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By Betti Halsell for almost two hours, fol- Contributing Writer lowed by an additional three- hour response from defense Former po- attorney Eric Nelson. lice officer, , Swinging the gavel on the has been charged with the case was Judge Peter Cahill; of . he interrupted the assembly In this image from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, center, is taken into custody as his The jurors of the historical for a 30-minute intermission. attorney, Eric Nelson, left, looks on, after the verdicts were read at Chauvin’s trial for the 2020 death of George trial reached a verdict almost Nelson finished his statement Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. COURT TV VIA AP, POOL a month before the anniver- after the break. Judge Cahill sary of Floyd’s untimely end prepared instructions for the Floyd. Images of differ- “All it would have tak- Spokesman-Recorder. gled, desperate to breathe on May 25, 2020. Jurors on how to take in the ent ages of Floyd filled the en for Floyd to have sur- The previously men- to make enough room in On Monday, April 19, extended arguments. courtroom, ending with a vived that Memorial Day, tioned news source cap- his chest to breathe.” closing remarks were left by Schleicher left the jurors picture of him “face down was a little compassion tured a statement from He continued, “But the Special Assistant Attorney with sentiments of Floyd’s on the pavement” with the and oxygen—two things Schleicher, “Nine minutes force was too much. He General Steve Schleicher. f family, highlighting his accused officer’s knee on that Chauvin deprived him and 29 seconds. During this who gave closing remarks mother, Larcenia “Sissy” his neck. of,” reported by time, George Floyd strug- {See GUILTY A-8}

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Jeannae Rouzan-Clay L.A. Mayor recommends $1 billion towards homeless crisis, has led the creative direc- advocates $24 million for Basic Income Pilot tion of a number of iden- tifiable shows that uplift By Cora JaCkson-Fossett and empower the Black Staff Writer community. With over 50 recognized credits under Hot topics headlining her belt, Rouzan-Clay re- current news mirror the flects on her expertise in priorities in the 2021-2022 the entertainment industry. budget proposed by L.A. Through Jesse Collins Mayor Eric Garcetti. Entertainment, Rouzan- Delivering the finan- Clay was given the tools cial document to the City to develop her role in Rouzan-Clay has been with the Jesse Collins network Council on April 20, the production with a focus for over 10 years, in counting; she is currently the Vice mayor indicated his top in- {See ROUZAN-CLAY A-6} President of Specials. PHOTO BY BRITTANY BRAZIL terests include addressing the homelessness crisis, in- vesting in small businesses, upgrading opportunities for young people and improv- Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti delivers his annual ing the quality of life for State of the City address from the Griffith Observatory, many Angelenos by imple- Monday, April 19, 2021, in Los Angeles. GARY CORONADO/LOS ANGELES {See PROPOSAL A-8} TIMES VIA AP, POOL (See FULL STORY C-4)

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lenges as we begin the pro- desperately-needed resourc- cess of recovering from the es into the hands of Angele- COVID-19 pandemic, Los nos as quickly as possible. Angeles needs elected repre- Heather Hutt is the only can- sentatives that have both the didate running for Assembly lived experience and pro- District 54 that can meet this www.lasentinel.net fessional background to get {See HUTT A-10} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 COVID-19 FAQ Tackles Vaccines Safety & Distribution for Black and African American Californians BY CHET P. HEWITT cines, the FDA required COVID-19 vaccines. local community and President and CEO, companies making COVID- Q: What’s being done health organizations have The Center at Sierra Health 19 vaccines to follow trial to address federally quali- placed megasites and Foundation participants for a minimum fied health centers and mobile vaccination clinics of eight weeks before they other local clinics who can- in many different key areas COVID-19 vaccina- could submit their data for not reserve vaccines doses throughout the state. The tions are currently in full approval. for their patients and com- state will also continue to force, with over 20 million Q: Who investigated the munity members? Is there a reach out to underserved Californians currently hav- findings that are being sub- larger effort underway in communities with trusted ing received one of the mitted by the pharmacology three FDA approved vac- corporations and/or actual cines. President Biden researchers? recently announced vac- A: The Western States cine eligibility expansion Scientific Safety Review for all adult Americans Workgroup was created to beginning April 19, while concurrently and independ- every Californian 16 and ently review the Food and up are eligible for vaccina- Drug Administrations tion on April 15. FILE PHOTO (FDA) actions related to As vaccinations contin- Chet P. Hewitt, president and CEO, The Center at Sierra COVID-19 vaccinations. ue at a notable pace, the Health Foundation The panel is made up of State of California is com- nationally acclaimed scien- mitted to providing suffi- COVID-19 vaccines. rigorous clinical trials and tists with expertise in GETTY IMAGES cient, transparent and com- Q: I have never had a are proven to be both safe prehensive information flu shot; will I be allowed and effective for adults. The voices to share that the vac- about the safety and distri- to take the vaccine? bottom line is these vac- cines are safe and effective, bution of the COVID-19 A: Yes, you can still cines protect against hospi- and how and where to get vaccines. The below FAQ receive the COVID-19 vac- talization and death. The vaccinated when it’s their is Part II of a series of com- cines even if you have never effects of COVID-19 are far turn. monly asked questions and had a flu shot. If you have scarier than any potential Remember, the COVID- answers on vaccine safety specific questions, please risk associated with the vac- 19 vaccines are safe, effec- and distribution focused on talk to your healthcare cines. tive and free. For more educating the Black and provider, local community Q: How can we start information on COVID-19 African American commu- clinic or a public health addressing the vaccines and the vaccine’s distribu- nity on the safety of the office. concerns based on potential tion process, please visit vaccines and to help them Q: How long does the long-term side effects like www.covid19.ca.gov. Sign understand the importance immunity last with the Pfiz- infertility and birth defects GETTY IMAGES up at MyTurn.CA.Gov or of these vaccines and their er vaccine? when the data/evidence role in helping end the pan- A: How long the vac- doesn’t exist yet? immunization and public demic for all Californians. cine will provide immunity A: Although COVID-19 health. The Workgroup Vaccine Safety from the virus is still mRNA vaccines are new, confirmed that Pfizer and Q: Should people who unknown, but scientists are this type of vaccine has Moderna COVID-19 vac- have experienced anaphy- hard at work studying this. been studied in people cines are safe and effective lactic reactions not take the It is important to remember before. mRNA vaccines and that the federal review vaccine? to continue to take safety against HIV, rabies, Zika process was comprehen- A: Allergic reactions to precautions, including mask and flu have been tested in sive. With a unanimous the COVID-19 vaccines wearing and hand-washing, phase 1 and phase 2 trials in recommendation, the panel are rare and very few peo- even after receiving the vac- people. The technology has of experts endorsed the ple have had severe cines. also been used in clinical transparency and validity adverse reactions. If some- Q: If I get vaccinated trials as a way to treat some of the analyses, determined one normally has allergic which vaccines would be cancers. These efforts pro- equity had been considered GETTY IMAGES reactions to the flu vaccine considered the best one? vided important information in clinical trials, and rec- or other severe allergies, A: The best vaccine is about mRNA technology ommended vaccines be L.A County? call (833) 422-4255 to reg- they should report that to the one you can get as and its safety. accessible without delay. A: California in part- ister to be notified when their health providers in quickly as possible. All Because of the knowl- The Workgroup will con- nership with the Biden it’s your turn to receive the advance of receiving the three vaccines went through edge gained with other vac- tinue to evaluate other Administration, as well as vaccine. THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 BBA Salutes Black Women, Honors Gwen Moore

BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT the Black Women’s Net- Lifetime Chairperson fornia General Order 156, a GeM Communications for their activities through Staff Writer work, was the emcee for Award.’ She inspired state supplier diversity pro- Group, a multi-media con- remarks given by Celestine the occasion. women and men of all ages gram that has, over the sultant firm that attracted a Palmer of the Los Angeles The achievements of large and influential clien- African American Women African American women tele. Political Action Commit- were highlighted at the Politicians honoring tee, Denise A. Peoples of Annual Salute to Black Moore included U.S. Con- STEMulate Learning, and Women sponsored by the gresswomen Maxine Dezie Woods-Jones of Black Business Association Waters, Barbara J. Lee and Black Women Organized (BBA). Bass, Secretary of for Political Action. Also, The virtual event, held State Shirley Weber, State Barbara Jean Jackson, who March 30, featured a spe- Senator Steve Bradford, served as Moore’s execu- cial tribute to the late Assemblywoman Autumn tive assistant, shared Gwen A. Moore, who Burke, retired Assembly poignant recollections of served 16 years in the Cal- Speaker Willie Brown Jr., working with the legisla- ifornia State Assembly and and retired Congress- tor. more than a decade on the woman Diane Watson. In addition, the pro- BBA Board of Directors, Angela Gibson-Shaw gram emphasized Black both as chair and as a of the Greater Los Angeles American women who FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO member. Honorable Gwen A. Moore Earl “Skip” Cooper II African American Cham- influenced history through The theme was “Valiant ber of Commerce, CEO their bold and courageous Women of the Vote: Refus- “Black women have to vote and dedicated her years, strengthened and sta- Cynthia Marshall of the actions. Using a creative ing to be Silenced.” Elected been the foundation of the life to the betterment of bilized a number of Cali- Dallas Mavericks, Edwin slide presentation, the trail- officials, business execu- Black community for hun- others,” said Cooper, who fornia Black-owned, Lombard of ELM Strate- blazing careers of Mary tives and community lead- dreds of years and we cele- worked closely with Moore women-owned, and minor- gies, Timothy Alan Simon Church Terrell, Ida B. ers were among the people brate them for what they for several years on a range ity-owned small businesses of TAS Strategies, and Joe Wells-Barnett, Irene Black- joining BBA President Earl have been able to achieve. of initiatives. by helping them secure Chow and Vaughn M. stone, Mary McLeod “Skip” Cooper II in recog- Also, I can’t say enough Citing her introduction lucrative state contracts.” Williams of SoCal Gas Bethune, Rosa Parks and nizing Moore and other about my good friend, the of over 400 bills that later After leaving elected recalled how Moore posi- were females who have con- Honorable Gwen A. became laws, Cooper noted office, Moore continued to tively impacted businesses spotlighted. tributed to securing Moore, who was always that Moore, who passed lend her time and talents to in California. The BBA’s Annual women’s rights in America. about fighting for Black away in 2020, was “the assist women and men of Representatives of civic Salute to Black Women can Gwendolyn A. Goodman, women. We are presenting architect and political force all ethnicities. She also and nonprofit organizations be viewed at public relations director of her with BBA’s ‘Honorary behind the historical Cali- founded the L.A.-based recalled Moore’s support www.bbala.org. Wellness Group Celebrates 20 Years of Empowering Women

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE moderator and founder of and empower women on non-profit 501(c)(3) organi- Urban Excellence Institute; breast health awareness and zation. Their focus is to pro- The Wellness Group Ms. Charlie Jordan a healthy lifestyle. I am mote a healthy lifestyle to presents their 20th Annual Brookins, founder of Faith, extremely passionate about the under-resourced and Healthy Lifestyle Forum, Food & Fitness; Naja Hay- this campaign because there under-served. Their goals “Embrace the Woman You ward, founder of Naja Tea, are no known ways to pre- are to reduce the mortality Are,” on Saturday, May 1, a Wellness Tea Company vent breast cancer; howev- rate among African Ameri- from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and an advocate for holistic er, early detection is the key can women through health via . The event will health; Jewel Diamond to breast cancer survival.” education and promote offer dynamic and power- Taylor, author, life and Also, Bell announced early detection with self- ful presentations, educa- inspirational coach and that the Annual Breast and breast examinations, clini- tional materials, product founder of Women on the Whole Health Forum is set cal breast examinations and samples, gifts and prizes. Grow; and Kathy West- for Saturday, September 25, mammography services. Admission is free with field, a funny and inspira- from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Currently, breast cancer registration. To register, tional comedian. via Zoom. In past years, the ranks second among the visit https://twg20thannual- Michelle Moore Bell, annual event took place at causes of cancer deaths founding president of The West Angeles Crystal Room among African American healthylifestyleforum.even COURTESY PHOTO tbrite.com. Wellness Group, said, “The with over 200 women in women, which is only Michelle Moore Bell Program speakers will mission of The Wellness attendance. exceeded by lung cancer, include Kim Anthony, Group is to educate, inform The Wellness Group is a according to the California Additional information, ing Michelle Moore Bell at Department of Health including sponsorships, thewellnessgroup7@yahoo Services. may be obtained by email- .com. COMPTON PLEDGE DELIVERS $1 MILLION TO RESIDENTS SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE investments disrupt genera- De’Shawn, another member tional poverty experienced of Voices of Compton Mayor Aja Brown and by many families and chil- Pledge. the Compton Pledge dren,” said Sharoni Little, The Jain Family Institute announced the successful Compton Pledge Communi- (JFI), an applied research enrollment of 800 families ty Advisory Council mem- organization with interna- in Compton’s guaranteed income pilot program, mak- ing it the largest city-based guaranteed income initiative in United States history. Launched in December 2020 with the support and administration of the Fund for Guaranteed Income (F4GI) and the Compton Community Development Corporation (CCDC), the Compton Pledge has ber and CEO of the Strate- tional expertise in guaran- already disbursed $1 mil- gist Group. teed income design and lion to support over 1,770 The Compton Pledge is evaluation, is serving as a recipients, including supported by a Community design and implementation dependents. A total of $9.1 Advisory Council as well as partner. million will be distributed national advocacy groups The pilot is philanthrop- in recurring payments over including , ically funded from private the next two years. One Fair Wage, CHIRLA, donors and recently received The community-led Essie Justice Group, A New a $200,000 grant from Ama- pilot uses a custom, web- Way of Life, and the Nation- zon Foundation and Ama- based payments platform to al Council for Incarcerated zon Studios Foundation. enhance the economic secu- and Formerly Incarcerated “Not only is the Compton rity and self-determination Women and Girls. Pledge performing vital of historically marginalized “The day I received my services as the community groups, including undocu- first payment, there was recovers, but in the long mented and formerly incar- much-needed medication I term, it is breaking down cerated residents. The pro- was unable to pay for barriers to opportunity and gram is the first to offer a before. Compton has been creating new narratives to tailored set of payment my city for 30 plus years. I foster equity and justice,” GetYourChildTested.com options and allow partici- love it and the people in it,” said Cameron Onumah, pants to switch between said Tiffany, a participant in Amazon’s Public Policy them. To date, 50% chose the program. Manager for Southern Cali- Lead poisoning is dangerous for children and Direct Deposit, 9% chose “COVID-19 hit this fornia. pregnant women. It can affect your baby’s growth Venmo, 8% chose PayPal community really hard. To follow the progress and hurt their brain, kidneys, and nervous system. and 33% chose prepaid card. After losing my job, the of the Compton Pledge, a “There can be no peace Compton Pledge let me pay two-year program deliver- If you’re pregnant, talk to a doctor about a simple without understanding iden- for my electricity and inter- ing recurring cash relief to blood lead test. If you have a child, get them tested. tity, operating in purpose, net bills, or buy shoes for low-income residents, go to With Medi-Cal the test is free. Find out how to and the inalienable right of my two little ones,” said comptonpledge.org and prevent lead poisoning in your child and throughout human dignity. I want resi- Ireri, who is a member of the select “sign up for news” or your pregnancy at GetYourChildTested.com dents to be empowered by Voices of Compton Pledge follow Compton Pledge on the greatness from where storytelling initiative. , Instagram or Face- they came,” said Aja Brown, “As an artist, this is help- book. To make a tax- ASK A DOCTOR. GET THEM TESTED. Mayor of Compton. ing me move forward in deductible donation to the FREE WITH MEDI-CAL. “Economic empower- faith that I can be a strong Compton Pledge, led by the ment and equity are essen- business man. The Compton nonprofit Fund for Guaran- tial to community wellness Pledge is helping me to teed Income, go to compton- and uplift. These vital breathe easier,” said pledge.org/donate. THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 Jazz Icon Herbie Hancock Virtually Honored at Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center Barbara Morrison honors Hancock on International Jazz Day and raises funds for scholarship program. BY BRIAN W. CARTER tion. International Jazz Day and when Gerald Wilson and Contributing Writer “This year, I decided to honor Herbie Hancock and Billy Higgins was alive. I have my concert on Interna- they went up to the moon,” came in with the faculty— Barbara Morrison is a tional Jazz Day, and who said Morrison about pitch- Kenny Burrell was our legendary jewel of South better to pay tribute to, is ing the idea. chairman at that time. Los Angeles. When talking one of the men who started “I suggested it to the “I came in with the big to Morrison, you are talking International Jazz Day— board and they went for it!” boys.” to more than a jazz icon, Herbie Hancock,” said The founder of The Bar- The tribute to Hancock you are talking to the sweet- Morrison. bara Morrison Performing includes performances by est lady ever. This conversa- April is Jazz Apprecia- Arts Center and founder and special guests Grammy president of the California nominated vocalist Freda Jazz & Blues Museum, both Payne, pianists Paul Cor- located in Leimert Park, nish, Stuart Elster and Elder CA, Morrison also serves as Gindroz, bassist Michael an associate professor of Saucier, drummer Peter Jazz Studies in the Glob- Buck, UCLA Global Jazz

al/Ethnomusicology Vocal students Arya Hora PHOTO BY DOUGLAS KIRKLAND Department at UCLA in and Lauren Brewster. Herbie Hancock Westwood, CA. Anthony “Tony” White will “As a matter of fact, our MC the event. ing money for my scholar- media platform at: classrooms are right next to “You’re going to be ship and all the money goes https://www.facebook.com/ each other,” said Morrison exposed to original compo- to the kids.” BarbaraMorrisonMusic/ about Hancock. sitions by my students,” She added, “If I raise a To donate and buy tick- Morrison has been said Morrison. “They’re my certain amount of money, I ets, please visit: https://giv- teaching classes at UCLA vocal students.” get an endowment. ing.ucla.edu/Standard/Net- since the mid-90s. She All the proceeds from “My goal is to raise a Donate.aspx?SiteNum=348 teaches private vocals, this event will benefit Bar- $100,000 [and] I want to 1&MG=%25%25Publi-

PHOTO BY TONY MADDOX Barbara Morrison tion had a purpose however tion Month and Morrison as she brings exciting news. will be hosting “A Song for On April 30, @ 7:30 PM Herbie” celebrating the 10- PDT, The Friends of Jazz at year anniversary of Interna- UCLA will virtually honor tional Jazz Day with origi-

Grammy and Oscar winner nal compositions honoring PHOTOS BY TONY MADDOX Herbie Hancock. The event Herbie Hancock, pianist, Morrison will be hosting “A Song for Herbie” celebrating the 10-year anniversary of International Jazz Day with origi- is sponsored by KJAZZ and keyboardist, bandleader, nal compositions honoring Herbie Hancock. the Ralph Ehrenpreis Per- composer, actor and profes- formance Fund and will sor at University of Califor- beginning and advance, but bara Morrison Jazz Scholar- ask everyone to donate.” cId%25%25&Finder=%25 stream live from the Bar- nia, Los Angeles’s UCLA due to COVID-19, like ship Fund at the UCLA Throughout the month %25FinderNumber%25 bara Morrison Performing Herb Alpert School of most classes around the Herb Alpert School of of April is Jazz Apprecia- For more information Arts Center in Leimert Park. Music. nation, Morrison has taught Music. tion Month for all to enjoy on the Barbara Morrison Morrison shared how the “I said I wanted to do her classes virtually. “They put a scholarship legendary jazz performanc- Performing Arts Center, event brings together multi- my scholarship again this She shared about teach- in my name,” said Morri- es virtually on the Barbara please visit www.bar- ple reasons for a celebra- year and I want to do it on ing at UCLA, “I was there son. “So, this way, I’m rais- Morrison Music social baramorrison.com A-8 A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER APRIL 26,22, 20132021

{continued from Pg. A-1} are coming up.” Jesse Collins Entertain- on “specials.” She creates, ment “is a full-service tele- writes, and oversees the vision and film entertain- execution of various enter- ment production company tainment programs. founded by entertainment Rouzan-Clay’s first role industry leader, Jesse Col- as a producer was in 2006, lins.” The company’s slate entering TV media under or production line up ex- John Cossette Productions; panded from music specials she reminisced on some of to original scripted projects her first projects. “I loved such as “Real Husbands of what I was doing. At the Hollywood,” starring Kev- time, I was an associate in Hart, VH1’s “Hip-Hop producing. I was getting Squares,” and the three-part the opportunity to write and narration, “The New Edi- interview for celebrities tion Story.” across the board,” she said. The media company has The key to long-term grown in popularity; Jesse

Rouzan-Clay has accumulated over 50 credits in the entertainment industry, it include shows like the “Super Bowl LV Halftime Show Starring the Weekend,” (2021), “22nd Super Bowl Gospel Celebration,” (2021), “Snoop Dogg & Friends NYE Live Pre-Show,”(2020), and “John Lewis: Celebrating a Hero,”(2020), and many others. From left to

right: Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, Tye Tribbett, Connie Orlando, Snoop Dogg, Russ Redeaux, Jesse Collins. PHOTO BY BRITTANY BRAZIL

Rouzan-Clay has been estals that they deserve, and a new opportunity to find “John Lewis: Celebrating with the Jesse Collins net- she is all about giving wom- the result that you are look- a Hero,”(2020), and many work for over 10 years and en their roses while they’re ing for—an opportunity to others. counting. The vice presi- here,” she stated. take a look at something She closed with grati- dent of Specials oversees Rouzan-Clay shared at a different direction and tude for her husband who the company’s “slate and that it takes a coalition of say, ‘how do we solve this?’ took care of the homestead tentpole” award shows in support to elevate women And there’s always an an- during a global pandemic, Rouzan-Clay has been with the Jesse Collins network addition to the “must-see” in this line of work. She swer; sometimes it’s not the while she was vigorously for over 10 years, in counting; she is currently the Vice specials. A few of those said, “You got so many easiest, but there’s always working through the new

President of Specials. PHOTO BY BRITTANY BRAZIL projects include the BET women who are out here an answer that you can find reality of COVID-19. “My Awards, Soul Train Awards, showing other women that to fix the problem.” amazing husband, who has development with a pro- Collins Entertainment is and Black Girls Rock! they can do whatever they With a bachelor’s de- been holding it down dur- duction company is lifting one of the “premiere pro- Beverly Bond’s “Black want to do, and they can be gree in communications ing quarantine, while I been people up, while climbing duction companies in Hol- Girl Rock!” is a special whoever they want to be, in from Loyola University working like crazy. We yourself; the VP of Spe- lywood.” Rouzan-Clay said that “celebrates African multiple genres within en- in New Orleans, Rouzan- have an almost three-year- cials expressed the benefits in retrospect of her develop- American women who are tertainment.” Clay looked at the signifi- old-daughter who has been of staying committed to a ment under Collins, “He’s trailblazers, change mak- Other major projects cance of her credentials and at-home and finally back growing legacy. Rouzan- not one of those producers ers or dynamos in their re- Rouzan-Clay has been a how it played into her suc- in school now, but for the Clay elaborated on her that [tries] to hold you back spective fields.” Honorees part of include the Oscars, cess. The producer of the first part of the quarantine, thoughts of working with in this industry.” include producer of Netf- Soul Train Awards, and Soul Train Awards said,” it was a little rough.” Jesse Collins, who she met The executive producer lix hit series “Bridgerton,” the BET Hip-Hop Awards. In terms of this industry, Looking at her jour- when stationed at John Cos- of 22nd Super Bowl Gospel Shonda Rhimes, Director The executive producer of whether or not you need ney, Rouzan-Clay parted sette Productions. Rouzan- Celebration shared that her of “Selma,” Ava DuVernay, “Saving Our Selves: BET a degree--I think is a per- with this critical word of Clay said, “He’s always favorite part of generating legendary singer Patti La- COVID-19 Relief Effort,” sonal journey on how you wisdom, “When you work been good about wanting shows is the collaborative Belle, and Grammy Award said that all of the shows use it—I think college, in with people who give you to elevate women of color effort. She described the winning songstress Alicia presented a level of enlight- general, is about learning the opportunity, you can specifically.” process, “From the begin- Keys. enment in her career. “It’s how to be out in this world, get where you want to be. Rouzan-Clay contin- ning to the bare bones of Rouzan-Clay dissected been an amazing, humbling how to be social, and how In terms of keeping your ued, “He really believes what the show is—and her sentiments of being experience to work on all to problem solve.” integrity—in terms of not in elevating people who how creative you want it to involved with a show that of them and get to see all Rouzan-Clay has accu- sacrificing your moral val- deserve the opportunity.” be, all the way to working highlighted Black women; of them come to life on mulated over 50 credits in ues and who you are, you She went on to explain the creatively with talent, with the vice president of spe- screen.” The 93rd Oscars the entertainment industry, have to keep those in sight.” feeling of empowerment what their vision is, and cials said, “I have to give all looking to air Sunday, Apr including shows like the Follow Rouzan-Clay on so- that permeates throughout helping them bring it to life, the props to Beverly Bond 25, at 5 p.m. PST. “Super Bowl LV Halftime cial media; Instagram: @ the Jesse Collins company. and the end result on show who created that show— Rouzan-Clay shared Show, starring the Week- jeannaerouclay and Jesse Inspired by Collins’ ideals day.” Rouzan-Clay savors that is her baby that she how she overcomes the end,” (2021), “the 22nd Collins Entertainment @ for growth, Rouzan-Clay in the challenging moments birthed. She really cares hurdles in her field, she Super Bowl Gospel Cel- jessecollinsent. added, “In return, it also reflecting in the final prod- about it a lot. She cares said, “There is always some ebration,” (2021), “Snoop gives me the opportunity to uct, watching it all play out about Black women and sort of challenge on every Dogg & Friends NYE Live do the same for women who before her very own eyes. seeing them put on the ped- show and a challenge is just Pre-Show,”(2020), and THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 California Elected Officials, Civic Leaders React to George Floyd Verdict BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY, Gardena), chair of the Cali- BO TEFU &TANU HENRY fornia Legislative Black California Black Media Caucus, took to Twitter to comment on the verdict. “The hard truth,” Gov. “I’m overwhelmed to Newsom said in an April 20 tears over this verdict: Guilty. statement, “is that if George #GeorgeFloyd did not have Floyd looked like me, he’d to die that day. His family is still be alive today.” Newsom still healing from this trauma. made the remark after a Hen- We must continue to fight for nepin County jury found justice in this country, for all Minneapolis police officer of us,” he tweeted. Derek Chauvin, 45, guilty in Earlier in the day, the the . California Legislative Black Caucus held a press confer- The jury convicted Chau- PHOTO BY: ANTONIO RAY HARVEY vin on two counts of murder, ence to address police brutal- Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-LA), Tecoy Porter, president of National Action Network Sacramento, Western Region, homicide and one of ity and lethal force by peace Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles), vice-chair of the CLBC, Senator Steven Bradford (D-LA ), chair CLBC, Assemblymem- manslaughter, for pinning his officers in California and ber Chris Holden ( D-Pasadena) Assemblymember Kevin McCarty ( D-Sacramento) and Secretary of State Shirley Weber. knee on the neck of Floyd for across the country. nine minutes and 29 seconds “There may be calls California Secretary of strates that a badge is never which is why I call on the Califironia Congress- on May 25, 2020. about a crisis. There may be State Dr. Shirley Weber was a shield for accountability.” U.S. Senate to urgently bring woman and Speaker of the The California governor calls about an emergency, but also attended the CLBC Speaking from San the George Floyd Justice in United States House of Rep- joined other Golden State they are not calls intended to press conference. Diego, Shane Harris, founder Policing Act of 2021 to the resentatives Nancy Pelosi officials to speak out about initiate death. They are not “You know it’s really and president of the People’s Senate floor now, pass the (D-CA-12) drew some criti- the verdict and the enduring calls for lethal force. They hard after 410 years in this Association of Justice, a legislation and send it to the cism on social media for a problems of police violence are calls for issuing de-esca- country to continue to raise national civil rights alliance President's desk to sign statement she made regard- against unarmed citizens, lation and resolution.” said the same issues over and that started in California, said immediately.” ing the verdict. Her critics particularly African Ameri- Sen. Sydney Kamlager (D- over again,” Dr. Weber said. the Floyd verdict represents a After 12 hours of deliber- chided the Speaker for can suspects. Los Angeles). “When I look and begin to starting point for reimagining ations – as people across the thanking Floyd for his “sac- “No conviction can Kamlager, along with her analyze it I realize that all policing in America through country and around the globe rifice,” a man who they repair the harm done to colleagues – including we’re asking is to have what federal legislation. waited in anticipation – for point out was unwittingly George Floyd and his family, Assemblymember Mike everybody else has...to be “The reality is that there the jury returned with the murdered by a police officer. but today’s verdict provides Gipson, who Assembly treated fairly. To be treated is a Derek Chauvin in a verdict that held Chavin Standing with members some accountability as we Speaker Anthony Rendon as a human being. To be police department near you responsible for second- of the Congressional Black work to root out the racial (D-Lakewood) appointed treated just.” and the question is whether degree unintentional murder, Caucus in front of the U.S. injustice that haunts our soci- Chair of the Select Commit- President of the NAACP our local, state and federal third-degree murder, and sec- Capitol, Pelosi said, “Thank ety,” the governor continued. tee on Police Reform – for California-Hawaii Confer- governments will step up to ond-degree manslaughter. you George Floyd, for sacri- “We must continue the work the briefing. They called on ence, Rick L. Callender, said protect the next George The jury consisted of ficing your life for justice. of fighting systemic racism their peers to pass the justice was served in the Floyd from being killed in six Black or multiracial For being there to call out to and excessive use of force. C.R.I.S.I.S.Act, orAssembly Chauvin case. our country,” he said. “Chau- people along with six White your mom, how heartbreak- It’s why I signed some of the Bill (AB) 2054, legislation “It was very clear that vin had multiple complaints individuals. Chauvin’s ing was that, call out for you nation’s most progressive that proposes that communi- our very right to breath was against him during his career attorney requested bail, but mom, 'I can't breathe." police reform legislation into ties rely on social worker to on trial,” Callender told Cal- on the Minneapolis Police the presiding judge revoked "But because of you and law. I will continue working intervene in some public ifornia Black Media. “For force, but the city and the their proposal and he was because of thousands, mil- with community leaders safety incidents instead of too long department failed to act. We taken into custody. lions of people around the across the state to hear con- police officers. have been subjected to the will not have an Attorney Under Minnesota laws, world who came out for jus- cerns and support peaceful The bill was first intro- knee of injustice choking us General like in Chauvin could get a sen- tice, your name will always expression.” duced last year, but it died in out - in so many different every state going forward to tence of up to 40 years in be synonymous with jus- Sen. Steve Bradford (D- committee. ways. This verdict demon- press for justice like he did prison. tice," the Speaker said. The Lookout: Cal Bill Aims to End Homelessness; Make Housing a Basic Human Right Watching your tax dollars, elected officials and legislation that affects you. BY ALDON THOMAS STILES Park in Los Angeles as the nity Development for that mandate statewide. for a grant, the bill would Act or other statute." California Black Media Los Angeles Police Depart- review. In the upper house of the require a local government, There is no doubt that ment (LAPD) put a fence “We need everyone to State Legislature, Senate among other things, to apply California's housing crisis is While some might around the area where many pull their weight,” Chiu told Bill (SB) 15 would incen- to the department for an dire, justifying these bills, debate if shelter is a basic of them had set up tents. The the Sacramento Bee. “We tivize local governments, by allocation of grant funds and and the many others, being human right, you'd be hard action by law enforcement want to make the system way of grants, to rezone idle provide documentation that presented to handle this pressed to find anyone who was met with spirited very clear that there is building sites intended for it has met specified require- behemoth. While a house is would argue that it isn't from community accountability.” retail or commercial projects ments, including certain not always a home, a roof is essential to an individual's members looking to protect According to a federal to instead be used for hous- labor-related requirements," always a blessing, and it is quality of life. And in Cali- the homeless population report by The U.S. Depart- ing. the bill reads. "The bill the hope of many that fornia, where just about seeking shelter in the area. ment of Housing and Urban The bill also goes into would make the allocation sweeping legislation might every aspect of the nation's "The biggest pandemic Development's (HUD) detail about how cities of these grants subject to go a long way in securing in years actually turned out Office of Community Plan- would qualify for the grants. appropriation by the Legis- that blessing for more Cali- to be a blessing for us," the ning and Development, Cal- "In order to be eligible lature in the annual Budget fornians. Echo Park Tent Community ifornia accounted for 51% of said in a statement. "Without the entire nation's homeless WWW.IMWLAW.COM the constant LAPD and city population in 2020. The harassment uprooting our study also found that almost

SHUTTERSTOCK lives we've been able to 40% percent of the nation's grow... to come together as a homeless population in Jan- housing crisis is on full dis- community, not just uary of 2020 were Black or play, housing laws become unhoused but housed as well African American. all the more consequential. and work together for the AB 816 would also pro- Especially during a global mutual aid and benefit of vide a governor-appointed pandemic. each other." homelessness inspector gen- In the California Legis- AB 1372 will also eral. lature, there are a few bills require counties and cities to Transitioning from being proposed to curtail – if put forth a plan to temporar- homelessness to another not finally end -- some of ily shelter unhoused individ- housing-related issue, trans- the most pressing housing uals. portation, Assembly Bill issues over the course of the "This bill would require (AB) 1401 would prohibit next few years. every city, county, and city local governments from #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA For those in need of and county to adopt a plan, imposing or enforcing mini- immediate shelter, Assem- subject to approval by the mum parking requirements PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES bly Bill (AB) 1372 would Department of Housing and on residential developments TO THE COMMUNITY "require every city, or every Community Development, if said development is with- county in the case of unin- to provide for temporary in walking distance of pub- SINCE 1943 corporated areas, to provide shelter for persons who are lic transit. every person who is home- homeless in its jurisdiction, As it currently stands, less, as defined, with tempo- as specified," the bill reads. there are cities where the rary shelter, mental health "By imposing additional law mandates there be a cer- treatment, resources for job duties on cities and counties, tain amount of parking placement, and job training - the bill would impose a state- spaces for housing units or - until the person obtains mandated local program." other residential properties. permanent housing, if the Speaking of putting These parking space person has actively sought forth plans, another bill requirements take up space temporary shelter in the being proposed to tackle the that some experts believe jurisdiction for at least three state’s homelessness crisis is could be utilized for afford- consecutive days and has Assembly Bill (AB) 816. able housing. been unable to gain entry This legislation would For example, in San into all temporary shelters require the state to put Diego, there must be at least they sought for specified together an analysis in order one parking space per bed- Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, reasons," according to the to build a financial plan to room or housing unit by law, W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie language of the bill. meet certain annual bench- which could cost up to AB 1372, which Assem- marks with the end goal of $90,000 per space. That was PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW blymember Al Muratsuchi reducing homelessness by until the San Diego City (D-Torrance) introduced, 90% by the year 2029. Council voted to remove CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION has been submitted to both Proposed by Assembly- these parking requirements EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW the Judiciary and the Human member David Chiu (D-San on March 4. …AND MORE and Community Develop- Francisco), this ambitious AB 1401, which Assem- ment committees for review. bill would, if passed, go into blymembers Laura Fried- No hearing has been effect on or before Jan. 1, man (D-Glendale), Alex Lee announced yet. 2023. In February, the legis- (D-San Jose), Nancy Skin- P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 On March 25, a number lation was referred to the ner (D-Berkeley) and Scott F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 of unhoused individuals Assembly committee on Weiner (D-San Francisco) were cleared out of Echo Homelessness and Commu- co-sponsored, would take THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-8

{continued from Pg. A-1} ily and they’re calling for managing partner of the peace and tranquility no Law Offices of Ivie, Mc- was trapped by the unyield- matter what that verdict is,” Neill, Wyatt, Purcell and ing pavement underneath Biden said. “I’m praying Diggs stated, “I hope this him, as unyielding as the the verdict is the right ver- verdict signals a binary men who held him down, dict. I think it’s overwhelm- shift in our social construct pushing him with a knee to ing in my view. I wouldn’t where justice for Black the neck, a knee to the back, say that unless the jury was people is the rule and not twisting his fingers, holding sequestered now.” the exception.” his legs for nine minutes Other politicians and U.s Representative Kar- and 29 seconds.” community leaders have en Bass stated, “Today, the There was a testimo- shared their thoughts on the jury found Derek Chauvin ny from pulmonologist, trial as it was coming to a guilty of the charges Dr. Martin Tobin, who close. In retrospect of when against him for the murder described the physical the murder took place, the of George Floyd. A guilty struggle that Floyd experi- George Floyd family attorney, Ben Crump (center) walking in solidarity with Floyd’s City of Los Angeles reacted verdict is only step one, be- enced to simply take in air. brothers, Philonise Floyd, (right) and Rodney Floyd (left), at the City of Minneapolis in uprisings. County and cause what we have seen in

Schleicher went on to paint Courthouse building. AP City leaders shared their too many cases, is officers the scene for the jurors to thoughts on the familiar walking away from guilty deliberate on. “George which would lend one the Police Chief Medaria Ar- in regards to the judgement topic of police brutality verdicts with minimal sen- Floyd tried, he pushed his ability to have “superhu- radondo and other depart- of the case, “It is not neces- found within the law en- tences. Chauvin must be bare shoulder against the man” strength. ments spoke out against sary for the State to prove pavement to lift himself The oath of an officer Chauvin’s actions. that the defendant intended to give his chest and lungs was brought up in court, The assumption on to inflict substantial bodily enough room … the pave- Schleicher repeated Floyd’s ‘why’ Chauvin used that harm, or knew that his ac- ment tearing into his bare last words, “Please, I can’t level of force was charged tions would inflict substan- to the officer’s ego, accord- tial bodily harm, only that ing to Scleicher. The spe- the defendant intended to cial attorney general broke commit the assault, and down Chauvin’s body lan- George Floyd sustained guage and posture in court; substantial bodily harm.” it was about having a level The jurors deliberated of control in public view. for 10 hours over a span Bystanders on that day of two days. On Tuesday, Earlier on Tuesday, the U.S. President stressed what

had to watch the last mo- April 20, Officer Chauvin Floyd’s family might be feeling in regard to the case.FILE PHOTO ments of Floyd’s life take was found guilty of the place; they played a criti- death of George Floyd. forcement. punished to the full extent cal role in recording and According to USA Today, Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, of the law to ensure that highlighting this repeated Chauvin will face a max of Sr. minister and CEO First justice is served.” transgression happening 40 years but the more real- African Methodist Epis- Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction helped settled a within the Black commu- istic number is 12.5 years copal Church in L.A. said, nation reeling from the racial tension from police-related nity. Through the recording or 150 months in prison. “Today, twelve courageous killings of Black men. AP of Floyd’s death, birthed However, the prosecution men and women stood tall, a global social awakening is requesting a longer sen- and took a bold step in turn- skin.” breathe.” The special at- and exposed the institution- tence due to additional “ag- ing the tide of justice in “So desperate to torney general continued, alized racism that has af- gravating factors.” America.” breathe,” he continued, “to someone he did not fected the quality of life for The case was a national The senior minister con- “that he pushed with his know by name but knew Black communities. highlight, and its verdict tinued, “Their verdict was face to lift himself to open by the uniform he wore and Moving through the dis- weighed heavily on the not so much a statement his chest.” Although he the badge he wore, and he cussion in the courthouse, country’s mind. President on the guilt or innocence fought hard for his life, called him ‘Mr. Officer.’ He the defendant’s attorney, Biden was recorded, stat- of Derek Chauvin, as it Floyd’s strength ultimately pleaded with Mr. Officer,” Nelson, did not discuss ing the case is “overwhelm- was a clear a revelation of Minneapolis Police Offi- gave out,’ said Schleicher said Schleicher. But that of- the use of force his client ing.” Earlier on Tuesday, the consciousness and of cer Derek Chavin has been this, whose statement was ficer failed him and the oath used or the amount of time the U.S. President stressed where this nation should be charged with the murder captured by MSR news. he took to protect and serve. Chauvin’s knee was pressed what Floyd’s family might headed in welcoming the of the George Floyd; the Schleicher protested that The special attorney on Floyd’s throat. He did be feeling in regards to the equitable participation of trial has been reached a Floyd was a man, not su- general appealed to the ju- ask the jurors to consider case. Blacks and people of color, verdict almost a month perman, responding to the rors’ beliefs and standards the “totality” of the case. The in pursuit of the American before the anniversary of theory that Floyd was expe- for law enforcement, point- USA Today reported a captured the president say- Dream.“ Floyd’s untimely end on riencing “” ing out the Minneapolis statement from Judge Cahill ing, “They’re a good fam- Attorney Ricky Ivie, May 25, 2020. FILE PHOTO

L.A. Mayor recommends $1 billion towards homeless crisis, advocates $24 million for Basic Income Pilot

{continued from Pg. A-1} ber Marqueece Harris-Daw- initiatives, he said his bud- and living in vehicles and son, and other councilmem- get asks the L.A. Depart- proposing an unprecedent- menting a guaranteed basic bers, these funds will grow ment of Water and Power ed commitment of resourc- income pilot program. to more than $30 million in to give “ratepayers $60 es to allow us to scale up Describing his propos- direct help to begin to tear for smart thermostats and our response,” he said. al as a “Justice Budget,” away at poverty in our city installing smart meters.” “We will not address Garcetti said, “It’s a finan- and show this nation a way Also, LADWP will increase this moral crisis with the cial document, but also a to fulfill Dr. King’s call for solar power in low-income urgency and conviction that roadmap to a city built on a basic income once and for neighborhoods and double is warranted, if we don’t justice and equity. It re- all,” he added. the number of houses that have a comprehensive strat- flects our values. It restores Other innovations in the receive free insulation and egy, sufficient ongoing re- what we love best about proposed budget include $2 other energy-saving up- sources, and ultimately, an Los Angeles. million in grants for low-in- grades. enforceable obligation on “It reinvests in our come neighborhood restau- Reaction has been swift government to act. health and our strength. rants to create permanent regarding the budget with “Just like we believe And it reinvents what has areas for outdoor dining as local activists weighing in all citizens deserve a right held us back. It is the big- part of the city’s Al Fresco as to where funding should to vote, and we all have a gest city budget I’ve ever dining program, and $1.3 be allocated. Some hous- right to clean air, it must be presented. It’s the most pro- million to help street ven- Mayor Eric Garcetti FILE PHOTO ing advocates expressed the responsibility of local gressive, too — arguably of dors maneuver through the dismay that Garcetti em- government to address the any big city anywhere.” city’s permit process and make sure that we never program to commemorate phasizes physical dwellings homeless crisis and ensure The projected alloca- purchase modern carts. A forget the toll that evils many more of Los Ange- instead of supportive ser- that our neighbors have a tions include nearly $1 $12 million budget will go from the past take on peo- les’ neighborhoods and his- vices like mental health as- right to a roof. A billion billion towards ending to a pilot program entitled ple’s lives today. To that tory,” he said. sistance. Other social action dollars dedicated to this homelessness, $25 mil- L.A. REPAIR - Reforms end, I’m going to name an Recalling how devas- representatives were disap- takes us in the right direc- lion to aid small businesses for Equity and Public Ac- advisory commission and tation of the COVID-19 pointed that the police bud- tion,” Ridley-Thomas said. with $5,000 “Comeback knowledgement of Institu- engage an academic partner pandemic, the mayor ear- get wasn’t reduced more. He added that he wants Checks,” and funding for tional Racism. to help me push toward cre- marked money to help the Black Lives Matter’s the final budget to advance a Youth Development De- “The L.A. REPAIR pi- ating a pilot slavery repa- city recover. He allocated Los Angeles chapter criti- his Right to Housing frame- partment along with $5 lot will give communities rations program for Black $75 million to deliver vac- cized the mayor on Twitter work, which he proposed million to create an Ange- a direct say in grassroots Angelenos.” cines, testing, and personal during the speech for ap- in a motion that was unani- lino Corps, which will pay investments to support job Garcetti also called for protective equipment (PPE) propriating progressive lan- mously approved by the 400 student workers. Also, creation and provide or- increased funding for the to neighborhoods through- guage from the “People’s City Council on March 3. the basic income pilot will ganizational backing for Gang Reduction and Youth out the city as well as re- Budget’’ created by the ac- The community also can dedicate $24 million to the community intervention, Development (GRYD) pro- quested the Cultural Affairs tivist organization, the Peo- weigh in on the final bud- program, Garcetti said. racial healing, justice and gram to support the hiring Dept. to assist with creating ple’s City Council, but lack- get by participating in the “Los Angeles will reconciliation. We will also of “80 new peace ambassa- COVID memorials around ing that budget’s substance. City Council’s Budget and launch the largest Guaran- use that funding to partner dors planting seeds of rec- Los Angeles. However, Councilmem- Finance Committee meet- teed Basic Income pilot of with community and faith onciliation, calm, and uni- Stressing on the im- ber Mark Ridley-Thomas ings and voicing opinions any city in America. [The organizations to establish ty.” In addition, he raised portance of technology, was happy that Garcetti about budget items as well budget will] provide $1,000 spaces that foster dialogue the Cultural Affairs Depart- Garcetti announced the gave a boost to his “Right as suggesting other funding a month to 2,000 house- among youth and adults ment’s budget by 30 per- establishment of WiFi ac- to Housing” motion. areas. To view the commit- holds for an entire year, no alike to name the things that cent to increase staffing to cess points in “300 under- “Meaningful change be- tee’s meeting schedule, visit questions asked, wherever have so starkly divided our teach classes for youth” in served neighborhoods that gins with action. I applaud clerk.lacity.org. Read the poverty lives in our city,” fortunes … and hold our visual arts, animation, mu- will act as giant hotspots, Mayor Garcetti for under- mayor’s proposed budget in insisted the mayor. city to promises of a better sic and more, boost direct allowing entire neighbor- standing that Angelinos are its entirety at cao.lacity.org. “And thanks to the lead- future,” explained Garcetti. grants to artists across our hoods to have dependable, most concerned about the ership of Councilmember “The overarching mis- city,” and initiate a “a youth fast Internet connections.” number of homeless we see City News Service con- Curren Price, Councilmem- sion of L.A. REPAIR is to and creative workers mural Highlighting environmental in parkways, in the streets, tributed to this article. THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 New Bloomberg Philanthropies Grant to Historically Black Institution Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Seeks to Improve COVID-19 Vaccination Access Investment will be used to purchase and staff several mobile health units.

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE said CDU President and efforts. “The Bloomberg most vulnerable and work reach is key. There is a CEO, Dr. David M. Philanthropies’ support of with trusted partners, such clear disparity between Charles R. Drew Uni- Carlisle. “Together with our expansion of the mobile as churches and senior cen- White vaccination rates and versity of Medicine and Sci- last year’s Bloomberg Phi- health vaccination efforts ters, to set up temporary Black vaccination rates ence (CDU), a Historically lanthropies grant to reduce will help build upon these vaccination sites. The sup- across the U.S. Unreliable Black Institution in South medical school debt for our Los Angeles, has received a students, this award will $1.6 million gift from greatly help us improve Bloomberg Philanthropies’ access to health care in our Greenwood Initiative to most vulnerable, under- enhance the University’s resourced communities. efforts to provide COVID- Thank you again.” 19 vaccinations to under- “COVID-19 has been resourced communities in FILE PHOTO devastating to the health and around Los Angeles. Dr. David M. Carlisle, CDU and economic wellbeing of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ President and CEO many Black families – and Greenwood Initiative is an right now, increasing equi- effort to accelerate the pace $100 million gift to the table access to vaccines is of Black wealth accumula- nation’s four historically one way we can serve the tion in the United States and Black medical schools to needs of those who need it address decades of systemic help reduce student debt most," said Michael R. underinvestment in Black and increase the number of Bloomberg, founder of communities. Black doctors in America. Bloomberg LP and The support will be Studies have shown that Bloomberg Philanthropies used to add several mobile Black patients have better and 108th mayor of New health units to CDU’s com- health outcomes when York City. “Bloomberg Phi- munity outreach efforts to cared for by Black doctors lanthropies is glad to vaccinate vulnerable popu- but Black medical students expand our partnership lations, and is part of an face a disproportionate with America’s four histori- over $6 million investment financial burden to become cally Black medical schools FILE PHOTO from Bloomberg Philan- doctors. Both gifts address as they ramp up their Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science thropies to the nation’s four the significant economic mobile operations and historically Black medical impact of persisting health ensure that more people get successful efforts contribut- port from Bloomberg Phi- transportation, limited schools -- CDU, Meharry disparities within the Black their shots quickly.” ing to achieving the national lanthropies will provide access to the internet to Medical College in community and the impor- “CDU's mobile health vaccination goals by this mobile medical unit book appointments, and Nashville, Howard Univer- tance of access to trusted team, along with the state summer.” upgrades, paid staffing for long, inflexible work hours sity College of Medicine in healthcare providers and Office of Emergency Serv- The Greenwood Initia- the units, medical supplies, are just some of the hurdles Washington, DC and More- institutions. ices, FEMA and the Com- tive is deepening its part- and increase outreach to the individuals face when try- house School of Medicine “On behalf of Charles munity Coalition of Los nership with the four histor- community to help each ing to get vaccinated -- this in Atlanta -- for similar vac- R. Drew University of Angeles, began providing ically Black medical institution expand vaccine is why Charles R. Drew cination efforts through Medicine and Science, and vaccinations to hard-to- Schools as equity and pub- access within Black com- University of Medicine and mobile medical units. most important, the thou- reach communities in and lic health advocates have munities and to significant- Science’s community out- CDU received over $7 sands of low-income peo- around South LA last signaled the need for trust- ly increase their weekly reach efforts are impera- million from Bloomberg ple of color this award will month, providing over 4000 ed vaccine administrators to vaccination rates. tive. The school has spent Philanthropies in late 2020 enable us to reach with vaccines to date,” said Dr. combat lack of access and The COVID-19 vac- decades building trusted to reduce medical school additional mobile health Roberto Vargas, assistant vaccine hesitancy within cines can help improve the relationships and mobile debt for eligible students at units and related resources, dean, Health Policy and Black and medically under- negative health impacts and clinics have historically the University’s College of I’d like to express our deep Inter-Professional Educa- served communities. The resulting financial strain improved access to care for Medicine. This was the appreciation to Bloomberg tion, CDU College of Medi- schools’ mobile units take COVID-19 has on the medically underserved largest private gift ever Philanthropies, their Green- cine, and the University’s the vaccine directly to the Black community, but out- communities. received by the University wood Initiative and Mike lead on COVID-19 commu- and was part of a larger Bloomberg personally,” nity support and partnership Final Round: Cal Small Businesses Can Apply for Up to $25,000 in New COVID Grants BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY profits reaching out for advantaged small business- California Black Media relief and support as they es. According to the gover- endure through this pan- nor’s office, demand for Lendistry, a Black-led- demic,” said Everett K. grant funding has far sur- and-operated Community Sands, Lendistry’s founder passed supply, and this lat- Development Financial and CEO. “During the ini- est round of financing pres- Institution (CDFI), will be tial funding rounds, we ents one more opportunity for eligible companies to receive relief that will help keep their doors open. “I was so glad to finally see that our company had been selected for a business grant in the third round of the CA Relief grant pro- gram,” said Pleshette Robertson, founder, CEO and chief editor of Sac Cul- SHUTTERSTOCK tural Hub, a print and digi- tal magazine that serves a accepting applications successfully connected largely African American April 28 through May 4 for small businesses and non- readership across Northern a fifth round of funding in profits with grants across California. the California Small Busi- all 58 counties in Califor- “I was getting so dis- ness COVID-19 Relief nia, and we’re eager to use couraged but was jumping Grant Program. our platform to swiftly for joy when I received Late last year, the state deploy this critical, addi- the email notification,” selected the Los Angeles- tional funding so business Robertson continued. “My based company to adminis- owners can keep their business was hit hard by ter $2.075 billion in grants lights on and serve their this COVID-19 pandemic to small businesses, non- communities during this and the grant was a huge profits, and cultural institu- trying time.” help for contributing tions impacted by the coro- The California legisla- towards meeting payroll navirus pandemic. ture recently approved this and our monthly office This round of funding latest round of funding in lease. As a Black-owned, reflects an increase in the the relief program adminis- woman-owned business, it grants made available tered by the California has been difficult meeting through the program. Like Office of the Small Busi- all operating expenses and previous cycles, individual ness Advocate (CalOSBA), keeping the business payments will range from part of the Governor’s going.” $5,000 to $25,000. Office of Business and Grants, the state says, According to Lendistry, Economic Development will not be issued on a first- new applicants must meet (GO-Biz). come, first-served basis. eligibility criteria found at Since the initial launch Instead, the selection of CAReliefGrant.com. Eligi- of the funding rounds more grantees will be based on ble small businesses and than 40,000 grantees in all the “program’s priorities.” nonprofits not selected in areas of the state have been For application assis- Rounds 1, 2, or 3 that have awarded funding. More tance and more information been waitlisted do not need than 350,000 grant applica- on application deadlines, to re-apply. tions have been successful- grant requirements, eligi- “The demand for fund- ly submitted, and 87% of bility criteria, instructional ing has been immense, with selected applicants repre- videos, and more, visit small businesses and non- sent underserved and dis- CAReliefGrant.com. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-10

{continued from Pg. A-1} a mother who had all three Assemblymember Autumn dire need. With her years of of her sons fall victim to Burke in her endorsement experience as a small busi- senseless gun violence quote of support. ness owner and parent in while in college, Heather “I’m excited to endorse the community, paired with is also intimately familiar Heather Hutt for State As- solving thousands of con- with the ills and complexi- sembly because she is the stituents’ needs in former ties of the criminal justice embodiment of the values Senator Hall’s office, and system, which is why she is our members hold dear and as Vice President Kamala refusing to take a dime from is the type of leader we need Harris’ State District Direc- law enforcement unions in Sacramento. She’s tough, tor during Harris’ tenure as and will fight to get rid of smart and deeply knowl- Senator, Heather has the California’s misguided edgeable about the issues intimate community knowl- gang database. affecting everyday Califor- edge necessary to uplift us. With so much support nians. I know Heather has Heather understands the behind her, Heather demon- the drive and policy savvy many challenges facing our strates a connection to the to tackle California’s big- community right now be- community like no other gest challenges. I’m proud cause she has lived them. candidate. to endorse her,” wrote Los As a single mother of three “We need Heather Hutt Angeles African American Black sons, Heather left her in the State Assembly, an Women PAC President In- then-husband with just 35 Heather Hutt FILE PHOTO effective and forward- grid Palmer. In addition to dollars in her bank account thinking leader. Her back- these endorsements, she is and fought hard to give her personal experience with the organization said: able about the ins and outs ground is expansive, in- supported by LA County kids the best life she could. homelessness and the inter- “We are excited to en- of passing and implement- cluding deep experience Supervisor Janice Hahn, Coming from a working- sectional methods needed dorse Heather Hutt for State ing big legislation. Heather in public service, running Assemblymember Lo- class family in the Leimert get Angelenos housed. She Assembly, because she has is the clear choice for the a small business, being a rena Gonzalez, and former Park neighborhood, Heath- believes that if we prioritize Congresswoman and LA er eventually started her accessible mental health County Supervisor Yvonne own business and has con- care, we can have a stron- Burke, among many others. tinued to lift up Black wom- ger, better society in every In addition to the broad, en-owned businesses. way. Heather will fight to widespread support behind Now, she’s dedicated to get Angelenos across the her campaign, her lifelong giving back to our commu- county access to housing dedication to effective, nity in Sacramento as As- that is actually affordable progressive policy-making, semblymember Hutt. With for working class families. and her own lived experi- Senator Kamlager leaving These are exactly the types ence as a lifelong resident the Assembly, there’s only of real reforms that Angele- of Assembly District 54, one Black woman left rep- nos desperately need - now. Heather has also devoted resenting California. We We can’t wait for far off, hundreds of hours to critical need Heather’s lived expe- pipeline dreams that won’t volunteer efforts across our riences, firsthand commu- be able to pass with enough community. She can be reg- nity knowledge, and per- support in Sacramento. ularly found at the Urban spective as a Black woman Heather also has an im- League, at the Democratic FILE PHO in the State Assembly. pressively long list of sup- Party, or assisting with The issues facing port from organizations vaccinations at Mothers in District 54 are serious. representing working fami- Action. Her dedication to Heather’s intimate policy lies behind her campaign, the people of District 54 is knowledge and vision for including the International unmatched, highlighted re- addressing the needs of Dis- Union of Operating Engi- cently by her standing with trict 54 are powerful - she neers (I.U.O.E.) Local 12, the workers of Ralph’s to uniquely understands the the International Brother- the closure of Cren- most tenable ways in which hood of Electrical Work- shaw’s store. She is who we we can get resources to help ers (IBEW) Local 18, the must elect to Sacramento. us prosper quickly. Heather Ironworkers Local 433, the Let’s not forget - Heath- has worked on critical is- United Association Local er Hutt was then-Senator sues facing our community 761 Plumbers and Steam- ’ California for years - including Black fitters, LiUNA Local 300 Statewide District Director, maternity health, support- and the United Association effectively the liaison be- ing DACA recipients, pro- Local 250 Refrigeration tween Vice President Harris tecting our environment, Fitters and Steamfitters. and the constituents of Cali- empowering Black-owned These unions stand with fornia. Heather has been small businesses, and pro- Heather because she has an unrelenting advocate in tecting our rights in the been a tireless advocate public service for years - workplace. and champion time and we need her continuing her Angelenos are facing time again for working men work, passing legislation to rampant housing insecurity and women throughout her Heather Hutt is a loving mother to her 3 sons Hugh, Hamilton and Harrison protect her public service and homelessness, and need career. Heather has criti- Augustine FILE PHOTO from Sacramento. The LA an advocate for affordable cal expertise to continue Sentinel is proud to endorse housing to address these is- protecting our rights in the shown time and time again 54th Assembly District, and mom and a public advocate. Heather Hutt for Assembly sues. Heather understands, workplace. Additionally, that her heart and soul is we look forward to helping I know that this experience District 54, she is the can- from her own personal ex- Heather earned the endorse- dedicated to the success of her get elected.” gives her the wide-ranging didate for a better Los An- perience, that homelessness ment of prominent group our community. Heather has Heather also has first- perspective needed to be geles. is a multifaceted issue, and Black Women Organized been a relentless fighter up- hand experience on why an effective representative, requires an intersectional for Political Action (BWO- lifting our California values we need substantial crimi- and I look forward to help- approach. Heather has PA). In their support of her, and is deeply knowledge- nal justice reform now. As ing her get elected,” said THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11 Oscar-Nominated Short Film ‘A Concerto is a Conversation’ Celebrates Local Legend Horace Bowers and Bowers & Sons Cleaners

BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Contributing Writer

Now, this is a sign of divine alignment. The Oscars and Bowers & Sons Cleaners, the subject of the Oscar-nominated short documentary “A Concerto is a Conversation,” located at 2509 South Central Avenue in Los Angeles, are both celebrating their 93rd year. “A Concerto is a Con- COURTESY PHOTO Horace Bowers sits in for Robert Vargas. versation” creative team held a press event, last week, and an in conversa- tion with the virtuoso jazz COURTESY PHOTO pianist and film composer Kris Bowers, Horace Bowers, Ben Proudfoot.

COURTESY PHOTO Well wishers applaud Horace Bowers as Robert Vargas concludes his portrait.

duced the documentary, behind the film. which premiered last Bowers & Son’s Clean- November on The New ers is located at 2509 South York Times Op-Docs and Central Avenue, Los Ange- made its festival debut at les to visit Kris Bowers, who tracks A Breakwater Studios the 2021 Sundance Film concertodoc.com for more his family’s lineage production, the film is co- COURTESY PHOTO Festival in January of this details about the film. through his 91-year-old directed by Kris Bowers (L-to-R): Kris Bowers, Horace Bowers, Vivian Bowers- year. https://www.facebook.c grandfather Horace from and Breakwater Founder & Cowan (aunt to Kris, daughter to Horace, owner of the The film is now playing om/BreakwaterStudios/ Jim Crow Florida to the CEO Ben Proudfoot. Ava cleaners) and Ben Proudfoot. at over 120 movie theaters https://twitter.com/brea Walt Disney Concert Hall. DuVernay executive pro- nationwide as part of the kwaterstud www.facebook.com/TheA- www.twitter.com/TheA 2021 Oscar® Nominated http://instagram.com/br cademy cademy Short Films theatrical eakwaterstudios www.youtube.com/Osc www.instagram.com/T release. www.oscars.org ars heAcademy This event celebrated the film’s nomination for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 93rd Acade- my Awards. This is the first nomination for Ben Proud- foot and a first directing nomination for Kris Bow- ers, who composed the music for 2019’s Best Pic- ture winner, “Green Book.” The awards ceremony will COURTESY PHOTO be televised live on ABC at Vivian Bowers-Cowan admires the portrait of her father 5:30 pm PT on April 25 Horace Bowers alongside husband Greg Cowan. (Academy voting takes place from April 15 to 20). Bowers & Sons Clean- ers has been a neighbor- hood institution in South Los Angeles for more than 70 years. The entire community recognized the impact of patriarch Horace Bowers, whose family continues to run the cleaners today. In a year where the COVID-19 pandemic has COURTESY PHOTO decimated small business, Horace Bowers shares a laugh with his grandson Kris the Bowers family has Bowers inside the family's dry cleaners. bravely weathered the storm to keep their doors open and their neighbors in South Central looking pressed and starched. Last week, the facade of the cleaners was trans- formed back to the late 1940s when Horace Bow- ers first opened its doors. Guests had a photo opportunity in front of the COURTESY PHOTO cleaners alongside classic Kris Bowers plays piano in front of the family's business. cars and a curbside pianist. Renowned Angelino muralist Robert Vargas painted a mural of Horace Bowers. live. Co-directors Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers were on site to greet the press, neighbors, and fans of the film. Guests were encouraged to bring their best outfit to be dry cleaned for the Academy Awards®. Naturally, the film's subject, Horace Bowers, made a grand entrance in a 1940 Cadillac. COURTESY PHOTO Visit concertodoc.com (L-to-R): Briana Henry (wife of Kris Bowers), Kris Bowers, to watch “A Concerto Is A Alice Bowers (grandmother), Horace Bowers & Vivian Conversation” and learn Bowers-Cowan. more about the team A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021

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B-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 Cal State Dominguez Hills Hires Dena Freeman-Patton to Lead Athletics Department BY AMANDA SCURLOCK tions, budget, facility diversity and inclusion started our leadership acad- Sports Writer rentals, sports medicine, designee on every campus emy through that grant as and equipment room. and in every conference of well.” New California State As the chair of the Ath- the NCAA, that was a four When she noticed that University Dominguez letics COVID-19 task to five-year project.” alumni were not engaged Hills Associate Vice Presi- force, she had to implement Creating legislation for with Cal State Bakersfield dent and Director of Athlet- testing and quarantining an athletics diversity and athletics, she assembled a ics Dena Freeman-Patton sites as well as ensuring inclusion designee was committee to create a Var- has a stellar career of serv- fans and players remained rewarding for her. Free- sity Club. When they asked ice to the wellbeing of stu- safe. man-Patton also made big for small donations, most dent-athletes. She began “We did new floor accomplishments during alumni gave more than her tenure at CSUDH on designs for both of our her time as Deputy Athlet- required. April 12. courts this past summer ics Director at Cal State “What that did was add Throughout her career, even though we were in Bakersfield. 60 to 80 … of additional Freeman-Patton showed COVID,” Freeman-Patton She played a key role in donors to our database,” how she can run a thriving said. “Our sports competed the opening of the Kegley Freeman-Patton said. “We athletics department while here in New Orleans this Center for Student Success also had alumni events, just prioritizing the overall past year and our facilities by spearheading the effort bringing them on campus success of the student-ath- and operation staff figured of acquiring the NCAA to get them engaged, build- letes. In 2018, Freeman- out how to change every- Accelerated Academic ing up some excitement

Patton became Adminis- thing.” COURTESY OF CSUDH ATHLETICS Success Program grant that around the program.” trator of the Year by One of her final proj- Dena Freeman-Patton became Administrator of the Year was worth $870,000 and A native of Baltimore, Women Leaders in Col- ects at UNO was improv- by Women Leaders in College Sports in 2018. paid for most of the $1 mil- MA Freeman-Patton lege Sports. ing their Beach Volleyball lion project. played three sports in high Before working at program. consistent basis.” knows that making an “We coordinated a school. She went on to play Dominguez Hills, Free- “I’m over facilities and Freeman-Patton has impact on the national level committee on campus that basketball at Liberty Uni- man-Patton was the deputy operations, so we looked at spent one year as chair of will help her program as involved everybody from versity and earned a bache- athletics director and chief a new facility for the beach the NCAA Minority well as others. the provost to student-ath- lor’s degree in sports man- operating officer at the team and looking at Opportunity and Interests “One of the things we letes, coaches, academic agement. Three years later, University of New Orleans improving, increasing their Committee. She has spent were able to accomplish is senate, everybody,” Free- Freeman-Patton earned a (UNO). She was an over- staff,” Freeman-Patton four years on the commit- getting some legislation man-Patton said. “We put master’s degree in sports seer of several factions, said. “That’s something tee and was a vice chair last passed,” Freeman-Patton together a plan which administration from Geor- including facilities, opera- you have to look at on a year. Freeman-Patton said. “To have an athletics included the facility … We gia State. L.A. Dodgers Foundation Unveils Phase One Completion of Dodgers Dreamfields Project in Compton $2.7 Million Dollar Complex at Gonzales Park includes Jackie Robinson Stadium, Rachel Robinson Field, Field 42, Kershaw’s Challenge Fitness and Training Zone

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE over $10.6 million through- out the Greater Los Angeles In celebration of Jackie area, providing 360,000 kids Robinson Day, the Los access to playable baseball Angeles Dodgers Founda- and softball fields. In 2019, tion (LADF), in partnership LADF partnered with the with the City of Compton, City of Compton to revive Kershaw’s Challenge and youth baseball and softball the MLB-MLBPA Youth through its Dodgers RBI Development Foundation program. Dodgers RBI, (MLB-MLBPA), unveiled local high schools with the Phase One completion of baseball and softball pro- a multi-million-dollar grams, as well as other Dodgers Dreamfields com- sports-based leagues, such plex at Gonzales Park in as C-BATS and ESI, will Compton. Held on the 74th benefit from the new fields. anniversary of Jackie Robin- Gonzales Park, named son breaking baseball's color after Ramon Gonzales, a barrier, the ribbon-cutting local business owner who highlighted this year’s return raised money to build ball- to youth sports after the fields, has been known for COVID-19 quarantine and the large amount of Major emphasized the need for PHOTO BY THE L.A. DODGERS League caliber talent that it continued opportunities and Compton Mayor Aja Brown cutting the ribbon on the Dodgers Dreamfields Projects. nurtured, such as Eddie places to play for Black and Murray, John Young, Hubie Brown communities. the neighborhood. With -Kershaw’s Challenge In addition to lead part- Mission Indians, LA2050, Brooks, Ozzie Smith, Eric “The weight of a pan- these hurdles in mind, Ellen Training and Fitness Zone, ners, the City of Compton and Edison International, Helen Davis, Darryl Strawberry, demic and calls for social and I are honored to help named for Dodger pitcher Kershaw’s Challenge, the and Will Webster Foundation, Duke Snider, Kenny Lan- justice magnify the impor- make a difference.” Clayton Kershaw’s charity, construction is funded by gen- Water Buffalo Club, Leon dreaux, and more. Phase 2 tance of an already impact- Designed to support features two batting cages, erous donations from spon- Lowenstein Foundation, of the project will be ful Jackie Robinson Day,” youth baseball and softball, two bullpens, a practice sors including MLB-MLBPA Annenberg Foundation, unveiled in the Fall of 2021 said Nichol Whiteman, from T-ball to college athlet- infield and outdoor fitness Youth Development Founda- Climate Resolve, and Sci- and include solar arrays, PV CEO of LADF. “In celebra- ics, the Dodgers Dream- equipment. tion, FivePoint, Security Ben- ence of Sport. carports, EV charging sta- tion of a legacy rooted in fields at Gonzales Park fea- In partnership with Sci- efit, Office of Supervisor Since 2003, LADF has tions, locker rooms, conces- service, LADF has ampli- ture three fields with new ence of Sport and Edison Holly Mitchell, LA84 Foun- refurbished 51 Dodgers sion stands, press box, ADA fied its efforts to serve LA’s playing surfaces, fencing, International, LADF’s Sci- dation, San Manuel Band of Dreamfields and invested paths, and restrooms. most vulnerable popula- dugouts, irrigation ence of Baseball outdoor tions. With a history of upgrades, lighting, paint, classroom will introduce the dwindling resources and and scoreboards. The proj- science, math, and physics support, Compton deserves ect includes: of the game to everyone that exceptional recreation -Field 42- designed for uses the facility. spaces and comprehensive baseball and softball players “The upgrades to Gon- tools to thrive.” ages 5-8. zales Park will positively “As we celebrate the -Rachel Robinson Field- impact the Compton com- legacy of Jackie Robinson, designed for baseball play- munity, especially our Kershaw’s Challenge is ers ages 9-12 and softball youth, for years to come,” proud to partner with LADF players ages 9-18. said Mayor Aja Brown. “We to restore Gonzales Park to -Jackie Robinson Stadi- thank the Los Angeles its baseball glory and create um- designed for baseball Dodgers Foundation for a welcoming environment players ages 13+ and colle- their commitment and for all ages,” said Dodger giate play, including new investment to restore Jackie pitcher Clayton Kershaw. safety netting from Dodger Robinson Stadium and we “What was once baseball Stadium and refurbished look forward to their contin- heaven became a challeng- grandstand area with new ued partnership as we col- PHOTO BY THE L.A. DODGERS ing place to play, making the railings, foundation and lectively invest in Compton The Dreamfield Project includes two fields, one stadium, two batting cages, two sport inaccessible to kids in walkways. youth and families.” bullpens, and outdoor fitness equipment. THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 SPORTS LASENTINEL.NET B-3 SoCal Legends: Jackie Robinson

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK and high jump, was a quar- Robinson scored 43 runs Sports Writer terback in football, took the and had a batting average of school baseball team to the .417 in 1938. In football, he Jackie Roosevelt Robin- finals of the annual regional committed a 99-yard run son is one of the most iconic baseball tournament in that broke the school record figures in sports history. He Pomona and won the junior for the longest run from was born in Cairo, Georgia boys’ singles championship scrimmage. In 1939, Robin- on January 31, 1919, and his in the Pacific Coast Negro son started taking classes at family moved to Pasadena Tennis Tournament. UCLA. one year later. Seeing his After high school, Robinson played four brother Mack Robinson Robinson attended Pasadena sports for the Bruins: foot- ball, track and field, basket- ball, and baseball. In foot- ball, he teamed up with Kenny Washington and Woody Strode to make the Bruins undefeated con- tenders in 1939. For two straight years, Robinson led the U.S. in punt return aver- age. Robinson was an elite player on offense, leading AP PHOTO the Bruins in scoring, rush- Former baseball star Jackie Robinson grabbed a sign and joined a picket line in Cleve- ing, and passing. In 1940, he land, , to protest discrimination against Blacks at southern lunch counters, 1960. averaged 12.4 points per The picketing was organized by the N.A.A.C.P. game in basketball and scoring a three-run homer, of the Year Award. four runs batted in and two In 1949, Robinson won stolen bases. He became the batting title with a .342 the International League batting average. He also MVP that season. became the National On April 15, 1947, League MVP that year. Robinson broke the color Robinson helped the barrier in professional Dodgers reach six World AP PHOTO Jackie Robinson, infielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, poses sports in his debut with the Series. In 1955, the in May of 1952. Brooklyn Dodgers. He then Dodgers defeated the New endured racial abuse; some York Yankees in seven compete in track and field Junior College where he teammates opposed having games to win the World inspired him to pursue was the short stop and the a Black player on the Series. Robinson is a six- sports. leadoff batter for their base- Dodgers. One team threat- time All-Star who led the Robinson attended John ball team and was a forward AP PHOTO/JOHN LINDSAY ened to go on strike if MLB twice in stolen bases. Muir Technical High School for the basketball team. He Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers star since breaking Robinson played. He had to Every year on April 15, where he sang in the glee also played football and was into Major League baseball in 1947, is shown with his compete while being show- MLB honors his legacy by wife, Rachel, and their four-year-old son, Jackie Jr., in club and participated in sev- the second-best long jumper ered with racial slurs from having Jackie Robinson their home in Stamford, Conn., Dec. 13, 1956. Robinson, fans, players, and coaches. Day where every player in eral different sports. He in the school. 37, holds a banner for the rival New York Giants baseball Yet Robinson persevered, the league wears the num- competed in the long jump In a span of 24 games, club to which he was traded for relief pitcher Dick Little- field and $35,000 in cash. Robinson retired in January, winning the MLB Rookie ber 42 on their jersey. voiding the trade.

became the West Coast Con- appointed as an acting ference MVP. His prowess morale officer. in the long jump would earn After he was honorably him Pacific Coast Confer- discharged from the mili- ence and NCAA titles. tary, Robinson played one Success did not come season with the Kansas City easy for Robinson in base- Monarchs in the Negro ball as he averaged .097 in Leagues. With the Mon- batting in 1940. archs, Robinson had 163 at On April 3, 1942, bats, 63 hits, five homeruns Robinson was drafted into and a .387 batting average. the military and served in Brooklyn Dodgers presi- World War II. Dealing with dent Branch Rickey offered Robinson an opportunity to AP PHOTO/JACOB HARRIS racial discrimination Brooklyn Dodgers' Jackie Robinson, left, smiles as he and throughout his life, he play for their International Dodgers' president Branch Rickey as they get together on fought against systemic League farm club, the Mon- Jackie's 1950 contract in the Dodgers' Brooklyn offices, racism in the military. He treal Royals. On April 18, Jan. 24, 1950. Jackie signed the contract which is estimat- was commissioned as sec- 1946, Robinson played his WIKIMEDIA COMMONS ed at between $30,000 and $35,000. ond lieutenant and was first game with the Royals, Jackie Robinson was Rookie of the Year and a six-time All Star FfrnqY HfqyH Lifestle

B-4 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 FEMA’s Impression on Los Angeles Community Vaccination BY STEVEN VARGAS The vaccination sites the community, it's a very to describe it is in a fire, “The places with the vaccination site. As the Contributing Writer were part of ’s humbling experience you don't ask a fire to make highest social vulnerability torch passes from FEMA to plan to open 100 federally- because the first thing you its way to the water, you are the places where we're the City of Los Angeles, The COVID-19 vacci- supported vaccination cen- have to do is know that bring the water to the fire. looking to put these vast more doses will be admin- nation site at California ters across the nation with- they know more than we And that's what our mobile vaccinations that can do 3 istered to community mem- State University, Los Ange- vaccination units are. It's to 6000 shots a day and ber vulnerable to the virus les (CSULA) expected to really bringing vaccines to we're leaving those spots and prepared to take part in close on April 11 after an people who need it.” there for eight weeks and protecting the southern cal- eight-week run. The site He also explained that we're making sure we're ifornia community. orchestrated by FEMA and the mass vaccination cen- getting as many folks vac- “We're hoping that with the state of California was ters, like the Cal State L.A. cinated in those hardest hit, those vaccinations, as we part of a pilot program to location, are decided by highest-risk communities continue to have more vaccinate hardest-hit com- identifying where there is a as possible,” Dr. Webb opportunities, whether it's munities, with the Cal State high-risk community with said. through the local, county, L.A. and Oakland locations the most economic disad- Hopes felt proud of the state or even more federal as the first to take on the vantage. How these places number of vaccinations opportunities, that people task. However, Gov. Gavin are identified is by using they were able to adminis- will continue to get vacci-

Newsom announced on YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT: CAL OES what is called the CDC ter to community members nated,” she said. April 1 that the city would La-Tanga Hopes, Media Relations Specialist for FEMA social vulnerability index at the Cal State L.A. In addition to the Cal begin running the site by (SVI). The index ranks According to the same vac- State L.A. location, there April 12. in 100 days. The Cal State do. And so we have to pret- counties by 15 social fac- facts press release, over are plenty of ways people A recent vaxfacts press L.A. site that opened on ty much listen and learn so release by Mayor Eric Feb. 16 included a drive- that we can make sure that Garcetti shared that the site through and pedestrian we're able to help and sup- will be lead by the Los walk-up site for people to port.” Angeles Fire Department get vaccinated. Hopes remarked that with additional assistance By partnering with each mobile vaccine site by Community Organized local community-based initially provided 250 vac- Relief Effort and locally organizations like the Unit- cinations per day, but later contracted individuals from ed Farmers Workers, Unit- provided 500 vaccinations FEMA and CalOES. ed Grocery Workers Union per day, per site. Within 20 days of its and LA Urban League, the “That was far beyond establishment, the Cal State Los Angeles site was able what we anticipated but L.A. site vaccinated over to reach out to the commu- we’re considering that as a 140,000 individuals, ac- nity members who have win because we’re able to cording to a FEMA corre- been heavily impacted do good work in the com- spondent. By the end of the through Mobile Vaccina- munity,” she said. eight weeks, FEMA Media tion Clinics. In a panel discussion Relations Specialist La- The three mobile clin- about the COVID-19 vac- SCREENSHOT Tanga Hopes said they pro- ics brought the vaccine to cine with Cedars-Sinai and Cedars Sinai COVID-19 Vaccine panel discussion featuring Dr. B. Cameron Webb, Senior jected to reach 300,000 the community instead of BlackDoctors.org, Dr. B. Policy Advisor for Equity with the White House COVID-19 Response Team, and moderat- doses. centralizing the vaccination Cameron Webb, senior pol- ed by Nicole Mitchell, the director of diversity and inclusion at Cedars-Sinai “We wanted to make efforts to the university icy advisor for Equity with sure that we provided sup- campus. For Hopes, it was the White House COVID- tors that look at aspects like 900,000 vaccinations were can get the vaccine in Los port in hard to reach neigh- a way to understand the 19 Response Team, shared the economic status, racial administered by the City of Angeles, including city-run borhoods, and we've been needs of the community. that the mobile sites are an background, educational Los Angeles, almost 5 mil- sites, health care providers able to achieve that goal,” “We get a chance to important part of the mass background and age of lion across L.A. County and participating pharma- Hopes said before the end reach across the aisle and vaccination centers. those living in the county. and almost 23 million cies. If you are interested in of FEMA’s operation of work within the communi- “They're kind of small- The CDC used this index to across California. These being vaccinated, you can Cal State L.A. “And we're ties, within the neighbor- er, more nimble efforts to rank high, moderate or low numbers reflect the vacci- go to myturn.ca.gov or call going to continue working hoods,” she said about the get the vaccine where it social vulnerability coun- nations just at the end of the California COVID-19 at that as we continue to mobile efforts. “And any- needs to go,” Dr. Webb ties and assess where vac- FEMA’s eight weeks oper- Hotline at 1-833-422-4255. work across the country.” time that you're going into said. “The best way for me cine coverage is lacking. ating the Cal State L.A. Schools Across L.A. County Reopen to In-Class Learning, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Temporarily Unavailable COVID-19 hospitalizations are going down and Public Health continues to stress the importance of vaccinations.

BY BRIAN W. CARTER 1,229,311 positive cases of There’s never been more Contributing Writer COVID-19 across all areas proof of how important it is of L.A. County and a total of for us to take care of each Los Angeles County 23,641 deaths. Cases across other, especially now that continues to see a decrease the Southland: Los Angeles so many of us are getting in hospitalizations and sta- County shows 1,165,462 back to work and school." bilization rates in COVID- cases, Long Beach with Kaiser Permanente is 19. Schools across the 52,659 cases and Pasadena offering vaccine appoint- county continue to open to with 11,190. ments at all of their facili- in-class learning as they According to race and ties, whether you are a observe the safety proto- ethnicity, COVID-19 statis- member or not. Call 1-833- cols from public health tics show: American Indi- KP4CARE or visit their officials. The Johnson & an/Alaska Native with website at KP.org/covidvac- Johnson vaccine continues 1,978; Asian with 54,899; cine to make an appoint- The Johnson & Johnson vaccine continues to receive setbacks and maybe temporarily to receive setbacks and Black with 44,414; Hispan- unavailable. ment. County Reopening maybe temporarily ic/Latino with 60,3119; Protocols, COVID-19 Sur- unavailable. Public Health Native Hawaiian/Pacific vate and charter schools that Advisory Committee on deaths reported today, six veillance Interactive Dash- have plans to repoen. Public Immunization Practices. people that passed away board, Roadmap to Recov- Health has found that half of L.A. County will follow the were over the age of 80, 10 ery, Recovery Dashboard, all schools had perfect com- CDC and FDA directives on people who died were and additional actions you pliance with an additional when it is safe to resume between the ages of 65 and can take to protect yourself, 45% had higher than 80% administration of the John- 79, one person who died your family and your com- compliance. From the son & Johnson vaccine. was between the ages of 50 munity are on the Public beginning of the school year The CDC announced a and 64, and one person who Health website, www.pub- until April, there have been 5,800 breakthrough infec- died was between the ages lichealth.lacounty.gov. outbreaks during the surge. tions have been identified of 30 and 49.” Non-compliance and The five active outbreaks in nationwide out of 77 million "We in Los Angeles are dangerous conditions at L.A. County schools are fully vaccinated people, in a good place right now – businesses and worksites currently under investiga- which means that about 1 and we have an opportunity can be reported to Public tion are associated with par- out of every 10,000 people to chart a different course Health by phone at 888-700- COURTESY PHOTO ticipation in youth sports vaccinated test positive for from the one we’re seeing 9995 or online at www.pub- Schools across the county continue to open to in-class learning as they observe the safety protocols from public where masking and distanc- the virus. play out in other parts of lichealth.lacounty.gov. health officials. ing can present a challenge. “Among individuals the country,” said Barbara These tips can be submitted The Johnson & Johnson fully vaccinated, less than 1 Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, anonymously. notes that being vaccinated Islander with 4,169; White vaccine doses have been in a million have died. If we Director of Public Health. For more information is going to be the best way with 125,563; those of other replaced with Pfizer and extrapolate these findings “But we can only do it and statistics on COVID-19 to stop the pandemic. race and ethnicity with Moderna for now. The CDC to L.A. County, and every- together. “ in Los Angeles County, As of Monday, April 103,125 and 228,195 under and FDA have paused on one in the county was fully She continued, “We please visit http://pub- 19, the L.A. County Dept. investigation. Johnson & Johnson vaccine vaccinated, the County know how well a simple lichealth.lacounty.gov/ of Public Health confirmed In the past few weeks, after complications ranging would have only 753 break- mask works to protect both For more detailed infor- three deaths and 18 new school have reponed with from blood clots to manu- through COVID-19 infec- children and adults, and mation on COVID-19 vac- cases of COVID-19. There 77% of public school dis- facturing issues. It’s been tions and 8 deaths,” accord- how critically important it cination plans in L.A. were 470 people with tricts open, 43% of private stated in an announcement ing to publichealth.lacoun- is for each of us to do our County and to sign up for a COVID-19 hospitalized and charter schools open. may come at the end of the ty.gov. “This is why getting part to protect each other vaccination newsletter, with 18% testing positive. There are a few public week about the vaccine’s everyone vaccinated is so by getting vaccinated as visit: www.VaccinateLA- Public Health identified school districts and 113 pri- safety from the CDC’s important. Of the 18 new soon as we are able to. County.com. C-1 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 •DR. MAULANA KARENGA•

In the midst of our right- ignited a forest fire of resis- his officers set a precedentlet’s not imagine it’s more old, became one of the lat- ful and deserved rejoicing tance. It opened the road of and other officers followed.than it is. It is a major vic- est victims of police deadly and relief in hearing the resistance that led us across His actions, not only set a tory, but a single victory. It force and violence. guilty verdict against Derek the country and to Minne- precedent of a chief testify- is procedural justice, court- It is a question of differ- Chauvin for his depraved apolis and the struggle for ing against his officers, but room justice, but not sub- ent valuing of life in the public murder of George justice for George Floyd also, opened the possibility stantive justice, racial and dominant society. And as Floyd, it is also important and in a larger sense, jus- of a widening crack in the societal justice. Achiev- Ella Baker reminds us and to pause and reflect on thetice for us all. And it is the and ing racial justice involves teaches us “until the kill- measure and meaning of ongoing struggle for racial solidarity in abusive and radically reconceiving and ing of Black men, Black this victory. We need not justice as a whole that is deadly crime against our reconstructing this sys- mother’s sons, becomes read more into this vic- the context for the victory people. Whether he con- tem, and ending the varied as important to the rest of tory than is real or neces- in Minneapolis. For with- tinues to hold this position forms of oppression based the country as the killing sary, but it is important to out this ongoing struggle, and actualize his stated val- on race, class, gender and of a white mother’s sons, mark the victory and reflect which had a world-wide ues and influence others to other categories of differ- we who believe in free- on how it was achieved, impact, this victory could DR. MAULANA KARENGA act likewise will depend on ence and vulnerability. dom cannot rest.” And we what it means in the larger not have been achieved. the strength and continued Especially must we not let know this applies also to scheme of things, and what Indeed, the heightened and world. Strong too was the struggle of the Movement. the established order coopt Black mother’s daughters. it obligates us to do to ex- expanded consciousness, voice of her 9-year-old For it is again the Move- this Movement and make This freedom is a freedom pand this significant gain. commitment and social cousin who testified howment that created the con- this victory a result of the to live, be secure in our As always, let us give activism created a climate she felt about watching the text to make this moment system rather than the person and peoplehood in praise to our people and more responsive to the murder and said, “I was possible. struggle. For gains made our houses, our churches, then to our allies. For it defining video, the- couramad and sad,” reflecting theImportant also was the de- are made through the righ- mosques and temples, se- is always important to re- geous witnesses, and the combination of trauma and cision and crucial move teous and relentless strug- cure in our cars, jogging member and reaffirm it otheris factors that combined righteous anger so many of of Keith Ellison, the firstgle of the people. As Frantz or walking in the streets, our lives at stake and our to achieve this victory. us felt. African American attorney Fanon teaches, concessions and playing in the park struggle. And if we don’t Clearly central, indeed in- We also raise and praise the general of Minnesota, to are not made by the kind- and learning in school as stand up, our allies won’t dispensable, to achieving name of the Black men who take over of the prosecu- ness, good will or change children. And it is not only show up. Also, it is essen- this guilty verdict was also challenged Chauvin and tion from the local prose- of heart of the oppressor. freedom from domination, tial for us to remember the the small group of people, his crime partners for their cutor after having been “It simply shows he cannot deprivation and degrada- historical and current role among whom were four savage behavior. There asked by the Floyd family delay granting concessions tion in all their forms, but we play as a moral and so- minors, who witnessed and was Donald Williams who to take control of the case any longer.” Thus, it is not also freedom to live good cial vanguard in America testified to the slow,- sav would not let Chauvin’s at- and after his appointment really the system granting and meaningful lives, flour- whose victorious struggle age and depraved murder torney label him too angry by Governor . concessions or procedural ish and come into the full- will not only free us from of George Floyd by Derek to be a trustworthy witness, He realized, as an African justice, it the liberation ness of ourselves. oppression, but also ex- Chauvin. They are called noting he was angry be- American and a student and struggle that extracts it. pand the realm of human bystanders, but that does cause a human being was witness of history, that this This means we must set freedom and justice in this not really describe them. being killed by the police was an extraordinary mur- aside any illusions about Dr. Maulana Karenga, country and the world. This They were courageous wantonly and without war- der and historical moment the verdict being a new be- Professor and Chair of understanding is especially and deeply involved wit- rant. And there was Charles and that he was morally ginning and rather see the Africana Studies, Califor- important when we discuss nesses who wouldn’t turn McMillion who was, as all compelled to accept the struggle as promising and nia State University-Long the meaning and measure away, who called out and the witnesses, concerned invitation that history had ensuring a new beginning. Beach; Executive Direc- of this victory and the need challenged the brutal and about what he might have handed him. And, he said It is for us a question of life tor, African American Cul- to continue, intensify and bestial killing of a fellow done to intervene and save at his press conference af- and death, of domination, tural Center (Us); Creator expand the struggle. Black person and human George Floyd’s life from a ter the verdict, “I would not deprivation and degrada- of Kwanzaa; and author Our reflection, of necessity, being. Indeed, they offered killer cop. call today’s verdict justice tion, not only in one case of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- leads us always to the his- in testimony the graphic Also, contributive to the ... because justice implies against one officer, but ation of Family, Community toric and ongoing struggle evidence of film, fear,guilty verdict was the role true restoration, but it is case against America itself. and Culture and Essays for racial justice in this trauma and tragic narra- of the Black police chief accountability which is the Indeed, even while the trial on Struggle: Position and country. And the struggle tive of the slow, savage and of Minneapolis, Medaria first step towards justice.” for justice for George Floyd Analysis, www.AfricanA- for justice for George Floyd wanton murder of George Arradondo. His decision, He therefore called for con- continued, Duante Wright mericanCulturalCenter- is part and parcel of the Floyd and their agonizing not only to quickly firetinuing struggle for “sys- was murdered by police LA.org; www.OfficialK- national struggle against inability to stop it. Darnella and distance his depart- tematic societal change.” violence and on the day wanzaaWebsite.org; www. police violence and larger Frazier, who with courage ment from Chauvin and But in spite of this coming procedural justice and ac- MaulanaKarenga.org. systemic violence which and composure filmed the his police crime partners, together of these factors to countability was achieved, has been imposed on us public murder of George but also to testify against yield this important victory, Makiyah Bryant, 16 years for centuries. Certainly, in Floyd, even while being more recent times, the Fer- traumatized by it all, should •LAWRENCE JACKSON• guson struggle for justice be raised up and praised al- for Michael Brown is right- ways in the telling of this ly seen as the spark that narrative of struggle for expanded the struggle and justice which spoke to the

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Money for fresh fruit Health Committee Chair, especially one that simul- DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. and vegetables for low- Jim Wood (Healdsburg), taneously improves public Executive Publisher / CEO income families. Meals for and the support of 13 pub- health outcomes. homebound seniors. Gar- lic health organizations, in- AB 1163 isn’t a tax; it JENNIFER J. THOMAS dening and cooking pro- cluding the American Heart instead provides local gov- Publisher grams for students and their Association. ernments and their voters KENNETH R. THOMAS families. These are some of It’s no secret that sugary the freedom to enact a tax Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) the programs that were be- drinks are linked to type 2 on sugary drinks if that is RUTH WASHINGTON ing funded by sugary drink diabetes, weight gain, and what they believe is best for Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) taxes enacted in local com- cardiovascular disease. their community. Prior to COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. munities before Big Soda Tragically, over the past the moratorium, several cit- Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) lobbyists forced California year we’ve seen that these ies had successfully passed PAMELA A. BAKEWELL to enact a 12-year statewide underlying conditions can taxes on sugary drinks and Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer ban on these taxes through LAWRENCE JACKSON lead to worse outcomes those communities are now DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. a 2018 “stinky backroom from COVID-19. And benefiting. The City of Executive Editor / Chief of Staff deal” described by the LA their communities from while its people suffer, Cali- Berkeley’s soda tax is rais- BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL Times as “extortion”. sugary drinks. Nazarian’s fornia’s local economies are ing $1.5 million annually Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of Last month, California simple solution would help struggling, too. According for its residents, Oakland Directors (2004-2014) Assembly Member Adrin local communities suffer- to the League of California around $7 million, and San BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor Nazarian (Van Nuys) had ing from budget shortfalls Cities, cities have lost $5 Francisco $15 million. Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising the courage to stand up to caused by the coronavirus billion in revenue due to the The coronavirus pan- ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer Big Soda by introducing a pandemic and health im- pandemic and are expected demic has magnified public Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution bill (AB 1163) that would pacts from chronic diseas- to lose another $1 billion health disparities in com- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor undo the “backroom deal” es. Nazarian’s AB 1163 has over the next year. The munities of color. These Production Designer / Staff Writer and once again allow lo- received the vocal support legislature should give mu- communities have long BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer cal communities to blunt of brave coauthors, includ- nicipalities access to every Copy Editor the damage inflicted on ing the powerful Assembly revenue-generating option, {See JACKSON C-3} ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer Copy Editor E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer Copy Editor CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising ALLEN MORET, Classified

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Date: April 01, 2021 does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY Kristin S. Escalante the use in this state of a Statement must be filed in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers Judge of the Superior Court Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). CNS-3458969# another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires S/ ANGELICA CURTIS, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Invite Bids for the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Construction of: or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Owner 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT Professions Code). The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of FOR CHANGE OF NAME Original does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on FLARE STATION EXPANSION Case No. 21NWCP00108 (Bid Opening May 11, 2021 - Estimate $3,500,000 - $5,000,000) 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 the use in this state of a in the residence address of 03/09/2021. Superior Court of California, CNS-3463747# Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section Contracting and Supply Opportunities Include: Petition of: Sonia Maria Flare Construction; Mechanical Construction; Pipeline Installation; another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name Pannell for Change of Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires Concrete Pouring; Concrete Foundations; CMU Building TO ALL INTERESTED NAME STATEMENT Construction; Electrical and Instrumentation/Controls 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from PERSONS: File No. 2021 089016 Professions Code). Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Petitioner Sonia Maria Pannell The following person(s) is Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts encourage Original Filing must be accompanied by the in the office of the County filed a petition with this court (are) doing business as: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided participation of minority, women, disadvantaged, for a decree changing names Richbum Vintage, 3121 W CNS-3461240# disabled veterans, and small business enterprises. The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section as follows: 59th St 1, Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires Sonia Maria Davis to Sonia 90043, County of LA Plans and Specifications may be obtained through Quest the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Maria Pannell Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Construction Data Network (QuestCDN) for a nonrefundable fee The Court orders that all Brian M. Allen, 3121 W 59th NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section of $15.00. This can be done via a link on the Districts’ Listing of persons interested in this St 1, Los Angeles, CA 90043; File No. 2021069256 Advertised Construction Projects another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change matter appear before this CA The following person(s) is or common law (See Section in the residence address of webpage https://www.lacsd.org/opportunities/bidspur/constrbids. court at the hearing indicated This business is conducted (are) doing business as: asp or by inputting Quest project number 7650002 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new below to show cause, if any, by: an individual CARECONNECTMD AT Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name through the QuestCDN website (www.questcdn.com). why the petition for change of The registrant commenced to HOME, 3090 BRISTOL Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” and click on “Opportunities, Original Filing Statement must be filed name should not be granted. transact business under the STRET SUITE 200, COSTA 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 before the expiration. Effective Construction Bids” Any person objecting to the fictitious business name or MESA, CA 92626 County of CNS-3459627# CNSB#3462103 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious name changes described names listed above on N/A LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement above must file a written I declare that all information Registered owner(s): must be accompanied by the exención de pago de cuotas. objection that includes the in this statement is true and CARECONNECTMD FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Si no presenta su respuesta Affidavit of Identity form. reasons for the objection at correct. (A registrant who DCE LLC, 3090 BRISTOL NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement CIVIL a tiempo, puede perder el least two court days before declares as true any material STREET SUITE 200, COSTA File No. 2021076031 caso por incumplimiento y does not of itself authorize the matter is scheduled to matter pursuant to Section MESA, CA 92626; State of The following person(s) is the use in this state of a la corte le podrá quitar su be heard and must appear 17913 of the Business and Incorporation: CA (are) doing business as: sueldo, dinero y bienes sin Fictitious Business Name at the hearing to show cause Professions code that the This business is conducted by IVYYFISH GIFT SHOP, 2634 in violation of the rights of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE más advertencia. why the petition should not be registrant knows to be false a limited liability company DALTON AVE APT #4, LOS FOR CHANGE OF NAME Hay otros requisitos legales. another under Federal, State, granted. If no written objection is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES, CA 90018 County or common law (See Section Case No. 21NWCP00129 Es recomendable que llame a is timely filed, the court may punishable by a fine not to business on N/A. of LOS ANGELES Superior Court of California, un abogado inmediatamente. 14411 et seq., Business and grant the petition without a exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Professions Code). County of Los Angeles Si no conoce a un abogado, hearing. ($1,000)). in this statement is true and IVETTE JUAREZ, 2634 Petition of: Avante Ramone Original Filing puede llamar a un servicio de Notice of Hearing: S/ Brian M. Allen, Owner correct. (A registrant who DALTON AVE APT #4, LOS 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 Brown for Change of Name remisión a abogados. Si no Date: 06/02/2021, Time: This statement was filed declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90018 CNS-3456559# TO ALL INTERESTED puede pagar a un abogado, 10:30 , Dept.: C, Room: 312 with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section ADRIAN DE LEON- LOS ANGELES SENTINEL PERSONS: es posible que cumpla con The address of the court Angeles on April 14, 2021 17913 of the Business and GUEVARA, 2634 DALTON Petitioner Avante Ramone los requisitos para obtener is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the AVE APT #4, LOS ANGELES, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brown filed a petition with this servicios legales gratuitos Norwalk, CA 90650 Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false CA 90018 NAME STATEMENT court for a decree changing de un programa de servicios A copy of this Order to Show 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by File No. 2021067465 names as follows: legales sin fines de lucro. Cause shall be published at Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to a General Partnership The following person(s) is Avante Ramone Brown to Puede encontrar estos least once each week for four at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Avante Ramone Santana grupos sin fines de lucro successive weeks prior to the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). business on 02/2021. A+PRO EXTERIOR The Court orders that all en el sitio web de California the date set for hearing on in the office of the County This statement was filed I declare that all information CLEANING SERVICES, 1650 persons interested in this Legal Services, (www. the petition in the following Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and W 24TH ST, LOS ANGELES, matter appear before this lawhelpcalifornia.org), en newspaper of general in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who CA 90007 County of LOS court at the hearing indicated el Centro de Ayuda de las circulation, printed in this 17920, where it expires 03/19/2021. declares as true any material ANGELES below to show cause, if any, Cortes de California, (www. county: Los Angeles Sentinel 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): why the petition for change of sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose Date: April 02, 2021 in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and ARNOLD GARCIA, 1650 W name should not be granted. en contacto con la corte o el Margaret M. Bernal statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the 24TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA Any person objecting to the colegio de abogados locales. Judge of the Superior Court 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false 90007 name changes described AVISO: Por ley, la corte 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 in the residence address of at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by above must file a written tiene derecho a reclamar las CNS-3458947# a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to an Individual objection that includes the cuotas y los costos exentos LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing reasons for the objection at por imponer un gravamen Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). business on 03/2021. least two court days before sobre cualquier recuperación before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ IVETTE JUAREZ, OWNER I declare that all information the matter is scheduled to de $10,000 ó más de valor January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires This statement was filed in this statement is true and be heard and must appear recibida mediante un acuerdo FICTITIOUS Business Name Statement 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who at the hearing to show cause o una concesión de arbitraje must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on declares as true any material why the petition should not be en un caso de derecho civil. BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section 03/30/2021. matter pursuant to Section granted. If no written objection Tiene que pagar el gravamen The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and is timely filed, the court may de la corte antes de que la NAMES does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the grant the petition without a corte pueda desechar el caso. the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false hearing. The name and address of the Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Notice of Hearing: court is (El nombre y dirección in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Date: 06-09-2021, Time: de la corte es): Stanley Mosk, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars 10:30 AM, Dept.: C 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County ($1,000)). The address of the court is CA 90012 File No. 2021079446 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided S/ ARNOLD GARCIA, Owner 12720 Norwalk Boulevard, The name, address, and The following person(s) is Professions Code). must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Norwalk, CA 90650 telephone number of plaintiff’s (are) doing business as: Original Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of A copy of this Order to Show attorney, or plaintiff without VALENCIA’S HEALTHY 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 The filing of this statement 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on Cause shall be published at an attorney, is (El nombre, LIFESTYLE COMPANY, 142 CNS-3463650# does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the 03/18/2021. least once each week for four la dirección y el número W 83TH ST, LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with successive weeks prior to de teléfono del abogado CA 90003 County of LOS Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section the date set for hearing on del demandante, o del ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name the petition in the following demandante que no tiene Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires newspaper of general abogado, es): Afshin Siman, LAURA VALENCIA File No. 2021 085736 or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from circulation, printed in this 6210 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 211, AGUIRRE, 142 W 83TH ST, The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed county: LA Sentinel Los Angeles, CA 90048 424- LOS ANGELES, CA 90003 (are) doing business as: Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Date: April 15, 2021 229-9778 This business is conducted by Bernard Logistics, 1619 1/2 Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided Margaret M. Bernal DATE (Fecha): 02/24/2021 an Individual W 35th Place, Los Angeles, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Judge of the Superior Court Sherri R. Carter Executive The registrant(s) started doing CA 90018, County of LA CNS-3461209# must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 Officer/ Clerk of Court, Clerk business on 10/2021. Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change CNS-3463418# (Secretario), by J. Tang, I declare that all information Lori S. Bernard, 1619 1/2 W LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Deputy (Adjunto) in this statement is true and 35th Place, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section (SEAL) correct. (A registrant who 90018 NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change SUMMONS 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 declares as true any material This business is conducted File No. 2021083006 (CITACION JUDICIAL) Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of CNS-3460937# matter pursuant to Section by: an Individual The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new CASE NUMBER (Número del LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: Caso): another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name Professions code that the to transact business under A1 STEAM CLEANING, 2710 or common law (See Section Statement must be filed 20STCV31461 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name E. SOUTH STREET #1, Long NOTICE TO DEFENDANT FOR CHANGE OF NAME 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on Beach, CA 90805 County of Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Case No. 21PSCP00132 punishable by a fine not to 02/2021 LOS ANGELES THE RESERVE LOUNGE, Superior Court of California, Original Filing Business Name Statement exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Registered owner(s): 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 must be accompanied by the LLC, a California limited County of Los Angeles ($1,000)). in this statement is true and KENYATI JAY HUBBARD, CNS-3459075# liability company, ERIC Petition of: Monique Malet Affidavit of Identity form. S/ LAURA VALENCIA correct. (A registrant who 2710 E. SOUTH STREET #1, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement CLOUTIER, an individual, Yim for Change of Name AGUIRRE, Owner declares as true any material LONG BEACH, CA 90805; DEVON SPIERLING, an TO ALL INTERESTED does not of itself authorize This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section State of Incorporation: CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a individual, and DOES 1 PERSONS: with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT through 10, inclusive Petitioner Monique Malet Yim Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on Professions code that the an Individual File No. 2021074307 in violation of the rights of YOU ARE BEING SUED filed a petition with this court 04/05/2021. registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ for a decree changing names another under Federal, State, NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 03/2021. (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section DEMANDANDO EL as follows: Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information IZZI CORPORATION, DEMANDANTE): KATY Monique Malet Yim to 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and 444 WEST OCEAN BLVD Professions Code). SILVESTER, an individual, Monique Malet Statement generally expires ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who STE# 800, LONG BEACH, dba UNDER RAIDAR Original Filing The Court orders that all at the end of five years from S/ Lori S. Bernard, Owner declares as true any material CA 90802 County of LOS 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 NOTICE! You have been persons interested in this the date on which it was filed This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section ANGELES CNS-3456553# sued. The court may decide matter appear before this in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and Articles of Incorporation or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL against you without your court at the hearing indicated Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on April 12, 2021 Professions code that the Organization Number: XXX being heard unless you below to show cause, if any, in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS respond within 30 days. Read why the petition for change of 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor ROI MANAGEMENT NAME STATEMENT the information below. name should not be granted. 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to CORPORATION, 444 WEST File No. 2021066922 You have 30 CALENDAR Any person objecting to the in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars OCEAN BLVD STE# 800, The following person(s) is DAYS after this summons and name changes described statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from ($1,000)). LONG BEACH, CA 90802; (are) doing business as: legal papers are served on above must file a written 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed S/ KENYATI JAY HUBBARD, XXX LITTLE STEWART’S you to file a written response objection that includes the in the residence address of in the office of the County Owner This business is conducted by DAYCARE, 3443 W 41ST at this court and have a copy reasons for the objection at a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed a Corporation STREET, LOS ANGELES, served on the plaintiff. A letter least two court days before Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing CA 90008 County of LOS or phone call will not protect the matter is scheduled to Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on business on 06/2020. ANGELES you. Your written response be heard and must appear before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change 04/08/2021. I declare that all information Registered owner(s): must be in proper legal form at the hearing to show cause January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and MONIQUE C STEWART, if you want the court to hear why the petition should not be Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who 3443 W 41ST ST, LOS your case. There may be granted. If no written objection must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90008 a court form that you can is timely filed, the court may Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by use for your response. You grant the petition without a The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and an Individual can find these court forms hearing. does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing and more information at the Notice of Hearing: the use in this state of a Statement must be filed in the office of the County registrant knows to be false business on 12/1999. California Courts Online Self- Date: 05-21-2021, Time: 8:30, Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information Help Center (www.courtinfo. Dept.: O in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and ca.gov/selfhelp), your county The address of the court another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who law library, or the courthouse is 400 Civic Center Plaza, or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change ($1,000)). declares as true any material nearest you. If you cannot pay Pomona, CA 91766 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the ROI MANAGEMENT matter pursuant to Section the filing fee, ask the court A copy of this Order to Show Professions Code). The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section CORPORATION 17913 of the Business and clerk for a fee waiver form. If Cause shall be published Original Filing does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change S/ MARIA I ISIDORO, CFO Professions code that the you do not file your response at least once each week 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 the use in this state of a in the residence address of This statement was filed registrant knows to be false on time, you may lose the for four successive weeks CNS-3463759# Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of is guilty of a misdemeanor case by default, and your prior to the date set for LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on punishable by a fine not to wages, money, and property hearing on the petition in another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 03/26/2021. exceed one thousand dollars may be taken without further the following newspaper of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). warning from the court. general circulation, printed NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section S/ MONIQUE C STEWART, There are other legal in this county: LA Sentinel File No. 2021 087788 Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name Owner requirements. You may Newspaper The following person(s) is Original must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires This statement was filed want to call an attorney right Date: 05-26-2021 (are) doing business as: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of away. If you do not know an Peter A. Hernandez 1. PKL, 2. Pretty Kitty CNS-3463612# The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed Los Angeles County on attorney, you may want to call Judge of the Superior Court Lingerie, 3. PKLingerie, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize in the office of the County 03/17/2021. an attorney referral service. If 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 4. XXKitty, 3701 Coliseum the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with you cannot afford an attorney, CNS-3459633# Street, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section you may be eligible for free 90016, County of LA NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name legal services from a nonprofit Registered owner(s): File No. 2021083967 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change Statement generally expires legal services program. You Pretty Kitty Lingerie, LLC, The following person(s) is or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from can locate these nonprofit FOR CHANGE OF NAME 3701 Coliseum Street, Los (are) doing business as: Case No. 21CMCP00037 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed groups at the California Angeles, CA 90016; CA CONSTRUCTION Professions Code). 17913 other than a change in the office of the County Legal Services Web site Superior Court of California, This business is conducted BUSINESS CONSULTING, County of Los Angeles Original in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), by: a Limited Liability 14200 VENTURA BLVD., 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section the California Courts Online Petition of: Lisa Denise Company SUITE 108, SHERMAN CNS-3460925# Triplett for Change of Name Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Self-Help Center (www. The registrant commenced OAKS, CA 91423 County of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed 40 days after any change courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or TO ALL INTERESTED to transact business under LOS ANGELES PERSONS: before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the by contacting your local court the fictitious business name Mailing Address: PO BOX FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section or county bar association. Petitioner Lisa Denise Triplett or names listed above on 91536, PASADENA, CA NAME STATEMENT filed a petition with this court Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change NOTE: The court has a 10/2020 91109 File No. 2021073298 must be accompanied by the in the residence address of statutory lien for waived fees for a decree changing names I declare that all information Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is as follows: Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new and costs on any settlement in this statement is true and JORDAN VANNINI, 773 (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name or arbitration award of Lisa Denise Triplett to Lisa correct. (A registrant who BELVIDERE STREET, UBT AGENCY, 1925 Denise Ray does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed $10,000 or more in a civil declares as true any material PASADENA, CA 91104 CENTURY PARK E #1700, the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective case. The court’s lien must The Court orders that all matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by Los Angeles, CA 90067 persons interested in this Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious be paid before the court will 17913 of the Business and an Individual County of LOS ANGELES in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement dismiss the case. matter appear before this Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): court at the hearing indicated another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. registrant knows to be false business on 05/2018. UTTER BLUE or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. Si no responde dentro de 30 below to show cause, if any, is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information TECHNOLOGIES LLC, 1925 why the petition for change of 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement días, la corte puede decidir punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and CENTURY PARK E #1700, Professions Code). does not of itself authorize en su contra sin escuchar su name should not be granted. exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES, CA 90067; Any person objecting to the Original Filing the use in this state of a versión. Lea la información a ($1,000)). declares as true any material State of Incorporation: CA 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 Fictitious Business Name continuación. name changes described S/ Maisha Douglas, CEO matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by CNS-3458913# above must file a written in violation of the rights of Tiene 30 DÍAS DE Pretty Kitty Lingerie, LLC 17913 of the Business and a limited liability company LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, CALENDARIO después objection that includes the This statement was filed Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing reasons for the objection at or common law (See Section de que le entreguen esta with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false business on 01/2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and citación y papeles legales least two court days before Angeles on April 13, 2021 is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT the matter is scheduled to Professions Code). para presentar una respuesta NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and File No. 2021057926 Original Filing por escrito en esta corte y be heard and must appear Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 hacer que se entregue una at the hearing to show cause 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). declares as true any material (are) doing business as: CNS-3456545# copia al demandante. Una why the petition should not be Statement generally expires S/ JORDAN VANNINI, Owner matter pursuant to Section CURTIS & COMPANY LOS ANGELES SENTINEL carta o una llamada telefónica granted. If no written objection at the end of five years from This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and APPAREL, 305 EAST 9TH no lo protegen. Su respuesta is timely filed, the court may the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Professions code that the STREET 328, Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS por escrito tiene que estar grant the petition without a in the office of the County Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false CA 90015 County of LOS NAME STATEMENT en formato legal correcto hearing. Clerk, except, as provided 04/08/2021. is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES File No. 2021052989 si desea que procesen su Notice of Hearing: in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is caso en la corte. Es posible Date: 6/17/2021, Time: 8:30 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars ANGELICA CURTIS, 3626 W (are) doing business as: que haya un formulario que am, Dept.: A, Room: 904 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). ADAMS 1, LOS ANGELES, CAROLYN CARES IN HOME usted pueda usar para su The address of the court is 200 in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires UTTER BLUE CA 90018 CAREGIVING SERVICES, respuesta. Puede encontrar West Compton Blvd., Room statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from TECHNOLOGIES LLC This business is conducted by 815 N. LABREA AVE., estos formularios de la corte y 902 9th Floor, Compton, CA 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed S/ FOLAMI an Individual INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 más información en el Centro 90220 Compton Courthouse in the residence address of in the office of the County AKINTOLAHARRISON, CEO The registrant(s) started doing County of LOS ANGELES de Ayuda de las Cortes de A copy of this Order to Show a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed business on 04/2014. Registered owner(s): California (www.sucorte. Cause shall be published at Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of I declare that all information CAROLYN MCGOWAN, ca.gov), en la biblioteca de least once each week for four Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and 2128 MOZART ST., LOS leyes de su condado o en successive weeks prior to before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change 03/25/2021. correct. (A registrant who ANGELES, CA 90031 la corte que le quede más the date set for hearing on January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material This business is conducted by cerca. Si no puede pagar the petition in the following Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section an Individual la cuota de presentación, newspaper of general must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing pida al secretario de la corte circulation, printed in this Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Statement generally expires Professions code that the business on 02/2021. que le dé un formulario de county: Los Angeles Sentinel The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false I declare that all information C-4A-6 LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY APRIL 22, 2021 9, 2014 Compton Set For Run Off Elections

Compton Councilwoman Emma Sharif COURTESY PHOTO Compton Councilwoman Tana McCoy COURTESY PHOTO Compton School Board Member Satra Zurita COURTESY PHOTO

Sentinel Staff RepoRt posed secured 100% of the incumbents will have to votes appears to be headed McCoy while leading in the Compton School Board vote confirming that he is continue campaigning for to a runoff against Comp- race for District 3 McCoy Member Satra Zurita nar- Compton voters left no Compton’s choice for city another 4 weeks as all of the ton Councilwoman Emma looks to be heading towards rowly leads Brandon Mims doubt that Compton City attorney for the next four other races look to be head- Sharif who defeated 8 other a runoff against Jonathan for the office of City Con- Attorney Damon Brown years. Alita Goodwin who ing towards runoffs. Chris- candidates to pushed Rey- Bowers who trails McCoy troller. and Compton City Clerk has been the Compton City tian Reynaga who is look- naga into a runoff. by over 10% of the vote. Compton’s runoff elec- Alita Goodwin are doing a Clerk for over 36 years also ing to replace Mayor Aja For the City Council, in- Both of these city council tion is scheduled to be held great job when voters over- easily won re-election with Brown who decided not to cumbent Isaac Galvan came races had multiple candi- on Tuesday, June 2, 2021 whelming voted each of over 52% of the vote. seek re-election is looking in second to political new- dates running which made them back to their offices Brown and Goodwin to be Compton’s first his- comer Andre “Hubcitydre” the likely hood of securing with no runoff needed. Da- can get right back to work panic mayor. Reynaga who Spicer for the District 2 a victory of 50%+1 vote mon Brown who ran un-op- but other candidates and had just under 30% of the seat. Councilwoman Tana highly unlikely.

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Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices in this statement is true and in the residence address of Qualified Contractors for the established a Disadvantaged directly impact six golf holes your reservation by no later gov/brcd/servicecontracts or correct. (A registrant who a registered owner. A new Project identified. Thereafter, Business Enterprise (DBE) (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 11) than April 27, 2021. The will be mailed to you upon declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name the District will publish and Program and overall DBE located along the northerly AGENCY may arrange more request by calling (626) 458- matter pursuant to Section Statement must be filed issue an Invitation for Bids goal in accordance with Title perimeter of the golf course Pre-Bid Conferences and site 4199 orTDDat(626) 282-7829. 17913 of the Business and before the expiration. Effective only to the Contractors who 49 CFR, Part 26. Authority’s and on either side of Grand walks based on the number of 4/22/21 Professions code that the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious have pre-qualified. Only overall DBE goal for the Avenue. reservation requests. CNS-3458775# registrant knows to be false Business Name Statement Pre-qualified Contractors current Federal Fiscal Year LOS ANGELES SENTINEL is guilty of a misdemeanor must be accompanied by the are permitted to submit a (FFY) is 12%. punishable by a fine not to Affidavit of Identity form. bid (Public Contract Code In conformance with the Project Scope Items: The Bidder’s attendance will be NOTICE INVITING BIDS exceed one thousand dollars The filing of this statement section 20651.5). Award of Authority’s DBE Policy and project work includes, documented through sign- JOC 2116CP-2118CP Public ($1,000)). does not of itself authorize the Construction Services Program the Authority has but is not limited to the in sheets at this event. Works will receive sealed S/ CAROLYN MCGOWAN, the use in this state of a Agreement will be made to established a 9.03% DBE construction of typical golf Bidders who do not attend bids for furnishings, materials, Owner Fictitious Business Name the lowest responsive and contract-specific goal on course features such as and sign in may be deemed labor, and equipment This statement was filed in violation of the rights of responsible bidder. The award this project. Bidders will be course reconfiguration, nonresponsive. required to complete repair or with the County Clerk of another under Federal, State, of the Construction Services required to either meet the grading, domestic and fire refurbishment for the following Los Angeles County on or common law (See Section Agreement will be made 9.03% goal or submit an water lines, storm drain work: JOC 2116CP-2118CP. These projects require the 03/02/2021. 14411 et seq., Business and pursuant to, without limitation, adequate Good Faith Effort improvements, maintenance Bids must be prepared on the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions Code). the authority provided to the (GFE) demonstrating intent to facility, demolition, irrigation prime contractor to possess approved Bid Proposal forms a B license classification at Subdivision (a) of Section Filing with Changes District under Public Contract meet the goal, for their bid system replacement, and (Part C) in conformance with 17920, a Fictitious Name 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 Code section 20651, and to be deemed responsive to SCE relocations. Temporary the time of bid. PRE-BID the Instructions to Bidders CONFERENCE Public Works Statement generally expires CNS-3454877# other applicable law(s). DBE Program requirements. work consists of shoring, and submitted in a sealed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL will hold a mandatory pre- at the end of five years from For further information excavation support systems envelope plainly marked on the date on which it was filed contact: Melissa Cousart, and provide traffic control bid conference for all JOCs, the outside with all necessary on April 29, 2021, at 2:00 in the office of the County All Statement of Qualifications Contract and Compliance features. information, including the Clerk, except, as provided (SOQ) must be received at Administrator at 213.452.0207 p.m. via solicitation reference number, Meeting Online Events (or in Subdivision (b) of Section GOVERNMENT the Online Vendor Portal no or email [email protected]. the bid due date and bid time. 17920, where it expires later than: 4/22/21 County accepted platform), The project cost estimate is $ No modification to the bid to provide information on the 40 days after any change CNS-3462245# 35,000,000 to $ 40,000,000. forms is permitted. in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL JOC bidding process and answer any questions that statement pursuant to Section Bidding Opportunity with May 14, 2021 before 2:00 PM 17913 other than a change NOTICE INVITING SEALED potential bidders may have. LACCD Local Time. BIDS Special requirements: The The bid must be accompanied It is required that the pre-bid in the residence address of Golf Course will be closed by a Bid Guarantee consisting a registered owner. A new FOR conference be attended by For future bidding The Applicant assumes full DIAMOND BAR GOLF for the Project’s duration, and of cash, or a certified or the President or Owner of Fictitious Business Name opportunities please visit and sole responsibility for all work associated with this cashier’s check, or Bidder’s Statement must be filed COURSE PROJECT each Bidder only. The Bidder the Online Vendor Portal timely receipt of its SOQ and SGVCOG CONTRACT/IFB Project will be done during bond, made payable to the must submit to the County before the expiration. Effective which can be accessed by any other documents required this time. Contractor must AGENCY for an amount no January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NO. 21-03 the Articles of Incorporation visiting the website www. to be submitted with the SOQ, Located in: The County of Los comply with all environmental less than ten percent (10%) of or a notarized document Business Name Statement build-laccd.org under by the District. The District mitigation measures. the Total Bid Amount issued must be accompanied by the Angeles, City of Diamond Bar, identifying the attendee within “Contractors and Bidders” will have no responsibility and City of Industry by a surety approved by the 24 hours after the conference. Affidavit of Identity form. then clicking the PlanetBids for SOQ’s not submitted in a State of California. The filing of this statement PUBLIC NOTICE IS In County’s sole discretion, link. timely manner, no matter the HEREBY GIVEN that the Contractor shall possess a failure to comply with this does not of itself authorize reason. valid California Contractor’s the use in this state of a San Gabriel Valley Council requirement may be a basis NOTICE IS HEREBY of Governments, (as Class A license. All bids shall remain valid for to reject the bid as non- Fictitious Business Name one hundred eighty (180) days in violation of the rights of GIVEN that the Los Angeles “AGENCY”), invites sealed responsive. The solicitation Community College District RFQ Documents, including bids for the above-stated from the date bids are publicly documents can be found another under Federal, State, instructions to Applicants, will Contractors and opened. The AGENCY or common law (See Section (“District”) invites B Licensed project (as “PROJECT”) and by visiting the Los Angeles General Contractors to submit be available to Applicants will receive such bids at the subcontractors who bid or reserves the right to reject County Public Works website 14411 et seq., Business and on and after April 16, work on this PROJECT must any or all bids, to waive any Professions Code). Statements of Qualification SGVCOG Irwindale Office, at https://dpw.lacounty.gov/ (SOQ) for the following 2021, at the Online Vendor 4900 Rivergrade Road, Suite register and pay an annual minor irregularity and to take contracts/Opportunities.aspx Original Filing fee to the Department of all bids under advisement for 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 procurement: Portal(PlanetBids). The A120, Irwindale, CA 91706, For additional information, CNS-3454887# Online Vendor Portal can Attention: Contracts Manager, Industrial Relations. All a period not to exceed one please contact Mr. Mark LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be accessed by visiting the up to but not later than 2:00 persons performing the work hundred eighty (180) days Martinez of Business Request for Qualifications website www.build-laccd. p.m., June 8, 2021, at which shall be paid not less than or such further period as Relations and Contracts FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (RFQ) from Contractors for org under “Contractors and time they will be publicly the General Prevailing Wage the Bidders may agree to in Division at (626) 458-2585. NAME STATEMENT Los Angeles Southwest Bidders” then clicking the opened. Determination prepared writing. Contract award will be 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 File No. 2021063402 PlanetBids link. by the Director of Industrial made to the lowest responsive CNS-3454710# College, Campus Wide LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The following person(s) is Wayfinding Signage, Relations pursuant to the and responsible bidder. The (are) doing business as: All bid documents, plans California Labor Code. The lowest bid shall be the lowest Southwest TAI- Campus NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. WILSON MILL Sidewalks, Roadway Non-Mandatory Pre SOQ and specifications will be AGENCY’s Labor Compliance bid price as identified as the RIVERBANK, 2. RISING SUN Meeting will be held on available for download via Program will be enforced. TOTAL BID AMOUNT IN JOC 2111-2115 Public Works Conversion Campus will receive sealed bids for INSURANCE SERVICES, Improvement Projects April 28, 2021at 10:00 AM, the AGENCY’s online bidding FIGURES (SCHEDULE A + 240 W. 7TH STREET 29, reference the online portal for system, Planetbids. To SCHEDULE B + SCHEDULE furnishings, materials, labor, (“CIP”), Construction and equipment required LONG BEACH, CA 90813 Services. location details. receive information regarding The AGENCY has established C + SCHEDULE D + County of LOS ANGELES this IFB, firms must have a goal of 13%for Small SCHEDULE E +SCHEDULE to complete repair or Business Enterprise (SBE) F + SCHEDULE G + refurbishment for the following Mailing Address: 701 PINE Campus-wide project registered and downloaded AVENUE 142, LONG BEACH, All questions shall be directed the documents from the participation on this Contract. SCHEDULE H + SCHEDULE work: JOC 2111-2115. These consisting of implementing The established SBE goal I + SCHEDULE J + projects require the prime CA 90813 scope as follows: conversion to the Online Vendor Portal. AGENCY’s online bidding 4/22/21 percentage is based on SCHEDULE K + SCHEDULE contractor to possess a Registered owner(s): of campus roadway to system. Please visit our DARRELL BROWN, 240 CNS-3463013# the Total Bid Amount (total L + SCHEDULE M) in the B license classification at pedestrian walkway, new LOS ANGELES SENTINEL website (https://www.sgvcog. W. 7TH STREET 29, LONG org/contracts-opportunities) Contract dollar value, Bid Proposal (Part C) without the time of bid. PRE-BID digital touchscreen kiosks, excluding bid allowance consideration of the prices CONFERENCE Public Works BEACH, CA 90813; State of new analog campus for registration details. Incorporation: CA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA items). on the additive or deductive will hold a mandatory pre- wayfinding and building REGIONAL RAIL items. bid conference for all JOCs, This business is conducted by signage, new campus icon at an Individual AUTHORITY on April 22, 2021, at 2:00 Western Entry, new campus IFB NO. PO868-21 Project Location and p.m. via Microsoft Teams The registrant(s) started doing Description: The PROJECT SBE firms will be afforded icon at Imperial Hwy Entry, SADDLE SWITCH PLATES For clarifications on this Meeting Online Events (or business on N/A. modification of existing is located at 22571 Golden full opportunity to submit bids I declare that all information The Southern California in response to this Notice bid please contact Memo County accepted platform), campus perimeter fence line Regional Rail Authority Springs Drive in the City of to provide information on the in this statement is true and Diamond Bar, California, and will not be discriminated Ponce, Contracts Manager at and added fence graphics, (SCRRA) is seeking bids for [email protected]. JOC bidding process and correct. (A registrant who new freeway facing signage 91765. The PROJECT is to against on the basis of declares as true any material Saddle Switch Plates. The race, color, national origin, answer any questions that with lighting, new bulletin maximum dollar value for the renovate the Diamond Bar Golf potential bidders may have. matter pursuant to Section boards with integral lighting, Course. In order to maintain ancestry, sex, or religion in 17913 of the Business and contract will be for a total any consideration leading to BY ORDER of the AGENCY It is required that the pre-bid new landscape at roadways, not-to-exceed amount of the overall course yardage of conference be attended by Professions code that the 6,807 yards and provide the the award of the contract. dated April 22, 2021. kiosk, signage locations and $50,000.00. 4/22, 4/29/21 the President or Owner of registrant knows to be false other areas, and repair and same total course par of 72, is guilty of a misdemeanor Bid documents may be CNS-3461695# each Bidder only. The Bidder upgrading of selective code obtained via download by the PROJECT will realign and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must submit to the County punishable by a fine not to non-compliant sidewalks. reconfigure six holes in the Mandatory Pre-Bid exceed one thousand dollars visiting SCRRA’s website at Conferences and site walks the Articles of Incorporation http://www.metrolinktrains. westerly portion of the course REQUEST FOR or a notarized document ($1,000)). and three in the easterly half. (Mandatory for Prime PROPOSALS Notice is given S/ DARRELL K. BROWN, com/agency/page/title/doing Contractors) will be held on identifying the attendee within How the Procurement business. Vendors must The reconfiguration of the that proposals for On-Call 24 hours after the conference. President Process for this Project will course includes alterations to Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Solid Waste Fee Verification This statement was filed register for no fee on the and Thursday, April 29, 2021, In County’s sole discretion, take place: website in order to download existing holes. This project Services (BRC0000134) will failure to comply with this with the County Clerk of also includes improvements at 1:00 p.m. at the Diamond be received via BidExpress Los Angeles County on the documents. All bids must Bar Golf Course Clubhouse, requirement may be a basis This procurement process be electronically submitted no (reconstruction and until 5:30pm, Thursday, to reject the bid as non- 03/15/2021. realignment) for: 22571 Golden Springs Drive May 20, 2021. An optional NOTICE-In accordance with will take place in two steps: later than 2:00 p.m. (PST) on in the City of Diamond Bar, responsive. The solicitation (1) the instant Request for May 6, 2021. proposers’ conference will documents can be found Subdivision (a) of Section California, 91765. Bidders be held on Tuesday, May 4, 17920, a Fictitious Name Qualifications step (i.e., The Contract to be awarded are required to attend only by visiting the Los Angeles a project specific pre- will be subject to a financial - 120-inch Storm Drain 2021, at 10 a.m. via Microsoft County Public Works website Statement generally expires Reinforced Concrete Pipe one of the conference dates. Teams Meeting Online at the end of five years from qualification) (“RFQ”); and assistance agreement Because of space restrictions at https://dpw.lacounty.gov/ (2) a subsequent Invitation between Authority and U.S. - Maintenance Facility Events. To participate, the contracts/Opportunities.aspx the date on which it was filed Replacement and social distancing proposers will need to sign- in the office of the County for Bid step (“IFB”) (i.e., Department of Transportation requirements, reservations For additional information, lowest competitive bid). Upon (U.S. DOT) under grants - Southern California Edison in using the electronic sign- please contact Mr. Mark Clerk, except, as provided Distribution and Transmission for the Conferences will be in-sheet through the website in Subdivision (b) of Section receipt and evaluation of the issued by the Federal required on a first come first Martinez of Business Statements of Qualifications Transit Administration (FTA). Relocation listed in the RFP Notice. Relations and Contracts 17920, where it expires served basis. There will be Estimated contract amount is (“SOQ’s”) submitted in As a condition of financial a limit of 2 people per firm Division at (626) 458-2540. 40 days after any change $350,000 annually. An RFP 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 in the facts set forth in the response to this RFQ, the assistance agreements unless spots do not fill up. SOQ’s will be scored, between the Authority and Project Limits: The planned may be obtained by accessing CNS-3454663# statement pursuant to Section freeway improvements Please contact the AGENCY’s the link at http://pw.lacounty. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change evaluated and the Pre- U.S. DOT, the Authority has Contracts Manager to make THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 www.lasentinel.net D-1 Finding a ‘Greater Love’ with Novelist Devyn Bakewell

BY BETTI HALSELL The author captured the includes the diversity with- Bakewell’s vision is novel that will applied to family has been very sup- Contributing writer thoughts and fears people in the student population, “that all Black people, the next. Bakewell said, portive, but it came as a bit must address and overcome unsheltered decisions, and young and old, find a way “In my next novel, I am of a shock. Bakewell Devyn Bakewell’s in a new environment being fully accepted as a to share their stories and still working on Ryan’s and explained that she is the novel “Greater Love,” while trying to shape their Black student among one’s ideas with the world.” Devyn’s story. I’m definite- “quiet one” in her family introduces Ryan McK- destiny at a four-year uni- night, a strong, spirited versity. However, as the young woman looking to story progresses, the char- leave her heart-sinking acters begin to take on a memories in Los Angeles life of their own. and chase her dreams in the In the first chapter, Big Apple. Juggling two McKnight’s character jobs while going to college, blends in with a sea of col- McKnight has the New lege freshman on “move-in York-state –of-mind, but day.” Through her, we hear her thoughts are abruptly her assessment of the envi- interrupted. ronment, as she scans the McKnight savored area. She quickly notices being thousands of miles the differences between away from Los Angeles herself and her peers, even- and all who lived there, but tually becoming homesick suddenly, she encounters a and feeling the absence of familiar L.A. vibe, bringing her parents. in a layer of love and McKnight’s family warmth to her journey. dynamic has yielded pain Ultimately, she learns it's in her life. She has tried to about letting the love in. heal by barricading her Diving into the intricate feelings into her dreams, details of today’s college but such practices left no experience, “Greater room for trust or the Love,” submerges the read- strength to have deep rela- er in the male and female tionships with people until perspective as young adults Baker seeped behind her from the Black community, concrete walls. entering a realm of second- Throughout the devel- ary education. Main char- opment of the story, the acters, Ryan McKnight and spotlight switches between Devyn Baker, represent Baker and McKnight; there two differentiating experi- is a level of vulnerability ences. found on both sides of the Bakewell based her story. Bakewell explained lead female character from her process for character her own “Howard experi- development, she said, “I ence.” She said that period try to get into my charac- of self-discovery is the ters, feel what they feel, “root” of McKnight’s story. knowing just a little bit Pulling the setting from a about their background, personal narrative, and a little bit of where I Bakewell grew up from want to take it—and I just COURTESY PHOTO L.A. and left home to dive right in.” Devyn Bakewell attend a historically Black Looking at the male college, Howard Universi- lead character, Bakewell ty. She is looking to gradu- said, “A HBCU experience peers at an HBCU. Bakewell wanted to add to ly taking them into my next and some underlining ate in May with a degree in has many different routes The book describes the positive narrative, novel.” details in the book that English with an African- that you can take with many gestures that are embracing the rich culture Based on her first round explore self-discovery and American studies back- Greek life, to athletics, to found within the collective of the Black college com- of publishing, Bakewell sexual assault may have ground. school politics—and so culture; one can feel the munity. expressed a layer of fear been a bit surprising com- ing from her, but her fami- ly embraced the book in addition to connecting to the characters on personal levels. Bakewell sees herself gravitating to screenwriting in the future. She said, “Getting into the post-grad life, I still want to be an author, I still want to create tons more books, but I am leaning towards screen- writing now—because at the end of the day, all authors want their stuff to be a book or a movie, and I want to be the one to write that.” The message from the author coming through this book, is to “let love in and watch how it changes you,” Bakewell said. “That’s a big part that I want my readers to understand; I think life is hard and there are a lot of times where people—they feel unloved and feel like they have no one, but those are the moments where if you real- ly look around you—you see who showed out for you, who loves you, and the things that make you feel love.” She continued, “At the end of the day, no matter By extracting personal Ryan, he kind of offers that energy after Baker “slaps The author went that is no longer there, what you've been through, details, Bakewell was able male point of view of col- hands” to greet his friends through the first wave of “This was my first book who’s hurt you in life— to create a new angle for lege—all the characters in at the victory house party publishing with New that I shared with people, love is constant, uncondi- her characters. “It gave me their own sense are show- or feel the cold shoulder Degree Press, and this is especially my family and tional, and always just more identification for ing how diverse HBCUs and rolled eyes from the her first book on this mag- my friends,” Bakewell around the corner.” myself but also allowed me are and the diversity within cheerleaders envious of nitude of a public audience. said. She continued “Greater Love,” is to use my own experiences the Black community.” McKnight. Every small Bakewell shared her explaining how her fear of available on itunes, Eso to create really deep and The key components of detail pulls the story along thoughts on her journey, people not agreeing with Won Bookstore, Amazon, raw stories about the Black the book, as it relates to the for a scenic ride through reflecting on the lessons her work dissipated. and the Barnes and Noble community,” she said. general college experience, college life. she learned from her first The author said that her website. D-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 www.lasentinel.net E-1 Local Clergy Rally for Peace and Justice Before and After Chauvin Guilty Verdict

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett USC. Religion Editor In 2019, she lost her son to senseless gun vio- A day before the lence and has since become guilty verdict in the Derek an even stronger advocate Chauvin trial, four Los An- for peace. geles-area pastors united to Johnson, who is also lead a rally for peace and the founder of the Miracle justice, no matter what the Mile 4 Justice, explained, outcome. “We are literally fighting Their timely actions not for the soul of Los Ange- only reinforced their ties to les. The city has had such the pulse of the public, but a negative track record some people commented as it relates to race rela- that the gesture helped tions - from the Watts riots community members to to Rodney King to now, prepare to remain calm. George Floyd, which has Fortunately, Chauvin become a worldwide fo- was found guilty on April cus. 20, of three counts of mur- “We are here saying der and manslaughter in things have to change! We the death of George Floyd, are not going to stop, we an African American man are not going to quit. We murdered on May 25, in are fighting for the future Minneapolis, Minnesota. of L.A.,” noted Johnson,

Floyd died as a result of COURTESY PHOTO who established MM4J to Chauvin pressing his knee Pastors Michael Fisher, Najuma Smith-Pollard, Shep Crawford and Charles Johnson led a press rally on April 19 with honor people who have into Floyd’s neck for nine local clergy and community leaders to call for a peaceful response to the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. lost their lives due to sys- minutes and 29 seconds. temic racism toward Black Pastor Shep Crawford also ready on April 20 to school classes. out to move the plan for- “We are changing the nar- and Brown people in the of The Experience Chris- comment on the verdict. As a young pastor, he is ward.” rative here, pushing for United States. tian Ministries, Pastor “Guilty or innocent, often called upon to serve Crawford is widely progress, progression, pro- According to the orga- Michael J.T. Fisher of the our community is hurting,” as a liaison between trou- known for his joint cam- ductivity and positivity. We nization’s mission state- Greater Zion Church Fam- said Fisher, who heads the bled teens and law enforce- paigns with OG Crips and need everybody - young ment, “It is time for protests ily, Pastor Najuma Smith- oldest African American ment agencies. Bloods and the L.A. Police people, women, leaders, and politics to intersect. Pollard of Word of En- congregation in Compton. Underscoring the im- Department to promote imams, rabbis, people of We would like to see police couragement Community “We are mourning and it portance of unity, Craw- peace in distressed neigh- all walks to join us.” chiefs, district attorneys, Church and Pastor Charles is our assignment to walk ford declared, “The future borhoods. A veteran social activist judges, city council mem- Johnson of Cochran Av- through this together - cler- of L.A. project is not a one Also, his ministry spon- as well as a pastor, Smith- bers, mayors, governors, enue Baptist Church orga- gy and culture.” man operation. We need ev- sors food distributions, Pollard is a published au- and state legislature to take nized the event on April Fisher has received na- ery pastor, community lead- outreach to the homeless thor, radio show host, and their seats at the table and 19, to emphasize a tranquil tional acclaim for his ef- er, councilperson and busi- and community cleanups in personal development prepare an executable ac- reaction to the trial’s result forts to support local busi- ness owner to get on board. South L.A. coach. She also serves as tion plan to combat racism while remaining strong nesses, employ formerly “We’ve lost too much. Echoing the call for the program director of the and implement humane in the fight for justiceincarcerated and youth, and We can’t take any more harmony among all people, Cecil Murray Center for and equitable practices for equality. The pastors were provide a variety of after- losses. We need everybody Smith-Pollard insisted, Community Engagement at all people.”

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Flawoo and Attallah Dil- By Vanilla Brooks ing the community,” said a Religion Editor lard. Contributing Writer spokesperson. Also, Pastor Rhonda Gospel artist Shawn It’s been two decades Holbert, Pastor Raymond On Sunday, April 18, McLemore blessed attend- of work on behalf of the and First Lady Loria Den- Pastor Jackquline Maye, ees with “I Believe” and community, but the mem- nis, and Charlotte Williams along with congregants and “Grateful” among other bers of Cynthia Perry Ray will be saluted as well as guests, virtually celebrat- selections. The Rev. Mar- COURTESY PHOTO Foundation (CPRF) are not Renee Allen McDuffie, Mr. ed the 115th anniversary shall Sharpe, elder of the Bishop Paul Stewart tired yet. Thee and Mrs. Ruth Ham- of Phillips Chapel CME Los Angeles District of In fact, the outreach ilton, and Susie Louise Church. the CME Church, intro- to be instruments of God nonprofit of the Gardena Green. Phillips Chapel is the duced the Right Rev. Paul on the outside. He said Valley & Vicinity Minis- Dr. Kathye D. Jenkins first CME church- orga A. Stewart, the 50th bishop that such instruments can ters’ Wives and Widows COURTESY PHOTO is CPRF president, Mi- nized in California. The of the CME Church and be used anywhere to serve Sisterhood Connection is Charlotte S. Williams chelle T. Jones is event ministry was designated presiding prelate of the anybody without discrimi- preparing to mark their 20th chair, Loretta Patterson- as one of Santa Monica’s Ninth Episcopal District, as nation. anniversary at their 11th is “Providing a Ray of Sun- Johnson is scholarship historical landmarks on speaker. “A compassionate in- Annual Awards Musical/ shine Through the Gift of chair and Ronnell Nichols October 10, 2005. “For 115 Stewart proclaimed, strument that is loving, Scholarship Presentation. Encouragement.” is W2F chair. years, Phillips Chapel pas- “It’s an inside and an out- energized, inspired, con- The Zoom event will be Several people will be To learn more, call tors and congregants have side job,” as he outlined cerned, and productive is held on Sunday, April 25, recognized. They include (310) 567-4231 or email been spreading the Gospel, that Christians need divine only divinely created by at 2 p.m. The Zoom I.D. is Monica Goodwin, Sharon info@giftofencourage- making disciples, and serv- compassion on the inside God,” concluded Stewart! 954 8319 2587. The theme F. Cobb, Stella Turkson- ment.org.

By reV. Dr. kelVin Calloway While in the trance, he accepts persons of all na- witness proclaims Jesus as Him to those who had been Contributing Writer has a vision about the Jew- tions if they fear God and Lord of every situation. Je- with Him (vv.39-41). Jesus ish dietary law regarding did the will of God. God sus is Lord of sin, sickness is Lord even over death be- Scripture: Acts 10:34-43 meat that was “common or accepts those, Peter tells and demoniac spirits. cause He is Lord of death. unclean.” In the vision, Pe- Cornelius, who believe Jesus healed a paralytic Jesus stood up against In Acts 10, Luke in- ter hears a voice telling him what God has done for the of his paralysis (Luke 5:16). the bullying of death. His troduces his audience to a to rise and eat, and three children of Israel in Jesus Jesus stopped a funeral pro- death on the cross was a man by the name of Corne- times saying what God Christ (v.36). When Israel’s cession and raised a wid- substitution and a propi- lius, an Italian centurion. has cleansed was not to be story becomes their story, ow’s son from the dead. Je- tiation for our sins and His Verse 2 of this chapter called common. they would have a resurrec- sus healed many infirmities, resurrection from the dead says that Cornelius was As he was contemplat- tion witness. and plagues, and cast out was tangible evidence of a devout man who feared ing the meaning of the vi- You can’t have a story evil spirits and gave sight God’s vindication of his God, always prayed to God COURTESY PHOTO sion, the soldiers that Cor- to tell until you meet the to the blind (Luke 7:21). righteousness. and was generous to peo- Rev. Dr. Kelvin Calloway nelius had sent to Joppa story teller. When you meet Jesus casted out a legion Death isn’t all it’s made ple. Cornelius has a vision made their way to Simon’s the story teller, you will of devils from a Gadarene out to be. Jesus is Lord of one day where an angel of lius to send for Peter, who house (v.18). The Spirit have a story to tell: you will man and sent them into death. When He got up on the Lord says to him that was in Joppa staying at spoke to Peter and tells him have a resurrection witness. a herd of pigs that ran the third day, He got up God has taken notice of his Simon the tanner’s house. to go with the men. A resurrection witness into the lake (Luke 8:26). with all power in his hand. prayers and his almsgiving The next day, Cornelius When they arrive at proclaims Jesus as Lord of A resurrection witness Tell somebody that . did as the angel of God in- Cornelius’ house, he tells all. Jesus Christ has author- proclaims that Jesus has one of these old days, He’s God notices our prayers structed him. them about how he was ity over everything. He is authority over every situa- coming back again. Tell and our deeds. No prayer to As God was preparing praying four days prior and Lord of the creation and the tion because He is Lord of somebody you don’t know God goes unnoticed. God Cornelius for Peter, God how the angel told him to commandments. He came every situation. when and you don’t know hears and God answers was also preparing Peter send for Peter and how Pe- not to destroy the law, He And then a resurrection where He’s coming, but be prayers. No good deed on for Cornelius. About the ter would tell him the things said in Matthew 5:17, but witness proclaims Jesus ready when He comes. Hal- behalf of God goes un- sixth hour, Peter went up that God commanded. to fulfill the law. Jesuseven is as Lord of death. Peter lelujah! noticed. Whatever we do, to the housetop to pray. As God’s command, ac- Lord of the law and He is says that they are witnesses The Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jesus told his disciples in he was praying, he became cording to Peter, was that Lord of the Sabbath. A res- to how the Jews slew Jesus Calloway is the pastor of Matthew 25:40, to the least very hungry, but continued they have a resurrection urrection witness proclaims and hung him on a tree and Bethel AME Church, lo- of these, we do it unto Him. praying so much so that he witness. God, he says, was Jesus Christ as Lord of all. how on the third day, God cated at 7900 S. Western The angel tells Corne- fell into a trance. no respecter of person and Then, a resurrection raised Him up and showed Avenue in Los Angeles. E-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021