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Bakewell Family to Buy ‘Watts Times’ Publishers of two of Los Angeles’ most historic black newspapers — Danny Bakewell Sr., publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel, and Melanie Polk, publisher of the L.A. Watts Times — announced they are in the final stage of an exclusive negotiation for Bakewell Media to purchase the L.A. Watts Times.Bakewell, publisher and chairman of Bakewell Media, said, “I am proud and honored that Melanie chose me and my family to continue the great legacy of the Watts Times, its founders and her parents. We thank and applaud her for the great work she has done in making this newspaper one of black L.A.’s finest.”Polk said, “The L.A. Watts Times has been a part of my life since I was very young, and while it is bittersweet for me to move on, it has been my commitment to see that the L.A. Watts Times lives on. Long before Danny Bakewell purchased the Los Angeles Sentinel, he demonstrated his love and commitment for the black press. “Having witnessed and benefited from his work on our behalf, I am confident he will carry the L.A. Watts Times to new heights for our community and advertisers alike.”EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2, 2010 CALL: 323-299-3800 FOR INFORMATION ADVERTISING: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it EDITORIAL: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it GENERAL INFORMATION: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it MAILING ADDRESS: 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., L.A., CA 90008 |
July 29, 2010