Memorial Day Commemorations

By Eliz Dowdy

The Los Angeles National Cemetery in West Los Angeles, just blocks from UCLA, situated between Sunset and Wilshire Boulevards, was swarming with family, friends, veteran organizations and media groups as they remembered the fallen comrades of the nation’s wars and police actions. The master of ceremonies was academy award winner Jon Voight, who is also a member of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Black Publishers to Celebrate 70th Anniversary

By Pharoh Martin
NNPA National Correspondent

The nation’s only association of Black newspaper publishers has chosen to commemorate its 70th year of existence in New York City--the birth place of the Black press--with a line-up of civil rights giants, issues panels, glitzy gathers and a Legacy of Excellence dinner.
This year’s theme is “Power to Influence Black America.”
“Our agenda is how do we find common ground in working together to reinforce the challenges of the Black press with advertising?” said Danny Bakewell, chair of the National Newspaper Publishers Association and publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel. “These companies have mega budgets but they don’t advertise with the Black press. Many of our major companies like AT&T, General Motors and Ford have come back online and reunited with the Black Press as major partners.”

Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride White House Event

First Lady Michelle Obama jokes with participants in the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House recently.

Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton

Written by: Precinct Reporter Group

NAACP Endorses Elena Kagan

By Hazel Trice Edney

NNPA Editor-in-Chief

The NAACP unanimously endorsed Elena Kagan, President Barak Obama’s choice for the U. S. Supreme Court, at its quarterly board meeting over the weekend, according to a statement released Saturday.

“After a careful and thorough review of Elena Kagan’s record, we have unanimously voted to endorse her nomination,” stated President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. “Elena Kagan has demonstrated a commitment to civil rights and equal justice under the law throughout her career. Kagan drew her inspiration from NAACP former counsel and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall who she considers a hero and mentor. During her tenure at the White House, Kagan worked on issues such as strengthening hate crimes legislation and civil rights enforcement. As a law school Dean, she worked to ensure a diverse student body and faculty. And as Solicitor General, Kagan has vigorously defended the nation’s equal opportunity and civil rights laws. We look forward to actively supporting her nomination,” Jealous said in the statement.

Pacific Area Change of Command

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Alameda - Vice Adm. Manson K. Brown, Coast Guard Pacific Area commander and retired Vice Adm. Jody A. Breckenridge, cut the cake at the reception following the Pacific Area change of command ceremony on Coast Guard Island in Alameda this week. Breckenridge retired during a brief ceremony following the change of command after thirty-four years of service.

Photo: Critchfield

Written by: Precinct Reporter Group

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