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COURTESY PHOTO BY VP, INC. The first female NBA referee Violet Palmer retired after 19 years with the NBA.

By Lauren a. Jones tournament games,” Contributing Writer Palmer recalled her - con versation with an NBA At age 33, Violet representative. “‘We’re Palmer became the firstinterested in training ever female referee to some women, would you officiate in the Nationalbe interested?’” PHOTO COURTESY: SHONASSEE SHAVER Basketball Association At the time, Palmer Bean poses with fans and readers on the yellow carpet (NBA). In fact, Palmerwas a few years into her was the first ever femalebasketball officiating -ca By shonassee shaver your own company and an Crenshaw Blvd. in Los An- little lady of the hour. official across any majorreer with a host of high- Staff Writer author is not easily done. geles. Presented by Noah’s Bean greeted her fans, U.S. professional sport, profile high school and However, Kinyah Bean has Ark Publishing and Black while presenting her lem- and it all started with collegiate a games under Kinyah Bean is break- managed to do both. Bean’s Minds Matter, the event was onade company, “B Chill phone call. her belt and people were ing barriers and making efforts to exceed her goals filled with Black youth who Lemonade, LLC” and “‘Hey we saw younoticing. The big leagues history at just 9-years-old. were celebrated February waited to walk and pose on working some NCAA {See NBA A-8} Becoming a CEO of 24 at One United Bank on the yellow carpet with the {See UNITED A-8}

In recognition that Black History should be celebrated every day, Councilmember seeks community engagement in planning of “Destination Crenshaw”, a 1.1 Mile Open-Air Art Museum celebrating the legacy of Black Los Angeles

COURTESY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES Hurricane Irma hits Florida Destination Crenshaw Advisory Council met in Leimert Park to develop the vision for the Open-Air, Art Museum. sentineL news service of community engage- tion Crenshaw, aspires to cultural, and civic contri- Marqueece Harris-Daw- and cultural influencers ment, the vision for the be a living celebration of butions to the city and the son, Council District 8 resi- have discussed and begun After nearly two years project, dubbed Destina- Black Los Angeles’ social, world. Councilmember dents, local Black artists, {See MUSEUM A-8}

Former comedian Vincent Cook found living in squalor conditions after stroke lives to shaping and in segregation continued transforming America when she helped to de- into the country we see segregate schools in Little today. This week, we Rock, Arkansas. kick-off the celebration 2. Mary McLeod of Women’s History Bethune Month by paying hom- Mary McLeod Bethune age to a few women of believed in racial justice. color, who have rallied She worked to improve for change both locally educational opportunities and nationally. for Blacks. However, she 1. Daisy Bates is best known for starting a Daisy Bates, co- school for African Ameri- operated the Arkan- can students in Daytona COURTESY PHOTO sas State Press, a local Beach, Florida which was Vincent Cook and Will Smith in “Ali." COURTESY PHOTO Black paper in Arkan- renamed, Bethune Cook- Angela Davis sas, with her husband man University. Addi- By Jasmyne a. cannick his proudest moments were Christopher Bates. She tionally, she served as the Special to the Sentinel being handpicked by the late By kimBerLee Buck also worked as the pres- president of the National comedian Richard Pryor and Staff Writer ident of the Arkansas Association of Colored If you ask Vincent Cook singer Luther Vandross to be chapter of the NAACP Women and founder of the www.lasentinel.net about the first 56 years of his Since its conception, and fought against life he’d probably tell you {See SCAM A-9} women have dedicated their segregation. Her work {See FEMALE ACTIVIST A-9} A-6 A-2 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYTHURSDAY, MARCH 1, 9, 2018 2014

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Hyundai Motor America hosted its annual Black History Month program on February 22, 2018. The event was held at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Orange County, CA. The event included keynote re- marks by the Civil Rights Icon, Ambassador Andrew Young, and a special musical performance from the re- cording artist, MAJOR. Hyundai President and CEO, Kenny Lee addressed the audience about Hyundai’s commitment to diversity. Hyundai Chief of Diversity and Inclusion Zafar Brooks organized the annual event and reaffirmed the importance of diversity and inclu - sion to this automaker. COURTESY OF HYUNDAI Members of the Hyundai African American Resource Group – The Hyundai Soul – pictured with former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Andrew Young. (L to R), Zafar Brooks, Mary Bae, Ambassador Andrew Young, Chau Nguyen, Tem Armstrong, and Peter Anderson.

COURTESY OF HYUNDAI COURTESY OF HYUNDAI L-R: Zafar Brooks, Dir Corporate Social Responsibility & Diversity Inclusion / Ambassador Andrew Young Hyundai Motor America, Recording Artist MAJOR. Kenny Lee, President & CEO / Hyundai Motor America, Ambassador Andrew J. Young, & Clifford Russell / LA Sentinel

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Esteemed panel of politicians, community leaders ruminate on ways to increase diversity in the health workforce at CDU’s third annual President’s Breakfast

M. Carlisle and included MD, former president of Sentinel newS Service U.S. Representative Na- the National Medical As- nette Barragan (D-CA 44), sociation. The topic of CNN commentator and Carmela Castellano-Garcia, this year’s discussion was attorney Bakari Sellers re- President/CEO of the Cali- inspired by the nation’s ceived a standing ovation fornia Primary Care Asso- changing demographics, for his riveting keynote ad- ciation (CPCA), and Oliver as well as the realization dress at Charles R. Drew T. Brooks, MD, Medical that nationally and state- University of Medicine and Director and Chief of Pedi- wide, the health work- Science’s (CDU) third an- atric and Adolescent Medi- force does not reflect the nual President’s Breakfast cine of the Watts Healthcare ethnic diversity of the on Thursday, February 22 Corporation (WHCC). population as a whole. at the Marina Del Ray Mar- The sold-out event was This is especially true in riott. The panel discussion, well-attended by elected of- California, where only entitled Health Workforce ficials and respected physi- 38% of the state’s popula- Diversity: Turning “Good” cians, including represen- tion is Caucasian, 27% of Practitioners into “Great” tatives from the offices theof population are foreign Ones to Address a Shift- Senator Steven Bradford born (a higher propor- ing Cultural Landscape, and Assemblymember tion than any other state was moderated by CDU Mike A. Gipson, as well and twice the nationwide President/CEO Dr. David as Richard Allen Williams, share) and the state’s (L to R: President’s Breakfast Panelists; Bakari Sellers and U.S. Representative Nanette Barragan; Keynote speaker Bakari Sellers; Dr. and Mrs. Ludlow Creary present Breakfast) The New MLK Community a $25,000 gift to CDU at the third annual President’s growing geriatric popula- he quality of your educa- forces with a much broader Medical Group is open tion is also becoming more tion should not be depen- coalition of sectors that and welcoming patients racially and ethnically di- dent upon your zip code.” focus on more than health- verse. Dr. Oliver Brooks care, such as legislation The MLK Community With these statistics in mentioned the importance and higher education, to be Medical Group specializes in mind, the panel engaged in of funding and suggested able to make progress in helping community members who dialog on how to improve financially incentivizing addressing this disparity,” have been hospitalized and those and optimize health work- providers and health or- Castellano-Garcia said. with chronic conditions like diabetes, force diversity as the indus- ganizations to practice The event concluded high blood pressure, heart failure try seeks to accommodate and open more facilities with an auspicious an- and kidney diseases. We coordinate the cultural, linguistic and in these communities. Mr. nouncement from Dr. Car- care between hospitals, the medical sociocultural needs of an Sellers reminded those in lisle – Dr. and Mrs. Lud- group and community doctors. increasingly diverse popu- attendance of how of social low Creary, the former of We offer: lation seeking care. determinants of health, or which was the first chair of Highly talented doctors for: One of the ways, as overlapping social struc- the College of Medicine’s • Diabetes • Lung Disease noted by Rep. Barragan, tures and economic sys- Family Medicine depart- • Heart Disease • Surgery was to ensure that people tems, are responsible for ment, made a $25,000 gift • Men’s and Women’s Health of color were involved in most health inequities. to CDU to support the Uni- • Mental Health key aspects of policy-mak- For Carmela Castella- versity’s mission of culti- ing so they could advocate no-Garcia, the aforemen- vating diverse health pro- Doctors and staff who speak Make your appointment English and Spanish for the needs and concerns tioned suggestions clearly fessional leaders dedicated today, call 424-529-6755 New state-of-the-art office and of their communities. The indicated that increasing to social justice and health hi-tech equipment Hours: Monday - Friday congresswoman also advo- health workforce diversity equity for underserved pop- cated for increased access is not solely a healthcare is- ulations. Care management and social services 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to quality STEM education sue, and treating it as such Presenting sponsor Short wait times 2251 W. Rosecrans Ave. Ste. 18 -- especially for students in would serve as an injustice for this year’s President’s Most medical insurances accepted Compton, CA 90222 traditionally underserved to those trying to find a Breakfast was Torrey Pines communities, stating, “[t] solution. “We need to join Bank.

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Sentinel newS Service Keeling and Apryl Sims of acclaimed vegetarian restau- Empowered by the theme rant, Simply Wholesome “Still Holding It Down…. Legacy Business Hon- Keeping the Legacy Alive,” oree: Billy J., Hopper Sr. on February 21 the Ver- & Family, who own the first mont Slauson Economic and only Shell gas station Development Corporation and mini-mart in Los An- (“VSEDC”) held its 2018 geles. (Represented by his VSEDC Legacy of African widow, Mrs. Ethel Hooper) American Owned Busi- Legacy Business Hon- nesses Celebration & Panel oree: the late Leon T. Garr (“VSEDC Business Legacy & The Garr Family Estate Celebration”) in the Fellow- of Businesses (including the ship Hall on the campus of Founders Bank, The Garr LA’s historic Holman United Childcare Learning Institute Methodist Church. and more. Represented by An annual VSEDC signa- Mr. Garr’s grandson, Israel ture event held during Black Garr and his granddaughter, History Month, each year the Margarita Garr-Walker). VSEDC Business Legacy The event began with a Celebration recognizes an networking breakfast ca- esteemed class of honorees tered by the award-winning, for their contributions as Black-owned Dulan’s Res- PHOTO BY IAN FOXX, IFOXX MEDIA GROUP businesses or entrepreneurs taurant, followed by opening Left to Right: Joseph T. Rouzan, Executive Director VSEDC; Percell M. Keeling and Apryl Sim, Simply in Los Angeles, despite the remarks by VSEDC’s Ex- Wholesome Restaurant Community Rejuvenation Award; Ethel Hooper, Hooper Shell and Mini Mart unique economic and busi- ecutive Director, Joseph T. Legacy Business Award; Ivan J. Houston, Golden State Insurance (retired) Legacy Business Award ness challenges often faced Rouzan. “Small businesses ; Margarita Garr Walker and Israel Garr (grandchildren) Leon T. Garr Estate of Family Businesses by African American and are the economic life blood Legacy Business Award; Sonya Kay Blake Director of Community Business, Mayor's Office of Economic family owned businesses. of America. In the African Development and Karim Webb, MC and Co-owner and Operations Partner of PCF Restaurant Management. This year’s 3rd annual class American community, they that kept the hall full of are also the heart and soul,” American community.” both the panel and the American Army combat Both the VSEDC awards corporate executives, small stated Rouzan. He contin- The Master of Cer- audience through an en- division in WWII. Called and the proclamations rec- business owners, entrepre- ued, “By convening these emonies was acclaimed gaging, interactive and in- the Buffalo Soldiers, they ognized the honorees for neurs and other attendees in businesses and professionals business powerhouse spirational exchange, that were based in Italy and their commitment to eco- rapt attention throughout, within this type of platform, in his own right, Karim included an informative fought to liberate villages nomic development, job were: VSEDC continues to pro- Webb, Co-owner and Op- Q&A. Webb—who grew in the Tuscany Valley. To creation and community Pioneering Legacy Busi- mote our free comprehensive erations Partner of PCF up in a family of entre- this day, Mr. Houston not- philanthropy. ness Honoree: Ivan J. Hous- business resources, training, Restaurant Management. preneurs with enterprises ed how one of the villages In addition to VSEDC, ton, (retired) CEO of the access to capital and a vast His duties also included throughout the South- host him and his family in the event was sponsored historically iconic, Golden network of business services being the moderator for land—was a very insight- their annual recognition of by The Los Angeles Busi- State Mutual Life Insurance, so that VSEDC lives out its the special panel featur- ful and valuable addition. their liberation by his unit. nessSource and the Los co-founded by his father, mission and commitment to ing the honorees or hon- Afterwards, Webb lauded, The event concluded Angeles Economic Work- Norman O. Houston in the help small business build, oree representatives, all "The VSEDC event was with each honoree receiv- force Development De- PHOTO TODD GRAY early 20th Century thrive and grow and con- sharing stories of the re- powerful! It was amaz- ing an award from VSEDC partment, who’s General Community Rejuvena- tinue the legacy generational spective honoree’s busi- ing to learn the legacies of and a special proclama- Manager is revered former tion Honoree: Percell M. wealth within the African ness journey. Webb led several African-American tion from the Office LA of councilmember, Jan entrepreneurial families. Mayor Eric Garcetti. The Perry. Co-Sponsors also Other stories about VSEDC awards were pre- included: The Black Co- the honorees were also sented by Rouzan, with the operative Fund, Access to revealed, with special proclamations presented Capital, Holman United meaning for Black History by Sonya Kay Blake, Di- Methodist Church, Tor- Month, including that of rector of Community Busi- rey Pines Bank and UAW Mr. Houston, who was a ness, Mayor's Office of WorksourceCenter. member of the first AfricanEconomic Development.

PHOTO BY HAYWOOD GALBREATH (L-R) L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson, Dakota Communications Managing Partner Kerman Maddox and L.A. Word Airports Chief Development Officer, Robert “Bob” Gilbert.

Sentinel newS Service personality, Dominique Di- Barger’s office. Prima served as mistress of Meet the Decision Mak- The third annual Meet ceremony. ers: Leaders on the Move the Decision Makers Af- Bob Gilbert shared that was sponsored by Baflour rican American History of the $1 billion that LAWA Beatty, Jacobsen Dan- Month Business Breakfast has spent thus far on LAX iels, Skanska, Los Angeles was held at the Double- modernization, $350 mil- World Airports, Kiewit and Tree by Hilton Los Ange- lion of that has been paid WSP. An exclusive raffle of les on Thursday, February to small businesses. He an autographed football was 22, 2018. Meet the Deci- also inspired the audience sponsored by the Los Ange- sion Makers celebrated two with his success story and les Rams. dynamic, high profile -of words of encouragement. Meet the Decision Mak- ficials – L.A. City Council Gilbert said, “Success isn’t ers was established as a President, Herb Wesson and a straight path, it’s a ladder public forum in 2014 to Los Angeles Word Airports that you have to climb and connect elected officials Chief Development Officer, when opportunity presents and major public sector Robert “Bob” Gilbert. you with a door, it’s up to decision-makers with small With over 150 small you to turn the knob and business owners, faith lead- business owners, faith lead- continue pushing for more.” ers and engaged citizens. In ers and community lead- Also present were LA the past, Meet the Decision ers in attendance, Meet the County Supervisor Mark Makers has heard from de- Decision Makers honored Ridley-Thomas, City of cision makers such as City Council President Wesson West Hollywood Council Attorney Mike Feuer, City for the decades of public member Lindsey Horvath, Councilman Gil Cedillo, service and commitment City of Los Angeles Board Supervisor Hilda Solis, to uplifting communities of Public Works President Metro CEO Phillip Wash- throughout Los Angeles and Kevin James, and represen- ington, and LAWA CEO

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February 25 The Mar- jorie Luke Theater was filled with guests who turned out for its 8th -Annu al Visions of Hope Black History Month Worship Celebration. The yearly event, was sponsored by Visions of Hope founder Phillip - Pip ersburg, a resident of Santa Barbara (by way of - Be lize), since 1968. Phillip, a 1984 Olympic runner, received a vision from God and established “Visions of Hope” in 2010 to bring the community together COURTESY PHOTO in unified worship. Since The honorees included (alphabetically): Jessica Beaty, Kenneth Bridgett, George Brooks Jr., Victor Bryson, Richard Carpentier, Wallace Dailey, then, He and his wife- LilBuddy Gibson, Tobbie Gibson, Tommy Gordon, Friday Hampton, Louie Hayes, Lawrence Lee, Dekoran Lomax, James Jordan McDuffy, Lisa Mitchell, lian, and daughter Candice Marc Mitchell, Richard Moody, Wayne Orosco, Ron Paris, Robert Poindexter, Edward Riley, Fred Smith Jr., Patsy Thorpe, Isaiah Toran, Isaiah Toran have organized and hosted Jr., Darrell Tullis, Darrin Tullis Jr., J. Louis Watkins, Ronald Wiley, Gloria Willingham. the event. The attendees were treated to spiritually Deacon Lawrence Lee in- uplifting gospel music bytroduced the guest speaker, Grace Temple Praise groupRev. Carlos Speights from and Visions of Hope -WorNew Trinity Community ship team and Ron Paris.Church in Oxnard Ca. He is The celebration began involved in a variety of inter- with prayer and scripturefaith ministries and is part of by the Young Black Profes- the Third Sunday Federation sionals of Santa Barbara,of Churches which is an aux- who also led the attendeesiliary of the Western Baptist in the Negro National- AnState Convention. Rev. Spei- them. Deacon Lawrence ghts powerful message “We Lee from New Trin- are More Than Conquers,” ity served as emcee. Thiswas a moving tribute to Af- year’s National Theme wasrican Americans in a time of read by Elder Robert - Parwar. He included the contri- ham is “A Tribute to- Afributions of Black soldiers from can Americans in a Timebefore America won it’s free- of War.” Over 30 veteransdom in the American Revolu- COURTESY PHOTO were honored with awardstion, and every war and con- Elder Phillip & Lillian Pipersburg with Vandenburg Airforce Base in Lompoc by Visions of Hope. flict since.

200 cities, from Honolulu the increasing number of national reach of the orga- to Baltimore. The recent students helped by Vision nization. Vision To Learn Celebrates Helping 100,000 Kids event underscored not just To Learn, but the growing

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Master P and Austin Buetner chair of Vision To Learn celebrate with the students of Oakland High as they give 100,000 pairs of free eyeglasses.

SentineL newS Service communities, in more than Vision To Learn’s pro- 200 cities from Honolulu to gram is supported by many Students at Oakland Baltimore. In the Oakland, generous funders, includ- High School were thrilled Vision To Learn has helped ing community founda- to have music mogul and over 13,000 kids to date. tions, corporate sponsors, philanthropist Percy (Mas- “Helping 100,000 kids professional sports teams, ter P) Miller help them try is just the beginning,” said government grants, and in- on a new pair of glasses. Austin Beutner, Founder dividuals. The Chan Zuck- The glasses were provided and Chair of Vision To erberg Initiative (CZI) has by the non-profit Vision To Learn. “With the help of provided grant funding sup- Learn, which has helped supporters like Master P, porting Vision To Learn’s students in Oakland Uni- Vision To Learn will con- program in the 9 County fied with free eye exams tinue working to help every Bay Area and Sacramento, and glasses since 2013. The child get the glasses they and its expansion to new event was a celebration of need to succeed in school, states. Vision To Learn’s success and in life.” Vision To Learn has to-date – the non-profit has Music mogul and phi- been supported for several helped more than 100,000 lanthropist Master P sup- years by the Warriors Com- kids in 10 states since its ports Vision To Learn munity Foundation. The founding – and a look for- through personal appear- partnership includes fund- ward to fulfilling its ulti- ances at schools. Master P ing to help students, and mate goal: providing glass- told Oakland High School Vision To Learn’s mobile es to every student who students about his own ex- clinic features kids in War- needs them, nationwide. perience needing glasses, riors gear. The Warriors in- An estimated two mil- and encouraged them to vited several dozens of kids lion students in the U.S. wear and care for their new helped by Vision To Learn, lack the glasses they need specs. “I came to tell these and their families, to be rec- at school. Founded in 2012 kids personally that wear- ognized at Saturday’s game in Los Angeles, Vision To ing their glasses is cool,” at Oracle Arena. Learn has quickly grown said Master P. “I look at Founded in 2012 in Los to become the largest pro- these kids and I see myself Angeles, Vision To Learn gram in the nation provid- at their age. These glasses now helps students in low- ing eye exams and glasses will help them achieve their income communities in to children in low-income dreams.” 10 states and more than

{See OBAMA A-?} THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 BHERC Sponsor L.A.Youth to View ‘Black Panther’ BHERC issues call-to- by all. BHERC has hosted action for members of LA youth and chaperones the African American Hands for Hope and the Brotherhood Crusade for community -- the screening of Black organizations and Panther and will do so for individuals -- to host a Wrinkle in Time as well. youth and underserved This effort is rooted in their city to view both in the acknowledgment of the many film accomplish- milestone films by Black ments of African Ameri- directors. cans that have steadily accumulated from the out- Sentinel newS Service standing and films from the historical drama Selma, the The Black Hollywood American Drama Fences Education and Resource to the recent critically ac- Center (BHERC) an- claimed World War II era nounced its full and con- drama MudBound. It calls tinued support of the big for overwhelming support screen releases Black Pan- and unbridled celebration ther (Marvel Studios), that of the milestones set by opened February 16, 2018 these two films both with nationwide and A Wrinkle unprecedented budgets in Time (Disney), opening COURTESY PHOTO over 100 million dollars. A small group of the 400-plus people sponsored by BHERC across the country gather for the opening weekend of March 9, 2018 nationwide. In Black Panther writ- “Black Panther.” In addition, BHERC de- er/director Ryan Coogler clared its full and continu- brings to the screen a This character portrays a by the record presales important film from an im- years BHERC -- through ing support and has issued super-hero action figureleader, a hero born from of tickets and box officeportant novel, for such a its signature film festivals a call-to-action to all—but played by Chadwick Bose- legacy and royal birthright sale across the country. time as this.” States found- the Youth Diversity Film the African American com- man, with the confidence, and not from impoverished With the film A Wrinkleer Sandra Evers Manly.” Showcase, Reel Men, Sis- munity in particular—to finesse, intellect and physi- dire circumstance. Though in Time, Oscar-nominated The BHERC Call- tas Are Doin’ It for Them- join them in hosting the cal ability reminiscent of Black Panther first debuted director Ava DuVernay To-Action campaign cel- selves and the African youth and underserved in the early characters from during the Civil Rights era (Selma) becomes the firstebrates these two cinematic American Film Market- their surrounding commu- the Blaxploitation era that of the sixties, this modern- African American woman endeavors and recognizes place and S.E. Manly Film nity at screenings open- gave birth to our recent ized character has elec- to direct a major motion a responsibility to get au- Showcase Film Festivals ing weekend and beyond, Black superheroes who of- trified an on-screen- en picture with a budget over diences out to view, dis- -- has played a leading making certain that these ten played sidekicks or sup- semble of talented African 100 million dollars. Here cuss and endorse these role in celebrating the art- important films are seenport to the main characters. Americans as evidenced she uses the opportunity to two films. The callistry seeks of African American deliver to the big screen her to send a clear message filmmakers to bring- sto vision of this timeless sci- that audiences want more rytelling with diverse top- ence fantasy classic novel of the quality and diver- ics, techniques and broad written by American writ- sity of storytelling and themes, multi-layered with er Madeleine L’Engle, first that filmmakers of colorhumor, drama and real- published in 1962. Diver- deserve the opportunity to ity annually to the public. sity is brought to the screen bring large budget stories BHERC is also noted with the selection of the of all genres to the screen. for the establishment of cast featuring Oprah Win- Founded in 1996 by its “First Weekend Club,” frey, Reese Witherspoon, Sandra Evers-Manly, a free loyalty program Mindy Kaling and new- BHERC is a that nonprofit,encourages audi - comer Storm Reid. “It is so public benefit- ences organiza to get out and see important that we support tion designed to advocate, BHERC recommended the work this new work educate, research, develop, movies the first “opening” from Ava DuVernay. As a and preserve the history weekend. The public can female director, her vision and future of Blacks in filmsign up at www.bherc.org. on the big screen represents and television both in front Movie goers look- diversity in a way we have and behind the camera. ing for recommended J. EMILIO FLORES/CAL STATE LA never seen before. It is an For more than 25 films can find a listing on Cal State LA President William A. Covino speaks to youth at Crenshaw Christian Center on Feb. 25 as part of CSU Super Sunday.

Sentinel newS Service higher education. blockbuster movie. Hands The seventh through shot up in the air. California State Uni- twelfth graders at Cren- The director, Ryan versity, Los Angeles Presi- shaw Christian Center lis- Coogler, is a graduate of dent William A. Covino tened attentively as Covino Sacramento State, a CSU delivered a message of op- shared information about sister campus, Covino said. portunity to the youth of the CSU application pro- Coogler’s parents are grad- Crenshaw Christian Cen- cess, financial aid and uates his of Cal State East Bay. ter as a part of the annual personal experiences grow- “They’re a CSU family.” California State University ing up in Connecticut and Mignonette Bailey, Super Sunday. later in the San Fernando youth minister at Crenshaw “You can succeed in Valley. Christian Center, praised the CSU,” Covino told “I was the first in my the work of Cal State LA scores of teenagers gath- family to graduate from and the CSU. ered in the Youth Activity college and I came from a “We’re really happy to Center of the South L.A. struggling, working-class have [Covino] here,” Bai- church on Feb. 25. “You background,” Covino said ley said to the youth. “The have to stay determined, to the group. information you get today keep focused, keep getting Covino noted the suc- is going to help you. It’s good grades, and stay in cess of accomplished Cal going to be relevant for touch with us.” State LA alumni, such as your lives.” CSU presidents, Congresswoman Maxine Following the service, trustees and administra- Waters, former state sena- youth and their parents tors spoke to nearly 100 tor and congresswoman spoke with Cal State LA churches across the state Diane Watson, and Ayuko representatives who pro- as part of Super Sunday, Babu, executive director of vided information about a partnership between the the Pan African Film and admissions, financial aid CSU and African Ameri- Arts Festival. CSU gradu- and university support ser- can churches throughout ates are making a positive vices. California. For 13 years, impact in every field of -en leaders have worked to- deavor, Covino said. For more information gether to provide youth in “How many of you about the initiative, visit underserved communities have seen Black Panther?” the CSU Super Sunday with the tools to succeed in he asked, referring to the website.

J. EMILIO FLORES/CAL STATE LA Cal State LA representatives provided children and families at Crenshaw Christian Cen- ter with information about admissions, financial aid and university support services. A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, MARCH 1, 201816, 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

As we mark this year’s and self-determination hood, end violence against prefigure in daily practice, an entrance not through Black History Month II: with the value of interde- women and girls, and ad- the future and promise of a gateway for ourselves, Women Focus, we will pendence, their need to dress the problem of wom- an inclusive liberation of our race, sex or sect, but a again pay rightful hom- share, to be supported and en’s’ and girls’ increasing male and female, i.e., the grand highway for human- age to the pioneers, hero- support, and to love and entrapment in the jail and whole people, conceived ity.” Thus she concluded ines, and way-makers who be loved in essential, in- prison-industrial complex, and carried out together. “We take our stand on the made ways out of no-way, dispensable and worthy euphemistically called the As I argued in the early solidarity of humanity, the who opened up ways for ways? And how do we, in criminal justice system. 70s, when revolution was oneness of life and the un- so many others, breaking our emphasis on the great As women are often in a respectable reference, naturalness and injustice of down barriers, crossing and extraordinary women, many homes the life-line of “Revolution is rank and all favoritism, whether of boundaries, creating and give similar and appropri- family provision and stabil- unreal, if it is not a collec- sex, race, country or condi- increasing opportunities ate weight and honor to the ity, it is important to place tive effort and experience, tion.” And how now can we for women and girls, and ordinary women who form special emphasis on pov- and if it does not reach and best conclude in the midst DR. MAULANA KARENGA others marginalized and an enduring wall against erty alleviation and eradi- raise to a higher level each of fantasy diversion in the excluded, and making great corrosive and destructive world. “We must remake cation, and working wom- and all of us. Our freedom face of continued oppres- sacrifices and strides in the forces of racial, class and the world,” she says, and en’s issues of equal pay, as a people is indivisible sion than to reaffirm this service of women, our peo- sexual oppression and cre- “The task is no less than job and economic security and to talk of liberation of Kawaida commitment and ple and humankind. But as ate life-preserving and life- that.” and opportunities, benefits, less than all is sheer and call: Continue the strug- we celebrate Black women enhancing space in spite of But to give the struggle child care and workplace shallow nonsense.” This is gle. Keep the faith. Hold in their most awesome it all? due focus, foundation and flexibility. Vital, too, is thethe sense of concern for the the line. Love our people and expansive meaning, Clearly, as we recount concreteness in the con- rightful and urgent atten- liberation and life of Afri- and each other. Speak and one of our most difficultand reflect on the history duct of our daily lives, it tion to the health of women, can people as a whole that seek truth. Do and demand and demanding challenges of Black women and others must begin where we are especially their increasing is conveyed in the inclu- justice. Be constantly con- and tasks is to balance our in the world, we must raise and spread outward. This vulnerability and infection sive definition of Kawaidacerned with the well-being stress on achievements and and praise their achieve- means overturning our- rate with regard to HIV/ womanism. For Kawaida of the world and all in it. strengths with the urgent ments and strengths. But selves personally and col- AIDS and STDs, as well womanism defines itselfAnd dare rebuild the over- and unavoidable need for we are also obligated to ac- lectively, radically trans- as a host of other diseases as “culturally grounded arching movement that pre- continuing struggle. For knowledge roads and doors forming society, and thru plaguing Black women and thought and practice direct- figures and makes possible in spite of their extraor- still to be opened, battles these practices and globally Black people: diabetes, hy- ed toward the liberation of the good world we all want dinary achievements and still to be fought and won focused thrusts, ultimately pertension, heart disease African women as an inte- and work and struggle to demonstrated strengths, and a future to be forged re-make the world. In other and obesity. gral and indispensable part bring into being. the struggle does and must that brings into being equal words, it requires separat- However, in all we con- of the liberation of African continue to decisively end justice, full equality and a ing ourselves from centu- ceive, say and do, it is im- people as a whole which the inequalities, injustices profound and promising ries of male privileging and portant, as Kawaida wom- includes not only freedom Dr. Maulana Karenga, and unfreedom that Black freedom. Therefore, at the dominance, and imagining anism argues, that attempts from oppression, but also Professor and Chair of and other women still suf- heart of all our celebrations and bringing into being are not made to lift Black the creation of those con- Africana Studies, Califor- fer throughout the world. of Black women, as well new ways of relating and women out of Black his- ditions necessary for the nia State University-Long Thus, we are constantly as that of others, must be being human in the world. tory, the Black community well-being, development Beach; Executive Direc- confronted with several commitment and recom- It means also the con- and their relationships with and flourishing of tor, women, African American Cul- central and interlocking mitment to the struggle to crete joining with women Black men. For the libera- men and children in family, tural Center (Us); Creator questions. First, how do create conditions necessary in the ongoing struggle to tion struggle is not one of community, society and the of Kwanzaa; and author we rightfully praise Black for the full liberation of secure and enforce respect either/or, but of both and world.” of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- women’s proven and im- women, i.e., freedom from for the rights of women and of our people as a whole. It is this gender-fo- tion of Family, Community pressive strength without oppression of all kinds, and girls in every area of life, Respect for women’s rights cused, people inclusive, and Culture and Essays denying or inadequately freedom to develop and re- to increase economic and and the need for women to and world-encompassing on Struggle: Position and addressing their un-ob- alize themselves or come educational opportunities have their own voice, de- conception of the meaning Analysis, www.AfricanA- vious and visible vulner- into the fullness of them- and advancement for them, fine their own issues, repre- and central thrust of Black mericanCulturalCenter- abilities and disadvantages, selves, as Marcus Garvey build strong and mutually sent themselves and speak women’s liberation that is LA.org; www.OfficialK- and the debilitating and phrased it concerning our respectful and reciprocal also to the interests of the summed up in the woman- wanzaaWebsite.org; www. destructive conditions of people as a whole. Such male/female, personal and community, society and ist writings of Anna Julia MaulanaKarenga.org. coercion, discrimination an awesome historical and family relations, strengthen the world must always and Cooper. She notes that the and violence they face? ongoing task requires, as and expand rites of pas- earnestly be given. For we Black woman’s cause, in And how do we balance the Mary McLeod Bethune sage programs to bring must always be careful to its most expansive sense, stress on personal strength teaches, that we remake the girls into African woman- put forth in principles and is universal,” “demanding

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Occasionally, this col- sons for this awful state government or the wider DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. umn features kindred voic- of affairs. And as with American society. This is a Executive Publisher / CEO es on issues related to the so many other problems job that will require a cam- JENNIFER J. THOMAS Publisher status of Black Americans. in American society, a paign on the scale of the KENNETH R. THOMAS Veteran New York colum- lack of gainful employ- civil rights movement and Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) nist Bob Herbert’s piece ment has been a huge con- will have to be initiated by RUTH WASHINGTON “Too Long Ignored” (Au- tributor to the problems the Black community itself. Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) gust 2010) is such a voice. faced by Blacks. Chronic Whether this is fair or not COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) He addresses social, politi- unemployment is hardly is irrelevant. There is very PAMELA A. BAKEWELL cal and economic injustice a plus factor for marriage little real sentiment in the Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer against Blacks that have and family stability. And wider population for tack- DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. virtually not changed; some the absent of strong family ling the massive problems Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff have actually gotten worse. units with mature parental faced by poor and poorly BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL LARRY AUBRY Executive Assistant to the Publisher Herbert’s perspective and guidance is at the very root educated Black Ameri- Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) insights help Black people are being raised by a grand- of the chaotic environment cans. What is needed is a better understand the sys- parent or some other rela- in which so many Black dramatic mobilization of BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor temic factors that still op- tive, many of whom will youngsters grow up. the Black community to Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising press them. His column fol- likely end up in foster care The abominable in- demand justice on a wide ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ lows in its entirety. and eventually, jail. carceration rates among front, e.g., employment, Circulation/Distribution “A tragic crisis of enor- That the Black commu- Blacks are the result of two education and criminal jus- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production mous magnitude is facing nity has not been mobilized overwhelming factors: The tice system—while estab- Designer/Staff Writer Black boys and men in en masse to turn this cri- persistence of criminal be- lishing a new set of norms E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer America. Parental neglect, sis around is a screaming havior by a relatively small and higher standards for all AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer racial discrimination and an shame. Black men, accord- but significant percentage Blacks to live by. JENNIFER BIHM, Staff Writer orgy of self-destructive be- ing to the Federal Bureau of the Black population For many, this is a fight havior have left an extraor- of Justice statistics, have and a criminal justice sys- for survival and it is an BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer dinary portion of the Black nearly a one-third chance tem that, in many respects, awesomely difficult fight. KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer male population, especial- of being incarcerated at is racially discriminatory However, the alternative is SHONASSEE SHAVER, Staff Writer ly, in an ever-deepening some point in their lives. and out of control. 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It‘s time to again Entered as Second Class Matter March 2, 1947 at the Post Office of Los Angeles, from community leaders in families while more than a ously the most difficult demonstrateto that pride, col- California Under the Act of MARCH 24, 1879 Established 1933. poor areas that moms are third of all Black children recognize, is the heroic lectively. absent, for one reason or are growing up in poverty. efforts needed to alleviate another, and the children There are myriad rea- it will not come from the [email protected] THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 OPINION LASENTINEL.NET A-7 U.S. SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS In Honor of Shirley Chisholm, Let’s Elect Leaders Who Speak Truth Asked what she wanted choose to run. her legacy to be, Congress- And every one of us woman Shirley Chisholm privileged to serve has to once said, “I’d like them to mentor and lift up others. say that Shirley Chisholm As my mother would often had guts. That’s how I’d tell me, “You may be the like to be remembered.” first to do many things, but This Black History make sure you’re not the Month, we remembered last.” Shirley for her extraordi- Because when any of nary American story — a us breaks a barrier, it al- daughter of Caribbean lows people who otherwise immigrants who 50 years could not imagine some- ago became the first Black one who looks like them in woman elected to Con- that role to see themselves. gress. For every Shirley Ch- We remember her fight isholm, there are countless to increase the minimum little girls looking up to wage, support our veter- her and envisioning their ans, and expand access to future. healthcare. To ensure that Shirley’s We remember her role shining example continues COURTESY PHOTO FILE PHOTO in helping to found the U.S. Senator Kamala Harris U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm to inspire, I’m cosponsor- Congressional Black Cau- ing a bicameral bill with cus and the National Orga- dential rival, in the hospital and trust in our institutions and speak out. Carolina. And this election Congresswoman Yvette nization for Women. And, after he had been shot in and leaders, we need to Since Shirley’s bril- cycle, Black women are Clarke — who represents yes, we remember that she a failed assassination at- speak truth. liance and boldness opened looking to make their mark the people of Brooklyn had guts. tempt. We need to acknowl- doors, countless others in races across the country, who Shirley once served — Shirley Chisholm had Above all, Shirley edge that racism is real in have been inspired to fol- from governor to attorney to place a statue of Shirley the guts to oppose the Viet- Chisholm had the guts to this country. Anti-Semitism low in her footsteps — my- general to secretary of state in our nation’s Capitol. nam War. The guts to run speak truth — no matter is real in this country. Sex- self included. Over the past to school board. Fifty years from now, for president in 1972, as how uncomfortable or un- ism, sexual assault, and 50 years, 41 Black women But as we celebrate the I hope that statue stands the first Black woman popular. to workplace harassment are have been elected to Con- progress we’ve made, we among the other American seek the nomination of a Her “greatest political real in this country. gress — from Congress- can’t lose sight of the work icons we honor in the Capi- major American political asset” she once said, “is my We need to speak the woman Barbara Lee, who we still have to do. Each tol. party. mouth, out of which come truth that America was was an outspoken oppo- of us has to do a better job I hope Black women The guts to reach across all kinds of things one founded by immigrants, nent of the war in Iraq, to of going up to our friends crowd into the Senators- the aisle and see that we shouldn’t always discuss and we should not be vili- Congresswoman Maxine serving in various ways in only elevator, giving every have more in common than for reasons of political ex- fying people who come Waters, reclaiming her time their communities and en- American equal voice and what separates us, whether pediency.” here in search of greater and challenging the injus- couraging them to run of- equal representation. that was working with Re- As her campaign slogan opportunity for themselves tices of this Administration. fice. And I hope that all of publican Senator Bob Dole promised, she was always and their children. Last November, Vi Our political parties our nation’s leaders dem- to create the food stamp “Unbought and Unbossed.” And that means elect- Lyles became the and first organizations have to onstrate the guts, grit, and program or visiting George Like Shirley, I believe ing more leaders who Black woman elected do a better job of support- grace that Shirley Ch- Wallace, her racist presi- that to restore confidence aren’t afraid to speak up Mayor of Charlotte, North ing Black women who do isholm taught us.

TYRA METOYER, EXTERNAL MOBILIZATION MANAGER, API

As I sat in the theater to say that every job in our we know that our future mesmerized by Marvel’s industry is a STEM job, be- will be characterized by record-breaking “Black cause they will all include constantly evolving tech- Panther,” there were so technology and problem nology. many moments and mes- solving (engineering). I imagine a future where sages that filled me with More than ever, I am our children thrive on in- an overwhelming sense of convinced that jobs are the novation, work in labs like pride. solution to so many of our Princess Shuri’s and partic- The Black Girl Mag- national and global chal- ipate in making choices for ic was palpable. King lenges. how to make our communi- T’Challa was a strong, Jobs (careers) are not ties safer and better. thoughtful king who loved only a way out of poverty, I am passionate about and respected all of his but they also give people’s our industry’s workforce of leading ladies. Erik Kill- lives purpose, meaning, the future and the role I get monger was the best super- and a reason to get out of to play in building aware- villain I’ve seen in a really bed every morning; when ness that I hope will lead to long time. we’re really fortunate, jobs more jobs for more women

And of course, I want MARVEL MARVEL fuel our passion. and people of color. my next trip to the conti- Tyra Metoyer says that we can use Black Tyra Metoyer says that Princess Shuri’s The future belongs to I hope you are raising nent to include a visit to Panther and Princess Shuri to help youth language demonstrates her tech- those innovators who are or mentoring the real-life the breathtakingly beauti- imagine their own STEM futures and the savvy leadership of the most techno- preparing now to address Shuris, who will push the ful Wakanda. role they can play in driving innovation. logically advanced nation in the world. the challenges of tomor- boundaries of what’s pos- However, all of those row. That future is a STEM sible and lead the innova- moments paled in compari- beads, sound absorbent The energy industry is nities by 2035, nearly 40 future — no matter what tions of the future. I can’t son to my fascination with sneakers, variations of the and will continue to be a percent of which will be career or profession we wait to meet them. the STEM applications Black Panther suit, vibrani- major source of job oppor- held by African Americans choose. and the genius of Princess um cars, and virtual modes tunities in STEM fields. and Latinos. In addition to Based on everything we Tyra Metoyer is a Man- Shuri. of transportation — all out The natural gas and the large number of engi- understand now and con- ager of External Mobiliza- I am convinced that of the imagination and in- oil industry supports more neers, more than a million templating the disruptions tion for the American Pe- we can use Black Panther novation of the young, hip than 10.3 million U.S. jobs, jobs can be characterized, we haven’t yet imagined troleum Institute. You can and Princess Shuri to help princess. and recent reports project as semi-skilled and skilled that are sure to define followthis Tyra on Twitter @ young people imagine their In her very first scene, 1.9 million job opportu- craft trades positions. I like fourth industrial revolution, tyram02. own STEM futures and the after lovingly teasing her role they can play in driv- brother, she snaps back, ing innovation as we all “just because something prepare for the fourth in- works doesn’t mean it can’t dustrial revolution. be improved.” Hence, our This revolution will be first glimpse into her engi- characterized by a range neering mind. of emerging technologies, Yes, we fell in love such as artificial intelli- with the way she proudly gence, quantum computing showed off her latest ad- and digitization. This revo- vances in her lab, but hope- lution can be led by the fully you took note when next generation of “STEM- Agent Ross expressed his inists.” skepticism stating that, The Wakandan prin- “bullet wounds don’t just cess is the youngest of the magically heal overnight.” strong, female characters Shuri chided him, say- showcased in this Ryan ing, “They do here: but not Coogler-directed block- by magic; by technology.” buster. She is unapologeti- For now, I will forgo cally smart, funny, brave, my strong desire to layout and beautiful. the numerous parallels be- Her language even tween vibranium (the ficti- demonstrates her tech- tious precious metal) and savvy leadership of the natural gas and oil, but I most technologically ad- will say that they are not vanced nation in the world. only driving our advanced As Shuri emerges as an manufacturing renaissance unlikely “Shero,” her po- in this country, but are also sition is challenged when the building blocks of in- M’Baku tries to dismiss novations that will sup- her as a mere child. port prosperity, discovery Yet, we are introduced and human advancement to energy spears, kimoyo across the world. A-8THURSDAY, LOS MARCH ANGELES 1, 2018 SENTINEL OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013 followed with the release of her book, ’Chillin’ My Way United {continued from Pg.A-1} to Success.’ I couldn't be more proud; there has been a lot of handwork, sacrifice and dedication. There were times when she wanted to quit, but she realized why she got in it and so she keeps go- ing. Her motivation come[s] from God. She said that God showed her images of what she needed to do to create the lemonade,” said Mrs. Brad- dock. Writing chose her,” Mrs. Braddock explained on how Bean became an author. “It was never a discus- sion. We did not talk about it, publisher LaVal Belle of Noah’s Ark Publishing con- tacted us about an oppor- PHOTO COURTESY: SHONASSEE SHAVER tunity in Michigan to seal a Bean captured signing a her “Chillin’ My Way To Success” for a fan. deal and start a Lemonade COURTESY PHOTO company and soon the book Kinyah Bean: CEO of “B Chill Lemonade” & author of was a discussion. A story was She gave a wealth of “Chillin’ My Way To Success” formulated and we began responses to the audience, to draft ideas and extract as revealing at such a young signing her first published Kinyah took it upon herself many details as we could, so age that she takes her po- book, “Chillin’ My Way To to earn money to take the that the readers would have a sition as a CEO and au- David S. Cunningham, Jr. Success,” a story that fol- lessons by making lemon- holistic view of her journey thor seriously. Bean told lows her life, family, the ori- ade with her own special on how children could make fans that she is happy to gin of her business and how recipe. money too.” live up to something that her faith has helped her to What started out as a On Bean exhibiting Black she always wanted to do. pursue her dreams. traditional lemonade stand, girl magic, “she is Black girl “Everyone is depending On her success, “It’s very turned into a profitable magic! For her to still be on you, so it’s kind of a impeccable! All of these venture to for her. “B Chill in school, top notch in her little pressure and it’s fun people are supporting me Lemonade,” was born with grades, travel with her com- as well,” said the 9 year- PHOTO COURTESY: SHONASSEE SHAVER and giving up a lot for me,”the start of one glass of lem- pany, continue her faith, ac- old. Black youth surround (centered) Laval Belle of said Bean. “I am opening so onade last January. tive in the community and in Bean’s ambition and Noah’s Ark Publishing and Black Minds Matter for the many doors for myself and From Flowood, Missis- her family, write a book and goals have and continue celebration of Bean’s book release. my family, and when we sippi and now residing in run a company, she is the to be supported by her move on to the next level, Memphis, TN, Bean has cre- epitome of Black girl magic.” family. “They support should not be, because have to keep working at it, my family will have what ated four flavors of Lemon - Proud father, Demetrius me and love me no mat- I have a mom who is a to make it special, so that they need.” She further stat- ade: Blueberry, Strawberry, Braddock simply stated, “my ter what I do, and I love teacher and daddy who is a everyone can see what you ed, “it’s unreal, because you Lemonade and Peach. Her daughter is just gifted.” them for just that.” teacher. I have a tutor and have. Follow your dreams work at this stuff and now lemonade is purely original Bean’s grandmother Mar- Bean, who looks to everything that I need,” and follow your heart,” you have a chance to be a and according to Mrs. Val- cia “Yaya” Smith was happy top the fortune 500 com- said Bean. said Bean. superstar.” erie Braddock, it’s a family to support her granddaugh- panies list one day, didn’t One of her goals is to “I knew God gave me Beam became “the boss” recipe, that is top secret! ter’s success, stating, “it’s shy away from business inspire others regardless something to do to share at a young age. Challenged Although she is the CEO exciting because I get to see knowledge 101; telling of their age to help makewith the world!” says by her father Demetrius of the company, her family her and the business grow.” her peers to get to the top, their dreams become a re- Bean. Braddock at 6 years-old to is the foundation to “B Chill Throughout the evening, one must continuously ality. Purchase “Chillin’ My start a business by the age Lemonade, LLC,” joining Bean was interviewed by work hard to stay at the On being Black girl Way To Success!” at www. of ten, Bean rose to the -oc forces to make the business actors, Brendan Stennis and top. magic and Black excel- Amazon.com and check casion, becoming an entre- a one of a kind brand. Kennedy Zimet during a Being a CEO is not an lence, “I feel so amazingout her variety of flavors preneur. At eight years-old, “She has come so far Q&A. easy feat, however, Bean about that, because I’m “B Chill Lemonade” at she began taking guitar les- with all she has been able Fans and the community manages her education able to help other men and www.bchilllemonade.com sons when her mom, Valerie to do within just a year; had the opportunity to ask with honor roll grades. women to become suc- Braddock, reminded her of January 16 she started her the budding CEO questions “There is never a gap in cessful. If I can do - any the family’s tight budget. lemonade company and about her newfound career. my education and there thing, you can too. You

Museum {continued from Pg. A-1} The vision for - Desti “This is truly a com- Perkins+Will, an interna- 2019, coinciding with the to plan a 1.1-mile, open-air Dawson, who represents LA nation Crenshaw was born munity-led effort to cement tionally-renowned archi- opening of the Crenshaw/ art, museum that will run City Council District Eight, after years of resident-led our cultural legacy and en- tecture firm that- LAX special Metro Line. along Crenshaw Boulevard says the community has a resistance to keep the Cren- sure the cultural richness of izes in African American Councilmember between 48th Street and great opportunity to inform shaw/LAX Line under- the neighborhood remains cultural institutions nation- Harris-Dawson and 60th Street, where the new the exciting changes com- ground. When LA Metro vibrant,” said Naima Keith, wide. Zena Howard who is Perkins+Will are hosting a Crenshaw/LAX Line will ing to Crenshaw Boulevard. decided to keep the line at Deputy Director at the responsible for the newly town hall for the commu- run at-grade. “Community input has been street-level to save on con- California African Ameri- built National Museum of nity to discuss the project “For us, celebrating instrumental every step of struction costs, the commu- can History Museum. “Our African American History and solicit input at the Mu- Black history isn’t about a the way, and we are work- nity decided to get in the children deserve to see and Culture in Washington seum of African American month, but something we ing hard to build something, driver seat and capitalize themselves etched into the D.C., will lead the design, Art in Macy’s at the Bald- do every single day. Des- for us, right in the heart of on a street-level plan. Be- fabric of our city and our curation, and construction win Hills Crenshaw Plaza tination Crenshaw will be Black Los Angeles on Cren- ing highly engaged is help- neighborhood in an impor- of the museum. She’s oneon March 6th at 6 PM. To the first project of its shaw kind, Boulevard. Anyone ing to ensure this is more tant way. I look forward to of some 400 licensed Blackget involved, learn more, in the country, to honor from the community who thanis just a metro stop, it is more residents getting in- women architects, making and provide input on Des- the contributions of Blackinterested should come joinan investment in the com- volved — this is a chance up .2% of all architects intination Crenshaw, visit Americans through a liv- us and find out howmunity they that also celebrates to build something for us.” the country. destinationcrenshaw.la. ing, breathing streetscape,” can be part of capturing theour historically Black The architectural Destination Crenshaw said Councilmember Harris- legacy.” neighborhood. design is being led by is slated to open in October

NBA ketball and was the only The few courses she ern Conference matchup ed to honor African Ameri- {continued from Pg. A-1} girl on the little league had taken in officiating in between the Indiana Pacers can men and women of the team. As she matriculated college led her to try her and then-New Jersey Nets. LGBTQ community who was a housewife. toHer middle school, her love hand at the new interest. have been trailblazers in father, James Palmer,and knack for basketball “I just tried it one time “The greatest challenge both their professional and was a furnace- took op precedence above and the light bulb went off, was working hard to be personal lives. erator for Latticeall other sports. At Comp- I was like ‘oh my God this accepted so people would “The support I’ve had Pacific Division. Sheton High School, she was is what I should be doing,’ look at me just as a refer- from my family, my wife, is the second oldest the varsity girls’ basket- ” Palmer remembered of ee,” said Palmer. “I wanted my friends, it has helped of four children, her ball team captain and was the moment. people to know that I was me to just be who I am,” older sister Joycelyn named MVP in her senior With that, she packed a woman, but to say she is said Palmer. “With this is 15 years her se- season while notching All her bags from West Co- just a good referee.” award, when it says the nior, along with her League honors in both her vina and moved back to In 2014, Palmer made ‘Truth Award’, it really younger siblings, junior and senior years. Los Angeles. She landed history again as the firstnails home for me because brother Rod and sis- Her elite basketball play a job with the City of L.A.openly gay referee in NBA I’m just me.” ter Zandra. earned her a basketball in Recreation and Parks, history. It was shortly after Palmer’s retirement “My friends used scholarship to California and joined the local highJason Collins came out as from NBA officiating in to tease me and say, Polytechnic University at school officiating asso- the first openly gay active2016 has allowed her to be ‘Yes you grew up in Pomona, where her team ciation. Palmer’s career NBA player. That same present to revel in all of her Compton, but you won the NCAA Division quickly ascended culmi- year, Palmer married her accolades. After spending Violet Palmer officiated 919 NBA were the kid with the II Finals in 1985 and 1986. nating in the call from longtimethe partner, Tanya 19 years as a referee and games which included nine postseason white picket fence “I had to do well in col- NBA. Stine, a Hollywood hair- battling with a longstand- games over the course of her career around the house lege not just in basketball, Alongside Dee Kantner, stylist who has worked ing knee injury, Palmer with the NBA. AP PHOTO with the mom and but also to graduate and Palmer broke the NBA's on shows like “Grey’s made her announcement. dad, so you really get my degree because I gender barrier in 1997. She Anatomy,” “Sons of - An “Those years that I to be exact. didn’t live in the ghetto’,” wanted to make my parents debuted her NBA offici- archy,” and “Community.” was in the NBA, it was What started out as a Palmer said laughingly. proud,” Palmer stated. ating career with a game The pair have raised three like nonstop, a constant training experiment turned Raised in a strict, tra- Shortly after graduat- between the Dallas Mav- daughters together. drive, traveling, living out into a nearly 20-year career ditional Christian Baptist ing in 1986 with a B.S. in ericks and the Vancouver On Saturday, Feb. 24, of your suitcase all over for Palmer as a trailblazer in household, Palmer’s par- Recreation Administration Grizzlies. She went on to Palmer was presented with the country,” described NBA officiating. ents placed an emphasis from Cal Poly Pomona, her officiate 54 games that sea- the Lifetime Achievement Palmer. “The scrutiny, it’s “They didn’t think I on academia. Her parents journey to becoming the son. award from the Fourth stressful and now I’m like, would last in the league,” were also big proponents ofNBA’s first female referee In total, Palmer has of- Annual Truth Awards cer- I can let my hair down.” Palmer said. “I wasn’t sup- sports. began. ficiated 919 NBA games, emony in Los Angeles pre- Palmer, now 53-years- posed to get past three or “As long as you got “There was no WNBA, which included nine post- sented by the Better Broth- old, is the coordinator of four years let alone work good grades in my house you would have to go over- season games over the ers Los Angeles (BBLA) Women’s Basketball Of- playoffs or an All-Star game you could do whatever you seas and play basketball,” course of her career. in She connection with actress ficials for the Pac 12 -Con or anything of that nature.” wanted,” said Palmer. said Palmer. “I knew at became the first womanSheryl to Lee Ralph’s non- ference, the West Coast Palmer grew up in Growing up, Palmer was that point in time, basket- oversee an NBA postsea- profit organization, theConference (WCC) and Compton, CA where her a multisport athlete; she ran ball had run its course for son game in 2006, Game DIVA Foundation. The the Western Athletic Con- mother, Gussie Palmer, track, played softball, bas- me.” 2; first-round of the- East Truth Awards were incept- ference. A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES MARCH SENTINEL 1, 2018 A-9 back the phone and I said I mandatory for residents to Scam didn’t know her. She told disclose to Wilkerson their {continued from Pg.A-1} the hospital they would debit card numbers, pin their opening acts during the er out of 4 full bathrooms. work with it out with me. codes–including for their respective tours. But men- Water constantly leaks That was the first time that Electronic Benefit Trans- tion former U.S. President downstairs into the living I talked to her.” fer or EBT which is used Bill Clinton and Cook lights room and every room in the He continued, “The in California is to issue up and smiles as he recounts house has signs (and smells) second time I saw her she food stamp and cash ben- opening for Clinton during of mold. And then there are asked if I had any money. I efits to recipients. one of his California Primary the broken windows, rats, said sure and I gave her the After a notice to vacate appearances. roaches, bed bugs and stray little bit of money I had in was posted, she collected Today, sitting on an old cats. the bank. So said she was rent and disappeared. The rickety porch swing in front Still, it’s seen as a deal going to get me a receipt Crenshaw house is be- of a dilapidated boarding for those who can no longer and I’ll see you shortly. lieved to be one of sev- home in South Los Angeles, afford to rent an apartment Shortly turned into two eral similar businesses she the words don’t flow as eas- in the sixth most expensive COURTESY PHOTO weeks. I hadn’t saw her runs in South Los Angeles. ily for Cook who, as an ac- rental market in the U.S. Vincent Cook sits outside of a dilapidated house on for two weeks and she A Los Angeles Times complished comedian and where in 2017 the median Crenshaw. Partially paralyzed after a stroke in 2014, came and asked where’s profile on Wilkerson and actor, was never at a loss for price for a one-bedroom he pays $350 to sleep on a mattress on the floor in a the rest of the money. I her husband show that words. But after a debilitat- in Los Angeles was $2,077 room that he shares. He is facing eviction after the asked if she wanted me to she had early ambitions of ing stroke in 2014, he’s nev- while for a two-bedroom it property manager abandoned the house. get it and she said yes. So owning property in South er been the same. was $3,099. I went back over there and Los Angeles. “I’m a wild–I’m a wild– And even though he is on of a Clown” and after be- brother on crack cocaine got all the money out of Wilkerson’s previous wow you look at me and say the verge of being homeless, ing personally selected that he lived with in down- the window and gave her house manager Brent Rice ‘he’s old!’ I am 56 years Vincent Cook is the house’s by “Ali” director Michael town Los Angeles for a the rest of the money. She moved from the Crenshaw old.” most optimistic resident be- Mann, playing Jimmy few months following his said, ‘I am comfortable House to manager one of Cook is one of about a lieving that he can get back Ellis, Muhammad Ali’s stroke. He says his broth- with you now.’ She came her other houses on lo- dozen tenants living in near- to where he was at the height famed sparring partner er was evicted. up with a receipt and some cated on 91st Street and ly 4,600 square foot home in of his career. and former heavyweight A Go Fund Me cam- kind of guarantee and that Main. Rice is a registered the 7700 block of Crenshaw Once at the top of his champion of the world. paign from nearly four was that. I was here.” sex offender who refused Boulevard that’s been aban- comedic game, today Cook During the making of years ago set up by his Cook, along with a doz- to comment for this story doned by the property man- lives off of his meager So- “Ali,” Cook, whose bio brother says that Vincent en or so residents all claim when contacted. Another ager after she failed to pay cial Security monthly allow- online says that he once was in a coma for ten days that Giovanna Wilkerson registered sex offender liv- rent causing a court to order ance–the bulk of which goes won a gold medal for the and has medical bills of promised them transitional ing at the Crenshaw house her eviction. towards rent. United States Boxing over $250,000, includ- housing that included a also moved to 91st Street Facing an inevitable evic- Boasting an impressive Team and was proclaimed ing therapy and seven clean-living environment, but is still registered at the tion after falling prey to a resume, it’s hard to believe a Golden Gloves Cham- medications, that won’t be meals and even job as- house on Crenshaw. room-for-rent scam, nearly that the one-time accom- pion, realized a childhood covered by medical insur- sistance. Residents were Wilkerson was known all of the tenants in this di- plished boxer, comedian, ac- dream when he received ance. In updates on the asked to sign Transitional for indiscriminately rent- lapidated home that was sold tor and filmmaker who was the opportunity to meet his campaign’s page, a smil- Housing Agreements and ing to anyone who had the to them as transitional hous- once an in-demand entertain- boxing idol Ali. ing Vincent can be seen made to give Ms. Wilker- money, often times putting ing, are on SSI, disability er found himself homeless. Veteran actor John alongside his wife and son access to their govern- drug users, sex offenders, benefits or some other form “I came to California to Amos hired Cook to co- 10-month old daughter. ment assistance and bank disabled and the elderly in of public assistance–most re- be rich,” Cook says with star as the zany attorney Attempts to locate accounts so she could the same room. ceiving just $221 per month. a smile. “And I said I was Cousin June Bug in Amos’ Cook’s wife and brother check each month to see Back at the house on The rent? Well that depends going to be rich and guess 2004 film “The Watermel- have failed. when and how much mon- Crenshaw, sitting on the they say on how much you what? I was rich.” on Heist.” His last listed When asked how he ey they received. porch Vincent Cook remi- are receiving. An online search on Cook film credit on the Internet ended up at the house on Shalana Little, 30, who nisces about his past. Residents say that if they revealed that he was once Movie Database was five Crenshaw Boulevard Vin- has been living at the same “I didn’t own any of the are receiving General Relief, featured in Starz Entertain- years ago for a film he cent says that the hospital South L.A. house as Cook shows. You know, I didn’t they pay between $175 to ment’s stand-up comedy wrote and directed titled he was in arranged it. added, “Whoever collect- own any of the shows. I $200 of their $221 monthly series, “Martin Lawrence “Up in the Club.” He Struggling to say the ed any type of government was on BET. I played a lot benefits for a bed bug- in Presents 1st Amendment suffered a stroke in 2014 name of the hospital, assistance–whether it’s of characters. I was good. fested mattress on the floor Stand-up.” As a popular shortly after its comple- “New Way–Norwa–they SSI or GR–she would ask I was really good.” in a shared room. The ac- comic, Cook was tapped tion. arranged it,” he explains. for your card number and Cook is one of several commodations for those who to perform on the ground- The details of when “They asked where I the number on the back tenants facing eviction receive more money they breaking television shows and where it started to go wanted to be dropped off just in the event you were after falling victims to a say isn’t any better–they’re as “The Apollo Com- wrong for Cook he can’t and I said that I didn’t late on your rent or what- room-for-rent scam in Los just charged more for it. edy Hour,” BET’s “Comic quite articulate. have a place to be dropped ever–she would check. Angeles. The residents Cook pays $350 to sleep on View,” HBO’s “Def Comedy For a minute his de- off. I told them if they had She would have the num- have set up a legal defense the floor of a room he shares Jam” and “Showtime At The meanor changes as he a place that I would look ber to check and see if you fund to help pay their legal with a stranger. Apollo.” Once a contrib- talks about the death of his forward to being there and were lying or not and if costs as they try to fight And while it may sound uting writer on BET’s hit friends comedians Ricky they said okay. So they you didn’t pay your rent. the eviction and buy more like a good deal to avoid be- comedy soap opera “Black- Harris and Reynaldo Rey. called up a woman. Her She always asked for time to find somewhere ing unsheltered, the house berry Inn,” Cook was cho- Harris died in 2016 from name was Giovanna Wilk- everyone’s information to move to. You can con- that recently served as home sen for the starring role of a heart attack, Rey from erson. The first thing she involving any type of in- tribute by clicking visit- to as many as 40 men and Jewel in the series. His sil- complications of a 2014 asked me was did I have come.” ing www.gofundme.com/ women has no heat and only ver screen appearances in- stroke in 2015. any money. I said hold up Little says that it was help-victims-of-room-for- one working toilet and show- cluded “B*A*P*S,” “Tears He mentions a wife. A a minute and I gave them

10. Beverly Bond Activist{continued from Pg. A-1} Former model and DJ Beverly Bond, fought for wom- en’s rights through her nonprofit organization Black Girls National Council of Negro Women. Rock! The organization works to promote building self- 3. Septima Clark esteem and enrichment in young Black women through Septima Clark, known as the “Mother of the Movement” was a teacher and a human mentorship and arts programs. Recently, the organization rights leader. Clark worked as an educator for more than 30 years throughout South Caro- partnered with BET to create a Black Girls Rock! Show lina. She also participated in a class action lawsuit filed against the NAACP that led to which drew in 2.5 million viewers. pay equity for Black and White teachers in South Carolina. 11. Elaine Brown 4. Fannie Lou Hamer Elaine Brown is best known for taking over the Los Fannie Lou Hamer worked for the Student Nonviolent Angeles chapter of the Black Panther Party after the or- Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and helped Blacks in ganization’s founder, Huey Newton, fled the country and Mississippi register to vote. Also, Hamer played a role in appointed her as his successor. During her time in leader- organizing Mississippi Freedom Summer for the SNCC ship, she continued to expand programs such as the free-breakfast, free legal and medical and later became the vice-chair of the Mississippi Freedom clinics for the community. Brown led the organization from 1974 to 1977. Democratic Party. Hamer is best known for giving inspiring 12. Angela Davis speeches and her civil rights activism. Political and civil rights activist Angela Davis has rallied for racial equality and wom- 5. Rosa Parks en’s rights for majority of her life. During the 1960’s, she participated and associated The legendary Rosa Parks story of refusing to give up her with several groups including the Black Panthers and the Che-Lumumba Club, an all- seat on a Montgomery bus, which led to a boycott and the city’s Black branch of the Communist party. As an educator, she worked at the University of removal of bus segregation, is one that remains timeless. Aside California, Los Angeles and the University of California Santa Cruz, where she taught from bus segregation, Parks also helped start the Montgomery courses on the “history of consciousness.” Davis has continued her legacy by penning Movement, spent years working with the NAACP, and worked several books, using her voice to fight against racism, the criminal justice system and for as an investigator for the rape of Recy Taylor. women’s rights. 6. Sojourner Truth 13. The Women Behind Black Lives Matter Sojourner Truth was a former slave, abolitionist and women’s rights advocate. She Patrisse Cullors is a Black artist, lecturer, organizer, public speaker and criminal jus- also worked in Virginia helping former slaves find jobs and went on a nation-wide lecturetice advocate. Opal Tometi is a Nigerian-American tour, reading her widely-known speech, “Ain’t I a Woman.” community organizer, writer and activist and a former 7. Harriet Tubman domestic violence case manager. Alicia Garza spent Harriet Tubman is one of America’s most legendary activists. Tubman led around 300 her career focusing on activism, health, domestic former slaves from the South onto freedom through the underground railroads that led to worker’s rights, police brutality, anti-racism, trans- Maryland. gender and queer rights. Together, these three ladies 8. Ida B. Wells-Barnett created a movement that has been used a tool to fight Ida B. Wells spent time traveling around the world speak- for racial justice and to stand against police brutality and wrongful killings. ing and writing about civil rights issues, unfair laws, and crimes 14. Melina Abdullah against Blacks. She also became involved in politics and worked Dr. Melina Abdullah is a professor and chair of Pan-African Studies at the California to have social injustice come to an end. Additionally, she played a State University, Los Angeles. Abdullah also works as an organizer at the Black Lives role in the fight against lynching. She founded and was heavily in- Matter Los Angeles chapter. Additionally, she also serves on numerous boards including volved in several organizations that encouraged the advancement the Los Angeles African American Women’s Public Policy Institute and National As- of women and minorities of color. sociation for Ethnic Studies as well as authored articles and book chapters on political 9. Michelle Obama coalition and womanist mothering. During the 2009 presidential election, the world was 15. Jasmyne Cannick formally introduced to now-former First Lady of the Unit- Jasmyne Cannick is a social critic, political commentator, ed States Michelle Obama, who became the first African journalist and producer. On a local level, Cannick is known American First Lady in the U.S. During her time in office, for advocating for the “underrepresented and marginalized she focused on health and women’s rights through her cam- communities. Additionally, she is also the co-founder of paigns “Let’s Move” and “Bring Back Our Girls.” Addition- “My Hood Votes,” a L.A. County voter registration initia- ally, she brought education to millions of girls worldwide tive alongside Compton rapper Eric “Eazy E” Wright’s son, and revamped the educational system’s food plan. Since Lil E. Additionally, she is a co-founder of the National Black then, the Black community has been rocking with her ever since and the world recognizes Justice Coalition, which is known as the nation’s largest and her as one of the greatest First Ladies of all time! oldest Black, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization. There is an ongoing list of Black women who have used their gifts and platforms to help shape the world both locally and nationally. As a result, their efforts have continued to inspire and encourage young women of color from generations to come. Thank You for your contributions ladies! A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

Sentinel newS Service biomedical campus on the District 10 since 2005. He University of California, is the first African Ameri- The Greater Los An- San Francisco and a sub- can to hold the position geles African American way extension to San Fran- of council president in the Chamber of Commerce’s cisco International Airport. city’s history and has been (GLAAACC) will honor After his second term as re-elected three times to Willie L. Brown, two-term mayor in 1999, Brown re- lead the city’s legislative Mayor of San Francisco tired from politics after 39 body. and former Speaker of the years of service in 2004. Other honorees at California Assembly, with “For over two decades, GLAAACC’s Economic a Lifetime Achievement we’ve taken an evening to Awards Dinner include: Award. The award honors recognize those who are Raul Anaya, President, individuals, that have over FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO blazing a trail for the next Bank of America, Greater the course of their careers, Hon. Willie L. Brown Raul Anaya Hon. Herb Wesson generation and making Los Angeles – Banking Ex- used their integrity, influ- a significant difference,”ecutive of the Year; Rob- ence and position to ad- the keynote address for the ter new term limits were cisco, Brown presided said GLAAACC Chair- ert “Bob” Gilbert, Chief vance the cause of African evening. implemented. During his over the city’s “dot.com” man Gene Hale. “It is our Development Officer, Los Americans and advocate Brown is widely re- tenure in the California As- era in the city’s growth privilege to recognize Wil- Angeles World Airports – in the interest of African garded as the most - influsembly, Brown promoted and orchestrated the build- lie Brown for his dedica- Legacy Award; Christine American businesses. The ential African-American the passage of significanting boom that transformed tion to California and to the Keith, President, Elite Auto former San Francisco may- politician of the late 20th legislation including the much of the Bay Area dur- African American business – Member of the Year; Avis or will receive the Lifetime century, serving in the bill requiring motorist to ing his eight-year term. community.” Ridley-Thomas, Co-Direc- Achievement Award at California legislature for wear seat belts, legislation The numerous projects Los Angeles City tor, The Institute of Non- GLAAACC’s 25th Annual more than thirty years, a increasing educational and completed or developed Council President Herb Violence – Community Economic Awards Dinner position considered the health testing standards, on his watch included the Wesson will once again be Service Award. on Friday, March 30, at the second most powerful po- compensation for crime restoration of City Hall and the Master of Ceremonies For more informa- JW Marriott L.A. Live, 900 sition in the state. He was victims and the regulation of the Ferry Building; Pa- for the evening. Wesson tion, on GLAAACC’s Eco- West Olympic Boulevard Speaker of the Assem- of healthcare costs for low- cific Bell Park, The Asian has served as city council nomic Awards Dinner, visit in downtown Los Angeles. bly for an unprecedented income families Art Museum; an expanded president since 2011 and glaaacc.org, or call (323) Brown will also deliver fifteen years, leaving- af As Mayor of San Fran- convention center; a new has represented Council 292-1297. Atkins to Become First Woman to Lead California Senate

By Manny OtikO officially take the office on such as trying to pass uni- come a humanitarian cri- crats. Sens. Tony Mendoza California Black Media March 21. versal healthcare coverage. sis in many areas of Cali- (D-Artesia) and Bob Hertz- “Leading this great Atkins also supported fornia, and my home city berg (D-Los Angeles) are In March, San Diego State Senate and our unit- the state’s first Earned- of In San Diego has been hit currently under investiga- Democrat Sen. Toni G. At- ed and always productive come Tax Credit, which hard. There’s far too much tion for sexual harassment. kins will become the first Caucus at this crucial mo- helped lift more than suffering on our streets,” Mendoza has already re- woman to lead the Califor- ment in history is an ex- 50,000 people out of pov- said Atkins. signed. nia Senate. traordinary opportunity erty, according to a press “SB 2 will help by pro- “Our first priority is to She replaces former and a great responsibility release. viding desperately needed create a safe working envi- Senate President pro Tem- – and I believe every sena- As Speaker of the funding for permanent ronment for our employees, pore Kevin de Leon (D- tor has a vital role in build- House, she also prevented housing with supportive and accepting Tony Men- Los Angeles) who is run- ing a brighter future for the the University of California services to stabilize people doza’s resignation is con- ning against Sen. Dianne FILE PHOTO Californians we represent,” from implementing a 27 who are living with sig- sistent with that goal. Sen. Toni G. Atkins Feinstein for a seat in the said Atkins. percent fee increase. nificant medical or mental- “Going forward, I will U.S. Senate. Atkins, who represents She has also authored health issues.” work with my colleagues Before being elected She was later elected to the the 39th District in the San SB 2, which provides per- As leader of the State to ensure that our zero- to the State Senate, Atkins State Assembly eventually Diego area, grew up in Vir- manent budget funding to Senate, Atkins will have tolerance policies on sexual worked as director of clinic serving as speaker. ginia, the daughter of two address affordable housing her hands full dealing with harassment are backed up services at Womancare Atkins was elected blue-collar parents. This is which is becoming a ma- the #Metoo movement, with strong enforcement in Health Center and served President pro Tempore one of the reasons why she jor issue for many Califor- which has raised national order to guarantee that all as a city council member by the Senate Democratic has supported issues which nians. awareness about sexual employees are protected,” and mayor of San Diego. Caucus in January and will affect working families, “Homelessness has be- harassment. Two Demo- said Atkins.

Sentinel newS Service District Board Member of saster occurring between the State Board of Equal- January 1, 2017, and June Assemblymember Ma- ization is the primary spon- 30, 2018. rie Waldron, 75th District, sor of the measure. Over the last year, Cali- announced today that she is This amendment will fornia has suffered a num- authoring ACA 24 to pro- allow the application of ber of devastating natural vide relief for the property base-year value transfers disasters across the state, owners that were affected to a replacement home in including the Lilac Fire in by the devastating wildfiresany county for individuals the 75th Assembly district, last year, and the mudslides whose home was substan- displacing residents and that followed. tially damaged or destroyed destroying homes. As a re- Jerome E. Horton, 3rd in a Governor-declared di- sult, residents are forced to

FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO BOE Member Jerome Horton Assemblymember Marie Waldron

move out of their commu- struction and devastation displaced by last year’s di- nities and relocate due to to life, property, and infra- sasters,” Horton said. the devastation and uncer- structure. Last year was Assembly Member tainty surrounding their old no exception for California, Waldron strongly believes communities. In an effort to specifically with the un- that allowing the applica- alleviate hardships caused precedented wildfires and tion of base-year value by fire, flooding, and mudslides mud that have created transfers to a replacement slides, this amendment challenges for many local home in any county for in- seeks to allow homeown- communities. In the af- dividuals whose home was ers to transfer their base- termath of these disasters, substantially damaged or year value to a replacement rebuilding can take several destroyed in a Governor- home. months to several years to declared disaster occurring “We must help our navigate the process. between January 1, 2017, residents who lost every- “California, while rich and June 30, 2018, pre- thing due to the natural in resources, has the highest vents further financial harm disasters that ravished our poverty rate in the country. to those affected. great state,” said Assembly It is my duty as an elected For that reason, along Member Marie Waldron. official to support policies with those stated above, “This ACA will help that help the State’s most Assembly Member Wal- them rebuild their lives.” vulnerable and those in dron asks you to join her in Natural disasters bring need, and ACA 24 lends supporting ACA 24. great damage, loss, de- support to the thousands THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-11 Rep. Waters Keynotes Torrance Chamber of Commerce State of the Region Event Discusses Infrastructure Funding, Immigration, and Tax Law Changes in Legislative Update

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE sional District is a dynamic of federal investments. I and thriving region filled have long advocated for Congresswoman Max- with incredible people, additional federal trans- ine Waters (CA-43), Rank- brilliant and hard-working portation and infrastructure ing Member of the House entrepreneurs, businesses investments. At the center Financial Services Commit- that innovate, and local of the discussion will be an tee, delivered a keynote leaders who understand the examination of how the fed- address during the Torrance importance of constantly eral government can invest Chamber of Commerce reinvesting in our commu- in infrastructure without “2018 State of the Region nities,” said Congress- shifting the burden to states Luncheon” at the Double- woman Waters. “As I and local communities to tree by Hilton Torrance- proudly represent this come up with an unrealistic, South Bay. Congress- region in Congress, I am or unreasonable, share of the woman Waters and Con- working to support the pro- funding,” said Congress- gressman Ted Lieu (CA-33) grams and projects that are woman Waters. were invited to provide a important to our communi- In addition to infra- COURTESY PHOTO legislative update on a num- ties. At the same time, I Congresswoman Waters addressed the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce at their structure, Congresswoman ber of national policy issues have been fighting for pub- Annual State of the Region. Pictured from L-R: Jonathan Beutler, former Chair of Tor- Waters also discussed sev- and their impacts on the lic policies that will allow rance Chamber; ASW; CMW; Rep. Lieu; Laurie Brandt, Chair of Torrance Chamber; Tor- eral other contentious fed- South Bay. this region to continue to rance Mayor Pat Furey; and Donna Dupperon, President & CEO of Torrance Chamber. eral policy issues and their Given the vibrancy of thrive.” impacts on South Bay resi- businesses and communi- Infrastructure and job over the next six years for Maintenance Infrastructure Trump proposal requires dents. Those issues include ties within the 43rd Con- creation, which are among job creation through invest- Upgrades Project and its that state and local govern- the Trump Administration’s gressional District, which Congresswoman Waters’ ments in our nation’s infra- Solar Energy Powered Zero ments finance 80 percent of decision to open up the includes the cities of Gar- top priorities, were also a structure. Emission Bus Transit Sys- the costs for major infra- entire Pacific coastline to dena, Hawthorne, Ingle- large focus of her legislative Congresswoman Waters tem project; and Los Ange- structure projects and limits offshore oil drilling, which wood, Lawndale, Lomita, update. In the first session also discussed her efforts to les Metro’s replacement of federal investments to $200 would be devastating for Los Angeles, and Torrance, of the 115th Congress, Con- secure funding for trans- 30 aging diesel buses with billion over 10 years. coastal cities in the South Congresswoman Waters gresswoman Waters intro- portation projects through- new, low-emission, clean Congresswoman Waters Bay, like Manhattan Beach, opened her address by dis- duced a robust infrastructure out the 43rd Congressional fuel buses for uses specifi- also critiqued the President’s Redondo Beach, and Her- cussing her strong support package, the Transportation District, including Torrance cally in the South Bay fiscal year 2019 budget, mosa Beach; immigration for local import-export Infrastructure for Job Cre- Transit’s Compressed Natu- region. which reduces transporta- and the fate of Deferred businesses, aerospace com- ation Act and Drinking ral Gas Fueling Station and “A safe, efficient, mod- tion and infrastructure fund- Action for Childhood panies, and other industries Water Infrastructure for Job Electric Vehicle Charging ern, and accessible trans- ing by $168 billion over 10 Arrivals (DACA) program located within her district. Creation Act, which will Stations; Gardena G-Trans’ portation system and access years; slashes highway, tran- recipients; and the new fed- “The 43rd Congres- provide a total of $15 billion CNG Fueling Facility and to safe, clean drinking water sit, and highway safety eral tax law, which reduces is vital for a healthy environ- funding by $122 billion over or eliminates key deduc- ment and a vibrant econo- 10 years; and eliminates the tions that are important to Rep. Barragán Introduces my. That is true here in the U.S. Department of Trans- Californians. South Bay and in communi- portation’s popular At the conclusion of her ties throughout the United “TIGER” grants program, remarks, Congresswoman Legislation to Protect U.S. States. I am working hard to which currently benefits Waters thanked the Tor- expand federal support for local transit agencies like rance Chamber of Com- infrastructure in communi- Torrance Transit, Gardena’s merce for its “continued Transportation System ties nationwide,” she said. GTrans, and Los Angeles commitment as a leading Congresswoman Waters Metro. business advocate in the The Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act also provided her analysis “I think that there will be South Bay region,” and on the Trump Administra- a robust conversation in pledged to continue “work- would fortify federal partnerships with State and local stakeholders tion’s infrastructure propos- Washington over the ing collaboratively with to protect transit systems and the people who use them. al. Despite purportedly upcoming weeks and [the Chamber]” and “fight- leveraging $1.5 trillion in months about transportation ing for this region to ensure SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE between federal, State, and infrastructure spending over and infrastructure funding, that every resident can live local law enforcement part- 10 years, in reality, the and the appropriate amount the American dream.” U.S. Representative ners by establishing a Nanette Diaz Barragán (D- framework for unified San Pedro) today intro- operation centers. duced legislation to “Commuter rail, buses improve security at our and airports are well- nation’s airports, railways, known targets for terror- and mass transit systems. ists,” said Rep. Barragán. The Strengthening Local "We must not let our guard Transportation Security down and work to ensure Capabilities Act would that our law enforcement reduce emergency response U.S. Rep. Nanette Diaz officers are equipped to times by putting more fed- Barragán meet our security chal- eral law enforcement offi- lenges. This bill would pro- cers and resources near Airport (LAX). The bill vide necessary resources high-risk surface trans- would also provide new and tools to help keep our portation assets, including terrorism-focused training, transit systems safe and Los Angeles International and improve cooperation secure.” Rep. Bass Hosts More Than 150 For Congressional Conversation in Baldwin Hills and Ladera Heights SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Washington, but to also hear about how I can better serve Rep. Karen Bass (D- my community. I look for- Calif.) held a Congressional ward to taking what was dis- Conversation to hear the cussed back to Washington thoughts and concerns of with me and continue work- constituents living in Bald- ing on the important issues win Hills and Ladera raised.” Heights. The event was well Constituents brought up attended, with more than issues like the GOP Tax 150 constituents in the audi- Scam, homelessness and ence at Consolidated Board housing assistance, gun control and scams on senior Rep. Karen Bass citizens. of Realist. “Especially in the wake of one of the worst mass shootings in our country’s history, it’s important to be vigilant and keep elected officials accountable,” Rep. Bass said. “These forums give me the opportunity to not only report back on what has been happening in Dave Cunningham A-12 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 The Black Press Remembers Lerone Bennett Jr. The Black Press Remembers “Before the Mayflower” Author, Freedom Fighting Journalist Lerone Bennett Jr. BY STACY M. BROWN Chavis, Jr. al vision of EBONY. Lerone Bennett’s work. NNPA Newswire “Bennett’s journalistic was not just essential in the “A classmate & biogra- Contributor genius will be missed, but formation of EBONY’s his- pher of Dr. King, during the his contributions to docu- toric trajectory, he was a pil- turbulent 60’s, his was a pen Perhaps no other menting the struggles and lar in the Black communi- that mattered. As historian, voice—or pen—captured triumphs of Black men, ty.” author of ‘Before the the real life of Africans and women and children will The Griot reported: “In Mayflower’, editor of African Americans like continue to be cherished by addition to being remem- Ebony magazine, the most Lerone Bennett Jr., the for- generations far into the bered as an editor for these read voice of the freedom mer editor of EBONY and future,” Chavis said. “The two magazines, Bennett, a struggle, his impact will Jet magazines who died on NNPA salutes the living graduate of Morehouse Col- long be felt and remem- Wednesday, February 14 at legacy of Lerone Bennett Jr. lege, is known for his bered,” Jackson tweeted. the age of 89. with a commitment to pick books, many of which cover From its official Twitter Chicago Sun-Times re- up his pen and put it into the the Black experience in account, the NMAAHC ported that, Bennett suf- hands of today’s freedom America and the civil rights tweeted, “it is with great fered from vascular demen- fighting publishers, editors movement.” sadness and profound sense tia. and journalists.” Bennett’s footprints are of loss that we share the Among his many hard- Bennett worked for cemented at the Internation- news of the death of Lerone hitting and compelling EBONY for nearly 50 years, al Civil Rights Walk of Bennett, Jr., a gifted histori- works was the exposé, after starting at Jet in 1951 Fame in Atlanta and he once an and journalist.”

“Before the Mayflower: A ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY/CREATIVE COMMONS and then moving to the sis- served on President Bill On Twitter, Bernice A. History of Black America,” Veteran journalist Lerone Bennett Jr. died on February 14, ter publication in 1953. By Clinton’s Committee on the King called Bennett a in which Bennett traces 2018 from advanced vascular dementia. He was 89. 1958, he was the executive Arts and Humanities. The beloved and brilliant man. Black history from its ori- editor. veteran journalist and histo- “If you haven’t read his gins in western Africa, veys the president’s poli- gratitude for Bennett. “Lerone worked side by rian also served as an early books, I encourage you to. through the transatlantic cies, speeches, and private “I am personally sad- side with my father in estab- adviser to the Smithsonian’s Even if you have, I encour- journey and slavery, the utterances and concludes dened by the death of lishing EBONY’s voice,” National Museum of age you to. Truly one of a Reconstruction period, the that he had little real interest Lerone Bennett Jr. We have EBONY CEO Linda John- African American History kind historian & scholar,” Jim Crow era, and the Civil in abolition.” lost another great journalist sonRicetoldtheChicago and Culture. King tweeted. “Grateful for Rights Movement. Pointing to Lincoln’s who will be sorely missed,” Sun-Times. “He was the In a tweet, the Rev. what he’s meant to my fam- The book was later re- support for the fugitive said Dorothy R. Leavell, the guiding light for the editori- Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., praised ily.” issued five more times and slave laws, his friendship chairman of the NNPA and ultimately included life in with slave-owning Senator editor and publisher of the the 1990s. Henry Clay, and conversa- Crusader newspapers in Bennett would go on to tions in which he enter- Chicago, Illinois and Gary, pen at least 10 books, tained the idea of deporting Indiana. “We knew him as including the eye-opening, slaves in order to create an the conscience and voice of 2000 book titled “Forced all-White nation, the book, EBONY and Jet magazines into Glory: Abraham Lin- concludes that the president and through the many books coln’s White Dream,” was a racist at heart—and he published. The world is which, for some, shattered that the tragedies of Recon- richer, because of his work centuries-old myths about struction and the Jim Crow here on earth and we are America’s 16th President’s era were the legacy of his grateful for his many contri- involvement in the freedom shallow moral vision. butions.” of slaves. “Smart man and great Bennett counted as an A description of the author. His book [about Lin- elegant scholar and freedom book on Amazon.com said: coln] changed my life,” said fighter who used the power “Beginning with the argu- comedian Sinbad. “‘Before of his pen to awaken mil- ment that the Emancipation the Mayflower’ educated lions of people to the true Proclamation did not actual- me about the need to history of African people in ly free African American research our true history.” America and throughout the slaves, this dissenting view Others too expressed world, said NNPA President PHOTO BY JOHN H. WHITE of Lincoln’s greatness sur- their sadness and profound and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Lerone Bennett Jr. in 1973. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis on Ford Announces New STEAM ‘The Faith That Strengthens’ Column for the Black Press NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Talks about the ‘Freedom Movement’ and the Black Press at Twelfth Street Christian Church Focused on Opportunities BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire

In an effort to encour- age young people to pursue and succeed in STEAM careers (Science, Technolo- gy Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics), Ford announced a new quarterly column dedicated to show- casing opportunities in STEAM. The column will appear on BlackPres- FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA CLAUDETTE PERRY/NNPA sUSA.com and will be Renah Carlisle, a sales zone manager for Ford’s Phoenix Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA, delivers remarks during available to NNPA mem- Region said that both Ford and the NNPA support STEAM a Black History Month celebration at the Twelfth Street Christian Church (Disciples of bers through the NNPA initiatives and “it is a reminder to our children, that the Christ) in Washington, D.C. Newswire. impossible is possible.” Ford officials made the announce- The NNPA is a trade ment about the new STEAM column, during the 2018 BY LYNETTE MONROE nation’s capital. excuse for complacency. He group that represents more NNPA Mid-Winter Conference in Las Vegas. NNPA Newswire Dr. Chavis presented a wrapped up his remarks by than 200 Black-owned timely sermon titled “The reminding the crowd of a tra- media companies, operat- the federal government NNPA President and During a recent service Faith That Strengthens” ditional question asked by ing in the United States; the alone will need an addition- CEO Dr. Benjamin F. celebrating Black History from Isaiah 40:31: “But they every civil rights activists that member publications reach al 10,000 workers for infor- Chavis Jr., said that the Month at the Twelfth Street that wait upon the Lord shall followed Martin Luther King more than 20 million read- mation technology and NNPA was excited to join Christian Church (Disciples renew their strength; they Jr.: “What would Martin do?” ers, combined, in print and cybersecurity, Carlisle said. Ford in this important con- of Christ), Dr. Benjamin F. shall mount up with wings “We live in the wealthi- online every week. “In tandem with other versation about the future Chavis, Jr., the president as eagles; they shall run, and est nation in the world. The new column will programs and initiatives, of our youth. and CEO of the National not be weary; and they shall There should be no poverty. begin in March. with the launch of this new “Across the country, Newspaper Publishers As- walk, and not faint.” There should be no home- “Rest assured, this will STEAM column, we’re our members serve as the sociation (NNPA), ex- The message was lessness. There should be no not be a self-serving plat- excited to not only put a voice and advocate for the pressed gratitude and rever- extremely relevant for an inadequate education for our form,” said Renah Carlisle, focus on an important issue communities they serve,” ence for the church’s rich African American congrega- children. It shouldn't be an a sales zone manager for impacting our youth, but to said Chavis, in a press history. He also highlighted tion working to keep their absence of healthcare for Ford’s Phoenix Region. also offer [another avenue] statement about the new the importance of the Black traditional values rooted in a those that need healthcare,” “Both Ford and the NNPA to increase awareness, con- STEAM column. “The Press in 2018. gentrifying neighborhood. Dr. Chavis said. “Dr. King support STEAM initiatives sideration and participation unsettling fact that every 26 “There’s a sweet, sweet Concluding a Black His- would be disturbing our and it is a reminder to our in exciting, dynamic career seconds a student drops out spirit in this church,” said tory Month series of distin- consciousness, making us children, that the impossi- opportunities available to of high school should be Chavis, greeting the con- guished special guests, Dr. uncomfortable in the name ble is possible.” all young people every- impetus enough for leaders, gregation. Chavis challenged the of Jesus, in the name of the This year, there will be where,” said Carlisle, in a mentors and all who care Located in the historic crowd to remember that, gospel and the application of more than 8 million jobs press statement about the about the future of our Shaw neighborhood of “God has been good to righteousness.” available in STEAM and new STEAM column. youth to develop a pipeline Washington, D.C., the con- Black people.” Reflecting The congregation shared for future leaders in gregation, led by Rev. Dr. on his expansive history on their appreciation for Dr. STEAM careers.” Paul H. Saddler, boasts a the front lines of the Civil Chavis’ message of motiva- The statement contin- professional, eclectic crowd Rights Movement, or as he tion through their open arms ued: “Both NNPA and Ford of the best of the district’s likes to call it, the “Freedom and wide smiles, during a share a mutual commit- “Chocolate City” past. From Movement,” Dr. Chavis reception after the service. ment and support for a Superior Court Judge as wove seamlessly through a Dr. Chavis said that we STEAM initiatives and are the First Lady to one of the timeline of Black history must choose community excited to support innova- first African American drag and its relationship to the over chaos, “a beloved com- tion, differentiation and racers as a third pew mem- familiar text. munity where we treat each opportunities that help our ber, the Twelfth Street Encouraging the audi- other fairly, treat each other youth ‘Go Further’ in Christian Church represents ence to both vote and pray, justly and look after not only tech,” and explore the lim- the diversity of Black excel- Dr. Chavis explained that the least of these, but all of itless potential of the lence, distinctive of the waiting on the Lord was no these in our community.” FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA future. THURSDAY,A-6 LOS MARCH ANGELES 1, 2018 SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-13 9, 2014 Celebration of Life Memorial Set for Doris Davis, Compton’s First Black Female Mayor

Staff and Wire report re-election. Davis was succeeded in The Compton City 1977 by another African- Council approved a memo- American, Lionel Cade, rial service February 28, an accountant and former for former mayor and Af- member of the city coun- rican American icon Doris cil, who also served only Davis on Saturday, March one term. 10 at 11 am at Compton In 1986, Davis unsuc- City Hall with a reception cessfully ran for a seat in to follow. Davis will lie the California State As- in state also at city hall on sembly’s, 54th District. March 8 from 6 - 8pm and She finished third in the March 9 from 3 - 5 pm. Democratic primary. Adam's Funeral Home in Until 2013, Davis was Compton is handling ar- the only female mayor in rangements. Compton’s history. On Doris A. Davis earned June 4, 2013, Aja Brown a place in Black History was elected as Compton’s and American History 2nd female mayor and the when she became the first city’s youngest mayor. African-American woman Compton City Coun- mayor of a metropolitan cil members are also in city in the United States in the process of finalizing a Compton in 1965. charity for people to con- The then 33-year-old sider in lieu of flowers. Davis defeated incumbent Repast will be in Compton Clyde Harland to become clerk for her first major and defeated another in- doing so, she became major metropolitan city. City Hall. Compton’s first Black city achievement. Then, eight cumbent, Compton Mayor the first female AfricanHowever, after four years years later she challenged Douglas Dollarhide. By American mayor of a as mayor she did not seek Bill Cosby’s Daughter Ensa Dies at 44 By Stacy M. BroWn setts, though Bill Cosby’s the Black Press, saying that pearing on the iconic “The dren, Erika, Erinn, Ensa, Norristown, Pennsylvania The Washington Informer spokesman Andrew Wyatt her father had been pub- Cosby Show” in 1989, as Evin, and Ennis, their only on the criminal charges fac- NNPA Member confirmed the death to Thelicly lynched in the media. a girl at a party. That epi- son. ing Bill Cosby. Washington Informer on “I strongly believe my sode, titled “I’m In with the Ennis Cosby was mur- The comedian is ac- Just one week before Monday. father is innocent of the In Crowd,” featured Ensa dered in 1997 while trying cused of sexually assault- hearings in his criminal re- “The Cosby fam- crimes alleged against him with Vanessa and a group to change a flat tire along ing a former Temple Uni- trial are set to begin, come- ily thanks many people for and I believe that racism of girls playing the Alpha- a darkened off-ramp of the versity employee more than dian Bill Cosby is mourn- their prayers for their be- has played a big role in all bet Game while chugging Interstate 405 freeway in 14 years ago. A jury failed ing the loss of his daughter, loved and beautiful Ensa, aspects of this scandal,” alcohol. Los Angeles. to reach a verdict in the trial Ensa Cosby. who recently died from re- Ensa Cosby said. Cosby and his wife of Meanwhile, a hearings last year and a new trial has Ensa Cosby, 44, died nal disease,” Wyatt said. Ensa once worked more than 50 years, Ca- are set for Monday, March been scheduled for April 2. on Friday in Massachu- Last year, Ensa spoke to alongside her father, ap- mille Cosby, had five -chil5 and Tuesday, March 6 in

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Effective 9100 block of South Harvard name should not be granted. in the office of the County The registrant commenced to Lanal Apartments, 5231 Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Boulevard in the Gramercy Any person objecting to the Clerk, except, as provided transact business under the Veronica St., Los Angeles, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 Business Name Statement Park neighborhood of Los name changes described in Subdivision (b) of Section fictitious business name or CA 90008, County of LA CNS-3103951# must be accompanied by the Angeles. Two unidentified above must file a written 17920, where it expires names listed above on n/a Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. African-American males objection that includes the 40 days after any change I declare that all information Ruth P. Isaacs, 5231 Veronica The filing of this statement in dark clothing then reasons for the objection at in the facts set forth in the in this statement is true and St., Los Angeles, CA 90008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize approached them on foot, least two court days before statement pursuant to Section correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a produced a handgun and the matter is scheduled to 17913 other than a change declares as true any material by: an individual File No. 2018040923 Fictitious Business Name shot the McLendon brothers be heard and must appear in the residence address of matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of multiple times before fleeing. at the hearing to show cause a registered owner. A new 17913 of the Business and to transact business under (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, The McLendon brothers were why the petition should not be Fictitious Business Name Professions code that the the fictitious business name Soul On Ice, 2491 W. or common law (See Section transported to California granted. If no written objection Statement must be filed registrant knows to be false or names listed above on Washington Blvd., Los 14411 et seq., Business and Hospital, where Reginald is timely filed, the court may before the expiration. Effective is guilty of a misdemeanor 10/1985 Angeles CA 90018, County Professions Code). McLendon succumbed to his grant the petition without a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information of LA Original woulds. Gregory McLendon hearing. Business Name Statement exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 survived his injuries and was Notice of Hearing: must be accompanied by the ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Herman Derell Russell, CNS-3102534# later released. To date, the Date: March 6, 2018, Time: Affidavit of Identity form. S/ Sophonia A. Shield, Owner declares as true any material 5723 So. Manhattan Pl., Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL detectives investigating this 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, Room: The filing of this statement This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90062 crime have not been able to 418 does not of itself authorize with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS identify the suspects in this The address of the court is the use in this state of a Angeles on February 23, 2018 Professions code that the by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT crime, and believe that a 111 North Hill Street, Los Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced File No. 2018038291 monetary reward may compel Angeles, CA 90012 in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under The following person(s) is members of the public to A copy of this Order to Show another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: provide information related to Cause shall be published at or common law (See Section Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on Motel 6 of Claremont, 840 S the shooting of the McLendon least once each week for four 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from ($1,000)). 02/2018 Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont brothers. The person or successive weeks prior to Professions Code). the date on which it was filed S/ Ruth P. Isaacs, Owner I declare that all information CA 91711, County of LA persons responsible for this the date set for hearing on Amended (New) Filing in the office of the County This statement was filed in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): crime represent an ongoing the petition in the following 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who Bhuvneshwari Corporation, threat to the safety of the newspaper of general CNS-3104889# in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on February 7, 2018 declares as true any material 1526 E Route 66, Flagstaff, people of Los Angeles. circulation, printed in this LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section AZ 86001 Unless withdrawn or paid county: Los Angeles Sentinel 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by City Council action, this Date: Jan 12, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the by: a Corporation offer of reward shall terminate Edward B. Moreton, Jr. NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced to on, and have no effect after, Judge of the Superior Court File No. 2018045004 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor transact business under the AUGUST 24, 2018. 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 The following person(s) is in the residence address of the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to fictitious business name or The provisions of payment CNS-3096266# (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars names listed above on N/A and all other considerations LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 1. Plank LA, 2. Knot For Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). I declare that all information shall be governed by Chapter Sale, 3. Dawn Woodworks, Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Herman Derell Russell, in this statement is true and 12 of Division 19 of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 3507 Westmount Ave, Los before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires Owner correct. (A registrant who FOR CHANGE OF NAME Angeles CA 90043, County January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change This statement was filed declares as true any material LAAC Code, as amended Case No. YS030176 by Ordinance Nos. 158157 of LA; Mailing Address: Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section Superior Court of California, Articles of Incorporation or must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Angeles on February 16, 2018 17913 of the Business and and 166666. This offer shall County of Los Angeles be given upon the condition Organization Number: AI Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the Petition of: Oscar Daniel #ON: C4111104 The filing of this statement in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false that all claimants provide Murillo for Change of Name continued cooperation within Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor TO ALL INTERESTED Dawntech, Inc, 3507 the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to the criminal justice system PERSONS: relative to this case and is Westmount Ave, Los Angeles Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars Petitioner Oscar Daniel CA 90043, CA in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). not available to public officers Murillo filed a petition with this or employees of the City, another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County S/ Prafulaben Amin, President court for a decree changing or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided Bhuvneshwari Corporation their families, persons in names as follows: This business is law enforcement or persons 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Oscar Daniel Murillo to Oscar Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los whose misconduct prompted Daniel Gomez conducted by: a this reward. If you have any Original The filing of this statement 40 days after any change Angeles on February 14, 2018 The Court orders that all 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with information regarding this persons interested in this Corporation case, please call the Los The registrant commenced CNS-3104857# the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section matter appear before this LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Angeles Police Department at court at the hearing indicated to transact business under 1-877-LAWFULL, 24 hours. in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Statement generally expires below to show cause, if any, the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS C. F. No. 18-0010-s2 or names listed above on another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from 3/1/18 why the petition for change of NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed name should not be granted. 02/2018 File No. 2018045131 CNS-3103800# I declare that all information 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed in the office of the County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Any person objecting to the The following person(s) is Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided name changes described in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: correct. (A registrant who Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section above must file a written CHR Herbal Remedies, Inc, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires objection that includes the declares as true any material 660 N Heliotrope Dr, Los matter pursuant to Section CNS-3104842# must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change reasons for the objection at Angeles, CA 90004, County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the CIVIL least two court days before 17913 of the Business and of LA Professions code that the The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section the matter is scheduled to Articles of Incorporation or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change be heard and must appear registrant knows to be false Organization Number: AI NAME STATEMENT is guilty of a misdemeanor the use in this state of a in the residence address of at the hearing to show cause #ON: C4115593 File No. 2018041720 Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE why the petition should not be punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is FOR CHANGE OF NAME exceed one thousand dollars in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name granted. If no written objection CHR Herbal Remedies, Inc, (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Case No. YS030153 is timely filed, the court may ($1,000)). 16405 Gregorio Dr, Hacienda A&A Notary Classes Superior Court of California, S/ Kevin O. Washington, or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective grant the petition without a Heights, CA 91745; CA Livescan Fingerprinting, 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious County of Los Angeles hearing. President This business is conducted 3159 W. 75th Street, Los Petition of: Khaleb Deshon Dawntech, Inc Professions Code). Business Name Statement Notice of Hearing: by: A Corporation Angeles, CA 90043, County Original must be accompanied by the McGuire by mother Shiloh Date: 5-25-18, Time: 8:30 This statement was filed The registrant commenced to of LA with the County Clerk of Los 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 Affidavit of Identity form. Antoinette Johnson for a.m., Dept.: B, Room: 340 transact business under the Registered owner(s): CNS-3103945# Change of Name Angeles on February 22, 2018 The filing of this statement The address of the court is fictitious business name or Annette Young, 3159 W. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize TO ALL INTERESTED 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, NOTICE-In accordance with names listed above on N/A 75th Street, Los Angeles, CA PERSONS: Subdivision (a) of Section the use in this state of a CA 90503 I declare that all information 90043 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Petitioner filed a petition A copy of this Order to Show 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT with this court for a decree Statement generally expires in violation of the rights of Cause shall be published at correct. (A registrant who by: an individual File No. 2018043513 another under Federal, State, changing names as follows: least once each week for four at the end of five years from declares as true any material The registrant commenced The following person(s) is Khaleb Deshon McGuire to the date on which it was filed or common law (See Section successive weeks prior to matter pursuant to Section to transact business under (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Khaleb Deshon Johnson the date set for hearing on in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and the fictitious business name 1. Heaven’s Gate Ministries, The Court orders that all Clerk, except, as provided Professions Code). the petition in the following Professions code that the or names listed above on 2. Heaven’s Gate Care Original persons interested in this newspaper of general in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false 02/2018 Facility, 3. Heavens Gate 17920, where it expires 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 matter appear before this circulation, printed in this is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information Property Management Inc., CNS-3102526# court at the hearing indicated county: Los Angeles Sentinel 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and 1141 W. 85th Street, Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL below to show cause, if any, Date: Jan. 30, 2018 in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who Angeles, CA 90044, County why the petition for change of ERIC C. TAYLOR statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). declares as true any material of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS name should not be granted. Judge of the Superior Court 17913 other than a change S/ Orlando Yepes Jr, CEO matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Any person objecting to the 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 in the residence address of CHR Herbal Remedies, Inc 17913 of the Business and Talitha La’Shay Nelson, 1141 File No. 2018040808 name changes described CNS-3096074# a registered owner. A new This statement was filed Professions code that the W. 85th Street, Los Angeles, The following person(s) is above must file a written LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false CA 90044; CA (are) doing business as: objection that includes the Statement must be filed Angeles on February 22, 2018 is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted Icontrol Balms, 4714 11th reasons for the objection at ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to by: an Individual Ave, Los Angeles CA 90043, least two court days before FOR CHANGE OF NAME January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced County of LA the matter is scheduled to Case No. ES022127 Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). to transact business under Registered owner(s): be heard and must appear Superior Court of California, must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires S/ Annette Young, Owner the fictitious business name Omarya Givhan, 4714 11th at the hearing to show cause County of Los Angeles Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from This statement was filed or names listed above on Ave, Los Angeles CA 90043 why the petition should not be Petition of: Danielle Marie The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los 02/2018 This business is conducted granted. If no written objection Wiener for Change of Name does not of itself authorize in the office of the County Angeles on February 20, 2018 I declare that all information by: an individual is timely filed, the court may TO ALL INTERESTED the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and The registrant commenced grant the petition without a PERSONS: Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who to transact business under hearing. Petitioner Danielle Marie in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material the fictitious business name Notice of Hearing: Wiener filed a petition with this another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section or names listed above on Date: 4-6-18, Time: 8:30 a.m., court for a decree changing or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and 02/2018 Dept.: M names as follows: 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed Professions code that the I declare that all information The address of the court is Danielle Marie Wiener to Dani Professions Code). 17913 other than a change in the office of the County registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and 325 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA Vinokurov Rivera Amended (New) Filing 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who A copy of this Order to Show The Court orders that all a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material persons interested in this CNS-3104866# Cause shall be published at LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section least once each week for four matter appear before this Statement must be filed 40 days after any change ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and court at the hearing indicated successive weeks prior to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the S/ Talitha La’Shay Nelson, Professions code that the the date set for hearing on below to show cause, if any, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section Owner registrant knows to be false why the petition for change of NAME STATEMENT the petition in the following File No. 2018045006 Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor newspaper of general name should not be granted. must be accompanied by the in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to Any person objecting to the The following person(s) is circulation, printed in this (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new Angeles on February 21, 2018 exceed one thousand dollars county: Los Angeles Sentinel name changes described The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). above must file a written 1. Dawn Technologies, Date: Jan. 5, 2018 2. Dawn Tech, 3507 does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Omarya Givhan, Owner ERIC C. TAYLOR objection that includes the the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed reasons for the objection at Westmount Ave., Los Judge of the Superior Court Angeles, CA 90043, County Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of Los 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 least two court days before in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement at the end of five years from Angeles on February 16, 2018 CNS-3104460# the matter is scheduled to of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Articles of Incorporation or another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with be heard and must appear or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section at the hearing to show cause Organization Number: AI ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE #ON: C4111104 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name why the petition should not be Professions Code). does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires FOR CHANGE OF NAME granted. If no written objection Registered owner(s): Dawntech, Inc., 3507 Original the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from Case No. TS021033 is timely filed, the court may 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 Superior Court of California, Westmount Ave., Los Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed grant the petition without a CNS-3104852# in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County County of Los Angeles hearing. Angeles, CA 90043; CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Petition of: Amani De’Aria This business is conducted another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided Notice of Hearing: or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section Davis by Consuelo Painia Date: Mar 09 2018, Time: by: a Corporation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (Guardian) for Change of The registrant commenced 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of 17920, where it expires 8:30 AM, Dept.: B NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change Name The address of the court to transact business under File No. 2018039362 the fictitious business name Original Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the TO ALL INTERESTED is 300 East Olive Avenue, The following person(s) is 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 PERSONS: or names listed above on Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section Burbank, CA 91502 (are) doing business as: CNS-3104831# before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change Petitioner Consuelo Painia A copy of this Order to Show 02/2018 Mubilap Care, 11725 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL filed a petition with this court I declare that all information January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of Cause shall be published at Daleside Avenue, Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new for a decree changing names least once each week for four in this statement is true and Hawthorne, CA 90250, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS as follows: correct. (A registrant who must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name successive weeks prior to County of LA NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed Amani De’Aria Davis to Amani the date set for hearing on declares as true any material Registered owner(s): File No. 2018044091 De’Aria Walker matter pursuant to Section The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective the petition in the following Abiola Orkeh, 11725 Daleside The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The Court orders that all newspaper of general 17913 of the Business and Avenue, Hawthorne, CA (are) doing business as: persons interested in this Professions code that the the use in this state of a Business Name Statement circulation, printed in this 90250 Whip Appeal Beauty & Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the matter appear before this county: Los Angeles Sentinel registrant knows to be false This business is conducted Barber Salon, 3207 54th court at the hearing indicated is guilty of a misdemeanor in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. Date: Jan 26 2018 by: an individual Street, Los Angeles CA another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement below to show cause, if any, Darrell Mavis punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced 90043, County of LA; Mailing why the petition for change of exceed one thousand dollars or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize Judge of the Superior Court to transact business under Address: 5328 7th Avenue, 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a name should not be granted. 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 ($1,000)). the fictitious business name Los Angeles CA 90043 Any person objecting to the CNS-3095852# S/ Kevin O Washington, Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on Registered owner(s): Original in violation of the rights of name changes described LOS ANGELES SENTINEL President 02/2018 Siedah Shyree Stewart, 5328 Dawntech, Inc. 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 another under Federal, State, above must file a written I declare that all information 7th Avenue, Los Angeles CA CNS-3103936# objection that includes the This statement was filed or common law (See Section in this statement is true and 90043 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and reasons for the objection at with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted least two court days before Angeles on February 22, 2018 Professions Code). FICTITIOUS declares as true any material by: an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original the matter is scheduled to NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT Subdivision (a) of Section 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/18 be heard and must appear BUSINESS 17913 of the Business and to transact business under File No. 2018031836 CNS-3102498# at the hearing to show cause 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the the fictitious business name The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL why the petition should not be NAMES Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false or names listed above on (are) doing business as: granted. If no written objection at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor 02/2018 B-Sure Tax & Financial FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is timely filed, the court may the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Services, 1232 West 52th NAME STATEMENT grant the petition without a in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Street, Los Angeles CA File No. 2018 036352 hearing. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who 90037, County of LA The following person(s) is Notice of Hearing: NAME STATEMENT in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Abiola Orkeh, Owner declares as true any material Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: Date: 3/20/18, Time: 8:30 File No. 2018 033808 17920, where it expires This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Anthony Pendleton, 815 North Area West Holdings, 5239 a.m., Dept.: A, Room: 904 The following person(s) is 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and La Brea Ave #499, Inglewood West Washington Blvd. Apt. The address of the court (are) doing business as: in the facts set forth in the Angeles on February 15, 2018 Professions code that the CA 90302 2, Los Angeles, CA 90016- is Los Angeles, Compton Loving Life Home I, 700 S. statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false This business is conducted 1955 Courthouse, 200 N. Compton Burris Ave., Compton, CA 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor by: an Individual Mailing address: 27 Pleasant Blvd., Compton, CA 90220 90211, County of Los Angeles in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced Street, Merrimac, MA 01860 A copy of this Order to Show Articles of Incorporation or a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under Registered owner(s): Cause shall be published Organization Number: AI Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from ($1,000)). the fictitious business name Nita Moton, 5239 West at least once each week #ON: 1853797 Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed S/ Siedah Shyree Stewart, or names listed above on Washington Blvd. Apt. 2, Los for four successive weeks Registered owner(s): before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Owner 02/2018 Angeles, CA 90016 prior to the date set for You Are The Difference January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed I declare that all information This business is conducted hearing on the petition in Foundation, Inc., 1249 S. Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and by: an individual the following newspaper of Diamond Bar Blvd., #351, must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Angeles on February 22, 2018 correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced to general circulation, printed Diamond Bar, CA 91765; CA Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material transact business under the in this county: LA Sentinel This business is conducted The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section fictitious business name or

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Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices names listed above on N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section Athens-Westmont Zoned Additionally, you may obtain I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name District further information, by in this statement is true and File No. 2018038729 or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Statement generally expires CEQA Categorical emailing Angela Mukirae at correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from Exemption: Class 1, Existing [email protected] . declares as true any material (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed Facilities 3/1/18 matter pursuant to Section ELG Consultancey & Original The filing of this statement in the office of the County Project Description: The CNS-3103739# 17913 of the Business and Management, 1121 N La 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/18 does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided applicant, New Hampshire LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions code that the Cienega Blvd 103, West CNS-3101950# the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section LLC, requests a Minor registrant knows to be false Hollywood CA 90069, County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Conditional Use Permit LOS ANGELES COUNTY is guilty of a misdemeanor of LA; Mailing Address: in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change (MCUP) to authorize the METROPOLITAN punishable by a fine not to Articles of Incorporation or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the continued use of a legal non- TRANSPORTATION exceed one thousand dollars Organization Number: AI NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section conforming twenty (20) unit AUTHORITY (LACMTA) ($1,000)). #ON: File No. 2018 026958 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change apartment building that is INVITATION FOR BID S/ Nita Moton, Owner Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is Professions Code). in the residence address of located at 11730 South New This statement was filed Eric Gonzales, 1121 N La (are) doing business as: Original a registered owner. A new Hampshire Avenue in the with the County Clerk of Los Cienega Blvd Apt 103, West Night Swim, Star Gaze, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8/18 Fictitious Business Name unincorporated community of LACMTA will receive Bids/ Angeles on February 12, 2018 Hollywood CA 90069This 1445 Lake Shore Ave., Los CNS-3100032# Statement must be filed West Athens-Westmont in the Proposals for OP50698 NOTICE-In accordance with business is conducted by: an Angeles, CA 90026, County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective R-2 (Two-Family Residence) - Stake Bed Trucks at the Subdivision (a) of Section Individual of LA; Mailing Address: P.O. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Zone pursuant to section(s) 9th Floor Receptionist Desk, 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant commenced Box 26064, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement 22.56.085 of the Los Angeles Vendor/Contract Management Statement generally expires to transact business under 90026 NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the County Code. Department, One Gateway at the end of five years from the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): File No. 2018031223 Affidavit of Identity form. For more information Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 the date on which it was filed or names listed above on Kira Shewfelt, 1445 Lake The following person(s) is The filing of this statement regarding this application, (9th Floor). in the office of the County 01/2018 Shore Ave., Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize contactErica Gutierrez, Los Clerk, except, as provided I declare that all information 90026 1. Baldwin Hills Juice Club, the use in this state of a Angeles County Department in Subdivision (b) of Section in this statement is true and This business is conducted 2. Viewpark Juice Club, 3. Fictitious Business Name of Regional Planning All Bids must be submitted to 17920, where it expires correct. (A registrant who by: an individual Crenshaw Juice Club, 4. in violation of the rights of (DRP), 320 W. Temple St., LACMTA, and be filed at the 40 days after any change declares as true any material The registrant commenced Greater Than One Creative, another under Federal, State, Los Angeles, CA 90012. reception desk, 9th floor, V/ in the facts set forth in the matter pursuant to Section to transact business under 4343 S. Victoria Ave, Los or common law (See Section Telephone: (213)974- CM Department, on or before statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and the fictitious business name Angeles, CA 90008, County 14411 et seq., Business and 6462, Fax: (213) 626-0434, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on 17913 other than a change Professions code that the or names listed above on of LA Professions Code). E-mail: egutierrez@planning. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at in the residence address of registrant knows to be false 01/2018 Registered owner(s): Original lacounty.gov. Case materials which time bids will be opened a registered owner. A new is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information Michael Corey Whitted, 4343 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 are available online at http:// and publicly read. Bids Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and Victoria Ave, Los Angeles, CA CNS-3097184# planning.lacounty.gov/case or received after the above date Statement must be filed exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who 90008 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at Woodcrest Library, 1340 W. and time may be rejected and before the expiration. Effective ($1,000)). declares as true any material This business is conducted 106th Street, Los Angeles, CA returned unopened. Each Bid January 1, 2014, the Fictitious S/ Eric Gonzales, Owner matter pursuant to Section by: An Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 90044. All correspondence must be sealed and marked Business Name Statement This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT received by DRP shall be Bid No. OP50698. A Pre- must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the to transact business under File No. 2018026776 considered a public record. Bid conference will be held Affidavit of Identity form. Angeles on February 14, 2018 registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name The following person(s) is If you need reasonable on 01-Mar-2018 09:00:00, The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on (are) doing business as: accommodations or auxiliary at One Gateway Plaza, Los does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to 02/2018 Dr April Hollywood Mobile aids, contact the Americans Angeles, CA 90012, Arcadia: the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Vet, 2207 W. 21st Street, Los with Disabilities Act (ADA) Room 08-95. Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires ($1,000)). in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90018, County Coordinator at (213) 974-6488 in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from S/ Kira Shewfelt, Owner correct. (A registrant who of LA; Mailing Address: 4858 (Voice) or (213)617-2292 another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed This statement was filed declares as true any material W. Pico Blvd Suite 366, Los (TDD) with at least 3 business For a copy of the Bid or common law (See Section in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90019 days’ notice. Si necesita más specifications go to 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on January 31, 2018 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): información porfavor llame al http://business.metro.net/ Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the April Lynn Rogers, 2207 W. (213) 974-6466. VendorPortal/faces/home/ Original 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 3/1/18 solicitations/openSolicitations 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/18 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor 90018 CNS-3104137# or for further information email CNS-3101997# in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Aryani Guzman at guzmana@ LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars by: An Individual metro.net. 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). The registrant commenced LOS ANGELES COUNTY 3/1/18 in the office of the County S/ Michael Corey Whitted, to transact business under METROPOLITAN CNS-3103719# in the residence address of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Owner the fictitious business name TRANSPORTATION NAME STATEMENT in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed or names listed above on AUTHORITY (LACMTA) Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES COUNTY File No. 2018034108 Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los 01/2018 INVITATION FOR BID The following person(s) is 40 days after any change Angeles on February 6, 2018 I declare that all information METROPOLITAN before the expiration. Effective TRANSPORTATION (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Tee, The Writer, 714 West statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who LACMTA will receive Bids/ AUTHORITY (LACMTA) Business Name Statement INVITATION FOR BID Olympic Blvd., Ste. 737, Los must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Proposals for C51106C1168 Angeles, CA 90015, County Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section - Metro Blue Line (MBL) of LA The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Track and System Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Refurbishmentat the 9th LACMTA will receive Bids/ does not of itself authorize Proposals for Albert Exeart, 714 West the use in this state of a Statement must be filed in the office of the County registrant knows to be false Floor Receptionist Desk, C51106C1168 - Olympic Blvd., Ste. 737, Los Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor Vendor/Contract Management Metro Blue Line (MBL) Track Angeles, CA 90015 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Department, One Gateway and System Refurbishment in violation of the rights of at the 9th Floor Receptionist This business is conducted another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 by: an Individual must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change ($1,000)). (9th Floor). Desk, Vendor/Contract or common law (See Section Management Department, The registrant commenced 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the S/ April Lynn Rogers, Owner to transact business under The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed One Gateway Plaza, Los Professions Code). Angeles, CA 90012 (9th the fictitious business name Original does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los All Bids must be submitted to or names listed above on 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/18 the use in this state of a in the residence address of Angeles on January 31, 2018 LACMTA, and be filed at the Floor). 08/2005 CNS-3101970# Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with reception desk, 9th floor, V/ I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section CM Department, on or before in this statement is true and another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name Pacific Time 2 p.m. on Friday, All Bids must be submitted to correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires March 30th, 2018, at which LACMTA, and be filed at the declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from time bids will be opened and reception desk, 9th floor, V/ matter pursuant to Section File No. 2018038530 Professions Code). Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed publicly read. Bids received CM Department, on or before 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is Original must be accompanied by the in the office of the County after the above date and time Pacific Time 2 p.m. on Friday, Professions code that the (are) doing business as: 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8/18 Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided may be rejected and returned March 30th, 2018, at which registrant knows to be false The Best In The Biz, 13112 CNS-3100056# The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section unopened. Each Bid must time bids will be opened and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL is guilty of a misdemeanor Arcturus Ave., Gardena, CA does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires be sealed and marked Bid publicly read. Bids received punishable by a fine not to 90249, County of LA the use in this state of a 40 days after any change No. C51106C1168. A Pre- after the above date and time exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Bid conference will be held may be rejected and returned ($1,000)). Willie Latimore, 13112 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section unopened. Each Bid must File No. 2018033717 on 05-Mar-2018 10:00:00, S/ Albert Exeart, Owner Arcturus Ave., Gardena, CA another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change at One Gateway Plaza, Los be sealed and marked Bid This statement was filed 90249 The following person(s) is or common law (See Section in the residence address of No. C51106C1168. A Pre- (are) doing business as: Angeles, CA 90012, Gateway: with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Room 03-28. Bid conference will be held Angeles on February 8, 2018 by: an individual (1) The Balance Of Life Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name on 05-Mar-2018 10:00:00, NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant commenced Project, (2) BOLP, 9401 S. Original Statement must be filed at One Gateway Plaza, Los Subdivision (a) of Section to transact business under Lasalle Ave., Los Angeles, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8/18 before the expiration. Effective Angeles, CA 90012, Gateway: CA 90047, County of LA For a copy of the Bid 17920, a Fictitious Name the fictitious business name CNS-3099909# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious specifications go to Room 03-28. Statement generally expires or names listed above on Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement Salena Collins, 9401 S. http://business.metro.net/ at the end of five years from 11/2017 must be accompanied by the VendorPortal/faces/home/ the date on which it was filed I declare that all information Lasalle Ave., Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. For a copy of the Bid 90047 NAME STATEMENT solicitations/openSolicitations in the office of the County in this statement is true and The filing of this statement or for further information specifications go to Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted File No. 2018025187 does not of itself authorize http://business.metro.net/ by: an individual The following person(s) is email Robert Romanowski at in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material the use in this state of a [email protected]. VendorPortal/faces/home/ 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name 3/1/18 solicitations/openSolicitations 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and transact business under the Rhonda O’Neal in violation of the rights of CNS-3103967# or for further information in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the fictitious business name or Propductions, 11945 another under Federal, State, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL email Robert Romanowski at statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false names listed above on N/A Magnolia Blvd., PH 11, or common law (See Section [email protected]. 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information Valley Village, CA 91607, 14411 et seq., Business and LOS ANGELES COUNTY 3/1/18 in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and County of LA Professions Code). METROPOLITAN CNS-3103199# a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): Original TRANSPORTATION LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). declares as true any material Rhonda O’Neal, 11945 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 AUTHORITY (LACMTA) Statement must be filed S/ Willie Latimore, Owner matter pursuant to Section Magnolia Blvd., PH 11, Valley CNS-3097182# REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOTICE before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Village, CA 91607 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The City of Los Angeles, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the This business is conducted Department of Public Works, Business Name Statement Angeles on February 14, 2018 registrant knows to be false by: an Individual LACMTA will receive is requesting owner-operators must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to Proposals for AE51242 - of dump trucks to submit an Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to transact business under the GOVERNMENT Metro Eastside Transit application for the As-Needed The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or Corridor Phase 2 Project Haul Truck Program’s does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A – Advanced Conceptual Waiting List. Trucks must be the use in this state of a at the end of five years from S/ Salena Collins, Owner I declare that all information Engineering (A.C.E.) Design/ capable of legally carrying This statement was filed in this statement is true and 15 to 20.7 tons, have three Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed LOS ANGELES COUNTY Urban Design Svc at the in violation of the rights of in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who 9th Floor Receptionist Desk, (3) to five (5) axles, and Angeles on February 8, 2018 declares as true any material METROPOLITAN meet other requirements as another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided TRANSPORTATION Vendor/Contract Management or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Department, One Gateway specified in the Offer of Work. Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and AUTHORITY (LACMTA) Program information, blank 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires INVITATION FOR BID Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Professions Code). 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the (9th Floor). applications, and copies of Original in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false the Offer of Work may be at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor obtained by accessing the 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/18 statement pursuant to Section LACMTA will receive bids for CNS-3101985# 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to All Proposals must be City’s website: http://bss. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars C50899C1158 - Azusa Santa lacity.org, calling (213) 847- in the residence address of Fe Depot Rehabilitation & submitted to LACMTA, and a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). be filed at the reception desk, 0873 or by writing to: in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Rhonda O’Neal, Owner Reuse Project at the 9th Bureau of Street Services Fictitious Business Name Floor Receptionist Desk, 9th floor, V/CM Department, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires This statement was filed on or before 2:00 p.m. Pacific As-Needed Haul Truck NAME STATEMENT 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los Vendor/Contract Management Program before the expiration. Effective Department, One Gateway Time on Monday, April 9, File No. 2018037699 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the Angeles on January 30, 2018 2018. Proposals received 1149 S. Broadway Street, The following person(s) is statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Suite 400 Business Name Statement (9th Floor). after the above date and time (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section may be rejected and returned Los Angeles, California Kat House, 4112 S Adams Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name unopened. Each Proposal 90015 Blvd., Los Angeles, CA The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires must be sealed and marked Attention: Sergio Samayoa, 90016, County of LA; Mailing Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from This project is a Small Program Coordinator does not of itself authorize Business Enterprise (SBE) Proposal No. AE51242. A Address: 622 Wall Street the use in this state of a Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Pre-Proposal conference will (213) 847-0872 B128, Los Angeles, CA 90014 before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Set-Aside contract. To APPLICATIONS WILL BE Fictitious Business Name participate in this IFB, bidders be held on March 5, 2018 1:30 Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided p.m. at One Gateway Plaza, ACCEPTED February 26 Karen Lynnette Johnson, Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section must be SBE certified with THRU March 16, 2018. another under Federal, State, LACMTA prior to proposal Los Angeles, CA 90012, 622 Wall Street B128, Los or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Boardroom 03-32. CN945727 AE18000019M Angeles, CA 90014 Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change due date. For information on Mar 1,8, 2018 14411 et seq., Business and the Set-Aside program, visit 3/1, 3/8/18 Angela Howard, 3800 W. Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section http://mymetro/DEOD/Pages/ CNS-3094053# Original For a copy of the RFP LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CA 90008 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/18 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Small-Business-certification- Unit.aspx. All Bids must be specifications go to Teressa Percell, 434 E. San CNS-3101954# Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of http://business.metro.net/ Pedro 518, Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new submitted on forms furnished by LACMTA, and must be VendorPortal/faces/home/ 90014 another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name solicitations/openSolicitations This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed filed at the reception desk, PUBLIC 9th floor, V/CM Department, or for further information by: Joint Venture NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective email Adrian Luesang at The registrant commenced File No. 2018031766 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious on or before 2:00 p.m. Pacific AUCTION/ Time on Tuesday, April 17, [email protected]. to transact business under The following person(s) is Original Business Name Statement 3/1/18 SALES the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8/18 must be accompanied by the 2018, at which time bids will CNS-3103887# or names listed above on Nell + Hayes, 5831 Seawalk CNS-3100039# Affidavit of Identity form. be opened and publicly read. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 02/2018 Dr., Unit 216, Playa Vista, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement Bids received later than the I declare that all information CA 90094, County of LA does not of itself authorize above date and time will be LOS ANGELES COUNTY in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a rejected and returned to the METROPOLITAN NOTICE OF LIEN SALE correct. (A registrant who Gaillotta Anthony, 5831 NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name bidder unopened. Each bid TRANSPORTATION PURSUANT TO CIVIL declares as true any material Seawalk Dr., Unit 216, Playa File No. 2018029739 in violation of the rights of must be sealed and marked AUTHORITY (Metro) CODE §798.56A AND matter pursuant to Section Vista, CA 90094 The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Bid No. C50899C1158. A Pre- REQUEST FOR COMMERCIAL CODE §§ 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Bid conference will be held PROPOSALS 7209 AND 7210 Professions code that the by: an individual Francisco’s Tailor, 3915 W. 14411 et seq., Business and on 21-Mar-2018 10:00:00, To: Rokki McCann registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced to Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, Professions Code). at One Gateway Plaza, Los 7650 Balboa Boulevard, is guilty of a misdemeanor transact business under the CA 90043, County of LA Original Angeles, CA 90012, William Metro will receive proposals Space 99 punishable by a fine not to fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 Mulholland: Room 15-27. for Van Nuys, California 91406 Jose Francisco Varagas, PS50306 – Long Range exceed one thousand dollars names listed above on N/A CNS-3097185# Parking Planning Support Robert Dwayne Neal 3915 W. Slauson Ave., Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ($1,000)). I declare that all information Services per specifications 7650 Balboa Boulevard, S/ Karen Lynnette Johnson, in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90043 For a copy of the IFB go to on file at the LACMTA Office Space 99 Partner correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS http://business.metro.net/ of Procurement & Material Van Nuys, California 91406 This statement was filed declares as true any material by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT VendorPortal/faces/home/ Mgmt, One Gateway Plaza, WESTERN SALE LOAN with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced File No. 2018022715 solicitations/openSolicitations Los Angeles, CA 90012 (9th ASSN Angeles on February 13, 2018 17913 of the Business and to transact business under The following person(s) is or for further information Floor). 7345 E. Evans Road NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: email Robert Romanowski at Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false or names listed above on Cen Family Extensive Care, [email protected]. YOU ARE HEREBY 11/1985 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor 3615 Wellington Rd., #B, 3/1/18 This project is a Small Business NOTIFIED that Park Royale Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Los Angeles, CA 90016, CNS-3104569# Mobile Home Park claims a in this statement is true and County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Enterprise (SBE) Set-Aside at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars contract. To participate in lien against the mobilehome the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Articles of Incorporation or described below in the sum declares as true any material Organization Number: AI LOS ANGELES COUNTY this RFP, proposers must in the office of the County S/ Gaillotta Anthony, Owner be SBE certified with Metro of $20,090.38. This sum Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section #ON: 201217310173 DEPARTMENT OF represents the storage 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): REGIONAL PLANNING prior to proposal due date. in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los For information on the Set- value of the site where the 17920, where it expires Angeles on February 6, 2018 Professions code that the Cen Family Extended LLC, NOTICE OF PUBLIC mobilehome has been stored registrant knows to be false 3615 Wellington Rd., #B, Los HEARING Aside Program, visit metro. 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with net/about/deod. All proposals from June 1, 2016 through is guilty of a misdemeanor Angeles, CA 90016; CA The Los Angeles County January 31, 2018, plus costs in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section Hearing Officer will conduct must be received on or before statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by: incurred in removing or exceed one thousand dollars a Limited Liability Company a public hearing to consider Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires Pacific Time at the storing the mobilehome, and ($1,000)). The registrant commenced the project described below. 2:00 pm other amounts recoverable in the residence address of at the end of five years from You will have an opportunity address listed above, sent a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed S/ Jose Francisco Varagas, to transact business under under California Civil Code § Owner the fictitious business name to testify, or you can submit to the attention of Angela Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Mukirae. Each proposal 798.56a. The rental rate for This statement was filed or names listed above on written comments to the storage is $21.08 per day, Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided planner below or at the public must be sealed and marked before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los 08/2013 and additional amounts may Angeles on February 5, 2018 I declare that all information hearing. If the final decision Proposal No. PS50306. accrue for utilities, storage, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires on this proposal is challenged Proposals received later than Business Name Statement 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and attorney’s fees, publication Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who in court, testimony may be the above date and time will must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the be rejected and returned to fees and other expenses 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material limited to issues raised before before the date of sale. Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section or at the public hearing. the proposer unopened. A The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Manufacturer: 09961 at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Hearing Date and Time: Pre-Proposal conference does not of itself authorize in the residence address of GUERDON the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 9:00 will be held at 2:00 pm on Tradename: GREATLAKES the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new a.m. Tuesday March 13, 2018 Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County registrant knows to be false Model: Unknown Hearing Location: 320 West at the Henry Huntington in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor rd Year of Manufacture: 1961 in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Temple St., Hall of Records, Conference Room, 3 Floor, another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective located at the address above. Decal or License No.: 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars Rm. 150, Los Angeles, CA AAP2596 or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 90012 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 40 days after any change ($1,000)). 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Fictitious Business Name solicitations/openSolicitations. Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with Avenue within the West YOU ARE FURTHER B-1 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Smithsonian Channel Shows ‘The Lost Tapes: Malcolm X’ at CAAM Angelenos come out for an evening of knowledge and discourse surrounding Malcolm X at the California African American Museum.

BY SHANNEN HILL episode, there are tapes of X story know it really, really film and Malcolm X’s con- Contributing Writer Malcolm interacting with wellandIwantedtoshow tributions. his family, mentors and some familiar information, “I usually never come to The Smithsonian Chan- friends as well as some of but also some new informa- downtown, but it was good nel hosted a special showing thepeoplehedidn’tget tion with these tapes.” to see the museum and talk of “The Lost Tapes: Mal- along with so well. It also The evening was a with some of the politi- colm X,” at the California illustrates his ideals and social event as well as a cians,” said Elka Worner, African American Museum growth leading to his assas- showing of The Lost Tapes. professor and documentary in Exposition Park last sination. About an hour before the maker. “Also seeing this Thursday, Feb. 22. “I really appreciate showing, there was a net- footage that I probably LostTapesisaseries CAAM for hosting things working mixer at the muse- would’ve never seen in my that shows speeches, news- like this. I immediately um where different politi- life was great. It really gave casts and rarely seen RSVP’d,” said Monique cians, lobbyist and commu- a more well-rounded depic- archival footage of different Bacon of the Coalition of nity activists were able to tion of Malcolm X.” historical moments and peo- COURTESY OF SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL 100 Black Women. “I share their ideas over a glass “The Lost Tapes: Mal- CBS2’s Pat Harvey (Left) and Producer Tom Jennings ple. The show has featured appreciate this because it (Right) smile for a photo before showing “The Lost Tapes: Pearl Harbor, the L.A. Riots Malcolm X.” showed another side to and more. On Feb. 26, the Malcolm X. There were channel premiered an producer of “The Lost colm X” starts with a power- people who demonized episode on Malcolm X, Tapes: Malcolm X.” “Some ful and symbolic video of him, but I always knew in which shows tapes from as of the tapes come from two reporters asking Mal- my heart and my spirit that early as the 1950s. These archives at universities and colm what his biological last he was a kind man and that tapes are not easy to come some we were given from name is. The video shows he just wanted to do what- ever he could do to liberate us.” Producer Tom Jennings has worked on many films in this format, including

“The Fidel Castro Tapes” COURTESY OF SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL and the “Assassination Executive Director, George Davis, of the California African Tapes of John F. Kennedy American Museum welcomes everyone to Exposition Park. and Martin Luther King, Jr.” His films do not feature of wine and hors d'oeuvres. colm X” will have another any actors or narrators. After the showing, there was showing on the Smithsonian Instead, they feature only a panel discussion led by Channel on March 2 at 10

COURTESY OF SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL videos from the time of the CBS2 News’ Pat Harvey. p.m. but you can also catch Californians mingle and network at the California African American Museum before see- events and a few screens She spoke with one of the it online at www.smithsoni- ing “The Lost Tapes: Malcolm X.” with readable information curators of the Smithsonian anchannel.com and on the to give more context. National Museum of Smithsonian Channel’s by and take close to a year to the garage of Malcom X’s Malcolm’s eloquence and “This is hard to do, but African American History YouTube. For more infor- find and put together for the dentist’s son. We have to do intensity while also display- there’s nothing better than and Culture, Damion mation on upcoming events show. that 100 times over and then ing the reporters focus on going back to the authentic Thomas, and the producer of at the California African “We look wherever we we have a film.” his last name rather than his form,” said Jennings. “Peo- “The Lost Tapes: Malcolm American Museum, visit can,” said Tom Jennings, “The Lost Tapes: Mal- cause. Throughout the ple who know the Malcolm X,” Tom Jennings, about the caamuseum.org. Passing the Torch: A Black History Month program at the Museum of African American Art BY DARRALYNN HUTSON look around this crowd of when he focused on our Contributing Writer people and it feels like fami- responsibility to reach the ly. So many of you look like next generation. “I remem- The Museum of African my aunties and cousins.” berwhenIheadthesaying American Art, housed on the Says Dr. Lafayette. “I have ‘we stand on the shoulders 3rd floor of Macy’s in the to reiterate that training is of our forefather,’” says Baldwin Hills Crenshaw everything. We were trained Perkins. “Well, I say it’s time Plaza, in collaboration with to be non-violent leaders. By to us to get off their shoul- LAUSD Arts Education and understanding the cracks in ders and do the work needed The Gateway Education the system, we were able to to gear our children up for a Foundation, hosted a 2-part get a crowbar and open it fight. My challenge to you is Black History Month pro- Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young at the Museum of African American art housed wide open. But the non-vio- to share your time and expe- gram that included a day in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw plaza on the 3rd floor of Macys’ during the Black History lent training was so impor- riences with our children. with three hundred LAUSD Month program “Passing the Torch” in collaboration with LAUSD Arts Education and the tant. We have to train the They will never understand elementary and middle Gateway Education Foundation. children because we’re not what we know unless we school students as well as a going to be here forever. But develop a greater sense of community reception and with LAUSD Arts and Edu- suffering of our people to expressed nothing but opti- I’m not worried about the urgency and get real about conversation entitled, “Pass- cation, and the work of redeem America.” mism when asked about future.” what we're really passing to ing the Torch to America’s Rory Pullins, this dialogue Impactful as well as what the future holds for our Former Mayor Perkins our children when we pass Youth.” Joining the dialogue was able to happen. We’re hopeful, Dr. Lafayette next generation of leaders. “I summed up the conversation this torch.” were iconic civil rights lead- celebrating 42 years and 40 ers including former UN in this location and as the Ambassador Andrew Young, oldest African American L.A. Starts Social Media Campaign Civil Rights leader and Museum in Los Angeles, organizer, Dr. Bernard we’re proud to play host.” Lafayette, along with the This program was the to Highlight LAPD Diversity first African American mind child of Phillip Brown, mayor of Selma, Alabama; father of Rory Pullins of the CITY NEWS SERVICE James Perkins, Jr. Gateway Education Founda- The group of about 100 tion. “My father had been A social media campaign patrons crowded a room in taking kids to Selma for highlighting diversity in the the exhibit hall to hear decades so that they knew Los Angeles Police Depart- words from three men with this history. He’ll be 92 on ment and encouraging more great wisdom. After being August 6th.” Angelenos to consider work- filled with fruit and cheese, Aftertheplayingofa ing in local law enforcement a full meal of Chicken and portion of a documentary on was unveiled last Thursday. Rice was then served with Selma Activist Amenia The “Our LAPD” cam- champagne glasses. Plates Boynton, a pivotal staple in paign features an Olympic A social media campaign highlighting diversity in the Los Angeles Police Department and full of greens, yams, mac & the civil rights movement medalist and mother of encouraging more Angelenos to consider working in local law enforcement was unveiled cheese and ham moved and with the introduction of twins, a formerly homeless last Thursday. across the room as people the evening’s MC, TV com- father of four, and a filled their bellies. Berlinda mercial actor, Stephen Guatemalan-born architect. awareness of the LAPD’s Police Department is proud yet come from a wide range Fontenot-Jamerson, presi- Willis, the talk got off to a The campaign is a collabora- commitment to diversity — that it continues to reflect of unique backgrounds, eth- dent of the Museum of great start. “I’ll be 86 years tion involving the Mayor’s and building on that com- the rich diversity that makes nicities, and life experi- African American Art, gave old next month….everyone Innovation Team, the Los mitment with the next gen- this city a vibrant place to ences,” Beck said. the introduction as people at this table has been fighting Angeles Police Department, eration of recruits.” call home,” LAPD Chief “If you are committed to settled in for a treat. “We for a combined 100 years or and the City of Los Angeles The campaign also Charlie Beck said. creating healthy communi- did a workshop earlier this more of keeping things Personnel Department. includes information about “As we build the next ties and making L.A. a better morning with 300 LAUSD going,” believes former UN “Law enforcement is the LAPD application and generation of police officers place to live, there is a career kids that showed up for a ½ Ambassador Andrew Young, more effective when it recruitment process, and and the workforce of L.A.’s waiting for you here at the day workshop with these “Don't believe what Trump reflects the community it highlights the different future, we embrace a cam- LAPD.” same three gentleman,” says. I was in Florida before serves,” Mayor Eric career paths available at the paign that highlights the Links to the campaign says Fontenot-Jamerson. I came here and something is Garcetti said. “This cam- LAPD. men and women who put on can be found at http://join- “Because of our partnership happening. We’re taking the paign is about increasing “The Los Angeles the same uniform everyday, lapd.com/ourlapd/ THURSDAY,A-6 LOS MARCH ANGELES 1, 2018 SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYLASENTINEL.NET 9,B-2 2014

canvas, says Jeff Friday, In just two years, de Passe Jones Entertain- ABFF Ventures CEO. “It ABFF Honors has become ment. has allowed me to show one of the most talked The 2018 ABFF Hon- my love of “all things about Hollywood events, ors sponsors are BET Net- Black,” by curating expe- attracting top-tier tal- works (Presenting Spon- riences that promote our ent and press coverage in sor), AT&T and Cadillac culture and support young mainstream and African (Red Carpet Sponsors), creative people who are American media outlets American Airlines (Of- now changing the world,” including, LA Times, Es- ficial Airline Sponsor), Jeff continues. sence, Variety, Deadline, Hennessy (Official Spirit Grammy-winning art- Extra, and The Associ- Sponsor), Hilton (Official ist Charlie Wilson, ac- ated Press. The show had Hotel Sponsor) and CBS, companied by The Adam its broadcast premiere on Comcast, Creative Artists Blackstone Band, ended BET Networks. Agency, Facebook, HBO, the night on a high note The event was execu- Morgan Stanley, Motion signing “I’m Blessed” and tive produced by ABFF Picture Association of “Outstanding” to an en- Ventures founder Jeff America (MPAA), Netflix, Ava DuVernay receives the Industry Visionary Award COURTESY PHOTO ergetic audience standing Friday, in association Prudential and Universal on their feet and singing with Suzanne de Passe Pictures (Corporate Diver- Sentinel newS Service Carl Payne II, Bentley Kyle row, Queen Sugar (OWN) along to every word. and Madison Jones for sity Sponsors). Evans) received the Classic took home the coveted Last night, ABFF Ven- Television Award. Television Show of the Year tures hosted its annual Regina Hall, Lena (Drama) award. Ava Du- American Black Film Fes- Waithe, Armie Hammer and Vernay, along with the cast tival (ABFF) Honors at the Snoop Dogg made special (Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Don- Beverly Hilton in Los An- presentations to the honor- dre Whitfield, Tina Lifford, geles. The ceremony, host- ees and Harrison Ford made Bianca Lawson, Timon ed by actor and comedian a surprise video tribute to Kyle Durrett) accepted their Cedric the Entertainer, hon- Billy Dee Williams. award. ored director Ava DuVernay Black-ish (ABC) and Additional winners of with the Industry Vision- Insecure (HBO) were an- the night included Get Out Jordan Peele ary Award, legendary actor nounced as winners of the (Universal Pictures), for Billy Dee Williams with the Television Show of the Year Movie of the Year. Jordan Hollywood Legacy Award, (Comedy) category, pre- Peele, Lil Rel Howery, Bet- comedian Tiffany Haddish sented by actor and come- ty Gabriel and Marcus Hen- with the Rising Star Award, dian Lil Rel Howery. Tracee derson accepted the award. actor Omari Hardwick with Ellis Ross, Deon Cole, Issa “Some of you know that the Distinguished ABFF Rae, Jay Ellis and Yvonne I did not enter this industry Alumni Award and the Orji accepted their awards as an artist. I came into this writer and cast of “Martin” on behalf of their show, cast business as an advertiser (Martin Lawrence, Tichina and crew. with a profound love for art, Arnold, Tisha Campbell, For the second year in a and the ABFF became my Snoop Dogg and Angela Bassett Billy Dee Williams receives Hollywood Legacy Award

Tiffany Haddish receives Rising Star (L-R) Tisha Campbell, Martin Lawrence and cast and writer of "Martin" receive Classic Omari Harwick receives Award Television Awards Distiguished ABFF Alumni Award CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Mar. 3 Family Arts Fest @ Pepperdine University The 6th Annual Holi Festival of Colors in Los Angeles, CA will be on March 10 & The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University will host its an- 11 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Whittier Narrows Park, 750 S. Santa Anita Avenue, nual Family Arts Fest, a community event featuring arts activities and performances for South El Monte. In 2017 we had 10,000 people, and in 2018 we are expecting around children and adults, as well as museum tours and some of Los Angeles’ most popular food the same. Deriving from a traditional Indian festival, this traveling celebration of Holi trucks, on Saturday, March 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m A full schedule of activities and artists Festival of Colors invites guests to come and celebrate the simple, joyful aspects of life. will be available prior to the event at http://arts.pepperdine.edu/. Tickets, which are $5, Activities include live music, DJ’s, top of the hour color throws, interactive dance, yoga, are available now by calling (310) 506-4522 or visiting arts.pepperdine.edu. Activities and free hugs, crafts and a range of ethnic vegetarian dishes. The festival strives to cre- food trucks are subject to change. Pepperdine University is located at 24255 Pacific Coast ate an atmosphere of love, respect, compassion and spirituality. You can know more Highway in Malibu, CA about this festival in the press kit that is attached to this mail or at our website: www. festivalofcolorsusa.com Mar. 7 Exercise with Wii Mar. 14 Come to the Hyde Park Library and bowl, play baseball, basketball and tennis, windsurf Free performance with CSUN’s own Samuel Goldberg Honors String Quartet and more with wii videogaming on the big screen. The Wii system allows you to “play” and Harlem Quartet with CSUN’s Samuel Goldberg Honors String Quartet at The Soraya, exercise just by moving your arms. You decide how much to move your body. Perfect for Wednesday, March 14 at 7:30 pm at the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall at the Younes people who need exercise but have mobility restrictions and a lot of fun for everyone. It’s and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) 18111 Nordhoff not as “hi tech” as you think. Just move your arm. Come try it out. First session: Wednes- Street, Northridge, CA 91330. Praised for its “panache” by The New York Times, the day, March 7 at 11 a.m. at Hyde Park – Miriam Matthews Branch Library located at 2205 Harlem Quartet is “bringing a new attitude to classical music, one that is fresh, bracing W. Florence Ave. in Los Angeles, CA 90043. Please call (323) 750-7241 or visit www.lapl. and intelligent,” says theCincinnati Enquirer. This free concert will be performed in the org intimate 500-seat Plaza del Sol Performance Hall situated alongside The Soraya on the CSUN campus. This residency is the epitome of arts education, and the extremely- af Mar. 9- Aug. 18 fordable ticket price makes it even more an event not to miss.” Single tickets for Harlem Sin Censura: A Mural Remembers L.A Quartet with CSUN’s Goldberg String Quartet are free. For more information or to -pur The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLA) will present Sin Censura: A Mural Remembers L.A. featuring Chicana artist Barbara Carrasco’s landmark 1981 mural chase tickets, visit http:// L.A. History: A Mexican Perspective, on view March 9, 2018 to August 18, 2018. This is the www.valleyperformin- first time the full length of the mural, which portrays the city’s history through a series of gartscenter.org or call vignettes woven into the flowing hair of la reina de Los Ángeles (the queen of Los Ange- 818.677.3000. Tickets are les), will be shown inside a museum setting, presented across three walls of an intimate free and a $5 Arts Access gallery to bring visitors eye-level with the 80-foot panoramic work. The rarely exhibited fee is applied to each re- mural was most recently on view last fall at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles as served tickets. part of the Getty-led initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is located at 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007. Please visit www.nhm.org for more information Mar. 10 & 11 6th Annual Holi Festival of Colors

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BY LAUREN A. JONES and I’m blessed for that. a lot of stuff that was put out my commitment, they Contributing Writer Now, I just give everything there that wasn’t true and approved it, which opened back to the kids and create now it’s time to clear the air up my recruitment process Los Angeles Sentinel opportunities where they and hear from the horse’s all over again and I chose to (LAS): What does the term can have as many if not mouth. We have a lot of peo- go to UCLA. No knock to man-child mean to you? more than I had. ple that are big names in the Long Beach State, but it’s Schea Cotton (SC): LAS: How was it play- NBA space who were just a different level and I Men amongst boys, man- ing at Mater Dei High involved in this piece, who felt like my skills warranted child is the moniker that I School? did interviews on their own that scholarship, all the was given when I first start- SC: Mater Dei is an recognizance. It’s powerful national titles and this is the ed playing. I accelerated at experience that I would say everyone who sees it gets hit west coast North Carolina at an alarming rate because I isn’t for everyone. It’s a more in the spiritual realm the end of the day, so I played against older bigger great institution, great and it moves you. trained at UCLA all through kids, I made it look easy school. It’s like a college the LAS: How do you man- school playing at the UCLA against kids my age way they rotate and sched- age the level of attention men’s gym with the NBA LAS: When was the ule different class[es] every you received at such an players. I had an opportuni- first time you remember morning. They do a really early age? ty and I took advantage, me, being called man-child? good job at their sports and SC: Just being grounded Earl Watson, Bill Knight, SC: The first time I have a really big following. and the household. Your par- we all came in together and remember being called man- The alumni [are] very sup- ents have to play a big part everyone was excited. We child was on my 12th birth- portive and it’s a household in keeping you driven and went through all the fresh- day, I had 40 points at Car- name. The school gave me the value of integrity and man summer program son High School in a tourna- an opportunity to really work ethic. I’m a man of my classes, passed all my ment and after that they hone my skills and develop word and that started in the courses the last day of FSP, started saying ‘man he at another level. I’m still house with my father. He my proctor comes up and played like a man possessed, very close with everybody would get up early, come brought me a newspaper that kids a man-child.’ After in the organization, Coach home, work late, never com- that reads, ‘UCLA Invali- that it just started steam- McKnight and a lot of the plained and did it again the dates Cotton’s Test Score.’ rolling. players still come back. I next morning. He had You could’ve bought me for LAS: Describe growing was just there for the Nike almost 19 back surgeries at a dollar, something that was up in Los Angeles. Extravaganza, so it’s nice to one point, so I learned what accepted to Long Beach SC: Challenging the city go home and they have my true work ethic looks like State wasn’t accepted to has a lot of great things that name on the wall, they and to have that grit to keep UCLA, so I knew some- it represents, then there’s a retired my jersey so it feels the hunger when you’re thing was going on and then lot of challenging things that good. I’m a part of the fra- doing something that you I was being slandered and aren’t so good. Obviously ternity. enjoy you’ll never work a everybody thought that I my peers, some of them LAS: What went into day in your life, so I took was dumb and I didn’t pass that to heart. my test and you shouldn’t LAS: What was it like make exceptions for jocks seeing your name and face when I wasn’t doing any- on Sports Illustrated, ESPN thing wrong I actually did and other major media out- everything the right way lets? and I was being penalized SC: Surreal after all the for things that were out of work you put in to actually my control. see the payoff. That’s what LAS: What inspired you used to drive me. It wasn’t to finally share your story? the fame and all these other SC: It was some of the different things. It was just trials I went through. I’m an COURTESY PHOTO the rush I would get when introvert, so I kind of went Schea Cotton at private screening for his documentary, “Manchild – The Schea Cotton Story” at Raleigh Studios in people were pleased with into a shell and just closed in Hollywood, CA on Feb. 12, 2018. the body of work. I wanted didn’t want to be bothered to be the best, I love to com- with people. Every time I were living in Orange Coun- three and a half years ago. pete in that 1-on-1 chal- went to the gas station peo- ty and things became chal- My father filmed a lot of the lenge. I tested myself grow- ple asked me why aren’t you lenging financially at that documentary, so a lot of the time [and] it was the best footage we own, which has decision to make, so I trans- been a blessing. It’s almost ferred back to Bosco where I like he had the foresight, he initially started as a fresh- saw it ahead of time so our man. It worked out, every- family is very close knit. I’m thing worked out. As far as really close to my mom, playing, there’s obviously a she’s been my rock through different experience playing all of this. Stay grounded at Mater Dei and Bosco and just remember how far PHOTO BY CHRIS HALL from an athletic standpoint, I’ve come and where I’ve Schea Cotton, shown at a Nike camp in 1998, while in high but St. John Bosco is a well- come from and just keep my school at St John Bosco. rounded school as well. faith strong. LAS: What was your LAS: What are you hop- went in different directions, your decision to transfer to family dynamic like? ing that people receive from COURTESY PHOTO gangs and drugs the usual St. John Bosco halfway SC: The family busi- the video and documentary? Schea Cotton graced the cover of Sports Illustrated. He but basketball gave me a dif- through your high school ness, my father was a con- SC: I’m hoping that was named the 1995 CIF State Player of the Year after ferent channel and an tenure? tractor and my mother did people receive a refreshed winning a championship at Mater Dei High School. avenue to hone my skills SC: My father had a[n] the administrative work. It outlook on who I actually and some of that energy and L.A. County permit as a was a good marriage. My am. I think I was slandered ing up with older guys big- in the NBA and all these aggression that I had as a kid contractor, at the time we father passed away about over the years and there was ger, stronger, faster because things. It just really hit my I knew when I got with my heart and I got to the point peers that I would reign whereIsaidIwanttodo supreme and it was more something more, bigger than [for] confidence than any- when I played. I got with my thing. producer and the team who LAS: What was the made the documentary and highest point for you? it was years of production. I SC: When I won my pulled the trigger finally state championship in high when I finished playing, school, 1995 at Mater Dei. which was right around 30 We were in Oakland at the years old. Oakland Coliseum, [when] LAS: What’s the idea we beat Oakland Freemont behind the brand Manchild at that point I knew I had Inc.? arrived. I don’t know if I’ve SC: It’s not so much felt anything to that capacity about basketball, but it’s sense. about the game of life LAS: What happened being taught through bas- after high school? ketball and how to win at it SC: Graduated from by making the right deci- high school, I had commit- sions and build at it by get- ted to go to Long Beach ting the right people around State with my brother you. Understanding that (James Cotton). My brother sticking to the circle when COURTESY PHOTO chose to go [with] financial things are going well, take Schea Cotton, a high school basketball phenom, hosts a private screening and Q&A for his documentary, “Manchild – hardship to the NBA. I care of the people that take The Schea Cotton Story” at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, CA on Feb. 12, 2018. asked to be released from care of you. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 SPORTS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL C-2 Student Athlete of the Week: Timothy Mosley BY AMANDA SCURLOCK ed by schools. Purdue and the L.A. South East Pan- can repel recruiters from Sports Writer California showed interest thers Pop Warner team. showing interest. while Arizona and UNLV Through the years, his “You got to make sure This recent commit to gave him offers, according father was a key driving you take care of your aca- the University of Nevada at to 247 Sports. With the force for Mosley. Using the demics early because a lot Las Vegas (UNLV) put in attention from schools, wisdom gained from hav- of dudes, they don’t realize work as a defensive end for came attention from other ing a checkered past, he in a couple of years, they the Dorsey Dons football high school teams. worked to keep Mosley on [are] gonna be trying to get team. With the distinct “I’m like on other the straight and narrow. recruited,” Mosley said. intellect to discern where team’s radars because I’m “He just made sure I Although it’s not his the ball carrier is and the being recruited,” Mosley never was really in the favorite subject, Mosley nimble agility to match said. “It’s like a difference streets, he made sure I was mentioned how English their speed pace for pace, from last year, nobody always doing something,” class helps him the most Mosley can stop offensive knew who I was coming Mosley said. “He’s just during game time situa- plays in their tracks. into this season.” been coming to my games tions. English classes Mosley is also a stal- The attention brought since Pop Warner.” taught Mosley how to think wart in the classroom, pressure, but Mosley Mosley also suited up critically, he applies this flaunting a coveted 3.7 decided to focus on for the boys’ basketball during football games. GPA. Math is his subject of improving his gameplay AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL team this season, gaining a “People think football Senior defensive end Timothy Mosley aided the Dorsey and not focusing on said season high of six points in is just all instinct and ath- choice; his most recent Dons to their second consecutive City Section Champi- class being pre-Calculus. pressure. Mosley’s book onship appearance and maintained a 3.7 GPA. the Don’s 85-65 win over leticism and physicality, “I [have] always been smarts kept him a high per- Locke in early February. but it’s really not,” Mosley good at math, so it’s always former in the classroom, you can’t really rely on 2016 season with 30 tack- He noted how academ- said. “When someone can been my favorite subject,” but self-motivation helps people to tell you what to les, six tackles for loss, ics played a major role in outthink you in football, Mosley said. “No matter him endure through sports do. That’s what a lot of nine sacks and two forced being recruited to colleges they can still beat you on a what the school, I’m and school work. people do, they rely on fumbles, 247 Sports and advises young athletes play … no matter how fast alwaystopofmyclassat “You got to have other people getting on reports. to not put themselves in a or how strong you are.” math.” integrity, you have to do them to do their stuff.” Football came into position of having to make- Email amanda@lasen- Throughout the season, stuff for yourself some- Mosley put up impres- Mosley’s life when he was up classes during their sen- tinel.net to nominate your Mosley was getting recruit- time,” he said. “Sometimes sive numbers during the 10 years old, he played for ior year. A low core GPA scholarly athlete. Crenshaw Honors Football Coach for Winning the Notes, quotes, and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. Don Shula Award BY BRAD PYE JR. riding along with a 31-27 ly laid it own. He really Sports Editor Emeritus report card the playoffs are made me feel as any other in sight. grad of the school and as A steak house to watch The L.A. Angels’ famous as Woody Strode, him go by. Auto horns Vladimir Guerrero re- the teammate of Jackie beeped in salute. A middle Robinson, Mal Whitfield, aged lady asked him to the two-time 800-meters autograph her newspaper. champion, Cal sprinter and “Look at me, Bigger than football star Jerry Drew life. I don’t say we will and Willie White and other overcome, because I done Jeff greats like UCLA all- overcome.” American Rommie Loudd Former Crenshaw High star is presently Connecti- cut Coach. He is a product of Coach Willie West, the Little Old Title Maker from Crenshaw High. Kevin AP PHOTO Ollie led the Huskies to a turns to Angel Stadium as the team’s only Hall of AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Famer in History was invit- (l-r) Roman Oben, Mark Martin, Nygel Lewis, Crenshaw football coach Robert Garrett, ed to throw out the first AP PHOTO Chargers coach Anthony Lynn, school principal L.R. Corley and L.A. County Supervisor pitch at the Spring Practice Mark Ridley-Thomas pose with the check awarded to the Crenshaw football team. opener. and hundreds of others like That Shani Davis is the Little Joe Parker, the late BY AMANDA SCURLOCK says a lot for the people ter at football,” said senior Billy “The Hill” McGill et whose shoulders I’ve stood football player Mark Mar- al. Sports Writer on for years.” tin. Jeff High entertainment Earlier this month, Cren- Chargers head coach Garrett was presented jazz greats Frank Morgan, shaw High School football Anthony Lynn and Los the Shula award during the Ocie Smith, singer Robert coach Robert Garrett won Angeles County Supervisor 2018 Pro Bowl, another Williams, the international the 2017 Don Shula NFL Mark Ridley-Thomas at- perk that winners of the famous The Platters, Car- High School Coach of the tended the ceremony. The award gets is to attend NFL men de Lava world famous Year. The Don Shula award Bolts nominated Garrett for Honors and the Super Bowl. international dancing star, AP PHOTO is given to a coach who the award. The Cougars had a 9-4 AP PHOTO UCLA all-NFL pro Milton shows outstanding leader- “I think it’s a very overall record, granting national title in 2014. first Black-American to Davis, my teammate at Jeff ship to players during games important statement on the them the opportunity to Tiger Woods finished win an Olympic gold medal on the B=+team et al. and for their lives. part of the Chargers who are compete in the inaugural tied for 21st in his first in speed skating. The barri- Three grads to drop on “Every NFL team coming back to Los Angeles Open Division City Section round of the Hondo Classic ers he smashed cleared the you are Dr. Charles Palmer, selects a winner, so that’s 32 and adding value by way of playoffs. Although they lost on Feb. 22. Tiger had a first path for African American Ocie Smith and Brad Pye, winners and most of them— acknowledging the contri- to Narbonne in the City Sec- round 70. speed skaters Maame Jr. all three are products of I’d say every single one of butions that the students tion Championship, Cren- Biney and Erin Jackson to them—won their state make, that the coaches shaw qualified to battle on be here. He inspired the championship,” said NFL make,” Ridley-Thomas said. the State level. Defeating creation of the DC-ICE director of youth and high Members of the football Placer High school of (Inner City Excellence) school football Roman team also expressed their Auburn, CA gave the program in the Washington Oben. “But it’s really about gratitude during the event. Cougars a division 4 State area. what they stand for, what “I just want to thank Championship. Shani Davis collected they live by, the character [Garrett] for continuing to Chargers linebacker his second gold medal in AP PHOTO values.” always be a great father fig- Hayes Pullard and nose the in 1,000. In 2009 he set As the recipient of the ure,” said senior linebacker tackle Brandon Mebane are Now Hear This! Tiger the standard for the award, the NFL gave Garrett Nygel Lewis. “As young both Crenshaw alumni. had four round scores of Olympics in Vancouver. He $10,000 and the football men, we grow up; not a lot Lynn met Garrett during 70, 71, 69, 70. Tiger fin- won both his second silver team $15,000. The Los of us have that.” one of the Charger’s prac- ished eight shots back in in the 1,500 meters in his Angeles Chargers and Oben Garrett has been coach- tices. 12th in the Hondo Classic. second gold in the 1,000 in presented the checks to Gar- ing Crenshaw football for “He’s put in over 30 Woods declared: “My at that Olympics and AP PHOTO rett and the team at Cren- over 30 years. In his career, years here at Crenshaw expectations have gone up. earned his third consecu- West Shreveport Elemen- shaw. he has led the Cougars to High School, I mean that’s I’m hitting the ball better. I tive Overall World Cup tary Grammar School. We “This has been mar- five City Section Champi- just unbelievable,” said know I could putt it. I Titles in the 1,500m and the are all products of velous, it’s a great honor and onships. Lynn. “The lives that he’s know I could chip it, but I 1000m during the 2009 and Lafayette Jr, High and they couldn’t have given it “I just thank you [Gar- touched, the players that didn’t know how I was 2010 season. He has migrated to L.A. There is to a better person,” Garrett rett] for all the four years he’s developed and not only going to hit it. I feel very become the first skater to another Jefferson product. said during the presentation. that I’ve been here and did he develop NFL players, happy the way I played the defend his championship. He became so famous they “To be chosen as the Don helped me out with grades they’re going to college and entire week.” His career has included named a school in his Shula award winner, that and school and getting bet- got their degrees.” With the L.A. Clippers seven world titles and he honor. You may have heard also made an Olympic team of him— Attorney Johnnie as a short-track speed L. Cochran, Jr. Pope hit on eight 3-pointers recognition in 2005. skater. You may hate Win- Kentavious Caldwell – to lead the Lakers to a 113- If you don’t believe ter Olympian Shandi 108 win over the Sacra- everybody with the Lakers’ Davis, but you can’t ignore mento Kings. The only Lonzo Ball is paid you still him! Laker to have more was believe in Santa Claus. And the beat continues! Kobe Bryant. Kobe had Lonzo Ball says: “every- It’s joy to be back home nine. body knows everybody’s at my old alma mater Jef- And the beat continues! getting paid anyway. That’s ferson High alumni associ- The record will show just how it is you might as ation of Jefferson High. the Rev. Billy Graham is well make it legal. That’s The man who introduced with Civil Rights Icon Rosa how I feel.” me followed in my foot- Parks today. Rev. Graham Tell it like it is Bro! steps as the Sports Editor of is the first private person to That’s the end! the Jefferson school news- be accorded such an honor Brad Pye, Jr. can be paper and journalism since Civil Rights hero reached at switchreel@ AP PHOTO award winner. Boy he real- AP PHOTO Rosa Parks was given this AP PHOTO aol.com C-3 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Afro-Latina Superstar Amara Le Negra Discusses Colorism, Career and Clapbacks BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON feel some type of way, but Contributing Writer you just learn not to be angry. At the end of the AmaraLeNegraisthe day, I don’t even want to be Afro-Latina beauty making mad at the ignorance, I just waves for her large fro, cur- want to educate people on vaceous shape and spicy Afro-Latinos and just sound. While not new to express to them that we’re the world of entertainment, here. We’ve been here for America is just getting to years, it’s just unfortunate know the Miami native, that we haven’t had more who’s already faced quite Afro-Latinos stand up unit- her fair share of sexism and ed and really try to make a colorism. Continue reading difference. I did my best to as we discuss La Negra’s be a lady about it. Eventu- recent debut on VH1’s ally you’ll see that maybe I “Love and Hip Hop got a little too irritated, but Miami,” her career and I did my best to compose more. myself.

Los Angeles Sentinel: COURTESY PHOTO LAS: As an artist and COURTESY PHOTO We’ve all seen you break Le Negra, recently signed to BMG, says that being a businesswoman, how do This boss lady started her career in music and television at 4 ground on VH1’s “Love & woman in a male-dominated industry means that she has you ensure that your voice years old, performing on Univision’s Sabadao Gigante and Hip-Hop Miami” as the to fight for her place. is heard in a male-dominat- eventually for the Latin Grammy’s, amongst other shows. feisty Afro-Latina super- ed industry? star. How has this show stand up for them. mer’s and Tina Turner’s, AL: I fight for my Afro-Latinos, of Black cited that I just got signed changed your life and LAS: How much does just beautiful and amazing- place. It’s unfortunate that I people; and not even just to BMG. I’m thankful to career thus far? it mean to you to raise ly talented artists, but I just have to feel that way, but I Black people, of Latinos. Zach the President of BMG Amara LaNegra: So awareness about the Afro- felt like, why don’t we fight for my place. I’ve It’s more than just a race andmymangerJulian far just to feel the love and Latino culture? have one? been told no so many thing to me. If you can use Boothe, Fast Life Enter- the acceptance of so many AL: It means a lot to LAS: When did you times, that I’ve become your knowledge in a posi- tainment in general for people that feel the same me. For many years, I felt fall in love with music? believing in me for sup- way that I do or can relate, that I had no representa- AL: I started when I porting me. There’s defi- just their support of me tion. I had no one that was very young. I started nitely going to be new really means a lot to me, looked like me that was when I was four years old. I music real soon. I’m in the it’s been a beautiful experi- Black and also spoke Span- started in a very important studio right now every sin- ence. I feel so blessed to ish besides Celia Cruz. She TV show for the Latin com- gle night, really putting in have been able to use such was definitely my idol. munity called Sabado that hard work. I want this an amazing platform to talk Unfortunately when she Gigante on Univision; I was sobadandIwanttomake about something that really passed away, I felt like who there every Saturday for six sure to give the audience matters not just to me, but else do I look up to. So years. Then I became a the best music and the best also to a lot of people just obviously I had to look dancer for the Latin Gram- quality I possibly can, so like myself who have felt more into the American my’s, Latin awards, any- I’m working really hard on that they haven’t had a markets for the Whitney thing that had to do with the that and I’m excited for voice or anyone to really Houston’s and Donna Sum- channel. Around the age of everyone to hear. sixorseven,Ireallyjust LAS: What are your wanted to do music. I want- days like when you’re not ed to perform and sing. I working? was grateful that I had a AL: I know that this is mother that was able to see going to sound really my vision. She supported cheesy, but I hang out with me by putting me in swim- my mom all the time. ming classes, dancing That’s really it. I travel so

classes, acing classes, all COURTESY PHOTO (ISLAND BOI PHOTOGRAPHY) much, I’m out so much and these amazing things that Amara is featured as a breakout star on VH1’s “Love & I’m from hotel to hotel and have built the woman that I Hip-Hop Miami” where she stands up to colorism. city to city. America is just am today. getting to know Amara Le LAS: It appears that immune to it. You can tell tive way and take a positive Negra now, but I’m known within just a short time on me no as much as you want message, it can open peo- obviously outside of the the show, you’ve experi- to, but I’m not hearing it. ple’s minds to accept you Caribbean and other parts enced flat out racism. How I’m going to make you for who you are. If there’re so I’ve been doing this for do you remain gracious and accept me. I accept myself going to judge you, judge years. So once you go from humble despite the nega- first of all, so it’s not that I you based off your talent or hotel to hotel and when you tive things said to you or necessarily need accept- your knowledge and not get home, I like to just be in about you? ance from other people. I based off the way that you my PJ’s in my bed with my AL: I guess that once just feel that me standing look. You can succeed mom watching TV and just you’ve been backlashed for up and making my voice being yourself. gossiping. That’s just like LAS: What can view- perfect moment. I’m just in COURTESY PHOTO so long, you kind of learn heard, I’m not just fighting Amara Le Negra says she fights not just for Afro-Latinos, to not even be angry any- for me, I’m fighting for a ers and fans expect from such a happy place to be but for Blacks and Latinos whose voices need to be heard more. Obviously I’m whole community of Afro- you musically? eating my mom’s food and and are judged for the color of their skin. human and I get upset and I Latinos; and not even just AL: I’m extremely ex- be a regular girl. Mathew Knowles’ Latest Book Shines Light On Racism

BY SHAQUILLE WOODS know about me. Racism, ple are seen to have lower security?” Beyoncé re- Contributing Writer especially what’s going on ended jobs. It all came sponded by saying, “No in America today, felt like from slavery. You can take that’s my daddy!” She Media mogul Mathew the right topic. a look at a country like made an assumption that I Knowles discussed his new “Racism from the Eyes Nigeria where their women wasn’t. book, “Racism from the of a Child” delves into the bleach their skin to be LAS: What’s the main Eyes of a Child,” with the subject of therapy. lighter. All Black people message you want every- Los Angeles Sentinel. Knowles has been a therapy are beautiful regardless of one to take away from the Knowles, father of music advocate for decades. He their shades of color. book? superstars Beyoncé and credits his therapy to his LAS: How did you Knowles: I want people Solange, shares his person- success. engrain in your children to have conversations about al experiences with racism, LAS: Therapy is some- the concept of racism? racism. This book isn’t all colorism, and discrimina- times a taboo subject in the Knowles: We wanted about Beyoncé or Solange. tion. Black community? What our kids to be fully round- This is about my experience Los Angeles Sentinel: inspired you to share your ed from a race perspective. as a child dealing with This book takes a different experience? I really applaud Solange’s racism. I want people to route than your previous Knowles: Iwentto last album. She talks about understand that there is books. What inspired this therapy because I was this throughout her songs. I hope. We have to be very one? obsessive. My obsessive- DOUBLE XXPOSURE MEDIA RELATIONS remember when Beyoncé careful of not letting racism Mathew Knowles: ness was because when I Media mogul Mathew Knowles was about five or six. We erase our history. Our When I was writing my first was a kid, I felt unequal to were at an upscale depart- young people today know book, I was already think- my White counterparts. The rage. He feels as thought as it relates to your book? ment store. I turned my eye very little about what it ing about my next book. defining moment for me that he has to date White Knowles: A lot of peo- for a second and she was took. I’m optimistic that it Before I came up with this was the exposure to the women to regain his power. ple are having a discussion gone. I found her three will make some sort of idea, I wanted to solidify word eroticized rage. I go into detail in my book about colorism from a aisles over. Once I found impact. my experience as an author LAS: Eroticized rage? about the subject. I can say sound bite in my book her, I told her not to do that For more information first. I really wanted to Knowles: Yes, it’s that without therapy I prob- without looking at it from a again. A White woman about “Racism from the leave a legacy for Solange, sometimes used when ably would’ve been dead larger perspective. Col- walked up to the both of us Eyes of a Child,” please Beyoncé, and my grandkids Black men date White by now. orism happens around the and said , “Honey are you visit Amazon.com for more about things they didn’t woman due to built up LAS: Describe colorism world. Darker shaded peo- okay? Do I need to call the information. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 www.lasentinel.net D-1 Black Men in White Coats Campaign Aimed at Increasing Diversity in Medicine

back [to them] and practice was.” medicine,” Frencher said. Fellow BMIWC mem- “I can’t tell you how ber, Dr. Amubieya hopes many times I’ve taken care the campaign will help to of patients from the clinic alleviate some the fears and who have told me, ‘you belief systems that help to know, I’m really glad to create that anomaly. see brothers like you who “I feel like there are are doctors here in this hos- so few African American pital.’” males in medicine because Frencher, a urologist at we just don’t see our- Martin Luther King Com- selves,” he said. munity Hospital in South “If you don’t see your L. A., said doctors like him dream, it’s hard for you to have to “figure out a way imagine it.” to give back and be an ex- Amubieya’s parents im- ample” to those coming be- migrated from Nigeria in hind them. search of a better education “One point three mil- and life. They passed that lion people live in South desire down to Amubieya COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Los Angeles,” he said. and his siblings, leading Dr. Olawale Amubieya Dr. Stanley Frencher “When I came here, him to undergrad at Yale there were four urologists. University and onto the By Jennifer Bihm at UCLA, on February 1. right here.’” In high school, members encourage them In large part it is still one Colombia College of Phy- Staff Writer BMIWC intends to com- getting the grades that I to actively pursue their of the most challenged sicians and Surgeons. He is plete its mission through was getting and doing the dreams and to keep in mind communities in all of Cali- the first doctor in his fam- “There is an absolute “exposure, inspiration, and things that I was doing, that that there is plenty of help fornia. Being a urologist ily, he said, and credits that deficit of Black males- go mentoring,” said campaign goal seemed tangible. along the way. who’s willing to practice to encouragement from his ing into medicine. We representatives. “We didn’t come from “For a young person of here makes all the differ- community and an instilled - need to take a harder look “In 2013, the Associa- money but the combina color who is thinking about ence… I thought I was go- self-confidence. at what it is that is - keeption of American Medical tion of very generous medicine and who has no ing to be a physician since “My childhood church ing our youth from what- Colleges released an alarm- need based scholarships people in their community I was about five and that’s was doing this pageant of - ever their destiny says theying report informing the and hustling for any merit who are doing it, no re because of my dad. He still careers and we were sign- need to be pursuing,” saidnation that the already low based scholarship I could sources… no matter where a primary care physician in ing up for different roles Dr. Owusu-Akyaw, second number of black men - ap apply for and get, helped to you came from, this is a Detroit and he’s been tak- and they asked what I year orthopedic resident at plicants to medical school make it happen.” real possibility,” Amubieya ing care of patients regard- wanted to do and I said, Duke University. was decreasing,” they said. He also discourages said. less of their ability to pay ‘I’ll be a doctor,’” Amu- Akyaw, is part of a- re “This was a wakeup fear. “There are people all ever since I can remember. bieya explained during the cently launched campaign, call! A call to action! “You get [to med over the country just like I didn’t see becoming a documentary. Black Men in White Coats,Since then, the mission has school] and you realize, me who are itching to help doctor as unattainable. “Everybody in my aimed at increasing the been underway!” ‘these are just people,’” he you. Search online, go to I just saw it as some- church started to call me number of Black males Dr. Olawale Amubieya said. your local hospital and ask thing my dad did for a liv- doctor. They didn’t call me who pursue careers as doc- and Dr. Stanley Frencher, “I got into class and put if there’s anyone you can ing. I was fortunate to be by my first name anymore. tors. Author and MD, Dr.both practicing in Los -An my mind to it and I was shadow and you’ll find us surrounded by Black men “Even though I’d never Dale Okorodudu founded geles, have also joined the every bit as capable as the because we want you. We who all became doctors. seen anyone like me do it, DiverseMedicine Inc. in campaign. guy next to me…” want you doing what we’re My uncle was a pediatri- when I went to my church, 2011, launching the BMI- “We need physicians No matter where future doing so that you can help cian. I thought it was the they said ‘there’s the doc- WC campaign this year from these various commu- Black doctors are coming the next person who looks norm. Now, I realize how tor right there,’ and I said, along with the David Gef- nities because we are the from Amubieya, Frencher like you to do it too…” much of an anomaly it ‘okay, here’s the doctor fen School of Medicine ones who are going to go and the rest of the BMIWC

On Ten Year Anniversary, Airbnb Expands Services, Plans to Reach 1 Billion Guests by 2028

By freddie Allen that when he and Joe Geb- annual credit toward travel NNPA Newswire bia inflated three airbeds in or a professional photog- their San Francisco apart- raphy session, exclusive Celebrating the ten- ment, they never dreamed pricing on select Nest con- year anniversary of the of what Airbnb would be- nected home products in launch of their homeshar- come. available countries, and ac- ing platform, Airbnb re- “In fact, people thought cess to tax preparation sup- cently announced a number the idea that strangers port. By the fall, superhosts of new initiatives aimed would stay in each other’s will receive additional ben- at improving services for homes was crazy,” Chesky efits like access to Airbnb’s hosts and guests and in- said. “Today, millions of marketing partners and a creasing its customer base people every night do just custom URL (web address) in the crowded online trav- that.” to make their listings easier el industry. Airbnb announced that to find and share. NNPA Members Take the Chevrolet Bolt EV for a Test Drive During a presenta- “superhosts”—known for “Airbnb is one of the tion about the app’s new their fast response times, world’s largest accom- By freddie Allen that she was most surprised going to buy an EV you features at the Nob Hill high ratings (4.8 or higher, modation platforms with NNPA Newswire by the legroom. would’ve had to settle for Masonic Center in San overall), and at least 10 4.5 million places to stay “My legs are very long, a very high-priced vehicle Francisco, Brian Chesky, guest stays a year—would in 81,000 cities,” a press - When Karen Carter I moved the seat all the way that would carry the capa- a co-founder of Airbnb and be eligible for 14 new and statement about the com Richards, the publisher back, then I had to move it bilities of our vehicle or the company’s CEO, said updated benefits including pany’s new programs said. of the Houston Forward forward, because there was you would have to spend Times, saw the orange burst so much room,” said Carter the same amount of money metallic Chevrolet Bolt EV Richards. The Houston for a vehicle with one-third parked in front of the JW publisher also said that the to a half of the range.” Marriott Las Vegas Resort Bolt EV had the “feel” of a Ligouri noted that the and Spa, her first impres- much larger car. Bolt EV gets 238 miles on sion was “look at this little, Fred Ligouri, a com- a single charge and even ‘bitty’ car.” munications manager for though the retail price is That perception Chevrolet’s electric vehicle $37,495 (with the destina- changed when she sat be- (EV) program, said that the tion freight charge), after hind the wheel. Bolt EV’s unique form fac- federal and state tax incen- “When I got in…it was tor contributes to that spa- tives and other benefits are unbelievable,” said Cart- cious feel. included, customers could er Richards. “You can’t “We have more interior save about $7,500. hear anything, the ride is volume space for the oc- Carole Geary, the pub- smooth; it has a very fast cupants in a Bolt EV than lisher of the Milwaukee takeoff.” you’ll find in a Tesla Model Courier, said that she was Carter Richards and S,” said Ligouri. most impressed by the dozens of other publishers The Bolt EV is a 100 Bolt’s safety features. participated in a “ride and percent, pure electric ve- “I think it’s really an drive” event, presented by hicle (EV) and “the first of amazing car,” said Geary. Chevrolet, during the 2018 its kind: a long-range and “The [rear-vision camera] NNPA Mid-Winter Confer- affordable EV,” added Li- shows you the traffic -be Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky announces slate of new programs and benefits for ence. gouri. hind you, and it has sensors hosts and guests, during a presentation at the Nob Hill Masonic Center in San Fran- Carter Richards, who is Ligouri explained: cisco, Calif. (FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA) more than six-feet tall, said “Previously, if you were {See CHEVROLET page D-2 } {See AIR BNB page D-2 } D-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Fourth Annual Truth Awards Says Next Year’s Ceremony Will Take Place In Wakanda The Annual Awards Honor and Recognize African Americans in the LGBTQ Community and Their Allies

Sentinel new Service man in the 2006 hit indie, “Dirty Laundry,” directed The Better Brothers Los by Maurice Jamal. Angeles (BBLA) in associ- Along with Dunbar, ation with award-winning the Truth Awards honored actress/activist Sheryl Lee former NBA referee Vio- Ralph and her non-profit let Palmer, the first female organization, the DIVA to officiate an NBA game, Foundation, hosted the 4th with a Lifetime Achieve- annual Truth Awards on ment Award; the “Eye- Saturday, February 24 at brow King,” and celeb- the Taglyan Complex in rity makeup artist Damone Los Angeles. Roberts, owner of the The black-tie affair Damone Roberts Beverly honored African-Ameri- Hills and Damone Roberts From L-R: Honorees Rasshan Patterson, Damone Roberts, Tre’Vell Anderson, Rockmond Sheryl Lee Ralph can, trailblazing men and New York with the Busi- Dunbar, Chandi Moore, Ellene V. Miles and Viilet Palmer women whose personal ness Leadership Award; and professional accom- singer/songwriter Rahsaan plishments have positively Patterson with the Music impacted the perception & Arts Award; entertain- and image of the Blackment publicist Ellene Miles LGBTQ community. Theof EV Miles Media Group Truth Awards embody thewith the Media & Arts belief that members of the Award; journalist Tre’Vell Black LGBTQ community Anderson of the Los Ange- and its allies, who embrace les Times with the Passing From L-R: Trevante Rhodes, Tre’Vell Anderson, Benjamin and live their truth, should the Torch Award; and real- Cory Jones Renee Lawless Honoree Violet Palmer be recognized and honored. ity star and health educator Actor Rockmond Dun- Chandi Moore with the Ad- bar received the Ally Award vocate Award. for his work over the years. This year’s presenters “Very courageously, as a included actor Trevante straight man, Rockmond Rhodes (“Moonlight”), has taken on roles as a blackactress Vanessa Williams, gay man, bringing to light actress Renee Lawless (Ty- contemporary issues, fac- ler Perry’s “The Haves and ing the African American Have Nots”), TV host and community,” said Ralph, style expert Lloyd Boston, founder of the DIVA Foun- beauty expert Sam Fine, dation. “Through his art, he writer Benjamin Corey Tanika Ray Honoree Chandi Moore Vanessa A. Williams DJ B-Hen offers positive and thought- Jones (“Insecure”) and ful portrayals, which helps KTLA-TV reporter Kareen open the dialogue about the Wynter. Singer/songwriter lowed to live their truth, presenting the awards to the vertising executive Aaron LGBTQ community educa- homophobia in the black Shanice, and DJ B-Hen free of shame and stigma, Truth Awards recipients. Walton of Walton Isaacson tionally, financially, physi- community.” providing entertainment and are recognized as equal Past honorees include Em- (WI), and activist and nightcally and socially. Dunbar is part of the for the afterparty. and rightful members of my-winning actress Loretta club owner Jewel Thais- The Truth Awards are ensemble cast of Fox’s The DIVA Founda- the community – is a - critiDevine, reality star Wen- Williams – just to name amade possible with the sup- hit show, “9-1-1,” sharing tion and its founder Sheryl cal piece in the fight to dellalso James (“Raising Whit- few. port of Gilead, KTLA-TV, screen time with Oscar- Lee Ralph are especially end HIV/AIDS. The 2018ley”), author/writer James The Truth Awards bene- New York Life, Northrop nominated actress Angela pleased to continue their honorees represent various Earl Hardy, transgender fited BBLA and its partner- Grumman, Columbia Uni- Bassett, and portraying, partnership with BBLA fields, including entertain- model Tracey “Africa” ship with the DIVA Foun- versity IRAAS and Lamb- Michael Grant, a married on this effort. Both orga- ment, sports, beauty, busi- Norman, celebrity makeupdation, which has initiated da Vodka. nizations believe a healthy man, who just recently ness and media. artist Sam Fine, Grammy-several initiatives aimed at All Photos by Nyema came out to his family. Black community – one Notable allies in Black nominated producer/singer/ affirming and strengthen- Jackson He’s also portrayed a gay where individuals are al- Hollywood joined Ralph in songwriter B. Slade, ad- ing the African American

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“... Ask Dr. Jeanette...” that gives you signals, if segment is a great idea. increasing the you try to change lanes and When it comes to a quality of life for all city there is a car in your blind “no-emission” vehicle’s residents.” spot.” environmental impact,- Geary Li said that any age Stop Lying On God!!! The rear-vision camera gouri said that there’s no group would be com- comes standard in all Bolt division in wanting an - in fortable driving the Bolt That’ll be the day EVs. The premier model creased quality of life and EV, from baby boom- when you hear the - abso also includes a “Driver a sustainable future for all ers to millennials. lute truth. Who said it? Confidence Package” withof our kids. Carter Richards agreed. Watch that man running features like Lane Change “The place that you “The Bolt EV has a nice, by! He said it! He’s tell- Alert with Side Blind Zonecould conceivably do the sporty look,” said Cart- ing the truth! The truth Alert, Rear Cross-Trafficmost good with emission- er Richards. “I can see is sometimes afraid to Alert and Rear Parking- Asfree vehicles is in urban a college student driv- be told. I’ve been - learn sist. areas,” said Ligouri. “For ing it and someone like ing vital lessons in my Carter Richards said that reason, the Bolt EV is myself driving it, too.” life and attempt to teach that Chevy’s pursuit of in- a really good avenue for in- “hearers’. The self hypno- novation in the electric car creasing sustainability and tized seem to live in a cu- bicle of unreality. You re- member the man who was in jail contemplating a jail Airbnb {continued from Pg. D-1} break when he met his fa- ther there. The father said, “Don’t do it.! The son in “Over the last 10 years, cent more than other hosts, numbers would grow to in- a self trance influenced Airbnb hosts earned more according to Airbnb. clude over 75,000 homes in about seven others to break jail. Hypnotized in their unrealistic misconception than $41 billion and guests Airbnb also revealed more than 50 destinations. determined to make it work, but they were caught. The ringleader [the son] was have checked into an Airb- Collections, a service de- In addition to the existing on the run for about two months. He kept lying to himself that he wouldn’t be nb more than 300 million signed for greater custom- property types—Shared caught. Freedom! Freedom!. One may not be literally incarcerated; but, can be times.” ization and transparency Space, Private Room and mentally enslaved prisoners! Break out! Unchain“the mental jail break” to “suc- The company plans to for its guests. Collections Entire Home—Airbnb cess”! Loose imprisoned thinking. Switch to rational, clear thinking! Shake off reach more than 1 billion for Social stays, Weddings, will add four new prop- the chains. Prepare to move forward. I remember someone said when their rela- guests per year by 2028. Honeymoons, Group get- erty types to its platform: tive died, who was not old, “Well, I guess it’s God’s will.” Absolutely preposter- During the presenta- aways and Dinner parties Vacation Home, Unique ous! People ought to stop blaming things on God when they, [sometimes] made tion, Chesky shared thewill be added later thisSpace, B&B and Boutique. their pathway to premature death taking roads of unconscious suicide without story of Pamellah, a - superyear, according to the press A new “Superguest” pro- gun or knife; but, gradual mental and physical destruction by various means: host that lives in Nairobi, statement. gram designed to offer domestic violence, high blood pressure, diabetes, heath attack...Obviously, not Kenya. The homesharing platform benefits across - a trav every one with health issues abuse their body. Not everyone who abuses food A few years ago, Pa- also added a “Airbnb Plus” eler’s entire trip will roll reaps death. However, many do. When someone kills, they may go to jail. No one mellah, who owns a wed- program “for guests look- out on a trial basis this is going to jail because of gluttony: fried foods, fats, candy, sugary fruit juices, ding business, often en- ing for beautiful homes, ex- summer and to a wider cakes and mountains of unhealthy foods, drinks and drugs. Food can be like a countered brides that wereceptional hosts and added audience, later this year. habit forming drug; controlling and drawing you into it. No, God does not tell frustrated, because fam- peace of mind.” Plus homes CNBC reported that, “By anyone to heap up fattening, unhealthy food full of salt, starchy macaroni and ily members couldn’t findgo through an in-person expanding its listings and cheese, creamy pasta, cupcakes. Heart attack! Stroke!!! Fat, fat, fat.. right? Yes. housing during weddinginspection that includes breaking out categories, Spring clean your mind! Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub, sanitize, wash it! Cleanse celebrations. a 100+ point checklist. Airbnb is taking a page your mind of defective television shows [sex and stuff] making life appear to be Chesky said that - Pa“Airbnb Plus hosts ben- from major hotel com- lotti dee, lotti da… It’s a “show!” That’s all!! Much of our Black-Brown talent mellah decided to save her efit from top placement, in-panies and online travel is incarcerated, in graveyards. We can do better! We must! How many times has money, buy a house, and home services such as de- agencies that offer differ- it been said, “It’s the white folks.” Shift the argument, the blame, diverting, -cir post it on Airbnb. sign consultation and expert ent brands and price points. cumventing personal responsibility, hinders us moving forward. Take advantage “A few years later, photography, and premium In turn, that could expand of resources. Now, don’t get me wrong; there’s plenty of discrimination. Ab- 1,000 guests have stayed support,” a press state- the start-up’s customer solutely, yes, yes. Seek avenues for success. Don’t get caught up. It will freeze, with Pamellah,” said ment about the service said. base as it heads toward an paralyze and imprison your mind, momentum. Keep forging forward! Shift the Chesky. “You can imagine Airbnb Plus will debut with IPO in the next few years.” dialogue! Persevere to “success.” Dream. Envision. It’s possible even with hin- all of the countless friend- 2000 homes in 13 cities Chesky said that hosts will drances & obstacles. Be intentional, deliberate. Stay focused! You’re the change! ships.” including Los Angeles, To- continue to the lead the way Teach the children. Jeanette Grattan Parker, Ph.D., Superintendent Today’s Fresh Chesky continued: “It’s ronto, Milan and Shanghai. on the Airbnb platform. Start Charter School; speaker, Copyright. All rights reserved: Will You Marry super important that we in- During an interview with “I am really excited to see Me; Inquiring Minds Want To Know www.todaysfreshstart.org; askdrjeanette. vest in our superhosts.” The New York Times, what the next 10 years [email protected] Superhosts earn 22 per- Chesky, said that those looks like,” Chesky said. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 www.lasentinel.net E-1

FLHI STEVEN WILLIAMS First Ladies Health Initiative Health House, located in a FAME prop- Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, John Gremer, Lady Florence Boyd, Dr. Betty Price, and FLHI Executive Director erty, will offer free health screenings and clinics each month. Tracey Alston join with supporters in officially opening the First Ladies Health Initiative Health House.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett tour and reception of the a location and we happened people within our congre- Health at Charles R. Drew a difference in the lives of Religion Editor Health House on February to have had some properties gation and in our commu- University of Medicine and the people of Los Angeles 22. The audience included that had availability with nity. People are realizing Science; and Dr. Michele and Orange County. We A new community an interdenominational the spectrum of time that illnesses that they have Rigsby Pauley, program have two directors and an service will be available coalition of 35 pastors’ they needed it,” said Boyd. that they didn’t know they director for Cedars-Sinai. ambassador assistant who to South L.A. residents wives, representing houses “So, we stepped up to the had until they came to our Other speakers were will be manning the house. through the First Ladies of worship across Los An- plate and provided a space health fair. It’s just a bless- FLHI National Chair We definitely have a lot in Health Initiative Health geles and Orange County, for them in a collaborative ing that we’re able to reach Emeritus Betty Price of store for Los Angeles and House. along with several political kind of way. We blessed out to them,” she said. Crenshaw Christian Center, we’re excited about the The facility, located at and medical professionals. them, they blessed us and Tracey Alston, FLHI FLHI-L.A. Chair Juanita transformation it’s going to 2249 South Hobart Boule- First AME Church we in turn, are able to bless executive director, noted Edwards of Pasadena Com- have,” insisted Alston. vard in Los Angeles, will partnered with the FLHI the broader community.” that a range of local health munity Christian Church, In addition, FLHI offer free health screen- to place the Health House FAME First Lady Flor- professionals and institu- FLHI-O.C. Chair Mia will hold its First Ladies ings, health clinics, healthy in South L.A. According ence Boyd, an FLHI-L.A. tions will lend support to Whitlock of Christ Our Health Day on April 8 with cooking classes and more to FAME Pastor J. Edgar member, was also positive the Health House. The pro- Redeemer AME Church, churches throughout the on a monthly basis. The Boyd, the arrangement about the partnership and fessionals, who also gave LAUSD Administra- Southland providing free Health House will also be was mutually beneficial.the potential of the Health remarks at the event, in- tive Coordinator Kandice medical screenings and available for health-related “We believe in oppor- House to aid many through- clude Rick Kittles, founder McLurkin, and John Gre- testing to the community. speaking engagements and tunities of all kinds, of all out the area. and scientific director of mer, director of Commu- To learn more about rentals. sources for the community “I’m very excited about African Ancestry, Inc.; Dr. nity Affairs for Walgreen’s, FLHI or the Health House, Scores of people at- and health facilities is one being involved with FLHI Hector G. Balcazar, dean of which sponsors FLHI. visit firstladieshealth.com tended the grand opening, of them. The FLHI needed because we’re helping the College of Science and “We are here to make or call (312) 470-0270.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett with White and Chinese new young members are small church and 11 years o f the ation. Religion Editor ministries. The number adopted by another parish- as spiritual leader of a larg- “I see us really becom- of youth and young adults ioner who introduces them er suburban church. ing more like the com- Second Baptist Church, have increased as well as to the church’s ministries Recalling the latter munity and having a big Orange County’s oldest, due to Pitts’ implementa- and programs for children experience, Pitts said, community impact with historically African-Amer- tion of programs geared and young adults. “Our church in Con- Hispanics, Vietnamese, ican congregation, is trans- specifically to that - demo As for children’s min- necticut was part of an Whites and Chinese. I forming into a dynamic graphic. istries, the church sponsors organization that re- want us to be a min- multicultural ministry fo- While acknowledg- the Awana program dur- ally impacted young istry that is really cused on connecting all ing that many churches ing Thursday night men people from the per- breaking down racial people to Christ. are challenged to attract and women’s Bible stud- spective of mentoring, divides and being a In the words of Senior younger members, Pitts ies where youth engage in tutoring and started a conduit of racial rec- Pastor Ivan Pitts, Second said Second Baptist has a their own Bible study and ministry to help at-risk onciliation,” he said. Baptist’s mission is “shar- “decent number of young fun activities. Also, Sec- boys who excelled aca- And as challenges ing the love of God with people” among his 750 ond Baptist offers a com- demically and in life be- occur, Pitts every nation in every gen- congregants who partici- munity service outreach cause of these programs.” will eration with every situa- pate in the church’s min- for young people, noted Other memorable mo- tion.” istries for single young Pitts. ments, Pitts said, was To help fulfill that goal,adults and young adult “They go to conva- “helping to finish Pitts and the members are married couples. lescent homes and senior the dreams reducing emphasis on “We really focus on citizen centers to sing, read of the time-honored church tradi- doing three things with and play games with older people tions methods and instead each group,” explained people. Young people also I fol- focusing on reaching out Pitts. “We do discipleship make sandwiches and sack lowed” to all ethnicities and all where we will discuss in lunches for people living by com- ages to spread the message detail topics like sex, com- in the area and we have pleting of salvation in Christ. and munication and financial relationships with several con- “We really need to fo- planning. outreach centers where we struc- cus on getting folks con- “The second thing we pack up hygiene kits,” he tion nected to Jesus Christ, do is community service said. projects which really is a great together, going out to serve Pitts has demonstrated started message. It’s a message the homeless or doing a commitment to God and by his of joy, hope and love. It’s painting projects on homes loving people throughout prede- not a message of rules, that need to be updated. his 18-years in the minis- cessors. restrictions, can’t and bet- Thirdly, we do fellowship, try. A native of Los Ange- “We ter not’s. That’s not what just go out and have fun. les’ Watts community, his built a our faith is all about,” said We had over 100 people go first pastoral assignment brand Pitts, who has led the 95- out to bowl and that was a was a rural seven-member new year old church for the past blast. Last week, we had a church in Anderson, South church in Connecticut that building that was unfin - apply his philosophy of five years. group go to a marriage re- Carolina, and his next ap- was 32,000 square feet that ished and we built that out life, which is, “Love sin- During his tenure, treat/spa.” pointment was to a congre- the previous pastor really and now we’re using it for cerely and laugh frequent- Second Baptist has grown In addition, Second gation of 15 in New York wanted to build because it youth programming.” ly. I want to laugh hard ev- spiritually, numerically Baptist boasts a renowned City’s Bronx Borough. had a day care center, se- As for the future, Pitts eryday and I want people and more ethnically di- young adult choir that trav- After two years at nior citizen center and we aims to position Sec- to know that I sincerely verse thanks to outreached els all over Southern Cali- both churches, he moved fed 500 families a month,” ond Baptist as a leader in love them.” to the area’s Hispanic and fornia. Pitts also recently on to Connecticut where he shared. “At Second sharing the Gospel to all To learn more about Vietnamese populations established an ambassa- he served two years as a Baptist, we did the same cultures and generations Second Baptist Church, along with partnerships dors program that connects youth pastor at another thing. There was a portion through ministry reconcili- call (714) 741-0590. E-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

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By Brian w. Carter er’s throat — it was a mess. The definition of covet is have much. When we live It takes our eyes off Staff Writer You still don’t remember? to yearn to possess or have in a world of sin, imbal- God and the blessings He Well, don’t worry, odds are (something) that someone ances will occur. has already given to us. COURTESY PHOTO You ever met the you will meet them again. else has in their posses- Yet, God is still in con- When you give your Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Sr. Greens? You know, those The Greens, or as they sion. Whether it’s a person, trol and allows us to have life over to obtaining what three siblings that crashed are more commonly known place or thing, most people the things we do. To covet others have, the room in the party last year? by most, Jealousy, Envy nowadays want what others what someone else has is to your life decreases be- I don’t know how you and Covetousness, are bad have and will do whatever say that God made a mis- cause you are all about get- could forget them … they news. There is nothing it takes to obtain the object take in His dealings with ting so-and-so’s (fill in the caused all that havoc and more dangerous or sinister of their desire. you. blank). Coveting makes had everyone at each oth- than this triple threat. “You shall not covet But, God makes no an idol out of whatever has They often travel to- your neighbor’s house; you mistakes. Why don’t you become the object of our gether, holding hands with- shall not covet your neigh- have a mansion, sportscar affection—and you know in the heart. Their roots bor’s wife, or his male ser- and spouse of your dreams what the Lord says about go deep and infect every vant, or his female servant, FILE PHOTO but your best friend does? idols… Brian W. Carter aspect of life of the one or his ox, or his donkey, or Only God knows, but trust The cure to coveting is who carries them. They anything that is your neigh- Him. He has something to seek contentment with run the life decisions of bor’s.”- Exodus 20:17 perfect just for you if you what you do have. Thank the ones who seek and rely This is the 10th com- wait on Him. the Lord that you do have on their council. They will mandment of the 10 Com- “But seek first the king- the blessings that are in ultimately be the spiritual mandments from God dom of God and his righ- your life that others are (maybe even physical) de- Himself telling us not to teousness, and all these lacking probably because mise of the one who refuses covet — anything. God things will be added tothey live to covet, too. to rebuke them out of their blesses His children ac- you.” Matthew 6:33 The Greens are a trip, lives. cording to His will — we We run a very serious especially that Envy—now Let’s talk about that all have what God allows risk when we make what that one is a real mess. covetousness — now that is us to have. Yes, some have others have our priority in one problem child for sure. very little, while others life. To Be Continued

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