VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBERSEPTEMBER 12 17,- 18, 2015 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO 48, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years Years The Voice The Voice of Our of OurCommunity Community Speaking Speaking for for Itself Itself” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 Sentinel Declares Villanueva Winner

Pledges to be a champion of public schools and a Superintendent L.A. Sentinel echo’s loud and clear, there’s a new sheriff in Town! for all California students By KimBerlee BucK Sentinel newS Service Staff Writer

Assemblymember Tony The November 2018 Thurmond is the projected midterm election race winner of the California for LA County sheriff State Superintendent of left local residents on the Public Instruction election. edge of their seats as they More than a week after waited to see who would Election Day, Thurmond declare a victory. Would has overcome an 86,000 it be incumbent Jim Mc- vote deficit on Election Donnell or his challenger, Day to win the election. Alex Villanueva? As of On Saturday, his opponent press time, the LA County Marshall Tuck conceded. Registrar shows Villan- “I want to thank the ueva has 1, 193,670 votes voters of California for compared to McDonnell’s electing me to serve the 6 1,106,750. However, million students of Califor- more than 261,000 ballots nia, I intend to be a cham- still need to be counted pion of public schools before there is an official and a Superintendent for winner. all California students,” “With a lead of nearly said Superintendent-elect 58,000 votes, we can fi- Thurmond. “I ran for Su- COURTESY PHOTO nally say that there’s a BRANDON I. BROOKS/ L.A. SENTINEL perintendent of Public Tony Thurmond #NewSheriffInTown! We Alex Villanueva Instruction to deliver to owe it all to our volun- all Californians the prom- overcame humble begin- old, Thurmond moved to teers and everyone who has more than 48.67 per- ish out that and end up in ise that public education nings. His mother was an im- Philadelphia with his sib- supported our campaign. cent of the votes, he has not a position like this...” said delivered to me – that all migrant from Panama who ling and was raised by a Now the work really be- conceded because “there McDonnell in a statement. students, no matter their came to San Jose, California cousin whom he had never gins as I prepare to hit are too many uncounted Villanueva who has background and no matter to become a teacher. Thur- met before. With the help the ground running on votes.” more than three decades of their challenges, can suc- mond’s father was a Vietnam of the public education day one as your new Los “We were very success- experience in law enforce- ceed with a great public veteran who Tony met when system and public assis- Angeles County Sheriff,” ful. We had four years that ment, built his campaign education.” he was almost 40 years old. tance, Thurmond went on said Villanueva in a Face- I think if you were using a platform on improving the Thurmond was born in After Thurmond’s mother book post. sports analogy, four cham- Fort Ord, California, and died when he was 6 years {See THURMOND A-8} Although McDonnell pionship years and to fin- {See VILLANUEVA A-8}

By KimBerlee BucK Staff Writer

When Danny J. Bakewell Sr. first created the Taste of Soul Family Festival, he envisioned an event where the South Los Angeles community could come together for a day of fellowship, love, peace and unity. Although the 13th annual festival has come to end, Taste of Soul con- tinues to spread its mission E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS through the city but this (L-R) Sharon Poland, Tracy Mitchell - President of Mother’s in Action, Mitchell time with a holiday twist! Thomas and David Sheffey For the first time ever, LA Sentinel, Mothers In number of Taste of Soul’s George McKenna III. Tracy Mitchell. “It takes Action & Taste of Soul community partners in- “Mothers in Action is a village to take care of partnered with Hyundai cluding Mothers in Action, very grateful for the 50 our community and we Motor America to give- Brotherhood Crusade, Ward turkeys that have been al- are honored to have both WILLY SANJUAN/INVISION/AP away 300 turkeys to fami- AME, Bethany Baptist located to our underserved Hyundai and the LA Sen- Rapper Snoop Dogg said he hopes he can be a posi- lies in need. These families Church, Kappa Alpha Psi, families by LA Sentinel and tinel as a part of our vil- tive influence over the next generation of hip-hop stars have been selected and the Weingart Center, and donated by Hyundai,” said {See BAKEWELL A-8} {See FULL STORY A-9} pre-qualified through LAUSD a board member Dr. Mothers in Action president

By lauren a. JoneS Sentinel Managing Editor Brandon I. Brooks Contributing Writer Honored with Power Press Award nications and public rela- One of the night’s most “I’m just so honored The Black Public Rela- tions at the California Afri- prestigious awards of the to be receiving an award tions Society Los Angeles can American Museum on evening, the Pat Tobin named after her,” stated hosted its 20th anniversary Friday. award, is named after and Erika Bennett, one of the awards ceremony and aptly The celebration was recognizes one of the first seven recipients of the Pat chose to honor 20 trailblaz- emceed by the Emmy Black women to own a Tobin award. “I can’t help ers in the fields of media, Award-winning Kevin public relations firm,- Pa but feel like our missions film, corporate commu- Frazier and was kicked off tricia L. Tobin. Tobin is a were very much aligned with a welcome by Neil co-founder of the National for how we create space Foote, president of the Na- Black Public Relations So- for people of color and tional Black Public Rela- ciety (NBPRS) and is sin- shine a light on the work tions Society. The evening gle-handedly responsible that we do, and continue included special remarks for the careers of countless to champion for authentic by best-selling author and corporate executives in the storytelling.” PHOTO BY KRISTINA DIXON screenwriter Antwone media, film and entertain- {See BPRS A-9} Sentinel Managing Editor Brandon I. Brooks Fisher. ment industries.

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The District will Work with College Partners to Provide Intense College Preparation and Support to 1,800 6th and 7th Graders over the Next Seven years of their Academic Careers

Dr. Darin Brawley Micah Ali Satra Zurita COURTESY PHOTO

Sentinel newS Service trajectory of improved SNAP and Project First. begin its intensive work at lege awareness, preparation fied School District, we are graduation and college go- “Today is truly a great Davis, Bunche, Enterprise, and parents’ college knowl- intently focused on partner- Compton Unified ing rates, it will enable us day in Compton!” said Sa- and Willowbrook Middle edge. ships and initiatives that School District has been to take a huge leap toward tra Zurita, Vice President of Schools in the Compton The California State are innovative and game- awarded two United States ensuring students suc- the CUSD Board of Trust- Unified School District. The University of Dominguez changers for students. We Department of Education cessfully graduate college ees. “In addition to the project will start by creating & Compton Unified School are grateful to the US De- Gear Up Grants for the as well,” said Dr. Darin strong academic support a cohort of 1,000 6th and District GEAR UP will be- partment of Education and next seven years in collab- Brawley, Superintendent students will receive, I am 7th grade students, and will gin its intensive work at our collaborative partners oration with university and of CUSD. excited that this grant will continue to serve these same Dominguez High School, for agreeing to take this community college part- The goal of the grants help our students gain ac- 1,000 students as they move Whaley and Roosevelt Mid- bold step forward in firmly ners. Through the grant, are to measurably increase cess to financial, academic into Compton and Centen- dle Schools in the Compton establishing a college-going CUSD will provide in- students’ rate of gradua- and other supports that will nial High Schools and on to Unified School District. The and college-enabling cul- tensive academic and col- tion, enrollment in, and in essence lock arms with the college of their choice. project will start by creating ture in our district,” said lege preparation support completion of college. them as they travel a path California State Univer- a cohort of 800 students and Micah Ali, President of to 1,800 6th and 7th grade The grant will fund mul- that leads them to directly sity Dominguez & Comp- will continue to serve the CUSD’s Board of Trustees. students. The grant will tiple activities and services to success!” ton Unified School District same 800 students as they The Gear Up grant will fund programs that will including STEM enrich- The two grant projects, Gear Up were awarded move into Dominguez High begin implementation in the follow the same students ment, college readiness, award amounts, participat- $4,450,000 for a seven-year School and on to the college 2018-19 school year. as they journey through professional development ing partners, and program project to increase students’ of their choice. middle school, high school for teachers, counselors activities are: academic achievement, col- “Here at Compton Uni- and college. CUSD is one and staff, academic tutor- UCI, Compton College of only 60 organizations ing and support, economic and the Compton Unified nationwide (only 11 in literacy, and advanced School District Gear Up California) to be awarded placement/dual enroll- were awarded $5,440,000 the prestigious grant. The ment support. In addition for a seven-year project district’s efforts will re- to institutions of higher to increase students’ aca- ceive almost $10 million learning, this project will demic achievement, col- over seven years. work collaboratively with lege awareness, prepara- “The GEAR Up grant a diverse group of com- tion and parents’ college will enable Compton Uni- munity-based partners in- knowledge. fied School District to not cluding the City of Comp- The Compton Part- only continue its upward ton, Verizon Foundation, nership GEAR UP will

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By Shannen hill entrepreneurs. There are for Black men. Some- Contributing Writer aspects of beauty and styletimes, the box even - in on the website, but the- miscludes gadgets or clothing Media entrepreneur Dévon sion is to celebrate women items. Johnson celebrates Black cul- for their inner-qualities Bleu Magazine remains ture with his digital and print and brave actions. Johnson’s primary busi- magazines. Johnson spreads his ness, however. The maga - His first publication, Bleu network further with hiszine publishes four times a Magazine, came out of some Connect-Us panel events. year and is distributed all frustration in Johnson’s career These events connect cre- over the country as well as in the music industry. After atives with people who internationally in the Unit- graduating from Seton Hall work behind the scenes ed Kingdom and France. It University where he studied like lawyers, marketers also has advertising part- Business and communications, and branding agents. It nerships with Lexus and Johnson worked as an assistant also has a goal to connect BMW and has had some at Def Jam Records. He worked Millennials and Genera- celebrities on its covers in- there for seven years going tion X. Outside of mediacluding Matt Barnes, J.R. from assistant to coordinator to and journalism, Johnson Smith, Ryan Leslie and product manager. Even though is all about being well- more. For more informa- Johnson likes and listens to hip- groomed. He sells a sub- tion about the magazine, hop, he felt like the images that scription box of men’s visit bleumag.com. You he was putting out didn’t reflect grooming products, called can also find Bombshell at him. Beauxbox. The box comes bombshellbybleu.com and “I was part of a machine that every other month with Beauxbox at www.beaux- put out images of artists, specif- five to ten samplesbox.co. of ically hip-hop artist, which are grooming products made usually Black of Brown. The images that we put out didn’t always reflect who I thought I was as a Black man, so I created my own side hustle,” said John- son. “I think that there should be media that covers hip-hop. The magazine came out of my desire and need to add to that

and show more representation Dévon Johnson, creator of Bleu Magazine and Beauxbox. PHOTO CREDIT: EBONY ALLISON of Black men in media.” One night in 2005, Johnson dropped in 2006. Even magazine and received a my writers are people with and a few friends got together though that was the only master’s degree in jour- English degrees, journal- in Harlem for drinks and - de issue published that year, nalism from Harvard Uni- ism degrees and commu- cided that they would make the year was still success- versity. nication degrees.” this magazine happen. Johnson ful and filled with learn- “I respect Black people While Johnson has a was only 29 at the time, but had ing experiences. Johnson working in media and es- passion for print media, built relationships with people was serious about mak- pecially print media. It’s Bleu Magazine is online working in entertainment and ing sure that it would be something about being and on social media out- media during his years at Defa respectable print pub- able to touch those pages lets including Facebook, Jam. The vision for Bleu Maga- lication. Starting out, his with Black and Brown Instagram and YouTube zine was a magazine that would writers were friends andfaces on them,” said -Johnas well. In 2016, John- celebrate Black men who are volunteers, but they alsoson. “I always wanted son also decided to add entrepreneurs, creatives and all had English, journal- to be more than a blog. I on an online publication professionals. There is also ism or communications wanted to be a respectful that would cater to Black content on men’s style, groom- degrees. Johnson, himself,to journalism, so I took women. Bombshell cel- ing and current events. went back to school mid- the time to really study ebrates women for being New Yorker, Dévon Johnson, celebrates young, The magazine’s first issue way through launching the the business of it and all smart,of creative and boldBlack entrepreneur in his magazines. PHOTO CREDIT: EBONY ALLISON

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By Lauren Poteat er on an international level, Leading the way on the NNPA Washington embracing the power of Ja- JBT’s initiative, the Hon. Correspondent maican culture and overall Oliva Grange, the Minis- Black heritage.” ter of Youth & Culture, is Changing the way More than just a dance- also expected to receive people view the country hall, Stanley says that the WMDE participants, to of Jamaica and its rich cul- eight-day extravaganza the landmass that receives ture, one dancehall queen will also include interac- a minimum of one million is breaking cultural barri- tive workshops, contests, visitors a year. ers with her organization’s excursions, and special Hosting dance experi- first-ever international commentary from Jamai- ences across the globe to Wan Move Diaspora Ex- can dignitaries, and even over 70 different countries, perience (WMDE) Confer- some high profile celebri- including Serbia, China, ence and festival. ties, including famed pro- Thailand, India and Sri When Moiika Stanley, fessional dancers such as Lanka, Stanley states that founder of the Compton, Anthony Burrell (USA), her passion to re-establish California-based enter- Mestre Calango (Brazil), the beauty of Black cul- tainment law firm, “Wan Moiika Stanley COURTESY PHOTO Miriki (Australia) and even ture continues to serve as Move,” decided to orga- long-time reggae superstar, a pivotal drive to continue nize her first international Arts, was a no-brainer and Beenie Man. to expand her business and event, scheduled to be held a direct representation of “This event will be a maybe even one day, run from Nov. 25–Dec. 2, she the island’s dynamic cul- time of cultural knowl- for congress. proclaimed that hosting the ture. edge and unity among the “I am excited to bring trailblazing conference in “Jamaican culture is Black diaspora and the together a vast array of Kingston, Jamaica, at the probably one of the most world,” Stanley said. “It’speople that will learn, Edna Manley College of borrowed cultures in the an ode to Afro dance and grow, and experience other the Visual and Performing Moiika Stanley COURTESY PHOTO world,” Stanley said. will provide an opportu- cultures together,” Stanley “When you listen - tonity muto present this dance said. “The love of the art sic, or eat these home- on a worldwide stage. To of dance speaks to a bigger style meals, or wear these date, Wan Move Dance idea of unity that breaks unique fashions, a lot of Experience has confirmedthe boundaries of race, those origins come from representatives from more class, gender, and sexual Jamaica.” than 41 countries, that will orientation and if I could “Throughout history, so incite global conversations apply these same princi- much has been borrowed through the language of pals to politics, someday I or taken from Jamaica dance.” might even be able to make and yet, so little has been Collaborating with the a big impact in congress.” given back,” Stanley con- Jamaican Board of Tour- Attendees must pur- tinued. “My goal with this ism, the event is also ex- chase a package to attend international festival is to pected to bring additional the Wan Move Dance Ex- bring more awareness to awareness and revenue to perience in Jamaica. To this magical island, to be the often impoverished purchase a package and a positive representation country, where tourism learn more, please visit of our Black roots globally generates a majority of the www.wanmovediaspora. and to bring people togeth- island’s income. com.

From left are UNCF vice president Paulette Jackson and students Donaja Heard, Today’s Fresh Start Satara Johnson, Reggie Trimble, Ada Okerdt and Evelyn Denardo. CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Participating in the we review their resumes, Charter School Staff Writer EMT certainly boosted explainthe how to dress for Excellence in Education confidence of Inglewoodsuccess and networking Cheers, whoops and High School senior Donajafor success and how to applause filled the air,Heard, but who plans to getmajor a good work product,” it wasn’t to a concert or a in criminology and become Jackson noted. “It’s an op- game. Instead, more than a lawyer. portunity for students to get 400 Los Angeles-area high “Their (HBCU repre- those skills that they might school students were re- sentatives) energy is really need to help them go into sponding to the chance to good here and helped me the workplace.” receive scholarships for not to be scared. I’m usu- Los Angeles is the fifth college. ally a shy person, but they city on the Empower Tour, The educational event,understand what I’m going which also includes stops held Nov. 16 at the through Hyatt and they’ve expe- in Fort Worth, TX; Cincin- Regency LAX Hotel, wasrienced the things that I’ve nati, OH; Chicago, IL; Mil- part of the Empower Me experienced,” said Heard. waukee, WI and Atlanta, Tour (EMT) sponsored by “Also, I liked being around GA. UNCF presented EMT Register Now!! the United Negro College my peers who want to be in partnership with L.A.- Fund (UNCF). The free successful just like my- area public school districts, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Monday – Friday college-readiness program self.” parents, national sponsors allowed students to obtain Reggie Trimble, a - se Wells Fargo, Target, P&G Address: 4514 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 information and admission nior at Compton Early Col- and FedEx. Call (323) 293-9826 to the nation’s historically lege High School, enjoyed UNCF is the largest Black colleges and univer- the welcoming environ- scholarship provider to stu- www.todaysfreshstart.org sities (HBCUs). ment as well. “Everyonedents of color, awarding Instant scholarships was really nice and real ap- $100 million annually to- were another EMT bonus proachable. You could talk more than 10,000 students College Bound School All Grades, Small Classes, After School for five graduating seniors, to each college [represen- across the country. To learn Program, Transitional Kindergarten and K-8 who surprised to collect the tative] and learn what you more, visit empowerme- $2,500 awards. The recipi- can get from each college tour.org or follow @UNCF Accredited by Western Association of School’s & Colleges ents were Christian Dixon, without feeling any pres- #EmpowerMeTour. Mohamad Lorenzano and sure. I’m thinking about Jada Salazar of Susan Mill- attending a HBCU and er Dorsey High School; Sa- majoring in business or - fi mad Acklin of Early Col- nance.” lege High School and Kiara In addition, the event 1/8 th page Phillips of USC Media Arts included three interac- IMPORTANT SURVEY: High School. tive sessions to further aid 3 Cols. x 5.25 Salazar, who grew up in students. “For the Cul- the foster care system and ture: HBCU Experience” hopes to attend Spelman showcased the history and College in Atlanta, said, experiences at HBCUs. The promise “Applying for colleges and“My Black is Beautiful: exploring opportunities Girl Talk” dissected bar- help me to know riersthat of beautyI andcan shared of quality strive.” strategies for educational Exposing students to and professional success. future possibilities is one “Tied to Greatness: Guy personalized of the goals on the EMTTalk” highlighted how program, according to Pau- successful, minority men lette Jackson, UNCF vice overcame struggles and ob- president of development. stacles during their educa- learning and “Students will walk tional pursuits. away from here today un- Jackson added that derstanding what it takes EMT also features - a sec education to get into college, get- fiond track, which starts in nancial aid and they’ll be the spring, focused on ca- a little more empowered reer-readiness for college within themselves. They students. UNCF uses that Graduation rates for Black, Latino, and low-income students lag will have a chance to at- platform to introduce un- tend workshops that deal dergraduates to representa- behind the national average and are lower than for white students. with self-esteem and help tives from graduate schools To fix education, parents and communities must be engaged. them to understand who and potential employers. they are personally and feel “The students are able Do your part, please complete this essential survey: Made possible by a grant from the that confidence as they get to apply for internships, ready to go off to college,” screen for an opportunity www.nnpa.org/essa/survey said Jackson. for full-time employment, © 2018 National Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights reserved

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Although not over- a sane, rational and moral highly armed themselves the reality of racist hatred becoming great, let alone whelming, the blue wave immigration and interna- with the latest civilian and and hostility that informs “great again” without of Democratic election tional policy. military grade weapons. this fabricated fictitious righteous and relentless victories has washed over These elections clearly This fictitious fear is not fear. transformative struggle. the U.S. in an important gave us reasons to feel a only false, but also artifi- Finally, this fictitious Moreover, we must remind and promising way and it sense of triumph and sat- cial, that is to say fabricat- fear is not only false and ourselves that central to all is good to celebrate on one isfaction of work well- ed, concocted and cooked artificial, it is also- imagi we wish, want and work for hand, but also to review done, of people looking up up by politicians and oth- nary, that I to say, it self- is our regaining our self-un- and stand ready to resume, from their little and large ers to build and sustain a induced racial fantasy. It is derstanding and self-asser- continue and expand our screens, seeing the crisis base of mindless minions a boogey man of the mind, tion in the world as a moral efforts in struggle beyond facing the country, becom- under the banner of a white born of self-generated illu- and social vanguard whose the electoral arena. For re- ing concerned about the god, steel grey guns and sions and insecurities about ethical mission is defined gardless of the final count strong wind and debilitat- DR. MAULANA KARENGA a redneck, white-skinned a myriad of things, espe- by the ancestral and moral of votes and the naming of ing stench of evil and in- and blue-eyed aggressive cially race. It is a psycho- imperative to bring good in those who won, the reali- justice blowing our way tive and motivation for the and predatory patriotism. logical disorder on at least the world and not let any ties of race and righteous and deciding to take an mean and murderous things We are told too often on two counts: taking illusions good be lost. As our fore- struggle remain ongoing electoral step to halt and White people do to us and the nightly news and in as reality and reacting to mother, Mary McLeod Bet- and urgent. And thus, there resist it. We were uplifted other peoples of color and various studies, the White them; and embracing an ir- hune, ever reminds us, “Our is still organizing work to by the elections to Con- those vulnerable is a ficti- haters, howlers and silent rational hatred and hostility task it to remake the world. be done, struggle for racial gress of African American tious fear. For it is really ones are mean and mur- toward others based on the It is nothing less than that.” and social justice and equi- women for the first time racial, racialized and racist derous because of fear of specious concept of race. Indeed, as a moral and so- ty to be waged and a radi- from Maine and Con- hatred and hostility that is losing and change, fear of Like other phobias in the cial vanguard, our role has cal transformation of soci- necticut, a Somali Muslim masked, manipulated and refugees, asylum seekers, strictest sense, it has no ba- historically been and must ety to be achieved around woman from Minnesota, a self-induced in varied per- immigrants, Muslims and sis in reality nor reason to remain: those who are at the central and enduring Puerto Rican woman from sonal and collective ways always Blacks of every age exist. On the contrary, it is the forefront in defining the issues of wealth, power New York and a Palestin- as fear. and every educational and born of an imaginary threat essential moral concerns and status, especially sta- ian Muslim woman from By fictitious, I mean it economic level. And we are made up in one’s mind and and conversations in this tuses of race, class and Michigan. And we were is false, artificial and imagi- told Trump sends them dog cultivated into a mental country; and in struggling gender, as well as other reinforced by the number nary. It is a false fear in that whistles to rally and rouse disorder with disastrous righteously and relentlessly identities by which people of women participating and it is not true, but rather pre- them up and that’s why results. in alliances and coalitions are singled out, inferior- being elected in general; tended fear to justify their they say, imagine and do Now, it could be said to determine its political di- ized and oppressed. Democrats winning back reckless and depraved dis- the terrible things they do. that even if the basis of the rection in the interest of an Also, we must remem- the House, 7 governorships regard for Black lives and But this is a too conve- claim of fear is false and un- inclusive human good and ber that elections are not a and hundreds of legislative rights. Whether expressed nient and exculpatory ex- real, the “fear” itself is real the well-being of the world. panacea or path to libera- seats, and the strong close through vigilante or police planation. First, it is not a to the people who possess tion, only one of the vari- governor races of Stacey violence, it is a pretension dog whistle, for if it were, it. In one sense, this is so, Dr. Maulana Karen- ous ways to seek power, Abrams (GA) and Andre and excuse to target, abuse, we as humans couldn’t but their claim of fear and ga, Professor and Chair critique and make policy, Gillum (FL). suppress and kill. Clear- hear it. And if it really is a others’ claim of it for them of Africana Studies, build alliances and layout But a sober assessment ly, Zimmerman was not dog whistle, what does it must be seriously qualified. California State Uni- an agenda, vision and way must also take into critical afraid of Trayvon Martin, say about those who hear We must still strip away versity-Long Beach; forward, in a word, part of account that still the haters, but stalked and killed him, it? And second, there’s no any claimed rational, moral Executive Director, Afri- a larger goal and struggle. howlers, wall builders and and then claimed threat need nicknaming the truth and empathetic qualities; can American Cultural This is the central mes- armed, angry and animus- and fear. Likewise, the cop here. It’s not a dog whis- deny its justifying claims Center (Us); Creator of sage and meaning of Min. driven persons, groups and that killed little Tamir Rice tle, but a White whistle, a for doing evil and injustice; Kwanzaa; and author of Malcolm’s teaching that constituencies - Trumpites playing in a park couldn’t White racist whistle, de- and expose it as what it is Kwanzaa: A Celebration we “are living in a country and otherwise - still have a possibly have feared for his signed to prick the ears and -- racist hatred and hostil- of Family, Community that is a battleline for all strong hold on the way this life as he claimed. Nor were further freeze the hearts of ity that consumes, controls and Culture and Essays of us.” Indeed, then, there country thinks and acts. those police afraid who those already hating and and increases the insecuri- on Struggle: Position remain battles to achieve And although it is often killed numerous other un- hostile and those ready to ties and irrationality of its and Analysis, www.Afri- racial and social justice explained and excused as armed Black women, chil- be recruited into a moral possessors and is destruc- canAmericanCultural- in every area of life: to fear, it is not so. Indeed, at dren and men. And neither and social madness they tive to others. Center-LA.org; www.Of- achieve food for the hun- the heart of the way they are White people in general choose. Thus, talking about And of course, this ficialKwanzaaWebsite. gry; housing for the home- vote and act is not simply who control the police and dog whistles is diversion- means setting aside all il- org; www.MaulanaK- less; healthcare for the fear of us or the world, but the armed forces and are ary and again camouflages lusions about America arenga.org. ill, aged and all; security a deeply entrenched disor- against violence internally der, an inability to relate • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY and externally; against rightly and give due respect systemic and police vio- to different human beings, lence, massive incarcera- especially Black people, tion and inferior and ineq- unless compelled through uitable education; for jobs struggle, whether we call it and economic security; racism or White supremacy. environmental care; and The claim of fear as a mo- “We got what we wanted (pause)……..It’s a good Attorney Walter Gor- but lost what we had,” (An feeling, a link to the past. don, Sr., (he died at age the los aNgeles seNtiNel Eastside boy) It was the sort of environ- 104), recalled that in the Older Blacks often ment devoid of judgment; it beginning, Negro activ- compare conditions under didn’t matter who you were, ity was concentrated down- lawful segregation with judge or janitor.” town—first around 2nd post-civil rights de-facto “Damn right” said Hal and Los Angeles Streets DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Executive Publisher / CEO segregation that legally af- Miller, founding conve- and then around 12th and JENNIFER J. THOMAS forded them greater oppor- ner of the Eastside Boys, Central, and eventually, Publisher tunities but did not elimi- “There was no caste sys- Vernon and Central. As a KENNETH R. THOMAS nate the barriers that still tem……..Everybody knew young man, Gordon was a Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) block such opportunities. everybody and they lived member of the L.A. Forum, RUTH WASHINGTON LARRY AUBRY Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) Nowhere is this together. Doctors, lawyers, a Black civic organization COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. dilemma more evident than retrospect, was a hemor- butchers, domestic work- where Black and white at- Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) in the conversations of Los rhage, an exodus of Black ers. You didn’t have chance torneys from all over town PAMELA A. BAKEWELL Angeles’ Eastside Boys people from a place that to commit a crime. The met to discuss discrimina- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. who grew up in the 1930s both built them and bound old ladies would be sitting tion. Block by block, year Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff through the 1950s. Some them. It’s an old story to all out all day on the porches, by year, Blacks expanded BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL were born in Los Ange- of us now: the sudden fury snapping string beans, yell- their boundaries southward Executive Assistant to the Publisher les; others came with their of flight and the broken ing at each other across the along Central Avenue. Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) families, mostly from the economy left in its wake, street, telling each other When Gordon returned BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor South, and found Los An- like debris scattered in the the news. Shoot, if you did to L.A. from law school geles, in many ways, just aftermath of a storm. something bad in school, in 1936, Central Avenue Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising as segregated as the cities Still, out in the new the message would beat you was just beginning to hit ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ and towns they came from. territory of the Westside home. You’d get a whip- its stride as a hub of Black Circulation/Distribution Paradoxically, segregation and South Bay, of Cren- ping at school and another business and a mecca for CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production Designer/Staff Writer spawned strong individual shaw and Ladera Heights one would be waiting for jazz. It would be the best and community bonds that and Baldwin Hills, a lot of you when you walked in the of times for the Eastside E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer significantly evaporated be- promise was realized in the door.” Boys. Segregation was still AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer cause the new opportunities form of college educations Hal’s uncle, Loren Mill- virulent, ubiquitous, but its KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer steadily fueled a mass exo- and fruitful careers—more er, owned the California heavy hand had also com- CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising dus from the Eastside. opportunities for the East- Eagle Newspaper and was pressed the brightest hopes BERNARD LLOYD, Advertising (The Eastside was not side Boys and their chil- a celebrated attorney who and aspirations of Black East Los Angeles. Its dren. The Eastside Boys helped win the 1948 Shel- people into a potent square IRIS STANDFORD, Classified boundaries were Main respected and supported ley vs. Kramer court case of time and space made all NatioNal advertisiNg represeNtative: Street on the west, Alameda one another and felt there that struck down restricted the stronger because of the Amalgamated Publishers 45 W. 45th St. , New York, NY 10036 Street on the east, Wash- was nothing especially no- housing covenants. His strictures placed upon it. (212) 869-5220 - and - ington Blvd on the north ble or self-sacrificing about cousin, Leon Washington, And there was hope, passed 2400 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il 60616 (312) 842-0200 and Slauson Avenue on the it; but they find themselves launched the city’s other from one generation to the south.) The Eastside Boys where they never expected Black newspaper, the Los next, that the barriers of Member: Audit Bureau of Circulation, City News Service, Associated Press, California Newspaper Publishers Association, National (now Eastside Boys and to be, in the role of heroes Angeles Sentinel. segregation would finally Newspaper Publishers Association, National Newspapers Association. Girls) continue to meet ev- and gatekeepers, living The Eastside Boys get- come down. HOW TO REACH US ery summer, a testament to connections to the last era togethers were strictly male The Eastside Boys were Main Number (323) 299-3800 their resilience and lasting of bountiful times for many affairs, fraternizing in the part of the driving social DEPARTMENTS affinity. Black people. They are the tradition of ‘40s social clubs forces that blew their his- Entertainment Editor, Ext.0 • Family Editor, Ext. 258 Religion Editor, Ext. 0 The balance of today’s flashpoints of a social- up such as the Cosmos and the tory to the wind. There are Classified Advertising, Ext. 210 column consists of excerpts heaval that cast off segrega- Blue Devils. A “No Women no heroes or anti-heroes. Display Advertising 220 from Erin Aubry-Kaplan’s tion and laid a new course. Allowed” sign hung promi- The Boys may live now Subscriptions, Ext. 0 (then Erin J. Aubry) 1997 None offered (when in- nently for over 20-years. with their point of origin in (ISSN 089-4340) is published weekly on Thursday for $60.00 per year, Los Angeles Times Maga- terviewed) any definitive “Completely sexist”, my their sights, but they do not $40.00 for six months. Foreign countries $120.00 per year, $60.00 for six months by Los Angeles Sentinel, Inc. 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los zine cover story, “The East- answers. Yet, in spite of a father said amicably. In go back. Their heroism is Angeles, CA 90008. Periodicals Postage Paid at Los Angeles, CA. side Boys.” city so changed from what 1994, the Eastside Boys in recognizing the truth and Postmaster: Send address changes to Los Angeles Sentinel, 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008. The Los Angeles Sentinel is Most Blacks left the they knew, so disparate organized a massive event going forward. not responsible for any unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or related Eastside when they could, and willfully disconnected, at the Convention Center. Erin Aubry Kaplan: er- materials. Copyright © 1998 Los Angeles Sentinel as soon as they could, start- their spirit was never bro- It wasn’t easy to get, but [email protected] Entered as Second Class Matter March 2, 1947 at the Post Office of Los Angeles, ing in the early ‘50s; it was ken. My father said, “To Eastside Boy Tom Bradley Larry Aubry: l.aubry@ California Under the Act of MARCH 24, 1879 Established 1933. an onward flow that, in me, it’s more a matter of intervened. att.net THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 OPINION LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-7

• STACY M. BROWN, NNPA NEWSWIRE • • KAIA WRIGHT • Is the FBI Underreporting #Former Army Attorney Says the Surge in Hate Crimes? NFL Players Have Abandoned The FBI has released ed. After increasing 67 per- which does not participate it’s 2017 hate crimes statis- cent in 2015 and 19 per- in the national hate crime Racial Injustice Protests tics, which revealed a 17 cent in 2016, “Anti-Islamic statistics program, 11 addi- NFL players have largely I’m concerned about the sig- remains a major point of con- percent increase in inci- (Muslim)” hate crime tional states had fewer than abandoned both challenging nificant reduction in players tention. Just ask Panthers’ dents since 2016. In 2017 decreased in 2017, but 10 agencies submit inci- the harsh reality of racial demonstrating during the safety Eric Reid who criti- there were 8,493 victims remained well above his- dent reports in 2017. injustice in this country via anthem. There are two core cized Jenkins, a member of and 6,307 known offend- torical averages with 273 “The reported increase protest and supporting Colin issues two consider here. the NFL Players Coalition, for ers. By comparison, there incidents reported. in the FBI’s hate crime sta- Kaepernick as the number of First, the proliferation of both agreeing to a monetary were 7,509 victims and Basedonstate-level tistics warrants concern, as demonstrations during the racism and White supremacy deal with the NFL that was 5,727 known offenders in hate crime statistics report- do the discrepancies anthem continues to dwin- continues to permeate the seen as a move to stop players 2016, according to the ed through the Uniform between state and federal dle, according to Kaia lives of Black Americans. from protesting during the data. Crime Reporting (UCR) hate crime data, the omis- Wright, a highly decorated Look, we’ve just recognized national anthem, and for not “This report is a call to system, which the FBI also sion of several high-profile former Army attorney. the 50th anniversary of Tom- including Kaepernick’s bar action – and we will heed uses to publish its annual hate crime incidents, and Wright, who has served mie Smith’s and John Car- from the league in the negoti- that call,” Acting Attorney report, the AAI was the limited rate of hate on tours around the world, los’s bold protest of raising ations. As such, Kaepernick’s General Matthew Whitaker expecting an increase of crime reporting in some says that the increasing num- their fist during the national shameful, racist exclusion is said in a statement. “The crimes motivated by sexual major jurisdictions,” AAI ber of “living while Black” anthem; yet Kaepernick and yet another appropriate basis Department of Justice’s top orientation in 2017 statis- officials said. incidents – where White the other NFL players are of player protest. priority is to reduce violent tics. “The scourge of hate calling the police on Blacks protesting several of same It’s time for players – and crime in America, and hate While an increase was crime continues to harm who go about their daily rou- issues that Smith and Carlos America – to embrace the crimes are violent crimes.” reported in the federal data, communities in cities and tines – are yet another reflec- protested in the 1960s. It’s power of protest during the The report contrasts it was less significant than states across the country. tion of the pervasiveness of truly unsettling to know that anthem as a powerful, patriot- with the prior year when expected, the organization The FBI data confirms the racism in America. despite the persistence of sys- ic action challenging the cen- there were 6,036 single- noted in a statement. reality we all know: hate is Over the past weeks, the temic racism in this country, turies-long failure of America bias incidents, or occur- Analysis from AAI increasing in America,” silent protests, initiated by for- to include the recent prolifer- to properly extend the rights rences where the perpetra- shows that in multiple said Maya Berry, the exec- mer San Francisco 49er quar- ation of “living while Black” and freedoms symbolized by tor has one bias against a states, official state-level utive director of the AAI. terback Colin Kaepernick, incidents, we see fewer and the national anthem to its community or group. By data reported a greater “The FBI data, in what become fodder for discussion fewer players demonstrating Black citizens. It’s time for the comparison, in 2017, there number of incidents than is missing from it, also when pop superstar Rihanna during the anthem. critics to realize that this is not were 7,106 single-bias what is reported in the demonstrates the hate said she would not perform at Second, Colin Kaeper- North Korea or some other incidents reported. FBI’s statistics. crime reporting system we the Super Bowl. This was fol- nick does not have a job in totalitarian country where According to the FBI, Crimes motivated by have in place is falling to lowedbyanastonishinglycal- the NFL despite the fact that protest during the anthem is “58.1 percent were motivat- disability, gender, and gen- respond adequately to hate lous plea from Maroon Five he is far better than several punishable by imprisonment ed by a race/ethnicity/ances- der identity, which are crime, and thus inform for Rihanna to reconsider and quarterbacks in the league, or other government sanc- try bias, 22.0 percent were more recent additions to fully the policy remedies join them for this year’s Super starting and backup, a point tion. Further, Black Ameri- prompted by religious bias, the data collections and we must make to improve Bowl performance. Comedi- made recently by Eagles cans are autonomous citizens 15.9 percent resulted from generally produce smaller our response to hate,” enne Amy Schumer also safety Malcolm Jenkins. (courtesy of the 14th Amend- sexual-orientation bias and annual totals, were signifi- Berry said. announced she will not do any Nike made a bold statement ment ironically) whose deci- 1.7 percent were motivated cantly affected by these Berry continued: Super Bowl ads. Add to this by using Kaepernick in its sions about what to do during by gender-identity bias.” discrepancies. “While we remain the refusal by Jay-Z to per- 30th anniversary of the “Just the anthem are not the “This [report] is shock- For example, the Ken- grateful to the career pro- form at the Super Bowl, and Do It” campaign. While crit- purview of random, paternal- ing and requires Con- tucky State Police reported fessionals at the DOJ, it is it’s clear that celebrities con- ics were quick to call out istic white citizens. gress’s full attention,” 41 gender-motivated hate clear the Trump Adminis- tinue to show their support for Nike’s demise, the compa- We need to stand with NAACP President and crime incidents in official tration has largely abdicat- Kaepernick’s obvious black- ny’s stock price – and sales – Kaepernick and the other CEO Derrick Johnson said state-level statistics, ed from the stated federal ball from the NFL. rose dramatically, generating protest heroes. On behalf of in a statement. whereas only 46 incidents interest of eradicating bias- Wright created a website, more than $6 billion since the Kaepernick and the systemic “Shouldn’t this urgent were reported nationwide motivated violence, and Courage-Under-Fire.com, ad campaign ran. racism that continues in this crisis be the subject of the according to the FBI data. the president’s rhetoric has which is the only site that Nike just introduced a country unabated, I ask the first post-recess Senate Aside from these dis- at times appeared to exac- offers an impressive, com- Kaepernick shirt retailing at NFL and its players, do you Judiciary Committee hear- crepancies, additional erbate its spread. With prehensive curation of arti- $50, which sold out in hours. have the courage to make your ing today, instead of ram- aspects of the 2017 federal respect to the recent data cles and images that chroni- What this tells me is that objections to racism/White ming through more Trump data suggest significant release, AAI is disappoint- cle coverage of protests dur- Kaepernick has more support- supremacy known in this judges? Our lives are at underreporting, the most ed that despite our request, ing the anthem, including all ers than the NFL and his powerful way? stake,” Johnson said. striking of which being the the administration made no reports of protests during the haters want to believe. Why? Kaia Wright, based in Also, some organiza- omission of three of the attempt to coordinate an anthem throughout the Because social injustice is Tampa, Fla., has degrees from tions are skeptical of the most severe acts of bias- event with stakeholders nation. As the season enters everywhere – from the suites Hampton University, the Uni- FBI statistics and say motivated violence com- and officials to discuss the the second half, Wright offers to the streets and to the stadi- versity of South Carolina, the underreporting remains a mitted last year, AAI offi- annual FBI statistics, as the following insights: ums around this country. University of London and The significant problem in its cials said. was customary during pre- With more than half the Kaepernick’s continued ex- Judge Advocate General’s annual survey. According to FBI sta- vious administrations.” 2018 NFL season completed, clusion from the league Legal Center & School. In a statement, the Arab tistics, the city of Olathe, American Institute (AAI) Kansas, reported no hate • MARC H. MORIAL, PRESIDENT AND CEO, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE • expressed concern and dis- crimes, and statewide, zero appointment with the hate crime murder were release of the 2017 hate reported in 2017. crime statistics. But on February 22, Does Democratic Takeover of the House Mean the ACA is Safe? The organization Srinivas Kuchibhotla was claims that the data con- shottodeathinanOlathe “I’m signing it for 11- at the law through executive And the incoming Congress from the Administration, tained some glaring omis- bar because of his per- year-old Marcelas Owens, action, the Democratic has vowed to strengthen it. challenges provisions of the sions, including three of ceived national origin, who’s also here. Marcelas takeover of the House at To be sure, there is work Affordable Care Act, includ- themostsevereactsof according to the AAI. lost his mom to an illness. least will put an end to to be done. The very first ing the protections for peo- bias-motivated violence The shooter, Adam Pur- And she didn’t have insur- attempts at full repeal. executive order issued by ple with pre-existing condi- committed last year. And inton, who also wounded ance and couldn’t afford the The 2018 midterm cam- the current Administration tions. while career officials at the Kuchibhotla’s friend Alok care that she needed. So in paign season saw candidates was a vague directive to “to Reversing this sabotage Department of Justice con- Madasani and another man her memory he has told her across the political spectrum waive, defer, grant exemp- must be a top priority for the tinue to demonstrate a named Ian Grillot, was con- story across America so that campaigning on promises to tions from, or delay the incoming Congress. The commitment to serving victed on federal hate crime no other children have to go retain the ACA’s provisions implementation of any pro- individual mandate, which communities and prevent- charges. Similarly, neither through what his family has barring insurers from deny- vision or requirement of the is a key factor in keeping ing hate crime, officials at the May 26 fatal stabbing of experienced … We are a ing coverage to people with Affordable Care Act” that premiums affordable, must the AAI said they remain Ricky John Best and Tal- nation that faces its chal- preexisting conditions or imposes a cost, fee or “regu- be restored. Prescription dissatisfied with the iesin Myrddin Namkai- lenges and accepts its charging sick people more. latory burden.” drug prices remain too high. response from this admin- Meche aboard a train in responsibilities. We are a Even candidates who previ- Since then, the Adminis- One of the Urban istration. Portland, Oregon, nor the nation that does what is ously voted to repeal the tration and the Congress League Movement’s core Of 34 reportable bias August 12 killing of hard. What is necessary. ACA adopted the rhetoric. have taken dozens of steps goals is that every Ameri- motivation categories, all Heather Heyer in Char- What is right. Here, in this Voters in Idaho, Nebras- to sabotage the law, the most can has access to quality but five reported an lottesville, Virginia, is country, we shape our own ka and Utah even passed significant being the repeal and affordable health care increase in 2017. With reflected in the federal data. destiny. That is what we do. ballot initiatives that will of the individual mandate solutions. It’s why we 2,013 incidents reported, Further, over 300 juris- That is who we are. That is expand Medicaid to more requiring most Americans to fought so hard for the pas- “Anti-Black or African dictions representing popu- what makes us the United than 330,000 low-income carry health insurance. sage of the Affordable Care American” bias accounted lations of at least 50,000 States of America.” Presi- adults, an option made pos- According to the Congres- Act, and why we continue for nearly half of all crimes people reported zero hate dent Barack Obama, March sible by the Affordable Care sional Budget Office, the to fight so hard to protect it. motivated by race or eth- crimes in 2017. 23, 2010, on signing the Act. repeal is estimated to leave A majority of the members nicity, which rose 18 per- Of these jurisdictions, Affordable Care Act Recent polling and the 13 million more Americans of the 116th Congress, cent according to the FBI 78 represent populations of The Affordable Care Act results of the election make uninsured by 2027, and to which convenes in January, data, while “Anti-Ameri- at least 100,000, and of 2010, also known as it clear: the vast majority of cause premiums to spike 10 have vowed to protect it, can Indian or Alaska research from AAI found “Obamacare,” is one of the Americans support the ACA percent. A pending lawsuit too, and we will hold them Native,” “Anti-Multiple evidence of no fewer than most consequential acts of and rely on its protections. by 20 states, with support to that promise. Races, Group,” and “Anti- 10 additional major juris- Congress in the 21st Centu- Hispanic or Latino” hate dictions that did not even ry, especially for African David G. Brown Editorial Cartoon crimes all increased over participate in the data col- Americans. The ACA 20 percent (251, 180, and lections. slashed the Black uninsured 427 incidents, respective- The largest jurisdiction rate by 40 percent. Accord- ly). “Anti-Arab” hate to report zero hate crimes ing to the National Urban crime, which was reintro- in 2017 was the Las Vegas League’s annual report on duced into the data collec- Metropolitan Police the social and economic sta- tions in 201 after the cate- Department, which repre- tus of African Americans, gory became “invalid” in sents a population of over State of Black America, 1996 and was eliminated in 1.6 million and is one of racial health disparities 2001, increased 100 per- the nation’s largest police began to narrow as a result cent last year, with 102 departments in terms of of the law. incidents reported. population served. The U.S. House of Rep- As for crimes motivat- The entire state of resentatives has voted to ed by religion, which Nevada had only three repeal the ACA more than increased 23 percent in agencies submit incident 50 times since 2011, only to 2017, “Anti-Jewish” hate reports last year, with just have the repeal blocked by crime surged 37 percent, five incidents reported the Senate. While the representing a majority statewide. Administration may have with 938 incidents report- Not including Hawaii, succeeded in chipping away A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY, NOVEMBER DECEMBER 22, 26, 2018 2013

Thurmond {continued from Pg. A-1} fornia’s teachers. child starts school on the “We talked to voters same foot, and provid- across the state, and told ing universal preschool to to attend Temple University, State Assembly in 2014. In them what this election California’s children. And where he became student the State Assembly, Thur- means for each of us: it It means stopping Donald body president. mond authored legislation means giving every kidTrump and Betsy DeVos’s Thurmond has devoted that expanded the free lunch the opportunity to suc- anti-education agenda his career to public ser- program and moved funding ceed in the 21st century,from coming anywhere vice, specifically to at-riskdirectly from the criminal not just the ones that near California’s public young people. As a social justice system to school dis- show the most potential. schools.” worker, Thurmond spent 20 tricts. He served as Chair of It means funding our pub- Thurmond went on to years working directly with the Assembly Select Com- lic schools at the levels promise, “As Superinten- families and youth in educa- mittee on Science, Technol- they deserve, not pouring dent of Public Instruction, tion, running school-based ogy, Engineering, and Math money into our jails and I’ll fight for these values mental health services and Education. prisons. It means provid- every day. Because these teaching civics, life skills, In his campaign for Su- ing mental health treat- are the values that will and career training. perintendent of Public In- ment for kids, not armingcreate a better life for all Thurmond later served struction, Thurmond was them with guns. It meansthrough the power of pub- on his local city coun- supported by Senator Ka- supporting our teachers, lic education in the great cil, school board, and was mala Harris, the California COURTESY PHOTO not demonizing them. state of California.” elected to the California Democratic Party, and Cali- Tony Thurmond It means ensuring every

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lage.” ine Everything at Taste of Although this is the first Soul Los Angeles.” Finally, time ever Bakewell Media’s Hyundai participated in this Taste of Soul and Hyundai year’s Taste of Soul Family are partnering for a turkey Festival as a sponsor for one giveaway, the two have of the festival’s entertain- been working together sincement stages. These are just a the beginning of this year, few examples of how Hyun- to help meet the needs of dai and Bakewell Media’s the South Los Angeles com- Taste of Soul have been munity. Previously, Hyundai addressing the needs of the in partnership with Taste South LA community and of Soul, created “Hyun- this is only the beginning! dai’s Road to Taste of Soul” “Taste of Soul is more where they highlighted than just a good time. We four local organizations to are dedicated to providing give charitable donations to our community with re- which included: Mothers in sources and opportunities Action, Brotherhood Cru- at every level,” said Danny sade, New Image Emergen- J. Bakewell, Sr. Founder/ cy Shelter for the Homeless, Creator of Taste of Soul and and actress Wendy Raquel Chairman of Bakewell Me- Robinson’s Amazing Grace dia. “This turkey give away Conservatory. was but a small part of our Next, Hyundai in part- ongoing partnership with nership with Taste of Soul Hyundai Motor of America. created a contest to ac- Through this partnership, knowledge the residents ofwe are excited to have the Los Angeles who were - makopportunity to better serve ing the city a better place by those in our community who awarding one winner with a are in the most need during brand new car. This year’s the holidays and throughout theme was titled, “Reimag- the year.”

Villanueva {continued from Pg. A-1} relationship between the how to] contain it and - pre department and the commu- vent anyone else from being nity. impacted by it. This will im- “[The officers] getting prove the odds for a better to know the community and outcome.” the community getting to During the interview, know who they are [so] the in LA County sheriff chal- times of crisis and in times lenger also discussed his of conflict, we know each plans for increasing Afri- other,” said Villanueva in a can American enrollment previous interview with the for both men and women at LA Sentinel. “If you have LASD. a wayward son or daughter If Villanueva wins the who is on psychiatric medi- LA County sheriff race, he cation that has issues, they will make history as the first are going to know about Democrat to do in 138 years it. If you have the deputies and will be the first person to pull up [on a 911 call] - be replace an incumbent in 100 cause [someone is] doing years. something really bizarre and For the latest election someone’s life is in danger, news, visit www.lasentinel. you can call the cops and net and download the LA they will know what the Sentinel mobile app through deal is. They [will] know Google Play and the Apple what the behavior is [and Store. COURTESY PHOTO A-8 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES NOVEMBER SENTINEL 22, 2018A-9

City News serviCe days off. I want to thank me sode,’’ “Beautiful,’’ “Drop sion documentary series, for never quitting. I want to It Like It’s Hot,’’ “Signs,’’ “Snoop Dogg’s Father Rapper Snoop Dogg, a thank me for always being a “Sensual Seduction’’ and Hood.’’ 16-time Grammy nominee, giver, and trying to give more “I Wanna Rock.’’ Snoop Dogg has had received a star on the Hol- than I receive. I want to thank Snoop Dogg’s 16th and supporting and cameo lywood Walk of Fame today, me for trying to do more right most recent studio album, roles in such films as four days before the 25th an- than wrong. I want to thank ``Snoop Dogg Presents “Training Day,’’ “Starsky niversary of the release of his me for just being me at all Bible Of Love,’’ was re- & Hutch’’ and “Bruno.’’ debut album ``Doggystyle.’’ times.’’ leased March 16, debuted He has appeared on such Talk show host Jimmy His star is the 2,651st on at No. 1 on the Billboard scripted television series Kimmel, record producer the famed walk. charts and stayed there for as “One Life to Live,’’ Quincy Jones and the rapper Born Calvin Broadus on eight weeks. It was his first “Empire,’’ “Monk’’ and Dr. Dre were among those at- Oct. 20, 1971 in Long Beach, foray into the gospel mu- ``Las Vegas,’’ and has tending the ceremony in front he got his stage name from sic genre. been a voice actor on epi- of the El Capitan Entertain- his mother Beverly who Snoop Dogg and life- sodes of ”The Simpsons’’ ment Center on Hollywood joked he looked like the Pea- style guru Martha Stewart and “King of the Hill.’’ Boulevard where Kimmel’s nuts character Snoopy. have co-hosted the VH1 Snoop Dogg estab- show is taped. Snoop Dogg’s rap career variety series, ``Martha lished the Snoop Youth After thanking friends began by making mixtapes & Snoop’s Potluck Din- Football League in 2005. and family, Snoop Dogg with his cousins Nate Dogg ner Party’’ since 2016. His Snoop Dogg’s brushes ended his acceptance speech and Lil 1/2 Dead and friend other television projects with the law began as a by quipping, ‘‘I want to thank Warren G. One tape was WILLY SANJUAN/INVISION/AP have included the 2002- teenager and include the me.’’ heard by Dr. Dre, who invit- Rapper Snoop Dogg 03 MTV sketch comedy 1996 acquittal with his ‘‘I want to thank me for ed him to audition. series “Doggy Fizzle Tele- bodyguard of first- and believing in me,’’ he said. “Doggystyle,’’ released million copies worldwide clude “Gin & Juice,’’ vizzle,’’ the 2009 MTV second-degree murder ‘‘I want to thank me for do- on Nov. 23, 1993, debuted through November 2015. “Who Am I? (What’s My talk show, “Dogg After charges in the 1993 shoot- ing all this hard work. I want at No. 1 on the Billboard Snoop Dogg’s other Name?),’’ “Nuthin’ But A Dark’’ and the 2007-09 ing death of a gang mem- to thank me for having no 200 and sold more than 11 memorable works in- `G’ Thang,’’ “Next Epi- E! Entertainment Televi- ber at a Palms park.

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Tosha Whitten-Griggs CHERYL BOONE ISAACS

(L-R) Ayanna Williams Henderson, BPRS-LA Co- SENTINEL STAFF - Top Row: Amanda Scurlock, Lau- President Board of Directors; Shawn Smiith, BPRS-LA ren Jones, Cora Jackson-Fossett, Kimberlee Buck, Pa- President-Elect, Neil Foote, BPRS-LA President Board mela Bakewell, Angela Howard, Lauren Brazil, and of Directors and Albert Lord, Deputy for Council Presi- Brian Carter. Bottom Row: Brandon I. Brooks, Sentinel dent Herb Wesson Office Managing Editor receives Power Press Award ALL PHOTOS BY KRISTINA DIXON/LASENTINEL

Lindsay Wagner Michael Lewellen

Power Press Award Honorees: Tre’vell Anderson, Power of Influence Award Honorees: Kiki Ayers, Nina Parker, Beverly White and Brandon I. Brooks Everertte Taylor and Karen Civil Kristin Robinson Leshelle V. Sargent Bennett currently holds which is an affiliate chap- White. “I’m grateful be- director for Beats by Dre, the title of global head ter of the NBPRS. yond words for longevity Civil has spent her sub- of social and influencer The NBPRS was co- and friends and the sup- sequent years as a multi- marketing for YouTube founded by Tobin in 1998 portive community like faceted entrepreneur who Originals and YouTube with a mission to serve Los Angeles has proven to operates a media company TV. Cheryl Boone Isaacs, as “an advocate for Black be for me.” and provides digital strat- president of the Academy professionals in public Fellow recipients of egy for musical artists like of Motion Picture Arts and relations, media relations, the Power Press award Nicki Minaj, YG, Nipsey Sciences since 2013 and is corporate communica- were award-winning jour- Hussle, and a host of oth- serving a second term was tions, investor relations, nalist Tre’Vell Anderson, ers. another of the Pat Tobin government affairs, com- E! News correspondent Honored alongside honorees. She is the firstmunity relations, and re- Nina Parker, and manag- Civil with Power of In- Ellene V. Miles Erika Bennett African American to hold lated fields” by providinging editor of the L.A. Sen- fluence awards were this title with the Acad- peer-to-peer supports, tinel and L.A. Watts Times Ke’Andrea “Kiki” Ayers, emy. mentorship, networking, Brandon Brooks. C.E.O. of Ayers Publicity, “Throughout my career job opportunities, and ca- Brooks emphasized and entrepreneur and mar- the diversity was close reer advancement strate- the symbiotic relationship keting executive, Everette to nil, it’s very slowly gies. between Black press and Taylor. grown,” remarked Isaacs. Tobin’s firm, Tobin Black & publicists. The PR Power Pro “I strongly believe that Associates, is one of the “Being an editor for award recipients included people who have any kind most prominent minor- a Black newspaper, we Kenya Fiend-Daniel, jour- of power should hire, men- ity, female-owned public wouldn’t exist without nalist turned communica- tor and promote.” relations firms in the- na Black publicists and espe- tions executive for Trader The other Pat Tobin tion. In 2008, she lost her cially the Black publicists Joe’s; Kristin Robinson, Melissa Mills Kenya Friend-Daniel honorees of 2018 were El- battle to cancer at the age of Los Angeles,” Brooks vice president of brand lene V. Miles, senior vice of 65. Her impact has left proclaimed. “My job is to marketing and commu- president of intersectional a lasting impression on the effect change, be an ad- nications at Shondaland; marketing at Sony Pic- world of public relations, vocate. I think the point and Leshelle V. Sargent, tures Entertainment; Lind- especially in the greater of Black press is to be the directory or publicity for say Wagner, vice presi- Los Angeles area. Many of voice of our people, our Warner Bros. Worldwide dent at Ketchum; Michael the honorees shared their community, speaking for Television. PR Power Lewellen, vice president of personal connection to this ourselves. That’s the creed Player honorees included corporate communications public relations jugger- of the Black press.” senior corporate com- for APR; Tosha Whitten- naut, including longtime The evening honored a munications manager for Griggs, TV One’s senior news anchor and reporter wide array of talented Af- LinkedIn Talent Solutions, vice president of public re- Beverly White. rican Americans, many of Imani Greene; public rela- Imani Greene Beverly White lations; and Shawn Smith, “Pat was the glue,” whom exhibited the pas- tions manager at Cartoon director of public relations recalled White, who was sion that has no doubt fu- Network, Melissa Mills; and brand partnerships honored with the Power eled their success. and manager of the origi- with MGA Entertainment. Press award. When White Power of Influence nal film publicity team at All of the recipients became a local news re- honoree Karen Civil, gave Netflix, Kevin Stuckey. mirrored the sentiments porter in Los Angeles 26 an emotionally charged that there is a need for years ago, she shared that speech where she thanked For more information inclusion particularly of Tobin sent her a Varnette her late brother for provid- on the Black Public Rela- Blacks in their respec- Honeywood greeting card ing her the strength and tions Society L.A., please tive positions and fields,with a personal written motivation to continue visit bprsla.org and follow which is consistent with message. building her brand. After them on social media @ the vision of the founding “She became my in- spending several years as BPRSLA. members of the BPRSLA, stant family,” added the digital and marketing Kevin Stuckey KEVIN FRAZIER A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 In Defeat, Abrams Emerges as Leading Voting Rights Advocate BY BILL BARROW my outrage and silent in my what her next bid for public Associated Press rebuke,” she said of conven- office would be, but makes tional expectations. “But clear she’s not bowing out. Stacey Abrams broke stoicism is a luxury and Her next chance in Georgia the rules of politics until the silence is a weapon for those would be to challenge for very end. who would quiet the voices Republican Sen. David The Georgia Democrat of the people.” Perdue’s seat in 2020. who came about 60,000 She told AP her goal “My mission is to take votes shy of becoming with Fair Fight Georgia “is a little bit of time to decom- America’s first black female to make sure that when the press, and then No. 1, file governor refused to follow next campaign happens, this lawsuit, get this organ- the traditional script for there is a clear understand- ization off the ground, get a defeated politicians who ing of what occurred” in her little bit of rest and then get offer gracious congratula- loss to Kemp. to work figuring out what tions to their victorious Georgia Democrats said we can do to not only help competitor and gently exit Abrams has little choice but Georgia but help the United the stage. Instead, Abrams to continue highlighting States,” she told the AP. took an unapologetically problems. History offers some indignant tone that estab- ALYSSA POINTER/ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION VIA AP “The middle ground parallels. lished her as a leading vot- Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams makes remarks during a press confer- here is simple: ‘Count every Democrat Al Gore fell ing rights advocate. ence at the Abrams Headquarters in Atlanta, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. Democrat Stacey vote,’” said Allegra just short of the presidency Abrams says she will file a federal lawsuit to challenge the “gross mismanagement” of “I acknowledge that for- Lawrence-Hardy, Abrams’ in 2000 after a U.S. Georgia elections. Abrams made the comments in a Friday speech, shortly after she said campaign chairman. Supreme Court ruling that mer Secretary of State Brian she can’t win the race, effectively ending her challenge to Republican Brian Kemp. Kemp will be certified as the Buddy Darden, a for- affirmed Republican victor in the 2018 guberna- “For many years, people pointed to absentee ballots “She seems to think mer congressman who George W. Bush’s victory torial election,” Abrams said have been too concerned thrown out by what she there are only two branches chaired the campaign of in Florida. Gore never in a fiery 12-minute address. about the optics of their called “the handwriting of government: executive Abrams’ Democratic pri- returned to politics, but he “But to watch an elected actions as opposed to the police,” a shortage of paper and judicial,” said Debbie mary rival, agreed. Darden, established himself as a official ... baldly pin his impact of their actions,” ballots to back up broken- Dooley, a Georgia-based who is White, said Abrams leading advocate for hopes for election on the Palmieri added, saying that down voting machines and activist who was among the proved wrong the “old addressing climate change. suppression of the people’s addressing some voters’lack Georgia’s so-called “exact early national tea party lead- dinosaurs like me” who Republican Richard democratic right to vote has of faith in the system is match” voter registration ers. “I’m just disappointed thought a Black woman Nixon lost a bitter presi- been truly appalling.” “more important than wor- rules that require informa- that her immediate adversar- couldn’t compete in a gen- dential election to John “So let’s be clear,” rying what might offend tion on voter applications to ial response is to file law- eral election in the Deep Kennedy in 1960, then fol- Abrams concluded, “this is people who may or may not precisely match state and suits when there are a lot of South. “She did it by get- lowed with a loss in the not a speech of concession.” vote for you four years from federal files. people on the Republican ting folks out that no one 1962 California governor’s Pointedly refusing to now.” While state law allows side who see a need for else could,” Darden said. election, prompting a bitter concede would typically Republican Rick Tyler, a “no viable remedy,” she said some of the reforms she “Now she has their back, concession speech in which risk drawing a “sore loser” topadvisertoSen.Ted she plans to file federal legal wants.” and that’s a good thing for he declared himself done label that would be impossi- Cruz’s 2016 presidential action challenging various For starters, Dooley the party, a good thing for with politics. Six years ble to shake in any future campaign, said “botched aspects of the electoral sys- cited an absentee ballot the state.” later, he was elected presi- political campaign. But concessions have hurt peo- tem Kemp oversaw until he process that varies from Palmieri, the former dent, capitalizing on Democrats and even some ple before,” but he said it’s resigned as secretary of state county to county and Geor- Obama and Clinton advis- Democrats’ Vietnam-era Republicans say she is like- too simple to say Abrams two days after the Nov. 6 gia’s reliance on electronic er, said Abrams can fill an disarray. ly to emerge from the close- “botched” anything because election. She also launched voting machines with no important national void. Cruz found himself in ly fought governor’s race some of her criticism has the new nonprofit group paper trail, a system a feder- Republicans, she said, have Republican crosshairs in with her political future on merit. “Fair Fight Georgia” to al judge already has harshly spent a generation focused 2016, when he spoke at the solid ground. “I wish we could all advocate for changes. criticized in a separate case. on passing GOP-friendly Republican convention but “There was a time when have faith in the system and In an interview Sunday, “If they try to do it all voting rules, redrawing dis- notably refused to endorse this may have been a bad the process,” Tyler said. she confirmed the federal through the federal courts, trict boundaries and elect- nominee Donald Trump for look, but I’m not sure that’s “Then we could count votes, lawsuit would be filed this it’s going to end up with ing like-minded secretaries president. Weeks ago, where we are in politics any- listen to gracious concession week. “We are going to ask people resenting her,” Doo- of state like Kemp. The left Trump and Cruz embraced more,” said Jen Palmieri, speeches and all just move the court to use all the legal ley predicted. has answered with a less- on a Texas campaign stage, who served as communica- on. That’s not where we remedies possible to force In her speech Friday, effective patchwork of helping Cruz to a hard- tions director for President are.” reform in our electoral sys- Abrams said “pundits and lawyers and think tanks. fought re-election victory Barack Obama’s White Abrams cited a litany of tem,” she told The Associat- hyper-partisans” would “She would be a formida- to the Senate. House and for Hillary Clin- problems that she said add ed Press. object to her flouting “nor- ble force on that front,” The lesson, Palmieri ton’s 2016 presidential cam- up to systemic voter sup- Some Republicans mal order” for losing candi- Palmieri said. said, is that “voters let paign. pression. She specifically rebuked her approach. dates. “I should be stoic in Abrams did not say these things play out.” First Black Democratic Nominee for Florida Governor Concedes BY GARY FINEOUT AND Democrat Andrew DeSantis a racist. I’m sim- BRENDAN FARRINGTON Gillum says he is ending ply saying the racists Associated Press his hard-fought race for believe he’s a racist,” Florida governor and has Gillum said previously. Andrew Gillum, who congratulated Republican Gillum’s announcement tried to energize Florida’s Ron DeSantis (Nov. 17) came as most Florida coun- young and minority voters “This has been the jour- ties were winding down through a Democratic ney of our lives,” said their hand recount in the coalition seeking to end Gillum, appearing in the state’s contentious U.S. two decades of Republican video with his wife, R. Jai Senate race. The smattering control of the governor’s Gillum. “Although nobody of results publicly posted office, ended his hard- wanted to be governor Saturday showed that Dem- fought campaign Saturday more than me that this was ocratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nel- as the state’s first black not just about an election son was only gaining a few nominee for the post. cycle. This was about cre- hundred votes in his bitter Gillum, whose refrain ating the type of change in contest with outgoing Gov. had been “bring it home” this state that really allows Rick Scott, a Republican. as he recounted stories of for the voices of everyday State officials ordered a growing up poor in the people to show up again in manual recount earlier in the state, concluded his cam- our government, in our week after a legally required paign with a Facebook state, and in our communi- AP PHOTO/STEVE CANNON, PHELAN M. EBENHACK machine recount showed video he recorded along- ties. We know that this This combination of November 2018 photo shows Andrew Gillum, left, the Democratic that Scott led incumbent side his wife in a park. fight continues.” candidate for governor, and Republican candidate Ron DeSantis. On Saturday, Nov. 17, Democrat Bill Nelson by In his four-minute plus Gillum’s concession 2018, Gillum ended his hard-fought campaign, just hours before counties must turn in about 12,600 votes. More video, Gillum congratulat- came hours before Flori- their official results following days of recounting ballots. than eight million voters ed Republican Ron DeSan- da’s counties must turn in cast ballots in the race. tis and also vowed to their official results at noon results by noon Sunday. of all parties across our run for re-election. Nelson and Democrats remain politically active Sunday after tense days of Gillum’s concession state. But campaigns of DeSantis is a former filed several lawsuits fol- even though his term as recounting ballots in both assures Florida Republi- ideas must give way to gov- Navy officer who graduat- lowing the close election, mayor of the Florida capi- the gubernatorial and a cans will retain their grasp erning and bringing people ed from Yale University challenging everything tal of Tallahassee ends next U.S. Senate contest — two on the governor’s office together to secure Florida’s before getting his law from the state’s signature week. Of his future plans, nationally watched since Jeb Bush’s term start- future. With the campaign degree at Harvard Univer- mismatch law to deadlines Gillum said: “stay tuned.” midterm elections that have ing in 1999. now over, that’s where all sity. for mail-in ballots. Gillum, just 39 years keep the presidential swing DeSantis, 40, was con- of my focus will be.” He gained name recog- If the 76-year-old Nel- old, earned national atten- state on edge since Election sidered an underdog before DeSantis stumbled out nition during the primary son loses, it would likely tion and financial backing Day. Trump tweeted his support of the gate after winning with more than 100 appear- spell an end to a lengthy from well-known liberal Gillum’s brief remarks for DeSantis in December, the Aug. 28 primary, telling ances on Fox News, often political career that stretch- billionaires with his first came hours after President a month before DeSantis Fox News that voters to defend the president. es back four decades. Nel- bid for statewide office. He Donald Trump, who at one even entered the race. shouldn’t “monkey this up” DeSantis ran a largely son was first elected to the ran on a liberal platform point in the campaign had Trump campaigned to help by electing Gillum. negative campaign, calling U.S. Senate in 2000. A win that included expanding sharply criticized Gillum, push DeSantis to a primary Despite implications Gillum a socialist and say- for Scott would mark his Medicaid and raising taxes praised him for running a victory in August and visit- that DeSantis is racially ing he oversaw one of the third victory since the mul- to spend more on education tough race. ed Florida two more times insensitive — an idea he most corrupt and crime-rid- timillionaire businessman even though both ideas “He will be a strong to help the Republican in angrily disputed during a den cities in the state. launched his political would have been hard to Democrat warrior long into the final days of the elec- debate — he is poised to Trump joined in on the crit- career in 2010. In each pass through the GOP-con- the future - a force to reck- tion. officially win the state that icism, tweeting similar race, Scott has barely trolled Legislature. on with!” said Trump in a DeSantis’s campaign Trump carried in 2016. He messages. The corruption edged his Democratic His final act as a candi- Twitter post. did not respond to Gillum’s has promised to keep intact allegation stemmed from a opponent. date was less confronta- Gillum had initially remarks, pointing instead many of the same policies continuing FBI investiga- State law requires a tional than that of another conceded to DeSantis on to a statement the former on education and health tionintoCityHallthat machine recount in races prominent African Ameri- election night, but he congressman put out two care that have been in place Gillum has said he is not a where the margin is 0.5 can candidate in this year’s retracted it as the razor-thin days ago. by previous Republican target of and is cooperating percentage points or less. midterm elections: Stacy margin between the two “Campaigns are meant governors. with; the charge that Talla- Once that recount was Abrams in neighboring candidates narrowed. But to be vigorously debated DeSantis ran as a polit- hassee had the state’s high- complete, if the differences Georgia ended her cam- he still trailed DeSantis by contests of ideas and com- ical outsider despite serv- est crime rate was false. in any of the races are 0.25 paign for governor on Fri- more than 30,000 votes fol- peting visions for the ing three terms in Congress Gillum portrayed percentage points or less, a day, ceding to a Republican lowing a legally required future,” DeSantis said. and running for the U.S. DeSantis as racially divi- hand recount is ordered. with an unapologetically machine recount. Counties “The campaign for gover- Senate in 2016, before sive, repeatedly pointing Local canvassing boards indignant tone establishing are wrapping up a hand nor achieved this objective dropping out of the race out his “monkey this up” only review ballots where a herself as a leading voting recount this weekend and as evidenced by historic when Republican Sen. comment. vote was not recorded by rights advocate. must submit their official voter turnout from people Marco Rubio decided to “I’m not calling Mr. voting machines. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-11 Mississippi Senate Race May be Defining Moment for Black Voters BY KHALIL ABDULLAH her culture,” Cummings said. Americans to vote Republi- elevated DeSantis’s visibili- Ethnic Media Services In the Nov. 6 mid-terms, can. ty by “giving him a shoulder Hyde-Smith finished in a But in Mississippi, in to lean on, much like with Mississippi Senator Cin- dead heat with former Mis- precincts where well-to-do Supreme Court Judge dy Hyde-Smith’s remark to a sissippi congressman Mike and middle-class African Kavanaugh. colleague that “If he invited Espy, an African American Americans reside, Trump’s “Had Gillum been me to a public hanging, I’d who was the Clinton admin- tax cuts had no measurable White, he would have won be on the front row” puts the istration Secretary of Agri- impact in the mid-terms, by 99 percent, he’s that Magnolia State at center culture, in a four-way Senate according to Charles Taylor, much more qualified than stage for Black voters in the race. principal and founder of DeSantis. 2018 mid-term elections. The two now will face Peyton Strategies, LLC, “He was too progressive. Mississippi had the high- each other in a runoff special AP PHOTO/ROGELIO V. SOLIS based in Jackson, Miss. And he was going to raise AP PHOTO/ROGELIO V. SOLIS est number of lynchings in election on Nov. 27. Hyde- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R- Though he has provided taxes. It was honest for him to Miss., campaigns Tuesday, Mike Espy who is seeking to the United States between Smith was appointed by consulting services for the unseat appointed U.S. Sen. say, but you don’t talk about 1882 and 1968, according to Mississippi’s governor to fill Nov. 6, 2018, at Mama Espy campaign, he is not a raising taxes with White folk. Hamil's Restaurant in Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., NAACP records. the remaining two years of spokesperson. He should have done what Madison, Miss. and serve the last two Hyde-Smith’s explana- the Senate seat when Thad “Precinct 83 is an afflu- years of the six-year term White folks do, lie; raise tion that her phrase “was an Cochran vacated it due to ill- record numbers for mid-term ent Black precinct in Jack- vacated when Republican taxes once he got in.” ‘exaggerated expression of ness. elections due to the desire to son. Espy got 97.67 percent Thad Cochran retired for Taxcutswerealsoin regard’ drew outrage from As a Trump-endorsed see Trump’s power curbed,” of the vote,” Taylor said. “In health reasons, speaks play in the predominantly Dr. Maya R. Cummings, candidate, she is in lockstep Cummings observed. Precinct 84, 95 percent. before the leadership of Democratic state of Mary- president and CEO of Glob- with the president’s agenda, “African Americans Precinct 85, predominantly Working Together Jackson land, where Democratic during their luncheon and al Policy Solutions, veteran one Cummings finds polar- know exactly what Trump is Black middle class, 97.2 per- gubernatorial candidate Ben accountability session, Capitol Hill staffer and for- izing. and what he means for our cent.” Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 Jealous, African American mer vice president of According to initial Pew future. Indeed, he has made Raynard Jackson, a in Jackson, Miss. and a former NAACP presi- research and programs at the Research data, in the 2018 no effort to hide his disdain Black Republican, is presi- dent, was defeated by Congressional Black Caucus mid-terms, African Ameri- for African Americans and dent and CEO of a govern- the people. We hear it over Republican incumbent Larry Foundation. cans voted at 90 percent for other historically marginal- ment affairs and public rela- and over from Black candi- Hogan, who won a second “[It] shows how little Democratic candidates; nine ized groups.” tions firm in Washington, dates, Gillum included. But term. regard her forebears had for percent for Republicans. Some black analysts D.C. who has worked on if you speak to a Latino can- African American Dem- Blacks they murdered and “African Americans and argue that a tax-cut-driven numerous Republican cam- didate, he will tell you exact- ocrats crossed party lines, mutilated and how their at- other people of color were bump in personal income paigns, including Ron ly what he will do for the not en masse but in signifi- rocities are still accepted in motivated to turn out in should prompt African DeSantis’ gubernatorial Latino community.” cant numbers, in part campaign in Florida against Kevin McNeir, editor of because they felt Hogan’s the Democratic candidate, the Miami Times during the tax reduction initiatives had After Midterms, Democratic Andrew Gillum, mayor of hanging chad controversy in improved their personal Tallahassee. the Bush-Gore 2010 election finances. Though not an ardent andnoweditoroftheWash- Yet, as The Baltimore Trumpfan,Jacksoncriti- ington Informer, finds some Sun noted the day after the Hopefuls Eye Early-Voting States cizes the Democratic party truth in Jackson’s assertions, election, “No coattails: for failing to deliver policies but takes each candidate on Maryland voters backed that enable African Ameri- his or her own merits. Republican Gov. Hogan, but cans to reach economic inde- “I’m an independent. also showed their disdain for pendence. Democrats haven’t done a Trump.” “I carried this message damn thing for me, includ- In exit polling, and across the state to Black ing Barack Obama. I’ve across racial lines, voters communities, ‘how much been Black all my life, so I rejected what they per- are you willing to pay to don’t care about your color. ceived as Trump’s divisive- make history?’” Jackson I’m not going to vote for you ness, apparently despite explained. just because you’re Black.” whatever personal gain He says Gillum’s vow to Regardless of African they may have derived increase the minimum wage American voters’ views on from his tax cuts. Sen. Kamala Harris Gov. Deval Patrick Sen. Cory Booker and raise taxes to accom- Trump, McNeir attributes Charles Taylor described plish policy objectives make the Democrats’ success in this year’s mid-terms in Mis- BY MEG KINNARD tenders to see how their Press that South Carolina Florida’s costs for electing the mid-terms to their expan- sissippi as historic. “In the Associated Press messages play to a signifi- strategist Phil Chambers had its first African American sive field of qualified candi- 2014 mid-terms, for all vot- cant population of minority been hired by a political governor too high. dates. ers, we had 631,000 voters; Democrats pondering voters. action committee aligned “I’d ask a Black busi- “From women, to Mus- in this one, close to 2020 presidential bids in the Ahead of the 2018 with the mayor, Democratic nessman, ‘Which of your lims, to Native Americans, 900,000.” aftermath of the midterm midterms, former Vice Pres- Victory Fund. Chambers employees are you going to to transgender, to veterans -- Indeed, the Hyde-Smith elections are pivoting from ident Joe Biden stumped in served as an adviser on lay off?’ They’d stop and all those numbers went up. versus Espy contest may be campaigning for other can- the state with Democratic Smith's gubernatorial cam- say, ‘I hadn’t thought of it The result is the most signif- the defining moment for didates across the country to gubernatorial nominee paign, as well as chief of like that.’” icant increase in Democratic how black voters view the refocusing on their own James Smith. Independent staff to the South Carolina Jackson derides African House members since political landscape in 2020. efforts, including moves in Vermont Sen. Bernie Democratic Party. American candidates he Watergate. That’s truly note- Echoing Cummings, early-voting states like Sanders spoke at a “Medic- Saloni Sharma, a former claims are fearful of being worthy. Now, Trump can McNeir said, “The hatred South Carolina. are for All” rally, organized staffer to Massachusetts openly vocal advocates for spin it all he wants to.” that has been under the radar On Friday, former Mas- by the South Carolina arm Sen. Elizabeth Warren, their own people. But McNeir does believe in America has gotten an sachusetts Gov. Deval of Our Revolution, an off- came to South Carolina ear- “Obama said he was Trump’s influence in Florida invitation from Trump to Patrick is set to deliver a shoot of Sanders’ 2016 lier this year to take over going to be president of all was significant because he express yourself.” keynote address at an Urban White House bid. Celebrity communications for the League fundraiser in lawyer Michael Avenatti state party. Other Warren Charleston. It's the latest campaigned with Democrat- staffers are working with visit to the state for Patrick, ic congressional candidate state parties in other early- Massachusetts' first black Sean Carrigan, telling AP he voting states including governor. He is among the got a warm reception from Nevada and New Hamp- more than two dozen voters, who see him “as a shire. Democrats whose names are fighter, someone who could Booker and Garcetti are being mentioned as potential potentially take down Don- expected to return to South White House contenders. ald Trump.” Former U.S. Carolina in the coming Many of them, includ- Attorney General Eric Hold- weeks. Booker made his ini- ing U.S. Sens. Cory Book- er spoke at a Charleston tial visit in October, speak- er, Kamala Harris and Jeff NAACP gathering. ing at a rally in the Demo- Merkley, have already Some potential candi- cratic stronghold of Orange- begun to visit South Caroli- dates are making staff burg and addressing voters na. Home to the first-in- moves in the early state, too. in Charleston. Garcetti has the-South primary, South On Wednesday, an already hosted a fundraiser Carolina provides the first adviser to Los Angeles for state Democrats, bring- real opportunity for poten- Mayor Eric Garcetti con- ing in $100,000 for the tial White House con- firmed to The Associated party. Rep. Bass Statement of Concern Regarding the Appointment of Lana Marks as Unites States Ambassador to South Africa SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE be ambassadors, especially to sensitive countries such Rep. Karen Bass (D- as South Africa, where less Calif.), top Democrat serv- than 70 years ago, the Unit- ing on the House Foreign ed States refused to stand Affairs Subcommittee on with the rest of the world in Africa, issued the follow- opposing the Apartheid ing statement after the regime established there. appointment of Lana Rep. Karen Bass South Africa is a key strate- Marks at United States gic partner and a key ally Ambassador to South imperative that people with on the continent and I look Africa. strong backgrounds rele- forward to continuing our “I’m encouraged that vant to the countries they work to build capacity the Trump administration will serve are appointed to there.” and the State Department are expressing interest in staffing important U.S. JAZZ RECORDS diplomatic posts in African WANTED countries. This is absolute- ly essential to bettering our Top Dollar For Your relationship with the coun- tries on the continent and Jazz Records, R&B, Blues the economic opportunities they offer. We Come to you, or come to me “In order for our coun- Mint Condition try to fully take advantage 213-332-3624 of these opportunities, it is THURSDAY,A-6 LOS NOVEMBER ANGELES SENTINEL22, 2018 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY LASENTINEL.NET A-129, 2014

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As I celebrate this “backyards,” we could ter and to take your eyes Thanksgiving, I am re- have what we desire. off your own problems minded of all my bless- Whenever I am go- is when we stop and help ings; no matter what the ing through any specificsomeone else. What bet- year may have tried to challenge I stop and ask ter time than the holidays? throw my way. Years ago I myself is this my crop or There are plenty of organi- heard someone say, “when my cross? In other words, zations, houses of worship Mae Mae (my moth- disabled veteran, newly stop demanding apolo- you stop and count all of is this something I created or community centers that er) used to say, “Don’t elected Texas congress- gies and firings of people. the good things in your (crop) or is this something could use a helping hand let your left hand know man Dan Crenshaw. Their Demand that comedy ac- life, all the things you were I must experience because right now. There are no what your right hand is joint statement crossed tually be funny, but let’s spared from, all the things of situations beyond my excuses of how you can doing.” In the context of the political divide…left be good people.” (That you didn’t have to check control (cross)? I be- help someone else and, her statement, it was most many highly impressed. first sentence--”SEALs when you went to the doc- lieve when we stop and who knows, it might even likely brokered with a lot The most impressive mo- don’t get offended,”--puts tor’s office, you can’t help analyze a situation and put a smile on your own of wisdom. She was say- ment came on Election the whole event into per- but stop and think about then learn the lesson, it face. ing, don’t tell all your night. Crenshaw respond- fect perspective. When God’s grace and mercy in will help us not to repeat As for me and my business to one person or ed to a reporter’s question you’ve faced death over your life and give thanks.” negative cycles and it will house, we are going to one friend. Don’t show about the joke: “You may and over, when you’ve There will be storms that help us have an attitude of continue doing our part to all your feelings out in be surprised to hear he’s a been through some of the come into our lives (exter- gratitude for being able to help others and be grateful the open. The one you tell congressional candidate most rigorous training nal and internal), but when come through to the other for each other. My family all to may be the one who from Texas, and not a hit and worked in some of the we get hit with various tri- side. If I am honest, when continues to grow (grand- might hurt you more. The man in a porno movie.” harshest conditions on the als and tribulations, that is I really assess what I am baby number two is on the problem with that kind of After giggling at his own planet, when you’re able truly when we must stop going through, and it is way) and I am grateful for thinking is that you can- joke, he added, “I’m sorry, to do things most people and give thanks; no matter not what I wanted, I real- life, legacy and for what not and should not live I know he lost his eye in can’t imagine...a little what. ize I played a role in get- I’ve been able not only in this world as a loner. war or whatever.” Cren- tasteless comedy from a I recently had the ting there and it is up to to go through, but also to We’ve seen that “lon- shaw showed what true sickly 25-year-old just privilege to connect with me to get out of it. Ask grow through. I will keep ers” can be destructive emotional intelligence isn’t a big deal. Get over a group of special wom- yourself what you can do my eyes focused and give individuals, personally sounds like. “Davidson it people--we all have en. As we all shared and to improve your situation thanks for what I have and collectively. That’s likes pushing buttons and more important things talked about some of the in order to get on track to and not worry about what problematic. We all need making people uncom- to worry about.”[Minda things we were dealing the life you truly desire. I think might be missing. others in our lives. I am fortable with his comedy. Zetlin INC co-author The with in our day to day As we celebrate After all, I’ve learned to attentively sensitive to After a few more such Geek Gap) The left and lives, we had to remind Thanksgiving and prepare appreciate the view from the happenings around comments, a picture of the right can learn from ourselves to stay focused for the holiday season, I where I stand. Don’t let us and the interpreta- then-candidate Crenshaw this simple, dynamic ex- and to remember what is encourage you to stop and anything or anyone steal tion and understanding appeared. Crenshaw, a ample. Stop grandstand- important and go back to think about all your bless- your joy! Happy Thanks- of what is actually go- Navy lost his right eye ing, boasting, name call- our core values. It is so ings. Yes, there is turmoil giving!!! ing on. What we see may to an IED in Afghanistan ing and reciprocal hatred. easy to get caught up in all around us, especially not be actually what is during his third tour of the trap of comparing our as it relates to some of Healing Without Hate: behind the scenes or the duty, wears a large black Jeanette Grattan lives with others, espe- the things that we face It’s a choice. It’s a life- complete meaning of the eye patch. Davidson said, Parker, Founder/Super- cially with social media day to day in the political style. Pass it on! happenings.“Mocked by Crenshaw himself, how- intendent Today’s Fresh and how we all want to and economic realm (and Saturday Night Live’s ever, was not calling for Start Charter Schools. paint a picture-perfect life. maybe even in our own Visit www.WendyEn- SNL Cast member Pete an apology. On Election www.todaysfreshstart. In reality, no one has a personal circles). But if terprises.com and www. Davidson for his missing night, fresh from his win, org 4514 Crenshaw BL., picture-perfect life, but we we are alive and healthy, forgivingforliving.org. eye, the Navy SEAL’s a TV reporter asked about LA 90043 323-293-9826 can have a life that is just we have another opportu- Wendy is a coach, consul- response is perfect” is- the incident. “SEALs Author:Inquiring Minds right for us. Oftentimes, if nity to turn things around tant and speaker. You may sued a rare apology as don’t get offended,” Want to Know© Will You we would put in the time and strive to be our best email her at wendy.glad- Davidson appeared with Crenshaw said. “Let’s Marry Me© and energy into watering selves. It is said that one of [email protected]. and harvesting our own the best ways to feel bet-

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(A registrant who CA 90260 County of LOS another under Federal, State, COUNTY OF SUBLETTER Date: October 12, 2018 in the office of the County 2018 declares as true any material ANGELES or common law (See Section SS Maurice A. Leiter Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Mailing Address: PO BOX 14411 et seq., Business and IN THE DISTRICT COURT Judge of the Superior Court in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and 43545 , LOS ANGELES, CA Professions Code). 9th JUDICIAL DISTRICT 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/18 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the 90043 Original Filing Plaintiff/Petitioner: Elizabeth CNS-3189563# 40 days after any change Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/18 Jane Morris LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor SHALONDA REDDIE , CNS-3189895# vs. statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to 14517 LARCH AVE APT 4 , LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Defendant/Respondent: Jake 17913 other than a change in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars LAWNDALE, CA 90260 Malcolm Sansing in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE TO Jake Malcolm FICTITIOUS a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Christopher Holbert, Owner an Individual NAME STATEMENT Sansing, DEFENDANT/ Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2018258535 RESPODENT DEFENDANT/ BUSINESS Statement must be filed 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los business on 10/2018. The following person(s) is RESPONDENT’S CURRENT before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the Angeles on November 2, I declare that all information (are) doing business as: ADDRESS UNKNOWN NAMES January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section 2018 in this statement is true and EVERYDAY PEOPLE, 1254 You are notified that a Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who S CLOVERDALE AVENUE, Complaint for Divorce; has must be accompanied by the in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material APT 1 , LOS ANGELES, been filed in the Wyoming Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section CA 90019 County of LOS District Court for the 9th FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and ANGELES Judicial District, whose NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed at the end of five years from Professions code that the ROBIN ROUNTREE, 1254 S address is 40 N. Fremont, File No. 2018288758 the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false CLOVERDALE AVE APT 1 , Pinedale, WY 82941 seeking The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES, CA 90019 dissolution of your marriage to (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to MICHAEL TURNER, 1254 S Elizabeth Jane Morris, Decree 1. Between You and Me another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars CLOVERDALE AVE APT 1 , of Divorce; Distributor Co., 2. Bufford or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). LOS ANGELES, CA 90019 Unless you file an Answer and Ricks ATM Networks, 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement 40 days after any change S/SHALONDA REDDIE, DON SYKES, 1254 S Decree of Divorce 1217 S. Gramercy Place, Professions Code). does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the Owner CLOVERDALE AVENUE APT DATED this 31 day of October, Los Angeles, CA 90019, Original the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed 1 , LOS ANGELES, CA 90019 2018. County of LA 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of This business is conducted by BY CLERK OF COURT Articles of Incorporation or CNS-3196593# in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Los Angeles County on a General Partnership S/ Janet K. Montgomery Organization Number: AI LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new 10/15/2018. The registrant(s) started doing Clerk of District Court / #ON: 2908351 or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with business on 07/2013. Deputy Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information Marissa Raider I, Inc., 1217 NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and S. Gramercy Place, Los File No. 2018269867 Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6/18 Angeles, CA 90019; CA The following person(s) is 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 Business Name Statement at the end of five years from declares as true any material CNS-3193552# This business is conducted (are) doing business as: CNS-3196562# must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL by: A Corporation JUST SIMPLE MARKETING, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced 6070 JAYMILLS AVE , LONG The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE to transact business under BEACH, CA 90805 County of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false FOR CHANGE OF NAME the fictitious business name LOS ANGELES NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Case No. 18STC002551 or names listed above on Registered owner(s): File No. 2018285359 Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to Superior Court of California, 11/2018 BRYANT CROOK , 6070 The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars County of Los Angeles I declare that all information JAYMILLS AVE , LONG (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). Petition of: Fadzil Syed in this statement is true and BEACH, CA 90805 HII Organics, 3669 or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change S/ROBIN ROUNTREE, Avarathar for Change of correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted by Homeway Dr, Los Angeles, 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of Partner Name declares as true any material an Individual CA 90008, County of LA Professions Code). a registered owner. A new This statement was filed TO ALL INTERESTED matter pursuant to Section The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): Original Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of PERSONS: 17913 of the Business and business on 10/2018. Shaun Alfred Simpson, 3669 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/18 Statement must be filed Los Angeles County on Petitioner Fadzil Syed Professions code that the I declare that all information Homeway Dr, Los Angeles, CNS-3192153# before the expiration. Effective 10/11/2018. Avarathar filed a petition registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and CA 90008 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with with this court for a decree is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section changing names as follows: punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material by: An Individual must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name Fadzil Syed Avarathar to Billy exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires Avarathar Hatfield ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and to transact business under NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement at the end of five years from The Court orders that all S/ Elva Ann Bufford, President Professions code that the the fictitious business name File No. 2018275640 does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed persons interested in this Marissa Raider I, Inc. registrant knows to be false or names listed above on The following person(s) is the use in this state of a in the office of the County matter appear before this This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor 11/2018 (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided court at the hearing indicated with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Deji House of Africa, 7190 in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section below to show cause, if any, Angeles on November 16, exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Sunset Blvd., #155, Los another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires why the petition for change of 2018 ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Angeles, CA 90046, County or common law (See Section 40 days after any change name should not be granted. NOTICE-In accordance with S/BRYANT CROOK, Owner declares as true any material of LA 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the Any person objecting to the Subdivision (a) of Section This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section name changes described 17920, a Fictitious Name with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and Ayo Adejugbe, 7190 Sunset Original Filing 17913 other than a change above must file a written Statement generally expires Los Angeles County on Professions code that the Blvd., 155, Los Angeles, CA 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/18 in the residence address of objection that includes the at the end of five years from 10/24/2018. registrant knows to be false 90046 CNS-3192116# a registered owner. A new reasons for the objection at the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name least two court days before in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to by: an individual Statement must be filed the matter is scheduled to Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective be heard and must appear in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires ($1,000)). transact business under the NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the hearing to show cause 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from S/ Shaun Alfred Simpson, fictitious business name or File No. 2018275138 Business Name Statement why the petition should not be 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed Owner names listed above on N/A The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the granted. If no written objection in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County This statement was filed I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. is timely filed, the court may statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and (1) Fadezone, (2) Fade Zone The filing of this statement grant the petition without a 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on November 13, correct. (A registrant who Barber Shop, (3) Fade Zone, does not of itself authorize hearing. in the residence address of 17920, where it expires 2018 declares as true any material (4) Fadezone Barber Shop, the use in this state of a Notice of Hearing: a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section (5) Fadezone Precision Fictitious Business Name Date: December 18, 2018, Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Mens Grooming, 5509 in violation of the rights of Time: 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the West Pico Boulevard, Los another under Federal, State, Room: 418 before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false Angeles, CA 90019, County or common law (See Section The address of the court January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor of Los Angeles 14411 et seq., Business and is 111 N. Hill Street, Los Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): Professions Code). Angeles, CA 90012 must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars Andrew James Peterson III, Original Filing A copy of this Order to Show Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). 5509 West Pico Boulevard, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/18 Cause shall be published at The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Ayo Adejugbe, Owner Los Angeles, CA 90019 CNS-3189830# least once each week for four does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires This statement was filed This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL successive weeks prior to the use in this state of a Business Name Statement 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los by: an individual the date set for hearing on Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Angeles on October 31, 2018 The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the petition in the following in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with to transact business under NAME STATEMENT newspaper of general another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section the fictitious business name File No. 2018272391 circulation, printed in this or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above on The following person(s) is county: Los Angeles Sentinel 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires 05/2008 (are) doing business as: Date: October 12, 2018 Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from I declare that all information ACE Realestate Solutions, Edward B. Moreton, Jr. Original in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and 548 E. Kenbridge Dr., Judge of the Superior Court 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who Carson, CA 90746, County 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/18 CNS-3196600# or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material of LA CNS-3189857# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and Juan Mendez, 548 E. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change Professions code that the Kenbridge Dr., Carson, CA AMENDED NAME STATEMENT 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false 90746 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE File No. 2018289638 CNS-3196585# does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted FOR CHANGE OF NAME The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to by: An Individual Case No. YS030418 (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced to Superior Court of California, Kuddle Kels, 522 W 127th FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). transact business under the County of Los Angeles Street Apt 210, Los Angeles, NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name S/ Andrew James Peterson fictitious business name or Petition of: Marlo Nicole CA 90044, County of LA File No. 2018287485 or common law (See Section Statement must be filed III, Owner names listed above on N/A Richardson for Change of Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed I declare that all information Name Kelli Dimitria Lott, 522 W (are) doing business as: Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and TO ALL INTERESTED 127th Street Apt 210, Los DB’s Chairs Tables Jumpers Original Business Name Statement Angeles on October 30, 2018 correct. (A registrant who PERSONS: Angeles, CA 90044 & Stuff, 4109 Arlington Ave., 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material Petitioner Marlo Nicole This business is conducted #2, Los Angeles CA 90008, CNS-3196558# Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Richardson filed a petition by: An Individual County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and with this court for a decree The registrant commenced to Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires Professions code that the changing names as follows: transact business under the Jiles Jay Barrs, 4109 Arlington FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false Marli Lauren Jessie to Marli fictitious business name or Ave., #2, Los Angeles CA NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Lauren Richardson names listed above on N/A 90008 File No. 2018280403 in violation of the rights of in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to The Court orders that all I declare that all information This business is conducted The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars persons interested in this in this statement is true and by: an Individual (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). matter appear before this correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced to JP Merlos Plumbing & 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires S/ Juan Mendez, Owner court at the hearing indicated declares as true any material transact business under the Rooter, 907 E. Adams Blvd, Professions Code). 40 days after any change This statement was filed below to show cause, if any, matter pursuant to Section fictitious business name or Los Angeles CA 90011, Original in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los why the petition for change of 17913 of the Business and names listed above on N/A County of LA 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/18 statement pursuant to Section Angeles on October 26, 2018 name should not be granted. Professions code that the I declare that all information Registered owner(s): CNS-3192134# 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with Any person objecting to the registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and Juan Pastor Merlos, 907 E. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section name changes described is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who Adams Blvd, Los Angeles CA a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name above must file a written punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material 90011 Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires objection that includes the exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed at the end of five years from reasons for the objection at ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed least two court days before S/ Kelli Dimitria Lott, Owner Professions code that the The registrant commenced File No. 2018272216 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County the matter is scheduled to This statement was filed registrant knows to be false to transact business under The following person(s) is Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided be heard and must appear with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section at the hearing to show cause Angeles on November 16, punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on 1. DAPHNE FOR A REUNITED Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires why the petition should not be 2018 exceed one thousand dollars 11/2018 AMERICA, 2. FRIENDS OF The filing of this statement 40 days after any change granted. If no written objection NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). I declare that all information DAPHNE BRADFORD, 3. does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the is timely filed, the court may Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Jiles Jay Barrs, Owner in this statement is true and DAPHNE BRADFORD FOR the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section grant the petition without a 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who PRESIDENT 2020, 6709 LA Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change hearing. Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material TIJERA BLVD. #342 , LOS in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Notice of Hearing: at the end of five years from Angeles on November 14 matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90045 - 2017 another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new Date: December 7, 2018, the date on which it was filed 2018 17913 of the Business and County of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: B, in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Room: 340 Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false DAPHNE DENISE Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective The address of the court is in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor BRADFORD , 6709 LA Amended filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to TIJERA BLVD. #342 , LOS 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/18 Business Name Statement CA 90503-5096 40 days after any change at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 90045 - 2017 CNS-3192114# must be accompanied by the A copy of this Order to Show in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. Cause shall be published at statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County S/ Juan Pastor Merlos, Owner an Individual The filing of this statement least once each week for four 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize successive weeks prior to in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los business on 08/2018. NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a the date set for hearing on a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires Angeles on November 6, I declare that all information File No. 2018251933 Fictitious Business Name the petition in the following Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change 2018 in this statement is true and The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of newspaper of general Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, circulation, printed in this before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material RED EYED MONK, 7022 or common law (See Section county: Los Angeles Sentinel January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section VALJEAN AVE , Van Nuys, 14411 et seq., Business and Date: September 11, 2018 Business Name Statement in the residence address of Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and CA 91406 County of LOS Professions Code). Robert B Broadbelt must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from Professions code that the ANGELES Original Judge of the Superior Court Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false WESTSIDE CAREGIVERS 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/18 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/18 The filing of this statement Statement must be filed in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor CLUB INC, 7022 VALJEAN CNS-3189816# CNS-3189576# does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to AVE , VAN NUYS, CA 91406; LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars State of Incorporation: CA Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change S/DAPHNE DENISE a Corporation NAME STATEMENT FOR CHANGE OF NAME another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the BRADFORD, President The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2018271775 Case No. 18CMCP00004 or common law (See Section The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed business on 07/2018. The following person(s) is Superior Court of California, 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of I declare that all information (are) doing business as: County of Los Angeles Professions Code). the use in this state of a in the residence address of Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and 1. Uncledaddy BB Q, 2. Petition of: Gerardo Rey Original Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new 10/26/2018. correct. (A registrant who Uncle Daddies Bar B Q, Alcantara Jr. for Change of 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material 7219 S San Pedro St #5 Los Name CNS-3196595# another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90003, County TO ALL INTERESTED LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and of LA PERSONS: 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires Professions code that the Registered owner(s): Petitioner Gerardo Rey FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). Business Name Statement at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false Carlos Trocadero, 7219 S San Alcantara Jr filed a petition NAME STATEMENT Original must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Pedro St #5 LA CA 90003, with this court for a decree File No. 2018287818 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/18 Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to Los Angeles, CA 90003 changing names as follows: The following person(s) is CNS-3196567# The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted Gerardo Rey Alcantara Jr to (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). by: An Individual Gerardo Ray Alcantara Jr. JMAC Tribe, 1422 E. 41st the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires WESTSIDE CAREGIVERS The registrant commenced to The Court orders that all Street, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change CLUB INC transact business under the persons interested in this 90011, County of LA NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the S/ STEVEN SPIEGEL, CEO fictitious business name or matter appear before this Registered owner(s): File No. 2018286011 another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed names listed above on N/A court at the hearing indicated Andre Purry, 1440 E. 41st The following person(s) is or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of I declare that all information below to show cause, if any, Street, Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and why the petition for change of 90011 Gaston Equities, 4217 Professions Code). a registered owner. A new 10/03/2018. correct. (A registrant who name should not be granted. This business is conducted McClung Drive, Los Original Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material Any person objecting to the by: An Individual Angeles CA 90008, County 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6/18 Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section name changes described The registrant commenced of Los Angeles CNS-3192725# before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and above must file a written to transact business under Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires Professions code that the objection that includes the the fictitious business name Anthony Deon Gaston, 4217 Business Name Statement at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false reasons for the objection at or names listed above on McClung Drive, Los Angeles must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor least two court days before 10/2018 CA 90008; CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to the matter is scheduled to I declare that all information This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars be heard and must appear in this statement is true and by: an Individual File No. 2018278305 does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). at the hearing to show cause correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced to The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires S/ Carlos Trocadero, Owner why the petition should not be declares as true any material transact business under the (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change This statement was filed granted. If no written objection matter pursuant to Section fictitious business name or Chris’ Professional in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los is timely filed, the court may 17913 of the Business and names listed above on N/A Plumbing Service, 2213 another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section Angeles on October 25, 2018 grant the petition without a Professions code that the I declare that all information S. Palm Grove Ave., Los or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with hearing. registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90016, County 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Notice of Hearing: is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who of LA Professions Code). a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name Date: 12-4-18, Time: 8:30, punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Original Filing Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires Dept.: A, Room: 904 exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section Christopher Holbert, 2213 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/18 Statement must be filed at the end of five years from The address of the court is ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and S. Palm Grove Ave., Los CNS-3192125# before the expiration. 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By Stacy M. Brown Ford Foundation, and ac- nnPa newSwire tress and director Phylicia Rashad, the Action Fund The National Trust for has changed the landscape Historic Preservation an- of African American pres- nounced that one year after ervation. the launch of the African In year one, the Action American Cultural Heri- Fund empowered youth tage Action Fund the orga- through a hands-on preser- nization has hit a funding vation experience, modeled milestone, raising more innovative approaches to than $10 million for this interpreting and preserving $25 million initiative. African American cultural The Action Fund aims heritage at historic sites, to uplift stories of African continued on-the-ground American achievement, work protecting signifi- activism, and community, cant historic places, and crafting a narrative that ex- launched a national grant pands a view of history, and program. that helps to reconstruct “The African American our national identity while Cultural Heritage Action inspiring a new generation Fund has seen remarkable of activists to advocate for grassroots engagement, in COURTESY PHOTO diverse historic places, ac- the more than 800 grant ap- The historic home of John and Alice Coltrane/National Trust for Historic Preservation. cording to the announce- plications asking for help ment. protecting African Ameri- ing more than $1millon to in Pittsburgh and across the funding, the National Trust Additionally, support “We are proud of how can historic places, and in preservation organizations country, and celebrate Au- through its Action Fund has for Historically Black Col- over this past year we’ve the tremendous community across the country, with gust Wilson’s legacy,” said supported four new Nation- leges and Universities (HB- helped to broaden the con- support at newly-launched funding going to support Paul A. Ellis, Jr., Execu- al Treasure designations, CUs) will continue, from versation about the places National Treasures like the the preservation of sites and tive Director of the August including the childhood celebrating their history to that matter,” Stephanie John and Alice Coltrane stories of Black history. Wilson House, an inaugural home of singer Nina Sim- advocating for the reautho- Meeks, president and CEO Home,” said Brent Leggs, The grants, presented at grant recipient. one, and Memphis-based rization of the HBCU His- of the National Trust for director of the African Essence Festival this July, Ellis, an attorney, is Clayborn Temple, famed toric Preservation Program Historic Preservation, said American Cultural Heri- covered work in commu- also Wilson’s nephew and for its role in the Sanitation which ensures that their in a news release. tage Action Fund. nities from Birmingham to the founder of the Daisy Workers’ Strike of 1968. histories and legacies are “Since the launch of the “As we embark on year the South Side of Chicago, Wilson Artist Community, In the coming year, the preserved. Action Fund, we have seen two of the Action Fund, we including sites of struggle named after Wilson’s moth- National Trust has pledged “The Action Fund draws overwhelming support will continue working to and strength, according to er, Daisy. to continue work on key support from a renowned across the country in sav- foster a national landscape the announcement. “This house and this preservation efforts, includ- group of leaders in aca- ing spaces that tell the full where every person can “The Action Fund grant community are more than ing conducting research demic, business, govern- American story.” see themselves, their his- enabled us to move forward just a place where August exploring the impact that ment, arts, and philanthro- Launched in partnership tory, and their potential in with the goal of transform- lived – they are the inspira- preservation has on con- py, as well as the continued with national foundations, our collective story,” Leggs ing the August Wilson tion for his plays, and the temporary urban issues that support of first-year lead and with support from a said. House into a community physical representation of disproportionately affect funders Ford Foundation, National Advisory Council, In this inaugural year, space, a hub of art, mem- what he was able to accom- communities of color – eq- The JPB Foundation, and including co-chairs Darren the Action Fund was able ory, and interpretation that plish,” he said. uity, displacement and af- others,” Leggs said. Walker, president of the to award 16 grants, total- will support young artists In addition to grant fordability.

By DeniSe LaVoie Joel Hoppe on Tuesday copies of communications able evidence from defen- Robert E. Lee. Hundreds Maumee, Ohio, has been AP Legal Affairs Writer granted a request by law- related to the Charlottes- dants’ own cellphones and more showed up to protest charged with murder in yers who filed a lawsuit onville demonstrations to the other devices to use at our against the White national- Heyer’s death and also Two dozen White na- behalf of people who were plaintiffs’ lawyers. trial next year,’’ said Karen ists. faces separate hate crime tionalists accused in a law- hurt when a car plowed Some of the White na- Dunn, one of the plaintiffs’ The two sides began charges in federal court. suit of violating civil rights into a group of counterpro- tionalists also have been or- attorneys. brawling before the rally His state trial is scheduled laws during a deadly 2017 testers on Aug. 12, 2017. dered to sign consent forms Lawyers for the defen- got underway, throwing to begin on Nov. 26. rally in Virginia have been One woman was killed and allowing the social media dants did not immediately punches, setting off smoke The federal lawsuit ac- ordered to turn over their at least 19 others were in- platform Discord to pro- return calls seeking com- bombs and unleashing cuses the White nationalists cellphones and other elec- jured. duce their communications ment. chemical sprays. Later, of violating state and fed- tronic devices so the con- The order requires the leading up to the ``Unite The rally drew hundreds 32-year-old Heather Hey- eral civil rights laws. The tents can be used as evi- defendants to allow imag- the Right’’ rally. of White nationalists to er was killed when a car plaintiffs include Universi- dence when the case comes ing of their computers, cell- “This is a significant de- Charlottesville, where of- plowed into a crowd of ty of Virginia students and to trial. phones and social media cision because it means we ficials planned to remove counterprotesters.a others who were injured in U.S. Magistrate Judge accounts and to turn over will be able to secure valu- statue of Confederate Gen. James Fields Jr., 21, of the car attack.

ment in time to vote on a nominees, Farr stands out can people want toler- nnPa newSwire judicial nominee known for his decades-long cru- ance and unity, rather than as the vote-suppressor-in- sade to disenfranchise Afri- hate and divisiveness, and The NAACP strongly chief is not lost on anyone. can Americans. He learned that applies to the federal condemns Thomas Farr’s It is a slap in the face to how to intimidate Black courts, too. We urge each nomination and the Sen- communities of color ev- voters from segregationist and every Senator to re- ate’s scheduling of his vote. erywhere. Senator Jesse Helms and ject this judicial throwback The nation just experienced Thomas Farr poses a se- helped turn North Carolina to White supremacy and national elections which rious threat to civil rights, into ground zero for voter segregation. The people of are not yet over, and which especially since he would suppression tactics. His North Carolina and our en- were tainted by egregious preside over a jurisdic- nomination is a travesty. tire country deserve better voting rights violations. tion with a large African- His confirmation would bethan this. That Majority Leader Mc- American population. Even heresy.

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Your submittals may be obtained WILL or estate, or both of appearance may be in person participate in this IFB, bidders (9th Floor). by accessing the link at http:// THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B-1 Lakers Host 12th Annual ‘Season of Giving’ Thanksgiving Dinner for L.A. Community BY LAUREN A. JONES “You think about the “I got accustomed to it Contributing Writer sacrifices that they're mak- pretty quickly believe me,” ing for us every single day,” Wagner laughed. “You eat Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma, Jon Olivero stated, Lakers Thanksgiving food for like Josh Hart, and Moritz Wagn- manager of community two weeks.” er served Thanksgiving din- relations. He shared the As for participating in ner to nearly 250 special story of a woman that par- the Season of Giving as a guests including members or ticipated in saving over 100 Laker, he said, “It's just a the Los Angeles Fire Depart- homes in Malibu. great opportunity to come ment, L.A. County Sheriffs, The evening consisted out, interact with people and at-risk youth at the of a shooting contest with that you usually don't get a Frank Hotchkin Memorial Josh Hart and five students chance to interact with and Training Center in down- from local community pro- give back, I enjoy it.” town L.A. on Thursday. grams, carnival games, and “It's a blessing coming “The season of giving is a free catered meal provided out here meeting Lakers, the centerpiece of the part- by Lucille’s Smokehouse my [favorite] team,” uttered nership of East West Bank Bar-B-Que. Each player Artesia High School fresh- and the L.A. Lakers,” Vice raffled off an autographed PHOTO BY LAUREN A. JONES/L.A. SENTINEL man Osvaldo Palomars. “I President of East West Bank basketball to three lucky Lakers players Moritz Wagner (L) and Kyle Kuzma (R) serve a free Thanksgiving dinner was kind of nervous, but I Emily Wang, remarked. recipients. at the Lakers 12th annual Season of Giving event in downtown Los Angeles. met Mo Wagner, it was “This has been a proud tra- “It'sawaytohelppeo- crazy he's so tall I had to dition both organizations ple that are not as fortunate Angelly Meljar shared that “Our kids are at-risk as well,” Kuzma declared. look up.” share each year to celebrate as you,” Lakers’ guard, Josh she was nervous being youth in the inner city, so to “It’s all just about giving The Lakers and East the holidays. It's just beyond Hart said. It was his first introduced to a professional come out and see the play- back, paying it forward. West Bank have partnered a feel good experience. It's time participating in the basketball plaer. ers that they see on T.V. is a When people see me give for the past 12 years to what we should do and what Lakers’ Season of Giving “I am going to always great experience for them,” back, they’ll give back.” brighten the holidays by we love to do year after and thought, “It's something remember this day,” Meljar Deputy Sheriff Jelani Harri- Kuzma shared the expe- providing the unique expe- year.” that everyone should do, a said emphatically. She was son expressed. rience with rookie Moritz rience of meeting Lakers This year’s event was way to make this place a one of the many students in The impact is one of the Wagner who spent time players, getting a free even more timely with the better world.” the L.A. County Sheriff’s main reasons Kuzma signing autographs and tak- Thanksgiving meal, and tragic occurrences of the It not only afforded fire- Youth Foundations’ Youth returned for his second con- ing pictures with attendees. enjoying the Season of Giv- Woolsey fires that caused fighters and sheriffs the Activity League. secutive year. Wagner, who was born and ing event. Beyond basket- numerous families and indi- night off, but provided some Several youth programs “I do a lot of work in raised in Berlin, Germany, ball, the hope is for the Sea- viduals to lose their homes, students with their first like the Youth Activities Flint, my hometown, and I did not celebrate the sonofGivingtounifythe possessions and loved ones opportunity to meet a Lak- League, were invited to the want to eventually do as Thanksgiving holiday in his Los Angeles community so close to the holidays. ers’ player. Ten-year-old Lakers’ Season of Giving. much as I do in Flint in L.A. hometown. during the holidays. African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council Hosts Spoken Word Contest During Great American Smokeout 2018 “What’s Menthol Got To Do With It? Everything!” cigarettes says the Food of the G.R.E.E.N. Initiative. place winners received a and Drug Administration’s The event was hosted cash prize ranging from Tobacco Products Scientif- by the African American $300 to $100. The winners ic Advisory Committee. Tobacco Control Leader- were selected by a panel of “The Great American ship Council (AATCLC), judges including poet Smokeout has provided an The LOOP, The Denise Lyles-Cook and opportunity for individuals, G.R.E.E.N. Foundation, radio personality Mother community groups, busi- Prevention Institute, the Love. Contestants were nesses, health care Hot and Cool Café, Aromas evaluated for their original- providers, and others to Stories, Abrafi Sanyika, ity, educational content, encourage people to use the and Heart of Yemalla, LLC and delivery. date to make a plan to quit. and was designed to To learn more about Now, we are working to get increase awareness of the The African American the collective energy of our tobacco industry’s negative Tobacco Control Leader- poets and artists into the effects on the African ship Council, please visit movement,” said Ernesta American community. The http://www.savingblack- Wright, executive director first, second, and third lives.org/. Walela Nehanda- Judges – and Contestants

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE original pieces linking idents in low-income com- tobacco and social injus- munities are one of the Los Angeles resident tice. main target groups of men- Walela Nehanda was “Art without a purpose thol cigarette advertising. A recently selected as the first is useless, so having a con- report from the American place winner of “What’s test that has to do with cig- Cancer Society states that Menthol Got To Do With arettes and linking that to smoking-related illnesses It? Everything!” spoken social injustice and medical are the number one cause word contest focused on apartheid is a great way to of death in the African- the negative impacts tobac- share the information with American community, sur- co and menthol has on our community,” said passing all other causes of communities of color. Held Nehanda. “My poem is a death, including AIDS, during the Great American call to action for Black homicide, diabetes, and Smokeout 2018, at the Hot people to encourage them accidents. By 2020, the and Cool Café in Leimert to transform our communi- African American popula- Park. The contest show- ty.” tion will have suffered cased poets, writers, and Research shows that more than 4,700 excess rappers performing their African Americans and res- deaths due to menthol in

South L.A. Prostitute Pleads to Federal Sex Trafficking Charge

CITY NEWS SERVICE coercion. U.S. District Judge Federal prosecutors also George H. Wu scheduled sen- contend that Williams forced A South Los Angeles tencing for Jan. 28. the woman to tattoo prostitute known as “Pretty According to prosecutors, “Melanie” on her face to Hoe” on social media pleaded Williams physically abused a show she was her property. guilty to a federal sex-traf- woman she had recruited via Williams — who has a ficking charge, admitting she social media to work as a large social media presence used the internet to try to prostitute. Williams ordered on Snapchat and Instagram enlist underage girls to work the unnamed victim to strip — was sentenced last year to for her on the streets. off her clothes, and then three months in jail for prosti- Melanie Williams, 23, faces threw bleach on the woman tution, according to the affi- a minimum of 15 years in prison and beat her with her hands davit. She also refers to her- for her plea to a single count of and a broomstick, according self on social media as “the sex trafficking by force, fraud or to a court affidavit. most hated hoe in L.A.” B-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 Motown Family Celebrates at 11th Annual Friends of Fuller B. Gordy Strikefest!

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Motown’s Gordy family does it again, combining a stage concert and bowling competition at the 11th Annual Friends of Fuller B. Gordy Strikefest! Hailed as an entertainment extrava- ganza, this unique, fun-filled evening also featured Motown alumni, dinner, silent auction, lively karaoke, a “Zen” room and more. Held on, November 7th, in Los Angeles, Califor- nia at Corbin Bowl. PHOTO CREDIT: ERIC EPPERSON The much anticipated, Akili Nickson (Switch), Eddie Fluellen (Switch), Berry Gordy, Phillip Ingram (Switch), Nasreen El Shabazz (2018 LMAA), Iris Gordy, Greg Williams family oriented event, had (Switch), Karla Gordy Bristol, Lisa Ruffin (Honoree), Stephanie Spruill guests singing classic Motown songs and delight- Gordy. Fuller was the first er/Chappell Music, Gordy show host of “Beverly Hills and 501c3 organizations, Ruffin, for empowering young ing in the myriad activities. Black bowler, from Michi- Foundation, Martin Cadil- View” and social media which educate, inspire and ladies between the ages of six This red carpet evening rec- gan, to be inducted into the lac, Sprinkles, KIND, show, “Karla Dawn LIVE,” uplift. This year’s honoree through twelve with a ognized the bowling, men- Professional Bowlers Asso- Buzzbox, and Bare. they stated, “Strikefest is was Little Miss African CAP: Confidence, Aware- toring and humanitarian ciation. Founded and produced like nothing you’ve ever American Scholarship Pag- ness and Pride. www.little- legacy of Fuller B. Gordy, a Guests included, Hon. by Fuller’s daughter, Iris experienced!” Performing eant, founded by Ms. Lisa missafricanamerican.org. former Motown VP and Nate Holden, Hon. Diane Gordy, a Motown Museum on stage to a rousing audi- older brother of Berry Watson, Mary Wilson, Trustee and former Motown ence was popular Motown Freda Payne, Robin Terry, VP, and his granddaughter, group, Switch, the exciting Marla Gibbs, Jim Pickens, Karla Gordy Bristol, TV talk Stephanie Spruill and 10- Jr., Angela Gibbs, Mickey year-old, LMAA Scholar- Stevenson, Andre Cymone, ship Pageant winner, Nas- Scherrie Payne, Erica reen El Shabazz. Campbell, David Kershen- Lisa Miller, daughter of baum, Marvin Gaye III, Motown songwriter Ron Beverly Todd, Ernest Hard- Miller said it was, “An en, Jr., Kathleen Bradley, extraordinary event and Judy Pace, Ronee Martin, magical evening…I had the Alia Rose, Motown founder, BEST time!” PHOTO CREDIT: BOB DELGADILLO Berry Gordy and several PHOTO CREDIT: BOB DELGADILLO The organization is dedi- Victor Orlando and Mary Gordy family members. 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They offer a deep- concert with a local musi- well said edinNewQuaybyGerry,a the mountain ‘Hoerikwag- line,” she said. dive into the local host’s cian, or in L.A., a concert “It’s really important for marine biologist who has go’ – or Mountain in the “You’ll learn an inter- world through their passion. featuring music from the us to make efforts to bring worked in the world of oys- sea,” Martin said. esting perspective and Hosts offer their guests African diaspora. In Cape different communities onto ters for many years – breed- “Once we reach the we’ll show you exciting special knowledge, unique Town, mountain biking can the platform and to dispel ing, growing, marketing, summit we will go to one of angles and spots to get the skills, and inside access to be experienced with views myths around the world opening, and eating them. my awesome viewpoints to best pictures with a beauti- Gerry offers a tour that’s take some summit photos or ful New York City back- informal, informative and just enjoy the view from the drop.” What are Airbnb Experiences? entertaining. He says the top. If the Cable Car Station For more Airbnb Experi- humor dictates the script. is open, then the hike will ences, visit https://www. Airbnb Experiences are activities designed and led by inspiring locals. They go “We welcome you into finish there. You can then airbnb.com/experiences. For beyond typical tours or classes by immersing guests in each host’s unique world. It’s our premises and give you a spend some more time at the a complete list of accommo- an opportunity for anyone to share their hobbies, skills, or expertise without needing tour through a working oys- top and soak in some more dations, visit https://www. an extra room, visit https://www.airbnb.com/host/experiences/. ter warehouse on the viewsorgoandenjoya airbnb.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 www.lasentinel.net C-1 Student Athlete of the Week: Shanna Fulton BY AMANDA SCURLOCK hard with me, we could do it hurt me so bad.” “Right now, we’re Sports Writer it without a coach.” Fulton has a 3.2 GPA learning about concussions The team improved and is taking AP Exposito- and I never knew there’s so Dorsey senior Shanna once Cheyenne Bledsoe ry Composition. Her much to learn about con- Fulton is never too busy to became head coach, the favorite classes are Athletic cussions,” Fulton said lend a helping hand to Dons girls volleyball team Training and Government. about the athletic training classmates. Fulton has has a 10-5 record this sea- “I love politics,” Fulton class. “It is so many laws found success playing vol- son and reached the Divi- said. “I personally want to that approved so many dif- leyball and tennis for the sion V championship talk about politics because ferent things that people Dons while being a dedi- game. Although they had a that’s a difficult subject to had to go through to get the cated student. dedicated coach this sea- certain people.” laws approved.” The Dons volleyball son, the volleyball team Fulton recently joined Among her peers, Ful- team excelled this season struggled to get students to the No Smokers Club on ton is known to hold others and Fulton was named on attend games. campus, she looks forward academically accountable the CIF All-City Division During their title match to debating with her peers and is always ready to give V Second team for her against the Aspire Ollin about the consequences of advice. She reminds them efforts. After trying out for Jaguars, Fulton noted how smoking. to put forth effort in prac- volleyball, her moderate their opponents’ fans “People know ciga- tice and to keep their interest evolved, she cheered louder than their rettes are bad, but there’s grades up. became more passionate own. other stuff out there that is “People call me their about it than tennis. “We were up by two worse than a cigarette,” big sister because I’m Being a member of the sets, 2-0,” Fulton said. Fulton said. “Kids don’t always checking in on peo- volleyball team took more “They came back three, AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A SENTINEL understand that and some ple,” Fulton said. “I know I than being a competitive lost by four [points].” Dorsey senior Shanna Fulton is on the CIF All-City Division kids smoke it.” have to succeed, but I like force on court. Fulton did not partici- V second team and is taking AP Expository Composition. Fulton aspires to study when my friends succeed “I started playing my pate in tennis during her kinesiology and sports with me.” sophomore year, we didn’t senior season, but found each meeting with Los her first-round playoffs medicine in college and has Do you know an athlete have a consistent coach, but success in the sport in pre- Angeles and Santee High match. prepared by taking a sports on honor roll who is a we made the best out of it,” vious years. As a junior, School. “I got sick real bad,” medicine class. She is cur- leader at their school? Fulton said. “I didn’t really Fulton received six Semper The most challenging she said about the in-sea- rently enrolled in an athlet- Email amanda@lasen- care as long as I worked Fidelis Player of the Match matches for Fulton was her son game. “The set score ic training course. Her ideal tinel.net to nominate your hard and people could work honors, including two for final in-season match and was 6-2 in the first set and career is a neonatal nurse. student. Los Angeles improves to 7-1 at home; Victorious over Spurs

BY JARED DAVIS don't play right.” Montrezl Harrell kept for the Spurs key players. Contributing Writer Once again, Williams his impressive play going, Rudy Gay finished was the hero for Los Ange- chipping in with 14 points, with 19 points off the The Los Angeles Clip- les, draining a huge go- six rebounds and five bench, making 8 of 12 pers are quickly becoming ahead three-pointer with assists, while Patrick Bev- shots. LaMarcus Aldridge one of the most underrated 41.4 seconds (110-107). erley added 10 points, struggled from the field, teams in the NBA and have DeMar DeRozan fin- seven boards and four making only three of 15 now improved to 7-1 at ished with 34 points for the assists. shots for 10 points. home. Lou Williams Spurs and ultimately got Los Angeles opened “It sucks to lose these poured in 23 points off the San Antonio within one, the second quarter with a games but it’s still early in bench, Danilo Gallinari (109-110), but Los Angeles 15-2 run that ballooned to the season,” DeRozan said. and Tobias Harris added 19 then closed the game with their largest lead at 44-30. “We’d rather go through it and 18 points respectively, a 6-1 run. However, the Spurs now than later. Everybody to give the Clippers (9-5) a “We feel like we’re a answered with a 31-17 run, in the league is right there. 116-111 victory over the good basketball team including 10 points alone Once we catch our stride, San Antonio Spurs (7-7) despite what people are by DeRozan. we’ll be fine.” Thursday night at Staples talking about,” said The Spurs had chance- “We fight all the way Center. Williams after Los Angeles after-chance in the second back and then at the end it “This was a gritty escaped with another home half to close out the game, unravels, so that’s pretty win,” Clippers coach Doc win, third in a row. but the Clippers made big- frustrating,” said Spurs Rivers said. “We talked Even with a starless ger plays in the crunch guard Bryn Forbes who fin- about this before the year. roster, Los Angeles has time. ished with 17 points on 5 of TWITTER We’re gonna have a lot of taken down the Milwaukee Los Angeles shot 47 11 shooting. “The last two Guard Pat Beverley (21) and forward Tobias Harris (34) close games. I think we Bucks, Golden State War- percent from the field and games we actually tied it celebrate after the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the can beat anybody and we riors and now Spurs in con- held San Antonio to 40 per- with a few minutes to go and San Antonio Spurs 116-111 Thursday night at Staples can lose to anybody if we secutive games. cent, making things tough just completely blew it.” Center. Shane Mosley Jr. Loses to Brandon Adams in ‘The Contender’ Season Finale BY AMANDA SCURLOCK throughout the match, but it toughness of Mosley Jr. and boxer “Sugar” Shane Sports Writer did not wane the tenacious the skills of Adams. Mosley. fighters spirit of Mosley. “it’s just a culmination “Of course everybody’s The boxing competition “he came out and he of what [Adams] has done gonna compare me or what- series “The Contender” fought real hard,” Adams throughout the course of this ever, but that’s not for me concluded its fifth season said, “I know that [Mosley show,” Ward said. that’s for everybody else,” with a live boxing Champi- jr.] wanted to prove to me Adams’ victory came off Mosley Jr. said. “But my onship match at the Forum that he was a better Shane.” of a three-year hiatus from view is to become the world in Inglewood. Among the Acclaimed trainer Naaz- boxing. His last fight before champion.” 16 fighters featured in the im Richardson coached the Contender series was a Prior to the title bout, 10 show, Los Angeles native Mosley Jr. through the title TKO loss against fellow other contestants from “the Brandon “The Cannon” bout. He warned Mosley Jr. contestant John Thompson; Contender” were able to bat- Adams and Shane “Sugar- of Adams’ strength, but they were battling in the tle in five matches in the man” Mosley Jr. battled for understood that the boxer’s interim WBA-NABA Super Forum. In the Co-main the finale crown with own mentality and com- Welterweight Title fight in event, Eric “Babyface Adams reigning victorious. ments from naysayers were 2015 in Corona, CA. Assassin” Walker beat Not only does Adams also stumbling blocks for Adams is currently Michael “The Silverback win $250,000 in prize him. ranked ninth in the mid- Moore after eight rounds. money, but he also earned a “[Mosley Jr.] trusts the dleweight division. After 23 Tyrone “Young Gun” Brun- top 10 ranking in the World tough guy in him, he doesn’t fights, he executed 13 KO’s sonopenedtheeventby Boxing Association trust his skills, so you really Mosley Jr. made his earning his 27 victory. (WBA). This allows have to get on him to stay on debut in 2014 with a KO Young fighter Gerald “G5” Adams to battle in a boxing his skills,” Richardson said. victory over Mark Cordova. Sherrell defeated veteran match to win the WBA “I knew wat worked against Since then, the Pomona Morgan “Big Chief” Fitch. title. him was the public: “Shane native became ranked 112th Ievgen Khytrov defeated The 10-round finale is so soft,” I tell him “let in the world. The Contender Malcom “The Punisher” match started slow with the them think you’re soft.” title match marked his third McAllister with a KO in competitive spirit and skills Olympian and boxing loss out of 14 fights. Mosley four rounds and Marcos PHOTO BY MICHAEL BECKER of the boxers revving up in champion Andre Ward was Jr. is unbothered by specta- “Mad Man” Hernandez won “The Contender” host Andre Ward hands boxer Brandon later rounds. Adams deliv- the host of the boxing com- tors when they compare him against Quantavious “Cash” Adams the championship belt. ered several hits to the head petition. Ward praised the to his father, legendary Cash. C-2 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 LeBron James Becomes 5th All-Time Scorer in NBA History BY LAUREN A. JONES, against the Heat was a dare shooting from the floor and Contributing Writer by James’ teammate Lance 45.5 percent from the Stephenson. three-point line including Lakers’ star LeBron “Lance (Stephenson) eight double-doubles and a James became the fifth all- told me to finish the game triple-double. time scorer in NBA history off and said, ‘I bet you won't James led the Heat to with a 44-point perform- shoot a 3,’” James men- two NBA championships. ance surpassing Wilt tioned. “He said, ‘Go for the “It’s always great to be Chamberlain in the team’s 3. I bet you won’t go for the here,” James said. “We had second straight victory 3.’ So I went for the 3.” some not-so-good times, against the Portland Trail Once more, James we had more great times, Blazers on Nov. 14. made history by eclipsing so it's always a respect fac- “Any time my name is Allen Iverson to become tor and a love for the peo- mentioned with some of the sixth-most player with ple in Miami and especially the greats that have played 50-point games in league the people who work here.” this game, I always think history. It is James’ twelfth After the game, he back to my hometown, 50-point performance with broke it down simply as, where I come from and his third NBA franchise. “Well the environment is a AP PHOTO/BRYNN ANDERSON how far I’ve come,” Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James scores during the first quarter of an NBA bas- “I’ve played for three basketball and a hoop; declared James. ketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Miami, Fla. very, very historic franchis- that’s my environment.” James scored his es in the time that I played,” In just his first season 31,425 point on an and-one It was not only a his- respectively for the top all- Promise, in his hometown James said of his career of a four-year contract play with 3:55 left in the toric night for James, it was time NBA scorer position. of Akron, Ohio. Though the with the Cavaliers, Heat, James signed this offsea- fourth quarter of the con- also his most efficient in a James moved past Cham- Lakers would fall to the and Lakers. “Obviously, in son, he is already making test against the Trail Blaz- Lakers uniform. James was berlain, who to date still Orlando Magic in the fol- Miami we did some histori- waves towards bringing the ers. He finished with 10 five for six from three- holds the highest single- lowing game, James would cal things. In Cleveland, we Lakers back to relevance rebounds and and nine point and shot 86 percent game scoring record by an find redemption in his wasabletodosomehistor- all while continuing to etch assists to accompany his from the field. NBA player return to South Beach. He ical [things]. And obviously his place in the history 44-points, the most points This latest accomplish- James told reporters scored a season-high 51 the Lakers [name] speaks books. The Lakers will scored by a Laker since ment means James trails following his record-set- points including six, three- for itself, what they’ve been return to Staples Center to Kobe Bryant’s 60-point just Michael Jordan, Kobe ting performance that he pointers made. able to do.” face the Jazz on Friday, performance in Bryant’s Bryant, Karl Malone and would donate his game- The final three-pointer James is averaging 26.7 Nov. 23, following their final game of his career. Kareem Abdul Jabbar worn jersey to his school, I that sealed the game points on 51.2 percent three-game road trip.

Notes, quotes, and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.

BY BRAD PYE JR. The L.A. Angels first African American the end of his second sea- tears" in the fight against her Browns and she is not Sports Editor Emeritus reaped a double dividend coach to reach the mile- son, losing their last five Nasukawa. ready to coach, but she with Japanese pitcher stone. games to finish 5-11. “It’s always been a goal would love to call a couple Thank God for another Shohei Ohtani as he was Now Hear This, An 0-4 start buried the of mine to go outside out of of plays. Thanksgiving and for Serena Williams has 2017 Chargers, and though the U.S. and display my And the beat continues. another holiday. talent. The world has never A Denver defeat sent Thanks for all your hol- seen Mayweather compete the L.A. Chargers home iday blessings. Thank God live in (Japan),” May- looking for a victory. Den- for giving the victory to me weather told reporters at ver knocked off the Charg- and my family and all the the press conference, fram- ers with a 23-22. Denver other people of the world. ing the fight as an expan- did it with 1 minute and 51 Can the Philadelphia sion of his businesses to the seconds to play. Eagles turn the season Far East. The Lakers’ LeBron around? The Eagles have UCLA’s Danny Farmer James adds to his 50’s col- lost four of their last six made the big catch from lection. James now has a games. QB Cade McNown of the collection of 50’s or more. QB Carson Wentz is then unbeaten Bruins in James hit on a three pointer 1998. as he was sitting on 48 as AP PHOTO There are some big the visiting team. winners in sports virtually Coach Erik Jon Spoel- named American League every hour. The biggest stra who mentor for Rookie of the Year by the AP PHOTO winner for Gov. is Andrew LeBron James for four Major Baseball Writers of Gillum a man of color in straight years says; He is the year. He received 25 of been named the GQ they dug themselves out the state of Florida for Gov. timeless I throw on our 30 votes. Woman of the year. with nine wins in their last And three others of color games from time to time Three Angels have won With her tennis play 12 games, a fourth-quarter are virtually a cinch for when I can’t sleep.’’ rookie of the year honors. and good looks she could meltdown at Jacksonville U.S. positions. Keeping up with the They are Tim Salomon, be named Woman of the in an overtime loss and a And the beat continues. scoring of Alabama‘s QB Mike Trout and Shohei. Year every year. lopsided loss at Kansas Former First Lady Tua Tagovailoa isn’t easy. Check This. The Patriots could be City kept them out of the Michelle Obama and the He scored four TDs includ- In 2018, Shohei Ohtani, facing big hurdles going playoffs. Queen have sore feet in ing one rushing. as the Angels designated into the playoffs, The And the beat continues. common. The Obamas are In his first start, Lamar hitter, batted .285 with 21 NFL’s best playoff team Spencer meets fellow the most beautiful family in Jackson rushed for a game AP PHOTO doubles and 22 and 61 was embarrassed in a 34-10 unbeaten Mikey Garcia on the world in my book, high 117-yards Sunday in the key! Wentz sailed into RBIs. On the mound he had defeat against the Ten- March 16, in the launch of Those Obamas, their his first NFL start. the win column with a 20- a splitter that was the talk nessee Titans, leaving the Fox’s pay-for-view boxing. grandmother is as stately as Barack Obama made a 16 win. of the majors. team at 7-3, Former heavyweight cham- the queen of London. surprise appearance at What top team do you The L.A. Rams Cooper And the Beat continues, pion Lennox Lewis who Texas to watch in the Michelle Obama’s book trust the most? Kupp suffered a season Tyson Chandler’s block also attended Tuesday’s NFL races. Included are the tour in Washington, com- Answer? The New ending knee injury. This shot in the waning news conference. Errol New Orleans Saints, Patri- England Patriots. gives Josh Reynolds an moments gave the victory Spencer, Jr.; “It’s the Little ots and Washington Red- The Philadelphia opportunity. to the Lakers. Man vs, The Big Man for a skins are all on the rise. Eagles don’t have the same The Golden State Let the record show the title.” Glenn Whipp picks Mo Jo they had during their Warriors will not remain Lakers snapped their six Boxing superstar Floyd nine likely best pic nomi- Super Bowl win. Jarrett unbeaten forever. game losing streak to the Mayweather on Wednes- nees. Spike Lee says Bell of USA TODAY LeBron James on his Portland Trail Blazers on day scrapped a planned “BlackKkKlansman” Sports says they had it Nov. 3 with a 114-110 vic- when Carson Wentz was tory at Portland. The teams hot. The Eagles are 4-5 at will not meet again until the moment. April 9. Mark Davis says the LA Clippers’ forward Oakland Raiders are Montrezl Harrel says he is where they should be with not going to let anybody him. The Raiders are 2-8 at out work him. the moment. The Houston Texans AP PHOTO Hue Jackson has a new QB DeShaun became the

AP PHOTO third player to throw at paring himself to Jay-Z at a least 35 TD passes for his Beyoncé concert. The for- free throw shooting, “I’m career, mer president showed up garbage. I suck from the And the Beat continues, with a bouquet of flowers free throw line right now.” Awarding-winning during the promotional Sunday night’s 107-106 actress Viola Davis plans event for his wife's mem-

win over the Atlanta to empower widows in a AP PHOTO oir, "Becoming," in the Hawks, he missed a pair of twisty heist, Viola is one of nation's capital on Saturday FTs, but saved himself by the busiest actresses in fight with a Japanese kick- demonstrates that fear and night. dunking an eventual put- Hollywood. boxer, Tenshin Nasukawa, bigotry have been a con- “This is like - you know back. Chandler and LeBron Because of bad field claiming he had been stant. when Jay-Z comes out dur- James are enabling the conditions, the Rams game duped into agreeing to the The Lakers are making ing the Beyoncé concert? ... Lakers getting above .500. vs. the Kansas City Chiefs contest in Japan on New donations to Fundraiser Like, Crazy in Love?” he Rutgers head coach C. had to be moved. Year’s Eve. victims. said, referring to instances Vivian Stringer moved The L.A. Rams and In a lengthy statement The Thanksgiving when the rapper appears at within one victory of Kansas City Chiefs are in posted on social media, game of the night will be his wife’s concerts during 1,000. The Hall of Fame the game of the week. This Mayweather said he had the hosting of the New performances of her coach joined Pat Summitt, could be a preview of the been “blindsided” by Orleans Saints by the famous song. “It’s the same Geno Auriemma, Tara Van- Super Bowl. organizers of the proposed Atlanta Falcons in the NFL thing. It's just a little sam- Derveer and Sylvia Hatch- The Los Angeles bout against Tenshin game of the year. ple to enhance the concert.” ell in the 1,000-victory Chargers went 4-12 in Nasukawa, set for New Now Hear This. That’s the end. AP PHOTO club. Division II coach Melvin Gordon’s rookie Year's Eve in Saitama. Condoleezza Rice, the Brad Pye Jr. can be job after being fired by the Barbara Stevens also has season in 2015, sprinkling In Tokyo on Monday, former U.S. Secretary of reached at switchreel@ Cleveland Browns. Some won over 1,000 games. The one victory into each calen- Mayweather had vowed to State has joined the Cleve- aol.com people are just lucky. 70-year-old Stringer is the dar month. They fizzled at give "blood, sweat and land Browns and she loves THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 www.lasentinel.net C-3

By Shaquille WoodS me tumbling down.that want recognition My but have to leverage yourself Contributing Writer head was not its all right. momentary She fame. into success,” Duke ex- told me about- There should transcen be more at- plained. Many aspiring ac- dental meditation. tention toAt the business.first It’s tors move to Los Angeles it was okay. calledAfter show business. about a “Bill Duke: 40 Years in hopes to find success. month it changed “Actually, my it should life. be On Screen and Behind Some of them imagine I was higher calledthan business-showany sincedrug The Camera” is currently themselves on red carpets, I took at thebusiness time,” is everything. Duke available where books are while others envision re- said. Times are changing. You sold. ceiving their own Holly- Years later, Duke is wood Walk of Fame star. drug free and continues to What happens when motivate incoming actors that illusion breaks and about the art of filmmak- you have no idea what you ing. He stresses the impor- should do? tance of finding your own That’s the question path and not waiting on legendary actor Bill Duke anyone. answered in his new book, The explosion of “Bill Duke: 40 Years on mainstream media further Screen and Behind the proves why building your Camera.” COURTESY PHOTO own brand is important,- ac “One of my purposes Bill Duke has appeared in numerous films and TV shows. cording to the actor. for writing the book is, “There has been- a para hopefully, that it is helpfuloped his work ethic since He wasn’t just digm an shift actor, from television for other people coming childhood. but he stood to for media.things Look that at Issa into the industry. A lot of “They worked relent- mattered,” said Duke.Rae. She had a - show on kids have the passion butlessly. My mother had two “He stood upline, then for HBO his came after don’t understand the busi- jobs and my father had pride, himself, - andher. Samehis thingfam happened ness,” said Duke. three. ily. That inspired to ‘It’sme.” Always Sunny In His business mind was “Sometimes they Though he - wasPhiladelphia.’ shin It started what propelled his career. worked seven daysing a on week.screen, online.his Youpersonal can discover Known for his roles in pop- They didn’t let life anything was dark. yourself,” He Duke doesn’t asserted. ular films such as “Preda - stop them,” Dukehold said back over speaking Though about artists are- suc tor,” “Commando,” and the phone. his past drug ceeding habits in in the his industry, currently “Black Light- Though his book. parents Some - of Duke those advises hab to deny the ning,” Duke digs deeper gave him courage,its hinderedit was his fame career. hungry mindset. It He into why he loves being an seeing popular - Blackwasn’t ac until a explains good why enjoying friend the actor. tors on-screen thatintroduced changed him - tocraft shouldtranscen outweigh any - His family played a his life. dental meditation recognition that you his may re COURTESY PHOTO large role in providing him “Sidney Poitier life was changed. ceive. The cover of Bill Duke’s new book. motivation. They devel- such a profound “A influence. friend of “I mine understand saw people Comedian Earthquake - the Power Behind Stand-Up By Shaquille WoodS medians. If anything, toit be hasable to make our -con Contributing Writer killed the process ofstituents what do something that it makes or definesthey tocan’t even be make them- There aren’t many co- a comedian. The processselves do and that’s laugh. medians who can bring you is standing on stageNot only and that, but you need to tears like Earthquake. getting immediate - gratifia person’s undivided atten- His straightforward cation or immediate- disaption to make them laugh. comedy style has propelled pointment. When you When are you listen to music, him into sold out shows, an internet comedian you you can be doing anything movies, and various televi- lose that because youand have still enjoy it. But - co sion shows. no one to tell youmedians, that we its have to con- His television presence not funny like the- stantly imme create new material. continues to grow after ap- pearing on CBS’s new hit COURTESY PHOTO comedy show, “The Neigh- The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker takes you on an adventure through Candy Cane Land, borhood,” starring Cedric the Indian Rainforest, Bollywood, Egypt, the Land of the Kimino Dolls and more! the Entertainer. The comedian spoke to the Los Angeles Sentinel about his episode, the art of comedy, and why comedi- ans are underrated.

Los Angeles Sentinel (LAS): Talk to us about By Brian W. Carter len. “Our Hot Chocolateour nutcracker is the fusion how you met Cedric The Contributing Writer Nutcracker is more of of a ethnic styles from Bolly- Entertainer? musical.” wood to Candy Cane land Earthquake: He’s a It’s the holiday sea- Going on its ninth year,to Fairy land and this year dear friend of mine. Ced son and The Debbie Allen the “Hot Chocolate - Nutwe will be adding a huge and me have been best CBS Dance Academy presents cracker” was written, - ditap component with Glov- friends for about 20 years. Earthquake I has been a stand up comedian for decades. its award-winning, family rected and choreographed er’s, ‘The Train.’” used to own a comedy clubdiate reaction from aNo one boo. wants to hear the spectacular, “Hot Choco- by Allen. In this adaption Starring Tisha Camp- back early in his career. YouWe don’t get the same timing jokes. We are up their late Nutcracker,” starring of the classic story, threebell Martin, Tichina - Ar did numerous shows backonline. on the wire, by ourselves, Tisha Martin Campbell at laughing-out-loud, wise- nold, Debbie Allen, Carlo in the day when he hosted with no net all day long for the Redondo Beach Per- cracking rats take the- auImperato, Kris Nobles with “Comic View.” LAS: I asked -that a wholeques hour. Do you know forming Arts Center on dience on an adventureJalyn Flowers and Sydney tion because it seemshow that long a minute feels Dec. 6 and Dec. 7, at through7:30 Candy Cane Land,Guine “Kara,” the show- in LAS: What is your- epibeing a comedian - is likeunder on stage? p.m., Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. andEgypt, 7 the Indian Rainfor- cludes additional choreog- sode about in “The Neigh- rated. Would you agree p.m., and Dec. 9 at 2 est,p.m. Bollywood, Jazz Land,raphy by Terry Beeman,- Tiborhood”? with that statement? LAS: I don’t, but I’m “This production has alland the Land of the- Kitus Fotso Kim Hale, Kevin Earthquake: It all -hap Earthquake: I mightsure it’s terrifying. Speak- original music and the ratsmono Dolls. Along the rideHarris, Chantel Heath, -Gi pens at a barbershop. It’ssound biased, but toing of be that, what’s some- take over the story,” saidwith the rats is a former ana Jigarhan, Trey Knight, about us trying to introducequite honest we arething the about the comedian director/choreographer and showgirl, who narrates the Karen McDonald, Cathie Max, the White neighbormost underrated and- process un most people don’t “Grey’s Anatomy” execu- story: Myrtle (Tisha Martin Nicholas, Deepa Patel, of Calvin, about the -imporderappreciated, but mostknow about? tive producer, Debbie - AlCampbell), Harvey (Carlo Elza Prado, Eartha Robin- tance of the barbershop andrespected art form there Earthquake:is. The Imperato), Schmink (Mi- son and Evan Williams. how it impacts Black- cul I say this to jokes all myyou had last night has chael Hubela) and Buckey “Debbie Allen is a ture. I’m the owner of friendsthe who happen nothing to be to do with what (Debbie Allen). With an magician,” said Denzel barbershop. rappers, singers, or- you what do today. The timing original score by Mariah Washington about the “Hot ever. I envy that may they canhave worked, but now Carey, Arturo Sandoval, Chocolate Nutcracker.” LAS:: There seems tosing the same song over you have a different crowd. Chau-Giang Thi Nguyen, “What she does with thosebe a lot of comedians- and ap over again and sit That’s why we laugh at James Ingram, Shiamak young people on stage ispearing online who don’tback. When you are a - co other art forms. You have Davar, Tena Clark and pure magic.” pursue stand-up. What’s median the objective of the never seen someone from a Thump. “Our cast has over your opinion on them? job is different. different career field, come “This year has a brand- 150 dancers,” said Allen. Earthquake: Social over to comedy and domi- new section that was cho- “You’ll see many unfor- media gave a platform LAS:for Never thought nate the stand up game. COURTESY PHOTO reographed by Savion gettable performances that Director/choreographer you to talk to the aboutaudience that. Can you explain However, you’ve seen co- Glover, it’s called ‘The will give you joy and touch Debbie Allen on a grandeur scale, more?but it medians go on to be great Train.’ What is unique to {See NUTCRACKER C-4} hasn’t developed more- coEarthquake: We have {See EARTHQUAKE C-4} C-4 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018

By Lapacazo SandovaL of community and the feel- I love your outfit; sincere Contributing Writer ing of belonging is exactly compliments. I watched what owners DJ Envy, the customers reaction and Strolling down Brook- Angela Yee, and Styles P how it makes them feel lyn’s Malcolm X Blvd, past wanted. better about themselves. It a row of small storefronts “The goal was always makes everyone feel good. with Afro-centric mark- to make something more Our juice bar is a whole, ings; alongside abandoned healthy and affordable in positive vibe.” brownstones and apartment our community,” said man- In the end, it was “Team buildings with smashed ager Torres. “We only use Envy” that took home the windows, all painted over fruit and fresh vegetables, win, raising a sizable dona- by street artists, here is nothing [artfical] added. tion which was then gen- a Black neighborhood in It’s a great alternative to erously matched by BET the midst of gentrifica- the unhealthy choices that Networks. tion (again) and sitting are found in our communi- “We all won,” said on the corner is Juices for ties.” “Hustle In Brooklyn” cast Life, a healthy alternative You can’t argue with members Azia, Randy, juice bar that’s owned by facts. The sense of un- Baggy Large, Perks, Dan- DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and BENNETT RAGLIN/GETTY IMAGES FOR BET fairness is felt viscerally ny, Marco, and TP. Styles P. Randy Bowden, Baggy Large, Azia Toussaint, Perks, and DJ Envy attend “Who’s Got throughout Black commu- “When you take care The reason for my the Juice - Hustle In Brooklyn” on November 14, 2018 in New York’s Brooklyn borough. nities in the United States, of one of us, you take care adventure was to findand an “Team Yee”(Angela ican Foundation for the Peach, Mango, and Apple), a place steeped in rac- of all of us,” summed up answer to the question— Yee, Danny, Marco, and University of West Indies Future (Peanut Butter, ism and denial. Diabetes. Torres. “BET’s “Hustle Who’s Got The Juice?— TP). (AFUWI). Beet, Pear, and Strawber- Heart disease. High blood In Brooklyn” cast took the and to witness a competi- Customers lined up to Team Yee went first. ry), Lady Tonic (Orange, pressure. Preventable and friendly competition—se- tion between cast members buy custom-made juices “I’m from Brooklyn. This Beets, and Carrots) and the manageable diseases with riously—because being from BET’s new reality se- and the objective was to is my home,” said juice bar list goes on. healthy food choices. The healthy and helping others ries, “Hustle In Brooklyn” see which group could owner and DJ Angela Yee. “The selection is a existence of Juices for is not a joke.” and Breakfast Club hosts hustle up the most money “To be able to give back in little intimating but it’s all Life, a healthy place, is, in Team Envy donations DJ Envy and Angela Yee in an hour through juice my own community first— about giving back,” said fact, an act of defiance. are going to The Make-A- at Juices for Life, the deli- sales, tips, and online do- it means a lot….we plan to Team Yee member Marco “This [Juice for Life] is Wish Foundation, selected cious, Black-owned juice nations. The juice bar bring more [Juices or Life] Maldonado. “ I love being like a family,” shared Tor- by DJ Envy. The organi- bar. regulars didn’t miss a beat of these healthy alterna- healthy. I love the Black res. “Besides the fact that zation seeks to grant the The rules of engage- and helped the cast spread tives into the Black com- community. If we win our a lot of us are family here, wish of every child diag- ment were simple. Cast the word about the great munity.” donation will go to We are we are welcoming. Angela nosed with a critical illness members Azia, Randy, causes they were benefit- Juices for Life’s menu The American Foundation [Yee] is hands on. Our slo- through the support of tens Baggy Large, Perks, Dan- ting. Team Envy was play- is large with selections for the University of the gan is Love is Love. That’s of thousands of volunteers ny, Marco, and TP were ing to donate money to the ranging from A to Z with West Indies (AFUWI), An- what we run by. That’s and donors. In the United divided into two teams, Make-A-Wish Foundation. interesting names to match gela [Yee ] is on the board what we go by. That’s who States and its territories, “Team Envy” (DJ Envy, Team Yee was playing to the exotic mixes like B.K. of the charity. They pro- we are and the regulars that a wish is granted by the Azia, Baggy Large, Perks) donate money to the Amer- (Pomegranate, Strawberry, vide scholarships, grants, come by here every day, foundation every 34 min- and fund special projects they feel it.” utes on average. for West Indian people.” When it comes to learn- “Hustle In Brooklyn” Good news travels fast. ing, Torres says that all of is created and produced It didn’t take long before the owners have inspired by Entertainment One and the juice bar was packed. her and it might surprise Creature Films. It follows The Brooklyn community some that Styles P makes a group of young and driv- is deeply affected by the everyone around him feel en millennials and tracks store and they take a great empowered. how their lives intersect sense of pride even more “Styles [P] goes out of in the pursuit of personal because it’s Black-owned. his way to make sure that and professional success. Monica Torres, the manag- the people that come into “Hustle In Brooklyn” airs er of Juices for Life, who the store feel good, “ con- Tuesdays at 10/9c p.m. on

BENNETT RAGLIN/GETTY IMAGES FOR BET recently became a vegan fides Torres. “He’s like ‘sis BET. Guests attend “Who’s Got the Juice - Hustle In Brooklyn” in New York City. made it clear that the sense your hair is beautiful today, #HustleInBK!

COURTESY PHOTO In this adaption, three laughing-out-loud, wise-cracking rats take over the story.

have created a new lega- missed and promises some- Nutcracker cy, a new family tradition thing for the whole family. {Continued from C-3} with the ‘Hot Chocolate “Next year is our 10th your heart.” Nutcracker’,” said Allen. year and already we have Keeping in the spirit of “We’re also very excited people lining up, so get giving, 100 percent of the that Shonda Rhimes will your tickets for this year show’s proceeds will ben- be presenting a behind- because year 10 is heating efit arts education for youth the-scenes documentary of up,” said Allen. in the greater Los Angeles the making of [the] ‘Hot The show runs for 90 area. School performances Chocolate Nutcracker’ for minutes. will take place at the Re- Netflix.” dondo Beach Performing The “Hot Chocolate To purchase tickets, Arts Center at 10am De- Nutcracker” is a three-time visitthehotchocolatenut- cember 5-8. Nutty Award-winning pro- cracker.com or call (213) “We’re excited that we duction that is not to be 972-8550.

as a comedian, you have To find more informa- Earthquake to do the job. Just because tion on “The Neighbor- {Continued from C-3} you play pickup basketball, hood,” please check local actors, singers, or dancers. doesn’t make you an NBA listings. Before you label yourself star.

CBS Comedian Earthquake appears in “The Neighborhood.” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 www.lasentinel.net D-1

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett dren. in the lives of His people. ing her call to preach in goal remains the same as music from “Prophetic Religion Editor “The Through my music, I teach 1996, she established Sha- she shared in a 2016 Senti- Declarations” when she Lord di- how to decree your bless- neen Bonner Ministries in nel interview. launches her “Declare The blessings of God rected ings by coming to God, 2007 where she organized Two years ago, Bonner Fest” tour next year. The are available to all believ- me to staying in His presence evangelism and outreach insisted, “We want to let event will take place on ers and Apostle Shaneen speak and studying His Word,” events to provide tangible the people of God know March 9, 2019, at I Am Bonner wants to help you life said Bonner. “It is my assistance to the needy, that God is still speaking The Word of God Minis- access them. goal that the Word of God students and homeless in- in this time! According tries, 1478 E. 92nd St., in Through her new al- spoken in my songs will dividuals. to Isaiah 45:1, God gives Los Angeles. Pastors Le- bum, “Prophetic Declara- bring hope to the hope- After being ordained us permission to ask Him roy and Gloria Lawrence tion,” Bonner offers seven less.” as an apostle in 2014, she what is going on with the will host the concert. inspirational and spoken Bonner’s mission wanted to expanded her plans and purpose of our However, listeners can word tracks to empower to help God’s peo- ministry to include a mu- lives. Command ye me.” be inspired now by Bon- others to live victoriously ple has continued sic component as a way Hoping to persuade ner’s music. Her album is in Christ and enjoy all that strong over the to uplift others and touch believers to embrace that now available on iTunes, God promises to His chil- years. Accept- lives in a positive way. Her scripture, she will perform Soundcloud and Spotify.

sentinel news serviCe ing issues too. Collective- said, “We are thrilled to ly, all of these were signals welcome Dr. Beckwith and Agape International it was time to move. And his flock to the Saban The- Spiritual Center, led by so we did. atre in Beverly Hills. Dr. the Rev. Dr. Michael Ber- “Now, several months Beckwith and I have been nard Beckwith, has relo- later, we are stabilizing in friends for years, so when cated to the Saban Theatre, our transition to Beverly he approached me about 8440 Wilshire Blvd., in Hills, not only from mov- the possibility of relocating Beverly Hills. ing our Spiritual Center Agape to the Saban The- “It was time to move. here, but our offices atre, as I said, ‘Absolutely, The community and the well, so we can be ground- why not?’ As a religious Agape board agreed. We ed as we approach the 32nd leader, my temple services have to work on our lega- Anniversary of AGAPE’s are held on Friday eve- cy,” said Beckwith, who founding on November nings, so Dr. Beckwith is explained that the build- 30,” he said. able to hold his services on ing flooded in Culver City “We can now accom- Sunday mornings.” where the ministry was modate 1,900 service at- Several notable people based for many years. tendees, versus 1,200 in have proclaimed Dr. Beck- AGAPE/BARRY SELBY “Unbeknownst to us, our previous space. Park- with as one of the greatest Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith of Agape International Spiritual Center. the building we held our ing is much easier and global inspirational leaders services in was not up to our new location in Bev- of modern time in the 21st everything that is unique, itual development, which tant part of my soul’s evo- code because it was housed erly Hills is central for Century. mighty and magnificent -in leads to infinite possibili- lution. I’m deeply grateful with residential pipes, not individuals and families Oprah Winfrey said, side each of us.” ties in our lives.” for Rev. Michael and the commercial pipes. And on who might wish to stop “Michael Bernard Beck- Spiritual leader and au- Academy Award- Agape community.” top of that, our landlords by to check AGAPE out.” with…teaches that the vi- thor Deepak Chopra noted, winning actress Hilary Grammy Award- wanted to double our rent. Rabbi David Baron of the sion we set for our lives “Michael Beckwith elo- Swank declared, “I have winning singer/songwrit- “We had outgrown the Beverly Hills Temple of the begins a sacred process quently unfolds the secrets been going to Agape for 26 er Van Morrison shared, space, and there were park- Arts at the Saban Theatre of unfolding that unlocks of the deep inquiry for spir- years. It’s been an impor- “The teachings of Michael Bernard Beckwith are very inspiring. I live-stream on a regular basis and find it comforting and healing. He’s the real deal, and has uplifted my life.” On July 22, Agape cel- ebrated Beckwith’s birth- day and kicked off its inau- gural service at the Saban Theatre featuring a mega- watt musical celebration. The legendary Stevie Wonder and R&B vocal- ist Goapele serenaded Beckwith with Stevie Wonder’s song, “Happy Birthday.” AGAPE SPIRITUAL CENTER From left are actor Sterling K. Brown, Rev. Dr. Michael To learn more about AGAPE SPIRITUAL CENTER Beckwith and civil rights activist Martin Luther King III. Agape, visit agapelive.com Agape International Spiritual Center now holds Sunday services at the Saban Theatre. or call (310) 348-1250.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett in Pittsburgh and Thousand sisted Whitlock, a doctoral the fulfillment of the Greatknowledging Religion Editor Oaks as well as the recent candidate who also serves Commission - this is pow- the fast as murder in Las Vegas of the as executive director of the erful motivation in today’s an “exciting The Rev. Mark E. 25-year-old son of the Rev. USC Cecil Murray Center unsettled world,” he noted. step of faith,” Whitlock, Jr., pastor of Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard, for Community Engage- “For those who desire he added that Christ Our Redeemer AME a close friend of Whit- ment. both inward and outward he is avail- Church, invites the faith lock’s. “I am convinced that impact, humbling yourself able to share community to join him in “Fasting is one of the when God’s people fast before God through fast- the knowl- fasting for spiritual renewal most powerful spiritual dis- with a proper biblical mo- ing is a good place to start. edge and ful- and an end to gun violence. ciplines of all the Christian tive – seeking God’s face God’s power can be re- fillment that Through the fast, which disciplines. Through fast- – with a broken, repentant leased in and through you he gained started Nov. 11 and contin- ing and prayer, the Holy and contrite spirit, God will by the enabling of the Holy through the ues until Jan. 21, Whitlock Spirit can transform your hear from heaven. God will Spirit.” experience. believes God will heal “our life, transform family prob- heal our lives, our land, Whitlock, who has lives, our land, our church- lems, and gain new power. our churches, our com- completed five 40-day fastsTo learn es, our communities, our According to scripture, per- munities, our nation and in the past, encouraged more, con- nation and world.” sonal experience and obser- world. Fasting and prayer believers to support the tact Whitlock Among the incidents vation, fasting and prayer can bring about a change in campaign through a one- at markw@ spurring Whitlock to ac- can also effect change on the direction of our nation, day, multiple days or an corchurch. tion are the mass killings a much grander scale,” in- the nations of earth and extended 40-year fast. Ac- org. D-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018

CALL 2 W ORSHIP! by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor

By Joshua appariCio have spoken unto you, that Contributing Youth Writer in me ye might have peace. Church and community news throughout greater Los Angeles In the world ye shall have To the youth readers: tribulation: but be of good Covered California 2019 Enrollment Event The season of giv- cheer.” In all you do be takes place on Nov. 26, at 6 p.m., at Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation, ing thanks is quickly ap- thankful, be kind, include 1130 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. A certified agent will explain medical and dental proaching. I like to call this the less fortunate, even if insurance plans for individuals and businesses. To register, call Leslie Elliott at (323) 789-4515. the “Thankful Season.” you cannot get to them or So many people take give them material things. Open Door Skid Row Ministry this time to provide ser- Always remember celebrates its 10th anniversary on Nov. 30, at 6 p.m., at Church of the Nazarene, 419 E. 6th St., vices to the less fortunate. when all else fails, you can in Los Angeles, said Evangelist Geraldine Hughes, founder. The ministry offers worship and As a young man, I think the always pray and ask God outreach services to homeless men, women and veterans. Guests at the free event include Dr. James Jordan, Nysa Shenay, Dean Givens and The Family, Del George and Just Us and Lil’ season of gratitude should SHIRMIN APPARICIO to give you the strength to be present all year around, Joshua Apparicio encourage others. When Tommy the Clown. To learn more, call Hughes at (661) 208-2143. daily or as often as we can. you let go what’s in your Westwood Presbyterian Church Being thankful for what it states in Psalms 9:1, we hands, God will surely let plans a Messiah Sing-Along on Nov. 30, at 8 p.m., at 10822 Wilshire Blvd., in Los Angeles. we have endured or the shall always “praise the go what’s in His to comfort George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed. The audience will join the Westwood challenges we have been LORD, with all our hearts.” you. Master Choir, six vocal soloists and the Westwood Chamber Symphony in the traditional through is not always easy We should be thankful at My prayer for you all sing-along. Performers include organist Dr. Namhee Han, soprano Christina Borgioli, soprano to look back on. all times for all the bless- is that you will surround Devon Davidson, mezzo soprano Nandani Maria Sinha, tenor Scott Noonan, tenor Will North This time of giving ings we’ve received. yourselves with family, and bass Matthew Lewis. Dan Redfeld will direct the concert. The donation is $10 for adults. thanks is especially sensi- When I pray and ask friends, loved ones, and For information, email [email protected]. tive for me, as we were God for anything, I believe neighbors needing a help- West Angeles Church of God in Christ without a place to call and exercise my Faith, be- ing hand during this sea- holds several holiday events next month. Activities include the children’s program on Dec. home four years ago. We cause I know faith without son, which can be lonely 2, at 6 p.m.; Christmas at the Cathedral on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.; Candlelight Service on Dec. 19, are grateful for the bless- works is dead. It clearly for some. In Proverbs 16:4, at 7 p.m.; Christmas Sunday Worship on Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. (one service only); Watch Night ings that are bestowed states this in James 2:14, “gracious words are like Service on Dec. 31, at 10 p.m., followed by the Afterglow Breakfast in the Crystal Room. Call upon us, not just at this “What does it profit, myhoneycomb sweetness to (323) 733-8300 for details. time, but on a daily basis. brethren, if someone says the soul and health to the I am encouraged, as in he has faith but does not body.” You can make a dif- Silver Lining of Hope Crusade 1 Thessalonians 5:18, it have works?” ference with just one kind presents its 9th annual Prayer and Encouragement Service on Dec. 7, at 7 p.m., at Mount Olive says, “In everything give Whatsoever you be- word. Second Missionary Baptist Church, 9401 Zamora Ave., in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Dr. Winford thanks for this is the will lieve, turn to Philippians Lastly, young readers Bell, organizer. The service will uplift victims of violent crime. Pastor Ronald Bolden of Greater of God in Christ Jesus con- 4:6 as it declares, “do not as you continue to grow in Mount Zion will speak. cerning you.” be anxious about anything, the Lord, I would like to Carson Community Deliverance Center Church I continue to put my but in every situation, by encourage you to stand on holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Dec. 8, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public trust in God with the mind- prayer and petition, with Colossians 3:15, “Let the is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. set of “seek ye first the thanksgiving, present your peace of Christ rule in your kingdom of God and He requests to God.” hearts, since as members of Brookins-Kirkland AME Church will give me the desires To my peers, John one body you were called sponsors a Christmas Program on Dec. 23, at 8 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, of my heart.” I believe, as 16:33 says, “these things I to peace.” Amen! said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Christmas Day worship starts at 9 a.m. For information, call (323) 296-5610.

Grace United Methodist Church plans “Jazz and Carols” on Dec. 24, at 6 p.m., at 4112 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Cedric D. Bridgeforth. Performers include the BMCR/Ebony Prophets. On Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Watch service takes place at 12 p.m. To learn more, call (323) 294-6653.

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

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