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Los Angeles Sentinel goes one-on-one with the three top labor leaders in education to discuss the state of public learning and how having Black leadership can reshape policy & practices throughout the country.

Becky Pringle is the president of the National California Teachers Association (CTA) President United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) President Education Association (NEA) COURTESY PHOTO Toby Boyd COURTESY PHOTO Cecily Myart-Cruz COURTESY PHOTO

By Betti Halsell and United Teachers Los demic leadership, The Los (NEA), she joined Cali- values that guide their hands edged the students of color Contributing Writer Angeles (UTLA) are all Angeles Sentinel learned fornia Teachers Asso- in leadership, influencing that depend on her due dili- Black. These educators sit of their devotion to guide ciation (CTA) President the nations ever-changing gence to keep their needs in For the first time in his- down to discuss how educa- the country to a more bal- Toby Boyd and United circuit of educational leader- mind. Pringle stated, “It’s tory, the leaders of the Na- tion is word choice question- anced racial lens. Teachers Los Angeles ship. our time, for us …” Refer- tional Education Associa- able and racial awareness, Becky Pringle is the (UTLA) President Cec- Pringle highlighted the ring to the rarity of all three tion (NEA), the California in an exclusive interview president of the National ily Myart-Cruz in a round transformation set in place Teachers Association (CTA) with national and local aca- Education Association table discussion about the at the NEA, she acknowl- {See FACES A-10}

Groundbreaking $30 million budget initiative will assist homeless individuals and small businesses in California

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Staff Writer

Hot and Cool Café hosted Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Los Ange- les), State Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los An- geles) and Assemblymem- ber Richard Bloom (D-San- ta Monica) to celebrate the groundbreaking California Homeless Hiring Tax Cred- it (HHTC). AB 150, signed by Gov. Standing outside the Hot and Cool Café in Leimert Park are, from left, Otto Solórz- Gavin Newsom as a budget ano, María S. Salinas, Assemblymember Richard Bloom, Assemblymember Isaac Bry- trailer bill, contains sections an, State Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Tony Jolly and Nicole Mihalka. CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL that will assist individuals experiencing homeless- lar Leimert Park coffee shop game-changing way to ad- elevate small business- ness and small businesses on Thursday, July 22 to an- dress the homeless crisis,” es, like Hot and Cool financially impacted by the nounce the positive benefits said Durazo, who co-spon- Café, to provide jobs to COVID-19 pandemic. The of the historic initiative. sored the legislation with Race car driver, Bubba Wallace COURTESY PHOTO lawmakers met at the popu- “Today, we celebrate a Bloom. “This tax credit will {See HOMELESS A-10} {See FULL STORY D-3}

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Staff Writer gathering. presents its case.” Responding to the in- After the presentation, LAPD Police Chief quiry, Moore stressed that the panel deliberates and an- Michel Moore faced hard he recommended the firing nounce their decision and questions at the second of the responsible officer, provide the rationale for the however, the officer ap- verdict. According to the pealed that discipline to the charter, the chief cannot in- Board of Rights, an admin- crease the penalty if the per- istrative group traditionally son is found guilty or take comprised of two captains any further action against or above and a civilian. the officer if he or she is “An ordinance passed deemed not guilty. Also, two years ago by the City state law prohibits Moore Council allows an officer to from identifying the officer Chief Michel Moore Pastor Najuma Smith- Pastor Shep Crawford select three civilians instead because personnel records LAPDONLINE.ORG Pollard FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO to hear the appeal. The offi- are considered confidential. cer is given the ability to de- In the case of the meme, African American Forum Specifically, the audi- meme mocking the death fend him-or-her-self and can the Board of Rights found with community and faith ence sought an explana- of George Floyd, said have an attorney,” Moore the officer not guilty, Moore leaders sponsored by the tion about the lack of dis- Pastor Shep Crawford of said. “Essentially, it’s a trial said. “Their rationale was agency on Wednesday, cipline of the police officer Experience Christian Min- where the Department pres- they took his statements at July 28. who distributed a tasteless istries, who moderated the ents its case and the defense www.lasentinel.net {See LAPD A-11} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,AUGUST 5, 2021 HBCU Grad Marcus Coleman Appointed to DHS Position Coleman leads at the intersection of religious affairs, community capacity building, public-private partnerships, and crisis management to help people before, during, and after disasters. BY STACY M. BROWN uing our work together,” contributions to emergency with the National VOAD NNPA Newswire Senior Briggs stated. management and homeland Diversity, Equity and National Correspondent A D.C. resident and security continue through Inclusion Task Force and proud alumni of Howard his community leadership New America Foundation. The Biden-Harris University and American as an advisory board mem- “We at The Potter’s administration announced University, Coleman ber of the Institute for House look forward to con- the appointment of Marcus remains an active member Diversity and Inclusion in tinuing our longstanding T. Coleman as the director of Harvard University Emergency Management, a relationship with Marcus as of the Department of National Preparedness board member of the he embarks on this new Homeland Security Center for Faith-Based and Neigh- borhood Partnerships (DHS Center). According to a news release, Coleman leads at the intersection of religious affairs, community capacity building, public-private partnerships, and crisis FILE PHOTO management to help people Marcus T. Coleman DHS before, during, and after menting Simple Activities man to direct the DHS disasters. for Everyone and led a Center for Faith-based and His experience in the nationwide effort to Neighborhood Partner- private sector includes increase the security for ships,” former DHS Center serving as co-lead for the houses of worship. Director David L. Myers. FILE PHOTO behavioral science and On February 14, 2021, David stated in a release. Marcus T. Coleman swearing in ceremony. communications practice at President Biden reestab- “The country and the HWC, Inc. lished the White House president will be well Leadership Initiative. National Institute of Civic role that is critical to the Before HWC, Coleman Office of Faith-Based and served by Marcus’ years of Officials said he contin- Discourse and Fair Chance safety and security of hous- served as the interim direc- Neighborhood Partner- experience at the Center, ues to lead various efforts DC, a senior advisor of the es of worship as well as to tor for the DHS Center ships and federal agency his expertise in emergency to promote interfaith dia- National Institute for Civic our work in aiding and from 2017-2018 and spe- centers. preparedness, and his logue and cooperation to Discourse, and a member building communities,” cial assistant from 2013 to In addition to their stat- robust network of trusted advance national security of the Truman National said Bishop T.D. Jakes, 2016. ed mission of outreach to relationships with faith- interests. Security Project. senior pastor at The Pot- During his tenure, stakeholders of all back- based, civic, and govern- Coleman’s community Coleman also serves ter’s House. Coleman developed the grounds and beliefs, the ment partners.” DHS Center’s partnership Centers executed the Joe Briggs, the counsel strategy engaging more administration’s mission to for the National Football Study Reinforces a Brighter than 50,000 leaders from boost economic recovery, League Players Associa- multiple sectors and devel- combat systemic racism, tion, remarked that Cole- oped partnerships between increase opportunity and man had been a special Economic Outlook When America FEMA and organizations, mobility for historically connection for the sports including the NAACP and disadvantaged communi- community to the work AARP. ties. that’s needed on the leads World in Energy Production He also co-developed They also advance ground. the guide, Engaging Faith- international development “His work with disaster Based and Community and global humanitarian relief has allowed the work Organizations: Considera- work and strengthen plural- of the pro athletes I work tions for Emergency Man- ism, and respect constitu- with to be amplified and agers, FEMA’s course on tional guarantees. more directed to the needs Religious and Cultural Lit- “President Biden could they were intended to eracy and Competency in not have appointed a better address. We congratulate Disasters, IS-909: Commu- prepared and more capable him on this appointment nity Preparedness: Imple- leader than Marcus Cole- and look forward to contin-

PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA In addition to supporting well-paying jobs, the natural gas and oil industry, directly and indirectly, contributed an estimated $1.7 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2019, representing 7.9 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product.

BY STACY M. BROWN percent of the U.S. gross mation Administration NNPA Newswire Senior domestic product. noted that global oil and liq- National Correspondent Researchers found uid fuels consumption is through wages, taxes, capi- expected to surpass 2019 According to a new tal investments, and support levels in 2022, as economic study, America’s natural gas to other industries, the eco- activity and travel patterns and oil industry will need to nomic impact extends normalize. serve as a vital driver of the beyond traditional natural “This represents an nation’s post-pandemic eco- gas and oil-producing opportunity for the U.S. to nomic recovery. states. meet the world’s rising The industry counts as “Every state in the demand for affordable, reli- critical to every sector of the nation has a stake in contin- able fuels with homegrown U.S. economy and supports ued access to U.S. natural natural gas and oil,” Ameri- millions of jobs across all gas and oil reserves, which can Petroleum Institute 50 states, according to a are critical for the nation’s President and CEO Mike study by PricewaterhouseC- economic recovery,” the Sommers wrote in an email. oopers that compiles the lat- study authors wrote. “That said, America’s est available government In short, as the nation economic outlook depends Looking to purchase data. continues to recover from on federal and state policy The 134-page study, the pandemic and the eco- proposals that incentivize which explores the econom- nomic downturn that result- resource development, your first home? ic impact of the oil and nated, the natural gas and oil modernize energy infra- ural gas industry, revealed industry will serve as an structure and streamline that the business supported engine for long-term burdensome regulations,” There are many firsts in a person’s life. 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SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL community and for so many ly affected many racial and caused by the pandemic and people of color,” said Chidi ethnic minority groups, racial trauma, Njoku For many people within Njoku, director of Psychiatry including Blacks, putting stressed. If left untreated, the Black community, racial and Addiction Medicine, them more at risk of getting symptoms can worsen and trauma – or race-based trau- Kaiser Permanente South sick and dying from cause severe problems to matic stress (RBTS) – com- Bay. “When you combine COVID-19, the Centers for one’s overall health. bined with the ongoing that with the ongoing effects Diseases Control and Pre- Concerns about privacy challenges associated with this pandemic has had on vention (CDC) reports. can at times be a common the COVID-19 pandemic people of color, the result is And, according to PEW deterrent for some people in has created a very unique we have communities where Charitable Trusts, racism is minority communities, but set of mental and emotional there are some very substan- a contributor to a public Njoku emphasized that pro- challenges that should not tial mental health needs.” health crisis. It added Black tecting your privacy is a bers of the Black community should prioritize themselves be left untreated. According to Njoku, women are up to four times highly important aspect of to seek help if you’re experi- and not listen to the stigmas With July recognized as such mental health concerns more likely to die of preg- mental health treatment. encing mental health chal- or any other detractors who Minority Mental Health include difficulties manag- nancy related complications “Be assured that discus- lenges that rise to the level of would discourage you from Awareness Month, Kaiser ing one’s anger, depression, than White women. Black sions with your mental health affecting their ability to be getting the support you need. Permanente is raising aware- PTSD-like symptoms such men are more than twice as provider, which include your present in life. When these “If you’re too anxious or ness about mental health as hypervigilance, dissociat- likely to be killed by police diagnosis and treatment plan, challenges start effecting depressed to advocate for issues facing underrepresent- ing and flashbacks; reliving as White men. And the aver- are kept confidential,” Njoku their ability to perform at yourself, it’s okay to lean on ed groups, including the traumatic experiences, age life expectancy of Black explained. “No family mem- work or school, then it’s time someone you trust for sup- Black community, and the headaches, insomnia; low Americans is four years ber, employer or insurance to seek help. When someone port to get the help you importance of seeking timely self-esteem, and efforts lower than the rest of the company can access your is having difficulty showing need,” Njoku added. treatment when needed. being taken to mentally dis- U.S. population. medical records without the up for their primary relation- “Remember: As scary as it “Discrimination based tance oneself from traumatic It’s important for Black patient’s permission.” ships, that is as well a reason may feel, one of the most on race has had a profound events such as substance use Americans to seek help when Knowing when to to consider seeking help, he courageous things you could and painful psychological and/or abuse. facing mental health chal- seek help noted. When it comes to your do is take the time to invest in impact both in the Black COVID-19 has unequal- lenges – including those Njoku encourages mem- mental health, everyone yourself by seeking help.” New Report Reveals Breakthrough Cases in Vaccinated are Extremely Rare As of Jan. 16, the U.S. had surpassed more than 23.3 million total cases and 388,700 deaths due to the pandemic, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported. from 0.01 percent in Con- Further, the report COVID data, more than 98 hospitalizations, and deaths necticut to 0.90 percent in revealed that the rates of percent of COVID cases in the U.S. are among those Oklahoma. death among fully vacci- were among unvaccinated who are unvaccinated or not The rate of break- nated people with COVID- people, the report concluded. fully vaccinated,” the through cases in the Dis- 19 were even lower, effec- “While the information researchers continued. trict of Columbia stands at tively zero (0.00 percent) in on breakthrough events is “These findings echo 0.04 percent. all but two reporting states, still limited and incomplete, the abundance of data The KFF report revealed that the rates of death among fully The hospitalization rate Arkansas and Michigan, this analysis of available demonstrating the effective- vaccinated people with COVID-19 were even lower, effectively zero (0.00 percent) in all but two reporting states, among fully vaccinated peo- where they were 0.01 per- state-level data indicates ness of currently authorized Arkansas and Michigan, where they were 0.01 percent. ple with COVID-19 ranged cent. that COVID-19 break- COVID-19 vaccines. from effectively zero (0.00 Even then, the re- through cases, and especial- “Moving forward, par- BY STACY M. BROWN 19, according to a new study percent) in California, searchers said it’s not clear ly hospitalizations and ticularly as the more trans- NNPA Newswire Senior released on Monday, August Delaware, D.C., Indiana, whether those deaths were deaths, among those who missible Delta variant is now National Correspondent 2, by the nonprofit Kaiser New Jersey, New Mexico, COVID-19 related. are fully vaccinated are rare the dominant strain of Family Foundation. Vermont, and Virginia to More than 90 percent of occurrences in the United COVID-19 circulating in the Breakthrough cases, The rate of breakthrough 0.06 percent in Arkansas. all COVID cases and 95 States,” the report’s authors U.S., more robust state-level hospitalizations, and deaths cases reported among those The report’s authors percent of all hospitaliza- submitted. data will help to monitor are extremely rare events fully vaccinated is well also noted that hospitalizations have been among “Moreover, this data ongoing vaccine effective- among those who are fully below one percent in all tion might not have been unvaccinated individuals. indicates the vast majority of ness and inform discussions vaccinated against COVID- reporting states, ranging due to COVID-19. In most states that track reported COVID-19 cases, about booster vaccinations.”

Millions of Californians across diﬀ erent age groups, races and ethnicities have now been vaccinated — helping many people safely return to work, reunite with friends and family, and travel with conﬁ dence.

Your decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine can help keep you and your loved ones safe, and help stop the spread in your community.

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To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit VaccinateALL58.com or call (833) 422-4255. A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,AUGUST 5, 2021 New Partnership Brings Black History to Life Through Google Assistant BY AIRIK MYERS tions gained so much noto- tells us about contributors Mack about the ease that The Seattle Medium riety the phrase “the Real who are not your big people can access the infor- McCoy” was coined to dis- names. [It] helps people mation through Google ‘Hey, Google, what tinguish his inventions understand that bigger pic- Assistant. “You just learn happened on this day in from cheap imitations. ture. And for us, that was something beautiful about Black History?’ is a term “I shared [the ‘Today In the compelling moment our history and you know, that might become a daily Black History’ feature] here. Here's a chance for the reason why it's impor- ritual for many people with close to a hundred your average Google user tant to me, [is] because I across the country. Thanks people and their level of who doesn't know anything know what knowledge of to a new partnership excitement is insane,” says about these things to really self-did for me.” between Google and Dr. Mack. “It is off the charts, jump in, learn more and As it relates to the Carl Mack, publisher of the but they come back to me learn in depth.” “Today in Black History” Black Heritage Day Calen- and every one of them, my For Mack, who previ- initiative, this is Google’s dar – a comprehensive flip mama included said, ‘If ously served as president of first partnership that was calendar that highlights you didn't tell me this, how the Seattle King County “specifically designed to 366 notable African Ameri- would I ever know it NAACP and was the for- educate and raise aware- cans and African American existed?’” mer executive director of ness about equity and accomplishments, more While Mack’s initial the National Society of inclusion on the Google than 500 million people intent was to share his Black Engineers (NSBE), Assistant.” can get a daily dose of information with the world, the opportunity for people Tsai says that the Black History utilizing he had no idea that he liter- to learn about and appreci- Google Assistant, from the Google Assistant. ally would be sharing it on ate Black History is a beginning, has been about Just prior to Juneteenth, a platform that reaches tremendous step towards inclusivity, and being an the Google Assistant team hundreds of millions of unveiled the new feature people on a daily basis. that allows users to receive “Did I think that 30 information on Black His- As it relates to the “Today in Black History” initiative, this years later, the research that is Google’s first partnership that was “specifically tory by date. By saying I did on Black history designed to educate and raise awareness about equity ‘Hey Google, what hap- and inclusion on the Google Assistant. would now be on the pened on this day in Black Google assistant, and that History?’, you are met with as an actor. And [he’s] looking at me 500 million people around a unique verbal response, The feature is accessi- like I know who this guy is, the world could access it?” which is powered by the ble on more than 1 billion and I had no idea who [he] says Mack in awe of the information contained in Google Assistant-enabled was talking about,” achievement. “That is just Dr. Mack’s calendar, that devices, including smart recalled Mack. “I literally where God says big, God will provide you with a speakers, phones, TVs felt ashamed and embar- means BIG.” brief narrative of Black from LG and Samsung, rassed that this White man The connection with History that occurred on Chromecast, watches and knew more about my cul- Google came from one of that day. many popular soundbars. ture than I did.” Mack’s mentees, Justin There are two ways that According to Mack, the The interaction led Steele, who works for you can utilize the feature. inspiration for the calendar Mack to learn more about Google. Mack sent a copy The first option is by ask- stemmed from a conversa- Black History and over of his calendar to Steele ing what happen today, and tion that he had with a time become a Black His- looking for feedback. the second is by asking White co-worker back in torian in his own right. The Unbeknownst to Mack at what happen on a specific the 80s, who was asking discoveries that he made the time, Google was in the date in Black History. For Mack about a historic gave Mack an enhanced process of looking for con- sense of self-pride and tent that they could feature Dr. Carl Mack, Publisher of the Black Heritage Day Calendar fueled his passion to teach, every day that was in line learn and serve others. with their efforts towards self-knowledge and pride assistant for everyone to After some years of doing diversity and inclusion. for African Americans, and connect to. research, Mack decided to According to Beth Tsai, a chance for others to see “Everyone, regardless share his knowledge more policy director for Google and understand African of who you are, regardless broadly, so he produced the Search and Assistant, Americans in a way that is of your race, regardless of original version of the Mack’s calendar was a per- not readily found in tradi- your gender, regardless of Black Heritage calendar in fect fit for what they were tional American history your ethnicity, your reli- 1992. trying to do. books. gion, we wanted the system Fast forward to today “We felt like it was very “I mean, you look at to recognize you,” says and people are still fasci- important to raise aware- Google. Google is arguably Tsai. nated with the information ness about the Black com- one of the greatest search “I hope our Black contained in the calendar, munity and about impor- engines on this planet. The users… listen to our calen- which is now in its fourth tant figures in the Black fact that they have the con- dar, and I hope that they edition. Some of the infor- community that often don't tent from the calendar and feel like the Google Assis- example, asking what hap- Black figure that he never mation like Martin Luther get attention,” said Tsai. every day, all you have to tant is theirs,” she contin- pened on October 8 in heard of. King’s Birthday is com- “The beautiful thing say is, ‘Hey, Google, what ued. “I hope that they see Black History will solicit a “One day [my co-work- monly known, but there are about Dr. Mack's calendar happened on this day in themselves in the Google response about Powhatan er] came to work and he other lesser-known entries is it looks at the parts of the Black History?’ And just system. [I hope it feels] like Beaty, who was born into was talking to me about that have a common con- story that like most people like that, with just your the Google assistant recog- slavery on this day in 1837, this guy, Henry Blippar, nection to our everyday aren't aware of, it tells us voice, you could be nizes them and sees them but later gained his free- who was the first Black to lives like Elijah McCoy, an about important moments exposed to 366 days of as an ally. Because that, dom and moved to Ohio, graduate from the West African American inventor, in Black culture and Black African-American History fundamentally, is the most where he proved his talent Point Military Academy. whose high-quality inven- history,” added Tsai. “It with just your voice,” says important thing for us.” LA County Assessing Regional Need for Parks, Recreation CITY NEWS SERVICE officials. the park needs of rural supporting resilient com- The Los Angeles Coun- communities in the Ante- munities throughout Los Los Angeles County ty Department of Parks and lope Valley, Santa Clarita Angeles County,” said residents are being asked Recreation will apply an Valley, Santa Monica Norma Garcia-Gonzalez, for input on their parks and equity lens to identify, ana- Mountains and Santa director of LA County recreation needs in a series lyze, map and document Catalina Island. Parks and Recreation. “We of virtual workshops and the need for parks, beaches, “Parks are a matter of encourage all Los Angeles online surveys conducted lakes, trails, natural areas public health, social equity County residents to partici- over the next month, said and open spaces, including and serve a vital role in pate and get involved. Their input will help inform future planning and funding allocation for Los Angeles County Parks & Rec to identify the need for regional parks, open space, parks, beaches, lakes, trails, natural areas and open spaces. and trails.” Eleven online work- Antelope Valley lope Valley, Santa Clarita shops are scheduled for • Aug. 24, 6 p.m., Metro Valley, Santa Monica August and early Septem- • Aug. 25, 6 p.m., West Mountains and Santa ber 2021, one for each San Gabriel Valley Catalina Island. It is avail- regional study area estab- • Aug. 26, 6 p.m., Santa able at https://new.map- lished for the Regional and Clarita Valley tionnaire.com/q/6buc88wjr Rural Edition, which is a • Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m., 4cy. focused update of the 2016 San Fernando Valley Both surveys are avail- Los Angeles Countywide • Aug. 31, 6 p.m., South able in English, Spanish, Parks and Recreation Bay Armenian, Chinese (tradi- Needs Assessment. • Sept. 1, 6 p.m., Santa tional and simplified) and Each workshop will Monica Mountains Korean. A third and final include specific informa- • Sept. 2, 6 p.m., Santa survey will be launched in tion about the study area, Catalina Island late August or early Sep- allowing for more focused Additionally, three tember and will focus on discussions based on online surveys are being regional recreation needs geography and the unique used to collect public input. and preferences. attributes of each area. The first survey is intended The department has set The public may attend any for a countywide audience up social media accounts of the following work- and focuses on general for the project on Face- shops: recreation needs and pref- book, Instagram and Twit- • Aug. 17, 6 p.m., East erences. It is available at ter. The account name is San Gabriel Valley https://new.maptionnaire.c ``lacparkneeds'' across all • Aug. 18, 6 p.m., West- om/q/4j3jjv8n3iur. three platforms. side The second survey More information about • Aug. 19, 6 p.m., Gate- focuses on the park and the project can be found at way recreation needs of rural https://lacounty- • Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m., communities in the Ante- parkneeds.org/rre-home/. THURSDAY,AUGUST 5, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 Sec. of State Shirley Weber Urges All Californians to Vote in Upcoming Recall Election BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY she took office in January and the impact of voter California Black Media that local election officials turnout. have been ahead of the The budget for the California Secretary of process. Weber said, “this Office of Secretary of State State Shirley Weber says whole reality of elections is in the 2020-2021 fiscal all registered Californians their life” and not some- year was $252,722,000. should vote in the special thing is done one time each But the recall election has a election to recall California year. hefty price tag. Gov. Gavin Newsom. It is “They were prepared “We are not really sure scheduled for Sept. 14. for the recall before the the total amount,” Weber “This is an extremely recall was called,” Weber said. “In the end, it could important election,” said said during the virtual news be close to 400 million and Weber, who said she comes conference. some people say $500 mil- from a family of sharecrop- “They are not the type lion. Yes, it is an expensive pers in Arkansas. Her fami- to sit around and wait until enterprise. It’s a serious ly migrated to California July 1 and jump up and say one not only in terms of when she was three-years- we have to have an elec- financing.” old. tion. They have been Whatever the recall “My grandparents on preparing all along in terms election outcome is in Sep- my father’s side never had of staffing, what they tember, Weber said that a chance to vote because would do, and their plans to Californians will have a they died before 1965 when the Voting Rights Act was passed,” she said. “We understand why it’s impor- FILE PHOTO tant to vote but we also California Secretary of State Shirley Weber understand what happens to communities when they for the special elections, recalled and replaced by thing that I know for sure don’t vote. We have to including making sure that one of 46 candidates on the that takes place in the Sec- understand the positives of every Californian will be ballot who has the most retary of State Office: We voting and also the nega- mailed a ballot. Counties votes. know elections.” tive impacts of not voting.” across the state will start Weber said planning the Along with its elections Weber is California’s sending them out in mid- special election has been duties and to safeguard the first African American Sec- August. challenging, but her team state’s official documents, retary of State and the fifth On the day of the spe- has been effective and thor- including the constitution Black person to serve as a cial election, Weber said, ough. and Great Seal, and the constitutional officer in the polls will open at 7 pm and “What I inherited in the state archives, the Secre- SHUTTERSTOCK state’s 170-year history. close at 8 pm. Secretary of State’s office tary of State office also reg- She said working as presi- Voters will also be able is a group of people who isters businesses, commis- implement the election,” chance to elect another dent of the San Diego to track their ballots via really know elections,” sions notaries public, and she added. “They are in the governor in two years. Board of Education and email or text messages by Weber told California manages state ballot initia- process of setting up voting “No question. The reg- serving four terms in the registering at wheresmy- Black Media. tives. centers, polls and mailing ular elections move on,” state Assembly after that ballot.sos.cagov. “I’ve just been in awe Each of California’s 58 out the ballots. They know Weber said. “We’ll have showed her how elected Weber said the recall of what they do. They have counties oversees its own it’s (recall election) is com- the primary election in officials can dismiss com- election ballot will ask two a system and they have it elections but Weber’s ing fast and that it has been June (2022) and the gener- munities when they know questions: Do the voters down pact. The last elec- office sets the stage and an extremely unusual year al election in November that they don’t vote. want to recall Newsom, tion was a good training regulations to ensure the of election after election.” (2022).” Weber was speaking at and if so, who do they want ground for them to deal counties have the tools to Weber also provided For more voter informa- a news briefing organized to replace the governor. If with absentee ballots, bal- function properly and effi- details to media outlets tion about polling places, by Ethnic Media Services 50% or more of voters cast lot boxes, and things that ciently. needed to inform voters: language preference for last week. During the virtu- no votes on the first ques- we’ve known would work Weber meets with each from when to expect mail- election materials and sta- al news conference, Weber tion, Newsom stays on as but could never implement county Voter Registration in ballots, to the number of tus about mail-in ballots, shared details of how her governor. If 50% or more because people we’re hesi- and Elections office each candidates, to when the California voters should office has been planning say yes, then he will be tant about it. That is one month. She learned when polls will open and close, visit voterstatus.sos.ca.gov.

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As this is hap- Rocklin) -- would require pening, California lawmak- county supervisors and city ers are pushing a number of councils to allow the public bills to expand the use of to have access to meetings various telecommunication through a two-way phone options for public meetings. option or a two-way inter- On July 2, Gov. New- net interfacing option along som announced the exten- with video streaming and sion of Executive Order No. in-person comments or N-29-20, through Septem- questions. ber 30. The goal of the "This bill would, until order, which he issued last December 31, 2023, year, was to make sure Cal- require all open and public ifornians continued to have meetings of a city council uninterrupted access to gov- or a county board of super- ernment meetings as the visors that governs a juris- global COVID-19 pandem- diction containing least ic disrupted the state’s day- 250,000 people to include to-day operations. It was set an opportunity for mem- to expire June 15. FILE PHOTO bers of the public to attend Executive Order No. N- via a two-way telephonic 29-20 relaxed provisions in sions, and state agencies. tice. It proposes that four of 703, introduced by Assem- broader virtual access. option or a two-way inter- California’s Bagley-Keene Citing inadequate staff the county’s largest agen- blymember Blanca Rubio "This bill would remove net-based service option, as and Ralph Brown acts, or equipment, some Califor- cies – the San Diego Uni- (D-Baldwin Park) would do the notice requirements par- specified, and would allowing state, county and nia governments -- Lemon fied School District away with many of the ticular to teleconferencing require a city council or city government institutions Grove, San Diego County (SDUSD), San Diego to take their public meetings and the Carlsbad City County Board of Supervi- online. Council – have already sors, San Diego County “A local legislative reduced or removed the Office of Education, and body or state body is author- option to attend public San Diego City Council – ized to hold public meetings meetings over Zoom or by adopt a text message notifi- via teleconferencing and to phone after returning to in- cation system to public make public meetings person meetings earlier this meetings that alerts the pub- accessible telephonically or summer. lic when their agenda item otherwise electronically to But activists insist the is up for discussion. all members of the public onus is on government to “The party backs my seeking to observe and to make it easier for people to proposal because they know address the local legislative participate in the policy dis- that its right and it will body or state body,” New- cussions that impact their make lives easier for every- som’s order read. lives. day people,” Harris said. So California’s Brown Act Last week, the San far, only SDUSD has of 1953 ensures in-person Diego Democratic Party endorsed the Harris’s idea. public participation in coun- endorsed a policy initiative The bills, the California ty and local government called “Boost Democracy” lawmakers are moving SHUTTERSTOCK meetings. The Bagley- that is the brainchild of the through the legislature, are Keene Act guarantees the Rev. Shane Harris, a local Assembly Bills 703, 361 Brown Act restrictions on and would revise the county board of supervi- same for meetings held by activist and founder of the and 339. teleconferencing from vari- requirements of the act to sors that has, as of June 15, state boards, state commis- People’s Alliance for Jus- Assembly Bill (AB) ous locations, allowing for allow for teleconferencing 2021, provided video subject to existing provi- streaming, as defined, of at sions regarding the posting least one of its meetings to of notice of an agenda, pro- continue to provide that vided that the public is video streaming," the bill's allowed to observe the text reads. meeting and address the AB 339 would also legislative body directly require public agencies to both in person and remotely provide real time translators via a call-in option or inter- for their virtual meetings. net-based service option, AB 339 has been and that a quorum of mem- referred to the Committee bers participate in person on Appropriations in the from a singular physical Assembly. location clearly identified Supporters of virtual on the agenda that is open meetings say, for parents, to the public and situated disabled citizens, people within the jurisdiction," the without access to reliable bill's text reads. transportation, seniors and AB 703 would remove other Californians who the current Brown Act have trouble attending pub- requirements that each vir- lic meetings, teleconferenc- tual or telephone location be ing has provided an avenue identified and made public. for Californians to be more The bill also includes a involved in the legislative requirement to streamline process than had been pos- the process of reviewing sible before. and resolving Americans “If there is one silver with Disabilities Act lining from the pandemic, requests for virtual meet- it's that public access to ings. local government meetings AB 703 has now been expanded beyond physical referred to the Assembly attendance, to telephonic Committee on Local Gov- and even video atten- ernment and is awaiting dance,” said David Snyder, further action. executive director of the AB 361, introduced by First Amendment Coali- Assemblymember Robert tion, a non-profit organiza- Rivas (D-Hollister) would tion that focuses on sup- allow local agencies to hold porting freedom of speech remote meetings during a and accountability in gov- declared state of emer- ernment. “This made local gency. democracy accessible for "This bill, until January many who would otherwise 1, 2024, would authorize a not be able to attend--and local agency to use telecon- public agencies should ferencing without comply- maintain, not constrict, this ing with the teleconferenc- access as California ing requirements imposed returns, however slowly, to by the Ralph M. Brown Act normal.” when a legislative body of a These bills, if passed, local agency holds a meet- could set the ground for ing during a declared state extending public access far of emergency," the bill test beyond COVID-19. THURSDAY,AUGUST 5, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 ‘Cease and Desist’: Cal Workers Union Pushes Back on New State Vaccine Requirement BY ALDON THOMAS STILES a press conference on July “As the state’s largest tered more vaccines than the vaccine is not the union's changes in procedures or California Black Media 26. He said all state employ- employer, we are leading by any other state, with 75 % of chief concern, according to policies in response to the ees and health care workers example and requiring all those eligible having gotten the letter. COVID-19 pandemic," the The California Service at least one dose, and we The letter claims that the letter continues. Employees International were weeks ahead of meet- lack of communication The letter claims that the Union (SEIU) Local 1000 ing President Biden’s 70% between the state and SEIU labor union found out about has delivered a cease-and- goal. But we must do more prior to the implementation the vaccine requirement dur- desist letter to the California to fight disinformation and of the mandate is the reason ing the press conference Department of Human encourage vaccine-hesitant for their complaint. where the policy was made Resources (CalHR) oppos- communities and individu- The letter also alleges public. ing Gov. Gavin Newsom's als," Ghaly said. the governor's office "On July 26, 2021, the new vaccine requirement for “The Delta variant is up embarked on this decision governor abruptly turned state employees. to 60 % more infectious than without consulting SEIU, away from the legal require- The letter addressed to the Alpha strain but many breaking a pattern of contin- ments of notice and bargain- Paul Starkey, Deputy Direc- times more infectious than ued communication about ing and instead held a press SHUTTERSTOCK tor of Human Resources for the original COVID-19 changes in policy regarding conference and issued a CalHR, reads, will either have to test regu- state and health care work- strain. If you have been COVID-19. press release, followed "This letter serves as a larly for COVID-19 or pro- ers to show proof of vacci- waiting to get vaccinated, "Throughout the past shortly by your Notice," the demand to meet and confer vide evidence that they've nation or be tested regularly, now is the time,” Ghaly con- eighteen months of the letter states. and as a formal objection to been vaccinated by August and we are encouraging tinued. COVID-19 pandemic, State "Rather than giving this the implementation deadline 2, 2021. local governments and busi- Newsom reassured Cali- workers have been both on Union the legal right to meet until the meet and confer Gov. Newsom says that nesses to do the same," he fornians that vaccines are the front lines and forced to and confer over this impor- process is completed." the new requirement is a continued. not dangerous and are the adjust to teleworking," the tant policy change, CalHR SEIU 1000 is the largest way to bolster efforts to vac- Following the gover- way forward for the state. letter reads. dodged its legal obligations public sector union in the cinate more Californians. nor’s announcement, Health "Vaccines are safe – they "During this time, the concerning vaccination con- state with nearly 100,000 "We are now dealing and Human Services Secre- protect our family, those State has issued hundreds of firmation," the letter con- members and one of the with a pandemic of the tary Mark Ghaly said the who truly can’t get vaccinat- COVID related notices to cludes. largest in the country, unvaccinated, and it’s going COVID-19 Delta variant as ed, our children and our the Union and offered to California Black according to the organiza- to take renewed efforts to well as vaccine disinforma- economy. Vaccines are the meet and confer over many Media’s coverage of tion’s website. protect Californians from tion are justifications for the way we end this pandemic," changes or other matters COVID-19 is supported by The governor the dangerous Delta vari- measure. Newsom said. within the scope of bargain- the California Health Care announced the policy during ant," Newsom said. "California has adminis- However, the safety of ing specifically pertaining to Foundation. Proof of Vaccination is Being Required at Some Workplaces and Private Businesses in Los Angeles The Delta variant surge is creating a proactive wave requiring proof of vaccinations or negative test results in some places. BY BRIAN W. CARTER get protected.” from a mobile vaccination According to race and County.com 19 in Los Angeles County, Contributing Writer Earlier this week, 772 unit or other vaccination ethnicity, COVID-19 statis- For more information please visit http://pub- sites were offering vaccina- partners in the community tics show: American Indi- and statistics on COVID- lichealth.lacounty.gov/ The Delta variant surge tions including pharmacies, to provide vaccines. an/Alaska Native with has led to mandates for 2,099; Asian with 59,147; Always check with trusted sources for the latest proof of vaccinations and/or Black with 54,189; Hispan- accurate information about novel coronavirus: weekly testing among fed- ic/Latino with 651,788; *Los Angeles County Department of Public Health eral employees, healthcare Native Hawaiian/Pacific http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/ workers and City employ- Islander with 4,515; White *California Department of Public Health ees in major cities. Private with 141,883; those of other https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ businesses and some restau- race and ethnicity with Immunization/ncov2019.aspx rants are also requesting for 105,287 and 219,034 under *Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) proof of vaccinations from investigation. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- customers. The Los Angeles For more detailed infor- ncov/index.html Spanish https://www.cdc.gov/coron- County Department of Pub- mation on COVID-19 vac- avirus/2019-ncov/index-sp.html lic Health (Public Health) COURTESY PHOTO cination plans in L.A. *World Health Organization continues to share informa- Private businesses and some restaurants are requesting County and to sign up for a https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus tion on the availability of proof of vaccinations from customers. vaccination newsletter, *LA County residents can also call 2-1-1 vaccines for the community. visit: www.VaccinateLA- “Vaccinations are wide- clinics, community sites, As of Monday, August ly available throughout and hospitals and 312 2, Public Health reported L.A. County and are free of mobile teams, concentrated five new deaths and stated charge to anyone, regard- in underserved areas. Many 2,361 new cases of COVID- less of their country of ori- sites are open on weekends 19. There were 1,096 gin or immigration status,” with evening hours avail- patients hospitalized with said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, able for vaccinations and COVID-19 with 17% of MPH, MEd, director of can be obtained at many nearly 7,350,000 individu- Public Health. “Many sites sites without an appoint- als testing positive with are open on weekends and ment. Community health- symptoms. have evening hours and care workers are sharing Public Health identified government IDs and/or information with residents 1,305,704 positive cases of insurance are not needed. in multiple languages, COVID-19 across all areas Because of the high rate of scheduling appointments, of L.A. County and a total community transmission in transportation and addition- of 24,690 deaths. Cases L.A. County and across the al support. Public Health across the Southland: Los nation, increasing vaccina- has encouraged the public Angeles County shows tion rates is critically to visit Find a Vaccination 1,237,942 cases, Long important to curtailing the Provider page to request a Beach with 55,885 cases Delta variant. It is never too visit at workplaces, organi- and Pasadena with 11,877 late to get vaccinated and zations, or special events cases. President Biden Nominates Eight for U.S. Attorney Posts

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COURTESY PHOTO drive. I want to thank our learning. “I’m glad we’re Nietra Humphrey, left, and Alissa Hurns collected dona- community of donors, vol- starting back the school year tions from the classes of 1989 and 1990. unteers, and supporters. in-person. I’m looking for- Whether it was providing ward to seeing the students late our paths. It’s important attended Audubon from funds for the cost of sup- again,” she said. to all of us to help our kids 1977-1980 and I had a great plies, contributing school make it and if starting their experience there. Partici- materials, or donating time year off with a backpack and pating and supporting to put materials together, school supplies [will] get Dorslisa Shumate’s efforts this truly was a grassroots them started off right, then there is a great way for me DAVID E. FOSSETT effort to encourage Dorlisa Shumate, left, and Deanna Hardemion welcome we’re all for it,” she to support!” Audubon students' academ- contributors to the Audubon Alumni Backpack Drive. declared. Lampkin considered his ic success.” Alumni Paul Porter and donation as a fulfillment of Shumate, who was over- mate, pupil services and school’s gymnasium a few D’Andre Lampkin delivered his foundation’s “vision for whelmed and grateful for attendance counselor, years ago. 100 backpacks each, cour- communities that are strong, the donations, expressed accepting the contributions. Another alumni contrib- tesy of their nonprofits, fully engaged, and resilient; with a big smile, “We just About 62 alumni provided utor was Nicole Vick, who Avenues of Life and Lamp- where all stakeholders are want to thank all of the gifts and each package arranged for L.A. County kin Foundation, respective- self-reliant and fully sup- alumni, the community COURTESY PHOTO included an encouraging Supervisor Holly Mitchell ly. Daymond Johnson and ported by sustainable inge- members and everybody Alumnus D'andre Lampkin note from the donor wishing to share a video message to Beno Bryant furnished 50 nuity and grassroots efforts.” that supported this effort. donated 100 backpacks the student a successful the young people where backpacks each and Brent Elaborating further, Our students will definitely courtesy of the Lampkin 2021-2022 school year. Mitchell recalled the bene- Burton provided 36 back- Lampkin explained, “As an be appreciative of all of the Foundation. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-10

{continued from Pg. A-1} platform within the state our educators—not being and it has been realized by budget. Boyd stated in his comfortable with the status the present consensus, lo- national and local academic 26-year experience, he has quo, but looking at what it cal needs deserve to be at presidents being of color never seen this much mon- means to be antiracist edu- the forefront. The first step and aligned to see social ey go towards education. cators and what it means in the right direction starts and racial equality del- Sitting at the core of this to use an equitable lens to with transparency and ac- egated throughout various countability. The national academic programs across and local organizations rep- the U.S. resenting the country’s edu- President Pringle sits at cational system are looking the helm of the largest labor for the answers on how to union in the country, and push the needle forward she sees an opportunity to collectively. do a better job. “Our stu- Physical evidence of dents are depending on us their work will first ar- for nothing less—so when rive in the representation I started my presidency in Becky Pringle is the president of the National of Black teachers coming September, I articulated a Education Association (NEA) COURTESY PHOTO back to the state of Califor- vision for the NEA that I nia, handling the concern of believed to be our calling at anced resources and aca- touched on the community the imbalance found in the this moment.” Pringle went demic support. build and his participation population of Black male on to explain the mission President Boyd added in guiding the future gen- teachers on a national scale. is to unite the three million to the excitement of being eration. As a Kindergarten The NEA, CTA, and UTLA members of the NEA and aligned with the other pres- teacher, Boyd embodied have unified under the mis- create a pulse of inspiration ent organizations, “In this the significance in laying a sion to change the overall to circulate through the en- present time, you see the strong foundation for youth, narrative of public educa- tire nation. three of us—when I was because it sets their mind California Teachers Association (CTA) President tion, honing into the sense She is looking to spark elected, I was the first Black to think about the limitless Toby Boyd COURTESY PHOTO of racial equity that needs a movement within public man elected to the Califor- possibilities that are avail- to take place first. education, calling for a ra- nia Teacher Association in able to them. national and local unity, are lead, not only with love but Early in his educational cially and socially just plat- the 150th year of their ex- President Boyd stated, the concerns of students lead with hope …” career, President Boyd held form in all stages of devel- istence.” “It’s all about making sure and faculty through a racial The presidents shared on to the support he re- opment. Pringle described Boyd continued, “I had that our children, especially and social lens. All aca- that community schools are ceived from his family to her process as “peeling the opportunity to see and the ones that look like us, demic presidents agree that “the saviors of the commu- become an educator. The back the layers” to get the be seen by children who have opportunities and they there is a need for special nities,” highlighting their president of CTA depicted core mission and unify with attention surrounding the effect in historically Black the early stage of this jour- President Boyd and Presi- resources available to stu- neighborhoods such as ney to be strenuous for him dent Myart-Cruz, Pringle dents of color in all regions. Crenshaw, Leimert Park, financially, which will trig- learned of the mandatory President of UTLA, and Dorsey found in Los ger second thoughts in fol- assurance “that all students, Myart-Cruz reinforced the Angeles. Myart-Cruz called lowing the path of being an all educators, all schools are significant points that were on the federal government educator. excelling.” The President made by her colleagues. and the state assistance to Boyd shared an expe- of NEA shared details of the Myart-Cruz shared that she “trickle on through and per- rience of being a part of a delicate surgery performed is the first Black-biracial meate through every single staff of 50-60 members and to find the main vessels that woman to lead the UTLA hall of these local schools.” being the only Black male. would carry this goal out organization in its 52-year President Myart-Cruz Boyd added his thoughts within her department and existence. brought attention to the for consideration by stat- beyond. Myart-Cruz reflected opportunities for improve- ing, “One of the things that The objective is for ev- United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) President on the topic of equity and ment found within the cur- we do need to do is that we ery school to reflect the Cecily Myart-Cruz COURTESY PHOTO stated, “It is a pleasure to rent community educational make sure that we change community, the NEA has work with such fantastic in- institutions, that can use im- the vision and scope of publicly legitimized the look like me. When I went know those opportunities dividuals that are putting ra- mediate support. what education looks like.” partnership with the CTA to education, that was one are limitless …” the CTA cial equity and social justice Community schools are and UTLA to forge the of my goals I wanted to do president elaborated on the on the forefront and also tended to as the last fron- greatest opportunity for bal- …” The President of CTA vehicle that reinforces that speaking truth to power to tier to save public education

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his agency, with the back- ing of the Board of Su- pervisors, stands ready to train potential employees as well as match capable workers with local em- ployers. “As we look forward to an equitable economic recovery, this legislation will connect people who Assemblymember Isaac Bryan speaks at the press have been unhoused to a conference as State Senator Maria Elena Durazo and job – something they can L.A. Chamber president María S. Salinas look on. (a54. look forward to in their asmdc.org) CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL lives,” said Durazo.

Tony Jolly, at podium, expresses appreciation for the Homeless Hiring Tax Initiative. From left are Assemblymembers Richard Bloom and Isaac Bryan, State Senator Maria Ele- na Durazo and L.A. Chamber president María S. Salinas. (a54.asmdc.org) CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL

{continued from Pg. A-1} than a place like Hot and due to COVID-19. those men and women who Cool and once we prove it, Citing the lack of labor are unhoused. We are re- we can get more resources that is constraining many warding good businesses for because justice requires in- small businesses, Jolly said, investing in our brothers and vestment. This is the start of “It’s really hard to find peo- sisters who are looking for an an investment out of home- ple to work right now and opportunity to get their lives lessness,” noted Bryan, the equip this place with the la- back on track.” representative of the 54th bor force that it needs. So, The HHTC, funded for District area, which includes this bill will really help. $30 million, allows quali- Leimert Park. We’re fortunate to be a part fied businesses to claim a tax He went on to introduce of the spirit of this homeless credit between $2,500 and Tony Jolly, owner of Hot initiative to provide a job to $10,000 for each homeless and Cool Café, whom Bryan someone in the community person hired. An employer called “a champion in our who needs an opportunity. can claim up to $30,000 an- community and in Leimert Kudos to all of you for mak- nually for each eligible in- Park Village.” He added, ing this happen!” dividual. Also, workers in “I’m honored he’s going to María S. Salinas, presi- the city of L.A. will receive take up this initiative to pro- dent/CEO of the Los Ange- a living wage of at least vide opportunity and jobs les Chamber of Commerce, $17-an-hour. for folks who live on these and Nicole Mihalka, chair “Creating this pathway streets, who just need a hand of the Hollywood Chamber for purposeful employment and a little help to get back of Commerce, were also in in a way that positively in- up.” attendance and voiced their centivizes our local, small Jolly confirmed his sup- commitment to informing businesses to hire our un- port of the HHTC by ex- their members about HHTC. housed neighbors is a huge plaining, during his remarks, Otto Solórzano, acting di- step in the fight to end home- that he just hired a “very rector of the L.A. County lessness,” said Bloom. nice, well-spoken young Department of Workforce “And there’s no better lady,” living in her car and Development, Aging and place to prove this concept separated from her family Community Services, said THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11

{continued from Pg. A-1} leadership and go with the face value that he did not people,” Thomas said. mean to insult or defame, “I argue with your posi- but was sending the meme tion that I have not shown to a command staff to re- leadership,” retorted port potential misconduct. Moore. “I strive everyday So, they found him not to demonstrate the quali- guilty – not innocent, but ties, experience, knowledge not guilty.” and commitment toward the Clearly dissatisfied, mission of this organization Crawford insisted, “We’re by encouraging, building, not done with this. We un- and equipping our people derstand that you can only with the resources they do so much, but the com- need to do a difficult job. I munity is not done with that do so with the commitment one. to changing the culture of “We want it to be clear our organization and im- that we’re here represent- prove it and identify those ing the community and at in our ranks who don’t de- the end of the day, that is serve to wear this badge. our main goal – making “What I don’t do is sure that the community change my style or values to is heard and making sure I placate an elected official. fight for them in every way If this mayor or the next possible.” mayor finds that I am not Pastor James Thomas the person for this position, of Living Word Community I respect that. What’s criti- Church commented about cal to me is that this orga- Moore’s leadership, noting, nization continues to move A screenshot representing some of the community members and LAPD staff participating in the virtual African “Your tenure is based upon forward, build on past re- American Forum. CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL a mayor whose own record forms, recognizing that the is disgraceful. With the cri- most critical aspect of its Smith-Pollard, pastor of that information, so we and materials outlining the in the community. Moore tiques you are receiving, relationship with the com- Word of Encouragement can understand how deci- process to forum members. replied that he and his staff do you really think anyone munity is its trust. How it Community Church and sions are made and the best Smith-Pollard also re- will schedule a follow-up running for mayor will sup- goes about policing is a ma- program manager of USC way to understand is to be quested a commitment from meeting on the topic with port you? jor component of how that Cecil Murray Center for part of the process,” noted Moore to work with the forum members. “You must either be the trust is built. I welcome the Community Engagement, Smith-Pollard. “It’s really group as well as gang inter- The chief also said that leader that the city needs opportunity to answer ques- asked Moore for the proce- about access – how do we ventionists and prevention he welcomes future meet- or step aside. I hope it’s tions and response to con- dure for civilians to serve access serving in this posi- organizations to address ings of the forum to improve not too late. It’s not about cerns. I’m grateful for our on boards, commissions tion?” “this issue of violence, the relationship between you personally, but what continued dialogue moving and panels that are connect- Moore along with Police which is not always gang- the African American com- this city needs. You have forward,” said Moore. ed to LAPD. Commissioner Dale Bonner related,” yet is occurring munity and the Los Angeles an opportunity to exercise The Rev. Dr. D. Najuma “We would like to get committed to get details with increased frequency Police Department. Lakers Aim For Mature Roster in Free Agency ence final, Ariza was help- had a career high of 12.0 contract with the Golden ing the Lakers secure their points per game and shot State Warriors for a one- 15th championship. at 42.1 percent in field dur- year contract with the Lak- Ariza also played for ing the 2018-2019 season ers. Bazemore has been in the Washington Wizards, when he played for the De- the NBA for nine seasons, Houston Rockets, Orlando troit Pistons. but only had four seasons Magic and the Phoenix Despite being in the where her reached the Suns. NBA for 12 years, Elling- Playoffs. Early in his career, ton has only competed in During the 2015-16 Howard guided the Orlan- three different Playoffs. In Playoffs, Bazemore had do Magic to five Playoff the postseason, Ellington 10 starts and scored 11.9 appearances. In 2009, the scored 7.1 points, 2.3 re- points and 6.6 rebounds Orlando Magic reached the bound, and 0.5 steals. El- per game. During the NBA Finals, but fell to the lington has played for sev- 2013-2014 season, Baze- Lakers in five games. Dur- eral teams, including the more played for the Lakers Lebron James and Carmelo Anthony AP PHOTO ing that playoff run, How- Minnesota Timberwolves, for 23 games. ard scored 20.3 points and Cleveland Cavaliers, Dal- Along with playing By AmAndA Scurlock play for a team in his home- to a one-year deal. Anthony 15.3 rebounds per game. las Mavericks, Brooklyn for the Atlanta, Bazemore Sports Writer town. and James were in the 2003 Guard Wayne Ellington Nets, Miami Heat, Detroit played for The Golden More of the Lakers NBA Draft together and played for the Lakers dur- Piston, and the New York State Warriors and the After their first-round young players began to de- have been friends through- ing the 2014-2015 season, Knicks. Sacramento Kings and the exit from the NBA Playoffs part as guard Alex Caruso out their careers. Anthony is getting 36 starts and 10.0 Guard Kent Bazemore Portland Trailblazers.” by the Pheonix Suns, the signed a $37 million, four- the only current NBA player points per game. Ellington turned down a two-year Los Angeles Lakers filled year deal with the Chicago who has four Olympic med- their roster with the league’s Bulls. Center Andre Drum- als. most notable veterans. mond signed a one-year deal During the 18 years in It all started on July with the Philadelphia 76ers. the NBA, Anthony shot at 29, when the Washington While Drummond and 35.3 percent in three-point- Wizards traded guard Rus- Harrell recently joined the ers and scored 23 points per sell Westbrook for guard Lakers squad, Caruso and game. The 10-time All-Star Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kuzma were the longest spent the last two seasons forward Kyle Kuzma, cen- tenured Lakers on the 2020- with the Portland Trailblaz- ter Montrez Harrell second- 2021 roster. Caruso had a ers, helping them reach the round picks in 2024 and hustler’s spirit that helped playoffs. 2028 and a 2021 first-round the Lakers win the 2020 Anthony spent the first Draft pick. Championship, shooting at eight years of his NBA ca- Westbrook helped the 43.6 percent in field goals reer with the Denver Nug- Washington Wizards have a throughout his career. gets before being sent to contending run last season, The Texas native will play for the New York making a career high of 11.7 be getting a significant pay Knicks. assist per game. In his ca- raise, earning $8.6 million Anthony has made 13

Russell Westbrook AP PHOTO reer, Westbrook made 23.2 for his first season with the Playoffs appearances, but points per game and aver- Bulls after the Lakers paid has never reached the con- aged a triple double in four him $2.7 million last year. ference finals. different seasons. Kuzma dazzled Lakers Ariza hopes to return to In 2019, Westbrook ex- fans with his 16.1 points the conference finals in the pressed interest to Kawhi and 6.3 rebounds per game purple and gold after being Leonard about playing for during his rookie season but out for 12-years. Like An- Los Angeles. This informa- became a role player after thony, Ariza is known for tion led Leonard to recruit forward Anthony Davis ar- his three-point shot accu- Paul George as a teammate. rived in Los Angeles. racy and shot at 35.2 percent Two years later, Westbrook On Tuesday, the Lakers throughout his career. The finally earns a chance to and forward Anthony agree last time he was in a confer- A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,AUGUST 5, 2021 FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-1

By SayBin RoBeRSon Atlanta and I got an email returning full-time to over- Contributing Writer from some friends after see and lend a hand in the George Zimmerman was final steps of the new- lo Los Angeles and West acquitted of Trayvon Mar- cation. “One thing that I Adams specifically will tin’s murder, and the email really want everybody to soon be welcoming a new simply said, ‘What are we know about this just in institution made for us, by going to do?’” general, we see ourselves us! The Gathering Spot, an “I responded back to as integrating into what is intentional private mem- the email with two differ- already special in LA,” he bership club focused on the ent parts. The first part, ‘I said of the arrival of the people and the community think we’ve got to use this space. Mentioning the - al will be coming this fall to moment to figure out how ready amazing creatives, unite and stimulate the we can really work to em- business owners, and ex- Black community. power ourselves.’ Then the ecutives in the city, he Founded by Ryan - Wilsecond, ‘I think we need to continued, “What we hope son and TK Peterson, The build a physical place and to do is to celebrate those Gathering Spot (TGS) create a community where folks, and to connect them was born in D.C. we during can tackle this issue and to maybe other people that a time of unrest and long- anything else that we want they haven’t met, and to do ing amongst the founders. to do,’” he detailed. “From it in a way that feels like While in their apartment the minute that I wrote that Founders of The Gathering Spot TK Patterson and Ryan Wilson COURTESY PHOTO LA. We want to build on they shared during college, paragraph, I felt like the what was already happen- in Los Angeles. Unlike other private clubs, nity has to also reflect the the two conceptualized the place that was in my head ing in the city.” The grassroots efforts TGS offers uniqueness in broader community that the idea of creating a space for really needed to exist.” “That’s one thing I that have taken place in LA that the culture is the fo- club is in.” While private, Black and Brown people to From there, Wilson could promise to LA, I’m since the top of the year cal point, yet members and the internal aspect is that gather in a space that cel- reached out to his now not about to do anything in prove time-and-time again the community effortlessly of inclusion. Without a tier ebrated their existence. We business partner Peterson LA that’s not intentional.” how much emphasis Wil- drive that force as creators system amongst members, spoke to co-founder Ryan and the format began to To find more informa- son and the entire team put of said culture. TGS is a place for everyone Wilson to discuss TGS, an build. For two years, the tion on The Gathering Spot on its community. Without Wilson speaks to to find common ground and idea turned reality, that for- two spoke daily, coming Los Angeles or learn how a finished location, -mem choosing West Adams as a place that supports them. ever changed his life. up with plans and goals to become a member, visit bers can experience what’s the location. The building Wilson, who spent “Growing up was to al- for TGS until it officially https://thegatheringspot. to come, understanding the which sits near the corner ways be an attorney. I want- opened its first location in value of being a part of a of Redondo and La Brea ed to be a lawyer because to Atlanta. “What’s happened community designed for will feature two restaurants me that was the best way to since then is really a - cel you to connect, build and including a bar and lounge, a co-working space, and will be fully equipped for large and small events. Not only was the location about access, but a place that held TGS’s core values close. “This business at its best is connected to the [community]. We’re not creating a private club with a goal of putting up tall gates and not connecting with the community. We have to be in places where we’re able to still connect to real people and real community issues. I think West Adams provides that opportunity through and Co-Founder TK Patterson (center) inside what will soon be home to The Gathering through,” he explained. As mentioned, TGS Spot Los Angeles COURTESY PHOTO will be a private club that grow. Wilson continued to includes fees per month or have an impact in our com- ebration of a tremendous tell TGS’s goal is to honor yearly, however, they’ve munity,” he shared. The number of people.” What the most ignored demo- been very intentional in Georgetown alum shared started as a small idea is graphics in private clubs: their prices and that it fits that he followed that path, now the largest city club Black people as a wholethe surroundings and is af- however, it took until law in Atlanta with a growing Co-Founder of The Gathering Spot, Ryan Wilson COURTESY and specifically Black fordable for all interested. PHOTO school for the moment of presence amongst its new women in a space thatWilson stated, “We’re change. “I was working at Washington D.C. location club/la-gathers/. not only tolerates but - cel building a communityyears of his childhood in a law firm in Buckhead inand an experience in bloom ebrates our contributions. at TGS but that commu- Los Angeles will soon be

By Stacy M. BRown know about. Measles, Thirty-seven percent of fective at preventing infec- NNPA Newswire Senior chickenpox – they are all Hispanic deaths were under tion or transmission,” the National Correspondent up there,” Dr. Walensky- as 65, versus 12 percent forCDC memo read. serted. White Americans and 30 “Therefore, more Anyone who wants CDC officials revealed percent for African Ameri- breakthrough and more to lessen their chances of that the Delta variant “is cans. community spread despite contracting the coronavi- about as transmissible as Hispanic people be- vaccination.” rus, and anyone wishing tochickenpox, with each - in tween 30 and 39 have diedAccording to the memo, avoid potentially spread- fected person, on average, five times the rate ofvaccines White reduce the risk of ing the new Delta variant,infecting eight or nine oth- people in the same age severe disease or death 10- should wear a mask and geters.” group. fold and minimize the risk vaccinated … at the least. The original lineage Still, the CDC foundof infection three-fold. In an alarming revealwas about as transmissible that those vaccinated re- The presentation also by the Centers for Diseaseas the common cold, with main safer. noted that the Delta variant Control and Prevention, theeach infected person pass- “Vaccines prevent more likely causes more severe agency “acknowledged the ing the virus to about two Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. than 90 percent of severe disease. war has changed” in theother people on average, Rochelle Walensky testifies during a Senate hearing on disease but may be less ef- The memo recommends fight to end the pandemic.the CDC concluded. the CDC’s budget in Washington GREG NASH / VIA AP vaccine mandates and uni- The now widely - re That infectivity is else as unvaccinated people pressed perplexity because versal mask requirements. ported CDC internal memoknown as R0. who get infected. they said because Blacks The CDC concluded states that fully vaccinated “When you think about The news is bleak for and Hispanics are younger that the latest virus surge individuals can spread the diseases that have an R0 ofpeople of color already dis- on average than whites, it has centered in locations deadly delta variant at the eight or nine — there aren’t proportionately affected by would stand to reason that with the least amount of same rate as unvaccinated that many,” Walensky told the pandemic. they would be less likely to vaccinations. people. CNN. According to a study die from a disease that has The virus is once “I think people need to And if vaccinated peo- performed by the Associ- been brutal to the elderly. against surging across the understand that we are not ple get infected anyway, ated Press, African Ameri- But that’s not what US — especially in areas crying wolf,” CDC Direc- they have as much virus cans, Latinos, and Native is happening, the AP re- where fewer people are tor Dr. Rochelle Walensky in their bodies as unvacci- Americans are two to three searchers determined. “The number of cases said in a televised inter- nated people, the network times more likely than The analysis found that The CDC says the “war we have now is higher than view. noted. White people to die of CO- Latinos are dying at muchhas changed” in the fight any number we had on any “It is one of the most That means they’re as VID-19. younger ages than other against the coronavirus. given day last summer,” PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA transmissible viruses we likely to infect someone The report’s authors ex- groups. Walensky told CNN. A-8 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

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sentineL news service a traveler’s center, operated and faith of Black activist mer Councilmember and her power and kept a-step- an elementary school for leaders and how they have city general manager Jan pin,” Henry said. The Biddy Mason Black children and donated kept a-steppin. We recog- Perry, the Rev. Kelvin “As we pay homage, Global Network, Califor- the land to establish First nize the challenges of the Sauls and Alvetia Smith the other intent of the cel- nia Black Women’s Health African Methodist Epis- oppressive injustices en- of the U.S. Postal Ser- ebration is to inspire the Project and the Beloved copal Church, the oldest countered by the unsung vice. Wes Hall will be the masses to emulate Ms. Community Coalition will church founded by Blacks sheroes and good broth- emcee. Other participants Biddy Mason’s services to host “Black Excellence  in L.A. ers,” she said. are DJ Xavier Henderson the under-represented com- Our Passion, Our Mission, Reflecting on Mason’s The honorees are Dr. of SoundfulofNoise, ac- munities. Ms. Biddy Ma- Our Legacy” on Saturday, legacy, Diane Mitchell Marie Augusta Adam, Ma- tor Candice Lenoir, dancer son did not talk the talk, but August 7, from 10 a.m. to Henry, event organizer, rie Blair Jacqueline Castil- Samara Williams, and the walked the walk. 1 p.m., at the Biddy Ma- said, “Her testimony lo, Felicia Francis Edward, Rev. C.E. Washington. “According to Ephe- son Memorial Park, 333 echoes the resilience of BeNeca Griffin, Melitta “Through continuous sians 2:10, ‘For we are FILE PHOTO S. Spring St., in downtown perseverance, tenacity, and Johnson, Carol McGruder, oppression, Miss Biddy His creation, created in Bridget “Biddy” Mason Los Angeles. empowerment. She kept Carla Norman, Dr. Alisa embraced the empower- the Spirit of God for good Former slave Bridget a-steppin despite the delib- Orduna, and Dr. Sally Ann ment of God’s grace and works, which God pre- The celebration is a free “Biddy” Mason was a erate and evil denial of her Payton, Dawn Sutherland, mercy. Unapologetically, pared ahead of time so that event with complimentary 30-year-old activist, who inalienable rights. Juanita Tillman West, Pas- undergirded with the en- we should walk in them,’ to first-come, first-served was also a nurse, philan- “This year’s celebra- tor Stephan Cue Jn Marie couragement of her sup- fight the good fight, so that parking. For information, thropist and real estate en- tion’s theme acknowledges and Tyree Boyd Pates. port team of Black men and our testimonies declare we email henrydchenry83@ trepreneur. She also opened the tenacity, perseverance, The presenters are for- white allies, she embraced kept a steppin,” said Henry. gmail.com.

By Pastor Larry Dozier such a thing and had no proverbial “molehill does embarrassing or hurting the love one another.” – John Contributing Writer pity.” become a mountain” and individual(s). 13:35 Then Nathan said to causes many to stumble. While I said earlier, My brothers and sisters, As people of God, we David, “You are the man!” Church leaders must church leaders need to let us show that we are, in- are to speak the truth in Though he still had to pay address such situations and pay attention to this, it is deed, disciples of Christ, love. This is not always for his transgression, King individuals; we must speak equally important for the and speak the truth in love. easy. David repented. the truth in love. Too many laity to hold pastors and I wish you peace, bless- In 2 Samuel 12: 1-7, While we may not use of us speak the truth, but church leaders accountable ings, and love. after King David had parables so much today, we we forget about the love for their actions, too … in The Rev. Larry Dozier committed adultery with can’t say too much about part. love. is the pastor of The New Bathsheba and thought he tact and diplomacy. When How often has this Jesus said, “By this ev- Earth Christian Church, had concealed the matter, we find individuals in the run away a less seasoned eryone will know that you an online ministry based in God’s prophet, Nathan, ap- COURTESY PHOTO church who need to be cor- Christian or newcomer or are my disciples, if you Gardena. proached King David and Pastor Larry Dozier rected, often leaders let it for that matter torn church- helped him to see that he go or sweep the situation es apart. As my mother had sinned and that God drank from his cup and under the rug for various used to say, “It’s not what The Metamorphosis of knew it. even slept in his arms. reasons, hoping and pray- you say, but how you say Approaching a king in “Now a traveler came ing that the problem will go it.” So true. Frank Benson Jones those days with an accusa- to the rich man, but the rich away or correct itself. As Christians, we must Pilot — Panther — Preacher tion was a delicate matter. man refrained from taking Sadly, this seldom or focus more on this old reli- Frank Benson Jones has been a youth One could be relieved of one of his own sheep or never happens. Ignoring able principle and say it in who lived in the segregated South, but his head! cattle to prepare a meal for problems simply leads to love, with an eye toward Nathan approached the traveler who had come bigger problems later. The correcting the situation, not who was ignorant of racism and King David with a par- to him. accepted it as the norm. He became a able. He said to the king, “Instead, he took the military pilot who worked on a top-secret “There were two men in a ewe lamb that belonged to CIA project in Vietnam, a pilot for United certain town, one rich and the poor man and prepared Airlines, the managing editor of the Black the other poor. The rich it for one who had come to man had a very large num- him.” Panther Newspaper, and the Deputy ber of sheep and cattle, but David burned with an- Minister of Information for the Black the poor man had nothing ger against the man and Panther Party, an embezzler and a forger, except one little ewe lamb said to Nathan, “As surely an orthodox Muslim, and now a he had bought. as the Lord lives, the man nonconformist minister of the Gospel. “He raised it, and it who did this must die! He grew up with him and his must pay for the lamb four Book available at Amazon.com children. It shared his food, times over, because he did C-1 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 •DR. MAULANA KARENGA•

It is from the immea- and historic deeds and prac- has done after, freed them- dedicated to abolishing en- and freedom fighters. surable depth, breadth and tices are models and mir- selves, built a republic, and slavement as a system and Finally, in August 2014, length of the sacred library rors for us. Indeed, it is Haji expanded the realm of Afri- accompanying psychology. following the murder of of our history that Haji Mal- Malcolm who taught us that can and human freedom in Nana Harriet taught us that Mike Brown, Black people colm X teaches and reminds “wherever Black people are the world. And today, they people must develop the rose up in righteous resis- us we are richly rewarded is a battleline.” It is Nana struggle and fight every day mindset of “we must go tance and carried on a 400- for all our research. And it Paul Robeson who taught against the evil assembly of free or die” and realize that day plus series of action is in this, the most ancient us that “the battlefront is ev- those, internal and exter- freedom is not free or cheap initiatives against police of human histories, Nana erywhere. There is no shel- nal, who have, since their and “it’s not bought with violence and the systemic Dr. Mary McLeod Bet- tered rear.” It is Nana Nan- victory, worked, invaded, dust,” but with dedication, violence of which police hune teaches and advises nie Burroughs that taught undermined and slaugh- discipline and awesome violence is a defining ex- us that we must “discover that “the struggle and battle tered to reverse this historic sacrifice. And Nana Freder- pression. The Ferguson Re- the dawn,” this awesome to overcome and absolutely achievement. Here we raise ick taught us the realization volt was not only a major legacy left by our ancestors, defeat every force designed up and relate the Declara- of freedom lies in breaking point of rising for the Black and bring it forth not only to against us is the only way to DR. MAULANA KARENGA tion of Independence and chains, not hugging them, Lives Matter Movement, it enlighten our own people, achieve.” accompanying oath given physically or psychologi- was also the historical spark but also to lift up a light Moreover, it is Nana Our arrival in oppres- by the leader of the Revo- cally. that ignited a forest fire of valuable to the world. And Fannie Lou Hamer that sion and resistance in what lution, Jean-Jacques Des- Then, in this sacred his- resistance around the coun- that light is our ethically taught us that to achieve and is now the U.S. occurs in the salines. He called on the tory, we must always re- try, expanding and intensi- grounded learning, knowl- secure freedom and justice, month of August 1619. It is people to swear an oath of member, raise up and reflect fying the overall struggle edge and teaching and al- “we’ve got to fight every the beginning of a savage “independence or death,” on the legacy of the Hon. for racial and social justice. ways our sharing it with the step of the way.” Likewise, and radically evil oppres- saying, “we have dared to Marcus Garvey (August Ours is a beautiful though world. Nana Frederick Douglass sion, first in the crushing free ourselves. Therefore, 1887), prophet and prom- dangerous, difficult and Also, Nana Bethune and taught that “without strug- crucible of the Holocaust let us be by ourselves and iser of the whirlwind, build- demanding life and history. Nana Malcolm teach us gle there’s no progress.” of enslavement. And it has for ourselves.” er, founder of the UNIA, We struggle constantly to that the light of knowledge And Nana Ella Baker taught persisted in all its raw and Let’s too remember and August 1914, organizer, a be ourselves and free our- is not to be approached as us, “we who want freedom open, disguised and denied raise up the sacred nar- blessing of Blackness in the selves. Indeed, we are an knowledge for knowledge cannot rest until we achieve racist forms. But, of course, ratives of righteous and world, teacher of possibility unfinished struggle our- sake, but knowledge for hu- it.” So, the moral impera- so has our resistance re- relentless struggle and re- saying, “Up you might race, selves, struggling not only man sake, beginning with, tive and social central- mained a central part of our volts of Gabriel and Nana you can accomplish what to free ourselves externally, but never ending with our- ity of struggle is clear and lives and hope, our history Prosser, August 1800 and you will.” And his will was but also internally from all selves. We must, both of compelling. And one of the and current will, and ways of Nat Turner, August 1830, that we willed, worked and that restrains and restricts them teach, share this good month’s most representative of defining, defending and and their defiance of death, struggled for a free Africa us from flourishing and with our youth and the and reflective of the lessons advancing our lives in the outnumbered, outgunned as a liberating, uplifting, coming into the fullness of masses of our people. The and legacy of struggle is the pursuit of an ever-expand- and yet outrageously con- and powerful presence in ourselves. shared interest of this great month of August. ing realm of freedom and temptuous of the small- the world. The 60s brought woman and man is that We are again at the be- justice in the world. minded immoral monsters us the August Watts Re- Dr. Maulana Karenga, freedom, justice and other ginning of August, opening We remember and raise that arrogantly dared to volt of 1965, inspiring and Professor and Chair of sacred goods be enjoyed as up a special month of re- up also the historic world- deny them the inalienable bringing into being a flour- Africana Studies, Califor- a common good and right membrance, reflection and changing Haitian Revolu- rights of life and freedom. ishing of organizational, nia State University-Long of our people and other recommitment, practices tion beginning in August We speak here of martyrs philosophical, ideological Beach; Executive Direc- peoples of the world. And central to our traditions of 1791. And we share the sa- for freedom who auda- and institutional initiatives, tor, African American Cul- they and all other ancestors commemoration and cel- cred narrative of Nana Hou- ciously wrote their names including the organization tural Center (Us); Creator posed struggle on every lev- ebration of those moments, gan Dutty Boukman and on the unerasable and ir- Us, Kawaida philosophy, of Kwanzaa; and author el as the way forward and models and mirrors essen- Nana Mambo Cecile Fati- removable rocks of human Kwanzaa and the Black of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- upward on the awesome tial to our self-understand- man, spiritually grounding history and are worthy of Power Conferences for tion of Family, Community journey to achieve and se- ing and self-assertion in the people, assuring them of the highest honor. which we served as vice- and Culture and Essays cure these common goods. the world. August is rightly the rightfulness and victory As we speak today of chair of the Planning Com- on Struggle: Position and It is in this context of marked and remembered of their struggle, and calling the abolitionism movement, mittee and the principal Analysis, www.AfricanA- memory and reflection that as a month of revolution, them to “listen to the voice let us remember and raise theorist. And in 1978, the mericanCulturalCenter-LA. we of Us raise the battlecry, revolt and resistance. In- of freedom which is in all up the founding of the Un- Black August commemora- org; www.OfficialKwan- “Everywhere a battleline, deed, we speak here also of our hearts.” We speak too of derground Railroad, August tion was declared and held zaaWebsite.org; www. every day a call to strug- righteous and relentless re- their world historical victo- 1850, involving Nana Har- in San Quentin to raise up MaulanaKarenga.org. gle.” Now clearly, we con- sistance before, during and ry, achieving what no other riet Tubman, Nana Fred- and remember and honor ceived and put forth this after August. For our people enslaved people had done or erick Douglass and others martyrs, political prisoners battlecry; but it is surely in this country have from based on the living lessons the beginning shaped and •DR. JOHN E. WARREN• and legacy of those great formed themselves in strug- and ordinary men and wom- gle, on the battlelines and en whose teachings, lived battlefronts for freedom, experiences, and the heroic justice and other goods.

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First let us say the vac- we know the masks work county and local as well as cine saves lives. The life against the virus. businesses should require DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. of the person vaccinated Question: Why put the the vaccine and those who Executive Publisher / CEO and the lives of those they children at risk with our object have a right to file come in contact with. The own personal issues? If the lawsuits to sell the issue. JENNIFER J. THOMAS low deaths, if not no deaths, masks work and children The lives of our children Publisher of those vaccinated should are given the opportunity are more important than lit- KENNETH R. THOMAS be proof for the doubters. to understand why it’s nec- igation. Let’s take the vac- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) Second, masks save lives as essary, then we save little cine, wear the masks and RUTH WASHINGTON evidenced by the statistical lives and that’s more impor- live. Too many lives have Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) non spread among those tant than party politics over already been lost due to COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. wearing masks covering the virus. Until the vaccine foolishness over vaccines Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) their mouth and nose. This is approved for chil- and masks. Let’s get real PAMELA A. BAKEWELL is a scientific fact well dren, masks should be a re- serious about the vaccine, Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer documented. The combina- DR. JOHN E. WARREN quirement and the priority the masks, and our children DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. tion of vaccines and masks should be saving the lives Executive Editor / Chief of Staff save lives. The virus is not children are victims without of our children as well as Dr. John E. Warren, BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL political, only its victims. our intervention. We can ourselves. Publisher of The San Diego Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of This brings us to the issue not give them a vaccine, but Finally, all elements of Voice & Viewpoint Directors (2004-2014) of our children. All our we can give them masks and government, federal, state, BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor Production Designer / Staff Writer BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer Copy Editor ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer Copy Editor E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer Copy Editor CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising ALLEN MORET, Classified

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The right-wing major- dissent, noted represents sought to make it harder ted the Voting Rights Act, an election. Once more ity on the Supreme Court the “best in America.” The for African Americans and the crown jewel of the civil people of conscience must just undercut the Voting reaction against the civil other people of color to rights movement. stand up and organize to Rights Act again. Hav- rights movement contin- vote. The long lines that The so-called “conser- protect the right to vote ing gutted the section that ues. mark inner-city voting vative” justices on the Su- and to counter those who required pre-approval of Every movement for sites are a graphic dem- preme Court are rewriting would suppress it. state voting laws to protect equal justice under the law onstration of the success the laws passed by Con- Once more, right-wing the rights of minorities to in this country has been of those efforts, for many gress to serve their own justices have written an- vote in Shelby v. Holder, met with a brutal reaction. people can’t take the hours partisan purposes. Now other shameful chapter Republican-appointed jus- When reformers tried to off from work to cast a bal- the excuse is to limit voter of judicial ignominy that tices now have castrated limit the spread of slavery lot. In each era, the lawless fraud, even though there must simply be overturned. the backup clause — Sec- into new states coming reaction — and blatant is no evidence of such Once more Congress must tion 2 — which bans racial into the republic, the slave violations of the Constitu- fraud other than in the act to pass the John Lewis discrimination in election states seceded, launching tion — have been ratified ravings of partisan politi- Voting Rights Act to coun- practices in Brnovich v. the Civil War, the deadli- by disgraceful decisions cians. This struggle will ter the brazen efforts of the DNC. The result will open est war in American his- in the Supreme Court. The continue. Clearly, Repub- court’s right wing to neuter the floodgates even further tory. After losing the war, court ratified segregation licans across the country it. Once more, those stand- to the wave of partisan when the federal govern- in Plessy v. Ferguson, in- have decided that rather ing in the way of equality laws that Republicans are ment began reconstruc- REV. JESSE L. JACKSON, SR. venting the doctrine of than seeking to win the under the law will find that pushing in states across tion to free the slaves and separate but equal — a votes of African Ameri- the movement for justice the country to suppress the guarantee equal political apartheid — spread through concept that existed only cans and other peoples of will not be deterred. votes of African Ameri- and economic rights to the South and the hope of the in the judge’s imagina- color, they would rather cans and other people of all, the reaction was bru- civil rights amendments was tions, not in the realities pass measures to suppress The Reverend Jesse color. The right-wing jus- tal, with lynching and crushed. Now, after the civil of any of the former slave their vote — from discrim- Louis Jackson, Sr., one of tices continue their assault terrorism — led by the rights movement, the Voting states. Voter suppression inatory changes in voting America’s foremost civil on the meaning and power Ku Klux Klan and others Rights Act and the election following the civil rights practices, to gerrymander- rights, religious and politi- of the Voting Rights Act, a — spreading to suppress of Barack Obama, the reac- movement was ratified in ing of districts, to (most cal figures. triumph of the civil rights the newly freed slaves. tion has been fierce. Shelby v. Holder and now dangerously) empowering movement that Justice In the end, segregation Across the country, Re- in Brnovich vs. the DNC, Republican legislatures Elena Kagan, writing in — America’s version of publican legislators have that have essentially gut- to overturn the results of

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What many of us have sanitizers that both smell die from COVID-19, but owned. The U.S. economy as I am and will use their dreamed about for the past horrible and seem to do because of systemic ineq- relies on their success and power to stop it. year may be turning into virtually nothing. Now, a uities, Black-owned busi- health, and we will not see Black business own- reality. Almost half of the year later, city streets are nesses more likely to lack them flourish if they con- ers have enough on their nation has been fully vac- refilling, businesses are sufficient resources needed tinue to be ignored. shoulders. They do not cinated, the CDC has an- starting to operate at full to stay afloat and protect The FDA fought to get need to worry about the nounced businesses can capacity, and we have a their customers. more hand sanitizers on the toxicity of hand sanitizer reopen along with lifted more reliable supply of This shows that while market when we needed it products they put out to mask guidance, and the hand sanitizer. Yet, busi- safer, more effective most, but now we must protect their patrons, but glimmer of hope is shining nesses are still providing brighter each day. questionable products, and However, as we cling we are even seeing reports onto this hope and adjust of products with toxic car- to what many are call- cinogens steadily pop up. ing the “new normal,” we With this in mind, I RON BUSBY must not forget what we look to lawmakers and have learned and what regulators to resolve this our stores/offices/etc. practices we must bring issue. As we come out of Because as is the case into this next chapter with this emergency, it’s time with many issues in this us. The reality for many for the FDA to withdraw country, it is no surprise that Black communities, espe- the temporary guidance, the Black community has cially Black-owned busi- and for Congress to use been hit the hardest by the nesses, is that they must its power of oversight to ripple effects of COVID-19. continue to rely on law- ensure these toxic prod- As the President of the Black makers and regulators to ucts are off the market for Chamber of Commerce, it is protect them from virus good. my responsibility to advocate

spread and outbreak. We want to provide for the 310,000 U.S. Black- SHUTTERSTOCK A year ago, in a quick our patrons and employ- owned businesses we rep- fix reaction to the pan- ees with a safe experience; resent. With reports of hand products may be avail- deal with the unintended instead should feel confi- demic, the FDA released however, we are not public sanitizer products containing able again, without clear consequences that came dent that they have the sup- emergency guidance that health officials. Clear and high levels of methanol, ben- guidance and access, there along with it and rescind port of regulatory bodies to lowered the standards consistent guidance from zene and other toxins, how is a barrier to entry for the emergency guidelines. keep them safe. for germ-fighting prod- those in power is vital to can these employees, cus- them to arrive at small, I hope that along with the ucts like hand sanitizer deciphering what hand tomers and business owners often Black-owned, busi- FDA, lawmakers, espe- Ron Busby, President in order to get more on sanitizer products are safe feel safe? nesses. The latest census cially those on the Con- & CEO, U.S. Black Cham- the market. This led to and effective, where they Not only are Black people shows that 28 percent of gressional Black Caucus, bers, Inc. an ongoing wave of hand should be positioned in more likely to contract and U.S. businesses are Black- are as concerned about this

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In both good and bad you spend your life chas- Simone Biles and Naomi times one of my saving ing after pleasure, posi- Osaka, the number two This degrading term was fought on American man.) of a black enslaved graces has always been to tion, possessions, prestige, ranked women’s tennis dates back to the 1830’s. soil causing some 620,000 man. Rice claimed to have read scripture. Reading the personal wealth, or power player in the world. My Therefore, dating it back of 2.4 million soldiers first created the character bible gives me peace and it is meaningless. Even if sanctified imagination cre- to the Civil War. Abraham killed and multiple injured. after witnessing an elderly comfort. When we pray, you secure these earthly ated this version of Mark Lincoln’s election in 1860 In the early 1830s, the ac- Black man singing a tune we talk to God, when we desires, they are temporary 8:36 which reads, “For caused seven southern tor Thomas Dartmouth called “Jump Jim Crow.” read the bible God talks and cannot be exchanged what shall it profit a wom- states to secede and form “Daddy” Rice was pro- He later appropriated the to us. One of my favorite for your soul. This verse an, if she wins gold medals the Confederate States of pelled to stardom for per- Jim Crow persona into a verses is Mark 8:36 which makes me think of what and tennis championships America; four more states forming minstrel routines minstrel act donning black- says, “For what shall it is going on in the world and loses her own wellbe- soon joined them. The Civ- as the fictional character’s face which became popular profit a man, if he shall of sports with two Black ing?” These women have il War was also called The popularity grew. “Jim in the U.S. after the Civil gain the whole world, and female superstar athletes, made the difficult choice War Between the States Crow,” was a caricature (It War. White performers lose his own soul?” I have the world’s most deco- of not competing in sport- and ended in Confederate is not a man. The Jim Crow played characters that de- interpreted this to mean if rated and gifted gymnast, {See WENDY C-5} surrender in 1865. This war spirit originated from a {See PARKER C-5}

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Your personality determines including utilities/internet [email protected] Appliances included. Enclosed developmentally disabled 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 31 of the Los Angeles Superior your happiness. Washer/dryer in unit or 323-292-3745 parking. adults. Will train with some 94104. Notices of claims must Court, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Know why? Find out here: Tittoo ______Section 8 ready experience. be received by Enter Medicare Angeles, CA 90012, Petitioner https://www.scientology- 818-416-2178 Duplex for Rent Call for details Reatha Howard Inc. at the foregoing address Zeferino Ruiz will move for an inglewood.org/personality- ______***Section 8 Welcome*** No call after 7pm. (323) 252-3530 by 60 days from the print date order pursuant to Govern- test/ Room for Rent 1005 E 33rd Street Los 213 700 2146 or of this publication, and any ment Code §6008 adjudicating Or call 310 419 8200 $850- $950 Monthly Angeles 1 BDRM., UPPER (323) 944-7944 notice of claims not received the Impulso as a newspaper ______Access to Living Room, 3bed 1bath - Plenty of Park- Large room. ______by the foregoing date will of general circulation for Do happy family relationships Kitchen, Bath, and Laundry. ing $1500/mo. 310 be barred. Enter Medicare the City of Los Angeles, Los have great value to you? $2,600.00/mo. $1300/deposit. Business Services Inc. (or its successor entity) Angeles Public Notice District, Do your relationships some- No drugs, smoking, or alco- Tittoo Newly painted. may make distributions other County of Los Angeles. times suffer? hol allowed. 818-416-2178 Locked parking. WAIT claimants or its sharehold- The Petition sets forth the Find out how to Improve them, Contact (213) 215 9248 ______Adams/Western WAIT promotes sexual absti- ers or persons interested as following: gain more understanding ______1 Bedroom 1 Bath (323) 938-9950 nence until marriage. having been such without and live a fuller life. Here’s Low Cost rooms for rent! Rent: $1650 ______I Thessalonians 4:3-4 further notice to claimant. 1. Petitioner, Zeferino Ruiz, real solutions for real life. Private and Shared Rooms SECT 8 OK 90 wait434.com Distributions were made is publisher of the newspaper https://www.scientology- starting at $600 & Up. Utili- 727 w. 82nd st, LA Houses - Unfurnished Instagram: wait.434 by Enter Medicare Inc. of known as IMPULSO, which is inglewood.org ties, Internet and Washer/ New Carpet ______$950,513 in 2021, $0 in 2020, seeking adjudicated under Call 310-419-8200. Email Ingle- Dryer included. Call Amir Fresh paint 3BD/2BA 320 $0 in 2019 and $0 in 2018. Government Code §6008 [email protected] now for a good living situa- Laundry Room 3Bd/2B NEWLY REMODELED Professional Services ______as a newspaper of general ______tion (323)387-5889 Parking spot KITCHEN. DBE SUBCONTRACTORS/ circulation for the City of Los “ HOODLUM HEALER” ______Family Room, new carpet, Inglewood Spiritual Center SUPPLIER BIDS/PROPOSALS Angeles. Ever been to Folsom / Single Apartment for Rent MIKE window coverings & paint! Tells past, present, future REQUESTED 2. IMPULSO is published for the Represa, CA ? “XXIV.K.Au. Unfurnished. All appliances (310)-433-8800 $2,300/Mo + Dep Call 213- Palm + Tarot card reader; RFP NO. PS76258 dissemination of local or tele- “Doc”was there too. Wrote included; laundry room on ______399-7285 no problem too big or graphic news and intelligence a book about it(like he said site. Close to pub. trans & Apt 4 Rent Contact: Jean small; helps in all problems; CONTRACTED TRANSPORTA- of a general character in the he would) Watts to inter- shops. 2bd/ 1ba 213-399-7285 reunites lovers; guarantees TION SERVICES – EAST REGION, City of Los Angeles, California. national exploits “Hoodlum Located in West Adams apt 4 rent ______results immediately BALDWIN PARK, CA The address of the newspaper’s Healer”ISBN:978-1-6495-7045-1 Contact (323) 935-5267 Hawthorne 230 Call (310) 779- 6035 principal office of publica- Dorrance Publishing Company. ______$1650 Employment Opportunities ______BID/PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL tion is 6645 Southside Dr. Los Thank you for your support. ROOM FOR RENT (213)369-8690 Diane Ray Spiritual Healer DATE: JULY 30, 2021 @ 2:00 PM Angeles, CA 90022. “24 Karat Gold Doc” Private bath. ______Adult Residential Facility Advisor 3. IMPULSO has a bona fide ______Share kitchen 2 Bd 1 Ba Apartment for Rent Now Hiring!! Tell past, present, future OWNER: LOS ANGELES COUNTY subscription list of paying 420 Hyde Park Area 2 br 1 ba in 4plex for rent. We are looking to Hire DSP Help in all matter in life METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTA- subscribers, and substantial RV/Motor Homes/Trailers (310) 908-4419 Carpet, & hdwd flr, 1 pkg care providers that will be Call friends and Enemies by TION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) distribution to paid subscrib- African/international Stu- space. W/D hkup. Must see! able to assist developmen- name; guarantee results im- ers in the City of Los Angeles mobile home for sale dent, Christian Near Adams & Arlington. tally disabled residents. mediately. PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT/SUP- and surrounding areas. as-is one bedroom, large ______Shawnte P Experience is a plus but not Specialize in reuniting lovers. PLY BOND MAY BE REQUIRED 4. For more than three years enclosed patio, backyard, in Furnished Room for Rent Email ThirdAveA required. We will train. DSP Call (310) 403- 7928 preceding the filing of the pe- Gardena Senior Preferred [email protected] 1&2 preferred. Must be able ______THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS IN tition, the petitioning newspa- (424) 292-3806 Back house room for rent. ______to pass a background check. CUSTOM PRINTED FUNERAL RESPONSE TO LACMTA’S DBE per has been established under ______$1300 to move in!! $950 per 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apt Hiring for Full-time shifts PROGRAMS PROGRAM. SOUTHLAND TRAN- the name of IMPULSO and has 540 month. Cash! room has its New hardwood floors, new & weekends. Contact Ms. As Low As $43.75 SIT, INC. INTENDS TO CONDUCT been so established and pub- Miscellaneous for Sale own key entry , a Fridge & lavor blinds, new paint. Harbert@ 682-521-0085 * ITSELF IN “GOOD FAITH” lished, that is, issued and sold TV Shares living space, huge Mid city close to shopping ______From Mac’s Economy Print- WITH DBE FIRMS REGARD- or distributed regularly every Cemetery Burial Crypt backyard . 4?’s call me No center Marina Del Rey ing ING PARTICIPATION ON THIS week in the City of Los Angeles 2 tandem crypts for sale pets no Kids... Call Andrew (213) 712- 7198 Dependable RESTROOM AT- One Day Service Is Available PROJECT. PLANS AND SPECS and the surrounding areas. Inglewood Park Cemetery Mr Duboise ______TENDANTS NEEDED * WILL BE REVIEWED IN OUR 5. During each of the three- excellent, ground level, Chapel 661-674-8626/209-684-5696 Large 2 Bedroom Apartment $15 hr.+ tips Fri/Sat 9p-2a We also print OFFICE MONDAY THROUGH year period preceding the of Heritage MGM, Tier #3 ______Senior citizens welcome Must have trans.Serious t-shirts, face masks, and cof- FRIDAY, 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM. filing of this petition, the $13k (Cash Only) 20 2605 S La Salle Ave apps. fee mugs QUOTES ARE REQUIRED BY 2:00 newspaper has maintained a Shirley (512)249-1423 (512)560- Houses/Apts to Share $1900 a month Chris Brake * PM, JULY 30, 2021, SO THAT minimum coverage of local 5619 New tile, New carpet, Fresh 213. 810. 1392 Call Mac @ ALL BIDS/PROPOSALS CAN BE news and intelligence of a ______1 bed / 1 bath paint, All gated building, [email protected] (310) 528- 2130 FAIRLY EVALUATED. PLEASE general character of not less Newly Refurbished 1 bed- quiet and well kept. ______* SUBMIT BIDS/PROPOSALS FOR than twenty-five percent of its room, 1 bath located close to Upstairs apartment Owner Our email address is macs- THE FOLLOWING WORK (BUT total inches; it has a principal USC. Please call 310-642-1952. Contact Gloria Part-time live-in caregiver in [email protected] NOT LIMITED TO): VEHICLE office of publication located Landlord (213) 319- 9640 los Angeles area must be able ______AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE, in the City of Los Angeles, 310-642-1952 ______to clear fingerprints thru 370 VEHICLE CLEANING, JANITO- County of Los Angeles. ______1 Bedroom 1 bath the state contact Mr.Jones Announcements RIAL, UNIFORM SUPPLY, AUTO WHEREFORE, petitioner prays SAFE Women’s Transitional Up dated unit 310-925-1586 BODY REPAIR, LANDSCAP- that IMPULSO be adjudicated Independent Living Housing 1st Floor Mr.Jones 310-925-1586 Notice of Dissolution of ING, LUBRICANT SUPPLY AND pursuant to Government Code 657 E 97th St Nice size ______Enter Medicare Inc. CONSULTING/CONSTRUCTION §6008 as a newspaper of gen- LA 90002 Laminate Floors Part Time - Job Opportunities Enter Medicare Inc. has been SERVICES eral circulation for the City of Call now! Laundry onsite Chrch Custodian $450mo+ dissolved under the Delaware Los Angeles, Los Angeles Public 323-509-4135 4726 4th Ave. Chrch Caretaker General Corporation Law, CONTACT: JASON SNOW, Notice District, County of Los savingafamilyeveryday@ $1500 a month $450mo+ effective June 24, 2021. All SOUTHLAND TRANSIT, INC. Angeles, State of California. gmail.com 1-310-645-1303 *Have Chrstn belief persons that have a claim DATED: May 18, 2021 ______Bro Frank against Enter Medicare Inc. 3650 ROCKWELL AVE, EL BY: Zeferino Ruiz (323) 359-8709 (other than a pending claim MONTE, CA 91731 PETITIONER IN PRO [email protected] to which Enter Medicare Inc. ______THURSDAY,C-4 JANUARY LASENTINEL.NET 9, 2014 CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL AUGUST 5, 2021A-7

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name should not be granted. county: Los Angeles Sentinel entitled action, as follows: Any person objecting to the Date: 7/6/2021 1. GENERAL DAMAGES: name changes described Elaine Lu Pain, suffering, and above must file a written Judge of the Superior Court inconvenience $1,000,000 objection that includes the 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 Emotional distress $1,000,000 reasons for the objection at CNS-3492806# 2. SPECIAL DAMAGES: least two court days before LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Medical expenses $1,000,000 the matter is scheduled to Future medical expenses be heard and must appear SUMMONS $1,000,000 (CITACION JUDICIAL) PUBLIC SCOPING NOTICE at the hearing to show cause Loss of earnings $1,000,000 why the petition should not be CASE NUMBER (Número del Loss of future earning I-405 Sepulveda Pass ExpressLanes granted. If no written objection Caso): capacity $1,000,000 Availability of Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Notice of Intent to is timely filed, the court may 30-2019-01091115-CU-PA- Date: July 1, 2021 CJC Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Public Meetings grant the petition without a S/ Jeffrey T. Bell hearing. Judge Richard Lee 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 Notice of Hearing: NOTICE TO DEFENDANT CNS-3491686# WHAT IS BEING PLANNED? Date: 09/10/2021, Time: 8:30 (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), AM, Dept.: B Jeffrey York; Nancy York; in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation DOES 1-25, inclusive ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Caltrans) as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National The address of the court is 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, YOU ARE BEING SUED FOR CHANGE OF NAME Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) lead agency, is initiating the BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ Case No. 21TRCP00230 preparation of an Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact CA 90503 Statement (EIR/EIS) for the I-405 Sepulveda Pass ExpressLanes in A copy of this Order to Show DEMANDANDO EL Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, California. The purpose and objective of the Cause shall be published at DEMANDANTE): Daniel County of Los Angeles proposed project is to improve the utilization of freeway capacity while least once each week for four Esparza Petition of: Myles Victor- addressing impacts to the environment and surrounding communities, successive weeks prior to NOTICE! You have been Bullock Washington for including historically disadvantaged communities, within the project the date set for hearing on sued. The court may decide Change of Name area. The project proposes to improve traffic conditions on I-405 against you without your TO ALL INTERESTED starting in the south at I-10 and terminating in the north at US-101, and the petition in the following newspaper of general being heard unless you PERSONS: intends to reduce congestion, encourage carpooling and transit, respond within 30 days. Read Petitioner Myles Victor- improve trip reliability, reduce degradation of the carpool and general circulation, printed in this purpose lanes, increase person throughput, and apply technology to county: Los Angeles Sentinel the information below. Bullock Washington filed a help manage traffic. The range of improvements may include, but not Date: 07/21/2021 You have 30 CALENDAR petition with this court for a be limited to, converting existing high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane to GARY Y. TANAKA DAYS after this summons and decree changing names as ExpressLanes or adding an additional ExpressLane in each direction Judge of the Superior Court legal papers are served on follows: and converting existing HOV lanes to ExpressLanes. The study area 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/21 you to file a written response Myles Victor-Bullock includes the Cities of Los Angeles, Culver City, and Santa Monica, as CNS-3496354# at this court and have a copy Washington to Myles well as unincorporated Los Angeles County. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL served on the plaintiff. A letter Matthew-Bullock Be Caltrans is the lead agency under CEQA and the NEPA. The EIR/EIS, or phone call will not protect The Court orders that all a study required by federal and state statutes, will be prepared and is ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE you. Your written response persons interested in this an assessment of the likely influences that future improvements may have on the environment and communities within and adjacent to the FOR CHANGE OF NAME must be in proper legal form matter appear before this study area. It includes analyses of ways to reduce or avoid possible Case No. 21STCP02392 if you want the court to hear court at the hearing indicated adverse environmental impacts. Superior Court of California, your case. There may be below to show cause, if any, County of Los Angeles a court form that you can why the petition for change of WHY THIS NOTICE? Petition of: Lanette Chandler use for your response. You name should not be granted. The project team is initiating environmental and engineering studies for on behalf of KAIJAE can find these court forms Any person objecting to the this project. Virtual public scoping meetings will be held to inform you JACKSON for Change of and more information at the name changes described about the project, and to give you an opportunity to provide comments Name California Courts Online Self- above must file a written or concerns. Your comments will become part of the public record and will be considered in developing the environmental document and defining the project scope. A purpose and need statement for the project, preliminary TO ALL INTERESTED Help Center (www.courtinfo. objection that includes the alternative concepts, an overview of the environmental process, schedule, and other information will be available for viewing. PERSONS: ca.gov/selfhelp), your county reasons for the objection at Petitioner KAIJAE JACKSON law library, or the courthouse least two court days before WHAT IS AVAILABLE? filed a petition with this court nearest you. If you cannot pay the matter is scheduled to The Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report, Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, and other project for a decree changing names the filing fee, ask the court be heard and must appear materials are available for public review and comment at www.metro.net/405expresslanes between August 3, 2021 and September 1, 2021, in as follows: clerk for a fee waiver form. If at the hearing to show cause conformance with CEQA and NEPA, respectively. KAIJAE JACKSON to KAIJAE you do not file your response why the petition should not be TOWNES on time, you may lose the granted. If no written objection WHERE YOU COME IN The Court orders that all case by default, and your is timely filed, the court may Public scoping meetings will be held virtually on August 14, August 17, and August 18, 2021. Comments may be submitted during the public scoping period via mail, email, the project website comment form, or the project hotline. Submit comments by mail to the following address: Ron Kosinski, Deputy persons interested in this wages, money, and property grant the petition without a District Director, Caltrans District 7, 100 S. Main Street, MS 16A, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Submit comments by email to [email protected]. matter appear before this may be taken without further hearing. Submit comments via comment form on the project website at www.metro.net/405expresslanes. Submit oral comments by calling (213) 922-4860 to court at the hearing indicated warning from the court. Notice of Hearing: leave a voice recording. All comments must be received no later than September 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. For more information, please visit the project below to show cause, if any, There are other legal Date: 09/10/2021, Time: 8:30 website at www.metro.net/405expresslanes. why the petition for change of requirements. You may AM, Dept.: M name should not be granted. want to call an attorney right The address of the court is WHEN AND WHERE Any person objecting to the away. If you do not know an 825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA You are invited to the public scoping meetings about the I-405 Sepulveda Pass ExpressLanes EIR/EIS. The purpose of the public scoping meetings is to name changes described attorney, you may want to call 90503 obtain public feedback on the project’s purpose and need as well as on the range of proposed alternatives, and the issues to be studied in the EIR/EIS. Virtual public scoping meetings will be held online on Saturday, August 14th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tuesday, August 17th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., and above must file a written an attorney referral service. If A copy of this Order to Show Wednesday, August 18th, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The meeting link will be made available on the project website at objection that includes the you cannot afford an attorney, Cause shall be published at www.metro.net/405expresslanes. reasons for the objection at you may be eligible for free least once each week for four least two court days before legal services from a nonprofit successive weeks prior to CONTACT/SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS the matter is scheduled to legal services program. You the date set for hearing on

Individuals who require special accommodations (interpretation, documentation in alternate formats, etc.) are requested to contact Caltrans District 7: be heard and must appear can locate these nonprofit the petition in the following phone (213) 897-3656. TDD users may contact the California Relay Service at 1 (800) 735-2929 (TTY to Voice), 1 (800) 735-2922 (Voice to TTY), 1 at the hearing to show cause groups at the California newspaper of general (800) 855-3000 (Spanish TTY to Voice and Voice to TTY), 1 (800) 854-7784 (Spanish and English Speech-to-Speech), or 711. why the petition should not be Legal Services Web site circulation, printed in this CNSB#3496599 granted. If no written objection (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), county: Los Angeles Sentinel is timely filed, the court may the California Courts Online Date: 07/09/2021 grant the petition without a Self-Help Center (www. Deirdre Hill matter appear before this help finding a lawyer at the hearing. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or Judge of the Superior Court court at the hearing indicated California Courts Online Self- Notice of Hearing: by contacting your local court 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY Date: 09/13/2021, Time: or county bar association. CNS-3491386# below to show cause, if any, Help Center (www.courts. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers why the petition for change of ca.gov/selfhelp), at the 10:00 AM, Dept.: 26, Room: NOTE: The court has a name should not be granted. California Legal Services 316 statutory lien for waived fees Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Invite Bids For The Any person objecting to the website (www.lawhelpca.org), The address of the court is and costs on any settlement Construction of: name changes described or by contacting your local 111 North Hill Street, Los or arbitration award of above must file a written county bar association. Angeles, CA 90012 $10,000 or more in a civil FICTITIOUS South Whittier Outfall Relief Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 5 objection that includes the Tiene 30 días de calendario A copy of this Order to Show case. The court’s lien must (Electronic Bid Opening September 2, 2021 - Estimate $8,500,000 reasons for the objection at después de haber recibido la Cause shall be published at be paid before the court will BUSINESS - $12,000,000) least two court days before entrega legal de esta Citación least once each week for four dismiss the case. the matter is scheduled to y Petición para presentar successive weeks prior to ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. NAMES Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: be heard and must appear una Respuesta (formulario the date set for hearing on Si no responde dentro de 30 Pipeline Rehabilitation, Manhole Rehabilitation Flow Bypass at the hearing to show cause FL-120) ante la corte y the petition in the following días, la corte puede decidir why the petition should not be efectuar la entrega legal de newspaper of general en su contra sin escuchar su FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts encourage granted. If no written objection una copia al demandante. circulation, printed in this versión. Lea la información a is timely filed, the court may Una carta o llamada telefónica county: Los Angeles Sentinel continuación. NAME STATEMENT participation of minority, women, disadvantaged, Date: 07/23/2021 Tiene 30 DÍAS DE File No. 2021158353 disabled veterans, and small business enterprises. grant the petition without a o una audiencia de la corte no hearing. basta para protegerlo. Elaine Lu CALENDARIO después The following person(s) is Notice of Hearing: Si no presenta su Respuesta Judge of the Superior Court de que le entreguen esta (are) doing business as: Plans and Specifications may be obtained through Quest Date: 09/24/2021, Time: 8:30 a tiempo, la corte puede 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/21 citación y papeles legales NKKAI REAL ESTATE Construction Data Network (QuestCDN) for a nonrefundable fee CNS-3495678# para presentar una respuesta SOLUTIONS, 4859 WEST AM, Dept.: F49 dar órdenes que afecten su LOS ANGELES SENTINEL of $15.00. This can be done via a link on the Districts’ Listing of The address of the court matrimonio o pareja de hecho, por escrito en esta corte y SLAUSON AVENUE SUITE Advertised Construction Projects hacer que se entregue una 330, Los Angeles, CA 90056 is 9425 Penfield Ave., sus bienes y la custodia de ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE webpage https://www.lacsd.org/opportunities/bidspur/constrbids. Chatsworth, CA 91311 sus hijos. La corte también copia al demandante. Una County of LOS ANGELES 7932910 FOR CHANGE OF NAME carta o una llamada telefónica Registered owner(s): asp or by inputting Quest project number A copy of this Order to Show le puede ordenar que pague Case No. 21CHCP00254 Cause shall be published at manutención, y honorarios y no lo protegen. Su respuesta GJENAII ENCISO GIVHAN, through the QuestCDN website (www.questcdn.com). Superior Court of California, 4859 WEST SLAUSON Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” and click on “Opportunities, least once each week for four costos legales. por escrito tiene que estar County of Los Angeles en formato legal correcto AVENUE SUITE 330, LOS Construction Bids” successive weeks prior to Para asesoramiento legal, Petition of: Andrea Letts and the date set for hearing on póngase en contacto de si desea que procesen su ANGELES, CA 90056; State CNSB#3497195 Garth Letts for Change of caso en la corte. Es posible of Incorporation: CA the petition in the following inmediato con un abogado. Name newspaper of general Puede obtener información que haya un formulario que This business is conducted by TO ALL INTERESTED usted pueda usar para su an Individual en formato legal correcto circulation, printed in this para encontrar un abogado PERSONS: county: Los Angeles Sentinel en el Centro de Ayuda de respuesta. Puede encontrar The registrant(s) started doing si desea que procesen su Petitioner Andrea Letts and business on 04/2021. CIVIL caso en la corte. Es posible Date: 07/23/2021 las Cortes de California estos formularios de la corte y Garth Letts on behalf of minor más información en el Centro I declare that all information que haya un formulario que David B. Gelfound (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en Lucas Emanuel Letts filed a Judge of the Superior Court el sitio web de los Servicios de Ayuda de las Cortes de in this statement is true and usted pueda usar para su petition with this court for a correct. (A registrant who respuesta. Puede encontrar 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/21 Legales de California (www. California (www.sucorte. CNS-3497854# decree changing names as ca.gov), en la biblioteca de declares as true any material SUMMONS estos formularios de la corte y lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose follows: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL en contacto con el colegio de leyes de su condado o en matter pursuant to Section (CITACION JUDICIAL) más información en el Centro Lucas Emanuel Letts to Lucas 17913 of the Business and de Ayuda de las Cortes de abogados de su condado. la corte que le quede más CASE NUMBER (Número del ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Elliot Letts Professions code that the Caso): California (www.sucorte. NOTICE—RESTRAINING cerca. Si no puede pagar FOR CHANGE OF NAME The Court orders that all la cuota de presentación, registrant knows to be false 20STCV31461 ca.gov), en la biblioteca de ORDERS ARE ON PAGE persons interested in this Case No. 21CMCP00092 2: These restraining orders pida al secretario de la corte is guilty of a misdemeanor NOTICE TO DEFENDANT leyes de su condado o en matter appear before this punishable by a fine not to la corte que le quede más Superior Court of California, are effective against both que le dé un formulario de (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): County of Los Angeles court at the hearing indicated exceed one thousand dollars THE RESERVE LOUNGE, cerca. Si no puede pagar spouses or domestic partners exención de pago de cuotas. Petition of: Daron Oneal below to show cause, if any, Si no presenta su respuesta ($1,000)). LLC, a California limited la cuota de presentación, until the petition is dismissed, why the petition for change of Ingram for Change of Name a judgment is entered, a tiempo, puede perder el S/ GJENAII ENCISO liability company, ERIC pida al secretario de la corte name should not be granted. GIVHAN, Owner que le dé un formulario de TO ALL INTERESTED or the court makes further caso por incumplimiento y CLOUTIER, an individual, PERSONS: Any person objecting to the This statement was filed DEVON SPIERLING, an exención de pago de cuotas. orders. They are enforceable la corte le podrá quitar su Petitioner Daron Oneal name changes described sueldo, dinero y bienes sin with the County Clerk of individual, and DOES 1 Si no presenta su respuesta anywhere in California by any above must file a written Ingram filed a petition with this law enforcement officer who más advertencia. Los Angeles County on through 10, inclusive a tiempo, puede perder el objection that includes the 07/14/2021. caso por incumplimiento y court for a decree changing has received or seen a copy Hay otros requisitos legales. YOU ARE BEING SUED names as follows: reasons for the objection at NOTICE-In accordance with BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ la corte le podrá quitar su of them. Es recomendable que llame a Daron Oneal Ingram to Daron least two court days before un abogado inmediatamente. Subdivision (a) of Section DEMANDANDO EL sueldo, dinero y bienes sin AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES the matter is scheduled to Oneal Ingram-Gardley DE RESTRICCIÓN SE Si no conoce a un abogado, 17920, a Fictitious Name DEMANDANTE): KATY más advertencia. be heard and must appear Statement generally expires Hay otros requisitos legales. The Court orders that all ENCUENTRAN EN LA puede llamar a un servicio de SILVESTER, an individual, persons interested in this at the hearing to show cause at the end of five years from dba UNDER RAIDAR Es recomendable que llame a PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de remisión a abogados. Si no matter appear before this why the petition should not be puede pagar a un abogado, the date on which it was filed NOTICE! You have been un abogado inmediatamente. restricción están en vigencia granted. If no written objection court at the hearing indicated en cuanto a ambos cónyuges es posible que cumpla con in the office of the County sued. The court may decide Si no conoce a un abogado, is timely filed, the court may Clerk, except, as provided puede llamar a un servicio de below to show cause, if any, o miembros de la pareja de los requisitos para obtener against you without your why the petition for change of grant the petition without a in Subdivision (b) of Section being heard unless you remisión a abogados. Si no hecho hasta que se despida servicios legales gratuitos name should not be granted. hearing. de un programa de servicios 17920, where it expires respond within 30 days. Read puede pagar a un abogado, la petición, se emita un fallo Notice of Hearing: Any person objecting to the o la corte dé otras órdenes. legales sin fines de lucro. 40 days after any change the information below. es posible que cumpla con Date: September 14, 2021, in the facts set forth in the los requisitos para obtener name changes described Cualquier agencia del orden Puede encontrar estos You have 30 CALENDAR above must file a written Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: F49 statement pursuant to Section DAYS after this summons and servicios legales gratuitos público que haya recibido grupos sin fines de lucro objection that includes the The address of the court en el sitio web de California 17913 other than a change legal papers are served on de un programa de servicios o visto una copia de estas is 9425 Penfield Avenue, reasons for the objection at órdenes puede hacerlas Legal Services, (www. in the residence address of you to file a written response legales sin fines de lucro. Chatsworth, CA 91311 a registered owner. A new Puede encontrar estos least two court days before acatar en cualquier lugar de lawhelpcalifornia.org), en at this court and have a copy the matter is scheduled to A copy of this Order to Show Fictitious Business Name served on the plaintiff. A letter grupos sin fines de lucro California. el Centro de Ayuda de las be heard and must appear Cause shall be published at Cortes de California, (www. Statement must be filed or phone call will not protect en el sitio web de California FEE WAIVER: If you cannot least once each week for four at the hearing to show cause pay the filing fee, ask the clerk sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose before the expiration. Effective you. Your written response Legal Services, (www. successive weeks prior to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious lawhelpcalifornia.org), en why the petition should not be for a fee waiver form. The en contacto con la corte o el must be in proper legal form granted. If no written objection the date set for hearing on Business Name Statement if you want the court to hear el Centro de Ayuda de las court may order you to pay colegio de abogados locales. is timely filed, the court may the petition in the following AVISO: Por ley, la corte must be accompanied by the your case. There may be Cortes de California, (www. back all or part of the fees and newspaper of general grant the petition without a costs that the court waived for tiene derecho a reclamar las Affidavit of Identity form. a court form that you can sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose circulation, printed in this The filing of this statement en contacto con la corte o el hearing. you or the other party. cuotas y los costos exentos use for your response. You Notice of Hearing: county: Los Angeles Sentinel does not of itself authorize can find these court forms colegio de abogados locales. EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: por imponer un gravamen Date: 09/23/2021, Time: 8:30 Date: July 13, 2021 sobre cualquier recuperación the use in this state of a and more information at the AVISO: Por ley, la corte Si no puede pagar la cuota David B. Gelfound AM, Dept.: A, Room: 904 de presentación, pida al de $10,000 ó más de valor Fictitious Business Name California Courts Online Self- tiene derecho a reclamar las Judge of the Superior Court in violation of the rights of cuotas y los costos exentos The address of the court secretario un formulario de recibida mediante un acuerdo Help Center (www.courtinfo. is 200 W. Compton Blvd., 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 another under Federal, State, ca.gov/selfhelp), your county por imponer un gravamen exención de cuotas. La corte CNS-3493956# o una concesión de arbitraje Compton, CA 90220 puede ordenar que usted en un caso de derecho civil. or common law (See Section law library, or the courthouse sobre cualquier recuperación LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and de $10,000 ó más de valor A copy of this Order to Show pague, ya sea en parte o por Tiene que pagar el gravamen nearest you. If you cannot pay Cause shall be published at Professions Code). the filing fee, ask the court recibida mediante un acuerdo completo, las cuotas y costos AMENDED ORDER TO de la corte antes de que la least once each week for four corte pueda desechar el caso. Original Filing clerk for a fee waiver form. If o una concesión de arbitraje de la corte previamente SHOW CAUSE 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/21 en un caso de derecho civil. successive weeks prior to exentos a petición de usted o FOR CHANGE OF NAME The name and address of the you do not file your response the date set for hearing on CNS-3498772# on time, you may lose the Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la otra parte. Case No. 21STCP01824 court is (El nombre y dirección LOS ANGELES SENTINEL de la corte antes de que la the petition in the following 1. The name and address Superior Court of California, de la corte es): Superior Court case by default, and your newspaper of general wages, money, and property corte pueda desechar el caso. of the court are (El nombre County of Los Angeles of Orange County, 700 Civic FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The name and address of the circulation, printed in this y dirección de la corte son): Petition of: Diana Lineth Center Drive West, Santa may be taken without further county: Los Angeles Sentinel NAME STATEMENT warning from the court. court is (El nombre y dirección SUPERIOR COURT OF Ramirez for Change of Name Ana, CA 92701 File No. 2021-169674 de la corte es): Stanley Mosk Date: 07/15/2021 CALIFORNIA, 4175 MAIN ST, TO ALL INTERESTED The name, address, and There are other legal Thomas D. Long The following person(s) is requirements. You may 111 N. Hill St. Los Angeles, PO BOX 431, RIVERSIDE, PERSONS: telephone number of plaintiff’s (are) doing business as: Judge of the Superior Court attorney, or plaintiff without want to call an attorney right CA 90012 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/21 CA 92501 Petitioner Diana Lineth 1. Kid In Me Childcare, 2. away. If you do not know an The name, address, and CNS-3497326# 2. The name, address, and Ramirez filed a petition an attorney, is (El nombre, Kid In Me Catering, 3900 attorney, you may want to call telephone number of plaintiff’s LOS ANGELES SENTINEL telephone number of the with this court for a decree la dirección y el número Virginia Rd, Los Angeles, an attorney referral service. If attorney, or plaintiff without petitioner’s attorney, or the changing names as follows: de teléfono del abogado CA 90008, County of LA you cannot afford an attorney, an attorney, is (El nombre, SUMMONS (Family Law) petitioner without an attorney, Diana Lineth Ramirez to Diana del demandante, o del Registered owner(s): you may be eligible for free la dirección y el número CITACIÓN (Derecho are: (El nombre, dirección Lineth Ramirez Vielman demandante que no tiene Kolani Williams, 3900 Virginia legal services from a nonprofit de teléfono del abogado familiar) y número de teléfono del The Court orders that all abogado, es): Law Offices of Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 legal services program. You del demandante, o del CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO abogado del demandante, o persons interested in this Jeffrey T. Bell.; 11001 Valley This business is conducted can locate these nonprofit demandante que no tiene DE CASO): FLRI2100925 del demandante si no tiene matter appear before this Mall, Suite 300, El Monte, CA by: an Individual groups at the California abogado, es): Afshin Siman, NOTICE TO RESPONDENT abogado, son): JAVIER court at the hearing indicated 91731; 626-280-8787 The registrant commenced Legal Services Web site 6210 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 211 (Name): AVISO AL GAMBOA, 4950 PEDLEY below to show cause, if any, DATE (Fecha): 08/16/2019 to transact business under (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Los Angeles, CA 90048, 424- DEMANDADO (Nombre): RD., RIVERSIDE, CA 92501 why the petition for change of DAVID H. YAMASAKI, Clerk of the fictitious business name the California Courts Online 229-9778 JANET DORA FOX Date (Fecha): FEB 17 2021 name should not be granted. the Court Clerk (Secretario), or names listed above on Self-Help Center (www. DATE (Fecha): 02/24/2021 You have been sued. Read Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Any person objecting to the by Brenda Sanchez, Deputy 05/2009. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or Sherri R. Carter Executive the information below and on L. SIMMONS, Deputy name changes described (Adjunto) I declare that all information by contacting your local court Officer/ Clerk of Court, Clerk the next page. (Asistente) above must file a written (SEAL) in this statement is true and or county bar association. (Secretario), by J. Tang, Lo han demandado. Lea la [SEAL] objection that includes the STATEMENT OF DAMAGES correct. (A registrant who NOTE: The court has a Deputy (Adjunto) información a continuación y 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/21 reasons for the objection at (Personal Injury or Wrongful declares as true any material statutory lien for waived fees (SEAL) CNS-3496576# least two court days before Death) en la página siguiente. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL matter pursuant to Section and costs on any settlement 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/21 Petitioner’s name is: the matter is scheduled to To: Nancy York 17913 of the Business and or arbitration award of CNS-3497933# Nombre del demandante: be heard and must appear Plaintiff: Daniel Espraza Professions code that the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE at the hearing to show cause seeks damages in the above- $10,000 or more in a civil JAVIER GAMBOA FOR CHANGE OF NAME registrant knows to be false case. The court’s lien must why the petition should not be entitled action, as follows: is guilty of a misdemeanor ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE You have 30 calendar days Case No. 21TRCP00257 be paid before the court will after this Summons and granted. If no written objection 1. GENERAL DAMAGES: punishable by a fine not to FOR CHANGE OF NAME Superior Court of California, is timely filed, the court may Pain, suffering, and dismiss the case. Petition are served on you to County of Los Angeles exceed one thousand dollars ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Case No. 21CHCP00270 grant the petition without a inconvenience $1,000,000 ($1,000)). Superior Court of California, file a Response (form FL-120) Petition of: Donaa Denise Mc Si no responde dentro de 30 at the court and have a copy hearing. Emotional distress $1,000,000 S/ Kolani Williams, Owner County of Los Angeles Collins for Change of Name Notice of Hearing: 2. SPECIAL DAMAGES: días, la corte puede decidir served on the petitioner. A TO ALL INTERESTED This statement was filed en su contra sin escuchar su Petition of: Dulce Bacon Date: August 23, 2021, Time: Medical expenses $1,000,000 with the County Clerk of Los on behalf of Amelia Natalia letter, phone call, or court PERSONS: versión. Lea la información a appearance will not protect 11:00 a.m., Dept.: 26, Room: Future medical expenses Angeles on July 29, 2021. Bacon-Correa for Change of Petitioner Donaa Denise Mc 316 $1,000,000 continuación. you. Collins filed a petition with this NOTICE-In accordance with Tiene 30 DÍAS DE Name The address of the court Loss of earnings $1,000,000 Subdivision (a) of Section TO ALL INTERESTED If you do not file your court for a decree changing CALENDARIO después Response on time, the court is 111 N. Hill Street, Los Loss of future earning 17920, a Fictitious Name PERSONS: names as follows: Angeles, CA 90012 capacity $1,000,000 de que le entreguen esta may make orders affecting Donaa Denise Mc Collins to Statement generally expires citación y papeles legales Petitioner Dulce Bacon filed A copy of this Order to Show Date: July 1, 2021 at the end of five years from a petition with this court for your marriage or domestic Donna Denise McCollins para presentar una respuesta partnership, your property, Cause shall be published at S/ Jeffrey T. Bell the date on which it was filed a decree changing names as The Court orders that all least once each week for four STATEMENT OF DAMAGES por escrito en esta corte y and custody of your children. persons interested in this in the office of the County hacer que se entregue una follows: successive weeks prior to (Personal Injury or Wrongful Clerk, except, as provided Amelia Natalia Bacon-Correa You may be ordered to pay matter appear before this copia al demandante. Una support and attorney fees and the date set for hearing on Death) in Subdivision (b) of Section to Amelia Natalia Bacon court at the hearing indicated the petition in the following To: Jeffrey York carta o una llamada telefónica costs. below to show cause, if any, 17920, where it expires no lo protegen. Su respuesta The Court orders that all newspaper of general Plaintiff: Daniel Espraza 40 days after any change persons interested in this For legal advice, contact a why the petition for change of por escrito tiene que estar lawyer immediately. Get circulation, printed in this seeks damages in the above- in the facts set forth in the C-5A-6 LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY THURSDAY, AUGUST 9,5, 20142021

Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Owner an Individual (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective further information email 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing DIPPITY DONUTS, 9513 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Vanessa Vingno at vingnov@ in the residence address of at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of business on 01/2021. VANNESS AVENUE, LOS Business Name Statement metro.net. a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed Los Angeles County on I declare that all information ANGELES, CA 90305 County must be accompanied by the 8/5/21 Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County 06/30/2021. in this statement is true and of LOS ANGELES Affidavit of Identity form. CNS-3498617# Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material EDWIN STEWART, does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section 9513 S. VANNESS AVE, the use in this state of a SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and INGLEWOOD, CA 90305; Fictitious Business Name REGIONAL RAIL must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from Professions code that the State of Incorporation: CA in violation of the rights of AUTHORITY RFP No. Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by another under Federal, State, SP560-22 MOBILE The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual or common law (See Section TICKETING SYSTEM does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing 14411 et seq., Business and The Southern California the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars business on 05/2021. Professions Code). Regional Rail Authority seeks Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). I declare that all information Original Filing a next generation Mobile in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 40 days after any change S/ MOIRO KONCHELLAH, in this statement is true and 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 Ticketing System for its another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the Owner correct. (A registrant who CNS-3491455# riders that is easy to use and or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed declares as true any material LOS ANGELES SENTINEL administer, integrated with the 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section relevant systems and is cost- Professions Code). must be accompanied by the in the residence address of Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS effective for the agency. All Original Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new 07/02/2021. Professions code that the NAME STATEMENT qualified firms are invited to 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/21 The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false File No. 2021136084 submit proposals. The RFP is CNS-3498486# does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The following person(s) is accessible at: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to (are) doing business as: https://metrolinktrains.com/ Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars URBANVISIONARYGROUP, about/doing-business-with- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement at the end of five years from ($1,000)). 6709 LATIJERA BLVD. #126, metrolink/procurement- NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed S/ EDWIN STEWART, Owner LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 opportunities/ File No. 2021165136 or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County This statement was filed County of LOS ANGELES Electronic Proposal Submittals The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Registered owner(s): are due on September 9, (are) doing business as: TRACEY YVETTE JONES, 2021 at 2:00 PM Professions Code). does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on 8/5/21 MASTER CUTS BY ARNELL, Original Filing the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires 07/01/2021. 6709 LATIJERA BLVD. #126, 4063 SUTRO AVENUE, LOS LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 CNS-3498024# 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/21 Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ANGELES, CA 90008 County CNS-3497303# in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section This business is conducted by of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL an Individual another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The Southern California Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires The registrant(s) started doing ARNELL L MILTON, 4063 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business on N/A. Regional Rail Authority 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of at the end of five years from (SCRRA) is seeking bids for SUTRO AVENUE, LOS NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed I declare that all information ANGELES, CA 90008 File No. 2021157793 in this statement is true and LAUS Wires and Cables. Original Filing Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County The maximum dollar value This business is conducted by The following person(s) is 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who an Individual (are) doing business as: declares as true any material for the contract will be for a CNS-3493856# before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section total not-to-exceed amount of The registrant(s) started doing NETTIE’S COOKIES, 4073 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section business on N/A. 1/2 IRVING PLACE, CULVER 17913 of the Business and $1,300,000. Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Bid documents may be I declare that all information CITY, CA 90232 County of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES NAME STATEMENT registrant knows to be false obtained via download by Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section visiting SCRRA’s website at correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): File No. 2021149418 The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material ANNETTE LEBLANC, 4073 The following person(s) is punishable by a fine not to http://www.metrolinktrains. does not of itself authorize in the residence address of com/agency/page/title/doing matter pursuant to Section 1/2 IRVING PLACE, CULVER (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and CITY, CA 90232; State of PARK MESA HEIGHTS ($1,000)). business. Vendors must Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name register for no fee on the Professions code that the Incorporation: CA ENTERPRISES, 6701 6TH in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed S/ TRACEY YVETTE JONES, registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, Owner website in order to download another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective the documents. All bids must is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual CA 90043 County of LOS or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES with the County Clerk of be electronically submitted no 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement later than 2:00 p.m. (PST) on exceed one thousand dollars business on 04/2021. Registered owner(s): Professions Code). must be accompanied by the Los Angeles County on ($1,000)). I declare that all information APRIL SHANEE MAYFIELD, 06/17/2021. August 19, 2021. Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. For further information S/ ARNELL L MILTON, Owner in this statement is true and 6701 6TH AVENUE, LOS 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who ANGELES, CA 90043 Subdivision (a) of Section contact: Melissa Cousart, CNS-3493655# does not of itself authorize Contract and Compliance with the County Clerk of declares as true any material This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section an Individual Statement generally expires Administrator at 213.452.0207 Fictitious Business Name or email [email protected]. 07/22/2021. 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from 8/5/21 NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the business on 06/2021. NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed CNS-3497870# Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false I declare that all information File No. 2021151830 or common law (See Section in the office of the County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section Design/Build Opportunity at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material FIVE STAR Original Filing 17920, where it expires with LACCD the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section TRANSPORTATION, 1612 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 40 days after any change in the office of the County S/ ANNETTE LEBLANC, 17913 of the Business and N. ANZAC AVE., COMPTON, CNS-3491462# in the facts set forth in the For future bidding Clerk, except, as provided Owner Professions code that the CA 90222 County of LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section opportunities please in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed registrant knows to be false ANGELES 17913 other than a change register with the District’s 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of is guilty of a misdemeanor Mailing Address: P.O. BOX FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of Online Vendor Portal which 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on punishable by a fine not to 470323, LOS ANGELES, CA NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new can be accessed by visiting in the facts set forth in the 07/13/2021. exceed one thousand dollars 90047 File No. 2021149219 Fictitious Business Name the website www.build- statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is Statement must be filed laccd.org then clicking the 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section S/ APRIL SHANEE JACK B. ANDERSON, 1612 (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective PlanetBids link. in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name MAYFIELD, Owner N. ANZAC AVE., COMPTON, 1. CATALYST- January 1, 2014, the Fictitious a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires This statement was filed CA 90222 DISTRIBUTION, 2. Business Name Statement NOTICE IS HEREBY Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of This business is conducted by CATALYST CANNABIS- must be accompanied by the GIVEN that the Los Angeles Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Los Angeles County on an Individual DISTRIBUTION, 3. Affidavit of Identity form. Community College District before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County 07/01/2021. The registrant(s) started doing CATALYST DISTRIBUTION, The filing of this statement (“District”) invites Design Build January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with business on 09/2011. 4. CATALYST CANNABIS does not of itself authorize Entities to submit Statements Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information DISTRIBUTION, 5. the use in this state of a of Qualification (SOQ) for the must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and CATALYST CANNABIS Fictitious Business Name following procurement: Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who CO. DISTRIBUTION, 9032 in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from declares as true any material ARTESIA BLVD BLDG A, another under Federal, State, Request for Qualifications does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 or common law (See Section (RFQ) from Design Build the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and County of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and Entities for Los Angeles Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the Mailing Address: 6700 Professions Code). Pierce College, Academic in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY Original Filing West Building. another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor SUITE 201, Long Beach, CA 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 or common law (See Section Statement must be filed 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to 90803 CNS-3491452# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The Design and Construction 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): of a new LEED Silver Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). EEL HOLDINGS LLC, STATEMENT OF Certified Academic West Original Filing Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change S/ JACK B. ANDERSON, 6700 PACIFIC COAST Building approximately 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/21 must be accompanied by the in the residence address of Owner HIGHWAY SUITE 201, LONG ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS 30,000 GSF and associated CNS-3498481# Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new This statement was filed BEACH, CA 90803; State of site improvements. The new LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Incorporation: CA BUSINESS NAME File No. 2021 143959 building with a Mediterranean does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed Los Angeles County on This business is conducted by style aesthetic will be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective 07/06/2021. a limited liability company Current File No.: 2018147795 NAME STATEMENT Date Filed: June 15, 2018 home to campus General Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant(s) started doing Education Classrooms, File No. 2021159494 in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section business on 06/2021. Hidden Heaven Recovery The following person(s) is Resort, 9461 Charleville Architecture, Media Arts, another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information Multi-Media, Philosophy/ (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires in this statement is true and Blvd #706, Beverly Hills, CA K&E’S CONSULTING, 90212 Sociology, and Art Gallery. 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who The building contains the Art 2921 W. 83RD STREET, Professions Code). does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed declares as true any material Registered Owner(s): Inglewood, CA 90305 County Jana Wohlfromm, 6040 Calvin Gallery, four classrooms, two Original Filing the use in this state of a in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section Architecture labs, Fabrication of LOS ANGELES 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/21 Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356; Registered owner(s): CA lab, Multimedia computer CNS-3497101# in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the lab, Media Arts computer TOMITA KENYATTA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false April Nicholson, 19149 GLOVER, 2921 W. 83RD Malden Street, Northridge, CA lab, Soundstage, Roundup, or common law (See Section 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor Radio Station; departmental STREET, INGLEWOOD, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to 91324; CA 90305 NAME STATEMENT Business was conducted by: a offices; meeting rooms; Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars and support spaces. Site LUCILLE TRUNNELL, File No. 2021155299 Original Filing 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). Joint Venture. 2921 W. 83RD STREET, The following person(s) is I declare that all information improvements will include 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 in the residence address of EEL HOLDINGS LLC fire and emergency access, INGLEWOOD, CA 90305; (are) doing business as: CNS-3493849# a registered owner. A new S/ ELLIOT LEWIS, Managing in this statement is true and State of Incorporation: CA MY NAEBORHOOD, 10022 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL correct. (A registrant who site lighting, site security, Fictitious Business Name Member accessible path of travel from This business is conducted by FLOWER STREET #5, Statement must be filed This statement was filed declares as true information a General Partnership BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS which he or she knows to be the nearest public transit stop before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of and accessible parking to the The registrant(s) started doing County of LOS ANGELES NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on false is guilty of a crime.) business on 06/2021. Registered owner(s): File No. 2021149898 S/ Jana Wohlfromm, Owner building, landscaping, and Business Name Statement 07/01/2021. irrigation. I declare that all information QUINAE MONIQUE AUSTIN, The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with Real Estate Holiday Rentals in this statement is true and 10022 FLOWER STREET #5, (are) doing business as: Booking Worldwide LLC Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section How the Procurement correct. (A registrant who BELLFLOWER, CA 90706; A & M TOW SERVICE, 859 The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed declares as true any material State of Incorporation: CA N LA BREA, Los Angeles, with the County Clerk of Los Process for this Project will does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires take place: matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by CA 90038 County of LOS the use in this state of a at the end of five years from Angeles County on June 25, 17913 of the Business and an Individual ANGELES 2021. Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 This procurement process Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing Articles of Incorporation or in violation of the rights of in the office of the County registrant knows to be false business on 11/2019. Organization Number: LLC/AI CNS-3490608# will take place in two steps: another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Step 1 is the instant Request is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information No 2442252 or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): for Qualifications process 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires (“RFQ”); to be followed by exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who A.M.SPEED AUTO CENTER Professions Code). 40 days after any change ($1,000)). declares as true any material INC, 859 N LA BREA, LOS Step 2, a Request for Proposal Original Filing in the facts set forth in the process to pre-qualified firms S/ TOMITA KENYATTA matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90038; State 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 statement pursuant to Section GOVERNMENT GLOVER, Partner 17913 of the Business and of Incorporation: CA (“RFP”). Upon receipt and CNS-3493648# 17913 other than a change evaluation of the Statements This statement was filed Professions code that the This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false a Corporation of Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) a registered owner. A new submitted in response to Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES COUNTY 07/15/2021. punishable by a fine not to business on N/A. NAME STATEMENT this RFQ, the SOQ’s will Statement must be filed METROPOLITAN be scored, evaluated and NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information File No. 2021157077 before the expiration. Effective TRANSPORTATION Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). in this statement is true and The following person(s) is ranked with the District January 1, 2014, the Fictitious AUTHORITY (LACMTA) selecting three pre-qualified 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ QUINAE MONIQUE correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement Statement generally expires AUSTIN, Owner declares as true any material RAE’S DINER, 2106 W 97TH Applicant firms, designated must be accompanied by the as “Finalists”, to receive the at the end of five years from This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section STREET, LOS ANGELES, Affidavit of Identity form. INVITATION FOR BID the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and CA 90047 County of LOS RFP. The Finalists’ proposals The filing of this statement (including cost component) in the office of the County Los Angeles County on Professions code that the ANGELES does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided 07/09/2021. registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): submitted in response to the use in this state of a LACMTA will receive Bids/ the RFP will then be scored, in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor DANA RAE JACKSON, 2106 Fictitious Business Name Proposals for C77307C1210 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to W 97TH STREET, LOS evaluated, and a successful in violation of the rights of - Rosecrans/Marquardt Design Build Entity (“DBE”) 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 90047; State another under Federal, State, Grade Separation Project in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires ($1,000)). of Incorporation: CA will be identified for award of or common law (See Section at the 9th Floor Receptionist a Design Build Contract using statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from A.M.SPEED AUTO CENTER This business is conducted by 14411 et seq., Business and Desk, Vendor/Contract 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed INC an Individual a “Best Value” (qualitative) Professions Code). Management Department, method of selection. in the residence address of in the office of the County S/ MKRTICH DISHIGRIKYAN, The registrant(s) started doing Original Filing One Gateway Plaza, Los a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided President business on 06/2021. 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 Angeles, CA 90012. Bids can Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed I declare that all information CNS-3491459# also be submitted through All Statement of Qualifications Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL email at [email protected]. before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who (SOQ) must be uploaded to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 07/02/2021. declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the Online Vendor Portal per Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT instructions contained in the Los Angeles County RFQ. must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and File No. 2021135417 Metropolitan Transportation Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the The following person(s) is Authority (Metro) has The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: established a contracting RFQ Documents, including does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor GOODEKIND, 727 W 7TH opportunity to grade separate the use in this state of a Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to ST #1024, LOS ANGELES, instructions to Applicants, will Rosecrans Avenue and be available to Applicants no Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars CA 90017 County of LOS Marquardt Avenue from the in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). ANGELES later than July30, 2021, at the BNSF Railway tracks by Online Vendor Portal. another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ DANA RAE JACKSON, Registered owner(s): re-aligning and elevating or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Owner KAYLA CROFT, 727 W 7TH Rosecrans Avenue over the 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change This statement was filed ST #1024, LOS ANGELES, BNSF tracks as outlined in Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of CA 90017 The Non-Mandatory Pre the Statement of Work. The SOQ Meeting will be held on Original Filing does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on JON CADERAO, 5535 resultant Contract, if awarded, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/21 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change 07/12/2021. MCCOMMAS BLVD, August 18th, 2021, 10:00AM. CNS-3497312# will be federally funded and is Details regarding the virtual Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with DALLAS, TX 75206 subject to fiscal year funding. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section This business is conducted by non-mandaroty Pre SOQ The estimated Contract value Meeting can be found on the another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name a General Partnership is $70M to $75M. A California FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed Statement generally expires The registrant(s) started doing PlanetBids information tab. NAME STATEMENT State Contractor’s License All questions shall be directed 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from business on 04/2019. Classification A is required File No. 2021159492 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed I declare that all information through the Online Vendor The following person(s) is of the prime bidder. All Portal. Original Filing Business Name Statement in the office of the County in this statement is true and subcontractors must possess (are) doing business as: 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/21 must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who 8/5/21 EYES ON YOU BOUTIQUE, CNS-3496312# the appropriate licenses for CNS-3497702# Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material each specialty subcontracted. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 2921 W. 83RD STREET, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section Inglewood, CA 90305 County does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the REGIONAL RAIL Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false A virtual Pre-Bid conference TOMITA KENYATTA File No. 2021147423 will be held on Wednesday, AUTHORITY in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor RFP No. SP564-22 TIME GLOVER, 2921 W. 83RD The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to August 18, 2021, 2:00 p.m. STREET, INGLEWOOD, CA (are) doing business as: through Microsoft Teams AND ATTENDANCE or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars SYSTEM 90305 BLACK MYSTIK CO, 334 S 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). using the conference ID This business is conducted by MAIN STREET APT 9406, 890057381#. The Southern California Professions Code). Statement must be filed S/ JON CADERAO, Partner Regional Rail Authority’ an Individual LOS ANGELES, CA 90013 Original Filing before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing County of LOS ANGELES s (Authority) (IDTS) The 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of Integrated Digital and business on 06/2021. Registered owner(s): CNS-3493716# Business Name Statement Los Angeles County on All Bids must be submitted I declare that all information TOSHA RIEA LEWIS, 334 S LOS ANGELES SENTINEL to LACMTA, and be filed at Technology Services seeks must be accompanied by the 06/17/2021. to replace the current in this statement is true and MAIN STREET APT 9406, Affidavit of Identity form. NOTICE-In accordance with the reception desk, 9th floor, correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES, CA 90013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS V/CM Department, on or Time and Attendance entry The filing of this statement Subdivision (a) of Section system (Empower) with a declares as true any material This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize 17920, a Fictitious Name before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time matter pursuant to Section an Individual File No. 2021150877 on Wednesday, September state-of-the-art (Software the use in this state of a Statement generally expires as a Service) SaaS cloud 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from 8, 2021, at which time bids Professions code that the business on 06/2021. (are) doing business as: will be opened and publicly solution. All qualified firms are in violation of the rights of the date on which it was filed invited to submit proposals. registrant knows to be false I declare that all information 1. MOIRO KONCHELLAH another under Federal, State, in the office of the County read. Bids received after the is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and MUSIC, 2. 1866 FM, 4843 above date and time may The RFP is accessible at: or common law (See Section Clerk, except, as provided https://metrolinktrains.com/ punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who COLISEUM STREET APT. 14411 et seq., Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section be rejected and returned exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material 1, Los Angeles, CA 90016 unopened. Each Bid must be about/doing-business-with- Professions Code). 17920, where it expires metrolink/procurement- ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES Original Filing 40 days after any change sealed and marked Bid No. S/ TOMITA KENYATTA 17913 of the Business and Mailing Address: 4843 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/21 C77307C1210. opportunities/ in the facts set forth in the Electronic Proposal GLOVER, Owner Professions code that the COLISEUM STREET APT. 1, CNS-3493636# statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed registrant knows to be false Los Angeles, CA 90016 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Submittals are due on August 17913 other than a change 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM with the County Clerk of is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): in the residence address of For a copy of the Proposal/ Los Angeles County on punishable by a fine not to MOIRO KONCHELLAH, 4843 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Bid specification visit our 8/5/21 a registered owner. A new CNS-3496976# 07/15/2021. exceed one thousand dollars COLISEUM STREET APT. 1, NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Solicitation Page on our LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). LOS ANGELES, CA 90016 File No. 2021149530 Statement must be filed Vendor Portal at https:// Subdivision (a) of Section S/ TOSHA RIEA LEWIS, This business is conducted by The following person(s) is business.metro.net or for THURSDAY,A-6 LOS AUGUST ANGELES 5, 2021 SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY LA SENTINEL.NET C-69, 2014

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{continued from Pg. C-2} the healing of the demoniac cut himself with stones. OUT OF THIS MAN, YOU the spirit of Jim Crow wants just as they are driven over meaned African Americans {Matthew 8:28-34; Mark When Jesus came His pres- EVIL SPIRIT!” The demon more time. “Don’t torture the cliff. Let us all pray and by performing jokes and 5:1-20 and Luke 8:26-39}. ence made a pronounced essentially asks Jeus, What me before my appointed drive these evils from our songs in a stereotypical He was in or near the por- change in the demoniac. do you want with me? Why time.” They know judgment country, (USA is not a rac- dialect. Rice’s minstrel act tion of the lake in Gadarene He was healed. Some of the have you come and inter- waits for them. Jim Crow’s ist country. It is founded proved a massive hit and territory. Matthew calls it Jim Crow laws have been rupted my life? What’s your time is up! His spirit is on Christian Values. We later took it on tour around Gadara. Luke outlines the denounced. Some are dy- business with me? Demons hanging on the gallows. Jim must speak this.) Drive the the United States and Great vicinity going to the Gen- ing and being hung on the know who belong to Jesus. Crow is defeated. No lon- spirit from our homes, our Britain. The show’s popu- tiles. That means that the gallows. If they have not al- Just as Jesus says, “My ger can Jim Crow frighten, cities, states, towns, our larity spread. “Jim Crow” Gospel is spreading and of ready, they should be erased sheep know my voice.” intimidate and torture. Be schools where our children became a derogatory term course that leads to some from the law books except (John 10) The message alert. Jim Crow isn’t just can learn and develop ca- for Black people. The Jim resentment in the process. for historical purposes. hasn’t changed. The mes- limited to African Ameri- reers) Thanks for reading! Crow system and it’s name Jesus attests to some believ- Jim Crow laws, the sys- sage of power and authority cans now. No, don’t mis- Jeanette Grattan Parker, and popularity as a fictional ing and as always some not tem cannot survive. They from Jesus to His commit- understand. The Jim Crow Founder-Superintendent character eventually died believing. Regardless of the are already pronounced ted followers. The demons spirit will torture ANYONE Today’s Fresh Start Charter out, but the phrase took on technicalities, two demon “dead.” “Jim Crow” is a (Legion, for they are many of any culture. It is a spirit School 323-293-9826 www. a revived life and morphed possessed men met Jesus. spirit just as the demoni- estimated to be 6,000) knew of “hate.” Jesus drove out todaysfreshstart.org; Ask- in the late 19th century, The demoniac who is the acs were possessed, Jim not to even consider they the demons to save the life drjeanette® www.askdrjea- finding new life as a blan- speaker runs up to Jesus Crow is possessed and it’s had power over Jesus. They of one man. As the scrip- netteparker.com Askdrjea- ket term for a wave of anti- and throws himself at Jesus’ time is limited. Remember knew they were condemned tures say, “How much more nette.successontheway@ Black laws laid down after feet. He is naked, socially the demoniac, who was the and their time was short. are we worth than the birds gmail.com “Inquiring Reconstruction. Some of isolated; lives in the tombs, talk and terror of the town? That’s why they trembled of the air, the sparrows, the minds want to know.”© All the most common laws in- had unnormal strength, but He saw Jesus at a distance. and shivered. They asked lilies which are clothed in rights reserved. Ask Dr. cluded restrictions on vot- as demons do, he knew of He ran, fell on his knees, to be sent into the swine es- more glorious attire than Jeanette Parker® The Holy ing rights. Let’s move to Son of God the Most High shouted in a loud voice, timated at 2,000. Possibly Solomon. Jesus loves each Bible; (History.com writer even more serious conse- God. He broke chains and “Jesus Son of the Most there were three demons of us. He wants all to be references Evan Andrews & quences to derogatory ac- the irons on his feet. No one High God? I beg you that for each swine? They were saved. We are urged to pray Alexis Clark) The Chrono- tivities. was strong enough to sub- you won’t torture me {be- afraid of being sent into the away these evil spirits to logical Life of Christ Vol- Jim Crow reminds me of due him nor could anyone fore the appointed time}. Abyss. They want more the Abyss. Drown them ume 1 Mark Moore pp. 258- the encounter Jesus had with pass that way. He would JESUS SAID, “COME time. Matthew 8:29 just as like the swine. Kill them 261)

it comes to social issues According to Medi- to achieve psychological be afraid to tell someone. plaguing our country and cal News Today, mental resilience. If you know someone that these two sheroes have tak- health refers to cognitive, Situations such as stress, struggles have the courage en a stand, to say no athletic behavioral, and emotional depression, and anxiety can to be their ally and help {continued from Pg. C-2} must not lose the decision event will take precedence well-being. It is all about all affect mental health and them get the help they need. to take responsibility for over my mental health. The how people think, feel, disrupt a person’s routine. There is no need for any of ing events and have been their mental health. fact that these two women and behave. People some- What cost are you will- us to suffer in silence. found guilty in the court of The topic of mental came forward to share their times use the term “mental ing to pay for your peace public opinion of letting us health is difficult to discuss current situations helps oth- health” to mean the absence of mind? How can we help Healing Without Hate: down. These two wonder- for most people but excep- ers that may feel scared or of a mental disorder One’s end the stigma of mental It’s a choice. It’s a lifestyle. fully gifted athletes do not tionally difficult for high- embarrassed to tell their mental health can affect health and help those that Pass it on. owe anyone anything, es- profile athletes that have truth. By sharing their daily living, relationships, suffer to have the confi- pecially at the cost of their the eyes of the entire world voices, a shift is occurring and physical health. Look- dence to come forward to Visit www.WendyGlad- lives. Because of the pro- clocking their every move. at this very moment in the ing after mental health can get the help they need? ney.com and www.forgiv- lific power and influence of These two women have mental health industry. The preserve a person’s ability One way is to start being ingforliving.org to learn social media they may have shown remarkable courage stigma of mental health has to enjoy life. Doing this in- honest regarding our own more. Wendy is a life strate- lost control of the narrative in making the decision not not disappeared, but it is be- volves reaching a balance situations. If we feel we are gist, coach, consultant, au- surrounding their decisions to compete. Too many ath- coming more acceptable to between life activities, re- suffering or struggling with thor, and speaker. not to compete, but they letes have taken a seat when openly talk about. sponsibilities, and efforts mental health issues do not

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BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL of the town that pushes her appearing on TNT’s “ Mur- so I think she doesn't even you delivered in season one African American. Contributing Writer to rise about the mounting der in the First,” HBO’s realize that there is an —- “I don’t like when they AS: Hilde does not challenges. “Insecure,” and finally a opportunity for her to have pat me on the head either.” understand what Trip I Aziza Scott is holding it There is always cause to recurring role on Freeform’s any type of power but she On the surface, it might going through as a woman down in season two of loves to serve and to protect. sound like a simple line, but of color and being in such Apple TV+ series “HOME She becomes Hilde’s side- this was crafted by gifted a position and I think that’s BEFORE DARK” as the kick, so I think that she’s a writers who helped set the one of the big reasons that newly promoted Sheriff in person that is brave and tone for the viewer. In my they have that conflict in a small town full of secrets. bold. opinion, this speaks to the season two. She’s a Black The family mystery series LAS: Yes, Trip is brave quality of the writers inside woman in charge with very delivers new episodes and bold for sure. the writers’ room. little support around me every Friday on the stream- AS: We saw this in sea- AS: Yes. You are right. and I am doing the best ing platform. son one [Apple TV+ series “HOME BEFORE ‘HOME BEFORE DARK’] DARK” follows the young because she helped solve the investigative journalist first mystery with Hilde. Hilde Lysiak (Brooklynn When she says the line ‘I Prince) who jumped into a Aziza Scott don’t like when they pat me rabbit hole of mysteries after on the head either’ she re-locating to her fathers’ thinks that maybe [in the hometown with her family. past] they have sent her on In season two, the series small jobs. Like she never begins with a mysterious gets the opportunity to real- explosion that hits a local ly solve crimes and get out farm, followed by hundreds there to serve and protect. of dead birds dropping AS: In season two when from the sky and fish dying Tripp gets this big promo- L-R: Aziza Scott and Brooklynn Prince (obscured) in “Home in the local lake. To get to tion, it’s super exciting and Before Dark,” now streaming on Apple TV+. PHOTO BY WES KLAIN the bottom of the twisted clues Sheriff Trip (Aziza celebrate when an African- “The Fosters.” that I can. Scott) steps to the side of American woman is work- During a Zoom inter- LAS: You are so blessed truth and is torn with how ing in her chose profession view, what struck me most to be on a show that’s to help the young investiga- and for Scott, who was born about Aziza Scott was her streaming on Apple TV+. tive reporter, Hilde. in the bayous of New listening skills. The charm The creative teams come “I don’t like when they Orleans Louisiana, and aside, she is a tremendous with their A-game. pat me on the head either,” a raised in Houston TX, act- listener. AS: You are correct and then Deputy Trip (Aziza ing was always her dream. Here is what Aziza Scott our writers [Apple TV+ Scott ) tells Hilde, in season After receiving a bachelor’s had to share about playing series ‘HOME BEFORE one. And she speaks from degree in Fine Arts at Prairie Sheriff Trip on Apple TV+ DARK’] is so great. What I the truth as she’s surrounded View A&M University she series “HOME BEFORE love is that they gave me by a staff that doesn’t relocated to Los Angeles DARK” — new every Friday L-R: Aziza Scott and Scott Lawrence in “Home Before some insight as to the direc- on the streaming platform. Dark,” now streaming on Apple TV+. tion of my character. I LOS ANGELES SEN- appreciate that. They value TINEL: There are major I think she’s thrilled but She’s an underdog just like my opinion and I realize that changes in season two of she’s not aware, right away, Hilde. They start to push I’m lucky in this way. ‘HOME BEFORE DARK.’ how unfair the world is to a against the system right LAS: Yes, Aziza Scott I Your character seems to be woman in power. She away. Representation is agree that you are lucky but front-and-center. What can learns very quickly, day everything and to have a you also are an excellent lis- you share about where one, realizing early on that show where it’s centered tener, and even in this very that’s going? her relationship with Hilde around a young investiga- brief exchange, I can tell AZIZA SCOTT: In is going to be forever differ- tive reporter, this eight-year- that you care about the qual- season one [Trip] is the ent. She pulls away and that old journalist, girls that age ity of your work. So, I’m not Deputy and in season two, transition of power and are usually told to go and surprised that the writers Aziza Scott in “Home Before Dark,” now streaming on she’s the Sheriff. there are casualties in her play with Barbie dolls. showed you that respect. LAS: LAS: AS: Apple TV+. Yes, it was an relationship and unfortu- What I love Thank you. unexpected, but happy sur- nately, her relationship with about the girls' character is https://tv.apple.com/us/s respect her authority but it’s with big dreams. Her per- prise. Hilde is one of them. that her generation didn’t how/home-before- her determination and sin- sistence paid off and she AS: (laughing) She’s LAS: I am going to go blink that the woman in dark/umc.cmc.5yqy2wv4w cere devotion to the people landed many roles including accepting her position and back to that simple line that power, your character, is 7l0v4x5mn3le8l1y. ‘Zola’ — It Started as a Twitter Rant and Now, It’s Poised to Take the Award Season BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL storm, a chain of 148 mes- boyfriend, just for a couple of ing of how to build charac- The acting is pitch-per- Now, to the central theme Contributing Writer sages byA’Ziah “Zola” Wells days, go down to Tampa, to ters and tension. These fect and Riley Keough as of “Zola” — what is this (now, King) that appeared on make some money dancing. women/girls know how to Stefani, whose childish fas- dynamic, pulsating film real- “Zola” by director Jan- Twitter (Oct. 27, 2015) in But the plan unravels, and her perform for their clientele, cination with her version of ly about? Is it that sex is bad? icza Bravo should serve as which King shared the story drive for finances moves to a and each other but some- street life, keeps the film Is it about how money inspiration for adventurous of what was happening to her drive to survive. The film’s where they all have missed moving at an interesting, destroys all friendships? Or is storytellers who are not afraid like she was in a confession- director and co-writer, Jan- the wolves in their world, never dull, pace. it about all of those things to let it all hang out, judgment al, often screaming her frus- icza Bravo (“Lemon”) infuse thinking that they were harm- Taylour Paige, as Zola, is hawking back to one of the be damned. What started as a less puppies or loyal dogs. that modern warrior, tired but Bible’s biggest times, that the Twitter rant about the erotic Their bodies are beauti- still resourceful, understand- wages of sin is death? underworld caught the heat ful and displayed for opti- ing how to use everything she Or, is it an understand- and went viral because it’s a mum impact but there is has, as a weapon. As an ing that for many people, true story, and because the something dead in their eyes African American woman, maybe the people close to truth is always more exciting like they’ve locked their she’s been schooled in a very you, hidden and unaware, than fiction, audiences souls away for safekeeping, different way than the White this is the only way, finan- pushed into the world filled with no one knowing the girl, who could never really cially, that they can stay with violence and sex. Mind combination to unlock that be close to her. Nicholas afloat? Or maybe, Zola is you. This is not made up, it’s precious object. Braun (Stefani’s boyfriend) you or me? The film runs an uncomfortable picture of Much like their lives, plays stupid with surprising barely 82 minutes that’s women who work in the sex everything goes fast. Zola grace and, Colman Domingo enough time for you to pon- industry and much like the and Stefani go for that ride (X), dripping with hate and der this, inside your head. personality types that work tration in all-caps with the “Zola” with the kind of psy- down to Florida in a Jeep perpetually manipulative Director: Janicza Bravo. in this trade, the filmmaking truth of her life, filled with chotic excitement that’s Cherokee driven by X (Col- gives a chilling performance Screenplay: Bravo, Jeremy is pure bravura. her desperation and fury. associated with vintage man Domingo), their jour- as a modern pimp. O. Harris, based on the tweets “Zola” screened in 2020 The film version pre- Martin Scorsese but with a ney begins full of braggado- Since “Zola” is based on by A'Ziah-Monae “Zola” at the Sundance Film Festival serves and pushed the crazed modern, feminist touch. cio but it is shaded (if you a true story, the look inside King and the article “Zola and was picked up by a dis- reality of a life that most of Zola is enticed into mak- know where to look) with the sex industry is rare. Here Tells All: The Real Story tributor, A24 and opened, in us will never encounter, ing the trip by Stefani (Riley bad vibrations. In a hotel we are, witness, to the fragili- Behind the Greatest Stripper theaters, June 30. Although pushing into King’s life as an Keough) and the first time we room Stefani is ordered to ty of being human, with char- Saga Ever Tweeted.” Starring it’s not been talked about yet exotic dancer carrying the see this duo, they are apply- turn tricks, and Zola — who acters who have found ways Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, for the award season that viewer along her nail-biting ing their makeup, staring into refuses — realizes an oppor- to be “ok” with their life Nelcie Souffrant, Nasir could change with choosing life working around very paneled mirrors, with harp tunity. No spoiler alerts here choices. The power dynamic Rahim , Amelia Rose Mon- the right public relations team sleazy folks. music swelling around them. but as a suggestion to look explored is interesting, and teagudo, Ari’el Stac. who would naturally return to One of the film's secret Naturally, the “calm before close at the showdown it’s fascinating how numb- "Zola" now playing. the story origin. The movie is weapons is actress Taylour the storm” is perfectly set, a inside Dion’s (Jason ness becomes a necessary https://www.youtube.com/w centered around a tweet- Paige, who wants to leave her nod to Bravo’s understand- Mitchell) apartment. coping technique. atch?v=24KbaKlCDDI THURSDAY,AUGUST 5, 2021 www.lasentinel.net D-2 Student Athlete of the Week: Qwuantrezz Knight BY AMANDA SCURLOCK “I have back-to-back he studies the philosophies As a leader on the team, His best performance was come out and perform, Sports Writer semester 4.0 [GPA],” of his favorite coaches. he wants to perform at a in their 38-43 loss to USC, that’s the only way that high level in the classroom he made a season high of we’re going to have that big Redshirt senior defen- as well as on the gridiron. nine total tackles and year that we want to have.” sive back Qwuantrezz Being around students that secured two hits for a loss Along with being on the Knight is a leader of the want to excel in their class- of eight yards. Another Bruins secondary, Knight Bruins’ defensive second- es has also pushed him to be highlight was his 20-yard has done work as a return ary. His efforts helped the in great academic standing. fumble recovery against specialist. When UCLA lost Bruins to hold their oppo- He noted how the academ- Oregon. In their 34-10 win to Oregon 35-38, Knight nents to 30.71 points per ics at UCLA is a good sell- over California, Knight committed a 20-yard kick game. Knight transferred to ing point to tell prep executed a sack with an return. For this season, the UCLA from Kent State, the prospects. eight-yard loss. Bruins are working as hard 2020 season was his first “If you want to be The Bruins finished the on special teams as they are season with the Bruins. around a whole bunch of 2020 season with a 3-4 on offense and defense, Last year, Knight came guys that is really gonna overall record. Coaches, according to Knight. in third on the team in tack- AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL push you to be in a great players, and even teachers “If it’s getting an extra les with 40 hits. He also Senior defensive back Qwuantrezz Knight is on the Athlet- program, not only the pro- expect a big season out of kicks in, catching punts made 4.5 tackles for loss, ic Director’s Honor Roll in Winter 2021. gram but the academic side the Bruins. Knight has told from (kicker Luke Akers), making him fifth on the of things, that’s huge,” his teammates to put their anything like that just to get team in that category. Along Knight said. “Me being a “Studying coaches like Knight said. “At this place, best foot forward for each us better on the special with competing hard on the leader on the team as far as my head coach Chip Kelly, we have many resources, game and elevate their teams side of the ball,” he field, Knight has worked football, it’d be bad on me if John Wooden,” he said. many things that is going to game. said. “I know we really hard academically. He was I’m not performing at a high “[How] I attack school and take you far in life.” “This team is going to haven’t been very dominant named on the Athletic level in the class as well.” football is ‘how you do any- Knight started in all go how far the secondary at that, so we’re definitely Director’s Honor Roll for Knight is an education thing is how you do every- seven games the Bruins takes us,” he said. “I tell the trying to take that upscale Winter 2021. major; in his favorite class, thing.’” competed in last season. guys every day we have to this year.” USC is Looking to Build on Winning Season BY AMANDA SCURLOCK that are put on the Trojans After suffering an arm team to helping them Sports Writer could cause people to focus injury during the USC ver- improve during the offsea- on bowl games over in-sea- sus Washington State Uni- son. The staff helped Lon- After demanding Gover- son matchups. However, he versity game, junior quarter- don be a faster and stronger nor Gavin Newsom to allow stayed present while endur- back, Kedon Slovis took the wide out. Slovis noted how them to compete, the USC ing health and safety proto- offseason to evaluate his the strength and condition- Trojans dominated their cols and preparing for games. arm and build confidence. ing squad upped the game of unprecedented season in “That mentality is some- “At the second half of the entire team. the spring, I said I can’t try “Everything they do is to be protective of my arm functionally based, you’ll and my shoulder, my elbow, feel very sorely, but you or whatever is going on,” never feel stiff, you always Slovis said. “At some point feel mobile and loose,” Slo- you to say ‘here’s what it is vis said. “They do a great that happened, you’re job to cut down body fat a COURTESY OF THE PAC-12 CONFERENCE cleared now, you’re good’ lot, I think a lot of guys have USC Football head coach Clay Helton and you have to rip the band saw a similar slimmed down aid off.” but more muscular version tored London. He inquired noted how he saw the For junior wide receiver, of themselves.” about how they handled improvement of the defense Drake London, this is the London led the Trojans leading the wide receivers during those six games and first time in his life that he is last season with 502 recep- and how they overcame hopes they build off it this concentrating solely on foot- tion yards, scoring three obstacles. season. ball. In previous years, he touchdowns. He and Slovis “I’m just implementing “It’s so imperative that AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL has competed for both USC have been working on their that right now and using your defense systems are USC junior quarterback, Kedon Slovis (left) poses with jun- football and men’s basket- routes and getting their tim- what they gave me,” Lon- now multiple, especially ior wide receiver, Drake London. ball. ings down. London has been don said. “Just using that against these spread passing “Basketball has helped improving on all aspects of and trying to keep that offenses,” Helton said. “It’s 2020. After going undefeat- thing that really hit home to me tremendously with my his game, including his brotherhood that’s in that so important to be able to ed in their five-game season, me,” Helton said. “Probably game,” London said. “Jump route running, since spring wide receiver corps.” have those nickel and dime they fell short 24-31 to the one of the better learning balls, spacing and just little ball. He also relies on the Defensive coordinator packages to be able to slow Oregon Ducks. experiences that I’ve had as things like that helped my tutelage of his former team- and linebackers coach Todd down passing attacks.” A positive take away for a coach … that was definite- football game a lot.” mates to improve. Orlando introduced nickel USC will host San head coach Clay Helton last ly a silver lining for me, how Slovis and London gave Former Trojans like and dime packages that Diego State during their sea- season was staying in the important it is to be in the credit to the program’s Indianapolis Colts wideout helped the team excel during son opener on September 4 moment. The expectations moment as a coach.” strength and conditioning Michael Pittman, Jr men- the 2020 season. Helton at 2:00P.M. Biles Returns to Olympic Competition, Wins Bronze on Beam BY WILL GRAVES A week ago, her internal Afterward, she chatted turbulent eight days that scenes that we’re also trying right now,” she said. Associated Press wires got crossed when she with IOC President Thomas shifted the focus from the to juggle with as well, on There was no phone in hopped on uneven bars dur- Bach, then wiped away Tokyo Games to the mental top of sports.” sight when she appeared on Simone Biles isn’t ing practice. Suddenly, she tears after accepting her health of the athletes who Biles thought she had it the floor in a red, white and going home with a fistful of couldn’t spin. She could seventh Olympic medal, compete under the rings. under control. Then the blue leotard with nearly gold medals. A mental barely move. She still does- tied with Shannon Miller “We’re not just enter- Americans finished a surpris- 5,000 crystals stitched on. If block — one brought on by n’t quite know why. And if for the most by an American tainment, we’re humans,” ing second to the Russian she was nervous, it hardly exhaustion or stress or she’s being honest, the wires gymnast. A wave of relief Biles said. “And there are team in qualifying. She showed. She warmed up something the American still aren’t reconnected. washed over her following a things going on behind the sensed the weight of the and then sat on the floor gymnastics star still can’t She’s not sure when they world on her shoulders. Dur- next to teammate and newly quite grasp — that forced will be. ing the first vault rotation in minted all-around champi- her to pull out of four “It was something that the team final, the weight on Sunisa Lee to watch Olympic finals saw to that. was so out of my control,” became too much. Shaken, highlights from other sports Yet standing on the Biles said. “But the outcome she took herself out of the on a large video board. podium Tuesday, a bronze I had, at end of the day, my final three events and Her routine was steady, medal hanging around her mental and physical health is watched as her teammates seemingly immune to the neck and tears in her eyes, better than any medal. So I held on for silver. whir of dozens of cameras the 24-year-old Biles may couldn’t be mad.” The decision made her a capturing her every move. have claimed something far Biles and coach Cecile touchstone of sorts. Yes, She made a small hop after more valuable: a piece of Landi adjusted her balance there was a lot of support. landing her double-pike, then herself back. beam routine to ease her She felt “embarrassed” when saluted the stands. One last From the “twisties” that anxiety, switching out a dis- a trip through the Olympic bow, perhaps, in a career that have haunted her for a mount that required her to Village included a steady includes 32 major interna- week. From the endless twist for one with two sim- stream of people coming up tional medals and a spot atop speculation about her state pler backflips instead, a skill to tell her how much she her sport. of mind. From the hype she hadn’t done in competi- meant to them. There was a It’s far too soon to think machine — one, admitted- tion in 12 years, half a life- lot of hate, too, one of the about Paris. ly, she fed into at times — time ago. Even with the reasons she moved her Twit- “I just need to process that set expectations so high degree of difficulty lowered, AP PHOTO/NATACHA PISARENKO ter app to the back of her this Olympics first,” she said. coming to Tokyo nothing she earned a 14.000, good U.S. gymnast Simone Biles poses with her bronze medal phone, hopefully tamping While she hasn’t official- short of the impossible enough for third behind Chi- for the artistic gymnastics women's balance beam appa- down the temptation to ly announced her retirement would have been enough. nese teammates Guan ratus at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, search her mentions. {See SIMONE BILES It all became too much. Chenchen and Tang Xijing. 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. “It’s not good for me on D-3} D-3 LASENTINEL.NET SPORTS THURSDAY,AUGUST 5, 2021 NNPA Black Press Feature: Motorsports in America: Do Black Lives Still Matter in Motorsports? NNPA NEWSWIRE businessman Greg Calhoun prominent White business- independently of the D4D before being replaced by man, began funding Darrell program to continue Chase’s The NNPA is the global Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Wallace, Jr’s racing career career, they would be bound media partner for the Magic’s stint with in junior racing categories, to state that Chase was a African Renaissance and NASCAR was short-lived in top-notch equipment, for member of NASCAR’s Diaspora Network (ARDN), because of conflicting ide- him to continue and suc- D4D program. an advocacy and marketing ologies regarding diversity ceed. NNPA: That does not partner of the United activations. NNPA: So it boils down seem like a bad situation, Nations. Presently Max Siegel, to money, more so than tal- though? Last year in the wake of the CEO of United States ent? Chris Miles: Yes, in George Floyd’s death, and Track & Field and founder Chris Miles: Oh, for theory. the civil unrest that ensued, of Rev Racing, and his wife sure, money is always the At the time the D4D pro- civil rights organizations, Jennifer, a pediatric dentist differentiator. Case and gram was initiated, there business entities, and sports in Indiana, has been leading point, five years before Dar- were so many unanswered organizations came out in NASCAR’s D4D program rell Wallace, Jr. starting as a questions about the program full force to support abolish- from afar due to their day- D4D candidate, a 14-year- and all it entailed, so I ing racial injustices, racism, to-day jobs. old Black driver from Eudo- understood perfectly the and police brutality. With NASCAR allow- ra, Kansas named Chase Austin’s reluctance to get At that time, the NNPA ing the Siegel’s to have Austin signed a driver involved with the D4D pro- had an opportunity to inter- other full-time jobs to focus development contract with gram back then because view Chris Miles, Global on, just showcases the D4D NASCAR powerhouse team they did not want to jeopard- Motorsport MarketingAdvi- FILE PHOTO program as “intentional” at owner Rick Hendrick of ize their integrity and credi- sor, Diversity & Inclusion Chris Miles, Global Motorsport Marketing Advisor, Diver- best. Hendrick Motorsports on bility they had worked so sity & Inclusion Strategist for ARDN Strategist for ARDN, and What makes this an October 6, 2004. hard to earn up to that point, principal owner of Starting demic, it has truly been a motorsports industry for “intentional” program, and At the time of Chase’s which enable Chase to sign Grid, Inc. strange time around the over 27 years, I can recog- the numbers do not lie, is the signing, Hendrick Motor- with Hendrick Motorsports. Miles provided his world. I, along with many nize when motorsport fact that since its inception sports was fielding cars for Being proud hard work- thoughts on the diversity ini- immediate family members, organizations are incorpo- tiatives created by the vari- have been vaccinated — so, rating “intentional” diversity ous motorsport sanctioning fortunately, our activities and inclusion initiatives bodies worldwide, hoping to were not hampered too instead of “authentic” diver- welcome a new generation badly. However, I have had sity and inclusion initiatives. of fans, industry profession- several former colleagues NNPA: Please, explain. als, and sponsors. and friends who have suf- Chris Miles: An “inten- One year later, we fered unfortunate experi- tional” diversity and inclu- reached out to Chris to get ences, with dire conse- sion motorsport initiative, in his candid opinion on the quences, regarding Covid, my opinion, is a program state of motorsports world- and it is sad. that is grossly promoted to wide and identify if there For whatever it is worth, show something is being have been any changes for and for whoever is reading done to remedy a concern, the better. this, I know it is a personal which is then consumed by NNPA: Chris, thank you choice. Still, I would the masses as legitimate, but for joining us once more for encourage you to strongly there is no sincere intent into an open conversation consider being vaccinated making it a true success. regarding the state of motor- for your safety, the safety of Whereas an “authentic” CREDIT: STEVE HELBER/POOL PHOTO VIA USA TODAY NETWORK sports worldwide. your family, friends, and diversity and inclusion NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace waits for the start of the NASCAR Cup Series at Mar- Last year, you shared loved ones. motorsport initiative, is a tinsville at Martinsville Speedway. quite a few surprises, so nat- NNPA: Thank you for program created by individ- urally, we are very interested sharing that with our read- uals who represent the in speaking with you this ers; we appreciate your underserved demographic, in 2004, including this year, NASCAR champions Jeff ing-class people, who knew time around. encouragement to get vacci- who have one purpose and NASCAR has had 131 driv- Gordon and Terry Labonte, they could not afford to per- goal in mind, which is to er candidates participate in along with future seven- sonally keep Chase rising up provide underrepresented the D4D program. time NASCAR champion the junior category ranks, groups an equal opportunity Still, Darrell Wallace, Jimmy Johnson. realized Chase was a talent- to participate within the Jr., who first participated in What made Chase’s situ- ed enough race car driver to many facets of the motor- this program in 2010, is their ation different from Dar- continue forging ahead on sports industry, but are con- lone Black driver to make it rell’s is that Chase’s oppor- his own, without the stigma sistently denied access to to NASCAR’s highest level tunity was earned by his pre- of outsiders believing Chase credible funding for sustain- in its 17-year history. vious racing exploits, not by only made it because he was able success. NNPA: So why was Brian France’s diversity associated with NASCAR’s NNPA: What examples Darrell successful, and other project. D4D program. can you provide to authenti- Black drivers were not? Unfortunately, three NNPA: So in 17 years, GETTYIMAGES cate your claim that Blacks Chris Miles: Great weeks after Chase’s signing, NASCAR’s “Drive For do not matter in motor- question, simple answer — on October 24, 2004, Rick Diversity” program has only Before we jump into it, nated. sports? money. Hendrick’s son, Ricky, who yielded one Black driver? please tell us how you have That said, there is no Chris Miles: Ahh, nice In the early iteration of was overseeing Chase’s Chris Miles: Astonish- been holding up during the easy transition from those play on words. I like what the D4D program, a driver development program, was ingly, you are correct. pandemic. comments, so let me ask this you did there. The first and candidate could earn up to tragically killed in a plane How sad is it that this Chris Miles: First off, I question — last year when most glaring example of an two years within the D4D crash. program has been in exis- wish to thank NNPA and all we interviewed you, we “intentional” diversity ini- program for, quote, unquote, With Chase’s career now tence for this long, where the member publishers, as titled the article “Motor- tiative is NASCAR’s “Drive a “free” ride. After those two hanging in the balance, the endemic and non-endemic well as BlackPressUSA, for sports In America: Do Black For Diversity” program. years, it was up to that driv- Austins chose not to accept sponsors have provided mil- sharing my truth last year. Lives Matter?”. Founded in 2004 by er to find their own funding NASCAR’s “Drive For lions of dollars over that The surprises you men- In your opinion, one Brian France, former CEO to continue in the sport. Diversity” program offer time span for this program tioned come from not hav- year later, do Blacks matter and chairman of NASCAR This is where the “bait because they knew even if to exist, and only one Black ing a global outlet like in motorsports? from 2003 to 2018. Brian and switch” of this program Chase were to receive two has moved up to NNPA, who are willing to Chris Miles: Now that flexed his power and comes into play. years of support from NASCAR’s Cup series. publish all the discriminant is a great opening question, NASCAR’s brand during There has not been any NASCAR, there were no Zero black drivers com- nonsense I, and so many and to answer it honestly — the height of their existence direct sponsor support for assurances NASCAR would pete full-time in NASCAR’s others, have endured in try- no. to influence sponsors to these other driver candidates continue their support. second-tier Xfinity series, ing to become involved in NNPA: Interesting, why pony up annually for his pet in their quest to move up the And, if NASCAR chose and zero Black drivers com- the motorsports industry, so is that? project. ranks. not to continue financially pete full-time in NASCAR’s thank you. Chris Miles: Having D4D, as it is known, was It wasn’t until Darrell supporting Chase, any third-tier Camping World With regards to the pan- been associated with the first led by the late minority Wallace, Sr. in 2012, a money the Austins secured truck series.

{Contiued SIMONE BILES from D-2} — she’s hinted that she with a shrug of the shoul- MyKayla Skinner, placed might want to stick around in ders, proof of the double into the vault final after some fashion until the 2024 standard she is held to. She Biles scratched, soared to Games to honor coaches earned another one in Japan silver. On Monday, Jade Laurent and Cecile Landi, under circumstances no one Carey’s long journey to the who are both French — a could have envisioned. Olympics ended with a vic- long layoff awaits. She’s “This one is definitely tory on floor exercise after headlining a post-Olympic sweeter,” she said. Biles gave her a pep talk tour through the fall. What Even if it’s the last. following a nightmarish happens after that is a mys- Biles receding into the vault performance in which tery, even to Biles. background opened up the she tripped at the end of the Two weeks ago, she was door for the teammates who runway and narrowly avoid- a heavy favorite to win four have long competed in her ed serious injury. golds. Maybe five. A week considerable shadow. The It wasn’t the role Biles ago, her body couldn’t do 18-year-old Lee, who fin- expected to fill when she what she’d long trained it to ished fifth on the balance arrived. She did it anyway, do. Even on Monday, beam, won the Olympic all- repaying those who have watching others spin their around title. She ended up spent the last eight years way through their routines with three medals in Tokyo, doing the same for her. made her want to “puke.” including silver in the team Asked if there was anything Tuesday night offered final and bronze on uneven she would change about her justice of sorts. Five years AP PHOTO/ASHLEY LANDIS bars. experience in Japan, she ago in Rio de Janeiro, she Simone Biles, of the United States, performs on the balance beam during the artistic Lee became the fifth shook her head. was stunned when her gymnastics women's apparatus final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, straight American woman to “Nothing,” she said. “I bronze on beam was met 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. capture the all-around title. would change nothing.”