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Stay in School Program succeeds in encouraging the youth

Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)June 10, 2010

  (Left to Right) Officer Adam Moore w/ LAPD officers, Renee Smith President of SSEYTADO, Ron Hasson Branch President and SW Area Director of Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP, Steven McKeever Hidden Beach Records CEO, Ron Cole President of Project Accountability, Angela Evans President of Crenshaw Christian Center, Deputy Chief Patrick Gannon and Captain Dennis H. Kato of LAPD (Brian Carter for Sentinel) Congresswoman Maxine Waters, LAPD and guest speakers join the kids in the festivities (Brian Carter for Sentinel) The program uses music, entertainment and influential leaders to help children learn the value of education. By Brian W. CarterSentinel Staff Writer

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Community Leaders Key in Peaks Selection as Fire Chief

Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORSeptember 3, 2009

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa stands with newlyappointed Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Millage Peaks. Community Leaders Key in Peaks Selection as Fire Chief Community leaders key in Peaks selection as Fire Chief Several Black organizations urged new appointment.By Kenneth MillerSentinel Managing EditorSeveral prominent community organization leaders were instrumental in urging the selection of new African American Fire Chief Millage Peaks who was appointed by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa this week. “The community’s voice has truly been heard in the selection of the new Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department, Millage Peaks. We thank Mayor Villaraigosa for his

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SCLC Kicks Off King/Obama Week

Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)January 1, 2009

The celebration of Dr. King’s birthday and Obama’s inauguration is part of SCLC’s New Vision for 2009. The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated as a national holiday on the third Monday every year.  Usually it culminates weeks of fun-filled activities in remembrance of the slain civil rights leader.  In 2009, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) of Greater Los Angeles and SCLC Dream Foundation will join Dr. King’s birthday celebration with the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Commemorating both celebrations into one is only befitting since the inauguration of

Billie Green Appointed to L.A. Taxicab Commission
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Billie Green Appointed to L.A. Taxicab Commission

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Managing EditorOctober 2, 2024

The Los Angeles City Council confirmed Billie J. Green as a member of the Board of Taxicab Commission on Sept. 20 following her the appointment to the post by Mayor Karen Bass.  

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Willis Edwards Succumbs to Cancer

Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)July 12, 2012

UPDATE: Willis Edwards Succumbs to Cancer  “He fought the good fight. He finished the course. He kept the faith. At 4:40p.m. on Friday, the 13th of July 2012, my “bestest friend in the whole wide world,” Willis Franklin Earl Edwards succumbed to cancer and departed this existence for his heavenly residence. He left on the wings of angels and arrived at the Pearly Gates in God’s own time. Final arrangements are pending and will be announced over the next few days. Thank you for the outpouring of love shown to Willis while he was here with us.”   Jackie Hawthorne

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Women’s History Month: Maggie Hathaway-Community and Civil Rights Activist

Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)March 22, 2012

Maggie Hathaway with Ray Charles at the 9th Image Awards in 1976. Maggie Hathaway opened doors for blacks in golf and entertainment By Jason LewisSentinel Sports [email protected] Maggie Hathaway was a busy woman back in her heyday as she had a passion for ensuring that blacks in Los Angeles shared the same luxuries in life as whites did.  She was one of the city’s most well known community and civil rights activist.  Hathaway, who migrated to Los Angeles from Louisiana in the 1940s, was an avid golfer during a time when many blacks were not allowed to play on many

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Call 2 Worship News – October 27

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)October 26, 2011

Holman United Methodist Church will hold ‘A Season of Thanksgiving’ on October 27, at 6 p.m., at the Omni Hotel, 251 South Olive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Henry L. Masters. Honorees are Ron Hasson, NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood president, and Karen Slade, KJLH Radio General Manager. On October 30, at 4 p.m., an Inaugural Festival of Sacred Music will be held at 3320 West Adams Boulevard in Los Angeles. William Campbell Jr., is choir director. Participating choirs are Compton High School, Echoes of Praise of Grant A.M.E. Church, Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church choir and Holman’s choir. For information, call (323)