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Eastside Honors Anniversary of 1970 Chicano Moratorium
Veterans of original march see parallels between Vietnam and current missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, worry about numbers of Latinos in armed forces.
Katrina Victims Speak Out on Reality of Hurricane's Aftermath
The 5th Anniversary of the devastation has come and gone, and many in New Orleans' African-American community see disparity in efforts to rebuilding — even as they remain engaged in the struggle.
A Muslim-American Daughter's Plea: Build Your Mosque Somewhere Else
"A mosque nearby — even a proposed one — is already transforming the site from a sacred ground for reflection that is so desperately needed by the families who lost loved ones to a battleground for religious and political ideologies."
The Terrible Case of Mitrice Richardson
The 24-year-old black woman is dead, and she might have been murdered. That question — and plenty others for the L.A. Sheriff's Department and the FBI — remain outstanding.
Controversy Remains as Expo Line Moves Forward in South L.A.
Concerns about safety around high school keeps community group up in arms.
African Americans Split on Prop 8 Ruling
Community reflects overall population as some agree and others denounce federal judge's decision to set aside, for now, a constitutional amendment that bans gay marriages.
Diving Into Black History
The Los Angeles Black Underwater Explorers will head to Florida to take part in uncovering the a slave ship that crashed enroute to Cuba nearly 183 years ago.
Increase in Domestic Violence Cases Meets Budget Crunch at L.A. Program
Maria Roque has 'released all the bad I carried in me' from an abusive relationship. She hopes that the Amanacer program that helped her will be able to do the same for her children and other families.
Seniors of Color Hit Hard by Economic Insecurity
Jan says she did everything right but still ended up sharing a room with eight other elderly women. She wants to know what anyone's going to do about it.
Children to Obama: Stop the Raids
Protest in L.A. focuses on families; demonstrators take some encouragement from decision by federal judge on Arizona law.
The Dodgers
The writer explains the complicated history Mexicans have with the Dodgers and why they keep going to the games.
'One Blessed Chick'
Veteran L.A. Watts Times' publisher reflects as publication joins the Sentinel's fold.
Mission Possible: Saving Lives
A look at how a Skid Row institution makes a difference, one life at a time.
Separate but Unequal?
A veteran teacher raises questions about charter schools in advance of a couple of documentaries that will examine the concept.
What Worked in the Heart of the City of Angels
Sure, there would be some changes if he had it all to do over, but there are so many things he'd do again.
Here's to Our Local Heroes
A last look at the weekly featured that honored the oft-overlooked members of the community who work hard every day.
A Final Issue — and Family / Honor Roll
People are our greatest blessings.
Whooping Cough: Low Adult Vaccination Rates Makes Infants More Vulnerable
The low whooping cough vaccination rate among U.S. adults is endangering the lives of infants too young to be immunized and Latinos are hit the hardest.
Kobe and Designer Bag $10,000 for Fil-Am Kids
3 Will come all the way from the some of the poorest areas of the Philippines to attend the Lakers star's basketball camp.
Filipinotown to Host Summer Night Lights Program Location for Central City
Lake Street Park just northwest of Downtown will offer recreational activities, educational programs to youths throughout the central city; the anti-gang effort grows to 24 sites this year, with others spread around town.
Hope Springs Up From Tragedies
Juanita and Larry Matthews have built a non-profit service organization on first-handle knowledge of the burdens that come to those who grieve murdered loved ones.
Working Families Brace for the Strain of 20% Hike in Bus Fares
Advocacy group engages in hunger strike, civil disobedience, promises more action to protest increases set to take effect July 1.
New Video on Citizenship in Asian Languages
APALC makes them available for free in hopes of taking some of the mystery out of the naturalization process.
More Than Toys in the Toy District
TV star joins in ribbon-cutting on computer lab for the homeless.
100 Years and Counting on Father's Day in South L.A.
Lee Wesley Gibson has been lauded as the oldest living Pullman Porter, and he's seen everything from the invention of the traffic light to the introduction of the iPad. But "nothing was more important than being a father," the centenarian says.
Latino Children's Social Skills Erode in Middle School
Latino children started kindergarten with strong social and classroom skills, but those skills eroded during the middle school years, recent research found.
Of War and Dreams: A Film on the plight of Filipino Veterans
Jon and Sheila Duenas-Imme's "The Hidden Dream" sheds light on the plight of veterans and what history means to the younger Filipino generation; debut set for May 13 on public television station in Los Angeles.
Cultural Barriers: Myth or Real?
An Iranian woman explains cultural barrier to herself as she jumps through fire in her aunt's backyard while her non-Iranian boyfriend watches.
County Urges Full Set of Vaccines for Infants & Toddlers
Health officials point to recent H1N1 outbreaks in urging parents to get kids immunized for whooping cough, chicken pox and other childhood threats.
Cutting CalWORKS, Schwarzenegger Channels Pete Wilson
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's elimination of California's welfare-to-work program will affect 1 million children.
Martinez Case Opens Door to Restored Social Security and SSI Benefits for Hundreds of Thousands
Finding individuals for back payments — including an estimated 7,000 in L.A. County — won't be easy. Legal advocates say many members of ethnic groups are likely affected and they'll work with civic & community groups to track them down.
More Than Latinos at May Day March
Representatives of various ethnic groups and faiths joined call for immigration reform, railed against Arizona's new and restrictive law.
Astro Jose Tells Immigants to Aim High
His parents came from Michoacán, and he worked alongside them in the fields of California before getting an education, joining NASA, and making a trip to the International Space Station. He came back to earth with a new perspective on borders and a sense of obligation for future generations.
Sounds of a Symphony in South L.A.
Classical musicians offer free program for children at the Watts-Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club.
Cedillo Leads Young Senators' Campaign for Sober Grad Night
Assemblies at 3 area high schools inspired by recent death of teenager in apparent alcohol-related incident; organizers ask students for pledge.
Something to YEL About: Program Connects With Kids on Music, Fashion, Sports
The Youth Edutainment League (YEL) is Darius Farrelly's tribute to his late father — and a fast-growing program that offers youngsters some options besides the streets when they get bored.
Inner-City Uncovered: Increased Asthma Risks Linked to Schools in High-Traffic Areas
Study by Keck School of Medicine at USC is one of the few to focus on campus environments.
Report: California's Climate Law Healthy for Ethnic Populations
Communities of color bear disproportionate burden on emissions from industrial sources, according to the report, which comes as some oil industry players seek to reverse state law that mandates reductions in green-house gases...
Job Market Even Tougher for Undocumented College Grads
College professor's book looks at academic achievements that often go unrewarded by employment due to immigration status, makes call for passage of federal Dream Act.
FIOB Goes Beyond Borders
Community organization that started among indigenous immigrants from the Mexican state of Oaxaca marks 19th anniversary with new offices, determination.
The Most Important Website in Our World
Kidsdata.org will tell you some things you didn't know about the life of the children in California's communities — and leave you to decide what should be done about troubling trends.
Advocates Say Layoffs Threaten 'One Watts' and Many Children
The program provides lunchtime & after-school activities on neutral ground for at-risk youths from three public housing projects infamous for gang violence. The city's budget crunch could mean cutting eight of nine staff positions.
In Spite of Fear — and Because of It — They Marched
Some personal reflections from the crowd that turned out for the March 27 demonstration for immigration reform.
Fixico Gets a Fix on African-Indian Identity
His life story has gone from Nickerson Gardens to the Smithsonian, with a stop at the California African American Museum in Exposition Park expected next year.
Mixed-Race Respondents Urged to Check Themselves — as Many Times as Necessary — on Census Form
The federal government's move to give room for individuals to indicate more than one ethnic tie is still new for many, but officials encourage them to check all categories that apply.
Anchors Aweigh for Kor-Am Achiever
Congressional appointment has Yechan Kim ready to set sail from the Westlake district on the edge of Downtown to the U.S. Naval Academy.
Who's Driving Immigration Reform?
Public demonstrations in recent years have offered indicators of a push-pull relationship between grassroots and the political class. Saturday's march in Los Angeles could show which side has the upper hand.
A Letter From IRS Is Not Necessarily Bad News
Divorce is tough enough, so who needs a message from the feds in the middle of settlement negotiations? Turns out that she did.
Massive Rally A Milestone in Fight for Immigration Reform
The crowds exceeded the organizers' expectations at the rally for immigration rights in Washington D.C. The rally was intended to get the attention of lawmakers but also brought together immigrant movements and their leaders from across the country.
A Patchwork Quilt of Love
An East Los Angeles social group joins with an Internet-based organization for Latinas to make a contribution to a program that aims to bring comfort to kids in need.

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