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VOL. LXXXVII NO. 29, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years, the Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself.” THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013

In an exclusive conversation with the Los Angeles Sentinel, Metro’s CEO talks equity, inclusion, safety and completion of the Crenshaw Line as the priorities on her long and aggressive To-Do List By Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. Executive Editor

If you grew up in Los An- geles in the 70’s and early 80’s, you probably had the benefit of riding on a Rapid Transit District bus, better known as the RTD. You also grew up in an era when it was strongly believed that Los Angeles, for vari- ous reasons, could never become a public commuter city like New York. But that was then and this is now. Los Angeles is now one of the leading public transportation cities in the country and over 600,000 people ride and depend on the Metro system every day. Today, Los Angeles trans- portation advances through the vision and dreams of iconic mayor, Tom Brad- ley, who believed and first guided Los Angeles into reimagining the future of L.A. public transportation. Metro CEO Stephanie

Wiggins is not new to Met- Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins COURTESY PHOTO ro; for the past three years she has served as CEO of gins also has experience San Bernardino Associated All are peer agencies to is uniquely qualified for the CEO has had 365 degrees Metrolink and worked for from working for the Riv- Governments, which over- Metro. job. By working at various view of the agency and over 10 years as Deputy erside County Transporta- sees transportation planning Wiggins says she is ready departments and peer agen- believes those experi- CEO for Metro. Wig- tion Commission and the for San Bernardino County. to lead Metro because she cies for Metro, the Metro {See METRO A-11}

State budget designates one-time amount to fund four-year medical degree program at CDU By Betti Halsell Contributing Writer By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Staff Writer Berry Gordy found- ed the sound that de- A historic moment oc- fined a generation, fos- curred in the life of Charles tered legendary music Drew University of Medi- careers, and constructed cine and Science with the a timeless genre that institution’s receipt of $50 continues to influ- million to fund its own ence musicians today. four-year medical degree Through Gordy’s talent, program. the world found com- The allocation came mon ground during a courtesy of the California peak of racial division. legislature, which ear- He has spent a life- marked the huge amount time designing art that’s for the school in the state’s deeply rooted in Black 2021-2022 budget and culture, showcasing the

Governor Gavin Newsom Dr. David M. Carlisle COURTESY PHOTO best of humanity. As a Berry Gordy COURTESY PHOTO signed off on the appor- multi-faceted renais- tionment. pursuing a healthcare degree gram with UCLA David sance man, Gordy has to American entertainment. has lived multiple lives: as a As a result, CDU will to complement the existing Geffen School of Medi- been added to the list of The Kennedy Center has boxer, songwriter, producer, have 60 additional spots for 28 slots that the university cine. In addition to further titans that contributed tapped Gordy as an honoree. director, and entrepreneur. Black and Latinx students offers through its joint pro- {See CDU A-8} a branch of evolution As a Detroit native, Gordy {See MOTOWN A-8}

By Betti Halsell shared a life changing ex- fill a divine purpose; to dis- Contributing Writer perience; at 9 a.m. their enchant the illusion of safety daughter, Fari-Love Jones and trust law enforcement On June 27, L.A. Sen- was born. The ethereal at- hides behind and reveal the tinel’s Contributing Sports mosphere that surrounded truth of overly aggressive Reporter, Khari Jones and their first day as a new tribe behavior that is now associ- his fiancé, Kayla Love, was polluted by the social ated with the memories of imbalance many Black fam- their daughter’s first days on ily units are facing today. earth. As first-time parents, Jones went to Indiana Jones and Love thoroughly State University and re- prepared for their baby’s ar- ceived a bachelor’s degree in rival. However, their judge- Recreation Sports Manage- ment was disregarded, and ment with Nonprofit Lead- their personal space was in- ership Alliance. He moved vaded. to Los Angeles and has rep-

What was labeled a resented L.A. Sentinel me- Parents, Khari Jones and Kayla Love with their baby, Fari-Love COURTESY PHOTO “health and wellness check,” dia at numerous events as a turned into terrifying reflec- sports-journalist, interview- Love is a biochemistry She also has her own skin When the young cou- tion of the current abuse of ing college and pro athletes. researcher, currently pursu- care line called KoKo Love ple discovered they were power by the LAPD. Jones Additionally, he runs his ing her doctorate at Univer- Care, made of natural well- pregnant, they began says he is using this personal own business entitled Moti- sity of Southern California ness products that she man- studying the best prac- www.lasentinel.net narrative as a moment to ful- vated Purpose Network. (USC) in the same field. ages while going to school. {See LAPD A-10} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 Rep. Waters Joined Congressional Delegation in San Diego for Christening of USNS John Lewis SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE pleased to join Speaker almost beaten to death." transfer fuel to the Navy’s ren (T-AO 207), USNS (T-AO 209), and USNS Pelosi for this Congres- “As we continue John carrier strike groups oper- Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO Sojourner Truth (T-AO On Saturday, July 17, sional delegation to honor Lewis’ fight against voter ating at sea. The remaining 208), USNS Lucy Stone 210). Congresswoman Maxine our beloved friend and suppression legislation one oilers in the John Lewis Waters (D-CA), Chair- guiding light,” said Con- year after his passing, the class will be named after woman of the House Com- gresswoman Maxine way in which he lived his prominent civil rights lead- mittee on Financial Servic- Waters. “John Lewis was life and advocated for an ers: USNS Harvey Milk (T- es joined a Congressional more than a fighter. He was inclusive and fair democra- AO 206), USNS Earl War-

COURTESY PHOTO Congressional delegates gather to honor John Lewis and celebrate the USNS John Lewis, the first ship in the T-AO Fleet Oiler Program.

COURTESY PHOTO Members of the Congressional delegation including Chairwoman Maxine Waters, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Repre- COURTESY PHOTO sentatives Joyce Beatty, Nikema Williams, and Sara Jacobs converse ahead of the christening of USNS John Lewis. Congresswoman Maxine Waters with other delegates. delegation to San Diego to a giant who looked injus- cy continues to be a source participate in the Christen- tice in the eye, rolled up his of inspiration during these ing Ceremony for the sleeves, and got to work. trying times,” continued USNS John Lewis, the first He was an incredible and Congresswoman Maxine ship in the T-AO Fleet Oiler fearless leader of the Civil Waters. “I hope that with Program. House Speaker Rights Movement and the christening of the Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) lead worked tirelessly to make USNS John Lewis, Ameri- the Congressional delega- sure that the United States cans from every walk of tion. The program was ded- lived up to its promise of life will join us in honoring icated in honor of the late equality and justice for his legacy and commit to Congressman John Lewis every person. I was very doing everything in their of Georgia. The ceremony proud and honored to walk power to protect the right took place one year after across the Edmund Pettus to vote for all Americans.” the Congressman’s passing. Bridge in Selma, Alabama The USNS John Lewis “John Lewis’ legacy every year in recognition of is the lead ship of the John COURTESY PHOTO and impact on this world is the struggle that took place Lewis class T-AO oilers, "I am so pleased to join Speaker Pelosi for this Congressional delegation to honor our undeniable and I am so where John Lewis was which are designed to beloved friend and guiding light,” said Congresswoman Maxine Waters.

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We have new Racial Equity Action Initiatives focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

“I am confi dent these Racial Equity Action Initiatives will change the culture of LADWP and improve conditions in many of the communities we serve.”

Cynthia McClain-Hill, Board President

“These Initiatives demonstrate our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at LADWP.”

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Initiatives:

• Racial Equity Action Plan • Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Workforce development expansion to create good paying jobs • LA100 Equity Strategy to expand to 100% renewable energy

www.LADWP.com/board A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 PVJOBS AMONG 56 NONPROFITS RECOGNIZED BY L.A. SUPER BOWL HOST COMMITTEE AS ‘UNSUNG HEROES’ IN LEAD UP TO SUPER BOWL LVI Super Bowl LVI “Champions Live Here” program to showcase local nonprofits focused on uplifting communities across the region

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE gangs, drugs and poverty.” $50,000, making an even the entire 4,753 square Watts, and Compton. for all of us.” The Super Bowl LVI bigger impact in their com- miles of Los Angeles “We are honored to part- “Each season, the NFL In its journey to Super Legacy Program is a part- munities. The additional County. The public nomina- ner with the NFL Founda- Foundation looks to leave a Bowl LVI, the Los Angeles lasting legacy in our Super Super Bowl Host Committee Bowl host city through the has selected PVJOBS as part Super Bowl Legacy Grant of the official Super Bowl program,” said Alexia Gal- LVI Legacy Program – lagher, NFL vice president Champions Live Here. of Philanthropy and execu- PVJOBS is among a total of tive director of NFL Foun- 56 local “Champion” organ- dation. “This season being izations that were designated no exception, we’re proud to for the Super Bowl LVI partner with the LosAngeles Legacy Program. These Super Bowl Host Commit- “Champion” organizations tee to identify 56 deserving will receive grants and mar- nonprofits and provide them keting recognition to support with funding, knowing that their work that represent their great work and impact diverse focus areas, includ- will be felt in the Los Ange- ing youth engagement, les community long after workforce development and Super Bowl LVI is played.” social justice across the Los “Major events like the Angeles region. Super Bowl leave a lasting The recipients were rec- legacy on our communities ognized last month at a spir- Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program participants join together at SoFi Stadium last month during a press conference through philanthropic pro- ited celebration at SoFi Sta- announcing the 56 local “Champion” organizations selected. grams that are focused on dium, which marked the giving back to the host city. first live media event as part nership between the Los grant award will be tion process asked Ange- tion and the Los Angeles We are proud to select these of Super Bowl LVI and fea- Angeles Super Bowl Host announced later this year. lenos to nominate local Sports & Entertainment 56 organizations that are tured special remarks by Committee and the LA84 “Hosting the Super “unsung hero” organizations Commission as we promote doing tremendous work in Host Committee Chairman Foundation, the Play Equity Bowl extends beyond game – the change makers, inspi- a vision of connecting signa- the community as part of the Casey Wasserman, Los Fund and the National Foot- day – it’s an opportunity to rational leaders and those ture events to create an Super Bowl LVI Legacy Angeles Rams Head Coach ball League (NFL) Founda- boost the people who make who embody the diversity of impactful legacy on our Program,” said Kathryn Sean McVay and Quarter- tion, and was launched to up the fabric of Los Ange- our region. The 56 Champi- region, “said Renata Simril, Schloessman, Los Angeles back Matthew Stafford. use the spotlight of Super les. Each of the 56 Champi- on organizations cover a president & CEO of the Sports & Entertainment “We are so proud to be Bowl LVI to showcase the on organizations are making broad spectrum of needs LA84 Foundation, and pres- Commission president & recognized for the work achievements of local com- a transformative impact in with nearly 50% of the ident of the Play Equity CEO. “Thanks to our Cham- PVJOBS has done in con- munity organizations that communities across all 88 selected organizations work- Fund. “The Super Bowl LVI pionLA donors, the NFL necting at-risk youth and often go unrecognized. The cities within Los Angeles ing specifically with young Legacy Program is our Foundation, the LA84 Foun- adults with new careers in Legacy Program will award County each and every day people and on youth devel- opportunity to say thank you dation and the Play Equity the construction industry,” each of the selected “Cham- and we are proud to recog- opment, and more than 25% as we shine a bright light on Fund, we were able to iden- said Mary Taylor, executive pion” organizations with a nize their positive impact working on health, mental the spirit of hope, opportuni- tify the organizations that director of PVJOBS. “Our $10,000 grant, a profession- and achievements as part of health and overall wellness. ty and access that these 56 will most benefit from this participants literally helped ally produced vignette-style the celebration leading up to Some of the 56 are focused organizations are bringing to grant award and the expo- build SoFi Stadium while video spotlighting their Super Bowl LVI,” said on specific neighborhoods the people and the commu- sure from Super Bowl LVI, rebuilding their own lives, organization, and public Casey Wasserman, Chair- and communities within the nities they serve. We’re to further their missions.” and we are incredibly thank- recognition of their work in man, Los Angeles Super region, including but not hopeful that the spotlight we To learn more about the ful for partnerships like this the lead-up to the Super Bowl Host Committee. limited to: South Los Ange- are providing these unsung Super Bowl LVI Legacy that will enable us to ampli- Bowl. Additionally, six of The Super Bowl LVI les, Boyle Heights, Cren- heroes will inspire every Program and for all updates fy our message and help these 56 organizations will Legacy Program set out to shaw, Marina Del Rey, Hol- resident to find ways to get related to Los Angeles host- even more people in Los be selected to each receive a identify 56 “Champions” lywood, Inglewood, Long involved in making Los ing Super Bowl LVI, please Angeles break the cycle of total grant award of from communities across Beach, Burbank, Venice, Angeles a world-class city visit LASuperBowlHC.com THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 Mitchell Joins LA-Tech to Connect South L.A. Youth with Industry Careers BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT Mitchell said. nies, who will interview the stand how to prepare for relationships, which often stand what the opportuni- Staff Writer “It’s about making sure candidates. The company the job,” explained Miller. leads to the next job. So we ties are available, how to our youth even understand will also assist high school During the internship, want to encourage that kind manage their time, how to L.A. County Supervisor what these jobs are. [I manage their relationships Holly Mitchell announced want] to make sure that the and be more effective,” a new initiative to connect students in the areas I rep- Miller said. 100 South L.A. youth to resent are prepared and Applications will be careers in the tech industry. exposed through the intern- accepted at LA-Tech.org At a press conference ships and that they’re ready until September 14. The on July 14, Mitchell and and I know they will be,” selected participants will executives from LA- she added. receive 120 hours of paid Tech.org and mobile app According to Adam work experience in areas HopSkipDrive unveiled a Miller, co-chair of the non- such as business develop- paid internship program to profit LA-Tech.org and ment, design, IT, and soft- prepare young people for founder of Cornerstone ware development. Stu- jobs in the burgeoning OnDemand, the South LA dents also must commit at field. program is part of the 1,000 least 20 hours per week, Officially called the Intern Initiative formed by have access to a device and CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL South LA Intern Initiative, LA-Tech and companies From left are L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, South L.A. students Kristen Mae Her- Wi-Fi and provide proof of Mitchell said the enterprise like HopSkipDrive, which nandez and Francisco Rubio, HopSkipDrive CEO Joanna McFarland, LA-Tech.org Co-Chair residence. After applying, is part of a wider mission to is a student transportation Adam Miller and a staffer from LA-Tech.org. candidates will be asked to create talent pipelines that service, to provide opportu- complete a pre-recorded help expose low-income nities to youth in economi- juniors and seniors in students will be introduced of networking and supple- interview. groups who have been his- cally disadvantaged Black securing a work permit. to the array of jobs in the ment it with additional “If you run into any torically disconnected from and Brown communities. “We supplement the technology field as well as training,” he noted. snags, call my office at the tech sector to opportu- To participate, young program to help people get learn technical skills. Also, “Also, we’ll have (213) 974-2222 and we’ll nities within L.A.’s tech people between the ages of ready for their interview, the program offers counsel- speakers and executives have staff to walk you industry. 16-to-24-years-old can internship and to work. We ing, networking sessions from the top companies through [the application “First and foremost, we submit an application at give training in soft skills and guest speakers. [coming in] who will talk process] and connect the are building the pipeline LA-Tech.org. LA-Tech like how do you dress at “People in the tech about what’s a job like in dots,” Mitchell said. for young people of color, staff will conduct the initial work, how do you act at community often network sales or marketing, what it For the application and who have the capacity, but screenings and forward the work, do you text or call. because one set of relation- means to be a lead develop- information, visit LA- just need the opportunity,” applications to tech compa- So we help people under- ships lead to the next set of er and help people under- Tech.org. County Gets $9.9 Million to Help Neighbors Affected by LAX Noise CITY NEWS SERVICE federal grant funds to help The authority’s execu- homeowners in the Lennox, tive director, Emilio Salas, The Los Angeles County Del Aire, and Athens com- said it strives to partner Development Authority munity mitigate noise pollu- with elected officials to announced it has been tion in their homes.” work together to improve awarded a $9.9 million grant “LAX is the world's the quality of life for resi- that will go toward sound third-busiest airport, a dents in unincorporated insulation improvements for plane lands once every areas of the county. residents affected by noise minute. As we celebrate “Wherever possible, it from nearby Los Angeles our region's immense draw, is our goal to bring such International Airport. we must also take into much-needed resources at The owners of more account that for our com- no cost to residents,” Salas than 200 residences, includ- munities near the airport, said. ing single and multi- family plane traffic is a quality- The residential sound dwellings in the unincorpo- of-life issue. The residen- insulation program, which rated areas of Athens, Del tial sound insulation pro- has been operating since Aire and Lennox are expect- gram directly helps address 1992, has received a total ed to receive assistance this issue by providing our of $178 million from the AP PHOTO/REED SAXON including sound-rated win- Cars are backed up over a mile at Terminal 3 at LAX. communities with grants to FAA and the Los Angeles dows, doors, air condition- upgrade windows, doors, World Airport to provide ing systems and necessary residence as a result of the cials said. said in a statement she was air conditioning and venti- sound insulation, with electric system upgrades at a grant from the Federal Avia- Los Angeles County pleased that the county lation systems,” Mitchell more than 4,300 dwellings value averaging $40,000 per tion Administration, offi- Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell would “once again receive added. assisted, officials said.

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To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit VaccinateALL58.com or call (833) 422-4255. A-6 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 Make Your Voice Heard - Redistricting Will Determine the Future of Black Political Representation SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE called redistricting, is tak- Congress from California munities are grouped needs your help in identify- redistricting process. Our ing place throughout our are Black, as well as one together into a district for ing where the Black com- voices must be heard Black communities communities right now, member of the Board of purposes of elections, and munities are located throughout the process to through the Los Angeles including the statewide Equalization. Two of the the Black community throughout the region, and protect Black communities region, from Pasadena and proceedings of the 2020 members of Congress needs to get engaged now what the community’s from being split up and Pomona to Long Beach and California Citizens Redis- ensure we have the oppor- Los Angeles, have endured tricting Commission tunity to select candidates a lot over the last 18 (wedrawthelinesca.org). In of our choice from our months. The COVID-19 less than six months, this communities in the future. pandemic, the murder of Commission will decide Submitting your comments George Floyd, the follow the boundaries and the for state legislative, con- up of regional and nation- opportunities for Black gressional, and Board of wide protests and the political representation for Equalization districts can reimagining of policing, the next ten years through- be done in writing via and now the importance of out the State of California email (voters- vaccinating our entire com- for the State Assembly, the [email protected]), by munity are just a few. State Senate, Congress, and submitting a map and com- The latest battle is heat- the Board of Equalization. ments to the State Commis- ing up, and it’s called redis- The importance of sion (drawmycacommuni- tricting. ensuring Black political ty.org), or providing verbal Every ten years, hun- representation in our State testimony at one of the dreds of jurisdictions has never been more appar- upcoming meetings for the throughout the State of ent. In Los Angeles Coun- Los Angeles region. California – cities, coun- ty, currently seven of the https://www.wedrawthe ties, school districts, spe- 120 members of the State linesca.org/meetings cial districts, the state legis- Legislature are Black and Upcoming Meetings for lature, and Congress – are from Los Angeles County the Los Angeles region required to use the latest (5 Assembly Members and come from Los Angeles to ensure our communities boundaries are. Collecting Fri July 30, 2021 – 4- Census data to redraw 2 State Senators). That’s 70 County as well, while the are grouped together as information on Communi- 8pm political boundaries (dis- percent of the current other seats are held in they have been historically ties of Interest, the term Thurs August 12, 2021 tricts) so that each district members of the California Northern California. Redis- over the last several used to describe communi- – 1-7pm is substantially equal in Legislative Black Caucus. tricting determines which decades. ties, is one of the most Wed September 8, 2021 population. This process, Only three members of neighborhoods and com- The State of California important parts of the – 1-7pm Delta Variant Infection Rates Bring Back Mask Requirements As the Delta variant continues to gain ground, masks are now required indoors regardless of vaccination status. BY BRIAN W. CARTER unknown has caused a restaurants, gyms, theaters, 1,203,188 cases, Long now is the time to get your County and to sign up for a Contributing Writer rapid spread of COVID-19 family entertainment cen- Beach with 54,395 cases vaccine. We need to bring vaccination newsletter, that is resulting in a signif- ters, meetings, and state and and Pasadena with 11,507 down transmission rates so visit: www.VaccinateLA- The Los Angeles Coun- icant increase in cases and local government offices cases. that when schools open County.com ty Department of Public hospitalizations.” serving the public. Public According to race and next month, there is much For more information Health (Public Health) is She continued, “By Health inspectors continue ethnicity, COVID-19 statis- less risk.” and statistics on COVID- requiring a mask to be wearing masks indoors at to visit sites regularly to tics show: American Indi- For more detailed infor- 19 in Los Angeles County, worn indoors, regardless of public places and work- ensure compliance with an/Alaska Native with mation on COVID-19 vac- please visit http://pub- 2,045; Asian with 57,660; cination plans in L.A. lichealth.lacounty.gov/ Black with 50,172; Hispan- ic/Latino with 640,229; Always check with trusted sources for the latest Native Hawaiian/Pacific accurate information about novel coronavirus: Islander with 4,330; White *Los Angeles County Department of Public Health with 135,034; those of http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/ other race and ethnicity *California Department of Public Health with 101,709 and 212,009 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ under investigation. Immunization/ncov2019.aspx “Please do you part and *Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperate,” said Ferrar. “If https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- you are not yet vaccinated, ncov/index.html Spanish https://www.cdc.gov/coron- please know that we need avirus/2019-ncov/index-sp.html you to take extra precau- *World Health Organization tions. Since vaccines https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus remain the most powerful *LA County residents can also call 2-1-1 tool for reducing spread,

GETTY IMAGES As Delta variant infection rates rise, so do the calls for masking and vaccinations. One-Fifth of Officers Slow to Turn on vaccination status, for L.A. sites, we can get back to Cal/OSHA standards and Body Cameras in Use-of-Force Incidents County. As Delta variant slowing the spread of the the Health Officer Order, CITY NEWS SERVICE The Office of the Inspec- ed, the camera also captures infection rates rise, so do virus. Many businesses and and also respond to com- tor General recommended two minutes prior to activa- the calls for masking and worksites are doing their plaints of non-compliance. Officials told the Los that the police department tion. However, 24% of the vaccinations. Public Health part by posting signs and As of Monday, July 19, Angeles Police Commission boost compliance by main- recordings reviewed by the is making sure worksites asking employees and cus- Public Health reported two that while 96.3% of officers taining “a rigorous program Inspector General had less and businesses are staying tomers to mask up while new deaths but stated 1,233 involved in use of force inci- of accountability measures,” than a two-minute buffer in compliance with their indoors.” new cases of COVID-19. dents during a one-year peri- such as conducting random period. Fifty of the 51 cases regulations. Public Health reports There were 528 patients od activated their body- inspections and taking reme- “L.A. County continues there are almost 4 million hospitalized with COVID- worn cameras, nearly 20% dial action when someone to see alarming trends of people in L.A. County who 19 with 16% of nearly of them did so late and acts out of policy. The increased community have not been or are not eli- 7,182,000 individuals test- inconsistent with depart- department implemented a spread,” said Barbara Fer- gible to be vaccinated, ing positive with symptoms. ment policy. program of periodic inspec- rer, PhD, MPH, MEd, which includes 1.3 million Public Health identified The Office of the Inspec- tions in August 2020, Director of Public Health. children under 12 years of 1,269,090 positive cases of tor General report analyzed according to Django Sibley, “The spread of the more age. Masking for everyone COVID-19 across all areas 53 incidents involving 262 assistant inspector general at infectious Delta variant while indoors went in to of L.A. County and a total Los Angeles Police Depart- the LAPD. through intermingling of effect on Saturday at 11:59 of 24,585 deaths. Cases ment officers between June The report also urged the involving a reduced buffer unmasked individuals p.m. in all indoor public across the Southland: Los 2019 and July 2020. The department to evaluate the video involved officers who where vaccination status is places: offices, retail, Angeles County shows department defines categori- effectiveness of the notices initially had their cameras cal uses of force as incidents given to officers as powered off, according to of deadly force by an officer, reminders about the body- the report. Essential Housing Program and the incidents reviewed worn camera and digital-in “Since 2018, keeping by the office of Inspector car video policies. that device powered on Brio Apartment Homes General Mark Smith includ- Police Chief Michel when in the field or when (546 W. Colorado Street, Glendale, CA 91204) ed 33 shootings by officers, Moore told commissioners working in the station and Next on Lex nine unintentional firearm that he welcomed the report likely to become involved in (275 W. Lexington Drive, Glendale, CA 91203) discharges, six uses of force and recommendations. contact with the public has that hospitalized someone, “This, as you know, has been a requirement,” Sibley two head strikes with an been a matter over the last told police commissioners. impact weapon, one in-cus- two years and as we've seen Officers were issued Open enrollment for the pre-application period tody death, one carotid failures in instances where three notices in 2020 restraint control hold and there has been a lack of reminding them to keep between July 26 – August 16, 2021. another use of deadly force. compliance, we have insti- their body-worn cameras Submit the pre-application form at According to the report, tuted added notices, educa- powered on while in the 96.3% of officers either acti- tion, reminders, and also field. Beginning in June https://ufbahc.com/nextlexbrio vated their body- worn cam- increased the level of pro- 2020, the department began eras or were ``justified in not gressive discipline and a program to review officers' or complete it over the phone doing so.'' However, 19.5% accountability for those mat- performance during previ- (714) 332-1000 x1003. of those officers were ters,” Moore said. ous incidents when they are delayed in activating their The department's policy found to have acted out of Lottery to follow pre-application period. cameras in a matter incon- requires all officers to acti- policy during a categorical sistent with the LAPD's pol- vate their body- worn cam- use of force review, Sibley For more information, icy. Seven of the 53 eras before initiating any said. visit https://ufbahc.com/nextlexbrio reviewed incidents were not investigation or enforcement If a pattern of deviation captured on video because activity involving a civilian, from policy is found, the officers did not activate their such as traffic and pedestri- department will “take reme- cameras. Additionally, an stops and calls for serv- dial action as it deems 13.9% of officers who were ice. appropriate when they iden- supposed to activate their Body-worn cameras are tify shortcomings as a result digital-in car video cameras constantly rolling when of those inspections,'' failed to do so. powered on, so once activat- according to Sibley. THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Reparations Task Force Agrees it Needs the Ideas, Input of Black Californians

BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY compensate African Ameri- impacted. They need to be “This plan, for a lack of Jones-Sawyer (D-Los munity engagement. California Black Media cans for past and ongoing at the table.” a better word, is in align- Angeles); San Diego Coun- “What will we do race-based injustices. Through news cover- ment with the blueprint we cilmember Monica Mont- around this state without On July 9, California’s Regions in the southern, age, Grills also suggested just saw (presented by gomery Steppe; Dr. Jovan our giving due diligence to Task Force to Study and northern, and central part of the National Association of Grills),” Holder clarified. Scott Lewis, chair of the announce to everybody, that Develop Reparation Pro- the state (where many Black Black Journalists could play “Grills focuses a little bit Department of Geography you can present a plan, posals for African Ameri- farmers reside) should be a role in keeping the ongo- more on the details of how at the University of Califor- too?” Brown asked. cans held its second meet- “Whether it’s northern, cen- ing in a series of 10. tral California, whatever. During the Zoom con- We talk about transparency, ference, the group’s nine but if we are going to be members shared differing about it, then we should be views on how to best get about it.” Black Californians The task force voted 8-0 involved in their delibera- to consider both Holder’s tions. and Grills’ community But they all agreed on engagement plans. Brown one key point: having voic- opposed the motion and es and ideas of African abstained, withholding his Americans across the state vote. influence their conversa- Bradford said he tions would be the best favored a “blending” of the approach to successfully two proposals. Both Grills accomplish their work. and Bradford suggested “A lot of things that’s that the Ralph J. Bunche important is we as a task Center for African Ameri- force not let ourselves oper- can Studies at UCLA and ate in a vacuum,” said Dr. the Mervyn Dymally Cheryl Grills, a member of African American Political the task force and professor and Economic Institute at at Loyola Marymount Uni- California State University versity in Los Angeles. Dominguez Hills could “Not to assume that the assist in facilitating the public comments that hap- SHUTTERSTOCK statewide listening ses- pen at the end of our meet- sions, possibly through the ings are adequate to repre- involved in the process, said ing discourse about repara- we can implement the com- nia Berkeley; and Attorney California Department of sent the community voice.” Grills. The “listening ses- tions “in the forefront and munity engagement plan. Don Tamaki, Esq. is an Justice. Both academic Grills delivered a pres- sions would go beyond” minds” of the Black com- This outline I put together is attorney best known for his research institutes are locat- entation titled “A Commu- formal task force meetings munity. a little bit broader and more role in the Supreme Court ed in Southern California. nity Engagement Strategy and would not infringe upon Lisa Holder, Esq. a of a concept.” case of Korematsu v. the Steppe expressed confi- for Taskforce Considera- scheduled discussions, nationally recognized trial The meeting’s other United States. Tamaki over- dence in her colleagues and tion.” In it, she put forth a Grills added. attorney and task force seven participants were task turned the conviction of the process. plan to get Black Californi- The intent, she said, member, emphasized that force chair Kamilah V. Fred Korematsu who “The (Black) communi- ans involved. would be to involve Black the proposal she prepared Moore, a Los Angeles- refused to be taken into cus- ty is going to play a huge Grills suggested the Californians from varying was not “in conflict” with based attorney, reparations tody during the imprison- role in getting whatever we task force hosts “listening backgrounds. Grills’ outreach plan and scholar and activist; vice- ment of Japanese Ameri- present across the finish sessions” across the state “Black folks exist in an that her proposal offered a chair Dr. Amos Brown, a cans in World War II. line,” she promised. since it only has limited ecosystem and the system framework within which the civil rights leader and After hearing Grills’ The task force also time to assess California’s includes a diverse, cultural task force can draw up its respected Bay Area pastor presentation, Brown raised agreed to move public com- role in slavery and Jim base of people, social class, strategy to move forward. whose journey to leadership concerns about transparen- ments during the meeting Crow discrimination -- and education levels, etc.,” said Holder told fellow task started under the tutelage of cy. from the end to the begin- follow that work up with Grills. “So how do we make force members that she and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in He also said that other ning of the sessions. Public developing resolutions to sure that those people are Grills are on the same page. the 1960s; Sen. Steven groups around the state comments will also expand Bradford (D-Gardena); should have an opportunity from two minutes to three, Advocates Say State’s Assemblymember Reginald to present a plan for com- Moore announced. $10 Million Fund for Ethnic Media is ‘Great Start’ BY SUNITA SOHRABJI media outlets who have agencies to include the full Special to California Black audiences of monolingual spectrum of ethnic media -- Media and underserved communi- including hyper-local out- ties, according to the gov- lets traditionally excluded In recognition of a mass ernor’s office. in media buys by advertis- communication sector that Advocates who have ing agencies -- in their pub- has been struggling from been fighting in the trench- lic awareness campaigns to dwindling advertising dol- es for decades to include our underserved communi- lars and intense competi- minority-owned media in ties,” she added. tion from well-funded state outreach programs Regina Wilson, execu- media conglomerates and a say the funding is historic tive director of California field of small niche pub- because it earmarks funds Black Media (CBM), lishers since the inception specifically aimed at applauded the appropria- of the internet, Gov. Gavin expanding communications tion, too, she also thanked Newsom and the state Leg- with ethnic and racial pop- ethnic press for always islature appropriated $10 ulations through ethnic- finding a way to crank out million in new funding for owned media with an eye valuable and high-quality journalism even though many of them are under- resourced. “This is an exciting news,” she said. Wilson said the murder of Minnesota resident George Floyd by a White police officer, Derek Chau- vin, who has been sen- tenced to 22 and a half years in prison, alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, has served as an inflection SHUTTERSTOCK point for communities of color. “It has made us look ethnic media in the state to creating more racial at our humanity. We are budget for 2021-22. equity in the state. They neighbors who must stand The funding was say these outlets play a crit- up for one another.” approved as part of the ical role in preserving the Wilson said the funding Asian Pacific Islander country’s democratic sys- is a good start, but more Equity Budget created to tem by holding institutions, work needs to be done and respond to the surge in hate public and private, is concerned that the two crimes against Asian Amer- accountable and informing longest serving ethnic ican and Pacific Islanders. the public. media advocacy groups in It will be used to improve “It recognizes the indis- the state, EMS and CBM, outreach to Asian and pensable role ethnic media were not included in the Pacific Islanders as well as play to inform, educate and discussions that led to the other underserved Califor- engage our communities allocation. nia communities, including about critical issues that Close and Wilson say African Americans and impact their lives,” said CBM and EMS will be Latinos. Sandy Close, director of convening a briefing with The money will be Ethnic Media Services government and ethnic channeled through state (EMS). media leaders to make sure agencies working with “It also provides a tem- the funds truly benefit the Asian, African Americans, plate that can later be full spectrum of minority- Latino and other ethnic scaled for requiring state owned media in the state. THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-8

{continued from Pg. A-1} crease the number of Black founding in 1966, the uni- medical graduates practic- versity has graduated in diversifying the profession, ing in the State of Califor- excess of 600 physicians, the new medical program nia by almost 30% and the 1,270 physician assistants transforms the vision of the number of Latinx graduates and 1,700 other health pro- CDU’s founders and the by nearly 20%,” Carlisle fessionals. Also, more than community into a reality. noted. 1,400 professionals have “This has been a dream “This will not only en- earned degrees at CDU’s of the people in South Los hance our attractiveness Mervyn M. Dymally Angeles, probably going and reputation as a health School of Nursing since it back in the early 1950s with professions university, but opened in 2010. the Charles R. Drew Medi- it will also help us address The president’s passion cal Society advocating for our mission in a very direct for providing medical pro- a medical school in South way by providing us the CDU’s 2019 graduates prepare to receive their diplomas. COURTESY PHOTO fessionals and resources to L.A., ,” said Dr. David M. additional resources and disadvantaged populations Carlisle, CDU president. infrastructure necessary to students in the university’s dence as well as a testament and our demonstrated pro- is only matched by his deep “Since our founding by train the health profession- three schools and colleges. to our legacy of training duction in terms of getting humility in serving as the leaders in the community als who will address the As expected, CDU Black and Brown providers people into underserved, chief executive for CDU. like Lillian Mobley, Nolan medical needs of the com- staff expressed excitement for Los Angeles communi- under-resourced communi- “It’s just an honor for Carter, Johnnie Tillman, munities where they live about the independent four- ties that are most under-re- ties to provide health care.” me to be in this role and and others, there has been a and work.” year program and credited sourced,” she shared. A report by the Califor- I want to do everything I desire for this area to have The new medical degree the school’s long-standing Carlisle described the nia Wellness Foundation, can to make the university a four-year medical degree program will begin in Fall commitment to social jus- allocation as “an optimal which validates Carlisle’s stronger, bigger and better,” program,” added Angela 2023. To house the program, tice and health equity for alignment of all the various comment, estimated that insisted Carlisle, “so that Minniefield, CDU senior a new 100,000-square-feet underserved populations. elements that occurred at one-third of all minor- we can be more effective vice president of Advance- building will be constructed “The university has a this juncture.” One contrib- ity physicians practicing in addressing the healthcare ment and Operations. in 2022. The facility will legacy of training very di- uting factor was the report verse health professionals. by the California Future Over our 55-year history, Health Workforce Commis- we have been placing pro- sion of 2019, of which he viders where they need to was a member, that called be and making sure that the for CDU to “start planning complexion of the provider for our own four-year medi- matches the complexion cal education program, he and culture of the commu- said. nity where they’re going to Another reason for the be,” said Minniefield. funding, Carlisle believed, “We made a case to the “is that all of the commis- state legislature for invest- sioners and many of the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is ment in the university and state policy makers recog- located in the Willowbrook-Watts area of L.A. COURTESY PHOTO the increased capacity of nized the university’s his- our university to launch a toric contributions to the Medical students learn to reassemble bones at CDU. “We are deeply appre- contain classrooms, vir- four-year medical degree diversification of the phy- COURTESY PHOTO ciative of this support from tual and standard anatomy program. The governor sician workforce and other Governor Newsom and the laboratories, staff and fac- signing the budget that in- health professions in Cali- in Los Angeles County needs of South Los Ange- state legislature. With this ulty offices, as well as com- cludes $50 million for the fornia as well as our com- are graduates of the CDU les.” funding, CDU aims to in- mon spaces to support all university is vote of confi- mitment to primary care medical schools. Since its Sentinel Managing Edi-

(From left) Motown legends Smokey Robinson and Barry “Berry Gordy Square” E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS (L-R) Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., Berry Gordy and Danny Gordy. PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS J. Bakewell, Sr. MARGO JORDAN {continued from Pg. A-1} created for Motown talent as a blueprint for success President’s Merit Award, that day soul music legend ple.” She called Motown, With each reincarnation of is currently shaping mu- and recognized by the Rock and the National Medal of Smokey Robinson shared “her music.” his talent, his determination sic groups and influencing and Roll Hall of Fame and Arts presented by President his sentiments, “Motown is An iconic musician grew. Gordy used his power artistry on an international Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Barack Obama with the list a once in a lifetime musi- from The Temptations, Otis and energy to orchestrate a scale. He has received a Martin of accolades continuously cal event. There has never Williams recently credited new cultural wave known The process of creating Luther King, Jr. Leader- growing. ever been anything like Gordy for the group’s origin as ‘Motown,’ starting from the “hit factory” was fully Motown; there will never and longevity of 60 years. a house in Detroit, Gordy realized in Gordy’s auto- ever be again anything like His first words in reflection dubbed it “Hitsville.” It was biography, “To Be Loved: Motown, ever again ...” he were thanking God for his defining moment in Ameri- The Music, The Magic, The said. connection with Gordy. can music history that later Memories of Motown.” When Gordy learned He stated, “Now, 60 evolved into one of the Which also became the that he would become a years later, as I reflect on “highest-earning African- foundation of the Broadway Kennedy Honoree, his first it all, I thank God first, and American businesses.” The play, “Motown the Musi- reaction was disbelief. The then [Motown Founder] producing company ac- cal.” Gordy’s life’s work iconic music entrepreneur Berry Gordy for signing quired over $15 million in leans against a proverb that shared with the L.A. Senti- us,” The Temptations were record sales. he shared, “the truth is a nel his surprise at the recog- teenagers when they signed Through Gordy’s har- hit.” nition. He stated to be hon- with Motown. vest, came musical legends In the 1960s Gordy cre- ored by this award means Williams went on to say, like Smokey Robinson and ated a specific lane for the the world to him. “Motown taught us, and all The Miracles, Diana Ross, Black community to shine, Gordy joins recent Ken- its artists, about show busi- The Supremes, Stevie Won- he was one of the first nedy honoree Debbie Allen, ness. It was a special place der, Michael Jackson and Black music producers to Michael Jackson, right, embraces Motown Records mo- who was present during the and a special time.” The Jackson Five, Marvin get his artists on TV shows gul Berry Gordy as Tito Jackson looks on as the Jackson 5 reveal of the Berry Gordy As a recipient of four Gaye, Lionel Richie, The like American Bandstand were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Tues- Square in 2019. During honorary doctorates, Gordy Commodores, and many and The Ed Sullivan Show. day, May 6, 1997, in Cleveland. AP PHOTO/AMY SANCETTA that time, she stated, “I’m provided this statement, “I others. Gordy conveyed As a “truth-teller,” he cre- thrilled for him; this is an- would like to be remem- his awe and inspiration ated a sound that civil rights ship Award, the Rainbow The Gordy legacy is a other great moment for him, bered as a man of integrity when an artist superseded a movements would march Coalition’s Man of the landmark in Los Angeles, so well deserved,” and love who followed his branch of his talent. to, recording and releas- Millennium Award, the On Monday, November Allen continued, “He’s passion to reach his dreams Gordy reflected on the ing Martin Luther King, Rhythm and Blues Foun- 25, 2019, the city unveiled done so much to define the and, in the process, helped passion that hoisted his vi- Jr.’s speeches for mass cir- dation’s Lifetime Achieve- Berry Gordy Square lo- cultural identity of Amer- others reach theirs.” sion of a universal sound culation. The birth of this ment Award, the Grammy cated in Hollywood. On ica, music, and Black peo- Gordy continued, “I felt into a reality, noting the soulful energy came dur- people were more alike than team that worked behind ing a time of intense racial different, so we made music the scenes at Motown and inequality, but the power of for all people – Blacks and the loyalty of generational Motown was accepted by the Whites, rich and the fans. He highlighted the all. poor, Jews and Gentiles, power of the Black press The father of Motown cops AND the robbers. We and DJs who would encour- challenged what can be ac- brought people together and age him not only by their complished in one lifetime, broke down barriers not just words but by their actions, he expanded his expertise in America, but around the in support of his art. The into producing movies and world. They called it the living legend noted Danny the film industry. One can ‘Sound of Young America,’ Bakewell, Sr., Publisher of find his name in the rolling That’s something that I’m L.A. Sentinel as someone credits of movies like “Ma- proud of.” he recounts as “always be- hogany,” and “Lady Sings Motown continues to ing there.” the Blues,” which collected shape the world and live The “Motown Sound” five Academy Award nomi- Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, second from right in sunglasses, celebrates through the songs that cap- has been coined to refer to nations. after receiving the 2,076th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame from Honorary Mayor tured the unity of humanity. a distinct type of harmony Gordy joins the list of of Hollywood Johnny Grant, second from left, Thursday, Oct. 24, 1996, in the Hollywood Gordy’s love for mankind that is still being mixed into Honorees enveloped at the section of Los Angeles. Pictured with Gordy are some of the artists whose careers he will outlive all division be- music today. Additionally, Kennedy Center; however, nurtured, including Stevie Wonder, far left, Otis Williams of the Temptations, third from cause there is no denying the “assembly line” Gordy his work has been defined left, Smokey Robinson, second from right, and Diana Ross. AP PHOTO/CHRIS PIZZELLO the power of Motown. THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Popular College Choice for Black Students Survives Lawmaker’s Shutdown Attempt

BY JOE W. BOWERS JR. student loan default rates tional community colleges. Although Calbright executive team failed to Assembly Bill 1432, an act California Black Media are higher. Course comple- Upon completion, students began offering programs in develop and execute effec- to make Calbright inopera- tion rates for students can take an industry recog- October 2019, by February tive strategies for launch- tive at the end of the 2022- When the California ing the college.” 23 academic year, was Legislature passed the Howle also said many introduced by Assembly state’s 2021-2022 budget Calbright executives left Member Evan Low (D-Sil- last month, lawmakers during its first year due to icon Valley) and coau- voted to defund Calbright leadership failures. thored by Assembly Mem- College, the only statewide “Calbright has strug- ber Jose Medina (D-River- completely digital commu- gled to adequately enroll side). nity college. the students it was intended On May 6, before the However, after negotia- to serve, took longer than it audit report was published, tions with Gov. Gavin should have to develop a the Assembly passed AB Newsom, the college’s student support system, and 1432 by unanimous vote funding has been reinstat- did not adequately partner (71-0). The bill was sent to ed. with employers in the the Senate for approval, but But Senate Bill 129, the development of its educa- the Senate Education Com- budget trailer bill Newsom tional programs,” she mittee decided not to hear signed on July 12, contains added. it at its July 14 meeting. language saying that any But, the audit also That killed any chance for legislation passed that pointed out that Calbright’s the bill to be enacted this eliminates the college new leadership has initiat- year. No comment was pro- would be binding. ed actions to address the vided by Committee Chair Calbright College is deficiencies that were Senator Connie M. Leyva California’s 115th commu- uncovered. (D – Chino) when Califor- nity college and it is cur- Currently, Calbright nia Black Media reached SHUTTERSTOCK rently tuition free. offers African American out to find out why the bill The idea for a commu- students a tuition free alter- was not heard. nity college offering only across these institutions are nized exam for a Certifi- 2020 its critics requested a native for gaining new job According to the budg- online programs statewide some of the lowest. cate of Competency that legislative audit to assess skills certificates. Unlike et deal that Newsom was the brainchild of for- When the Legislature would qualify them for its progress toward creat- students taking courses at accepted, if AB 1432 had mer Gov. Edmund G. passed the California jobs in their field of study. ing online programs, for-profit colleges, Cal- been approved by the Sen- (Jerry) Brown Jr. He Online Community Col- To Calbright’s support- enrolling students, build- bright students who are ate, Calbright would be believed increasing online lege Act in 2018, Calbright ers, including Brown, ing relationships with unsuccessful in gaining closed. course availability would was given seven years -- Newsom, California Com- employers and collaborat- sought-after credentials are Although, Calbright make college more accessi- from July 2018 through munity Colleges (CCC) ing with other community not severely financially survived this year’s Leg- ble and affordable for June 2025 -- to build a port- Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oak- colleges. penalized. islative attempt to close it, working adults. He envi- folio of programs and sup- ley and the California The results of the audit, Calbright’s critics have those who oppose it have sioned it as another public port infrastructure for adult Community Colleges which cost the state over pushed back on Howle’s not given up. They empha- option for Californians students seeking to Board of Governors, the $300,000, were published assessment that “Cal- size that Calbright leaders between ages 25 and 34 improve their job and college has the potential to in May 2021. In the letter bright’s potential value to must deliver on its mission that would help them financial status. The Act become the public solution accompanying the Cal- the State is significant.” on the timetable provided improve their work skills appropriated $100 million to costly predatory for- bright audit report, Califor- They also have failed to in the audit report and meet and allow them to earn cer- in state funds for startup profit institutions that tar- nia State Auditor Elaine acknowledge that their the milestones the Legisla- tifications to move into bet- costs, and initially about get adults and low-income Howle revealed “It is most repeated complaint ture established when the ter-paying jobs not requir- $20 million annually was workers and saddles them behind in accomplishing against the college is dis- college was created. ing a college degree. allocated for operating with excessive student loan key milestones and must puted in the audit’s finding “We need to see sub- African American stu- expenses. debt. act quickly to demonstrate that “Calbright’s pathways stantial progress for Cal- dents are overrepresented Currently, Calbright Since its inception, its ability to achieve its are not duplicative when bright to earn our trust and in Calbright’s student body. offers four programs at no Calbright has had dis- mission.” compared to the other pro- show that this has not been About 23% of its students cost to California residents tracters. Much of its oppo- She explained, “A pri- grams we reviewed.” a wasteful experiment are Black. At traditional – Customer Relationship sition comes from the com- mary reason why Cal- In February 2021, coming at California tax- community colleges in the Management (CRM) Plat- munity college faculty bright’s progress is not on before the legislative audit payers’ expense,” Low state, African Americans form Administration (Sales union. Critics, including track is that its former report was released, says. represent just 5.9% of stu- force Administrator), Infor- many Legislators argue dents. Black students are mation Technology Sup- that Calbright programs WWW.IMWLAW.COM also overrepresented in the port (A+), Cyber security are duplicative of those state’s for-profit institu- (Security+), and Medical offered at traditional com- tions, where they are 18% Coding for Professional munity colleges and that of students. These institu- Services. These are compe- the millions of dollars allo- tions can cost up to nine tency-based education pro- cated to it would be better times more per unit than a grams that are self-paced used by the state’s under- community college. Stu- and not constrained by aca- funded community col- dents incur higher debt and demic calendars like tradi- leges. Company Will Pay You $125 to Participate in Research Project #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA BY MANNY OTIKO ans with the goal of chang- American Association for California Black Media ing both practice and policy Public Opinion Research. 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EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW of Black people in the US Byerly, former director “That said, all Black Cali- regarding their perspec- of the California Gover- fornians are encouraged to …AND MORE tives on health and experi- nance Project at the Center participate.” ences with health care,” for Governmental Studies, is For more information said Shakari Byerly, part- also a National Academy of about participating in this ner and principal researcher Sciences Ford Foundation project, visit https://evi- P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 at Evitarus. Fellow, a Rev. James Law- tarus.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/ F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 “This research will be son Teaching Fellow at form/SV_enXQ1qkDsWW focused on Black Californi- UCLA, and a member of the Qfau. THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-10

an email from USC resi- dency department; it was under the blind assumption that the incident was related to domestic abuse. Neighbors who seen this event transpire, feel as though this behavior was unethical; the lack of care has been a frequent com- plaint about the residence before the unraveling of this event. Chris, is a resident of USC-housing and neigh- bor to Jones and Love. He stated, “What myself and my partner witnessed this night was an utter disgrace. We thought there was a se- Khari Jones with his baby, Fari-Love COURTESY PHOTO rious issue transpiring the way officers were running {continued from Pg. A-1} lice Department (LAPD). cated in USC-owned hous- in and out of USC’s ‘fam- While the conversation ing with guns out of their ily’ housing. What we saw tices that would fit their developed in the lobby area holsters. were officers brandishing lifestyle, in addition to what with Jones, Love was in a Under the protocol of a heavy fire power for a fam- Kayla Love and Khari Jones COURTESY PHOTO would be best for their new- medical room finishing up ‘health and wellness’ check, ily that were supposed to be born child. As a develop- with the end of the emer- the social worker and law celebrating the birth of their newborn child from them. to address the allegations ing family, Jones and Love gency procedure. The as- enforcement looked to con- first child all in the name of L.A. Sentinel has raised by the social me- looked into their choice of signed physician, Dr. Caro- tact Jones and his family, a ‘wellness check’...” reached to the LAPD for dia post. An LAPD Staff doctors, post-partum proce- line Violette, insisted that even after he requested for Sierra is another neigh- their response to this inci- level command officer has dures, and overall anatomy Love stay overnight, even them to come back the next bor who watched the event dent, they released the fol- reached out to Senator Ka- of pregnancy, labor, and though the procedure was a day. take place, she recalled lowing statement, “On July mlager to provide details birth. The mother-to-be success and she was cleared The couple shared that her history with Jones and 12, 2021, the Los Angeles of this incident. The LAPD went through her pregnancy to go. Love declined the police officers removed Love and stated, “Khari Police Department (LAPD) strives to treat all persons in good health and the cou- overnight recommendation Jones from his house, ar- and Kayla have been such became aware of a social with dignity and respect and ple were excited for the fi- and was prompted to sign a rested him in front of his kind, lovely, and friendly media post by California we will continue our com- nal stage leading to the birth form stating she was “leav- neighbors, and positioned neighbors since they moved State Senator Sydney Ka- mitment to transparency of their beautiful baby girl. ing against the advice of the him outside while they en- in, and have clearly been so mlager alleging that LAPD while ensuring the safety of As much preparation physician.” They all agreed tered his house. Guns still excited about the arrival of Officers drew their guns on our officers in turbulent and that went into that highly that if she felt that she need- drawn, they found Love their new baby-- and many a father and his new baby. dangerous situations.” anticipated day, Fari-Love ed to come back, she would. resting after a day of giv- of us in the building have The LAPD immediately The LA County Depart-

LAPD (right) draws guns on Khari Jones (left) during a wellness check on their newly born baby. COURTESY PHOTO

been excited, too!” reviewed the facts and cir- ment of Health Services She continued, “So, it cumstances of this incident, (DHS) also provided the was especially sad and up- which also included the re- following statement, setting that on the same day view of the Officers’ Body “All of our hospitals as their baby’s birth, more Worn videos. have a singular primary than a dozen cops surround- “It was revealed that goal—and obligation— Parents, Khari Jones and Kyla Love claim their right to refuse medical care was ed their apartment unit, on June 27, 2021 LAPD which is the health and violated. COURTESY PHOTO causing an unnecessarily officers responded to the safety of all the patients we scary and violent scene in 800 Block of West Adams serve. was delivered at home in an Circling back to the re- ing birth. Looking to piece Blvd, Regal Trojan “In general, when a emergency birth carried out search and study Jones and together the situation, she Student Housing, mother delivers a baby by Jones, he shared he was Love conducted, it led to asked what they were look- at the University of outside of our hospital fa- prepared for this. Although the couple being adamant ing for and why their guns Southern California cilities, and both mom and their newborn’s birth was about going to their select- were drawn. after a radio call baby are transported and successful, there were com- ed doctor, due to the current An officer, among those was created to meet admitted as patients to our plications with the placenta statistics pointing to insti- who arrived in approximate- with a social worker Hospital, we are legally re- leaving Love’s body, which tutionalized racism found ly ten squad cars, responded from the Los Ange- sponsible for assessing their led the couple rushing to the in the medical field against to Love that a medical per- les County Depart- health and providing care nearest hospital in an am- Black people. sonnel felt concerned and ment of Children and treatment when neces- bulance. They were taken Jones and Love selected requested a health and well- and Family Servic- sary. to the University of South- a doctor that was from the ness check to be performed. es (DCFS). “Due to patient privacy ern California/Los Ange- collective community with The question of why the “The officers laws, we cannot comment les County Medical Center their own private practice. guns were drawn during a were asked by on any specific medical (USC/LAC). According to an article by non-threatening event went DCFS to respond to case without written con- However, Jones and Washington Post, the mor- unanswered. Love shared conduct a welfare sent from the patient and/or Love planned for the first tality rate for Black babies with them that she would check on a baby guardian. post-delivery care for Fari- is cut in half when a Black not be going along with any after the mother “Patients, including par- Love with their personal doctor cares for them after unethical practices of the recently gave birth ents/guardians of patients, family doctor they selected birth. law and focused her con- and left the hospi- have the right to refuse care, prior to her being born. According to the seg- cern on her fiancé who was tal with the child medication, and hospital- Their mission in going to ment by Washington post, still arrested outside of their Khari jones with baby, against medical ad- ization and our hospitals USC/LAC was to make Black infants are three home. Fari-Love COURTESY PHOTO vice. After the offi- respect that right. sure Love was seen imme- times as likely to die when Jones shared two hours cers met with the so- “As healthcare work- diately by the next available compared to White new- had passed before he was our building and on the sur- cial worker at the location, ers, our staff also must ad- physician. borns. Associate Professor released and able to join his rounding streets for hours.” they escorted the social here to mandated reporting As academic schol- Rachel Hardeman led a fiancé back in the house. Last names of witnesses worker to an apartment. A guidelines, by law, which ars who orchestrated prior study that concluded when The environment was tense have been omitted upon re- male adult inside the home means that we must report medical research, they medical physicians (pe- and the neighbors are now quest of privacy. refused to open the door any reasonable suspicion knew their rights to deny diatrician, neonatologists, tuning into what was taking Currently, the USC- and let them check on the to appropriate Children and any recommended medical or family practitioner) are place. The stress from that housing division has con- welfare of the baby after Family services so they service as walk-in patients. Black, the mortality rate for day spilled over to the rest sented to Department of being repeatedly asked to can investigate. To be very Jones says, while holding Black newborns is cut in of night, this was their first Public Social Services do so by the social worker, clear: in general, our hos- his newborn daughter, he half. With that information, evening with their newborn. (DPSS), LAPD, and De- officers, and an LAPD su- pital staff does not report calmly shared their views to any family would stand The couple shared that partment of Public Safety pervisor at the scene. to law enforcement and the the medical staff approach- their ground and protect USC and their residen- (DPS) returning to Jones “As the officers entered refusal of care, medication ing him about Fari-Love. their new baby; by exercis- tial education department and Love’s home. It’s been the apartment, they were and hospitalization does not He reiterated that the focus ing their right to choose to showed little concern for reported that they have re- concerned for their safety as automatically trigger legal was on his fiancés well- only allow their newborn what was happening. Love turned with battery rams to they cleared the apartment reporting mandates.” being. to be seen by their selected shared that the residential potentially knock down the for any threats and made As Fari-Love took her Although Jones ex- physician. assistant (RA) who lives door. sure the male inside was not first breath on earth, the plained himself and echoed However, the hospital in close proximity to them At some point, Jones armed. The male adult was couple faced a reality of his decision to decline any felt legally obligated to es- did not investigate the inci- and Love have been left briefly detained but none of Black families; their memo- further assistance numerous calate the situation further. dent and when asked about with the assumption that the occupants were arrest- ries of their first child being times, the USC/LAC medi- It has not been confirmed the policy towards an event the authorities listed above ed. The baby and mother born are filled with stress, cal personnel grew persis- what was said, but a mem- such as this, she brought up were given a key authorized were not in the same room anxiety, and displacement tent in taking Fari-Love to ber from the hospital felt that regardless of the ver- by USC-housing, permit- as the male adult and no of their livelihood. A dif- get blood work done and they needed to call for legal dict, this would be on the ting law enforcement to weapons were ever pointed ferent air surrounds their conduct a general vital reinforcement. Later that grounds of eviction. enter without a warrant at the mother and child. neighborhood because check-up for newborns. The evening, around 8:30 p.m., No one from the univer- present. According to Jones No crime report has Jones and Love decided staff sent for a social work- a social worker, Vasonne sity immediately reached and Love, the social worker been completed for this in- to exercise their right to er, along with an officer McDonald and LAPD ar- out to check on Jones or shared repeatedly that she cident. The LAPD has initi- choose the destiny for their from the Los Angeles Po- rived at Jones’ doorstep, lo- Love. They later received is looking to separate their ated a personnel complaint child. A-10THURSDAY, LOS JULY ANGELES 22, 2021 SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER A-11 26, 2013

In an exclusive conversation with the Los Angeles Sentinel, Metro’s CEO talks equity, inclusion, safety and completion of the Crenshaw Line as the priorities on her long and aggressive To-Do List

used throughout the country for setting up express travel programs. Wiggins believes in equity and inclusion, and part of her leadership will focus on creating models to ensure opportunities for all people. Wiggins says that equity must be “intentional.” She says that far too often, equi- ty has been either a one-off or just happened to happen organically. But within her administration, fairness and equality will be intentional and with purpose. “We will enter every project with an intent to be inclusive and

with a goal of equity,” Wig- Wiggins envisions an inclusive and equity-based Metro. COURTESY PHOTO

Stephanie Wiggins COURTESY PHOTO gins said. of Metrolink. “At Metro- Wiggins’ leadership style are looking to expand on need to complete many over to Metro. After that, {continued from Pg. A-1} link, I was proud of how we embraces relationships and are their women and Girls of the projects we already Metro will begin running created a culture and vision is built through trust; trust council, which is internally have at work by 2028, and trains and working out the ences have her ready to lead of putting our customers for the riders as well as based to address and fo- the board has asked that details, as well as safety and the agency into a new era of first. As a result, we cre- the 11,000 employees who cus on services provided even those projects that training trials for train op- public transportation. ated the highest ridership will look to her leadership. by Metro in looking at the won’t be completed, will erations. She says, “While Like most CEO’s, Stepha- in Metrolink’s 27-year his- be “shovel ready” and well I know the delays and in- nie Wiggins’ number one tory,” she said. underway by the time the convenience have been priority is guiding the agen- Wiggins is also proud of games arrive in Los Ange- frustrating, Metro will not cy through recovery of the the systems that she and her les,” she said. These are and cannot sacrifice safety pandemic and the obstacles team were able to imple- lofty goals that require both in order to deliver the qual- and challenges the agency ment regarding building state and federal funding, ity line that the community and its riders had to endure; the agency’s Climate Ac- but Wiggins and her team have been promised and de- 18 months of transportation tion Plan. She says that feel like if the funding is in serve.” challenges for both Metro’s far too often, climate or place, they will be ready to But Wiggins also says that 11,000 employees, as well any other action plans, are host the world and provide a lot of positives have come as the hundreds of thou- built by hiring a group of a quality transportation ex- out of the Crenshaw line. sands of riders who depend outside consultants. But, perience throughout Los Over 760 grants have been on the agency to get to and under Wiggins’ leadership, Angeles for local and inter- provided to small and local from work, appointments her team took on the chal- national riders alike. business along Crenshaw and other destinations lenge of building the plan Metro has always been a which total over $19 mil- throughout the day. in-house. This was signifi- Stephanie Wiggins COURTESY PHOTO leader in “green programs.” lion dollars. The line has “As we are all trying to re- cant because by developing With factors such as cleaner also provided over 2,500 cover from the pandemic, it the plan in-house, Wiggins She says that trust will start issues through a gender- air to less asthma, trans- new local community resi- is my job as CED of Metro was able to inspire and mo- with openness and honesty. based lens and to create op- portation is life-changing dents with good, quality to make sure that we are tivate staffers implementing “Our staff and our riders portunities for females to providing a quality service the plan due to their attach- will and need to hear from break into and through an and value to the commu- ment and commitment in me, not only when there is a industry that has often been nity at a critical time. The developing like-minded problem, but need and will male dominated. pandemic has been more goals and strategies from hear from me when things Another key initiative Met- than simply a crisis here at the beginning. are going well.” She also ro is preparing to launch is Metro, it has been a huge This is a demonstration believes in listening and un- the Fareless System Initia- disruption to the agency of the type of leadership derstanding the needs of our tive (FSI). As Metro looks and our operation. And as a Stephanie Wiggins plans on people. “Know that I hear to help their riders recover result, we have been forced instilling within Metro. She them and that they have that from the pandemic, their to take a look at and rethink plans to open up small and kind of access to the CEO.” board is advancing the pi- everything we do within the local business opportunities This transparency is how lot program to provide free agency in order to guide the to Metro in the same fashion Wiggins plans to garner and rides for students K-12. agency back into full opera- she brought to Metrolink. keep the trust of the people “We know about the digi- tion,” stated Wiggins. At Metrolink, small and lo- under her leadership. tal divide and how difficult Wiggins has been preparing cal businesses were able to In a time when homeless- remote learning has been. her entire life for this mo- secure five additional scor- ness and the unhoused are Transportation can be an Stephanie Wiggins COURTESY PHOTO ment to lead Metro out of ing points when competing an issue throughout Los obstacle, not just to get to the pandemic and into this for contracting and busi- Angeles, as well as the na- school, but to go on field and big generator of cli- high-paying construction next phase of the agency’s ness opportunities in work tion, Wiggins says that trips, internships, and to mate change. “When more jobs and over 250 of those simply to move around the people ride our system, we hires have been women, in- county. We are really excit- have less traffic when they cluding Patricia Allen, a lo- ed about the Phase 1 of our are not in their cars. We cal South Los Angeles resi- fareless initiative. As part also want to have more dent who has been working of this fareless initiative, electric vehicles on the road on the Crenshaw line for we are looking to establish sooner than later. The state some time. a youth council. The youth has mandated that we are a “LA Metro is poised to and next generation are our zero emissions per net pol- fulfill its commitment to next wave of customers, luter by 2040, but our board the residents of this county and we need to make sure has set a goal of achiev- with the leadership of CEO that the voice of the youth ing this by 2030,” Wiggins Stephanie Wiggins. Her is represented when mak- said. She says Metro has professional values and vi- ing decision about how we made great strides in ac- sion provide the people intend to operate going for- complishing this goal; the with a champion while she ward,” Wiggins said. Metro board just recently also encourages the best As many people know, approved electrifying the from and for Metro staff,” the Olympics and Summer silver line which is the line said Metro board member,

Wiggins wants to make doing business with Metro more accessible. COURTESY PHOTO history and legacy. Metro with and for Metrolink. “I Metro will be authentic and has projects spanning the want to make business with laser-focused on addressing entire county, both large and Metro more accessible, and these issues to ensure that small, and her appointment create more opportunities,” every rider has a positive as not only the first woman, Wiggins said. and safe experience. “I see but the first African Ameri- Wiggins is also very proud Metro as part of the fabric can woman to lead the of her previous work with of the community and the multibillion-dollar agency, Metro’s FasTrak express issues of the unhoused are is not only historic but is a lane system, one of the something we all must play reflection of just how quali- projects she was respon- a role in addressing.” She fied for the moment she sible for during the early embraces the obligation to is. With an undergradu- implementation of the pro- deal with the unhoused, but ate degree from Whittier gram. As a result of her believes the issue can be

College and an MBA from work, both the Harbor (110) addressed without law en- Metro is preparing now for the 2028 Olympics and Summer Paralympics. COURTESY PHOTO the University of Southern and Santa Monica (10) free- forcement interaction. “As California, along with years ways, which pass directly CEO, I intend to lean into Paralympic games will be that travels along the 110 Jackie Dupont-Walker. of work in the trenches of through and connect nu- this issue, to address these coming to Los Angeles in and 10 freeway corridors. Stephanie Wiggins has been the transportation indus- merous Los Angeles com- issues and look to expand 2028, and as the world will Wiggins is also determined the CEO of Metro for just try, Stephanie Wiggins has munities of color, now have our partnerships with non- be watching, it is Metro and to get complete a delayed over 40 days and no doubt proven herself to be a for- the benefit of express trav- profits; be more intentional Stephanie Wiggins who are Crenshaw line. She wants her plate is full. But one midable leader ready to el. She points out that now, on how we address the un- creating a plan to make sure to ensure everyone that no thing she wants riders to take Metro into to bigger over 1.2 million people are housed on our system with that attendees will have the one is more frustrated about know, she is ready to lead and better heights than even signed up and participate in the intent to provide a safe best transportation experi- the delays on the complet- Metro out of the pandemic former Mayor Tom Bradley the program with over 77% and secure riding experi- ence possible. Wiggins ing the Crenshaw than she and into the future. But, could have ever imagined. of those users living in Los ence no matter what their says the Metro Board has is. But she says progress is most importantly, she will When reflecting on her Angeles County. Further- situation is. We are going laid out some lofty goals being made. She points out lead an eye toward building leadership history, Wiggins more, Wiggins established to be more engaged than we in preparing for the Olym- that currently, the contrac- the best transportation bu- can’t help but be proud, a model discount program have been addressing this pic games and while 2028 tor’s work is 99% complete, reau in the nation, a bureau both during her first 10 for lower income residence issue.” seems far away, seven years but that they still have to that will be inclusive and years at Metro, but also her to have access to FasTrak, Two other key initia- will come quickly and Met- complete the safety inspec- reflective of the community accomplishments as CEO which is now the model tives Wiggins and Metro ro intends to be ready. “We tions before turning the line and the people they serve. A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 Biz Markie — April 8, 1964 — July 16, 2021 — Rest in Power, this is for you

BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Marcel Theo Hall aka By this point, Biz had Contributing Editor Biz Markie was born in become a full-blown cult Harlem, in 1964, into a figure. Don’t believe me— The innovative rapper, musical family. His father look to Masta Ace’s (1990) D.J., and producer Biz was a saxophonist who “Me and the Biz,” the rapper Markie, rest in power, was played alongside John impersonates Biz’s style. 57-years-old when he Coltrane and Sonny Stitt. It More albums followed crossed over to the spiritual wasn’t long before Biz dis- and so did controversy, with side. covered the power of his a lawsuit by Gilbert O’Sulli- Biz mastered the art of mouth, and he used it as an van who asserted that Biz being a strong character instrument. Growing up in illegally sampled him on without being a caricature, Brentwood, Long Island, “Alone Again.” The judge and his stories (which he like many kids of this era, agreed. made into songs) might Biz’s love affair with hip- In the entertainment seem unbelievable but he hop began with hearing industry, there are highs and made songs from those tapes of the pioneering “L” lows. The same happened experiences and he stepped Brothers. It blew his young with Biz and in 1993 the into his legendary status. mind and gave him the energy of rap music was He did his job well, spit- inspiration to write his changing eventually morph- ting out self-deprecating rap rhymes and to beatbox, ing into something harder lyrics filled with bravado, which became his early call- with the rise, on the West and sung off-key. Let’s be ing card. Coast, of Death Row honest — there was no one Possessing beatbox Records, and on the East

MICHAEL MARMORA/AP IMAGES FOR LISTERINE Coast, the power of Wu- Biz Markie performs hit song Just A Friend at the LISTERINE® Study of Bold Live event in Tang and the late Notorious New York Union Square on Thursday, April 14, 2016. B.I.G. ruled.

ties and serious battle scenes. Biz was so determined to become a part of musical history that he camped out at the Queensbridge projects, daily, waiting for an oppor- tunity to impress music pro- ducer Marley Marl, who never thought about adding a beatbox to the scene. They made history because Mar- ley could not deny Biz’s tal- ent and massive presence— he stood a healthy 6-foot-3 with a personality that was

much larger. MICHAEL MARMORA/AP IMAGES FOR LISTERINE Marley was a smart Biz Markie performs hit song Just A Friend at the LISTERINE® Study of Bold Live event in man, he placed Biz on tour New York Union Square on Thursday, April 14, 2016.

RICK SCUTERI/AP IMAGES/K-MART Biz Markie performs during the K-Mart/Protege Basket- ball Block Party on Saturday, Feb. 14th, 2009, at the Chil- drens Museum in Phoenix, Ariz.. like Biz, and you can’t help skills in the ’80s was the but smile when you hear the way to make money with single “Just a Friend.” the Fat Boys and Doug E. (1990), the single is filled Fresh both making their with humor and it’s based on imprint. But the King of that AP PHOTO/AMY SANCETTA a true story of Biz trying to sound belonged to Biz, who DJ Biz Markie, left, dances with Rev. Al Sharpton on stage at the Democrats' Rock the Vote party in Boston Sunday, date a girl who was lying saw his mouth as more than July 25, 2004, on the eve of the Democratic National Con- about a relationship. This a percussive instrument. He vention. song earned him his nick- dared to add melodies and name “Clown Prince of Hip- other flourishes to his musi- with MC Shan and had him Fresh Crew.” Biz turned it Hop” and peaked to no. 9 on cal repertoire as he wrecked record the backing track for out so strong, he earned the Billboard charts. New York hidden house par- Roxanne Shante’s “Def another nickname, a nod to

PHOTO BY CHERISS MAY/SIPA USA)(SIPA VIA AP IMAGES DJ Biz Markie attends the third Annual Multicultural Media Correspondents Dinner at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, May 24, 2018.

his musical roots: “the Inhu- Humor in rap fizzled out man Orchestra.” but no one can deny what And then the hits start- Biz Markie brought to hip- ing coming: “Make the hop. Music With Your Mouth, On July 16, Biz’s man- Biz,” and “Nobody Beats ager confirmed the rapper’s the Biz.” death but not the cause. It And then comes his was common knowledge debut album, “Goin’ Off,” that he suffered from dia- which was packed with betes, being diagnosed with other songs that quickly type 2 diabetes in 2011, and became hip-hop classics like in 2020, he was hospitalized “Vapors”—and the hilarious several times because of song about snot, “Pickin’ complications from the dis- Boogers.” ease. If you love hip-hop then Biz Markie’s passing is you know that Biz’s style another blow to the losses of opened the door to others other hip-hip pioneers. We with that type of energy like are seven months into 2021 Ol’ Dirty Bastard. Biz did and we’ve already lost Dou- everything with an unbri- ble K, Ecstasy of Whoodini, dled joy earning another DMX, Black Rob, Shock G, nickname, “the Clown Gift of Gab, and Prince Prince of Hip-Hop,” and he Markie Dee of the Fat Boys. took joy in wearing this All hail and rest in well-earned crown. power to Marcel Theo Hall So many of Biz’s iconic aka Biz Markie, a brave- songs come from personal hearted soul who wore a experiences and those happy white-powdered wig to sing accidents that fate places in about his broken heart, and creatives paths. Some of in his own comically way he those songs include “The warned others from the per- Biz Never Sleeps” which ils of having a broken heart. possesses an indelible hook Biz smashed all of his and everyone knows that “shortcomings” through tal- Biz isn’t a great singer but ent, innovation, and charis- that never stopped him. His ma which was a Herculean perseverance is a marker feat. Think about it, he start- and inspiration for others. ed making music with his Let’s be real, Biz made mouth — a member of hip- sounding bad, sounding hip royalty — all hail the good, and along the way Clown Prince of Hip-Hop. stepped into being a cult fig- Biz Markie - (April 8, ure. Disagree? 1964 — July 16, 2021) THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-1 Coach John Walton Smith Shares Secrets to Training Olympic Champions Sprint-athlete, Michael Cherry and Coach Smith prepare for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics

BY BETTI HALSELL Olympic circuit. the top quarter-mile sprint- Cherry, is the current clay in Contributing Writer The secret to Smith’s ers, holding a world record Coach Smith’s hands; he is success is staying focused in the 440-yard dash. In his representing Team USA in Coach John Walton and surrounding himself collegiate season at UCLA, the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Smith, Jr. is known to have with great people. He’s Smith ran a 440-yard dash Smith started working with the ‘Midas touch’ when cre- known on a global scale as in 44.5 seconds (1971 Cherry in 2018, and he ating gold medalists. Cur- one of the most engaging National Championship). shared that Cherry is not rently, sprint-athlete, and supportive coaches, Smith shared that he afraid to work. Smith also Michael Cherry, is follow- taking his pupils and sculpt- injured his hamstring in a said this in reflection of his pre-Olympic track meet, but method of coaching “the nothing was deterring his spirit” of the athlete, Cherry focus on the gold. Locked has a strong spiritual base. into his vision, the injured The three-time silver sprinter still made it to the medalist reflected on his semi-final round. However, transformation with Coach his reality changed after he Smith and shared this state- was no longer physically ment, “Since coming to Los able to finish in the finals. Angeles and working with Smith shared those moments of mental dark-

ness; devastation was evi- COURTESY OF COACH JOHN SMITH dent through his tears from In his collegiate season at UCLA, Smith ran a 440-yard the bench. dash in 44.5 seconds He mourned the death of that dream by taking a wise knowledge on life and Qualifying for the Olympics

COURTESY OF COACH JOHN SMITH break from the track and experience he has had means everything to me--as Sprint runner, Michael Cherry, is the current clay in Coach field scene, getting into working with multiple this was one of the goals Smith’s hands; he is representing Team USA in the 2021 football and acting. He Olympians and world that I set before I made the Tokyo Olympics. explored different talents champions, shows as he move from Baton Rouge that were untapped before comes to work every day, Louisiana to Los Angeles. this life-changing event. COURTESY OF COACH JOHN SMITH ready to push me to be a Trusting John to lead the Smith applied the same Coach John Walton Smith, better athlete and person.” way and developed me into tunnel vision to this new Jr. is known to have the Cherry continued, “I the athlete that I am today. chapter of his life and pro- ‘Midas touch’ when creat- have learned so much about For us to accomplish that on duced multiple levels of ing gold medalists. myself and the sport of the first try shows the hard success as well. It would be track and field since train- work we have been putting 16 years before Smith the legendary John Smith ing under John. The growth in is paying off. The work is would step foot on a track has been nothing short of as an athlete overall is what not done and can’t wait to again. “I avoided it, I went amazing and a dream. His I’m most impressed about. see what the future holds!” to pro-football and tried my

ASHLEY LANDIS/AP hand in that ...” Smith said. Runner-up Michael Cherry, right, of Chesapeake and win- Smith went on to read ner Michael Norman celebrate after the men's 400-meter off a list of other profes- run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, sions that he tried; he high- Oregon, on Sunday night. Their finishes gave them berths lighted acting as something on the Olympic team. he enjoyed because he was Create your able to exercise his strength ing Coach Smith into battle; ing their mindset to only in an art form. after being cleared through envision the gold in their Reflecting on his jour- story! the COVID-19 process, they future. ney, Coach Smith said, success will participate in the 2021 Another pillar to the “What happened to you in Tokyo Olympic games. coach’s success is to remain your past makes you who Smith has been in this posi- in a state of learning. Smith you are in the present.” tion eight other times on a shared this quote, “I’m a Smith shared that through consecutive basis. student. As soon as I lay my his experience of trying dif- Reflecting on the past eyes on you, I’m collecting ferent career paths, he real- routes to victory, Smith pro- data that assists me in either ized one of the most impor- vided the blueprint to coaching you or determin- tant pillars in life is living Transfer to a achieving the ultimate suc- ing how to beat you.” out your dreams. cess in life. Coach Smith Smith can reach new Reconnecting to his pas- four-year college talked about his freight frontiers of potential found sion, the UCLA track and or university train-like focus to achieving deep within the athlete. In field department beckoned the highest reward in all addition to his innate ability for Smith’s return as a aspects of his life. to see ripened talent waiting coach. The former “I didn’t see this com- to harvest within his pupil, Olympian struggled with ing,” Smith said,in a sur- Smith has also been in their the offer. He said, “I strug- Earn a degree prise of the Olympics con- shoes. He knows the fears, gled with it because I ran sidering the current climate doubts, and mental land- away from track and field or certificate of the COVID-19 pandem- mines that can throw one’s for the last 12 years.” ic. Smith described training mind off track. After accepting the consisting of running up The Olympic coach opportunity, Smith embod- hills and using parks instead shared a few personal ied that process of mental Enhance of gyms and training facili- detours that altered his real- perseverance and laid that ties because they were ity and how he overcame down as the foundation of your career closed. Smith talked about them. Every time he was work he did with athletes the ingenuity in preparation knocked down, he got back training under him. opportunities for this year’s Olympics. up. After each plunge of Sprinters under his tute- “I had to dig deep down hope, he regenerated his lage have always seen a in some of my principles mind to think positively and medal come from their col- that I’ve gathered and regained focus. laboration. Smith is highly strengthened over the last Smith credits that skill respected as a coach on an 35 years—I didn’t lose hope of remapping to discipline; international scale and rep- in my ability to train them he made it clear that a resented five continents, or in them.” trained mind, body, and each having been adorned Due to his resolve and spirit will align with an with a medal. His past APPLY TODAY! determination to perform to unstoppable path to success. Olympics trainees earned the highest standard, Smith Smith shared, “one must 17 gold, nine silver, and www.compton.edu said he found new words of discipline oneself to a eight bronze medals, total- motivation that captured the lifestyle of a champion. ing 34 medals. Register Online - Fall Classes Begin August 21 passion to overcome the That means setting goals, Sprint runner, Michael obstacle of not having an being spiritually centered, official place to train. Coach being committed to the Smith is considered “one of tasks at hand, no matter how Application and registration the most accomplished challenging and over- asssistance available virtually sprints and hurdle coaches.” whelming they appear, and and on campus. He has cleared the path for finally, executing the plan.” many athletes to achieve The former coach of the Visit the Student Services Olympic gold, world cham- Muhammed-Ali Track Club webpage at www.compton.edu. pionship gold, and noted accumulated this formula of global records. He is one of success from over 40 years the most sought-after of experience. When he Financial Aid and coaches known in the competed, Smith was one of Scholarships Available B-2 LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 In the wake of rising COVID-19 cases, Mothers In Action provides vaccine access on Crenshaw The PFIZER vaccine was available for ages 12-years-old and up.

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greatly reduced by the vacci- ing vaccines for the commu- COURTESY OF MIA nated population of people.” nity. They are asking for MIA partnered up with the Los Angeles Department Pub- When asked what some everyone to share emails lic Health Mobile Vaccine Clinic and media partners at the of the concerns of commu- with their church, family Sentinel to assist with outreach by using their parking lot nity were when it came to and network. for pop-up vaccine dates. being vaccinated, Mitchell “Do it for your children, shared people stated they family, loved ones or your 90037. Please email Moth- Vaccine and continued sup- were “worried about long community,” stated ers In Action for more infor- port of Mothers In Action. term affects. “They are afraid of pos- sible side effects and some just do not trust the vaccine.

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By Cora JaCkson-Fossett in that [area]. I plan to use Crenshaw Christian Africa, Asia, Europe – I and God took care of me. and life skills. The cur- Religion Editor the knowledge that God Center at the re- was all over the place,” I left Crenshaw Christian riculum is designated as the has given me and the- exquest of Apos- he said with a laugh. Center staff, not because Summer Adventure Club Thirty-seven years periences He’s given metle Frederick It was during this I was unhappy. I wasn’t and it accommodates up to ago, Bishop Frank to helpStewart singles and married K.C. Price. season of his life unhappy, I was just doing 130 children each year. In organized Zoe Christianknow how to cooperate “I was an that Stewart’s faith what I believed God told 2003, the center opened a Fellowship of Los Ange- with each other and work assistant pas- in God really grew me to do and it was one of pre-school program. les and over the years, he together. That’s what I tor with Fred because, he said, that the best experiences of my Stewart founded the witnessed the hand of God look forward to,” he said. Price for five- God took life,” Stewart said. Zoe Christian Fellowship working to grow the min- Stewart has gained lots and-one-half- In 1984, God directed Endowment Foundation istry to positively impact of godly knowledge and years, Stewart to start Zoe Chris- in 2005 to assist pastors in hundreds, even thousands experience during his eight tian Fellowship and he fulfilling specific visions to of lives. decades of life. Born and made an even bigger dif- empower their communi- But now, after a suc- raised on east 46th Street ference in the lives of ties. The foundation guided cessful ministerial career, in Los Angeles, he was people. Over the nextministries in developing Stewart is stepping down blessed with devout Chris- four decades, he planted financial infrastructures from pastoral duties, how- tian parents, who taught and oversaw more than and forming fundraising ever, he’s not retiring from him “fundamental and 23 Zoe churches both campaigns to improve the life. On the contrary, his valuable life lessons,” he domestically and quality of life for residents efforts will now focus on recalled. “Those lessons internationally. in their In neighborhoods. teaching, preaching and served me well and have 2016, he appointedDespite directing all of serving the people of God. lasted a lifetime.” Bishop Edwardthese activities, the bishop In response to why he’s Growing up in the Smith to be the still devoted time to writing retiring as a pastor, Stew- Church of God in Christ overseer of the a number of books. He is art earnestly replied, “I’m denomination, Stewart Zoe Churches. the author of “Together We 84-years-old. It’s time to worked closely with his Also, he es- Stand Strong,” “The Secret quit. I’ve had a wonder- uncle, Bishop E.B. Stew- tablished the Zoe Gifts of Black Americans” ful life, a tremendous life, art, who founded Pacific Christian Lead- and the best-seller, “How but I think it’s important Mount Olive COGIC in ership Institute, to Share the New Birth and for a person to know when Los Angeles. He served a training the Gift of the Holy Spirit.” to start something and it’s as a youth leader, Sun- course As he embarks on the important to know when day School teacher and de- next phase of his life, Stew- to stop and I think it’s justin other areas of the signed art will likely stay just as time for me to stop pastor- church. to aid busy doing God’s work as ing.” After graduating adults he has in the past. Still, Stewart will be from high school, Stew- in dis- “My main thing in life busy. He will be instruct- art first attended East L.A. cov- is to follow what I believe ing an online class called College, but later trans- from ering the Holy Spirit is directing “Nuggets of Wisdom for ferred to Pepperdine Uni- 1976 to their me to do. I’m just retiring Black Men” on Tuesdays atversity where he earned a 1981,” pur- from pastoring, but not 11 a.m. at zcfla.org. Also,Bachelor’s degree in busi- remem- pose, from preaching and teach- he will offer relationship ness administration. He bered leader- ing,” he insists. classes for single and mar- also obtained employment Stewart. ship po- “I believe in letting God ried people. with a pharmaceutical firm. “Then the tential tell me what to do. I have a “I want to help people Everything appeared to be Holy Spirit directed mecare toof him and his family and divine calling. More deep prayer life and medi- to live a good life liked going well and then he re- leave the church, but – literally He and financially. than 3,000 people have tate a lot, asking God what I lived. The counselingceived the call to the min- didn’t tell me to - startHe was an still a young man graduated from the course. He wants me to do. A min- classes will teach people istry and he answered that other church, so from and1981 married with children, The bishop also ister’s success comes from how to get along with each call by becoming the as- to 1984, I traveled - to so differhe trusted the Lord to launched a community what he believes God is other. I think that God has sistant pastor at Mt. Olive ent parts of the world doing provide to see him through. center offering classes for telling him what to do.” given me wisdom and skill and later joining the staff of evangelistic work. I visited “I kept believing God young people in arts, crafts

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett VID- 19 pandemic and the certification “Churches that feel theirthose gifts for the kingdom Religion Editor devastation it had on col- is on file with social media ministries are of God,” he advised. leagues and congregations, the Health only for the pandemic and In addition, Callo- Many L.A. ministries particularly in the Midwest Officer discontinue them once they way reminded pastors and closed their church build- and the South, we realized and copies reopened have missed the church officers to have -pa ings in the middle of 2020 that from this point forward are posted message God has given us. tience with the membership and just recently, either the church would no longer throughout “Zoom, Facebook Live, because the pandemic has have opened, or plan to be able to do church as we the church,” website streaming, Tik Tok, taken a “mental, emotional, resume worship in the edi- had done it before COV- explained Skype, Messenger, Goggle and spiritual toll” on many fice. Bethel AME Church ID,” he said. the pastor, Duo, and Richontech TV people. in South Los Angeles is Utilizing all of the who added are the ‘new normal.’ This “Everybody who re- among those holding in- available data from local that congre- is where this generation is turns to worship won’t be person service in the near health departments and the gants will be and if we want our minis- ready to give God praise. future. Center For Disease Control asked to sign tries to be relevant to them, Some have experienced the Fellowshipping in-per- and Prevention along with attendance we must be in the space loss of loved ones, friends, son, like has been done for guidance from the AME waivers for where they are,” stressed neighbors and co-workers. centuries, holds lots of ap- denomination, Calloway contact trac- Calloway. Some have experienced peal. Yet, considering that and the leaders developed a ing in case As ministries plan for deep hurt, pain, anxiety the COVID-19 pandemic reopening plan. an affected the future, he recommend- and depression,” said Cal- is still here, the Rev. Dr. Procedures outlin- individual ed that leaders consult with loway. Kelvin T. Calloway, Sr., ing designated entry and traces the the talented individuals in “So, let us not pretend aims to implement a range exit doors, social distanc- contracting of the virus to Surprisingly, Calloway their congregations, includ- that our faith has immu- of measures to ensure the ing, face coverings, hand their worship service. found some good result of ing young people, who can nized us from these emo- health and safety of the pa- hygiene, and temperature Citing another modi- the virus that he referred provide tremendous assis- tions and act as though rishioners when the service checking were covered fication, Calloway said, to as “a blessing in dis- tance in the area of social everything is normal. This is held at Bethel on Sunday, along with steps to sanitize “The order of service will guise for the church.” Thatmedia. pandemic has not been a August 1. common areas and the pul- be adjusted to facilitate a blessing was to “reconsider “All of us have had to prolonged vacation and ev- In an interview with pit, podiums, microphones ‘timely’ worship experi- the way we do ministry in and still are navigating our erything is not normal. Let the Sentinel, Calloway ex- and musical instruments. ence of 60 to 75 minutes the 21st Century and be- way through the social me- us give them hope that with plained that the impact of “We have implemented as per the recommendation yond,” which underscores dia space. What has some- God’s grace and mercy, we the virus persuaded him all of the protocols recom- of the medical and science the value of social media. time been daunting for us will find a new normal.” and Bethel’s leaders to- reimended by the Los Angeles professionals. Every ministry, regard- is not a challenge at all for magine how worship would County Health Officer and “Limiting the time of less of size, is capable them. Bethel AME Church is be conducted. have self-attested to them physical gatherings assist of “serving this present “Be vulnerable and al- located at 7900 S. Western “After coming to grips via the Health Officer’sin restricting the spread of age,” by using social - me low those whom God has Avenue in South Los Ange- with the severity of the CO- website. Our certificate ofthe virus.” dia, insisted the pastor. gifted in our midst to utilize les.

which is why he allowed far greater than the risks. effects. it with those whom you the discovery of the vac- Remember, one of the The vaccine is for trust and with those who cine in record time, near great writers of the Gos- YOUR good. Take it trust for you. Think of all the miraculous, it seems. pels, evangelist Luke, was yourself. Take it for the lives that you might save. By Pastor Larry Dozier Remember, God works, a physician. I will step out sake of your loved ones. Those who have ears let Contributing Writer mostly, through people. on a limb here and say that Take it for the sake of being them hear. The doctors, scientist I believe this meticulous your brother’s keeper. We PLEASE, TAKE THE News reports tell us and those who know such chronicler of Christ would are, you know. VACCINE! that 99% of the deaths things have made it clear advise you to take the vac- Ask all the questions. I wish you love, peace, from the new strain of- CO that the vaccine is as safe cine. Do all your research, andblessings, and good health. VID-19, the Delta strain is as it can possibly be, just as My wife, Erma, and then let the evidence and among folk who have not the flu shot is safe, the polio I have taken the vaccine your conscience guide you. The Rev. Larry Dozier been vaccinated. COURTESY PHOTO vaccine. (Moderna, in March) and Then, take that leap of faith. is the pastor of The New Pastor Larry Dozier This is tragic. These Are there risks? Yes, many of our family mem- God will, indeed, take care Earth Christian Church in deaths didn’t have to happen.gious folk say, “God will as is the case with all vac- bers and friends have taken of you. You’ll be so glad Gardena. I’ve heard some - reliprotect me.” This is true, cines, but the benefits are it. No one has reported ill you did. After you do, share C-1 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 •DR. MAULANA KARENGA•

Without a doubt and our lives to or what vocation the sin of the sinner, nor his love of our people than be about the world of bring- with no real reason for we should pursue. Thus, it the savagery of the savage, the one in which he teaches ing and sustaining good in reservation, Frantz Omar is an implicit admonition for our enslavers and op- that they, themselves, are the world. Fanon stood out for our or- against assuming we know pressors were the evil ones the source of their own sal- Let us then, Fanon tells ganization Us and remains without due consideration they preached about and vation, indeed, their own us and teaches us, dare to as a model and mirror of the what life’s work we should projected on us. And Fanon liberation in every sense “reconsider the question of revolutionary thought and be about. And it suggests we mocks them saying that af- and substantive meaning humankind.” Let us not do practice which we commit- must think deep about such ter all that arrogant and rac- of the word. In a word, what our oppressors do or ted ourselves to and dared. an important decision, even ist raging and ranting about he teaches, as we say in as we say in Kawaida, “our We did not then and do not when it might seem on the sin, salvation, savagery and Kawaida, we are the source oppressor cannot be our now find the need to accept surface obvious. For we can such, they have not saved of the magic and miracles teacher.” For indeed Fanon the opinions and assess- indeed read both texts and and searched themselves. we must perform and make. tells us, “Humanity is wait- ments of him from others times wrongly and there- And now “look at them Furthermore, we are own ing for something from us hostile or who feel a fad- fore, need to reread and re- today swaying between liberators and a people that other than such an imitation dist deconstructionist need think them regularly. DR. MAULANA KARENGA atomic and spiritual disinte- cannot save itself is lost for- which would be almost an to find fault with heroes Again, Fanon is living, gration.” ever. obscene caricature.” On the and heroines, great men and writing and fighting in the live good lives, think new But Fanon wants us Thus, Fanon teaches contrary, he concludes, we women. Nor do we abandon midst of a revolution and thoughts and dare to con- to know that struggle for us that any leader, orga- must think deep, think new a water-worthy ship when he wants us to think deeply stantly expand the realm of freedom and growth to be nizer, teacher, political or and in the interest of Afri- the tide turns or wind-up about the times and circum- good in the world. He wants ourselves and free our- social educator must dare can and human good and spitting in the wind to see stances we live in and ask us to reject the corrupt and selves requires sacrifice, and discipline themselves the well-being of the world. which way a new wind or ourselves critical questions corruptive views, values discipline and dedication. to provide an education of In a word, he says, we must wave is blowing. Our re- of identity, purpose and and practices of our oppres- For as he says in various liberation, one that is dedi- “work out new concepts spect for Fanon, like all the direction. These are ques- sors. He urges us to “waste ways, the battle and war cated to opening the minds and try to bring into being a models and mirrors we use tions that center us and give no time in sterile litanies are not won by removing and awakening the people new man (and woman)” and to ground and measure our- grounding and meaning to and nauseating imitation” the oppressor from our land to their own capacity and “initiate a new history of selves, is based on a deep our lives. In Kawaida, we of our oppressor. Indeed, and lives. But also remov- potential. In other words, he humankind.” We talk here reading and reasoning as the see culture as the central he condemns our white su- ing them from our hearts says, it is urgent and mor- of a history that is dignity- African tradition of excel- source for ways to engage premacist and racist oppres- and minds. For he says to ally imperative that in our affirming, life-enhancing lence teaches and demands. and answer these interre- sors who “are never done us concerning culture that effort to educate the masses and world-preserving in the In this month of July, the lated and critical questions talking of abstract man yet to free ourselves from the that we “try relentlessly best tradition of our ances- month of Fanon’s birth (July of life and struggle. And it murder (real) men (and views and values of the op- and passionately to teach tors and in the best moral 20, 1925). We turn to reread is here that we agree with women) everywhere they pressor, we must fight to the masses that everything reasoning and practice we and renew our understand- him and Haji Sekou Touré, find them.” liberate our culture. But to depends on them; that if can achieve. ing of him in still other and Haji Malcolm and Amilcar Fanon criticizes the rac- fight for our culture is in the we stagnate, it is their re- Dr. Maulana Karenga, more expansive ways. For Cabral that in the context of ists, colonialists and impe- final analysis “to fight for sponsibility and that if we Professor and Chair of he aids us in dealing with oppression and resistance, rialists who “stifled almost the liberation of the nation,” go forward it is due to them Africana Studies, Califor- some of the critical ques- “the demand for national the whole of humanity in the liberation of our people too; that there is no such nia State University-Long tions of life and thus also culture and the affirmation the name of a so-called themselves. That is to say thing as a demiurge (Plato’s Beach; Executive Direc- critical questions of strug- of the existence of such a spiritual experience.” And to fight for “that material minor deity responsible for tor, African American Cul- gle. Fanon writes, as we live culture represent a special this so-called spiritual ex- keystone which makes the the world); that there is no tural Center (Us); Creator still, in a context of severe battlefield.” Thus, we have perience was a racialized building of culture possi- famous man (or woman) of Kwanzaa; and author and savage oppression and since the 60’s claimed and Christianity constructed ble.” Indeed, he concludes, who will take responsibility of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- righteous and relentless reclaimed African culture to use religion as a tool of “There is no other fight for for everything, but rather tion of Family, Community struggle to end it and create as the central source of our conquest and willing sub- culture which can develop the demiurge is the people and Culture and Essays an ever-expanding realm of self-understanding and self- mission, getting their white- apart from the struggle of themselves and the magic on Struggle: Position and human freedom. assertion in the world. faced and white-fashioned the people.” hands are finally only the Analysis, www.AfricanA- In the chapter titled Fanon tells us, then, god to underwrite and Here Fanon teaches of hands of the people.” Like- mericanCulturalCenter-LA. “On National Culture” in that whatever other mission sanction radical evil in the that love of the people and wise, the miracle and magic org; www.OfficialKwan- his masterpiece, Wretched we have, in the context of world. But in spite of their respecting their capacity to making minds are only the zaaWebsite.org; www. of the Earth, Fanon begins oppression, none is more claims of salvation from free themselves and build minds of the people. And MaulanaKarenga.org. with an often-quoted pas- important than choosing, sin and savagery, we know their lives and future. There those hands and minds, our sage. It is: “Each generation pursuing and fighting for we were not saved from is no stronger expression of sacred text teaches us, must { See KARENGA C-7} must out of relative obscu- freedom. It is, he suggests, •DR. JOHN E. WARREN• rity, discover its mission, as his contemporary, Haji fulfill it or betray it.” The Malcolm taught, part of “relative obscurity” Fanon what it means to be human. speaks of is a lack of clarity That is to say, it is normal and sometimes difficulty we and necessary to struggle experience in trying to dis- to achieve freedom, be free Last week, Majority has to be as important to the anything. The Vice Presi- cern what we should give and exercise freedom to Whip Clyburn, Democratic President, if not more so, dent, while doing all she leader in the U.S. House of than Donald Trump is to the can, is not a substitute for the Los AngeLes sentineL Representatives, made Republican Party The Tex- the Office of the President the observation that the as Democratic Delegation, applying full power. To our “Filibuster” currently being fleeing that state and com- Civil Rights leaders, your used in the U.S. Senate to ing to Washington, D.C. to only message can be: Out block the Voting Rights Bill lobby for the Voting with the filibuster, and pas- as well as the George Floyd Rights Act as a means of sage of the Voting Rights DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. Bill, is a matter of tradition stopping voter suppres- Act. No in-betweens. Executive Publisher / CEO and not a part of the U.S. sion in that state, has given If we did not let the pan- Constitution. There was new meaning to the words, demic stop the protest and JENNIFER J. THOMAS also a reference to how for- “All Gave Some, But Some emergence of our votes to Publisher mer President Lyndon John- Gave All.” take back the White House, KENNETH R. THOMAS son used the full weight of DR. JOHN E. WARREN President Biden has we must not allow the pan- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) his office as President to spent enough years on Cap- demic’s resurgence, Re- RUTH WASHINGTON secure the needed votes to suggested by Congressman itol Hill to know where the publican gerrymandering Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) get the Voting Rights Act Clyburn, now is the time to bodies are buried and who of the Congressional Dis- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. passed. put all power and influence placed them. He and Chuck tricts because of tampering Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) It is a known fact that behind getting the Senate to Schumer cannot continue to with the Census, PAMELA A. BAKEWELL the President of the United act, not only on Infrastruc- play “Gentleman Jack” with or radical Conservative Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer States has far more power ture as slated for this week, Mitch McConnell. McCon- acts of terrorism under the DANNY J. 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Textbooks cost too tending College lege. Accessing books and $115 million proposal for better in their classes and much. Can you remember Education should not other materials digitally the Zero-Textbook Cost become more engaged in being surprised at the high be considered a privilege; can be a real game chang- (ZTC) Degree program. their learning. In the last price tag on the books you it is a right. I know many er, with additional research Advocates, including year, we guided a mas- needed during your col- current students who are showing improved grades Compton College and the sive, multilayered transi- lege days? I am tired of willing to make the invest- as well. Michelson Center for Pub- tion to digital learning at textbook publishers tak- ment in themselves and In 2010, Michelson lic Policy, are applauding Compton College and es- ing advantage of college pursue their education, 20MM seeded the largest this historic investment, as tablished successful online students. I am not sorry but the price keeps it out nonprofit open educational the ZTC program allows learning models that will about making this public of reach. On top of aca- resources publisher, Open- students to start and fin- continue even when we statement, but I will apolo- demic costs (fees, books, Stax. This year alone, over ish their degree programs offer in-person instruction gize to students, particu- computers, and supplies) 4 million students across without paying anything again. Online education is larly Black students, for students are responsible our nation’s institutions of for costly textbooks and here to stay, making open not doing more to make for other expenses such as KEITH CURRY higher education will ben- other instructional mate- educational resources even books and materials more transportation, food, and efit from using OpenStax, rials. Experts believe the more important. We also affordable. Now’s the time housing. Many students tantly high cost of textbooks a library that has grown to $115 million could pro- look forward to seeing the to tackle the high cost of must make difficult choic- adds to the financial obliga- include 42 textbooks and duce an estimated 240 potential impact OER can textbooks, to ensure that es every day – sometimes tions of attending college. produced over $1.2 billion ZTC degree and certificate have on Dual Enrollment higher education is af- skipping meals – in order For some students, this is in student savings. Califor- pathways across the state for high school students fordable and accessible. to pay for their educa- what keeps them from attend- nia’s community colleges of California. taking community college As President/Chief Execu- tion. Then the COVID-19 ing classes. These required are amongst its benefac- Besides the cost sav- courses. Add in the vital tive Officer of Compton pandemic exposed a lack costs particularly affect low- tors, thanks to incredible ings, OER can be used to work of creating culturally College, I take this issue of accessible educational income, underrepresented faculty who have taken highlight diverse voices responsive teaching and personally. It is an essen- resources, and students minority groups, including the initiative to revise their and perspectives in aca- we are on the way to of- tial part of my job to find who were not prepared for Black students. It makes curriculum and replace demic materials. Instruc- fering learning that is truly and implement solutions online classes were left at sense that textbook cost re- costly textbooks with free tion in an OER envi- relevant to many students that ensure all students home, struggling alone. At ductions can support equity materials. Every dollar ronment can promote a who have spent their lives who wish to attend college Compton College, we are goals, but how is that done? I invested in OpenStax has culturally relevant class- not seeing themselves and are able to do so. The cost actively addressing these am honored to partner with produced over $14 in stu- room that considers dif- the stories of their culture of attending college has obstacles through several the Michelson 20MM Foun- dent savings. ference and diversity as in traditional textbooks. steadily increased in re- initiatives, such as a col- dation to solve this problem. “We’ve long been a an asset, not a deficit, so This concludes my cent years, making higher legewide laptop loan pro- Founded by Dr. Gary K. Mi- proponent of OER as free, that students can build on four-part series, where we education unaffordable for gram and by delivering chelson and Alya Michelson, open materials bring down their knowledge and re- discussed ways to help many people, especially meals to students’ homes. the Michelson 20MM Foun- the cost of education and alize that there are many Black students achieve for Black students. We We also support stu- dation is a leader in ensuring improve the classroom ex- ways to learn and under- success, such as examining can see the struggle of this dents through the Comp- equitable college opportuni- perience for both students stand the material. In ad- data to make innovative student group in data, with ton College Oliver W. ties that lead to meaningful and instructors,” Phil Kim, dition, OER can be easily changes, enlisting alumni Compton College Black Conner Promise Program, careers, which aligns with Chief Executive Officer, adapted to incorporate nar- support, and providing students outpacing other which gives eligible high Compton College’s mission. Michelson 20MM. “Stud- ratives and perspectives solutions for the high cost community college stu- school graduates two years For the last decade, Michel- ies have shown that OER that are often not found in of textbooks. Many top- dents in housing and food of enrollment fee waiv- son 20MM has advocated for has significantly improved traditional textbooks and ics remain as we continue insecurity by up to nearly ers and access to a sup- the adoption of open educa- end-of-course grades for other curricular resources, Unapologetically Fighting 15%. And the profound port system to help them tional resources (OER) as a students, particularly for leading to equity-minded for Black Student Success, impact of COVID-19 in through the enrollment way to dramatically improve minority students who teaching and learning for but I hope these articles Los Angeles County cre- process and all the way to access and equity in higher experience nearly twice everyone. At Compton have started something. ated additional challenges. graduation. Many students education by offering materi- the grade increase of their College, we have started Maybe an inspiration to Even before the COV- in this important program als freely and legally through white peers. Furthermore, using OER and intend to think differently about ob- ID-19 pandemic upended are the first in their fam- open licensing for instructors the adoption of OER has have 85%-100% of all taining and utilizing help- so many lives, students ily to attend college so and students to use, adapt, resulted in a decline in courses and degree pro- ful resources, or even the were struggling to pay they are taking a big, bold share, and reuse. As a result, drops, withdrawals, or grams utilizing open edu- motivation for a meaning- school fees in addition to step toward changing their we can lower educational failure grades among those cational resources by fall ful, active dialogue about covering the cost of books, lives while building a costs that can serve as a bar- same populations. OER 2035. Plans are underway what it will take to ensure computers/technology, strong and lasting college- rier to entry, particularly for is an effective tool for to make this happen. These the success of Black stu- and living expenses. This going culture in their fami- students of color. Research achieving equitable out- efforts are being supported dents now and into the fu- final article of my “Un- lies and communities. from Achieving the Dream comes that all our faculty by a generous grant from ture. We will find answers apologetically Fighting for The Rising Cost of found that 17% of underrep- and colleges should uti- the Michelson 20MM by working together and Black Student Success” Textbooks resented minority students lize.” Foundation, who will also offering no apologies for series will discuss the true The Compton College indicated that the cost of Our statewide elected join Compton College as making this happen. cost of attending college Oliver W. Conner Promise educational materials forced officials have recognized a thought partner in this and how we are working Program also provides up them to drop courses. Re- that the high cost of text- work. to lower those costs while to $400 per year for text- search also shows that 52% books is harming com- Closing the Loop removing the barriers that books and course materi- of underrepresented minori- munity college students. When students don’t Keith Curry, Ed.D. keep students from reach- als and supplies. This is an ties say that OER courses In the recent state budget, have to worry about their President/CEO ing their goals. important part of the pro- will have a significant impact the legislature fully fund- financial situation, includ- Compton College The Total Cost of At- gram because the exorbi- on their ability to afford col- ed Governor Newsom’s ing textbook costs, they do • MARC H. MORIAL•

Ending the “Three Pandemics” of Racial Inequity in Health Care, Economics and Public Safety Requires Innovation, Deliberation

The COVID-19 pan- toward a nation where holds to build wealth and a gresswoman Katie Porter ed States Federal Commu- demic not only unmasked police approach the com- credit history, an approach • Dr. Lisa A. Coo- nications Commission the stark racial inequities munities they serve as al- to treating hypertension per, Founder, and Director The report includes a in the nation’s economic, lies and collaborators, and that focuses on social at Johns Hopkins Center focus on two major policy health care and public not hostile combatants; needs like housing and for Health Equity proposals the National Ur- safety status quo; it gave where every citizen has transportation, and virtual • Illinois Congress- ban League developed in rise to a fierce resistance to equal access to the ballot responses to some police woman Robin Kelly 2021 to address racial ineq- that status quo and fueled box, where fatal complica- calls. • Matthew Mc- uities in public safety and demand for racial justice tions in pregnancy are just “The New Normal: Curdy, Director of Pro- the economy. 21 Pillars for that grows more intense as rare for Black mothers Diverse, Equitable, and grams at Health De- Redefining Public Safety with each passing month. as for as white mothers, Inclusive makes the case signED, and President & and Restoring Community The National Urban where the value of a home that dismantling structural Co-Founder of BLKHLTH Trust is a comprehensive League’s 2021 State of is not determined by the racism -- identifying and Inc. framework for criminal Black America® report, race of its owner.” repairing the cracks in our • Thasunda Brown justice advocacy that takes “The New Normal: Di- Analysis from research MARC H. MORIAL national foundation – will Duckett, President & CEO a holistic approach to pub- verse, Equitable & In- partners Brookings In- result in more resilient and at TIAA lic safety, the restoration of clusive,” charts a path stitution, Johns Hopkins nerable to COVID-19’s eco- dynamic institutions that • Lauren-Brooke trust between communities forward as the nation Center for Health Equity, nomic fallout; economic bur- expand opportunity for ev- Eisen, Director for the Jus- and law enforcement, and emerges from these “three and Center for Policing dens like lack of high-speed eryone,” Morial said. “To tice program at the Bren- a path forward for mean- pandemics.” Equity not only reveal internet access and a dearth quote a flippant sentiment nan Center for Justice at ingful change. The Lewis “The United States how structural and insti- of health-care facilities in frequently shared on so- NYU Law School Latimer Plan for Digital finds itself at crossroads of tutional racism magnified Black neighborhoods con- cial media, equal rights for • Wade Hender- Equity and Inclusion is a racial reckoning,” Nation- the devastation inflicted tributed more to the vaccine others does not mean less son, Interim President and strategy for leveraging the al Urban League President by COVID-19 infection racial gap than hesitancy; rights for you. It’s not pie.” CEO, Leadership Con- tools of the information and CEO Marc H. Mo- and death, economic col- and overpolicing of Black Featured authors in- ference on Civil and Hu- economy to create a more rial said. “One path leads lapse and police violence, communities – particularly clude: man Rights and Founding equitable and inclusive so- backward, toward the “old but also offer a glimpse of frequent stops of Black boys, • Kristen E. Board Member, Center for ciety. normal:” a return to the a more equitable future. is associated with more crime Broady, Fellow at Brook- Responsible Lending The 2021 report does marginalization, discrimi- Among the findings: among those boys, not less. ings Metropolitan Policy • Former U.S. At- not include an Equality nation, and segregation Higher rates of unemploy- Program torney General Eric H. IndexTM, a calculation of that left Black and Brown ment, lower household The report highlights in- • Andre M. Perry, Holder, Jr., Chairman of the social and economic Americans exceptionally incomes and net worth, novative solutions for over- Senior Fellow at Brook- the National Democratic status of African Ameri- vulnerable to a deadly vi- and the crushing burden coming racial barriers, such ings Metropolitan Policy Redistricting Committee cans relative to whites. rus and economic despera- of housing costs left Black as free and low-cost banking Program • Geoffrey Starks, tion. The other path leads Americans uniquely vul- services that allow house- • California Con- Commissioner of the Unit- {See MORIAL C-6} NEWS A-7 THURSDAY,C-3 JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELESTHURSDAY, SENTINEL JULY 22, 2021

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Have you ever known we have. Our self-worth alization was instrumental In a timely manner, I had “my tongue is like the pen be only serving the god anyone who measured their is actually determined by in laying the foundation of been writing and thinking of a ready scribe” (Psalm they think about or again self-worth by the size of the level of importance we my self-worth which I was on the subject of “spiritual 45:1).” Ezra 7:6 describes substituting what they have their bank account or by place on ourselves. Our able to build upon as an adultery” which is idola- Ezra as a skilled scribe. defined who or what is god their physical appearance? self-worth controls how adult woman. try. The term “idolatry” is Adultery itself is a term to them. What are they fol- Too many people in this ma- we see ourselves. How we One of the ways I was more commonly used and which can be applied for lowing? Just to set the re- terialistic world we live in think determines what we able to build my self-worth easily recognizable bibli- betrayal, disobedience, un- cord straight, my emphasis do not know the difference believe, what we believe and stay strong despite a cally than the term “spiri- faithfulness, etc. There is is on “The Son of God.” between their net worth and determines how we act and less than perfect childhood tual adultery.” On the other not enough space to write When I read Dr. Cornel their self-worth. The yard- how we act is a product of was to forgive those who hand, the term “adultery” the many words which can West’s letter of resigna- stick we measure our worth what value we place on our- hurt me, disappointed me, is most commonly used in be classified as spiritual tion and saw his reference as a person is a major con- selves. I know that my self- and made me grow up to the context of sexual mat- adultery. However, we can to his mother’s death with tributing factor in the deci- worth was adversely affect- soon. I knew for me to be- ters, fornication and mar- briefly define “spiritual the words” “intellectual sions we make, the friends ed by some of the trauma come the person I wanted riage trespasses. We will adultery” as any thing or and spiritual bankruptcy” we choose, the thoughts we and drama of my childhood to be I could not feel guilty not highlight that subject any activity which is sub- that seemed to precisely have about love and life, caused by abandonment and or ashamed of my situations right now. Let’s stick to stituted for worshipping describe my thinking “ and the way we feel about abuse. But, by the grace of and circumstances. My the subject at hand, which “the One True God.” Now, spiritual adultery.” That’s others and ourselves. We God and the extraordinary grandmother taught me to can be discussed and writ- what might these things just the thing, people do should never confuse our love of my grandmother, I focus on my strengths and ten about far beyond our be? Again, my thoughts are one thing and cloak it un- valuables (what we have) was able to regain my con- excel in anything I chose to reading here. It would be drawn to the current situa- der a different title or a with our value (who we are fidence and develop a love try or participate in. She also great if I have the time tions which are now being different motive; when in and whose we are). of self which enlightened taught me to love myself, needed in my lifetime to experienced in All Nations fact their true selves are in Too often many of us me to recognize that I was learn from my mistakes and write profusely expound- of this world. Some people the background, a shadow. think who we are depends a child of the King of Kings ing on our subject here at say they are serving God; They just don’t want to tell on what we do or what and Lord of Lords. This re- {See wendy C-6} hand. As the scriptures say, (what god?) but they may {See parker C-6}

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I declare that all information MUSIC, 2. 1866 FM, 4843 SAN JOSE CREEK WATER RECLAMATION PLANT Matthew-Bullock Be órdenes puede hacerlas coveredca.com. O llame a in this statement is true and COLISEUM STREET APT. REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS The Court orders that all acatar en cualquier lugar de Covered California al 1-800- correct. (A registrant who 1, Los Angeles, CA 90016 (Bid Opening August 24, 2021 - Estimate $675,000- $1,125,000) persons interested in this California. 300-0213. declares as true any material County of LOS ANGELES matter appear before this FEE WAIVER: If you cannot WARNING - IMPORTANT matter pursuant to Section Mailing Address: 4843 Contracting and Supply Opportunities Include: court at the hearing indicated pay the filing fee, ask the clerk INFORMATION 17913 of the Business and COLISEUM STREET APT. 1, Civil; Concrete, Flowable Fill, Construction Inspection, Demolitions, below to show cause, if any, for a fee waiver form. The California law provides that, Professions code that the Los Angeles, CA 90016 Electrical, Environmental Services, Excavating Services, Fuel, Landscaping, Material Testing, Materials Handling, Paving, Street/ why the petition for change of court may order you to pay for purposes of division of registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): Road Materials, Surveying. name should not be granted. back all or part of the fees and property upon dissolution is guilty of a misdemeanor MOIRO KONCHELLAH, 4843 Any person objecting to the costs that the court waived for of a marriage or domestic punishable by a fine not to COLISEUM STREET APT. 1, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts encourage name changes described you or the other party. partnership or upon legal exceed one thousand dollars LOS ANGELES, CA 90016 participation of minority, women, disadvantaged, above must file a written EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: separation, property acquired ($1,000)). This business is conducted by disabled veterans, and small business enterprises. objection that includes the Si no puede pagar la cuota by the parties during marriage S/ TOSHA RIEA LEWIS, an Individual reasons for the objection at de presentación, pida al or domestic partnership in Owner The registrant(s) started doing Plans and Specifications may be obtained through Quest least two court days before secretario un formulario de joint form is presumed to be This statement was filed business on 01/2021. Construction Data Network (QuestCDN) for a nonrefundable fee the matter is scheduled to exención de cuotas. La corte community property. If either with the County Clerk of I declare that all information of $15.00. This can be done via a link on the Districts’ Listing of be heard and must appear puede ordenar que usted party to this action should Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and Advertised Construction Projects at the hearing to show cause pague, ya sea en parte o por die before the jointly held 06/30/2021. correct. (A registrant who webpage https://www.lacsd.org/opportunities/bidspur/constrbids. why the petition should not be completo, las cuotas y costos community property is divided, NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material asp or by inputting Quest project number 7932544 granted. If no written objection de la corte previamente the language in the deed that Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section through the QuestCDN website (www.questcdn.com). is timely filed, the court may exentos a petición de usted o characterizes how title is held 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” and click on “Opportunities, grant the petition without a de la otra parte. (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants Statement generally expires Professions code that the Construction Bids” hearing. 1. The name and address in common, or community at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false Notice of Hearing: of the court are (El nombre property) will be controlling, the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor CNSB#3492267 Date: 09/10/2021, Time: 8:30 y dirección de la corte son): and not the community in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to AM, Dept.: M Los Angeles Superior Court, property presumption. You Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars want to call an attorney right The address of the court is 111 North Hill Street, Los should consult your attorney in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). away. If you do not know an 825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley if you want the community 17920, where it expires S/ MOIRO KONCHELLAH, CIVIL attorney, you may want to call 90503 Mosk Courthouse - Central property presumption to be 40 days after any change Owner an attorney referral service. If A copy of this Order to Show District written into the recorded title in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed you cannot afford an attorney, Cause shall be published at 2. The name, address, and to the property. statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of you may be eligible for free least once each week for four telephone number of the ADVERTENCIA - 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE legal services from a nonprofit successive weeks prior to petitioner’s attorney, or the IMFORMACIÓN in the residence address of 07/02/2021. FOR CHANGE OF NAME legal services program. You the date set for hearing on petitioner without an attorney, IMPORTANTE a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with Case No. 21CHCP00254 can locate these nonprofit the petition in the following are: (El nombre, dirección De acuerdo a la ley de Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section Superior Court of California, groups at the California newspaper of general y número de teléfono del California, las propiedades Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name County of Los Angeles Legal Services Web site circulation, printed in this abogado del demandante, adquiridas por las partes before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires Petition of: Andrea Letts and (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), county: Los Angeles Sentinel o del demandante si no durante su matrimonio o January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from Garth Letts for Change of the California Courts Online Date: 07/09/2021 tiene abogado, son): Margo pareja de hecho en forma Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Name Self-Help Center (www. Deirdre Hill Bouchet, Esq.- Bar No: conjunta se consideran must be accompanied by the in the office of the County TO ALL INTERESTED courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or Judge of the Superior Court 133140, Law Office of Margo propiedad comunitaria para Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided PERSONS: by contacting your local court 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 Bouchet 400 Corporate fines de la división de bienes The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Petitioner Andrea Letts and or county bar association. CNS-3491386# Pointe, #300, Culver City, CA que ocurre cuando se produce does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires Garth Letts on behalf of minor NOTE: The court has a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 90230 T: (888) 909-9140; F: una disolución o separación the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Lucas Emanuel Letts filed a statutory lien for waived fees (310) 295-2308 legal del matrimonio o pareja Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the petition with this court for a and costs on any settlement ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Date (Fecha): MAY 25 2021 de hecho. Si cualquiera in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section decree changing names as or arbitration award of FOR CHANGE OF NAME Sherri R. Carter, Clerk, by de las partes de este caso another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change follows: $10,000 or more in a civil Case No. 21VECP00310 (Secretario, por) R.W, Deputy llega a fallecer antes de or common law (See Section in the residence address of Lucas Emanuel Letts to Lucas case. The court’s lien must Superior Court of California, (Asistente) que se divida la propiedad 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Elliot Letts be paid before the court will County of Los Angeles [SEAL] comunitaria de tenencia Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name The Court orders that all dismiss the case. Petition of: HENRY NGUYEN, STANDARD FAMILY LAW conjunta, el destino de la Original Filing Statement must be filed persons interested in this ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. a minor by his parent, DAO RESTRAINING ORDERS misma quedará determinado 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 before the expiration. Effective matter appear before this Si no responde dentro de 30 TUYET PHAM for Change of Starting immediately, you por las cláusulas de la CNS-3493856# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious court at the hearing indicated días, la corte puede decidir Name and your spouse or domestic escritura correspondiente que LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement below to show cause, if any, en su contra sin escuchar su TO ALL INTERESTED partner are restrained from: describen su tenencia (por ej., must be accompanied by the why the petition for change of versión. Lea la información a PERSONS: 1. removing the minor tenencia conjunta, tenencia FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. name should not be granted. continuación. Petitioner Dao Tuyet Pham children of the parties from en común o propiedad NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement Any person objecting to the Tiene 30 DÍAS DE on behalf of Henry Nguyen, a the state or applying for a new comunitaria) y no por la File No. 2021149418 does not of itself authorize name changes described CALENDARIO después minor, filed a petition with this or replacement passport for presunción de propiedad The following person(s) is the use in this state of a above must file a written de que le entreguen esta court for a decree changing those minor children without comunitaria. Si quiere que la (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name objection that includes the citación y papeles legales names as follows: the prior written consent of presunción comunitaria quede PARK MESA HEIGHTS in violation of the rights of reasons for the objection at para presentar una respuesta HENRY NGUYEN to HENRY the other party or an order of registrada en la escritura de la ENTERPRISES, 6701 6TH another under Federal, State, least two court days before por escrito en esta corte y DUY PHAM the court; propiedad, debería consultar AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, or common law (See Section the matter is scheduled to hacer que se entregue una The Court orders that all 2. cashing, borrowing against, con un abogado. CA 90043 County of LOS 14411 et seq., Business and be heard and must appear copia al demandante. Una persons interested in this canceling, transferring, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22/21 ANGELES Professions Code). at the hearing to show cause carta o una llamada telefónica matter appear before this disposing of, or changing the CNS-3487837# Registered owner(s): Original Filing why the petition should not be no lo protegen. Su respuesta court at the hearing indicated beneficiaries of any insurance LOS ANGELES SENTINEL APRIL SHANEE MAYFIELD, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 granted. If no written objection por escrito tiene que estar below to show cause, if any, or other coverage, including 6701 6TH AVENUE, LOS CNS-3493655# is timely filed, the court may en formato legal correcto why the petition for change of life, health, automobile, and ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ANGELES, CA 90043 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL grant the petition without a si desea que procesen su name should not be granted. disability, held for the benefit FOR CHANGE OF NAME This business is conducted by hearing. caso en la corte. Es posible Any person objecting to the of the parties and their minor Case No. 21STCP02001 an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Notice of Hearing: que haya un formulario que name changes described children; Superior Court of California, The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT Date: September 14, 2021, usted pueda usar para su above must file a written 3. transferring, encumbering, County of Los Angeles business on 06/2021. File No. 2021151830 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: F49 respuesta. Puede encontrar objection that includes the hypothecating, concealing, Petition of: Phillip Courtney I declare that all information The following person(s) is The address of the court estos formularios de la corte y reasons for the objection at or in any way disposing of Frazier Jr for Change of Name in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: is 9425 Penfield Avenue, más información en el Centro least two court days before any property, real or personal, TO ALL INTERESTED correct. (A registrant who FIVE STAR Chatsworth, CA 91311 de Ayuda de las Cortes de the matter is scheduled to whether community, quasi- PERSONS: declares as true any material TRANSPORTATION, 1612 A copy of this Order to Show California (www.sucorte. be heard and must appear community, or separate, Petitioner Phillip Courtney matter pursuant to Section N. ANZAC AVE., COMPTON, Cause shall be published at ca.gov), en la biblioteca de at the hearing to show cause without the written consent of Frazier Jr filed a petition 17913 of the Business and CA 90222 County of LOS least once each week for four leyes de su condado o en why the petition should not be the other party or an order of with this court for a decree Professions code that the ANGELES successive weeks prior to la corte que le quede más granted. If no written objection the court, except in the usual changing names as follows: registrant knows to be false Mailing Address: P.O. BOX the date set for hearing on cerca. Si no puede pagar is timely filed, the court may course of business or for the Phillip Courtney Frazier Jr to is guilty of a misdemeanor 470323, LOS ANGELES, CA the petition in the following la cuota de presentación, grant the petition without a necessities of life; and Phillip Courtney Frazier El punishable by a fine not to 90047 newspaper of general pida al secretario de la corte hearing. 4. creating a nonprobate The Court orders that all exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): circulation, printed in this que le dé un formulario de Notice of Hearing: transfer or modifying a persons interested in this ($1,000)). JACK B. ANDERSON, 1612 county: Los Angeles Sentinel exención de pago de cuotas. Date: 08/06/2021, Time: 8:30 nonprobate transfer in a matter appear before this S/ APRIL SHANEE N. ANZAC AVE., COMPTON, Date: July 13, 2021 Si no presenta su respuesta AM, Dept.: A, Room: 510 manner that affects the court at the hearing indicated MAYFIELD, Owner CA 90222 David B. Gelfound a tiempo, puede perder el The address of the court is disposition of property subject below to show cause, if any, This statement was filed This business is conducted by Judge of the Superior Court caso por incumplimiento y 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van why the petition for change of with the County Clerk of an Individual 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 to the transfer, without the la corte le podrá quitar su Nuys, CA 91401 written consent of the other name should not be granted. Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) started doing CNS-3493956# sueldo, dinero y bienes sin A copy of this Order to Show Any person objecting to the 07/01/2021. business on 09/2011. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL party or an order of the más advertencia. Cause shall be published at court. Before revocation of a name changes described NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information Hay otros requisitos legales. least once each week for four nonprobate transfer can take above must file a written Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and AMENDED ORDER TO Es recomendable que llame a successive weeks prior to objection that includes the 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who SHOW CAUSE effect or a right of survivorship un abogado inmediatamente. the date set for hearing on to property can be eliminated, reasons for the objection at Statement generally expires declares as true any material FOR CHANGE OF NAME Si no conoce a un abogado, the petition in the following least two court days before at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section Case No. 21STCP01824 notice of the change must be puede llamar a un servicio de newspaper of general filed and served on the other the matter is scheduled to the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and Superior Court of California, remisión a abogados. Si no circulation, printed in this be heard and must appear in the office of the County Professions code that the County of Los Angeles party. puede pagar a un abogado, county: Los Angeles Sentinel You must notify each other of at the hearing to show cause Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false Petition of: Diana Lineth es posible que cumpla con Date: 06/17/2021 why the petition should not be in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Ramirez for Change of Name any proposed extraordinary los requisitos para obtener HUEY P. COTTON expenditures at least five granted. If no written objection 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to TO ALL INTERESTED servicios legales gratuitos Judge of the Superior Court is timely filed, the court may 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars PERSONS: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/21 business days prior to de un programa de servicios incurring these extraordinary grant the petition without a in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). Petitioner Diana Lineth legales sin fines de lucro. CNS-3489752# hearing. statement pursuant to Section S/ JACK B. ANDERSON, Ramirez filed a petition LOS ANGELES SENTINEL expenditures and account to Puede encontrar estos the court for all extraordinary Notice of Hearing: 17913 other than a change Owner with this court for a decree grupos sin fines de lucro Date: 08/09/2021, Time: 11:00 in the residence address of This statement was filed changing names as follows: SUMMONS (Family Law) expenditures made after en el sitio web de California these restraining orders are AM, Dept.: 26, Room: 316 a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Diana Lineth Ramirez to Diana Legal Services, (www. CITACIÓN (Derecho The address of the court is Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on Lineth Ramirez Vielman familiar) effective. However, you may lawhelpcalifornia.org), en use community property, 111 North Hill Street, Los Statement must be filed 07/06/2021. The Court orders that all el Centro de Ayuda de las CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO Angeles, CA 90012 before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with persons interested in this DE CASO): 21STFL05976 quasi-community property, or Cortes de California, (www. your own separate property to A copy of this Order to Show January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section matter appear before this sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose NOTICE TO RESPONDENT Cause shall be published at Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name court at the hearing indicated (Name): AVISO AL pay an attorney to help you or en contacto con la corte o el to pay court costs. least once each week for four must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires below to show cause, if any, colegio de abogados locales. DEMANDADO (Nombre): successive weeks prior to Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from why the petition for change of Michael Robinson ÓRDENES DE AVISO: Por ley, la corte RESTRICCIÓN ESTÁNDAR the date set for hearing on The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed name should not be granted. tiene derecho a reclamar las You have been sued. Read the petition in the following does not of itself authorize in the office of the County Any person objecting to the the information below and on DE DERECHO FAMILIAR cuotas y los costos exentos En forma inmediata, usted y newspaper of general the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided name changes described por imponer un gravamen the next page. circulation, printed in this Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section above must file a written Lo han demandado. Lea la su cónyuge o pareja de hecho sobre cualquier recuperación tienen prohibido: county: Los Angeles Sentinel in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires objection that includes the de $10,000 ó más de valor información a continuación y Date: June 23, 2021 another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change reasons for the objection at en la página siguiente. 1. llevarse del estado de recibida mediante un acuerdo California a los hijos menores Elaine Lu or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the least two court days before o una concesión de arbitraje Petitioner’s name is: Judge of the Superior Court 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section the matter is scheduled to Nombre del demandante: de las partes, o solicitar un 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22/21 en un caso de derecho civil. pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto Professions Code). 17913 other than a change be heard and must appear Tiene que pagar el gravamen Stephanie Robinson CNS-3487769# Original Filing in the residence address of at the hearing to show cause You have 30 calendar days para los hijos menores, sin LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 de la corte antes de que la el consentimiento previo por a registered owner. A new why the petition should not be corte pueda desechar el caso. after this Summons and CNS-3493849# Fictitious Business Name granted. If no written objection Petition are served on you to escrito de la otra parte o sin ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The name and address of the una orden de la corte; Statement must be filed is timely filed, the court may court is (El nombre y dirección file a Response (form FL-120) FOR CHANGE OF NAME before the expiration. Effective grant the petition without a at the court and have a copy 2. cobrar, pedir prestado, Case No. 21TRCP00198 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS de la corte es): Superior Court cancelar, transferir, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious hearing. of Orange County, 700 Civic served on the petitioner. A Superior Court of California, NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement Notice of Hearing: letter, phone call, or court deshacerse o cambiar el County of Los Angeles File No. 2021149898 Center Drive West, Santa nombre de los beneficiarios must be accompanied by the Date: August 23, 2021, Time: Ana, CA 92701 appearance will not protect Petition of: Donnie Morris The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. 11:00 a.m., Dept.: 26, Room: you. de cualquier seguro u otro Norton for Change of Name (are) doing business as: The name, address, and tipo de cobertura, como The filing of this statement 316 telephone number of plaintiff’s If you do not file your TO ALL INTERESTED A & M TOW SERVICE, 859 does not of itself authorize The address of the court Response on time, the court de vida, salud, vehículo y PERSONS: N LA BREA, Los Angeles, attorney, or plaintiff without discapacidad, que tenga como the use in this state of a is 111 N. Hill Street, Los an attorney, is (El nombre, may make orders affecting Petitioner Donnie Morris CA 90038 County of LOS Fictitious Business Name Angeles, CA 90012 your marriage or domestic beneficiario(s) a las partes y Norton filed a petition with this ANGELES la dirección y el número su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); in violation of the rights of A copy of this Order to Show de teléfono del abogado partnership, your property, court for a decree changing Articles of Incorporation or another under Federal, State, Cause shall be published at and custody of your children. 3. transferir, gravar, hipotecar, names as follows: Organization Number: LLC/AI del demandante, o del ocultar o deshacerse de or common law (See Section least once each week for four demandante que no tiene You may be ordered to pay Donnie Morris Norton to No 2442252 14411 et seq., Business and successive weeks prior to support and attorney fees and cualquier manera de cualquier Donna Norton Registered owner(s): abogado, es): Law Offices of propiedad, inmueble o Professions Code). the date set for hearing on Jeffrey T. Bell.; 11001 Valley costs. The Court orders that all A.M.SPEED AUTO CENTER Original Filing the petition in the following For legal advice, contact a personal, ya sea comunitaria, persons interested in this INC, 859 N LA BREA, LOS 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 Mall, Suite 300, El Monte, CA cuasicomunitaria o separada, newspaper of general 91731; 626-280-8787 lawyer immediately. Get matter appear before this ANGELES, CA 90038; State CNS-3493648# circulation, printed in this help finding a lawyer at the sin el consentimiento escrito court at the hearing indicated of Incorporation: CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL DATE (Fecha): 08/16/2019 de la otra parte o una orden county: Los Angeles Sentinel DAVID H. YAMASAKI, Clerk of California Courts Online Self- below to show cause, if any, This business is conducted by Date: 7/6/2021 Help Center (www.courts. de la corte, excepto en el why the petition for change of a Corporation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the Court Clerk (Secretario), curso habitual de actividades Elaine Lu by Brenda Sanchez, Deputy ca.gov/selfhelp), at the name should not be granted. The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT Judge of the Superior Court California Legal Services personales y comerciales Any person objecting to the business on N/A. File No. 2021157077 (Adjunto) o para satisfacer las 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 (SEAL) website (www.lawhelpca.org), name changes described I declare that all information The following person(s) is CNS-3492806# or by contacting your local necesidades de la vida; y above must file a written in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL STATEMENT OF DAMAGES 4. crear o modificar una (Personal Injury or Wrongful county bar association. objection that includes the correct. (A registrant who RAE’S DINER, 2106 W 97TH Tiene 30 días de calendario transferencia no testamentaria reasons for the objection at declares as true any material STREET, LOS ANGELES, SUMMONS Death) de manera que afecte la To: Nancy York después de haber recibido la least two court days before matter pursuant to Section CA 90047 County of LOS (CITACION JUDICIAL) entrega legal de esta Citación asignación de una propiedad the matter is scheduled to 17913 of the Business and ANGELES CASE NUMBER (Número del Plaintiff: Daniel Espraza sujeta a transferencia, sin el seeks damages in the above- y Petición para presentar be heard and must appear Professions code that the Registered owner(s): Caso): una Respuesta (formulario consentimiento por escrito de at the hearing to show cause registrant knows to be false DANA RAE JACKSON, 2106 30-2019-01091115-CU-PA- entitled action, as follows: la otra parte o una orden de 1. GENERAL DAMAGES: FL-120) ante la corte y why the petition should not be is guilty of a misdemeanor W 97TH STREET, LOS CJC efectuar la entrega legal de la corte. Antes de que se granted. If no written objection punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90047; State Judge Richard Lee Pain, suffering, and pueda eliminar la revocación inconvenience $1,000,000 una copia al demandante. is timely filed, the court may exceed one thousand dollars of Incorporation: CA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT Una carta o llamada telefónica de una transferencia no grant the petition without a ($1,000)). This business is conducted by (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Emotional distress $1,000,000 testamentaria, se debe 2. SPECIAL DAMAGES: o una audiencia de la corte no hearing. A.M.SPEED AUTO CENTER an Individual Jeffrey York; Nancy York; basta para protegerlo. presentar ante la corte un Notice of Hearing: INC The registrant(s) started doing DOES 1-25, inclusive Medical expenses $1,000,000 aviso del cambio y hacer una Future medical expenses Si no presenta su Respuesta Date: 08/13/2021, Time: 8:30 S/ MKRTICH DISHIGRIKYAN, business on 06/2021. YOU ARE BEING SUED a tiempo, la corte puede entrega legal de dicho aviso a AM, Dept.: M President I declare that all information BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ $1,000,000 la otra parte. Loss of earnings $1,000,000 dar órdenes que afecten su The address of the court is This statement was filed in this statement is true and DEMANDANDO EL matrimonio o pareja de hecho, Cada parte tiene que notificar 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who DEMANDANTE): Daniel Loss of future earning a la otra sobre cualquier gasto capacity $1,000,000 sus bienes y la custodia de CA 90503-5095 Los Angeles County on declares as true any material Esparza sus hijos. La corte también extraordinario propuesto por A copy of this Order to Show 07/02/2021. matter pursuant to Section NOTICE! You have been Date: July 1, 2021 lo menos cinco días hábiles S/ Jeffrey T. Bell le puede ordenar que pague Cause shall be published at NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and sued. The court may decide manutención, y honorarios y antes de realizarlo, y rendir least once each week for four Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the against you without your STATEMENT OF DAMAGES cuenta a la corte de todos (Personal Injury or Wrongful costos legales. successive weeks prior to 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false being heard unless you Para asesoramiento legal, los gastos extraordinarios the date set for hearing on Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor respond within 30 days. Read Death) realizados después de que To: Jeffrey York póngase en contacto de the petition in the following at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to the information below. inmediato con un abogado. estas órdenes de restricción newspaper of general the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars You have 30 CALENDAR Plaintiff: Daniel Espraza hayan entrado en vigencia. seeks damages in the above- Puede obtener información circulation, printed in this in the office of the County ($1,000)). DAYS after this summons and para encontrar un abogado No obstante, puede usar county: Los Angeles Sentinel Clerk, except, as provided S/ DANA RAE JACKSON, legal papers are served on entitled action, as follows: propiedad comunitaria, 1. GENERAL DAMAGES: en el Centro de Ayuda de Date: June 22, 2021 in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner you to file a written response las Cortes de California cuasicomunitaria o suya Deirdre Hill 17920, where it expires This statement was filed at this court and have a copy Pain, suffering, and separada para pagar a un inconvenience $1,000,000 (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en Judge of the Superior Court 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of served on the plaintiff. A letter el sitio web de los Servicios abogado que lo ayude o para 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22/21 in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on or phone call will not protect Emotional distress $1,000,000 pagar los costos de la corte. CNS-3487761# 2. SPECIAL DAMAGES: Legales de California (www. statement pursuant to Section 07/12/2021. you. Your written response lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose NOTICE—ACCESS TO LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with must be in proper legal form Medical expenses $1,000,000 AFFORDABLE HEALTH Future medical expenses en contacto con el colegio de in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section if you want the court to hear abogados de su condado. INSURANCE: Do you or a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name your case. There may be $1,000,000 someone in your household Loss of earnings $1,000,000 NOTICE—RESTRAINING Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires a court form that you can ORDERS ARE ON PAGE need affordable health FICTITIOUS Statement must be filed at the end of five years from use for your response. You Loss of future earning insurance? If so, you should capacity $1,000,000 2: These restraining orders before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed can find these court forms are effective against both apply for Covered California. BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County and more information at the Date: July 1, 2021 Covered California can S/ Jeffrey T. Bell spouses or domestic partners Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided California Courts Online Self- until the petition is dismissed, help reduce the cost you NAMES must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section Help Center (www.courtinfo. 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 CNS-3491686# a judgment is entered, pay towards high quality Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires ca.gov/selfhelp), your county LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or the court makes further affordable health care. For The filing of this statement 40 days after any change law library, or the courthouse orders. They are enforceable more information, visit www. does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the nearest you. If you cannot pay ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE anywhere in California by any coveredca.com. Or call FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section the filing fee, ask the court FOR CHANGE OF NAME law enforcement officer who Covered California at 1-800- NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change clerk for a fee waiver form. If Case No. 21TRCP00230 has received or seen a copy 300-1506. File No. 2021147423 in violation of the rights of in the residence address of you do not file your response Superior Court of California, of them. AVISO฀ACCESO A The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new on time, you may lose the County of Los Angeles AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name case by default, and your Petition of: Myles Victor- DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ECONÓMICO: BLACK MYSTIK CO, 334 S 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed wages, money, and property Bullock Washington for ENCUENTRAN EN LA ¿Necesita seguro de salud MAIN STREET APT 9406, Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective may be taken without further Change of Name PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de a un costo asequible, ya LOS ANGELES, CA 90013 Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious warning from the court. TO ALL INTERESTED restricción están en vigencia sea para usted o alguien en County of LOS ANGELES 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 Business Name Statement There are other legal PERSONS: en cuanto a ambos cónyuges su hogar? Si es así, puede Registered owner(s): CNS-3493716# must be accompanied by the requirements. 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Affidavit of Identity form. S/ JON CADERAO, Partner Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los All Statement of Qualifications from the date of mailing or The filing of this statement This statement was filed must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Angeles County on June 14, (SOQ) must be uploaded to personal delivery to you of a does not of itself authorize with the County Clerk of Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change 2021. the LACCD Planetbids vendor notice under section 9052 of 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22/21 the use in this state of a Los Angeles County on The filing of this statement in the residence address of portal the California Probate Code. Fictitious Business Name 06/17/2021. does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new CNS-3487835# in violation of the rights of NOTICE-In accordance with the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL by: Other California statutes and another under Federal, State, Subdivision (a) of Section Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed legal authority may affect or common law (See Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective FICTITIOUS BUSINESS August 9th, 2021 by 2:00 your rights as a creditor. You 14411 et seq., Business and Statement generally expires another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NAME STATEMENT PM. may want to consult with an Professions Code). at the end of five years from or common law (See Section Business Name Statement File No. 2021126251 The following person(s) is attorney knowledgeable in Original Filing the date on which it was filed 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the The Applicant assumes full California law. 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 (are) doing business as: in the office of the County Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. and sole responsibility for YOU MAY EXAMINE the file CNS-3493636# Clerk, except, as provided Original The filing of this statement GRANT NOTARY SERVICES, timely receipt of its SOQ and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/21 does not of itself authorize 4015 FAIRWAY BLVD, View any other documents required kept by the court. If you are 17920, where it expires CNS-3489570# the use in this state of a Park, CA 90043 County of to be submitted with the SOQ, a person interested in the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES by the District. The District estate, you may file with the NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the in violation of the rights of Registered owner(s): will have no responsibility court a Request for Special File No. 2021149530 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LEONARD K. GRANT, 4015 statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, for SOQ’s not submitted in a Notice (form DE-154) of the The following person(s) is 17913 other than a change NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section FAIRWAY BLVD, VIEW timely manner, no matter the (are) doing business as: File No. 2021131517 PARK, CA 90043; State of filing of an inventory and in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and reason. appraisal of estate assets DIPPITY DONUTS, 9513 a registered owner. A new The following person(s) is Professions Code). Incorporation: CA VANNESS AVENUE, LOS Fictitious Business Name (are) doing business as: Renewal Filing This business is conducted by RFQ Documents, including or of any petition or account ANGELES, CA 90305 County Statement must be filed THE OKAPUNA 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/21 an Individual instructions to Applicants, will as provided in Probate Code of LOS ANGELES before the expiration. Effective FOUNDATION, 3900 CNS-3488651# The registrant(s) started doing be available to Applicants No section 1250. A Request Registered owner(s): January 1, 2014, the Fictitious VIRGINIA RD, Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL business on 05/2021. Later Than July 15th, 2021, for Special Notice form is EDWIN STEWART, CA 90009 County of LOS I declare that all information Business Name Statement at the: available from the court clerk. 9513 S. VANNESS AVE, must be accompanied by the ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in this statement is true and INGLEWOOD, CA 90305; Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT correct. (A registrant who Attorney for Petitioner Affidavit of Identity form. Online Vendor Portal JOHN PARK, ESQ. - SBN State of Incorporation: CA The filing of this statement KOLANI WILLIAMS, File No. 2021140511 declares as true any material http://www.planetbids. This business is conducted by does not of itself authorize 3900 VIRGINIA RD., LOS The following person(s) is matter pursuant to Section com/portal/portal. 310880 an Individual the use in this state of a ANGELES, CA 90008; State (are) doing business as: 17913 of the Business and cfm?CompanyID=21372. 4900 HOPYARD ROAD, STE. The registrant(s) started doing Fictitious Business Name of Incorporation: CA F ZERO PROJECT, 844 N Professions code that the 100 business on 05/2021. in violation of the rights of This business is conducted by LIVE OAK AVE, GLENDORA, registrant knows to be false or PLEASANTON CA 94588 I declare that all information another under Federal, State, an Individual CA 91741 County of LOS is guilty of a misdemeanor 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/21 in this statement is true and or common law (See Section The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES punishable by a fine not to (http://www.build-laccd. CNS-3491180# correct. (A registrant who 14411 et seq., Business and business on 03/2019. Mailing Address: 255 S exceed one thousand dollars org/, Click on “register with LOS ANGELES SENTINEL declares as true any material Professions Code). I declare that all information GLENDORA AVE #1072, ($1,000)). PlanetBids” link) matter pursuant to Section Original Filing in this statement is true and GLENDORA, CA 91740 S/ LEONARD K. GRANT, 17913 of the Business and 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): Owner Non-Mandatory Pre SOQ Professions code that the CNS-3491455# declares as true any material BARRET OLIVER, 844 N This statement was filed Zoom Video Conference LEGAL registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES SENTINEL matter pursuant to Section LIVE OAK AVE, GLENDORA, with the County Clerk of will be held on July 21st, is guilty of a misdemeanor 17913 of the Business and CA 91741 Los Angeles County on 2021 at 10:00 AM access NOTICES punishable by a fine not to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions code that the This business is conducted by 06/04/2021. information included at the exceed one thousand dollars NAME STATEMENT registrant knows to be false an Individual NOTICE-In accordance with Online Vendor Portal. ($1,000)). File No. 2021136084 is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing Subdivision (a) of Section S/ EDWIN STEWART, Owner The following person(s) is punishable by a fine not to business on N/A. 17920, a Fictitious Name Questions shall be directed to Declaration of Nationality This statement was filed (are) doing business as: exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Statement generally expires the Online Vendor Portal. In God We Trust. Declaration with the County Clerk of URBANVISIONARYGROUP, ($1,000)). in this statement is true and at the end of five years from 7/22/21 of Nationality. Notice of White Los Angeles County on 6709 LATIJERA BLVD. #126, S/ KOLANI WILLIAMS, Owner correct. (A registrant who the date on which it was filed CNS-3492570# Flag Surrender., Notice of 07/01/2021. LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 This statement was filed declares as true any material in the office of the County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Special Appearance : I am that NOTICE-In accordance with County of LOS ANGELES with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided I am: “Jadili Damu Johnson©” Subdivision (a) of Section Registered owner(s): Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA in full life, in propria persona, 17920, a Fictitious Name TRACEY YVETTE JONES, 06/11/2021. Professions code that the 17920, where it expires REGIONAL RAIL sui juris, in solo proprio, Statement generally expires 6709 LATIJERA BLVD. #126, NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false 40 days after any change AUTHORITY Haqdar by natural issue, at the end of five years from LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor in the facts set forth in the RFQ No. PO848-22 the beneficiary and heir of: the date on which it was filed This business is conducted by 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to statement pursuant to Section Close Door Power Supply “JOHNSON, JADILI DAMU© “ in the office of the County an Individual Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars 17913 other than a change The Southern California corp.sole Dba.: “JADILI DAMU Clerk, except, as provided The registrant(s) started doing at the end of five years from ($1,000)). in the residence address of Regional Rail Authority JOHNSON©”having reached in Subdivision (b) of Section business on N/A. the date on which it was filed S/ BARRET OLIVER, Owner a registered owner. A new (SCRRA) is seeking quotes the age of majority, being 17920, where it expires I declare that all information in the office of the County This statement was filed Fictitious Business Name for the replenishment of aboriginal to the northwestern 40 days after any change in this statement is true and Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Statement must be filed close door power supplies. and southwestern shores of in the facts set forth in the correct. (A registrant who in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on before the expiration. Effective Bid documents may be Africa, the Atlantic Islands, statement pursuant to Section declares as true any material 17920, where it expires 06/22/2021. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious obtained via download by the continental Americas, 17913 other than a change matter pursuant to Section 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with Business Name Statement visiting SCRRA’s website at being duly certified, hereby in the residence address of 17913 of the Business and in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section must be accompanied by the https://metrolinktrains.com/ affirms to declare my tribal a registered owner. A new Professions code that the statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Affidavit of Identity form. about/doing-business-with- intention to be as my pedigree Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires The filing of this statement metrolink/doing-business/ subscribes, as a: Moorish Statement must be filed is guilty of a misdemeanor in the residence address of at the end of five years from does not of itself authorize (Vendors must register on the American, but not a citizen of before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed the use in this state of a website in order to download the United States. I declare January 1, 2014, the Fictitious exceed one thousand dollars Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Fictitious Business Name the document). permanent, and unalienable, Business Name Statement ($1,000)). Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided in violation of the rights of Electronic Bid Submittals are allegiance to The Moorish must be accompanied by the S/ TRACEY YVETTE JONES, before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section another under Federal, State, due at 2:00 p.m. (PST) on Empire, Affidavit of Identity form. Owner January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires or common law (See Section August 5, 2021 at https:// Societas Republicae Ea AI The filing of this statement This statement was filed Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 14411 et seq., Business and metrolinktrains.com/about/ Maurikanuus Estados, The does not of itself authorize with the County Clerk of must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Professions Code). doing-business-with- Constitution for the united the use in this state of a Los Angeles County on Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Original Filing metrolink/doing-business/. States of America, Article Ill Fictitious Business Name 06/17/2021. The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22/21 The contract to be awarded Section 2,The Lieber Code, in violation of the rights of NOTICE-In accordance with does not of itself authorize in the residence address of CNS-3486619# is subject to a financial LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Hague Conventions of another under Federal, State, Subdivision (a) of Section the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new assistance agreement 1899 & 1907,The Geneva or common law (See Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name between the Authority Conventions,[ United Nations 14411 et seq., Business and Statement generally expires in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed and U.S. Department of Declaration on the Rights of Professions Code). at the end of five years from another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Transportation (U.S. DOT) Indigenous Peoples ], and Original Filing the date on which it was filed or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious GOVERNMENT under grants issued by the all natural laws governing 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 in the office of the County 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement Federal Transit Authority. DBE moors, and hereby declare CNS-3491462# Clerk, except, as provided Professions Code). must be accompanied by the Program requirements will LOS ANGELES SENTINEL and proclaim my nationality in Subdivision (b) of Section Renewal Filing Affidavit of Identity form. apply in conformance with Title in good faith as a: Moorish 17920, where it expires 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/21 The filing of this statement DBE SUBCONTRACTORS/ 49 CFR Part 26, “Participation American. I am that I am: “ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change CNS-3488659# does not of itself authorize by Disadvantaged Business NAME STATEMENT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SUPPLIER BIDS/ Jadili Damu Johnson© “,from in the facts set forth in the the use in this state of a PROPOSALS Enterprises in Department this day forward, in harmony File No. 2021149219 statement pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name of Transportation Financial The following person(s) is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS REQUESTED with my Nationality I Status I 17913 other than a change in violation of the rights of Assistance Programs.” Jurisdiction, shall be known (are) doing business as: in the residence address of NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, The Authority has not 1. CATALYST- File No. 2021131519 as: “ jadili damu johnson a registered owner. A new or common law (See Section RFP NO. PS76258 set a contract-specific el© “฀ Notice of White Flag DISTRIBUTION, 2. Fictitious Business Name The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Disadvantaged Business CATALYST CANNABIS- (are) doing business as: CONTRACTED Surrender: as “ hors de Statement must be filed Professions Code). TRANSPORTATION Enterprise (DBE) participation combat”, pursuant to The DISTRIBUTION, 3. before the expiration. Effective VILLAGE SWIM ACADEMY, Original Filing goal on this contract, but CATALYST DISTRIBUTION, 3900 VIRGINIA RD, Los SERVICES – EAST REGION, Geneva Conventions, Article January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/21 BALDWIN PARK, CA proposers are encouraged to Ill, as a minister of The Moorish 4. CATALYST CANNABIS Business Name Statement Angeles, CA 90008 County of CNS-3488617# afford DBEs every opportunity DISTRIBUTION, 5. LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Empire, and Internationally must be accompanied by the to compete for and participate Protected Person. Notice CATALYST CANNABIS Affidavit of Identity form. Registered owner(s): on this U.S. DOT-assisted CO. DISTRIBUTION, 9032 KOLANI WILLIAMS, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS BID/PROPOSAL of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS The filing of this statement SUBMITTAL DATE: JULY contract. OF WAR ON LAND ( ARTESIA BLVD BLDG A, does not of itself authorize 3900 VIRGINIA RD, LOS NAME STATEMENT For further information contact: BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 ANGELES, CA 90008 File No. 2021130766 30, 2021 @ 2:00 PM HAGUE,IV),ARTICLE:45, the use in this state of a Jason Leyva, Contract 46,& 47. Notice of Claim County of LOS ANGELES Fictitious Business Name This business is conducted by The following person(s) is Specialist at 213.808.4482 or Mailing Address: 6700 an Individual (are) doing business as: pursuant to Public Law in violation of the rights of email [email protected]. 87-846,TITLE II,SEC. 203. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY The registrant(s) started doing 1. INTERFIRST OWNER: LOS ANGELES 7/22/21 another under Federal, State, COUNTY METROPOLITAN Notice of Bailment Merging SUITE 201, Long Beach, CA or common law (See Section business on 06/2017. MORTGAGE COMPANY, 2. CNS-3489870# 90803 I declare that all information ZEROMORTGAGE, 3. ZERO TRANSPORTATION LOS ANGELES SENTINEL of Legal Title with Equitable 14411 et seq., Business and AUTHORITY (LACMTA) Title :This order is to preserve Registered owner(s): Professions Code). in this statement is true and MORTGAGE, 9525 W. BRYN EEL HOLDINGS LLC, correct. (A registrant who MAWR AVE. SUITE 400, PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT/ legal and equitable title, and Original Filing to reserve all rights, title, 6700 PACIFIC COAST 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 declares as true any material Rosemont, IL 60018 County SUPPLY BOND MAY BE HIGHWAY SUITE 201, LONG CNS-3491452# matter pursuant to Section of LOS ANGELES REQUIRED and interest, in the property, BEACH, CA 90803; State of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): PROBATE Re: California Department Incorporation: CA Professions code that the CHICAGO MORTGAGE Of Health:019Q-095001, This business is conducted by STATEMENT OF registrant knows to be false SOLUTIONS LLC, 9525 THIS ADVERTISEMENT “JADILI DAMU JOHNSON©”, a limited liability company ABANDONMENT is guilty of a misdemeanor W. BRYN MAWR AVENUE IS IN RESPONSE is as a special deposit order The registrant(s) started doing OF USE OF FICTITIOUS punishable by a fine not to SUITE 400, ROSEMONT, IL TO LACMTA’S DBE NOTICE OF PETITION conveyed to “ Heal And Feel business on 06/2021. BUSINESS NAME exceed one thousand dollars 60018; State of Incorporation: PROGRAM. SOUTHLAND TO ADMINISTER Trust©”. All property of the I declare that all information File No. 2021 143959 ($1,000)). IL TRANSIT, INC. INTENDS ESTATE OF: same issue and amount, in in this statement is true and Current File No.: 2018147795 S/ KOLANI WILLIAMS, Owner This business is conducted by TO CONDUCT ITSELF LAWRENCE like kind and specie, is to correct. (A registrant who Date Filed: June 15, 2018 This statement was filed a limited liability company IN “GOOD FAITH” WITH ALEXANDER be returned fully intact , as declares as true any material Hidden Heaven Recovery with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing DBE FIRMS REGARDING a Special Deposit order of matter pursuant to Section Resort, 9461 Charleville Los Angeles County on business on 05/2021. PARTICIPATION ON THIS CASE NO. the Depositor I Beneficiary 17913 of the Business and Blvd #706, Beverly Hills, CA 06/11/2021. I declare that all information PROJECT. PLANS AND 21STPB06632 I Bailor I Donor I Principal/ Professions code that the 90212 NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and SPECS WILL BE REVIEWED To all heirs, beneficiaries, Creditor: “jadili damu, johnson registrant knows to be false Registered Owner(s): Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who IN OUR OFFICE MONDAY creditors, contingent creditors, el© “,nom deguerre: “Jadili is guilty of a misdemeanor Jana Wohlfromm, 6040 Calvin 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 AM and persons who may Damu Johnson© “ as a punishable by a fine not to Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356; Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section TO 5:00 PM. QUOTES ARE otherwise be interested in the special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit exceed one thousand dollars CA at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and REQUIRED BY 2:00 PM, WILL or estate, or both of ($1,000)). April Nicholson, 19149 the date on which it was filed Professions code that the JULY 30, 2021, SO THAT is to be used exclusively EEL HOLDINGS LLC Malden Street, Northridge, CA in the office of the County registrant knows to be false ALL BIDS/PROPOSALS CAN LAWRENCE ALEXANDER. for the benefit of:” Heal And S/ ELLIOT LEWIS, Managing 91324; CA Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor BE FAIRLY EVALUATED. A PETITION FOR PROBATE FeelTrust©”, an Inter Vivos Member Business was conducted by: a in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to PLEASE SUBMIT BIDS/ has been filed by DANIEL Unincorporated Divine This statement was filed Joint Venture. 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars PROPOSALS FOR THE ALEXANDER in the Superior Grantor Trust. This deposit is with the County Clerk of I declare that all information 40 days after any change ($1,000)). FOLLOWING WORK Court of California, County of not to be commingled with Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and in the facts set forth in the CHICAGO MORTGAGE (BUT NOT LIMITED LOS ANGELES. general assets of any bank, nor depositary I trustee I agent 07/01/2021. correct. (A registrant who statement pursuant to Section SOLUTIONS LLC TO): VEHICLE AND THE PETITION FOR NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true information 17913 other than a change S/ CLAYTON HUTCHINSON, FACILITY MAINTENANCE, I bailee I donee I debtor. This Subdivision (a) of Section which he or she knows to be in the residence address of Secretary VEHICLE CLEANING, PROBATE requests that deposit is not limited to, but 17920, a Fictitious Name false is guilty of a crime.) a registered owner. A new This statement was filed JANITORIAL, UNIFORM DANIEL ALEXANDER be including: discharge and set Statement generally expires S/ Jana Wohlfromm, Owner Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of SUPPLY, AUTO BODY appointed as personal off, of any and all outstanding at the end of five years from Real Estate Holiday Rentals Statement must be filed Los Angeles County on REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, representative to administer liabilities as accord and the date on which it was filed Booking Worldwide LLC before the expiration. Effective 06/10/2021. LUBRICANT SUPPLY the estate of the decedent. satisfaction. Inter alia enact in the office of the County This statement was filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with AND CONSULTING/ THE PETITION requests the fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente. Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section CONSTRUCTION decedent’s WILL and codicils, in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles County on June 25, must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name SERVICES Notice of Reference: 17920, where it expires 2021. Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires if any, be admitted to probate. 0112358-13 40 days after any change 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 The filing of this statement at the end of five years from The WILL and any codicils are 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 CNS-3490608# available for examination in CNS-3493555# in the facts set forth in the does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed CONTACT: JASON SNOW, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the office of the County SOUTHLAND TRANSIT, INC. the file kept by the court. 17913 other than a change Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided 3650 ROCKWELL AVE, EL THE PETITION requests NOTICE OF PENDENCY in the residence address of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section MONTE, CA 91731 NAME STATEMENT authority to administer the OF SUIT a registered owner. A new another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires 626/258-1310 FAX 626/258- estate under the Independent CASE NO.: D101DM 2021- Fictitious Business Name File No. 2021 146505 or common law (See Section 40 days after any change 1329 The following person(s) is Administration of Estates Act. 00084 Statement must be filed 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the JASON@ FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT before the expiration. Effective (are) doing business as: Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section SOUTHLANDTRANSIT.COM (This authority will allow the Steps Away Messenger personal representative to COURT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Renewal Filing 17913 other than a change 7/22/21 STATE OF NEW MEXICO Business Name Statement Services, 2145 W. 80th St., 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/21 in the residence address of CNS-3493099# take many actions without Los Angeles, CA 90047, CNS-3488654# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL COUNTY OF SANTA FE must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new obtaining court approval. GERALD LEE COMPTON JR. Affidavit of Identity form. County of LA; LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Registered owner(s): Pre-Qualification Opportunity Before taking certain very Petitioner/ Plaintiff, The filing of this statement Statement must be filed important actions, however, vs. KENITRA T. HARRIS does not of itself authorize Mia Farris, 2145 W. 80th St., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective with LACCD Los Angeles, CA 90047 NAME STATEMENT the personal representative Respondent/ Defendant the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious STATE OF NEW MEXICO Fictitious Business Name This business is conducted File No. 2021131515 Business Name Statement NOTICE IS HEREBY will be required to give notice by: an Individual The following person(s) is GIVEN that the Los Angeles to interested persons unless TO KENITRA HARRIS. in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the GREETINGS; another under Federal, State, The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. 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KAYLA CROFT, 727 W 7TH with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the File No. 2021 133190 (i.e., pre-qualification); and granting of the petition, you Gerald Lee Compton, Jr. ST #1024, LOS ANGELES, Angeles on June 29, 2021 registrant knows to be false Current File No.: 2020167765 a subsequent Request for should appear at the hearing 2501 West Zia Rd Apt 4105 CA 90017 NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor Date Filed: October 21, 2020 Task Order Proposal step and state your objections or Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) JON CADERAO, 5535 Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to FIVE STAR (“RFTOP”). Upon receipt and file written objections with the 306-5542 MCCOMMAS BLVD, 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars TRANSPORTATION, 1612 evaluation of the Statements court before the hearing. Your WITNESS this Honorable Sylvia F. Lamar, District Judge DALLAS, TX 75206 Statement generally expires ($1,000)). N. 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Oceanside, CA, in a Ban- Reginald Ballard Sr. ning, CA golf country club community, and Reginald Ballard Sr, the cifically requested Tuskegee stories of his colleagues’ then the Briarwood town- youngest of two sons, was pilots as their preferred es- vile antics, but he stayed up, homes of Inglewood. born in Los Angeles, Cali- corts. Later, President Harry prayed up and focused. In Even in his nineties, he fornia to Dr. Claudius and Truman formally integrated the early 1950’s he was an remained independent - Mrs. May Lee Ballard on the military in 1948, the first original member of the Sten- driving his convertible, November 21, 1924. He government institution to torians, the organization of doing his favorite activi- was a fourth generation An- take this step. Black firefighters who sued ties, and living in his own geleno following father Dr. Following his military the city of L.A. to desegre- home. Reggie worked Claudius, grandfather Wil- service, Reggie returned gate the fire department and very hard during his life liam, and great-grandfather home to Los Angeles, begin- won. He eventually rose to for himself and his fami- John Ballard, the first Black ning his civilian career as a the rank of captain, one of ly, and his legacy endures. landowner in the east Santa mail carrier then a worker in the few of his hue to do so at He passed away on June Monica mountains. an ice cream factory. In his that time. 30, 2021, a few months Reginald, affection- early twenties, he met the Reggie understood that shy of his 97th birthday. ately known as Reggie, woman of his dreams, Mar- land and property owner- Reginald Sr. is pre- matriculated through the garet Lewis. Her gregarious ship empowered people ceded in death by his L.A. school system attend- cheer complemented Reg- like little else. He set out to parents, Dr. Claudius and ing Foshay and Berendo gie’s planning nature. In secure a path for his fam- May Lee, older brother, Junior High Schools, and preparation for a life with ily and that of his commu- Albert “Lucky”, wife of Los Angeles Polytechnic Margaret, and in response nity. While serving on the 39 years, Margaret Lou- High School, graduating in to her requirement, Reggie fire department he obtained ise, second wife, Mary, the midst of World War II. joined the church – not just his real estate broker’s li- eldest daughter, Regina A friend encouraged Reggie as a member, but as one of cense, as did Margaret, and Reginald Ballard Sr. and infant grandson to take a placement test for the saints. In pursuit of a owned their own office that Thomas. He is survived the Army Air Corps. At the more stable career, he joined employed family members where he raised his chil- until her untimely passing by his sisters-in-law, time, Black men in the Army the Los Angeles Fire Depart- and many others. Reggie dren and grandchildren for in 2010. Joan and Charlotte; chil- and Navy were relegated to ment in 1949. A couple years was one of the early mem- over 30 years. Twice widowed, Reg- dren, Roslyn (Stanley), nothing more than cooks or later, and with great fanfare, bers and past president of Margaret, the love of gie remained active with Reginald II (Michelle), other support/service roles. the couple tied the knot on Consolidated Realty Board, his life, was called home the Los Angeles Chapter of Roderick (Toni), Rhonda After passing the test and June 23, 1951. Lovely Mar- now Consolidated Board of in January 1991. Her loss Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., his (Andre’), and Ryan (Ni- enlisting, he was sent to pi- garet glided down the aisle Realtists, which provides was a devastating blow golf group and the Stento- cole); grandchildren, Ivo- lot training at an airfield in in a red wedding gown as real estate industry training to her children, family, rians. The 2009 inaugura- ry (Chad), Nickolas (Tia), Alabama designated for a Reggie watched his incred- and networking. Reggie’s church, and most of all to tion of President Barack Christopher, Anna, Asa, new, segregated program ible future approach. Mar- diligence and expertise in Reggie. She brought so Obama was a proud mo- Karlynn, Ahijah, Riley, considered by bureaucrats garet and Reggie went on real estate finance and ar- much love, joy, and vital- ment for him; he and some Reece, Dylan, Emile, and to be a doomed experiment to have six children during chitectural planning assisted ity to everyone around her. of his fellow airmen were Matthew; great-grand- at best. Reggie lent his tal- their life together. many Black churches in pur- Nearly 10 years later, he invited and attended the children, Taylan, Camille, ents to this all-Black flying During his 29 years on chasing new or rehabilitat- met and married his sec- ceremony which installed Caleb, Elijah, Jacob, and corps, now celebrated as the the fire department, Reg- ing their existing places of ond wife, Mary. Reggie the nation’s first Black King; and many extended famed Tuskegee Airmen. gie faced many hurdles that worship. Reggie also drew and Mary, both retired, commander-in-chief. grandchildren, nieces, These airmen dominated the challenged his reserve, the the plans and built his fam- shared many getaways, After selling his View nephews, cousins, and enemy so thoroughly in their tallest of which was racial ily’s longtime residence on golf outings, swims, and Park home in the late friends. sorties, bomber pilots spe- segregation. He told many Fairway Blvd in View Park visits with grandchildren 1990s, Reggie lived in Rest in peace, Poppy.

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Since 2018, the Index is Marc H. Morial is Presi- calculated every other year. dent and CEO of the Na- The 2022 Equality Index is tional Urban League, the expected to reflect the up- nation’s largest historic heaval of the pandemic. civil rights and urban ad- The report also includes vocacy organization. As a tribute to the late Vernon Mayor of New Orleans from E. Jordan, who served as the National Urban League VID.” encers including: my-winning broadcaster, 1994 to 2002, Morial led President of the National at a time when the United To elevate and expand • Dr. Michael Eric and author of Conversation New Orleans’ renaissance, Urban League from 1971 States was adapting to the on the report, a dynamic Dyson, author, minister, so- in Black: On Power, Poli- and left office with a 70% to 1981, issuing the first sweeping changes of the virtual series, sponsored by cial activist, and Vanderbilt tics and Leadership approval rating. A gradu- State of Black America in Civil Rights Era,” Morial AT&T, DoorDash, Geico, University professor • Jennifer Jones ate of the University of 1976. Jordan passed away said. “We were, as he put and Zendesk, will pre- • Dr. Tracie L. Kee- Austin, Esq., CEO and Ex- Pennsylvania with a degree in March of this year. it, dealing with the rubble miere at 2pm Eastern Time see, co-founder and Senior ecutive Director, Federation in Economics and African “This transitional mo- of the walls we tore down on StateOfBlackAmerica. Vice President of Social of Protestant Welfare Agen- American Studies, he also ment in history would have in the 1960s. Now we are org, featuring some of the Justice Initiatives, Center cies holds a law degree from the been familiar to Jordan, dealing with the rubble of nation’s most important for Policing Equity • Earl “Butch” Georgetown University. who assumed leadership of the walls torn down by CO- thought-leaders and influ- • Ed Gordon, Em- Graves, Jr., President and

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Wilder’s Pre- from the late Mayor of Los Mc, Ahma, Auntie Emm” Development Company, paratory Academy Charter Angeles Tom Bradley, the was born on November in his desire to do more he School was the only school late former Mayor of Ingle- 14th,1921 in Camden, Ar- began to develop affordable in Los Angeles county to be wood – Edward Vincent kansas to Fred Daniels and housing for his commu- amongst the top 10, ranking and former Mayor of Ingle- Bessie Bell. The union pro- nity which specialized in 10th and was ranked mea- wood – Roosevelt Dorn as duced three children, Shel- developing quality, yet af- sured by its highest com- well as former Los Angeles ton Daniels and Fred Dan- fordable homes, apartment bined ratings. Addition- County Supervisor Yvonne iels, Jr. complexes, condominiums, ally, Wilder’s Preparatory Braithwaite Burke, Former Errie D. Wilder and townhouses, and commer- Academy Charter School Governor Pete Wilson, for- Atherene Wilson Wilder, cial buildings throughout has also been honored to re- mer President George Bush he was an only child. After his community. ceive recognition as being a and former President Wil- the death of his mother at In 1983, Mr. Wilder “Title 1 Academic Achieve- liam Clinton and a recipient age two, he was reared by and his wife Dr. Carolyn ment Award School” for 5 of the Martin Luther King his grandparents Mary and Wilder founded a private consecutive years by the Drum Major for Justice Roy Johnson. He attended pre-school, Tender Care Department of Education, Award. His life and times primary and secondary Child Development Center. State of California. In 2013, epitomes the possibilities of school in Warren, Arkansas. The Center serves approxi- Wilder’s Preparatory Acad- dreaming big dreams, giv- Raymond accepted Christ mately 180 children ages 2 emy Charter School was ing back to his community at a very early age at Bethel – 5. Tender Care is far more awarded the California Dis- and working tirelessly to- AME Church, in Warren, than “Child Care.” The pro- tinguished School Award, ward his goals and dreams. Arkansas. gram offers a curriculum- and the School Charter was For Raymond D. Wilder, In 1957, he met the love based approach to learning renewed for another 5 years he believed being able to of his life, Carolyn R. Cole and fun. It is specifically by the IUSD. provide a quality education at a little place called “The designed to prepare chil- room, indoor gym, media graduated from various His commitment to to our children and employ- Brown Bomber” the local dren for a complete educa- lab, science lab, and a study prestigious colleges and community service led to ing so many in the commu- Ice Cream Parlor. In 1959, tional experience prior to hall. The students receive universities. Tender Care affiliations in organiza- nity was his way of giving they married and of that elementary school. In 1988 an accelerated curriculum, Child Development and tions such as the 100 Black back and that is his best gift union came their beloved Tender Care Kindergarten which prepares them for Wilder’s Preparatory Acad- Men of Los Angeles, The ever. one and only daughter, Ra- was established to address college. emy Charter School have Crenshaw YMCA, Ingle- He is survived by his mona Renee. They shared the needs of children gradu- In 2003, Wilder’s Pre- provided employment to wood Chamber of Com- wife of 54 years, Carolyn; 54 wonderful loving years ating pre-school and enter- paratory Academy Charter over 400 people in the com- merce, Inglewood Black daughter, Ramona Wilder Raymond loved his girls ing Kindergarten and ac- School became the first munity. Many of the stu- Business Association and (Terran); God daughter, with all his heart, they were commodates 100 students. Charter School to be ap- dents, who graduate from the NAACP. His awards Cynthia Boutte; brother- his life. As students progressed, the proved in the City of Ingle- Wilder’s return for summer include: a listing in Who’s in-law, Donald Bullard of He attended the Uni- demand for higher-grade wood, California. Over the jobs and after graduating Who in American Real Warren, Arkansas; special versity of Arkansas at Pine levels increased, Tender past 30 years, the Wilder’s from college they volunteer Estate, The Dr. Martin cousins, Gradeith Foster, Buff and later moved to Care Elementary was es- have become known as in- and do their part in giving Luther King, Jr. Broth- Robert Turner, Joanie Jones Los Angeles, CA, where tablished in 1994. In 1999, dustry leaders in the field of back to the community that erhood Award, National Kelly, E. Jackie Jones, Dor- he continued his educa- Tender Care Elementary education, throughout their gave so much to them. Philanthropy Award of othy Carson and Theron tion at the University of was renamed “Wilder’s community, and the nation. In August of 2011 Wild- Greater Los Angeles, Afri- Pickett. And a host of be- Southern California. His Preparatory Academy” Over the years, more than er’s Preparatory Academy can-American Trailblazer loved relatives and friends. professional career began serving grades K-8. 14,000 students have ma- Charter School was named Award from Crenshaw HUSBAND – FA- at Teledyne Western Wire Mr. Wilder’s vision for triculated through Tender one of the Top 10 Char- United Methodist Church, THER - BUSINESSMAN and Cable as manager of Wilder’s Preparatory Acad- Care Child Development ter Schools in the State of the Bernard & Shirley Kin- – PHILANTHROPSIT – Wire Processing. In 1967, emy expanded to a 50,000 Center and Wilder’s Pre- California. A report pub- sey Unity Award from Re- COMMUNITY ACTIV- he longed to do more, for square foot state of the art paratory Academy Charter lished by the University cycling Black Dollars and IST- EDUCATOR the community; and started facility built with inner city School. Most have been of Southern California ac- Raymond D. Wilder Day his own business, Wilder’s student in mind. It features admitted to various high knowledged Wilder’s Pre- in the City of Inglewood – Seafood Center. . In 1977, 30 large classrooms, three achieving college prepara- paratory Academy Charter 1992. Commendations for he became a licensed real computer labs, a library, art tory high schools and have School out of 800 charter Outstanding Work in the

Sentinel News Service known as Dr. Mc or Ahma, U.S. Department of Hous- level positions, she served and ability to surround ev- where else to go. brings me great sadness, and ing and Urban Develop- as an inspiration to me and eryone with so much kind- “Even in this difficult Congresswoman Max- I extend my most heartfelt ment, becoming the first everyone who followed in ness, love, and happiness time, I hope that Dr. Mc- ine Waters (D-CA), Chair- condolences to her family, Black woman to ever lead her footsteps. Yet, it was is evident in the way that Farlin’s life and the way woman of the House friends, and all those who operations for the depart- not just her career and her so many referred to her as she carried it out continues Committee on Financial knew and loved her. She ment’s western region, and historic accomplishments “Den Mother” and the fact to bring us peace, and that Services, issued a statement was an exemplary woman for her work in local gov- that made her the amaz- that her home was a sanctu- her loved ones can find sol- following the death of her with a passion for help- ernment as an assistant city ing woman who so many ary where people could go ace in the fact that she had friend, Dr. Emma Daniels ing others – something she manager, and as an aide to a looked up to. It was her to laugh and share in com- an incredible and unforget- McFarlin. did without pause from the city councilman and Mayor unwavering commitment munity. It was even known table impact on so many.” “The passing of my dear very beginning of her life. Tom Bradley of Los Ange- to her family, to her friends, that on Thanksgiving din- friend, Dr. Emma Daniels Of course, she is known for les. As a successful Black and to her community. ners, her door was always McFarlin, affectionately her trailblazing work at the woman who achieved high- “Dr. McFarlin’s wisdom open to those who had no-

accomplishments. Tingirides. “The CSP offi- global, Labor Compliance Welcome remarks were cers who have worked tire- Pros, Goldfarb & Lipman given by HACLA Board lessly with the youth will LLP and AEI Consultants. Chair, Cielo Castro, fol- be able to continue to watch “Since 2012, Build lowed by HACLA President them follow their dreams Hope Inc. (BHI) has been and CEO, Doug Guthrie. and eventually become providing college scholar- Poet & Actress Marquesha leaders in the community. ships to high school seniors Babers provided the stu- The families of these stu- in HACLA housing com- dents with two uplifting dents will also have a little munities,” said Build Hope spoken word pieces and less to worry about now, as Inc. President Jenny Scan- Danielle Brazell, General they support and encourage lin. “With the generous sup- Manager, Los Angeles De- them to dream big.” port of our sponsors and do- partment of Cultural Affairs, The scholarship event nors this year, we were able brought an inspirational was supported in part by to award returning scholars Keynote address. A special the Los Angeles Rams and who continue to demon- “Heart of Lion” scholarship the Ballmer Foundation strate a strong commitment was also presented by Chief and was also made possible to higher education.” Emada Tingirides and Joel through the generosity of Lopez of the CSP Program. donors including the Coun- If you are interested “Thank you for this ty of Los Angeles Probation in donating to Build Hope enormous opportunity, Housing Based Day Super- Inc., please contact (213) which will affect so many vision (HBDS) Program, 252-5458 or visit www. students in a positive way,” and HACLA’s Section 3 haclabuildhope.com. said Deputy Chief Emada Partners Xerox, Yardi, efi CORRECTIONS & UPDATES Sentinel newS Service year’s event virtually for (or are currently) attend- the second time. Over 90 ing include: UC Berkeley, In the July 14 print edition, Dr. Maulana Karenga’s On Thursday, July 15, students, either beginning UCLA, Yale, Spelman Col- weekly column did not run the full submitted title. 2021, The Housing Author- or continuing their post- lege, Morehouse College, ity of the City of Los An- secondary education and San Francisco State, and The full title should read geles (HACLA) hosted the reside in HACLA and Com- various California State 9th Annual Build Hope Inc. munity Safety Partnership Universities. The event was The History and Future of Haiti: (formerly known as Kids (CSP) communities in the well attended by students, Revolution, Repression, Progress Inc.) Scholarship City of Los Angeles, were families, sponsors and col- Resistance and Eventual Victory Celebration. Although CO- awarded $134,250 in schol- leagues and included two VID19 restrictions have arships to support their aca- surprise messages from the To read full story visit www.lasentinel.net begun to lift, the organiza- demic success. Some of the LA Dodgers and LA Rams tions decided to host this schools the students will be celebrating the scholars’ A-12A-6 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY LASEN- 9, 2014

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Having the opportunity reminds her that there is no to compete for her senior one working harder than year still came with obsta- she is. cles. Not having a season “He was like “don’t last year and having a lim- minimize yourself to push ited amount of meets this yourself because of some- season made it difficult one else,”” she said. “He for track athletes to get no- was like “push yourself ticed by college recruiters. because you are who you While the obstacles are.”” keeping her from a college A proud moment for track career hampered her Hamilton came right be- dreams, she was grateful fore the quarantine when for a chance to compete as the Serra track and field a senior. team competed in an in- “The seniors last year vitational in Las Vegas. got no opportunities, and She was recovering from a I was still able to run and quad strain and her coach bond with my teammates did not want to have her and be a leader for the compete. Hamilton’s par- Jayda Hamilton will be attending Texas Southern Uni- freshmen,” Hamilton said. ents told the coach that she versity in the Fall (COURTESY PHOTO “It meant a lot, it was bit- was ready. Hamilton runs the 100m and the 200m for the Serra tersweet.” “He was a little doubt- Cavaliers COURTESY PHOTO By AmAndA Scurlock purchased a conglomera- Due to COVID restric- ful at first as any coach Sports Writer tion of equipment to help tions and the cancellation would be because I had not with track,” Hamilton said. In the fall, Hamilton will Hamilton train. of major meets, Hamilton ran,” Hamilton said. “But I “Then I would get home be going to Texas Southern During the quarantine “I bought resistance only competed in four ended up getting first place and do my work and have University; she plans to last year, several student bands, weight vest, pulling meets. Through the chal- in my heat.” everything done.” major in political science. athletes were looking for sleds, pushing sleds, free lenges this season brought, Balancing academics Outside of her obliga- “The more I got older, ways to train and stay in weights, sandbags, all that Hamilton relied on her and athletics is something tions as a student athlete, the more I really wanted shape. Jayda Hamilton, a stuff,” she said. “We bought family’s support to keep Hamilton has been doing Hamilton volunteers at her to be a lawyer,” Hamilton recent graduate from Serra hurdles, everything that you her going. her whole life. School has grandmother’s restaurant: said. “I love to argue … I High School, was willing to would use at a regular prac- While the cliché mo- always been a top priority Dare U To Care Grill. would do a lot of research put in the work to battle the tice, we spent all our money tivation phrase is “work for Hamilton, she goes to “Sometimes we give into why people do certain competitive Southern Sec- on it.” hard because there’s al- parties and hangs out with away food to the homeless things in politics.” tion to compete for a state Hamilton competes in ways someone working friends in moderation. during the winter and in the championship. Her father the 100m and 200m events. harder,” Hamilton’s father “I was still having fun summer,” she said.

By Amanda Scurlock, teammates gets injured. As Toliver said. “They en- that’s interesting to me.” Sports Writer much as she wants to com- rolled me into this Japanese Competing in View pete, she does not want to language school.” Park Rugby allowed Toli- View Park alum Nia see one of her teammates Toliver worked at a day ver to visit several different Toliver will be compet- get injured. care; her presence there countries. She lived in New ing in the Tokyo Olympics “I want a chance, but taught the youth about dif- Zealand for two months to with Team USA women’s again you don’t want the ferent racial groups. She hone her skills at the Burn- rugby. For Toliver, her trip chance to be off of some- enjoys traveling to different side high school Rugby to Tokyo with Team USA one else’s demise,” Toliver places despite not being flu- Academy. She improved has come in full circle in said. “But at the end of the ent in their main language. her passing skills in New two different ways; Toliver day, it is what it is, and you “A lot of my friends, Zealand. was invited to Olympic de- still have 11 other people they always ask me how “I really put my foot on velopment training camps depending on you.” I’m able to go somewhere the gas as far as running while she was in high As they prepared for where the culture is com- on my own time and just school, and she played pro- Tokyo, the women’s rugby putting in that extra fessional Rugby in Japan. team competed in Dubai in work,” Toliver said. When she visited the the Emirates Invitational. “I was able to see the Olympic Center in her With a 5-6 record, Team fruits of my labor in youth, Toliver was not fully USA came in third place at New Zealand.” immersed in the environ- the event. All the travel- ment. Returning to USA “One of the [players] got ing she did with Rugby, Toliver plots to take hurt, so they had to move Nia Toliver was tournament MVP at the Dubai 7s in View Park taught advantage of her opportu- me up,” Toliver said. “I’m March COURTESY PHOTO her to learn about nity. really mentally prepared the world and made “I think that was a big for that, so I did a good job, sive speed and suffocating the United States during the her a more accepting thing for me, just being here performance-wise.” defense. Along with having offseason, Toliver lived in person. now verses being younger,” During her first season Japanese teammates, To- Japan and practiced Cross- Toliver played professional Rug- “When you are Toliver said. “My time is as a pro player in Japan, the liver had teammates from Fit, yoga, and jiu-jitsu. She by in Japan COURTESY PHOTO exposed to different now, I’m in it, I’m fighting, season lasted four months Australia and New Zealand. also began learning the lan- cultures at a young I’m competing.” out of the year. She was Through this experience, guage. pletely different and I can’t age, it takes you out of your Toliver is a reserve for one of five foreigners the Toliver met people that she “I really didn’t start even speak the language,” usual environment,” Toli- the team, she will be called teams are allotted to have. still stays in touch with. to practice Japanese until Toliver said. “But I feel like ver said. “That causes a lot to compete if one of her Highlights show her explo- Instead of going back to about my last year there,” that’s what makes it fun, of growth.” SoCal Legends: Baron Davis By AmAndA Scurlock team also attended Cross- Davis decided to attend appearances before he trav- Sports Writer roads; during his middle UCLA and quickly made eled with the franchise to school years, Davis was strong contributions to the New Orleans. Known as “The Godfa- scoring around 50 points Bruins men’s basketball In 2002, Davis played ther of Los Angeles Bas- per game. team. He led the team in for Team USA in the FIBA ketball,” Baron Davis went His middle school ef- assists with 5.0 per game World Championship. Da- from an elite prep athlete to forts put Davis on the while scoring 11.7 points vis then played for the an NBA All-Star who spent Crossroads varsity boys’ and 4.0 rebounds per game; Golden State Warriors from 15 years playing on the pro basketball team as a fresh- he was considered the top 2005-2008. He took the level. During his NBA ca- man. By his junior year, true freshman guard in the Warriors to the Playoffs reer, Davis averaged 16.1 Crossroads was a contend- nation. in 2007 and averaged 25.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per ing force in Southern Cali- The Bruins awarded points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.5 as- game. He also shot at 40.9 fornia. The roadrunners him the Seymour Armond sists, and 2.9 steals. percent from the field and stormed through the South- Memorial Award for Most In 2008, Davis returned 32.0 percent from the three- ern Section division IVA Valuable Freshman Player. to his hometown to play for point line. playoffs and defeated Ver- He was also named Pac-10 the Los Angeles Clippers. Davis is a native of bum Dei 88-71 to win the Freshman of the Year and Despite playing well along- South Central Los Ange- title in 1996. he earned a spot on the Pac- side Blake Griffin and De- les, living near Manchester As a senior, Crossroads 10 All-Freshman team. Al- Andre Jordan, he endured Blvd and San Pedro with evolved into one of the though an ACL injury halt- several injuries and was his grandparents. He started strongest boys’ basket- ed his freshman campaign, oppressed by former owner playing basketball at the age ball programs in the na- it did not keep him from Donald Sterling. He also of four and would compete tion. They were invited competing the next season. played for the Cleveland Baron Davis ANN-SOPHIE FJELLO-JENSEN/AP IMAGES FOR HASHTAG SPORTS against his older cousins. to the elite Myrtle Beach After giving UCLA 13.6 Cavaliers and the New York He eventually got the at- Ball Classic Tournament points and 5.1 assists per Knicks. also played for the team ny that reflects the diversity tention of legendary Cross- and won the championship game, Davis was acquired In 2015, Davis com- Three’s Company in The of America through their roads boys basketball coach round. Davis was named by the Charlotte Hornets as peted in the Drew League Big3 League. characters and merchan- Daryl Roper and decided Gatorade National Player the third overall pick in the and created the documen- In 2016, Davis also dise. Crossroads inducted to attend the Santa Monica of the Year and McDonalds 1999 NBA Draft. He helped tary “The Drew: No Ex- started the Black Santa Davis into their Hall of school. His entire AAU All-American soon after. the team to three Playoffs cuse, Just Produce.” He Company, a media compa- Fame in 2014. THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 www.lasentinel.net D-2 Marla Gibbs Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT Gibbs operated a jazz has received numerous Staff Writer supper club in South Los awards and honors includ- Angeles, Marla's Memory ing Essence Magazine’s Starting out with a Lane, in the 1980s and Woman of the Year. In small smile, Marla Gibbs’ 1990s and co-founded the 2006, she released a CD, face soon broke into a huge Crossroads Theater and “It’s Never Too Late,” grin as her career achieve- Acting School with her which featured some of her ments were immortalized with a star on the Holly- wood Walk of Fame. During a ceremony on July 20, outside El Capitan Entertainment Centre on Hollywood Boulevard, the five-time Emmy-nominat- ed performer was saluted for blazing trails and over- coming barriers to become one of the most recognized African American actress- es in the history of televi- sion. Gibbs, who received the 2,698th star, was feted by pioneering director Nor- man Lear, who cast her as Florence Johnston, perhaps the most popular maid to grace the small screen. As AP PHOTO/CHRIS PIZZELLO a co-star on “The Jeffer- Actress Marla Gibbs celebrates with a replicator’s of her new star on the Hollywood sons” TV show, Gibbs por- Walk of Fame following a ceremony for her, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. trayed an intelligent, sassy and funny so-called servant been fans of ‘The Jeffer- who captured audiences sons’ and ‘227.’ We love with her hilarious delivery you, and it's because you peppered with words of watched us we were able to wisdom. excel and I'm able to be She followed up her 10- here today. Thank you.” season run on the show Prior to unveiling the with “227,” a series that star, the crowd had a brief

AP PHOTO/CHRIS PIZZELLO Actress Marla Gibbs stands atop her new star on the Hol- lywood Walk of Fame following a ceremony for her, Tues- day, July 20, 2021, in Los Angeles.

AP PHOTO/CHRIS PIZZELLO Actress Marla Gibbs, left, gets a hug from speaker Tisha Campbell during a ceremony to award Gibbs a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Los Angeles.

when she decided to pursue sons.” Her other film cred- an acting career. She stud- its include “The Visit,” “El ied at the Performing Arts Camino” and “Stanley's

AP PHOTO/CHRIS PIZZELLO Society of Los Angeles Gig.” Actress Marla Gibbs, right, gets a kiss from writer/pro- (PASLA), the Mafundi In recent years, Gibbs ducer Norman Lear before a ceremony to award her a star Institute and the Watts had recurring roles on the on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Writers Workshop. NBC daytime drama “Pas- in Los Angeles. Gibbs was a cast member on Lear’s televi- Gibbs went on to sions” and the ABC/UPN AP PHOTO/CHRIS PIZZELLO sion sitcom “The Jeffersons.” appear in local productions comedy “The Hughleys.” Actress Marla Gibbs, right, shares a laugh with writer/producer Norman Lear during a ceremony to of “Medea,” “The Amen She also guest starred on award her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Tues- she executive produced as scare as Gibbs, 90, Corner” and “The Ginger- “NCIS,” “This Is Us,” day, July 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. Gibbs was a cast mem- well as wrote and sang the appeared to be overcome bread Lady.” She also land- “blackish,” “The Neighbor- ber on Lear’s television sitcom “The Jeffersons.” theme song. While “227” by the day’s heat. Accord- ed film roles in “Sweet hood,” “Young Sheldon” went on to be a big hit, the ing to City News Service, Jesus, Preacherman'” and and “Big Shot.” Her voice daughter, Angela. own compositions. show almost didn’t air due just as she started speaking, “Black Belt Jones” before is heard on the animated An eight-time NAACP City News Service con- to a conflict between the Gibbs closed her eyes and being cast on “The Jeffer- series, “101 Damaltians.” Image Award winner, she tributed to this report. network and Gibbs. TV appeared to waver as she execs wanted Gibbs’ char- stood behind the lectern. acter to be a single mother, One of her sons rushed but she resisted that depic- onto the small stage and tion, instead holding firm City Councilman Mitch that the character would be O'Farrell brought a chair married and resolving life’s for Gibbs. situations with her hus- One person in the band. crowd shouted, “We love Her determination to you, Marla,” and the crowd have a united Black couple cheered. Gibbs' son re- not only revealed a happy sponded into the micro- African American family to phone, “She loves you all White viewers, but also and thank you all very opened the door for other much. God bless you.'” sitcoms featuring Black Gibbs did recover after leads. Recipients of her about 15 minutes and sat actions included actress on a chair behind her new Tisha Campbell, who star as it was officially assisted in unveiling the unveiled. She then star and led on several remained seated as she comedies such as “Martin,” posed for photographs with “My Wife and Kids” and family and other celebrity “Dr. Ken.” guests. In remarks to the A native of Chicago, crowd, Gibbs said, “Thank Gibbs worked in reserva- you to all of you who have tions for United Airlines