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Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer, Sr. Holds Press Event Celebrating the Signing of “At-Promise Youth” Bill
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Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer, Sr. Holds Press Event Celebrating the Signing of “At-Promise Youth” Bill

Sentinel News WireDecember 11, 2019

  (Sacramento ) – Assemblymember Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer, Sr., (D- South Los Angeles) announces press event to celebrate the signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 413 which changes the problematic label “at-risk youth” to “at-promise youth” in California’s penal and education laws. “I am proud we are finally moving away from the biased mentality ‘at-risk’ encourages,” said Assemblymember Jones Sawyer. “For too long, this term has been used by our education and justice systems to reduce students living in difficult situations to their likelihood of becoming another statistic. This is a perception issue that has disproportionately impacted the opportunities of poor

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By Larry AubryNovember 22, 2018

“We got what we wanted, but lost what we had,” (An Eastside boy)

Older Blacks often compare conditions under lawful segregation with post-civil rights de-facto segregation that legally afforded them greater opportunities but did not eliminate the barriers that still block such opportunities.

Prominent Civil Rights Leader John Mack Remembered
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Prominent Civil Rights Leader John Mack Remembered

Talley Morton, Sentinel InternJuly 12, 2018

A prominent leader wherever he went, Mack was well known for his transformative work with the Los Angeles Urban League, which he revitalized and used to aid 100,000 people annually. He made a tremendous impact on the Los Angeles community and others around the nation. His legacy stretches from Washington, D.C. to Michigan, from Atlanta to North Carolina. Mack’s activism and dedication to improving the livelihood of others was mentioned throughout the service. 

UCLA Alumni Celebrate Founding of Kappa Alpha Psi Chapter
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UCLA Alumni Celebrate Founding of Kappa Alpha Psi Chapter

Sentinel News ServiceMay 3, 2018

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s National Director of Organizational Effectiveness and Anniversary Chairman Kevin D. Kinsey announced that Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s 95th Charter Day Celebraion was well received and participated by members and honored guestsalike.  The theme “Rich Past, Strong Renuion, Bright Future” was fitting to depict the 95th Charter Day Celebrations most auspicious events. 

Vicki ‘Shot Caller’ Mack Lataillade Assembles Powerhouse Music Panel to Discuss the Impact and Role of Music in Film & TV
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Vicki ‘Shot Caller’ Mack Lataillade Assembles Powerhouse Music Panel to Discuss the Impact and Role of Music in Film & TV

Sentinel News ServiceApril 26, 2018

 Lataillade will lead the panel to: discuss the pros and cons of a career in music production; breakdown the role of a film/TV music supervisor; delve into the process of placing music in film and TV; and reveal emerging artist stories. They will also share how they got their start in music production and supervision.  Panelists—recruited by Lataillade—include the following professionals: Angela Jollivette, Founder, Moonbaby Media; Joe “Flip” Wilson and Demetrius “Meech” Shipp, Sr.

Gerald Freeny Makes History As The First African American President Of The Tournament of Roses
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Gerald Freeny Makes History As The First African American President Of The Tournament of Roses

Jennifer Bihm, Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2018

On January 19, The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Board of Directors confirmed Gerald Freeny as the first African American president of the organization. Freeny will provide leadership for the 130th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and the Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. He has already gotten to work for the 2018-2019 Tournament of Roses year, deeming “The Melody of Life” as the Rose theme.