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By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Staff Writer

Thousands of people converged on South Los Angeles to witness the re- naming of Rodeo Road to President Barack Obama Boulevard. The daylong street fes- tival, highlighted with mu- sic, food trucks and ven- dors, took place May 4, in front of Rancho Cienega Sports Center and Park. The huge gathering re- vealed the community’s deep affection for the for- mer commander-in-chief as well as recalled the neighborhood’s tremen- dous reception to then- presidential candidate Obama’s 2007 rally at the same site. Community involve- ment played a critical role in the renaming campaign, said City Council Presi- dent Herb J. Wesson, who noted that it was residents in his 10th District – where the 3.5-mile Rodeo Road is located - that proposed the name change. “We partnered with the community to make this happen and I’m just so pleased for all of us. It’s MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL The President Barack Obama Boulevard sign is unveiled by, from left City Council president Herb Wesson, Mayor Eric Garcetti, State Sen. Maria {See OBAMA C-3} Elena Durazo, Supervisor Mark Riddley-Thomas and Urban League CEO, Michael Lawson.

The L.A. Sentinel sits down with each of the 2019 title holders

By lauren Floyd Staff Writer

For nearly 100 years, young girls excited by the glamour and beauty of the Miss America and Miss USA competition have watched annually as wom- en, mostly White, take the

YU TSAI / SL SWIMSUIT stage to compete for schol- Halima Aden poses for the annual Sports Illustrated arship prizes and the title AP PHOTO Swimsuit edition, making history as the first to wear a hi- of pageant queen. Miss North Caro- jab and burkini. When Cheslie Kryst lina, Cheslie Kryst gets won the Miss USA title crowned by last year’s By amanda sCurloCk The supermodel took to last week, she knew it was winner, Sarah Rose Sum- AP PHOTO/NOAH K. MURRAY Sports Writer Instagram, expressing her monumental but she didn’t mers after winning the Miss New York Nia excitement of her accom- think the moment would 2019 Miss USA final com- Franklin reacts after be- plishment with Sports Il- go down in American pag- petition in the Grand The- THE MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION ing named Miss America The 2019 Sports Illus- lustrated, sporting a vibrant eant history. atre in the Grand Sierr Kaliegh Garris, Miss 2019, Sunday, Sept. 9, trated Swimsuit edition will blue and turquoise burkini “I didn’t realize all of Resort in Reno, Neve- Teen USA. 2018, in Atlantic City, N.J. be a historical issue as So- and hijab; she left her fol- us were Black until a lot da. mali-American supermodel, lowers with words of en- of people started post- excited to kind of realize of Miss USA last Thurs- titles as the queens of the Halima Aden, will be the couragement. ing on social media about that. I was really thrilled to day, making history as she, nation’s largest pageant first to wear a hijab and- bur “Don’t change yourself it. And I thought, ‘oh my be one-third of that kind of Miss America, Nia Frank- competitions. This is the kini for the issue. This adds ... Change the GAME!! La- God, you’re right,’ we’re trifecta,” says Kryst. lin and Miss Teen USA Ka- first time all three title more highbrow experience all women of color which The 26-year-old, prac- liegh Garris — all African holders have been Black to her gilded resume. {See HALIMA A-8} is really great. So, I was ticing lawyer won the title American women — hold {See HISTORY A-8}

staCy m. Brown clined, numbers released on “I don’t think this NNPA Newswire Thursday, April 25, by the should be much of a sur- Correspondent Bureau of Justice Statistics prise as two of the main still show that nearly 1.5 for-profit prison compa- Although the number of million individuals were in nies were founded around people in prisons and jails prison by the end of 2017. the same time,” said Ron in America has slightly de- The statistics also note Stefanski, whose website that the U.S. continues to prisoninsight.com, works lock up more people than to hold prisons account- any other nation. And, de- able for the treatment of spite a narrowing disparity current, former and future between incarcerated Black inmates. and White women, females Courtesy The Marshall Project/PBS “When these for-profit have emerged as the new Sixty-percent of women under the control of local authorities have not been con- face of mass incarceration. victed of a crime. {See CRISIS A-8}

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Barkley L. Hendricks, Icon for My Man Superman (Superman Never Saved Any Black People — Bobby Seale), 1969. Oil, acrylic and aluminum leaf on linen canvas. © Estate of Barkley L. Hendricks. Courtesy of the artist’s estate and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. Superman S-Shield © & ™ DC Comics. Used with permission. A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 Pan African Film and Arts Festival Team With Independent Lens to Discuss Solution to Save The Community BY SAYBIN ROBERSON “We don’t need the Contribuing Writer police to police us,” Abdul- lah said speaking on what Pan African Film and the future could be for L.A. Arts Festival joined teams residents, adding, “if we with Independent Lens to are willing to do the work, host an intense conversation then we can have a city that searching for solutions to is what we envisioned.” fight violence in marginal- With gentrification on ized communities. Inspired the forefront of multiple by a documentary film communities, these issues based in Baltimore, M.D., further remove Black peo- “Charm City” tells a story CREDIT: KOI SOJER/SNAP’N U PHOTO ple from their homes and of various community PAFF members with Panel Speakers/Moderator. From left to right: Marc Brogdon, Linda Bronson, Jamedra Brown create negative spaces members who are working Fleischman, Clifford Thomas Skipp Townsend, Jasmyne Cannick, Nick Valencia, Melina Abdullah, Candis Glover, Kim amongst groups. The final to end senseless acts of Watson. question from Valencia, crime in their own back- Professor and chair of Pan- munity elders and leaders and the future of Los Ange- changes how they see fit. “what do you think LA will yard. The film by Marilyn African Studies at Califor- and elected officials who les. “There is still a role for The issue with relation- look like in five years?” Mess speaks to the truth and nia State University, Los use their influence to bring everyone to play,” says ships between government, prompted each panelist into pain felt across the country, Angeles and co-founder positivity to their surround- Cannick, “we have our eld- police and the community action with words of truth which led the groups to cre- Black Lives Matter Los ing. Clips of “Charm City” ers and folks that guide us in also reached a heavy cli- and encouragement to ate a space to discuss vio- Angeles Chapter and Can- led to conversations about the work that we do, we max, with a member from become fully educated in lence here in Los Angeles. dis Glover, Los Angeles youth leading the change in have to be that for the gen- the audience chiming in to your surroundings and win Held Wednesday, May County Public Defender. our communities, which all eration behind us,” in point out the lack of fund- back the community. 1, 2019, at the Promenade Each with different back- agreed is on the shoulders regards to the village. ing to study how to really Townsend closing off at the Howard Hughes with grounds, but overall goals of the youth. Glover stated, Townsend also made great engage and help marginal- with a powerful statement moderation by CNN corre- of propelling the Black “government needs to step points recognizing the push ized communities. The inspired by Abdullah’s sug- spondent, Nick Valencia, community into power. aside and let the communi- back youth receive rather issue being, lack of diversi- gestion to do one thing, and special guest, Skip Following the plot of ty do what it needs to do.” than support from older ty within the science field, every day until a change Townsend, Intervention the documentary, stories of The panelist’ also dis- generations, stating, “every- which then leads to has come, “Consistency is Specialist, 2nd Call, Jas- Baltimore residents work- cussed topics including the one has their turn,” encour- improper funding by the the true measure of suc- myne Cannick, Political ing to uplift their commu- relationship marginalized aging those older members government, over-policing cess, so just continue to be Commentator and Culture nity was shown throughout communities have with the of the community to allow and high arrest rates within consistent at that one thing, Critic, Melina Abdullah, the panel, including com- police, raising the “village” the youth in making the Black community. whatever it is.” Chevrolet and NNPA Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship Launches its Fourth Year! Past Fellows Reflect Fondly on Their Treasured GM/NNPA Experience

BY STACY M. BROWN name on Google and see the encouragement for all to Dis- NNPANewswire work that I’ve created or con- cover the Unexpected. Correspondent tributed to,” Wilborn said. Alexa Imani Spencer, Each year since 2016, who founded the first stu- Like many of her peers, General Motors’ Chevrolet dent-chapter of the Ida B. for Ila Wilborn, the best part brand has partnered with the Wells Society for Investiga- of the General Motors’ and NNPA, a trade association tive Reporting at Howard In addition to the cash and access to an amazing car, full-time sophomores, juniors and seniors attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are at least National Newspaper Pub- that represents more than 200 University, drove an all-new 18 years old, will also experience exciting challenges while discovering and documenting lishers Association’s African American-owned Chevrolet Equinox for one inspirational stories about the African American community. (Pictured from left: 2018 (NNPA) Discover the Unex- media companies across the month as a 2017 DTU Fellow Chevrolet DTU Fellows: Tyvan Burns, Denver Lark, Ila Wilborn, Daja Henry, Diamond pected (DTU) Program was country. The Discover the working with the Washington Durant, Natrawn Maxwell) the opportunity to gain gen- Unexpected Journalism Fel- Informer in Washington, DC. uine experience while work- lowship provides a $10,000 Spencer said she was grateful for. with the program because it experience for me because ing in a professional news scholarship, $7,500 stipend honored to work for the his- “I learned photography, exposed me to new experi- it solidified my beliefs in organization. and the road trip of a lifetime toric Black newspaper and videography, editing and on- ences such as covering a the importance of the Black Wilburn is currently a to between six and eight stu- benefitted greatly from the camera interview skills from NASCAR initiative in Indi- Press and self-determina- graduating broadcast jour- dents selected for the honor. experience. this fellowship and have been anapolis.” tion,” Henry said. nalism student at Florida This year the trip will “In the same objective as able to master my craft,” she A senior at Howard “The Program exposed A&M University and an take place in the all-new the ancient scribal practice of said, adding that it’s her belief University who’s majoring me to so many new places anchor for the award-win- Chevy Blazer. writing on walls in Ancient that the experience will help in Media, Journalism, and and people, which in turn, ning FAMU-TV. However, In addition to the cash Egypt, or Kemet, we ensured herinthefutureinpartbecause Film Communications with expanded my mindset she spent the summer of and access to an amazing car, that the African experience in of the lifetime connections a concentration in journal- tremendously. The program 2018 as a DTU Fellow at the selected full-time sopho- America would be chronicled she’s made with media and ism and a minor in Spanish, allowed me to do exactly New Journal and Guide in mores, juniors and seniors precisely as it was lived,” corporate professionals. and a budding communica- what the name says – Dis- Norfolk, Va., an NNPA attending Historically Black Spencer said. As one of the first Fel- tions professional and cover the Unexpected,” she member media company. Colleges and Universities “As Fellows, we had not lows in the program in 2016, strategist, 2018 DTU Fel- said. “I was able to work (HBCUs) who are at least 18- worry about transportation, Briahnna Brown drove a low Daja Henry said she Perhaps speaking for each closely with media profes- years old, will also experi- funds for housing, food and 2016 Chevy Malibu during enjoyed both driving the of the Fellows, Spencer said sionals and see their daily ence exciting challenges other living expenses. We her assignments with the supplied 2018 Chevrolet she believes it’s absolutely steps to success,” said while discovering and docu- were well taken care of and Chicago Defender. Equinox and working at the necessary that the younger Wilborn, who drove a white menting inspirational stories the program took full consid- A Howard University Atlanta Voice and The New generations are aware and 2018 Chevrolet Equinox as about the African American eration of our needs in a way Graduate and current staff Journal and Guide. engaged with the DTU pro- part of the fellowship. community. that other programs that do writer at GW Today, Brown “I had a lot of autonomy gram and the Black Press. “I was placed in uncom- Using NNPA’s profes- not acknowledge the dispari- also said she enjoyed her in choosing and writing sto- “Weare next up,” she said. fortable situations, which sional resources and traveling ties of African American stu- experience in which she ries,” Henry said, noting that “This is an extension of forced me to step outside of in the latest Chevrolet — dents may not,” she said. experienced live-reporting she covered various stories in the call-to-action put forth by my comfort zone and grow as fully loaded with features and The DTU Fellowship through social media both in places like Atlanta; Char- NNPAto today’s youth: I urge a journalist,” she said. innovative technology, DTU was an unforgettable experi- Chicago and in Cleveland lotte, N.C.; and Norfolk, Va. you to pay attention to the “I believe that myself and Fellows have shared stories, ence and like no other, during the Republican During her fellowship, Black Press,” Spencer said. the other fellows were bene- shattered perceptions and Spencer continued. National Convention. Henry also gained other “Learn the history and fitted because our work has jump-started journalism “To have such an immer- “I think it helped me to experience including serv- invest in preserving and con- been published online and in careers. The alumni from sive learning experience with get social media reporting ing as a director and pro- tributing to it. In order to be newspapers across the coun- DTU’s 2016, 2017 and 2018 media professionals is some- experience,” Brown said. ducer on a documentary. self-determined, we must try and I can now search my Fellowships have proven an thing that I will forever be “I also loved traveling “DTU was an amazing speak for ourselves,” she said.

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BY KIMBERLEE BUCK vice president of student be the best lawyer. If he Contributing Writer affairs, Dr. Berenecea John- wants to be a makeup artist, son Eanes. he can be the best makeup In 2016, California State “We worked closely artist,” said CSUF MSI inau- University Fullerton (CSUF) with our student leaders gural director, Harris. joined the CSU fight to sup- throughout the inception “If their identity is differ- port men of color by bridg- and development, and as we ent than the other brother, ing the higher education slowly progressed, we felt than that’s fine. [The question achievement gap and we reached a point where is] what’s the fullness of their increasing graduation and we could hire a great leader potential? That starts with us retention rates through its like Dr. Harris. I’m grateful identifying and digging really Male Success Initiative for his steady and commit- deep down into who these (MSI) Department. ted leadership, because brothers are and really peel- Prior to becoming a fully without him, our MSI pro- ing off some of the layers that

PHOTO COURTESY OF CSUF Campus and community members celebrate the dedication of the new Male Success Ini- tiative-Fullerton Center. From left, front row, are William Franklin, vice president for stu- dent affairs at Cal State Dominguez Hills, who leads the CSU Men of Color Initiative; Clint-Michael Reneau, associate vice president for student affairs; CSUF President Fram Virjee; student and MSI scholar Christopher Quinonez; Vincent T. Harris, director of the Male Success Initiative-Fullerton; Berenecea J. Eanes, vice president for student affairs; and student and MSI scholar Matthew Vazquez. Back row, from left, are artist and alum- nus Eric Leonard Jones and student and MSI scholar Joshua Kelly.

department. Other resources is one of the reasons why should be nurtured and cele- include, but are not limited to MSI stresses the importance brated,” said Harris. mandatory academic coach- of creating brotherhood “That’s a big deal when ing sessions, a mental health among its scholars which is you think about the fact that counselor, and a small budget based on its fourth pillar, there is so much communica-

PHOTO COURTESY OF CSUF for required school supplies gender and masculinity. tion out about what men of Campus and community members celebrated the April 29, 2019, opening of the new (not including technology “Our Brother 2 Brother color aren’t doing and we are Male Success Initiative-Fullerton Center at Cal State Fullerton. and books). retreat is where that gender showing that with the right Additionally,MSI-Fuller- and masculinity piece takes expectations they can do it!” functioning department, gram and center would look they have and that starts with ton offers 15 scholarships for shape. Then when they get Harris goes on to say that MSI was a three-year pilot much different.” these four pillars.” incoming freshmen attending back to campus, we have this as of Fall 2018, 11 of the program called the African Today, MSI-Fullerton’s Recently, the MSI depart- the university. CSUF is the series called the Men’s Suc- MSI success scholars are on American Male Leadership team consists of Harris, ment held a grand opening to first CSU to offer renewable cess Series to help unpack the dean’s list with GPA’s Institute (AAMLI) which George Parker, Nikia celebrate the completion of cohort-based scholarship more of that. So what does it between 3.5- 4.0 and ten of catered to Black males on Hastie, Kevin Calixto, two its new center which houses funding for any first time mean to be a man? What does the MSI success scholars campus. In 2014, one year student workers and five seven office spaces, a multi- freshmen and in-coming stu- it mean to be a man of color cumulative GPA’s are after the program was Peer 2 Peer Mentors. purpose student study space dents who self-identity as a in the relationships that you between 3.0 - 3.4. launched, AAMLI opened Together, they have been equipped with classroom man or man of color. have with your mother, girl- “So out of a cohort of 30, its doors to all men of color “unapologetically supporting and renamed itself MSI. men of color” and fulfilling During this time, students in the department’s mission of the program expressed their providing tailored program- needs for financial support, ming and services, fostering mentorship, and other cur- academic success and riculum to help them meet increasing graduation and their professional goals and retention rates by creating a succeed on campus. safe place for African Ameri- With the help of AAMLI can, Hispanic/Latino, Asian- faculty and staff, administra- American/Pacific Islander, tors, and the CSUF’s Black American Indian men and Student Union, the universi- men of trans experience. ty made the transition from a The department accom- three-year pilot program to a plishes this through its four PHOTO COURTESY OF CSUF department and hired Dr. pillars of potential: academic Scholars and MSI staff during the 2017 Brother 2 Brother Retreat. Vincent T. Harris to carry out coaching/ tailored mentoring, its mission. L.E.E.D. (leadership, engage- presentation smart technolo- Moving forward, MSI is friend, if you are in the LGBT that’s a great percentage! I’m “Launching a program ment, enrichment, and devel- gy for hosting workshops and looking into growing the spectrum, with your partner? convinced that we have the like Male Success Initiative- opment), career trajectory, video conferences, a comput- program and addressing the What does it mean to be a next innovator in the STEM Fullerton required our uni- and gender and masculinity. er lab, and a group study topics of finance, home- man of color [in terms of industry with 29 percent of versity to develop specific, “Our mission at CSUF room with free printing for ownership, entrepreneur- communicating with] the MSI Scholars majoring in measurable, achievable, rel- MSI is ‘where men of color students. The center is also ship, and creating a faculty- police, other authority figures engineering and computer sci- evant and time-bound goals can achieve the fullness of where the Brother 2 Brother staff component for aca- and doctors? Then we go into ence, not to be beat by our that could give us a solid their potential.’ What that Mentoring Program is held. demic coaching which will being a man of color and the future teacher and principals foundation to build upon means to us is that if a broth- This is one of the many involve assigning faculty importance of first impres- representing 23 percent of year-after-year,” said CSUF er wants to be lawyer he can resources provided by the and staff to a cohort of MSI sions,” said Harris. MSI Scholars majoring in students. The Results humanities and social sci- It’s more than a Since the creation of the ences, and rounding out the Department it’s a MSI department, the univer- disciplines with both natural Brotherhood sity has seen an improvement sciences and mathematics, and However, MSI’s mis- in its graduation and retention business and economics with sion is much deeper than rates among Latino and each representing 14 percent helping men of color in the African American men. of the MSI scholars’majors.” academic setting. The “We are proud to say the For more information on department encompasses collective year two GPA for California State University every aspect of manhood the first and second cohort of Fullerton’s MSI Department including mental health and MSI-Fullerton Success please visit www.fullerton. physical health, profession- Scholars is a 3.13 GPA. This edu/msi and follow them on alism, relationships with is why this space is so signif- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, their loved ones, and every- icant, because the success of and YouTube at CSUF Male thing else in between. This men of color matter. They Success Initiative. African American Family Day Promotes Academic Success BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT LAUSD student board Staff Writer member, and senior district staff will participate. The L.A. Unified The agenda includes School District will host information on instruction- African American Family al assets-based programs Day to help students and and financial aid for higher parents navigate the road to education. In addition, the academic success. Granderson Scholarship The free event takes Awards will be presented place on Saturday, May 11, and students enrolled in the from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Gifted Network for African Gardena Senior High American Students and School, located at 1301 W. FILE PHOTO Families will be recog- 182nd St., in Gardena. The Dr. George McKenna III nized. theme is “Cultivating a Path to a Brighter Other activities will feature work- Future with Infinite Possibilities.” shops, panel presentations, vendors and LAUSD board members, Dr. George entertainment by several elementary, McKenna III and Dr. Richard Vladovic, middle and high school performing arts along with Austin Beutner, LAUSD super- teams. intendent, will be on hand to share strate- Registration is free and includes break- gies and resources to aid young people in fast and lunch. To register, visit their college and career journeys. Also, http://bit.ly/AfricanAmericanFamily- Gardena Mayor Tasha Cerda, Tyler Okeke, Day2019 or email [email protected]. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 High End Urban Clothing Store, ‘GetMeFlyLA’ Brings Affordable Designer Brands to Hollywood BY KIMBERLEE BUCK of clothes to wear. Men just ing store? The unconven- Contributing Writer have shirts and pants, that’s tional materials used to it. So what I am trying to do design the clothing and the In 2017, Nigerian-born is give more flare to shirts affordable prices. trendsetter and entrepreneur and pants which will make “We mix unconvention- Akin Asalu, opened a luxury men stand out a lot more,” al materials with regular men’s clothing store by the said Asalu. materials to give a different name of GetMeFlyLA. The “In most cases, you have look. For example, we deal store, which was originally maybe a couple, a man and a with the best Swarovski founded in Toronto, Canada woman going out to dinner, crystals you can find and we by fashion designer Kai, put that in the clothes and sells menswear that is sure we use gold flakes on the to turn heads on the streets clothes as well. So we use and in the club without all these pressured materials COURTESY PHOTO in our clothes and that’s A one-of-a-kind fur jacket what makes us different,” from GetMeFlyLA. said Asalu. breaking the bank. Currently, Asalu goes on to explain the store’s apparel includes how GetMeFlyLA only sells jeans, t-shirts, blazers, jack- ten of every item bringing a ets, loafers, and everything sense of exclusivity to its

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FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO She is a senior fellow at Dr. Beverly A. Scott Frederick Jordan the Transportation Learning Center, a unique transporta- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE His experience includes tion labor-management part- all areas of rail transit con- nership focused on skills California Treasurer struction for heavy rail, light training, research, safety and Fiona Ma has appointed rail, commuter rail, cable car health for the sector’s front- two prominent African rail, people mover rail, Cal- line workforce. American transportation train commuter rail and Dr. Scott is a research experts, Frederick Jordan Amtrak railroad systems. He associate and adjunct pro- of San Francisco and Dr. also has experience direct- fessor at the Mineta Trans- Beverly A. Scott of Albany, ing the design and construc- portation Institute at San to the California High- tion of highways and Jose State University. And Speed Rail Authority Peer bridges in the Bay Area as she serves in an advisory Review Group. well as the Los Angeles and capacity to the Charles The California High- San Diego areas. He has Hamilton Houston Institute Speed Rail Peer Review been a member of the Cali- for Race and Justice at Har- Group is an eight-member fornia High Speed Rail vard University Law body that evaluates the Business Advisory Council School in the areas of California High Speed Rail for five years, he directed transportation, infrastruc- Authority’s funding plans his firm’s work on the plan- ture, and equity. and renders its independent ning and design of the Mas- In 2011, President judgment on their feasibili- sachusetts Section of the Barack Obama appointed ty and reasonableness. Northeast Corridor High Dr. Scott to the National “I am thankful for Fred- Speed Rail Project. Infrastructure Advisory erick’s commitment to Known for its design of Council (NIAC), a panel of serve on this important transit bridges over busy experts that includes top peer review group,” said highways without interrupt- business executives, lead- Treasurer Ma. “He is ing traffic and accommodat- ing academics and local among the best in his field. ing environmental chal- government officials, who His long-time transporta- lenges, Jordan’s firm was report to the White House tion experience will bring retained specifically by San through the U.S. Depart- additional expertise and Francisco Airport to design ment of Homeland Securi- guidance to this project. the BART Bridge Over- ty. The group is responsible “I am thankful to Dr. crossing of Highway 101, for making policy recom- Scott for her commitment one of the busiest highways mendations to protect and to serve on this important in the nation, while protect- preserve the physical assets peer review group. She is ing the endangered species that are critical to the U.S. among the best in her field of the San Francisco garter economy and national and has decades of experi- snake. security. In 2012, she was ence as the top administra- Other examples of the appointed NIAC vice-chair tor to many public trans- firm’s work include con- and currently serves in that portation systems, which struction management of capacity. will be an asset to this proj- the Sacramento Light Rail Also in 2012, she was ect.” Project and, in southern named a “Transportation Jordan is president of California, Jordan directed Innovator of Change” by F.E. Jordan Associates Inc., the firm’s joint venture President Obama and the which has offices in San construction management U.S. Department of Trans- Francisco and Oakland. He work on the Los Angeles portation in recognition of has directed the planning, Light Rail Green Line and her long record of exem- design, environmental several commuter stations plary leadership and serv- impact, construction man- in the Inland Empire, Jor- ice in the transportation agement, overhead devel- dan received his bachelor’s industry. opment and maintenance degree in civil engineering Dr. Scott’s career in the planning on more than 35 from Howard University public transportation indus- rail transit projects in Cali- and a master’s degree in try spans more than three fornia. civil engineering from decades. She has served as THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 16, 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

note that even with the as- tice and development ini- Part. 2. The insistence concerned about freedom sembly of the largest field tiatives without destructive on calling our righteous from oppression and free- of presidential candidates capitalist and imperial de- and relentless struggle dom to grow, develop and in modern history, it is not mands, invasions and occu- by its rightful name, The come into the fullness of about them, as much as it is pations. And we must be at- Black Freedom Move- ourselves. about the issues, what they tentive to the environment ment, instead of the Civil And of course, as Mal- intend to do with and for and thus the well-being of Rights Movement, is no colm taught, at the heart of our community, this coun- the world. For only in such minor matter. For it speaks the Black Freedom struggle try and the world. We will a context of concern can to our commitment to free- are not simply civil rights, want to know what they in- humans flourish and - con dom itself and reflects in but rather human rights. tend to do about the death- tinue to exist. a real way how we under- Also, as he says, “As a col- dealing racial disparities We who are serious stand ourselves and our lective mass of Black peo- in Black and White wealth must dare to break the initiative and history in the ple we have been deprived, and income, power and chains of oppression rather world. Indeed, it reveals not only of civil rights, but status. Moreover, we must than hug them and we must our resistance to plantation even our human rights, the insist on full employment, dare reject and leave every politics that sought and right to human dignity, the equal pay for women and plantation situation we en- seeks to determine every right to be human” and men, raising the minimum counter. And we must not aspect of our lives, deny live a dignity-affirming, wage to at least $15 per get weary and walk away our dignity and rights and good and meaningful life DR. MAULANA KARENGA hour, support of unioniza- from the battlefield until the undermine our agency as and thus, the human rights tion, and the protection of war is won. It is Ella Baker subjects of our own his- nature of our freedom people to talk us out of disempowerment for oth- social security. who reminded us, “We who tory, liberators of our own struggle. I make these ex- our central, historical and ers and the opposite for Additionally, we must believe in freedom cannot selves and builders of our tensive prefatory remarks ongoing role as a moral Whites, the Black agenda insist on adequate and af- rest until it comes,” until own future. And it speaks as background consider- and social vanguard in of freedom, justice, equal- fordable housing, the end of it is won – and even then to the right, responsibility ations when we talk about this country and the world. ity and power for all was homelessness and a halt to we must remain vigilant to and need for us, as a peo- moving beyond the borders Nor should anyone be able and is inclusive and open unrestrained gentrification maintain it. As we said in ple, to define ourselves, to and bondage of the planta- to convince us that our to a continuing expansion which leads to the destruc- the Sixties, “freedom ain’t interpret our own history tion and plantation politics. agenda, the Black agenda, and further inclusion of the tion of our communities; free,” “every good bye ain’t and the ideas and actions, For the key to breaking the is a limited agenda and excluded and marginalized. and certainly health care, gone” and there are many events and agents of which bonds of the plantation and we need instead an agen- Moreover, it is the struggle Medicare for all. We must more rivers and battlefields it is made, and by which the seduction and servitude da for the whole country. around these issues on the also insist on addressing to cross and plantations to it is given meaning and of plantation politics is our We’ve seen the hypocrisy Black agenda that expand- the issues of reparations; leave behind before we can motion. And we long ago concept of and commitment in telling us this, while ed the realm of freedom in food security; immigra- seriously say and sing the decided that the essential to the demanding practice conceding to other racial, this country and inspired tion, inclusive of Haitian, words of our sacred song concept, overarching goal and uplifting promise of religious, ethnic, sexual- and informed the struggles Continental and Caribbean with Dr. King, “Free at and indispensable practice freedom. ity, labor and other groups of other marginalized, Africans; and police vio- last. Thank God Almighty of our Movement and our Surely, we know how without telling them like- excluded, and oppressed lence and mass incarcera- free at last.” So we are to people was and remains these presidential election wise. In fact, it is the Black peoples in this country and tion. We must insist too on remember that each pe- that of freedom processes go and how they agenda which has been the the world. Indeed, our em- a quality education for our riod of history has its own Thus, we self-con- have worked in the past, most inclusive agenda—it phasis on freedom, justice, children, a culturally rel- particular version of the sciously called our Move- even with heavy Black is the White agenda that equality and power of the evant, culturally responsive plantation, the context and ment, the Black Freedom participation and a Black has been the exclusive masses in all areas reflectsand adequately funded and terrain of our oppression. Movement and demanded presidential candidate and agenda. Indeed, it is our both the inclusiveness of supported education, and And we must each moment “Freedom Now,” not civil president, and thus, we struggle against the racial- our agenda and its urgency likewise a higher educa- in history and every day in rights now. We composed cannot claim lack of prior ized and racist agenda of and need as an essential tion that is also a relevant life refuse to live on it, re- and sang freedom songs, knowledge. Nor can we ask Whites that has been at the human initiative. As Anna education, i.e., meaningful fuse to be enslaved or im- not civil rights songs. And our people to wait and see, heart of our Black Freedom Julia Cooper states, “The to the student, useful to the prisoned in it and choose to we built freedom schools, give “them” a chance or to Struggle. cause of freedom is not the community and reflective be free in heart, mind, spirit not civil rights schools, sacrifice our interests in the And again where the cause of a race or sect, a of the realities and needs of and active commitment to and we risked our lives “greater” interests of de- White agenda, by various party or a class – it is the the world. Further, we must the demanding practice and on freedom rides, not civil feating Trump. For Trump names like Democratic, cause of humankind, the also insist on a sane inter- uplifting promise of libera- rights rides. You can al- must not only be defeated Republican, Tea Party, etc., very birth right of human- national policy with justice tion and the new world this ways say there was indeed by voting for another can- was, in reality, a blueprint ity.” for Africa and Africans ev- righteous and relentless a fight for civil rights. But didate; he must be also de- for continued unfreedom, Given this understand- erywhere; a policy against struggle will bring into be- although civil rights were feated by our and others’ injustice, inequality and ing, then, it is important to war and for peace with jus- ing. an important concern of embracing the larger strug- the Black Freedom Move- gle to radically reimagine •• ment, the Black Freedom and transform this country struggle was committed into a real site of freedom, to freedom as a more ex- justice, equality and power pansive concept, practice for us and all peoples. and goal. In a word, it was And we cannot allow $174,000.00 – That’s ings that are clearly laid the los aNgeles seNtiNel what every member of the out in the report of Special House of Representatives Counsel Robert Mueller. receives in salary each And if substantiated, those year. Every member, that wrongdoings can then be is, except Nancy Pelosi, presented to the Senate DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. 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• DERRICK JOHNSON, NAACP PRESIDENT AND CEO • • RAYNARD JACKSON, NNPA NEWSWIRE CONTRIBUTOR • Our Democracy is on the The Mueller Report: Line, Congress Must Act Now Blacks Better Be Careful While the debate the integrity and security of As I always say, “Weak When this happens to whether President Trump our democracy. This must people take strong positions someone Black, remember obstructed justice should be done with the urgency it on weak issues.” you started it! be over with the release of requires. The 2020 election Exhibit A for this is the In liberalism, intent is Special Counsel Robert has already begun. Candi- recently released Mueller more important than results. Mueller’s report, unfortu- dates are making pitches. report. As a matter of fact, that is nately, it is not. In fact, it Voting machines are being Democrats have lost the sole basis of liberalism has just begun as Congress purchased. Yet our democ- their damned minds over not results. prepares to conduct racy is not safe from the this report. They didn’t get So, when White folks exhaustive examinations external forces that want to the result they wanted, an hold you to the same stan- into these breathtaking rev- cause us harm. indictment of President dard, please spare me your elations. Congress begins their Trump, so they figured if cries of racism! Given the overwhelm- examination and investiga- they keep investigating, they Democrats are in the ing evidence to the con- tion without a full record, will come up with some- Raynard Jackson process of ensuring the re- trary, Attorney General and completion of that thing they can use to remove election of Donald Trump as Barr’s attempt to exonerate record must be a top Trump from office. I can guarantee as clear president. They have provid- Trump is simply stunning. “Trump has caused infinite priority. Mueller’s report was as day that Waters and ed absolutely no serious It is crystal clear that damage to the office of the The redacted report very clear, on both the accu- Green will be the first to vision of where they want to Trump interfered with the presidency by impeding jus- released by Attorney Gen- sations of collusion and claim that the Justice take America. tice and subverting the rule Mueller investigation. eral William Barr falls obstruction, there was NOT Department is only doing it They have offered noth- of law. He should be called because Smollett is Black, Even the redacted report to answer and held woefully short of what is sufficient evidence to bring ing but grandiose platitudes contains a multitude of accountable for his actions owed to Congress and to charges in either circum- with absolutely no evidence to the American people, actions in which Trump to harm our democracy.” the American people. It stance! Period. End of sen- to support their claim. especially to Blacks: repara- obstructed justice in one of — Derrick Johnson, NAACP shows that the Trump tence. But wait. Let me make tions, DC statehood, etc. the most consequential President and CEO administration is intent on Was there unflattering sure I understand. Mueller Have you noticed that investigations ever con- hiding facts and covering information about Trump found insufficient evidence not one Democrat candidate ducted regarding the state temic fashion.” Russia its tracks. Mr. Barr should and his aides in the report? to bring forward charges of for president has mentioned of our democracy. intended to benefit and did immediately release the Yes. Did Trump and some of collusion and obstruction anything about the killings We warned the nation in fact benefit Trump. We complete Mueller report in his aides walk up to the line against Trump, but Democ- going on in Chicago? Or the about Attorney General also know that the Trump unredacted, unedited, and between legal and illegal? rats say to hell with Mueller, stagnant wages of the Black Barr when we opposed his campaign knew about Rus- unvarnished form. The Yes. But, in our system of we want impeachment. worker despite the phenom- confirmation to the posi- sia’s assistance and wel- American public deserves justice either you violated But, if and when some- enal Trump economy for tion. We told the Senate comed it with open arms. the truth. the law, or you didn’t, and thing similar happens to a Blacks? that William Barr “can Russia helped Trump win We are also troubled by Mueller clearly concluded Black, then it is racist? I am They have spent more never overcome the public the presidency by manipu- Special Counsel Mueller’s that Trump and his aides did through. I have a headache! time talking about amnesty perception that he endorsed lating voters, fomenting decision not to press for a not cross the line. The one takeaway for for the upwards of 30 mil- Trump’s efforts to hold racial division, and target- subpoena or interview of So, legally Trump and me in the Mueller report that lion illegals because they are himself above the law. ing the African American Trump. Trump has caused his aides are in the clear. no one seems to be talking too ignorant to realize that William Barr simply can- community to suppress infinite damage to the Politically is where the about is how the report when you increase cheap not serve as the independ- voter turnout. office of the presidency by problem is — for Democrats made clear that, in America, labor in the marketplace ent leader our country Back in December impeding justice and sub- — especially Black Democ- we have two systems of jus- wages go down! needs at this critical time.” 2018, we led a boycott of verting the rule of law. He rats. tice. One for the rich and The reason Democrats We were correct. Facebook. We called upon should be called to answer Let’s get one thing well connected (Jussie are obsessing about the Barr’s lack of inde- Congress to conduct fur- and held accountable for straight, Democrats don’t Smollett and Hillary Clin- Mueller report is because pendence and Trump’s ther investigations into his actions to harm our have the guts to actually file ton), and one for regular they have nothing of any obstruction raises critical Facebook after a report democracy. articles of impeachment people like Pookie and substance by way of policy questions about the rule of released for the Senate Our democracy is in a against President Trump LaQueesha. to offer the American peo- law. But this is also about Intelligence Committee holding pattern. We need after Mueller has clearly Russian intelligence ple. the integrity and security of revealed that the Russian answers and we need them stated there is not sufficient knew how corrupt and vul- The reaction by radical our democracy. Just as influence campaign “made fast. The Trump adminis- evidence for him to bring nerable the Clinton’s were to Black liberals to the Mueller important in the Mueller an extraordinary effort to tration has already harmed any charges. their intelligence operations. report should serve as a cau- report was the astounding target African-Americans” our civil rights in devastat- Now radical liberal They knew the Clinton’s tionary tale for the Black disclosure that our country using an array of tactics to ing ways, and it will take us Democrat members of Con- loyalty was to money, not community. was subjected to a full- suppress turnout among years to recover. But we gress like Maxine Waters America. There will be a “Black” scale attack on our demo- Democratic voters. cannot, and must not, allow and Al Green are running Every country — let me version of Donald Trump cratic process. Now, with the results of the foundations of our over each other demanding repeat — EVERY country, and he will be subjected to Astonishingly, the Robert Mueller’s report, democracy to be under- that the president be that has the means, spies and the same treatment as our Mueller report concluded the outrage should be pal- mined, knowing full well impeached. interferes in the internal current president. When it that Russia “interfered in pable. Congress must fully of the threat. This is our Hmmm, do you really affairs of other countries. happens just admit that the 2016 presidential elec- investigate, take all appro- democracy, and we must want to go down that road? I laid this out in a col- what’s good for the goose tion in sweeping and sys- priate action, and ensure act to protect it. Let me paint a picture umn I wrote two years ago is good for the gander; and for you to consider. titled, “Russia is Winning it has nothing to do with • BILL FLETCHER, JR., NNPA NEWSWIRE CONTRIBUTOR • Jussie Smollett, the actor the War for American race. who concocted a fake story Minds.” Raynard Jackson is about being assaulted in Americans, for the first founder and chairman of Chicago, had all charges dis- time in history, have had a Black Americans for a Bet- Right-Wing Disrupters missed against him. Legally, front row seat to a psycho- ter Future (BAFBF), a fed- like Trump, he is in the clear. logical operations campaign erally registered 527 Super Recently, I saw two sep- example of the handling of In all probability, the live and in living color, in PAC established to get arate stories about right- a disrupter. Bernadette U.S. Department of Justice real time. This, indeed, is more Blacks involved in the wing disrupters. In one Devlin McAliskey, the is going to file federal unprecedented. Republican Party. BAFBF case, a well-known book- iconic Irish leftist and charges against Smollett for So, to radical Black lib- focuses on the Black entre- store in the Washington, nationalist, was delivering a mail fraud because he erals, you better be careful! preneur. For more informa- DC area, “Politics & presentation on the situa- mailed a fake letter threaten- You didn’t like the results of tion about BAFBF, visit Prose,” was visited by tion in Northern Ireland to ing himself but made it seem the Mueller report, so you www.bafbf.org. You can fol- right-wing disrupters dur- an audience of hundreds. as though the letter was want to treat Trump as low Raynard on Twitter ing a book event focused on Well-known for her outspo- mailed by someone else. though he was indicted. @Raynard1223. “Whiteness.” In another ken support of socialism, a case, a discussion of race united Ireland, and rights faced in the audience dur- was an idiot and vanished. interest in suppressing pro- and politics in the Domini- for the Catholic (national- ing the question and We are not entering a gressive thought. can Republic was disrupted ist) community in Northern answer. He started asking new era. These sorts of dis- So, get organized! by alleged Dominican fas- Ireland, McAliskey was the very provocative questions ruptions have a long and Bill Fletcher, Jr. is the cists who are allies of the subject of assassination and clearly aimed to disrupt ignominious history in the former president of Bill Fletcher, Jr. grandson of the notorious attempts and various forms the event. Rather than evict USA. Many people have TransAfrica Forum. Follow Dominican dictator, Rafael history of the COINTEL- of harassment. the provocateur, McAliskey forgotten this and act as if him on Twitter, Facebook Trujillo. PRO operation that disrupt- An opponent, who was asked the provocateur ques- so-called civility is the nor- and at www.billfletcherjr. Liberal and progressive ed progressive and radical obviously a supporter of tions and let him talk. With- mal state of affairs. The com. He is the author of the individuals and institutions groups in the 1960s and Britain and the Protestant in a few minutes the provo- right-wing has little interest murder mystery The Man should expect disruptions to 1970s, demonstrates that (Loyalist) community, sur- cateur demonstrated that he in civility but a great deal of Who Fell From the Sky. not only continue but to agents and other disrupters increase in scale. Given the can either carry out a signals that the Trump provocation to encourage David G. Brown Editorial Cartoon administration has con- progressives to break the veyed to the political law, and/or they can infil- Right—as in suggesting trate our organizations and that it is appropriate to beat institutions and covertly up opponents—the rabid encourage us to carry out Right feels empowered. illegal activities. Many So, what does one do? great activists found them- Here are a few suggestions. selves incarcerated or killed First, we should take as a result. personal and institutional Third, establish clear security seriously. Disrup- rules for behavior at all tion can be carried out events and meetings, and through right-wingers sim- ensure that such rules are ply chanting or it can take posted and/or circulated. It the extreme form of violent is not uncommon to have a attacks, e.g., the bombings provocateur(s) stand in a of mosques and syna- forum and speak beyond gogues; the assassination of their time limit or to engage progressives. This means in forms of personal harass- ensuring that our institu- ment. Under those circum- tions are protected and that stances it always needs to there are security teams be made clear to the audi- prepared to intervene when ence who is in the right and there is a threat of physical who is in the wrong before violence. any actions are taken. Second, be careful More than twenty years about provocations. The ago I saw an excellent A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER MAY 26,9, 2019 2013 before attending that open- me. It was incredible and much more than the ste- that woman, so that she {continued from Pg. A-1} ing night, I was working I’m really glad to be able reotypes and marginalized can start her job off on the History in their call center, which to be that example for other status that is often placed right foot. I want to make of the tradition- was a minimum wage job people now. on us. Nia, for instance, sure that women have the al straightened in New York City. I was us- LAS: Kaliegh, as you seeing a Black woman resources they need to in- hair or exten- ing that job to get through and Cheslie both mentioned who sings opera like you terview for jobs and start sions most Af- a time of unemployment on stage, we are in an in- is such a novelty, but may- off in the workplace on rican-American as I was in- between jobs novative era where young be it shouldn’t be? the right foot and Dress competitors are after competing my fellow- women are more politi- KG: I grew up singing for Success answers that. encouraged to ship at Lincoln Center. So, cally and socially empow- in church, soulful gospel I hope to spend my year wear during the to be there, less than a year ered than ever. As Black music. I have written over advocating for the organi- pageant. Several later, being on the red car- women, we are also more 100 songs in mostly the zation. took to Twitter to pet as Miss America was a empowered to embrace our R&B style of music. I was KG: I’m a senior in applaud Garris’ complete shift from where I natural beauty and hair. Tell trained to sing in opera in high school and I go to natural tress. One was just less than a year be- me about your decision to college and when I had the two high schools actually. user tweeted: “A fore that. It was very sym- wear your natural hair dur- opportunity to start com- So, in June I will have Black girl won bolic for me. ing the pageant. peting in the Miss America both of my graduations, so Miss Teen USA LAS: Many Black Kaliegh Garris, Miss organization, I never re- that’s exciting. I’m going Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA. and they had to Teen USA: ally hesitated. I knew that to college in the fall. Also, put the crown on When I was I would always sing opera I really plan on traveling. women and each of the la- top of her curly fro. I couldn’t younger, I al- because it shows people, I haven’t really had the dies show that they are in an be more proud.” ways wore my especially in the industry, chance to travel and now era where Black women can Even more impressively, hair straight that I definitely am the -mi I have the opportunity to, do anything they want. With Garris is a dual-student, at- because it nority in that I wanted to so I’m really excited with style, grace and hard work, tending Joseph A. Foran made me make a mark. I wanted to that. Also, to spread my Cheslie Kryst, Nia Franklin High School and the Edu- blend in with show little Black girls and personal movement ‘We and Kaliegh Garris are all cational Center for the Arts, the people little Brown boys across Are People 1st,’which great examples of how Black where she majors in theatre. around me and the world that you can sing trains kids and adults on women are becoming more Although she’s the young- when you’re opera and be Black. I also how to properly use ‘Peo- empowered socially and po- est of the new Black queen younger that’s wanted to show everyone ple First’ language, which litically to challenge margin- trifecta, Garris is an accom- all you want that there are stereotypes I’m excited to bring that alization and do the mean- plished role model dedicated to do is be but there are other genres on a national scale. ingful work they are destined to the movement she created like everyone that we sing too and I’m NF: I’m having a great to do. in honor of her older sister around you so happy and grateful that opportunity to perform For Nia Franklin, 26, with disabilities. It’s called, and fit in.I was able As to share that on with so many wonderful things have calmed a bit ‘We are People 1st’ and it I grew up, I the Miss America stage. orchestras and different since winning her Miss educates youth on how to needed my Win or lose, that was a musical groups across the America title. She was the respectfully speak to people Kaliegh Garris, Miss Teen USA. own sense of country. first to win the competitionwith a health issue or dis- identity and So, the next since the 98-year old orga- ability. women and young Black with the help of my friends thing I have nization decided to eliminate From Kryst’s pro-bono girls are celebrating your with natural hair, they coming the swimsuit and nightgown work in prison reform, to win as a triumph of their helped me educate myself up is this portion of the competition. Garris’ interest in trapeze own. What does that mean before doing the big chop. May, I will The trained soprano has an performance, and Frank- for you? It just gave me a sense of be doing undergraduate degree in lin’s talent of as an Opera NF: I completely em- identity and my team com- four con- music composition and she singer, these young women brace that mindset. This is a ing into Miss Teen USA certs with also completed a Master’s are adding pages to the nar- win for the Black commu- was always supportive and the Dallas in Music at the University of rative of the contributions nity, this is a win for wom- never wanted to change Symphony North Carolina’s School of Black women are making in en of color, and young girls my hair because they knew and one of the Arts in 2017. Ironically, America. across the world to see the that’s what made me unique the songs this was around the time she The LA Sentinel spoke three of us in this light and and special. I’ll be sing- met Kryst, who was pursu- with each title holder about on this national stage and LAS: How does it feel ing in the ing her law degree at Wake their wins and what it feels it proves that there doesn’t to be catapulted into a posi- concert is Forest University in North like to be a part of the histori- have to be one at a time in tion of being a role model “Summer- Carolina. cal pageant trio. these positions there can be at such a young age? time.” I’ll “My first reaction was Los Angeles Sentinel: all three of us at a time. KG: I have been telling be singing pure joy for Cheslie,” said Nia, thanks so much for talk- Cheslie Kryst, Miss people that it’s crazy be- Nia Franklin, Miss America. it in the Franklin. “She’s a friend ing with the LA Sentinel. USA: It’s exciting. I actual- cause I still feel pretty nor- classical of mine and she is my at- Our community has been re- ly began competing in pag- mal. I’m just a teenager and goal of mine. style which was written by torney. So, when she won, ally excited about your win eants because my mom was when these celebrities were LAS: Tell us what’s to George Gershwin. It’s an I was so happy for her. She since back in September. Mrs. North Carolina 2002 reposting my crowning come in the year ahead. opera that was written for is so deserving and as great From singing on the radio and she was actually the photo and things like that, I CK: Dress for Success African-Americans so I’m as she is, she not only de- with Sway to performing second Black Mrs. North was the one fan-girling. It’s is an international organi- looking forward to singing serves that but she has a pure with the Fort Meyer Army Carolina. For me, being a really cool to see the other zation that I would love to it so much. That’s another heart of gold, and it made it Chorus, can you tell us what young girl when she won end of it. When people di- continue to advocate for. one of those full-circle that much more exciting for some of the highlights have - I was about 10 years old rect message me saying I volunteer a lot and fun- moments for me because me to watch that crown get been so far? - I was thrilled to be able to that I have been an inspira- draised for Dress for Suc- it’s one of the songs I com- placed on her head.” Nia Franklin, Miss Amer- watch her during her reign tion to them and I message cess Charlotte. With their peted with when I won Kaliegh Garris, 18, made ica: One of the highlights and to watch the power that them back saying thank suiting program, what talent in the Miss North “Black girl magic” on stage for me happened very early she had because of her title, you and they freak out that they do is, if a woman Carolina scholarship orga- during the Miss Teen USA on and it was attending the and I knew that I wanted I actually answered them cannot afford clothing to nization. competition, donning a mane Metropolitan Opera’s open- that. It was important for and so seeing that other wear to an interview, they full of tight natural curls. ing night. The reason that me to have that role model view of it is insane. provide her that clothing. To learn more about the After her crowning mo- it was so important to me of a Black woman who has LAS: What I loved If the woman is chosen Miss USA, Miss Teen USA ment, thousands of viewers to be there and such a great achieved a lot and has been about watching your stories for that interview, Dress and Miss America pag- celebrated Garris’ decision moment for me personally, a trailblazer herself, and is that it brings light to the for Success Charlotte will eant, visit missuniverse. to wear a curly afro instead was because less than a year really blazing the trail for fact that Black women are provide a full wardrobe to com and missamerica.org.

Omar and Amina Adan. ham. Halima {continued from Pg. A-1} Aden also is an ambassa- “We believe beauty dor for UNICEF. knows no boundaries,” dies anything is possible!!! she competed for the Miss In recent years, fashion said SI Swimsuit editor Being in Sports Illustrated Minnesota pageant in 2016. and clothing companies MJ Day. “I admire Hali- is so much bigger than me,” Since then, she has strutted have been considering the ma, and I consider her an Aden stated. “It’s sending a the runways of New York needs of their Muslim cus- inspirational human for message to my community Fashion Week as a model tomers more and more. In what she has decided to and the world that women for Kanye West’s “Yeezy” 2014, Muslim consumers use her platform for and of all different backgrounds, collection, graced the cover spent $230 billion. Stores her work with UNICEF looks, upbringings ... can of British Vogue, Glamour, like H&M and Gucci have as an ambassador. She is, stand together and be cel- Allure, Teen Vogue, and CR been focusing more on in my opinion, one of the ebrated.” Fashion Book. “modest culture.” great beauties of our time, Aden was born in the The supermodel had SI swimsuit has been not only outside but in- Kakuma Refugee Camp in her photo shoot on Watamu Halima Aden attending amfAR galahonoring Edward working to be more inclu- side. When we met, I was Kenya and migrated to the Beach, in Kenya. She has re- Enniful during Milan Fashion Week on September 22, sive in recent years; one instantaneously taken by United States when she was cently been a part of the first 2018 at Società per le Belle Arti ed Esposizione Perman- could recall their 2016 her intelligence, enthusi- seven years old. She came hijabi cover for Vouge Ara- ente in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jonas Gustavsson/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images Swimsuit edition with plus asm and authenticity.” on the public sphere when bia alongside Ikram Abdi sized model Ashley Gra-

According to the Prison into jails: About a quarter women, the report’s author said. Crisis {continued from Pg. A-1} Policy Initiative, avoid- of convicted incarcerated said. Three out of four wom- companies were created, women who are incarcer- ing pre-trial incarceration women are held in jails, Black and American en under control of any they found a way to gener- ated are not even convict- is uniquely challenging for compared to about 10 per- Indian women are mark- U.S. correctional system ate revenue off of inmates ed with one quarter of the women. cent of all people incarcer- edly overrepresented in are on probation, accord- and this led to a huge influxwomen behind bars having The number of un-con- ated with a conviction. prisons and jails, accord- ing to Kajstura. of prisoners, both male and not yet gone to trial. victed women stuck in jail Also, while stays in jail ing to the report. Probation is often female,” Stefanski said. Sixty-percent of women is surely not because courts are generally shorter than in Incarcerated women billed as an alternative In 2000, Black women under the control of local are considering women, stays in prison, jails make it are 53 percent White, 29 to incarceration, but in- were incarcerated at six authorities have not been who are generally the pri- harder to stay in touch with percent Black, 14 per- stead it is frequently set times the rate of White convicted of a crime and mary caregivers of children, family than prisons do. cent Hispanic, 2.5 percent with unrealistic conditions women, but in 2017, Black adding to the picture of to be a flight risk, according Phone calls are more American Indian and Alas- that undermine its goal of women were imprisoned at women in local jails, aside to the Prison Policy Initia- expensive, up to $1.50 per kan Native, 0.9 percent keeping people from being less than double the rate of from women under local ju- tive report. minute, and other forms of Asian, and 0.4 percent Na- locked up, she wrote for White women, according to risdictions, state and federal The far more likely an- communication are more tive Hawaiian and Pacific the Prison Policy Initia- the latest information. agencies pay local jails to swer is that incarcerated restricted – some jails don’t Islander. tive. The number of White house an additional 13,000 women, who have lower even allow real letters, lim- “While we are a long For example, probation women in prison has in- women, according to the incomes than incarcerated iting mail to postcards. way away from having often comes with steep creased by more than 40 Prison Policy Initiative. men, have an even harder This is especially trou- data on intersectional im- fees, which, like bail, percent since 2000 while For example, ICE and time affording cash bail. bling given that 80 percent pacts of sexuality and race women are in the worst the number of black women the U.S. Marshals, which When the typical bail of women in jails are moth- or ethnicity on women’s position to afford. incarcerated has fallen by have fewer dedicated fa- amounts to a full year’s in- ers, and most of them are likelihood of incarcera- Failing to pay these nearly 50 percent. cilities for their detainees, come for women, it’s no primary caretakers of their tion, it is clear that Black probation fees is often a The most recent report contract with local jails to wonder that women are children. and lesbian or bisexual violation of probation. from the Prison Policy Ini- hold roughly 5,000 women stuck in jail awaiting trial, Thus children are par- women are disproportion- Childcare duties fur- tiative revealed that, look- – so the number of women the report’s author said. ticularly susceptible to the ately subject to incarcera- ther complicate probation ing at the big picture shows physically held in jails is Even once convicted, domino effect of burdens tion,” Prison Policy Initia- requirements that often that a staggering number of even higher. the system funnels women placed on incarcerated tive Author Aleks Kajstura include meetings with pro- THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Black Girls Continue to Disappear but Few Eyebrows Are Raised The National Newspaper Publishers Association continues its series on missing Black women and girls. BY STACY M. BROWN those with information to major crisis for our commu- NNPA Newswire call 843-248-1520. nities, let’s stay aware Correspondent One week earlier, on everybody.” Friday, April 12, in Wash- “Please God, give us a The epidemic of miss- ington, D.C., 15-year-old clue as to where these ing and mostly forgotten Aniyah Flythe was seen babies are,” said Annette African American girls con- walking along the 300 block Ross. tinues to spread throughout of Anacostia Road in the Natalie Wilson, who the United States. Southeast section of the co-founded the Black and While the names city. Missing Foundation in change, the stories remain Aniyah hasn’t been seen 2008, said in a recent inter- similar. since. view that many times when Miah Gourdine, just 16- Described by the Metro- COURTESY NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING children of color are report- & EXPLOITED CHILDREN COURTESY DC POLICE COURTESY HORRY POLICE years-old, was headed to politan Police Department Zaria Mccier Aniyah Flythe Miah Gourdine ed missing, they’re reported school on Tuesday, April as 5-feet-5-inches tall and missing as a runaway. 23, but when attendance 160 pounds, Aniyah has received more than 18.4 ly those who are Black and Zaria’s disappearance to “If you’re classified as a was taken at Carolina Forest black hair and brown eyes million reports, most of missing. call 770-483-2200. runaway, you do not High School in Horry, and she was last seen wear- which led to apparent child While mainstream As NNPA Newswire receive the Amber Alert or South Carolina, Miah was ing a white shirt, blue jeans sexual abuse images: online media mostly ignores their continues to report on the any type of media cover- marked absent. and white glittery sneakers. enticement (including “sex- plight, social media remains missing, readers and social age. Even if they did run What’s worse, she never Aniyah is now listed on tortion”), child sex traffick- a buzz. media commenters have away, we need to help them returned home. the District of Columbia’s ing and child sexual In one of the many weighed in. within 24 to 48 hours, While authorities have critical missing person’s list molestation. efforts to use the internet “The fact that there is because many of them are speculated that because and authorities are asking Recently, the nonprofit and social media to help such an imbalance in the lured into sex trafficking,” Miah is new to the area, she anyone with information to Black & Missing Founda- locate the missing, the web- media is horrible, I admit I Wilson said. may have tried to return to call 202-727-9099 or text tion compiled statistics site blackgirlslost.com was ignorant there was such “We need to understand her native New Jersey. 50411. from the FBI which noted introduced another teen an imbalance because the what are they running away However, that’s no consola- Though they live hun- that in 2016 alone, 242,295 who disappeared: media is obviously biased,” from, and ultimately what tion for her family who dreds of miles apart, Miah individuals of color were “Hi, my name is Zaria said Margaret Clark Turn- are they running to. We’re haven’t a clue as to her and Aniyah have joined the reported missing in the Mccier and I’m 17-years- bow in response to an early also finding that when peo- whereabouts. heartbreaking list of more United States. old. Have you seen me story in the missing girls ple of color — men and When last seen, Miah than 75,000 African Ameri- A stunning 36.7 percent around the Conyers, Geor- series. women — are reported was wearing blue jeans, a can girls who’ve gone miss- of those missing were Black gia area? I have been miss- “Young people of any missing, they’re deemed to black and yellow shirt, ing. teens under the age of 18. ing since April 3. Can you color should be regarded as be involved with some type black Puma sneakers and a Officials at the National Daunting in the quest to help?” our country’s most valuable of criminal act, they’re clear fanny pack – certainly Center for Missing and find the girls is the contin- Authorities are asking resource,” Turnbow said. stereotyped and their cases not the sign of a runaway. Exploited Children said ued lack of attention the anyone who might have Said another reader, aren’t taken seriously,” she Horry police have asked their CyperTipline has missing receive – particular- information regarding James Stallworth: “This is a said. NAACP and NNPA Lead Protest Against Police Brutality on social media. re-election in 2020. going to let anyone turn us Sheriff Greg Tony sus- Henry, whose Westside around,” Henry said. pended the two officers, Gazette newspaper has “Say it loud, I’m Black but many, including some continued to be a strong and I’m proud, was a shot to local elected officials, said voice for the African Amer- the bodies that vibrated to they should face criminal ican community through- the core as everyone Black, prosecution. out Broward County, said White, Brown, young and “We will not stop until attending the march and older, male and female, those officers are fired and calling for justice for Rolle were in unison in reaffirm- charged,” Broward/Fort is important. ing our pledge to continue Lauderdale NAACP presi- “To have an iconic our fight for justice against dent Marsha Ellison said. Black History freedom police brutality,” he said. “We will remember the fighter in Dr. Benjamin F. Henry continued: choices [Tony] makes Chavis, Jr., to join us in this “We will march from when it comes to justice for march was like a step into the streets right into the Lucca,” Ellison said of the time when Black people court houses. This was a sheriff who, like the local felt important, stood up for wake-up call and it ain’t District Attorney, is up for each other and weren’t over yet.”

Attorney and activist, Ben Crump, Broward/Fort Lauderdale NAACP president, Marsha Ellison, National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO, Dr. Ben- jamin F. Chavis, Jr., Westside Gazette Publisher, Bobby Henry and the late Trayvon Mar- tin’s Mother Sybrina Fulton, were among the many to participate in the march.

BY STACY M. BROWN Sybrina Fulton, were victed in 1971 of various NNPA Newswire among the many to partici- charges. Correspondent pate in the march. After serving nearly a “Our children’s lives decade in prison, Chavis Delucca “Lucca” Rolle, matter. No one seems to and the group were exoner- the 15-year-old high school understand that but us,” ated and ultimately par- student who was punched said Fulton, whose doned. and had his head slammed unarmed son, 17-year-old “We demand the imme- against the concrete by law Trayvon, was shot and diate arrest and prosecution enforcement officers last killed in Miami Gardens in of Broward County Offi- month, joined his attorney 2012 by neighborhood cers Christopher Krick- and several prominent civil watch captain George Zim- ovich and Greg LaCerra,” rights activists in a peaceful merman simply because he Chavis said. demonstration in Florida to “looked suspicious” and Last month, Rolle, an denounce police brutality. was wearing a hoodie. African American, was Rolle and others chant- “So, we have to fight pepper-sprayed, punched ed, “Justice will be served,” for our children,” Fulton and had his head slammed as they marched toward said. against concrete by New Mount Baptist Church The NNPA was Broward County Sheriff’s in Fort Lauderdale. “pleased to join in with the deputies Krickovich and Attorney and activist NAACP, Black Clergy, and Sgt. LaCerra, who are Ben Crump, Broward/Fort Florida elected officials to White. Lauderdale NAACP presi- protest the racially-motivat- Rolle suffered a frac- dent Marsha Ellison, ed and vicious police tured nose in the incident National Newspaper Pub- assault on Delucca Rolle in which occurred after the lishers Association (NNPA) Fort Lauderdale,” said teen attempted to recover a president and CEO Dr. Chavis, a longtime civil cell phone of another teen Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., rights activist and member after a fight. Westside Gazette publisher of the famed Wilmington The incident was caught Bobby Henry and the late Ten, a group who were on video and sparked a Trayvon Martin’s Mother wrongly arrested and con- firestorm after it was shared

NNPA PHOTO A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 Black Teens Receive 11 Life Sentences in Crime Where No One Was Hurt

BY STACY M. BROWN ducked into the back of the bail set at $11 million, piled In 2012, Rayford Sr.wrote Gov. Jerry Brown signed a NNPA Newswire hosts’ home to play video on. a letter to then-U.S. Attorney bill that allows judges to Correspondent games. While there, he said On October 25, 2004, General Eric Holder seeking decide against imposing he heard the commotion Juan Rayford Jr. was sen- relief, but there was no prison-sentence enhance- At 17, Juan Rayford Jr. between a friend and another tenced to 220 years, plus — response. Most recently, he’s ments of 10 or more years in was like so many other teens individual. 11 life terms. written to California Attorney cases where firearms are used with big dreams – he wanted “The friend and the Glass received a similar General Xavier Becerra, an to commit a felony. to escape his hardscrabble other guy had a long-stand- sentence. outspoken proponent of Crim- The state boasts some of Now, 32-years-old, having been incarcerated for 15 neighborhood and play col- ing beef and it spilled over The sentences appear to inal Justice Reform. the most severe sentence years, Juan Rayford Jr. lege football and perhaps to a fight and Juan and violate the Eighth Amend- Becerra’s spokesman told enhancements in the country remains in a San Diego- make it into the NFL. everybody came running,” ment to the United States NNPA Newswire that the with more than 100 separate area prison with freedom But a fateful 2004 night in said Juan Sr., who lived in Constitution. case is headed toward the code sections that add years to now his primary dream. the northern Los Angeles Virginia at the time of the “My son’s sentence is state Supreme Court and, a person’s prison or jail sen- County city of Lancaster, incident and now lives in manifestly excessive, which therefore, he couldn’t com- tence, according to the Public noted that Rayford and quickly turned those dreams Texas. “Shots were fired, constitutes, in effect, cruel and ment. Policy Institute of California. Dupree were sentenced to into a lifelong nightmare. and when the police came, unusual punishment,” Ray- A 2012 Human Rights One of the most com- eleven consecutive life sen- Rayford had just returned they took names and want- ford Sr. said. “The only wit- Watch report noted that the monly used sentence tences for “allegedly shooting to school to complete credits ed to know who did what.” nesses for the prosecution state of California had de enhancements was the five at a house where eleven peo- toward his diploma and what “My son did nothing were the owner of the house facto sentenced 301 people to year enhancement that comes ple lived. he’d hoped would be a shot wrong, he had no gun and and her 15-year old daugh- die in its prisons for crimes with the use of a firearm. “No one was injured, and at playing football, or, at there were some shots fired ter,” Rayford Sr. said. they committed when they Using the five year enhance- Juan has maintained his inno- minimum, a shot at getting but nobody was hit, nobody “The mother and the were under the age of 18. ment, nearly 100,000 years cence since day one. out of the city that sits north was hurt,” he said. daughter gave statements to They could not be legally have been added to the sen- “Nevertheless, he was of LosAngeles and the cross- After questioning the police the night the inci- sentenced to death — in 2005, tences of people currently in prosecuted under the Kill roads of the steamy hot and everyone there, prosecutors dent occurred, which stated the Supreme Court found the custody. Zone Theory which elimi- dry Antelope and Mojave appeared to hone in on Ray- that Juan Jr. was there, but he death penalty unconstitutional “I hope this bill will lead nates the need for the prose- deserts. ford Jr. and another teen, was not one of the shooters. for juveniles. to more fair and equitable cutor to prove the element of Rayford’s mother moved Dupree Glass. “At the trial their state- However, theirs is literally sentencing in cases involving specific intent when charging him to Lancaster to keep her Although no one was ments changed, and Juan Jr. a “life” sentence, having been guns where no one is hurt,” attempted murder as long as son away from the influence shot or injured and the had a court appointed attorney sentenced to prison for the said Democratic Sen. Steven the individuals are standing of the gangs and violence that home owner and other wit- who called no witnesses on rest of their lives with no Bradford of Gardena, Calif. within a ‘kill zone.’” have led to as much blood- nesses initially said the his behalf,” he said. chance of parole or opportuni- “Longer sentences do not The kill zone is an shed as Rayford’s dad, Juan teens weren’t involved, or Legal experts said it ty for release. deter crime, but instead dis- ambiguous area defined by Rayford Sr., saw in all of his at least did not possess a defies reason and proportion- Sentences like these proportionately increase the prosecutor which results years in the military. gun, Rayford Jr. and Glass ality as the Eighth Amend- underscore how the state of racial disparities in prison in excessive attempted mur- Rayford’s parents were were charged with 11 ment forbids extreme sen- California spends $12 billion populations and they greatly der charges. divorced, but both pushed for counts of attempted murder. tences that are ‘grossly dis- annually on its prisons. increase the population of The petition by Innocence their child to succeed. At trial, both Rayford proportionate’ to the crime Further, Human Rights incarcerated persons,” Brad- Rights of Orange County was However, they were both and Glass were forced to and directs judges to exercise Watch noted that the United ford said. granted by the California aware that the Antelope Val- depend upon overworked their wise judgment in assess- States is now the only country For Rayford Jr. and Supreme Court in December ley wasn’t immune to gangs public defenders. They ing the proportionality of all in the world that imposes life Dupree Glass, there could 2016 and they’re currently and the related complica- were offered a deal: 15 forms of punishment. sentences on youth for crimes finally be some hope. waiting for the Court to hear tions that are too often visit- years in prison. Now,32 years old, having committed when they were In 2014, the nonprofit the case. ed upon young African “I’m not guilty,” Ray- been incarcerated for 15 under the age of 18, and that legal entity, the group, Inno- “Juan isn’t bitter, he isn’t Americans, especially where ford Jr. pled to his father years, Rayford Jr.remains in a the number of youth given cence Rights of Orange angry,” Rayford Sr., said. “He law enforcement and (ulti- and all who would listen. San Diego-area prison with that sentence has continued to County, filed writs of habeas prays every day and he does mately) America’s system of His plea, however, fell freedom now his primary increase. Eighty-Five percent corpus on their behalf. what he’s supposed to do and justice are involved. on deaf ears. dream. of those sentenced to life In a statement posted on we are hopeful that the Court While at a house party Zealous prosecutors, Meanwhile, his father terms are individuals of color. their website, Innocence will soon hear the case and with some friends, Juan Jr. who successfully requested fights daily for him. In 2017, then-California Rights of Orange County grant his freedom.” NCNW Hosts National GirlTech Town Hall and Forum

BY LAUREN POTEAT question that my generation who was also a scientist,” address, attendees were resentatives Technology NNPA Newswire Washing- should be reaching out to Cofield said, of the first also allowed to partake in Counsel, Meagan Sunn; ton Correspondent the younger generations for, Black female self-made two specialized breakout and Black Women’s as we [the elders] begin to millionaire in the U.S., who discussions focused on tele- Roundtable Senior Tech- As the U.S. continues to reach back and push the specialized in Black hair- health/telemedicine, cyber- nology Policy Advisor, push towards a more infor- next generations forward.” care products. “But often security and data privacy. Joycelyn Tate, who ended mation-based economy, job Creatively coined “Girl- times when we think about Some of the speakers the event with a nationwide opportunities in the fields Tech,” and deemed a neces- who she was, we don’t for these sessions included call to action and aware- of science, technology, sary space for the “opportu- think about her being a Global Health Access Insti- ness. engineering and mathemat- nity to meet education” by chemist and a business sci- tute Director, Dr. Clishia “Diversity is what I call ics (STEM) have become NCNW Executive Director entist. We would be remiss Taylor; Johns Hopkins being invited to the dance more lucrative and neces- Janis Mathis, the April 30th to not think of her as being School of Nursing Assistant and inclusion is being asked sary than ever. event brought together over one of the top innovators of Professor, Dr. Yvonne to actually dance,” Tate However, according to a dozen Black female lead- our time.” Commodore-Mensah; and said. “The reason diversity the Pew Research Center, PHOTO CREDIT: NCN ers in the fields STEM and “And so, I think it is National Cybersecurity and inclusion are both Black American workers headquarters, located in welcomed keynote speaker, important for us to begin Institute Program Director, important is because we still remain largely under- Washington, D.C. Natalie Madeira Cofield, the conversation with our Dr. Amelia Estwick, who have to be in the room as represented in the STEM “Our goal [with this founder and CEO of Walk- real contributions, because helped segue guests into the women and minorities in workforce, accounting for meeting] is to further lead, er’s Legacy and Founda- that is our beginning and National Town Hall. order to be able to see only nine percent of all advocate for and empower tion, a global platform for strength and not a begin- With a theme of ‘inclu- what’s going on, and we STEM jobs—with Black women of African descent the professional and entre- ning and weakness,” sion and diversity’ in the have to feel that inclusion, females representing the and to provide our priceless preneurial multicultural Cofield continued. “I think STEM workforce, the in order to make technology lowest percentage of these and powerful young people woman. it’s very easy for people to National Town Hall fea- relevant. As it stands now, statistics. an opportunity of inspira- “We are here to talk begin ‘us’ at a point of ‘dis- tured guest speakers, most technology is created With a vision to drive tion, information and assur- about women in tech, advantage,’ even though we including National Action by White men and is thus, more Black females into the ance as they go forward in women in science, women have been innovators for so Network Washington D.C. often times not relevant to fields of STEM, Dr. John- life and do what it is that in STEM, and so I thought long.” Bureau Chief, Ebonie us. So, we must be in the netta B. Cole, the newly- they know they need to, about Madame CJ Walker, Following the keynote Riley; U.S. House of Rep- room.” elected president and CEO particularly in the fields of of the National Council of STEM, often underrepre- Negro Women (NCNW), sented by African Ameri- Virginia Educator Wins 2019 National Teacher of the Year recently lead a major cans,” Dr. Cole said. BY STACY M. BROWN ation that he looks forward Published three times National Town Hall with a “On the question of NNPA Newswire to helping lead a conversa- by Yale University, Robin- special focus on Black mil- technology… I am not that Correspondent tion about the students son has received numerous lennial women and career woke,” Dr. Cole jokingly whom he calls “the most awards for his accomplish- development at the NCNW continued. “That is the Rodney Robinson, a 19- vulnerable in society” and ments in and out of the year teaching veteran who how the nation can address classroom, most notably the became a teacher to honor the school-to-prison-pipe- R.E.B. Award for Teaching his mother and who strug- line that has pushed too Excellence. gled to receive an education many kids out of school. He is a member of Rich- after being denied one as a “This year, I hope to be mond Mayor Levar child due to segregation and the voice for my students Stoney’s Education Com- PHOTO CREDIT: NCN poverty in rural Virginia, and all students who feel pact Team, which includes was named the 2019 unseen, unheard, unappre- politicians, educators, busi- mental health services in National Teacher of the ciated and undervalued in ness leaders, and communi- schools and singles out the Year by the Council of America,” Robinson said. ty leaders, and is working stigma surrounding treat- Chief State School Officers In 2015, Robinson start- with city leaders and local ment. (CCSSO). ed teaching at Virgie Bin- colleges to recruit under- As teacher of the year, Robinson, who teaches ford Education Center in an represented male teachers CCSO officials said Robin- at Virgie Binford Education effort to better understand into the field of education. son will have a heightened Center which is a school the school-to-prison Robinson has also platform to advocate for the inside the Richmond Juve- pipeline. worked with Pulitzer Award students who are being left nile Justice Center, was His classroom is a col- winning author James Fore- behind by budget cuts and a commended by CCSSO for laborative partnership man on developing curricu- system that emphasizes creating “a positive school between himself and his lum units on race, class, and punitive discipline over culture by empowering his students and is anchored in punishment as a part of the preventative and rehabilita- students – many of whom him providing a civic cen- Yale Teacher’s Institute. tive measures. have experienced trauma – tered education that pro- Robinson, who earned a “I want school coun- to become civically-minded motes social-emotional Bachelor of arts in history selors, I want conflict medi- social advocates who use growth, Robinson said. from Virginia State Univer- ators, I want restorative jus- their skills and voices to He uses the knowledge sity and a master’s in edu- tice, I want people to come affect physical and policy he has gained from his stu- cational administration and in and actually work with changes at their school and dents to develop alternative supervision from Virginia the kids and not just put a in their communities.” programs to prevent stu- Commonwealth University, kid in handcuffs whenever Robinson told the dents from entering the has focused a great deal of there is a minor disagree- National Education Associ- school-to-prison pipeline. his efforts on the need for ment,” Robinson said. 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Mother’s Day is the their lives; especially with future as long as there are grand mommy of family the climate we have in the children being born into holidays. More flowers, world today. When I think this world. If we want candy and cards are sold back on my childhood, it the next generation to for this day than any other was my grandmother who practice love and kind- (including Valentine’s gave me my roots and ness towards other human Day). Have you ever tried foundation of who I am beings, we must show to get a table at a restau- today. and exhibit that same en- rant on this special day? It takes a village to ergy towards others today. Most restaurants won’t raise a child and grand- Children don’t practice so I have many things what you think will hap- thers and relatives meet even take reservations parents play a key role much what they hear, but to tell you, but can- pen doesn’t happen. Well, the challenge. Congratu- due to the onslaught of re- in the village. It is in- rather more of what they not tell you all. A while no one else to look to late them! Help them [if quests. The sad part about cumbent upon us to pass see. back someone asked me, but yourself. How about they don’t try to put all all of this is that, for some down family history and Oprah said, “I believe “What’s wrong with you this, “You’re forced into the load on you] They women, it is the only time knowledge if we expect to the choice to become a [when I wrote my article a situation only to learn are soldiers! Brave with they get fussed over and keep it alive. Part of my mother is the choice to on eggs]?” Some people when your mind is more tenacity and endurance! given special attention. passion or pastime is to become one of the great- don’t have vision and mature…you understand They are wondrous hu- Motherhood is a tough research my family’s his- est spiritual teachers there don’t put two-and-two there’s another option.. man beings! I’m serious. job and to raise a family tory. I enjoy learning; not is.” I believe it goes even together. For those who you look back and you Not every biological fa- and pour into their lives is only about the ethnicities deeper; we must put the paid attention, it was a want to blame, but you ther or mother who is not a commitment that lasts a and culture of my various love of God in their hearts prophetic article; because find all that will indo is the home is a repug- lifetime. It takes love, pa- family members, but also and make sure they grow not far off, there came the bring tremendous anxiety nant person. All are not. tience and discipline. The the community and envi- up with core values and big news on: third trimes- on yourself and hinder Circumstances can bring word discipline means ronment from which they principles that will guide ter abortion, right to life you from moving for- unspeakable difficulties. to be a pupil or student, came. When we learn the decisions they make and other topics directly ward, because you’re too There are also situations which means that as we about not just our lineage, during their lifetime. If related to the embryo and busy thinking about the where we have homeless- teach our children, we but also about the factors they have no center in the fetus! {I just wanted past instead of looking ness and children in fos- also continue to learn how (environment) surround- which to return when to say that. It’s been on into a brighter future.” ter homes. Wow! I met a to be and give our best. ing them, we gain insight tough decisions must be my mind for weeks to tell Most everyone (I think) woman who is married I feel blessed and as to why our ancestors made, they will fall to you.} What about blame? wants to blame someone and has five children she grateful to be the mother might have made certain the wayside and become We say, “You made that or something for their and her husband were of two beautiful children choices. We become who unbalanced. We can help decision.” Listen. Not state in life. I have seen so compatible that they and now also two beauti- we are as a result of both them by providing a lega- everything that happens in life the residuals of not raised five foster children ful grandchildren. Just a nature and nurture. cy that will heal the world to individuals is their well thought out deci- the oldest was about forty couple of weeks ago, my I want my grandchil- and make it a better place fault. Sometimes, a per- sions. Do we still believe years old! I said, “You de- son and daughter-in-love dren to respect the dif- for all. It’s called love. son thinks re-thinks and it is better to wait and serve a medal!” Teach the had their second child, my ferences of others, but to still comes up with the be married before hav- children. Jeanette Grattan first granddaughter, Si- also be proud of who they Healing Without wrong decision. Maybe ing children? Do we yet Parker, Ph.D., Superin- ena Rose! I have always are, where they’ve come Hate: It’s a choice. It’s a they don’t learn it’s a believe in marriage or tendent Today’s Fresh loved being a mother and from and the sacrifices lifestyle. Pass it on! bad decision until years a myth---just old-fash- Start Charter School; au- people who know me their ancestors made for later. When a decision ioned? How has the ne- thor, speaker, All rights come to know my chil- them to have the oppor- Visit www.WendyEn- is made and a person is cessity of having to raise reserved copyright: Will dren as well. Back in the tunities they have in this terprises.com, www.Sea- ready to blame the results children without biologi- You Marry Me; Inquir- day, as a single mother, world. Sometimes it feels sonofGreatness.com and on someone else, what cal fathers and mothers ing Minds Want to Know. my children grew up in- and looks like our society www.forgivingforliving. can or what does that effected the equation of askdrjeanette.successon- tertwined in just about is going backwards (and org to learn more. Wendy produce? All I can say society. There have been [email protected] everything I did. Now, as to some extent there are is an international coach, is, “Once you think the both positive and nega- a grandmother, I feel an many strides that have consultant, author and best you can, weighing tives. 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(A registrant who Donna Dymally, 9190 West Original CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material Olympic Blvd. Suite #127, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section Beverly Hills, CA 90212; CA CNS-3251559# for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change Professions code that the by: An Individual in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County Invite Bids statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor transact business under the NAME STATEMENT 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to fictitious business name or File No. 2019116024 For The Construction Of: in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars names listed above on N/A The following person(s) is a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name S/ Salmon Paul Daniels, in this statement is true and Krush Coalition, 2025 N. Joint Outfall “F” Unit 3 Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1 Statement must be filed Owner correct. (A registrant who Keene Ave., Los Angeles, before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed declares as true any material CA 90059, County of LA (Bid Opening June 11, 2019 - Estimate January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): $5,000,000 - $6,000,000) Business Name Statement Angeles on April 29, 2019 17913 of the Business and Josiah A. Lewis III, 2025 N. must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the Keene Ave., Los Angeles, CA Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 90059 The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor Virgie Joyce Woolfolk, 2025 Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to N. Keene Ave., Los Angeles, Structure Construction; Manhole Shafting; Shoring the use in this state of a at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars CA 90059 Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). This business is conducted Design; Asphalt; Concrete; FRP Pipe; CIPP Liner; in violation of the rights of in the office of the County S/ Donna Dymally, Owner by: an Unincorporated another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed Association other than a Reinforcing Steel; Epoxy Coating or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los Partnership 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires Angeles on May 1, 2019 The registrant commenced to transact business under The Sanitation Districts encourage participation of Professions Code). 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with Original in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section the fictitious business name minority, women, disadvantaged, disabled veterans, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above on and small business enterprises. CNS-3251757# 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires 04/2019 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of at the end of five years from I declare that all information a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who Plans and Specifications may be obtained NAME STATEMENT declares as true any material at the Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided File No. 2019105697 before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Professions code that the 1. PERSONAL TOUCH must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor and click on “New Construction Projects” LLC, 2. PERSONAL TOUCH The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to CNS-3251655# CHIROPRACTIC, 6820 LA does not of itself authorize in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars TIJERA BLVD STE 208, LOS the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE to transact business under ANGELES, CA 90045 County Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name S/ Josiah A Lewis III, General FOR CHANGE OF NAME the fictitious business name of LOS ANGELES in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Partner CITY OF Case No. 19STCP01287 or names listed above on Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed Superior Court of California, 05/2019 PERSONAL TOUCH or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of Los LOS ANGELES County of Los Angeles I declare that all information OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement Angeles on May 2, 2019 Petition of: Jeannette Dishon in this statement is true and LLC, 6820 LA TIJERA BLVD., Professions Code). must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with Zellis for Change of Name correct. (A registrant who STE 208, LOS ANGELES, CA Amended Filing Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section TO ALL INTERESTED declares as true any material 90045 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO PERSONS: matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by CNS-3251710# does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires THE Petitioner Jeannette Dishon 17913 of the Business and a limited liability company LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a at the end of five years from CITY OF LOS ANGELES Zellis filed a petition with this Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, court for a decree changing registrant knows to be false business on 06/2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of in the office of the County that for the past three years, names as follows: is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided there remained unclaimed Jeannette Dishon Zellis to punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and File No. 2019114420 or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section with the Police Department of Jeannette Michon Baldwin exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires the City of Los Angeles monies Zellis ($1,000)). declares as true any material (are) doing business as: Professions Code). 40 days after any change held in the account known as The Court orders that all S/ Michelle King CFO matter pursuant to Section CDA Ministries Int’l, 1758 Original in the facts set forth in the the “UNCLAIMED MONIES persons interested in this 3rd Gen 17913 of the Business and West 51st Street, Los 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 statement pursuant to Section SEIZED INCIDENTAL TO matter appear before this This statement was filed Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90062, County CNS-3251681# 17913 other than a change ARREST TRUST FUND” court at the hearing indicated with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false of LA; Mailing Address: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of which were seized between below to show cause, if any, Angeles on April 29, 2019 is guilty of a misdemeanor 1758 West 51st Street, Los a registered owner. A new November 6, 1997 and April why the petition for change of NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to Angeles, CA 90062 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name 1, 2016. The amount of the name should not be granted. Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed unclaimed monies is: Any person objecting to the 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). Carl D. Anderson, 1758 West File No. 2019105284 before the expiration. Effective $389,990.93 name changes described Statement generally expires PERSONAL TOUCH 51st Street, Los Angeles, CA The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Claims for return of these above must file a written at the end of five years from OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 90062 (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement monies held must be filed with objection that includes the the date on which it was filed LLC This business is conducted 1. REBRAND LOS ANGELES, must be accompanied by the the City of Los Angeles Office reasons for the objection at in the office of the County S/ SHARON PICKFORD, by: An Individual 2. THE RE BRAND Affidavit of Identity form. of the City Clerk, Room 395 least two court days before Clerk, except, as provided Owner The registrant commenced to CLOTHING COMPANY, 3. The filing of this statement City Hall, 200 North Spring the matter is scheduled to in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed transact business under the RE BRAND WATTS, 4. THE does not of itself authorize Street, Los Angeles, CA be heard and must appear 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of fictitious business name or RE BRAND CLOTHING the use in this state of a 90012 BEFORE Thursday, at the hearing to show cause 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on names listed above on N/A COMPANY LLC, 1148 Fictitious Business Name JULY 8, 2019. why the petition should not be in the facts set forth in the 04/22/2019. I declare that all information EAST 87TH PLACE, LOS in violation of the rights of THE AFORESAID MONIES granted. If no written objection statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90002 County another under Federal, State, WILL BECOME PROPERTY is timely filed, the court may 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section OF THE CITY OF LOS grant the petition without a in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 14411 et seq., Business and ANGELES ON JULY 8, 2019 hearing. a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section 72230, LOS ANGELES, CA Professions Code). DATED: April 23, 2019 Notice of Hearing: Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and 90002 Original CLAIRE BARTELS, CITY Date: June 18, 2019, Time: Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Registered owner(s): 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 TREASURER in the office of the County registrant knows to be false ROGER J. SCOTT JR., CNS-3251553# 10:30 AM, Dept.: 44, Room: before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL OFFICE OF FINANCE CITY 418 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor 693 STANLEY AVE, LONG OF LOS ANGELES The address of the court Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to BEACH, CA 90814 5/9, 5/16/19 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CNS-3248192# is 111 N. Hill Street, Los must be accompanied by the NAME STATEMENT Angeles, CA 90012 Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change ($1,000)). a limited liability company LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the S/ Carl D. Anderson, Owner The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2019116576 A copy of this Order to Show The filing of this statement The following person(s) is Cause shall be published at does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed business on 03/2017. 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information (are) doing business as: least once each week for four the use in this state of a Soap Serenity, 11914 successive weeks prior to Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Angeles on May 1, 2019 in this statement is true and CIVIL a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Belhaven Street, Los the date set for hearing on in violation of the rights of Angeles, CA 90059, County the petition in the following another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section of LA newspaper of general or common law (See Section Registered owner(s): circulation, printed in this 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from Professions code that the Foxxy Davis, 11914 Belhaven county: Los Angeles Sentinel Professions Code). Street, Los Angeles, CA FOR CHANGE OF NAME Date: April 15, 2019 Original Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false Case No. 19CHCP00123 must be accompanied by the in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor 90059 Edward B. Moreton, Jr. 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 This business is conducted Superior Court of California, Judge of the Superior Court CNS-3251771# Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 The registrant commenced to Petition of: Jason Alejandro CNS-3247545# does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). Wan León for Change of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a 40 days after any change THE RE BRAND CLOTHING transact business under the Name NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the COMPANY LLC fictitious business name or TO ALL INTERESTED File No. 2019112456 in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section S/ ROGER J SCOTT JR, names listed above on n/a PERSONS: The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Managing Member I declare that all information Petitioner Jason A. Wan León (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section in the residence address of This statement was filed in this statement is true and filed a petition with this court FICTITIOUS JC Martinezconstruction, 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who for a decree changing names BUSINESS 3113 W. 74 St, Los Angeles, Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on declares as true any material as follows: CA 90043, County of LA Filing with Changes Statement must be filed 04/19/2019. matter pursuant to Section Jason Alejandro Wan León to NAMES Registered owner(s): 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Jason Alejandro Razo Wan Julio Cesar Martinez, 3113 W CNS-3251749# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the The Court orders that all 74 St, Los Angeles, CA 90043 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false persons interested in this This business is conducted must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor matter appear before this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by: An Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to court at the hearing indicated NAME STATEMENT The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars below to show cause, if any, File No. 2019113618 to transact business under File No. 2019105730 does not of itself authorize in the office of the County ($1,000)). why the petition for change of The following person(s) is the fictitious business name The following person(s) is the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided S/ Foxxy Davis, Owner name should not be granted. (are) doing business as: or names listed above on (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Any person objecting to the Tea Dinner Tea Belizean 04/2019 SHELIA’S COZY PLACE, in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los name changes described Cuisine, 1419 West 79th I declare that all information 3649 S. MUIRFIELD ROAD, another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change Angeles on May 2, 2019 above must file a written Street, Los Angeles, CA in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES, CA 90016 or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with objection that includes the 90047, County of LA correct. (A registrant who County of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section reasons for the objection at Registered owner(s): declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Professions Code). 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name least two court days before Shannon Linares, 1419 West matter pursuant to Section PERSON TOUCH Original in the residence address of Statement generally expires the matter is scheduled to 79th Street, Los Angeles, CA 17913 of the Business and OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from be heard and must appear 90047 Professions code that the LLC, 6820 LA TIJERA BLVD., CNS-3251705# Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed at the hearing to show cause Krishaun Waite, 1419 West registrant knows to be false STE 208, LOS ANGELES, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed in the office of the County why the petition should not be 79th Street, Los Angeles, CA is guilty of a misdemeanor 90045; State of Incorporation: before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided granted. If no written objection 90047 punishable by a fine not to CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section is timely filed, the court may This business is conducted exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires grant the petition without a by: a general partnership ($1,000)). a limited liability company File No. 2019113462 must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change hearing. The registrant commenced to S/ Julio Cesar Martinez, The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Notice of Hearing: transact business under the Owner business on 02/2019. (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Date: 06/18/2019, Time: 8:30 fictitious business name or This statement was filed I declare that all information Hype Booth LA, 2126 W. does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change AM, Dept.: F49 names listed above on N/A with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and 92nd Street, Los Angeles, the use in this state of a in the residence address of The address of the court I declare that all information Angeles on April 29, 2019 correct. (A registrant who CA 90047, County of LA Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new is 9425 Penfield Avenue, in this statement is true and NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Chatsworth, CA 91311 correct. (A registrant who Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section William Robert Washington, another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed A copy of this Order to Show declares as true any material 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and 2126 W. 92nd Street, Los or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Cause shall be published at matter pursuant to Section Statement generally expires Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90047 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious least once each week for four 17913 of the Business and at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false Daniella Mattie Washington, Professions Code). Business Name Statement successive weeks prior to Professions code that the the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor 2126 W. 92nd Street, Los Filing with Changes must be accompanied by the the date set for hearing on registrant knows to be false in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to Angeles, CA 90047 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 Affidavit of Identity form. the petition in the following is guilty of a misdemeanor Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted CNS-3251567# The filing of this statement newspaper of general punishable by a fine not to in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). by: A Married Couple LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize circulation, printed in this exceed one thousand dollars 17920, where it expires PERSON TOUCH The registrant commenced to the use in this state of a county: Los Angeles Sentinel ($1,000)). 40 days after any change OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Date: April 23, 2019 S/ Shannon Linares, Owner in the facts set forth in the LLC fictitious business name or NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of David B. Gelfound This statement was filed statement pursuant to Section S/ SHARON PICKFORD, names listed above on N/A File No. 2019114855 another under Federal, State, Judge of the Superior Court with the County Clerk of Los 17913 other than a change Owner I declare that all information The following person(s) is or common law (See Section 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 Angeles on April 30, 2019 in the residence address of This statement was filed in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and CNS-3247571# NOTICE-In accordance with a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who Frekwent Beauty, 1540 W. Professions Code). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on declares as true any material 104th St., Los Angeles, CA Original Subdivision (a) of Section 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement must be filed 04/22/2019. matter pursuant to Section 90047, County of LA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): CNS-3251552# Statement generally expires before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL FOR CHANGE OF NAME at the end of five years from January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Dominique Allen, 1540 W. Case No. 19STCP00564 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false 104th St., Los Angeles, CA the date on which it was filed Business Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Superior Court of California, in the office of the County must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor 90047 County of Los Angeles at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT Clerk, except, as provided Affidavit of Identity form. File No. 2019111177 Petition of: Eliseo Emmanuel in Subdivision (b) of Section The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars by: An Individual Amaya for Change of Name in the office of the County ($1,000)). The registrant commenced to The following person(s) is 17920, where it expires does not of itself authorize (are) doing business as: TO ALL INTERESTED 40 days after any change the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided S/ William Robert Washington, transact business under the PERSONS: in Subdivision (b) of Section Husband fictitious business name or Kapsule, 3731 Grayburn in the facts set forth in the Fictitious Business Name Ave, Los Angeles, CA Petitioner Eliseo Emmanuel statement pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires This statement was filed names listed above on N/A Amaya filed a petition with this 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information 90018, County of LA; Mailing 17913 other than a change another under Federal, State, Address: P.O. Box 561206, court for a decree changing in the residence address of or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the Angeles on April 30, 2019 in this statement is true and names as follows: statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Los Angeles, CA 90056 a registered owner. A new 14411 et seq., Business and Registered owner(s): Eliseo Emmanuel Amaya to Fictitious Business Name Professions Code). 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Hector Estuardo Garcia in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section Kiara Hatcher, 3731 Grayburn Statement must be filed Original Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018 The Court orders that all before the expiration. Effective 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and persons interested in this Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from Professions code that the This business is conducted January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CNS-3251765# by: An Individual matter appear before this Business Name Statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false court at the hearing indicated before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to must be accompanied by the transact business under the below to show cause, if any, Affidavit of Identity form. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to why the petition for change of NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or The filing of this statement names listed above on N/A name should not be granted. does not of itself authorize File No. 2019112148 must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). Any person objecting to the The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change S/ Dominique Allen, Owner I declare that all information the use in this state of a in this statement is true and name changes described Fictitious Business Name (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed above must file a written Zion’s Den, 1040 W 220th does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who in violation of the rights of declares as true any material objection that includes the another under Federal, State, St., Torrance, CA 90502, the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Angeles on May 1, 2019 reasons for the objection at County of LA Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section or common law (See Section 17913 of the Business and least two court days before 14411 et seq., Business and Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section the matter is scheduled to Sharion Matthews, 1040 W another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Professions Code). registrant knows to be false be heard and must appear Original 220th St., Torrance, CA 90502 or common law (See Section Statement must be filed Statement generally expires at the hearing to show cause This business is conducted 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 punishable by a fine not to why the petition should not be CNS-3251782# by: an individual Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed granted. If no written objection LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The registrant commenced to Original Filing Business Name Statement in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars is timely filed, the court may transact business under the 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). grant the petition without a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name or CNS-3251728# Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Kiara Hatcher, Owner hearing. NAME STATEMENT names listed above on N/A LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires This statement was filed Notice of Hearing: File No. 2019 112392 I declare that all information does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los Date: June 11, 2019, Time: The following person(s) is in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Angeles on April 26, 2019 10:30 AM, Dept.: 44, Room: (are) doing business as: correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with 418 (1) LA Luxe Styles, (2) declares as true any material File No. 2019111780 in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section The address of the court is Skinny Feet, (3) Smart Start matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name 111 North Hill Street, Los Plus+, (4) South Bay Auto 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires Angeles, CA 90012 Resourcing, 22330 Meyler Professions code that the Health & Wellness Med, CLI, 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from A copy of this Order to Show St., Unit 11, Torrance, CA registrant knows to be false 5500 S. Western Ave Unit Professions Code). Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Cause shall be published at 90502, County of LA is guilty of a misdemeanor 2, Los Angeles, CA 90062, Original before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County least once each week for four Mailing Address: PO Box 163, punishable by a fine not to County of Los Angeles 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided successive weeks prior to Torrance, CA 90507 exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): CNS-3251696# Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section the date set for hearing on Articles of Incorporation or ($1,000)). Salmon Paul Daniels, 5500 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires the petition in the following Organization Number: AI S/ Sharion Matthews, Owner S. Western Ave Unit 2, Los Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change newspaper of general #ON: 4243737 This statement was filed Angeles, CA 90062 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the circulation, printed in this Registered owner(s): with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section county: Los Angeles Sentinel 3rd Gen, 22330 Meyler St., Angeles on April 29, 2019 by: An Individual File No. 2019114870 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Date: April 23, 2019 Unit 11, Torrance, CA 90502; NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant commenced The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Edward B. Moreton, Jr. CA Subdivision (a) of Section to transact business under (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Judge of the Superior Court This business is conducted 17920, a Fictitious Name the fictitious business name Celebrity Media, 9190 West another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 by: a Corporation Statement generally expires or names listed above on Olympic Blvd. Suite #127, or common law (See Section Statement must be filed CNS-3247551# The registrant commenced at the end of five years from 04/2015 Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL I declare that all information County of LA January 1, 2014, the Fictitious A-6A-13 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY THURSDAY, MAY 9, 20199, 2014

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Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars 01/2019 Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change ($1,000)). I declare that all information Mauricio Nolberto Corado, in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the S/ Oleria Debose, Owner in this statement is true and 4827 Elm Wood Apt #6, Los another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Angeles, CA 90004 or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Warren Bernard Maxwell Jr, 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed the use in this state of a in the residence address of Angeles on April 22, 2019 matter pursuant to Section 1411 S Van Ness Ave #3, Los Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Angeles, CA 90019 Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Chevell Clewis, 619 Kingsley 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 Business Name Statement another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Dr I 109, Los Angeles, CA CNS-3246760# must be accompanied by the or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor 90004 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted The filing of this statement Professions Code). Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars by: A General Partnership FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize Original must be accompanied by the in the office of the County ($1,000)). The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided S/ Yvette Green, Owner transact business under the File No. 2019100946 Fictitious Business Name CNS-3249599# The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed fictitious business name or The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los names listed above on N/A (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Angeles on April 23, 2019 I declare that all information Drippest Apparel, 10400 or common law (See Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Inglewood Ave Apt. D, 14411 et seq., Business and NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Inglewood, CA 90304, Professions Code). File No. 2019101576 another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material County of LA Original The following person(s) is or common law (See Section in the residence address of Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Deshawn Russell, 10400 CNS-3246337# FRESH DRIP DETAILING, Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Inglewood Ave D, Inglewood, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 3019 RODEO RD, LOS Original Statement must be filed in the office of the County registrant knows to be false CA 90304 ANGELES, CA 90018 County 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of LOS ANGELES CNS-3249419# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to by: An Individual NAME STATEMENT Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced File No. 2019102472 ADAM BURTON III , 3019 must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change ($1,000)). to transact business under The following person(s) is RODEO RD, LOS ANGELES, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the S/ Chevell Clewis, Partner the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: CA 90018 NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed or names listed above on 1. Homerun Community This business is conducted by File No. 2019111372 does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los 04/2019 Linkage and Support, 2. an Individual The following person(s) is the use in this state of a in the residence address of Angeles on April 22, 2019 I declare that all information Homerun, 4859 W. Saluson The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Ave 739, Los Angeles, CA business on N/A. Start To Finish Employment in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who 90056, County of LA I declare that all information Services LLC, 9146 Haas another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Registered owner(s): in this statement is true and Ave., Los Angeles, CA or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Homerun Community Linkage correct. (A registrant who 90047, County of LA 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and and Support, 4859 W. Slauson declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Professions Code). Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Ave 739, Los Angeles, CA matter pursuant to Section Start to Finish Employment Original must be accompanied by the in the office of the County registrant knows to be false 90056 17913 of the Business and Services, LLC, 9146 Haas 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted Professions code that the Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047; CNS-3249408# The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to by: A Corporation registrant knows to be false CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced to is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by: the use in this state of a 40 days after any change ($1,000)). transact business under the punishable by a fine not to a Limited Liability Company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the S/ Deshawn Russell, Owner fictitious business name or exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed names listed above on N/A ($1,000)). to transact business under File No. 2019102417 another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information S/ADAM BURTON III, Owner the fictitious business name The following person(s) is or common law (See Section in the residence address of Angeles on April 16, 2019 in this statement is true and This statement was filed or names listed above on (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who with the County Clerk of 04/2019 MAINTENANCE PLUS, 5409 Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Los Angeles County on I declare that all information 9TH AVE, LOS ANGELES, Original Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section 04/17/2019. in this statement is true and CA 90043 County of LOS 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who ANGELES CNS-3249396# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from Professions code that the Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section JOYCE VERRETTE , 5409 must be accompanied by the in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and 9TH AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to at the end of five years from Professions code that the 90043 NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by File No. 2019103911 does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 40 days after any change S/ Tuesday Garth, CFO Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Homerun Community Linkage in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars business on 04/2019. GRIME SOLUTIONS, 3712 in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section and Support, CFO 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). I declare that all information CARMONA AVE. UNIT 3, LOS another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change This statement was filed 40 days after any change S/ Tiffany Weaver, CEO in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90016 County or common law (See Section in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los in the facts set forth in the Start to Finish Employment correct. (A registrant who of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Angeles on April 17, 2019 statement pursuant to Section Services, LLC declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 other than a change This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section LUTHER MILES, 3712 Original Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and CARMONA AVE UNIT 3, LOS 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name a registered owner. A new Angeles on April 26, 2019 Professions code that the ANGELES, CA 90016 CNS-3247064# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false ANNISHA AUBRY, 3712 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement at the end of five years from Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor CARMONA AVE UNIT 3, LOS must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided Business Name Statement at the end of five years from ($1,000)). a General Partnership File No. 2019102376 does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed S/JOYCE VERRETTE, Owner The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County This statement was filed business on N/A. (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of I declare that all information POOPER SWOOPER, 3921 in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and SANTO TOMAS DR #1, LOS another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires 04/17/2019. correct. (A registrant who ANGELES, CA 90008 County or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): Professions Code). a registered owner. A new another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and TURL WESTLEY MOORE , Original Fictitious Business Name or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires Professions code that the 3921 SANTO TOMAS DR #1, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 Statement must be filed 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 CNS-3246733# before the expiration. Effective Professions Code). a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Original Filing Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to an Individual Business Name Statement 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the CNS-3249422# before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). business on 04/2019. NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires S/LUTHER MILES, General I declare that all information File No. 2019076844 The filing of this statement Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Partner in this statement is true and The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of declares as true any material VERONIQUE DESIGNS, Fictitious Business Name File No. 2019111797 The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section 4709 6TH AVENUE, LOS in violation of the rights of The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize in the residence address of 04/18/2019. 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90043 County another under Federal, State, (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section Onefore International, Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false Mailing Address: 4709 6TH 14411 et seq., Business and 22736 Vanowen Street, West in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA Professions Code). Hills, CA 91307, County of LA another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to 90043 Original Articles of Incorporation or or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 Organization Number: AI 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). VERONIQUE GAUTHEROT CNS-3246333# #ON: 201523610188 Professions Code). must be accompanied by the in the office of the County S/TURL WESTLEY MOORE, , 4709 6TH AVENUE, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Registered owner(s): Original Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided Owner ANGELES, CA 90043 Invictus Venture Group LLC, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 22736 Vanowen Street, West CNS-3249416# does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of an Individual NAME STATEMENT Hills, CA 91307; CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2019102474 This business is conducted by: Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the 04/17/2019. business on 08/2018. The following person(s) is a Limited Liability Company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information (are) doing business as: The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and 1. Westhardt Properties to transact business under File No. 2019108743 or common law (See Section in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who LLC, 2. Westhardt, 1976 the fictitious business name The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires declares as true any material La Cienega Blvd. 211, Los or names listed above on (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90034, County 01/2019 Lifting As We Climb Original Filing Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and of LA I declare that all information Consulting, 8939 S. 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Professions code that the Registered owner(s): in this statement is true and Sepulveda Blvd., Suite CNS-3249404# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false Westhardt Properties LLC, correct. (A registrant who 110 #322, Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor 1976 La Cienega Blvd. 211, declares as true any material 90045, County of LA must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to Los Angeles, CA 90034 matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by: 17913 of the Business and Kimani Norrington-Sands, NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). A Limited Liability Company Professions code that the 8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd., File No. 2019107257 does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section S/VERONIQUE The registrant commenced to registrant knows to be false Suite 110 #322, Los Angeles, The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change GAUTHEROT, Owner transact business under the is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90045 (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of This statement was filed fictitious business name or punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted Rebel Nation, 19200 in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of names listed above on N/A exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual Midtown Ave., Carson, CA another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on I declare that all information ($1,000)). The registrant commenced 90746, County of LA or common law (See Section Statement must be filed 03/26/2019. in this statement is true and S/ Ossiola A. Cantrell, CEO to transact business under Articles of Incorporation or 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Invictus Venture Group LLC the fictitious business name Organization Number: AI Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material This statement was filed or names listed above on #ON: 201910110653 Original Filing Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los 03/2019 Registered owner(s): 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and Angeles on April 29, 2019 I declare that all information CJW Enterprise LLC, 19200 CNS-3249392# Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from Professions code that the NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Midtown Ave., Carson, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who 90746; CA does not of itself authorize in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material This business is conducted by: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section a Limited Liability Company NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to File No. 2019098512 in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). the date on which it was filed Professions code that the transact business under the The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change S/ Tuesday Garth, Managing in the office of the County registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the Member Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A FASHION MILITIA 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section Westhardt Properties LLC in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information SHOETIQUE, 4908 OBAMA Professions Code). 17913 other than a change This statement was filed 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and BLVD #2, LOS ANGELES, Original Filing in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los 40 days after any change ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who CA 90016 County of LOS 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 a registered owner. A new Angeles on April 17, 2019 in the facts set forth in the S/ Kimani Norrington-Sands, declares as true any material ANGELES CNS-3247062# Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with statement pursuant to Section Owner matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 other than a change This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and DONNER DUNCAN- before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the DRUMMOND , 2954 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires a registered owner. A new Angeles on April 24, 2019 registrant knows to be false WELLINGTON RD, LOS NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement at the end of five years from Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES, CA 90016 File No. 2019089811 must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars an Individual (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing 1. NOVIS LA: THE LASER does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section Business Name Statement at the end of five years from S/ Galynn Collins, Managing business on 04/2019. PLACE, 2. NOVIS-THE the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed Member I declare that all information LASER PLACE, 9621 Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County CJW Enterprise LLC in this statement is true and VERMONT AVENUE, Los in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Angeles, CA 90044 County of another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires Angeles on April 23, 2019 matter pursuant to Section Mailing Address: 8726 S. 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and SEPULVEDA BLVD #D-632, Professions Code). a registered owner. A new in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Los Angeles, CA 90045 Original Filing Fictitious Business Name another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 Statement must be filed or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor NOVIS LA:THE LASER CNS-3246451# before the expiration. Effective 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to PLACE, LLC, 9621 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Professions Code). a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars VERMONT AVENUE, LOS Business Name Statement Original Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County ($1,000)). ANGELES, CA 90044; State FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided S/DONNER DUNCAN- of Incorporation: CA NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. CNS-3249420# before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section DRUMMOND, Owner This business is conducted by File No. 2019103121 The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires This statement was filed a limited liability company The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on business on N/A. (1) Hazy Adventures, (2) Fictitious Business Name NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section 04/12/2019. I declare that all information Urban Laws Of Power, (3) in violation of the rights of File No. 2019108675 The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Hey Bud (4) Neighborhood another under Federal, State, The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Veterans /Hood Vets 5042 or common law (See Section (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 14411 et seq., Business and Dubailuxuryfashion, Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section CA 90036, County of LA; Professions Code). 7722 Reseda Blvd. Apt. in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Mailing Address: 2501 W 81St Original 59, Reseda, CA 91335- another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Street, Inglewood, CA 90305 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 2859, County of LA; Mailing or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): CNS-3246327# Address: 1862 W Avenue H-4, 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor Darrold Brown, 2501 W 81St LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Lancaster, CA 93534 Professions Code). must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Street, Inglewood, CA 90305 Registered owner(s): Original Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Darkeisha Gigi Edwards, 1862 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 The filing of this statement 40 days after any change ($1,000)). by: an individual NAME STATEMENT W Avenue H-4, Lancaster, CA CNS-3249413# does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the NOVIS LA:THE LASER The registrant commenced File No. 2019102006 93534 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section PLACE, LLC to transact business under The following person(s) is This business is conducted Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change S/ LORI ANN JONES, CEO the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: by: an individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of in the residence address of This statement was filed or names listed above on (1) I’M Lavender Rose, (2) The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of 01/2019 Lavender Rose Production, transact business under the File No. 2019106494 or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on I declare that all information 3500 S Murfield Road, Los fictitious business name or The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed 04/04/2019. in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90016, County names listed above on N/A (are) doing business as: Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who of LA; Mailing Address: 3500 I declare that all information Brighter Future Soaring Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material S Murfield Road, Los Angeles, in this statement is true and Outreach Ministries, 1501 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section CA 90016 correct. (A registrant who West 19th Street, Long CNS-3249398# must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): declares as true any material Beach, CA 90810, County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from Professions code that the Sandra Edmonds, 3500 S matter pursuant to Section of LA The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false Murfield Road, Los Angeles, 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90016 Professions code that the Oleria Debose, 1501 West NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted registrant knows to be false 19th Street, Long Beach, CA File No. 2019107384 Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars by: an individual is guilty of a misdemeanor 90810 The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). The registrant commenced punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change S/ Darrold Brown, Owner to transact business under exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual Low Bottoms Boutique, or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed the fictitious business name ($1,000)). The registrant commenced 1851 1/2 West Florence 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los or names listed above on S/ Darkeisha Gigi Edwards, to transact business under Ave., Los Angeles, CA Professions Code). 17913 other than a change Angeles on April 18, 2019 04/2019 Owner the fictitious business name 90047, County of LA; Mailing Original Filing in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information This statement was filed or names listed above on Address: 300 East 51St, Apt 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and with the County Clerk of Los 04/2013 #105, Los Angeles, CA 90011 CNS-3247139# Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who Angeles on April 24, 2019 I declare that all information Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed Statement generally expires declares as true any material NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Yvette Green, 300 East 51St, before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Apt #105, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material 90047 NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement in the office of the County Professions code that the Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted File No. 2019106015 must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and by: an individual The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor the date on which it was filed Professions code that the The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to in the office of the County registrant knows to be false to transact business under Party Nerds, 619 N Kingsley does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name Dr Apt I 109, Los Angeles, the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on CA 90004, County of LA statement pursuant to Section S/ Sandra Edmonds, Owner THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY MAY 9, 2019 9, 2014 NEWSNEWS LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-14A-7 Celebration of Life Juanita Stephens Scott APRIL 27, 1919 to APRIL 30, 2019 Juanita attended Trade Tech Childcare Provider for her College where she earned a Grandchildren. Juanita also JUANITA STEPHENS War II. In 1943, Juanita Degree in Nursing, Cosme- volunteered with the Amer- SCOTT was born in Natu- transferred to Long Beach, tology and she also earned a ican Red Cross, L A Bridg- ra, Oklahoma on April 27, California where she Teachers Credential. While es, and the Literacy Pro- 1919 to Jessie and Mike worked as a Rosie the Riv- earning her educational de- gram at the Watts Library. Stephens. Juanita was the eter. Her name is among grees Juanita was a fulltime Juanita also took part in eldest of six surviving those honored at the Long parent of six children. Voters’ Registration during children. Juanita came to Beach Rosie the Riveter Juanita worked as a Li- the 1960’s. Juanita worked know the Lord at an early and Interpretive Center. censed Vocational Nurse diligently during the Tom age. Her name is displayed on during the evening shift Bradley Mayoral election. Juanita was raised in a Historical Plaque. and taught Head Start, as Through her many jobs in- Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Juanita worked as a well as a Teacher Assis- cluding a fulltime parent, In 1940, Juanita was em- Window Dresser at Le- tant in Special Education Juanita taught her children ployed by Douglas Air- rner’s Clothing Store, and with LAUSD during the the importance of a rela- craft in Tulsa, Oklahoma a Nurses’ Assistant at Ce- day. After her Retirement, tionship with God, family, as a Riveter during World dar Sinai Hospital. Later she became a fulltime {See SCOTT C-1}

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This statement was filed in the residence address of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is guilty of a misdemeanor in the residence address of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Before taking certain very with the County Clerk of Los a registered owner. A new NAME STATEMENT punishable by a fine not to a registered owner. A new NAME STATEMENT important actions, however, Angeles on April 17, 2019 Fictitious Business Name File No. 2019098961 exceed one thousand dollars Fictitious Business Name File No. 2019071949 the personal representative NOTICE-In accordance with Statement must be filed The following person(s) is ($1,000)). Statement must be filed The following person(s) is will be required to give notice Subdivision (a) of Section before the expiration. Effective (are) doing business as: S/NELSON E MARTINEZ, before the expiration. Effective (are) doing business as: to interested persons unless 17920, a Fictitious Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Betty Jo Lyons Scholarship Owner January 1, 2014, the Fictitious KFJ VEND, 3648 5TH AVE, they have waived notice or Statement generally expires Business Name Statement Guild of Agape Church of This statement was filed Business Name Statement Los Angeles, CA 90018 consented to the proposed at the end of five years from must be accompanied by the LA, 4602 Crenshaw Blvd, with the County Clerk of must be accompanied by the County of LOS ANGELES action.) The independent the date on which it was filed Affidavit of Identity form. Los Angeles, CA 90043, Los Angeles County on Affidavit of Identity form. Articles of Incorporation or administration authority will be in the office of the County The filing of this statement County of LA 03/27/2019. The filing of this statement Organization Number: LLC/AI granted unless an interested Clerk, except, as provided does not of itself authorize Registered owner(s): NOTICE-In accordance with does not of itself authorize No 201701810381 person files an objection to in Subdivision (b) of Section the use in this state of a Evelyn A. Reeves, 4602 Subdivision (a) of Section the use in this state of a Registered owner(s): the petition and shows good 17920, where it expires Fictitious Business Name Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, 17920, a Fictitious Name Fictitious Business Name KARTER, FAIRBANKS & cause why the court should 40 days after any change in violation of the rights of CA 90043; CA Statement generally expires in violation of the rights of JACKSON LLC, 3648 5TH not grant the authority. in the facts set forth in the another under Federal, State, This business is conducted at the end of five years from another under Federal, State, AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA A HEARING on the petition statement pursuant to Section or common law (See Section by: An Individual the date on which it was filed or common law (See Section 90018; State of Incorporation: will be held in this court as 17913 other than a change 14411 et seq., Business and The registrant commenced to in the office of the County 14411 et seq., Business and CA follows: 06/03/19 at 8:30AM in in the residence address of Professions Code). transact business under the Clerk, except, as provided Professions Code). This business is conducted by Dept. 79, ROOM 610 located a registered owner. A new Original Filing fictitious business name or in Subdivision (b) of Section Original Filing a limited liability company at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS Fictitious Business Name 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 names listed above on N/A 17920, where it expires 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES, CA 90012 Statement must be filed CNS-3244737# I declare that all information 40 days after any change CNS-3244560# business on 07/2018. IF YOU OBJECT to the before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in this statement is true and in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL I declare that all information granting of the petition, you January 1, 2014, the Fictitious correct. (A registrant who statement pursuant to Section in this statement is true and should appear at the hearing Business Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS declares as true any material 17913 other than a change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS correct. (A registrant who and state your objections or must be accompanied by the NAME STATEMENT matter pursuant to Section in the residence address of NAME STATEMENT declares as true any material file written objections with the Affidavit of Identity form. File No. 2019083008 17913 of the Business and a registered owner. A new File No. 2019092359 matter pursuant to Section court before the hearing. Your The filing of this statement The following person(s) is Professions code that the Fictitious Business Name The following person(s) is 17913 of the Business and appearance may be in person does not of itself authorize (are) doing business as: registrant knows to be false Statement must be filed (are) doing business as: Professions code that the or by your attorney. the use in this state of a 1. RARE COLLECTION, is guilty of a misdemeanor before the expiration. Effective ELAGNT TOURS, 20105 registrant knows to be false IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR Fictitious Business Name 2. TIGHT FIT, 3. B RARE, punishable by a fine not to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious GALWAY AVE, CARSON, is guilty of a misdemeanor or a contingent creditor of in violation of the rights of 547 W 88TH PLACE, LOS exceed one thousand dollars Business Name Statement CA 90746 County of LOS punishable by a fine not to the decedent, you must file another under Federal, State, ANGELES, CA 90044 County ($1,000)). must be accompanied by the ANGELES exceed one thousand dollars your claim with the court and or common law (See Section of LOS ANGELES S/ Evelyn A. Reeves, Affidavit of Identity form. Registered owner(s): ($1,000)). mail a copy to the personal 14411 et seq., Business and Registered owner(s): Treasurer The filing of this statement BARBARA MCGEE, 20105 KARTER, FAIRBANKS & representative appointed by Professions Code). VICTOR M. ENRIQUEZ , This statement was filed does not of itself authorize GALWAY AVE, CARSON, CA JACKSON LLC the court within the later of Original 547 W 88TH PLACE, LOS with the County Clerk of Los the use in this state of a 90746 S/ KRYSTAL JANAYE either (1) four months from 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 ANGELES, CA 90044 Angeles on April 15, 2019 Fictitious Business Name This business is conducted by TAYLOR, Owner the date of first issuance of CNS-3246323# This business is conducted by NOTICE-In accordance with in violation of the rights of This statement was filed letters to a general personal LOS ANGELES SENTINEL an Individual an Individual Subdivision (a) of Section another under Federal, State, The registrant(s) started doing with the County Clerk of representative, as defined in The registrant(s) started doing 17920, a Fictitious Name or common law (See Section section 58(b) of the California FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business on N/A. Los Angeles County on business on 03/2019. Statement generally expires 14411 et seq., Business and I declare that all information 03/20/2019. Probate Code, or (2) 60 days NAME STATEMENT I declare that all information at the end of five years from Professions Code). from the date of mailing or File No. 2019101810 in this statement is true and NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and the date on which it was filed Original Filing correct. (A registrant who Subdivision (a) of Section personal delivery to you of a The following person(s) is correct. (A registrant who 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 in the office of the County declares as true any material 17920, a Fictitious Name notice under section 9052 of (are) doing business as: declares as true any material CNS-3244562# Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section Statement generally expires the California Probate Code. Last Allegiance, 1623 1/4 W. matter pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Other California statutes and 53rd Street, Los Angeles, 17913 of the Business and at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed legal authority may affect CA 90062, County of LA; Professions code that the 40 days after any change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions code that the registrant knows to be false in the office of the County your rights as a creditor. You Mailing Address: 7349 Milliken registrant knows to be false in the facts set forth in the NAME STATEMENT may want to consult with an Ave., Ste 140-53, Rancho File No. 2019096649 is guilty of a misdemeanor Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section attorney knowledgeable in Cucamonga, CA 91730 punishable by a fine not to 17913 other than a change The following person(s) is punishable by a fine not to California law. Articles of Incorporation or (are) doing business as: exceed one thousand dollars 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars in the residence address of 40 days after any change YOU MAY EXAMINE the file Organization Number: AI ($1,000)). a registered owner. A new AUTO INSURAANCE ($1,000)). kept by the court. If you are #ON: 201831110337 RELIEF, 2501 WEST VIEW S/ BARBARA MCGEE, Owner in the facts set forth in the S/VICTOR M. ENRIQUEZ, Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section a person interested in the Registered owner(s): OWNER Statement must be filed ST #215, LOS ANGELES, This statement was filed estate, you may file with the JUS4TW Enterprise LLC, CA 90016 County of LOS 17913 other than a change This statement was filed before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of in the residence address of court a Request for Special 1623 1/4 W. 53rd Street, Los with the County Clerk of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ANGELES Los Angeles County on Notice (form DE-154) of the Angeles, CA 90062; CA Registered owner(s): a registered owner. A new Los Angeles County on Business Name Statement 04/08/2019. Fictitious Business Name filing of an inventory and This business is conducted by: 03/28/2019. must be accompanied by the JOHN S. WATTS, 2501 NOTICE-In accordance with appraisal of estate assets A Limited Liability Company WEST VIEW ST 215, LOS Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section before the expiration. Effective or of any petition or account The registrant commenced to Subdivision (a) of Section The filing of this statement ANGELES, CA 90016 17920, a Fictitious Name as provided in Probate Code transact business under the This business is conducted by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires Business Name Statement section 1250. A Request fictitious business name or Statement generally expires the use in this state of a an Individual at the end of five years from for Special Notice form is names listed above on N/A The registrant(s) started doing must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Affidavit of Identity form. available from the court clerk. I declare that all information in violation of the rights of business on 04/2019. in the office of the County In Pro Per Petitioner in this statement is true and the date on which it was filed I declare that all information The filing of this statement in the office of the County another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided does not of itself authorize ADELINA MCCLOUD correct. (A registrant who or common law (See Section in this statement is true and in Subdivision (b) of Section 2125 SANTA ANA S declares as true any material Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES CA 90059 matter pursuant to Section Professions Code). declares as true any material 40 days after any change 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 17913 of the Business and 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change Original in the facts set forth in the another under Federal, State, CNS-3249630# Professions code that the 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 17913 of the Business and statement pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL registrant knows to be false in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section CNS-3244565# 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL registrant knows to be false 14411 et seq., Business and NOTICE OF PETITION TO 17913 other than a change in the residence address of Professions Code). punishable by a fine not to is guilty of a misdemeanor a registered owner. A new ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: exceed one thousand dollars in the residence address of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS punishable by a fine not to Original Filing Fictitious Business Name 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 WILSON JOSEPH VALLET, ($1,000)). a registered owner. A new NAME STATEMENT exceed one thousand dollars JR. Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed CNS-3244556# S/ Trejon C. Woods, Manager File No. 2019097173 ($1,000)). before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CASE NO. 19STPB02462 JUS4TW Enterprise LLC Statement must be filed The following person(s) is S/ JOHN S. WATTS, Owner To all heirs, beneficiaries, This statement was filed before the expiration. Effective (are) doing business as: This statement was filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement creditors, contingent creditors, with the County Clerk of Los January 1, 2014, the Fictitious SZM AUTOMOTIVE, 5872 S. with the County Clerk of and persons who may Angeles on April 17, 2019 Business Name Statement BROADWAY, LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles County on must be accompanied by the Affidavit of Identity form. GOVERNMENT otherwise be interested in the NOTICE-In accordance with must be accompanied by the CA 90003-0003 County of 04/11/2019. WILL or estate, or both of Subdivision (a) of Section Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES NOTICE-In accordance with The filing of this statement WILSON JOSEPH VALLET, 17920, a Fictitious Name The filing of this statement Mailing Address: 1243 Subdivision (a) of Section does not of itself authorize JR.. Statement generally expires does not of itself authorize W 124TH STREET, LOS 17920, a Fictitious Name the use in this state of a A PETITION FOR PROBATE the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES COUNTY at the end of five years from ANGELES, CA 90044 - 1139 Statement generally expires METROPOLITAN has been filed by DEOTTIS L. the date on which it was filed Fictitious Business Name Registered owner(s): at the end of five years from in violation of the rights of VALLET in the Superior Court in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, TRANSPORTATION in the office of the County SONYA Z. MAY, 1243 W. the date on which it was filed AUTHORITY (LACMTA) of California, County of LOS Clerk, except, as provided another under Federal, State, 124TH STREET, LOS or common law (See Section in the office of the County REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ANGELES. in Subdivision (b) of Section or common law (See Section ANGELES, CA 90044 Clerk, except, as provided 14411 et seq., Business and THE PETITION FOR 17920, where it expires 14411 et seq., Business and This business is conducted by in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions Code). PROBATE requests that 40 days after any change Professions Code). an Individual 17920, where it expires Original Filing LACMTA will receive Proposals for EG62412 DEOTTIS L. VALLET be in the facts set forth in the Original Filing The registrant(s) started doing 40 days after any change 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 appointed as personal statement pursuant to Section 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 business on 04/2019. in the facts set forth in the CNS-3244559# - Request for Interest CNS-3244567# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL and Qualifications CBRS representative to administer 17913 other than a change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL I declare that all information statement pursuant to Section the estate of the decedent. in the residence address of in this statement is true and 17913 other than a change / Private LTE POC at the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 9th Floor Receptionist Desk, THE PETITION requests a registered owner. A new FICTITIOUS BUSINESS correct. (A registrant who in the residence address of NAME STATEMENT authority to administer the Fictitious Business Name declares as true any material a registered owner. A new Vendor/Contract Management NAME STATEMENT File No. 2019071947 Department, One Gateway estate under the Independent Statement must be filed File No. 2019086350 matter pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name Administration of Estates Act before the expiration. Effective 17913 of the Business and Statement must be filed The following person(s) is Plaza, Los Angeles, CA The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 90012. . (This authority will allow January 1, 2014, the Fictitious (are) doing business as: Professions code that the before the expiration. Effective the personal representative Business Name Statement registrant knows to be false January 1, 2014, the Fictitious HOLYTEA, 3648 5TH AVE, PIAZZA’S COMPOSITIONAL Los Angeles, CA 90018 A Pre-Proposal conference to take many actions without must be accompanied by the is guilty of a misdemeanor Business Name Statement obtaining court approval. SERVICES, LLC, 2111 WEST County of LOS ANGELES will not be held. All Proposals Affidavit of Identity form. WILLIAMS STREET APT 239, punishable by a fine not to must be accompanied by the Before taking certain very The filing of this statement exceed one thousand dollars Affidavit of Identity form. Articles of Incorporation or must be submitted to LONG BEACH, CA 90810 LACMTA, and be filed at the important actions, however, does not of itself authorize ($1,000)). The filing of this statement Organization Number: LLC/AI the personal representative County of LOS ANGELES No 201701810381 reception desk, 9th floor, V/ the use in this state of a Articles of Incorporation or S/ SONYA Z. MAY, Owner does not of itself authorize will be required to give notice Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed the use in this state of a Registered owner(s): CM Department, on or before Organization Number: LLC/AI 1:00 PM, Pacific Time on June to interested persons unless in violation of the rights of with the County Clerk of Fictitious Business Name KARTER, FAIRBANKS & they have waived notice or No 201907210319 JACKSON LLC, 3648 5TH 10, 2019. Proposals received another under Federal, State, Registered owner(s): Los Angeles County on in violation of the rights of consented to the proposed or common law (See Section 04/11/2019. another under Federal, State, AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA after the above date and time PIAZZA’S COMPOSITIONAL may be rejected and returned action.) The independent 14411 et seq., Business and NOTICE-In accordance with or common law (See Section 90018; State of Incorporation: administration authority will be Professions Code). SERVICES, LLC, 2111 WEST Subdivision (a) of Section 14411 et seq., Business and CA unopened. Each proposal WILLIAMS STREET APT 239, must be sealed and marked granted unless an interested Original 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions Code). This business is conducted by person files an objection to 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 LONG BEACH, CA 90810; Statement generally expires Original Filing a limited liability company Proposal No. EG62412. State of Incorporation: CA the petition and shows good CNS-3246319# at the end of five years from 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 The registrant(s) started doing cause why the court should LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This business is conducted by For a copy of the Proposal/ the date on which it was filed CNS-3244561# business on N/A. not grant the authority. a limited liability company in the office of the County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL I declare that all information Bid specification visit our FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant(s) started doing Solicitation Page on our A HEARING on the petition Clerk, except, as provided in this statement is true and will be held in this court as NAME STATEMENT business on N/A. in Subdivision (b) of Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS correct. (A registrant who Vendor Portal at https:// File No. 2019085042 I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT business.metro.net or for follows: 06/17/19 at 8:30AM 17920, where it expires declares as true any material in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. The following person(s) is in this statement is true and 40 days after any change File No. 2019085040 matter pursuant to Section further information email (are) doing business as: correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is Lorretta Norris at norrisl@ HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA in the facts set forth in the 17913 of the Business and 90012 JC WHITNEY, 16941 declares as true any material statement pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: Professions code that the metro.net. KEEGAN AVE, CARSON, matter pursuant to Section CAR PARTS, 16941 KEEGAN 5/9/19 IF YOU OBJECT to the 17913 other than a change registrant knows to be false CNS-3250621# granting of the petition, you CA 90746 County of LOS 17913 of the Business and in the residence address of AVE, CARSON, CA 90746 is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES Professions code that the County of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL should appear at the hearing a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to and state your objections or Registered owner(s): registrant knows to be false Fictitious Business Name Registered owner(s): exceed one thousand dollars U.S. AUTO PARTS U.S. AUTO PARTS file written objections with the is guilty of a misdemeanor Statement must be filed ($1,000)). court before the hearing. Your NETWORK, INC. WHICH punishable by a fine not to before the expiration. Effective NETWORK, INC. WHICH WILL DO BUSINESS IN WILL DO BUSINESS IN KARTER, FAIRBANKS & PROBATE appearance may be in person exceed one thousand dollars January 1, 2014, the Fictitious JACKSON LLC or by your attorney. CALIFORNIA AS USAPN, ($1,000)). CALIFORNIA AS USAPN, Business Name Statement S/ KRYSTAL JANAYE IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR INC., 16941 KEEGAN AVE, PIAZZA’S COMPOSITIONAL INC., 16941 KEEGAN AVE, must be accompanied by the TAYLOR, Owner or a contingent creditor of CARSON, CA 90746; State of SERVICES, LLC Affidavit of Identity form. CARSON, CA 90746; State of Incorporation: DE Incorporation: DE This statement was filed NOTICE OF PETITION TO the decedent, you must file S/ RICKY PIAZZA, CEO The filing of this statement your claim with the court and This business is conducted by This statement was filed This business is conducted by with the County Clerk of ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: does not of itself authorize Los Angeles County on WINIFRED MCCLOUD AKA mail a copy to the personal a Corporation with the County Clerk of the use in this state of a a Corporation The registrant(s) started doing The registrant(s) started doing 03/20/2019. WINIFRED O. MCCLOUD representative appointed by Los Angeles County on Fictitious Business Name the court within the later of business on N/A. 04/01/2019. business on N/A. NOTICE-In accordance with AKA WINNIE MCCLOUD in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section AND W. O. MCCLOUD either (1) four months from I declare that all information NOTICE-In accordance with another under Federal, State, I declare that all information in this statement is true and in this statement is true and 17920, a Fictitious Name CASE NO. 19STPB02024 the date of first issuance of Subdivision (a) of Section or common law (See Section letters to a general personal correct. (A registrant who 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who Statement generally expires To all heirs, beneficiaries, 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from representative, as defined in declares as true any material Statement generally expires Professions Code). declares as true any material creditors, contingent creditors, matter pursuant to Section matter pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed and persons who may section 58(b) of the California at the end of five years from Original Filing Probate Code, or (2) 60 days 17913 of the Business and the date on which it was filed 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 17913 of the Business and in the office of the County otherwise be interested in the Professions code that the Professions code that the Clerk, except, as provided WILL or estate, or both of from the date of mailing or in the office of the County CNS-3244563# personal delivery to you of a registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES SENTINEL registrant knows to be false in Subdivision (b) of Section WINIFRED MCCLOUD AKA Clerk, except, as provided notice under section 9052 of is guilty of a misdemeanor in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor 17920, where it expires WINIFRED O. MCCLOUD punishable by a fine not to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS punishable by a fine not to 40 days after any change AKA WINNIE MCCLOUD the California Probate Code. 17920, where it expires Other California statutes and exceed one thousand dollars 40 days after any change NAME STATEMENT exceed one thousand dollars in the facts set forth in the AND W. O. MCCLOUD. ($1,000)). File No. 2019081862 ($1,000)). statement pursuant to Section A PETITION FOR PROBATE legal authority may affect in the facts set forth in the your rights as a creditor. You U.S. AUTO PARTS statement pursuant to Section The following person(s) is U.S. AUTO PARTS 17913 other than a change has been filed by ADELINA NETWORK, INC. WHICH (are) doing business as: NETWORK, INC. WHICH in the residence address of MCCLOUD in the Superior may want to consult with an 17913 other than a change attorney knowledgeable in WILL DO BUSINESS IN in the residence address of 1. TWO-22 ARCHITECTURE WILL DO BUSINESS IN a registered owner. A new Court of California, County of CALIFORNIA AS USAPN, STUDIO, 2. TWO22 CALIFORNIA AS USAPN, Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES. California law. a registered owner. A new YOU MAY EXAMINE the file INC. Fictitious Business Name ARCHITECTURE STUDIO, INC. Statement must be filed THE PETITION FOR S/ DAVID MENIANE, CFO 708 E 103RD PL, Los S/ DAVID MENIANE, CFO before the expiration. Effective PROBATE requests that kept by the court. If you are Statement must be filed a person interested in the This statement was filed before the expiration. Effective Angeles, CA 90002 County of This statement was filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ADELINA MCCLOUD be with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES with the County Clerk of appointed as personal estate, you may file with the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement court a Request for Special Los Angeles County on Business Name Statement Registered owner(s): Los Angeles County on must be accompanied by the representative to administer 04/01/2019. NELSON E MARTINEZ , 708 04/01/2019. the estate of the decedent. Notice (form DE-154) of the must be accompanied by the Affidavit of Identity form. filing of an inventory and NOTICE-In accordance with Affidavit of Identity form. E 103RD PL, LOS ANGELES, NOTICE-In accordance with The filing of this statement THE PETITION requests the Subdivision (a) of Section CA 90002 Subdivision (a) of Section decedent’s WILL and codicils, appraisal of estate assets The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize or of any petition or account 17920, a Fictitious Name does not of itself authorize This business is conducted by 17920, a Fictitious Name the use in this state of a if any, be admitted to probate. Statement generally expires an Individual Statement generally expires The WILL and any codicils are as provided in Probate Code the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name section 1250. A Request at the end of five years from Fictitious Business Name The registrant(s) started doing at the end of five years from in violation of the rights of available for examination in the date on which it was filed business on N/A. the date on which it was filed the file kept by the court. for Special Notice form is in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, available from the court clerk. in the office of the County another under Federal, State, I declare that all information in the office of the County or common law (See Section THE PETITION requests Clerk, except, as provided in this statement is true and Clerk, except, as provided authority to administer the In Pro Per Petitioner or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and DEOTTIS L. VALLET in Subdivision (b) of Section 14411 et seq., Business and correct. (A registrant who in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions Code). estate under the Independent 17920, where it expires declares as true any material 17920, where it expires Administration of Estates Act 905 W. 14TH STREET Professions Code). Original Filing UPLAND CA 91786 40 days after any change Original Filing matter pursuant to Section 40 days after any change 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 . (This authority will allow 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 in the facts set forth in the 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 17913 of the Business and in the facts set forth in the CNS-3244557# the personal representative CNS-3247090# statement pursuant to Section CNS-3244566# Professions code that the statement pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL to take many actions without LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL registrant knows to be false 17913 other than a change obtaining court approval. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 www.lasentinel.net B-1 Student Athlete of the Week: Kierra Haynes

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK ed to stay running and stay ball, Haynes considers them Sports Writer conditioned because it’s as family. helping us in the playoffs,” “Without my coaches, I Senior forward, Kierra Haynes said after a 55-35 wouldn’t have good grades, Haynes makes Dorsey look win over South Gate in the I wouldn’t be so focused.” good. Along with being a second round of the play- Haynes said. “They really key member of the girls bas- offs. “I’m glad that we did just push me to go hard.” ketball team, Haynes works off-season workouts.” Haynes is a member of to keep the campus clean as During that game, the Upward Bound program a member of the Campus Haynes scored a season high where she received tutoring Beautification program. of 20 points; her best and help with the SAT and This past season, the rebounding performance ACT. A lover of poetry, Dons had a 16-7 overall came in December when Haynes’s favorite class is record and an 8-0 league Dorsey defeated Venice, AP Literature; she has a 3.2 AMANDA SURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL record, leading them to a Haynes made 17 boards. GPA. Dorsey senior, Kierra Haynes has a 3.2 GPA and averaged 12.7 points per game. division II City Section Against Locke in January, “I like to write poems Championship game Haynes made a season high about the weather,” Haynes herself how a typical college Haynes said. “No one else is around,” she said. “Never appearance. Haynes made of eight assists. said. “Just weather and rela- workload will be more chal- gonna do it, how about I do give up, stay focused and 12.7 points, 7.6 rebounds Having been part of the tionships.” lenging. it.” thank your family.” and 2.8 assists per game. team all four years, earning Along with playing bas- “Homework kills me,” Haynes started playing The L.A. Sentinel is Her contributions earned her the Coliseum League title ketball, Haynes runs track, Haynes said. “Sometimes I basketball at five-years-old looking for athletes with a a spot on the CIF All-City was special. Dorsey girls participating in the 100m have to stay up and I just tell and she grew up watching strong academic back- Division II team. basketball coach Sherlett and the relay. myself, college is gonna be her brothers play. Haynes’ ground or currently volun- The team put in hours of Newbill held the team “It keeps me condi- way worse.” advice to young student ath- teers to make L.A. a better training in the offseason to accountable by doing grade tioned and helps me keep During nutrition and letes is to always take your place. Please contact prepare. Haynes was grate- checks. my wind on the court and lunch, she works with Cam- academics seriously and to Amanda Scurlock at aman- ful that the girls basketball “That really pushed us to off the court,” she said. pus Beautification by clean- show gratitude to your men- [email protected] to nomi- team practice their craft over stay above a certain GPA,” When managing the rig- ing up the school until the tors. nate your Student Athlete of the summer. Haynes said. ors of being a student ath- bell rings. “Start off doing good the Week. Cheerleaders “The sun was killing us, Her coaches kept her lete, Haynes resorts to “It’s not a good look for because it’s gonna be hard to and dance team members but it showed that we need- motivated to play basket- prayer for help. She reminds our school to be dirty,” change all the bad things also qualify. LAFC and Chicago Fire Play to Scoreless Draw ALAN BRAXTON ball, leading to sporadic in the box. LAFC’s last good Staff Writer momentum shifts for both It was nearly all LAFC chance came off of a Carlos teams. for the entirety of the first Vela corner that nearly Coming off an away One of LAFC’s best half. Amazingly, Chicago found the head of a leaping draw at Seattle last weekend chances on the night came was able to get out of the Walker Zimmerman, but the felt like a victory for the from a Christian Ramirez half unscathed. ball was slightly too high for Black and Gold, playing one attempt. Carlos Vela stayed Neither team fared much him to put a good effort of the top four teams in the dangerous for the Black and better in the second half. towards goal and the ball conference. They remain at Gold the entire night, blis- LAFC thought they bounced non-threateningly the top of the West for the tering past Chicago’s broke the deadlock in the off his head and out of play. time being, but the Galaxy defense on multiple occa- 53rd minute when a beauti- Though only collecting are hot on their tail just two sions. In the 18th minute, ful pass from Mark-Antho- one point from the match, points away from tying Vela scorched through the ny Kaye found Steven LAFC still played very LAFC on points from 22 to right wing, finding an open Beitashour making a run in attractive football in a match 24. Christian Ramirez in the behind the defense, sliding that at the very least could With the Galaxy losing box, who struck the ball the ball past the Chicago be considered entertaining to the New York Red Bulls, straight to Chicago’s keeper keeper before being called simply from the amount of LAFC could have seen from just a few yards away. for an untimely offside. chances they were able to themselves a full three Perhaps their best PHOTO BY ROBERT TORRENCE Seconds later, Chicago create. LAFC had a whop- Though not able to finish off their chances, LAFC still chance of the entire night almost found themselves on ping 22 shots with five on points ahead, but had to set- played well in a dominant match that saw them have 22 tle for the draw instead. came in the 28th minute shots versus Chicago’s eight. top, missing a chance simi- target throughout the match. The first 15 minutes of when on an LAFC corner lar to the Christian Ramirez The only thing missing from the game were scrappy, with kick, the ball nearly found span of a few seconds, after seemed to ricochet off of the chance from the first half LAFC play however, was neither team able to get itself in the back of the net attempts from Jordan Har- goal line due to the massive and lifting the ball into the the finishing of the final decent possession on the on multiple occasions in the vey and Christian Ramirez amount of Chicago bodies atmosphere. product. View Park Softball To Battle in Division I Playoffs BY AMANDA SCURLOCK inning. Senior, Janell Brown Sports Writer “We kinda realize we was subbed in to finish on shouldn’t be so tense,” John- the mound and struck out May 9 marks the fourth son said. “It’s senior night, three hitters to end the game. consecutive year that the just have fun and we just The View Park Knights View Park Knights softball kind of pulled it together.” started out as a division IV team reached the playoffs. Pumphrey and junior, team upon the request of stu- This season presents a new Coi Brown scored a double dents back in the spring of challenge to the program as RBI each in the third inning. 2016. Since their inception, they were upgraded to divi- The Hawks continued com- the Knights won three con- sion I competition. View peting; Shelsea hit a single, secutive City Section titles Park finished their season but could not advance after and was invited to compete in with a contending 11-4 over- Esmeralda T. earned a third a tournament in Hawaii. all record and a 10-0 Colise- out during the fourth inning. Alvarez mentioned how re- um League record. “If my players are down, silient the View Park squad is. The Knights will face the I still have to get through it “We’re proud of each Hamilton Yankees on Thurs- no matter what to show them other and we help each other day in the first round of the that I got your back, so have embrace one another,” she AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL mine as well,” said Hawkins said. “Where we lack in some (l-to-r) View Park seniors Kamarie Blacksher, Ro’nae senior pitcher, Edrianna areas, we help each other, we Pumphrey, Janell Brown, Sam Johnson and Savannah Owens. build off each other.” Lovelace-Swann. playoffs. Blacksher, Savannah Love- “It was very good but at lace-Swann, Janell Brown, the same time very challeng- and Ro’nae Pumphrey. ing,” senior, Sam Johnson Knights sophomore said about the season. Heaven Alverez was the “We’re trying to get through starting pitcher, helping hold them as best as we can.” the Hawks to three-at-bats View Park battled the for the first three innings. Hawkins Hawks in their Senior, Savannah Lovelace- final in-season game, routing Swann earned the first RBI them 20-0. The Knights of the game off of a single. were generous with their Senior, Janell Brown was at strikes and steals, keeping bat next and hit a homerun. the Hawks in the outfield for In the second inning, long periods of time. four consecutive View Park After the game, the batters scored. By their first Knights honored the five out, the Knights had nine

AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL graduating seniors on the points. View park ultimately AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL View Park junior, Haley Veazie at bat. team: Johnson, Kamarie scored 10 points during that Hawkins senior, Edrianna Owens preparing to pitch. B-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019

By Lapacazo SandovaL her critically acclaimed sie might all Leo (Daveed Diggs) offer- Black people and Latino songs longer than I’ve been Contributing Writer trilogy, “Father Comes become ing himself as a slave people, and Asian people, writing anything, really. So, Home From The Wars,” to his best friend, and White people and all many of my plays have my I was nervous to speak the Pulitzer Prize-winning who is a White kinds of people, Native, songs in them. I always put with Suzan-Lori Parks, playwright and the Pub- man. Why? Indigenous people have my songs into my plays. I which is unusual for me, a lic’s Master Writer Chair SLP: been promised things and have a band, Suzan-Lori woman who does not get Parks returned to New Think about this country hasn’t been Parks and The Band, and my proverbial panties-in-a- York’s Public Theater it. What coming through. There is a we perform around the bunch for anyone. with the world-premiere makes a huge amount of despair. So country. It’s another thing So, the fact that I felt a of “White Noise,” a play brother people are taking desperate that I do. flutter of butterflies - bang about friendship, race, and shoot measures. It’s just a desper- ing against my belly makes our prickly social climate. another ate measure. It’s kind of LAS: So, what’s next me lean into the very thing It stars Tony-Award win- brother? simple. It’s so simple, you for you, Suzan-Lori Parks? that all of Parks’ works do ning actor, Daveed Diggs What go ‘dang.’ That’s the world SLP: I’m performing to me — and I suspect most (“Hamilton”), Sheria Ir- makes we live in now. with my band. Our next — it makes me dig deep ving, Thomas Sadoski, and some- gig is in May at the Wholly and think. Zoë Winters. LAS: James Baldwin Mammoth Gala in Wash- We connect via phone The Los Angeles encouraged you to write ington, Washington, DC. despite the fact that we Sentinel connected with plays, is that correct? I still teach each Monday are both in New York City Suzan-Lori Parks to chat SLP: Mr. Baldwin night at the Public Theater and the moment I hear her about taught a short-story-writ- under, “Watch Me Work,” warm, sunny voice, the “Native Son,” ing class in the fall of which is also streamed live butterflies disappear andJames I Baldwin and 1982. I was an enthusi- via The Public Theater’s find myself dropping songwriting.into Here astic and hard-working Facebook, and through a familiar tone like she’s a is an edited conversa- undergraduate in his Howlround. neighborhood lady whom I tion. class. He said it was see, daily, as we both wait, his first creative writ- LAS: And what about early mornings, to get caf- L.A. Sentinel: ing class that he ever on the big screen? feinated. What were some of taught. There were SLP: I’m the show-run- But she’s not famil- the biggest chal- 15 of us in the class. ner on the Aretha Franklin iar like that. On the other lenges in adapting We all sat around a project for NatGeo, which phone line is the one-and- Richard Wright’s big table and wrote is pretty great. They are do- only Suzan-Lori Parks, who searing novel, “Na- our work. I was ing two projects on Aretha is responsible for the adap- tive Son,” into a very animated with because she’s just all that. tion of Richard Wright’s screenplay? It’s a all my gesturing and [Director] Lisel Tommy is “Native Son,” now playing great piece of work I used voices for the doing one, she’s doing the on HBO and directed by by first-time direc- characters in my biopic. I’m doing to the Rashid Johnson. tor Rashid John- stories. Mr. Bald- one for NatGeo, the genius She’s the first female son. win said, “Have series. They did [Pablo] African American to re- Suzan-Lori you ever thought Picasso, [Albert] Einstein ceive the Pulitzer Prize for Parks: There were about writing for the and now Aretha Franklin, her play, “Topdog/Under- a few. It was important to friends, we dared to see body say, excuse the lan- theater?” I started writing a so that’s pretty cool. dog,” (2002) and she’s a make it relevant for now how that played out. guage, but fuck it, I’m play that day. https://www.publicthe- straight-up genius. And to (2019). In the novel, for LAS:: This marks the just gonna suicide by cop.’ ater.org/Tickets/Calendar/ support my assertion that example, having a coal third adaptation of Wright’s Like Leo says in the play, LAS: I’m really sur- PlayDetailsCollection/18- Ms. Parks is bonafide, infurnace in a house in 2019 novel, do you think his ‘People, Black people es- prised that you write 19-Season/White-Noise/ 2001, she was the recipient — that’s old. I had to find work is still relevant today? pecially, are falling prey to songs? One of them was in http://suzanloripark- of a MacArthur Foundation a way to make that make SLP: Yes, it is. It’s despair.’ “White Noise.” sandtheband.com “Genius” Grant. some kind of sense because hard for people of Afri- People in this country, SLP: I’ve been writing Bam, I’m dropping the most houses don’t have that can descent. We struggle. proverbial mike! A pro- kind of heating system any- The idea that someone can lific writer, she’s - themore. au We also decided not work hard and struggle and thor of the novel, “Getting to use the courtroom scene, try to do things right, try to Mother’s Body,” and also keeping the focus on the do things correctly, try to wrote the screenplays for core characters. We really play by the rules, and still “Girl 6,” “Their Eyes Were wanted to spend our time fall through the cracks. Watching God,” “Anemo- with Big and Mary and By ShaquiLLe WoodS ne Me,” and the upcoming their developing friend- LAS: Your new play, Contributing Writer “The United States vs. Bil- ship, so we spent our time “White Noise,” was ex- lie Holiday.” on the front end, not on tended at The Public The- Jake and Jazz Smol- Her legacy in theater the back end. The idea that ater. You have your lead lett are teaming up with continues and following Big, Mary, Jan and Bes- character, a Black man, CLEO TV to bring a brand new lifestyle show called “Living By Design with Jake and Jazz.” The show centers on Black millennials who need to spruce up their living space. The Smolletts not CLEO TV CLEO TV only help transform their Jazz Smollett Jake Smollett homes but also provide a unique meal each episode. into people’s stories. We ity into the design space. The series premiered also get to show a lot of Jake: We do a lot of May 4, on CLEO TV. our own special talents. refurbishing for the show. The Los Angeles Senti- I love to deal with fur- When I moved out to my nel spoke to the Smol- niture and refurbishing. first apartment at the age letts about the inspira- Jazz and me are getting of 20, I would go online to tion behind the show. to do all of this in one show find furniture. A lot of these and it’s for people that de- stores have a free section L.A. Sentinel: Thanks serve it. It’s a lot of fun but where you can find some- for speaking with us. Can with meaning behind it. thing that you can refurbish. you explain what viewers Jazz: For me, it was You don’t have to go will expect each episode? really nice to be a part of out with a big budget to Jazz Smollett: You the family at CLEO TV. furnish your home. This guys should expect a lot They are specifically - put is Los Angeles. If you see of fun! We have 16 unique ting people of color in the stuff, you can refurbish it. stories of mostly millennial forefront of the lifestyle women and men of color. space. CLEO TV gets the LAS: What do you We redesign part of demographic that we are want the audience to their space and cook them trying to serve and re- leave with each episode? a meal at the end. I always ally understands our cul- Jazz: I want people to say that I do the “design and ture. It’s been really ex- take away feeling inspired dessert” while Jake handles citing to be a part of that. and having their individu- the “build and the meal.” ality reflect their living We really try to be LAS: Where do you space. They might start to unique to the individual gather the inspiration think about what it means families and evoke their to create these designs? to be their authentic self. personality into their space. Jazz: The inspiration I want them to feel like We make sure its specific really comes from the peo- they can go out into the to who they are as people. ple we are designing to help. world and conquer it. How- We do a pre-interview first. ever, they still come back LAS: What made For example, some to their sanctuary with a you drawn to the project? questions might not seem sense of accomplishment. Jake Smollett: We like it has anything do with Jake: I agree. I re- were drawn to the proj- design. By asking those ally feel like it’s going to ect because of the inspir- questions, we get a sense inspire people to do their ing stories. We realized it of who they are as a person. own thing and upgrade was more than a lifestyle That way we can re- their own living space. show, but a show that digs ally inject their personal- THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT LASENTINEL.NET B-3

By Lapacazo SandovaL yourself. come, Lapacazo. Did I say Contributing Writer LAS: Talk about self- that right? love. Your casting is per- According to details fect. Details, please. LAS: We are BFF now, as provided by Netflix — JKR: Gina, DeWanda, it’s all good! the world has signed up Brittany, and I have such an JKR: The movie takes for the streaming service. amazing, strong bond, and place in New York City, I’m sure that’s not exactly the characters have such a one of the most diverse true, but there is one good strong bond in the script. places on the planet. reason to give the platform They made it easy. a whirl (you can cancel at Friendships aren’t al- LAS: Tell Hollywood any time) and that reason ways rainbows and sun- that — oops—I talked over is the romantic comedy, shine, but, but, always, al- you. I shall be silent, go! “Someone Great,” which is ways, always rooted in that JKR: Since it’s shot — hold on to your socks — really deep place of love in New York it was a no- great viewing for men and and sisterhood. brainer to me to make sure women and it’s so good that this movie reflected the (yes, it’s that good) that LAS: Exactly, if you audience it was for. For a you will want to watch it were a chemistry teacher very long time, we’ve seen more than once. — you’d make something a lot of movies that have a NETFLIX It landed on Netflix on Gina Rodriguez, DeWanda Wise and Brittany Snow in a scene from “Someone Great.” explode with Gina, De- narrow view and lens, and April 19 and stars Gina Wanda, and Brittany. Am that is representing a very Rodriguez as Jenny, a Snow). from the floor. L.A. Sentinel: Hello, I right? specific type [of person], 30-something who is deep- Here is where I would Our girl Jenny knows I’m your new best friend. JKR: They clicked. whether it’s race, gender, ly feeling her breakup with love to add a clip — https:// that a man does not com- Jennifer Kaytin Rob- Gina and DeWanda went to or sexuality. I wanted this Nate (Lakeith Stanfield), www.youtube.com/watch plete her and that she will inson: (laughing) Thank NYU together and as two movie to reflect all the her boyfriend of the last ?v=BBd9gcrj2Wk&featur be just fine on her own. you. How are you? women of color, they had a people that it’s for and to nine years. e=youtu.be — and here is Well — she has her ride- bond that’s over ten-years- have it feel very inclusive, It’s not as if something where I would love to share or-die best friends, and that LAS: I’m still laugh- old. I’ve known Brittany but without it feeling like a horrible happened to break with you the funny, insight- kind of love and support is ing at your wonderful film since we were 18. political statement. up their love nest. No baby ful and real dialogue that like having clean oxygen. ‘Someone Great’ and may Brittany and I have It’s just a movie about mama drama. No third par- makes (in my opinion) this We spoke with the I add, I can’t believe how known each other since lovewe and friendship, and ty interjection unless you film stand up and stand out.writer/director of “Some- flipping good the writing were 18, right before we we happened to be able to call life and getting your The movie is packed one Great,” Jennifer Kaytin is! It’s like you wrote the started shooting, the four of cast really, really incredible dream job at Rolling Stone with clever flashbacks Robinson, about how she film just for me. us went to brunch together. people who are diverse and and moving from New that show the best and the made such a wonderfully- JKR: Thank you, well And we were loud but we who make this movie feel York to San Francisco, theworse of Jenny and Nate’s balanced, funny and di- I did. I did write it for all know the movie was go- correct and inclusive and “other woman or another relationship. Here’s where verse movie in a time when women so yes, I did. ing to be one of the most wonderful. man.” sharing the smart dialogue Hollywood doesn’t seem to rewarding experiences. It To get her through one would be helpful in helping understand how to exactly LAS: You can’t read a honestly felt like lightning- LAS:: “Someone of the worst days of her you really understand why pull that off. news feed without Holly- in-a-bottle magic. Casting Great” is now my go-to young life are her two best this film works for both Here is an edited ex- wood echoing their com- the three of them—they fitmovie. I play it in the -back friends Erin (DeWanda men and women. It’s fair cerpt from our phone con- mitment to diversity and so perfectly and so seam- ground to keep me compa- Wise) and Blair (Brittany — please, lift your jaws versation. inclusion, but rarely doing lessly and disappear into ny when I am lonely. anything about it. Plus your each of these characters in JKR: Yeah. Oh, that’s film is stunning, thank you such an amazing way that nice to hear. Thank you. new BFF. Your message of it’s hard to say why it hap- It’s exciting to share this love is very layered. pened. film and have women and JKR: (laughing) You I couldn’t see anyone men feel really seen by it. are welcome. First, a manelse as Jenny, Erin, or Blair. does not complete you. There just is no one else LAS: Can I read the That doesn’t mean you that could have possibly screenplay?

By Lapacazo SandovaL can’t have an amazing man worn these characters. JKR: You absolutely Contributing Writer or woman or gender non- can. I will make sure that binary person by your side LAS: Please give me the Netflix publicist sends D’Angelo boldly asks, in life. more on the diversity that’s it to you. “What feeds your soul?” - But, I really wanted reflected in your movie. All LAS: Thank you! a simple question perhaps to make a romantic - comjoking aside, thank you, to some and to others, too edy that was rooted in self- Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. “Someone Great” is complicated to contem- love, and about choosing JKR: You are so wel- now playing on Netflix. plate an answer. For a soul — you understand — is the part that no human being can snatch from another. In the new docu- mentary, “Devil’s Pie: HYPEBEAST.COM D’Angelo,” the film about“Devil’s Pie: D’Angelo” is an intimate look at the artist. the R&B performer that premiered at the Tribeca Panther Party co-founder to terms with mega super- Film Festival, D’Angelo Bobby Seale. fame which transformed answers the question for This director knows him into an international himself making it clear thathow to get to the truth hid- sex symbol. But fame was what feeds his soul is God. ing, tangled at the root of expensive and it took its In his 14-year-long hia- it all, closer to showing us toll on him. tus from the recording in- who D’Angelo is. Who is He went down the road dustry at the height of his he? Some in his camp calls of self-medicating like so career, now looking back, him “The Chosen One” many before him taking the question burned bright and since the man himself drugs, getting arrested, inside his core. asked about the state of our crashing cars; losing him- Directed by Carine soul it’s only right that the self in the entanglement of Bijlsma, “Devils Pie- documentary strips down fame. D’Angelo” is an intimate to his soul. The artist, D’Angelo portrait of an artist that Some say that life is was gone and then, four- many consider mysterious. about embracing the jour- teen years later, in 2014 he His rise to this stature be- ney and with being al- delivered the critically ac- gan with his debut album, lowed a sliver of a peekclaimed of “Black Messiah.” “Brown Sugar,” (1995) and D’Angelo’s journey you Director Bijlsma fol- the successful follow-up, can (if you look carefully)lows D’Angelo and his “Voodoo,” (2000) and then see his destiny if not a large band, The Vanguard, fea- he took a moment to re- chunk of his soul. turing keyboardist Cleo flect, not releasing another In the beginning ... “Pookie” Sample, guitar- music project until 2014. Bijlsma goes back to ists Jesse Johnson and In Bijlsma’s work, Richmond, Va., where Isaiah Sharkey, drummer D’Angelo doesn’t appear D’Angelo played the piano Chris “Daddy” Dave, bass- on the screen until almost and sang during worship ist Pino Palladino, and vo- 20 minutes into the docu- at his local Pentecostal calist Kendra Foster — on mentary with the director church. tour riding the Black Mes- choosing to have those Here the question siah tour bus while shoot- closest to him speakingabout the state of the soul ing the documentary. about him and for him. is properly illuminated and This access provided According to press ma- accented by priceless foot- her work with great- in terials, this device was an age of his late grandmother timacy providing details intentional choice by the praising God, full shout, that a fan — which she director. Questlove says in a way that every single was before making the in the doc that D’Angelo Black person who’s ever film — would relish like was the “most pure singer stepped inside a church D’Angelo’s hair-braiding on earth.” High praise, in- would intimately under- ritual and showing how he deed, since Questlove had stand. connects with his fans in a significant collaborative It was in church that the front row. hand in “Voodoo” along D’Angelo shared how he It’s clear that “Devil’s with Q-Tip, Erykah Badu, learned to connect with the Pie: D’Angelo” was made Raphael Saadiq, and oth- music, to really feel life. with love. It ends with a ers as part of a collective Expressing himself through shot of D’Angelo, his voice known as the Soulquarians. his music became his way screaming in a cadence Hats off to Bijlsma for of connecting to the people that reminds the listener of allowing the audience to who [almost] worshipped stepping into a church. listen to some of the most him for it. Then, a caption appears prolific musicians working Plus, let’s face it — teasing that there is much today talk about music, the D’Angelo ‘s easy on the more of D’Angelo forth- very thing that unites them. eyes. A handsome man coming: a new album is There are also impacting now, forever young with is on the horizon, though the clips from key histori- neat cornrows and his chis- release date is as yet un- cal figures like comedianeled physique. known — but we all know Dave Chappelle and Black D’Angelo had to come it will be worth the wait. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-1 Surgeon General Visits South L.A. School as Part of Statewide Listening Tour

By Jennifer Bihm dealing with children who the students. licensing requirements Contributing Writer have issues at home, per- Burke Harris’ visit was by assessing the state of a haps they have a parent part of a statewide listen- child’s health and ensuring California Surgeon dealing with mental issues ing tour to raise awareness immunizations are up-to- General, Nadine Burke or other concerns or stress- about the connections be- date, uses a state-approved Harris visited Locke Early ors… how often do you tween adverse childhood tool to observe children’s Education Center April see parents and caregiv- experiences (ACEs), toxic development at least twice 30, to help staff and stu- ers struggling to overcome stress, and serious health a year from which the re- dents there celebrated Dias those issues and what is conditions. sults are entered into a de Los Ninos (Day of the your approach to that?” “As California’s firstsoftware program to track Children) and to also talk “Kids come with par- Surgeon General, one of children’s progress and to about the services LEEC is ents,” responded another my top priorities is to raise plan learning activities in providing for the commu- staff member who said she awareness that Adverse the classroom. nity. Harris took a tour of is a child psychiatrist. Childhood Experiences, Also, there are at least the facility where the staff “So, engaging with like emotional abuse or three teachers for every specializes in addressing them as part of our assess- witnessing domestic vio- nine infants, three teach- childhood trauma. She also ment, we are automatically lence, can increase the risk ers for every 12 toddlers, asked about ways providers working with the parents of major health problems 1 teacher for every 8 pre- at the school thought they and caregivers. Once we like asthma, diabetes and schoolers and a group size could improve. gain their trust that really heart disease. But adver- less than 20. The staff com- “What are some of your opens the door to us work- sity is not destiny,” said Dr. pletes 21 hours of profes- challenges,” Harris asked ing with them. We refer Burke Harris. “The science sional development annu- during the tour, and the a lot of our caregivers [to is clear: early intervention ally. staff was ready with an- therapeutic resources].” improves outcomes.” Dr. Burke Harris is a swers. LEEC has partnered Meanwhile, here in pediatrician, known for “I think the hardest with child advocacy group Los Angeles, LEEC shares linking adverse childhood challenge is stigma and get- First Five L.A. to help pro- California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris that priority with Harris. experiences and toxic ting families here to [take vide some of their services. According to qualitystart. stress with harmful effects advantaged of] services,” One notable service, “PCIT “We’re really excited stigma [around mental org, LEEC has been rated to health later on in life. said one staff member.. (Parent Child Interaction about working with the health],” was the consen- on the quality of teacher- She is an advisory coun- “A majority of the fami- Therapy),” continued the little ones,” added one of sus. child interactions and has a cil member for Hillary lies we see here are dealing staff member. the PTIC providers. “Resources where fam- plan for improvements, has Rodham Clinton’s Clinton with underlying trauma like “PCIT has been amaz- “If you could wave a ilies can come to treatment been rated on if the qual- Foundation’s Too Small family violence or housing ing since we implemented magic wand and make one without obstacles,” was ity of the learning envi- to Fail campaign, and the issues. Mental health may it over a year ago. We have thing happen,” Harris con- another. ronment is safe, clean, and Founder and former chief not be at the forefront.” been able to really get the tinued with her question- Harris rounded out the enriching, and has a plan executive officer of the To that, Harris posed students involved (in ther- ing, “what would it be?” day with a full tour of the for improvements; meets Center for Youth Wellness. the question, “As you are apy).” “Being able to reduce center and interaction with

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education and com- and brother Frank L Ste- Stafford, Grant Williams, munity services. Juanita phens, Sr. Andrea Riley, Ellizion expressed the importance Juanita leaves to cher- Stafford, Lamont Riley, of keeping the 10 Com- ish her memory her chil- Tristian Stafford, Avant mandments and Jesus’ dren: Clifford E McClain, Stafford, Aniya Montgom- New Commandment as ex- Jessye R Scott Stafford, ery, Geno Langford, JaA- pressed in John 13:34 – “A Iranita E Scott-Lewis sia Stafford, Jyma Stafford, new commandment I give (Lloyd), Mikeal F Scott- Mykal Milton, Kyresse unto you. That ye love one Milton (Anthony), Barbara Stafford, Logan Lewis, another; as I have loved R Scott, and Merri J Scott. Camylle Milton, Moriah you, that ye also love one Siblings: Anna Martin, Al- Stafford, Justin Broussard another.” bert Stephens, and Edna Jr, Genea Langford, Trinity Juanita joined Ascen- Fields. Grandchildren: Milton, Layla Lewis and sion Catholic Church in Karen McClain, Claudia Great great grandchildren: 1972 where she served Flowers (Anthony), Myk’l Ava Wilson and Freddie as a teacher for Catholic Williams (Chanelle), Al- Wilson IV. A host of cous- Confraternity of Christian ton Stafford, Ellis Stafford ins, nieces, nephews, other Doctrine, Right of Chris- (Killee), Anthony Milton, relatives and friends that tian Initiation of Adults, Chris Milton, Lloyd Lewis she loved dearly. a Member and Officer (Porsha), of Clifford McClain the Altar and Rosary Soci- II, L’Roi Milton, Dimi- INTERMENT ety, a Missionary Cenacle try Franklin, Loydjuan FOREST LAWN Apostolic and Eucharistic Lewis, Frederick Stafford MEMORIAL-PARKS & Minister. II, Nicole Okafor, Jalaysia MORTUARIES Juanita was preceded in Scott, and Jeremiah Scott. 6300 FOREST LAWN death by her parents, Mike Great-grandchildren: Jace DRIVE Stephens and Jessie Kern, Sampson, Freddie Wil- LOS ANGELES, CA her sister Ruth Tompkins son III (Michelle), Ebony 90068

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bation officers, espe- women’s incarceration is caregiving to impact fami- cially for women with far from complete, and lies? no extra money to spend many questions remain “Beyond these big pic- on babysitters or reliable about mass incarceration’s ture questions, there are a transportation across town. unique impact on women. plethora of detailed data “All of these issues “Based on our analysis points that are not reported make women particularly in this report, we know that for women by any govern- vulnerable to being in- a quarter of incarcerated ment agencies, such as the carcerated, not because women are un-convicted,” simple number of women they commit crimes, but she wrote in the report. incarcerated in U.S. Terri- because they run afoul of Kajstura continued: tories or involuntarily com- Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother one of the burdensome ob- “But is that number mitted to state psychiatric ligations of their probation growing? And how do the hospitals because of justice You Never Left Our Hearts supervision,” Kajstura said. harms of that unnecessary system involvement.” 10/18/1913 - 5/13/2009 Georgetta Banks Still, she noted in the incarceration intersect with report that the picture of women’s disproportionate THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL C-2 John Singleton Funeral, A Peaceful Remembrance BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Staff writer

27 years after his “Boys n the Hood” fame, the fam- ily of John Singleton held a private funeral for him at Angelus Funeral Home, on Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, CA. Singleton was a giant in the film and television industry but more PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS John Singleton’s funeral procession leaving Angeles PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS importantly, he told the Funeral Home. Family, friends, and supporters gather after John Singleton’s funeral. Black story and represented inner-city Los Angeles like “I was happy to be a ture of our journey as years. I will miss him. scale. Perhaps Singleton positive light. “Boyz n the no one had done before; all part of the celebration of Black men, over centuries. John Singleton started it, will deserve a statue, Hood” told our story that by the age of 24. life for John Singleton. From ‘Boys n the Hood’to he showed the world what scholarships in his name resonated with most; that He not only found The world just does not …well for me, it’s ‘Rose- inner-city L.A. was all and more. He not only rep- was the genius of his writ- acclaim as a filmmaker, but know what a great man and wood’ and ‘Baby Boy.’ about. I’m so honored that resented and told the sto- ing. also created opportunities human he was. He was So, he showed different he pulled me in to be a part ries of inner-city Los Congresswoman Max- for many of the top actors incredibly creative and his aspects of the Black man’s of his vision. So, now its Angeles but also shot most ine Waters spoke of Single- we know today in Cuba spirit. he helped so many journey and the Black fam- our opportunity to carry on of his films in inner-city ton’s amazing career and Gooding, Jr., Morris Chest- people. John was always ily unit journey,” — Ving the torch. —A. J. Johnson neighborhoods and was stopped to mention her nut, Angela Bassett, Taraji giving … ‘Baby Boy,’ but Rhames. While it’s not con- able to bring money back prayers for his family. Henson, Tyrese, and more. he was always reaching out “It’s a very hard day. I firmed, there is talk that into the community. When asked which was her A few celebrities stopped to to help people. John did don’t say goodbye but Singleton’s family is plan- Singleton brought pride favorite emphatically said, give their reflection about that.” —Jackee Harris saluting my brother, John ning a memorial to cele- to inner city communities “Boys n the Hood!” she his life: “He helped paint a pic- Singleton, my friend of 30 brate his life on a larger and represented himself in a said. Snoop’s Special Stars Camp Brings Autism Awareness and Fun BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Staff Writer

On Saturday, May 4, close to 150 eager athletes and cheerleaders came to Southwest College at 9:00 a.m., where the Snoop Spe- cial Stars held their third annual Special Needs Flag Football and Cheer Camp, PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS

PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS One of the goals of the camp is to break the negative stig- Close to 150 eager athletes and cheerleaders participated in third annual Snoop Special ma surrounding Special Needs. Stars Flag Football and Cheer Camp. affordable, positive and fun ryman, who took time out League, founded by enter- with the cheerleaders and is to insure that their clients outlets for individuals and to embrace, mentor, and tainment icon, Snoop Dogg working in the football be a part of contribute to families with disabilities,” encourage to young ath- (Calvin Braudus). Snoop drills, to taking selfies, and mainstream society. she said. She says their letes. “It’s all the kids man. Special Stars services all giving a part of himself “Snoop Stars gave our goal is to break the negative It’s Saturday, we had the participants, ages five years where his love was needed clients the opportunity to stigma surrounding Special day off and were offered and older, with any physi- most. He accepted every participate as volunteers in Needs and to provide sup- the opportunity and didn’t PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Jeremiah with Charger de- cal, mental, and or develop- hug offer from the grateful assisting the younger par- port and positive resources hesitate,” said Perryman. fensive back, Jeff Richards. mental disability. “Our group. “I ain’t turning ticipants in all of the foot- within inner city communi- Newsome agreed. “Givin’ motto is EveryBODY down no hugs. It’s a hug a ball drills,” said Lori Talley, ties and surrounding areas.” back to the community, a free sports camp for Spe- Plays!” she said. DOGG day,” Snoop said. CEO. The camp’s volunteers man. That’s all it’s about. cial Needs youth and adults The sports campers and There is a majestic gift It’s about the kid’s, man on the autism spectrum. went through challenging about Snoop that comes out and having a great time Family, friends, former drills, from throwing and when he is around young with them,” he said. “They Snoop Youth Football catching the football, to people. He just inherently said it man … it’s about the League players, cheerlead- tackling from a three-point cares. He also supports a kids. Glad to come out and ers, coaches, and support- stance, and cheerleaders youth football league that show my love and support ers created a special day of performed their number has helped launch young- for them, said Richards. training, competing, per- mid-field, in front of hun- sters toward college careers Jeremiah, a teenaged forming and most impor- dreds of cheering viewers. — and a few to the NFL — participant, dreams of going tantly, having lots of fun. For some, even participat- but he holds the Special to the NFL but says his fall-

According to SYFL ing is a challenge but if they Stars event close to his heart. PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS back plan is to either work Special Needs Director touch a ball or stand in a The young athletes and Alternative Adult Day Services, Inc. clients with Snoop with animals or be a journal- Nykauni Tademy, the formation, it’s a win. cheerleaders spent the day Dogg (back row-middle) as they volunteer at the Snoop ist. He took the opportunity Snoop Special Stars is the Snoop Dogg worked going to various stations, Special Stars camp. to chat with Richards and special needs division of both parts of the camp from where they participated in agreed on the signal for the the Snoop Youth Football beginning to end, dancing different drills and training “It’s dear to my heart; ranged from former SYFL camera when he get’s his groups, capping it off with a this camp increases their players, coaches, and par- first interception. “Yeah, mass relay race for the sense of community and ents, to San Diego Charg- you have to point to the ages. Tyrone Rodgers, a provides an opportunity for ers players, DB Jeff camera!” Jeremiah demand- former Seattle Seahawk, is them to develop socializa- Richards, RB Detrez New- ed. Richards agreed, so time one of the organizers, as tion skills, and helps them some, and LB Denzel Per- will tell. well as a father and advo- break through barriers, cate for his son, Jhai, 17, while having fun and creat- who has Special Needs. He ing relationships,” said Kamala Harris to Hold reflected on the event. Rodgers. He says the Alternative Adult Day Snoop Special Stars helps First Campaign Organizing Services, Inc. serves intel- bring awareness autism, lectually disabled adults and the increased number Event in Los Angeles who are seeking gainful of diagnoses. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Snoop Special Stars cheerleaders perform with cheer employment opportunities. Nykauni agreed, “Our coaches and Snoop Dogg. the goal of the organization mission is to provide Senator Kamala Harris will campaign in California this month, holding her first campaign organizing event 12th Annual Groundwater Festival in Los Angeles on May 19 SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE with food, music, festivi- School Coordinator at groundwater agency in the at 2:30 p.m. at Los Angeles ties, education booths, and Nimitz STEM Magnet State of California and is Southwest College (1600 The Water Replenish- raffle prizes throughout the Middle School. responsible for managing W. Imperial Highway). At ment District (WRD) will day. The event draws over “Our annual Ground- and protecting local the event, she will share her host the 12th annual 3,000 residents each year. water Festival is our oppor- groundwater resources for vision for America, encour- Groundwater Festival on The event will also tunity to educate the public four million residents. The age Californians to join her FILE PHOTO Saturday May 4, 2019, at honor regional water advo- about the importance of a need for sustainable and historic campaign, and lay Senator Kamala Harris the WRD Headquarters in cates, including Jeff Wood, sustainable water future,” local water resources is out her plans to raise 400 delegates in the 2020 Lakewood from 10:00 am Vice Mayor of the City of said WRD Board President imperative to ensure the teacher pay, provide a tax Democratic primary so to 2:00 pm. Lakewood; Madelyn Glick- John D.S. Allen. “It’s a reliability the region’s cut to middle class and low- show your support, bring The annual community field, Director at the UCLA great way to connect with water supply. WRD is cur- income Americans instead your friends and family, and event will educate the pub- Water Resources Group; our community and cele- rently on track to becoming of the wealthy, and combat sign-up to join TODAY! lic about the importance of Victor Griego, Water Edu- brate our valuable ground- completely independent the epidemic of gun vio- RSVPHere: https://www. groundwater, or the “Trea- cation for Latino Leaders; water resources.” from costly imported water lence in our communities. mobilize.us/kamalaharris/ sure Beneath Our Feet” and Juan Perez, Magnet WRD is the largest by the end of this year. Her home state of Califor- nia will award more than event/91809/. A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 C-3THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL MAY 9, 2019A-9

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Thousands of Angelenos and supporters fill the streets of South L.A., as they celebrate the nenaming of Rodeo Road to Barack Obama Blvd. PHOTOS BRANDON I. BROOKS, E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, VALERIE GOODLOE / LA SENTINEL.

a fitting tribute to a great rights and human rights for Black president and some- Bass frequently collabo- can’t forget.” Boulevard and Jefferson president, one that history the advancement of democ- one we can look up to.” rated with Obama on civil Lawson, who was ap- Boulevard. is going to be kind to,” said racy,” Ridley-Thomas said. Similar words were ex- and human rights issues pointed by Obama as U.S. Several elected officials Wesson. “We are part of the fabric pressed by L.A. Mayor Eric during his two terms. She ambassador to the Interna- attended the ceremony. “With so much negativ- of history-making and I’m Garcetti, a friend and cam- also introduced him to Ros- tional Civil Aviation Orga- They included State Sena- ity and hatred in the world, proud to be associated with paign supporter of Obama. coe’s Chicken and Waffles nization, also read a letter tors Maria Elena Durazo, it’s good that our commu- it!” Citing the historical elec- restaurant during one of his from the former president Steve Bradford and Holly nity can show nothing but That feeling of pride tion, Garcetti also urged the visits to Los Angeles. expressing appreciation for Mitchell, Assemblywomen love. This would not have also extended to the throngs crowd to continue the mo- “King Blvd. running the street naming. Sydney Kamlager-Dove happened if it weren’t for of community members, mentum in the future. into Obama Blvd. reflects “While Michelle, Malia, and Wendy Carrillo, Ingle- community organizations who exploded with ap- “This city helped to our past struggles and gains Sasha and I are so humbled wood Mayor James Butts, and all of the elected offi- plause and cheers, as the deliver the presidency for and our future struggles,” by this day, we’re still County Assessor Jeffrey cials that helped,” he add- Obama Blvd. sign was un- the first African American Bass insisted. “All of the mindful that it’s not about Prang, L.A. Councilmem- ed. veiled. Smart phones were man ever in the history of energy that we put into us. It’s about this neigh- bers Curren Price and Mar- L.A. County Supervisor held high throughout the our country. That seed that electing Barack Obama, borhood’s next generation queece Harris-Dawson, Mark Ridley-Thomas, one sea of people as crowds was planted, we have to we’ve got to do the same and all that we want from MTA Commissioner Jac- of the officials who assisted snapped photos and videos keep cultivating it,” said thing again. I’m fired up them,” wrote Obama. quelyn Dupont-Walker, the effort, commented on of the new blue-and-white Garcetti. “In this election in and ready to go!” “We hope they’ll look at L.A. Housing Commis- the significance of holding street designation. 2020, we can take the lega- Michael Lawson, CEO/ these new street signs and sioner Bobbie Anderson, the celebration at an inter- “He’s a living legend cy of the Obamas forward president of the L.A. Ur- find inspiration and all that and Public Works Commis- section where the streets and it’s an honor for him to and maybe have the first ban League, was another a group of committed citi- sioners Kevin James and are named for two heroes in have a street in his name,” African American woman Obama friend who shared zens can achieve together Mike Davis. Also, activist African American history. said L.A. resident Ayanna or Corey Booker or have remarks at the ceremony. and all of you will rally General Jeff represented “I’m glad to be one of Brown. anyone become the greatest Referring to the “historic around to build a better the skid row community. the sponsors of this his- Resident Bridgett Goss leader in this land.” intersection of Obama community, a better L.A., Musical performers in- toric occasion. There’s no remarked, “Obama was a U.S. Congresswoman Blvd. and King Blvd.,” he and a better country where cluded Sheila E., Doug E. denying the fact that the very good president. He Karen Bass also empha- said the location illustrates every single one of us can Fresh, Yo-Yo, BJ the Chi- intersection of Martin Lu- was all-positive and today’s sized the importance of how two men from differ- reach our full potential.” cago Kid, Battlecat, Kur- ther King Blvd. and Barack event was all positive.” next year’s presidential ent eras intersect and that Obama Blvd. joins the rupt and Yo-Yo. Obama Blvd. speaks vol- According to Marvin election as she proclaimed parents should ensure that city’s President’s Row, umes in terms of memorial- Adams, also of L.A., “This her excitement about the “our children’s children which consists of Wash- izing and celebrating civil is history! He was the first historic street renaming. know and understand. We ington Boulevard, Adams

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By Cora JaCkson-Fossett important to you. Encourage yourself, even if nobody else make your paths straight.” Religion Editor does. The Apostle Paul encouraged the First Lady Togetta Ulmer, Faithful Central Baptist Mother’s Day is May 12 and the observance usually Corinthians with these words: “Now Church means gifts and enjoyment for women who serve in that abides faith, hope and love, but the I would like to encourage mothers who are facing chal- role. Unfortunately, in these troubled times, some women greatest of these is love.” (I Corin- lenges to just remember, first of all, that God’s got you. are facing overwhelming troubles and obstacles in their thians 13:13) He’s got your back and never cease to pray about what- lives, which makes it hard to celebrate in the midst of their ever the problem is. situation. First Lady Fredericka Also remember that you are The L.A. Sentinel asked three local first ladies to offer Santee, Philippian Baptist loved by your children, regardless words of encouragement to mothers who may be facing Church of the problems that you are fac- challenging circumstances. Below are their responses. Greetings in the name of ing. Most importantly, God loves the Lord Jesus Christ, who con- you and sees you and every- First Lady Jacquelyn Calloway, tinues to show us extraordinary thing that you’re doing to try Bethel AME Church favor. I want to let you know that to change your situation. He It has been said that challenges are God will reward you for faithful- is in front of it and He loves often tools by which God fashions us ness. God’s plan for your life is that you have joy and live you more than you can ever for better things. As mothers, when life to the fullest. imagine. challenges come, don’t break down, He allows you to experience challenging circumstanc- Don’t give up, keep going. rather breakthrough with L.O.V.E. – es so you can learn to love and trust Him in deeper ways, The Bible says, “The race is not to the swift nor the battle Listen to the voice of God or the so you can grow more mature, developing a strong charac- to the strong, (Ecclesiastes 9:11) but to the person who Spirit within. Overlook or over- ter to become more like Jesus, Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust endures until the end” (Matthew 24:13). They have the come the obstacles or negativity in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your un- wherewithal. See it through to the end and remember that in the way. Value the things that are derstanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will you can make it!

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Full Harvest Church, led Also, the prayer line, oper- a training session called Religion Editor by Bishop Clarence Mc- ated through Audrey Black Managing M.E. that aims Clendon. Her assignments Ministries, draws listeners to bring new hope to the When it comes to including creating the cur- across the country. unbeliever and assist the spreading the Word of riculum and teaching fam- “When the Lord told believer in becoming God, Pastor Audrey Black ily and marriage classes me to start this prayer line, whole,” she said. “This doesn’t let distance get in each week. He told me it wouldn’t cost session is designed to help her way. She currently serves me anything. He just need- you understand who you She ministers locally with her husband as the ed me to obey. The line really are so that you can through her church and spiritual leaders of Canaan itself is free and I started reach your full potential.” nationwide through her Inheritance Worship Cen- with three volunteers. It has Using 1 Thessalonians prayer line. Wherever or ter in Gardena, where their been seven years and now 5:23 as the scriptural foun- whenever the opportunity mission is “to create an en- we have a volunteer staff of dation, Black explained, presents itself, Black will vironment in which people 12,” said Black. “We are made in three parts share the Gospel. can come to encounter “We have ministered – the physical body, emo- Black has dedicated God…fellowship with one to doctors, city officials,tional body and spiritual more than 30 years to the another, while discovering teachers, pastors and law- body. Our ability to move ministry of Christ. As a their gifts and developing yers from all over Califor- all three parts as one is es- teen, she explained scrip- their talents to better plan nia, New York, Louisiana, sential to our wholeness.” ture to classmates and wit- for their lives.” North Carolina, Texas, Black added that people nessed to other students. Recalling how God has COURTESY PHOTO Missouri, and Colorado are welcome to participate As a young adult, Black guided her and her husband Pastor Audrey Black received the Hall of Fame award just to name a few.” in any aspect of the minis- instructed the Purity Class in starting a church, Black from the National Association of University Women - As for the future, Black try. “If anyone would like and Tuesday Night Prayer said at first she was hesitant South Central L.A. Chapter in March 2019. has many plans underway. to volunteer for any of our at Evangelistic Church of because, “I felt there were to start the ministry and do ministry.” The church will host back- activities or join us at any God in Christ. enough churches. There is what God was calling us to God directed them to to-school night in Sep- time, call us at (424) 292- Next, she and her hus- one on every corner in Los do. If it had not been for a building in Gardena and tember to give supplies to 3681 or email canaaninher- band, Pastor Owen Black, Angeles. But in order to Him leading me the entire since its founding in 2011, students, provide groceries [email protected].” were part of the staff of obey God, we knew we had way, there wouldn’t be a Canaan Inheritance has and care bags to the needy Canaan Inheritance impacted the community in November and partner Worship Center is located through worship services, with a local doctor to con- at 14123 Van Ness Ave., in youth outreach, food dis- duct their annual toy drive Gardena. Learn more on- tributions, conferences on Dec. 14. line about the ministry at and holiday giveaways. “I’m also working on canaaninheritance.org.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett ary at 4951 S. Figueroa St. Religion Editor Flowers and gifts will be presented to every mother Mothers take center at each service. stage on Sunday, May 12, “We invite the public to at Love, Peace and Happi- fellowship with us at these ness Family Christian Fel- life-changing worship ser- lowship Church. vices. Also, we will have a According to Bishop special gift for the mother Leon and Dr. Jacqueline with the most children and Martin, pastor and first family members in atten- lady, three services will dance,” said Bishop Mar- COURTESY PHOTO be held on Mother’s Day tin. “We will see you at the Bishop Leon Martin at the ministry’s two loca- gathering!” tions to celebrate the car- located at 400 S. Santa Fe ing hands of women care- Ave., in Compton. The To learn more, call givers. Los Angeles congregation Love, Peace and Hap- At 8 a.m., worship will will hold services at 8 a.m. piness Family church at take place at the edifice and 11 a.m., in the sanctu- (800) 757-6552.

sentinel news serviCe The observance will Church in Pasadena. Vic- conclude on Sunday, May tory’s choir and members The 3rd Pastoral An- 26, at 5 p.m., with a special will participate as well. niversary of the Rev. Dr. service featuring Bishop “We extend an invita- T. Delbert Robinson and Milton M. White, pastor of tion to the community to First Lady Jasmine Rob- Victory Full Gospel Baptist {See Pilgrim’s D-2} inson will be celebrated each Sunday in May by the members of Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church. A moment of apprecia- tion will be delivered dur- ing the 10 a.m. worship services in the church’s sanctuary located at 7016 S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “A Church Connected to its Covering” based on the scriptural references of 2 Samuel 5:1 and 1 Chroni- COURTESY PHOTO cles 11:1. First Lady Jasmine and Pastor T. Delbert Robinson D-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019

CALL 2 W ORSHIP! sentinel news serviCe by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor Over the last de- cade, Zacardi Cortez’s Church and community news throughout greater Los Angeles dynamic vocals have es- tablished him as one of First AME Church soul music’s new leaders. commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the Annual Walk to End Hunger on May 11, at 2270 S. The tenor has scored Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. The Sarah Allen Women’s Missionary No. 1 hits such as “1 on 1” Society sponsors the event. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and the ceremony at 7:30 a.m. The and “Oh, How I Love You,” walk will begin at 8 a.m., starting at FAME Church. To participate or obtain information, call the church at (323) 735-1251. which recently spent a doz- en weeks atop the Billboard West Angeles Church of God in Christ Gospel Airplay chart. presents “A Day in May with Lady Mae” on May 11, at 9:30 a.m., at 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Now, he’s recorded Los Angeles. First Lady Mae Blake will share words of inspiration, healing, laughter and love. his most heartfelt musi- The donation is $40. On May 12, at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., Dr. Judith McAllister, will be the guest speaker at the Mother’s Day services. McAllister, an author and recording artist, directs West cal statement yet with Angeles’ Worship and Arts Department. To learn more, call (323) 733-8300 or visit westa.org. “You Don’t Know” (Black Smoke Music Worldwide). COURTESY PHOTO Carson Community Deliverance Center Church Zacardi Cortez’s new single is rising on the gospel charts. It opens softly with sponsors a Women’s Prayer Service on May 11, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The Cortez singing, “You James Fortune, on the tune the best singer in America public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. don’t know what I’ve which will appear on his today,” says Black Smoke Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church been through, let me highly-anticipated sopho- Music Worldwide CEO, observes Mother’s Day on May 12, at 9 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said share my story with more album, “Soul of A Kerry Douglas. “I’ve been Pastor Mary S. Minor. The BKCAME Men’s Ministry plans a gift of love for every woman in you,” and he goes on to Man” (Black Smoke Mu- working with him for over attendance. To learn more, call (323) 296-5610. sic Worldwide) in the fall. a decade now and have wit- reminisce about some of Walking in the Spirit Ministries “I’ve been through nessed incredible maturity. his real-life challenges. hosts a “Fellowship Breakfast” on May 12, at 11 a.m., at Sonoma Grill in the Doubletree Hotel, Then, against a flurrya lot of things that tor- “I’m very proud of his 13111 Sycamore Dr., in Norwalk, said Pastors Tim and Leshia Brooks. The community is invited of crashing symbols, he tured my soul, but God growth as a young man to bring a guest or family member to the event. belts out a raspy testimo- has brought me through and as a seasoned vocal- Bryant Temple AME Church nial of God’s faithfulness. it all,” Cortez says, “I’m ist. In spite of all of his now at a place where I’m big hits, I think his current presents its Spring Revival 2019 on May 14-16, at 7 p.m., at 2525 W. Vernon Ave., in Los “I’ve had writing credit Angeles, said Pastor Dwaine A. Jackson. The theme is “Here We Are to Bow Down” based on 2 on a couple of songs in the letting my experience work is the best yet. I can’t Chronicles 20:3-4. The revivalists are Pastor Joseph Robinson of Resurrection Church in Carson past, but this is the first come through my music.” wait for the world to hear on May 14, the Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, associate minister at First AME-L.A. on May 15, time I really focused and The Houston, TX na- Zacardi’s ‘Soul of a Man’ and Pastor Jamal H. Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia on May wrote a song,” says Cor- tive has appeared on re- album we’re preparing.” 16. For details, call (323) 293-6201. tez, who collaborated with cordings with Kirk Frank- Crenshaw United Methodist Church Grammy® Award nomi- lin and Lalah Hathaway, For more information, holds the Save our Sons Prison Ministry meeting on May 19, at 2:30 p.m., at 3740 Don Felipe nated singer/songwriter, among others. “Zacardi is visit mrkerrydouglas.com. Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter, Sr. The topic will be “My Story: 20 Years in Prison.” A former inmate will discuss life before conviction, strategies for success on parole and integrating back into society. Call (323) 292-0141 for information. as we strive to carry out the commitment to this minis- Pilgrim’s mandate of ‘Connecting try and we invite everyone Grace United Methodist Church {Continued from D-1} Believers to the Source of to join us,” added Brother plans a “Karaoke Fundraiser” on May 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 4112 W. Slauson Ave., in share with us in this spe- Hope,’” said Elder Evelyn Jerol Crawford, anniver- Los Angeles, said Pastor Cedric Bridgeforth. The program, open to all ages, will feature Stan cial celebration of our Worline, anniversary co- sary co-chair. the Prayed-Up Man, music, line dancing, games and refreshments. The donation is $10 for adults and $5 for youth. On June 29, the “Back-to-Church Comedy Show” takes place at 5 pastor and first lady.chair. God p.m. Lester Barrie and Friends will perform along with professional comedians. All ages are has graced us with his dy- “This is our time to For more information, welcome. The donation is $20. To learn more about both events, call (323) 294-6653 or visit namic leadership and he show our love and appre- call Pilgrim’s Hope Bible graceumcla.com. continues to lead us into ciation for Pastor and Lady Church at (323) 581-7672. deeper dimensions in God Robinson’s dedication and Email [email protected] and tell us about your church!

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

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