Terry J. Hatter Jr.: A Judge for All Seasons
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
22 July 2010
The Honorable Terry J. Hatter Jr.U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte, Jr.Judge David Cunningham IIIAssemblyman Mike DavisAttorney Eulanda L. MatthewsSentinel ExclusiveA federal judge for over 30 years, Judge ... read more >>
Crenshaw Starbucks Community Helps Capture #10 on CA’s Most Wanted
Written by Jasmyne A. Cannick (Contributing Writer)
15 July 2010
Mark Reed aka Will Thomas' Most Wanted photo and LAPD booking photoA Sentinel ExclusiveBy Jasmyne CannickSentinel Contributing WriterOn Saturday, July 10, working with the FBI and LAPD, members of Los ... read more >>
Family of Oscar Grant Speaks Out as Jury Deliberates
Written by Jasmyne Cannick & Sister Charlene Muhammad (Contributing Writers)
08 July 2010
Nation of Islam Oakland Rep., Minister Keith Muhammad; Oscar Grant's Uncle, Cephus Johnson; Oscar Grant's mother, Wanda Johnson; and his Uncle, Kenneth Johnson at the Sentinel office. (Photo credit: ... read more >>
Bakewell Family to Purchase LA Watts Times
Written by Brandon I. Brooks (Entertainment Editor)
09 June 2010
Publishers Celebrate Historic Change. Melanie Polk and Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. (Photo Credit: Brittani Tilford)Brandon I. BrooksEntertainment EditorPublishers of two of Los Angeles' most historic Black ... read more >>
Urban Driver: Mercedes E 350 - 5 Passenger Sedan
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 June 2010
Urban Driver: Mercedes E 350 – 5 Passenger SedanTelevision commercials tout the fact that this is the ninth generation of the E-class. The 2010 Mercedes E 350 sedan sets the bar for sedan performance, ... read more >>
URBAN DRIVER: 2010 Tahoe 4WD Hybrid
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 June 2010
Urban Driver: 2010 Tahoe 4WD HybridThe greening of the SUV is now in full bloom with the arrival of the 2010 Tahoe Hybrid. The Tahoe a longtime favorite of sports utility aficionados is ready to move ... read more >>
Kwame Kilpatrick: Former Detroit mayor tells his story to the Black Press
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
20 May 2010
 Kwame KilpatrickSENTINEL EXCLUSIVEBrian W. CarterSentinel Staff WriterOn Kwame Kilpatrick's website, the following statement was written by one of his previous constituents: "May God bless you and ... read more >>
Audrey Collins, the Chief Judge
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
02 April 2010
Chief Judge Audrey CollinsAudrey Collins, the Chief Judge "She is the face of the U. S. District Court for the Central District of California By Yussuf J. SimmondsSentinel Managing EditorAs the chief ... read more >>
A Gathering of Powerful and Influential Friends
Written by Pat Hendricks Munson (Contributing Writer)
18 February 2010
Seated (Left to Right) - Robert Farrell, Clarence Avant, Maxcy Filer, Nate Holden, Mervyn Dymally. Standing (Left to Right) - Dr. Willie Jones, Robert McNeill, Jr, George Dotson, Rickey Ivie, Isadore Hall ... read more >>
One-on-One with Hill Harper
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
14 January 2010
Sentinel ExclusiveOne-on-One with Hill HarperHill Harper He is referred to as actor, author and activist, but Hill Harper is also an attorney and a motivational speaker who frequently connects with audiences ... read more >>
Bill Cosby Speaks Out
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
05 November 2009
Bill Cosby Speaks OutDr. William "Bill" Cosby and Dr. Alvin PoussaintDr. George McKennaDr. Brenda Wall He is not just a comedian and an actor; Bill Cosby is an educator, a teacher, and strong advocate ... read more >>
Ethiopian Scholar visits the Sentinel
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
29 October 2009
 Ethiopian Scholar visits the Sentinel Dr. Yarden Fanta-VagenshteinDr. Vagenshtein being interviewed Dr. Yarden Fanta-Vagenshtein is the first Ethiopian woman to earn a doctorate in Israel at the ... read more >>
Dr. Cornel West Comes to Town
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Sentinel Managing Editor)
01 October 2009
Dr. Cornel West  Dr. Cornel West Comes to Town He has been called a brilliant scholar, political activist, professor and prophet; Dr. West is all that and much more. By Yussuf J. SimmondsSentinel ... read more >>
Cerdan Smith, Artist
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
30 July 2009
Cerdan Smith poses next to his latest work “King of Pop: Michael Jackson, This is It†on display at the Los Angeles Sentinel.Photo Credit: Jason Lewis for SentinelArtist Cerdan SmithBy Jason ... read more >>
Ambassador Ron Kirk Leads President Obama’s Trade Agenda
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
14 May 2009
 Ambassador Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative  Photo Credit: Shon SmithThe United States is one of the biggest markets in the world and it conducts trade--goods, services and policies--with ... read more >>
The Real Soloist
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
16 April 2009
Nathaniel Ayers is the real “soloist†– subject of the upcoming movie “The Soloist.†Photo by Jason Lewis for SentinelRemarkable music genius discovered on skid row Nathaniel ... read more >>
Accused Dominguez Coach Speaks Out
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
19 March 2009
For the first time since arrest Otis talks This was supposed to be another banner year for former Compton Dominguez high school basketball coach Russell Otis and his storied Dons program, but for ... read more >>
Bass Fights for Our Agenda
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
26 February 2009
African American Assembly Speaker kept Republicans from destroying our community programsThe first African American woman to become state Assembly Speaker Karen Bass went to Sacramento to increase ... read more >>
Mayor’s Appointee Makes Big Job Impact
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
27 March 2008
Gregory Irish with Mayor Antonio VillaraigosaBy Yussuf J. Simmonds Sentinel Assistant Managing Editor By Jennifer Bihm Sentinel Staff Writer Villaraigosa directs Gregory Irish to move 100,000 area ... read more >>
Black History Month Celebrates: The Legal Profession Black Lawyers
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
28 February 2008
Contrary to the words of the Constitution that “all men are created equal,” in the real world, some men may be more equal than others. However, laws are meant to regulate people’s behavior ... read more >>
Inglewood Police Chief Seabrooks Gains Respect Through Effective Leadership
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer)
28 February 2008
Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks is the first Black and first female to head the Inglewood Police Department (IPD). Assuming her new duties in October last year, Seabrooks took some time with the Los Angeles ... read more >>