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VOL. LXXXV NO. 12, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself” THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 Trump Denies the Rise of It’s That Time of Year—The Mothers In Action White Nationalism Amid 6th Annual Community Recycling/Clean Up is Back! New Zealand Massacre It’s Spring, time to clean house and recycle hazardous waste.

AP PHOTO/VINCENT YU Mourners place flowers as they pay their respects at a makeshift memorial near the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday, March 16, 2019.

BY KIMBERLEE BUCK don’t really; I think it’s a Staff Writer small group of people that have very, very serious Since U.S. President problems. I guess if you Donald Trump took office, look at what happened in PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS there has been an ongoing New Zealand, perhaps Mothers In Action’s Community Clean Up events helps prevent dumping in the community. nationwide conversation that’s a case I don’t know on the rise and the potential enough about it yet. BY BRIAN W. CARTER items that require special- bers come to shred sensitive The Community Clean threat of White national- They’re just learning about Contributing Writer ized disposal and recycling. documents, recycle elec- Up is well organized and ism. it and the people involved The Clean-Up is a drive- tronics, tires and responsi- received by residents, Last Friday (March 8), but it is certainly a terrible On Saturday, March 23, thru only, allowing the bly dispose of hazardous, bringing in nearly 1,000 during a White House press thing. the 6th annual free Commu- community the opportunity unwanted waste at no cost. community members. This conference, a reporter After making this state- nity Recycling/Clean Up to drop off items without Free paper shredding serv- annual event helps prevent asked Trump whether or ment, Trump began to kicks off in front of the L.A. leaving the comfort of their ices are only available 9:00 dumping in the community not he believes the rise in receive major pushback Sentinel office (off Cren- vehicles. a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and depends on the support White nationalism is a from the Democratic Party, shaw and Coliseum) from Mothers in Action, Taste “I am happy to be able of its sponsors. Voter regis- threat around the world. religious leaders, minority 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., rain or of Soul and their communi- to dispose of unwanted arti- tration opportunities will The question comes shortly leaders and activists. One, shine. The line of automo- ty partners have come cles from my home and be available as well. after the massacre of 50 in particular, was Con- biles starts at Bronson & together to make the annual clean out my garage,” said Empowerment Congress Muslim worshipers at two gresswoman Alexandria Coliseum. This free event event a success for the past B. Richards at a past Com- West Area Neighborhood mosques in New Zealand. {See WHITE offers the community a five years. Every year, hun- munity Recycling/Clean {See MIA RECYCLING/ Trump responded: “I NATIONALISM on A-8} chance to get rid of all those dreds of community mem- Up. CLEAN UP on A-8} Missing Black Girls and the Individuals Governor Gives Long Reprieve and Organizations Trying to Help to State’s Death Row Inmates BY STACY M. BROWN The list includes girls NNPA Newswire and women of all back- Correspondent grounds, an important dis- tinction because of the lack Have you seen Iniaya of media coverage of Wilson? African Americans who’ve Just 14, Iniaya has been gone missing. missing from her Colum- That has spurred bus, Ohio home since Janu- activists and some in Con- ary 25. gress to action. She’s African Ameri- In efforts to address the AP PHOTO/RICH PEDRONCELLI can, has brown hair and NCMEC problem of missing Black California Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses his decision to brown eyes; standing 5 feet Have you seen Skylar Mannie (pictured at left) from Lan- children nationwide, Reps. place a moratorium on the death penalty during a news 6 inches tall and weighing caster, Calif., Skylar is just 13 years old? She was last seen Bonnie Watson Coleman (D- conference at the Capitol, March 13, 2019, in Sacramen- 120 pounds. on Feb. 14. She has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5 feet N.J.), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), to, Calif. Have you seen Skylar 5 inches and weighs 130 pounds. Iniaya Wilson (right) is and Yvette D. Clarke (D- just 14 and has been missing from her Columbus, Ohio Mannie? NY) initiated the Congres- BY JENNIFER BIHM on the procedure here. As home since January 25. She has brown hair and brown From Lancaster, Calif., eyes; standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 120 sional Caucus on Black Contributing Writer governor, Newsom said he Skylar is also Black and pounds. Women and Girls in 2016. could not “in good con- just 13 years old. She was Through the caucus, they “You cannot deny the science” sign off on killing last seen on Feb. 14. estimated 64,000 Black number of young people hope to create public policies racial inequities when it people, some of whom are She has black hair, girls and women across the listed in the “critically that “eliminate significant comes to the death penal- undoubtedly innocent, as a brown eyes, stands 5 feet 5 United States that have missing” section of the barriers and disparities expe- ty,” said California Gover- result of a pre planned, pre inches and weighs 130 gone missing. Iniaya and expansive database of the rienced by Black women.” nor Gavin Newsome, meditated process. That is pounds. Skylar are also among an National Center for Miss- {See MISSING BLACK which is why he recently {See CALIF. DEATH The two are among the unfortunately growing ing & Exploited Children. GIRLS on A-8} announced a moratorium PENALTY on A-10} Comcast Formally Launches Afro and Nearly 80% of CDU’s College of Cleo, Two New Black-Centric Networks Medicine Class of 2019 Will Train— BY STACY M. BROWN evening complete with a two television networks and Likely Practice—in California NNPA Newswire Red Carpet entry at the that highlights the compa- Statistics show that the majority of residents remain in the area where they train. Correspondent Newseum in Washington, ny’s commitment to D.C., Comcast formally {See COMCAST During a star-studded announced the addition of LAUNCHES on A-10}

COURTESY PHOTO Match Day at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE their paths would take them into primary care specialties, on Friday, March 15, with 76 percent of students Twenty-two College of Match Day, which is the pursuing fields such as Medicine (COM) graduates day medical school gradu- family medicine, internal at Charles R. Drew Univer- ates find out into which res- medicine and pediatrics.

COURTESY PHOTO sity of Medicine and Sci- idency programs they’ve The remaining 24 percent Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes (left) with Urban One ence (CDU) joined their been accepted. will pursue sub-specialties President and CEO Alfred Liggins III (Center) and Cleo TV peers across the nation Most CDU College of {See CDU COLLEGE OF www.lasentinel.net “New Soul Kitchen” Star Chef Jernard Wells when they learned where Medicine graduates matched MEDICINE on A-10} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 Alfred Liggins is the Other Half of Urban One’s Success Story

BY LEO ADAM BIGA a success. He’s since taken they don’t realize how long sales department and start- The Omaha Star it to unimagined heights. I’ve been at the company ed to be successful pretty But even he is in awe of and that it was really a joint early on,” Liggins said. The oft-told entrepre- his mom. effort. They tend to think He kept doubling his neurial success narrative of “Yeah, I marvel at her it’s a traditional family earnings from year to year Urban One founder and gumption and her fearless- business. until, by his early 20s, he chair Cathy Hughes tends to ness,” he said. “You have to “But my mother is very was pulling down leave out a crucial part of remember, she’s only 17 good at giving me credit. $150,000. the story: her son and com- years older than I am. The She did it when we were in “I was young making a pany CEO Alfred Liggins business was founded in Omaha.” lot of money. That was the COURTESY PHOTO III is an equal partner in the 1980. I joined full time in Last May, Omaha feted time I realized this would Company CEO Alfred Liggins III is an equal partner in the journey of this Black multi- 1985 when we had the one Hughes at events celebrat- be a great career path if we journey of this Black multimedia and entertainment media and entertainment radio station, so I’ve had a ing her life, including nam- could grow the business enterprise. enterprise. front-row seat on the busi- ing a street in her honor. beyond where we were.” thousand dollars.” But there was no getting By now, the tale of this ness journey from almost Liggins was content letting Between his earnings Reaching a more around that radio was “a ter- single mother’s rise from the beginning. his mom have the spotlight. and social life, he dropped substantial audience tiary medium,” Liggins Omaha dreamer to Wash- “She was very open in “I never spend a bunch out of night school. It was came next. said, “and if you wanted to ington, D.C. icon is the stuff making me her business of time doing press or cor- only some years later he “We owned one AM really grow the platform to of legend. But what gets lost partner very early. It’s real- recting people because applied to the Wharton radio station, and FM radio serve African Americans in translation is that her son ly a joint journey.” that’s just not who I am. I School of Business execu- at that time was really you had to be in the places also came out of Omaha. He Along the way, there’s love our partnership. I’m tive management master’s exploding. It was where all where they’re at – and they was only seven when he been little time to admire grateful and happy that peo- program. Despite not being the audience was, AM was don’t just listen to radio. moved with his mom to what they’ve done together. ple are inspired by her a college graduate, he got in dying. We set out and put “I’ve always looked at D.C., but he was there long “It wasn’t like we were story, our story, and it’s a on the strength of managing together a plan to expand us as in the Black people great story and a great jour- a $25 million a year compa- into FM radio. I identified business and not just the ney. I don’t feel a need to ny and recommendations an FM we could afford. media business. BET was build my own story sepa- from the likes of the Rev. Investors worked with my wildly successful and there rate and apart from hers. Jesse Jackson. mother and me to figure out was only one of it, so I “But if I get called for “The idea that I had how to finance it. It was like always wanted to get into an interview and we start doubled-back and ended up a $7.5 million purchase. I the television business.” talking about it, I’m happy getting in an Ivy League think they needed like 10 The opportunity to enter to lay out what my role was business school was excit- different minority-focused, the TV space came, he said, and what our relationship ing to me. It kind of felt like venture-capital entities to when “Comcast decided is.” Before coming on full time at age 20 in 1985, Lig- gins worked at the station as a sportscaster and week- end talk-show host while a high school teenager. “I guess it was cool I I was beating the system in put up the funding. And we they wanted to expand in worked at a radio station, some way. got our first FM. content, and I went in and but I didn’t really want to My diploma says the “That first year the bank made a big pitch to them. do it. I was kind of required same thing everyone else’s required us to keep it in an “I said, ‘Look, I know to do it. I didn’t really want diploma says. In the end, I adult contemporary format we’ve never done television COURTESY PHOTO to be in the radio business feel like I got my ticket that wasn’t Black-targeted before, but we know how to Urban One founder Cathy Hughes (left) and her son Alfred at first. I wanted to be in the punched, my certification, because they wanted to market and program to Liggins (right), Urban One CEO, pose for a photo promot- ing the multimedia enterprise. record business.” my bona fides.” have the cash flow. But we Black people. You have the He went to L.A. to live While he took care of didn’t do that very well and distribution, but we’ll put enough to form fond memo- sitting back watching, with his stepfather, Dewey business behind the scenes, we fell out of the ratings up all the money.’ ries of school (Sacred Heart, going, ‘Oh, look at what we Hughes, looking to break Cathy Hughes made her book. We were like, ‘Okay, Lots of people were Mammoth Park), recreation did.’ You’re too busy trying into the music biz. presence known on air. can we change the format to wanting to start a cable net- (Kellom Pool, Fontenelle to keep doing what you’re “I ended up unem- “My mother was doing something we know?’ So, work, but they wanted Park) and spending time doing on the right track and ployed and my mother sug- the morning show and I was we changed to an urban Comcast to put up all the with extended family (his figuring out how to fix the gested I come back to D.C., a stabilizing force in the adult contemporary and it money. Eventually, $134 maternal grandparents stuff that’s not working and work at the station, go to sales department. She did took off like a rocket.” million was raised. Comcast Helen Jones Woods and figuring out what the next college at night and get my some things on the air, like For the first time, the invested $15 million in it. William Alfred Woods). thing is.” act together and figure out lead the Washington Post company recorded They got a big piece of the For years, he came back He doesn’t mind her what to do next, so I did boycott, which really start- serious profits. company just for giving us annually to visit family. He getting most of the pub. that.” ed to brand her as the voice “Five years later the AM the distribution. We invest- twice lived with his biologi- “Look, my mother has What was then known of the Black community. I and the FM were doing $10 ed $74 million and I raised cal father Alfred Liggins II. an amazing story from as Radio One consisted of a was able to sell that to million of revenue and $5 another $30 million from Contrary to popular where she came, and she’s single station. Within a mainstream advertisers. We million of profitability. We people I had done business belief, he didn’t enter or always been more of a fore- decade, the mother and son started to make money. It became a wild success. with before. That’s how we inherit the family business front person. A lot of people built the company into a wasn’t a ton, but we went Then we bought into the got started in TV.” after it was already rolling. tend to think this woman nationwide network. from losing four, five hun- Baltimore market – our first The once monolithic TV He was there from its fledg- built this company and she “I always had a talent dred thousand dollars to market outside of Washing- industry, he said, “is disin- ling start and helped make it made her son the CEO, but for sales. I went into the making a couple hundred ton. Then we kept going termediating now with cord from there. I felt like we cutting” and streaming. were on this mission to “We’re trying to figure build this business. I felt out how to pay for and optimistic and empowered deliver more content and and energetic and vigor- what other distribution ous.” opportunities or systems In charge of day-to-day there are for us to monetize operations for more than that content.” two decades, Liggins has To hedge against media led subsequent strategic volatility, the company’s moves – from taking the diversified into the casino company public in 1998 to gaming business with part- brokering deals that created ners MGM and a casino TV One and Interactive One resort in D.C. (now iOne Digital) to enter- “It’s been a great ing the casino-gaming investment for us,” industry. He’s also guided Liggins said. the company in divesting Meanwhile, the radio itself of low-performing sta- business that’s been the tions and other media seg- foundation of the company, ment drags and acquiring he said, is “a declining, Reach Media, whose mature legacy media busi- national radio lineup ness that probably will have includes Tom Joyner, Erica further consolidation.” He Campbell, DL Hughley and added, “We’ve got to figure the Rev. Al Sharpton. out what our role in that is.” “We built our company Urban One carries “a around serving the Black lot of debt,” he said, community,” he said. “because we piled up a That’s why getting into bunch of debt buying radio television was key. stations over the years, and “BET was created in then when the Internet hit Thanks for making diversity your vision Washington in 1980 – the all traditional media took a same year Radio One was hit – print taking the worst Bank of America recognizes the Los Angeles Sentinel for helping to create a community where formed. We knew BET of the brunt.” everyone can contribute to a bright future. founder Robert Johnson. “Our debt’s come way Visit us at bankofamerica.com/Los Angeles The people who invested in down, but still not low Radio One were also enough, so we’re continu- involved in BET. One of our ing to reduce our leverage. lead investors was actually We’ve been buying back on the BET board, so we stock for 10 years, which is had a front-row seat to see good, because we’ve been that success. buying it back at low prices “It was clear there was and paying down debt. only one network targeting Hopefully, we’ll make that Black people in the entire transition to the new media country, and that didn’t ecosystem and have a rea- ©2018 Bank of America Corporation | ARRYK5V8 make any sense. But we sonable level of debt and were building the radio sta- have increased holdings for tion and TV remained off {See ALFRED LIGGINS on our radar for a time.” A-4} A-6THURSDAY, LOS MARCH ANGELES 21, 2019 SENTINEL NEWSNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-3 9, 2014

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ladwp.com A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 Devyn Nicole Saves the World with Zara The screenwriter, director and founder of Heroic Icon Entertainment has brought the comic book industry a new superheroine. The Los Angeles-based falls on its creators. The selves. I want Zara to have BY BRIAN W. CARTER screenwriter, director and comic industry is filled this driving force of posi- Contributing Writer founder of newly estab- with talented women, who tive energy that causes peo- lished, Heroic Icon Enter- are writers, artists and edi- ple to not only feel good Comic book-based films are still dominating at tainment (HIE) is slowly tors with women of color about who they are, but to movie theaters and at this point—they are more than building a new comic uni- still fighting for expo- go for what they truly a trend. It’s completely understandable as comic verse. One thing Nicole is sure. Nicole is one of want.” books at their basis allow everyone—young, old, boys intentionally doing is creat- those women who Nicole has high hopes and girls to escape into a world where anything is ing Black icons for the plans on using HIE and aspirations for HIE and possible. Devyn Nicole is one of these visionaries, Black community in the and Zara to continue the characters that will be who is creating a new comic book universe with a comic industry. the push for diversi- born from her publication. superheroine that she hopes will continue to help “I realized there ty. She hopes to bring creators girls be inspired. wasn’t a lot of “I love that who will be as connected to female leads, more women are their creations as she is to “I didn’t think I had the realization, I moved back e s p e c i a l l y popping up in the Zara. ‘credentials’ to create a to Charlotte, NC for two women of comic world,” said “I see Heroic Icon superhero, but that didn't years. color, that Nicole. “I feel that being a huge entity—the stop the ideas from flow- “That’s when I h a d many people have next biggest franchise,” ing,” said Nicole. “Honest- received the idea for Zara.” superi- paved the way for me said Nicole. “Not only with ly, I was never into comic Who is Zara? Well, she or roles and others to get here. Zara, but there are more books, that’s the funny is a warrior, one of many, in the “We have to continue creators to come. part. who is sent to Earth “with media,” said Nicole. to pave that way for more “We’re creating a very “I was never into super- hope to maintain order diverse world so that not hero movies or comics, so among humankind.” Zara only people and other cre- when the idea of Zara came is of Black descent and ators can fall in love with to me, I second guessed the joins a noble line of Black, it, but so that creators can idea—more times than I female comic characters somehow relate to it also.” can count. across multiple comics. Nicole has started the “The ideas kept coming Nicole spoke about her Everyone Can be a Hero to me, that’s when I knew I character and how she cre- Tour initiative, where she had to move forward with ated her. visits schools across the it.” “I always say, I didn’t U.S. to teach students Originally from Char- create Zara, she’s manifest- about the importance of lotte, NC, Nicole attended ing herself through me,” self-affirmation and West Charlotte High said Nicole. “As crazy as “unleashing their own School. After graduating, that may sound. superpowers.” she attended Full Sail Uni- She continued, “As far For any schools inter- versity in Winter Park, Fl, as inspiration … people see COURTESY PHOTO ested in the “Everyone Can but plans would change her and read her story and (top photo) Screenwriter, director and founder of Heroic Icon Entertainment, Devyn be a Hero Tour,” please when she realized “I wasn’t they are encouraged to fol- Nicole. (above) The cover to the first issue of “Zara: The Beginning” send inquiries to Ari- on the path that God had low their dreams, despite ana@kreativeapproachpro- planned for my life. their circumstances and/or “So, I felt I had to take “Me, being not only a women. We are coming in ductions.com “After coming to that background.” some responsibility in that. woman of color, but a cre- and creating our own sto- You can find out more ator, I had to do something ries. I just want people, about Zara on Instagram about it.” both young and old to look and Twitter at @Zara- As the hugely popular at me and decide not to heroic. You can also pre- comic book movies contin- give up. order the book and pur- ue to bring more attention “I want them to look at chase additional merchan- to comic books in general, Zara’s story and instantly dise at www.heroicicon. the spotlight eventually start believing in them- com

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the shareholders who decid- we’re up against big guys of constructive criticism in ed not to sell.” like Viacom, A&E, HBO, a joint goal as opposed to Then there’s the new Warner. Everybody’s got an ego-driven place where phenomenon of Black Black content, and some of you’re trying to prove your culture and content being these players have got a lot smarter than that person.” in great demand. more money than we do, so Ego has no place in his “Everyone wants to be we’ve got to be smart and business approach. in that space,” Liggins said, nimble in what we produce “In a corporate environ-

COURTESY PHOTO “which makes it more com- and how we finance it.” ment I could see where The cover to the first issue of “Zara: The Beginning” petitive for us because He’s arrived at a infighting could cause man- leadership style that agers to want to make sure suits him. they get credit for the idea “I’m an information- and they look like they’re gatherer. I ask a lot of ques- the smartest person in the tions of a lot of people and room – because they want I throw a lot of ideas on the to get that next promotion. wall. Then I debate them Well, fortunately, being in with folks. Even though I your own business I don’t ask people a lot of ques- have to worry about that. tions, I’m not necessarily a I’m more focused on just manager by consensus all getting to the right answer the time. I’ll take that info and I don’t care who gets and chart the path. I’m a the credit.” big believer in hiring peo- Liggins, a single father ple who know more than I of one son, acknowledges do in certain areas and have he’s given some thought to a skill sets I don’t. third generation in this fam- “When we were build- ily legacy business. ing the radio company, I “It would be great. My made a point of hiring peo- son’s 10. He talks as if he ple who had worked for wants to. It’s still early on. larger radio companies. He’s got to earn his way People we brought in into that, too. But, I like the taught us about research idea that he would want to and disciplined program- follow in our footsteps. ming and sales techniques, But, it’s up to me if he’s got so I’m a big believer in a company to even consid- importing knowledge. er taking over by the time What happens in a family he comes of age. business when it’s the only “I’m still trying to nav- place you’ve really worked igate our transition in the at is that you don’t know media business – reducing what you don’t know. You our leverage so the compa- have to import that knowl- ny isn’t at risk and so it is edge in order to grow the set up for the future.” business.” Whatever happens, He nurtures the team Omaha remains home for he’s cultivated around him and his mother – a him. reality impressed upon him “I try to be collegial in when they visited last my style with folks even spring. though like my mother I “It’s like you come full can be very direct. Some circle. This is where we people may say I’m aloof. I both recognize we’re from. would say generally though We’ve got deep roots there. the people who work with There’s a track record of me like working with me. I successful African Ameri- nurture a positive relation- cans from that community. ship with those people. We’ve always come back. “Sometimes when you “To have a street named have to ask people to do in her honor is a big deal. difficult things or you have You feel like your business to address negative issues career and your life have or shortcomings it’s better meant something. It was an if it’s coming from a place amazing experience.” THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 NNPA Honors Black Lives Matter Founder with Newsmaker of the Year Award BY STACY M. BROWN the nation’s leading voice said. civil rights movement of NNPA Newswire for dignity and fairness for Additionally, Garza said our generation,” she said. Correspondent the millions of domestic power is about making sure “I think what we’ll see workers in America, that there are consequences in the next year and next Alicia Garza said she’s according to Garza’s online where needed, including at few years is Black Lives “super excited” about being bio. the polls. Matter moving into elec- named the National News- Along with Opal Tometi “The power at the polls toral politics and policy,” paper Publishers Associa- and Patrisse Cullors, Garza means that selecting a Garza said. tion (NNPA) 2019 News- founded the Black Lives leader that will take our In addition to the NNPA maker of the Year, an award Matter network which is concerns and experiences Newsmaker of the Year she’s scheduled to receive recognized globally for its into account because they Award, the activist and on Thursday, March 21, in focus on combatting anti- are shaping policy and visionary has received Washington, D.C., during Black state-sanctioned vio- shaping culture in the Unit- numerous other accolades Black Press Week. lence and the oppression of ed States and there are so and recognition including “I’ll say it’s really hum- all Black people. many different barriers for the 2016 Glamour Women bling when the community Since the rise of the Black people,” Garza said. of the Year Award, the 2016 reaches out and lifts you up Black Lives Matter move- “For 2020, it’s still yet COURTESY ALICIA GARZA FACEBOOK Marie Claire New Guard for the work you and your ment, Garza has become a to be seen what’s on the Alicia Garza Award, and as a Communi- team is doing to make Black powerful voice in the media table for Black people and ty Change Agent at the 2016 people powerful,” said with articles and interviews [her latest empowerment way that power operates – takes Black people for BET Black Girls Rock Garza, one of the co- appearing in publications nonprofit] Black Futures locally, statewide, and granted and changing poli- Awards. founders of the Black Lives like Time, Essence, and the Lab will be working had to nationally, she said. cies and laws that make us “Certainly I was moti- Matter Movement. New York Times. make sure candidates are “The problems facing criminals and keep vated by my mom who is Garza, who coined the “Power means getting to speaking directly to the Black communities are resources from our commu- really a powerful and multi- term “Black Lives Matter,” make decisions over your issues we care about and are complex. The solutions to nities, she said. talented Black woman who is an Oakland-based organ- own life,” Garza told NNPA listening to the proposals these problems will come Still, the Black Lives made a way out of no way,” izer, writer, public speaker Newswire. we have,” she said. from our imagination, our Matter movement is “alive Garza said. and freedom fighter who “It means being able to Garza’s Black Futures innovation, and experimen- and well,” Garza said. “I’ve also been motivat- also serves as the special determine where resources Lab works with Black peo- tation,” Garza said. “Today, Black Lives ed by the hundreds of thou- projects director for the go and who they go to and ple to transform communi- “Changing our commu- Matter is an organization sands of Black people who National Domestic Workers where they don’t go and ties, building Black political nities for the better requires with over 40 chapters in have come along on this Alliance, which stands as who they don’t go to,” she power and changing the changing a culture that four countries, and it is the journey for the past six Rep. Bennie Thompson Wins Efforts to Make Medgar Evers Home National Monument BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE built in the first planned National Monument Act. versity of Mississippi and NNPA Newswire middle-class subdivision for “In my capacity as Con- end the segregation of pub- Contributor African Americans in Mis- gressman of the Second lic places. Ironically, the sissippi after World War II. Congressional District of hospital that Evers was On June 12, 1963, vot- Thompson has been work- Mississippi, to author this admitted to, after a delay, ing rights activist Medgar ing on the honor for Evers legislation to honor the sac- was the first time that an all- Evers was shot dead outside for over ten years. rifice of Civil Rights Icon White hospital in Mississip- his home in Jackson Missis- The home was owned Medgar Evers and his pi admitted an African sippi. Evers, who was a by Tougaloo College and widow, Myrlie, by designat- American. World War II veteran, was later restored for tours. In ing their home as a National In October 2009, then the NAACP field secretary 2017, Edgars’ home was Monument. This legislation Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, in Mississippi. designated a National His- is of great personal impor- a former Mississippi gover- He was murdered by toric Landmark. The John tance to me. I, like many nor, announced that USNS Byron de la Beckwith, a D. Dingell, Jr. Conserva- others, was inspired by the Medgar Evers, a cargo ship, White supremacist, Klans- tion, Management, and magnitude of determination would be named in his man and member of the PHOTO: FBI.GOV Recreation Act, signed Mr. Evers showed by dedi- honor. The ship was chris- White Citizens’ Council. Medgar Evers March 12, 2019, included cating himself to others and tened by his wife, Myrlie Evers’ killer would not be language that designates fighting against adversity. Evers-Williams on Novem- convicted until 1994, after three decades. Alexander Drive in Jack- Evers’ home as a national The designation of his home ber 12, 2011. an all-White jury dead- Because of the work of son, will now become a monument. is an everlasting tribute to Medgar Evers, who locked in 1964 allowing de Rep. Bennie Thompson (D- national historic landmark. On January 14, Rep. his legacy.” served in the U.S. Army, is la Beckwith to roam unpun- Miss.), the Evers' house at The house where Medgar Thompson reintroduced the Evers worked to over- buried at Arlington National ished for Evers’ murder for 2332 Margaret Walker Evers’ was fatally shot was Medgar Evers Home turn segregation at the Uni- Cemetery.

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This is the month for of marking and in the prin- It is this spirit of self- other but chosen with each celebrating the miracles cipled practice of everyday determination that animated other to bring, increase and thunder with Harriet Tub- and wonders we call Black life. Moreover, the seam- and informed the origin and sustain good in the world in man at the crossroads and women, that other half less move from February to development of African- love and struggle. Indeed, in choosing to return and raise of our community which March from general Black centered womanism. For in our sacred texts and within up rather than run away, makes us, as a people, history to focus on Black the evolving discourse on the sacred narrative we seeking various “comfort- whole, these equal and women’s history within it the equal rights and dig- know and honor as Black able” places in oppression. most worthy partners in rightfully stresses continu- nity of women as a whole, history, we have discov- It means discovering the life, love and struggle to ity rather than rupture, and Black women reasoned that ered the indispensability of dawn of the uplifting and bring good in the world. unity in diversity rather than neither White feminists nor the voice, visions and equal liberating light of knowl- This does not mean we separateness and antago- feminism spoke to their partnership of women in the edge with Mary McLeod don’t celebrate Black wom- nism. unique identity, history and success and meaningfulness Bethune and sharing it with en any other time or all the Such centering of Black culture as African women. of anything of weight or the masses as she taught. time in the varied ways we women in the midst of their On the contrary, and as a worth we as men aspire or And it means imagining a do. It simply means this is own history and culture as DR. MAULANA KARENGA matter of agency, they felt attempt to do. new world with Anna Julia a special month of mark- African people gives the cel- compelled to speak their Moving thru history we Cooper free from favorit- ing, intentionally set aside ebration both a life-ground- history in the world, they own special cultural and not only have sacred texts isms of race, class, gender, to remind us and them ed realness and everyday are also the mothers of hu- experiential truth and create that represent the highest country, condition, ability, of the great and indis- relevance. For it speaks of manity and human civiliza- a unique discourse and dis- form of spiritual and ethi- age and any other social pensable good they have women as concrete cultural tion itself. cussion around the current cal understanding of wom- or biological attributes, brought and bring in the beings, living, loving, suf- Thirdly, understand- and historical context and en and men and humans and struggling tirelessly to world. It is a special time fering, rejoicing, working, ing and celebrating Black contours of their own lives as a whole, but we also bring such a world into be- to reinforce the rightful at- struggling and achieving in women in the context of and the future they were have countless numbers of ing. For always and every- tentiveness we owe them, the context of a definite cul- Black history, as a whole, forging in love, work and women whose lives are rich where, practice proves and to reaffirm the great value tural community. It focuses represents an act of self-de- struggle within their com- and indispensable lessons makes possible everything, we find in them, andon to the lives they live and termination. It is a choosing munity and the world. in how to walk as African whether in love, life or in express in countless ways make for themselves within of oneself and thus one’s Finally, to celebrate women, and as dignity and the aspirations and imagi- the profound respect, love the families, communities culture as an instructive Black women’s history divinity possessing persons nations of radically and and appreciation we have and historical narrative that source and an empower- within the context of Black in the world. And in their beautifully remaking our- for them. In a word, it is a makes their lives meaning- ing model of what it means history, the most ancient of strength and dignity, dedica- selves and the world. time to think deeply about ful. Thus, it respects the di- to be women in the world. all human histories, is to be tion, discipline and accom- and appreciate the mean- versity of their lives, needs And, it is a rightful insis- able to draw on the oldest plishments, they are models ing and responsibility, the and aspirations as African tence on the dignity-affirm- tradition of womanhood. It of excellence, achievement Dr. Maulana Karenga, glory and burden, the joy women, while recognizing ing, depthful engagement is to open space for discus- and possibility, not only for Professor and Chair of and stress, and the wonder common ground for coop- with African women’s his- sion from the earliest sourc- us as a people and women Africana Studies, Califor- and work of being African erative and mutually ben- tory as a central paradigm es on what it means to be in general, but also for hu- nia State University-Long women in the world. eficial exchange with otherof woman, African and hu- both woman and man in the manity as a whole. Thus, a Beach; Executive Direc- In the larger society, women of the world. man excellence, possibility world. In the Husia, the sa- central way to celebrate the tor, African American Cul- March is called Women’s Moreover, Black His- and achievement. This po- cred text of ancient Egypt, history of Black women is tural Center (Us); Creator History Month, but we in tory Month II—Women sition avoids the tendency we read the sacred teach- to live lives worthy of the of Kwanzaa; and author Us call March, Black His- Focus reminds us and them to lose or lessen the impor- ing that all humans, women best of what it means to be of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- tory Month II—Women that our first and continu- tance of African women’s and men, are possessors of African, woman, man and tion of Family, Community Focus, and call Febru- ing focus must be on Black history in the history of divinity and dignity in equal human in the world. and Culture and Essays ary, Black History Month women, African women, in women of the dominant so- measure. In the Odu Ifa And, it means constantly on Struggle: Position and I—General Focus. We do order to give authenticity ciety who might, even un- we read the sacred teach- raising up, remembering Analysis, www.AfricanA- this first to reaffirm and the accuracy to the celebra- intentionally, put forth their ing that all humans—men and striving to emulate the mericanCulturalCenter- fact that Black women’s tion. This shows proper re- ancestors and contempo- and women, are divinely excellence and achievement LA.org; www.OfficialK- history takes place within spect to the original women raries as the central source chosen to bring good in the of our ancestors and similar wanzaaWebsite.org; www. Black history itself — not who stood up first with the for understanding the his- world. And they are chosen models and mirrors among MaulanaKarenga.org. as a separate practice and original men, African men, tory of women. not over and against each us. It means hearing the product, but as a coopera- and together spoke the first tive project within the con- human truth and began the • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY text of a people, African long struggle and record of people, as well as in the humans overcoming the ob- context of humanity as a stacles and oppositions of whole. Thus, we can and nature, society, others, and do celebrate with others self to establish and con- For Black unionists, la- est debate: Individual Workers Center, (BWC) the history of women as a stantly expand the realm of bor reforms, like those in or groups who raise un- has strengthened its base whole, but we always be- human freedom and human education, law enforcement popular opinions critical and is now playing a key gin and end with honor and flourishing in the world. For and politics, are more rhet- of leadership often findrole in protecting and ex- appreciation of our own not only are African women oric than reality. They must themselves isolated or un- panding the future of Black during this special month the beginning of women’s understand that reform em- dermined. Fletcher found workers in several areas, anates from privileged con- it amazing that some including construction. It is the los aNgeles seNtiNel versations and closed door unions were threatening also partnering with com- decisions by leaders who do to leave the AFL-CIO and munity and organized la- not look like them. And giv- others threatening to drive bor groups like the Black en Blacks’ continuing low others out of the body with Community, Clergy and priority status in unions, it’s so little discussion-the lat- Labor Alliance (BCCLA) DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Executive Publisher / CEO safe to conclude organized ter applied disproportion- and SEIU Security Workers JENNIFER J. THOMAS labor’s high-level decisions ately to Blacks. Usually, West (SWW). Publisher routinely do not take Black no attempt was made by However, Black exter- KENNETH R. THOMAS workers’ needs and con- either side to bring the de- nal labor groups like the A. LARRY AUBRY Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) cerns into proper consider- bate to the members. Philip Randolph Institute RUTH WASHINGTON Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) ation. the U.S. government had According to Fletcher, (APRI), Coalition of Black COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. Debate over the future shifted more and more to the while the debate needed to Trade Unionists (CBTU) Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) of the AFL-CIO began in right and become increas- take place, it should have and AFRAM (SEIU Af- PAMELA A. BAKEWELL earnest about 15 years ago. ingly hostile to workers; been reframed in its entire- rican American Caucus) Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. Back then, the Service Em- how unions should organize ty. He insisted it needed to once provided invaluable Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff ployees International Union critical regions like the U.S. be about a compelling vi- support to Black workers BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL (SEIU) started to focus on south and southwest; how to sion for the future of work- and must again become the Executive Assistant to the Publisher how to reverse the unions’ ally with African Americans ers in the US. and the rest force they once were. Col- Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) downward slide. Then, as and Latinos in these(and of the world and include lectively, they represent BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor now, Blacks were phantom now) other regions, in or- strategies that work in the critically needed pressure participants in high-level der to be successful; how face of dramatic changes in support of BWC, Black Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising decision-making or devel- to engage in political action in the economy and address unionists and Black work- ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ oping strategic alternatives in such a way that working how to stop using working ers generally. Circulation/Distribution to the status quo. (However, people can advance agendas people as cannon fodder (Improving Black-La- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production Designer/Staff Writer unified, Blacks in organized that represent their inter- in unjust imperialistic as- tino relations is no longer labor could, and should, ests and not simply those of sertion of power. Fletcher even a rhetorical prior- E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer be a significant forceunions in or political parties; concluded, “I keep won- ity for organized labor. AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer determining the future of the continued relevance of dering whether it is too But strengthening relations KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer organized labor, thereby fighting racism and sexism;much to ask of our leaders between the two groups CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising strengthening themselves how to work with and build to think about the needs of would reduce tensions in and their unions. mutual support with work- working people rather than schools, curb gang violence LAUREN BRAZILE, Classified Several years ago, Bill ers in other countries and the focusing on the alleged and expand equitable em- N a r : atioNal dvertisiNg epreseNtative Fletcher, president of Trans- critical importance of join- profundity of their rhetoric ployment opportunities, Amalgamated Publishers 45 W. 45th St. , New York, NY 10036 Africa Forum, campaigned ing with others to fight forand the seductiveness of especially for Black work- (212) 869-5220 - and - 2400 S. 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This offered er the AFL-CIO should give for Blacks, in and outside and ethnic injustice within HOW TO REACH US insightful perspectives on larger or smaller rebates to of organized labor, to unite its own ranks must become Main Number (323) 299-3800 what he called organized unions that are allegedly -a pre-requisite for effec- part of labor unions’ end DEPARTMENTS labor’s “train wreck.” organizing and whether the tively working with other game. However, in order Entertainment Editor, Ext.0 • Family Editor, Ext. 258 Religion Editor, Ext. 0 Fletcher cited SEIU’s AFL-CIO Executive Coun- groups.) to achieve justice, Black Classified Advertising, Ext. 210 (then) main suggested cil should grow or shrink. 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•JEROME E. HORTON• • STACY M. BROWN •

By Stacy M. Brown stole an education from NNPA Newswire the City of Norwalk. Yeah, Eliminating the elected abuse, inefficiencies, andCorrespondent that’s right. We now send taxpayers advocates on corruption of unchecked people to prison for theft of the Board of Equaliza- government bureaucracy. Actress Lori Loughlin an education,” Pattis said. tion (BOE) and replacing With that in mind, every was taken into custody by McDowell was living them with bureaucratic tax major taxpayer’s organiza- the FBI Wednesday in Los by her wits with her kin- collectors is counterintui- tion including the Howard Angeles after she, fellow dergarten-age son, spend- tive to the democratic ar- Jarvis Association, Cali- movie star Felicity Huff- ing time where she could, guments for “No Taxation fornia Taxpayers Associa- man and 48 others were most often in Bridgeport at Without Representation.” tion, and California Small charged in a $25 million homeless shelters. This is especially true, giv- Business Association op- college admissions scam Simply put, she wanted en that the covert motives pose the current legislative that ABC News said has a better life for her son, of some to increase tax rev- effort replace elected BOE prompted repercussions so she enrolled him in the enues. Taxpayer Advocates with from Hollywood to the Norwalk public schools This legislative pro- government bureaucrats. boardrooms of major cor- sentenced in 2012, she despite having no real ties posal to replace the elected To the personal argu- porations. vowed to continue to fightto the city. “When the city Members with govern- es, “when we should be ments about the perfor- A former cast member for a better education and found out that it was spend- ment bureaucrats who will focusing on creating jobs.” mance of the past and pres- on the ABC sitcom “Full life for her young son. ing its money educating her audit, collect, investigate Some argue that the ent Board Members, if this House,” Loughlin and Os- Authorities said that her boy, it demanded that Ms. and prosecute California members of the Legislature was determinative of the car-nominated actress Huff- charges were compounded McDowell be charged with taxpayers with no account- can protect taxpayers and elimination of voter’s right man, are among 33 parents by the fact that she twice a crime,” Pattis said. “Nor- ability to the public should advocate for tax equaliza- to elected representation, charged with conspiracy to sold drugs to an under- walk prosecutors, known frighten all taxpayers. tion and fairness. First, then the Legislature would commit mail and wire fraud cover police officer. Thestatewide for an unreason- As the BOE was con- this would eliminate the not exist given it history in the nationwide scam to convoluted case left some ing mean-streak, obliged. stitutionally created to ad- established separation of of convictions, corruption, get their children into elite scratching their heads, She was charged with first- vocate for California tax powers intended to protect and sexual abuse by in- colleges, including Yale, while others who had previ- degree larceny,” he said. matters, establish elected California taxpayers from dividual members. Fur- Stanford, Georgetown and ously supported McDowell At that point, McDow- public accountability, the abuse of government. ther investigations, audits, the University of Southern began to step away when ell had become something transparency, and due pro- Second, it takes a collective and documented evidence California. the drug charges surfaced. of a folk heroine and public cess; some were angered vote of the super-majority subsequent to the initial Social media is abuzz Some observers sus- support rallied behind her. that the BOE was the only of the Legislature and ap- review (not an audit) of over this case, and many pected that because of the Then the undercover elected body to prevent the proval of the Governor to BOE revealed that every are wondering whether “stealing” education case, cops moved in. recently proposal increase enact public tax policy; allegation, against the for- anyone will spend time in the homeless woman was “Just who sent them and of the gas taxes again. which is not responsive to mer Board Members were jail for their crimes. targeted and set up by au- why they targeted her is However this is exactly the daily complaints about false, misleading, slander- For some, it’s another thorities, including a relent- as yet unclear. She bought why we need the separa- government abuse. ous, and attributed to staff example of the difference less cold-hearted prosecu- some narcotics, and was tion of powers provided by It is ironic that a current misunderstandings, gossip, between when the White tor. then charged as a drug user. the BOE. and former Asian Members and some technical errors “elite” are charged with “Who would have Public support for her van- Especially since Leg- of the Board, who used which were timely correct- crimes compared to poor thought that wanting a ished,” Pattis said. islators are proposing new the Board to protect their ed; not the elected Board people of color. good education for my “Why, the woman self- taxes and fees on soda, tire communities from abusive Members. Indicative of “Kelley Williams-Bolar son would put me in this medicates? A homeless changes, dialysis clinics, taxation and economic dis- this, the newly legislatively and Tanya McDowell en- predicament,” McDowell, shelter isn’t good enough lead-acid batteries, drink- enfranchisement and pro- created government taxing rolled their children into 34, said at her sentenc- for her? She struggles be- ing water, firearms, oil andpel their political careers, agency (CDTFA), the bu- Public School Districts in ing where she received 12 ing a single mom? Maybe gas severance tax, taxes on have joined with others reaucracy proposed to take which they did not reside,” years in prison with seven she’s got mental health is- medical, real estate, and who seek to nullify the No- control of BOE, continues one Twitter user with the years suspended. sues? And what’s this about other professional service; vember 2018 election of to be riddled with errors, handle @dlnodots wrote. “I have no regrets seek- wanting a better life for her and a Split Role Property the first African Americantaxpayers abuse, conflict of “They were both jailed ing a better education for son? Let’s warehouse her,” tax increase. woman, Latino, and octo- interest, and mismanage- for these crimes. Should him, I do regret my partici- he said. Surely there a much genarian senior citizen in ment at an increased cost Felicity Huffman and Lori pation in this drug case,” Pattis added that Mc- more important issues, giv- 130 years. of $746 million to Califor- Loughlin be held to that she said. Dowell needed help, not a en California’s epidemic “Arguably African nia taxpayers. same standard?” the user Norm Pattis, a trial law- prison bed. of, poverty, homelessness, American and Latino vot- I believe the American wrote. yer who said he’s fighting “But Norwalk prosecu- affordable housing, sexism, ers are entitle to the same colonists who died for “No Others on social media for freedom “one client at a tors piled on. They would drug-addiction, criminal level of equal protection, taxation without repre- concurred with @dlnodots. time,” recently wrote a so- not negotiate a resolution justice, under-employment, due process, and account- sentation” would urge the In 2011, Williams-Bo- bering blog about the Mc- of her separate and distinct health disparity, excessive ability historically pro- California Legislature to lar, a Black woman, was Dowell case. cases. No, not these minis- taxation, human traffick- vided by the BOE.” “Skip” strengthen – not eliminate sentenced to 10 days in Pattis, who practices ters of justice,” Pattis said. ing, looming recession and Cooper, President/CEO - the elected representation county jail, three years of law in Connecticut, said the “A woman is sent to a population explosion. of the Black Business As- over taxation, public trans- probation and $30,000 in system owes McDowell. prison for wanting a bet- “The elimination of sociation said, “Now that parency and accountability restitution for lying about “I hope Tanya McDow- ter life for her children. the elected Taxpayer Ad- the ethnic makeup of the provided by the peoples’ her residency to get her ell will forgive us, some- She is doing time for us- vocates (Members) on BOE finally reflects the- di Taxpayers Advocates on daughters into a better day, for our hypocrisy and ing an illegal drug. Had the Board of Equalization versity of California; it is the Board of Equalization school district in Ohio. cruelty. I hope her son will she drunk herself to death strips California residents not time to close the door as a safeguard over abso- For McDowell, the pun- as well. But first she will it would be no crime. Or and businesses of public to the elected equal protec- lute governmental power. ishment was worse. have to serve her prison had she smoked four packs accountability, transpar- tion, separation of powers, Jerome E. Horton, Tax- “[McDowell] got 12 term. Her son will have to of cigarettes a day to sooth ency, and equity in tax au- public transparency, and payer Advocate, (retired) years for sending her six- learn to get along without her jangled nerves, no one dit, administration, and tax accountability over tax Board of Equalization year-old son to Norwalk, her,” Pattis said. would care. But the wrong collection processes,” said matters.” Member, State Assembly- Connecticut’s Brookside Experienced criminal people are profiting from Betty Jo Toccoli President, We are all aware of man, and Member Work- Elementary School while defense lawyers know the the drugs McDowell used,” California Small Business or have experienced the force Investment. she ‘lived’ in Bridgeport, charges faced by McDow- he said. even though she was home- ell often go hand-in-hand Pattis continued: • Julianne Malveaux • less,” said Bishop Talbert with life circumstances: “We imprison the sick Swan, an activist and pas- “An addict has to steal, of- and call it justice. Now tor. ten, to support their habit,” we imprison the homeless “She was convicted Pattis said. looking for something bet- of first degree larcenyHowever, for McDowell ter for their kids. ‘stealing’ an education,” was no ordinary drug user, “Class war? You bet. By Julianne Malveaux protect young people from Swan said. he said. “She did not steal Ms. McDowell just go sac- NNPA Newswire the deleterious effects of When McDowell was to support her habit. She rificed on the front lines.” Contributor their products. But their recently accelerated ac- tible to addiction. The law as they make poor choices. always beneficiaries in a Nearly half a million peo- tivism is only one small should protect them and Follow the money, goes society that has predatory ple die every year from com- step toward ensuring that penalize those who make it the trope. Who benefits capitalism at its roots. We plications from smoking. young people are protected easy for them to access these from youngsters buying don’t need more children About a tenth of them never from the harmful effects of products. tobacco and nicotine prod- being exposed to addic- put a cigarette to their lips smoking, and they cannot But the law does not pro- ucts? Why do legislators tion. We shouldn’t outlaw – they die from exposure to do it alone. tect. Instead, legislators se- protect them? Why would vaping products without second-hand smoke. Death Very recently, the head lectively go after some prod- legislators crack down on outlawing the sale of to- from tobacco is, according of the Food and Drug Ad- ucts, while protecting others. vaping, but not cigarettes? bacco to children. I appre- to the Centers for Disease ministration, Scott Got- If legislators understood the Who benefits? If we - fol ciate some manufacturers Control, the leading cause Julianne Malveaux tlieb, resigned for “family damage that nicotine and to- low the money, we have for joining many others in of preventable death. But is an author and econo- reasons” (don’t you love bacco products do to people, to monitor the lobby. Who standing up against com- too many people, enticed by mist. Her latest book it when White men sud- especially young people, has power in this game? panies like Walmart, Wal- advertising, think that smok- “Are We Better Off?denly Race, discover their fami- they’d be rushing to outlaw We always need to fol- green’s and the others that ing is so “cool” that they Obama and Public Policy”lies when they are in hot them. Instead, because to- low the money when we are making big dollars embrace it. And the tobacco is available via www. water). At the same time, bacco is big business, the in- look at the ways that some selling tobacco and nico- industry spent more than $9 amazon.com for booking,we learned that too many dustry is protected. Further- products are offered to the tine products to children. billion on smoking advertis- wholesale inquiries or for chains, like Walmart, more, products that attempt market and others are re- It needs to stop. Now. Leg- ing, or about a million dol- more info visit www.juli- Kroger and Walgreens, to ameliorate the harmful stricted. We always need islators need to step up and lars an hour. annemalveaux.com along with gas stations, are sides of smoking, like vap- to follow the money when protect our children from For too many, cigarettes breaking the law by sell- ing, are subjected to unrea- we realize that there are this destructive addiction! are a desperate addiction, supporting efforts under- ing cigarettes and other sonable scrutiny, even out- encouraged by pernicious way to limit the sale of nicotine products to young lawed. To their credit, vaping advertising. The addiction nicotine to those who are people. companies are owning their hits folks of color – Black under 21. But, here’s the deal. role in possible addiction and and Brown folks -- hardest. Instead, unfortunately, It doesn’t make sense to standing for a ban on selling We are more likely to be some would prefer to re- regulate the sale of nico- any nicotine products to chil- exposed to heavy advertis- strict the sale of vaping tine products, like vaping, dren. ing, more likely to become products in particular without looking at the sale Part of this is personal for addicted, and more likely to to keep them out of the of nicotine products, like me. I’ve written before about die from complications of hands of children. Why cigarettes. Children (yes, my mom’s smoking addic- smoking addiction. Public not just further limit the despite their protests, I tion, which has led to her de- policy can help ameliorate sale of all tobacco prod- think of anyone under veloping COPD and emphy- this challenge, perhaps, by ucts? The companies 21 as a child) shouldn’t sema diseases in her ninth further restricting who can that manufacture vaping be purchasing alcohol or decade. But it’s more than buy tobacco and when. Be- products, like the market tobacco. Period. End of the personal. It’s about the cause addictions start early, leader Juul, are to be com- conversation. They aren’t ways that public policy can public policy can help by mended for attempting to grown. They are suscep- protect young people, even A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019

{Continued WHITE NATIONALISM from A-1} Ocasio-Cortez. supremacy, I will look the Law Center (SPLC) statis- where they found a “50 per- “White supremacists other way,'” wrote Ocasio- tics on hate groups proves cent increase in White committed the largest num- Cortez in a Twitter post. otherwise. nationalist hate groups ber of extremist killings in Although Trump does In the Spring 2019 issue between 2017 and 2018.” 2017. What the President is not see an increase in White of SPLC’s Intelligence Re- During 2018, SPLC saying here: ‘if you engage nationalism around the port, the center noted that tracked 1,020 hate groups in violent acts of White world, the Southern Poverty “Trump has opened the across the U.S. with Cali- White House doors to fornia among the highest extremism, not only consult- with 83 hate groups, fol- ing with hate groups on poli- lowed by Florida with 75 AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER cies that erode our country’s and Texas with 73. This July 8, 2017 photo shows members of the KKK escort- ed by police past a large group of protesters during a KKK civil rights protections, but The report also calls out rally in Charlottesville, Va. Some White Southerners are also enabling the infiltration the members of Congress again advocating for what the Confederacy tried and of extremist ideas into the who SPLC believes to be failed to do in the 1860s: secession from the Union. So- administration’s rhetoric associated with White called Southern nationalists are within the group of and agenda.” supremacists, anti-LGBT and demonstrators who are fighting the removal of Confeder- Two of the policies other hate groups which are: ate monuments around the South. They say it’s time for SPLC are referring to is the Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, Southern states to secede again and become independent of the United States. AP PHOTO Trump administration’s Rep. Clay Higgins of A year after a deadly gathering of far-right extremists in anti-immigrant and anti- Louisiana, Rep. Kevin Charlottesville, less than two dozen White nationalists Muslim policies. Kramer of North Dakota, Ted Cruz ofTexas, Rep. Steve https://www.splcenter.org/hat marched Sunday across from the White House, their num- This information was Rep. Marsha Blackburn of King of Iowa, and Rep. Mark e-map. To view the full bers dwarfed by thousands of counterprotesters, while the released after SPLC con- Tennessee, Rep. Josh Hawley Harris of North Carolina. Spring 2019 Intelligence mother of a woman killed at last summer's protest said the ducted an investigation on of Missouri, Rep. Greg The full hate group map Report please visit www.spl- country continues to face unhealed racial wounds. hate crimes across the U.S. Giaforte of Montana, Rep. can be viewed at center.org.

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{Continued MISSING BLACK GIRLS from A-1} According to Black- attention and concern to and other child advocates NCMEC’s president and concern. ment clarifying that the News.com, members of the garner the best possible founded the National Cen- CEO, said in a blog on the That concern height- body found did not belong caucus believe that more outcomes for each case. ter for Missing & Exploited NCME website. ened when investigators in to Skylar. federal assistance and col- A 2010 study about the Children as a private, non- So far, the nonprofit has California announced that “LASD confirms the laboration is needed to fur- media coverage of missing profit organization to serve helped law enforcement they were trying to identify victim found in Hacienda ther eliminate the problem. children in the United as the national clearing- find more than 284,000 the body of a young Black Heights is not Skylar Man- “I feel like knocking on States, discovered that only house and to provide a missing kids, and girl who was found dead nie who was reported miss- every attic, every garage to 20 percent of reported sto- coordinated, national NCMEC’s 24/7 Call Center inside a duffel bag in a sub- ing in Lancaster. Homicide see where those girls are,” ries focused on missing response to problems relat- has handled more than 4.8 urb of Los Angeles. The investigators are working House Majority Leader Black children despite it ing to missing and exploit- million phone calls and has girl was eventually identi- diligently to solve the case Nancy Pelosi said. “Let’s corresponding to 33 per- ed children. access to 190 languages. fied as Trinity Love Jones. of the girl found in Hacien- be an example to the world cent of the overall missing Walsh, who formerly Walsh founded Investigators said the da Heights and we ask our that we can’t rest until children cases. hosted “America’s Most NCMEC nearly 35 years circumstances of her death residents to keep an eye out these girls are found.” The report revealed that Wanted,” now does similar ago after his 6-year-old are still being determined. for Skylar,” the sheriff’s Further, the nonprofit missing Black youth – work with his show, “In son, Adam, was abducted The discovery com- department said in the Black and Missing But Not especially Black girls – are Pursuit.” and later found murdered. bined with the lack of any statement at the time. Forgotten, also has focused underreported in the news The show, which airs With the expanding new missing person reports “We’ve detained two its attention on spotlighting and it seems that many on the Investigation Dis- power of social media, that match the girl’s people of interest who may and finding missing people don’t even care. covery network, has Walsh said people are more description shed further be connected to the case,” a African Americans. The National Center for remained relentless in its involved now than ever light on the plight of miss- subsequent statement said. Since 2007, the organi- Missing and Exploited pursuit of missing children. before. “Call me. Contact ing Black girls. Taquesta Graham, 28, zation has sought to devel- Children said that in 2018 “I’m excited to see our me … you tell me where Trinity’s body was was questioned after being op relationships with alone, there were 424,066 co-founder John Walsh the bad guy is, and we’ll go found near a hiking trail in detained in Texas on an media, government agen- reports of missing children back doing what he does get ‘em,” Walsh said on the Hacienda Heights but alleged parole violation but cies and the public to made to law enforcement best – catching fugitives blog. authorities said initially was expedited to Los ensure that missing African around the country. and bringing justice to vic- According to multiple that they had little informa- Angeles, where, according Americans receive prompt John and Revé Walsh tims,” John F. Clark, reports, when Black girls tion to help identify her. to County officials, she go missing, it’s often She was found wearing a expected to be charged a unclear whether they have long pink shirt with the suspect in the death of her run away from home, were words “Future Princess daughter Trinity inflicted violence, abduct- Hero” and grey pants with Deputy Michelle ed, sent into the sex indus- panda prints. Sanchez of the Los Angeles try, among others. Essen- Because Hacienda County Sheriff’s Depart- tially, according to Black- Heights isn’t far from Lan- ment Information Bureau News.com, their safety and caster, where Skylar Man- said in a statement, “Gra- assurance to be brought nie went missing. The Los ham remains to be held in back home was commonly Angeles Sheriff Depart- Los Angeles County cus- ignored and not an utmost ment did release a state- tody on the unrelated war- rant. Homicide investiga- tors continue to vet commu- nity tips and follow up on additional evidence obtained during the investi- gation. The criminal case naming Taquesta Graham is being prepared for presenta- tion to the District Attor- ney’s Office on a later date.” Graham’s boyfriend, Emiel Lamar Hunt, 38, was initially charged with mur- der for the death of Trinity JAZZ RECORDS Love Jones. He is sched- uled to appear in Los Ange- WANTED les County Superior Court to enter a plea on April 26. Top Dollar For Your Hunt served more than Jazz Records, R&B, Blues a decade in prison follow- ing a conviction for abus- We Come to you, or come to me ing his own son in San Mint Condition Diego County in 2005, according to sheriff’s 213-332-3624 Detective Marc Boivert. A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOS THURSDAY, ANGELES SENTINEL MARCH 21, 2019A-9

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candidate you like or don’t the plantocracy, have for ing structure was rigged like at this point. It matters centuries tried to maintain against her. which will do the best for that same power structure, “The Georgia Secretary your children, for you and Thorne said. of State, Briana Kemp, who your family. That’s the one “For many, especially oversaw voting in the state, you vote for. The idea is to in the American South, refused to step down from keep the worst one out of this notion has become a his position while running office.” sought-after norm. Em- as her opponent. “From the birthing bedded deep in our rac- “Mr. Kemp attempted pains of American Democ- ist culture, White citizens to close polling stations in racy came the racist defor- continue to undermine the majority Black precincts. mity that remains a part African American vote and Malfunctioning voting of us today,” said Maxim that of other marginalized machines in largely Black Thorne, an attorney and racial groups today,” he counties affected voting. managing director of The said. Voters complained to the Andrew Goodman Founda- All of that could be seen Georgia NAACP that the tion, which supports youth in the 2018 Midterm Elec- voting machines registered leadership development, tion through the rebirth and a vote for Kemp even when By Stacy M. Brown many lingering and lasting sion measures and other voting accessibility, and escalation of voter sup- they selected Abrams. NNPA Newswire Corre- effects of the 500-year-old Election Day problems that social justice initiatives on pression tactics throughout “53,000 voter regis- spondent Transatlantic Slave Trade. potentially kept millions of campuses across the coun- the country, Thorne further tration applications were “The whole idea of the eligible Americans from try with mini-grants to se- contends. never processed, from pre- “Presidential elections slave trade was the disen- participating in the 2018 lect institutions of higher He said since 2013 dominantly Black districts, and the voter experience franchisement of our human midterm elections. learning and other financialwhen the United States greater than the margin by have long been fraught for rights,” the Rev. Al Sharp- Those included: assistance to students. Supreme Court struck which Stacey Abrams lost Black people. From racist ton said in an interview with • Voter registration “This is despite centu- down key provisions of the election. Ultimately, poll taxes to made-up lit- NNPA Newswire at the Rev. problems ries of legal and legislative the Voting Rights Act of Abrams conceded in a race eracy tests to the egregious Jesse Jackson’s recent Rain- • Voter purges efforts to repair that core 1965, many attempts have that was sullied by sup- rollback of voting rights bow Push Coalition Wall • Strict voter ID and infection of the three-fifthsbeen made to recreate Jim pression.” over the past 50 years, Street Project. ballot requirements clause that is embedded Crow-era policies meant Those nefarious and American democracy has, “Voter suppression is the • Voter confusion in the U.S. Constitution,” to disenfranchise minority racist voter suppression at times, felt like a weird disenfranchisement of our • Voter intimidation Thorne said. voters. activities fulfill the spirit and failed social experi- human and civil rights and and harassment In Federalist No. 54, “That’s why we see of the three-fifths clause, ment.” — Patrisse Cullors that’s why our struggle must • Poll closures and James Madison wrote a resurgence of voter ID Thorne said. “Every American citizen have continuity because long lines about the chief concern laws, purging of voter “The nation appears to must have an equal right we’re still fighting - for •jus Malfunctioning of the representation of rolls, as well as threats and have moved on from the to vote. There is no reason tice and equality,” Sharpton voting equipment slaves concerning taxation intimidation,” Thorne said. Georgia election with many which can excuse the de- said. • Disenfranchise- and representation, Thorne “This paradigm was of the structural problems nial of that right. There is Jackson agreed. ment of justice-involved in- said. never more glaring than in remaining intact and I ex- no duty which weighs more “Clearly, disenfranchise- dividuals “This federalist paper the 2018 Georgia Guberna- pect there will be loud heavily on us than the duty ment has been the theme • Gerrymandering states that slaves are prop- torial Race. Stacey Abrams, rumblings of unfairness in we have to ensure that right. from the time they brought Many, like Sharpton and erty as well as people, the first Black woman to be 2020 again but vested in- … It is wrong—deadly our people over here on Jackson, said the actions of therefore requiring some, nominated for governor in terests are only thinking in wrong—to deny any of slave ships from Africa,” voter suppression and dis- but not full, representation. the United States, had been partisan patterns, not about your fellow Americans the Jackson said. enfranchisement are rem- Ultimately a decision was surfacing as a viable candi- real inclusive democracy,” right to vote in this country. “What you see with vot- nants of the transatlantic made to count every three date for the position since he said. There is no issue of states’ er suppression and disen- slave trade. out of five slaves through 2013,” he said. “This unquestioned ac- rights or national rights. franchisement is a product “Africans came here the creation of the Three- Thorne continued: ceptance of the denial of There is only the struggle of the slave trade for sure,” with nothing and with no Fifths Compromise,” he “Like Obama, she African American voting for human rights.” — Presi- he said. rights to anything, not even said. electrified the Africanrights is the current fester- dent Lyndon B. Johnson, During the 2018 mid- their children. They had to What’s more, White American and progressive ing of the racist seed of our from ‘The Voting Rights term elections, voter par- learn an entirely new lan- people, the economic and communities. It became founding.” Act Address’ ticipation was more than guage,” said Janice Rob- cultural beneficiaries of clear however that the vot- New U.S. Census data 10 percentage points higher inson-Celeste, a former projects that in in 2045 the than it was in the 2014 mid- nanny, early childhood spe- United States will be “mi- term elections, demonstrat- cialist and one-time daycare nority White,” and with ing Americans’ demand owner who publishes Suc- Old paint. Solvents. Batteries. several factors considered, for change and increased cessfulBlackParenting.com. Computer monitors. These are The Progressive succinctly enthusiasm for exercising “Today, too many red TOO some of the household hazardous noted the implications: In their civic duty to vote. states have manipulated waste and electronic waste items thirty years, more potential That said, nearly 120 the system by redistricting you can bring to a Roundup for voters will be non-White. million eligible Americans voting areas, suppressing Donald Trump contin- did not participate in the votes, using malfunction- recycling. It’s a great opportunity ues to prime audiences with November elections, ac- ing machines which create to clean out your garage and his racial fear-mongering cording to a report from the long lines and deter people, TOXIC clean up the environment. Our and rhetoric of White na- Center for American Prog- to requiring identification free drive-thru, drop-off events tionalism and, nationwide, ress. to vote,” Robinson-Celeste Republicans have gone out The report noted that said. are a quick, convenient, and of their way to prevent non- widespread voter suppres- “We owe it to our ances- common-sense way to dispose of White people from voting, sion – particularly against tors — from slavery to the TO materials too toxic to as also noted in The Pro- historically marginalized Civil Rights era — to vote trash, pour down gressive. groups – is a reoccur- in every election. The GOP According to the Pew ring problem in the United wants to strip our rights a sink, or dump Research Center fewer States. away which is reminiscent in a storm drain. than three percent of Black Each election cycle, of what the slave traders TRASH people are registered as Re- untold numbers of eligible did when our people were publican and fewer than 15 Americans are prevented kidnapped from Africa and W. Redondo Beach Blvd percent of Latinos register from voting due to barriers at the least to the pre-civil Household Hazardous Republican. in the voter registration pro- rights movement. We have W. 161 St W. Alondra Blvd Voter suppression, it’s cess, restrictions on casting to fight for our rights, or we Waste & Electronic Waste totally clear, is about racial ballots, and discriminatory will gradually lose them in a Enter from W. 170 St

politics more than party and partisan-rigged district slow boil,” she said. Roundup S. Normandie Ave W. 170 St politics. maps. Finally, Robinson-Ce- 110 Arthur S. Western Ave S. Western It’s also clear that voter The report described leste added: Johnson suppression is one of the some of the voter suppres- “It doesn’t matter what Saturday, Park

Artesia Blvd Ave S. Vermont March 23, 2019 91 9:00 am - 3:00 pm W. 182 St Sentinel newS Service Senate President Pro officio, or non-voting mem- Tem Toni Atkins of San bers, of which Mitchell is San Diego Fwy Sen. Holly J. Mitchell of Diego said Mitchell’s back- one. There is no compensa- Arthur Johnson Park 405 Harbor Fwy Los Angeles today issued ground make her uniquely tion. the following statement qualified to serve on the The Commission meets after being appointed to commission. monthly and oversees the 1200 W. 170th Street the Los Angeles Coliseum “Sen. Mitchell’s experi- Coliseum’s lease agree- No Business Waste Commission: ence running California’s ment with the University of Gardena Accepted “As a third-generation largest family and child- Southern California, which Brought to you by the County of Los Angeles and Angeleno, I value the role development organization has day-to-day management presented by the Department of Public Works the Los Angeles Coliseum and overseeing the passage and operation responsibili- and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles plays in our community,” of two consecutive state ties for the 98,000-seat sta- County in cooperation with the cities of Carson, Compton, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Mitchell said after her ap- budgets of almost $200 bil- dium. Located in Exposi- Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, pointment was approved by lion each will help ensure tion Park, the stadium is Lynwood, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, the Senate Rules Commit- stability at the Coliseum adjacent to Mitchell’s Dis- For more information or and Torrance. tee. “It is my hope that the Commission,” Atkins said trict Office. commission will continue about her nominee to the USC recently began an event schedule, contact: Home-generated sharps waste such as hypodermic to serve the community and LACC. “Sen. Mitchell has a $300 million project to needles, pen needles, syringes, lancets, and intravenous keep working toward im- consistently demonstrated renovate and improve the 1(888) CLEAN-LA, needles SHOULD NOT be placed in your trash. Bring them provements that will help unwavering commitment to Coliseum. It is the first- ma www.CleanLA.com to the Roundups or visit www.CLEANLA.com for alternate our community thrive. invest in ongoing improve- jor upgrade of the stadium disposal options. “The Coliseum show- ments for her community.” in 20 years. Construction is or 1(800) 238-0172 You can also take your used motor oil to cases the best L.A. has to The Memorial Coliseum scheduled to be completed www.lacsd.org more than 600 oil recycling centers in Los offer and has a promising Commission meets monthly later this year. Angeles County. Call 1(888) CLEAN-LA for future. I am honored to be a and is comprised of six vot- a complete listing. commission member.” ing members and two ex-

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{Continued CALIF. DEATH PENALTY from A-1} why, he told the press dur- also voted for a measure makers are with Newsom ing a conference call on that would speed up the in proposing a permanent March 19, that the nearly process. But Newsome said dismantling of the death 800 prisoners on death row that the state’s residents penalty on the next ballot. will not face execution dur- have “entrusted” him to do Almost ten years ago, a ing his administration. what he’s doing by way of more than $850,000 “Our death penalty has California’s constitution. upgrade to San Quentin’s been a failure,” Newsome “I have been crystal execution chamber was told reporters. clear about my opposition completed. Since then, no “It consumes our court to the death penalty for execution has been carried system. It costs billions of four decades now,” said out in the state. Newsom dollars that could be redi- Newsome. cited studies that he said rected, it has provided no “ For those who have showed overwhelming evi- public safety benefit or followed [my political dence that death sentences value as a deterrent.” career], I don't think it are handed out biasedly Newsome has already comes as a surprise. The according to race. ordered the closure of the constitution and the laws of “If you kill a White per- state’s gas chamber and the this state afford me the son, you are more likely to AP FILE PHOTO removal of its equipment. right to do this. The law be handed the death penal- California’s Governor Gavin Newsom recently issued a moratorium on the death penal- The next step will be the does not change; it will ty,” he explained. ty in the state. He has shut down the state’s death chamber and removed its equipment. consideration of commut- only change with voters or “If you are Black and ing sentences on a perma- the Supreme Court." you kill a White person, we need to do more and do sion of the same manner. representation versus nent basis, from death to Proponents of victims’ your chances are signifi- better, more broadly for Harris called the process wealthier defendants with life without the possibility rights and some lawmakers cantly higher. Between victims in this state ... but “immoral, discriminatory, good legal representation. of parole. Only California expressed chagrin toward 2014 and 2018 the majority we cannot advance the ineffective, and a gross “The symbol of our jus- voters can actually repeal Newsome’s decision; one of death sentences in Cali- death penalty in an effort to misuse of taxpayer dol- tice system is a woman the death penalty, some- victim’s relative calling it fornia came out of two try to soften the blow of lars.” with a blindfold,” she said. thing Newsome intends to “Trumpian to override counties, L.A. and River- what happened,' " Newsom Like Newsom, she “It is supposed to treat all ask them to do via the next what voters decided and side. It matters where you said. pointed to the fact that equally, but the application ballot in 2020. make a decision based on live when it comes to pros- Democratic presidential Black and Latino defen- of the death penalty — a Californians rejected a your own personal philoso- ecution and the death hopeful, Senator Kamala dants were more likely to final and irreversible pun- ballot measure attempting phy.” But others have sup- penalty.” Harris supports Newsom’s be executed than White ishment — has been to rule out the death penal- ported his decision whole- "To the victims, all I decision, she, herself, in defendants, as were poor proven to be unequally ty in 2016. In addition, they heartedly and some law- can say is, 'we owe you and support of a federal deci- defendants with poor legal applied” she said.

{Continued CDU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE from A-1} such as emergency medi- CDU’s own residency Chen, MD; Viktoriya Figli- “Our first group of res- I'm very excited to have of a process that begins in cine, psychiatry and gener- programs in Psychiatry and na, DO; Jasmine Gray MD, idents have already had an matched at CDU," said the fall when fourth-year al surgery. Of all CDU stu- Family Medicine wel- MHS; John Isaac, MD, impact on the community, Lesly Martinez, MD, an medical students start dents matched, 80 percent comed a new cohort of PhD, MA. having served throughout incoming resident in the applying to residency pro- will complete their residen- future practitioners this Since the return of SPA 6 and other communi- Family Medicine training grams through the National cies in California, and near- year, with all 14 slots in medical resident training to ties in Los Angeles,” said program. "The University's Resident Matching Pro- ly 50 percent will remain in both programs being suc- the University, and by Lisa Barkley, MD, director mission statement res- gram (NRMP). The NRMP Los Angeles County. cessfully filled (six for Psy- extension the wider South of the family medicine res- onates with me, and I look expects this year’s match to “A large percentage of chiatry and eight for Fami- Los Angeles community, in idency program. “We’re forward to completing my be the largest in history, our graduates have selected ly Medicine, respectively): July 2018, the programs excited to continue grow- training here and giving exceeding the more than primary care specialties,” • Family Medicine Res- have sought to turn out ing and develop our pro- back to the community." 43,000 applicants who reg- said COM dean Deborah idents: Soraya Iman physicians who will prac- gram by welcoming our Match Day, a rite of istered for the 2018 Match Prothrow-Stith, MD. “That Boumediene, MD; John tice in some of the most second group of resi- passage for physicians-in- and more than 33,000 posi- is something that is Joseph Corletto, MD; Fel- medically under-resourced dents.” training, is the culmination tions offered last year. extremely important to the isha Janel Eugenio, MD; communities of Los Ange- state, as California is facing Issarekorn Glaewketgarn, les, including Service Plan- {Continued COMCAST LAUNCHES from A-1} a serious shortage of pri- MD; Jesse Gomez, MD, ning Area (SPA) 6. The diversity. found Afrotainment and the mary care physicians. The MPH; Ian Hao, MD; Lesly area continues to be feder- TV One’s Cleo TV and company now features 10 shortage is even more acute Victoria Martinez, MD, ally designated as a Health Afrotainment’s Afro are the channels: Afro, Afrotai- in many underserved com- MBS, MPH; Won Seok Professional Shortage Area latest independent channels ment, Afrotainment Plus, munities in L.A. County, so Shin, MD and/or a Medically Under- to receive broad distribu- Africa Box Office, Haiti it’s also gratifying that so • Psychiatry Residents: served Area by the U.S. tion on Comcast’s cable HD, TV Naija, Yebo, Oui many of our students will Anum Baig, MD, MBA; Health Resources and systems. TV, Afrotainment Music, stay local. ” Wyndy Bailey, MD; Anna Services Administration. “African Americans Afro Sports. have stories to tell and “Comcast is excited to we’re not monolithic peo- add both Afro and Cleo ple, we come from differ- TV,” said Keesha Boyd, the ent backgrounds,” said executive director, Multi- Michelle Rice, the general cultural Products at Com- manager at Cleo TV. cast Cable. “I’m excited that this is “We remain committed by us, for us and there’s to delivering a wide array going to be a lot of great COURTESY PHOTO of programming by part- content that reflects our Michelle Rice nering with independent lifestyle,” said Rice, who networks, such as [Cleo joined cast members from the Black culture with orig- and Afro], to better serve various Cleo TV shows, inal and exclusive content. our increasingly diverse executives from Comcast It is important to recognize customer base,” said Boyd, Afro and others to celebrate that the African American who was among the many the launch of the new chan- community is not a homo- to attend the launch at the nels at the Newseum on geneous group. … They are Newseum. Thursday, March 14. Afro Caribbeans, Africans Attendees included Cleo TV is billed as a or Afro Hispanos who are Urban One Founder Cathy lifestyle and entertainment young, educated, greatly Hughes, Sister Circle hosts network that targets millen- underserved and represent Rashan Ali and Syleena nial and Gen X women of substantial long-term rev- Johnson; singer Brave color. enue growth opportuni- Williams; Project Runway Derived from the name ties,” Bollanga said. winner Liris Crosse, Chef Cleopatra, one of the most “We are excited to JJ and April Reign of “Cleo powerful, trendsetting, showcase all shades of the Speaks.” rule-breaking and iconic Black culture to millions of women in history, Rice said Xfinity viewers both live Cleo will offer quality con- and on demand,” he said. tent that “defies negative When Bollanga moved and cultural stereotypes of to the United States from today’s modern women.” Cameroon in 2000, he said Rice, a TV One veteran, he turned on the television has overseen and led all and immediately noticed a business, operational and void for Black viewers. creative aspects of the net- “There was nothing that work and she’s also credit- really looked like us or cap- ed with green-lighting and tured our culture,” he said. premiering successful “I felt this unfulfilled series like “Uncensored,” demand for Black content COURTESY PHOTO “We’re the Campbells,” and our vision was and Yves Bollanga and “ATL Homicide.” continues to be to produce Among the many duties and broadcast Afro-centric After evaluating more at TV One, Rice handled original content to as many than 50 proposals, Comcast domestic and international devices and households as said in choosing Cleo and program sales and distribu- we possibly can.” Afro that its main criteria tion for the network. Bollanga previously were the content of the net- “We’ve put together founded several media work; whether the network upbuilding and aspiration companies, one of which is was fully financed; and entertainment for millenni- AB ROLL, a video produc- whether the network’s al and GEN X women of tion company based in ownership and/or manage- color. We all recognized France. ment group(s) are well that there were still more He also co-founded established, have relevant room for quality content for Telesud with a childhood experience, and are sub- GEN X and women of friend, Constant Nemale. stantially owned by African color,” Rice said. Telesud was the first Americans. Meanwhile, Afro also Pan-African TV channel in “The offerings from offers a culturally diverse Europe and Africa. both Afro and Cleo TV peek into the global Black In 2005, under Bollan- serve as an excellent com- community, said Yves Bol- ga’s leadership, Telesud plement to the growing cat- langa, the CEO and launched in America on alog of programming founder of Afrotainment. DISH. choices we offer about “Afro celebrates the Later, he partnered with global Black communi- richness and diversity of Shafquat Chaudhary to ties,” Boyd said. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LASENTINEL.NET A-11 THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-7

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Many of us are famil- me then think about what to gain? iar with Gayle King, but are some of the qualities a As we look at the oth- we usually think of her queen possesses? When I er points mentioned, be- Life presents challeng- a façade of reality, you are would correct the student’s as Oprah’s bestie. A few did a little research, here ing prepared, confident, es. Sometimes it may be bound to be disappointed exam, or a proctor take the years ago, while attending are a few of the points courageous, honest, el- difficult to “think outsideand discouraged! Case in college admissions test the California Women’s that continued to come egant, composed or even the box.” However, we point: “Felicity Huffman, instead. During a press Conference when Maria up: deliberate, they have to move forward and surveyLori Loughlin are among conference about the - col Shriver was California’s • Kind become things we think where we have been, how about 44 (NBC) Charged lege-admissions scheme First Lady and the leader • Prepared about and practice daily. we evaluate life’s path…it in College Admissions — code-named “Opera- of the conference, I was • Confident They have to become takes meditation, thinking Scam Court documents tion Varsity Blues” by the given a chance to go back • Courageous part of our DNA. It is a through what’s happened. unsealed Tuesday revealed FBI — investigators said stage and meet Ms. King. • Honest choice and a decision that Look at the highlights, the a pricey scam to get stu- they have not charged any I found her very ap - • Elegant we must weave into the successes and things which dents admitted to elite uni- students, but, there is evi- proachable and friendly. • Composed very fabric of our every- may not have worked versities, e.g. Georgetown, dence that some students It was a short encounter, • Deliberate or on day lives. Like anything well as you would have Stanford, UCLA, Univer- knew their parents were but enough time to leavepurpose about what they good it takes commitment preferred. Patience. Life sity of San Diego, USC, bribing, while other stu- a positive impression on do and discipline. Oprah isn’t a straight line. It’sUniversity of Texas, Wake dents had no idea.” [From me. Although Gayle has Winfrey said, “Think like more like a graft, ups andForest, and Yale — as re- Vulture by Hunter Har- a strong personality and Reflecting on not only a queen. A queen is not downs. In this retrospec- cruited athletes, regardless ris] Believable? Yes! Un- she has accomplished the interview that Ms. afraid to fail. Failure is tive, one may be tempted of athletic ability. The sus- checked greed and avarice many things during herKing had with R. Kelly,another steppingstone to compare one’s own pects paid bribes…a few kills and has no bounds. career, I think some- butpeo also how she carriesto greatness.” I guesslife’s tracks it with those of thousand dollars up to $6 You’re going to get where ple can under estimateherself on a regular basis,is true, birds of a others.feather Be reminded, you million, without the ad- you’re going fast enough her because of her- Irela would say she handlesdo flock together. have Gayle your personal gifts mitted students knowing. without pressing into un- tionship with Oprah, butherself like a queen. TheKing hangs with- besand talents which you [payments purportedly for ethical pathways to get don’t sleep on her- bigger be point is that each tie Queen Oprah. should Who singularly compare charitable contributions you into big trouble! When cause she is a queen.of us can have a little do you hang out with with? yourself, not others. to scam for college en- you see famous people Most of us have- queen ei in us. When I think #WomenHistoryMonth Who are we admiring? trance exams, some claim- committing suicide, hang- ther seen or at least heard of the women, I would #WomenEmpowerment It’s repeatedly proven thating they were athletes and ing themselves, chronic ly- about the Gayle King call queen (which aren’t #Queen #SeasonofGreat- some, if not many of youwho were not] Is all this ing, dying from overdose, interview with R. Kel- many) they all possess ness may be admiring at a dis- worth it to be pursued by imprisonment, raping, ly that happened a few most, if not all of these tance let you down moral- Federal prosecutors?? molesting, killing others; weeks ago. Many havequalities. Although I be- Healing Without ly, ethically and otherwise. No! No! The scam was don’t admire them. Pray applauded her for her lieve these are qualities Hate: It’s a choice. It’s a Be introspective as you allegedly run by a man for them. You’re worth ability to keep her coolthat anyone could strive lifestyle. Pass it on! look into your own life’s in California who ran a more! And your - life! Writ in what could have beento obtain, they are not lens. We never knew how college-counseling agency ings (c) Teach - Our Chil a serious storm. I thinkalways easily practiced. Visit www.WendyEn- some of these famous peo- nicknamed “the Key.” The dren. the interview showed We hear about people terprises.com and www. ple’s real life rolled along service would accept pay- her strength in an- induspracticing random acts of forgivingforliving.org. in the background. We see ments from parents and di- Jeanette Grattan Park- try that can cause kindness, many but the question Wendy is an international what’s exposed [whether rect their money to an SAT er, Ph.D. Founder/Super- people to lose control. is can we continue being coach, consultant and true or not] or which could or ACT administrator, or intendent Today’s Fresh This made me think aboutkind or is it something we speaker. You may email be very much unlike reality a college athletic coach. Start Charter Schools, how “queenly” she - cardo temporarily or only her at wendy.gladney@ of that person’s lifestyle. If Coaches would fabricate www.todaysfreshstart.org ried herself which made when we have something gmail.com. you’re depending on mim- the student’s athletic his- askdrjeanette.successon- icking someone’s life, only tory, exam administrators [email protected]

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CA 90018, County of LA (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Registered owner(s): M’Kouture, 16308 S Visalia another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY Michael Elton Casey, 2838 S Ave., Carson, CA 90746, or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Bronson Ave., Los Angeles, County of LA 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers CA 90018 Registered owner(s): Professions Code). Business Name Statement This business is conducted Ola Maisha Hudson, 16308 Filing with Changes must be accompanied by the by: an Individual S Visalia Ave., Carson, CA 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 Affidavit of Identity form. The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County Invite Bids The registrant commenced 90746 CNS-3233227# The filing of this statement to transact business under Kenyatta Hudson, 16308 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize For The Construction Of: the fictitious business name S Visalia Ave., Carson, CA the use in this state of a or names listed above on 90746 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name 05/2018 This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of /DQG¿OO*DV:HOOVDQG+HDGHU/LQH5HSDLU$W9DULRXV I declare that all information by: a general partnership File No. 2019062319 another under Federal, State, in this statement is true and The registrant commenced The following person(s) is or common law (See Section 'LVWULFW/DQG¿OOV correct. (A registrant who to transact business under (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and (Bid Opening April 11, 2019 - Estimate declares as true any material the fictitious business name Ready Set Real Estate. 3651 Professions Code). matter pursuant to Section or names listed above on S La Brea Ave., Ste 610, Los Original $1,600,000 - $2,400,000) 17913 of the Business and 03/2019 Angeles, CA 90016-5311, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 Professions code that the I declare that all information County of Los Angeles CNS-3233202# registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and Articles of Incorporation or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL &RQWUDFWLQJ$QG6XSSO\2SSRUWXQLWLHV,QFOXGH is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who Organization Number: AI punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material #ON: 3992482 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PVC; HDPE; Steel Piping; Fittings; Including Slotted/ exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and Jupiter 44 Corporation, 3651 File No. 2019059593 Screened Piping; Aggregate Fill S/ Michael Elton Casey, Professions code that the S La Brea Ave., Ste 610, Los The following person(s) is Owner registrant knows to be false Angeles, CA 90016-5311; CA (are) doing business as: 7KH6DQLWDWLRQ'LVWULFWVHQFRXUDJHSDUWLFLSDWLRQRI This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted LOVE IS BOND, LLC, 532 with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to by: a Corporation S GRAMERCY PL APT 308 PLQRULW\ZRPHQGLVDGYDQWDJHGGLVDEOHGYHWHUDQV Angeles on March 18, 2019 exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced to , Los Angeles, CA 90020 DQGVPDOOEXVLQHVVHQWHUSULVHV NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). transact business under the County of LOS ANGELES Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Ola Maisha Hudson, fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): 17920, a Fictitious Name General Partner names listed above on N/A LOVE IS BOND, LLC, 532 S 3ODQVDQG6SHFL¿FDWLRQVPD\EHREWDLQHGDWWKH Statement generally expires This statement was filed I declare that all information GRAMERCY PL APT 308 , Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES, CA 90020; the date on which it was filed Angeles on March 13, 2019 correct. (A registrant who State of Incorporation: CA 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material This business is conducted by (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section a limited liability company Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires Professions code that the business on N/A. and click on “New Construction Projects” 40 days after any change at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false I declare that all information CNS-3231383# in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who county: Los Angeles Sentinel Cause shall be published at 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material Date: Mar 15, 2019 least once each week for four in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section CITY OF LOS MARGARET M. BERNAL successive weeks prior to a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires S/ Lisa Puerto, CEO 17913 of the Business and ANGELES Judge of the Superior Court the date set for hearing on Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change Jupiter 44 Corporation Professions code that the 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 the petition in the following Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed registrant knows to be false CNS-3234270# newspaper of general with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section circulation, printed in this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change Angeles on March 11, 2019 punishable by a fine not to county: Los Angeles Sentinel NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Business Name Statement in the residence address of NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO Date: February 20, 2019 must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). THE FOR CHANGE OF NAME DARRELL MAVIS 17920, a Fictitious Name LOVE IS BOND, LLC Case No. 19NWCP00071 Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name CITY OF LOS ANGELES Judge of the Superior Court The filing of this statement Statement must be filed Statement generally expires S/ AMBER BOND, CEO NOTICE IS HEREBY Superior Court of California, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 at the end of five years from This statement was filed GIVEN, that for more than County of Los Angeles CNS-3227650# does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of three years last past there Petition of: Alan Angel Alvarez LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the office of the County Los Angeles County on remained unclaimed with the by and through Guardian Ad Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided 03/07/2019. Department of Transportation Litem Judith Ann Alvarez for ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with of the City of Los Angeles Change of Name FOR CHANGE OF NAME another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. or common law (See Section The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section monies held in the account TO ALL INTERESTED Case No. 19CMCP00017 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name known as the “UNCLAIMED PERSONS: Superior Court of California, 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize Professions Code). the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires MONIES OF PARKING Petitioner filed a petition County of Los Angeles statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from with this court for a decree Petition of: Essance Elexus Original Fictitious Business Name VIOLATIONS TRUST FUND 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed NO. 853” which represent changing names as follows: Sullivan-Owsley for Change in violation of the rights of CNS-3234774# another under Federal, State, in the residence address of in the office of the County uncashed bail refund checks Alan Angel Alvarez to Alan of Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided issued between January 1, Angel Cram TO ALL INTERESTED or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section 2014 and December 31, The Court orders that all PERSONS: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires 2015. persons interested in this Petitioner filed a petition Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT Original before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change AMOUNT: $345,185.60 matter appear before this with this court for a decree File No. 2019054102 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the court at the hearing indicated changing names as follows: 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 A listing of these unclaimed The following person(s) is CNS-3233801# Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section deposits may be viewed on below to show cause, if any, Essance Elexus Sullivan- (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change the web at http://www.lacity- why the petition for change of Owsley to Essence Elexus DELL REALTY, 10603 HAAS Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of parking.org/laopm/refund. name should not be granted. Sullivan AVE , Los Angeles, CA 90047 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new html. Any person objecting to the The Court orders that all County of LOS ANGELES NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Claims for return of monies name changes described persons interested in this Registered owner(s): File No. 2019066865 the use in this state of a Statement must be filed held must be filed with the above must file a written matter appear before this ERIN JACKSON , 10603 The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective City Clerk, Room 395 City objection that includes the court at the hearing indicated HAAS AVE , LOS ANGELES, (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Los reasons for the objection at below to show cause, if any, CA 90047 Curvy Doll Style Box, 2851 another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement Angeles, CA 90012 BEFORE least two court days before why the petition for change of This business is conducted by W. 120th Street, Suite E, or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019 the matter is scheduled to name should not be granted. an Individual #260, Hawthorne, CA 90250, 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. THE AFORESAID MONIES be heard and must appear Any person objecting to the The registrant(s) started doing County of LA Professions Code). The filing of this statement WILL BECOME THE at the hearing to show cause name changes described business on N/A. Registered owner(s): Original does not of itself authorize PROPERTY OF THE CITY why the petition should not be above must file a written I declare that all information Marnae L. 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(A registrant who Hawthorne, CA 90250 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of DATED: MARCH 5, 2019 grant the petition without a least two court days before declares as true any material This business is conducted another under Federal, State, CLAIRE BARTELS, CITY hearing. the matter is scheduled to matter pursuant to Section by: an individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section TREASURER, OFFICE OF Notice of Hearing: be heard and must appear 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and FINANCE CITY OF LOS Date: 5-1-19, Time: 1:30, at the hearing to show cause Professions code that the transact business under the File No. 2019060021 Professions Code). ANGELES Dept.: C, Room: 312 why the petition should not be registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or The following person(s) is Original Filing 3/21, 3/28/19 The address of the court granted. If no written objection is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A (are) doing business as: 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 CNS-3229285# is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., is timely filed, the court may 1. WEALLFALL.COM, 2. WE CNS-3233195# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Norwalk, CA 90650 grant the petition without a exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and ALL FALL, 8306 WILSHIRE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A copy of this Order to Show hearing. ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who BLVD. 931 , BEVERLY Cause shall be published at Notice of Hearing: S/ERIN JACKSON, Owner declares as true any material HILLS, CA 90211 County of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS least once each week for four Date: April 09 2019, Time: This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES NAME STATEMENT CIVIL successive weeks prior to 8:30 am, Dept.: A, Room: 904 with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): File No. 2019055779 the date set for hearing on The address of the court Los Angeles County on Professions code that the KYMBERLEY HALL , 8306 The following person(s) is the petition in the following is 200 W Compton Blvd, 03/04/2019. registrant knows to be false WILSHIRE BLVD 931 , (are) doing business as: newspaper of general Compton, CA 90220 NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 KRAZY JACKETS, 1741 E circulation, printed in this A copy of this Order to Show This business is conducted by 109 ST. , LOS ANGELES, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to county: Los Angeles Sentinel Cause shall be published at 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars an Individual CA 90059 County of LOS FOR CHANGE OF NAME The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES Case No. 19STCP00790 Date: March 1 2019 least once each week for four Statement generally expires ($1,000)). Margaret M. Bernal successive weeks prior to at the end of five years from S/ Marnae L. Theus, Owner business on 03/2019. Registered owner(s): Superior Court of California, I declare that all information ANA MERCEDES FUENTES County of Los Angeles Judge of the Superior Court the date set for hearing on the date on which it was filed This statement was filed 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/19 the petition in the following in this statement is true and , 1741 E 109TH ST , LOS Petition of: Sheri Lynn Farr for CNS-3231238# in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los newspaper of general Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on March 14, 2019 correct. (A registrant who ANGELES, CA 90059 Change of Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL declares as true any material This business is conducted by TO ALL INTERESTED circulation, printed in this in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with county: Los Angeles Sentinel matter pursuant to Section an Individual PERSONS: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section Date: 2-13-19 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing Petitioner Sheri Lynn Farr FOR CHANGE OF NAME Professions code that the business on N/A. filed a petition with this court MAURICE A. LEITER in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires Case No. 19GDCP00051 Judge of the Superior Court registrant knows to be false I declare that all information for a decree changing names Superior Court of California, statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and as follows: County of Los Angeles CNS-3225944# punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who Sheri Lynn Farr to Sheri Lynn Petition of: Ajai Singh LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of in the office of the County a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material Smith Shekawat for Change of ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section The Court orders that all Name Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires S/KYMBERLEY HALL, Owner 17913 of the Business and persons interested in this TO ALL INTERESTED This statement was filed Professions code that the matter appear before this PERSONS: before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change FICTITIOUS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false court at the hearing indicated Petitioner Ajai Singh Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor below to show cause, if any, Shekawat filed a petition BUSINESS Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change 03/07/2019. punishable by a fine not to why the petition for change of with this court for a decree NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars name should not be granted. changing names as follows: NAMES Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). Any person objecting to the Ajai Singh Shekawat to Jay 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ANA MERCEDES name changes described Shek does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name the use in this state of a Statement must be filed Statement generally expires FUENTES, Owner above must file a written The Court orders that all at the end of five years from This statement was filed objection that includes the persons interested in this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of reasons for the objection at matter appear before this NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County Los Angeles County on least two court days before court at the hearing indicated File No. 2019053380 another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided 03/05/2019. the matter is scheduled to below to show cause, if any, The following person(s) is in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with be heard and must appear why the petition for change of (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. Professions Code). The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section at the hearing to show cause name should not be granted. 1. ASSURED SERVICES 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name why the petition should not be Any person objecting to the INC, 2. FREEQUOTE Original Filing does not of itself authorize 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires granted. If no written objection name changes described INSURANCE SERVICES, statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from is timely filed, the court may CNS-3234771# Fictitious Business Name above must file a written 257 N LABREA AVE. #5 , LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed grant the petition without a objection that includes the Inglewood, CA 90301 County in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, in the residence address of in the office of the County hearing. reasons for the objection at of LOS ANGELES a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Notice of Hearing: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section least two court days before Articles of Incorporation or NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Date: May 07 2019, Time: the matter is scheduled to Organization Number: LLC/AI 14411 et seq., Business and File No. 2019067851 Professions Code). Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires 10:30 AM, Dept.: 44, Room: be heard and must appear No 2195922 The following person(s) is before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change 418 at the hearing to show cause Registered owner(s): Original (are) doing business as: 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the The address of the court why the petition should not be ASSURED SERVICES INC., Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section is 111 N. Hill Street, Los The Transporter, 529 W 98th CNS-3233357# granted. If no written objection 257 N. LABREA AVE 5 , St., Los Angeles, CA 90044, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Angeles, CA 90012 is timely filed, the court may INGLEWOOD, CA 90301; County of LA Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of A copy of this Order to Show grant the petition without a State of Incorporation: NV Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Cause shall be published at FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hearing. This business is conducted by Eric J. Sydney, 529 W 98th NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name least once each week for four Notice of Hearing: a Corporation St., Los Angeles, CA 90044 File No. 2019059358 the use in this state of a Statement must be filed successive weeks prior to Date: April 24 2019, Time: The registrant(s) started doing This business is conducted The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective the date set for hearing on 8:30 AM, Dept.: E business on 08/2000. by: an individual (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the petition in the following The address of the court is I declare that all information The registrant commenced 1. SUNCOAST FAULKNER, another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement newspaper of general 600 East Broadway, Glendale, in this statement is true and to transact business under 2. SUNCOAST PEDESTAL or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the circulation, printed in this CA 91206 correct. (A registrant who the fictitious business name PAVERS LLC, 2332 4TH 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. county: Los Angeles Sentinel A copy of this Order to Show declares as true any material or names listed above on AVE. , Los Angeles, CA 90018 Professions Code). The filing of this statement News Cause shall be published at matter pursuant to Section 03/2019 County of LOS ANGELES Original Filing does not of itself authorize Date: March 13, 2019 least once each week for four 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information Registered owner(s): 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 the use in this state of a Edward B. Moreton, Jr. successive weeks prior to Professions code that the in this statement is true and SUNCOAST PEDESTAL CNS-3233208# Fictitious Business Name Judge of the Superior Court the date set for hearing on registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who PAVERS LLC, 2332 4TH AVE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 the petition in the following is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3234676# declares as true any material , LOS ANGELES, CA 90018; another under Federal, State, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL newspaper of general punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section State of Incorporation: CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section circulation, printed in this exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and county: Los Angeles Sentinel File No. 2019065214 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ($1,000)). Professions code that the a limited liability company Professions Code). Date: March 04 2019 ASSURED SERVICES INC. registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Original Filing FOR CHANGE OF NAME (are) doing business as: Case No. 19NWCP00094 DARRELL MAVIS S/ STACEY JONES, President is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 02/2019. 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 Superior Court of California, Judge of the Superior Court This statement was filed punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information On The Fence, 11130 CNS-3232569# 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 with the County Clerk of 1/2 Morrison St., North LOS ANGELES SENTINEL County of Los Angeles CNS-3229541# exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Los Angeles County on ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Hollywood, CA 91601, Petition of: Jacqueline Loraine LOS ANGELES SENTINEL County of LA Irving for Change of Name 03/01/2019. S/ Eric J. Sydney, Owner declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE-In accordance with Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT TO ALL INTERESTED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and Eidolon Axiom LLC, 11130 File No. 2019064212 PERSONS: FOR CHANGE OF NAME 1/2 Morrison St., North The following person(s) is Petitioner Jacqueline Loraine 17920, a Fictitious Name Angeles on March 15, 2019 Professions code that the Case No. 19GDCP00064 Statement generally expires Hollywood, CA 91601; CA (are) doing business as: Irving filed a petition with this Superior Court of California, NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false at the end of five years from Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted Cher Realty, 13900 Fiji Way court for a decree changing County of Los Angeles by: a limited liability company names as follows: the date on which it was filed 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Apartment 301, Marina Petition of: Amadi Zaid for in the office of the County The registrant commenced Del Rey, CA 90292, County Jacqueline Loraine Irving to Change of Name Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars Clerk, except, as provided at the end of five years from ($1,000)). to transact business under of Cher Inc. Registered Loraine Irving TO ALL INTERESTED the fictitious business name owner(s): The Court orders that all in Subdivision (b) of Section the date on which it was filed SUNCOAST PEDESTAL PERSONS: 17920, where it expires or names listed above on Chri Inc., 13900 Fiji Way persons interested in this Petitioner Amadi Zaid filed a in the office of the County PAVERS LLC 40 days after any change Clerk, except, as provided S/ MATTHEW FAULKNER, 01/2019 Apartment 301, Marina Del matter appear before this petition with this court for a I declare that all information Rey, CA 90292 court at the hearing indicated in the facts set forth in the in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner decree changing names as statement pursuant to Section in this statement is true and This business is conducted below to show cause, if any, follows: 17920, where it expires This statement was filed 17913 other than a change 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who by: A Corporation why the petition for change of Amadi Zaid to Terrell Keith declares as true any material The registrant commenced to name should not be granted. in the residence address of in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on Daniels a registered owner. A new matter pursuant to Section transact business under the Any person objecting to the The Court orders that all statement pursuant to Section 03/07/2019. Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and fictitious business name or name changes described persons interested in this Professions code that the names listed above on N/A above must file a written Statement must be filed in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section matter appear before this before the expiration. Effective registrant knows to be false I declare that all information objection that includes the court at the hearing indicated a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and reasons for the objection at below to show cause, if any, punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who least two court days before Business Name Statement Statement must be filed at the end of five years from why the petition for change of must be accompanied by the exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material the matter is scheduled to name should not be granted. before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed Affidavit of Identity form. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section be heard and must appear Any person objecting to the S/ Jessica Hooper, President 17913 of the Business and at the hearing to show cause The filing of this statement Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided name changes described does not of itself authorize Eidolon Axiom LLC Professions code that the why the petition should not be above must file a written must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section the use in this state of a Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires This statement was filed registrant knows to be false granted. If no written objection objection that includes the with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor is timely filed, the court may Fictitious Business Name The filing of this statement 40 days after any change reasons for the objection at in violation of the rights of Angeles on March 13, 2019 punishable by a fine not to grant the petition without a least two court days before does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the another under Federal, State, the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars hearing. the matter is scheduled to Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). Notice of Hearing: or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change be heard and must appear 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Eric Chebil, CEO Date: 5/15/19, Time: 1:30, at the hearing to show cause in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Professions Code). another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires Cher Inc. Dept.: C, Room: 312 why the petition should not be at the end of five years from This statement was filed The address of the court Original Filing or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name granted. If no written objection 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., is timely filed, the court may 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed CNS-3234783# Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Angeles on March 12, 2019 Norwalk, CA 90650 grant the petition without a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with A copy of this Order to Show hearing. Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section Cause shall be published at Notice of Hearing: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name least once each week for four CNS-3233802# must be accompanied by the Date: 5/8/19, Time: 8:30 AM, NAME STATEMENT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change Statement generally expires successive weeks prior to Dept.: D File No. 2019070004 Affidavit of Identity form. The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from the date set for hearing on The address of the court is The following person(s) is statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed the petition in the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize 600 East Broadway, Glendale, (are) doing business as: NAME STATEMENT 17913 other than a change in the office of the County newspaper of general CA 91206 Black Hero Theater, 2838 S the use in this state of a File No. 2019065470 Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided circulation, printed in this A copy of this Order to Show Bronson Ave., Los Angeles, The following person(s) is a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY MARCH 9,21, 2014 2019 NEWSNEWS LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-13 A-7

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17920, where it expires This statement was filed in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). in the residence address of in the facts set forth in the Angeles on March 11, 2019 declares as true any material an Individual File No. 2019031038 Original a registered owner. A new statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and business on 08/2002. (are) doing business as: CNS-3229139# Statement must be filed in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the I declare that all information HEADS UP SUPERVISED LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and MONITORING, 6709 N. LA January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who TIJERA BLVD. #203 , Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90045 County of NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES File No. 2019044540 Affidavit of Identity form. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is The filing of this statement Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Kijana D. Hodge Jr., Owner Professions code that the SUBRINA MILLER , 332 W. (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires This statement was filed registrant knows to be false ELLIS AVE. , INGLEWOOD, ONE STITCH AT A TIME, the use in this state of a Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90302 12222 BLAKLEY AVENUE , Fictitious Business Name The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Angeles on March 5, 2019 punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES, CA 90059 in violation of the rights of does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars an Individual County of LOS ANGELES another under Federal, State, the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name S/QUENTIN B NELSON, business on N/A. DASCHA YOLANDA 14411 et seq., Business and in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires Owner I declare that all information BROOKS , 12222 BLAKLEY Professions Code). another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from This statement was filed in this statement is true and AVENUE , LOS ANGELES, Original Filing or common law (See Section Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who CA 90059 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Los Angeles County on declares as true any material This business is conducted by CNS-3228866# Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided 02/21/2019. matter pursuant to Section an Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Original Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the business on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CNS-3232553# Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and File No. 2019036881 does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material (are) doing business as: NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of in the office of the County ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section VAMO JUICES, 530 S File No. 2019064071 in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided S/SUBRINA MILLER, Owner 17913 of the Business and KINGSLEY DR. APT 201 , Los The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90020 County of (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES 1. Self Determination 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): Independent Facilitator, 2. Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 02/05/2019. punishable by a fine not to VERONICA OTIS , 530 S Parenting Class Services, Original Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars KINGSLEY DR 201 , LOS 111 N. La Brea Suite 639, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/19 must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). ANGELES, CA 90020 Inglewood, CA 90301, CNS-3231857# Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name S/DASCHA YOLANDA This business is conducted by County of LA; Mailing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires BROOKS, Owner an Individual Address: PO Box 7033, Los does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing Angeles, CA 90007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of business on 02/2019. Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Los Angeles County on I declare that all information Alacarte Professional File No. 2019046323 in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided 02/21/2019. in this statement is true and Services, LLC, 111 N. La Brea The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Suite 639, Inglewood, CA (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material 90301; CA COINSLOT LOS ANGELES, 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by: 550 S. MAIN ST #208, LOS Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and A Limited Liability Company ANGELES, CA 90013 County Original does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from Professions code that the The registrant commenced to of LOS ANGELES 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/19 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false transact business under the Registered owner(s): CNS-3231052# Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor fictitious business name or ALEXANDER G PEREZ , 550 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to names listed above on N/A S. MAIN ST #208 , LOS, CA another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information 90013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). in this statement is true and This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change S/VERONICA OTIS, Owner correct. (A registrant who an Individual File No. 2019048767 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed declares as true any material The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Original Filing Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section business on N/A. (are) doing business as: 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/19 must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information 1. CARING NURSES, 2. L&R CNS-3230850# Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 02/12/2019. Professions code that the in this statement is true and CONSTRUCTION, 9156 LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who SALLE , LOS ANGELES, does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material CA 90047 County of LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section ANGELES NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): File No. 2019049703 in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from ($1,000)). Professions code that the LATANYA FLEMINGS , The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed S/ Tracey Walters, Owner registrant knows to be false 9156 LA SALLE , LOS (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the in the office of the County Alacarte Professional is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES, CA 90047; State NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided Services, LLC punishable by a fine not to of Incorporation: CA MEDICAL CENTER, Professions Code). The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by 18300 ROSCOE BLVD , Original Filing does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los ($1,000)). an Individual NORTHRIDGE, CA 91328 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Angeles on March 12, 2019 S/COINSLOT LOS The registrant(s) started doing County of LOS ANGELES CNS-3229519# Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with ANGELES, OWNER business on N/A. Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section This statement was filed I declare that all information DIGNITY COMMUNITY another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and CARE, 185 BERRY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section in the residence address of Statement generally expires Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who STREET SUITE 300 , SAN NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from 02/25/2019. declares as true any material FRANCISCO, CA 94107; File No. 2019055016 Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section State of Incorporation: CO The following person(s) is Original Filing Statement must be filed in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the a Corporation 1. Thrive Health Lab, 2. CNS-3229135# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing Thrive Fitness Lab, 6118 S LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 12/2018. Mansfield Ave, Los Angeles, must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information CA 90043, County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who LUV2BFITNHEALTHY, LLC File No. 2019043923 does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section S/LATANYA FLEMINGS, declares as true any material 6118 S Mansfield Ave, Los The following person(s) is the use in this state of a in the residence address of 17920, where it expires OWNER matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90043; CA (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by: ZOOIES, 9815 NATIONAL in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Professions code that the A Limited Liability Company BLVD. , Los Angeles, CA another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced to 90034 County of LOS or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change 02/27/2019. is guilty of a misdemeanor transact business under the ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to fictitious business name or Articles of Incorporation or Professions Code). Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars names listed above on N/A Organization Number: LLC/AI Original Filing must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). I declare that all information No 0790866 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed Statement generally expires DIGNITY COMMUNITY in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): CNS-3228373# The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from CARE correct. (A registrant who RAPID GAS INC., 9815 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed S/ ELIZABETH SHIH, declares as true any material NATIONAL BLVD. , LOS the use in this state of a Business Name Statement in the office of the County SECRETARY matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90034; State FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and of Incorporation: CA NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Professions code that the This business is conducted by File No. 2019052379 another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false a Corporation The following person(s) is or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change 02/27/2019. is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to business on 07/2017. Discovery Club PSP, Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information 3832 Chanson Drive, Los Original in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90043, County 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Statement generally expires S/ La Niecia’ Vicknair, Owner correct. (A registrant who of LA CNS-3232545# or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from LUV2BFITNHEALTHY, LLC declares as true any material Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Erika Mitchell, 3832 Chanson Professions Code). Statement must be filed in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90043 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original Filing before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on March 4, 2019 Professions code that the Clinton Mitchell, 3832 NAME STATEMENT 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false Chanson Drive, Los Angeles, File No. 2019062610 CNS-3231845# Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90043 The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars by: a Married couple Fitness International, 3301 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from ($1,000)). The registrant commenced to Hollypark Dr., #4, Inglewood, NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed RAPID GAS INC. transact business under the CA 90305, County of LA File No. 2019043373 the use in this state of a in the residence address of in the office of the County S/ JEFFREY G APPEL, fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Secretary names listed above on N/A Michael Poinson, 3301 (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed I declare that all information Hollypark Dr., #4, Inglewood, 1. NOBODY JONES, 2. another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and CA 90305 LEISURELYFE, 5593 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted W. PICO BLVD. , LOS 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 02/21/2019. declares as true any material by: an Individual ANGELES, CA 90019 County Professions Code). Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to of LOS ANGELES Original Filing must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and transact business under the Mailing Address: 1744 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/19 Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the fictitious business name or CARMONA AVE. , LOS CNS-3230971# The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false names listed above on N/A ANGELES, CA 90019 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and ODESSA ALBERTINE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who BOWDEN-SIERRA , 1744 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). declares as true any material CARMONA AVE. , LOS File No. 2019060273 another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Clinton Mitchell, Owner matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90019; State The following person(s) is or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and of Incorporation: CA (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the This business is conducted by Muscle Solution, 255 S. Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Angeles on February 28, 2019 registrant knows to be false an Individual Grand Ave., #1101, Los Original Filing does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing Angeles CA 90012, County 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/19 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to business on 05/2001. of LA CNS-3229648# Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires ($1,000)). in this statement is true and Martik Safarian, 255 S. Grand another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from S/ Michael Poinson, Owner correct. (A registrant who Ave., #1101, Los Angeles CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed This statement was filed declares as true any material 90012 NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted File No. 2019054838 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on March 11, 2019 17913 of the Business and by: an Individual The following person(s) is Original Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false transact business under the Heads Up Foundation Inc., CNS-3229497# Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor fictitious business name or 6709 N. La Tijera Blvd. #203, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to names listed above on N/A Los Angeles, CA 90045, does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of in the office of the County S/ODESSA ALBERTINE correct. (A registrant who Heads Up Foundation, Inc. File No. 2019054645 in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided BOWDEN-SIERRA, Owner declares as true any material 332 W. Ellis Ave., Inglewood, The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section CA 90302; CA (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted The Sole Botanical, 4631 S. 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on Professions code that the by: A Corporation Hoover Street, Los Angeles, Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 02/20/2019. registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced CA 90037, County of LA Original Filing Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under Registered owner(s): 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name D’Marco Gordon, 4631 S. CNS-3228868# Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on Hoover Street, Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires ($1,000)). 02/2019 CA 90037 does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from S/ Martik Safarian, Owner I declare that all information This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed This statement was filed in this statement is true and by: an individual NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced File No. 2019043903 in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on March 7, 2019 declares as true any material to transact business under The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on UNITED PROPERTY 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the 03/2019 MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false I declare that all information 9815 NATIONAL BLVD. , Los Original does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90034 County of 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES CNS-3228366# Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material Articles of Incorporation or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section Organization Number: LLC/AI another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Subrina Miller, CEO 17913 of the Business and No 0370368 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Heads Up Foundation, Inc. Professions code that the Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change This statement was filed registrant knows to be false UNITED EL SEGUNDO, INC., File No. 2019047465 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor 9815 NATIONAL BLVD. , LOS The following person(s) is Original Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Angeles on March 4, 2019 punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90034; State (are) doing business as: 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/19 must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars of Incorporation: CA Doogle World, 137 N. CNS-3231934# Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). This business is conducted by Larchmont Blvd., Suite 177, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ D’Marco Gordon, Owner a Corporation Los Angeles, CA 90004, does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a Statement must be filed at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los business on 01/2008. Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed Angeles on March 4, 2019 I declare that all information Ladarrius Strong, 137 N. File No. 2019063074 in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Larchmont Blvd., Suite 177, The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Los Angeles, CA 90004; CA (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Sherineciya Strong, 137 N. Rashid Ullah Transportation, 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Larchmont Blvd., Suite 177, 434 S. Kensmore Ave Apt Professions Code). The filing of this statement 40 days after any change at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Los Angeles, CA 90004 106, Los Angeles, CA 90020, Original Filing does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed Professions code that the This business is conducted County of LA 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/19 the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County registrant knows to be false by: a General Partnership Registered owner(s): CNS-3231217# Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced Rashid Ullah, 434 S. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to to transact business under Kensmore Ave Apt 105, Los another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name Angeles, CA 90020; CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change ($1,000)). or names listed above on This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the UNITED EL SEGUNDO, INC. 02/2019 by: an individual File No. 2019055889 Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section S/ JEFFREY G APPEL, I declare that all information The registrant commenced The following person(s) is Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change Secretary in this statement is true and to transact business under (are) doing business as: 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/19 Business Name Statement in the residence address of This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who the fictitious business name 1. Block Musik CNS-3230855# must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of declares as true any material or names listed above on Entertainment, 2. Block LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section 03/2019 Material Clothing, 5436 The filing of this statement Statement must be filed 02/21/2019. 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information Bandera St #136, Los Angeles FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the in this statement is true and CA 90058, County of LA NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): File No. 2019044395 Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material Kijana D. Hodge Jr., 5436 The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section Bandera St #136 136, Los (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and Angeles CA 90058; CA NELSON MANSION OF or common law (See Section The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). Professions code that the This business is conducted STYLES, 4343 CRENSHAW 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize in the office of the County S/ Sherineciya Strong, Partner registrant knows to be false by: an Individual BLVD SUITE 103 , LOS Professions Code). the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to ANGELES, CA 90008 County Original Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to transact business under the of LOS ANGELES 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires Angeles on February 26, 2019 exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): CNS-3229527# another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A QUENTIN B NELSON , 4214 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Rashid Ullah, Owner I declare that all information DON FELIPE DR , LOS statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name A-6A-14 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY MARCH 21, 2019 9, 2014

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Statement generally expires Corporation ($1,000)). Deidra Ann Lampley, 1604 E Only Pre-qualified Firms will your claim with the court and important actions, however, at the end of five years from I declare that all information DIGNITY COMMUNITY Killen Place, Compton, CA be permitted to submit a mail a copy to the personal the personal representative the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and CARE 90221 proposal. representative appointed by will be required to give notice in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who S/ ELIZABETH SHIH, This business is conducted the court within the later of to interested persons unless Clerk, except, as provided declares as true information Secretary by: an individual in Subdivision (b) of Section which he or she knows to be This statement was filed The registrant commenced to All Statement of Qualifications either (1) four months from they have waived notice or 17920, where it expires false is guilty of a crime.) with the County Clerk of transact business under the (SOQ) must be received at the date of first issuance of consented to the proposed 40 days after any change DIGNITY HEALTH Los Angeles County on fictitious business name or the Build-LACCD – Program letters to a general personal action.) The independent in the facts set forth in the S/ ELIZABETH SHIH, 01/31/2019. names listed above on N/A Management Office, 1055 representative, as defined in administration authority will be statement pursuant to Section Secretary NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information Corporate Center Drive, section 58(b) of the California granted unless an interested 17913 other than a change This statement was filed Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and 5th Floor; Monterey Park, Probate Code, or (2) 60 days person files an objection to in the residence address of with the County Clerk of 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who California 91754 no later from the date of mailing or the petition and shows good a registered owner. A new Los Angeles County on Statement generally expires declares as true any material than: Fictitious Business Name 01/31/2019. at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section personal delivery to you of a cause why the court should Statement must be filed 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and notice under section 9052 of not grant the authority. before the expiration. Effective CNS-3226797# in the office of the County Professions code that the the California Probate Code. A HEARING on the petition LOS ANGELES SENTINEL April 10, 2019 before 2:00 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false PM Local Time Other California statutes and will be held in this court as Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The Applicant assumes full legal authority may affect follows: 03/26/19 at 8:30AM must be accompanied by the STATEMENT OF 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to and sole responsibility for ABANDONMENT OF USE your rights as a creditor. You in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars timely receipt of its SOQ and may want to consult with an HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA The filing of this statement OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). any other documents required attorney knowledgeable in 90012 does not of itself authorize NAME statement pursuant to Section S/Deidra Ann Lampley, Owner to be submitted with the SOQ, the use in this state of a File No. 2019027198 17913 other than a change This statement was filed California law. IF YOU OBJECT to the Current File No.: 2018303691 by the District. The District Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los will have no responsibility YOU MAY EXAMINE the file granting of the petition, you in violation of the rights of Date Filed: 12/06/2018 a registered owner. A new Angeles on February 20, 2019 kept by the court. If you are should appear at the hearing NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL for SOQ’s not submitted in a another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with timely manner, no matter the a person interested in the and state your objections or or common law (See Section MEDICAL CENTER, Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section 18300 ROSCOE BLVD , reason. estate, you may file with the file written objections with the 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name court a Request for Special court before the hearing. Your Professions Code). NORTHRIDGE, CA 91328 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires Registered Owner(s): Notice (form DE-154) of the appearance may be in person Amended filing Business Name Statement at the end of five years from RFQ Documents, including 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 DIGNITY HEALTH, 185 must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed filing of an inventory and or by your attorney. BERRY ST STE 300 , SAN instructions to Applicants, will CNS-3228329# Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County be available to Applicants on appraisal of estate assets IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR LOS ANGELES SENTINEL FRANCISCO, CA 94107 The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided or of any petition or account or a contingent creditor of DIGNITY HEALTH, 185 and after March 13, 2019, at: does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section as provided in Probate Code the decedent, you must file FICTITIOUS BUSINESS BERRY STREET STE 300 , the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires NAME STATEMENT SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107 section 1250. A Request your claim with the court and Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change www.Build-laccd.org, scroll for Special Notice form is mail a copy to the personal File No. 2019046746 Business was conducted by: a in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the The following person(s) is Corporation down and click on “Register available from the court clerk. representative appointed by another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section with PlanetBids” link (are) doing business as: I declare that all information or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change In Pro Per Petitioner the court within the later of Accurate Legal Document in this statement is true and Or 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of (https://www.planetbids. MIA A. SMITH, PRO SE either (1) four months from Service, 3415 S. Sepulveda correct. (A registrant who Professions Code). a registered owner. A new P O BOX 10288 the date of first issuance of declares as true information com/portal/portal. Blvd., Suite 1100, Los Original Filing Fictitious Business Name MORENO VALLEY CA 92552 letters to a general personal Angeles, CA 90034, County which he or she knows to be cfm?CompanyID=21372) 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 Statement must be filed 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 representative, as defined in of LA false is guilty of a crime.) CNS-3226783# CNS-3229713# before the expiration. Effective section 58(b) of the California Registered owner(s): DIGNITY HEALTH LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clarence Eugene Perry III, S/ Elizabeth Shih, Secretary Optional Pre-SOQ Meeting Probate Code, or (2) 60 days Business Name Statement will be held on March 27, 8549 Wilshire Boulevard 627, This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the NOTICE OF PETITION from the date of mailing or Beverly Hills, CA 90211 with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT 2019 @ 10:30 AM, at the personal delivery to you of a Affidavit of Identity form. Program Management TO ADMINISTER This business is conducted Los Angeles County on File No. 2019041310 The filing of this statement notice under section 9052 of by: an individual 01/31/2019. The following person(s) is Office, 1055 Corporate ESTATE OF: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 does not of itself authorize Center Drive, 5th Floor; BARBARA IMOGENE the California Probate Code. The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a transact business under the CNS-3226794# Munchies Snack Shope, 332 Monterey Park, California ALLEN Other California statutes and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 91754. legal authority may affect fictitious business name or S Market St., Inglewood, CA in violation of the rights of CASE NO. names listed above on N/A 90301, County of LA your rights as a creditor. You FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, 18STPB08037 I declare that all information Registered owner(s): To all heirs, beneficiaries, may want to consult with an NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section Questions shall be directed to in this statement is true and Leslie Walker, 2429 W 109th 14411 et seq., Business and creditors, contingent creditors, attorney knowledgeable in correct. (A registrant who File No. 2019027567 St., Inglewood, CA 90303 the Online Vendor Portal. The following person(s) is Professions Code). 3/21, 3/28/19 and persons who may California law. declares as true any material Danita Davenport, 328 S. Original matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: Market St., Inglewood, CA CNS-3232670# otherwise be interested in the YOU MAY EXAMINE the file GLENDALE MEMORIAL 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 of the Business and 90301 CNS-3226485# WILL or estate, or both of kept by the court. If you are HOSPITAL AND HEALTH a person interested in the Professions code that the This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE INVITING BIDS BARBARA IMOGENE ALLEN. registrant knows to be false CENTER, 1420 SOUTH by: a General Partnership estate, you may file with the CENTRAL AVE. , LOS JOC 1900-1919 A PETITION FOR PROBATE is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Public Works will receive has been filed by CHARLES court a Request for Special punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 94107 County transact business under the NAME STATEMENT of LOS ANGELES sealed bids for furnishings, ARTHUR ALLEN in the Notice (form DE-154) of the exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or File No. 2019 041375 materials, labor, and filing of an inventory and ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): names listed above on N/A The following person(s) is Superior Court of California, DIGNITY COMMUNITY equipment required County of LOS ANGELES. appraisal of estate assets S/ Clarence Eugene Perry III, I declare that all information (are) doing business as: to complete repair or Owner CARE, 185 BERRY in this statement is true and KIS Computer Center, 16533 THE PETITION FOR or of any petition or account STREET SUITE 300 , SAN refurbishment for the following as provided in Probate Code This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Old Valley Blvd., La Puente, work: JOC 1900-1919. These PROBATE requests that with the County Clerk of Los FRANCISCO, CA 94107; declares as true any material CA 91744, County of Los section 1250. A Request State of Incorporation: CO projects require the prime CHARLES ARTHUR ALLEN Angeles on February 25, 2019 matter pursuant to Section Angeles; Mailing Address: contractor to possess a B be appointed as personal for Special Notice form is NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted by 17913 of the Business and 16533 Old Valley Blvd., La a Corporation license classification at the representative to administer available from the court clerk. Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Puente, CA 91744 time of bid. In Pro Per Petitioner 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant(s) started doing registrant knows to be false Articles of Incorporation or the estate of the decedent. business on 12/2018. PRE-BID CONFERENCE THE PETITION requests BRIAN HIMES Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Organization Number: AI Public Works will hold at the end of five years from I declare that all information punishable by a fine not to #ON: 1330470 authority to administer the 1106 W. 49TH STREET in this statement is true and a mandatory pre-bid LOS ANGELES CA 90037 the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): conference for all JOCs, on estate under the Independent in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who ($1,000)). Able Microsystems 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 declares as true any material March 21, 2019, at 1:30 Administration of Estates Act CNS-3228278# Clerk, except, as provided S/ Leslie Walker, Owner Corporation, 16533 Old Valley p.m. at 1000 South Fremont . (This authority will allow LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section This statement was filed Blvd., La Puente, CA 91744; 17913 of the Business and Avenue, Building A-9, the personal representative 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los CA Ground Floor Conference 40 days after any change Professions code that the Angeles on February 19, 2019 This business is conducted to take many actions without NOTICE OF PETITION registrant knows to be false Room #G101, Alhambra, CA obtaining court approval. TO ADMINISTER in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with by: a corporation 91803, to provide information statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant commenced Before taking certain very ESTATE OF: punishable by a fine not to on the JOC bidding process 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name to transact business under and answer any questions important actions, however, LIGIA NUNEZ in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars Statement generally expires the fictitious business name ($1,000)). that potential bidders may the personal representative CASE NO. a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from or names listed above on have. You may park at 1000 will be required to give notice 19STPB01835 Fictitious Business Name DIGNITY COMMUNITY the date on which it was filed 02/1987 CARE South Fremont Avenue, for to interested persons unless To all heirs, beneficiaries, Statement must be filed in the office of the County I declare that all information a $5 dollar fee, or park at before the expiration. Effective S/ ELIZABETH SHIH, Clerk, except, as provided in this statement is true and they have waived notice or creditors, contingent creditors, Secretary DPW visitor parking lot free of consented to the proposed and persons who may January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who charge located at 900 South Business Name Statement This statement was filed 17920, where it expires declares as true any material action.) The independent otherwise be interested in the with the County Clerk of Fremont, Avenue, Alhambra, must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section CA 91803. It is required that administration authority will be WILL or estate, or both of Affidavit of Identity form. Los Angeles County on in the facts set forth in the 17913 of the Business and 01/31/2019. the pre-bid conference be granted unless an interested LIGIA NUNEZ. The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the attended by the President person files an objection to A PETITION FOR PROBATE does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 other than a change registrant knows to be false Subdivision (a) of Section or Owner of each Bidder the petition and shows good has been filed by ELENA E. the use in this state of a in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor only. The Bidder must submit Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to cause why the court should NUNEZ in the Superior Court Statement generally expires to the County the Articles of not grant the authority. of California, County of LOS in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars Incorporation or a notarized another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from Statement must be filed ($1,000)). A HEARING on the petition ANGELES. the date on which it was filed document identifying the or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective S/ Richard Chan, President attendee within 24 hours after will be held in this court as THE PETITION FOR 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Able Microsystems Clerk, except, as provided the conference. In County’s follows: 04/10/19 at 8:30AM in PROBATE requests that Professions Code). Business Name Statement Corporation sole discretion, failure to Dept. 2D, ROOM 629 located ELENA E. NUNEZ be Original in Subdivision (b) of Section must be accompanied by the This statement was filed 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 17920, where it expires comply with this requirement at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS appointed as personal Affidavit of Identity form. with the County Clerk of Los may be a basis to reject the CNS-3227893# 40 days after any change The filing of this statement Angeles on February 19, 2019 ANGELES, CA 90012 representative to administer LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the bid as non-responsive. For IF YOU OBJECT to the the estate of the decedent. does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with further directions, please statement pursuant to Section the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section granting of the petition, you THE PETITION requests FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 other than a change contact Ms. Nayeli L. Alcazar Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name of Business Relations and should appear at the hearing authority to administer the NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires File No. 2019045067 a registered owner. A new Contracts Division at (626) and state your objections or estate under the Independent another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from 458-2549. file written objections with the Administration of Estates Act The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed 3/14, 3/21/19 court before the hearing. Your . (This authority will allow 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County CNS-3227793# JR’S SMOOTH LIVING, 2531 before the expiration. Effective Professions Code). Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES SENTINEL appearance may be in person the personal representative W. 109TH ST , INGLEWOOD, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Original in Subdivision (b) of Section or by your attorney. to take many actions without CA 90303 County of LOS Business Name Statement 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 17920, where it expires IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR obtaining court approval. ANGELES must be accompanied by the CNS-3226496# 40 days after any change or a contingent creditor of Before taking certain very Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the PROBATE the decedent, you must file important actions, however, ROLAND WEBB, 2531 W. The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section 109TH ST , INGLEWOOD, does not of itself authorize FICTITIOUS BUSINESS your claim with the court and the personal representative 17913 other than a change mail a copy to the personal will be required to give notice CA 90303 the use in this state of a NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of JEAN GREEN, 2531 W. Fictitious Business Name File No. 2019036570 a registered owner. A new representative appointed by to interested persons unless 109TH ST , INGLEWOOD, in violation of the rights of The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name NOTICE OF PETITION the court within the later of they have waived notice or CA 90303 another under Federal, State, (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed TO ADMINISTER either (1) four months from consented to the proposed This business is conducted by or common law (See Section CAY RENTALS, 3660 before the expiration. Effective the date of first issuance of action.) The independent a General Partnership 14411 et seq., Business and WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 518 ESTATE OF: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious WILLIAM W. SWEENEY, letters to a general personal administration authority will be The registrant(s) started doing Professions Code). , LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 Business Name Statement business on N/A. Original Filing County of LOS ANGELES IV representative, as defined in granted unless an interested 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 must be accompanied by the section 58(b) of the California person files an objection to I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. CASE NO. in this statement is true and CNS-3226787# YOLANDA DENSON , 21107 Probate Code, or (2) 60 days the petition and shows good LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 19STPB00401 correct. (A registrant who STONYBROOK DRIVE , does not of itself authorize To all heirs, beneficiaries, from the date of mailing or cause why the court should declares as true any material WALNUT, CA 91789 STATEMENT OF the use in this state of a creditors, contingent creditors, personal delivery to you of a not grant the authority. matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by Fictitious Business Name and persons who may notice under section 9052 of A HEARING on the petition 17913 of the Business and ABANDONMENT OF USE an Individual OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of otherwise be interested in the the California Probate Code. will be held in this court as Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing another under Federal, State, registrant knows to be false NAME business on N/A. WILL or estate, or both of Other California statutes and follows: 04/05/19 at 8:30AM File No. 2019027566 or common law (See Section legal authority may affect in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information 14411 et seq., Business and WILLIAM W. SWEENEY, IV. punishable by a fine not to Current File No.: 2018303865 in this statement is true and A PETITION FOR PROBATE your rights as a creditor. You HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA Date Filed: 12/06/2018 Professions Code). exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who Original has been filed by MIA A. may want to consult with an 90012 ($1,000)). GLENDALE MEMORIAL declares as true any material HOSPITAL AND HEALTH 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 SMITH in the Superior Court attorney knowledgeable in IF YOU OBJECT to the S/ROLAND WEBB, Owner matter pursuant to Section CNS-3225246# of California, County of LOS California law. granting of the petition, you This statement was filed CENTER, 1420 SOUTH 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL with the County Clerk of CENTRAL AVE , LOS Professions code that the ANGELES. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file should appear at the hearing Los Angeles County on ANGELES, CA 91204 registrant knows to be false THE PETITION FOR kept by the court. If you are and state your objections or 02/22/2019. Registered Owner(s): is guilty of a misdemeanor PROBATE requests that MIA a person interested in the file written objections with the NOTICE-In accordance with DIGNITY HEALTH, 185 punishable by a fine not to A. SMITH be appointed as estate, you may file with the court before the hearing. Your BERRY ST ST 300 , SAN GOVERNMENT Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars personal representative to court a Request for Special appearance may be in person 17920, a Fictitious Name FRANCISCO, CA 94107 ($1,000)). DIGNITY HEALTH, 185 administer the estate of the Notice (form DE-154) of the or by your attorney. Statement generally expires S/YOLANDA DENSON, decedent. filing of an inventory and IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR at the end of five years from BERRY STREET STE 300 , Owner the date on which it was filed SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107 This statement was filed REQUEST FOR THE PETITION requests the appraisal of estate assets or a contingent creditor of in the office of the County Business was conducted by: a with the County Clerk of QUALIFICATION decedent’s WILL and codicils, or of any petition or account the decedent, you must file Clerk, except, as provided Corporation Los Angeles County on OPPORTUNITY WITH if any, be admitted to probate. as provided in Probate Code your claim with the court and in Subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information 02/12/2019. LACCD The WILL and any codicils are section 1250. A Request mail a copy to the personal in this statement is true and 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with available for examination in for Special Notice form is representative appointed by 40 days after any change correct. (A registrant who Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true information NOTICE IS HEREBY the file kept by the court. available from the court clerk. the court within the later of in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name THE PETITION requests In Pro Per Petitioner either (1) four months from statement pursuant to Section which he or she knows to be Statement generally expires GIVEN that the Los Angeles 17913 other than a change false is guilty of a crime.) at the end of five years from Community College District authority to administer the CARLES ARTHUR ALLEN the date of first issuance of in the residence address of DIGNITY HEALTH the date on which it was filed (“District”) invites contractors estate under the Independent 22530 HARVARD BLVD. #3 letters to a general personal a registered owner. A new S/ ELIZABETH SHIH, in the office of the County to submit Statements of Administration of Estates Act TORRANCE CA 90501 representative, as defined in Fictitious Business Name Secretary Clerk, except, as provided Qualification (SOQ) for the . (This authority will allow 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 section 58(b) of the California Statement must be filed This statement was filed in Subdivision (b) of Section following project: CNS-3228476# with the County Clerk of the personal representative LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Probate Code, or (2) 60 days before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires to take many actions without from the date of mailing or January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on 40 days after any change 01/31/2019. Whole Building obtaining court approval. NOTICE OF PETITION personal delivery to you of a Business Name Statement 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 in the facts set forth in the must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Commissioning (WBCx) Before taking certain very TO ADMINISTER notice under section 9052 of CNS-3226785# the California Probate Code. Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change Services important actions, however, ESTATE OF: The filing of this statement in the residence address of The Contracted Firms the personal representative VIVIAN HIMES Other California statutes and does not of itself authorize FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new (“Commissioning Authority”) will be required to give notice CASE NO. legal authority may affect the use in this state of a NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name may provide Whole Building to interested persons unless your rights as a creditor. You Commissioning (“WBCx”) 19STPB01679 Fictitious Business Name File No. 2019027209 Statement must be filed they have waived notice or To all heirs, beneficiaries, may want to consult with an in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective services (“Services”) and The following person(s) is consented to the proposed creditors, contingent creditors, attorney knowledgeable in another under Federal, State, (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious related services as described or common law (See Section Business Name Statement in the RFQ. action.) The independent and persons who may California law. CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL YOU MAY EXAMINE the file 14411 et seq., Business and MEDICAL CENTER-LOS must be accompanied by the administration authority will be otherwise be interested in the Professions Code). ANGELES, 1401 SOUTH Affidavit of Identity form. granted unless an interested WILL or estate, or both of kept by the court. If you are Original Filing GRAND AVE. , LOS The filing of this statement This procurement process person files an objection to VIVIAN HIMES. a person interested in the 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/19 ANGELES, CA 90015 County does not of itself authorize will take place in two steps: the petition and shows good A PETITION FOR PROBATE estate, you may file with the CNS-3227332# the instant Request for of LOS ANGELES the use in this state of a cause why the court should has been filed by BRIAN court a Request for Special LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Qualifications step (“RFQ”) Registered owner(s): not grant the authority. HIMES in the Superior Court Notice (form DE-154) of the DIGNITY COMMUNITY in violation of the rights of (i.e., pre-qualification); and a STATEMENT OF another under Federal, State, subsequent “Whole Building A HEARING on the petition of California, County of LOS filing of an inventory and ABANDONMENT OF USE CARE, 185 BERRY STREET SUITE 300 , SAN or common law (See Section Commissioning Request for will be held in this court as ANGELES. appraisal of estate assets OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and Task Order Proposal.” Upon follows: 04/08/19 at 8:30AM THE PETITION FOR or of any petition or account NAME FRANCISCO, CA 94107; State of Incorporation: CO Professions Code). receipt and evaluation of the in Dept. 99 located at 111 PROBATE requests that as provided in Probate Code File No. 2019027208 Original Filing Statements of Qualifications Current File No.: 2018306190 This business is conducted by N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, BRIAN HIMES be appointed section 1250. A Request a Corporation 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 (“SOQ’s”) submitted in CA 90012 for Special Notice form is Date Filed: 12/10/2018 CNS-3226488# response to this RFQ, the as personal representative to CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL The registrant(s) started doing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL IF YOU OBJECT to the administer the estate of the available from the court clerk. business on 12/2018. SOQ’s will be scored and MEDICAL CENTER LOS evaluated using the District’s granting of the petition, you decedent. Attorney for Petitioner ANGELES, 1401 SOUTH I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in this statement is true and Uniform System of Rating, should appear at the hearing THE PETITION requests THE DLJ LAW FIRM, P.C. GRAND AVE. , LOS NAME STATEMENT and the Qualified Applicants and state your objections or authority to administer the DORIAN L. JACKSON, ESQ. ANGELES, CA 90015 correct. (A registrant who File No. 2019043150 declares as true any material will be identified. A qualified file written objections with the estate under the Independent - SBN 269795 Registered Owner(s): The following person(s) is firm will enter into Multiple DIGNITY HEALTH, 185 matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: court before the hearing. Your Administration of Estates Act 21151 S. WESTERN AVE. 17913 of the Business and Award Task Order Contract. appearance may be in person TORRANCE CA 90501 BERRY STREET SUITE 300 , Our Stepping Stone, 1604 E Thereafter, the District will . (This authority will allow Professions code that the or by your attorney. 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107 Killen Place, Compton, CA publish and issue a “Whole the personal representative CNS-3227800# DIGNITY HEALTH, 185 registrant knows to be false 90221, County of LA; Mailing IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR is guilty of a misdemeanor Building Commissioning to take many actions without LOS ANGELES SENTINEL BERRY STREET SUITE 300 , Address: P.O. Box 73214, Los Request for Task Order or a contingent creditor of obtaining court approval. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107 punishable by a fine not to Angeles, CA 90003 exceed one thousand dollars Proposal.” only to the Firms the decedent, you must file Before taking certain very Business was conducted by: a Registered owner(s): who have pre-qualified.

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City News serviCe ond chance they deserve.’’ including clinics to educate on drugs that still exists in Fewer than 1,000 people residents, only about 30 pe- our communities.’’ Tens of thousands of Los have filed a petition for re- titions are filed by the Pub- Ridley-Thomas said Angeles County residents classification or resentenc- lic Defender’s Office each digital technology like that are eligible for reclassifica- ing, out of an estimated month, according to the used by another nonprofit, tion or resentencing of mi- 60,000-100,000 eligible county’s director of Con- Code for America, could nor cannabis convictions, individuals, according to sumer and Business Affairs.evaluate thousands of con- but the lack of easy-to-use Ridley-Thomas. Ingrid Archie, who said victions and automatically digital solutions has left far ``The people who have she was the first person to generate the appropriate too many people in limbo, been charged with these petition for a felony reclas- court forms within minutes. county officials said. crimes are disproportion- sification after Prop 64 was Code for America’s Supervisor Mark Rid- ately people of color, and passed, said automation is Clear My Record initia- ley-Thomas recommended their record severely im- the key. tive has worked with the leveraging technology to pacts their ability to access ``When the law is bro- San Francisco District At- reach more people whose housing, education, employ- ken, a person is automatical- torney’s Office to -iden lives have been hampered ment, and other necessities ly arrested. It’s imperative tify more than 9,300 cases by prior convictions for for stability -- all for convic- that the same energy of au- eligible for expungement. now-legal acts. tions based on actions that tomation is used to expunge Clear My Record also offers `The war on drugs led the voters have declared the records of more than online access to petitioners to decades-long racial dis- are no longer crimes,’’ said 100,000 individuals,’’ said from several other counties. parities in cannabis- related Supervisor Hilda Solis, who Archie, who is a civic en- The board directed staff- arrests and convictions,’’ co-authored the motion. gagement coordinator with ers to report back in 60 Ridley-Thomas said. ``We When voters approved the nonprofit organization A days on opportunities to use have a responsibility to Proposition 64 to legal- COURTESY PHOTO New Way Of Life. ``Taking technology for resentencing right these wrongs by uti- ize adult use of marijuana Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas a proactive approach by us- and asked public defend- lizing the latest innovations in November 2016, they ing innovative technology ers to come up with a plan in technology to ensure that also cleared the way for have their sentences re- cumbersome and overly to assist in record clearance to notify all their clients of people who have been dis- people convicted of posses- duced or their convictions bureaucratic, according is the next step in con- the county’s resentencing proportionately harmed by sion, cultivation and sales dismissed. to advocates. And- tinuing de to clean up the col- efforts. the war on drugs get the sec- or transport of cannabis to But the process is spite county outreach, lateral damage from the war

On Wednesday, March income and previously basic rent and necessities. a difference. Commis- 13, St. Joseph Center homeless women with the Other panelists under- sioner Waggoner gave the hosted a lunch panel dis- opportunity to learn coding scored how rent increases audience three things we, cussion that included Jac- and web technology skills. and an overwhelming lack as a community, can do to queline Waggoner (VP and She now proudly serves as of affordable housing con- advocate for our homeless Southern California Mar- St. Joseph Center’s graphic tribute to the staggering neighbor One – tell a friend ket Leader for Enterprise designer. increase in homelessness in about what they learned at Community Partners, Inc. Elzy’s story was fol- LA – of which a dispropor- the panel; two – say yes and Los Angeles Home- lowed by a discussion tionate number are people to crisis housing and af- less Services Authority about why women are espe- of color -- while 9 percent fordable housing projects (LAHSA) Commissioner); cially vulnerable to becom- of the LA County popula- in your neighborhood; and Molly Rysman (Housing Panelists were Jacqueline Waggoner; Molly Rysman; ing homeless. Assistant tion is Black, they make up three – live with compas- and Homeless Deputy to Dhakshike Wickrema; Amy Perkins; Cheri Todoroff; and Senior Deputy Wickrema 40 percent of the region’s sion and empathy for our Supervisor Sheila Kuehl); Karen Elzy. COURTESY PHOTO explained how systematic homeless population. homeless neighbors With Dhakshike Wickrema (As- and cultural inequalities Racism and pay inequal- the knowledge of daily sistant Senior Deputy for was catered by St. Joseph Center’s Karen Elzy – a have led to homelessness ity were common threads struggles homeless wom- Homelessness and Men- Center’s very own Culinary single mother who expe- disproportionately affect- throughout the hour-long en–and all our homeless tal Health); Amy PerkinsTraining Program students. rienced homelessness in ing Black, single women.panel. neighbors – face, guests left (Director of Interim Hous- The panel was a well- 2010 – told her story of She mentioned the average The discussion ended with concrete knowledge ing Strategies for the Of- rounded discussion show- how she struggled to findsingle woman on welfare with questions from the that can help them create fice of Mayor Garcetti);casing perspectives ranging work after her business makes $500/month – well audience. Many asked howchange in their own com- Cheri Todoroff (Director of from a formerly homeless went under, despite having beneath what a person members of community munities. Housing for Health with the woman who shared her two Master’s Degrees. Elzy would need to cover the can get involved and make LA County Department of firsthand perspective to- exsaid “I left no stone un- Health Services); and Kar- perts who explained larger turned and did everything en Elzy (St. Joseph Center factors that contribute to I could to find work and to Graphic Designer and for- women falling into home- provide shelter for my son.” merly homeless agency cli- lessness – and described Elzy turned to Codetalk, St. Today’s Fresh Start ent). The panel was moder- what community members Joseph Center’s vocational ated by St. Joseph Center can do to help. St. Joseph program that provides low- President & CEO Dr. Va CExcellenceharte rin EducationSchool Lecia Adams Kellum and the event was presented in conjunction with the Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women. Responding to the com- munity’s request for more dialogue about this press- ing social issue, St. Joseph Center put together a panel of experts in the field who Register Now!! provided insight into how structural, cultural, and 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Monday – Friday economic challenges have Address: 4514 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 contributed to the home- lessness crisis in Los Ange- Call (323) 293-9826 les – and the specific issues www.todaysfreshstart.org that women experiencing homelessness deal with “Wood and gossip serve the same purpose, College Bound School All Grades, Small Classes, After School daily. More than 50- com Program, Transitional Kindergarten and K-8 munity members attended they keep the fire burning” the Lunch & Learn, which Accredited by Western Association of School’s & Colleges

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By Cora JaCkson-Fossett try/profession? staFF and Wire report over the horrific attack Religion Editor I have several in- against Muslims attending cluding being ordained In light of the hor- a mosque in New Zealand. The L.A. Sentinel an itinerant elder, my rendous mass shooting at The center condemns this Religion section contin- mother sitting in the mosques in Christchurch, act of terrorism... We are ues to celebrate Wom- rain at my post-graduate New Zealand on March 15, committed to confront big- en’s History Month by graduation, former stu- faith leaders, law enforce- ots and haters wherever highlighting Los Ange- dents achieving success ment and elected officials they are. This kind of fa- les-area “Champions of in life, becoming a coor- issued a call to all houses naticism cannot be toler- Faith,” which features dinator, a former student of worship for vigilance, ated irrespective of one’s ordinary people inspired achieving greatness in security precautions and faith, creed or place or ori- by their faith to make a the NBA, baptizing my solidarity with the Muslim gin. We express our sincere difference in the com- first born grandson,- de community. condolences to the com- munity. livering words of encour- Fifty people were killed munity and families of the agement to guests at We- during the massacre. Two victims.’’ Rev. Joyce L. Randall ingart and Union Rescue days after the shootings, Los Angeles City Coun- Associate Minister Mission, raising reading alleged White supremacist cil President Herb Wesson First AME Church scores from 2nd grade to Brenton Harris Tarrant, 28, also expressed sympathy LAUSD Educator 9th grade in three years is the only person in cus- for the victims. and delivering food on tody that has been linked to “We are saddened and What is your ministry/ Thanksgiving and Christ- the attack. disgusted by the horrific profession? mas to sick and shut-in. While no immediate acts committed in New I have been an itin- threat to U.S. mosques has Zealand,” Wesson said. erant elder in the AME What is your future been identified, LAPD and “We in Los Angeles stand Church since 1995. I am goal? the L.A. Sheriffs Depart- in solidarity with New CLAYTON EVERETT in service at First AME, Rev. Joyce L. Randall I am working on be- ment provided additional Zealand and the Muslim Los Angeles where the coming a magnet coordi- patrols to Muslim worship Community in the face of Rev. J. Edgar Boyd is the goal is always to empower lows me to deflect the -un nator. centers in the Los Ange- hatred, cruelty, and blatant pastor. our future with a growth kindness I experience. My les area this past week- Islamophobia.” Also, I am a career mindset so that they can love for God allows me to How can others help or end. Also, the ecumenical “American Muslims educator by profession achieve their dreams with look beyond faults, teach get involved in your ef- community and several share the same values and and a teacher and pro- diligent hard work. While to the need and serve the forts? politicians condemned the freedoms that we all cher- gram coordinator. is my sacred responsibility need. Being an educator Because of the need shootings and racial intol- ish, knowing that we are all to bring others to Christ, I in the public school system for positive and stable erance. in this together. All Ameri- What is the mission of do not evangelize at school. gives me multiple oppor- role models, go to your Rabbi Marvin Hier, cans deserve the right and this ministry? tunities to be about what I local school, and regis- founder and dean of the freedom to worship in their The mission of my What role does God play praise about. Love drives ter as a volunteer. Take The Simon Wiesenthal own way, free of threats or service is to provide eq- in your ministry/profes- my service delivery. time with our future gen- Center, issued the fol- violence,” Arsalan Bukhari, uitable access for a qual- sion? eration. The students are lowing statement: “The spokesman for the Council ity education regardless God is the center of my What is a memorable mo- in need of validation of Simon Wiesenthal Cen- on Islamic-American Rela- of your zip code. My joy. My love for God al- ment during your minis- their student voice. ter expresses its outrage tions – L.A.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett McAllister, West Angeles’ commands of God. Religion Editor minister of music, worship “Living is the choice and liturgy. you have. Despite that you Praise and worship rose An anointed singer, may have been born in pov- to an incredibly high level songwriter and musician, erty, despite your past life, as Pastor Donnie McClurk- McAllister led the church’s despite those who have hurt lin delivered one powerful music ministry from 1992 you – you have got to make word after another at the to 2016. She recently re- a choice. West Angeles Cathedral on turned and resumed over- “God has given you this March 17. seeing the Music and Wor- life to live in freedom. God McClurklin, a Stel- ship Arts Ministry. will give you the strength lar and Grammy Award- Following an introduc- to overcome the vicissi- winning artist, appeared tion by the bishop, Mc- tudes of life,” declared Mc- as part the 50th preaching Clurklin, who is also the Clurklin. anniversary of the Right pastor of Perfecting Faith As he closed, McClurk- Rev. Charles E. Blake Sr., Church in Freeport, New lin invited parishioners presiding prelate and chief York, captivated the audi- to the altar for prayers of apostle of the Church of ence with his message en- healing from pain, despair God in Christ, Inc., and titled, “Choose Life.” and negative situations. In NATHAN BROWN From left are Pastor Donnie McClurklin, Dr. Judith C. McAllister, and COGIC Presiding pastor of West Angeles He encouraged the addition, he led the choir in Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. at West Angeles Church of God in Christ on March 17. COGIC. overflowing crowd - ato moving fol rendition of the The service included low Christ and avoid sin by gospel standard, “Change.” dral is located at 3600 S. geles. To learn more about call (323) 733-8300 or visit a tribute to Dr. Judith choosing C. to adhere to the West Angeles Cathe- Crenshaw Blvd., in Los An- worship services or events, westa.org.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett He has always Master’s of Divinity degreespread the good news about Religion Editor been actively in- at Biola University’s Talbot our crucified, buried and volved at St. John, School of Theology. risen Christ.” The Rev. James An- serving as pianist, Humbly reflecting on drew Brooks II will take drummer, youth lead- his new position, Brooks For more information the helm as the new pas- er, Sunday School said, “I am simply as a about the installation ser- tor of St. John Baptist teacher and in other child of God. vice, email Deacon Gary Church. His wife, First ministries. “My desire is that all Brooks at geb1124@gmail. Lady Felicia Brooks, will A graduate of people come to know and com or call the St. John join him in the ministry. Duke University, thelove God, for Him to renew Baptist Church office at The installation ser- pastor-elect is cur- their minds and cleanse (323) 752-0853. vice is set for Sunday, rently pursuing his their hearts, and to go March 31, at 3:30 p.m., in the sanctuary located at 936 W. 49th St., in Los Angeles. The theme of the pected to participate. sentinel neWs serviCe “The contributions of deeply personal perspec- service is “Glorify God Pastor-elect Brooks seniors are often over- tive on life based on their Among the People, So follows in the steps of his New Antioch Church looked and under-appre- experiences and the events That the People May -Glograndfather as the spiritual of God in Christ invites ciated and as a church, it they have lived through,” rify God.” leader of St. John. The late the community to Annual is important that we en- he continued. Inviting the public Rev. James Brooks served Senior’s Day on Sunday, gage our seniors and tap “On March 24, you to attend, Deacon Board65 years as pastor before March 24, at 11 a.m., in the into their incredible pool will discover that there are Chair James Daniels his and passing in 2017 at age edifice located at 7826 S. of knowledge and experi- amazing stories and fam- Installation Committee 105. Vermont Ave., in Los An- ence. Annual Senior’s Day ily legacies hidden within Chair Gary Brooks said the However, the pastor- geles. allows us to raise aware- the heart of our beloved, Rev. Dr. Ricardo Bartlett, elect is well prepared to as- According to Pastor ness of supporting our se- experienced and faithful pastor of Greater New sume leadership. Accept- Jeffrey M. Lewis, the ob- niors and recognizing their seniors.”

Zion Baptist Church, will ing his call to the ministry servance was established achievements,” said Lewis. NEW ANTIOCH COGIC For information, call preside over the program. in 2013, Brooks was or- to honor, highlight and cel- “You can learn a lot Supt. Jeffrey Lewis the church office at (323) In addition, many local dained in 2016 and elected ebrate the senior worship- about a person and their 778-7965 or visit newan- clergy and churches are ex- pastor in Nov. 2018. ers of our congregation. life story by simply asking! Seniors offer a unique, yet tiochcogic.org. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 RELIGION LASENTINEL.NET B-3

CALL 2 W ORSHIP! by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor

By Joshua appariCio your hands, and your feet Church and community news throughout greater Los Angeles Contributing Youth Writer being nailed together, as well as a crown of thorns To the youth readers, pressed against your head. AME Community Lenten Caravan My prayer is that you Instead of Jesus turning hosted by eight AME churches continues on March 27, at 7 p.m., at Brookins-Kirkland all have been enjoying the other cheek, He asked Community AME, 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said host Pastor Mary S. Minor. the Words of the Week the Father to forgive them Pastor Carolyn Baskin-Bell of Second AME will preach. Three more services leading up to I’ve been sharing with for they know not what Resurrection Sunday will be held to provide spiritual renewal for believers. The host churches you. Writing to the youth they do. are New Philadelphia AME, 6380 Orange Ave., in Long Beach on April 3; Ward AME, 1177 W. throughout many commu- The Word of God ex- 25th St., on April 9; and Bethel AME, 7900 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles on April 17. nities has certainly been horts us not to retaliate in therapeutic for me. SHIRMIN APPARICIO Proverbs 24:29, “Say not, I Walker Temple AME Church Being able to have Joshua Apparicio will do so to him as he hath holds Stewards and Trustees Day on March 24, at 3 p.m., at 2525 Trinity St., in Los Angeles, this opportunity to speak done to me: I will render said Pastor Marvin McKenzie, Sr. The theme is “Who’s Next” based on Acts 1:21-22. The Rev. directly and concisely to So I can comfortably to the man according to Dwaine Jackson, pastor of Bryant Temple AME Church, will be the guest preacher. Darryl share about turning the the youth is something I his work.” We cannot fo- Bean and Jon Witt are the steward and trustee pro tem, respectively. Prior to the service, other cheek and applying wouldn’t have even begun cus too much on literally refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall. Call (213) 747-7454 for more details. to envision, say, six years Matthew 5:39, “But, I tell turning the other cheek, but ago. you not to resist an evil must take sensible charge Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles It states in Matthew person. But whoever slaps of our actions. presents a Community Health and Fitness Fair on March 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 2521 5:38, “You have heard that you on your right cheek, As Christians, we rely South West View St., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Frank Stewart, pastor. The Lambda Kappa Mu it was said, ‘An eye for turn the other to him also.” on the Word of God for Sorority - Alpha Beta Chapter of sponsors the event to help people learn about healthy living. an eye and a tooth for a I know this may seem instruction. Paul speaks Free health screenings for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol will be available as well as tooth.’” As Christians, we perplexing and pointless, of a sort of transcendental health and fitness seminars and exhibitors. Dr. Romeo Brooks of Roots Nutrition in Inglewood don’t always find a -solu but it’ll make sense in mentality in Romans 12:2, will discuss Building Health Naturally. For information, call (323) 931-1477, ext. 3. tion in using one insult to time. You will not have to “Do not be conformed to describe another person. apply anger, but rather you this world, but be trans- First AME Church - L.A. This is the godly way. can apply forgiveness to formed by the renewing of I remember being the situation. our minds.” commemorates Women’s History Month with “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story” on March 31, punched in my temple so I have fond memories My understanding as it at 5 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. The one-woman hard that I had migraines of my mother reading to relates to turning the other performance, featuring the award-winning Mzuri Moyo-Aimbaye, celebrates the life and for months. I do believe me when I was very young cheek reminds us in Isaiah legacy of the courageous voting rights and civil rights activist. The donation is $15 for adults God gave me the strength as part of our routine. She 55:8, “My thoughts are not and $10 for students and children under 18. For tickets or information, call FAME Church at to turn the other cheek. explained that what she your thoughts, My ways (323) 735-1251. Reliving unpleasant situ- was reading to me and we are not your ways.” ations in order to connect had discussions afterwards. As I continue my spiri- Westwood Presbyterian Church with you all using the word The most striking Bible tual journey, I consistently presents Mozart Requiem on April 7, at 5 p.m., at 10822 Wilshire Blvd., in Los Angeles. George of God is sometimes diffi- story, which I love, was remain respectful and hum- Frideric Handel’s “Messiah,” will be performed. Dan Redfeld will direct soprano Christina cult; but it works because the crucifying of my Lord ble, because God will ver- Borgioli, alto Nandani Maria Sinha, tenor Orson Van Gay, bass Matthew Lewis, and the WPC I’m no longer in that place Jesus Christ on the cross. ily reward me, as he will Chacel Choir and Chamber Symphony. The donation is $20 for adults, $10 for students and of hurt. Imagine nails piercing you. Amen! free for children under 18. For information, email [email protected].

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on April 13, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. Email [email protected] and tell us about your church!

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CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor B-4 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 Student Athlete of the Week: Sydney Blevins BY AMANDA SCURLOCK went to Las Vegas for a rience as a leader. ly pushes me to do it.” Sports Writer tournament and there, we Blevins thought that Blevins has an interest took some brutal, brutal Hamilton was a good fit for in sports journalism and Sophomore Sydney games,” Blevins said. “The her because of their music she is a member of the Blevins became team cap- losing together, I guess it department. She plays the Black Student Union at tain of the Hamilton Yan- brought us together.” upright bass for the school Hamilton. She noted how kees girls basketball team The rigorous off-season orchestra. teachers help her excel in for this past season. Not training paid off for Hamil- “I wanted to play the the classroom. only did she help the team ton, as they had a 25-7 guitar, but the upright bass “My English teacher— during their Open Division overall record during the just felt like it was a calling because of basketball, I’m playoff run, She was with 2018-19 season. The prac- for me,” she said. “I just never really in that class— the varsity team last season tices led Blevins to have to fell in love with the but he really helps me bal- to help the team win a divi- get to Hamilton in the early rhythm.” ance out work and keep up sion II City Section cham- hours of the morning. With a 3.2 GPA, with the class and what pionship. “I live in Carson,” Blevins enjoys writing; her we’re doing,” Blevins said. The Yankees did not Blevins said. “That as well favorite class is English. The L.A. Sentinel is become complacent after brought us together as team Juggling her various obli- looking for athletes with a earning the title, they and when we started win- AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL gations has become second strong academic back- Hamilton Yankees sophomore Sydney Blevins plays the worked on reaching the ning, that pushed us, that upright bass for the school orchestra. nature for her. ground or currently volun- championship round again really made us better.” “I [have] just always teers to make L.A. a better by training and competing Hamilton’s champi- my role was on the team,” Since then, Blevins has done it and I can’t really place. Please contact in the off-season. Through onship run came with hard- she said. “Coach, she told developed into a more see myself not doing it: Amanda Scurlock at aman- their training, the Hamilton ships, Blevins had chal- me to just relax and play aggressive player on the playing a sport and also [email protected] to nomi- players improved their lenges of her own. my game and everybody offensive end, with better doing my work,” Blevins nate your Student Athlete of chemistry. “Last year as a fresh- will follow. That really communication skills. She said. “To be on the team, I the Week. “Over the summer, we man, I struggled with what helped me out.” has also gained more expe- have to do my work. It real- Black Women of the National Women’s Hockey League BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Kaliya Johnson ond in the United States in points per game at the defend- Sports Writer Defender Kaliya Johnson is in her third season in the er position. Koelzer was named Eastern College Athletic NWHL and her second with the Boston Pride. She has Conference (ECAC) Best Defender of the Year and was a he National Women’s Hockey League was founded made 26 member of the All American First Team. She also partici- in 2015 and has been gaining popularity ever since. blocked shots pated in the USA Hockey Women’s Festival as a member TIt is the first pro women’s hockey league in North and five of the U-22 team. America. In the five teams that make up this young league points in her Nina Rodgers are an elite group of Black female players who have career. John- Forward Nina proven themselves as worthy competitors to further son was a Rodgers was drafted to enhance the league. member of the Connecticut Whale Blake Bolden Team USA in in 2017. This season, In October 2015, defender Blake Bolden became the the 2012 IIHF she played in 15 first Black athlete to play for the National Women’s Hock- U18 World games, scoring four ey League. Along with play- C h a m p i - points, two blocks, and ing for the Buffalo Beauts in onships, earning a silver medal. In 2009, she was deemed a 9.5 shooting percent- the NWHL, she has played the fastest skater in the USA Hockey National Skills Com- age. She had a compet- for HC Lugano in Switzer- petition itive college career, land. During the 2018-19 Kelsey Koelzer helping the University season with the Beauts, Defender Kelsey of Minnesota win Bolden averages 0.81 points Koelzer currently plays back-to-back NCAA per game and 11 blocked for the Metropolitan Riv- championships in shots. This helped Buffalo to eters and has made six 2015 and 2016. She a 11-4 overall record, put- blocked shots this season. was also a member of ting them in second place in During her senior season the US National U18 the league. at Princeton, she was sec- team in 2013 and Lou Williams Defeats the Nets with Buzzer Beater BY AMANDA SCURLOCK he’s extremely coachable.” Harris] made some amazing Landry Shamet evened out Sports Writer Brooklyn also had six shots and we played how his offensive attack with players score in the double we should be playing.” three-pointers. Los Angeles The Los Angeles Clip- digits with All-Star guard Brooklyn took authority battled from a 19-point pers remain on the fast track D’Angelo Russell grabbing of the game early with Rus- deficit to reach halftime to the Playoffs after sneak- 32 points and 10 assists. sell and Allen scoring out of ahead 60-55. Gallinari ing a 119-116 win past the Center Jarret Allen made 11 the gate. A two-minute scor- scored 13 points and Harrell Brooklyn Nets. With five boards. ing drought by the Clippers scored 12 points in the sec- seconds left in regulation, “The game, it was dis- gave the Nets a six-point ond term alone. veteran guard Lou Williams jointed,” Rivers said. “The advantage. The lead bal- The Nets came back destroyed the Nets’ hope for game is won, then it’s lost looned to 10 points, the from the half with a strong an overtime push with a or tied and then we make a Nets landed five three frontcourt defense, denying clutch three-pointer from miracle shot.” pointers compared to the the Clippers several shots 28-feet out. When the fourth quarter Clippers two. Forward from below. The Nets “I’ve seen him do this began, both teams were tied Rodious Kurucs defended attacked the basket fast and on numerous occasions, so at 87, the Clippers built a Brooklyn with two steals often, scoring 20 points in for him to hit a big-time 14-point lead. A seven-point and three blocked shots. the paint. Russell tied the shot like that, it’s something run and sound free throw “I thought they were a game at 77 with less than he can definitely add to the shooting gave the Nets a scrappy team, they play five minutes left in the third. resume,” said Clippers cen- competitive edge in the hard, they play free,” Rivers noted how the ter Montrezl Harrell. “He’s TWITTER PHOTO final minutes. A dunk by Williams said. “They put us match up mirrored their pre- Clippers players celebrate guard Lou Williams’ final shot just a professional bucket- Allen tied the game at 116 in a position where we had vious game against the Nets of the game. getter.” with seconds left in regula- our backs against the wall back in November, the Clip- Six Clippers players rebounds with his 20 points. double of his NBA career tion. and kinda had us in a tail- pers defeated Brooklyn scored in the double digits, Rookie guard Shai during the match-up. "I think [Russell] and spin.” 127-119. with half of them scoring at Gilgeous-Alexander led “I think he has the [guard Spencer Dinwiddie] Harrell willed the team “They have a ton of just least 20 points. Williams led with 10 assists along with chance to be a special play- did a great job of handling in the second quarter with good players, we play the Clippers in scoring with scoring 14 points. er,” said Clippers head the ball and making the close ranged baskets after hard,” Rivers said. “The 25 points and forward Dani- Gilgeous-Alexander coach Doc Rivers. “He just right calls,” Allen said about Brooklyn went on a 12-2 two teams are just so simi- lo Gallinari made 11 registered his first double- has it in him, he works at it, the late rally. “[Forward Joe run. Gallinari and guard lar.”

and singer Jennifer Lopez, And the beat continues! approach this offseason. He million to $19.8 million. are engaged. “She said yes,” Antonio Brown got was mocked when it was And the beat continues! Notes, quotes, and things picked up on the run from Rodriguez tweeted, along- what he wanted. All it took reported the best receiver of The Dodgers announ- coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. side an image of the couple was a few fiery interviews, this generation was seeking ced a series of promotions holding hands. In the photo, some bizarre social media around $18 million from within the team’s front BY BRAD PYE JR. Max Scherzer, Washington Lopez’s hand is sporting a posts and a strange blond whatever team traded for office, including the eleva- Sports Editor Emeritus Nationals, 3) Chris Sale massive rectangular dia- mustache, but it finally hap- him. Well… tion of Brandon Gomes to Boston Red Sox, 4) Corey mond. The couple has pened: Brown will be trad- Brown will make $16.7 the new title of vice presi- Magic Johnson’s Lady Kluber Cleveland Indians, reportedly been dating for ed to the Raiders and will million per year in hard dol- dent and Assistant General Friday is Christina M. 5) Madison Bumgarner San about two years before A- reportedly get the guaran- lars over the next three sea- Manager. Gomes’ old role, Francis, who is the Presi- Francisco Giants Rod popped the question, teed money he said he was sons. But when the $11.2 the Dodgers’ director of dent of Magic Johnson Check this out and are currently on vaca- looking for from his new million is added to the $68 player development, will Enterprises. Controversial former- tion in an undisclosed tropi- team. million in new money that now be filled by assistant Who are the top five Yankees superstar Alex cal location. This is the You don’t have to look Brown received two years farm director Will Rhymes. current MLB pitchers? Rodriguez announced on fourth time Lopez will be too far back into the Twitter ago from the Steelers, the That’s the end 1) Clayton Kershaw Twitter Saturday night that married and the second for archives to find NFL ana- new-money average on the Brad Pye Jr. can be Los Angeles Dodgers, 2) he and his partner, actress Rodriguez. lysts ripping Brown for his entire deal spikes from $17 reached at switchreel.aol.com THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-1 Help Available for Los Angeles County Cigarette Smokers Wanting to Change Their Smoking Behavior BY NORMA STOKER-MTUME other health disparities. research, and bring a differ- MHS, MA MFT Did you know that ciga- ent perspective to the work rette smoking and second- making it more ‘patient and Do you ever wonder hand smoke kill close to community friendly.’ how many people in Los one-half million people in This study is funded by Angeles decided that New the U.S. each year? Even the California Tobacco- Year’s Day would be the with this knowledge, just Related Disease Research day of their last cigarette? wanting to stop lighting up Program and was awarded How many made a resolu- is extremely difficult. to Friends Research Insti- tion to stop smoking and Recent research indicates tute as the project adminis- again success eluded them? that approximately 68 per- trator. In an effort to sustain To those who tried without cent of U.S. smokers want the successful systems success, you are certainly to quit and approximately changes, L.A. County not alone. 55 percent of those smokers Department of Health Cigarette smoking is attempted to quit. Howev- Services, Department of known to be the leading er, of those, only about 7.5 Mental Health, and Depart- preventable cause of dis- percent were actually able ment of Public Health are COURTESY PHOTO ability and death, in the to stop smoking. supporting the delivery of United States and world- Why is this so? What L.A. County. discussing the need for of addictive diseases. As smoking cessation services wide. While rates of ciga- makes it so hard to stop The LACHA was some type of health sys- with other addictions, sup- for individuals with tobac- rette smoking overall have smoking, cut down or to formed by the Board of tems change that could portive services have been co use disorder, and under- declined in the United quit using all types of Supervisors in 2015 to bet- help patients and their shown to be beneficial to scores the Los Angeles States, equal declines are tobacco-related products? ter integrate the Depart- medical care teams in their recovery efforts. Conse- Health Agency’s commit- not being experienced in The main culprit is nico- ments of Health Services quest to have better health quently, a three-year pro- ment to improving health every community. African tine, which is highly addic- (DHS), Public Health outcomes and help to gram that includes various of all the individuals Los American and very often tive. It causes physical, (DPH) and Mental Health reduce overall disparities types of medications to Angeles County is privi- Latino populations in behavioral, and psycholog- (DMH), with a mission to associated with tobacco help relieve cravings for leged to serve. under-resourced communi- ical dependence, and to be improve the health and use. The team decided to nicotine and group smok- If you smoke cigarettes ties experience many ill- successful at stopping or wellness of L.A. County look at embedding smok- ing cessation counseling and receive services from nesses such as hyperten- decreasing use, all three of residents through provision ing cessation services into was developed. The com- Los Angeles County med- sion, diabetes, stroke, and these areas must be of integrated, comprehen- DHS and DMH clinics, bination of medications ical or mental health clin- various types of cancer, at addressed. sive, culturally-appropriate beginning with ten clinics and counseling is more ics, you may be eligible to rates greater than the gener- In response to the large services, programs, and scattered around the coun- likely to lead to smoking receive services to help you al population. This is what numbers of people with policies that promote ty. cessation, an idea that will change your smoking is called a disparity in the tobacco use disorder served healthy people living in The team realizes that be tested in this study. behavior. And if you're a health science research by the Los Angeles County healthy communities. tobacco use disorder not Scientific research is smoker, your cigarette tax field. Tobacco use disorder Health System (LACHA), The study team, led by only causes disease, but it being conducted in, with, dollars are supporting this disproportionally impacts a team of researchers is Drs. Theodore Friedman is a disease itself. As of by, and for communities, work to help people with under resourced communi- working within this system and Brian Hurley, is com- 2018, tobacco use disorder with the purpose of achiev- their tobacco habit. That’s ties including African- to develop and evaluate prised of a group of clini- is fully recognized as a ing a better understanding right. It’s paid for by your Americans and those who what might prove to be a cians, administrators, treatable condition by both of how we can improve our tax dollars, so why not are least educated, so best practice to help reduce researchers, patients and medical and mental health health. The patients and learn more and get smoking is a health dispar- illness and diseases directly community members. In professionals, and is classi- community advisory mem- involved? To do so, call ity that may contribute to related to tobacco use in early 2018, the team began fied alongside other types bers are full partners in this (323) 256-3811. Major Prostate Cancer Research Targeting African Americans Set to Begin BY STACY M. BROWN African American men centrating on diagnosis NNPA Newswire developing prostate cancer years of 2015 through Correspondent in their lifetime, we hope 2018. this is an issue that res- Recruitment is sched- For African American onates with the African uled to begin in April. men, prostate cancer is American community and “We recruit the people real. advocacy groups. With identified through the reg- Health statistics paint your help we can make a istries in batches since we disturbing trends, including difference with research can’t handle everyone at that 60 percent of Black that will have life changing one time. We’ll send out males are more likely to consequences for future about 100 to 200 letters of develop prostate cancer generations of African invitation including the than any other race. American men,” she said. printed survey every couple Just as unsettling, RESPOND officials of months,” Modjeski said. African American men are say they’re not being “We hope that many of twice as likely to die of PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA restrictive with volunteers the people who receive prostate cancer than any African American men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer than any other ethnic who reach out, however these letters and surveys other ethnic group. group. individuals the team is from us over the next few The seriousness of this identifying through the years will have already disparity isn’t lost on a Cancer registries are “RESPOND will also this important initiative, we cancer registries will have heard about the study.” national network of located in each of the 50 include volunteers, which are [also] looking for part- an upper age limit of 79 at For more information prostate cancer researchers United States. means they can hear about ners willing to lead the way the age of diagnosis. about the study or to sign and experts who have “Lots of people don’t us and either contact us in advocating for this study For the participants up, visit www.respond- joined forces to study know about cancer reg- through the website or and cause,” Modjeski said. identified through the reg- study.org or call 1-888- prostate cancer in African istries so when we contact through our toll free num- “With one in five istries, researchers are con- 425-0521. American men. people that we’ve identi- ber,” she said. The team has received a fied through the registry Volunteers can reach $26 million grant as part of sometimes they are angry,” out from all over the coun- former Vice President Joe said Denise Modjeski, the try with the only require- Biden’s Cancer Moonshot study coordinator for ment being they identify as Initiative to conduct the RESPOND at the Keck African American or Black largest study ever to look at School of Medicine of the and have been diagnosed the underlying factors and University of Southern with prostate cancer in the reasons that put African California Department of United States from January American men at higher Preventive Medicine. 1, 2010, or later. risk for developing and “We tell them it is very Participants will answer dying from prostate cancer. complicated process that a 12-page survey, and if The initiative is called grants access to the contact they’re willing, do addi- the RESPOND study – data, and it’s all for the tional parts of the study Research on Prostate Can- greater good,” Modjeski which include providing a cer in Men of African said. saliva sample and, or sign- Ancestry: Defining the “But, of course we ing a HIPAA form to allow Roles of Genetics, Tumor honor people’s wishes and researchers to get a piece of Markers, and Social Stress. if they tell us they don’t tissue that has been Over the next four want to participate in any removed and stored at their years, 10,000 African study ever, we never con- medical facility. American men with tact them again,” she said. The study isn’t a clini- prostate cancer will be However, the cal trial, as researchers recruited from Cancer Reg- RESPOND study counts as aren’t testing any new istries in seven states – Cal- a little different. drug, device, procedure, or ifornia, Florida, Georgia, “Most cancer registries protocol. There are no doc- Louisiana, Maryland, New like this only send out ‘let- tor visits required and par- Jersey, Texas and through- ters of invitation’ to people ticipants can complete the out the Detroit Metropoli- from the study’s local can- survey on paper or online. tan area in Michigan. cer registry,” Modjeski said. “To bring credibility to C-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY,HEALTY&LIFESTYLE THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 NFL, Baptist Ministers, Dick Butkus, ICL and African American Men Address Heart Disease BY TONY WAFFORD banana peel and the other tics are, the risks of those Contributing Writer one in the grave.” said diseases are even higher Butkus. among African Americans. For Black History Heart Disease in the The good news is, African month, I Choose Life want- United States is a major Americans can improve ed to make it a Healthy issue with about 610,000 their odds of preventing Black History month. With people dying every year. and beating these diseases the support of the National Coronary heart disease by taking simple steps to Football League (NFL), I (CHD) is the most common address issues of high Choose Life Health and type of heart disease, blood pressure, obesity, Wellness Center partnered killing over 370,000 people diabetes and stroke. “It’s with Reverend K.W. Tul- annually. Every year about projects like this that louss, the newly elected 735,000 Americans have a breathes life into the words President of the Los Ange- heart attack, and 525,000 of the bible. In 1 Samuel les Baptist Ministers Con- are a first heart attack and 25:6 ‘Long life to you! ference, Chicago Bears’ 210,000 happen in people Good health to you and Hall of Famer Mr. Dick COURTESY PHOTO who have already had a your household! And good Butkus and the Dick Tony Wafford, Dick Butkus and Frank Wheaton heart attack. Heart disease health to all that is yours!’ Butkus Heart and Vascular is the leading cause of We saved lives today and I Screening Center to pro- (NFL). Through his nine during his annual charity with Dr. Santora to learn death for men in the United thank God for that.” said vide free, comprehensive seasons, he was invited to golf tournament and event more about the EBCT heart States, killing 321,000 men Rev. K.W. Tullouss. education and screenings eight Pro Bowls, named a that benefits The Butkus scan and to possibly sup- in 2013, that’s one-in- ICL and the Butkus focused on detecting heart first-team All-Pro six Foundation at Larry Elli- port getting the word out every-four male deaths! Foundation are currently in disease in its earliest times, and was twice recog- son's private Porcupine about the importance of Heart disease is the leading the planning stage to part- stages. nized by his peers as the Creek Estate Golf Course getting scanned for early cause of death for men of ner with the National Foot- 25 African American NFL'S Defensive Player of in Rancho Mirage, CA. detection of heart disease. most racial/ethnic groups ball League and its teams men drove from Los Ange- the Year. Renowned as a After getting over the gross He decided to get a scan in the United States, to create a major move- les to St. Joseph Hospital fierce tackler and for the display of wealth that I had himself, well in less than including African Ameri- ment focusing on educa- Heart and Vascular Center relentless effort with which ever seen--I ask Dick why 48 hours, Butkus under- cans, second only to can- tion, community organiz- in the City of Orange, Cali- he played, Butkus is widely this issue and was he doing went quintuple bypass sur- cer. ing and mobilization fornia to receive a free regarded as one of the any work in African Amer- gery to remove blockages Heart Disease is the No. against heart disease. For Electron Beam Computed greatest and most intimi- ican communities and he in his arteries. “I felt great! one killer for all Ameri- more information, please Tomography (EBCT), also dating linebackers in pro said, I am now let’s start! I was a little over weight, cans, and stroke is also a contact I Choose Life referred to as an ultrafast football history. He shared with me that but I felt fine; only to learn leading cause of death. As Health and Wellness Center CT. “This is a type of high- I met Dick last year in August 2001, he met that I had one foot on a frightening as those statis- at [email protected]. speed CT scan designed to detect plaque in the coro- nary arteries. The EBCT heart scan is used to deter- mine if a patient is at risk for a future heart attack. The EBCT is painless and takes approximately 10 minutes.” said Lawrence J. Santora, MD, with special- ty in Cardiology and Car- diovascular Disease. For those of you that may not be familiar with football, allow me to intro- duce you to Mr. Richard Marvin “Dick” Butkus. Dick played professional football as a linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the COURTESY PHOTO National Football League Rev. K. W. 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By Shannen hill thing that I started in grad powerful, and outspoken. “The story about parenting, how to target him,” said Kimberly Contributing Writer school three years ago and She lets out her rage and is en- deal with grief, and how Hébert Gregory, who plays it was inspired by how the takes her revenge on the dearing people process things dif- Jackson. Inda Craig-Galván’s press and media treated the people who she feels and ferently.” “We haven’t nationally new play, “Black Super mothers of Black men and are responsible for The first act is mainly figured out how to -appro Hero Magic Mama,” tells women who were victims her son’s death. set in Tramarion’s bed- priately address these po- the story of a grieving of police shootings,” said Full of wit- room, which has a lot of lice shootings. I appreciate mother with a twist that is Craig-Galván. ty humor and blue tones, while the sec- being in this play that opens humorous and sends the “The mothers in these dialogue, the ond act is full of vibrant dialogue, while being en- audience into a comic book horrible incidents are ex- audience goes colors and costumes. gaging, fun, and showing world. pected to go out, lead peo- from feeling The second act is play- the humanity in people.” The play, which will ple, calm people, and do all sad ful and dramatic with Gregory gives so much runn at the Geffen Play- of this work. They for tons of superhero and life to Jackson as a mother. house until April 14, cen- deserve the respect comic book refer- She shows love, compas- ters around Sabrina Jack- and space to heal ences. Craig-Galván sion, power, and grief. son, a widow and single and to grieve. They wanted to pay hom- “Black Super Hero mother to her 14-year-old shouldn’t be used as age to the fantasy worlds Magic Mama” shows a son, Tramarion, in Chi- political props.” that her children grew up new side of police brutality cago. Jackson decides with, like “Harry Potter” and how media brands trau- Tramarion is a sweet that she is not going and the “Wizard of Oz.” matic experiences. It brings kid, highly involved in aca- to talk to anyone, not She also pays homage up serious issues, while demics, and creates comic her family, not friends to Black history as Tramar- keeping things playful and books in his spare time. of her son, and especially ion is part of an academic fun. It also shows the im- That is, until he is fatally not the media. She takes competition, Know Your portance of support and shot by a police officer. her time to grieve and be Jack- Heritage. Throughout the the misconceptions on how Throughout the play, alone in her thoughts. son to play, Jackson and Coach to talk to someone who is we see Jackson’s emotions This sends her to a laugh- Corey Brackett quiz Tra- grieving. and the highs and lows of comic book world created ing marion on leaders and in- The playwright is a re- her grieving process. by her son where she is and novators in the Black com- cent graduate of the Uni- “‘Black Super Hero the Maasai Angel. In this cheering on her alter ego, charming, and you can eas- munity. versity of Southern Cali- Magic Mama’ is some- world, Jackson is strong, the Maasai Angel. ily fall into the world of it. “Sabrina Jackson is fornia’s Dramatic Writing Even though it’s in a super- very connected to her com- Master’s Program and has hero world, there were so munity as she has her son surrounded this play with many parallels to the real involved in things that will a great cast and production world. It was commentary culturally and personally team. that was so funny but so enrich him. She is trying true,” said Deja Bowen, to instill self-awareness For information about one of the audience mem- and self-love to protect her tickets, cast members, and bers. “It’s a very great African American son in a production, visit www.gef- show that is fun, but also world and system that will fenplayhouse.org.

ALSRECORDSANDTAPES.COM A scene from the “Amazing Grace” film shows Aretha Franklin, Rev. James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir at New Temple Baptist Church in L.A.

By Cora JaCkSon-FoSSett vice that not only displays things – his ability to Staff Writer Franklin’s deep faith, but draw attention to the Poor also her love of community People’s Campaign, which Aretha Franklin fans and commitment to civil was one of Dr. King’s last are cheering following rights. endeavors, and our abil- the news that the “Amaz- “In telling this movie, ity to keep that message ing Grace” documentary, we wanted to layer out the of community out in the which chronicles the story many aspects of her life,” consciousness of people,” behind her Grammy Award- explained Elliot. “The tone Elliot said. “To me, it’s winning double album, will of the film captures what not an ancillary part of hit movie theaters across was intended as a church the movie. It’s part of the the nation on April 5. service and the power of larger agenda of ‘Amazing The film carries -spe the worship shows how re- Grace.’” cial meaning for Angelinos spectful Aretha was of God Barbour will speak dur- since the live recording and how she carried herself ing the L.A. premiere to took place in 1972 at New on and off the pulpit.” highlight Franklin’s legacy Temple Baptist Church Outside the church and the importance of unit- on 87th and Broadway in walls, Franklin was ac- ing to obtain basic rights South L.A. In addition, tively involved with the for all people. Elliot de- Franklin worked with the Civil Rights Movement, scribed both the movie and Rev. James Cleveland and frequently staging concerts Barbour’s involvement as the Southern California to raise money for the Rev. connecting people with one Community Choir to pro- Dr. Martin Luther King’s another and with issues that duce the two-disc set that non-violent campaigns and affect humanity as a whole. Alvin Ailey® continues to reign as the even offering to pay An- “It’s not just about the top-selling live gospel al- gela Davis’ bail after Davis ‘Amazing Grace’ movie, bum of all time. was jailed. Most recently, but it’s also about where American Dance While “Amazing she had reached out to the Aretha put her energy and Grace” was screened at the Rev. Dr. William Barber how do we be aware of Pan African Film Festival II, president of Repairers our responsibility towards Theater in February, the official of the Breach nonprofit, tothe larger [community]. L.A. premiere takes place participate in a revival she In that way, the movie has on Sunday, March 31, at sponsored. a great deal of energy and The Music Center’s New Temple and scores Under Barber, Repair- resonance for what I think of celebrities, faith lead- ers of the Breach launched people feel when they think Dorothy Chandler Pavilion ers and church and com- the “Poor People’s Cam- about Aretha,” he noted. munity members are slated paign: A National Call for “That’s what always drew April 3 – 7, 2019 to attend. The luminaries a Moral Revival” in 2017 me to this project.” include producer Alan El- to end systemic racism, Los Angeles is just the liot, who used raw footage poverty, environmental de- beginning of the “Amazing musiccenter.org/ailey shot by Sydney Pollack to struction and other injus- Grace” premieres. Venues create the film and worked tices. The initiative reflectsthroughout the U.S. are (213) 972-0711 for years to bring it to the King’s original 1968 cam- scheduled including the big screen. paign to address inequities Martin Luther King Muse- Groups of 10+: (213) 972-8555 But the journey was suffered by minorities and um in Atlanta, the National [email protected] well worth it, said Elliot, the poor. Civil Rights Museum in who compared the film to “Rev. Barbour involve- Memphis and New Bethel a powerful worship ser- ment represents many Baptist Church in Detroit. D-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019

By Shaquille WoodS themselves on a large na- that God let me five-minute set became “We’ve had stories freedom it gives us. Free to Contributing Writer tional platform. The show find it again,” a 20-minute dia- throughout history that listen, free to say it, free to was cancelled in 1994 and says Hall logue accord- teaches us that comedy is go or not go,” says Hall. Before January 3, 1989, later rebooted in 2013. in an in- ing to Hall. healing. It’s just like medi- Although comedians White men dominated late Despite a good run ini- terview The comic cine. Which is why I hate have recently gained na- night television shows. tially, the reboot was can- with the says he felt all the political correctness tional spotlight for their Audiences were familiar celled only a year later. The L. A. something they are trying to throw on jokes, Hall believes com- watching White musicians, ups and downs took a toll Sentinel familiar comedians,” says Hall. edy isn’t going away any- comedians, and actors have on Hall, but like a phoe- News- that night. He continues. time soon. their shot at performing in nix rising from the ashes, paper. “I say that “Whether in music or “I don’t think comedy front of millions. Usually the comedian isn’t backing Hall stand up comedy, there has always will ever die. It’s getting Black artists were a dime in down. cred- saved my been a battle of censorship stronger,” says Hall. “The a dozen. Hall is finally returning its his life that in our culture.” reason is because comics But on that day, Hol- back to his stand-up roots. friendship night, but Don’t expect Hall to have taken strong stances. lywood finally gave birth “I had stop doing the i t sway away from discuss- Kevin Hart could’ve eas- to something it was miss- thing that brought me ing our current political ily cooperated, but wrong ing. It marked the first -epi to Hollywood climate. He says or right, he took a stance. sode of “The Arsenio Hall and gave no matter And that strength is going Show.” me visibil- Repub- to cause him to have his Unlike other talk shows, ity. I don’t lican or freedom with his comedy,” Arsenio Hall focused on mean Demo- says Hall. providing Black artists a to be crat, he Audiences can expect shot of success. He gave spiritual will something Hall couldn’t do artists such as Mariah Car- about it never while on television. He can ey, Snoop Dogg, and Prince but I’m stop finally be himself without the freedom to express so glad telling the corporate restrictions. with comedian George was all about having good jokes even if some- “Sometimes we want Lopez as the thing that friends. one disagrees. He recalls to make it just to please the prompted his return. “I haven’t been off the a conversation he had in- numbers. Now, you finally “It happened in a stage since that night. It’s volving Donald Trump. get to see me without any- strange way,” says Hall. “I cathartic, it gives me free- “One time somebody one telling me what I can was hanging with George dom, and it gives me sub- told me Amy Schumer is and cannot do or how I Lopez feeling down in the stance. Sometimes you get too nasty. But then they should think.” dumps. It was after my caught up making money, turn on CNN and watch show was cancelled. For a and forget to feed your Trump say anything. Co- Hall’s stand up will be week, I didn’t know what soul.” medians aren’t allowed the held at The Comedy Union to do with myself. George Hall hasn’t held his freedom, but you let the in Los Angeles on Friday, had an upcoming show and tongue on certain topics. orange moron say anything March 22, at 8 p.m., and said I should go on stage He isn’t afraid to acknowl- he wants. Let’s scale it all 10:30 p.m. For tickets, vis- COURTESY PHOTO and do some time.” edge topics that some may back and look at the U.S. it thecomedyunion.com or Arsenio Hall is a father, comedian, and actor. What was originally a deemed controversial. Constitution and obey the arseniohall.com.

By Cora JaCkSon-FoSSett voice is heard on more in Southern California on moving effortlessly be- from everything.” “I haven’t performed at Staff Writer than 200 albums behindMarch 23, for two shows -tween genres, Russell ad- But moving from the this venue before, so I’m artists such as Madonna, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. - at the mitted it’s really no big background to the front - re looking forward to having Catherine Russell is a David Bowie, Steely Dan Segerstrom Center for the mystery. “I like anything quired some adjustments, a good time,” she said. music lover’s dream vocal- and Cyndi Lauper. But the Arts, 600 Town Center I like, so it doesn’t really she noted. Although she “I think this show will ist. Whether it’s pop, rock, accolades increased one- Drive in Costa Mesa. As in matter what the genre is. had led songs while sing- attract young people who jazz or soul, Russell sings hundred-fold when she the past, packed audiences If I like the sound of it and ing with various bands, like old material and older them all with her unique went solo in 2006 andare since expected to hear her I think it’s good and the brand of creative versatil- then, crowds have consis- repertoire featuring songs songs are well written, it’s ity. tently filled venues for herfrom the 1920s to the -presa joy to study them and the Popular for years as concerts. ent. different vocabulary and a background singer, her Russell will perform Describing her gift of the types of music,” she said. As the offspring of mu- sic royalty, her reasoning makes perfect sense. Her father, the late Luis Rus- sell, was a legendary pia- nist/composer/bandleader, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother, Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist/ guitarist/bassist who per- formed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver. In light of her roots, she was exposed to all types of music from a very young age. “I started singing pro- fessionally when I was

about nine. My mother got SCFTA PHOTO me involved in doing chil- Catherine Russell dren’s educational record- ings. I didn’t plan that. She Russell had not been a people who remember the was working with the same headliner before. material. Sometimes par- choral contractors that “The issue for me was ents bring their kids and a hired children to do these carrying the show – having lot of families come out to jobs, so I was recommend- my name on the ticket and hear us, so that’s encourag- ed for it and that’s how it getting comfortable with ing!” started,” recalled Russell. what I wanted to say or not Single tickets start After graduating with say, transitions between at $69 and discounts are honors from the Ameri- tunes and things like that. available for groups of 10 can Academy of Dramatic That was really the learn- or more. Tickets are avail- Arts, she toured the world, ing curve,” said Russell. able at the box office or singing backup for a range Clearly, she learned by calling (714) 556-2787 of musically diverse artists well because her albumsand online at SCFTA.org. including Donald Fagen, have enjoyed rave reviews Carrie Smith, Paul Simon, including a 2017 Grammy Jackson Browne, Michael nomination for Best Jazz Feinstein, Levon Helm and Vocal Album for her sixth Rosanne Cash. Those ex- compilation, “Harlem On periences resulted in her My Mind.” In March 2019, learning from top perform- Russell released her sev- ers as well as perfecting enth project, “Alone To- her versatility. gether,” which will likely “I’ve had many men- continue her winning tors – my mother and all streak. of the people that I’ve Not one to rest on her backed up over the years,laurels, Russell is already from Donald Fagan to Da- gathering material for vid Bowie to Cyndi Lauper her next release as well to Jackson Browne,” said as preparing to perform a Russell, who won a Gram- Cole Porter program with my in 2012 for her cover the Philly Pops Orches- of the 1920s song, “Cra- tra. Next month, she will zy Blues,” from HBO’s appear with the John Piz- “Boardwalk Empire.” zarelli Trio in “Billie and “I’ve been fortunate to Blue Eyes,” a show com- work with a lot of iconic prised of Frank Sinatra and musicians and I learned Billie Holiday tunes. from everybody. I grew But first, Russell must up going to hear opera complete her debut at stars as well as jazz icons Segerstrom Center for the and all types of people and Arts and it’s a performance all kinds of music, plays she is anticipating with and musicals and I learned pleasure. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET D-3 D-4 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019