Jo seph Rouzan - Vermont/Slauson Economic Develop- Victoria Rowell’s New Film ment Corporation Designated Community Unveils The Tragedy Behind Opioid Financial Institution (See page A-2) Epidemic (B-4)

VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBERSEPTEMBER 12 17,- 18, 2015 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO 50, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years Years The Voice The Voice of Our of OurCommunity Community Speaking Speaking for for Itself Itself” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE LAPD Chief Meets With Prominent Black Leaders After Officer Involved Killing Mellody Hobson receives Bakewell-Bremond Pioneer of African American Achievement Award

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LAPD Chief Michel Moore reiterated his promise to lo- LEROY HAMILTON cal leaders during the discussion on an officer involved (L-R) Charisse Bremond-Weaver, President of the Brotherhood Crusade, Mellody Hobson, recipient of the shooting that resulted in the death of Black man at a 24 Bakewell/Bremond Pioneer of African American Achievement Award and Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Chairman of the Hour Fitness gym in Hollywood. Brotherhood Crusade Board of Directors.

By KimBerlee BucK Sunset Boulevard after a The Brotherhood Cru- risse Bremond-Weaver, ful and deserving honoree in our history. We are Staff Writer receiving a radio call that sade capped of its 50th An- president of the organiza- and Charlie Wilson as our proud at everything we 30-year-old, Albert Ramon niversary Celebration with tion, said she was delighted entertainment was simply have accomplished over On October 29, two Los Dorsey was trespassing. a gala like no other. The that the dinner was such OUTSTANDING. I can- the past 50 years and are Angeles Police Department During the officers attempt annual event, which is held an extraordinary success. not thank everyone who equally as excited about (LAPD) officers responded to escort Dorsey (who was at the Beverly Hilton Ho- “We could not have asked has worked so hard at mak- what the next 50 years.” to a scene at a 24-Hour Fit- tel, is the culmination of a for a better night. Mellody ing this event and this year ness located at 6380 West {See LAPD A-8} yearlong celebration. Cha- Hobson is such a wonder- one of the greatness years {See BROTHERHOOD A-9}

E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / L.A. SENTINEL Community members gather at the LA Sentinel Newspaper for a press conference, announcing a 37.3 million dollar grant allocated for youth reinvestment initiatives.

By lauren a. Jones tiatives outside the Los tastic we had about 80 Contributing Writer Angeles Sentinel Newspa- community-based agen- per surrounded by youth, cies from San Bernardino, Assemblyman Regi- community, faith and edu- Riverside, nald Jones-Sawyer an- cation leaders, Rams play- County all here to show nounced a $37.3 million ers and members of the appreciation for 37.3 mil- E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL grant that will be allocated LAPD on Tuesday. lion that’s being funneled Kyle-Kyson Clark to youth reinvestment ini- “The turnout was fan- {See GRANT A-9} {See FULL STORY A-8}

city news service

A 21-year-old man who was fatally shot by a secu- rity guard at a Hollywood Walgreens store was not shoplifting, but was tar-

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Jonathan Hart COURTESY PHOTO Located along Cren shaw Boulevard from 48th to 60th streets, this linear outdoor geted because he was black Sunset Boulevard and Vine museum will flank the new Crenshaw/Los An geles Airport (LAX) Metro Rail Line. and gay, an attorney for the Street. man’s family said today. The guard allegedly sentinel news service and culture experience queece Harris-Dawson, Jonathan Hart, 21, who claimed that Hart was shop- celebrating Black Los An- this community-inspired was homeless and was also lifting. Authorities said The first renderings geles under development project will use the- icon known as Sky Young, was there was a brief confron- were released today for along Crenshaw Boule- ic street as a canvas and www.lasentinel.net fatally shot at 8:10 p.m. Destination Crenshaw, a vard. Spearheaded by L.A. anchor for public art and Dec. 2 inside the store at {See WALGREENS A-8} 1.3-mile-long outdoor art City Councilmember Mar- {See CRENSHAW A-9} A-2A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY DECEMBER 13, 9, 2018 2014

The organization can now provide more direct funding to small businesses in South L.A.

that need economic re- sources the most.” In the past, VSEDC was only able to broker funding by packaging loans and sending referrals to financial institutions. They will now be able to receive loan funds from major banking institutions that they can disseminate to businesses in the area, who sometimes see procur- ing funding from those in- stitutions as a hurdle. Now, said Rouzan, they can have For First-Time Homebuyers more direct access to funds from VSEDC. With prod- Looking to buy your first home can mean lots of questions and ucts similar to those pro- vided by mainstream bank- uncertainty. From our Southern California beginnings to over 130 ing institutions, VSEDC locations today, we’ve helped immigrant families achieve the life will offer mortgage financ- they’ve imagined for themselves. Our loan specialists will provide you ing for low to moderate -income, small businesses, with the guidance and financing options to suit your needs. and lending for commu- COURTESY PHOTO nity facilities. Considering • Down payments as low as 3% Vermont/Slauson Economic Develop ment urban communities often • Assistance available for down payment and closing cost Corporation executive director, Jo seph Rouzan endure more stringent re- • Flexible qualification guidelines quirements when attempt- ing to qualify for financial • Competitive rates By Jennifer Bihm ties, by growing new busi- products, VSEDC bridges Contributing Writer ness, making it easier for established busi- John May In October, the Vermont/ nesses to get loans Mortgage Business Development Officer Slauson Economic Develop- and creating jobs. ment Corporation was desig- “We are thrilled NMLSR # 1058713 nated a Community Devel- to provide financial 626.228.4770 opment Financial Institution, resources that allow [email protected] giving it the power as an Angelinos, particu- organization to receive and larly those in South distribute funding for small Los Angeles, achieve businesses in the South Los self-sufficiency and Angeles area. The designa- excel in business and tion was granted after a nine beyond,” said Rouzan, who the access gap allowing month effort by VSEDC is the executive director. residents to economically members to procure it. Said “Our team looks for- engage and thrive. All rates, fees, products and program guidelines are subject to change or the organization’s leader Jo- ward to providing loans, All they have to do is discontinue without prior notice. Other limitations and restrictions may apply. All loans are subject to East West Bank’s application, underwriting, appraisal, and seph Rouzan, their new dis- business assistance, finan- come to VSEDC for an as- credit approval. Program is available in selected counties of California, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Texas and Washington. tinction will provide a three- cial planning, and more sessment Rouzan told the fold benefit to the Council with the ultimate goal of Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC NMLSR ID 469761 {See VSEDC A-14} District 8 and 9 communi- improving communities THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 © 2018 The Coca-Cola Company. All Rights Reserved. The Coca-Cola Company. © 2018 JOY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 NEWS A-5 Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington Honored at Los Angeles Sustainability Coalition Annual Awards Dinner Sponsored by Balfour Beatty, outstanding leaders in sustainability were recognized for contributions to accelerate key environmental and infrastructure goals at Downtown L.A. City Club on December 4, 2018 Sentinel News Service major highway and transit inner-city youth of Los Transportation Deputy.) In projects is currently meeting Angeles District 9 and Dis- addition, Larry McCallon, The Los Angeles Sus- or exceeding its schedule.” trict 10. Mayor, city of Highland and tainability Coalition hosted He also emphasized Metro’s Tamara McCrossen-Orr, Metrolink board member its annual Sustainability initiative to establish a voca- chief planning officer at received the Metrolink Out- Awards Dinner at the Down- tional and college-prepara- LAWA was on-site to accept standing Sustainability Pro- town Los Angeles City Club tory boarding school, tightly the 2018 Los Angeles Sus- grams Award, Dr. Cris on December 4, 2018. tailored to prepare at-risk tainability Public Agency of Liban, P.E., executive offi- Keynote speaker and hon- and foster youth for careers the Year Award, and shared cer of environment and sus- oree Phil Washington, chief in transportation. “Foster- the airport’s excitement tainability accepted the executive officer of the Los care and at-risk youth can go about having begun con- Metro Sustainability Coun- Angeles Metropolitan Tran- anywhere in the world with struction on an Automated cil Award, and Community sportation Authority, was their trade,” said Washing- People Mover, which pro- Service Awards were pre- among several leaders rec- ton of the plan to boost jobs vides a cutting-edge electric sented to Los Angeles ognized for their outstand- and fill the demand for qual- train system to reduce car- County Supervisors Janice ing contributions to un- ified transportation workers. bon footprint and ease trans- Hahn and Kathryn Barger PHOTO COURTESY OF LOS ANGELES SUSTAINABILITY COALITION precedented innovation in “The focus shouldn’t be on a portation during major (accepted by Youn-Gi Kim LA Metro CEO Phil Washington received the 2018 Los resource conservation and job, but a career pathway.” Angeles Sustainability Coalition Leadership Award from upcoming events in Los Harabedian and Dana Van- infrastructure initiatives for Following cocktails and executive director, Dr. Sherman Gay. Angeles such as the Super- derford.) the city of LA. networking, the awards bowl (2022), World Cup LASC executive direc- Metro chief executive dinner was kicked off by ture and programs in LA. native delivery at Balfour (2024) and Olympic Games tor Dr. Sherman Gay Washington accepted the LASC Executive Director, This event is the culminat- Beatty, accepted the honor (2028). extended a special thank you 2018 Los Angeles Sustain- Dr. Sherman Gay, who ex- ing highlight of our “Trans- of “Construction Company Outstanding Sustainabil- the event sponsors, which ability Leadership Award pressed his commitment to portation on the Move” of the Year” for their win- ity Programs Awards were included Balfour Beatty, from presenting sponsor host and acknowledge the series, which recognizes ning $4.9 billion bid to also presented to Herb Wes- LKG-CMC, Inc., Grant Balfour Beatty, represented leaders moving sustainabil- individuals and corpora- remodel the Los Angeles son Jr., president of the Los Thornton, Skanska, Destina- by Mark Jennings, Sr. vice ity forward in Los Angeles. tions throughout the year World Airport (LAWA) and Angeles City Council tion Enterprises, Klein- president and head project “Every year, it’s been an that are improving resource substantial contributions to (received by Deputy Albert felder, Mott MacDonald, finance North America. honor and privilege to conservation and trans- the community. Balfour Lord) and Youn Sim, PH.D, and BYD Co, Ltd. Washington reported that highlight public agencies portation in our beloved, Beatty sponsors an annual sustainability and innova- For more information the ground-breaking $120 and executives who are yet saturated city.” holiday toy drive and bike tion officer at Los Angeles on the Los Angeles Sustain- billion ‘Measure M’ 2016 integral to the development Top LASC sponsor Joe giveaway, which brings real County Public Works ability Council, visit lasus- voter-approved initiative for of sustainable infrastruc- Reed, vice president, alter- snow and good tidings to the (accepted by Dave Perry, tainabilitycoalition.org. Franchise Tax Board Raises Horton’s Profile SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Board member Horton ton’s leadership with the has resulted in $875 mil- served on the Franchise Volunteer Income Tax lion in General Fund rev- Board of Equalization Tax Board from January Assistance (VITA) Pro- enue collected. During (BOE) Member Jerome E. 2011 through December gram to help working fam- Horton's tenure on the Horton was recognized by 2015. During Member ilies, seniors, and the dis- Franchise Tax Board the the Franchise Tax Board as Horton’s tenure with FTB abled recapture millions in agency excelled in cus- a strong advocate for Cali- he championed programs state and federal refunds tomer service, technology fornia taxpayers and small to help taxpayers pay the through the California and improvements, and govern- businesses and his many minimum amount of tax Federal Earned Income Tax ment efficiency and trans- contributions to the effi- under the law and empow- Credit program; state parency measures with his ciencies of the agency dur- ered taxpayers to capitalize employment opportunities; guidance and support. ing his tenure as chairman on tax credits, state and legislative efforts to “I was deeply humbled of the Board of Equaliza- resources, and other bene- preserve the middle class. and honored to be recog- tion and member of the fits. He also advocated for Horton's legislative accom- nized by the Franchise Tax Franchise Tax Board. and advanced poverty pre- plishments also included Board, and I commend The FTB executive offi- vention policies, govern- authorship of criminal tax Executive Officer Stanis- COURTESY PHOTO cer, Ms. Selvi Stanislaus ment accountability and evasion laws; among them Franchise Tax Board Executive Officer Selvi Stanislaus pre- laus for her strong and presented the recognition on transparency initiatives, was AB 1418 that led to the sented Board of Equalization Member Jerome E. Horton effective leadership in December 7, 2018, at the and education and cus- BOE and FTB Top 500 tax with a resolution in recognition of his contributions to the administering California’s Board of Equalization Dis- tomer services programs. delinquency lists. Since its FTB and his tireless advocacy for California taxpayers and franchise and income tax trict 3 Office in El Segundo. Noteworthy was Hor- enactment, the Top 500 list small businesses. programs,” said Horton.

quality care in a state-of- Dr. Jay Gladstein, Site Med- Olympic Blvd., Suite 310, APLA Health and Supervisor the-art medical facility; they ical director for APLA Los Angeles, CA. The new will be met by a staff that is Health-Olympic. “It’s not state of the art facility has eager to serve them with just emerging medical tech- nine exam rooms, a lab, a Ridley-Thomas Cut Ribbon on compassion and empathy.” nologies that will end this dispensary, a large and com- “A lot has happened epidemic; but also the hard fortable patient waiting since the virus was discov- work of those who guaran- room, private medical New Community Health Center ered in 1981. Currently, tee access to care. APLA offices and ample provider more than 35 million people Health can provide health- work areas in an open office APLA Health Commemorates World AIDS Day and are living with HIV around care to anyone; regardless layout. The facility was the world and millions more of their life circumstances.” designedbyKlawiter& continued fight against AIDS epidemics have come together to fight The new health center is Associates and the general this disease; including all of in the Olympia Medical contractor was Evilsizer us at APLA Health,” said Plaza located at 5901 W. Construction.

COURTESY PHOTO Front row (from left) Dr. Steven Vitero, APLA Health Dental Director, Janice Littlejohn, APLA Health Board Member, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Dr. Jay Gladstein, APLA Health-Olympic Site Medical Director, Tracy Cohen, APLA Health Board Member. Back row (from left) Val Jackson, APLA Health Board Member, Jessie McGrath, APLA Health Board Member, Jim Patton, APLA Health Board Member, Craig E. Thompson, CEO of APLA Health, Dr. Jerome de Vente, APLA Health Chief Medical Officer, Lee Klosinski, APLA Health Board Member.

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE treatment and prevention have made and recommit services – including PrEP ourselves to the mission of Supervisor Mark Rid- counseling and manage- achieving an AIDS-free ley-Thomas and APLA ment. This newest health generation, something that Health cut the ribbon on center is in the Hollywood- APLA Health has been Los Angeles County’s Wilshire Health district, working toward for 35 newest community health which has the highest rate years,” said Los Angeles center. APLA Health – of people living with HIV in County Supervisor Mark Olympic Health Center will Los Angeles County. Ridley-Thomas. offer people living and “As we cut the ribbon “At full capacity, this working in West Holly- on this new health center clinic will serve over 5,000 wood, Hollywood, Miracle and commemorate World individuals regardless of Mile and Central Los Ange- AIDS Day in Los Angeles their race/ethnicity, ability les access to quality primary County and around the to pay, sexual orientation, medical and mental health- world, we remember the gender identity, or HIV sta- care; HIV specialty care and friends and family we have tus,” said Craig E. Thomp- support services, as well as lost but also celebrate the son, CEO of APLA Health. HIV and STD screening and extraordinary progress we “Not only will they receive A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 13, 2017 2018 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

Each year the coming tions from which Kwanzaa that is an essential founda- cycle of both humans and The zawadi (gifts) are of Kwanzaa causes us to takes its model and essential tion and framework for our nature in which they are symbolic of the labor and come together in celebra- meaning. The mazao repre- living a good and meaning- embedded. For example love of parents, reward- tion, remembrance and sent the harvest of good and ful life and the strivings in Zulu cultural narratives ing their children for com- recommitment. And it also the reward of collective and and struggles central to of origins, the cornstalk mitments made and kept. urges us to constantly productive work. Indeed, this. To place the candles in represents the ancestors or These gifts are never to be study and learn the deep the concept of the harvest the kinara is to remind our- parents and the corn rep- overly expensive or a sub- meanings and expansive embodies and expresses selves of the ancient culture resents the offspring in an stitute for ourselves. And message of Kwanzaa, not the Nguzo Saba, the Seven in which our principles are eternal cycle of life, death they must always contain a only in its grounding phi- Principles. For the purpose rooted and to reaffirm the and rebirth. Children thus heritage symbol and a book losophy, Kawaida, and its (Nia) of the harvest is to enduring value of returning become a form of life after to reflect and reinforce our core Seven Principles, but bring and do good in the to the source. death, our future unfolding commitment to our culture also in its symbols. This community and the world. It DR. MAULANA KARENGA And to light the mi- in front of us. and to knowledge and a life article again invites us to is a purpose conceived and shumaa is to engage in the Here there is a strong of learning, respectively. do this. pursued in unity (Umoja), next symbol of Kwanzaa. ancient ritual of “lifting up stress on quality parenting The two supplementary Kwanzaa was con- self-determination (Kujich- It is symbolic of our roots, the light that lasts.” For the and collective parenthood. symbols are the bendera ceived as a special time agulia), and collective work our parent people, our con- principles are the light that For parenting is not only and a poster or other rep- and space for celebrating, and responsibility (Ujima). tinental African ancestors. lasts in the midst of con- the responsibility of a spe- resentation of the Nguzo discussing and meditat- Moreover, it is developed Although in both prin- stant and often disruptive cific mother and father, but Saba. The bendera (flag, ing on the rich and varied with a resourceful creativity ciple and practice this, in and diversionary changes also an extended family of banner) colors of Black, ways of being and becom- (Kuumba) and grounded in a larger sense, includes all and challenges that occur other relatives and the com- red and green symbolize ing African in the world. It a resilient faith (Imani) that our ancestors, continental in life. Indeed, the Husia munity as a whole. This is Black for our people, red invites us all to study con- believes in, works for and and diasporan, stress was teaches that “We are given the meaning of the often of- for our struggle and green tinuously its origins, prin- looks forward to its com- placed at the beginning on that which endures in the fered wisdom that it takes for the hope and future that ciples and practices and it ing into fruition. And coop- continental roots, to return midst of that which is over- a whole village or commu- is fostered and forged in teaches us, in all modesty, erative economics (Ujamaa) us to the original source thrown.” And that which nity to raise a child. And it struggle. And the represen- never to claim we know all rightfully represents the of our history, culture and endures in the midst of that speaks to both the impor- tations of the Nguzo Saba that is to be known about harvest as the product and coming-into-being as a which is overthrown is our tance and inclusiveness of reaffirm their central role in it or that our explanations practice of shared work and people. For as Molefi- moral As and spiritual values. the task of raising children our life and struggle for the are only for those who do shared wealth, i.e., the co- ante says, there is no step- Surely, the ethical values in the most ethically and good world we all want and not know much about its operative creation and shar- ping outside our history represented in the Nguzo culturally-grounded ways. deserve to live in and leave message and meaning. For ing of good. without great difficulty andSaba, both explicitly and The kikombe cha umoja as a legacy for future gen- each year each of us should The second symbol of damage to our sense of self. implicitly, are among those (the unity cup) is symbolic erations. read and reread the litera- Kwanzaa is the mkeka (the This is why we emphasize lights that last and should of the foundational prin- ture, reflect on the views mat) symbolic of our tradi- with Malcolm X and Mary and must be constantly lift- ciple and practice of umoja Dr. Maulana Karenga, and values of Kwanzaa tion and history and thus McLeod Bethune, a long ed up as a beacon and basis (unity) which makes all Professor and Chair of and share conversations the foundation on which historical conception of for the good life we seek to else possible. The kikombe Africana Studies, Califor- about how it reaffirmswe our build our lives, in a ourselves and of the legacy ground and build. is used to drink from after a nia State University-Long rootedness in African cul- word, our culture. It stresses of excellence left to us. The muhindi (corn), statement of unity in a rit- Beach; Executive Director, ture and brings us togeth- the need of foundation, of The kinara holds the more specifically earsual ofof reinforcement of the African American Cultural er all over the world in a cultural anchor to ground next symbol of Kwanzaa corn, are another symbol principle and practice. And Center (Us); Creator of unique and special way to and center ourselves. In which is the mishumaa of Kwanzaa. They are sym- it is also used in pouring Kwanzaa; and author of celebrate ourselves as Af- Kawaida philosophy, we saba (the seven candles). bolic of our children and tambiko (libation) in a rit- Kwanzaa: A Celebration rican people. One focus for say we base everything we The mishumaa saba are thus our future which they ual of remembrance, honor of Family, Community and such culturally-grounded do on tradition and reason, symbolic of the Nguzo embody. In the agricultural and appreciation of our an- Culture and Introduction to conversation is on the deep meaning we constantly dia- Saba, the Seven Principles, and naturalistic understand- cestors and their legacy of Black Studies, 4th Edition, meanings and message log with our culture, asking the hub and hinge on which ing of African communal excellence we are obligated www.OfficialKwanzaaWeb- embedded in the symbols it questions and seeking the holiday Kwanzaa turns, societies, the life-cycle of to preserve, expand and site.org; www.MaulanaK- of Kwanzaa which are from it answers to the fun- the African value system corn represented the life- pass on. arenga.org. rooted in Kawaida philoso- damental concerns of daily • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY phy out of which Kwanzaa life and enduring issues of and the Nguzo Saba were humankind. And then us- created. Indeed, each sym- ing the best of our moral bol is a source and point reasoning, we select the ap- of departure for a serious propriate solutions, the most In June of 2015, the Los cause they do not have al- “teach Ebonics.” The basic conversation on African ethical and effective way Angeles Board of Educa- ternative values. They must issue is really about the le- views and values and the forward. Again, to stress the tion unanimously approved return to ethical and moral gitimacy of Black cultural practices that are rooted in centrality and indispensable a resolution supporting values as opposed to pre- expression. and reflect them. role of tradition, the other Standard English Learners vailing individualism and Common under- The first symbol is the main symbols are placed on (SELs) and requiring that materialism -the latter are standing and agreement mazao (crops) which are the mkeka. implementation include contrary to Blacks own best on the validity of Black symbolic of the African The kinara, the seven- targeted resources to sup- interests. Unity necessary students’ “unaccepted lan- first-fruit harvest celebra- candle candle-holder is the port SELs in all schools. for forward progress also guage”, particularly among Although this was actually means developing common Black educators and lin- the los aNgeles seNtiNel a landmark decision, to my ground. This means parents guists, is essential for get- knowledge, the resolution and Black leadership must ting school boards to adopt received little, if any, local agree on what does, or does policy that affirms that media coverage. However, LARRY AUBRY not benefit Black children. principle. (LAUSD is cur- the resolution is extremely of support for SELs is the As the foundation of cul- rently working in that di- DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Executive Publisher / CEO important; it’s the first time chasm between middle- ture and heritage, language rection, primarily through JENNIFER J. THOMAS the Los Angeles Unified class and poorer Blacks; the is arguably most important its Access Equity and Ac- Publisher School District (LAUSD) former has virtually opted in effectively educating celeration Unit.) This is KENNETH R. THOMAS officially addressed theout of the continuing strug- SELs whose home language encouraging but Black stu- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) language needs of Black gle for civil rights and the is aptly termed “unaccept- dents in general, continue RUTH WASHINGTON Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) students. These students fight to improve the- qual able language” by Dr. Sha- to be denied focus and re- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. have been ostracized and ity of education for Black roky Hollie, author of “Cul- sources commensurate with Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) demeaned simply because students in traditional pub- turally and Linguistically their specific needs. Only PAMELA A. BAKEWELL their home language differs lic schools. Many middle- Responsive Teaching and sustained parent and com- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. from standard or academic class parents, especially, Learning.” munity education, organiz- Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff English. (The resolution seek alternatives in private The 1996 Oakland Cali- ing and mobilization will BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL joins existing English Lan- and charter schools which fornia Board of Education’s generate sufficient pressure Executive Assistant to the Publisher guage EL) programs, in- is understandable. But tak- misunderstood and misla- to force school boards to Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) cluding to Latino and other ing their children out of beled “Ebonics Resolution” adopt policy that addresses BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor students whose primary traditional schools contrib- stressed the importance of the needs of students who language is other than Eng- utes to failing traditional language acquisition for speak “unacceptable lan- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising lish. It is critically impor- schools by draining funds Black students and offered guages.” ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ tant that there be a concert- and other resources, there- a comprehensive solution Efforts are underway Circulation/Distribution ed, sustainable campaign by weakening the political to the institutional neglect to monitor the implemen- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production Designer/Staff Writer by Black parents and Black leverage of the remaining they have suffered. tation of LAUSD’s SEL leadership working togeth- parents, many of whom An excerpt from the Resolution. For example, E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer er to ensure the resolution are less sophisticated and Oakland School Board the Education Committee AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer is properly implemented. less likely to effectively Resolution: “The superin- of the Black Community, KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer Those groups and in- challenge or hold schools tendent shall immediately Clergy and Labor Alliance CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising dividuals interested in accountable. 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• CHARLENE CROWELL • • SURREAL LEWIS • Don’t Let Small Dollar It All Starts with a Coffee Loans Ruin Your Holidays Shop: Gentrification In this wonderful time of If you believe pre-paid the year when family and cards will always avoid Beyond the Numbers friends gather in good cheer financial rip-offs, think WhenIusedtotellpeo- this hard work and the histo- to celebrate the holidays, again. ple in Los Angeles that I live ry that comes with it, there’s nearly everyone has a num- Before paying cash for in Windsor Hills, the reac- nothing unreasonable about ber of lists. From greeting this convenient form of plas- tion was generally “where is feeling uneasy when your cards to shopping for gifts, tic, read all of the fine print that?” I’d tell them it’s near old neighbors move out and decorations and more, lists that explains the terms and where the oil cranes are and your new White neighbors are made and reviewed to fees that come with its they’d nod, placing it vague- move in, your White neigh- keep pace with the barrage usage. Terms and options ly on a mental map. Today, bors who didn’t have to of seasonal activities. can and do vary significant- people know where Windsor work twice as hard. But if holiday lists seem ly. Many include a range of FILE PHOTO Hills is. I miss when they Of course, there’s validi- bigger than budgets, turning Charlene Crowell fees from activation, to didn’t. ty in arguing that diversity to a high-interest, “small learning your current bal- Windsor Hills and View and higher property value is dollar” loan can turn joy and ances, reloading monies and With average annual interest Park have always been a Surreal Lewis beneficial. There’s also merriment into a financial rates averaging 391 percent, in some cases fees for inac- shining Black light in Los validity in desiring to pre- quagmire. The good news is 75 percent of all payday tivity. By the time all appli- Angeles. It’s where Black ranean-style houses and old serve the space you’ve that holiday financial hang- loans go to borrowers with cable fees are assessed, the doctors and lawyers aspired people going for walks. And fought to attain. I’ve seen overs that predatory lenders more than 10 loans a year. amount of money actually to live when they weren’t when these older people my new White neighbors give, do not need to be a part Like payday loans, car available on that prepaid welcomed in Bel-Air or have lived their lives fully, wave and smile at me. I’ve of your celebrations. title loans are often marketed card can shrink and short- Brentwood, where Ray they go and flip their houses, also seen them cross the change how far it can help Charles, Meghan Markle, tearing down the history and street when they see me on purchases. and Ike and Tina Turner pumping up the property walking to the bus on with a Similarly, the conven- lived. It was the gold stan- value. hoodie on. I’ve seen my new ience of debit cards can eas- dard for Black people, a Gentrification is always white neighbors bring ily trigger overdraft charges gleaming refuge lost to most debated economically. It’s a desserts to every house on for consumers with slim or in the sprawl of Los Ange- complicated economic the street. I’ve also seen no checking account cush- les. issue, in which cultural and them shut down parties in ions. CRL research has Now strangers have societal changes are unfail- public parks when they shown that although over- stumbled across it, and ingly entwined with money. think we don’t have permits. draft fees vary by institution, intentionally or not, they’re But these cultural and socie- Above all else, what the average $35 overdraft dimming that light. They tal issues carry just as much matters to me is that Wind- fee on a debit card is double call it an “up-and-coming value as the dollar. sor Hills doesn’t lose what the amount of the overdraft neighborhood,” “a hidden Windsor Hills isn’t ask- makes it Windsor Hills. It’s Just keep walk or drive as an easy way to get cash itself. Banks engage in a gem.” The houses my blue ing for anyone’s charity. not about a stubbornness to past the brightly-colored without a credit check – but range of unfair and decep- collar family can pay rent Since the sixties, when see change. It’s about a signs advertising high-inter- with interest rates that tend tive tactics to maximize for now are being flipped White homeowners fled and necessity to hold on to our est, small dollar loans. Both to be 20-30 times higher than these fees, which can andshootingupinprice. the Black families moved in, autonomy, identity, and payday and car title loans that of credit cards. The aver- amount to hundreds of dol- TheparkIusedtoruninis our neighborhood has evi- legacy. can provide quick cash; but age car title loan of about lars over the course of just a full of White couples walk- denced its residents’ hard I don’t want to see one the harms these loans create $1,000 can only be secured day or two--talk about a hol- ing dogs. The old shopping work and prosperity. It’s evi- of America’s few Black will likely linger well past by signing a personally- iday damper. Too many center on Slauson is now denced in the views of strongholds collapse. I don’t the winter’s cold. In truth, owned car as collateral. Fur- overdrafts can lead to invol- home to a new coffee shop, downtown from patios, in want to see my neighbors these predatory loans often ther, the loan may only be a untary account closures. a Black-owned coffee shop. the backyard pools, in the cross the street when I’m lead to consumers paying fraction of the marketable This holiday season try It’s great for the community Christmas lights strung jogging in a hoodie. I don’t more in interest and fees value of the vehicle. While adding a full measure of – any Black business is – but everywhere in View Park want to see historical houses than for the money bor- the lender holds on to a car practical sense to help your to outsiders, it’s a billboard this time of year. torn down and replaced with rowed. title, the borrower is faced dollars preserve the spirit in blinking neon lights. The old adage that Black generic modern structures. Research by the Center with triple-digit interest and, and joy of the season – it Gentrification always people have to work twice Most of all, I don’t want to for Responsible Lending in one of five cases, a whop- only comes once a year! starts with a coffee shop. Or as hard as White people to see Black businesses (CRL) has found that preda- ping 20 percent, the loss of Charlene Crowell is the in the case of Windsor Hills, achieve the same success is replaced by White coffee tory payday loans drain $4.1 personal transportation. Communications Deputy gentrification is at least alive and well. It’s a fact, shops. billion in fees from con- As harmful as payday Director with the Center for exacerbated by a coffee actually. According to The Surreal Lewis is a stu- sumers annually -- borrowers and car title loans are, other Responsible Lending. She shop. White people come to New York Times, for every dent who lives Windsor who typically are unable to seemingly harmful small can be reached at: Char- try it out. Then they tell their $100 in income made by Hills. He’s currently in his fully repay the original loan, dollar transactions can also lene.crowell@responsible- friends to try it out. Then White families, Black fami- first year at Columbia Uni- usually in two weeks’ time. cause financial havoc. lending.org. their friends notice how lies bring home only $57.30. versity in New York City. “cute” the neighborhood is, Windsor Hills is that dou- surreallewis22@gmail. • WALTER R. TUCKER III, FORMER U.S. REP., CA 37 • the cul-de-sacs and Mediter- bled hard work. And given com

seen and, well, we really take a photo.” approachable, humble, and need those FEMA dollars The president, the gov- friendly. Though our con- The Time I Met President right away to start the ernor, and I lined up for versation was fairly short, rebuild,” I said. some photos. Little did I the impression he made on President Bush reared know that their photogra- me would run long. George H.W. Bush his head back slightly and I pher had snapped some can- OnceIlearnedofPresi- detected a subtle smile. did shots of us while we dent Bush’s connection to that will help your cause.” “Mayor Tucker, let me tell were talking earlier. The Compton, as mayor I tried The next day I was at the you a story. Before my next day a photo the Presi- to have a memorial built Governor’s LA office and in career in politics, before my dent and me grace the whereheandhisfamily walked the 41st President of life in business, I served in papers and, in many ways, once lived. I never got the the —George the Navy in World War II. It that was the turning point in political support to do it. H.W. Bush. “This is who I was during that time that my congressional cam- But, after all these years, a wanted you to meet,” said Barbara and I lived in paign.Iwentontobecome memorial does stand in my Pete Wilson. My eyes Compton.” “You lived in the only African American heart—one to the man who widened, my back stiffened, Compton!” I replied with to ever to be elected from exuded grace and honor. A and my heart beat faster as great surprise, pointing at Compton to the U.S. Con- manwhocouldwalkwith President Bush walked him. “Yes, that’s right. Right gress. Unfortunately, as we kings, but never lose the toward me matter-of-factly there on Santa Fe, just north all now know, President common touch. Job well and extended his hand. I of Alondra. It was military George H.W. Bush did not done, President Bush! May shook his hand and said, housing then. Our time in win his reelection. Howev- your life and legacy contin- “Hello, Mr. President.” He Compton was one of the er, that day in April, 1992, ue to remind us all that it’s replied, “Hello, Mr. Mayor. I happiest times in our lives,” hewonmyheart.Imet all about being respectful to heard you’ve had some real he said, his wry smile now much more than a man who all men and finding com- President George H.W. Bush and former mayor of Comp- damage in your city.” “Yes, fully visible. “Mayor Tuck- was white, a republican, and mon connections instead of ton and Congressman Walter Tucker sir. It’s the worst property er, Compton will have its the president of our country. focusing on and exploiting damage the city has ever rebuild money. Now let’s I met a man who was our differences. During this week, as we official, as the political all join in the natural reflec- leader of Compton, my David G. Brown Editorial Cartoon tion of the character, con- focus was on restoring order viction, and contributions and saving our city from of our 41st President, destruction. George Herbert Walker On the third day of the Bush, I was reminded of the riots, I hopped in front of a time when I had the honor mobile CNN crew broad- of meeting that great man. casting from the streets of It was the spring of Compton and demanded, 1992. He was the president “Governor Wilson, send in of the United States running the National Guard now for reelection and I was the before the whole damn town mayor of Compton running burns to the ground!” Fortu- for Congress. Suddenly, nately, Pete Wilson heard something extraordinary the broadcast, sent in the happened that brought us National Guard, and order together: April 29, 1992— was restored. However, the LA Riots following the those few days of chaos had not guilty verdict of the caused about $100 million LAPD police officers caught dollars of damage to our on video beating Rodney city. In a couple of days, the King. In a flash, LA and Governor was with me in Compton were overcome Compton touring the riot with fires, looting, gunfire, torn area. He promised to do and violence. As an African all he could to help with fed- American, I was as angry as eral emergency funds, but those out rioting in the said to me, “First, there is streets. But, as an elected someone I want you to meet A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY, DECEMBER DECEMBER 13, 26,2018 2013

Asian car company, part- magnificent winner workof demonstrated how nering with the Taste of this great car that’s go- he “makes L.A. a better Soul and the Los Ange- ing to be given away this place.” les Sentinel was just the morning,” said Bakewell, When Clark got the call right thing for us,” said Sr. “We have the right from Hyundai, he was in a Brooks. “We believe in partner in Hyundai. They classroom and had to run our diversity statement have done an amazing out to take the call in the that we are stronger to- job partnering with Taste hallway. gether, that’s why Taste of Soul and making the “In that moment, I of Soul is so special.” community know that saw everything I’ve been The Bakewell Com- they care about them.” through since I came to pany Chairman/CEO Clark’s dedication to L.A. I slept on couches, and Founder/Creator of education and childhood I slept on floors, I slept Taste of Soul, Danny development stood out in my car,” said Clark. J. Bakewell, Sr. joined amongst more than 200 “With the help of Taste of Brooks in congratulating video submissions. Af- Soul, L.A. Sentinel, The Clark not only for win- ter six rounds of reviews Bakewell Company and ning the car, but for his and in-person interviews, Hyundai, you guys are not (l-r) Hyundai’s Taste of Soul contest winner Kyle-Kyson Clark (middle) receives his new continued work in the the voting committee only helping me, because 2018 Kona at the L.A. Auto Show. (l-r) Danny J. Bakewell Jr., Danny J. Bakewell Sr., Kyle- community. and Hyundai agreed that it’s bigger than me, it’s Kyson Clark, Pam Bakewell, and Zafar Brooks. E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / L.A. SENTINEL “We have chosen a Clark’s philanthropic bigger than my dreams, it’s for me to touch the By Lauren FLoyd erything” car contest. ner with the Los Angeles lives of kids. That’s what Contributing Writer Zafar Brooks, director, Sentinel and Taste of Soul I do.” corporate social responsibil- for three years and this is the A tearful Clark was Platforms and spinning ity and diversity & inclusion second year that it has hosted joined by his closest displays of the newest car at Hyundai Motor America, the car giveaway at the auto friends and even by his models and emerging auto led the auto show giveaway show. The car company, mom in , who sur- technology filled the Los- An last Thursday, where Clark’s based in Seoul, South Ko- prised him with a video geles Convention center at brand-new Kona awaited rea is the sixth largest in the message on the Hyundai the 111th annual L.A. Auto him, complete with a big red world, and has its U.S. head- screen. Show. This year’s Hyundai bow on top. quarters in Orange County. “Life will make your display drew thousands of “The person that is going “At Hyundai, as the chief crooked path straight,” visitors including The Los to win that car today is going diversity officer, one of my said Clark. “Keep on driv- Angeles Sentinel and Kyle to drive off with the keys to priorities is to show our ing through, keep on doing Kyson-Clark, the winner of his or her brand-new car and commitment to diversity and Children’s book author and behavior therapist, what you are supposed to the Hyundai and Taste of drive right out,” said Brooks. inclusion, and having such a Kyle-Kyson Clark thanks God and contest organizers do because God will align Soul 2018 “Reimagine - Ev Hyundai has been a part- rich and diverse history as an for blessing him with his new 2018 Hyundai Kona. your life to be so easy.”

Walgreens {continued from Pg. A-1} tation between the unarmed providing a safe environ- a $2.99 water flavoring prod- Hart and the unidentified ment for our employees, pa- uct. The guard confronted guard, who opened fire when tients and customers in the the men and got into an argu- Hart tried to leave the store. communities we serve,’’ ac- ment with Hart, the attorney An at emotional news cording to the company. said. conference, attorney Carl ``We contract for armed ``The guard feels the man Douglas said Walgreens only and unarmed security, as push him one time,’’ Doug- has armed security guards at well as video surveillance, las said. ``The guard pushes four stores in the Los Ange- in our stores based on the the man back one time. The les area. public safety needs of each guard watches as the man ``Each of these stores location. We operate in thou- turns to run toward the back are in the Black, Brown and sands of communities and door. The guard raises his homeless and LGBT com- neighborhoods across the gun and points at the man. munities, and we want to nation and the suggestion The guard says, `Freeze,’ as know why,’’ Douglas said on that we would inappropri- the man travels toward the Attorney Carl E. Douglas said he plans to file a lawsuit against Walgreens seek- behalf of Hart’s family. ately serve any community door. The guard fires one ing $525 million in damages for the killing of Jonathan Hart FILE PHOTO Walgreens issued a state- is simply false. We firmlyshot, striking the man in the ment saying the company believe everyone should be back of the neck. The guard repeat that. Jonathan was rassed because he was gay at stores in minority com- has ``extended our deepest welcomed and treated equal- watches as the man crumbles not shoplifting when he and he was shot because munities. and most sincere condo- ly in all of our stores.’’ to the ground.’’ was shot. That’s the pro- he was Black.’’ ``The only way that lences’’ to Hart’s family, and Douglas insisted that Hart died at a hospital. paganda Walgreens wants Douglas said he plans we will be able to make noting that as a result of the Hart was not shoplifting. He Douglas said the only thing you to report.’’ to file a lawsuit against our community safe for shooting, ``we immediately said Hart and another Black in Hart’s hands when he died He added: ``I dare Walgreens seeking $525 all the Jonathan Harts terminated the security com- man were in the store, and was a California ID card. say, Jonathan Hart was million in damages and of the world is by hit- pany.’’ at one point while inside the ‘‘Jonathan was not shop- profiled because he an was explanation about why ting Walgreens where it ``We are committed to store, one of them picked up lifting,’’ he said. ``Let me homeless. He was ha- it has armed guards only hurts,’’ he said.

LAPD {continued from Pg. A-1} “The chief didn’t actually have to come here and share naked in the men’s locker DiPrima, Pastor Boyd from this video with us,” he said. room) from the property, he First AME Church, Los “I think it was a preventable was uncooperative which Angeles Sentinel and L.A. incident. resulted in the officers- Watts at Times executive pub- “We gave a lot of input and tempting to arrest him. lisher, Danny J. Bakewell we gave a lot of suggestions Soon an altercation oc- Sr., Los Angeles Sentinel as to how we would be able curred between the two of- and L.A. Watts Times ex- to prevent something like this ficers and the suspect which ecutive editor Danny J. from happening in the future. led both officers to deploy Bakewell Jr., Los Angeles Far too often, Black men and their tasers. However, the Sentinel and L.A. Watts men of color die at the hands tasers had no visual effect Times managing editor, of LAPD in comparison to on Dorsey. According to the Brandon I. Brooks, as well what happens to White men department, Dorsey took as many other representa- and other groups. It just seems possession of one of the of- tives from the South Los as if the police show up with a ficer’s tasers, punched and Angeles area. different perspective.” broke Officer Edward - Ag Chief Moore began the Pastor Boyd was in agree- deppa’s nose, forced his fe- roundtable discussion by ment with Bakewell Sr., and male partner to the ground presenting the facts sur- stated that young Black men and repeatedly struck her rounding the investigation. continue to be killed by police in the face. The incident He then allowed local com- officers. ended with Officer Agdeppamunity leaders to watch the “All too often we see this firing at Dorsey, whoexclusive was footage from the happening in Black com- later pronounced dead at the two officer’s body cameras. munities,” said Boyd. “The scene by the Los Angeles After viewing the critical question is here, ‘why did Fire Department. incident video, Moore wel- this situation have to esca- During the round table discussion, Moore received feedback and responded to In light of this event and comed comments, concerns late to the point that a life is the concerns of prominent Black leaders. E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/ L.A. SENTINEL in an effort to continue the and feedback. loss?’ Maybe a psychological promises he made when All of the leaders were or mental health professional need from him as the chief dence. ments, we are gathering elected chief of LAPD, in agreement that Dorsey’s could have been brought in or of police,” he said. “The Chief Moore, the other witness statements, Michel Moore met with lo- actions should not have re- police officers with a much key here is that a Black Board of Police Commis- all of the visual evidence, cal Black leaders at the Los sulted in his death. During larger mass in size to the vic- man died and that is the sioners, the Office of the the autopsy results, all of Angeles Sentinel Newspa- the remainder of the conver- tim could have actually been thing that we can’t walk Inspector General, as well the forensic studies, so per on Tuesday, December sation, community leaders brought in.” away from and based on as representatives from this report will end up 11, to discuss the officer- discussed the topic of men- Pastor Boyd goes on to say what I saw and heard, this the Los Angeles County coming back to my desk involved shooting. tal health and the changes that he hopes “weapons will is a death that could have District Attorney’s Office probably about eight or Some of the leaders who that need to be implemented be drawn less, tasers will be been prevented.” will review the completed nine months from now attended the event included in order for officers to better used less, conversations will Lawson continues the investigation and deter- but it will be well com- Khalid Shaw from Stop the respond to radio calls. be used more” and officer- in interview in saying that mine whether or not the pleted within a year.” Violence Increase the Peace The conversation then volved encounters will be de- he is concerned with the officer Agdeppa’s use of To view the 17-min- Foundation, Minister Tony shifted to a discussion on im- escalated. way the two police offi- deadly force was within ute body camera footage, Muhammad, Michael Law- proving the placement and Lawson stated that he ap- cers handled the alterca- reason and followed de- please visit www.lapdon- son from the Los Angeles installation of body cameras preciates LAPD chief Moore tion which he believes to partment policies and pro- line.org or visit their You- Urban League, representa- so that they are unable to fall taking the time to meet with be a “training issue” and cedures. Tube page at Los Angeles tives from the Ward AMEoff when an officer engages him and other prominent an “authority issue.” This process could Police Department. Please Church and the Community in a physical confrontation Black leaders without a press LAPD’s specialized take up to one year. note this video is not suit- Coalition, Assemblymem- with a suspect. conference and cameras. Force Investigation Divi- “These investigations able for children or per- ber Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Bakewell Sr., applauded “We had the opportunity sion began interviewing do take months in order sons who are “troubled” former Assemblyman Se- the chief for initiating a con- to have an open and candid witnesses who were pres- to get done,” said Moore. by the events described in bastian Ridley-Thomas, ra- versation with local Black conversation with him and ent at the scene as well as “We end up transcribing this investigation. Viewer dio personality Dominique leaders: tell him how we feel and what collecting forensic evi- all of the officers state- discretion is advised. A-8 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES DECEMBER SENTINEL 13, 2018A-9

Brotherhood {continued from Pg. A-1}

George Lucas and wife Mellody Hobson LEROY HAMILTON Berry Gordy LEROY HAMILTON

Charisse Bremond-Weaver, President of the Brotherhood Crusade and Danny J. (L-R) Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. Bakewell Sr., Chairman of the Brotherhood Crusade Board of Directors are pictured with Charisse Bremond-Weaver and

the Bremond - Weaver family. LEROY HAMILTON Charlie Wilson LEROY HAMILTON Rep. Karen Bass LEROY HAMILTON

Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., years later, I am witnessing Black people that we can how, to guide Mellody to- Grammy Award-winning so proud of everything that Chairman of the Brother- firsthand the culmination of and will be the first to takewards the success that she artist Charlie Wilson. has Nobeen accomplished. I hood Crusade board of di- this vision. The Brother- care of ourselves.” enjoys today, as a business one left the room as the watched Danny Bakewell, rectors was equally as com- hood Crusade is an institu- Mellody Hobson, who leader, a philanthropist, a crowd danced and sang to Sr. build this organization plimentary of the evening tion within this community. was this year’s honoree, dedicated fighter for -righ several of Wilson’s current into one of the strongest and of the organization. There are far too many men was elegant and inspiring teousness and as a mother hits such as “There Goes and most sustainable Afri- “When Walt and I set and out women to mention that as she received the pres- and wife. My Baby” as well as GAP can American institutions about building the Broth- have played a part in build- tigious award and spoke The crowd, which after Band Classics such as “You in the country, and I have erhood Crusade, we had a ing this institution over our about her own childhood, enjoying all the accolades Dropped A Bomb on Me.” watched Charisse take the vision of not simply start- 50 illustrious years. But, growing up in Chicago and well wishes deserved “I have a been a support- handoff from Danny and ing an organization, but most importantly, I am and being a child of little for such a great institu- er of Brotherhood Crusade continue the mission that in building an institution proud of the fact that we means, but with a mother tion as the Brotherhood and a member of it’s board Danny and her later father that would stand the test are here because of the ded- who was determined in Crusade, was treated to a of directors from almost Walt envisioned over 50 of time. Today, some 50 ication and commitment of the best way that she knew wonderful performance by the very beginning. I am years ago,” said LAUSD

Grant and chairman of Bakewell {continued from Pg. A-1} media Danny Bakewell Sr. A candid conversation into our communities to remarked Alicia Berridge, transpired about ways each prevent young people from founder and executive di- man’s personal experiences going into the criminal rector of the Rising Stars growing up compelled them justice system,” declared Business Academy. “With to give back and find ways Khalid Shaw, chairman this particular grant, it will to continue to improve the of the Regional Violence finally get back to where it current climate for the next Prevention Coalition and really needs to go, to the generation. executive director of Stop right communities and the “For me to sit in the room the Violence Increase the right organizations that are with those men, cleared up Peace Foundation. out making a difference.” any ambiguity about our se- The grant’s mission is Prior to the press confer- riousness with this program to assess the undiagnosed ence, many of the constitu- and moving forward,” said injuries and trauma at-risk ents gathered to fellowship Community members meet before a press conference to announce a 37.3 million Dwayne Frampton, CEO youth face and combat it and share ideas on how to dollar grant allocated for youth reinvestment initiatives.E. Mesiyah McGinnis L.A. Sentinel) of Framp Camp Incentivise by implementing practices continue the work their re- Program. “With the help of that prevent this population spective organizations are share words of encourage- hope where it doesn’t exist, support our community everybody coming together from entering the criminal doing to positively impact ment as to how this grant while maintaining it where as it’s bigger than just as a collective, I think we’ll justice system. By design, the community. will effect change in Black it does.” football and use the mo- be fine.” the grant will support pro- Collaborators Danny and Brown communities es- Talib expressed how he mentum that we have on Recipients of the grant grams like Stop the Vio- Bakewell, Jr., executive pecially. felt a personal connection the field to provide that will create new vessels to lence Increase the Peace editor of the L.A. Senti- “We want to support the to providing healthy options reassurance that we are improve the lives of youth Foundation and Rising nel and L.A. Watts Timesyouth; we want to elevate for youth in underserved here [for the communi- through media literacy and Stars Business Academy, Newspapers; Johnathan communities,” Franklin communities. ty],” Franklin added. social awareness platforms which provide alternatives Franklin, L.A. Rams Com- stated of the L.A. Rams and “I grew up in areas just Following the press among other strategies, to incarceration, detention, munity Affairs and Engage- cornerbacks Aqib Talib and like where these kids come conference, Franklin, while sustaining the current and arrest. ment; Dennis Kato, LAPD Marcus Peters who joined from, we both did,” Talib Talib, and Peters en- programs that have helped “The more funds we Deputy Chief; and Assem- him. “This grant can really said of he and Peters. gaged in a round table young people attain success have, it just means the blymember Mike Gibson, transform the landscape of “As an organization, it’s discussion led by Ameri- instead of bars. more resources we have,” all took to the podium to Los Angeles providing such a huge opportunity to can civil rights activist

mer 2018 and hundreds of of 1619 Exhibits and for- preneurs . is first and foremost- applicationsa cele were received mer executive director at Other women and minor- Crenshaw{continued from Pg. A-1} bration of the creativity of the from local artists for large the Mayme A. Clayton ity-owned firms Destina- African American communi- and small-scale works to Library and Museum and tion Crenshaw is working streetscape design. With public art and cultural ex- ty in Los Angeles,” said Zena be commissioned along the the Houston Museum of with include Studio MLA, designs by Perkins+Will, perience will feature archi- Howard, the project’s lead boulevard. A second open African American Cul- AMPR Group, RAW In- the visionary architectural tectural designs that capture architect from Perkins+Will. call and selections for com- ture; actress, writer, di- ternational, Bridge Street, firm behind the Smithson- the innovative and trailblaz- “Everything that we build is missions will be announced rector, and producer, Issa Terry A. Hayes and Asso- ian Institution’s National ing spirit of Black L.A. simply a backdrop to the in- in 2019. Rae; the internationally- ciates, Artemis Events Museum of African Ameri- “Destination Crenshaw novative, artistic spirit that is Destination Crenshaw renowned artist, gardener, Company and more. can History, Destination is a historic project for Los alive and thriving here.” has been working for the and community activist A major public kickoff Crenshaw will celebrate Angeles and the world,” The designs for Destina- last two years with major Ron Finley; deputy di- for Destination Crenshaw the historic and contempo- said Councilmember Har- tion Crenshaw are pulled to- figures in the Black rectorL.A. and chief curator will be held on February 8, rary contributions of Black ris-Dawson. “The stamp gether through Grow Where community to ensure that of the California Afri- 2019. Stay up to date with L.A. to the city and the we will make on Crenshaw You’re Planted—a unifying community voices are in- can American Museum, the project by signing up world. The project begins Boulevard with more than theme inspired by the African corporated into the proj- Naima Keith; and one of for the email list at www. construction in early 2019 100 unique art installations, giant star grass. Used by sla- ect. Project team members the West Coast’s most in- destinationcrenshaw.la. with plans to open in Spring a dozen African American- vers as bedding in ships, the include Larry Earl, owner novative hip-hop entre- 2020. -themed pocket parks, and grass thrives in alien lands Renderings revealed culturally-minded street despite inhospitable condi- Saturday at an event for and landscaping improve- tions. Today, it remains a community leaders show ments will be a living re- profoundly resonant remind- a new community amphi- flection of Black L.A. er and of African American his- theater with an elevated the creativity that pours out tory, the paths of global dis- overlook with views of the of our community.” persion, and Black resilience downtown skyline, the Hol- Located along Crenshaw in the face of violence and lywood sign, and the en- Boulevard from 48th to racism. Like the giant star Sentinel newS Service committee. The Los An- tion of officers and at- tire Destination Crenshaw 60th streets, this linear out- grass, the Black L.A. com- geles NAACP Branch large members of the project. The renderings also door museum will flank the munity has deep roots that The Los Angles office is located onexecutive the committee show off a potential treat- new Crenshaw/Los Angeles sprouted through the surface Branch of the National top floor in the Westfieldwill take place at the ment of the world famous Airport (LAX) Metro Rail and spread across the globe. Association for the Ad- Culver City Mall (Fox Los Angeles NAACP “Crenshaw Wall,” also Line. This section is the Despite years of disinvest- vancement of Colored Hills near JC Penny.) Branch office. Polls will called “Our Mighty Contri- only segment of the line on ment, Black Angelenos have People (NAACP) has All members whose open from 3:00 p.m. to bution.” The Wall, a major Crenshaw Blvd.—and one been able to create a strong, rescheduled its election memberships are cur- 8:00 p.m. component of Destination of the only major corridors interconnected, and thriving and it will be conducted rent as of April 1, 2018, In order to vote in Crenshaw, will also be op- in L.A. County—where the community, deeply rooted this month. In addition, may be nominated for the branch election, posite one of the 11 new train is at-grade versus un- in the Crenshaw District and the nomination process office or as an at-largeone must be a member pocket parks and parklets der or above ground. As one South L.A. This history and has been rescheduled. member of the execu- in good standing of the built to house hundreds of of the first stations upon resiliency will be reflected On Sunday, Decem- tive committee. In order branch 30 days prior art opportunities. Land- leaving LAX, the Hyde in all aspects of Destination ber 16, 2018, at the to sign a nominating pe- to the election. A form scaping along the boulevard Park stop and the at-grade Crenshaw. Los Angeles NAACP tition, or be elected to of identification is - re by Studio MLA will include length of the line will have The Crenshaw District Branch office at 3:00theelection supervisory quired. hundreds of new trees and clear views of Destination boasts some of today’s most p.m. there will be a re- committee, a member For further infor- additional streetscaping. Crenshaw and will serve as acclaimed Black artists and port from the nominat- must be current as of mation please call the Unlike traditional muse- the gateway to the City of has been central to the thriv- ing committee, receipt 30 days prior to the - DeLos Angeles NAACP ums, Destination Crenshaw Los Angeles for riders from ing Black L.A. art scene for of nominations by peti- cember 16 meeting. Branch office at won’t be bound by walls across the globe. decades. A first open call for tion and election of the On Sunday, Decem- 310.397.1171. or ceilings. The open-air, “Destination Crenshaw artists was launched in sum- election supervisory ber 30, 2018, the elec- A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 New Mobile App Redefines Justice HI-TAPO will allow civilians the opportunity to make sure justice is served. BY BRIAN W. C ARTER with law enforcement via lando Castile. I researched ly be sent to his/her net- Contributing Writer streaming video, social a case study and learned work. sharing, text and e-mail that he was stopped 52 “It’s still early in the App developer and HI- notifications to a pre-pro- times from when he process, and we are increas- TAPO (pronounced hi- grammed network of up to received his learner’s per- ingly getting the word out,” toppo) company CEO, Mar- 10 family members, friends, mit to when he was killed said Whitehead. “I’m tin Whitehead, is changing loved ones, civic and com- during a traffic stop – about pleased that the app is being the game when it comes to munity organizations. once per quarter. downloaded by folks who criminal justice with the HI- Originally from Vir- “It became clear to me can use the help.” TAPO app. As police shoot- ginia, Whitehead has called that all of those stops could The HI-TAPO app is ings continue at an alarming many places home includ- have been recorded, docu- available for free download rate, the need to make sure ing the Twin Cities, Dallas, mented and mapped in a to Android mobile phones civil rights are upheld is North of Seattle, Lancaster, way that would have through Google Play. HI- critical. Whitehead’s app is PA, Southern California allowed a loving communi- TAPO is user-friendly with timely and may prove to be and Puerto Rico. He ty to work together and an easy swipe-and-click If users are arrested or detained, HI-TAPO acti- just what the everyday civil- received his bachelor of arts make changes to save lives activation, and as of vates automatically to help ian ordered. and masters of business and disrupt unjust prac- November, an audio activa- locate them, whether in jail “Streaming video is key administration from the tices.” tion. COURTESY PHOTO or a detention center, so because we’ll have a record App developer and HI- University of Virginia and a Once the HI-TAPO app Whitehead has shared their network can find of how different people are TAPO company CEO, Mar- certificate in digital film- is activated, live-streaming that he is eager to help them more quickly and treated and how interactions tin Whitehead making from New York of audio and video immedi- groups with training or sub- work on their behalf. are similar or biased,” said University. Whitehead ately begin to record the scription discounts to reach Whitehead about the HI- building. hopes the app will ensure user’s interaction and GPS out to him at contact@HI- can find them more quickly TAPO app. “Once there is good data more accountability and tracking pinpoints the loca- TAPO.com. and work on their behalf. HI-TAPO is a new and on law enforcement interac- become a bridge towards tion. Alerts are sent to those “If you work in law The concierge service is free mobile app for Android tions and practices, insights getting justice. in the user’s network allow- enforcement and believe $9.99 per month, or get a phones, which recently can be revealed, and com- “Mass incarceration is a ing them to listen to and you are a best practice for month free with an annual launched as a pilot program. munities can work together profound issue in our com- view the interaction in real community policing in your subscription of $109.99. It is an innovative monitor- to protect vulnerable popu- munity and other communi- time. If necessary, the city, let’s work together,“ Group discounts and grants ing and social networking lations, push for equitable ties,” said Whitehead. “It audio/video can be used in said Whitehead. are also available at con- system designed to provide practices, dismantle dis- supports the perpetuation of a court of law. After activat- HI-TAPO offers a sub- [email protected]. immediate support for indi- parate impact, move to a caste system.” ing HI-TAPO, the user can scription service which pro- HI-TAPO for iOS is viduals interacting with law community policing models He continued, “It’s hit an “all-clear" button vides 24/7 on-demand live scheduled for release in enforcement, promote safe- and or drive to larger politi- tough to have a good com- once the interaction has concierge support. If users 2019. ty during stops, protect cal change, and even high- munity if one out of every concluded. However, if are arrested or detained, HI- Please visit www.HI- against potential rights vio- light best practices when three men is incarcerated at there is no all–clear signal TAPO activates automati- TAPO.com. You can also lations, foster greater law they are found.” some point in their lives. given after a pre-deter- cally to help locate them, follow HI-TAPO on Face- enforcement accountability HI-TAPO instantly doc- “I was heartbroken mined amount of time, an whetherinjailoradeten- book and tweet and assist in community- uments user interactions when I learned about Phi- SOS alert will automatical- tion center, so their network @HI_TAPO. NASCAR Continues to ‘’ ByStacyM.Brown organization has fielded cars At the age of 16, he NNPA Newswire for the Drive for Diversity became the youngest Trans Driver Development Pro- Am Series Champion and As fast as the cars that gram. he’s the winningest driver go around the track, The team has amassed in 50 years of the series. observers have been quick 19 wins in the K&N Pro Other career highlights to point out what for years Series. include the Trans Am had been a glaring fact about Francis, who will con- Rookie of the Year Award, NASCAR: It’s a White male tinue to run in the Trans Am the 2016 FARA Miami 500 club. Slowly, however, Series while fielding a Late Champion, and the Pirelli that’s been changing, and it Model for in the World Challenge Rookie of has become increasingly Whelen All-American the Year Award. more unfair to place that Series, is scheduled to par- “I’ve been around rac- label on what is perhaps ticipated in NASCAR K&N ing my whole life,” Francis COURTESY PHOTO America’s largest spectator Ernie Francis Jr. Pro Series East road cours- said. “I have a passion that sport. es. I developed at a young age On Thursday, Dec. 6, Racing. already include Kyle Lar- impressive blend of skill and His interest in racing because of my dad and I NASCAR announced six “It’s an honor to be son, Daniel Suárez, and experience,” said Jusan began at the tender age of 4, love this and I will have drivers for its Drive for accepted into this program Wallace – each of whom are Hamilton, NASCAR senior watching his dad, Ernie that passion forever,” he Diversity Class of 2019, for this next year,” Ernie racing in the Cup Series, manager of racing opera- Francis, Sr., he said. said. unveiling a group that offi- Francis, Jr. told NNPA NASCAR’s top division. tions and event manage- By 14, Francis was Of the Drive for Diver- cials said blends talented Newswire. While those three are 25, ment. already on the track. sity Program, Francis newcomers with returning “I think people used to 25, and 24-years-old respec- “We’re thrilled to see During his rookie season offered praise to NASCAR. veterans. think NASCAR wasn’t tively, Francis is still just 20 these drivers develop with Rev Racing, Francis “NASCAR needs to get , Ernie diverse but the past couple and all are a testament to throughout the 2019 season earned one top 5, one top 10 younger and more diverse Francis Jr., Rubén García Jr. of years has been very dif- NASCAR’s burgeoning and enjoy success both on and one pole award in just drivers out there and that’s and return to ferent with folks like Daniel youth movement. and off the race track.” two races. In 2017, Francis what they’re doing,” he the driver development pro- Suárez and , I “This year’s class fea- The 2019 campaign will also had a career-first start in said. “And, the program gram next season and they’ll think we’re showing there is tures six highly talented mark the 10th season that the NASCAR Xfinity has worked out pretty be joined by first-time par- diversity,” Francis said. drivers who each possess an ’s Rev Racing Series. well.” ticipants Brooke Storer and The Drive for Diversity Gracie Trotter. program counts as proof that The six were chosen NASCAR continues its mis- New Film Honors the Life of from the 12 invitees to the sion for faces that aren’t just NASCAR Drive for Diver- White and male, he said. sity Driver Development “This program has Harriet Tubman Combine last October at brought in programs from and all types of backgrounds,” BY STACY M. BROWN on Twitter: “Both John Bethune-Cookman Univer- said Francis, a second-timer NNPA Newswire Brown and Harriet Tubman sity. for the program and a five- ran into the same obstacle They will compete in the time Trans Am Series When one speaks of when trying to free slaves: NASCAR K&N Pro Series Champion. freedom fighters, Harriet Slaves that had been made East and Whelen All-Amer- The program began in Tubman’s name should docile to the point they were ican Series next year for Rev 2004 and participants always be among the first – petrified to fight for their own if not highlighted as a pri- freedom.” mary justice crusader. Wrote another Twitter JAZZ RECORDS For it was on this date user, Ryan Royster: “Where 169 years ago – Dec. 6, are my Harriet Tubman $20 WANTED 1849 – that Tubman escaped bills? Happy freedom day to slavery. one of the country’s greatest COURTESY PHOTO Top Dollar For Your The brave African Amer- heroes.” “Always remember, you have within you the strength, the Jazz Records, R&B, Blues ican who became known as During President Barack patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the “Moses” of her people, Obama’s administration, the the world.” We Come to you, or come to me didn’t stop with her own free- White House announced that Mint Condition dom but went back – repeat- beginning in 2020, the $20 Harriet Tubman. Tony and absurd no feature film has edly–tohelpothersandover bill would feature Tubman. Grammy winner Leslie previously been made. 213-332-3624 the course of a decade, led “Imagine a USA where Odum, Jr., along with singer- “There is a growing tide countless slaves along the the millions of people freed songwriter Janelle Monae, of Black representation on tel- Underground Railroad so that from slavery had actually portray characters in the film. evision and in movies,” I’An- they too could taste freedom. been emancipated and not Gregory Allen Howard craft- son said. “Old myths about Tubman became a leader had to endure another 100 ed the story and will produce the unprofitability of Black- in the abolitionist movement, years of indentured labor and the film along alongside led films are slowly falling and during the Civil War she segregation. If people like Daniela Taplin Lundberg and away. Maybe a film about served as a nurse and spy for Harriet Tubman had a politi- Debra Martin Chase Harriet Tubman, one of the the federal forces. cal office and a voice in the As noted in a television greatest heroes of Black histo- Her historic accomplish- restructuring of the country,” broadcast on WTVR in Vir- ry, isn’t getting here too late.” ments are being praised and wrote another Twitter user, ginia, the story of the aboli- “Maybe it’s right on remembered all over social DeDe, who concluded with tionist, who died in June 1913, time,” he added. media. “Every great dream the hashtag “Shero.” has been told in academic Said George Mason begins with a dreamer,” Twit- Just last week, a film – textbooks, television series, University NAACP presi- ter user, Nichole Baxter slated for a 2019 release — and even YouTube history dent Diyonah Contee, “If wrote, quoting Tubman. wrapped that will highlight segments, but her story has the story is portrayed accu- “Always remember, you the life of Tubman, who was never been told in an exclu- rately, viewers will learn have within you the strength, born into slavery. sive feature-length project. more about the harsh con- the patience, and the passion The cast of the film titled, Virginia Commonwealth ditions of slavery and gain to reach for the stars to “Harriet,” includes Tony and University African American an understanding of the change the world.” Grammy Award winner, Studies professor, Dr. Chioke strength and courage need- Elijah Henderson wrote Cynthia Erivo, who plays I’Anson told WTVR that it’s ed to do what Harriet did.” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-11 Leslie Hale Makes History as First African American Female CEO, Proving Business Isn’t a Man’s World BY KIMBERLEE BUCK in order to succeed and so two years before working markets that have high Staff Writer my upbringing helped at RLJ in 2005. margins.” instill in me a level of per- When asked her During the interview, Earlier this year, severance in an otherwise thoughts on becoming the the L.A. Sentinel asked Compton native, Leslie tough environment,” said first African American to Hale if she had any piece of Hale became a history Hale.“Growingupin hold her current position at advice that she would tell maker after becoming the Compton or L.A., there RLJ she stated: her younger self. first African American were a lot of reasons for me “I am honored and “I would tell my female CEO of RLJ Lodg- to become a statistic. humbled by the opportuni- younger self no matter ing Trusting, a publicly Whether it was teenage ty to hold this position and where you are, there’s more traded real estate invest- pregnancy, high school lead this great company,” to the story, meaning that ment trust in the United dropouts, drugs, or gang said Hale. “While I’m hon- there are more opportuni- States. This recent accom- violence, all of those things ored to be the first, I have ties to come,” she said. plishment is a major step in were around and [I] easily no interest to being the “I think often times Hale’s career and for other could have succumbed to only. I think it is great to do people achieve one objec- women of color who come that…” something for the first tive and they settle in as behind her. Despite the adversity time, but my obligation is oppose to recognizing that Recently, the Los Ange- that surrounded Hale in the to make sure that there are there are more mountains les Sentinel Newspaper city of Compton, she devel- more opportunities for to climb and that there are spoke with Hale to discuss oped a passion for busi- women and minorities to more things that can be her new position and the ness. ascend to this level and accomplished.” changes she plans to imple- “I was in a household these ranks.” Halegoesontosaythat ment within the company. with two parents who were Halegoesontosaythat she would encourage her Hale and her siblings entrepreneurial and they the “company is on solid younger self to dream big! grew up in an environment helped me see that there is ground” and headed in the She closes the inter- where people of color more to life then what was right direction. view by telling readers her struggled. However, she is around me and [helped] me “RLJ is a company with recipe to success which proud of her city and still to avoid becoming a statis- a long history of making begins with hard work. carries the grit and perse- tic,” she said. COURTESY PHOTO very bold moves, she said. “The other two pieces verance that was instilled After graduating from Leslie Hale “I would say under my of that are having a strong in her while she was there Gardena High School, Hale leadership, I expect that the faith and recognizing that I at such a young age. Her attended Howard Universi- GE financial management at Harvard University. company will continue to can do all things through experiences have con- ty where she studied program, she moved over Shortly after business make bold moves in the Jesus Christ who strength- tributed to her outlook on finance. Later, Hale began to real estate where she school, Hale worked for future. Having said that, ens me,” she said. “Finally, life and view of success. working at General Electric received experience in investment bank company our strategy right now is to it’s family. In the final “When you grow up in (GE) in the financial man- international domestic real Goldman Sachs. Her career continue focusing on com- analysis, I get up every day South Central Los Angeles, agement training program. estate. Later, she began journey brought her back to pact and limited service and I work as hard as I do you have to really have grit After graduating from the attending business school GE where she stayed for hotels that are in urban for my family.” Tyler Okeke, A Visionary Leader for Today’s Youth Currently, Okeke is in ies,”hesaid. In June 2019, Okeke the process of applying to Ultimately his long will have completed his private institutions as well term goal is to run for some term as an LAUSD student as UC’s, however, his top type of office. board member and the seat choice is Harvard Universi- “If you ask anyone who will be up for election. Do ty. knows me, they would say you have what it takes to “I want to major in it would be to run for pres- become the next LAUSD political science, minor in ident in 2048. But I am def- student board member? international relations and I initely considering diverse Interested students can am in between two addi- goals and a lot of them do apply in March 2019 by tional minors which are involve being in the federal visiting www.lausd.net or African American studies government in some capac- email Dr. Brenda Manuel at and Middle Eastern stud- ity,” said Okeke. [email protected] .

COURTESY PHOTO Tyler Okeke

BY KIMBERLEE BUCK ber on the board because Los Angeles in 2017. Staff Writer people who are in need, “The most important and the people who need thing I learned from intern- At a young age, Tyler the most empowering, the ing at his office wasn’t how Okeke was empowered by people who need effective to be an asseblymember. It his parents’ who are Niger- leadership cannot wait so I was what to look for in a ian immigrants, and their think that is kind of what team. The people who are story of social mobility and energizes me to do things on his team support him overcoming adversity. This now instead of waiting,” he and they are not his staff later inspired him to get said. they are his teammates and involved in public service Okeke stepped into this they have his best interests so that he could make an position in August of in mind and they are all impact in the country for 2018. Since then, he has about serving their commu- the people who come after voiced his concerns on nity. Those are the type of him. school safety in regards to people I want to surround In August 2018, Okeke gun violence and encour- myself with when I consid- was elected to serve as Los aged students to register to er things like running for Angeles Unified School vote. office.” District’s (LAUSD) student “I like to see my posi- Okeke’s accomplish- board member for the tion as sort of an elected ments don’t end there. He 2018-19 school year. lobbyist, so I was elected has also been involved in Okeke first heard about by the students of LAUSD the California YMCA’s the position from one of his to lobby on their behalf,” Youth and Government teachers at Harbor Teacher said Okeke. “I think that is Program for the past two Preparation Academy, who important because we have years. Through the Califor- prompted him to apply. a lot of stakeholders in our nia YMCA Gardena dele- “There is this amazing district. We have parents, gation, Okeke has been teacher at my school, her teachers, and district able to serve a member of name is Dr. Turner and she employees and it is easy to the California Investment teaches A.V.I.D, which get distracted by other Bank where he is an stands for advancement via stakeholders so it is impor- authority member. individual determination tant for students to have a “I think the most impor- and it is kind of dedicated voice to keep the district in tant thing about the Califor- towards helping students line to and to keep the dis- nia YMCA program is that apply for college. When I trict grounded and that’s it kind of gives you a was an 11th grader, she per- what the district was glimpse into what our sonally sent an email to me founded to do, which is to future is going to look like and was like, ‘I think this is serve students.” with leaders who are young perfect for you.’” Aside from being a stu- and energized,” said When asked why he dent member on the Okeke. “We have our con- chose to get involved in LAUSD board of educa- servative youth, we have politics now instead of tion, Okeke has also had our liberal youth, but we all waiting until after he the pleasure of interning work together to make sure attends college. Okeke sim- with assemblyman Mike that we are providing equi- ply replied: Gipson, who covers Comp- table legislation that serves “I leaped at the oppor- ton, Watts, Gardena, Car- everyone to the best of its tunity to be a student mem- son as well as other areas of ability.” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LASENTINEL.NET A-12 THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-7

As I sit to write this education, gender equality, this movement, was born his home, walk the streets ter, sanitation and ending article, I am overlooking water, sanitation and the in South Africa in 1918 he traveled as well as visit poverty are universal. We where the Pacific Ocean criminalization of poverty. and died in 2013. Dur- Robben Island where he can all help make a differ- and the Sea of Cortez I am not sure at the point ing his lifetime he was a served much of his time in ence and be global citizens intersect in Los Cabos, of this writing how much South African anti-apart- prison. His body was gone, even if we never leave our Mexico. My heart is has been raised (but let heid revolutionary, leader but his spirit was alive and backyards. We can all do full because I’ve had me say it is in the billions) and philanthropist. He still is to this very day. our part and live large by the opportunity to travel and $500 million of what served close to a quarter The Mandela Founda- pouring into others. “There around the world and is raised will be set aside of a century in prison for tion believes that it is im- is no passion to be found I enjoy being a Global to impact specifically the his work and beliefs. After portant for all of us to take playing small in settling Citizen. I embrace this needs of 20 million women his release from prison, he action, inspire change and for a life that is less than term not just because of and girls worldwide that received the Nobel Peace make every day a Mandela the one you are capable of my ability to travel, but are impacted by these is- Prize along with FW de Day. It is important for us living.” Nelson Mandela also because I truly have Wendy Gladney sues. The nonprofit orga- Klerk in 1993 and in 1994 to think globally, but we a heart and compassion nization, Forgiving For he became the first black must also act locally. To Healing Without Hate: for the people of the of and raise money for the Living, Inc., that I started Head of State for South keep the vision and legacy It’s a choice. It’s a life- world. This week while Mandela Foundation. close to 20 years ago, is Africa. He once said, “It of Mr. Mandela’s alive style. Pass it on! I’ve been down in Cabo, 2018 marked the cente- also committed to helping always seems impossible think of ways you can do the Global Citizen Fes- nary of the birth of Nelson girls improve their life- until it is done.” Mr. Man- your part to be active and Visit www.WendyEn- tival was held in Johan- Mandela. Many events and style and we believe the dela certainly achieved support causes in your terprises.com and www. nesburg, Gauteng, South activities have been held importance of making sure what appeared too many own neighborhood. Is- forgivingforliving.org. Africa. The Festival had across the globe celebrating they have access to quality to be the impossible. In sues around social justice Wendy is an international many main headliners the life, work and legacy of health, nutrition, educa- 2014, I had the opportu- are just as important (if not coach, consultant and such as Beyonce, JAY-Z, Mr. Mandela. The yearlong tion, gender equality and nity to travel to South Af- even more so) today than speaker. You may email her Ed Sheeran, Oprah Win- campaign theme was, “Be helping them rise above rica and although he had they ever have been. The at wendy.gladney@gmail. frey and so many oth- The Generation.” The desire poverty. passed, and I never got the global goals of improving com. ers that came together is to lift the global goals of Nelson Rolihlahla opportunity to meet him in health, nutrition, educa- to support the mission improving health, nutrition, Mandela, the man behind person, I was able to tour tion, gender equality, wa-

‘Meeting/Not Meeting the Mark?’ Part 1 My grandmother talked sador Nikki Haley told the terrorism when it’s used — a plurality but below lished a network of chari- Hamas (Arabic meaning about West Bank and Gaza assembly that it could make against the Jewish people the two-thirds requirement ties, clinics, and schools “zeal”) (QUOTES: Editors Strip. Remembering re- history and unconditionally and the Jewish state.” But to adopt it. The vote to re- and became active in the of Encyclopaedia Britan- kindled my interest hearing speak out against Hamas, the vote on the resolution quire a two-thirds majority territories (the Gaza, Strip nica) was established by there are 193 United Na- which she called “one of was much closer, 75-72, and West Bank) occupied members of the Muslim tions …(read on) “The US the most obvious and gro- with 26 abstentions and by Israel after the 1967 Six- Brotherhood and religious put forth a first time reso- tesque cases of terrorism in several countries chang- Day War. In Gaza they were factions of the PLO. The lution condemning Hamas, the world.” What is so very ing their votes to “yes” at active in many mosques, new organization quickly the Islamic terror group, interesting is that we can the last minute. Hamas of- while activities in the West acquired a broad follow- which controls Gaza, see the number of nations ficially thanked U.N. mem- Bank generally were lim- ing. Hamas’ 1988 charter failed to win the required which do not support the ber states “that stood by ited to the universities. The maintained that Palestine two-thirds majority in the U.S. and U.S. ideologies. our people’s resistance and Muslim Brotherhood’s ac- is an Islamic homeland U.N. General Assembly To me, this is worthy of at- the justice of their cause” tivities in these areas were that can never be surren- on Thursday. Before the tention! Who is listening? and attacked Haley who it generally nonviolent, but dered to non-Muslims and vote on the resolution, the “What the U.N. chooses said “is known for her ex- a number of small groups that waging holy war to 193-member world body to do today (Nikki Haley) tremism and her positions in the occupied territories (continued) Jeanette Grat- had narrowly voted to re- will speak volumes about that support the Zionist ter- began to call for jihad, or tan Parker, Ph.D. Superin- quire a two-thirds majority each country’s serious- rorism in Palestine.” What holy war, against Israel. tendent/Founder Today’s for approval as sought by ness when it comes to con- Jeanette Grattan Parker is Hamas? Formation and In December 1987, begin- Fresh Start Charter School Arab nations for rather than demning anti-Semitism,” Ideology. From late 1970s, ning of Palestinian inti- 4514 Crenshaw BL, LA, the simple majority urged she said. “Because there is to condemn Hamas was Islamic activists connected fadah (Arabic intifāḍah, CA 90043 323-293-9826 by the United States. Be- nothing more anti-Semitic 87 in favor against 57 op- with the pan-Islamic Mus- “shaking off”) uprising Teach the Children. Inquir- fore the vote, U.S. Ambas- than saying terrorism is not posed, with 33 abstentions lim Brotherhood estab- against Israeli occupation, ing Minds Want to Know©

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exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from 10/24/2018. ($1,000)). the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with CITY OF LOS S/ Roderick Jones, CEO or names listed above on File No. 2018296894 or common law (See Section in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section Blue Horizon Group LLC 12/2018 The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name ANGELES This statement was filed I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and Natural Products 4U, 309 E Original Filing 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from Angeles on December 6, correct. (A registrant who Hillcrest Blvd, Inglewood, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/18 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed 2018 declares as true any material CA 90301, County of LA CNS-3198216# in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided THE Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Timothy Gunn, 309 E Hillcrest 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section CITY OF LOS ANGELES 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Blvd 531, Inglewood, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of 17920, where it expires NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false 90301 NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change that for the past three years, at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted File No. 2018290300 Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the there remained unclaimed the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to by: An Individual The following person(s) is Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section with the Police Department of in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change the City of Los Angeles monies Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). to transact business under Labelle Developmental January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of held in the account known as in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Annette Young, Owner the fictitious business name Football League, 7501 Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new the “UNCLAIMED MONIES 17920, where it expires This statement was filed or names listed above on South Harvard Blvd., Los must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name SEIZED INCIDENTAL TO 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los 11/2018 Angeles, CA 90047, County Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed ARREST TRUST FUND” in the facts set forth in the Angeles on December 3, I declare that all information of LA The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective which were seized between statement pursuant to Section 2018 in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious October 2, 2002 and October 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Anthony Reid, 7501 South the use in this state of a Business Name Statement 1, 2015. The amount of the in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the unclaimed monies is: a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section CA 90047 in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. $396,233.35 Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement Claims for return of these Statement must be filed at the end of five years from Professions code that the by: an Individual or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize monies held must be filed before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a with the City of Los Angeles January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Office of the City Clerk, Room Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name Original in violation of the rights of 395 City Hall, 200 North must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 another under Federal, State, Spring Street, Los Angeles, Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). 11/2018 CNS-3196600# or common law (See Section CA 90012 BEFORE Tuesday, The filing of this statement 40 days after any change S/ Timothy Gunn, Owner I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and FEBRUARY 5, 2019. does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed in this statement is true and Professions Code). THE AFORESAID MONIES the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original Filing WILL BECOME PROPERTY Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Angeles on November 28, declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 OF THE CITY OF LOS in violation of the rights of in the residence address of 2018 matter pursuant to Section File No. 2018289638 CNS-3196585# ANGELES ON FEBRUARY another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 5, 2019 or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the (are) doing business as: DATED: NOVEMBER 15, 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Kuddle Kels, 522 W 127th FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2018 Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Street Apt 210, Los Angeles, NAME STATEMENT CLAIRE BARTELS, CITY Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to CA 90044, County of LA File No. 2018287485 TREASURER, OFFICE OF 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is FINANCE CITY OF LOS CNS-3202513# must be accompanied by the in the office of the County ($1,000)). Kelli Dimitria Lott, 522 W (are) doing business as: ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided S/ Anthony Reid, Owner 127th Street Apt 210, Los DB’s Chairs Tables Jumpers 12/6, 12/13/18 The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Angeles, CA 90044 & Stuff, 4109 Arlington Ave., CNS-3195686# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted #2, Los Angeles CA 90008, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Angeles on November 19, by: An Individual County of LA File No. 2018303712 Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the 2018 The registrant commenced to Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with transact business under the Jiles Jay Barrs, 4109 Arlington (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section fictitious business name or Ave., #2, Los Angeles CA CIVIL NU Journey Nutrition, 3930 or common law (See Section in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name names listed above on N/A 90008 1/2 Crenshaw Blvd., Los 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires I declare that all information This business is conducted Angeles, CA 90008, County Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from in this statement is true and by: an Individual of LA Original Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Registered owner(s): 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County declares as true any material transact business under the FOR CHANGE OF NAME Adrienne Binning, 3930 1/2 CNS-3202376# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section fictitious business name or Case No. 18GDCP00021 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and names listed above on N/A Superior Court of California, CA 90008; CA must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Professions code that the I declare that all information County of Los Angeles This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and Petition of: Vanessa Diane by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who Cohorn for Change of Name The registrant commenced to File No. 2018300660 does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material TO ALL INTERESTED transact business under the The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section PERSONS: fictitious business name or (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and Petitioner Vanessa Diane names listed above on N/A 1. Herrera Ornamental in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new S/ Kelli Dimitria Lott, Owner Professions code that the Cohorn filed a petition I declare that all information Ironworks, 2. Herrera Metal another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed registrant knows to be false with this court for a decree in this statement is true and Works, 3. Herrera Steel or common law (See Section Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor changing names as follows: correct. (A registrant who Works, 5811 S. Broadway 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective Angeles on November 16, punishable by a fine not to Vanessa Diane Cohorn to declares as true any material Ave #100, Los Angeles CA Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 2018 exceed one thousand dollars Vanessa Diana McCulloch matter pursuant to Section 90003, County of LA Original Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). The Court orders that all 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18 must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Jiles Jay Barrs, Owner persons interested in this Professions code that the Jesus Herrera Ramirez, 5968 CNS-3200063# Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed matter appear before this registrant knows to be false Carmelita Ave, Huntington LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of Los court at the hearing indicated is guilty of a misdemeanor Park CA 90255 does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from Angeles on November 14 below to show cause, if any, punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed 2018 why the petition for change of exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with name should not be granted. ($1,000)). The registrant commenced File No. 2018296767 in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section Any person objecting to the S/ Adrienne Binning, Owner to transact business under The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name name changes described This statement was filed the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires above must file a written with the County Clerk of Los or names listed above on Kimports, 1311 W Florence 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change at the end of five years from objection that includes the Angeles on December 6, 12/2018 Ave., Los Angeles, CA Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed reasons for the objection at 2018 I declare that all information 90044, County of LA Original statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County least two court days before NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/18 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Kyle Irwin Small, 3781 CNS-3197937# in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section the matter is scheduled to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be heard and must appear 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Welland Ave., Los Angeles, a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section CA 90018 Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change at the hearing to show cause FICTITIOUS BUSINESS why the petition should not be at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed Professions code that the by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section granted. If no written objection File No. 2018290416 is timely filed, the court may in the office of the County registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under The following person(s) is Business Name Statement in the residence address of grant the petition without a (are) doing business as: hearing. in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on 1. Eustress Credit Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name Notice of Hearing: Consultants, 2. Eustress Date: January 9, 2019, Time: 40 days after any change ($1,000)). 11/2018 The filing of this statement Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the S/ Jesus Herrera Ramirez, I declare that all information Business Consultants, 222 does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective 8:30 AM, Dept.: D W. 6th St., Suite 400, San The address of the court is statement pursuant to Section Owner in this statement is true and the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Pedro, CA 90731, County of Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement 600 East Broadway, Glendale, LA CA 91206 in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new Angeles on December 3, matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. A copy of this Order to Show Siseliane Talaheu Marshall, Cause shall be published at Fictitious Business Name 2018 17913 of the Business and or common law (See Section The filing of this statement Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the 300 W Ocean Blvd., Apt 6411, 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize least once each week for four Long Beach, CA 90802 successive weeks prior to before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false Professions Code). the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor Nicholas Wright, 300 W Original Fictitious Business Name the date set for hearing on Ocean Blvd., Apt 6411, Long the petition in the following Business Name Statement Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars Beach, CA 90802 CNS-3196595# another under Federal, State, newspaper of general This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL circulation, printed in this Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). or common law (See Section The filing of this statement in the office of the County S/ Kyle Irwin Small, Owner by: a General Partnership 14411 et seq., Business and county: LA Sentinel The registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Date: October 25, 2018 does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed Professions Code). the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los transact business under the NAME STATEMENT Original Darrell Mavis fictitious business name or File No. 2018287818 Judge of the Superior Court Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Angeles on November 28, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change 2018 names listed above on n/a The following person(s) is CNS-3196567# 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18 I declare that all information (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CNS-3200129# another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and JMAC Tribe, 1422 E. 41st 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who Street, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Professions Code). in the residence address of Statement generally expires declares as true any material 90011, County of LA NAME STATEMENT FOR CHANGE OF NAME Original a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): File No. 2018286011 Case No. 18CMCP00018 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and Andre Purry, 1440 E. 41st The following person(s) is Superior Court of California, CNS-3202383# Statement must be filed in the office of the County Professions code that the Street, Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false 90011 Gaston Equities, 4217 Petition of: Alexiss Destine’ January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted McClung Drive, Los Myers for Change of Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to by: An Individual Angeles CA 90008, County TO ALL INTERESTED NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced of Los Angeles PERSONS: File No. 2018304494 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). to transact business under Registered owner(s): Petitioner Alexiss Destine’ The following person(s) is The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section S/ Siseliane Talaheu Marshall, the fictitious business name Anthony Deon Gaston, 4217 Myers filed a petition with this (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change Owner or names listed above on McClung Drive, Los Angeles court for a decree changing 1. International Prayer the use in this state of a in the residence address of This statement was filed 10/2018 CA 90008; CA names as follows: Center, 2. When Life Pulls Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information This business is conducted Alexiss Destine’ Myers to You Down Interntional in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Angeles on November 19, in this statement is true and by: an Individual Alexiss Destine’ Wallace Prayer Assist You In another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 2018 correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced to The Court orders that all Getting Back Up, 1961 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material transact business under the persons interested in this W. Manchester Ave., Los 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section fictitious business name or matter appear before this Angeles, CA 90047, County Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and names listed above on N/A court at the hearing indicated of LA Original must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires Professions code that the I declare that all information below to show cause, if any, Registered owner(s): 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and why the petition for change of Dooshima Ornguze, 1961 W. CNS-3202371# The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who name should not be granted. Manchester Ave Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material Any person objecting to the CA 90047 the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section name changes described This business is conducted Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and above must file a written by: an individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires S/ Andre Purry, Owner Professions code that the objection that includes the The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change This statement was filed registrant knows to be false reasons for the objection at to transact business under File No. 2018 294726 or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor least two court days before the fictitious business name The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section Angeles on November 15, punishable by a fine not to the matter is scheduled to or names listed above on (are) doing business as: Professions Code). 17913 other than a change 2018 exceed one thousand dollars be heard and must appear 12/2018 Community Legal Aid Original in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). at the hearing to show cause I declare that all information SoCal, 725 Rosecrans Ave., 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18 a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Anthony Deon Gaston, why the petition should not be in this statement is true and Compton, CA 90222, County CNS-3199718# Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name Owner granted. If no written objection correct. (A registrant who of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed Statement generally expires This statement was filed is timely filed, the court may declares as true any material Registered owner(s): before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los grant the petition without a matter pursuant to Section Legal Aid Society of Orange FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed Angeles on November 13, hearing. 17913 of the Business and County, 2101 N. Tustin Ave., NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement in the office of the County 2018 Notice of Hearing: Professions code that the Santa Ana, CA 92705; CA File No. 2018289458 must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with Date: 1-15-19, Time: 8:30 AM, registrant knows to be false This business is conducted The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section Dept.: A is guilty of a misdemeanor by: A Corporation (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name The address of the court is punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced to SKY BUDS, 20021 TAJAUTA does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Statement generally expires 200 West Compton Blvd., exceed one thousand dollars transact business under the AVE , CARSON, CA 90746 the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from Compton CA 90220 ($1,000)). fictitious business name or County of LOS ANGELES Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed A copy of this Order to Show S/ Dooshima Ornguze, Owner names listed above on N/A Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change in the office of the County Cause shall be published at This statement was filed I declare that all information NANDI WILLIAMS, 20021 another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided least once each week for four with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and TAJAUTA AVE , CARSON, or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section successive weeks prior to Angeles on December 7, correct. (A registrant who CA 90746 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires the date set for hearing on 2018 declares as true any material RODNEY MORGAN, 3950 Professions Code). Statement must be filed 40 days after any change the petition in the following NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section WEST 59TH STREET , LOS Original before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the newspaper of general Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90056 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/18 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the This business is conducted by CNS-3197138# Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change circulation, printed in this LOS ANGELES SENTINEL county: LA Sentinel Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false Co-Partners must be accompanied by the in the residence address of Date: 11-5-18 at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to business on 11/2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name Maurice A. Leiter NAME STATEMENT Judge of the Superior Court in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). in this statement is true and File No. 2018288758 the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18 The following person(s) is CNS-3200119# in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Kathryn Marr, CEO correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires Legal Aid Society of Orange declares as true any material (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement 40 days after any change County matter pursuant to Section 1. Between You and Me another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Distributor Co., 2. Bufford or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the and Ricks ATM Networks, 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Angeles on November 27, registrant knows to be false 1217 S. Gramercy Place, Professions Code). does not of itself authorize FICTITIOUS in the residence address of 2018 is guilty of a misdemeanor Los Angeles, CA 90019, Original the use in this state of a BUSINESS a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to County of LA 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Articles of Incorporation or CNS-3196593# in violation of the rights of NAMES Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). Organization Number: AI LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires S/NANDI WILLIAMS, #ON: 2908351 or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from GENERAL PARTNER Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed This statement was filed Marissa Raider I, Inc., 1217 NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the office of the County with the County Clerk of S. Gramercy Place, Los File No. 2018269867 Original NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided Los Angeles County on Angeles, CA 90019; CA The following person(s) is 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 File No. 2018302438 The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section 11/16/2018. This business is conducted (are) doing business as: CNS-3196562# The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with by: A Corporation JUST SIMPLE MARKETING, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant commenced 6070 JAYMILLS AVE , LONG Blue Horizon Financial, 324 Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name to transact business under BEACH, CA 90805 County of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS S. Diamond Bar Blvd #165, in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires the fictitious business name LOS ANGELES NAME STATEMENT Diamond Bar CA 91765, another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from or names listed above on Registered owner(s): File No. 2018285359 County of LA or common law (See Section in the residence address of the date on which it was filed 11/2018 BRYANT CROOK , 6070 The following person(s) is Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new in the office of the County I declare that all information JAYMILLS AVE , LONG (are) doing business as: Blue Horizon Group LLC, 324 Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided in this statement is true and BEACH, CA 90805 HII Organics, 3669 S. Diamond Bar Blvd #165, Amended Filing Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted by Homeway Dr, Los Angeles, Diamond Bar CA 91765; CA 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires declares as true any material an Individual CA 90008, County of LA This business is conducted CNS-3202381# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): by: a Limited Liability LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the 17913 of the Business and business on 10/2018. Shaun Alfred Simpson, 3669 Company must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the I declare that all information Homeway Dr, Los Angeles, The registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and CA 90008 transact business under the NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted fictitious business name or File No. 2018300569 does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material by: An Individual names listed above on N/A The following person(s) is the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and to transact business under in this statement is true and Itsy Bitsy World Insurance, in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective S/ Elva Ann Bufford, President Professions code that the the fictitious business name correct. (A registrant who 3159 W 75th Street, Los another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Marissa Raider I, Inc. registrant knows to be false or names listed above on declares as true any material Angeles CA 90043, County or common law (See Section Business Name Statement This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor 11/2018 matter pursuant to Section of LA 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. Angeles on November 16, exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Professions code that the Annette Young, 3159 W 75th Original The filing of this statement 2018 ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who registrant knows to be false Street, Los Angeles CA 90043 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18 does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with S/BRYANT CROOK, Owner declares as true any material is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted CNS-3200195# the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to by: an Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced Statement generally expires Los Angeles County on Professions code that the THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY DECEMBER 9, 2014 13, 2018 NEWS NEWS LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-14A-7

Former Alvin Ailey Dancer, Renaldo Maurice and Tamica Washington-Miller, to collaborate with music from drummer/composer, Marcus Miller.

Sentinel newS Service national touring dance en- Dance Theatre before mov- tistic director. “Our kids age, Alaska. ecutive director, “We could semble. ing to Los Angeles, is also get to show how great they The Kwanzaa cel- take this show anywhere, Words of wisdom from The culminating second choreographing dances for can be when given the ebration is a non-religious but, we feel it is important Nina Simone, Nelson act of the show, “Haram- the suite. The title “Ma’at” proper creative leadership holiday observance. It is a to happen right here in a Mandela, Oprah Winfrey, bee Suite” has been passed cultural event rooted in a space that we own right in Malcolm X, Maya Ange- down from generation- celebration of family; chil- our own community. He lou and Dr. Martin Luther to-generation by LWDT dren; community; African added that the Kwanzaa King, Jr., help set the stage for the past three decades. roots; a principals for build- performances tend to sell for a new Kwanzaa dance Master drummers fill the ing strong communities. It out quickly and urged the production called “Ma’at” theater with rhythms that centers around seven prin- public to buy their tickets which the Lula Washington make audience members cipals: Ujima (Collective as early as possible before Dance Theatre (LWDT) want to jump up and dance. Work & Responsibility); they are gone. will perform as part of its In honor of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia (Self Deter- Kwanzaa tickets range 2018 Kwanzaa Dance Fes- master drummer / com- mination); Umoja (Unity); from $100 for persons tival on Friday, Saturday poser, Marcus L. Miller Ujamaa (Cooprative Eco- who wish to donate to the and Sunday, Dec. 28, 29, has created a new musical nomics); Nia (Purpose); LWDT school and scholar- and 30 at 7:30 pm. suite exploring each of the Kuumba (Creativity); and ship fund; to $10 for chil- All three concerts will seven principals of Kwan- refers to the Egyptian word and guidance. People walk Imani (Faith). dren who sit in the lap of an be at the Lula Washing- zaa. Each musical selec- for seeing balance. out of our Kwanzaa con- “We hold this concert in adults. General tickets are ton Dance Theatre studio, tion provides a sound track The music and dance certs happy, smiling, danc- our own community, in our $35 and $25 for seniors and 3773 Crenshaw Blvd., Los for a specific one of the are broken into seven sec- ing, and saying how won- own studio theater because students. Those wanting Angeles, CA 90016. seven Kwanzaa principals. tions – one for each of the derful it was,” she added. we practice the Kwanzaa early seating and vip free This exuberant, excit- Lula Washington and her specific days and principles Lula Washington Dance principal of Kujichagu- refreshments can buy tick- ing program features a daughter, Tamica Wash- of Kwanzaa. Theatre will follow its lia – Self Determination; ets at $45 and $65. Tickets blending of African dance; ington-Miller are both cho- “Our Kwanzaa perfor- Kwanzaa concerts with a and “Ujima” to build and are on sale online 24 hours ballet and modern dance. reographing sections of the mances show the beauty, tour of performances in maintain your own com- a day at www.BrownPap- It uses talented youth from seven-part dance. creativity, energy and dis- Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, munity,” said Washington- erTickets.com or by calling the LWDT School and ex- Renaldo Maurice, who cipline of our children and Wisconsin, New Mexico, Miller, associate director. BrownPaperTickets.com at ceptional performers from spent 10 years dancing with our company dancers,” locally in Rancho Cu- Furthers Erwin Washing- 1-800-838-3006. Lula Washington’s inter- the Alvin Ailey American said Lula Washington, ar- camonga, and in Anchor- ton, co-founder and ex-

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Sentinel during a recent after the closing of Sear’s + Workforce Develop- interview. If needed, they department store, which ment Department, and the go through a credit build- served as an economic cor- Mayor’s Office to name a ing workshop. When fin- nerstone. few. Governed by an ac- ished with that part, they Since its inception, tive Board of Directors go through a business plan VSEDC has brought eco- comprised of area resi- training as well. When nomic resources to the dents, community leaders, those things are done, Rou- community including ac- local merchants and real zan said they can then start cess to capital, business estate development profes- the process of procuring planning, training, de- sionals, VSEDC responds funds from VSEDC for velopment, and more. It quickly to socioeconomic their business. proudly stands as a symbol changes to addresses the ”We can now become of financial advocacy for needs of residents. a better resource for those marginalized communities. ”We want people who who in the past have not Mobilizing dollars want their business dreams had access. Giving our from the private sector and to become a reality, to own loans to our own com- government to lead the come to us,” Rouzan said. munity,” Rouzan said. revitalization of the Ver- VSEDC success stories in- Established in 1979 as mont Slauson community, clude Harold and Belle’s, a citizen advisory commit- VSEDC collaborates with Southern Girl Desserts, tee by Mayor Tom Brad- the City of Los Angeles Bill Bike Shop and Hot- ley, VSEDC resulted from Community Redevelop- ville Chicken. Harold and Belle’s is one of several South L.A. business success stories, of the the community’s concern ment Agency, Economic Vermont/ Slauson Economic Development Corporation. (photo courtesy of vsedc.org.)

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, file written objections with the This statement was filed AUTHORITY (LACMTA) reception desk, 9th floor, V/ single destination. Building RFQ Documents, including creditors, contingent creditors, court before the hearing. Your INVITATION FOR BID with the County Clerk of Los CM Department, on or before area limits are approximately instructions to Applicants, will and persons who may appearance may be in person Angeles on November 13, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on 190 feet x 145 feet within be available to Applicants on otherwise be interested in the or by your attorney. 2018 Thursday, January 10, 2019, the site and is estimated to and after November 28, 2018, lost WILL or estate, or both of IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR NOTICE-In accordance with LACMTA will receive Bids/ be approximately 53,000 at the Online Vendor Portal. at which time bids will be EVO J. COELHO. or a contingent creditor of Subdivision (a) of Section Proposals for OP58964 - opened and publicly read. Bids total gross square feet, and The Online Vendor Portal 17920, a Fictitious Name Passenger Vans at the 9th received after the above date shall not exceed 58,000 can be accessed by visiting A PETITION FOR PROBATE the decedent, you must file Statement generally expires Floor Receptionist Desk, and time may be rejected and total gross square feet. All the website www.build-laccd. has been filed by ROBERT your claim with the court and at the end of five years from Vendor/Contract Management returned unopened. Each Bid site work and site utilities org under “Contractors and J. COELHO in the Superior mail a copy to the personal the date on which it was filed Department, One Gateway must be sealed and marked required to integrate the new Bidders” then clicking the Court of California, County of representative appointed by in the office of the County Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Bid No. OP58847. A Pre-Bid SSAB into the campus are PlanetBids link. the court within the later of (9th Floor). LOS ANGELES. Clerk, except, as provided conference will be held on also included as defined by Non-Mandatory Pre SOQ THE PETITION FOR either (1) four months from in Subdivision (b) of Section the Programming and Project Meeting will be held on 19-Dec-2018 10:00:00, at One PROBATE requests that the date of first issuance of 17920, where it expires Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, Criteria documents. December 12, 2018 at 10:00 40 days after any change All Bids must be submitted to CA 90012, Alhambra: Room How the Procurement AM at Build LACCD – 5th ROBERT J. COELHO be letters to a general personal in the facts set forth in the LACMTA, and be filed at the 09-84. 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If you are another under Federal, State, For future bidding Applicant firms, designated County Public Works, Cashier the personal representative a person interested in the or common law (See Section opportunities please visit as “Finalists”, to receive the Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., estate, you may file with the Alhambra, CA 91803 until 5:30 to take many actions without 14411 et seq., Business and For a copy of the Bid the Online Vendor Portal RFP. The Finalists’ proposals court a Request for Special which can be accessed by pm, Thur., January 3, 2019. obtaining court approval. Professions Code). specifications go to (including cost component) Notice (form DE-154) of the http://business.metro.net/ visiting the website www. 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PROBATE will be held in this court as 3233 West Vernon Avenue Proposals for OP58847 - Build Services. follows: 01/10/19 at 8:30AM 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18 Los Angeles, CA . Please The Applicant assumes full CNS-3202682# Cargo Vans at the 9th Floor Design and Construction of a in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. direct comments to Gavin L. Receptionist Desk, Vendor/ and sole responsibility for LOS ANGELES SENTINEL new Student Services Center timely receipt of its SOQ and HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA at 818-898-4866 regarding Contract Management / Admin Building (Phase 2) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B-1 Community Critical of LAPD’s Ability to Solve Case of Swastikas Painted on Crenshaw Mural BY JASMYNE A. CANNICK a foot radiance on all four Lee Sands, newly appointed ability to catch the person or Those who are security Special to the Sentinel faces. It was probably police commissioner, Dale person’s behind the hate guards and have a guard applied sometime before Bonner, mural artist, crime. card and can carry--we can On Fri. Dec. 7, over 100 midnight because midnight Enkone Goodlow and mural A man who identified start that on tomorrow.” people packed into the com- was when the downpour— curator, Gregory Everett. himself only as Calvin said, Others in the audience munity room of the new and there was on-and-off LAPD Southwest De- “You got cameras all up and wanted to know more about Kaiser Permanente Baldwin rain all night. There was no tective Commanding Offi- down the street and you got the credentials of the inves- Hills - Crenshaw Medical streaking when you [look] cer, Perry Griffith, whose cars that ride around the city tigating detectives and the Offices to hear the latest at the damage—there was team is responsible for that see everything happen- number of crimes they had details on the investigation no streaking.” investigating all crimes that ing so I don’t understand solved. into the painted swastikas Det. Kong concluded happen in Southwest Divi- how in the world that you Organizer, Keyanna PHOTO: JEFFREY EVERETT on the “Our Mighty Contri- his comments by calling on sion said that there had been don’t see a guy putting Celine, questioned where or LAPD Southwest bution” mural better known the community to help solve 35 hate crimes to date in his swastikas on a wall. not the investigating detec- Investigating Detective, as the Crenshaw Wall. the crime. division which includes Because if a murder would tives had looked into possi- Anthony Kong “We know at this point “Unfortunately there Leimert Park, Baldwin have happened right then ble involvement of white that the crime occurred at were no eyewitnesses.” Hills, West Adams, Jeffer- and there they would have nationalist groups and the “But the beauty is the approximately between 8 Kong asked for witness- son Park, Exposition Park caught the guy. There Oath Keepers, a far-right wonderfulness that you saw p.m. Wednesday night and 8 es who may have been driv- and University Park. would have been a wit- anti-government group who Enkdowiththeworkandit a.m. the next morning,” ing down Crenshaw Blvd. Griffith explained the ness. He would have been earlier this year bailed on a was off instantly and we can explained veteran LAPD between 8 p.m. and mid- difference between how the in jail and he would have plan to protest outside of go on with the job of being Southwest Investigating night on Nov. 29 to call him LAPD categorizes a hate gotten 25 years to life. All Rep. Maxine Waters’ dis- our African selves,” Cald- Detective Anthony Kong. if they remember seeing crime verses a hate incident you have to do is just do trict office in South Los well told the audience. “We know this because anything or anyone. and said that swastikas your job and you can bring Angeles. As of Sentinel press Bethesda Temple Church “If you want to remain painted on the mural were the person to justice any- Ben Caldwell, who is time, the case remains had services until 8 that anonymous, we have the viewed by the LAPD as a thing other than that is just known as the “Father of unsolved and police are still night and the people that left Crime Stoppers phone hate crime. bull----.” Leimert Park” and runs the seeking the unknown sus- did not notice any type of where you can make the Despite assurances from “What are we going to Leimert Park Art Walk and pect or suspects who spray graffiti on the wall. Addi- tip.” the LAPD that this case was do to self-protect?,” ques- manages for-profit commu- painted the swastikas on the tionally, looking at the type Others in attendance a priority for the depart- tioned Khalifa Bey to nity media lab, Kaos Net- mural. Witnesses are en- of vandalism—type of paint during Friday’s meeting ment, many in the audience applause. “We need to come work, said that hate crime couraged to call (800) 222- —there was wet paint about included LAPD Captain remained skeptical of their up with our own strategy. makes him mad. 847 with tips. Reps. Roybal-Allard & Bass Host Resource Fair for Seniors in South L.A. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE stituents with valuable woman Bass for co-spon- rity Administration, the informational resources. soring the fair with her, and Veterans Administration, This past week, Con- Congresswomen Roybal- congratulated Congress- U.S. Citizenship and Immi- gresswomen Lucille Roy- Allard and Bass spoke with woman Bass on her election gration Services, the U.S. bal-Allard (CA-40) and fair participants and gave as Chair of the Congres- Postal Service, and the IRS. Karen Bass (CA-37) hosted remarks to those in atten- sional Black Caucus. The congresswoman’s a resource fair at Fremont dance. In Congresswoman Congresswoman Roy- office provides these serv- High School called Roybal-Allard’s remarks, bal-Allard and her staff are ices to constituents free of “Seniors Matter: A she thanked all the agency always pleased to help 40th charge. For more informa- Resource Fair to Help Eld- representatives who shared Congressional District resi- tion, please visit the con- ers and Those Who Support information with con- COURTESY PHOTO dents, including seniors, gresswoman’s "Help with Them.” The fair featured stituents at the fair, and pro- Congresswomen Lucille Roybal-Allard (center) and Karen resolve any issues they may Federal Agencies" webpage agency representatives who vided a brief update on leg- Bass (right) thank Fremont High School’s Principal Luis have with federal agencies (https://roybal- provided 40th and 37th islative issues for seniors. Montoya (left) and staff for allowing the congresswomen and programs such as allard.house.gov/con- Congressional District con- She also thanked Congress- to host the resource fair on the school campus. Medicare, the Social Secu- stituentservices/casework). A New Way of Life Founder Susan Burton to Launch National Reentry Housing Replication Model On December 16, Burton will inaugurate the SAFE Housing Network by welcoming employment, housing and occupational licensing and activists from around the country to a two-day replication training session in Los Angeles; it regain custody of their chil- will be the first of multiple training sessions that will continue throughout 2019 and 2020. dren. Additionally, the pro- gram is “survivor focused,” SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE work, a replication model try that are impacted by fundraising, branding, self-directed, and rejects a that will allow A New Way mass incarceration.” communications, data col- one-size-fits-all approach Twenty years ago, of Life to share its methods The SAFE Housing lection, research, and out- to re-entry. A New Way of Susan Burton started A with other up-and-coming Network launches with a reach. The session will also Life has helped more than New Way of Life Reentry reentry housing programs two-day training in Los include a tour of A New 1,000 women reenter socie- Project in South Los Ange- throughout the country. Angeles on December 16 Way of Life’s homes in ty following prison and has les to provide safe housing “Over the years, I’ve and 17. Attendees of the Watts and Long Beach, as COURTESY PHOTO reunited more than 300 and other services for for- received many requests for initial training represent well as Project Rebound, a Susan Burton children with their mothers. merly incarcerated women training from other reentry around a dozen reentry pro- collaboration on formerly The SAFE Housing and their children. Having programs around the U.S. grams, either currently incarcerated student hous- change through advocacy Network will continue to served six prison sentences People want to learn how operational or just getting ing with California State and organizing, which hold periodic trainings with herself, Burton recognized we do what we do and started, in states including University, Fullerton. helps the women build new cohorts of reentry pro- that women returning to apply it to their own proj- Washington, North Caroli- ANewWayofLife’s their self-confidence and gram staff throughout 2019 society after prison needed ects,” Burton says. “We na, Louisiana, Alabama, model is unique among gives many of them a and 2020. To learn more or a lot more support than want to share our model as Virginia, Illinois, Arkansas, reentry programs. Not only renewed sense of purpose. to apply to participate in they typically received. widely as we can and use and the District of Colum- does it provide the founda- This work includes dis- the training, please visit the This month, Burton will our knowledge and experi- bia. These participants will tion for personal transfor- mantling institutional barri- SAFE Housing Network launch SAFE (Sisterhood ence to support the replica- be instructed by Burton and mation, but it also involves ers that prevent formerly website (http://anewway- Alliance for Freedom and tion of our model in com- ANWOL staff on topics formerly incarcerated incarcerated people from oflife.org/safe-housing- Equality) Housing Net- munities around the coun- including sustainability, women in effecting social being able to access network/). Museum of African American Art 20th Annual Lighting of the Holiday Tree Celebration SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Her L’s – Love, Listen, Learn, in 1976, by noted artist and Lift, Lean, Lead, Laugh, art historian, Dr. Samella For the 20th Annual Live,” written by Sandra Lewis and a group of aca- Lighting of the Holiday Tree Evers-Manly. Robinson will demic, artistic, business, and Celebration at the Museum of serve as the interviewer and community leaders to African American Art moderator. Sandra Evers- increase public awareness of (MAAA), located on the 3rd Manly is a longtime friend African American art. Offer- PHOTO: E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS floor, of Macy’s Baldwin MAAA Board members and guests at annual Tree Lighting Celebration (l-r): Betty Johnson, and supporter of the MAAA ing free admission, the Hills Crenshaw, MAAA pres- Berlinda Fontenot-Jamerson, MAAA Board president; David Brown, actress Wendy Raquel and with her book, seeks to MAAA welcomes thousands ident, Berlinda Fontenot- Robinson, Emcee; LA 10th District City Councilman, Herb Wesson; Robin Billups, Alvetia Smith. extend the legacy and indeli- of visitors, especially school Jamerson and members of the ble imprint left by her mother, children from the neighbor- board welcomed a packed was named the Carol Jack- actress and founder-director iday shopping season in the Mrs. Manly, to generations to ing community. The MAAA house to this annual event. son Event Hall, in honor of of Amazing Grace Conserva- MAAA Gift Shop, filled with come. operates based on individual Holiday greeting were Carol Jackson, a corporate tory (AGC) served as the wonderful, unique, Afro-cen- For 2019, the MAAA has and corporate contributions brought to all by the president vice president of government celebrity emcee for the annu- tric cards and gift items. launched and invites the and the generous support of of the Los Angeles City and public affairs for Macy’s, al Tree Lighting Celebration. Sunday, December 16, 2 entire community to join in Macy's, that donates space on Council, Herb Wesson, on Inc., who passed last year. It included outstanding per- p.m. – 5 p.m., everyone is the #WeWantMichelle, social the third floor of its Baldwin behalf of the 10th District and She was a passionate advo- formances by AGC students invited to the MAAA for media campaign to help bring Hills Crenshaw store located by the general manager of cate for many community and a glorious selection of “Holiday Cheer – In Celebra- Michelle Obama to the Muse- at 4005 Crenshaw Blvd. The Macy’s Baldwin Hills,Antho- organizations, positively Christmas songs by the West tion of Family!” This is an um of African American Art, museum and gift shop is open ny Mayhugh. transforming lives, including Angeles COGIC Angelic opportunity to purchase and in 2019, during her book tour Thursday to Sunday, noon to During the celebration, the MAAA. Children’s Choir. The cele- have signed, a new book, for her memoir, “Becoming.” 5pm. For more info visit: the event space at the MAAA Wendy Raquel Robinson, bration also launched the hol- “Raised Up by Mrs. Manly & The MAAA was founded www.maaala.org. B-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 Student Athlete of the Week: Cregg Matthews BY AMANDA SCURLOCK “I won my first medal, it importance of having profi- Matthews chose the Sports Writer was only my second year cient academics. linebacker position because running track,” Matthews “We have-to-have week- he enjoys tackling oppo- Junior linebacker Cregg said. “It just motivated me ly progress reports and we nents. During this past sea- Matthews enjoyed his first more to get even more have to get them signed by son, he made 70 total tack- season playing for the View medals and I just held that as our teachers,” Matthews les, 49 solo hits and 5.0 tack- Park Knights. He has been a memorable [experience].” said. “I think that’s a really les for loss. In the Knights playing Varsity ball since he Matthews noted how big help for everybody to 24-28 loss to the Monroe was a freshman at Verbum English is his favorite subject stay on their grades and Vikings, Matthews made a Dei; Matthews transferred and how he excels in that that’s a big, key part for my season high of 11 total stops to View Park as a sopho- class. “Diary of a Wimpy principal, too.” and 3.0 tackles for loss. more. Kid” is one of his favorite Running track benefited “[The] coaches [have] “I love playing for View books. On his spare time, he Matthews on the gridiron. really been working with Park because I’m a Knight volunteers with a group The running methods he me, getting my footwork at heart,” he said. “I graduat- called Missionaries of Faith. learned in track made him together,” Matthews said. ed here in the eighth grade “We start at around more effective at running in “Helping me build my and I just love the school.” seven, eight o’clock in the football. skills, sharpen my iron, Along with football, morning, we make sand- “You have to run a cer- sharpen my craft.”

Matthews runs track, com- wiches and make little AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL tain way, you have-to-have a Do you know an athlete peting in the 100m, lunches and we go pass View Park linebacker Cregg Matthews runs track and certain form and that helps on honor roll who is a leader 4x100m, 200m, 4x400m them out to the homeless,” does volunteer work for Missionaries of Faith. me with football,” Matthews at their school? Email aman- events. He sprinted for the Matthews said. “It started at said. “It taught me how to [email protected] to nomi- Knights during his sopho- my old school and I just key to juggle his multiple is set aside until other tasks squeeze in more steps to go nate your student. Cheer- more year and earned a continued to do it.” obligations. Leisure activi- are finished. The football faster and to keep my pace leaders and dance team medal at one of the meets. Time management is ties, like listening to music, coaching staff also stress the going and not get winded.” members also qualify. Derek Fisher Becomes New Sparks Head Coach BY AMANDA SCURLOCK championships. Fisher took Sports Writer note and noticed how the franchise needs to create The Los Angeles Sparks better shot opportunities, named former NBA star improve rebounding and Derek Fisher as the new improve their pace. head coach. This move “Until I won a champi- came after previous head onship with LA, I didn’t coach Brian Agler stepped really understand how much down on November 30. it matters to have the experi- Sparks executive vice ence and the expertise and president and general man- the knowledge going into a ager Penny Toler noted how season, and how much that searching for a new head really pushes you through,” coach was a brief process Parker said. AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL and explained how she Some Sparks fans and AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Sparks executive vice president and general manager, looked forward to a chance Derek Fisher noted how coaching the Sparks is not a step- people throughout the Penny Toler, believes that Derek Fisher’s communication to work with him. She ping stone and that he is excited to coach the L.A. Sparks. league did not approve of skills makes him a good fit for the franchise believed his strong leader- the new hire and wondered ship and championship two seasons with them, former Rookies of the Year why the franchise could not the best for the job.” against the San Antonio experience qualified him for amassing a 40-96 overall and former League MVPs. offer the job to a female. Communication, along Spurs, when he launched a the position. record. The former Lakers Center Jantel Lavender was Parker, who played for male with his successful resume three-pointer with .4 sec- Fisher has been a long- player was fired during his named Sixth Woman of the and female coaches during as a player, were also onds left in the game to time supporter of the Sparks second season. Year in 2016. The Sparks her tenure with the Sparks, prominent qualities. win. and already had strong Toler saw his situation are also the only Los Ange- noted how the coaching job “He’s great with rela- Fisher has been a stu- bonds with the team’s two- with the Knicks as a prime les professional team that went to the most qualified tionships. Our team is a dent of women’s time WNBA MVP, Candace reason to hire, believing that has won a championship candidate. solid group, we have some since his youth and has Parker and Toler. the experience gave him most recently, earning the “If diversity is an issue veterans and some new- been a supporter of the “I am genuinely excited more wisdom and insight. title over the Minnesota with the WNBA, it’s not an comers and we’ve been Sparks since its inception. and passionate about this Prior to accepting the posi- Lynx in 2016. issue with the L.A. Sparks, it together for quite some He noted several coaches opportunity. This is an tion, Fisher presented Toler ParkerstressedtoFisher never has been,” Parker time,” Parker said. “We that inspire him including amazing opportunity as a with a myriad of questions how she wants to win more said. “It’s just about who’s have chemistry, we know late Tennessee coach, Pat basketball coach, as a per- about the franchise, down to each other and we willing Summit and Rutgers coach son, and I'm looking for- the strength and condition hang out with each other C. Vivian Stringer. ward to it,” Fisher said dur- coach. and it is a huge part in what Several Sparks players ing his introductory press “In great adversity, it we do.” have expressed their conference. “This city has doesn’t, it doesn’t break In 1996, Fisher was the excitement over Fisher been amazing, this city people, it makes us 24th overall pick in the becoming head coach. For- loves this team, I love this stronger,” Toler said. “We draft, getting acquired to ward, Essence Carson also team, and I'm looking for- wanted to hire champi- the Lakers the same night expressed her support, say- ward to being the new head onship experience. Some- as NBA icon Kobe Bryant. ing the move was “a good coach of the Los Angeles body that can add to our Fisher was a key con- hire.” Sparks.” excellence, and the first tributor to the Lakers “He’s a point guard, Fisher’s first profession- person that came to mind ‘three-peat’ in the early when you’re a point guard, al coaching experience was was Derek Fisher.” 2000’s and their back-to- you have to know the game with the New York Knicks, The former Lakers play- back Championship run from top to bottom,” Car- where he worked under er will be at the helm of a 2009 and 2010. A shining son said. “You don’t only franchise president and for- talented and decorated AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL moment in his career came know your position, you mer Lakers head coach, Phil squad. Both forward Nneka WNBA All-Star, Candace Parker, told Fisher how she during game 5 of the 2004 have to know all five posi- Jackson. He spent almost Ogwumike and Parker were wants to win more championships. Western Conference Finals tions.” Women’s Drew League Features L.A. Sparks Players BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Women’s Drew League at just happy to be able to see how intense it is and 47-39 in the semifinals. Sports Writer Charles Drew Middle the talent of the girls that understand that there are “We’re just excited to School on December 16 at they might not see in the places where they can be back in the same posi- Los Angeles Sparks 1:30 p.m. Along with the WNBA, they have talent play.” tion as we were last year,” players will clash in the title game will be the Junior as well and they work just “N My Feelings” had a said “Lady Cheaters” play- championship game for the Sparks All-Star game at as hard.” comeback 56-51 victory er Brittany Wilson. “We 11:30a.m.andthe Women’s Drew com- over “Runnit.” Sims wanted to win because we Women’s Drew League All- missioner Tenesha Ware scored 15 points and eight lost earlier in the season to Star Game at 12:30 p.m. mentioned how the league assists, Carson made four them, so that game was

The semifinal round allows amateur players a rebounds, one assist and important.” AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL featured top seeded team chance to play against the two steals. Wilson was with the Sparks forward Essence Car- “Action” in a battle against pros and allow them to “Essence is a great “Lady Cheaters” for their son (left) poses with the three-time Women’s play overseas. teammate on-and-off the three consecutive champi- Women’s Drew League Com- Drew champions “Lady This year is unique as court, so it’s always fun to onship run, she also played missioner, Tenesha Ware. Cheaters.” Sparks forward, the Women’s Drew part- have her around. She overseas in three different Essence Carson and guard, nered with the Sparks to always brings a good spir- countries. Throughout the with 1.8, “Action had the Odyssey Sims, banded provide programming for it,” Sims said. “Eventually, season, Sparks guard, best regular season record. together on the team “N young basketball players. hopefully [Women’s Chelsea Gray plays for the “I guess we were con- My Feelings” along with “I never really worked Drew] will be like how the “Lady Cheaters.” sistent during the regular defending WNBA champi- with the youth, so being men is, it’s like a big deal Danica Dale of season,” Dale said. “We’re on Seattle Storm player able to partner with the in the summer.” “Action” has been in the all homies, so we don’t

AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Noelle Quinn. Sparks and being able to The team “Action” had Navy for four years and really get mad at each Sparks guard, Odyssey “The girls here, they provide a clinic for these the top seed in the play- travels an hour to compete other and I don’t like being Sims (right) scored 15 play hard and I feel like young women is great,” offs, but their run was in Women’s Drew. She on teams where you argue points to help “N My Feel- they deserve recognition, Ware said. “They get to stopped by “Lady comes in second in the alot,soIhavetosayI ings” win in the semifinals. too,” Carson said. “I’m stay and see the game, see Cheaters” when they won league in steals per game appreciate them.” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 SPORTS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B-3 LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Settle the Score with One Last Dance BY LAUREN A. JONES assists and nine rebounds in notable players; many of tle the score on the court Contributing Writer 38 minutes. Meanwhile, whom have since retired or though they both made clear Wade tallied 15 points with are at the tail ends of their that the ride as brothers con- LeBron James and 10 assists. careers as professional play- tinues. Though retirement Dwyane Wade culminated a “It ended how it was sup- ers. awaits Wade at the end of the sixteen-year professional posed to end,” stated James. “I just feel honored. I’m NBA season, he stressed that basketball relationship, two “And I’m not even talking grateful that I've been a part with his residence in Los championships, and two about the winner, or the W or of this generation of players. Angeles and his relationship Olympic Gold Medals under the L. Us matched up for the It’s a pretty incredible with James, he will be the bright lights of Staples final two possessions, him group,” Miami Heat head around the city and the arena Center on Monday night. guarding me on the one end coach, Erik Spoelstra con- a lot more next year. With the Lakers’ 105-103 tri- and I’m guarding him on the cluded. James summarized this AP PHOTO/MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ umph over the Heat, James other end.” Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, shakes hands with With a star-studded audi- chapter as one last dance at edged out Wade 16-15 in all- As expected in the regu- LosAngelesLakers'LeBronJamesattheendofanNBA ence including Wade’s wife, the end of Wade’s storybook time wins. lar season finale between Los basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Los Angeles. award-winning actress career. “It was an unbelievable Angeles and Miami, the Gabrielle Union on hand for “We’ve got great writers ride,” James described. “I game came down to the wire. cial from the standpoint of being drafted where the life- the matchup, the Lakers here in Hollywood and I can’t express in words what “There’s only one build- what we've helped each other long brotherhood between donned a special video trib- don’t even know if they’ll be he did for me...What D. ing that could have embraced due in our careers,” Wade the two would form. ute that included highlights able to write this one,” he Wade has done not only for that moment and that’s the continued. “We’re getting slim with from Wade’s career and said. his boys, not only for the city STAPLES Center,” contin- A roller-coaster ride that our draft class, so it’s my thanked him for his contribu- The page for both players of Miami, not only for this ued James. all began when James was obligation to keep it going,” tions to the game of basket- and teams turns as Los Ange- league, not only for Mar- Wade described the selected first overall to the James said. ball. les and Miami prepare for a quette and Rollins, Illinois, dynamic between he and Cleveland Cavaliers in the Coincidentally, the 2003 “I so appreciate them for three-game road trip respec- he's a legend. Let's not deny James simply, “We're broth- 2003 NBA draft, while Wade draft class also included Lak- giving me that moment, tively. The Lakers improved it.” ers.” followed shortly after in the ers coach Luke Walton, something I definitely didn't to 17–10 as the team is posi- James finished with 28 “Obviously on the court, fifth spot to the Miami Heat. Carmelo Anthony, Chris expect,” Wade expressed. tioned fifth in the Western points, a game-high 12 we've built something spe- It was the summer after Bosh, and a host of other The pair were able to set- Conference standings. Stifling Defense Leads to Bears 15-6 Victory Over Rams Notes, quotes, and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast BY JARRED DAVIS well, finishing with 11 car- and all the stops in between and beyond. Contributing Writer ries on 28 yards. “We all played bad,” BY BRAD PYE JR. The Heisman Trophy Bengals don’t run forev- The NFC West champi- Gurley said, “coaches Sports Editor Emeritus Award goes to Kyler Mur- er. Coach Marvin Lewis’ on Rams were in for a down to the players.” ray after leading Oklahoma team ripped off 26 yards game they have not quite For Chicago, offense The L.A. Chargers to the Big 12 title and by rushing and three 151 yards frankly seen in a while after was hard to come by, sec- passing Alabama’s Tua per game on 21-7 pass being on the opposition of a ond year quarterback Tagoagovailoa. attempts. dominating performance. Mitchell Trubisky threw And the beat continues. Los Angeles coach three interceptions and Ex-L.A. Lakers star Sean McVay certainly did AP PHOTO completed16of30passes not shy away from ques- in their only other loss of for 110 yards and a touch- tions after the Rams (11-2) the season back in Novem- down. suffered a 15-6 statement ber in New Orleans, 45-35. The Bears tailbacks ROBERT TORRENCE loss against the NFC Against the Bears, the proved to be one of the key North-leading Chicago Rams were held to 214 factors in the game with should be a solid choice for Bears (9-4) Sunday night at total yards and a season giving Chicago a dominant a Super Bowl along with the ESPN IMAGES Soldier Field. low 3-for-12 on third down 36-to-23 time of possession L.A. Rams and New And the beat continues. “Really, consistently efficiency. margin. Jordan Howard Orleans Saints. Alabama is 5 for 5 play- over and over I continue to “Our play on defense... finished with 19 carries for The L.A. Dodgers did off berths. Clemson has ESPN IMAGES put our players in bad all I can say is wow,” Bears 101 yards, while Tarik the right thing by signing madeitin4of5years. spots,” Los Angeles coach coach, Matt Nagy said. Cohen had nine carries for Dave Roberts to a four-year Derek Fisher is back at A full page ad in the Sean McVay said. “Cer- “For them to go out and do 69 yards. work as the L.A. Sparks L.A. Times of actress Tara- tainly, a humbling night, it (against) a team that had In the third quarter, the head coach. ji P. Henson gets the talk but it’s one you get a only one loss all year long Bears defense continued to Now Hear This. started. Ditto for T.K. chance to look at yourself is so powerful for our guys pound the Rams offensive Army predicts power Jemisin, noted clothes critically, find a way to get now because it helps us line and sacked Goff for a five were shunned by triple designer. better and move forward grow. It helps us grow with safety to give Chicago an Famous entertainer L.L. accordingly and that’s confidence. It helps us 8-6 lead over the Rams. Cool J is giving his talents exactly what we’re going to grow togetherness.” Looking to put the to help CBS’ “A Home for do and that’s all I know The Bears defense game away early, Chicago ESPN IMAGES The Holidays.” Lukas Gra- how to do. And I have to be which ranks fourth in the used trickery at the two- contract. This was Roberts’ ham will perform on Dec. better for our football team. NFL, sacked Rams signal yard line to catch Los second four-year deal. 21, a program by Andy This loss is on me. I didn’t caller Jared Goff three Angeles off guard. Tru- Roberts’ .588 is the third Grammer as part of the spe- do a nearly good enough times, as he simply had one bisky faked a handoff to highest of active mangers. cial CBS program. job for us today. I trust we of his worst games of his defensive end Akiem Hicks Roberts’ career is highest The Lakers fell apart AMANDA SPURLOCK will respond the right way.” career, going back to his and then rolled right and among managers. Roberts is against the San Antonio For a team that suffered rookie campaign in 2016. connected with backup the first manager of the three options, Army Roots and Spurs and rallied back from only its second loss of the “It’s definitely tough to offensive tackle Bradley to make it. Navy’s Jersey. a loss at Staples Center the season, a panic button still play in a big-time game Sowell for the sole touch- And the beat continues. And the beat continues. other night. LeBron James seems light years away. like that and not play well down of the game, 15-6. Belated congratulations Coach Al Gentry said said we had some things that However, home field and not win and not do “We needed a play, so to Janice Hahn on being before the Clippers eked out didn’t go our way. advantage throughout the what you want to do,” said they gave it to the play- named chief of the L.A. a 129-126 win, it doesn’t Coach Doc Rivers says playoffs can be entirely Goff, who threw four inter- maker,” Sowell said. County Board of Supervi- pay to let Lou Williams Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is questioned between the ceptions and completed 20 Up next, the Rams are sors. Her father Kenneth drive to his left. Williams producing 10.7 points, 3.3 Rams and New Orleans, of 44 passes for 180 yards. looking ahead to their Hahn, which the board is declared, ’I like my chances rebounds and 3.0 assists. being that the Saints (11-2) “But at the same time, Week 15 Sunday night named in his honor, where I going left. ’One dribble left, Talks with Coach Rivers and have the tie-breaker over we’re 11-2, won the divi- matchup with the Philadel- had the honor serving as the its bread and butter.’’ assistant coach has help his the Rams with only three sion with three weeks left phia Eagles (6-7) at the first Black assistant division The Baltimore Ravens play. games left in the regular and have everything in Coliseum at 5:20 p.m. chief in this position. Lamar Jackson has been That’s the End season. front of us.” “We know what’s up,” Actor Kevin Hart failed playing a dangerous style Brad Pye Jr. can be Los Angeles totaled Rams MVP caliber run- Gurley said. “We ain’t los- for the first time to host the and has led the team to three reached at switchreel@ 483 yards against the Saints ner back was neutralized as ing back-to-back.” Oscars. consecutive wins. aol.com. Chargers slide past Bengals 26-21; Ready for AFC West showdown with the Chiefs BY JARRED DAVIS one wanted us to talk about touchdown. Bengals quarterback, didn't get to make the Contributing Writer Pittsburgh, and then if it AfterEkelerranina5- Jeff Driskel made his sec- break. This or that decision wasn’t Pittsburgh than yard score, Badgley nailed ond straight start since put us in situations, whether The Los Angeles Kansas City — this team a franchise-record 59-yard Andy Dalton's season-end- it's fourth down and we've Chargers, for good reason, was dangerous, and we got field goal to close out the ing thumb injury and fin- got to make the stop, the 2- were due for a trap game out of here with a win first half to give Los Ange- ishedwith18of27for170 point (conversion) and so against the injured plagued today.” les a 17-12 lead. yards and a touchdown. forth, those things today, Cincinnati Bengals. After Chargers signal caller "You [have] got to go “We played well on we didn't get to make the an intense come-from- Philip Rivers was 19 of 29 out there with that kind of offense played well on first breaks," said Bengals coach behind road victory against for 220 yards and a touch- confidence. If you're going and second downs,” said Marvin Lewis. the Pittsburgh Steelers last down, while Austin Ekeler out there thinking you're Driskel. “We made some The Bengals still had Sunday and an upcoming rushed for a 5-yard score, TWITTER going to miss it you proba- plays but not the ones we one final chance after Bad- AFC West showdown with totaling 66 yards on 15 car- Chargers wide receiver fin- bly shouldn't be kicking it," needed. We have to find a gley stretched the Chargers ished with five receptions Kansas City, a slip-up ries with Melvin Gordon said Badgley, who is now way to convert those. There lead to five, (26-21) making for 75 yards and a touch- missing his second straight 14 of 15 on field goals are no moral victories in a 45-yard eld goal with 49 seemed to be entirely pos- down against the Cincin- fi sible. game due to a knee injury. nati Bengals at StubHub since taking over the kicker this league. We have to seconds remaining. However, Los Angeles Both scores came on Center Sunday afternoon. position for the Chargers fight, scratch and claw to However, Darius Philon put all the noise aside on their first two drives of the last month. "It was a way get a win.” made the play of the game Sunday, defeating the Ben- game, as the rest of the wide receiver Keenan for us to steal momentum Late in the fourth quar- and closed the door on the gals 26-21 at ROKiT Field Chargers points were led Allen, marking his 26th from them at the end of the ter, the Bengals fought hard Bengals chances of any last at StubHub Center. With the by the foot of Michael Bad- consecutive game with a half, go into the second half and got within two, (23-21) second heroics by Driskel. win, the Chargers improved gley, converting four field touchdown pass. The play with more points. It was after running back Joe With no timeouts left, their record to 10-3, leading goals on the day. put Allen over 1,000 yards definitely good for us to get Mixon ran in a 1-yard Philon sacked Driskel for a up to Thursday night's “We started off good. on the season, being the those points at the end of score. Mixon finished with nine-yard loss and gave the match against the 11-2 We talked about coming first back-to-back 1,000- the half." 111 yards on 26 carries and Chargers their third sack of Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadi- out and getting off to a fast yard season by a Charger Cincinnati ultimately a touchdown. the day, putting the game um for the division lead. start,” said Rivers. “Not since 2008-09 receiver Vin- finished with 295 total However, Cincinnati away. “It was a tough win. letting the big win from last cent Jackson. yards, compared to the was forced to go for a two- “I just felt awesome,” Guys showed grit. They week hang around. I “It lets me know I’m Charger’s 288, but a score- point conversion but failed Philon said. "I'm super showed good mental tough- thought we did a good job productive and I can still less third quarter dampened to convert for the second excited that I made a big ness preparing for this of that.” do my job,” said Allen who any momentum of the Ben- time of the game. play in a big-time situation game,” Chargers coach Rivers completed his finished with five recep- gals taking a late game "The decisions I made for our team and got us the Anthony Lynn said. “Every- 14-yard touchdown pass to tions for 78 yards and a lead. today didn't work out. We W.” B-4 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 Victoria Rowell’s New Film Unveils the Tragedy Behind Opioid Epidemic

BY SHAQUILLE WOODS Contributing Writer

he opioid epidemic continues to shatter the lives of many families. Millions have been affected by Tthe lack of resources presented to those suffer- ing. The crisis has sparked a national conversation on how the government handles addicts. Actress, director, and producer Victoria Rowell has taken the role to uncover the effects of opioid addiction.

Her new mini-series, We all should be con- “Jacqueline and Jilly,” will cerned. This should be as showcase the many stories critical as AIDS or Ebola. of families dealing with LAS: Do we explore opioid addiction. We spoke those trends in the movie? with Rowell about her ROWELL: Yes, it’s a activism and using her art story about opioid addic- to tell stories. tion affecting a Black fami- LOS ANGELES SEN- ly in Virginia and how they TINEL NEWSPAPER: feel as Black people not What made you want to get wanting to air their dirty involved with this type of laundry. It’s also about a project on opioid addic- family that is healing tion? together. ROWELL: Everyone LAS: Has your history should be concerned impacted the decision in DEREK WHITE/UMC – URBAN MOVIE CHANNEL because it’s a health crisis. roles you pursue? Scene from Victoria Rowell’s New Film “Jacqueline And Jilly” We have over a hundred ROWELL: Isawalot people dying a day. There of injustice in foster care. I sion, I spoke up. I told CBS were afraid to speak up so Humanities will be under Daphne Maxwell Reid, are opioids being manufac- saw injustice with the elder- and Viacom that their core they [wouldn’t] be pun- the banner too. You need to Nikko Austen Smith, and tured so strong, they are ly having difficulty buying audiences are Black women ished. Now the #MeToo do the footwork and I’m not Shannon Wallace. The six- toxic by the touch. Law medication and other between 18 and 54. You movement is changing that. afraid of work. part series will release in enforcement are wearing things. So, when I came to have to make it your busi- We see what happens when “Jacqueline and Jilly” selected theaters with masks and gloves because Hollywood and saw the ness to speak up. Look in women and men dare to also stars Richard Brooks, AMCI. they are ten thousand times grandeur of injustice and the mirror and see who you speak out. It happened to the strength of morphine. the lack of economic inclu- are. Be interested in fixing me suing CBS and Sony the problems. People care for their horrific retalia- when you speak on your tions against me for speak- experiences. I don’t think ing out of lack of inclusion you should shy away from for minorities. who you are. I still have a LAS: What was the level of intellectual concern process of creating Jacque- of recognizing the disparity line and Jilly? for minorities due to my ROWELL: It was a experience in foster care. collaborative effort with the LAS: Whydoyou Virginia film office, board think a lot of artists don’t of tourism, DC film office, speak about certain issues? and the government office. ROWELL: I don’t It took a village to make know. I can’t even answer this film. It will have a lim- that question. I still don’t ited theatrical release. As a

DEREK WHITE/UMC – URBAN MOVIE CHANNEL understand why people result of turning over every DEREK WHITE/UMC – URBAN MOVIE CHANNEL “Jacquelin And Jilly” offers new perspective in opioid epi- can’t find their courage. stone, I’m also grateful the Victoria Rowell says she continues to fight for social demic. For a long time, women Commission of the Arts & justice. Dondre T. Whitfield Takes Role in New Hallmark Film Christmas Everlasting

BY SHAQUILLE WOODS tinue to melt the hearts of The star-studded cast WHITFIELD: Yes, I Contributing Writer viewers. includes Tatyana Ali, Patti do. She has been somewhat The Hallmark Channel Labelle and Dondre T. of a surrogate mother to It’s that time of year continues the holiday tradi- Whitfield. me. I met her years ago and again. Christmas lights are tion with their new film We spoke with Whit- even took a picture. I up, children are out of “Christmas Everlasting.” field on his role and career. learned from by just watch- school, and your favorite The movie is the 262nd LOS ANGELES SEN- ing her. Every time I holiday movies are playing. installment for its Hallmark TINEL: Thanks for speak- watched her perform, it Some of those movies con- Hall of Fame presentation. ing with us. You’ve had a was as if her life was hang- successful career. What got ing in the balance. She was you into acting? always giving her all. I DONDRE T. WHIT- vowed if I ever had a plat- FIELD: It all began with form like she has, I would my teacher in elementary do the same. Meeting her school. She was the only was phenomenal. Months teacher who lived in my before filming, I told her neighborhood, which was one day we would work HALLMARK CHANNEL in the rough part of Brook- Dondre T. Whitfield & Tatyana Ali in new Hallmark Film, together. Later that year, lyn. She was one of the “Christmas Everlasting.” we were working together very few Black teachers and she was playing my and was in charge of the I told her, ‘Are you trying the movie. What was your mother. It was unreal. school plays. Even on a to get me beat up?’ One day favorite part of filming LAS: You speak a lot teacher salary, she bought I got in trouble for stepping “Christmas Everlasting?” about inspiration. What the actors’ shoes since the out of line during a fire WHITFIELD:Work- advice would you give to majority couldn’t afford drill. I had a choice to be in ing with Dennis Haysbert someone who is in a rut? them. She even changed the play or detention. was great. He’s just a con- WHITFIELD: When the original West Side Instead of detention, I stant professional and great someone tells you that you Story into an African ver- chose the play instead. That talent. We are both huge can’t, they are really saying sion. My teacher spoke life started it all. Her name was golfers and played on our that I can’t. You have to be into me. I often say the gift Elaine Jackson. She just days off. Also, working careful on who you allow of imagination is the great- passed two weeks ago. with Tatyana Ali. We con- to speak life and death into est gift you can give. Being LAS: Sorry to hear nect on a certain level your existence. When an actor in this neighbor- that. because we are both spous- someone says you can’t, hood was similar to joining WHITFIELD: No wor- es and both have children. they are speaking death to agleeclub. ries. It was devastating but But the thing that truly your existence. That mes- LAS: Did you receive the work that I do now by moved me was working sage becomes an info-com- backlash from your peers speaking life into kids was with Patti Labelle. mercial to your life. It will about it? a result from her kindness. LAS: You have a con- begin to inform the things HALLMARK CHANNEL WHITFIELD: Oh yeah. LAS: Let’s talk about nection with her right? that you do. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 www.lasentinel.net C-1

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO From left are Jarrett Barrios, Angela Price Evans, Osas Otasowie, Dr. Betty Price, Apos- The FKCP School choir uplifted the audience with two spirit-filled selections, “The tle Frederick K.C. Price and Nikki Davis. Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” and “There is Power in the Blood.”

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Further emphasizing Otasowie and Community ties to the life saving gift, of three components - red and a member of Epicentre Religion Editor the theme were faith lead- & Volunteer Engagement which is giving blood,” blood cells (RBCs), plate- Church in Pasadena. ers CCC Pastor Fred Price Director Nikki Davis. said Barrios. “We’re ask- lets and plasma. Every two She added that the shelf Crenshaw Chris- Jr., CCC CEO and ARC Asha Nwaki and the ing our faith partners to seconds, someone in the life of blood is 42 days tian Center (CCC) and Regional Board Member Frederick K.C. Price join this mission. Without U.S. needs blood, she said, and must be discarded if the American Red Cross Angela Price Evans, Ar- School choir carried the blood, people will die.” which equates to an annual not used. Also, it can’t be (ARC) united to present menian Church Archbishop theme further with the Quoting from Leviticus need of 13 million units of refrigerated, but must be the 2018 Annual Prayer Hovnan Derderian, Hyepin musical selection, “The 17:11, keynote speaker Dr. RBCs, 2.5 million units of kept at room temperature. Breakfast on Dec. 6, and an Im of Faith and Community Blood Will Never Lose Cheryl Jang said, “There platelets and 3.5 million Because of these factors, ecumenical crowd of 250+ Engagement in Koreatown, Its Power.” Also, Jennifer is life in the blood, but the units of plasma. ongoing blood donations came out to support the Matt Ball of the Church of Degeddingseze directed the life of the flesh is in the “People with sickle are critical to aid those with event. Jesus Christ of Latter-Day group in spirited rendition blood and I have given cell, chronic anemia, and chronic illnesses or every- The creative theme, Saints and Father Mike of “There is Power in the it to you upon the altar to kidney and cancer patients day emergencies. “Celebrating the Power in Gutierrez of St. John the Blood.” make atonement for your need 24,000 units of blood “Your Christmas pres- the Blood,” underscored Baptist Catholic Church in “The power of your souls. For it is the blood a year as well as those with ent to Jesus is one unit of the Christian doctrine of Baldwin Park. blood can save lives but that makes atonement by unexpected injuries like blood and one unit can salvation in the blood of The ARC-L.A. speak- only if you’re willing to the life.” transplants, ruptured ves- help three people,” insisted Jesus and the efforts of Red ers CEO Jarrett T. Barrios, step up and join the Ameri- Noting “Jesus shed His sels or bleeding from preg- Jang. “This is the reality of Cross to increase blood do- Faith-based and Communi- can Red Cross and help us blood for us,” Jang said nancies,” said Jang, who an the power of the blood. It nations to save lives. ty Programs Director Osas connect your communi- that blood is composed emergency room physician can help so much.”

By anthony sharp mance. Worship services Contributing Writer are set for Sunday, Dec. 23, at 8 a.m., and 11 a.m. Superintendent Jeffrey At 10 a.m., the Children and Lady Floetta Lewis ex- and Youth Department. tend an invitation to fami- will reflect on the birth of FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO lies everywhere to attend Jesus Christ with a Christ- Bishop Craig A. Worsham Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Sr. Lady Rose Neale Sherwood Sledge mas presentation. The New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service will be held on Agape L.A. Plans Holiday Events Monday, Dec. 31, at 10 p.m. “Our church family will By Cora JaCkson-Fossett “We encourage the pub- Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, gospel artist and popu- be ready to greet you with a Religion Editor lic to celebrate the birth of Sr. and Lady Rose Neale lar performer at churches genuine smile, our humble Christ at Agape,” said Wor- will bring a spirit-filledand various venues in the ushers will be ready to Agape Church of Los sham. message and share uplift- Southland. Her reper- serve you, our choir will Angeles will present two “Your entire family will ing music to prepare you toire ranges from classical lift your spirit through family-oriented events dur- enjoy the unique vocal tal- for a victory in 2019,” Wor- hymns to intricate anthems song, and our pastor will ing the holiday season. ents of Mr. Sledge, who is sham said. to contemporary gospel deliver an on-time raiment According to Bishop renowned throughout the Throughout his 50+ music. word that will be both rele- Craig A. Worsham, senior West Coast dramatic musi- years in the ministry, Kirk- Following the wor- COURTESY PHOTO vant and applicable to your pastor, Agape will host cal abilities,” The holiday land has led thousands to ship, Worsham said a free Supt. Jeffrey Lewis life,” said a spokesperson. Christmas Eve Worship on celebration continues on Christ with his powerful, brunch will be held in the the upcoming Christmas Monday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 Monday, Dec. 31, at 12 yet practical sermons. A fellowship hall. services at New Antioch New Antioch COGIC is p.m., at their sanctuary lo- noon with a New Year’s retired AME bishop, he Church of God in Christ. located at 7826 S. Vermont cated at Consolidated Pla- Eve Service. The theme is served nearly 20 years as To learn more about the Beginning Wednesday, Ave., in Los Angeles. Ser- za, 3725 Don Felipe Drive “Crossing Over From Bet- pastor of Brookins Com- holiday events, visit aga- Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m., the vices are broadcast live on in Los Angeles. ter to Greater” based on munity AME Church in pela.org or call the Agape Fine Arts Department will Sundays at 11 a.m., at ne- Sherwood Sledge will Ephesians 3:20. Los Angeles. L.A. church office at (323) present a theatrical perfor- wantiochcogic.tv. be the guest psalmist. “The dynamic duo of Neale is a leading 295-5571.

By aliCe Williams Contributing Writer

It’s that time again for the annual Christmas Concert at Transfigura- tion Catholic Church, 2515 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., in Los An- geles. The musical event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. The CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL FILE PHOTO theme is “God’s Gift of Deacon Mark A. Race Oscar Pratt Grace: the Baby Jesus.” “Our theme was tak- experiencing,” said Oscar mas carols, there will en from the exceptional- Pratt, choir conductor. be a presentation by CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL ly, beautiful gospel song, “With all of the devas- Father Oscar Pratt II of Members of the Transfiguration Catholic Church choir prepare for their concert. ‘I Know Something tating difficulties, we sore- Katherine Drexel Catho- About God’s Grace.’ Our ly need God’s grace to help lic Church in Boston, Transfiguration con- munity for supporting Following the perfor- program will emphasize us. Our choir members will Mass. Drexel was a nun certs have a long tradi- this wonderful fundrais- mance, refreshment will the urgent need of God’s hopefully help to stimulate who was instrumental tion of success, said Dea- ing program for so many be served in the Parish grace through His love our Christian faith through in establishing Xavier con Mark Anthony Rice, years. This year’s concert Hall. for mankind despite the their performance.” University, an African church administrator. “We promises to result in an- For more information, troubles and unrest that In addition to rendi- American institution in are so grateful to our pa- other evening to remem- call the church office at the world is presently tions of familiar Christ- New Orleans. rishioners and the com- ber.” (323) 291-1136. C-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018

ALL2 ORSHIP! By hilary moFFett C W Contributing Writer by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor

Moreno Valley resi- dent Regina Napper cel- Trinity Baptist Church ebrated an overflow of plans its 11th annual Homeless Blanket Drive on Dec. 15, love, support and service at from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in their garage parking lot at 2040 the fourth Regina Napper W. Jefferson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Alvin Tunstill Honor’s Committee “Mak- and homeless activist Brian Ferguson. Donations of new full, ing a Difference” Awards queen or king size blankets and pillows will be collected. Ceremony on Nov. 10, in On Dec. 16, at 3 p.m., a Christmas celebration takes place The Living Room at Faith- with the Mass Choir and friends. Call (323) 735-0044 for ful Central Bible Church. information. Napper worked in col- Second AME Church laboration with over 30 hosts a “Christmas Festival of Music and the Arts” on mayors of 30 different cit- Dec. 16, at 3 p.m., at 5500 Hoover St., in Los Angeles, said ies to provide certificates Pastor Carolyn Baskin-Bell. Dimitri Nickleberry will direct the for deserving honorees for COURTESY PHOTO Petty Officer Scharlanea Cleveland displays certificate from the mayor of Los Angeles. event. To learn more, call (323) 753-2451. their service to others. This year’s ceremony zations such as the U.S. local police departments, The Women of Color West Angeles Church of God in Christ was attended by over 400 Navy, Army, Air Force, local fire departments,Breast Cancer Survivor’s holds Christmas at the Cathedral on Dec. 16, at 7 p.m., with individuals and organi- Marines, National Guard, missions, shelters, foster Project was awarded a JJ Hairston, Kyla and The Williams Singers and a Candlelight family agencies and group cash donation from Nap- Service on Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. Call (323) 733-8300 for details. JOIN OUR ANNUAL PROPHETIC MIRACLES homes. per during the ceremony. Founder’s Church of Religious Science Also, businesses and In another touching mo- sponsors a Candlelight Service on Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., at 3281 community groups rep- ment, Napper’s youngest W. 6th St., in Los Angeles, said Dr. Arthur Chang, pastor. On resenting the Women of brother, Anthony Nash, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m., Christmas service will be held. To learn Color Breast Cancer Survi- accepted certificates on more, call (213) 388-9733. vor’s Support Project, the behalf of their mother, the Resident Advisory Coun- late Mother Rayford, who Truth and Love Christian Church cils of several Los Angeles was a pastor that served plans “A Christmas Miracle” on Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m., at public housing develop- her community for over 1129 E. Dominguez St., Suite B, in Carson, said Pastor Walter ments, the Department of 50 years by providing both Tucker III. The program will feature music, songs and a short Christmas play. Call (310) 635-3550 for details. Mental Health and many spiritual and physical food more were in attendance. to anyone in need. Brookins-Kirkland AME Church In a heartfelt speech, The Regina Napper sponsors a Christmas Program on Dec. 23, at 8 a.m., at 3719 Napper praised first- re Honor’s Committee was W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. sponders from the fire- de founded by Napper to rec- The Christmas Day worship starts at 9 a.m. For information, partment for “going into ognize and celebrate peo- call (323) 296-5610. the fire to allow us to comeple and organizations in out safely” and the police the community who work Crenshaw United Methodist Church department for “going into tirelessly to help others hosts Christmas Worship on Dec. 23, at 10:30 a.m., followed dangerous situations so without recognition. She a holiday breakfast. For information, call (323) 292-0141. that we can come out.” She realized that there were Grace United Methodist Church also commended Califor- other people who had plans “Jazz and Carols” on Dec. 24, at 6 p.m., at 4112 W. nia police departments for worked just as hard as she Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Cedric D. Bridgeforth. operating with integrity in had without recognition or Performers include the BMCR/Ebony Prophets. On Dec. 31, the face of so much contro- acknowledgement and the New Year’s Eve Watch service takes place at 12 p.m. To learn versy and adversity associ- “Making a Difference” cer- more, call (323) 294-6653. ated with their jobs. emony was created.

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By Jennifer Bihm when it’s less manageable. them. Consider scenarios We were dealing with a lot where an aging parent re- Focusing on culturally of things like senior fraud peatedly calls the police for tailored literacy and educa- for instance so we started no reason or falls into ex- tion is going to be the best to educate people on what treme debt for inexplicable bet for signs to look for…” purchases or scams. Hous- to combat Alzheimer’s Then, the crisis hit ing issues come up a great Disease, an issue that af- home. deal: Adult children seek fects the older community “About two years ago to understand what help two to three times higher my mom started to engage Social Security can give than their white counter- in some interesting behav- (none) and face consider- parts, according research- iors,” Lincoln recalled. ing quitting their job when ers. For her part, Dr. Karen “I was being told [by my realizing they and their par- Lincoln, an associate pro- sister who lives in Northern ents can’t afford $7,000-a- fessor at the USC Suzanne California] about some of month for memory care, Dworak-Peck School of things going on and they special care living units Social Work and founder Karen Lincoln (center) and colleagues Michael Harrington and Rose Monteiro use a were being explained away. designed for Alzheimer’s of Advocates for African talk-show format for Alzheimer’s disease outreach in the African-American commu- [For instance], she started or dementia patients. Let’s American Elders at the nity. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas) to purchase a lot of unnec- not even mention latchkey USC Edward R. Roybal essary things from televi- parents; seriously, don’t are internet users. In con- that addressed the same As a social worker, Institute on Aging, has sion. My sister noticed she because health care provid- trast, 77 percent of older kind of information as the Lincoln started a program conducted the Brain Works was trying to get a reverse ers are duty bound to report African-Americans and general text messages but through which she works study, which highlights mortgage on her house. As that. 92 percent of African- used colloquialisms, lan- with a lot of seniors in that fact. Alzheimer’s is a result of that, we had to “While, the causes of American adults overall guage and style that better South Los Angeles, direct- the fourth leading cause find somewhere for her to Alzheimer’s are relative- own a cellphone, provid- resonated with older Afri- ing them to resources and of death among African move because of all the ex- ly unknown, the higher ing what the USC research can-Americans. providing information and American older adults. penses that she had racked prevalence of Alzheimer’s team called a “level play- In another culturally education. Through her There is no cure for up that were attached to among African-Americans tailored message designed work, she started to see a AD, but experts agree that ing field” and the means to her mortgage. And then, has been attributed to a reach its target audience. to encourage mental stimu- disturbing trend. She be- earlier diagnosis provides here hygiene started to de- higher incidence of diabe- For the study, USC lation, researchers substi- gan to notice that more and greater treatment and plan- teriorate, which is another tes, hypertension and pov- researchers enrolled 225 tuted a suggestion in the more people were looking ning options — including sign…” erty – all risk factors for African-Americans ages 45 general text messages to for help with loved ones organizing ongoing care Fortunately, for Lin- Alzheimer’s. However, years and over from senior play Scrabble and Sudoku whose mental health was and planning for financial coln’s family her mother few studies focus on risk- centers, churches, senior with a culturally tailored deteriorating. and social well-being — was able to get the help she reduction factors such as residential communities suggestion to play games But they were looking for patients and caregivers, needed. But others haven’t Alzheimer’s education…” and social clubs in Los An- popular in the African- Lincoln said. for help that was difficult tobeen as lucky. Over 5 mil- Additional study au- geles. They randomly as- American community such - “Alzheimer’s educa- find. Some African-Ameri lion Americans suffer and thors are Tiffany W. Chow, signed participants to three as bid whist, dominoes or cans delay consulting a tion is important for every- of those a little over 40 per- professor of clinical neu- different interventions and spades. physician about memory one,” she said. cent are black. rology at the Keck School conducted pre- and post-in- While all three groups problems, for instance, by “However, increas- “The likelihood of suf- of Medicine of USC and di- tervention surveys to eval- had measurable increases as long as seven years, ac- ing Alzheimer’s literacy fering Alzheimer’s is up to rector of clinical monitor- uate their effectiveness. in Alzheimer’s literacy cording to Patricia Clark among African-Americans three times as great among ing and diversity strategies First, one group of from baseline (measured and colleagues, at Emory is crucial for increasing African-Americans than at USC Alzheimer’s Thera- participants received stan- by the Alzheimer’s Dis- University. Reasons in- their awareness of their whites. If I didn’t actually peutic Research Institute, dard printed materials on ease Knowledge Scale, a clude their own or their personal risk for the dis- know these facts, I could and Bryan F. Gaines, co- Alzheimer’s and attended set of 30 true/false items), family’s inability to rec- ease, improving care, re- have guessed based on my chair and project specialist a 60-minute, culturally the group that received ognize the symptoms, low ducing disparities and work with older African- for Advocates for African tailored talk show format the culturally tailored text perceived threat of getting ultimately enhancing the Americans and their fami- American Elders and as- event held at a large com- messages had the greatest Alzheimer’s or their belief quality of life of people di- lies in South Los Angeles sistant director of the Hart- munity site. Second, an- increases in literacy. that the symptoms of Al- agnosed and their caregiv- and other under-resourced, ford Center of Excellence other group received the “There are no other in- zheimer’s are just part of ers.” underserved communities,” in Geriatric Social Work at materials, attended the talk terventions I’m aware of the aging process. Researchers, explained Lincoln wrote in a recent the USC Roybal Institute. show and also received dai- that focus on Alzheimer’s “We started to see a lot Lincoln, say traditional commentary about her ex- The study was sup- ly text messages designed disease literacy in African- of people looking for help methods of educating older periences. ported by a $28,500 grant to increase knowledge Americans,” Lincoln said. with things like housing, Americans and their care- “Of the many crisis- from the Alzheimer’s Dis- about Alzheimer’s by pro- “In addition to being cul- medical resources, etc. and givers — print communi- oriented requests I receive ease Research Center (P50- viding “nudges” to engage turally appropriate and tai- I thought, ‘We really need cation and the internet — as a social worker, the most AG05142) and two grants in healthy brain behaviors. lored, it’s fairly low-tech, to get to people before they are missing the mark. One common involve the ef- totaling $19,400 from Third, a different group which is very important as get to a crisis state.’ [Afri- in four African-Americans fects of memory loss on a the Southern California received the materials, at- we’re talking on average can Americans] are more have below basic literacy person’s ability to live in- Clinical and Translational tended the talk show event about a low-literate, low- likely to reach crisis state, levels and less than half of dependently and their fam- Science Institute (UL1 and received text messages computer-use population.” diagnosed at later stages older African-Americans ily’s inability to care for TR001350).

“One of my sisters lost two babies and my other nephew was born prema- ture,” Neely explained to the Sentinel recently. “[Neither one of them] knew they were part of this larger issue.” The event, she said, is to amplify the extensive reporting that she has done on the subject. “I’ve met people during the process of my reporting and complex. Like most was to create culturally who had never heard about health inequities, this is specific perinatal programs this trend until something about social and economic aimed at prevention and re- terrible had affected them systems and the distribu- duction. And, though they and they experienced a loss tion of money and power… have made some headway personally.” “It’s something I con- with those efforts, county “For months [I’d] been tinue to cover. And, the health officials said the talking to researchers, com- way the [county of Los An- problem persists. munity health workers, ed- geles] is really addressing “Despite a gradual de- are three times more likely ucators and others who are it, is looking at the connec- cline in African Ameri- By Jennifer Bihm child health advocate and than white babies to die. working to improve birth tion to racism and chronic can infant mortality in LA program manager with Lowering those rates is a outcomes,” she wrote in an stress. And, my thought on County since 2007, African KPCC in Person and Black Women for Wellness priority for local public article from her series. that is always, if the issue American infants continue reporter Priska Neely are and Dr. La Tanya Hines – health officials...” “I began most of my is chronic stress and then to die at more than 3 times inviting the public Janu- OB-GYN, Kaiser Perman- Neely, a reporter for interviews by asking how you don’t find out about itthe rate observed for white ary 24, to “Racism and ente. “Racism not Race”, KPCC wrote a series on they found out about the until you’re pregnant, then and Asian infants, the two Reproduction: What Black say panel orchestrators, is the subject, as part of her disparity in infant mortal- you’re already stressed and racial/ethnic groups with Women Need to Know”, the main cause of the wide project for USC’s Center ity rates. Some happened that’s just a terrible time to the lowest infant mortality a panel discussion on the disparity. for Health Journalism fel- upon the information while worry about it.” rates,” they said. high prevelance of black “Black babies born in lowship, seeing that mem- searching for research top- In 1989, Los Angeles The panel’s mission is infant mtality in America, the United States are two bers of her own family had ics in grad school. Others County’s Public Health to empower women with taking place at the LA84 times more likely to die been affected. One of the learned once they experi- Department was one of information on ways they Foundation in Los Ange- before their first birthday leading causes of infant enced their own loss. the first entities to receivecan protect themselves. les. Guest speakers include than white babies,” said mortality, she said, is pre- “I’ve also learned that funding from California’s The event begins at 7:00 Debbie Allen – owner and event organizers. maturity… infants are born this is not an issue that can Black Infant Health Pro- pm. For more information clinical director of Tribe “The numbers are too soon and too small. simply be solved in a hos- gram, in response to the visit https://www.scpr.org/ Midwifery, Raena Gran- even worse in Los Ange- Both her sisters experi- pital or clinic. This prob- high mortality rates among events/2019/01/24/2660/ berry – mother, maternal- les, where black babies enced such, she said. lem is big and persistent black babies. Their goal racism-and-reproduction. PHOTO CREDIT: VINNIE RATCLIFF

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when asked who he would have picked to read him a book in elementary school. “You know those guys were some of my favor- ite players. If I was a kid and that happened, I don’t know, I would be freaking out.” Years later, “It’s defi- nitely something I never thought I’d be doing, but I love it,” the two-time Pro Bowler added. Gurley em- phasized the importance of the partnership for such a universal cause. Each student received a copy of “The Magician’s Gurley emphasized the importance of the partnership for such a universal cause. Hat” from BOOK IT!, a He declared childhood literacy as his initiative as part of the NFL’s My Cause, My program created in 1984 to Cleats campaign. COURTESY PHOTO Rams’ All-Pro running back, Todd Gurley with motivate children to read Worthington Ele mentary School student. COURTESY PHOTO by rewarding students’ goal of the district,” stated fessional athlete who went in books like the Harry Pot- reading accomplishments Dr. Carmen Beck, Ingle- to college, the University ter series. By Lauren a. Jones that should be focused on with praise, recognition wood Unified School- Dis of Georgia, and really en- “And then they got too Contributing Writer with kids,” explained Gur- and pizza. trict chief academic officer.courages literacy and edu- long for me,” he laughed. ley, a back-to-back NFC “Sometimes, under- Beck shared the three cation as a pathway out of Following the book On Tuesday, Los An- West Champion. He de- served schools don’t get fundamental keys to litera- their current condition, it reading, Gurley provided geles Rams towels whirled clared childhood literacy enough and when people cy with the students: Close really inspires our kids,” students with an exclusive above the heads of students as his initiative as part of want to lend that help- reading, engaging in aca- expressed Perez. first-look at his customized inside the Worthington Ele- the NFL’s My Cause, My ing hand and that support, demic conversations with Brown is enrolled in the Nike My Cause, My Cleats. mentary School auditorium Cleats campaign. it’s very cherished and classmates, and writing dual immersion program, The childhood literacy accompanied by chanting, While students in- welcomed,” said Miguel with comprehension. where she has become themed shoe featured an “Who’s House?...Rams’ dulged in a complimen- Perez, Worthington school “It was fun and I had a bilingual, speaking both illustration of the cover art House.” Students eagerly tary pizza party sponsored principal. “It’s like what I great experience meeting a Spanish and English - flufor “The Magician’s Hat” awaited the appearance by Pizza Hut, Gurley read tell the kids, this doesn’t National Football [League] ently. Over time, she devel- on one side. On the other of Rams’ All-Pro running from the book “The Magi- happen every day, you’re player,” reflected Aidyn oped a passion for reading. side, it reads, “What’s Your back, Todd Gurley for his cian’s Hat”, authored by very lucky.” Brown, Worthington’s Stu- “I feel like I can learn Story.” Childhood Literacy initia- his former University of Worthington Elemen- dent of the Year. “For him more stuff than just being Gurley, along with sev- tive in conjunction with Georgia football teammate, tary, which is a part of the to come to our school, it on electronics all day,” she eral other NFL players, will Pizza Hut, the Rams, and Malcolm Mitchell. Inglewood Unified School was a really nice privilege.” stated. debut his specialty cleats The BOOK IT! Literacy “For me, it would’ve District, is primarily com- She was selected as one of Gurley recalled that on Sunday, Dec. 16, as the Project. had to have been Michael prised of Black and Brown the students to ask Gurley a growing up, his inspiration Rams face the Philadelphia “I always thought litera- Vick, Ray Lewis, Ed students. few pressing questions. to read came from feeling Eagles on Sunday Night cy is one of the main things Reed,” Gurley responded “Literacy for all is the “When they see a pro- empowered and immersed Football.

community among those who participate. This year, they raised funds to pur- chase over 60 chairs for basketball, tennis, and track. The organization has seen tremendous growth, but Frech knows more work needs to be done. The orga- nization continues to work to raise awareness and to enhance the experience of the Angel City Games. The organization will help participants in need get to the games and they will also implement a mentoring program that pairs new participants with experienced athletes. Angel City Sports founder, Clayton Frech AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. Angel City Sports hosts clinics throughout the year with their main event being the SENTINEL “We’ll do 50 clinics next Angel City Games AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL year in different sports across the region,” Frech hockey team experienced Jones said. “I want that said. “For us, it’s growth, reminded him of his own gold medal just like they growing the program- struggles as an athlete. earned their gold medal.” ming, growing the partici- “I want to go work out Angel City Sports empha- pation and bringing new now because of all of sizes how adaptive sports athletes into the fold.” the work they put in,” can build confidence and

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By amanda scurLock -time supporters as well as commentator for the sled Sports writer people who are new to the hockey events with NBC. Angel City community. “It was amazing … to be Angel City Sports has been Paralympian rower, Laura able to see it from a dif- working to provide com- Goodkind, recalled her ex- ferent lense …, from be- munity to people of dif- perience volunteering at the hind the scenes and really ferent abilities with sports first Angel City Games, the just see how much went since 2013. Since then, it organization’s main event. into producing the cover- has garnered support of ath- “I helped out here and age of the games,” Lipsett letes, celebrities and Para- there throughout as well said. “NBC put so many lympians to create a grow- as competed in sports that people on resources be- ing, diverse community. I wasn’t interested in,” hind bringing the Para- In Support of “I think we had three or four Goodkind said. “I loved to lympic games to the pub- Paralympians at the first be around the community lic in the United States.” ~ Mothers In Action’s ~ Angel City Games in 2015. and that’s what it provided Seeing the comradery of In this past year, we had for me this brand-new fam- the team and how they Angel Tree Christmas Project 32,” said Angel City Sports ily when I didn’t have any.” fought through adversity founder Clayton Frech. The film “Empty Net” resonated well with former go to www.gofundme.com/MIA-AngelTreeChristmasProject “What that shows is once followed Team USA NFL running back Isaiah Call or Drop in to select an Angel athletes in our community team sled hockey team as Pead who committed to reach that elite level, one of they committed a “three- qualifying for track in the Drop off all gifts and/or contributions at … the things that’s important peat” by winning gold in Paralympics. Pead became Mothers In Action Office, 4401 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 315 to them is to give back to the 2018 PyeongChang an amputee two years ago. Los Angeles, CA 90043 the athletes behind them.” Winter Paralympics. “I’m doing the track thing To celebrate the athletes, Among those who were in … but also trying to find …. on or before or December 18, 2018 Angel City Sports hosted attendance was Taylor Lip- another sport, a team Holiday fundraiser and sett who helped Team USA sport,” Pead said. “That For more information call (323) 290-0456 or held a screening of “Emp- win a gold medal for both team grind, I think I miss Email: [email protected] or [email protected] ty Net,” the documentary the 2010 and 2014 Para- that most in any sport.” about the 2018 Paralympic lympics in sled hockey. Paralympic javelin throw- www.mothers-in-action.org twitter@mothersinaction Mothers In Action USA sled hockey team. For the PyeongChang Win- er, Cody Jones, noted The event brought out long ter Games, he was a color how the struggles the sled D-3 NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018

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