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Trump Pardoned His Cellmate but Rufus Rochell Remains in Federal Prison

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentFebruary 20, 2020

It’s not a rags-to-riches Philadelphia-to-California story, like that of Will Smith’s fictional television character. Rufus Rochell’s story is the real-life account of how the crack epidemic of the 1980s is inextricably linked to today’s cry for criminal justice reform. It’s also the story of how the rich and powerful receive special privileges, while the poor and powerless can only dare to dream.

National News News (Entertainment)

As Bill Cosby Awaits Appeal, Support for His Release Grows

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire CorrespondentNovember 15, 2019

Now, as he awaits an appellate court’s ruling that could grant him a new trial or freedom, Cosby’s support base appears more significant than at any point since charges were filed against him nearly four years ago.

Family Lifestyle Op-Ed Opinion

Spirituality, Activism and Social Transformation

Russell Simmons, Exclusive to the NNPA NewswireApril 4, 2019

The Black community in America has not lashed out with retribution, violence or hate. We remain the most abused, but have maintained a commitment to Dr. King’s principle of nonviolence. As a people we are still the most non-harming collective. Throughout the centuries we have been God-fearing and compassionate. But Scripture says, “faith without works is dead.” We must as a collective come together and where necessary, partner with others who have the same concerns and stand up.

Dr. Maulana Karenga Opinion

Sojourner For A Season: Truth-Speaker For Life

Dr. Maulana KarengaNovember 15, 2018

This is in rightful sankofa remembrance and raising up again our foremother, Sojourner Truth, fearless truth speaker who declared with great courage and conviction that she would not run away and hide from the devil but face him. And defeat his evil intentions and enslaving impositions on her and her people and open up righteous ways to move forward in the interest of history and humankind.

Dr. Maulana Karenga Opinion

Fulfilling Our Mission: Leaving a Legacy of Struggle

Dr. Maulana KarengaSeptember 20, 2018

We came into being as the organization Us in the wake and heavy weight of the martyrdom of Min. Malcolm X and in a wave of resistance that culminates in the Watts Revolt, in the year 1965, self-consciously assuming varied and interrelated roles as Saidi, self-affirming lords of our own lives and audacious agents of our own liberation as persons and a people; Muminina, faithful defenders of the people and conscientious keepers of the tradition; and Simba Wachanga, Young Lions, soldiers and servants of our people.

Music

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts  Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s 100th Birthday with the  Grammy Award-winning Joyous South African Musical Ensemble

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 11, 2018

The Soweto Gospel Choir is a Grammy Award-winning group that has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music — including U2, John Legend, Peter Gabriel, and Diana Ross — and scored an Academy Award nomination for its work on the soundtrack to Pixar’s WALL-E. The 43-member choir, drawn from churches in and around Soweto, inspires audiences, sharing the joy of faith.

Dr. Maulana Karenga

Thinkin ‘Bout Things That Matter: Life, Love, Truth, Justice and Struggle

Dr. Maulana KarengaApril 26, 2018

Even in the midst of the rising tide of struggle in which we are now engaged against racism in its openly violent and hideous forms, as well as its disguised and hidden aggressions, it is good to sit down and meditate on meaningful things, i.e., things that matter—things like life, love, truth, justice and struggle.

Opinion

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. President and CEO, NNPAJanuary 17, 2018

As the world community observes and celebrates the 89th birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is important for Black America to assess how far we have come 50 years since the tragic brutal assassination of Dr. King in Memphis, Tennessee of April 4, 1968.

Larry Aubry Opinion

PROPHETIC CHALLENGES OF MALCOLM X

Larry Aubry May 25, 2017

Malcolm X’s birthday is May 19th and for those who understand and appreciate his incomparable gift of strength, courage, and commitment to Black people, especially, the entire month of May, (indeed, all year) is a time for reflecting on his contribution to his people.

Videos

Jenifer Lewis Talks Politics on the Red Carpet of the SAG Awards

L.A. Sentinel StaffFebruary 15, 2017

TV icon Jenifer Lewis talks about her song “50 Million Of Us” and explains her experience working on the set of the ABC hit “Black-ish.”
Host: Brittany K. Jackson

History History (Sports)National Sports

Jackie Robinson and King Became Friends Through Civil Rights

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterJanuary 11, 2017

Dr. Martin Luther King encouraged several athletes to speak out on civil rights. He even encouraged baseball icon Jackie Robinson.

Exclusive Local National News Op-Ed Opinion

Lynched by the State: The Wrongful Conviction of Black Lives Matter Organizer Jasmine “Abdullah” Richards

Melina Abdullah, Ph.D. and Angela James, Ph.D. - Special to the SentinelJune 8, 2016

“It is our duty to fight for freedom….It is our duty to WIN…We must love and protect one another….We have nothing to lose but our chains…” a raised-fist, clenched-jaw, teary-eyed, handcuffed Jasmine “Abdullah” Richards chants as she is led out of the courtroom by sheriffs after having been convicted for what was initially called a felony “lynching” charge. The charge comes as a result of Jasmine’s activism around the murder of 19 year-old Kendrec McDade, who was killed by Pasadena police on March 28, 2012. Jasmine initiated the Black Lives Matter chapter in Pasadena after having been activated amidst the Ferguson uprising in 2014