Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Increase Among U.S. Population
Written by Sentinel News Service
21 November 2012
Number is projected to increase to approximately 11 million people by 2030
Diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States. In addition, another 79 million people are estimated ... read more >>
Denita Willoughby Named SoCal Gas Regional VP, External Affairs
Written by Sentinel News Service
21 November 2012
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced that Denita Willoughby has been named regional vice president of external affairs for the company.
"We are pleased to welcome Denita to our management ... read more >>
US court strikes down Mich. affirmative action ban
Written by Ed White Associated Press
21 November 2012
Michigan State University AP file photo
Michigan's ban on affirmative action in college admissions was declared unconstitutional last Thursday by a deeply divided federal appeals court, six ... read more >>
39th Annual Holiday Food Drive Distribution
Written by Sentinel News Service
21 November 2012
Kinecta Federal Credit Union and Nix Financial Host Food Drive Event for 1,000 Deserving Families
Over 1,000 local families identified by participating community-based organizations as those in ... read more >>
ThanksGiving or ThanksTaking?
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga
21 November 2012
The tale of Thanksgiving, like that of Christopher Columbus or George Washington and the cherry tree, is well known to anyone who has spent any amount of time in the United States. “Pilgrims, ... read more >>
US tries behind scenes to end Israel-Hamas warfare
Written by JULIE PACE Associated Press
21 November 2012
A Palestinian tries to throw back tear gas canister during a protest against Israel's operations in Gaza Strip, outside Ofer, an Israeli military prison near the West Bank city of Ramallah, Sunday, Nov. ... read more >>
Macy's Brings "High Fashion" to Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Plaza
Written by Nicole Williams, Contributing Writer
20 November 2012
Photo By Brian W. Carter
Photo By Pamela Bakewell
Photo By Brian W. Carter
Caprice Willard, host of Macy's "Girls' Night Out" Fall Fashion Fest
Photo By Pamela Bakewell
Photo By Brian ... read more >>
BETHEL REJECTS HUNTER
Written by Associated Press
16 November 2012
Rev. John J. Hunter
In a move that threatens the AME church’s policy, members of the San Francisco’s oldest Black church have defied the presiding prelate’s appointment.
SAN FRANCISCO ... read more >>
Voters Return Hahn to Washington, DC to Represent New District
Written by Thandisizwe Chimurenga
16 November 2012
California will start 2013 with a brand new congressional district but its representative will be a familiar face. Janice Hahn (D) defeated Laura Richardson (D) in the Nov. 6 general election ... read more >>
To Shop Digitally or Not
Written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil
14 November 2012
Last year, when my favorite bookstore closed its doors forever, I actually sat in the car and shed a tear. Not as many tears when the record store closed. And I haven’t even stepped foot into a ... read more >>
Malawi lauded on anti-gay law moratorium
Written by RAPHAEL TENTHANI Associated Press
14 November 2012
In this Thursday May, 20, 2010 file photo, Tiwonge Chimbalanga, foreground, and Steven Monjeza, left background, are led from court in Blantyre, Malawi, after a judge sentenced the couple to the maximum ... read more >>
Granny Obama, Kenya celebrate White House win
Written by JOSPHAT KASIRE and TOM ODULA Associated Press
14 November 2012
Waving her walking cane and smiling broadly, the step-grandmother of Barack Obama celebrated Wednesday November 7 as this tiny Western Kenyan village danced and rejoiced after the United States president ... read more >>
Memorial service set for Ohio's 1st black justice
Written by Associated Press
14 November 2012
The first black justice to serve on the Ohio Supreme Court was remembered during a memorial service on the campus of his alma mater, Ohio State University.
The court says the service for former ... read more >>
Obama Should Thank Jesse Jackson for Winning Formula
Written by George E. Curry, NNPA Columnist
14 November 2012
George Curry
President Obama’s campaign strategists are receiving a lot of richly deserved praise in the wake of the president’s victory over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on Nov. 6. ... read more >>
End of busing soon could be official in Wichita
Written by Associated Press
14 November 2012
More than four years after Wichita stopped transporting students across town to racially integrate its schools, the district has taken another step toward shedding a voluntary busing agreement.
The ... read more >>
Adrian McKoy vs. County of Los Angeles
Written by Sentinel News Service
14 November 2012
Adrian McKoy’s injuries
On September 2, 2010, Medical Assistant Adrain Mckoy was driving his newly purchased, used car to pick up his three children, ages 5, 4, and 2, from nursery ... read more >>
Remembering our photographers
Written by Sentinel News Service
14 November 2012
Legendary photographers
Recently some of our greatest Black photographers were honored by The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) There were legendary Photographers among ... read more >>
African American Firefighter Museum Celebrates 15 Years
Written by Sentinel News Service
14 November 2012
Anniversary Gala Honors Trailblazers
Los Angeles, Calif. -- The African American Firefighter Museum celebrated its 15th Anniversary on Saturday with a gala fundraiser at the City Club on Bunker ... read more >>
Was Mike Brown A Victim of Double Standard?
Written by Kenneth Miller (Entertainment Editor)
14 November 2012
The Lakers fired Mike Brown just five games into the season and replaced him this week with former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks coach Mike D’ Antoni. The Lakers brass picked D’Antoni over Phil ... read more >>
Young, Gifted, Black & Brilliant! BARACK OBAMA RE-ELECTED
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
07 November 2012
Photos by Gary Hunter
“Four More Years … Four More Years”
All over the country, President Obama’s supporters were rejoicing: horns blasting, people jumping in ... read more >>
Publisher Cheryl Brown scores a major upset
Written by Sentinel News Service
07 November 2012
Publisher, Cheryl Brown, Assemblywoman-elect
She went against the grain and scored an upset victory against a candidate who had the backing of the Inland establishment.
Publisher Cheryl Brown ... read more >>
Jackie Lacey Makes History
Written by Shirley Hawkins, Sentinel Contributing Writer
07 November 2012
Jackie Lacey, L.A. County District Attorney-elect
She is the first Black and the first woman to become Los Angeles County District Attorney
The battle for the district attorney’s seat between ... read more >>
Meet Caprice!! Macy's Star on "Fashion Star"
Written by Nicole Williams
02 November 2012
Local LA Native is judge on NBC Reality TV Show to find the next top fashion designer.
"I realize how big a deal it is that ‘America's Department Store', which is what Macy's is, ... read more >>