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The Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy Recently Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Capri Investment Group, Celebrated Their Naming Ceremony Los Angeles City Council Con- firms Cynthia McClain-Hill as New Bobby Brown’s New Prerogative: LADWP Commissioner Music, Family, & Peace (See page A-9) (See page C-3) VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBERSEPTEMBER 12 17,- 18, 2015 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO 38 $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over EightyYears TheYears Voice The ofVoice Our of Community Our Community Speaking Speaking for Itselffor Itself” THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 BY JENNIFER BIHM The two front runners 10] could have unintended Contributing Writer in this year’s race for gov- consequences on housing ernor, Gavin Newsom and production that could be PHOTOS BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Politically, housing has John Cox, have publicly problematic.” L.A. City Council president Herb Wesson holds picture with President been a hot-button issue in commented on the housing Cox was more straight- Barack Obama California for years now, crisis, and neither of them forward in his assessment with candidates vying for supports a full repeal of simply stating, “I don’t be- BY BRANDON I. BROOKS Last month, members of back in 2017. Recently, various seats promising to the Costa Hawkins Rental lieve rent control works.” Managing Editor and the council were asked to the motion passed unani- somehow ameliorate the Housing Act, which is what Opponents of Prop 10 KIMBERLEE BUCK vote on changing the street mously with a 15-0 vote. situation. Proposition 10 is Proposition 10 would do if say that it will do more harm Staff Writer name “Rodeo Road” to Currently, the District 10 at the center of the heated passed. than good and are encour- “Obama Boulevard” after is the only area in the city debate around affordable Though Newsom said aging voters to say no to The City Council closed Los Angeles City Coun- that has its own President’s housing in the state of Cali- he is open to fewer restric- out their August meeting cil president Herb Wesson fornia. tions on rent control, “[Prop {See PROP 10 A-8} with a vote of a lifetime. motioned for the rename {See OBAMA A-9} The Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy recently Co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Capri Investment Group, celebrated their naming ceremony. One of the Largest Black Private Equity Firms in the Country, Talks Reaching for Success and his Vision for the Future. BY BRIAN W. CARTER Contributing Writer BY KIMBERLEE BUCK Staff Writer On Thursday, August 30, Alliance Virgil Rob- Chicago native Quin- erts Leadership Academy tin Primo aspired to be- (AVRLA), a middle school come an entrepreneur at in South L.A., celebrated an early age; a dream that its naming ceremony after stemmed from watch- civil rights leader, attor- ing his father preach in ney, and Alliance found- the pulpit during church. ing board member, Virgil Throughout his child- Roberts. He shared how he COURTESY PHOTO hood, Primo’s father in- felt being honored by such stilled in him the skills he a ceremony. Civil rights leader, attorney, and Alliance founding needed to be a successful COURTESY PHOTO “It’s really gratifying,” board member, Virgil Roberts businessman. His father’s Co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Capri Investment said Roberts. I’m really words of wisdom com- Group, Quintin Primo. proud of what we are doing gil Roberts since I started “He has always been bined with his bachelor’s for the kids in our commu- working with the Alliance in about children’s academic of science degree in fi- master in business adminis- the tools he needed to take nity.” 2005,” said AVRLA princi- success. He’s been on our nance (with honors) from tration from Harvard Law on the world of business. “I have known Vir- pal, Joy May-Harris. Indiana University and his School, equipped him with {See ROBERTS A-8} {See PRIMO A-9} BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Sports Writer The genius, intelli- gence, beauty and spirit Serena Williams was of Black women, which one match victory away continues to transform from history. After giving the world, shined bright- birth to Alexis Olympia, {See FRANKLIN A-8} the 23-time Grand Slam winner put on a dominate campaign during the 2018 U.S. Open. Her champi- AP PHOTO/NOAH K. MURRAY onship opponent was the Miss New York Nia Franklin reacts after being named 20-year-old Naomi Osa- PHOTO BY SCOTT CLARKE / ESPN IMAGES Miss America 2019, as she is crowned by last year’s win- Naomi Osaka & Serena Williams during the trophy ner Cara Mund, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Atlantic City, N.J. {See WILLIAMS A-9} presentation during the 2018 US Open Women’s Final www.lasentinel.net AUDITION IN 3 WAYS ON-LINE, MOBILE APP, OR IN - PERSON A-2A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY SEPTEMBER 13, 9, 2018 2014 Arnold, of A Turner Archives Terry Crews all smiles at WOKEUP event in South L.A. cycle. show a spike in voting this Issues such as rent con- past primary elections. Ac- trol, housing for the home- cording to recent polls, less, and gas prices are bal- California saw an increased lot initiatives. 37% voter turnout. The Arnold, of A Turner Archives All 435 seats of the number is the highest rate Celebrities and local activists turned out for WOKEUP event. United States House of of a non-presidential pri- Representatives and 100 mary year since 1998. BY SHAQUILLE WOODS don’t know they can come don’t get a lot of likes California will vote on seats of the Senate will be Contact your local vot- Contributing Writer out and do certain things to on your post, you think a number of issues this up- contested. ing office or register online make their vote count,” said your words have no im- coming November election The latest statistics for more information. Black voter turnout rate Farr. portance,” Crews said. declined for the first time “We will continue to “This is the same in 20 years according the teach them about how im- thing as voting. It seems U.S Census Bureau. The portant it is to vote. Being that if millions aren’t 2016 presidential election civilly engaged can change watching, you might not showed a decrease in black their lives.” feel its worth it but you votes compared to the re- The event was packed have to start small and cord high turnout in 2012. with crowds of potential think big!” A local initiative is hoping voters. Young and old par- LisaRaye McCoy, to change those numbers. ticipants flocked tables for known for her role in the The WOKEUP event sign-up sheets. Attend- comedy-drama Ballers, took place Saturday, Sep. 1 ees were able to person- echoed the same state- at the Baldwin Hills Cren- ally engage with celebrities ments. shaw Plaza in South Los throughout the event. “Some don’t believe Angeles. The voter regis- Terry Crews, best known their vote matters. They tration campaign was orga- for his roles in Everybody don’t understand their nized by Andre Farr Inter- Hates Chris and Brooklyn history. This is why we national and sponsored by Nine-Nine spoke about the are sitting here. We want Carnival Corporation PLC. importance of voting. them to understand. We “Young voters have “When you look at a want to educate them. Arnold, of A Turner Archives been disenfranchised. They social media world, if you Your voice does matter.” Eager attendees register to vote at the WOKEUP event. metro.net/bif BUSINESSES OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION Small business owners are invited to learn about Metro’s Small Business Programs. Metro is hosting a workshop for small business owners along the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project about Metro’s Business Interruption Fund (BIF) and resources available through Metro’s Business Solution Center (BSC). Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm DOUBLE RAINBOW Location: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Community Room IS A TOBACCO Staff will share information about applying for Metro’s BIF and preparing supporting materials. In addition, staff from FLAVOR. the BSC will provide information about free business services, referral partners and website development. For additional information and to RSVP, please email 4 out of 5 kids who have used [email protected] or call 213.922.4258. Visit metro.net/bif to tobacco started with a flavored learn more about the BIF. To learn more about the BSC, product. Learn the tobacco visit metrobsc.net. industry’s latest tricks and how to fight back. ADDICTION IS NOT FlavorsHookKids.org A PHASE. 19-0632bg ©lacmta 2018 © 2018 California Department of Public Health THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-4 A-3 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 © 2018 The Coca-Cola Company. All Rights Reserved. The Coca-Cola© 2018 Company. 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