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Zen says Jordan better than Bryant

May 23, 2013

Special to the NNPA

from The St. Louis American

 

In his new book, co-written with Hugh Delehanty and entitled “Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success,” Phil Jackson breaks down what... Read more...

Candice Glover wins American Idol

May 23, 2013

Special to LAWT

from the NNPA

Candice Glover was crowned the new “American Idol” last Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison. The 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St.... Read more...

Eric Garcetti is L.A.’s New Mayor; Garcetti’s vision in clear focus now

May 23, 2013

By Kenneth Miller

Assistant Managing Editor

 

Los Angeles City Councilman Eric Garcetti’s two-year campaign to become the next mayor became reality Tuesday when he defeated Controller... Read more...

Curren Price, our 9th District councilman

May 23, 2013

By Brian W. Carter

LAWT Staff Writer

 

The community has spoken in favor of Curren Price by electing him 9th District councilman. Price led over his opponent, Ana Cubas, by 53.55... Read more...

Adding Shakur to most wanted list baffles activists

May 23, 2013

By Freddie Allen

NNPA Washington Correspondent

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – When officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Jersey State Police called a press conference to name... Read more...

Trial date set for Kobe Bryant family auction

May 16, 2013

LAWT News Services

 

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Kobe Bryant and an auction house that wants to sell memorabilia from his high school days and early pro career are heading for a trial next month,... Read more...

Dr. Dre, Iovine donate $70M for new USC center

May 16, 2013

By SANDY COHEN

Associated Press

 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The new Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy at the University of Southern California will offer a curriculum aimed to help... Read more...

Compton’s Kendrick Lamar launches BET Awards weekend

May 16, 2013

By KENNETH MILLER

Assistant Managing Editor

 

Black Entertainment Television (BET) rolled out its heavy hitters for the launching of BET Awards|13 and BET Experience weekend at L.A.... Read more...

Wendy Greuel Poised to be First Woman Mayor; Blacks to decide fate of Greuel, Curren Price and Dennis Zine

May 16, 2013

By Kenneth Miller

Assistant Managing Editor

 

Regardless of whether the majority of Los Angeles 3.8 million residents turn out in numbers big or small, experts have forecasted that... Read more...

Trouble always followed Malcolm Shabazz

May 16, 2013

By Maya Rhodan

NNPA Washington Correspondent

 

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – For Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X, trouble seemed to come easy.

His troubles began in 1997,... Read more...

News

NY judge tosses indictment of officer in shooting

NY judge tosses indictment of officer in shooting

May 16, 2013 By TOM HAYS Associated Press   NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Wednesday threw out man­slaughter charges against a New York Police Department...

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Community

Nolan Rollins wants to make an impact on Los Angeles

Nolan Rollins wants to make an impact on Los Angeles

May 16, 2013 By Brandon I. Brooks, Managing Editor Jennifer Bihm, Editor   “It’s been really wonderful to come into a city where everyone’s...

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Sports News

Griner learns skyhook from Abdul-Jabbar

Griner learns skyhook from Abdul-Jabbar

May 16, 2013  By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer   PHOENIX (AP) — Looking up to someone for one of the few times in her basketball life, Brittney...

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Arts & Culture

Photo Of The Week

Photo Of The Week

May 16, 2013 Pinpointing HIS STAR: Star comedian and talk show host Steve Harvey points to his newly minted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood...

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