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Children’s Defense Fund Honors 5 L.A. High School Students

Sentinel News ServiceDecember 10, 2015

The Children’s Defense Fund–California hosted its 25th Annual Beat the Odds™ Awards ceremony on December 3, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The celebration honored five Los Angeles high school “stars” – David Cho, NiTasha Denson, Stephanie Gamino, David Sanchez, Vincent Zamarripa – in recognition of their excellence in academic achievement, despite the overwhelming obstacles that stand in their way.

National News

James Bell appointed as first African American to serve on Apple’s Board of Directors

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 7, 2015

At Apple’s shareholder meeting in March, Rev. Jesse Jackson appealed to Tim Cook and his team to re-double their commitment to diversity and inclusion by bringing qualified women and people of color on to their Board of Directors.

Local

Jury Hears Closing Arguments in Trial of Man Charged With Killing Man Who Was Dismembered

Terri Vermeulen Keith, City News ServiceJune 24, 2015

A prosecutor told jurors last week, the stabbing death of a man who was later dismembered in a downtown Los Angeles hotel room was “overkill,” while a defense attorney acknowledged that her client is “responsible” for the killing but disputed allegations that the victim was tortured and robbed.