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Sentinel newS Service Sentinel newS Service Former California As- sembly Speaker and cur- Brotherhood Crusade rent Los Angeles City officials said they are Council President Herb proud to announce their Wesson recently an- 2017 Pioneer of African nounced his support for American Achievement Antonio Villaraigosa for Award Dinner honoree, Governor. Wesson joins the iconic sports and with three former Califor- broadcasting great, CBS2/ nia Assembly Speakers: KCAL9 Sports Director, Karen Bass, Fabian Nuñez Jim Hill. The award- cer and John Perez in backing emony will be held Friday, Villaraigosa. December 8, at - the Bev “Antonio is a man who erly Hilton For nearly half leads with conviction,” a century, the prestigious Wesson said. Pioneer of African -Ameri “He says what he COURTESY PHOTO can Achievement Award means and means what he Former California Assembly Speaker and current Los Dinner has honored - indi Hurricane Irma hits Florida Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson recently FILE PHOTO {See WESSON A-9} announced his support for Antonio Villaraigosa for Governor. Los Angeles Sportscaster Jim Hill. {See BROTHERHOOD A-9}
Rags-to-riches story made publisher Walter “Ball” Smith Jr. a light for many
cruSader newSpaper Group 44, was charged with one nnpa MeMber count of threatening a United States official in The Black Press lost an indictment filed Friday one of its most devoted in United States District Court. Lloyd was arrested in this case on November 9, one day after federal prose- cutors filed a criminal com- plaint that accused Lloyd of making the threatening phone call to Rep. Waters’ COURTESY PHOTO office. According to the Walter “Ball” Smith affidavit in support of the complaint, Lloyd called freedom warriors, last week. America,” said Dorothy R. the Congresswoman’s of- Walter “Ball” Smith, the Leavell, Chairman of the fice on October 22, and publisher of New York’s National Newspaper Pub- COURTESY PHOTO left a voicemail laced with Beacon and the Philadel- lishers Association (NNPA) Congresswoman Maxine Waters expletives and epithets that phia Observer died on Fri- and publisher of the Chi- uses the words “dead” and day, November 10. He was cago and Rags-to-riches Sentinel News Service murder United States Rep- “kill” a total of four times. 83. story made publisher Walter resentative Maxine Waters Lloyd, who was freed “The Black Press has “Ball” Smith Jr. a light for A federal grand jury in a phone call to her Capi- on a $20,000 bond after his www.lasentinel.net lost a true giant in Black has charged a San Pedro tol Hill office last month. {See WATERS A-9} {See BLACK PRESS A-8} man with threatening to Anthony Scott Lloyd, A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017
When it comes to career and sex, Shannon Boodram says that there is no one way to do it right.
two extremes that you see. You see the extreme from elders and author- ity figures saying, 'don't do it, it'll ruin your life,'" said Boodram. "Then you see media saying that it's going to make you better, more attrac- tive and likeable. Find- ing balance and truth be- tween the two extremes is what I do." Along with her You- Tube channel, Boodram
Shannon Boodram Shannon Boodram hosts uses her expert knowledge on sex and relationships to hosts Facebook's Make Up or By Shannen hill meant reading novels along watched were not accurate. and started her YouTube Break Up Show. Contributing Writer with watching pornography As a 19-year-old college channel where she goes by and television shows to get student, she started doing the name Shan BOODY. interests, I think that it's the currently hosts a Face- Shannon Boodram, 32, an idea of what sex is. more research on what a She also started booking same way when it comes to book show called Make is making the topic of sex "Growing up, I went to healthy sex life is and it led gigs speaking at differ- sexuality," said Boodram. up or Break up where less taboo with her Shan Catholic school where sex her to deciding to write her ent events and television "There are millions of differ- a couple comes on and BOODY YouTube chan- was extremely repressed. own book about how to get shows. Her idea is that ent ways to express yourself discusses their rela- nel. Her channel has nearly Then at home, my Barbies the best out of your sex life. sex does not have one way and to find a sex life that is tionship problems. The 300,000 subscribers and were even banned from be- "When I started re- of being right. She views happy and healthy." 71,000 followers of the explores having a good sex ing naked," said Boodram. searching, I was just like, everyone as an individual Boodram landed a pilot show then weigh in and life on an individual stan- "I was always sexually pre- 'Oh my God, there needs to and supports people tap- for a talk show about sex let the couple know their dard versus the societal cocious and just naturally be somebody who makes ping into their own mind with BET a few years ago opinions on if the couple standard. had an interest in physical- this information as interest- and trying out different that gave her the opportu- should make up or break Boodram grew up in ity. When you have some- ing and gripping as porn, techniques to see what nity to come to Los Angeles, up. She also works with Toronto, Canada in a strict one who has an interest in TV and mass media does,'" makes them happy. where she currently resides. STD awareness with the Catholic household. She something and there's re- said Boodram. "I wanted to "Because we don't talk The show didn't get picked YES Means TEST Orga- was always told to ab- pression, they tend to findmake sex ed intriguing." about it a lot, people tend up, but Boodram's ideas nization. stain from sex physically whatever they can." After graduating, to have a mono culture have got her television ap- For more information and verbally. The topic of Once Boodram started Boodram published her that there is only one right pearances on The View, about Boodram, visit sex being forbidden made having a sex life of her book, Laid: Young People's way to do it. Just like there TLC's Let's Talk About Sex, shanboody.com. You can Boodram want to explore own, she realized that the Experiences with Sex in are millions of careers out E! News and more. also find her on all social it even more. For her, this shows and videos that she an Easy-Access Culture, there based on peoples' "There are always these media @shanboody. MACY’S BLACK FRIDAY DOORBUSTERS IN STORE: 5PM THURS-2AM FRI, 6AM-1PM FRI & 8AM-1PM SAT Hours may vary by store. Go to macys.com & click stores for local information. ONLINE: SHOP ALL DAY THURS-SAT AT MACYS.COM/BLACKFRIDAY FREE SHIPPING ONLINE WITH $49 PURCHASE Valid 11/22-11/25. Exclusions apply; see macys.com/freereturns PLUS, FURNITURE, MATTRESS & AREA RUG SUPER BUYS NOW-CYBER MONDAY
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By Brittany K. Jackson “When you look at cits, that we don’t really Contributing Writer Meek Mill’s situation, it get an opportunity to focus was such an egregious sen- on our assets,” Senghor “Released” is the tence for cases that were said. groundbreaking docuse- dismissed, that he’s done “We say, well there’s 1 ries featured on the Oprah community service for, out of 4 Black men who are Winfrey Network (OWN) and yet he still ends up going to end up incarcer- that’s been giving viewers with 2-4 years,” Senghor ated, well there’s also 3 out first-hand insight into life said. “People can say well of the 4 who are not. So, after prison. While many that doesn’t seem like that we want to really start fo- docuseries on prison life much time, but I always cusing our energy on what focus on heinous crimes say like if you have chil- are our assets, how do we and ruthless interactions dren and you know what build them up, how do we between inmates, staff and they’re growth spurt is like support those structures those connected outside in two years, then you can and really build something of prison, “Released” pro- really piece together what meaningful,” Senghor af- vides a perspective that happens in our lives in two firmed. often goes without explora- years.” Senghor says that there tion, the breakdown of the Senghor says that Meek PHOTO COURTESY OF OPRAH.COM is now a “Released” Face- family structure and the in- Mill’s situation is “reflec- Shaka Senghor pictured with Oprah Winfrey following his interview on OWN’s book group, where family mates’ transition back into tive of the 61,000 men ‘Super Soul Sunday’, which Winfrey describes as one of the best interviews of her life. members and prior institu- society, particularly con- and women who are im- tionalized individuals can cerning people of color. prisoned for technical or plained the importance of is James White, I never night, I’m very intentional log on to share their jour- The show’s true iden- probation violations.” Sen- “Released” as a platform had an emotional connec- about one of our rituals, neys and support one an- tity, however, is wrapped ghor recently held a rally for criminal justice reform tion to that name because which is through affirma- other. “If you fall, there’s in the life of its producer, on Meek Mill’s behalf and and one’s post-release nobody in family ever used tions. When he asks me always an opportunity pick Shaka Senghor, who spent says that “once the cameras transition back into the it,” he said. “As I started to why do I do that, I say my yourself up, but you’ve got more than 19 years behind go away and everybody’s real world. “A lot of time evolve in my own think- responsibility as a father to have the courage to do bars, 7 years of which were got past the media part of people just take for granted ing and my transformation, is to tell you who you are, it,” Senghor stated. spent in solitary confine- it” the real work begins that you just get out and go I knew that I wanted to before the world tells you Recently, Senghor was ment for a second degree within collaborating with on with life, but in our so- have a name that reflectedwho you aren’t,” he said. featured on Oprah Win- murder conviction in 1991. professionals who work in ciety, unfortunately we’re something meaningful to “I don’t have a fear frey’s “Super Soul Sun- Today, Senghor speaks to policy change to discover very unforgiving,” Senghor me, something that spoke about my son being a Black day”, where the media mo- groups of people all over how certain policies nega- stated. “There are 40,000 of our ancestral power and man in America because gul said that her interview the world, sharing his tes- tively impact underserved collateral consequences of our historical legacy and I I’m raising him to under- with Senghor was not just timony of redemption, and communities. having a felony on your re- wanted to mirror that,” he stand his rights, understand one of the best she’s had in serving as a criminal justice As a native of Detroit, cord, and that includes lack continued. who he is, understand his her career, but in her life. reform advocate, author Michigan, which is known of access to employment, As the father of three power, and to not shrink Senghor has received many and mentor. for having chart topping lack of access to housing, including a young son, we himself because of other awards and spoken on nu- Recently, the Sentinel murder rates, Senghor stat- but more importantly, we also asked Senghor about people’s ignorance,” he de- merous platforms, includ- had the opportunity to in- ed that he’s happy he can want to show the authentic how he’s working to break clared. ing TED, CNN and De- terview Senghor about his now represent the people way in which people suc- the generational cycle of Senghor says that the troit Free Press. His book, tumultuous journey, his of Detroit in a positive way. ceed or they fail, whatever oppression within his own Black community in gener- “Writing My Wrongs” has thoughts on the criminal “ I always wear a D hat. happens. We didn’t put into family or those within his al must do a better job un- been revered as a strik- PHOTO TODD GRAY justice system, how he It’s not about the team, it’s place anything to determine sphere of influence. -Sen derstanding our own value. ing story of redemption chooses to raise his young- about those kids who re- any of the outcomes, this is ghor says he adopted a “As a Black man in Amer- and freedom to the mind est son, and the reason he ally need to see somebody reality,” he continued. technique called “asset ica, we’re constantly bom- of those who remain in embraced a new name. For reflect back their possibili- Senghor says that part of framing” from his friend barded with these negative the struggle. The season starters, we asked Senghor ties,” Senghor said. “My his road to redemption be- Trabian Shorters, whose images of what we can’t be, finale of “Released”- pre about the high profile Meek community is incredibly gan with his own identity, Black Male Engagementthe various impediments in mieres on OWN Saturday, Mill probation violation supportive, I get so much and that changing his name organization teaches the our way, the policy brutal- November 18 at 10/9C. To case, considering the origin love at home,” he added. brought forth value and en- art of framing powerful ity, the racism in the work- see our exclusive interview of the “crime” itself nearly As it pertains to the lightenment. “I grew up personal narratives. “With force, and a lot of times we with Shaka Senghor, visit 10 years ago. docuseries, Senghor ex- with my legal name which my son what I do is every focus so much on the defi- www.lasentinel.net.
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“These people are so populations to become in- (courtesy photo) engrossed in the struggle volved. It’s all very well to for survival that they have embrace saving the rain nothing left to give. Their forests and conserving en- mindset is, ‘I’ve got to put dangered animal species, food on the table today,’ but such global initiatives rather than ‘I’d better pro- don’t even begin to impact tect the environment for communities inhabited by my children’s tomorrow.’ people of color.” It usually takes a person- - Hazel M. John- al, immediate and urgent son, 1935-2011, Chicago concern, such as a pro- South Side activist known posed waste incinerator as “mother of environ- or a family member’s ill- mental justice movement”, ness or death, to motivate From the Chicago Tribune low-income and minority
By William a. Burke ed.d. rendering plants, or free- ways, are considered part The South Coast Air of environmental justice Quality Management Dis- communities because they trict will host our third an- are disproportionately im- nual environmental confer- pacted by air pollution from JACK CHIN, SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PHOTO ence, titled A Conversation such facilities. on Environmental Justice, This conference aims Dr. William Burke seen with his wife, Mrs. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, (center left) and friends at the Taste of on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the to strengthen SCAQMD’s Soul in the Crenshaw District. Cathedral of Our Lady of relationship with stakehold- the Angels in downtown ers in environmental justice Los Angeles. communities by encourag- grant writing; and clean air strong. The Environmental Justice ties help broaden mutual Hosted by SCAQMD’s ing more residents to get • Air Pollution, EJ Our history of Advisory Group (EJAG) awareness of EJ topics, and Environmental Justice involved and to be optimis- and Health. SCAQMD's EJ program is an advisory group to keep SCAQMD connected Community Partnership, tic about the positive results SCAQMD will also began in 1997. As the the SCAQMD Govern- to the residents whom the the event will take place that their activism can bring provide participants with newly elected Chairman ing Board. The mission of agency serves. at The Center at Cathedral to their communities. an overview of how legis- to SCAQMD, I saw a need EJAG is to advise and as- We have accomplished Plaza from 8:30 a.m. to The following breakout lation such as the Chemical for the agency to be more sist SCAQMD in protect- a great deal of progress 3:30 p.m. Los Angeles City sessions are planned to pro- Safety Act, Clean Air Act, active in communities of ing and improving public over the past few decades, Council President Herb J. vide participants with tools and the Cap and Trade pro- color. For far too long our health in SCAQMD's most but we also have an enor- Wesson, Jr. will deliver the to take back to their com- gram will affect California communities were ne- impacted communities mous challenge ahead of keynote address. munities: and discuss how commu- glected when it came to through the reduction and us if we are to succeed in We want environmental • Clean Air Innova- nity groups are responding environmental justice. Yet prevention of air pollution. cleaning up air pollution in justice community mem- tion: Exploring zero- and to legislative activities in we were the ones most To build on the work environmental justice com- bers to learn new methods, near-zero emission tech- Sacramento and Washing- impacted from air pollu- of the EJAG, I established munities. gain new tools, and build nologies; ton, D.C. tion. We started with the the Environmental Justice The conference is new partnerships. The fight • Cooperative En- More than ever we need Ethnic Advisory group Community Partnership in free but registration is re- for clean air is a long battle gagement: How community to build alliances between which was later renamed as February 2015. Through quired at https://ejconfer- that will requires persever- groups, public agencies, organizations to protect the Environmental Justice this grassroots partnership, ence2017.eventbrite.com. ance, optimism, and hope. and businesses can work and build upon the prog- Advisory Group The pro- SCAQMD will host a se- For more information call Southland residents liv- together to champion envi- ress we have achieved thus grams and initiatives we ries of events with a special (909) 396-3511 or email ing in close proximity to ronmental justice; far. The sharing of ideas, instituted have been con- EJ focus. These forums, [email protected]. refineries, rail yards, ports, • Right on the Mon- successes, and challenges tinually updated to keep training sessions, and other metal processing facilities, ey: Techniques for effective will help keep our fight forthe EJ movement growing. engaging outreach activi-
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zil, and the United States, among others. It’s no doubt that Dr. Barber’s involvement in the fiftieth anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s 1968 Poor People’s Campaign caught the attention of, not only national, but interna- tional, social justice leader- ship, like Pope Francis, who is world-renowned for his personal and official advo- cacy for the poor. Just last Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Pope Francis, the lead- er of the Catholic Church, celebrated a special mass for poor people on the first World Day of the Poor,- eat ing with 1500 from Italy, Poland and France. The pope also de- nounced those who express indifference to the plight of the poor, calling such be- Dr. William J. Barber, II, the president of Repairers havior "a great sin.” of the Breach will meet with Pope Francis at the "It is when we turn away Vatican on Thanksgiving Day. (Courtesy/Wilmington from a brother or sister Journal) in need, when we change channels as soon as a dis- turbing question comes up, By Cash MiChaels Vatican last September, when we grow indignant at The Wilmington Journal along with invitations to evil, but do nothing about NNPA Member visit England and Africa it," Pope Francis said. "God to join other labor and will not ask us, if we felt In an exclusive in- workers’ rights advocates. righteous indignation, but terview with The Wilm- “[The Pope] wants to whether we did some good." ington Journal, Rev. Dr. bless this movement and According to the group’s William J. Barber, II, the meet with other activists website, Repairers of the president of Repairers of from around the world Breach, “…seeks to build a the Breach, a nonpartisan, who are fighting againstmoral agenda rooted in the nonprofit social advocacy poverty,” Dr. Barber said. framework that uplifts our group, has confirmed that Dr. Barber, who - offi deepest moral and constitu- he and a delegation of cially stepped down fromtional values to redeem the “moral, workers' rights, his post as the president of heart and soul of our coun- anti-poverty and ecologi- North Carolina’s branch try. Our deepest moral tra- cal justice advocates…” of the NAACP in Octo- ditions point to equal pro- will be meeting with Pope ber after serving 12 years, tection under the law, the Francis at the Vatican on will be part of a two-day desire for peace within and Thanksgiving Day. conference attended by among nations, the dignity Dr. Barber, who was social justice advocates of all people, and the re- consecrated as a bishop from countries like Can- sponsibility to care for our over the summer, received ada, Senegal, Italy, Ire- common home.” the invitation from the land, Tunisia, Ghana, Bra- A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 23, 2017 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •
This is my standard self-sanitizing words and freedom when we first met,who came here running We might reason that column on celebrating phrases. joined and struggled with away from religious intol- celebrating the European Thanksgiving which asks During the Holocaust them against our common erance and persecution in Thanksgiving Day is all for us to consider making of enslavement, Frederick oppression and oppressor. their own country estab- right because we’re giving a distinction between our Douglass, asked to speak Indeed, over the cen- lished a similar, if not more thanks to God not to the op- thanksgiving as a principle on the meaning of the 4th turies our histories and severe religious tyranny. pressor; reaffirming bonds and practice and the day of July, seen as Indepen- lives intersected and in- They self-righteously saw between us; and it’s conve- the colonizers of this coun- dence Day for Whites, told tertwined in various ways: themselves as “puritans”, nient to do this. Surely, it is try set aside to celebrate his White audience, “This in liberation struggles; in pure and chosen by God; always good to gather to- triumph over the Native Fourth of July is yours not nation-building such as and in God’s name, they gether to reaffirm the bonds Americans and called the mine. You may rejoice. I the Seminole nation; in condemned and burned between us. But do we have “Day of Mourning” by must mourn.” For it is for shared asylum, establish- their women as witches to do it on this day? And do many Native Americans. the enslaved African “a ing defense communities in with repulsive regularity, we have to eat turkey, make As I’ve said elsewhere, “as day which reveals to him Mexico against “Yankee” brutally suppressed all dis- small talk and act as if the African people, we cannot more than any other day of encroachment; shared lin- sent and created a White official sanitized version of deny the ethical and spiri- the year the gross injustice DR. MAULANA KARENGA eage and communal living god and White religion in Thanksgiving Day is real, tual value and obligation and cruelty to which he is throughout the Americas; their own image and in- and the Native Americans of giving thanks and being a constant victim.” Indeed, and meaning of the holi- and in our common quest terest. It is with this false are not our brothers and thankful. But we cannot in he goes on to say that for day of Thanksgiving with to defend our dignity, reaf- interpretation and inspira- sisters in life and struggle good faith, participate in the enslaved African, “Your its big turkeys, small talk, firm our rights and make tion from their racialized and their Holocaust, like the official forgetfulness ofcelebration is a sham,” and scream-filled televised our own unique contribu- god that they went about our own, merits no place the established order, the a repulsive mixture of van- football games, and its tion to a new history of hu- they’re devilish work of in our memory, hearts and cold and acute denial of the ity, heartlessness, mockery revel and rampage of cor- mankind. The need, then, genocide, justifying it with homes? decimation of Native Amer- and hypocrisy. And “your porate-designed consump- as Malcolm reminds us, is biblical injunctions like, Thanksgiving is a good icans and pretend it’s just prayers and hymns, your tion. Through both officialto think in ways that liber- “slay the heathen hip and and life-affirming practice about gathering together in sermons and thanksgiv- and personal pretension, ate rather than limit us and thigh, and make them hew- and we should always prac- joy.” ings with all your religious we approach Thanksgiving free us from false and defi- ers of wood and drawers of tice it. But let us give thanks The histories and holi- parade and solemnity are, without its history of hor- cient ways of viewing and water.” This racist ranting in our own way and on our days of the oppressed, to him, mere bombast, rors and the uncomfortable engaging the world. Thus, posing as religion was used own day and throughout colonized and enslaved fraud, deception, impiety calling to mind that more if we rethink the practice also for Africans and other the year. Let us give thanks are, of necessity, different and hypocrisy—a thin veil than turkeys were killed for of thanksgiving and sepa- peoples of color. for the good in and of the from the history and holi- to cover up crimes which the celebration of that first rate it from the official -cel Advancing conquest, world, the good of life and days of the oppressor, the would disgrace a nation of day and that its roots lie in ebration, we see that giving occupation and imperial love, of sisterhood, broth- colonizer and the enslaver. savages.” And finally, -de the victory celebrations of thanks is not a problem, savagery as salvation or erhood, friendship, fam- Likewise, their interpreta- scendants of the Wampa- European genocidal wars but celebrating genocide self-defense, they posed ily and community, and the tions of those histories and noag in Massachusetts who against the Native Ameri- and/or oppression and the their plunder as the will awesome beauty and good holidays also differ, for first welcomed their White cans. triumph of evil clearly is. and promise of God. Like of the world. And let us they are lived and learned visitors and invaders, call So, as we sit down in Surely, it is an evil irony their modern-day descen- turn our prayers of thanks- from different standpoints. what Whites call “Thanks- celebration of the sanitized that the pilgrims who held dants, they turned god into giving into the practice of Thus, the Palestinians call giving Day” the “Day of version of Thanksgiving, the first White thanksgiving a chooser of an elect and good, especially for the the conquest and coloniza- Mourning”, mourning for let us, as African people, celebration in this country, superior people, a ruthless vulnerable among us, i.e., tion of Palestine, the Na- the millions killed and the honor our ethical obliga- did so to celebrate victory real estate agent promis- the poor, the disabled, ill, kba—the Great Catastro- memories erased and falsi- tion found in the Husia over those who welcomed ing other peoples’ land aged and infant, the strang- phe, and the Israelis call it fied about this great Holo- to “not turn a blind eye to and saved them; those who and resources, and an ally er, refugee, immigrant and the war of independence. caust. injustice or a deaf ear to gave them food and shelter, in the genocidal wars they captive (prisoner). And The Native Americans call We live in a country and truth.” Instead, let us re- those who taught them how waged to seize them. And in this way, we honor the the conquest and coloni- world of brutal realities and member the lives, cultures to grow crops and offered they now, as then, pretend best of our moral heritage zation of their land and comforting illusions, care- and whole peoples lost, them peaceful co-existence shock and outrage when the and open the way through the decimation of their fully crafted to mask and and honor and share in the in their own land. oppressed people rightfully struggle to a new history, a people genocide and Holo- diminish the truth and trag- Native American Day of Moreover, it is worth and righteously rise up in new world and a new way caust. The Europeans call edy of these realities. Cer- Mourning as they did our noting that these people resistance. {See KARENGA A-9} it “discovery,” “the move tainly, one of the most com- mourning and quest for westward,” “reaching the forting illusions we have in promised land,” and other this country is the origins • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY
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In June of 2015, the Los schools will continue at the students in their primary Angeles Board of Educa- expense of those most in language for the combined tion unanimously approved need. Reversing this trend purposes of maintaining DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. a Resolution supporting requires the support of the the legitimacy and richness Executive Publisher / CEO Standard English Learners broader Black community. of such language, whether JENNIFER J. THOMAS Publisher (SELs) and requiring that Blacks are among the it is known as “Ebonics,” KENNETH R. THOMAS implementation include world’s most resilient peo- “African Language Sys- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) targeted resources to sup- ple, but also reflect a para- tems” or other descriptions, RUTH WASHINGTON port SELs in all schools. dox: They have internal- and to facilitate their acqui- Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) Although this was actually ized the white majority’s sition and mastery of Eng- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) a landmark decision, to my values without full access lish language skills.” PAMELA A. BAKEWELL knowledge, the Resolution to its benefits. This means Within days, the Reso- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer received little, if any, local Therefore, challenging lution garnered national at- DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. media coverage. However, LARRY AUBRY the educational system is tention. Many argued that Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL the Resolution is extremely tantamount to challenging such attention represented Executive Assistant to the Publisher important; it’s the first time virtually every measure of themselves because they tensions about race rather Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) the Los Angeles Unified effective schooling. Yet, do not have alternative than the potential techni- School District (LAUSD) the Black community too values. They must return cal and educational merits BRANDON I. 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And Resolution: “The superin- Efforts are underway Copyright © 1998 Los Angeles Sentinel The failure of public if Black parents continue tendent shall immediately to monitor the implemen- Entered as Second Class Matter March 2, 1947 at the Post Office of Los Angeles, schools to properly educate to pull their children out devise and implement the tation of LAUSD’s SEL California Under the Act of MARCH 24, 1879 Established 1933. Black students is indisput- of traditional schools, the best possible academic pro- Resolution. For example, able; they have long lan- downward spiral of Black gram for imparting instruc- the Education Committee guished at the bottom of students in traditional tion to African American {See AUBRY A-9} THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 OPINION LASENTINEL.NET A-7
JEROME E. HORTON, MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The Republicans’ “Tax ing $75,000 a year or less age home listing price in state in the nation, who Cuts and Jobs Act” will be will pay more taxes. On Los Angeles of $745,000, will disproportionately devastating to California’s the other hand, Califor- these combined proposals benefit from -the Repub poor to middle-income nia’s ultra-rich, who earn will make affordable hous- lican tax plan. President families because they pay $480,050 to $1 million and ing nearly unaffordable for Trump’s surrogates and the highest income and over, will benefit from the middle-income families. economists espouse that, sales taxes in the nation (in plan because it lowers their The benefits in the based on “trickle-down proportion to their income), tax rate and maintains the proposed tax plan include economics,” helping the the second highest gas tax, majority of their tax-reduc- maintaining the earned rich will increase salaries and their property tax as- ing loopholes. income tax credits and and create jobs, but history sessments have doubled – California’s middle- deductions for medical proves otherwise – profits and none of these will be class taxpayers who item- expenses and interest on that result from tax savings deductible. ize their deductions will student loans, protecting generally benefit the share- The over eight mil- continue to be the prover- 401(k) retirement invest- holders and do little to add lion individuals who live bial turnip from whom ments, and increasing the new jobs or generate an below the poverty line in President Trump seeks to child tax credit from $1,000 increase in employee com- California, which has the squeeze tax blood. This is to $1,650. It also provides pensation. highest poverty rate in the especially troubling be- for a $300 “Family Flex- If the president wants nation, will initially ben- cause the Republican tax ibility” credit allowed for to help working families efit from the Republicanplans proposed by the Sen- each spouse and an in- prosper and stimulate our tax plan, which doubles ate and/or House would crease on the income limits economy, it’s simple: lower the standard deduction, eliminate deductions for on Child Care Tax credits their taxes, eliminate un- maintains the federal and dependents, state and local COURTESY PHOTO from $75,000 to $115,000 warranted loopholes, and state “Earned Income Tax taxes (including property Jerome E. Horton for single taxpayers and incentivize California’s Credits,” and reduces the taxes), medical expenses, $110,000 to $230,000 for millionaires and billion- tax rate from 15% to 12% unreimbursed employee ing an increase in home niors looking to sell their married taxpayers, and aires to invest in education, for those who earn under expenses, and tax prepara- financing fees from homes$75 and relocate out of doubling the standard de- innovation, environmen- $77,400. However, if you tion fees, as well as Cali- - $255 per transaction and California or downsize will duction to $24,000 for mar- tal justice, and affordable take into consideration the fornia’s personal casualty the Senate Republicans’ tax face new limits on the capi- ried couples and $12,000 housing, and hire 1.5 peo- Republicans’ proposed cuts losses, such as losses re- plan limits mortgage inter- tal gain tax exemption of for singles. However, the ple each at $50,000 a year. in health care, the cost of sulting from California’s est deductions (MID) for $250,000 for single filers positive benefits are notThis plan would end unem- living tax adjustments, and wildfires. interest paid on new home or $500,000 for married -fil enough to offset the nega- ployment in California and the fact that these proposed Families considering mortgages greater than $1 ers on the sale of their per- tives in this tax plan. stimulate over $57.9 billion tax benefits are temporary purchasing a home or an million and denies mort- sonal residence. Given that California has over in new salaries and corre- (expiring in 2025), by 2027 equity loan should note gage interest deductions inflation is out of control in 772,555 millionaires and sponding state and federal most Californians earn- that California is propos- on home equity loans. Se- California, with an aver- more billionaires than any taxes.
ASSEMBLYMEMBERS MONIQUE LIMON AND SEBASTIAN RIDLEY-THOMAS
The federal Republi- tive of how that person can tax plan would create a chooses to file. system detrimental to non- A tax credit would also profit charities. make the tax benefit more Their proposal increas- equitable in that every es the standard deduction, person would receive the thereby reducing the num- same benefit irrespective ber of filers who itemize. of income and would also In other words, it limits not overly complicate tax tax benefits for many of the filings. small to mid-size donors Congress should re- for charities. think the serious implica- According to the most tions this tax plan will have recent analysis by the Tax on charities, and more im- Policy Center, the number portantly, the impact this of taxpayers that would plan will have on the abil- itemize compared with cur- ity for charities to do im- rent law would fall by 75 portant work in each of our percent in 2018. communities. So why is this reform of the tax code so bad for charities? Existing law Limón serves Santa encourages individuals to Barbara and Ventura make charitable contribu- Counties in the California COURTESY PHOTO tions by providing a deduc- COURTESY PHOTO State Assembly. She also Assemblymember Monique Limon Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas tion for amounts contrib- chairs the Select Commit- uted, but the deduction is tee on the Not-For-Profit only available to individu- The Republican tax to make the charitable de- en “above-the-line” (i.e., equal to a percentage of the Sector. Ridley-Thomas als who itemize. plan and the goal of main- duction more accessible available to both itemizers amount donated. serves South and West Los If estimates are correct taining incentives that en- and equitable to tax filers.and those that take the stan- Both of these options Angeles in the California and 75 percent of tax filers courage greater charitable Congress could con- dard deduction) or could would provide a benefit toAssembly. He chairs the would no longer itemize, giving are at odds. Several sider allowing the chari- convert the charitable any person making a chari- Committee on Revenue and the charitable deduction proposals have attempted table deduction to be tak- deduction to a tax credit table contribution, irrespec- Taxation. would be rendered useless to all but a small percent- age of filers. In addition to eliminating the benefit to those that take the standard deduction, itemizers would also receive less of a bene- fit when making charitable contributions. The value of a tax de- duction varies depending on one’s marginal tax rate and because the Repub- lican tax proposal lowers the tax rate on the first $1 million to 35 percent, in- dividuals who continue to itemize will see less of a benefit when making chari- table contributions under this plan. We know that people donate to charities because they want to support worth- while causes. But many in the nonprofit world also know that no matter the size of the contribution, every dollar has the same worth — whether it comes from individuals who do- nate $1 million or $1. By disincentivizing itemized deductions, there is a real concern people will give less to the orga- nizations that do the most with the least amount of resources. This could result in a big loss to charities. In fact, a recent study showed that similar tax reform changes could reduce charitable giving by as much as $13.1 billion per year. A-8THURSDAY, LOS NOVEMBER ANGELES 23,SENTINEL 2017 OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013
David S. Cunningham Jr. served three terms as a L.A. City Councilman and leaves behind a legacy of civil and community activism. COURTESY PHOTO
Special to the Sentinel lowed by a three-year stint in ed Dave to play basketball sic and military careers. as a Manager of Com- ston Securities as Senior Decatur, IL which began in for the West Drayton Wild- Encouraged by his parents, munity Relations with the Vice President of Public Fi- David S. Cunningham, Jr. 1943, and finally, the sojourncats. A frequent fixture in Dave returned to his love of Hughes Corporation. In nance. From 1988 to 1991, (Dave), was born on June 24, to St. Louis, beginning in the Stars & Stripes sports active community service, 1968, Dave founded Cun- Dave served as Senior Vice 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, 1949. Along the way, Dave section, Dave consistently quickly immersing himself ningham, Short and Ber- President of Community the second of three children, collected fond memories of averaged 29 points per into Civil Rights activities ryman and Associates, Housing Equity Corpora- to David, Sr., and Eula Mae his days attending Gatsman game, leading his team to with the local NAACP. providing management tion. (Lawson) Cunningham. Da- Elementary School while frequent tournaments. He A change in bandmates consulting services to gov- In 1991, Dave formed vid, Sr.’s first-born child from studying piano and bass remained an avid basket- brought Dave into frequent ernment and small busi- Dave Cunningham and a previous marriage, Elnora, fiddle at the Conservatoryball offan, often heard yell- contact with their older sis- ness entities. Dave went Associates. Since then, he was a loving older sister to Music at Millikin University, ing above the din at fre- ter, a cute and effervescent on to earn a Master of Arts has served on numerous both Nancy and David, Jr., developing a lifelong passion quent L.A. Lakers games school teacher named La degree from Occidental boards and commissions, and a sweet stepdaughter to for jazz and classic music. during his tenure as a Los Fern R. Harris (fern). The College in Urban Studies including the UC River- Eula Mae, but the precocious Later, Dave would often Angeles City Councilman. couple married in 1960 and in 1973. side Board of Trustees, namesake son was outnum- speak of his pride growing In 1954, Dave met a produced two daughters, In 1973, Dave cam- Chair of BAPAC, Chair bered and outmaneuvered up as a PK, remembering comely, charming young Leslie and Robyn. That paigned against a large of Board of Governors of by the powerful female cau- how his mother kept him nat- lady, the former Bessie M. same year, Dave was se- field of candidates,- The suc City Club, member of cus. The birth of his younger tily dressed, how his mother Cosey (Tiki). The couple lected for the first time ceeding as Tom Bradley as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity brother, Ronald (Ron), in gave him a love of singing soon married and in 1955, a delegate to the historic Councilman of the 10th and much more. 1936, provided a welcome hymns, watching his father became first- time parents 1960 Democratic National District. Newly single, David S. Cunningham, respite from the dollhouse eloquently orate before his to a son, David S. Cun- Convention, inspiring him Dave transformed the land- Jr., passed away Wednes- brigade, and a much-needed parishioners, joining his par- ningham, III. While Dave to pursue a later career in scape of the 10th Council day, November 15, 2017 at ally, forging a lasting bond of ents in service to the con- and Tiki began adjusting politics. He decided to en- District, mentoring young the age of 82 at Kaiser Per- brotherhood which cemented gregation and the commu- to military life at March roll at the University of politicians and consulting manente Hospital in Los the tightknit family through nity, inspired by his parents’ AFB in Riverside, CA, California at Riverside, with states across the na- Angeles. He was preceded several relocations resulting courage and commitment to Dave joined a band, - playgraduating in 1962 with a tion as a foremost author- in death by his sisters, from David, Sr.’s calling to a civil rights and economic ing bass fiddle and- Bachelorocca of Arts degree in ity on grantsmanship. Dave Nancy Jane (Cunningham) career as an ordained minis- justice. As a result, Dave sionalwas jazz piano at popularEconomics and Political increased his international Freeman and Elnora (Cun- ter in the Christian Methodist honored with a prestigious venues around Southern Science. Following com- travel activities. Authoring ningham) Hammond. He Episcopal (CME) Church. Danforth Scholars Award in California. Life as a tour- pletion of a Coro Foun- several landmark pieces of is survived by one brother, Life as a Preacher’s Kid- 1952, enabling him to brieflying band musician and dation Fellows Program legislation, Dave served as Ronald, his wife Sylvia, or ‘PK’ for short- presented study at Washington Univer- military specialist left the in Public Affairs in 1963, State Chairman of the Cali- three sons, David Surmier young Dave with several in- sity. young husband and father Dave moved with his fam- fornia Delegation to the III, Sean Kingsley and Bri- teresting challenges: a strict Completing an Associate stretched beyond the needs ily to Lagos, Nigeria, West Democratic National Com- an Alexander, three daugh- upbringing, rigorous house- of Arts Degree from Stowe of his fledgling family. Africa as the West African mittee in 1976. ters, Leslie June, Robyn hold chores, disciplined Teachers College in 1954, Tiki returned with her tod- Regional Manager for the In 1977, Dave married Elaine and Amber Brittany, school lessons and constant Dave served in the United dler son to live in St. Louis DuKane Corporation. his lovely wife, Sylvia two grandchildren, Chris- moves to new hometowns. States Air Reserve, later with David, Sr., and Eula The Nigerian Civil War A. Kapel, celebrating 40 tiane Chanel and Surmier By the time Dave graduated joining the United States Mae,Air embarking on what forced DuKane employ- years of marriage, produc- Telafaro, two great- grand- in 1952 from Sumner High Force, deploying to England, turned out to be a long and ees to leave Lagos. Nige- ing three children, Amber, children, Lola Elise and School in St. Louis, MO, serving as a cartographer. successful career in Early ria in 1967. Dave traveled Sean and Brian. Following Lily Pearl Chanel, cousins, the Cunningham Family had Not wanting his tall, nearly Childhood Education. through Europe with his his retirement from the Los nieces, nephews and a host lived in Freeport, IL, for four 6’4” frame to go to waste, the Newly single, Dave family, returning to Los Angeles City Council in of loved ones. years beginning in 1939, fol- US Air Force quickly recruit- threw himself into his mu- Angeles, taking a position 1986, Dave joined Cran- SEE TRIBUTE PAGE E-2
Black Press{continued from Pg. A-1} day. He later renamed it news that we gather and “Big Red News” and the the news that we pres- many newspapers. “Walter he was 18, Smith was draft- advertisers started com- ent is just as relevant- to Smith made a difference in ed into the U.S. Army where ing. “Big Red News” day as it was in the 80s,” so many lives of Black read- he served in Korea. became one of the larg- Smith said in the Beacon. ers and Black publishers in Upon his return, Smith est ABC audited Black Over the years, Smith the Northeast, and America, completed a degree in busi- weeklies in the country. received many awards in general.” ness from the University of In 1981, Smith pur- and proclamations for As CEO of the Smith North Carolina. He landed a chased the paper to gain doing what he loved best. Haj Group, Smith published job in New York as a found- full control of the opera- “The NNPA mourns New York’s premier weekly, ing employee with ADP tion. In 1983, the paper profoundly the passing of New York’s Beacon and the (Automatic Data Process- changed its name to “The beloved publisher Walter Philadelphia Observer. Like ing), a newly created com- New York Beacon.” Smith,” said Dr. Benja- Black newspapers across the pany known for processing “You have to say min F. Chavis, Jr., the country, both publications employee payrolls for com- something to the read- president and CEO of the catered to a loyal Black panies across the country. ers,” he said at the time. NNPA. “At a time that readership that made Smith Today, the ADP has $10 bil- “The New York Bea- we are celebrating the a prominent figure in the lion in revenue and serves con” gives the news to 190th year of the Black Black community. For 26 570,000 clients. readers in New York Press, we pause to salute years, he led the Beacon, an During a 2013 interview COURTESY PHOTO City’s five boroughs-the outstanding contribu- edgy publication that shared with the “Stanly News & Walter “Ball” Smith Brooklyn, Bronx, Man- tions of Walter Smith to America’s largest Black Press” in Albemarle, N.C., hattan, Queens and Stat- the Black Press. We will media market with several Smith said he had been en Island. In 2006, Smith keep Miatta Smith and Black newspapers that in- working for ADP for less “He said, ‘You keep that took Smith from being an acquired “The Philadel- the Smith Family in our cluded the venerable “New than a year, making $75 per and pretty soon it will be ordinary American to a suc- phia Observer.” sincere prayers, as we ex- York Amsterdam News.” week, sometimes $100 with worth some money.’” cessful businessman, who To have a stronger press our condolences.” NNPA members, col- overtime, when he suddenly Smith’s boss was right. purchased a small Black voice in the region, Smith In his spare time, leagues, friends and family noticed something about his On paper Smith learned he newspaper and built a pow- founded the Northeast Smith lived the American are mourning the loss of a pay. was $2 million richer, later, erful Black media empire, Publishers Association, dream and enjoyed hob- publisher who never forgot “I looked at my pay- when he was trying to buy a becoming a beloved com- which united New York’s bies synonymous with his humble beginnings. check one week, and $15 house on New York’s Long munity institution in Black Black newspapers in people of wealth and af- Walter Smith, Jr. was the a week was coming out for Island in 1964. neighborhoods in two of their fight to - boostfluence. ad An avid golfer, seventh of 10 children born stock options. I said, ‘I can’t “I’m struggling to get to America’s largest cities, vertising revenue in their Smith enjoyed swim- to Walter Smith Sr. and his afford this,’’ Smith told the work and back and was a New York and Philadelphia. publications. ming, fishing, yachting, wife Belle. He was raised in newspaper. millionaire and didn’t know In 1980, Smith met Bill Smith was also one of traveling and spending Badlin, N.C. where his fa- His boss replied, “It’s it,” Smith said. “It was just a Underwood, who was oper- the regional directors for time with his wife, Mi- ther, a prominent civic lead- stock. I’m giving you an real Cinderella story.” ating the “Big Red,” a nu- the NNPA. atta, their children and er, worked for ALCOA, an option to buy stock,” Smith It was the beginning of merology tip selling sheet “One thing that we grandchildren. Smith aluminum company. When remembered. an auspicious career that that sold 100,000 copies per can rest assured of, is the maintained homes in A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES NOVEMBER SENTINEL 23, 2017A-9
{continued from Pg. A-1} this year's performer for Commercial Bank of Cali- Brotherhood the event. Many of us have fornia, Green Dot Public loved his music for years Schools, Jenkins/Gales & viduals that have made sig- staff in the Los Angeles area and are excited to have an Martinez, Inc., LeadersUp, nificant contributions in their numerous times. In addition, artist of his caliber as our Lockheed Martin, Micro- respective industry and made he has been honored by the featured entertainment for soft, Patti and Peter Neu- an impact in the community Academy of Television Arts what is going to be a fun wirth, Palazzo Conces- through improving the quality & Sciences, Los Angeles and exciting holiday expe- sions Paramount Pictures, of life for youth and families Press Club, Associated Press, rience." PCF Restaurant Manage- through education, advocacy United Press International Hundreds of corporate ment, LLC, Printco Graph- and community building. and many other organiza- and community leaders ics Inc., SEIU 721 SMS The theme for this year's tions. are expected to attend the Transportation, The Castil- event is "Be A Champion For He has also been recog- award ceremony this year. lo Charitable Foundation, Success" to highlight the im- nized many times as Southern Platinum sponsors include: Torrey Pines Bank and pact that every donation of California’s best sportscaster Comerica Bank and JPM- U.S. Soccer Foundation. time, funds, mentoring and by a number of local newspa- organ Chase. Bronze sponsors in- opportunity counts towards pers. In addition, USA Today Diamond sponsors in- clude California Commu- making an impact in the named him the best sports an- clude: AEG, AIDS Health- nity Foundation, California Brotherhood Crusade's work chor in Los Angeles. care Foundation, American Strategies, LLC Charles to bring relief and empower- Hill has been actively Airlines, AT&T,American Drew University of Medi- ment to the community. involved with several com- Honda Motor Co., Inc., cine and Science, City This year's highly es- munity and fitness organiza- Bank of America, CIT/ National Bank,Concourse teemed honoree, Jim Hill, is tions, including the city of COURTESY PHOTO OneWest Bank, Herbalife, Ventures Inc. District one of the nation’s most re- Los Angeles Department of Iconic R&B Singer, Jeffrey Osborn is known for Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt, A Attorney Jackie Lacey, spected sports directors, who Recreation and Parks, Boy creating hit songs such as “On the Wings of Love” Professional Law Corpora- HNTB Corporation, Interi- has been a fixture on CBS 2 in Scouts of America, California and many more. tion, Los Angeles Sentinel or Music Corporation, Jus- Los Angeles. He appears on Governor's Board for Physi- Newspaper, MUFG Union tice Unity Generosity and the station’s weekday 6 and cal Fitness and Sports, the plishments. Whenever we tress of Ceremonies. Bank N.A., Northrop Service (J.U.G.S), Los An- 11 p.m. newscasts and also President's Council for have a Brotherhood Cru- Bremond Weaver Grumman, Northern Trust, geles County District At- anchors the weekend editions Physical Fitness, Los An- sade event for the youth, said, "We are excited to SEIU Local 2015, South- torney Jackie Lacey, Mat- of “Sports Central” – South- geles County's "Just Say No" many, many times, even welcome back our event west Airlines, The Berry thew & Yasmine Johnson ern California’s most compre- anti-drug program, Watts if we don't ask, Jim Hill emcees Chris Schauble Gordy Family Foundation, Foundation and St. John’s hensive sports newscast. Summer Games and Athletes is there to support. He and Pat Prescott. Each U.S. Bank and Verizon. Well Child & Family Cen- Hill, who played defen- for Kids. He is a member of has a heart for the com- year having them as hosts Gold sponsors include: ter and RFP Insurance. sive back in the National the board of directors of the munity and we are hon- makes the event that Annenberg Foundation, Bremond Weaver said, Football League, draws upon Los Angeles Urban League ored to present him this much more special, be- AFSCME United Domes- "We are deeply grateful his experience as a player, his and a member of the Boy year's Pioneer of African cause they have a heart tic Workers, Chris Paul to our sponsors, donors talents as a broadcaster and Scouts of America Advisory American Achievement for our work and make Family Foundation, Enter- and partners, who not only relationships with top athletes Board. On October 1, 2017, Award." the evening so much fun prise Rent-A-Car, Frontier support this fundraising and coaches to deliver his Hill became a member of the Hill said, "I can't be- for the guests and hon- Communications,Kaiser event, but are engaged year award-winning sports reports. UCLA Health System board. lieve this tremendous oree. We are so looking Permanente, round and in many cases In May 2006, Hill re - The hospital is ranked num- honor has been afforded forward to having Chris Michael Klein Foun- for many years partnering ceived a star on the Holly- ber one in the state and num- to me. And I want to and Pat return this year to dation, NBA, Nielsen, with Brotherhood Crusade wood Walk of Fame during a ber 6 in the country. thank the Brotherhood host what will be a very SoCalGas, Southern to make a significant -im ceremony that was attended Brotherhood Crusade Crusade for giving me magical evening." California Edison, State pact on the communities by a Who’s Who list of Hall President and CEO Charisse one of the greatest honors The incomparable Farm Insurance, Supervi- we serve. We are thankful of Fame athletes, entertainers Bremond Weaver said, "The I've ever had." multiple Grammy Award sor Mark Ridley-Thomas, for our longtime partners, and government leaders. Brotherhood Crusade is so Veteran broadcasters nominated R&B singer Target, The California as well as new friends who Hill was inducted into the proud to salute and recog- Chris Schauble, Morning and songwriter, Jeffrey Endowment, The Walt have embraced our mis- Southern California Sports nize truly one of the pillarsNews Anchor for KTLA Osborne will be the fea- Disney Company, UCLA sion.” Broadcasters Hall of Fame in of our community, Jim Hill. TV5 and Pat Prescott , tured performer for the Health and Wells Fargo. The Beverly Hilton is 2010. The same organization He has been a champion to Morning Show Person- evening. Silver sponsors in- located at 9876 Wilshire has named Hill and his CBS2 our young people and leads ality for 94.7 FM THE Bremond Weaver said, clude: Boeing, California Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA and KCAL9 colleagues the by example in his profes- WAVE, will serve as the "We are thrilled to wel- IATSE Council, CAM 90210. best television sports anchor sional and personal accom- event Master and Mis- come Jeffrey Osborne as Foundation, City of Hope,
Wesson {continued from Pg. A-1} says and will be a champion nia. As Governor, I will work for Californians in the fight with the Council President “On July 17, 1960, I I could no longer ignore against destructive Trump- to ensure economic equal- was arrested, along with the symptoms, so I acqui- era policies.” ity and opportunity because seven other college stu- esced. Throughout their careers, when we stand together we dents, for advocating for “After a battery of the two leaders have worked win, when we unite we all the right to use a public tests, my physicians iden- to increase education and prosper.” library in my hometown tified the issue as Parkin - career opportunities in dis- Antonio recently re- of Greenville, S.C. I re- son’s disease, a disease advantaged communities to leased “Life Stories” video member it like it was that bested my father. help working families and that shows his upbringing in yesterday, for that day “Recognition of the at-risk youth find a patha poor, to high-crime neighbor- changed my life forever. effects of this disease on economic equality. hood just east of downtown From that experience, me has been painful, and “I’m honored to have the Los Angeles. He discusses I lost my fear of being I have been slow to grasp support of my good friend the challenges kids face in jailed for a righteous the gravity of it. For me, and former colleague, Coun- disadvantaged communities cause. I went on to meet a Parkinson’s diagno- cil President Herb Wesson – that don’t have resources Dr. King and dedicate my sis is not a stop sign but someone I have tremendous because he was one of those heart and soul to the fight rather a signal that I must respect for,” said Villarai- kids. As Mayor, Antonio Vil- for justice, equality, and make lifestyle changes gosa. “We share a common laraigosa worked to improve equal access. In the tradi- and dedicate myself to goal to help end the educa- schools, increase after- tion of the Apostle Paul, I physical therapy in hopes tion and economic dispari- school programs and reduce have offered myself – my of slowing the disease’s ties that exist across Califor- crime. mind, body and soul – as progression. a living sacrifice. “I am far from alone. “Throughout my ca- God continues to give reer of service, God has me new opportunities to kept me in the embrace serve. This diagnosis is of his loving arms, and personal but it is more Karenga {continued from Pg. A-6} protected me and my than that. It is an oppor- COURTESY PHOTO family from dangers, tunity for me to use my Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. seen and unseen. Now in voice to help in finding of being human and sharing of Kwanzaa; and author of the latter years of my life, a cure for a disease that good in the world. Kwanzaa: A Celebration of at 76-years-old, I find it afflicts 7 to 10 million some time working on my your prayers and graceful Family, Community and Cul- increasingly difficult to worldwide. Some 60,000 memoir so I can share with understanding as I under- Dr. Maulana Karenga, ture and Essays on Struggle: perform routine tasks, Americans are diagnosed others the lessons I have take this new challenge. Professor and Chair of Af- Position and Analysis, www. and getting around is with Parkinson’s every learned in my life of pub- As we continue in the ricana Studies, Califor- AfricanAmericanCultural- more of a challenge. My year. lic service. I steadfastly struggle for human rights, nia State University-Long Center-LA.org; www.Of- family and I began to no- “I will continue to affirm that I would ratherremember that God will Beach; Executive Direc- ficialKwanzaaWebsite.org; tice changes about three try to instill hope in the wear out than rust out. see us through, even in our tor, African American Cul- www.MaulanaKarenga.org. years ago. For a while, I hopeless, expand our “I want to thank my midnight moments. tural Center (Us); Creator resisted interrupting my democracy to the disen- family and friends who work to visit a doctor. franchised and free inno- continue to care for me “KEEP HOPE ALIVE!” But as my daily physi- cent prisoners around the and support me. I will need Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. cal struggles intensified world. I’m also spending
arrest, is scheduled to be her official duties, Lloyd {continued from Pg. A-1} Aubry{continued from Pg. A-6} Waters arraigned on the indict- would face a statutory ment on December 7. maximum sentence of 10 An indictment con- years in federal prison. of the Black Community, the Black community vigor- tains allegations that a This case is being in- Clergy and Labor Alliance ously supports the legitima- defendant has committed vestigated by the Federal (BCCLA) is partnering with cy of Black students’ home a crime. Every defendant Bureau of Investigation, LAUSD to better assist par- language, constantly de- is presumed innocent until which received assistance ents, teachers and adminis- mand that school boards al- and unless proven guilty from the United States trators in helping to close locate adequate resources for in court. Capitol Police, Threat As- the achievement gap for Af- SELs and adopt and imple- If he were to be con- sessment Section. rican American students and ment culturally and linguis- victed of making the This case is being monitor the Local Control tically responsive curricula threat against Rep. Waters prosecuted by Assistant Funding Formula (LCFF) throughout the entire school with the intent to interfere United States Attorney which is designed to allocate district. with the Congresswoman Veronica Dragalin of the funds equitably to schools while she engaged in General Crimes Section. most in need. [email protected] COURTESY PHOTO It is critically important Congresswoman Maxine Waters A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017
Sentinel newS Service period. This man is crazy tus and drugs to prey on and its [sic] sad. Will I vulnerable young, Black The follow statement ever get help?’” gay men. is from Justice4Gemmel “His last entry, dated “If Buck were not a + All of Ed Buck’s vic- Dec. 3, 2016, reads: ‘If wealthy white Democrat- tims in response to Gem- it didn’t hurt so bad, I’d ic donor he would already mel Moore’s coroner’s kill myself, but I’ll let Ed be arrested and charged report: Buck do it for now.’ for Gemmel Moore’s Gemmel Moore was “The L.A. Times’ arti- murder and other crimes. found dead of a crystal cle on the coroner’s report “We know, and the meth overdose in Ed also validates the accounts sheriff’s department Buck’s West Hollywood of Buck’s other victims knows, that Ed Buck con- home on July 27. including being a sexual tinues to engage in this His death was im- predator, kidnapping, same criminal behavior mediately classified as forced drug use, injecting even while under investi- an accidental metham- unconscious Black gay gation. phetamine overdose men with crystal meth,- fil “Perhaps now the Cal- by the coroner, but af- ing false police reports to ifornia Democratic Party ter his personal journal cover his crimes, coercion will take time during their was published and other and pimping and pander- Winter Executive Board young men stepped for- ing. Meeting in San Francisco ward recounting similar “These men’s experi- this weekend to cut ties stories about a man who FILE PHOTO ence have been ignored from Ed Buck and stop they say has a Tuskegee Gemmel Moore was found dead of a crystal meth overdose in Ed Buck’s West Holly- because of their race, class protecting him with their Experiment like fetish wood home on July 27. and sexual orientation. silence and divert all of which includes shooting “The details of the the tens of thousands of drugs into young Black death corroborates Gem- the worst one at that,’ a De- “‘My life is at an all- coroner’s report inciner- dollars he’s donated to men that he picks up mel’s chilling words from cember entry reads. time [sic] high right now & ate the lies being peddled their elected members to off the street or via dat- his journal describing the “‘Ed Buck is the one to I mean that from all ways. I by Ed Buck and his attor- the fund set up to support ing hookup websites, the violence he experienced at thank. He gave me my first ended up back at Buck [sic] ney. Gemmel Moore’s family L.A. County Sheriff’s the hands of Ed Buck. injection of crystal meth it house again and got munip- “Ed Buck was not in their quest for justice Department’s opened a “In his journal, Moore was very painful, but after ulated [sic] into slamming a friend of Gemmel for Moore and all of Ed homicide investigation. wrote, ‘I honestly don’t all the troubles, I became again. I even went to the Moore’s or the other men. Buck’s victims.” “The coroner’s re- know what to do. I’ve be- addicted to the pain and fe- point where I was forced to Buck is a devious preda- port on Gemmel Moore’s come addicted to drugs and tish/fantasy.’ doing 4 within a 2day [sic] tor, using his wealth, sta-
Compton Human Trafficking Sting Yields 39 Arrests city newS Service city newS Service les Regional Human Traf- the purposes of prostitu- Los Angeles County ficking Task Force, along tion, authorities said. saw a spike of 67 percent A human trafficking with deputies from the L. Each of the females in hate crimes in 2016 sting in Compton resulted A. County Sheriff’s De- were offered victim-cen- where there was evidence in 39 arrests and the rescue partment Compton Station. tered services from the Co- of white supremacist ide- of a 13-year-old girl, au- Two women arrested alition to Abolish Slavery ology, compared with the thorities said last week. identified as adult and sex Trafficking, and eight previous year, according to The girl was released workers who solicited un- of the females were iden- a report released Nov. 16. to the Department of Chil- dercover deputies for vari- tified as victims of human The Los Angeles dren and Family Services ous sex acts, authorities trafficking and accepted County Commission on at the conclusion of the hu- said. ongoing services, authori- Human Relations 2016 man trafficking operation, Sixteen additional fe- ties said. Hate Crime Report tracked which was conducted on males were arrested on Seventeen of those ar- 482 hate crimes, one less Nov. 15 by the Los Ange- suspicion of loitering for rested were men who so- than in 2015. Despite the licited undercover sheriff’s total number of crimes re- FILE PHOTO deputies for various sex maining nearly identical, Los Angeles County saw a spike of 67 percent in hate acts, authorities said. the 2015 numbers were a crimes in 2016 according to a report released Nov. 16. Additionally, four men 24 percent increase from -- 18-year-old Alex Smith the previous year and the Officials involvedcompared in to recent years, of Los Angeles, 22-year- highest total since 2011. compiling the report noted the 482 reported crimes old Roderick Bell of Car- Because of this, the report the spike in white suprema- were far fewer than in some son, 19-year-old Marcus concluded that hate crimes cist crimes among its most previous years, such as the Beroit of Hawthorne and continued to be “elevated” troubling findings, and 1,031 reported in 2001 and 33- year-old Tahji Tarpley in 2016. some pointed to President the 995 in 1996. of Long Beach -- were The report also noted Donald Trump as a top rea- Other noteworthy find- each arrested on felony that for the first time son in for the increase. ings from the report in- charges of pandering after many years, the largest “He bolsters these cluded: they separately attempted group targeted was people groups to give them valida- -- Hate crimes against to have an undercover from the LGBTQ com- tion, and they feel embold- African-Americans FILE PHOTO sheriff’s deputy work for munity, surpassing crimes ened and they can go out dropped by 19 percent, A human trafficking sting in Compton resulted in 39- ar them as a commercial sex against African-Ameri- and march and organize. from 139 to 112, partly due rests and the rescue of a 13-year-old girl. worker, authorities said. cans. And you are seeing a rise,” to a drop in the number of said Salam Al-Marayati, hate crimes by Latino gang president of the Muslim members targeting African- Public Affairs Council, to Americans. City News Service after -- The 118 reported a news conference at the homophobic crimes had a Kenneth Hahn Hall of Ad- high rate of violence (81 ministration. “I was at a percent), and included one law enforcement summit murder of a gay man shot yesterday, and the whole to death by his father, who talk was about white su- has since been convicted in premacists.” the killing. One documented in- -- Gender-based crimes cident after the election spiked by 77 percent, from involved an Asian woman 22 to 39. walking her dog in Wood- -- There were 101 re- land Hills being yelled at ligious hate crimes, with from a car by two white two-thirds targeting the males, who called her a Jewish community. number of racist names be- -- After jumping 69 per- fore yelling “Trump town!” cent in 2015, anti-Latino A family in Montrose crimes increased slightly in found a swastika, anti-La- 2016, from 61 to 62, and 77 tino graffiti and the word percent of them were vio- “Trump” spray-painted on lent. their home, along with a -- Anti-white crimes threatening note filled withjumped from 11 to 27, a racist words and rhetoric. 145 percent rise, with the L.A. County Supervisor report noting that whites Hilda Solis, who represents are 27 percent of the popu- the 1st District, said the lation and composed 11 rise of white supremacist percent of racial hate crime crimes” is of a particular victims. concern to me because I -- Youth under 18 con- see it in my southeastern tinue to decline as suspects part of my own district. In in hate crimes, and from fact, over the last several 2006 to 2016 went from the months we have had to alert largest age group of sus- the sheriff’s department be- pects to the smallest. cause white supremacists “We are extremely con- and anti- immigrant groups cerned that reported hate have been disruptive in crimes remained at an el- communities and disrupt- evated level in 2016,” said ing the City Council meet- Robin Toma, LACCHR ex- ings.” ecutive director. “And ma- The L.A. County Com- jor cities across the coun- mission on Human Rela- try, including the city of tions has compiled the an- Los Angeles, have already nual report since 1980, and reported increases in hate although it concluded that crimes during the first half hate crimes are elevated of 2017.” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11
COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Truth Commissioners (from left) David Huerta, Jackie Goldberg (speaking) and Pastor William Monroe Campbell D’Wayne Wilson, California Cartage warehouse worker, participate in the Nov. 9 hearing. testifies about the conditions at the Port of Los Angeles.
By Cora JaCkson-Fossett is a coalition comprised warehouse to find out if daywe with no benefits, we officials. ity with these violations.” Staff Writer of the Southern Christian have work,” said Dwayne don’t even own our trucks. “These testimonies re- In addition to Campbell Leadership Conference of Wilson, a warehouse work- If you get injured, you are flect the fact that the share- and Alvarado, Truth Com- More than 100 commu- Southern California, the Los er at California Cartage/ thrown away. cropper conditions are still mission members include nity and faith leaders heard Angeles Alliance for a New NFI on Port of Los Angeles Wilson also noted that operative under the guise of to End Abuse at LA’s Port appalling stories of abuses Economy (LAANE), Ware- property. despite his company’s ef- contractual law in the city includes community lead- and injustices from ware- house Worker Resource “I support my entire forts “to pit Black workers of Los Angeles—and that ers from across the city, house workers and truck Center (WWRC), and family, rent just went upagainst Latinos in order to is intolerable,” said Truth including Jean Franklin, drivers who move goods Clergy and Laity United for again, and once work slowskeep us divided,” workers Commissioner Pastor Wil- executive director of An- that flow through the PortsEconomic Justice (CLUE- down, I’ll only get twoof both colors have com- liam Monroe Campbell of chor of Hope Reentry of Los Angeles and Long LA). The group’s goal is or three days of work per mitted to remain united and Mount Gilead Missionary Ministry; Jackie Goldberg, Beach. to increase awareness that week,” said Wilson, who focused on good jobs under Baptist Church. chair of L.A. City’s Tar- During a Nov. 9 hearing many jobs at the port are makes slightly more than acceptable work condi- Pablo Alvarado of the geted Local Hire Program; of the Truth Commission to insecure, low wage posi- minimum wage. tions. National Day Laborer Or- David Huerta, president of End Abuse at L.A. Ports, tions, instead of good jobs Offering similar com- At the conclusion of the ganizing Network insisted, SEIU USWW; Jim Mangia, employees shared the many that benefit communities. ments, Domingo Avalos, ahearing, the Commission “We have to send a very president of St. John’s Well challenges they face while “Over 400 people work port truck driver for global agreed to investigate fur- clear message to the mayor, Child and Family Center working to feed themselves here, and most of us work logistics company XPO ther and ultimately develop this is happening in city and Emi MacLean of Im- and their families. through the temp agency. Logistics, lamented, “Driv- a report on the conditions property and consequently migrant Rights Clinic at the The Truth Commission Every day we go to the ers work 16-to-18 hours per that will be provided Port the city is in direct complic- UC Irvine.
sentinel news serviCe Under a Memorandum to help chronically home- precedented agreement will The agreement was lessness belongs to every- of Understanding with the less individuals and fami- ensure that critical Measure celebrated during a grand body in Los Angeles,” said Los Angeles county and county, Los Angeles be- lies stay housed, healthy H-funded services from the opening ceremony for the Mayor Eric Garcetti. city officials have reached a comes the region’s first city and moving forward. County will be swiftly pro- Silver Star Apartments—a “We’re standing to- key milestone in their part- to formally join forces to “We are not just build- vided to help people thrive 49-unit supportive housing gether at all levels of gov- nership to create 10,000 increase permanent sup- ing housing,” said Board in the thousands of units community for formerly ernment to get people the units of permanent support- portive housing, whichof Supervisors Chair Mark that will be constructed by homeless veterans in the shelter and services they ive housing over the next combines housing subsi- Ridley-Thomas, “we are the City under Proposition Crenshaw area. need more quickly and ef- decade. dies with essential services rebuilding lives. This un- HHH.” “The fight to end home- ficiently than ever before.” THURSDAY,A-6 LOS NOVEMBER ANGELES 23,SENTINEL 2017 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-129, 2014
Special to the Sentinel teenager who is allegedly criminal defense attorney By Jasmyne a. CanniCk a member of the predomi- Nana Gyamfi added, “The nately Black Rollin’ 90’s crip fact that Terrell is out on After the news broke gang. Terrell is currently bail demonstrates that the that a wealthy white teen charged with murder, pre- standards for bail in Los from Palos Verdes had been meditated attempted murder Angeles County are not released on $5 million bail and enhancements that claim whether a person is a dan- in connection with the Oct. he committed the crimes to ger to society or if they 1 gang-related killing of benefit his gang, the Rollin' have the ability to flee, but 21-year-old African Ameri- 90s. rather about their financial can Justin Alongino Holmes A representative for Ter- status. The rich get out, who was shot in the back rell's attorney told the L.A. the rest of us are caged.” in South Los Angeles, there Weekly’s Dennis Romero It is expected at a fu- was an immediate local and that the teenager "denies all ture hearing that the DA’s national backlash. charges." office will move to have According to the L.A. Terrell’s two co-defen- the two juveniles tried as County District Attorney’s dants are both African Amer- adults thus paving the way Office, on the morningican of juveniles and incurred for bail to be set depending Oct. 1, 18-year-old Cam- the same criminal charges as COURTESY PHOTO on the judge’s discretion. eron Terrell was the getaway their white friend. The two From left-to-right: Cameron Terrell and Justin Holmes. However if bail is granted, driver when he and two juveniles, ages 16 and 17, are it is highly unlikely for the armed juveniles approached currently being held without "Many occasions he and that he would drive Money Bail Reform Act of boy’s families to be able three males walking together bail as is typical with minor pulled up at my house in around the neighborhood. 2017 introduced by Sena- pay the amount that would in South Los Angeles near defendants who are arrested his brand new Mercedes- He also alleged that the tor Bob Hertzberg and other be required to obtain their Western and 78th Street and and jailed. Benz," Bowie said. "He's teen is "not as innocent as lawmakers including Sena- freedom until trial. shot at them multiple times. Since Terrell has been not the person so inno- everybody would say." tors Holly Mitchell and Steve Terrell has a hearing Holmes, who was not freed on bail, he was pho- cent like the people on "He was down here Bradford, if passed would re- scheduled for Nov. 29 gang-related, was shot in the tographed attending one of the news are trying to all the time hanging with form California's money bail where he could be taken back and died at a hospital. the World Series games at pretend. He was down these kids," the youth system by ensuring that peo- back into custody if the The two men with him were Dodger Stadium and initially here. He was involved counselor said. "The ple are not kept in jail simply DA’s office attaches - spe not hit and escaped. was allowed to return back and he was out here with streets are hard out here. because they cannot pay the cial circumstances to his In a statement the Los to Palos Verdes High School the same kids that's in "Now the pressure is on, bail to buy their freedom. charges. Angeles Police Department before parents protested and this community. He didn't you flee back to Palos Longtime civil rights and said that Holmes was walk- complained to the school just pop up this one time Verdes to a safe haven ing with two other people which then placed him on only. Didn't nobody force that you know." when "they were confronted home study. him." “Nutt” went on say by two armed suspects." Lawrence Bowie Sr., the In 2015, Bowie lost that it’s typical for every- "The suspects asked father of one of the juveniles his daughter and baby one in a car connected to Holmes and his friends where in jail for the killing said, granddaughter in a firea gang-related murder to they were from," according “My son's going through hell in Inglewood on Queen be charged and not re- to the department. "One of in the juvenile system," he St. "I know the pain and ceive bail. the suspects fired multiple said. "He just turned 17." the hurt that they're going “It’s not normal,” he shots, striking Holmes. The "Because of the color through," he said. "First explained. “When peo- suspects then fled the area inissue, [Terrell] is able to of all, I'd like to apolo- ple are involved in gang a vehicle. Neither Holmes or walk the streets and be free gize to their family. I'm crimes, everybody in that his friends were involved in go to school, go to baseball sorry for whatever hap- car goes to jail. There’s gang activity." games," Bowie said. "He pened to their child." no bail for nobody in that Holmes, a native of Ingle- was in the same case with A youth counselor at car. So how that was ar- wood was buried Oct. 14 in my son. He's free to roam Jesse Owens Park with ranged has to be white Inglewood Park Cemetery. the street and do whatever he Rizilient Leadership Ed- privilege.” His death however has been wants to do." ucational Development California Money overshadowed by the fact Bowie also confirmed Program (LEDP) and for- Bail Reform Act support- that Terrell made national what others have said in the mer gang member known ers are using Terrell as an news for making $5 million neighborhood adjacent to as "Nutt" explained that example for the need for bail for a gang-related ho- Jesse Owens Park, a known Terrell was a regular at bail reform. COURTESY PHOTO micide and for being a white hangout for the Rollin’ 90’s. Jesse Owens Park in 2017 SB 10, the California A clip from Cameron Terrell’s music video.
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does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). in this statement is true and CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County S/ Donecia Augustus, Owner correct. (A registrant who in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed declares as true any material for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires Angeles on November 9, 17913 of the Business and 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change 2017 Professions code that the The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County Invite Bids Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false Original statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor For The Construction Of: 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/17 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to CNS-3073943# in the residence address of Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from ($1,000).) Pomona Pumping Plant No. 4 Facility Upgrades Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed S/ Edith A Pensamento, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed in the office of the County Owner (Bid Opening December 19, 2017 - Estimate NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed $2,000,000 - $3,000,000) File No. 2017325992 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los The following person(s) is Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Angeles County on October (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 31, 2017. Chumvi Enterprises LLC, Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/17 Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: 524 E Santa Anita Avenue The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section CNS-3070933# Apt D, Burbank CA 91501, does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Electric Work; Flow Bypass Equipment; Concrete; Piping; County of LA the use in this state of a in the residence address of Plumbing; Fencing; AC Supplier; Fan Supplier; Portable Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Chumvi Enterprises LLC, 524 in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name NAME STATEMENT Emergency Generator Supplier E Santa Anita Avenue Apt D, another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed File No. 2017310208 Burbank CA 91501 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective The following person(s) is This business is conducted 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious (are) doing business as: The Sanitation Districts encourage participation of by: a Limited Liability Professions Code). Business Name Statement QC Decor, 4859 W. Slauson minority, women, disadvantaged, disabled veterans, Company Original must be accompanied by the Ave Suite 144, Los Angeles, The registrant commenced CA 90056, County of LA and small business enterprises. 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/17 Affidavit of Identity form. to transact business under CNS-3072630# The filing of this statement Registered owner(s): the fictitious business name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize La Quita Thompson, 4859 W. 3ODQVDQG6SHFL¿FDWLRQVPD\EHREWDLQHG or names listed above on the use in this state of a Slauson Avenue Suite 144, 10/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles, CA 90056; CA at the Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of This business is conducted 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 in this statement is true and File No. 2017324111 another under Federal, State, by: An Individual correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is The registrant commenced (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 or common law (See Section declares as true any material (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and to transact business under Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” matter pursuant to Section The Okapuna Foundation, Professions Code). the fictitious business name and click on “New Construction Projects” 17913 of the Business and 3900 Virginia Rd., Los Original or names listed above on CNS-3071489# Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90009, County 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/17 10/2017 registrant knows to be false of LA CNS-3071829# I declare that all information is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in this statement is true and 1725 Main St, Santa Monica, punishable by a fine not to Kolani Williams, 3900 Virginia correct. (A registrant who CA 90401 exceed one thousand dollars Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90008; FICTITIOUS BUSINESS declares as true any material CITY OF LOS CIVIL A copy of this Order to Show ($1,000)). CA NAME STATEMENT matter pursuant to Section Cause shall be published at S/ Camilie Brown, Manager This business is conducted File No. 2017306092 17913 of the Business and ANGELES least once each week for four Chumvi Enterprises LLC by: an Individual The following person(s) is Professions code that the successive weeks prior to This statement was filed The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: registrant knows to be false ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the date set for hearing on with the County Clerk of Los transact business under the Olas Altas Restaurant, is guilty of a misdemeanor FOR CHANGE OF NAME the petition in the following Angeles on November 14, fictitious business name or 6606 S. Central Ave, Los punishable by a fine not to Case No. SS029284 newspaper of general 2017 names listed above on N/A Angeles, CA 90001, County exceed one thousand dollars $50,000 REWARD NOTICE Superior Court of California, circulation, printed in this NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information of LA; Mailing Address: 6606 ($1,000)). The City of Los Angeles County of Los Angeles county: Los Angeles Sentinel Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and S. Central Ave, Los Angeles, S/ La Quita Thompson, Owner offers a reward payable at the Petition of: Jeremy Marquis Date: Oct 17 2017 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who CA 90001 This statement was filed discretion of the City Council Pierce for Change of Name GERALD ROSENBERG Statement generally expires declares as true any material Registered owner(s): with the County Clerk of Los to one or more persons in TO ALL INTERESTED Judge of the Superior Court at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section Gladis Emilia Andrade, 3532 Angeles on October 27, 2017 the sum or sums up to an PERSONS: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and 59th Place, Huntington Park, NOTICE-In accordance with aggregate maximum total sum Petitioner Jeremy Marquis CNS-3066251# in the office of the County Professions code that the CA 90255 Subdivision (a) of Section of $50,000 for information Pierce filed a petition with this LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false This business is conducted 17920, a Fictitious Name leading to the identification and court for a decree changing in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor by: An Individual Statement generally expires apprehension of the person or names as follows: 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced at the end of five years from persons responsible for the Jeremy Marquis Pierce to 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under the date on which it was filed DEATH OF CIARA GRIGSBY, Jeremy Marquis Arthur Harold FICTITIOUS in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). the fictitious business name in the office of the County in the City of Los Angeles. On Jupiter statement pursuant to Section S/ Kolani Williams, President or names listed above on Clerk, except, as provided Sunday, November 8, 2015, The Court orders that all BUSINESS 17913 other than a change This statement was filed 10/2017 in Subdivision (b) of Section at approximately 7:25 p.m., persons interested in this in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information 17920, where it expires 20-year old Ciara Grigsby matter appear before this NAMES a registered owner. A new Angeles on November 9, in this statement is true and 40 days after any change and a male companion were Fictitious Business Name 2017 correct. (A registrant who in the facts set forth in the th court at the hearing indicated walking east on 97 Street below to show cause, if any, Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material statement pursuant to Section from Avalon Boulevard why the petition for change of before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the Green Meadows name should not be granted. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and in the residence address of neighborhood of Los Angeles, Any person objecting to the NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement Statement generally expires Professions code that the a registered owner. A new when they were approached name changes described File No. 2017324301 must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false Fictitious Business Name by an unidentified male and above must file a written The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Statement must be filed female. The unidentified objection that includes the (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to before the expiration. Effective female began questioning Ms. reasons for the objection at Olaifa Center for Youruba does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Grigsby and her companion least two court days before Heritage and Tourism, the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). Business Name Statement about gang affiliation, and the the matter is scheduled to 1237 S Flower Street #8, Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires S/ Gladis Emilia Andrade, must be accompanied by the unidentified male opened fire, be heard and must appear Inglewood CA 90301, County in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change Owner Affidavit of Identity form. fatally striking Ms. Grigsby at the hearing to show cause of LA; Mailing Address: another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed The filing of this statement multiple times. Ms. Grigsby’s why the petition should not be Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los does not of itself authorize friend was grazed by a bullet granted. If no written objection Lanre Dada Okemuyiwa, 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change Angeles on October 24, 2017 the use in this state of a and treated at the scene. is timely filed, the court may 1237 S Flower Street #8, Professions Code). in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name The suspects then fled on grant the petition without a Inglewood CA 90301 Original a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section in violation of the rights of foot in an unknown direction. hearing. This business is conducted 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/17 Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name another under Federal, State, To date, the detectives Notice of Hearing: by: an Individual CNS-3073172# Statement must be filed Statement generally expires or common law (See Section investigating this crime have Date: December 20, 2017, The registrant commenced to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from 14411 et seq., Business and not been able to identify the Time: 8:30 A.M., Dept.: WE-K, transact business under the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed Professions Code). suspects, and believe that a Room: A-203 fictitious business name or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement in the office of the County Original monetary reward may compel names listed above on N/A NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/17 The address of the court File No. 2017326182 members of the public to is 1725 Main Street, Santa I declare that all information Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section CNS-3069286# provide information on this in this statement is true and The following person(s) is The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Monica, CA 90401 (are) doing business as: crime. The person or persons A copy of this Order to Show correct. (A registrant who does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change responsible for this crime Cause shall be published at declares as true any material (1) Sherie Howard & the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS represent an ongoing threat to least once each week for four matter pursuant to Section Associates, (2) Westview Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT the safety of the people of Los 17913 of the Business and Real Estate, 8055 in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change File No. 2017317599 successive weeks prior to The following person(s) is Angeles. Unless withdrawn or the date set for hearing on Professions code that the Manchester Ave., Suite another under Federal, State, in the residence address of paid by City Council action, registrant knows to be false 715, Playa Del Rey, CA or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new (are) doing business as: the petition in the following , County of LA; Mailing this offer of reward shall newspaper of general is guilty of a misdemeanor 90293 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Fleiner Automotive terminate on, and have no punishable by a fine not to Address: 309 E. Hillcrest Blvd. Professions Code). Statement must be filed Company, 3443 W. 43rd circulation, printed in this #363, Inglewood, CA 90301 effect after, MAY 22, 2018 county: exceed one thousand dollars Original before the expiration. Effective Street, Los Angeles, CA The provisions of payment ($1,000)). Articles of Incorporation or 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/17 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 90008, County of LA; Mailing Los Angeles Sentinel Organization Number: AI Address: 3443 W. 43rd Street, and all other considerations Date: SEP 8, 2017 S/ Lanre Dada Okemuyiwa, CNS-3071833# Business Name Statement shall be governed by Chapter Owner #ON: 4075953 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the Los Angeles, CA 90008 Gerald Rosenberg Registered owner(s): Articles of Incorporation or 12 of Division 19 of the Judge of the Superior Court This statement was filed Affidavit of Identity form. LAAC Code, as amended 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/17 with the County Clerk of Los Sherie Howard & Associates, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement Organization Number: AI by Ordinance Nos. 158157 CNS-3072893# Angeles on November 9, Inc. 309 E. Hillcrest Blvd. NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize #ON: 1214259 and 166666. This offer shall LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 2017 #363, Inglewood, CA 90301; File No. 2017325033 the use in this state of a Registered owner(s): be given upon the condition NOTICE-In accordance with CA The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name K.N.M. Auto Sales, Inc., 3443 that all claimants provide ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Subdivision (a) of Section This business is conducted (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of W. 43rd Street, Los Angeles, continued cooperation within FOR CHANGE OF NAME 17920, a Fictitious Name by: a corporation Crown Voila Hair Studio, another under Federal, State, CA 90008; CA the criminal justice system Case No. LS029918 Statement generally expires The registrant commenced to 7820 Crenshaw Blvd. Los or common law (See Section This business is conducted relative to this case and is Superior Court of California, at the end of five years from transact business under the Angeles, CA 90043, County 14411 et seq., Business and by: A Corporation not available to public officers County of Los Angeles the date on which it was filed fictitious business name or of LA Professions Code). The registrant commenced or employees of the City, Petition of: Jon Raphael in the office of the County names listed above on N/A Registered owner(s): Original to transact business under their families, persons in Henderson for Change of Clerk, except, as provided I declare that all information Porsha Buchanan, 3956 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/17 the fictitious business name law enforcement or persons Name in Subdivision (b) of Section in this statement is true and Stevely Ave 10, Los Angeles, CNS-3070937# or names listed above on whose misconduct prompted TO ALL INTERESTED 17920, where it expires correct. (A registrant who CA 90043 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 03/2012 this reward. If you have any PERSONS: 40 days after any change declares as true any material This business is conducted I declare that all information information regarding this Petitioner Jon Raphael in the facts set forth in the matter pursuant to Section by: an individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in this statement is true and case, please call the Los Henderson filed a petition statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT correct. (A registrant who Angeles Police Department at with this court for a decree 17913 other than a change Professions code that the transact business under the File No. 2017312434 declares as true any material 1-877-LAWFULL, 24 hours. changing names as follows: in the residence address of registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or The following person(s) is matter pursuant to Section C. F. No. 17-0010-s33 Jon Raphael Henderson to a registered owner. A new is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A (are) doing business as: 17913 of the Business and 11/23/17 Jon Funches-Wells Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Imperial Plumbing, 1042 W. Professions code that the CNS-3073490# The Court orders that all Statement must be filed exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and 84th Street, Los Angeles, registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES SENTINEL persons interested in this before the expiration. Effective ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who CA 90044, County of LA is guilty of a misdemeanor matter appear before this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious S/ Sherie Howard, CEO declares as true any material Registered owner(s): punishable by a fine not to court at the hearing indicated Business Name Statement Sherie Howard & Associates, matter pursuant to Section Solomon David Robinson, exceed one thousand dollars $50,000 REWARD NOTICE below to show cause, if any, must be accompanied by the Inc. 17913 of the Business and 1042 W. 84th Street, Los ($1,000)). The City of Los Angeles why the petition for change of Affidavit of Identity form. This statement was filed Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90044 S/ Adam Fleiner, President offers a reward payable at the name should not be granted. The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false This business is conducted K.N.M. Auto Sales, Inc. discretion of the City Council Any person objecting to the does not of itself authorize Angeles on November 14, is guilty of a misdemeanor by: An Individual This statement was filed to one or more persons in name changes described the use in this state of a 2017 punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced to with the County Clerk of Los the sum or sums up to an above must file a written Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars transact business under the Angeles on November 3, aggregate maximum total sum objection that includes the in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). fictitious business name or 2017 of $50,000 for information reasons for the objection at another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Porsha Buchanan, Owner names listed above on N/A NOTICE-In accordance with leading to the identification and least two court days before or common law (See Section Statement generally expires This statement was filed I declare that all information Subdivision (a) of Section apprehension of the person or the matter is scheduled to 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and 17920, a Fictitious Name persons responsible for the be heard and must appear Professions Code). the date on which it was filed Angeles on November 13, correct. (A registrant who Statement generally expires death of AARON CHOICE, in at the hearing to show cause Original in the office of the County 2017 declares as true any material at the end of five years from the City of Los Angeles. On why the petition should not be 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/17 Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed Wednesday, April 20, 2016, granted. If no written objection CNS-3073951# in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and in the office of the County at approximately 8:20 p.m., is timely filed, the court may LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Clerk, except, as provided 19-year old Aaron Choice and grant the petition without a 40 days after any change Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false in Subdivision (b) of Section a friend were walking to Mr. hearing. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor 17920, where it expires Choice’s home, located in NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to 40 days after any change th Notice of Hearing: the 2000 block of West 35 Date: 12-20-2017, Time: 8:30 File No. 2017328810 17913 other than a change in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars in the facts set forth in the Street in the Exposition Park a.m., Dept.: NW-O, Room: The following person(s) is in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). statement pursuant to Section neighborhood of Los Angeles. 620 (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Solomon David Robinson, 17913 other than a change As Mr. Choice and his friend The address of the court is 1. Beautifully Imperfect Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Owner in the residence address of approached Mr. Choice’s 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, Transitional Housing, 2. Statement must be filed 40 days after any change This statement was filed a registered owner. A new home, an unknown individual CA 91406 Beautifully Imperfect, 4125 before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los Fictitious Business Name emerged from a black Toyota S. Figueroa St #412, Los January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section Angeles on October 30, 2017 Statement must be filed th A copy of this Order to Show Prius parked along 35 Street. Cause shall be published at Angeles, CA 90037, County Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with before the expiration. Effective The individual immediately least once each week for four of LA; Mailing Address: 2022 must be accompanied by the in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious produced a handgun, and successive weeks prior to S. Figueroa St #742, Los Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name Business Name Statement confronted Mr. Choice and the date set for hearing on Angeles, CA 90007 The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires must be accompanied by the his friend. The unknown the petition in the following Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed at the end of five years from Affidavit of Identity form. individual then fired several newspaper of general Nina Welllington, 4125 the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed The filing of this statement rounds at Mr. Choice, fatally circulation, printed in this S. Figueroa St #412, Los Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County does not of itself authorize wounding him. Mr. Choice’s county: LA Sentinel Angeles, CA 90037 in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided the use in this state of a friend was able to flee on foot, Date: Nov. 8, 2017 This business is conducted another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section Fictitious Business Name and the suspect reentered his HUEY P. COTTON by: an Individual or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires in violation of the rights of vehicle and fled the scene. Judge of the Superior Court The registrant commenced 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement 40 days after any change another under Federal, State, To date, the detectives 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/17 to transact business under Professions Code). does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the or common law (See Section investigating this crime have CNS-3070645# the fictitious business name Original the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and not been able to identify the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or names listed above on 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/17 Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Professions Code). suspect, and believe that a 11/2017 CNS-3072791# in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Original monetary reward may compel ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/17 members of the public to FOR CHANGE OF NAME in this statement is true and or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name CNS-3069270# provide information on this Case No. SS028656 correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL crime. The person or persons Superior Court of California, declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective responsible for this crime County of Los Angeles matter pursuant to Section File No. 2017320523 Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS represent an ongoing threat to Petition of: James Anthony 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/17 Business Name Statement NAME STATEMENT the safety of the people of Los Moreno for Change of Name Professions code that the (are) doing business as: CNS-3071831# must be accompanied by the File No. 2017 306467 Angeles. Unless withdrawn or TO ALL INTERESTED registrant knows to be false Stickee Toes, 5831 Seawalk LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. The following person(s) is paid by City Council action, PERSONS: is guilty of a misdemeanor Dr., Unit 216, Playa Vista, The filing of this statement (are) doing business as: this offer of reward shall Petitioner James Anthony punishable by a fine not to CA 90094, County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize Palmer’s Barber Shop, 1420 terminate on, and have no Moreno filed a petition exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a South Figueroa Street #107, effect after, MAY 22, 2018. with this court for a decree ($1,000)). Gaillotta Anthony, 5831 File No. 2017323851 Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles, CA 90015, The provisions of payment changing names as follows: S/ Nina Wellington, Owner Seawalk Dr., Unit 216, Playa The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of County of LA and all other considerations James Anthony Moreno to This statement was filed Vista, CA 90094 (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, Articles of Incorporation or shall be governed by Chapter James Anthony Connor with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted (1) 1st Professional Realty or common law (See Section Organization Number: AI 12 of Division 19 of the The Court orders that all Angeles on November 16, by: an Individual & Financial Services, (2) 14411 et seq., Business and #ON: 201620710142 LAAC Code, as amended persons interested in this 2017 The registrant commenced to First Professional Realty Professions Code). Registered owner(s): by Ordinance Nos. 158157 matter appear before this NOTICE-In accordance with transact business under the And Financial Services, Original 91 Palms LLC, 1420 South and 166666. This offer shall court at the hearing indicated Subdivision (a) of Section fictitious business name or 15332 Antioch Street, Unit 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/17 Figueroa Street Unit 107, Los be given upon the condition below to show cause, if any, 17920, a Fictitious Name names listed above on N/A 516, Pacific Palisades, CA CNS-3070935# Angeles, CA 90015; CA that all claimants provide why the petition for change of Statement generally expires I declare that all information 90272, County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This business is conducted continued cooperation within name should not be granted. at the end of five years from in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): by: A Limited Liability the criminal justice system Any person objecting to the the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who Donecia Augustus, 15332 STATEMENT OF Company relative to this case and is name changes described in the office of the County declares as true any material Antioch Street, Unit 516, ABANDONMENT The registrant commenced to not available to public officers above must file a written Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 OF USE OF FICTITIOUS transact business under the or employees of the City, objection that includes the in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted BUSINESS NAME fictitious business name or their families, persons in reasons for the objection at 17920, where it expires Professions code that the by: an individual File No. 2017313463 names listed above on N/A law enforcement or persons least two court days before 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced to Current File No.: 2013182992 I declare that all information whose misconduct prompted the matter is scheduled to in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor transact business under the Date Filed: August 30, 2013 in this statement is true and this reward. If you have any be heard and must appear statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to fictitious business name or White Lotus Wellness correct. (A registrant who information regarding this at the hearing to show cause 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars names listed above on N/A Spa, 4426 10th Ave., Los declares as true any material case, please call the Los why the petition should not be in the residence address of ($1,000)). I declare that all information Angeles, CA 90043 matter pursuant to Section Angeles Police Department at granted. If no written objection a registered owner. A new S/ Gaillotta Anthony, Owner in this statement is true and Registered Owner(s): 17913 of the Business and 1-877-LAWFULL, 24 hours. is timely filed, the court may Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Edith A Pensamento, 4426 Professions code that the C. F. No. 17-0010-s13 grant the petition without a Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material 10th Ave., Los Angeles, CA registrant knows to be false 11/23/17 hearing. before the expiration. Effective Angeles on November 7, matter pursuant to Section 90043 is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3073480# Notice of Hearing: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 2017 17913 of the Business and Paul A Pensamento, 4426 punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Date: Dec 11, 2017, Time: Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the 10th Ave., Los Angeles, CA exceed one thousand dollars 8:30 AM, Dept.: K, Room: must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 90043 ($1,000)). Annex Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor Business was conducted by: S/ Shahiedah Palmer, The address of the court is The filing of this statement Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to a Married Couple. Manager THURSDAY, NOVEMBERJANUARY 9, 23,2014 2017 CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-14A-7
By Tali arBel release. Street. AT&T and Time the internet, rather than in The White House and Makan Delrahim, the Associated Press Those payments are ulti- Warner are not direct com- expensive cable bundles. the Justice Department Justice Department’s anti- mately passed down to con- petitors; “vertical” mergers It already has a DirecTV have both said that the trust chief, has previously The Justice Department sumers through their cable between such companies Now streaming service, president did not tell the stated his preference for is suing AT&T to stop its bills. The government also have typically had an easier which puts popular live TV antitrust chief, Makan Del- requiring companies to sell $85 billion purchase of said the combined com- time winning government networks online, and costs rahim, what to do. off assets rather than hav-
Time Warner, setting the pany would use its power approval than mergers of $35 a month and up, cheap- Consumers Union, an ing the government moni- COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES stage for an epic legal battle to slow the TV industry’s rivals. er than traditional cable advocacy group that oppos- tor whether a company with the telecom giant. shift to new ways of watch- AT&T CEO Randall bundles. es the deal, applauded the keeps its promises on how The government claims ing video online. Web TV Stephenson said earlier One potential compli- Justice Department, say- to behave to the govern- that consumer cable bills services are cheaper than this month that he would cation in the government’s ing there were “legitimate ment. will rise if the merger goes traditional cable. not sell “key franchises” of case may be the role of the reasons” to block the deal “So-called ‘behavioral through, saying the deal In an emailed statement Time Warner to get the deal president and influence he to protect consumers, even conditions’ haven’t proven would “substantially lessen Monday, AT&T general done. A person familiar may have exerted on the though “reports of politi- effective in protecting com- competition, resulting in counsel David McAtee said with the matter, who could antitrust process. As a can- cal pressures regarding this petition, so the Antitrust higher prices and less in- the lawsuit is a “radical not go on record, previ- didate, President Donald deal are concerning.” Division is right to take novation for millions of and inexplicable departure ously told the AP that DOJ Trump vowed to block the Many had expected the stronger action to block this Americans.” AT&T would from decades of antitrust wanted the company to sell deal because it concen- government to approve the deal,” Consumers Union be able charge rival distrib- precedent” and that the either Turner — the parent trated too much “power in AT&T-Time Warner deal said in its statement. Com- utors such as cable compa- company is confident thatof aCNN, TBS and other the hands of too few.” As because Comcast’s pur- cast has faced criticism for nies “hundreds of millions court will reject the govern- networks — or DirecTV. president, Trump has often chase of NBCUniversal allegedly breaking some of of dollars more per year” ment’s claims. AT&T has argued that blasted CNN for its cover- was approved in 2011, with its promises related to those for Time Warner’s net- The government’s ob- buying Time Warner would age of him and his admin- restrictions on Comcast’s conditions. works, the Department of jections to the deal have let it package and deliver istration, disparaging it and behavior that were meant Justice charged in a press surprised many on Wall video more cheaply, over its reporters as “fake news.” to protect consumers.
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91 Palms LLC statement pursuant to Section must be accompanied by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to transact business under Angeles on October 23, 2017 to Metro, and be filed at the This statement was filed 17913 other than a change Affidavit of Identity form. NAME STATEMENT the fictitious business name NOTICE-In accordance with reception desk of the Office with the County Clerk of Los in the residence address of The filing of this statement File No. 2017290890 or names listed above on Subdivision (a) of Section of Materiel on or before Angeles on October 24, 2017 a registered owner. A new does not of itself authorize The following person(s) is 01/1995 17920, a Fictitious Name 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name the use in this state of a (are) doing business as: I declare that all information Statement generally expires December 21, 2017 Pacific Subdivision (a) of Section Statement must be filed Fictitious Business Name Phone Accessories on the in this statement is true and at the end of five years from Time, at which time bids will 17920, a Fictitious Name before the expiration. Effective in violation of the rights of Plus, 3561 Chesapeake Ave, correct. (A registrant who the date on which it was filed be opened and publicly read. Statement generally expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious another under Federal, State, Los Angeles, CA 90016, declares as true any material in the office of the County Bids received later than the at the end of five years from Business Name Statement or common law (See Section County of LA matter pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided above date and time will be the date on which it was filed must be accompanied by the 14411 et seq., Business and Registered owner(s): 17913 of the Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section rejected and returned to the in the office of the County Affidavit of Identity form. Professions Code). Michael Wallace, 3561 Professions code that the 17920, where it expires bidder unopened. Each bid Clerk, except, as provided The filing of this statement Original Chespeake Ave, Los Angeles, registrant knows to be false 40 days after any change must be sealed and marked in Subdivision (b) of Section does not of itself authorize 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/17 CA 90016 is guilty of a misdemeanor in the facts set forth in the Bid No. OP47781. 17920, where it expires the use in this state of a CNS-3069226# This business is conducted punishable by a fine not to statement pursuant to Section 40 days after any change Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL by: An Individual exceed one thousand dollars 17913 other than a change in the facts set forth in the in violation of the rights of The registrant commenced to ($1,000)). in the residence address of Bid specifications will be statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS transact business under the S/ Olugbemiga Oladokun, a registered owner. A new available as of Monday, 17913 other than a change or common law (See Section NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name or Owner Fictitious Business Name November 20, 2017 via in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and File No. 2017316946 names listed above on N/A This statement was filed Statement must be filed the website at www.metro. a registered owner. A new Professions Code). The following person(s) is I declare that all information with the County Clerk of Los before the expiration. Effective net. You may also obtain Fictitious Business Name Original (are) doing business as: in this statement is true and Angeles on October 4, 2017 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Bid specifications by calling Statement must be filed 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/17 1. CG Clothier, 2. Community correct. (A registrant who NOTICE-In accordance with Business Name Statement the PROCUREMENT before the expiration. Effective CNS-3069259# Grind, 4859 W Slauson Ave declares as true any material Subdivision (a) of Section must be accompanied by the RECEPTION DESK (9thFloor) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 347, Los Angeles, CA 90056, matter pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Affidavit of Identity form. County of LA at (213) 922-1037, or via Fax Business Name Statement 17913 of the Business and Statement generally expires The filing of this statement at (213) 922-2637. must be accompanied by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registered owner(s): Professions code that the at the end of five years from does not of itself authorize 11/23/17 Affidavit of Identity form. NAME STATEMENT Malcolm E Williams, 4859 registrant knows to be false the date on which it was filed the use in this state of a CNS-3071966# The filing of this statement File No. 2017 314903 W Slauson Ave 347, Los is guilty of a misdemeanor in the office of the County Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize The following person(s) is Angeles, CA 90056 punishable by a fine not to Clerk, except, as provided in violation of the rights of the use in this state of a (are) doing business as: This business is conducted exceed one thousand dollars in Subdivision (b) of Section another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name Unique Intelligence by: An Individual ($1,000)). 17920, where it expires or common law (See Section in violation of the rights of Tutoring, 12123 So. The registrant commenced S/ Michael Wallace, Owner 40 days after any change 14411 et seq., Business and PROBATE another under Federal, State, Figueroa St., #6, Los to transact business under This statement was filed in the facts set forth in the Professions Code). or common law (See Section Angeles, CA 90061, County the fictitious business name with the County Clerk of Los statement pursuant to Section Original 14411 et seq., Business and of Los Angeles or names listed above on Angeles on October 6, 2017 17913 other than a change 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 Professions Code). Registered owner(s): 11/2017 NOTICE-In accordance with in the residence address of CNS-3065991# Original Sharon Hill, 12123 So. I declare that all information Subdivision (a) of Section a registered owner. A new LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE OF PETITION 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/17 Figueroa St., #6, Los Angeles, in this statement is true and 17920, a Fictitious Name Fictitious Business Name TO ADMINISTER CNS-3069267# CA 90061 correct. (A registrant who Statement generally expires Statement must be filed ESTATE OF: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This business is conducted declares as true any material at the end of five years from before the expiration. Effective FLORA PIERCE by: an individual matter pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious GOVERNMENT AKA FLORA PIERCE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant commenced to 17913 of the Business and in the office of the County Business Name Statement NAME STATEMENT transact business under the Professions code that the WILLIAMS Clerk, except, as provided must be accompanied by the CASE NO. File No. 2017299315 fictitious business name or registrant knows to be false in Subdivision (b) of Section Affidavit of Identity form. The following person(s) is names listed above on N/A is guilty of a misdemeanor 17920, where it expires The filing of this statement 17STPB09682 (are) doing business as: I declare that all information punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES COUNTY To all heirs, beneficiaries, 40 days after any change does not of itself authorize METROPOLITAN Unique Finds Los Angeles, in this statement is true and exceed one thousand dollars in the facts set forth in the the use in this state of a creditors, contingent creditors, 3818 Crenshaw Blvd, Los correct. (A registrant who ($1,000)). TRANSPORTATION statement pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name AUTHORITY (LACMTA) and persons who may Angeles, CA 90008, County declares as true any material S/ Malcolm E Williams, Owner 17913 other than a change in violation of the rights of otherwise be interested in the of LA; Mailing Address: 3524 matter pursuant to Section This statement was filed in the residence address of another under Federal, State, W. MLK Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, 17913 of the Business and with the County Clerk of Los WILL or estate, or both of a registered owner. A new or common law (See Section LACMTA will receive Bids/ FLORA PIERCE AKA FLORA CA 90008 Professions code that the Angeles on November 2, 2017 Fictitious Business Name 14411 et seq., Business and Registered owner(s): registrant knows to be false NOTICE-In accordance with Proposals for IFB MA47351 PIERCE WILLIAMS. Statement must be filed Professions Code). A650 (Option) Traction Naimah Makor, 3524 W. MLK is guilty of a misdemeanor Subdivision (a) of Section before the expiration. Effective Original A PETITION FOR PROBATE Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA punishable by a fine not to 17920, a Fictitious Name Gear Unit Overhaul at the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 th has been filed by MARCUS 90008 exceed one thousand dollars Statement generally expires CNS-3065994# 9 Floor Receptionist Desk, Business Name Statement Vendor/Contract Management K. WILLIAMS in the Superior This business is conducted ($1,000)). at the end of five years from must be accompanied by the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Court of California, County of by: An Individual S/ Sharon Hill, Principal the date on which it was filed Department, One Gateway Affidavit of Identity form. Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 LOS ANGELES. The registrant commenced to This statement was filed in the office of the County The filing of this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS transact business under the with the County Clerk of Los Clerk, except, as provided NAME STATEMENT (9th Floor). THE PETITION FOR does not of itself authorize PROBATE requests that fictitious business name or Angeles on November 1, 2017 in Subdivision (b) of Section the use in this state of a File No. 2017 305335 names listed above on N/A NOTICE-In accordance with 17920, where it expires The following person(s) is MARCUS K. WILLIAMS Fictitious Business Name All Bids must be submitted to I declare that all information Subdivision (a) of Section 40 days after any change in violation of the rights of (are) doing business as: be appointed as personal in this statement is true and 17920, a Fictitious Name in the facts set forth in the The Junkyard, 1923 W 73rd LACMTA, and be filed at the another under Federal, State, th representative to administer correct. (A registrant who Statement generally expires statement pursuant to Section St, Los Angeles, CA 90047, reception desk, 9 Floor, V/ or common law (See Section CM Department, on or before the estate of the decedent. declares as true any material at the end of five years from 17913 other than a change 14411 et seq., Business and County of LA matter pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed in the residence address of Registered owner(s): December 20, 2017, 1:00 THE PETITION requests Professions Code). PM Pacific Time, at which authority to administer the 17913 of the Business and in the office of the County a registered owner. A new Original Jahan Johnson, 1923 W 73rd Professions code that the Clerk, except, as provided Fictitious Business Name 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 St, Los Angeles, CA 90047 time bids will be opened and estate under the Independent registrant knows to be false in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement must be filed CNS-3066837# This business is conducted publicly read. Bids received Administration of Estates is guilty of a misdemeanor 17920, where it expires before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL by: An Individual after the above date and time Act with limited authority. punishable by a fine not to 40 days after any change January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The registrant commenced to may be rejected and returned unopened. Each Bid must (This authority will allow the exceed one thousand dollars in the facts set forth in the Business Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS transact business under the personal representative to ($1,000)). statement pursuant to Section must be accompanied by the NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name or be sealed and marked Bid S/ Naimah Makor, Owner 17913 other than a change Affidavit of Identity form. File No. 2017288757 names listed above on N/A No. IFB MA47351. A Pre- take many actions without This statement was filed in the residence address of The filing of this statement The following person(s) is I declare that all information Bid conference will be held obtaining court approval. with the County Clerk of Los a registered owner. A new does not of itself authorize (are) doing business as: in this statement is true and on November 22, 2017, 8:00 Before taking certain very Angeles on October 17, 2017 Fictitious Business Name the use in this state of a Henry Travel Agency, 1431 correct. (A registrant who AM, Wilshire Conference important actions, however, th NOTICE-In accordance with Statement must be filed Fictitious Business Name W 107th St, Los Angeles, declares as true any material Room, 9 floor located at the the personal representative address above Subdivision (a) of Section before the expiration. Effective in violation of the rights of CA 90047, County of LA matter pursuant to Section . will be required to give notice 17920, a Fictitious Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious another under Federal, State, Registered owner(s): 17913 of the Business and to interested persons unless Statement generally expires Business Name Statement or common law (See Section Henry Dougal, 1431 W 107th Professions code that the at the end of five years from must be accompanied by the 14411 et seq., Business and St, Los Angeles, CA 90047 registrant knows to be false For a copy of the Bid they have waived notice or the date on which it was filed Affidavit of Identity form. Professions Code). This business is conducted is guilty of a misdemeanor specifications go to http:// consented to the proposed in the office of the County The filing of this statement Original by: An Individual punishable by a fine not to business.metro.net/ action.) The independent Clerk, except, as provided does not of itself authorize 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/17 The registrant commenced exceed one thousand dollars VendorPortal/faces/home/ administration authority will be in Subdivision (b) of Section the use in this state of a CNS-3069222# to transact business under ($1,000)). solicitations/openSolicitations LOS ANGELES SENTINEL granted unless an interested 17920, where it expires Fictitious Business Name the fictitious business name S/ Jahan Johnson, Owner or for further information person files an objection to e-mail Lorretta Norrisat 40 days after any change in violation of the rights of or names listed above on This statement was filed the petition and shows good in the facts set forth in the another under Federal, State, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 10/2017 with the County Clerk of Los [email protected]. statement pursuant to Section or common law (See Section NAME STATEMENT I declare that all information Angeles on October 23, 2017 11/23/17 cause why the court should File No. 2017307640 CNS-3072881# not grant the authority. 17913 other than a change 14411 et seq., Business and in this statement is true and NOTICE-In accordance with LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of Professions Code). The following person(s) is correct. (A registrant who Subdivision (a) of Section A HEARING on the petition a registered owner. A new Original (are) doing business as: declares as true any material 17920, a Fictitious Name LOS ANGELES COUNTY will be held in this court as Fictitious Business Name 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/17 Oasis Hair Design, 5830 matter pursuant to Section Statement generally expires follows: 11/27/17 at 8:30AM CNS-3069254# Overhill Drive, Suite 3, Los METROPOLITAN Statement must be filed 17913 of the Business and at the end of five years from in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Angeles, CA 90043, County TRANSPORTATION Professions code that the the date on which it was filed AUTHORITY (LACMTA) HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA January 1, 2014, the Fictitious of LA registrant knows to be false in the office of the County Business Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registered owner(s): is guilty of a misdemeanor Clerk, except, as provided 90012 must be accompanied by the NAME STATEMENT Warren George White, 8701 punishable by a fine not to in Subdivision (b) of Section IF YOU OBJECT to the Affidavit of Identity form. File No. 2017316486 Chessington Dr., Unit C, exceed one thousand dollars 17920, where it expires LACMTA will receive Bids/ granting of the petition, you The filing of this statement The following person(s) is Inglewood, CA 90305 ($1,000)). 40 days after any change Proposals for IFB MA47359 should appear at the hearing (are) doing business as: This business is conducted A650 Semi-Permanent does not of itself authorize S/ Henry Dougal, Owner in the facts set forth in the and state your objections or the use in this state of a Uniting Communities for by: an Individual This statement was filed statement pursuant to Section Drawbar Assembly Overhaul The Arts, 2537-D Pacific The registrant commenced to at the 9th Floor Receptionist file written objections with the Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los 17913 other than a change court before the hearing. Your in violation of the rights of Coast Highway Suite 208, transact business under the Angeles on October 5, 2017 in the residence address of Desk, Vendor/Contract another under Federal, State, Torrance, CA 90505, County fictitious business name or NOTICE-In accordance with a registered owner. A new Management Department, appearance may be in person or common law (See Section of LA names listed above on N/A Subdivision (a) of Section Fictitious Business Name One Gateway Plaza, Los or by your attorney. 14411 et seq., Business and Articles of Incorporation or I declare that all information 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement must be filed Angeles, CA 90012 (9th IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR Professions Code). Organization Number: AI in this statement is true and Statement generally expires before the expiration. Effective Floor). or a contingent creditor of Original #ON: C4054133 correct. (A registrant who at the end of five years from January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Registered owner(s): declares as true any material the decedent, you must file 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/17 the date on which it was filed Business Name Statement your claim with the court and CNS-3069263# Uniting Communities for the matter pursuant to Section in the office of the County must be accompanied by the All Bids must be submitted to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Arts, 2537-D Pacific Coast 17913 of the Business and LACMTA, and be filed at the mail a copy to the personal Clerk, except, as provided Affidavit of Identity form. th Highway Suite 208, Torrance, Professions code that the in Subdivision (b) of Section The filing of this statement reception desk, 9 Floor, V/ representative appointed by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 90505; CA registrant knows to be false 17920, where it expires does not of itself authorize CM Department, on or before the court within the later of NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted is guilty of a misdemeanor 40 days after any change the use in this state of a January 10, 2018, 1:00 PM either (1) four months from File No. 2017303325 by: A Corporation punishable by a fine not to in the facts set forth in the Fictitious Business Name Pacific Time, at which time the date of first issuance of The following person(s) is The registrant commenced exceed one thousand dollars bids will be opened and statement pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of letters to a general personal (are) doing business as: to transact business under ($1,000)). 17913 other than a change another under Federal, State, publicly read. Bids received Auto Miracles, 5132 South the fictitious business name S/ Warren George White, after the above date and time representative, as defined in in the residence address of or common law (See Section section 58(b) of the California Wilton Place, Los Angeles, or names listed above on Owner a registered owner. A new 14411 et seq., Business and may be rejected and returned CA 90062, County of LA 08/2017 This statement was filed Fictitious Business Name Professions Code). unopened. Each Bid must Probate Code, or (2) 60 days Registered owner(s): I declare that all information with the County Clerk of Los Statement must be filed Original be sealed and marked Bid from the date of mailing or Courtney Marie Misty Wallace, in this statement is true and Angeles on October 25, 2017 before the expiration. Effective 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 No. IFB MA47359. A Pre- personal delivery to you of a 5132 South Wilton Place, Los correct. (A registrant who NOTICE-In accordance with January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CNS-3065993# Bid conference will be held notice under section 9052 of Angeles, CA 90062 declares as true any material Subdivision (a) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL on November 30, 2017, 9:00 Business Name Statement the California Probate Code. This business is conducted matter pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name must be accompanied by the AM, Arcadia Conference by: An Individual 17913 of the Business and Statement generally expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Room, 8th floor located at the Other California statutes and Affidavit of Identity form. legal authority may affect The registrant commenced to Professions code that the at the end of five years from The filing of this statement NAME STATEMENT address above. transact business under the registrant knows to be false the date on which it was filed does not of itself authorize File No. 2017304408 your rights as a creditor. You fictitious business name or is guilty of a misdemeanor in the office of the County the use in this state of a The following person(s) is may want to consult with an names listed above on N/A punishable by a fine not to Clerk, except, as provided Fictitious Business Name (are) doing business as: For a copy of the Bid attorney knowledgeable in I declare that all information exceed one thousand dollars in Subdivision (b) of Section in violation of the rights of 1. KG Health Care Solutions, specifications go to http:// California law. in this statement is true and ($1,000)). 17920, where it expires 2. KG Health Solutions, 2024 business.metro.net/ another under Federal, State, YOU MAY EXAMINE the file correct. (A registrant who S/ Joe Plummer, President 40 days after any change or common law (See Section Van Wick St, Los Angeles, VendorPortal/faces/home/ declares as true any material Uniting Communities for the in the facts set forth in the CA 90047, County of LA solicitations/openSolicitations kept by the court. If you are 14411 et seq., Business and a person interested in the matter pursuant to Section Arts statement pursuant to Section Professions Code). Registered owner(s): or for further information 17913 of the Business and This statement was filed 17913 other than a change Original Kelly Linette Guidry, 2024 e-mail Lorretta Norrisat estate, you may file with the Professions code that the with the County Clerk of Los in the residence address of 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 Van Wick St, Los Angeles, [email protected]. court a Request for Special registrant knows to be false Angeles on November 2, 2017 a registered owner. A new CNS-3066823# CA 90047 11/23/17 Notice (form DE-154) of the CNS-3072877# is guilty of a misdemeanor NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This business is conducted filing of an inventory and punishable by a fine not to Subdivision (a) of Section Statement must be filed by: An Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL exceed one thousand dollars 17920, a Fictitious Name before the expiration. Effective FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant commenced to appraisal of estate assets ($1,000)). Statement generally expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NAME STATEMENT transact business under the LOS ANGELES COUNTY or of any petition or account S/ Courtney Marie Misty at the end of five years from Business Name Statement File No. 2017287142 fictitious business name or METROPOLITAN as provided in Probate Code Wallace, Owner the date on which it was filed must be accompanied by the The following person(s) is names listed above on N/A TRANSPORTATION section 1250. A Request This statement was filed in the office of the County Affidavit of Identity form. (are) doing business as: I declare that all information AUTHORITY (METRO) for Special Notice form is with the County Clerk of Los Clerk, except, as provided The filing of this statement Oladokun Multimedia in this statement is true and available from the court clerk. Angeles on October 20, 2017 in Subdivision (b) of Section does not of itself authorize Productions, 1237 So. correct. (A registrant who In Pro Per Petitioner NOTICE-In accordance with 17920, where it expires the use in this state of a Flower Street, Suite 8, declares as true any material Metro will receive Bids for Subdivision (a) of Section 40 days after any change Fictitious Business Name Inglewood, CA 90301, matter pursuant to Section Invitation for Bids (IFB) MARCUS K. WILLIAMS 17920, a Fictitious Name in the facts set forth in the in violation of the rights of County of LA; Mailing 17913 of the Business and No. OP47781 to procure 1707 WEST 39TH PLACE Statement generally expires statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, Address: P.O. Box 6200, Professions code that the nineteen (19) One Ton Utility LOS ANGELES CA 90062 at the end of five years from 17913 other than a change or common law (See Section Beverly Hills, CA 90212 registrant knows to be false Trucks per specifications on 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 file at the LACMTA Office of CNS-3068974# the date on which it was filed in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and Registered owner(s): is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the office of the County a registered owner. A new Professions Code). Olugbemiga Oladokun, 317 E. punishable by a fine not to Procurement, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, Clerk, except, as provided Fictitious Business Name Original Fairway Blvd. 2, Inglewood, exceed one thousand dollars th in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement must be filed 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 CA 90302 ($1,000)). 90012 (9 Floor). 17920, where it expires before the expiration. Effective CNS-3067019# This business is conducted S/ Kelly Linette Guidry, Owner 40 days after any change January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES SENTINEL by: an individual This statement was filed in the facts set forth in the Business Name Statement The registrant commenced with the County Clerk of Los All Bids must be submitted THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 www.lasentinel.net B-1
IAN FOXX IAN FOXX IAN FOXX Bethany members register parents of the students who The Men of Bethany (MOB) formed an assembly line to pack Bethany Pastor L.A. Kessee and Outreach Coor- were selected to participate in the outreach program. the turkeys and food items in the boxes for the giveaway. dinator Rod Miles were on hand for the event.
By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Audubon, Hillcrest, and was pleased to help fami- Religion Editor Baldwin Hills schools lies enjoy Thanksgiving to receive food boxes dinner and will continue More than 120 fami- filled with turkey,- dressits long history of sharing lies received a complete ing and other ingredients with others. “This pro- dinner at the annual for a full holiday meal. gram started with our or- Thanksgiving Give- Several contributors ganizing pastor, the Rev. away sponsored by donated items for the Dr. Rocellia Johnson, who Bethany Baptist Church giveaway including City passed the baton to our se- of West Los Angeles Council President Herb nior pastor, the Rev. Dr. and the Baldwin Beth- Wesson of District 10, L.A. Kessee, who wants any Community Devel- Assemblymember Sebas- to move us to the next lev- opment Corporation. tian Ridley-Thomas of el in the area of outreach.” The outreach event, District 54, Los Angeles held Nov. 18 on the World Airports, Bright Bethany Baptist church campus, was Star Charter School, Church of West Los An- presented in collabora- UCLA Science Proj- geles and the Baldwin tion with Dr. George ect and members of the Bethany CDC are located McKenna and LAUSD Bethany Baptist Church. at 4115 W. Martin Luther District 1, which se- IAN FOXX Rod Miles, coordina- King Jr. Blvd., in Los lected students based on Jimmy Valentine of Bethany (left) and Hrag Hamalin of Bright Star pose with Audu- tor of Bethany’s Outreach Angeles. For informa- need, from Coliseum, bon Middle School students Trineka Wade, Denzel Wade and Denson Wade. Programs, said the church tion, call (323) 296-7223.
By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Religion Editor
Overcoming a dis- ability takes lots of faith and determination. For- tunately, James C. Bird- song, Jr. possesses an abundance of both. Born with a speech impediment, unable to speak until the age of three, enrolled in spe- cial education classes and bullied throughout his youth are factors that could have led Birdsong into a pit of deep despair. BRITTANY K. JACKSON BRITTANY K. JACKSON (l-r) James Birdsong, Lillian Lilly, Rev. Calvin Bernard Rhone, LaCora Members of the family attend the book signing and lend support to But, his strong belief Stephens and Yolanda Harris-Dancy participated in the program. James’ (right) endeavors. in God combined with his commitment to suc- biography, “The Best Is sulted in fine motor delays, life. He also gives insight helped me to overcome NBA All-Star Otis Bird- ceed propelled him above Yet to Come: A Testimony prayers went forth for me. on a wide range of topics many obstacles as a child.” song. His great-uncle, the his circumstances and of One Young Man’s Re- A miracle happened and such as disability advo- A native of Rich- Rev. Sidney Birdsong, placed him on a road to demption.” Through his the rest is history,” said cacy, handling your par- mond, CA, Birdsong hails served as pastor of Solid triumph. After complet- book, he hopes to inspire Birdsong. “If God did this ent’s divorce, issues facing from a family of notable Rock Baptist Church in ing high school, he gradu- people of all ages and na- for me in the redemption today’s young people and singers, preachers, en- Los Angeles from 1959, ated from college and tionalities to maintain their process, then I know He the importance of faith. tertainers and educators. until his passing in 1976. now he’s working on his faith in God no matter what can do the same for others.” “One of my favorite His cousins include Encouraged by his fam- master’s degree and pur- hurdles they may face. In “The Best Is Yet scriptures is Philippians artist Cindy Birdsong of ily’s achievements, Bird- suing a career as a gospel “I am truly indeed a to Come,” Birdsong de- 4:13 – ‘I can do all things the Supremes, multiple song aims for his book to be singer and songwriter. living, walking miracle. scribes memorable mo- through Christ which Grammy Award-winner one of many accomplish- Birdsong recounts his Being born with a devel- ments and important les- strengtheneth me,’” noted organist/keyboardist Ed- ments he will fulfill in the journey in his new auto- opmental disability that re- sons learned throughout his Birdsong. “These words win Birdsong and former {See BIRDSONG B-2}
sentinel news serviCe believe this will be a great tor of Church Planting and partnership in our effort to Community Transforma- Pastor Adam Edgerly advance the Kingdom of tion. In addition, he is the of Newsong L.A. Cove- God.” CEO of Culture Consul- nant Church has joined the Edgerly has led New- tants, which helps senior lineup at Hosanna Broad- song L.A. in Culver City executives achieve peak casting Network (HBN). since its inception in 2004. performance through ex- HBN provides Chris- The multicultural minis- ecutive coaching and lead- CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL tian programming to more try, which is committed to ership training. Pastor Mark Hardin (left) and Shirley Levingston- wel than 4.2 million homes reconciliation in Christ, He earned his M.A. at come Rev. Dr. James Markham to Hays Tabernacle CME. in Los Angeles, San Ber- features an upbeat Sunday Biola University and his nardino, Riverside, Ven- worship service as well as M.B.A. at Emory Univer- tura and Orange counties. COURTESY PHOTO relevant inspirational and sity. Pastor Adam Edgerly sentinel news serviCe for the celebration, which The program format in- motivational messages For more information included a fellowship din- cludes preaching, teaching available online at hosan- focused on Jesus Christ. on Pastor Adam Edgerly Hays Tabernacle Chris- ner and powerful preach- of the word of God, wor- nabroadcasting.com. Their one-word vision and Newsong L.A., visit tian Methodist Episcopal ing by the Rev. Dr. James ship programs, talk shows, “We are excited and statement is RECONCILI- newsongla.net. To learn Church observed their E. Markham, pastor of fitness, travel shows and honored to have Pastor ATION, with both God and about HBN, visit hosan- 70th Church Anniver- Emmanuel Temple CME more. Edgerly partner with us in each other. nabroadcasting.com, sary on Nov. 19, in their Church in Victorville. Edgerly’s program now this great endeavor,” said Prior to Newsong L.A., which also contains infor- edifice at 10121 S.- Cen Markham, a pastor for airs on Thursdays at 7 a.m. Tersit Asrat, HBN presi- Edgerly served the Evan- mation on its nonprofit, tral Ave., in Los Angeles. more than 35 years, is well on HBN-TV via DirecTV dent. “His method of teach- gelical Covenant Church Hosanna House, a refuge Hundreds of people known for emphasizing and Dish Network chan- ing the word of God is in denomination as associate for orphan girls who have joined Pastor Mark Har- spiritual and church growth nel 20, and AT&T Chan- line with the vision and director of Global Evan- lost their parents to the din and his congregation through the power of prayer. nel 3. The program is also mission of HBN and we gelism and regional direc- HIV/AIDS virus in Africa. B-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017
By Harry taylor, PH.D. The first session many.was However, this was of barriers that get in the was comfortable, promot- Contributing Writer instructive, promoting a not evident at this retreat. way of our Christian walk. ing safety and well-being. therapeutic mindset for the I observed men shar- Behavioral strate- Participants embraced Recently, I attended an men to spiritually grow in ing about their past street gies were explored by feelings of brotherhood, in- intensive two-day retreat their journey. At the onset, activities, intimacy, rela- the participants, which dividuals personalized their for men to examine their the speaker outlined that tionships, parenting, finan- actually offered direc- expectations with specific personal spiritual rela- each person should give cial difficulty, employmenttion and a type of custom- behavioral activities they tionship. I was an invited some thought as to their seeking efforts, etc. The ized emotional road map could incorporate into their guest and this intensive expectations. Again and holding hands and praying for the brothers to follow. daily lives, and they ac- experience was a first for again, it was preached and promoted a strong sense Each day there were knowledged the necessary me. I tell you, it was up- echoed time and time again of brotherhood among the wonderful songs with changes they need to make lifting. A wonderful thera- to be open, candid, honest, young and old men alike. powerful lyrics of prayer. to move closer to Christ. peutic experience that still HARRYTAYLOR.COM transparent and prayerful. On the second day, Song such as “Worship This was all promoted resonates within me today. Dr. Harry Taylor Acknowledging and we had small break- Him Christ the Lord,” via honesty, prayer, self- At issue for me was mately closer to Christ and letting go of sinful ways out groups consisting “The Lord is Bless- examination, asking for the question, “Can a to grow in understanding was an early focus. Every- of six-to-eight individu- ing Me,” “Thank you, forgiveness, expressing spiritual brotherhood re- and His knowledge by to- thing we did began with als, which allowed more Lord,” and “I Need Thee.” gratitude, and in the end, treat be therapeutic?” tally immersing in truth. prayer. We, as a group, confidential engagement All these songs had spe- taking a serious look at If the experience The theme was “Devel- explored an array of sin- and personal disclosures. cific meanings to many of how they are maturing in causes the individual to oping Maturity in Christ.” ful wrongs and each par- The group I attended us as we called on Christ Christ. I benefited much improve their thoughts, Participants were asked to ticipant was instructed to reflected men from diverseto come into our hearts. and I felt truly blessed. feelings and actions in be transparent and hon- privately write down those life experiences who were The brothers shouted and their daily lives, then the est as they reflected immoral on ways and discard surprisingly open and can- lifted up their voices with Dr. Harry Taylor is a answer is an absolute yes. their personal relation- it into a trash bin. Let it go. did about their past wrongs enthusiasm and it was semi-retired Adjunct In- The Peace Apostolic ship with the Lord and to This symbolic act as well as looking at their truly contagious for me. structor at Antelope Val- Church in Carson hosted examine the individual was powerful and I think blessings. I particularly In retrospect, this spiri- ley College. Dr. Taylor the event at the Hyatt “gift of the Spirit” within it pointed out that sin is enjoyed the group discus- tual retreat was indeed ther- can be reached at Drtay- Indian Well Hotel. Ap- each of us. This process powerful and can give a sion examining the types apeutic for me. The setting [email protected]. proximately 100 men were is enhanced when we gain false belief, it is a type of asked to examine their wisdom and knowledge. delusional belief and it is spiritual life, to get inti- The entire retreat was fulfilling a personal need. tell, GA, and his relatives however, the publication is fueled by a number of It has been said that Birdsong Dr. Catherine Birdsong of currently available on Am- {Continued from B-1} speakers uplifting God’s men, particularly African- Compton, Angela Bird- azon.com. Inviting read- goodness and reflect- American men, are reluc- future. And if doubt enters song of Inglewood, An- ers to check it out, he said, ing on an array of scrip- tant to engage in self-dis- his mind, he plans to turn netta Birdsong-Burrough “This book has something tures, promoting broth- closure and the therapeutic to family for reassurance. and Mary Lou Birdsong for everyone, from the erhood, life strategies process. Culturally speak- “My great-aunt and of Los Angeles, Lee Ar- young to the old, believers and daily living skills to ing, airing our “dirty the matriarch of the Bird- thur Fields Sr. of Para- and non-believers, men and enrich spiritual maturity. laundry” is unsettling for song family, Gladys mount, Terrence Birdsong women that are dating or in Birdsong-Murray, will of Redlands and Edwin a relationship or marriage, be 93-years-old and still Birdsong of Victorville. and people of all cultures. going strong,” he said. The event included “My prayer is that this In fact, he recognized LaCora Stephens as emcee, book will be a blessing to his great-aunt and many commendations from L.A.- millions of people around other family members area elected officials and the world and I am thank- during his inaugural book music by the Rev. Calvin ful that God has allowed signing in Compton on Rhone and Lillian Lilly of me to be on this mission to Sept. 30. The honorees in- the Mississippi Mass Choir. reach out and help others.” cluded his mother, Belinda Birdsong will begin his To learn more, visit Germany-Birdsong of Aus- official book tour in 2018; jamescbirdsongjr.com.
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CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL C-1 Concerned Coalition of South Los Angeles Residents Rally for Future of South L.A. how important this is to folks As L.A. City Council considers updating like small business owners, community plans, residents call for their tenants, students, and home- owners. They crafted a ideas for development without coherent vision and have made a strong case for being displacement to be put into action. taken seriously.” At a recent press confer- BY NIELE ANDERSON LA Voice and UNIDAD ence, community leaders Contributing Writer member Ishmail Marcus All- and residents celebrated the good stated, “we’re not early victories at the City Residents of South L.A. against development in the Planning Commission meet- and the UNIDAD Coalition city. What we’re against is the ing in June (when 31 out of (United Neighbors in displacement of the working 41 People’s Plan recommen- Defense Against Displace- class, the middle class. We dations were accepted) and PHOTO CREDIT: MIKE DENNIS ment) recently gathered on want our share of the pie; we called on the final decision LA Voice and UNIDAD member Ishmail Marcus Allgood address rally regarding displace- the steps of L.A. City Hall to want to be included in the makers on City Council to ment, gentrification, and a lack of economic opportunities. call on the City Council’s development and planning of support the entire People’s Planning and Land Use the city. This is not about Plan, which includes specif- ants has seen a rapid increase profit-driven development,” leaders to pass good land- Management (PLUM) com- race, it’s about class. People ic policy recommendations in recent years. The coalition said Cynthia Strathmann, use policy that creates more mittee to stand with the com- that work every day, the peo- to increase the affordable remains clear that anti-dis- Executive Director at Strate- affordable housing through munity’s vision for future ple that’s making your fries, housing stock, protecting placement is at the core of gic Actions for a Just Econo- incentives, and keeps resi- development in their neigh- making your shakes, the peo- tenants and businesses from good development policy. my. “The heart of its existing dents in their communities.” borhoods. Displacement, ple that’s cleaning your displacement, and investing “South L.A. has seen the working class and low- For more information gentrification, and a lack of streets and taking your trash in parks and green space. mass exodus of its Black res- income communities of about UNIDAD and the economic opportunities have out. They should be able to Next the coalition of con- idents over the past decade color now have an opportu- People’s Plan visit become daily realities; yet afford to live in the city.” cerned citizens of South L.A. because of short-sighted nity to work with our city www.unidad-la.org. the increased pace of invest- In a pro-active effort to are gearing up the City mentinSouthL.A.by make sure the people who Council PLUM Committee wealthy developers has resi- live in these communities vote that will take place on are not left out of the plan- Join the Energy Conversation dents and other stakeholders November 21. The Commit- worried about the effects that ning, residents of South L.A. tee will consider incorporat- unchecked development by have proposed zoning and ing the People’s Plan recom- billionaires, will have on programs that prioritize mendations into the Commu- with Edison International rents and small businesses investment in the families nity Plan updates for South BY DARRALYNN HUTSON roadmap on how California sectors to achieve needed that serve the community. and small businesses of L.A. and Southeast L.A. Contributing Writer could move faster towards emissions reductions. Cali- At stake are the Black South L.A. Their plan is Among the proposals in cleaner energy. fornia environmental goals and Latino communities called The People’s Plan. The People’s Plan that have While some may say During the exchange, include reducing green- who make up the historic “City leaders have an yet to be incorporated are that our government isn’t Southern California Edison house gas emissions by 40 cultural centers that make opportunity to listen to what those that address the 1,800 doing enough for climate introduced a proposal enti- percent as well as reducing South L.A. special. With disenfranchised residents families who have been dis- changes, there are those that tled Clean Power and Elec- nitrogen oxides and other new zoning proposed, hun- need, not just those with placed in Council Districts 8, are having the conversation tricification Pathway. The health-harming pollutants dreds of billions of dollars political capital and access to 9 and 10 through the use of on a daily basis. Experts strategy significantly re- in areas of the state with the will be added to the value of policy discussions,” said the Ellis Act. The communi- here in Los Angeles, includ- duces health-harming air highest levels of air pollu- South L.A. land. The ques- Benjamin Torres, President ty proposals call for the city ing Edison International pollution in heavily- tion. tion that concerned citizens and CEO of CDTech. “Liter- to set limits on the annual and Southern California impacted local communi- The Clean Power and want to know is who will ally, hundreds of residents number of apartment homes Edison, held a roundtable ties, largely affecting Electrification Pathway benefit from this windfall of were engaged through that can be demolished or conversation on their African Americans and calls for three closely billionaire development dozens of meetings to create converted to condos. The use efforts to make California Hispanics here in Los linked efforts that support coming into the community? the People’s Plan. That’s of the Ellis Act to evict ten- cleaner. Moderated by Angeles. “Climate change and build upon each other: Pedro Pizarro, president and air pollution are serious 1. Doubling the use of and CEO of Edison Interna- threats that will require the carbon-free electricity. tional and including Janet state to transform the way 2. Accelerating the use New data: California counties Clayton, senior vice presi- energy is produced and of electric vehicles, includ- dent, Corporate Communi- used,” said Pizarro. “Cali- ing passenger cars and cations, Edison Internation- fornia is a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty lacking racial equity al and Southern California addressing climate change vehicles. Edison with Caroline Choi, and we will enable those 3. Increasing electrifica- BY SHAQUILLE WOODS senior vice president, Regu- efforts by leading the trans- tion of commercial and res- Contributing Writer latory Affairs, Southern formation of the electric idential space and water California Edison, the con- industry to better serve our heating. RACE COUNTS, the versation revolved around customers, protect the envi- This proposal also new initiative highlighting California’s approach to ronment and improve pub- ensures that electricity racial disparities in Califor- transforming how energy is lic health.” remains affordably priced nia, went live on Thursday produced, used and the The approach builds for utility customers, while Nov. 15 following a confer- introduction of a planned upon existing state pro- recognizing the importance ence call from organizers. strategy on how to make grams by identifying cost- of geographically diverse The study was a collabo- those changes. Held Friday effective actions to increase sources of renewable ener- rative effort by Advance- November 3, at Edison clean energy in the electric gy and regional markets ment Project California, International headquarters system and to leverage that that support affordable, University of Southern Cali- in Rosemead, Pizarro clean electricity in the zero carbon energy sup- fornia Program for Environ- shared his vision and his transportation and building plies. mental and Regional Equity CREDIT: MALCOLM ALI (PERE), PICO California, Advancement Project California Executive Director John and California Calls. The Kim speaks about racial equity. Metro Partners with Ride Share Company study involved all fifty-eight California counties. Advancement of California, “When you think about John Kim, executive provided a statistical racial equity, throughout our to Offer Discounted Rides director of Advancement overview of the study. measurements, you see the CITY NEWS SERVICE tems more inclusive — “Our goal at Metro is to Placement California, ex- “First we identified disadvantage on communi- because access to public grow our service to provide plained why RACE forty-four indicators, which ties impacted. There is a Metro announced last transportation is a right, not a more options and connec- COUNTS benefits California. is the largest of any politi- wide body of research that Friday it is pursuing a part- privilege,” said Metro Chair tions,” Metro CEO Phillip A “We see RACE cally-driven data points for metropolitan areas are not nership with Via, a ride shar- and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Washington said. “We think COUNTS as a high defini- California, on seven key dif- able to sustains racial equity ing company, to offer dis- Garcetti. “Everyone should this project has the potential tion MRI scan than can go ferent areas. Looking at a over time,” said Dr. Manuel counted rides to and from be able to make a trip on to help us reach out to more deep beneath the surfaces mix of data, we were able to Pastor of the University of three of its key stations in an Metro buses and trains, and people and, hopefully, make and help us see the hidden analyze the racial dynamics Southern California Pro- effort to close the “first/last these funds will help more their lives easier.” mechanics of racial dispari- by viewing the performance, gram for Environmental and mile gap” for its customers. riders get where they're going Metro said it is finalizing ties in every county,” said disparity, and impact,” said Regional Equity (PERE). This project will be sup- quickly and conveniently.” the agreement with Via with a Kim. McClaire. “Measuring racial equity ported in part by a $1.35 mil- Metro said it will ensure goal of starting the project in RACE COUNTS used The results showed the is important for everyone. If lion grant from the Federal that the rides are affordable summer 2018. data analysis to associate the Bay Area had a concentrated you don’t measure some- Transit Administration's for customers and will pro- “Via’s shared ride tech- relationship between race amount of racial inequali- thing, people won’t pay Mobility on Demand Sand- vide a payment solution for nology is perfect for connect- and economic disadvan- ties. attention to it. Problems box Program. people who do not have a ing more people to public tages. The tool ranked and Marin County is one of don’t get addressed because Using a mobile app simi- bank account. transit. Metro is committed to compared counties across the highest performing there hasn’t been a sophisti- lar to Uber and Lyft, cus- The project is part of a offering innovative services to seven key issue areas: counties but has the highest cated way of capturing tomers will be able to book a two-region partnership be- the public, and we are excited democracy, economic level of racial disparities them,” said Pastor. seat in a shared vehicle going tween Los Angeles County, to help Metro solve the first opportunity, crime and jus- according to the study. The initiative hopes to to or from three major Metro King County Metro and and last mile challenge and tice, access to healthcare, The Los Angles County use more research in the stations. Via specializes in Sound Transit in Washington help millions of new passen- healthy built environment, was rated average in terms upcoming years. To read the pooled transportation by state where each region will gers take advantage of other education, and housing. of racial disparities however full study, visit race- matching customers all head- be testing a new partnership public transportation op- Megan McClaire, direc- the county still has the high- counts.org for further infor- ed in the same direction. with a transportation network tions,” Via co-founder and tor of Health and Equity est incarceration rate. mation. “We’re making our sys- company. CEO Daniel Ramot said. C-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 Student Athlete of the Week-Blake Shepherd BY AMANDA SCURLOCK As a freshmen, Shep- herd said. “It’s a lot more devote most of my time to Sports Writer herd applied to become a than ‘go out and run.’ I high school studying and member of the National think that analytical part of stuff like that. It works just “Every time you step Honor Society, the Math it kinda connected with my like a balancing act.” on the track, you’re trying Club, and the California math side.” Track came into Shep- to push your body to a level Scholarship Federation. He Shepherd also volun- herd’s life in sixth grade, that has never been pushed currently is vice president teers for School on Wheels, when he qualified for the before,” said Blake Shep- of the National Honor an after school tutoring California state games. herd, a junior sprinter from Society and is in his second program that helps home- Advice that Shepherd Cathedral high school. year of being on the coun- less children. gives to young athletes is to “You don’t really get that cil of the other two groups. “It’s just a blessing, set a goal and to keep said same thing with football or During his sophomore really. It’s great to see all goalinmindnomatter basketball.” year on the track team, these kids that are so dedi- what they do. Running track helped Shepherd had a 10.89-sec- cated,” Shepherd said. “At the end of the sea- Shepherd get comfortable ond time in the 100m. For “Whether they know it or son, you want to be able to with giving any task his all, the 200m, he ran a 21.89- not, they kind of under- say ‘I accomplished that especially in his academics. second time and in the stand that to get out of that goal,’” Shepherd said. He is currently enrolled in 400m, Shepherd had a circle of poverty, they need “Hiccups are here and five Advance Placement 50.10 second time. An a good education.” there, hurdles are here and (AP) classes, including AP injury put Shepherd on the Being a leader and there, but everyone has U.S. History and AP Calcu- sideline during his sopho- maintaining straight A’s in those.” lus. more year. AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL AP classes requires “a lot Do you know an athlete “I want to become an Shepherd mentioned Blake Shepherd is enrolled in five AP classes. of sacrifice” for Shepherd. that assists the community Aerospace engineer,” how track is a technical “During the week, I and scores high in the Shephard said. “Any type sport; a sprinter has to want to race. His knowl- “The track coach that don’t really go out places classroom? Email aman- of engineering is super decide how they want their edge of math aides him in trains me, he’s super ana- very much or play many [email protected] to nomi- heavy with math.” form to be and how they the sport. lytical about things,” Shep- video games,” he said. “I nate your student-athlete. Trojans Conquer Bruins, Remain Undefeated at Home Notes, quotes, and things picked up on the run from BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Sports Writer coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
The Pac-12 champi- BY BRAD PYE,JR. tle Green Ones to be called It’s a done deal! UCLA onship-bound USC Trojans Sports Editor Emeritus the Debit Credit Card. has pulled the plug on Head clung onto the victory bell And the beat continues! coach, the hand writing for the third season in a row I still would like to James Franklin has to was on the wall for months. after defeating the cross- know if that trio of UCLA be considered one of the Would you believe town rival UCLA Bruins since the end of last sea- 28-23. son? UCLA’s Athletic Sophomore quarterback Director Dan Guerrero is Sam Darnold completed 17 gutless and a coward by fir- passes for 264 yards, and ing Coach Mora on his running back Ronald Jones 56th birthday. And turning II helped USC offence with over the team for the last 28 rushes for 124 yards. game for Friday night’s at the Rose Bowl is a low- Senior wide receiver UCLA basketball players Steven Mitchell made four down dirty shame. This catches for 56 yards and Players are going to return best coaches in the Big 10. will not earn Guerrero a senior safety Chris E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL to play with their basketball Franklin has won one Big place in those heavenly Hawkins made four solo Trojan corner Isaiah Langley (24) defends against Bruins teammates in 2017. Ten title in the past three gates. tackles and one sack for wide receiver Christain Pabico (17) in the endzone. QB Josh Rosen will years. Ohio State smothered seven yards. probably call it quits after And the beat continues! Illinois 52-14 and QB J.T. “Beating UCLA, keep- ner Ajene Harris fooled the Darnold. UCLA rolled Saturday’s 28-23 loss to Another Big Game Of Barrett scored his 100th ing the victory bell here Bruin specialists into down the field through the The Week is at Stanford and just staying undefeated believing that he was going air, collecting 46 passing vs. Notre Dame. USC lost at home for the last two to receive the punt. yards in the possession. 49-14 to Notre Dame. years, it’s a huge accom- “It’s something that At USC’s 17, Rosen Now Hear This! plishment,” Darnold said. we’ve been working on, I was sacked by Malik Dor- L.A. Rams QB Jared UCLA senior quarter- just had to be a good actor ton and fumbled; The Tro- Goff was reportedly calling back Josh Rosen made 32 on that to help my team- jans took control of the audibles thusly: “Elvis,” passes for 421 yards and mate Michael Pittman get offense, but could not score “Tupac” “Obama” and Ric three touchdowns. Soso in the end zone,” Harris a touchdown before time Flair,” Jamabo had nine carries for said. “It was a great scheme ran out in the first half. The Josh Rosen Now that’s something! 64 yards and Jordan Lasley drew up by coach [John] Trojans were ahead 14-7 at Coach Doc Rivers, had 10 receptions for 204 Baxter and it was success- halftime. USC. Rosen had three TDs. L.A. Clippers isn’t putting yards and scored three ful.” UCLA had reached the All three went to Jordan his team on any pedals touchdowns. A 41-yard pass to Jor- Trojan red zone, Rosen Lansley. today, You can’t blame him for wanting to throw them The grudge match dis- dan Lasley put the Bruins send a strike down the mid- Coach David Shaw’s J.T. Barrett played talents on both in Trojan territory. Rosen dle for a touchdown play to Stanford Cardinals are still away. At this writing, the teams; UCLA racked up connected with Lasley have it picked off by junior Clippers have lost 10 of 11 career TD pass. Barrett 421 passing yards, almost again for a 11-yard touch- safety Marvell Tell III. Tro- straight in their defeat by scored two touchdowns and doubling the amount of the down play. With 6:48 left jan defenders were thirsty the Charlotte Hornets. ran for one as Ohio State Trojans. The Trojan spe- in the first, the game was for blood on the next Bruin Now Hear This! clinched the Big Ten title. cialists made big plays, tied at seven. possession when Rosen The Dallas Cowboys This was Ohio State’s ninth earning 89 punt return Senior wide out, Velus was sacked in two consecu- appeared to be helpless vs. straight win over Illinois. yards and the defense made the Philadelphia Eagles’ Thankfully, Jim Mora Jones, moved the Trojans tive plays. David Shaw four sacks. into UCLA territory with a USC offense returned running attack. The Cow- can cry all the way to the The Trojans became 59-yard return. Donald in Bruin Territory and in line to win or share the boys played like Pop Warn- bank with his $12-million first to score when the Bru- rushed the ball into the red scored seven-points after Pac-12 title. Stanford is 8- er Leaguers trying to stop payout. Bottom Line: Jim ins punted to a wide-open zone. After a passing play five plays. UCLA respond- 3 overall and 7-2 in the the Eagles. For the record, Mora should be place on a Michael Pittman Jr., who via junior wide receiver, ed with a nine-yard touch- Pac-12. Stanford can make the Philadelphia Eagles are slow boat to China. returned the ball for a 48- Deontay Burnett, Jones II down pass to Lasley. USC it to the championship, if Super Bowl favorites. Lonzo Ball is back in yard touchdown. USC cor- rushed for a two-yard still had control 21-14 by No.14 Washington State Bottom Line: The the good graces of the L.A. touchdown. Rosen convert- the end of the third quarter. loses to No. 18 Washing- Eagles on Sunday night en Lakers today after scoring ed third and fourth downs In the final period, ton. route to the Super Bowl the second career triple into 1-and-10 opportunities Rosen sent a strike to Lase- The L.A. Chargers with 37-9 victory over the double of his career in a through the air, reaching ly, creating a 42-yard play. beat the Buffalo Bills 54-24 Cowboys. The For Help 127-109 victory vs. Den- the USC 35-yard line by Denied a touchdown, JJ to emerge as the team to Sign should have gone up ver. the end of the first quarter. Molson made a good field beat in the NFC West, for the Eagles. Lonzo hit for 11 points, Early in the second goal kick to notch the Bruin The college football Actually, the Cowboys 16 rebounds and a pair of period, running back Bolu score up to 17. The Trojans game of the week is No. 1 didn’t earn their pay Sun- blocked shots. Julius Ran- Olorunfunmi rushed in a countered with a two-yard Alabama Crimson Tide day night. dle (24), Brandon Ingram touchdown that was nulli- touchdown rush by Jones vs. highly rated Auburn in Are Russell Wilson (13), Kyle Kuzma (17), fied due to an illegal block II. the Iron Bowl. Alabama is and his Seattle Seahawks Brook Lopez (211), Ken- by Najee Toran. The Bruins The Bruins continued paced by its Heisman Tro- on Thursday and Sunday tavious Caldwell-Pope were unable to earn a field claw back, Rosen sent a 27- phy nominee QB Jalen nights on TV? I think so! (15) and Jordan Clarkson goal, but personal fouls yard pass to Lasley to score Hurts. No one will be mad, The Rams were (18).
E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL also hindered the Trojans in a touchdown, after a failed if Jalen Hurts wins every- knocked off their high That’s the end! Trojan quarterback Sam their next possession. two-point conversion, thing. porch and it doesn’t seem Brad Pye Jr. can be Darnold (14) racked up 264 Safety Jaleel Wadood UCLA were down by five Auburn will make as though the 7-3 Rams can reached at switchreel@ passing yards. intercepted a pass from with 23 points. enough of those pretty Lit- stop the tailspin. aol.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 www.lasentinel.net D-1 Della Reese, of TV’s ‘Touched by an Angel,’ has died at 86 BY LYNN ELBER It lasted until 2003. song.” categories and show what Associated Press “Through her life and Her love of music drew elseIcoulddoasan work she touched and her to singing at local clubs, actress.” Della Reese, the actress inspired the lives of millions where Deloreese Patricia In 1997, Reese went and gospel-influenced of people. She was a mother Early adopted a new name. public with a salary com- singer who in middle age to me and I had the privilege New York agent Lee Magid plaint, claiming CBS had found her greatest fame as of working with her side by recognized her talent and in reneged that season on an Tess, the wise angel in the side for so many years on 1953 booked her to sing agreement to match her long-running television ‘Touched By An Angel,’” with Erskine Hawkins’ “Touched by An Angel” drama “Touched by an Downey wrote in a state- orchestra. pay increases to those of Angel,” has died at age 86. ment. “I know heaven has a A recording contract fol- Downey. CBS said at the Reese’s co-star on the brand new angel this day.” lowed, and she quickly time it was “puzzled” by series, Roma Downey, said Reese had been ordained turned out two hits, “And her comments. in a statement that the by the Universal Foundation That Reminds Me” and “I’m trying not to actress died peacefully Sun- for Better Living and per- “Don’t You Know?” Soon believe it’s because I’m day evening in her home in formed the ceremony when she was singing in the coun- Black, ’cause I was Black the Los Angeles area. No co-star Downey married. try’s best night spots and when they hired me,” Reese further details were includ- Reese’s singing career appearing on TV variety said at the time. “They ed. began in church, when she shows. knew what age I was. ... I Before “Touched by an joined the junior gospel In 1979 she was taping a don’t know what it is.” Angel” debuted in 1994, choir at the Olivet Baptist segment of “The Tonight After previous mar- Reese was mainly known as Church in her hometown of Show” when, as she recalled riages ended, Reese was a singer, although she had Detroit. Soon she was later, “I hit a horrendous DOUGLAS C. PIZAC, FILE/ASSOCIATED PRESS wed to Franklin Lett, who costarred on “Chico and the singing at other churches, at note— the flattest I’ve ever This October 1991 file photo shows actress Della Reese. became her manager and Man,” ″Charlie and Compa- civic events and on the sung.” Reese, the actress and gospel-influenced singer who in producer. She remained ny” and “The Royal Fami- radio. Her left knee buckled middle age found her greatest fame as Tess, the wise Della Reese as a performer ly” and hosted her own talk When famed gospel and she fell to the floor, hav- angel in the long-running television drama “Touched by and took the name Della an Angel,” died at age 86. A family representative show, “Della.” singer Mahalia Jackson ing suffered a brain Reese Lett for church mat- released a statement Monday that Reese died peacefully “Touched by an Angel” came to Detroit, she needed aneurysm. She underwent Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in California. No cause of death or ters. was a gamble for CBS from a singer to replace a member surgeries that allowed her to additional details were provided. Reese never won a the start. The story of an of her troupe and turned to resume a busy career as a major award but she did apprentice angel (Roma Reese, who was only 13. TV actress, although she had a prominent role in the 1997 autobiography, accomplish something in Downey) and her supervisor Jackson was so later was diagnosed with 1989 film “Harlem Nights.” “Angels Along the Way,” her career that was the envy (Reese) being sent to Earth impressed by the teenager’s diabetes. In one memorable that until “Touched by an of many performers — to solve people’s problems voice that she enlisted her Over the years, she “Harlem Nights” scene, Angel” she had difficulty longevity. appeared to have little for a summer tour, and appeared on shows includ- Reese and Eddie Murphy avoiding being typecast for “I’ve had a hard climb, chance in a TV world domi- Reese went on to tour with ing “Night Court,” ″L.A. face off in a bare-knuckled TV. but I was meant to have nated by sitcoms and police her for five summers. In Law,” ″Designing Women,” brawl after Murphy’s char- “There were usually longevity,” she once said. dramas. later years she would remark Welcome Back, Kotter,” acter accuses Reese’s Vera only three types I was ever “People don’t have to stop The first season brought that she would never forget ″The A Team,” ″MacGyver” of stealing. considered for — the and say, ‘Whatever hap- mediocre ratings, but slowly what she learned from the ″The Love Boat” and, more “C’mon sucka, let’s get singer, the aunt or the moth- pened to Della Reese?’ the show’s audience grew legendary gospel singer, recently, “That’s So Raven.” it on,” Vera snarls, then er (or) neighbor,” she said. Here I am.” until it became one of televi- including “how to commu- She appeared in the 2005 decks him. “God knows how I wanted Reese is survived by her sion’s highest rated dramas. nicate with people through movie “Beauty Shop” and Reese complained in her to break out of those three husband and three children. Interview with ‘Mudbound’ composer Tamar-Kali BY DARRALYNN HUTSON My dad is a bass player and place for music to be Contributing Writer I grew up in a household included. Because the where all kinds of music music is a character, it was On November 9, the was played. In school, I dry and muddy as if stuck. annual eight-day AFI FEST participated in classical LAS: This is now your opened up its festival with choir and was trained and 3rd film with director Dee a screening of hugely antic- educated in music compo- Rees, tell us about her style ipated Netflix “Mudbound” sition; yet, as a performer, I of storytelling. just days before the official found my voice in hardcore TK: Dee is a strong debut on November 17 in punk rock. I’ve been a leader because she’s such a theaters and on Netflix. musician since I was a visionary who inspires you Directed by Dee Rees, child and I found my voice and respects your voice. (“Pariah”, HBOs “Bessie”) in different styles of music. It’s unique and I really “Mudbound” is a gritty LAS: Describe the film cherish it. I look at how post-World War II drama for those that haven’t seen she’s developed and it’s co-written by Virgil it? always been about setting a Williams and Rees about TK: “Mudbound” is a standard of excellence. She two farming families and beautiful testimony of our hand picks her team and their relationship to each history, routing in the foun- puts us all together, yet let- other and their land. Set in dation of race relations. ting us do our thing. She the rural South, the film You’ll see two parallel knows what she wants and stars Jason Mitchell Carey moments being played out has a very distinct voice. Mulligan, Jason Clark, PHOTO CREDIT: TAMAR-KALI that closely relate to how LAS: What were her Garrett Hedlund, and Mary Tamar-Kali joins the direc- we’re living right now. instructions when she gave J. Blige. Set in the Missis- tor and cast for the AFI LAS: What was your you the film to score? screening of Mudbound, in sippi Delta, the period process in creating the TK: Dee has a clear Los Angeles, November 9, drama features a captivat- 2017. “Mudbound” musical score? vision and wanted lots of ing score by Brooklyn-bred TK: I came into the strings. Because she want- PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX Movie poster for Mudbound, a pre and post WWII film process during post-pro- ed scenes to feel very inti- composure Tamar-Kali the Los Angeles Sentinel. starring Jason Mitchell and Mary J Blige,premiering on who was in Los Angeles Los Angeles Sentinel: duction, when the film was mate and because the Netflix and in select theaters on November 17, 2018. this week promoting the Describe your style as a already in the can (com- nature of the film was release of the film. composer. plete.) We started writing muddy and heavy, she ances and translate that in life but you’ll also be able Tamar-Kali discussed the Tamar-Kali: Icome the main theme of the film wanted strings and strings the music. You’ll have dif- to see someone else’s making of the score and the from a family of musicians; and then had several spot- only. We were able to write ferent reactions to this film humanity. This film is epic importance of this film with actually 2nd generation. ting sessions to see the best around the actor’s perform- depending on your lot in and still independent. New Movie ‘The Star’ Delivers the Birth of Jesus From the Animal Perspective Executive producer DeVon Franklin hosted an exclusive brunch on the rooftop of NeueHouse in Hollywood to present movie to gospel trendsetters. BY NIELE ANDERSON son and daughter, celebrity Contributing Writer choreographer Laurieanne Gibson, celebrity stylist In Sony Pictures Anima- Goo Goo Atkins (sister of tion’s “The Star”, a small Erica and Tina Campbell of but brave donkey named Bo Mary Mary), Demetrius yearns for a life beyond his Shipp, Jr. (“All Eyez on daily grind at the village Me”), Pastor Marvin Sapp, mill. One day he finds the Rev. Jamal Bryant, Bishop courage to break free, and JJ Wilkins, Pastor Addison finally goes on the adven- Canidy, and more. PHOTO CREDIT: MIKE MELENDY ture of his dreams. On his Gospel artist Marvin Sapp and DeVon Franklin After brunch concluded, journey, he teams up with DeVon met his guests Ruth, a loveable sheep who mals, Bo and his new most elite were in atten- downstairs in the screening PHOTO CREDIT: MIKE MELENDY DeVon Franklin and guest celebrate “The Star” has lost her flock and Dave, friends follow the Star and dance to meet-and-greet room, where they were a dove with lofty aspira- become unlikely heroes in Franklin and get a sneak treated to sneak preview Angela Jollivette. DeVon’s leaving guests feeling tions. Along with three the greatest story ever told – peek of the new inspiring footage and an intimate motivational words and inspired. All were excited to wisecracking camels and the first Christmas. movie. Guests included conversation with modera- encouraging spirit filled the spread the word about “The some eccentric stable ani- Celebrities and gospel's singer/actress Shanice Wil- tor, OWN Music Supervisor room with a light of hope, Star”, in theaters now! D-2 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 Jason R. Moore: A Black Man in a Marvel World BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL your Marvel script! JRM: I understand the Contributing Writer JRM: First, you have to business of show business. I sign all these NDA's (non- think that prepares an actor Jason R. Moore is a pro- disclosure agreements). for some level of success in ducer and a very lucky actor, Then they set up an email this industry. That’s the part currently playing the char- system on their server. It’s a they don’t teach you in act- acter Curtis Hoyle in Mar- Marvel server. ing school. vel’s “The Punisher”, now LAS: Cool! This is just LAS: Do you have any streaming on Netflix. like superhero stuff! Please, veterans in your family? “The Punisher” series is keep going. Your character, Curtis about justice. After exacting JRM: No Gmail Hoyle, served in the same revenge on those responsi- account here. We use the unit, during wartime. ble for the death of his wife Marvel secure server. The JRM: Yes, I do. My sis- and children, Frank Castle script is then watermarked ter is a veteran. She was in (Jon Bernthal) uncovers a with your name on it. the Army and a sniper. She’s conspiracy that runs far Hard copies arrive if you the only one in the family. deeper than New York’s request or if you are in pro- LAS: Growing up, did criminal underworld. Now duction. you think that your sister known throughout the city Jason R. Moore is a producer and a very lucky actor, currently playing the character Cur- Now hard copies arrive, would grow up to join the as The Punisher, he must tis Hoyle in Marvel’s “The Punisher”, now streaming on Netflix. delivered by a very special military? discover the truth about courier. It’s not just anyone. JRM: Quite the oppo- injustices that affect more had booked a Marvel series unable to see for them- Wolverine’s claws come out They will come and drop the site; in fact, I tried to talk her than his family alone. Bern- on Netflix? selves. It’s a pretty interest- of his hands; I still get that script off wherever you are out of it. A lot of going into thal first appeared as “The Jason R. Moore: ing dynamic between that same feeling, to this day, in the city. The fans are so the military is for financial Punisher” in the second sea- (Laughing) OMG. Everyone buddy triangle there. I don’t when I see that. When any hungry for this stuff ... I can reasons, to give themselves son of “Daredevil”. The in my life. All my friends. want to give away any spoil- of these characters with understand why they protect opportunities and that was series also stars Deborah First, all of my friends are ers, but you know that these ex-traordinary abili- their universe. part of the reason [my sister] Ann Woll, Ben Barnes, actors and comic book fans. somebody is going to get ties do something that I felt They want to satisfy did it. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, They were really hyped. betrayed. was [helping fight evil] — their fans. They take their LAS: Are you also a Michael Nathanson, Daniel Imagine they were teasing LAS: How do you feel these are the good guys. fans very seriously, they writer? I am getting that Webber, Jaime Ray New- me; ‘you’re an adult and you being an African-American [These characters] help man and Amber Rose get to play and you get paid man inside the Marvel Cine- people get away from the Revah. for it?’ I mean, you can’t go matic Universe? real world and we can Moore’s character Curtis wrong with that! JRM: As a Black guy in indulge in a fantasy and that Hoyle first appeared in The LAS: Is your character a this universe, I’m so glad to can also take them back. It Punisher #1 (Vol. 2), where good guy or a bad guy, or is see that it has expanded out- takes me back and I think, Hoyle and Castle served in he a bit more complicated? side of just comic books. that it takes everyone back. the same unit during JRM: Well, you do The movies, television, These are grown men wartime but Hoyle would know that the Marvel uni- Luke Cage, Black Panther and women who are die- eventually try to betray verse is very secretive. What … all of this is just great. hard fans of these comic Frank. Through the first six I can say, is that it's going to I’m happy to be a part of it book movies and these episodes of the series, Hoyle be interesting to watch as it and I really hope it contin- comic book characters. ues to grow. It takes them back to a LAS: Why do you think childhood where they were these characters—coming innocent, carefree and it’s a from the Marvel universe — good feeling, I think, are so successful? LAS: Where do they JRM: I have to speak to shoot “The Punisher”? my generation. As a kid, JRM: In New York. comic books were a big We’re in New York, run- deal. There were ones that ning amok. Moore takes up a scene in "The Punisher" with a fellow we wanted but we could not The city has a pulse. cast member. afford and we talked about, The city is alive. I’ve lived even though sports were a in the city for a very long respect their fan-base. feeling from our conversa- big deal, too, comic books time. It’s a heartbeat. LAS: Do you get to tion. were always there. They Almost like it’s racing, meet the writers of “The JRM: Oh, really? Well I were cartoon characters and especially on the weekend. Punisher?” am working on that. I sat my they had all these big mus- The city seems alive, some- JRM: Sometimes, the ass down and I churned out a Jason Moore and Daniel Webber in "The Punisher" cles, and they had super- thing is always going on in writers do come on set if it’s television script and a film powers and all these super the city. There are so many their episode. They get so script. I have to get better. is a most ardent and trust- unfolds. I can say that my abilities. Fast forward 20 people there, it’s high ener- excited when [as an actor] LAS: I am impressed. worthy friend who is adept loyalty is with both camps. years, and now we are adults gy. So, I think that feeling you make their words work. I’m treating myself to the at keeping Castle’s secrets. Something about Frank is and we see these characters manifests itself in film. I remember a writer get- Shonda Rhimes’ Master Who’s to say where Cur- more immediate. Billy is coming alive in live action That’s why filmmakers ting extremely excited after Class in TV writing. tis Hoyle will land, every- successful; he has been able [movies], coming alive on gravitate to New York and I did one monologue — I JRM: Shonda Rhimes’ thing about the Marvel uni- to act in the interest of soci- screen. the NYC aesthetic. It’s an can’t spoil this — the writer Master Class in TV writing? verse is top secret. Here is a ety and is doing well for Now they are tackling old city and yet it’s still came over and gave me a Iamtakingthat! brief excerpt from a conver- himself. The relationship [in the movies] real-world modern. Anything you great, big hug. Because she Marvel’s “The Punish- sation with Jason R. Moore with Frank is more secre- problems, real-world issues. want to shoot that’s gritty, was so moved. She’s an er” @Netflix original series, Los Angeles Sentinel: tive. My character is a bit Now that nostalgic feeling NYC has that feel like no artist just like I am, and she now streaming. netflix.com/ Who was excited, in your more of a counselor on the comes with that. I mean, I other city. loved what I did with her punisher. Social media: world when you shared that show. So, I can see things still get that same feeling LAS: Walk me through words. Twitter: JasonMooreEnt, you — Jason R. Moore — about people that they’re when I see [the character] what it’s like when you get LAS: Your character? IG: JasonMooreOfficial Commodores Legend Talks Reunion, New Book
BY STACY M. BROWN the lead singer after our ini- to make it happen and The 362-page book NNPA Newswire Contribu- tial lead singer was drafted Lionel and I recently per- recounts the Civil Rights tor into the Vietnam War. I formed together in New Movement, and McClary’s overheard Lionel singing in Zealand and at the Super- early days of leaving home Thomas McClary, the the shower one day and I dome, so I’m optimistic to attend Tuskegee Univer- legendary founder of the said, ‘hey, you can sing.’” that a reunion with the five sity where he met Richie. super group, the Com- When the book begins, living original members It highlights McClary’s modores, has a new book McClary is in a courtroom. will happen,” said rise from the concrete of that takes readers on a jour- One of the members McClary, whose recollec- societal imposed standards ney through Motown, the secretly trademarked the tions about the great to musical genius. Civil Rights Movement Commodores name, bar- “Motown Sound” is McClary relentlessly and a backstage war for the ring McClary’s use, while recorded in the new book laid the foundation to form ages. performing separately. that has others taking a sound and a family of tal- McClary, who co- “I think readers will be notice. ent that the world had yet to founded the group with surprised at how persever- “It’s captivating and witness. Lionel Richie, recently ance played a role in our awe inspiring,” singer Ray Countless hours with released “Rock and Soul,” success and they will also Parker Jr. said. his guitar, and blood, a stirring autobiography be surprised to know that, Kool & the Gang sweat, and tears became where readers also learn even though we had a very Founder Robert Bell wrote synonymous with crafting about his activism. united front, behind the WIKIMEDIA COMMONS a moving review of “Rock a sound that intricately “I kept getting ques- scenes things weren’t so Commodores Legend Thomas McClary wrote a new book and Soul” calling it “an fused rhythm and blues, tions as to when are the kosher,” he said. “I’m the about his time with the iconic band and his activism dur- emotion filled memoir of a funk and rock, pop and original Commodores founder and all of us were ing the Civil Rights Movement. cherished walk and a cele- jazz, and moved audiences going to do reunion and, equal as it relates to corpo- bration of life, through the to undeniable emotion with after hearing that for the rate ownership and the heroes. “Man, I never thought highs and lows of a natural a language that knew no ‘umpteenth’ time I realized name. One of the guys The first African Amer- I’d be appreciative of a born star. Thoroughly barriers. that people wanted to decided he was going to ican to integrate Lake president like George W. entertaining and moving.” “Obviously I have a lot know,” said McClary. “So, take it on his own to trade- County Public Schools in Bush,” he said. “To com- Hall of Fame NBA Star of respect for Berry Gordy I started to think about it mark the name and I’m still Eustis, Fla., amidst formi- pare him to what we have Julius “Dr. J” Erving also and what he did at Motown and started writing things handling it.” dable racial tension, in office today, I never praised McClary’s mem- and for Black people,” down.” The singer, musician McClary walked with bold- thought I’d long for a oirs. McClary said. “Stevie The book details and songwriter is credited ness when entering the George Bush.” “A resounding testa- Wonder has always been McClary’s recruitment of along with Richie for writ- doors of the all-White McClary said fans have ment of the resilience of incredible, as has Smokey Richie, one of the biggest ing nearly all of the Com- school. repeatedly asked about a the force that is Thomas Robinson and Suzanne de selling artists in the history modores music, a bevy of He also fought to open possible reunion of the McClary,” Erving said. Passe. We learned a lot of Motown Records. hits that’s led to multiple doors of opportunities for original Commodores, a “This book gave pure ener- from all of them, the likes “When I met Lionel, he Grammy nomination and other African Americans group that turned out such gy to my soul.” of Norman Whitfield and was a very shy guy and I induction into the Vocal and he continues to work to iconic and time-tested hits Riveting, rousing, and Marvin Gaye all of whom had to convince his grand- Group Hall of Fame. help others overcome racial as “Brick House,” “Easy,” outright inspiring, “Rock had an open door policy, mother and parents to In addition to his musi- bigotry and other obstacles. and “Just to be Close to and Soul” is an intimate where we could ask how allow him to play in the cal prowess, McClary McClary said it’s as you.” portrait of McClary, said they did what they did and band,” McClary said. “I counts as one of the Civil important today as ever “It’s going to happen. the book’s publishers, 13th what we could use to pushed him out to become Rights Movement’s unsung before. I’ve spent 30 years trying & Joan. improve our situation.” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 www.lasentinel.net LOS ANGELES SENTINEL E-1 calendar of events nov.-dec.
Calendar Note Nov. 29 Free Math Tutoring Inglewood Park Cemetery Lecture Series SCLC of Southern California and Congrega4onal Church of Inglewood Park Cemetery will present the second lecture in its new community resource Chris4an Fellowship (CCCF) are offering free tutoring in Alge- educa4onal lecture series TouchStones, which presents free programs that provide useful bra 1 and 2; Geometry, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus to informa4on in topics ranging from estate protec4on and preplanning final arrangements Southern California students in grades 6 through 12. Ten openings are available. The to a complement of 4mely lifestyle programs. Senior leaders of Inglewood Park Cemetery classes are held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at CCCF, 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in and Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary will present “Crema4on: Your Ques4ons Answered,” Los Angeles. Trinity Moore, a junior at Maranatha High School in Pasadena, will tutor the which will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at Inglewood Park’s Celebra4ons students under the supervision of an adult. Apply online at www.4nyurl.com/sclc-sctu- of Life Resource Center on its campus located at 720 W. Florence Ave. Informa4on toring or call (213) 400-3489. regarding upcoming lectures will be available at www.inglewoodparkcemetery.com. Now-Dec Dec. 2 Support Group PSA The Watts Christmas Parade There will be a Support Group mee4ng for families of murdered vic- The Wa5s Christmas Parade returns Saturday, December 2, 4ms every 2nd Monday of the Month at 77th Street Police Sta4on to usher in the holiday season. With legendary Wa5s raised Community Room, from 6:30pm-8:30pm: April 10, May 08, June 12, singing group “The Sylvers” serving as Grand Marshall, the July 10, August 14, September 11, October 09, November 13 and procession starts at 12 noon in front of the Wa5s Labor Com- December 11. The 77th Street Police Sta4on Community Room is located at 7600 S. munity Ac4on Center (WLCAC) 10950 S. Central Ave., pro- Broadway, Los Angeles, CA. For more info call, www.jfmc.org, 310-547-5362 or email ceeds down Central and ends at Markham Middle School, [email protected] 104th and Grandee. The Grandstand is setup in front of Grant AME Church on 104th and Central Avenue. Entering its 52nd year, the fes4ve celebra4on has entertained thousands Now-Dec. 17 of viewers along its route and remains a venerable ins4tu4on and cultural icon in the Wa5s/Willowbrook community. Sponsors and supporters of the “51st Annual Wa5s Stage Play: ONE WAY TICKET TO OREGON Christmas Parade” include, the City of Los Angeles, SEIU Local 99, Wa5s HealthCare The World Premiere of ONE WAY TICKET TO ORE- Health Inc., Macedonia Bap4st Church, Charles Drew University School of Medicine and GON wri5en by B.C Caldwell, produced by BC Cald- WLCAC. For more Informa4on call (323) 563-3629. well and Jeremy Aldridge, and directed by JJ Mayes is being presented as an Equity Approved Showcase Dec. 3 at the The Promenade Playhouse. When Leigh Anne receives the diagnosis that her cancer has returned “Diamonds and Pearls – and spread to her pancreas, she’s forced to confront A Winter Wonderland” Benefit Brunch her mortality and how it will affect her son Bobby, The Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of The Links, Incor- who relies on her stability, his unstable wife Eve, porated, in collabora4on with the Pasadena Altadena and her young grandson Duke, who has au4sm. As she wrestles with her faith, unre- Community Endowment Fund (PACEF), presents solved issues of race and heritage threaten to unravel the core of Leigh’s fragile family, an “Diamonds and Pearls - A Winter Wonderland” — emo4onal struggle taking place all too o%en around the world today. This stage play runs benefit brunch, an a%ernoon of fun and entertain- November 17 through December 17, 2017 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at ment, Sunday December 3, 11:00 am to 3 pm at The Imperial Palace in Pasadena, CA. The 2pm, with two shows on Sunday, December 3 at 2pm and 7pm. Please note there are no fes4vi4es kickoff at 11:00 am with a recep4on, followed by brunch star4ng at noon. Pro- performances over Thanksgiving weekend or on Friday, December 15. Tickets are avail- ceeds from “Diamonds and Pearls - A Winter Wonderland” will help fund a number of able at www.eventbrite.com. The Promenade Playhouse is located at 1404 3rd Street Links programs including: 29th Annual lsaac McClelland Memorial Scholarships for Promenade in Santa Monica, CA 90401. Pasadena Unified School District gradua4ng seniors; “Links Up for Success” mentoring program for PUSD middle and high school girls; “Senior Talent Show’; and other commu- Now-Nov. 25 nity ini4a4ves. Tickets are available for $125 per person and both patron and sponsorship Friday Night Jazz @ LACMA opportuni4es are available. For addi4onal informa4on please visit www.pasadenaaltade- nalinksinc.org; Email: [email protected] for 4ckets. Listen to the jazz every Friday through the end of November, you can hear a free jazz concert at LACMA in the grand entrance. Bring the family early for great seats. And remember that the museum is free to all Los Angeles County residents a%er 5 p.m. on Fri- days (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays too!), so be sure to check out the latest exhibits. No outside alcohol or bo5les are allowed. LACMA is located at Miracle Mile, LACMA, 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Nov. 23 Compton to Feed Families in Need for Thanksgiving On Thanksgiving Day, dozens of volunteers will come together at Compton College to help assemble over 10,000 holiday dinners that will be distributed throughout Southern California from Compton to San Diego. In addi4on to the many volunteers, local elected officials and other civic, poli4cal, and religious leaders in Compton will be on hand assis4ng. The event is sponsored in part by Toyota of Capistrano, Major League Baseball, Compton Col- lege and Western Bap4st State Conven4on President Dr. Joe B. Hardwick. Nov. 23 Giving on Thanksgiving at Ward Villa Senior Complex On Thursday, November 23, from 9AM-3PM, Mothers In Ac4on (MIA) celebrates 22 years of serving turkey dinners at Ward Villa Senior Apartment Complex and delivering to senior ci4zens and sick and shut-in residents throughout the greater Los Angeles area. To help please drop or mail dona4ons to Mothers In Ac4on at 4401 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 315 in Los Angeles, CA 90043. For more informa4on, please contact (323) 290-0456 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Ward Villa Senior Complex is locat- ed 1177 West Adams Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA 90007. Nov. 24-25 Waste Management Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule Waste Management’s trash and recycling pick-up schedule will be delayed by one day beginning on Thursday, November 23, and through the remainder of the week in obser- vance of Thanksgiving. All local Waste Management opera4ons will be closed on Thurs- day, November 23, with normal opera4ons resuming on Friday, November 24. Residen- 4al customers who receive service in the following ci4es on Thursday are being asked to place their carts out for service on Friday, November 24 and those who receive service on Friday should place their carts out on Saturday, November 25. Carson, Manha5an Beach, South Gate and Los Angeles County communi4es served by Waste Management. Cus- tomer service is available at (800) 774-0222. Nov. 28 Events at CAAM On Nov. 16, from 7– 9PM, a program Conceived by Black Lives Ma5er Art + Culture and presented in conjunc4on with the exhibi4on, “We Wanted a Revolu4on: Black Radical Women”, 1965–85, this TED Talk-style program aims to inspire and encourage makers to con4nue this prac4ce. Ar4sts from varied disciplines including Shamell Bell, Staceyann Chin, Lynnée Denise, Emory Douglas, Maren Hassinger, Sarah Jones, Miss Prissy, and author Walter Mosley share how they use their ar4s4c prac4ce to engage poli4cal or social concepts and challenge the establishment. On Nov. 28, from 7-9PM, TRANSflec4ve: A Conversa4on on the Beauty of the Transgender Experience wil present a place to hear trans women in the community and ar4st Lezley Saar discuss advocacy and authen4city. Panelists include city of Los Angeles Commissioner Ceri Zamora; Jazzmun Crayton, an actress and performer who works in social services; Ryka Aoki, an author and mar4al arts instructor; and Saar, whose work regularly alludes to individuals excluded from main- stream society. For more informa4on, please visit h5ps://caamuseum.org/ FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH E-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 A Life Tribute and Celebration: David S. Cunningham, Jr. Sunrise: 24 June 1925 ~~ Sunset: 15 November 2017 Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk though the valley of the shadow of death, I will feat no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
“David Cunningham was a great friend to my family and me. But more importantly, he was a friend to our community. Dave unapologet- ically always moved the agenda of Black people forward. Whether he was fighting for equality and access for African Americans in city hall or after he retired and was working as a businessman, lobbyist, or in his philanthropic works at UC Riverside, he always fought to insure African Americans were represented and had opportunities. He was a dedicated husband, father, grand-father, friend and mentor. He is and will always be loved and truly missed.” — Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. Chairman & Executive Publisher, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Los Angeles Sentinel & L.A. Watts Times Newspaper “Los Angeles has lost a great leader. I’m saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. David Cunningham, a champion for accessible, affordable housing and a true community leader. Among his major contributions to our city, Mr. Cunningham served on the Los Angeles City Council for 13 years in the 1970s and 1980s and represented many Angelenos, including myself, at that post. One of the first African American elected leaders in the city, Mr. Cunningham served his multiple terms in the City Council with distinguished honor and dignity, as he did as Chairman of the Black American Political Asso- ciation of California. My thoughts are with Mr. Cunningham son, my friend Judge David S. Cunningham III, and the rest of Mr. Cun- ningham’s loving family and friends. The guidance and community wisdom will surely be missed by not only myself, but also those fortu- nate enough to cross paths with Dave on his journey.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~— Congresswoman Karen Bass “Dave Cunningham served his community with passion and dedica- tion — and never lost sight of why the people of the 10th District elected him to succeed Tom Bradley, and sent him to City Hall to rep- resent them for more than a decade: to keep up the fight for equal jus- tice, equal access, and equality in services. His strong advocacy made history in our city, and my thoughts today are with the councilmem- ber’s family and all who loved and admired him.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~— Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti “Dave Cunningham was a lion on the Los Angeles City Council and a mentor to every up-and-coming elected official. There will never be another statesman of his stature.” — Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer
PHOTOS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 FAMILY,LIFESTYLE&HEALTH LOS ANGELES SENTINEL E-3 Mothers In Action Thanksgiving: The Legacy Continues... Celebrating 22 years of Mothers In Action bringing a holiday feast to seniors in the community and across the Southland BY BRIAN W. CARTER son, Brandiva & Sir Jerk, Francis, Yvonne Wheeler Staff Writer Carolyn Fowler, Carrie and all of our other donors Konjoyan, Chef Marilyn, and volunteers. On Thursday, November Dolores Spears, Fabian This year, MIA will 23, Mothers In Action Wesson, Fred Childress, serve 200 seniors onsite at (MIA) will celebrate 22 Girl Scout Troop 1565 Ward Villas Senior Com- years of providing Thanks- along with their leaders and plex and deliver 800 meals. giving Day meals to Ward mothers, Glory Foods, Hen- Volunteers are needed to Villas Senior Apartment rietta Perkins-Barkley, deliver Thanksgiving meals Complex and to those in Howard & Associates, from 9:00am – 2:00pm need throughout the greater Isadore Hall, Joyce Jamison, Ward Villas Senior Los Angeles area and sur- LAPD South Traffic Divi- Complex is located at 1177 rounding communities. sion CTSU, LAUSD Board West Adams Blvd. in Los MIA’s has a long list of member Dr. George Angeles, CA 90007 elected officials, celebrities, McKenna of District 1, Lisa Follow Mothers In law enforcement, and Square, Mike Stringer, Action on Facebook and fol- organizations that all come Mothers In Action staff, low them on Twitter together to make this highly Mothers Nutritional Center, (@mothersinaction). For anticipated community FILE PHOTO Oscar Joel Bryant Founda- more information, contact service event work every The Thanksgiving Day Senior Feed at Ward Villas is a traditional hot Thanksgiving din- tion, Renita Lorden, Richard (323) 290-0456 or email year. ner complete with turkey, cranberries, dressing, green beans, macaroni & cheese, salad, Calhoun, Robert Torrence, [email protected] or The Thanksgiving Day dessert and a beverage. Sharon Robinson, Shawn [email protected] Senior Feed at Ward Villas Newmann, The Randolph m is a traditional hot Thanks- has brought a wealth of Tracy Mitchell. From mone- West Los Angeles (Rod Family, The Starving Actor, Tracy Mitchell con- giving dinner complete with love and gratitude to the tary donations, sodas, salad, Miles), Bobbie Jean Ander- Veneranda Toledo, Wayne tributed to this article. turkey, cranberries, dress- residents of Ward Villas bread, centerpieces, turkeys ing, green beans, macaroni and our community at to recyclable bags, clean up, & cheese, salad, dessert and large. Three years ago, serving or delivering meals, a beverage served and deliv- Senior Pastor Kelvin Sauls Tracy is extremely grateful Success On “The Way” ered to seniors or to those and Holman United to all the volunteers, donors who are unable to leave Methodist Church joined and sponsors who come out Ask Dr. Jeanette their house because they are MIA as community part- to make this day happen. sick and shut in. Every meal ners. MIA extends their Thanksgiving at Ward recipient will receive a Los gratefulness to media part- Villas was started by the late “Letter From Folsom Prisoner” Angeles Sentinel Newspa- ners, the L.A. Sentinel & Brenda Marsh Mitchell and per, a hot meal, a greeting L.A. Watts Times for their Lillian Mobley in 1995 to card in a recyclable bag. editorial support, ads, give seniors a holiday meal, Seniors that are served donations, and staff volun- who are surprisingly forgot-
y initial title, “Joy and Peace” didn’t sound interesting. As I began to write, thoughts flooded my mind, and materialized into the current title. I’m think- ing… who wants to hear about joy and peace even though they are desirable. FILE PHOTO M People want happiness and peace, but often times they don’t know where to go to get it. A Family Legacy: Brenda Marsh-Mitchell’s legacy continues through her daughters and I suspect if you do a survey, “Do you want a joyful life and peace in your mind?” They grandsons (L-to-R): Pamela, Mitchell, Kennedy, Tamela & Tracy. would answer, “Yes.” It is a good thing to have. Some people don’t even know what a joyful spirit means or to have peace of mind. Some have been in such mental turmoil all onsite are treated to a good teers over the years. Ms. ten or neglected during the of their lives at home, in the neighborhood, at work and wherever they are and have no meal, live entertainment, the Mitchell and her sisters, holiday season. It has been idea where it is to be found. With others, how do you achieve a joyful spirit and peace company of their special Tamela and Pamela would affirmed by both Brenda of mind. So much unrest wherever we look. Do we need to carry all of this weight with guests, friends and loved also like to thank Danny and Tracy that on Thanks- us? No! We can only do what we can do. Okay, back to the title, “Joy and Peace.” Would ones. Bakewell and their mother giving Day, that unfortu- you prefer a more exciting title, like “There ain’t no joy and peace in this life!” or “For- For the last 22 years, for teaching and showing nately sometimes the faces get trying to live in peace with him or her or in this place.” Or “Piece of what?” “You MIA have forged an ongo- the way to make a differ- of the volunteers who deliv- want a piece of my mind?” I received a letter from a prisoner incarcerated in Folsom ing partnership with ence in the community. er the meals to the seniors State Prison. I will write him soon. I haven’t forgotten and I respect all persons. Every- Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker The love that is poured and shut-in are the only vis- body deserves respect in one small or large way. We are made in His image. That’s why of Ward Villas Senior out every year never ceases itation the recipients of the even when a person is going to court, the person is called Mr. or Ms. In front of their Complex. This partnership to amaze MIA president, meals receive that day. names. My reader talked about navigating so people know what they are up against in “Words cannot express life and not get caught up. I have to answer him. He took time to write me and I cer- the depths of our gratitude tainly will take time to write him with a respectful response. People are looking for a for the elected officials and way to improve this society. It’s difficult. The structure of the “system” is so complex their continuous support of trying to unravel its difficulties is challenging [to say the least]. The Folsom prison let- Mothers In Action: Assem- ter writer wrote a deliberate and well worded letter. When people begin to formulate blymember Reggie Jones- opinions about people and not see them as individuals who warrant respect, that encum- Sawyer, Councilmember bers things. Where do we go from here? Who do we reach out to….or cry out to? What Curren Price of 9th Dis- can you do? Where do you start? How do you make a breakthrough and be heard as a trict, and Councilmember person of intelligence who can speak sanely and with calm and clear sentences. Seek Marqueece Harris – Daw- peace, pursue it and you will have a more enjoyable life. Arguing, fussing and fighting son of 8th District,” said will only set you up for high blood pressure and heart attack. Teach the children. Mitchell. Jeanette Grattan Parker, Ph.D. Founder-Superintendent of Today’s Fresh Start Char- Special thanks to Danny ter School 4514 Crenshaw BL, Los Angeles, CA 90043 [all writings are copyright. Bakewell, The Bakewell [email protected]. Will You Marry Me. Inquiring Minds FILE PHOTO Family Foundation, Bald- Want To Know Everybody gets in on serving at Ward Villas Thanksgiving win Bethany CDC of Feed, even LAPD. Greater Bethany Church of Today’s Fresh Start
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