Home Search Questioned as Elderly Woman Says Police Ransacked Wrong House
Written by Bill Beene, Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American 11 September 2008
Amid fumes of a federal investigation into the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and its towing scandal, an elderly woman and others protested Aug. 29 in North St. Louis, charging that city cops ... read more >>
Written by Bill Beene, Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American 11 September 2008
Amid fumes of a federal investigation into the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and its towing scandal, an elderly woman and others protested Aug. 29 in North St. Louis, charging that city cops ... read more >>
Mayor Kilpatrick Makes Plea Deal; Resigns
Written by Special to the NNPA from the Michigan Chronicle 11 September 2008
Detroit’s youngest mayor is now the first to leave office in disgrace. In a plea deal made Sept. 4, Kilpatrick pled guilty to two counts of obstruction of justice, admitting to perjury during ... read more >>
Written by Special to the NNPA from the Michigan Chronicle 11 September 2008
Detroit’s youngest mayor is now the first to leave office in disgrace. In a plea deal made Sept. 4, Kilpatrick pled guilty to two counts of obstruction of justice, admitting to perjury during ... read more >>
World News Briefs (9-11-08 Edition)
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 September 2008
Disturbances Mar Election Run Up Special to the NNPA from GIN With Ghana’s national elections only four months away, campaigning has hit a rough patch, including arson attacks on an opposition ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 September 2008
Disturbances Mar Election Run Up Special to the NNPA from GIN With Ghana’s national elections only four months away, campaigning has hit a rough patch, including arson attacks on an opposition ... read more >>
Local Artist and International Icon Remembered
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 11 September 2008
Internationally renowned sculptor and painter Tina Allen passed away Tuesday, September 9. Her creations have appeared in some of the most prestigious galleries in the United States and abroad. Tina’s ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 11 September 2008
Internationally renowned sculptor and painter Tina Allen passed away Tuesday, September 9. Her creations have appeared in some of the most prestigious galleries in the United States and abroad. Tina’s ... read more >>
Council Offers Reward in Serial Killer Case
Written by Alice Walton, City News Service 11 September 2008
A $500,000 reward was offered last week for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a serial killer believed to be responsible for at least 11 murders in South Los Angeles between 1985 and ... read more >>
Written by Alice Walton, City News Service 11 September 2008
A $500,000 reward was offered last week for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a serial killer believed to be responsible for at least 11 murders in South Los Angeles between 1985 and ... read more >>
El Camino Students Put on Sexual Assault Alert
Written by City News Service 11 September 2008
CNS - Flyers circulating on the campus of El Camino College urged students this week to take precautions following an attempted sexual assault targeting a young woman. The student was walking alone ... read more >>
Written by City News Service 11 September 2008
CNS - Flyers circulating on the campus of El Camino College urged students this week to take precautions following an attempted sexual assault targeting a young woman. The student was walking alone ... read more >>
City Attorney Seeks Injunction Against Six South L.A. Gangs
Written by City News Service 11 September 2008
CNS - The City Attorney’s Office sought an injunction September 5 that would prevent members of six South Los Angeles gangs from associating in public or possessing weapons and graffiti tools. ... read more >>
Written by City News Service 11 September 2008
CNS - The City Attorney’s Office sought an injunction September 5 that would prevent members of six South Los Angeles gangs from associating in public or possessing weapons and graffiti tools. ... read more >>
LAX Employee Charged with Immigrant Smuggling
Written by City News Service 11 September 2008
CNS - A longtime elevator mechanic at LAX has been charged with smuggling illegal immigrants into the United States by leading them out of the terminal before they were inspected by federal authorities, ... read more >>
Written by City News Service 11 September 2008
CNS - A longtime elevator mechanic at LAX has been charged with smuggling illegal immigrants into the United States by leading them out of the terminal before they were inspected by federal authorities, ... read more >>
Duke Ellington
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 11 September 2008
Duke EllingtonBorn Edward Kennedy Ellington, the masterful music he made and left a distinguished legacy to the world. As one of the most important composers in the history of jazz, “Duke” ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 11 September 2008
Duke EllingtonBorn Edward Kennedy Ellington, the masterful music he made and left a distinguished legacy to the world. As one of the most important composers in the history of jazz, “Duke” ... read more >>
Obama Supports LAX Strikers
Written by City News Service 11 September 2008
CNS - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama announced his support last Thursday for airline service workers at Los Angeles International Airport—six days after those employees put ... read more >>
Written by City News Service 11 September 2008
CNS - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama announced his support last Thursday for airline service workers at Los Angeles International Airport—six days after those employees put ... read more >>
Organizers Fight Back
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 11 September 2008
A Community Organizer enjoys the task of connecting people and politics. Senator Barack Obama comes from a long line of honorable men and women, who devoted their lives for the better of the neighborhoods, ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 11 September 2008
A Community Organizer enjoys the task of connecting people and politics. Senator Barack Obama comes from a long line of honorable men and women, who devoted their lives for the better of the neighborhoods, ... read more >>
Stevie Wonder Donates $5,000 to Actor Isaiah Washington
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 28 August 2008
‘Reach One Million Campaign’ to Help Children in Sierra Leone On Thursday, August 21, during ‘Stevie Wonder’s Morning Thunder Thousand Dollar Thursday’ radio show, ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 28 August 2008
‘Reach One Million Campaign’ to Help Children in Sierra Leone On Thursday, August 21, during ‘Stevie Wonder’s Morning Thunder Thousand Dollar Thursday’ radio show, ... read more >>
Police Union Appeals Financial Disclosure Ruling
Written by City News Service 28 August 2008
CNS—The union representing the Los Angeles Police Department’s officers announced last Friday it will appeal a federal judge’s ruling lifting a temporary restraining order that had ... read more >>
Written by City News Service 28 August 2008
CNS—The union representing the Los Angeles Police Department’s officers announced last Friday it will appeal a federal judge’s ruling lifting a temporary restraining order that had ... read more >>
2008 Democratic National Convention Podium Schedule Thursday, August 28, 2008
Written by Brandon I. Brooks (Assistant Managing Editor) 28 August 2008
"Change You Can Believe In"Time Shown as local – Denver, Colorado MST 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (LOCAL)Live Performances (before gavel) Yonder Mountain String Band PerformanceJeff Austin, Adam Aijala, Ben ... read more >>
Written by Brandon I. Brooks (Assistant Managing Editor) 28 August 2008
"Change You Can Believe In"Time Shown as local – Denver, Colorado MST 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (LOCAL)Live Performances (before gavel) Yonder Mountain String Band PerformanceJeff Austin, Adam Aijala, Ben ... read more >>
Shirley Clarke Franklin
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 28 August 2008
Mayor Shirley Clarke FranklinIn 2005, Mayor Shirley Clarke Franklin of Atlanta was named one of the top five best big-city mayors and one of the best leaders. She was the first woman ever to be elected ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 28 August 2008
Mayor Shirley Clarke FranklinIn 2005, Mayor Shirley Clarke Franklin of Atlanta was named one of the top five best big-city mayors and one of the best leaders. She was the first woman ever to be elected ... read more >>
GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON TO SPEAK THURSDAY NIGHT AT INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 28 August 2008
DENVER – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) issued the following statement today on New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson’s speaking role during Thursday night’s Convention ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 28 August 2008
DENVER – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) issued the following statement today on New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson’s speaking role during Thursday night’s Convention ... read more >>
Kamala Harris, Attorney General California or United States?
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 28 August 2008
The district attorney of San Francisco is a rising star in the world of progressive politics. Kamala Harris, the district attorney of San Francisco, was one of Senator Barack Obama’s elite team ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 28 August 2008
The district attorney of San Francisco is a rising star in the world of progressive politics. Kamala Harris, the district attorney of San Francisco, was one of Senator Barack Obama’s elite team ... read more >>
Play Brings Legacy to New Generation
Written by Ra’Kenna Joseph, Sentinel Intern 28 August 2008
“Even though slavery was abolished in 1865, many southern African Americans remained in debt and servitude until the 1970s,” said Dr. Linda Bannister, producer and co-playwright of Turpentine ... read more >>
Written by Ra’Kenna Joseph, Sentinel Intern 28 August 2008
“Even though slavery was abolished in 1865, many southern African Americans remained in debt and servitude until the 1970s,” said Dr. Linda Bannister, producer and co-playwright of Turpentine ... read more >>
Like Husband Michelle Obama’s Message Resonates
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 28 August 2008
The passionate delivery, the rich emotion describing a life forged in Chicago, the strong conviction showing America the common threads in their stories. It was a familiar yet powerful message that ... read more >>
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 28 August 2008
The passionate delivery, the rich emotion describing a life forged in Chicago, the strong conviction showing America the common threads in their stories. It was a familiar yet powerful message that ... read more >>
The Next President?
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 28 August 2008
“This will be the day when all of God’s children will be able to sing with new meaning, ‘My country,’tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 28 August 2008
“This will be the day when all of God’s children will be able to sing with new meaning, ‘My country,’tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, ... read more >>
EXCERPTS OF JOE BIDEN-DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 27 August 2008
EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY Denver, Colorado Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Barack Obama and I took very different journeys to this destination, but we share a common story. Mine began in Scranton, Pennsylvania, ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 27 August 2008
EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY Denver, Colorado Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Barack Obama and I took very different journeys to this destination, but we share a common story. Mine began in Scranton, Pennsylvania, ... read more >>
Democrats Officially Nominate Barack Obama; Clinton joins in Acclamation
Written by DAVID ESPO, AP Correspondent 27 August 2008
DENVER (AP) -- Barack Obama, standing where no black has ever stood before, swept to the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday as thousands of national convention delegates cheered his improbable ... read more >>
Written by DAVID ESPO, AP Correspondent 27 August 2008
DENVER (AP) -- Barack Obama, standing where no black has ever stood before, swept to the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday as thousands of national convention delegates cheered his improbable ... read more >>
2008 Democratic National Convention Podium Schedule Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 27 August 2008
"SECURING AMERICA'S FUTURE" Time shown as local – Denver, Colorado MST Hour # 1 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (LOCAL) Call to Order The Honorable Leticia Van de Putte State ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 27 August 2008
"SECURING AMERICA'S FUTURE" Time shown as local – Denver, Colorado MST Hour # 1 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (LOCAL) Call to Order The Honorable Leticia Van de Putte State ... read more >>
Securing America’s Future: OBAMA AND CLINTON NOMINATORS ANNOUNCED
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 27 August 2008
Republican Iraq War Veteran Michael Wilson, Senator Salazar (D-CO), Reps. Davis (D-AL) and Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) to speak on behalf of Barack Obama Three Clinton Delegates, Including Civil ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 27 August 2008
Republican Iraq War Veteran Michael Wilson, Senator Salazar (D-CO), Reps. Davis (D-AL) and Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) to speak on behalf of Barack Obama Three Clinton Delegates, Including Civil ... read more >>
Full Text of Hillary Clinton Speech
Written by From Federal News Service 27 August 2008
Hillary Clinton during Democratic Nomination Speech. Image courtesy DemConvention at Flickr.com SEN. HILLARY CLINTON: Thank you. (Cheers, applause.) Thank you all. (Cheers, applause.) Thank ... read more >>
Written by From Federal News Service 27 August 2008
Hillary Clinton during Democratic Nomination Speech. Image courtesy DemConvention at Flickr.com SEN. HILLARY CLINTON: Thank you. (Cheers, applause.) Thank you all. (Cheers, applause.) Thank ... read more >>