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VOL. LXXXVI NO. 26, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years, The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself.” THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 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

By Danny J. BaKewell, Jr geles and endorsed Biden Executive Editor early following the Cali- fornia primary elections Los Angeles Congress- where it became obvious By maleena lawrence woman Karen Bass, who to most that Biden would Contributing Writer also serves as chair of the become the Democratic

In the 60’s and 70’s, tak- ing it to “The Man” was a norm for Black people. No jive. In 2020, the mas- sive wave of protests got the whole world shook and the establishment asking, “What are we going to do to calm these people down?” Obviously, the constitu- ents’ response today is trending. The spirit of our youth gets a 2020 soul clap. One cannot escape the de- sire to scroll, repost, DM, tag and text. In this case, change happened in an in- stant. “These people” have names and family members to identify their affiliations; neighbors and allies to tes- Rep. Karen Bass FILE PHOTO tify on behalf of their char- acter as human beings not Congressional Black Cau- party nominee. thugs. When you hear and cus, is under consideration Biden has made it no see the increasing incidents for selection as Democratic secret that his running of Black men and women nominee Joe Biden’s run- mate would be a woman, getting publicly lynched ning mate. but the 5-term congress- and harassed by police of- CBS news first reported woman’s name just re- ficers, it will never be a tol- the news on Tuesday morn- cently became a name in erable norm in the African- ing and the news has the consideration for the #2 American community. To congresswoman’s nomina- spot on the ballot. The our victorious surprise, nor tion gaining support and Vice Presidential vetting to the world, the vibrational momentum. process has generally Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Los Angeles City Councilman District 8 FILE PHOTO {See HARRIS-DAWSON A-8} Bass represents Los An- {See BASS A-10}

By Betti Halsell dinance. Contributing Writer Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti nominated At- Capri Maddox is leading torney Maddox as the first a frontier into a new sense of executive director of the equality within Los Angeles. newly designed department As the first executive direc- in February of this year. tor of the newly developed The mayor stated within the Civil and Human Rights press release, “Capri’s in- Department, she is cultivat- tellect and powerful sense ing a stronger resource to be of justice and equality will available for underserved make her an outstanding communities. The mission leader of the Department of behind the Civil and Hu- Civil and Human Rights. man Rights Department is Everyone in L.A. should “Protecting Angelenos and live free of discrimination anyone who works or vis- that denies basic human dig- Capri Maddox COURTESY PHOTO its the City of Los Angeles nity and violates our rights from discrimination that de- as Americans. We will stand ally underrepresented, and attorney recruitment and nies equal treatment in pri- up for each other and put our provide channels for the outreach efforts. She de- vate employment, housing, values at the center of all the entire city to thrive. Within signed the blueprints for education, or commerce.” work that the department her position as former se- a Foster Care Diversion The disparities found in any will do.” nior advisor to City Attor- Program and oversaw the community will be faced Maddox has dedicated ney Mike Feuer, Maddox City Attorney Faith Based head on, with investigation much of her life energy to directed initiatives such Council. and enforcement of the L.A. carry out works that benefit as the City Attorney Busi- Civil and Human Rights Or- communities that are usu- ness Support program and {See MADDOX A-8} Read full story page A-9

By Bertram Keller Contributing Writer

Say her name! BRE- By KHari Jones, Jr. ONNA TAYLOR! Say her Contributing Writer name! BREONNA TAY- LOR! Say her name! BRE- Leimert Park Rising was an event for the cul- ture and will be remem- bered for a long time.

COURTESY OF FAMILY OF BREONNA TAYLOR Black businesses, Black Breonna Taylor during a graduation ceremony in people coming together, Louisville, Ky. honoring Juneteenth was

needed as a reminder of PHOTO BY KHRISTIN DORWILL ONNA TAYLOR! profit organization South- the synergy that Blacks Community members celebrate Juneteenth at the Saturday, June 20, 2020, ern Christian Leadership create when united as one. 11th Annual “Leimert Park Rising” event held in South the weekend of Juneteenth; Conference (SCLC), co-or- The event was organized L.A. on Friday, June 19, 2020. however, there was no mu- ganized Saturday’s rally to by Ill Camille; she was munity with love and hope the event, the Pray for the sic, and no family picnics. elevate the powerful voices blown away by the sup- for brighter days. For many Hood stage hosted vari- Instead, there was the chant- calling for justice. Notable port she received from her people in the community, ous artists with a common ing of protestors that echoed speakers in attendance in- team and also the commu- Leimert Park has always goal of solidarity, love, throughout the neighbor- cluded: female labor and nity. been a hub for people to and ownership. “This was hoods of Leimert Park and religious leaders, California The energy surrounded shop and bond with each arguably one of the most Inglewood. State Assembly member Leimert Park filled the other. monumental events of the www.lasentinel.net Women of the non- {See TAYLOR A-10} African American com- On the South section of {See LEIMERT PARK A-12} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 Three African Americans Step Into Top California Leadership Roles BY TANU HENRY ised more inclusion of by Gov. Newsom on Janu- wife have two children. He as the water wholesaler for California Black Media African Americans and ary 22. is completing a Ph.D. in Santa Clara County and is other ethnic minorities. In her role, Richardson, engineering management at responsible for providing On Monday, the full “I am deeply committed a graduate of California the University of Tennessee, water to — and flood pro- California state Senate con- to building an administra- State University Sacramen- Knoxville. He has a mas- tection in — the Santa Clara firmed the appointments of tion that reflects Califor- to, oversees 10 state depart- ter’s degree in urban and Valley. two African Americans who nia’s diversity, and it’s a ments. Secretary Richard- regional planning from In the role, Callender have already stepped into goal I hope to advance at son oversees ten state Jackson State University; will oversee an annual top jobs at departments crit- every level of state govern- departments vital to the and a bachelor of arts in budget of more than $600 ical to the smooth operation ment,” he said. smooth administration of engineering technology million. During his tenure, of the state. A little over 100 miles state business, including from Mississippi Valley SCWD is also expected to Yolanda Richardson and southwest of Sacramento in procurement, information State University. take on several major capi- FILE PHOTO Adetokunbo “Toks” Omisha- Santa Clara County, another technology, tax administra- Adetokunbo “Toks” Omishakin Omishakin, registered tal projects, including a kin, are officially assuming African American, Rick tion, human resources, without a party preference, major reservoir expansion their roles as state govern- Callender, assumed the top among others. Omishakin, 44, is the earns a salary of $200,000. and a dam renovation. ment executives in Sacramen- post of the region’s water Immediately before 33rd director of the agency. Rick Callender, CEO, For more than two to at a time when the state is utility last month. joining Gov. Newsom’s As director of CalTrans, Santa Clara Valley Water decades, Callender has implementing deep cuts to its Meet Richardson, administration, Richardson he manages a $15 billion District worked in executive roles at fiscal year 2020-21 budget in Omishakin and Callender: was president of Teloiv, a budget and nearly 21,000 Water Valley. He has also response to the global Yolanda Richardson, Sacramento-based consult- employees and oversees actively participated in local COVID-19 crisis. Secretary, California Gov- ing firm. Before that, she 50,000 lane miles of high- politics, organizing and Despite the challenges, ernment OperationsAgency worked in leadership roles ways. He is responsible for advocacy, including serving they both had already begun at both the California maintaining 13,000 bridges as second vice president of to execute the functions of Health Exchange and at the and providing permits for the California-Hawaii Con- their offices, pending this San Francisco Health Care more than 400 public-use ference of the NAACP. week’s final Senate Plan. airports. CalTrans also funds Callender was born in approval. Richardson, a Democ- three of Amtrak’s busiest Las Vegas and grew up in African American legis- rat, lives in Rosedale and intercity rail services and San Jose, where he graduat- lators and activists say the earns a salary of $217,292. provide transit support to ed from Santa Teresa High presence of Richardson and Adetokunbo “Toks” more than 200 local and FILE PHOTO School. He earned his Omishakin in top-level state Omishakin, Director, Cal- regional transit agencies. Rick Callender bachelor of science degree positions dovetails with the ifornia Dept. of Trans- Before accepting the in industrial engineering calls Americans across the portation (CalTrans) CalTrans director role, Rick Callender, 49, an and technology from Cali- country are making for FILE PHOTO Adetokunbo “Toks” Omishakin was the deputy attorney and longtime water fornia State University, more diversity in both the Yolanda Richardson Omishakin is the director of commissioner of environ- executive, was elected CEO Chico, and his law degree private and public sector — the California Department ment and planning at the of the Santa Clara Water from Northwestern Califor- but there’s more work to do. Yolanda Richardson, 49, of Transportation (Cal- Tennessee Deparment of District (SCWD) by the nia School of Law. In January 2019, when is California’s secretary of Trans). Gov. Gavin New- Transportation. organization’s board of A Democrat, Callender Gov. Newsom became gov- Government Operations som appointed him in Octo- Born in Knoxville, Ten- directors last month. earns a salary of $326, 352 a ernor of California he prom- Agency. She was appointed ber 2019. nessee, Omishakin and his The organization serves year. Herb Wesson, Mustard and 100 Black Men of Greater L.A. Hosted Drive-Thru Father’s Day BBQ Giveaway chicken, potatoes, vegeta- bles and other items to help families struggling with the financial effects of the coronavirus shutdown cele- brate Father’s Day. “As a dad, I know many other dads share a passion for grilling and barbecu-

COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT EMERITUS HERB WESSON Council President Emeritus Herb Wesson and 100 Black Men hand out free Father's Day BBQ gift boxes on Fri., Jun. 19 in West Adams. ing,” said Wesson. “This ber of families due to the and show a small token of Father’s Day will be partic- coronavirus pandemic. I appreciation for all they do COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT EMERITUS HERB WESSON Council President Emeritus Herb Wesson ularly difficult for a num- wanted to celebrate dads for their families.”

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE 800 boxes of meat, produce and BBQ fixings to help COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF COUNCIL Comerica Bank and National Business League PRESIDENT EMERITUS HERB WESSON Award-winning hip- struggling families cele- Mustard (formerly known hop artist and producer brate Father’s Day. The as DJ Mustard) joins Coun- Announce $1 Million Commitment to Mustard (formerly DJ drive-thru took place last cil President Emeritus Herb Mustard) joined 100 Black Friday at Wesson’s West Wesson and 100 Black Men Support Black-Owned Small Businesses Men of Los Angeles and Adams District Office. in West Adams on Fri., Jun. Council President Herb Each box given away 19 to hand out free Father's Comerica’s $1 million contribution combines financial resources and Wesson to hand out over included 10 pounds of Day BBQ gift boxes. technical support to develop innovative Black Capital Access Program. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE vive this turbulent time.” its extensive support and The National Business national partnership.” Comerica Bank today League fights for legislation The BCAP aims to announced its $1 million and policy to promote the ensure that Black-owned commitment over four years growth of Black businesses, businesses will benefit from to the National Business while aggressively finding being capitalized, to create League as part of a national solutions to challenges and and grow sustainable enter- partnership that will launch business problems in the prises that are consistently the Black Capital Access marketplace. As a nonprofit, bankable and investment Program (BCAP), an access non-partisan and non-sectar- ready in the digital economy. to capital initiative to assist ian trade organization, the “We believe strongly that Black businesses across the National Business League investing financially as well country. collaborates with policy as connecting our team This innovative small makers and CEOs to members to offer a wide business program is set to advance Black communities' range of technical resources pilot over the next three economic interest supported will enable the NBL's Black months and will reach Com- by research, data and evi- Capital Access Program to erica's five primary markets dence, while at the same effectively reach and serve of Arizona, California, Flori- time holding the public and businesses in need,” said da, Michigan and Texas. The private accountable. Irvin Ashford, Jr., chief com- program will become avail- “Capital access remains munity officer, Comerica able in all 50 states in 2021. the most important factor Bank. “We proudly support A one-stop online plat- limiting the establishment, the 120-year mission of the form for Black-owned busi- expansion and growth of National Business League nesses, BCAP will offer Black-owned businesses,” and its mission to deliver access to a capital toolkit, said Ken L. Harris, Ph.D., critical services to Black- wide variety of technical president/CEO National owned businesses.” services, financial planning Business League, Inc. "As Comerica's $1 million information, webinars and part of the organization's investment to kickstart the more. mission to eliminate institu- BCAP includes a $150,000 “Small businesses face a tional, structural and sys- financial contribution and myriad of inherent chal- temic barriers to capital, it is in-kind and technical sup- lenges to open their doors important to develop public port valued at $100,000 for and remain viable, and the and private partnerships to four years. current conditions due to address the financial burden Comerica Bank has COVID-19 only deepened on Black entrepreneurs who been helping small busi- those issues especially are trying to keep their busi- nesses succeed for more among African American nesses thriving in today's than 170 years. Comerica's business owners,” said Curt economy, in response to the small business relationship Farmer, chairman and CEO, COVID-19 pandemic. managers are part of a deci- Comerica Incorporated and “Our mission with the sion-making team with the Comerica Bank. “We launch of the Black Capital local credit authority so believe our partnership with Access Program presented they can go to bat for all the National Business by Comerica Bank is to small businesses and entre- League will become crucial assist Black-owned busi- preneurs. Comerica serves in helping many Black- nesses with their capital the bank's communities owned businesses and entre- needs and resources, and we with 435 banking centers preneurs recover and sur- are thankful to Comerica for throughout its footprint. THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

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June 9, 2020

Statement by Edwin Lombard, CEO CA Black Chamber of Commerce on the future of AB5.

Black lives, Black families and Black businesses have been devastated by the triple catastrophes of AB5, COVID-19, and the violent racism that permeates the very institutions we rely on to protect our freedom as Americans.

How dare you use the shooting of civilians by police as a political weapon to defend your misguided and disastrous law that has robbed thousands of Californians of their right to earn a living with dignity, respect, and independence.

The Black men and women who have chosen to work for themselves are not asking for your “protection” from self-employment. We are not asking for your permission to earn a living as we choose, by starting a business for ourselves or control our own future as an independent contractor.

We’re tired of paternalistic institutions that purport to “protect” us while enabling, defending, and propagating the systemic racism that has cost so many Black lives.

AB5 has already crushed thousands of Black businesses and will keep more from operating in the Gig Economy. Nearly a million Californians would lose jobs, opportunities, and independence if the future of AB5 were up to you.

If COVID-19 taught us anything, its that people who lost jobs during this economic downturn realized they could work from home as independent contractors make more money and spend more time with their loved ones.

We’re not asking for your help or misguided protection. Just open the door and let us help ourselves.

Sincerely,

Edwin Lombard 3UHVLGHQW DQG &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2ͦFHU California Black Chamber of Commerce

TIMOTHY ALAN SIMON PATRICIA WATTS SHARON EVANS CHARLES DANIEL BERNARD JOHNSON JAMES MCGHEE EDWIN A. LOMBARD III Chairman Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Audit Chair Advisory Council Chair President and CEO TAS Strategies FCI Management Biz Resource Group Daniel, Russell The Bernard Johnson JLM Management Group California Black Chamber & Charles Co., LLC Group of Commerce THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 ‘ByeCOVID’ Juneteenth Event Helps Compton Residents Get Tested

BY KHARI JONES,JR. couldn’t have been a more said, “The whole purpose Contributing Writer innovative way to host this was to show love, healing, event. and take care of one another. Compton Mayor Aja Mayor Brown men- There are also some wonder- Brown, Originals Nation tioned that the choice to host ful self-care bags with can- and Trap Heels founder, this event on Juneteenth is dles, essential oils, and seeds Damon Turner, all partnered symbolic of the care we that you can grow. It’s all together to host “Bye- need to have for the people about wellness, loving each of color. “This is about other and making sure we access, we’re hoping that can take care of each other people have some indication and our community.” of their health and if they With the lack of

PHOTO CREDIT GIO SOLIS PHOTO CREDIT GIO SOLIS Trap Heals Founder Damon Turner and volunteers ready to serve the Compton community. Compton Mayor Aja Brown munities motivated us to nities. Nobody is going to In a recent interview, COVID,” a local initiative come up with a solution. We take care of our communi- Turner goes on today, “It is event where they provided can't wait for the system to ties like we do.” impossible to get on social free COVID-19 testing to media and not see the world PHOTO CREDIT GIO SOLIS Compton residents along There were great vibes of live music, food, art. fighting for Black lives. But with care packages to help let’s not forget we are still in prevent the spread of the test positive seek medical resources that were provid- the midst of a global pan- coronavirus. The event serv- help. This is a great way to ed to the city of Compton, demic which is impacting iced over 1,000 people who represent our communities.” Mayor Brown, Turner, and Black and Brown commu- Originals Nation felt it was nities the hardest.” time to use their influence. Continue to follow, Mayor Brown mentioned donate, and support the that this time was critical Bye-COVID initiative as despite the lockdown to Mayor Brown, Turner and honor Juneteenth. “We the Originals Nation pro- thought that even though vide resources and self care the majority of the state is PHOTO CREDIT GIO SOLIS materials to the city of on lockdown, we can do Volunteers excited to support the ByeCovid Initiative Compton. something to celebrate our life, ourselves and our com- help us. We must help our- munity. We have music in selves.” the background and great According to Turner, in food. We just wanted to order to stop economic pour some love to the com- racism African Americans munity and acknowledge have to get in positions to PHOTO CREDIT GIO SOLIS this day as well.” A visual artist creates work that reflects the current cli- utilize our Black power. He mate. They wanted an innova- spoke passionately about tive healing, and COVID using our power like never registered or pre-registered. The goal of this initiative testing site serving as a cul- before. “Our Black magic It was great vibes of live was to show love to the peo- tural response to the system has never gone away. We music, food, art, and a group ple of Compton and provide for underserved communi- have to get in positions of of ambitious volunteers to self-care essentials for the ties. power to maximize our abil- PHOTO CREDIT GIO SOLIS serve the community. There community. Mayor Brown Turner uses his art to ities to enhance the commu- Patients getting tested for COVID-19 communicate with the com- munity. Creating Bye- COVID is a solution to ensure communities are pri- oritized. Turner and others felt Compton was being intentionally neglected and it was time to take matters into his own hands. “Eco- 0217$,5$ nomic racism has evolved. Racism is a crisis and will continue to be a crisis. The A 1 UNIT AFFORDABLE PHOTO CREDIT GIO SOLIS effect the coronavirus con-  ByeCovid Volunteers giving away free food to patients. tinues to have on our com- SENIOR (55+) H286,1* 23325781,7<

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(TXDO +RXVLQJ 2SSRUWXQLW\ 1RQ'LVFULPLQDWLRQ RQ WKH %DVLV RI 'LVDELOLW\ A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 California State Capitol Goes Black … Red and Green to Mark Juneteenth BY ALDON THOMAS STILES open across the United equate to a large interest deserves: community, food California Black Media States, Californians last from the Black communi- and life.” weekend organized events ty, resulting in a success- Lisa, another founding As California goes, so for an all-American holi- ful event,” she said before member of Kawaii Killas, does the nation. day celebration throughout the event kicked off last highlighted the need for a You’ve probably heard the state. week. celebration in these turbu- that cliché many times There were marches for From June 13, the San lent times. before. It certainly rings justices in San Francisco, Jose/Silicon Valley-based “To me, Juneteenth true for Juneteenth. Oakland, Fremont, Pitts- African American Commu- means resting your soul The state of California burg, Palo Alto and Santa nity Service Agency has just for a second,” Lisa started recognizing June- Clara that ended up with been hosting their 39th said. “Just a day. Freedom, teenth or Black “Freedom political rallies. Some annual Juneteenth In The sweet but short lived in Day,” marking the emanci- events featured live per- Park Festival entirely realization.” pation of enslaved African formances, food and other online for the first time in While Freedom Day is Americans, back in 2003 as entertainment. its history. a celebration of the Eman- an official state obser- In Sacramento, the Cal- The festival featured cipation Proclamation, vance. That was 17 years ifornia Black Agriculture African American art, a many California organiza- before Juneteenth became a Working Group held an Black hair session and a tions are reminding policy household word across the event at Cesar Chavez live virtual musical per- makers that there is still a United States this year. Plaza called “2020 Sacra- formance by Neo-Soul civil rights movement for On June 19, 1865, mento Juneteenth, Dia De singer Anthony Hamilton. Black lives that has not Union General Gordon Los Negroes.” He headlined the online seen its end. Granger led troops into According to their event. For those still wary Galveston, Texas, to Eventbrite page, the goal of In San Bernardino, The about gathering in public announce the end of the the event was to educate Dino Can and the on the 19th, the South Civil War and to let Californians about "the M.U.D.A.Foundation, LA/South Bay African enslaved people in that unique legacy of 'Slavery local grassroots communi- American Infant and town know that nearly 250 in California' our journey ty-based organizations, Maternal Mortality Com- years of slavery was finally towards freedom and ongo- teamed up to organize a munity hosted a virtual over. They were now rec- PHOTO BY ANTONIO HARVEY ing systemic impacts from “community-centric” event Freedom Day celebration Assemblymember Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Chair of the 'America's Peculiar Institu- on June 19 called “Feed that that featured Dr. Sayi- ognized as free people. California Legislative Black Caucus celebrates the lighting Thousands of African of California State Capital for Juneteenth. tion' here in the Great State The Dino.” It featured free da Peprah, a Los Angeles- Americans in that former of California." food, music and entertain- based psychologist as the Confederate Gulf Coast were more Juneteenth cele- salient in the context of the Beginning last Friday, ment and was held at Perris keynote speaker. town had not yet heard that brations across California current protests over ongo- Californians have been Hill Park in San Bernardi- Like the state Capitol, more than two years before than ever before in history. ing and persistent brutality joining other Americans no. San Francisco and San on January 1, 1863, Presi- The commemorations took and inequity in the lives of around the country for a Lexi, one of the found- Diego counties lighted dent Abraham Lincoln had on especial significance as ing members of the activist their administration build- signed the Emancipation Californians up and down and art collective Kawaii ings, too. Swaths of red, Proclamation. That docu- the state paid homage to Killas, expressed the green and gold light shone ment officially granted the suffering and triumphs importance of her organi- against the white exteriors them their freedom. of African American histo- zation's involvement in the of those local government “Four hundred years, ry in the United States. San Bernardino event. centers. African Americans have “Juneteenth is Freedom “Feed The Dino is an “Tonight we accom- fought through struggle Day and a cause for cele- event me and Kawaii [Kil- plished lighting the San and oppression only to rise bration,” said Assembly las] are very excited to be a Diego County Administra- to the occasion and be the member Shirley N. Weber part of because in a city tion Building in honor of creators, inventors and (D-San Diego, chair of the that is in the top three most Juneteenth,” says Harris. leaders of society,” said the California Legislative dangerous in America, we “We are part of creating a Rev. Shane Harris, a San Black Caucus. are bringing light and joy new narrative.” Diego based civil rights On Friday night in to our city,” Lexi said. “We “But we must move leader, reflecting on the Sacramento, Weber, other are serving the people that from just illuminating PHOTO BY CHIDA REBECCA history behind the holiday. members of the California San Diego County Administration Building lights up for In the wake of the bru- legislature, and people Juneteenth. tal murder of George from all walks of life, Floyd, an unarmed Black watched from the lawn of Black Americans,” said Juneteenth Online Festival, man who Minnesota police the California Capitol as Weber. which will run through killed last month — and the building’s famous American ideals prom- June 28, 2020. The U.S. amid the global protests his dome lighted up in Red, ise equality, but have yet to Census Bureau is partici- death has sparked — there Green and Black. African fulfill that promise. By pating in the national virtu- Americans use those colors lighting the State Capitol in al festival to raise aware- to symbolize the pain and red, black and green, the ness about this year’s cen- the richness of the African California Legislative sus count. American experience and Black Caucus demonstrates “This online festival is the African heritage of its commitment to making something for the history Black people in the United that promise a reality in books,” said Betty States. California,” she said. Williams, president of the

“What is encouraging is Across the country, Sacramento NAACP SF MAYOR LONDON BREED /INSTAGRAM the renewed interest in more and more, businesses branch and U.S. Census San Franciso City Hall lights up for Juneteenth. Juneteenth by young peo- — including Nike, Target Bureau Sacramento area ple. I think it is this and Spotify —have started partnership specialist. have paid their dues and buildings on the outside to moment where they recog- to consider Juneteenth a “I think the first ever maybe even fell victim to going inside of them to PHOTO BY ANTONIO HARVEY nize their power to make paid holiday. Juneteenth Online Festival our streets. Feed the Dino address the inequities fac- California State Capital change. The message of And as social and recre- will create a huge amount is retribution to our people. ing African Americans,” he lights up for Juneteenth. Juneteenth is especially ational venues began to of curiosity, which will The things everyone said. A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 • BERNARD PARKS •

In the wake of the tragic police accountability. The Board of Police Commis- Francisco on this issue is Williams in 2016 should death of George Floyd, we problem is, that his record sioners, by City Charter, is equally as questionable. have been terminated. Gas- witnessed an outpouring of simply does not match his the final authority on these During his only full year con declined to file charges grief and support. We have rhetoric. His claims should policy matters and adjudi- as Police Chief, officer- against the officers in con- also begun a long-overdue be exposed as fraudulent cated the shooting as out of involved shootings spiked tradiction to the findings of conversation about police and he should be labeled as policy. They believed the from the year prior from the Police Department. & community interaction, a political opportunist who officer was not in immedi- five to eleven. Gascon claims he repre- most notably concerning should not be trusted by the ate danger and had more As District Attorney sents change in the D.A.’s the use of violence by po- people of Los Angeles. than enough time to assess Gascon, again failed to live office, but records show lice officers towards people In 1999, when I was serv- and evaluate alternatives up to his promise to hold that, while serving as the of color. As an African ing as LA’s police chief, I rather than using deadly bad cops accountable. He San Francisco DA, he rou- American man and a for- was horrified to read the force on Mr. Gus Woods. was not successful in prose- tinely sought the advice mer Chief of the Los An- details of an officer shoot- This matter was sent to cuting any officers involved of Los Angeles DA Jackie geles Police Department, I ing case involving the death a Board of Rights, for dis- FILE PHOTO in the death of a civilian. Lacey’s office on how to welcome this conversation of a 56-year-old African ciplinary evaluation. Then, BERNARD PARKS The powerful image of proceed with cases involv- and believe that much good American man, Gus Woods. Commander George Gas- Colin Kaepernick taking a ing officer’s excessive use can arise from this discus- The LAPD officer-shot Mr con was selected by the The truth is that Gascon knee was in direct response of force. This comes as no sion. We are all now en- Woods twice, killing him, de- accused officer to be part has a reputation for going to the shooting of Mr. Ma- surprise for someone who gaged in the search for ef- spite the fact that Mr. Woods of this disciplinary review easy on officers involved in rio Woods. Despite nation- has no experience as a trial fective policies that address was more than 20 feet away, board. George Gascon, act- disciplinary cases. During wide attention and calls for lawyer. these systemic injustices holding only a small metal ing as Board Chairperson, my time as Police Chief, it action, Gascon declined to The stakes are too high that are deeply embed- rod. rejected the Commission’s was widely known that of- prosecute Mr. Woods’ kill- to take a chance on some- ded within our society and I noted that the original findings and instead, inex- ficers, accused of miscon- er. When protesters showed one who will do plenty of criminal justice system. It radio call specifically stated plicably found the officer duct, would routinely select up at Gascón’s house in re- talking but has never shown is more important than ever the suspect appeared to be not guilty. George Gascon as a member sponse to this case, Gascón, a willingness to act. It is that the people with expe- intoxicated and/or possibly Gascon hid behind a of their disciplinary boards on news video, showed his clear to me that George rience in listening to their mentally ill. Upon arrival, flimsy defense, claiming because they knew he had a opinion of the seriousness Gascon lacks the legal ex- communities and enacting the officer partially con- that the officer was acting reputation for leniency. of the situation (https:// perience and the ability to meaningful change are fill- cealed himself behind his car on his memories of a ten- Gascon’s actions were www.nbcbayarea.com/ bring people together to ing our elected roles. door, while his partner re- year-old training session, totally inconsistent with news/local/sf-district- deliver the measured re- Based on my personal trieved the bean bag weapon which counseled officers the direction I was taking attorney-files-restrain- forms that we need to make experiences and by ana- from the trunk. There was no that anyone with a knife the department. During that ing-order-against-pro- the city & county a safer lyzing his problematic and evidence that the suspect pre- within 21 feet represented time, I fired 140 problem testers/63725/”by throwing and fairer place. Further, worrisome record it is clear sented an immediate threat of a threat that would justify police officers; the most in watermelon at the protestors Gascon demonstrates mas- to me that Los Angeles death or imminent danger. I the use of deadly force. To LAPD history. Part 1 and and then filing a restraining sive hypocrisy in calling County District Attorney supported the findings of the this day the tape from this violent crimes dropped order against them). for reforms and action in candidate George Gascon Department’s Use of Force training has never been es- over 30%. Officer-involved More recently, in 2018 places where he has only is not one of those people. Board (UOF) and recom- tablished as an officially ap- shootings dropped 44%. the San Francisco Depart- shown the most retrograde Gascon has positioned mended to the Police Com- proved LAPD training tape And, non-lethal use of force ment of Police Account- and conservative of policies himself as a candidate as mission that the shooting and is contrary to the LAPD cases dropped 18%. ability found that the officer a reformer on the issue of be found out of policy. The use of force policy. Gascon’s record in San who shot and killed Jessica {See PARKS A-12}

• DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

At this critical juncture in our determined move- termining and decisive role ing generation. We could of our life and culture new, in our righteous and relent- ment toward a decisive and the principle and practice readily give credit to those good and rightful ways for- less struggle, it is again enduring victory. We can- of righteous and relentless ancient and absent, i.e., our ward. Part of this critique important to pause and not say it too often, stress struggle have played in the ancestors; but the immedi- of the preceding generation reflect deeply on battles it too much and certainly self-conception, self-con- ate and living preceding in “responsible” positions fought, lessons learned must never downplay in struction and self-assertion generation was a focus of was also because they of- and possible roads to take any way the definitive, de- of our people and our orga- much of our criticism, al- ten counselled caution and nization Us, and the persons though we eventually bal- restraint which we deemed the Los AngeLes sentineL called into being and culti- anced our critique and be- inadequate at best and at vated by both. For among gan to work cooperatively worst, only in the interest of the most defining features with them. In a word, we the oppressor. of our people is that we are were compelled by both Malcolm X had taught a culture of righteous and the heavy hand of reality us that being responsible relentless struggle, earnest FILE PHOTO and righteous reasoning to to the people must be con- DR. MAULANA KARENGA DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. and ongoing struggle to free see and accept the need for trasted with being “respon- Executive Publisher / CEO ourselves and be ourselves, intergenerational collabora- sible” in the eyes of the op- secure justice, expand the all those who preceded us, tion, cooperation and col- pressor. For he said, “You’ll JENNIFER J. THOMAS realm of human freedom, those who cleared firm and lective struggle. always be a slave as long as Publisher and build the good com- sacred ground on which we There were many rea- you’re trying to be respon- KENNETH R. THOMAS munity, society and world stood and still stand and sons for our critique of sible and respectable in the Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) we and all humans want and who opened essential and established order-leaning eyesight of your master”. RUTH WASHINGTON deserve to live in. And so, it upward ways on which we leadership and cautious On the contrary, “when Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) is good to reach back to re- would continue the unfin- counsel, especially our you’re in the eyesight of COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. trieve and reflect on the les- ished struggle for liberation need to find our own way, your (oppressor), you’ve Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) sons of our lives, our work and ever higher levels of develop our own voice, and got to let him know you’re PAMELA A. BAKEWELL and our struggle in order to human life. In speaking of pose our own vision of what irresponsible”, and this in- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer deepen our understanding this history, Mary McLeod we as a generation should deed, through audacious DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. and constantly improve our Bethune told us “we are be about. We embraced and outrageous resistance. Executive Editor / Chief of Staff practice. custodians and heirs of a Fanon’s classic statement Furthermore, we were in a BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL Even without under- great legacy”, but we were that “Each generation must, hurry and too determined, Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of standing it in the depth that not always able to recog- out of relative obscurity, young, righteously angry Directors (2004-2014) would come later, we were nize and rightfully respect discover its mission and and impatient to consider BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor in, 1965, a new generation the historical and cultural fulfill it or betray it”. And thoroughly the time it takes Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising building on centuries of ties of life and struggle that we read it as our need to ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer sacrifice and struggles of bound us with each preced- discover in the rich resource {See KARENGA A-14} Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor Production Designer / Staff Writer BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer Copy Editor ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer Copy Editor E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer Copy Editor NIELE ANDERSON, Digital Editor CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising TAMARRA WILLIAMS, Classified

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The coronavirus has ing. Nonetheless, there are the same space at the same tions influenced by the turned the world upside choices during times of peril. time. coronavirus, it is crucial not overcome, particularly down. In fact, its global im- Rather than lament the Invite one to stay.” that we let our vote be if we choose to live inter- pact might have resulted in negative reality of the current While the emotional shock our voice. Now more than dependently. The content this being the first time that state of the nation, why not of this crisis can keep us ever, completing the cen- of our character is trans- individuals can truly identify focus on the rose sprouting focused on the detrimen- sus is imperative. Have we parent during times of ad- with what people residing in through concrete pavement? tal results that have sur- forgotten the bewilderment versity. Let us not allow other parts of the world are We can choose to focus on faced, why not change the felt about redistricting as personal struggles keep us feeling. Thanks to the me- the detrimental effects of this paradigm and consider the an outcome of the census from bestowing love upon dia and our local, state, and emotionally shocking crisis, beauty that has transcend- results a decade ago? others. For, when the veil national political figures, or we can choose to cleanse ed? Rather than ask why In addition to exercis- is lifted, how will we wish we are well informed of the our lenses and see the beauty me, ask why not me. Use ing our politically astute to be seen? We can accom- alarming impact that COV- emerging. While small and this time to have a mad muscles, here are four plish all things if we can ID-19 has had on the United large companies are strug- love affair with yourself. recommendations to help see the vision, believe, and States and beyond. New York gling, many business owners Strengthen relationships, us maneuver through this have faith. There is noth- has held the number one po- are using their knowledge FILE PHOTO beginning with yourself. phase of life and emerge ing keeping us from per- sition in the highest percent- and skills to keep a revenue CASSANDRA BAILEY Make lasting memories better post COVID-19. severing during times of ages of COVID-19 cases stream flowing, although with family and friends. 1. Find creative uncertainty except the last and deaths with New Jersey, gravely reduced, while help- schedule went from being Hone your skills for the ways to stay connected two characters in the word Minnesota, and California ing communities. Unknow- completely full to hav- next job that is waiting for with friends and family. “can’t”. A skeptic might gaining momentum. ing, aspiring entrepreneurs ing no plans at all with- you. Open the book that Spend time talking to chil- ask why. Because we are If the coronavirus itself is have identified a need and out feeling slightly guilty you have been putting off dren about family history. “fearfully and wonderfully not enough to send individu- found a way to supply the de- for having time for our- reading. Use this oppor- 2. Identify what made” (Psalm 139:14). als into a panic, the efforts mand. When masks became selves? How often have tunity to make a lifestyle skills can be learned or im- Lifting We Climb, to slow the spread of the vi- scarcely available for pur- we vowed to do some- change. It has been said, proved to be competitive in Dr. Cassandra L. Bailey rus have resulted in a cata- chase, sewing machines were thing around the house, “if you do something ev- a changing job market. strophic disruption of life for dusted off and patterns were or to forge our personal eryday for three weeks, it 3. Take advantage Dr. Bailey is a higher most, if not all, Americans. cut from an array of fabric goals only to report that will become a habit.” What of this time to read a book education administrator, Without delving into the fi- to fill the void. In March, we have been too busy new behaviors have you written by a favorite au- Founder and Coordinator nancial, social, educational, the reduction of cars travel- to accomplish the task? developed? thor, or discover a new of the Dr. Martin Luther residential, psychological, ing the streets coupled with How many people will As the “Stay at Home” literary subject. King, Jr. Day of Service, and political details result- much needed rain resulted return to work or school public health mandate is 4. Reset. Take this and Executive Director of ing from the onslaught of the in Los Angeles having the in better shape than they gradually lifted in states time to make new begin- Ignited Light. Her motto coronavirus and adherence cleanest air in the country, were pre-pandemic be- across the country, there nings, particularly if “the is “Lifting as We Climb,” to the “Safer at Home” Pub- with the caveat being pictur- cause they are exercising are political actions requir- way things were” did not as she believes we are all lic Health Order, it is likely esque blue skies. Prior to be- more and eating home ing our attention which foster growth. interdependent and can that life pre-COVID-19 will ing instructed to do so, how cooked meals rather than must retain our focus. Un- We are descendants of achieve more by helping never be the same. At best, often have we longed for the ordering out? less otherwise notified, the survivors. Our resilience one another move forward, society will find itself adapt- opportunity to take a mo- Maya Angelou elo- presidential election is is second nature. United rather than walking alone. ing to the “new normal” will- ment to relax at home? When quently stated, “Hope in November. In the midst we stand; divided we fall. ingly or kicking and scream- was the last time our entire and fear cannot occupy of sudden life transforma- There is nothing we can-

• KEITH CURRY •

With our lives upended the nation, was also the most Metro Area of 32.7%. The homelessness faced by stu- Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna and few old certainties left unequal in its income strata, majority of the residents dents of color. Taylor, Sean Reed, and standing, there is one thing and had the second-highest we serve in our district are The good news is that Tony McDade, and count- we do know about this new rate of underemployed peo- people of color, 64% are pre-COVID, in 2018, less others. We find our- era. The world, United States ple anywhere in the United Latinx and 14% are Black. California took action and selves amidst a historical and Californian economies States. Latinx students represent established Calbright, an period where people across are in suffering. In the blink Pre-COVID-19, in 2016, the largest ethnic group at online community college. our community and the na- of an eye, some 5 million the typical white fam- Compton College, com- The vision was to serve un- tion are demanding justice Californians find themselves ily’s wealth nationally was prising 61% of the student deremployed populations and an end to systemic rac- out of work, many of them $171,000. For Black families, population in 2018-19, an of adults working part-time ism. The tragic, premature, structurally unemployed and median wealth was $17,600, 11% increase compared or stuck in positions that and unjust death of Black unsure of how to pivot their just 10% that of white fami- to five years earlier. Black don’t pay a living wage, people across the country careers. All signs pointing lies. And for Latinx families, students represent 23% of through self-paced online has become all too com- to permanent shifts in what median wealth was $20,700, FILE PHOTO the Compton College stu- learning, enabling students mon. work and our educational or roughly 12% that of white KEITH CURRY dent population. to quickly earn industry- The twin crises we face, system look like for Califor- families. Even in employ- Part of the solution lies recognized credentials at of public health and eco- nians in a post COVID-19 ment, Black and Latinx in access to education. In any stage in their career. nomic inequality, demand world. workers were less likely to a few months, we have 2013, white Americans From my perspective, Cal- it. The question is – do The fragility of the post- hold higher-paying jobs. further cemented the di- were more than twice as bright is well-positioned to we, as Californians, want 2008 recovery, which many Here in California, Black vide of classes, with now likely as Black Americans provide students searching to continue to provide our already knew as an everyday families were about twice 12.5% of our state unem- to receive financial help for additional opportunities underserved communities reality, has been laid bare for more likely to be earning at ployed. from their parents for high- to improve their economic with a non-profit, public all to see. For the many mil- low income levels than at Much of the root of er education, despite the mobility - but the impor- option? The answer surely lions both underemployed high income levels. the economic injustice fact that black parents were tance of distance learning must be yes. We need to and underpaid, the illusion That was the reality of lies in educational dis- more likely to spend a larg- opportunities in the current double down our support of growth was just that – but life in California, deeply pre- parity. Compton College er share of their resources COVID-19 environment for new learning models COVID-19 has ripped the carious, deeply inequal. Then services area includes the on their children’s educa- makes an even more com- with a specific mission to mask off, particularly for COVID-19 hit. We now risk cities of Compton, Lyn- tion. And even in educa- pelling case for the model. reach people who are not people of color. The need for a generation of chronic un- wood, and Paramount. tion, low-income students As we return to work currently being served. reskilling, upskilling and ca- employment. The careers of Only 58.9% of residents of color are more likely to post-COVID-19, Califor- This is why, Compton Col- reer transitions are going to millions who were underpin- in the city of Compton, face economic barriers to nia will need a way for lege is proud to partner be essential for our economy ning the new convenience have earned a high school completing their qualifi- those who cannot afford a with Calbright to deliver moving forward. gig economy may be per- diploma or higher, which cation, disproportionately traditional college degree, their model to potential California is a perfect manently damaged – their is significantly lower than burdened by rising tuition whether because of finan- students in our community. microcosm of the United wages terminally depressed, the rate in California (i.e., fees. These students often cial burdens or because of States as a whole - both the opportunities permanently 82.2%), and 9.6% hold a have to drop courses, skip time commitment to fami- Keith Curry, Ed.D., is the strengths and weaknesses out of reach. Data show that bachelor’s degree or high- semesters, or takes jobs lies and jobs, to upskill. President/CEO of Comp- of the nation’s economy are the COVID economy is most er, which is one-quarter of to cover expenses. Not Furthermore, as many are ton College and Compton exaggerated here. California devastating to California’s the rate in the Los Ange- to mention the housing outraged, and mourning the Community College Dis- which is one of the richest in communities of color. In just les-Long Beach-Anaheim and food insecurities and murders of George Floyd, trict.

• MARGARET RICHARDS-BOWERS •

Closing a neighborhood is located, listened quietly school without collaborat- while Scorza excoriated her ing with parents, school staff, constituents. Not only did and the neighborhood only in- she fail to defend her con- vites strong pushback from the For the Warren Lane with the property. the school had to be closed stituents, she broke their groups not included in the deci- teachers and staff, clos- The day before the because of declining en- trust by letting the school sion. ing the school for most school board planned to rollment, which led to district blindside them by This is the path the Ingle- of them means reassign- officially approve clos- its facility not being fully closing their school with- wood Unified School Dis- ment to other Inglewood ing Warren Lane, county utilized. out any warning. trict (IUSD) took when it de- schools. For the stu- administrator Erika Torres The virtual meeting After the Zoom meet- cided to close Warren Lane dents, it means leaving scheduled a Zoom meeting quickly deteriorated when ing which attracted up to TK-7 Elementary School. The a familiar, safe environ- for one hour with the par- Scorza opened it to ques- 200 viewers, some par- school serves predominantly ment and friends, teach- ents. Allotting just an hour tions. He controlled who ents and neighbors felt African-American students in ers, and staff. For parents, in a virtual meeting is not asked the questions, and disrespected. Some were the Morningside Park commu- they are scrambling to enough time to gain con- when he heard remarks he angry. Most had not been nity in the city of Inglewood. find a suitable school for sensus on such an impact- did not like, he cut the per- convinced that the school On Monday June 8, IUSD their children to attend. FILE PHOTO ful decision. son off or told them they should be closed. And notified teachers of the closure The timing could not be MARGARET RICHARDS- School board Presi- were out of line. Naturally rather than quietly accept via a Zoom call. The next day, worse. Because of the BOWERS dent D’Artagnan Scor- people were upset their what they were told was parents received a letter in- pandemic, there is no way za assumed the task of ex- school was being closed a “done deal,” some who forming them that Warren Lane to visit area schools to see Daniel Freeman Elemen- plaining why Warren Lane and wanted to be heard. had logged on to the meet- was going to be closed. By Fri- what they have to offer. tary, after forty years of was being closed. IUSD is Dionne Faulk, school ing got together and started day, June 12, the resolution to For the middle class resi- being neighbors to the in receivership and experi- board Vice President and to organize a campaign to close the school was approved dents living next to War- school, they are worried encing financial challeng- Trustee Area 1 represen- change IUSD’s decision to at a school board meeting. ren Lane, formerly called about what IUSD will do es. According to Scorza, tative where Warren Lane {See BOWERS A-12} A-8 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER JUNE 25, 202026, 2013

Maddox have been affected at a grateful for the mayor and {continued from Pg. A-1} higher rate than other eth- city council, particularly nicities. This is due to the Marqueece Harris-Daw- pre-existing disadvantage son, Herb Wesson, Gil Ce- of not having the proper dillo, and Curren Price for resources, they would have making the push for these worked as a level of armor resources.” in all communities when There are eyes on the the pandemic hit. Attorney LAPD and overall use Maddox acknowledged of law enforcement; the the effects are causing un- Civil and Human Rights precedented trauma within Department is looking to

Capri Maddox COURTESY PHOTO communities of color, due be a conscience within lo- Capri Maddox works alongside Los Angeles City Council- to a deeply-rooted system cal government, but the member Curren Price (standing in back) to provide free CO- that was formulated with CHRD will be tackling pri-

VID-19 testing to L.A. residents. COURTESY PHOTO no clear pathway of oppor- vate sectors. Studies and tunity. research will find the gaps The new executive direc- ties. She broke down how There is no time left, in equal opportunity across tor has always responded to deep rooted and entangled the change must happen industries, there will be a the voices of the community, the inequalities are within now. Although the De- level of transparency from Maddox was involved in communities of color. partment of Civil and Hu- all firms within their rep- key Neighborhood Council For so long, many doors man Rights will officially resentation. Other studies and City Council requests. were intentionally closed, launch online in July, At- on the radar to conduct in- Additionally, she has been a and candidates of color over- torney Maddox is working clude food distribution and strong presence within crim- looked; this has dramatically on blueprints for Upward business development; this inal and civil cases, school affected family lines for gen- Mobility programs and will empower the audience safety efforts with the Los erations. Maddox explained events, and will be affili- to be mindful of what is be- Angeles Unified School Dis- within the current social ated with the racial equity ing supported. trict (LAUSD) and served as pipeline that breeds systemic Capri Maddox assists the L.A. Dodgers as they grant initiatives announced by A vivid picture Attor- a Neighborhood Prosecutor racism, causes long-term 25,000 tickets to LAUSD students as part of the Dodgers Mayor Garcetti on June ney Maddox painted ref- from 2005-2010. She has harm and continues to create attendance initiative. COURTESY PHOTO 19. Looking towards a post erenced the documentary, shown her ability to make an environment for certain pandemic future, Maddox “The Inconvenient Truth,” the most with the tools given neighborhoods to be more painted her goals to help the analogy encompasses to her and fill gaps in social susceptible to falling behind, people prepare for uplift- the current path of the inequality within the com- unable to break free from ing the community. world is going to lead to munity. the lines of poverty and poor College boot camps an unhealthy future if we “My role is important for health conditions. that involve the whole don’t stop the disparities. a few reasons; we have sys- There are three principles family, job training, home “The movie, “Inconve- temically been mistreated, that Maddox is looking to ownership, and retirement nient Truth” was a warning underrepresented, disre- stand on in this department: planning are some of the about climate change, and spected in so many ways. I Educate and address the root upcoming projects. Mad- said if we didn’t change know the focus is related to of the issue, confront and dox is looking to partner our ways and deal with the perhaps things happening in expose the disparities, and with community-based or- environmental imbalanc- law enforcement, but some carry out affirmative action ganizations, faith-based in- es, we would have more of the systemic issues are that results in meaningful stitutions, business groups, storms, and they would affecting us in our lives, in change. “We have to expose Capri Maddox works with the L.A. Rams to serve and neighborhood councils, happen more frequently, our health, in our education this type of behavior, be- give back to the Los Angeles community. COURTESY PHOTO philanthropic groups, in various places and they systems, and in our oppor- cause people are focusing on universities, and Human will be more intense. And tunities. The damage is for one area in the front of the there is no room for imbal- The inequities are most Relations committees to that is the same thing that generations to come.” At- house, and the back of the ance; she is working to- visible within the spread execute these events and we are experiencing in the torney Maddox continued to house is being robbed blind” wards leveling out the play- of COVID-19, small busi- bring substantial differ- African American [com- explain that we need to step Attorney Maddox empha- ing field, creating “upward nesses and overall wellbe- ence in the quality of life munity] - inconvenient up and address those dispari- sized that as a community, mobility as a people.” ing of certain populations to all residents. “I’m very truth.” Harris-Dawson {continued from Pg. A-1}

Marqueece Harris-Dawson COURTESY PHOTO

of our residents. Continue ML: Thinking about to invest in successful pro- the thousands of Ange- grams like the Community lenos who courageously Safety Partnership and the assembled in solidarity to Community Safety Initia- demand justice for George tive that take holistic ap- Floyd during a global pan- Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Los Angeles City Councilman proaches to create public demic, can you share what

District 8 File Photo safety solutions. your office is doing to ML: From what we prevent the spread of CO- some of the most egregious to reform the culture and witnessed in the weeks of VID-19?

Marqueece Harris-Dawson COURTESY PHOTO practices like chokeholds reform the behavior in the protest, how can you uti- CMHD: We are in- and no-knock warrants and one-to-one contact between lize your position as elect- vesting in additional CO- outcry is rising across cultur- home invasion and to cap off racial profiling. But in this citizens and police, and to ed public servant to ensure VID-19 testing that in- al lines. The tide has receded the local rage, Robert Fuller bill, there are a number of reform what police depart- the future protection of cludes antibody testing and will never roll back the Jr., a 24-year-old young resources so that police ments like LAPD do over- peaceful protests? and removing barriers that same. In the midst of suf- Black man who was found department’s nationally all.” CMHD: We’ve had dissuade residents from fering through a pandemic, hanging from a tree in a park can operate based on stan- In addition, we asked several peaceful protests seeking testing. Residents who would have envisioned near Palmdale, CA City Hall. dards and accreditation just Councilmember Harris- here in South L.A. without who have protested should the awakening of a new era? The power of protestors led like any other profession.” Dawson to share his reac- incident. We need to focus come to our newest testing Just like that, a compound the strayed authorities back Representative Bass looks tions in the aftermath of on the real issue at hand site at the YMCA on Ver- effect, that is viscerally felt to the crime scene referred to to have this bill passed George Floyd’s deplorable and not become distracted mont and Century. This is and dually haunted by un- by the late jazz singer, Billie through the House by the death and the city of L.A.’s by the senseless violence led by doctors who grew solved cold cases, beating Holiday, as “strange fruit,” end of June 2020. response to the initial wave and looting done by those up in our community and with spiritual demands for to conduct a full investiga- Locally, City Council- of peaceful protesters. who do not share our com- no police will be onsite. justice. tion. SAY THEIR NAMES. member Marqueece Harris- Maleena Lawrence: mitment to justice. Drive-thru and walk ups Now, here we are. The One unanimous fact: Dawson (CD-8), is pushing (In the context of #stopkil- ML: Thinking about are welcome. Appts avail- country is finally at a coura- America needs local and forth a holistic approach lingus #blacklivesmatter) the 1992 Rodney King un- able but not necessary! geous cul-de-sac to enforce national police reform. Leg- to implement public safety With community uprise rest, with your background Visit our social media for the inevitable conversation islative leaders, like Con- strategies for police re- over the misconduct and steeped in community or- details and dates @mh- of race relations and police gresswoman Karen Bass (D- form. Councilman Harris- excessive use of force by ganizing, as you experi- dcd8. accountability in the United CA, CD 37), Congressional Dawson said, “There’s a lot the LAPD towards peace- ence this climate of social- ML: In your own States. A progressive step Black Caucus Chair and the more to it; the Community ful protesters and Mayor political turmoil, what words, What’s at stake as towards re-imagining solu- co-chair on the Sub Commit- Safety Partnership is just Garcetti’s reaction to call- solutions do you offer to we VOTE down the entire tions to ensure policies are tee on Crime is relentless for one example. There’s a host in the National Guard, what increase accountability and ballot for the upcoming properly vetted and passed making boss moves when it of Public Safety strategies is the role of responsible equality amongst elected November 2020 Elections? to meet social justice de- comes to serving her constit- that we have that can never Black leadership during officials and constituents? CMHD: We have a lot mands on a state and federal uents. Representative Bass get funded or get support these situational crises? CMHD: We need resi- at stake. We have the op- level. introduced the passage of because we have this ad- Councilman Mar- dents informed, engaged portunity for a generation- Between George Floyd bold legislation for compre- diction and we are tied to queece Harris-Dawson: and committed to keep- al shift decades in the mak- seen publicly suffocated to hensive police accountabil- sort of traditional policing. Leaders have a responsi- ing us accountable. Join ing. It starts right now with death on May 25, 2020, by ity in The Justice in Policing Which, we know all the bility to keep the conver- your neighborhood coun- the Census and demanding Minneapolis police officer Act of 2020. Congresswom- problems that it has, and sation centered on what cil; contact my office with the federal resources our Derek Chauvin’s knee, Bre- an Bass stated, “We want frankly, I think we know matters - the murder of your solutions and write community needs. We al- onna Taylor, a 26-year-old to establish a new day. We the limitations of it. And George Floyd, an unarmed in public comments dur- ready know what we need Black queen fatally shot want to give police depart- so, during this time period, Black American. We need ing council meetings. Our to do in November but we eight times on March 13, ment’s the ability to begin to what we really want to do to spearhead conversations role is to manage the city cannot miss the opportuni- 2020, when Louisville, KY change the culture in polic- is increase accountability. around public safety that and represent the interest ty that the census presents. cops conducted an illegal ing and then we want to ban Help create the conditions center the needs and voices of our people. THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Pennsylvania Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Bill Cosby Appeal BY STACY M. BROWN exhibited by the comedian. engaged in intercourse. The such evidence. tor] breaks a solid agree- NNPA Newswire Senior District Attorney Kevin two later settled a civil case The state Supreme ment and break the oath of Correspondent Steele claimed that Cosby for nearly $4 million. Court also cited Cosby's this office," Castor said. had a habit of drugging and Cosby has languished lawyer's argument that for- The Supreme Court did In a significant legal assaulting women. in a Pennsylvania prison mer Montgomery County not issue a hearing date, victory for Bill Cosby, the Cosby was convicted of since September of 2018, District Attorney Bruce and it wasn't immediately state Supreme Court has three counts of aggravated serving a three to 10-year Castor promised Cosby clear if Cosby would now agreed to hear the appeal of indecent assault after sentence. The state Appel- that he would never be be eligible for bail. his 2018 conviction on Steele filed charges in late Court denied his earlier charged with any crime “We’re extremely charges of indecent aggra- 2014. Those charges requests for relief. The related to the Constand thankful to the State vated assault. stemmed from accusations state's highest court rou- matter. Supreme Court of Pennsyl- AP PHOTO/EVAN VUCCI In a stunning ruling made by former Temple tinely denies hearing cases, In exchange, the come- vania for agreeing to In this photo taken Nov. 6, handed down on Tuesday, University employee particularly sexual assault dian waived his fifth review Mr. Cosby’s appeal. 2014, entertainer Bill Cosby June 23, 2020, the court Andrea Constand, who said cases, but the panel has amendment rights and tes- America and the world are pauses during an interview noted it's allowing the Cosby drugged her in 2003 now agreed to hear Cosby. tified in a civil deposition witnessing the 23rd day of about the upcoming exhib- it, “Conversations: African appeal on two specific or 2004 and then placed his The judges cited the related to his relationship protests regarding the and African American Art- issues. hands inside her pants. "unduly remote in time in with Constand. abuse and murder of Black works in Dialogue,” at the The first is regarding Constand, who under that the allegations were The attorneys said the people, not just at the hands Smithsonian's National the so-called prior bad acts cross-examination admit- more than 15-years-old Montgomery County Dis- of corrupt police officers; Museum of African Art in witnesses. Cosby's attor- ted a long-term relationship and, in some instances, trict Attorney's Office had but these extremely vital Washington. neys argued that six addi- with Cosby, was allegedly dated back to the 1970s." even issued a formal public and important protests are tional women were unlaw- provided two Benadryl The court also cited statement reflecting that exposing the corruption it’s about the destruction of fully allowed to testify tablets from Cosby, which Cosby's attorney's plea that agreement. that lies within the criminal ALL Black people and peo- against him based on Constand claimed para- the prior bad act allegations Castor, who lost his re- justice system (District ple of color in America. unproven and uncharged lyzed her. lacked "any striking simi- election bid to Steele in Attorneys & Judges),” We’re extremely thankful allegations from decades Cosby's team and larities or close factual 2014, previously told Black Cosby’s spokesman to our attorneys Brain earlier. The women police reports indicated nexus to the conduct for Press USA that Cosby was Andrew Wyatt proclaimed Perry, Jennifer Bonjean and claimed Cosby had provid- that Cosby and Constand which Cosby was on trial." "being illegally prosecut- in a statement. “As we have Barbara Zemlock for their ed them Quaaludes, which had an affair that included They argued that the ed." all stated, the false convic- tenacious efforts in fighting prosecutors claimed to fit a petting and kissing. Both Appellate Court erred in "I can't stand silent tion of Bill Cosby is so for the vindication of Mr. specific pattern of behavior admitted that they never affirming the admission of while the [current prosecu- much bigger than him — Cosby. Black Workers More Likely to Face Retaliation for Raising Coronavirus Concerns now decided to place my wear three hats, mother, “Then, my anger leads focus on my digital market- Black woman, leadership me to look in the mirror. ing business.” strategist. If I am honest, I What do I have to give? Raj has since founded am afraid, afraid of the What is my role in this? I Amit Digital Marketing. challenges my two young am a leadership strategist Talia Fox, the CEO of Black men will face in the and an educator. I have KUSI Training, a global world,” Fox noted via seen knowledge, under- transformational leadership email. standing, and strategy, and development firm, said in “When my fear settles, implementation transform an email that the study con- it turns to anger, and I won- businesses and inspire peo- cerns her mostly because of der why people are not ple to drive and lead her two sons who have to doing anything. I want to change, which anchors my work in the current envi- blame someone, anyone for hope that a better future is ronment. the injustices in the world,” possible for my two Black “I have two sons and Fox noted. men.”

PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA Thirty-nine percent of workers surveyed reported that they had either raised concerns to WWW.IMWLAW.COM their employer and did not receive a satisfactory response or did not out of fear of retal- iation. Meanwhile, only 18 percent of White workers found themselves in the same posi- tion.

BY STACY M. BROWN whom are women of color, Meanwhile, only 18 NNPA Newswire Senior are reportedly waiting for percent of White workers Correspondent face masks and hand sani- found themselves in the tizer promised months ago. same position. As more corporations Three out of four Black “This is saddening to jump into the fray, offering workers who took the sur- hear and somewhat unsur- statements of support for vey said they showed up to prising. I can’t believe the African Americans in the work during the pandemic world we live in. Still, as I aftermath of the police even though they believed have lived in it for a great killing of George Floyd and they might have been seri- number of years, I am actu- the ensuing protests, a new ously risking their health or ally thankful that such study reveals that many the health of family mem- practices are coming to companies’ actual policies bers. Less than half of light now,” Andrew Taylor, #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA and practices contradict White workers said they the director of the Net their public statements. had done the same. Lawman. This firm pro- PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES With just a small “Our results suggest vides legal document tem- TO THE COMMUNITY amount of research, short- that virus transmission in plates and law-related serv- term marketing and public the workplace may be ices to individuals and SINCE 1943 relations positioning using exacerbated by employer businesses who are looking words proclaiming empa- repression and that the dis- for an alternative to using a thy, understanding and sup- proportionate impact of traditional firm of lawyers. port of Black causes can COVID-19 on Black com- “My thoughts on this too often be found to be in munities may be related to study pushed me to ask direct contrast of long-term greater exposure of Black about the segregation of human resources dictates. workers to repressive employment and where A survey by the Nation- workplace environments,” these people are working. al Employment Law Proj- the study’s authors wrote. Obviously, we must focus ect (NELP) about working “While Black workers on the roles Black workers conditions during the at any given worksite tend are in to make changes COVID-19 pandemic con- to be treated worse than from here.” firms that corporate Ameri- their White counterparts, Amit Raj said he was ca has treated Black work- the study’s authors suggest working part-time as a ers categorically worse that Black workers, as a pharmacist earlier this year than White workers during whole, tend to work in when he raised concerns. the pandemic. more repressive environ- “As we were working African Americans ments than White work- within an office within a were twice as likely to ers,” noted vice.com. warehouse where there answer “Yes,” or “Maybe,” The higher likelihood were almost no changes to when asked if they or any- of retaliation that Black working practice despite one at their company had workers face means fewer the pandemic. Since we been punished for raising of them feel safe reporting were deemed an ‘essential Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, COVID-19 safety con- concerns or have had their service,’ we were also not W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie cerns. The survey found concerns addressed. allowed to work from that Black workers were The survey found that home,” Raj stated in an roughly twice as likely to Black Workers were more email. PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW have been retaliated against than twice as likely to have “Despite bringing this CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION by their employers for unresolved concerns about up on many occasions and speaking up about health coronavirus at their work- management being aware, I EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW concerns and requesting place than their White was first just ignored. And …AND MORE time off work. counterparts. was soon demoted from an For instance, Amazon Thirty-nine percent of assistant manager posi- fired Black and Brown workers surveyed reported tion,” he said. workers who have organ- that they had either raised “However, the reason ized to demand more sub- concerns to their employer given for the demotion was P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 stantial health and safety and did not receive a satis- that my part-time hours F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 protections. Thousands of factory response or did not were not allowing me to Instacart workers, many of out of fear of retaliation. manage effectively. I have A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020

Bass {continued from Pg. A-1} been an almost secret pro- and throughout the nation. cess but names, including Before being elected to the California Senator Kamal California State Assembly, Harris, Georgia State Rep- Bass was the President/Ex- resentative Stacey Abrams ecutive Director of Com- and Massachusetts Sena- munity Coalition, working tor Elizabeth Warren have feverishly on community been the names most peo- organizing and being a ple believed where on for- strong voice for African mer Vice President Biden’s Americans and the under- short list. served throughout Los An- Bass is not without sup- geles. After being elected porters, both in and out of to the California State As- California; powerful Dem- sembly, she was then elect- ocrats like House Major- ed to the powerful position ity Whip James Clyburn. of California Speaker of the “Karen Bass would be a big California Assembly and plus … she is a great person was overwhelmingly elect- Rep. Karen Bass, Congressional Black Caucus Chair (TWITTER) Joe Biden, Democratic Presidential Candidate (AP PHOTO) in my mind. I work with her ed to congress in 2014. every day,” Clyburn told Bass currently serves as der of George Floyd. color and her political sav- confirm that she was under President of the United CNN in June when asked the chair of the Congressio- While few really know viness are attributes worthy consideration, but did say, States and I will do any- about Biden’s vetting pro- nal Black Caucus and has where Bass is in the vetting of consideration. “My number one con- thing and everything I can cess. been an outspoken voice process, she certainly has When asked about her cern right now, is getting to support his election and Congresswoman Bass is for police and justice re- earned consideration. Her being a potential Vice the Justice and Police Re- to make sure that he has a a beloved leader here in Los form here, locally, as well leadership skills, her com- Presidential nominee, the form Act passed. Joe Biden successful presidency.” Angeles, across the state as nationally, since the mur- mitment to communities of congresswoman would not has elected to be the next

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Breonna Taylor rally held in Los Angeles. (BERTRAM KELLER/L.A. SENTINEL)

Breonna Taylor (Facebook) names and that we know teenth and one hundred and block while gripping the their stories. These Black fifty-five years of ongoing red banner which read: women could be our nieces, oppression. We are going to ‘What About Breonna our sisters, our daughters, redefine what freedom re- Taylor?’ All were collec- our mothers; they could be ally means. Freedom from tively chanting “Say her us.” Assemblymember Ka- redlining, freedom from name! Breonna Taylor!” mlager discussed the im- health disparities compared then repeated the chanting portance of bill(s) AB-1950 to other groups. For Black of “Say her name!” “Bre- and AB-2054, in which she women, freedom from pay onna Taylor!” claims “AB-1950 limits inequity, where we make Following the Leimert probation terms for those pennies on the dollar com- Park rally, SCLC orga- with felonies and those with pared to our White female nizers and religious lead- misdemeanors. Because we counterparts and men.” ers gathered at The Great know our Black men and Sen. Mitchell mentioned Western Forum, along women are tethered to a car- the importance of voting Kareem Court in Ingle- Pro football Hall of Famer, Terrell Owens and Actress LisaRaye McCoy call for social ceral system. That not only as any American citizen wood. The speakers and change at Breonna Taylor rally in Los Angeles..(BERTRAM KELLER/L.A. SENTINEL) includes police but proba- should. She said. “We are religious leaders were all tion, parole, prison, jail standing up in a more pro- standing on top the same Sydney Kamlager, Cali- ment. The malpractice of Fernando Pullum Commu- … given longer terms and found way—carrying bills old stake bed truck. fornia State Senator Holly LMPD led to an innocent nity Art Center in Leimert higher fines. Forty-percent on affirmative action; we Owens gave a great Mitchell, accomplished ac- woman wrongfully shot Park. The group consisted more than any other race.” are going to reverse [Propo- unrehearsed speech, “I’m tress, LisaRaye McCoy and eight times. of mostly women, many Moments later, Cali- sition] 209. We are going to here because Black Lives pro football Hall of Famer, The malpractice of pro- men and some very enthu- fornia State Senator Holly get that to the ballot Novem- Matter! My grandmother Terrell Owens. tocol reveals itself in the po- siastic little kids. Protestors, Mitchell delivered an uplift- ber. So, you all can vote on taught me about segrega- It has been three months lice report. In the Louisville spectators and speakers all ing speech while she wore it; we have a bill on repara- tion; I didn’t know what since Breonna Taylor was Courier-Journal, the report were given Breonna Taylor a black and white ‘Cren- tions to create a task force to it was, but I know what it brutally murdered in the shows Taylor’s name, a case mementos free of charge shaw’ mask from The Mara- talk about reparations. We means now… the police comfort of her own home. number, and the date and while a few others were thon—from the late Nipsey have a bill ACA-6 to restore have the ability to serve Two of three officers in- time of the shooting. How- configuring the microphone Hussle’s clothing store. voting rights for all those and protect; yet, just like volved— Jonathan Mat- ever, reports did exclude and speaker sitting on the Senator Mitchell de- who were incarcerated. We the constitution has failed tingly and Myles Cos- some significant details, flatbed of an old stake bed clared, “Change is here! have a bill to require ethnic us, the [police] have failed grove—have been placed such as her date of birth, truck. An immense red This moment in history is studies in high school, and us.” Owens continued, on administrative leave, but distinct injuries, and in the banner raised high in plain about police accountabil- make it a graduation re- “We have people in posi- still remain on the police section of “forced entry,” it sight; the banner read: ity but that’s not all. It’s quirement.” tions of power to make force. LMPD recently fired was marked as a “no,” de- ‘What About Breonna Tay- about educational equity, The speeches and ser- change … You have to Brett Hankison, whom was spite the use of a battering lor?’ written in black spray it’s about economic equity, mons concluded; the mod- strike while the iron is hot; the third officer involved. ram to break in. paint. it’s about access to housing estly large group was in an well right now that iron is The three officers dressed On Saturday, a pre- During the rally, State equity. So, we are going to uplifted mood. Some of the hot!” Owens concluded in plain clothes and used a dominantly small group Assemblymember Sydney use this moment in time to guest speakers and the mod- his speech with “Say her battering ram to break into of women wearing pink t- Kamlager stated, “It is im- take full advantage to talk estly large group of specta- name!” The crowd re- Breonna Taylor’s apart- shirts, gathered outside the portant that we say their about the reality of June- tors marched around the sponded, ‘Breonna Tay- lor!’ He repeated, “Say her name!” even louder, the group cheered for ‘Breonna Taylor!’ No matter if you are Black, White, Red, or Brown, the country de- mands truth. Throughout the rally, leaders from di- verse backgrounds came together to voice their skepticism of our nation’s justice system, with Bre- onna Taylor’s death be- ing an example of that. A wise person once said, California State Senator Holly Mitchell offers potential LisaRaye Mccoy and Terrell Owens lead the protest march chanting, “Say her name, Bre- “Ignorance is a luxury we solutions at Breonna Taylor rally. (BERTRAM KELLER/L.A. SENTINEL) onna Taylor!” (BERTRAM KELLER/L.A SENTINEL) cannot afford,” thanks to social media, the country is made aware of the con- tinued injustice on several accounts. Yet, time and time again, there remains no immediate change or accountability when it comes to that dark cloud of discrimination. The call to action is now, right now! Say her name! BRE- ONNA TAYLOR! Say her name! BREONNA TAYLOR! Say her name! BREONNA TAYLOR! Audience members raise their fists in solidarity at the Protesters march for justice at a rally, in Los Angeles regarding the death of Breonna

Breonna Taylor rally in Los Angeles. (BERTRAM KELLER) Taylor. (BERTRAM KELLER/L.A. SENTINEL) THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11 Mayor Garcetti Hosted Reform Round Table with Rep. Bass Discusses Remnants of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

BY BETTI HALSELL honor Brook’s homecom- shared language that influ- communities. Those funds Contributing Writer ing. ences future decisions will be put towards the “Its our job to take this about the neighborhood’s reconstruction of public Change is in the air, as debate over justice and infrastructure. safety. people from all over the policing out of a partisan Karen Bass stated, The bill also looks at globe marched for weeks lens and bring it to the “L.A. is leading the way qualified immunity, Bass in the name of George ground level, to ask where along with many other stated, “You saw the slow Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, do we go from here…and cities in already banning torturous murder of Breonna Taylor and many start answering with things that should be George Floyd that provid- more lives that were taken action.” banned, such as the choke- ed the catalyst for this new inhumanely. The streets Garcetti acknowledged hold, the No-Knock War- movement. That officer cried for justice and pro- the tough history between ranty.” Bass explained looked straight at the cam- tection reform, Los Ange- the Black community and COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO there should be a national era with his hand in his les City Mayor Eric police force, he shared that Rep. Karen Bass Mayor Eric Garcetti registry for problematic pocket with complete Garcetti spoke with Repre- there has been progress but police officers, recent impunity, that should never sentative and Chair of there is still milestones to divide social emergen- ing underserved communi- death of Tamir Rice could happen.” Representative Congressional Black Cau- ahead. There progression cies from the police force, ties. “We’re changing our have been prevented. Bass stated the Justice in cus Karen Bass and togeth- was shown within daily when the situation calls for budget to make invest- “….We think of several of Policing Act will challenge er they explored what protocol for law enforce- more mental health assis- ments where we need the incidences that have immunity standards for needs to actively change ment, banning of choke- tance. Garcetti has a goal them, 250-million dollars happened over the last few prosecuting, taking willful within the community to holds, de-escalation train- for law enforcement to be to start, in communities of years, if we had clear intent to reckless. Looking meet the needs of the peo- ing, and oversight surveil- the guardians of the city, color, for youth, for folks accountability, if we were at “willful intent” critical- ple. lance for the police depart- not emergency social who are underbanked, and able to upgrade policing ly, there is no accuracy in June 23 also commem- ment. The mayor stated, workers. those who don’t have the and if you think about it, measuring what may be in orates another life being “Its not enough, but it’s a Mayor Garcetti reiter- same healthcare, to deal police should be accredit- someone’s mind. Wednes- laid to rest too early, start.” ated current alterations with mental health.” ed, there should be nation- day the senate will vote on Rayshard Brooks life Tuesday, local and within the city budget, he There is a vision to al standards.” whether to discuss the bill. ended by the hands of a national leaders examined announced the adjustment “co-create” public safety, Representative Bass The Justice for George policemen. Tuesday his ways to build trust between on June 10. Garcetti has the mayor described com- presented the significance Floyd and all lives that fol- funeral was broadcasted the community and polic- vowed to review and fun- munity leadership bringing of the current bill in low him continues through live from Atlanta, the ing efforts. Looking at law nel 250-million dollars in diverse perspectives process, the George Floyd the house on Thursday, to mayor described this meet- enforcement in its entirety, from the city budget to be together to the table, in Policing in Justice Bill push for the bill to reach ing as no better way to the mayor is planning steps adjusted towards prioritiz- hopes of designing a looks to provide grants for the presidents Desk. Farm Box Grab and GO Distributed over 3,000 Boxes to Residents in Compton Volunteers Show their Love for their Community BY BETTI HALSELL day, serving the communi- also helping out on Friday out for one another. Many Contributing Writer ties of South Los Angeles, and she stated, “Our reac- families confided in Welt- Compton, Gardena, tion when COVID hap- man, they didn’t know how The COVID-19 Pan- Hawthorne, Inglewood, pened, we knew because we they were going to get gro- demic has unveiled true dev- Lawndale, Long Beach, been working with these ceries in the coming weeks astation that is intertwined Lynwood and surrounding communities…We knew if it weren’t for these food with being on the wrong side areas. Additionally, the part- one of the major issues was drives. Weltman stated, “Its of the poverty line. Those nership included SHIELDS food access, but COVID just Communities of Color, that who were surviving with lit- even when we recover, they tle to no means, felt the are going to be the last one meteoric impact that crushed to recover, and who is going their daily routine and to be there? The fact that we snuffed out the fragile life- know we have a community line they may have had to to rely on and organizations keep afloat. This global cri- that are stepping in to pro- PHOTO BY BETTI HALSELL sis has deepened the trench vide… its inspiring to me to 30th District California State Senator Holly Mitchell and The Community Health Council Chief Executive Officer that lies between the haves think more about what is Veronica Flores. and have nots, to the point our responsibility in the where some don’t see a way long-term, because when their role was significant in thank you for your service.” they will eat or feed their this is done, what is going to answering the call for help There were some young family in the following be there?” from their neighbor. Senator volunteers spotted on Fri- weeks. Farm Box Grab and Cars were lined up and Mitchell shared a word with day, Julius and Nicholas Go Food Program distrib- volunteers would load their everyone there, “I just want- Franklin came and support- uted more than 3,000 boxes trunks as they pulled up to ed to come out here and ed their community. In to residents in Compton. the SHIELDS for Families spend a little time with you, response to why they volun- This was an eight-week part- College Bridge Academy to participate and let the teer Julius stated, “ I Volun- nership between First Five driveway. People who were community know that we all teer because if I don’t volun- L.A., Best Start, Community assisting came from diverse have their backs, we are teer then I don’t think any- Health Councils (CHC), and backgrounds, age groups, going to get through this body will, so I set an exam- SEE-LA (Sustainable Eco- and all seem to be in good together…we are going to ple and I have a younger nomic Enterprise.) The col- spirit. The volunteers were come out stronger. We are brother and siblings so if I laboration has been online PHOTO BY BETTI HALSELL organized, and one could going to learn about how this volunteer it gets my younger since April 29, distributing Farm Boxes Grab and Go Inventory. feel the comradery as they impacted us differently, that siblings to volunteer, and if food and working as a crutch assisted each other with racism and classism is a pre- my younger siblings volun- for the severely affected for Families, the largest fam- made it uglier than ever. We loading each car. All of them existing condition. That’s teer then the whole commu- communities. ily-centered service provider knew also that there were a were working towards a why COVID hit us harder nity can volunteer for each The SEE-LA has provid- in South Los Angeles. The lot of organizations that common goal and knew how than other communities, So I other and we will grow.” ed anywhere from 1,400 to Best Start and First Five LA were in this space, working 1,700 farm boxes per week Program look to support around food access, but across the Best Start Region. children prenatal to five what we needed to do is Benchmark Contractors is requesting bids Farm boxes were found years old in preparation for bring in the resources and From Qualified & Certified MBE/WBE/OBE, Disadvantage and Local across Broadway, Manches- their educational journey. there were a couple things Businesses for: ter, Compton, Watts, Wil- Along with the Community that we had to look at. One lowbrook, and West Athens. Health Council, the men- was, how do we bring in the Hollywood Arts Each box contained a week’s tioned teams and organiza- community in a safe man- 1631-1641 N Wilcox Avenue/ worth of fresh and locally tions embodied unity. They ner. Secondly, how do we 1630-1638 N Schrader Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 grown produce, families gathered all their resources get the dollars that it will Bid Date: July 14, 2020 were lined up, bumper-to- and met at the SHIELDS for take to buy food for these bumper on Friday to receive Families College Bridge many weeks. So we were GENERAL CONTRACTOR their portion of assistance Academy on June 19. able to secure the dollars in BENCHMARK CONTRACTORS INC. and hope for the week. The 30th District Cali- support with First Five L.A. An Equal Opportunity Employer Multiple Organizations fornia State Senator Holly to really fund four commu- 3330 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405 PH: (310) 566-9242 teamed up to make this suc- Mitchell joined them on Fri- nities in Compton and three CONTACT: Erin Silvera ([email protected]) cessful, like the Crystal day to show her personal others in South L.A., so we Stairs’ programs and servic- gratitude of the groundwork been supplying boxes of Project Description: Hollywood Arts will be new construction 290,500 sf es. They focus on the quality these organizations have food every week for eight consisting of a 6-story residential building comprising 152 affordable housing of life for thousands of fam- done as well as the volun- weeks,” Executive Officer units, over 3 levels of Type I parking structure. Project is PREVAILING WAGE ilies in Los Angeles every teers. “…These are long- Flores announced that the (commercial rates). Construction estimated to begin October 2020. term community institutions, collaboration is extending Subcontracting Opportunities Scope of Work: Survey, Barricades & Fences, and community institutions another two weeks. Watchman, Traffic Control, Final Cleanup, Manlift Rental, Tower Crane, know what to do when the Leadership from Best Demolition, Shoring, Earthwork, Bumpers & Striping, Site Utilities, Site Concrete, community has needs. This Start Grace Weltman shared Landscape, Reinforcing Steel, Shotcrete, Lightweight Floor Fill, Masonry, isn’t hard, these are all non- many of the people in these Structural Steel & Misc. Iron, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Countertops, profits who collaborate, communities are not doing Cabinets, Roofing, Waterproofing, Insulation, Sheet Metal & Flashing, Hardware when I was at Crystal Stairs, well, and some people from & Doors, Glass & Glazing, Lath & Plaster, Drywall, Ceramic Tile, Resilient Flooring, we collaborated with the same area, facing the Painting, Misc. Specialties, Toilet Partitions & Accessories, Signage, Window SHIELDS and Community same drought in access and Washing Equipment, Appliances, Window Coverings, Elevators, Plumbing, Fire Health Council frequently. support came to volunteer Sprinklers, HVAC, Electrical. This is what we do, this is week-after-week. Weltman why people are showing up explained the commitment Bid Documents are available through ISQFT, contact Erin Silvera (esilvera@ because the community also she sees within the efforts morleybuilders.com) for access. understands that these are made on Friday, filled her great organizations that have with devotion and responsi- Benchmark Contractors intends to negotiate with all qualified Subcontractors their back, there’s a shared bility to be a strong support and Suppliers for project participation on this publicly funded Prevailing Wage mutual trust.” system. There are so many Project. This is a HCIDLA monitored Prevailing Wage project with mixed funding. PHOTO BY BETTI HALSELL The Community Health that are not doing well, but The higher of State Commercial and Federal Davis Bacon wage determinations Volunteers Julius and Council Chief Executive what was reflected on June apply. Section 3 requirements and Local Hire requirement apply. Nicholas Franklin. Officer Veronica Flores was 19, was neighbors looking A-10A-12 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER JUNE 25, 26, 2020 2013

ALL PHOTOS BY KHRISTIN DORWILL Leimert {continued from Pg. A-1}

cellence is what this people. All the contribu- do but so necessary because poets. I appreciate this festi- black freedom.” sacrificed in order for me to means. Joy despite the cir- tions that I’ve been able they’ve been alienated for val because we’re able to be In appreciation for his ef- live my dreams. My music cumstances is available and to give to this community, so long without a voice. out here and build with each forts of putting in work for is debatable but my sincer- we always find it.” She con- and for them to receive Coming here to commune other and work towards the Leimert Park commu- ity is not. To Leimert Park tinues, “Lifting my voice and appreciate it in this day with my community is a greater success.” nity, Lincoln lawyer Jaaye be the glory,” says Dom in the name of my ances- and time is an honor and I blessing. I’m glad to be here Upcoming rapper Camg- PersonLynn presented Dom Kennedy. tors. Joyful rebellion and will continue to be posi- to let them know I support nar interviewed with the Kennedy with the Ben He paid homage to the late love is what’s going to see tive, great and humble with them by any means,” says Los Angeles Sentinel and Caldwell award. Kennedy Nipsey as well. “I’ve met us through and give us the that.” Battlecat. shared his thoughts on be- wasn’t able to make the so many great people all energy to give, so it’s won- There are many young peo- Many artists and entrepre- ing a part of Leimert Park event because of prior obli- over the planet. One in par- derful to see everybody get ple who need a voice right neurs that were vendors are rising. “What it means for gations; he still sent a pow- ticular. I will never forget, recharged.” now, DJ Battlecat acknowl- from the Leimert Park com- me to be here as a perform- erful message to encourage I wouldn’t be telling you LA legend DJ Battlecat edges how he’s leading the munity. The poet Prince of er, after being in quarantine the community read by RJ the truth if I said I wasn’t interviewed with the Los way and will support them the Ghetto from Cypher for three months, there’s no Lewis. a fan of the homie Nipsey Angeles Sentinel and ex- unconditionally. Complete spoke on what better way I would like to “What I can encourage you Hussle. By the time we got pressed his passion for be- “It’s a new generation it means to celebrate June- celebrate with the commu- to do is find your truth. Sac- to work I was prepared. The ing a voice for the younger that’s here right now and teenth at Leimert Park. “We nity.” Camgnar says, “It’s rifice anything that is not one thing about Nipsey I generation. “What it feels they need a voice. So to be purchase our books here symbolic that we freed our- productive to get what you will always remember most and what it is and what it here is to let them know that in Leimert Park and I’m a selves from quarantine to want out of life. I would is his courage and willing- means to be a part of this is we love them uncondition- young poet from here so I come out here and support like to thank my family. ness to uplift anybody in the monumental for the black ally. That’s a hard thing to got inspired seeing all older each other and celebrate There the ones that have neighborhood.”

Parks op-ed{continued from Pg. A-6} criminal justice system shallow rhetoric and broken on the Los Angeles City Pepperdine University and to safeguarding chil- promises. Council representing the an M.P.A from the Univer- himself. her diverse team have tack- dren from human traffick- 8th District from 2003 to sity of Southern California. I am proud to support led the biggest cases and ing. It is more important Bernard Parks was the 2015. He recently retired Jackie Lacey to be reelected made significant inroads on than ever that we choose a Chief of the Los Angeles from his role after nearly so that she can continue her everything from addressing leader with substance and a Police Department from 50 years of public service. fine work as DA. She and mental health issues in our record of achievement over 1997 to 2003. He served Parks holds a B.S. from

Bowers op-ed{continued from Pg. A-7} leave the school system because gain the trust of the school district were converted to a dependent their parents are upset by how community. charter school with specialized the school closing was handled, I’ve heard that Torres, while programs, it would be able to at- close Warren Lane. input and providing advance no- IUSD ends up losing, not sav- new to the area, cares about the tract students from the neighbor- A group called F.R.E.E – tice. Because IUSD is under state ing, money because state funding Inglewood community. Now that hood as well as from outside of Fighters for the Right to Receive receivership, its actions are being follows the student. she’s seen firsthand the passion the school district. Equitable Education formed observed and graded by the Fiscal Also, there is potential for the community has for keeping It’s not too late for IUSD to by teachers as well as Warren Crisis Assistance & Management IUSD to lose even more money Warren Lane open, she not only join with the Morningside Park Lane parents, grandparents and Team (FCMAT). In order to exit because a campaign to recall has incentive to find a solution community and find a way to keep neighbors is circulating a peti- receivership, IUSD needs to earn board member Dionne Faulk for to keep the school open, but can Warren Lane open. tion on Change.org – “Keep high marks from FCMAT in com- failing to look out for her Trustee expect help from the community Margaret Richards-Bow- Warren Lane Elementary School munity relations. Area I constituents is being dis- to implement whatever plan she ers is a former president of Open.” So far, they’ve collected Scorza failed in his presen- cussed. If it is pursued, IUSD will develops. the Inglewood Unified School over 1700 signatures. tation to say how much money have to pay the recall election There is a path for Warren District Board of Education. As a past President of the In- IUSD would save by closing War- costs. Lane to continue to educate In- grams, it would be able to attract glewood Unified School District ren Lane. That’s probably because I want the Warren Lane com- glewood students. Warren Lane students from the neighborhood Board of Education, I want to apol- the amount of budget savings munity to know that I stand with is located in a very stable neigh- as well as from outside of the ogize to parents and neighbors of doesn’t make a strong argument them asking that the school be borhood so parents will be com- school district. Warren Lane for how the decision for such a drastic decision. In kept open. The California Depart- fortable sending their children It’s not too late for IUSD to to close the school was handled. addition, projected savings de- ment of Education has a process there. If the Measure GG funds join with the Morningside Park The school board knows better pend on how many Warren Lane for closing schools that relies on previously allocated to modern- community and find a way to keep than to endorse this kind of deci- students go to other Inglewood community engagement. It’s time ize the school are used to upgrade Warren Lane open. sion without adequate community schools. If too many students for IUSD to adopt it and try to re- the facilities, and if Warren Lane NEWS A-7 A-THURSDAY,13 LASENTINEL.NET JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELES THURSDAY,JUNE SENTINEL 25, 2020

is not new making people and Reconciliation Com- easy, but it is necessary. wonder what made the kill- mission which served as a Forgiveness embodies our ing of George Floyd differ- court-like restorative jus- emotions and we must con- ent? The question is being tice body. Archbishop Des- trol them and not let them WINDOW asked why has the world mond Tutu was the chair control us. If we can in- turned up and turned out of the Commission (TRC). clude forgiveness as part of to support police reform Archbishop Tutu also cre- the process, we will come especially around their ated the Forgiveness Proj- out on the other side better disregard for the lives of ect. He has committed his people. The flip side is if black people? I along with life to the healing of his we stay chained to the past others believe that it could country and others who it will continue to destroy be for a host of reasons have experienced pain and us into the future. Mahatma including, but not limited suffering. The past must Gandhi said, “An eye for an to COVID-19. People are be dealt with for people to eye makes the whole world tired of being cooped up be able to move forward. blind.” Will the world stay in the house; some also If we are going to resolve blind to what is happening, think that people are just conflict, we must be able to or will we open our eyes to sick and tired of being sick sit and discuss the “sins of see our way to healing and The fabric of racism the surface the racism that ing away. We all have a and tired; others especially the past” and then devise a reconciliation together? runs deep across the globe. has been running deep be- part to play no matter our young people are ready to plan on how we will col- Just this past week I read an low the surface for centu- race, class, ethnicity, cul- have their voice heard; and lectively move forward. A Healing Without Hate: It’s article about a British com- ries throughout the world. ture, or religion. Although finally timing, the time has change is going to come a choice. It’s a lifestyle. pany that offered an apol- Leaders across the this started as a focus on come for a reckoning. It is one way or another. Let us Pass it on! ogy for their part in par- board agree that the the lives of black people time to clean house. The try and do so as peaceful as ticipating in the slave trade #blacklivesmatter move- being killed at the hands world has got to deal with possible. Visit www.WendyGladney. going back over 300 years. ment has ignited actions (or knee) of police officers, the problem of race and When people see things com and www.forgiving- Lloyd’s of London, the on all levels that have it has morphed into a hu- racism. The magnify glass from difference perspec- forliving.org to learn more. world’s oldest insurance pulled people in from all man issue pulling in people is on the world to make tives, they must figure Wendy is an international market that insured slave backgrounds. Some are from all walks of life. I be- things right, fair, and just out how to find common coach, consultant, trainer, ships have now pledged still pushing back and, in lieve it will continue until a for all mankind. ground. Safe zones must be author and speaker. She new financial support to my opinion, burying their true repentance and under- When South Africa was created. To achieve racial can also be found live on black and minority ethnic heads in the sand think- standing has been made. being dismantled after the reconciliation, forgiveness Instagram @Wendyglad- communities. The death of ing this will just go away. The killing of black end of Apartheid, Nelson must be part of the discus- ney on Wednesdays at 12 George Floyd brought to News flash, this is not go- men and women by police Mandela created The Truth sion. Forgiveness is not noon PST.

ticles on the subject of racism in 2018 and 2019. So, my current thinking is that many of us have tired, exhausted minds. Here are two pictures for you to look to hope- fully admire and study and peruse in your lei- sure. I will talk at more detail next week about WWW.ASKDRJEANETTEPARKER.COM the meanings of this per- sonal piece of artwork which I made in 1992, “Woman of Courage.” Meantime, please look it over. Let your mind be at peace and we’ll talk again next week. Kindly, Dr. Jeanette

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to build, to mobilize, this point. Moreover, it was struggle. Indeed, every day a special lesson from Watts and program to take the relentless struggle, dedi- and to organize the people our task not to deny their we stay alive and remain in and all the other revolts struggle down the long, dif- cated to radical transfor- in a massive revolution- achievement, but to learn resistance, it is a defeat of since the 60s, i.e., the need ficult, demanding and dan- mation of society and the ary movement forward that from it, build on it and take the oppressor’s evil inten- to quickly find ways to sus- gerous road, leading to real, world, as well of ourselves could sustain itself through things further, as they did tions to defeat and destroy tain the struggle, to keep the radical and revolutionary - and always, as our ances- the vicissitudes and delayed in their times. And now in us. Every day, we are not fire burning and the light change. tors taught us, to bringing victory history would hold sober reflection on our his- dispirited or diverted, or bright and the people on Fanon tells and teaches and sustaining Good in the for us. tory, we hope and believe divided by smaller identi- course, on point and above us, then, “You can hold world. So, we forged ahead, we did. ties that defend themselves all, together in revolution- out for three days - maybe not always learning the Fanon had also taught us rather than our people as a ary consciousness, commit- even for three months - on Dr. Maulana Karenga, lessons from those whose not to confuse spontaneous whole, we are not defeated, ment and struggle. the strength of the righ- Professor and Chair of experience and wisdom revolt with revolutionary but have turned the evil in- Thus, Fanon tells us “the teous resentment held by Africana Studies, Califor- could accelerate both our struggle and that we must tentions of the oppressor success of the struggle pre- the masses, but you will not nia State University-Long development and the lib- have a long view of history into ashes in his mouth and supposes clear objectives, a win a national war; you will Beach; Executive Direc- erational project to which and the future, and at every agony in his mind. definite methodology and not overthrow the terrible tor, African American Cul- we and they were com- step and stage be concerned Relevant here also are above all the need for the machine of the enemy; and tural Center (Us); Creator mitted. Even after reading with sustainability, with the Fanon’s lessons on the masses of people to real- you won’t transform human of Kwanzaa; and author Fanon, we again did not capacity to be resilient, re- strength and weakness of ize the temporary dynamic beings, if you forget to raise of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- give enough weight to his sourceful and undefeatable. spontaneity which mark character of their efforts”. the consciousness of those tion of Family, Community counsel that “We must rid For given the asymmetrical every spontaneous revolt Here Fanon means that the in struggle. (For) Neither and Culture and Essays ourselves of the habit, now balance of forces and power - from those on the planta- masses, righteously angry stubborn courage nor beau- on Struggle: Position and that we are in the thick of and the guerilla nature of tion to those in our occu- and courageously con- tiful slogans are enough”. Analysis, www.AfricanA- the fight, of minimizing the struggle we wage, a pied communities, from the frontational in the streets, These are reflections not mericanCulturalCenter-LA. the actions of our parents”. priority aim is not to defeat killing fields of the Holo- must move quickly to build only from over a half cen- org; www.OfficialKwan- For “They fought as well the enemy-oppressor in one caust of enslavement to the an organized Movement tury of work, service, strug- zaaWebsite.org; www. as they could with the arms brief or major battle, but to battlefields we call Fergu- which includes all, coordi- gle and institution-building MaulanaKarenga.org. they possessed then”. And, avoid being defeated our- son, Flint, Baltimore, Baton nates and directs efforts and of our organization Us, but of course, it is their strug- selves and to seize every Rouge, Louisville, Minne- provides the people with a also from a history, culture gles which brought us to opportunity to advance the apolis and Atlanta. It is also unified leadership, position and people of righteous and

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Caso): Courthouse, 111 North Hill circulation, printed in this cuotas y los costos exentos grant the petition without a the date on which it was filed The Authority has not set 19STCV16580 Street, Los Angeles, CA county: Los Angeles Sentinel por imponer un gravamen hearing. in the office of the County a contract-specific DBE NOTICE TO DEFENDANT 90012 Date: 03/17/2020 sobre cualquier recuperación Notice of Hearing: Clerk, except, as provided participation goal for this U.S. (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): The name, address, Edward B. Moreton, Jr. de $10,000 ó más de valor Date: 7/17/2020, Time: 8:30 in Subdivision (b) of Section DOT-assisted project, but SHANNEL MENDEZ, an and telephone number Judge of the Superior Court recibida mediante un acuerdo AM, Dept.: A 17920, where it expires bidders are encouraged to individual; and DOES 1 of plaintiff’s attorney, or 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/20 o una concesión de arbitraje The address of the court 40 days after any change afford DBEs every opportunity through 10, inclusive plaintiff without an attorney, CNS-3374577# en un caso de derecho civil. is 300 East Olive Avenue, in the facts set forth in the to compete for and participate YOU ARE BEING SUED is (El nombre, la dirección LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Tiene que pagar el gravamen Burbank, CA 91502 statement pursuant to Section on this U.S. DOT-assisted BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ y el número de teléfono del de la corte antes de que la A copy of this Order to Show 17913 other than a change contract. DEMANDANDO EL abogado del demandante, SUMMONS corte pueda desechar el caso. Cause shall be published at in the residence address of SCRRA does not discriminate DEMANDANTE): HANBIR o del demandante que no (CITACION JUDICIAL) The name and address of the least once each week for four a registered owner. A new against, or provide preferential SIDHU, an individual; tiene abogado, es): Ross A. CASE NUMBER (Número del court is (El nombre y dirección successive weeks prior to Fictitious Business Name treatment to any individual or NOTICE! You have been Jurewitz, 600 B Street, Suite Caso): de la corte es): Superior Court the date set for hearing on Statement must be filed group on the basis of race, sued. The court may decide 1550, San Diego, CA 92101 19STLC09887 of California, County of Los the petition in the following before the expiration. Effective color, ethnicity, age over 40, against you without your (619) 233-5020 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT Angeles, 111 North Hill Street, newspaper of general January 1, 2014, the Fictitious religion, sex, national origin, being heard unless you DATE (Fecha): 05/13/2019 (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Los Angeles, CA 90012 circulation, printed in this Business Name Statement ancestry, physical disability, respond within 30 days. Read Sherri R. Carter Executive HABAKKUK DAVID The name, address, and county: Los Angeles Sentinel must be accompanied by the disability including AIDS, the information below. Officer / Clerk of Court HASEGAWA, and individual; telephone number of plaintiff’s Date: May 7, 2020 Affidavit of Identity form. mental condition, cancer- You have 30 CALENDAR (Secretario), by Marita P. and Does 1 through 10 attorney, or plaintiff without an Darrell Mavis The filing of this statement related medical condition, DAYS after this summons and Barel, Deputy (Adjunto) YOU ARE BEING SUED attorney, is TODD F. HAINES, Judge of the Superior Court does not of itself authorize political affiliation, sexual legal papers are served on (SEAL) BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ ESQ. (El nombre, la dirección 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/20 the use in this state of a orientation, or marital status you to file a written response AMENDMENT TO DEMANDANDO EL y el número de teléfono del CNS-3369402# Fictitious Business Name in its Contracting activities. at this court and have a copy COMPLAINT DEMANDANTE): ASPIRE abogado del demandante, o LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of For further information served on the plaintiff. A letter (Fictitious/Incorrect Name) GENERAL INSURANCE del demandante que no tiene another under Federal, State, contact David Ambrose, or phone call will not protect FICTITOUS NAME COMPANY, a corporation abogado, es): LAW OFFICES or common law (See Section Special Services Employee you. Your written response Upon the filing of the NOTICE! You have been OF TODD F. HAINES, 30495 14411 et seq., Business and at 213-452-0339 or email must be in proper legal form complaint, the plaintiff, being sued. The court may decide Canwood Street, Suite #100, FICTITIOUS Professions Code). [email protected]. if you want the court to hear ignorant of the true name of against you without your Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818- Filing with Changes 6/25/20 your case. There may be the defendant and having being heard unless you 597-2240, #6006-64 BUSINESS 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2/20 CNS-3373704# a court form that you can designated the defendant in respond within 30 days. Read DATE (Fecha): 10/25/2019 CNS-3369983# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL use for your response. You the complaint by the fictitious the information below. Sherri R. Carter Executive NAMES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL can find these court forms name of: DOE 1 and having You have 30 CALENDAR Officer / Clerk of Court Clerk REQUEST FOR and more information at the discovered the true name DAYS after this summons and (Secretario), by Diana Diaz, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PROPOSALS Notice is given California Courts Online Self- of the defendant to be legal papers are served on Deputy (Adjunto) NAME STATEMENT that proposals for On-Call Help Center (www.courtinfo. Juan F. Luna amends the you to file a written response (SEAL) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. 2020084716 Environmental Documentation ca.gov/selfhelp), your county complaint by the complaint by at this court and have a copy STATEMENT OF DAMAGES NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is and Regulatory Permit law library, or the courthouse substituting the true name for served on the plaintiff. A letter (Personal Injury or Wrongful File No. 2020090456 (are) doing business as: Consultant Support Services nearest you. If you cannot pay the fictitious name wherever it or phone call will not protect Death) The following person(s) is 1. JG DESIGN CREATIVE, (BRC0000201) will be the filing fee, ask the court appears in the complaint. you. Your written response To: Habakkuk David (are) doing business as: 2. R3FORM, 417 S HILL received by Los Angeles clerk for a fee waiver form. If Date: December 10, 2019 must be in proper legal form Hasegawa, an individual 1. CANNAREAD, 2. NO $ 4 STREET SUITE 202, LOS County Public Works, Cashier you do not file your response /s/ Spencer A. Stein if you want the court to hear Plaintiff: Aspire General WALLFLOWERS, 3. 2 FLY ANGELES, CA 90013 County Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., on time, you may lose the 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/20 your case. There may be Insurance Company seeks OFF CRENSHAW, 3504 W. of LOS ANGELES Alhambra, CA 91803 until 2 case by default, and your CNS-3375074# a court form that you can damages in the above-entitled 117TH STREET, Inglewood, Registered owner(s): pm, on July 16, 2020. An wages, money, and property LOS ANGELES SENTINEL use for your response. You action, as follows: CA 90303 County of LOS JUSTIN GLOSTON, 417 S RFP may be obtained by may be taken without further can find these court forms Special damages ANGELES HILL STREET UNIT 1100, accessing the link at http:// warning from the court. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and more information at the e. Property Damage … Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES, CA 90013 dpw.lacounty.gov/general/ There are other legal FOR CHANGE OF NAME California Courts Online Self- $1,817.30 FUTURES FLAVORS, This business is conducted by contracts/opportunities/ or requirements. You may Case No. 20VECP00171 Help Center (www.courtinfo. i. Other...Uninsured Motorist 3504 W. 117TH STREET, an Individual will be emailed to you upon want to call an attorney right Superior Court of California, ca.gov/selfhelp), your county Bodily Injury Damages … INGLEWOOD, CA 90303; The registrant(s) started doing request by calling (626) 300- away. If you do not know an County of Los Angeles law library, or the courthouse $15,000.00 State of Incorporation: CA business on 03/2015. 2346 orTDDat(626) 282- Petition of: Nikolai Gooch for nearest you. If you cannot pay This business is conducted by I declare that all information 7829. attorney, you may want to call Date: October 18, 2019 6/25/20 an attorney referral service. If Change of Name the filing fee, ask the court S/ Todd F. Haines, Esq a Corporation in this statement is true and TO ALL INTERESTED clerk for a fee waiver form. If The registrant(s) started doing correct. (A registrant who CNS-3373462# you cannot afford an attorney, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/20 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL you may be eligible for free PERSONS: you do not file your response CNS-3373241# business on N/A. declares as true any material Petitioner Nikolai Gooch filed on time, you may lose the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL I declare that all information matter pursuant to Section legal services from a nonprofit BID NOTICE legal services program. You a petition with this court for case by default, and your in this statement is true and 17913 of the Business and a decree changing names as wages, money, and property ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE correct. (A registrant who Professions code that the NOTICE IS HEREBY can locate these nonprofit GIVEN that the Los Angeles groups at the California follows: may be taken without further FOR CHANGE OF NAME declares as true any material registrant knows to be false Nikolai Gooch to Nikolai G warning from the court. Case No. 20TRCP00100 matter pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Community College District Legal Services Web site (“District”) invites electronic (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Ivanov There are other legal Superior Court of California, 17913 of the Business and punishable by a fine not to The Court orders that all requirements. You may County of Los Angeles Professions code that the exceed one thousand dollars bids for the following: the California Courts Online Lease or Purchase of Self-Help Center (www. persons interested in this want to call an attorney right Petition of: Bruce Allen registrant knows to be false ($1,000)). matter appear before this away. If you do not know an Williams for Change of Name is guilty of a misdemeanor S/JUSTIN GLOSTON, Owner Modular or Temporary courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or Structures , Value Added by contacting your local court court at the hearing indicated attorney, you may want to call TO ALL INTERESTED punishable by a fine not to This statement was filed below to show cause, if any, an attorney referral service. If PERSONS: exceed one thousand dollars with the County Clerk of Equipment and Services or county bar association. FE-20-04-RFB 40J.5J55.05. NOTE: The court has a why the petition for change of you cannot afford an attorney, Petitioner Bruce Allen ($1,000)). Los Angeles County on name should not be granted. you may be eligible for free Williams filed a petition FUTURES FLAVORS 05/19/2020. For bidding purposes the statutory lien for waived fees items to be procured are and costs on any settlement Any person objecting to the legal services from a nonprofit with this court for a decree S/ TERENCE LEMAILE, CEO NOTICE-In accordance with name changes described legal services program. You changing names as follows: This statement was filed Subdivision (a) of Section broken down into seven (7) or arbitration award of Bid Classifications and consist $10,000 or more in a civil above must file a written can locate these nonprofit Bruce Allen Williams to with the County Clerk of 17920, a Fictitious Name objection that includes the groups at the California Yahmel Bruce Allen Williams Los Angeles County on Statement generally expires of seventeen (17) items. case. The court’s lien must All Bids must be received be paid before the court will reasons for the objection at Legal Services Web site The Court orders that all 05/29/2020. at the end of five years from least two court days before (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), persons interested in this NOTICE-In accordance with the date on which it was filed at the Online Vendor dismiss the case. Portal found at http://www. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. the matter is scheduled to the California Courts Online matter appear before this Subdivision (a) of Section in the office of the County be heard and must appear Self-Help Center (www. court at the hearing indicated 17920, a Fictitious Name Clerk, except, as provided planetbids.com/portal/portal. Si no responde dentro de 30 cfm?CompanyID=21372, días, la corte puede decidir at the hearing to show cause courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or below to show cause, if any, Statement generally expires in Subdivision (b) of Section why the petition should not be by contacting your local court why the petition for change of at the end of five years from 17920, where it expires no later than July 27, 2020 en su contra sin escuchar su @ 10:00 AM . The Bidder versión. Lea la información a granted. If no written objection or county bar association. name should not be granted. the date on which it was filed 40 days after any change is timely filed, the court may NOTE: The court has a Any person objecting to the in the office of the County in the facts set forth in the assumes full and sole continuación. responsibility for timely Tiene 30 DÍAS DE grant the petition without a statutory lien for waived fees name changes described Clerk, except, as provided statement pursuant to Section hearing. and costs on any settlement above must file a written in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 other than a change receipt of its Bid and any CALENDARIO después other documents required to de que le entreguen esta Notice of Hearing: or arbitration award of objection that includes the 17920, where it expires in the residence address of Date: 07/30/2020, Time: 8:30 $10,000 or more in a civil reasons for the objection at 40 days after any change a registered owner. A new be submitted with the Bid, citación y papeles legales by the District at the Online para presentar una respuesta AM, Dept.: W, Room: 610 case. The court’s lien must least two court days before in the facts set forth in the Fictitious Business Name The address of the court is be paid before the court will the matter is scheduled to statement pursuant to Section Statement must be filed Vendor Portal. The District por escrito en esta corte y will have no responsibility for hacer que se entregue una 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van dismiss the case. be heard and must appear 17913 other than a change before the expiration. Effective Nuys, CA 91401 ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. at the hearing to show cause in the residence address of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious bids not submitted in a timely copia al demandante. Una manner, no matter the reason. carta o una llamada telefónica A copy of this Order to Show Si no responde dentro de 30 why the petition should not be a registered owner. A new Business Name Statement Cause shall be published at días, la corte puede decidir granted. If no written objection Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the Bidding Documents including no lo protegen. Su respuesta Instruction to Bidders and por escrito tiene que estar least once each week for four en su contra sin escuchar su is timely filed, the court may Statement must be filed Affidavit of Identity form. successive weeks prior to versión. Lea la información a grant the petition without a before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement other documents, if any, will en formato legal correcto be available to Bidders on and si desea que procesen su the date set for hearing on continuación. hearing. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious does not of itself authorize the petition in the following Tiene 30 DÍAS DE Notice of Hearing: Business Name Statement the use in this state of a after June 19, 2020, at the caso en la corte. Es posible Online Vendor Portal OR at que haya un formulario que newspaper of general CALENDARIO después Date: 7-31-2020, Time: 8:30 must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name circulation, printed in this de que le entreguen esta AM, Dept.: B in violation of the rights of Build LACCD, 1055 Corporate usted pueda usar para su Affidavit of Identity form. th county: Los Angeles Sentinel citación y papeles legales The address of the court is The filing of this statement another under Federal, State, Center Drive, 5 Floor, respuesta. Puede encontrar Monterey Park, California estos formularios de la corte y Date: June 11, 2020` para presentar una respuesta 825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA does not of itself authorize or common law (See Section Huey P. Cotton por escrito en esta corte y 90503 the use in this state of a 14411 et seq., Business and 91754, (323) 981-7231. más información en el Centro A Pre-Bid Meeting will be de Ayuda de las Cortes de Judge of the Superior Court hacer que se entregue una A copy of this Order to Show Fictitious Business Name Professions Code). 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/20 copia al demandante. Una Cause shall be published at in violation of the rights of Original Filing held on June 26, 2020 @ California (www.sucorte. CNS-3374667# 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/20 10:00 AM via an online ca.gov), en la biblioteca de carta o una llamada telefónica least once each week for four another under Federal, State, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL no lo protegen. Su respuesta successive weeks prior to or common law (See Section CNS-3369535# telephone conference. leyes de su condado o en LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Information regarding the la corte que le quede más por escrito tiene que estar the date set for hearing on 14411 et seq., Business and ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE en formato legal correcto the petition in the following Professions Code). pre-bid meeting maybe cerca. Si no puede pagar FOR CHANGE OF NAME located at the Online Vendor la cuota de presentación, si desea que procesen su newspaper of general Original Filing Case No. 20STCP00214 caso en la corte. Es posible circulation, printed in this 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/20 Portal (“PlanetBids”). pida al secretario de la corte Superior Court of California, CNS-3373071# Login to the following que le dé un formulario de que haya un formulario que county: Los Angeles Sentinel GOVERNMENT County of Los Angeles usted pueda usar para su Date: June 5, 2020 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL procurement: exención de pago de cuotas. Petition of: Elisabeth Zhane Project Title: Lease or Si no presenta su respuesta respuesta. Puede encontrar --- Moon for Change of Name estos formularios de la corte y Judge of the Superior Court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Purchase of Modular and a tiempo, puede perder el TO ALL INTERESTED NAME STATEMENT Temporary Structures, más información en el Centro 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/20 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA caso por incumplimiento y PERSONS: CNS-3372868# File No. 2020088551 Value Added Equipment la corte le podrá quitar su de Ayuda de las Cortes de REGIONAL RAIL Petitioner filed a petition California (www.sucorte. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The following person(s) is and Services sueldo, dinero y bienes sin with this court for a decree (are) doing business as: AUTHORITY Invitation Number: FE-20- más advertencia. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de IFB NO. PO825-20 changing names as follows: leyes de su condado o en ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SWEET TRINITY, 11138 04-RFB Hay otros requisitos legales. Elisabeth Zhane Moon to FOR CHANGE OF NAME DEL AMO BLVD #462, Network Switch Rehab Once registered the Pre- Es recomendable que llame a la corte que le quede más Phase II Elisabeth Zhane Moon Phillips cerca. Si no puede pagar Case No. 20BBCP00132 LAKEWOOD, CA 90715 Bid conference information un abogado inmediatamente. The Court orders that all Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES The Southern California telephone number and Si no conoce a un abogado, la cuota de presentación, Regional Rail Authority persons interested in this pida al secretario de la corte County of Los Angeles Registered owner(s): link to join the online puede llamar a un servicio de matter appear before this Petition of: Malcolm Rinaldo JANICE THIGPEN, (SCRRA) is seeking bids for presentation are located remisión a abogados. Si no que le dé un formulario de IT Network Switches. Upon court at the hearing indicated exención de pago de cuotas. Tabor Session Sr for Change 11430 ELVINS STREET, on the tab titled “Bid puede pagar a un abogado, below to show cause, if any, of Name LAKEWOOD, CA 90715 award, a purchase order Information” under the “Pre- es posible que cumpla con Si no presenta su respuesta will be issued for the goods why the petition for change of a tiempo, puede perder el TO ALL INTERESTED MONIQUE THOMAS, 1908 Bid Meeting Information” los requisitos para obtener name should not be granted. PERSONS: WEST PIRU STREET, included in the solicitation. section. servicios legales gratuitos caso por incumplimiento y Electronic bids must be Any person objecting to the la corte le podrá quitar su Petitioner Malcolm Rinaldo COMPTON, CA 90222 Questions shall be directed de un programa de servicios name changes described Tabor Session Sr filed a This business is conducted by submitted online at https:// to: legales sin fines de lucro. sueldo, dinero y bienes sin metrolinktrains.com/doing_ above must file a written más advertencia. petition with this court for a Co-Partners Paul Spear Puede encontrar estos objection that includes the decree changing names as The registrant(s) started doing business.on or before 2:00 Sustainable Building Program grupos sin fines de lucro Hay otros requisitos legales. PM Local Time on June 30, reasons for the objection at Es recomendable que llame a follows: business on 07/2019. Managers en el sitio web de California least two court days before Malcolm Rinaldo Tabor I declare that all information 2020. Electronic bids will [email protected] Legal Services, (www. un abogado inmediatamente. not be received after this the matter is scheduled to Si no conoce a un abogado, Session Sr to Malcolm in this statement is true and [Contractors interested lawhelpcalifornia.org), en be heard and must appear Rinaldo Toby Session Sr correct. (A registrant who date and time. in obtaining information el Centro de Ayuda de las puede llamar a un servicio de The Contract to be awarded at the hearing to show cause remisión a abogados. Si no The Court orders that all declares as true any material on upcoming LACCD Cortes de California, (www. why the petition should not be persons interested in this matter pursuant to Section will be subject to a financial projects; see build-laccd. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose puede pagar a un abogado, assistance agreement granted. If no written objection es posible que cumpla con matter appear before this 17913 of the Business and org (Contracting and Bidding en contacto con la corte o el is timely filed, the court may court at the hearing indicated Professions code that the between Authority and U.S. Site)] colegio de abogados locales. los requisitos para obtener Department of Transportation 6/25/20 grant the petition without a servicios legales gratuitos below to show cause, if any, registrant knows to be false AVISO: Por ley, la corte hearing. why the petition for change of is guilty of a misdemeanor under grants issued by the CNS-3373296# tiene derecho a reclamar las de un programa de servicios Federal Transit Administration LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Notice of Hearing: legales sin fines de lucro. name should not be granted. punishable by a fine not to cuotas y los costos exentos Date: 07/21/2020, Time: Any person objecting to the exceed one thousand dollars (FTA). As a condition por imponer un gravamen Puede encontrar estos of financial assistance 10:30 AM, Dept.: 72 grupos sin fines de lucro name changes described ($1,000)). sobre cualquier recuperación The address of the court is above must file a written S/JANICE THIGPEN, Partner agreements between the de $10,000 ó más de valor en el sitio web de California Authority and U.S. DOT, the THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 www.lasentinel.net B-1 NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace Will not Back Down from Racism BY AMANDA SCURLOCK drivers and pit crews pushed ever it was that you’re not Sports Writer his car to the end of the pit going to take away my road and stood with him dur- smile,” Wallace said after After a NASCAR race ing prerace ceremonies. the race. at Talladega was postponed The act brought Wallace NASCAR launched an to Monday, a noose was to tears; he posted a selfie immediate investigation to found in the garage stall of with the drivers and pit find out who put up the driver Darrell “Bubba” crews standing behind him noose on Sunday with the Wallace Jr. on Sunday. on social media with the FBI following suit the next Wallace is the only African word “together” as a caption. day. On Tuesday, the FBI American that is a full-time Although Wallace came announced that Wallace was NASCAR driver. in 14th place, the support he not a victim of a hate crime “Today’s despicable act had garnered from his oppo- and no charges will be filed. of racism and hatred leaves nents and fans alike was “The FBI report con- me incredibly saddened and prevalent. He shook hands cludes, and photographic serves as a painful reminder with fans after the race, evidence confirms, that the FACEBOOK PHOTO of how much further we some of whom were wear- garage door pull rope fash- NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace (center) takes photo of the drivers and pit crews that have to go as a society,” ing “Black Lives Matter” ioned like a noose had been walked with his car during race at Talladega. positioned there since as early as last fall,” NASCAR in an interview with NFL lace drove a car with a “You get to see most of said in its statement. "This veteran Bernard Pollard. Black Lives Matter paint the guys get on how they was obviously well before “I’m an athlete, I represent a scheme at the Martinsville come together and how we the 43 team's arrival and lot of brands and companies Speedway race. The car had come together as a sport and garage assignment.” and race teams and people the Black Lives Matter as a community to stand up This happened two personnel, this is so much hashtag on the rear quarter for what we believe in what

FACEBOOK PHOTO weeks after NASCAR bigger than that.” panels and a large peace is right,” Wallace said in an Wallace drove a car with the hashtag “Black Lives Mat- banned Confederate Flags On June 7, Wallace wore sign with hands of people interview with CNN ter” during the Martinsville Speedway Race. at their races; Wallace had a black shirt with the phrases from different races. reporter Don Lemon. “I still demanded for the flags to be “Black Lives Matter” and “I Wallace was one of the encourage from all series Wallace stated on his Twit- shirts. The Talladega speed- removed. can’t breathe” during the many NASCAR drivers and all forms of motor ter account. way displayed the hashtag “Everything kind of NASCAR Cup Series Folds featured in a video state- sports to speak up and stand In an act of unity prior to #IStandWithBubba. changed after the Ahmaud of Honor Quiktrip 500. ment showing how up and speak out, let your the race on Monday, fellow “I wanted to show who- Arbery video,” Wallace said Three days later, Wal- NASCAR is against racism. voice be heard.” Student Athlete of the Week: Deiarie Banks BY AMANDA SCURLOCK making sure they made it to Banks was devastated loween festival. Sports Writer practice on time and ensur- when she found out the track “My best one was prob- ing they were focused on season was cancelled due to ably our Halloween fest,” View Park junior, bettering themselves. COVID-19, but she found Banks said. “We had food Deiarie Banks knows way Her talent and leadership ways to stay fit. and we had music and we more than just how to outrun helped the Knights girls “I’ve been making my actually put together a her opponent. Being captain Fosh-Soph track team to the own smoothies and I’ve haunted house.” of the Knights’ track and City Section Championships been walking around the Although her school field team, she learned how last year and during her block,” Banks said. “I still activities and studies are a to boost the morale of her freshman year. In 2019, she have been doing work outs, major priority, Banks has teammates while perform- qualified for the 100m, like stretches … push-ups also made time to serve the ing at a high level. 200m and the 4x100m. and sit-ups.” community by volunteering Track season in 2019 Banks came in second in This past semester, for The Youth Center at City was a trying time for the her individual events, mak- Banks took an advance of Refuge Church. View Park Knights as they ing a 12.83s time for the Algebra 2 class; her favorite “We pack lunches for were mourning the loss of 100m and a 26.77s time for class is AP History. different day cares and ship entrepreneur and rapper the 200m. The 4x100m “History, you learn so them off,” Banks said. “It’s a Nipsey Hussle. One way to squad came in 5th with a much,” she said. “It shows program called Food for keep the team in good spirits 53.44s time. For the 4x100m, COURTESY PHOTO you the times and how it Family … we send a lot of was leading by example. Banks usually runs anchor. Along with running track and being a cheerleader, View was back then compared to food to them, packed lunch- Park junior Deiarie Banks is a secretary for Student Council. “I had to show out for “I’m anchor because I’m how it is now.” es and drinks.” the team, I had to be up there one of the fastest girls on the leading duties last until the prepare for track. Banks is also secretary Follow @lasentinelnews for everyone,” Banks said. team,” Banks said. “For me, beginning of the track sea- “In the summer, I’m of Student Council and on Instagram and @the- “I made sure that everybody the only thing I’m thinking of son. Watching her sisters in already in shape to do jumps helped them host events. lasentinel on Twitter to keep was comfortable in what is getting the baton around.” cheer competitions when or whatever choreography Highlights of her time with up with Student Athlete of they were doing.” After track season is she was younger inspired that we’re doing,” Banks Student Council were when the Week. To request a story Banks also held her over, Banks prepares for Banks to do cheerleading; said. “It keeps me in shape she helped put together a on a student athlete, email teammates accountable by cheerleading. Her cheer- now, cheerleading helps her all year long.” Spirit Week and a Hal- [email protected]. UCLA Athletics Welcomes Student Athletes Back on Campus under COVID-19 Protocols BY AMANDA SCURLOCK creating the plan. After their initial men- comfortable about how Sports Writer To get input from stu- tal health screening, the they are accommodating dent athletes, coaches, and mental health providers those student athletes, they On Friday, UCLA other members of the ath- will meet up with teams to will allow both basketball released a four-phase plan letic department, they host- discuss individual players teams to return to campus. to get their student athletes ed townhalls and group and team dynamics. The student athletes back on campus to prep for meetings. Understanding the needs of will be staying in single their new school year. The The first phase will the players along with the occupancy dorms. They athletic department are consist of testing the stu- information they will get will have scheduled weight allowing student athletes dent athletes for the from teams will help shape room sessions where they who live locally to return COVID-19 virus and the the procedures of the phas- must take a temperature on campus starting this antibody periodically. es. ESPN PHOTO check and have the time Athletes who decide to come back are subjected to sched- past Monday. They will also be subjected In the second phase, they arrived logged in their uled workouts, daily wellness surveys and single occupan- to physical and mental student athletes will com- tracing system. “It’s on a voluntary cy dorms. basis that every student health screenings, concus- plete an athletic assess- In their down time, the athlete is welcome to come sion, and other types of ment so the sports medi- Basketball Center will medically and athletically student athletes will attend back,” said Matt Elliott, testing. People who come cine and sports perform- reopen. by our sports medicine and virtual team meetings and senior associate athletic back to campus must fill ance teams can create indi- Student athletes will be athletic performance film review sessions for director, internal opera- able to return to practice in staffs.” eight hours each week. tions. “If it is not appropri- the third phase and teams UCLA athletics will Student athletes will also ate … or student athletes will return to competition also administer tracking have the opportunity to don’t think this is the right in phase four. The latter and tracing protocol in complete summer school place to be at this time for two phases have not been case an individual tests courses. UCLA Residential them, then we completely approved yet. positive. If an individual Life will create events and understand that and there “Approval for phase tests positive, they will be discussions for the student will absolutely be no issues three and four is still pend- placed 14-day isolation in athletes. at all with them not return- ing modification of both a designated single-room “They’re gonna host ing.” state and L.A. County dorm and will be moni- different movie nights and The university fol- Health orders to resume tored daily by Student [have] different leadership lowed the guidelines set in practicing and competing,” Health Services and the speakers come in,” said place by the state of Cali- ESPN IMAGE said Derek Doolittle, the sports medicine staff. Erin Adkins, the associate fornia and Los Angeles UCLA Athletics is inviting football players and student ath- associate athletic director Football players and athletic director of compli- County Public Health. letes involved in fall Olympic sports to return to campus of facilities, operations and athletes involved in fall ance. “They really want to They consulted with health first. capital projects at UCLA. Olympic sports who live have it feel like a residen- experts at the UCLA out a questionnaire prior to vidual training programs “The return to practice will approximately 50 miles tial community as best they Health Center and the Pac- their arrival and they will for the athletes. Facilities be contingent on a number from UCLA will be permit- can always in the policies 12 Medical Advisory complete daily wellness like the Acosta Athletic of items including an indi- ted to return first. Once the related to social distanc- Group in the process of surveys. Complex and the Mo Ostin vidual being cleared both athletic department feels ing.” B-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 Global Star Amara La Negra Vows to Stand Firm in the Fight for Racial Equality BY SAYBIN ROBERSON time. I've been an activist having large numbers of Recently, she became a Contributing Writer since I was 17-years-old for Latin, Caribbean, Black spokesperson for Empower the Afro-Latino community. and White populations. U Foundation whose mis- Entertainer Amara La What's happening with the “The whole community sion is to empower, edu- Negra proved herself as an Black Lives Matter move- came to support and it’s just cate, and promote better activist since her introduc- health care choices for at- tion into American media risk families, keeping her two years ago on VH1’s busy throughout quaran- “Love and Hip-Hop tine. With each fight, La Miami.” Her passions have Negra put her all into the propelled her into a position cause using her platform to of influence and leadership speak truth to the masses. as she fights for equal rights “This is no longer a for Black and Afro-Latino United States problem. This citizens. is a worldwide issue. I'm “I'm here. I'm fighting grateful for all the people for them. I have always that are willing to speak up. fought for them [and] I will For all of the artists and influencers that are stand- continue to fight.” Amara La Negra as she protests in Miami following the Since the coronavirus ing up,” she says as she death of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. realizes in many ways, outbreak, La Negra worked Instagram photo with the caption, “#UnitedWeAre- with local organizations in Stronger” she’s not alone in as an knowledge and educated ment. We are here. We her home of Miami to entertainer putting her opinions through inter- exist. We want our voices to ensure they were receiving ment hits home for me,” La so empowering to know career on the line for human views offering the perspec- be heard as well, and we proper and digestible infor- Negra stated. Continuing, that no matter where you're justices. tive of the community. will do anything and every- mation regarding the virus. “It's been draining. It's been from, you care so much “I'm just bringing Speaking to the back- thing possible to support Also, when the world wit- overwhelming. It has been about your brother and sis- awareness to the issue. I lash she’d received in the our brothers and sisters in nessed the death of George tiring but I feel like we're ter. You care so much about also am building my plat- past, having been dismissed these moments because this Floyd, La Negra took to the moving forward towards the your community that you're form to educate others to for years by media outlets affects all of us.” frontlines demanding jus- right direction.” willing to walk under the educate those who don't get denying her experience as While La Negra tice for Floyd and Breonna La Negra documented sun, walk under the rain for it. Those that are still curi- an Afro-Latina woman acknowledges she can’t do Taylor who had been killed her protesting and the as long as needed just to ous about and are asking dealing with racism and this alone, she believes months before, both by law streets of Miami during that support because you under- questions to understand the colorism. La Negra she’s been equipped with enforcement. time. With captions that stand that there is a problem reason why the community believes now there is no this task and is willing to do “I went to the march, emphasized the strength of in the system,” she added. is so angry and so upset,” way to ignore what is hap- what’s necessary. but I didn't go as an artist. I American citizens hold Born of Dominican her- she said. “That’s the best pening in America. “I am taking a big went as a Black woman in when they come together itage, La Negra has used thing I can do.” “I want the world to responsibility by putting all America. I went as an Afro- for one goal, she passion- her platform to speak out Also, La Negra uses her know is that the Afro-Lati- this weight on my shoul- Latina, a Dominican ately led her followers to a about the injustices not only social media platforms to no meaning all of the ders. I feel like I was born woman representing for our place of enlightenment. against her, but of darker host informational sessions Dominicans, Columbians, with a purpose and besides community.” “When I was there, it skin women in Latin coun- via Instagram Live where Puerto Ricans, Guatemal- doing music and all these “I have been a part of was a very peaceful protest. tries. As she became a she involves activists and ans [and more] - we too live things,” she declared. “I the marches. I’ve been The community was just notable star in America, she celebrity figures fighting the same experiences,” she feel that God has allowed protesting. I've been fight- coming together, especially continued to push for the for change. “I'm doing my says. “We are here to sup- me to have the strength that ing [for] the justices of our here in Miami,” which is end of colorism and equali- best to connect the dots,” port. We are part of the I have so that I can be community for a very long historically a diverse city ty, despite any pushback. including voicing her Black Lives Matter move- impactful in the world.” OWN’s Greenleaf Cast Get Candid About Final Season During Virtual Roundtable BY SAYBIN ROBERSON dance were showrunner for Rucker’s character, cie Award. Now as the Contributing Writer Craig Wright, Merle Dan- Jacob’s development into a show nears it ends, the cast dridge, Keith David, Lynn man. pride themselves on being OWN’s hit television Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, “I think there's a faith able to show the depths of show Greenleaf premiered and Deborah Joy Winans. both that I Lamman have the clergy. it’s final season Tuesday, The discussion begins and I really believe that “I think our greatest June 23, 2020. The show with the cast sharing what Jacob has been nurturing impact has been in really that has garnered the atten- they are most excited about that he's not operating in as shepherding our audience tion of fans worldwide is this coming season. For much fear anymore,” Ruck- into an exploration of church leadership. An exploration that I think can take any person who is will- ing to take the journey into looking at how they view man and how they view God because man is so frag- ile, so lovable, so manipula- COURTESY OWN tive, so complex, and so Lady Mae (Lynn Whitfield) and Bishop (Keith David) with undependable,” Whitfield an embrace. eloquently explains. “Each of these characters had their that carries over onto the Brazil. We've created an moment to be that. At the screen. The cast spoke high- international classic. A clas- end of the day, this family ly of Wright, detailing the sic that is so human, that is whose business is a ways of which he encour- universal and will just stand megachurch, I think it aged the entire team to dig the test of time.”

COURTESY OWN impacts our audience and within to pull out the most Dandridge also an- Grace Greenleaf with her parents Lady Mae and Bishop and daughter Sophia. that hopefully, it brings authentic portrayal of each swered stating there are them closer to God. Less character. many things she’s proud of now saying goodbye after Whitfield who plays Lady er explains. “I don't know looking at the leadership of For the final question, but, “one is the power of five successful seasons. Mae Greenleaf, it’s Bishop that he fears for anyone in a church and more looking the group was asked what is representation [and] that so In an original drama James Greenleaf’s (Keith his family. I think he's at a personal relationship the biggest takeaway from many people felt seen and series, Greenleaf is written David) storyline. “It's just always been more confident with God.” the show. Whitfield understood in these stories.” and produced by award- so interesting, saddening, about them than he has been Dandridge who plays responded that the show has Rucker’s point attests winning Craig Wright. The and poignant for how the in himself.” Whitfield’s, daughter, Grace proven to stand the test of to the father and son rela- show captures the scan- world goes and aging, and “I think he's going to be Greenleaf, also added, “I time, reaching viewers all of tionship that has been dalous lives of the Green- losing a position. Losing focused much more on think it has sort of taken the the world and connecting extremely prevalent in the leaf family of Memphis as your place. Losing your making sure he supports his blinders off and it's made them all. entire series. Winans, going they maintain their status, so to see this beauti- mother and takes care of his people feel accepted. For a “The most meaningful off the others says are, megachurch and high-rank- ful, powerful, Black man children. So, the relation- long time, particularly in the element of it all from my “The beautifully flawed ing status in the community spiritual leader head of ship that we've seen with he Black church community, heart is that I believe that people.” against lies, adultery, and household. To see the arc of and his sisters have been you felt that you have to we have created a story that “I think for me, it greed brewing within the his energy when he's some of my favorite come to God a certain way will stand the test of time. I allows me to know that family. In the final season, home,” she says. “So I'm moments too. I think that for him to accept you. This believe that people will be even in my worst mistake, things will further unravel really interested to see how camaraderie, that align- show has shown people - watching Greenleaf in 10 my biggest mess, that I'm as family secrets continue Bishop continues to deal ment, that cooperation that I come as you are.” years and 15 years. They'll covered. I think the show to come to light and the with his journey and how think they're building makes They laughed boastfully be downloading it and shows that love truly covers family fights to uphold he manifests his purpose to him feel really fortified to over some of the best mem- streaming it somewhere. I a multitude of sins. No mat- their livelihoods. this family and this congre- know he's not doing it by ories. Often times forgetting believe that it is not an ter what I do as Deborah Before the season pre- gation.” himself.” they were in an interview American phenomenon. I Joy Winans. I know that miere, OWN hosted a According to the cast, The cast then discussed session going on as if they know it's not,” she says, God loves me and I know screening via Zoom giving the show wonderfully paints the impact the show has were friends over cocktails. “Because I was in Africa that his arms are always the press an early access the image of men growing had. Since 2017, the show The energy of the group and I was in South Africa open. I feel like that has watch of the first episode, into themselves. Aside from has been nominated for exuded through the screen and I saw the acceptance. I been reflected in so many followed by a virtual round- the Bishop, many cast several NAACP Image as they showed real respect hear about it in Nigeria, in different ways in this table with the cast. In atten- members are most excited Awards and a winning Gra- and adoration for each other the Caribbean, London and show.” THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT LASENTINEL.NET B-3 “My game is strong!” — Padma Lakshmi, Award-Winning Cookbook Author, Host and Executive Producer of Hulu’s New Series ‘Taste the Nation’

BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Michael Twitty. ery. Lakshmi catches and connection to the past to Contributing Writer “Taste The Nation with cracks crab with new protect their future. Padma Lakshmi” execu- friends and old, all working EP 108 “Dancing in “My game is strong,” tively produced by Padma towards reclaiming their Little Lima!” boasts Padma Lakshmi, Lakshmi along with Part2 heritage. Peruvian cuisine hasn’t award-winning cookbook Pictures’ David Shadrack EP 105 “What is Chop quite had its moment on the author, host, and executive Smith and Sarina Roma — Suey Anyway?” American food scene, but producer of Hulu’s new is inclusive, culturally Chinese food is one of Lakshmi knows the power series “Taste the Nation aware, entertaining, and the most popular cuisines of a great bowl of ceviche. with Padma Lakshmi,” in wonderfully educational. It in the U.S. but the flavors She visits Paterson, New the opening credits of her reminded me of Thomas of a vast country have been Jersey, a Peruvian enclave, new, sizzling and surpris- Keller's quote about our simplified over time. In for a deeper look at this ingly political series about soul's connection to food, San Francisco, Padma vibrant culture. food and the people that saying this: “A recipe has explores how Chinese EP 109 “The Pad Thai create it. no soul. You, as the cook, immigrants and Chinese- Gamble” Lakshmi is best known must bring soul to the Americans are broadening Las Vegas is home to for being one of the hosts of recipe.” our understanding of this one of the largest groups of the reality competition “Taste The Nation with cuisine Thai immigrants in the cooking show Top Chef for Padma Lakshmi” episode EP 106 “Where the country, many of whom over a decade. Hulu’s descriptions: Kebob is Hot” were women who came “Taste the Nation with EP 101 “Burritos at Lakshmi tastes her way here after marrying Ameri-

Padma Lakshmi,” will be COURTESY PHOTO the Border” through Los Angeles, sam- can soldiers during the Lakshmi’s first solo show. Padma Lakshmi El Paso was once part of pling one of her favorite Vietnam War. Lakshmi Lakshmi put both of her Mexico. Its border location cuisines: Persian food. The hears their stories over proverbial feet into this way through this border tions passed down from defines the region’s identity community opens up about delicious food - Pad Thai is series that explores much city while discovering the their West African ances- and the complexity of the misconceptions some just the start. more than just-food. Our origins of one of America’s tors. Not afraid of hard America’s political land- Americans have about Ira- EP 110 “Zen and the passionate and empathic most beloved cuisines. work, Lakshmi catches and scape. Lakshmi eats her nians, one kebab at a time. Art of Poke” host takes audiences on a Pressing into our shared cracks crab working aside way through this border journey across America, humanity and using food as these people who are work- city while discovering the exploring the rich and our connector, one El Paso ing towards reclaiming origins of one of America’s diverse food culture of var- customer remarked that it’s their heritage. most beloved cuisines. ious immigrant groups, “hard to believe that people “Can you feel their EP 102 “The All seeking out the people who are going to accept my tor- energy,” Twitty asks American Weiner” have so heavily shaped tillas before they accept my earnestly of Lakshmi in Hot dogs, hamburgers, what American food is cousins.” which she responds that she pretzels… Many think today. “Who am I?,” asks the does. So did I. So will you. these foods are quintessen- From indigenous and James Beard award-win- In each of the ten tially American, but their often forgotten communi- ning writer, culinary histo- episodes —“Burritos at the origins are German. In Mil- ties to recent immigrant rian, and educator Michael Border,” “The All Ameri- waukee, Padma meets arrivals dealing with preju- Twitty in episode four enti- can Weiner,” “Don’t Mind descendants of early Ger- dice and government tled “The Gullah Way.” In if I Dosa,” “The Gullah man immigrants who hold changes, Lakshmi breaks this gripping episode, Twit- Way,” “What is Chop Suey onto their heritage by cele- bread with Americans ty describes being just eight Anyway?,” Where the brating and reclaiming it. across the nation to uncover generations removed from Kebob is Hot,” The Origi- EP 103 “Don’t Mind if the roots and relationship his ancestorial home in nal Americans,” Dancing in I Dosa” between our food, our Serone Leone, Africa, his Little Lima!,” “The Pad Lakshmi asks family, humanity and our history - ancestors brought to South Thai Gamble” and “Zen friends, and those she ultimately revealing stories Carolina, which was one of and the Art of Poke” — admires how they hold that challenge notions of the largest markets for Lakshmi, dives into each onto Indian culture and identity, belonging, and enslaved people. culture not afraid (at all) to pass it to the next genera- what it means to be Ameri- Many enslaved Africans get her hands dirty. tion. In NYC, she cooks the can. were chosen because of To wit in Honolulu, dishes that remind her of COURTESY PHOTO In the first episode enti- their special abilities, and which is deeply influenced her original home and tled “Burritos at the Bor- here they were specifically by the Japanese culture, she tastes Indian foods near her EP 107 “The Original Lakshmi dives into der” Lakshmi takes a jour- brought to harvest rice (a slings fish and rolls sushi current home. Americans” Japanese culture, ubiqui- ney through El Paso which difficult crop) eventually while listening to stories on EP 104 “The Gullah What is the original tous in Honolulu, to under- was once a part of Mexico. turning Carolina's swamp- what happened when the Way” American cuisine? Laksh- stand just how far their cul- Its border location defines land into a thriving business Japanese immigrants first The Gullah Geechee mi travels to Arizona to eat tural footprint reaches. She the region’s identity and the for their White masters. docked on Hawaii’s shores. people of South Carolina food that is indigenous to slings fish and rolls sushi complexity of America’s Today, hard to believe but “As they say in West are fighting to preserve the this land. She tries some where a century and a half political landscape. Keep- the Gullah Geechee people Africa, if you sit at my table traditions passed down surprising dishes and ago Japanese immigrants ing an open mind, heart, of South Carolina are fight- and eat with me, you will from their ancestors, West explores how Native Amer- first docked on Hawaii’s and mouth, Padma eats her ing to preserve the tradi- know who I am,” reminded Africans forced into slav- icans seek to reestablish a shores. Beyonce Drops Surprise Single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth ASSOCIATED PRESS joy is your right,” the mes- sign a petition demanding Jack Dorsey's Start Small sage said. justice for Floyd. campaign to provide $6 Beyonce did not let Juneteenth commemo- The singer also joined million in relief funds to a Juneteenth pass without rates when the last the call for charges against variety of groups working dropping one of her signa- enslaved African Ameri- the officers involved in the to provide basic necessities ture surprises - a new sin- cans learned they were killing of Breonna Taylor, in cities like Detroit, Hous- gle called “Black Parade.” free. While the 1862 Eman- who was gunned down in ton, New York and New “I'm going back to the cipation Proclamation March by officers who Orleans. South, I'm going back freed slaves in the South burst into her Kentucky It's also the latest sur- where my roots ain't beginning Jan. 1, 1863, it home. Beyonce wrote in a prise release from the watered down,” Beyonce wasn't enforced in many letter Sunday to Kentucky singer, who along with hus- sings, opening the track. At places until after the end of Attorney General Daniel band Jay-Z released the several points on Friday's the Civil War two years AP PHOTO Cameron that the three nine-track album “Every- release, the singer tells lis- later. Confederate soldiers In this Wednesday, June 5, 2019, file photo, Beyonce Louisville police officers thing Is Love” in 2018 with teners to “Follow my surrendered in April 1865, walks to her seat during the first half of Game 3 of bas- “must be held accountable no notice. In 2013, Bey- ketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors parade.” but word didn't reach the for their actions.” Cameron once released the self-titled and the Toronto Raptors in Oakland, Calif. Beyoncé did last enslaved Black people has asked for patience album “Beyonce,” also Proceeds from the song not let Juneteenth 2020 pass without dropping one of her will benefit Black-owned until June 19, when Union signature surprises in the form a new single called “Black amid a probe, but without any notice. small businesses, a mes- soldiers brought the news Parade." Louisville's mayor “I hope we continue to sage entitled “Black Parade of freedom to Galveston, announced Friday that one share joy and celebrate Route” on the singer's web- Texas. was marked with new Beyonce spoke out on of the officers would be each other, even in the site said. The post included “We got rhythm, we got urgency this year, amid social media in the wake of fired. midst of struggle,” she links to dozens of Black- pride, we birth kings, we weekslong protests over Floyd's death. The release of “Black wrote in an Instagram post owned businesses. birth tribes,” Beyonce sings police brutality and racism “We're broken and Parade” is the singer's lat- announcing the release of “Happy Juneteenth. toward the end of the near- sparked by the May 25 we're disgusted. We cannot est philanthropic effort. In “Black Parade.” “Please Being Black is your ly five-minute song. death of George Floyd, a normalize this pain,” she April she announced her continue to remember our activism. Black excellence Juneteenth - typically a Black man, at the hands of said in an Instagram video BeyGOOD charity would beauty, strength and is a form of protest. Black day of both joy and pain - Minneapolis police. that called for people to partner with Twitter CEO power.” Rapper Hurricane Chris Arrested for Murder in Louisiana ASSOCIATED PRESS things, Shreveport Police found one person suffering ley was in had also been said in a news release. Doo- from multiple gunshot reported stolen from Texas, Rap artist Hurricane ley, 31, of Shreveport, was wounds. He was pro- the release said. Chris, known for the hit ``A being held without bond at nounced dead at a hospital. The Shreveport native, Bay Bay,'' has been arrested the city jail. Online jail Dooley, who had gone who is the godson of former on a murder charge in records did not indicate if into the gas station's store, Democratic state Rep. Bar- Louisiana. he had an attorney who initially told police that he bara Norton, is best known The rapper, whose real could speak on his behalf. had shot a man who he for his 2007 album “51/50 name is Christopher Doo- Police responded short- thought was trying to steal Ratchet,” which includes ley Jr., was arrested early ly after 1 a.m. Friday to a his vehicle. But video his hit single, “A Bay Bay.” AP PHOTO/GARY HE, FILE Friday on one count each of reported shooting at a gas footage appears to show That track's music video In this Dec. 11, 2007 file photo, rapper Hurricane Chris, second-degree murder and station in Shreveport, news otherwise, police said in a has nearly 30 million views born Christopher Dooley Jr., performs during a taping of illegal possession of stolen outlets reported. Officers news release. The car Doo- on YouTube. BET's "106 and Park" New Year's Eve show in New York. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH C-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 Back to Sleep: Decreasing the Rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

BY JULIA HARUNO, MD recommendation, the inci- ing is over, SIDS risk is UCLA Pediatric Resident, dence of SIDS decreased reduced when the back is UCLA Mattel Children’s by 50%. placed in their crib and Hospital UCLA What can you do? back on their back. 1. Back to sleep. All 4. Avoid smoking expo- Sudden Infant Death babies should be placed on sure during pregnancy and Syndrome (SIDS) is the their back to sleep until after your child is born. leading cause of infant they are one year of age. Also, keep your baby safe mortality in the United Avoid side sleeping and from smokers by keeping States. Approximately prone sleeping. Rest your home and car smoke- 3500 infants in the United assured that sleeping on free. States die each year sud- their back does not increase 5. Pregnant women denly from sleep-related your baby’s risk of chok- should receive routine pre- deaths, including SIDS. ing. Babies have protective natal care. And when the Although often there is no mechanisms in their airway baby is born, be sure to see identified cause of these anatomy that protect them your pediatrician for baby’s tragic and unexpected from choking. well-child checks. deaths, there are precau- 2. Use a firm flat sleep 6. Breastfeeding may tions we can take to help surface. The safest sleep be protective against SIDS. keep our babies safe. furniture for your baby is a The American Academy of What is SIDS? Sudden FILE PHOTO flat, firm mattress with a Pediatrics recommends unexpected infant death tight-fitting sheet. Unsure exclusively breastfeeding (SUID) describes the unex- are at even greater risk, or a lack of access to prena- is one of the most impor- what to buy? Check to see for 6 months and continu- pected death of an infant approximately 2-3 times tal care). Risk factors for tant and modifiable risk if your crib or bassinet ing for at least 12 months. less than 1 year of age. A higher risk than the average SIDS include infants born factors that can help to pro- meets safety standards set 7. Stay updated on safe subset of these deaths are infant in the United States. premature or small for ges- tect our children from by the Consumer Product sleep guidelines and inform unexplained after further For African American fam- tational age/low birth SIDS. The Back to Sleep Safety Commission your baby care team investigation and are sub- ilies there were 181 deaths weight, infants sleeping on campaign (now better (www.cpsc.gov). Avoid (babysitters, partners, sequently classified as for non-Hispanic blacks their stomachs, sleeping on known as the Safe to Sleep loose blankets, pillows, grandparents, etc.). Bro- SIDS. In the United States, per 100,000 live births in a inclined surface (not flat), campaign) was started to crib bumpers, and stuffed chures and printouts are SIDS occurs in approxi- 2013-2016, compared to 52 sleeping on a soft surface promote safe sleep for animals to reduce the risk available here: https://safe- mately 1 in 1000 live for Hispanics and 85 for with loose blankets, crib infants. This campaign is of SIDS, suffocation, and tosleep.nichd.nih.gov/ A births. non-Hispanic whites. For bumpers, and pillows, and focused on educating fami- strangulation. specific kit for African Who is at risk? All our pregnant mothers, fac- co-sleeping (infants shar- lies about safe sleep habits. 3. Room-sharing is rec- American families is avail- infants less than one year tors that increase the likeli- ing a bed with their par- In 1992, the American ommended, but bed-shar- able here: https://www. of age are at risk for SIDS. hood of SIDS include ents). Academy of Pediatrics rec- ing is not! When nursing, it nichd.nih.gov/sites/default/ What’s more, African young maternal age, mater- What efforts have we ommended that all infants makes sense to bring your files/publications/pubs/doc American and Native nal smoking, and a lack of made to protect infants be placed on their backs for baby in bed to feed or com- uments/SIDS_resourcek- American/Alaskan children prenatal care (delayed care, from SIDS? Sleep position sleep. As a result of this fort. However, when feed- it_rev.pdf COVID-19 Facts Update

CEDARS-SINAI NEWSROOM aware of and protect them- toms, can you still put Though you may be able to selves from the personal others at risk of catching detect viral particles in the As the COVID-19 health risks they face as the virus? respiratory secretions of a (coronavirus) pandemic they rightfully protest other Yes. The incubation previously infected patient continues, physicians and risk factors of systemic period for COVID-19, for several weeks after medical researchers are racism leading to health which is the time between they’ve recovered, the risk facing questions about inequities, Murthy said. exposure to the virus of transmitting infection to newly recognized symp- Aggressive policing, brutal- (becoming infected) and others is highest during the toms, antibody testing and ity and injustice, poverty, symptom onset, is on aver- first week of illness. what the public can expect employment discrimination age five to six days, but it Is there anything in the near future. and lack of access to health can be up to 14 days. Dur- unique about the course FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO Michael Ben-Aderet, MD Rekha Murthy, MD Some also have care all contribute directly ing this period, also known of the infection? expressed concern for the to the public’s health. as the “pre-symptomatic” Patients can have about Cedars-Sinai and else- of getting COVID-19 or a health of protestors who According to the non- period, some infected per- five to eight days of a mild where, including new worse infection? have been gathering in profit APM Research Lab, sons can be contagious. feverish illness, and if their antiviral medications and While we don't have a large numbers to decry emerging data regarding Therefore, transmission condition is going to wors- donated plasma. large population of smokers racial injustice in America. COVID-19 mortality from a pre-symptomatic en, it happens very rapidly. Will the spread of and vapers at our hospital, That's a unique aspect of COVID-19 lessen during it's been well reported that COVID-19 and a big chal- hot summer months? they suffer worse outcomes lenge because this illness The short answer is, we from documented cases in tends to linger in a mild don't know. In general, we other places. They also suf- state before worsening. It would not expect summer fer worse outcomes from can catch patients off guard, to be a real cure for this. many respiratory viruses which means they have to We've seen significant such as influenza. Smoking keep a close eye on their spread during the summer impairs your ability to have symptoms for up to two in South America, South an immune response in weeks. In addition, some Africa, Australia and your lungs. If you're doing people may have other Southeast Asia. We would- anything that damages your symptoms unrelated to res- n’t make the assumption lungs, it puts you at risk for piratory illness early in the that summer will change further damage. course, such as fatigue, sore things. This is a new As stay-at-home re- throat, loss of taste or smell, pathogen, and we don't strictions start to lift, how diarrhea or headache. know how it will behave. do we keep ourselves How can you tell if Could COVID-19 be- safe? your cough is related to come a seasonal virus? We need to continue COVID-19 versus some- It's too early to tell. We practicing the same meas- COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. thing like seasonal aller- don't truly understand why ures that we've adopted dur- The novel coronavirus as seen under a microscope. gies? influenza is seasonal. Many ing this pandemic: perform- Symptoms of allergies of the viruses we experi- ing frequent hand hygiene, "Unfortunately, as pan- reveals deep inequities by case can occur before like hay fever tend to be ence are seasonal, even in avoiding people who are demic conditions continue, race, most dramatically for symptom onset. These facts subtle and persistent. areas that do not have symptomatic with respira- so does the possibility of African Americans. The support the recommenda- Symptoms of a viral illness severe winters. That sci- tory illness, avoiding touch- becoming infected with COVID-19 mortality rate tion by experts for the use like influenza or COVID- ence is poorly understood, ing your face and surfaces, COVID-19 if you're in for African Americans is of face masks by the gener- 19 tend to be more severe and we don't know where covering your cough and close contact with others 2.4 times as high as the rate al public when in crowded and accompanied by multi- COVID-19 will fit in. being careful when coming who may be infected," said for Whites and 2.2 times as outdoor or indoor spaces to ple symptoms, such as a Should people wear a into contact with large infectious disease specialist high as the rate for Latino control spread of COVID- cough that progressively mask in public? numbers of people. Rekha Murthy, MD, vice and Asian Americans. 19. Public health officials gets worse and a fever, Currently, wearing a How will our lives president of medical affairs “At Cedars-Sinai, we advise protesters to moni- which would not be associ- cloth face covering is a key continue to be different? and associate chief medical are working hard to enable tor for symptoms for two ated with seasonal allergies. component in the public This pandemic is going officer at Cedars-Sinai. and achieve health equity weeks after attending a What is current treat- health approach to ending to have a lasting effect on While large gatherings for all,” Murthy said. large public event. ment advice? stay-at-home orders and our society. People are now still are not recommended The Newsroom spoke How long does the Treatment guidance is allowing us to return to a cognizant of how viral ill- from a public health per- with Murthy and infectious infection last? rapidly evolving due to more normal kind of life. It ness spreads, and COVID- spective, Murthy advised disease specialist Michael With COVID-19, active research. For mild helps reduce the virus's 19 is not the only viral ill- that if individuals find Ben-Aderet, MD, associate there's a wide spectrum illness outside of the hospi- ability to spread to others, ness out there. We expect themselves in such a situa- director of Hospital Epi- ranging from mild respira- tal, it's still supportive care including those with and there will be a heightened tion, they should follow demiology at Cedars-Sinai, tory illness to fatal disease, to manage symptoms. without symptoms. The awareness of infectious established safety measures for the latest on what we with everything in between. Inside the hospital, we have focus is on flattening the disease risk, hesitancy to avoid a COVID-19 know about COVID-19 The majority (80%) of peo- amazing teams investigat- curve through continued around large gatherings infection: wearing a mask, and how the public – ple with infection have mild ing all possible therapies public health measures and tight quarters in places frequent hand hygiene and including protesters – can illness and recover. People and swiftly enrolling including social distancing such as airplanes and more maintaining physical dis- protect themselves. with moderate or severe patients in clinical trials. and good hand hygiene. skepticism of people being tance from others. If you have COVID- clinical illness tend to be There are some very prom- Do smokers and really close together in Protestors should be 19 but don't have symp- sick for a couple of weeks. ising trials happening at vapers run a higher risk general. THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 www.lasentinel.net C-2 Rayshard Brooks Memorialized at Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE national and international vate service stream on a outrage. jumbotron. Brook’s death Family, friends, digni- Brooks’ family selected prompted massive protests taries, elected officials and Ebenezer Baptist Church across the city and around community leaders gath- for the private funeral serv- the nation in a climate that ered today to remember the ice because of its global his- has seen the deaths of life of Rayshard Brooks at toric presence. “We’re here George Floyd in Minneapo- Historic Ebenezer Baptist to provide ministry as they lis, MN; Ahmaud Arbery in Church. The 27-year-old walk through the valley of Brunswick, GA and Breon- African-American man was the shadow of death,” said na Taylor in Louisville, KY. shot and killed by an Rev. Raphael G. Warnock, “This country has become Atlanta police officer on senior pastor of Ebenezer. too accustomed and com- June 12. His death sparked “It’s Ebenezer’s mission to fortable with Black people dying,” said Warnock. “Black Lives Matter is just a way of saying ‘see our humanity.’ We’re trying to stay alive and keep our fam- ilies alive.” Rev. Warnock also touched on the events lead- ing up to Brooks’ death. “When I heard Rayshard’s story, I understood,” he RICHARD DUCREE/EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH said. “He was on probation Rev. Raphael G. Warnock, Senior Pastor of Ebenezer in a state that, despite its reforms, is ground zero for show up in a time like this, Price, Yolanda Adams, Pas- Warnock reflected on the keeping people on proba- especially given the way he tor Smokie Norful, time he’s spent with tion for extended periods of lost his life. Rayshard was Actress/Singer Tamela Brooks’ family in the past time. Somebody said, ‘Well not a member of our church Mann, Kurt Carr & Singers few days. “I met 8- year-old why did he run? Didn’t he but his loved ones are a part all provided songs of com- RICHARD DUCREE/EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH of our family. We are a fort. Rev. Bernice King, sanctuary for the suffering. daughter of Rev. Dr. Martin We are a house of prayer for Luther King, Jr., addressed all people,” he added. the crowd saying “Having a Due to Covid-19, only father killed when I was 200 guests were allowed only 5 years of age, my inside the sanctuary, which heart deeply grieves for [his was marked for social dis- daughters] Dream, Memo- tancing. Notable guests ry, Blessing and [stepson] included Atlanta Mayor Mekai," King said. "I know Keisha Bottoms, Former the pain of growing up Mayor Kasim Reed, Rev. without a father and the Bernice King, Former ongoing attention around

Georgia Gubernatorial Can- his tragic loss. I am and will RICHARD DUCREE/EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH didate Stacey Abrams, Rap- continue to pray for each of per/Actor/Activist T.I. and you." Blessing, such a sweet and know…’ Well, sometimes RICHARD DUCREE/EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH his wife Tiny. Singers Kelly During the eulogy, Rev. precious child,” he told the you have to sit where other congregation. “On the folk sit in order to feel what same day her father was they feel. Rayshard was killed, they had been cele- trying. He had been digging Surveillance Programs Could Jeopardize brating her 8th birthday. his way back. And he knew What do you do with that that night that he could very when you’re 8-years-old? well lose his liberty. So, Protestors’ Pursuit of Justice These precious children of afraid of losing his liberty, God will need the village to he lost his life, running from BY PASTOR WILLIAM SMART Protection flew overhead. It Although the program Civil Liberties Union surround them and support a system that too often even came to light that the doesn’t collect names, it has (ACLU) and Electronic them and embrace them and makes slaves out of peo- The cascade of protests Department of Homeland been plainly demonstrated Frontier Foundation (EFF) love on them and reassure ple.” against racism and police Security used “location that a rider can still be per- filed a lawsuit against Los them that they are not The service can be brutality in response to the data” to investigate activists sonally identified using just Angeles to halt the imple- alone.” viewed on the church’s killings of Ahmaud Arbery, in the Black Lives Matter a handful of these data mentation of MDS, arguing Mourners stood solemn- website, www.Ebenezer- Breonna Taylor, and movement back in 2016. points. Today, MDS is that it plainly violates the ly outside to watch the pri- ATL.org. George Floyd sent a shock- I could go on. This is not being tested on dockless Fourth Amendment and Cal- wave through the con- a trend. It’s a feature of a bikes and scooters, and offi- ifornia privacy law. Sure sciousness of America. The system that routinely uses cials have said it will soon enough, the lawsuit even grief, love, and solidarity any technology at its dispos- be expanded to all ride-hail- says “a single trip to a protest on display seems to be on a al to deter Americans, espe- ing services. against police violence may larger scale than ever cially African Americans, Former State Assembly- result in a rider’s name before. When our brothers from exercising their God- man Mike Gatto, who being revealed and her pres- and sisters marched in Fer- given rights. As long as served as Chairman of the ence at the protest exposed guson in 2014, they lacked these technologies exist, it’s Consumer Protection & Pri- against her wishes.” Dr. the groundswell of support almost inevitable that cer- vacy Committee, said that, King said in his Letter from across the country that tain authorities will use when a city government cre- a Birmingham Jail, “What- we’re witnessing now. them to surveil lawfully ates new databases, “law ever affects one directly, Even still, we have a long assembled protestors who enforcement has the ability affects all indirectly.” way to go until African challenge the system. to access it, and they will.” The city government, if Americans can truly enjoy, There is one such tech- The sheer existence of MDS they are to truly be “equal justice under law,” a nology being implemented leaves open the possibility guardians of the public promise etched in stone on in Los Angeles that is for abuse, and I fear that the interest, must implement the Supreme Court build- entirely invisible, and consequences will be dis- programs that will encour- ing but not yet fulfilled in incredibly granular. If left proportionately felt by peo- age civil engagement, not daily life. unchecked, it could become ple who look like me. deter or punish it. With The sheer volume of a citywide apparatus for Furthermore, LADOT thousands of people in our peaceful protestors and tracking residents of this has not created any clear city crying out for the foun- online advocates is a ray of great city, and the next policies for safeguarding dational right to equal jus- hope through the dark valley covert surveillance tool to this sensitive data – even tice under law, city officials of lingering racial injustice. monitor those fighting for their “data protection princi- should commit to protect- As Black and Brown com- justice. It’s called Mobility ples” made no mention of a ing us, like shepherds keep- munities have known for a Data Specification (MDS), warrant being required in ing the wolves at bay, and long time, and as many will and it’s a new program order for law enforcement to recognize that moving for- learn in the wake of these developed by the Los Ange- access it. They also will not ward with MDS will place a protests, there are often les Department of Trans- permit riders to opt in or out stain on that commitment. forces working against the portation (LADOT). of MDS, nor will they Pastor Smart is Presi- fight for justice that can’t be Using MDS, mobility explain why real-time track- dent and CEO at the South- seen. A recent report showed companies are required to ing is necessary to achieve ern Christian Leadership that the Drug Enforcement provide LADOT with their transportation goals. To Conference of Southern Administration was permit- access to real-time rider my brothers and sisters California. SCLC is a non- ted to “conduct covert sur- location data in order to marching for equal justice, profit, non-sectarian, inter- veillance” on people attend- receive operating permits. does MDS sound like some- faith, advocacy organiza- ing marches. As protestors That means a rider’s entire thing you want to see added tion that is committed to walked through Minneapo- route, from start to finish, to a system that already nonviolent action to lis, a drone controlled by could be monitored by any- heavily surveils you? achieve social, economic, U.S. Customs and Border one with access to MDS. This week, the American and political justice. C-3 LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 Hathaway-Sycamores Announces the Retirement of Dr. Gail Allsup Jackson Assistant Vice President Hathaway-Sycamores South Los Angeles Office

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE AVP. She advocated the Los Angeles merger of Hathaway- Anative, Dr. Jackson t is with love, admira- Sycamores Full Service is deeply connect- Ition, respect, and bit- Partnership (FSP) with the ed and rooted in this com- tersweet best wishes Center for Grief and Loss munity. Her service spans that Hathaway-Sycamores in 2014 as well as built up back some 40 years plus, a Child and Family Services, and increased capacity for vast and adventurous one of the largest mental the FSP and Wraparound career of service with med- health agencies in LA programs in South Los ical organizations, mental County, announces the Angeles. These initiatives health organizations, and retirement of psychologist have both been recognized academic settings to name Dr. Gail Jackson. by the county for the qual- a few: Drew Child Devel- r. Jackson has been ity care that the agency opment Cooperation, Cali- Dwith Hathaway- provides to youth and fam- fornia State University, Sycamores for ilies. Dr. Jackson was also Board of Behavioral Sci- over 10 years and started pivotal in helping Hath- ences, and Rancho Los as the assistant director and away-Sycamores build Amigos Medical Center. then as the director of the new alliances and expand r. Jackson is mar- agency’s Full Service Part- school linked services Dried to community nership - Children’s and across multiple charter activist and CEO Wraparound Services in school locations in South of Drew Child Develop- South and East Los Ange- Los Angeles. ment Family Services Dr. les. She was later promot- r. Jackson, a Grad- Michael Jackson and is the ed again to assistant vice Duate/Alumni of mother of three adult chil- president (AVP) oversee- UCLA (BA, Psy- dren and “grammie” to ing all programs at Hath- chology), Pepperdine two handsome grandsons. away-Sycamores South (MA, Clinical Psychology) Dr. Jackson recently Los Angeles site. “Gail is and U.S. International Uni- shared, “It’s time to go, I truly a phenomenal leader versity (Ph.D., Clinical just want to spend more who has led with integrity Psychology), has mentored time with my family, espe- and passion,” shares presi- many Hathaway- cially my two beautiful dent and CEO of Hath- Sycamores staff members, grandsons.” away-Sycamores, Debra co-workers, community a t h a w a y - Manners. “She is direct, partners, and clients HSycamores Child dynamic, and motivates throughout the years and and Family Serv- her staff and managers, encouraged them to return ices will not be same with- pushing them to be the best to graduate school to out her wisdom, wit, and that they can be.” obtain masters and doctor- dynamic leadership. Con- r. Jackson has been ate degrees. She can share gratulations from your Dsuccessful in her FILE PHOTO a success story at the drop Hathaway-Sycamores current role as Dr. Gail Allsup Jackson of a dime! Team!