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After 40+ years of service he seeks to now serve the 10th District and the people he loves

PHOTO BY ARNOLD TURNER/INVISION/AP Actress and singer, Ja’Net DuBois played Thelma on “Good Times.”

AssoCiAted Press she learned of her death Tuesday from the actress’ Ja’Net DuBois, who daughter. played the vivacious “She used to keep us neighbor Willona Woods laughing all the time,” on “Good Times” and Stanis said, warmly re- composed and sang the calling her friend. “She theme song for “The Jef- was very, very talented. If E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/SENTINEL fersons,” has died. she wasn’t singing ... she Mark Ridley-Thomas DuBois’ song “Movin’ was creating a character to on Up” provided a joyous make us laugh.” By CorA JACksoN-Fossett state levels. The only thing his quest. more impressive. intro to “The Jeffersons” Police in Glendale, Staff Writer left is national office. His endorsements in- As a L.A. councilmem- during the show’s 10-sea- California, said they re- But until that time clude this newspaper, the ber from 1991 to 2002, son run. ceived a report about Du- When it comes to pub- comes, he’s returning to the L.A. Times and several he created the 8th District BernNadette Stanis, Bois’ death late Monday. lic service, Mark Ridley- local level. Ridley-Thomas leading union groups and Empowerment Congress, who played Thelma Ev- She appeared to have died Thomas has done it all. wants to be the 10th district community organizations. an organized civic engage- ans Anderson on “Good of natural causes and no He’s served on the non- council member and all in- And the track record of his ment effort that laid the Times” and remained investigation is ongo- profit, city, county and dications appear to favor accomplishments is even {See DNA A-8} close to DuBois, said {See DUBOIS A-8}

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While Black History Month marks a time for reflection and celebration of the past, it also provides an opportunity to envi- sion the future. The month of February is filled with events and exhibits that uplift Black culture- from Lauren Halsey’s exhibit at David Kordansky Gal- lery, which explores her reckonings with gentrifica- LEROY HAMILTON COURTESY PHOTO tion and the economic dis- Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson speaks to the community about Des- California Polling Places are becoming Voting Centers. placement of Black-owned tination Crenshaw. businesses, to California Niele ANdersoN now have 11 consecu- African American Museum emerged as a cultural epi- Many civic leaders and tor and due in large part Digital Editor tive days to vote in-person hosting Debbie Allen’s center, its prominence has community advocates be- to infrastructure, develop- at ANY Vote Center in the Dance Academy for a per- also been jeopardized by lieve the City of Los An- ment and workforce devel- Polling Places are out County, for the March 3 formance inspired by Cross the threat of gentrifica- geles has a unique once- opment in the Greater Los and the new term is “Vote Presidential Primary Elec- Colours: Black Fashion in tion. Fueled by the crisis in in-a-lifetime opportunity to Angeles area. Centers.” The concept tion. Vote Center voting be- the 20th Century. This is a housing and homelessness, rebuild the Black middle The Metropolitan of polling places has been gins February 22 and will be time to honor our commu- residents of the historically class and push back against Transportation Author- dramatically reduced from available through 8 p.m. on nity’s monumental impact Black community have displacement and cultural ity and Los Angeles World more than 4,500 to about election day. throughout history to pres- started migrating not only erasure — with over $200 Airports alone are invest- 960. With the change, vot- ent day. to the suburbs but also the billion in investment, main- ing over $120 billion in Voters in L.A. County {See VOTE A-8} While South L.A. has exurbs. ly driven by the public sec- {See JOBS A-10} BLACK HISTORY The Black Wall Street Massacre Revisited

By dAvid d JohNsoN Contributing Writer

In 1921, Tulsa Okla- By sAyBiN roBersoN homa, Greenwood District Contributing Writer had Black American self- owned, self-constructed Presidential candidate Tom Steyer revealed his plans for criminal justice if voted as president in this upcoming election. The plan, which focuses on issues that have plagued Black and Brown citizens COURTESY PHOTO was announced January Businessmen of Black Wall Street before the massacre. 23, 2020, with efforts to AP PHOTO address systematic racism Presidential candidate Tom Steyer and self-administered movie times of Jim Crow, KKK, within the court of law. theaters, pharmacies, hair sa- and even Northern Im- “For too long, our na- built on racism and preys on break the corporate stran- lons, bookstores, law offices, migrant European Mafia tion’s criminal justice sys- the poor and the socioeco- glehold on our govern- politicians offices and law White racisms. To top that tem has perpetuated a cy- nomically disadvantaged.” ment that exacerbates the enforcement. The successful off, there was overt staunch cle of mass incarceration, “It is time to finally prison-industrial com- segment of the city was fa- Federal and State level punishment and profiteer- move towards a system that plex, and return power to mously known as Black Wall governmental institution- ing,” said Steyer in a state- reflects our best values, and the American people.” www.lasentinel.net Street. It was an anomaly in {See MASSACRE A-18} ment. “The system was in order to do that, we must {See STEYER A-10}

E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020

From the desk of MIKE BLOOMBERG

Dear Reader,

Thank you for taking the time to learn about The Greenwood Initiative.

As someone who has been very lucky in life, I often say my story would only have been possible in America — and that’s true. But I also know that because of the artificial barriers of discrimination, my story likely would have turned out very differently if I had been Black, and that more Black Americans of my generation would have ended up with far more wealth, had they been white.

Building Generational Wealth for Black Families is Critical. That’s why I launched The Greenwood Initiative in Tulsa last month. I visited the site of the Black Wall Street Massacre, where a white mob decimated the prosperous community of Greenwood. It is to the memory of the lost lives and promise of Greenwood that we’ve dedicated The Greenwood Initiative: a plan to address the systematic bias that has kept Black Americans from building wealth.

THE GREENWOOD PLAN WILL: • Create 1 million new Black homeowners • Double the number of new Black-owned businesses • Invest $70 billion in the country’s 100 most disadvantaged neighborhoods

Fixing the System for Black Families. When I was mayor of New York, I was proud to take on the systematic inequality that held back too many New Yorkers. We increased education funding, built 650 new schools and raised Black graduation rates to record highs. We led an ambitious effort to reduce poverty and managed the largest amount of affordable housing in the nation. And as President, I will work even more aggressively to combat inequality nationwide.

I understand that undoing generations of systematic discrimination won’t happen overnight, but we can make progress with a clear vision and a comprehensive plan. I’ve included a pamphlet along with this letter that lays out my plan. When I’m President, implementing The Greenwood Initiative will be a top priority.

Join me in ending the systemic inequality that has held Black Americans back for too long!

Sincerely,

Mike Bloomberg

For more information visit PAID FOR BY MIKE BLOOMBERG 2020 MikeForBlackAmerica.com

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DEAR BIG TOBACCO, WE ARE DYING.

But you already know that.

Smoking kills more African Americans than AIDS, drug and alcohol abuse, car crashes, and murder combined. And 70% of us who smoke use menthol cigarettes.

That’s no coincidence.

You’ve spent decades pushing menthols into Black communities with cheap prices and slick advertising.

And the worst part is, you think you can keep getting away with it.

You come after our brothers, sisters, parents, and friends.

Now, we’re coming after you.

We want you out of Black neighborhoods, because our lives are worth more than your bottom line. We are people, not profi t.

Signed, The Communities You Are Trying to Erase

Fight back at WeAreNotProfi t.org © 2020 California Department of Public Health

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Again, so we might re- ancestors. He said, “To you member and raise up, pur- then comes the challenge of sue and do the good. We what you will do in building owe this month of medi- upon the foundation which tation, celebration and re- they have laid.” He noted commitment to increased that in spite of the hard- study of our history to Dr. tion. Raised by parents who for the expressed purpose Miseducation of the Negro ships, oppression and dis- Carter G. Woodson (1875- had been born and lived of “the collection of socio- (1933) which he reasoned, crimination that confronted 1950), the founder of during the unrelenting radi- logical and historical data was caused by both bad them, Black people have Black History Month, who cal evil of the Holocaust of on the Negro, the study of history and cultivated his- “disappointed the prophets rose up from the evil and enslavement and having peoples of African blood, torical amnesia. For him, who said they would be ex- debilitating depths of post- grown up in the midst of the publishing of books in the historical and social terminated, and on the con- Holocaust segregation and savage segregation himself, this field, and the promo- education of Black people trary they enrolled them- suppression to point to a Woodson also valued free- tion of harmony between was directed toward dis- selves among the great.” He new way to understand and dom and democracy and the races.” In 1916, he edit- orientation and domination then asked what we will do assert ourselves in history resolutely resisted the racist ed and published the first is- and designed to control in our time with more ad- and the world. An activist- constraints which prevented sue of the Journal of Negro Black people’s thinking and vantages and access. And scholar, he embraced the and perverted them. History which he defined as deprive them of the capac- he states that “If we do not African concept that pos- He would teach freedom “a quarterly scientific mag- ity of independent thought take hold where they left sessing knowledge carries by freeing the mind, cul- DR. MAULANA KARENGA azine committed to publish- and self-determination. In off and advance further with it an ethical obligation tivating a life of the mind ing scholarly research and a classic assertion in this in the service of truth and to share it and use it in the that grounded and enhanced source of lessons, victori- documents on the history text, he notes that if you justice, we are unworthy advancement of good in in dignity-affirming and ous spirit, models of human and cultures of Africa and control a person’s think- to claim descent from such the world. Thus, he spent life-enhancing ways how excellence, and the obliga- the peoples of African de- ing and cultivate a sense a noble people.”This is our his life teaching and in- African people understood tion to remember and ad- scent around the world.” of inferiority, “you will challenge and it cannot be stitution-building to share and asserted themselves in vance the ancient and ongo- In 1926, Woodson inau- not need to tell him to go changed or left to chance, his knowledge, empower the world. He wanted us to ing legacy of our ancestors. gurated the celebration of to the back door. He will but can be met by self- his people and contribute understand and act with the To disseminate his message Negro History Week. He go without being told, and consciously taking our his- to the reconception and knowledge imparted by our and make Black history an noted in an article in the if there is no back door, he tory in our own hands and reconstruction of history ancient ancestors, the Egyp- accessible resource for ev- JNH explaining the impor- will have one cut for his directing it toward good and and society in the interest tians. And this was that we eryone, he trained teachers; tance of the study and dis- special benefit.”Likewise, expansive ends in the inter- of truth, justice and social are not just in history, we are started history study clubs; semination of Black history for Woodson, the practice est of ourselves, humankind transformation. history and that given this used the media; taught; lec- that it was designed to teach of freedom begins in the and the well-being of the Woodson wanted us to “every day is a donation to tured; wrote letters and sent the meaning and achieve- mind and ultimately fulfills world. understand ourselves in ex- eternity and even one hour is literature; wrote extensively ments of Black people, and itself in liberating and lib- pansive ways, to conceive a contribution to the future. and published scholarly and insure Black people not be- erated action. Thus, Wood- Dr. Maulana Karenga, of African history as cen- Thus, he began to de- popular books and articles; come “a negligible factor in son’s historical project was Professor and Chair of tral to U.S. history and the velop a comprehensive involved community elders; the thought of the world”. not simply “vindication- Africana Studies, Califor- history of the world, a win- strategy, with historical edu- and encouraged documen- Woodson also established ist” or “contributionist” as nia State University-Long dow and way to understand cation as its centerpiece, to tation and activities of re- the Negro History Bulletin is usually argued. Rather, Beach; Executive Direc- and assert ourselves from a achieve several educational membrance and reinforce- in 1937 to increase reader- it was emancipatory, both tor, African American Cul- unique and fruitful vantage and social goals. His over- ment. ship among Black public as critique and corrective, tural Center (Us); Creator point. Furthermore, Wood- all strategy, then, sought: Also, to expand his school teachers, working directed toward freedom of Kwanzaa; and author son, like DuBois, Bethune (1) to elevate and expand work and encourage other class persons and youth, as from mental and social con- of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- and other educators and Black historical knowledge scholars, professionals and well as laypersons in gen- straints and new ways to tion of Family, Community leaders of that era, believed and self-consciousness and lay persons to participate in eral. Again, his stress was understand, interpret and and Culture and Essays that White folks were es- teach the rich resource and his project, he created sev- on maximum outreach and make history. on Struggle: Position and sentially racist because reward of history; (2) to cri- eral institutions and organs. engagement. In an essay in the Negro Analysis, www.AfricanA- of ignorance about Black tique and correct the falsifi- Dr. Woodson formed the Woodson was especially History Bulletin in 1940, Dr. mericanCulturalCenter-LA. people and illusions of su- cation and misconceptions Association for the Study of concerned, as he expressed Woodson challenged Afri- org; www.OfficialKwan- periority about themselves. of Black history; (3) to cri- Negro (African American) in the title and content of cans to dare greatness and zaaWebsite.org; www. He believed that exposing tique and correct White rac- Life and History (1915), his classic work, with The emulate the deeds of their MaulanaKarenga.org. them to a massive dose of ist consciousness and self- the mind-opening evidence congratulatory conceptions REGINALD BYRON JONES-SAWYER, SR. of history could free them of history; (4) to integrate from such unawareness Black history in the edu- and inanities and make us cational system and social and the world safer and lives of the people; and (5) freer in the process. to use this process in the in- Woodson, who earned terest of remaking America his Ph.D. in history from and expanding the realm of Every year the United programs and student loan box; your part to effect posi- Harvard University (1912), freedom and democracy. Nations (UN) asks world forgiveness legislation. tive and progressive change was not simply a historian, Woodson’s conception leaders to reflect on the is- Rethinking our taxation starts with your vote. This but also a teacher who had of history is comprehensive sue of social justice and cre- approach on multi-billion World Social Justice Day taught in public school and and inclusive and prefigures ate programs that focus on dollar corporations is an- register and become an ac- knew the value and trans- and influences the Kawaida eradicating poverty in their other way to help support tive voter. forming power of educa- conception of history as a respective countries. The job training programs and There are many fronts in UN’s Annual World Social infrastructure development the battle for social justice; the Los AngeLes sentineL Justice Day (every Febru- to provide pathways to, and I encourage you to fight on! ary 20) is a day to remind the creation of, high paying ourselves at the local level jobs. Reginald Byron Jones- that inequalities in poverty, We must be willing to Sawyer, Sr. was elected to exclusion, gender equal- rework old and outdated represent the constituents of ity, unemployment, human programs and laws that California’s 59th Assembly DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. rights, and social protec- REGINALD BYRON have suppressed commu- District (So. LA area) in the JONES-SAWYER, SR. Executive Publisher / CEO tions exist and are on the nities of color for decades. State Legislature. Chair of rise. These changes include pro- the Public Safety Commit- JENNIFER J. THOMAS National numbers in- major concern in the battle viding fair treatment under tee and the Select Commit- Publisher dicate poverty is hitting for social justice. Blue-col- the law, access to a quality tee on Ending the School to KENNETH R. THOMAS every community with Na- lar working Americans have public education and offer- Prison Pipeline, Assembly- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) tive American (25.4%), not seen a wage increase in ing top-line training pro- member Jones-Sawyer is a RUTH WASHINGTON black (20.8%) and Latino years as the national hourly grams to help individuals fierce proponent of second- Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) (17.6%) communities being rate has been stagnate at transition into new careers chances and fairness within COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. the most affected. Studies $7.25 per hour for the last or pursue their entrepre- the law. Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) indicate children in par- decade - even as the nation- neurial ambitions. A champion of minor- PAMELA A. BAKEWELL ticular are living in poverty al economy has expanded. As voters, we must look ity, social justice and civil Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer with one in every six chil- Getting a slice of the to leaders who are will- rights causes, the Assem- DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. dren at or below the federal American pie is becoming ing to take on the status blyman Jones-Sawyer has Executive Editor / Chief of Staff guidelines for poverty. Over more difficult every genera- quo and challenge oppres- authored and had legisla- BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL 2.5 million kids, 16.2 per- tion as more wealth is being sive norms. Preserving our tion signed into law related Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of cent of the U.S. population, concentrated with fewer in- rights to an equitable life, to ending discrimination in Directors (2004-2014) were homeless in 2015. dividuals and corporations. liberty and the pursuit of in- housing, providing mental BRANDON I. 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DR. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR., PRESIDENT AND CEO, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION Black Life Journeys Matter The U.S. Census is now there has not been enough well thought out, peaceful cover and publish the obit- of your life is like having a preparing to count all who attention on the inevitable transition without the sud- uaries of people in the com- sustainable life insurance live in the United States of transition and conclusions den unpreparedness that munities in which we serve policy that removes the America. For the more than of one’s life journey, par- happens too often in many as a matter of tradition and burden of your transition 50 million Black Ameri- ticularly from the African Black American families. respect for the untold posi- from your love ones. cans in the U.S., the 2020 American perspective. Compassion & Choices tive contributions of those Talking about and plan- U.S. Census is vital. Our This year is the 193rd is committed to empower- who make their final transi- ning your transition will numbers do matter and year of the Black Press of ing people to get the care tion at the end of their re- not kill you, but it will save must be properly and ac- America, represented today they need during a serious markable life journeys. your love ones the awful curately counted. Our birth by the National Newspa- illness or at the end of life. We know that we have sorrow and agony of unpre- rates count. Our socioeco- per Publishers Association One way to do that is by to show respect to each oth- paredness. We are grateful nomic rates count. Our (NNPA) across the nation. I helping people plan well er in our families, commu- to Compassion & Choices death rates count. The over- am proud of the expansion and become good advo- nities, and careers. Black for helping us to transfer all quality of life in Black and progress of the Black DR. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR. cates for themselves and love is about Black self- our reluctance and fear America will be impacted Press even amidst trying their loved ones. respect. Too often Black of discussing the ultimate for the next ten years as a and challenging economic One of the reasons why the In other words, the en- lives are ended in some transition of our life jour- result of the 2020 U.S. Cen- times for Black owned Black Press continues to be tirety of one’s life journey type of hardship, tragedy, neys into a responsible and sus. businesses. The NNPA cor- the trusted voice of Black is precious and should be brutality, prolonged sick- respectful plan of love and The full life journeys porate partners and spon- America is because we re- prepared for the end of the ness, or some unexpected dignity. of all Black Americans are sors, such as Compassion port on the entire journey journey with dignity and re- unavoidable circumstance. Yes, Black life journeys important. Today, we are & Choices, immeasurably of Black America from life spect. It is really about tak- But all of our final -transimatter at the beginning and observing and celebrating help to sustain the Black to death from generation to ing responsibility to ensure tions should be observed at the end. We all have the 2020 Black History Month. Press. generation. that your transition will be with the utmost respect and opportunity and the respon- This is the time for under- The NNPA member The NNPA began a handled in a manner that dignity. sibility to respond to this is- standing and learning from publishers and newspa- unique and important part- you have pre-determined Planning for one’s tran- sue in a timely manner. the past to change the pres- pers, complimented by nership with Compassion with the interest of all those sition does not mean you Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, ent and to ensure a better their digital distribution of & Choices to acquire a you love and who love you. are ready to die before Jr. is President and CEO future for Black America. content, including a wide more in-depth awareness This is a subject that is your time is up or that you of the National Newspa- While there has been a array of social media chan- and knowledge about how often avoided until the fi- are attempting to hurry or per Publishers Association lot of appropriate national nels, cover the news that Black Americans and oth- nality of death confronts rush your departure from (NNPA) and can be reached attention and focus on the oftentimes gets left out of ers are enabled to have the loved ones of the de- this world. To the contrary, at [email protected] beginning of life’s journey, mainstream news media. a planned, dignified andparted. Our newspapers planning the final transition

DERRICK JOHNSON, PRESIDENT AND CEO, NAACP

public officials are more the power and ability to history but cementing and We find ourselves at the United States Congress and concerned about remain- create the change we want shaping our present-day beginning of a new Black planning for the future of ing in power than uplifting to see. It starts with becom- legacy for future genera- History Month (BHM) in all communities across the societies most vulnerable, ing civically engaged and tions. The dream didn’t die a distinctive decade during country. $882 billion will we must take every step demanding those in power with Martin, nor did the one of the most polarizing be allocated annually in to protect our households act in our interest by creat- fight. It is every one of our times of our lives. Our col- federal funds to state, local, and communities. In 2020, ing policies that bring about responsibilities to bring lective journey to this mo- and tribal governments. Pro- preserving our democracy fair and equal access to the about the change we wish ment has undoubtedly been grams and services at risk starts with being counted ballot box and beyond. to see. Each day, fueled by challenging. Still, we’ve include schools, hospitals, and voting in the presiden- In December of last our supporters, we at the been victorious on many community centers, roads, tial primary. At the least, year, the NAACP, along NAACP are working to fronts to advance our cul- transportation, and public these two activities send a with other plaintiffs, won make the modern-day civil ture, agendas, and narrative safety departments. Margin- message that we are paying a critical appeals court rul- rights movement possible, on a national platform. alized communities will suf- attention and are actively ing, which reinstated our carrying on the vision of As we come off the heels fer if residents go uncount- involved in the trajectory federal suit challenging the those that came before and of celebrating the legacy DERRICK JOHNSON ed. All communities must of this nation. Further, it federal government’s inad- creating space for gen- of Dr. Martin Luther King, ideologies, discriminatory participate, but specifically, allows us to wield politi- equate plans for conduct- erations that are to come. Jr., a man who died for act- politics, and inequitable pol- communities of color, as our cal and social power in a ing the 2020 Census after Together, people of color ing on his convictions of an icies. neighborhoods are often the system that historically has the district court erroneous- can move to the forefront equal America, we enter into Combating these ills most overlooked. Our in- shut us out. 2020 is the first ly dismissed it. This ruling and ensure we are counted a critical season of ensuring begins with ensuring we terest, as a people and cul- year that the Census will be will help aid efforts to en- and heard. If you wish to our vote and voice count. As fully engage without pause ture, is tied directly to being online. sure that the 2020 Census volunteer with us and help a people, not long separated in the 2020 Census, which counted in the 2020 Census. The obstacles put in properly counts all people, get the word out about the from the bondage of slavery, starts on April 1, 2020. The It would be a disservice to place by those that wish including historically un- Census, sign up here. The we were once only counted Census is a cornerstone our neighborhood and our to see us disenfranchised – dercounted communities of 2020 Census is the first as 3/5 of a person. Without of American democracy, children if we opted to not from the Census to the bal- color, who are at risk of be- year that the form will be question, the lingering ef- which is built on the backs engage in the 2020 Census. lot box – only prolong the ing missed under the Cen- able to be completed on- fects of being valued as less of our ancestors. The data At a time when our inevitable changing tide sus Bureau’s current plans. line. Visit 2020census. than a whole person still collected is used to deter- rights, explicitly voting and sentiment of this coun- This month is not only gov to find out more. exist today through racist mine representation in the rights, are under attack, and try. We, the people, have about commemorating our

JASMYNE A. CANNICK

The people who func- standing and be elected to tricts. This means, that the Black people should For the first time in my tion essentially as the the County Central Com- Assembly District you live run wherever they live. We life, I am running for elected Board of Directors for mittee to have a vote that in will dictate the seven do not just have to run for public office. Yes, when the Los Angeles County matters and more impor- County Central Commit- public office in Black dis- you vote for President, Democratic Party are tantly counts. tee Members who you can tricts only because we have there’s a chance you will see known as County Central These positions are not vote for to represent you. I a stake in whatever commu- my name on your ballot! Committee Members and highly publicized by the live in Assembly District nity we find ourselves in. If you’d have asked me they are elected by a vote Party and that’s why the 53. Only registered Demo- before if I was ever going to of the People every four status quo keeps getting And let me be clear. crats who live in Adams- run for any type of public of- years. elected and re-elected. My district is not a Black Normandie, Boyle Heights, fice, my answer would have These local offices In California, County district. Thanks to gentri- Downtown Los Angeles, been no. are extremely important Central Committee Mem- fication and the high cost East Hollywood, Hancock But then a few things because it’s the County bers are elected by regis- of rent, Black people live Park, Huntington Park, Ko- happened. Central Committee Mem- tered Democrats via our everywhere--not just in In 2017, 26-year-old bers who get to vote on 80 State Assembly Dis- South L.A. {See CANNICK A-10} Gemmel Moore was found JASMYNE A. CANNICK who gets the endorsement dead of a meth overdose in of the Party, financial PARENT AND STUDENT UPDATE: the West Hollywood home another Black man was dead support and what issues EQUITY IS WORKING! of Democratic donor Ed from the same cause in Ed the Party addresses. Buck. Buck, was 63 and Buck’s apartment. His name For example, when In 2018, California youth and advocates successfully organized and campaigned to white, a longtime politi- was Timothy Dean. it was time to decide pass SENI 2.0 (Equity is Justice 2.0 Resolution), cal donor, a one-time West I believe that California’s on who was getting the a plan to reinvest in the needs of Black and Hollywood City Council Democratic Party–at all lev- Democratic Party’s en- Brown students in high and highest-need candidate and a well-known els–is in the middle of an in- dorsement in the District schools. This resolution has received extensive community endorsement and unanimous figure in LGBTQ political tegrity crisis. Our Party no lon- Attorney’s race, I felt bad LAUSD Board support, and is widely recognized circles. Moore was Black ger reflects the interests of the when members of the as a model of equity that can inform and gay and had worked as people it serves and many of community showed up decision-making for implementing supports that meet the needs of students in LAUSD. an escort. its members are disillusioned- to the meeting thinking “We need and deserve the basics needed for basic education, but we should also be aiming Ed Buck contributed -I know because I am one. they could come and vote Because of SENI 2.0, LAUSD has allocated over to get the resources to help students deal with thousands of dollars to the Black people have been simply because they were $281 million according to an equity-based and process the things we manage within our formula that prioritizes the highest-need California Democratic Par- complaining for years about registered Democrats. neighborhoods because our problems outside schools in the district, translating into real ty, candidates running for how the Democratic Party While the monthly of school become problems in school.” change at school campuses. office and those in elected takes our votes for granted. meetings of the Los An- - Junior Kamarie Brown, Crenshaw High School office. That’s not the kind of po- geles County Democratic 59th Street Elementary received nearly $200,000, which allowed them to bring in a It's time we do more! LAUSD must work At the time of Moore’s litical party I want to belong Party are open to the full-time social worker and an intervention collaboratively with advocates, parents, and death, the California Dem- to. One that sees the lives of public for any registered coordinator. principals to demonstrate its investment in ocratic Party and the Los Black people as expendable. Democrat to attend, only Audubon Middle School received $483,000, SENI 2.0 and to ensure proper implementation Angeles County Demo- As Democrats—particularly County Central Commit- which allowed them to bring in an Assistant to support the students with the high and Principal, a program coordinator for highest needs. cratic Party was being led Black Democrats–that is not tee Members are allowed high-need students, and take kids on more by one of Buck’s long- the type of return we expect to vote. field trips. - on our years of investing in That’s right. Just be- Manual Arts High School received Learn more and join us, visit: time friends — Eric Bau www.EquityAllianceForLAKids.org man — someone who I - bethe Democratic Party with our ing a registered Democrat $1,513,000 which allowed them to reduce class sizes, hire additional counselors, lieve helped to protect Buck time and our votes. does not make you a part administrators, intervention coordinators, with his silence and willing- So I am running for a seat of your local Democratic and campus aides, and provide ness to look the other way. on the County Central Com- Party. You have to pay professional development and training time A year and a half later, mittee. your dues, be in good to their faculty. A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY, FEBRUARY DECEMBER 20, 26, 2020 2013 DNA {continued from Pg. A-1} entity and that’s the board. bers Curren Price and Mar- cil. The 10th District expe- queece Harris-Dawson to rienced a pretty significant address community con- uptick of homelessness, cerns and mount projects from 1,300 individuals in that positively impact city 2018 to 1,600 individuals and county residents who in 2019. Who knows what live in the areas that each it will be in 2020 when we official represents. He is get that data,” he remarked. acquainted with others on “Currently, I have seven the council from his service people on my staff, who I from the very beginning in State legislature and the call my Homeless Huddle, of my career and remained MTA Board. that work that issue from a with me up to this point. “Many relationships [al- policy, land use and constit- So, there are parts of the ready] exist, so there are no uent services perspectives. district that I now am run- strangers and no surprises. I I would like to replicate ning for that have been ele- just look forward to the op- that on the City Council and ments of all of the districts portunity to enhance what’s really demonstrate what that I have served over the going on there, benefiting can and should be done to past 30 years,” said Ridley- from what they are doing address this crisis of con- Thomas. and to be helpful in any way sequence. It’s a state of Looking towards the next that I can,” said Ridley- emergency,” insisted Rid- phase of his life, “I’ve been Thomas. ley-Thomas. blessed with an abundance He also intends to contin- As with other challenges of energy and with good ue his strong emphasis on that he has faced, Ridley- health all of my life. My E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/SENTINEL eliminating homelessness. Thomas believes that family has been tremen- Mark Ridley-Thomas Long before Ridley-Thom- homelessness can be de- dous and my wife, my sons as was appointed by Gover- feated and he aims to work- are a stabilizing force in my foundation for the City’s fillment that I derive from We develop and pass the Department of Neighbor- being in public service,” ac- budget. We propose and hood Empowerment. Serv- knowledged Ridley-Thom- adopt [legislation]. With ing the last 12 years as the as. “I think there is a need respect to the quasi-judicial 2nd district county super- to have individuals that are rules, we are responsible visor – the first African committed to this work and for probation and the Pub- American man elected to can do this work and I see lic Defender offices and the board - he spearheaded myself in that category. we oversee and uphold the the campaign to reopen the That is why I remained in budget of the District At- Martin Luther King Jr. Hos- this work.” torney and the Sherriff’s pital. His enjoyment of pub- Department,” explained In between those offic- lic service, coupled with Ridley-Thomas. es, Ridley-Thomas served his extensive experience on “Serving on the City Coun- four years in the Califor- multiple levels of govern- cil affords me an opportu- nia State Assembly where ment, are likely two of the nity to take all this experi- he led the efforts to rede- factors that influenced his ence and focus it in a very velop Exposition Park and decision to seek the 10th concentrated way and a rich attract an NFL team to the district council seat. way, for enhancement of Memorial Coliseum. Dur- Expanding on his quali- the people of the 10th Dis- ing his tenure in the State fications, Ridley-Thomas trict and I look forward to Senate from 2006 to 2008, said, “There’s no one on the that,” he said. he launched the fight for a City Council that has the Another advantage that E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/SENTINEL living wage for airport-area amount of experience that Ridley-Thomas said he Mark Ridley-Thomas hotel workers. I had as an office maker or would bring is the ben- Even before holding the breadth of experience efit of relationships he al- nor Gavin Newsom as co- ing closely with his team - life, an aspect of my success elected office, Ridley- that I have had as a law ready maintains with ex- chair of the Statewide Task whom he describes “as the that’s undeniable - my wife, Thomas battled on behalf of maker and that is why I’m isting council members. Force on Homelessness and best, bar none” on the issue. my sons, and my grandchil- working people in his role interested in returning to the As County Supervisor, he Supportive Housing, he In addition to his staff, he dren.” as executive director of the City Council.” works on various issues was sounding alarms about said, “My team includes Regarding his quest for Southern Christian Leader- In addition to his expertise such as human trafficking the crisis and urging munic- external supporters and ad- elected office, Ridley- ship Conference of South- in developing and imple- prevention with Council ipalities, private businesses visors that are uncompen- Thomas cited John 9:4 in ern California from 1981 to menting statewide policies, President Nury Martinez. and nonprofits to partner in sated. They include faith the Bible, paraphrasing, “I 1991. Clearly, the common he said that he has acquired If elected, he said, “I expect alleviating the burgeoning leaders, nonprofit leaders, guess I will ‘work while thread connecting all of his extensive knowledge in the that we will collaborate and situation. activists and advocates of it is yet day, for the night positions is the opportunity areas of “executive, admin- work even more forcefully “My priority is homeless- various stripes, so the team cometh when no man can to serve, a quality that ap- istrative, legislative, and on that. It is an important is- ness. I’m not going to give is deep and broad. work.’ So. I’m trying to do pears to be embedded in quasi-judicial rules” as a sue for me.” that fight up and I expect to “The team includes a faith- it while I can, while I am Ridley-Thomas’ DNA. county supervisor. Ridley-Thomas frequently do more and better from the ful group of constituents endowed with the capacity “There is a lot of ful- “In the County, there is one unites with Councilmem- vantage of the City Coun- who have been with me to do it.”

DuBois Oscar-winner Viola Davis, “true diva back then, fancy {continued from Pg. A-1} who played the role of Flor- dressing, the wigs, doing ida in the live version of the thing. ... the real woman said. No additional details, skills when a young Janet “Good Times” that aired on woman,” said Stanis. “She including her age, were im- Jackson joined the show ABC in December, posted a brought it, didn’t she?” mediately available. as the abused child Penny; picture of herself, DuBois, Her film credits included Stanis said DuBois appeared DuBois’ character would go Stanis, Tiffany Haddish 1970’s “Diary of a Mad to be in good health when on to adopt Penny, and the (who played Willona) and Housewife,” “I’m Gonna they appeared two weeks story line also forged a long, Corinne Foxx on the set of Git You Sucka” and “Char- ago at a signing event. Her close relationship between the broadcast. lie’s Angels: Full Throttle.” birth date was something she DuBois and Jackson, who “Oh man!!! Just saw you! She was credited in numer- kept to herself, Stanis said. would go on to become a What a pleasure it was to ous other films as varied as “Nobody really knows,” said multiplatinum superstar; she meet you,” she wrote. “You “Basic Instinct,” “Next Fri- Stanis, who recalled telling cast DuBois as her mother in shaped so much of the best day” and “Tropic Thunder,” DuBois, “’Oh, you’re so her 1986 “Control” video. memories of my childhood! which included “Movin’ on lucky. Nobody knows your Jackson paid tribute to Du- God bless you, Ja’net Du- Up.” age, girl!’” Bois in an Instagram post on Bois!” DuBois was a co-founder DuBois had a prolific career Tuesday. DuBois’ career started in of the Pan African Film beyond the 1970s hit “Good “I am so very saddened to theater, where she appeared Festival, which since 1992 Times,” winning two Emmy hear my longtime friend in Broadway productions has showcased films meant Awards for her voice work Ja’Net DuBois has passed of “Golden Boy” and “A to promote a greater cultur- on the WB series “The PJs.” away. I saw first hand how Raisin in the Sun,” accord- al understanding of people DuBois’ Willona was the sin- she broke stereotypes and ing to a biography on her of African descent. gle, sexy neighbor and best changed the landscape for website. A performance in The festival, which is be- friend to star Esther Rolle’s Black women in entertain- “The Hot l Baltimore” in ing held in Los Angeles and Florida Evans. Though the ment,” she wrote. “I’m Los Angeles caught the eye runs through Sunday, on PHOTO BY ARNOLD TURNER/INVISION/AP comedy had plenty of one- grateful in recent years I had of Norman Lear, who de- Tuesday released an image In this Feb. 17, 2013, photo, Ja’Net DuBois attends liners, DuBois’ appearances a chance to see her and cre- veloped “Good Times” and mourning DuBois, calling Los Angeles Premiere of “Free Angela and All Politi- gave an extra dose of come- ate more lasting memories. I “The Jeffersons.” her “Our Founder, Now cal Prisoners” at Pan African Film Festival at Rave dic relief. DuBois showed pray for comfort for all her DuBois’ Willona was a Our Angel.” Cinemas Baldwin Hills in Los Angeles, California. off more of her dramatic family and friends.”

up first.” Vote {continued from Pg. A-1} Time will tell what the out- can vote at any voting center and technical advisors who come will be. Registrar- within Los Angeles County. have worked over the past Recorder/County Clerk “Los Angeles County seeks decade to modernize the vot- Dean Logan concluded, “It to transition from using ing experience with and for is appropriate and expect- 1960’s era technology to a Los Angeles County voters.” ed that the VSAP system modern, secure, publicly- While Padillla and Logan would undergo unprece- owned system. The county, share the same optimism dented review and testing. along with hundreds of ex- about the radical move many The responsibility for ad- perts, and thousands of pub- Black leaders are concerned ministering elections in the lic volunteers have created about the role out. President nation’s largest, most com- the first in the nation pub- of the Baptist Ministers Con- plex voting jurisdiction us- licly-owned voting system,” ference of Los Angeles and COURTESY PHOTOS ing a publicly owned vot- noted Secretary of State Southern California Rev. Voters will have choices in their Polling Places. ing system warrants a high Alex Padilla in announcing K.W. Tullous stated, I’m standard of achievement approval of the system. very concerned in reference our seniors. It’s a major vote in high propensity. in a position to retain our and security,” added Lo- Registrar- Recorder/County to the amount of voting loca- concern.” However, our young people seats amongst other minor- gan. “The County stands Clerk Dean Logan added, tions for our community. “I City of Carson Council- do not. It is my hope that ity groups.” firm in its commitment to “This is a significant ad- know the county has spent member Jawane Hilton with the new system both Hilton continued, “Same meet or exceed that stan- vancement for Los Angeles money to get the word out shared his thoughts, “I am the young and mature gen- day registration and acces- dard.” County. I want to thank our but I’m not sure how many waiting to see how it turns erations turnout in greater sible voting places are a design and manufacturing of our seniors are aware. I out. Historically, African numbers. This will be a step in the right direction. To find your nearest voting partners and all the stake- hope there is some sort of American ages 50- plus tell-tell sign whether or not It’s now a matter of which center visit www.lasenti- holders, usability experts contingent plan to mobilize consistently turn out the African Americans will be sleeping giant will wake nel.net THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 DCCC Employs Innovative Game Plan to Increase New Democratic Majority Campaign arm of House Dems expanding access to ballot thru legal victories

PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA A voter takes advantage of the DCCC’s “Cycle of Engage- COURTESY PHOTO ment Initiative” which provides greater access to voting COURTESY PHOTO House Majority Whip (Rep.) Jim Clyburn (SC-06). for people of color. DCCC Chairwoman Cheri Bustos.

BY D. KEVIN MCNEIR U.S. so that voters backing cycle we are going to keep lar program, “March For- solidify and increase the year-long efforts to both Washington Informer the Democratic agenda can pushing this work forward. ward,” which began with 60- Democratic Majority. solidify and increase the cast their ballots free of That means devoting serious plus field organizers in bat- “As Democrats, we’ve Democratic Party’s base of With several Democratic recent voter suppression tac- resources to engaging vot- tleground states across the always drawn our strength voters of color. presidential hopefuls bow- tics fueled by Republican ers, inspiring them and then U.S. ahead of November from the people we fight for Late last month, Bustos, ing out of the race following legislators in Congress. making sure they turn out to 2020 – the earliest they’ve each and every day... and our along with House Majority lackluster results in Iowa Cheri Bustos, who in her vote in November.” ever begun to engage Demo- first major investment of the Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and New Hampshire, those role as DCCC chairwoman, Bustos notes that when it cratic coalitions as they 2020 cycle [March Forward] and DCCC General Counsel who remain have set their heads what serves as the comes to the litigation, win- attempt to take grassroots puts boots on the ground in Marc Elias, held a press con- sights on scoring big in pri- sole official campaign arm ning ballot access and simi- organizing to the next level. dozens of communities ference during which they mary elections or caucuses of the Democrats in the larly-related lawsuits which Following on the program’s across America,” she said. highlighted a legislative vic- in Nevada, South Carolina House of Representatives, protect early voting days positive results in 2018, field “Whether it’s tackling the tory that should be celebrat- and the delegate-rich “Super says their mission remains yield positive consequences managers receive training in high cost of health care or ed by all Americans. Tuesday” showdowns clear: to support Democratic well beyond the current elec- communications, digital, fighting for fair wages, we A collaborative effort (March 3) in their bid to candidates every step of the tion cycle of 2020, particu- research and field tactics – believe in an America where initiated by the South Caroli- challenge the Republican way, up and down the ballot, larly for Blacks – still dispro- all aimed toward executing everyone has the opportunity na Democratic Party and the incumbent, Donald Trump, in their efforts to both fortify portionately disenfranchised more modern campaign to succeed.” DCCC recently led to the for control of the White and expand the newly- despite both record-breaking strategies. As an example of their elimination of South Caroli- House and Congress. forged Democratic Majority. numbers of Blacks elected to Since its inception, hard work, the DCCC na’s requirement – one But their ultimate suc- “[We] know that voting Congress and the landmark, March Forward looks to recently celebrated a legisla- which they deemed as cess, both in the primaries is an essential right and that two-term victory of Barack bring more Americans, in tive victory in South Caroli- unconstitutional – that and General Election, may expanding access to ballot is Obama as the nation’s first cities big and small, into the na, just ahead of the upcom- potential voters provide rest on the ability of the good for our democracy,” African-American president. Democratic Party while con- ing State primary, which their full nine-digit Social Democratic Congressional she said. “This legal strategy Thus, their efforts serve as tinuing the DCCC’s herald- opens access to the ballot for Security number when reg- Campaign Committee is only more urgent as critical civil rights work with ed “Cycle of Engagement” – nearly one million unregis- istering to vote. [DCCC] – the official cam- Republicans have been the Democratic party leading a program designed to foster tered voters, 400,000 of The lawsuit served as paign arm of the Dems in emboldened by President the way. greater voter registration whom they estimate to be part of an eight-figure the House – to rack up Trump’s baseless and dis- Initiatives Launched drives within communities people of color. investment from the DCCC enough victories in pending proven claims of voter to Foster Dems’ Success of color. A spokesperson for the and DSCC in their collec- or future voting rights litiga- fraud. We are working to in 2020 Bustos says March For- DCCC said the next several tive battle to fight voter sup- tion awaiting rulings in remove barriers to the ballot Last Spring, the DCCC ward continues to be an weeks should be viewed as pression laws across the courtrooms throughout the box and throughout the unfolded a multi-million dol- important step in the path to crucial in the organization’s country. A-10 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER FEBRUARY 26,20, 20132020

AssociAted Press ony cannabis convictions With the latest action, ``She is a role model for cases that date back to Code for America will have for our children and we Los Angeles County 1961. The district attor- helped dismiss more than strive to serve our stu- prosecutors are joining oth- ney’s office also sought the85,000 marijuana convic- dents with the same kind er district attorneys to use dismissal of approximately tions in five counties- in of love, advocacy, and technology to wipe out or 4,000 misdemeanor canna- cluding LA, San Francisco, courage that she served reduce as many as 66,000 bis possession cases. Sacramento, San Joaquin our country,`` Board old marijuana convictions Of those getting relief and Contra Costa, officials President Stephanie Her- years after California vot- under the plan, approxi- said. nandez-Jarvis said in a ers broadly legalized the mately 32% are African ``This is a clear dem- statement. drug. American, 20% are white, onstration that automatic The school’s PTA The county is working 45% are Latino, and 3% are record clearance is possible had proposed the name with the Code for America other or unknown, officials at scale and can help to change. It will be the first nonprofit tech organiza- right the wrongs of the school in Northern Cali- tion, which uses com- failed war on drugs,`` fornia and the second in puter algorithms to find Evonne Silva, Code the state to be named in eligible cases that are for America’s Senior Michelle Obama’s honor, otherwise hard to iden- Program Director of the district said. tify in decades-old court Criminal Justice, said The other school is in documents. The group in a statement. the Los Angeles neigh- has offered its clear my The computer pro- borhood of Panorama record technology free AP PHOTO gram not only identifies City. to all 58 state district attor- Cannabis plant eligible cases, but automat- Wilson Elementary neys. ically fills out forms to file was named for Woodrow ``The dismissal of tens said. with the courts. It can ana- Wilson, the 28th president of thousands of old canna- California voters ap- lyze conviction eligibility AP PHOTO/HAU DINH of the United States. bis-related convictions in proved eliminating some for about 10,000 people per Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama listens to female The school currently is Los Angeles County will pot-related crimes and wip- minute, instead of requiring students at the Can Giuoc high school in Long An province, closed for reconstruction bring much-needed relief to ing out past criminal con- county employees to dig Vietnam, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. and its 430 students have communities of color that victions or reducing felo- through individual records. been using a temporary disproportionately suffered nies to misdemeanors when District attorneys have campus in El Cerrito. the unjust consequences they legalized marijuana in until July to decide whether AssociAted Press School District unanimous- A new state-of-the- of our nation’s drug laws,’’ 2016. to dismiss sentences or ly voted to rename Wilson art school facility bear- District Attorney Jackie But there was no easy fight reducing the- convic A San Francisco Bay Elementary School in Rich- ing Michelle Obama’s Lacey said in a statement. way to identify an estimat- tions. Area school district voted mond as Michelle Obama name is expected to open Lacey planned a Thursday ed 200,000 cases statewide. Prosecutors in Balti- Wednesday to name an ele- Elementary School. in time for the 2020-21 news conference to an- Convicts had to file peti- more, Seattle, Chicago and mentary school after former The wife of President school year, according to nounce the plan. tions on their own to get other cities have said they First Lady Michelle Obama. Barack Obama is known for the district. Prosecutors this week their records changed or also would clear eligible The board of the West her support of educational asked a Superior Court hire lawyers for help with marijuana convictions. Contra Costa Unified and child health programs. judge to dismiss 62,000 fel- the process.

Jobs {continued from Pg. A-1} construction projects to en- ity, benefits such as health welcomed by many in the hance the public transporta- insurance, and the path to a community given the es- tion system in L.A. and to better life. timated $63.6M in labor increase capacity at some Widely praised for its income and over one thou- of the busiest airports in the creative place-keeping mis- sand jobs, which are ex- world through moderniza- sion, Destination Crenshaw pected to become available tion initiatives. In the com- plans to have an impact on as a result of construction ing years, the city of L.A. the community well in ad- on the project. will undergo tremendous vance of its physical com- Equipped with the growth, an opportunity pletion. In conjunction with knowledge that mass gen- that hasn’t been adequately Councilmember Marqueece trification is less likely to communicated to Black An- Harris-Dawson, this project occur in major metropolitan gelenos. will create a robust local cities experiencing a signif- Historically, public sec- workforce while increasing icant increase in public sec- tor jobs have been the cor- access to high-paying jobs tor jobs, Destination Cren- nerstone of building the and affordable housing. shaw is aiming to fortify Black middle class. Ap- To do this, Destination the community’s ability to COURTESY PHOTO proximately one in five Crenshaw will create a capitalize on development Destination Crenshaw is estimated to provide $63.6 million in labor income to Black adults work in pro- pipeline by recruiting new opportunities in the decades South L.A. fessions such as teaching, workers and residents with- to come by cultivating an USPS, driving buses and out trade experience. The extensive skilled worker its profound history, Desti- and community members tunities, enjoying local eats manufacturing, and are 30 advisory council of Des- force. nation Crenshaw has envi- are coming together for and take in performances percent more likely than tination Crenshaw has in- This is a collective effort sioned a future where the the Destination Crenshaw by Lula Washington Dance non-blacks to work in the dicated that it can and will to prioritize Black residents community is heralded for groundbreaking celebration Theatre and the World public sector. For millions require a minimum of 50% and local businesses that its innovative place-keep- on Saturday, February 29, Stage African Drummers. of Black Americans across local hire for workers who made Crenshaw the desti- ing. to participate and become To RSVP, visit destination- the country and in South are underrepresented mi- nation it is today. As Black To conclude Black more involved around job crenshaw.la/groundbreak- L.A., these jobs offer stabil- norities in trades. A move L.A. continues to reflect on History Month, residents and apprenticeship oppor- ing.

tion and other factors that Also, offering rehabilitated have proven to work against inmates clemency and a Steyer {continued from Pg. A-1} non-White citizens. Laws to second chance at life once be addressed and reformed released. His criminal justice re- their lives against the sys- under his watch include Steyer intends on creat- form will include ending tem. “Stand Your Ground,” while ing the Presidential Com- mass incarceration, breaking “Conversations like this fully funding the Violence mission on Anti-Recidivism the school-to-prison pipe- need to happen if we are go- Against Women Act. and Re-Entry, invest in the line, and fixing the pay-to- ing to reform the system,” More policies include Second Chance Act (SCA) play justice system. Actions David Carranza stated dur- fighting for fairer sentenc- Grant Program and invest include doubling the juve- ing the meeting. As a former ing policies, rebalancing the in housing establishments nile justice program to keep inmate of the San Quentin disparity between defen- for returning citizens. These kids out of prison and put- State Prison, Carranza ex- dants and prosecutors. Im- programs will allow for a ting an end to the prison in- pressed all he wanted upon proving prison conditions, more effective transition, dustrial complex by closing his release was to get his life encouraging better rehabili- allow former inmates to re- private prisons, abolishing on track and be treated fairly tation of inmates, improve gain certain freedoms, like cash bail and court fees. The amongst society. Applaud- prison conditions and break voting rights upon their so- result will be a reduction in ing Steyer, he continued, AP PHOTO the tie of the prison to indus- cietal return. the number of people being “We need bold leaders to Tom Steyer trial complex, which forces In his report, Steyer put into the system as well as end the cash bail and war on inmates to work under pred- claims to understand the prioritizing rehabilitation ef- drugs and ensure sentencing of the Office of Juvenile pipeline. atory and discriminatory only way to move forward forts of those incarcerated to policies that match the se- Justice and Delinquency Another major goal conditions. as a country is to reorient make for a better transition verity of the crime … These Prevention. Also coordi- that would greatly af- Other big issues to tack- the current system. Underly- into society. plans make it possible for us nate with the Health and fect the lives of Black le, the war on drugs and ing issues that have continu- During his announce- to succeed.” Human Services Agency, and Brown people if suc- ending the cash bail system ously led to discrimination, ment, he shared lunch with Steyer’s plans promise Housing and Urban De- cessful, is the reform of nationwide. Together, those criminal behavior, and lack former inmates in Rich- to implement progressive velopment Agency, De- policing. Steyer’s will at- two policies have kept more of rehabilitation need fur- mond, C.A. where they dis- reforms of the juvenile jus- partment of Education tempt to work with local Black and Brown people ther support to correct sig- cussed current systems and tice system, including creat- and others to get a deeper law enforcement and the under police custody for mi- nificant mistakes of Ameri- methods to benefit Black and ing the Bureau of Juvenile look into the issues that communities combating nor offenses due to various ca’s history. Brown people fighting for Justice and expand the roles feed the school-to-prison racial bias, facial recogni- discriminatory practices.

{continued from Pg. A-6} Cannick this critical elected office and the Members volunteer In closing, you want to Members who will look out reatown, Larchmont Vil- the County Central Commit- for granted. their time to help run the elect County Central Com- for and represent everyone lage, Pico-Union, Westlake, tee seats are treated the same There are very few Party. mittee Members whose with integrity. Wilshire Center and Vernon as candidates for judge. We Black people elected to Only the top seven votes and silence cannot be These seats are very im- can vote for me. either skip over it or pick County Central Commit- vote-getters will be elected bought. You want to elect portant and directly impact But whether you can vote names based on if they look tee in Los Angeles County from each Assembly Dis- County Central Committee the makeup of your local for me is not my point. My like the names of Black peo- and even fewer in leader- trict and only registered Members who will hold the Democratic Party. point is that everyone, no ple. We’ve seen what years ship. If we want the Party Democrats or No Party Los Angeles County Dem- matter what Assembly Dis- of doing that has done to to take us, our vote and our Preference voters who re- ocratic Party leadership Jasmyne A. Cannick is trict you live in, will have our criminal justice system. issues more seriously then quest a Democratic ballot, accountable to the People running for County Cen- the opportunity to vote for Well, it’s had the same effect we have to be at the table- can vote for County Central and not to their favorite tral Committee in the 53rd members of their commu- on the Democratic Party. -versus on the menu. Committee Members to be elected officials. Most im- Assembly District. Learn nity to represent them in the As voters, we have to do There is no compensa- elected to the Los Angeles portantly, you want to elect more about her campaign Democratic Party. Too often our research and stop taking tion for this elected office County Democratic Party. County Central Committee at voteforjasmyne.com. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11

of the “100-to-1”: A harsh trina, Rochell started Convicted in 1988 of nonviolent drug offense, crack cocaine sentencing a campaign that raised inmate seeks redemption and clemency disparity that punished pri- money for victims of that marily African Americans horrific storm. He also led Rochell arrived at the “100 times harsher than a fundraising effort that By Stacy M. Brown prison in 1988 in hand- [the sentencing for the] netted $3,700 for a young NNPA Newswire Senior cuffs. powdered cocaine used pri- boy’s prosthetic eye. Be- Correspondent Black, an ex-member marily by White people,” cause his mother had no of the House of Lords who Povah stated. health insurance, the young To paraphrase the ran a media empire, arrived Due to a backlog in cas- boy wore an eye patch theme song from the “Fresh in March 2008, escorted to es, the public defender rep- over his eye at school and Prince of Bel-Air,” this is the prison in a black SUV resenting Rochell has yet endured tremendous bully- the story of how Rufus Ro- with tinted windows. to file a motion on his- being, which moved Rochell chell’s life was turned up- By prison standards, half, Povah added. “They to action. side down. Rochell and Black made have said he’s on the list, “Rufus has watched It’s not a rags-to-riches for odd cellmates, but an but we were first to contactmen walk out of Coleman, Philadelphia-to-Califor- unlikely bond was estab- the public defender’s officewho served far less time, nia story, like that of Will lished between the two famm.org immediately after the bill while he waits his turn. We Smith’s fictional television men and they eventually Rufus Rochell passed,” she stated. submitted his paperwork as character. Rochell’s story is became close friends. When approached for a clemency candidate and the real-life account of how As a new inmate, Ro- which ordered the lower Trump. comment, a representa- hope this will bring him the crack epidemic of the chell was forced to ‘walk court to review its decision “I do feel forgotten. I’m tive at the federal publichome,” Povah stated. 1980s is inextricably linked the gauntlet,” traversing in Black’s case. Bail was probably one of the old- defender’s office said they“We have helped him to today’s cry for criminal through a line-up of his fel- granted, and Black went est crack cocaine cases in weren’t at liberty to com- every step of the way, with justice reform. low prisoners. However, back to the high life. America in which a person ment on cases. submitted letters on his be- It’s also the story of when welcoming Black, “He deserved it,” Ro- is still incarcerated,” Ro- Meanwhile, Rochell half. The Warden wrote a how the rich and powerful who’d been convicted ofchell told NNPA Newswire chell said during the tele- still languishes in prison letter to his Judge, we have receive special privileges, fraud and embezzlement, in a telephone call on Mon- phone interview. after 32 years. Both of his written and coordinated while the poor and power- prison staff closed access day, February 10, from the “But I’m very optimis- parents have died. He also with his unit team that is less can only dare to dream. to an entire floor. federal prison at Coleman. tic. I saw what Kim Kar- lost a niece, and his only supportive, among other Nearly 20 years into Rochell spent much “Conrad Black is a good dashian did for Alice John- child was born shortly af- things,” she said. Rochell’s 40-year prison of his time in the prison’s man, and I don’t have any son, and I’ve seen people ter his incarceration. He’s Rochell also has a sentence for conspiracy to law library, while Black tu- resentment,” said Rochell. talk about me.” never spent time with his standing job offer when distribute crack cocaine at tored inmates to help them The letter that Rochell Amy Povah, president daughter outside of prison he’s released. a federal prison facility in achieve a high school di- wrote on behalf of Black of the CAN-DO Founda- walls. “I have a job offer at Coleman, Florida, Conrad ploma. helped convince a judge to tion, which advocates for “I’ll be 69-years-old the museum in Plant City Black, a famous billion- Two years after his ar- release him. Black eventu- shorter sentences for non- this year and freedom as a curator of artifacts aire and friend of Donald rival, Black’s attorneys ally received a pardon from violent drug offenders, put would certainly be nice,” and unique art pieces,” Ro- Trump, was sentenced to successfully argued before an old friend: America’s Johnson at the top of its list Rochell stated. chelle stated. “I just need the same penitentiary. the U.S. Supreme Court, 45th president, Donald J. of federal prisoners who Rochell maintains his people to remember me. I deserve a commutation or status as a model prisoner. want to make a big differ- pardon from the president. He has remained actively ence in my community. I “It’s time for Rochell’s involved in a prison min- need that second chance. release,” said Povah, who istry; has led programs like I have a daughter, two has put together a clem- Fathers Behind Bars; My grandchildren, and I’ve got ency petition on Rochell’s Brothers 2 Keep Ministry, relatives who are waiting to Sentinel newS Service During the orienta- ployment or a paid intern- behalf. and Stopping Family Vio- help me. tion, candidates will learn ship. “He should have been lence. “I know I will be a posi- Brotherhood Crusade about Brotherhood Cru- Spots are limited! To home under the First Step Rochell has received tive and productive citizen – YouthSource Center has sade’s Jr. Executive CareerRSVP and take advantage Act,” Povah stated. “The numerous commendations as well as an inspiration to immediate slots avail- Readiness Training and Job of this opportunity or to First Step Act passed into and is the recipient of four others who might walk my able for students to learn Placement Program and obtain more information, law over a year ago. It -re NAACP Humanitarian path but won’t if I get one about the craft of filmmak- the Brotherhood Crusade please contact Nakia Bra- duced sentences for people Awards. hour of their attention. ing from pre-production Video Production, editing zier via email at nbrazier@ like Rufus who are still part After Hurricane Ka- through post-production and graphic design class- brotherhoodcrusade.org or for youth 16-24. es, which connects young call (323) 903-6926. Students will learn people to employment that Old paint. Solvents. Batteries. about writing, directing, leads to middle-wage ($18 Who is Eligible editing, production and de- per hour or more) careers. to Participate? Computer monitors. These are veloping a short film. Once the orientation • Youth/Young adults TOO some of the household hazardous Individuals interested concludes, qualified andages 16-24 waste and electronic waste items in taking advantage of this eligible candidates who de- • Out of School or In tremendous opportunity are sire to move forward will School youth/young adults you can bring to a Roundup for invited to attend an orienta- be enrolled in the 10-week • Not employed recycling. It’s a great opportunity tion being held on Wednes- production classes begin- • Must live in the City to clean out your garage and day, March 25, from 4 p.m. ning March 30. of Los Angeles TOXIC clean up the environment. Our to 6 p.m., at the Brother- The classes will take • Must have the legal hood Crusade – Youth- place on Mondays and right to work in the United free drive-thru, drop-off events Source Center, located at Wednesdays, from 6:30 States are a quick, convenient, and 4401 Crenshaw Boulevard, p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the • Current or former fos- common-sense way to dispose of Suite 103, in Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade ter youth TO at the corner of Crenshaw YouthSource Center. • Homeless or runaway materials too toxic to and Leimert Blvds., in the Candidates who suc- youth trash, pour down Chase Bank building (en- cessfully graduate from • History of involve- a sink, or dump trance in the rear of the the program will be placed ment in the juvenile justice building). in full-time, part-time em- system TRASH in a storm drain.

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Explore more at g.co/blackhistorymonth � A-14 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 Aircraft Carrier Named After Doris Miller BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE Miller. The CVN-81 is a ginia He served breakfast not serve in the military at NNPA Newswire Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft that morning and was col- all but attendant, steward Contributor carrier scheduled to be built lecting laundry when his and cook positions were in 2023 and launched in ship was hit by the first of open to Blacks. Miller The U.S. Navy is set to 2028. seven torpedoes plus two enlisted in the U.S. Navy in name a new aircraft carrier Miller fought during the bombs. 1939 at 19. after World War II hero, attack on Pearl Harbor after “The sacrifice and patri- Two years after Pearl Doris Miller. Miller was a the Japanese surprise attack otism of heroes like Doris Harbor, Miller was killed in Mess Attendant 2nd Class on the islands on December Miller inspired me to pursue action when his ship Lis- from Waco, Texas. The air- 7, 1941. Miller was the first public service,” said Rep. come Bay was attacked by a craft carrier naming would African American to receive Bernice Johnson (D-TX). Japanese submarine during be the first to be named after the Navy Cross for valor, the “Though he is deserving of the Battle of Makin. Miller an African American. third highest honor in the even higher official recogni- was presumed dead and was In June of 2016, the Navy. Miller shot an anti- tion, including the Medal of declared “missing in action” USNS John Lewis (T-AO- PHOTO NNPA aircraft gun during the Honor, the announcement of on December 7, 1943, two 205), a U.S. Navy replenish- “The sacrifice and patriotism of heroes like Doris Miller attack on Pearl Harbor the naming of this vessel on years after his heroic actions ment oiler was named after inspired me to pursue public service,” said Rep. Bernice though he had no training on Martin Luther King Day at Pearl Harbor. civil rights legend and Con- Johnson (D-TX). “Though he is deserving of even higher the gun. He also took care of could not be more fitting,” Miller's heroic actions official recognition, including the Medal of Honor, the gressman John Lewis. But wounded members of the she added. were publicized numerous announcement of the naming of this vessel on Martin the USNS John Lewis is not Luther King Day could not be more fitting,” she added. ship he was on, the U.S.S. Until Franklin Roo- times in the Black press and a warship. West Virginia. sevelt’s administration, he became an icon of On January 19, the Navy announced that CVN-81 would be named after The U.S.S. West Vir- African Americans could African Americans. Jarrett Adams: Falsely Accused Man Re-enters Society as an Attorney BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE Adams would end up there was insufficient evi- School of Law in May The Innocence Project was NNPA Newswire serving close to 10 years dence to convict Adams and 2015. created to assemble legal Contributor before finally being exoner- that Adams’ lawyer had On Wednesday, January experts and law students in ated in 2007. The United been ineffective for failing 29, 2020, thirteen years an effort to examine and Jarrett Adams spent ten States District Court for the to locate and call a relevant after being exonerated, investigate questionable years in prison for a crime Eastern District of Wiscon- witness. Adams was admitted to the cases and overturn wrong- he did not commit. Adams sin denied Adams’ petition After his ordeal, Adams Wisconsin State Bar. Adams ful convictions. PHOTO: JARRETTADAMSLAW.COM was wrongfully convicted for exoneration, but on June became active in the move- was joined by Keith Find- As of November 17, Jarrett M. Adams was wrongfully convicted of sex- of sexual assault at age 17. 20, 2006 the U.S. Court of ment to assist those who ley, a co-founder of the Wis- 2019, the Innocence Project ual assault at age 17 and Appeals for the 7th Circuit have no resources to have consin Innocence Project at has worked on 189 success- He was then sentenced to 28 sentenced to 28 years in a years in prison at a maxi- overturned the District their cases challenged and a ceremony celebrating his ful DNA-based exonera- maximum security prison. mum-security prison. After Court and vacated Adams’ closely reviewed. After his bar admission at the Wis- tions. The Innocence Proj- After serving nearly 10 years filing numerous appeals conviction. false conviction and impris- consin State Capitol. ect cites various studies esti- and filing multiple appeals, Adams was exonerated with The Wisconsin Inno- onment, Adams earned a Founded in 1992 by mating that between 2% and Jarrett was exonerated with the assistance of the Wis- cence Project filed a petition Juris Doctorate degree from attorney Barry Scheck and 5% of all prisoners in the the assistance of the Wis- consin Innocence Project. on Adams's behalf asserting Loyola University Chicago Peter Neufeld in New York, U.S. are innocent. consin Innocence Project. Trump Administration Cuts Food Stamps for at Least 700,000 Americans BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE Agriculture Secretary cent of the total population. ple liars and maniacs, of dollars in tax breaks to NNPA Newswire Sonny Perdue and Brandon In the U.S., 27 percent of caged children, and cut his billionaire buddies—but Contributor Lipps, the deputy undersec- African Americans live in food stamps, and tried to he's making it harder for retary for the USDA’s Food poverty and 46 percent of take away health insurance struggling families to be The Trump Administra- Nutrition and Consumer African American children and let people die. But able to eat. I'll reverse this tion has finalized implemen- Services, spoke with (under age 6) live in pover- Republicans are outraged shameful policy,” wrote tation of new work require- reporters for under 20 min- ty, compared to 14.5 per- that a law professor used 2020 presidential candidate ment rules that would cut utes regarding the changes. cent of White children. his son’s name in an analo- and U.S. Senator Elizabeth food stamp benefits for The rule changes will take “We’re taking action to PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA gy?” wrote Rev. Dr. Warren (D-MA). 700,000 Americans. The effect on April 1, 2020. reform our SNAP program The work requirement rule William Barber referring to The rule change would average food stamp payout The work requirement in order to restore the digni- change will cause hundreds an exchange at a Dec. 4 limit states and force them of thousands of people to is $36 per month. Though rule change will cause hun- ty of work to a sizable seg- impeachment hearing and to restrict food stamp use to lose access to the Supple- the Trump Administration dreds of thousands of peo- ment of our population and mental Nutrition Assis- food stamp cuts. Barber has areas that have a 6 percent estimates that under 700,000 ple to lose access to the be respectful of the taxpay- tance Program or SNAP. been focused on a new age unemployment rate or high- people will be impacted by Supplemental Nutrition ers who fund the program. “poor people’s campaign” er. The national unemploy- their policy changes, the Assistance Program or Americans are generous ment behind SNAP, but, mirrored on the efforts of ment rate in October was Urban Institute estimates SNAP. people who believe it is like other welfare pro- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 3.6 percent. that the new Trump Admin- There are over 40 mil- their responsibility to help grams, it was never intend- in the 1960s. Income inequality and istration rule changes will lion people in the U.S. liv- their fellow citizens when ed to be a way of life,” Sec- “This is cruel and dis- cuts to poverty programs cause 3.7 million poor peo- ing in poverty — 1 of every they encounter a difficult retary Perdue told reporters. graceful. Donald Trump are likely to be an issue in ple to lose food stamps. 7 Americans and 12 per- stretch. That’s the commit- “Trump has called peo- will happily give millions the 2020 campaign. L.A. Homeless Services Authority Debuts Method of Tracking Available Housing BY CITY NEWS SERVICE Command is an effort to The HCC is based on the into more homes quicker and $106.5 million grant from city of Los Angeles instead revamp how city, county and crisis-response model devel- with less red tape.'' HUD to the Los Angeles of taking a countywide per- The Los Angeles Home- federal agencies work togeth- oped by the U.S. Department Representatives from Continuum of Care in 2017 spective, or that it was not less Services Authority, er and increase the speed and of Housing and Urban Devel- LAHSA, the Los Angeles had gone unspent within a fully equipped to respond to which oversees the region's effectiveness of getting opment to get people housed County Development calendar-year deadline. the exponential growth of the efforts to combat homeless- homeless people into avail- after a natural disaster. Authority, the Housing That happened, LAHSA homelessness problem. ness but has faced some ques- able housing. “Getting everyone in the Authority of the City of Los officials said, because of low Marston's presentation to tions over the speed and The HCC will use real- same room at the same time Angeles, the mayor's office, vacancy rates and higher the Board of Supervisors on scope of its work, unveiled an time data of the area's perma- lets us see the inventory we the County Department of market rates than public the HCC Tuesday was well- operational strategy today nent supportive housing can use to bring our neigh- Health Services and the housing authorities could received, but underlined that it says will mirror availability as well as funding bors home,'' Marston said. County Department of Men- pay, along with ``landlord another challenge -- finding responses to natural disasters. streams, available vacant ``When we turn complex tal Health are all included in bias'' against tenants with permanent supportive hous- LAHSA interim execu- units and how quickly man- inter-agency interactions into the HCC system. mental disorders or a history ing for homeless veterans. tive director Heidi Marston agers are moving people into face-to-face communica- Members have been of homelessness. Other prob- Marston was joined by said the Housing Central them, according to LAHSA. tions, we get more people meeting daily since the HCC lems arose from outdated, Doug Guthrie, president was developed in December, incompatible or complex sys- and CEO of the Housing WWW.IMWLAW.COM LAHSA officials said, and tems, officials said. Authority of the City of the HCC is part of the vision The obstacles produced Los Angeles. and planned restructuring of an average waiting period of Guthrie said 4,600 units the local homeless authority. 10 months from a person had been authorized for sup- According to LAHSA being matched to housing to portive housing for veterans and Mayor Eric Garcetti's signing a lease. in the fourth quarter of 2018, office, an average of 130 “It's unacceptable to but HACLA had only been homeless people in Los leave money on the table able to use 68% of the allot- Angeles move into housing that has been allocated to ted federal dollars. every day -- however, an ending homelessness,'' “We can't house people average of 150 people Marston said. “The work of if we don't get referrals from become homeless daily. the HCC showed us how the V.A.,'' Guthrie told the #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA “The homelessness cri- seemingly small obstacles board. PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES sis demands an emergency added up to death by a thou- The U.S. Department of TO THE COMMUNITY response, and moving the sand cuts. Through it, we Veterans Affairs has been SINCE 1943 needle means being nimble, can examine each problem, ``way behind'' in providing flexible and creative with address it and get the people referrals across the country, our resources,'' Garcetti said who are in our system into despite a focus on fixing the in a statement. ``People their new homes faster.'' problem, Guthrie said. experiencing homelessness LAHSA staff will soon Supervisor Kathryn need to be matched to solu- be located at local housing Barger called the underuti- tions more quickly, and authorities, where they can lization “embarrassing.'' She Housing Central Command shepherd and troubleshoot and other members of the will help us do that in a way applications. HCC will first board suggested that they that builds on the work be tested downtown and in could help move the ball for- already being coordinated East Los Angeles later this ward with federal officials. Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, out of our Unified Home- week, officials said. Veterans must be deemed W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie lessness Response Center.'' A housing vacancy web- eligible for federal benefits After identifying lags in site will be rolled out in before referrals for housing PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW filling available units of per- March to establish inventory can be made, and Barger sug- CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION manent supportive housing, awareness. gested that perhaps the coun- EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW LAHSA officials said they Earlier this month, the ty could do some of that …AND MORE consulted with experts at Los Angeles County Board screening itself. HUD with track records of of Supervisors called for a re- Supervisor Sheila successfully rehousing peo- evaluation of the structure of Kuehl said the board could ple after a natural disaster. LAHSA's operation. Some also work on changing P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Through the HCC board members expressed statutes that regulate the process, officials said they concerns that the authority administration of and eligi- discovered $30 million of a was focused too much on the bility for benefits. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-15 Mike Bloomberg Makes History with the Black Press of America BY STACY M. BROWN walk when it comes to his survey showed that NNPA Newswire Senior investing in African Ameri- Bloomberg rose 7 points Correspondent can-owned businesses.” overall, just two points Steven N. Larkin, the behind former Vice Presi- Recognizing the impor- NNPA advertising salesman dent Joe Biden, who tance of the Black vote and who helped in negotiations dropped 7 points. the reach of the Black Press with Bloomberg’s cam- Bloomberg now polls of America, Democratic paign, called the ad buy a second among Black voters Presidential Candidate Mike “Historic partnership with 22 percent to Biden’s Bloomberg has just deliv- between Mike Bloomberg 27 percent. The former New ered the largest single adver- and the Black Press.” York City mayor recently tising buy to the Black Press Reaching Black Ameri- unveiled his Greenwood Ini- in the 80-year history of the ca in 2020 is critical for all tiative, which is designed to National Newspaper Pub- presidential candidates, ignite economic justice for lishers Association (NNPA). PHOTO: MIKE BLOOMBERG MEETS WITH MOMS DEMAND ACTION VOLUNTEERS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. / MIKEBLOOMBERG.COM according to the Brookings African Americans. The NNPAis the nation- Bloomberg now polls second among Black voters with 22 percent to Biden’s 27 percent. Institute, a nonprofit public Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis al trade association that rep- The former New York City mayor recently unveiled his Greenwood Initiative, which is policy organization in Jr., the president and CEO resents 230 Black-owned designed to ignite economic justice for African Americans. Washington, D.C. of the NNPA, emphasized, newspapers and media com- In a recent study, “It is appropriate and polit- panies throughout the factor in the Democratic Americans by tripling their recognition that, while some researchers at Brookings ically providential that can- nation. Party primaries. net worth,” said Mayor Ben- people only talk about noted that candidates didates for the highest The $3.5 million ad buy Columbia, South Caroli- jamin. “The Bloomberg accomplishing important increase their chances of office in the nation recog- became official on Monday, na Mayor Steve Benjamin, model is intentionally initiatives, Bloomberg fol- winning the presidency by nize and sustain the signifi- Feb. 10, 2020, during Black who co-chairs Bloomberg’s focused on creating a mil- lows through. “Mike has a “taking the long-range cance of reaching African History Month. It enables campaign, said the deal is lion new African American history and a record as approach of energizing American voters through Bloomberg to continue his reflective of the former New homeowners, 100,000 new mayor, CEO, and philan- Black voters. Both parties the Black Press of America aggressive campaign for York City mayor’s commit- African American-owned thropist, of getting things should not discount the via the NNPA. Mike president with ads appearing ment toward building an businesses, and $70 billion done,” Benjamin stated. powerful recent election Bloomberg has now in Black Press of America inclusive economy. in federal capital to go in the “The ad buy not only is a results in which Black votes stepped up to the plate with publications throughout the “The Bloomberg cam- 100 most challenged neigh- show of respect to the determined the outcome.” the commitment of his upcoming Super Tuesday paign’s initiative is ground- borhoods across the coun- incredible impact and A new Quinnipiac poll resources at this pivotal states, as well as other key breaking, and it goes to sig- try.” importance of African revealed that Bloomberg is moment in history to affirm states where the Black vote nificantly increasing the Benjamin added that the American journalism but steadily gaining traction the importance of the Black will be the determinative economic health of African ad agreement counts as a also it is Mike walking the among Black voters. The vote in 2020.” Former DNC Chair Howard Dean Recalls His 2003 Run for President Says 2020 Dems must recognize minorities in order to defeat Trump

BY STACY M. BROWN Most impressively was been reading a lot of for- think it was a worse time, NNPA Newswire Senior the commitment of Ameri- eign newspapers and I also so unsettled." Correspondent can citizens often wit- knew that British Intelli- With the 2020 Iowa nessed by Dean on the gence had said there were Caucus kicking off pri- Howard Dean served campaign trail, he said. no weapons, which [For- mary season, Dean said he 12 years as governor of “I remember one time mer Vice President] Dick believes Democrats will Vermont and chaired the when I was in Iowa, and an Cheney and [Former Presi- face a fierce battle to win National Governors' Asso- older lady in a wheelchair dent] George W. Bush had back the White House. ciation, the Democratic came up and said, 'I want been telling everyone," "First, when you have a Governors' Association, you to take this $50.' She Dean stated. foreign government help- "We cannot have a party where the constituency looks and the Democratic gave me a bag of quarters “So, I was very much ing one of the parties, that's like one thing, and the people who are running at the top of the ticket look like something else," said Howard Dean, National Committee. that totaled $50. I told her against that war and I a major problem, and it who served 12 years as governor of Vermont and chaired But the toughest chal- that I couldn't take it, she wanted a universal health makes it more difficult," the National Governors' Association, the Democratic Gov- lenge the Yale graduate had been saving the money care system where every- Dean stated. "What [Russ- ernors' Association, and the Democratic National Com- said he ever experienced from her disability checks body had basic health care. ian President] Vladimir mittee. was his 2003 run for presi- and said the election was That's why I ran for presi- Putin is trying to do is not dent of the United States. that important," Dean stat- dent." so much to support a per- said. thinking about this and not “My wife didn't get ed. "I realized the burden Despite the massive son, but he's really trying Women count as the resist change. Trump has affected by it, my children that you who are running division in today's politics, to eliminate any idea of primary reason Democrats mobilized people who now didn't, but running for Pres- for president have on peo- Dean recalls a time when truth. He's attacking the have a chance to beat understand how awful the ident is the hardest thing I ple. You're really not doing America and U.S. politics country in a very clear and Trump because of females Republicans have done, ever did," Dean told NNPA it yourself, and if you are, were even more divided. more dangerous way. He's of all ages overwhelmingly and that they cheat, and Newswire. "It's very hard you're probably in the “During Vietnam, it gone further than they even favor the party, according they're dishonest. They work. You don't sleep. You wrong business." was so much violence. Not did during the Cold War. to Dean. don't care about the rule of eat crappy food – for sever- “This is a real responsi- that it couldn't get more So, these are pretty big Still, he noted that law. They're very danger- al months, I was on a bility." violent, but you had civil problems that we have to diversity must be reflected ous." peanut M&M's diet. I'd get Dean doesn't recall the rights leaders being beaten figure out how to over- in the 2020 Democratic The message from the off a train or a plane, and overriding occurrence that on the Edmund Pettus come." ticket. party should be that every- it's peanut M&M's." compelled him to run for Bridge, the lunch counters However, Dean said he “We cannot have a tick- one needs a job, and every- “There were plenty of president in 1993. in North Carolina, and all believes President Trump et that is two old White one needs an educational good days, mainly when "I knew we'd been lied kinds of stuff that went on can be defeated. guys. It cannot happen," opportunity, Dean said, you are unexpectedly in to about the war in Iraq. for a long time," Dean stat- “We have our core con- Dean stated. adding that racism in all front of 25,000 people," There were no weapons of ed. "Kids were being shot stituents and a good num- “We cannot have a forms must also be proper- Dean stated. mass destruction. I had dead at Jackson State. So, I ber vote Democrat, not party where the constituen- ly addressed. "And, we do because they love Democ- cy looks like one thing, and have to be sensitive about rats or hate Republicans. the people who are running unintentional racism, too," Black voters are the cornerstone African American and Lati- at the top of the ticket look he said. "If you haven't had no people of color in gener- like something else," he the experience, you can't al, actually all people of stated. understand, and you make of the Democratic Party color now, are in our camp. Dean continued: judgments that are based There's just one ethnic “Our constituency is on incomplete information. Black Voters are the most reliable voting block. group, Vietnam Americans, darker, younger, and more That's very common, and BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE vote. But it is also under- “Wake up, folks. The who don't vote for us," he female. So, we have to start it's not alright." 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By ALEXANDRA JAFFE but failed to register in poll- gether in service of public Associated Press ing and fundraising and good, and he drew on his never made it onto a presi- time working for Bain Cap- Former Massachusetts Gov. dential debate stage. Patrick ital developing businesses Deval Patrick, the last re- raised just $2.2 million in that promote positive social maining African American the final six weeks of last change as evidence. While candidate in a Democratic year, and while a super PAC some donors and moderate presidential field once de- created to support his bid Democrats said both his fined by its diversity, ended committed nearly that much message and the messenger his 2020 campaign Wednes- to advertising in the early were sorely needed, in a day after his late bid failed primary states last month, primary season dominated to catch fire or resonate with Patrick still barely regis- by progressives’ calls to voters. tered in New Hampshire. break up big corporations ``The vote in New Hamp- He blamed in part what he and expand government shire last night was not characterized as a media aid programs, Patrick’s ar- enough for us to create the narrative created around his guments seemed to fall flat practical win at the cam- late entry in the race. ``I’ve with some voters. paign’s back to go on to the met many people on the AP PHOTO/ANDREW HARNIK But in his Wednesday an- next round of voting.`` Pat- campaign trail who lament In this Feb. 8, 2020 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate former Massachu- nouncement, Patrick said rick said in a statement. how they wished I had en- setts Gov. Deval Patrick speaks at “Our Rights, Our Courts” forum New Hampshire that he heard from many Patrick came in second- tered the race sooner,`` he Technical Institute’s Concord Community College, in Concord, N.H. voters on the trail who ap- to-last in New Hampshire said in a statement. preciated his moderation, on Tuesday with just over ``We cannot keep mistak- cle. Valerie Jarrett, one of boost his chances in the But another New England and he warned the remain- 1,200 votes, after ignoring ing media narratives for Obama’s closest advisers, race. He offered what aides Democrat, Vermont Sen. ing candidates to avoid get- Iowa and focusing most of political outcomes. Political was one of Patrick’s most felt was a unique message Bernie Sanders, won the ting too bogged down in his time and resources on outcomes are entirely up to prominent supporters. in a field that ultimately state. Also, Pete Buttigieg, political divisions. the first primary. His deci- voters,`` he said. But Obama has largely boiled down largely to ca- the former mayor of South ``Patriotism demands, sion leaves just one other It’s a disappointing finish avoided wading into the reer politicians with little Bend, Indiana, emerged now more than ever, that candidate of color, Ha- for someone who, in part race, and Patrick said executive or private sec- as the leading moderate, we reject false choices. waii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, because of his rhetorical throughout the primary tor experience: that he had winning many of the same Despite our righteous an- a Samoan American, in skills, has long drawn com- that he didn’t expect the the track record as gov- centrist voters Patrick had ger, Democrats don’t have the Democratic contest. It parisons to former President former president to provide ernor and through years sought. to hate Republicans to be brings the number of Demo- Barack Obama. The two a boost to his bid. of business experience On the campaign trail, Pat- good Democrats. ... In that crats in the presidential pri- men are personally close Patrick hoped that by fo- to deliver on Democratic rick made a case for com- same spirit, we don’t have mary race to eight. and Patrick counts some of cusing on New Hampshire, priorities like fighting cli- passionate capitalism, the to hate moderation to be a Patrick launched his bid for Obama’s aides and donors the familiarity of a neigh- mate change and reforming idea that businesses and good progressive,`` he said. president in mid-November as part of his own inner cir- boring state would help health care. government can work to-

By DON BABWIN to mislead authorities and throughout the case. She ``I certainly would hope Associated Press drum up publicity. has suggested the criticism that the decision in this case ``Where was the outrage does have a lot to do with was based on the facts, the When a grand jury revived when Laquan McDonald race _ her race. evidence and the law,’’ she the criminal case against was killed in the year before ``I hAvE BEEN AskINg myself said. Jussie Smollett, the in- we discovered the video?’’ for the last two weeks what Marshall Hatch, a promi- dictment for many people she asked. is this really about?’’ she nent minister on the city’s called to mind two nights on What is more outrageous, said last year after her office West Side, said he thinks two different streets in the Cobb said, was watching dropped the charges. ``As the charges are part of same big city. the police department throw someone who has lived in a larger effort to siphon On one Chicago street was dozens of officers work- this city, who came up in the enough Black votes away a wealthy, famous Black ing hundreds of hours onto projects of this city to serve from Foxx to cost her a sec- man who claimed he was a Smollett’s case, which in- as the first African Ameri- ond term. As an example, victim of a racist, anti-gay volved no injuries, while can woman in this role, it he pointed to a television attack. On the other street giving far less attention to is disheartening to me ... ad by one of her opponents was a Black teenager shot the hundreds of shooting that when we get in these that includes a young black 16 times by a White police deaths elsewhere in the city. positions somehow the goal woman who says she did officer. The department, she added, posts change.’’ not get the same kind of A day after Smollett was went so far as to track down On Wednesday, it was not treatment in her criminal charged for a second time Smollett’s alleged accom- lost on her that the six-count case as Smollett did. with staging the attack, the plices in Africa while its indictment came just weeks Foxx has ``done a good job two cases reopened divisive rate of resolving homicide before an election in which for our community, and now arguments about the role of cases lags far behind other AP PHOTO/MATT MARTON, FILE Foxx’s opponents are using this will be used to kind of race and class in the justice major police forces. In this March 14, 2019, file photo, Empire actor Jussie her handling of the Smollett muddy her up,’’ he said. system and what fairness Erickson and others sug- Smollett arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court Build- case against her. looks like. gested that Smollett’s case ing for his hearing in Chicago. ``The integrity of the legal also raises serious questions system is at stake,’’ said Da- about political influence. vid Erickson, a former state They say special prosecu- appellate judge who teaches tor Dan Webb’s investiga- at Chicago Kent College of tion was important because Law. If Smollett ``would of what happened in the have walked away, every- days after Smollett was body would have thought first charged: Cook County there is no justice in Cook State’s Attorney Kim Foxx County.`` communicated with a mem- A special prosecutor de- ber of Smollett’s family at cided to prosecute Smol- the request of Tina Tchen, lett again, 11 months after Michelle Obama’s former county prosecutors dropped chief of staff. JOIN THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART (MAAA) & charges that the ``Empire’’ Her actions, critics say, sent $45.00 per ticket Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center (BHERC) for actor hired two men to fake a powerful message to any- Non Refundable the attack to further his ca- one who was paying atten- reer. He has maintained his tion. Price Includes innocence. ``This told everyone if you Veils the Musical Invitation to VIP Reception Delmarie Cobb, a local me- have the right friends, you Sunday March 15, 2020 dia and political consultant, can get away with it,’’ Er- Renaming MAAA Gallery to said she thinks less about ickson said. SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2020 Smollett’s account of what ``The last thing a prosecutor Sandra Evers-Manly happened, which she never should do is take the politi- believed, than about the cal temperature of anything 2:00pm Matinee Gallery 2014 fatal police shooting and make decisions based of Laquan McDonald and on that kind of influence,’’ Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (Receive reception invitation when how it took the city a year to said Ron Allen, a professor 4708 West Washington Blvd. you purchase ticket.) release the dashcam video _ at Northwestern Univer- Los Angeles, CA 90016 only after a judge ordered it sity’s law school. ``That’s Tickets available at MAAA or by phone (323) 294-7071 _ and to charge the officer utterly despicable.’’ with murder. 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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-17 The Art of Costume Design: Black Panther Plus Workshop Hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with Oscar winner Ruth E. Carter — Feb. 23, 12:30 p.m. — Academy Family Day. BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Design: Black Panther Plus in Manhattan, in Times wear it to school but it’s Contributing Writer Workshop on 02.23] It’s Square, come on — genius, meant to inspire you, to cre- going to be a lot of fun I’ve that’s my joint and the bill- ate with it. For it to be a part A lot is going on for already walked through the board is hello-huge. of your bigger story and that’s Academy Award-winning back areas where they’ve put RC: (laughing) Yes, what I love about it. costume designer Ruth E. up all the capes and masks [that Billboard] that’s my LAS: What’s next for Carter — the first African set up that the kids are face there. I wish I was in your Oscar-winning Costume American woman to win the going to color on and turn New York to see that to Designer for ‘Black Panther’ honor (Oscar for Best themselves into their very take a selfie. — Ruth Carter? Achievement in Costume own, unique superhero. I LAS: What motivated RC: I just finished Design), last year, for her think that sometimes we the collaboration with H&M designing ‘Coming ToAmer- work on Ryan Coogler’s forget about the kids. and why launch in February, ica, 2’ which is currently in blockbuster film “Black Pan- LAS: Wait, this is worth Black History Month? post-production. I have a ther”—but the most impor- repeating because I agree. RC: I’ve always loved book [entitled] ‘The Art of tant, today, is that she will be You said that sometimes we Black History Month as far Ruthie Carter.’ participating in the February forget about the kids, correct? back and I can remember LAS: No you don’t! Go, 23, The Art of Costume MIKE BAKER / ©A.M.P.A.S. RC: Yes. Sometimes we going to school.When I was in Design: Black Panther Plus Ruth Carter poses backstage with the Oscar for achieve- forget about the kids and their fifth grade, I can remember the Workshop which is hosted by ment in costume design during the live ABC Telecast of needs and how they connect teacher gave me the assign- the Academy of Motion Pic- The 91st Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on to the movies and the medi- menttocreatetheBlackHisto- ture Arts and Sciences Sunday, February 24, 2019. um and that you should never ry Month bulletin board and “Black Panther” is the for a king. LOS ANGELES SEN- underestimate what your show and so, I still remember 18th movie from the Marvel The Art of Costume TINEL: I’m a big fan of the kid[s] can do. that day. I drew a picture of Cinematic Universe but the Design: Black Panter Plus educational events that the LAS: Amen. Amen and Mary McLeod Bethune, she first to focus on a hero of Workshop day,which will end Academy Motion Picture Amen. Please, Ms. Ruth con- had that crown of wiry, gray color and Black Panther rep- with a screening of Black Pan- Arts and Sciences do every tinues because you are drop- hair and I put it on the center of resents an important mile- ther, takes place on February year. I’m particularly excited ping pearls of knowledge. the board, and I brought all the stone in the history of super- 23rd.Tolearnmoreandtoreg- about the February 23rd event RC: This program [The things that I could find in my hero cinema. In honor of ister: https://www.oscars.org/ — The Art of Costume Art of Costume Design: mom’s house, African sculp- Black History Month, the Black Panther Plus Work- tures and culture and I brought MIKE BAKER / ©A.M.P.A.S. events/art-costume-design- Design: Black Panther Plus Ruth Carter Academy choose to cele- black-panther-2018. “Black Workshop. Why is edu-cation shop] is a way to embrace it all in, and I stood at a round brate this film. Panther” (2018) is rated PG- important and why do you their creativity and their self- table and explained to people, Ms. Ruth! This event is designed for 13. Some material may not be think that ‘Black Panther’ has expression. my classmates, what every- RC: (laughing) I do [The kids between the ages of 8-17 appropriate for children under made such an impact? LAS: I feel strongly that thing was. And, so when I Art of Ruthie Carter] will be and will also include a 13. Both spots sell out quickly RUTH CARTER: Part we need to connect to the feel that someone wants to paired with the release of demonstration by 3D design- but for stand-by options calll of what I think made ‘Black parents so they understand collaborate with me in a ‘Black Panther 2’ and that er Julia Koerner along with (310) 247-2677. Panther’ so world-wide and the real opportunities that homage that’s going to be film will be starting in the the aforementionedAcademy Now let’stalk about inspi- embraced from all ages is that exist in the film industry for Black history month, the fall. It’s 2021, 2022, some- governor and Oscar-winning ration. One of my favorite we all need a superhero in our across the board. This is seri- first thing I thought of was where around there. costume designer Ruth E. words. It was an inspiration lives. As far back as I can ous work and their kids can what inspired me and how LAS: I’m getting tingles Carter. that connected Miss Carter remember, there were always live their dreams and still can I inspire others. —the small hairs on the back Original costumes from with the team at H&M cloth- comics and kids connect, have a substantial paycheck LAS: That’s what’s up. of my neck and my arms, are “Black Panther” will be on ing, and it was an inspiration adults connect so this is a and a successful career. What’s inspired me and how standing up. display along with hands-on that helped her design a line wonderful way for educators RC: Unfortunately a lot can I inspire others — very RC: (laughing) I’ve said costume design activities which has a very ‘90's vibe, a to connect with filmmaking of kids are left to figure Ruth Carter. everything. I have all kinds of which will be followed by a homage, and a nostalgic nod and to broaden kids scope in things out on their own RC: The Liberation flag stuff from my journeys from screening of “Black Panther.” to her famous designs from terms of what they can imag- which is unfortunate was a big inspiration. The ‘School Daze,’ ‘Do The Here's the real deal, Ms. Spike Lee's masterpiece "Do ine, as their superhero, as LAS: Can you share colors—red, black and green Right Thing,’ — I have so Carter is a genius and a living The Right Thing." what they can imagine them- your story? were something that I knew much to put in there. I have to legend, there I’ve said it. Her Miss Carter's H&M selves doing in this industry. RC: My mother was as a represented empowerment do some serious editing. Oscar win, which was his- clothing line debuted on Feb. LAS: That’s what I’m single parent, she was very and community,and vibrancy LAS: Ms. Ruth, you toric and well deserved just 13 and partnering with the talking about! I do care about busy trying to provide food and up with the race, Black are an exhibit yourself. I’d confirmed for the global non- clothing giant was not a quick our future, it’s not just BS and shelter, and so, I spent a power, all of these things called it — Just Ruth. film related community what decision but one that she's sliding from my mouth. That lot of time creating in my were very positive. RC: (Laughing) That’s was already well known in "very happy with" now.In the is why I stay encouraged and room. I was happy. I didn’t LAS: So, your H&M right. the industry. To say that Ms. end, her 11-piece collection is excited when I learn about feel like I missed out on any- clothing collaboration is This interview has been Carter’s designs for “Black filled with the colors that the Academy’s educational thing, but there were those timely? edited for clarity and length. Panther” were merely good is reminded her of liberation programs. I’m sorry Ms. times when she would take RC: [Yes] I feel like we Hosted by the Academy to miss the point. Ruth E. because, to her, it symbolizes Ruth, please continue. me to New York, to see a do need some positive mes- of Motion Picture Arts and Carter is a bold storyteller. "being independent and RC: (laughing) Exact- Broadway show. And I sages right about now. Sciences: TheArt of Costume She infused her designs with strong, knowing about the ly. We will be demonstrat- remember going to the movies LAS: Ya’ think? Design: Black Panther Plus the aesthetics of Afrofutur- authenticity of your culture." ing 3-D Printing. I’m going with my mom and enjoying it. RC: (laughing) And also Workshop with Oscar winner ism, which blends African Here is what Academy to show them slides of my LAS: I have a similar in a lot to of my work you do Ruth E. Carter — Feb. 23 mythologies with science fic- governor and Oscar-winning workroom. experience and for me and see representation from 12:30 p.m. —Academy Fam- tion to project a powerful and costume designer Ruth E. LAS: That’sa busy room. my mother, the Oscars were ‘School Daze,’ one of the ily Day is made possible in underrepresented potential Carter had to say about the RC: I just hope to engage our Super Bowl. Now, when characters is wearing a Sowe- part by a grant from the City for black people. By juxta- February 23, The Art of Cos- them in their future and just I cover the Oscars, I take my to tee-shirt, in ‘Do The Right of Los Angeles Department posing hand-crafted and 3D- tume Design: Black Panter the idea of imagination you mother, Ms. Jessie, with me. Thing’ even in ‘Black Pan- of Cultural Affairs. printed accessories, and tradi- Plus Workshop, aka The have to inspire them. I think Such is the power of cinemat- ther’ we represent the [col- At the time of filing the tional African styles and Black Panther Family Day it’s going to be a lot of fun. ic storytelling. ors] black and green. That’s The Art of Costume Design: modern silhouettes, Carter’s hosted by the Academy of LAS: The kid in me RC: Cinema is powerful. where I got started and I Black Panther Plus Workshop innovative design created a Motion Picture Art, working knows it’s going to be a lot This is one way that parents wanted to have some fun is at capacity. For standby multidimensional and awe- with H&M and being a little of fun. can carve out that little bit of with it and harken back to my please call (310) 247-2677. inspiring cinematic world fit girl with an imagination. RC: [TheArt of Costume time that they have to devote beginnings and people some- To learn more about The to their kids that is fulfilling thing to spin-off of, you Art of Costume Design: Black and enriching. know, it’s complete in that Panther Plus Workshop visit: Rep. Waters: Women are One Step LAS: I am so excited you can buy the sweatshirt https://www.oscars.org/events about your new H&M line. and the shorts, and the sweat- /art-costume-design-black- Closer in the Fight to Ratify the ERA Oh, Ms. Ruth, the big H&M pants and wear it to class, and panther-plus-workshop

COURTESY PHOTO Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43) and the women Members of the 116th Congress.

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE these words, if enshrined in and welcome the three our Constitution, would states—Nevada, Illinois, Congresswoman Max- have mammoth civil rights and most recently Vir- ine Waters (CA-43) issued implications for women ginia—that have since rati- a statement on the passage nationwide. These words fied the ERA. We now have of H.J.Res.79, a resolution could change our world for the requisite 38 states, and to remove the deadline for the better. They are the rea- this nation is ready for the the ratification of the Equal son that women across the next stage in the fight for Rights Amendment (ERA): country have fought for equal rights. “This week marked a decades for the ERA’s pas- “The ERA would guar- historic moment for sage, and they are the rea- antee gender equity in the women all across America. son I was so proud this Constitution for the first The House passed a vital week to cast my vote in time in our nation’s history. piece of legislation that favor of H.J.Res.79, which The ERA would add into gets us one step closer in removed the deadline for our democracy’s founda- our century-long struggle the ratification of the ERA tional document the recog- for equality: the ratification and brings us one step clos- nition that gender equity is of the Equal Rights er to equality. a core principle of our Amendment to the U.S. “The ERA passed Con- beliefs. It would provide Constitution. gress with bipartisan sup- women who have suffered “First introduced in port in 1972 and was quick- retaliation and discrimina- 1923, the text of the Equal ly ratified by 35 of the tion more avenues for jus- Rights Amendment is sim- needed 38 states. The arbi- tice. It would make our ple: ‘equality of rights trary, congressionally cre- country a more equal and under the law shall not be ated deadline for ratifica- more just, and I will never denied or abridged by the tion came and went in stop until the text of the United States or by any 1982, and H.J.Res.79, ERA is preserved in our state on account of sex.’ which I am a cosponsor of, Constitution and upheld as Despite their simplicity, would extend that deadline a core tenet of our law.” A-18 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Massacre isolated incident. At that calling the massacre on {continued from Pg. A-1} time in the United States, Black Wall Street, The Tul- alized racism. Even worse, claimed to have been as- Whites throughout the na- sa Race Riots. They called the KKK had the highest saulted by Dick Rowland.

genics movement was at its ties, which were effected, tion were targeting suc- it Race Riots to try to take height of publicly transpar- even by the current Mayor cessful Black communities the responsibility off the ent overt legalized activity of Tulsa, G.T. Bynum. and killing the peoples or White murderers and the in the USA and those bod- Amongst the Blacks of Tul- running them out. Does this White supremacist govern- ies could’ve been sold to or sa they call this case ‘The Greatest Conspiracy of Si- lence’ in history. They say membership and activity Sarah claimed Rowland at- this because even amongst in Oklahoma at that time. tacked her scratching her the Blacks in Tulsa it is ex- Those times were plagued hands and face and tearing pected to not talk about the with White people having her clothes. Dick Rowland events at all and many still an agenda of implement- was not arrested until the don’t talk about it, at all. ing terrorist attacks against next day and Sarah Page re- Yet, being positive creators Black communities nation- fused to press charges. Yet, many African Americans have embraced Tulsa’s, Greenwood District’s, Black Wall Street as the most revered prosperity Re- naissance in their history in the USA! Black Wall Street was also called Little Africa and many Black communi- ties have been sir named sound familiar? Currently, ment and media that insti- donated for experimenta- that as far away as The City the Socio-political term for gated and propagated this tions and legally. of San Bernardino, Califor- a non-violent approach to massacre against innocent Not until 1997 did the nia. It has a Little Africa wide. For example, the his- the local newspaper put out this is named gentrification! human beings. They were City of Tulsa put together Black community. Then toric Chicago Race Riots, an article promoting not re- The similar pattern of how also trying to shift responsi- a commission to study the there is Curtis “Wall-Street” Red Summer kicked off in porting but promoting the current gentrification is bility to put it on the Blacks massacre to figure out what Carol, who is a Black man 1919 due to violent White incident as a call to Whites happening on a wide scale when this was a one-sided really happened. The eye- in prison on a life sentence throughout the U.S.! This is event and attack. witnesses that now have who taught him-self how to reflective of the 1920’s na- Adding to insult, nobody passed away gave accounts trade stock from the prison tionwide onslaught against the Blacks populous of which is truly indicative of the Whites of the U.S. and the government propen- sity to sabotage the African American populous. As for Black Wall Street, for two days and nights the entire Greenwood dis- trict burned and there was a purge being implemented like the Nazi’s killed the terrorism. White citizenry to take action against all Jews. Martial Law was not just White supremacist Blacks of the Greenwood declared and the National Guard had to be brought in to stop it. By the end of the White supremacist rage, 3,500 homes were de- knows what the Whites of the violence and of phone and made himself a stroyed and 35 blocks were and government work- Black bodies being thrown Multi-millionaire. When in completely burned down. ers did with the bodies of in trucks and driven away. interviews he speaks of in- Immediately a local gov- the dead Blacks that they Even to this day the popu- spiration from Black Wall lar sentiment in Tulsa and Street. Even the rapper ‘The throughout Oklahoma and GAME’ of Compton started the USA is that a proper a record label named The investigation be reopened Black Wall Street Records! and justice be sought and if This all proves how African groups murdered Blacks in District and throughout can find the missing bodies Americans/Black Ameri- mass numbers throughout Tulsa. Whites from all over the USA and it all came to Tulsa and Oklahoma came its climax in Tulsa’s Black to kill Blacks. Wall Street! The day the report was

ernment cover up began. counted after murdering Knowing federal investiga- them. They never allowed tors would be coming the the physical bodies of hun- White local government dreds of Blacks to be seen officials and citizenry de- or returned to their fami- stroyed all evidence, re- lies. What did the killers do of those killed. There is a cans continue to ensure cords and files of the purge! with these Black bodies? It push to get closure for the their greatness does not die Even the local news re- is important to note the Eu- families and the communi- and sacrifice is not in vain! On May 30, 1921, when a released, mass mobs of ports lied at first, reporting Dick Rowland, a 19-year- Whites appeared armed only White people died but old Black shoeshine man and dangerous focused on that lie couldn’t stand. Af- ter years of investigative research the numbers go beyond 300 Blacks were killed and many missing. All the Black survivors had to create tent homes, which wound up tent cit- ies because everything they had was completely stolen or burned away. No effort was ever given to provide any justice, any healing, nor any reparations for the encountered Sarah Page, a killing and raping and rob- families of the victims. No 17-year-old White eleva- bing the Blacks of Black Blacks were ever allowed to rebuild either. Everything became White owned for decades in the Greenwood District after the massacre. Ironically, most photos seen on the internet from the Black Wall Street mas- sacre only existed because the picture originally were used on postcards. That’s right just like with pictures of lynching Blacks being tor operator in the Drexel Wall Street. Hundreds of put on post cards the burn- building in the Green- Whites made their way to ing building and brutalized wood District. Apparently, the Greenwood District to bodies of Blacks were put “Diamond Dick” as he help massacre the Blacks on post cards, from Black was known, entered the of Black Wall Street. An Wall Street Massacre. The elevator Sarah serviced important thing to real- White supremacist and their and she screamed and they ize and remember is Black liberal White counterparts both ran out. Sarah Page Wall Street was not an tried to rewrite history by A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019

THURSDAY,A-6 LOS FEBRUARY ANGELES 20, SENTINEL 2020 NEWSNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY 9,A-19 2014 A-20 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 Author and Historian, Blair Imani Sheds Light on Great Migration This book takes a deeper look, exploring multiple viewpoints during a key point in Black History.

BY BRIAN W. CARTER “Making Our Way who is the founder of Black Contributing Writer Home: The Great Migration Lives Matter. and The Black American When asked what she Every Black History Dream” was in progress hoped to accomplish with Month, you learn something after her first book and Imani her book, Imani shared, you didn’t know before, from had taken full advantage of “One of the many things I the struggles of slavery, to the the opportunities her pub- hope to accomplish with this overwhelming contributions lisher Ten Speed Press, an book is to rectify the White- African Americans have imprint of Penguin Random washed-American history made to the world. Historian, House, had afforded her. Her fed to our children under the advocate, activist and public book takes a look at the current U.S. public school speaker Blair Imani is shed- Great Migration from multi- curriculum. ding light on another moment ple angles and through a per- She continued, “I in Black history with her new sonal lens as well. [would] like this book [to] be book “Making Our Way “The book covers all used in schools from fifth Home: The Great Migration eras from 1870 to 1979 with grade on up as a primer on and The Black American an emphasis on the Great the Black American experi- Dream.” Imani wants the Migration and the laws and ence and as a complement to Black community to be aware policies that influenced our less robust discussions of our of their history and hopes this community,” said Imani. “I histories in the current land- book is another tool used to do not shy away from the scape of U.S. public school PHOTO COURTESY OF TOMS SHOES build a better future. more difficult parts of our curriculum.” “We didn’t just fall off history and I made sure to Imani is currently on a young people is a great way the face of the earth tying the enlist an excellent illustrator, book tour promoting “Mak- to keep me going and to time between Enslavement PHOTO BY KAELAN BAROWSKY Rachelle Baker, who ing Our Way Home: The inspire countless young his- and the Civil Rights Move- Author and historian, Blair Imani brought these faces and Great Migration and The torians along the way.” ment,” said Imani. “I want to places to life.” Black American Dream.” “Making Our Way help young people know no one looking like her, but experience of going with her Imani also shared that She shared some of her Home: The Great Migration where we have been and her family fed her positive sister Chelsea to her speech her book also touches on experiences talking about and The Black American thus where we are going. reinforcement. therapy helped her to find Japanese internment, Jewish her book and the gratifica- Dream” book tour will be “I also wanted to honor “Throughout my child- something important about refugees, LGBTQ, disabili- tion she gets out of talking to arriving in Los Angeles the experiences of our elders hood, my family always herself. ty, and women’s liberation. youth about the book. Thursday, February 20 at the who lived the history I can taught me the importance of “I found my own voice “Black people have “This book tour has been Los Angeles Public Library. only read about.” respect and communica- as she found hers,” said never been exclusive in our the most incredible time, Please visit www.blairi- Originally from Pasade- tion,” said Imani. “I was for- Imani. “In 2005, I received fight for freedom and we though traveling has definite- mani.com for more informa- na, CA, Imani earned a his- tunate to have an open and an award from my elemen- should not be exclusive in ly been a mission,” said tion. tory degree from Louisiana healthy environment where I tary school for public speak- our history telling,” said Imani. “I recently spoke at an “I have plenty of stops State University in Baton have always been encour- ing and today I’m a public Imani. Making Our Way elementary school in Hous- left on my book tour and you Rouge. She grew up in San aged to speak up." speaker in addition to being Home also includes a fore- ton, which was amazing! can find me in a city near Marino where she recounted She remembers how the a historian.” word from Patrisse Cullors, “I find that speaking to you,” said Imani. Black Woman Authors ‘I Am Bigger Than Nigger’ BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS depth of her journey as ences, and change it to a spect that it provided her congratulate her. Staff Writer Black woman growing up newer definition. I say, with a unique opportunity to “I wrote this book during the bigoted civil right ‘hats off to them.’ I encour- reexamine her personal con- because as a Black woman, I According to author, era, providing a closer look age Black people to read the nection with herself and that felt a responsibility to bring Gwyn Görg the use of the at the African American book before they allow their dreadful word. more attention to some of word nigger causes dis- experience. Despite the emotions to override their She says some of the our histories by using narra- agreement amongst Blacks. racial attacks, Görg says rationale.” poetry, essays and short sto- tives, prose and poetry to Many from the older gener- African Americans Görg says growing up ries in the book highlight the entice readers. ations state that the word shouldn’t allow others to Black in Los Angeles and roles, aggression, victimiza- “The title will draw shows disrespect to the define who they are, indi- graduating from John C. tion, and violence Black cul- attention to invoke curiosity ancestors of African Ameri- vidually or collectively. Fremont high school in tures around the world have and hopefully inspire dis- can descent, who were “No one defines, me … South Central in the 1950’s, endured. cussions. If conversation abused and robbed of their as I recognize that, only I the Black community knew “The ability to love one- can be encouraged, perhaps innate cultures and lan- have power over my of the potential dangers had self in spite of pejorative it can be a catalyst to prevent guages; they resentfully sub- thoughts, words or deeds, I hey ventured to Culver City, slurs is a challenge many are hardship, pain and more vio- mitted to the labels they become the Master of me!” Glendale, Gardena or other faced with. ‘I Am Bigger lence.” COURTESY PHOTO were given for fear of vio- said Görg. suburbs of Los Angeles after Author of “I Am Bigger Than Nigger’ provides an Görg recited a stanza lent reprisal. But Görg says Görg says she chose the 9 p.m., where there were Than Nigger,” Gwyn Görg opportunity for objective from her book. “today’s Black youth, even controversial topic because active Ku Klux Klan groups. addresses the "N" word and discussions where various “I Get to be Me some other ethnicities, have the “N” word has been “In the early 60s, we, in how Blacks respond to it. abuses are shared,” she said. Brown skinned beauty co-opted the word, diffused given so much power. She the Civil Rights Movement “My book points out the A coffee colored skin some of its sting and use it says when racists use the were protesting for equal “In Westwood, as I fact that we must define our- With two drops of as a friendly greeting or word, they are clearly stat- housing. In Torrance, signs pulled into a parking space, selves and not allow anyone coconut cream even in their musical offer- ing their hatred. But she were posted; no dogs, Mex- a convertible with six Cau- but ourselves to do so,” she Sweet caramel and a ing.” feels the younger genera- icans or NIGGERS,” she casian members of the said. touch of heat Görgs most recently tions have found ways to said. Görg recalls her sister UCLA football team yelled, Görg shared that some Offering a warm heart published book, “I Am Big- reduce the word’s severity. and brother-in-law, who ‘Nigger, you better not park people have communicated open to all.” ger Than Nigger” is a book “What younger people were both professionals, had there!’” their disappointment in the For more information on of essays, narratives, prose have done is to take this a cross-burned on their lawn Görg says she grew up title, but once they read it, Mrs. Görg or the book, visit and poetry, highlighting the word, with its horrible refer- in Westchester. with so much racial disre- have returned to thank and www.gwyngorg.com. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-21 GM Prodigy Charles Muse Recounts his Rise to the Top of Auto Industry BY STACY M. BROWN push your hand back neering leaders at GM; one NNPA Newswire Senior depending on how you turn of which is the chief engi- Correspondent it. neer, someone owns the “You turn your hand entire vehicle. They need to At 28-years-old, Charles perpendicular to ground and understand all requirements Muse is already a signifi- the air blows your hand including safety, perform- cant player at General back so that effectively your ance, manufacturing, finan- Motors. hand is experiencing aero- cial, as well as customer Muse, who serves on dynamic drag. requirements. GM's Program Engineering “And if you turn it par- “At the end of the day, Management Team for allel to ground, it's a lot all decisions, whether it be Autonomous Vehicles, cer- smoother. My job was exe- from a design aspect or an tainly counts as a prodigy. A cuting that ‘smooth’ air aerodynamics aspect, it all TALISMAN PHOTO FOR CHEVROLET graduate of Ohio State Uni- Charles Muse serves on GM's Program Engineering Man- flow, essentially low aero- goes to the chief engineer PHOTO NNPA versity Aerospace Engineer- agement Team for Autonomous Vehicles. dynamic drag values/perfor- and they are responsible for Charles Muse ing, Muse already has more mance for the vehicle, and the success of that vehicle, than eight years of automo- taking cars apart since I was crossovers. that's a big part of what and that really intrigued tunnel facility during the tive industry experience. younger. That led me to “I was the lead aerody- makes the Chevy Blazer me. upgrade of the GM facility, His professional back- high school, where I started namicist for the Chevy efficient. “As the aerodynami- so they asked me to lead the ground includes roles as a to take engineering and avi- Blazer and what that basi- “My role as the lead cist, when I wanted to project of identifying, lead aerodynamicist, Chas- ation courses as well as make changes to the sur- sourcing, and creating the sis senior design release flight training at a local air- face against the theme framework of a temporary engineer, and engineering port. When I got to college, given from the design stu- offsite facility. operations supervisor. I studied Aeronautical and dio, I end up in meetings “So, we ended up at A native of Chicago's Astronautical engineering. with the chief engineer to Lockheed Martin’s low Southside, Muse is licensed And from there, I ended up hash out what direction we speed wind tunnel in as a private pilot. landing an internship with want to take. Atlanta, Georgia, and struck In 2019, he mentored General Motors. “The chief was assum- a deal where we upgraded young aspiring journalists “I had many engineer- ing the risk and helping us their wind tunnel facility in Chevrolet's Discover the ing assignments as an intern make that decision. But I enabling them to charge Unexpected Program, in including Aerodynamics was really just intrigued more per hour and in partnership with the Nation- and Aeroacoustics in my with how articulate and exchange, we were awarded al Newspaper Publishers last rotation and lo and intelligent chief engineers dedicated use of their facili- TALISMAN PHOTO FOR CHEVROLET Association. behold, I got a full-time were when it comes to ty for about a year and a half Charles Muse alongside the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer midsize offer as an aerodynamicist. at a lower rate, a good busi- So, how does a 28-year- SUV. speaking about the entire old quickly climb the ladder As an Aerospace Engineer- vehicle. ness decision and I got to at America's premier auto- ing graduate, you typically cally means is designing the aerodynamicist was devel- “Every performance hire team of technicians, motive company? end up in the aerospace vehicle to be aerodynamic. oping the vehicle through aspect, zero to 60 times, engineers, and sculptors, Muse explains to NNPA industry like Lockheed “Aerodynamics, at a wind tunnel test and CFD energy, design, manufac- and we got all the arrow Newswire in his own Martin or Boeing, but I was high level, can be experi- analysis. Designing differ- turing costs, they know testing down there. words: able to land a dream job in enced driving down the ent panels and modifying everything about the car, “I returned from this "I'd always kind of been both of my passions at Gen- highway and putting your the design to make the car and I just really wanted to assignment as a senior infatuated with cars and eral Motors starting out as hand out the window and perform at a high aerody- know how they got to that design engineer in chassis engineering, and I've been the lead aerodynamicist for you can kind of feel the air namic level to meet strict level? working on air induction fuel economy requirements “And they took me systems for full-size trucks. while delivering an iconic under their wing and Taking my background in GLAAACC CELEBRATES 27 YEARS OF design to the customer. showed me that they need- chassis and engineering and “I executed the engi- ed to hold different posi- exposing me to the system neering and design of many tions within the company management team side of HONORING BUSINESS LEADERS vehicles, the Chevy Blazer, to understand how it all the business. Now I am in per’s owner Steve Ballmer. Chevy Traverse, and GMC works. the total vehicle business Mistress and masters of Acadia to name a few. And “So, from aerodynami- working on the program ceremonies have greatly it was inherent to my pas- cist, I got selected to do a engineering management contributed to the stature of sion. Within these roles, you special assignment which team for autonomous vehi- the GLAAACC’s Economic interact with a lot of engi- sourcing a temporary wind cles.” Awards Dinner. The leg- endary defense attorney Johnnie Cochran was the first master of ceremonies. Actresses Dawn Lewis (“A Different World,” “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper”), Vivica A. Fox (“Independence COURTESY PHOTO Day,” “Soul Food,” “Set it (L-R): GLAAACC chairman, Gene Hale, Councilman Mar- off”), Terri J. 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Jasmyne Cannick AD 53 Jawane Hilton AD 64 A-24 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 Charles R. Drew University Hosts Homelessness Panel Discussion CDU’s fifth annual President’s Breakfast included prominent leaders from politics, public health and the media to discuss the homelessness crisis, locally and nationally. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE In his remarks, Sup. Rid- brilliance and treated with ley-Thomas outlined his cur- disdain rather than compas- Steve Lopez, award- rent initiatives aimed at tack- sion, noting that many winning Los Angeles Times ling homelessness in L.A. homeless people are treated columnist and author of County which, as of the in the same way. He also “The Soloist,” provided the 2019 homelessness count, advocated for a culture of keynote address at a panel has a combined population accountability across socie- discussion Homelessness of 58,936* men, women and ty, emphasizing that the cur- and the Public’s Health: A children identifying as rent condition of homeless- National Crisis and a Local homeless. This represented a ness in the United States was Emergency at Charles R. 16 percent increase from the not self-created. “This didn’t Drew University of Medi- previous year’s count, and happen by accident. We cre- cine and Science’s (CDU) also meant that L.A. County ated this situation when [we] fifth annual President’s has approximately 10 per- shut down mental hospitals Breakfast on Thursday, cent of the nation’s homeless and never followed through February 13, at the Marina COURTESY PHOTO population. Homelessness is on promises of community COURTESY PHOTO Del Rey Marriott. The Supervisor Mark Ridley- increasingly identified by COURTESY PHOTO clinics; [we sent] people off Steve Lopez gives the Dr. David Carlisle gives panel was moderated by Thomas issues remarks at California residents as a top to war and [weren’t] here to keynote address at the the 2020 President’s Break- opening remarks at the 2020 President’s Breakfast. CDU President/CEO Dr. societal issue, and also poses 2020 President’s Breakfast. help them when they David M. Carlisle and fea- fast. a severe public health risk: returned,” he said. “This dreams have been deferred.” tured leaders in politics and Homeless Services for those experiencing home- Anthony Ayers, a musical cannot be.” Breakfast Sponsor for public health who are noted Venice Family Clinic and lessness have high rates of prodigy who had been Dr. Carlisleended the dis- this year’s President’s champions of health equity leader of the Clinic’s chronic mental and physical afflicted with mental illness cussion with another call for Breakfast was Torrey Pines and solving the rising issue acclaimed Street Medicine health conditions, as well as early in his life and subse- compassion for those affect- Bank. President’s Friends of homelessness. Team; Susan Partovi, MD, barriers to health care and quently ended up homeless ed by homelessness. He cited Sponsors included L.A. Other speakers and pan- Medical Director of Home- affordable housing. “We on Skid Row. Lopez chroni- his own experiences working Care and L.A. County Sec- elist s included Supervisor less HealthCare L.A. and an should not delay [in our cled his time spent with Mr. as a physician in a county ond District Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, PhD, assistant clinical professor efforts to curtail homeless- Ayers through a series of hospital as the source of his Mark Ridley-Thomas. L.A. County Supervisor, in CDU’s College of Medi- ness] because it is a crisis articles for the Los Angeles empathy, because he regular- For more information, 2nd district; Barbara Ferrer, cine; Dhakshike Wickrema, and nothing short of an Times, as well as the New ly encountered homeless visit http://www.cdrewu. PhD, MPH, MEd, Director Assistant Senior Deputy for emergency,” Sup. Ridley- York Times bestselling title, patients. “These are all peo- edu/, and follow CDU on of the L.A. County Depart- Homelessness and Mental Thomas said. “The Soloist.” Lopez ple,” he emphasized. “People Facebook, Twitter ment of Public Health; Health for the Office of Sup. Mr. Lopez recounted the lamented how Mr. Ayers had with challenges. They’re just (@cdrewu), and Instagram Coley King, DO, Director of Ridley-Thomas. inspiring story of Nathaniel been discarded despite his like us, except that their (@charlesrdrewu). Howard University Receives Record Donation for STEM Scholarships BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE in STEM with compatriots a recent report by the “I am proud of Howard’s NNPA Newswire who look like them and had National Center for Educa- continued efforts to drive eco- Contributor similar lived experiences tional Statistics. nomicdevelopmentintheDis- would be attractive.” HBCUs represent less trict.Adding critical residential Howard University has Howard is the top pro- than 3% of colleges and uni- and retail amenities transforms received the largest dona- ducer of African American versities in the United States vacant and underperforming tion in the university’s his- undergraduates who earn a but enroll 12% of all African assets into thriving communi- tory. Howard has received Ph.D. in science or engineer- American students attending ties that both improve the fab- a $10 million gift from the Howard University also recently announced that it will ing according to a 2013 study. college. HBCUs produce ric of the neighborhood and Karsh Family Foundation. transform roughly 32,000 square feet of land into a 230,000 The number of Histori- 23% of all African American add vitality to Howard’s mis- The donation will be used square foot hub of mixed-use activity near campus. Howard cally Black Colleges and college graduates. sion,” said Howard President for Howard’s Karsh STEM University also recently announced that it will transform University (HBCU) students Howard University also Wayne Frederick. “I am also roughly 32,000 square feet of land into a 230,000 square Scholars Program. 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She tainment consultant, Chip ant, Chip Hurd. “I liked the challenge of later got a call from enter- Hurd. Depending on what era winning [the role],” Hurd tainment executive and pro- you hail from, you have said laughing. ducer, Kyle Bowser, hus- Samson, Eartha Kitt as the more than likely seen Hurd Most remember Hurd band to writer and producer, Serpent, Bishop T.D. Jakes in a number of roles, includ- wielding a hot iron at her Yvette Lee Bowser (“A Dif- as Abraham, and Bishop ing appearances on daughter (played by a young ferent World,” “Hanging Eddie L. Long as Joel. “Rhoda,” “Barnaby Jones,” Janet Jackson) on the iconic with Mr. Cooper,” “Living While working on the “What’s Happening,” “The television show, “Good Single”), to direct “Inspired Bible Experience, Hurd met Amazing Spider-Man,” Times.” I spoke to her about by … The Bible Experi- one of the men behind the “The Facts of Life” or “Liv- playing Linella Gordon and ence,” an audio version of project who thought she ing Single.” the impact the character had the Bible published by Zon- would be a good fit for During our conversa- on her career. COURTESY PHOTO dervan. directing “The Passion Play” at Shepherd Church. tion, we spoke about her act- “Mrs. Gordon did a cou- choosing difficult. and as a result, found a new “I said I’d love to direct After attending the church ing career, one of her iconic ple of things,” said Hurd. “I don’t have a favorite, interest. the Bible, I love Jesus, I love and seeing the play with her television roles, her transi- “The positive side of it was I every one of them I loved “I lost interest in just my spiritual time with the husband, they decided to tion to working behind the enjoyed, to the hilt, the and tried to do my best.” myself acting and I actually Lord,” said Hurd. “I went in become members and scenes, and her production friendship the Jackson fami- Hurd eventually made thought, that’s not really my and next thing I know, I Hurd’s directing antenna of the “The Passion Play” at ly and we experienced the transition from acting to gift, as much as I thought it actually was hired and for was already buzzing. Shepherd Church in Porter because of that. coaching and consulting was,” said Hurd. “I think my two and a half years, I’m not “The whole time I’m sit- Ranch, CA in April. “Janet, after we did the behind the scenes. She real gift is looking at the able to go on directing jobs ting there, watching ‘The “It was like an escape,” few episodes together, she began to receive opportuni- whole thing and growing because I’m doing the Bible. Passion Play,’ and I’m said Hurd about acting and called me that very same ties to work with directing into the confidence to say I “And out of that became going, ‘oh God, this has got the beginning of her career. summer and she said ‘I want and production greats such know what all these actors my joy of all time.” so much potential to be a “I felt this thing in me that to do something else with as Tony Singletary (“The should be doing in this Starring an all African- Broadway show—I’d love would act stuff out and you.’ Jeffersons,” “What’s Hap- scene—and that became American cast, Hurd direct- to get my hands on it.’ looked at a lot of Judy Gar- “I wrote a play for her pening Now,” ”Gimme a fun.” ed an all-star list which “But that was quietly land movies. and we did a little play, in a Break!”), John Bowab She added, “Getting a included Blair Underwood happening in my head as I “So, I always felt that I really tiny theater;I think (“Benson,” “The Facts of chance to work with some as Jesus, Samuel L. Jackson watched it because it was wanted to do that—until I 25ft. and her whole family Life,” “The Cosby Show”) of those gentlemen, they and Paul Adefarasin as God, beautiful.” got older and changed.” came, which took up the and Stan Lathan (“Sanford became mentors for me.” Kirk Franklin as Simon Hurd was asked a year One of her first roles, whole 25ft.,” said Hurd. and Son,” “Roc,” “Moe- Some of Hurd’s direct- Peter, Angela Bassett, Dule later if she could take over following in the footsteps of When asked which roles sha”). Hurd shared how she ing and consulting credits Hill, Cuba Gooding, Jr., production as the previous Garland, was in the musical she liked playing the most, was called upon to give her include “Hangin with Mr. Denzel Washington and producer wanted to retire. “The Wizard of Oz,” where Hurd said she only picked advice on directing scenes Cooper,” “Sister, Sister,” Pauletta Washington in the she joined a multi-cultural roles she liked, which made and provide feedback on set “Living Single,” “The Park- Song of Songs, LL Cool J as {See CHIP HURD on B-2} Grammy-Winning Producer Hit-Boy Reflects on the Past Year, His Growth and His Vision for 2020 and Beyond BY SAYBIN ROBERSON the core. However, the after- my time. I have no deadline. attracting so many great Contributing Writer math enlightened a spiritual I’m doing it as I feel it,” he artists and great people that awakening for some; Hit- shared. “Knowing that I’m want to work with me.” At the top of the year, the Boy shares the surreal feel- really going in, but people “I’m where I want to be music industry and Los ings he and others experi- seeing my progress is keep- position-wise, but now it’s Angeles geared up for the ence while working in the ing me going. I’m not doing time to execute to the level 62nd Grammy Awards cere- same room Hussle’s spirit anything but talking about that I know want to and I mony. Having been nomi- once filled. life and my perspective.” know that I can,” he stated. nated before, mega-producer “For him to leave his Growing up in Pasadena, Having a clear focus and Hit-Boy prepped for the energy and people come in his father in and out of jail, strong work ethic, he shared highly anticipated night for here and they’d be like, ‘I Hit-Boy’s mother gave him some advice, “You can’t get weeks in his studio, doing don’t know what it is, but I the freedom to find his cre- caught up on what’s going what he loves; creating love being in here. I love ative niche. Also with his music. working in this room,’” he uncle being Rodney Bedford Born Chauncey Hollis; says, “I just have a real of the R&B group, Troop, Hit-Boy has spent years per- advantage.” Hit-Boy watched his rise and fecting and fine-tuning his “It made me more confi- fall to fame. However, at age craft as a music producer, dent in myself. Seeing him 13, he and his mother moved rapper and songwriter. Hav- pass, obviously, it makes to the Inland Empire, San ing worked with some of the PHOTO: HIT-BOY you just appreciate life and Bernardino to be exact, Chauncey Hollis, professionally known as Grammy-win- biggest names of the indus- take advantage of it, but just which changed the trajectory ning producer Hit-Boy. try, his career path seems to really lock in on what your of his life forever. continue to expand despite regarded songs, Grammy “It’s crazy that that con- plan is. Don’t worry about “That was the turning any setbacks and heart- nominations and more. nection, like ‘wow they both who popping right now, point for me to just to have breaks. As a now Grammy- Moving from working in his gone’. It kind of spooked me don’t worry about how [peo- that space to be able to just winning producer, Hit-Boy home studio to a location in for real.” ple] perceive you; just do lock in on my music,” Hit- reflects on the past year and the city, he began working Still operating out of the you and just do it to the Boy explains. “Moving to what led up to creating his with more artists due to same room, he reminisces on max.” the I.E., that was something new music and winning the proximity, including Meek memories made with his This confidence prompt- good for me.” award for Best Rap Perform- Mill, Yo Gotti, and the late peers. “I still look at the door ed the producer to tap back Having started making ance at this year’s show. rappers Juice Wrld and daily when I come here and into his skill of rap yet again. music at 15-years-old, he Nipsey Hussle. am like, ‘I just could imag- His last solo project, “Tony knew then the goal was to From the looks of it, PHOTO: HIT-BOY 2019 had been a good year, “When I was working on ine [Nipsey] just popping Fontana," which released maximize his potential in all having worked on highly ‘Racks in the Middle,’ I was in.’” Having had a history of 2018, the name referring to areas of music production. on right now like you have to also working on Juice Wrld working on prior projects, his hometown Fontana, CA. He spent years studying look to the future.” album; which is crazy they their relationship solidified Since, he has been working music, developing himself Outside of taking care of both gone now,” he shared. top of 2019. The two spoke on his latest album, “The on a professional and a per- himself and his family, he “I would leave Nipsey here on a near-daily basis, with Chauncey Hollis Project,” sonal level. Over the years, aspires to consistently create [in his studio] he would be visits from the late rapper to which released January 10, he’s imitated the sounds of and reach the top of the recording his verse because his studio to work on new 2020. his favorite producers, which charts. As far as his Grammy he took his time with making music throughout the weeks. “Just getting back to that he reflects on now, taught win, Hit-Boy explained this sure he said everything he “That’s why it was so energy that I had when I first him how to create a vast meant something different wanted to say. So I would crazy when it happened like was making my own music array of sounds. for him. “It’s bittersweet, but leave him here and shoot up I was messed up,” he and people really seeing the “All that shaped me, and it’s going to be a blessing to to Juice Wrld studio and in expressed. “That was one of growth, not just myself,” he just made me like ‘I’m about see [Nipsey Hussle] name up like a week and a half of the worst moments of my expressed. “I’m just leveling to just go in, I don’t know high.” working on his album we life.” Rapper Nipsey Hussle up.” how I’m going to make it but “This is a record I saw would do close to 20 songs was murdered May 31, “I’m still dropping it as I I’m going to just do it,’” he literally through from top to because he was just that 2019, a death that shook the make it and it hasn’t been says. “I always keep that per- bottom. I A&R this record, I PHOTO: HIT-BOY fast.” nation and Los Angeles to any challenges. I’m taking spective. Like now I’m just {See HIT-BOY on B-2} B-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 Rihanna and Congressman John Lewis to be Honored at NAACP Image Awards BY AUSTYN ROSS Derrick Johnson will pres- The NAACP also NAACP ent the award to Rihanna on announced that U.S. Con- BET on Saturday, February gressman and civil rights Earlier this month, the 22, 2020, from Pasadena, leader John Lewis (D-GA), NAACP announced that California. Five-Time will receive the prestigious global music and fashion Image Award Recipient NAACP Chairman’s Award Global music and fashion icon, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Rihanna, will icon, business entrepreneur, Anthony Anderson will during the 51st NAACP receive the prestigious President’s Award and U.S. Congressman and civil rights leader and philanthropist, Rihanna, return as the host for the Image Awards. The Chair- John Lewis (D-GA), will receive the prestigious NAACP Chairman’s Award during the 51st will receive the prestigious Live TV Special. man’s Award is bestowed in NAACP Image Awards. President’s Award during “Rihanna has not only recognition of individuals the 51st NAACP Image enjoyed a groundbreaking who demonstrate exempla- The nominees for the for a total of 42. RCA entertainment and the arts Awards. The President’s career as an artist and musi- ry public service and use 51st NAACP Image Awards Records leads in the music has profound meaning and Award is presented in cian but has also distin- their distinct platforms to were announced last month recording categories with unparalleled power to shape recognition of special guished herself as a stellar create agents of change. at a joint press conference 14, followed by Columbia perceptions, influence cul- achievement and distin- public servant,” said John- Past honorees of the Chair- with Johnson and Connie Records and BMG respec- ture, and galvanize commu- guished public service, with son. “From her business man’s Award include Tyler Orlando, BET executive tively with 7. Universal Pic- nities,” said Johnson. “This previous recipients includ- achievements through Fenty Perry, then-Senator Barack vice-president, Specials, tures leads the motion pic- year’s nominees have con- ing last year’s recipient to her tremendous record as Obama, Former Surgeon Music Programming & ture categories with 15 veyed a wide range of Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, an activist and philanthro- General Regina Benjamin, Music Strategy. nominations, and Penguin authentic stories and experi- Jesse Jackson, Lauryn Hill, pist, Rihanna epitomizes the Ruby Dee, The Neville Netflix leads the televi- Random House has 8 nomi- ences that have resonated Soledad O’Brien, Colin type of character, grace, and Brothers, Bono, Danny sion category nominations nations followed by Harper- with many, and we’re proud Powell, Condoleezza Rice, devotion to justice that we Glover, and last year’s with 30, with an additional Collins with 4 in the literary to continue celebrating their and Muhammad Ali among seek to highlight in our Pres- recipient Congresswoman 12 nominations in the categories. outstanding achievements others. NAACP President ident’s Award.” Maxine Waters. motion picture categories “Representation across and performances.” National Black News Channel makes debut

News Channel – a project ture it on to adulthood.'' Oklahoma in the 1980s and glitches that kept the net- to a look at privacy concerns he's worked on for years to The goal of the network later played in the Canadian work from being seen in all on dating apps. And like create what's now the is to reach Black audiences Football League. “For every the markets it was hoping to other networks, it covers nation's only 24-hour news with stories that give a 17-year-old African Ameri- reach during the first week weather, sports and enter- network aimed at African broader perspective about can male that you show me launch, Watts said those tainment. Americans. their community than what that's being carted off in problems will be resolved. And Watts, a father of He was sitting at the net- other networks provide. handcuffs on the 10 o'clock The network has or is work- six, smiled when asked what work's Tallahassee studio That could include health news ... I can show you 50 ing on agreements with the viewers saw when his with Gary Wordlaw, head of issues unique to African 17-year-old African Ameri- cable, satellite and television new baby was born.

AP PHOTO/BRENDAN FARRINGTON news and programming, Americans, discussions can males that get up every streaming companies and “Later in the day I went In this Thursday, Feb. 13, watching a countdown clock about historically Black col- morning trying to figure out, expects to soon be available around to staff saying, ‘This 2020, photo, Black News as the network prepared to leges and universities, how ‘How am I going to make in more than 100 million will be a trivia question: Channel Chairman J.C. go live. federal housing policy pro- my mother proud of me.’ households. What's the first story ever Watts discusses the launch “I was sitting there lean- posal could affect them or That's the story doesn't get Watts said he hopes that aired on the Black News of the nations only 24-hour ing forward looking at the just simply making people told enough.” it isn't just African Ameri- Channel?’” news network during an screen, and Gary goes, ‘OK, aware of positive accom- Other channels focused cans that tune in. There's a two part interview in Tallahassee, Fla. in about two minutes we're plishments African Ameri- on African American audi- “For anyone who wants answer. The first image was going to see if this baby cans are achieving, Watt ences, such as BET and to have a deeper relation- a photo of the National BY BRENDAN FARRINGTON comes out.’ And sure said. TVOne, have had news pro- ship, a deeper understanding Museum of African Ameri- Associated Press enough it did,” Watts said in “We are more than ath- gramming but haven't con- of the African-American can History & Culture in an interview at the studio. letes and entertainers, and centrated solely on news. community, I think we can Washington, D.C. Watts, a Former U.S. Rep. J.C. “We birthed a child on Feb. on the hard news side, we're Watts serves as chair- be helpful,” Watts said. Republican, teamed up with Watts was beaming like a 10 at 6 a.m. Eastern Stan- more than crime,” said man of the network, and it's The network has about civil rights leader and Dem- proud parent as he talked dard Time – a healthy child Watts, who was a star quar- a project that he's worked on 60 employees at its home in ocratic Rep. John Lewis to about the launch of Black – and now we have to nur- terback at the University of for years. It received a lift Florida's capital city, and has pass legislation to create the when billionaire business- bureaus around the country museum. man and Jacksonville with plans to have a staff of The first story was about Jaguars owner Shad Khan about 100 nationally. the Academy Awards the provided the capital to get A recent look at the net- night before. the channel on air. While work showed stories rang- “The first thing out of Khan hasn't disclosed how ing from an investigative the box was the picture of large a check he's writing, he piece on whether a major the African American Muse- has said it's enough support credit reporting company um, and 15 seconds later it to keep it alive for years. has an algorithm that gives was programming – the While there were some Blacks lower credit scores, Oscars,” Watts said.

{Continued CHIP HURD from B-1} “I said ‘oh my gosh, I the production for the past when we are so struggling would love to do it,’” said 16 years. Hurd spoke on with government leadership Hurd, “and that’s how I got some of the changes she and threats of war and all the the opportunity.” brought to the production. things Jesus said to be look- The Passion Play will “When I came in, I did it ing for in the last days—the celebrate its 28th year in more like a ‘Les Miser- one thing I believe strongly production in 2020. Hosted ables’,” said Hurd. “They about ‘The Passion Play’ is by Shepherd Church, “The had started [The Passion you get to find out what His Passion Play” is considered Play] with the last three days passion is and when you the last remaining musical of [Jesus’] life, I started at find out it was you, individ- production in Southern Cal- the beginning of Matthew. ually you, that should do so ifornia that chronicles the “Now it’s evolved to sets much to put an umbilical last days of Jesus Christ on that move—it’s huge.” cord between you and Christ earth. The annual event has It was a pleasure talking that you can’t live without become a local tradition for to Hurd and getting to know Him. thousands of Angelenos as her story and especially her “Because in this uncer- they prepare to celebrate work with “The Passion tain time—we can’t live Easter. Play.” After the interview, without Him.” The play is written and she had a few words that she For more information directed by Hurd and execu- wanted to share with every- about “The Passion Play, tive producer, Susanne one. please visit www.shepherd- Walden, who has overseen “At a time like now, church.com

{Continued HIT-BOY from B-1} produced this record.,” he he’s been on so far and his journey, his biggest said. He and Hussle never forgetting where he takeaway is just this, “Lock worked on the song for started, this is just another in on what your passion is. nearly a week and adding new beginning for the Focus on that as much as budding rapper Roddy multi-talented artist. possible. Learn as much as Ricch to record was the As for those watching possible.” perfect touch. “To be on a song with him [Ricch] and this his first Grammy, we really made something happen.” As for what’s next, Hit- Boys says, “the sky is the limit. Going from doing like one or two songs on people’s albums and now I’m doing people’s whole albums. It’s just about to be a different beast, a different story, a different way peo- ple look at me.” With his Grammy win and a new album, the world for Hit-Boy remains full of opportunity and advance- ment. Proud of the journey PHOTO: HIT-BOY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 www.lasentinel.net B-3 Student Athlete of the Week: Uchenna Ndigwe BY AMANDA SCURLOCK offs can be stressful. really match up well against arose. He called the experi- Sports Writer “I’ve had times where I all of the Open Division ence “eye opening.” really stressed myself com- teams.” “You really got to see The day of King/Drew ing home from practice late Another challenge for the behind-the-scenes of set- Medical Magnet basketball and have to go home and do Ndigwe is his AP Calculus ting up homecoming, find- player Uchenna Ndigwe’s my homework,” Ndigwe and AP Economics classes. ing the venue, the stress it senior night game was said. “It really means time His teachers are there to was,” Ndigwe said. “Getting eventful. As he prepared for management and prioritiz- guide him through the rigor- to set up early, leaving late his final in-season home ing your stuff above every- ous course work and offer for clean-up and just making game as a high school stu- thing else.” resources to help students sure that everything was dent, he had to help the The skills he learned as a like him. running smoothly.” school run their 11th annual captain of the Golden Eagles “It’s been really hard The Los Angeles Lakers career day. would be translated to his because I have a lot of tests battling the Boston Celtics “I’m head of all the role as a student ambassa- to study for and sometimes in the 2008 NBA Finals was escorts: the career day dor. Playing basketball has basketball and AP Calculus the first basketball game that speakers,” Ndigwe said. given him the confidence to doesn’t always agree,” Ndigwe watched. Seeing “I’m in charge of the kids delegate tasks. Ndigwe said. “But I think NBA icon, Kobe Bryant who will go get those “I talk to students I’m in I’m doing a pretty good job; scoring against the Celtics escorts and take them to charge of like I talk to my I still maintain the high GPA left a lasting impact. their classes.” teammates,” Ndigwe said. that I need.” “May he rest in peace, This is one of the tasks “At the end of the day, it’s His favorite class, Lead- Kobe Bryant will always that he has to do as a student really just business and if ership, allows him to see inspire me,” Ndigwe said. “I ambassador at King/Drew you have the understanding what goes into planning and love his work ethic; I love along with doing outreach of what we both need to get hosting major events at how he hustles no matter AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL events and hosting campus out of it, we’ll get the best King/Drew senior forward, Uchenna Ndigwe helps run King/Drew. For the class, he what.” tours. out of it.” events on campus through his Leadership class and as a sets up concession stands for Follow @lasentinelnews Maintaining his duties as The stakes are high on student ambassador. games and helps run the on Instagram and @the- a student ambassador along court as well as off, Ndigwe homecoming dance. While lasentinel on Twitter to keep with studying for challeng- helped the Golden Eagles year with this league which “We’re a competitive hanging out with friends up with Student Athlete of ing classes and preparing boy’s basketball team go houses former State Cham- team, we like to play during the dance, he had to the Week. To request a story make a deep run in the City undefeated in the Coliseum pions, the View Park defense, we can all score the help the other Leadership on a student athlete, email Section Open Division Play- League. This is their first Knights. ball,” he said. “I feel like we students with issues that amanda@ lasentinel.net. L.A. Wildcats Stumble Against the Dallas Renegades in First Home Game BY AMANDA SCURLOCK “I just got to get back on the receiver, Adonis Jennings to Artis-Payne said. “We came Sports Writer tape and see what I can do complete the conversion. out and executed; offensive better next week.” That reduced the Wild- line was great. As a team, In their inaugural game The final minutes cats deficit from 10 points to we played well.” in Los Angeles, the L.A. exposed the 14,979 atten- one with 4:37 left in the Spruce rallied for the Wildcats fell to the Dallas dees and viewers at home fourth quarter. Wildcats with nine catches Renegades 18-25. What the unique conversion “You’re never really out for 89 yards and two touch- started out as a defense-rid- attempts that only the XFL of it until the clock runs out downs. His former team- dled bout, ended in a high- offers.After scoring a touch- just because you can go mates Melvin Gordon of the scoring fourth quarter. down, teams can go for a down, get nine points,” said Chargers and Todd Gurley of Los Angeles quarter- one, two or three-point con- Wildcats wide receiver, Nel- the Rams watched his scor- back, Josh Johnson made 18 version. son Spruce. “Those conver- ing plays from the sidelines. slings for 196 yards, execut- In their final scoring sions are gonna be big going However, the downfall ing two touchdowns. Dallas drive, the Wildcats elected forward and I think they’re for the Wildcats were their signal caller, Landry Jones to attempt a three-point con- gonna decide a lot of turnovers. The Wildcats made 28 passes for 305 version, their offensive line games.” fumbled on a first-and-goal yards and one touchdown. had to start from 10 yards Dallas made three touch- twice, with the Renegades “I missed throws that I out and run into the end- downs and elected for one- gaining possession and get- should make,” Johnson said. zone. Johnson targeted wide point conversions each team. ting a field goal in both JERRY KELLY/L.A. SENTINEL In this case, the offense runs occasions. L.A. Wildcats linebacker, Will Smith (57) defends Dallas a play to get in the endzone “Turnovers are such a Renegades running back, Lance Dunbar (25). from the 2-yard line. Los big deal, it’s such a momen- Angeles only allowed the tum change,” said Wildcats rushed the Renegades ond quarter, the Wildcats got Renegades one successful head coach, Winston Moss. offense off the field to be on the scoreboard with a one-point conversion. “Turnovers are always restricted to their half of the field goal. Dallas rallied Dallas running back, something that is a detri- field by the Dallas defense. swiftly across the field, but Cameron Artis-Payne ment to any team’s success.” After the Wildcats’ first were only able to get a field moved their offense across The first half was a crucial fumble, the Dallas goal to end the first half. the field to score with 1:14 defensive shutout, no team offense charged down field The Wildcats are cur- left in the game to outlast the scored until the last minutes until Renegades tight end, rently fourth in the XFL Wildcats. He finished the of the second quarter. Donald Parham fumbled West. day with 14 carries for 99 An interception by after a tackle, Wildcats On February 23, the yards and two touchdowns. Wildcats corner, Harlan defensive tackle Reggie Wildcats will battle the D.C. JERRY KELLY/L.A. SENTINEL “We went into halftime, Miller was the highlight of a Howard recovered to the joy Defenders at the Dignity Wildcats quarterback, Josh Johnson (8) had 196 passing figured some things out, highly defensive first quar- of the fans. Health Sports Park at 3:00 yards against Dallas. seen some looks we liked,” ter. The Wild Cats quickly With 2:49 left in the sec- p.m. PST. The L.A. Rams Visit Jordan High School to Kick Off Cleats for Character Program BY AMANDA SCURLOCK panel; as he got the panelist round two of the division III Sports Writer involved in the conversa- playoffs. Benton noted how tion, he gave the students this season was a blessed The Los Angeles Rams advice and shared his back- year for the team. have recently begun their ground in the NFL. He “You see the excite- annual Cleats for Character noted how important it is to ment, they’re trying to take program; this year, they will galvanize the community [the cleats] now,” Benton donate 1,400 pairs of cleats. even during the offseason. joked. “I loved that the The Rams visited David “We spoke about educa- Rams chose us.” Starr Jordan High School tion, we didn’t necessarily The assembly left the and held an assembly to kick talk about [Manumaluena’s] students motivated and off their effort this year. statistics on the field,” inspired. Sophomore corner, The Jordan students and Franklin said. “To have the Joshua Gonzales was grate- their football team heard addition of the Los Angeles ful to hear about the back- from legendary Rams tight Rams cheerleaders as well AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL grounds of the panelists. end, Brandon Manumalue- to speak about their journey The Bulldogs football team poses with Brandon Manumaluena and Rams cheerleaders “It was an honor to have na, Rams community affairs through sports, I’m (center). a good organization come and engagement manager, extremely grateful.” out and come to a low- Johnathan Franklin and the They also urged the stu- The members of the The cheerleaders talked maluena said. “I got trades income school and help Rams cheerleaders. They dents to embrace their indi- Rams organization touched about their several occupa- on the Chargers and it was out,” Gonzales said. spoke about their life experi- viduality and to persevere on several topics including tions they do along with kind of out of left field. Football players like ences, explaining to the stu- through challenges. While social media, overcoming their obligations to the Sometimes you have these Melvin Jacinco learned that dents the importance of the football team got cleats, injury, prioritizing academ- Rams. Manumaluena talked self-evaluations by yourself trying to impress friends focusing on your goals and all the students who attend- ics, and focusing on goals. about how he became a and I just [thought] maybe I and certain crowds can hold sacrifices that come with it. ed the assembly were given “I think the cleats are coach at his alma mater got too comfortable.” you back from your person- “[Manumaluena], he mini speakers. nice, but I think the inspiring Narbonne and how he Derek Benton became al dreams. went to the highest level he “I really thank them for message and their personal spends more time with his the head coach of the Jordan “What I really think that could go,” said Jordan soph- sponsoring the school and experience in what they children after he retired. His Bulldogs football team last really touched me was the omore running back, Cyrus giving us kicks,” said soph- went through to overcome main message to the stu- June and had five weeks to fact that what people you Finnie. “Given the wisdom omore Jordan football play- adversity and how they came dents is not to get compla- prepare the team for the sea- really need to think about gives me more confidence er, Cornell Partridge. “Not out on top is the best part,” cent. son. The team excelled, having in your life and con- in myself.” everyone can afford them said Jordan high principal, “I had to learn that when becoming Metro League tinue with personal beliefs,” Franklin facilitated the … I appreciate it.” Lucia Cerda. I was on the Rams,” Manu- champions and reaching Jacinco said. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 www.lasentinel.net C-1

works that brought social vonne spoke authentically multiple Black universities change much like the Cross about her journey. It is to fail to receive the required Colour brand. Starting “Have a seat at the table” grants for research and with Candace Reels, who where they are making de- general operation. Cross spoke on the topic of in- cisions about what we buy Colours has responded tersectional feminism and as consumers. The Mission promptly to that call for ac- ways of expression through for Magic in her Melanin is tion with Pilgrim’s guided vibrant color and state- to “focus on elevating the hand to build collections ment tee-shirts. Reels cre- stories of women of color that will support and en- ated the Female Collective, and to bridge the gap be- courage more resources for which is a platform to “help tween creatives of color in African American colleges. women come together, tell the tech industry.” After each panelist their unique stories and feel Shavonne expressed shared their impact on so- empowered to tackle the embracing every part of the cial awareness through ap- missions that matter most Black woman and looks to parel and style, the floor to them.” Candace lives uphold the natural aesthetic opened to the audience in bold color and looks to no matter what domain or for questions and answers. bring change in the same environment she’s in. As a Through this presentation, hues. With her boldly re- versatile creative, she hon- fashion attained an in- COURTESY PHOTO California African American Museum honored the iconic fashion brand Cross Co- marked tee shirts, she start- ors Black culture and heri- creased significance. What lours with a full exhibit. ed multiple movements be- tage through her music as is typically worn can accu- hind shirts statements like well. With songs like “4c” rately express social unity Betti Halsell day, January 30. Charismat- tory and influence Cross “Feminist Fight Club” and and “SITH” she uses the and generational break- ic leaders in intersectional Colours developed in the “Pussy Grabs back.” That everyday culture aesthetic throughs. These panelists Fashion is a visually feminism, Technology, mu- early 1990s. Cross Colours shirt raised over 10,000 of African American cul- have shown a movement stimulated message; ma- sic, and fashion activism used their Afrocentric bold- dollars for the charity non- ture In the music videos. in Fashion. This confer- terials woven together and came together to discuss ness to create a social wave profit, RAINN. Showcasing the class and ence at the California Af- enhanced by the host who the wind of change that that carried out the direct The following panelist elegance Black people car- rican American Museum wishes to speak without they project in their style message of “Clothing who spoke was Shavonne ry daily. honored the Cross Colour words. Style of dress is and design. The panelist without Prejudice.” They C. a major player in the lastly, the floor opened exhibit. It showcased the used to typically represent Candace Reels, Shavonne were Pioneers in socially tech world with an unapol- to Kadeem Pilgrim, the nourishment of the silent status, politics, and gen- C., and Kadeem Pilgrim all conscious fashion, Cross ogetic style and straightfor- brand marketing manager voice found in style and erational views. Each era shared their prevailing ide- Colours radiated a differ- ward narrative. Standing for Cross Colours. He apparel. It explored the shedding and gaining be- ology on how fashion used ent awareness than any out for pioneering roles as oversees creative projects impact of modern armor. liefs, showing the dawn of to declare equality and so- other fashion brand that a Black woman holding for Cross Colours that Leaders in multiple realms a new mindset through a cial justice within this day was around. They designed superior titles in the tech strengthens the harmonious and walks of life are using new hemline, and wearing and age. a platform for clothes to world, she founded Magic voice of social awareness clothing and unapologetic their modern fabrication of California African speak louder than the per- in her Melanin. With this and fashion. One project narratives to communicate the truth. Fashion Without American Museum hon- son wearing them. platform, she looks to open that he opened about Is the the wave of change needed Prejudice was a success- ored the iconic fashion On Thursday, Janu- a space for other women collaboration of Cross Co- to advance as a society. The ful conference held at the brand Cross Colours with ary 30. Cameron Shaw the of color to be represented lours and support for Black panelist Candace Reels, California African Ameri- a full exhibit, “Cross Co- deputy director and chief in male dominated careers colleges. He shared that Shavonne C., and Kadeem can Museum in honor of lours: Black Fashion in the curator at C.A.A.M lead such as technology; Sha- African American colleges Pilgrim all shared their the Cross Colour exhibit. It 20th Century.” It will be a discussion on the power vonne wants to grow better are heavily underfunded. continuous narrative to carefully explored today’s available for showing until of the fashion aesthetic representation within the Unequal national funding inspire those who wish to story of the armor worn to August 23, 2020. The spa- in today’s social environ- tech world to reflect- genuto HBCUs has been his- wear their belief for effec- combat gender and racial cious visual walkthrough ment. The panelist chosen ine equality in superior torically prominent for de- tive change on their sleeve. discrimination. On Thurs- adequately depicts the his- contributed their creative roles. At the event, Sha- cades. Kadeem shared that Trailblazers Honored at Pepperdine Urban Initiative 2.0 Community Dinner By Dr. renee Dorn dine University. GSEP Director of Alumni The keynote address Relations came from noted professor, author, philosopher, and ac- The Pepperdine Uni- tivist Dr. Cornel West, who versity Graduate School has been a visiting profes- of Education and Psychol- sor at Pepperdine GSEP ogy (GSEP) held an Urban for the last three years. He Initiative 2.0 Community spoke about the great work Dinner in Marina Del Rey Pepperdine is doing in the recognizing Trailblazer community and challenged Alumni Honorees who the community partners, have worked tirelessly activists, educators, and within their communities business representatives for the last 30-40 years. to join together with Pep- This event was the brain- perdine to help uplift and child of Dean Helen East- transform our community. erling Williams, the first The Trailblazer Alumni African-American Dean Honorees who were recog- at Pepperdine University, nized graduated from the COURTESY PHOTO who wanted to acknowl- original Pepperdine cam- Left to right - Mrs. Merelean Wilson, Chancellor Sara Young Jackson, Mrs. Dessie Kelly, Supervisor Janice Hahn, Dr. edge where Pepperdine pus on 79th and Vermont in Avery Shaw-Hall, Dr. Anthony Francisco. started on 79th and Ver- Los Angeles with Master’s community college profes- Youth Group. walls of the classroom. mont in Los Angeles and to degrees in either Education entist and a Nobel Laure- remind everyone that “We or Psychology. The honor- ate, and since then, he has sor. Dr. Shaw-Hall is also a The purpose of the Thus, the core of the Urban are still here in the Los An- ees were: been appointed to Clinical Pepperdine legacy with her event was to launch the Initiative is not just to serve father, Dr. Ernest Shaw and revitalization of the Pep- but to actually change the geles community, and we Mrs. Dessie Kelly – Director at the United Na- have never left.” (MS ’74 – School Business tions, Clinical Assistant brother, Mr. Ernest Shaw, perdine University GSEP conditions that cause the The President of Pep- Administration) – Mrs. Professor of the School of Jr. both graduates of Pep- Urban Initiative, which be- need to serve.” perdine University Jim Kelly worked in educa- Medicine at UC Irvine, and perdine University. gan at the graduate school The Urban Initiative 2.0 Mrs. Merelean Wilson – in 2008. GSEP is dedi- will address topics such as Gash, his wife First Lady tion for 34 years: five yearsClinical Director/Director Joline Gash, the Univer- as a 5th grade teacher in of Psychiatric Services/ (MPA ‘76 - Public Admin- cated to serving the urban multicultural praxis; cul- istration; MS ’81 – School community and working turally relevant well be- sity Chancellor Sara Young San Angelo, Texas, and Director of Neuroscientist Jackson, and President of 29 years in the Compton Services at several medical Management and Admin- collaboratively with com- ing; health, education, and istration) – Mrs. Wilson munity partners to serve incarceration disparities; the GSEP Board of Visi- Unified School District clinics as throughout South- tors Dr. Betty Uribe were a teacher, counselor, head ern California helping worked in education for and address educational human trafficking;- home in attendance to congratu- counselor, Director of Pu- many communities. 38 years: 20 years teach- and mental health needs in lessness; gentrification; late the honorees. Supervi- pil Services, and Assistant Dr. Avery Shaw-Hall – ing in the Compton Uni- urban settings with trans- innovation and technol- sor Janice Hahn, who has Principal. She has received (MA ’74 – Education; EdD fied School District, and 18formative and innovative ogy; and civic engagement. a family history associated numerous awards from ’96 – Institutional Manage- years teaching at LAUSD’s solutions. According to Dr. Some of the community with Pepperdine, presented organizations, the City of ment) – Dr. Shaw- Hall has Markham Middle School in Anthony Collatos, Asso- partners that have joined Dean Helen Williams and Inglewood, and the City of over three decades of expe- Watts. She is also a former ciate Professor of Educa- this initiative are the Union GSEP with a commenda- Los Angeles for her work rience in education, and she teacher for the late Nipsey tion, Director of the Urban Rescue Mission, Hope Gar- tion of congratulations for in the community. is the recipient of many ac- Hussle. Mrs. Wilson has Parent Teacher Education den Family Center, Com- the celebration from the Dr. Anthony Francisco ademic and climate award received many awards and Collaborative, and the Pat munity Counseling Clinics, County of Los Angeles. – (BA ’71, MA ’73 – Clini- recognitions working in honors from numerous Lucas Center for Teacher and the Social Justice Col- Supervisor Hahn’s father, cal Psychology) – Dr. Fran- elementary, middle, and community organizations, Development, “It is not laborative. For more in- as well as the City of Los only about having a pres- formation about the Urban the former Supervisor Ken- cisco is a Clinical/Neuro high schools as a teacher, neth Hahn and her brother, Psychologist and has been counselor, Assistant Princi- Angeles and the State of ence in our academic com- Initiative 2.0 go to bit.ly/ California, and she contin- munity. It is about making GSEP-UI . the former Mayor of Los working in this field for pal, and Principal, as well Angeles James Hahn, are over four decades. He start- as being acknowledged for ues to lead and nurture chil- a difference in our actual both graduates of Pepper- ed as an assistant to a sci- her extensive work as a dren through the NAACP community, outside of the THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 20, 2014 2020 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINELC-2 A-7

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Morgan Freeman said, norities) have not always all its citizens. I am proud God created our first the end from the beginning, would be wise to know that “I don’t want a Black His- been accurately included of the contributions my parents (Adam and Eve) I suspect all the aftershocks the “tempter” is the god tory Month. Black history in the telling of American ancestors have provided and gave them every re- and aftermath of this tres- of this world and sits in is American history.” I un- history. We were not writ- to help make this country source and opportunity to pass, His mind traveled; the church pews to distort derstand what he is saying. ing the books most of us what it is today. Let’s not access His divine bless- His thoughts swept through and pervert God’s word We should be celebrating were made to read grow- minimize anyone based on ings with which to take time and space foresee- and His ways and what the history of Black peo- ing up. If we don’t make the color of their skin, cul- advantage of His bless- ing the vast consequences the true Christian, knowl- ple, as well as others, 365 sure we tell our stories they ture or ethnicity. ings. Those blessings still of results of violating edgeable leader is saying. days of the year. The prob- This month stand. God was merciful “the prohibition.” The Those wise in the scrip- lem is this hasn’t happened when Joaquin and kind to first parents, woman’s response to God tures. Satan’s judgement and that’s why it is still im- Phoenix received even in their trespass. He was to place the blame on and Sentence was at once portant for us to set aside his Oscar, he gave them coats of skin the “serpent,” (Satan), the pronounced long ago and time to pause and pay trib- quoted something and clothed them. Their shining one. The “serpent” your name, Satan, IS NOT ute to the accomplishments his brother River own solution of sewing fig duped me; The “serpent” written in the book of life. of our ancestors and the wrote, “Run to leaves together to make beguiled me. The “ser- You’re not there. You will contributions they made to the rescue with aprons was not the way to pent” bewitched me. The go down to the pit of Sheol this country to help make it love, and peace the Cross, the pathway to “serpent” tricked me. The forever and ever at the last what it is today. will follow.” In redemption-eternal life. “serpent” fooled me. The with Your destiny foreor- Recently, Our Authors his speech he also That hasn’t changed nor “serpent” seduced me. God dained. Right now many Study Club, Inc. (OASC), shared some of has LORD God (Jeho- believed the woman (she follow your pernicious the Los Angeles Branch the areas where vah Elohim, our Creator did confess her condition and devious ways. How- of the Association for the he fell short, but changed.) Okay, then what to some extent) and God ever, those who choose to Study of African American that he was grate- do we say? What hap- passed sentence on “ser- do so, they too are given Life and History, Inc. (AS- ful for a second pened???!!! Peeping glar- pent”, turned to the “ser- sufficient information and ALH), celebrated 75 years chance. He went ingly into the account from pent” passing a devastating, time to retreat. The vi- of Black History in down- on to say that he the beginning, what do fatal sentence, crushing tal part of you is crushed, town Los Angeles at the felt we are all at we see and what have we blow on the “serpent,” to Satan, your Head. This is Music Center. The work of most often will not be told our best when we support learned? Most importantly, his HEAD. God’s sentence the promise and prophecy. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the or documented. The prob- each other. Not when we what have we learned and on Satan still stands. The Count on it! Well, I think I Father of Black History, lem still exists today. This cancel each other out, but how do we apply our learn- sentence is with the utmost will have to come back to and Vassie D. Wright, the is the reason why it is still when we help each other ing? There are many state- humiliation, but just! In this subject, because it’s Founder of OASC in Los important for us to keep to grow, when we educate ments which I find infor- the mind of Satan, he wants not finished. Stay with me, Angeles, is invaluable. Dr. the Black Press and Media. each other, when we guide mative; after (‘the fit had to not just be like God, but please. For those of us who Woodson’s dream was for Just this month the Black each other toward redemp- hit the shan’) so to speak; wants to be God. He wants have accepted Jesus Christ ASALH to track and keep News Channel premiered tion. 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telephone number of plaintiff’s que le dé un formulario de and costs on any settlement This business is conducted Original Filing Statement must be filed attorney, or plaintiff without exención de pago de cuotas. or arbitration award of by: a Limited Liability 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12/20 before the expiration. Effective CITY OF LOS an attorney, is (El nombre, Si no presenta su respuesta $10,000 or more in a civil Company CNS-3344252# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious la dirección y el número a tiempo, puede perder el case. The court’s lien must The registrant commenced LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement ANGELES de teléfono del abogado caso por incumplimiento y be paid before the court will to transact business under must be accompanied by the del demandante, o del la corte le podrá quitar su dismiss the case. the fictitious business name STATEMENT OF Affidavit of Identity form. demandante que no tiene sueldo, dinero y bienes sin ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. or names listed above on ABANDONMENT OF USE The filing of this statement abogado, es): Jeffrey Allan más advertencia. Si no responde dentro de 30 11/2018 OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO Cohen, 204 S. Beverly Drive,Hay otros requisitos legales. días, la corte puede decidir I declare that all information NAME the use in this state of a THE Suite 115, Beverly Hills, CAEs recomendable que llame a en su contra sin escuchar su in this statement is true and File No. 2020026095 Fictitious Business Name CITY OF LOS ANGELES 90212, 310-860-0600 un abogado inmediatamente. versión. Lea la información a correct. (A registrant who Current File No.: in violation of the rights of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, DATE (Fecha): August 23, Si no conoce a un abogado, continuación. declares as true any material Date Filed: 01/01/1900 another under Federal, State, that for the past three years, 2016 puede llamar a un servicio de Tiene 30 DÍAS DE matter pursuant to Section LAST ALLEGIANCE, 1623 or common law (See Section there remained unclaimed Sherri R. Carter, Clerk remisión a abogados. Si no CALENDARIO después 17913 of the Business and 1/4 W. 53RD STREET, Los 14411 et seq., Business and with the Police Department of (Secretario), by Glorietta puede pagar a un abogado, de que le entreguen esta Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90062 Professions Code). the City of Los Angeles monies Robinson, Deputy (Adjunto) es posible que cumpla con citación y papeles legales registrant knows to be false Registered Owner(s): Original Filing held in the account known as (SEAL) los requisitos para obtener para presentar una respuesta is guilty of a misdemeanor JUS4TW ENTERPRISE LLC, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 the “UNCLAIMED MONIES AMENDMENT TO servicios legales gratuitos por escrito en esta corte y punishable by a fine not to 1623 1/4 W. 53RD STREET, CNS-3342448# SEIZED INCIDENTAL TO COMPLAINT de un programa de servicios hacer que se entregue una exceed one thousand dollars LOS ANGELES, CA 90062; LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ARREST TRUST FUND” (Fictitious/Incorrect Name) legales sin fines de lucro. copia al demandante. Una ($1,000)). State of Incorporation: CA which were seized between FICTITIOUS NAME Puede encontrar estos carta o una llamada telefónica S/ Trejon Woods, Manager Business was conducted by: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS September 17, 1989 and Upon the filing of the grupos sin fines de lucro no lo protegen. Su respuesta Jus4tw Enterprise, LLC a limited liability company NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2017. The amount complaint, the plaintiff, being en el sitio web de California por escrito tiene que estar This statement was filed I declare that all information File No. 2020026234 of the unclaimed monies is: ignorant of the true name of Legal Services, (www. en formato legal correcto with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and The following person(s) is $505,217.58 the defendant and having lawhelpcalifornia.org), en si desea que procesen su Angeles on February 13, 2020 correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: Claims for return of these designated the defendant in el Centro de Ayuda de las caso en la corte. Es posible NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true information EMERITUS INSPECTION, monies held must be filed with the complaint by the fictitious Cortes de California, (www. que haya un formulario que Subdivision (a) of Section which he or she knows to be 826 S. KENMORE AVE #26, the City of Los Angeles Office name of: DOE 1 and having sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose usted pueda usar para su 17920, a Fictitious Name false is guilty of a crime.) LOS ANGELES, CA 90005 of the City Clerk, Room 395 discovered the true name en contacto con la corte o el respuesta. Puede encontrar Statement generally expires JUS4TW ENTERPRISE LLC County of LOS ANGELES City Hall, 200, North Spring of the defendant to be: colegio de abogados locales. estos formularios de la corte y at the end of five years from S/ TREJON CHRISTINE Mailing Address: P.O BOX Street, Los Angeles, CA MATTHEW SIEGEL amends AVISO: Por ley, la corte más información en el Centro the date on which it was filed WOODS, Manager 70293, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 BEFORE THURSDAY, the complaint by substituting tiene derecho a reclamar las de Ayuda de las Cortes de in the office of the County This statement was filed 90070 APRIL 9, 2020. the true name for the fictitious cuotas y los costos exentos California (www.sucorte. Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Registered owner(s): THE AFORESAID MONIES name wherever it appears in por imponer un gravamen ca.gov), en la biblioteca de in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on ROGERS BUCKLE, 826 S. WILL BECOME PROPERTY sobre cualquier recuperación leyes de su condado o en 01/31/2020. KENMORE AVE #26, LOS the complaint. 17920, where it expires 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12/20 OF THE CITY OF LOS Date: 10/29/2018 de $10,000 ó más de valor la corte que le quede más 40 days after any change ANGELES, CA 90005 ANGELES ON APRIL 9, 2020 CNS-3344249# This business is conducted by S/ Jeffrey Allan Cohen recibida mediante un acuerdo cerca. Si no puede pagar in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL DATED: JANUARY 28, 2020 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12/20 o una concesión de arbitraje la cuota de presentación, statement pursuant to Section an Individual CLAIRE BARTELS, CITY CNS-3344839# en un caso de derecho civil. pida al secretario de la corte 17913 other than a change The registrant(s) started doing TREASURER, OFFICE OF LOS ANGELES SENTINEL STATEMENT OF business on N/A. Tiene que pagar el gravamen que le dé un formulario de in the residence address of WITHDRAWAL FROM FINANCE CITY OF LOS de la corte antes de que la exención de pago de cuotas. a registered owner. A new I declare that all information ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PARTNERSHIP OPERATING in this statement is true and corte pueda desechar el caso. Si no presenta su respuesta Fictitious Business Name UNDER FICTITIOUS 2/13, 2/20/20 FOR CHANGE OF NAME The name and address of the a tiempo, puede perder el Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who CNS-3338076# Case No. 20TRCP00042 BUSINESS NAME declares as true any material LOS ANGELES SENTINEL court is (El nombre y dirección caso por incumplimiento y before the expiration. Effective File No. 2020023671 Superior Court of California, de la corte es): Santa Monica la corte le podrá quitar su January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter pursuant to Section County of Los Angeles Current File No.: 17913 of the Business and Courthouse, 1725 Main sueldo, dinero y bienes sin Business Name Statement The following person(s) Petition of: Mary Lynda Street, Santa Monica, CA más advertencia. must be accompanied by the Professions code that the Henderson for Change of has/have withdrawn as a registrant knows to be false 90401 Hay otros requisitos legales. Affidavit of Identity form. general partner(s) from the CIVIL Name The name, address, and Es recomendable que llame a The filing of this statement is guilty of a misdemeanor TO ALL INTERESTED partnership operating under punishable by a fine not to telephone number of plaintiff’s un abogado inmediatamente. does not of itself authorize the fictitious business name PERSONS: attorney, or plaintiff without Si no conoce a un abogado, the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars Petitioner Mary Lynda of 1. GOMEZ WELDING ($1,000)). an attorney, is (El nombre, puede llamar a un servicio de Fictitious Business Name MANUFACTURING AND SUMMONS Henderson filed a petition la dirección y el número remisión a abogados. Si no in violation of the rights of S/ROGERS BUCKLE, Owner with this court for a decree IRON WORKS, 2. GOMEZ This statement was filed (CITACION JUDICIAL) de teléfono del abogado puede pagar a un abogado, another under Federal, State, WELDING AND IRON WORK, CASE NUMBER (Número del changing names as follows: del demandante, o del es posible que cumpla con or common law (See Section with the County Clerk of Mary Lynda Henderson to Nia located at 6201 S WESTERN Los Angeles County on Caso): demandante que no tiene los requisitos para obtener 14411 et seq., Business and AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, BC719147 Ndewele Grant abogado, es): Katrina M. servicios legales gratuitos Professions Code). 01/31/2020. The Court orders that all CA 90047 NOTICE-In accordance with NOTICE TO DEFENDANT Brown, 755 Baywood Drive,de un programa de servicios Original The fictitious business name (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): persons interested in this 2nd Floor, Petaluma, CAlegales sin fines de lucro. 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12/20 Subdivision (a) of Section matter appear before this statement for the partnership 17920, a Fictitious Name Justin Melaku; Lyft, Inc., a 94954 Puede encontrar estos CNS-3344261# was filed on 01/01/1900 in the California Corporation; and court at the hearing indicated DATE (Fecha): 01/07/2019 grupos sin fines de lucro LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement generally expires below to show cause, if any, County of Los Angeles. at the end of five years from DOES 1 to 10 Sherr R. Carter Executiveen el sitio web de California The full name and residence YOU ARE BEING SUED why the petition for change of Officer/ Clerk of CourtLegal Services, (www. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the date on which it was filed name should not be granted. NAME STATEMENT of the person(s) withdrawing in the office of the County BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ (Secretario), by Marcos lawhelpcalifornia.org), en as a partner(s): DEMANDANDO EL Any person objecting to the Mariscal, Deputy (Adjunto) el Centro de Ayuda de las File No. 2020017399 Clerk, except, as provided name changes described The following person(s) is MARTHA E GOMEZ, in Subdivision (b) of Section DEMANDANTE): Shannon (SEAL) Cortes de California, (www. 5004 W 134TH STREET, Ewing; Shaila Ewingabove must file a written NOTICE TO THE PERSON sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose (are) doing business as: 17920, where it expires objection that includes the KERMIT CARLYLE HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 40 days after any change NOTICE! You have been SERVED: You are served as en contacto con la corte o el I declare that all information sued. The court reasons may for the objection decide at an individual defendant colegio de abogados locales. PHOTOGRAPHY, 803 in the facts set forth in the least two court days before N NORTHWOOD AVE, in this statement is true and statement pursuant to Section against you without your on behalf of IP Precise, LLC AVISO: Por ley, la corte correct. (A registrant who being heard unlessthe matter is you scheduled to a/k/a IP Precise, LLP tiene derecho a reclamar las COMPTON, CA 90220 17913 other than a change be heard and must appear County of LOS ANGELES declares as true information in the residence address of respond within 30 days. Read under CCP 416.10 cuotas y los costos exentos which he or she knows to be the information below.at the hearing to show cause (corporation) por imponer un gravamen Registered owner(s): a registered owner. A new why the petition should not be KERMIT C BURNS III, 803 false is guilty of a crime.) Fictitious Business Name You have 30 CALENDAR 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 sobre cualquier recuperación S/ DAYS after this granted.summons If no written objectionand CNS-3342547# de $10,000 ó más de valor N NORTHWOOD AVE, Statement must be filed is timely filed, the court may LOS ANGELES SENTINEL COMPTON, CA 90220 This statement was filed before the expiration. Effective legal papers are served on recibida mediante un acuerdo with the County Clerk of you to file granta the written petition withoutresponse a o una concesión de arbitraje This business is conducted by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious hearing. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE an Individual Los Angeles County on Business Name Statement at this court and have a copy en un caso de derecho civil. 01/29/2020. served on the Noticeplaintiff. of Hearing: A letter FOR CHANGE OF NAME Tiene que pagar el gravamen The registrant(s) started doing 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 must be accompanied by the or phone call Date: will 3-27-2020, not Time: 8:30 protect Case No. 20SMCP00041 de la corte antes de que la business on N/A. CNS-3342461# Affidavit of Identity form. you. Your writtena.m., Dept.: response B Superior Court of California, corte pueda desechar el caso. I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement must be in The proper address of legal the court is formCounty of Los Angeles The name and address of the in this statement is true and does not of itself authorize if you want 823 the Maple Avenue, court Torrance, to Petition hear of: Mardell Council, court is (El nombre y dirección correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a your case. ThereCA 90503 may be Maliyah Renea Council de la corte es): Superior Court declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name a court form A copy that of this Order you to Show can(minor) for Change of Name of California County of San matter pursuant to Section File No. 2020027231 in violation of the rights of use for your Cause response. shall be published You at TO ALL INTERESTED Diego, North County 325 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, can find these least once court each week forms for four PERSONS: South Melrose Ave. Vista, CA Professions code that the (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section and more informationsuccessive atweeks prior the to Petitioner Mardell Council, 92081 registrant knows to be false 1. SEVEN HEAVEN CAFE, 2. 14411 et seq., Business and California Courts Onlinethe date set Self- for hearing on Maliyah Renea Council filed The name, address, is guilty of a misdemeanor SEVEN HEAVEN BAKERY, Professions Code). www.courtinfo. the petition in the following a petition with this court for punishable by a fine not to 326 S. NORMANDIE Original Filing Help Center ( and telephone number 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 ca.gov/selfhelp), your newspaper county of general a decree changing names as of plaintiff’s attorney, or exceed one thousand dollars AVENUE #205, LOS circulation, printed in this follows: ($1,000)). CNS-3342443# law library, or the courthouse plaintiff without an attorney, ANGELES, CA 90020 County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL nearest you. If county:you Los Angelescannot Sentinal payMardell Council to Mardell is (El nombre, la dirección S/KERMIT C BURNS III, of LOS ANGELES the filing fee, Date: ask Feb 7, 2020 the courtHassen y el número de teléfono del Owner Mailing Address: 326 S. DEIRDRE HILL Maliyah Renea Council to This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS clerk for a fee waiver form. If abogado del demandante, NORMANDIE AVENUE #205, NAME STATEMENT Judge of the Superior Court Maliyan Renea Hassen o del demandante que no with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES, CA 90020 you do not 2/13,file 2/20, 2/27,your 3/5/20 response File No. 2020013603 on time, you may lose theThe Court orders that all tiene abogado, es): Alton F. Los Angeles County on Registered owner(s): CNS-3342562# persons interested in this 01/22/2020. The following person(s) is case by default, LOS ANGELES and SENTINEL your Kuperman, 11455 El Camino ANTWAIN RUGLEY, 326 S. (are) doing business as: wages, money, and property matter appear before this Real Suite 358, San Diego, NOTICE-In accordance with NORMANDIE AVENUE #205, court at the hearing indicated Subdivision (a) of Section 1. T&Q NETWORKS, 2. may be taken withoutSUMMONS further CA 92130; 619-232-5353 LOS ANGELES, CA 90020 FREEDOM CUTZ, 13750 warning from the (CITACIONcourt. JUDICIAL) below to show cause, if any, DATE (Fecha): May 15 2015 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted by why the petition for change of Statement generally expires LEMOIL AVE UNIT 106, There are otherCASE NUMBER legal (Número del (SEAL) an Individual HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 requirements. You mayCaso): name should not be granted. NOTICE TO THE PERSON at the end of five years from The registrant(s) started doing Any person objecting to the the date on which it was filed County of LOS ANGELES want to call an 19SMCV00041 attorney right SERVED: You are served business on 01/2020. Registered owner(s): away. If you do not know name an changes described 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/20 in the office of the County I declare that all information NOTICE TO DEFENDANT above must file a written Clerk, except, as provided TERENCE HOLLAND, 13750 attorney, you may (AVISO wantAL DEMANDADO)to : call CNS-3337542# in this statement is true and LEMOLI AVE UNIT 106, an attorney referral service. If objection that includes the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who IP Precise, LLC a/k/a IP reasons for the objection at 17920, where it expires HAWTHORNE, CA 90250; you cannot afford Precise,an LLP andattorney, Jean Dar, declares as true any material State of Incorporation: CA you may be eligible for freeleast two court days before 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section an individual; and Does 1 the matter is scheduled to in the facts set forth in the This business is conducted by legal services fromthrough a10, inclusivenonprofit 17913 of the Business and an Individual legal services program. You be heard and must appear FICTITIOUS statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the YOU ARE BEING SUED at the hearing to show cause 17913 other than a change The registrant(s) started doing can locate theseBY PLAINTIFF nonprofit (LO registrant knows to be false business on 01/2020. groups at the ESTÁ CaliforniaDEMANDANDO why the petition should not be BUSINESS in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor granted. If no written objection a registered owner. A new I declare that all information Legal Services EL Web DEMANDANTE) site : punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), is timely filed, the court may NAMES Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars QuarterSpot, Inc. grant the petition without a Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who the California CourtsNOTICE! You Online have been ($1,000)). declares as true any material Self-Help Centerwww. ( hearing. before the expiration. Effective S/ANTWAIN RUGLEY, Owner sued. The court Notice may of Hearing: decide January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter pursuant to Section courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), against or you without your This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and by contacting your local court Date: 3/6/2020, Time: 8:30 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of being heard unlessa.m., Dept.: K you must be accompanied by the Professions code that the or county bar respond association. within 30 days. Read NAME STATEMENT Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false NOTE: The court has a The address of the court File No. 2020037033 Affidavit of Identity form. 02/03/2020. the information below.is 1725 Main Street, Santa The following person(s) is The filing of this statement is guilty of a misdemeanor statutory lien for You waived have fees 30 CALENDAR NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to and costs on any settlement Monica, CA 90401 (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section DAYS after this A copysummons of this Orderand to Show the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars or arbitration legal award papers of are served on AMG ANZAC Management 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). $10,000 or more in a civilCause shall be published at Group, 9725 Pace Ave., Los Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires you to file a least oncewritten each weekresponse for four , County in violation of the rights of S/TERENCE HOLLAND, case. The court’sat this lien court must and have a copyAngeles, CA 90002 at the end of five years from OWNER be paid before the court willsuccessive weeks prior to of LA another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed served on the theplaintiff. date set forA hearingletter on Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section This statement was filed dismiss the case. or phone call will not protect in the office of the County with the County Clerk of ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. the petition in the following AMG ANZAC Management 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided you. Your written newspaper response of general Group LLC, 9725 Pace Ave., Professions Code). Los Angeles County on Si no responde dentro de 30 must be in proper legal form in Subdivision (b) of Section 01/16/2020. días, la corte puede decidir circulation, printed in this #B, Los Angeles, CA 90002; Original Filing 17920, where it expires if you want thecounty: Los court Angeles Sentinel to hearCA 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12/20 NOTICE-In accordance with en su contra sin escuchar su your case. There may be 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section versión. Lea la información a Date: 1/22/2020 This business is conducted CNS-3344256# in the facts set forth in the a court form LAWRENCE that H. you CHO can by: a Limited Liability LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name continuación. use for your response. You statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires Tiene 30 DÍAS DE Judge of the Superior Court Company 17913 other than a change can find these 2/6, 2/13, court 2/20, 2/27/20 forms The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from CALENDARIO después and more information at the NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of the date on which it was filed de que le entreguen esta CNS-3340045# to transact business under a registered owner. A new California Courts OnlineLOS ANGELESSelf- SENTINEL the fictitious business name File No. 2020027295 in the office of the County citación y papeles legales Help Centerwww.courtinfo. ( The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided para presentar una respuesta ca.gov/selfhelp or names listed above on Statement must be filed ), your countySUMMONS 02/2020 (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section por escrito en esta corte y law library, or the(CITACION courthouse JUDICIAL) ASIAN STAR CONTRACTING before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires hacer que se entregue una I declare that all information January 1, 2014, the Fictitious nearest you. If you CASEcannot NUMBER pay in this statement is true and SERVICES, 1528 E. CYRENE 40 days after any change copia al demandante. Una the filing fee, ask(Número thedel Caso): court DR, CARSON, CA 90746 Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the carta o una llamada telefónica correct. (A registrant who must be accompanied by the clerk for a fee 37-2019-00024835-CU-PA-waiver form. declaresIf as true any material County of LOS ANGELES statement pursuant to Section no lo protegen. Su respuesta you do not file your NC response Articles of Incorporation or Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change por escrito tiene que estar matter pursuant to Section The filing of this statement on time, you NOTICE may TO lose DEFENDANT the 17913 of the Business and Organization Number: LLC/AI in the residence address of en formato legal correcto case by default, (AVISO and AL DEMANDADO) your : No 201807310683 does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new si desea que procesen su Professions code that the the use in this state of a wages, money, andJesus property Riveravillegas; John registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name caso en la corte. Es posible may be taken Doe; without Jane Smith; further and Does 1 ANTHEM PROTECTIVE Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed que haya un formulario que is guilty of a misdemeanor in violation of the rights of warning from the to 25court. inclusive punishable by a fine not to SERVICES, LLC, 1528 E. before the expiration. Effective usted pueda usar para su There are otherYOU ARE legal BEING SUED CYRENE DR., CARSON, CA another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious respuesta. Puede encontrar (LO ESTÁ exceed one thousand dollars or common law (See Section requirements. You BY may PLAINTIFF ($1,000)). 90746; State of Incorporation: Business Name Statement estos formularios de la corte y want to call anDEMANDANDO attorney rightEL CA 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the más información en el Centro DEMANDANTE) S/ Johmel Howlett, CEO Professions Code). away. If you do not : know VirginiaAMG an ANZAC Management This business is conducted by Affidavit of Identity form. de Ayuda de las Cortes de attorney, you may Meyerswant to call a limited liability company Original Filing The filing of this statement Group LLC 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 California (www.sucorte. an attorney referral NOTICE!service. You If have been The registrant(s) started doing does not of itself authorize ca.gov), en la biblioteca de This statement was filed CNS-3342452# you cannot afford sued.an Theattorney, court with the may County Clerk decide of Los business on N/A. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a leyes de su condado o en you may be against eligible for you free without your I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name la corte que le quede más Angeles on February 13, 2020 legal services from being a nonprofit heard unlessNOTICE-In accordance you with in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of cerca. Si no puede pagar legal services program.respond Youwithin 30 days. Read correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, la cuota de presentación, Subdivision (a) of Section NAME STATEMENT can locate these the nonprofitinformation below.17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material File No. 2020028131 or common law (See Section pida al secretario de la corte groups at the You California have 30 CALENDAR matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and que le dé un formulario de Statement generally expires The following person(s) is Legal Services WebDAYS siteafter this summons and 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: Professions Code). exención de pago de cuotas. www.lawhelpcalifornia.org at the end of five years from ( ), legal papers are the date servedon which it was on filed Professions code that the 1. J. EPPS REALTY, 2. J. Original Filing Si no presenta su respuesta the California Courtsyou Onlineto file a written responseregistrant knows to be false 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 a tiempo, puede perder el in the office of the County EPPS CONSULTING, 6919 Self-Help Centerwww. at ( this court and have a is guiltycopy of a misdemeanor S. HAAS, LOS ANGELES, CNS-3342439# caso por incumplimiento y courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ), served or on the in Subdivisionplaintiff. (b) ofA Sectionletter punishable by a fine not to CA 90047 County of LOS la corte le podrá quitar su by contacting your or local phone court call will not protectexceed one thousand dollars sueldo, dinero y bienes sin 17920, where it expires ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or county bar you. association. Your written40 days response after any change ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): más advertencia. NOTE: The court must has be a in proper legal formANTHEM PROTECTIVE NAME STATEMENT Hay otros requisitos legales. in the facts set forth in the JAHAN EPPS, 6919 S. HAAS, File No. 2020026193 statutory lien for if waived you fees want statement the pursuant court to Section to SERVICES, hear LLC LOS ANGELES, CA 90047; Es recomendable que llame a and costs on your any settlement case. There may be S/ MICHAEL KENDRICK The following person(s) is un abogado inmediatamente. 17913 other than a change State of Incorporation: CA (are) doing business as: or arbitration awarda court of form in the that residence you address of canJONES, MANAGING This business is conducted by Si no conoce a un abogado, $10,000 or more use in for a your civil response. You MEMBER BELIZE FREIGHT SERVICE puede llamar a un servicio de a registered owner. A new an Individual LTD. LIABILITY CO., 212 case. The court’s can lien find must these Fictitious court Business forms Name This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing remisión a abogados. Si no be paid before and the more court informationwill at the with the County Clerk of 26TH STREET #101, SANTA puede pagar a un abogado, Statement must be filed business on 02/2020. MONICA, CA 90402 County dismiss the case. California Courts Online Self- Los Angeles County on I declare that all information es posible que cumpla con ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. www.courtinfo. before the expiration. Effective of LOS ANGELES Help Center ( January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 02/03/2020. in this statement is true and los requisitos para obtener Si no responde dentro de 30 ca.gov/selfhelp), your county NOTICE-In accordance with Articles of Incorporation or servicios legales gratuitos Business Name Statement correct. (A registrant who Organization Number: LLC/AI días, la corte puede decidir law library, or the courthouse Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material de un programa de servicios en su contra sin escuchar su must be accompanied by the No 201933810130 nearest you. If Affidavityou of Identitycannot form. pay17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section legales sin fines de lucro. versión. Lea la información a the filing fee, ask the courtStatement generally expires Registered owner(s): Puede encontrar estos The filing of this statement 17913 of the Business and BELIZE FREIGHT SERCICE continuación. clerk for a fee waiver form. at the endIf of five years from Professions code that the grupos sin fines de lucro Tiene 30 DÍAS DE does not of itself authorize LTD. LIABILITY CO., 212 you do not thefile use in your this state ofresponse a the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false en el sitio web de California CALENDARIO después on time, you may lose thein the office of the County 26TH STREET APT. 101, Legal Services, ( Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor SANTA MONICA, CA 90402; www. de que le entreguen esta case by default, and your Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to lawhelpcalifornia.org), en citación y papeles legales in violation of the rights of State of Incorporation: CA wages, money, andanother under property Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars el Centro de Ayuda de las para presentar una respuesta may be taken without further 17920, where it expires This business is conducted by Cortes de California, ( or common law (See Section ($1,000)). a limited liability company www. por escrito en esta corte y warning from the court. 40 days after any change S/JAHAN EPPS, OWNER sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose hacer que se entregue una 14411 et seq., Business and The registrant(s) started doing There are otherProfessions Code). legal in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed en contacto con la corte o el copia al demandante. Una requirements. You may statement pursuant to Section business on 12/2019. colegio de abogados locales. Original with the County Clerk of I declare that all information carta o una llamada telefónica want to call 2/20, an 2/27, 3/5, attorney3/12/20 right17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on AVISO: Por ley, la corte no lo protegen. Su respuesta away. If you do not know in the an residence address of in this statement is true and CNS-3344271# 02/04/2020. correct. (A registrant who tiene derecho a reclamar las por escrito tiene que estar attorney, you may LOS ANGELESwant SENTINELto calla registered owner. A new cuotas y los costos exentos NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material en formato legal correcto an attorney referral service. If Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section por imponer un gravamen si desea que procesen su you cannot afford an attorney, Statement must be filed matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and sobre cualquier recuperación caso en la corte. Es posible you may be eligibleNAME STATEMENT for freebefore the expiration. Effective de $10,000 ó más de valor Statement generally expires Professions code that the que haya un formulario que legal services from File aNo. 2020037419nonprofit January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from recibida mediante un acuerdo usted pueda usar para su legal services program.The following You person(s) is Business Name Statement registrant knows to be false o una concesión de arbitraje the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor respuesta. Puede encontrar can locate these(are) doing nonprofit business as: must be accompanied by the in the office of the County en un caso de derecho civil. estos formularios de la corte y groups at the California Affidavit of Identity form. punishable by a fine not to Local Ambition, 1623 1/4 Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars Tiene que pagar el gravamen más información en el Centro Legal Services West Web 53rd siteStreet, Los The filing of this statement de la corte antes de que la in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). de Ayuda de las Cortes de (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Angeles, CA 90062, County does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires corte pueda desechar el caso. California (www.sucorte. the California Courtsof LA; Mailing Online Address: 7349 the use in this state of a BELIZE FREIGHT SERCICE 40 days after any change LTD. LIABILITY CO. The name and address of the ca.gov), en la biblioteca de Self-Help Centerwww. Milliken ( Ave., Ste 140-53, Los Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the court is (El nombre y dirección leyes de su condado o en courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), Angeles, or CA 91730 in violation of the rights of S/ MICHAEL ALPHONSO de la corte es) statement pursuant to Section BARONA, Owner : Los Angeles la corte que le quede más by contacting yourRegistered local owner(s): court another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Superior Court, 111 N. Hill St., cerca. Si no puede pagar or county bar Jus4TW association. Enterprise, LLC, or common law (See Section This statement was filed in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los Angeles, CA 90012 la cuota de presentación, NOTE: The court 1623 has 1/4 West 53rd a Street, 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new The name, address, and pida al secretario de la corte statutory lien for Los Angeles, waived CA 90062; fees CA Professions Code). Los Angeles County on Fictitious Business Name 01/31/2020. THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY FEBRUARY 9, 2014 20, 2020 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELES LASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-7C-4 Celebration of Life les, California, the business cover Police Officer. Clydell Hill of Albert Lamb where he Clydell married Helen met Myrtle Jean Lamb. T. Manuel in October 1963 In 1947, Clydell Hill and from this union Rob- Clydell Hill was born at the age of 17, Clydell married Myrtle Jean Lamb. bie Hill Morrison was born. February 7, 1926, in Ida- was hired by Union Pa- Three children were born Helen preceded him in bel, Oklahoma through the cific Railway. His occu- from this union, Michael death in June 2014. union of Hosie Hill and pation was porter for the Hill, Jacquelyn (Hill) Par- Clydell’s son Clydell Jr. Willie Mae Hopkins. Four railways. ish and Clydell Hill Jr. With his sisters Bessie Mae Hill, children were born from On May 31, 1944, the love, great dedication Lois Jean Rucker and his that union, one brother Clydell joined the United and support of his wife brother William J. Hill all William Jenkins Hill, two States Navy in Ogden, Myrtle, on June 2, 1956 preceded him in death. sisters Bessie Mae Hill Utah. He was a Stew- Clydell was hired as one of An angel called Clydell and Lois Jean Rucker. ard’s Mate First Class. On the first Black Deputy Sher- home December 30, 2019, Clydell the eldest child at- April 6, 1946, he received iffs in the county of Los at his home at the age of tended Slater Elementary an Honorable Discharge. Angeles Firestone Sheriff 93. Clydell accepted Jesus High School in Idabel, Clydell moved to Los An- Station. He retired after 25 Christ as Lord and Savior

Oklahoma. He left Idabel geles, California and was Clydell Hill COURTESY PHOTO years of service at the rank on September 4, 2019. at an early age of 12 before employed at the Los Ange- of Detective on March 31, Services at Inglewood graduating to help support les County General Hospi- also an avid tailor. He at- In addition, Clydell worked 1981. Clydell was immedi- Cemetery Mortuary on Jan- his mother, brother and tal working in the laundry tended the Glover Tailor- at Al’s Market on 53rd and ately hired by Rapid Transit uary 14, 2020. Contact Jac- sisters. September 1943, department. Clydell was ing School in Los Angeles. Central Avenue Los Ange- Department as an under- qui Parish 323 290-1359.

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NOTICE-In accordance with does not of itself authorize FICTITIOUS BUSINESS exceed one thousand dollars a registered owner. A new another under Federal, State, business on 10/2014. Subdivision (a) of Section the use in this state of a NAME STATEMENT ($1,000)). Fictitious Business Name or common law (See Section I declare that all information 17920, a Fictitious Name Fictitious Business Name File No. 2020026974 S/RIKAYAH KAAMIL BENOIT, Statement must be filed 14411 et seq., Business and in this statement is true and Statement generally expires in violation of the rights of The following person(s) is Owner before the expiration. Effective Professions Code). correct. (A registrant who at the end of five years from another under Federal, State, (are) doing business as: This statement was filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Original Filing declares as true any material the date on which it was filed or common law (See Section V.A.S.T. Entertainment, 4500 with the County Clerk of Business Name Statement 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/20 matter pursuant to Section in the office of the County 14411 et seq., Business and Santa Rosalia Dr. Suite 16, Los Angeles County on must be accompanied by the CNS-3339706# 17913 of the Business and Clerk, except, as provided Professions Code). Los Angeles, CA 90008, 01/17/2020. Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions code that the in Subdivision (b) of Section Original Filing County of LA NOTICE-In accordance with The filing of this statement registrant knows to be false 17920, where it expires 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 Registered owner(s): Subdivision (a) of Section does not of itself authorize FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is guilty of a misdemeanor 40 days after any change CNS-3342400# Reginald Arnell Tapp, 5344 17920, a Fictitious Name the use in this state of a NAME STATEMENT punishable by a fine not to in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL S. Victoria Ave, Los Angeles, Statement generally expires Fictitious Business Name File No. 2020016004 exceed one thousand dollars statement pursuant to Section CA 90043 at the end of five years from in violation of the rights of The following person(s) is ($1,000)). 17913 other than a change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted the date on which it was filed another under Federal, State, (are) doing business as: ANGELS WAY SERVICES in the residence address of NAME STATEMENT by: An Individual in the office of the County or common law (See Section DO YOGA/WELLNESS, 609 FOUNDATION INC a registered owner. A new File No. 2020017332 The registrant commenced to Clerk, except, as provided 14411 et seq., Business and HOWLAND DRIVE SUITE S/ ERNESTINE G. BARNES, Fictitious Business Name The following person(s) is transact business under the in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions Code). 2, INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 President Statement must be filed (are) doing business as: fictitious business name or 17920, where it expires Original Filing County of LOS ANGELES This statement was filed before the expiration. Effective WESLEY’S WEDDINGS, names listed above on N/A 40 days after any change 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/20 Registered owner(s): with the County Clerk of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 5247 1/2 VILLAGE GRN, LOS I declare that all information in the facts set forth in the CNS-3339767# DAVID LILLY, 609 Los Angeles County on Business Name Statement ANGELES, CA 90016 County in this statement is true and statement pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL HOWLAND DRIVE SUITE 2, 01/06/2020. must be accompanied by the of LOS ANGELES correct. (A registrant who 17913 other than a change INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 NOTICE-In accordance with Affidavit of Identity form. Registered owner(s): declares as true any material in the residence address of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by Subdivision (a) of Section The filing of this statement WESLEY SCOTT CRUMP, matter pursuant to Section a registered owner. A new NAME STATEMENT an Individual 17920, a Fictitious Name does not of itself authorize 5247 1/2 VILLAGE GRN, LOS 17913 of the Business and Fictitious Business Name File No. 2020018880 The registrant(s) started doing Statement generally expires the use in this state of a ANGELES, CA 90016 Professions code that the Statement must be filed The following person(s) is business on 01/2020. at the end of five years from Fictitious Business Name This business is conducted by registrant knows to be false before the expiration. Effective (are) doing business as: I declare that all information the date on which it was filed in violation of the rights of an Individual is guilty of a misdemeanor January 1, 2014, the Fictitious MANN POWER CONVOY in this statement is true and in the office of the County another under Federal, State, The registrant(s) started doing punishable by a fine not to Business Name Statement SERVICE, 1661 W. 106TH ST, correct. (A registrant who Clerk, except, as provided or common law (See Section business on 01/2020. exceed one thousand dollars must be accompanied by the LOS ANGELES, CA 90047 declares as true any material in Subdivision (b) of Section 14411 et seq., Business and I declare that all information ($1,000)). Affidavit of Identity form. County of LOS ANGELES matter pursuant to Section 17920, where it expires Professions Code). in this statement is true and S/ Reginald Arnell Tapp, The filing of this statement Mailing Address: PO BOX 17913 of the Business and 40 days after any change Original Filing correct. (A registrant who Owner does not of itself authorize 54395, LOS ANGELES, CA Professions code that the in the facts set forth in the 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 declares as true any material This statement was filed the use in this state of a 90047 registrant knows to be false statement pursuant to Section CNS-3342437# matter pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los Fictitious Business Name Registered owner(s): is guilty of a misdemeanor 17913 other than a change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 of the Business and Angeles on February 3, 2020 in violation of the rights of SAMUEL G GREEN, 1661 W. punishable by a fine not to in the residence address of Professions code that the NOTICE-In accordance with another under Federal, State, 106TH ST, LOS ANGELES, exceed one thousand dollars a registered owner. A new FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant knows to be false Subdivision (a) of Section or common law (See Section CA 90047 ($1,000)). Fictitious Business Name NAME STATEMENT is guilty of a misdemeanor 17920, a Fictitious Name 14411 et seq., Business and This business is conducted by S/DAVID LILLY, OWNER Statement must be filed File No. 2020022663 punishable by a fine not to Statement generally expires Professions Code). an Individual This statement was filed before the expiration. Effective The following person(s) is exceed one thousand dollars at the end of five years from Original Filing The registrant(s) started doing with the County Clerk of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious (are) doing business as: ($1,000)). the date on which it was filed 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/20 business on 01/2020. Los Angeles County on Business Name Statement AD BOX CREATIVE, 421 S/WESLEY SCOTT CRUMP, in the office of the County CNS-3339833# I declare that all information 01/21/2020. must be accompanied by the SOUTH FAIRVIEW ST, Owner Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in this statement is true and NOTICE-In accordance with Affidavit of Identity form. BURBANK, CA 91505 County This statement was filed in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who Subdivision (a) of Section The filing of this statement of LOS ANGELES with the County Clerk of 17920, where it expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS declares as true any material 17920, a Fictitious Name does not of itself authorize Registered owner(s): Los Angeles County on 40 days after any change NAME STATEMENT matter pursuant to Section Statement generally expires the use in this state of a EMERALD LIGHT 01/22/2020. in the facts set forth in the File No. 2020009240 17913 of the Business and at the end of five years from Fictitious Business Name PICTURES, INC., 421 NOTICE-In accordance with statement pursuant to Section The following person(s) is Professions code that the the date on which it was filed in violation of the rights of SOUTH FAIRVIEW ST, Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 other than a change (are) doing business as: registrant knows to be false in the office of the County another under Federal, State, BURBANK, CA 91505; State 17920, a Fictitious Name in the residence address of PITTS HOUSE OF PEACE, is guilty of a misdemeanor Clerk, except, as provided or common law (See Section of Incorporation: CA Statement generally expires a registered owner. A new 426-428 W 109TH PL, LOS punishable by a fine not to in Subdivision (b) of Section 14411 et seq., Business and This business is conducted by at the end of five years from Fictitious Business Name ANGELES, CA 90061 County exceed one thousand dollars 17920, where it expires Professions Code). a Corporation the date on which it was filed Statement must be filed of LOS ANGELES ($1,000)). 40 days after any change Original Filing The registrant(s) started doing in the office of the County before the expiration. Effective Registered owner(s): S/SAMUEL G GREEN, in the facts set forth in the 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/20 business on 01/2020. Clerk, except, as provided January 1, 2014, the Fictitious DARRYL PITTS, 1642 W. OWNER statement pursuant to Section CNS-3337570# I declare that all information in Subdivision (b) of Section Business Name Statement 110TH ST, LOS ANGELES, This statement was filed 17913 other than a change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in this statement is true and 17920, where it expires must be accompanied by the CA 90047 with the County Clerk of in the residence address of correct. (A registrant who 40 days after any change Affidavit of Identity form. TAUNIA PITTS, 1642 W. Los Angeles County on a registered owner. A new declares as true any material in the facts set forth in the The filing of this statement 110TH ST., LOS ANGELES, 01/23/2020. Fictitious Business Name matter pursuant to Section statement pursuant to Section does not of itself authorize CA 90047 NOTICE-In accordance with Statement must be filed GOVERNMENT 17913 of the Business and 17913 other than a change the use in this state of a This business is conducted by Subdivision (a) of Section before the expiration. Effective Professions code that the in the residence address of Fictitious Business Name a Married Couple 17920, a Fictitious Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious registrant knows to be false a registered owner. A new in violation of the rights of The registrant(s) started doing Statement generally expires Business Name Statement is guilty of a misdemeanor Fictitious Business Name business on 12/2019. at the end of five years from must be accompanied by the another under Federal, State, LOS ANGELES COUNTY punishable by a fine not to Statement must be filed or common law (See Section I declare that all information the date on which it was filed Affidavit of Identity form. exceed one thousand dollars before the expiration. Effective in this statement is true and in the office of the County The filing of this statement METROPOLITAN 14411 et seq., Business and TRANSPORTATION ($1,000)). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Professions Code). correct. (A registrant who Clerk, except, as provided does not of itself authorize EMERALD LIGHT Business Name Statement declares as true any material in Subdivision (b) of Section the use in this state of a AUTHORITY (LACMTA) Original REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PICTURES, INC. must be accompanied by the 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/20 matter pursuant to Section 17920, where it expires Fictitious Business Name S/ JANE BALLARD, President Affidavit of Identity form. CNS-3339979# 17913 of the Business and 40 days after any change in violation of the rights of This statement was filed The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions code that the in the facts set forth in the another under Federal, State, with the County Clerk of does not of itself authorize registrant knows to be false statement pursuant to Section or common law (See Section LACMTA will receive Los Angeles County on the use in this state of a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is guilty of a misdemeanor 17913 other than a change 14411 et seq., Business and Proposals for PS62262- 01/28/2020. Fictitious Business Name NAME STATEMENT punishable by a fine not to in the residence address of Professions Code). 2 - Service Contract NOTICE-In accordance with in violation of the rights of File No. 2020014263 exceed one thousand dollars a registered owner. A new Original Filing Uninterruptible Power Subdivision (a) of Section another under Federal, State, The following person(s) is ($1,000)). Fictitious Business Name 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/20 Supply (UPS) at the 9th 17920, a Fictitious Name or common law (See Section (are) doing business as: S/DARRYL PITTS, Owner Statement must be filed CNS-3337704# Floor Receptionist Desk, Statement generally expires 14411 et seq., Business and LOTTIE’S PEARLS, 9813 This statement was filed before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Vendor/Contract Management at the end of five years from Professions Code). SOUTH 7TH AVENUE, with the County Clerk of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Department, One Gateway the date on which it was filed Original Filing INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 Los Angeles County on Business Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Plaza, Los Angeles, CA in the office of the County 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 County of LOS ANGELES 01/13/2020. must be accompanied by the NAME STATEMENT 90012. Clerk, except, as provided CNS-3342368# Registered owner(s): NOTICE-In accordance with Affidavit of Identity form. File No. 2020015008 in Subdivision (b) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL PATRICIA A. YARBER, 9813 Subdivision (a) of Section The filing of this statement The following person(s) is 17920, where it expires SOUTH 7TH AVENUE, 17920, a Fictitious Name does not of itself authorize (are) doing business as: A Pre-Proposal conference 40 days after any change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 Statement generally expires the use in this state of a 1. ILLIONS, 2. #YUAINTSH!T, will not be held. All Proposals in the facts set forth in the NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by at the end of five years from Fictitious Business Name 3. MAAC MOTIVATION AT ALL must be submitted to statement pursuant to Section File No. 2020018437 an Individual the date on which it was filed in violation of the rights of COST, 4. #STAYFOCUSED, LACMTA, and be filed at the 17913 other than a change The following person(s) is The registrant(s) started doing in the office of the County another under Federal, State, 600 W FLORENCE AVE APT reception desk, 9th floor, V/ in the residence address of (are) doing business as: business on 01/2020. Clerk, except, as provided or common law (See Section D, LOS ANGELES, CA 90044 CM Department, on or before a registered owner. A new 1. MT ZION MISSIONARY I declare that all information in Subdivision (b) of Section 14411 et seq., Business and County of LOS ANGELES 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Fictitious Business Name BAPTIST CHURCH, 2. MT in this statement is true and 17920, where it expires Professions Code). Registered owner(s): Monday, March 23, 2020. Statement must be filed ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST correct. (A registrant who 40 days after any change Original Filing ALLEN LOVE, 600W Proposals received after the before the expiration. Effective CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES, declares as true any material in the facts set forth in the 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/20 FLORENCE AVE D, LOS above date and time may January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 1300 E 50TH STREET, LOS matter pursuant to Section statement pursuant to Section CNS-3339728# ANGELES, CA 90044 be rejected and returned Business Name Statement ANGELES, CA 90011 County 17913 of the Business and 17913 other than a change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This business is conducted by unopened. Each proposal must be accompanied by the of LOS ANGELES Professions code that the in the residence address of an Individual must be sealed and marked Affidavit of Identity form. Articles of Incorporation or registrant knows to be false a registered owner. A new FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant(s) started doing Proposal No. PS62262-2. The filing of this statement Organization Number: LLC/AI is guilty of a misdemeanor Fictitious Business Name NAME STATEMENT business on 01/2020. does not of itself authorize No 0025265 punishable by a fine not to Statement must be filed File No. 2020023447 I declare that all information the use in this state of a Registered owner(s): exceed one thousand dollars before the expiration. Effective The following person(s) is in this statement is true and For a copy of the Proposal/ Fictitious Business Name MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY ($1,000)). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious (are) doing business as: correct. (A registrant who Bid specification visit our in violation of the rights of BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS S/PATRICIA A. YARBER, Business Name Statement 1. QUEEN BY NATURE declares as true any material Solicitation Page on our another under Federal, State, ANGELES, 1300 E 50TH Owner must be accompanied by the WELLNESS, 2. QUEEN matter pursuant to Section Vendor Portal at https:// or common law (See Section STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA This statement was filed Affidavit of Identity form. BY NATURE, 3. QUEEN 17913 of the Business and business.metro.net or for 14411 et seq., Business and 90011; State of Incorporation: with the County Clerk of The filing of this statement BY NATURE WELLNESS Professions code that the further information email Professions Code). CA Los Angeles County on does not of itself authorize MINISTRIES, 9112 S. registrant knows to be false Lorretta Norris at norrisl@ Original Filing This business is conducted by 01/17/2020. the use in this state of a WESTERN AVE, LOS is guilty of a misdemeanor metro.net. 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 a Corporation NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name ANGELES, CA 90047 County punishable by a fine not to 2/20/20 CNS-3342415# The registrant(s) started doing of LOS ANGELES exceed one thousand dollars CNS-3343404# Subdivision (a) of Section in violation of the rights of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL business on 07/2009. 17920, a Fictitious Name another under Federal, State, Mailing Address: 8306 ($1,000)). I declare that all information Statement generally expires or common law (See Section WILSHIRE BLVD #401, S/ALLEN LOVE, Owner FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in this statement is true and BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 This statement was filed REQUEST FOR at the end of five years from 14411 et seq., Business and Notice is NAME STATEMENT correct. (A registrant who the date on which it was filed Professions Code). Articles of Incorporation or with the County Clerk of PROPOSALS File No. 2020019961 declares as true any material Organization Number: AI# ON Los Angeles County on given that proposals for in the office of the County Original Filing On-Call Engineering Design The following person(s) is matter pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/20 201933810405 01/17/2020. (are) doing business as: 17913 of the Business and CNS-3339787# Registered owner(s): NOTICE-In accordance with and Support Services for in Subdivision (b) of Section Dams (BRC0000119) will be BEASTMODE FITNESS Professions code that the 17920, where it expires LOS ANGELES SENTINEL BY NATURE WELLNESS Subdivision (a) of Section CARD GAME, 611 WALNUT registrant knows to be false LLC, 9112 S. WESTERN AVE, 17920, a Fictitious Name received by the County of L.A. 40 days after any change Dept. of Public Works, Cashier AVE APT 7, LONG BEACH, is guilty of a misdemeanor in the facts set forth in the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LOS ANGELES, CA 90047; Statement generally expires CA 90802 County of LOS punishable by a fine not to NAME STATEMENT State of Incorporation: CA at the end of five years from Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., statement pursuant to Section Alhambra, CA 91803 until ANGELES exceed one thousand dollars 17913 other than a change File No. 2020021065 This business is conducted by the date on which it was filed Registered owner(s): ($1,000)). The following person(s) is a limited liability company in the office of the County 2 pm, on March 11, 2020. in the residence address of An RFP may be obtained by RONDAY MCCRAY, 611 MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY a registered owner. A new (are) doing business as: The registrant(s) started doing Clerk, except, as provided WALNUT AVE, LONG BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS MANKEY’S SIDES, 214 business on N/A. in Subdivision (b) of Section accessing the link at http:// Fictitious Business Name dpw.lacounty.gov/general/ BEACH, CA 90802; State of ANGELES Statement must be filed E CENTURY BLVD, LOS I declare that all information 17920, where it expires Incorporation: CA S/ PAMELA HEWINS, ANGELES, CA 90003 County in this statement is true and 40 days after any change contracts/opportunities/ or before the expiration. Effective will be emailed to you upon This business is conducted by Secretary January 1, 2014, the Fictitious of LOS ANGELES correct. (A registrant who in the facts set forth in the an Individual This statement was filed Registered owner(s): declares as true any material statement pursuant to Section request by calling (626) 300- Business Name Statement 2325 orTDDat(626) 282-7829. The registrant(s) started doing with the County Clerk of must be accompanied by the SHATONYA C CROWE, 214 matter pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change business on 06/2019. Los Angeles County on E CENTURY BLVD, LOS 17913 of the Business and in the residence address of 2/20/20 Affidavit of Identity form. CNS-3343352# I declare that all information 01/23/2020. The filing of this statement ANGELES, CA 90003 Professions code that the a registered owner. A new LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in this statement is true and NOTICE-In accordance with does not of itself authorize SAMUEL GREEN, 214 CE registrant knows to be false Fictitious Business Name correct. (A registrant who Subdivision (a) of Section the use in this state of a CENTURY BLVD, LOS is guilty of a misdemeanor Statement must be filed Notice is given that proposals declares as true any material 17920, a Fictitious Name Fictitious Business Name ANGELES, CA 90003 punishable by a fine not to before the expiration. Effective for On-Call Stormwater matter pursuant to Section Statement generally expires in violation of the rights of This business is conducted by exceed one thousand dollars January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Capture Rubber Dam System 17913 of the Business and at the end of five years from another under Federal, State, a General Partnership ($1,000)). Business Name Statement Maintenance Services Professions code that the the date on which it was filed or common law (See Section The registrant(s) started doing BY NATURE WELLNESS must be accompanied by the (BRC0000118) will be received registrant knows to be false in the office of the County 14411 et seq., Business and business on 01/2020. LLC Affidavit of Identity form. by County of Los Angeles, is guilty of a misdemeanor Clerk, except, as provided Professions Code). I declare that all information S/ CHANDRA THORNE, CEO The filing of this statement Public Works, Cashier Office, punishable by a fine not to in Subdivision (b) of Section Original Filing in this statement is true and This statement was filed does not of itself authorize 900 So. Fremont Ave., exceed one thousand dollars 17920, where it expires 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/20 correct. (A registrant who with the County Clerk of the use in this state of a Alhambra, CA 91803 until ($1,000)). 40 days after any change CNS-3339848# declares as true any material Los Angeles County on Fictitious Business Name 5:30 pm, Wednesday, March S/RONDAY MCCRAY, Owner in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL matter pursuant to Section 01/29/2020. in violation of the rights of 18, 2020. The estimated This statement was filed statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and NOTICE-In accordance with another under Federal, State, annual contract amount with the County Clerk of 17913 other than a change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions code that the Subdivision (a) of Section or common law (See Section is $300,000. A mandatory Los Angeles County on in the residence address of NAME STATEMENT registrant knows to be false 17920, a Fictitious Name 14411 et seq., Business and proposers’ conference will 01/24/2020. a registered owner. A new File No. 2020014775 is guilty of a misdemeanor Statement generally expires Professions Code). be held on Wednesday, NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name The following person(s) is punishable by a fine not to at the end of five years from Original Filing 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/20 March 4, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Subdivision (a) of Section Statement must be filed (are) doing business as: exceed one thousand dollars the date on which it was filed Public Works Headquarters, 17920, a Fictitious Name before the expiration. Effective RUN TO IT, 1030 W 51ST ($1,000)). in the office of the County CNS-3337571# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 900 South Fremont Avenue, Statement generally expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious STREET, LOS ANGELES, S/ SAMUEL GREEN, Clerk, except, as provided Alhambra, California 91803, at the end of five years from Business Name Statement CA 90037 County of LOS GENERAL PARTNER in Subdivision (b) of Section 8th Floor, Large Construction the date on which it was filed must be accompanied by the ANGELES This statement was filed 17920, where it expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Conference Room . An RFP in the office of the County Affidavit of Identity form. Registered owner(s): with the County Clerk of Los 40 days after any change may be obtained by accessing Clerk, except, as provided The filing of this statement RIKAYAH KAAMIL BENOIT, Angeles County on JANUARY in the facts set forth in the File No. 2020003359 The following person(s) is the link at http://pw.lacounty. in Subdivision (b) of Section does not of itself authorize 1030 W 51ST STREET, LOS 27, 2020. statement pursuant to Section gov/brcd/servicecontracts/ or 17920, where it expires the use in this state of a ANGELES, CA 90037 NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 other than a change (are) doing business as: 1. BEB TRANSPORTATION, at the Cashier Office or will be 40 days after any change Fictitious Business Name This business is conducted by Subdivision (a) of Section in the residence address of mailed to you upon request by in the facts set forth in the in violation of the rights of an Individual 17920, a Fictitious Name a registered owner. A new 2. PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS, 3701 STOCKER STREET calling (626) 458-4080 or TDD statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, The registrant(s) started doing Statement generally expires Fictitious Business Name at (626) 282-7829. 17913 other than a change or common law (See Section business on N/A. at the end of five years from Statement must be filed STE 404, LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 County of LOS 2/20/20 in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and I declare that all information the date on which it was filed before the expiration. Effective CNS-3342710# a registered owner. A new Professions Code). in this statement is true and in the office of the County January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Filing with Changes correct. (A registrant who Clerk, except, as provided Business Name Statement Registered owner(s): Statement must be filed 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 declares as true any material in Subdivision (b) of Section must be accompanied by the ANGELS WAY SERVICES before the expiration. Effective CNS-3342347# matter pursuant to Section 17920, where it expires Affidavit of Identity form. FOUNDATION INC, 3701 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 of the Business and 40 days after any change The filing of this statement STOCKER STREET STE 404, Business Name Statement Professions code that the in the facts set forth in the does not of itself authorize LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 must be accompanied by the registrant knows to be false statement pursuant to Section the use in this state of a This business is conducted by Affidavit of Identity form. is guilty of a misdemeanor 17913 other than a change Fictitious Business Name a Corporation The filing of this statement punishable by a fine not to in the residence address of in violation of the rights of The registrant(s) started doing PHOTO CREDIT: VINNIE RATCLIFF

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By SayBin RoBeRSon and ground transportation, global. So we have to learn Contributing Writer as well as comfortable and how to become global citi- moderately priced double zens,” Billups contributed. For the first time, occupancy accommoda- “We have to learn how to the Museum of African tions at various hotels appreciate other people’s American Art (MAAA) throughout the city. Activ- culture and languages; will be journeying to Da- ity and entrance fees are learn how to appreciate our kar, Senegal for a cultural also included in the $3700 own cultural language that experience. Essential Sen- price ticket for the trip. we weren’t taught exactly,” egal centered around the “Once we found out Billups said. newly opened Museum of about this new museum “It’s a unique op- Black Civilization will be opening in Senegal, we portunity to be one of the an eight-day trip full of said we got to go there,” first into an internation- knowledge and enlighten- Elizabeth “Betty” Johnson ally known museum that ment. of MAAA shared. just opened to see,” Adri- Taking place May 16- “We’re calling it a cul- enne Foster who is also 25, 2020, Essential Sen- tural experience. What we an organizer shared. “It’s egal will journey across the want to do is to take these a very troubled period in globe to gain knowledge groups of people, to this the States; to go back and on the art and culture of the museum and highlight it, touch different points of area. With a well-versed and get some buzz around exit from where we came tour guide, the group will it since we [too] are a mu- from, to know what we’ve visit multiple museums, seum,” Johnson stated. being in the Motherland, she continued. “These are opportunity to engage with been through. I think that the African Renaissance Another overarch- no matter what country it the opportunities for us to millennials and Generation really it’s an eye-opening Monument and the Grand ing goal for MAAA is to is. No matter what city, learn with each other, and Z. experience.” Mosque of Dakar. They connect the two cities and no matter where you land, then to bring that back to “For a young person The deadline for all will also visit the historical build a bond between the the idea that you’re in the share with the community.” in this day and age, to get payments is March 7, 2020. site where slaves boarded museums to deepen the Motherland.” The women of MAAA a lot of history wrapped up For more information on the slave ships and were knowledge base and con- “We are the surviving advised the trip will require into a pleasure trip, I think, the trip, visit maaala.org or transported to America. nection between the two race. So the idea that you much walking and time on yeah, is a good thing,” visit the Museum of Afri- Also taking a journey worlds and cultures. have an opportunity to go foot, suggesting that every- Johnson stated. can American Art to have through wildlife at the “We’re all trying to to the Motherland, to recon- one prepares themselves “We all have to be- one on one conversations Bandia Reserve. connect to who we are,” nect, and come back home for the journey ahead. come global citizens now. with any of the women Included in trip fees Robin Billups of the and everybody who takes Through much enlighten- With the worldwide web, mentioned. will be all meals and gra- MAAA stated. “I think just these trips, they always say, ment, MAAA’s organizers there’s no longer a local tuity, roundtrip air travel being in the environment, you come back different,” believe this is the perfect community. Everything is L.A. Community comes together to construct “Safe Landing” housing project for homeless families Betti HalSell wife Molly and the Jimmy in. Sometimes we get a decorating pots for plants. Angelenos answered Kimmel live team spent lot of push back from our Those handmade orna- the social call for action time beautifying the site neighbors but that is not the ments will signify sense of to combat homelessness and trailer residency. Dur- case when we really engage a new beginning to the fu- with local support on Sat- ing the presentation of the residents and talk about the ture families progressively urday, February 15. A well- new housing project Jimmy drivers into homelessness, moving into these homes. orchestrated community stated, “We must do some- which are currently eco- The enthusiastic vol- event launched the Safe thing about homelessness, nomics. A lot of the fami- unteers installed landscap- Landing project. The city and what you really can lies that are moving in are ing, cleaned, and supplied of Los Angeles naturally do, is help on an individual not homeless for any other household goods for their responded to the terrible basis, helping ten families reason than economic.” new hopeful neighbors. epidemic of homelessness get on their feet is a great Inside the residen- Welcome baskets will be by generously donating thing.” cy, was a contemporary given to commemorate the food, house appliances, Other L.A. county sup- style kitchen, decorated city support to vulnerable and physical labor to con- porters included Council- bedroom, dining room people seeking shelter. It struct ten temporary hous- member Curren Price, Los area, and restroom. Fully is with great acknowledg- ing arrangements for dis- Angeles Homeless Ser- stocked with essential liv- ment that we, L.A. natives, placed families. Found on vices Authority, California ing appliances available in are here to help and encour- 85th and Broadway, is the Community Foundation each exclusive trailer. Suit- age our local neighbors active Safe Landing com- and United Way of Greater able dishes, bedding, and in considerable times of munity. This was a public Los Angeles. Gabriela Sol- nutritious food awaits the economic need. This tem- and private partnership orzano, the Deputy Direc- arrival of families who are porary housing project is raising awareness and find- tor of Organizing for Unit- need of hospitable shelter symbolic to the consistent ing immediate solutions to ed Way protested, “This is and lasting peace of mind. growth in genuine compas- the challenge homeless- Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas opening the press one of the hardest parts, is One could see volunteers sion and active community ness living in Los Angeles. conference for the Safe Landing community day event; actually setting up the site as young as six years old for the city of angels. According to the photo credit: Betti Halsell and bringing the neighbors painting welcome signs and Homeless Services Au- thority’s count, between zations. Collectively, they move this quickly is inspi- 2018 and 2019 homeless- created a community for rational.” ness in Los Angeles in- ten local families to live Other keynote speak- creased by sixteen percent; properly in mobile homes ers include Dr. Va Lecia approximately 60,000 of modern design. This Adams Kellum CEO and men, women, and children community day event had president of St. Joseph are living without a stable more than 50 active volun- Center, Television host foundation. The displaced teers assembled playsets, Jimmy Kimmel, and Dep- population has visually in- dog-runs, and patio sets uty Director of organizing creased from Skid row to donated by the California for United way of Greater Venice. With no suitable Community Foundation. Los Angeles, Gabriela Sol- place to go, the unfortunate Residents of the surround- orzano. Speaking for her are seen under freeways ing L.A. communities and dedicated team, CEO of St. and pitching tents along supporters of St. Joseph Joseph Center Dr. Va Le- cracked sidewalks and were majority of the vol- cia stated, “The generosity street corners; openly ex- unteers that supported the of the donors, volunteers, posed to the city elements construction of the landing and supporters made today and unpredictable weather. site in the Broadway area. possible. Being homeless This past weekend, Super- Supervisor Mark Rid- can be an isolating experi- visor Mark Ridley-Thomas ley-Thomas went on to re- ence. By joining today, we promptly lead the effective veal that this event was ac- are showing our homeless presentation of Safe Land- complished in less than one neighbors that they aren’t ing. He stated, “It was only months’ time; government alone – we are here with possible because of wide- agencies pushed new level them.” One can see the car- spread commitment and of urgency for this ben- ing spirit worn on the radi- partnership.” He conveyed efit. California Community ant faces of each St. Joseph gratitude to California Foundation, VP for health Volunteer that was there. elected Governor Gavin and Housing, Ann Sewill Television host Jimmy Newsom, who sent down represented her depart- Kimmel and his lovely the mobile home sites that ment. At the event she ex- wife Molly McNearney ac- were turnkey ready for pressed her deep apprecia- companied by the Jimmy destitute families. tion for the rapid solution Kimmel Live team came With California state Safe Landing provides, out to generously support support, L.A. county de- “To be able to do this in 3 the building of Safe Land- partments partnered with weeks... I have added to my ing. Sharing a level of so- local St. Joseph Center, list of miracles in my life. cial influence, they donated Homeless Initiative and To have seen public works housewares and food. His other philanthropic organi- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 www.lasentinel.net D-2

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Founder’s Church of Religious Science, which was designed by the re- nowned African American architect, Paul R. Williams, has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The desig- nation was announced on Feb. 3, exactly 60 years and one month since Founder’s FILE PHOTO dedication on Jan. 3, 1960. Paul Revere Williams Founder’s Church was the culmination of the work of Dr. Ernest Holmes, the founder of Religious

Science/ Science of Mind. DOWNTOWNGAL He chose Paul R. Williams Founder’s Church of Religious Science is among the beautiful churches in L.A. that were designed by Paul R. Williams. to be the architect based on his outstanding ability ry modern edifice includes senior minister, appeared in Williams was a pro- in 2008. He also designed to convert Dr. Holmes’ vi- a 1,483-seat auditorium a recent episode of KCET’s lific architect and designedFirst AME Church of Los sion of an “all embracing and 400-seat lower chapel, “LostLA” featuring the several landmark buildings Angeles in the 1960s, church” into reality, which which is available for rent- work of Williams. Chang around the world. He de- where he was a life-long now graces the corner of 6th al and frequently used for shared insight into the orig- signed L.A.’s Second Bap- member. Street and Berendo Street filming and concerts. inal blueprints by Williams, tist Church in 1926, which To learn more, visit COURTESY PHOTO in Los Angeles. The edifice, along with which are still in Founder’s was added to the National founderslosangeles.org or Rev. Dr. Arthur Chang The classic mid-centu- the Rev. Dr. Arthur Chang, possession. Register of Historic Places paulrwilliamsproject.org.

By Cora JaCkSon-foSSett In 1811, Jarena mar- preach, but Allen said that the crowd was very recep- Experience and Journal of Religion Editor ried Joseph Lee, who was a there was no provision for tive. So, in 1819, at a time Mrs. Jarena Lee.” Unfor- pastor of a church in Snow women preachers in the when women were forbid- tunately, Jarena Lee died The Rev. Jarena Lee Hill, which was located six Methodist Church. Yet, this den to preach by social and penniless in Philadelphia in was a pioneering Black miles from Philadelphia. did not stop Lee from pur- religious customs, Jarena 1864. historymaker, who was the Joseph did not want Jar- suing her call. Lee was the first woman In 2016, the AME first woman to be autho- ena to preach, so she put She said, “If the man Allen authorized to preach. Church posthumously or- rized to preach by Richard her spiritual needs on hold. may preach because the Being a Black woman dained Jarena Lee during Allen, the founder of the After Joseph Lee died in Savior died for him, why in the United States, she the 50th Quadrennial Ses- AME Church, and the first 1817, Jarena returned to not the woman seeing He still faced hostility in her sion of the General Confer- Black woman to have an Philadelphia and became died for her also? Is He ministry, despite Bishop ence. autobiography published in fully devoted to her spiri- not a whole Savior, instead Allen’s blessing. But, she The Rev. Jarena Lee’s the United States. tual growth. of half of one? Did not became a traveling minster, work as a preacher broke a Jarena was born in 1783 WIKIPEDIA.ORG She soon started hear- Mary first preach the risenand in one year alone, she social barrier that had ex- Rev. Jarena Lee to free, but poor, Black par- ing voices telling her to, Savior?” journeyed 2,325 miles, and cluded women, especially ents. She was sent to work was changed after hearing “Go preach the Gospel! However, Allen still re- preached 178 sermons. Black women, from reli- as a live-in servant at the a passionate sermon deliv- Preach the Gospel; I will fused. But eight years later The Rev. Lee also wrote gious leadership. Her fight age of 7 and was later ex- ered by Allen. As a result, put words in your mouth.” during a Sunday service two autobiographical mem- for women and religion posed to Christian teach- she united with Mother Jarena told Bishop Allen at Mother Bethel, Allen oirs called “The Life and inspired African American ings. Jarena came to Phila- Bethel AME Church in that God had spoken to seemed to tire. Lee stepped Religious Experience of women and men, then and delphia as a teenager and 1804. her and commanded her to up and began to preach and Jarena Lee” and “Religious today.

By Cora JaCkSon-foSSett Pedro St., in Los Angeles. Utley was also skilled line Award for Religious Religion Editor The Rev. Dr. J. Benjamin as a technical engineer, Announcer twice. He was Hardwick is the host pas- program director and music also named the #1 Gospel Reginald Eugene Ut- tor. director for various televi- Radio Announcer by Black ley, one of L.A.’s heralded Utley made a lasting sion and radio programs. Radio Exclusive magazine gospel deejays, has left impact in L.A. Known Sharing another memo- and bestowed the Christian the broadcasting booth for by many handles such as ry, Perry-Lyles said, “Regi- Image Award for Commu- good. “The Gospel Ambassador” nald was a perfectionist and nity Excellence. Utley passed away and “The Demon Slayer,” masterful at his work. He In addition, several re- from a heart attack in Los he began his profession- was extraordinary when cord companies – including Angeles on Jan. 23, leaving al gospel radio career at it came to putting it all to- Light, Word, Intersound, thousands of ardent fans KGFJ and went on to work gether on a daily basis to Malaco and Savoy Records that he had accumulated at KMAX, KACE and do what needed to be done. - awarded plaques to Utley in his 50+ years on the air- KTYM. Utley also served He helped many unknown in recognition of his influ- waves. He was 69-years- as a TV program announc- gospel artists become ential role in exposing new old. er for several Badami Pro- household names and get artists to radio audiences. His homecoming ser- ductions’ shows including contracts with major re- He also received an honor- vice was held on Feb. 4, “Gospel Music Presents” COURTESY PHOTO cord labels. He raised the ary Doctorate of Theology in his hometown of Nash- and “African American Nawania Perry-Lyles and Reginald E. Utley standard to promote gospel degree from Next Dimen- ville, Tennessee. Accord- Short Films.” music.” sion University. ing to his dear friend and In addition, he was the anchor for TGN -The Gos- “He invited me to come to Utley received many protégé, Nawania Perry- creator, producer and host pel Network . the radio station to assist awards and commenda- Perry-Lyles is the chief Lyles, a memorial concert of “Gospel Newsbreak Perry-Lyles credited him in choosing the songs tions in acknowledgement organizer of the Reginald is planned for Saturday, from Hollywood,” which Utley as a mentor who to play on the air. Eventu- of his contributions to gos- Utley Memorial Concert in March 21, at 11 a.m., at aired on BET’s “Dr. Bobby introduced her to gospel ally, I became his assistant pel music. He earned the L.A. To learn more details Praises of Zion Missionary Jones Gospel Show” as broadcasting. Recalling and later, the co-host of his Stellar Award Announcer about the event, call (424) Baptist Church, 8222 San well as served as the news their relationship, she said, morning show.” of the Year twice and Pau- 279-3769.

By Cora JaCkSon-foSSett adopt to reduce the chanc- years ago due to the inci- there are things that people Religion Editor es of being affected. dence of cases plaguing can do,” said Dr. Dean. CCC will sponsor a our aging congregation,” He recommended an im- Blacks are four times luncheon meeting on Fri- said Pastor Frederick K. proved diet, increased ex- as likely to suffer from Al- day, Feb. 21, at 12:30 p.m., Price, Jr. “So when Dr. ercise, managing stress, zheimer’s, dementia and on the campus located at Dean shared the dispari- engaging in challenging strokes compared to other 7901 S. Vermont St., in ties in the African Ameri- mental activity, and avoid- ethnic groups, but in an Los Angeles. Dr. Dean and can community and how ing cigarette smoking and overwhelming majority of Dr. Ayesha Sherzai, neu- he wanted to work with alcohol use. cases, those diseases are rologists and co-directors churches, it was a no- “These are simple life- preventable. of the Alzheimer’s Pre- brainer.” style changes that do not The Alzheimer’s vention Program at Loma “Our biggest passion require the purchase of any Ministry of Crenshaw Linda University Medical is to go to communities special pills or products,” Christian Center wants to Center, will be the guest that are suffering from this he said. heighten awareness about speakers. and raise awareness and The presentation is

the lifestyle changes that “CCC established an give the tools to reverse open to the public. To learn NUTRITIONSTUDIES.ORG African Americans can Alzheimer’s Ministry 10 this massive epidemic and more, call (323) 758-3777. Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai D-3 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020

By Cora JaCkSon-foSSett Holman United Methodist Church Religion Editor hosts a nonviolence workshop with Rev. James Lawson on Feb. 22, at 9 a.m., at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, More than 600 women said Interim Pastor Paul Hill. The session will share nonviolent strategies to effect social change. Refreshments came out to hear gospel will be served. On Feb. 23, at 4 p.m., the 60th Annual Concert artist Erica Campbell offer of Spirituals takes place. The Holman choir will perform. inspirational guidance and William Campbell, Jr., is the music director and Robert practical advice at Wom- Johnson, Jr., is the organist. The donation ranges from $15- en’s Fellowship Kick-off to-$50. The Heritage Festival will be held on Feb. 29, from 1 sponsored by Crenshaw p.m. to 6 p.m. For details on all events, call (323) 703-5868. Christian Center. West Angeles Church of God in Christ The event, held on Feb. welcomes Pastor Donnie McClurkin as the guest preacher on 8, featured Campbell shar- Feb. 23, said Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., pastor. McClurkin ing scripture and personal will speak at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services at the West reflections from her book, Angeles Cathedral, 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., and the 7 p.m. “More Than Pretty: Doing worship at the North Campus, 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., both in Los Angeles. For information, visit westa.org. the Soul Work that Uncov- ers Your True Beauty.” Her Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church goal was to help females of CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL plans an unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service’s Gwen Ifill Black all shapes and sizes realize Dr. Betty Price greets Erica Campbell at the CCC Women’s Fellowship kick-off meeting. Heritage Forever stamp on Feb. 23, at 9 a.m., at 3719 W. that external appearance Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. Other Black Heritage stamps and memorabilia will be doesn’t define self-worth. Urging women to dis- presentation was often in- but also as a wife, mother available. To learn more, call (323) 296-5610. “I invited Erica to speak card unhealthy habits, terrupted by loud applause, and first lady at California after I read her book,” said Campbell recounted some denoting the audience’s Worship Center in North Gospel Memorial Church of God in Christ Dr. Betty R. Price to the of the strategies she used agreement with her words. Hollywood where her hus- hosts Adrian Dunn’s “Black Music Matters Tour” on Feb. 23, crowd. “It was so uplifting to overcome doubt and She also shared tips on band serves as pastor. at 5 p.m., at 1480 Atlantic Ave., in Long Beach, said Bishop that I wanted her to share low self-esteem. Her hu- applying on God’s Word Following her mes- Joe Ealy, pastor. The program includes new renditions of “Wade in the Water” and “Precious Lord” as well as spoken her insight with all of us.” morous, yet eye-opening, and His affirmations tosage, Campbell hugged word presentations. build patience, confidenceand chatted with a long line and excel in achieving His of women, posed for pho- Grant AME Church will for your life. tos with scores of attend- sponsors an Ash Wednesday Service on Feb. 26, at 6:30 “You have to learn to ees and signed hundreds p.m., at 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. appreciate things and re- of copies of “More Than Arthur Rumph. The public is invited to attend. To learn more, call (323) 564-1151. alize that they can be a Pretty.” launching pad for things Margie Moseley was so AME Community Lenten Caravan to come later in life. The enthused that she bought hosted by eight AME churches, kicks-off on Feb. 26, at 7 p.m., scripture says there is noth- four copies of “More Than at First AME Church, 1700 N. Raymond Ave., in Pasadena, ing wasted in the Kingdom, Pretty,” explaining, “I just said the Rev. Dr. Larry Campbell, host pastor. The Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Sr., of Bethel AME will preach. not even your brokenness want to be a blessing to or shame or disappoint- some people, so I’m keep- Minority Health Institute, Inc. ments. All of that stuff is ing one book and giving presents “The History of Blacks in Medicine Lecture usable if you let it be.” away the other three. Ev- & Luncheon” on Feb. 29, at 1 p.m., at Charles R. Drew In addition, Campbell erything she said was so University of Medicine and Science, Keck Auditorium, 1731 told the crowd that she not helpful.” E. 120th St., in Los Angeles. Richard Allen Williams, M.D., will speak followed by a reception featuring the Raw Sugar only practices the advice “More Than Pretty” is Jazz Band. The donation is $25 in advance and $40 at the CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL outlined in “More Than available at Eso Won Books door. For tickets, visit https://sievent.com/e/a3e415. Margie Moseley, left, shows Ingrid Thomas, the four copies Pretty” in her profession, and on all digital platforms. of “More Than Pretty” that she bought “to bless others.”

New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 9537 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Worship Services..... 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday School ...... 9:30am Prayer Meeting (Wed) ...... 6:30pm Bible Study (Wed) ...... 7:00pm The Church Where “It Pays to be Nice”

CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor