Who Will Be The Next D.A.?
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Contributing Writer 17 May 2012
Robert "Bobby" GraceJacquelyn "Jackie" LaceyDanette MyersCarmen TrutanichPhoto Credit: BRIAN CARTER The editorial board of the Sentinel spoke with four of the candidates who are vying to be next district ... read more >>
Mayor Butts has Inglewood on the move!
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds 16 May 2012
Mayor James Butts and the Inglewood Forum (Photo by ROBERT TORRENCE)The vote is in - the Inglewood City Council approved the Planning Commission's recommendations relative to the Forum.In his first 'state-of-the ... read more >>
Atty. Gen'l. speaks on foreclosure settlement
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds Sentinel Managing Editor 10 May 2012
Attorney General Kamala D. HarrisAlong with the Secretary of HUD, Attorney General Harris came to L.A. to inform the community about details of the mortgage settlement. Last week Wednesday, Attorney General ... read more >>
Protecting the consumer
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds Sentinel Managing Editor 10 May 2012
U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte,Jr. The U.S. attorney and the County Department of Consumer Affairs held a consumer protection summit on educating the consumer about fraud.Emphasizing the importance of having ... read more >>
Giving Mom a Pleasant Surprise
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Contributing Writer & Brian Carter, Sentinel Staff writer 10 May 2012
Mother’s Day in the United States is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.  It is the day when mothers are honored, not only by their children but by others who honor their role as a mother.  Motherhood ... read more >>
Inglewood School District delivers on promise
Written by Francis Taylor, Sentinel contributing writer 03 May 2012
La Tijera K-8 SchoolA cross-section of the crowd: city, county, state elected officials, residents and invited guests were present(L to R) Bd. Mbr. Arnold Butler, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Mayor James T. ... read more >>
Rev. Sharpton delivers sermon at FAME
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds Sentinel Managing Editor 03 May 2012
Rev. Al Sharpton came to L.A. to rally for Justice and meet the families of Trayvon Martin, Anthony Dunn, Kendre McDade, Frederick Martin and he ended at FAME on the anniversary of the 1992 civil unrest ... read more >>
Rev. Jackson Rallies for Justice
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Contributing Writer 26 April 2012
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. Photo by Brian Carter The Reverend is in town to shed much-needed light on what he calls, 'the Trayvon Martin in every community' "Hoodies must become voters," Reverend Jesse Jackson ... read more >>
Race and Rage: L.A. Civil Unrest 20 Years Later
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds and Jennifer Bihm 26 April 2012
What Happened (PhotoCreditBRIANCARTER) Was it a rebellion, an uprising or a revolt? What it's called is not as important as what happened and why. Inevitably, positive changes have taken place in Los Angeles ... read more >>
GROUND BREAKING AT FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL
Written by Sentinel News Service 19 April 2012
Dr. George McKenna, LAUSD District 7 SuperintendentRafael Balderas, principal, Fremont High SchoolDr. Yasser Aman, president & CEO of UMMA (All Photos by SABIR MAJEED)A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN LAUSD, ... read more >>
Meet the parents of Kendrec McDade
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds and Brandon Brooks 19 April 2012
L to R - Kenneth McDade (father), Attorney Caree Harper, Anya Slaughter (mother) Anya Slaughter and Kenneth McDade (Kendrec McDade's mother and father) along with their attorney, Caree Harper, spoke with ... read more >>
Friends Serving Friends
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Contributing Writer 19 April 2012
Serving friendsAt the barbershop Getting tested(Photo credits: ROBERT TORRENCE) Hundreds Gather for Hot Meals, Hope As a part of their mission to improve the quality of life in our community, Mothers ... read more >>
What's the 'fracking' problem?
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds and Brian Carter 19 April 2012
What fracking is all about A View from Above Extracting oil and natural gas from the earth have become a normal part of business in order to maintain an accustomed-to quality of life - but some ask, at ... read more >>
LA Mourns Passing of Bishop Gregory Dixon
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Sentinel Religion Editor 11 April 2012
The greater Los Angeles area lost a dynamic spiritual leader and dedicated community advocate with the untimely passing on April 6 of Bishop Gregory L. Dixon, pastor of the First Church of God - Center ... read more >>
Dying with Dignity protecting his son
Written by Brandon I. Brooks Assistant Managing Editor 11 April 2012
Fredrick Martin, Jr. and his son, Fredrick Martin III     [L to R] Inglewood Mayor James Butts at the news conference surrounded by Inglewood Police Department spokesperson Lt. James D. Madia; Treina ... read more >>
A Killing in Pasadena
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds Sentinel Managing Editor And Xavier Higgs Sentinel Contributing Writer 04 April 2012
Kendrec McDade Trayvon Martin, Anthony Dunn now it's Kendrec McDadeAnother senseless killing of a Black man has spurred protests, rallies, and calls for justice ... this time in Pasadena, California. The ... read more >>
BBA salute to Black Women
Written by Sentinel News Service 04 April 2012
(L to R) Dr. Diane Watson, Xernona Clayton, Beverly Kuykendall, Mary (Nzinga) Kimbrough, Debra Watkins, Norma Hollis, Skip Cooper II, and Gwen Moore (seated) (photo credit SABIR MAJEED)As a part of its ... read more >>
Crenshaw Digital Media Team Book Signing with Hill Harper
Written by Brian Carter (Staff Writer) 30 March 2012
Diana Parra-Garcia, Esaul Parra, Domonic Wilks, Hill Harper, Mia Henry, Trestan Fairweather, Bryce Bailey.  Photo Credit:  Daphne BradfordThe high school media crew signs their new book about their White ... read more >>
Urban League and Albertsons partner for the community
Written by Sentinel News Service 30 March 2012
Raul Alcaraz, District Manager, Albertsons                                                                                                     ... read more >>
Spelman College Alumnae Association host 18th Annual Sisters Awards
Written by Danny J. Bakewell, Jr., Sentinel Contributing Writer 30 March 2012
On March 11, 2012, the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC-LA) held the 18th Annual Sister’s Awards Rhapsody in Art Jazz Brunch at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel ... read more >>
Expo Line Phase 1 Officially Opens
Written by Sentinel News Service 30 March 2012
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Villaraigosa, Chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, today announced that the Expo Phase I line connecting downtown Los Angeles south to USC and west to La Cienega/Jefferson ... read more >>
High School Students Dream Act exhibit at the Autry National Center
Written by Jasmin Moran, Los Angeles School of Global Studies Student 30 March 2012
(left to right) David G. Brown, instructor, Erik Greenberg, Director of Education Autry National Center and students at Los Angeles School of Global Studies; Ana Hernandez, Armand Bovoso and Mauricio Zelaya.During ... read more >>
KJLH-FM to Host Los Angeles Town Hall Meeting 'Black Men Standing Our Ground: Justice for Trayvon Martin'
Written by Sentinel News Service 29 March 2012
PHOTO CAPTION – KJLH’s Front Page show hosted by Dominique DiPrima (center) shows solidarity with the nation over the death of Trayvon Martin by wearing their hoodies while broadcasting special ... read more >>
Where is the outrage for Anthony Dunn?
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds Sentinel Managing Editor 28 March 2012
"We had planned to start our family this year. But now, instead of picking out baby cribs, I had to pick out a casket..." JANELL DUNN WHERE'S THE OUTRAGE regarding mail carrier, Anthony "Tony" Dunn, who ... read more >>
Masses Mourn Trayvon Martin
Written by Phillip M. Jones 28 March 2012
Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. speaking at press conference in support of justice for Trayvon Martin and Anthony Dunn.  Photo by Malcolm Ali Hundreds of community leaders, residents showed up at the Los Angeles ... read more >>