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National Senior Citizens Day Honorees Celebrated by the South Los Angeles/Inglewood Republican Assembly
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National Senior Citizens Day Honorees Celebrated by the South Los Angeles/Inglewood Republican Assembly

Lady Cage-Barile, Special to the SentinelOctober 3, 2019

National Senior Citizens Day Celebration, a day of honoring and appreciating all the things Senior Citizens in the United States has given, accomplished and sacrificed to help America be an awesome nation to live in. In highlighting 3 nominated Senior Citizens yearly for the services they’ve given to elevate their family, their community and their country, S.L.A.I.R.A. (South Los Angeles/Inglewood Republican Assembly) hosted an annual event that was held on August 24, 2019. National Senior Citizens Day Proclamation 5847” was declared on August 19, 1988 by U. S. President Ronald Reagan.”

Dr. Dre, Iovine to Unveil High-Tech New Building at USC
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Dr. Dre, Iovine to Unveil High-Tech New Building at USC

Associated press - JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.October 2, 2019

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A high-tech building named after Andre “Dr. Dre” Young and Jimmy Iovine will be opened on the University of Southern California campus. Dr. Dre and Iovine are expected to attend a dedication ceremony for the Iovine and Young Hall on the campus Wednesday. The building was named after the duo who donated a combined $70 million in 2013 to create an art, technology and business academy at the college. The hall will provide a learning space featuring 3-D printers, electronic labs, a podcast studio and alumni incubator space. Dr. Dre is best known as a producer,

USC Shows Heart In Upset Win Over Utah
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USC Shows Heart In Upset Win Over Utah

Jonathan Bassey, Contributing WriterSeptember 26, 2019

After a disappointing overtime loss the previous week, the (3-1) USC Trojans bounced back defeating PAC-12 opponent (3-1) #10 Utah Utes, 30-23. Reggie Bush was in attendance as a Fox Sports analyst for the first time at the Coliseum since the NCAA hit USC with sanctions tied to the former Heisman winner.

Ethnic Media Unite to Inform Diverse Communities About 2020 Census
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Ethnic Media Unite to Inform Diverse Communities About 2020 Census

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2019

As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, a census is conducted every 10 years to count the number of people living in the nation and its five territories. Census Day kicks-off on April 1, 2020, and every home will receive an invitation to participate in a short questionnaire by phone, mail and for the first time, online.

Student Athlete of the Week: Christian Rector
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Student Athlete of the Week: Christian Rector

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterAugust 22, 2019

One of the leaders of the USC Trojan football team this year is senior defensive lineman Christian Rector. After the Trojan’s went 5-7 last season, he’s ready to better the program and qualify for a bowl game this year. “That’s why I came back, to change the narrative and flip the script and not leave on that note,” Rector said. He currently is on the Lott IMPACT Trophy watchlist, the trophy is given to a defensive player who shows athletic prowess and personal character. Coined a “Swiss Army Knife” of the Trojan defense, Rector also played outside linebacker and

UCLA and USC Learn from Mistakes During New Season
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UCLA and USC Learn from Mistakes During New Season

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterAugust 8, 2019

Last football season was difficult for any fan of the USC Trojans or the UCLA Bruins. After two successful seasons, the Trojan hit a lull and finished with a middling 5-7 overall record. The Bruins struggled as they transitioned to Chip Kelly being at the helm, only securing three wins.

FILM REVIEW: Brian Banks
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FILM REVIEW: Brian Banks

Dwight Brown, NNPA Newswire Film CriticAugust 8, 2019

The real Brian Banks, the subject of this movie, lived through an ordeal that was tragic, inspiring and often profound, something is lost in this one-dimensional retelling of his life experiences. Something turns his extraordinary story of resilience into a decent but ordinary made-for-TV-like movie.

HBCU in LA Advocates for Diversity in Film Industry, Reminding Young Black Filmmakers of Those Who Came Before
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HBCU in LA Advocates for Diversity in Film Industry, Reminding Young Black Filmmakers of Those Who Came Before

Imani Sumbi, Contributing WriterJuly 18, 2019

For many years, Stacy Milner, former executive assistant to the chairman of NBC and then to the chairman of Paramount Pictures, has devoted herself to increasing ethnic and cultural diversity in the entertainment industry. In 2010, she founded the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP), a recruitment initiative designed to channel students of color – primarily HBCU and Hispanic-serving institution graduates – into careers in this predominantly White field.

South L.A. Student Heads to Med School
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South L.A. Student Heads to Med School

Jennifer Bihm, Contributing WriterJuly 11, 2019

Twenty-nine-year-old Shaveonte Graham started medical school this summer, which makes her one of the most stand-out success stories of the the Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI) at USC. Graham hails from South Central Los Angeles, where growing up, she was instrumental in maintaining a stable household for herself and her family. And, she was determined she said, not to fall into the neighborhood traps that surrounded her.

SoLa Impact’s Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony Concludes at USC
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SoLa Impact’s Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony Concludes at USC

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 8, 2019

SoLa Impact and its non-profit affiliate, the SoLa I CAN! Foundation, along with its philanthropic partner, Romeo Miller, awarded nearly $100,000 in financial aid grants to twenty-seven deserving students at its annual scholarship awards ceremony yesterday held at the University of Southern California. All of the recipients demonstrated academic excellence, strong community service, and plan to pursue higher education in the fall. Among friends and family of the SoLa Scholars as well as leaders in philanthropy, entertainer Romeo Miller, producer Arabian Prince, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, all spoke about their strong connection to the community.

Everytable Fights Against Food Injustice in Underserved Communities
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Everytable Fights Against Food Injustice in Underserved Communities

By Kimberlee Buck, Contributing WriterMay 16, 2019

This month, the Sentinel met with Everytable chef, Zach Thomas for an exclusive tour of the kitchen to witness the love and colorful flavors that go into each dish. The Sentinel also spoke with Chef Zach about the company’s inspiration behind the ingredients and spices used in the dishes as well as the human right of affordable healthy food for people of color.