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By Erick Johnson Chicago Crusader Staff and Wire Report NNPA Member The city of New York Gwendolyn Brooks’ will pay out $4 million to apartment was dark on the family of Eric Gar- May 1, 1950. The brilliant, ner, officials announced, award-winning Black poet, the bulk of a previously who wrote about life on approved $5.9 million Chicago’s South Side, had settlement. Garner died not paid her electric bill. three years ago during an With no electrical pow- arrest gone wrong; police er, little money and a nine- placed him in a choke- year-old son to feed , hold. The money will be Brooks made headlines divided up between his around the world while liv- family, his widow receiv- ing in a housing project. ing the largest payout of A reporter called JOHN MINCHILLO/AP $1.4 million, his mother Brooks and told her that Esaw Garner, Eric Garner’s widow, speaks alongside Gar- and children receiving she had won a Pulitzer ner’s mother, Gwen Carr, left, at a news conference in the rest. award, one of the most FILE PHOTO/CHICAGO CRUSADER New York in December after a grand jury’s decision not to His three-year-old prestigious prizes in lit- Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks indict a New York police officer involved in Eric Garner’s daughter Legacy Garner- erature. At 32 years-old, death. In recent months, the family has been divided by {See GARNER A-8} {See PULITZER A-9} disputes over money raised in the wake of the death.

City News Service week, for a woman who said The officers allegedly abused she was sexually assaulted some in the back seat of their By Charlene Muhammad The City Council by a Los Angeles police of- unmarked police car and Contributing Writer unanimously approved a ficer in the back of his car threatened their victims with $450,000 settlement last while his partner acted as a arrest if they did not do as Respect for immi- lookout. they said. grants and protecting The woman -- identified According to Jane Doe public safety by ending in the lawsuit as Jane Doe No. 2’s lawsuit, in Decem- deportations were domi- No. 2 -- is among at least four ber 2008, Nichols exposed nant public comments women who have accused himself to her, “grabbed her during the L.A. County the two officers of assault- hand, and forced her to per- Sheriff Civilian Over- ing them. Two of the women form an unwanted sexual sight Commission’s town have previously received act on him in the back of his hall meeting on immigra- settlements of $750,000 and LAPD vehicle” while Valen- tion at the UCLA Labor $575,000. zuela sat in the front seat and Center on Aug. 7. The two officers, Luis encouraged the assault. Dozens filled the site’s Valenzuela and James C. The lawsuit also said the National Immigration Nichols, were charged in victim was “terrified” of the Law Center for the two- 2016 with raping and sexu- officers because they worked hour dialogue. It was PHOTO AKEILA MUHAMMAD ally assaulting several wom- her neighborhood, warned part of the commission’s Zack Mohamed of the Black Alliance for Just Immi- en while on duty. Both men her to “keep quiet” and that effort to build trust and gration during the LASD Civilian Oversight Commission’s have pleaded not guilty to the she believed they would re- better relations between Immigration town hall meeting. criminal charges. If convict- taliate against her if she went the L.A. County Sheriffs ed, they could each be sen- public with the alleged as- Department (LASD) and jails. Commissioners also from you, your thoughts tenced to up to life in prison. sault. the community. sought the public’s input and your issues and your County prosecutors al- The Los Angeles City The agenda focused on whether or not deputies concerns, and anything lege that the two officers Attorney’s Office did not on improvements within should wear body cameras. that you would like us, worked together to prey on respond to a request to com- the department, as well “Our most important www.lasentinel.net women from 2008 to 2011. ment on the settlement. as conditions within the function today is to hear {See LA SHERIFFS A-9} A-6 A-2 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY AUGUST 10, 9, 2017 2014

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COURTESY PHOTO Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas is joined by his fellow Morehouse Alum from (L-R) Greg Plummer, Alex Johnson, Jamie Shepard, Karim Webb, Yohance Salomon, Brandon Rainey, Amir Johnson, Kyle Webb and Nick Buford.

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Los Angeles Councilman Curren Price and San Bernardino Community College Trust- Sunny Dawson and Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas pose for a selfie. ee Joseph Williams celebrate Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas’ Birthday.

Sentinel News Service mittee is uniquely focused UCLA study, found that 17 on digital engagement of percent of Black workers Recently, a community millennial voters through were unemployed on aver- celebration was held for polling, research, focus age from 2011-2014, com- California’s first and only groups, and town hall style pared with nine percent of Black millennial legislator. policy fora. Ballot measure white workers. Assemblymember Sebas- committees are formed to “The numbers are cata- tian Ridley-Thomas cel- support or oppose local and strophic and we must take ebrated his 30th birthday state measures that come the aggressive measures to with an intergenerational, before the voters via propo- ensure economic inequity cross disciplined and mul- sitions. ends,” said Ridley-Thomas. tiethnic group of several. Californians for Full “No longer will we tolerate The product of a household Employment and Balanced being the last hired, the first dedicated to public service, Growth invests heavily on fired, left out or left be- Ridley-Thomas reflected securing the passage of hind.” on this milestone birthday homeless housing, trans- Other issues that contin- by fundraising for political portation construction, park ue to be of pressing concern empowerment. The nearly space creation, and voting include housing and dis- four hundred organization- rights protection measures placement, as Black Ameri- al leaders, business people, in the 2016 election. The cans struggle with the reali- labor activists, artists, med- name is borrowed from ty of 40 years of lost wealth ical professionals, lawyers, the Humphrey-Hawkins during the Great Recession. and community servants Act of 1978, authored by Neighborhood shifts, rising COMMUNITY focused on the collective United States Senator Hu- rents, and inflated hous- actions that will advance bert Humphrey of Min- ing costs are making South South Los Angeles’ future. nesota and Representative Los Angeles unaffordable MEETING “The challenge of our Augustus “Gus” Hawkins for its native daughters and time in the Golden State of South Los Angeles. The sons. Balanced growth has has been a struggle to man- focus of the federal law and the potential to alleviate LOS ANGELES STADIUM & age the issues of modernity, the committee is ensuring the combined detrimental scarcity, innovation and de- maximum workforce par- effects of not building suf- ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT mographics,” said Ridley- ticipation (defined as below ficient housing, providing Thomas. “This has resulted 5% unemployment), bal- for affordable housing, and AT HOLLYWOOD PARK in the substantial growth of ance of international trade, offering robust first time inequality and it manifested fiscal resiliency, and mod- homebuyer supports. in many forms.” erate inflation. Striking an optimistic The millennial-minded The 2018 election cycle note at the conclusion of „ Thursday, August 17, 2017 legislator focused his re- will be a major focus for the program, the Assembly- pm marks to those assembled Californians of Full Em- member led a call-to-action 7:00 on three areas: ployment and Balanced to the young Angelenos in Holy Trinity Evangelical First, community em- Growth. Those who joined the room to become more powerment, which he de- the Assemblymember civically engaged. Drastic Lutheran Church fines as “finding the- com committed themselves to change is upon the Greater monalities within a group a long-term engagement Los Angeles Area and Rid- 9300 South Crenshaw Boulevard to advance community pri- on expanding opportunity ley-Thomas exhorted the orities.” and hard-fought economic audience to accept respon- Inglewood, CA 90305 Second, jobs, which gains of the American Civil sibility for what the future Ridley-Thomas defines as Rights Movement. of Los Angeles can be. Key representatives of the Los Angeles Stadium “family-sustaining, long As it stands, African “We are the change we term, good paying, retire- Americans people living in wish to see,” said the As- and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park will ment secure employment. Los Angeles county have semblymember. “We are host an informational meeting regarding stadium And finally, growth, been more likely than the the hope of the ancestors. construction. Learn more about the upcoming work which the Assemblymem- rest of the population to We are the prayers of those ber defines as “smart, bal- remain unemployed or to yet born. We are the present and project progress on the 298-acre development. anced, adaptive, princi- drop out of the workforce and we are the future. Let pled, and accommodating altogether in the wake of us seize the moment, let us The project team will be available to answer of facilities construction, the Great Recession of meet the challenges of the construction-related questions from the community. housing production, traffic 2007-09, according to a day. Let us enjoy our time alleviation, importing/ex- 2017 report conducted by together this evening and porting goods.” UCLA. The report goes rise early tomorrow to fight Californians for Full on to note that while Black for a stronger South Los CONTACT US phone: 310-743-5186 Employment and Balanced workers have lost blue-col- Angeles. Let us not dwell email: [email protected] Growth, a ballot measure lar jobs at about the same on the past while failing to political action committee rate as whites in the county, address challenges in the founded in 2014, was the they are less likely to find present that impact the fu- recipient of the resources replacement work. The ture.” LAStadiumAtHP.com raised from the Assembly- Los Angeles Black Worker member’s event. The Com- Center, a co-author of the THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2017 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

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By Hal D. Roberts health is plaguing a lot of Contributing Writer entrepreneurs … you have to ask what it is going to Miller Lite’s Tap cost you.” John agreed say- the Future competition ing that this is a lesson he stopped in Los Angeles on did not learn until he was August 1. The event made at least 40 and commend- stops in five cities, with the ed 28-year-old Taylor for Los Angeles event taking attaining that wisdom so place at the Conga Room at early in his career. L.A. Live. Daymond John, John said the Miller founder of FUBU and Lite Tap the Future partner- co-host of ABC’s “Shark ship is his favorite because, Tank,” and Everette Taylor, “it is consistent and he can vice president of Market- HAL D. ROBERTS/L.A. SENTINEL HAL D. ROBERTS/L.A. SENTINEL see the change [in the con- ing for Skurt were two of Daymond John onstage at the MillerLite Tap Daymond John and host Kenny Burns with the winner of the L.A. Tap testants.]” the judges. the Future tour at L.A. Live. the Future event, Jeremy Wall (center) with a crowd of his supporters. Regional contestants The Live Pitch Tour have the opportunity to gives budding entrepre- win $20,000 with their first neurs a chance to win an pitch. The winners who ad- astounding investment to vance, then give a second push their dreams ahead. pitch and have a chance at More importantly, contes- winning Tap the Future’s tants receive monumental grand prize of $100,000. mentorship from success- Jeremy Wall, CEO of ful entrepreneurs like John Lumenus, a startup special- and Taylor. izing in smart, wearable According to Forbes, lighting for cyclists, took Daymond founded the home the $20,000 cash notable streetwear brand, prize in L.A. FUBU, while waiting ta- Live Pitch attendees bles at Red Lobster. The also utilized the night for company launched in the networking and had the early 1990s and reached opportunity to drop their more than $6 billion dol- business cards in a lot- lars in sales globally. tery. A chosen few audi- John is also a New York ence members received the Times bestselling author, chance to deliver their best motivational speaker and “elevator pitch” to Day- was appointed as Presiden- mond John and receive im- tial Ambassador for Global mediate feedback on their

Entrepreneurship under HAL D. ROBERTS/L.A. SENTINEL business ideas. the leadership of President Tap the Future judges (from left) Everette Taylor, Evan Wray, Sean O’Brien and Daymond John This is Tap the Fu- Barack Obama. ture’s fifth year. The tour Joining Taylor and ventures. and outside of the competi- exactly what companies do rental car delivered to them also stopped in New York, John on the panel were the Kenny Burns, a lifestyle tion. … and hopefully you will whenever and wherever Atlanta, Houston and Chi- inaugural winners of the specialist and media execu- The first winners, Wray always have something to they are, brought the im- cago. The five semifinalists Tap the Future competi- tive who works for Combs and O’Brien, warn those aspire to,” said John. The portance of mental health in each city were selected tion, Evan Wray and Sean Enterprises, served as the who win from feeling as if panel agrees that in entre- into the discussion. from an applicant pool of O’Brien. The pair are the master of ceremonies. they have arrived. “Once preneurship, brand build- “Will that money or that nearly 7,000, according to co-founders of Swyft Me- “Going out there and they’ve raised money, they ing and the development next level truly make me a Miller Lite news release. dia and were featured on stumbling and failing a feel like they have made of any successful company, happy?” asked Taylor. The five regional win- the Forbes 30 Under 30 little bit,” is part of the pro- it but that’s where the real there will always be anoth- “We get so caught up ners will present their sec- List this year. Wray and cess for any entrepreneur work starts … that’s how er level. in wanting to hit that next ond pitch, hoping to win O’Brien won in 2012 and according to Daymond you get going,” said Wray. Taylor, who works for level and be successful the grand prize, next month were present to help the John who also gives advice “Life is a constant form Skurt, a mobile app that and make more money at the MillerCoors head- upcoming winners in their for any entrepreneur, inside of improvement and that’s allows drivers to have a but mental and emotional quarters in Chicago. A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 16, 2017 2017 • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY

For Black unionists, Bill Fletcher, president of movement generally pre- ric and the seductiveness and AFRAM (SEIU Af- labor reforms, like those TransAfrica Forum, cam- cludes honest debate: In- of their own publicity.” rican American Caucus) in education, law enforce- paigned to raise awareness dividual or groups who (Like many other promi- once provided invaluable ment and politics, are in the U.S. about issues fac- raise unpopular opinions nent Blacks, however, he support to Black workers more rhetoric than real- ing the nations and peoples critical of leadership often did not emphasize the criti- and must again become the ity. They must understand of Africa, the Caribbean find themselves isolated cal need for Blacks, in and force they once were. Col- that reform emanates from and Latin America. This or undermined. Fletcher outside of organized labor, lectively, they represent privileged conversations offered insightful perspec- found it amazing that some to unite -a pre-requisite for critically needed pressure and closed door decisions tives on what he called unions were threatening effectively working with in support of BWC, Black by leaders who do not l organized labor’s “train to leave the AFL-CIO and other groups.) unionists and Black work- look like them. And given wreck.” others threatening to drive The split among and be- ers generally. Blacks’ continuing low pri- Fletcher cited SEIU’s LARRY AUBRY others out of the body with tween labor unions actually (Improving Black-La- ority status in unions, it’s (then) main suggested or political parties; the con- so little discussion-the lat- affords Blacks and Latinos tino relations is no longer safe to conclude organized proposals: mergers of na- tinued relevance of fighting ter applied disproportion- the opportunity together to even a rhetorical prior- labor’s high-level deci- tional/international unions racism and sexism; how to ately to Blacks. Usually, craft reforms that unapolo- ity for organized labor. sions routinely do not take so that there’s less com- work with and build mu- no attempt was made by ei- getically benefit their re- But strengthening relations Black workers’ needs and petition and better use of tual support with workers ther side to bring the debate spective groups while also between the two groups concerns into proper con- resources while focusing in other countries and the to the members. contributing to a stronger would reduce tensions in sideration. unions on organizing work- critical importance of join- According to Fletcher, union movement. Did they schools, curb gang vio- Debate over the future ers in their core areas. He ing with others to fight for while the debate needed to avail themselves of the op- lence and expand equitable of the AFL-CIO began in maintained that the greater real democracy. take place, it should have portunity? employment opportunities, earnest about fifteen years challenges facing orga- Fletcher contended la- been reframed in its entire- The Los Angeles Black especially for Black work- ago. Back then, the Service nized labor included: glo- bor’s fight often focused ty. He insisted it needed to Workers Center, (BWC) ers.) Employees International balization; the manner in on arcane issues such as be about a compelling vi- has strengthened its base Justice for Black work- Union (SEIU) started to which the U.S. government whether the AFL-CIO sion for the future of work- and is now playing a key ers is still far from a real- focus on how to reverse the had shifted more and more should give larger or small- ers in the US. and the rest role in protecting and ex- ity and eliminating racial unions’ downward slide. to the right and become in- er rebates to unions that of the world and include panding the future of Black and ethnic injustice within Then, as now, Blacks were creasingly hostile to work- are allegedly organizing strategies that work in the workers in several areas, its own ranks must become phantom participants in ers; how unions should or- and whether the AFL-CIO face of dramatic changes including construction. It is part of labor unions’ end high-level decision-making ganize critical regions like Executive Council should in the economy and address also partnering with com- game. However, in order or developing strategic al- the U.S. south and south- grow or shrink. This ig- how to stop using working munity and organized la- to achieve justice, Black ternatives to the status quo. west; how to ally with Afri- nored more profound prob- people as cannon fodder bor groups like the Black workers must have the (However, unified, Blacks can Americans and Latinos lems such as the way unions in unjust imperialistic as- Community, Clergy and courage to take a stand, in organized labor could, in these(and now) other in the U.S. see themselves, sertion of power. Fletcher Labor Alliance (BCCLA) stick together, and work and should, be a signifi- regions, in order to be suc- their lack of a mission and concluded, “I keep won- and SEIU Security Work- with their allies and the cant force in determining cessful; how to engage in strategy and blindness to dering whether it is too ers West (SWW). Black community on mu- the future of organized political action in such a the real features of the bar- much to ask of our leaders However, Black exter- tually beneficial goals and labor, thereby strengthen- way that working people baric society unfolding be- to think about the needs of nal labor groups like the A. objectives. ing themselves and their can advance agendas that fore their eyes. working people rather than Philip Randolph Institute Larry Aubry: e-mail unions. represent their interests and He also felt the focusing on the alleged (APRI), Coalition of Black [email protected] Several years ago, not simply those of unions culture of the U.S. union profundity of their rheto- Trade Unionists (CBTU) • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

This is my standard col- faith, still hold the line and and martyrdom of Malcolm lice, seen as an occupying of mutual respect. Our or- and ideas. umn written to commemo- continue the struggle for X, the Fire Prophet. Even ganization Us and other We of Us defined the rate the Watts Revolt and the liberation that all these in the white and winter cold community organizations aims of Black revolt in to pay rightful homage to and so many others then, of February, it was a sign organized the Community Watts and elsewhere as a those who lost, gave and before and after, have giv- of the coming fire. Indeed, Alert Patrol (CAP) in that collective act of struggle risked their lives to ad- en their lives for. it pointed toward the fiery same year, 1965, to follow, to achieve and secure three vance the struggle. And it The year 1965 began on fulfillment of prophecy monitor and photograph things: self-determination, is also in rightful homage an ominous and unsettling which Malcolm, himself, the police, teach the peo- control of our space, des- to those who have kept the note—the assassination had predicted. It was there, ple their rights, and secure tiny, and daily lives in this too, in the title of James pro bono lawyers for those country and the world- the Los Angeles Sentinel Baldwin’s classic, The Fire mistreated and wrongfully African community; self- Next Time. And it was the arrested. Also, the Black respect, cultural grounding topic of countless conver- community demanded jobs which affirms our identity sations around the country. and development monies, and dignity as persons and Baldwin had taken his title early education programs, a people; and self-defense, DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. DR. MAULANA KARENGA Executive Publisher / CEO from a line in a Black gos- teen programs and greater the right and responsibil- JENNIFER J. THOMAS pel song which says: “God army in our oppressed and respect and representa- ity to defend ourselves Publisher gave Noah the rainbow struggling community. And tion in the political arena. against systemic and social KENNETH R. THOMAS sign, no more water the fire they rose up, and for six And there was the constant violence and oppression by Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) next time.” And this, for us, days fought running battles threat of another revolt if any means and sacrifices RUTH WASHINGTON Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) was the fundamental time with the police who, unable the demands were not met. appropriate to the task. In- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. of turning when the fire to suppress them, called in Also in this period, deed, we saw revolt as a Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) would be this time. the National Guard. They institutions were built to fundamental and defining PAMELA A. BAKEWELL Malcolm, following burned down and often facilitate and expand this practice of Black Power Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer Messenger Elijah Muham- emptied before hand stores process including Us, the and thus defined the Black DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff mad, had talked about and shops which they saw African American Cultural Power Movement in the BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL God’s judgment of and on as sites and symbols of Center, Kwanzaa and the same way. Executive Assistant to the Publisher America and linked it to the their exploitation and hu- Nguzo Saba, Ujima Vil- Also, we must under- Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) rising tide of resistance to miliation. They took over lage, Mafundi Institute, stand the Watts Revolt was White supremacy around streets abandoned by flee- the Watts Summer Festi- not an isolated historical BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor the world and to the com- ing police and began to val, SLANT, Watts Health event, but part of a long Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising ing revolt of the oppressed police themselves, con- Foundation, Kedren Com- and continuous history of ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ masses of Black people ducting traffic and calling munity Mental Health Cen- Black revolts in this coun- Circulation/Distribution in this country. It was, he for respect for businesses ter, King/Drew Hospital try, from revolts during the CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production taught, only a matter of with window signs saying and Medical School, the Holocaust of enslavement Designer/Staff Writer time before Black people “Black owned” or “Blood Black Congress and the to 1992, Ferguson, Balti- E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Copy Editor/Photographer engaged in a rightful and Brother.” For a brief mo- Brotherhood Crusade. The more and beyond. All were AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer defensive response to the ment in history, the people people now walked with a great sacrifices to secure JENNIFER BIHM, Staff Writer racist and violent oppres- had risen up to say “no” new sense of dignity, iden- a foothold of freedom for BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer sion by White people, espe- to police brutality and vio- tity, purpose and direction. us to build on and expand cially the police as well as lence, merchant exploita- And they defiantly declared in the wilderness of White KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer the whole system of White tion, and systemic oppres- their determination to free oppression. Another lesson SHONASSEE SHAVER, Staff Writer supremacy itself. As a sion, and “yes” to the right themselves and contribute to learn from the Revolt is CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising Muslim, Malcolm stressed to rebel against oppression to the struggle to free the that there are strengths and BERNARD LLOYD, Advertising divine fire, but those of us and injustice. world, raising the battle cry, weaknesses in spontaneous DIANA PINKNEY, Subscriptions who were less religiously After the six days of “Liberation is coming from revolt and that for a revolt inclined read his prophecy righteous rage, upraised a Black thing.” to turn into a thrust towards IRIS STANDFORD, Classified as the coming fires of free- fists and fiery resistance, Meanwhile all over the revolution, toward radical National Advertising Representative: dom rising from red-hot the revolt was over, ex- country, revolts were be- and far-reaching change, Amalgamated Publishers 45 W. 45th St. , New York, NY 10036 battles we would wage for hausted in its spontaneity ing waged on the model there must be a well- (212) 869-5220 - and - 2400 S. 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Dear Friends and To shut-me-up, the same known account in the City was elected to the Los An- Neighbors, people who mismanaged Clerk’s office. geles County Democratic our city’s finances want Been a fiscal watchdog. Party Central Committee, I respectfully ask you to recall me for protecting Now, a handful of rabid representing Compton. NOT to sign this recall pe- your interests: political opponents have I won’t be silenced by tition before reading below. I have: resorted to vicious lies. The political opponents and This is another frivo- Fought legalization of facts: I was born, raised their threats. I have faith lous recall attempt… an- marijuana. and educated in Compton; in God and the voters of other distraction, because Demanded the investi- graduated from Comp- Compton to not silence my I have demanded account- gation of officials who stole ton High; and I live and demand for accountability ability for those responsible millions of tax dollars. work in Compton. FACTS and transparency. for the theft of $3,700,000 Requested an investiga- ARE EASILY VERIFIED. Recall Cost: $200,000 and mismanagement of our tion into cash and an un- Moreover, four years ago, I that we don’t have! tax dollars. Together we can turn our city around… STOP- PING THE CORRUPT- BUSINESS-AS-USUAL! But these corrupting COURTESY PHOTO forces are fighting back. Councilwoman Janna Zurita

JESSE JACKSON

Campaigning for the presidency, Donald Trump argued that blacks and oth- er people of color should vote for him. Given their current conditions, he ar- gued, “What the hell do you have to lose?” Since winning the election, however, Trump seems intent on proving over and over again just how much African-Amer- icans and other minorities have to lose. Under Trump’s at- torney general, former Alabama Sen. Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, the Justice Department has been turned into a Depart- ment of Injustice. Sessions, once rejected by a Republican-majority Senate for racially biased COURTESY PHOTO actions and statements Jesse Jackson when nominated to the fed- eral bench by Ronald Rea- gan, has set about implant- “Under Trump’s attorney gener- ing Dixiecrat justice on the al, former Alabama Sen. Jefferson nation’s minorities. He has directed fed- Beauregard Sessions, the Justice eral prosecutors to seek the Department has been turned into a harshest sentences possible for nonviolent drug offens- Department of Injustice. es, ensuring the continued The Supreme Court has ruled incarceration of a dispro- portionate number of Afri- repeatedly that a diverse student can Americans. The Justice body is an educational benefit and Department has retreated from what was an emerg- a boon to the country that justifies ing bipartisan consensus on affirmative action.” sensible police reform. It has changed posi- sity admissions are based In fact, as Derek Bok, tions to support state laws upon one objective scale: former Harvard president, that suppress minority vot- grade point and standard- and William Bowen, for- ing rights. It has extended ized test results. mer president of Princeton, the federal government’s This is, in a word, non- reported, if selective uni- power to seize the property sense. University admis- versities had a completely of innocent Americans. sions offices labor intensely race-blind admissions Now, as reported in to create a diverse body of policy, the probability of the New York Times, the students capable of doing being admitted for a white Department is seeking po- the work necessary to suc- student would rise from 25 litical attorneys to inves- ceed. Grades and standard- percent to 26.2 percent. tigate and sue universities ized tests count, as does the A final myth is that “over affirmative action quality of prior educational race no longer matters. The policies that are deemed to experience. right-wing gang of five jus- discriminate against white So does the luck of hav- tices in the Supreme Court applicants.” The assault on ing an alum as a parent, or argued this in gutting pro- affirmative action is classic wealthy relations who can visions of the Voting Rights dog whistle racial politics. add to the university en- Act. States across the coun- In fact, as former Uni- dowment, or special ath- try then proved them wrong versity of Michigan presi- letic or musical or dramatic by enacting new voting dent Lee Bollinger has skills, coming from under- restrictions — a revival of shown, affirmative action represented rural commu- Jim Crow voter suppres- has helped to expand op- nities or from abroad, and sion schemes — that were portunity. Campuses across more. designed to make it harder the country have become Some of these catego- for African-Americans and more representative of the ries — say having parents students to vote. American people. who are alumni or are America is more segre- This has not only wealthy — discriminate gated than it was at the time helped counter centuries of disproportionately against of the civil rights move- discrimination; it also al- people of color, since Af- ment. Our public schools lows students to learn with rican-Americans were for- are too often separate and and from people of dif- bidden to build fortunes unequal. Race still matters ferent backgrounds. This under slavery and were of- in this country, big-time. helps prepare the future ten excluded from college What do we have to leaders and citizens of the admissions until the civil lose with Trump? Equal country. rights movement’s reforms. opportunity, voting rights, The Supreme Court Affirmative action helps to police reform, sentencing has ruled repeatedly that level the playing field. reform, university admis- a diverse student body is Another lie propagated sion. an educational benefit and by its opponents is that af- People of color are a boon to the country that firmative action policies learning that when Trump justifies affirmative action. make it significantly harder trumpets America First, he Those who oppose it for white students to get doesn’t include them in his often assume that univer- into selective colleges. America. A-8THURSDAY, LOS AUGUST ANGELES 10, 2017SENTINEL OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013

Marijuana {continued from Pg. A-1}

AP PHOTO The state led the medical marijuana movement in the United States, with many states following their lead.

entrepreneurs are overwhelm- regarding obtaining a li- bis for distribution, visit ingly white. cense to cultivate canna- www.cannabis.ca.gov. AP PHOTO Last year, an investiga- Medical marijuana is legal and recreational marijuana recently legalized in tion by Buzzfeed estimated California. that less than 1% of cannabis {continued from Pg. A-6 dispensary owners across the Karenga country were Black. Solu- “it’s a good day to strug- Dr. Maulana Karenga, tions are now being explored gle,” well aware of the Professor and Chair of through reparations, mainly ancestors’ teaching that Africana Studies, Cali- in the form of measures ad- “everyday is a donation fornia State University- dressing this imbalance which to eternity and even one Long Beach; Executive councilmember Marqueece hour is a contribution to Director, African Ameri- Harris—Dawson briefly ad- the future.” The struggle, can Cultural Center (Us); dressed during the call. then, continues for the Creator of Kwanzaa; and During the call of 2500, good of Watts, our people author of Kwanzaa: A Harris-Dawson conducted a and the world, and we are Celebration of Family, 3-question poll: obligated to engage and Community and Culture, -76% of residents believe sustain it. For as we say The Message and Mean- AP PHOTO minority-owned businesses in Us, “If not this, then ing of Kwanzaa: Bring- California is well known for its medical marijuana. should get equal priority and what; and if we don’t do ing Good Into the World additional support and incen- it, who will?” and Essays on Struggle: gin, Measure M, which re- However, the cannabis information for cultivat- tives. Position and Analysis, quired the city to update the community cried foul play. ing cannabis - such as will -91% of residents believe unfair and outdated mari- Instead of the regulations there be labeling and test- business should create good juana regulations that have proposing that cannabis ing on products to show po- jobs and be subject to public led to inconsistent enforce- companies receive licenses tency. Others had concerns review. ment and loss of profit. or permits from the city to about dispensaries being -71% of residents believe In June, Los Angeles do business, the city is pro- too close to schools. L.A. should prioritize busi- City Council President posing that they receive a There are over 130 to nesses that recruit and hire Herb Wesson’s office re- “compliance document,” 140 illegal dispensaries in workers impacted by the War leased a draft of regula- which will entitle the hold- Los Angeles. With so many on Drugs. tions that will govern the er only to “limited legal illegal dispensaries, the The next Rules Committee cannabis business in Los immunity.” The back and city is proposing to enforce meeting is on August 15th, 6 Angeles. The rules were forth has caused the city to a $20,000 a day fine to the p.m. at City Hall, which will supposed to be put togeth- be split as to how to move illegal shops and DWP will help determine what regula- er after many months of forward. immediately cut off water tions City Council members meetings between the city Over 2500 South L.A. and power. will vote on in the near future, and various stakeholders, residents recently joined On the flip side, there which will in-turn take effect including the United Can- Harris-Dawson to learn is a push to have more par- in January 2018. nabis Business Assn., the more about draft cannabis ticipation from minorities To report illegal dispen- Los Angeles Cannabis Task regulations. The town hall who have been affected by saries, call (213) 973-8100. Force, and the United Food had a mixture of questions the “war on drugs”. Formal To find out more information and Commercial Workers from community members, statistics do not exist, but Union, according to the Los wanting to know about first-hand accounts and re- Angeles Times. ownership and licensing ports confirm that cannabis

Garner{continued from Pg. A1} Miller will get about $1.3 ments. Stringer via a statement million. According to news “I’m very happy that released two years ago reports, Garner’s other Legacy is going to be get- when the settlement was daughters– Erica and Em- ting an increase in funds approved. erald Snipes– will each from that was originally “ It forced us to exam- be paid $163,600. Their proposed,” said Lorraine ine the state of race rela- older brother Eric will get Coyle, the lawyer rep- tions, and the relationship $204,000 and their young- resenting Garner-Miller. between our police force er brother Emery, who “The big issue is what the and the people they serve. is a minor, will receive attorneys fees are.” I believe that we have $482,000. His mom Gwen “We are all familiar reached an agreement that Carr, who is overseeing her with the events that led to acknowledges the tragic late son’s estate, will get the death of Eric Garner nature of Mr. Garner’s $82,000. and the extraordinary im- death while balancing my Over the next three pact his passing has had on office’s fiscal responsibil- months, the family will re- our city and our nation,” ity to the city.” ceive payments in install- said city Comptroller Scott

of expertise on every Mitchell {continued from Pg. A-1} standing committee that she serves on,” De León said. “Also noteworthy is Senator Mitchell’s relentless commitment to equity and justice for vulnerable populations. (She’s) a tremendous asset to NCSL’s Execu- tive Committee, and all of NCSL’s efforts to expand its outreach in California and through- out the nation.” Mitchell’s appoint- ment took effect imme- diately and comes about six weeks after oversee- ing her first multi-bil- FILE PHOTO lion state budget. Over- State Senator Holly J. Mitchell was recently named to seeing disbursement of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Executive NCSL funds is but one Committee. of the primary respon- fare reform workgroups to public service and belief sibilities of the Execu- then later as an elected law- that good governance is a tive Committee. Other maker. core expression of our col- duties include serving “NCSL has continued lective values.” as the governing body to be a champion of state Senate President Pro of the conference and legislators and staff for Tem Kevin De León, in a its supervision, control more than 40 years due to letter of support for Mitch- and direction of confer- its bipartisan commitment ell’s nomination to NCSL’s ence affairs. NCSL was and expert governance,” Executive Committee, established in 1975 as Mitchell, D-Los Angeles, praised her leadership. a bipartisan resource to said about her one-year ap- “(Mitchell) is a thought- serve the legislators and pointment. “I share NCSL’s ful, deliberative and influen- staffs of the states, com- vision statement and also tial policymaker, and dem- monwealths and territo- bring my deep commitment onstrates a wide breadth ries. A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL AUGUST 10,A-9 2017 whatever the case may be. of these other areas,” Mo- criminal offenses and that That’s not the case.” {continued from Pg. A-1} LA Sheriff hamed argued. ICE agents are on some Martha Camacho- Shortly after Miller pre- of the LASD’s task forces Rodriguez of Dignity and sented the first set of speak- for the purposes of hu- Power Now, an educator ers, Assistant Sheriff Eddie man trafficking, narcotics in Compton, told commis- Rivero began his remarks enforcement, and terrorist sioners that transparency by stating the LASD cur- operations. is a two-way street. “Our rently does not have body A member of the Youth communities of color have cameras department wide. Justice Coalition spoke been greatly harmed, be- It wants to implement them from his personal experi- cause what you say is not correctly, he stated. ence with incarceration what you do,” Camacho- At issue is the cost of when he asked that there be Rodriguez stated. the massive project and no jail expansion. Jailed at The special education determining how to store age 11 and tried as an adult teacher asked the civilian data collected from 2,500 when he was 16, the youth oversight panel reviews the field deputies and then lat- said he’s facing deporta- impact of LASD’s collabo- er retrieve the information, tion alone. rations with code enforce- according to Rivero. He “With all due respect to ment and Child Protective confounded many attend- you sheriff, I understand Services on communities. PHOTO AKEILA MUHAMMAD ees when he stated that the what you’re saying, but People are afraid of Activists line up to urge respect for immigrants during LASD Civilian Oversight Com- LASD does not collaborate that’s not what the commu- speaking out, she said. mission’s Immigration town hall meeting. with U.S. Department of nity’s hearing, and that’s “Obviously, many of us Homeland Security Immi- not what the community is here have papers, so we’re gration and Customs En- seeing, and that’s the prob- not going to fear coming up as the Civilian Oversight supremacy is prevalent in communities where people forcement (ICE) officials. lem that we have. That’s here. We probably fear the Commission, to be think- this nation, and how the can prosper. “We are not immigra- what creates that really big retaliation that comes after ing about and working law enforcements Sher- He questioned how are tion officers … We do not wall of distrust,” the young coming to make a state- on,” said Commissioner iff’s Department is another commissioners really hold- participate in federal im- activist told Rivero. ment, but you know what? Rabbi Heather Miller, who form of White supremacy, ing deputies accountable, migration enforcement, He added, “It’s not the We’re here, and we’re not chaired the meeting. in ways of terrorizing and and argued against the de- and that is a fact. That case that everybody in going away,” Camacho- Most of the comments making it harder for people partment’s use of drones. is our policy, and it’s the this deportation pipeline is Rodriguez said. from more than 20 public to thrive,” said Zack Mo- According to the Center law,” Rivero stated. He some criminal, some con- speakers stayed on respect hamed, an organizer with for Investigative Report- said their operations are for vict, some illegal person or and compassion for immi- the BAJI - the Black Alli- ing, the LASD spied on grants. Some urged sup- ance for Just Immigration, Compton using high-pow- port for SB-54 (“The Cali- which does policy and ad- ered surveillance cameras fornia Values Act”). SB-54 vocacy work around Black on a small civilian aircraft. would repeal existing law migrants. A burst of necklace snatch- DBE/SUBCONTRACTOR BID/PROPOSALS requiring law enforcement He said not only do ings from women is what REQUESTED to share with ICE agents they unjustly kill individu- prompted filming of the the immigration status of als, but law enforcement entire city in 2012 without CONTRACT: anyone arrested for drug also criminalizes people its knowledge, the news COMMUNICATIONS BENCH offenses. through the Prison Indus- agency reported. RFP NO. 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Sentinel News Service said Opal Tometi, execu- riences of gender-based tive Director of BAJI and violence, illness, and Recently the Black Al- co-founder #BlackLives- anti-black racism. The liance for Just Immigra- Matter. delegation developed tion convened the first- As the crisis of global knowledge of the root ever Black-led delegation displacement reaches its causes driving the cri- and strategy meeting at peak, displacing over 65 sis, and discussed strate- the U.S.-Mexico border. million people worldwide, gies for policy changes The 40-person delegation, oppressed peoples from and practices to support which included clergy, various countries have be- Black migrant communi- organizers, attorneys, and gun to arrive in the U.S. ties on the border. researchers from across Over the last year there Tometi continues: the country, gathered to has been an increase in the “Ultimately, we hope address the acute needs number of African and Ca- that this convening will of Black immigrants de- ribbean migrants entering raise awareness about the tained or impacted by bor- the U.S. at the southern challenges facing Black der enforcement. border. In fact, migrants migrants at the border “Given the shifting seeking refuge from cli- and lay the groundwork political landscape, there mate disasters, social and for an investment in re- is an urgent need for us political unrest and perse- sources and infrastruc- to amplify our efforts and cution are arriving daily. COURTESY PHOTO ture by the social justice develop an analysis and BAJI and allies have Opal To­meti, executive director of BAJI and co-founder #BlackLivesMatter. movement for Black bor- strategy for long-term organized, raised aware- der communities.” engagement of Black mi- ness and provided direct the ground. The delegation first hand hearing emotional ing journey from Haiti to the grants throughout the U.S. response and advocacy bore witness to the crisis testimony about the harrow- U.S., which included expe- Mexico Border region,” assistance to groups on

office have suddenly van- der President Obama, were ers pointed out that many ished. largely driven by the eco- jobs being added to the U.S. The Black unemploy- nomic downturn known as economy are in the service ment rate hit 16.7 percent in the Great Recession. Now, sector, such as restaurants September 2011—the high- Obama’s economic policies and healthcare. est Black unemployment are continuing to bear fruit “Ensuring workers since Ronald Reagan was during Trump’s first six have better jobs and bet- in office pushing “trickle months as the Black jobless ter wages also means they down” economics. Over- numbers improve. should be trained with the all, the Black unemploy- Black unemployment tools they need to succeed ment numbers were higher, still remains double than it in our economy,” said Rep. on average, under Presi- is for Whites. July’s num- Bobby Scott (D-Va.) the top dent Obama than President bers showed Black unem- Democrat on the Education George W. Bush or Presi- ployment at 7.4 percent, & Workforce Committee in dent Bill Clinton. Hispanics at 5.1 percent the House, in a statement The 30 year-high for and Whites at 3.8. on August 4. Black joblessness in late In 2013, AFL-CIO Chief The economy added 2011 prompted members economist Bill Spriggs 209,000 jobs in July. of the Congressional Black wrote: “A big puzzle in Though the reasons for Caucus (CBC) to embark on looking at the changes in the rising and falling Black un- an August 2011 jobs tour. Black unemployment rate employment over the last FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA That same year, President is the fact the Black labor six months are not clear, The Trump Administration continues to benefit from President Barack Obama barked at members force is older now than dur- it is clear that the current Obama’s economic policies. Photo taken during the Loretta Lynch swear- of the CBC at their annual ing past major downturns numbers reflect Obama’s ing-in ceremony at Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. gala to “put on your march- in the mid-1970s and early economic policies; Presi- ing shoes...and stop whin- 1980s. In 1975, the Black dent Donald Trump has yet ing and complaining.” unemployment rate spiked to implement any economic By Lauren Victoria Burke years: 7.5 percent. Then, the last six months have The Black unemploy- to 15.4 percent. In 1982 strategy and his proposed NNPA Newswire in June, the jobless rate for generally been impressive. ment rate, in general, was and 1983, the Black unem- budget won’t take effect Contributor Blacks fell to 7.1 percent, It’s fascinating to note that, lower under President ployment rate skyrocketed until next year, at the earli- before rising to 7.4 percent suddenly, all the accusa- George W. Bush than it was to above 20 percent for a est. Additionally, Congress In May of 2017, the in July, according to the lat- tions that low jobs numbers under President Obama. nine-month period starting has passed nothing related Black unemployment rate est jobs report. were “fake” when Presi- Economists agree that the in October 1982.” to the economy regarding hit its lowest level in 17 The jobs numbers over dent Barack Obama was in high jobless numbers, un- Several political observ- taxes or jobs.

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away. If you do not know an Any person objecting to the or names listed above on Box 91254, Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: Clerk, except, as provided attorney, you may want to call name changes described 07/2009 90009 Dynami Clothing, 4710 in Subdivision (b) of Section CIVIL an attorney referral service. If above must file a written I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Tacana St. Apt #1, Los 17920, where it expires you cannot afford an attorney, objection that includes the in this statement is true and Tyrese McKie, 121 W. 65th St, Angeles, CA 90008, County 40 days after any change you may be eligible for free reasons for the objection at correct. (A registrant who Los Angeles, CA 90003 of LA in the facts set forth in the legal services from a nonprofit least two court days before declares as true any material This business is conducted Registered owner(s): statement pursuant to Section SUMMONS (Family Law) legal services program. You the matter is scheduled to matter pursuant to Section by: An Individual Rodney C. Byrd, 4710 Tacana 17913 other than a change CITACIÓN (Derecho can locate these nonprofit be heard and must appear 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to St. Apt #1, Los Angeles, CA in the residence address of familiar) groups at the California at the hearing to show cause Professions code that the transact business under the 90008 a registered owner. A new CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO Legal Services Web site why the petition should not be registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or This business is conducted Fictitious Business Name DE CASO): BD654599 (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), granted. If no written objection is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A by: an Individual Statement must be filed NOTICE TO RESPONDENT the California Courts Online is timely filed, the court may punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information The registrant commenced before the expiration. Effective (Name): AVISO AL Self-Help Center (www. grant the petition without a exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and to transact business under January 1, 2014, the Fictitious DEMANDADO (Nombre): courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or hearing. ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who the fictitious business name Business Name Statement Praphut Mannusit by contacting your local court Notice of Hearing: S/ Carlos Olivet, President declares as true any material or names listed above on must be accompanied by the You have been sued. Read or county bar association. Date: Sep 12, 2017, Time: Camao, Inc. matter pursuant to Section 07/2017 Affidavit of Identity form. the information below and on NOTE: The court has a 8:30 A.M., Dept.: E This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information The filing of this statement the next page. statutory lien for waived fees The address of the court is with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the in this statement is true and does not of itself authorize Lo han demandado. Lea la and costs on any settlement 600 E. Broadway, Glendale, Angeles on July 25, 2017 registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a información a continuación y or arbitration award of CA 91204 NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name en la página siguiente. $10,000 or more in a civil A copy of this Order to Show Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of Petitioner’s name is: case. The court’s lien must Cause shall be published at 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and another under Federal, State, Nombre del demandante: be paid before the court will least once each week for four Statement generally expires ($1,000)). Professions code that the or common law (See Section Zuzanna Cermak Mannusit dismiss the case. successive weeks prior to at the end of five years from S/ Tyrese McKie, Owner registrant knows to be false 14411 et seq., Business and You have 30 calendar days ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. the date set for hearing on the date on which it was filed This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). after this Summons and Si no responde dentro de 30 the petition in the following in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to Original Petition are served on you to días, la corte puede decidir newspaper of general Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on July 12, 2017 exceed one thousand dollars 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 file a Response (form FL-120) en su contra sin escuchar su circulation, printed in this in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). CNS-3035200# at the court and have a copy versión. Lea la información a county: Los Angeles Sentinel 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Rodney C. Byrd, Owner LOS ANGELES SENTINEL served on the petitioner. A continuación. Date: July 7, 2017 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed letter, phone call, or court Tiene 30 DÍAS DE DARRELL MAVIS in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS appearance will not protect CALENDARIO después Judge of the Superior Court statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from Angeles on July 25, 2017 NAME STATEMENT you. de que le entreguen esta 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/17 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2017 174920 If you do not file your citación y papeles legales CNS-3031398# in the residence address of in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is Response on time, the court para presentar una respuesta LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: may make orders affecting por escrito en esta corte y Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires Red Robin Gourmet your marriage or domestic hacer que se entregue una Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from Burgers & Brews, 1187 partnership, your property, copia al demandante. Una before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed Glendale Galleria, Glendale, and custody of your children. carta o una llamada telefónica FICTITIOUS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County CA 91210, County of LA; You may be ordered to pay no lo protegen. Su respuesta Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided Mailing Address: 6312 S. support and attorney fees and por escrito tiene que estar BUSINESS must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section Fiddlers Green Cir, Ste. 200N, costs. en formato legal correcto Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 17920, where it expires Greenwood Village, CO 80111 For legal advice, contact a si desea que procesen su NAMES The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change Registered owner(s): lawyer immediately. Get caso en la corte. Es posible does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Red Robin International, help finding a lawyer at the que haya un formulario que the use in this state of a Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section Inc., which will do Business California Courts Online Self- usted pueda usar para su Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change in California as Red Robin Help Center (www.courts. respuesta. Puede encontrar FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of Burger and Spirits Emporiums, ca.gov/selfhelp), at the estos formularios de la corte y NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new 6312 S. Fiddlers Green California Legal Services más información en el Centro File No. 2017203257 or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name Cir, Ste 200N, Greenwood website (www.lawhelpca.org), de Ayuda de las Cortes de The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed Village, CO 80111; NV or by contacting your local California (www.sucorte. (are) doing business as: Professions Code). The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective This business is conducted county bar association. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de Legacy Barbershop, 4314 Original does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious by: Corporation Tiene 30 días de calendario leyes de su condado o en Crenshaw Blvd., Los 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/17 the use in this state of a Business Name Statement The registrant commenced después de haber recibido la la corte que le quede más Angeles, CA 90008, County CNS-3037114# Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the to transact business under entrega legal de esta Citación cerca. Si no puede pagar of LA; Mailing Address: 3606 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. the fictitious business name y Petición para presentar la cuota de presentación, W. 63rd Street, Los Angeles, another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement or names listed above on una Respuesta (formulario pida al secretario de la corte CA 90043 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize 02/2017 FL-120) ante la corte y que le dé un formulario de Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a I declare that all information efectuar la entrega legal de exención de pago de cuotas. Jason J Cobb. 3606 W. 63rd File No. 2017193347 Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name in this statement is true and una copia al demandante. Si no presenta su respuesta Street, Los Angeles, CA The following person(s) is Original in violation of the rights of correct. (A registrant who Una carta o llamada telefónica a tiempo, puede perder el 90043 (are) doing business as: 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/17 another under Federal, State, declares as true any material o una audiencia de la corte no caso por incumplimiento y This business is conducted Russian Agency, 292 S. CNS-3036680# or common law (See Section matter pursuant to Section basta para protegerlo. la corte le podrá quitar su by: an individual Cienega Blvd., Suite 331, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 of the Business and Si no presenta su Respuesta sueldo, dinero y bienes sin The registrant commenced to Beverly Hills, CA 90211, Professions Code). Professions code that the a tiempo, la corte puede más advertencia. transact business under the County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original registrant knows to be false dar órdenes que afecten su Hay otros requisitos legales. fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/17 is guilty of a misdemeanor matrimonio o pareja de hecho, Es recomendable que llame a names listed above on N/A Family Travel Group Inc, 292 File No. 2017196789 CNS-3036655# punishable by a fine not to sus bienes y la custodia de un abogado inmediatamente. I declare that all information S La Cienega Blvd., Suite The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL exceed one thousand dollars sus hijos. La corte también Si no conoce a un abogado, in this statement is true and 331, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (are) doing business as: ($1,000)). le puede ordenar que pague puede llamar a un servicio de correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted Professional TEMP, 4204 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS S/ Sarah A. Mussetter, manutención, y honorarios y remisión a abogados. Si no declares as true any material by: a Corporation Santo Tomas Dr C, Los NAME STATEMENT Secretary costos legales. puede pagar a un abogado, matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced Angeles, CA 90008, County File No. 2017 174926 Red Robin International, Para asesoramiento legal, es posible que cumpla con 17913 of the Business and to transact business under of LA The following person(s) is Inc., which will do Business póngase en contacto de los requisitos para obtener Professions code that the the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: in California as Red inmediato con un abogado. servicios legales gratuitos registrant knows to be false or names listed above on Shapri Hawes, 4204 Santo Red Robin Gourmet Robin Burger and Spirits Puede obtener información de un programa de servicios is guilty of a misdemeanor 07/2017 Tomas Dr C, Los Angeles, Burgers & Brews, 1233 Emporiums, para encontrar un abogado legales sin fines de lucro. punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information CA 90008 West Ave. P, Ste. 301, This statement was filed en el Centro de Ayuda de Puede encontrar estos exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and This business is conducted Palmdale, CA 93551, County with the County Clerk of Los las Cortes de California grupos sin fines de lucro ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who by: An Individual of LA; Mailing Address: 6312 Angeles on July 7, 2017 (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en en el sitio web de California S/ Jason J Cobb, Owner declares as true any material The registrant commenced to S. Fiddlers Green Cir, Ste. NOTICE-In accordance with el sitio web de los Servicios Legal Services, (www. This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section transact business under the 200N, Greenwood Village, Subdivision (a) of Section Legales de California (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and fictitious business name or CO 80111 17920, a Fictitious Name lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose el Centro de Ayuda de las Angeles on July 31, 2017 Professions code that the names listed above on N/A Registered owner(s): Statement generally expires en contacto con el colegio de Cortes de California, (www. NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Red Robin International at the end of five years from abogados de su condado. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Inc., Which will do business the date on which it was filed NOTICE—RESTRAINING en contacto con la corte o el 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who in California as Red Robin in the office of the County ORDERS ARE ON PAGE colegio de abogados locales. Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material Burger and Spirits Emporiums, Clerk, except, as provided 2: These restraining orders AVISO: Por ley, la corte at the end of five years from ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section 6312 S. Fiddlers Green in Subdivision (b) of Section are effective against both tiene derecho a reclamar las the date on which it was filed S/ Dmitriy Lukyanenko, CEO 17913 of the Business and Cir, Ste. 200N, Greenwood 17920, where it expires spouses or domestic partners cuotas y los costos exentos in the office of the County Family Travel Group Inc Professions code that the Village, CO 80111; NV 40 days after any change until the petition is dismissed, por imponer un gravamen Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed registrant knows to be false This business is conducted in the facts set forth in the a judgment is entered, sobre cualquier recuperación in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor by: a Corporation statement pursuant to Section or the court makes further de $10,000 ó más de valor 17920, where it expires Angeles on July 21, 2017 punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced 17913 other than a change orders. They are enforceable recibida mediante un acuerdo 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under in the residence address of anywhere in California by any o una concesión de arbitraje in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). the fictitious business name a registered owner. A new law enforcement officer who en un caso de derecho civil. statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Shapri Hawes, Owner or names listed above on Fictitious Business Name has received or seen a copy Tiene que pagar el gravamen 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires This statement was filed 02/2017 Statement must be filed of them. de la corte antes de que la in the residence address of at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information before the expiration. Effective AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES corte pueda desechar el caso. a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed Angeles on July 25, 2017 in this statement is true and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious DE RESTRICCIÓN SE The name and address of the Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Business Name Statement ENCUENTRAN EN LA court is (El nombre y dirección Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material must be accompanied by the PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de de la corte es): Los Angeles before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section Affidavit of Identity form. restricción están en vigencia County Superior Court, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and The filing of this statement en cuanto a ambos cónyuges Norwalk Courthouse 12720 Business Name Statement 40 days after any change at the end of five years from Professions code that the does not of itself authorize o miembros de la pareja de Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false the use in this state of a hecho hasta que se despida 90650 Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor Fictitious Business Name la petición, se emita un fallo The name, address, and The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to in violation of the rights of o la corte dé otras órdenes. telephone number of plaintiff’s does not of itself authorize in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars another under Federal, State, Cualquier agencia del orden attorney, or plaintiff without the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). or common law (See Section público que haya recibido an attorney, is (El nombre, Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change S/ Saran A. Mussetter, 14411 et seq., Business and o visto una copia de estas la dirección y el número in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the Secretary Professions Code). another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section Red Robin International Original órdenes puede hacerlas de teléfono del abogado 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 acatar en cualquier lugar de del demandante, o del or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change Inc., Which will do business 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement in the residence address of in California as Red Robin CNS-3035126# California. demandante que no tiene LOS ANGELES SENTINEL FEE WAIVER: If you cannot abogado, es): E. Warren Professions Code). must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new Burger and Spirits Emporiums pay the filing fee, ask the clerk Gubler, #109317, 1110 N. Original Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/17 The filing of this statement Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS for a fee waiver form. The Chinowth Street, Visalia, CA CNS-3038291# NAME STATEMENT court may order you to pay 93291 (559) 625-9600 does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective Angeles on July 7, 2017 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2017 180086 back all or part of the fees and DATE (Fecha): Apr 24 2017 The following person(s) is costs that the court waived for SHERRI R. CARTER, Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: you or the other party. Clerk (Secretario), by S. NAME STATEMENT Cordelong, 2207 S. Harcourt EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: PATTERSON, Deputy another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires File No. 2017175783 or common law (See Section The filing of this statement at the end of five years from Ave., Los Angeles, CA Si no puede pagar la cuota (Adjunto) The following person(s) is 90016, County of LA; Mailing de presentación, pida al (SEAL) 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed (are) doing business as: Professions Code). the use in this state of a in the office of the County Address: PO Box 48898A, secretario un formulario de 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 Dynamic Plumbing, 340 W Los Angeles, CA 90048 exención de cuotas. La corte CNS-3033915# Original Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Elm St. Compton, CA 90220, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/17 in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section Registered owner(s): puede ordenar que usted County of LA CNS-3037110# Michael De Long Hilty, pague, ya sea en parte o por another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section 40 days after any change 2207 S. Harcourt Ave., Los completo, las cuotas y costos Bobby Johnson, 340 W Elm Angeles, CA 90016 de la corte previamente FOR CHANGE OF NAME 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the Case No. BS169776 St. Compton, CA 90220 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section Katrina Cordeta Hilty, 2207 S. exentos a petición de usted o This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT Harcourt Ave., Los Angeles, de la otra parte. Superior Court of California, Original 17913 other than a change County of Los Angeles by: an individual File No. 2017198946 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/17 in the residence address of CA 90016 1. The name and address of The registrant commenced The following person(s) is CNS-3036664# This business is conducted the court are (El nombre y Petition of: Lori Rochelle a registered owner. A new Hunter for Change of Name to transact business under (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name by: a Married Couple dirección de la corte son): 111 the fictitious business name Anytime CPR, 5907 S. Van The registrant commenced to N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, TO ALL INTERESTED Statement must be filed PERSONS: or names listed above on Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective transact business under the California 90012 12/2011 90047, County of LA NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name or 2. The name, address, and Petitioner Lori Rochelle January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Hunter filed a petition with this I declare that all information Registered owner(s): File No. 2017191528 Business Name Statement names listed above on N/A telephone number of the in this statement is true and Rosalind May, 5907 S. Van The following person(s) is I declare that all information petitioner’s attorney, or the court for a decree changing must be accompanied by the names as follows: correct. (A registrant who Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. in this statement is true and petitioner without an attorney, declares as true any material 90047 League Play, 349 West 119 correct. (A registrant who are: (El nombre, dirección Lori Rochelle Hunter to Gingi The filing of this statement Rochelle-Hunter matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted St., Los Angeles, CA 90061, does not of itself authorize declares as true any material y número de teléfono del 17913 of the Business and by: an Individual County of LA matter pursuant to Section abogado del demandante, o The Court orders that all the use in this state of a persons interested in this Professions code that the The registrant commenced Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name 17913 of the Business and del demandante si no tiene registrant knows to be false to transact business under Rickey L Edwards, 349 West Professions code that the abogado, son): Larry Watkins, matter appear before this in violation of the rights of court at the hearing indicated is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name 119 St., Los Angeles, CA another under Federal, State, registrant knows to be false 1619 W. 163rd Street, punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on 90061 is guilty of a misdemeanor Compton, CA 90220 - 310 below to show cause, if any, or common law (See Section why the petition for change of exceed one thousand dollars 07/2017 This business is conducted 14411 et seq., Business and punishable by a fine not to 603-0300 ($1,000)). I declare that all information by: an Individual exceed one thousand dollars Date (Fecha): Mar 02, 2017 name should not be granted. Professions Code). Any person objecting to the S/ Bobby Johnson, Owner in this statement is true and The registrant commenced to Original ($1,000)). Sherri R. Carter, Clerk, by This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who transact business under the 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 S/ Katrina Cordeta Hilty, Wife (Secretario, por) Brigite name changes described above must file a written with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material fictitious business name or CNS-3035203# This statement was filed Hatter, Deputy (Asistente) Angeles on July 7, 2017 matter pursuant to Section names listed above on n/a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL with the County Clerk of Los [SEAL] objection that includes the reasons for the objection at NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information Angeles on July 2, 2017 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/17 Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE-In accordance with CNS-3040007# least two court days before LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the matter is scheduled to 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT Subdivision (a) of Section be heard and must appear Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material File No. 2017 174928 17920, a Fictitious Name SUMMONS at the hearing to show cause at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is Statement generally expires (CITACION JUDICIAL) why the petition should not be the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: at the end of five years from CASE NUMBER (Número del granted. If no written objection in the office of the County ($1,000)). Professions code that the Red Robin Gourmet the date on which it was filed Caso): is timely filed, the court may Clerk, except, as provided S/ Rosalind May, Owner registrant knows to be false Burgers & Brews, 1815 in the office of the County 17N08698 grant the petition without a in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE TO DEFENDANT hearing. 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to Beach, CA 90278, County of in Subdivision (b) of Section (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Notice of Hearing: 40 days after any change Angeles on July 26, 2017 exceed one thousand dollars LA; Mailing Address: 6312 S. 17920, where it expires Nazareth Haysbert, Haysbert Date: Aug 29, 2017, Time: in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). Fiddlers Green Cir, Ste. 200N, 40 days after any change Moultrie, LLP, and Does 1 10:00, Dept.: 44, Room: 418 statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Rickey L Edwards, Owner Greenwood Village, CO 80111 in the facts set forth in the to 50 The address of the court is 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed Registered owner(s): statement pursuant to Section YOU ARE BEING SUED 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, in the residence address of Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of Los Red Robin International 17913 other than a change BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ CA 90012 a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from Angeles on July 20, 2017 Inc., Which will do Business in the residence address of DEMANDANDO EL A copy of this Order to Show Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with in California as Red Robin a registered owner. A new DEMANDANTE): Randall C. Cause shall be published at Statement must be filed in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section Burger and Spirits Emporiums, Fictitious Business Name Epperson, Ph.D., ABPP least once each week for four before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name 6312 S. Fiddlers Green Statement must be filed NOTICE! You have been successive weeks prior to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires Cir, Ste. 200N, Greenwood before the expiration. Effective sued. The court may decide the date set for hearing on Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from Village, CO 80111; NV January 1, 2014, the Fictitious against you without your the petition in the following must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed This business is conducted Business Name Statement being heard unless you newspaper of general Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County by: a Corporation must be accompanied by the respond within 30 days. Read circulation, printed in this The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided The registrant commenced Affidavit of Identity form. the information below. county: Los Angeles Sentinel does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section to transact business under The filing of this statement You have 30 CALENDAR Date: Jun 9, 2017 the use in this state of a in the residence address of 17920, where it expires the fictitious business name does not of itself authorize DAYS after this summons and Edward B. Moreton, Jr. Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change or names listed above on the use in this state of a legal papers are served on Judge of the Superior Court in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the 02/2017 Fictitious Business Name you to file a written response 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section I declare that all information in violation of the rights of at this court and have a copy CNS-3032265# or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change in this statement is true and another under Federal, State, served on the plaintiff. A letter LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of correct. (A registrant who or common law (See Section or phone call will not protect Professions Code). Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new declares as true any material 14411 et seq., Business and you. Your written response ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Original must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name matter pursuant to Section Professions Code). FOR CHANGE OF NAME 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/17 Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed 17913 of the Business and Original must be in proper legal form CNS-3037385# 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 if you want the court to hear Case No. ES020813 The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective Professions code that the Superior Court of California, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious registrant knows to be false CNS-3035095# your case. There may be LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a court form that you can County of Los Angeles the use in this state of a Business Name Statement is guilty of a misdemeanor Petition of: Jayden Sherwood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the punishable by a fine not to use for your response. You NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS can find these court forms Williams by Jeannine Beavers in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. exceed one thousand dollars for Change of Name File No. 2017 196904 another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement ($1,000)). NAME STATEMENT and more information at the The following person(s) is File No. 2017 171003 California Courts Online Self- TO ALL INTERESTED or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize S/ Sarah A. Mussetter, PERSONS: (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a Secretary The following person(s) is Help Center (www.courtinfo. Klover Candles, 2404 S (are) doing business as: ca.gov/selfhelp), your county Petitioner Jayden Sherwood Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Red Robin International Williams by Jeannine Beavers Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Original in violation of the rights of Inc., Which will do Business Standing On A Promise law library, or the courthouse CA 90007, County of LA 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/17 Ministry, 1704 W. 163rd nearest you. If you cannot pay filed a petition with this court another under Federal, State, in California as Red Robin for a decree changing names Articles of Incorporation or CNS-3037108# or common law (See Section Burger and Spirits Emporiums Street, Compton, CA 90220, the filing fee, ask the court Organization Number: AI LOS ANGELES SENTINEL County of LA clerk for a fee waiver form. If as follows: 14411 et seq., Business and This statement was filed Jayden Sherwood Williams to #ON: 3218409 Professions Code). with the County Clerk of Los Registered owner(s): you do not file your response Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ms. Lauretta Boulton, 1704 on time, you may lose the Jayden Ray Beavers Original Angeles on July 7, 2017 The Court orders that all Camao, Inc., 2404 Grand NAME STATEMENT 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/17 NOTICE-In accordance with W. 163rd Street, Compton, case by default, and your Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007; File No. 2017179278 CNS-3036659# CA 90220 wages, money, and property persons interested in this Subdivision (a) of Section matter appear before this CA The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted may be taken without further This business is conducted (are) doing business as: by: an individual warning from the court. court at the hearing indicated Statement generally expires below to show cause, if any, by: a Corporation Mentor The Motivated, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from The registrant commenced to There are other legal The registrant commenced 121 W. 65th Street, Los NAME STATEMENT transact business under the requirements. You may why the petition for change of the date on which it was filed name should not be granted. to transact business under Angeles, CA 90003, County File No. 2017197170 in the office of the County fictitious business name or want to call an attorney right the fictitious business name of LA; Mailing Address: PO The following person(s) is names listed above on N/A THURSDAY, AUGUSTJANUARY 10, 9, 20142017 CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-12A-7

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I declare that all information by: an individual (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed This business is conducted statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from in this statement is true and The registrant commenced to 1. Phil J Clothing Co., 2. before the expiration. Effective by: a Corporation 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who transact business under the Lion Transport LLC, 1007 E January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The registrant commenced in the residence address of in the office of the County declares as true any material fictitious business name or Terrace Dr, Long Beach, CA Business Name Statement to transact business under a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section names listed above on N/A 90807, County of LA must be accompanied by the the fictitious business name Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. or names listed above on Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Professions code that the in this statement is true and J & P Holdings, LLC 1007 E The filing of this statement 02/2017 before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who Terrace Dr, Long Beach, CA does not of itself authorize I declare that all information January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material 90807; CA the use in this state of a in this statement is true and Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by: Fictitious Business Name correct. (A registrant who must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and A Limited Liability Company in violation of the rights of declares as true any material Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of ($1,000)). Professions code that the The registrant commenced another under Federal, State, matter pursuant to Section The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new S/ Ms. Lauretta Boulton, registrant knows to be false to transact business under or common law (See Section 17913 of the Business and does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES Owner is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code that the the use in this state of a Statement must be filed This statement was filed punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on Professions Code). registrant knows to be false Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Los exceed one thousand dollars 07/2017 Original is guilty of a misdemeanor in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on July 3, 2017 ($1,000)). I declare that all information 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 punishable by a fine not to another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with S/ Marlon Lane Brewer, in this statement is true and CNS-3034777# exceed one thousand dollars or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section Owner correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ($1,000)). 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed declares as true any material S/ Sarah A. Mussetter, Professions Code). The filing of this statement Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Secretary Original does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from Angeles on July 20, 2017 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT Red Robin International 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the File No. 2017 174916 Inc. which will do business CNS-3033337# Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is in California as Red Robin LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: Burger And Spirits Emporiums another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to Red Robin Gourmet This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars Burgers & Brews, 400 with the County Clerk of Los NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). S. Baldwin Ave., #2365, Angeles on July 7, 2017 File No. 2017 184938 Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County S/ Jessika H Johnson, Arcadia, CA 91007, County NOTICE-In accordance with The following person(s) is Original statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided Manager of LA; Mailing Address: 6312 Subdivision (a) of Section (are) doing business as: 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/17 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section J & P Holdings, LLC S. Fiddlers Green Cir, Ste 17920, a Fictitious Name Alpha Smog Check, 4859 CNS-3032089# in the residence address of 17920, where it expires This statement was filed 200N, Greenwood Village, CO Statement generally expires Slauson Ave Ste B, Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los 80111 at the end of five years from Angeles, CA 90056, County Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Angeles on July 6, 2017 Registered owner(s): the date on which it was filed of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with Red Robin International in the office of the County Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section Inc., Which will do Business Clerk, except, as provided Sheron Berry, 4859 W File No. 2017163436 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name in California as Red Robin in Subdivision (b) of Section Slauson Ave Ste B, Los The following person(s) is Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires Burger and Spirits Emporiums, 17920, where it expires Angeles, CA 90056 (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from 6312 S. Fiddlers Green Cir, 40 days after any change This business is conducted (1) LA Grocery Store, (2) Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Ste 200N, Greenwood Village, in the facts set forth in the by: An Individual Express Dollar Plus Market, The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County CO 80111; NV statement pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to 4510 S. Western Ave., does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided This business is conducted 17913 other than a change transact business under the Los Angeles, CA 90062- the use in this state of a Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section by: a Corporation in the residence address of fictitious business name or 1607, County of LA; Mailing Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires The registrant commenced a registered owner. A new names listed above on N/A Address: 30 N. Gould Street, in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change to transact business under Fictitious Business Name I declare that all information Suite 6628, Sheridan, 82801 another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the the fictitious business name Statement must be filed in this statement is true and Articles of Incorporation or or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section or names listed above on before the expiration. Effective correct. (A registrant who Organization Number: AI 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change 02/2017 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious declares as true any material #ON: 201716710145 Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of I declare that all information Business Name Statement matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): Original in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new in this statement is true and must be accompanied by the 17913 of the Business and Hyde Park Coin Laundry, LLC, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name correct. (A registrant who Affidavit of Identity form. Professions code that the 4510 S. Western Avenue, Los CNS-3035078# or common law (See Section Statement must be filed declares as true any material The filing of this statement registrant knows to be false Angeles, CA 90062-1607, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective matter pursuant to Section does not of itself authorize is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by: Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 of the Business and the use in this state of a punishable by a fine not to a Limited Liability Company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original Business Name Statement Professions code that the Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 must be accompanied by the registrant knows to be false in violation of the rights of ($1,000)). to transact business under File No. 2017 185854 CNS-3035042# Affidavit of Identity form. is guilty of a misdemeanor another under Federal, State, S/ Sheron Berry, Owner the fictitious business name The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement punishable by a fine not to or common law (See Section This statement was filed or names listed above on (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize exceed one thousand dollars 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of Los 06/2017 Aura Naturals LA., 816 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a ($1,000)). Professions Code). Angeles on July 14, 2017 I declare that all information Glenway Drive #12, NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name S/ Sarah A. Mussetter, Original NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Inglewood, CA 90302, File No. 2017185068 in violation of the rights of Secretary 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who County of Los Angeles The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Red Robin International CNS-3034730# 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Inc., Which will do Business LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Maya Gwendolyn Ludlow, 1. All Saints Properties, 2. 14411 et seq., Business and in California as Red Robin at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and 816 Glenway Drive #12, All Saints Realty, 4445 S Professions Code). Burger and Spirits Emporiums FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Inglewood, CA 90302 Mullen Ave., Los Angeles, Original This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County registrant knows to be false This business is conducted CA 90043, County of LA 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 with the County Clerk of Los File No. 2017 174922 Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor by: An Individual Registered owner(s): CNS-3034804# Angeles on July 7, 2017 The following person(s) is in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced Chimene M Clarke, 4445 S LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE-In accordance with (are) doing business as: 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under Mullen Ave., Los Angeles, CA Subdivision (a) of Section Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 40 days after any change ($1,000)). the fictitious business name 90043 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, a Fictitious Name & Brews, 112 Lakewood in the facts set forth in the S/ Deborah J Mitchell, or names listed above on William Craig Knox, 5601 W NAME STATEMENT Statement generally expires Center Mall, Lakewood, statement pursuant to Section Manager 05/30/2017 Slauson Ave, #230, Culver File No. 2017183860 at the end of five years from CA 90712, County of LA; 17913 other than a change Hyde Park Coin Laundry, LLC I declare that all information City, CA 90230 The following person(s) is the date on which it was filed Mailing Address: 6312 S. in the residence address of This statement was filed in this statement is true and This business is conducted (are) doing business as: in the office of the County Fiddlers Green Cir, Ste 200N, a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who by: a General Partnership Iamerica Legacy Legal Clerk, except, as provided Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Fictitious Business Name Angeles on June 23, 2017 declares as true any material The registrant commenced to Document Services, in Subdivision (b) of Section Registered owner(s): Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section transact business under the 11507 Poema Pl., Apt 101, 17920, where it expires Red Robin International before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and fictitious business name or Chatsworth, CA 91311, 40 days after any change Inc., which will do business January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the names listed above on N/A County of LA in the facts set forth in the in California as Red Robin Business Name Statement Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Registered owner(s): statement pursuant to Section Burger and Spirits Emporiums, must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Laura E. Rucker, 11507 17913 other than a change 6312 S. Fiddlers Green Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who Poema Pl., #101, Chatsworth, in the residence address of Cir, Ste. 200N, Greenwood The filing of this statement in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material CA 91311 a registered owner. A new Village, CO 80111; NV does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted Fictitious Business Name This business is conducted the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Maya Gwendolyn Ludlow, 17913 of the Business and by: an Individual Statement must be filed by: a Corporation Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Owner Professions code that the The registrant commenced before the expiration. Effective The registrant commenced in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change This statement was filed registrant knows to be false to transact business under January 1, 2014, the Fictitious to transact business under another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name Business Name Statement the fictitious business name or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section Angeles on July 17, 2017 punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on must be accompanied by the or names listed above on 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars 06/2017 Affidavit of Identity form. 02/2017 Professions Code). in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). I declare that all information The filing of this statement I declare that all information Original a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Chimene M Clarke, Partner in this statement is true and does not of itself authorize in this statement is true and 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a correct. (A registrant who CNS-3033334# Statement must be filed at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name declares as true any material LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed Angeles on July 14, 2017 matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of matter pursuant to Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and another under Federal, State, 17913 of the Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the or common law (See Section Professions code that the NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false 14411 et seq., Business and registrant knows to be false File No. 2017180415 Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). is guilty of a misdemeanor The following person(s) is The filing of this statement 40 days after any change at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Original punishable by a fine not to (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 exceed one thousand dollars Perennial Housing the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County ($1,000)). CNS-3034770# ($1,000)). Solutions, 550 W. Regent St. Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided S/ Laura E. Rucker, Owner LOS ANGELES SENTINEL S/ Sarah A. Mussetter, #226, Inglewood, CA 90301, in violation of the rights of in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Secretary County of LA another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Red Robin International Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change Angeles on July 14, 2017 NAME STATEMENT Inc., which will do business Floyd P. Piper Jr. 550 W. 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2017 174918 in California as Red Robin Regent St. #226, Inglewood, Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is Burger and Spirits Emporiums CA 90301 Amended (New) filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: This statement was filed This business is conducted 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/17 Business Name Statement in the residence address of Statement generally expires Red Robin Gourmet Burgers with the County Clerk of Los by: an individual CNS-3031037# must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from & Brews, 6600 Topanga Angeles on July 7, 2017 The registrant commenced to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Canyon #49H, Canoga NOTICE-In accordance with transact business under the The filing of this statement Statement must be filed in the office of the County Park, CA 91303, County of Subdivision (a) of Section fictitious business name or does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided LA; Mailing Address: 6312 S 17920, a Fictitious Name names listed above on N/A the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Fiddlers Green Cir Ste 200N, Statement generally expires I declare that all information GOVERNMENT Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Greenwood Village, CO 80111 at the end of five years from in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Registered owner(s): the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Red Robin International in the office of the County declares as true any material Inc., which will do Business matter pursuant to Section or common law (See Section The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided REQUEST FOR 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change in California as Red Robin in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and Burger and Spirits Emporiums, Professions code that the PROPOSALS Professions Code). the use in this state of a in the residence address of 17920, where it expires Notice is given that proposals Original Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new 6312 S Fiddlers Green Cir Ste 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false 200N, Greenwood Village, CO is guilty of a misdemeanor for As-Needed Tree Trimming 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the and Related Work Program CNS-3035073# another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 80111; NV statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This business is conducted exceed one thousand dollars (2017-AN005) will be received or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change by the County of L.A. Dept. 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious by: A Corporation in the residence address of ($1,000)). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant commenced S/ Floyd P. Piper Jr. Owner of Public Works, Cashier Professions Code). Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., NAME STATEMENT Original must be accompanied by the to transact business under Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed File No. 2017188030 the fictitious business name with the County Clerk of Los Alhambra, CA 91803 until 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed 5:30 pm, Monday, Aug. 28, The following person(s) is CNS-3035034# The filing of this statement or names listed above on before the expiration. Effective Angeles on July 12, 2017 (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 02/2017 NOTICE-In accordance with 2017. A mandatory Proposers’ does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Conference will be held at Talley Ho Trucking, 3920 the use in this state of a I declare that all information Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section Dublin Ave, Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in this statement is true and 17920, a Fictitious Name 9:30 am on Monday, Aug. 14, Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the 2017, at Public Works HQ CA 90008, County of LA NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of correct. (A registrant who Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires Registered owner(s): File No. 2017 175853 declares as true any material at the end of five years from Offices, Conf. Room B, 900 another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, Marc Talley, 3920 Dublin Ave, The following person(s) is or common law (See Section matter pursuant to Section does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed Los Angeles, CA 90008 (are) doing business as: 17913 of the Business and in the office of the County CA 91803. The estimated 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a annual aggregate contract This business is conducted BWill Collections, 3003 W. Professions Code). Professions code that the Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided by: An Individual Olympic Blvd., Ste. 106- registrant knows to be false in Subdivision (b) of Section amount for this program is Original in violation of the rights of $2.2 million. The Request The registrant commenced to 1098, Los Angeles, CA 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 is guilty of a misdemeanor another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires transact business under the 90006, County of LA punishable by a fine not to 40 days after any change for Proposals (RFP) with CNS-3034801# or common law (See Section contract specifications, fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL exceed one thousand dollars 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the names listed above on N/A Bodara Williams, 4223 S ($1,000)). statement pursuant to Section forms, and instructions for Professions Code). preparing and submitting I declare that all information Denker Avenue, Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS S/ Sarah A. Mussetter, Original 17913 other than a change in this statement is true and CA 90062 NAME STATEMENT Secretary in the residence address of proposals may be accessed 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 at: http://dpw.lacounty.gov/ correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted File No. 2017 174924 Red Robin International CNS-3034695# a registered owner. A new declares as true any material by: an Individual The following person(s) is Inc., which will do Business LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name brcd/servicecontracts/ or at matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: in California as Red Robin Statement must be filed the Cashier Office or may be 17913 of the Business and to transact business under Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Burger and Spirits Emporiums FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective mailed to you upon request by Professions code that the the fictitious business name & Brews, 9301 Tampa This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious calling (626) 458-4080 or TDD registrant knows to be false or names listed above on with the County Clerk of Los File No. 2017 174920 Business Name Statement at (626) 282-7829. Ave., #210, Northridge, CA 8/10/17 is guilty of a misdemeanor 06/2017 91324, County of LA; Mailing Angeles on July 7, 2017 The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the CNS-3037720# punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Address: 6312 S. Fiddlers NOTICE-In accordance with (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Green Cir., Ste. 200N, Subdivision (a) of Section Red Robin Gourmet The filing of this statement ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Greenwood Village, CO 80111 17920, a Fictitious Name Burgers & Brews, 1187 does not of itself authorize PUBLIC NOTICE S/ Marc Talley, Owner declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Statement generally expires Glendale Galleria, Glendale, the use in this state of a The 2017 Assessment of Fair This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Red Robin International at the end of five years from CA 91210, County of LA; Fictitious Business Name Housing for the Community with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and Inc., Which will do Business the date on which it was filed Mailing Address: 6312 S in violation of the rights of Development Commission of Angeles on July 18, 2017 Professions code that the in California as Red Robin in the office of the County Fiddlers Green Cir Ste 200N, another under Federal, State, the County of Los Angeles NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false Burger and Spirits Emporiums, Clerk, except, as provided Greenwood Village, CO 80111 or common law (See Section and the Housing Authority of Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor 6312 S Fiddlers Green Cir, in Subdivision (b) of Section Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and the County of Los Angeles 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Ste 200N, Greenwood Village, 17920, where it expires Red Robin International, Professions Code). (AFH) is available for public Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars CO 80111; NV 40 days after any change Inc., Which will do Business Original comment. On July 16, 2015, at the end of five years from ($1,000)). This business is conducted in the facts set forth in the in California as Red Robin 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/17 the U.S Department of Housing the date on which it was filed S/ Bodara Williams, Owner by: a Corporation statement pursuant to Section Burger and Spirits Emporiums, CNS-3032223# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL and Urban Development in the office of the County This statement was filed The registrant commenced 17913 other than a change 6312 S Fiddlers Green Cir Ste (HUD) published a final rule Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los to transact business under in the residence address of 200N, Greenwood Village, CO on Affirmatively Furthering in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on July 16, 2017 the fictitious business name a registered owner. A new 80111; NV FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fair Housing (AFFH) which 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with or names listed above on Fictitious Business Name This business is conducted requires program participants 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section 02/2017 Statement must be filed by: A Corporation File No. 2017167698 The following person(s) is to conduct and submit an in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information before the expiration. Effective The registrant commenced AFH to HUD. The purpose statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires in this statement is true and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious to transact business under (are) doing business as: Time Is Of The Essence of the AFH is to help program 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who Business Name Statement the fictitious business name participants undertake fair in the residence address of the date on which it was filed declares as true any material must be accompanied by the or names listed above on Mobile Notary/Loan Signing Services, 624 West 102nd housing planning in ways that a registered owner. A new in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section Affidavit of Identity form. 02/2017 lead to meaningful actions that Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and The filing of this statement I declare that all information Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044, County of LA overcome historic patterns Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the does not of itself authorize in this statement is true and of segregation, promote fair before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false the use in this state of a correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): Pamela Marie Griffin, 624 housing choice, and foster January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor Fictitious Business Name declares as true any material inclusive communities free Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to in violation of the rights of matter pursuant to Section West 102nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044 from discrimination. The must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars another under Federal, State, 17913 of the Business and Community Development Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). or common law (See Section Professions code that the This business is conducted by: an individual Commission of the County The filing of this statement in the residence address of S/ Sarah A. Mussetter, 14411 et seq., Business and registrant knows to be false of Los Angeles (CDC) and does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Secretary Professions Code). is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to transact business under the Housing Authority of the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name Red Robin International Original punishable by a fine not to the County of Los Angeles Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Inc., Which will do Business 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name or names listed above on (Housing Authority) have in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective in California as Red Robin CNS-3034751# ($1,000)). developed a joint AFH, which another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Burger and Spirits Emporiums LOS ANGELES SENTINEL S/ Sarah A. Mussetter, 06/2017 I declare that all information covers the Los Angeles or common law (See Section Business Name Statement This statement was filed Secretary Urban County and Housing 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Red Robin International, in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT correct. (A registrant who Authority service areas. The Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. Angeles on July 7, 2017 Inc., Which will do Business Los Angeles Urban County Original The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2017 174934 in California as Red Robin declares as true any material The following person(s) is matter pursuant to Section service area includes 47 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section Burger and Spirits Emporiums participating cities and all CNS-3035052# the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Red Robin Gourmet Professions code that the the unincorporated areas Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of Los of the County. The Housing in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from Burgers & Brews, 27063 Angeles on July 7, 2017 registrant knows to be false FICTITIOUS BUSINESS McBean Pkwy, Valencia, is guilty of a misdemeanor Authority service areas another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with includes 76 cities and all the NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section in the office of the County CA 91355, County of LA; Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to File No. 2017190789 Mailing Address: 6312 S exceed one thousand dollars unincorporated areas of the 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name County. In addition, HUD The following person(s) is Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section Fiddlers Green Cir, Ste. 200N, Statement generally expires ($1,000)). (are) doing business as: Greenwood Village, CO 80111 S/ Pamela Marie Griffin, requires that the Los Angeles- Original 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from Long Beach-Anaheim Region Echo Park, 980 S. Magnolia 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 40 days after any change Registered owner(s): the date on which it was filed Owner Ave #204, Los Angeles, CA Red Robin International Inc. This statement was filed be included in the analysis. CNS-3035025# in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County The AFH includes an analysis 90006, County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section which will do business in Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los Registered owner(s): California as Red Robin Burger Angeles on June 29, 2017 of data and other information, 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section a summary of community Marlon Lane Brewer, 98 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of And Spirits Emporiums, 6312 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with S. Magnolia Ave 204, Los NAME STATEMENT S Fiddlers Green Cir, Ste. Subdivision (a) of Section participation and consultation, a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change identifies fair housing issues Angeles, CA 90006 File No. 2017172914 Fictitious Business Name 200N, Greenwood Village, CO in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted The following person(s) is 80111, NV Statement generally expires and contributing factors THURSDAY,A-6 LOS AUGUST ANGELES 10, 2017 SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-13 9, 2014

ciation Tour Hall of Fame, said Bentley and 2011. From 2010- and Head Professional at Sunday August 27, 2017 at The APGA Hall of Fame 2013 Johnson dominated Osceola Golf Course in Chester Washington Golf was established in 2016 the APGA Tour winning Pensacola, Florida. “Adri- Course, announced APGA with the induction of L.A. two titles and finishing an was one of the best ball Tour President Kenneth County Supervisor Mark second five times in the strikers to ever play the Bentley. “These three men Ridley Thomas, all time 11 events he played. Dur- PGA Tour,” Bentley says. have played a pivotal role APGA Tour money winner ing that time, he also won “It was Adrian who ap- in the success of the APGA Tim O’Neal and former Eu- the prestigious Long Beach proached a group of busi- Tour,” Bentley says. “It’s ropean Senior PGA mem- Open. “Vincent gave cred- nessmen telling them if only fitting that we honor ber Jerry Brunner. LA City ibility to the APGA Tour in we could provide a place them.” President Wesson heads the early years,” Bentley to play, we could develop The APGA Tour is an the 2017 list. Wesson is an says. “Not only was he more African Americans eight-year-old nonprofit or- avid golfer who has been tremendous player, he was for the PGA Tour. From ganization whose mission a tremendous supporter of a great spokesperson and that conversation birthed is to bring greater diversity the APGA Tour. “Coun- he is an outstanding young the APGA Tour. Because to the game of golf. The cil President Wesson has man.” In October of last of his past success and organization hosts six pro- taken every opportunity to year, Johnson was named knowledge of the golf fessional golf tournaments express his support of the Assistant Director of Port- swing, Adrian is a great each year throughout the APGA Tour both in and out land Public Golf. role model for our players.” United States that feature of the council chambers. The APGA Tour is the The APGA Hall of the most outstanding Af- His support has generated brainchild of Adrian Stills, Fame ceremony will take rican American and other tremendous goodwill and a-three-time All-American place following the final minority professional golf- community support for the at South Carolina State round of the APGA Tour ers in the country. “Our APGA Tour,” Bentley con- and a member of the Na- Championships at Chester FILE PHOTO goal is to not only intro- tinued. tional Black Golf Hall of Washington Golf Course in L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson duce the game to young Vincent Johnson is a Fame. Sills played on the Los Angeles August 26-27, people in the inner city, but former standout at Oregon PGA Tour in 1986-87 and 2017. Play begins Satur- Sentinel News Service Johnson of Portland, Or- to see that those young peo- State and the first star on won 21 professional titles day and Sunday at 7:30am egon and Adrian Stills of ple have the opportunity to the APGA Tour. He won in his career. He is Director and admission is free. L.A. City Council Presi- Pensacola, Florida will be develop their games for a the Adrian Stills Award of Player Development for dent Herb Wesson and pro- inducted into the Advocates college scholarship and ul- (given to the top player on the APGA Tour and is Di- fessional golfers Vincent Professional Golf Asso- timately for the PGA Tour,” the APGA Tour) in 2010 rector of Golf Operations

songs like “Killing award this year for her criti- award “the ultimate honor.” By Mesfin Fekadu Me Softly with His cally acclaimed album cele- “Black women make me Associated Press Song” and “Feel Like brating Black pride, “A Seat feel invincible,” she said. Makin’ Love,” was at the Table” — called the Fiery Democratic U.S. wheelchair bound but

Rep. Maxine Waters was recited a speech from Department of Toxic Substances Control August 2017 welcomed like a contem- paper that won over porary rock star when she the audience. entered the 2017 Black “Love is a song. Public Notice The mission of DTSC is to protect California’s People and environment from harmful effects of toxic Girls Rock Awards, as the Each of you has a substances by restoring contaminated resources, enforcing hazardous waste laws, reducing waste generation and encouraging the manufacture of chemically safer products. audience screamed loudly song in your heart,” and gave her the night’s 78-year-old Flack Explanation of Significant Differences Former Renu Plating Company rowdiest and wildest ap- said. “You keep sing- Why this Notice? This document is to notify the public that the Department of plause. ing that song.” Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has prepared an Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) for the Former Renu Plating Company (Site) located at AP PHOTO Waters was one of the R&B singers In- 1527 & 1531 East 32nd Street in Los Angeles, California 90011. The ESD honorees Saturday at the Congresswoman Maxine Waters dia.Arie and Tyrese explains the circumstances for a change in the remedy. In May 2009, DTSC public noticed the Removal Action Workplan, which proposed to excavate annual event honoring smoothly sang Flack and dispose of contaminated soils to clean the property to unrestricted use. Black women in fields too disrespectful of them,” has even earned the nick- and Donny Hatha- However, during the cleanup activities, building stability and worker safety issues required that some contamination be left in place. As a result, DTSC such as entertainment, she said. “But now I know name, “Auntie Maxine.” way’s popular 1970s placed a Land Use Covenant on the property to prevent potential for unsafe politics, science and social I’m simply a strong, Black Waters was joined by a duet, “Where Is the exposure to human health and the environment. justice. The 78-year-old woman.” top notch group of honorees Love.” Other per- Where Do I Get More Information? Copies of the ESD Document, key matched the energy of the “I don’t care how big you at the BET event, including formers at the show, technical reports, and other site-related information are available for review at: Huntington Park Library DTSC Regional Office audience at the New Jer- are, I don’t care how high iconic singer Roberta Flack; to air on BET on Aug. 6518 Miles Avenue 5796 Corporate Avenue sey Performing Art Center you are, if you come for me, “Insecure” creator and 22, included SZA, Huntington Park, California 90255 Cypress, California 90630 in Newark with a punchy I’m coming for you,” Waters Golden Globe nominee Issa Ledisi, Anthony Ham- (323) 583 – 1461 (714) 484 – 5300 By Appointment Only All site-related documents regarding the Former Renu Plating Company and moving speech, which added, earning more loud Rae; Grammy-winning soul ilton and Tasha Cobb. Site could also be found on DTSC’s Envirostor database located at this featured her catch phrase applause. singer Solange Knowles; Each of the cel- website: “reclaiming my time.” Videos of the California Wall Street powerhouse Su- ebrants were inducted https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report.asp?global_ “I want you to know, congresswoman, who has zanne Shank; “Black-ish” by men, including id=19340643 if it was not for the love been critical of Republican actress and Harvard student “Black-ish” actor For any questions or concerns please contact: Rania Zabaneh Phil McPhaul and respect shown to me President Donald Trump, Yara Shahidi; and communi- Anthony Anderson, Project Manager Public Participation Specialist by Black women, those have become a viral success ty organizers Derrica Wilson soul singer Maxwell, Department of Toxic Substances Control Department of Toxic Substances Control [email protected] [email protected] right-wing ultra conserva- on social media, including and Natalie Wilson of the “Insecure” star Jay (714) 484 – 5479 (714) 484 – 5488

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within the CDC and Housing Place, Los Angeles Alhambra Marisela Ocampo. Written important actions, however, available from the court clerk. person files an objection to Authority service areas as South Scattered Sites Foothill Villa, 2423 Foothill comments or questions about the personal representative In Pro Per Petitioner the petition and shows good well as the Los Angeles-Long Management Office, 12721 Boulevard, La Crescenta the Housing Authority Section will be required to give notice REGINALD E. WORTHAM, cause why the court should Beach-Anaheim Region, and Central Avenue, Los Angeles Orchard Arms, 23410 Wiley 8 Program may be sent to the to interested persons unless SR. not grant the authority. sets fair housing goals. Upon Southbay Gardens Housing Canyon Road, Valencia attention of Dayana Zavala approval by the Los Angeles Development, 230 East 130th Section 8 Palmdale Office, at the same address. Those they have waived notice or 1037 W. 45TH STREET A HEARING on the petition County Board of Supervisors, Street, Los Angeles 2323 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite who wish to make comments consented to the proposed LOS ANGELES CA 90037 will be held in this court as action.) The independent 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/17 follows: 08/28/17 at 8:30AM the AFH goals will be Carson Library, 151 E. Carson B, Palmdale by telephone may call (626) CNS-3039891# incorporated into the 2018- St., Carson Altadena Library, 600 E. 586-1991. administration authority will be LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. 2023 Consolidated Plan and East Rancho Dominguez Mariposa St., Altadena 8/10/17 granted unless an interested HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA subsequent Annual Action Library, 4420 Rose St., East Duarte Library, 1301 Buena CNS-3036394# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL person files an objection to NOTICE OF PETITION 90012 Plans as well as the Housing Rancho Dominguez Vista St., Duarte the petition and shows good IF YOU OBJECT to the Authority’s 2018-2023 Agency Graham Library, 1900 La Verne Library, 3640 D. St., TO ADMINISTER Plan and subsequent Annual E. Firestone Blvd., Los La Verne PUBLIC NOTICE cause why the court should ESTATE OF: granting of the petition, you Plans. Submission of the Angeles Lake Los Angeles Library, In accordance with Sec. not grant the authority. VELMA C. WAFER should appear at the hearing AFH is required by HUD Lennox Library, 4359 Lennox 16921 E. Ave. O, Suite A, 106 of the Programmatic A HEARING on the petition CASE NO. and state your objections or as a condition of receiving Blvd., Lennox Palmdale Agreement, T-Mobile West, will be held in this court as file written objections with the th LLC proposes to install a new 17STPB02479 Federal funding, including Willowbrook Library, 11838 Littlerock Library, 35119 80 follows: 09/01/17 at 8:30AM To all heirs, beneficiaries, court before the hearing. Your the Community Development Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles St. East, Littlerock antenna structure at 3600 Frazier Street Baldwin Park, in Dept. 99 located at 111 creditors, contingent creditors, appearance may be in person Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Woodcrest Library, 1340 W. Old Town Newhall Library, N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, or by your attorney. Investment Partnerships 106th St., Los Angeles 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita CA 91706 . Please direct and persons who may Program (HOME), Emergency Quartz Hill Library, 5040 West comments to Gavin L. at CA 90012 otherwise be interested in the IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR Solutions Grant (ESG), and Avenue M-2, Quartz Hill 818-898-4866 regarding site IF YOU OBJECT to the WILL or estate, or both of or a contingent creditor of rd LA74715B. granting of the petition, you the decedent, you must file funding for the Housing 3 District 8/3, 8/10/17 VELMA C. WAFER. Authority. A public hearing on Marina Manor Housing CNS-3034891# should appear at the hearing A PETITION FOR PROBATE your claim with the court and the AFH will be held before Development, 3405 Via Assisted listening devices, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL and state your objections or has been filed by DEBORAH mail a copy to the personal the Los Angeles County Dolce, Marina del Rey agenda in Braille, and/ file written objections with the WAFER, DALE E. WAFER, representative appointed by Board of Supervisors on: West Knoll Housing or alternate formats are court before the hearing. Your the court within the later of September 26, 2017 9:30 Development, 838 West Knoll available upon request. DAMON WAFER, JEFFREY a.m. Board Hearing Room Drive, West Hollywood American Sign Language appearance may be in person WAFER, DENEDA WAFER either (1) four months from 381B Kenneth Hahn Hall of Agoura Hills Library, 29901 (ASL) interpreters, other PROBATE or by your attorney. in the Superior Court of the date of first issuance of Administration 500 West Ladyface Ct., Agoura Hills auxiliary aids and services, IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR California, County of LOS letters to a general personal Temple Street Los Angeles, Malibu Library, 23519 W. 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The CMCA block On Tuesday, August 1, that promotes police-commu- party welcomed over 300 millions of neighbors cele- nity partnerships and neigh- people throughout the event brated National Night Out borhood camaraderie to make and featured local sponsors, (NNO) across thousands of neighborhoods safer, more organizations and elected communities from all fifty caring places to live which is officials who came to show states, U.S. territories and stated on their website. The support and share informa- military bases worldwide— annual event enhances rela- tion. PHOTO COURTESY OF CRENSHAW MANOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION/PHOTO COLLAGE BY BRIAN W. CARTER and the Crenshaw District tionships between neighbors, “The National Night Out The Crenshaw Manor Community Association’s National Night Out Block Party invited in South Los Angeles was law enforcement broadening event presented by the Cren- Crenshaw neighbors out to meet local businesses, organizations and elected officials. a better sense of community. shaw Manor is an example of no different. The Crenshaw City National Bank’s new again next year.” hood and united so we can The CMCA block parties a community that is connect- Manor Community Associ- Crenshaw branch, which Rajan, Powell and come together to introduce started in 2015 as the neigh- ed with the local law enforce- ation (CMCA) recognized opens later this year. “Cren- Lutcher shared some of the ourselves to local businesses borhood group saw a need for ment on a number of levels,” the day, between 39th and shaw Manor is an important feedback they have re- that are opening up [and] the event. said Commander Gerald MLK Blvd., with a potluck resource as they keep our ceived after the event developers that are coming “We wanted to connect Woodyard of LAPD South- block party. CMCA mem- community connected “The feedback I’ve been into the area,” said Rajan. our community,” said Rajan. west Division. “Crenshaw bers, Aneetha Rajan, Natal- through local events and we getting is that other neigh- “This is a wonderful “Our neighborhood is diver- Manor's open invitation to ie Powell and Clarence look forward to supporting borhoods don’t do things opportunity, our National sifying, there is more and Southwest Area to attend and Lutcher spoke about how more organizations and like that with their neigh- Night Out potluck, which is more new people moving in participate in this wonderful their event started and why events in Crenshaw.” bors,” said Powell. really special. and they’re neighbors who National Night Event is a tes- it was needed. The Community Health “We have wonderful “It’s really nice to break have been there since the tament to their strong rela- “There was a starting of Council issued this state- neighbors, we do have a bread with your neighbors.” community was developed tionship and I am looking that many, many years ment about the CMCA NNO wonderful community and it The Crenshaw Manor in the 40s. forward to attending next ago,” said Rajan about the block party: is a partnership.” Community Association is “My neighbor behind me year’s events, [which] I am local NNO. “Community Health “It’s so easy to work grateful for all the sponsors is 96-years-old, he lives in sure that it will be just as “And it turned into this Councils is honored to have with the community trying who helped them put this the house the government wonderful.” really big event which is served as the Fiscal Agent to get the rest of the commu- event together. They would allotted him after he was “City National has a long the Marlton event that we for the Neighbors of Cren- nity to work closely with the like to thank the Los Ange- released from the [Japanese] history of supporting organi- all know of but three years shaw Manor’s successful police department rather les City Council President internment camps." zations in Crenshaw and we ago, the Marlton event National Night Out event. than having issues with Herb Wesson, Baldwin On NNO, neighborhoods were so pleased to be able to wasn’t happening… so we Being part of this event [them],” said Lutcher. Hills Crenshaw Plaza, host block parties, festivals, participate in this incredible [CMCA] said, ‘hey, we allowedustoslowdownand “We just hope the total Community Health Coun- parades, cookouts and vari- night out for families that should still meet with our chat with many of the won- community will fall in and cils, LAPD Southwest Divi- ous other community events Crenshaw Manor put togeth- police’ because we attend derful residents from Cren- enjoy [NNO] the way we do sion, Kaiser Permanente, with safety demonstrations, er last week,” said Peter our neighborhood watch shaw Manor, and surround- and I think they are because Angelus Funeral Home, seminars, youth events, visits Jackson, branch manager for meetings, we know who ing areas, including Baldwin from what we saw at our City National Bank, Los Hills and Leimert Park. event, people were so happy Angeles Fire Department, Neighbors coming together to talk with the police offi- Michelle’s Country Diner, to share a meal and get to cers and get along with them. Fred Leeds Properties, know one another is part of “It was just a wonderful Retran and special thanks what makes this such a outing.” and a warm hug to the vibrant area. We’re looking “It’s very important that neighbors and community forward to participating we stay strong as a neighbor- of the Crenshaw District. Local STEAM Students Begin Tour, Teach Technology To Other Students Dorsey students go on tour of major technology companies in spite of setbacks and challenges.

BY BRIAN W. C ARTER C&A Editor

“We have a group of Dorsey High School students who will be traveling to San Francisco for a Silicon Valley Tour,” said digital media spe- cialist and Mother of Many CEO, Daphne Bradford. PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER “They’ve been working on A few of the Dorsey High School Coding with STEAM stu- dents with digital media specialist and Mother of Many this for two years as part of CEO, Daphne Bradford (center) before they head out on the AP computer science their own Silicon Valley Tour. pathway I designed at Dorsey.” unable to offer you a Francisco for a tour, lunch The sixteen Dorsey High [WWDC 2016] scholarship and fireside chat with Uber School Coding with STEAM this year.” technology staff. (Science, Technology, Engi- The letter continued with The Los Angeles School neering, Arts & Mathemat- the statement, “We encour- Police (LASP) also got ics) students were unable to age you to apply for a schol- involved with Officer attend the Apple Worldwide arship next year and look for- William Etue committing a Developers Conference ward to supporting your $1,000 donation on behalf of (WWDC) 2017. They sub- future development efforts.” the LASP Union. During a mitted their apps for the Despite the setback, the meeting with Bradford, he annual competition but due Dorsey STEAM students learned of the students’ to technical glitches, which turned their lemons into desire to visit Silicon Valley Apple agreed to change, they lemonade and will now and immediately contacted still missed their opportunity. embark on their own tour the L.A. School Police Union “We went through all the which includes visits to for support. curriculum, went through Google, Microsoft and Uber. “Facebook owns Insta- everything, so [Apple] found The three mega-companies gram and the campus is some things that could’ve heard about the plight of the amazing! It is my hope that been better, so they went on Dorsey students and provid- the Los Angeles School and changed those things,” ed funding for career-day Police donation will encour- said Bradford. “So this year, tours of the facilities. age Facebook to support our they didn’t get a chance to “They’re all hosting efforts,” stated Bradford. apply because [Apple] didn’t career days,” said Bradford. “With all of the cyberbul- give us the training, so they “So far, right now, everybody lying and Facebook live justdecidedtodoitontheir has done $2,000.” activity going on, this is a own.” Uber Technologies Inc. great opportunity for Mark Apple reached out to the confirmed a $2,000 donation Zuckerberg and/or Sheryl students in a letter stating, to cover an Uber Career day Sandberg to connect with a “With an extraordinary num- plus one night of hotel group of South Los Angeles ber of great submissions, the expenses. The Dorsey computer science students selection process was not STEAM students will visit who are heavily impacted by easy. We regret that we are Uber headquarters in San {See STEAM TOUR on B-4} THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2017 www.lasentinel.net B-2 Student Athlete of the Week: Christina Cornelius

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK be a reliable talent in clutch were going [to the tourna- Sports Writer situations. Her overall per- ment].” formance was awarded the Harvard finished with a Harvard Women’s Vol- All-Ivy League Second 9-14 overall record and a 7- leyball Team acquired a Team. 7 record in conference play fierce competitor when for- She is the record holder for the 2016-17 season. The mer Windward senior, for single season block Crimson had five freshmen Christina Cornelius, com- assists at 112. Cornelius on the squad and endured mitted to the university back made several new career some injures. However, the in 2014. Since she arrived in highs in digs (13), blocks young players were eager to Cambridge, Massachusetts, (12), and assisted blocks compete, according to Cor- Cornelius has made a histor- (11) during her sophomore nelius. Their competitive ical impact on the program. year. spirit reminded Cornelius of Cornelius will enter her Cornelius finished the her fervor to contribute dur- junior year as team co-cap- season with 195 kills, the ing her freshmen year. tain for the 2017 season. second highest kills on the “There were so many Cornelius attributes her abil- team. girls that just stepped right ity to excel under pressure A fond moment in her into the role,” she said. “We as one of the reasons she COURTESY OF CHRISTINA CORNELIUS Freshman year at Harvard had some really powerful Christina Cornelius will enter her junior year as a captain of the Harvard Women’s Vol- was given a leadership role. was when the volleyball hitters that just came in, they leyball Team. “Being voted captain this year was such an honor to look up to when it’s a tight she said. “He’s a great pro- me because … I love leading game or when they’re nerv- fessor, a great lecturer, so it by example,” she said. “I ous about something.” was really interesting to always wanted to be a leader, Cornelius is a sociology learn about my own cul- I’ve always wanted to be that major with a secondary ture.” impactful player that people focus on African American WiththehelpofCor- studies; she noted her nelius, the Crimson won the favorite class was intro to American Volleyball Coach- African American studies, es Association (AVCA) taught by renowned author Team Academic Award for and filmmaker, Louis the ninth consecutive year. Gates Jr. The AVCAgives said award “I’ve seen him all to teams with at least a around, I know he’s such an cumulative 3.30 GPA on a COURTESY OF CHRISTINA CORNELIUS influential Black figure,” 4.0 scale. Christina Cornelius (center) pictured with her mother Amy Hunter and father Tony Cornelius.

The Crimson Women’s team defeated Princeton; weren’t afraid to challenge volleyball team has a close this earned the Crimson its sophomores, juniors and bond, studying together in first spot in the NCAA tour- seniors.” the library and forming nament for women’s volley- Cornelius attributes her study groups. ball in the school history. family, including her late “Everyone on my team “We just felt so pre- grandfather and the creator is so hardworking and so pared, we practiced so hard, of “Soul Train”, Don Cor- dedicated, not only on the andwewanteditsobad,” nelius for motivation. court, but in the classroom,” Cornelius said. “Me and our “I feel like he was such a Cornelius said. “Seniors senior team from last year, trailblazer,” Cornelius said help freshmen pick good COURTESY OF CHRISTINA CORNELIUS Corinne Bain, blocked their about her grandfather. “He’s Cornelius (21) noted how classes, so it’s like a really number one hitter and that such an amazing person, I volleyball has played a COURTESY OF CHRISTINA CORNELIUS good support system.” was the last point and I just feel like if he can do that, I major role in her life since Cornelius holds the record for single-season block assists Throughout the 2016-17 remember falling to my can do it too.” she was 12-years old. (112) at Harvard. season, Cornelius proved to knees, just so happy that we Nike 3-on-3 Tournament Celebrates Basketball

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK creativity with customized Joshua Sowell, 19, Sports Writer uniforms and unique team enjoyed playing in front of names. The teams “ADD his mom for the “Rancho The ninth annual Nike 3- ME ON SNAP,” “SD Black Renegade.” He noted how on-3 tournament brought out Mambas,” “Lonzo Ballers,” the tournament is fun and a thousands of basketball and “Lebrons Hairline” great place for practice. players to L.A. Live for a competed with “ADD ME “It gives us a way to con- weekend of competition. ON SNAP” and “Lebrons nect with each other and get To kick off the weekend, Hairline” conquering their better as a team,” Sowell Real 92.3 hosted the celebri- brackets. said. “We’re like a family, ty basketball game, which The team “Blew Bye U” not just a team.” featured R&B singer Eric won the championship of the Zoe Bryant, 13, returns AMANDA SCURLOCK/ L.A. SENTINEL Bellinger, “All Eyez on Me” AMANDA SCURLOCK/ L.A. SENTINEL teen female bracket for ages this year with her team Joshua Sowell of the “Ran- “Blew Bye U” were the champions of the teen female ages star Demetrius Shipp, Bas- 13-15. Teammates of “Blew “WESTSIDE ELITE” who cho Renegade” 13-15 bracket. ketball Wives star Laura Bye U” were once members was the champion of their Govan and others. Elite Women’s divisions will of the same travel team, bracket in 2016. Vegas Legends.” Coachella and Las Vegas. Legendary radio person- qualify for the 2018 3X3 according to team member “It was really fun last “We all come from “It’s a great accomplish- ality Big Boy and Wild N’ National Tournament. If they Parker Montgomery. year because it’s our first Tarkanian basketball,” ment for us to come here Out creator Nick Cannon reign victorious there, they “We know how to work time,” Bryant said. Banks said. “We all just with some new kids and went head-to-head as coach- could possibly represent the decided to come out here for show them what the world of es. USA in the 2018 3X3 Bas- a 3-on-3 to show California basketball is all about,” Nix “We out here just to ketball World Cup. what we got from Las said. enjoy ourselves, hoop for a L.A. Live employees Vegas.” L.A. Live partnered with cause,” said R&B singer competed, including Ryan Anthony Minnoy, 11, the city of Los Angeles and Omarion who played for Golden, senior director of and his teammates Owen Eventuris in order to make Nick Cannon’s team. Business Operations. Gold- Kim and Darien Finister the tournament possible. “Everywhere around the en teamed up with cowork- make up the team “DOA,” Eventuris provides the hoops world, people come to the ers to create the team “Gold- meaning ‘dead on arrival.’ and courts; they also manage Staples Center.” en Girls” and competed in Minnoy and Finister boasted the system teams register on A wide variety of talent the 20 and older co-ed divi- the moment when Kim and place teams on brackets, was showcased on Saturday sion. broke their opponents’ according to Golden. and Sunday with a myriad of “It is really an all inclu- AMANDA SCURLOCK/ L.A. SENTINEL ankles during one of their AEG provides the VIP divisions including children, sive event, it’s a chance for “DOA” competed in the youth male playoff bracket for games. area and entertainment. teen, adult, wheelchair, elite people who don’t necessari- ages 10-12. “His ankles are still on Along with the tournament men’s, elite women’s, and ly get to come downtown the court,” Minnoy said was a festival where people Special Olympics. The and go to a Lakers game, go together, we use what we Teams throughout Sou- about their opponent. “My could compete for prizes games on Saturday deter- to a Clippers game,” Golden have efficiently,” Mont- thern California and out of team is pretty good.” along with a slam dunk con- mined the seeding for the said. “We want to invite gomery said. “You can see the state came to the Basket- Siah Nix searched for test on Saturday. There was tournaments on Sunday. them down to enjoy L.A. all the different people, how ball Tournament. Darington young talent for his team also a basketball clinic for This year, the champions Live.” they play basketball, differ- Banks was invited by his “Squad,” which was made the Boys and Girls Scouts of of the Elite Men’s and the Teams showed off their ent styles.” friends to play for the “Las up of his son, a player from America.

AMANDA SCURLOCK/ L.A. SENTINEL (L-to-R) Lonnie Chavis, Sage the Gemini, Joe Moses, Laura Govan, Demetrius Shipp Jr. and Omarion B-3 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2017 Behind the Scenes with Actor Rayan Lawrence as he discusses ‘Underground’ and ‘All Eyez On Me’ Lawrence talks learning how to freestyle, “Underground”, possibly coming to Netflix and his admiration for Issa Rae and Prodigy BY SHONASSEE SHAVER neers to the foundation of up listing to Mobb Deep. confident that we will be Staff Writer rap music. How did you Prodigy was another influ- back on air. land the role of Treach? ential rapper. It’s unfortu- Hopefully Netflix [he Brooklyn born actor, Rayan Lawrence (RL): nate and it just shows how laughs], there has been Rayan Lawrence is not new I worked with casting direc- we have to get our checkups rumors for Netflix, that to starring in notable films tor, Winsome Sinclair. She and take care of our health. would be nice. and television series such as knew about this role and LAS: Switching gears, LAS: Your resume and “Barbershop: The Next brought me in to meet the how did you get started as recent role in “All Eyez On Cut”, “Blue Bloods”, and director and we got an audi- an actor? Me” is a testament to the “Ironside” with Blair Under- tion and a couple of weeks RL: I came into this journey of a Black actor. wood; and indie flick later, they called me and said business to model. My first What advice can you give to “Pimp” with Keke Palmer that I got it. audition was for an ESPN fellow actors looking to and DMX. Lawrence is an LAS: Treach had an commercial and I ended up book steady gigs and land established actor who stars unwavering loyalty to Tupac booking it. That’s when I that dream role? in the WGN series “Under- throughout his time in the COURTESY PHOTO saw it as a passion, to be RL: Never take it per- ground,” where he plays an music industry. To capture Actor Rayan Lawrence able to dive into another sonal, its business. I com- abolitionist named Elliot. the essences of the rapper (1992), where they both LAS: During filming, character. Growing up, I pare acting to NBA Basket- Fans had the chance to see and his friendship with starred in the film. I did you connect with wanted to play basketball ball. I have an athletic com- the actor in a different light Shakur, what was the researched other projects Treach, regarding his opin- back in Brooklyn. petitors mind. You have to as he portrayed Treach, the process you took to prepare and music videos that both ion on your portrayal and LAS: “Underground” keep motivating yourself to lead rapper of the acclaimed for this role? How did you rappers collaborated on as reviving that time period? was let go from WGN net- know that when one door hip hop group Naughty by feel to help bring Tupac’s well as listening to the lyrics RL: I did not get to meet work. There are so many closes another one will Nature, in “All Eyez on life and music to the big that they had. Treach. I would see him on series such as “Dear White open. You’re going to get Me.” screen? It was a great experience occasions at different movie People” on streaming serv- more no’s than yes because Directed by famous film RL: A couple of years to have been a part of some- projects and events. But, I ices such as Netflix, Hulu this is how the business and music video director, before I knew about the role, thing so historical because, didn’t get a chance to talk to and so forth, do you see works. As an actor, you have Benny Boom, “All Eyez On I remember a friend of mine ‘Pac was one of the most him before I was able to do “Underground” going that to practice and be prepared. Me” follows the life of freestyling every day and I influential rappers of our the role, which was unfortu- route? Take classes, watch short Tupac Shakur: the rapper, said ‘hey man let me start timeonaraplevel.Hehad nate. However, he did send RL: WGN was going and independent films, and actor, poet and activist. freestyling with you.’ So I an impact similar to how the director, Benny Boom in another direction learn the aspects of the busi- The native New Yorker started doing this before I Malcom X and Martin lyrics for me to freestyle in because they were bought ness. talked to the Los Angeles even knew about the movie. Luther King Jr. had an the movie. That’s how I out as well as taking on Create your own con- Sentinel about his depiction At the time, we were having impact on politics. He did knew he was on board and non-scripted material. That tent! You have people like of Anthony “Treach” Criss fun. But somehow when it the same using his poetry also at the same time he is a part of the reason why Issa Rae (“Insecure”) out and how growing up in the came up and someone told through rap. I grew up in the wanted to reach out to me, we did get canceled. But there creating her own stuff, golden age of 90s hip hop me about the role, I then 90s too, so to be able to but at that time he was in hopefully we get picked up I love and appreciate her. helped to relate to his char- learned that I had to relive that era and wear the Atlanta on tour for the 25th by another network, I think There are a lot of creative acter as well the film as a freestyle in the movie. I was clothes from that period was anniversary of Naughty by it is possible. This story ways on how you can do whole. able to practice before I got amazing. The music was Nature, when we were needs to be told and a lot of things now and don’t have Los Angeles Sentinel to rap in the movie. When I greatandtobeabletodo shooting. I was back in L.A. young folks are looking to to wait for Hollywood to (LAS): Hip-hop trio, started getting into the role, I that on a political and musi- Throughout the whole watch this show. We have a come to you. Be prepared Naughty by Nature are pio- looked at the movie, “Juice” cal aspect was wonderful. process, I didn’t get to meet huge fan base that is so pas- because at any time, you can him. sionate about the series. land that role, but if you’re LAS: While we’re on People are still talking not ready, it’s a rap. topic of 90’s rappers, can I about it and it’s wonderful. Go see Rayan Lawrence get your thoughts on the I do hope we will get as Treach in “All Eyez On passing of rapper, Prodigy? picked up. I think John Me,” if you haven’t already, RL: Man …that was Legend (executive produc- andbeonthewatchforthe East coast, Queens! I grew er) is leading us to it, he is return of “Underground.” ‘Whose Streets’ Reveals Daunting Truths Following the Aftermath of Slain Ferguson Teen Michael Brown BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON Contributing Writer

It was the tragic death of unarmed Black teen Michael Brown on August 9, 2014 that rocked the nation and gave rise to one of the most relentless protests of our time. As Brown laid lifeless in a pool of blood for more than four hours, filmmakers Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis took to the streets, both to protest and document PHOTO CREDIT: BRITTANY K. JACKSON the fervency that rested in Filmmakers Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis took to the the hearts of those tired of streets of Ferguson, Missouri, both to protest and docu- ment the aftermath following the death of unarmed Black being oppressed by police, teen Michael Brown. tired of being oppressed by the system. his home window, taking to in the film. Of course, in instances Twitter to document the Outside of Brown’s of police brutality preceding aftermath as it occurred. death, the measure taken by Brown’s death, there was lit- Almost immediately, resi- Ferguson Police Department tle to no visual evidence of dents of Canfield Drive and to quiet the impact of the wrongdoing at the hands of greater St. Louis would marches was extensive. police. Officers could recon- become the real news What may have appeared to struct their stories and get source, unfiltered. be mere looters and thieves off without a slap on the Preventing Brown’s story stealing from local hardware wrist. Mainstream news out- from becoming more than a stores and setting a gas sta- lets could piece together hashtag, protestors like Brit- tion ablaze, the documen- propaganda without stating tany Ferrell are seen in the tary depicts what seems to the facts. What made documentary organizing be a severe attempt by Brown’s death different, large groups of protestors to police to back protestors however, is that the world block major freeways or lock into a corner with rubber was watching in real-time arms in the face of law bullets, illegal CS smoke via social media. enforcement donning gas canisters, police dogs, and This is exactly what the masks and war-time weapon- hundreds of cop cars, conve- gut-wrenching documen- ry. On the flip side, their daily niently fleeing at a time tary, “Whose Streets”, lives are also featured, show- appropriate for unmerited developed by Folayan and ing the sacrifices made in the chaos to take place. Davis, capture, real accounts midst of the protest to create In the eyes of the people of what occurred in Fergu- a better future for their chil- who laid their lives on the son, Missouri through the dren. “Even though I might line for justice, law enforce- lives of protestors. As we not ever live to see what it ment “put property over may recall, local Ferguson looks like, I know what it people”. Burned buildings rapper @TheePharaoh wit- feels like and that’s what {See ‘WHOSE STREETS’ nessed Brown’s death from keeps me going,” says Ferrell on B-4} THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2017 ENTERTAINMENT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B-4 Shaun Robinson Brings Awareness to Human Sex Trafficking Robinson invites girls of all ages to get information on combating human sex trafficking. BY SHANNEN HILL tion for Girls, which makes cue girls and young women engaging in sexual acts “We have to get out of Contributing Writer grants for grassroot nonprof- from trafficking,” said against their will. Many peo- our heads that sex trafficking its that work in five areas of Robinson. “We had an audi- ple are nervous about being only happens in other coun- Emmy-award winning girls’ issues. The foundation ence of over 200 girls and trafficked when visiting for- tries,” said Robinson. “Num- journalist Shaun Robinson promotes girls’ knowledge young women and it was so eign countries, but human ber one is awareness, number will host a free event rais- and exposure to STEM, successful that we are doing trafficking is a growing issue two is knowing not only who ing awareness on human Health, Arts, Unity and two more events, one in Los here, in the United States. your child’s friends are but sex trafficking at the Nate Neighborhoods. Angeles and one in Atlanta.” Last year, there were over who their friends’friends are. Holden Performing Arts “The first grant we gave Human sex trafficking is 5,000 reported victims in Number three is making sure Center on August 12, from wastoanorganizationinmy a form of modern day slav- California. It has become a you have an open line of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. hometown of Detroit, called ery. Oftentimes, it happens billion-dollar industry and is communication.” Last year, Robinson start- Alternatives for Girls and when a young girl is kid- ranked right under drug traf- The event on Aug. 12 ed the S.H.A.U.N. Founda- onethingtheydoishelpres- napped and manipulated into ficking in world crime. will feature celebrity guest, “Drug traffickers are Garcelle Beauvais, who will {Contiued STEAM TOUR from B-1} moving out of drugs and into be in a movie about sex traf- sex trafficking because it's ficking. There will also be the good, the bad and the codes,” said Amari B. “We whodiedinanarsonfire harder to get caught in sex COURTESY PHOTO experts and panel discus- ugly consequences of social showed them the fundamen- recently on 48th and Cren- Shaun Robinson trafficking and a lot of times, sions on some of the signs media.” tals of coding and what shaw. Robinson was a the women won’t testify,” ficked by boyfriends and that a girl is being trafficked In the meantime, the Dorsey has to offer—what we Microsoft ambassador and said Robinson. “There are men that they trust. as well as tips to keep your Dorsey STEAM students can offer to our community.” founding STEAM student of stories of traffickers getting a Some of the signs of a loved-ones safe. Two sur- have been busy teaching “I’ve been in the program Mother of Many. million dollars a year with girl being trafficked include vivors will also share their computer science at Dorsey for two years, since the “He will be with us there four women.” being disassociated from stories and a grant will be and other schools throughout beginning,” said Mohamad in spirit,” said Bradford. Girls, as young as nine- their family, not being able given to Saving Innocence, South L.A. A lot of their L. “It wasn’t until this year, Mother Of Many's Cod- years-old, are being lured to clarify their address and a nonprofit organization that focus is on game design, cod- recently, that I’ve been teach- ing with STEAM students into human trafficking in being inconsistent with their helps survivors. ing and games for cell- ing. participated in the establish- many different ways. Some- story. Another sign is a girl The event is free and phones. A recent graduate of “I participated in the ment of South LA's first AP times it's through their social having material items that open to the public. No Dorsey High School, Shan- internship with teaching stu- Computer Science pathway media pages or in online chat she couldn’t afford before. A reservation is needed. For non V. shared some of her dents about game design.” and the College Board's AP rooms. Girls are also lured girl being fearful, anxious more information on how experiences with the pro- What started off as a dis- Computer Science Principals into trafficking in person at and nervous can also be a to get involved with the gram. appointment became an Pilot program, which offi- the shopping mall or on their sign as well as being mal- S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for “Through Summer Brid- opportunity for the Dorsey cially launched this school school’s campus. Young nourished or having physi- Girls, visit shaunfoundation- ges, I taught for two sum- STEAMstudentstoseize year (2016-2017). M.O.M. women are even being traf- cal bruises. forgirls.org. mers,” said Shannon. “We their own dreams. They (www.motherofmany.com), basically give them the fun- decided to create their own is a grassroots nonprofit {Contiued ‘WHOSE STREETS’ from B-3} damentals of computer sci- tour raising funds and organization using innova- ence. because of that dedication, tive technology training, were of greater value than see these things going down thrust into the air and carried Shannon added, “I feel others reached out to them. computer and food science Brown’s life. Folayan says right in front of you. Every- out to the hearts of social Mother of Many provided This may be the beginning of to help keep students that it was critical to show the thing in your gut is telling justice activists all over the me a lot of opportunities that a new way to tour facilities engaged in high school and documentary from this point you to either run or just get world. “It is our duty to fight aren’t provided in South Los and organizations many prepare them for college and of view. “We didn’t make out of there, or to really put for our freedom. It is our Angeles and for me, it’s not underserved youth never get STEAM careers. The mission this to try to teach White peo- your body in the middle of it duty to win. We must love just the opportunity she pro- a chance to experience. is to “bridge the digital tech- ple about what it’s like to be and stand up and do some- and support each other. We vides us but the opportunities “That’s the purpose of nology and STEM career a Black person under oppres- thing,” she said. have nothing to lose but our she allows us to give to oth- taking our kids from right divide” in order to close the sion, we made this to reflect As whispers of “Oscar” chains.” ers.” here within South L.A.,” said achievement gap in neigh- the experience of living worthy nods begin to sur- As the people of Fergu- “This year, I did an Bradford. “We’re so depend- borhoods where historically through this, back to people round the film, Davis says son continue to mold the internship,” said Imani D. ent on everybody else—we underrepresented girls, who lived through it with the true reward is the gratifi- pieces of their lives back “We taught the elementary need to do our own thing.” African American and His- dignity, and with honor, with cation of those seen fighting together, Brown’s unwar- school students programs… The Dorsey STEAM stu- panic American students beauty,” she said. for justice. “We didn’t come ranted martyrdom is a we basically expose them to dents tour commenced with have little access to cutting Folayan also says that intoittogetonortodoany reminder of what unity looks it, so as they get older, that their first visit being Uber, edge 21st Century technolo- diving full-force into the of those things, we came like in the midst of despair, could be something they then Microsoft and they gy. Partner schools include protest as a filmmaker into it to tell a true story and and of whom the streets want to explore more.” ended the tour with a visit to Crenshaw High school, brought forth insight that create a mirror where people belong to. “Whose Streets” “I did one Summer Google. The Dorsey Dorsey High School, King was invaluable. “For me, it would be reflected back,” premieres in theatres on Bridge program where we STEAM students have also Drew Medical Magnet, Web- felt like a huge blessing to Davis declared. August 11th. For exclusive taught in-coming ninth dedicated their tour to the ster Middle School and have a sense of purpose Throughout the film, a interviews with the filmmak- graders the fundamentals of memory of Elijah Robinson, Frank D Parent K-8 school. being out there because you vehement chant of unity is ers, visit www.lasentinel.net. TWOTHURS, AUG. 10-SUN,WAYS AUG. 13 TO SAVE

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By Cora Jackson-Fossett faith leaders can assist in a poem and I mentioned est HIV burden, obtaining Religion Editor educating congregations HIV in my sermon,” said formal resolutions from about the disease’s devas- Thomas. mainline denominations HIV/AIDS and faith tating effects, The Black “I believe we all must to incorporate HIV mes- may be an unlikely pair- Church & HIV, a non- do our part to galvanize saging into church ac- ing to some, but the reality profit organization, united people to fight the stigma tivities, and integrating is that African American with churches to launch and help educate people HIV-related materials into believers and non-believ- the Day of Unity to bring as well as ourselves. required course curricula ers alike are impacted by the epidemic to the fore- “This disease doesn’t in predominantly Black the disease. front. only affect one group of seminaries. According to the Los “Day of Unity was people, but it affects all of Francis, who has facil- Angeles County Depart- created to involve faith COURTESY PHOTO RENEWEDLA.ORG us. Women and men in all itated many presentations ment of Health, more than leaders around the country Rev. William Francis Pastor Curt Thomas geographical areas are af- as one of the organiza- 49,000 people in the L.A. in the fight against HIV by fected and we need to be tion’s ambassadors, not- area are living with HIV. preaching from the pulpit their (faith leaders) help, Los Angeles, also known aware,” he added. ed, “It is very rewarding The rate of Black males about HIV’s disparate im- we can continue to harness as Renewed LA. Thomas The Black Church for me to work with dif- infected with the virus is pact on Black America,” the power of the pulpit to offered several activities & HIV has made steady ferent pastors. When you 2.5 times that of White explained the Rev. Wil- change the course of the to enlighten his members progress since establish- look at HIV as a social males and the rate of liam Francis of The Black HIV epidemic for Afri- about HIV. ing the initiative in 2013. justice issue, it reduces a Black females is 9.2 times Church & HIV. can Americans,” he said. “Our church shared The group has trained lot of pushback. Churches that of White females. “We hope that by More than 120 local information outlining the more than 750 faith lead- are overcoming past re- In Los Angeles, het- preaching messages of churches took part in the history of HIV and current ers in 25 cities to address luctance. Every city that erosexual contact ac- hope and grace, we will Day of Unity on July 23. statistics about the disease. HIV as a social justice we have been in has expe- counted for 15% of new all come together from The participants included “During the service, we issue, conducted faith rienced great success.” diagnoses among Blacks. different faiths to focus Pastor Curt Thomas of had a video presentation, leader trainings in the 30 To learn more, visit Recognizing that on this issue and with all the Renewed Church of one of our members recited U.S. cities with the great- theblackchurchandhiv.org.

By Cora Jackson-Fossett speakers and clergy that and the Holy Ghost. Also, the beach, the crusade now Religion Editor will minister to the hun- people of God learn how features a large stage, food dreds of people who are to give, serve, witness and court and vendor area, as For the 20th consecu- expected to attend. minister to the fortunate well as a site to conduct tive year, the Venice Beach “The purpose of this and unfortunate of this private and intercessory Gospel Crusade Rally will event is to reach souls for world,” she added. prayer and counseling. light up the boardwalk with Jesus Christ in the hope Daughtry, who attends As she prepares for the praises to God. that people from all walks West Angeles Church of 2017 crusade, Daughtry de- The free event, set for of life will be saved,” said God in Christ, has been in clared, “We are taking the Saturday, August 19, from organizer Joann Daughtry. ministry for more than 30 Gospel to the beach and I 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., will “People of all ethnici- years. A missionary and am issuing an urgent call take place at the corner of ties, denominations and evangelist, she founded to pastors, evangelists, mis- Pacific Blvd., and Wind- backgrounds attend this Disciples on the Move af- sionaries, witnessing teams ward St., in the Venice dis- gospel crusade and learn ter the voice of the Lord and soul winners to come trict of Los Angeles. about Jesus Christ. Many directed her to lead an out- and help us win the lost!” Dr. Judith McAllis- accept Jesus as their sav- doors meeting at Venice To learn more, call ter and David Daughtry ior and are set free, deliv- Beach. Holding the initial Joann Daughtry at (213) will be among the artists, COURTESY PHOTO Joann Daughtry, founder of Disciples on the Move ered and baptized in water rally near a graffiti pit on 359-3185.

By Cora Jackson-Fossett community. In 2014, he Religion Editor led the congregation in purchasing a $6.8 mil- The Steward Board lion, 26,000-feet edifice. of Price Chapel AME Also, Whitlock serves Church will hold their as the executive director of Annual Day service on USC’s Center for Civic and Sunday, August 20, at 4 Community Engagement. p.m., in the sanctuary lo- Prior to entering full-time cated at 4000 West Slau- ministry, he was the found- son Ave., in Los Angeles. er and executive director “We invite the commu- of FAME Renaissance, nity to join us on this special COURTESY PHOTO Rev. Mark E. Whitlock, Jr. the economic develop- occasion as we salute the ment arm of First A.M.E. dedication and contribu- tual leader of the largest Church in Los Angeles. tions of our Stewards,” said predominantly African- Patricia Mayberry is Pastor Benjamin Hollins. American church in Or- the pro temp of the Steward “In addition, you will ange County. Under his Board and Dorothy Haskin be enlightened and uplift- leadership, the church has and Barbara Robinson are ed by our guest preacher, grown to more than 3,100 the co-chairs of the Stew- Pastor Mark E. Whitlock multi-racial members and ard’s Annual Day service. of Christ Our Redeemer operates several outreach For more information, AME Church in Irvine.” ministries and socio-eco- call (323) 296-2406 or Whitlock is the spiri- nomic programs for the (323) 303-9224. C-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2017

C ALL 2 WORSHIP! By Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker on Saturday, August a vintage bus. The event by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor Contributing Writer 19, with the re- will close at 9 a.m. creation of with prayer in Ward’s Church and community news throughout greater Los Angeles Ward African Meth- the church’s sanctuary. odist Episcopal Church move to The celebra- Greater Page Temple Church of God in Christ continues to celebrate 115 serve a tion culminates on presents a Prayer Breakfast on August 12, at 9 a.m., at the Hometown Buffet, 23520 West years of ministry in South changing Sunday, August Carson St., in Torrance, said Pastor David E. Harris. The Pastor’s Aide Committee sponsors the Los Angeles with a series neighbor- 20. At the 10 a.m. event. The donation is $20 for adults and $10 for children 11-years-old and under. For details, call (323) 870-5270. of events. hood,” said worship service, The activities will high- Cager. “The Pastor Charles Carson Community Deliverance Center Church light the anniversary theme, ‘Ward Is Lee-Johnson holds Women’s Prayer Service on August 12, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The “Called Out - A Chosen Still of Corona public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. Church To Be Holy” based Commu- on I Peter 2:9-10, said Pas- nity AME AME Southern California Conference Women in Ministry sponsor the Summer Gospel Luncheon and Fashion Show on August 12, at 11:30 a.m., at tor John E. Cager III. Church, will Second AME Church, 5500 S. Hoover St., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Dr. Charolyn J. Jones is A riverboat cruise will preach. At 3 SCCWIM coordinator, the Rev. Dr. Francine Brookins is the emcee and the Rev. Carolyn Baskin- depart from Long Beach p.m., a mu- Bell is the host pastor. Also, the Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, the Rev. John E. Cager III, the Rev. Dr. Betty on Sunday, August 13, at sical concert Hanna-Witherspoon, the Rev. Ira Woodfin-Dickason and Sis. Jackie Dupont-Walker will receive 3 p.m. As lunch is served, takes place the Reverend Jarena Lee award. The ticket donation is $45. For vendor information or tickets, call (213) 448-7304 or email [email protected]. diners will enjoy the Rev. featuring the Nathaniel Martin as emcee. House of Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship Keyboardist Kenny Ford Prayer, First hosts the Sally Bell Mentor Group’s 2017 Award Ceremony on August 12, at 5 p.m., at 2085 and vocalist Theresa Ford On The Way March’ will AME Church – Pasadena, South Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James McKnight. Winners of the Essay/Poetry will perform along with co- begin at Walker Temple First AME - Los Angeles, Event and the 17th Young Artists Music Competition will be featured. Leslie A. Thomas, medienne Kathy Westfield, director of the Community Arts Division for the L.A. Department of Cultural Affairs will attend. AME Church (a congre- Ward’s Anniversary Choir Call (323) 753-3736 for details. the Ward Revelators and gation founded by former and Ward’s Angels With- the Harmonettes. Gloria members of Ward), and out Wings liturgical dance Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Martin is the event chair. travel west just as church ministry. plans a “Back-to-School and Health Fair Rally” on August 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 10905 “Ward plans to com- leaders did in 1950, to set- “Ward is rededicating S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald A. Pope. Free school supplies, haircuts memorate a historic event tle at 1177 W. 25th Street. itself to continue trailblaz- and more will be available. King Drew Medical Center and the Watts Healthcare Corporation will provide free health screenings and information. To learn more, call (323) 566-5286 or “That location was the ing, speaking out, welcom- email [email protected]. first site of the First Church ing all who need a place of the Nazarene, which of solace, and inaugurat- Southern St. Paul Church was founded by the Rev. ing life-changing, family- presents the “Dare to be Bold” women’s conference on August 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at P. F. Bresee, a former USC oriented ministry,” said 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Xavier L. Thompson. On August 27, at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Annual Women’s Day will be observed. Board chair, and Dr. Joseph Cager. “Everyone whose Widney, the second USC life has been or is being Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church president whose brother touched by Ward AME sponsors a Health Fair on August 26, at 10 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, was Judge Robert Widney, Church is urged to show said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Health Commission sponsors the event. Free blood pressure, the first USC Board chair,” up for this 115th anniver- blood sugar, cardiovascular, dental and confidential HIV screenings will be available as well as explained Cager. sary celebration.” giveaways and information. To learn more, call (323) 296-5610. Walker Temple and Dessie Dantzler is the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church First Church of the Naza- anniversary chair and Al- plans a musical to salute Pastor Sylvester and First Lady Earlee Washington on August 27, rene members are expected ton Glaze and Dawn Com- at 3:30 p.m., at 2009 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Los Angeles. Remy Abraham, Debra to join with Ward mem- er are the co-chairs. Board-Milton, George Sanders, Praise Unlimited 2.0, the PHBC choir and the Rev. Michael bers in the march that will For information about Larry and the Gospel Soul Torchers will perform. For information, call (323) 293-6448. include walkers, bikers, all events, call the church Email [email protected] and tell us about your church! vintage automobiles and office at (213) 747-1367.

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May 1967 – Present tivities quickly had her hus- pany, that when she saw the and her growing sales force This same opportunity band rallying to help her in name Trula Flanagan on soon caught the eyes of is still available today for any way he could. the Consultant Agreement, the Dallas Sales Directors. women with big personal May of 1967 would she envisioned a little red- They began coming to Los dreams and goals; women later prove to be a year of haired Irish girl. When giv- Angeles and Orange Coun- who want to make a differ- epic significance for the en the opportunity to speak ties to recruit new consul- ence in their communities future of fledgling Mary at the company’s annual tants. Three years later, and in this world. Kay Cosmetics, Inc. Five Awards Seminar in Dal- with about 200 consultants About 40 years ago, I months into her new career, las, Trula challenged each in the area, Mary Kay saw this happen when I met Trula and family moved attendee to go home and Cosmetics opened a local the first Black Mary Kay back their home in Los An- sponsor at least one woman branch. This was the begin- Director from Germany. geles, California. Her hus- of color. The rest is history. ning of Mary Kay’s expan- Today, there asr over 2.5 band had been reassigned Trula continued build- sion across the U.S. million Beauty Consultants for duty in Vietnam. For ing her sales unit in Los Trula says “I have lived and Directors of every race the next three years, with Angeles where she soon the Mary Kay Dream for and color in over 23 coun- no prior sales experience sponsored two African 50 years, and have inspired tries. Yes! We all can make or even knowledge of how American women whose and enriched the lives of a difference, starting here to apply makeup, Trula led sales were so prodigious untold numbers of women and now. COURTESY PHOTO her unit in sales. that her sponsor encour- who have lived, and are liv- For more information Trula Flanagan Company founder, aged her to work toward ing the Mary Kay Dream; on how to get started, con- Mary Kay Ash, would later becoming an Independent the Dream of the life they tact me at: www.marykay. Special to the Sentinel jokingly recount, at Trula’s Sales Director so that the wanted with all the benefits com/tflanagan municator. Having always 1970 Dallas, Texas debut company would be open to and advantages derived Pioneering African been forthright and inquisi- as the first women of color establishing a local branch from this unparalleled ca- American Mary Kay Sales tive, Trula asked a neigh- Sales Director in the com- facility. The sales by Trula reer opportunity. Director, Trula Flanagan boring lieutenant’s wife celebrated her 50th year how she was able to furnish in Mary Kay this year. her home so lavishly on Trula, now age 74, was her husband’s salary. When the first woman of color she learned that her neigh- recruited into Mary Kay bor Sharon DeRose did it Cosmetics. The year was through her earnings as a 1967, and Trula was an Air Mary Kay Cosmetics Con- Force Lieutenant’s wife in sultant, Trula became very Glasgow, Montana. She interested. It did not matter had two small children and that she did not even wear was content to be a stay-at- makeup at that time. She home wife and mother. somehow convinced skep- Fate had other plans tical husband, Detroit, that for this dynamic and gifted she could do it. Her impres- twenty four year old com- sive sales and recruiting ac- LOS ANGELES “... Ask Dr. Jeanette...” Superior Women NAACP YOUTH it! It may take months or years to see the fruit of COUNCIL your labor. You may see incremental signs of suc- cess. It’s coming. It’s be- ing cultivated. Keep your CONGRATULATES hope alive and on fire. If you have a job, don’t just up and quit your job, You THEIR GRADUATES need money. The tempta- tion to give up will come periodically. Don’t give up! Be patient. Write your FILE PHOTO Jeanette Grattan Parker, Ph.D. vision. Hold mental re- hearsals. Recite it in your WOW! Should I be so dreams had ended.” She mind. See it in your mind’s bold to call women “Su- has a 2 year old. She con- eye. Visualize it, When- perior”? It’s a giant step tinues to be unstoppable. ever negative thoughts or a leap. “You’ve come Sometimes we have dis- come, thoughts of doubt, a long way baby.” You tinguishing intermissions imagine a cartoon foot- COURTESY PHOTO used to take baby steps, in life. They do not mean ball player who kicks the but now, you’re moving you have to stop or quit negative thoughts out like forward with deliberate your endeavors. Take a kicking a football. Or it stride; that is you’re goal deep pause...Laxmi is can be a boxer boxing oriented and determined among many women who out. negative thoughts. while keeping your sanity have been raped, tortured Form trustworthy rela- and not hurting others. It’s and victimized by acid at- tionships along the way. a juggling act all the way. tackers. They’re not quit- Seek mature, wise coun- As you are moving in this ting. You may not be a sel from those trusted God inspired mission path, victim of acid attack; but relationships which you

take care to be sensitive to many women have set- formed over the years. COURTESY PHOTO the needs of others, es- backs. You may feel like Wait for your plan to pecially your loved ones. you’ve been acid attacked materialize; to become L to R: The Los Angeles NAACP Youth Council Advisor - Merelean Wilson and 2017 USA TODAY writes by words, society, people, reality, Your first step or Youth Council Graduates; Casey Bonner, Katheryn Clarke and Justin Jones. about some women who circumstances and other showing may not be as Congratulations to to enhance many skills that have grand aspirations and I termed, “Superior Wom- life obstacles; but you’re big as you had planned. our 2017 Graduates! The are assets in the preparatory ambitions, and so few actu- en.” One of the many still perservering. Some- Work on your plan or members of the Los Ange- stages of their future goals. ally end up achieving them. women [Laxmi Agarwal] times you may want to idea some more choos- les NAACP Youth Council Casey will attend Keeping a Planning Jour- who has been attacked give up. Whatever you do, ing time pockets to do paused during their Plan- UCLA, Kathryne will at- nal can help give you the with acid says, “boys in don’t give up! Failure is so. It will surely come to ning Retreat on Saturday, tend Trade Tech and Justin motivation to keep striv- India are raised to believe not an option! You’re Su- pass. Teach the children. August 5th to recognize the will attend the University ing for your goal”. Ms. they are superior to wom- perior. Take a thoughtful 2017 graduates. The newly of San Francisco this fall. Wilson also reminded the en...and such a patriarchal break to recouperate your- Jeanette Grattan Parker, elected Youth Council During the time that they graduates to always re- mindset leads to crimes self. You may feel you’re Ph.D..., Founder/Super- President Deandrea Sims, spent in the Youth Coun- member these words; “Do such as acid attacks.” in a fiery furnace, but you intendent Today’s Fresh presented a $500.00 Book cil their service was an in- What You Have To Do For Laxmi said, “I looked are just in a very tight Start Charter Schools, Scholarship to each of the tegral of the Los Angeles You; Because No One Else at my face months after place and feeling some 4514 Crenshaw BL., LA graduates; Casey Bonner, NAACP Youth Council’s Will”. the attack in a mirror and impatience. Align your 90043, writings copyright, Kathryne Clarke and Justin success. shuttered. I wanted to be a plan with your gifts and all rights reserved “Will Jones. The parents thanked Each of the gradu- The NAACP Youth singer and had been taking talents the best you be- You Marry Me”, “Inquir- the Youth Council and their ates received a Certificate Council has an open enroll- lessons to be able to par- lieve and understand them ing Minds Want To Know” advisor of Participation from the ment policy for thirteen to ticipate in a reality show to be. Pray. Keep moving askdrjeanette.succes- Ms. Merelean Wilson, Youth Council. They also eighteen year old youth. without the knowledge of forward. Be steadfast and [email protected] for giving these graduates received a Journal from the For more information, my parents. I felt all my intentional. You can do an opportunity to engage in Advisor with an explicit please call (323) 291-3413 programs that enabled them message; “So many people D-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2017

By Jennifer Bihm Oncology, obesity will ample, don’t say you’ve Staff Writer soon surpass tobacco as quit smoking if you really the leading cause of can- haven’t so you can get the Over 100,000 cancer cer. Since the 1970s, rates best possible help.” cases were diagnosed in of obesity have more than Despite the grim stats, 2016. Of those diagnoses tripled, they said, causing cancer disparities have nar- according to the Ameri- nearly 1 in 5 cancer deaths rowed, according to the can Cancer Society, Afri- and $50 billion in health- American Cancer Society. can Americans have the care spending. Previous re- “Death rates have highest death rates than search has connected obe- dropped faster during the any other ethnic group in sity with aggressive breast most recent time period America. The Sentinel re- cancer in postmenopausal in blacks than in whites cently caught up with pa- women and prostate cancer for all cancers combined thologist Dr. Kalisha Hill in older men. and for lung, prostate, and to talk to her about risk “[Medical experts] colorectal cancer (in wom- factors and prevention for are encouraging people to en only),” as reported in African Americans. decrease or eliminate red their publication, Cancer “One of the biggest risk meat and pork, especially Facts & Figures for Afri- PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKEPEDIA.ORG factors is diet,” Hill ex- processed meats,” Hill can Americans. plained. said, adding that a more One of the biggest risk factors for cancer among African Americans is diet “As a result, racial dis- “Historically, African plant based diet coupled parities for these cancers Americans lived on plan- with exercise is ideal. risk factor. tion and drive really, to stop then, increases your life ex- have narrowed. In contrast, tations, where they pretty Other cancer risk fac- “Smoking is still the smoking” pectancy…” the racial disparity has much ate leftovers. So, tors include: age, alcohol, number one risk for lung Quitting smoking, she It is most important to widened for breast cancer the meals that we typically cancer-causing substances cancer,” Hill said. said, is a major preventa- be as informed as possible in women and remained refer to as soul food come (asbestos for example), “A lot of poor socio tive measure for lung can- about cancer if diagnosed, constant for colorectal can- from that environment. chronic inflammation, diet, economic areas don’t have cer. Hill said. cer in men, likely due to in- That contributes to hormones, immunosup- access to smoking cessa- “Even if you’ve already “Also, be as honest as equalities in access to care, obesity and according to pression, infectious agents, tion programs, which we been diagnosed and are you can with your doc- including screening and researchers for the Ameri- radiation, sunlight and to- really need. Without that about to start treatment, tor about all of your risk treatment.” can Society for Clinical bacco, which is another access, there is no motiva- quitting smoking even factor behavior. For ex-

By Jennifer Bihm and we are pleased to wel- consumers will receive in- reduction that insurance would also increase. Consumers who do Staff Writer come back all 11 plans to creased financial assistance companies are required to “This action allows not receive subsidies will compete in regions across from the government, and provide to low income cus- Covered California to keep be encouraged to shop for Covered California the state,” said Covered can avoid the increase that tomers under the current the market stable and pro- more affordable plans. unveiled its new rates for California Executive Di- way. law. The federal govern- tect consumers from this “We’ll be working dili- 2018 last week, and an- rector Peter V. Lee. “While “Covered California’s ment reimburses the com- uncertainty,” Lee said. gently with health plans, in- nounced that all 11 of its there is ongoing uncertainty competitive market means panies. Now, the federal “While most Silver-tier surance agents, community participating health insur- and a lack of clarity at the consumers have the power government may be putting (30% payers) consumers partners and others as we ance companies will be federal level, consumers to shop and find the best limits on the reimburse- will not see the full impact approach open enrollment returning for the upcom- who need affordable health value,” Lee said. “We know ments. of the ‘CSR surcharge,’ to make sure consumers ing year. The rate change insurance will continue to our consumers look for the This year, CC told in- and every consumer could know how to shop smart involves an average state- have good choices in Cov- best deal and often end up surance companies to sub- avoid paying any additional this fall for 2018 cover- wide 12.5 increase, said ered California next year.” paying less than the initial mit two proposed rates: one premium by shopping, we age,” said Lee. CC officials. However, the Shopping for the best rates suggest.” that figures in government hope that we do not need Moving forward, Covered rate change varies by health rates is as important as ever, The announcement is reimbursements and one to implement this work- California will continue to plan and region, with some CC officials said. Consum- significant, officials said, that does not. Consumers around that would cause look for ways to stabilize the plans having decreases in ers can avoid the full rate because it comes in the will still be okay. Though unnecessary confusion and market to reassure health their premiums and others increase by shopping for midst of uncertainty sur- the increase would be pres- ultimately cost the federal insurance companies, pro- having increases. the most affordable rates or rounding the Affordable ent in the total premium government more than it vide robust competition “Covered California the lowest priced plans. CC Care Act, particularly con- they have to pay, their tax would to continue to make and choice and protect con- remains robust and strong, officials also said that most cerning the cost sharing credit for the insurance the payments directly. sumers, CC officials said.

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