James L. Tolbert Succumbs
Written by Sentinel New Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 10 May 2013
One of the first African-American entertainment attorneys in Los Angeles, his career and political accomplishments from the early 1960s to the late 1990s impacted the city in several meaningful ways. ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel New Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 10 May 2013
One of the first African-American entertainment attorneys in Los Angeles, his career and political accomplishments from the early 1960s to the late 1990s impacted the city in several meaningful ways. ... read more >>
Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X, killed
Written by Special to the NNPA from the Amersterdam News 10 May 2013
Photo courtesy of @Malcolm71084 twitter photo Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X, killed Special to the NNPA from the Amsterdam News The Amsterdam News has learned, and ... read more >>
Written by Special to the NNPA from the Amersterdam News 10 May 2013
Photo courtesy of @Malcolm71084 twitter photo Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X, killed Special to the NNPA from the Amsterdam News The Amsterdam News has learned, and ... read more >>
New Poll Shows Greuel With Lead in Mayor Race
Written by Kenneth Miller Asst. Managing Editor 10 May 2013
As the runoff for the May 21st Los Angeles City race for Mayor nears a new poll released this week indicates that Controller Wendy Greuel with a slim one point lead over City Councilman Eric Garcetti. A ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller Asst. Managing Editor 10 May 2013
As the runoff for the May 21st Los Angeles City race for Mayor nears a new poll released this week indicates that Controller Wendy Greuel with a slim one point lead over City Councilman Eric Garcetti. A ... read more >>
New Small Business Risk Education Program Empowers Women and Minority Entrepreneurs to Pursue the American Opportunity
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Jacqueline Roberto and Vivica (Photos provided by Traveler’s Insurance) Local small business owners will be honored at celebration with keynote speaker Vivica A. Fox “Game changing.” That’s ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Jacqueline Roberto and Vivica (Photos provided by Traveler’s Insurance) Local small business owners will be honored at celebration with keynote speaker Vivica A. Fox “Game changing.” That’s ... read more >>
EDUCATION COMMITTEE PASSES ASSEMBLYMEMBER JONES- SAWYER’S “POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE” BILL
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Members embrace Jones-Sawyer’s plan to ensure student safety with more intervention workers and mental health services The Assembly Education Committee unanimously passed Reggie Jones-Sawyer’s ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Members embrace Jones-Sawyer’s plan to ensure student safety with more intervention workers and mental health services The Assembly Education Committee unanimously passed Reggie Jones-Sawyer’s ... read more >>
LAUSD Board Member LaMotte Honors Community Trailblazers
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Twenty community trailblazers were recently honored by LAUSD School Board Member Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte at the annual Board District 1 Community Trailblazers ceremony. The ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Twenty community trailblazers were recently honored by LAUSD School Board Member Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte at the annual Board District 1 Community Trailblazers ceremony. The ... read more >>
‘First Ladies’ Band Together to Save Lives
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Dr. Betty Price Evelyn Perkins Dozens of L.A.-area Churches in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods will simultaneously host free health day targeting chronic illnesses. Pastors’ wives have long ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Dr. Betty Price Evelyn Perkins Dozens of L.A.-area Churches in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods will simultaneously host free health day targeting chronic illnesses. Pastors’ wives have long ... read more >>
Congresswoman Waters Congratulates 2013 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
(L-R) 2nd Place winner, Adrian Sanchez, a senior at St. Bernard Catholic High School in Westchester; 3rd Place winner, Soohyun Park, a sophomore at Torrance North High School; Congresswoman Maxine ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
(L-R) 2nd Place winner, Adrian Sanchez, a senior at St. Bernard Catholic High School in Westchester; 3rd Place winner, Soohyun Park, a sophomore at Torrance North High School; Congresswoman Maxine ... read more >>
Wesson Salutes Dorsey’s Future Chefs
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Council President Herb Wesson visited with students at the Dorsey High School’s Hospitality Training Facility. Joining Wesson and the students is Dorsey’s Principal, Dr. Reginald A. Sample. Council ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Council President Herb Wesson visited with students at the Dorsey High School’s Hospitality Training Facility. Joining Wesson and the students is Dorsey’s Principal, Dr. Reginald A. Sample. Council ... read more >>
Xernona Clayton elected Chairman
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Trumpet Awards founder elected Chairman of the Board The Board of Directors of the Trumpet Awards Foundation voted and elected Xernona Clayton as Chairman of the Board. The new move makes her now ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Trumpet Awards founder elected Chairman of the Board The Board of Directors of the Trumpet Awards Foundation voted and elected Xernona Clayton as Chairman of the Board. The new move makes her now ... read more >>
Inglewood Councilmember Stevens Accused of Violating City and State Election Laws
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
It has been reported to the Sentinel that Inglewood Councilman Mike Stevens approached a city of Inglewood employee, who asked not to be identified for fear of retaliation should Stevens remain in ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
It has been reported to the Sentinel that Inglewood Councilman Mike Stevens approached a city of Inglewood employee, who asked not to be identified for fear of retaliation should Stevens remain in ... read more >>
Over 700 Black Voters Will Gather to Discuss the Next Mayor and An Agenda for Black LA
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Starlett Quarles Talk Show Host Starlett Quarles and West Los Angeles College partner to bring Black LA together to discuss an Agenda and LA’s New Mayor. In anticipation of the upcoming May 21 ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 09 May 2013
Starlett Quarles Talk Show Host Starlett Quarles and West Los Angeles College partner to bring Black LA together to discuss an Agenda and LA’s New Mayor. In anticipation of the upcoming May 21 ... read more >>
Prosecutor: Suspect lured Ohio captives into car
Written by Thomas J. Sheeran, Associated Press 09 May 2013
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ariel Castro was ordered held on $8 million bail Thursday as prosecutors laid out more of their case against the man accused of imprisoning three young women, saying he lured ... read more >>
Written by Thomas J. Sheeran, Associated Press 09 May 2013
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ariel Castro was ordered held on $8 million bail Thursday as prosecutors laid out more of their case against the man accused of imprisoning three young women, saying he lured ... read more >>
Charges of LAPD Racial Profiling Rocks USC Campus
Written by KENNETH D. MILLER Assistant Managing Editor 09 May 2013
USC African American students held a rally on campus to protest LAPD's arrest of six students at a graduation celebration Sunday, May 5 on Hoover and 23rd Street. (Troy Tieuel for Sentinel) Black ... read more >>
Written by KENNETH D. MILLER Assistant Managing Editor 09 May 2013
USC African American students held a rally on campus to protest LAPD's arrest of six students at a graduation celebration Sunday, May 5 on Hoover and 23rd Street. (Troy Tieuel for Sentinel) Black ... read more >>
African American and Latino Leaders Call on Eric Garcetti to Denounce Hateful Comments From ‘Adviser’ Kevin James
Written by Sentinel News Service 04 May 2013
African American and Latino Leaders Call on Eric Garcetti to Denounce Hateful Comments From ‘Adviser’ Kevin James James endorsed Garcetti after calling immigrants “illegal alien thugs,” comparing ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 04 May 2013
African American and Latino Leaders Call on Eric Garcetti to Denounce Hateful Comments From ‘Adviser’ Kevin James James endorsed Garcetti after calling immigrants “illegal alien thugs,” comparing ... read more >>
May is CalFresh Awareness Month
Written by City News Service 03 May 2013
Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas announced a series of public awareness events coordinated by DPSS and more than 30 community and faith-based organizations for CalFresh Awareness Month. County officials ... read more >>
Written by City News Service 03 May 2013
Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas announced a series of public awareness events coordinated by DPSS and more than 30 community and faith-based organizations for CalFresh Awareness Month. County officials ... read more >>
Cal State University Long Beach Targets Closing of Africana Studies Department
Written by Rev. Eric P. Lee Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 03 May 2013
Dr. Maulana Karenga, Professor and Chair of the Department of Africana Studies, Cal State University Long Beach addressing students and faculty on the campus of Cal State University Long Beach for ... read more >>
Written by Rev. Eric P. Lee Sentinel Contributing Writer generalinfo@lasentinel.net 03 May 2013
Dr. Maulana Karenga, Professor and Chair of the Department of Africana Studies, Cal State University Long Beach addressing students and faculty on the campus of Cal State University Long Beach for ... read more >>
Maxine A. Smith, Memphis civil rights leader, dies
Written by Associated Press 03 May 2013
Maxine Smith listens to former president Bill Clinton during the 2003 Freedom Awards public forum at the Temple of Deliverance. Smith was awarded the 2003 National Freedom Award, October 28, 2003. ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 03 May 2013
Maxine Smith listens to former president Bill Clinton during the 2003 Freedom Awards public forum at the Temple of Deliverance. Smith was awarded the 2003 National Freedom Award, October 28, 2003. ... read more >>
Vogue Uses Blackface in Clumsy Tribute to Black Fashion Icons
Written by Krishana Davis Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper 03 May 2013
Vogue Netherlands (Courtesy Photo) The fashion community is in an uproar over Vogue Netherlands’ attempt to pay homage to Black icons in a feature with a White model in Blackface in its May 2013 issue. The ... read more >>
Written by Krishana Davis Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper 03 May 2013
Vogue Netherlands (Courtesy Photo) The fashion community is in an uproar over Vogue Netherlands’ attempt to pay homage to Black icons in a feature with a White model in Blackface in its May 2013 issue. The ... read more >>
Young Professionals Soar ‘To the Nines’
Written by Troy TieuelSentinel Contributing Writer troy@lasentinel.net 03 May 2013
The Divine Nine Honorees- from left to right Starlett Quarles of Urban X Marketing, Jameeka Green Aaron of the Urban League Young Professionals, Larenz Tate of the BLOOM initiative, Breanna Morrison ... read more >>
Written by Troy TieuelSentinel Contributing Writer troy@lasentinel.net 03 May 2013
The Divine Nine Honorees- from left to right Starlett Quarles of Urban X Marketing, Jameeka Green Aaron of the Urban League Young Professionals, Larenz Tate of the BLOOM initiative, Breanna Morrison ... read more >>
In Loving Memory of Cecil Depriest Seals
Written by sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
March 15, 1922 – May 6, 2011 When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn’t ... read more >>
Written by sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
March 15, 1922 – May 6, 2011 When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn’t ... read more >>
Reecy W. Hightower Succumbs
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
The angels descended down from heaven on April 26, 2013 at 9:45pm. to retrieve Ms. Reecy W. Hightower, at her home in Los Angeles, CA. She was born on August 27, 1930 in Oak Grove, Oklahoma, the fifth ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
The angels descended down from heaven on April 26, 2013 at 9:45pm. to retrieve Ms. Reecy W. Hightower, at her home in Los Angeles, CA. She was born on August 27, 1930 in Oak Grove, Oklahoma, the fifth ... read more >>
Long-Time Owner of Athens Barbershop Augustus McGrew Passes
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
The family of Augustus McGrew, long-time owner of the Athens Barbershop located at the intersection of 120th and Vermont in Los Angeles, has announced his passing. Mr. McGrew passed away from complications ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
The family of Augustus McGrew, long-time owner of the Athens Barbershop located at the intersection of 120th and Vermont in Los Angeles, has announced his passing. Mr. McGrew passed away from complications ... read more >>
Celebration of Life: WALTER FLEMING WORRILL
Written by Dr. Conrad Worrill Special to the Sentinel 02 May 2013
Walter Fleming Worrill made his transition into eternity at 3:52 a.m., April 8, 2013 in Pasadena, California’s Huntington Hospital. Walter Fleming Worrill was born on May 12, 1914 to Oscar Sr. ... read more >>
Written by Dr. Conrad Worrill Special to the Sentinel 02 May 2013
Walter Fleming Worrill made his transition into eternity at 3:52 a.m., April 8, 2013 in Pasadena, California’s Huntington Hospital. Walter Fleming Worrill was born on May 12, 1914 to Oscar Sr. ... read more >>
Superintendent Brawley Receives Honorary Certificates
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
Introducing Dr. Brawley — Compton Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees President presents the newly minted Superintendent Darin Brawley, Ed.D., Tuesday, April 9, during the Board’s ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service generalinfo@lasentinel.net 02 May 2013
Introducing Dr. Brawley — Compton Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees President presents the newly minted Superintendent Darin Brawley, Ed.D., Tuesday, April 9, during the Board’s ... read more >>