Victor R. Anderson, III Elected To Federation Of Defense and Corporate Counsel Board
August 31, 2016
Anderson, who has practiced law for over 30 years now, has been involved with the FDCC since 2006
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Tobacco Companies Put Up a Fight against Prop 56
August 31, 2016
Initiative will raise tobacco tax by $2.00, a hardship for Tobacco’s target audience: minorities and low income kids
BACK TO SCHOOL: Parents, Students, Educators Weigh in on Challenges, Educational Goals for New School Year
August 24, 2016
Parents, students, educators weigh in on challenges, educational goals for new school year
New Metro Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club CEO Plans for Organization’s Growth
August 10, 2016
Calvin Lyons said he is “beyond honored” to now be working as the CEO of Los Angeles’ Boys and Girls Club. Lyons is a Seattle transplant, where he in four years, implemented a budget plan that eliminated the organization’s nearly $10 million in debts and enabled it to recover and grow. He also helped pass King County’s six-year Best Starts for Kids levy, which generates approximately $65 million annually and is considered the nation’s most comprehensive approach to early childhood development.
A Different Approach to Community Building
June 29, 2016
Community based gang intervention group focuses on individual healing
Local Business 1st Quality Tax Service Offering Tax Help to Last Minute Filers
April 7, 2016
April 15 is the last day to file one, to avoid penalties, whether they are on the money owed to the tax payer or on the money the tax payer owes to the IRS
Family Still Looking for Answers While Burying Woman who Died in Police Custody
April 6, 2016
“I don’t believe that my daughter would kill herself,” said Lisa Hines, mother of Wakeisha Wilson, who was found dead in a Los Angeles County jail cell
‘Wonderful You’ Teaches Self Love and Compassion
March 16, 2016
The secret, at least from author and life coach Naimah’s POV, is self compassion and self love… knowing that one is worthy of good things without any outside validation. This is what she is imparting to the youngest of believers in her new children’s book, “The Wonderful You”, co-written by her husband and fellow life coach Dr. Q. In about 20 full color pages, illustrated by Stephen Adams, Naimah tells the story of Pooky Poo, a sad little mouse who, in Wizard of Oz-esque fashion, happens upon a variety of experts teaching the secret to happiness.
Harris Honors first Back on Track L.A. Participants
January 14, 2016
California Attorney General Kamala Harris revisited Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic January 5 Castaic January 5, to present 53 participants of the Back on Track Los Angeles anti-recidivism program with certificates of recognition. The program was launched in March of last year via a $750,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Second Chance Act. An emotional Harris addressed the class during a press conference at the center, where she also thanked all who were involved in the program. “Let me start by thanking you for proving that it can be done,” Harris told program facilitators and participants. “This
Atmosphere is Festive as Group Addresses Community Violence during ‘Humanitarian Day’ Celebration
December 24, 2015
The atmosphere at Jesse Owens park was festive Saturday December 19, as the community came out to enjoy Humanitarian Day, where free toys, turkeys, medical screenings fun and games were offered up by organizers of the Safe Communities Initiative. Before the clouds blew in and the rain poured, people lined up in droves, empty handed, but left with an abundance of holiday goodies. Humanitarian Day is just one event the group has organized to address more than 40 homicides that took place in Los Angeles earlier this year. “This our community, this is our life,” said volunteer Saadiq Safir. “
‘Toward Freedom’, ‘Coloring Independently’ Offer Insight into Lesser Known Culture
December 10, 2015
History Curator Tiffini Bowers and other officials at the California African American Museum are inviting the public to two exhibits that will be on display until winter of 2016. “Coloring Independently”, and “Toward Freedom” have been open since August and October respectively and have both been well received by the community so far. The curators hope that they will be able to share the gems with many more patrons before they are gone. “Coloring Independently is a must see for anyone interested in film, music and the creative evolution of entertainment culture in the United States,” said Bowers. “Coloring” features
Organizations Gear up For 60th Anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott
November 26, 2015
National Bar Association members are inviting the public to join them in their national celebration starting November 30, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. They will acknowledge the historical event via a Civil Rights Commemoration Tour on November 30 and December 1. They are only one of many organizations celebrating the event across the nation. “NBA CLE seminar lawyers retrace the journey of American civil rights battles fought in Alabama,” said Bar members on their registration website. “The public meeting on December 1st will feature Secretary Hilary Rodham Clinton, Esq. and include great Civil Rights
Min. Tony Shares Farrakhan’s Vision For Million Man March 20th Anniversary
October 8, 2015
“We’ve got to go back to the Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s teaching to do for self,” Nation of Islam Western Regional Minister Tony Muhammad told the Sentinel in a recent interview. Muhammad talked about his beginning ministry with NOI here in Los Angeles, about relating to the young street soldiers, but most importantly he talked about “Justice or Else” the 20th anniversary of The Million Man March. Ten, ten, fifteen he said, is more than just about going to make demands on the government but rather, “it’s about making demands on ourselves.” “The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan wants to finish what
Jackson Celebrates 74th, Focuses on Economic Justice
October 8, 2015
The significance of the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.’s birthday celebration this year has to do with the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s ongoing work toward economic justice, he said. To that end, Jackson and members of the organization for almost the past two years, have been involved in the technical sector making sure that mainly African Americans are represented on the boards and in the employee pools of the tech companies whose products they so heavily consume. Jackson and Rainbow PUSH are inviting the public to join him in celebrating his 74th birthday on Saturday October 10 with breakfast and a live