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Flag Flies at half-mast at Charles Drew University for Mother Lillian Mobley

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 28, 2011

Charles Drew University flag flies at half mast for Lillian Mobley photo credit LAURELL L. BLACK In a show of the greatest honor and respect, Dr. David M. Carlisle, president of Charles Drew University, ordered the university flag to be lowered to half-mast for Mother Mobley On hearing the news of her passing, Dr. David M. Carlisle, president of Charles Drew University, ordered the university flag to be lowered to half-mast for Mother Mobley, and he then issued the following statement: “Mrs. Mobley dedicated her life to serving the poor, she was a tireless force for helping others in need,

News

Lillian Mobley: A legend has passed

Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)July 19, 2011

Lillian Mobley (Left to right) Congresswoman Maxine Waters, MWEPC Principal Dr. Janet Clark, LAUSD Board Member Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte, Lillian Harkless-Mobley (seated) Lillian Mobley: A legend has passed To her, the community was her children and she was a mother to all of “us” – a comforter to the afflicted, the protector of the innocent, a teacher, a guide, and the epitome of Black Motherhood. By Yussuf J. Simmonds Mother Lillian Mobley was a mother of the community; she was always there, front and center, to protect, defend and fight for the community; whether it’s the streets or the

Legends

Same Men of Song and Music

Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)June 25, 2011

Nat “King ” Cole James Brown and Michael Jackson Stevie Wonder LegendsBy Yussuf J. Simmonds Some men of song and music “Nat King Cole, James Brown, Michael Jackson & Stevie Wonder” NAT KING COLE “His voice coined the phrase silky smooth while his singing made music” Born Nathaniel Adams Coles in March, 1919 in Montgomery, Alabama, young Coles and his family moved to Chicago, Illinois where his mother taught him to play the organ at his father’s church. At 12, he began taking formal lessons in jazz, gospel and classical music, while listening to such artists as Louis Armstrong, Jimmie

Education

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Touts the High Value of Career Schools

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 3, 2011

BIRMINGHAM, AL–In a commencement address at Virginia College, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson espoused the value of postsecondary education, applauding 387 graduates of the career school that specializes in preparing students for careers in health services, business, information technology, personal care, culinary arts, interior design and other fields. The winter commencement on Sunday, February 20, was one of two held annually at Virginia College of Birmingham. The career school, which has been serving Birmingham students and employers for nearly 30 years, offers more than 24 academic programs that prepare graduates for jobs in the greatest demand among employers. “This graduation today

Celebration of Life

Ernest Carl Smith Passes

Sentinel News ServiceDecember 17, 2010

December 14,1929 November 18,2010 Ernest Carl Smith (Ernie), father, brother, husband, grandfather, educator, organizer, political activist and role model- passed away on November 18,2010. Ernest Carl Smith was born in Bastrop, Louisiana on December 14, 1929. He was the only child of Carl David Smith and Luvinia (Tinkschell) Smith. Ernest is survived by three siblings: Valeria Hon, Foraker Smith, PhD.(SouChan) and Edward Johnson. His youngest sister, Brenda Buani-Smith, preceded him in death. Ernest came to Los Angeles as a teenager and graduated from Jefferson High School. He attended Trade Tech College and then began his career as a construction worker.

Celebration of Life

Caffie Greene â€” She fought to the end

Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)June 3, 2010

Â Caffie Greene There are many Black women in the Los Angeles area who have a mother, a nurse and a protector to the community: Caffie Greene possessed all those attributes. By Yussuf J. SimmondsSentinel Managing Editor Though she was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Caffie Greene considered Los Angeles her home. She attended Jefferson High School, Trade Tech. and USC and that made L.A. her home since she arrived here in 1947. Greene became deeply involved in community activism and became eventually aligned herself with a group of women who, like her, nurtured and protected the community. When one

Political

L.A. County Board Supervisor Ridley-Thomas Celebrates Milestones

Sentinel News ServiceDecember 3, 2009

L.A. County Board Supervisor Ridley-Thomas Celebrates MilestonesÂ Â Supervisor Mark Ridley-ThomasÂ SUPERVISOR RIDLEY-THOMAS CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR MILESTONES ON ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HIS HISTORIC ELECTION TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS When he took office a year ago, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas vowed to bring “change” to the Second District and declared that opening a new Martin Luther King, Jr., Hospital would be his top priority. On Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009)–one year to the day that he became the first new Board member in 14 years and the first African-American man ever elected–the Supervisors are expected to ratify an agreement with the University of California

Legends

Charles Rangel

Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)November 19, 2009

Representative Charles Rangel Chairman Rangel The Gang of Four (L to R â€“ Dinkins, Paterson, Sutton, Rangel)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Legends By Yussuf J. Simmonds Â Â Charles Rangel â€œHeâ€™s been in the U.S. Congress for 38 years and was one of the original members of the Congressional Black Caucusâ€ As one who has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for almost four decades â€“ since January 1971 â€“ Charles Rangel has experienced many â€œfirstsâ€; He is the first African American to become the chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, an enviable position from the Right

Legends

The Commissioners

Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)October 28, 2009

Charles Matthews Dr. John A. Somerville Everette M. Porter Elbert T. Hudson Marguerite P. Justice Samuel L. Williams Melanie Lomax David S. Cunningham III John W. Mack Â Legends By Yussuf J. Simmonds The Commissioners â€œThey were the first defense between the LAPD and the Black communityâ€ Â In the not-too-distant past, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was considered an occupying force in the Black community â€“ not that it has totally changed â€“ but substantial progress has been made which has resulted in a simmering of the tensions that have heretofore existed between LAPD and the Black community.Â

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