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Haiti Still in Chaos
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 18 November 2010
The status of Haiti has grown worse in the 11 months since the earthquake: the recent hurricane and the cholera epidemic are proverbial insults added to massive injuries.By Yussuf J. SimmondsSentinel Managing ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 18 November 2010
The status of Haiti has grown worse in the 11 months since the earthquake: the recent hurricane and the cholera epidemic are proverbial insults added to massive injuries.By Yussuf J. SimmondsSentinel Managing ... read more >>
Haiti: Seven Months After the Earthquake
Written by Sentinel News Service 19 August 2010
Present-Day HaitiDeath and destruction are still unprecedented in Haiti seven months after the earthquake even though billions have been donated. That raises the question, why? Thousands of relief and ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 19 August 2010
Present-Day HaitiDeath and destruction are still unprecedented in Haiti seven months after the earthquake even though billions have been donated. That raises the question, why? Thousands of relief and ... read more >>
Russian Milestone: 1st Black Elected to Public Office
Written by Kristina Narizhnaya (Associated Press) 11 August 2010
Jean Gregoire SagboBy Kristina NarizhnayaAssociated Press WriterNovozavidovo, Russia — People in this Russian town used to stare at Jean Gregoire Sagbo because they had never seen a black man. Now ... read more >>
Written by Kristina Narizhnaya (Associated Press) 11 August 2010
Jean Gregoire SagboBy Kristina NarizhnayaAssociated Press WriterNovozavidovo, Russia — People in this Russian town used to stare at Jean Gregoire Sagbo because they had never seen a black man. Now ... read more >>
How Haiti Survives
Written by Dr. Brenda Flanagan 17 June 2010
 Life in HaitiBy Dr. Brenda FlanaganMy niece's son, a soldier, has been in Iraq twice since the last war began. He will not talk to me or to any other relative about his experiences. Having been to ... read more >>
Written by Dr. Brenda Flanagan 17 June 2010
 Life in HaitiBy Dr. Brenda FlanaganMy niece's son, a soldier, has been in Iraq twice since the last war began. He will not talk to me or to any other relative about his experiences. Having been to ... read more >>
The North African Connection
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 03 June 2010
 Icelandic volcano eruptionMap of North AfricaAnnoyed and miserable travelers may have a better way getting around future Volcano eruptions by utilizing North Africa's travel ports.By Yussuf J. SimmondsManaging ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 03 June 2010
 Icelandic volcano eruptionMap of North AfricaAnnoyed and miserable travelers may have a better way getting around future Volcano eruptions by utilizing North Africa's travel ports.By Yussuf J. SimmondsManaging ... read more >>
Oprah Winfrey settles lawsuit
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 March 2010
Oprah with girls from her Leadership AcademyOprah Winfrey settles lawsuitEven the doyenne of daytime television and a world renowned businesswoman and philanthropist is not immune from lawsuits.It could ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 March 2010
Oprah with girls from her Leadership AcademyOprah Winfrey settles lawsuitEven the doyenne of daytime television and a world renowned businesswoman and philanthropist is not immune from lawsuits.It could ... read more >>
Haiti Debt Relief Bill Passes the House
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 March 2010
Congresswoman Waters reviews some of the plastic being used to shelter Haitians who have been left homeless by the earthquake. The Congresswoman remains concerned that unless all survivors are given access ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 March 2010
Congresswoman Waters reviews some of the plastic being used to shelter Haitians who have been left homeless by the earthquake. The Congresswoman remains concerned that unless all survivors are given access ... read more >>
Legislation Introduced by Congresswoman Waters to Cancel Haiti's Debt Advances
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 March 2010
Haitian, a Resilient PeopleLegislation Introduced by Congresswoman Waters to Cancel Haiti's Debt AdvancesWashington--Legislation introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) to cancel all debt owed ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 March 2010
Haitian, a Resilient PeopleLegislation Introduced by Congresswoman Waters to Cancel Haiti's Debt AdvancesWashington--Legislation introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) to cancel all debt owed ... read more >>
Haiti rebounds even as needs grow for rainy season
Written by Herb Boyd (NNPA Special Correspondent) 05 March 2010
Life in Haiti is a Real StrugglePHOTO CREDIT-RICHARD MUHAMMADHaiti Rebounds Even as Needs Grows for Rainy SeasonBy Herb BoydNNPA Special Correspondent PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti-Hurricane-ravaged Port-au-Prince ... read more >>
Written by Herb Boyd (NNPA Special Correspondent) 05 March 2010
Life in Haiti is a Real StrugglePHOTO CREDIT-RICHARD MUHAMMADHaiti Rebounds Even as Needs Grows for Rainy SeasonBy Herb BoydNNPA Special Correspondent PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti-Hurricane-ravaged Port-au-Prince ... read more >>
‘God is with us’, says Haitian minister of tourism
Written by Hazel Trice Edney (NNPA Editor-in-Chief) 18 February 2010
Life in HaitiLiving in HaitiHaiti's Minister of Tourism Patrick Delatour'God is With Us', Says Haitian Minister of Tourism as the Rainy Season ApproachesDelatour--Leader of the Reconstruction--Sees Hope, ... read more >>
Written by Hazel Trice Edney (NNPA Editor-in-Chief) 18 February 2010
Life in HaitiLiving in HaitiHaiti's Minister of Tourism Patrick Delatour'God is With Us', Says Haitian Minister of Tourism as the Rainy Season ApproachesDelatour--Leader of the Reconstruction--Sees Hope, ... read more >>
Congresswoman Laura Richardson on Haiti
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 10 February 2010
The Need Is GreatCongresswoman Richardson on HaitiThe tragic events in Haiti have energized Black elected officials like no other tragedy since Hurricane Katrina - including L.A.'s Congresswoman Laura ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 10 February 2010
The Need Is GreatCongresswoman Richardson on HaitiThe tragic events in Haiti have energized Black elected officials like no other tragedy since Hurricane Katrina - including L.A.'s Congresswoman Laura ... read more >>
Over $130,000 raised for Salvation Army at Civic Center Haiti Earthquake Relief Drive
Written by Sentinel News Service 05 February 2010
Councilwoman Jan PerryCouncilman Bernard Parks    OVER $130,000 RAISED FOR SALVATION ARMY ATCIVIC CENTER HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF DRIVE Councilmembers Perry and Parks Thank Media Partners ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 05 February 2010
Councilwoman Jan PerryCouncilman Bernard Parks    OVER $130,000 RAISED FOR SALVATION ARMY ATCIVIC CENTER HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF DRIVE Councilmembers Perry and Parks Thank Media Partners ... read more >>
Haiti…The hate and the quake
Written by Sir Hilary Beckles (Special to the Sentinel) 05 February 2010
Sir Hilary Beckles of the University of the West IndiesHAITI.....The hate and the quake  BY SIR HILARY BECKLESTHE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES is in the process of conceiving how best to deliver a ... read more >>
Written by Sir Hilary Beckles (Special to the Sentinel) 05 February 2010
Sir Hilary Beckles of the University of the West IndiesHAITI.....The hate and the quake  BY SIR HILARY BECKLESTHE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES is in the process of conceiving how best to deliver a ... read more >>
Congresswoman Watson Inducted into International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
Written by Sentinel News Service 05 February 2010
Congresswoman Diane E. Watson Congresswoman Diane E. Watson was inducted into the 2010 international Civil Rights Walk of Fame Congresswoman Diane E. Watson was inducted into the International Civil ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 05 February 2010
Congresswoman Diane E. Watson Congresswoman Diane E. Watson was inducted into the 2010 international Civil Rights Walk of Fame Congresswoman Diane E. Watson was inducted into the International Civil ... read more >>
National Urban League Visits Beijing, China on Historic Trip
Written by By Jasmyne A. Cannick, NNPA, Foreign Correspondent 01 February 2010
 National Urban League Visits Beijing, China on Historic Trip  to Improve Chinese-African American Relations Delegation of 46 includes NUL President Marc H. Morial, Los Angeles Urban League ... read more >>
Written by By Jasmyne A. Cannick, NNPA, Foreign Correspondent 01 February 2010
 National Urban League Visits Beijing, China on Historic Trip  to Improve Chinese-African American Relations Delegation of 46 includes NUL President Marc H. Morial, Los Angeles Urban League ... read more >>
Urban League Host Leaders on Historic Trade & Cultural Mission to China
Written by Sentinel News Service 28 January 2010
National Urban League and Los Angeles Urban League Host African-American Leaders on Historic Trade & Cultural Mission to China While sight-seeing and experiencing Chinese culture are indeed part of ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 28 January 2010
National Urban League and Los Angeles Urban League Host African-American Leaders on Historic Trade & Cultural Mission to China While sight-seeing and experiencing Chinese culture are indeed part of ... read more >>
Many Casualties Expected After Big Quake In Haiti
Written by Sentinel News Service 14 January 2010
MANY CASUALTIES EXPECTED AFTER BIG QUAKE IN HAITIThe largest earthquake ever recorded in the area rocked Haiti on Tuesday, collapsing a hospital where people screamed for help and damaging other buildings. ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 14 January 2010
MANY CASUALTIES EXPECTED AFTER BIG QUAKE IN HAITIThe largest earthquake ever recorded in the area rocked Haiti on Tuesday, collapsing a hospital where people screamed for help and damaging other buildings. ... read more >>
Presidents Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 December 2009
Presidents Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech Oslo, Norway President Barack ObamaTHE PRESIDENT: Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, distinguished members of the Norwegian Nobel ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 December 2009
Presidents Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech Oslo, Norway President Barack ObamaTHE PRESIDENT: Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, distinguished members of the Norwegian Nobel ... read more >>
Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young has plans to make a new film all about Egypt
Written by Sentinel News Service 03 December 2009
Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young has plans to make a new film all about Egypt! Hesham Elswify and former U.N. Ambassador  Andrew Young is nationally known as a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 03 December 2009
Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young has plans to make a new film all about Egypt! Hesham Elswify and former U.N. Ambassador  Andrew Young is nationally known as a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, ... read more >>
Mission to Afghanistan
Written by Sentinel Staff Report 03 December 2009
Mission to Afghanistan President Barack ObamaAfter weeks of meetings with his top political and military advisors, and intense deliberation President Barack Obama outlined his Afghan policy in a speech ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel Staff Report 03 December 2009
Mission to Afghanistan President Barack ObamaAfter weeks of meetings with his top political and military advisors, and intense deliberation President Barack Obama outlined his Afghan policy in a speech ... read more >>
President Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Written by Evan Barnes (Staff Writer) 14 October 2009
President Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize President Barack Obama By Evan BarnesSentinel Staff WriterPresident Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize last week is the latest chapter of his administration's ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Staff Writer) 14 October 2009
President Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize President Barack Obama By Evan BarnesSentinel Staff WriterPresident Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize last week is the latest chapter of his administration's ... read more >>
Congresswoman Laura Richardson Statement on Tsunami Disaster
Written by Sentinel News Service 08 October 2009
Congresswoman Laura Richardson Statement on Tsunami DisasterCongresswoman Laura Richardson (D-37) issued the following statement in response to the disastrous tsunami which rocked the islands of American ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 08 October 2009
Congresswoman Laura Richardson Statement on Tsunami DisasterCongresswoman Laura Richardson (D-37) issued the following statement in response to the disastrous tsunami which rocked the islands of American ... read more >>
Angolan President Honored
Written by Sentinel News Service 08 October 2009
ANGOLAN PRESIDENT HONORED Ambassador Josefina Pitra Diakite speaking next to picture of President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of AngolaAmb. Pitra Diakite with Dr. Keith C. Norris of Charles Drew University ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 08 October 2009
ANGOLAN PRESIDENT HONORED Ambassador Josefina Pitra Diakite speaking next to picture of President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of AngolaAmb. Pitra Diakite with Dr. Keith C. Norris of Charles Drew University ... read more >>
President Obama Addresses Slavery
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 16 July 2009
President Barack Obama, left, meets with Ghana President John Atta Mills at the Presidential Palace in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, July 11. In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor) 16 July 2009
President Barack Obama, left, meets with Ghana President John Atta Mills at the Presidential Palace in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, July 11. In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, ... read more >>
Congresswoman Waters Expresses Concern about Darfur
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 June 2009
To show solidarity with the people of Darfur in Sudan and bring attention to the ongoing genocide there, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) announced her intention to participate in the Darfur Fast for ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 June 2009
To show solidarity with the people of Darfur in Sudan and bring attention to the ongoing genocide there, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) announced her intention to participate in the Darfur Fast for ... read more >>
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