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COURTESY PHOTO Sharon Caples McDougle has been recognized as one of the Most Influential African Americans in the state of Mississippi. LeBron James AP PHOTO

By Sentinel Staff RepoRt attended Moss Point High sition as a suit technician By lauRen a. JoneS ter Cavaliers team to the “The Shop,” that pairs School. Right after high for Boeing. Given the fact Contributing Writer NBA Finals, making it his some of the world’s great- Behind every great as- school graduation, in 1982, that she had already gained eighth consecutive NBA est athletes, entertainers, tronaut is a great team suit- McDougle joined the Air experienced working with On Thursday, De- Finals appearance, James and business minds for a ing him or her up to travel Force and was stationed in pressure suits, McDougle cember 27, 2018, AP an- announced he would be candid barbershop conver- into space. While many his- California at the Beale Air thought she would be the nounced LeBron James moving west to join the sation. tory books discuss the story Force Base. During her sev- ideal candidate for the job. as the Male Athlete of the Los Angeles Lakers. Among his other non- of Mae Jemison, the first en years there, she worked At the time, she was the Year following what the What came with mov- basketball related accom- African American woman as an aerospace physiology only African American and publication described as ing closer to Hollywood, is plishments, James opened to travel to space, they often technician, worked with the one of two women in her his “most significant year.”growing his off-the-court the “I Promise” school in fail to mention how NASA altitude chamber, and the department. Though James continues to empire to produce mean- his hometown of Akron, spacesuit manager, Sharon hyperbaric chamber. Addi- McDougle worked as a dominate the NBA with his ingful content like his doc- Ohio, in July 2018, what McDougle, helped prepare tionally, she worked on the suit technician for 14 years elite basketball skills on umentary series, “Shut Up he described as his single astronauts like Jemison for SR-71 and U-2 reconnais- and during that time, she the court, his philanthropy and Dribble.” The series greatest career achieve- their launch and how she sance aircraft. was assigned to 20 mis- and social activism have tackles the intersection be- ment. “I Promise” is a made history herself. In 1990, McDougle who sions until 2004 when she allowed him to ascend to tween sports, culture and school under the Akron McDougle grew up in had finished serving in the newer heights. the socio-political world. Moss Point, MS where she Air Force, applied for a po- {See NASA A-7} After leading a lacklus- He also debuted, HBO’s {See JAMES A-7}

By lauRen VictoRia BuRke NNPA Newswire nnpa newSwiRe Contributor As the nation moves On Christmas Eve, Mil- into the Holiday season, waukee Congresswoman, it’s been a brutal eight- Gwen Moore became the weeks since that dreadful first sitting member of -Con day when Ferguson-based gress to demand that Presi- activist, Melissa McKin- dent Donald Trump resign nies, found her son Danye from the presidency. She Jones hanging dead from made her comments as the a tree in her yard; eight Dow dove 500 points on weeks with no answer December 24 in the worst from the St. Louis County Christmas Eve trading day Medical Examiner’s Of- ever. As of Christmas, the fice regarding the cause of market was on track to Photo: YouTube death. PHOTO: DAYNE JONES FACEBOOK PAGE suffer its worst December Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) While reports from Dayne Jones since the Great Depression. police say the death was “Some of this money to remove lead from Ameri- impeached or as opposed reported as a “suicide,” Baltimore, have been tar- transparency by police. for the doggone wall, I ca’s water infrastructure. to being indicted or hav- McKinnies says no, it was geted and monitored not “My son was mur- wish they would put into During an interview on ing the 25th amendment a “lynching.” She believes only by racists and White dered, point blank,” said places like Flint and Mil- the Scott Dworkin report, evoked. It’s really a very that she and other activists Nationalists, but also agen- McKinnies. “We are de- waukee,” said Rep. Moore Rep. Moore said that Presi- palliative approach to ask who have protested police cies within the US govern- manding the Medical Ex- during the interview. The dent Trump “resigning is him to just go quietly and brutality, including the ment. She believes there aminer’s office to release Congresswoman worked to a dignified way for sparehim to us all this pain.” deaths of Michael Brown was foul play in the death {See NAACP A-8} secure millions of dollars leave as opposed to being {See TRUMP A-8} Jr., and Freddie Gray in of her son and is calling on

By RogeR caldwell NNPA Newswire Contributor

In 2018, many Black people in America believe that it is not important or

COURTESY PHOTO Sentinel newS SeRVice Mark Ridley Thomas and or socio-economic status. COURTESY PHOTOS Kerman Maddox in re- Going forward, the goals Our dignity and respect must begin as Black people in Suits in Solidar- sponse to the national epi- of Suits in Solidarity are to our families, and then our community, our country, and ity members recently cel- demic of unarmed African reform the criminal justice then the world. ebrated their end of year American men killed by system, reduce dispropor- meeting with a holiday law enforcement officials.tionate police discipline relevant to consider them race card and stop thinking reception with City Coun- Originally, they were try- against students of color Black. They see their race Black. cil President Herb Wesson, ing to get the broader me- in schools, promote eco- as human, and they have no Many genetic experts Supervisor Mark Ridley- dia to understand the issue nomic growth of African faith in the Black or African and people around the globe Thomas and Kerman Mad- of police misconduct in the American businesses and American culture and race. believe there is no scientif- dox, co- Founder Suits in African American commu- contribute in ways to em- There is only one race, and ic basis for race, and it’s a Solidarity. nity was widespread and power the African Ameri- www.lasentinel.net that is the human race, and Suits in Solidarity was affected African American can community. it is time to let go of the {See BLACK A-8} founded by Supervisor men no matter their age

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for those looking for in- to support us but I’m like, structors called Black Girl ‘This is a safe space and Pilates Tribe. “As Black you being here would make women teaching Pilates, it unsafe for us.’ I had a few you’re not going to run into conversations in the initial a hell of a lot of us nor are part of starting a group and you going to run into a hell then after, I decided that it of a lot of Black clients ei- wouldn’t be good to have ther. We are in very White those conversations.” spaces. It’s pulling together The group meets annu- all of this amazing talent ally in New York City for and expertise but also giv- a huge mashup. In 2019, ing each other support as there will be an even big- Black women.” Herbert and ger, international meeting some of the members are taking place in Barcelona now developing their own Spain. Excitedly, Herbert certification program. “Our shares, “I’ll be meeting a certification will be classic lot of women I’ve never exercises that Joseph taught met before.” himself, with modern Trying to create what components.” Their certi- she jokingly terms “Pi- fication will also include lates Wakanda,” Herbert is knowledge of the impact of coordinating a number of two women of color on the smaller local meetings that history of Pilates. “Kathy will take place throughout Grant, a Black woman and the year in locations such Lolita San Miguel, who’s as New York City, Wash- Puerto Rican,” Herbert ex- ington D.C., Maryland, Vir- plains, “were certified by ginia, Georgia and Texas. Joseph Pilates himself.” Herbert finds it hard Pilates Instructor, Sonja Herbert.COURTESY PHOTO Herbert at one point to pinpoint just one great had to defend herself and benefit she received from By NadiNe Matthews recalls. “I started follow- years among dancers, it is created specially for it. the group against charges creating this community, Special to the AFRO ing them and then becameparticularly effective Her- Herbert became hooked of reverse racism, going so but said, “I’ve never really Facebook friends.” Now bert explains, “For overall after one class when her far as writing an essay in a had the opportunity to have If you can’t find what that group has increased coreto body strength. That daughter’s ballet instructor, national magazine address- a lot of female friends and you’re looking for, you over 300 people who livemeans the trunk part of Cynthia Shipley, formerly ing the issue. Herbert says I consider this community, should probably just makeacross the United Statesyour body, like from your of the Baltimore Dance she wasn’t exactly shocked. all of them, friends. I think it yourself. That is the- prinas well as abroad. Herbertneck, down to your hips Theater, convinced her to “I wasn’t really surprised. for me, it’s a sisterhood and ciple that Sonja Herbertexplains, “They’re all overfront and the back part of give it a try. I’ve had some well-mean- the feeling of safety that was going by when she wasthe world. We’ve got -memyour neck, down your hips Mainly through the use ing White people try to join brings.” looking for a community bersof from Nigeria, Southback. That’s your founda- of Facebook and Instagram, the group who just want Black women who wereAfrica, Germany, Switzer- tion and if the foundation is Black Pilates instructors in also Pilates enthusiasts andland. All Black women.” strong, then the rest of the Herbert’s community, net- instructors. After teaching Created by German - fitbody can move properly. work, mentor and provide Pilates for 12 years and nessnot instructor Joseph - PiPilates will make every- each other with a source of seeing many Black womenlates, in the early twentieththing else you do better. For support and inspiration. All in that community, she- decentury, Pilates is an exer- instance it will help you do instructors are either certi- cided to be the change ciseshe system that according yoga better, but nothing but fied or are actively working wanted to see. “I decidedto Wikipedia, “Improves doing Pilates, will make toward certification. There to start the group. I reachedflexibility, builds strength you do Pilates better.” are now two Facebook out to two friends of mineand develops control and Pilates can be done as groups: one for instructors on Instagram. They gaveendurance in the entire a series of exercises on the called Blackgirl Pilates me about fifty names,” body.”she Popular for many floor or using machines (Instructors Only) and one COURTESY PHOTO A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

18, they are kicked out of those funds to support the believing we had power in the system. I can’t imag- National Youth Foster In- our voice. It’s important to ine how it feels to be in stitute. share opinions. People will that type of situation. I’ve As “Black-ish” popu- be people. Having social worked with her organi- larity grows, so does media has allowed those zation to see how we can Scribner passion for giv- opinions to reach a larger help.” ing back. audience.” This isn’t the first time “I think it’s the power The star isn’t done yet. the actor has teamed with we have as people in the Though “Black-ish” has social organizations. He’s spotlight. We should ad- over 100 episodes, Scrib- worked with The Sandals vance positive narratives ner has other projects he Foundation, an organiza- and positive issues. For has worked on. tion that delivers tablets example, look at our most “I voice a character in to Caribbean schools and recent election. The turn a new Netflix show called Defend Our Future, which out for 18-to-24 year olds ‘She-Ra’, described Scrib- provides education about were at an all time high. ner. climate change. I believe the huge social “It’s about a super dope He may not be exactly media presence help am- princess and her squad as his character Junior plify those turn outs.” of friends. I play a tech but they do share a com- The recent wave of master, which is cool! We mon love. They both enjoy political discourse has are called the Best Friend

COURTESY PHOTO Marcus Scribner with Congresswoman Karen Bass

By Shaquille WoodS continues to grow, Scribner alogue about the foster care

Contributing Writer has used his spotlight in a system. Scribner spoke with COURTESY PHOTO positive way. Though most The Los Angeles Sentinel Marcus Scribner talks about foster care reform. When he’s not playing television stars fear becom- about his recent conversa- socially awkward Junior in ing activists due to social tion with Congresswoman videogames. The actor re- sparked conversations Squad. It’s a remake but ABC’s comedy, ‘‘Black- pressure, Scribner describes Karen Bass. cently donated part of his around public figuresreflects modern day social ish,’’ Marcus Scribner gives his activism as a priority. “Me and Congresswom- earnings from a Fortnite voicing opinions. Many standards.” back in major ways. The actor uses his plat- an Bass talked about what Pro-Am earlier this year. believe opinions should You can catch Scribner The Los Angeles native form to uplift various is- we can do to aid foster care The game Fortnite is an be kept to themselves. on the upcoming season of has starred in “Black-ish” sues. Those issues range reform and the post foster action online game that Scribner thinks otherwise. “Black-ish” on ABC. since the show premiered in from increasing younger care system,” said Scribner. allows users to customize “A lot of issues with 2014. As the show success voter turnout to creating di- “Even when they are their characters. He used turn out were people not A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019

ALL PHOTOS: COURTESY DALLAS MAVERICKS Cynthia Marshall - A Woman for all Seasons. Cynthia Marshall and Mark Cuban at her introductory press conference.

By Dorothy J. Gentry ary of this year following a of the investigation, Cuban time talking with Texas me that I better do a good and there is. There are ben- Texas Metro News Feb. 20, 2018 Sports Illus- will donate $10 million Metro News about her posi- job because then others can efits.” trated article titled, “Exclu- to women’s organizations tion, her hope for the future use this as an opportu¬nity TMN: What drives you Inspirational. Servant sive: Inside the Corrosive committed to supporting of women in this industry, to further demonstrate that professionally and person- Leader. Math Geek. Funny. Workplace Culture of the women’s leadership and what drives her, what ticks women can excel in male- ally? Detail Oriented. Confidant. Dallas Mavericks.” The re- development in sports and her off, her biggest accom- dominated industries. MARSHALL: “What Serious. Role Model. Men- port described a culture in combating domestic vio- plishments and failures, I worked in one for 36 drives me is a chance to tor. Female NBA executive. the Mavericks’ front office lence.” and more. years. I just think it is fur- serve. I actually truly be- These are just a few of the “rife with misogyny and Since the Mavs scandal, TMN: What does this ther evidence that women lieve I was put on this earth many adjectives one could predatory sexual behavior” the NBA is looking to hire position as CEO mean to can do the same jobs that to serve. I have a unique use to describe Dallas and chronicled multiple al- more women in positions you as a woman in a tra- men can do and we can skill set and whenever I get Mavericks CEO, Cynthia legations of sexual harass- of power. In comes Mar- ditionally male-dominated excel like men can and at a call to do something big, I Marshall. Marshall, better ment and other workplace shall who is one of a hand- industry, as an African some point we need to get have to think this is an op- known as Cynt Marshall, misconduct by current and ful of women in positions American woman and as a to there we are not talking portunity to serve people is all of these, for sure. But former employees on the of power in the tradition- role model and mentor to about this at all and it’s no and a bigger cause. to many in the NBA world, business side of the Mav- ally male-dominated NBA. other women in sports and big deal and right now it is “I’m very competitive MFFL’s and the immedi- ericks. The affable CEO, who in management in any pro- because you don’t see a lot in a good way. I am driven ate Dallas/Fort Worth Me- Marshall, a former di- on any given day can be fession? of us. by competition. We (Mavs) troplex she’s much more. versity and inclusion senior found at a local school en- MARSHALL: “It’s a This is an opportunity to want to set the NBA stan- She’s arguably the woman executive at AT&T, was couraging young students, blessing in disguise – an bring up other women and dard by 2019 for diversity who saved the Dallas Mav- brought on board as CEO holding court in Mavs employee used these words I love that. I’m loving it.” and inclusion. One em- ericks franchise. to oversee the investigation staff meetings, participat- – for the team and the Marshall said her posi- ployee thought ‘that’s im- “She just great. If I and right the franchise’s ing in conference calls and League. tion is also another chance possible.’ And we did it. had known her sooner, my ship. cheering on the team at I get asked a lot about “to discuss the business I want us to be the best: life would have been a lot The independent inves- American Airlines Center, his. To me, it’s a position case for diversity and in- leading, motivating and easier,” said Mavs owner, tigation into the allegations understands her position of service because I like to clusion in 2018. They be- inspiring people. I will do Mark Cuban. Marshall was took several months and and knows its importance practice servant leadership. lieve there is not a bottom that, whether at home with hired by Cuban in Febru- was announced as complet- in history. It means I have the oppor- line benefit to having a -di ed on Sept. 1. As a result Marshall recently spent tunity to serve. It means for verse group around people {See MARSHALL A-8}

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• JULIANNE MALVEAUX • • CONGRESSMAN CEDRIC L. RICHMOND (D-LA-02), CHAIR OF NNPA NEWSWIRE CONTRIBUTOR THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS • Listen — A 2019 Challenge Because of the CBC, the Farm Bill Includes in Memory of Robby Gregg Millions for HBCUs, Black Farmers, and I'm leaving 2018 “Belonging: How Our Rural Communities of Color behind, with its myriad of Need to Connect is Tearing In 1986, on her award- Americans in the United trials and tribulations. For Us Apart” (Berrett-Koehler winning “Control” album, States is heirs’ property, me, many of the challenges Publishers, 2018). singer-songwriter Janet which is property that is revolved around the It’s a great read about Jackson asked: “What have passed down without a will unhealthy atmosphere in the ways our human ten- you done for me lately?” or transfer of title. Before Washington, D.C., and dencies to belong work This is a question the Con- now, owners of heirs’ prop- that's not likely to change. both for us and against us. gressional Black Caucus erty were unable to get the But many of the challenges, Part of the book recounts (CBC) is asked a lot. Well, credentials that are joys, and sorrows were also Howard’s journey around here’s our latest answer to required to access USDA personal. One of them was the country talking and lis- that question: Since its programs that could help the loss of Robby Gregg, tening to people who voted founding in 1971, the CBC them resolve heirs’ proper- has used the legislative ty issues. The CBC fought Jr., a diversity expert and Julianne Malveaux for 45, some of whom consultant at Cook Ross, a regret their vote, and others process to right historic to address this contradic- wrongs and to give a voice tion in the Farm Bill. diversity and inclusion firm Robby and I had been who stand by it. He walked Cedric L. Richmond to the voiceless, and that’s Finally, because of in the DC area that was friends for a while, but he away with a more nuanced exactly what we did in the Finally, the 19 histori- issues that Black farmers founded by my dear friend was no fan of my con- understanding of 45 sup- $867 billion Farm Bill that cally Black land-grant uni- experience both within and Howard Ross. frontational style, and he porters, which he shares in passed Congress, which versities will get at least $2 outside of USDA, the CBC Robby died unexpect- didn't mind telling me. He the book, along with tech- includes millions for million in additional feder- fought to include a provi- edly at 58, just a week was offended by my Face- niques for having civil, HBCUs, Black farmers, al funding for scholarships sion in the Farm Bill that before Christmas. Alarmed book page, which is a com- even friendly, and informa- and rural communities of that they can use to attract protects the Department’s at not having heard from bination of policy analysis, tive conversations. color. new students. This funding Civil Rights Division from him, a friend went to his organizing, and personal When I interviewed As a result of the CBC’s will come from the $80 reorganization and political home and found him gone. sharing. Because I live in a Howard a few weeks ago, efforts, 19 historically million scholarship pro- interference. Specifically, Unless you are part of the gentrified neighborhood he threw out the suggestion Black land-grant universi- gram ($40 million in the provision prevents the D&I community (as diver- where, in my opinion, my of lunching with those with ties will now get millions mandatory funding and $40 Division from implement- sity experts call them- melanin-deficient neigh- whom I have profound dis- of dollars that states have million in discretionary ing actions, policies, or selves), connected to Wake bors can be entitled and agreements. I scoffed at it, been denying them for funding) that the CBC decision documents until a Forest University (Robby inconsiderate, with a sprin- considering it an utter waste years. According to federal fought to get included in civil rights analysis is con- was a 1983 graduate), or kling of racism thrown in, I of time in many cases. The law, states are required to the Farm Bill. ducted by the Department part of the vast Maya vent on my page about the day after our interview, match federal funding dol- When I first came to on how well the Division Angelou extended family Brads and the Beckys. And Robby Gregg, Jr. was found lar-for-dollar for land-grant Congress, the CBC had just processes and resolves civil (Robby was one of Dr. Robby didn’t like it. He dead, and I wondered if universities, but many helped thousands of Black rights complaints. This Maya's students at Wake, responded that if I didn’t there was a message in his HBCUs have not been get- farmers win a billion-dollar analysis is necessary to and an ardent supporter of like my neighborhood, I passing for me. After all, ting what they are owed. In settlement against the U.S. protect the civil rights of the Maya Angelou school in should move from the home had we not had that delight- fact, a 2013 report by the Department of Agriculture USDA employees, contrac- Washington, D.C.), you I’ve lived in for 20 years. ful long lunch, my friend Association of Public and (USDA) for discriminating tors, and beneficiaries (e.g. probably wouldn’t know Not. I became so angered and I would not have had Land-grant Universities against them for federal Black farmers). Robby. He was a man worth by his suggestion that we rapprochement. found that from 2010-12, farm loans. It took work to My last day as CBC knowing. began to avoid each other So, in memory of and in 61 percent of the historical- get that settlement and it chair is Wednesday, Janu- I’m writing about and cease interaction. tribute to Robby and, equal- ly Black land-grant univer- took more work to make ary 2. Members of the CBC Robby because his memory An unpleasant encoun- ly importantly, to do my part sities did not receive 100 sure that settlement was can’t be chair for more than has challenged me to make ter at a social gathering (I in exploring the possibility percent of the one-to-one paid out. But the CBC’s one Congress so I’ll be a 2019 resolution. I am was wrong to carry our dis- of more civility in our dis- matching funds from their fight for Black farmers passing the torch on to going to endeavor to listen agreement into that space) course, I’m challenging respective states. Now continues. Congresswoman Karen more, especially to people I prompted me to reach out, myself to do more listening. states are required to report As a result of the CBC’s Bass (D-CA-37) who I’m disagree with. I’m going to and the result was a won- And I’ll promise an oppo- to Congress how much efforts, Black farmers will confident will take the seek some of these people derful three-hour lunch nent at least three minutes of funding they’re providing now be able to get the train- CBC to higher heights. For out for conversation, and where we offered each uninterrupted time, as long to both historically Black ing and resources they need me, chairing the CBC has I'm also planning to have other the gift of listening. I as I’m not on the air. I’m land-grants and their pre- to better run their farms been an opportunity of a tea or a meal (without thinkwebothwalkedaway challenging you to do the dominantly White peers. through USDA’s Farming lifetime. But the thing I’m knives – halfway joking) feeling affirmed, if not in same. Not just in the name This is something the CBC Opportunities Training and most proud of is this: with a few of them. While I perfect agreement or align- of Robby Gregg, but in the has been fighting for for Outreach Program (FOTO), Despite a White House and will never let go of my ment. We could agree that interest of community. over two decades. a program that is a combina- Congress that was hostile commitments to social and we loved and respected Julianne Malveaux is an In addition to this new tion of the USDA’s Begin- to bettering the lives of economic justice, to racial each other and shared com- author and economist. Her reporting requirement, at ning Farmer and Rancher African Americans, the parity, and to reparations, mon values, even if our latest book “Are We Better least three of these institu- Development Program and CBC was still able to get a knowing Robby made me ways of going about things Off? Race, Obama and Pub- tions will get a research the Outreach and Assistance lot done, and the policies realize that it is also impor- was different. lic Policy” is available via center, called a “Center of for Socially Disadvantaged and programs included in tant to open oneself up to Robby and I shared an www.amazon.com for book- Excellence,” that will allow Farmers and Ranchers and the Farm Bill is just one of thought-provoking conver- appreciation for Howard ing, wholesale inquiries or them to lead the nation in Veteran Farmers and Ranch- many examples. Happy sations with those we dis- Ross, the founder of Cook for more info visit www. research on food insecurity ers, the latter of which pro- holidays to you and your agree with. Ross and author of juliannemalveaux.com. issues that affect African vides grants to organizations family. that work with farmers of • MARC MORIAL • Americans in both rural Congressman Cedric L. and urban communities. color and farmers who are Richmond represents the PRESIDENT AND CEO NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE It’s no secret that a lot of veterans. The combined 2nd District of Louisiana, low-income, Black com- FOTO program will get $50 which includes parts of munities are food deserts – million in federal funding, a New Orleans and Baton meaning that there’s no $20 million increase from Rouge. He is also the chair First Step Act is the Most Important Federal place for the people who previous years. of the 48-member, bicamer- live in these communities As a result of the CBC al, bipartisan Congression- Criminal Justice Reform in Decades to get fresh fruits and veg- efforts, Black farmers will al Black Caucus (CBC), etables. The hope is that the also be able to more easily which was established in “For too long, sentenc- effect. In addition to reduc- research coming out of pass their farms on to their 1971. Follow him on Twit- ing in our country has been ing overcrowding, the these Centers of Excellence families. Some estimates ter at @RepRichmond. overly severe and has dis- vocational and rehabilita- will help address this issue show that 60 percent of Follow the CBC on Twitter proportionately targeted tive programs that earn and others. land owned by African at @OfficialCBC. communities of color – inmates credit have been especially Black men. shown to reduce the likeli- Christian teaches me that cost taxpayers billions of programs like our Urban Reforming some of the most hood a participant will re- many people are capable of dollars, drained our econo- Reentry Jobs Program. And draconian federal sentenc- offend. redemption. And my my, compromised public much more work remains ing laws, including unfair The bill also requires instincts as a conservative safety, hurt our children, to be done at the state level, mandatory minimum sen- inmates to be housed with- make me believe that the and disproportionately where the vast majority of tences under two- and in 500 miles of their fami- government can be harmed communities of sentencing and incarcera- three-strikes laws, will lies when possible, and reformed to work better.” color while devaluing the tion takes place. make our system more just prohibits the shackling of Senator Cory Booker of very idea of justice in But the First Step Act … However, to be clear, the inmates while they are New Jersey wrote, “For the America.” represents a remarkable FIRST STEP Act is very Marc Morial pregnant, giving birth or in first time in a long time, As its name implies, the achievement of bipartisan much just that – a First postpartum recovery. with the passage of this bill Act is hardly the compre- cooperation, and we con- Step. It is a compromise of Urban League has been on Perhaps the most strik- into law, our country will hensive reform America gratulate and thank the a compromise, and we ulti- the forefront of criminal ing aspect of the bill is the make a meaningful break needs. We continue to work Congress members, staff mately need to make far justice reform for decades. far-ranging support it has from the decades of failed for elimination of cash bail and fellow civil rights greater reforms if we are to Over the last year, we have received across the politi- policies that led to mass for non-violent crimes, and organizations who helped right the wrongs that exist worked closely with mem- cal spectrum in this era of incarceration, which has more support for reentry to make it happen. in our criminal justice sys- bers of Congress to craft deep partisan polarization. tem.” – Senator Kamala the bill and garner support. It passed in the Senate by a Harris The Act would make vote of 7-12, while the David G. Brown Editorial Cartoon The U. S. Senate this the Fair Sentencing Act of House version passed earli- week took the most signifi- 2010 – reducing the dispar- er this year by a vote of cant step toward federal ity between crack and pow- 360-59. criminal justice reform in der cocaine sentences – Presidential advisor decades with the passage of retroactive. As many as Jared Kushner, who took a the First Step Act. As the 2,600 federal inmates, leading role in the effort, House previously had could see their sentences said, “For all those who are passed a nearly identical reduced. deserving of a second bill, and the President has It would ease mandato- chance, this legislation will committed to signing it, the ry minimum sentences make a meaningful and First Step Act is virtually under federal law, includ- measurable difference in assured of becoming law. ing the “three strikes” rule. their lives.” As part of our goal for It increases “good time Conservative Senator every American to have an credits” and “earned time Mike Lee of Utah wrote, equal right and responsibil- credits” that inmates can “My time as a prosecutor ity to fully participate in earn. It applies retroactive- also tells me that not every our democracy, and all peo- ly, potentially qualifying criminal is dangerous or ple to have a right to justice 4,000 inmates for release incapable of living a pro- and fairness, the National the day the bill goes into ductive life. My faith as a A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 16, 2019 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

It is in reaffirmation of tually beneficial alliances tion of U.S. society into a reveals its relevance and being, health and whole- the enduring issues ever with Latinos, Native Ameri- really post-racial-and-post- reaches its fulfillment inness of persons, families, before us, that I in the cans, Asians and others. racist center and force for concrete practice on earth, communities, humanity as practice of sanofa, remem- There is also advocacy freedom, justice and human whether in respect and a whole and the environ- ber and reach back to visit of a just and appropriate development in the world rightful treatment of hu- ment; and shared responsi- the need to craft a Black policy toward Africa, Haiti without the need for pro- mans or in the witness and bility for building the good Agenda and rebuild the and other African peoples paganda or pretention. This worship of God. world we all want and de- overarching Black Move- and our pan-African respon- means waging a relentless, Thus, this respect must serve. ment. For it is a vital need sibility toward them; as well resourceful and resilient be immediately joined with Said another way, our in order for us as a people: as advocacy of a just inter- struggle to create visions, a profound caring, a moral fundamental task and over- to do the work and wage national policy as a whole spaces and practices of life sensitivity and active con- arching agenda is to create and win the struggle for and the struggle for peace and living that are rooted cern for and commitment a basis, bulwark and bea- racial and social justice, and ending the wars, the de- in freedom, anchored in to the well-being of the con of life that honors our security of person and peo- struction of lives and lands, justice and grounded in human person. It means past, effectively engages ple, adequate and afford- and the waste of resources DR. MAULANA KARENGA principles of respect, car- feeling for fellow human our present and frames and able housing and health in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pales- ing and responsibility for beings, beginning with our- fosters a future worthy of care, economic well-being, tine and Yemen, and resist- and constant reference for ourselves, others and the selves, empathizing with the name and history Af- quality education, envi- ing the racism, religious oppressed and struggling world and a resultant ethics them and wanting for them rican. By basis I mean a ronmental care, and other chauvinism and imperial groups and peoples in this of sharing. a better life, and working solid moral, material and vital goods, in a word, lib- banditry that undergird and country and around the To really go forward and struggling with them to rational ground for a good eration, a good life and the inspire these direct and oth- world. without woeful confusion achieve it. Likewise, there life, rooted in our own cul- world being of the world. er proxy wars. And in the Thus, the need is for and paralyzing contradic- must be added to profound ture, on which to stand, The issues, events, con- midst of all these problems, us to craft a Black agenda tions, it is indispensable respect and caring, a deep grow and continuously cerns and conflicts that there is a rising rightwing rooted in the best of our that we work within a sense of responsibility for grasp for the good, great affected our lives and in- force that is negatively af- human rights and social philosophical framework and to ourselves, others and eternal. By bulwark I formed our struggles of fecting the language, moral justice tradition and build which grounds our collec- and the world, rooted and mean a self-conscious ca- last year still stretch out reasoning and sense of pos- a Movement to do this and tive vocation of work and reflected in constant and pacity and social force of before us as vital and un- sibility, even among us as a then use this agenda to in- struggle. Every right and enabling practice. our people themselves, to finished work, following people, and an obvious lack form the struggle we wage righteous agenda must be- Central to any project pursue our goals and pro- us into the New Year with of a national Black agenda and will ultimately win. gin, be conceived and car- and program, any real and duce and protect our gains the persistent counsel and and a Movement to craft, This, then, is again the be- ried out with genuine moral relevant agenda must also and pass them on to future caution of Amilcar Ca- embrace and pursue this ginning of another year of consideration for real live be the cultivation of and generations to guard and bral to: “Mask no difficul- agenda. our ongoing striving and human beings as possess- commitment to an ethics expand. And by beacon, I ties, tell no lies and claim We have been told that struggle to achieve, secure ors of dignity and divin- of sharing, i.e., of creating mean that in waging this no easy victories.” The a Black agenda is a narrow and live good lives – lives ity, whose very persons and sharing good together. struggle and building this critical issues and areas of agenda and cannot be em- of dignity and meaning; and lives are sacred and It requires a commitment life, we “lift up the light concern and struggle this braced at the national level material, physical and psy- worthy of the highest re- in principle and practice that lasts,” those spiritual year and last, of necessity, and cannot be advocated chological well-being; and spect. It must be a respect to: shared status of equal and ethical principles that include the resisting con- by the major Black groups of a solid sense of security that recognizes their right worth and rights; shared speak to and reflect the tinuing police violence and or put forth as a good case and harmony in rightful re- to live lives of freedom, knowledge for a good life best of what it means to general systemic violence, for funding, although other lationship with and in the dignity and decency. Too and a decent living; shared be African and human and indispensable repairing groups advocate their own world. And this struggle, often people give inexpen- space of neighborhood, serve as an indispensable and strengthening of male/ particular agendas. But the rightfully waged and even- sive and easily-offered lip country and environment; source of our position- female relations and build- Black agenda for America is tually won, will not only service to respect for other shared wealth of country ing and plotting course ing the Black family; un- not narrow and has always serve our interests but also humans as an abstract prin- and world; shared power and pushing forward with employment and economic been inclusive and about the interests of this country ciple which requires little of people over their des- strength, dignity and auda- enterprise; the quality and freedom, justice, equality and the world. For it will or no practice. But as we tiny and daily lives; shared cious determination. cost of education; afford- and shared power. It is the complete the transforma- say in Kawaida, every idea interests in the rights, well- able and accessible health White agenda that has been care and housing; mas- restrictive, racist, nativist, • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY sive incarceration of Black segregationist and enslav- men; the HIV/AIDS pan- ing. It is our struggle that not demic and the increased re- only expanded the realm of lentless toll it has taken on freedom and justice in this our community as a whole; country, but transformed The word “accountabil- pending on the group, such Although brutally en- continuing loss of homes, it in ways that its White ity” is used so often and behavior could be contrary slaved and stripped of land and wealth; continu- founding fathers could not indiscriminately, it has be- to its purpose and rules and family, values, language ous return and rebuilding imagine or accept. Indeed, come a meaningless buzz even inconsistent with the and culture, Blacks are ar- in New Orleans; relations it is our struggle and its hu- word, especially for those person’s professed “buy-in” guably, the most resilient with the labor movement; man and civil rights and so- in leadership positions. to the group’s mission. people in history. But too immigration and African cial justice agenda that has Today’s column again ex- This example may many of us are complicit peoples, and building mu- become a model, inspiration amines the implications of seem trivial, but I would in prolonging our systemic a disconnection between argue that it is a snapshot oppression by failing to the los aNgeles seNtiNel the rhetoric and reality of of what occurs all the time honestly and consistently accountability among Af- and sometimes with seri- challenge barriers to civil rican Americans leaders, ous negative consequences rights, social justice, and especially. (The definition for the person or the group. most important, for us, hu- of accountable includes I’m sure those who have man rights. Lasting solu- DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. LARRY AUBRY Executive Publisher / CEO “obliged to account for worked extensively with a tions to the 21st Century’s JENNIFER J. THOMAS one’s acts…and accepting tions is typically episodic, group to develop common daunting (mythical “post Publisher responsibility for one’s ac- only a moment, not the ground and/or unity on im- racial”) challenges require KENNETH R. THOMAS tions or inactions.”) The start of sustained, collabor- portant issues like police that we re-dedicate our- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) discussion, while general, ative protest. This column abuse, education and poli- selves to respecting one an- RUTH WASHINGTON Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) applies to Black leadership posed the question whether tics, resonate with this mun- other and work together for COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. accountability at virtually there would be sustainable dane example and have no real change, anything less Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) every level- elected offi- accountability following trouble supplying their own will not get the job done. PAMELA A. BAKEWELL cials, civic leaders, leaders Trayvon Martin’s murder,) accounts about the contra- Accountability should Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. of community and neighbor and many since). Was it re- dictions of individuals’, and always be a top-down, Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff groups and organizations, ally a spark that would ig- groups’, stated priorities bottom-up proposition. It BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL the press, educators and nite sustainable protest or versus their actual behavior. starts with parents exercis- Executive Assistant to the Publisher even to gang leaders- all simply another opportunity, This discussion also re- ing greater responsibility, Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) relate to the forward prog- wasted? (Certainly, The lates to problems and ad- respect and control of their BRANDON I. 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By Stacy Brown overwhelmingly White.” tainable horticultural prac- gardening and more. young men who had their Washington Informer It’s a dilemma that the tices, landscape problem “Upon completion of GEDs were able to get the University of the District of solving, and vegetable and all coursework and 50 training and hands-on lec- The nation’s first Afri- Columbia has continued to ornamental growing, on a hours as a volunteer in- tures and they got certified can-American landscape do its part in solving. small and large scale. Par- tern, each student will be and then hired at DPR.” architect, David A. Willis- The College of Agri- ticipants must complete issued a Master Gardener Mandatory orientation ton, got his start in 1896 at culture, Urban Sustain- the online Master Garden- Certificate,” Bandier said. and training sessions will Cornell, one of the first uni- ability and Environmental er Program Application by The program is open begin in January for the versities to open its doors Sciences (CAUSES), of the Friday, Dec. 21. to DC residents only and program and the winter pro- to Black men and women. University of the District Currently, there are 45 they’re not required to gram begins in February. But Williston didn’t ex- of Columbia (UDC), again spaces in each cohort that possess any previous gar- “When people come to actly start a trend for Afri- will offer the D.C. Master will be filled on a first- dening experience. my class, you really don’t can Americans in the field Gardener Program, encour- come, first-served basis, Bandier said the city is realize the different fields of gardening, however. aging African Americans Bandier said. Applicants staunchly behind the pro- out there in horticulture and What a published report in and other minorities to par- will receive a notice with- gram. agriculture,” Bandier said. 2005 noted still holds true ticipate. in two business days of “Mayor Muriel Bowser “It could lead to a lot of today: “The labor force “We have students from COURTESY PHOTO their application status. gave the university money great things.” in the green industry is every single ward and I will More Blacks are mak- Two weeks before the firstand the designation for the For more information dominated by minorities, tell you right now that one- ing gardening their major class, participants must at- university is equity im- about the program or to ap- especially Hispanics. But third to one-quarter are Af- emphasis. tend one of the mandatory perative,” Bandier said. ply, go to www.udc.edu/ for degreed horticulturists rican American,” said San- orientations. “I’ve been here 17 and a causes/land-grant/center- involved in the propagation dy Farber Bandier, UDC’s we have to reach out to ev- Curriculum topics in- half years we had a Master for-urban-agriculture-gar- and production of plants, Master Gardener program erybody.” clude botany, soils and Gardener Program where dening-education/master- the design and care of gar- coordinator. “We have it The program’s mission is fertilizers, hydroponics/ I had a partnership with gardener-program. dens and the supervision of opened to everyone and it’s to train and educate partici- aquaponics, landscape de- the Department of Parks crews, the landscape is still funded by the USDA, so pants on effective and sus- sign, fruit and vegetable and Recreation in DC and

By Lynette Monroe founding Elevate Collegiate Francis said. Program Assistant, NNPA Charter School, slated to Elevate Collegiate Char- ESSA Awareness Campaign open Fall 2020. ter School seeks to provide Francis has visited an accessible high-quality Rebecca Francis, like over 25 high-performing option to underserved stu- most dynamic leaders of our schools across the nation to dents in Houston. Their time, recognized a problem learn what it takes to make mission is to equip all pre- and created a solution. As a award-winning, high-qual- kindergarten through fifth former behavioral counsel- ity public charter schools. grade scholars with the aca- COURTESY PHOTO or, fourth grade teacher, and She believes charter schools demic knowledge and char- Rebecca Francis is an alumna of the University of Houston where she earned international high school offer an alternative option acter development neces- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in African American Studies. psychology and English lit- to parents and students who sary to set forth confidently erature instructor, Francis’ are not satisfied with the op- on the path to college. El- prioritization of computer charter schools. ESSA de- Studies. Houston is one of professional resume alone tions available to them. Al- evate Collegiate Charter science. In the eight larg- fines a high-quality charter the most diverse cities in qualifies her to lead thoughin the she supports tradi- School strongly believes est tech companies, Afri- school as an educational the nation and there are field of education. Buttional her public, neighborhood that they are not just respon- can Americans make up institution that shows evi- currently roughly 22,000 personal experience as an schools, Francis recognizes sible for providing a college less than 5 percent of the dence of strong academic students on alternative adolescent in the Bay Area, the reality that all schools preparatory education to workforce. So, our chal- results or growth and has school option waiting list. traveling 45 minutes across are not created equal and students, but also to help in- lenge is also to figure outno significant issues with Elevate Collegiate town to attend a higher per- that traveling far away from still the character traits nec- innovative ways to infuse fiscal management or pro- Charter School seeks to forming school in a more home can inhibit children’s essary for them to be posi- coding, robotics, and basic cedural compliance. ESSA provide the individual- affluent neighborhood, social development. tive members in their class, computer software to light gives states more flex- ized learning support to- sparked the passion she “As a little girl, traveling school, and community. that tech spark in the cur- ibility to states to decide wards mastery that ESSA needed to lead effectively. long distances in pursuit of Increased access to op- riculum.” how to incorporate charter encourages. It will do so Now Francis is look- a higher quality education portunity is a major goal of Title IV, Part C, of the schools into their account- by hiring teachers with ing to expand her passion I thought, ‘What is wrong Elevate Collegiate Charter Every Student Succeeds ability systems, but most experience teaching un- for equity in education to with the school in my own School. “We see educa- Act (ESSA), entitled, state charter school laws derserved populations and Houston, Texas. Drawing neighborhood? Why does tion as a tool that all chil- “Expanding Opportunity hold charter schools to the who have the passion to from her studies at the Pur- something like this not exist dren need to unlock their Through Quality Charter same standards as their do so effectively and con- pose Preparatory Academy closer to my home?’” Les- greatest potential.” Francis Schools,” supports the -in traditional public school sistently. in Nashville, Tennessee, sons reiterated as a profes- says, “To better serve mi- creased accessibility of counterparts. To learn more about Francis is proposing a new, sional, “then, as an educator nority and low-income stu- high-quality public char- Why Houston? Rebec- the Every Student Suc- independent, PreK-5 public it became more clear that dents, this charter school ter schools. State entities ca is an alumna of the Uni- ceeds Act (ESSA) and the charter school in the Bayou children on different ends will feature double literacy can even receive grants versity of Houston where innovative opportunities it City. Through a Building of the income spectrum blocks, which we hope will from the federal govern- she earned Bachelor of affords to Black students, Excellent Schools Fellow- were receiving vastly differ- promote advanced liter- ment to open and prepare Arts in Psychology with a check out nnpa.org/essa. ship, she is designing and ent education experiences,” ary skills, and an increased for the operation of new minor in African American

is how he’s done all of this Despite constant criti- 2005), the years he won James {continued from Pg. A-1} while embracing his unique cism, James has remained the Tour de France; Tiger opportunity to positively im- dominant in all facets of Woods, who won in 1997, signed for at-risk chil- ing in 102 games through pact communities in need.” life this year, which is why 1999, 2000 and 2006; and dren to receive a quality Thursday. James remains a leader he edged out 2018 cham- Michael Jordan (1991- education. “In addition to being both on the court and off it, pions Mookie Betts of 1993), earned the award “It is already such a suc- on everyone’s short list as all while being unafraid to the Boston Red Sox and every year he won the cess,” James told AP. “And one of the league’s all-time use his platform to speak for Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin NBA championship with it’s something that I never greatest players, LeBron is the underrepresented and for for this AP distinction. He the Chicago Bulls. For thought was possible, un- among the hardest working what he believes. received 78 points in bal- James, the first two awards til we made it happen. So players and is a thoughtful “The next star is out loting by U.S. editors and came in 2016 when he yes, it’s been a pretty good and impactful leader,” re- there,’’ James said. “And news directors. ended Cleveland’s 52-year year.” marked NBA Commission- I’m not just talking sports. It is James’ third time championship drought Though the three-time er, Adam Silver. “He serves Doctor, nurse, pilots, they’re earning the AP Male Ath- with the Cavaliers first- NBA champion did not on the executive committee out there. The one thing they lete of the Year, as he joined ever NBA championship, earn his fourth NBA title of the Players Association need is knowing that people elite company alongside and in 2013 with the Mi- this year, he has averaged even as he builds an im- care about them and care Lance Armstrong (2002- ami Heat.

28.7 points, 8.8 rebounds pressive media company of about their lives. I believe COURTESY PHOTO and 8.4 assists in 2018 be- his own. And what’s most it’s part of my job, and I take tween his time with the inspiring, and no surprise it very seriously, to try to tap Cavaliers and Lakers play- given his talent and focus, into that.’’ NASA {continued from Pg. A-1}

the first African Ameri- cluding Charles Bolden, throughout my career.” can woman to be promoted Frederick Gregory, Dr. As far advice goes, Mc- Celebration of Life to manager of the Crew Bernard Harris, and Mae Dougle encourages young Escape Equipment (CEE). Jemison. women of color who are This position required In the course of her interested in pursuing a ca- Sharon Elaine Nickens McDougle to oversee the career rising through the reer in aerospace, science, United Space Alliance ranks and setting history, or any other STEM related to Los Angeles an administrative creden- Flight Crew Equipment: McDougle was awarded fields to “not be afraid.” in her youth. tial from University of San Crew Escape Equipment the “Silver Snoopy,” the “There are many career She graduated Francisco and retired as Lab (AECS) which is Space Flight Awareness paths in these fields – you from Dorsey a principal from Burbank responsible for support- Honoree Award, the USA don’t have to become an High School Elementary. Sharon was ing astronaut crews on Employee of the Month astronaut. Anything is pos- (1959) and ob- recognized by the City of missions. According to a Teamwork Award, the sible, but you do have to tained her BA Los Angeles for develop- statement McDougle gave USA Employee of the work hard to achieve suc- in Education ing “Successful Transition on NASA’s website, the Month Community Ser- cess. I advise them to not and graduated, To English Proficiency” team “assists the astro- vice Award, and the cov- put off going to college, with honors, and for creating “Games naut crews in donning and eted Women of Color in but to complete their edu- from Cali- not Gangs” with the Losdoffing the suit, as well as Flight Award from astro- cation goals immediately fornia State Angeles Police Department strapping the crew into the naut legend Jemison. after leaving high school. University, to combat poor physical fit- shuttle before launch and In previous interviews, And lastly, please help Los Angeles ness in children. She was a recovering the crew upon McDougle has been asked each other out; lend a hand (1963). She dedicated mother and edu- landing.” to reflect on her experi- to another sister of color married Dr. cator who passed December Prior to her 22 year ences as well as challeng- whenever possible. Even Cyrus Greene 6, 2018, but her bright spirit career coming to a close es she faced a woman of in this day and age there and they lives on through her chil- in 2011, due to the Space color in the field. In hermay only be one or two raised their dren, Kimberly, Christine, Shuttle program ending, response, she stated, “I women of color in these Sharon Elaine Nickens three children in View Park, Cyrus, Elaine, grandchil- she had the opportunity was very fortunate to not fields,” said McDougle in was born in New York City CA. Sharon obtained her dren, Giselle and Milahn, to suit up notable African have any real challenges. I a Black Girl Nerds Inter- on July 13, 1941 and moved Masters in Education and and close friends. American astronauts in- feel I was treated very well view. A-8 NEWS A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY DECEMBER 3, 2019 26, 2013

NAACP {continued from Pg. A-1} ing police investigate atically murdered…” While his death as a murder,” she the reports suggests there added. is no evidence yet regard- The St. Louis County ing this, numerous media NAACP is joining the McK- reports have confirmed the innies family in the call for surveillance of Black activ- transparency and justice ists by Federal agencies. regarding the murder of Earlier this year groups Danye Jones. “There’s tooColor of Change and the many unanswered ques- Center for Constitutional tions that we are demand- Rights filed a lawsuit against ing answers to,” said John DHS and the FBI regarding Gaskin III, St. Louis County information on the govern- NAACP President. “We ment’s tracking of activists support Mrs. McKinnies call involved in the Movement for justice and transparency for Black Lives. in the death of her son.” For McKinnies, the most According to a report in pressing matter right now is the Washington Post several justice regarding her son’s deaths of Ferguson Activists death. since 2014 have “inspired “This is about justice! speculation that Ferguson All Black lives matter and PHOTO CREDIT: FACEBOOK protesters are being system- so does the life of my son!” Dayne Jones

now the first member of Con- gress to actually call for him Trump {continued from Pg. A-4} to resign. Nine members of Julian Carlos Wright the House have either stated on the record that President Julian Carlos Wright Trump should be impeached was born in Atlanta, or assisted in moving articles Georgia on February 4, of impeachment to the floor 1996. Wright graduated of the U.S. House. from Hampton Univer- The impeachment effort sity with a Bachelor of against Trump has been led Science in Liberal Stud- by Rep. Al Green of Texas. ies, with a concentration In October 2017, Rep. Green in political science in drafted an impeachment May of 2018. He served resolution and articles of as the Hampton Univer- impeachment and attempted sity Pirate Battalion as to have it considered on the the Company Command- House floor against the wish- er, Assistant S-3 (Op- es of Democratic leadership. erations Officer), and S-4 Rep. Green would be (Logistics Officer). - Dur joined a year later by Reps. ing his tenure in AROTC, PHOTO CREDIT: YOU TUBE Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), he also participated in Rep. Gwen Moore Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio). Color Guard and Ranger COURTESY PHOTO Non-CBC members Rep. Challenge. Wright was Julian Carlos Wright December 2018 featured that didn’t include billionsBrad Sherman (D-Calif.),commissioned as Second a turbulent series of events in funding for a wall at the Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.), SteveLieutenant in the Signal United States Army Of- acknowledge God, his around the 45th President. U.S. and Mexican border. Cohen (D-Tenn.), AdrianoCorps during a ceremo- ficer in his family mother(His Nicole Rocher; His Secretary of Defense, Two children died in U.S. Espaillat (D-NY), Pramilany at the University of great-great-grandfather sister Ravyn Wright; retired Marine General custody as Trump Adminis- Jayapal (D-WA) and JohnSouthern California and Rocher was an officer grandmother Jonyvonne James Mattis, resigned. The tration policy on immigra- Yarmuth (D-Ky.). will attend the Basic Of- in the French Navy). He Rocher; aunt Schellee White House chief of staff, tion was led by relative pol- Currently President ficer Leadership Course is looking forward to Rocher; grand-uncle & John Kelly, set a time for his icy novice, Stephen Miller. Trump’s approval in rating Fort Gordon, is Georgia achieving many more aunt Timothy & Adrian departure. The federal gov- Though many other only 40 percent. Democrats in the spring. This year accomplishments with Robinson and the rest of ernment partly shut down as members of Congress have will take control of the U.S. has been a major mile- the continued support of his village for helping Trump reportedly became been consistently critical House on January 3rd. stone in Wright’s life, his family and friends. him become the man he angry with a budget bill of the President, Moore is as he became the firstWright would like to is today.

are surprised by Trump’s ple in America is inextrica- formative and functional for 20 days, and the dollar Black {continued from Pg. A-1} racism, which is as igno- bly linked to Black people Black Agenda. It is time to in the White community rant as it is blatant. Don- in Africa, the Caribbeans speak with one voice and in circulates 17 days. made-up label. that race does not exist, ald Trump knows a thing and around the world. our community focus on: In 2019, the challenge “In the wake of fresh and America is a colorless or two about ‘shitholes’ “Great men like Marcus 1. Education for Blacks in America is to deaths at the hands of po- society. When our racist- – the label he apparently Garvey, W.E.B. Du Bois, 2. Jobs and employ- work together with a Black lice officers in the world’s in-chief makes it no secret bestowed on El Salvador, and Malcolm X all knew ment united front and depend on greatest nation, we the that he is a neo-Nazis sym- Haiti, and various African that a people are only re- 3. Criminal justice each other based on a Black people of the Black race pathizer, it is time for Black nations during an Oval spected when it has a nation 4. Health Agenda. We can no longer are once again the object Americans to open up their Office meeting about- worthy im of respect. They 5. Economics think our government un- of renewed worldwide at- eyes, unify, and work to- migration,” says Richard knew that for us to reclaim 6. Politics and voting der Trump is working to tention. Questions of injus- gether. Wolffe of the Guardian. power we must first reclaim 7. Housing and envi- save the Black Race, we tices in the United States It is no accident that Black Americans in dignity, and that comes ronment, and must save our self. have been duly raised and Trump is driven by an irra- 2018 and beyond must through the construction 8. Family Our dignity and respect protested. And, once again, tional hatred of everything reclaim their unity and of a solid Black state with The buying power of must begin as Black people the Black cultural elites in Obama, and there are very restore the dignity of the a demonstrable level of the African American com- in our families, and then America are talking about few African Americans Black race in America and development and prosper- munity is $1.1 trillion, but our community, our coun- racism, discrimination, in his administration. On around the globe. Racism ity – and which can stand it only circulates 6 hours try, and then the world. The racial profiling, andthe other hate, hand, President is not limited to the United as a powerful advocate for in our community, and the great W.E.B. DuBois says, among other issues,” says Trump calls neo-Nazis States, and today we hear the global Black,” states Asians keep a dollar in “The problem of the twen- Chigozie Obioma. good people as they carry how China, India and other Obioma. their community 120 times tieth century is the problem It is absurd and ridicu- torches and shouting about nations are taking over Af- It is time for Blacks in longer than African Ameri- of the color line,” and noth- lous to think in 2018, under racist purity. rica economically. The fate America to operate with cans. The Jewish keep the ing has changed in the 21st the Trump administration, “Far too many people and survival of Black peo- respect, and work with a dollar in their community century.

TMN: What is your gest failure was also my all the time. The headlines MARSHALL: “I wake {continued from Pg. A-2} biggest accom¬plishment? biggest professional learn- might suggest I am just up every morning to do the Marshall MARSHALL: Laying ing. I had a job, big pro- dealing with personnel is- best I can do for people. I that, whether at home of my favorites. I send it to a good foun¬dation for motion in the Pacific Bell sues, walking people out may not get it right every with family or out making my kids all the time. There my children to thrive and days. I was so excited the door. What they don’tday. But I work hard to a difference in the lives of is a bigger plan. It is a posi- flourish. All are adopted. about this job, was going see is that I’ve lost nightsbring people together and other people on a daily ba- tive plan. It is hopeful. You They had educational out to meet everyone, all of sleep. It’s just part of thebe a light in this world and sis. need to be optimistic about challenges, learning dis- the people, getting to know job. I am just responding to deal with the dark forces in My optimism glass is the fu¬ture and what He has abilities, weren’t, slated them etc. I used to say that people’s actions and every- the world. I feel uniquely half-full, light at the end of for you. Overall it is a good to be successful in school my motto was: I do my one thinks I am just over equipped by God to bring tunnel – even though some- plan. “ or even in life. I played a people work by day, my here being a witch. positive things to this times it’s a train. But you get TMN: What is your big- small part in laying a foun- paperwork by night. I was “People don’t real- world. This is all I am try- past it. I am the child of my gest pet peeve? dation educationally and a very hands-on servant ize that I am a math geek, ing to do. mother. I saw her endure a MARSHALL: I don’t spiritually,” Marshall says leader. but I love math. I wanted I accepted this job be- lot: challenges, being poor. like it when people don’t of her now 20, 23, 26 and To me (paying atten- to be a math teacher when cause a won¬derful man And she al¬ways said it’s tell the truth. My husband 35-year-old children. tion to paperwork) was I was growing up. I love – Mark Cuban - called me how you live, not where. would say, ‘Yes, Cynthia, In great candor, Mar- secondary. What I learned numbers, I’m very detailed with sincerity, passion, She always put a math book people lie.’ We can’t alwaysshall went on to disclose the hard way, had I been oriented. I know when to genuinely and asked me to and Bible in my hands. I al- deal with the truth. I can that she birthed five -chil paying atten¬tion to the come up. I’m pretty ana- help address the issues in ways believe there are good handle the truth. That is a dren, suffered four second- reports, I would have lytical, more so than emo- this place even though he things out there. I believe big thing for me. Character semester miscar¬riages caught it (a significant- tional. er I don’t think they didn’t know about them. people are genuinely good, is the first one. It is about and had a daughter born ror) earlier. But it would took normally know that. I said yes because I all flawed, which is why telling the truth, doing what four months premature me months and I learned If you’re on my team, you wanted to serve. I am for- we need to be our brother’s you say you will do, and if who only lived six months. a valuable les¬son. I have know this. I am an optimis- tunate I said yes. I have keeper.” something happens, just tell “The Lord treated me bet- to integrate, some stuff you tic person but I know how fallen in love with all the Of her optimism, Mar- the truth. Another pet peeve ter than Job. I got qua- have to pay attention to, set to handle things, confront people who work here: shall says: “I’ve always is when people have biases druple for my trouble. I your prior¬ities, pay atten- it, deal with the unpleas- the NBA, the owners, em- been like that. I also got it that negatively affect how thought I had a plan and tion to all of it because if antry but it’s just not all ployees, etc., some of the from growing up watching they treat people, how they He said ‘no, I have the you don’t you will miss sweetness. I have a bad best people. It was a whole the Lord turnaround situa- work, etc. All of this comes plan. You and Ken (her something. Now I strive to alter ego – Janell. People industry I didn’t know tion after situation, and in to work with you. When hus¬band) will take care ofstrike the balance.” think I can’t get stern or about. I have fallen in love. my own life, having a ca- you are not open and don’tthem.’ All of them belong TMN: What is the big- firm, but I can – just withI’m just trying to make a reer, overcom¬ing things, want to be open, not giving to us. gest misconception about a smile.” dif¬ference. etc. It always works out. peo¬ple a chance, etc. and TMN: What is your you? TMN: What do you There is a plan. The scrip- oper¬ating in a world that is biggest failure? MARSHALL: “People want people to know about ture Jeremiah 29:11 is one not inclusive and diverse. MARSHALL: “My big- think that I am super tough Cynt Marshall? THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-9 African Americans Were Russian Targets in 2016 Election BY PETER WHITE and undermine support for followers. The 30 pages Facebook and Google to Critics say Google and The Tennessee Tribune Hillary Clinton. The Russian aimed at African Americans combat “fake news” and Facebook have restricted persuaders used virtually all drew 1.2 million. In addi- develop ways to remove alternative news while cor- The Senate Intelligence platforms including second- tion, the Russians launched a inappropriate content. At porate news outlets have Committee released two tier ones like Reddit, Gab, Twitter barrage to confuse first Facebook’s Zuckerberg gotten a pass. For centuries reports this week about Pinterest, and Tumblir to voters about voting rules and resisted. the arbiter of what consti- Russian meddling in the lower voter turnout among dissuade them from voting. But this year he hired tutes protected speech has 2016 election. They both Democrats in 2016. The Oxford researchers hundreds of workers to com- been the U.S. Supreme highlight the efforts by the Researchers from Ox- found much the same thing. bat hate speech and to stop Court. But social media has Internet Research Agency ford University and Austin- “These campaigns pushed a posts and photos that attack changed the political land- (IRA) in St. Petersburg to based New Knowledge ana- message that the best way to people on the basis of race, scape. Smartphones are the influence Black voters. The lyzed data from Facebook, COURTESY PHOTO advance the cause of the ethnicity, religion, sexuality vehicles that navigate it. IRA is owned by Yevgeny V. Instagram, and Twitter. Both Vladimir Putin African American communi- or gender. Both Facebook Social media now controls Prigozhin, a good friend of groups of researchers found New Knowledge found ty was to boycott the elec- and Google now use algo- more of what Americans Russian President Vladimir Instagram was used much that African Americans were tion,” they wrote. rithms to catch “inauthentic read and see and are shaping Putin. more to reach African Amer- targeted with dozens of Reaction to the reports content” from slipping onto what we think. Prigozhin’s tricksters icans than previously phony Facebook pages com- came swiftly from the their platforms. In any case, Facebook used ads, posts, and fake thought. pared to one or two pages N.A.A.C.P. They called for a In July, Facebook an- and Google aren’t as smart accounts on social media Instagram got 187 mil- that were aimed at other eth- week-long boycott of Face- nounced a new partnership as the Russians. The re- platforms to give Donald lion “likes” from content nic or religious groups. The book and Instagram, which with the Atlantic Council, a searchers say they are still up Trump a boost into the generated by IRA. Facebook report found IRA created 81 is owned by Facebook. conservative think tank. to their tricks and continue to White House. Less known is users engaged Russian prop- bogus Facebook pages. The The Senate Judiciary Their mission: to decide use things like Instagram to the extent to which they also aganda only 76.5 million 25 pages aimed at right- Committee in 2016 asked what content should go and divide the electorate and tried to depress Black votes times. wingers drew 1.4 million social media outlets like what should stay. influence American politics. Democrats Focus on Voting Rights Ahead of 2020 Primary BY DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE Democrats ultimately minorities and other groups. to compete over how many hope to turn the issue of vot- New Jersey Sen. Cory voters they can persuade to Democrats are trying to ing rights into an argument Booker, who is weighing his come vote for them, not turn their most painful losses that’s just as persuasive to own presidential bid, has how many American citi- this year into a rallying cry voters in 2020 as health care framed the issue of voting zens they can disqualify, they hope will electrify the proved to be in 2018. And rights in the context of a tra- discourage or demoralize.” 2020 presidential campaign: there’s already competition ditional civil rights issue. Klobuchar, who could Every vote matters. among potential presidential During an October trip to stake out a more moderate Multiple potential con- contenders to build a reputa- Des Moines, Iowa, Booker position among Democrats tenders for the Democratic tion as the most aggressive sparked cheering standing should she choose to seek presidential nomination are in advocating for the right to ovations as he quoted from the White House, told the elevating the issue of voting vote. Martin Luther King Jr.’s gathering, “I think No. 1 on rights as they prepare to “This is not a new issue, speech from the 1965 voting the agenda has got to be our launch campaigns. They’re and it is quite frankly the rights march on Mont- economy.” vowing to oppose Republi- dark history of our country, gomery, Alabama. can-backed efforts to require which is specific populations “How long will it take? “And then,” she contin- MARK J. TERRILL/AP identification to vote, rein- being restricted from mean- I’m going to tell you, not In this Oct. 5, photo, Kamala Harris speaks during a ued, “you can’t have a fair state protections eliminated ingful access to the right to long now,” Booker pro- debate in Los Angeles. economy for everyone if by a 2013 Supreme Court vote,” Sen. Kamala Harris of claimed, turning the moment you don’t have fair voting ruling and frequently high- California told The Associat- into a call-and-response. by, in every neighborhood it. “I’m not quite sure every- rights.” light the necessity of count- ed Press. “Because it’s not long until when I was knocking on body in the country believes Klobuchar noted she has ing every vote. “There’s no question that November.” doors — that was almost one the problem is that signifi- sponsored a bill calling for The aim is to tap into the 2018 highlighted an issue Harris, Booker and Sen. of the first things that people cant,” he said. automatic voter registration anger and frustration among that has maybe seemed to be Amy Klobuchar of Min- were talking about because “Here in Nevada, I and supports reauthorizing Democrats who argue that dormant for some time, but nesota are among the poten- everyone felt like their com- believe that we have some of the Voting Rights Act. Republicans win some elec- it’s very much alive and it tial presidential candidates munity was under assault.” the best, safest voting in the Last week in tions by making it harder for should be the subject of din- who will hold onto seats on Still, some caution that United States,” he added. “I Charleston, South Carolina, their constituents, particular- ner table conversations the Senate Judiciary Com- the focus on voting rights think we’re a model for the dozens of people attended a ly minorities, to vote. everywhere and it should be mittee heading into 2020, isn’t a successful strategy to rest of the nation. I do not town hall led by Tom Stey- That sentiment has long of real concern to everyone giving them an important win a crucial election and believe that there’s voter er, the billionaire investor existed among Democrats because, look, when people post from which to address could instead backfire on suppression. Whenever I and Democratic activist, but intensified after the party lose confidence in our voting rights. Democrats who are trying to hear voter fraud, I believe focused on the right to an lost closely watched races democracy, when Americans That’s leaving some appeal to broader swaths of those are buzzwords for equal vote. for governor in Georgia and lose confidence in our activists pleased that the voters. Peter Guzman, a other things.” “I do think we’ve seen Florida last month. Both democracy, it will impair our issue appears to be moving Republican who is the presi- That’s not stopping more transparency into contests featured heated strength. It will cause us to into the mainstream of Dem- dent of the Latin Chamber of Democrats for now. At a cheating, and more aware- racial rhetoric and charges of be weaker,” she said. ocratic politics. Commerce in Nevada, said post-election gathering on ness that cheating actually voter suppression. The Aides to Harris said that “This is the first time that while he feels every can- Capitol Hill of the National flips elections,” Steyer, who party’s suspicion of Republi- voting rights would be where I feel like there has didate — Democrat and Action Network, the civil is considering running for cans has also grown as a among her top priorities, and been a broad conversation Republican — should talk rights organization founded president, told the AP. “We congressional race in North that she would likely frame it because the examples were about voting rights, he didn’t by the Rev. Al Sharpton, saw it in Georgia this year, Carolina remains mired in less as a civil rights issue and so egregious,” said Adrianne see it as a singularly impor- multiple senators who we’re seeing it in North allegations of absentee ballot as more of a broader Demo- Shropshire, the executive tant issue to center a cam- appear to be moving toward Carolina real-time, but we fraud and GOP lawmakers in cratic rallying point. She has director of BlackPAC, which paign on. jumping into the 2020 presi- also saw it in Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Michigan argued that the entire Demo- works to mobilize Black vot- “I think the conversation dential race eagerly dis- 2016 — it’s not just south of seek to weaken the power of cratic agenda is weakened ers. “It was literally in every should be encouraging cussed the issue. the Mason-Dixon line.” incoming Democratic gover- when Republicans restrict community that I went to, in everybody to vote, and if “When it comes to elec- Even as he pushed his nors. ballot access for unions, every church that I stopped anybody feels like that’s tions, there should be no own message that every being suppressed, they cer- hesitation: Every vote mat- person deserves the right to tainly should call the author- ters, period,” said Sen. Eliz- an equal vote, Steyer said he D.C. Council Passes Historic ities and make it known that abeth Warren of Massachu- wasn’t sure that this issue they’re not able to vote,” setts. “If you can’t get more would become a defining Guzman said in an interview. Americans to vote for you issue of the cycle. Climate-Change Legislation He added that he could than the other guy or gal, “Voting is a justice BY SAM P.K. COLLINS see potential backlash for a then you lose. It’s that sim- issue, but it doesn’t come up Washington Informer candidate who campaigns on ple. Politicians are supposed that much,” he said.

D.C. joined Hawaii, Cal- ifornia and several U.S. cities and towns Tuesday in furthering its commitment to environmental sustainabili- ty, as the city council approved one of the coun- try’s most progressive cli- can be produced locally — ate-income families bur- mate-change bills. by 2032. dened by the increasing cost In the moments leading “The federal govern- of living. up to the council’s unani- ment has abandoned us and “Climate change is an mous vote, council members unless we do something, important issue and has a Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) and we’ll leave this catastrophe real impact,” said Melissa Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward to our grandchildren,” said Lavinson, senior vice presi- 5) received collegial acco- Cheh, who chairs the coun- dent of governmental and lades for their part in craft- cil’s Committee on Trans- external affairs at Pepco ing a bill that reflected the portation and the Environ- Holdings. “It’s important for input of environmentalists, ment. “This bill is a major the District to have a model local business owners and achievement and I hope the that drives innovation and is other relevant parties. people of D.C. can be more inclusive.” “We’re trying to do what proud.” Other provisions of the we can on the local level to Other provisions of the law create an energy per- respond to climate change. law create an energy per- formance standard program It’s a moral imperative,” formance standard program for large and new structures Cheh said moments before for large and new structures in the District and incen- the D.C. Council approved in the District and incen- tivize the purchase of fuel- the CleanEnergy DC tivize the purchase of fuel- efficient vehicles, all with Omnibus Amendment Act efficient vehicles, all with the goal of the reducing of 2018. the goal of the reducing greenhouse gas emissions The sweeping legislation greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent within 32 was introduced by Cheh in by 80 percent within the years. July, a year after President next 32 years. Council hearings and Donald Trump (R) withdrew For some key players working group meetings in from the Paris Accord. The involved in shaping the bill, recent months centered on new law mandates that all however, the real victory lies the pathways to reducing energy used in the District in the opportunity to expand carbon emission, improving must come from renewable access to renewable energy {See CLIMATE-CHANGE sources — some of which sources for low- and moder- LEGISLATION on A-10} A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 At New Museum of Black Civilizations, a Call to Come Home BY AMELIA NIERENBERG Associated Press

The Museum of Black Civilizations in Senegal opened this month amid a global conversation about the ownership and legacy of African art. The West African nation’s culture minister isn’t shy: He wants AP PHOTO/AMELIA NIERENBERG In this photo taken Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, Senegalese President Macky Sall, center, cuts the thousands of pieces of AP PHOTO/AMELIA NIERENBERG a ribbon in the colors of the Senegalese flag, surrounded by foreign dignitaries in Dakar, cherished heritage taken In this photo taken Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, visitors are seen outside The Museum of Black Civilizations during the Senegal. The new museum in Dakar is the latest sign that welcoming spaces across the from the continent over the continent are being prepared. Focusing on Africa and its diaspora, it has been decades centuries to come home. inauguration in Dakar, Senegal. The new museum in Dakar is the latest sign that welcoming spaces across the in the making. “It’s entirely logical that continent are being prepared. Focusing on Africa and its Africans should get back diaspora, it has been decades in the making. highlight the continent as French troops fighting him speaking diaspora, I am their artworks,” Abdou Latif the “cradle of civilization” stripped local women of proud, reaffirmed.” Coulibaly told The Associat- the continent are being pre- continuity of history.” and the echoes found among their elaborate jewelry by France, whose president ed Press. “These works were pared. Perhaps reflecting the millions of people in the cutting off their ears. in recent weeks has pledged taken in conditions that were The museum, with its tenuous hold that African diaspora today. Contemporary works in to return 26 pieces to Benin, perhaps legitimate at the focus on Africa and the dias- nations still have on their “Colonization? That’s the exhibition touch on both is just one of many countries time but illegitimate today.” pora, is decades in the mak- own legacy objects, the just two centuries,” curator triumph and tragedy. There loaning works for the new Last month, a report ing. The idea was conceived museum will not have a per- Hamady Bocoum told the are black-and-white photo- museum's opening exhibi- commissioned by French when Senegal’s first presi- manent collection. Filling AP, saying that proof of President Emmanuel Mac- dent, internationally ac- the 148,000-square-foot cir- African civilization is at ron recommended that claimed poet Leopold Sedar cular structure, one of the least 7,000 years old, refer- French museums give back Senghor, hosted the World largest of its kind on the encing a skull discovered in works taken without con- Black Festival of Arts in continent, is complicated by present-day Chad. sent, if African countries 1966. the fact that countless arti- Like others, Bocoum is request them. Macron has At the museum’s facts have been dispersed eager to see artifacts return stressed the “undeniable vibrant opening, sculptors around the world. for good. The exhibition crimes of European colo- from Los Angeles, singers Both the inaugural exhi- includes 50 pieces on loan nization,” adding that “I from Cameroon and pro- bition, “African Civiliza- from France, including more cannot accept that a large fessors from Europe and tions: Continuous Creation than a dozen from the Quai part of African heritage is in the Americas came to cele- of Humanity,” and the Branly museum in Paris. France.” brate, some in tears. “This museum's curator take a far More than 5,000 pieces The new museum in moment is historic,” Sene- longer view than the recent in the Quai Branly come AP PHOTO/AMELIA NIERENBERG Dakar is the latest sign that galese President Macky centuries of colonization from Senegal alone, Boc- In this photo taken Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, an installation welcoming spaces across Sall said. “It is part of the and turmoil. Current works oum said. by Haitian artist Philippe Dodard's "La Movement en “When we see the Memoire," stands like a ship inside a gallery of contem- inventory of the Senegalese porary African art and contemporary art during the inau- guration in Dakar, Senegal. The new museum in Dakar is objects that are found in North Carolina Honors Former the latest sign that welcoming spaces across the conti- France, we're going to ask nent are being prepared. Focusing on Africa and its dias- for certain of those objects,” pora, it has been decades in the making. Slave Who Bought His Freedom Bocoum said. “For the moment, we have not yet graphs of African nightclubs tion. Bocoum now is work- BY JOSH SHAFFER family. started negotiations.” in the 1960s shot by famous ing with dozens of institu- The News & Observer of “The thought that I was He brushed off concerns Malian photographer Mal- tions around the world to Raleigh now in my loved, though that African institutions ick Sidibe, and a stark mural plan future exhibits. recently acquired home, that might be unable to care for by Haitian artist, Philippe “This museum is cele- As a young slave, my family were with me their own heritage, pointing Dodard, depicting African brating the resilience of Lunsford Lane glimpsed a where the stern, cruel, hated to the new museum’s religions and the middle Black people,” professor path to freedom when he hand of slavery could never humidified, air-conditioned passage. Linda Carty, who teaches sold a basket of peaches and reach us more ... almost storage space. Works by Yrneh Gabon African American studies at collected 30 cents, the first overwhelmed me with emo- The history of some of Brown, based in Los Ange- Syracuse University, told money he'd ever touched. tion, and I had a deep and the objects in the opening les, reference slavery and the AP at its opening. “This Not long after that, he strange communion with my exhibition is grim. Pointing contemporary race relations is a forced recognition of won a few marbles and sold own soul,” Lane wrote in to the saber of El Hadj Umar in America. how much Black people those, too, adding 60 cents “Narrative.” Tall, a 19th-century West “Sometimes I feel like a have brought to the world. to his pile. Wegner said Raleigh's African thinker who fought motherless child,” Brown We were first. That’s been Slowly, Lane built a nest Lunsford Lane, from the marker collection includes 1863 book “Lunsford Lane; against French colonialism, told the AP. “And here, as a taken away from us, and we egg out of odd jobs, chop- five others with back- or another helper from Bocoum described how member of Africa’s English- now have reclaimed it.” grounds in slavery: Anna ping extra wood at night, North Carolina,” by William selling flavored tobacco and George Hawkins. Julia Cooper, Charles handmade pipes to members Hunter, Edward Johnson, {Continued CLIMATE-CHANGE LEGISLATION from A-9} of the North Carolina state Marker Program, the man James Harris and James modes of public transporta- energy to low- and moderate- The innovative pricing legislature in Raleigh. He born property of Sherwood Young. tion in that regard, and income residents. This can structure had been of great stashed his loot away. Haywood will be recog- In his “Narrative,” Lane expanding the District’s serve as a model to make sure benefit for residents living in Then in 1835, he bought nized on Edenton Street, just describes his luck at being a presence in the energy effi- they’re realizing the tangible multifamily dwellings such his freedom for $1,000, a across the street from the house servant in Raleigh ciency arena. benefits of this great bill.” as Jubilee Housing on fortune earned through Capitol where he sold pipes rather than a plantation Those discussions culmi- Data shows that city resi- Columbia Road in North- sweat and beatings. for 10 cents each. slave, but still the knowl- nated in the introduction of dents in 27,000 households west. Proponents of solar “I cannot describe it,” But even after Lane paid edge that he would always amendments by McDuffie, with median incomes at or energy and other cost-saving Lane wrote in his 1842 book the price, freedom stayed serve another “preyed upon chair of the council’s Busi- below the poverty rate spend measures have set their “Narrative,” “only it seemed out of reach. A Raleigh my heart like a never-dying ness & Economic Develop- nearly one-third of their sights on spreading the word as though I was in heaven. I judge declared that he had worm.” ment Committee, one of household income on utili- among low- and moderate- used to lie awake whole done nothing “meritorious” Once in Massachusetts, which lifts barriers utility ties. Families that allocate income residents who quali- nights thinking of it. And oh, to earn his freedom, forcing Lane worked in a Union companies may encounter in significant portions of their fy for those services. the strange thoughts that Lane to travel to New York, hospital during the Civil expanding energy efficiency budget to utilities often devel- But for some, including passed through my soul, like according to the marker pro- War and later sold medicine, options to needy residents. op long-term health problems People’s Counsel Sandra so many rivers of light; deep gram's research. the state's research said. Last month, all council as a result of forgoing cooling Mattavous-Frye, affordabili- andrichweretheirwavesas Twice, he tried to relo- Before dying in 1879, he members, except Robert and heating, and lack of ty remains an issue in discus- they rolled; these were more cate in Raleigh, finding no helped found a school in White (D-At Large), who healthy food options. sions about the bill. At the to me than sleep ... But I welcome. A state law for- New Bern, never forgetting was absent, approved two Residents who qualify for bill’s inception, she stressed cannot describe my feelings bade freed slaves for staying that he was once forbidden measures, one that allows residential discount programs her concerns about how fee to those who have never longer than 20 days, so Lane to hold a book. energy companies to provide receive a monthly credit on increases to fund the Dis- been slaves.” paid to free one of his “The wine fresh from cost-reduction programs to their bill and exemptions for trict Green Bank would This week, the state daughters and fled north. A the clustering grapes never eligible customers unlike that spending surcharges, includ- financially burden residents. approved a historical marker second time, in 1842, a mob filled so sweet a cup as offered by the District Sus- ing those referenced in the Another gripe involved the for Lane, the sixth sign in in Raleigh tarred and feath- mine,” Lane wrote, conclud- tainable Energy Utility CleanEnergy DC Omnibus chance that, even with the Raleigh to honor a former ered Lane for giving aboli- ing his book. “May I and my (SEU), and another that Amendment Act. passage of McDuffie’s slave. Sometime in June, tionist speeches up north, family be permitted to drink requires the mayor to estab- Lavinson also refer- amendment, Pepco and said Ansley Wegner of the and he escaped to Massa- it, remembering whence it lish a transportation program enced two forms of a bur- other utility providers N.C. Highway Historical chusetts with the rest of his came!” geared toward fully eliminat- geoning solar energy pro- would duplicate cost-sav- ing commercial vehicle emis- gram. Through the private ing programs over which sions by 2045. rooftop solar program, cus- SEU has sole authority. Lavinson lauded the tomers save money and On Monday, the day amendments as a step in the energy when they install before the council vote, right direction for addressing solar panels on their roofs. Mattavous-Frye maintained inequities that preclude low- “The District agencies that the recent amendments income communities from work hard to get outreach to the bill wouldn’t prevent accessing energy efficient and help people understand rate increases for low- and amenities. there are local and federal moderate-income cus- “Some of the elements of programs that they should tomers. the bill that Councilmember, be taking advantage of,” she “The bill as presently Kenyan McDuffie, strength- said. “This is something we drafted allows Pepco and ened do that,” Lavinson said. do every day, which is why Washington Gas to propose “Advancing the bill will pro- we’re excited that the bill energy efficiency programs, vide money to expand access provides us an opportunity while the utilities are not to local solar and renewable to do more.” precluded from submitting programs under the present system,” she said. “I am JAZZ RECORDS concerned that the utility programs will duplicate the WANTED efforts and programs offered by the Sustainable Energy Top Dollar For Your Utility, which is the third- Jazz Records, R&B, Blues party contractor created to implement citywide energy We Come to you, or come to me efficiency programs. 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Others will already know it, it’s wait- Part 2 on the US status and to: our children and grand- become much more visible. accept it. Some will believe ing for discovery. Now foreign countries. There’s children. There’s talk about Over the last few decades, and others won’t believe. the “He” mentioned in the so much going on that’s pronoun accuracy from he, The New York Times has Learn where you excel. title: “He is a person.” He’s on the back burner. The she, her, him, they, us and changed the way it writes Find your “glow.” What is the Holy Spirit! He’s alive, news seems to be primarily whoever?? We’re being about transgender men your brightest spot? What actively waiting to be pro- aimed at elected officials educated to use pronoun and women. The power of do you do best? What is active in your life. Access beating up and criticizing correctness as needed. language cannot be over- your gift or talent? If you dunamis! 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hearing on the petition in JAMES E DOTSON , 4267 Original at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars by: an individual the following newspaper of CARLIN AVE APT 11 , 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/19 the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). The registrant commenced CIVIL general circulation, printed in LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CNS-3206437# in the office of the County S/KEILENN JAMONE to transact business under this county: The Los Angeles This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided CHILDS, Owner the fictitious business name Sentinel an Individual in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed or names listed above on Date: December 19, 2018 The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of 12/2018 SUMMONS (Family Law) Edward B. Morton, Jr. business on N/A. NAME STATEMENT 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on I declare that all information CITACIÓN (Derecho Judge of the Superior Court I declare that all information File No. 2018300606 in the facts set forth in the 12/07/2018. in this statement is true and familiar) 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/19 in this statement is true and The following person(s) is statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO CNS-3206543# correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material DE CASO): 18VEFL01776 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL declares as true any material ZEE PRINT, 1070 S in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section NOTICE TO RESPONDENT matter pursuant to Section CORNING ST #14 , LOS a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and (Name): AVISO AL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90035 County Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from Professions code that the DEMANDADO (Nombre): FOR CHANGE OF NAME Professions code that the of LOS ANGELES Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false Daniella Sipailova Case No. 18CHCP00064 registrant knows to be false Mailing Address: 1070 S before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor You have been sued. Read Superior Court of California, is guilty of a misdemeanor CORNINING ST 14, LOS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to the information below and on County of Los Angeles punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90035 Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars the next page. Petition of: Willie Arthur exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). Lo han demandado. Lea la Simmons for Change of Name ($1,000)). MARCEL THOMAS , 1070 Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change S/ Dooshima Ornguze, Owner información a continuación y TO ALL INTERESTED S/JAMES E DOTSON, Owner S CORNING ST #14 , LOS The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed en la página siguiente. PERSONS: This statement was filed ANGELES, CA 90035; State does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los Petitioner’s name is: Petitioner Willie Arthur with the County Clerk of of Incorporation: CA the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Angeles on December 7, Nombre del demandante: Simmons filed a petition Los Angeles County on This business is conducted by Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of 2018 Jordan Benjamin Ginsburg with this court for a decree 12/18/2018. an Individual in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with You have 30 calendar days changing names as follows: NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant(s) started doing another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section after this Summons and Simmons to Willie Arthur Subdivision (a) of Section business on 12/2018. or common law (See Section Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name Petition are served on you to Simmons 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires file a Response (form FL-120) The Court orders that all Statement generally expires in this statement is true and Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from at the court and have a copy persons interested in this at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who Amended Filing Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed served on the petitioner. A matter appear before this the date on which it was filed declares as true any material 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 must be accompanied by the in the office of the County letter, phone call, or court court at the hearing indicated in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section CNS-3204664# Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided appearance will not protect below to show cause, if any, Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section you. why the petition for change of in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires If you do not file your name should not be granted. 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Response on time, the court Any person objecting to the 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the may make orders affecting name changes described in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to File No. 2018309877 in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section your marriage or domestic above must file a written statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change partnership, your property, objection that includes the 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section in the residence address of and custody of your children. reasons for the objection at in the residence address of S/MARCEL THOMAS, Self Discovery Counseling 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new You may be ordered to pay least two court days before a registered owner. A new OWNER Services, 9563 Schooling Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name support and attorney fees and the matter is scheduled to Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed Road, Pico Rivera, CA Original Filing Statement must be filed costs. be heard and must appear Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of 90660, County of LA 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 before the expiration. Effective For legal advice, contact a at the hearing to show cause before the expiration. Effective Los Angeles County on Registered owner(s): CNS-3204358# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious lawyer immediately. Get why the petition should not be January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 12/03/2018. Denise Benitez, 9563 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement help finding a lawyer at the granted. If no written objection Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with Schooling Road, Pico Rivera, must be accompanied by the California Courts Online Self- is timely filed, the court may must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section CA 90660 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Help Center (www.courts. grant the petition without a Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement ca.gov/selfhelp), at the hearing. The filing of this statement Statement generally expires by: An Individual File No. 2018302438 does not of itself authorize California Legal Services Notice of Hearing: does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from The registrant commenced The following person(s) is the use in this state of a website (www.lawhelpca.org), Date: 02/19/19, Time: 8:30 the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed to transact business under (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name or by contacting your local am, Dept.: F47 Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County the fictitious business name Blue Horizon Financial, 324 in violation of the rights of county bar association. The address of the court in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided or names listed above on S. Diamond Bar Blvd #165, another under Federal, State, Tiene 30 días de calendario is 9425 Penfield Ave another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section 12/2018 Diamond Bar CA 91765, or common law (See Section después de haber recibido la Chatsworth, CA 91311 or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires I declare that all information County of LA 14411 et seq., Business and entrega legal de esta Citación A copy of this Order to Show 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): Professions Code). y Petición para presentar Cause shall be published at Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the correct. (A registrant who Blue Horizon Group LLC, 324 Amended Filing una Respuesta (formulario least once each week for four Original Filing statement pursuant to Section declares as true any material S. Diamond Bar Blvd #165, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 FL-120) ante la corte y successive weeks prior to 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/19 17913 other than a change matter pursuant to Section Diamond Bar CA 91765; CA CNS-3202381# efectuar la entrega legal de the date set for hearing on CNS-3207695# in the residence address of 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL una copia al demandante. the petition in the following LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new Professions code that the by: a Limited Liability Una carta o llamada telefónica newspaper of general Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false Company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS o una audiencia de la corte no circulation, printed in this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT basta para protegerlo. county: Los Angeles Sentinel NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to transact business under the File No. 2018300569 Si no presenta su Respuesta Date: December 18 2018 File No. 2018317377 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or The following person(s) is a tiempo, la corte puede /s/ David B. Gelfound The following person(s) is Business Name Statement ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A (are) doing business as: Judge of the Superior Court (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the S/ Denise Benitez, Owner I declare that all information Itsy Bitsy World Insurance, dar órdenes que afecten su 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/19 matrimonio o pareja de hecho, VANITY HAUS, 4155 Affidavit of Identity form. This statement was filed in this statement is true and 3159 W 75th Street, Los CNS-3206276# SOMERSET DR , LOS The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who Angeles CA 90043, County sus bienes y la custodia de LOS ANGELES SENTINEL sus hijos. La corte también ANGELES, CA 90008 County does not of itself authorize Angeles on December 13, declares as true any material of LA of LOS ANGELES the use in this state of a 2018 matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): le puede ordenar que pague ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE manutención, y honorarios y Articles of Incorporation or Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Annette Young, 3159 W 75th FOR CHANGE OF NAME Organization Number: LLC/AI in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Street, Los Angeles CA 90043 costos legales. Case No. 18CMCP00027 Para asesoramiento legal, No 201830910075 another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false This business is conducted Superior Court of California, Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor by: an Individual póngase en contacto de County of LOS ANGELES inmediato con un abogado. VANITY HAUS LLC, 4155 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced Petition of: VINCENT SOMERSET DR , LOS Professions Code). the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under Puede obtener información RASHAWN EVANS for para encontrar un abogado ANGELES, CA 90008; State Original Filing in the office of the County ($1,000)). the fictitious business name Change of Name of Incorporation: CA 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/19 Clerk, except, as provided S/ Roderick Jones, CEO or names listed above on en el Centro de Ayuda de TO ALL INTERESTED CNS-3205906# las Cortes de California This business is conducted by in Subdivision (b) of Section Blue Horizon Group LLC 12/2018 PERSONS: a limited liability company LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires This statement was filed I declare that all information (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en Petitioner VINCENT EVANS el sitio web de los Servicios The registrant(s) started doing 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and filed a petition with this court business on 12/2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the Angeles on December 6, correct. (A registrant who Legales de California (www. for a decree changing names NAME STATEMENT lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose I declare that all information statement pursuant to Section 2018 declares as true any material as follows: in this statement is true and File No. 2018312810 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section en contacto con el colegio de VINCENT RASHAWN EVANS The following person(s) is abogados de su condado. correct. (A registrant who in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and to VINCENT RASHAWN declares as true any material (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the NOTICE—RESTRAINING SMITH The Perfect Palen, 9903 ORDERS ARE ON PAGE matter pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false The Court orders that all 17913 of the Business and Beverly Hills #182, Beverly Statement must be filed at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor 2: These restraining orders persons interested in this Hills, CA 90212, County of LA are effective against both Professions code that the before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to matter appear before this registrant knows to be false Articles of Incorporation or January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars spouses or domestic partners court at the hearing indicated Organization Number: AI until the petition is dismissed, is guilty of a misdemeanor Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). below to show cause, if any, punishable by a fine not to #ON: 201826210318 must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Annette Young, Owner a judgment is entered, why the petition for change of Registered owner(s): or the court makes further exceed one thousand dollars Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires This statement was filed name should not be granted. ($1,000)). Barbold Services LLC, 25590 The filing of this statement 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los orders. They are enforceable Any person objecting to the Prospect Ave #29A, Loma anywhere in California by any VANITY HAUS LLC does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the Angeles on December 3, name changes described S/ SHELIEMA LEWIS, Linda, CA 92354; CA the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section 2018 law enforcement officer who above must file a written This business is conducted has received or seen a copy PRESIDENT Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with objection that includes the This statement was filed by: A Limited Liability in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section of them. reasons for the objection at Company AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES with the County Clerk of another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name least two court days before Los Angeles County on The registrant commenced or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires DE RESTRICCIÓN SE the matter is scheduled to to transact business under ENCUENTRAN EN LA 12/21/2018. 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed at the end of five years from be heard and must appear NOTICE-In accordance with the fictitious business name Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de at the hearing to show cause or names listed above on restricción están en vigencia Subdivision (a) of Section Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County why the petition should not be 17920, a Fictitious Name 10/2018 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided en cuanto a ambos cónyuges granted. If no written objection I declare that all information CNS-3204635# o miembros de la pareja de Statement generally expires must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section is timely filed, the court may at the end of five years from in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires hecho hasta que se despida grant the petition without a correct. (A registrant who la petición, se emita un fallo the date on which it was filed The filing of this statement 40 days after any change hearing. in the office of the County declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the o la corte dé otras órdenes. Notice of Hearing: matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT Cualquier agencia del orden Clerk, except, as provided the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section Date: 01/17/2019, Time: 8:30 in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and File No. 2018306577 Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change público que haya recibido AM, Dept.: 4, Room: 904 Professions code that the The following person(s) is o visto una copia de estas 17920, where it expires in violation of the rights of in the residence address of The address of the court is 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new órdenes puede hacerlas 200 W COMPTON BLVD, is guilty of a misdemeanor Gogo’s Bistro Catering, acatar en cualquier lugar de in the facts set forth in the or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name COMPTON, CA 90220 statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to 4224 Van Buren Pl, Los 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed California. A copy of this Order to Show exceed one thousand dollars Angeles, CA 90037, County FEE WAIVER: If you cannot 17913 other than a change Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Cause shall be published in the residence address of ($1,000)). of LA Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious pay the filing fee, ask the clerk at least once each week S/ Arnold Dean Carter Jr, Registered owner(s): 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 for a fee waiver form. The a registered owner. A new Business Name Statement for four successive weeks Fictitious Business Name Co-Owner Dessie M A Sweetwine, 4224 CNS-3202513# must be accompanied by the court may order you to pay prior to the date set for Barbold Services LLC Van Buren Pl, Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL back all or part of the fees and Statement must be filed Affidavit of Identity form. hearing on the petition in before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed CA 90037 The filing of this statement costs that the court waived for the following newspaper of with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS you or the other party. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious does not of itself authorize general circulation, printed in Business Name Statement Angeles on December 17, by: An Individual NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: this county: LOS ANGELES 2018 The registrant commenced to File No. 2018303712 Si no puede pagar la cuota must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. NOTICE-In accordance with transact business under the The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of de presentación, pida al Date: 11/21/2018 Subdivision (a) of Section fictitious business name or (are) doing business as: secretario un formulario de The filing of this statement another under Federal, State, MAURICE A. LEITER does not of itself authorize 17920, a Fictitious Name names listed above on N/A NU Journey Nutrition, 3930 or common law (See Section exención de cuotas. La corte Judge of the Superior Court Statement generally expires I declare that all information 1/2 Crenshaw Blvd., Los puede ordenar que usted 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 the use in this state of a 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90008, County Professions Code). pague, ya sea en parte o por CNS-3204832# the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who of LA completo, las cuotas y costos LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of Original another under Federal, State, in the office of the County declares as true any material Registered owner(s): 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 de la corte previamente Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section Adrienne Binning, 3930 1/2 CNS-3202376# exentos a petición de usted o ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL de la otra parte. FOR CHANGE OF NAME 17920, where it expires Professions code that the CA 90008; CA 1. The name and address Case No. 18CMCP00040 Professions Code). Original Filing 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of the court are (El nombre Superior Court of California, in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT County of Los Angeles 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/19 y dirección de la corte son): CNS-3207694# statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced to File No. 2018300660 Los Angeles Superior Court- Petition of: Deborah Elenora LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars transact business under the The following person(s) is Van Nuys Court East, 6320 Reed Sellers for Change of in the residence address of ($1,000)). fictitious business name or (are) doing business as: Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, Ca., Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new S/ Dessie M A Sweetwine, names listed above on N/A 1. Herrera Ornamental 91401 TO ALL INTERESTED NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Owner I declare that all information Ironworks, 2. Herrera Metal 2. The name, address, and PERSONS: File No. 2018316037 Statement must be filed This statement was filed in this statement is true and Works, 3. Herrera Steel telephone number of the Petitioner Deborah Elenora The following person(s) is before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who Works, 5811 S. Broadway petitioner’s attorney, or the Reed Sellers filed a petition (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on December 10, declares as true any material Ave #100, Los Angeles CA petitioner without an attorney, with this court for a decree ELS Development, 11546 St Business Name Statement 2018 matter pursuant to Section 90003, County of LA are: (El nombre, dirección changing names as follows: Andrews Pl., Los Angeles, must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): y número de teléfono del Deborah Elenora Reed CA 90047, County of LA; Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Jesus Herrera Ramirez, 5968 abogado del demandante, o Sellers to Deborah Elenora Mailing Address: 11546 St The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Carmelita Ave, Huntington del demandante si no tiene Reed Andrews Pl., Los Angeles, CA does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Park CA 90255 abogado, son): Erlinda I. The Court orders that all 90047 the use in this state of a at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted Ginsburg SBN 158814, 14821 persons interested in this Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual 1/2 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys, matter appear before this Eric Louis Shepherd, 11546 in violation of the rights of in the office of the County ($1,000)). The registrant commenced Ca. 91411 court at the hearing indicated St Andrews Pl., Los Angeles, another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided S/ Adrienne Binning, Owner to transact business under Date (Fecha): October 30 below to show cause, if any, CA 90047 or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed the fictitious business name 2018 why the petition for change of This business is conducted 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los or names listed above on Sherri R. Carter, Executive name should not be granted. by: an individual Professions Code). 40 days after any change Angeles on December 6, 12/2018 Officer Clerk, by (Secretario, Any person objecting to the The registrant commenced Original in the facts set forth in the 2018 I declare that all information por) A. NAZARYAN, Deputy name changes described to transact business under 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/19 statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and (Asistente) above must file a written the fictitious business name CNS-3205904# 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who [SEAL] objection that includes the or names listed above on LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/19 reasons for the objection at 12/2018 a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section CNS-3207811# least two court days before FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and the matter is scheduled to in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Professions code that the be heard and must appear File No. 2018311616 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE correct. (A registrant who before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County registrant knows to be false at the hearing to show cause declares as true any material The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor FOR CHANGE OF NAME why the petition should not be (are) doing business as: Case No. 18STCP03290 matter pursuant to Section Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to granted. If no written objection 17913 of the Business and 1. Resource Parent must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars Superior Court of California, is timely filed, the court may Organization, 2. Child County of Los Angeles Professions code that the Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change ($1,000)). grant the petition without a registrant knows to be false Monitoring Services, 111 N. The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the S/ Jesus Herrera Ramirez, Petition of: Eric Lanard hearing. Labrea Ste 639, Inglewood, Coleman for Change of Name is guilty of a misdemeanor does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Owner Notice of Hearing: punishable by a fine not to CA 90301, County of LA; the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change This statement was filed TO ALL INTERESTED Date: 1/22/19, Time: 8:30 AM, Mailing Address: PO Box PERSONS: exceed one thousand dollars Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los Dept.: A, Room: 904 ($1,000)). 7033, Los Angeles, CA 90007 in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Angeles on December 3, Petitioner Eric Lanard The address of the court Articles of Incorporation or Coleman filed a petition S/ Eric Louis Shepherd, another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name 2018 is 200 W. Compton Blvd., Owner Organization Number: AI or common law (See Section Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with with this court for a decree Compton, CA 90220 #ON: 201723710399 changing names as follows: This statement was filed 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section A copy of this Order to Show with the County Clerk of Los Registered owner(s): Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name Eric Lanard Coleman to Eric: Cause shall be published at Alacarte Professional Lernard: Coleman-El Angeles on December 19, Original Business Name Statement Statement generally expires least once each week for four 2018 Services, LLC 111 N. Labrea 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from The Court orders that all successive weeks prior to Ste 639, Inglewood, CA CNS-3204625# persons interested in this NOTICE-In accordance with Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed the date set for hearing on Subdivision (a) of Section 90301; CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement in the office of the County matter appear before this the petition in the following This business is conducted court at the hearing indicated 17920, a Fictitious Name does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided newspaper of general Statement generally expires by: A Limited Liability FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section below to show cause, if any, circulation, printed in this Company NAME STATEMENT why the petition for change of at the end of five years from Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires county: LA Sentinel the date on which it was filed The registrant commenced to File No. 2018304766 in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change name should not be granted. Date: Dec 10 2018 transact business under the The following person(s) is Any person objecting to the in the office of the County another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the MAURICE A. LEITER Clerk, except, as provided fictitious business name or (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section name changes described Judge of the Superior Court names listed above on N/A 1. SUBLIME SCRIBE, above must file a written 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 in Subdivision (b) of Section 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires I declare that all information 2. GOOD VIBE TRIBE, Professions Code). in the residence address of objection that includes the CNS-3203660# in this statement is true and 3. SUBLIME SUPER LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change Original a registered owner. A new reasons for the objection at correct. (A registrant who SCRIBERS, 3840 POTOMAC 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 least two court days before in the facts set forth in the Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section declares as true any material AVE APT 22 , LOS ANGELSS, CNS-3202383# Statement must be filed the matter is scheduled to matter pursuant to Section CA 90008 County of LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be heard and must appear 17913 other than a change before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of 17913 of the Business and ANGELES January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the hearing to show cause FICTITIOUS Professions code that the Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS why the petition should not be a registered owner. A new Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false KEILENN JAMONE CHILDS , NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the granted. If no written objection BUSINESS is guilty of a misdemeanor 3840 POTOMAC AVE APT 22 File No. 2018304494 is timely filed, the court may Statement must be filed Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to , LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 The following person(s) is The filing of this statement grant the petition without a NAMES exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: hearing. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement ($1,000)). an Individual 1. International Prayer the use in this state of a Notice of Hearing: S/ Tracey Marie Walters, The registrant(s) started doing Center, 2. When Life Pulls Date: February 26, 2019, must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. Owner business on N/A. You Down Interntional in violation of the rights of Time: 10:30am, Dept.: 44, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Alacarte Professional I declare that all information Prayer Assist You In Room: 418 NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize Services, LLC in this statement is true and Getting Back Up, 1961 or common law (See Section The address of the court is File No. 2018313903 This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who W. Manchester Ave., Los 111 North Hill Street, Los The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90047, County Professions Code). Angeles, CA 90012 (are) doing business as: Angeles on December 14, matter pursuant to Section of LA MOOR DRIVE, 4267 CARLIN in violation of the rights of Original A copy of this Order to Show 2018 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3/19 Cause shall be published AVE APT 11, LYNWOOD, another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the Dooshima Ornguze, 1961 W. CNS-3202371# at least once each week CA 90262 County of LOS Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false Manchester Ave Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL for four successive weeks ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90047 prior to the date set for Registered owner(s): Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-13 IN MEMORIAM: Cigars and Whiskey – America’s Oldest Veteran, Richard Arvin Overton, Dies at 112 BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE Overton won widespread NNPA Newswire Contributor media attention after telling Fox News he would spend Born on May 11, 1906, Memorial Day "smoking Richard Arvin Overton, a cigars and drinking member of what is often whiskey-stiffened coffee." called America’s “Greatest He was later invited to the Generation,” died on White House. December 27, in Austin, Overton had been hospi- Texas. At 112 years and 230 talized with pneumonia but days, Overton was believed was released from the hospi- to be the oldest living man tal on December 24, Christ- in the United States as well mas Eve according to family as America’s oldest veteran. member Shirley Overton. He enlisted into the He had become known in Born on May 11, 1906, Army on September 3, 1940 his community for driving Richard Arvin Overton, a at Fort Sam Houston in others to church well after member of what is often Texas. Overton then fought turning 100 years old. called America’s “Greatest in World War II, serving in “With his quick wit and Generation,” died on the all-Black 1887th Engi- kind spirit he touched the December 27 in Austin, neer Aviation Battalion. He lives of so many, and I am Texas. fought in the South Pacific President Barack Obama greets Richard Overton and Earlene Love-Karo. deeply honored to have proud to be Texans and from 1940 through 1945, a known him,” wrote Texas proud to be Americans. We time which included battle “He was there at Pearl Barack Obama in 2013 dur- over 70 million people lost Gov. Greg Abbott in a state- can never repay Richard in Iwo Jima. He retired from Harbor, when the battleships ing a Veterans Day ceremo- their lives and the U.S. suf- ment on December 27 after Overton for his service to the U.S. Army in October of were still smoldering. He ny honoring Overton at fered over 407,000 deaths in hearing the news of Over- our nation and for his lasting 1945 as a technician fifth was there at Okinawa. He Arlington National Ceme- battle. ton’s death. impact on the Lone Star grade. He then worked at a was there at Iwo Jima, tery. As the years went by, The Governor added State.” furniture store and then took where he said, ‘I only got The second World War Overton became a local and that Overton was, “an Amer- Funeral arrangements a job at the Texas Depart- out of there by the grace of was the deadliest conflict in then national celebrity. In ican icon and Texas legend. have not yet been an- ment of the Treasury. God’ said former President modern military history as 2013, at the age of 107, Richard Overton made us nounced. Walmart Heirs’ Money Influences Black Charter Schools Debate BY SALLY HO schools. Black enrollment dation since 2015. how much money you have for the National Associa- Chris Stewart, leads the Associated Press in charters has doubled Deidra Brooks, chief of and not about what connec- tion of Black Journalists, Wayfinder Foundation, an over the course of a decade, staff for The Memphis Lift, tion you have with Black which was advertised as advocacy group that has Amid fierce debate to more than 760,000 stu- said they were not asked by communities,” Perry said. ``The Importance of Edu- received nearly $2 million over whether charter dents as of 2015-16, Walton to carry out the Much of the $9 million cating our Black Children” from Walton. He's suggest- schools are good for Black according to the latest fed- protest and declined to say granted to the United and primarily featured Wal- ed that the country's oldest students, the heirs to the eral data, but the rise also how much of their budget Negro College Fund has ton's pro-charter grantees civil rights group was in Walmart company fortune has been marked by con- came from the foundation. been spent on the scholar- as panel speakers. the pocket of teacher union have been working to make cerns about racial segrega- The startup advocacy ship organization's fellow- “Of course we've seen interests, an issue he inroads with advocates and tion, inconsistent student group seeded by Walton ship program for students push back from people in pushed using the influential leaders in the outcomes, and the hollow- money also provides par- interested in education general, but that goes with (hash)FreeTheNAACP Black community. ing-out of neighborhood ents school choice counsel- reform. Likewise, the foun- privatization. The forces of hashtag online. The Walton family, as public schools. ing and advocacy training. dation gave $170,000 in privatization are powerful “In any city, if you're one of the leading support- While some Black lead- Like U.S. Education recent years to the Con- and have friends in all sorts advocating for charters, ers of America's charter ers see charters as a safer, Secretary Betsy DeVos, gressional Black Caucus of places,” said Victor you are out of your depth. school movement, is better alternative in their Microsoft co-founder Bill Foundation for its events, Goode, the NAACP's edu- There's no way you are spreading its financial sup- communities, a deep rift of Gates and many other while the Waltons are also cation director. going to match the number port to prominent and like- opinion was exposed by a deep-pocketed billionaire giving $530,000 to sponsor After the NAACP pro- of foot soldiers who are minded Black leaders, 2016 call for a moratorium philanthropists, the Wal- an affiliated education pol- posed the moratorium, going to support an anti- from grassroots groups on charters by the NAACP, mart heirs, one of Ameri- icy advocacy and campaign Waltonmoneyhadahand charter narrative,” Stewart focused on education to a longtime skeptic that ca's richest families, training workshop. in the highly publicized said of the public teacher mainstream national organ- expressed concerns about embrace charter schools Walton money totals debate that followed. The unions who stand to lose izations such as the United school privatization, trans- and education reform as an nearly $2 million to the 100 National Alliance for Pub- with non-unionized Negro College Fund and parency and accountability avenue to help the neediest. Black Men of America lic Charter Schools, an schools. Congressional Black Cau- issues. The Black Lives The Walton foundation is campaign and $7.3 million advocacy group that has Sternberg of the Walton cus Foundation, according Matter movement is also in the midst of a $1 billion to the National Urban received more than $16 foundation said any aggres- to an Associated Press among those that have pledge dedicated largely to League. Both groups have million from Walton, sive acts of advocacy its analysis of tax filings and demanded charter school expanding charters, which strong ties to charter organized a campaign that grantees take in the debate nonprofit grants data. growth be curbed. they see as investments to schools on the ground. urged the NACCP to recon- are rooted in the impa- “Those closest to the When NAACP leaders find better ways to educate The Waltons have sider, including a letter tience over a century of challenge often have the gathered to discuss charters those who struggle in tradi- given small amounts to signed by more than 160 educational inequity for best solution,” Marc Stern- in 2016, a group of demon- tional school systems. other kinds of Black com- Black education leaders. Blacks. The foundation berg, who leads the Walton strators led the Cincinnati Andre Perry, an educa- munity groups, as well, Among them was also points to $120,000 in Family Foundation's edu- hotel to complain to police tion policy expert at the including the New England prominent charter advocate grants it has given to the cation efforts, said in a pre- that they were trespassing. Brookings Institution, said Blacks in Philanthropy Howard Fuller, a former NAACP in the past two pared statement. The three buses that the Walton foundation's organization, the Associa- Milwaukee schools super- years for event sponsor- Charter schools, which brought the 150 Black par- reliance on Black faces to tion of Black Foundation intendent. The Waltons ship, and its support of are publicly funded and ents from Tennessee on the makes its case for charters Executives and the Nation- gave $17 million to his other Black civil rights privately operated, are 14-hour road trip were pro- suggests that they're al Black Child Develop- now-defunct advocacy groups over the past 25 often located in urban areas vided by The Memphis exploiting Black people for ment Institute. group, the Black Alliance years. with large back popula- Lift, an advocacy group a “White agenda.” And this year, the foun- for Educational Options. “This is not our agen- tions, intended as alterna- that has received $1.5 mil- “It's a sad thing that dation sponsored a lunch- Another outspoken crit- da,” Sternberg said. “This tives to struggling city lion from the Walton foun- education reform is about eon at a Detroit conference ic of the moratorium idea, iswaybiggerthanus.”

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SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE I have set out to do.” mental to bringing in over “Libraries are impor- To support the innova- $30M in grant funding for tant to the wellbeing of Skye Patrick joined tive programming at the expanding and improving communities,” said Patrick. L.A. County Library in Feb- library, Patrick expanded library programming and “I am committed to seeking ruary 2016, with ambitions service hours by over services through partner- creative and innovative to champion change and 15,000 hours across 75 ships. Understanding the ways to offer library servic- position the library as a cen- library locations without importance of technology, es that help improve the ter of learning accessible to incurring additional costs. Patrick worked to meet cus- quality of our customers' all residents of Los Angeles Under her leadership, the tomer needs by improving lives.” County. She’s done just library introduced many the library’s information Library Journal pres- that, and so much more, as award-winning programs technology infrastructure. ents this award to a profes- made clear by her award of Los Angeles County Library Director, Skye Patrick, who such as The Great Read Its digital alliance with sional librarian for out- 2019 Librarian of the Year, oversaw significant improvements in two branches in the Away, Turns the Tables DJ Microsoft allows the library standing achievement and from Library Journal. Santa Clarita Valley, was recently named librarian of the workshops, and MākMō to begin updating the oper- accomplishment reflecting Since joining L.A. year. maker mobiles. Patrick also ating system of over 2,200 service goals of the library County Library, one of the established a Marketing public computers in 2019. profession that include free largest library systems in a conscious effort in design- not only a recognition for team—which was awarded Funding from the Federal access to information for the US, Patrick has focused ing programs that address me but also a recognition 2018 Marketer of the Year Communications Commis- all, encouragement of read- on breaking down barriers the needs of its diverse resi- for the entire L.A. County by Library Journal—with sion’s Schools and ing, creation of incentives and increasing access for all dents. Library team. They work so the goal of improving the Libraries program also to greater use of books, customers. Embracing the “It is a great honor to be hard and are committed to library’s promotional efforts enables the library to work enhancement and expan- unique communities that the recognized by Library Jour- providing the best service to and creating awareness of toward increasing its inter- sion of library service to all library serves, she launched nal, one of the industry’s our customers; without the the myriad of services the net bandwidth for a faster residents, and strengthen- the iCount equity initiative, most reputable publica- support of our staff, I would library offers. internet connection starting ing of the role of the library ensuring the Library makes tions,” said Patrick. “This is not be able to achieve what Patrick is also instru- in 2019. within the community. Ad Hoc Committee Cites ‘Systemic Racism’ as Critical Factor for Disparity in the Number of Black People Experiencing Homelessness Across L.A. County SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE committee conducted several “In our intent to tackle tions. These recommenda- city and county of Los nates and manages more meetings in the field, solicit- homelessness across Los tions are a first step to Angeles, created in 1993 to than $300 million annually The Ad Hoc Committee ing testimony from Black Angeles County, we need to improve cultural competency address the problems of in federal, state, county and on Black People Experienc- people who had or are expe- address the longstanding and care in the homeless homelessness in Los Ange- city funds for programs pro- ing Homelessness issued a riencing homelessness, as issues that result in Black delivery system. les County. LAHSA is the viding shelter, housing and report recently calling for the well as a diverse group of people persistently making The Los Angeles Home- lead agency in the HUD- services to homeless per- elimination of racial dispari- service providers and other up a disproportionate share less Services Authority is a funded Los Angeles Contin- sons. For more information ties and systemic racism community members. of the population experienc- joint powers authority of the uum of Care, and coordi- visit www.lahsa.org. affecting Black people — The report can be ac- ing homelessness, said individuals and families — cessed here: https://www. Jacqueline Waggoner, com- experiencing homelessness lahsa.org/documents?id=282 mittee chair. “We urge elect- Convicted Double-Murderer’s across Los Angeles County. 3-report-and-recommenda- ed officials, public agencies, The persistent overrepre- tions-of-the-ad-hoc-commit- and service providers to sentation of Black people tee-on-black-people-experi- move swiftly to address the Death Sentence Upheld within the population experi- encing-homelessness. systemic obstacles that have CITY NEWS SERVICE defendant now alleges defendant ever seeing the encing homelessness is a The report summarizes resulted in this longstanding error arising from the trial jurors or confronting a sin- troubling reality across the key insights illuminated by crisis in our communities.” The California Sup - court’s efforts to manage gle witness,” the appellate United States, and Los Ange- this committee’s work as “The committee heard reme Court today upheld a his behavior, including the attorneys wrote in a court les is no exception. Accord- well as the committee’s rec- presentations from experts death sentence for a con- decision to bar him from filing. ing to trends and the 2017 ommendations for necessary that included an extraordi- victed double murderer trial and the finding that he But the California Greater Los Angeles Home- actions to advance equity nary amount of research, who was barred from being forfeited his right to testify. Supreme Court found that less Count, Black people and eliminate racial dispari- both in terms of data analysis in a Los Angeles County “What we conclude is the exclusion of a defen- comprise 40 percent of the ties impacting Black people and gathering firsthand ac- courtroom for his trial after that defendant’s repeated dant from a death penalty homeless population, though experiencing homelessness counts,” said Kelli Bernard, he attacked his defense efforts to compromise the trial was “unusual, but not Black people make up nine across Los Angeles County. committee vice chair. “Based attorney as jury selection integrity of a capital trial unprecedented.” percent of county residents. A theme that cut across upon these learnings, the was beginning in his case. were unsuccessful. In each “We have previously In recognition of the urgent the committee’s work was committee is lifting up rec- The state’s highest instance where the trial upheld death judgments need to dedicate focused that racism has contributed ommendations to remove court unanimously rejected court made decisions chal- where the trial court attention to better understand to, and remains intertwined racial barriers to housing and the defense’s contention lenged by the defendant, excluded the defendant and address this critical with, homelessness. Ending services, while also creating that Cedric Jerome Johnson the court acted within the from part or most of a trial issue, the Los Angeles homelessness will require a a foundation on which to had been denied his day in permissible scope of its dis- because of the defendant’s Homeless Services Authority collective commitment to monitor progress.” court because a Los Ange- cretion,” Cuellar wrote, disruption of proceed- (LAHSA) called for creation dismantling racism and In addition to citing con- les Superior Court judge with the rest of the panel ings,” the panel found, of an Ad Hoc Committee on addressing racial disparities, tributing factors, the115- barred him from attending concurring. noting that Johnson had Black People Experiencing and sustained support from page report offers nearly 70 his trial, in which he was Johnson was wearing a “refused daily invitations Homelessness. funders, policymakers, main- recommendations, which charged with the Septem- remotely activated stun belt to listen to the proceed- The 26-member commit- stream systems of care, serv- include advancing racially- ber 1996 shooting deaths of under his clothing at the ings” and “demonstrated tee, first of its kind, con- ice providers, and communi- equitable policies, programs, Gregory Hightower and time of the attack on his his unwillingness to con- vened in April 2018. The ty partners. and funding across institu- Lawrence Faggins in attorney in a jury assembly form to courtroom deco- Watts. room where both sides had rum by his continued mis- In a 77-page ruling gathered with prospective behavior.” written by Justice Mariano- jurors, and was able to Hightower – who had Florentino Cuellar, the launch a second attack on worked for Congressman Today’s Fresh Start court noted that Johnson his attorneys before sher- Maxine Waters, opened “suddenly and violently iff's deputies ultimately up his own business and attacked” his attorney, managed to subdue the helped to create a truce Charter School Steven K. Hauser, “in full defendant, whose stun belt between gangs after the Excellence in Education view of hundreds of wit- appeared not to work, 1992 riots – was shot to nesses” by striking him in according to the ruling. death along with Faggins the head as the jury selec- Johnson subsequently after the two left a party tion process was beginning said he said did not want to about the same time, in September 1998 in his listen to his trial and dis- according to the ruling, retrial after the first jury to rupted court proceedings which noted that Faggins hear the case against him by banging on the door of had reportedly “snitched” deadlocked on the charges. a courthouse lockup cell, on someone and had been The defendant had also the justices noted. warned while at the party “unleashed profanity-laced His appellate attorneys that he was in danger, tirades and accusations of argued in an appellate according to the ruling. racism against a number of brief that the case was Co-defendant Terry Register Now!! different judges,” along “like no other.” Betton – who was charged 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Monday – Friday with repeatedly spitting on “For the first time in along with Johnson in the his attorney and threaten- the history of this country, killings – was sentenced to Address: 4514 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 ing to kill his family, a capital defendant was 89 years to life in state Call (323) 293-9826 according to the ruling. tried in absentia from jury prison after being convict- “At various points, the selection through penalty ed of Faggins’ slaying. www.todaysfreshstart.org judges presiding over the verdict – the jury found the Jurors deadlocked on the proceedings expressed con- defendant guilty and murder charge against him College Bound School All Grades, Small Classes, After School cern that defendant sought returned a verdict of death involving Hightower, Program, Transitional Kindergarten and K-8 to inject error into the trial without ever seeing or which was eventually dis- through his disruptive hearing from the defen- missed, according to court Accredited by Western Association of School’s & Colleges behavior. Not surprisingly, dant, and without the papers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 www.lasentinel.net B-2 Student Athlete of the Week: Blake Shepherd BY AMANDA SCURLOCK enrollment, QuestBridge neering and working in labs. when I leave.” Sports Writer gives students a four-year Along with MIT, Shep- Shepherd has been vol- scholarship. herd applied for Yale, unteering at School on Cathedral High School Prior to getting his Princeton, Penn State and Wheels for two years; senior Blake Shepherd got acceptance letter, Shepherd Colombia through Quest- there, he tutors homeless accepted to the Massachu- became a member of the Bridge. In order to finish youth. He is also the presi- setts Institute of Technolo- MIT Flying program. This his applications, he had to dent of the National Honor gy (MIT) earlier this gave Shepherd the opportu- prioritize the application Society and works with the month. Shepherd chose the nity to stay on campus for process over school work California Scholarship school because of their three days. in some occasions. He Federation. acclaimed engineering pro- “I went to classes, I did noted how his teachers His senior year consists gram. The institution’s col- really cool workshops,” he were understanding and of four AP classes: Calcu- laborative atmosphere and said. “I’m actually seeing assigned less work so he lus BC, Government, Biol- welcoming nature made MIT students stay up until and other seniors could ogy and English Literature. him feel the school was a three o’clock doing home- work on applications. In his Calculus class, Shep- good fit. work and it was a really AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Shepherd is the student herd acted as a student- Shepherd plans to study cool experience.” Blake Shepherd is the student body president at Cathedral body president at Cathedral teacher to students who aerospace engineering, as Shepherd was featured High School. and has implemented activ- need help in Calculus AB. he aspires to work for as Student Athlete of the ities that put his mark on “For the first couple Lockheed Martin Skunk Week in November 2017 field. accepting that I’m not the school. He helped cre- weeks of school, I was like Works or Space X. for his track and field abili- “I was at a meet in San gonna do that anymore and ate a campaign where each their teacher and so we Shepherd was one of ties, high GPA and volun- Diego in the 100m, I was just chill, that was really class creates their own would start class and my 6,507 finalists for Quest- teer work. running and I pulled up as in emotional.” unique flag. actual teacher would teach Bridge, a program that helps While Shepherd em- my hamstring cramped … MIT is a division III “You use it at rallies, at the BC kids, then I would students with financial need braces a new journey in his that was the last time I ran institution, schools at that assemblies and stuff like teach the AB kids, help to apply and get scholar- life, he leaves behind his or even just stepped on a level do not provide athletic that,” Shepherd said. “I’m them with their homework ships for the nation’s top cleats. After continuing to track for that matter for that scholarships. Shepherd the most proud of it only and teaching them new top- ranked schools. MIT only practice through injuries, season,” he said. “For so believes that giving up because it’s a type of thing ics,” he said. “That was selected 10 QuestBridge Shepherd decided to no long, track has been the cen- sprinting will allow him to that will continue to hap- definitely the most fun I applicants. Along with longer pursue track and ter of my attention … pursue his interests in engi- pen at Cathedral, even had [in the class].” Olympian Slams Ref Who Demanded Wrestler’s Dreadlocks Cut ASSOCIATED PRESS champion, posted and power, racism, and just spoke on social media early plain negligence.” In a An Olympic champion Saturday about the incident video posted on Instagram, wrestler has reached out to Wednesday at the Buena he criticized parents and a New Jersey high school Regional High School coaching staff at the match wrestler who had his match, saying he had never for not intervening, calling dreadlocks cut off minutes seen anything like it in a it “absolutely shameful.” before his match after a quarter-century of wrestl- High school wrestler referee told him to lose the ing. Andrew Johnson, who is hairstyle or forfeit his “This is nonsense,” a Black, had a cover over his bout. message on Burroughs’ hair, but referee Alan Mal- Jordan Burroughs, a twitter account said. “My oney, who is White, said 2012 Olympic gold medal- opinion is that this was a that wouldn’t do. Johnson ist and four-time world combination of an abuse of went on to win Wednes- day’s match but appeared visibly distraught. MICHAEL FRANKEL/SNJTODAY.COM VIA AP Burroughs drew atten- In this Dec. 19, 2018, file image taken from a video provided by SNJTODAY.COM, Buena tion to his demeanor, say- Regional High School wrestler, Andrew Johnson, gets his hair cut courtside minutes ing, “He was hurting, and before his match in Buena, N.J., after a referee told Johnson he would forfeit his bout if that wasn’t fair.” he didn't have his dreadlocks cut off. Burroughs called John- son “courageous” for his Saturday the organization and stand by all student ness program. A one-year performance in the match had reached out to leagues athletes. suspension was overturned. despite “all of the adversity and conferences that assign Maloney came under A woman answering and racism that you were referees “and they’ve all fire in 2016 for using a the phone at a listed num- facing in the moment” and agreed” not to assign Mal- racial slur against a Black ber for Maloney said the said he understood his rea- oney to any event until the referee, according to the ordeal is being blown out sons for agreeing to the matter has been reviewed. Courier Post newspaper. of proportion and the refer- haircut, although it might The state attorney gen- Maloney told the newspa- ee was simply following

AP PHOTO/CHRISTOPHE ENA, FILE have been “more powerful” eral's office has confirmed per he did not remember rules. In this Aug. 26, 2017 file photo, United States' Jordan to walk away. an investigation by the making the comments. Burroughs also said he Ernest Burroughs celebrates after defeating Khetik Michael Cherenson, Division on Civil Rights. After the incident was hoped to be in touch with Tsabolov of Russia in the men's free style 74 kg category spokesman for the New The school superintendent reported, he agreed to par- Johnson soon and promised during the final of the Wrestling World Cup at the Paris Jersey State Interscholastic said in a letter to the com- ticipate in sensitivity train- to send him “a few cool Bercy Arena, in Paris, France. Athletic Association, said munity that they support ing and an alcohol aware- things for Christmas.” North Carolina A&T Capture Third Celebration Bowl Title in Four Years

BY ANFERNEE PATTERSON Quarterback Lamar signaled for his offense to Atlanta Voice Raynard was named Offen- go for two. Aggies lead to sive Most Valuable Player two. It appeared Alcorn’s North Carolina A&T after a steady 18-30 for 292 two point conversion Aggies Head Coach, Sam yards and two touchdowns. attempt was good, however, Washington and his players He led the Aggies down- the officials said the receiv- have a saying: “If some- field for the first points of er did maintain possession thing good happens, keep the game, connecting with after the catch. playing. If something bad wide receiver, Zachary “No one gave me an happens, keep playing.” Leslie for a seven yard explanation. I was looking The Mid-Eastern Athletic touchdown strike to go up for a juggle, a foot out of Conference (MEAC) cham- 7-0 12:38 remaining in the bounds, something. Just tell pions applied their mantra first quarter. me,” said McNair when and withstood a furious For a majority of the asked what explanation was rally from the Southwestern first half, Alcorn State’s given by the referees. Athletic Conference running game and offense North Carolina A&T Defensive Back Timadre Abram celebrates after intercepting a pass Ultimately the two (SWAC) champions, was absent. However, the in the 2018 Celebration Bowl, Saturday, December 15, 2018. point conversion failed, Alcorn State Braves. When Braves were able to put up upon further review. Aggies the dust settled Saturday three points on their second excitement and led the Braves kicker C. good, and A&T was up 24- lead remained 24-22 and afternoon inside Mercedes- drive to narrow the lead to Braves downfield for the McCullough was at work 16 with thirty-three seconds ultimately ran out the clock, Benz Stadium, the Aggies four. final drive of the first half. all day, converting on a 29- remaining in the third quar- securing their third HBCU celebrated a 24-22 victory, The first half belonged Time was the roadblock for yard field goal to make the ter. National Championship in sealing their third Celebra- to A&T as Raynard was on the Aggies as they settled Aggies lead down to one. Alcorn went back on four years. tion Bowl victory in four fire. This time, he connect- for a field goal, going into While the purple and the attack. Johnson went “We worked hard for years. ed with Elijah Bell for a 27 halftime down 17-6. gold of Alcorn celebrated, back to work, leading a this. All the time, our “I am proud of the win; yard touchdown pass to Later in the third quar- NC A&T’s, Malik Wash- nine play, 92-yard drive, coaches told us, stay the it is the extra cream on top lead 17-3 with 2:30 to go ter, the Braves were able to ington, returned the ensuing which was capped off by a course. I am just proud of whenyougettoplayina until halftime. get a touchdown on the kickoff 79 yards for a 59-yard rushing touch- the team and our offensive Bowl game like this. I am Alcorn State’s quarter- board as Johnson ran 30 touchdown, swinging the down, and the score was coordinator [Chris Bar- proud to be a part of it,” back, Noah Johnson, had yards to close the lead to momentum back to the 24-22. However, Braves nette] for preparing us,” said Washington. enough of the Aggies four points. Aggies. The extra point was Head Coach, Fred McNair, said Raynard. C-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett music for those who will hook-ups. In his opinion, and “A Whole New World” ing all that you can be that been holding out for her Staff Writer endear themselves to it, establishing heartfelt con- with Regina Belle for the represents you. They’re all entire life. We tried to make take nections with others tran- movie “Aladdin.” about making your reality that work, tried to find Rumors of the de- some- scends all age groups. “That’s all ‘Stand For come true. They are ge- that thing that suits us and mise of R&B will nev- “You’re not always go- Love’ really is – it’s a re- niuses at it!” what suits us is very, very er come true as long as ing to be 20, 30 or even minder that we are human Another quality Jam unique,” recalled Bryson. Peabo Bryson is around. 40-years-old. Nobody’s beings,” explained Bryson, and Lewis possessed, said “Also, Nancy Wilson That’s because the leg- going to be young forever. who credited producers Bryson, was the ability to – the single greatest jazz endary artist is perhaps You’ll need a real relation- Lewis and Jam with aiding make him “relevant in any vocalist ever - always en- the genre’s biggest ad- ship and that’s what R&B him in making music to re- music conversation going couraged me to not give vocate and constantly is traditionally flect that theme. on today” without com- up about finding that thing delivers soulful tracks meant for – “You have Jimmy and prising the integrity of his for me. Aretha and Nancy to keep it alive. for the art- Terry – who are two of career, which he built over are the two most iconic vo- Long known for ist to say the finest human beings,multiple decades. But calists ever to me. In their enduring hits out loud let alone two of the great- audiences agree that his genre, they reign supreme!” such as “Feel the what est music producers of all concerns were needless Considering their ad- Fire” and “I’m some- times – they understand ex- because “Stand For Love” vice, Bryson said his devo- So Into You,” actly what life is and what only enhances Bryson’s tion to R&B will remain se- Bryson is back life isn’t. It’s an odd thing long history of classic hits. cure as well as relevant. “Is with a re-re- to be in a relationship, mu- In addition, the album’s there hope for R&B? Sure lease of his sically, or in a music fellow- success reassured him that and it’s going to get better,” popular al- ship with two iconic human he must remain true to his he declared. “Love will bum, “Stand beings,” noted Bryson. R&B roots. That message always be relevant. It’s an For Love,” “The thing I noticed was honed in him by two of ever-changing, all-encom- which fea- about them is the absence his best friends. passing phenomenon that is tured two of ego and importance. “Aretha (Franklin) is constantly evolving.” chart-top- They actually listen and so one person that kept me The album, “Stand For ping songs thing collaboration with them is true to my course. She Love,” is available in stores – “All She really is exactly that. You can con- always encouraged me to and online at iTunes, Ama- Wants to do is that you tribute as much as your skill hold out because she knew zon Music, Spotify, Apple Me” and “Love Like relate to set will take you. They are what I was holding out for Music, Google Play and Yours and Mine.” people. only interested in you be- – the same thing she had TheRealPeaboBryson.com. The new deluxe All of it CD promises to attain is based equal heights. Already, on real “Looking for Sade,” the rela- single with special guest tion- Boney James, is number ships,” one on the Jazz list and insisted the other eight songs on Bryson. the album are garnering His catalogue lots of attention. underscores his But, Bryson is aiming commitment to for more than attention. that philosophy, His true mission is to keep which includes R&B relevant and attrac- timeless R&B hits tive to all generations – such as “Can You younger and older. Stop the Rain” and “There’s something for “Tonight, I Celebrate everyone on this particu- My Love” recorded lar CD,” said Bryson, who thing from it and pass that with Roberta Flack. Fur- collaborated with iconic something on.” ther evidence of his de- producers Jimmy Jam and He also believes “Stand votion to love appear in Terry Lewis on the project. For Love” will help re- his musical renditions of “I don’t make music for kindle the importance of “Beauty and the Beast,” MARSELL WASHINGTON FOR MARCO IMAGERY From left, Jimmy Jam, Peabo Bryson and Terry Lewis collaborated on “Stand For Love.” myself anymore. I make relationships as opposed to sang with Celine Dion,

By shaquille Woods LAS: Oh that’s great! as possible. Fail as much as Contributing Writer I didn’t know you use to you can. I try to instill that teach history. in my son too. FOX’s newest hit Harry: Yes. Ameri- comedy series, “The Cool can history. I’ve always LAS: Do most people Kids,” is taking viewers been a veracious reader. It believe your journey was by storm. The show takes taught me how to connect easy? a comedic twist in the se- with the younger audi- Fox: I’ll use my son as nior living home environ- ence. I’m honest with them example. He sees me on ment. Familiar faces such but sometimes I take their television, movies, and all as David Alan Grier, Vicki sides. It all depends on the of that but he only sees the Lawrence, Leslie Jordan, situation. highlight reel. He doesn’t’ and Martin Mull are bring- really see the struggles. If ing nothing but laughs to LAS: Rick Fox, if you the highlight reel of my life the screen. could go back in time and movie is 3 minutes then I The star-studded cast give yourself advice what have over 3 hours of noth- sat down with the Los An- would it be? ing but failures. People are geles Sentinel at the Fox Rick Fox: One thing I making the failures drown Studios lot. Special guests pride myself on is I’m able out the potential. It’s the Jackée Harry and Rick Fox to get up quickly from mis- hard work that becomes also joined the conversa- FOX STUDIOS takes and not be paralyzed your championship mo- From left are Rick Fox, Jackée Harry, David Alan Grier and Vicki Lawrence in an epi- tion. The duo will appear by them. I would give my- ment. All of those moments sode of “The Cool Kids.” in an episode as a couple. self the advice to get up eventually wash away. even quicker if possible. “The Cool Kids” ap- L.A. Sentinel: I will LAS: What’s been one chance to actually work to- teacher has taught me a lot. It’s all about failing as soon pear on the FOX Network. tweet about this soon but of your favorite parts about gether so it is exciting. that brings me to my next filming so far? question. As an artist, how Grier: Well it has to LAS: Jackée, how are has social media impacted be working with Jackée of you using your platform to your career? course! uplift upcoming Black en- David Alan Grier: Jackée Harry: Oh yes, tertainment hopefuls? Well it gives me a direct I agree! We are just a pair. Harry: I try my best platform to communicate It all just fits naturally. You to recommend anyone as with my fans. It took me a don’t really have to force it. much as I can, but make while to get the hang of it sure they put in the work from a comedian point of LAS: I saw that come- first. view. dic chemistry just a few I was even telling Da- The first couple of moments ago between you vid about this. I started weeks they told me to say two. from the bottom. I was in something funny. I was just Grier: You want to the dressing room putting confused. know something? We nev- costumes for people, I did But once I got the hang er worked together before. grip for cameras, I did it all. of it, I realized it’s all about We’ve known each other I have evolved over FOX STUDIOS being your authentic self. for years, but never had to the years. Being a history From left are David Alan Grier and Martin Mull, stars of “The Cool Kids.” THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT LASENTINEL.NET C-2

By Lapacazo SandovaL “Cooley High,” “Super entertaining. on Brown Sugar. Grow- Contributing Writer Fly,” and more! LAS: You really know ing up, she was always A beauty with brains a lot about the business side working. She didn’t have Pam Grier (“Foxy to match, Grier’s had a of showbiz? What was it time to go to a movie. She Brown,” “Coffy,” “The L front row seat to how Hol- like then as compared to didn’t even get to see my Word”) — the 69-year- lywood has changed for now? movies then. There are a young iconic beauty wants people of color. In fact, PG: Well, to begin lot of interesting people in to make something crystal she as a true trailblazer for with, my films stayedmy life.in My great, great clear, and that is the fact hundreds of Black actress- the theaters for a long time. grandmother had a sugar that she loves Brown Sug- es and her films “Brown Some owners thought that beet farm and a hotel in ar, not the sugary ingredi- Sugar,” “Foxy Brown,” our films stayed too long Cheyenne, Wyoming in the ent used to flavor desserts, “Coffy,” “Sheba, Baby,” but we were making mon- Black West. She’s from the coffee, and tea, but Brown and “Friday Foster” earned ey. I remember one of my Underground Railroad. Sugar the network, which the producers and studios friends, Jack Silverman of features the biggest collec- millions of dollars. the Silverman Theaters, LAS: What’s next? tion of “the baddest Afri- Her characters were who said, ‘Pam, your mov- Are you working with any can American movies of tough, strong, and at the ies are so popular, White young screenwriters to all-time.” center of their own stories. moviemakers are going bring your story to life? Focused like a high To call these films blax- to get mad at you because PG: Yes, I am actually. beam in a thunderstorm, ploitation is “missing the they’re staying over and Thank you for asking. I’m Grier has been on a public- point” on so many levels. over and over again.’ And working with a team to cre- ity tour this month to talk In 1997, when “Jackie so out of that necessity ate a documentary [on my about Brown Sugar’s Holi- Brown,” Quentin Taranti- came genius; they started life] and if you read my day special gift subscrip- no’s custom-made vehicle creating the multi-theater book [“Foxy: My Life in tion rate which is only $42/ was released, many critics complex, where you could Three Acts”] you will see one-yr which is a bargain imagined that it would re- COURTESY PHOTO have a Black film, a West- just how many great char- particularly when you add vive her career like “Pulp Pam Grier is an ambassador for the Brown Sugar Network. ern, a Disney Mary Pop- acters there are in my story. in the recently launched on Fiction” did for John Tra- pins, Asian films. Did youI am also doing a series Xfinity X1, which provides volta. It did not and Grier I’m prepared to celebrate films that feature Blackknow I also told Spike Lee called “Bless This Mess” more access to films and wasn’t surprised. all year round. Every day is people, well —it’s some- years ago about “BlacK- for FOX. We just finished documentaries, with of- Here’s what Pam Grier, Christmas. If you wake up thing. Brown Sugar is one kKlansman?” the pilot. I wrote a screen- fers like “Monster’s Ball,” the official ambassador and breathing you are going to of the best streaming ser- play called “Fried Chicken spokesperson for Brown have a good day. vices to see the legends. LAS: And what did Chronicles” which I want Sugar, had to share about I have relatives in my Mr. Lee say, then? to direct. Hollywood, life and her family that are aging, mat- LAS: You are the offi- PG: Here’s how it future. ter of fact my mother, who cial ambassador of Brown happened. The brother LAS: Can you share is in her 90s, could not Sugar, correct? who wrote the book (Ron any details about “Fried L.A. Sentinel: Hello watch a lot of my movies PG: When Jonathan Stallworth) lives about Chicken Chronicles”? Ms. Grier, happy holidays! [“Brown Sugar,” “Foxy Katz, the president [& 40 miles from me... I sent PG: (laughing) It How are you? Brown,” “Coffy,” “She- CEO] of Bounce TV came [Ron Stallworth] the book makes you hungry, right? Pam Grier: Hello, ba, Baby,”] but now with to me, after hearing me [Black Klansman] years It’s about a family of wom- Los Angeles Sentinel. I am Brown Sugar, she can talk about how important ago to Spike [Lee] to make. en in the 1970s. We’ve great. Are you prepared for watch them all. She loves it was to have more Afri- Years ago, and his com- been divided by a patriar- the holidays? it! can American and Afro- ment was ‘no one is going chal community; church We are having these centric films of our cultureto believe a Black Klans- and such and society and COURTESY PHOTO LAS: Grier blazed the trail for Yikes, no. Are Brown Sugar film -festi represented …. we must man.’ Well, he was wrong. such and we pull together hundreds of Black actresses. you? vals and just to see her face continue to have our brand to reach a common goal. I PG: (laughing) Yes. light up, seeing all these recognized. LAS: You mentioned can’t tell you any more. Brand recognition is that Brown Sugar has im- sustainability … because pacted your family. How? LAS: That sounds of Brown Sugar showing PG: My mother is ag- beautiful. over 300 movies and con- ing and it gives me joy to PG: Thank you. certs …it inspires film- see her catch up on all of makers. 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By Lauren a. JoneS and it’s always reflected Contributing Writer itself in the nominations that we give,” added - Ja The bright Hollywood son George, SAG Awards lights illuminated the stage committee member and as “Crazy Rich Asians” chair of the SAG-AFTRA star Awkwafina and two- Diversity Advisory com- time SAG award-winner mittee. “When you look Laverne Cox, announced at these nominations, the the nominees for the 25th SAG Awards tend to get it annual Screen Actors right. There’s a lot of diver- Guild Awards at the Pacific sity, equity, and inclusion.” Design Center in West Hol- Members of the awards lywood committee described see- on Dec. 11. ing the performances of Known as the only fellow actors being cel- award show for actors by ebrated for their hard work actors, Awkwafina learned on the big screen as the of her nomination in the payoff for a year’s worth category of outstanding of planning. Coordinating performance by a cast in a KRISTINA DIXON/L.A. SENTINEL the 25th anniversary of the motion picture for “Crazy Laverne Cox two-hour award show is Rich Asians” as she was filled with challenges- ac reading it on live televi- decided that they could be cording to Williams. sion. an actress and be openly “You don’t see us sit- “Those moments are trans,” Cox stated. ting around a table proof- magic,” SAG Commit- Alongside “Crazy reading the ballots for ex- tee Chair Jobeth WilliamsRich Asians,” this year’s ample for five hours at a mused. “And to see La- nominees for outstanding stretch,” Williams pointed verne Cox and Awkwafinaperformance by a cast in out. Not to mention the standing next to each other a motion picture includ- special tributes celebrating is pretty magical because ed movies like “BlacK- the awards’ 25 years and all there’s about a foot differ- kKlansman” and “Black of the acceptance speeches ence between them.” Panther” starring predomi- of the award winners that Awkwafina shared nantly Black casts. have to be factored into the her excitement about not “We always have a lot show’s rundown. only being nominated, but of diversity in our nomina- Last year, the award how diverse, new stories tions and in our winners,” debuted its first-ever host, like “Crazy Rich Asians” Williams shared. “I think Kristen Bell. Williams should be viewed by Hol- it’s a reflection of actorsshared that the award- lywood as the movies that looking at performances show will return a host for deserve to be made. not what gender, or what a second year, though that “What scares me about your sexual orientation person has not yet been an- diversity is that you don’t [is], or your race or your nounced. want it to be a trend,” Awk- creed.” The 25th Annual SAG wafina remarked. “I think “Diversity is a core Awards will be simulcast that this year, it’s like the function of SAG AFTRA... live on TNT and TBS on movies spoke for them- selves, “Black Panther,” “Crazy Rich Asians.” Cox, who was the first openly transgender actor to have a recurring role on a prime-time television show, “Orange is the New Black,” echoed those senti- ments. “I can’t tell you how many people I’ve met over the years who said that because they saw me on television that they decided KRISTINA DIXON/L.A. SENTINEL Jason George not to take their life or they D-1 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL FAMILY THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 ELI LILLY ANNOUNCES INSULIN AFFORDABILITY PLAN TARGETING BLACK COMMUNITY

NNPA Newswire ly, a hero has come along economic issues that have to help defray the costs impacted just about every There are a number of among African Americans. aspect of life. Healthcare pressing issues affecting The Eli Lilly Company issues are no exception. the health and well-being has announced the launch The help that the Eli Lilly of the African American of the Lilly Diabetes Solu- Diabetes Solution Center community. One of the tions Center and Helpline and Helpline will provide chief health challenges is to assist people with insulin should be viewed as a very the condition known as dia- affordability. welcome intervention. It betes. It comes in several Eli Lilly and Company can alleviate some of the forms: gestational diabetes is a global leader in diabe- financial problems that the that occurs in certain wom- tes care, and understands community faces as it fights en during pregnancy; Type that there are gaps in health the diabetes epidemic. 1, which includes juvenile care for communities of To implement the initia- diabetes that impacts youth color. They are working to tive, the Eli Lilly Company as well as adults; and Type help close them by reduc- has donated insulin to three 2, adult onset diabetes that ing the cost of insulin and relief agencies that serve is developed during adult- making sure that everyone communities of color glob- hood and can be related to has equal access to their ally and particularly in the diet and lifestyle choices, medicines. U.S. - Americares, Direct among other matters. The Solution Center is a Relief, and Dispensary of To date, over 30 mil- solution-oriented program Hope. They have distribut- lion Americans are affected to provide relief for those ed insulin to 150 free clin- announcing the Solutions have been ignored and mis- bers of the community to by diabetes according to who are not insured, under- ics around the country. The Centers. treated by various and sun- gain some relief from this the American Diabetes As- insured, or have high out- helpline will direct people This is a great opportu- dry associations in the past, dreadful scourge. sociation, and the African of-pocket expenses. The toward these clinics in their nity for African Americans, but this new initiative from Everyone should spread American population is Solution Center can pro- local communities and pro- who are disproportionately Eli Lilly is a welcome turn the word! Help is available disproportionately affected vide cost savings solutions, vide information on how affected by diabetes. The of events. The dilemma of now by calling the Lilly in comparison to the gen- free clinic information to they can obtain it. collaboration with the Lilly increased diabetes diag- Diabetes Solutions Center eral population, according receive support, and short- To ensure that the word Diabetes Solution Center noses and other numerous helpline at 833-808-1234 to their studies. African term and long-term options about the Solution Center will help decrease the com- healthcare challenges when to get more information American diabetes rates for immediate needs. Basi- gets out, Eli Lilly is taking plications of diabetes by trying to manage diabetes, and immediate assistance. are 12.7percent as com- cally, Lilly is dedicated to out full-page ads in African making sure that access to such as cost for treatments, Representatives will be pared to 7.4percent among making sure that no one has American newspapers in affordable insulin is avail- medications, limited sup- available from 9 a.m. to Whites. to pay full price for insulin! selected markets through able to improve the quality plies and access to primary 8 p.m. (ET) or 8 a.m. to 7 There have been hor- It is no secret that the the members of the Na- of life in African American care to maintain a quality p.m. (CT) Monday through ror stories about the high African American com- tional Newspaper Publish- communities. of life, will be a wonderful Friday. costs of insulin. Fortunate- munity has suffered from ers Association (NNPA), African Americans opportunity for the mem- Moderate or Severe Sleep Apnea Doubles Risk Of Hard-to-Treat Hypertension in AfricanAmericans hypertension compared to that earlier studies indicate R01HL117323, and participants without sleep that untreated sleep ap- 5R35HL135818. Other apnea. Somewhat unex- nea can cause blood pres- NIH support included fund- pectedly, the researchers sure to surge during sleep ing from the National In- found no association be- and remain high during stitute of General Medical tween milder forms of sleep the day when a patient is Sciences (U54GM115428) apnea and uncontrolled or awake. Her earlier research through the University of resistant hypertension. showed that treatment of Mississippi Medical Center. The results suggest that sleep apnea with continu- The Jackson Heart Study is AfricanAmericans with ous positive air pressure supported and conducted more severe forms of sleep (CPAP) lowers blood pres- in collaboration with Jack- apnea are at higher risk of sure, especially during son State University (HH- having hard-to-treat hy- the night. CPAP and other SN268201300049C and pertension, the researchers breathing devices deliver HHSN268201300050C), said. The current study did slight air pressure through a Tougaloo College (HH- not explore what propor- mask and are highly effec- SN268201300048C), and tion of resistant hyperten- tive for treatment of sleep the University of Missis- COURTESY PHOTO sion is attributable to sleep apnea. sippi Medical Center (HH- apnea. The study was sup- SN268201300046C and By DAllAs Post triBuNe would facilitate early medi- AfricanAmericans. The re- The study did not ex- ported by grants from the HHSN268201300047C) cal intervention and reduce searchers tested the partici- amine the mechanisms by NHLBI (R01HL110068, contracts NHLBI and the AfricanAmericans with the risk or severity of heart pants for obstructive sleep which sleep apnea increas- 3R01HL110068-03S2; National Institute for Mi- moderate or severe sleep disease.” apnea (the most common es blood pressure. But Su- T32HL007901-18, and nority Health and Health apnea are twice as likely “This study identifies a kind) with a special de- san Redline, M.D., senior K01HL138211). Ad- Disparities. The study was to have hard-to-control risk factor for hard-to-con- vice used overnight in the physician at Brigham and ditional NHLBI sup- also supported by addi- high blood pressure when trol hypertension that until home. Researchers classi- Women’s Hospital and the port included the fol- tional their sleep apnea goes un- now has gone underrec- fied sleep apnea as- unaf study’s senior author, said lowing: KL2TR001874, treated, according to a new ognized in African-Amer- fected, mild, moderate, or study funded mainly by the icans,” said study leader severe based on the num- National Heart, Lung, and Dayna Johnson, Ph.D., an ber of times a person ei- Blood Institute (NHLBI), assistant professor in the ther partially or completely part of the National Insti- Department of Epidemiol- stopped breathing during By KeNDrA thurstoN tutes of Health. The find- ogy at Rollins School of sleep. The tests revealed to assess the risk to ings, which researchers say Public Health at Emory that more than a quarter of The mortgage industry themselves before lend- may partially explain why University in Atlanta. the participants had moder- and the real estate industry ing money to borrow- AfricanAmericans suffer Johnson added that the dis- ate or severe sleep apnea go hand in hand. Potential ers. When applying for a hypertension at rates higher proportionately high rate of and that the condition had home buyers often have a loan, a bor rower is asked than any other group, point uncontrolled hypertension gone undiagnosed in al- multitude of questions re- for a full financial profile. to screening and treatment among African-Americans most all of them—i.e., 94 garding the home buying A full financial profile of sleep apnea as another makes the study results percent of the cases. The process. “How much does includes FICO scores, important strategy for even more consequential. remaining participants had credit play of in the home assets, and income. Your keeping uncontrolled high A recent NIH-funded study either no sleep apnea, or a buying process? is asked FICO score and income blood pressure at bay. showed that about 75 per- milder form of it. frequently. You can choose play a large part in the A common disorder cent of African-American The researchers also to purchase your home us- Kendra Thurston loan amount and interest that blocks the upper air- men and women are likely took blood pressure mea- ing cash or by financing agency. Some companies rat you will receive. ways and causes people to to develop high blood pres- surements and found that the purchase. If you choose may choose to report to one Mortgage lender typi- stop breathing during sleep, sure by age 55, compared 48 percent of the partici- to finance through a bank of the three major credit re- cally prequalify a bor- sleep apnea already has to 55 percent of white men pants had “uncontrolled” or mortgage lender, your porting agencies or all three rower once they have been linked to an increased and 40 percent of white high blood pressure, mean- credit rating will play a part of them. When you ask reviewed and approved risk of high blood pressure women of the same age. ing they had the condition in your loan options. for your credit report, it is their mortgage applica- in whites, but the asso- Johnson noted that the even though they took one A credit score is a three- likely that you will receive tion. A pre-qualification ciation in blacks has been current findings could pro- or two antihypertensive digit number designed to a different score from each is an estimate of the largely understudied. This vide more of an impetus for medications. About 14 show credit-worthiness. It credit reporting agency. loan amount and inter- new research demonstrates AfricanAmericans with the percent had “resistant” hy- demonstrates how likely a When applying for a est rate a borrower can this link in a large popula- condition to get evaluated pertension, meaning they person is to repay borrowed bank loan, banks use the expect from the lender. tion of African-Americans. for sleep apnea, which also had the condition while on money based on previous FICO score from each of Home buyers will use The results are scheduled appears to affect them more three or more antihyperten- borrowing experience. The the three credit bureaus. the pre-qualification - let to be published Dec. 10 in than it does whites. An es- sive medications. “Resis- number is gathered from The Fair Isaac Corpora tion, ter to determine monthly Circulation, a journal of the timated 1 in 4 AfricanA- tant” hypertension is more each of the three major better known as FICO, cre- mortgage payments and American Heart Associa- mericans in the United severe than “uncontrolled” credit reporting bureaus; ated a formula widely used choose a purchase price tion. States have moderate or se- and carries a higher risk for Equifax, Transunion, and by mortgage lenders to for their home. “This is an example of vere sleep apnea, but most heart disease and death, the Experian. Each credit re- determine credit ratings. Credit scores will how NHLBI funded re- have not been diagnosed or researchers said. porting agency keeps track While each in dividual impact the amount of search is making important treated by a doctor, accord- The researchers then of payment history includ- bureau has a credit score interest on a loan, which advances to our basic un- ing to a 2018 study led by compared measures of ing late and on-time pay- that is generated by them, translates into a higher derstanding of cardiovas- Johnson when she worked sleep apnea to categories ments, high and low bal- a FICO score is a sepa- our lower monthly mort- cular risk and sleep health,” at Brigham and Women’s of blood pressure control. ances, and how long an rate credit rating used by gage payment. Once a said Michael Twery, Ph.D., Hospital in Boston. Study participants with account has been open. mortgage lenders. Lenders home buyer knows the director of the National In the new study, the moderate or severe sleep Credit reporting agencies typically use the middle pre-qualification amount, Center on Sleep Disorders researchers followed 664 apnea were twice as likely use this information to cal- of the 3 FICO scores from they can be ready to begin Research at NHLBI. “This AfricanAmericans with to have resistant hyperten- culate a credit rating rang- each major credit report- their home search. The report underscores the need hypertension who were sion when compared to ing from 300-850. ing bureau in a mortgage more information you for studies to determine participants in the Jackson participants without sleep Credit card companies, application. The higher the have for your real estate whether screening groups Heart Study, the largest apnea. Those with severe car loan companies, and number, the lower the risk agent, the better equipped at high risk for sleep apnea, investigation of causes of sleep apnea were 3.5 times others report your account for a lender. they are to help you find such as AfricanAmericans, cardiovascular disease in as likely to have resistant history to a credit reporting Mortgage lenders need the perfect home. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019 www.lasentinel.net D-2

PHOTO CREDITS: JERRY LEXION FOR BAILEY CUNNINGHAM ASSOCIATES First Row Seated (Left to Right): Jaylen Bowens, Carrington Greene, Elijah Dobson, Debs Seated (Left to Right): Safia Smith, Sydney Kelley, Klark White, Brooke Mes- Julian Hewlett, Ross Watkins, Jonathan Yarbrough, Jonathan Green, Courtney Lindsey saye, Sydney Bentley, Braelyn Baker, Kaelyn Bowers, Lara Brooks Second Row Standing (Left to Right): Nicholas Green, Aman Johnson, James Nor- Second Row: Mackenzie Wilson, Rachel Porché, Kennedy Howell, Jayda Crawford, ris, Micheal Anaya, Spencer Jordan, Andre Alexander, Justin Best, Gavin Brown, Kevin Isabella Kimbrough, Londyn Adams, Brianna Turner, Kennedy Mclntosh, Samantha Lagarde, Cameron Baker, Patrick Spann Jr, Chaz Cotton Patierno, Lauryn Chamberlain, Kayla Williams, Irie Cooper, Skyelar Banks, India Bland Third Row Standing (Left to Right): Amir Andrews, Reese Jones, Mahki Backstrom, Back Row: Niya Sheppard, Nia Marshall, Anaya Beckles Banks, Ariana Butler Tekeste Tekeste, Johnathan Garnett, Adrian Butler

Rise Up! for the 66th they participated in a series of the Los Angeles Chapter than 1700 combined hours introduced the escorts, par- junior at the Los Angeles year Los Angeles Links of purposeful events aimed along with the Leadership of community service. The ents and guest entertainers Center for Enriched Stud- transformed the debutante at social and personal en- Institute staff and members president commended Los for the various activities ies. He is the son of Mr. ball, an annual social event richment. In the Leader- are extremely appreciative Angeles Chapter of the throughout the evening. Stephen Baker and Mrs. into another magical eve- ship Institute, the pro- for the continuing commit- Links, Los Angeles Chap- She began by introducing Sylvia Baker. Braelyn is a ning. On Friday evening, spective debutantes were ment to support the young ter Charitable Trust and all the debutantes individually senior at Eleanor Roosevelt November 23, 2018 guests mentored while engaged debutantes in their activ- the mentors for their sup- for the traditional prom- Senior High School in entered the Ball to the mu- in a series of activities, in- ity which ultimately goes port and dedication to the enade around the dance Eastvale, CA. She is presi- sic of harpist, Paul Baker. cluding: seminars, work- to benefit the Los Angelescotillion. She introduced floor. Each debutante wasdent of the Junior/Senior Upon entering the venue, shops on financial literacy, community at large. the mistress of ceremony given her own special mo- Workshop Council of Afri- guests were immediately the Arts, college and career Cotillion Chairman, for the evening. Then came ment as she was accompa- can American Parents. She enraptured by the elegant readiness, non-traditional Link Deborah Beaver- the musical presentation of nied around the ballroom is a member of her school’s setting of the event—awe careers, healthy lifestyles, Watford, opened the ball, the cotillion theme, “Rise dance floor by her father,Women’s Varsity Tennis struck by the beautiful ta- social media, legal savvy, welcoming guests and Up”, which was performed then acknowledging her Team and member of the ble centerpieces and stage etiquette and social skills, thanking parents, families live by soloist, Charlean mother with a graceful Women’s Track and Field décor that glowed with cultural awareness, friend- and friends as they entered Carrmon and arranged by curtsy while presenting Team. She is a founding golden hues of a spectacu- ship activities, community the elegant affair and ac- musical director, Susan her mother with a lovely member of the school’s

lar sunrise, which reflected service. The pre-cotillion knowledged with grateful Chatman. bouquet of flowers. TheUNICEF Club. the evening’s theme, “Rise activities began with the appreciation, the debu- Mrs. Diane Scott, the melodic recorded rendi- Miss Skyelar Lesure Up.” The ballroom was Mother/Daughter Tea and tantes, their escorts, chore- Mistress of Ceremonies for tion, “Powerful” by Jessie Banks, daughter of Mr. exquisitely designed and ended with the Awards ographers and entire cast the evening, who would Smollet and Alicia Keyes Steven Wayne Williams splendidly decorated by Luncheon where the cotil- of supporters who brought introduce each debutante, provided the musical back- and Mrs. Andree Yvonne Link, Phyllis Forneret and lionettes were presented the ball to fruition. Ms. was presented to the event drop for the Father and Banks-Williams. She was her design team to accen- with a 66th Cotillion Par- Beavers-Watford unveiled attendees. Diane Scott is Daughter waltz following presented by her father, tuate the 2018 theme. The ticipation Certificate and a a new Cotillion Guild, ac- the current treasurer and the individual debutante’s Mr. Steven Wayne Wil- physical setting of the Links pendant. knowledging the organiz- member of the Finance and graceful promenade around liams. Her escort was Mr. event was second only to The cotillion is the ers, former Link cotillio- Governance Committee the dance floor. The entire Jonathan Frederick Yar- the beauty and grace of heart and soul of the Los nettes, charter members of and Executive Commit- court of debutantes then brough, a senior at Cerri- the young ladies for whom Angeles Links fundrais- the guild and other former tee of the Western Area of performed a beautifully ex- tos High School. He is the the cotillion was planned. ing efforts. Historically, Los Angeles Links debu- The Links, Incorporated. ecuted Cotillionette Waltz son of the late Mr. Fred S. Since 1952 Los Angeles the revenue from the co- tantes who were present. She is a 30 year member to the standard, “Rise Up.” Yarbrough and Mrs. Janet Chapter, The Links, Incor- tillion is given back to the She presented to the audi- of the Pasadena-Altadena Twenty-six magnificent Turner Yarbrough. Skyelar porated has presented over community in the form of ence, Evangeline Felton Chapter as well as Pasa- young ladies, each charm- is a senior at Valencia High 1000 young women to so- donations. Nonprofit agen- and Leslie Sykes, the two dena Junior League and ing, poised and accom- School. She is a youth ciety. This year, the Los cies and local programs co-chairmen of the new- Pasadena Tournament of plished, made their debut. mentor to girls aged 9-15, Angeles Chapter Charita- that provide health, arts, ly announced Cotillion Roses Foundation. Most They were: relying heavily on her own ble Trust (LACCT) and the education, youth and el- Guild. She then introduced importantly, Link Diane Miss Londyn Lee experiences and sharing Los Angeles (CA) Chapter der services are selected Nedra Austin, Chairman is the wife of Connecting Anna Adams, daughter her relationship with God. of The Links, Incorporated by the Los Angeles Chap- of the Los Angeles Chap- Link, Michael Scott, M.D. of Mr. Monty Adams and Community service is ex- held the 66th Debutante ter Charitable Trust to ter Charitable Trust and and mother of three adult Miss Veda Adams. She was tremely important to Sky- Cotillion at the Beverly receive financial supportJanice Jamison Murray, children, one of whom is a presented by her father, Mr. elar and she is committed Hilton Hotel in Beverly awards. Each debutante Los Angeles Links Chap- former debutante, Daugh- Monty Adams. Her escort to and appreciates helping Hills, CA. The program was required to perform ter president. President ter, Nyasha Scott Serrano was Mr. James Norris, a the less fortunate. was structured around the a minimum of 75 hours Murray welcomed guests, (1993 deb). Diane is also senior at Westmark High Miss Anaya Beckles- Leadership Institute where of community service in gave remarks, commended the devoted grandmother School in Encino, Califor- Banks, daughter of Mr. Debutantes, also known as nonprofit and communitycotillionettes for their out- to granddaughter, Jasmine, nia. He is the son of Mr. Kali Banks and Mrs. Cotillionettes, were intro- agencies throughout the standing accomplishments a future cotillionette. Mrs. John and Mrs. Ellen Nor- Monifa Banks. She was duced to the intricacies of greater Los Angeles area. in the Leadership Institute Diane Scott introduced ris. Londyn is a senior at presented by her father, the Cotillion Program as The officers and members and for performing more the debutantes and also Westmark High School in Mr. Kali Banks. Her escort Encino, California. She is was Mr. Tekeste Tekeste, a passionate about helping senior at Davinci Commu- those in need and enjoys nications High School. He volunteering at hospitals. is the son of Mrs. Mariza Her hobbies include vol- Tekeste Tikestay. Anaya leyball, cooking, interna- is a senior at New Roads tional travel, dance, fineHigh School where she is dining and laughing with an active student partici- friends and family. pating in volleyball, music Miss Braelyn Me- and community activism. liah Baker, daughter of She is an accomplished Mr.Undray Baker and Mrs. signer and member of the Lisa Baker. She was pre- American Sign Language sented by her father, Mr. Association. Undray Baker. Her escort Janice J. Murray, Los Nedra Austin, LACCT Debbe Beavers- Wat- Diane Scott, Mistress is Mr. Cameron Baker, a {See LINKS D-3} Angeles Links President (Trust) Chairman ford, Cotilon Chairman of Ceremonies PHOTO CREDIT: VINNIE RATCLIFF

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Miss Sydney Elizabeth Miss Ariana Madison and Mrs. Schyler Barnes- escort is Mr. Chaz Phillip she is a very accomplished by her father, Mr. Thomas Pearl Bentley, daughter of Butler, daughter of Dr. Anaya.Kennedy is a junior Cotton, a senior at Camp- and talented dancer with in- Wilson, Jr. Her escort is Mr. Brian Scott Bentley Adrian Butler and Mrs. at Cerritos High School. bell Hall High School. He terests in ballet and runway Mr. Kevin Lee Lagarde, a and Mrs. Yvette Faye Bent- Gilonda Butler. She is She is a dedicated student- is the son of Mr. Phillip modeling. When she is not sophomore at Davinci De- ley. She is presented by presented by her father, Dr. athlete who balances ad- Cotton and Dr. Joy Cotton. in dance class or perform- sign School. He is the son her father, Mr. Brian Scott Adrian Butler. Her escort vanced placement and Kennedy is a senior at Mira ing, she loves to volunteer of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Bentley. Her escort is Mr. is her brother, Mr. Adrian honors classes with mem- Costa High School. She is and hang-out with friends. Lagarde. Mackenzie is a Jaylen Edward Bowens, a Butler,Jr., a senior at Bish- bership on the Girl’s Track a member of the Mayor’s Miss Safia Noelle junior at Davinci Design senior at St. Berrnard High op Alemany High School. and Field Team. She is also Youth Council. She volun- Smith, daughter of Mr. By- High School, where she is School. He is the son of He is the son of Dr. Adrian a member of her school’s teers with such organiza- ron Keith Smith and Mrs. an active member of the Mr. Mike Bowens and Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Gilonda Varsity Cheer Squad. Ken- tions as WriteGirl. She also Bridget Tucker Smith. She Black Student Union. She Tiffany Bowens. Sidney is Butler. Ariana is a junior nedy was instrumental in enjoys photography, video is presented by her father, loves dancing, reading, a senior at Saint Bernard’s at Bishop Alemany High chartering the first Blackediting and directing. She Mr. Byron Keith Smith. photography, traveling, and High School. She is an ac- School. She is a member of Student Union on her high is fascinated by interna- Her escort is Mr. Nicholas spending time with fam- complished scholar-athlete. the tennis team, volleyball school campus. tional relations, political Green, a senior at the Buck- ily and friends. Mackenzie She is the CIF Division IV team, softball team, as well Miss Sydney Erin Kel- science and aviation. ley School. He is the son is a Senior Cadet for Girls Champion in the 400-meter as the school’s technical ley, daughter of Mr. Jef- Miss Brooke Menbere of Mr. Leonard Green and Scouts of Greater Los An- dash. She is also Captain theater. She also has an en- frey and Mrs. Leslie Kel- Messaye , daughter of Mr. Ms. Schenae Rourk. Safia geles. of the Girls Varsity Basket- trepreneurial spirit and has ley. She is presented by her and Mrs. Wonde Messaye. is a senior at the Buckley After presentation of ball and Track Team. Syd- started her own childcare father, Mr. Jeffrey Kelley. She was presented by her School, where she plays 26 exemplary cotillionettes ney has served on Student service. Her escort is Mr. Jonathan father, Mr. Wonde Mes- soccer. She also enjoys would come other memo- Council throughout her Miss Lauryn Olevia Paul Armstrong Green, a saye. Her escort was Mr. photography, mentoring rable moments embodied high school career and is Chamberlain, daughter senior at Millikan High Reese-Frederick Jones, a young children, cooking, in the graceful execution of currently ASB President. of Mr. Byron Chamberlin School. He is the son of senior at Campbell Hall. and traveling. Safia plansthe waltzes which the debu- Miss India Noelle and Ms. Inga Dyer. She is Mr. Thurman and Mrs. Ma- He is the son of the late to attend college and would tantes would perform dur- Bland, daughter of Mr. presented by her father, Mr. rie O’Kelly Green. Sydney Alexander Jones and Mrs. like to study English or Po- ing the evening. Following Lael Bland and Ms. Cheryl Byron Chamberlin. Her is a junior at Los Alamitos Suzanne Patterson Jones. litical Science the cotillion waltz was the Bowman Bland. She is escort is Mr. Amir Black, High School and is a true Brooke is a senior at Pali- Miss Brianna Carol Cotillionette and Escort presented by her father, Mr. a senior at Palisades High “artist” at heart who en- sades High School, where Turner, daughter of Mr. Waltz performed to an- Lael Bland. Her escort is School. He is the son of joys all visual arts includ- she is captain of the Girls George Turner and Dr. La- other popular recorded ren- Mr. Julian Hewlett, a senior Mr. Michael Andrews and ing drawing, painting and Varsity Basketball team. nita Scott. She is presented dition of “Conqueror,” as at Loyola High School. He Mrs. Jeanine Black. Lau- photography. Her work She is very passionate by her father, Mr. George sung by Jessie Smollet and is the son of Dr. Edward ryn is a senior at Immacu- has earned her recognition about photography, creat- Turner. Her escort is Mr. Estelle. The final waltz of Hewlett and Mrs. Mona late Heart High School. as “Artist of the Month” at ing and editing videos, and Spencer Ryan Jordan, a the evening was the Fam- Schlatter Hewlett. India She is a talented perfor- school and has been dis- debating current social is- senior at Oaks Christian ily waltz. The formal dance is a senior at Marymount mance artist with interests played as part of the Seal sues. She really enjoys add- School. He is the son of portion of the evening High School and a 2nd in musical theater, visual Beach Art Exhibit in Or- ing content to her YouTube Mr. Robert Jordan and Dr. concluded with the family generation debutante, her arts, in particular, Japanese ange County. Sydney has channel where she has a Phyllis DeNine Jordan. waltz to the melody and lyr- mother was a Cotillionette anime. She has appeared a great passion for animals large and varied following. Brianna is a senior at the ics of The Night is Young, in the 32nd Annual Cotil- in 15 musicals and wants and has performed com- Miss Samantha Nicole Marlborough School, a Cotillion classic, writ- lion Ball. India serves as to reach those bright lights munity service at the Long Patierno, daughter of Mr. where she is an accom- ten by Lanny Hartley and an elected member of the of Broadway. Lauryn truly Beach Marine Institute. and Mrs. Paul Patierno. She plished thespian and has performed live by Robert Associate Student Body enjoys spending special Miss Isabella Ali Kim- was presented by her father, acted in numerous plays Taylor. The waltzes were at Marymount. She is co- time with her family and brough, daughter of Mr. Mr. Paul Patierno. Her es- and musicals as a member expertly choreographed president of the Black Stu- friends. David Keith and Mrs. An- cort was Mr. Ross Andrews of the Marlborough Ensem- by Ms Terrica Banks, lead dent Alliance and has been Miss Irie Langston gela Lisa Kimbrough. She Watkins, a senior at Sierra ble Theatre. She has spent choreographer, featuring a student ambassador since Cooper, daughter of Mr. was presented by her fa- Canyon School. He is the past summers in the theatre guest choreographer, Mr. her freshman year. Dwayne Cooper and Mrs ther, Mr. David Keith Kim- son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal programs on both the East Chris Smith. The debu- Miss Kaelyn Victoria Danielle Cooper. She is brough. Her escort was Mr. Watkins. Samantha is a ju- and West. tantes made a presentation Bowers, daughter of Mr. presented by her father, Mr. Aman Miles Johnson, a ju- nior at Chaminade College Miss Klark Ashley of gifts and long stem roses Jeryl Bowers, Esq. and Dwayne Cooper. Her escort nior at Loyola High School. Preparatory High School. White, daughter of Mr. to their choreographers Mrs. Stacey Bowers, Esq. is Mr. Justin Ty Best, a ju- He is the son of Mr. Ro- She is on the honor roll, a Robert White and Dr. in appreciation for cho- She is presented by her fa- nior at Santa Monica High merle Demarco Johnson Scholar Varsity athlete in Kanika White. She is pre- reagraphing their timeless ther, Mr. Jeryl Bowers, Esq. School. He is the son of and Mrs. Dominica Ina soccer and track, a member sented by her father, Mr. waltzes which captured the Her escort is Mr. Carrington Mr. Rodney Best and Dr. Johnson. Isabella is a ju- of the Diversity Team, the Robert White. Her escort cotillion theme and accen- Greene, a junior at Culver Andrea Best. Irie is a ju- nior at Marymount High Eagle Business Club and a is Mr. Courtney Lindsey, tuated the seamless grace City High School. He is the nior at Choate Rosemary School. She is an accom- Junior Olympics volunteer. a senior at the Chadwick and precision with which son of Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Hall in Wallingford, CT. plished dancer and is part Samantha is a member of School. He is the son of the debutantes and their es- Greene. Kaelyn is a senior She is a multi-faceted and of her school’s Conservato- the San Fernando Valley Mr. Curt Lindsey and Mrs. corts performed. The deb- at Harvard-Westlake. She is tech savvy. Her passion is ry Arts Program. Isabella is Chapter of Jack and Jill of Calisse Lindsey. Klark is utantes made presentations a nationally recognized art- robotics and engineering. a member of Marymount’s America and the National a senior at the Chadwick to Link Deborah Beavers- ist and master of costume When she is not working Black Student Alliance, as Charity League. School, where she has at- Watford, the 66th Cotillion design. Kaelyn designs with CAD software, IRIE is well as a student ambas- Miss Rachel Nicole tended since kindergarten. Chairman and to Janice and creates couture gowns playing varsity golf or vol- sador on the Leadership, Porche, daughter of Mr. She enjoys international Jamison Murray, president that have been modeled on leyball. She is also a mem- Diversity Board. She also Kerry Porche, II and Mrs. travel, biological sciences, of Los Angeles Chapter, the runways of award-win- ber of the Santa Clarita Val- participated in the campus Diedra Porche .She is pre- contemporary and dance of The Links Incorporated. ning fashion stylists. With ley Chapter of Jack and Jill ministry. Isabella is also sented by her father, Mr. the Diasporas, choreogra- During the remainder of a passion for science, she of America. . civicly active outside of Kerry Porche, II. Her es- phy, and studio art. Klark the evening the debutantes regularly tutors 5th grad- Miss Jayda Nicole school. cort is Mr. Elijah Dobson, a talented dancer is a mem- and guests dined to the ers at Charles Drew Uni- Crawford, daughter of Mr. Miss Nia Gabrielle a senior at Dorsey High ber of her school’s Dance melodious arrangements versity’s Saturday Science Jerol Crawford and Mrs. Marshall, daughter of Dr. School. He is the son of Company where she per- and performance by stroll- Academy. She is an enthu- Hope Hampton Crawford. Ginder and Mrs. Pamela Mr. Peter Dobson and forms annually in fall and ing violinist, Mark Cargill. siastic and dedicated honor She is presented by her fa- Marshall. She was present- Ms. Zakiya. Rachel is a spring dance concerts. She The magical evening ended roll student since 9th grade ther, Mr. Jerol Crawford. ed by her father, Dr. Ginder senior at Santa Monica enjoys contemporary dance at midnight. Following Miss Lara Alexandra Her escort is Mr. Gavin Von Marshall. Her escort is Mr. High School, where she is and dance of the Diasporas. the formal ball, the young Brooks, daughter of Dr. Brown, a senior at Holly- Jonathan David Garnett, an elected member of the Miss Kayla Mikel Wil- debutantes and their escorts Warren Randolph Brooks, wood High School. He is a senior at Campbell Hall. Associated Student Body liams, daughter of Mr. danced to the music of DJ III and Mrs. Jovana Lara the son of the late Mr. Von He is the son of Mr. David Board and is a Senior Class Deron Williams and Mrs. Danno from Elite Enter- Brooks. She is presented Brown and Mrs. Rhonda Garnett and Mrs. Tracy Officer. She is a member of Kimberly Williams. She tainment as their friends by her father, Dr. Waren Brown. Jayda is a senior at Sylvester Garnett. Nia is a the Southern California Re- is presented by her father, and chaperones found Randolph Brooks, III. Her Culver City High School. senior at Mira Costa High gional Black Student Union Mr. Deron Williams. Her themselves entertained by escort is Mr. Patrick Spann, She is an accomplished School. She is an accom- and the South Los Angeles escort is Mr. Andre Alex- the precision dance moves Jr., is a senior at the Chad- athlete. She is a member of plished and talented artist Chapter of Jack and Jill. ander, a senior at Davinci of the youth tripping the wick School. He is the the track and field team and who enjoys visual art, mu- Rachel enjoys travel, at- Communications School. light fantastic to the popu- son of Mr. Patrick Spann, soccer team. Jayda is also sic composition, vocal and tending musical festivals He is the son of Mr. An- lar music genre of the day. Sr. and Mrs. Leslie Sykes- very involved in commu- instrumental music. Nia and community service. dre Alexander, Sr. and Ms. Over the past 66 years Spann. Lara who likes to nity service, in particular, has not decided on a firm Miss Niyah Rae Shep- Ashanti Lyles.is a senior at LA Links Cotillion has be known as “Alex,” is a outreach to her peers. She career path yet, but she pard, daughter of Mr. Ju- Alexander Hamilton High evolved into a Rite of Pas- senior at the Marlborough is an avid reader and writer. plans to study the humani- lius and Mrs. Leslee Dean School in the Humanities sage opportunity to develop School for Girls. She en- Miss Kennedy Brooke ties at a university that will Bryant. She is presented Magnet, where she is se- lifelong friendships and gages in her community Howell , daughter of Mr. allow her to pursue inter- by her father, Mr. Julius nior class president. Kayla strategies for next steps, through a variety of ac- Brian and Mrs. Rhonda disciplinary studies as well Bryant. Her escort is Mr. enjoys photography, Soft- One Step at a Time! For tivities—communications Howell. She is presented as her love of music. Mahki Backstrom, a senior ball, shopping, reading and additional information, representatives on student by her father, Mr. Brian Miss Kennedy Helena at Serra High School. He traveling. contact us at: lalinksinc.org council, head news editor Howell. Her escort is Mr. McIntosh , daughter of Mr. is the son of Mr. Derrick Miss Mackenzie Sim- of the school newspaper, Michael Harold Anaya, Bobby McIntosh and Mrs. and Mrs. Tina Backstrom. one Wilson, daughter of and vice-president of the a junior at Cerritos High Maisha McIntosh. She is Niyah is a senior at the Mr. Thomas Wilson, Jr. and For more photos go to African-American Cultural School. He is the son of presented by her father, Los Angeles County High Mrs. Dominica Robbins- www.lasentinel.net Exchange Group. Mr. Michael Harold Anaya Mr. Bobby McIntosh. Her School for the Arts, where Wilson. 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By Cora JaCkson-Fossett building will also work at ern California Conference wasn’t already filled,- Wil Religion Editor St. James and that is what Women in Ministry’s (SC- son still finds time- to vol she plans to put her ener- CWIM) Jarena Lee schol- unteer at the Union Rescue Like many pastors, the gies into, said Wilson, who arship in 2013, and the Mission where she teaches Rev. Nicolette Birdsong insisted, “Once we accom- group’s Rev. Annette Hol- a class for homeless wom- Wilson wants her St. James plish this, then people will lins scholarship award in en that she describes as re- AME Church congrega- follow and meet us here.” 2014 and 2016. Also, the vealing “the real ways that tion to grow spiritually and Among the individuals AME Fifth District Wom- God is moving and work- numerically. But, numbers that Wilson hopes to attract en in Ministry presented ing in the lives of these play a lesser role than rela- are more youth and millen- Wilson with the Marjorie women and is still ordering tionship building. nials, and working in her L. Casson scholarship in their steps.” Her focus is on devel- favor is the fact that she is a 2013, 2014 and 2015. Moving forward in oping better and new rela- Generation X pastor. In ad- Her denominational “building loving and tionships with God’s peo- dition, her blended family involvement includes be- Christ-like relationships,” ple, both inside and outside with her husband, Cedric, ing the SCCWIM worship Wilson said she will always of the walls of the church. is comprised of millennials leader for the past six years depend on God to fulfill her “Evangelism was never and Gen Z children. and serving as an advisor goals. about just inviting someone “Attracting both groups to the AME Fifth District “I believe an ‘Incred- to church,” said Wilson, can be a struggle, if there is Richard Allen Young Adult ible God Deserves Incred- who was appointed in Oc- not an open dialogue with Counsel. ible Praise’ and I praise the tober 2018. “It was and is them. The dialogue must Many of her activi- Lord for second, third and about building loving and go beyond the ‘why are ties are community-related fourth chances of my life Christ-like relationships you not in church’ ques- such as her role as chaplain to get it right! I want to do with each other.” tion and get to what their of both the National Coun- all the good I can, by all This approach is not interest and life concerns cil of Negro Women and the means, the ways, the new for Wilson, who em- are and what drives them,” the National Organization places, the times and to all ployed a similar strategy explained Wilson. of Black Law Enforcement the people I can for as long while serving as spiritual “I listen to their music Executives in the San Ga- as I can!” leader of Johnson Chapel and watch their shows and briel Valley. AME Church in El Cen- discuss drugs, sexual iden- Also, Wilson was just St. James AME Church tro and more recently, as tity, cutting, suicide and appointed to Pasadena’s Ad is located at 655 W. 70th the first woman of Browndysfunctional families. It Hoc Committee on Africa St., in Los Angeles. Sunday Memorial AME Church in is not until the church stops where she will work on worship is at 11 a.m., and Pasadena. turning a blind eye to the COURTESY PHOTO developing ties with Dakar Wednesday Bible Study is Pastor Nicolette Birdsong Wilson After experiencing suc- real issues of these gen- Plateau, Senegal, the city’s at 7 p.m. To learn more, cess with the method at erations, will they be able Wilson’s dedication to resulted in her being the newest and only African call (323) 758-6786. both parishes, she firmlyto both attract and retain Christ and His people has recipient of several honors. Sister City. believes that relationship them,” she said. been noticed by others and She received the South- As if her schedule

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett our call for donations. We God never fades away.” Religion Editor thank God for their con- A homeless advocate tributions, which help so for 22 years, Ferguson joins For the 11th consecu- many who are suffering,” with Trinity volunteers to tive year, the Homeless said Tunstill. offer year-round services Ministry of Trinity Baptist Ferguson, who noted such as meals, grooming Church conducted a suc- that the Word of Life Chris- and toiletries. He has also cessful Blanket Drive to tian Bookstore gave two participated in more than aid homeless men, women big boxes of socks, spear- 50 marathons with all do- and children living on heads Trinity’s Home- nations earmarked for the L.A.’s skid row. less Ministry and said the homeless ministry. According to Pastor Al- church will continue to ac- “The need is so great vin Tunstill, Jr., and home- cept donations for the next and now, there are so less activist, Brian Fergu- two months. many women and children son, Trinity congregants “The weather is cold without shelter. But, God and community members and people desperately answers prayer and He in- donated more than 400 new need the blankets, pillows spires a lot of people to do- blankets and pillows dur- and other items to survive,” nate to our ministry,” said ing the annual event held he said. “Our main goal Ferguson. on Dec. 15. Following the is to introduce people to COURTESY PHOTO collection, the Trinity team Pastor Alvin Tunstill Jr., 3rd from left, and Brian Ferguson, 3rd from right, pose with Christ in the hope that they To learn more about immediately traveled to Trinity volunteers before distributing blankets to homeless individuals on skid row. will accept Him as their the Blanket Drive or how skid row to distribute the Savior. The blankets pave your church can become items along with hygiene tarps, rain ponchos, water “Our theme was ‘Be a on Genesis 12:2 and once the way to opening hearts involved, call (323) 735- bags, hand warmers, socks, and prayer. Blessing to Others’ based again, people responded to and minds, but the word of 0044.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett includes door prizes dur- Religion Editor ing the program and a $100 Visa card prize to be Healthy living, educa- awarded at the end of the tional enrichment and soci- conference. etal inequities will be some Several presenters from of the topics highlighted at the City of Hope (COH) the “Sistahs, Can We Talk research center will be on Women’s Conference.” hand including Dr. Kimlin The symposium, hosted Ashing, founding director by the Cynthia Perry Ray of the Center of Commu- Foundation (CPR) Witness nity Alliance for Research 2 Fitness Health and Well- and Education and a pro- ness Outreach, takes place fessor Department of Popu- on Saturday, Jan. 12, from lation Sciences; Dr. Loretta 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a Erhunmwunsee, an assis- range of speakers will be tant professor with the Di- on hand to share insight vision of Thoracic Surgery; into improving the health and Dr. Veronica C. Jones, of women of all ages. an assistant clinical pro- “Our goal with this fessor and breast surgeon conference is to create an in the Division of Surgical uplifting, enlightening ex- Oncology. perience for those in atten- Other panelist include dance, to empower them Cynthia Davis, MPH, a COURTESY PHOTO to take hold of their own professor at Charles R. Cynthia Perry Ray Foundation members address the audience during the January 2018 women’s conference. well-being, both mental Drew University of Medi- the Celebrate Life Cancer ment and survivorship of minishing. health potential regardless and physical, and to edu- cine and Science and Ministry. catastrophic diseases along “The goal of addressing of their religious beliefs cate the ways that they can vice chairman of the Aids Insisting that women with knowing their rights inequities is to achieve the and/or socioeconomic cir- take control and be proac- Healthcare Foundation; Er- will learn a lot by par- when it comes to health- opposite outcome: health cumstances. Sickness and tive,” explained Dr. Kathye nesta Wright, MA, of The ticipating, Jenkins said, care rights, the disparities equity. Ideally, everyone disease do not discrimi- Jenkins, CPR founder, GREEN Foundation; and “When people are edu- that have been experienced should have the oppor- nate and achieving health who added that the agenda Pastor Rhonda Santifer of cated on prevention, treat- for too long can start di- tunity to reach their full {See CPR D-5} D-5 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019

Senator Holly Mitchell will speak at Save Our Sons By Joshua appariCio find that information in theOur instructions, as stated Prison Justice Ministry Contributing Youth Writer Word of God. The guid- in 1 John 4:7, “Beloved, on Sunday, Jan. 13, at ance given about love is let us love one another, for 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw Young readers, God superb. All you have to do love is from God, and who- United Methodist Church, wants us to know how spe- is look at the way it’s writ- ever loves has been born of 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in cial we are to him. “For ten and broken down for us God and knows God.” Los Angeles, said Pastor God so loved the world, to understand. Remaining positive Royce Porter. Mitchell he gave his only begotten It says in 1 Corinthians is so much healthier and will give an update on the Son, that whoever believes 13:4-8, “Love is patient more rewarding than doing 2018 laws passed by the in him should not per- and kind; love does not wrong to others out of en- California legislature. Call FILE PHOTO ish but have eternal life.” envy or boast; it is not ar- joyment. As a 13-year-old, (323) 291-0141 for details. Senator Holly Mitchell (John 3:16) rogant or rude. It does not I had to make sure I didn’t Every morning, I wake insist on its own way; it is carry grudges or feel hate up so grateful knowing that SHIRMIN APPARICIO not irritable or resentful; it towards anyone who did God blessed me with an- Joshua Apparicio does not rejoice at wrong- something unacceptable to CALL2 W ORSHIP! other day filled with love.includes a big hug, letting doing, but rejoices with the me. by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor My days are often chal- me know how proud she is truth. As Luke 23:34 says, lenging because of my hec- of me. “Love bears all things, “Father, forgive them, for tic schedule, filled to the Leaving the house believes all things, hopes they do not know what brim with schoolwork, but knowing that I’m loved en- all things, endures all they are doing.” This will King Day Celebration 27th Anniversary I always stay focused and courages me to go out feel- things. Love never ends. certainly be an unnecessary takes place Jan. 5, at 11 a.m., at the King monument in the Dr. rd and Compton on task. ing like I can indeed have As for prophecies, they burden, too heavy to carry Martin Luther King Jr. Shopping Center, 103 Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Going Forward With the Dream.” The free program includes music and refreshments. To learn more, call (323) 566-5286.

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Jan. 12, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905.

Greater Emmanuel Temple hosts the Central California District Council’s Leadership Conference on Jan. 17-19, at 3740 E. Imperial Hwy. in Lynwood. Participants include Bishop T. Douglas, Sr., To be loved is a bless- a great day, especially at will pass away; as for around every day, along Suffragan Bishops Vanessa Ussery and David Rhone, Dr. ing! There are days when school. tongues, they will cease; as with my heavy backpack. Byron Brazier and Dr. Rickey Allman. Visit centralcdc.org for I feel like I haven’t rested As it says in Colossians for knowledge, it will pass As a young man, I find details. enough, and I need an extra 3:14, “And above all these away.” the greatest virtue in life to Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church boost of some sort. put on love, which binds I’ve always chosen be love. Simply explained plans Officer Installation Sunday on Jan. 27, at 9 a.m., at 3719 I can honestly share everything together in per- love over anger despite in Proverbs 21:21, “Who- W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. with you that before I leave fect harmony.” unpleasant experiences, ever pursues righteousness Church officers and leaders will be recognized. The public is the house for my long days, When we all think which would not have been and love finds life, prosper- invited to attend. For information, call (323) 296-5610. I am served a hefty dose of about love and what it re- easily forgiven if my God ity and honor.” Love con- love from my mom, which ally means, you can also wasn’t a forgiving God. quers all. Amen! Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter CPR regarded with compassion istration, which includes more, visit Sistahs Can We offers scholarship to qualified high school applicants in and love,” she added. materials and lunch, is re- Talk on Eventbrite, email the Los Angeles area. The deadline is Feb. 2, 2019. For {Continued from D-4} information and applications, visit dstlachapter.com. The conference is free quired by Jan. 7. info@giftofencourage- equity is an issue of hu- and open to women ages 18 ment.org or call (310) 531- man rights and should be and up. However, pre-reg- To pre-register or learn 8942. Email [email protected] and tell us about your church!

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

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