History Should Have Taught Us That We Cannot Afford to Sit Any Election Out

2010 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Sam Cunningham Michael K. Williams (1966-2021) Passes Away (See page C-6) Rest in Power (See page D-2)

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History should have taught us that we cannot afford to sit any election out.

By Sentinel editorial ley had a sizable lead over done went home after work California built eight new promised to manifest racial ism was masked under the Board his Republican challenger, instead of going to the polls prisons, a 67% increase be- equality, this tough on crime guise of “tough on crime” George Deukmejian and by to cast their vote. That yond the 12 prisons Califor- rhetoric began the upswing and all of a suddent Black In 1982, the Democratic 6 p.m. several news stations morning to the shock of nia previously had. These on “Black Criminality” and mass incarceration was nominee and then Los An- were reporting that Bradley many, Deukmejian surged new prisons launched the reassertion of White su- alive and well in California. geles Mayor Tom Bradley had been the projected win- ahead late in the evening the “tough on crime” era premacy. It was never bla- The prison boom emerged was perceived to be the ner. But then, something and surpassed Bradley to not only in California but tant, and in many cases was out of that tough on crime favorite to become Califor- strange happened. Many win the governorship. around the nation. far less overt and for more movement. The statement nia’s first Black Governor. African Americans who With George Deukme- When the successes of passive, but the results were The polls showed Brad- thought Bradley’s win was jian now elected governor the Civil Rights Movement the same. Jim Crow rac- {See VOTE E-1}

By CongreSSmemBer karen BaSS Special to the Sentinel By Cora JaCkSon-FoSSett Staff Writer At the beginning of the pandemic, we Archbishop Carl Bean, knew our communities a pioneering AIDS activist, would be the hardest hit trailblazer in the LGBTQ -- and when we fought church movement, and to ensure resources an international advocate were made available to for lesbian, gay, bisexual, fight the virus, we had transgender and queer per- to make sure that as- sons, passed away on Sep- sistance made it to our tember 7. He was 77-years- communities. old. When vaccines be- A charismatic figure gan to roll out, we knew who attracted legions of that we would need a Congressmember Karen Bass FILE PHOTO gay and straight support- Archbishop Carl Bean FILE PHOTO full-court press to en- ers, Bean was well-known sure that our communi- other people of color are people of color and lower in- in Los Angeles for estab- the first organization of its church for the LGBTQ com- ties had access to these seeing steep rises in infec- come folks generally are dis- lishing Unity Fellowship kind started during a period munity, has grown to more life-saving shots. Even tions and hospitalization proportionately impacted. Church of Christ (UFC) when the disease was rela- than 17 affiliates in the U.S. with our efforts, we’re from COVID-19. In the case of COVID-19, in 1982 and implementing tively new. and the Caribbean. MAP, still not where we need We’ve read this script the only way to change this the Minority AIDS Project Unity Fellowship, of- which still operates in South to be. Unvaccinated before – and lived it. When story is to get vaccinated. (MAP) in 1985, which was ten noted as the first Black {See BEAN E-1} African Americans and hard times befall America, {See HEALTH E-2}

California’s popular governor joined AAVREP’s Black Labor Day celebration at its Los Angeles headquarters to rally votes

By StaCy m. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

On the 58th anniversary of the Dr. Mar- tin Luther King, Jr.-led March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the march for voting rights took center stage PGA Tour President Jay Monahan with NNPA President in Washington, D.C. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. at the BMW Championships in

About 50 miles to Owings Mill, Maryland. NNPA PHOTO the north of Washington in the unincorporated PGA Tour Commis- CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Cha- community of Owings sioner Jay Monahan met vis, Jr. (Dr. Chavis served Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas, Sheryl Lee Ralph Mills, Maryland, anoth- with a contingent from the as youth coordinator for the

and Gov. Gavin Newsom PHOTO BY LEROY HAMILTON er kind of history took National Newspaper Pub- Southern Christian Leader- place as the latest march lishers Association (NNPA), ship Conference and on the proceeded. including President and www.lasentinel.net {SEE FULL STORY A-4} {See PGA TOUR E-2} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 New Destination Guide Lists Tourists Spots in South L.A.

BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT business owners. Paloma in the Figueroa Cor- Staff Writer “The purpose of our ridor and the Memorial Col- guide to tell our story, iseum in Exposition Park,” The Watts Tower, Magic showcase our businesses said Dexter McLeod, Johnson Park and Leimert and highlight our communi- LASCC president. “We Park Village are among the ties. South L.A. has won- invite visitors to experience attractions highlighted in derful destinations, for our diverse culture, food, the new destination guide example, Post & Beam entertainment and our rich published by the Los Ange- Restaurant in the Crenshaw heritage.” les South Chamber of Com- Plaza Mall, Mercado La The 52-page magazine outlines tourist spots in various neighborhoods as well as lists transportation options, attire and weather considerations, locations of popular murals and places where many blockbuster

movies were filmed. COURTESY PHOTO As Arnetta Mack, The L.A. South Chamber of Commerce team includes, from left are Dexter McLeod, pres- LASCC communications ident; Arnetta Mack, communications director; Ardena Brooks, marketing team; and director, noted, many of the Ernesto Comodo, marketing director. sites listed in their publication are omitted in the visi- the fun, fancy places around business development, net- invited interested persons to tors guide issued by the Los L.A., but glossed over many working and advocacy. The attend the group’s online

COURTESY PHOTO Angeles Tourism and Con- of the places in South L.A. organization also sponsors meetings on Wednesdays at From left are Arnetta Mack, jazz legend Barbara Morrison vention Board. We know that we’ve got lots the #HOPE Foundation, 10 a.m. at lasouthcham- and Linda Sam, LASCC ambassador. “They highlighted all of of rich arts and culture here. which stands for “Helping ber.com. We’ve got great businesses Other People Everyday.” “We have over 300 merce (LASCC). here. We’ve got entertain- “We’re about collabora- members and they include Instead of emphasizing ment venues and historical tion, community develop- micro-businesses, start-up well-known sites like Hol- locations here, so we want- ment and recycling money businesses, entrepreneurs lywood, Universal Studios ed to highlight those,” and Venice Beach, LASCC insisted Mack. aimed to promote the land- Also, the guide includes marks, eateries, shopping a section entitled, “Our Her- areas and cultural centers itage,” which reveals the located south of the U.S. 10 active involvement of Freeway in neighborhoods Blacks in the founding and such as Baldwin Hills, early history of Los Ange- Compton, West Adams and les. In addition, informa- COURTESY PHOTO Willowbrook. tion is shared on prominent Scores of people came out to the launch event for the des- The organization held a African Americans like tination guide. gala launch of the new Bridget “Biddy” Mason, guide on Sept. 4 at Barbara founder of First AME in our community. Business and corporate businesses,” Morrison Performing Arts Church of Los Angeles and owners provide a service Williams said. “We talk to Center in Leimert Park. Charles and Willa Bruce, and that’s what LASCC our membership, inspire Scores of people came out developers of Bruce’s does – serve our member- them and let them know to receive the new guide, Beach in the city of Man- ship,” said McLeod. how we can provide enjoy hors d’oeuvres by hattan Beach. Membership Chair resources.” South L.A. chefs, sway to The new publication is Beatrice Williams, who To obtain the L.A. South music by the Barbara Mor- COURTESY PHOTO part of LASCC’s mission to encouraged businesses of Destination Guide, visit rison Band, and receive raf- Attendees received a copy of the L.A. South Destination assist its membership with all sizes to consider joining lasouthchamber.com or call fle prizes donated by local Guide. resources such as small the L.A. South Chamber, (323) 789-6224. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 NEWSOM MOBILIZES BLACK VOTE AHEAD OF ELECTION California’s popular Governor joined AAVREP’s Black Labor Day Celebration at its Los Angeles headquarters to rally votes.

BY SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE lager and Assemblymember despite the headwinds of not allow the candidate via Black Voter Newswire Mike Gipson have co-led COVID-19 and anti-civil under threat of recall to be a African Americans Against rights forces. He pledged he candidate to potentially suc- Governor Gavin New- the Right Wing Recall at would remain committed to ceed themselves. These fac- som organized labor, com- AAVREP for the past a more inclusive California tors are what those trying to munity, and elected leaders month. The effort has as envisioned in Martin recall Governor Newsom Luther King, Jr.’s “beloved believe will be misunder- community.” Other speakers stood by voters. were clear-eyed about the To keep election infor- choices in this election: mation correct and remain either voting no or going focused on California’s eco- backwards as a state. Elect- nomic, public health, and ed and labor leaders stressed PHOTO BY LEROY HAMILTON social justice recoveries, Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas, Sheryl Lee Ralph that Black voters cannot and Gov. Gavin Newsom Democrats, civil rights afford Right Wing attacks groups, community leaders, on democracy in California. opened September 4 and Gubernatorial Recall on and the Black press have uni- Those gathered stressed have expanded as of Sep- September 14. There are formly rejected ousting Gov- healthcare, education, child- tember 6. All registered Cal- two questions voted on ernor Newsom and no candi- care, living wages, and a ifornia voters have had bal- secure retirement as areas lots mailed to their home that the Labor Movement, and can either mail in Governor Newsom, and through regular post PHOTO BY LEROY HAMILTON African Americans in Cali- (postage is prepaid by the Governor Gavin Newsom fornia have fought for Secretary of State’s office), across South Los Angeles to opened six offices across the decades to expand. Recall drop off at a drop box, or recognize Black worker Golden State to walk, talk, supporters have not commit- walk in their completed bal- contributions to the Ameri- and mobilize Black voters to ted to or have actively lots at any Vote Center in can Labor Movement on vote against the Recall in attempted to undermine the Los Angeles County. Labor Day at the headquar- large numbers. ters of the African American Congresswoman Karen Voter Registration, Educa- Bass, Assemblymen Chris PHOTO BY LEROY HAMILTON tion, and Participation Proj- Holden, Isaac Bryan, Regi- Congressmember Karen Bass ect (AAVREP). nald Jones-Sawyer, Senator Dr. Melina Abdullah Steve Bradford, Mayors simultaneously: firstly, date suitable to lead Califor- from the California Faculty Tasha Cerda, Emma Sharif, should an official be nia is on the ballot. Serious Association, Kendrick Robert Pullen-Miles, Coun- recalled and secondly, who leaders are clear that Gover- Roberson of the American cilmen Curren Price, Mark should replace the official. nor Newsom should remain Federation of Government Ridley-Thomas, Marqueece In a regular even-year in office and keep California Employees, Doug Moore of Harris-Dawson, Rex election, there is no question on the road to recovery from the United Domestic Work- Richardson, Al Austin, that an overwhelming the pandemic and equity for ers/AFSCME, Sheryl Lee Jawane Hilton, and College majority of voters would all its residents.

Ralph of SAG-AFTRA, Trustee Uduak-Joe Ntuk PHOTO BY LEROY HAMILTON reject a Recall election of a AAVREP, the Demo- April Verret of SEIU Local walked precincts across governor only elected in cratic Party, the California 2015, Simboa Wright of Greater South Los Angeles gains of Black Californians. The Recall campaign 2018 who has consistently Federation of Labor, and SEIU 721, and Gerald with volunteers to ensure the With so much at stake has a relatively short win- enjoyed high favorability various people-powered Durant of the Stentorians last days of the Recall cam- for Black voters, AAVREP, dow under California’s con- among voters across Cali- groups across the state are were among the labor lumi- paign were focused on the Governor Newsom, com- stitution. A small number of fornia. Recall elections are leading the work of commu- naries who joined Governor interests of Black voters. munity and labor leaders voters are allowed to initiate unique in that they do not nicating directly with voters Newsom to mobilize oppo- At the Black Labor Day have pledged to continue a recall of any state or local draw the same level of par- and strongly encouraging sition to the September 14 celebration at AAVREP, communicating with voters official for any reason. This ticipation as regularly them to vote. For more Recall. Governor Newsom focused until 8 p.m. on September process starts a Special scheduled elections. Recalls information visit: NoOn- Senator Sydney Kam- on what was accomplished 14. Vote Centers formally Election, in the case of the are confusing in that they do TheRecall.com. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 Gov. Thanks Californians: More than 80 % of Us Have Now Taken at Least One COVID Shot

BY ALDON THOMAS STILES everyone in that spirit but nated, according to the Cali- have seen that positivity rate that booster shot, know that ber that we aren't quite out California Black Media with gratitude in my heart, fornia Health and Human drop from 7.1%. Just a few California is setting up the of the woods yet. gratitude to all of you that Services Agency’s data. weeks ago now down to protocols and processes to So far in California, On Aug. 31, California have done the right thing, there have been 4.51 mil- Gov. Gavin Newsom held a got that first dose, and I lion COVID-19 cases and press conference at a vacci- would remind you to take 66,388 deaths related to the nation clinic in Oakland to that second dose which is deadly virus. Los Angeles thank the majority of Cali- critical,” Newsom said. County accounts for more fornians for receiving at The governor’s office than a quarter of those least one dose of the also issued a warning the fatalities with 25, 434 COVID-19 vaccine. same day via Twitter. deaths. He also urged more Cal- “Now, we’re in a pan- Yesterday, there were ifornians to get vaccinated demic of the unvaccinated 9,727 new cases in the state. for COVID-19, as he echoed as they fill up hospitals & “This situation is very the advice of health experts ICUs. Vaccines are how we real. California is at a criti- across the United States that end this pandemic,” a part of cal point with the Delta getting the shot is the best that tweet reads. variant. It is extremely con- way out of this pandemic. Approximately 68.4% tagious – over 60 percent “Thank you to the peo- of California’s total popula- more transmissible than the ple of the state of California tion (counting those that are original COVID-19 strain – for being mindful that this ineligible for vaccines) has and has become the domi- pandemic is not behind us, received at least the first nant strain circulating in SHUTTERSTOCK that as we battle this delta dose of the COVID-19 vac- the state. The risk for expo- variant, this mutation, which cine while about 55.4% of Newsom spoke opti- 4.6%. It's a long-winded make that as seamless as sure and infection from now represents 98% of the the state’s total population mistically assessing the pan- way of saying this: thank possible with more sites COVID-19 and its variants genomic tests that we are are fully vaccinated. demic’s current impact on you,” Newsom said. available to individuals than will remain until more peo- conducting, that we still Those numbers increase California's health care sys- Newsom also mentioned in any other time in the his- ple get vaccinated,” the have work to do,” Newsom with age, with 81.9% of Cal- tems. the possibility of booster tory of this pandemic,” he governor wrote. said, announcing that 80% ifornians 18 years old or “We’re seeing a plateau- shot access and who might said. California Black of eligible Californians have above receiving at least one ing in hospitalizations, need one. In his official column Media’s coverage of received at least one dose of dose of the vaccine and over we’re seeing a modest “And to those that need “On the Record,” Newsom COVID-19 is supported by the COVID-19 vaccine. 66% of those in the same increase now, not a large to avail themselves, the reiterated how important it the California Health Care “So, I want to encourage age range being fully vacci- increase, in ICUs and we immuno-compromised, to is that Californians remem- Foundation. A-6 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 South L.A. Residents Testify Before Redistricting Commission BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT ber Curren D. Price. desire to maintain the cur- gives,” she said. cil Districts” and he wanted Keenan, a WLCAC volun- Staff Writer “This is vital in the rent borders of CD 9. Cit- The Rev. Patricia Strong those district to remain teer, who stated, “The peo- redistricting process and in ing the importance of histor- Vargas, pastor of Mount untouched. ple of Watts are not seeing Black and Brown resi- the recreation of new ical neighborhoods such as Salem Church at 762 S. “We have worked very the community growth like dents shared their thoughts boundaries. People who University Park and institu- Central Avenue, also urged hard to forge an identity in San Pedro. We belong in about the composition of the commission “to keep around historic South L.A. CD 9,” and Marcel, who Council District 9 during our community and council that builds unity between plainly said, “We don’t have the September 2 meeting of district together.” Black, Brown and undocu- anything in common with the Los Angeles City “We have built a culture mented residents. We built San Pedro.” Council Redistricting and unit and a neighbor- that unity through struggle, Also speaking was Commission. hood that the city would through community build- Maryanne, who asserted, The comments were really be proud of, but we ing, organizing, and love,” “I’m proud to be a Watts delivered at the latest pub- got to stay together. Our said Torres. “Love for our resident and I’m here to tell lic hearing that the com- community is made up of community and our neigh- you that change needs to mission hosted as part of diverse neighborhoods, rich borhood. We believe that come. I’ve been here many the redistricting process, with history and culture and grass root residents of low years and I have not seen which requires that the full of interesting and income must have a seat at change. We deserve it. A boundaries of council dis- unique places to enjoy. Our the table if we’re going to couple of miles down, they tricts be redrawn following neighborhood has culture transform.” have all the luxuries and each census and that each and we would like it to stay Another suggestion support and the school sys- district be approximately the same,” insisted Vargas. about an expanded CD 9 tem and the communities equal in size. Other speakers echoing came from Tim Watkins, when we don’t have it here! In preparing their rec- CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL the opinion that CD 9 president/CEO of Watts Commissioners, can you get ommended redistricting Tim Watkins, president/CEO of WLCAC, testifies during the should keep its current Labor Community Action it right?” plan for the City Council, redistricting hearing. boundaries included Pas- Committee (WLCAC), who The redistricting com- the 21-member commis- tor William Smart, presi- requested that the commis- mission meeting lasted sion takes into account the have common interest and tions like USC, the con- dent/CEO of the Southern sion consider incorporating nearly three hours with a testimony given by citizens needs often benefit from stituents stressed their inter- Christian Leadership Con- the Watts neighborhood into large number of people tes- detailing the histories and being grouped together in a est in keeping these areas ference of Southern Cali- the district. Currently, tifying about their view- experiences that impact single district. We value within the council district. fornia; Dolce Vasquez, the Watts is part of CD 15, point concerning CD 9. As and define their neighbor- your time, so thank you for “Neighborhoods like owner of two properties in which mainly covers San the meeting concluded, hoods. The goal, according being here today,” he added. Adams Normandie, Univer- the district; and the Rev. Pedro, Wilmington and the attendees were invited to to the commission, is to Also, the Black redis- sity Park and Exposition K.W. Tulloss, pastor of Harbor section of Los participate in future meet- ensure inclusive represen- tricting commissioners – the Park need to be protected, Weller Baptist Church and Angeles. ings via Zoom or by tele- tation, secure needed Rev. Edward Anderson, not…separated,” said president of the Baptist Preceding his testimony phone. assets, and maintain a Charisse Bremond-Weaver Jacqueline Dupont-Walker, Ministers Conference of with a short video advocat- The next public hearing strong community. and Valerie Lynne Shaw, MTA commissioner and L.A. and Southern Califor- ing for the Watts’ annexa- is set for Wednesday, Sep- “The purpose of today’s appointed by CD 10 Coun- executive director of Ward nia. tion, Watkins urged, “The tember 8, at 6 p.m., and will hearing is to hear from you cilmember Mark Ridley- Economic Development Benjamin Torres, presi- four-minute clip expresses focus on CD 8. On Satur- and how you describe your Thomas, Mayor Eric Corporation, which oper- dent/CEO of City Tech, pro- why it’s so important that day, September 11, at 10 community, what makes Garcetti and CD 8 Coun- ates affordable housing posed going beyond keep- the area of Watts be consid- a.m., the public hearing will your community unique cilmember Marqueece Har- complexes in CD 9. ing CD 9 together to pre- ered for inclusion in CD 9. cover all council districts. and what you and your ris-Dawson, respectively – “Please continue to look serving all of South Los Looking at the map [of CD People can also submit neighbors share in com- were on hand for the hear- at equity and ensure that CD Angeles for Black and 15], we’re like on a island comments via email at mon,” said Commissioner ing as well as. 9 is a vibrant district eco- Brown representation. Tor- and we desperately want to redistrict- Miguel Martinez, who was The meeting opened nomically and recognize the res said his organization be with neighbors.” [email protected] or by appointed to the commis- with some community kind of leadership that our focuses on “race equity in Similar comments came using the comment form at sion by CD 9 Councilmem- members expressing a current councilmember the 8th, 9th and 10th Coun- from speakers such as laccrc2021.org. CDC Awards Money to Community Health Services Fighting COVID-19 Multiple organizations receive funding to help health workers in communities hard hit by COVID-19.

BY BRIAN W. CARTER Public Health identified tics show: American Indi- due to a delay in reporting Contributing Writer 1,420,560 positive cases of an/Alaska Native with over the holiday weekend COVID-19 across all areas 2,275; Asian with 64,083; according to Public Health. As of Monday, Septem- of L.A. County and a total Black with 63,139; Hispan- Recently, the Centers ber 6, Public Health report- of 25,456 deaths. Cases ic/Latino with 697,979; for Disease Control and ed 11 new deaths and stated across the Southland: Los Native Hawaiian/Pacific Prevention (CDC) awarded 1,540 new cases of Angeles County shows Islander with 4,946; White more than $116 million in COVID-19. There were 1,346,287 cases, Long with 161,077; those of the first year, which is from AP PHOTO 1,480 patients hospitalized Beach with 61,466 cases other race and ethnicity a three-year $348 million COVID Update: CDC also awarded more than $6 million of with COVID-19 with 16% and Pasadena with 12,807 with 114,679 and 238,109 program, to organizations a four-year $32 million program for training, technical of nearly 8,259,000 indi- cases. under investigation. These for community health assistance, and evaluation. viduals testing positive According to race and numbers may have change worker (CHW) services to with symptoms. ethnicity, COVID-19 statis- over the course of the week support COVID-19 prevention and control. CHWs are Act of 2021 will provide frontline public health critical support to states, workers with trusted rela- localities, territories, tribes, tionships with the commu- tribal organizations, urban nity, who facilitate access Indian health organiza- to a variety of services and tions, or health service resources for community providers for tribes. members. CDC also award- The organizations ed more than $6 million of awarded received an a four-year $32 million amount determined by pop- program for training, tech- ulation size, poverty rates nical assistance, and evalu- and COVID-19 statistics. A ation. few organizations received The funding is intended additional funding to con- for recipients to address: duct demonstration proj- *Disparities in access ects towards developing to COVID-19 related serv- innovative approaches to ices, such as testing, con- strengthen community tact tracing, and immuniza- health workers through tion. policy, systems, or environ- *Factors that increase mental changes. risk of severe COVID-19 Please visit illness, such as chronic dis- www.cdc.gov/covid-com- eases, smoking, and preg- munity-health- nancy. workers/index.html for *Community needs more info on the list of that have been exacerbated awardees. by COVID-19, such as For more detailed infor- health and mental health mation on COVID-19 vac- care access and food inse- cination plans in L.A. curity. County and to sign up for a CHWs support commu- vaccination newsletter, nities that are at high risk visit: www.VaccinateLA- and hit hard by COVID-19. County.com These awards, funded For more information through the Coronavirus and statistics on COVID- Aid, Relief, and Economic 19 in Los Angeles County, Security (CARES) Act and please visit http://pub- the American Rescue Plan lichealth.lacounty.gov/

*Los Angeles County Department of Public Health http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/ *California Department of Public Health https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages /Immunization/ncov2019.aspx *Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/index.html Spanish https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index-sp.html *World Health Organization https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus *LA County residents can also call 2-1-1 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Discussing Delta: Four Influential Black Women Share Views on the Variant and Vaccination BY EDWARD HENDERSON to Boyd – inquiries that the common cold that time share the immunity and number represents more many people as possible and AND KASSIDY HENSON reflected some of the most around. So, I felt very lucky antibodies that you build up than 80 % of the state’s hear from my face to yours California Black Media common concerns African to be vaccinated.” from the vaccine to your population who are eligible that this vaccine is safe.” Americans have regarding The conversation also Dunn responded to the Four influential Califor- the COVID vaccine. addressed – and debunked -- information by asking what nia Black women came “We are actually at the many misconceptions about we can do to help protect together for a Facebook most dangerous point in this the vaccine and its effects on our communities and what Live conversation focused pandemic that we have been the body. Dunn asked a we can tell our friends and on the COVID Delta Vari- in yet,” Boyd responded. question that went to the oved ones who are still ant, the safety of vaccines “The delta variant is more heart of a major concern unsure about the vaccine. and how they work. than twice as contagious amongst Black women: “Black folks have been Dr. Rhea Boyd, pedia- which means you’re more reproductive health and the through a lot with the pan- trician, and minority com- likely to be exposed to it vaccine. Could the vaccine demic. We know the toll munity health advocate was right now if you’re out in the negatively affect pregnancy that COVID-19 takes, and the medical expert on the community. Because of that and cause changes in men- we are the most motivated panel hosted by Regina it’s spreading like wildfire.” struation patterns. to do something about it,” Wilson, executive director Crawford shared that “We have the lowest Boyd said. “Unfortunately, of California Black Media, she has contracted the vaccination rate in our com- Vitamin D supplements with the support of the Cal- Cornonavirus twice. She munity,” said Boyd. “Nine SCREENSHOT and exercise are not ifornia Department of Pub- was unvaccinated during out of 10 Black pregnant enough to prevent anyone lic Health (CDPH). The her first bout and experi- women do not have a child through your breast to get it. About 22.2 million from getting the vaccine.” other two participants were enced another breakthrough COVID vaccine, and I want milk. She also assured the Californians are fully vac- For additional informa- former Miss Teen USA case after being vaccinated. you to consider getting one, panel that the vaccine did cinated, accounting for tion about access to the Kamie Crawford and Teala “The first time I got but I understand your con- not have any effect on men- more than 56 % of the COVID vaccine, visit vac- Dunn, an actress and social COVID, I lost my sense of cern because you want to strual patterns. She attrib- state’s total population. cinateall58.com to find a media influencer. smell for 9 months. I had keep your baby safe. And uted an uptick in those cases Boyd said many Blacks local clinic or call 833-422- The discussion was plenty of lingering symp- what I want to say as a doc- to the increased stress and want to hear from a Black 4255 to have your ques- livestreamed on the toms afterwards. Thankful- tor is the number one way to overall environment we are provider about the vaccine. tions answered. CDPH’s Facebook page ly I didn’t have to end up in protect baby and yourself living in during the pan- But only 4% of our physi- You can also watch the and is still available to the the ICU for anything. The during this pandemic is to demic. cian workforce is Black. recording of the Facebook public. second time around when I get the COVID vaccine.” So far in California, “We can’t talk to everybody Live (https://www.faceb- With Wilson moderat- got COVID with the Mod- Boyd went on to explain 48.4 million people have one-on-one, which is why ook.com/watch/live/?v=36 ing, Dunn and Crawford erna vaccine, my symptoms that if you breast feed after received at least one we have events like this one 4121078421003&ref=watc posed a series of questions were cut in half. It felt like you deliver, mothers can COVID vaccine. That so you we can try and tell as h_permalink. Rights and Rules: 5 Things You Should Know If You’re Voting on Election Day BY EDWARD HENDERSON When polls open will be counted. You can tion materials in a language may write in the certified California Black Media and close check your voter registra- other than English. You candidate of your choice Polls will be open from tion status here. may also drop off your from this list. The election to recall 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Ballot casting mail-in ballot physically at What to do if you are Gov. Gavin Newsom is Sept. 14, 2021. To find your information your local polling place. denied your rights about a week away. nearest polling place, use Once you arrive at your What is on the ballot You have the right to Some mail-in ballots the Secretary of State’s local polling place, it is There will be two ques- report any illegal or fraudu- online tool. have already been counted. SHUTTERSTOCK important to know that if tions on the ballot once you lent election activities if In person voting is now How to register on-site you are still in line when arrive at your voting station. you witness them at the possible at voting centers duty in person at the polls On-site registration is the polls close, your vote 1. Do you want to recall polls. If you believe you and voting continues by on Sept. 14, there are rules available for this election. will still be counted. You the Governor? have been denied any of mail, drop boxes and drop- you need to follow and When you arrive at your have the right to get help 2. If yes, who would you these rights or you’ve wit- ping off mail-in ballots at rights you have that work- local polling place, you will casting your ballot and you like to see replace him? nessed any election fraud voting centers. ers at the polls must respect. receive a voter registration may receive a new ballot if If you do not wish to or misconduct, call the Sec- But if you expect to be Here are 5 things you form and a ballot. Once you made a mistake. You recall the Governor, you do retary of State Office’s con- among the Californians should know about voting officials have verified your also have the right to cast a not have to answer the sec- fidential hotline at 800- who exercise their civic on election day. voter registration, your vote secret ballot and get elec- ond question. If you do, you 345-8683. A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 Mia Bonta Sworn in to State Assembly District 18 and the Newest Member of the California Legislative Black Caucus

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE trict has a long history of education advocate and providing support to the greatly benefit the people come her to this distin- bold, progressive, leader- non-profit executive. Her most vulnerable citizens in who reside in Assembly guished legislative body,” This week, Mia Bonta ship and I plan to continue strong leadership skills and the state. Bonta's profes- District 18, the CLBC and said Caucus Chair, Senator was sworn in as the 11th Steven Bradford (D-Gar- member of the California dena), “She brings a Legislative Black Caucus wealth of knowledge and is (CLBC). Mia Bonta gave prepared to hit the ground her oath of office in a for- running as a proven leader mal ceremony at the state in governance and public Capitol and will now serve service. We are looking as a member of the Califor- forward to her adding more nia State Assembly repre- value to the long legacy of senting the 18th Assembly leadership in the Black District (Oakland, Alameda Caucus.” and San Leandro). Bonta The California Legisla- won her campaign last tive Black Caucus was week in a special election formed in 1967 to address for the seat recently vacat- COURTESY PHOTO the legislative concerns of ed by her husband, Rob (L-R) Assemblymember Mike Gipson, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Assemblymember Mia Bonta, Calif. State Senator African Americans and Bonta. Mr. Bonta was Steve Bradford and Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer. other citizens of color. The appointed Attorney Gener- CLBC remains committed al this past spring. this work in our diverse consistent interests in sional experiences, educa- all Californians. to increasing Black repre- In a recent tweet she district.” advancing equity and tional background, com- “On behalf of the Leg- sentation in all levels of stated, “I am deeply hon- Bonta has a long histo- growth to all disadvantaged munity engagement and islative Black Caucus, we government, including ored to represent the 18th ry of service to the East Californians align with the profound ability to lead congratulate Assembly- statewide appointments Assembly District. Our dis- Bay Area community as an CLBC goals and missions with compassion will member Bonta and wel- and elected offices. Black Star Network: Roland Martin Announces New Black TV Network

BY LAUREN VICTORIA debut on Black Star Net- Black Star Network is 100 tions which have totaled BURKE work will be with leg- percent Black-owned. over a million dollars in the NNPA Newswire endary civil rights attorney Black Star Network last 18 months. Contributor Fred Gray, on September will be available on all Martin recently 4. Gray, 90, was the legal platforms including announced the construction On the evening of Sep- mastermind behind several AppleTV, Roku, Samsung, of a new studio space in tember 2, journalist Roland civil rights victories and an XBox and Amazon FireTV. Washington, D.C. close to Martin, the host of advisor to Dr. Martin The new network’s content The White House. #RolandMartinUnfiltered, Luther King, Jr. will also be carried on a The veteran journalist, announced an over-the-top Martin announced his phone app for Apple and who hails from Houston, media (or OTT) network new network on the third Android phones at Black also has plans to announce that will broadcast directly anniversary of #Roland- Star Network. The net- Martin’s show #RolandMartinUnfiltered has been stream- Black Star Network’s 24- ing live on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to viewers free via the MartinUnfiltered, the first work’s website, BlackStar- hour streaming channel to with the support of the show’s Bring the Funk Fan Club daily digital show specifi- Network.com is also now be launched during the first internet and a phone app. donations which have totaled over a million dollars in the The new Black owned net- cally targeting African live. last 18 months. quarter of 2022. work, Black Star Network American audiences five Even though many Black Star Network’s (curated by Roland S. Mar- days a week. The show has other TV networks charge this free. We purposely supported. social media addresses are tin), will feature new enjoyed expansive audi- viewers to see content, chose for people to be able Martin’s show Facebook.com/BlackStar- shows and live stream ence growth averaging 20 Black Star Network will to access our content — #RolandMartinUnfiltered N e t w o r k , Black news and informa- to 30 million views a not. that’s what we’ve done has been streaming live on YouTube.com/BlackStar- tion focused on news, poli- month. “A lot of our people with this show as well,” YouTube, Instagram, Face- Network, Insta- tics, technology and cul- Unlike several other simply cannot afford to pay Martin said referring to book and Twitter with the gram.com/BlackStarNet- ture. Black content related news for a streaming service. We #RolandMartinUnfiltered. support of the show’s Bring work and Twitter.com/Blk- The first interview to and information platforms, purposely chose to keep The network will be ad the Funk Fan Club dona- StarNetworkon twitter.

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BY BETTI HALSELL “What I saw from them-- current titles include vice rated on her new joy in Contributing Writer and what I got from them president and producer of contributing to city proj- was just to tap into your Friends of Fuller B. Gordy, ects. The last name Gordy inner joy, tap into your tvTV host for Beverly Hills Gordy is now exercis- holds the essence of great- inner excitement, and go Television, rRealtor for ing her passion wisdom as ness and innovation. It’s after it. It’s all possible.” Nelson Shelton & Associ- the Commissioner of Arts tied to the esteemed record- Gordy Bristol emphasized ates, and CEO BUSHKA & and Culture for Beverly ing label and American the impact her mother had MOKIA Music. Hills, in the sanction for- sound of Motown Records. as she searched for the “Just do it, and do it mally known as the Fine Karla Gordy Bristol, a words to describe women well,” Gordy Bristol stated, Art Commission. The woman of immense power and their power. Watching as she reflected on her vision behind this branch is and humility, has carried her mother be a power- multi-faceted career path in “to promote and champion the family torch and added house, Gordy Bristol said, her flair to what can be “I didn’t feel that being a accomplished in a lifetime. woman—prevented me Gordy Bristol symboli- from doing anything. cally holds the signets of Again, it was that natural both her parents, wearing seed that was soaking up both last names with pride. into me--because I saw it.” As a Black woman of great As she developed, influence, Gordy Bristol Gordy Bristol made note of shared her legacy with the the blueprints laid out by Los Angeles Sentinel, as her parents; she witnessed PHOTO CREDIT: BOB DELGADILLO she begins a new frontier as Karla Gordy Bristol the fulfillment of following one of the Commissioners one’s passion and the joy of of Arts and Culture for the a household name that Gordy, was a former vice building up the collective City of Beverly Hills. shaped a genre of American president of the legendary community. Her family Gordy Bristol is part of music. Her mother, Iris record label company, built their foundation of Motown. She led the cre- success in breeding ative department, but Ms. achievement in other peo- Gordy is also a noted song- ple willing to do the work. writer, producer, and music Her parents left solid foot- executive. Under the notes in the history of watchful eye of Iris Gordy, American music. stars began to sparkle, such The newly sworn-in VIRTUAL MEETING, COURTESY OF KARLA GORDY as Debarge, Teena Marie, Commissioner of Arts and August 3, 2021, Karla Gordy Bristol receiving a Certificate and Rick James. Without Culture relished in the of Appointment from the Beverly Hills City Council. the influence of Gordy memories of women at the Bristol's mother, the world helm of many executive the arts, which included the cultural image of the of music would be a differ- meetings at Motown. dance and choreography. city of Beverly Hills, ent place. “They were all very power- Sharing one of her bench- reflecting a diversity of Johnny Bristol is Gordy ful,” Gordy Bristol said. marks stemmed from icon- artists, works of art, and Bristol’s father; a music Honing into the ability to ic producer and dancing cultural events to enhance pioneer in sound and lyrics. empower other women, legend, Debbie Allen. the everyday experiences His work crossed the Gordy Bristol said, “Talk to Gordy Bristol shares the of its citizens and visitors, bounds of time, adding his your elders as mentors, lis- same passion for produc- and to assure its accessibil- energy to some of the ten to what they're saying tivity and community ity to everyone.” greatest American hits such because they've been where building as Ms. Allen. Humility anchors as, “Ain’t No Mountain you are. And I promise you Gordy Bristol currently Gordy Bristol’s work, she High Enough,” (Marvin it will help you get where has her hand in media sees her contribution as a Gaye and Tammi Terrell, you want to go and be entertainment, massive seed for the progression of 1967). Bristol's musical patient.” event production, and man- man and womankind. As gifts have reached global Gordy acknowledged aging her real estate opera- someone who has seen success. the social imbalance one tions. “I try to keep my dreams come to reality, Gordy Bristol recalls faces as a Black woman in hands in projects that I Gordy Bristol offered her studying her environment America; however, she think would impact the wisdom to those who seek very young. “Both my par- shared the main ingredient lives of others positively, the same destiny, “Contin- ents came from a success- of the antidote: never giv- that would create a nice ue to be yourself. Don't ful music background— ing up. legacy for many to see and lose yourself in all the one being a music execu- With her parents teach- enjoy …" madness around you, tive and working around ing by example, Gordy As of July 2020, Gordy because the madness will her own family that created Bristol was equipped to Bristol has welcomed the continue to follow you, so something pretty amazing create her ideal way of liv- opportunity to serve Los always keep your values, and then my dad being a ing. To name a few of the Angeles as Commissioner your beliefs, your truth, musician, writer, and pro- hats she wears, Gordy Bris- of Arts and Culture for the and goodness in everything ducer, he was on a different tol has contributed her city of Beverly Hills, she you do.” Through her fam- level of creativity.” Gordy wealth of knowledge as a has pulled every lever of ily’s legacy, Gordy Bristol Bristol shared the enthusi- television show host, real her talents and resources to found the building blocks

COURTESY OF KARLA GORDY asm and fascination that estate agent, producer, provide the very best cre- to achieving success, while July 15, 2021, Karla Gordy Bristol at “Takeaway” sculp- surrounded her upbringing. event planner, and project ative experience for Ange- building a stronger sense of ture by Tom Friedman in Beverly Hills. Gordy Bristol stated, consultant. Some of her lenos. Gordy Bristol elabo- community. A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 Dr. Tony Allen Appointed as Chair of President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs

NNPA NEWSWIRE with continued institutional “Together” COVID-19 support, administration plan has been touted as a President Joe Biden officials said. national example of cam- announced his intent to Dr. Allen became presi- pus safety strategy, and a appoint Dr. Tony Allen as dent of Delaware State Uni- year into the pandemic the chair of the President’s versity in January 2020, enrollment has shattered all Board of Advisors on His- after serving as provost and previous records. torically Black Colleges executive vice presi- Dr. Allen has drawn and Universities (HBCUs). dentsince July 2017. national attention to The Board will advance Prior to joining the uni- Delaware State University the goal of the HBCU Ini- versity, he brought a diverse through successful tiative, established by the background in the private fundraising ($40 million in Carter Administration, to and nonprofit sectors. 2020) and national appear- increase the capacity of He served as managing ances on major media plat- HBCUs to provide the Director of Corporate Repu- forms including ABC highest-quality education tation at Bank of America; World News Tonight, to its students and continue co-founded the Metropoli- CNN, the Black News serving as engines of tan Wilmington Urban Channel, and many others. opportunity. League and Public Allies He also served as the The Biden-Harris Delaware; and led chief executive officer of Administration said it Delaware’s K12 public edu- the 59th Presidential Inau- remains committed to sup- cation reform effort from gural Ceremonies. porting the vital mission of 2014 – 2019. Dr. Allen is chairman HBCUs. Dr. Allen’s tenure has Emeritus of the National Through the American largely been through the Urban Fellows and a Whit- Rescue Plan and by forgiv- pandemic, but he and his ney Young Awardee for ing capital improvement team have built a strong Advancing Racial Equality, debt of many these institu- portfolio of accomplish- the National Urban tions, the Biden-Harris ments focused on student League’s highest honor. Administration has already success. Currently, he serves on committed more than $4 The university has seen the boards of Graham billion in support. its elevation to the No. 3 Holdings and Pepco Hold- Reestablishing the public HBCU in America ings and on the Economic White House HBCU Initia- (US News), an R2 “high and Community Advisory tive – and placing strong research activity” designa- Council for the Philadel- leadership at the head of tion, and the historic acqui- phia Federal Reserve. Dr. the Board – will allow the sition of nearby Wesley Allen holds a Ph.D. in Pub- administration to build on President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint Dr. Tony Allen as the Chair of the College. lic Policy from the Univer- that financial commitment President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The university’s sity of Delaware. FEMA Changing Rules that Deprive African Americans of Crucial Aid The guidelines denied aid to many African American applicants whose homes or land were inherited informally without written wills.

BY STACY M.BROWN The guidelines denied Ida continue to ravaged is to assist those who NNPA Newswire Senior aid to many African Amer- Louisiana, Mississippi, and inherited property without National Correspondent ican applicants whose has now wreaked havoc in a will. homes or land were inher- the northeast, FEMA offi- “What we’re trying to Historically, the Feder- ited informally without cials revealed plans to do is make sure that we al Emergency Manage- written wills. NBC to announce signifi- understand each individual mentAgency – or FEMA– But, as first reported by cant changes in how they situation is unique and that relied on deeds to prove NBC News, the rules qui- would verify homeowner- we need not have a one- that land belonged to disas- etly have changed. ship for disaster relief size-fits-all approach,” ter victims before it sent As floodwaters and the applications. FEMA Administrator relief funds to individuals. after-effects of Hurricane FEMA said its mission Deanne Criswell told the

USAA FEMA said its mission is to assist those who inherited property without a will.

news outlet. ancestors left no wills and “We’re going to contin- never possessed a title. ue to try to improve our That was primarily program and make addi- because of oppressive tional changes. Some of laws. them we can do right away, The freed slaves were like this. Some of them deprived of an education will require some regulato- and at the mercy of white ry change,” she said. men who sold the land for “But we are really driv- as little as $1.25 per acre ing hard to make these and never provided appro- changes.” priate sale documentation. African Americans, “The heirs don’t have a particularly those in south- title in their names,” said ern states, have routinely Sará Reynolds Green, an had difficulty proving activist, and farmer who property ownership. raises produce on the St. Even without a damag- Helena plot of land passed ing natural disaster, the down throughout her fami- Gullah Geechee communi- ly’s generations. ty of St. Helena Island told While FEMA’s new the Black Press last year rules don’t necessarily that they were fighting to apply to St. Helena, they protect their lands and the should provide a better legacy left by their ances- playing field for African tors, who toiled for life- Americans affected by hur- times under the brutal ricanes, tornadoes, earth- oppression of slavery. quakes, and other disasters. Local tax officials held “Updated guidelines an auction of some of the will also expand the property on the island options for paperwork belonging to families. renters can submit to prove Officials cited delin- that they live at affected quent tax payments that properties,” the NBC have accumulated over the News team reported. years. According to the The descendants who report, “in addition to a have lived in the Gullah written lease or rent Geechee community, receipts, renters will now which extends the coastal be able to submit docu- areas of North Carolina, ments such as their car reg- South Carolina, Georgia, istration and letters from and Florida, possessed local schools or nonprofits. deeds but lacked titles to People in mobile homes their properties. will also have the flexibili- Many in the community to submit a letter from ty discovered that their the property’s owner.” THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11 The Lookout: New Cal Housing Bills Could Change the Look, Feel of Your Neighborhood Watching your tax dollars, elected officials and legislation that affects you.

BY ALDON THOMAS STILES ly moved between rental -- approval, in accordance “California has a severe tion due to COVID-19,” the Senate and are now awaiting California Black Media some better than others, but with specified standards and shortage of middle-income statement continues. final approval from Gov. none of them ‘ours.’ Even Gavin Newsom, who has California, known for its though my mom and dad until Oct. 10 to sign or veto sprawling residential neigh- clocked into honest jobs these bills. borhoods of single-family their whole lives, the idea Meanwhile, in the Cali- homes spread out with that the Atkins family fornia State Assembly, driveways, front yards and could own a home of our Assembly Bill (AB) 1199 garages, even in urban areas, own was hardly a goal. It imposes an excise tax on may soon get an architectur- was a far-off fantasy,” said landlords as a way to disin- al makeover. That’s if two Atkins late last month after centivize them from buying new bills approved by the the Senate approved SB 9. foreclosed or under-market legislature and awaiting the “Today, too many hard- value homes in order to governor’s signature are working California fami- make a massive profit from signed into law. lies are saying the same. these homes by using them Both Senate Bill (SB) 9 With SB 9, we have the as rental properties. and Senate Bill (SB) 10 are chance to change that,” AB 1199 author Assem- legislative responses to Atkins continued. “This blymember Mike Gipson California’s twin crises -- bill would give homeown- (D-Carson) claims that this the lack of affordable hous- ers the tools to help ease bill could help build genera- ing and an overall shortage our state’s housing short- tional wealth for low- of homes. age while creating a new income families.

But lawmakers disagree source of income in their SHUTTERSTOCK “First time homebuyers about whether the bills own backyard. It would and working families lack would make housing more allow our communities to conditions,” the local gover- housing, or small (fewer There has been signifi- opportunities to own homes affordable or cause a host welcome new families to nance advocacy association than 10 homes) multi-family cant opposition to SB 10 as and build generational of other issues for the the neighborhood and help wrote in an opposition letter. housing developments near well. Many of its critics feel wealth,” Gipson stated. state’s single-family house- more folks set foot on the “This bill, among other jobs and transit; the lack of it is a shallow solution to a “AB 1199 corrects the hold neighborhoods that so path to buying their first things, would require a pro- such housing is driving the complex problem. excessive practice of corpo- many California homeown- home.” posed housing development displacement and severe “While the intent of pro- rations buying up foreclosed ers appreciate. But, in cities and neigh- containing no more than two rent burden of Californians viding more housing may be or under market value SB 9, authored by Cali- borhoods across the state, residential units within a across the state. The prob- good, these bills and homes in order to profit fornia's Senate President there has been strong and single-family residential lem: it is illegal to build approach are highly prob- from increasingly inflated pro Tempore Toni G. vocal opposition to SB 9 and zone to be considered minis- middle-income housing in lematic. It poses a one-size- rents. The state would Atkins (D- San Diego), SB 10. Organizations like terially, without discre- over 70 % of the state,” the fits-all solution and a blunt, impose an excise tax on would allow homeowners the League of California tionary review or hearing, if organization's website statewide fix that would out- large corporations that own in single-family house- Cities claim SB 9 would the proposed housing devel- states. strip local authority and and rent out 10 or more holds to have up to four actually be detrimental to opment meets certain “SB 9 would legalize planning. It also does not properties. The bill would housing units on their prop- affordable housing without requirements,” the letter this middle-income housing recognize the diversity of create a fund from the taxes erty. While SB 10 would the appropriate safeguards. continued. by adopting best practices communities and develop- to support first time home- allow cities and counties to “The Planning and Zon- However, California Yes from housing experts at the ment statewide, let alone buyer education, down pay- bypass the usual environ- ing Law provides for the In My Backyard (YIMBY), University of California Los throughout Greater Los ment assistance programs mental review process for creation of accessory a pro-affordable housing Angeles. It will also help Angeles,” the Los Angeles and rental assistance for projects or developments dwelling units by local ordi- organization, argues that SB California respond to his- Conservancy wrote in an low-income families,” he with a maximum of 10 nance, or, if a local agency 9 is precisely what Califor- toric job loss in the construc- opposition statement. continued. units in urban areas. has not adopted an ordi- nia residents need, especial- tion sector and a 45 % Both SB 9 and SB 10 The Assembly has not “Growing up, my fami- nance, by ministerial ly following a pandemic. decrease in home construc- have passed in the State yet voted on AB 1199. Balance Your People and Profits: Cal Bill Pushes Amazon, Walmart, and Other Big E-Retailers

BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY being pushed to the point pushing their bodies to the all the other sons who don’t become law. and signed by Gov. New- California Black Media that many can’t even break brink to avoid automatic have fathers who could “(AB 701) threatens som, AB 701 would require long enough to use the bath- termination for missing speak up for them,” he said. warehouse employers with employers to inform Last week, warehouse room,” she said. There is no quotas,” the NELP report When it comes back to the duplicative costly litigation employees about quotas workers, labor leaders, excuse for a company to stated. “Data from the com- Assembly for concurrence, I by creating a new, independ- that corporations and elected officials, and com- prioritize customers’ con- pany’s own records have will stand up, speak up and ent private right of action, organizations set to meas- munity groups came togeth- venience and their own confirmed their accounts vote for it again. and a representative action ure their performance. er on the steps of the Cali- profits over the safety of showing that Amazon The language in AB 701 under the Private Attorneys The legislation requires fornia State Capitol. Their their workers.” warehouses have stunning- directs the California Divi- General Act (PAGA), for employers to quantify work sion of Occupational Safety failing to comply with vague employees are expected to and Health (Cal/OSHA) to standards,” CalChamber do. They must explain spe- establish new standards by said in a statement. The cific tasks and how meet- Jan. 1, 2023, that are organization is the largest ing those goals may affect “designed to minimize the business advocate in Cali- their job standing. risk of injuries and disorders fornia. The bill also prohibits among warehouse employ- In California, Amazon an employer from taking ees who are subject to pro- warehouses are located in disciplinary action (includ- duction quotas.” counties whose populations ing firing) against employ- The Californiaof Com- are “overwhelmingly people ees for failure to meet quo- merce (CalChamber) of color,” according to the tas that have not been dis- labeled AB 701 “job killer NELP study. Combined, closed to them. In addi- legislation” in April and crit- nearly 75% of warehouse tion, the legislation pro- icized it as one of “23 leg- workers are minorities. Of hibits quotas that do not islative bills that would that number about 55 % are allow a worker to com- place California employers Latinos and about 9% are ply with meal or rest SHUTTERSTOCK and the state’s economy in Black. periods or occupational harm’s way” should it If passed by the Senate health and safety laws. goal was to generate public Gonzales said she ly high injury rates.” support for California’s pro- authored AB 701 to help Assemblymember Ash worker “Warehouse Work- decrease worker injury, Kalra (D-San Jose), chair- ers Protection Act,” – also encourage more transparen- person of Assembly Labor called Assembly Bill (AB) cy and end the use of pro- Committee; state Senator 701-- and to encourage the duction quotas at corpora- Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), state Senate to pass it. tions and government agen- chair of Senate Labor Com- “Working in warehous- cies, which critics say con- mittee; state Senator Maria es for corporations like tribute to low job satisfac- Elena Durazo (D-Los Ange- Amazon has quickly tion and harmful working les); and chair of the Assem- become one of the most conditions. bly Public Safety Commit- dangerous jobs in the pri- In March 2020, Irene tee Reggie Jones-Sawyer vate sector,” Assembly- Tung and Deborah (D-Los Angeles) all attend- woman Lorena Gonzalez Berkowitz released a ed the rally. (D-San Diego) asserted, National Employment Law Jones-Sawyer said his placing giant e-retailers Project (NELP) report titled 19-year-old son worked at square in the scope of her “Amazon’s Disposable Amazon this past summer target. Workers: High Injury and before heading off to college In the United States, e- Turnover Rates at Fulfill- in Colorado. He got sick and commerce is skyrocketing, ment Centers in California.” had to take time off work. growing from a $441.51 bil- According to the study, When he returned to work, lion dollar industry in 2017 “Workers who can’t keep up after three weeks he was into a market valued at extreme productivity goals fired. $759.47 billion in 2020. are fired or encouraged to “Unfortunately, he saw Amazon.com has the largest quit.” all the bad things about market share (about 40 %) “Amazon workers working in a factory,” among leading e-retailers, around the country have Jones-Sawyer said. followed by Walmart (about reported being subject to Jones-Sawyer said he 7%) and eBay (about 4 %). unsustainably fast produc- attended the rally for his “Workers are risking tivity requirements result- son. their bodies to guarantee ing in injury and exhaus- “So that’s why I am same-day delivery and tion. Workers describe here, not only for my son but A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

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By Dr. ElainE Batchlor We need to use CO- in community-based care. LA is home to our essen- VID-19 to urge our poli- Right now the healthcare tial workers - grocery store In January, I became cymakers to address these system spends enough clerks, bus and truck driv- one of more than 1,500 systemic inequities. We on hospital care and not ers, security guards, elec- MLK Community Health- don’t want our community enough on outpatient pre- tricians and construction care staff and physicians to be the epicenter of the vention and disease man- workers, nurses and home to receive both doses of the next pandemic because we agement-- health screen- care providers. They are COVID-19 vaccine. The failed to act on the lessons ings and maintenance with critical to the food everyone vaccines were administered of this one. primary care doctors and eats, the services everyone in an atmosphere of great First, we need to attract disease management with receives, and the work we joy and relief in our hos- health care providers to specialists. To improve all do. These community pital’s cafeteria. We know South LA. That means pol- the health of our commu- members can’t “shelter in how important this is. Up- icy changes that correct the nity, we need investment in place” - too many people stairs, our hospital beds imbalance in the way care community-based care. depend on them. And we all were filled with COVID is paid for in underserved At MLK Community come in contact with them. patients. communities. Healthcare, we’ve started So if our community is Over the last three Consider that imbal- a medical group that pro- sick, it is a problem for our months, South Los Angeles ance: For an emergency vides high quality preven- entire society. has endured a surge of CO- visit today, private insur- tive and specialty care. But, In the short term, we VID unlike any other. Our ance pays $2,000 on aver- we can’t sustain it within should all get vaccinated. small community hospital age. Medicare pays $650. the current payment sys- I’ve reviewed the research had more COVID patients But Medi-Cal - which is the tem. Our investments must and I believe the Pfizer and than hospitals three to four insurance that most of our be matched by adequate re- Moderna vaccines are safe times our size. patients use - pays $150 for imbursement for services. and effective. Please visit I’m proud of how our Dr. Elaine Batchlor COURTESY PHOTO the same visit and the same Finally, we need medi- our website - www.mlkch. team adapted to take care bers when they did not. of our hospitalized COVID care. cal residency programs and org - to find out more about of so many patients. We We also spoke out. The patients had one of these Medi-Cal pays provid- education, especially for the vaccines and where to converted an entire floorsurge drew national and conditions, and 56% suf- ers even worse for care doctors of color. Physi- go to get one. of the hospital into an in- global media attention. We fered from two or more. that takes place outside cians who look like us and In the longer term, we tensive care unit. We never used this as an opportunity South LA is sick be- of a hospital. A primary understand us can go a long need to roll up our sleeves ran out of supplies; when to talk about the real rea- cause we have a shortage of care doctor who works to way toward overcoming and advocate for our com- we needed more oxygen, a son COVID hit South LA 1,200 doctors, or 10 times prevent and improve the mistrust and bringing better munities. Talk with your staff member drove hours so hard: this community’s fewer doctors than the aver- chronic illnesses that drive care to our community. friends and family about to get it. We provided free decades-long lack of access age community. The doctor COVID can’t make ends We need all this be- the need for better health- and fast telemedicine and to quality health care, com- shortage has everything to meet here. cause COVID will likely care and how we can get education to our commu- pounded by other social de- do with the way our sepa- California needs to not be the last pandemic there. Write your represen- nity. terminants of health. rate and unequal health care bring Medi-Cal reimburse- we see. It may be the first,tatives. Speak out on the I’m most proud of the Even before COVID, system pays them. Specifi - ments up to par with Medi- however, to truly illustrate need for health equity. compassion and commit- our community had an epi- cally, the public insurance care. This will make it pos- how interconnected we are. We are all connected. ment our nurses and doc- demic of chronic disease. our community largely re- sible for more providers to COVID has demon- Working together, we can tors displayed throughout Conditions like diabetes, lies on pays a fraction of practice in communities strated that we are all im- emerge from this pandem- the surge. We cheered when heart disease, and obesity what commercial insurance like ours. pacted by diseases that ic as a powerful force for patients left our hospital. make COVID outcomes pays. So providers can’t af- Secondly, we need a disproportionately attack change and improve the We cried with family mem- worse. Eighty-two percent ford to work here. system that invests more our most vulnerable. South health of South LA.

By GiGi r. crowDEr meet the critical needs of of their attention on out- influence as much as possi- Executive Director this often under-resourced reach and offering lifesav- ble the devastating impact NAMI Contra Costa but high-risk population, ing resources, prayer, and of COVID, considering the 16 part-time African Amer- encouragement to equip the history of this country, on The National Alliance ican crisis counselors and African American commu- this under-resourced and on Mental Illness Contra three administrators with nity across the state with too-often neglected popu- Costa (NAMI CC) has pro- diverse living experiences the knowledge needed to lation. vided critical non-clinical and a deep commitment to make informed decisions. Crowder and her team support to individuals and their community, are read- We share accurate informa- of highly-skilled and com- their families since its es- ily available to respond to tion about the importance mitted staff host tables at tablishment over 30 years calls and chats. The chal- of COVID-19 testing, get- vaccination clinics. They ago. However, in the last lenges that African Ameri- ting vaccinated, taking ad- work with county staff seven months, the work cans have faced during this vantage of resources, and public health leaders to has been more intense as pandemic have been mul- rejecting foolish misinfor- overcome vaccination hesi- the agency became a sub- tifaceted and exacerbated mation. tation without judgment by contractor for the FEMA- by the social unrest due to Through preexisting re- hosting town hall sessions. funded CalHOPE proj- the senseless killings of un- lationships, the NAMI CC The primary daily focus is ect administered by the armed Black people at the CCP project partnered with playing an essential role in California Department hands of those in place to key African American faith assisting individuals from of Health Care Services protect and serve. leaders, influencers, and their community to take and the California Mental Executive Director Gigi other cultural brokers from advantage of local and staff Health Services Authority. R. Crowder has over the across California, and host- incentives, and resources CCP Crisis Counselors: on the right is Alfonzo Edwards NAMI CC is on board to last 20 years demonstrated ed educational trainings to such as rental and housing and left Kenneth Robinson PHOTO IS BY GIGI CROWDER provide culturally specific her passion for improving replace inaccurate informa- assistance, funeral service resources and emotional mental health outcomes for tion with truths about the expenses reimbursements, hard to lift up the word Americans get through this support to African Ameri- African Americans and she pandemic, and how African childcare and other finan- “hope” while adding a with an improved sense of cans experiencing chal- embraces this project as a Americans in California cial incentives. few others such as “faith,” belonging. lenges due to COVID-19. labor of love. She and the should protect themselves. The African American “promise,” “trust,” and “re- Through this effort to team have focused the bulk Our goal was to positively CCP Program is working silience” to ensure African Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center Receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award American Heart Association Award Recognizes Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center’s commitment to quality stroke care SEntinEl nEwS SErvicE treatment of stroke patients care for our stroke patients at a set level for a designat- by implementing the Amer- The Kaiser Permanente ed period. ican Heart Association’s West Los Angeles Medical These measures include Get With The Guidelines- Center believes strongly in evaluation of the proper Stroke initiative,” said Dr delivering the highest qual- usage of medications and Babak Morvarid, Kaiser ity health care services, other stroke treatments Permanente West Los An- and this was underscored aligned with the most up- geles Physician Stroke Pro- by receiving the American to-date, evidence-based gram Director. “The tools Heart Association’s 2021 guidelines with the goal of and resources provided Get With The Guidelines®- speeding recovery, and re- help us track and measure Stroke Gold Plus Quality ducing death and disability our success in meeting Achievement Award that for stroke patients. Before evidenced-based clinical recognizes exceptional care discharge, stroke patients guidelines developed to for stroke patients. also needed to receive edu- improve patient outcomes.” To be named a recipient cation on managing their Kaiser Permanente of this prestigious award, health, get a follow-up visit West Los Angeles Medi- Kaiser Permanente West scheduled, as well as other cal Center joined all Kai- Los Angeles Medical Cen- care transition interven- ser Permanente hospitals ter had to meet specific tions. in Southern California and quality achievement mea- “We are dedicated to Hawaii in receiving this sures for the diagnosis and improving the quality of prestigious award. COURTESY PHOTO B-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY,LIFESTYLE&HEALTH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 A Journey From Nigeria to Neurosurgery With a drive for excellence and a motivating mentor, Oluwaseun Omofoye, MD, MS, completes his neurosurgery training after 19 years

SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL surgery residency, and to to imagine one achieving via Cedars-Sinai Newsroom have a backup plan.” personal success—any suc- Omofoye also remem- cess—without mentors,” It has been almost 20 bers early in his neuro- said Black, also the Ruth years since Oluwaseun “Seun” Omofoye, MD, a Nigerian native who moved to the United States at 16, embarked on his quest to become a neurosurgeon. Now, after completing his final year of fellowship training at Cedars- Sinai, the 37-year-old husband and father of two is officially beginning his long-sought-after career. “I am grateful to have made it through,” said

Omofoye in a LinkedIn PHOTO BY CEDARS-SINAI post he shared, which has Keith Black, MD, left, with Oluwaseun “Seun” Omofoye, since garnered more than MD. 9,500 likes and nearly 1,200 comments. “It was surgery residency, an advi- and Lawrence Harvey challenging to say the least, sor discouraging him from Chair in Neuroscience. but I’m thankful to every- continuing his training. “My mentors had a willing- one who has supported and “However, I believed in ness and openness to share believed in me along the myself,” said Omofoye. adversities and take time to way.” “My faith, determination, teach me strategies to over- Over the course of his and passion for neuro- come them. training, Omofoye spent surgery kept me focused, It’s hard to imagine that four years as an undergrad- motivated and moving I would have made it any- uate, one year earning his towards my goal despite where close to where I am master’s degree, five years the obstacles. I also had now without them.” in medical school, eight supportive mentors who years as a resident, and one encouraged me not to give year as a neurosurgical up.” oncology fellow. In medical school, “Seun came to Cedars- Omofoye co-founded a Sinai with his shirtsleeves group—Minority Men in rolled up, eager to teach Medicine—where under- residents and assist in any represented minority male way he could,” said Keith medical students mentored Black, MD, professor and minority male undergradu- chair of the Department of ate students interested in Neurosurgery at Cedars- the health professions. Sinai and mentor to Omo- Likewise, the undergradu- foye. “He has an ability to ate students mentored local PHOTO COURTESY OF OMOFOYE FAMILY work almost without effort elementary school students, Omofoye with his wife and with other colleagues and creating a pipeline of men- children. members of the healthcare torship aimed at increasing team. He is quite a talented the number of minority With the completion of young surgeon with a males in the health profes- his fellowship under Black, bright future ahead of sions. Omofoye is headed to the him.” Encouragement also Myrtle Beach area of South Chasing the American came from his mentor, Carolina to build a cranial Dream Black, who Omofoye says neurosurgery program and When Omofoye was 16, his father won the U.S. visa lottery and subse- quently gave up his job as a biochemist for a chance at the American dream. Along with his mother, father and three younger brothers, Omofoye immigrated to North Carolina from Nige- ria. “They sacrificed their careers to get my brothers and me here,” said Omo- foye. “Their selflessness

has given me the opportu- PHOTO BY CEDARS-SINAI nity to live out my goals. Neurosurgeons Oluwaseun “Seun” Omofoye, MD, left, My dream is a reality and Keith Black, MD, right. because of them.” Although the move was taught him countless les- provide advanced subspe- exciting for Omofoye, who sons and shared his experi- cialty care for patients with had always dreamed of ence starting out at Cedars- brain tumors and intracra- becoming a doctor in the Sinai as a young neurosur- nial pathologies. U.S., it meant his family geon, eventually building a “As neurosurgeons, we was faced with the harsh nationally ranked neuro- play a remarkable role in realities of making a living surgery program. the lives of individuals in a new country. “I believe there are only whom we meet at some of “My parents went from four Black neurosurgery the worst times of their having great careers in department chairs in the lives, and we have the abil- Nigeria to working low- United States,” said Omo- ity to make a positive dif- paying jobs in the United foye. “Working with Dr. ference and alter the course States, just trying to get Black, who I consider a of their lives,” said Omo- by,” remembers Omofoye. master neurosurgeon, I foye. “I’m very grateful to “My father eventually went back to school to become a nurse while continuing to work full time.” Motivation From Mentors Omofoye says he bene- fited from mentors and teachers who encouraged him along the way, but he also was motivated to push past adversity when con- fronted by naysayers. PHOTO COURTESY OF OMOFOYE FAMILY “At several points along Omofoye and his parents at his graduation from medical my journey, I was told that school. I couldn’t do it,” said Omo- foye, who specifically learned a variety of surgical practice this profession. recalls an undergraduate skills and innovative tech- Overall, I want anyone college advisor telling him niques in resecting brain with a dream to believe in he didn’t have what it takes tumors.” themselves, pursue their to get into medical school. Giving Back goals regardless of what “And in medical school, I For Black, giving back obstacles may come their had advisors who told me to trainees like Omofoye is way, and aim for their ver- there was a high possibility one of his greatest joys. sion of the American I wouldn’t get into a neuro- “The reality is, it’s hard dream.” THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-3

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett and Internet TV co-host of ented, as indicated by her Religion Editor “Touch the World Minis- commissioning by TVOne tries” will serve as emcees to sing on their video, A good time in the Lord for the program. “Martin Can You Hear Us,” is promised by Gospel In- As for dinner, guests which was broadcast dur- ternational at the “Dave can select from brisket, ing Black History Month. & Sam / Elaine & Aretha roasted chicken, or a veg- Her resume includes per- Dinner Concert.” The gala etarian meal. formances in 25 countries event takes place on Satur- Shirley has garnered alongside artists such as day October 2, from 6 p.m. quite a following during Vanessa Bell Armstrong, to 10 p.m., at Doubletree his long entertainment ca- Tramaine Hawkins, Kenny by Hilton Hotel, 21333 COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO reer. In addition to acting in Lattimore, and Rev. James Dave Shirley Elaine Gibbs Ramona Stephens Hawthorne Blvd., in Tor- leading plays, he has also Cleveland and singing at rance. “This concert gives owner and producer of the Franklin’s timeless hits performed with top artists banquets honoring Ken- According to Dr. Joyce guests an opportunity to Gospel International Chan- like “Respect,” “Natural including Stevie Wonder, neth “Babyface” Edmonds, Logan, founder of Gospel dress up again and enjoy an nel on broadcast on ROKU Woman” and “Don’t Play The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Angela Bassett, Stephanie International, the event fea- elegant evening listening to and Fire TV. That Song,” added Logan, Shirley Caesar, Kirk Frank- Mills, and Chaka Khan. tures food, fellowship and Dave Shirley sing gospel “The second half of a recent inductee into the lin, and The Temptations. uplifting music including songs from his album, “Re- the concert features Dave Gospel Industry Network Due to his incredible vo- Tickets are available traditional gospel selec- flections of Dave Shirley,” singing standards by Sam Hall of Fame. cal imitation of Sam Cook, online at Eventbrite or tions and classic pop tunes. and Elaine Gibbs sing gos- Cooke such as “Darling Dr. Pres Blackmon, a Shirley is often requested gospelinternational.com Also, a comedienne Ramo- pel tunes including her new You Send Me,” “A Change veteran radio announcer to sing his tunes faith-based or at Word of Life Chris- na Stephens will share a se- single, “Yes God is Real,” is Gonna Come” and more. heard on KALI Radio, and and secular functions. tian Bookstore, 6321 West ries of hilarious vignettes. said Logan, who is also the Elaine will sing Aretha Dr. Susie Jones, pastor Gibbs is equally tal- Blvd., in Los Angeles.

staFF report Fugh,” said Baskin-Bell. ees, Stewardesses, Clara Locke, Anita Clark, Evan “This is our culminat- Bussey Women’s Mis- Goff, Kim Harrington- The Right Reverend ing service after a year of sionary Society, Young Goff, Donald Locke, Art Clement W. Fugh, presid- monthly celebrations with People’s Division, Lay Or- Terry, Polly Terry, Rita ing prelate of the Fifth individual components of ganization, Sons of Allen, Tresenwriter and Annie C. Episcopal District of the the church lifting up the Cathedral Choir and Usher Wilson. AME Church, will be the rich history contributed to Board expressed in their Fugh, a native of Mem- guest preacher for the Cen- Santa Monica. own unique way the stead- phis, Tennessee, was elect- tennial Anniversary of First “In 1921, the faith- fast faith that empowered ed and consecrated as the African Methodist Epis- ful pioneers met in the those pioneers to persevere. 131st bishop in 2012. He copal Church (FAME) of home of Richard and Car- This foundational faith served four years in West Santa Monica By the Sea rie Dumas to organize an continues to motivate the Africa, as the presiding on Sunday, September 12, AME Church in the Santa efforts of this great church prelate of the 14th Episco- COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Bishop Clement Fugh Pastor Carolyn Baskin-Bell at 11 a.m., via Zoom. Monica community. One in 2021. pal District. The theme is “Voices: hundred years later, FAME “I praise God for those In 2016, Fugh was as- more than 30 years and was degree from Boston Uni- Cherishing the Past, Em- Santa Monica continues pastors and first families signed to his current posi- elected as general secretary versity School of Theology bracing the Present, Wel- to strive in service to this who have labored before tion, where he serves as and chief information of- and his Doctor of Ministry coming the Future,” said present age. In reviewing me and count it all joy to chief shepherd and admin- ficer of the AME Church.degree from United Theo- Pastor Carolyn Baskin- the history and observing serve God and God’s peo- istrator over AME churches He recently completed a logical Seminary. Also, he Bell, who also welcomed the present, God continues ple during this season,” in the 15 states west of the one-year term as president completed graduate stud- the public to tune in for the to smile on the ministry that added Baskin-Bell. Mississippi River, includ- of the AME Council of ies at Atlanta University, worship service. was planted, sown, watered The Centennial Anni- ing Hawaii. He was reap- Bishops. Payne Theological Semi- “All are invited to join and has bloomed over these versary Committee consists pointed in 2021. Fugh received his nary and Memphis Theo- us in our Zoom worship past one hundred years,” of Bill and Carolyne Ed- Previously, he led sev- Bachelor’s degree from logical Seminary. center and hear a dynamic the pastor explained. wards, co-chairs; and mem- eral churches in Tennes- Memphis State University, For information, email word preached by Bishop “The Stewards, Trust- bers Syreathea Barnes- see, Kentucky and Ohio for his Master of Theology [email protected].

By rev. Dr. kelvin Calloway We have had to learn just understand in the sacred dience why faith matters. started watching church transitioned to a place bet- Contributing Writer how to survive to see an- sense as faith. The Faith matters, on their televisions. People ter than this place. St. An- other day. Hebrew writer he says, because who considered themselves selm and Augustine both Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6 In an article in Time says, “It is the by faith, the spiritual, but not religious, affirm this truth in their Magazine entitled, “Your substance of elders ob- started viewing church on credos; “I believe that I One of the great les- Post-Pandemic Bucket things hoped tained a their tablets, their laptops, might understand.” It is by sons of the Covid-19 Pan- List,” Susanna Schrobs- for and the good report and their computers. Dur- faith that what I do not un- demic has been discovering dorff shares some interest- evidence (V.2). By ing this pandemic, we have derstand, I will understand what really matters in life. ing insights of the hope that of things faith, the an- discovered that faith really better by and by. During this pandemic, we we have for post-pandemic not seen cestors and matters because by faith we And then the writer tells have come to realize what life. Chief among the hope, (V.1). saints of the have divine approval. these Hebrew believers we thought really mattered she says, is the chance to old covenant Then the writer of He- that faith matters because in life, does not matter as grieve in person. Covid has obtained di- brews tells these believers by faith they please God much as we thought. robbed many a family of vine approval. that faith matters because (VV.4-6). Abel, Enoch, the Attending sporting the opportunity to grieve According by faith, they understand ancestors and saints of the events; Rams and Chargers in person the loss of their to Dr. with their spirits what old covenant were accepted football games, Lakers and loved ones during this they could not understand and approved by God be- Clippers basketball games, season. The recommen- with their minds. By faith, cause they believed in God. Dodgers and Angels base- dations of health depart- he says, the worlds were Without belief in God, the ball games, Galaxy soccer ments, federal, state and framed by the Word of God writer tells them that it is games, and the Kings hock- local governments limit- so that the things which are impossible to please God. ey games really don’t mat- ing the capacity for physi- seen were made from things If they come to God, they ter as much as we thought. cal gatherings for funerals which were not seen (V.3). must believe that there is Attending concerts, enter- has denied families the op- The physical universe was a God, and that God is a tainment venues, restau- portunity to let tears flow framed by the Word of rewarder of them that dili- rants, shopping, being in a openly and wildly, she God. God spoke and out of gently seek Him (VV.4-6). crowd and being part of the says, in communion [and nothing, God created some- Sisters and brothers, crowd really don’t matter community with those who The fundamental les- John MacArthur, God bore thing. God spoke and out of faith matters because it as much as we thought. care about their grieve and son that the pandemic has witness on their behalf that the invisible, God created matters to God. That’s the With the wearing of sorrow]. taught us is that faith mat- they lived by faith. God the visible. real lesson learned in the face coverings, social dis- According to the CDC ters. Describe it however bore witness that they had That’s why faith mat- pandemic, what matters to tancing and the lack of projections, there are still you want to describe it, but confidence and a solid con- ters because it helps us God is really what matters. physical contact. With tens of thousands of us who faith matters. Faith is how viction of divine assurance understand that which we Faith matters because faith anxiety, loneliness, and will not make it to see the we have survived to see an- of a future reality. could not understand. It matters to God. It is impos- depression from isolation end of the pandemic. With other day. In the midst of That’s what we discov- helps us make sense out of sible to please God without and quarantining. With new strands and variants of all that we have seen; face ered in this pandemic. We non-sense. It provides us faith. fear, emptiness and trauma the Covid-19 virus surfac- masks, social distancing, survived to see another day with symbolic meaning to By faith, we will obtain from death all around us, ing, more sorrow and more lines outside of grocery by the divine assurance a reality that we don’t un- a good report. By faith, we the pandemic has taught us loss and more trauma are stores, limited purchases that things were going to derstand. will obtain divine accep- volumes about what really between here and there. on toilet paper and paper get better. We survived to I don’t understand why tance. By faith, we will matters in life. It is something, she says, towels, we didn’t know see another day by confi- more than 600,000 people obtain divine approval. By We have had to learn that our bodies know with when and how, but we did dence that trouble don’t have died from this pan- faith, we will understand just how to survive to see shoulders tensing for long know that things would last always. We survived to demic and hundreds of with our spirits that which another day. In this pan- awaited “normal” to return. get better, not because of see another day by a solid thousands more during this we could not understand demic, or plague, or purg- So what do we do empirical evidence, but be- conviction and a feeling pandemic. It is inconceiv- with our minds. By faith, ing or whatever you want and how do we handle cause of divine assurance. that everything was gonna able to me that so many we will understand it bet- to call it, tomorrow has not the situation we are fac- In her article, Susanna be alright. people have lost their lives ter by and by. Sisters and been promised to any of us. ing? She suggests that we calls it projecting happi- People who had not during this season. It is brothers, faith matters! With more than 600,000 project our happiness onto ness onto an imagined fu- been to church in a month of something that transcends deaths from this virus an imagined future. In a ture, but in his letter, the Sundays, started listening my ability to comprehend The Rev. Dr. Kelvin alone, many who started secular sense, the projec- writer of Hebrews calls it to church on their phones. and wrap my mind around. Calloway is the senior pas- out with us in March, 2019 tion of happiness onto an faith. In Chapter 11, he tells People who had written the It is only by faith that I tor of Bethel AME Church are not here with us today. imagined future is what we his first century Jewish au - church off as irrelevant, understand that they have in Los Angeles. C-1 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 •DR. MAULANA KARENGA•

We of the organization ticularly its Black Power we continue to honor that the totality of thought, val- chagulia (Self-determina- Us have stayed standing phase. Indeed, we came into legacy in the way we live ues and practice by which tion); Ujima (Collective and steadfast, weathered all existence as direct intellec- our lives, do our work, a people creates itself, cel- Work and Responsibility); kinds of storms and wrought tual and political descen- and wage our struggles for ebrates, sustains and devel- Ujamaa (Cooperative Eco- various varieties of good for dants of Haji Min. Malcolm good and radical change in ops itself, and introduces nomics); Nia (Purpose); fifty-six years and 224 sea- X. It is Haji Malcolm, the the world. Indeed, we said, itself to history and human- Kuumba (Creativity); and sons, striving and struggling Fire Prophet, who proph- “Revolution to us is the ity. For us, everything is Imani (Faith). mightily to honor the Afri- esied the coming setting of creation of an alternative,” culture: our spirituality and As we celebrate Kuanzi- can moral imperative and the cities on fire all over a radical alternative to the ethics; our history as nar- sha (Siku ya Kuanzisha, social mission to bring and America that began with the established order of things rative and practice; our so- The Day of Founding), the sustain good in the world. I Watts Revolt, August 1965, on every level. Especially cial, economic and political anniversary of 56 years use the word “wrought” to and represented the initial in the seven fundamental organization; our art, litera- and 224 seasons of work, indicate a kind of practice of transformative fire and fur- areas of culture: religion; ture, music, dance; and our service, struggle and in- excellence, a working and nace of a new era and gen- history; social organization; ethos, our collective self- stitutional building, we as shaping of varieties of good eration of struggle. DR. MAULANA KARENGA economic organization; po- understanding achieved usual pay homage to our as a conscious art and craft, Indeed, many people litical organization; creative through our self-assertion ancestors, advocates and a carefully considered focus emerged from the fires, fur- selves, but also for others, production, i.e., art, music, in the other six areas and in all who made Us and this and skillful effort. nace and ashes of the Watts indeed for all the peoples of literature, etc.; and ethos. the world. moment and milestone pos- For there had and has Revolt transformed, no lon- the world. We said then and Central to this creation Thus, we agreed with sible. And as we remember to be a substantial amount ger unconscious Negroes, reaffirm now that every dis- of a radical alternative to Haji Sekou Toure that revo- our youthful commitment of thoughtfulness, imagina- but conscious Africans, covery and declaration of the established order is lution is a cultural act and to leave a legacy of radical tion and skill, i.e., artistry no longer compromised a need and every recogni- what Haji Malcolm and we with Nana Amilcar Ca- transformative struggle, we and effort to survive and Coloreds, but defiantly tion of a right is at the same called a cultural revolution. bral, following Haji Sekou, realize the legacy we will overcome the vicious sup- and beautifully Black. We time a call for commitment It is a revolution that pre- that the national liberation eventually leave is not ours pression and machinations named ourselves Us, which to achieve and secure these cedes and makes possible struggle is an expression of alone, but is part and parcel of the enemy oppressor reaffirmed our commitment goods. And history and the political revolution and culture. Indeed, as we have of the awesome legacy left through all forms of harass- to our people first; our radi- study have proved righteous sustains it. It means, Haji written and said, “culture is by those before us, a legacy ments, raids, imprisoning cal opposition to them, our and relentless struggle is in- Malcolm said, recaptur- the basis for revolution and which we felt a profound us on trumped up charges, oppressor; and our dedica- dispensable in this practice ing our history and culture recovery.” And recovery obligation to grasp, safe- driving us underground tion to an African commu- and process. or as Nana Amilcar Cabral speaks to our need to recov- guard and advance in our and in exile, provoking nitarian way of life. Within Like many other groups, said, returning to our own er ourselves from the rav- own unique and irreversible struggles with other groups, this arc of understanding, no longer here, we saw history and to the upward ages of oppression which way. and waging an unrelent- we fought against views and ourselves and the histori- paths of our culture. This in sought to strip us of our cul- ing campaign of character values that were vulgarly cal moment and the Black turn for us means breaking ture, our dignity and very Dr. Maulana Karenga, assassination against us in individualistic and stressed Liberation Movement as the monopoly the oppressor humanity. This is why we Professor and Chair of every venue possible. But it togetherness in principle revolutionary, committed to has on so many of our peo- focused on culture as foun- Africana Studies, Califor- has also taken skill, courage and practice at every level the radical reconstruction of ple’s minds and eliminat- dation and framework, why nia State University-Long and effort to keep the faith, and in every area of life. self, society and the world. ing the Eurocentric Viking I developed the Nguzo Saba Beach; Executive Direc- hold the line and continue At the heart of this kind of It was one of our favorite voices in our heads. Now, and Kwanzaa as an act of tor, African American Cul- the struggle, regardless of thinking and practice was chants during Simba ses- our concept of culture and freedom, an instrument of tural Center (Us); Creator changing seasons and cir- the Kawaida African con- sions or Mwalimu classes, revolution is a far cry and freedom, and a celebration of Kwanzaa; and author cumstances, and to do this cept of shared good. We ar- or our Soul Sessions. We totally different process and of freedom. It was both an of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- with a disciplined and dedi- gued then and contend now declared with equal mea- practice that is available in enactment and an aspiration tion of Family, Community cated mind, a joyful and that the greatest good is sures of defiance, dedica- the small minds and bitter focusing on the dual aims of and Culture and Essays loving heart, irreversibly shared good, that life itself tion and daring that “We mouths of our opponents, our struggle to be ourselves on Struggle: Position and committed to liberation of is a shared good, that the are the last revolutionaries or the propaganda of aca- and free ourselves. The Analysis, www.AfricanA- our people and good in the earth is a shared good, and in America. And if we fail demic, media and internet Nguzo Saba, then, were of- mericanCulturalCenter-LA. world. that so is love and sister- to leave a legacy of revo- sources of our oppressors fered and engaged as prac- org; www.OfficialKwan- Also, I use “wrought” hood, brotherhood, friend- lution for our children, we and their agents, hirelings tices central to a critical way zaaWebsite.org; www. to call to mind its origins in ship, marriage, parenthood, have failed our mission and handmaidens. We saw forward to liberation. These MaulanaKarenga.org. the process and practice of and all the other essential and should be dismissed and see culture in more essential ethical values and forging, hammering metals goods of life and living. as unimportant.” And 56 depthful and comprehen- principles of life and living into shape with its associ- And of course, so is years and 224 seasons later, sive ways. For Us, culture is are: Umoja (Unity); Kuji- ated realities of fire, furnace freedom a shared good, and •RON HASSON• and constant testing. For Us justice, equality, equity, and is an organization founded knowledge and learning and and forged, grounded and health and housing. Like- shaped, tested and found wise, so is righteous and re- firm and durable in the fires lentless struggle to achieve and furnace of the Black and secure these other Freedom Movement, par- goods, not only for our- We are just days away that period, brave NAACP vote in person, get help in the Los AngeLes sentineL from a special election to activists have risked their multiple languages, cast recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. lives for this fight, includ- your vote by using an ac- Voters around the state, in- ing activists like George cessible voting machine, cluding those of us here in W. Lee, who was brutally and utilize same day reg- Hollywood and Beverly murdered in 1955 in retalia- istration. 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Dr. David M. Posey was not enter or complete a Own Colleague Character Issues of woefully unqualified as a qualified pathology resi- During an evidentiary Credibility. Dr. Posey is a coroner, yet Deputy District dency program and he was hearing, Dr. Christopher Serial Wife Beater Attorney Patricia Titus— not studying, no had studied Rogers, a board-certified Pamela Posey, David now LA Superior Court to become a board-certified forensic pathologist with 25 Posey’s ex-wife, submitted Judge Titus—selected and medical examiner, any- years of experience at the an Application and Dec- paid Posey $3,300 for “ex- where. LA County Medical Exam- laration in support of her pert” testimony in the 1994 3) Phony Coroner’s iner-Coroner’s office, dis- request for an Order Pro- accidental drowning of De- License agreed with Posey’s find- hibiting Domestic Violence lores “Dee Dee” Jackson— A certificate Posey had ings. Rogers said, “From against her husband, Dr. Michael Jackson’s sister-in- from the American Board the condition of Ms. Jack- David M. Posey. She chron- law. Dr. Posey changed his of Pathology was issued son’s body, I cannot tell if it icled a history of beatings, conclusion in the case from in Louisiana. The actual was an accident, suicide or rapes and abuse over the accidental to “homicide- American Board of Pathol- homicide.” course of their 10-year mar- assisted drowning” more ogy, however, is headquar- Lack of Opposing Ex- riage (1992-2002), often in than three years after the tered in the state of Florida. pert Opinion in Trial. front of their three small initial autopsy of Tito Jack- According to the ABP, it Famed Baden Barred children. Pamela Posey al- son’s ex-wife, which led to has never been based in From Testifying leged that David Posey also the conviction of Donald J. Louisiana. It was founded Unfortunately, for what- had a string of affairs dur- Bohana for murder. in 1936 in Chicago, IL and ever reason, Bohana’s attor- ing their marriage. On Oc- 1) No Coroner or is now based in the city of ney, Harland Braun, did not tober 12, 2001, the Superior Autopsy Training. Lack Tampa, FL. The ‘pathology put any experts, including Court issued a restraining of Experience board’ that Posey received Dr. Baden or Dr. Lakshman- order to Pamela Posey

Dr. Posey’s resume cites his “board certification” Donald J. Bohana FILE PHOTO an, on the stand to refute against Dr. David Posey. “on-the-job training” at the from appears to be a diplo- Posey’s highly questionable An Miscarriage of Armed Forces Institute of ma mill, which fraudulently fore, when Judge Morris cue expert [beach lifeguard] testimony. Dr. Lakshmanan Justice, an Unfair Trial Pathology. According to qualified him to earn em- Jones appeared to believe that you then concluded was available and willing to Riddled With Reasonable Bohana family correspon- ployment at the L.A. Coun- that Posey was a current that it was a homicide. Is testify that “Dee Dee” Jack- Doubt dence with the institute ty Medical Examiner’s Of- member of the L.A. Coro- that correct?” son drowned by accident. With an unqualified ex- and the institute’s website, fice, one of the largest ME ner’s Office staff in 1997- Posey replied, “That’s In fact, four times in their pert who was a wife beater it does not teach about fo- offices in the world. 1998, during the pre-trial correct.” closing argument, the pros- supporting the prosecution rensic pathology or investi- 4) Posey Perjured phase and trial of Donald This reliance on other ecution mentioned the fact and the jury left in the dark gations of unnatural death. Himself on the Witness Bohana, the judge was be- experts is far from usual for that Braun had called no about qualified experts sup- The Institute only provides Stand ing misled a pathologist. Dr. Michael experts to support Bohana’s porting the defense, Donald training that amounts to, During the trial, pros- 5) Posey Illegally Baden, one of the world’s version of the events of the J. Bohana had little chance second opinion diagnostic ecutor Patricia Titus asked Changed Autopsy Report foremost experts, who was night of “Dee Dee” Jack- of being acquitted of the consultations on pathologic Posey, “How many autop- Yet, in September 1996, the Chief Forensic Patholo- son’s death. Even the judge, charges against him for the specimens, such as biopsies sies had you performed as a then private citizen, gist for the New York State Norman Tarle, said on the death of “Dee Dee” Jack- from military veterans and up to August 27, 1994?” post-resignation from his Police, a board-certified record, “These expert(s) are son. The trial was clearly civilian doctors, includ- Posey replied, “Oh, it was part-time job at L.A. Coun- pathologist with residency impressive and could have unfair and was conducted ing dental and veterinary probably somewhere in the ty, Posey changed the au- training, and performed offered something useful in an irregular manner with sources. The AF Institute of neighborhood of around topsy finding about “Dee more than 20,000 autop- at trial.” Dr. Baden was so a pseudo coroner who was Pathology does not perform 900.” He made the same Dee” Jackson’s death to sies in his career, testified, incensed at not being called not working for the LA autopsies, let along autop- assertion to the grand jury “homicide-assisted drown- “I have never in 43 years, to testify at the trial, he said Coroner’s office when he sies related to determining a convened in this case. ing.” Why was a private cit- and I don’t know of any he would remain in Los changed the conclusion cause of death in a possible Based on Posey’s resume, izen Posey, allowed to alter other forensic pathologist, Angeles to hear for himself about the cause of death. murder investigation, so this number seems absurd the conclusion of an L.A. who has ever consulted why. Harland Braun never Having served more than thus it can’t provide hands- and impossible, since Posey County Medical Examiner- with an aquatic expert returned his calls. two decades in prison, on autopsy training, to a never appears to have been Coroner’s office autopsy, to determine whether in- Braun also could have having survived a stroke resident or a trainee. a full-time coroner or medi- without the legal qualifica- juries on a body are due called Dr. Glen Egstrom, and COVID-19, Donald 2) Falsification of cal examiner. It is unclear tion and basis to do so? to assault or due to natu- an aquatic expert, whom J. Bohana deserves to be Credentials. He was a and unsubstantiated, where 6) Relied on Oth- ral conditions…The fo- Bohana had retained. Dr. released for the accidental Coroner-Wannabe or when he would have per- ers to Determine the Ini- rensic pathologist is an Egstrom was ready to re- death of “Dee Dee” Jack- Posey claimed in his re- formed any more than the tial Cause of Death: Said expert on injuries to the fute the prosecution’s beach son, instead of still being sume that he received “for- few autopsies he possibly He Changed His Report body….I don’t consult lifeguard expert’s testi- held behind bars based on a mal training at the Mary- performed when he worked “Based on What a Life- with firearms experts to mony, which supported the trumpedup conviction from land Medical Examiner’s part-time within a span of Guard Told Him” evaluate bullet wounds to conclusion that “Dee Dee” a proven fraud. Office.” When queried six months for the coroner’s Posey was asked at the the body.…Just the same was murdered. Egstrom about training opportuni- office in Los Angeles. trial, “You told the Grand with aquatic consultants.” said that Bohana’s version K. Scot Macdonald ties, the Maryland Medical According to depart- Jury that you had agreed Dr. Posey does not appear of how he got “Dee Dee’s” is the author of Deadly Examiner’s Office replied, mental records, Dr. Posey with Dr. Lakshmanan Sath- to know a pathologist’s body out of the pool was Dance: The Chippendales “We don’t have on-the-job worked for the LA County yavagiswaran [a veteran job. Stephen Kay, who consistent with the state Murders, Saucy Jack: Alias forensic training. The only Department of the Medical LA medical examiner and worked for the LA Dis- of the body. Egstrom later Jack the Ripper, and the training that we provide is a Examiner-Coroner, from the former chief ME, who trict Attorney’s Office and said, “Mr. Bohana was a five novels. He was educa- fellowship for medical doc- July 29, 1994 to January had testified at numerous helped send the Manson [former] wrestler and a tion at the University of tors who have completed 31, 1995. In total during L.A. County trials], that the family to prison, was asked good swimmer, and his British Columbia, Univer- their residency in pathology that time, he worked only injuries [to Delores Jack- about Posey’s credentials wrestling training would sity of Nevada, Reno, and and are working toward 29 days. He was hired to son] were consistent with a in another case. Kay called have aided him in a recov- the University of Southern becoming a board-certified work only on Saturday and rescue---and it was only af- Posey “a fraud.” ery from the pool in the California. medical examiner.” Based Sunday nights. He resigned ter you visited the scene and 7) Posey Autopsy manner he described.” on his resume, Posey did on January 31, 1995. There- consulted with a water res- Change Disputed by His NEWS A-7 THURSDAY,C-3 JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

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‘The Fuller’s WWW.ASKDRJEANETTEPARKER.COMFire’ From Dr. Jeanette’s “The Purging Series” Part 2 On Saturday, Septem- what the day may bring. blessed me with the right {Purging The World With His Winnowing Fork} ber 4, my husband woke When I see what is going partner, lover and husband. me up with a sweet kiss on in the world today with He said if life is like a gar- (purge: to cleanse or rid already told that judgement fear of God, “those who and congratulated me on the situation in Afghani- den, I want you to answer of impurities or undesir- will begin at the House practice withcraft, adul- being a sexagenarian, I stan, earthquakes in Haiti, these three questions: First, able elements; to cleanse of God first. “For it is the tery, swear falsely, cheat thought that word, which Hurricane Ida in the Gulf do you appreciate your of sin, guilt, to become judgment to begin with workers, subvert widows, I was not familiar with and the recent deaths of flowers (the people and clean or pure, that which the family of God; and if orphans and strangers.” was his way in our love friends and family, I know things you love)? Second, purges, a purgative or ca- it begins with us, what will I didn’t say it. He said it. language of telling me I without a shadow of doubt what are you doing about thartic (Webster’s New the outcome be for those This is only a partial list. was sexy. No, that was his that with the twinkling of the weeds (the things and World Dictionary) who disobey the gospel of Now, let’s look at this way of reminding me I was an eye, lives can be irrevo- people who should be re- Now that we have got- God?” What is the purpose fuller’s soap and his art of now 60-years-old. Yes, I cably changed. moved)? And third, what ten the technicality of de- behind all of this purging? soap making. The fuller’s had reached another mag- I mentioned in a previ- kind of fertilizer are you fining “purge,” let’s go on Malachi says, “He will pu- soap is some alkaline or nificent milestone in my ous article how my hus- using (what are you doing to apply it to what’s hap- rify descendents of Levi some substance mixed life. I was fortunate to cel- band often asks me ques- to make improvements)? pening today. In the book and refine them to bring with the water in the tubs ebrate another successful tions, and sometimes they Now, after you answer of Malachi 3:2, he talks forth offerings in righ- used for stamping or beat- trip around the sun, feeling are questions I may not these questions and your about “My Messenger.” I teousness.” (Malachi 3:3) ing cloth. The fullers used both humbled and blessed want to answer. Well, on head is spinning, welcome am sending My Messen- Here again, God is trying an incline, decline rubbing that God had granted me my birthday he requested to my world. After answer- ger. His Messenger is com- to guide as many to hear board to rub the cloth with another year of life. They some time, and wanted me ing the questions, I realized ing. Who can withstand and listen to His warnings this extremely strong sub- say we are not just another to answer the following making my years count the message and actions to rightly actions. Thereby, stance to whiten the cloth. year older, but another year questions that I now want should be my focus, instead that he brings with Him everyone is forewarned Other colored cloth was wiser. They also say we to share with you. Before of just counting my years. I and the consequences of of what is now and this is also cleansed. But, for our are not getting older; we he asked the questions, had to get mo’ better. his message? He is like a the prelude or precursor to subject here, we’re talking are getting better. I must he emotionally thanked Getting older is man- refiner’s fire (smelter’s fire what more is to come. For about how white can white admit I have gotten wiser me for everything I do for datory, but growing up is and a fuller’s lye (soap)! those who refuse to listen, get to be? At the “trans- and better at understand- him, for me always being optional. We all have situ- He shall sit as a refiner hear what it says, “I will figuration” (Mark 9:3), our ing and internalizing that there for him and others, ations and circumstances and purifier of silver and act as a relentless accuser Savior’s robe are said to tomorrow is not promised and for me making his life that are not always positive He shall purify the Levites against these groups of of- have been white, “no fuller and we truly do not know so much brighter. God has {See WENDY C-5} (priestly ones) too. We are fenders, those who have no {See PARKER C-5}

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Eleise Welch (213) 319- 9640 USC, LAX interim assessments. ______year period preceding the Contact (323) 252-6216 ______7609137360 PRIVATE CAREGIVER filing of this petition, the (310) 743-3447 ______Beautifully remodeled 1 Bd/1 ______Current, Valid California TENDER CARE CAREGIVER newspaper has maintained a ______Manager Bath 230 Credential (Preliminary or SPECIALIZING IN ADULT AND minimum coverage of local _ One Bed Room 1245 west 99 Beautifully remodeled 1 Employment Opportunities Cleared Multiple subject) CHILDREN CARE. ACCOMMO- news and intelligence of a st Come w/ A/c Stove Refri. Bd/1 Bath Craftsman style Estela- 323-293-9826 or DATING MANY NEEDS OF THE general character of not And Much More Call Mr Bungalow with many built-in Kindergarten Teacher rodrigueze@todaysfresh- CLIENTS. 18 TO 22 HR PRICE NE- less than twenty-five percent Hughes At 323 646 9344 features. 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objection that includes the Location: Dept. 51 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/21 reasons for the objection at TO THE COURT, ALL in the facts set forth in the 17913 of the Business and AMORPAZ PRODUCTIONS, CNS-3504127# CITY OF least two court days before PARTIES AND THEIR statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the 1221 1/2 SOUTH CITRUS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the matter is scheduled to COUNSEL OF RECORD: 17913 other than a change registrant knows to be false AVENUE, Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES be heard and must appear PLEASE TAKE NOTICE in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90019 County of LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the hearing to show cause THAT on July 16, 2021, at a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to ANGELES NAME STATEMENT why the petition should not be 8:30 a.m., in Department 51 Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): File No. 2021173099 granted. If no written objection of the above-entitled court, Statement must be filed ($1,000)). JUANESTA C. HOLMES, The following person(s) is NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO is timely filed, the court may the case management before the expiration. Effective S/ Trang Mai, CEO 1221 1/2 SOUTH CITRUS (are) doing business as: THE grant the petition without a conference came on regularly January 1, 2014, the Fictitious SA Investment Group LLC AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, 1. EMPERORS FOREVER, 2. CITY OF LOS ANGELES hearing. for hearing in the above- Business Name Statement This statement was filed CA 90019 E4E, 555 SOUTH FLOWER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Notice of Hearing: captioned matter. Zein must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted by STREET, 55TH FLOOR, that for the past three years, Date: 10/06/2021, Time: E. Obagi, Jr. appeared for Affidavit of Identity form. Angeles on August 30, 2021 an Individual #4A, LOS ANGELES, CA there remained unclaimed 10:30, Dept.: C, Room: 312 Plaintiff Jonathon Assouline. The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant(s) started doing 90071 - 2300 County of LOS with the Police Department The address of the court is There were no further does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section business on 06/2021. ANGELES of the City of Los Angeles Norwalk Courthouse 12720 appearances. the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information Mailing Address: 8704 S 7TH monies held in the account Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA PLEASE TAKE FURTHER Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires in this statement is true and AVE, Inglewood, CA 90305 known as the “UNCLAIMED 90650 NOTICE that the Court in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): MONIES SEIZED A copy of this Order to Show CONTINUED the case another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed declares as true any material EMPERORS FOREVER INCIDENTAL TO ARREST Cause shall be published at management conference to or common law (See Section in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section (E4E), 555 SOUTH FLOWER TRUST FUND” which were least once each week for four October 19, 2021, at 8:30 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and STREET, 55TH FLOOR, #4A, seized between February 2, successive weeks prior to a.m., in Department 51 of Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the LOS ANGELES, CA 90071; 2017 and July 1, 2018. The the date set for hearing on the above entitled court, Original Filing 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false State of Incorporation: CA amount of the unclaimed the petition in the following located at 111 N. Hill St., Los 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/21 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by monies is: $602,536.67 newspaper of general Angeles, CA 90012. CNS-3509723# in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to a Corporation Claims for return of these circulation, printed in this Plaintiff was ordered to give LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing monies held must be filed with county: L.A. Sentinel notice. Plaintiff hereby gives 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). business on 06/2021. the City of Los Angeles Office Date: August 06, 2021 notice. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of S/ JUANESTA C. HOLMES, I declare that all information of the City Clerk, Room 395 Margaret M. Bernal Dated: August 5, 2021 NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new OWNER in this statement is true and City Hall, 200, North Spring Judge of the Superior Court OBAGI LAW GROUP, P.C. File No. 2021189836 Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Street, Los Angeles, CA 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/21 By: /s/ Zein E. Obagi, Jr. The following person(s) is Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of declares as true any material 90012 BEFORE THURSDAY, CNS-3503304# Hee J. Kim, Of Counsel (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section NOVEMBER 4, 2021. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Tara Hattendorf QUEERIFICATION, 125 N January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 08/11/2021. 17913 of the Business and THE AFORESAID MONIES Attorneys for Plaintiff FAIRFAX AVE SUITE 46482, Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the WILL BECOME PROPERTY SUMMONS JONATHON ASSOULINE LOS ANGELES, CA 90046 must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false OF THE CITY OF LOS (CITACION JUDICIAL) 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/21 County of LOS ANGELES Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES ON NOVEMBER CASE NUMBER (Número del CNS-3502798# Mailing Address: 7530 The filing of this statement Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to 4, 2021 Caso): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LEXINGTON AVE APT # 22, does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars DATED: AUGUST 11, 2021 21STCV05968 LOS ANGELES, CA 90046 the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). DIANA MANGIOGLU, CITY NOTICE TO DEFENDANT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County EMPERORS FOREVER TREASURER (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): FOR CHANGE OF NAME DEERAN ANDERSON, 7530 in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided (E4E) OFFICE OF FINANCE LING YAU, Trustee of the Case No. 21CMCP00106 LEXINGTON AVE APT#22, another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ RONALD W. CITY OF LOS ANGELES LING YAU REVOCABLE Superior Court of California, LOS ANGELES, CA 90046; or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires WEATHERSBY, President (Must be published twice per LIVING TRUST dated June County of Los Angeles State of Incorporation: CA 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change This statement was filed government code: Thursday, 16, 2017 and DOES 1 through Petition of: Rechille Louise This business is conducted by Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 and 50, inclusive Lewis for Change of Name an Individual Original statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on Thursday, SEPTEMBER 16, YOU ARE BEING SUED TO ALL INTERESTED The registrant(s) started doing 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/21 17913 other than a change 08/04/2021. 2021 BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ PERSONS: business on N/A. CNS-3509322# in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with 9/9, 9/16/21 DEMANDANDO EL Petitioner Rechille Louise I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section CNS-3502916# DEMANDANTE): JONATHON Lewis filed a petition with this in this statement is true and 17920, a Fictitious Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name ASSOULINE, an individual court for a decree changing correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed Statement generally expires NOTICE! You have been names as follows: declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from sued. The court may decide Rechille Louise Lewis to matter pursuant to Section File No. 2021187683 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed against you without your Rechelle Louise Lewis 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is Business Name Statement in the office of the County CIVIL being heard unless you The Court orders that all Professions code that the (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided respond within 30 days. Read persons interested in this registrant knows to be false 1. UFIT UNIVERSITY OF Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section the information below. matter appear before this is guilty of a misdemeanor FITNESS INFORMATION The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires You have 30 CALENDAR court at the hearing indicated punishable by a fine not to AND TECHNOLOGY, does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE DAYS after this summons and below to show cause, if any, exceed one thousand dollars 2. ANDA’S WELLNESS the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the FOR CHANGE OF NAME legal papers are served on why the petition for change of ($1,000)). LIVESCAN, 1976 S LA Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section Case No. 21TRCP00195 you to file a written response name should not be granted. S/ DEERAN ANDERSON, CIENAGA BLVD C-769, LOS in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Superior Court of California, at this court and have a copy Any person objecting to the Owner ANGELES, CA 90034 County another under Federal, State, in the residence address of County of Los Angeles served on the plaintiff. A letter name changes described This statement was filed of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new Petition of: Duon Phillip or phone call will not protect above must file a written with the County Clerk of Mailing Address: 8001 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Washington on behalf of you. Your written response objection that includes the Los Angeles County on SOMERSET BLVD #338, Professions Code). Statement must be filed Amaya Unique Williams- must be in proper legal form reasons for the objection at 08/25/2021. Paramount, CA 90723 Original Filing before the expiration. Effective Coleman for Change of Name if you want the court to hear least two court days before NOTICE-In accordance with Registered owner(s): 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/21 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious TO ALL INTERESTED your case. There may be the matter is scheduled to Subdivision (a) of Section ANDA’S WELLNESS LLC, CNS-3506619# Business Name Statement PERSONS: a court form that you can be heard and must appear 17920, a Fictitious Name 1976 S LA CIENAGA BLVD LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the Petitioner Duon Phillip use for your response. You at the hearing to show cause Statement generally expires C-769, LOS ANGELES, CA Affidavit of Identity form. Washington on behalf of can find these court forms why the petition should not be at the end of five years from 90034; State of Incorporation: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement Amaya Unique Williams- and more information at the granted. If no written objection the date on which it was filed CA NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Coleman filed a petition California Courts Online Self- is timely filed, the court may in the office of the County This business is conducted by File No. 2021171062 the use in this state of a with this court for a decree Help Center (www.courtinfo. grant the petition without a Clerk, except, as provided a limited liability company The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name changing names as follows: ca.gov/selfhelp), your county hearing. in Subdivision (b) of Section The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Amayra Unique Williams- law library, or the courthouse Notice of Hearing: 17920, where it expires business on N/A. EAUNDERWOOD, 1458 another under Federal, State, Coleman to Amayra Unique nearest you. If you cannot pay Date: 10/28/2021, Time: 8:30 40 days after any change I declare that all information LINCOLN BLVD, Santa or common law (See Section Williams-Washington the filing fee, ask the court AM, Dept.: A, Room: 904 in the facts set forth in the in this statement is true and Monica, CA 90405 County of 14411 et seq., Business and The Court orders that all clerk for a fee waiver form. If The address of the court statement pursuant to Section correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES Professions Code). persons interested in this you do not file your response is 200 W. Compton Blvd., 17913 other than a change declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Original Filing matter appear before this on time, you may lose the Compton, CA 90220 in the residence address of matter pursuant to Section ELIZABETH UNDERWOOD, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/21 case by default, and your A copy of this Order to Show a registered owner. A new 17913 of the Business and 1458 LINCOLN BLVD, SANTA CNS-3504117# court at the hearing indicated LOS ANGELES SENTINEL below to show cause, if any, wages, money, and property Cause shall be published at Fictitious Business Name Professions code that the MONICA, CA 90405 may be taken without further least once each week for four Statement must be filed registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by why the petition for change of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS name should not be granted. warning from the court. successive weeks prior to before the expiration. Effective is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual There are other legal the date set for hearing on January 1, 2014, the Fictitious punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT Any person objecting to the File No. 2021 178121 name changes described requirements. You may the petition in the following Business Name Statement exceed one thousand dollars business on N/A. want to call an attorney right newspaper of general must be accompanied by the ($1,000)). I declare that all information The following person(s) is above must file a written (are) doing business as: objection that includes the away. If you do not know an circulation, printed in this Affidavit of Identity form. ANDA’S WELLNESS LLC in this statement is true and attorney, you may want to call county: Los Angeles Sentinel The filing of this statement S/ ANDA LEONARD, correct. (A registrant who Ephesians Christian Center, reasons for the objection at 4562 W. Washington Blvd, least two court days before an attorney referral service. If Date: 08/04/2021 does not of itself authorize President declares as true any material you cannot afford an attorney, Thomas D. Long the use in this state of a This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Los Angeles, CA 90016, the matter is scheduled to County of Los Angeles be heard and must appear you may be eligible for free Judge of the Superior Court Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and legal services from a nonprofit 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/21 in violation of the rights of Los Angeles County on Professions code that the Registered owner(s): at the hearing to show cause CNS-3501340# Arthur Edward Dyson Jr, why the petition should not be legal services program. You another under Federal, State, 08/23/2021. registrant knows to be false can locate these nonprofit LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor 641 Loyola Ave, Carson, CA granted. If no written objection 90746; CA is timely filed, the court may groups at the California Legal 14411 et seq., Business and Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to Services Web site (www. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Professions Code). 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted grant the petition without a FOR CHANGE OF NAME by: an Individual hearing. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the Original Filing Statement generally expires ($1,000)). California Courts Online Self- Case No. 21STCP02583 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/21 at the end of five years from S/ ELIZABETH The registrant commenced to Notice of Hearing: Superior Court of California, CNS-3509531# transact business under the Date: 10/8/2021, Time: 8:30, Help Center (www.courtinfo. the date on which it was filed UNDERWOOD, Owner ca.gov/selfhelp), or by County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the office of the County This statement was filed fictitious business name or Dept.: B Petition of: Zein E. Obagi, Jr. names listed above on N/A The address of the court is contacting your local court or Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of county bar association. NOTE: and Ashley Brown for Change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on I declare that all information 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, of Name NAME STATEMENT in this statement is true and CA 90503 The court has a statutory lien 17920, where it expires 07/30/2021. for waived fees and costs on TO ALL INTERESTED File No. 2021 193812 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who A copy of this Order to Show PERSONS: The following person(s) is declares as true any material Cause shall be published at any settlement or arbitration in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section award of $10,000 or more in Petitioner Zein E. Obagi, Jr. (are) doing business as: statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section least once each week for four and Ashley Brown filed a 1. A.C.E. Apparel Group, 17913 of the Business and successive weeks prior to a civil case. The court’s lien 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires must be paid before the court petition with this court for a 2. ACE Ivy, 3942 Edgehill in the residence address of at the end of five years from Professions code that the the date set for hearing on decree changing names as Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90008, registrant knows to be false the petition in the following will dismiss the case. a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed Tiene 30 DÍAS DE follows: County of Los Angeles Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor newspaper of general Everly Berkeley Obagi to Articles of Incorporation or punishable by a fine not to circulation, printed in this CALENDARIO después Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided de que le entreguen esta Audrey Everly Berkeley Obagi Organization Number: AI before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars county: Los Angeles Sentinel The Court orders that all #ON: 201935610320 ($1,000)). Date: 8/23/2021 citación y papeles legales January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires para presentar una respuesta persons interested in this Registered owner(s): Business Name Statement 40 days after any change S/ Arthur Edward Dyson Jr, Gary Y. Tanaka matter appear before this A.C.E. Apparel Group Limited Owner Judge of the Superior Court por esqrito en esta corte y must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the hacer que se entregue una court at the hearing indicated Liability Company, 3942 Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/21 below to show cause, if any, Edgehill Dr., Los Angeles, CA with the County Clerk of Los CNS-3508298# copia al demandante. Una The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL carta o una llamada telefónica why the petition for change of 90008; CA does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Angeles on August 11, 2021 no lo protegen. Su respuesta name should not be granted. This business is conducted the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE por escrito tiene que estar Any person objecting to the by: a Limited Liability Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section FOR CHANGE OF NAME en formato legal correcto name changes described Company in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name Case No. 21TRCP00295 si desea que procesen su above must file a written The registrant commenced another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires Superior Court of California, caso en la corte. Es posible objection that includes the to transact business under or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from County of Los Angeles que haya un formulario que reasons for the objection at the fictitious business name 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Petition of: Renceisha usted pueda usar para su least two court days before or names listed above on Professions Code). must be accompanied by the in the office of the County Laquneda Westbrook for respuesta. Puede encontrar the matter is scheduled to 12/2019 Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided Change of Name estos formularios de la corte y be heard and must appear I declare that all information 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/21 The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section TO ALL INTERESTED más información en el Centro at the hearing to show cause in this statement is true and CNS-3508773# does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires PERSONS: de Ayuda de las Cortes de why the petition should not be correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Petitioner Renceisha California (www.sucorte. granted. If no written objection declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Laquneda Westbrook filed a ca.gov), en la biblioteca de is timely filed, the court may matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section petition with this court for a leyes de su condado o en grant the petition without a 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change decree changing names as la corte que le quede más hearing. Professions code that the File No. 2021180287 or common law (See Section in the residence address of follows: cerca. Si no puede pagar Notice of Hearing: registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Renceisha Laquneda la cuota de presentación, Date: 09/27/2021, Time: 11:00 is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Westbrook to Quin Westbrook pida al secretario de la corte AM, Dept.: 26, Room: 316 punishable by a fine not to ORANGE FURNITURE, Original Filing Statement must be filed Grimes que le dé un formulario de The address of the court exceed one thousand dollars 8111 BEVERLY BLVD, Los 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/21 before the expiration. Effective The Court orders that all exención de pago de cuotas. is 111 N. Hill Street, Los ($1,000)). Angeles, CA 90048 County of CNS-3504532# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious persons interested in this Si no presenta su respuesta Angeles, CA 90012 S/ Cynthia ThomasMcCollum, LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement matter appear before this a tiempo, puede perder el A copy of this Order to Show Managing Member Articles of Incorporation or must be accompanied by the court at the hearing indicated caso por incumplimiento y Cause shall be published at A.C.E. Apparel Group Limited Organization Number: LLC/AI FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. below to show cause, if any, la corte le podrá quitar su least once each week for four Liability Company No 2527714 NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement why the petition for change of sueldo, dinero y bienes sin successive weeks prior to This statement was filed Registered owner(s): File No. 2021172161 does not of itself authorize name should not be granted. más advertencia. the date set for hearing on with the County Clerk of Los SECOND TIME AROUND The following person(s) is the use in this state of a Any person objecting to the Hay otros requisitos legales. the petition in the following Angeles on August 30, 2021 ENTERPRISES, 8111 (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name name changes described Es recomendable que llame a newspaper of general NOTICE-In accordance with BEVERLY BLVD, LOS MMM INSPIRED, 5119 in violation of the rights of above must file a written un abogado inmediatamente. circulation, printed in this Subdivision (a) of Section ANGELES, CA 90048; State INADALE AVE, LOS another under Federal, State, objection that includes the Si no conoce a un abogado, county: Los Angeles Sentinel 17920, a Fictitious Name of Incorporation: CA ANGELES, CA 90043 County or common law (See Section reasons for the objection at puede llamar a un servicio de Date: 08/10/2021 Statement generally expires This business is conducted by of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and least two court days before remisión a abogados. Si no ELAINE LU at the end of five years from a Corporation Registered owner(s): Professions Code). the matter is scheduled to Judge of the Superior Court the date on which it was filed The registrant(s) started doing MORDECAI J AFFLALO, Original puede pagar a un abogado, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/21 be heard and must appear es posible que cumpla con in the office of the County business on 10/2020. 5119 INADALE AVE, LOS 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/21 CNS-3501332# Clerk, except, as provided I declare that all information ANGELES, CA 90043 CNS-3502853# at the hearing to show cause los requisitos para obtener LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL why the petition should not be servicios legales gratuitos in Subdivision (b) of Section in this statement is true and This business is conducted by 17920, where it expires correct. (A registrant who an Individual granted. If no written objection de un programa de servicios FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is timely filed, the court may legales sin fines de lucro. 40 days after any change declares as true any material The registrant(s) started doing in the facts set forth in the matter pursuant to Section business on 01/2019. NAME STATEMENT grant the petition without a Puede encontrar estos File No. 2021 177136 hearing. grupos sin fines de lucro FICTITIOUS statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information 17913 other than a change Professions code that the in this statement is true and The following person(s) is Notice of Hearing: en el sitio web de California (are) doing business as: Date: 10/15/2021, Time: 9:00 Legal Services, (www. BUSINESS in the residence address of registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who a registered owner. 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By Stacy M. Brown much more than an ID num- NNPA Newswire Senior ber, membership card, a la- National Correspondent pel pin, and a fancy piece of paper,” Frazier wrote Langston Frazier was on LinkedIn the day he re- born hearing impaired in ceived Membership. “It’s a both ears, which nullified gateway to so much more. any chance of participating It shows people, especially in sports like basketball or little kids that look like me, football. that, ‘Hey, if he can do it, I But, in an inspiring sto- can do it too!’” ry originating from PGA. The PGA of America, com, Frazier found golf in which recently entered the fourth grade in Bowie, into a strategic alliance Maryland, through an ini- with the National Newspa- tiative called “First Tee.” per Publishers Association The program enables (NNPA), said it’s making children to build the efforts on several fronts to strength of character to face increase African American a lifetime of new challeng- Membership. Currently, es. As noted on the First Tee there are 182 Black PGA website, “by seamlessly in- Professionals well as other tegrating the game of golf underrepresented groups. with life skills curricu- That includes 18 accred- lum, we create learning ited PGA Golf Manage- experiences that build inner ment University Programs strength, self-confidence, like UMES and the funding “So, I figured if I can play golf and I can be a teacher at the same time, why not?” Frazier, 24, told PGA.com. PGA.COM and resilience that kids car- of 10 annual $8,000 schol- ry to everything they do.” arships for diverse students from diverse backgrounds went through,” Frazier told ity Members have felt for going to UMES. Because if “So, I figured if I can going through these pro- pursuing leadership posi- PGA.com. years. people don’t feel included play golf and I can be a grams. tions at the Chapter, Sec- “But it starts with the “Being a Black Mem- in this game, then what are teacher at the same time, According to PGA.com, tion, and National levels of Members. It’ll take some ber is not something I take we doing?” why not?” Frazier, 24, told In 2008, UMES became the the Association. time, and it’ll mean shaking lightly. It’s not something I PGA.com. first HBCU to earn accredi- Since 2016, 12 PGA things up and making some take for granted. People ask This story originally “That’s really where it tation from the PGA. LEAD members have as- people feel uncomfortable, what’s the coolest thing I’ve appeared in its entirety at started.” Ventures like PGA Ven- cended into PGA Section which is what other minor- ever done, and it’s this and PGA.com. He enrolled in the PGA dorMatch and JobMatch, Board positions, and three Golf Management Univer- which work with local have become Section Vice sity Program at the Univer- organizations to attract a Presidents. sity of Maryland Eastern diverse workforce for the Howie Pruitt, an African ‘The Fuller’s Fire’ Shore (UMES), a Histori- PGA’s Spectator Champi- American Member, even cally Black College and onships, including the 43rd became President of the Pa- University (HBCU). And Ryder Cup, PGA officials cific Northwest PGA Sec- in June, after hundreds of have stated. tion. From Dr. Jeanette’s “The Purging Series” Part 2 classroom hours and thou- There’s also the PGA It’s a program Frazier {Purging The World With His Winnowing Fork} sands of on-course hours, WORKS Career Expo, held said he plans to participate he became the newest of during the PGA WORKS in soon, with an understand- {continued from Pg. C-3} voice of an archangel...” in.” There will be a separa- fewer than 200 African Collegiate Championship, ing that getting the PGA of All these things are mes- tion of the goats from the American PGA Members. directly connecting student- America – and the golf in- on earth could white them. sage carriers and The Al- sheep. Matthew 25:31) The The golfing website said athletes from HBCUs, His- dustry as a whole – to look (not that white). The mes- mighty God is aimed at righteous ones did rightly Frazier already had put his panic-serving institutions, more like the rest of Amer- sage is about purity, cleans- getting our attention. Many and did it automatically PGA education to use as an and minority-serving insti- ica is critical in introducing ing. The scripture says, “to still refuse to pay atten- and were unconscious as assistant golf professional tutions with golf industry the game to new audiences present the church to Him- tion. His mission is to bring to their deeds and were not at the University of Mary- employers. and keeping it thriving. self as a glorious church everyone who wants to counting everything and land Golf Course, the same Then there is the PGA “It’s an issue that needs without stain or wrinkle; go with Him, “Come on. looking for rewards-.But, school where he’s pursuing LEAD program. to be addressed aggressive- but holy and blameless.” Let’s go.” His purpose is as in the virgins parable, a graduate degree in broad- In its sixth year, the pro- ly, and there are programs The clothes were trodden for love. He doesn’t want “the door was shut.” The cast journalism. gram identifies, develops, that can help with diversity and whitened and rubbed us to be left behind. There fuller’s fire is purging and “This membership is and mentors PGA Members and inclusion like the one I to whiter than white (so is room, but we have to burning. The church should to speak). So, where am I want to go. He’s not going become whiter with no spot going with this? There is to drag anyone. It is a will- or blemish. Whatever we purging going on. We can ingness to go. Now back to are and whatever we are do- see it and be witnesses to that fuller’s fire. Even with ing, it is beneficial that we its happening. The abortion the Afghanistan situation. learn to respond lovingly law in Texas is a part of that He is purging and refining. to all with whom we come {continued from Pg. C-3} eliminating your weeds and and basically to let them purging. Those women who He is watching to see who into contact. Think love are you using the right kind know someone cares about insist on having abortions is telling the truth and who and respect. Remember the or favorable but how we of fertilizer? them. After all, as we get after the six week period is not. With the children at “fuller” and His cleansing handle them often deter- Why do we wait to send older we should get better of pregnancy will have to the borders, He’s watching power. Remember the pow- mines how much growing flowers to our friends and at serving others. go to other states eradicate to see how we will solve er of the “fuller’s fire.” up we have done, or how loved ones at their funer- and kill the babies. With the that problem? How will we much growing up (or ma- als? Give flowers, kisses, Healing Without Hate: ongoing hurricanes, storms treat the homeless and the Thanks for reading! turing) we still have yet to acts of kindness, apologies, It’s a choice. It’s a lifestyle. and the like in Louisiana fatherless and the widows. Jeanette Grattan Parker is achieve. 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Sentinel newS Service him to be the fullback, and via National Football as we all know, it became Foundation a bit of a legend with Sam going over the top of an of- Sam “Bam” Cunning- fensive line. Nobody could ham, a 2010 College Foot- stop him.” ball Hall of Fame inductee “Sam was a very happy, who starred at fullback for energetic person who al- Southern California from ways made me feel better 1970-72, passed away Sept. because I was able to know 7 in Inglewood, California. him,” said NFF Board He was 71. Members and College Foot- “Sam Cunningham left a ball Hall of Fame inductee huge impact both on and off Ronnie Lott, who played the field and not just at USC at USC after Cunningham. but nationwide,” said NFF “We’re talking about one of Chairman Archie Manning. the great Trojans who liter- “From leading the Trojans ally created a legacy for so to a national title to help- many people who continue ing inspire the integration to come after him. I hope of southern football, Sam’s that we all pray for his fam- legacy will live on forever. ily and for his friends and COURTESY PHOTO Our thoughts and prayers for his loved ones. To me bama as a rookie in his first more to end discrimination his presence and how he be- Bowl, College All-Star are with his family and there was no greater Trojan game. His performance in so many ways. But Sam longed and others belonged. Game and Coaches All- friends.” to be around than Sam.” that day in 1970 against the opened a huge door in the I think that there were so America Game. The Santa “Sam was the most gift- Cunningham earned Crimson Tide is credited for South and in that confer- many guys on that team Barbara, California, native ed fullback I’ve ever known the nickname “Bam” for inspiring College Football ence, which did more for that will tell you that that was inducted into the USC in terms of his speed, in his bruising goal line dives Hall of Fame coach Paul minorities and young Black was a incredible moment. Athletics Hall of Fame in terms of his ability to fo- throughout his career with “Bear” Bryant to integrate men to have the opportunity For so many Black players 2001 and the Rose Bowl cus and as a great team the Trojans. During his southern college football. to play in the SEC and get to be able to play in that Hall of Fame in 1992. player,” said NFF Board three years at USC, the Tro- “If there’s one legacy, an education. It’s one of the game and show their value Drafted 11th overall Member and College Foot- jans posted a 24-8-2 record which is huge, and I make one of the most significant and create an environment in the 1973 NFL Draft by ball Hall of Fame inductee while he became the uni- no qualms about it: the en- accomplishments that was where one of the greatest the New England Patriots, Lynn Swann, who was a versity’s greatest rushing tire SEC, especially Ala- a byproduct of his ability to coaches said to himself, ‘I he played all nine seasons teammate of Cunningham fullback with 1,579 yards bama, owes Sam Cunning- play football.” gotta find a way to make of his pro career with the at USC in the early 1970s. and 23 touchdowns. ham, a tremendous debt “A lot of a lot of times, sure I integrate our team… franchise. He was named to “He could have actually run Playing for College of thanks and appreciation when you watch people That moment clearly played the AFC Pro Bowl team in as a tailback for USC. With Football Hall of Fame for his play that opened the play, you can feel their an incredible role in college 1978, and he is a member of his speed and his size, it coach John McKay, Cun- door to Black athletes in presence,” said Lott. “One football. We’re all indebted the New England Patriots to Sam not only for that Hall of Fame. game, but all the things that Following his football he accomplished after that.” career, Cunningham was A member of the Tro- active in raising money jans’ 1972 national cham- for cancer and worked as pionship team, Cunning- a landscape contractor in ham was named the player Inglewood, California. of the game after scoring When his brother Ran- four touchdowns in the dall Cunningham (UNLV) 1973 Rose Bowl against was inducted in 2016, they Ohio State – a modern-era became the eighth set of Rose Bowl record. He was brothers to be inducted into the team’s Back of the Year the College Football Hall of and a team captain of that Fame. 1972 squad that many feel In addition to Randall, is among the greatest col- he is survived by his wife, lege teams of all-time and Cine, and daughter, Sa- also featured Hall of Fam- mahndi, a USC graduate, as At the 2016 NFF Annual Awards Dinner, emcee Mike Tirico (center) is seen with College Football Hall of Famers ers Anthony Davis, Lynn well as two other brothers

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P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 www.lasentinel.net D-1 Student Athlete of the Week: Xavier Starnes teammate Jrue Holiday Last spring, Starnes many as six steals in a single of friends or of me, stuff that along with Phoenix Suns graduated from The City game. He averaged 5.8 I could remember.” guard Chris Paul. A play he School with a 3.7 GPA and points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 Along with excelling as would like to mimic is Hol- maintained a 3.5 GPA assists and 3.6 steals per a student athlete, Starnes iday’s lob to Antetokounm- throughout his middle game. He paced the event in hosts a sports podcast with po during the final seconds school years. steals, his efforts helped his his father, Devin Starnes. of game five of the NBA Starnes also used the team get a spot at the event’s The podcast is called Finals. Quarantine to work on his All-Star game where they “Xavier B Sports.” “I want to be the one to game. During those won 88-55. “I can talk sports for throw the lob to somebody unprecedented times, he His 10-point perform- hours and hours,” the like that,” Starnes said. “I was not just practicing to ance during one game younger Starnes said. “We want to throw the lob to one improve his skills. earned him a free pair of feel like we have really of my teammates … that “When I play basketball, Adidas. He also won the good conversations and seems pretty cool to me.” to me, it separates me from Hustler award. really controversial conver-

COURTESY PHOTO He is in his freshman the problems in the world,” “In defense, you got to sations.” Xavier Starnes graduated from The City School with a 3.7 year at St. Monica Catholic Starnes said. “I got a basket- work harder than every- Starnes’ favorite classes GPA. He hosts a podcast with his father where they dis- High School. Online learn- ball and I just dribbled body,” Starnes said. “As a are English and science. cuss different types of sports. He also helps his older ing during the Quarantine almost all the time.” smaller person on the court, His favorite books are the neighbors by taking out their trash out. did not deter Starnes from He also had a basket- I got to work harder.” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” being committed to his ball hoop in his backyard Starnes enjoys sports series. The stick-figure BY AMANDA SCURLOCK a strong work ethic so his studies. where he practiced shoot- reporting, photography, and drawings that series is Sports Writer game will standout more “I always been a pretty ing to pass the time. competitive swimming. He known for remind him of than his 5’9” frame. good student, I’ve always In August, Starnes is fascinated at how photos his drawing abilities. Xavier Starnes prides Before he goes to bed, liked school,” he said. “It showcased his talent at the record moments in time. “That’s what kept me himself on being a student Starnes watches film. He always came easy to me. annual Ball is Life Junior “I do like it because reading,” Starnes said. of the game and a defen- currently studies NBA I’ve never been stressed over All American event. He memories are really impor- “The stick figures and how sive-minded basketball champion forward Giannis school before, I’ve never not focused on being a defen- tant to me,” he said. “I it was written like a diary, player. He leans on having Antetokounmpo and his wanted to go to school.” sive stalwart, making as always like taking pictures that’s pretty cool.” Manual Arts Basketball Star Earns Scholarship from Alumni BY AMANDA SCURLOCK I just appreciate them for compete in basketball during with this young man who Sports Writer recognizing my accomplish- his senior year because Man- has proven to be really wor- ments.” ual Arts did not put COVID- thy,” said Dadisi class mem- Before heading off to The Dadisi class wanted 19 protocols in place to host ber Gwendolyn Scott. “His college, scholar athlete to do something special for athletic competitions. parents have done a wonder- Jay’len Carter received a their 50th year reunion and Instead of transferring to ful job and he’s consumed parting gift from a group of decided on creating a schol- pursue basketball, Carter all that they have taught Manual Arts Alumni. The arship, which involved every stayed at Manual Arts him.” 1971 graduating class, member of the class donat- because he had the grades to Carter is the first African known as “Dadisi,” celebrat- ing $50 for the fund. They ed their 50th anniversary by created a scholarship com- creating a scholarship. They mittee and researched stu- chose to award Carter, a students.

AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Jay’len Carter decide to forego competing in basketball to be the 2021 valedictorian at Manual Arts High School.

Arts. “I hope some of the tion, I think that’s one of the other classes will follow greatest things that could suit.” ever happen.” AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Along with rewarding Dadisi is a Swahili word, The 1971 graduating class created a scholarship fund and him with scholarship money, translating into the word chose Jay’len to be the recipient the class of 1971 gave Carter inquisitive, their class motto a plaque for his hard work. is “We carry this torch cast- AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Jay’len (center) poses with his mother (left) and father be valedictorian. American student athlete The Toiler pride is strong in ing a bright light on the path (right). Jay’len is a second generation Manual Arts alum. “I thought it was beauti- valedictorian in the 111-year Carter as his father, Darwin of our future.” ful by him being a valedicto- history of Manual Arts. This Carter, also attended Manual Along with him being a dent of the 2021 class, with “I asked the Manual Arts rian,” said Debra Harrison- makes him worthy of Manu- Arts and graduated in 1995. stellar student-athlete, Carter their scholarship. counselor about other people Porter who is a member of al Art’s Hallway of Honor, a He describes the younger has a strong relationship Carter considers receiv- who would be worthy of an the scholarship committee. display on campus that high- Carter as “a bright kid,” he with God. He also knows the ing the scholarship as “a spe- academic scholarship,” said The class of 1971 also light’s Manual Art’s notable noted that being valedictori- importance of a strong work cial moment,” it taught him Dadisi class of 1971 chair- hosted a virtual reunion cele- alumni. an outweighed being a bas- ethic. how hard work can produce person Brenda Richardson- bration and invited Carter to “I’m just so happy that ketball player. “A Toiler is a hard work- great rewards. Mitchell. “His name was one attend. This is the first time Jay’len is the recipient of “We bleed purple and er,” Carter said. “Taking that “I’m definitely humbled of the other few and the this graduating class estab- their scholarship,” said Myra that’s just what it is,” Darwin particular trait and carrying and honored and I feel very committee voted on lished a scholarship. Porter-Robertson, who helps said. “The alumni itself are it over in anything I do is one appreciative,” Carter said. Jay’len.” “I’m really excited to be orchestrate events for all the coming out and showing of my standards, that’s what “They [did not] have to do it, Carter was unable to a part of this historical event alumni classes at Manual love to the younger genera- Manual (Arts) taught me.” Rams’ David Long Jr. Host Backpack Giveaway BY AMANDA SCURLOCK skills. Students also received ing a growth mindset,” Cal- Goff recently helped the to Loyola High School. He person has the ability, they Sports Writer Rams rally towels and team houn said. “So, this is going school rebuild their library. had a 4.0 GPA during his should find ways to give mascot Rampage was in to tie into the things that “We have the beautiful high school years and com- back to the community. The Los Angeles Rams attendance. Warren Lane we’ve been learning.” continue to be an asset to Elementary school principal With the help of the Warren Lane Elementary Shonda Calhoun noted that Rams, including community school. Defensive back she felt the excitement of the affairs and engagement man- David Long Jr. hosted a students from the beginning ager Johnathan Franklin, backpack giveaway for of the day. Long Jr. chose Warren Lane their students. “Something like this for the backpack giveaway. He handed out 240 back- they’ll remember forever,” “The Rams organization packs that were filled with she said. “It’s not everyday have been so supportive of pencils, notebooks, pens, and you have Rampage on cam- our city, of the Inglewood rulers. pus, a professional football Unified School District, of “This is an amazing event player on campus … it’s just all of our schools, our stu- put on by myself, the Rams, been a phenomenal experi- dents, our families, our com- and my agency,” Long Jr. ence.” munity,” said Inglewood COURTESY OF THE LOS ANGELES RAMS said. “It’s really special to be Calhoun went to every Unified School District David Long Jr. gave 240 backpacks to the students of Warren Lane Elementary school. able to give back to the classroom to tell the students county administrator Erika (Back row L-R) Long Jr., Rampage, and Warren Lane principal Shonda Calhoun pose with schools in the community.” about the backpack give- Torres. “We have had the students. The students wore L.A. away a week before and the honor of working closely Rams shirts that said Ingle- students eagerly anticipated with the Rams.” mural painted in front, that mitted to Michigan. With the “Beyond football, they wood’s iconic slogan, “City the event. She told the stu- The franchise has been a was done a few years ago,” Wolverines, Long Jr. was may or may not know who of Champions.” Along with dents to do their best work benefactor to the school Calhoun said. “We also have named on the 2018 All Big I am,” he said. “But I want getting a free backpack, the because they were going to throughout the years. Back in a special relationship with Ten first team. to really help as far as giv- students participated in foot- have “a wonderful opportu- 2017, the Rams assisted War- Jared Goff.” The next year, he ing them resources and ball related activities that nity.” ren Lane with a campus Long Jr. is a native of Los became a third-round pick things they need to suc- allowed them to work on “We’ve been practicing beautification project and Angeles and attended Bishop in the 2019 NFL Draft. ceed, whatever path they their kicking and passing making good decisions, hav- former quarterback Jared Alemany before transferring Long Jr. believes that if a choose.” D-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 Michael K. Williams (1966-2021) Rest In Power Actor known for his iconic portrayal of Omar on HBO’s Wire, passes.

BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL deep, distinctive scar that entertainment, at the age of record about his past strug- Contributing Writer ran down his face, the 22, was as a dancer for gles with drug addiction result of a “ballroom artists, including Missy and during an interview in Michael K. Williams brawl.” Elliot, Ginuwine, Crystal 2015, we spoke about the passed away on September The son of a mother Waters, and Technotronic challenges of recovery. 6, at the age of 54. from Nassau, Bahamas, and has appeared in more While the media specu- As reported by CNN and a father from South than 50 music videos, lates his cause of death, I and the New York Post, the Carolina, Williams was according to TV Guide. simply don’t care why he’s beloved actor was found raised in the Vanderveer Williams made his film gone. What pains me is that debut in the movie, “Bul- Michael K. Williams has let,” playing the character left this earth, and I feel a High Top. It was the late certain way about it. I mean

PHOTO BY CHRIS PIZZELLO/INVISION/AP Michael Kenneth Williams

each other, that we are still. mind because I am out of PHOTO BY RICHARD SHOTWELL/INVISION/AP) Call me by the old sight? familiar name. I am but waiting for Tupac Shakur who discov- — I feel this loss, and I am Speak of me in the easy you, for an interval, ered his talent and cast him, not the only one. way which you always somewhere very near, according to Williams' Hollywood has used. just round the corner. website. Williams went on responded via social media. Put no difference into All is well. PHOTO BY TAYLOR JEWELL/INVISION/AP to play roles in movies Academy Award winning your tone. Nothing is hurt; noth- such as Martin Scorsese's actress, Lupita Nyongo Wear no forced air of ing is lost. unresponsive in his luxury Projects in East Flatbush, “Bringing Out the Dead,” remembered being drawn solemnity or sorrow. One brief moment and New York apartment with Brooklyn, and went to “The Road,” “Gone Baby to Williams because of his Laugh as we always all will be as it was before. investigators reporting that George Westinghouse Gone,” “Inherent Vice,” “kind eyes,” and Riz laughed at the little jokes How we shall laugh at drug paraphernalia was Career and Technical Edu- “Life During Wartime,” Ahmed thanked him for that we enjoyed together. the trouble of parting when found near his body. At the time of filing, an investigation was ongoing. “Our family has been shaken to the core of the loss of our Mike. Thank you to everyone who con- tacted us, flooded us with love, and more importantly, prayers. I will miss my brother, my best friend and birthday partner in this realm, but I know he will continue to watch over me and our family in heaven as he did on earth,” Michelle Chambers, Williams’ sister, said in a statement. On camera, millions were mesmerized by the versatile actor who is best known for his iconic role as Omar Little, a shotgun- wielding character who made his living robbing drug dealers on HBO’s grounding breaking HBO series “The Wire.” Williams had the visual cation High School. “12 Years a Slave,” “I “being a rare talent, unique Play, smile, think of me, we meet again! distinction of sporting a His first foray into Think I Love My Wife” soul, so generous, humble, pray for me. by Harry Scott-Holland and “Wonderful World.” badass, and so unapologeti- Let my name be ever the Williams is nominated Williams amassed a cally yourself.” household word that it for an Emmy for his per- number of accolades dur- always was. formance as Montrose ing his career, earning five Death is nothing at all. Let it be spoken without Freeman in HBO's "Love- Emmy nominations. His It does not count. an effort, without the ghost craft County.” first was in 2015 for his I have only slipped of a shadow upon it. portrayal of Jack Gee, the away into the next room. Life means all that it husband of Bessie Smith, Nothing has happened. ever meant. in the HBO biopic "Bessie" Everything remains It is the same as it ever and another followed two exactly as it was. was. years later for his part in I am I, and you are you, There is absolute and “The Night Of.” and the old life that we unbroken continuity. Of his iconic perform- lived so fondly together is What is this death but a ance in “The Wire,” Presi- untouched, unchanged. negligible accident? dent Barack Obama (said Whatever we were to Why should I be out of in 2012) that Williams' portrayal of Omar was his favorite character on “The Wire,” (2002-2008) adding, “That guy is unbe- lievable,” in reference to Williams' character. He shared a Screen Actors Guild Award for PHOTO BY MICHELLE CHAMBERS best ensemble with the cast of the HBO Prohibition-era The Emmy Awards mob drama “Boardwalk 2021 are live, Sunday, Sep- Empire,” where he por- tember 19 with host Cedric trayed mobster Albert The Entertainer. “Chalky.” https://www.emmys.com/a Williams most recently wards/nominees- appeared in the series “F Is winners/2021/outstanding- for Family” and HBO's host-for-a-reality-or- “Lovecraft Country.” PHOTO BY MICHELLE CHAMBERS reality-competition- Mr. Williams is on Michael K. Williams and his sister Michelle Chambers program THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 ENTERTAINMENT LASENTINEL.NET D-3 TRANSCENDENCE, DISABILITY AND HOPE ARE THE THEMES OF THE MOVIES PRODUCED BY FILMS WITH A PURPOSE ‘FERGUSON RISES,’ ‘I'M NOT SPECIAL’ AND ‘PASSAGE’ SCREENING SEPTEMBER 17TH THRU 23RD

SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL er Award. In addition, Downs syndrome who before and looks at Africa FWAP recognizes that child attempting to thrive Olambiwonnu screened his grew strong quickly. He through a different lens. Set many independent films with drug-dependent par- This September, Films film as part of the Kodak became very active as a lit- in 1600 West Africa, "PAS- never get the opportunity to ents. The movies are tran- With A Purpose (FWAP), an initiative of Sandra J. Evers-Manly, president and founder of the Black Holly- wood Education and Resource Center (BHERC), is on a mission, a campaign to encourage the public to attend and support the screenings of three formidable, impactful and diverse films by emerging independent filmmakers. "Ferguson Rises," "I'm Not Special," and "Passage" will screen daily at the Laemmle Mon- Emerging Filmmakers tle boy who by age 5 was SAGE" takes you on a be viewed beyond the festi- scendent, and courageous ica Film Center, 1332 2nd Showcase at the Cannes capable of completing ten journey through the eyes of val circuit for many rea- full of hope, inspiration, Street, Santa Monica, CA Film Festival in 2002. Fur- sit-ups, with some support, Gamba, the village leader. sons. Primarily due to the and a narrative about a peo- 90401, beginning Friday, thermore, he won 2 Hermes on a balance ball, loved It begins one morning as costs associated with book- ple's history not well September 17, to Thursday, Awards for six commer- rock climbing, and his everyone goes about their ing a theater. Notably, known. September 23, 2021. Log cials he directed for the Los physical therapy sessions. daily tasks. On one partic- BHERC has supported and This event takes place Julius is an actor who con- ular day, however, Gamba funded filmmakers for over live Friday, September 17 tinues to be active, playing faces a new challenge that thirty years. However, thru Thursday, September with his dog, video games, could endanger the exis- FWAP production is a rela- 23, 2021. at the Laemmle and all sorts of sports such tence of the entire village tively new venture. But Monica Film Center 1332 as soccer, basketball, community. Understanding very necessary in the effort 2nd Street, Santa Monica, swimming, surfing, and his the needs of his people, to complete and fully sus- CA 90401. Purchase tickets new favorite football. everyone, especially his tain a film. With funding by online at Larry Ulrich is a fast- family, looks to him for ardent philanthropist and https://www.laemmle.com/ rising award-winning survival. the fund founder Evers- theater/monica-film-center. American actor, director, David Massey is an Manly, FWAP has funded Tickets are: producer, screenwriter, and Academy Award-nominat- in whole or part 12 films in • Matinee: $11.00 CEO of Ulrich Entertain- ed filmmaker, "Last Breeze just a few short years. "By (General) І $6.00 (Senior ment Group (UEG). Proac- of Summer," and the first producing films that tell the 62 & Over) tive and passionate about African-American nomi- stories that matter, we help • Evening: $14.00 making movies that make a nated in the Live-Action artists pursue their goals (General) І $11.00 (Child difference, Ulrich is a cre- Short Film category. In ative, hardworking, ambi- addition, Massey has been tious filmmaker full of the recipient of several great purpose-inspired sto- prestigious awards. The ries. His poignant short Martin Ritt Scholarship, films have been applauded Eastman Kodak Second by audiences and critics Century Honoree, inductee alike for centering on often at The Black Filmmakers overlooked societal themes Hall of Fame, The National and characters, with a keen Education Association for focus on inclusion, toler- the "Advancement of ance, reversing stereotypes, Learning through Broad- and promoting deeper casting," the 2011 PBS understanding. He is com- Innovated Teacher Award, mitted to "being the the National Black Pro-

on to purchase tickets Angeles Metro's new 1.8 online at billion dollar rail line to the https://www.laemmle.com/ LAX airport. Besides free- theater/monica-film-center. lance film work, as produc- About the Films and er, cameraman, and direc- Filmmakers tor for companies and "FERGUSON RISES" organizations such as Lions (Documentary Feature) Gate, Paramount, Discov- Mobolaji Olambiwonnu, ery, and HBO. Mobolaji Director/Producer (2021 has also worked in educa- Winner Tribeca Film Festi- tion, conflict resolution, val Online Documentary) – and community organizing. Before the explosive global His community-based uprising condemning the experience is not only the murder of George Floyd, conscience behind his work there was a small town in but the driving force and share their vision. under 11/Senior 62 & Missouri that erupted in behind his filmmaking FWAP partners with film- Over) protest after August 9, choices. Olambiwonnu's makers on their journey to Screening times are: 2014, killing of unarmed goal is to use cinema as a create powerful films; at • Ferguson Rises – 1:30 Black teen Michael Brown tool to share diverse cultur- the same time, we provide PM, 3:40 PM, 7:40 PM Jr. by a White police offi- al and political experi- our filmmakers with tools • I’m Not Special – cer. “FERGUSON RISES” ences, critique the superfi- they need to ensure their 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM is a story about tragedy, cial conditions that divide path to a promising future," • Passage – 1:00 PM & transcendence, and hope. It us, and accentuate the mer- states . 6:00 PM is the story of a father's its of shedding our preju- With her leadership, Note: (The 6:00 pm grief and a small town that dices. "Ferguson Rises" is FWAP takes another step showtime offers Passage & propelled the Black Lives Mobolaji's first feature forward by promoting I'm Not Special as a joint Matter movement to inter- film. these three outstanding showing.) national prominence and “I’M NOT SPECIAL” films with unique and com- FWAP urges you to inspired a new global civil (Short film) Larry Ulrich, pelling storylines not told support these films and tal- rights movement. To Writer/Director – An 11- change" via his purpose- gramming Consortium to audiences in Southern ented filmmakers and get understand this present year-old with Downs Syn- driven touching films. "Prized Pieces," the Heart- California. FWAP fully your tickets TODAY! Each moment, and we must drome has a once-in-a- Larry holds a Master of land Film Festival's Crystal endorses and solicits the of these outstanding films understand what happened lifetime opportunity to par- Arts degree in Social Heart and he is a voting public to support these tal- will inspire, educate and in Ferguson. "Ferguson ticipate as an athlete in the Entrepreneurship & member of the Academy of ented independent film- entertain the audience and Rises" is a powerful Special Games. As his Change from Pepperdine Motion Picture Arts and makers. Each of the films deserves the opportunity to reminder that, while drug-dependent father bat- University and a Bachelor Sciences. He holds a Bach- is dynamic and stirring. be screened. For more specifics may differ, the tles through his struggle, he of Arts degree in Public elor of Arts degree in Com- One of the films is a real- information about FWAP, fight for human rights is threatens to jeopardize and Affairs from Huston-Tillot- munications & Education life story, a documentary log on to www.filmswitha- universal. derail more than just his son University, an HBCU from Ohio Dominican Col- that launched a global purpose.net. For more Mobolaji Olambiwon- son's athletic future. Since in Austin, Texas. lege and a Master of Fine movement. Another film information about the nu is a graduate of UCLA birth, the film's star is "PASSAGE" (Short Arts degree in advanced tackles a historical fact Black Hollywood Educa- and AFI. He is the recipient Julius Jordan, a determined film) David Massey, film & television studies rarely known, while anoth- tion and Resource Center of the Directors Guild of young man with hypotonia Writer/Director – This is a from the American Film er puts the audience face- (BHERC), log on to America Student Filmmak- (low muscle tone) from story that hasn't been told Institute. to-face with a disabled www.bherc.org. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET E-1

History should have taught us that we cannot afford to sit any election out

voter turnout to repeal him date looking to be elected. suppress our progress and VOTE, VOTE, due to our previous no show But unfortunately, all too suppress our influence all VOTE!!! VOTE NO ON at the polls in the 2016 elec- often, it is our low vot- in the name of “reform.” THE RECALL, MAKE tion. ing numbers that can also We Must Show Up and SURE YOUR FAMILY Today, we find ourselves be deciding factors in an Vote! AND YOUR FRIENDS fending off another chal- election, particularly when We cannot let our fail- SEND IN THEIR BAL- lenge to our freedoms, to we feel uninspired or that ures of the past repeat LOTS OR SHOW UP our dignity and to our way our one voice/vote will not themselves and become AND VOTE IN PERSON! of life. California, which is make a difference. This is our failures for our future. THE SAME WAY WE predominantly democratic, the defeatist mindset that Our children deserve better, VOTED OUT DONALD is now in the midst of a re- Donald Trump and the Re- our elderly deserve better, TRUMP AND THE RE- call election which could publican Recall is betting our community deserves PUBLICANS THIS PAST i STOCK PHOTO unseat the Democratic on; they know that we will the opportunity to recover NOVEMBER, IS WHAT {continued from Pg. A-1} lawsuits many thought that Governor Gavin Newsom not vote for Larry Elder or from the pandemic without WE MUST DO AGAIN “he would never be elected any other having to also overcome TO LET OUR VOICES tough on crime was never President”. So, while Hill- Republi- the racist undertones which BE HEARD. VOTE NO openly anti-Black or anti- ary Clinton may have been can candi- have been plaguing cities ON THE RECALL and Brown, but one look at uninspiring and many were date. But in Texas, Georgia, Arizona keep Governor Gavin New- the outcome demonstrates “Pro Burnie Sanders” there what they and throughout the red som in office or once again that the effects have been is no doubt that the apathy are bank- states of the South now that wake up and find ourselves every bit as lethal. Histori- and lack of Black voter ing on is cally Anti-Black has always turnout played a vital role Blacks not featured the myth of Black in the election of Donald voting at criminality. Remember that Trump. all, which slave owners always tried Donald Trump’s elec- i STOCK PHOTO is just like to sell the idea that slavery tion like in the 1982 elec- casting a was beneficial to both the tion of George Deukmejian to replace him with a repub- vote for the Republican slaves and the masters. inspired and anti-Black, and lican/Donald Trump can- nominee. Now, fast forward to Black criminality move- didate and front man like Let’s not be fooled! A 2016 and the election of ment that grew larger and Larry Elder. NO SHOW IS A YES Donald Trump. Once larger as Trump served his History should have VOTE for Donald Trump again, many thought that four-year term as President taught us by now that when and the Republican-led because of all that Trump of the United States, cul- we show up and make our anti- Black, “anti-Crime”, had done and said through- minating during the insur- voices heard, we can make anti-affirmative action, i STOCK PHOTO out his campaign, the wom- rection on January 6, 2021. a difference. It is our votes anti-progress party who anizing, the racist rants and This insurrection was the that are all too often the de- wants nothing more than there is Democratic leader- asking “What the hell just all of the legal and business direct result of mass Black ciding votes for any candi- to suppress our voices, ship in the White House. happened?”

{continued from Pg. A-1} Bean, “The experience of L.A. serving more 1,500 recording this gay anthem people a year, offers pre- in 1977 affirmed and illu- vention, care and treatment mined his call to ministry. services for low-income Af- The song received wide- rican American and Latino spread play–moving up to individuals at a high-risk or #14 on the Billboard charts. living with the HIV/AIDS He was finally able to pub- virus. licly affirm being gay as a Bean initially launched God-given gift.” MAP with a group of Later, Bean began his volunteers meeting at a ministerial studies at Sa- friend’s house and visit- maritan College and was ing local pantries to secure ordained in 1982 by Arch- food for suffering individu- bishop William Morris als and families. Thanks O’Neill of the Christian to his winning personality, Tabernacle Church. He many influential Angele- founded Unity Fellowship nos were persuaded to as- of Christ Church and ad- sist Bean, such as Danny J. vertised his ministry in the Bakewell, Sr., former presi- L.A. Sentinel as a Bible dent and current chairman study for gays and lesbians. of the board of the Brother- The fellowship grew hood Crusade, and Brenda in size and eventually the Marsh-Mitchell, his execu- congregation bought a tive assistant. warehouse on West Jeffer- “I will never forget go- son Blvd., which became ing to the Brotherhood the mother church of Unity Crusade’s offices on Slau- Fellowship. The church son and asking for a meet- From left, Rev. Elder Leslie Burke, Senior Bishop Zachary Jones, Council President Herb Wesson and Rev. Elder continues to minister to the ing with Mr. Bakewell,” Russell Thornhill celebrate Archbishop Carl Bean Square outside Unity Fellowship Church on May 26, 2019 in South LGBTQ community and recalled Bean in his later L.A. CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL also operates MAP on the years. “Mr. Bakewell’s campus. door was open a little and said, “Archbishop Carl sade was one of the first an impression on L.A. City located to New York City to In 2010, Bean pub- contributors to Dr. Bean and Council President Emeritus the Minority AIDS Project. Herb J. Wesson, that the “Many years later, we councilmember designated now understand how right the intersection of Jefferson he was and how his leader- Blvd. and Sycamore Ave. in ship saved thousands, if not South Los Angeles as Arch- millions of lives, within our bishop Carl Bean Square. community. Dr. Bean was a During the street ceremony pioneer in bringing to light in 2019, Wesson said he the devastation of this dis- knew Bean since 1982 and ease in our community and the minister was “a deter- I am proud that early on The mined man” who developed Brotherhood Crusade was MAP into a national move- able to play a significant ment. Dr. Bean was known for his work with the Minority role in bringing Dr. Bean’s A native of Baltimore, AIDS Project. COURTESY PHOTO vision to our community,” Maryland, Bean was born stated Bakewell. in May, 1944. Raised in the pursue a gospel singing ca- lished his autobiography, Retired Congresswoman church, he had a special af- reer. Over the next decade “I Was Born This Way: Diane Watson was another finity for music and sang in or so, Bean sang with sev- A Gay Preacher’s Jour- ally of Bean and aided him a melodious voice through- eral ensembles, acted in re- ney Through Gospel Mu- with obtaining HIV/AIDS out his life. Bean was also ligious theatrical plays, and sic, Disco Stardom and a services. Remembering involved with the NAACP performed in several musi- Ministry in Christ.” In a their relationship, she said youth program and learned cal productions including chapter titled “Grace and Archbishop Carl Bean of Unity Fellowship Church. two years ago, “I worked about civil rights activism Langston Hughes’ “Black Mercy,” Bean wrote, “As I COURTESY PHOTO with Carl Bean and I knew as a teen. Nativity” and Vinette Car- look back over this journey that he could put together a While Bean had ac- roll’s “Don’t Bother Me, I starting with my innocent he heard me mention the Bean came into my office program that would make cepted his sexuality as a Can’t Cope.” days as a little boy running words HIV and AIDS and and was the first person to people knowledgeable and youngster, his family and Bean moved to Los An- the streets of Baltimore, I he came out and told Bren- explain to me that AIDS avoid shunning against peo- friends were not so under- geles in 1972 and formed see how love sustained me. da to let me in. Brenda told was not a White gay man’s ple who were diagnosed. standing, leading Bean to a gospel group called Carl Love from my biological me then and there, it must disease and that Black peo- Carl Bean was the coordi- hide his desires until he was Bean and Universal Love. mother, my grandmother, have divine intervention ple were dying every day nator, the inspiration and outed by an acquaintance at After some Motown pro- my godparents, friends, and God’s will because it’s from this dreaded disease. the person who could bring 14-years-old. The episode ducers heard him singing, preachers … love born of not everyday people walk in “He told me how we the community together led to his intense depression Bean was signed up to sing a need for connection … to off the street and get a meet- needed to open a Black regardless of the presump- and forced hospitalization “I Was Born This Way” by feel worth and wanted.” ing with Mr. Bakewell.” AIDS clinic to serve our tion in the street. I thank before he began to heal and Bunny Jones. His celebration of life Sharing his recollection community and our people the Lord for Carl Bean,” was released. In a biography, author services is pending as of of the encounter, Bakewell and the Brotherhood Cru- she said. Bean made such At the age of 16, he re- Mark Bowman wrote about press time. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET E-2 OP-ED Get The Shot, Then Get Covered

{continued from Pg. A-1} you need coverage. Right now, Covered I understand hesitancy. California, the state agency Our country’s history is full that administers the Afford- of incidents where Black able Care Act – also known people were unfairly, un- as Obamacare – is offering ethically, and some might health insurance that is high argue criminally treated by quality and low-cost to tens the medical system. of thousands of Southern I, too, was hesitant to Californians. get vaccinated at first be- Residents who were pre- cause I thought the whole viously shut out of health thing was rushed. But when insurance and the often life- I investigated it a bit more saving medical and mental and consulted medical pro- health care it provides be- Congresswoman Bass promotes Covered California for fessionals, I found that the cause monthly premiums the uninsured. AP PHOTO vaccine trials were rigor- were too high can now get ously controlled and though more financial assistance fornia estimates the new getting quality and critical this variant of the virus is than ever before thanks to financial assistance can di- medical care. When people new, the COVID virus have Congresswoman Karen Bass urges the unvaccinated the American Rescue Plan, rectly help 2.5 million Cali- don’t come to the hospital been with us for years and to reconsider. FILE PHOTO the economic stimulus and fornians — including more because they aren’t covered research on the virus has virus-fighting legislation than 1.1 million people in or can’t afford the care they been ongoing for more than elected officials at ev- to door efforts, hosting that my Democratic col- Los Angeles County. need, they wait until it’s too a decade. On top of that, ery level of government pop up vaccination tents at leagues and I passed so that The most recent data late to get life-saving help. one of the most effective – in Congress, in the State neighborhood events, and President Biden could sign from Covered California Your health and our vaccines was developed House, at the county level more to ensure that this it into law. shows that 740,000 of its community’s wellness can with the help of a young Af- and on the city council – are pandemic is finally ended. The American Rescue 1.6 million enrollees are not wait. rican American immunolo- coming together to ensure Don’t believe the hype. Plan provides the most signed up in quality plans So please get vaccinated gist at the National Institute that our folks have correct The vaccines are scientifi- significant savings for con- that cost $1 per month. and if you don’t have health of Health, Dr. Kizzmekia information about the shot cally proven safe and ef- sumers since the Affordable Health care is personal coverage, sign up for health Corbett. and can easily access it. fective and will protect you Care Act began, but in order to me. As a former hospital insurance through Covered The long and short of That doesn’t mean you from this virus. That’s not for many people to make emergency room Physician California today. it is, we need to get vacci- need to come to us – we’re all you need to do to stay the most of those savings, Assistant, I saw first-hand Together, we can get nated. going to come to you. We’re healthy, though. We want they need to act as soon how a lack of health insur- healthy and stay healthy. As you read this, Black continuing grassroots door you to stay well. For that, as possible. Covered Cali- ance prevented people from

{continued from Pg. A-1} vited the NNPA to the Play- munities and training more comes the norm,” he said. advance team for Dr. King ers Championship at TPC coaches from diverse back- In addition to its grant and participated in the 1963 Sawgrass in Florida next grounds to serve as mentors program with HBCUs, the march), and executive ad- March. at our chapters,” Monahan PGA Tour has expanded ministrator Claudette Perry. The NNPA, which en- remarked. collaboration with those in- The commissioner also tered a similar arrangement “First Tee is working stitutions. sat for an exclusive inter- with the PGA of America, diligently on a $200 million It includes a United Air- view with the 81-year-old anticipates that the PGA fundraising campaign, of lines sponsored arrange- NNPA, the trade association Tour will initiate advertis- which more than $120 mil- ment where each of the cur- representing the hundreds ing and sponsorship cam- lion has already been raised, rent 51 men’s and women’s of Black-owned newspa- paigns in member newspa- with a portion of those dol- HBCU golf programs will pers and media companies pers and BlackPressUSA. lars also going toward the receive a $10,000 grant. that comprise the 194-year- com. direct financial support of “We’re thankful to Unit- old Black Press of America. Monahan said the NNPA diversity and inclusion ini- ed Airlines for taking the It marked the first time could help further golf’s tiatives,” the commissioner initiative and supporting a commissioner from one messaging and action taken exclaimed. the HBCU program, which of America’s major league on diversity, equity, and in- He also called attention will allow so many schools sports agreed to a one- clusion by highlighting the to the career of Cameron to travel to and compete on-one interview with the PGA Tour’s massive impact PGA Tour President Jay Monahan with NNPA President Champ, an African Ameri- in new events for the first

Black Press. with its programs with his- Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA PHOTO can and a three-time winner time. We look forward to “Did it take too long torically Black colleges and of the PGA Tour. announcing full program for the NNPA and the PGA universities (HBCUs) and didn’t know exactly what to ress, they’ll then be able “He learned the game details soon,” Monahan TOUR to begin working the Advocates Professional do right away, but that we to play their way into ad- at Foothill Golf Course in stated. together? Yes,” Monahan Golf Association (APGA) wouldn’t be deterred,” Mo- ditional opportunities like Sacramento – a par three He concluded: “I’m so admitted. Tour. nahan offered. two others we’re excited to course, now run by his proud of what our organiza- “Can we work together “Together, we can be “Does it feel like it was share,” he further declared. Cameron Champ Founda- tion, our tournaments and now – listen to and learn part of the solution in in- in the distant past? Abso- Another program that tion – where his father, Jeff, our players have accom- from each other now – as spiring the next generation lutely not. What we’ve done the PGA Tour hopes will would tell him the planes he plished in the last year, but part of a shared commit- to know and feel that our since is commit to commu- encourage the participation heard overhead were Tiger we still have a long way to ment to ensuring golf stands great game is for every- nicate, learn, show compas- of more golfers of color is Woods coming back from go – and a lot to learn. At as a game for all? Yes, I one,” Monahan stated. sion, and – ultimately – de- the 2022 APGA Farmers tournaments to get him to the 2020 TOUR Champi- firmly feel and believe that, Monahan said he grew mand better. That started Insurance Invitation that’s practice longer.” onship, I pledged that the too,” he stated. up in a family that loved the with – and, frankly, contin- played opposite of the Tour Monahan continued: PGA TOUR would be part Earlier this year, the game, but of course, never ues with – doing a lot more event at Torrey Pines, where “He eventually real- of the conversation and the PGA Tour and the NNPA imagined becoming PGA listening than talking,” he the top three ranked players ized they weren’t. Cameron solution surrounding ra- entered a memorandum of Tour commissioner. asserted. receive invites to partici- was incredibly close to his cial and social injustices in

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pate. Monahan also touted grandfather, Mack, who be- our society. We launched The PGA Tour hopes to encourage the participation of more golfers of color in the the PGA Tour’s partnership gan teaching Cameron the our commitment of at least

2022 APGA Farmers Insurance Invitation. i STOCK PHOTO with First Tee, a youth de- game starting at age 2 until $100 million over 10 years velopment organization that his passing. This year, the – headed by our Vice Presi- understanding. He acknowledged that Monahan discussed the teaches life skills and helps Cameron Champ Founda- dent of Community and In- Both organizations historically the game hasn’t PGA Tour’s 10-year, $100 kids build their strength of tion hosted the inaugural clusion Marsha Oliver – to agreed to work diligently always welcomed African million pledge to support- character through golf. In Mack Champ Invitational support racial equity and toward raising awareness of Americans but assured that ing racial equity and inclu- August, 40 teenagers from in his name, a premier tour- inclusion efforts. Our North the benefits offered people has changed. He said more sion efforts, as well as its around the country were nament for juniors from di- Star is simple – to grow of color in and around golf. work remains. initiatives with HBCUs and selected for the inaugural verse backgrounds.” our impact, our game and The NNPA will have full “One year ago, I pledged the APGA Tour. Summit. Monahan observed that as a result of these efforts, access to press conferences, that the PGA TOUR would “Those are programs “Another significant fo- Champ’s story – is that of our business. Our goal is some players, and specific be part of the conversation that we’re pleased to have cus for the PGA TOUR is three generations of Black to weave diversity and in- tournaments like the BMW and the solution surround- underway,” Monahan said. a reinforced commitment men enjoying golf and posi- clusion into all fabrics of Championships in Owings ing racial and social injus- “We hope that, as the to First Tee, particularly tively impacting the next the PGA TOUR, and that’s Mills. tices in our society. I also careers of these talented, within marginalized and generation. what we’ve been working Monahan personally in- said then that, candidly, we young HBCU players prog- underserved areas of com- “The hope is that be- diligently to do.” E-3 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021