Temptations Founder Otis Emma Sharif Elected Mayor of Williams Reflects on the Compton (See page C-2) Group’s 60th Anniversary

VOL. LXXXVII NO. 22, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years, the Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself.” THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013

Foster says $100 Black art and culture infrastructure project to be ‘our very own’ economic catalyst, despite obstacles from COVID-19 pandemic

Destination Crenshaw President and COO, Jason Foster COURTESY OF DESTINATION CRENSHAW

By RayshaRd Lindsey says Jason Foster, presi- thriving not just surviving.” catalyst for Black econom- as a way to respond to the of the city’s most histor- Special to the Sentinel dent & COO of Destination Foster, 37, who earned ic development along the devastating impacts of the ic neighborhoods as the Crenshaw, a community- his degree in finance at boulevard, but a model for Metro LAX line construc- cradle of Black American “Here’s this opportunity driven cultural infrastruc- Howard University, took urban place keeping across tion project along Crenshaw culture with spaces de- to engage the community ture project that recently the helm six months ago. the country. Foster said, “I and gentrification concerns voted to Black creativity, around a Black-led project broke ground along its He says he was drawn to the had to be a part of this.” around transit development. ingenuity, artistry and ar- that is squarely focused on namesake, legendary South role because of the project’s Destination Crenshaw Its visual impact will mean uplifting our community,” L.A. boulevard. “It’s about potential to not only be a was originally conceived permanently stamping one {See CRENSHAW A-10}

1921 murder of 300+ Blacks noted by Pres. Biden and reissue of a written account by Mary Parrish

By CoRa JaCkson-Fossett lies elevated to the high- Staff Writer est level, many referred to the demonstrations as the May 31 marked the country’s “racial reckon- 100th anniversary of the ing.” Within that context, Tulsa race massacre, the the story of the rise and horrific slaughtering of fall of Greenwood was re- 300+ Blacks in Oklahoma vived. along with the total de- “Black Wall Street” struction of the Greenwood Oklahoma attracted district, also known as the many African Americans “Black Wall Street.” starting in the late 1870s While the tragic event and continuing into the was suppressed and con- early 1900s. After World cealed for decades, it cata- War I, many Blacks – pulted into the limelight whether veterans, educat- in 2020 as a result of the ed or unschooled – sought A Georgetown and Princeton University graduate, protests for the murder of places to call their own Chiquita Brooks-LaSure had served as managing direc- George Floyd by Minne- minus the discrimination tor at Manatt Health, where she focused on helping cli- apolis police officer Derek and bigotry rampant in the ents understand the implications of regulatory and leg- Chauvin. South. Tulsa was one of islative policies across private insurance, Medicaid, and

As marches and ral- – Mary E. Jones Parrish TRINITY UNIVERSITY PRESS {See PARRISH A-11} Medicare. COURTESY PHOTO SEE FULL STORY A-10 Dent, SEIU 721 President, Passes at 68

sentineL news seRviCe By staCy M. BRown NNPA Newswire Senior Linda Dent, a clerk in National Correspondent the Los Angeles County Two years ago, the National Newspaper Pub- lishers Association enthu- siastically elected a new national chair and an ex- ecutive committee with the promise of moving the or- ganization to new heights and re-invigorating the Black Press of America as Linda Dent SEIU 721 the trusted voice of Black Thanks to an experienced and dedicated all-women executive committee who as- communities across the na- cended to lead the national trade association, the NNPA has enjoyed perhaps two of

Tax Collector’s Office, who tion. the most successful and productive years in its history. COURTESY PHOTO rose from a steward to become Less than a year into the first woman and first Black their two-year term, the tens of millions of indi- Throughout the 81- strong, executing steadfast president of SEIU 721, passed world was confronted with viduals fell ill, and nearly 4 year history of the NNPA resilience in the face of ad- away on May 31 from pancre- the first global pandemic in million people died. Black and 194 years of the Black versity and racism. atic cancer. She was 68-years- 100 years – COVID-19. businesses, in particular, Press of America, African Thanks to an experi- www.lasentinel.net {See DENT A-8} Businesses shuttered, were decimated. Americans have remained {See PRESS A-8} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 Biden-Harris Administration Steps up Efforts to Narrow Racial Wealth Gap BY STACY M. BROWN small, disadvantaged busi- development and rehabili- through homeownership gressional promise in the between 1980 and 2015,” the NNPA Newswire Senior nesses by 50 percent, translat- tation of affordable homes remains persistently un- Fair Housing Act to end dis- Administration said. National Correspondent ing to an additional $100 bil- for low- and moderate- equal,” administration offi- crimination in housing and “The impact of these dis- lion over five years and help- income homebuyers and cials stated. will collectively provide the parities in-home appraisals President Joe Biden and ing more Americans realize homeowners. “In his first week in legal framework for HUD to can be sweeping, limiting Vice President Kamala Harris their entrepreneurial dreams. • $5 billion for the office, President Biden issued require private and public homeowners’ ability to prop- are stepping up their efforts to erly benefit from refinancing narrow the racial wealth gap. or re-selling their homes at Following the President’s higher valuations and thereby visit to Oklahoma, where he contributing to the already- observed the centennial of sprawling racial wealth gap.” the Tulsa Race Massacre, the The President is also Administration announced it charging Housing and would reinvest in communi- Urban Development Secre- ties that failed policies have tary Marcia Fudge to lead a left behind. first-of-its-kind interagency Specifically, the Admin- initiative to address inequity istration is expanding access in home appraisals. to two key wealth-creators – The effort will seek to homeownership and small utilize, quickly, the many business ownership – in com- PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA levers at the federal govern- munities of color and disad- The impact of these disparities in-home appraisals can be sweeping, limiting homeowners’ ability to properly benefit ment’s disposal. vantaged communities. from refinancing or re-selling their homes at higher valuations and thereby contributing to the already-sprawling racial These include potential wealth gap. “The President has been enforcement under fair and continues to be inten- housing laws, regulatory tional in his actions to nar- • The Administration Unlocking Possibilities Pro- a memorandum directing the entities alike to rethink action, and development of row the racial wealth gap,” also released new informa- gram, an innovative new U.S. Department of Housing established practices that standards and guidance in administration officials tion regarding President grant program that awards and Urban Development contribute to or perpetuate close partnership with noted in a media call. Biden’s American Jobs Plan flexible and attractive fund- (HUD) to address discrimina- inequities.” industry and state and local Biden is the first presi- proposals to create jobs and ing to jurisdictions that take tion in our housing market.” Additionally, the Biden- governments to root out dis- dent to visit the Greenwood build wealth in communi- steps to reduce needless barri- They continued: Harris Administration is tak- crimination in the appraisal District in Tulsa devastated ties of color: ers to producing affordable “Today, the Administra- ing on discrimination in and homebuying process. by White supremacists who • A new $10 billion housing and expand housing tion is announcing that it is home appraisals. “These are the kinds of murdered more than 300 Community Revitalization choices for people with low taking critical steps towards The White House point- policies and practices that African Americans and dec- Fund to support communi- or moderate incomes. realizing the President’s ed to a 2018 Brookings keep Black families in imated a thriving Black ty-led civic infrastructure • $31 billion in small directive. HUD has now study that found that homes Greenwood and across the business corridor in 1921. projects that create innova- business programs that will sent both its proposed rule in majority-Black neighbor- nation from building genera- The Administration said tive shared amenities, spark increase access to capital for on countering housing prac- hoods are often valued at tional wealth through home- Greenwood and areas new local economic activi- small businesses and provide tices with discriminatory tens of thousands of dollars ownership,” administration around the country that have ty, provide services, build mentoring, networking, and effects and its proposed less than comparable homes officials stated. a high concentration of community wealth, and other forms of technical interim final rule on the in similar – but majority- Visit https://www.white- minorities would benefit strengthen social cohesion. assistance to socially and legal duty to Affirmatively White – communities. house.gov/briefing- from plans that include: • $15 billion for new economically disadvantaged Further Fair Housing to And the crisis is worsen- room/statements- • Addressing racial dis- grants and technical assis- businesses seeking to access HUD’s Congressional ing, they said. releases/2021/06/01/fact- crimination in the housing tance to support the plan- federal contracts and partici- authorizing committee in “Arecent study found that sheet-biden-harris- market, including launching ning, removal, or retrofitting pate in federal research and the Senate and the House of the gap between the appraised administration-announces- a first-of-its-kind intera- of existing transportation development investments. Representatives for review value of homes in predomi- new-actions-to-build-black- gency effort to address infrastructure that creates a The Biden-Harris and will publish them in the nantly White neighborhoods wealth-and-narrow-the- inequity in-home appraisals barrier to community con- Administration is announc- Federal Register next week. compared to comparable racial-wealth-gap/ to view a and conducting rulemaking nectivity, including barriers ing additional steps to end “These proposed rules homes in predominantly White House Fact Sheet on to combat housing discrimi- to mobility, access, or eco- discrimination and bias in the will align federal enforce- Black and Latino neighbor- all of the actions the Admin- nation aggressively. nomic development. housing market. ment practice with the con- hoods nearly doubled istration plans to take. • Use the federal govern- • A new Neighborhood “More than 50 years ment’s purchasing power to Homes Tax Credit to attract since the Fair Housing Act’s grow federal contracting with private investment in the passage, access to wealth George Floyd Family Meets with President Biden at the White House, Lawmakers on Capitol Hill BY STACY M. BROWN It also requires that all officer Derek Chauvin NNPA Newswire Senior law enforcement officers pinned Floyd down and National Correspondent receive training on racial, held his knee in the prone religious, and discriminato- African American man’s The family of George ry profiling. neck for more than nine Floyd visited Capitol Hill If passed, the bill would minutes. and the White House on ban chokeholds, carotid Floyd was seen on Tuesday, May 25, the holds, and no-knock war- video pleading with Chau-

George Floyd died on May 25, 2020, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chau- vin pinned Floyd down and held his knee in the prone African American man’s neck for more than nine minutes.

anniversary of their loved rants at the federal level. It vin, telling the officer that ones’ death at the hands of also mandates the use of he could not breathe. The Minneapolis Police. dashboard cameras and violent murder sparked And Congresswoman body cameras for federal global outrage and led to Karen Bass vowed that the officers and establishes a demonstrations against long-delayed George Floyd National Police Miscon- racism – particularly police Justice in Policing Act duct Registry to prevent brutality against African would eventually become officers who commit viola- Americans. law. tions from serving else- President Biden had “I stand here to renew where. expressed hope that the the commitment that we The bill also would George Floyd Justice in will get this bill on Presi- strip officers of qualified Policing Act would pass by dent Biden’s desk,” Con- immunity, allowing for vic- the anniversary of Floyd’s gresswoman Bass tims to sue police individu- death, but the Senate so far remarked. “We will get this ally. has failed to pass the meas- bill on the desk, and what is After the meeting with ure. important is that when it Bass and House Speaker White House Press Sec- reaches the President, it is a Nancy Pelosi, Floyd’s fam- retary Jen Psaki said the substantive piece of legis- ily planned to visit Presi- President would meet alone lation.” dent Biden in the White with the Floyd family so The U.S. House passed House. Their schedule that they could engage in a the George Floyd Justice in takes them back to Capitol “real conversation.” Policing Act in March, but Hill for a meeting with “He has a genuine rela- the bill has stalled in the Democratic Sen. Cory tionship with them,” Psaki evenly divided Senate. Booker of New Jersey and stated. “And the courage The measure would Republican Sen. Tim Scott and grace of this family — prohibit federal, state, and of South Carolina. and especially George local law enforcement from George Floyd died on Floyd’s daughter, Gianna racial, religious, and dis- May 25, 2020, after for- — has really stuck with the criminatory profiling. mer Minneapolis police president.” THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 FAQ: What You Need To Know About Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine And Adolescents 12 to 15

BY:DR.JERRY P. ABRAHAM against severe illness, hos- Q: Were the vaccines our 12 to 15-year-olds vac- A: If you have specific return to in-person learn- Director, Kedren Vaccines pitalization and death in thoroughly tested in the cinated, families can be questions about a medical ing, the state’s public at Kedren Health in Los 12-15 age group? Where safer as we venture out condition, please talk to health objective is to get as Angeles can I see the research or more, go on vacations, your healthcare provider, many of our 2.1 million studies about the Pfizer return to in-person class- local community clinic or a 12- to 15-year-olds vacci- As a physician of color, vaccine and youth? nated over the coming when the COVID-19 vac- A: Pfizer’s phase three weeks and months prior to cines were developed, I clinical trial enrolled 2,260 the new school year. By immediately understood adolescents 12 to 15 years getting our young people the importance of taking of age in the United States. vaccinated soon, we can down every barrier to Researchers recorded 18 have peace of mind in ensure they were made cases of symptomatic coro- knowing those over age 12 available to Black and navirus infection in the are protected against Brown communities. placebo group, and none COVID-19, both inside As a vaccines advocate, among the children who and outside of the class- I am excited The U.S. Food received the vaccine, indi- room. and Drug Administration FILE PHOTO cating that it was highly Q: Where can I go to (FDA) extended the Dr. Jerry P. Abraham, direc- effective at preventing learn more about the vac- authorization of the Pfizer- tor, Kedren Vaccines at symptomatic illness. More cine? BioNTech vaccine to ages Kedren Health in Los Angeles information on the clinical A: More information 12 to 15 and that the Cen- trials can be found here. on the COVID-19 vaccine ters for Disease Control those ages 12 to 15, the Q: Why should I vac- is available at Vacci- and Prevention’s (CDC) FDA granted emergency cinate my child if cases nateALL58.com. vaccine safety review panel use of the Pfizer vaccine are low and children Q: When and where and the Western States Sci- for this next eligible age aren’t severely impacted can I sign up to get my entific Safety Review group. The Western States by COVID-19? teen vaccinated? Workgroup recommended Scientific Safety Review A: As more adults and A: Parents and guard- that the vaccine is safe and workgroup convened teens ages 16 and up COURTESY PHOTO ians can check vaccine effective in protecting this immediately upon CDC become vaccinated, our Dr. Jerry Abraham administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a availability and book an age group against severe review of the FDA’s focus shifts to our younger 12-year-old client. appointment through illness, hospitalization and authorization, issuing its population, as they remain MyTurn.ca.gov or call Cal- death. The Pfizer vaccine recommendation just days susceptible. rooms, play sports, have public health office. ifornia’s COVID-19 Hot- has already been safely later. The American Acade- sleepovers -- and get back Q: Will my child be line at 1-833-422-4255. administered to millions of Q: What side effects my of Pediatrics reports to doing the things we love. required to get vaccinated You can also call your fam- California adults, including have been seen in adoles- that as of May 2021 youth Q: Are there any teens before returning to in- ily doctor, local communi- more than 30 percent of cents? now account for 22 percent who should NOT get vac- person schooling? ty health clinic or public 16–17-year-olds. A: Side effects for of new COVID-19 cases in cinated due to increased A: While vaccination health office for more It’s now time for par- young people are similar to the U.S., when this time risk? isn’t currently required to information. ents to start scheduling those experienced by adults last year youth cases were appointments through My which could include a sore only around three percent. Turn to get their teens vac- arm, fever, fatigue, chills, Since older people are now Governor Newsom Announces cinated. I understand that headache, and nausea. vaccinated, it is important some parents may still have Some experience more to get young people vacci- questions and want to learn symptoms than others nated to prevent new cases Historic ‘Vax for the Win’ more. Here are the facts on while others have none. As from increasing, starting the COVID-19 vaccine for with any other vaccine, with our 12 to 15-year- those ages 12 to 15. medical experts remind us olds. Program to Get More Q: Is the vaccine safe that mild symptoms are The more vaccinations for our youth ages 12 to normal and are a sign that that get into the arms of 15? the body is building immu- those eligible, the more we Californians Vaccinated by June 15 A: After clinical trials nity and it is important to stop the spread of COVID- $116.5 million vaccine incentive program – the biggest showed the COVID-19 remember that the vaccines 19 and shrink the pool of vaccine is safe and highly have proven to be safe and people vulnerable to this in the nation – to boost vaccinations as California prepares effective in protection effective for all of us. deadly virus. By getting to fully reopen the economy June 15

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Governor Gavin New- som launched “Vax for the GoingGoing back back to to work? work? PreparingPreparing to to travel? travel? Win,” a new multi-faceted vaccine incentive program designed to motivate Cali- fornians to get their vaccina- DON’TDON’T GUESS. GUESS. tion leading up to the state’s reopening on June 15. The incentives aim to give an AP PHOTO extra nudge to those who GET THE TEST! Governor Gavin Newsom GET THE TEST! still need to get vaccinated against COVID-19, espe- nated and help keep Califor- who begin and complete FAST AND FREE COVID TESTING AVAILABLE NOW. cially those in hard-to-reach nia safe,” said Dr. Tomás J. their COVID-19 vaccination communities, while also Aragón, California Depart- will automatically be eligi- thanking everyone who has ment of Public Health ble to receive a $50 prepaid already been vaccinated. Director and State Public or grocery card, worth a “Getting every eligible Health Officer. “The State total of $100 million. It Californian vaccinated is will work closely with our gives them the option to how we bring our state roar- partners at local health select from a $50 Virtual ing back from this pandem- departments and communi- Prepaid Card (which can be ic,” said Governor Newsom. ty-based organizations to spent online, in-store where “California has already ensure the program reaches major debit cards are accept- made incredible progress in families living in communi- ed, or added to a mobile the fight against COVID-19, ties with the lowest vaccina- wallet to be used to shop in with the lowest case rates in tion rates, who might face stores that accept mobile the country, while adminis- language barriers and other wallets), or a $50 grocery With the goal of keeping our communities healthy and safe, tering millions more vac- obstacles.” gift card from Kroger cines than any other state. we are proud to off er FAST and FREE COVID-19 testing at a All Californians aged (which includes Ralphs, But we aren’t stopping 12+ who are at least partial- Food 4 Less and Foods Co.) church near you! 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Raymond Ave. encourage those who need Beginning on May 27, email address can receive a Testing Days & Times: Pasadena, CA 91103 extra support to get vacci- the next two million people physical card by calling 1- Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-5pm (626) 798-0503 Sat 8am-4pm Testing Days & Times: 833-993-3873, 7-10 days Tue 10am-5pm after receiving their final Wed 1pm-8pm dose. Those without a per- Thu 10am-5pm manent address can also call WWW.AACEC-CAL.ORG/COVIDTESTING to coordinate delivery. WWW.AACEC-CAL.ORG/COVIDTESTING For more information, visit COVID19.ca.gov/vax- for-the-win. To schedule an appointment to be vaccinat- ed, visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call the CA COVID-19 Hot- COURTESY PHOTO line at 1-833-422-4255. THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 NAACP President Discusses Biden Administration Appointees and the Impact of COVID on Black Americans

BY STACY M. BROWN Be Known." economic setbacks." housing a broad array of The hub, found at ing 'COVID Unmasked' NNPA Newswire Senior He discussed the launch of The mainstay of the features designed to naacp.org/covidknowmore, virtual town hall series, National Correspondent "COVID.KNOW.MORE," a NAACP's ‘COVID. empower African Ameri- exists as a user-friendly, local mask distributions, campaign conceived with the central place for individu- and other COVID educa- Derrick Johnson, the intent of providing to Black als, community groups, tion efforts, the NAACP president and CEO of the Americans the most compre- partners, and NAACP has been dedicated to fight- NAACP, the nation's hensive suite of relevant branches alike to see the ing this pandemic from the largest and most pre-emi- information and resources on latest news and informa- outset. COVID. KNOW nent civil rights organiza- COVID-19 available, curat- tion, research, resources, MORE is the natural evolu- tion, said the group has ed specifically for them. science-based guidance, tion to continue to expand continued to seek to ensure "With the country and updates from medical not only the information that communities of color showing increasing signs experts. provided to our communi- remain informed. of reopening each day, the The platform further ties but also to address the The NAACP's mission tendency exists among reinforces the NAACP as long-term implications and is that everyone receives some to forget the most the most visible and trusted impacts of the pandemic the facts they need to make devastating impacts of resource for African Amer- and systemic disparities." the best decisions for their COVID-19," said Johnson. icans on the health crisis. Johnson also discussed families and communities "In many of our most "The NAACP is contin- the importance of the while the fight against the vulnerable communities, uing its work to help our Biden-Harris administra- pandemic goes forward, the the battle against the dis- most vulnerable citizens tion's appointments of Derrick Johnson is the president and CEO of the NAACP, president added. ease continues to rage on as the nation's largest and most pre-eminent civil rights and communities safely Black women like Kristen Johnson appeared for a Americans contend with organization. navigate back to normalcy Clarke and Marcia Fudge live interview with the not just high infection while countering the ongo- to key posts. National Newspaper Pub- rates, but also the pandem- KNOW.MORE' effort is a cans' decision-making as ing devastation of COVID- "Highly-qualified indi- lishers Association's morn- ic's long term health impli- now live, multifaceted they navigate the pandemic 19," notes Johnson. viduals," Johnson conclud- ing news program, "Let It cations and unprecedented online information hub – at their convenience. "Through our pioneer- ed. Californians Can Claim COVID-Related Sick Leave for Four More Months BT QUINCI LEGARDYE now have access to up to 80 provisions in the previous work or telework because an independent contractor, average number of hours California Black Media hours of paid time off for 2020 expanded paid sick they were caring for them- they may be entitled to they worked each day in reasons related to COVID- leave legislation. That law selves due to COVID-19, receive the expanded paid the six months prior to their More Californians now 19. expired Jan. 1. caring for a child or another sick leave. leave. Newly hired part- qualify for COVID-related The maximum amount On April 26, the Califor- family member, or attend- The amount of paid time workers without fixed paid sick leave. of 2021 COVID-19 Supple- nia Department of Industrial ing a vaccine appointment. leave each worker receives schedules are entitled to the Thanks to the state’s mental Paid Sick Leave an Relations announced the Other qualifying circum- is based on an employee’s number of hours that they 2021 COVID-19 Supple- employee can receive is launch of an online eligibil- stances include caring for a work schedule. Employees worked in the previous two ity tool that workers can use child whose school or place are entitled to 80 hours of weeks. to determine whether they of care is closed or unavail- paid leave if they are con- The expanded paid sick qualify for the expanded able due to COVID-19 on sidered full time, or if they leave is paid out by paid sick leave. the premises. worked or were scheduled employers with more than In the announcement, The 2021 supplemental to work an average of at 25 employees. If an Labor Commissioner Lilia paid sick leave is only avail- least 40 hours per week in employer refuses to pay for García-Brower said, “The able for those working for the two weeks before they the leave, the employee can 2021 Supplemental Paid employers that have 26 or take the leave. Part-time file a claim with the Cali- Sick Leave law provides more employees. The 2021 employees with fixed fornia Labor Commission- workers up to 80 hours of law also only applies to W- schedules are entitled to the er’s Office. paid sick leave if they or a 2 employees, unlike the number of hours the For more information SHUTTERSTOCK family member are unable 2020 law which applied to employee is scheduled to on the paid sick leave pro- to work or telework due to independent contractors in work over two weeks. gram or to check eligibility, mental Paid Sick Leave law, $511 per day, or $5,110 in COVID-19, including for the food sector. If a person Part-time employees visit the California Depart- SB 95, which went into total. This is separate from vaccine-related reasons. believes they are an without fixed schedules are ment of Industrial Relations effect in March and was any paid sick leave taken in We designed this tool so employee misclassified as entitled to take 14 times the website. introduced by Sen. Nancy 2020. The law is retroactive, workers and their employ- Skinner (D-Berkeley) in extending eligibility back to ers can get information on December last year. But eli- Jan. 1, 2021, through Sept. workers’ paid sick leave giblilty for that compensa- 30. Before the 2021 law options.” tion will continue for only passed, Californians were According to the web- four more months. only eligible for three days site, in order to be eligible, Qualifying employees of paid sick leave based on workers must be unable to Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments Begin in July Monthly payments will begin on July 15 for the Child Tax Credit in President Biden’s American Rescure Plan

BY STACY M. BROWN ows or widowers, $112,500 The IRS is urging peo- NNPA Newswire Senior for heads of household, and ple with children to file National Correspondent $75,000 for all other tax- their 2020 tax returns as payers. soon as possible to make President Joe Biden has Families will receive sure they’re eligible for the declared that “help is here” monthly payments from the appropriate amount of the for families with children IRS of up to $300 for each Child Tax Credit and any who will begin receiving child under six-years-old. other tax credits they’re eli- advanced monthly pay- They will get $250 for gible for, including the ments from the child tax each child over six and up Earned Income Tax Credit credit. to 18-years-old. (EITC). For tax year 2021, the The advance payments Filing electronically Internal Revenue Service of the 2021 Child Tax with direct deposit also can speed refunds and future advance CTC payments, the IRS said. Eligible taxpayers do not need to take any action now other than to file their 2020 tax return if they have not done so. “The American Rescue Plan is delivering critical tax relief to middle class and hard-pressed working families with children.

ISTOCK PHOTO With today’s announce- ment, about 90 percent of reported that families Credit will arrive each families with children will claiming the credit will month beginning on July get this new tax relief receive up to $3,000 per 15 and through December automatically, starting in qualifying child between to eligible taxpayers who July,” President Biden the ages of 6 and 17 at the have a primary home in the stated. end of 2021. They will United States for more than “While the American receive $3,600 per qualify- half the year. Rescue Plan provides for ing child under age six at The IRS said the total this vital tax relief to hard- the end of 2021. Previously of the advance payments working families for this the amount of the CTC was would be up to 50 percent year, Congress must pass up to $2,000 per qualifying of the Child Tax Credit. the American Families child under the age of 17 at Advance payments will Plan to ensure that work- the end of the year. be estimated from informa- ing families will be able to The increased amounts tion included in eligible count on this relief for are reduced for incomes taxpayers’ 2020 tax returns years to come. For work- over $150,000 for married – or 2019 returns if the ing families with children, taxpayers filing a joint 2020 returns are not filed this tax cut sends a clear return and qualifying wid- and processed yet. message: help is here.” A-6 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 Gov. Newsom Okays Inquiry Into Death Row Inmate’s Clemency Request BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY ordered more forensic test- Douglas Ryen and Peggy innocent.” statement continued. Douglas Ryen was found AND BO TEFU ing of several items for Ryen, their 10-year-old “No one should serve Contrary to the LDF’s on the tan t-shirt that was California Black Media DNA evidence as requested daughter Jessica Ryen, and decades in prison, much claims, San Bernardino never introduced by the by Cooper in his petition. 11-year-old house guest less on death row, absent County DA Jason Ander- prosecution at his trial,” After numerous said Anderson in the letter. appeals, several rounds of Among the items new DNA testing, and a processed for forensic test- petition requesting further ing was an orange towel forensic testing, California with DNA evidence that Gov. Gavin Newsom contradicted claims that signed an executive order Cooper was involved in the last week opening the way crime. for an independent investi- Civil rights advocates gation that will evaluate at LDF said, “Recent DNA death row inmate Kevin testing from a towel con- Cooper’s application for nected to the crime clemency. revealed a full DNA profile Cooper, a condemned ISTOCK PHOTO FILE PHOTO that does not match Mr. Black man, requested that Cooper or any victim.” the state perform further The DNA tests were Christopher Hughes. The confidence in their convic- son insisted that Cooper is “The risk of wrongful forensic tests on various assessed by Cooper’s legal Ryens’ 8-year-old son Josh tion. Mr. Cooper’s convic- guilty of the crimes in an conviction is of course items of evidence from the team and prosecutors at the survived, following critical tion does not meet that open letter to the governor. especially grave in capital 1983 murders of four peo- San Bernardino County injuries. standard,” wrote LDF’s The SBCDA followed cases, given the finality of ple in Chino Hills in San District Attorney's Office Cooper, who subse- leaders. up in a statement dated the death sentence,” the Bernardino County. (SBCDA). quently escaped a prison in Prior to Cooper’s peti- May 28 that “a jury, judge, advocates said. Cooper has served over Newsom ordered the Chino Hills before alleged- tion, the United States the California Supreme However, San Bern- 35 years on death row at investigation based on ly committing the crimes, Court of Appeals for the Court, and every reviewing ardino County District San Quentin State Prison Cooper and the prosecutors was convicted and sen- Ninth Circuit denied Coop- state and federal court have Attorney Anderson said “it for the crimes. having “starkly different tenced to death. While er’s request for a review of concluded that Cooper is is impossible to ascribe any “Mr. Cooper maintains views regarding how the serving time on burglary his conviction. guilty.” significance to either the that he is innocent of the results should be interpret- charges, he confessed to But, according to Ninth DNA evidence and sci- towel or the profile.” crimes of which he was ed and the reliability and the escape but maintains Circuit Judge M. Margaret entific tests that Cooper As of May 5, 2021, the convicted and contends integrity of certain evi- his innocence in the mur- McKeown, facts surround- requested for the past 38 California Department of that the evidence intro- dence,” he stated in the ders. ing the case raised further years have confirmed Rehabilitation and Correc- duced at trial against him order. The National Associa- questions regarding, Cooper’s guilt and New- tions’ (CDRC) currently was manufactured, mishan- “I have reviewed the tion for the Advancement “examples of evidentiary som and “any other counsel listed 704 prisoners in its dled, planted, tampered record in this case, includ- of Colored People gaps, mishandling of evi- should follow the facts, Condemned Inmate Sum- with, or otherwise tainted ing the recent test results (NAACP) Legal Defense dence, and suspicious cir- law, and science,” SBCDA mary (CIS). A total of 252 by law enforcement,” said and the parties' views and Educational Fund, Inc. cumstances.” stated. inmates (35.8%), the high- Newsom in executive order regarding those results. At (LDF) says it supported “The case against Mr. Anderson said the LDF est of the population in the N-06-21, which he signed this time, I continue to take Cooper’s request for an Cooper was doubtful from letter, “ignores the recent state, are Black while 226 on May 28. no position regarding Mr. “innocence investigation” the beginning,” said LDF DNA test results that con- (32.1%) are White and 132 The law firm Morrison Cooper's guilt or inno- based on critical aspects of representatives. firm Cooper’s presence Latinos (18.1%) are death and Foerster, LLP has been cence, or whether to grant the case in a letter submit- “San Bernardino law inside the victims’ home at row inmates. appointed to serve as spe- executive clemency,” the ted to Newsom. enforcement targeted Mr. the time of the murders.” Several politicians in the cial counsel to the Board of governor said. “In cases Legal advisors at LDF Cooper as the sole suspect “Please recall that last few years have request- Parole Hearings (BPH) to where the government also said that racist inci- even though the evidence Cooper has never been able ed evaluations in the Coop- conduct the investigation. seeks to impose the ulti- dents, including hate pointed to multiple to explain how his blood er case, including Vice- Cooper submitted his mate punishment of death, speech and Nazi insignia, assailants. Plus, the surviv- was found at the crime President Kamala Harris application for clemency to I need to be satisfied that colored the trial’s verdict. ing victim Josh Ryen ini- scene before anyone knew when she was California’s former Gov. Jerry Brown in all relevant evidence is The LDF said doubts about tially indicated that three Cooper had escaped from junior Senator, as well as 2016. In 2018, Brown carefully and fairly exam- Cooper’s conviction wors- White or Latino men com- prison, and how his blood the state’s current senior ordered new DNA testing ined.” ened when federal Judge mitted the crime,” the LDF and the blood of victim Sen. Dianne Feinstein. of some of the items of evi- In 1985, Cooper was Jill Brown concluded in dence. In 2019, Newsom convicted of murdering 2009 that, “he is probably Historic Bill Raises Minimum Wage to $17 and Eliminates Tipped Wage for Contracted Workers at BWI Airport and Baltimore Penn Station BY STACY M. BROWN wages for a combined $17 They said that allows NNPA Newswire Senior per hour total compensation workers time to develop National Correspondent in 2026. their skills and become more The workers covered experienced, productive, Doran Brown, a con- include janitors, non-TSA and proficient. tracted wheelchair agent at security officers, cabin “Higher wages have cor- BWI Marshall Airport in Baltimore, woke up Tuesday morning with a new outlook and the promise of a much bigger paycheck. Following a three-year campaign, Brown and over 2,000 union and non-union contracted workers at BWI Marshall Airport and Balti- more Penn Station who earn as little as $8.50 per hour PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA plus tips will see their hourly “The Secure Maryland Wage Act aims to attract and compensation rise to $17 in retain experienced, and better-trained workers at height- five years. ened-security transportation facilities,” officials wrote in The higher salary is a a press release. result of the Secure Mary- land Wage Act, a new law cleaners, wheelchair atten- related with reduced sponsored by Maryland Sen- dants, passenger service turnover because as workers ator Antonio Hayes and Del- agents, ramp workers, bag- stay on the job longer, they egate Kriselda Valderrama. gage handlers, and ticket are less likely to search for According to a news and line agents. higher-paying jobs,” the release, the bill will also elim- “The Secure Maryland lawmakers stated. inate tipped wages for wheel- Wage Act aims to attract and Baltimore Mayor Bran- chair agents who say they retain experienced, and bet- don Scott, Baltimore Coun- often don’t receive any tips. ter-trained workers at ty Executive Johnny “This law is a blessing heightened-security trans- Olszewski, and Mont- to my family and me,” portation facilities,” officials gomery county executive Doran Brown, a contracted wrote in the release. Marc Elrich authored a wheelchair agent at BWI, Higher wages at “height- Maryland Matter op-ed stated in the news release. ened security locations” are urging passage of the bill. “I will finally get the not new, they argued, citing The Poor People’s raise I need and deserve to examples of other locations Campaign also included the support myself and my ail- where they have been bill as part of their “Moral ing mother who depends on applied like Los Angeles Monday State Capitol me,” Brown remarked. International Airport, John F. Demands Delivery.” Maryland officials call Kennedy International Air- According to the the bill a first-of-its-kind port, and the Port of Oakland. release, for three years, measure. Nearby Dulles and workers phone banked It ensures that the pre- National airports adopted a Maryland officials, lobbied, dominantly Black and wage policy because they shared their stories during immigrant workers at BWI concluded it would improve town hall meetings virtually and Penn Station will start safety and security, officials and in-person, and testified earning $13.50 per hour on stated. at hearings. January 1, 2022. The bill’s sponsors noted “I thank the leaders who The workers will see in the release that living stood with us and congratu- yearly increases up to $16 wages had been correlated late all of my coworkers per hour, plus $1 per hour with reduced low-wage who now are on a path to a supplement for benefits, or worker turnover and absen- living wage,” Brown con- an additional $1 per hour in teeism at airports. cluded. THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Experts Say It’s Rare that a ‘Jury of Your Peers’ Applies to African Americans

BY STACY M. BROWN shed information that led numbers, Black men appear can criminal justice system NNPA Newswire Corre- the group to finding the to have a higher risk of and defendants generally spondent defendant guilty of second- being knocked out of juror have the right to be tried by degree murder as opposed pools, Harris said. a jury of their peers, said If accused of a crime, first degree murder, which “When you couple Waukeshia Jackson, American Justice suppos- would have resulted in a racist policies and practices founder of the Atlanta- edly guarantees the right to life sentence,” Harris said. with socio-economics, the based Jackson & Lowe a trial in front of a “jury of Law Group. your peers.” In explaining the mean- However noble the idea ing of having “a jury of might be in theory, many your peers,” Jackson said legal experts acknowledge defendants aren’t entitled to that, due to systemic a jury containing members DARLENE HARRIS racism, having a jury of of their own race, gender, Attorney Darlene Harris your peers is often just an age, or sexual orientation. illusion. Most accurately, “jury sion rule dramatically court will permit it,” said For African Americans, of your peers” means “jury reduces the number of Western Michigan Univer- systemic racism in the PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA of fellow citizens,” she African Americans eligible sity Cooley Law School Throughout the country, African Americans are overrep- for jury selection because Professor and former criminal justice system has resented in felony convictions and therefore more likely to said. greatly contributed to mass be excluded from jury pools because individuals cannot “Nonetheless, wide- roughly, one-third of the Miami-Dade Judge Jeff incarceration in part serve as a juror if they’ve been convicted of a felony. spread discrimination adult African-American Swartz. because Blacks are more remains in the jury selec- male population has been “The jury pool should likely to be profiled, pulled That and other experi- share of Black men avail- tion process,” Jackson said. convicted of a felony and, be made of such a represen- over by police, searched, ences led Harris to question able for jury selection is While courts don’t have in many jurisdictions, these tative cross section in the and arrested. how much different the out- further diminished and to ensure that defendant’s citizens are forever barred same proportion as found in Once arrested, African come would have been if since people must take time race, gender, age, or sexual from serving on a jury,” the community,” Swartz Americans also are more there were Black men – off work to serve on juries, orientation is represented in Jackson said. said. likely to be detained prior from the same socio-eco- only people who can afford a jury pool, the Supreme “Race has a tremen- “Does this mean that on to their hearing which could nomic background as the to miss a paycheck, people Court has long held courts dous impact in criminal tri- many occasions that a take months. defendant – on the jury. with paid time off or flexi- may not remove a potential als, at least one African Black defendant may end “Jury selection creates “The scourge of racism ble work arrangements can juror solely based on these American juror can help up with an all-White jury? another concern,” said manifests in discriminatory afford to serve on a jury,” factors, she said. even the playing field when Yes it does,” Swartz said. Charlotte, N.C.-based policies and practices such Harris said. “For more than a centu- it comes to verdicts. Race Jackson added that Attorney Darlene Harris. as the ‘War on Drugs,’ Stop “Keep in mind that tri- ry, racial minorities have matters in the courtroom those who are not African “When a juror is unable and Frisk, and Three als for serious crimes are been protected from jury and race relates to percep- American haven’t experi- to relate to a person accused Strikes You’re Out,” Harris lengthy; a recent murder discrimination in theory but tion and judgment – espe- enced the racial discrimina- of a crime, the defendant is said. trial that I was a part of last- in practice, these laws have cially when a case is about tion and verbal abuse that more likely to face stiffer “Consequently, Black ed one month. How many little actual protection and race,” she said. are far too common for penalties, up to and includ- men are profiled more of us can afford to skip a one critical factor that The landmark 1986 members of the Black com- ing life in prison,” said Har- often, punished more fre- month’s pay?” she said. impacts African American case of Batson v. Kentucky munity. ris, who after trying a recent quently and more harshly While a judge is not eligibility to participate in established that lawyers Jurors from all-White murder trial, spoke to a than any other group in the required to exempt some- jury pool is the felon jury aren’t permitted to engage jury pools convict African White male juror who United States,” she said. one from jury duty because exclusion rule,” Jackson in systematic exercise of American defendants sig- shared that a lot of the The Sentencing Project the person can’t afford to go said. peremptory challenges of nificantly more often than jurors could not understand estimates that there are without a paycheck, Throughout the country, prospective jurors based White defendants and this the African American presently 2.2 million people defense attorneys are ill- African Americans are solely upon such suspect gap in conviction rate is defendant. incarcerated in America. served by forcing a person overrepresented in felony criteria. entirely eliminated when “The two people who Black men born in 2001 to miss pay to be their juror, convictions and therefore “However, if the attor- the jury pool includes at could relate to the defen- have a 1 in 3 chance of Harris added. more likely to be excluded ney – whether it be prose- least one African American dant happened to be Black being incarcerated. The right to a jury trial from jury pools because cutor of defense attorney – member, she said. women. They were able to Given these distressing is a hallmark of the Ameri- individuals cannot serve as can establish an age, race, “The makeup of a jury a juror if they’ve been con- ethnicity, or gender neutral can mean the difference victed of a felony. reason for the use of the between a conviction and Joe Collins Loses Again, “The felony jury exclu- peremptory challenge, the an acquittal,” Jackson said. Ordered to Pay $53,000 to Maxine Waters’ Attorneys Real life is SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE for one person, and that “Now, I have the waiting for you. person is himself. Joe receipts and the receipts This week, Congress- Collins is nothing more show that not only did I woman Maxine Waters than a serial filer of law- defeat Joe Collins in issued the following state- suits looking to attract November by over 100,000 Get vaccinated. ment after Judge Yolanda media attention at any cost votes despite the fact that he raised over $10 million from right-wing conserva- tives all over this country, but that I also defeated his case in court. Now the court has ordered him to pay over $53,000 to my attorneys. “It has come to my attention that Joe Collins, the loser and serial lawsuit filer, has filed yet another AP PHOTO lawsuit - this time naming Congresswoman Maxine Waters myself, Los Angeles County, and Los Angeles Orozco issued a final court – in this case, that cost is County Registrar Dean order stating that Joe $53,589. He even filed a Logan as defendants and Collins, loser of the 2020 lawsuit against the United challenging the election election for California’s States Navy, which he results. Doesn’t that sound like something we have heard before? This is a tac- tic taken right from Don- ald Trump’s playbook because Joe Collins is, indeed, a Trump puppet whose allegiance lies far from the best interest of our community. Just like I have in every other instance, I will defeat him in this case, too. FILE PHOTO “The fact is that the Joe Collins community is on my side because they know me and Holly Mitchell 43rdCongressional District, claimed to love, and lost they understand that I am LA County Supervisor must pay Congresswoman that too. His case against fighting for their best Maxine Waters’ attorneys’ me which falsely claimed interest every single day. fees. that I had slandered and The court is also on my “In the simplest of libeled him was summarily side because the law is the terms, Joe Collins has, once dismissed by the court after law and I am on the right again, done what he does I and my attorneys filed an side of it. Joe Collins has best – lose. After filing a anti-SLAPP motion on the filed once again to run baseless and frivolous law- basis that his case was mer- against me in the next itless. Of course, it was and election, but we will con- suit against me that went #VACCINATESOUTHLA nowhere, it became even the court agreed. Joe tinue to fight Joe Collins more clear that Joe Collins Collins is not able to prove and the huge sums of is not in this for the people that he was not dishonor- money he is receiving of the 43rd Congressional ably discharged from the from right-wingers all over WWW.WELLCHILD.ORG 877-612-8299 District, but is instead in it U.S. Navy. this country.” THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-8

{continued from Pg. A-1} enced and dedicated all- women executive commit- tee who ascended to lead the national trade associa- tion, the NNPA has enjoyed perhaps two of the most successful and productive years in its history. “Despite the pandemic, the Black Press of America is moving forward, and I’m so thankful that we have these Black women leaders who each stand for the ele- gance, integrity, vision, and success that Black America is known for,” NNPA Presi- dent and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. exclaimed. “This is the best execu- tive team the NNPA has had in years. The organization is probably in a better finan- cial situation in 2021 than we have been in the last three decades,” Dr. Chavis Thanks to an experienced and dedicated all-women executive committee who ascended to lead the national trade association, the NNPA has added. enjoyed perhaps two of the most successful and productive years in its history. COURTESY PHOTO The NNPA’s executive includes: National Chair challenging times the world then-Congressional Black lished a partnership with Force and was the first na- businesses and to help Karen Carter Richards has seen. Caucus Chair Karen Bass Facebook that resulted in tional news association to member newspapers and of the Houston Forward “We were able to re- (D-Calif.), Rep. Maxine the sponsorship of NNPA declare, based on the avail- other African American- Times, First Vice-Chair establish ourselves, and we Waters (D-Calif.), Rep. Al- conferences, grant funding able scientific data, that owned businesses recover Janis Ware of the Atlanta were also able to recruit exandria Ocasio-Cortez (D- of training programs for the COVID was an “airborne from the negative impact of Voice, Second Vice Chair and solicit new advertising New York), then-Sen. Ka- NNPA Fund for $140,000 in infectious disease” that was COVID-19. The SBA will Fran Farrer of the County based around the pandemic mala Harris (D-Calif.), and 2021, and a limited NNPA disproportionately deadly be a presenter at the Virtual News in Charlotte, National and the health crisis,” An- Sen. Chuck Schumer. ad buy for member publica- impacting Black America NNPA 2021 Annual Na- Secretary Jackie Hampton drews stated. Basketball legends tions. Currently, the NNPA • The Virtual NNPA tional Convention of the Mississippi Link in While about 37,000 Earvin “Magic” Johnson, is negotiating with Face- 2020 Annual National Con- • The NNPA in Jackson, MS and National workers were laid off or Isiah Thomas, and Kareem book about increasing its ad vention in July 2020 hit a 2021 has negotiated a “stra- Treasurer Brenda Andrews furloughed at media com- Abdul Jabbar, and Attor- buys with NNPA member record 100,000 pageviews tegic alliance” with the U.S. of the New Journal & Guide panies like the Los An- ney Joey Jackson, Rapper publications in 2021 and a dramatic increase over the Center for Disease Con- in Norfolk, VA. geles Times, Condé Nast, DMC, comedian Sinbad, 2022 number of in-person attend- trol (CDC) to assist in the “The NNPA is a big part The Dallas Morning News, and boxing icon, Sugar Ray • In 2020, for the ees that have comprised the national dissemination of of my life,” Richards ex- Gannett, McClatchy, Na- Leonard also joined the first time in the organi- audience when the event accurate and factual infor- plained. “I didn’t join the tional Public Radio, and livestreams for interviews zation’s history, NNPA- was held in physical loca- mation about COVID-19 to NNPA, I was born into the VOX, the NNPA added and shout outs to the NNPA negotiated print corporate tions Black America and to other NNPA.” staff and expanded services during its annual confer- sponsorships and advertis- • The Virtual NNPA communities of color. The “I’ve been serving the to NNPA member publish- ence. ing buys for NNPA member 2020 National Leadership CDC will also be present- NNPA for 40 years, right ers across the nation. Some of the appearances publications exceeded $20 Awards Reception in Sep- ing at the Virtual NNPA after I finished college and Buoyed by Dr. Chavis’ the NNPA’s senior national million. This includes ad tember 2020 had an addi- 2021 Annual National Con- my father sent me to the special on-camera interview correspondent recruited, buys from the U.S. Census tional 351,000 pageviews vention first conference,” Ware re- in Charleston, South Caro- like that of Dallas Maver- and political ads • In January 2021, “The NNPA has made called. “It was so impres- lina, with then Presidential icks owner Mark Cuban, • The NNPA Execu- the NNPA launched a daily, unprecedented progress un- sive to see so many African candidate Joe Biden, the led to direct business and tive Committee and other Monday through Friday, der the leadership of Chair American business owners NNPA embarked on nation- advertising sales for some NNPA member publishers early morning livestream Karen Carter Richards and in one place. I couldn’t be ally televised livestreams. members of the NNPA. in March 2020 participated video news show, “Let It Be the NNPA Executive Com- happier that I made that de- Each week, the NNPA The following is a list in the historic NNPA in- Known” hosted by Stacy mittee, as well as with the cision and commitment to reached tens of thousands that highlights the outstand- person exclusive live tele- Brown, NNPA Senior Na- dedication of all 17 mem- the NNPA.” of viewers as it introduced ing NNPA progress and ac- vised interview with former tional News Correspondent bers of the NNPA Board Hampton remarked that the world to its publishers complishments during the Vice President Joe Biden at 7:30 AM Eastern Time of Directors,” Dr. Chavis it had been her greatest hon- and business owners during past two years: in Charleston, South Caro- that attracts a growing na- stated. or to serve as NNPA secre- the broadcasts. • In January 2020, lina on the eve of the 2020 tional and international au- “As our nation and tary; a comment echoed The NNPA livestream the NNPA hosted a high- South Carolina Presidential dience and engagement on world continue to struggle by Fran Farrer, the second broadcasts reached another tech consultation at the Primary Election where behalf of the Black Press of to end the devastating im- vice-chair. level when its senior na- NNPA national office that Biden pledged to support America pact of the COVID-19 pan- “I was so happy to be tional correspondent re- included executives of the Black Press of America • NNPA’s national demic, the truth is there are a part of this organiza- cruited A-list superstars to Google, Local Media Asso- as the next President of the membership has today in- more opportunities today tion, and I have learned so appear on the social media ciation (LMA), and Asso- United States creased from 200 to 230 for the advancement of the much,” Hampton stated. channels of the Black Press. ciation of Alternative News • For the first time Black-owned newspapers Black Press of America via “It’s been my greatest An interview with Reg- (AAN) that resulted in the in the history of the NNPA, and media companies in the NNPA than ever be- honor to set aside the time gae superstar Ziggy Marley over $1 million ad buys the NNPA’s public news 2021 fore.” necessary to give back to an garnered a live audience from Google for NNPA portal, http://www.black- • In 2021, a record Dr. Chavis continued: organization that has done of more than 168,000 and member publications to pressusa.com achieved the number of 122 NNPA pub- “It continues to be my so much for me,” she said. reached several million date, college student intern- milestone of 3 million page lishers paid their annual honor to work directly Added Farrer: “The overall at Facebook.com/ ships for NNPA member views per month in January membership dues in the with the dynamic group of strength of the Black wom- BlackPressUSA/Videos, publications, and 18 NNPA of 2020 first two quarters of the year African American women en in leadership and in other and YouTube.com/c/Black- member newspapers select- • NNPA’s Digital • The NNPA in 2021 publisher-leaders who cur- areas can never be underes- PressUSATV. ed for Google News Initia- Network increased delivery became an official member rently serve in the impor- timated, and I’m so proud Temptations founder tive (GNI) “Google Ad Lab of digital advertising op- of The White House Cor- tant executive board leader- of what we’ve been able to Otis Williams, songstress Transformation Program” portunities, generating ad- respondents Association ship positions. My prayer accomplish as the executive Stephanie Mills, hip-hop Phase One in 2021. Phase ditional revenue for NNPA (WHCA) is that God will continue to committee.” icons Ice Cube, Chuck D, Two will be in 2022 for member publications in • The NNPA in bless the Black Press with While 2020 proved LL Cool J, and Russell the Google GNI that will each of the NNPA’s five re- 2021 has negotiated a “stra- success, sustainability, and challenging for Brenda An- Simmons also made ap- extend more opportunities gions in 2020 tegic alliance” with the U.S. experienced leadership.” drews and the New Journal pearances. for NNPA member publica- • In 2020, the Department of Commerce Click here to register & Guide, she noted how she Members of Congress tions NNPA established and has Small Business Associa- for the NNPA annual sum- and her team managed to and the Senate made ap- • Also, in January maintained the NNPA CO- tion (SBA) to strengthen mer convention, which runs overcome some of the most pearances, including 2020, the NNPA estab- VID-19 Pandemic Task African American-owned from June 23 to June 26. Dent, SEIU 721 President, Passes at 68 {continued from Pg. A-1} and the City of Los Angeles David Green, who was first force in American soci- to create the Targeted Local elected as the union’s trea- ety working every day to old. Hire program, a first-of- surer in 2013. A children’s close the widening gap Born in Louisiana and its-kind effort to set aside social worker and a 21-year between rich and poor and raised in Compton, Linda entry level city jobs for veteran of the Los Ange- the strongest voice for ra- witnessed the pernicious ex-offenders, the homeless les County Department of cial and economic justice. effect of racism and dedi- and other disadvantaged Children and Family Ser- He added that she believed cated her life to fighting for city residents, lifting nearly vices, Green also serves as unions were the last line of racial and economic justice 2,000 city residents out of an elected member of the defense protecting Ameri- for all. As a member of the poverty. Los Angeles County Em- can democracy against a bargaining team for L.A. “I have never met a ployee Retirement Associa- small group of ultra-rich, County, President Dent leader more fiercely dedi- tion Board of Investments. ultra-conservative political pioneered the strategy of cated to making a differ- “I am personally dev- donors and big corporations joining with community al- ence in the lives of work- astated by Linda’s passing who want to cut their own lies to push county govern- ing people,” said SEIU 721 and I promise to continue taxes at the expense of pro- ment to adopt programs that Executive Director Bob what she started inside our tections for ordinary work- helped a broad cross section Schoonover, who Dent suc- local,” said Green at a Me- ers. of working-class and poor ceeded as president of the morial Day conference call “We’ve lost a lioness of Angelenos, in addition to local. “She was my sister, with the local’s Executive Labor,” said Green. “But, members of her union. my ally and my friend for Board. “Linda believed we owe it to Linda to keep The alliances President decades and words cannot it was her job to listen to pushing.” Dent built ignited the Fight convey how much I and members and learn from Dent is survived by her for $15 campaign, sparking everyone else in our move- them, to focus their power husband, Lee Dent, and minimum wage increases Linda Dent COURTESY PHOTO ment will miss her.” and to help them use it to three children and seven first in L.A. County and the Under SEIU 721’s Con- make change,” Green said. grandchildren. Information City of L.A. that culminated million Californians. merly incarcerated find jobs stitution and Bylaws, Presi- Green said that Presi- about her memorial service in a landmark statewide law She created the Comp- with dignity, and pushed dent Dent will be succeeded dent Dent believed orga- will be available at seiu721. that raised wages for 6.5 ton Jobs Fair to help the for- L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti by SEIU 721 Vice President nized Labor was the only org THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 New Incentive Program Aims to Increase Vaccinations Governor Newsom hopes to have Californians fully vaccinated before the reopening on June 15.

BY BRIAN W. CARTER 12+ who have been partially vaccination in order to claim loved ones lost to COVID- According to race and appointment to be vaccinat- Contributing Writer vaccinated are eligible for their prize. If someone 19 and we keep all who are ethnicity, COVID-19 statis- ed, visit MyTurn.ca.gov or the cash prize drawings tak- under 18 wins, the cash will grieving in our thoughts and tics show: American Indi- call the CA COVID-19 Hot- Recently Governor prayers,” said Ferrer. “We an/Alaska Native with line at 1-833-422-4255. Gavin Newsom revealed the also keep in our hearts the 2,004; Asian with 56,649; For more information “Vax for the Win” incentive memory and sacrifice of the Black with 46,808; Hispan- and statistics on COVID-19 program to motivate Cali- men and women in the ic/Latino with 632,791; in Los Angeles County, fornians to get vaccinated armed forces that gave their Native Hawaiian/Pacific please visit http://pub- before the state’s reopening lives for our country. Islander with 4,222; White lichealth.lacounty.gov/ June 15. The program was “We hope that you con- created to help people get tinue to gather safely and vaccinated against COVID- protect each other." 19, especially those in hard- As of Monday, May 31, to-reach communities. the L.A. County Dept. of “California has already Public Health confirmed 5 made incredible progress in new deaths and 174 new the fight against COVID-19, cases of COVID-19. There GETTY IMAGES were 261 patients hospital- with the lowest case rates in The program was created to help people get vaccinated the country, while adminis- against COVID-19, especially those in hard-to-reach com- ized with COVID-19 with tering millions more vac- munities. 17% of nearly 6,760,000 cines than any other state,” individuals testing positive said Governor Newsom. ing place in June. Thirty be put in a savings account with symptoms. COURTESY PHOTO All Californians aged 12+ who have been partially vacci- “Getting every eligible Cali- winners in total will be for them until they turn 18. Public Health identified nated are eligible for the cash prize drawings taking place selected for the “$50,000 On Monday, Barbara 1,244,054 positive cases of fornian vaccinated is how in June. we bring our state roaring Fridays” cash prize draw- Ferrer, director of Public COVID-19 across all areas back from this pandemic. ings on June 4 and June 11, Health shared words of of L.A. County and a total of with 130,372; those of other For more detailed infor- “We’re doing everything totaling $1.5 million. On thanks to men and women 24,339 deaths. Cases across race and ethnicity with mation on COVID-19 vac- it takes to get Californians June 15, $1.5 million will be who have served and contin- the Southland: Los Angeles 98,518 and 208,022 under cination plans in L.A. vaccinated as we approach awarded to 10 Californians ued to encourage everyone County shows 1,179,386 investigation. County and to sign up for a June 15 to help us fully with a grand total of $15 to stay safe. cases, Long Beach with For more information, vaccination newsletter, reopen safely.” million in cash prizes. Win- “Each day, we join fam- 53,378 cases and Pasadena visit COVID19.ca.gov/vax- visit: www.VaccinateLA- All Californians aged ners must complete their ilies and friends mourning with 11,290. for-the-win. To schedule an County.com Kristen Clarke Becomes First Black Women Confirmed by Senate to Head DOJ’s Civil Rights Division division. legislation, the fight for nation as Kristen Clarke Clarke will no doubt con- The arm is responsible racial justice by confirming becomes the first woman, tinue her lifelong commit- for enforcing federal Kristen Clarke on the and notably, the first Black ment fighting tirelessly for statutes prohibiting dis- anniversary of George woman, confirmed to lead equal justice under the law crimination based on race, Floyd’s murder is particu- the Civil Rights Division,” for every individual in this color, and sex. larly poignant and appro- Henderson said in a state- country, including people Republicans opposed priate,” Sen. Schumer ment. of color facing racial and The confirmation makes Kristen Clarke the first Black the nomination, but Clarke exclaimed. In February, The Lead- sex discrimination, woman confirmed by the Senate to lead the division. won confirmation because Wade Henderson, inter- ership Conference released LGBTQ people, and reli- Senate Majority Leader im president and CEO of a letter signed by more than gious minorities targeted BY STACY M. BROWN ney Kristen Clarke to lead Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) The Leadership Confer- 100 civil and human rights because of their faith,” NNPA Newswire Senior the Justice Department’s used the chamber’s “Dis- ence on Civil and Human organizations supporting Henderson continued. “The National Correspondent Civil Rights Division. charge Petition” to move Rights, was among the first Clarke’s nomination. A Justice Department is in The confirmation her candidacy forward and to applaud the confirma- wide range of leaders and superb hands as it contin- The Senate voted 51-48 makes Clarke the first vote. tion. organizations have also ues to restore its role as on Tuesday, May 25, to Black woman confirmed “As we continue to pur- “This is a historic, submitted letters of support. chief enforcer of our civil confirm civil rights attor- by the Senate to lead the sue strong policing reform important moment for our “In this crucial role, rights.”

What California Can Learn from A Message Sponsored by Los Angeles County COVID Hotspots India and Brazil A DOCTOR’S NOTE ON VACCINES BY MANNY OTIKO rates, she said. She hadn’t Medicine, the pandemic California Black Media seen any deaths from people has killed about 100,000 Dr. Eloisa Gonzalez, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health who had been vaccinated. Brazilians to date. (This is While some Americans “Vaccinations are the the third highest COVID- are reluctant to take the main thing now,” said De 19 death toll in the world.) 1. What are the chances the coronavirus vaccines, Souza. The situation is so bad that vaccine has any long-term side which are widely available, India is currently in its some countries have barred effects on my health? they would do well to look second wave of the coron- Brazilians from entering After you receive your COVID-19 to other parts of the world avirus pandemic and averag- their borders. vaccine, you may feel some slight where people are desperate ing about 250,000 infections According to Dr. side effects, just like you would after for the medication. per day. Doctors and scien- Rosario Guerra, Brazil has In California, 35% of tists are finding that the its own variation of the the flu vaccine. Some of the most African Americans are par- virus has mutated and is virus known as the P.1 vari- common side effects include arm tially vaccinated, according affecting patients differently. ant. She said the country soreness, a mild fever or a headache. to state data. More than 50 De Souza noticed that suffers from a lack of med- But these symptoms will subside % of Whites have received during the first wave, most ical supplies to fight the after 24 hours. If you do feel any of the vaccine. Asians have of the people who died disease, but the vaccine is these side effects, there’s no need to the highest vaccination rate were elderly patients who effective. at 63 %. already had pre-existing “The vaccine is the only worry. This is your body’s way of According to doctors on conditions. However, the solution,” she said. “This is telling you it is building immunity Dr. Eloisa Gonzalez, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health the frontlines of the coron- people falling sick during the only solution we have.” and protecting you against COVID- avirus pandemic in coun- the second wave are 19. There are no known long-term negative effects of the vaccine. tries such as Brazil and younger patients. She said Guerra said Brazil is We do know that the vaccine protects you from getting extremely currently using the sick, possibly needing hospitalization or worse. AstraZeneca and Pfizer versions of the vaccine. However, only about 17 % 2. How do I know if my vaccines will protect me from new of the population has been variants that begin to circulate that may be more infections and vaccinated. dangerous? While the coronavirus Scientists are working around the clock to test the COVID-19 vaccine is fairly easy to vaccines against the new variants that may be more infectious or access in America, this has created resentment in other dangerous. So far, all three of the vaccines have proven to be effec- parts of the world. People tive against the variants—keeping you and your loved ones safe and

SHUTTERSTOCK in developing countries protected against the virus. have accused America of India – where the global the virus is now more lethal hoarding the vaccine, while 3. Will I need to get a booster shot and if so, how many crisis has been most intense and infectious. India cur- the medication is desper- months after I have been fully vaccinated? -- the vaccine is one of the rently has an estimated16 ately needed in others parts most reliable tools they million COVID-19 cases of the globe. We don’t know yet if we’ll need booster shots or annual vaccines, have to fight the disease. and has reported 300,000 According to Dr. Mark but scientists are studying this now. The doctors shared their deaths since the beginning Lipsitch, professor of Epi- experiences recently during of the pandemic. demiology and director of 4. What should parents know about the vaccines for those a media briefing organized “The second wave is the Center for Communica- younger than 16 years of age? by Ethnic Media Services. more potent and more ble Disease Dynamics at If we want to protect all of our loved ones from this deadly virus, Dr. Rosemarie De infectious,” she said. “I’m the Harvard School of Pub- Souza, who works at a hos- finding younger patients lic Health, the only way to we all need to be vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccines, like other pital in Mumbai, India, car- are affected.” stamp out the disease is by vaccines your children get, are safe and effective and help us eradi- ried out a study of about 680 Brazil has also been America sharing the med- cate disease in our community. Remember that only the Pfizer vac- patients who were affected badly hit by the coron- ication. cine is available for those who are 12-17 years old. during the first wave of the avirus pandemic. Brazilian “I think there is a moral pandemic. She says vac- President Jair Bolsonaro, appeal to be made to the cines have been critical to who initially downplayed rich countries of the world, Visit Vaccinatelacounty.com to make your saving patients’ lives. the threat of the disease, that ongoing transmission People who had even contracted COVID- (of COVID-19) is bad for vaccinaon appointment. received both doses of the 19. However, according to the rest of the world,” he vaccine had low mortality John Hopkins University of said. THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-10

Foster says $100 Black art and culture infrastructure project to be ‘our very own’ economic catalyst, despite obstacles from COVID-19 pandemic {continued from Pg. A-1} owned businesses along the -- the riverfront beautifi- chitectural excellence. While corridor that has benefitted cation project that brought still under construction, Fos- from the DC Thrive’s tech- him back to Los Angeles ter says Destination Cren- nical support program as the with his wife Janell, in shaw’s economic impact has pandemic forced businesses 2011. “Destination Cren- already begun for some busi- to pivot to digital sales plat- shaw is the summation of all that work for me. It’s our community being en- gaged at the infrastructure level on how the city can serve our economic needs, while improving our qual- ity of life.” It’s not just benefiting businesses who are tak- ing notice of Destination L.A. City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Destination Crenshaw

Crenshaw’s potential to President and COO, Jason Foster COURTESY OF DESTINATION CRENSHAW boost businesses. Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, executive di- us and unapologetically “She gets this commu- suffered months of con- rector of Local Initiatives so,” says Karen Mack, a nity and she understands struction, on top of the

Rendering of Destination Crenshaw’s “I AM Park”COURTESY Support Corporation Los Destination Crenshaw Ad- this project and that shows impact of the pandemic.

OF DESTINATION CRENSHAW Angeles (LISC LA), who visory Council member up throughout its design Development for the has praised Foster’s short and executive director of elements with guidance Crenshaw/LAX Line took nesses. forms to stay competitive. tenure. “Jason Foster has LA Commons in Leimert and input from the Advi- away hundreds of parking As the COVID-19 pan- “We funded placement of done something remark- Park. “You can see in the sory Council,” Foster said. spaces and trees that pro- demic began to rip through an intern from TEC Leimert, able — Councilmember assembly of community Howard’s architectural vided shaded areas. the foundation of Black- another one of our outstand- Harris-Dawson created a members at the table and elements for Destination “It’s been extremely owned businesses, Foster ing businesses with Jordan’s platform for unprecedented the team that is doing the Crenshaw are breathtak- challenging for busi- and his team recognized that Hot Dogs, providing them business support, and Jason work this project is cultur- ing. For example, she con- nesses, but Destination getting through the economic with social media marketing has built upon it with inten- ally competent, which we ceived of a design element Crenshaw is proving that storm of the pandemic would support at a time when busi- tion and purpose. He un- rarely, if ever, see these inspired by the African it is creating something be the bridge to supporting Star Grass — vegetation that will have a lasting thriving firms again. Desti- used for bedding on slave economic impact for this nation Crenshaw launched ships that crossed the At- community and for our a targeted small business lantic, survived relocation young people,” says Cary engagement strategy, now and eventually took root in Jordan, co-owner of Jor- called DC THRIVE, to build the Americas — that acts dan’s Hot Dogs. on City Councilmember as connective tissue along Changes are already Marqueece Harris-Dawson’s the corridor. The elegant, visible along the corridor; Senior Meals Program. visually stunning design last month fencing began “Our senior meals pro- captures the unifying expe- going up around what will gram was about taking care rience of the African Dias- become the largest pocket of our neighbors and elders pora. “It is resilient from an park along the boulevard first and foremost,” says environmental standpoint at Vernon and Crenshaw Councilmember Harris- and is really, truly sym- — Sankofa Park. Local Dawson. “But also, about Patrons dine inside Hot Cool Cafe located near Leimert Park on Degan Boulevard. bolic of our resilience as a artists have already begun ensuring that our businesses COURTESY OF DESTINATION CRENSHAW people. We grow where we submitting proposals to can survive the economic are planted despite the ob- design art work that will fallout of this pandemic and ness was moving almost en- derstands that Destination types of public infrastruc- stacles,” Howard said. beautify the construction eventually thrive again. We tirely to the digital space be- Crenshaw, above all, must ture and community devel- Eventually, artists and fencing over the next sev- learned that we have what we cause of COVID-19,” Foster be an economic asset to the opment projects.” architects with intimate eral months. need to support each other said. “The result was a suc- community,” she said. Mack is one of more knowledge of the design “My first priority is to and build economic security cess for Jordan’s, for TEC “The DC Thrive vision than two dozen community plans say that along Cren- complete the construction in our communities,” Mar- Leimert, and for DC Thrive and its related services are members advising Desti- shaw Boulevard there will of the Destination Cren- nation Crenshaw, a group be markers representing shaw project that the com- brought together by Coun- this sense of Black resil- munity envisioned. That’s cilmember Marqueece ience. “It’s a powerful rep- my first job,” Foster said. Harris-Dawson. “Thanks resentation of the Black ex- “But more than that, I to [Harris Dawson’s] lead- perience in America and in want kids in South L.A. to ership, significant com- Los Angeles,” notes Foster. grow up in a healthy and munity engagement had “The crux of this design is prosperous environment, already begun when I came specific to the Black expe- seeing beauty in their own onto the project.” rience of our community.” neighborhoods — and Foster sees his role Given its focus on econom- know that this equitable as, “driving it forward to ic development long before investment provided hope completion. “My north star any art is installed, it’s easy for their futures.” is creating the best project to forget that once com- Once complete, the possible for the Crenshaw plete, Destination Cren- project will have added 10 community. Achieving eq- shaw will include more beautifully designed com-

Historic Jordan’s Hot Dogs is located along the Crenshaw Corridor at 5960 Crenshaw

Boulevard. COURTESY OF DESTINATION CRENSHAW queece Harris-Dawson said. — it’s a model we plan to critical to economic stabil- The program linked area scale.” ity and growth in our com- businesses with seniors-in- For critics who once wor- munity,” Thrash-Ntuk said, need as the pandemic made ried that the project would a South L.A. native and it unsafe for them to make push out Black owned busi- formerly executive director regular grocery or restaurant nesses and homeowners in of the West Angeles Com- visits. the area, the success of Jor- munity Development Cor- “We know our businesses dan’s Hot Dogs is confidence poration. are already resilient,” says that Foster and his team are DC Thrive’s focus on Foster about launching DC listening to the community’s economic stabilization Dancer performs at Nicholas Dance Studio, located along the Crenshaw Corridor

Thrive. “We knew that with first concerns. now and revitalization in at 4273 Crenshaw Boulevard. COURTESY OF DESTINATION CRENSHAW the right support, our busi- For his part, Foster says the long-term, has been nesses could come out of a focus on helping Black shepherded by Destination uity at the neighborhood than 100 commissioned munity spaces and archi- the other side of this pan- people thrive is rooted in his Crenshaw’s new President level is huge.” Destina- works of art, architectur- tectural features to a 1.3- demic prepared to thrive.” family experiences, “I start- and Chief Operating Of- tion Crenshaw’s leadership ally stunning community mile stretch of Crenshaw DC Thrive facilitates busi- ed my career by studying fi- ficer, Jason Foster. It is, he team includes Black ur- spaces and pocket parks, Boulevard, becoming a ness support by connect- nance at Howard University. says, “proof-positive of the ban planners, construction and hundreds of newly local and international ing Crenshaw businesses to I wanted to understand how kind of economic engine” firms, advisors for planned planted trees boosted by standard for public works funding opportunities such we as Black people can have Destination Crenshaw digital integrations, fund- what could become a thriv- projects in Black commu- as the Paycheck Protection a better relationship with could become in South Los raisers, communicators and ing commercial corridor. nities. It could also prove Program (PPP), private money. How we can have Angeles. of course, artists — more This is a welcome de- to be an economic model grants, and technical as- our community pride and in- Even before responding on that in a bit. velopment for many busi- for communities just like sistance to help businesses trinsic value match our com- to COVID-19, Destination Perhaps, most notably ness owners who have it. Crenshaw was designed to so far, is its history mak- foster economic opportu- ing architectural team, led nity in every aspect of its by Zena Howard — the development. To that end, Black woman who led the it established a 70% local architectural design and de- hire goal for the construc- velopment of the Smithso- tion phase, concentrating nian National Museum of employment opportunities African American History in a community that has and Culture in Washington, long needed access to good D.C. Howard is principal Patron uses a copier inside Mile Copy Center, located paying jobs. “It makes us and managing director of along the Crenshaw Corridor at 5449 Crenshaw Boulevard. an industry leader,” says the North Carolina practice

COURTESY OF DESTINATION CRENSHAW Foster. “It’s unheard of and of Perkins + Will, which is it is exactly what the com- a firm known for its work market themselves and pivot munity aesthetic,” he said. munity wants to see — this alongside the late Phil toward being competitive in Foster has had stints project can be the econom- Freelon. Freelon’s legend- a digital and in-person mar- working at non-profits across ic engine for business own- ary accomplishments are ketplace. the country, studied afford- ers and workers that was well noted among Black Destination Crenshaw President and COO, Jason Jordan’s Hot Dogs is ability in American studies promised.” and non-Black architects Foster and wife Janelle, pose for a family photo with one of more than 80 Black- and led River LA as CEO “This is for us, and by alike. their children. COURTESY OF DESTINATION CRENSHAW A-10THURSDAY, LOS JUNE ANGELES 3, 2021 SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, A-11 2013

1921 murder of 300+ Blacks noted by Pres. Biden and reissue of a written account by Mary Parrish

Trinity University Press {continued from Pg. A-1} republished her story in the cities that Black people commemoration of the set down roots, specifically massacre’s 100th anniver- in the Greenwood district. sary. The book also con- Although Tulsa was tains an afterword by An- segregated, Greenwood neliese Bruner, Parrish’s was a prosperous section great-granddaughter, and of the city filled with Af- introduction by the late rican American-owned John Hope Franklin and au- businesses, schools and thor Scott Ellsworth. residences. Wikipedia cited In her book, Parrish re- the industries as “including counts how she was read- several grocers, two news- ing in her home on May papers, two movie theaters, 31, when her daughter nightclubs, and numerous called out, “Mother, I see churches. Black profession- men with guns.” The two als, including doctors, den- fled into the night, dodg- tists, lawyers, and clergy, ing fires and bullets and served their peers.” fearing for their lives. Par-

“Triggering the Anneliese Bruner TRINITY UNIVERSITY PRESS rish witnessed bodies bur- Massacre” ied in mass graves, valu- Historians agree that the ture unveiled a 10-page cident, the History.com able Black-owned property riot stemmed from a Me- typewritten eyewitness ac- website states, “During burned down and thousands morial Day incident in an count of the massacre writ- the Tulsa Race Massacre, of people becoming home- elevator where Dick Row- ten by Buck C. Franklin, which occurred over 18 less due to the lawlessness land, a 19-year-old Black an Oklahoma lawyer and hours from May 31 to June of White vigilantes. man, either brushed against father of John Hope Frank- 1, 1921, a White mob at- Later, she amassed inter- “The Nation Must Awake” book cover TRINITY UNIVERSITY PRESS or stepped on the foot of lin, the noted historian and tacked residents, homes and views and photos from sur- Sarah Page, a 17-year-old officials and uneven en- can hide much, it erases White female. The encoun- forcement of the law are nothing. It erases nothing. ter caused her to shriek, corrosive to the social order Some injustices are so hei- sending an anxious Row- because they undermine the nous, so horrific, so griev- land running to his moth- social contract that requires ous, they can’t be buried no er’s house in Greenwood. A people to behave according matter how hard people try. clerk came into the elevator, to their best instincts. And so, it is here; only with believed Page was attacked “She names Russia and truth can come healing in- and called the police. Europe as places where the justice and repair only with On May 31, officers ar- social order collapsed, with truth facing it,” he noted. rested Rowland and secured Bolshevism and fascism “The Greenwood him in a cell on the top floor ascending. We should ab- neighborhood of Tulsa — of the Tulsa County Court- solutely heed this warning Black Wall Street — was house after receiving a tele- today,” added Bruner. a thriving business district. phone threat on Rowland’s “Current Viewpoints” 100 years ago, a White su- life. In the meantime, ru- Now that the country is premacist mob killed hun- mors spread that Rowland learning about the massa- dreds of Black residents. assaulted Page and a crowd cre, the 100th anniversary Black homes, businesses, of White men gathered to triggered reflections and and churches were burned lynch Rowland, but Sher- actions by some, including down,” Harris said in the iff Willard McCullough U.S. President Joe Biden tweet. backed them down. and Vice President Kamala “I was honored to meet

Several Black men from An aerial view of destruction of the Greenwood district. FILE PHOTO Harris. They visited Tulsa two survivors of the Tulsa Greenwood assembled on June 1 to tour the Green- Race Massacre, Mother with guns to assist in pro- native of Tulsa. businesses in the predomi- vivors and self-published wood Cultural Center, meet Viola Fletcher and Mr. tecting Rowland, but the He wrote, “Lurid flames nantly Black Greenwood copies of “Race Riot of with survivors, Lessie Ben- Hughes Van Ellis. They are sheriff declined their ser- roared and belched and neighborhood of Tulsa, 1921: The Events of the ningfield Randle, Viola resilient and resolute, and vices. However, more than licked their forked tongues Oklahoma. Tulsa Disaster” in 1922. Fletcher, and Hughes Van today, we recommit to root- 1,000 White men, reviled into the air. Smoke ascend- “The event remains one Parrish hoped that her book Ellis, and deliver remarks ing out systemic racism.” by the sight of Blacks with ed the sky in thick, black of the worst incidents of ra- “would open the eyes of the to commemorate the event. The Biden-Harris guns, dashed home for their volumes and amid it all, cial violence in U.S. history, thinking people to the im- “I met Mother Randle, administration also an- weapons to put down what the planes – now a dozen and, for a period, remained pending danger of letting who is only 106-years- nounced an initiative to ex- they described as a “Negro or more in number – still one of the least-known: such conditions exist in the oldand Mother Fletcher, pand homeownership and uprising.” hummed and darted here News reports were largely ‘Land of the Free and the who’s 107-years-old and small business ownership The effect of men with and there with the agility of squelched, despite the fact Home of the Brave,’ and her brother, Hughes Van in communities of color and guns – both Black and natural birds of the air. that hundreds of people pay tribute to the martyrs of Ellis [is] 100-years-old… disadvantaged communi- White – resulted in shots “Planes circling in mid- were killed and thousands the Tulsa Disaster and mas- and he looks like he’s 60,” ties. The interagency effort being fired with 10 Whites air: They grew in number left homeless.” sacre.” said Biden. “Thank you for will focus on addressing and two Blacks fatally and hummed, darted and “First-Person Witness” Reflecting on her great- spending so much time with inequity and racial bias in wounded. From that point, dipped low. I could hear Mary E. Jones Parrish, grandmother’s reason be- me. It was a great honor. home appraisals, combat- the battle was on and en- something like hail falling an African American teach- hind the comments, Bruner “The events we speak ting housing discrimina- raged, armed Whites com- upon the top of my office er and journalist, wrote said, “[She] warns that un- of took place 100 years ago tion and increasing federal menced to demolish Green- building. Down East Ar- “The Nation Must Awake: checked mob rule threat- … the history of what took contracting with small busi- wood and kill as many cher, I saw the old Mid-Way My Witness to the Tulsa ens to destroy the peace of place here was told in si- nesses by 50 percent, which African Americans as pos- hotel on fire, burning from Race Massacre of 1921.” a civilized society through lence, cloaked in darkness. translates to an additional sible. its top, and then another and Parrish operated a typing violence and disregard for But just because history is $100 billion over five years. “Burning and Killing” another and another build- school in Greenwood and what should be intrinsic so- silent, it doesn’t mean that The Smithsonian Na- ing began to burn from their taught typing and shorthand cial norms. it did not take place,” the tional Museum of African top.” at the all-Black YMCA “Beyond that, the com- president said. American History and Cul- Also describing the in- Hunton Branch. plicity of corrupt elected “And while darkness

By Stacy M. Brown where my parents still live, nominations – particularly and policy director for the NNPA Newswire Senior experienced higher rates of nominees who are Black Center for Consumer In- National Correspondent COVID-19 infections and women. formation and Insurance deaths compared to much They’ve often used cod- Oversight at the Centers The United States Sen- of the surrounding com- ed, race-baiting, language for Medicare and Medicaid ate has confirmed Chiquita munities. I look forward to like “too radical,” to ex- Services. Brooks-LaSure to head the working with each of you press their opposition to the While at the Health De- Centers for Medicare & to expand access to quality Black women nominees. partment, Brooks-Lasure Medicaid Services (CMS). care for all communities.” A Georgetown and led efforts to implement the The 55 to 44 vote makes The confirmation con- Princeton University gradu- Affordable Care Act. Brooks-LaSure the first tinues a campaign pledge ate, Brooks-LaSure, had “We congratulate Ms. Black woman to lead CMS of President Joe Biden and served as managing director Brooks-LaSure on her his- in its nearly six-decade his- Vice President Kamala Har- at Manatt Health, where she toric confirmation,” Chip tory. ris to put together a cabinet A Georgetown and Princeton University graduate, focused on helping clients Kahn, president, and CEO The agency oversees that reflects America’s di- Chiquita Brooks-LaSure had served as managing direc- understand the implications of the Federation of Ameri- Medicare, Medicaid, and versity. tor at Manatt Health, where she focused on helping cli- of regulatory and legisla- can Hospitals, said in a the Children’s Health Insur- President Biden also has ents understand the implications of regulatory and leg- tive policies across private statement. ance Program (CHIP). repeatedly stated a desire islative policies across private insurance, Medicaid, and insurance, Medicaid, and “While the fight against

“During my career, I’ve to appoint and hire quali- Medicare. FILE PHOTO Medicare. COVID is not over, as the seen how communities of fied African Americans for She also served for four pandemic winds down, color too often experience various positions. Earlier Pierre, the principal dep- istration’s cabinet was years in the Obama admin- we need to move forward worse health outcomes, this week, Attorney Kris- uty press secretary for the dominated by White males, istration at the U.S. Depart- on the broader health care which we’ve seen so acute- ten Clarke won confirma- White House, became just while White women held ment of Health and Human agenda, and I am confident ly during this pandemic,” tion to lead the Justice the second Black woman in the press secretary posi- Services, where she worked our new Administrator is Brooks-LaSure told the Department’s Civil Rights history – and the first open- tions. as director of coverage pol- exceptionally equipped to Senate. division, making her the ly gay individual – to lead Republican lawmakers icy in the Office of Health provide the leadership that “Last year in April, my first Black woman to hold an official White House loyal to the previous admin- Reform. is crucial for CMS at this own hometown, a predomi- the post. briefing. istration have continued to Later, Brooks-LaSure time and beyond.” nately Black community Also, Karine Jean- The previous admin- oppose President Biden’s served as deputy center A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 WWW.IMWLAW.COM

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BY JOSHUA BEVERLY, MD room alone, and now feels for the possibility of losing a now I wonder if he would against the Black communi- one of the safest vaccines Internal Medicine at Harbor- as if she is lifting the weight family member. My grand- have met this same fate if he ty have led and continue to ever made and it is effective. UCLA Medical Center of her body with every father ultimately passed had been vaccinated. lead to distrust. I am also This vaccine can stop the breath [while it was so from a COVID infection. The COVID vaccine is painfully aware of the pres- chaos and loss of human COVID has waged a effortless last week]. Her He was a Black man, a our best chance to ent-day realities of systemic life, bring our community war. family visits her one person devout Southern Baptist, weaponize our own immune racism. But right now we some much-needed As a Black physician, at-a-time, wearing reprieve, and move this has been a difficult year face masks that only us towards normal- for me. I've witnessed partially hide the cy. I am confident COVID amass a body count tears and sobs. Each that if the vaccine well over half a million, person standing at the was available before with an unfair number of bedside in disbelief my grandpa con- those being Black people. of how the virus had tracted COVID, he This virus has uprooted our quietly stolen the would still be here social lives, spoiled our strength from the with us today. My cherished moments, and it matriarch of their hope is that once has taken too many of our family. we're all vaccinated, loved ones. As a Black COVID will no As a physician, I've read man—a son, grand- longer take our the data. Black/African son, and nephew— loved ones. We’ll be Americans are roughly two I’ve felt the heavy able to spend time times more likely to die toll of COVID move together without from COVID-19 when com- beyond my profes- fear, we’ll appreciate pared to White Americans. sional life. It has ISTOCK PHOTO that we’ve overcome But even more meaningful, invaded my personal a hard fight, and we I've seen this statistic play life. As if in planned order, and a military veteran from systems, so that each of us are the ones dying. Having will look forward a better out repeatedly at my own my family members were Alabama. He was a model can fight off COVID. And been on the frontlines future ahead. If we all get hospital —as an ever-pre- infected with COVID, and I of impeccable work ethic, so that, together, we can against this virus, I know the vaccine now we can sent reminder of the health had no means beyond prayer and in the end, a victim of keep the infection out of our firsthand about the devasta- keep more of our parents inequities rooted in structur- to help them. Inevitably, I’d this preventable infection. I homes, schools, churches, tion that COVID is currently and grandparents alive and al racism. This is the famil- think about the many hospi- sometimes wonder if he businesses, and stores. I am inflicting on my Black spare many the pain that I iar scene: a Black grand- tal patients I’d lost to the would have met this same well aware of how the patients and on my commu- and many of you have gone mother lays in her hospital pandemic. I braced myself fate if he were White. And actions of the medical field nity. The COVID vaccine is through. Access to Healthcare: Telehealth for Mind and Body

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CITY NEWS SERVICE introduced by Sen. Mike were actively considering the coalition said it has doc- Department, have been lob- A vote is expected no McGuire, D-Healdsburg, doing so. But as now umented at least three bying against SB 98 in later than Friday, and then it The Los Angeles and “would have modestly amended, we must withhold dozen incidents “where recent months. would pass to the Assembly. Orange County press clubs extended existing state pro- any endorsement and are police have injured, “We would point out The letter has 19 sign- and more than a dozen other tections for journalists prepared to actively oppose detained, arrested and vio- that the sheriff's mishan- ers, including the Asian groups that collectively rep- working in disaster areas to SB 98 until its intent to pro- lated the constitutional dling of press freedoms -- American Journalists Asso- resent thousands of Califor- also apply to journalists tect journalists is restored,'' rights of clearly identifiable the department's deputies ciation, Los Angeles chap- nia journalists announced covering civil distur- the statement reads. journalists.'' tackled and arrested ter; Journalism and Women their opposition to an bances.'' But the amend- The coalition statement The amendment “is a KPCC's Josie Huang last Symposium, Southern Cal- amendment made to a pend- ment added by the Senate notes that during the past clear attempt to hobble this fall and have injured others ifornia (JAWS SoCal); ing state Senate bill that had Appropriations Committee two years, “working condi- bill,'' the coalition's open -- is one of the reasons our Media Alliance; National been intended to protect on May 20 would require tions for California journal- letter to the state legislature coalition formed in the first Association of Black Jour- journalists covering journalists to seek the per- ists have steadily deteriorat- reads. “Journalists should place,'' the letter says. “We nalists of Los Angeles; protests, demonstrations mission of a police com- ed as many of our newspa- not need permission from a urge all First Amendment National Association of and civil unrest. mander to enter closed areas per, television, radio, digi- police commander to cover supporters in the California Hispanic Journalists and The amendment to Sen- around protests -- a hurdle tal, freelance and student protests, just as law legislature to remove the NAHJ's Los Angeles chap- ate Bill 98 “may actually that doesn't currently exist media colleagues covering enforcement-issued press amended language or ter; National Press Photog- restrict existing press free- under state law, according protests have been arrested, credentials should not be strengthen SB 98 in a way raphers Association; doms rather than expand to the coalition. detained or assaulted by required in order for jour- that protects the vital activi- Online News Association them, turning this bill on its “Many of our organiza- law enforcement while on nalists to exercise their First ties of the press and the peo- Local Los Angeles; Radio head and into something tions -- an unprecedented the job, including while Amendment rights in a ple's right to receive infor- Television Digital News that hurts the very people it coalition of press associa- covering the March 25 public forum.'' mation regarding matters of Association; and the Socie- was written to help,'' tions, labor unions and jour- protest at Echo Park Lake The coalition said it is public concern. We encour- ty of Professional Journal- according to a statement nalism advocacy groups -- in Los Angeles.'' aware that law enforcement age Gov. Gavin Newsom to ists' Greater Los Angeles released by the coalition. had endorsed SB 98 prior to Throughout California agencies, including the Los sign a genuinely strength- and Northern California SB 98, as originally this amendment, and others in the past 12 months alone, Angeles County Sheriff's ened version into law.'' chapters. THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-3

By Brian W. Carter of the challenges of preaching the gospel on social media, “Many Christians Contributing Writer Israel stated people getting caught up in their feelings vs live with guilt from scripture. the sins they “Working hard on the thing God created you to do ac- “The greatest challenge has been the Christian’s committed be- companied with faith will bring favor and abundance be- issue with the truth,” said Israel. “People love to fore and after yond our wildest dreams,” said Charity Israel, creator of express how they feel about things that are crys- salvation,” the social media ministry, lovelivesfree. tal clear in the Bible.” said Israel. The Christian social media influencer is on a mission She continued, “Due to their allegiance “This guilt to help believers reach their true potential in Jesus. Israel to their feelings rather than their faith, I tend keeps doesn’t shy away from any subject matter and uses scrip- to have to remind them their issue is with the them dis- ture to encourage and inspire. One thing she always makes Bible not me. Also, with society being as it is, tant from a point for everyone to know, believer or not, is that the telling people that their truth is not the truth of- God, and Lord is always magnified. ten gets me in trouble.” they tend “God’s love is greater than your sin will ever be,” said Challenges, issues and hurt feelings aside, Is- to live Israel. rael is about the gospel, so much so, that she a Christian Israel is originally from Little Rock, AR, but currently wrote a book. Published in August 2018, “40 life outside of resides in Clarkston, GA. She attended Oral Robets Uni- Days to Freedom” was birthed from person- an authentic, honest versity and received a degree in Pastoral Care Ministries. al experiences and a need for devotional relationship with Israel shared growing up, she wanted to be a brain or heart material in her life. Israel wanted people God. They carry surgeon, but explained what became of that particular to reached an authentic relationship with the weight of their dream. Christ. imperfections in- “I watched my first surgery on TLC,” said Israel, “I wrote the book because I desperate- stead of taking them “blood squirted from the knee of the patient, and I decided, ly needed one like it when I was in a very to their Creator by way I needed to find something else to do with my life.” dark place in life,” said Israel. “I was fed up with religion, of confession (I John 1:9). That something else was I was trying to wrap my mind around a failed engagement, “The second one really robs the believer of a beautiful ministry and she shared how and I was just tired of my past robbing me of enjoying my life and that’s the idea that all you need is faith. However, many Christians were active present [and] future. one must still work to acquire things in this life. Even as a on social media. She also “I wanted people to have a real guide with practical Christian, they aren’t just handed to you and false doctrine shared how the conversa- tips to help them heal.” tries to imply faith alone will bring it to us. I personally tions ranged and showed Israel shared that the feedback from her book has been feel, it’s irresponsible of any created thing not to use the that there was room for Bi- very positive and many believers have shared that it’s ability their Creator has given them to prosper.” ble-based teachings. Israel helped with their faith. Loveslivesfree is a ministry that really helps believers decided this was her time to “The feedback has been proof that God heard my to peel back the layers of their faith and do deeper intro- share the gospel. prayer of it getting into the hands of every beautiful soul spection. Israel is serious about the Lord and in believers “Eight years ago, social that was like me when I wrote it,” said Israel. “Getting operating in their true potential. media seemed to be full of emails and inboxes of people being able to move forward “I want to encourage [the] community to develop an a lot of seeker-friendly faith in life after choosing to confess, forgive, and live will nev- authentic relationship with God through Jesus Christ,” talk or fire and brimstone er get old.” said Israel. “I want them to know that God will forgive platforms,” said Israel. “I Israel goes live on social media often, talking about any sin we are willing to confess, and that there’s no such longed for a space online topics the Lord has placed on her heart or breaking down thing as too bad, too perverted, or too terrible. God’s love that promoted the unfiltered chapters from her book. She often addresses the miscon- is greater than your sin will ever be. truth of God’s word in love, ceptions about living a Christian lifestyle believers and “Accept His love by confessing Jesus as your Lord and and I wanted people to be non-believers ascribe to. Israel addresses two common is- live in the freedom that love provides.” aware of the freedom His sues that many struggle with within the body of Christ. You can follow Charity Israel @lovelivesfree on social love provides us.” “The two I encounter the most are: there’s no room for media, Charity Israel on YouTube, and join her email list When asked what is one error, and faith is all you need. or find out more at www.charityisrael.net.

By Cora JaCkson Fossett performed while dancing singers. troduced her grandson, Isa- The Commemorative Can- Religion Editor across the stage or up-and- “Her dis- iah Williams, to Thompson tata” takes place at 6 p.m. down the aisles of a sanctu- tinct style and during a HMF event at the According to a spokesper- Madeline Thompson, ary. Her unique style is re- vibrancy will California African Ameri- son, attendees are requested the extremely talented, el- flected on countless videos forever be an can Museum. to wear elegant black attire. egant and creative vocalist, found on YouTube. important com- “Ms. Thompson was Her homegoing cel- passed away on May 22, Although she toured the ponent to the elated and excited to con- ebration is set for Monday, in Los Angeles. She was world, harmonizing before lasting brand nect with someone from a June 7, at 11 a.m., with 78-years-old. huge crowds with the Clara of the Famous much younger generation the eulogy delivered by Known internationally Ward Singers, Thompson Clara Ward who was aware of the con- her grandson, Elder Cecil as the last original member was also down-to-earth and Singers. Made- tributions to gospel music Thompson. The viewing of the Clara Ward Singers, appeared at local L.A.-area line…. you can made by the history-mak- will be at 10 a.m. Thompson joined the leg- churches as much as her take off your ing Clara Ward Singers,” Women are asked to endary group in 1960 and schedule permitted. ‘Traveling recalled Coleman. wear “elegant white” and extended their fame for de- In addition, she sup- In response to Thomp- Shoes.’ You’ve Two services to cel- men “black suits,” said the cades beyond the death of ported nonprofit organi- son’s passing, Narvelan finally made it home,” saidebrate Thompson’s life will spokesperson. Also, masks its famous namesake, en- zations such as the local Coleman noted, “As the Coleman, who is the HMF be held at Academy Cathe- will be required and CDC dearing their unique sound chapters of the Gospel Mu- last original member of the archivist/historian. dral, 3141 W. Manchester guidelines will be followed to multiple generations. sic Workshop of America stellar, Clara Ward Singers, Dr. Margaret P. Blvd., in Inglewood. The at both services. A native of Philadel- (GMWA) and the Heritage founded in 1931; Madeline Douroux is the HMF Rev. Dr. Elaine Britt is the Condolences, resolu- phia, Thompson was be- Music Foundation (HMF), Thompson brought a new founder and Dr. April B. host pastor. tions and expressions of loved for her rendition frequently participating in vitality and physicality to Parker is the executive di- On Sunday, June 6, a love may be emailed to of “Traveling Shoes,” a programs sponsored by the the already gifted music rector. viewing will be available cecil@cecilthompsonmin- rousing gospel song she groups. ministry of the legendary In 2018, Coleman in- at 5 p.m. “Traveling Shoes: istries.com.

By rev. Dr. MiChael eagle, sr. of the followers were dis- says, “Look at my hands. Him our missionary side Is 40 days enough time Contributing Writer turbed by the type of greet- Look at my feet. You can and hide our other side. to limit our distorted per- ing that for some, were sor- see it is really me. Touch In 40 days, Jesus spective of God’s will and Scripture: Luke 24: 35 – 48 rowful, afraid, and guilty me and make sure that I am opened their minds to ev- purpose in our lives? In for abandoning Him. not a ghost, because ghosts erything written about Him, 40 days, can our minds be The mind has to open Others felt let down don’t have bodies, as you from the Law of Moses to open enough to understand to understand the scripture. themselves because Jesus see that I do.” (NLT) the prophets, to the psalms. the scripture? In 40 days, The text informs us that the failed to take over Jerusa- Jesus went further by In 40 days, He opened their can we recognize our pur- FILE PHOTO disciples spent time com- lem as they had envisioned. eating food. He ate – they minds to understand the pose for being saved? Rev. Dr. Michael Eagle, Sr. muning with Jesus, appre- But His words, His sound, watched, though His body scriptures. They learned to be wit- ciating Jesus, and learning His spirit was a consoling was not yet restored. And In 40 days, they were to nesses that Jesus was the tion with my Christian be- from Him. spirit. scripture writes, “The dis- understand that the entire Messiah, witnesses that havior? They did not quite un- Jesus had not come ciples stood in disbelief but Old Testament was descrip- Jesus lived, died, but rose I learned an impactful derstand the mission of quarreling, arguing, or lam- filled with joy and wonder.” tive of the Messiah. from the dead, witnesses prayer from Bishop T. Lar- Jesus nor did they fully un- basting them for abandon- Just like us, if Jesus In 40 days, they were to to preach the gospel in His ry Kirkland, “Lord forgive derstand their mission until ing Him nor for letting Him suddenly appeared in front understand that the role of Name, witness that all who us. We have done those after the resurrection and down. He came in peace, of us today, we would be Jesus as Prophet was writ- call on the name of the Lord things we should not have His ghostlike appearance. speaking peace, saying, startled at His presence, ten in Deuteronomy 18: 15 can be saved! done and left undone those They had watched Him “Peace be unto you,” con- hesitant about touching – 20; His sufferings were The mind has to open things we should have die, saw Him buried in a soling and encouraging; Him, but filled with joypreached and in Psalm 22, and for understanding the scrip- done.” tomb, then heard His body not laying blame, guilt, or wonder at seeing Him and Isaiah 53; His resurrection ture. Witnesses have wit- The mind has to open was missing. shame. Just, “Peace be unto eager to show Him our mis- preached in Psalm 16: 9 – ness responsibilities. Who for understanding the scrip- And suddenly, He was you.” sionary side. 11. did I witness to today about ture. Lord, may I keep my appearing in front of them. Jesus showed a calm- We would be happy In 40 days, they were Jesus and His saving grace? mind open to understand But the disciples were not ing spirit amid a storm and we got to see Him, thrilled to understand why they Who did I minister to the scripture. quite sure as they acknowl- was now calming the spirit at having a little talk with were His disciples and to today “about the goodness The Rev. Dr. Michael edged His consoling greet- of startled disciples as they Him and overjoyed at giv- rid themselves of their lim- of the Lord in the land of Eagle, Sr. is the senior pas- ing, “Peace be with you.” “stood in disbelief, filled ing Him praise and wor- ited, distorted perspective the living?” Who is better tor of Grant AME Church Undoubtedly, some with joy and wonder.” Jesus ship, but eager to show of God’s will and purpose! off today after an interac- in Long Beach. C-1 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 •DR. MAULANA KARENGA•

Yes, we can take due moral, meaningful and ac- lic acts of deceptive contri- only were enslaved Afri- still wrong, unjust and self- note of all the Tulsa Massa- curate understanding of this tion and seductive schemes cans denied citizenship, but deceptive. For objectively, cre TV specials, interviews, Massacre and moment. So, of personal enrichment and they were also denied even it is contributive to conceal- documentaries and other with this understanding, let appeasement. their humanity. And it is a ment of truth, denial of jus- articulations; the city’s us pay rightful homage to Likewise, to resist era- mockery of the moral and tice, and repetition of a pat- compelled remembrance, the victims and the survi- sure of the memories and rational to name the hellish tern of deceptive “solving” PR repentance and ribbon- vors, and the descendants ultimate meaning of the suffering, massive physical, of critical social issues by cutting; and the presidential of the victims and the de- massacre of our people, psychological and sexual renaming them in ways that promises, proposals and scendants of the survivors we must not only speak the violence and general sav- foster emotional appeals visit. But nothing said, done in primary and appropriate truth of our own lives and age suppression of the Ho- and appeasement rather or promised can serve as a ways. And let us recognize history, but we must also locaust of enslavement as than the implementation of substitute, surrogate or re- that this represents a victory resist the incomplete, inac- an American saga, an epic the radical change required. placement for our own voice and vindication for them, curate and dishonest tell- of an American hero, i.e., The Biden administra- and agency. Indeed, we our- a victory against a century DR. MAULANA KARENGA ing and interpretation of a White man. It is the epic tion has made some impor- selves must tell and take of concealment and denial. it by others. We must not narrative of a Black man, an tant proposals to begin to back Tulsa and righteously Respect and praise goes to membrance and reflection allow the narrative of this African, an enslaved Afri- repair this great and griev- resist erasure and the Amer- the survivors who would and America’s recent reck- particular great catastro- can in righteous and relent- ous injury and injustice. But icana appropriation of this not hide what happened to oning with its historical and phe imposed on us, or any less resistance to enslave- we know from the teach- as an “American tragedy” them and others, for telling current systemic racism and of the many others, to be ment and to his erasure as ings of our sacred ancestors instead of a Black catastro- the truth, speaking truth to the massive violence, death interpreted in any way that an African and human be- that whatever is important phe and an American crime. our people and the world, and destruction it imposes denies the truth and savage ing. and ours must be achieved And it is important to note and to power. on us and other peoples of severity of it, the unjustifi- Even as the African and secured in and through that this American crime And whenever there is color. This means also see- ability of it and its continu- Holocaust is not an Ameri- struggle. Nana Malcolm X consists of the racist state a meeting or project or pro- ing and engaging this mem- ing consequences. Certain- can tragedy and the Jewish teaches us that “We are liv- and socially sanctioned and posal, it is necessary that ory and moment as unique, ly, there will also be those Holocaust is not a German ing in a country that is a bat- executed massacre of 300 we consult them and those but not isolated or unusual. who try to do these things, tragedy, neither is the Tulsa tleline for all of us” and we plus Black persons and the related to victims and sur- Rather, it should be seen as to develop a counter narra- Massacre an American trag- must struggle accordingly. wounding of hundreds, if vivors to maintain the in- the criminal and corrosive tive and reduce it to a media edy. On the contrary and Nana A. Philip Randolph not thousands of others; tegrity of the process and pattern and practice of rac- money-maker and another again, it is a Black catastro- teaches us that “justice is and the wanton destruction project. For there is no mo- ist terrorism which runs as example of Black suffering phe and an American crime. not given, it is extracted.” of places of living, learn- rality, justice or rightful rea- a bright red line through digitized and developed for Thus, we cannot merge the And Nana Ella Baker teach- ing and healing, of work soning that excludes them American history. White entertainment. And situation or suffering of the es us “that we who want and worship, of play, shop- and their interests in that Thus, to take back Tulsa also, if unopposed, it can be victims with the criminal freedom cannot rest” until it ping and sharing of dreams which affects them most. In is to take back our narra- perversely and profitably victimizers. These people is achieved. Therefore, we and drawing close together. a word, indeed in the words tive and the rightful inter- be reduced to a tourist at- denied our American citi- must continue the struggle, They raised the tired claim of survivor Nana Viola pretation of it, to speak the traction. zenship and claimed the keep the faith and hold the of injury to the White wom- Fletcher, we must continue truth of our own suffering, Finally, it is important, wealth, power and status line. an’s honor to justify their to “smell the smoke and injury, massacre, denied in the resistance to erasure, of American as their own. Dr. Maulana Karenga, looting, pillage and plunder, see the fire.” Respect and justice, and determined re- to resist an Americana ap- In their racist resentment of Professor and Chair of their burning, bombing and praise also must be given sistance to erasure. It is also propriation. By this I mean our excellence and achieve- Africana Studies, Califor- brutal killings. to those Black people such to regain lost ground, eco- the White appropriation of ment, they murdered, mas- nia State University-Long This current focus of as Dr. Tiffany Crutcher, nomic and political ground our suffering, survival and sacred, pillaged and plun- Beach; Executive Direc- the country on this horren- Atty. Damario Solomon- and the stolen land, to pro- achievement against odds dered in the name of White tor, African American Cul- dous act of racist terror- Simmons and others who pose and pursue projects as a general shared Ameri- America. They cannot now tural Center (Us); Creator ism, massacre and mayhem would not succumb to the to retrieve in a meaningful can experience. The novel attach a shared American of Kwanzaa; and author and destruction imposed coerced and cultivated his- and substantial way part “Roots” chronicling the status to our Massacre and of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- and inflicted on the Black torical amnesia imposed by of the generational wealth story of Kunta Kinte’s life thereby conceal the speci- tion of Family, Community people of Tulsa, May 31- the established order to con- looted, appropriated and in the Holocaust of enslave- ficity of our death, suffering and Culture and Essays June 1, does not come as ceal and deny its diabolic destroyed and political po- ment was billed as “The and loss and the continuing on Struggle: Position and an expression of required deeds. Rather, they dared to tential smothered by the Saga of an American Fam- consequences. Even if the Analysis, www.AfricanA- contrition after a century struggle for and achieve the racist rampage, pillage and ily.” Surely, by no stretch phrasing were in good faith mericanCulturalCenter- of concealment and denial. justice denied and deserved. plunder. It means seeking of a sane imagination can for historical inclusion in LA.org; www.OfficialK- Rather, it comes as a result To tell Tulsa is to tell concrete gains as opposed enslavement be conceived the face of righteous and re- wanzaaWebsite.org; www. of the long difficult, danger- our own story, our own nar- to bad-faith promises, pub- as an American saga. Not lentless Black struggle, it is MaulanaKarenga.org. ous, deadly and demanding rative and history. It is to struggle by Black people speak truth to our people, •DR. JOHN E. WARREN• for freedom, justice and other people and to power. equity in this country. And It means reaffirming the his- recognizing this is essential, tory of struggle that brought even indispensable, for any us to this moment of re-

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It appears that two im- his position on the backs of voter turnout in the Novem- portant things have hap- other Blacks who came be- ber election where people, pened since the death of fore him, could not see the Black, White and others, Geoge Floyd at the hand of problem. Perhaps he is one stood in long lines for hours DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. the police in Minneapolis, of those “surplus” Assis- in order to vote. One Black Executive Publisher / CEO Minnesota: (1) police con- tant Chiefs” we really don’t woman in the South said, tinue to kill black men and need and those dollars “I am waiting to vote like JENNIFER J. THOMAS women either by shooting could be better spent my life depends on it, and Publisher them or physically killing helping others. We will con- it does.” KENNETH R. THOMAS them by hand. One would tinue to raise this issue un- Conservative “White” Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) think that with the repeated til we hear there is a policy America’s response can be RUTH WASHINGTON airing of the video of Mr. change. seen in the actions of the Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) Floyd being murdered by (2) One year after the Republican side of the U.S. COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. police officers kneeling on DR. JOHN E. WARREN murder of George Floyd, Senate that refuses to take Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) his neck and body, that ev- America has seen an agi- up the George Floyd Polic- PAMELA A. BAKEWELL eryone in uniform would laying face down with offi- tated change in those who ing Act which has already Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer know that such actions can cers on their back. have been police victims, passed the U.S. House of DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. lead to death. Well, here in When questioned re- along with their friends and Representatives, but needs Executive Editor / Chief of Staff San Diego and other places peatedly about this prac- neighbors who have taken passage in the Senate to BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL around the country, the po- tice, a Black Assistant Chief to the streets in protest. This become law for the Presi- Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of lice are still not only kneel- could only say the practice is in spite of the pandemic. dent to sign. Conservative Directors (2004-2014) ing in multiple numbers was “consistent with the The result has been a fear on “White” America has also BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor on singularly pinned to the department policy of using the part of those who have responded with 47 states Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising ground Black individuals, “distraction” blows while agreed with police prac- proposing, and in a growing ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer but also still punching them affecting an arrest. Clearly tices and behavior against number of states, passing Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution with their fist while the per- this individual, who obvi- people of color. That fear “Voter Suppression Acts.” CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor son being arrested is still ously rose to the rank of was fed by the tremendous {See WARREN C-5} Production Designer / Staff Writer BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer Copy Editor ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer Copy Editor E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer Copy Editor CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising ALLEN MORET, Classified

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In a runoff elec- major principles. 1) In other Compton tion held on Tues- Tackling Compton’s races. As of Sentinel day, June 1, 2021 Homeless Issues, 2) press time Brandon Councilwoman Finishing the Street Mimms appears to have Emma Sharif was repair projects, 3) beaten Compton School elected Mayor of Recruiting busi- Board Member Satra the City of Comp- nesses to the city Zurita for City Trea- ton. Sharif who that will increase surer and Compton fire- defeated newcomer city revenue, 4) fighter Jonathan Bowers Christian Reynaga Increase funding appears to have defeat- by almost 10% of to expand senior ed incumbent Council- the vote is replacing programs and 5) woman Tana McCoy for Mayor Aja Brown Improving Public the District #3 seat. who after 8 years Safety. In the closest race of decided not to seek Compton City the night Andre “Hub- re-election. Clerk, Aleta Good- CityDre” Spicer ap- Sharif who was win has 30 days to pears to have defeated endorsed by both the certify the election incumbent Council- Los Angeles Sen- and no date has member Isaac Galvan tinel and the L.A. yet been posted for for the District #2 seat Watts Times, ran on Sharif’s swearing- by merely 20 votes.

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• CALVIN JOHNSON, MD •

Even as the number of One main source of cases of adverse reaction to cal cord blood to their ba- to persuasively prove that COVID-19 vaccine doses doubt stems from the exclu- the vaccine, out of the 7.2 bies. In fact, the research the risks of not getting administered increases, sion of expecting mothers million doses administered, demonstrated that 99% vaccinated far exceed the there are still lingering during the trial period. This including only six cases of of newborns had protec- risks tied to being vacci- concerns in the public sur- led to questions about in- rare blood clots and one tive antibodies after their nated. Even before giving rounding side effects in creased risk for preterm de- death. That means there is mothers received both birth, an expecting mother women, particularly among livery or cesarean delivery, a 0.00000088 % chance of vaccine doses, and 44% of can take many valuable expecting mothers. General formation of blood clots, forming a rare blood clot babies had antibodies af- steps to positively influ- misinformation regarding or stillbirth. Our patients’ and a 0.00000015% chance ter one dose. That is great ence the long-term health vaccines led to a fear of concerns should be taken of death with the Johnson news! Additionally, a new of her baby - and now we how the COVID-19 vac- seriously – with physicians & Johnson vaccine. So we study from Northwest- know that taking the CO- cine could affect maternal taking the time to help can feel confident that the ern Medicine found that VID vaccine while preg- health and fetal develop- women make an informed Johnson & Johnson vac- the placentas of pregnant nant should be on that pri- ment. But physicians and decision about whether to cine should continue to participants who received ority list. medical experts are now take the vaccine. There is be used widely across the the COVID-19 vaccine trying to correct the re- now enough evidence to country. At the same time, CALVIN JOHNSON showed no evidence of Calvin Johnson, MD cord, educate expecting clearly recommend that the there is now plenty of the damage – which further is an anesthesiologist at mothers, and highlight the benefits to a mother and her Pfizer and Moderna vac- have looked at the vaccine adds to the medical lit- Cedars Sinai Medical safety of vaccines. We are unborn baby of taking the cines to use these as the efficacy and vaccine safety erature supporting vaccine Center, Los Angeles. He at a key pivot point in this Pfizer or Moderna vaccine recommended choice for and given their blessing safety for pregnant moth- specializes in Obstetric pandemic, so getting as vastly exceed its risks, so the sub-population of preg- to COVID vaccination as ers. Early rumors that the Anesthesiology, Regional many people vaccinated we must share information nant patients. an important strategy for vaccine causes infertility anesthesiology, pediatric as quickly as possible will and answer questions for The many layers of protecting the safety and have been dispelled, and anesthesiology and pain help save lives, reduce the this vulnerable population. scrutiny and cautious re- well-being of women and participants in the clinical medicine. He is a mem- risk of dangerous variants, The pause in Johnson view of the vaccine candi- expectant mothers. trials were able to con- ber of the Cedars Sinai and help us return to the & Johnson vaccine pro- dates, including the CDC’s Not only is the COVID ceive after vaccination. Medical Center COVID19 people, places, and activi- duction was controversial, willingness to stop and then vaccine safe for the fetus if Research on the CO- Airway Team and Inva- ties we’ve been missing. but I believe it should be re-confirm their safety find- the mom takes it, there is VID-19 vaccines and the sive Line Placement ICU The benefits far outweigh viewed as positive in that ing regarding general use also new research showing disease itself will continue Team. Dr. Johnson also the minimal risks and data it demonstrated a re-con- of the Johnson & Johnson that women who receive for years, and additional serves as a Diplomate for collected from pregnant firmation of a “safety first” version, should boost con- COVID-19 mRNA vac- data will help show the ef- the American Board of women who have taken the standard guiding vaccine fidence and show there are cines produced by Pfizer fects on pregnant people Anesthesiology, American COVID-19 vaccine so far approval and distribution. guardrails and protections or Moderna while in their and other patient popula- Board of Pediatric Anes- has been overwhelmingly As of April 25, 2021, data in place. Patient safety is third trimester of pregnan- tions more accurately. For thesiology, and American positive, but is it enough to from the Johnson & John- the North Star always, and cy actually pass protective now, we have a strong Board of Pain Medicine. ease doubt? son vaccine shows just 15 the best medical minds antibodies through umbili- enough body of research

• CONGRESSMAN JIM CLYBURN•

As a former history many other historic - and the inflammatory reporting land sexually assaulted Ms. been deputized and armed archives about the riot were teacher, I often quote horrific - events that were of the chance encounter of Page, a White woman; and by local officials, took the missing as well. We cannot George Santayana’s ad- “whitewashed” by newspa- is cited as the spark that lives and livelihoods of overcome the issues of race monition that, “those who pers and left out of history incited a mob to burn and many in the Greenwood that have troubled our na- cannot remember the past books. I still remember the loot 35 blocks in the Black community. It caused ir- tion since its inception by are condemned to repeat one-on-one session I had Greenwood neighborhood reparable damage to hun- ignoring the failings of our it.” But one cannot remem- with Ernestine Walker dis- of Tulsa and kill an esti- dreds of Black families, past. ber that which one does cussing Tulsa native John mated 300 people. who never received justice I often quote Alexis De not know. And that is the Hope Franklin’s outstand- It was later determined for their losses. Tocqueville’s notion that case for too many people ing book “From Slavery that the event was fabricat- I, like many of you, America’s greatness lies regarding the Tulsa Race to Freedom” as a blessed ed, in other words, “a big am old enough to remem- not in being more enlight- Massacre. And for good experience. And it was a lie.” Mr. Rowland was later ber those little bank books ened than any other nation, reason. blessing to have had a one- vindicated, but the damage that were issued when you but rather because it has al- The more interactions I on-one with John Hope to the Tulsa community opened a bank account. ways been able to repair its have with folks in Washing- himself when he chaired JIM CLYBURN and the loss of life could Those little books were not faults. To repair our faults, ton and around the country, the “race committee” for not be undone. Today, we fireproof and many survi- our country must acknowl- the more appreciative I am President Bill Clinton. I a young Black man, Dick are experiencing a modern vors of the massacre whose edge past mistakes and of Ernestine Walker, Mary- still wonder whatever hap- Rowland; and a young day “big lie” that seems to only proof of their bank ac- work to ensure we don’t belle Howe, William How- pened to the product that White elevator operator, be tearing at the fabric of counts were burned up with repeat them. ell, Rosa Harris and many committee produced. I was Sarah Page, that ignited this country. Hopefully we their other possessions, I believe this anniversa- other teachers, and some also blessed by Tulsa na- one of the deadliest epi- have learned lessons from never got their money and ry gives us the opportunity of the other students they tive Alfre Woodard, who sodes of racial violence in the Tulsa Race Massacre were never compensated to remember this dark past taught, and with whom I wrote the foreword to my our nation’s history. that will help maintain the for their losses. and recommit ourselves studied and debated on the memoir, “Blessed Experi- On May 31, 1921, the greatness of our fragile de- This horrific incident to finding ways to address campus of that little HBCU ences.” Tulsa Tribune newspaper mocracy. was erased from collec- racial inequities by taking (historically black college The Tulsa Race Mas- printed the headline; “Nab Greenwood was known tive memory when the steps that are necessary to and university) - South sacre is a prime example Negro for Attacking Girl at the time as “Black Wall Tulsa Tribune destroyed all repair the faults of our past. Carolina State - in Orange- of inflaming issues and ig- in Elevator,” and the same Street” due to its status as original copies of the May Working together, with in- burg, South Carolina. noring history. They both edition included a report one of the most prosperous 31, 1921 edition of the formed acknowledgements I was blessed with in- significantly lead to the in- of a White mob’s plan to African American commu- newspaper and removed it and our eyes wide open, tegral knowledge of Tulsa, ability and failure to learn lynch Rowland. The news- nities in the country. The from any archival copies. we can make significant Rosewood (Florida), Ham- the real lessons that true paper account was based on devastation wrought by the Scholars later discovered strides in our “pursuit of a burg (South Carolina) any history can teach us. It was false claims that Mr. Row- mob, many of whom had that police and state militia more perfect union.” NEWS A-7 THURSDAY,C-3 JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELESTHURSDAY, SENTINEL JUNE 3, 2021

cal Society and Museum creasing large white crowd homes, schools, churches, states, “the largest number and Black men hoping to a hospital, hotel, public of Black townships af- defend Rowland from be- library, newspaper offices ter the Civil War were in ing lynched. Historians and murdered Black men, Oklahoma and between have refused to call it a women, and children in 1865 and 1920, African massacre and the reason an American city. While WINDOW Americans founded more why, is because of money? the official death toll of than 50 Black townships By designating it a riot the Tulsa race massacre in the state. O.W. Gurley, rather than a race massacre was 36, historians esti- a wealthy Black landown- prevented insurance com- mate it may have been as er, purchased 40 acres of panies from having to pay high as 300. As many as land in Tulsa, naming it benefits to the people of 10,000 people were left Greenwood after the town Greenwood whose homes homeless. This horrific in Mississippi. The film and businesses were de- act of violence has liter- investigates the 100-year- stroyed. ally been swept under the old racial massacre that As Americans we are rug of American history. resulted in two days of familiar and reminded of America has conveniently bloodshed and destruction. the horrible atrocities of forgotten and refuses to The incident began on the Holocaust and Apart- remember. How could the On Monday, May 31st tural history that existed on Indian Territory, the vast the morning of May 30, heid and its devastating country ignore one of the CNN Films premiered in the Greenwood District area where Native Ameri- 1921, after a young Black consequences to Jews most gruesome mass mur- the showing of DREAM- of Tulsa, Oklahoma at that can tribes had been forced man named Dick Rowland and Black South Afri- ders in its history? Even LAND: The Burning of time one of the wealthi- to relocate. Oklahoma at was accused of an alleged cans. Yet most Americans with the recent senseless Black Wall Street. This est Black communities in the time was being pro- sexual assault against a do not know the story of killings of innocent black cinematic documentary the United States, earning moted as a safe haven for white woman. He was ar- how white racist vigilan- men and women by white executive produced by it the name, “Black Wall African Americans. Mi- rested, leading to an armed tes, many deputized by police officers, the burning LeBron James, celebrates, Street.” Founded in 1906, chelle Place, Executive Di- confrontation outside the local police, looted and and shares the rich cul- Greenwood was developed rector of the Tulsa Histori- courthouse between an in- burned down businesses, {See wendy C-5}

receive.”(John 16:24) How contrary to the Holy Spirit of view. At one time Christ ‘ about we ask Him to break which dwells within us was viewed from a human the barriers down of hatred, when in Christ. They are viewpoint; but now we racism and prejudice. We in conflict and in war with know better than to see him can see this up close, but each other. So, what will as a human; He is divine. It perhaps not anticipate what you do about this? Now might be difficult to under- all that entails. Hatred takes knowing that we are all of stand; but after accepting many different faces. It’s “one.” “from now on we Jesus Christ of Lord and not only color of skin, but regard no one according to Savior, the result of this is includes jealousy and all the flesh..know no one from a mind change where you kinds of prejudices. Acts a worldly point of view (2 seek to know people more WWW.ASKDRJEANETTEPARKER.COM 17:17 “We are of (one) Corinthians 5:16) We have lovingly, more respectfully. blood.” Galatians 5:17, to change our minds about When Paul spoke to the “the flesh desires what is how we see people. Wheth- people of Athens, “He is the contrary to the Spirit.” The er they are of whatever that God who made the world thoughts of the mind want state is, regardless of physi- and everything in it. From to overwhelm and deny cal appearances or what- one man He made all the Racism is obviously a and has become a popular nate He found it necessary these things. “Out of the ever. This will take a mind nations, that they should in- controlling subject today. word that radiates every- to talk to them about hatred; abundance of the heart, change and mental adjust- habit the whole earth; “Acts What is it and why is it where and anywhere. It is but one can understand that the mouth speaks “Matt ment to think when you see 17:26” Paul spoke to many and when is it and what do a term that speaks of “ha- He knew a lot about “the 12:34.”(Galatians 3:28) someone, “This person was different nations during we do about it? This is dif- tred.” But, not everyone is hatred of the world;” for “There is neither Jew or created by The Almighty.” this message:”He talked ficult. Racism starts in the “racist.” You remember that He was hated for bringing Gentile.” All who claim the Somewhere within this to them about the resur- heart. We cannot lie and say scripture, “Know no person in the “Gospel.” When He name of Christ (Christians) person there dwells some rection and told them that God created it, because the hereafter-longer after the was going away, He spoke are from “one source.” goodness and bears the in time past, you got away Almighty did not. It’s like flesh.” And He talks to the about they had not asked There is no distinction, signature of “The creator. with a lot of this foolish- the more it is spoken of the disciples about the “hatred Him for anything, but now no difference. “The flesh So, we no longer evaluate {See parker C-5} more famous it becomes of the world.” It’s unfortu- He says, “ask and you shall (the mind) craves what is others from a human point

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Case No. 21NWCP00024 Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the The name and address of the Superior Court of California, Original Filing statement pursuant to Section HACLA will be closing the waitlist for applicants for one (1)-bedroom public housing units. court is (El nombre y dirección County of Los Angeles 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 17913 other than a change Effective Friday July 2, 2021, HACLA will no longer be accepting application for 1 bedroom de la corte es): Stanley Mosk Petition of: Rafael Del Haro CNS-3476190# in the residence address of units. Any application received as of July 2, 2021 will be honored. Applications for one- Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street, for Change of Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new bedroom units received after July 2, 2021 will not be processed. Los Angeles, CA 90012 TO ALL INTERESTED Fictitious Business Name The name, address, and PERSONS: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed telephone number of plaintiff’s Petitioner filed a petition NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective HACLA Application Center with this court for a decree File No. 2021107676 2600 Wilshire Blvd attorney, or plaintiff without January 1, 2014, the Fictitious an attorney, is (El nombre, changing names as follows: The following person(s) is Business Name Statement Los Angeles, CA 90057 Rafael Del Haro to Rafael (are) doing business as: 1-833-HACLA-4-U la dirección y el número must be accompanied by the de teléfono del abogado Lopez Del Haro MAMA SUSIE’S HOUSE, 201 Affidavit of Identity form. CNSB#3472011 del demandante, o del The Court orders that all W 78TH ST, Los Angeles, The filing of this statement demandante que no tiene persons interested in this CA 90003 County of LOS does not of itself authorize matter appear before this ANGELES TO ALL INTERESTED Dana Moon Dorsett to Dana abogado, es): Arman Saakyan the use in this state of a SBN 259958 301 E Glenoaks court at the hearing indicated Mailing Address: P.O. BOX Fictitious Business Name PERSONS: Moon below to show cause, if any, 62921, Los Angeles, CA CITY OF LOS Petitioner Jesenia Josefin The Court orders that all Blvd., Ste. 6, Glendale, CA in violation of the rights of 91207 T: 818-246-1000 why the petition for change of 90062 another under Federal, State, Zelaya filed a petition with this persons interested in this name should not be granted. Registered owner(s): ANGELES court for a decree changing matter appear before this DATE (Fecha): 01/22/2019 or common law (See Section Sherri R. Carter Executive Any person objecting to the RAYMOND D SMITH INC, 14411 et seq., Business and names as follows: court at the hearing indicated name changes described 201 W 78TH ST, LOS Jesenia Josefin Zelaya to below to show cause, if any, Officer/ Clerk of Court, Clerk Professions Code). (Secretario), by Ricardo above must file a written ANGELES, CA 90003; State Original Filing Jesenia Josefin Carbajal why the petition for change of objection that includes the of Incorporation: CA NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO Perez, Deputy (Adjunto) 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 The Court orders that all name should not be granted. reasons for the objection at This business is conducted by CNS-3476144# THE persons interested in this Any person objecting to the (SEAL) COMPLAINT - Personal least two court days before a Corporation LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CITY OF LOS ANGELES matter appear before this name changes described the matter is scheduled to The registrant(s) started doing NOTICE IS HEREBY court at the hearing indicated above must file a written Injury, Property Damage, Wrongful Death be heard and must appear business on 04/2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS GIVEN, that for more than below to show cause, if any, objection that includes the at the hearing to show cause I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT three years last past there why the petition for change of reasons for the objection at Type: MOTOR VEHICLE, Personal Injury why the petition should not be in this statement is true and File No. 2021107327 remained unclaimed with the name should not be granted. least two court days before granted. If no written objection correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is Department of Transportation Any person objecting to the the matter is scheduled to Jurisdiction: ACTION IS AN UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE is timely filed, the court may declares as true any material (are) doing business as: of the City of Los Angeles name changes described be heard and must appear grant the petition without a matter pursuant to Section TEAR IT OFF INC., 10401 monies held in the account above must file a written at the hearing to show cause (exceeds $25,000) 1. Plaintiff: Veny Senewe hearing. 17913 of the Business and VENICE BLVD SUITE # 807, known as the “UNCLAIMED objection that includes the why the petition should not be Notice of Hearing: Professions code that the LOS ANGELES, CA 90034 MONIES OF PARKING reasons for the objection at granted. If no written objection Okasinski alleges causes of action agasint defendant: Date: 06/11/2021, Time: 10:30 registrant knows to be false County of LOS ANGELES VIOLATIONS TRUST FUND least two court days before is timely filed, the court may AM, Dept.: C, Room: 312 is guilty of a misdemeanor Articles of Incorporation or NO. 853” which represent the matter is scheduled to grant the petition without a Nicolas Chilel Monson; Cleli Perez; and Does 1 to 10, The address of the court punishable by a fine not to Organization Number: XXX uncashed bail refund checks be heard and must appear hearing. is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): issued between January 1, at the hearing to show cause Notice of Hearing: inclusive, 2. This pleading, including Norwalk, CA 90650 ($1,000)). TEAR IT OFF INC., 10401 2016 and December 31, why the petition should not be Date: 07/19/2021, Time: 11:00 A copy of this Order to Show RAYMOND D SMITH INC VENICE BLVD SUITE # 807, 2017. AMOUNT: $292,671.32 granted. If no written objection AM, Dept.: 26 attachments and exhibits, consists of the following Cause shall be published at S/ RAYMOND D SMITH, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034; A listing of these unclaimed is timely filed, the court may The address of the court is least once each week for four President XXX deposits may be viewed on grant the petition without a 111 North Hill Street, Los number of pages: 5 6. The true names of successive weeks prior to This statement was filed This business is conducted by the web at http://www.lacity- hearing. Angeles, CA 90012 the date set for hearing on with the County Clerk of a Corporation parking.org/laopm/refund. Notice of Hearing: A copy of this Order to Show defendants sued as Does are unknown to plaintiff. the petition in the following Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) started doing html. Claims for return of Date: June 21, 2021, Time: Cause shall be published at newspaper of general 05/11/2021. business on 07/2020. monies held must be filed with 10:00 A.M. , Dept.: 74, Room: least once each week for four Doe defendants 1-5 were the agents or employees of circulation, printed in this NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information the City Clerk, Room 395 City 735 successive weeks prior to county: Los Angeles Sentinel Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Los The address of the court is the date set for hearing on other named defendants and acted within the scope of that Date: 5/7/2021 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who Angeles, CA 90012 BEFORE 111 N. Hill St, Los Angeles, the petition in the following Margaret M. Bernal Statement generally expires declares as true any material FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 THE CA 90012 newspaper of general agency or employment. Doe defendants 6-10 are Judge of the Superior Court at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section AFORESAID MONIES WILL A copy of this Order to Show circulation, printed in this 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 persons whose capacities are the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and BECOME THE PROPERTY Cause shall be published at county: Los Angeles Sentinel CNS-3470133# in the office of the County Professions code that the OF THE CITY OF LOS least once each week for four Date: 03/16/2021 unknown to plaintiff. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 8. This court is the proper Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false ANGELES ON JULY 30, successive weeks prior to Elaine Lu in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor 2021 DATED: MAY 6,2021 the date set for hearing on Judge of the Superior Court court because: at least one defendant now resides in its 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to DIANA MANGIOGLU, CITY the petition in the following 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars TREASURER OFFICE OF newspaper of general CNS-3473534# jurisdictional area, injury to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL person or damage to personal FICTITIOUS in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). FINANCE CITY OF LOS circulation, printed in this statement pursuant to Section TEAR IT OFF INC. ANGELES county: Los Angeles Sentinel property occurred in its BUSINESS 6/3, 6/10/21 SUMMONS jurisdictional area. 17913 other than a change S/ EUNICE MILLER, CEO CNS-3472361# Date: May 5, 2021 in the residence address of This statement was filed Michelle Williams Court (CITACION JUDICIAL) 9. Plaintiff is required to NAMES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CASE NUMBER (Número del comply with a claims statute, a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Judge of the Superior Court Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 Caso): and has complied with 19STCV01487 applicable claims statues. Statement must be filed 05/10/2021. CNS-3475738# before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT 10. The following causes of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): action are attached and the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section CIVIL NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Nicolas Chilel Monson; Cleli statements above apply to File No. 2021112756 FOR CHANGE OF NAME Perez; and Does 1 to 10, each: Motor Vehicle, General must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from Case No. 21TRCP00153 inclusive Negligence. (are) doing business as: Superior Court of California, YOU ARE BEING SUED 11. Plaintiff has suffered The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SWAGOUT STORE, does not of itself authorize in the office of the County FOR CHANGE OF NAME County of Los Angeles BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ wage loss, loss of use of 13337 SOUTH ST. #217, Petition of: Consuelo Moreno DEMANDANDO EL property, hospital and medical the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided Case No. 21STCP01714 CERRITOS, CA 90703 Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Superior Court of California, for Change of Name DEMANDANTE): Veny expenses, general damage, County of LOS ANGELES TO ALL INTERESTED Senewe Okasinski property damage, loss of in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires County of Los Angeles Articles of Incorporation or another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change Petition of: Jerry Lee Martin III PERSONS: NOTICE! You have been earning capacity. Organization Number: LLC/AI Petitioner filed a petition sued. The court may decide 13. The relief sought in or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the for Change of Name No 4708959 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section TO ALL INTERESTED with this court for a decree against you without your this complaint is within the Registered owner(s): changing names as follows: being heard unless you jurisdiction of this court. Professions Code). 17913 other than a change PERSONS: SWAGOUT STORE, Original Filing in the residence address of Petitioner Jerry Lee Martin III Consuelo Moreno to Connie respond within 30 days. Read 14. Plaintiff prays for 13337 SOUTH ST. #217, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 Moreno the information below. judgement for costs of a registered owner. A new filed a petition with this court CERRITOS, CA 90703; State CNS-3476156# Fictitious Business Name for a decree changing names The Court orders that all You have 30 CALENDAR suit; for such relief as fair, of Incorporation: CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL persons interested in this DAYS after this summons and just and equitable; and for Statement must be filed as follows: This business is conducted by before the expiration. Effective Jerry Lee Martin III to Jerry matter appear before this legal papers are served on compensatory damages. a Corporation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court at the hearing indicated you to file a written response The amount of damages is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Lee Martin Jr The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement The Court orders that all below to show cause, if any, at this court and have a copy according to proof. business on 03/2021. File No. 2021110151 why the petition for change of served on the plaintiff. A letter Date: August 20, 2018 must be accompanied by the persons interested in this I declare that all information The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. name should not be granted. or phone call will not protect /s/ Arman Saakyan, Esq. in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: matter appear before this 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10/21 The filing of this statement court at the hearing indicated Any person objecting to the you. Your written response correct. (A registrant who BLESSEDHANDS YB, name changes described must be in proper legal form CNS-3471615# does not of itself authorize below to show cause, if any, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL declares as true any material 3963 DALTON AVE, LOS the use in this state of a why the petition for change of above must file a written if you want the court to hear matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90062 County objection that includes the your case. There may be Fictitious Business Name name should not be granted. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES in violation of the rights of Any person objecting to the reasons for the objection at a court form that you can Professions code that the Registered owner(s): least two court days before use for your response. You FOR CHANGE OF NAME another under Federal, State, name changes described Case No. 21LBCP00121 registrant knows to be false JOHNATHAN or common law (See Section above must file a written the matter is scheduled to can find these court forms is guilty of a misdemeanor YOUNGBLOOD, 3963 be heard and must appear and more information at the Superior Court of California, 14411 et seq., Business and objection that includes the County of Los Angeles punishable by a fine not to DALTON AVE, LOS Professions Code). reasons for the objection at at the hearing to show cause California Courts Online Self- exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 90062 why the petition should not be Help Center (www.courtinfo. Petition of: Lydia Meghan Original Filing least two court days before McCann for Change of Name ($1,000)). This business is conducted by 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 the matter is scheduled to granted. If no written objection ca.gov/selfhelp), your county SWAGOUT STORE an Individual CNS-3475835# is timely filed, the court may law library, or the courthouse TO ALL INTERESTED be heard and must appear PERSONS: S/ LAFELL GALATAS, CEO The registrant(s) started doing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the hearing to show cause grant the petition without a nearest you. If you cannot pay This statement was filed business on 01/2016. hearing. the filing fee, ask the court Petitioner Lydia Meghan why the petition should not be McCann filed a petition with the County Clerk of I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS granted. If no written objection Notice of Hearing: clerk for a fee waiver form. If Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT Date: 07/09/2021, Time: 8:30 you do not file your response with this court for a decree is timely filed, the court may changing names as follows: 05/17/2021. correct. (A registrant who File No. 2021101196 grant the petition without a AM, Dept.: B on time, you may lose the NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material The following person(s) is The address of the court is case by default, and your Lydia Meghan McCann to hearing. Lydia Meghan Nicosia Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: Notice of Hearing: 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, wages, money, and property 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and LAVENDER ROSE CA 90603 may be taken without further The Court orders that all Date: July 19, 2021, Time: persons interested in this Statement generally expires Professions code that the RECORDS, 3500 S 11:00 A.M., Dept.: 26, Room: A copy of this Order to Show warning from the court. at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false MUIRFIELD ROAD, Los Cause shall be published at There are other legal matter appear before this 316 court at the hearing indicated the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Angeles, CA 90016 County of The address of the court is least once each week for four requirements. You may in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES successive weeks prior to want to call an attorney right below to show cause, if any, 111 North Hill Street, Room why the petition for change of Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars Mailing Address: 3500 118, Los Angeles, CA 90012 the date set for hearing on away. If you do not know an in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). MUIRFIELD ROAD, Los the petition in the following attorney, you may want to call name should not be granted. A copy of this Order to Show Any person objecting to the 17920, where it expires S/ JOHNATHAN Angeles, CA 90016 Cause shall be published at newspaper of general an attorney referral service. If 40 days after any change YOUNGBLOOD, Owner Registered owner(s): circulation, printed in this you cannot afford an attorney, name changes described least once each week for four above must file a written in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed SANDRA EDMONDS, 3500 successive weeks prior to county: Los Angeles Sentinel you may be eligible for free statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of S MUIRFIELD ROAD, LOS Date: May 19, 2021 legal services from a nonprofit objection that includes the the date set for hearing on reasons for the objection at 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on ANGELES, CA 90016 the petition in the following Gary Y. Tanaka legal services program. You in the residence address of 05/13/2021. This business is conducted by Judge of the Superior Court can locate these nonprofit least two court days before newspaper of general the matter is scheduled to a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with an Individual circulation, printed in this 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 groups at the California Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant(s) started doing CNS-3475732# Legal Services Web site be heard and must appear county: Los Angeles Sentinel LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the hearing to show cause Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name business on 04/2021. Date: May 27, 2021 (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires I declare that all information the California Courts Online why the petition should not be Elaine Lu ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE granted. If no written objection January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from in this statement is true and Judge of the Superior Court Self-Help Center (www. Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who FOR CHANGE OF NAME courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or is timely filed, the court may 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24/21 Case No. 21TRCP00133 grant the petition without a must be accompanied by the in the office of the County declares as true any material CNS-3477687# by contacting your local court Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Superior Court of California, or county bar association. hearing. County of Los Angeles Notice of Hearing: The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and NOTE: The court has a does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires Professions code that the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Petition of: Leonard Borum for statutory lien for waived fees Date: 06/18/2021, Time: 8:30 Change of Name AM, Dept.: 27 the use in this state of a 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false FOR CHANGE OF NAME and costs on any settlement Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor Case No. 21VECP00183 TO ALL INTERESTED or arbitration award of The address of the court is PERSONS: 275 Magnolia, Long Beach, in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to Superior Court of California, $10,000 or more in a civil another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars County of Los Angeles Petitioner Leonard Borum case. The court’s lien must CA 90802 filed a petition with this court A copy of this Order to Show or common law (See Section in the residence address of ($1,000)). Petition of: Natalie Elizabeth be paid before the court will 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new S/ SANDRA EDMONDS, Trujillo-Fox for Change of for a decree changing names dismiss the case. Cause shall be published at as follows: least once each week for four Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Owner Name ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Original Filing Statement must be filed This statement was filed TO ALL INTERESTED Leonard Borum to Leonard Si no responde dentro de 30 successive weeks prior to Harmon Sr. the date set for hearing on 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24/21 before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of PERSONS: días, la corte puede decidir CNS-3477650# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on Petitioner Natalie Elizabeth The Court orders that all en su contra sin escuchar su the petition in the following LOS ANGELES SENTINEL persons interested in this newspaper of general Business Name Statement 04/30/2021. Trujillo-Fox filed a petition versión. Lea la información a must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with with this court for a decree matter appear before this continuación. circulation, printed in this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court at the hearing indicated county: Los Angeles Sentinel Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section changing names as follows: Tiene 30 DÍAS DE NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name Natalie Elizabeth Trujillo-Fox below to show cause, if any, CALENDARIO después Date: May 3, 2021 File No. 2021100232 why the petition for change of Mark C. Kim does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires to Natalie Elizabeth Fox de que le entreguen esta The following person(s) is the use in this state of a at the end of five years from name should not be granted. Judge of the Superior Court (are) doing business as: The Court orders that all citación y papeles legales 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed persons interested in this Any person objecting to the para presentar una respuesta YELKNIRB ZEPHYR, 9903 name changes described CNS-3470732# in violation of the rights of in the office of the County matter appear before this por escrito en esta corte y LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SANTA MONICA BLVD. #887, another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided court at the hearing indicated above must file a written hacer que se entregue una BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 objection that includes the or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section below to show cause, if any, copia al demandante. Una ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE County of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires why the petition for change of reasons for the objection at carta o una llamada telefónica Mailing Address: 9903 least two court days before FOR CHANGE OF NAME Professions Code). 40 days after any change name should not be granted. no lo protegen. Su respuesta Case No. 21BBCP00164 SANTA MONICA BLVD. #887, Renewal Filing in the facts set forth in the Any person objecting to the the matter is scheduled to por escrito tiene que estar BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 be heard and must appear Superior Court of California, statement pursuant to Section name changes described en formato legal correcto County of Los Angeles Registered owner(s): CNS-3476152# 17913 other than a change above must file a written at the hearing to show cause si desea que procesen su BARRY DUANE BRINKLEY, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL why the petition should not be Petition of: Matthew Mincy in the residence address of objection that includes the caso en la corte. Es posible Pollock for Change of Name 9903 SANTA MONICA BLVD. a registered owner. A new reasons for the objection at granted. If no written objection que haya un formulario que #887, BEVERLY HILLS, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is timely filed, the court may TO ALL INTERESTED Fictitious Business Name least two court days before usted pueda usar para su PERSONS: 90212 NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed the matter is scheduled to grant the petition without a respuesta. Puede encontrar This business is conducted by File No. 2021102215 hearing. Petitioner Matthew Mincy before the expiration. Effective be heard and must appear estos formularios de la corte y Pollock filed a petition with this an Individual The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the hearing to show cause Notice of Hearing: más información en el Centro The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Date: 06/25/2021, Time: 8:30 court for a decree changing Business Name Statement why the petition should not be de Ayuda de las Cortes de names as follows: business on 01/2021. 1. VALERIE WIGGAN, must be accompanied by the granted. If no written objection AM, Dept.: B California (www.sucorte. I declare that all information 2. JOSETTE WIGGAN, The address of the court is Matthew Mincy Pollock to Affidavit of Identity form. is timely filed, the court may ca.gov), en la biblioteca de Mateo Pollock in this statement is true and 3. JOSEPH WIGGAN, 4. The filing of this statement grant the petition without a 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, leyes de su condado o en correct. (A registrant who HILARY WIGGAN, 5. KT CA 90503 The Court orders that all does not of itself authorize hearing. la corte que le quede más persons interested in this declares as true any material INC., 6. KT_INC., 7. MIA the use in this state of a Notice of Hearing: A copy of this Order to Show cerca. Si no puede pagar matter pursuant to Section WARNER, 8. RAY WIGGAN Cause shall be published at matter appear before this Fictitious Business Name Date: 06/18/2021, Time: 8:30 la cuota de presentación, court at the hearing indicated 17913 of the Business and SR., 9. RAY WIGGAN JR., 10. in violation of the rights of am, Dept.: A, Room: 510 least once each week for four pida al secretario de la corte Professions code that the SUGAR HONEY ICED TEA, successive weeks prior to below to show cause, if any, another under Federal, State, The address of the court is que le dé un formulario de why the petition for change of registrant knows to be false 11. CRYSTAL CLEAR, 309 or common law (See Section 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van the date set for hearing on exención de pago de cuotas. is guilty of a misdemeanor E. HILLCREST BLVD #260, the petition in the following name should not be granted. 14411 et seq., Business and Nuys, CA 91401 Si no presenta su respuesta Any person objecting to the punishable by a fine not to INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 Professions Code). A copy of this Order to Show newspaper of general a tiempo, puede perder el exceed one thousand dollars County of LOS ANGELES circulation, printed in this name changes described Original Filing Cause shall be published at caso por incumplimiento y above must file a written ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 least once each week for four county: Los Angeles Sentinel la corte le podrá quitar su S/ BARRY DUANE I-DEAL INC., 309 E. CNS-3475830# Date: May 7, 2021 objection that includes the successive weeks prior to sueldo, dinero y bienes sin reasons for the objection at BRINKLEY, Owner HILLCREST BLVD #260, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date set for hearing on Gary Y. Tanaka más advertencia. This statement was filed INGLEWOOD, CA 90301; Judge of the Superior Court least two court days before the petition in the following Hay otros requisitos legales. the matter is scheduled to with the County Clerk of State of Incorporation: CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 Los Angeles County on This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT newspaper of general CNS-3473540# Es recomendable que llame a be heard and must appear circulation, printed in this LOS ANGELES SENTINEL un abogado inmediatamente. at the hearing to show cause 04/29/2021. a Corporation File No. 2021103158 county: Los Angeles Sentinel Si no conoce a un abogado, why the petition should not be NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Date: 04/13/2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE puede llamar a un servicio de granted. If no written objection Subdivision (a) of Section business on 07/2020. (are) doing business as: Huey P. Cotton FOR CHANGE OF NAME remisión a abogados. Si no is timely filed, the court may 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information VINFAST, 395 SANTA Judge of the Superior Court Case No. 21STCP00842 puede pagar a un abogado, grant the petition without a Statement generally expires in this statement is true and MONICA PLACE SPACE 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 Superior Court of California, es posible que cumpla con hearing. at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who #171, Santa Monica, CA CNS-3476196# los requisitos para obtener the date on which it was filed declares as true any material 90401 County of LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL County of Los Angeles Notice of Hearing: Petition of: Dana Moon servicios legales gratuitos Date: June 18, 2021, Time: in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section ANGELES Dorsett for Change of Name de un programa de servicios 8:30 AM, Dept.: NCB-A Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and Mailing Address: 18191 VAN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE legales sin fines de lucro. in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the KARMAN AVENUE, Irvine, FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED The address of the court is PERSONS: Puede encontrar estos 300 East Olive, Burbank, CA 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false CA 92612 Case No. 21STCP01430 grupos sin fines de lucro 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): Superior Court of California, Petitioner Dana Moon Dorsett 91502 filed a petition with this court en el sitio web de California A copy of this Order to Show in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to VINFAST DEALER SAN County of Los Angeles Legal Services, (www. statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars FRANCISCO #1, LLC, 790 Petition of: Jesenia Josefin for a decree changing names Cause shall be published at as follows: lawhelpcalifornia.org), en least once each week for four 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). N. SAN MATEO DRIVE, SAN Zelaya for Change of Name in the residence address of I-DEAL INC. MATEO, CA 94401; State of C-5A-6 LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 9, 2021 2014

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Incorporation: DE PRODUCTIONS, 5. IFRECK, CNS-3471002# 14411 et seq., Business and filed at the reception desk, 9th including those with special Improved Regional Water This business is conducted by 6. MISTER FRECK, 7. THE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). floor, V/CM Department, on needs. The County is required Self-Reliance (Cal. Code a limited liability company TWERK REPORT, 8. TRAP Original Filing or before 11:00 a.m. Pacific to ensure the availability of Regs. tit. 23, § 5003) which The registrant(s) started doing CITY ENTERTAINMENT, 9. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 Time on Wednesday, July 7, residential sites, at adequate need to be included in a water business on N/A. TRAP TEA HOUSE, 9903 S. NAME STATEMENT CNS-3470970# 2021, at which time bids will densities and appropriate supplier’s UWMP to support a I declare that all information SANTA MONICA BLVD #990, File No. 2021101304 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be opened and publicly read. development standards, in certification of consistency for in this statement is true and BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 The following person(s) is Bids received after the above the unincorporated areas to a future covered action. correct. (A registrant who County of LOS ANGELES (are) doing business as: date and time may be rejected accommodate its fair share declares as true any material Registered owner(s): ON A ROLL WHOLESALE and returned unopened. Each of the regional housing need, matter pursuant to Section MPD GROUP LLC, 9903 S. AUTO SALES, 6220 BRISTOL GOVERNMENT Bid must be sealed and also known as the Regional Final drafts of the 2020 17913 of the Business and SANTA MONICA BLVD #990, PKWY 216, CULVER CITY, marked Bid No. MA77047. Housing Needs Assessment UWMP, WSCP, and Appendix Professions code that the BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212; CA 90230 County of LOS (RHNA) allocation. PUBLIC I to the 2015 UWMP may be registrant knows to be false State of Incorporation: CA ANGELES REVIEW PERIOD In viewed on the West Basin is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by Registered owner(s): NOTICE OF PUBLIC For a copy of the Proposal/ accordance with Section website at www.westbasin. punishable by a fine not to a limited liability company LAVERN BELT, 6220 HEARING The Los Angeles Bid specification visit our 15105 of the State CEQA org. Public input is welcomed exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing BRISTOL PKWY 216, County Hearing Officer will Solicitation Page on our Guidelines, the County has and will be considered prior ($1,000)). business on N/A. CULVER CITY, CA 90230 conduct a public hearing to Vendor Portal at https:// scheduled a 45-day public to finalizing the 2020 UWMP, VINFAST DEALER SAN I declare that all information This business is conducted by consider the project described business.metro.net or for review period for the Draft WSCP, and Appendix I to FRANCISCO #1, LLC in this statement is true and an Individual below. You will have an further information email PEIR. The formal public the 2015 UWMP. All written S/ JEREMY B. SNYDER, correct. (A registrant who The registrant(s) started doing opportunity to testify, or you Tanya Allen at allentm@ review period will start comments must be received Manager declares as true any material business on N/A. can submit written comments metro.net. on June 9, 2021 and end by 5:00 PM PDT on June 9, This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section I declare that all information to the planner below or at 6/3/21 on July 26, 2021. PUBLIC 2021. with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and in this statement is true and CNS-3476549# COMMENTS Please submit the public hearing. If the final LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Los Angeles County on Professions code that the correct. (A registrant who decision on this proposal all written comment letters 05/04/2021. registrant knows to be false declares as true any material is challenged in court, no later than 5:00 p.m. on For more information, or to NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor matter pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES COUNTY July 26, 2021. Please send by provide comments on the draft testimony may be limited to METROPOLITAN Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to 17913 of the Business and issues raised before or at the mail to the following address: 2020 UWMP, draft WSCP, 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars Professions code that the TRANSPORTATION Tina Fung, Supervising and draft Appendix I to the public hearing. Hearing Date AUTHORITY (LACMTA) Statement generally expires ($1,000)). registrant knows to be false and Time: Tuesday July 6, Regional Planner; Housing 2015 UWMP, please contact at the end of five years from MPD GROUP LLC is guilty of a misdemeanor Policy Section, County of E.J. Caldwell, Manager of 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Hearing REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL the date on which it was filed S/ MICHAEL PRESHA DAVID, punishable by a fine not to Location: Online. Visit http:// Los Angeles Department of Water Policy and Resources in the office of the County MANAGING MEMBER exceed one thousand dollars planning.lacounty.gov/ho Regional Planning; 320 W. Development at edwardc@ Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed ($1,000)). and select hearing date for Temple Street, 13th Floor; westbasin.org. in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of S/ LAVERN BELT, Owner LACMTA will receive Los Angeles, CA 90012. 5/27, 6/3/21 more information. Project & Proposals for C1142RC1209-2 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on This statement was filed Permit(s): PRJ2020-000608- For email submittal of your CNS-3473202# - Solar Photovoltaic Power LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change 04/16/2021. with the County Clerk of (2), RPPL2020002333 comment letter, send to: in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with Los Angeles County on Purchase Agreement [email protected]. Project Location: 14124 Installations at Division statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section 04/30/2021. Avalon Boulevard, within gov. AVAILABILITY OF 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with 11, 14, 22 at the 9th Floor MATERIALS Digital copies of the Willowbrook - Enterprise Receptionist Desk, Vendor/ in the residence address of Statement generally expires Subdivision (a) of Section Zoned District CEQA the Draft PEIR are available LEGAL a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from 17920, a Fictitious Name Contract Management on the project website at: Categorical Exemption: Department, One Gateway Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires Class 1 Project Description: https://planning.lacounty.gov/ NOTICES Statement must be filed in the office of the County at the end of five years from Plaza, Los Angeles, CA housing/eir. Conditional Use Permit for 90012. before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided the date on which it was filed the continued maintenance 6/3/21 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section in the office of the County CNS-3473789# and use of an existing 60 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Clerk, except, as provided foot tall monopine wireless SUMMONS must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change in Subdivision (b) of Section communications facility. For All Proposals must be (Partition) Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the 17920, where it expires submitted to LACMTA, and Notice of Public Hearing Non Jury more information regarding DRAFT 2020 URBAN WATER The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section 40 days after any change this application, contact Sean be filed at the reception desk, 2021-CP-42-01201 does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change in the facts set forth in the 9th floor, V/CM Department, MANAGEMENT PLAN, STATE OF SOUTH Donnelly, Los Angeles County DRAFT WATER SHORTAGE the use in this state of a in the residence address of statement pursuant to Section Department of Regional on or before 2:00 p.m. Pacific CAROLINA Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new 17913 other than a change Time on Friday, July 23, CONTINGENCY PLAN, IN THE COURT OF Planning (DRP) via e-mail at AND DRAFT APPENDIX in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of [email protected]. 2021. Proposals received COMMON PLEAS another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed a registered owner. A new after the above date and I TO 2015 URBAN WATER COUNTY OF gov or by telephone: (213) MANAGEMENT PLAN or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Fictitious Business Name 974-6411. Case materials time may be rejected and SPARTANBURG 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement must be filed are available online at http:// returned unopened. Each Tamara Brown-Driver, Professions Code). Business Name Statement before the expiration. Effective proposal must be sealed individually and as Power planning.lacounty.gov/case. The West Basin Municipal Original Filing must be accompanied by the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious All correspondence received and marked Proposal No. of Attorney for: Zenobia 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 Affidavit of Identity form. Business Name Statement C1142RC1209-2. Water District (West Basin) Jackson-Samuel, Denise by DRP shall be considered Board of Directors will hold a CNS-3474172# The filing of this statement must be accompanied by the a public record. If you need Brown-Haggins and Walter B. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize Affidavit of Identity form. public hearing on Thursday, Brown, Jr. reasonable accommodations June 10, 2021 at 10:00 the use in this state of a The filing of this statement or auxiliary aids, contact the For a copy of the Proposal/ vs. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name does not of itself authorize Bid specification visit our AM, to receive comments Gregory Brown NAME STATEMENT Americans with Disabilities on the District’s draft 2020 in violation of the rights of the use in this state of a Act (ADA) Coordinator at Solicitation Page on our TO THE DEFENDANT File No. 2021097855 another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name Vendor Portal at https:// Urban Water Management ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE The following person(s) is (213) 974-6488 (Voice) or Plan (UWMP), draft Water or common law (See Section in violation of the rights of (213) 617-2292 (TDD) with at business.metro.net or for HEREBY SUMMONED (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and another under Federal, State, further information email Shortage Contingency Plan and required to answer the GRACE AND MERCY DOULA least 3 business days’ notice. (WSCP), and draft Appendix Professions Code). or common law (See Section Si necesita más información Vanessa Vingno at vingnov@ Complaint in this action, a copy SERVICES, 4015 FAIRWAY Original Filing 14411 et seq., Business and metro.net. I as an addendum to its 2015 of which is herewith served BLVD, VIEW PARK, CA 90043 por favor llame al (213) 974- UWMP. 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 Professions Code). 6411. 6/3/21 upon you, and to serve a copy County of LOS ANGELES CNS-3471010# Original Filing CNS-3476329# 6/3/21 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL of your Answer to the said Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 CNS-3477104# Complaint on the Plaintiff(s) TERRI GRANT, 4015 CNS-3470995# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The public hearing will be LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY or his/her/their attorney, Paul FAIRWAY BLVD, VIEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS conducted during a West A. McKee, III, at his office, PARK, CA 90043 NAME STATEMENT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DRAFT PROGRAM Basin Special Board meeting. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT P.O. Box 2196, 409 Magnolia This business is conducted by File No. 2021099130 METROPOLITAN Pursuant to the Governor’s Street, Spartanburg, South an Individual The following person(s) is NAME STATEMENT TRANSPORTATION REPORT FOR THE COUNTY Executive Orders of March 12, File No. 2021099762 OF LOS ANGELES HOUSING Carolina 29304, within thirty The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: AUTHORITY (LACMTA) 2020, and March 19, 2020, (30) days after the service business on 03/2021. 100 ACTS OF LOVE, 1628 S. The following person(s) is REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ELEMENT UPDATE DATE: this meeting will be hosted (are) doing business as: June 9, 2021 PROJECT hereof, exclusive of the day I declare that all information WESTGATE AVE APT 101, by teleconference, with no of such service, and if you in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 LILI LUXE, 3504 PICO BLVD, TITLE: Los Angeles County physical meeting location Los Angeles, CA 90019 fail to answer the Complaint correct. (A registrant who County of LOS ANGELES LACMTA will receive Proposals Housing Element Update being provided. Meeting County of LOS ANGELES PROJECT LOCATION: within the time aforesaid, the declares as true any material Registered owner(s): for Request for Information details are provided herein: Plaintiff(s) in this action will matter pursuant to Section KIM HAMER, 1628 S. Mailing Address: 1545 Unincorporated Areas of Los S. DUNSMUIR AVE, Los and Qualifications apply to the Court for the relief 17913 of the Business and WESTGATE AVE APT 101, (RFIQ) PS75942 - Labor Angeles County The County Angeles, CA 90019 of Los Angeles (County), as demanded in the Complaint. Professions code that the LOS ANGELES, CA 90025; Compliance Monitoring West Basin Board of s/Paul A. McKee, III registrant knows to be false State of Incorporation: CA Registered owner(s): the lead agency pursuant to Directors: Special Board LILI DIANE THOMAS, 1545 Services Bench at the 9th PAUL A. MCKEE, III is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by Floor Receptionist Desk, the California Environmental Meeting S. DUNSMUIR AVE, LOS Quality Act (CEQA), Attorney for Plaintiff punishable by a fine not to an Individual Vendor/Contract Management Thursday, June 10, 2021 at P. O. Box 2196 exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES, CA 90019 completed a Draft Program 10:00 AM This business is conducted by Department, One Gateway 409 Magnolia Street ($1,000)). business on N/A. Plaza, Los Angeles, CA Environmental Impact Report Teleconference an Individual (Draft PEIR) for the Housing Spartanburg, S.C. 29304 S/ TERRI GRANT, Owner I declare that all information 90012. Participation Only (864) 573-5149. This statement was filed in this statement is true and The registrant(s) started doing Element of the County (GoToMeeting and Phone-In business on N/A. of Los Angeles General Dated: May 12, 2021 with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who Number) 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 Los Angeles County on declares as true any material I declare that all information Plan (General Plan) for the CNS-3476204# in this statement is true and All Proposals must be 2021–2029 planning period 04/26/2021. matter pursuant to Section submitted to LACMTA, and The public hearing will LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and correct. (A registrant who (Housing Element Update). be live streamed through declares as true any material be filed at the reception desk, The County has prepared this Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the 9th floor, V/CM Department, GoToMeeting and will also ORDER FROM STATUS 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false matter pursuant to Section Notice of Availability (NOA) be recorded. The meeting HEARING OF APRIL 7, 2021 17913 of the Business and on or before 1:00 p.m. Pacific to consult with and request Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Time on Monday, June 28, may be accessed using CASE NO. D-101- at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Professions code that the comments from responsible the following link on the DM-2021-00084 registrant knows to be false 2021. Proposals received agencies, trustee agencies, the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars after the above date and time West Basin website: http:// STATE OF NEW MEXICO in the office of the County ($1,000)). is guilty of a misdemeanor and other interested parties wbmwdca.iqm2.com/Citizens/ COUNTY OF SANTA FE punishable by a fine not to may be rejected and returned regarding the environmental Clerk, except, as provided S/ KIM HAMER, Owner unopened. Each proposal Default.aspx (Please check FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed exceed one thousand dollars analyses presented in the this website for additional COURT ($1,000)). must be sealed and marked Draft PEIR. The Draft PEIR 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of RFIQ No. PS75942. details including final agenda GERALD LEE COMPTON, 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on S/ LILI DIANE THOMAS, is being circulated for review and agenda packet). JR., in the facts set forth in the 04/28/2021. Owner and comment by appropriate Petitioner, This statement was filed agencies, as well as statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with For a copy of the Proposal vs. 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section with the County Clerk of organizations and individuals The 2020 UWMP assesses KENITRA T. HARRIS, Los Angeles County on specification visit our who have requested in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name Solicitation Page on our West Basin’s water resources Respondent a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires 04/28/2021. notification. For more portfolio, demands, and THIS MATTER having come NOTICE-In accordance with Vendor Portal at https:// information on the project, Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from business.metro.net or for planning strategies over before the Court on April 7, Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Subdivision (a) of Section please see: http://planning. the next 25 years, as a 2021, for a Status Hearing. 17920, a Fictitious Name further information email lacounty.gov/housing. before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Gregory Baker at bakerg@ requirement set forth by the This Court FINDS and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided Statement generally expires PROJECT LOCATION California Department of ORDERS: at the end of five years from metro.net. Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section 6/3/21 Unincorporated areas of Los Water Resources. The draft 1. The Court has jurisdiction must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed CNS-3476559# Angeles County PROJECT 2020 UWMP complies with over the parties and subject Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change in the office of the County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SUMMARY The County is state law requiring urban matter in this action. The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Clerk, except, as provided updating the Housing Element water suppliers to prepare 2. The Petitioner did appear does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section LOS ANGELES COUNTY of the General Plan for the and update urban water for today’s hearing. The the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires METROPOLITAN 2021-2029 planning period. management plans every five Respondent failed to appear. Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of 40 days after any change TRANSPORTATION The Housing Element is one of years. She has not been served. in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the AUTHORITY (LACMTA) the seven required elements Petitioner does not know another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section INVITATION FOR BID of the General Plan per the where Respondent is; her 17913 other than a change or common law (See Section Statement must be filed California Government Code, The draft WSCP describes last known address was in 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of beginning at Section 65583. Compton, California. a registered owner. A new how West Basin is prepared Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LACMTA will receive Bids/ Generally, State law mandates to respond to a variety of 3. Petitioner will file a Motion Original Filing Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name Proposals for MA77047 - updates to the Housing for Publication for service on Statement must be filed water shortage conditions. 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 must be accompanied by the ALTERNATOR - SCROLL Element every eight years. West Basin’s draft WSCP Respondent and once service CNS-3471025# Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective TYPE at the 9th Floor The Housing Element serves is complete, he may apply for LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious satisfies the requirements of The filing of this statement Receptionist Desk, Vendor/ as a policy guide to address the California Water Code. Default Decree of Dissolution does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement Contract Management the comprehensive housing of Marriage. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the needs of the unincorporated NAME STATEMENT Department, One Gateway SO ORDERED: Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. Plaza, Los Angeles, CA areas of Los Angeles /s/ SULVIA LaMAR File No. 2021091221 The filing of this statement County (unincorporated The draft Appendix I to in violation of the rights of 90012. the 2015 UWMP and draft DISTRICT COURT JUDGE The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize areas). The primary focus of 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a the Housing Element is to Appendix D to the 2020 CNS-3471017# or common law (See Section UWMP includes all of the 1. THE MPD GROUP, 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name ensure decent, safe, sanitary, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 2. TROJAN TAX A Pre-Bid conference will elements described in Delta Professions Code). in violation of the rights of not be held. All Bids must be and affordable housing for PROS, 3. FAT NINJA another under Federal, State, current and future residents Plan Policy WR P1, Reduce Original Filing submitted to LACMTA, and be Reliance on the Delta Through NETWORK, 4. FRECKFLIX 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 or common law (See Section of the unincorporated areas, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 www.lasentinel.net D-1 Temptations Founder Otis Williams Reflects on the Group’s 60th Anniversary BY STACY M. BROWN long-time manager, added, American culture in gener- comed by Military Veter- NNPA Newswire Senior “This is a landmark al and the global music ans sharing stories about National Correspondent moment. We wish to thank landscape are awe-inspir- the inspiring effect of their the venerable Bruce ing. music. Otis Williams reflected Resnikoff for taking this The Temptations were In the ’70s, the rising on the start of what would journey with us and for pioneers. Black middle class fueled become one of music and years of unwavering sup- They were among the growth in arts and enter- entertainment’s most leg- port.” first African American tainment for Black artists, endary groups, The Temp- Berger continued: groups on mainstream tele- and The Temptations were tations. “This trailblazing expe- vision programs in the among the groups at the “We were teenagers rience with The Tempta- 1960s. forefront of that wave. when we signed with tions, and Otis in particular, The phenomenal televi- Their influence on main- Motown in 1961,” the is still exhilarating and sion exposure popularized stream and global artists, group’s founder, now rewarding sixty years later. their music and, coupled such as the Beatles, Rolling known as Dr. Otis To work with a group as with the support of DJs Stones, Bob Dylan, Tina Williams, told the Black gifted as The Temptations, across the country, led to Turner, Annie Lennox, Jose Press. I quickly realized early on chart-topping success, not Feliciano, and others, is “Now, 60 years later, that I was at the epicenter only on R&B lists but on notable. as I reflect on it all, I thank of music entertainment Billboard Hot 100 charts. Artists who have God first, and then [Motown Founder] Berry Gordy for signing us,” the icon remarked. To celebrate The Temptations’ 60th anniver- sary, Motown/UMe announced the kickoff of a yearlong tribute to one of the most revered and pro- lific musical institutions in history. PHOTOGRAPH: CHYNA PHOTOGRAPHY The campaign, which Otis Williams will run through June 2022, features national and combination of soulful share with new generations international concert tours, voices united, was the gen- of fans the great music that a new anniversary CD, esis of an epic journey that we started back in that two- video series, and other cel- has introduced multiple story house in Detroit,

PHOTO BY JAY GILBERT The current lineup of the Temptations. From left to right: Terry Weeks, Larry Braggs, Otis Williams, Willie Greene and Ron Tyson.

globally. On their renowned recorded Temptations’ “Our journey together, Motortown Revue bus songs these past 60 years throughout the group’s tours during the height of read like a “Who’s Who” of evolution, has been and the civil rights and voting the music recording indus- continues to be a treasure rights movements, they try. By the ’80s, The Temp- trove of memorable experi- often faced racism and dis- tations’ resilience is visible ences. The Temptations’ crimination first-hand, but and singular. They launch a music is timeless, and Otis’ they were not detoured. reunion tour that unites tenacity, genius, and vision Instead, they raised David Ruffin and Eddie have been the glue that has their voices with songs that Kendricks with the lineup remained at the heart of the were socially relevant in at the time and headline on group since the very begin- the country. the “Motown 25: Yester- ning.” Many of those songs day, Today, Forever” net- The Temptations story are still meaningful today. work television special. is undeniably a road map Their songs were also an Before the decade con- through American history. inspiration to American cluded, they are inducted The group’s distin- soldiers fighting in the into the Rock and Roll Hall MICHAEL OCHS ARCHIVES/GETTY IMAGES guished heritage, influence, Vietnam War. of Fame. David Ruffin, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Otis Williams and Eddie Kendricks of the and contributions to On concert tours, the “We are blessed,” Temptations pose for a portrait in 1965. African American and Temptations are often wel- Williams stated. ebratory events. superstars to the world and known as Hitsville USA.” With health officials produced some of the He continued: lifting COVID-19 restric- greatest musical master- “Music is a universal tions, the celebration also pieces in the Modern Era. language, and I know our will include the October According to a news music, throughout the re-opening of the Broad- release, The Temptations years, has brought people way musical, “Ain’t Too signed their first contract joy, comfort, and some- Proud: The Life and Times with Motown on May 15, times even hope. I truly of the Temptations,” based 1961. hope that was our greater on Williams’ journey. At the time of the initial purpose on earth. Some of “Motown taught us, contract signing with the greatest moments in and all its artists, about Motown, the group mem- my life have been watch- show business. It was a bers consisted of Otis ing countless fans come special place and a special Williams, Paul Williams, together around any of our time,” Williams revealed. Eddie Kendricks, Melvin songs from different walks “I am happy to be here Franklin, and Elbridge of life worldwide. still to pay homage to all Bryant. “Reaching this mile- my Temptation brothers, By 1964, the group had stone in my career hasn’t especially to Melvin, Paul, evolved into what became always been easy, but it’s Eddie, and David. Our known as the world- gratifying to know that our lineup put us on the map famous “Classic Five”— fans have always been worldwide. I miss them Otis Williams, Paul there, every step of the all.” Williams, Eddie Kendricks, way. I am truly grateful to He continued: Melvin Franklin, and each and every one of “We went through a lot David Ruffin. them. We plan to go back and lived through the dark “I’ve been blessed to on tour later this summer struggles of the civil rights take this journey with and, me and my brothers, movement in the country Shelly Berger, my manag- Ron Tyson and Terry in the ’60s too. Our music er, and dear brother, and Weeks, Temptations for the and our fans got us with all my brothers-the past 38 years and 24 years through it all and have Temptations,” Williams respectively, along with kept me and The Tempta- exclaimed. Willie Greene, Jr., and tions going all these years. “Now, to be the last one Mario Corbino, look for- And I’m so happy to be standing from the classic ward to sharing this special here still to celebrate this lineups can be hard some- anniversary with all of milestone anniversary.” times, but I know God left you.” What began in Detroit me here for a reason, and In a release, Shelly in 1961, when a remarkable that was to continue to Berger, The Temptations D-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 ‘RUN THE WORLD’ — A PERFECT SHOW ON AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN RELATIONSHIPS — NOW ON STARZ BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL lightest joke, and the dia- time Grammy® award-win- Contributing Writer logue flows when spoken ning artist Robert Glasper by the leads which have who composed the series “Run the World” opens such perfect chemistry, it’s alongside fellow series com- with a big, Harlem bang of easy to forget that we are poser Derrick Hodge. beautiful African-American watching a television AAFCA award-winning perfection. The only criti- series. There is an authentic Morgan Rhodes is the cism that I have for the per- intimate friendship on dis- Music Supervisor. fect show is that it’s only play. “Run the World” is —in eight episodes. And the creative team my opinion — a perfect Set in modern Harlem, did not shy away from show for a myriad of rea- New York — a place filled showing the encroaching sons but the most poignant with the beauty of Black and issue of gentrification. is telling the stories of Brown, we get a glimpse of Now to the look of “Run African American women, the rarest of flowers — spir- the World” which is the looking at their lives in their ited, successful, complicat- sole responsibility shared thirties, with questions and ed, and fully fleshed out, between four directors: passion. There is nothing three-dimensional African Millicent Shelton, Justin like it on television today, American women. COURTESY PHOTO Tipping, Jenée LaMarque, and I take this opportunity to “Run the World” is shaw, and this show blows (Bresha Webb), a Taurus episodes, we discover that and Nastaran Dibai. Each repeat myself — it’s a per- developed by Leigh Daven- “Sex and the City” out of the bull with a magnetic person- they all share the same ther- director portrays Harlem fect show. port and loosely based on water, so forcefully it’s ality and always on the cusp apist (Rosie O’Donnell). with an eye to detail that “Run the World” now her own experience of living embarrassing. of divorcing her husband Now to the brilliance of highlights beauty and pride playing on Starz. in Harlem. Ella’s level-headed Jason (Jay Walker), and the Yvette Lee Bowser, the cre- that is rarely seen in shoot- Executive producers: The series focuses on friend Sondi (Corbin Reid) conservative, Whitney ator of the iconic series ing the city least alone, Leigh Davenport and four friends chasing their quickly reminds her of the (Amber Stevens West), tee- Yvette Lee Bowser. dreams and carving out their differences between the two tering on a breakdown as Starring Amber Stevens destinies. men and a nod, I suspect, to she moves toward her West, Andrea Bordeaux, On Starz, “Run the the series “Sex and the City” impending marriage to her Bresha Webb, Corbin Reid, World” is destined to become stylist Patricia Field is a con- longtime boyfriend, Niger- Nick Sagar, Stephen Bish- an important series in televi- sultant with her brilliant (bril- ian doctor Ola (Tosin Moro- op, Tosin Morohunfola, Jay sion’s history books. It’s a liant) colleague Tracy L. Cox hunfola), and the only man Walker, and Erika Alexan- well-written, witty dramedy bringing the cultural fire to she’s ever been with. der. deserving of all of the acco- all of the characters clothing. Three-dimensional char- COURTESY PHOTO https://www.starz.com/ lades they are receiving. Heads up, Black Hollywood, acters (thank you, writers’ us/en/series/run-the- In the pilot, we are intro- Ms. Cox is one to watch. room) each of these women “Living Single” and “Dear Harlem. A nod to produc- world/58457 duced to Ella (Andrea Bor- “Run the World is culture has their motivations with White People,” the Netflix tion designer Diane Leder- https://www.facebook.c deaux) a frustrated writer and possesses its own vibe their flaws and strengths series she spent several man who has used her om/Starz/ who jokes that her on and that’s never been seen before, perfectly woven into the tex- seasons steering into shape. superpowers to give each @STARZ off again lover, Anderson and could only be done by ture of each episode of the What she’s helping to craft character's apartment a per- https://www.insta- (Nick Sagar) as her “Big” a creative folks of color. series. They are alike in with “Run The World” isn’t sonality and a purpose. gram.com/runtheworld- “Sex and the City” refer- The other dynamic char- many ways but it’s easy to superficial banter of girl- That takes skill. starz/ ence. Thankfully, Ella is acters of the show’s central see, quickly, what makes friends during cocktail Now to the sound which https://twitter.com/run- nothing like the whining, foursome include tenacious them distinct. hours. There is something is courtesy of Emmy® theworldtv over-the-top Carrie Brad- advertising exec Renee In one of the later purposeful behind even the award-winning and four- #WorldDomination COMMENTARY Paul Mooney…Explained! comedic writer and social crit- by scripting lines for Redd “Quit Playin” ic were fully revealed in the Foxx and Demond Wilson. 1975 skit. “Dog – Tree, Fast - “Sanford and Son,” to this BY VINCENT L. HALL and American hypocrisy. Slow, Rain - Snow, White - day, is viewed as one of the Both laughed, albeit cau- Black, Negro – Whitey, Tar best written Black television Texas Metro News YOUTUBE tiously! Paul Gladney, a/k/a baby – Ofe, Colored – Red- shows ever. The show pro- Paul Gladney, a/k/a Mooney, was a comedic genius. The “Creator” speaks Mooney, was a comedic neck, Jungle Bunny - Pecker- vided a resting place for subtly to all of us in time and genius, but not the type we wood, Porch Monkey – Black souls and teachable Moody developed and Mooney, and Malcolm X space. Some call it coinci- celebrate today. Comedy is Cracker, Spade – Honky,Nig- moments for White viewers. played the role of Negro- engender themselves to White dence, others prophecy or much more than rattling off a ger - Dead Honkey!” The bril- Mooney remained relative damus as part of the “Dave liberal audiences is that these signs. Consider that James litany of well-placed curse liance was that Mooney with the times. Who else Chappelle Show.” As Negro- Whites want to understand Brown, a gift to Black Amer- words and discussions on uncovered most of the racial could have created “Homey Damus held one of his patent- who we are. Paul Mooney ica, died on Christmas Day genitalia. When I think of pejoratives used by and D. Clown” other than another ed psychic question and was funny,but he told the truth 2006. Thomas Jefferson and comedy, I think of writing in against Black and White peo- angry Black man? “In Living answer sessions, a brother in so blatantly that even diehard John Adams died hours apart its most perfect art form. ple. However, the genius was Color” had many working the audience asked him why revolutionaries shuddered. He on July 4, 1826; the 50th You tether those words contrasting the relative calm parts, but Homey D. Clown White people love Wayne could be raw and risqué and anniversary of American and thoughts to well-timed maintained by theWhite inter- made an indelible niche for Brady so much. Negrodamus then dismiss his anger with a independence. Hmmm! deliveries, and it makes laugh- viewer to the visible and rising the variety/comedy show. replied that White people like smile and a nod. On the day However, the God of the Uni- ter inescapable. Paul Mooney anger of the Black job seeker. Homey had enough self-love Wayne Brady because he that we remember what verse fixed it so that Paul was both writer and actor.One By the end of the joke, Chase to survive and enough con- makes Bryant Gumbel look should have been “Brother Mooney would draw his last of his most famous jokes offered Pryor $5,000 to start. sciousness to castigate White like Malcolm X. His answer Malcolm’s 96th birthday, we breath on the birthdate of appeared on “Saturday Night Pryor, still seething about America for the hatred and reminds us that most Whites lost Paul Mooney at 79. There Malcolm X. There are plenty Live,” using Chevy Chase and the racial insults, responds to disrespect he had to endure as hate Black radicals and is a prophecy or parallel there of parallels between Paul the Richard Pryor. Pryor was the generous offer with, “Yo a Brother. Last but not least, activists and love the “kinder, somewhere. Wish Paul was Comic and Malcolm the so- asked to respond to a word mama!” It was equally effec- Paul Mooney became Negro- gentler brands of Blackness!” here to explain! called Communist. Both association exercise to see if tive as comedy and social damus, a play on the French Conversely, a significant rea- Vincent L. Hall is an were fiery and unapologetic he was employable. commentary. Paul Mooney astrologer, physician, and son pro-Black voices like author, activist, and award- in their rebuttals of racism Mooney’s talents as a had already made his mark “seer” Nostrodamus. Dave Chappelle, Paul winning columnist. THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 www.lasentinel.net E-1 Student Athlete of the Week: Shelbi Schauble

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Champion in the triple- jump. hardest thing I’ve ever the major complements her Sports Writer jump. Schauble learned the “Triple jump is one of done,” she said. “I like interest in the issues that triple jump during her jun- those hidden gems … if cross country, as hard as it the United States face and Shelbi Schauble recent- ior year and soon excelled someone knows what triple was. I never formed a clos- her desire to help others. ly finished her first season in the event in the competi- jump is, they know track er bond with my team- “I think it’s a really with the UCLA Bruins tive Southern Section. and they know jumps,” mates.” great major and it gives a track and field team. She “That same year, that Schauble said. “I just start- Balancing academics lot of young people the competed in the triple jump six-month period of com- ed learning it and falling in with athletics have not tools to use their voice and for the Rafer Johnson/ Jacki peting, I was able to make love with it … it felt like it been a challenge for fight for policies and things Joyner-Kersee Invitational, it to the state meet individ- was my thing because no Schauble, she was an hon- that they think is right,” getting 10.58m (34-8.50). ually … it’s a big deal to if one else in the team had ors student in high school. Schauble said. “You can Schauble noted she was you can qualify on your done it.” Taking community college really shape the country feeling “a lot of emotions” own,” Schauble said. Schauble also ran Cross courses during her high and you can use it to really during her Bruin debut. In the preliminary Country for three seasons school years prepared her make a big influence on the “That was a really inter- round of the State meet, at West Ranch. She came in for classes at UCLA. Her direction that our country is esting experience because Schauble came in 18th seventh place with a high school cross country headed.” it’s my first time competing place which put her on the 18:32.3 time in the Foothill team also had a strong aca- Schauble started run- in two years,” Schauble radar for several schools; League Finals. During the demic work ethic which ning track at a young age. said. “I felt kind of like a she ultimately committed 37th Annual Woodbridge helped Schauble hold her- She was inspired by her rookie out there even to UCLA. XC Classic, Schauble made self accountable. father, Chris, who partici- though I’m in college.” During track meets, a personal record of “I came on to a team pated in marathons and Her first season would Schauble would compete in 17:59.1. As she excelled in where all the girls had a 4.0 Ironman triathlons. have been last year, but the the long jump to help the the triple jump, Schauble or higher,” Schauble said. “If you can say that you COVID-19 pandemic can- West Ranch High School did not continue to com- “Growing up around peo- did one of those, it’s like a celled the track and field track team gain points pete in cross country. How- ple where the academic really big accomplish- season for UCLA. along with competing in ever, Schauble valued her standard was so high, that ment,” Shauble said. During her high school the 4x100m and 4x400m friendships with her team- became my whole thing.” “Growing up, we would years, Schauble was a two- events. Her coach intro- mates. Schauble is a policy travel and watch my dad COURTESY PHOTO time Foothill League duced her to the triple “Cross country was the major, she mentioned how compete a lot.” Shelbi Schauble Serra Boys Basketball is Dedicated to Competing BY AMANDA SCURLOCK their season opener against don’t want to feel like that every other day while some McCrumby was players, that’s just a pleasure Sports Writer Windward when Serra lost no more,’” Dent-Smith said. happened on two consecu- impressed by the player’s to be a part of.” tive days. desire to improve and play Adesiji noted how he Throughout the 2021 “It tested our physical hard. He mentioned how watched film during the season, the Serra Cavaliers endurance, but I feel like it they listen, execute, and quarantine to improve his boys basketball team main- tested our mental endurance play together. basketball IQ. He studied tained a strong chemistry. even more,” said junior “This is the first team the playing styles of Steph “With this team, it’s Curry along with Baylor, been fun,” said Serra boys’ Kentucky, UCLA, and basketball head coach Duke. Bernard McCrumby. “This “One big thing I learned group has been a pleasure to that I still feel like I need to coach, I’m having a great work on is moving without time.” the ball,” Adesiji said. “In The team has a 11-10 college and in watching overall record and 3-5 in the Curry too, he’s never really Del Ray League. The Del standing still, he’s always Ray league houses several moving, making the defense contending programs, have to think.” including St. Bernard, a While they helped the team that is ranked at 39th Cavaliers reach the second place in California. Serra round of the playoffs, Adesi- COURTESY PHOTO junior point guard Jeremy Tomi Adesiji ji and Dent-Smith are honor Dent-Smith noted how play- roll students. Since their ing a league game is like 64-35. After the game, the “We took it to heart … it freshman year, the two competing in the playoffs. team converged to talk changed the whole aspect of COURTESY PHOTO teammates anticipated their “Our league is tough, about ways they could the season and how we Jeremy Dent-Smith junior and senior years. there’s never gonna be an improve. The pain from the played.” “Our junior year and our easy game for you,” Dent- loss became a reminder for On two occasions this guard Tomi Adesiji. “Say that I’ve had where a player senior year, we’re going to Smith said. “Our record, it the Cavaliers to always give season, the Cavaliers had a we lost a game, not every texted me a scout report do something big,” Adesiji doesn’t really show the type their best effort during seven-game stint that hap- team can just come back because they watched film,” said. “I was also really of team that we are.” games. pened in less than two after a loss and say ‘we can McCrumby said. “They just looking forward to playing A significant game was “We told each other ‘we weeks. Most games were win the next game.’” want to grow and be better this year.” Grand Slam Leaders Pledge to Address Naomi Osaka’s Concerns BY HOWARD FENDRICH moved with her family to another. We commend ers to do their job to their Tuesday at Roland Garros But each person deals with Associated Press the U.S. at age 3, said she Naomi for sharing in her best ability, without that she finds it “definitely it differently.” would “take some time own words the pressures impacting their health, and not easy to do press, I think, Others praised Osaka The leaders of the four away from the court now, and anxieties she is feeling for the good of the sport,” for any person.” for being forthcoming about Grand Slam tournaments but when the time is right I and we empathize with the Bowler wrote. Asked how she handled her personal story in her reacted Tuesday to tennis really want to work with the unique pressures tennis statement Monday on social star Naomi Osaka’s stun- Tour to discuss ways we can players may face.” media. ning withdrawal from the make things better for the French tennis federation “It’s hard. Nobody real- French Open by promising players, press and fans.” President Gilles Moretton, ly knows what anyone is to address players’ concerns Tennis players are All England Club Chairman going through, no matter about mental health. required to attend news con- Ian Hewitt, U.S. Tennis how much they choose to The pledge came in a ferences if requested to do Association President Mike show on the outside. I had statement signed by the so; Grand Slam rules allow McNulty and Tennis Aus- no idea about her. But I same four tennis adminis- for fines up to $20,000 if tralia President Jayne respect her openness,” 20- trators who threatened the they don’t show up. Hrdlicka pledged to work year-old American pro Ann possibility of disqualifica- “On behalf of the with players, the tours and Li said after her victory. tion or suspension for Grand Slams, we wish to media “to improve the play- “Our generation is becom- Osaka on Sunday if she offer Naomi Osaka our er experience at our tourna- AP PHOTO/LYNNE SLADKY, FILE ing more open and open, continued to skip news con- support and assistance in ments” while making sure Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Mon- which can be a good thing ferences. any way possible as she the athletes all are on a “fair day, May 31, 2021, and wrote on Twitter that she would and also a bad thing some- The four-time major takes time away from the playing field, regardless of be taking a break from competition, a dramatic turn of times. I hope she’s doing events for a four-time Grand Slam champion who said she champion and No. 2-ranked court. She is an exceptional ranking or status.” OK.” experiences “huge waves of anxiety” before speaking to athlete and we look for- In a separate statement Gael Monfils, a 34-year- player was fined $15,000 the media and revealed she has “suffered long bouts of when she didn’t speak to ward to her return as soon issued Tuesday to the AP depression.” old from France who also reporters after her first- as she deems appropriate,” via email, International Ten- won Tuesday, offered a sen- round victory at Roland Tuesday’s statement from nis Federation official Various tennis players, that over her professional timent surely shared by Garros on Sunday. The next those in charge of the Heather Bowler said the including sisters Serena and career, Williams responded: many around tennis, from day, Osaka pulled out of the French Open, Wimbledon, sport will “review what Venus Williams, offered “For me, personally, how I tournament and tour offi- tournament entirely, saying U.S. Open and Australian needs to evolve” after support for Osaka. deal with it was that I know cials to athletes to the she experiences “huge Open said. “Mental health Osaka “shone a light on Venus Williams, a 40- every single person asking sport’s fans. waves of anxiety” before is a very challenging issue, mental health issues.” year-old who has won seven me a question can’t play as “We need Naomi. We meeting with the media and which deserves our utmost “It’s in all our interests Grand Slam singles titles well as I can and never will, need her definitely to be revealing she has “suffered attention. It is both com- to ensure that we continue and another 14 in doubles so no matter what you say 100%,” Monfils said. “We long bouts of depression.” plex and personal, as what to provide a respectful and with her younger sibling, or what you write, you’ll need her back on the court, Osaka, a 23-year-old affects one individual does qualitative environment said at a news conference never light a candle to me. back (at) the press confer- who was born in Japan and not necessarily affect that enables all stakehold- after her first-round loss So that’s how I deal with it. ence — and back happy.” E-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021