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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. ATTENTION, CALIFORNIA: health insurance has never been this affordable. If you are uninsured — As part of a new federal stimulus, many Californians will save more money than ever with increased financial help to lower the cost of health insurance. If you’re paying too much for the insurance you have now — It’s likely you could get the same plan for less. 2.5 million Californians are now eligible for financial help. There’s more help for those who couldn’t afford coverage before, and more help for hundreds of thousands who’ve never been eligible. 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