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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. 

Our Children Are at Risk
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Our Children Are at Risk

Kay Coles James President, The Heritage FoundationJuly 5, 2018

A few years ago, his Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Justice, studied school discipline data and came to a troubling conclusion: African American students in the 2011-12 school year had been suspended or expelled at a rate three times higher than White students.

‘eSi Pitch’ Event Held on LA84 Campus
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‘eSi Pitch’ Event Held on LA84 Campus

E. Mesiyah McGinnis, Staff WriterMay 31, 2018

In an effort to bridge the opportunity gap in the tech sector, local company eSportsInstruction.com hosted an event to help urban innovators and resources connect. Utilizing Skype, CEO’s from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and Canada convened on Saturday, May 20,on the LA84 campus in South L.A.

School Choice Not the Right Choice for All Students
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School Choice Not the Right Choice for All Students

Dr. Elizabeth Primas Program Manager, NNPA/ESSA Public Awareness CampaignMay 31, 2018

The Trump Administration has proposed to decrease funding to authorized investments for public schools while increasing funding opportunities for school choice programs and private school vouchers. Ninety percent of children in America attend public schools. Increased funding to school choice programs, while reducing funding to public schools is a strategy that leaves behind our most vulnerable students

Discovering the Best of Black America in 2018
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Discovering the Best of Black America in 2018

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.May 17, 2018

There is an old African proverb that says, “What you seek, you will surely find.”  We live in a world where the news cycle continues to decrease, because of innovations in communications technology.  Yes, we are living in the fast-paced digital age. The high-velocity delivery and transmission of news and information, however, may or may not produce authentic or accurate facts or simply the truth.

Dorsey HS Launches Local ‘March For Our Lives’ Chapter
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Dorsey HS Launches Local ‘March For Our Lives’ Chapter

Sentinel Staff & Wire ReportApril 26, 2018

Both Bradford and Bass will continue working together to help the students at Dorsey High School connect with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students in Parkland, Fl. To continue their efforts, the group has plans to work with the Los Angeles School Police Association to organize a student exchange journey with the high school founders of the March For Our Lives and the #NeverAgain movements. 

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Is D.C. Still The Chocolate City?

Sentinel News ServiceApril 21, 2016

“I feel like D.C. is no longer the Chocolate City, because of the amount of gentrification and the demographics are changing,” says Kobi Marshall, 22, who was born in Washington.

Court fight seen by African-Americans as affront to Obama
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Court fight seen by African-Americans as affront to Obama

ERRIN HAINES WHACK, Associated PressMarch 2, 2016

Watching the fight unfold between President Barack Obama and Senate Republicans over who should choose the next Supreme Court justice, Michael A. Bowden got angry at what he saw at the latest affront to the first black president.

CIF Division II Football All-City Teams
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CIF Division II Football All-City Teams

CIFJanuary 20, 2016

First Team Player of the Year: Ramses Hernandez, senior Running Back, Fairfax Offensive Player of the Year: Kaymen Cureton, junior Quarter Back, Los  Angeles Defensive Player Of The Year: Martin Andrus Defensive Lineman, junior, Los  Angeles Defensive Lineman Of The Year: Ishaq Robinson, senior, Berstein Offensive Lineman Of The Year: Maurice Gardin, senior, Fairfax Coach of the Year: Shane Cox, Fairfax Offensive Team Offensive Linemen Byron Shimojima, Senior, Granada Hills Giomar Aguilar, Senior, Fairfax Michael Sandoval, Senior, Chatsworth Ashamad Pinchem, Junior, Los Angeles Russell Kim, Junior, Los Angeles Jordy Gomez, Senior, Berstein Running Backs Deonte Perry, Senior, Canoga Park Cameron