School Scandal Casts Looming Shadow On LAUSD
Written by Shirley Hawkins and Brian Carter 09 February 2012
The site of the school sex scandal - Miramonte Elementary SchoolAmid the Miramonte School accusations, parents protest, while the school reshuffles personnel causing many to ask more questions. The sordid ... read more >>
Grammys week begins
Written by Joy Childs (Sentinel Contributing Writer) 09 February 2012
Goapele.  Photo by Bill Jones The Grammy Glam gets the party started celebrating the empowerment of women in music and glamour It’s official: The 2012 GRAMMY® week has been kicked off. But this year’s ... read more >>
Pat Harvey Inducted Into NABJ Hall of Fame
Written by Xavier Higgs, Sentinel Contributing Writer 03 February 2012
Pat Harvey, Newseum Hall of Famer Last Thursday CBS 2 news’ Pat Harvey was one of five journalists inducted into the National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ) Hall of Fame at the Newseum in Washington, ... read more >>
City Council Redistricting Commission voted to adopt draft map
Written by Jackie Dupont Walker, Special to the Los Angeles Sentinel 03 February 2012
Despite Criticism, Commission Proposal Maintains Three African-American Council Seats In City of Los Angeles On Wednesday, January 25 the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission (LACCRC) voted ... read more >>
First Lady Michelle Obama Visits L.A.
Written by Brian Carter (Staff Writer) 03 February 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama The First Lady stops in Los Angeles to promote “Let’s Move” campaign and attend fundraisers throughout the city. First Lady Michelle Obama made a brief, two-day visit to ... read more >>
Stop the Violence Foundation donates to Young Visionary Youth Leadership
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 January 2012
Khalid Shah (r) of Stop the Violence Increase the Peace Foundation receives check from James Ramos (c) and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (San Bernardino, ca) – On January 12, Stop the Violence ... read more >>
A War Won For The Price Of Sanity
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 26 January 2012
One veteran shares his story about his fight to return to ordinary life.By Brian W. Carter, Sentinel Staff WriterThey leave as our mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, cousins, nephews, ... read more >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>