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Connerly: the face of "anti-affirmative action"
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 26 January 2012
Ward Connerly, the butcher of affirmative action His mission has been to undo the gains that affirmative action sought to correct relative to historic discrimination Say Proposition 209 (also known as ... read more >>
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 26 January 2012
Ward Connerly, the butcher of affirmative action His mission has been to undo the gains that affirmative action sought to correct relative to historic discrimination Say Proposition 209 (also known as ... read more >>
Davis’ Bill AB 17 Emerging Investments Passes Appropriations
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 26 January 2012
Assemblyman Mike Davis (D-Los Angeles), was successful in moving AB 17 Emerging Investments through Assembly Appropriations with a 12-5 vote. “I am pleased that this measure will go to the Floor for ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 26 January 2012
Assemblyman Mike Davis (D-Los Angeles), was successful in moving AB 17 Emerging Investments through Assembly Appropriations with a 12-5 vote. “I am pleased that this measure will go to the Floor for ... read more >>
City Redistricting
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 January 2012
The Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission embarked on a journey on December 5th to get input and public comment from residents, business owners and community activists at Public Hearings at ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 January 2012
The Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission embarked on a journey on December 5th to get input and public comment from residents, business owners and community activists at Public Hearings at ... read more >>
Libby Clark, tireless Sentinel Reporter
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 January 2012
Libby Clark, one-of-a-kind reporter. At 94, she came to the Sentinel last October and said, "I want my press pass for 'Taste of Soul,'" according to Brenda Marsh-Mitchell What one's friends and associates ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 January 2012
Libby Clark, one-of-a-kind reporter. At 94, she came to the Sentinel last October and said, "I want my press pass for 'Taste of Soul,'" according to Brenda Marsh-Mitchell What one's friends and associates ... read more >>
Children of Haiti Visit
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 18 January 2012
The children of Miracle Choir with U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte, Jr. Photo by FRANCIS TAYLOR They came to the Southland, during the Martin Luther King weekend, visited USC, the Korean community and participated ... read more >>
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 18 January 2012
The children of Miracle Choir with U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte, Jr. Photo by FRANCIS TAYLOR They came to the Southland, during the Martin Luther King weekend, visited USC, the Korean community and participated ... read more >>
Councilman Parks hosted a successful Gospel-fest as part of Kingdom Day Parade
Written by Brian W. Carter Sentinel Staff Writer and Jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Contributing Writer 18 January 2012
The first family of the Eight District, (l to r) Bobbie and Bernard Parks, and Bernard Parks Jr. photo by Brian W. CarterAs the parade reached Leimert Park, another festival was happening: an array of ... read more >>
Written by Brian W. Carter Sentinel Staff Writer and Jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Contributing Writer 18 January 2012
The first family of the Eight District, (l to r) Bobbie and Bernard Parks, and Bernard Parks Jr. photo by Brian W. CarterAs the parade reached Leimert Park, another festival was happening: an array of ... read more >>
Grammy Chairman Portnow invites Bakewell and Black Press to work out issues
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 18 January 2012
Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. executive publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel, the L.A. Watts Times and member of the Black Press of AmericaChairman of the Grammys Neil Portnow Denying credentials to the Los ... read more >>
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor) 18 January 2012
Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. executive publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel, the L.A. Watts Times and member of the Black Press of AmericaChairman of the Grammys Neil Portnow Denying credentials to the Los ... read more >>
The Green Dot Formula: For Better or Worse?
Written by Kennith Miller (Sentinel Correspondent) 15 January 2012
Animo Watts Under Scrutiny by Parents and Teachers Since 1999 when Steve Barr established Green Dot Schools, a non-profit organization, as an alternative to substandard and failing schools under the Los ... read more >>
Written by Kennith Miller (Sentinel Correspondent) 15 January 2012
Animo Watts Under Scrutiny by Parents and Teachers Since 1999 when Steve Barr established Green Dot Schools, a non-profit organization, as an alternative to substandard and failing schools under the Los ... read more >>
Brotherhood Crusade gets unexpected gift
Written by Sentinel News Service 15 January 2012
Warren Jackson, an attorney for DirecTV, arranged Brotherhood Crusade to receive unclaimed funds. Last week, Charisse Bremond Weaver, the president and CEO of Brotherhood Crusade, listened to a phone message. ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 15 January 2012
Warren Jackson, an attorney for DirecTV, arranged Brotherhood Crusade to receive unclaimed funds. Last week, Charisse Bremond Weaver, the president and CEO of Brotherhood Crusade, listened to a phone message. ... read more >>
National Program Looking For A Donor
Written by Brian Carter (Staff Writer) 12 January 2012
Camilla Gonzalez A bone marrow donor program is searching for a match for a young patient. The “Be The Match” Bone Marrow Donor Program (BTM) is asking for the community’s help on behalf of a very ... read more >>
Written by Brian Carter (Staff Writer) 12 January 2012
Camilla Gonzalez A bone marrow donor program is searching for a match for a young patient. The “Be The Match” Bone Marrow Donor Program (BTM) is asking for the community’s help on behalf of a very ... read more >>
Community Promise Fulfilled!
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 11 January 2012
Representing IUSD at the opening of the new La Tijera K-8 School (L to R):Glenston Thompson, IUSD chief operating officer; Trina Williams, vice president of Inglewood School Board (ISB); Dr Johnny J. Young, ... read more >>
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 11 January 2012
Representing IUSD at the opening of the new La Tijera K-8 School (L to R):Glenston Thompson, IUSD chief operating officer; Trina Williams, vice president of Inglewood School Board (ISB); Dr Johnny J. Young, ... read more >>
27th Annual Kingdom Day Parade
Written by Brian Carter (Staff Writer) 11 January 2012
Founder, Chairman & President/CEO of Martin Luther King Parade, Larry E. Grant with Kingdom Day Parade Queen, Destiny M. Walker. The annual parade in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrates ... read more >>
Written by Brian Carter (Staff Writer) 11 January 2012
Founder, Chairman & President/CEO of Martin Luther King Parade, Larry E. Grant with Kingdom Day Parade Queen, Destiny M. Walker. The annual parade in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrates ... read more >>
Locked out of the Grammys
Written by Brandon I. Brooks (Assistant Managing Editor) 11 January 2012
Grammys denies Black press credentials ... AGAIN! The inference here is that Black folks can entertain (sing and dance) but they are not allowed to report For the last 53 years, the Grammys have ... read more >>
Written by Brandon I. Brooks (Assistant Managing Editor) 11 January 2012
Grammys denies Black press credentials ... AGAIN! The inference here is that Black folks can entertain (sing and dance) but they are not allowed to report For the last 53 years, the Grammys have ... read more >>
Emmy Lu’s art
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 09 January 2012
Emmy Lu’s ‘Late date’ Internationally Acclaimed Artist stages a major Holiday Season Art Exhibit at the Sentinel The Sentinel is once again showcasing Emmy Lu's colorful and mind challenging artistic ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 09 January 2012
Emmy Lu’s ‘Late date’ Internationally Acclaimed Artist stages a major Holiday Season Art Exhibit at the Sentinel The Sentinel is once again showcasing Emmy Lu's colorful and mind challenging artistic ... read more >>
WESSON’S WINTER WONDERLAND THRILLS KIDS
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 31 December 2011
Council-member Herb Wesson enjoy the holiday season with his grandson, P.J. City Council President-elect Herb Wesson’s annual Winter Wonderland was again a great hit this year for over 1,200 area residents ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 31 December 2011
Council-member Herb Wesson enjoy the holiday season with his grandson, P.J. City Council President-elect Herb Wesson’s annual Winter Wonderland was again a great hit this year for over 1,200 area residents ... read more >>
Reflections from 2011 and projections for 2012 in the 9th district
Written by Jan Perry 31 December 2011
Council-member Jan Perry Like most people, the end of the year for me marks the time to reflect and the time to look forward. In my case I have been blessed with a year of good health and promise for seeing ... read more >>
Written by Jan Perry 31 December 2011
Council-member Jan Perry Like most people, the end of the year for me marks the time to reflect and the time to look forward. In my case I have been blessed with a year of good health and promise for seeing ... read more >>
Life in the 8th district
Written by Sentinel News Service 31 December 2011
Councilman Bernard Parks In today’s economy, jobs (employment) is key to economic recovery. When people are unemployed, nothing else seems to matter: homes are lost; families are torn apart; the quality ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 31 December 2011
Councilman Bernard Parks In today’s economy, jobs (employment) is key to economic recovery. When people are unemployed, nothing else seems to matter: homes are lost; families are torn apart; the quality ... read more >>
INGLEWOOD UNIFIED OPENS NEW SCHOOL
Written by Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. (Contributing Editor) 30 December 2011
The long awaited La Tijera K-8 School is now open for business. On January 4, 2012, the children of La Tijera K-8 School will not only be celebrating a return from their holiday vacation, but they will ... read more >>
Written by Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. (Contributing Editor) 30 December 2011
The long awaited La Tijera K-8 School is now open for business. On January 4, 2012, the children of La Tijera K-8 School will not only be celebrating a return from their holiday vacation, but they will ... read more >>
Drew Washington, 94th Tournament of Roses Queen
Written by Xavier Higgs Sentinel contributing writer 30 December 2011
Ms. Drew Washington, the 94th Tournament of Roses Queen She is a combination of beauty and brains; not only does excel in athletics, she is equally proficient academically Even while faced with a battery ... read more >>
Written by Xavier Higgs Sentinel contributing writer 30 December 2011
Ms. Drew Washington, the 94th Tournament of Roses Queen She is a combination of beauty and brains; not only does excel in athletics, she is equally proficient academically Even while faced with a battery ... read more >>
Hill Harper - actor and author
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer) 23 December 2011
Harper, the author, autographing his best-selling book As a guest of the Los Angeles Sentinel Book Club, Harper spent some quality time autographing his books and interacting with the community "We ... read more >>
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer) 23 December 2011
Harper, the author, autographing his best-selling book As a guest of the Los Angeles Sentinel Book Club, Harper spent some quality time autographing his books and interacting with the community "We ... read more >>
“The 45th Anniversary of Kwanzaa: A Cultural and Community Milestone”
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 23 December 2011
Kwanzaa (the kinara) One of the few remaining institutions created during the Black Power phase of the Black Freedom Movement of the 1960’s is Kwanzaa. This year marks the 45th Anniversary of Kwanzaa, ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 23 December 2011
Kwanzaa (the kinara) One of the few remaining institutions created during the Black Power phase of the Black Freedom Movement of the 1960’s is Kwanzaa. This year marks the 45th Anniversary of Kwanzaa, ... read more >>
City of Compton Celebrates Ground Breaking
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 17 December 2011
Compton city council members and other officials at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Senior Activity Center (PHOTO BY FRANCIS TAYLOR) On Wednesday, last week, the City of Compton hosted a gala Ground ... read more >>
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer) 17 December 2011
Compton city council members and other officials at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Senior Activity Center (PHOTO BY FRANCIS TAYLOR) On Wednesday, last week, the City of Compton hosted a gala Ground ... read more >>
Verizon Awards $24,900 Grant to Educate Boys About Abuse
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 December 2011
Asia Powell, director of Strategic Programs for Verizon, presents a check for $24,900 to Fire Captain Brent Burton, founder of Junior Firefighter Youth Foundation, and Firefighters Derwin Pitts and Cliff ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 December 2011
Asia Powell, director of Strategic Programs for Verizon, presents a check for $24,900 to Fire Captain Brent Burton, founder of Junior Firefighter Youth Foundation, and Firefighters Derwin Pitts and Cliff ... read more >>
Southern California Edison Confirms Shooting at Irwindale Facility
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 December 2011
Southern California Edison Confirms Shooting at Irwindale Facility ROSEMEAD, Calif., Dec. 16, 2011 – Southern California Edison (SCE) confirms that there has been a shooting at our Rivergrade facility ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 December 2011
Southern California Edison Confirms Shooting at Irwindale Facility ROSEMEAD, Calif., Dec. 16, 2011 – Southern California Edison (SCE) confirms that there has been a shooting at our Rivergrade facility ... read more >>
Community stands unified against Prop. 209
Written by Jasmyne A. Cannick (Special to Sentinel) 16 December 2011
Leon Jenkins of the NAACP leading the charge against Prop. 209 (PHOTO CREDITS: MALCOLM ALI) NAACP leads new campaign to overturn ban on affirmative action as the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled ... read more >>
Written by Jasmyne A. Cannick (Special to Sentinel) 16 December 2011
Leon Jenkins of the NAACP leading the charge against Prop. 209 (PHOTO CREDITS: MALCOLM ALI) NAACP leads new campaign to overturn ban on affirmative action as the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled ... read more >>
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Which N.B.A. legend would you start a franchise with?
Bill Russell - 7.7%
Wilt Chamberlain - 5.2%
Oscar Robertson - 1.3%
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 6.7%
Julius Erving - 3.2%
Magic Johnson - 29.4%
Larry Bird - 2.9%
Isiah Thomas - 2.4%
Michael Jordon - 17.1%
Hakeem Olajuwon - 1.2%
Shaquille O'neal - 3.4%
Tim Duncan - 1.3%
Kobe Bryant - 7.9%
Allen Iverson - 1%
Lebron James - 5.7%
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