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VOL. LXXXVII NO. 19, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years, the Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself.” THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013

He leaves with a legacy of Cleaner Air, Achievements for Environmental Justice and Historical Inclusionary Votes For All

with the booming ware- health, and providing a and initiating the Health house industry. The rule voice for the public on air Effects of Air Pollution would reduce pollution in quality issues. On his first Foundation to research communities near these day as chair in 1997, he the potential connections warehouses, particularly announced environmen- between air pollution, lung communities of color. tal justice would become tumors and brain cancer. Dr. Burke retired after 27 a central focus of South To help engage the next years of service, including Coast AQMD. His ef- generation of clean air poli- an unprecedented 23 years forts included developing cymakers and scientists, as chair. The Diamond Bar the Environmental Justice Dr. Burke expanded out- headquarters auditorium Community Partnership to reach initiatives to youth was newly named after build stronger ties with EJ and young adults by spear- Dr. Burke for his lifelong groups and communities heading the Why Healthy dedication and service as a to address environmental Air Matters (WHAM) leader and environmental inequities in communi- school program to increase justice (EJ) trailblazer. ties of color in the region; awareness of air quality is- “As I’ve said before, spearheading the formation {See BURKE A-11} clean air is a right, not of The EJ Advisory Group; a privilege. I have spent my career fighting to be a voice of the unheard, so that all people have the opportunity to breathe clean air,” said Dr. Burke. “I’m so proud of the work accomplished during my tenure and when the sun sets on my last day of service, I felt at peace be- Dr. William A. Burke COURTESY OF SCAQMD cause I did the best that I could.” By Danny Bakewell, Jr. ing Board meeting at South AQMD’s Governing Board As Chairman, Dr. Executive Editor Coast Air Quality Manage- approved the Warehouse Burke left a long list of ment (South Coast AQMD) Indirect Source Rule, a first- accomplishments in tack- Dr. William A. Burke making history yet again. of-its-kind regulation aimed ling regional air quality Dr. William A. Burke and Danny Bakewell Sr. at the finished his final Govern- On May 7th South Coast to curb emissions associated issues, improving public South Coast AQMD Martin Luther King Day of Service event. COURTESY OF SCAQMD

Sentinel newS Service Its leaders aim to Usher in a new era of banking for South Los Angeles With less than a week to go until the votes are Sentinel newS Service counted in the 54th Assem- bly Special Election (Tues- On Thursday, May 6, day, May 18, 2021) Heather Chase Bank (on the corner Hutt is taking nothing for of Crenshaw Blvd. and granted. She has walked Vernon Blvd.) marked the every neighborhood in grand opening of its first her district for the past 2 community center branch months explaining to voters in California, a completely why she is the most quali- Jeff Prang , Jan Perry, Maxine Waters, Heather Hutt, redesigned banking expe- fied candidate to be elected and Autumn Burke at a rally at the LA Sentinel. PHOTO E. MESIYAH rience for the South Los to the seat and encouraging MCGINNIS / LA SENTINEL Angeles community in the voters to make sure they Crenshaw District. vote in this special elec- trying to suppress our vote, person, but we must vote.” The new branch has a tion. “Voters are tired, this our voice so I am asking and Stated Heather Hutt. focus on helping people of Ribbon cutting with Chase Bank Los Angeles Commu- district has been voting for encouraging our community Heather Hutt has not color and small businesses nity Manager, Jordan King; Crenshaw Branch Manager, over a year, but I am asking to vote. We are not Georgia, been walking the district owners in underserved Christanne Fuston and EVP, The Bakewell Company/ voters to keep voting, keep we can vote, we can vote alone. She has been joined communities. Executive Editor, LA Sentinel/LA Watts Times, Danny fighting. Other states are by mail, or we can vote in {See HUTT A-10} {See CHASE A-11} Bakewell, Jr PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / LA SENTINEL 54th Assembly ‘A Bridge Home’ is the first shelter for families in Council District 9

By cora JackSon-FoSSett District Special Staff Writer Elected officials, Election homelessness providers and community members came out on May 11, to dedicate the Lillian Mo- VOTE FOR bley Family Housing, “A HEATHER HUTT

Councilmember Curren Price, center, is surrounded by well wishers as he cuts the ribbon at the dedication of the Lillian Mobley Family Housing. COURTESY PHOTO

Bridge Home” (ABH) facility located at 4601 S. Residents will have access shelter and the first of its Figueroa in Los Angeles. to job training, life skills, kind in Council District 9. The structure will support case management and a L.A. Councilmember 15 families and includes a children’s playground area Curren D. Price Jr. was children’s playground. to help them a[as they] joined by L.A. County Expressing his delight transition to permanent Supervisor Holly Mitchell about the project, Price housing. and Mobley’s family to exclaimed, “This is a great “It’s appropriate that Vote by Mail or In-Person, see voting locations www.lasentinel.net applaud the opening of the day in the ‘New Ninth!’ {See MOBLEY A-12} on page A-12 A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 White House COVID-19 Response Team Unites with Black Press to Encourage Vaccinations

BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT son & Johnson vaccines are me hear a bit more about were discriminated ed so far. allocation of COVID-19 Staff Writer safe, yet people are reluc- why you are still in a wait against,” she recounted. As far as the number of resources and relief funds, tant to get vaccinated due and see mode.’ That’s the “So, we know there are Blacks vaccinated to date, effective outreach and Seeking to reassure Webb noted that “about 9% communication to under- African Americans that the of those who have been served and minority popu- COVID-19 vaccinations vaccinated are Black and lations, and improving cul- are safe, the White House 12-to-13% are Hispanic. tural proficiency within the COVID-19 Health Equity Those numbers have con- Federal Government.” Task Force united with the tinued to improve since The group will also pre- Black Press to spread the January.” pare a final report that word. Still, since denoting includes “a long-term plan Dr. Marcella Nunez- race or ethnicity is not a to address data shortfalls Smith, Task Force chair, required data field by many regarding communities of and Dr. Cameron Webb, a states, there is not an accu- color and other under- key member, spoke with rate count of the total num- served populations” as well Dr. Benjamin Chavis, pres- ber of African Americans as advocate future actions ident and CEO of the who have been vaccinated. to reduce health inequities. National Newspaper Pub- Webb said that the task Chavis said, “The lishers Association, NNPA force is coordinating with NNPA wants to continue to Chair Karen Carter state governments to work with Dr. Nunez- Richards, and Stacy include that information so Smith, Dr. Webb, and The Brown, NNPA senior NNPA PHOTO that the task force can “see White House COVID-19 national correspondent, on Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith and Dr. Cameron Webb who is getting vaccinated.” Response Team to ensure May 5, to promote the facts According to the White that Black America and eradicate the myths to complacency, confi- posture we have to take to contemporary realities as House website, “the task receives updated and vital surrounding the vaccines. dence and convenience. get through to more and well as historic realities as “Ultimately, we’re try- Complacent individuals more folks away from wait to why people have that ing to get everyone in the don’t believe that they will and see to yes, I’m ready to skepticism. But, we are country vaccinated who is catch the virus, he get vaccinated,” empha- always eager to provide medically able to. We know explained. Others lack sized Webb. facts and bring information we have to do it as quickly confidence in the safety of Nunez-Smith, who is to the table.” as possible to get people the product, which trans- also an associate professor Another factor driving connected back with their lates to not “trusting in the of internal medicine, public reluctance is the rumor that lives,” said Nunez-Smith, government that’s telling health, and management at the vaccines are not safe who indicated that she you to get vaccinated,” said Yale University, acknowl- and “people think it’s put- hopes all African Americans Webb, who is the senior edged that vaccine hesitan- ting the virus in your will embrace this effort. policy advisor for COVID- cy by African Americans is body,” added Nunez- Stressing that it’s not 19 equity and a physician understandable, especially Smith. However, she only President Joe Biden’s and professor at the Uni- considering historical inci- pointed out that more than or the nation’s goal to get versity of Virginia. dents like the Tuskegee 75,000 people were part of 70% of the population vac- “The last is vaccine experiment. In that unethi- the clinical trials and 10% cinated by July 4, but “it has convenience and that’s just cal study, Black sharecrop- were Black Americans. to be a community-level a matter of having real and pers were unknowingly Also, a multicultural team goal, too,” she said. “It’s ready access to vaccines, used as the subjects in a 40- created the vaccines. really about getting every- that it is coming to the year study of untreated “It’s important that peo- NNPA PHOTO one who is in our social net- places where people need syphilis, from 1932 to ple know that no steps were Dr. Benjamin Chavis work vaccinated. One of to go. That’s why you have 1972, even though an skipped in any of this – [not our greatest challenges right to start these conversations antibiotic became available in the] development and force is charged with issu- information about this dev- now is getting ahead of this with listening ears,” he in 1947. right through to the author- ing a range of recommen- astating pandemic. As the narrative of misinformation noted. “People have contem- ization and approval,” dations to help inform the trusted voice of the Black on social media.” “Instead of saying, porary experiences...where Nunez-Smith said, noting COVID-19 response and community, the Black Webb stressed that the ‘Here’s why you need to they or their families, try- that more than 105 million recovery. This includes rec- Press stands ready to Pfizer, Moderna, and John- get a vaccine,’ you say, ‘Let ing to get medical care, people have been vaccinat- ommendations on equitable assist.” THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

MENTHOL ISN’T REFRESHING. HEALTH EQUITY IS.

For decades, Big Tobacco has targeted Black communities and kids with menthol cigarettes, profiting at the expense of Black lives and health. Even though the FDA has called for an end to minty-menthol cigarettes – it will take time before our kids are fully protected. Los Angeles can’t afford to wait.

The fight to end the sale of menthol cigarettes is a fight to keep L.A. kids safe and healthy, and we’re determined to win.

Protect kids. Stand for health equity. Save lives. Los Angeles must end the sale of menthol now.

PAID FOR BY TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 California’s Reparations Effort Takes Shape as Governor Appoints Five Members to Task Force

BY BO TEFU at achieving the California ties of color. California Black Media dream,” according to New- • Lisa Holder, 49, is a som. trial attorney who owns a Last week, California Newsom’s task force law firm in Southern Cali- Gov. Gavin Newsom appointments include four fornia. Holder is well announced his allotment of people of African descent known as an advocate for five of nine representatives and one Japanese American. racial and social justice with to the nation’s first-ever Task They all have a credible more than two decades of Force to Study and Develop track record of advocating legal experience. Reparation Proposals for for racial justice and equity • Dr. Jovan Scott Lewis, African Americans. The in their respective commu- 38, is an economic anthro- state task force is being nities. According to the leg- pologist and geographer assembled to meet the man- islation, Senate confirma- whose research includes date of the Assembly Bill tion is not required for reparations, race, and eco- (AB) 3121, a landmark leg- members of the task force, nomic inequality in the U.S. islation Gov. Newsom but they are eligible for a and Caribbean. Lewis is the signed into law last Septem- daily allowance for no more chair of the Department of ber 2020 that aims to pro- than ten meetings. Geography at the University mote racial justice and equi- Newsom’s appointees of California Berkeley, ty. are: where he also works as an Earlier this year, Senate • Dr. Amos Brown, 80, associate professor. Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San an award-winning civil • Don Tamaki, 69, is an Diego) appointed two other rights leader and respected attorney best known for the members to the task force: Bay Area pastor whose Supreme Court case of Sen. Steve Bradford (D-Gar- leadership journey started Korematsu v. the United dena) and San Diego city under the tutelage of Dr. States. Tamaki overturned

Councilmember Monica CBM Martin Luther King, Jr., in the conviction of Fred Montgomery Steppe. Top: Lisa Holder, Rev. Amos Brown, bottom: Don Tamaki, Dr. Cheryl Grills and Dr. Jovan the 1960s. He protested Korematsu who refused to Assembly Speaker Anthony Scott Lewis alongside the Freedom Rid- be taken into custody during Rendon (D-Lakewood) is ers, a multiracial group of the imprisonment of Japan- tasked with appointing the the University of California munity is the next step in our thesize the relevant corpus of activists who fought segre- ese Americans in World two remaining members. to draft a research proposal commitment as a state to evidentiary documentation gation laws in the South War II. The case boosted the AB 3121, which was analyze how the state and build a California for all.” of the institution of slavery during the Jim Crow era. He Redress Movement, a social authored by California Sec- country have benefitted from The Black Leadership that existed within the Unit- is also the current president movement inspired by land- retary of State Shirley Weber slavery. Council (BLC), a statewide ed States and the colonies.” of the San Francisco Branch mark court cases that when she served in the state “California is leading the organization of African The task force also needs of the NAACP and a Mem- shaped human rights for Assembly, mandates that the nation, in a bipartisan way, American leaders in Califor- to choose, “the form of com- ber of the organization’s Japanese Americans. Tama- task force must submit writ- on the issue of reparations nia, says it is “committed to pensation that should be board of directors. ki is also the co-founder of ten reports, “with a special and racial justice, which is a ensuring reparations discus- awarded, the instrumentali- • Dr. Cheryl Grills, 62, ‘Stop Repeating History,’an consideration for African discussion that is long over- sions can and will continue ties through which it should is a clinical psychologist intersectional campaign that Americans who are descen- due and deserves our utmost in California.” be awarded, and who should and professor at Loyola aims to create public aware- dants of persons enslaved in attention,” Newsom said. The group applauded be eligible for this compen- Marymount University in ness on reparations and the United States.” Newsom selected an Sen. Steve Bradford (D-Gar- sation,” the bill reads. Los Angeles. Grills racial equity. The nine task force interdisciplinary team of dena), who is a member of According to the bill, achieved international Once the team has a members will study the academics, community lead- the reparations task force, over 4 million African recognition for her research total of nine members, the deep-rooted legacy of slav- ers, and lawyers to spear- and other members of the Americans were enslaved in on racial trauma, healing, task force will host its first ery and the expressions of head the state’s effort. California Legislative Black the United States from 1619 and implicit bias in the meeting on June 1, 2021. systematic racism African He said each member of Caucus for keeping the issue to the year slavery was African American commu- The task force will also Americans have encoun- the task force has, “an “front and center” in Califor- abolished in 1865. nity. She also serves as a elect its own chair and vice- tered over centuries in the expansive breadth of knowl- nia politics. The bill focuses on, member of a few congres- chair who will be supported United States. The legisla- edge, experiences and under- AB 3121 states that the “Leveling the playing field sional caucuses and leads by staff from the Office of tion also calls for scholars standing of issues impacting task force is required to, in our society and ensuring national COVID-19 initia- the General Attorney of assembled by the Regents of the African American com- “Identify, compile, and syn- that everyone has a fair shot tives focused on communi- California. Report: Blacks Make Up Only 2 % of Women on California Corporate Boards BY QUINCI LEGARDYE serve on California’s corpo- Responding to the California Black Media rate boards are White. report’s findings, CPP, an Across the state, a total organization California First While the representation of 1,483 women now serve Partner was co- Jennifer of women on the boards of on corporate boards. Siebel Newsom co-found- California publicly traded Although White women ed, is calling for California’s companies has increased make up 18.5 % of Califor- publicly held companies to over the past few years, nia’s population, they hold fill upcoming board vacan- Black women remain dis- 20.2 % of those corporate cies with people of color. turbingly underrepresented. board seats. The recommendation also In fact, African Ameri- cans account for only 2 % of all women serving on corpo- rate boards, according to a report the California Part- ners Project (CPP) recently released. The annual report fol- lows the Women on Boards Law also known as Senate Bill (SB) 826. Signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2018, SB 826 requires publicly held corporations

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BY BRIAN W. CARTER L.A. County are fully vac- ed. Contributing Writer cinated. Among seniors, This week, the U.S. 62% of Black/African Food & Drug Administra- Los Angeles County, American adults 65 or tion (FDA) expanded the now in the yellow tier, older have received at least emergency use authoriza- opens with the least restric- one dose of vaccine, out of tion for the Pfizer COVID- tive guidelines. Vaccination Latino/Latinx seniors 64% 19 vaccine for adolescents numbers continue to grow having received a vaccine, 12 to 15 years of age. L.A. closer towards immunity 71% of American Indi- County offered the Pfizer for Los Angeles County. an/Alaska Native seniors vaccine for 12 to 15-year- Yet, there are still great dis- received a vaccine, 76% of olds once the Centers for parities in vaccination Asian seniors received a Disease Control and Pre- numbers among race, eth- vaccine and 78% of White vention (CDC) affirmed nicity and age. Public seniors having received at the FDA recommendation.

Health has stated that least one dose. All adolescents 12 -17 will FACEBOOK immunity within Los The vaccine became need to be accompanied by Angeles County could be available to residents 16 a parent or guardian to get sites and many of the com- school graduation season and Pasadena with 11,252. achieved by mid-July if and older in mid-April but vaccinated. munity sites without an comes near, I know many According to race and certain conditions are met. vaccinations have slowed There are currently 755 appointment. Many sites of you are planning travel, ethnicity, COVID-19 statis- As of Monday, May 10, among the group. Out of sites offering vaccinations are open on weekends and gatherings and parties to tics show: American Indi- the L.A. County Dept. of Black residents 16 and celebrate with the people an/Alaska Native with Public Health confirmed 4 older, 38% have been vac- you love,” said Barbara 1,988; Asian with 55,934; new deaths and 179 new cinated, among Latinx resi- Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Black with 45,715; Hispan- cases of COVID-19. There dents 42% have been vac- Director of Public Health. ic/Latino with 622,474; were 389 people with cinated, among American “Just imagine how much Native Hawaiian/Pacific symptoms of COVID-19 Indian/Alaska Native resi- more enjoyable those gath- Islander with 4,174; White erings will be if you and with 128,369; those of your loved ones are vacci- other race and ethnicity nated – you’ll really be with 100,153 and 212,656 able to have fun without under investigation. worrying about spreading Non-compliance and COVID-19.” dangerous conditions at GETTY IMAGES Ferrer continued, “So, businesses and worksites Overall, 68% of seniors in L.A. County are fully vaccinated. as you’re making plans for can be reported to Public food, drink, and decora- Health by phone at 888- including pharmacies, clin- have evening hours. tions, make a plan to get 700-9995 or online at ics, community sites, and Public Health estimates vaccinated, too. Think www.publichealth.lacoun- hospitals. Public Health L.A. County needs vacci- ahead about how to get the ty.gov. These tips can be continues to support nation to reach around 80% most out of your summer submitted anonymously. mobile vaccinations in to achieve community fun by making sure you are For more information neighborhoods for resi- immunity. It’s expected fully vaccinated in and statistics on COVID- dents who have limited L.A. County will reach this advance." 19 in Los Angeles County, SHUTTERSTOCK level around mid-to-late Public Health identified please visit http://pub- There continues to be disparities in race, ethnicity and age ability or time to get to one when it comes to vaccinations in L.A. County. of the established vaccina- July, assuming the county 1,235,797 positive cases of lichealth.lacounty.gov/ tion sites. This week there continues to at least have COVID-19 across all areas For more detailed infor- with 19% hospitalized. dents 58% have been vac- were 185 mobile sites 400,000 people vaccinated of L.A. County and a total mation on COVID-19 vac- Statistics show dispari- cinated, among White resi- scheduled throughout L.A. each week. That would of 24,003 deaths. Cases cination plans in L.A. ties in race, ethnicity and dents 60% have been vac- County. Vaccines can be include both first doses that across the Southland: Los County and to sign up for a age when it comes to vacci- cinated and among Asian obtained at eight county- people need as well as their Angeles County shows vaccination newsletter, nations in L.A. County. residents 68% in this age run sites, all the L.A. city second doses. 1,171,463 cases, Long visit: www.VaccinateLA- Overall, 68% of seniors in group have been vaccinat- run sites, almost all mobile "As Memorial Day and Beach with 53,082 cases County.com.

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Visit us online or call to get free, confidential enrollment assistance CoveredCA.com and to check your new, lower cost. 800.375.8355 A-6 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 Councilwoman Emma Sharif Finishes Strong and Heads into the Compton Mayoral Runoff Election on June 1st SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Chicano Latino Immigrant training and experience to to the Compton City Coun- additional street repairs first Black Marine Medal Democratic Club. Emma is fix our streets, tackle the cil in 2019, Councilwoman • Fought for a COVID- of Honor recipient, Pfc. This week, the Los looking forward to a spirit- 19 Testing Site in Compton James Anderson Jr. Angeles County Registrar- ed debate about taking • Fought for Homeless “Although we have Recorder certified the City Compton to the next level. Outreach Plan that provid- much to be proud of as a of Compton election results In response to the elec- ed services to 90 individu- city, we still have work to and confirmed Council- tion results, Councilwoman als do to increase the quality of woman Emma Sharif is Sharif, who recently • Approved a contract life for all Compton resi- headed into the runoff elec- received the endorsement to clean up Illegal Dump- dents. I look forward to tion on June 1st. Emma is a of Senator Steven Brad- ing working with the council, battle-tested public servant ford, Assemblyman Mike • Approved hiring a staff and residents to take who currently represents Gipson and the LA Sen- painter to clean up Graffiti Compton to the next level.” the 4th District on the tinel, said, “I am grateful • Approved a $1.2 mil- Councilwoman Sharif, Compton City Council and for the overwhelming sup- lion Tree trimming contract a 30-year resident of previously served as an port I received from the FILE PHOTO • Approved over 500 Compton who raised her elected member of Comp- voters of Compton. I am Councilwoman Emma Sharif units of housing four children in the city, is ton School Board. Emma thankful for the confidence • Worked with Assem- battle-tested, honest, trans- has a long record of collab- they placed in me to lead homeless issue, improve Sharif and the council has blyman Mike Gipson to parent, and has remained orative leadership and our city. Our message res- our relationship with the accomplished the follow- revitalize the Compton true to the people she integrity. She is a coalition- onated with the voters and I Sheriff’s Department, bring ing: Creek serves. Emma Sharif holds builder who brings people look forward to speaking jobs and revenue and • Completed $5.9 mil- • Worked with Con- a Bachelor’s Degree in together to get things done. with them again about our increase funding for senior lion in street repairs gresswoman Nanette Bar- Political Science/Sociolo- This is why she is the only campaign over the next 28 citizen programming.” • Approved $45 million ragan to rename the Comp- gy, and a Master’s Degree endorsed candidate of the days. I have the vision, Since being re-elected in revenue bonds to fund ton Post Office after the in Public Administration. BROTHERHOOD CRUSADE TO RECEIVE $15,000 DONATION FROM COMMUNITY BUILDERS GROUP Unrestricted donation comes as Brotherhood Crusade manages multiple community outreach programs SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE my children’s involvement “They are an impressive income, underserved, racism and homelessness – work in partnership with in their Pasadena Sports organization that does under-represented and dis- these funds couldn’t come the Brotherhood Crusade,” Pasadena-based Com- League programs that important work in the com- enfranchised individuals.” at a better time.” concluded Christian Hart, munity Builders Group “Community Builders The Brotherhood Cru- co-founder of CBG. “We (CBG) announced today Group and the SeaFlo sade will use the unrestrict- look forward to a long and that its non-profit organiza- Foundation are exemplary tion, the SeaFlo Founda- organizations that help tion, awarded Brotherhood build and strengthen com- Crusade a $15,000 dona- munities through their tion to assist with its ongo- affordable housing efforts – ing efforts in the communi- projects that play an impor- ty. The unrestricted dona- tant role in revitalizing tra- tion comes at an important ditionally under-served time for Brotherhood Cru- neighborhoods,” added sade as it balances commu- Charisse Bremond-Weaver, nity efforts around President and CEO of COVID-19, vaccine educa- Brotherhood Crusade. We FILE PHOTO tion, its sports programs are fortunate that CBG and FILE PHOTO Charisse Bremond-Weaver, President and CEO of Brother- Christian Hart, co-founder of CBG and as children return to hood Crusade SeaFlo selected us as a school. donation recipient. Given ed grant to provide students beneficial partnership with “Brotherhood Crusade they’ve run for many munity, particularly as it everything that’s impacted with Chrome tablets, Brotherhood Crusade as we has played an important years,” said Joe Seager, co- relates to improving the our community in the past hotspots, school supplies work to have a positive role in the lives of my fam- founder of CBG and found- quality of life and meeting year – COVID 19, high and backpacks. impact on the lives of LA ily for years, starting with ing member of SeaFlo. the unmet needs of low- unemployment, structural “We’re honored to area residents.”

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A DOCTOR’S NOTE ON VACCINES ON JULY 1, 2021 Dr. Eloisa Gonzalez, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Q: Can I get the Pfizer vaccine for my 1st dose and Moderna for my 2nd or vice versa? THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES A: No. You must get the same type of vaccine for both doses. The effica- MINIMUM WAGE IS cy of the vaccine will be impacted if you do not get the same type for both doses. $15 FOR ALL Q: When do the vaccines start protecting me? A: You will be fully vaccinated 2 weeks after your second dose for Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 weeks after Dr. Eloisa Gonzalez, Los Angeles The minimum wage increases annually. your single dose of Johnson & John- County Department of Public Health Check our website every February! son. In that time period, you should continue to take precautions as if you have not received any doses of the vaccine. Q: I received my 1st dose but missed my 2nd. Do I need to get QUESTIONS? the 1st dose again? A: You should try and get the second dose either 21 days after We’re here to help! your first shot if you got the Pfizer vaccine or 28 days if you got the Moderna vaccine. If you don’t get the second dose within that time frame, get it as soon as possible. You will not be fully vaccinated if you don’t get both doses. 1-844-WAGESLA (924-3752) [email protected] Q: Can I visit my family, including older relatives, once I have been vaccinated? http://wagesla.lacity.org A: It depends. Fully vaccinated people can meet indoors with other fully vaccinated people without masks or social distancing. Fully vaccinated people can also meet with people from one household that are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated as long as they are not at risk for serious illness from COVID-19.

Q: Who is eligible to be vaccinated? A: Everyone 16 years or older who lives or works in Los Ange- les County is now eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Peo- ple under 18 are only able to receive the Pfizer vaccine, per the FDA’s guidance.

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As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Readiness to Reopen: Leaders Gauge COVID Threat in Black Communities BY ALDON THOMAS STILES Community Health Center countless lives. COVID-19 it’s good for our health psy- but assured that the decline the population where their California Black Media swiftly responded to pro- rates and hospitalizations chologically and emotion- isn't much cause for con- mindset was 'wait and see.' vide people in South Los have been steadily decreas- ally.” cern. The number of the 'wait With California set to Angeles – many of them ing and our vaccinations But to maintain the low "But the reason for not and see' is on its way down do away with most of the frontline healthcare work- efforts continue to increase. numbers of COVID cases getting tested, from what and those who are fully state's COVID-19 restric- ers and the elderly, with as vaccinated are on the way tions and prepare to fully many vaccines as they up," Brooks said. "What we reopen on June 15, some could get their hands on, are seeing with the Black Black leaders and medical Abraham said. community is a continued professionals are taking Dr. Oliver Brooks, uptake of vaccinations." stock of the pandemic’s chief medical officer, The Rev. K.W. Tulloss, impact on Black communi- Watts Healthcare Corpora- pastor of Weller Street Mis- ties. tion, a community health sionary Baptist Church in They are also tracking center located in South Los Los Angeles and president readiness in those areas to Angeles, initially saw of the Baptist Minister’s return to business as usual. inequity in access to the Conference of LA, says As of May 7, over 60% vaccine in the Black com- although the number of of Californians had munity, but says, with COVID cases are decreas- received at least one dose time, things got better. ing, it is still important for of the COVID-19 vaccine. “Quite frankly right leaders to continue encour- And 44% of people in the now, the vaccine is fairly aging people to get vacci- state are now fully vacci- widely available. An indi- nated and tested when nec- nated. vidual who has anything essary. But the road to this more than a passing desire “It is very important point of the state’s journey to get vaccinated can get SHUTTERSTOCK that we as a faith commu- to recovery has not been vaccinated," Brooks said. nity, rise and come togeth- easy, says Dr. Jerry P.Abra- "That being stated, in Cali- So far, in California, in California, Burke Harris we can ascertain, has noth- er to push the importance ham, who leads outreach fornia, African Americans there has been about 3.8 said people have to contin- ing to do with hesitancy, of this vaccination. We in programs at the Kedran are 5% to 6% of the popu- million COVID-19 cases ue to get vaccinated and just not noting the need," the faith community have Community Health Center lation and only 3.7% of and 62,269 deaths from spread the word to their Brooks said. "I think that been distant over the past in South Los Angeles. those getting vaccinated. I complications of the dis- family members and peo- because of the vaccine, the year. Many of our mem- “We drove up to the don't see it right now as an ease. Health officials have ple in their community virus is just not circulating bers have been afflicted. county Department of Pub- access issue more so than a administered more than 60 about the importance of as much and there's not the We have lost loved ones. lic Health warehouse, we complacency issue." million COVID tests and getting the COVID shot. urgency that is felt for pro- We have done funerals vir- banged on those doors, we David Tucker, spokes- administered over 32 mil- Burke Harris said it’s viding COVID-19 [tests]." tually,” he said. jumped up and down, we person of the California lion vaccines, according to also important for people Brooks mentioned that In order to get back to a screamed, and we shout- Department of Public the California Department who get vaccinated to there have been some hold- sense of normalcy, Tulloss ed,” Abraham said. “We Health Vaccinate All 58 of Public Health. include their race. She says outs for getting vaccinated continued, “It is very waved our hands, 'where campaign, says even Tucker said four mil- it makes it easier to track but, according to him, that important that we look for are our vaccines?' And we though the state has set lion of those vaccines were how many African Ameri- is to be expected. opportunities to push this left with 100 doses that June 15 as the date for administered in areas hit cans in California are get- “There will always be a vaccine. day.’” reopening, it doesn’t mean hardest by COVID-19. ting vaccinated and make hardcore percent of any “We have to continue to Abraham shared his that everything is back to But only 25 % of Black the case for more resources given population, that hov- educate, continue to story during a webinar normal. Californians have been to increase those numbers ers around 15 to 20% in encourage our faith com- about the state’s COVID- “We still need to be vaccinated so far. if they are low. America, that for COVID munity to rise up and rec- 19 recovery efforts organ- cautious. We still need to “We have come a really On testing, Brooks vaccines are saying 'I'm not ognize the importance of ized by California Black wash our hands and wear long way since the begin- explained why he feels doing it,'" Brooks said. getting vaccinated. We’re Media in collaboration and masks when appropriate,” ning of this pandemic,” people are no longer regu- Despite these holdouts, tired of going to funerals the Center at the Sierra he said. “We need to get said California’s Surgeon larly checking to see if they Brooks thinks California because of COVID. We’re Health Foundation. vaccinated. California has General Nadine Burke Har- are infected with COVID. will be relatively safe to tired of being separated and Not long after the pan- come together and truly ris. “We are able to connect He says it has become less reopen in June. isolated because of demic started, the Kedran met the moment and saved with other people again – of a priority in California “There was a section of COVID,” he said.

Real life is waiting for you. Get vaccinated.

Holly Mitchell LA County Supervisor

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WWW.WELLCHILD.ORG 877-612-8299 A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 President Biden Expected to Ramp Up Efforts to Pass Voter Access, Election Integrity Bill BY STACY M. BROWN move forward,” Psaki said for people to vote – particu- voters from voter rolls. disclosure of campaign- the John Lewis Voting NNPA Newswire Senior of H.R. 1, or the “For the larly individuals of color. The bill requires states related fundraising and Rights Act. National Correspondent People Act of 2021,” which In Arizona, Republican to establish independent spending, requiring addi- The legislation named lawmakers have introduced redistricting commissions to tional disclaimers regarding after the late Congressman President Joe Biden 24 bills that would suppress carry out congressional certain political advertising, would restore critical provi- plans to continue speaking or even exclude people from redistricting. and establishing an alterna- sions of the 1965 Voting with senators this week voting. The text of the legisla- tive campaign funding sys- Rights Act – specifically about passing H.R. 1, a bill “Everybody shouldn’t be tion sets forth provisions tem for certain federal where states and counties that addresses voter access, voting,” Arizona Rep. John related to election security, offices. with a history of discrimina- election integrity and securi- Kavanagh remarked as he including sharing intelli- It also addresses ethics tion were forced to receive ty, campaign finance, and explained the proposed sup- gence information with state in all three branches of gov- federal approval to enact ethics for the three govern- pression laws in the Grand election officials, supporting ernment, including requiring new voting laws. ment branches. Canyon State. states in securing their elec- a code of conduct for “Voting rights and White House Press Sec- Kavanaugh repeated tion systems, developing a Supreme Court Justices, ensuring people have access retary Jen Psaki said that the false claims of widespread national strategy to protect prohibiting Members of the to voting – that is easier, not President is very aware of voter fraud. U.S. democratic institutions, House from serving on the harder – is a core priority for the voter suppression laws In addition to H.R. 1, Presi- “Democrats value as establishing in the legisla- board of a for-profit entity, the President,” Psaki pushed in Republican-led dent Biden has urged feder- many people as possible vot- tive branch the National and establishing additional exclaimed. state legislatures around the al lawmakers to pass the ing,” he remarked. “They are Commission to Protect conflict-of-interest and “That’s why his team is John Lewis Voting Rights country. willing to risk fraud. Quanti- United States Democratic ethics provisions for federal so engaged in this process. Act. When asked if the White ty is important, but we have Institutions, and other provi- employees and the White “And, of course, invest- House should consider repri- passed the House last month. to look at the quality of sions to improve the cyber- House. ing in infrastructure; ensur- oritizing voting rights over “I wouldn’t say one is votes, as well.” security of election systems. The bill requires the ing that we can create good, infrastructure, Psaki said the over the other,” Psaki H.R. 1 expands voter The For The People Act President, the Vice Presi- clean energy, union jobs is administration is closely remarked. registration—like automatic of 2021 addresses campaign dent, and specific candidates also a priority. You have to working with senators. In Republican-led state- and same-day registration – finance, including expand- for those offices to disclose walk and chew gum as Pres- “We are very deeply houses in Georgia, Pennsyl- and voting access – such as ing the prohibition on for- ten years of tax returns. ident of the United States, engaged in working with vania, and Arizona, lawmak- vote-by-mail and early vot- eign nationals’ campaign In addition to H.R. 1, and certainly he believes members of the Senate and ers have offered up new laws ing. spending. President Biden has urged both are imperative and their teams on how this can that would make it difficult It also limits removing It requires additional federal lawmakers to pass important.” The Lookout: Three California Cities Push Plans to Increase Police Spending Watching your tax dollars, elected officials and legislation that affects you.

BY ALDON THOMAS STILES opposite. way is whether or not we’re needs to be done. California Black Media From 2019 to 2020, taking the money directly In Los Angeles, after two Sacramento's approved from the police department," reports from the LosAngeles It has been over 13 police budget saw an he continued. City Council and the Los months since cops in Ken- increase of over $7 million. In San Diego, the city is Angeles Board of Police tucky killed Breonna Taylor, This year, California’s capi- planning to raise the police Commissioners admonished and just shy of a year since tal city will spend a record budget for the 11th year in a the Los Angeles Police SHUTTERSTOCK Minneapolis police officer $165.8 million on police, a row. Department (LAPD) for Derek Chauvin murdered $9.4 million increase. San Diego Mayor Todd their mishandling of several and control, especially from needs the City Council's George Floyd. However, Sacramento Gloria proposed a 3% protests over the past year, senior staff in the field, the approval before it can go These high-profile Mayor Darrell Steinberg increase for police spending the LAPD has announced vast majority of personnel into effect. However, Mayor deaths of African Ameri- says, by mid 2022, at least next year, meaning that the that it wants a $67 million performed admirably with Eric Garcetti has proposed a cans, along with many oth- $10 million will be directed police budget has ballooned increase in its budget to con- their ongoing efforts to tire- $50 million increase in the ers sparked global protests away from the police depart- by a total of 52% since tend with the costs of protest lessly serve the city, even in police budget, much to the and resulted in politicians ment toward the Department 2008. response reform. the face of antagonistic and dismay of members of the and activists on the political of Community Response. The city is introducing During various protests in violent crowds,” Moore Los Angeles Black Lives Left calling on their cities to “I’m not for ‘defund- that increase with a decrease the summer of 2020, police wrote in a letter to the board Matter organization. and counties to defund their ing,’” Steinberg told the in library hours in an effort made over 3,000 arrests with of commissioners. While a couple of these police departments. More Sacramento Bee. “There are to offset those costs. little to no accommodations Training will be the pri- budget proposals are still precisely, many of are push- some things that are part of San Diego City Council for those arrested. mary focus of this proposed being deliberated and ing their elected officials to running a city, like collec- President Georgette Gómez Police Chief Michel budget increase, according wouldn't fully go into effect reallocate money in police tive bargaining and binding says that she planned to cut Moore admitted the protest to Deputy Chief Dominic until next year, they are far budgets to more social serv- arbitration, and genuine the police budget but former response could have been Choi. cries from defunding the ice-oriented interventions in needs for the police depart- Mayor Kevin Faulconer handled better but asserted Choi stated that much of police. efforts to reduce the number ment.” would have vetoed that that most of his officers the budget will be going Despite a growing cho- of violent police encounters. "I’m not going to get measure. responded the way they did towards salaries and over- rus of voices against it, more But some cities in Cali- pinned to the argument that Gloria has expressed because of their training. time for extended training. Golden State taxpayer fornia -- Sacramento, San the measure of whether or interest in reducing police "While there were mis- The Police Commission money will likely go toward Diego and Los Angeles -- not we are investing in the spending over time also, but steps and shortfalls in com- has not moved on the pro- increased funding for “Cali- are planning to do just the community in an aggressive activists insist that more munication and command posed budget and the LAPD fornia's finest.” DOJ Seeks to Clean up Police Departments Around the Country BY STACY M. BROWN ment of Justice had opened tion was met both with Division and the U.S. Attor- policies and training. Los Angeles, Atlanta, NNPA Newswire Senior a civil investigation to cheers and skepticism. ney’s Office for the District “Or it can negotiate an Chicago, and others said they National Correspondent determine whether police Garland said he would of Minnesota. agreement with the entity – have similar policies. in Minneapolis engage in a staff the effort with experi- He even qualified that called a consent decree – “Congress gave the When U.S. Attorney pattern or practice of enced attorneys and other the new civil investigation is which then may be overseen department the authority to General Merrick Garland unconstitutional or unlaw- personnel from the Justice separate from and independ- by a federal court to make conduct civil pattern-or- announced that the Depart- ful policing, the proclama- Department’s Civil Rights ent of the federal criminal sure the entity lives up to practice investigations, investigation into the death whatever it has agreed to which look beyond individ- WWW.IMWLAW.COM of George Floyd that the do,” Kizielewicz stated. ual incidents to assess sys- Justice Department has pre- Among the policies the temic failures,” Garland viously announced. DOJ seeks is encouraging is stated. While the decision for other officers to step in “If the Justice Depart- received applause, questions when aggressive and exces- ment concludes that there is remain aplenty, including sive force is used. reasonable cause to believe the goal of the investigation When Derek Chauvin there is a pattern or practice and whether the Justice pressed his knee into the of unconstitutional or Department can set policy neck of George Floyd and unlawful policing, we will for local police agencies. eventually killed him, three issue a public report of our “The goal would be to other officers stood by and conclusions,” the attorney determine whether a local or did nothing to stop the attack. general said. state entity is failing to abide D.C. Metro Police and He reiterated that the Jus- by the U.S. Constitution or other departments said their tice Department also has the #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA other federal laws,” Caitlin agencies have long had a pol- authority to bring a civil law- Kizielewicz, a spokesperson icy that held officers suit, asking a federal court to PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES for the Crime and Justice accountable for standing by provide injunctive relief that TO THE COMMUNITY Research Alliance, told and watching excessive orders the MPD to change its SINCE 1943 NNPANewswire. force. policies and practices to The Crime and Justice “The MPD has a policy avoid further violations. Alliance serves to inform on an officer’s duty to Usually, when the Justice the public debate on crimi- intervene,” the department Department finds unlawful nal justice issues. wrote in a statement. patterns or practices, the Asked whether the DOJ “This policy is specific local police department could set policy for local to seeing another officer enters into a settlement police agencies, using force that is clearly agreement or a consent Kizielewicz demurred. beyond that which objec- decree to ensure that prompt “For the most part, no,” tively is reasonable.” and effective action is taken Kizielewicz offered. In New York, officials to align policing practices “But if the U.S. Justice said all officers must inter- with the law, Garland noted. Department develops evi- vene to stop another cop “Most of our nation’s law dence that a local or state from using excessive force. enforcement officers do their Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, entity like a police depart- “Failure to intervene in difficult jobs honorably and W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie ment is failing to abide by the the use of excessive force, or lawfully,” Garland said. PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW U.S. Constitution or other report excessive force, or “I strongly believe that federal laws, it can go to fed- failure to request or ensure good officers do not want to CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION eral court and seek an order timely medical treatment for work in systems that allow EMPLOYMENT LAW CRIMINAL LAW ■ of some kind requiring the an individual is serious mis- bad practices. Good officers …AND MORE entity to cease its illegal conduct that may result in welcome accountability activity and perhaps imple- criminal and civil liability because accountability is an ment some measures to pre- and will result in Department essential part of building P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 vent its recurrence.” discipline, up to and includ- trust with the community, F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Some of the measures ing dismissal,” New York and public safety requires include implementing new Police officials wrote. public trust.” THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Essie Justice Group’s 5th Annual ‘Black Mama’s Bail Out’ Day of Action: Three Mothers Bailed Out and Over $800,000 Raised BY BETTI HALSELL Humphrey.” Defender Ricardo Garcia, they deserve, acknowledg- grateful to be a part of the Through the act of bailing Contributing Writer The source mentioned and the Essie Justice Group ing that they are someone’s Mama’s Day Bailout and out women of color who prior stated, Humphrey was Executive Director Gina child, someone’s parent, deeply grateful for the work cannot pay their bail, Essie Essie Justice Group has arrested for allegedly steal- Clayton-Johnson came someone’s loved one and a of organizations like Essie Justice Group has brought been applying pressure to ing $7 and a bottle of together to discuss reactions part of our community.” Justice Group who are attention to the concern of the nation’s judicial system cologne from his neighbor to the Humphrey ruling. Los Angeles Public reminding us all that pretri- injustice found in the judi- after the California in San Francisco. The set They shared thoughts of Defender Ricardo Garcia al justice is a racial justice cial system. Supreme Court ruled the bail for this crime was progression and ways to issue and a gender justice Essie Justice Group held verdict of the Kenneth $600,000, but later reduced hold the judicial system issue.” their fifth annual initiative Humphrey case unconstitu- to $350,000. In light of Mr. accountable when it comes For the Essie Justice that looks to bail out Black tional. The Essie Justice Humphrey’s freedom now to pretrial freedom. Writer, Group, the moment to aid mothers as part of their Group is setting an expecta- came with a cost, The Cali- actress, and producer Rashi- the Black community from National Bail Out campaign. tion, for California Judges fornia Supreme Court stat- living behind bars came The detention facility that to follow the law and honor ed that ‘conditioning free- after a memo released by the justice group is working the unbiased Supreme dom solely on whether an retired Judge J. Richard with is the Century Region- Court decision. The court arrestee can afford bail is Couzens. He advised that all al Detention Facility in Los ruling awakens a dormant unconstitutional.’" judges in California look at Angeles. topic of consideration; the the Humphrey ruling close- The extreme amounts of ability to post bail amounts. SCREENSHOT ly and find ways to eradi- bail placed on people of Since 2017, more than Titlayo Rasaki, policy asso- cate using bail as a tool to color have kept them 500 Black mothers and ciate, Essie Justice Group. keep people detained during detained, blocking the caregivers have been the pretrial stage of incar- opportunity for freedom. released from jail, due to stated, “Public Defenders ceration. The memo high- Gina Clayton-Johnson, the efforts of the Black SCREENSHOT are on the front lines of our lighted Essie’s values in founder and executive direc- Mama’s Bail Out initiative. Supervisor Holly Mitchell criminal justice system and, reimaging the strength in tor of Essie Justice group The directive also provided every day, attorneys in my the judicial system. stated, “For this year's Black long-term care, such as da Jones also joined the con- office bear witness to sys- For the last five years, Mama's Bail Out, Essie Jus- housing and counseling for versation. temic racism that permeates Essie has joined Black-led tice Group worked with the recently released citi- SCREENSHOT Supervisor Mitchell our pretrial system and dis- organizations to unite in public defenders offices zens. Gina Clayton-Johnson, foun- stated within the official proportionately devastates resources; in order to free across the state to identify The Black Mama's Bail der and executive director, press release, “Hundreds of Black and Brown commu- Black mothers and high- Black mothers and care- Out directive amplifies a Essie Justice Group. thousands of people -- nities.” lighting Black freedom. givers to bail out of jail.” bigger call to end mass mostly Black and Brown -- The public defender Thousands of mothers Clayton-Johnson con- incarceration nationwide. On May 7, Essie Justice remain incarcerated pretrial continued, “Even though remain behind bars, despite tinued, “We found that Essie Justice Group, Group initiated their Nation- for no other reason than each of our clients are sup- the Supreme court decision judges have set bail National Bail Out, Color of al Bail Out campaign; they they cannot afford to pay posed to be presumed inno- ruling of Humphrey case amounts on low-income Change, and other organi- paid the bail amount for bail --often facing trauma cent until proven guilty, bail was unconstitutional. and working class women zations raised over $1 mil- Black mothers to be released and abuse inside the over is routinely set at an amount The reality the nation to the tune of two hundred lion to post bail for Black from the Century Regional 3,000 jails across the coun- that our clients can’t afford, faces together is Judges are thousand dollars all the way mothers and caregivers Detention Facility in Los try.” meaning that far too many ignoring the ruling and con- to one million dollars -- all across the nation. Angeles. In the midst of the Mitchell continued, of them are forced to sit in a tinue to set extreme bail during a life-threatening According to a report act of bailing out mothers “The [California] Supreme jail cell as they await trial. amounts for many Black pandemic. As an organiza- from npr.org, the California before Mother’s Day, the Court found that it is uncon- The situation has only mothers that range from two tion of women with incar- Supreme Court looked into justice group held a virtual stitutional to detain a person become more grave during hundred thousand to mil- cerated loved ones, we reconsidering cash bail if a rally to call out the “ongoing because they cannot afford COVID-19.” lions of dollars. The Essie know from experience that defendant can't afford to crisis of pretrial incarcera- their bail amount. We must Garcia explained fur- Justice Group demands pre- it is Black women who too pay. “The decision centers tion.” demand and expect that the ther, “both because expo- trial liberation. frequently pay the cost of around the case of retired Los Angeles Supervisor courts treat each individual sure to the disease is so Since the ruling of Ken- our unjust bail system. With shipyard worker Kenneth Holly Mitchell, L.A. Public with the care and concern much higher in jails but also neth Humphry was seen as the recent Humphrey deci- because the delays and unconstitutional, Essie Jus- sion, we are demanding that court closures have meant tice Group has moved with judges follow the law and Dr. Esther Obeng: At home that people are in jail pretri- force to liberate Black moth- set the bail at an amount that al longer than ever. We are ers who are incarcerated. people can afford to pay.” in her lab at St. Jude Dr. Obeng's parents instilled in her a value for education, and she's putting it to use treating patients and researching new therapies and cures. GET PAID BY TOM CHARLIER new therapies and cures. previously had experienced NNPA Newswire “And that’s one of the complications waving to her WHILE YOU TRAIN reasons that I ended up at St. as she left the hospital to go Ask Esther Obeng, Jude,” she said. “I was very home. M.D., Ph.D., about her job interested and excited for "I think that connection title, and she’s liable to offer the opportunity to take part — being able to be in the lab up a variety of terms: physi- in such a novel mission, to five minutes ago and then cian-scientist, researcher, try to cure the incurable.” five minutes later see your attending physician and Apart from the science patient, see that they made it assistant faculty member. and medicine, there’s anoth- home, I think is one of the special St. Jude moments," ӓ Immediate openings in CCC Obeng said. In her lab, Obeng delves ʥȈȢǁȢƃȶǁ ˎɨljˎǼȃɽljɨ ɥɨɁǼɨƃȴ into some of the most vex- ing mysteries of leukemia, such as why normal cells turn cancerous and how can- cer cells can become resist- ӓ {ljɽ ƺljɨɽȈˎƺƃɽȈɁȶɰ ƃȶǁ ant to drugs. “What we’ve been ȃƃȶǁɰӸɁȶ ljʯɥljɨȈljȶƺlj focused on is trying to iden- tify how different genetic changes or mutations cause In her lab, Esther Obeng, M.D., Ph.D. delves into some of normal cells to grow like the most vexing mysteries of leukemia, such as why nor- cancer cells, with the goal of ӓ ¸ƃʍȶƺȃ ʰɁʍɨ ʥȈȢǁȢƃȶǁ mal cells turn cancerous and how cancer cells can become trying to find specific agents resistant to drugs. or therapies that will wipe ˎɨljˎǼȃɽljɨ ƺƃɨljljɨ But there’s another title, er reason Obeng has found a out those cancer cells with- one that preceded her posi- home at St. Jude.After arriv- out causing much more tox- tion at St. Jude Children’s ing, she learned about the icity,” she said. Research Hospital, that’s a research hospital’s history as Obeng’s lab is working ӓ ĀɨɁɽljƺɽ ʰɁʍɨ ƺɁȴȴʍȶȈɽʰ particular point of pride for the first fully integrated chil- with a number of different her. dren’s hospital in the South patient groups — those with “I’m a first-generation and about its continuing leukemia and sickle cell dis- American,” she said. focus in the areas of diversi- ease, as well as children Obeng’s father came to ty, equity and inclusion. who have undergone bone the U.S. from the West “That’s been a pleasant marrow transplants — to African nation of Ghana. surprise and something that design studies to identify Her mother emigrated from I’m very proud to be a part cancer-causing mutations the Caribbean. They brought of.” and then develop clinical to their new country a strong Contributions from trials with therapies that tar- work ethic and a yearning donors make it possible for get them. Join us today! for excellence. doctors and scientists like "One of the reasons that “Both of them instilled Obeng to conduct research I study the research that I do in myself and my brothers and help find cures while is I had a patient who had a the importance of obtaining ensuring no family treated at type of bone marrow failure a good education in order to St. Jude ever receives a bill. syndrome. And her parents 800-952-5627 achieve goals and accom- Obeng is able to attend to said, when she ultimately plish something positive.” bone-marrow-transplant passed away, that they knew ccc.ca.gov Obeng, to be sure, got patients and has her own that they received the best that good education, earning research lab. That combina- care possible, and they just a Bachelor of Science, med- tion of functions, research wished we knew something ical and doctorate degrees at along with treating patients, more," Obeng said. CALIFORNIA the University of Miami. appeals to her. "That inspires me, in my And she’s put it to use not One of Obeng's favorite research, to look for some- CONSERVATION only to treat patients as a experiences came when she thing more. It’s a privilege CORPS physician, but to conduct emerged from her lab one every day to take care of research aimed at finding day and saw a patient who patients just like that one.” THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-10

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A-1} including advocating for housing insecurity, I know like never before, over the achieve justice for my sons. mate change and pollution. additional protections (In- that we need to combat our past year, it is crystal clear Look, the protests last sum- When it comes to the is- on the campaign trail with cluding paid leave) for our region’s homelessness epi- that the rights of working mer made clear to the world sue of failing power grids, the powerful Congress- frontline workers, who are demic head-on by prioritiz- people must be upheld and what black and brown peo- it’s certainly something woman Maxine Waters, she disproportionately women ing housing-first solutions expanded, which I will fight ple have known for a long that needs to be addressed and by investing in wrap- for in Sacramento. time, which is that our po- immediately because the around mental health ser- FIGHTING HATE & licing and criminal justice climate crisis will only con- vices and other preventative DISCRIMINATION systems are in desperate tinue to increase the likeli- measures In another way the pan- need of reform. hood of extreme weather A FAIR ECONOMIC demic has brought out the That’s why I’m refus- events. With the rolling RECOVERY worst of us, the surge of ing to take a dime from law blackouts our state has been The pandemic has violence against the AAPI enforcement unions, be- experiencing, seniors and brought about a devastat- community over the past cause they have frequently other folks dependent on ing economic crisis that has year is absolutely appalling been obstacles in enacting refrigerated medication and intensified the gap between and must be stopped. transformative change. One other high-level healthcare the haves and the have nots, We can’t close our eyes example of a policy I’m go- literally had their lives in with millions out of work, to the epidemic of anti- ing to pursue is getting rid jeopardy every time they small businesses crumbling AAPI violence, egged on of California’s gang data- lost power. and the rich getting even by racist dog whistles, and base, a misguided policy While there are a wide richer. ignore the problem. If you that provides little public variety of reasons for the The Governor and the see an incident happening, safety value, but serves to power grid’s repeated fail- legislature agreed on a don’t be a hapless bystand- criminalize innocent black ures, the problem funda- Heather Hutt E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL package this week that is a er. We all must engage and and brown youth simply for mentally boils down to great first step for families, say or do something. At the the community they live in. handing off our electricity is also supported by one of and people of color and but we will need to expand same time, we must call out When I was previ- grids to private corporations only two Black women cur- risking their lives to keep these types of programs, the racist dog whistles in ously in Sacramento, I also and letting these systems rently in the state legisla- the economy moving. At because the economic dev- our politics for what they worked to combat high fall by the wayside. Mov- ture, Autumn Burke. “We the onset, I was continu- astation left by the pan- are. rates of recidivism, includ- ing forward, we need to en- need Heather Hutt in Sac- ously briefed by the CDC & demic will not be erased QUALITY & EQUI- ing realignment issues, act better oversight policies ramento. We need a strong DHS regarding the corona- overnight. As a former TABLE EDUCATION organizing the Assembly and invest in maintenance and loud voice who has the virus and helped the state of small businesswoman who California’s public Select Committee on Com- and operations. experience and understands California formulate plans would’ve been devastated schools-- still recovering munity Resources Impacted .IMMIGRANT how to deal with the issues and precautions to keep us by the pandemic, provid- from the last recession and by AB109 Re-Entry as RIGHTS facing our community, our safe. ing greater aid to struggling decades of cuts-- face a tre- well as the Assembly Se- California, and Los families, our children. We The pandemic has also small and medium-sized mendous crisis confronting lect Committee on Human Angeles in particular, are cannot go backwards. In a highlighted the intense dis- Rights, Diversity and Race places that thrive because of time when our community parities in our healthcare Relations. our unparalleled diversity, our businesses are strug- system when it comes to A GREEN ENERGY powered by generations of gling, in a time when Afri- race and socioeconomic REVOLUTION hard-working, enterprising can American Women are status, an issue I am inti- The damage from cli- immigrant communities. standing strong and making mately familiar with. In the mate change isn’t in the Growing up here, it’s clear such a difference through- Senate, I brought together future, it’s here now. The that everyone deserves an out the country not having a healthcare professionals to climate crisis is wreaking opportunity to succeed, re- strong woman like Heather discuss implicit bias in the havoc on California already, gardless of their citizenship in Sacramento is disrespect- healthcare industry, espe- with worse to come. Over status. FILE PHO ful to all the strong Black cially for women and wom- the past several years, Cali- As someone who both Women who came before en of color. It’s an issue I’m fornians have experienced fought to implement the her.” Stated Kim Brown committed to continuing to firsthand some of the dri- DREAM ACT and some- and Arlington Heights tackle in the Assembly. est and hottest conditions in one who defended immi- resident who is supporting HOUSING AFFORD- Congresswoman Maxine Waters E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL state history, resulting in an grant communities from Heather Hutt for Assembly. ABILITY & HOMELESS- unprecedented frequency of the Trump Administration Heather is the former NESS businesses is tremendously the economic consequences severe droughts and fires. while in the U.S. Senate, Statewide Director for then For years, California has important to me. We must of the pandemic. While the That’s why it’s abundantly immigrant rights are tre- Senator and now Vice Pres- clearly been in a housing also ensure that the aid be- state legislature is doing clear that we need a green mendously personal to me. ident Kamala Harris. She is crisis, with a dire need for ing distributed goes to those its best to plug the bud- energy revolution that both During my time in the the first African American more affordable housing. who need it most, including get holes, our state clearly slows down climate change Senate, I helped then-Sen- woman to ever hold this Over the past several years, businesses owned by wom- needs more revenue. The and provides quality mid- ator Harris introduce the position in California’s his- our region has passed a lot en and people of color. wealthiest among us, many dle-class jobs. DONE Act, which called tory. She says that she had of bond measures calling As a SNAP activist and of whom have gained mas- Throughout my career, to immediately prohibit the an opportunity to move to for more affordable hous- former small business own- sive amounts of wealth dur- I have been at the frontlines expansion of immigration Washington D.C. and serve ing, but few have been built. er, I am deeply committed ing this crisis, need to pay of this fight. While serving detention facilities. Further, under the Biden/Harris ad- We need to ensure that to repairing and rebuilding their fair share to ensure in the Senate, it was an is- I oversaw the creation of ministration. But, her pas- these units actually get our post-pandemic econo- that a high-quality public sion and love for this com- built, and that the process my in a way that prioritizes education is available to ev- the most marginalized dur- ery California student. ing the crisis. The only way Clearly, the past year to create an economy that has been devastating for our works for everyone, not just young kids, with most stu- those at the top, is to prop- dents falling behind or stay- erly invest in the working ing stagnant academically. and middle class and ensure But we need to make sure the wealthy pay their fair the conditions for both stu- share. dents and teachers alike are That’s why in the As- safe before we return to the sembly, I am committed to classroom. Our teachers are Assemblymember Autumn Burke E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL expanding critical services now being prioritized in the Jan Perry E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL munity drove her to stay happens more quickly. sue I confronted firsthand. one of the most robust im- home and fight for the peo- Also, we must really re- When the Thomas Fire migration casework teams ple of her community. “I think what our community struck our state in 2017, in the nation to address the was born and raised in this housing looks like to ensure Donald Trump denied as- Trump Administration’s community. I raised my 3 that the so-called affordable sistance to the counties as ever-changing anti-immi- sons in this community, and housing units are actually part of his vendetta against grant policies, including I have been working and affordable for working fam- California. As a result, I regularly visiting deten- serving the residence of this ilies, particularly someone had to work with organiz- tion facilities to review the community my entire life. I making $40,000 who’s pro- ers in local communities to conditions of the detainees. cannot think of a better job viding for their family. get a FEMA Individual As- Additionally, I also orga- for me, a job that combines As someone who has Assessor Jeff Prang, former L.A. City Councilmember sistance Declaration so that nized statewide local rapid my years of experience raised my family in this Jan Perry, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Assembly- folks struggling in the after- response networks and working in Washington and community and turned my member Autumn Burke, former State Senator Rod Wright math of the fire would have deportation defense advo- in Sacramento along with house into a home, I know E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL access to resources. After cates in Fresno following my love of this community how critical it is that this experiencing this obstruc- widespread back-to-back all to serve for the better- same opportunity is pro- for working and middle- vaccine distribution, and we tion, I worked with then- raids throughout California ment of all.” Stated Hutt vided to future generations. class communities, includ- must continue to ensure that Senator Harris to institute in 2018. This convening She says that if elected Even before the pandemic, ing more aid to low-income they’re at the front of the a new office policy where led to the creation of the on day one she has a list of gentrification has been a Californians and vital sup- line so we can get the chil- anytime a fire in the state California Rapid Response top priorities that she wants deadly force for many in port to small businesses, dren back in the classroom. gets above 1000 acres, we Steering Committee which to address and here they are: the 54th District, displacing and enhancing the rights of In the Assembly, I’ll start tracking the fire’s de- directly informed DHS HEALTHCARE FOR thousands of families and working people. Important- fight to invest in the most velopment so that the office policy on deportations. I ALL small businesses. That’s ly, I will use my intimate underserved schools, re- is completely ready to reach also participated in numer- The COVID-19 crisis why while we must build knowledge of the policy- store budget cuts to higher out to FEMA for assistance ous DACA renewal clinics has laid bare a wide variety more affordable housing, making process to ensure education, and work to once the fire subsides. throughout California and of failures in our healthcare we must also preserve the that targeted assistance to make the system more af- Additionally, I also provided constituent servic- system that need to be ad- integrity of our neighbor- small businesses and oth- fordable and accessible for championed a variety of en- es to countless recipients. dressed. Now more than hoods to ensure our families ers helps those who need lower- and middle-income vironmental justice issues As your Senate State ever, we are reminded of are not priced out of their it most, and to continue California. in the State Legislature, in- Director, I worked tirelessly how connected we all are homes due to the emer- increased unemployment POLICING & CRIMI- cluding access to clean wa- to reform our immigration and how critical the need gence of luxury high rises. benefits until we can get NAL JUSTICE REFORM ter in Watts and other South system, and I would bring for universal healthcare is. Our state and our region back to work. As a mother who has Los Angeles communities the same tenacity to Sacra- If elected to the Assembly, also clearly need a much Additionally, this time had all three of my sons as well as tracking wildfires mento if elected to the As- I’m committed to ensuring more proactive approach has shown us the tremen- fall victim to senseless gun to ensure resources to com- sembly. In Sacramento, I’ll that every Californian—no to addressing homelessness dous importance of es- violence while in college, bat this ever-growing envi- fight to not only protect im- matter their income level and housing insecurity by sential workers, including I know all sides of this is- ronmental catastrophe. In migrant communities from or immigration status— investing in greater afford- often-forgotten service sue very intimately. I saw Sacramento, I will fight to ICE abuse, but also ensure can affordably access the able housing units and pre- workers who are critical to how my sons were treated accelerate California’s tran- immigrants have access to healthcare they need. ventative care like mental our day-to-day lives. Partic- like criminals by police of- sition to clean, renewable critical services, including Throughout the pan- health and emergency ser- ularly given the grotesque ficers after they were shot, energy, making sure that we the COVID-19 vaccine, demic, I worked to miti- vices. As someone who has way that the health of work- but I also saw the good cops prioritize communities that economic aid, and aid to gate the effects of the virus, personal experience with ers has been threatened who worked tirelessly to have been hardest hit by cli- small businesses. THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11

He leaves with a legacy of Cleaner Air, Achievements for Environmental Justice and Historical Inclusionary Votes For All

{continued from Pg. A-1} leadership the Black Com- of four guiding principles “When I was Chairman munity has always been at for enhancing environmen- of the Metropolitan Trans- sues and empower youth to the forefront, and his im- tal equity. portation Authority (LA drive positive change. He pact has been tremendous. “It was my true honor Metro) in 1993 we made also developed the agency’s Because of Bill’s leadership to serve as Dr. Burke’s vice a revolutionary decision Young Leaders Advisory we all can ‘breathe’ a little chair on the South Coast to transition to cleaner, al- Council to gain greater in- easier and we better un- AQMD Governing Board, ternative fuels. This was sight into the concerns, val- derstand the importance of and to see first hand an in- thanks to guidance from ues, and priorities of young- what Environmental Justice credible leader in action,” Bill Burke. He knew that er generations. really means.” stated Danny said Dr. Clark E. Parker. Black and Brown people He also established the J. Bakewell, Sr. – Executive “It has been an even greater rode our buses and were be- annual celebration of two Publisher of The Los Ange- honor to call him my friend ing exposed to toxic fumes pioneering leaders of our les Sentinel. for more than 50 years. I every day, and he urged us communities to commemo- “You have to take care wish him the very best as he to use alternative vehicles. rate their legacies not just to of the people who don’t begins this next chapter.” He was a true visionary our communities but also have the power to take care Dr. William A. Burke speaking at the Greater Los Ange- Dr. Burke’s legacy of who had the foresight to to the environment, The of themselves. You have les African American Chamber of Commerce COURTESY OF SCAQMD service to the residents and know that cleaning the air

Martin Luther King Day of to represent them in halls Burke shepherded many asthma; the introduction of businesses of the South and protecting the people Remembrance and the Ce- that they sometimes are not successful programs and the Helping Hands Initia- Coast Air district resulted meant transitioning away sar Chavez Day of Remem- represented in. Because if in many clean air benefits from diesel,” said Former brance. At these two events you don’t do that, you’re including: Los Angeles City Council- South Coast AQMD also not really on a life mission • The passing of 268 man Richard Alatorre. gives awards to individuals that’s worthwhile,” said Dr. rules adopted or amended, At his last Govern-

Dr. William A. Burke, Mayor Willie Brown, Dr. Clark Parker Sr. and Lisha Smith. COURTESY OF SCAQMD including 23 on air toxics. ing Board meeting, board • Emissions reduc- members, agency staff and tions of 270 tons of voli- members of the public ex- who exemplify the teach- Burke. tale organic compounds per tended a heartfelt thank you ings of these two great men Dr. Burke was appoint- day; 250 tons of particulate to Dr. Burke for his leading but also leaders in their own ed to the AQMD Board Dr. William A. Burke speaking at the Greater Los Ange- matter per day, and 100 tons the charge to make the air right in cleaning the air we by then Speaker Willie L. les African American Chamber of Commerce. COURTESY OF SCAQMD of nitrogen of oxides (NOx) cleaner for all who breathe breathe. Brown, Jr. “When I ap- per day from actions during the air in Southern Cali- “Dr. William Burke has pointed Bill in 1993, I knew initiatives for improving tive to sponsor green job his tenure. fornia. His hard work and served the AQMD Board he would be a true cham- air quality including: the training during the Great • Close to $2 bil- commitment to making the and all of Southern Cali- pion for the people,” said expanding the South Coast Recession of 2009; a call for lion in technology incentive world a better place for all fornia with unprecedented Willie L. Brown, Jr. “As AQMD’s monitoring of air incentives for the clean-up, funding distributed. has made the agency more consistency and an unwaiv- my longest serving appoin- pollution in areas known as removal and replacement • More than 35,000 aware of air quality issues ering commitment to pro- tee, he has taken incredible toxic hot spots; the estab- of diesel engines; an eight- pieces of polluting, older in disadvantaged communi- vide inclusionary services steps toward protecting the lishment of the Asthma and point initiative reviewing equipment exchanged or ties, and more responsive to and resources to all. Our Black community and all Outdoor Air Quality Con- regulations governing toxic upgraded to cleaner tech- residents of communities of community is often the last underserved communities sortium to better understand air pollutants linked to can- nologies resulting in 16,000 color. His legacy will ben- on the list to be thought of color.” the relationship between cer and birth defects; and, tons per year of NOx re- efit many generations to of, but under Dr. Burke’s During his tenure, Dr. air pollution exposure and the proposal and adoption duced. come.

Its leaders aim to Usher in a new era of banking for South Los Angeles

{continued from Pg. A-1} Development. tools, different classes, re- sources, and other things The community center, for the community to un- The new community located on 4401 Crenshaw derstand how to budget center is part of JPMor- Boulevard, marked its of- and how to manage their gan Chase’s $30 billion ficial grand opening last finances successfully,” said five-year commitment to week with an official rib- Christanne Fuston, Cren- advance racial equity and bon cutting ceremony. The shaw Branch Manager for close the racial wealth gap event was a true celebra- Chase. by bringing more opportu- tion for the Crenshaw and With so many local nities to diverse and under- South Los Angeles com- businesses struggling from served communities, like munity, featuring messages pandemic, the new commu- South Los Angeles where from local business leaders nity center will also offer 19% of the people live be- and other luminaries from mentors to entrepreneurs low the poverty line. across greater Los Angeles, Crenshaw Community Center Leadership Team from left to right: Vicky Trinidad, Bar- who want to start their own “Crenshaw is one of the including U.S. Congress- on Lee, Christanne Fuston, Adan Torres, Clayton Arzu, Tomara Rutledge, Anaya Walker small business. most culturally significant woman Karen Bass, former & Olga Soto PHOTO COURTESY OF JPMORGAN CHASE At the ribbon cutting and influential places in professional athletes, Derek event, local small business America. Our new Com- Fisher and Marcellus Wiley, the understanding of money The community center how to open a savings ac- owners were also there munity Center in Crenshaw and Hollywood actor Kevin and financial literacy. So, will offer traditional bank- count, how to build a bud- speaking about the impor- reaffirms our commitment Hart. looking back on those times ing services but it will also get, improving your credit tance and the need to invest to helping the community Wiley, in his remarks, and seeing this [community have other innovative fea- score, and how to save to and believe in the commu- grow. We want to help said he never had any fi- center] in front us, everyone tures like a tech bar and free buy a house. nity. Dulan’s on Crenshaw people build a strong finan- nancial mentors growing needs to understand how Wi-Fi for the public. The “A lot of our families are and South LA Cafe were cial foundation so they can up, and so, he preached the having a community center center also boasts a com- living from paycheck-to- present. thrive and build wealth,” importance of using valu- like this at your doorstep, munity living room with paycheck. A lot of people “I think the new Chase said Lawrence Bailey, able financial resources lo- one can improve the finan- sofas and auditorium-like needed the stimulus money. Bank community center ap- Chase’s nationwide head of cated in your neighborhood. cial standing of our com- space to offer public work- So, with that we have to Community and Business “Never was I introduced to munity,” said Wiley. shops on subjects such as, be able to provide savings {See CHASE C-5} A-10THURSDAY, LOS MAY ANGELES 13, 2021 SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, LA SENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-12 2013 Price Dedicates Lillian Mobley Family Housing ‘A Bridge Home’ is the first shelter for families in Council District 9

{continued from Pg. A-1} noted Mitchell. county along with HOP- Lillian “Mama” Mob- ICS (Homeless Outreach this site was named after a ley was renowned in South Program Integrated Care pillar, who made every ef- Los Angeles for her work System) and LAHSA (Los fort to uplift society and on behalf of the less fortu- Angeles Homeless Services loved and cared for people nate through the founding Authority. Veronica Lewis, whoever they were. She of several organizations. HOPICS executive direc- played an important role She is credited with leading tor, and Molly Rysman, in founding Charles Drew the effort to construct Mar- LAHSA chief programs University and MLK Hos- tin Luther King Jr. (MLK) officer, also participated in pital. Mrs. Mobley was Hospital and the Charles the dedication. about caring and connect- Drew University Medical Others sharing remarks ing and we’re so excited School. at the ceremony included about today,” added Price. She also lent her tal- Jose “Che” Ramirez, L.A. “Mrs. Mobley was a ents to a range of nonprof- deputy mayor for home- teacher to all of us. It gives its including Brotherhood lessness initiatives; Chioma me immense pride to be Crusade, Grandma Hands, Councilmember Curren Price stands in front of the Lillian Mobley Family Hous- Agbahiwe, Mobley’s great- here with you to talk about Mothers in Action, the Lil- ing, which will provide shelter for 15 families. COURTESY PHOTO niece and director of the issues that were near and lian Mobley South Cen- Lillian Mobley Multipur- dear to her life. We still tral Multipurpose Center, In a 2011 Sentinel in- have worked together over ‘shero.’ I love her, I honor pose Center in South L.A.; have far too many people Southwest College, Watts terview, a day before Mob- the past 30 years... We her and I look forward to and a resident of Lillian founded Black Women’s working with her for many Mobley Family Housing, Forum together; we have years to come.” who conveyed her appre- marched, fought and sac- Lillian Mobley Family ciation for HOPICS’ on-site rificed for our people and Housing was a collabora- services at the new facility. our community. She is my tion of Los Angeles city and “It’s a blessing to have a second chance in life. This program helped me in find- ing permanent housing, job training and education for my children. I appreciate being able to stay in a home named after such a beautiful spirit as Mrs. Mobley,” said the mother of three. The new housing project is the second ABH site in District 9. Last year, Price spearheaded the opening Members of the Mobley family join Councilmember Price at the dedication cer- of a shelter on Hope Street emony. COURTESY PHOTO that can house up to 100 men and women. During his tenure, Price said, “I’ve that need facilities like this Labor Community Action ley’s passing in June of that been able to approve 2,400 one. This is an example of Committee, Watts Learn- year, U.S. Congresswoman units of housing in CD 9 to your government working ing Center and the Southern Maxine Waters described get our neighbors off the for you and providing op- Christian Leadership Con- Mobley as “one of my clos- street.” portunities for families,” ference. est and dearest friends. We Lillian Mobley COURTESY PHOTO Connect And Engage For Business Growth Industry expert outlines strategies to build better business relationships

contractors to grow and go ments is to develop direct knowing the issues that are As a part of understand- to the next level of busi- connections that get busi- affecting the marketplace. ing the marketplace, Chavez ness through contracts with ness owners to a place Having this inside “intel” said it’s important for busi- major construction firms,” where they have access to will save time and allow for ness owners to analyze the said MWIS president In- an opportunity, whether it’s meaningful and construc- competition, as well as their grid Merriwether. “Hav- directly with an agency, di- tive dialogue with potential own position in the indus- ing business relationship rectly with the general con- clients from the beginning try. She advises business experts work with our con- tractor or a subcontractor Chavez said. owners to spend time un- tractors gives them insight said Chavez. Equally important is derstanding what the com- on how to position their The workshop detailed researching potential cli- petition is doing, not in an business and stand out from the three conditions of a ents’ internal and external effort to clone their work, the competition.” building a business rela- resources. Companies that but to be better equipped to Chavez is an 18-year tionship: condition of the have billions to spend on compete against them. veteran in the construction client, condition of the procurement opportunities Managing customer ex- industry and serves as a market and condition of the but have weak or limited pectation is also important

Priscilla Chavez COURTESY PHOTO board member for the LA deal. internal infrastructure to in building and maintain- Trade Technical College In the initial stage of manage contracts are not a ing business relationships. Sentinel newS Service tion business development Foundation and the Women a business relationship, good prospect according to Providing a customer with manager Priscilla Chavez Business Enterprise Coun- Chavez said there must Chavez. Conversely, small more than they thought they Small business own- shared valuable strategies cil. As PCL Construction’s be intentional prepara- businesses need to also be would get is the key to re- ers who want to land large and techniques. (PCL) Manager, Business tion. “You can’t be upset realistic about their inter- peat business and business contracts should become The Contractor Net- Development, Chavez fo- if an introduction didn’t go nal capacity to handle the growth. As business own- experts in the art of build- working and Relationship cuses on driving industry the way you wanted if you demands of large contracts. ers begin engaging with cli- ing meaningful business Building Workshop was relationships, maintaining didn’t prepare for it.” She This should be taken into ents, they have the oppor- connections based on inten- presented by the City of Los market presence and vis- advises business owners to account when considering tunity to become a trusted tional client engagement. Angeles and Los Angeles ibility and driving the com- do their homework before what businesses to pursue advisor which is the peak This was the message at Metro Contractor Devel- pany’s business initiatives. the initial meeting. and how to be intentional of any business relationship Merriwether Williams In- opment and Bonding Pro- PCL Construction is one of Business owners should about relationship building. Chavez said. surance Service’s (MWIS) grams as a part of its new the top ten general contrac- start out with a good under- “You have to make sure For more information training workshop for con- marketing series of work- tors in California and across standing of the condition of you’re ready when your on MWIS Contractor De- struction contractors on shops and training. the U.S. with affiliate offic- marketplace by conduct- name is called, because you velopment and Bonding April 21. During the hour- “One of Merriwether es in the Caribbean, Canada ing basic online research. really only get one chance Program, visit mwisinfo@ long contractor networking Williams’ top priorities is and Australia. This includes analyzing at bat,” Chavez said. “You imwis.com or call (213) and relationship building to prepare minority, veteran The goal of building the region, the market sec- should be ready to hit a 258-3000. workshop, PCL Construc- and women construction relationships and engage- tor, the client’s industry and grand slam.” 54th Assembly District Special Election Voting Locations

Name Address City Zip Additional Info Wait Time Code West Los Angeles 10100 Jefferson Culver 90230 Instrumental Rehearsal Hall FA 104 Hours: May 8 - 15 min or less College Blvd City May 17: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, May 18: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Barrington Recreation 333 S Los 90049 Gymnasium Hours: May 18: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM CLOSED Wait time Center Barrington Ave Angeles unavailable FAME Renaissance 1968 W Adams Los 90018 Media Center A and B Hours: May 8 - May 17: 15 min or less Center Blvd Angeles 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, May 18: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Felicia Mahood 11338 Santa Los 90025 Lobby Hours: May 8 - May 17: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 15 min or less Multipurpose Center Monica Blvd Angeles May 18: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Grace United 4112 W Los 90043 Fellowship Hall Hours: May 18: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM CLOSED Wait time Methodist Church Slauson Ave Angeles unavailable IMAN Cultural Center 3376 Motor Ave Los 90034 Community Room Hours: May 8 - May 17: 10:00 15 min or less Angeles AM - 7:00 PM, May 18: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Mar Vista Recreation 11430 Los 90066 Large Gymnasium Hours: May 18: 7:00 AM - 8:00 CLOSED Wait time Center Woodbine St Angeles PM unavailable Playa Las Tunas 1911 4th Ave Los 90018 Main Room Hours: May 8 - May 17: 10:00 AM - 15 min or less Banquet Hall Angeles 7:00 PM, May 18: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Vineyard Recreation 2942 Vineyard Los 90016 Gymnasium Hours: May 18: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM CLOSED Wait time Center Ave Angeles unavailable Vista Del Mar Child and 3200 Motor Ave Los 90034 Gymnasium Hours: May 18: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM CLOSED Wait time Family Services Angeles unavailable LA County RR/CC 12400 Imperial Norwalk 90650 Room 3002 Hours: April 19-May 17: 8:00 AM – 5:00 Wait time Hwy PM (Closed Saturday-Sunday); May 18: 7 AM – 8 unavailable PM

FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-1 Ex-NBA Coach Spreads the Word About Rare Heart Disease Affecting Blacks

By Antonio RAy HARvey the main pumping chamber was selected the 12th pick California Black Media of the heart. ATTR-CM, the in the first round of the amyloid protein is made 1968 NBA Draft by the Don Chaney learned to of transthyretin, a protein Boston Celtics. The Hous- play basketball while grow- found in the blood that ton Mavericks of the Amer- ing up in Baton Rouge, La. transports important body ican Basketball Association He became a skilled baller fluids. also drafted him that year. and played the game at The amyloid protein de- A defensive specialist, the University of Houston. posits cause the heart walls Chaney won an NBA title Then, he went on to have a to become stiff, resulting in with the Celtics in 1969 successful career as a point the inability of the left ven- and 1974. After he retired guard -- and later a coach -- tricle to properly relax, fill in 1979, he spent 22 years in the National Basketball with blood and adequately coaching, including 12 Association (NBA). squeeze to pump blood out years as a head coach in the At 75, when Chaney of the heart. NBA for the Los Angeles was retired and ready to Dr. Kevin Williams, Clippers, Houston Rockets, settle down and enjoy his the Chief Medical OfficerDetroit Pistons, and New newfound leisure when he for Rare Disease at the bio- York Knicks. had to acquire knowledge technology company Pfiz- Since 2004, Chaney about an issue that has er, says his research shows has relatively enjoyed re- nothing to do with sports that ATTR-CM’s symptoms tirement, but his heart and everything to do with are similar to those of more condition was always a healthy living. common causes of heart concern. Fatigue, palpita- In 2019, Chaney was failure such as fatigue, tions, shortness of breath, diagnosed with hereditary shortness of breath, and and swollen ankles were Transthyretin Amyloid Car- swelling in the lower legs. something he thought was diomyopathy (ATTR-CM), He also said that the years of physically playing a rare but life-threatening disease that can lead to heart failure. It dispropor- tionately impacts African Americans. Don Chaney wants to share his experience with ATTR-CM to help African Americans

Now, Chaney’s looks at understand the disease. FILE PHOTO raising awareness about the disease as a new style of associated with hereditary misdiagnosis. But if symp- has told members of his coaching. He said the rare ATTR-CM is found almost toms seem unrelated it is family. ‘I’m still going to disease is something that exclusively in people of best to visit a primary care press the issues to get them “the average Black family” African or Afro-Caribbean doctor or an experienced tested.” should take “extremely se- descent. cardiologist to discuss AT- While managing his riously.” It took more than 10 TR-CM, Chaney said. ATTR-CM symptoms, “It is a process. Every years to receive the right In the United States, Chaney spends time taking time I have an opportunity diagnosis despite knowing Hereditary ATTR-CM oc- his grandchildren to NBA to bring it up and spread his family’s history of heart curs in African Americans games in the Houston area. awareness about the dis- failure and experiencing (prevalent in approximate- He also restores antique ease, I try my best to do heart-related symptoms, ly 1 in 25) and in older automobiles, participates it,” Chaney told California (R) Don Chaney FILE PHOTO Chaney said. patients who may be mis- in horseback riding, and is Black Media (CBM) during “It’s probably because diagnosed with high blood constantly testing his fish- a virtual interview. “The symptoms are not com- the games of basketball. He African Americans don’t pressure-related heart dis- ing skills. biggest thing is that the monly perceived to be learned it was much deeper tell doctors everything ease. His wife Jackie Chaney Black community has the linked to a heart condition than the sports. that’s going on with them,” Chaney said he is is now his primary caregiv- highest rate of heart disease — like carpal tunnel syn- “I was dealing with all he said. “I’m guilty of it, “stressed to a degree” be- er and she is the one that in the United States. Doc- drome (numbness, tingling, these issues, but I hadn’t too. They gave me some cause he also has been calls the shots, he said. tors are seldom aware of or pain in the fingers), bicep really made all the con- medicine but that didn’t re- spending time to get his “I do a lot of things the fact that this particular tendon rupture, gastrointes- nections,” Chaney told ally help much until they family into testing mode within reason,” Chaney disease exists. They don’t tinal issues (constipation, CBM. “I just assumed all did further testing. It went since the disease is he- said. “I used to jump out look for it. So, if you’re not diarrhea, and nausea), and the symptoms were from beyond that. I actually had reditary. His sister’s and of airplanes. But I don’t looking for (ATTR-CM) lumbar spinal stenosis (a my years of pounding on heart disease. You just have daughter’s tests came back do that anymore. My wife the floor in professional to tell your doctors every- negative. He’s still waiting monitors my condition, basketball. I thought it was thing.” on his sons to go through makes sure I see the doc- normal. If I had known this, Awareness of ATTR- the process. tor, and sees to it that I take I could have started treat- CM among both patients “They may not have it. my medication. I get a lot ment earlier.” and some doctors remains But the disease is still pres- of help from a lot of people While he made numer- low, which in Chaney’s ent (in the family) and you around here. I’m really en- ous visits to the doctors to case and many others, could pass it down to your joying my life.” attend to his medical issues, could lead to delayed or children,” Chaney said he Chaney said he started to “put the pieces” together after he began to share his family’s past with cardiolo- gists. Chaney’s mother and grandmother passed away due to heart disease. Back when they were alive, he recalled them complain- ing about having the same symptoms - fatigue, short- ness of breath, swollen ankles and knees - he was experiencing. “The symptoms are similar,” Chaney said. ‘When you throw in car- pal tunnel syndrome along with fatigue and palpita- tions... that pushes you into another category. So, I had some tests and found out the scary part that it was Don Chaney FILE PHOTO hereditary. We went on to try to manage it from that you’re not going to get the narrowing of the open spac- point on.” correct diagnosis.” es in the lower spine). There are two types ATTR-CM) is an under- “All of these factors of ATTR-CM, wild-type, diagnosed and potentially can lead to delays in diag- and hereditary. Wild-type fatal disease, according to nosis or misdiagnosis,” said is thought to be the most the American Heart As- Williams, who is a Black common form of ATTR- sociation, the nation’s old- medical doctor. “In the Af- CM and is mostly associ- est and largest voluntary rican American community, ated with men over the age organization dedicated to it’s important to fully ex- of 60. fighting heart disease plore and the underlying cause Hereditary ATTR-CM stroke. of these conditions with the is inherited from a relative The disease is charac- help of a cardiologist.” and is due to genetics, af- terized by deposits of amy- After his collegiate fecting both men and wom- loid protein fibrils in the days at the University of en. 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By CoRa JaCkSon-FoSSett said that the FBI’s goal is “to provide safety Religion Editor for the community.” “My passion was born out of grass roots Tense, strained and hostile are apt descriptions community work. My first job out of col - of the relationship between the Black community lege was working in a group home with and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. at-risk juvenile males. My life’s work and Under J. Edgar Hoover, the agency’s inaugural experience has been centered around com- director, African Americans were hounded, tar- munity outreach.” geted and treated with contempt. In the minds of Tamburrino remarked, “Bringing us many Blacks, little has changed over the years and together today is what we need to do. We the FBI is still considered “the enemy” or at least, need to integrate our thoughts to put our “not a friend.” children in a better spot.” He also recalled Hoping to adjust that viewpoint, the Rev. Dr. that his passion for civil rights stemmed Damali Najuma Smith-Pollard invited FBI execs from viewing the film, “Mississippi Burn- in Southern California to discuss the Bureau’s in- ing,” as a teen. teractions with minorities and enlighten the com- “I was drawn to the civil rights move- munity about the country’s most well-known law ment and drawn to the FBI because of the enforcement arm. high standards we have to make things bet- Smith-Pollard, who serves as program man- ter for the community,” he said. “And we’re ager of USC’s Cecil Murray Center for Commu- always working towards innovative strate- nity Engagement, moderated the session entitled, gies to make things better for our organiza- “Faith Leadership Engagement with the FBI” on tion.” April 21. The presentation was part of the Criti- Outlining his reasons for reaching out cal Conversations series sponsored by university’s to the FBI, Sanders said, “One of the things Center for Religion and Civic Culture. we recognized, as far as the community in The participants were the Rev. Gregory Sanders, pastor of The Rock Christian Fel - Long Beach, is that we needed a bigger blanket of crime prevention to cover us. My heart lowship in Long Beach and president of the Long Beach Ministers Alliance; Christy is to engage our community’s safety through violence prevention.” Johnson, newly appointed assistant director of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office and He continued, “The FBI is critical in helping us, not only with hate crimes and con- 21-years veteran of the agency; George Boykins, a supervisory special agent who joinedstitutional violations, but also in oversight and building relational equity with our police the FBI in 2009 and oversees their Violent Crimes Squad in Orange County; and Saldepartment.” Tamburrino, supervisory special agent of the Civil Rights Program in the FBI’s L.A. field Addressing what she called “the elephant in the room,” Smith-Pollard said there is a office. long history of mistrust between the community and the FBI, so she asked, “Why now is Explaining the reason behind the session, Smith-Pollard said, “We know that histori- it important for the FBI to begin to build bridges and create trust?” cally, the community and FBI do not have the best relationship. But we do believe that Boykins agreed with Smith-Pollard and said that in light of police brutality protests we’re in a time where we can collectively turn the page and look at new ways of building and the Chauvin verdict, it was time to work on connecting law enforcement with the relationships and strengthening together.” community. “The faith-based engagement is essential to this mission,” he said. Smith-Pollard asked the panelists, “What is the FBI’s role and commitment to local Regarding the training of agents in diversity issues, Johnson shared that the FBI is communities in building this bridge to communication?” prioritizing that area in its recruitment of a range of ethnicities as well as individuals who Johnson replied, “My number one role is to make sure we are engaging in sessions possess broader experiences and viewpoints. “Every day is a day to continue to build like this. mutual understanding. We’re getting much better in having the difficult conversations.” “It is a critical moment in history for all of us. George Floyd’s death is a stark re- As the session concluded, Smith-Pollard acknowledged the contributions of Martice minder that we must continue this work…to ensure the safety of our communities. Our D. Hawkins, who performs community outreach for the FBI’s L.A. field office and plays commitment is to reach out with our resources to engage in impactful conversations, a critical role in linking the agency with community leaders. educating people on crimes so we can prevent them,” Johnson said. Urging the audience to reach out to the agency, Smith-Pollard added, “We hope to Admitting he was all about “connecting law enforcement with community,” Boykins build trust, without forgetting,” said Smith-Pollard. “Please engage with our FBI.”

By Rev. DR. MaRy S. MinoR There was a lot going on feel sorry for someone who The same with our lives. the word of God — Psalm perclips and soldered them Contributing Writer in Jerusalem: Jesus was does not believe in God. Fear and doubt do not cease119. The Psalm emphasizes together. When I looked at crucified and dead. They His live as one without to exist. What happens is God’s Word as the word this physical model, when I Scripture: Luke 24:45, NIV body was missing from the hope. Put your hope and you decide that God’s love of life. The Psalm draws touched the physical mod- sealed tomb. Mary Mag- trust in God! and your faith in God takes attention to God’s direc- el, my mind’s eye opened People have varying dalene said she saw Jesus Depend on your friend. over. You believe that with- tives for life, which calls and I understood. I repeat- opinions about what is hap- alive. The Jewish religious Jesus is a friend who sticks out faith, it is impossible to for obedience. The Psalm ed that class and received pening in our society. A leaders were looking for Je- closer than a brother. Jesus please God. prioritizes God’s promises, a “B” in theory and an “A” lot is happening: The per- sus’ disciples to kill them, The Jewish religious which calls for faith. in lab. petuation of “The Big Lie.” too. So, the followers of Je- leaders were afraid of Je- A person whose mind is Then Jesus opened their Protests. Press Confer- sus hid in a room behind a sus’ potential influence filled with the junk food of minds so they could under- ences. Gun violence: police locked door. with the people. So, they doubt, fear, worry, and de- stand the Scriptures [The shoot unarmed Black men Two men on the road killed him. The govern- pression is starved and will Law of Moses, the Proph- and boys; public attacks to Emmaus encountered ment was afraid of Dr. suffer severely. The per- ets, and the Psalms]. They and shootings of Asian Jesus. When Jesus was King’s potential influ- son with the malnourished understood how the Scrip- Americans and Pacific- atIs the dinner table with ence with the people. mind feeds on the wrong tures foretold of the Mes- landers (AAPI); a man hadthem, He took bread, gave So, they killed him. types of food — the junk siah in all three sections. a bad day, so he went to a thanks, broke it and gave Many people are food of lies, deception and Jesus explained the Scrip- grocery store and shot and it to them. Then their eyes afraid of the divisiveness. When your tures to them just like he killed innocent people; and were opened and they rec- Black man’s mind is malnourished, it explained it to the two men disgruntled employees shot ognized Him. Jesus van- potential in- produces racism, sexism, on the Emmaus Road. and killed their managers ished. The two men got up fluence withand all types of schisms, Some people’s minds and co-workers and them- and ran back to Jerusalem other people bigotry, xenophobia, ho- are blocked! They are en- selves. to tell the others. While of color. So, mophobia, hatred and prej- cumbered by emotional As I read Facebook, they were talking about all they kill his udices. trauma, bound by bad be- Twitter, newspapers, and that happened, Jesus stood seed. Be careful. Don’t let liefs, fettered by fears, emails, as I listened to newsamong them and said to Stop the devil use you. What chained by generational reports on the television, them,“Peace be with you.” doubting are you eating? “Do youcurses, and paralyzed by radio and social media, as They were all both startled and sec- have anything to eat?” Get passed-down prejudices. I talked to family mem- and frightened. Peace? ond guessing a nice plate of God’ s word Some people will re- bers, friends, and strangers, How can we have peace in won’t lie to you. He told yourself. See your poten- and feast on it. It’s nourish- main blocked and clogged. each person’s comments is the midst of all that is going the disciples, “If it were not tial. Others are afraid of ing for the body, mind, and But, if you want to change, filtered through the lens of on? Peace? so, I would have told you.” your potential. There’s not soul. there is power in the pres- his/her experience. As Jesus stood among Indeed, we have a friend in enough room in your mind After Jesus dealt with ence of Jesus. There is Some are outraged! them, he asked them three Jesus. Greater love has no for fear and doubt and faith. their obstructions — things power in the name of Jesus. Others are exhausted! questions: (1) “Why are one that this: to lay down You must decide which one that kept them from hear- There is power in a rela- Many are fearful! And you troubled?” (2) “Why one’s life for one’s friend will reside there. Having ing and receiving what Je- tionship with Jesus. There all agree that enough is do doubts rise in your (John 15:13). Jesus is a problems deciding? Pray sus came to reveal to them, is power in the Word of enough! You agree that minds?” and (3) “Do youfriend you can depend on. and ask the Lord, “IncreaseJesus opened their minds. God. enough is enough! Enough have anything here to eat?” Depend on your future. my faith!” The three questions were If you want to move gun violence! Enough in- Jesus knew their emo- Jesus told his disciples “I “Do you have anything the three keys that unlocked forward in life, allow Je- justices! Enough people tional and mental state of go to prepare a place for here to eat?” In the context their minds. sus to open your mind. If dying from the Novel CO- mind. So, he asked them, you.” Our future is as clear of the scripture text, the In college, I took a you want to move forward VID-19 virus! Enough sys- “Why are you troubled?” as our faith. Our presence disciples gave Jesus a piece Physics class. This class in life, allow Jesus to open temic racism! Enough eco- Didn’t they remember what ought to be inspired by our of broiled fish to eat. Jesus had two parts, theory and your heart. If you want to nomic inequities! Enough Jesus told them as recorded past. The disciples had no ate it to prove to them that lab. For some reason, I be used by God, let the love domestic killings, hatred, by John in 14:1: “Let not reason to be troubled, be- He was very much alive could not understand the of God flow into your heart poverty, and foreign wars! your heart be troubled.” cause Jesus was with them. and in a human body. If Hetheoretical part of the class, so that He can change your ENOUGH! I once heard Bishop “Why do doubts rise in were a ghost, they would but the practical part - the mind and your thoughts Since we are fed up with T. Larry Kirkland say this your minds?” Jesus knew have seen the food float- lab - was a breeze. When I and your heart. Just like negativities, give us more about John 14:1-6 - Jesus they were filled with doubting in His transparent body. received my grade for this God opened the sealed positivities. Give more gave the disciples the anti- because he knew they were The question, “Do you class, I failed the theory, grave that contained Jesus’ love! Give more tolerance! dote for a troubled heart. To afraid. He especially knew have anything here to eat” but I received an “A” in body, God will open your Give more compassion! paraphrase him, depend on that Thomas had doubts. (using my sanctified imagi- lab. How could this be? I closed mind! Give more faith and hope! your faith, depend on your So, he dealt with their nation) could spiritually be was an “A” student! Lord, open our minds! Give more understanding! friend, and depend on your doubts. He gave them tan- rephrased to “Do you have I discovered my mind’s Lord, open our hearts! In GOD, please, OPEN OUR future. gible proof of his identity. any spiritual food to eat?” eye was closed. I could not the name of Jesus, Amen! MINDS to see others as Depend on your faith: Listen! Look! Touch! Be- Just as physical food nour- understand the concept of You see them! Believe God. Trust God. lieve! ishes the mind and body, three-dimensional space. The Rev. Dr. Mary S. It’s still the evening of Believe in God. Believe Fear and doubt cannot spiritual food nourishes the In my mind, I couldMinor notis the senior pastor the first day of the week Jesus. Trust Jesus. Believe co-exist with faith. If you mind and soul. understand the x, y, and z of Brookins-Kirkland Com- — Sunday evening — the in Jesus. Believe and hope have faith, you are able to The disciples forgot planes. So, I made a physi- munity AME Church in Los day of Jesus’ resurrection. that things will get better. I overcome fear and doubt. about the devotional on cal model. I told some pa- Angeles. C-1 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 •DR. MAULANA KARENGA•

It is the critical and inci- sies about the imagined in- death.” ism and the damage and and degradation and for sive character of his under- nocence of the country. In- Malcolm starts by as- devastation this imposes on freedom, justice and equal- standing of us, society and deed, he says that the seeds serting that racism and the the lives and lands of the ity. He wants us to love and the world that gives Min. of racism have been deeply White supremacy that it is people, whether in brutally respect each other and to Malcolm’s message and planted in this country since founded in and fosters is occupied Haiti, Palestine boldly and defiantly take insights, their instructive its beginning with genocide, systemic, not simply per- or Uighur land (Xijiang) in this oath and honor it: “We and enduring relevance. enslavement and oppres- sonal, psychological or epi- China. declare our rights on this So, whether we raise his sions of various kinds. And sodic. “The entire Ameri- Haji Malcolm, speaking earth to be a human being, life and legacy as lesson, this holds true regardless of can economy is based on as a noble witness for his to be respected as a hu- model or mirror during the Mitch McConnell and Tim white supremacy,” he says, people and his Islamic faith man being, to be given the days and months we mark Scott’s self-deluding and as is America’s religious imagined a world without rights of a human being in his birth and martyrdom or dishonest denial and Joe philosophy, political foun- racism and the “oppression, this society, on this earth, in any other times, his voice Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ dation, social philosophy, exploitation and degrada- this day which we intend to is of great, promising and strategic denial to appease and educational system. tion” it practices, promotes bring into existence by any perennial value. As we once the rabidly and reservedly DR. MAULANA KARENGA And whether it is raw rac- and perpetuates. He holds means necessary.” again find America faced unrepentant and to avoid ism of the outward racist out hope that through righ- “Freedom by any means with the choice and chal- being labeled and opposed with the following analogy. or a hypocritical and hid- teous and relentless strug- necessary” was his constant lenge to concede and begin as anti-American. He says, “My friends if you den or disguised racism, he gle, we can radically reorder battle cry. And it has two es- in earnest to correct and rid But Malcolm will not see a man attired in white tells us, “It doesn’t alter the the structure and process sential meanings. It means herself of her systemic rac- deny America’s racism in with a sharp instrument, basic immorality of white of things in more humane, first, by whatever means ism, Seba Malcolm’s teach- delusion, dishonesty or for bending over someone who supremacy” and its anti-hu- hopeful and history alter- the oppressor compels us ings in talk, text and living strategic appeasement, for is prostrate on a table, your man imposition of force and ing ways. He believed that to take to win our freedom. practice offer us insights he realizes its deadly and lack of understanding might violence, its dishonest and we could develop a new But equally important and and understanding of the destructive character. And compel you to shout ‘mur- self-stroking ideological logic of liberation, think for perhaps more important, it problem itself, and our re- he puts America on trial as derer’. But when you know justification, and its brutal ourselves and “change our means by any service and sponsibility to continue the a continuing and compel- the place is a hospital, the institutional processes and thinking by liberating our sacrifice required of us to struggle, keep the faith and ling prosecutor, concerned sleeping man is a patient, practices of domination, de- minds through the study of secure and sustain this sa- hold the line until victory is with the well-being and the man attired is a surgeon privation and degradation. philosophies, psychologies, cred right of ours and every achieved. health conditions of his and the sharp instrument Min. Malcolm cites cultures and languages that human being – to be free Malcolm’s critical stud- people and the social condi- must be used to perform the police violence ap- don’t come from our racist from all that oppresses, ex- ies and lived-experience tions of the society which some surgery that is nec- proved by the White pub- oppressor.” ploits and degrades and to compel him to conclude that are both pathological and essary to save the patient’s lic; the educational system Also, Min. Malcolm be free to develop, flourish America is a sick society. pathogenic, sick itself and life, you can then accept that savages the mind and held out hope that “the and come into the fullness Thus, he says “Uncle Sam causing sickness in others. that although the operation breaks the spirit of our whites of the younger gen- of ourselves. is sick with racism plaguing Thus, he is both prosecutor is very painful, it must be children and youth; the erations in colleges and America like an incurable and injured physician. Like performed.” political system that sup- universities” would em- Dr. Maulana Karenga, cancer.” From the incep- his people, of whom he is a Min. Malcolm’s sharp presses our voice and vote; brace and act on the truth Professor and Chair of tion of his conscious and deeply rooted part, he and instrument is his compel- the media that distorts and and tragic consequences Africana Studies, Califor- committed life as a Muslim they are injured physicians ling critique of domination criminalizes our identity of America’s racism and nia State University-Long minister and teacher, he has who must heal, repair, re- which he defines as “sharp and interests; an economy join the struggle against Beach; Executive Direc- been central to the struggle new and remake themselves truth,” a scalpel and sword that exploits and deprives it, as “the only way left to tor, African American Cul- to expose and end racism in the process and practice which he wields with sur- us of a life of dignity and America to ward off the di- tural Center (Us); Creator which he saw as both a sys- of repairing, renewing and gical precision, unmasking decency; and the churches saster that racism inevitably of Kwanzaa; and author temic killer and suppressor remaking the sick, rac- racism in America and in its which abandon their moral must lead to.” But in the of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- of Blacks and other peoples ist and oppressive society self-deceiving claims of in- responsibility to support final analysis, Min. Mal- tion of Family, Community of color and the self-delud- which wounds and kills us. nocence. He states that the and ally in radical struggle colm, our honored teacher, and Culture and Essays ing and suicidal practice Indeed, Min. Malcolm sharp and incisive truth he with the downtrodden, poor reminds and reassures us on Struggle: Position and of society against itself. defines himself and his speaks “is like a two-edged and disempowered. He that we are our own libera- Analysis, www.AfricanA- Indeed, unchecked and role of speaking truth to the sword. It cuts into you. It speaks too of not only the tors. He tells and teaches us mericanCulturalCenter-LA. unrepentant “racism leads people and truth to power in causes you great pain, but if domestic problem and op- that “the key to our success org; www.OfficialKwan- America (down) the suicide similar terms. He says early you can take it, it will cure pression posed by racism, lies in united action” in our zaaWebsite.org; www. path” and we are compelled in his mission that he rec- you and save you from what but also its reach abroad as struggle against America’s MaulanaKarenga.org. to resist it. ognizes that people might otherwise would be certain imperialism and colonial- oppression, exploitation The message Malcolm mistakenly see him as anti- constantly delivered to the white, a teacher of hate, and •BEN JEALOUS• guardians of the gates of a “reverse racist,” but he is systemic racism was that neither. It is only America’s they should not delude misunderstanding of his themselves or reassure mission and meaning that themselves with lies and makes it see and pose him the comfort food of fanta- as such. He explains this

the Los AngeLes sentineL Thanks to the voters who nesota AFL-CIO has called “Patterns and practices” elected President Joe Biden the city’s police union a investigations can lead to and Vice President Kamala white supremacist-led orga- consent decrees--agree- Harris, we now have a De- nization. ments that require police partment of Justice that ac- The Justice Department departments to change the tually cares about justice. has also launched an inves- way they operate, with DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. And I am not just talk- tigation of policing prac- oversight from the Justice Executive Publisher / CEO ing about justice as an idea. tices in Louisville, where Department to make sure I am talking about a Depart- Breonna Taylor was shot to change actually happens. JENNIFER J. THOMAS ment of Justice that is will- death in her own home. In the past, Justice De- Publisher ing to take on abusive po- These investigations partment investigations and KENNETH R. THOMAS licing and law enforcement will look at more than those consent decrees have been Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) agencies that are corrupted individual killings. This important tools for getting RUTH WASHINGTON by racism. kind of “patterns and prac- violent police behavior un- Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) In his first month on the tices” investigation looks der control and changing COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. job, U.S. Attorney General at the big picture to deter- abusive cultures in out-of- BEN JEALOUS Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) Merrick Garland reversed a mine whether and how a control departments. PAMELA A. BAKEWELL Trump-era policy that made law enforcement agency When the Trump ad- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer it harder for the Justice De- ment has announced that it is violating people’s civil ministration shut down this DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. partment to investigate po- is starting an investigation rights. They are a way to kind of investigation, it sent Executive Editor / Chief of Staff lice departments and hold of the police departments evaluate—and do some- a signal to police depart- BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL them accountable for vio- in Minneapolis—where thing about—the impact ments that the Justice De- Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of lating people’s civil rights. George Floyd was mur- that systemic racism has in partment would look the Directors (2004-2014) And he was just get- dered by former officer a police department and the other way rather than hold BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor ting started. In the past few Derek Chauvin while other communities it is supposed { See JEALOUS C-5} Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising weeks, the Justice Depart- officers watched. The Min- to serve. 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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President Biden has reopening safely. It has view bipartisanship through racial issues. He and his greatness. But it is time for completed the first 100- helped make hundreds of the lens of 212 Republican partisans never questioned that greatness to be acces- days milestone that has millions of vaccines avail- House Members and 50 Re- the cost of the $1.9 trillion sible and affordable for all. been used since Franklin able, and it has stabilized publican Senators. I hope tax cut for the wealthiest Joe Biden has already Roosevelt to assess new millions of American fami- Republican Members will Americans and corpora- demonstrated that he in- presidents’ progress to- lies. It has kept many small listen more closely to the tions under the previous tends to keep the promises wards keeping their cam- businesses from closing, American people, Demo- president. Their tax cut for he made during the cam- paign promises and their and, when fully implement- crats and Republicans. But the wealthy increased the paign. He is relating to peo- prospects for having a suc- ed, will lift more than half if they fail to do so, Demo- national debt and exploded ple in a personal way and is cessful presidency. So far, of the nation’s poverty-lad- crats will unilaterally act to the deficit. It is becoming proposing policies that will in my estimation, Joe Biden en children out of poverty. serve and protect Ameri- clear to the American peo- directly address the needs is keeping his promises and The Administration’s succeeding in getting the top priority for the next 100 JAMES E. CLYBURN country back on track in our days is passing the compre- “pursuit of a more perfect hensive American Jobs Plan enhancement, support- union.” (AJP). The AJP will create ing childcare workers and It was much more than a good-paying jobs by invest- families who pay for child- political assessment when I ing in our long-neglected care, providing universal declared 15 months ago that infrastructure. President pre-K, making two years “we know Joe, and most Biden recognizes that in- of community college free, importantly, Joe knows us.” frastructure now includes and expanding access to Joe Biden is succeeding the information highway, quality, affordable health because he understands the and his proposal will bring care. These proposals will needs and aspirations of the affordable, high-speed in- reduce systemic barriers American people. His bold ternet to every home. His that have prevented low- and inclusive initiatives are plan also includes invest- income and many commu- restoring the faith of those ments in green energy tech- nities of color from fully who have been hardest hit nology and other research enjoying the greatness of So far, in my estimation, Joe Biden is keeping his promises and succeeding in getting by the current health and innovations that will help our great nation. the country back on track in our “pursuit of a more perfect union. COURTESY PHOTO economic crises and raising America build a forward- The American people the hopes of those who had looking economy that will overwhelmingly support cans irrespective of politi- ple that their fiscal restraint of individuals, their fami- already been hard hit by in- provide sustainable eco- the President’s agenda. cal persuasions. is more about who is ben- lies, and their communities. justices in our society long nomic growth. One recent poll found 68% Following President efiting from government He is not putting a price tag before these crises struck. President Biden is also of Americans support the Biden’s first speech to a spending than the amount on the American dream. He After a plethora of Exec- proposing to invest in our AJP, and 64% are in favor joint session of Congress, of money being spent. is making investments to utive Orders on his first day country’s human infrastruc- of the AFP. These numbers we all heard the partisan President Biden fully help all Americans realize in office, President Biden’s ture through another trans- far exceed the margin of Republican opposition to pays for both the Ameri- their dreams. I believe this first legislative success was formative initiative sup- Biden’s election victory. his agenda led by Senator can Jobs and Families approach is truly transfor- the American Rescue Plan porting the bedrock of our These numbers refute crit- Tim Scott from my home Plans. He is asking wealthy mational in its potential for (ARP). The ARP enjoys nation’s foundation—fami- ics who claim President state of South Carolina. Un- Americans and corpora- dramatic progress toward 77% support among all vot- lies. His American Families Biden’s agenda is too pro- able to debate the merits of tions to pay their fair share. liberty and justice for all. ers, including 59% of Re- Plan (AFP) will stabilize gressive and has no support President Biden’s propos- President Biden, and all of publican voters. It has put and uplift families by ex- among Republicans. als, Senator Scott instead us, applaud their successes America on a path of fully tending the child tax credit It is wrongheaded to focused on the price tag and made possible by America’s •CHARLENE CROWELL •

OCC calls it ‘True Lender’, but coalition says it’s really ‘Fake Lender’

Last October, during the bia registered their opposi- this comes back to one way to charge 200-400% North Carolina Attorney throes of the COVID-19 tion to Rent-A-Bank and question: whose side are interest and more, even in General Josh Stein shared pandemic and its rippling include law professors from you on?” queried Sen. states that have fought hard his state’s experience with economic downturns, a key prestigious institutions Brown. “You can stand on to stop this predation with a Rent-A-Bank before warn- federal financial regulator such as Cornell, Colum- the side of online payday 36% interest rate cap -- that ing Senators of looming adopted a rule that blesses bia, Georgetown, Harvard, lenders that brag about their is indeed obscene, and as doom that would befall the the “rent-a-bank” scheme Howard, Notre Dame, and creativity in avoiding the we would put it in my faith nation if timely action was where predatory lenders Northwestern. In an April law and finding new ways community, sinful and de- not taken. partner with banks to evade 20 letter, the professors to prey on workers and monic.” “The OCC, through the state interest rate limits. wrote in part, “If this Rule their families. Or we can “We ask, finally, for Acting Comptroller, not Known as the “True is not undone, it will spell stand up for families and your strong and proactive only rammed through the Lender” rule, the Office of disaster for untold num- small businesses, and the support of the Congressio- Fake Lender Rule one week the Comptroller of the Cur- bers of Americans who are state attorneys general and nal Review Act that will before the 2020 election, rency (OCC) gave a green trying to recover from this state legislatures who have overturn the OCC’s true but it did so unlawfully,” light to predatory lenders. time of unprecedent health said ‘enough’ and are trying lender rule,”, he continued, testified AG Stein. “The It effectively overrides a and economic disaster.” to protect themselves and “and remember the wisdom OCC radically exceeded string of state laws in al- A day later on April 21, their states from predatory of Thomas Piketty who its statutory authority in most every state enacted a bipartisan group of 25 lending schemes.” warns, ‘When private inter- issuing the rule. Although to end abusive payday, car- state attorneys general also CHARLENE CROWELL Witness testimonies ests exceed the interest of the OCC purports to be in- title, and installment loans urged corrective actions. at the hearing made clear the public, we cease to be a terpreting portions of three with explosive interest rates The Congressional Re- republic or a democracy’.” federal banking laws, none of more than 100%. view Act (CRA) enables Lisa Stifler, State Poli- of them authorize rent-a- Taking effect in late rules to be rescinded with cy Director with the Center bank schemes or give the December 2020, the rule fa- simple majority votes in for Responsible Lending OCC authority to preempt cilitates a scheme whereby both the House and Sen- (CRL) reviewed her de- the state law true lender payday and high-cost in- ate before advancing to the cade-long consumer advo- doctrine.” stallment lenders pay fees President for his signature. cacy, addressed which lend- “This rule, if not re- to banks for use of their In late March, Representa- ers benefit from the rule and versed, provides a get-out- name and charter to dodge tive Jesus “Chuy” García their actions. of-jail-free card to preda- state interest rate laws by of Illinois and Maryland “How the OCC’s rule tory lenders who violate claiming the bank’s exemp- Senator Chris Van Hollen will work is already clear, state laws limiting interest tion from those laws for it- introduced joint resolutions because OCC-regulated rates and fees on consumer self. providing for congressio- banks are enabling some loans,” Stein concluded. Ironically, the mission nal disapproval under the of the most predatory loans Perhaps the most suc- of the OCC is to ensure that CRA. Each awaits floor on the market,” noted Sti- cinct summary of the day national banks and federal votes expected to occur in fler. “For over a year, Stride came from Chairman savings associations pro- mid-to-late May to comply Bank has been helping the Brown. vide fair access to financial with the law’s deadline for payday lender CURO pilot “Some issues that come services, treat customers 2021 US SENATOR action within its allotted 60 REV. DR. FREDERICK installment loans of up to before this committee are fairly, and comply with ap- SHERROD BROWN legislative days. HAYNES $5,000 with rates as high complicated, they divide plicable laws and regula- Other organizations as 179% annual percent- people, there are thorny nu- tions. Yet this OCC regula- active in the regulatory the concerns as well as the age rate (APR). This out- ances to consider” noted the tion helps predatory lenders “During an unprec- reversal effort include: choices before Congress. rageously priced loan is il- Ohio Senator. “This isn’t evade state laws and harms edented economic down- Conference of State Bank Rev. Dr. Frederick C. legal in almost every state. one of them. It’s simple: consumers in direct viola- turn, brought on and exac- Supervisors, Credit Union Haynes III, Senior Pastor Yet, the OCC rule invites Let’s stop predatory lend- tion of the agency’s stated erbated by COVID-19, the National Association, of Dallas’ Friendship West predatory lenders to evade ers instead of encouraging mission. OCC seeks to expand the Cooperative Baptist Fel- Baptist Church, represented state laws by paying a bank them.” To more accurately de- availability of exploitative lowship, National Baptist not only his 12,000 - mem- to put its name on the pa- Here’s hoping that it is scribe how bank charters loans that trap borrowers Convention, USA, Inc., Na- ber congregation but also perwork.” just that simple when Sena- were used to sell predatory in a never-ending cycle of tional Association of Fed- Faith for Just Lending, a “Another OCC-regulat- tors on both sides of the loans, consumer advocates debt,” wrote the attorneys eral Credit Unions, and Vet- coalition of Christian de- ed bank, Axos Bank, rents aisle face a vote and oppor- refer to the rule change as general. “We urge Congress erans Education Success. nominations who believe its name and charter to the tunity to stand up for con- a ‘Fake Lender’ as the real to use its powers under the Consumer advocacy to that fair and just financial predatory small business sumers. lender is the predatory non- Congressional Review Act reverse the “Fake Lender” practices respect human lender World Business bank lender – not a bank. to invalidate the OCC’s rule reached a zenith on dignity. Lenders (WBL),” continued Charlene Crowell is a The OCC’s ill-advised True Lender Rule and safe- April 28 when a hearing “For decades banks used Stifler. “WBL loans range senior fellow with the Cen- regulation has also un- guard the right of sovereign was convened by the U.S. maps to deny loans to com- in the tens – even hundreds ter for Responsible Lend- leashed a swarm of con- states, and the ability of Senate’s Committee on munities of color and now of thousands of dollars – ing. She can be reached at sumer advocacy from di- an independent judiciary, Banking, Housing and Ur- they are using maps to serve and carry rates as high as Charlene.crowell@respon- verse spheres of influence to safeguard our citizens ban Affairs. Its Chair, Sen. as loan sharks of those same 268%. Often secured by the siblelending.org. but united in opposition. from rent-a-bank schemes Sherrod Brown’s opening communities”, testified borrower’s personal resi- For example, 138 aca- designed to work end runs statement set the tone and Rev. Dr. Haynes. “That the dence, these loans are caus- demicians across 44 states around essential consumer purpose for the forum. OCC would make a rule ing small business owners and the District of Colum- protections.” “Like so much we do, giving predatory lenders a to lose their homes.” NEWS A-7 THURSDAY,C-3 JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELESTHURSDAY, SENTINEL MAY 13, 2021

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granted. If no written objection FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false an Individual is timely filed, the court may NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing CIVIL grant the petition without a File No. 2021097855 does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to business on 10/2021. hearing. The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Notice of Hearing: (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of ($1,000)). in this statement is true and Date: June 14, 2021, Time: GRACE AND MERCY DOULA in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new THE POWER IN ME LLC correct. (A registrant who ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 8:30 AM, Dept.: NWT, Room: SERVICES, 4015 FAIRWAY another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name S/ ANTOINETTE declares as true any material FOR CHANGE OF NAME 600 BLVD, VIEW PARK, CA 90043 or common law (See Section Statement must be filed YARBROUGH, Treasurer matter pursuant to Section Case No. 21LBCP00121 The address of the court is County of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Superior Court of California, 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Registered owner(s): Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of Professions code that the County of Los Angeles Nuys, CA 91401 TERRI GRANT, 4015 Original Filing Business Name Statement Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false Petition of: Lydia Meghan A copy of this Order to Show FAIRWAY BLVD, VIEW 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 must be accompanied by the 04/14/2021. is guilty of a misdemeanor McCann for Change of Name Cause shall be published at PARK, CA 90043 CNS-3471002# Affidavit of Identity form. NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to TO ALL INTERESTED least once each week for four This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars PERSONS: successive weeks prior to an Individual does not of itself authorize 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). Petitioner Lydia Meghan the date set for hearing on The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a Statement generally expires S/ LAURA VALENCIA McCann filed a petition the petition in the following business on 03/2021. NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from AGUIRRE, Owner with this court for a decree newspaper of general I declare that all information File No. 2021101304 in violation of the rights of the date on which it was filed This statement was filed changing names as follows: circulation, printed in this in this statement is true and The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Lydia Meghan McCann to county: Los Angeles Sentinel correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Clerk, except, as provided Los Angeles County on Lydia Meghan Nicosia Date: April 30, 2021 declares as true any material ON A ROLL WHOLESALE 14411 et seq., Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section 04/05/2021. The Court orders that all Virginia Keeny matter pursuant to Section AUTO SALES, 6220 BRISTOL Professions Code). 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with persons interested in this Judge of the Superior Court 17913 of the Business and PKWY 216, CULVER CITY, Original Filing 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section matter appear before this 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/21 Professions code that the CA 90230 County of LOS 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/21 in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name court at the hearing indicated CNS-3468152# registrant knows to be false ANGELES CNS-3468236# statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires below to show cause, if any, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from why the petition for change of punishable by a fine not to LAVERN BELT, 6220 in the residence address of the date on which it was filed name should not be granted. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE exceed one thousand dollars BRISTOL PKWY 216, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new in the office of the County Any person objecting to the FOR CHANGE OF NAME ($1,000)). CULVER CITY, CA 90230 NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided name changes described Case No. 21CMCP00052 S/ TERRI GRANT, Owner This business is conducted by File No. 2021097443 Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section above must file a written Superior Court of California, This statement was filed an Individual The following person(s) is before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires objection that includes the County of Los Angeles with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change reasons for the objection at Petition of: Rachell Collins for Los Angeles County on business on N/A. 1. EDUCATED NOTARY, 2. Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the least two court days before Change of Name 04/26/2021. I declare that all information ACCLOTHINGDESIGN, 3. must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section the matter is scheduled to TO ALL INTERESTED NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and THE EDUCATED NOTARY, Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change be heard and must appear PERSONS: Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who 12501 YUKON AVE, The filing of this statement in the residence address of at the hearing to show cause Petitioner Rachell Collins filed 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new why the petition should not be a petition with this court for a Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name granted. If no written objection decree changing names as at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed is timely filed, the court may follows: the date on which it was filed Professions code that the CHRISPIN ANTHONY in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective grant the petition without a Rachell Collins to Rochell in the office of the County registrant knows to be false CLARKE, 12501 YUKON another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious hearing. Collins Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Notice of Hearing: The Court orders that all in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to 90250 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the Date: 06/18/2021, Time: 8:30 persons interested in this 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. AM, Dept.: 27 matter appear before this 40 days after any change ($1,000)). an Individual Original Filing The filing of this statement The address of the court is court at the hearing indicated in the facts set forth in the S/ LAVERN BELT, Owner The registrant(s) started doing 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/21 does not of itself authorize 275 Magnolia, Long Beach, below to show cause, if any, statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed business on 05/2017. CNS-3467996# the use in this state of a CA 90802 why the petition for change of 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name A copy of this Order to Show name should not be granted. in the residence address of Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of Cause shall be published at Any person objecting to the a registered owner. A new 04/30/2021. correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, least once each week for four name changes described Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section successive weeks prior to above must file a written Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section File No. 2021090134 14411 et seq., Business and the date set for hearing on objection that includes the before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is Professions Code). the petition in the following reasons for the objection at January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires Professions code that the (are) doing business as: Original Filing newspaper of general least two court days before Business Name Statement at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false FLORENCE FRESH, 3124 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 circulation, printed in this the matter is scheduled to must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor W. FLORENCE AVE, LOS CNS-3463759# county: Los Angeles Sentinel be heard and must appear Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90043 County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Date: May 3, 2021 at the hearing to show cause The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars of LOS ANGELES Mark C. Kim why the petition should not be does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Judge of the Superior Court granted. If no written objection the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires S/ CHRISPIN ANTHONY FRONTEND INVESTMENTS NAME STATEMENT 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 is timely filed, the court may Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change CLARKE, Owner LLC, 6919 HAAS AVE, LOS File No. 2021 087788 CNS-3470732# grant the petition without a in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed ANGELES, CA 90047; State The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL hearing. another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of of Incorporation: CA (are) doing business as: Notice of Hearing: or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on This business is conducted by 1. PKL, 2. Pretty Kitty ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Date: 06/29/2021, Time: 8:30 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of 04/26/2021. a limited liability company Lingerie, 3. PKLingerie, FOR CHANGE OF NAME AM, Dept.: A, Room: 904 Professions Code). a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant(s) started doing 4. XXKitty, 3701 Coliseum Case No. 21BBCP00164 The address of the court is 200 Original Filing Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section business on 12/2020. Street, Los Angeles, CA Superior Court of California, West Compton Boulevard, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information 90016, County of LA County of Los Angeles Compton, CA 90220 CNS-3471025# before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): Petition of: Matthew Mincy A copy of this Order to Show LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who Pretty Kitty Lingerie, LLC, Pollock for Change of Name Cause shall be published at Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed declares as true any material 3701 Coliseum Street, Los TO ALL INTERESTED least once each week for four FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90016; CA PERSONS: successive weeks prior to NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted Petitioner Matthew Mincy the date set for hearing on File No. 2021091221 The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the by: a Limited Liability Pollock filed a petition with this the petition in the following The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false Company court for a decree changing newspaper of general (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced names as follows: circulation, printed in this 1. THE MPD GROUP, 2. Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to to transact business under Matthew Mincy Pollock to county: Los Angeles Sentinel TROJAN TAX PROS, 3. in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name Mateo Pollock Date: April 20, 2021 FAT NINJA NETWORK, another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). or names listed above on The Court orders that all Kristin S. Escalante 4. FRECKFLIX or common law (See Section in the residence address of FRONTEND INVESTMENTS 10/2020 persons interested in this Judge of the Superior Court PRODUCTIONS, 5. IFRECK, 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new LLC I declare that all information matter appear before this 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/21 6. MISTER FRECK, 7. THE Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name S/ JAHAN EPPS, CEO in this statement is true and court at the hearing indicated CNS-3465845# TWERK REPORT, 8. TRAP Original Filing Statement must be filed This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who below to show cause, if any, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CITY ENTERTAINMENT, 9. 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of declares as true any material why the petition for change of TRAP TEA HOUSE, 9903 S. CNS-3470995# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section name should not be granted. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SANTA MONICA BLVD #990, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 04/15/2021. 17913 of the Business and Any person objecting to the FOR CHANGE OF NAME BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the name changes described Case No. 21LBCP00108 County of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false above must file a written Superior Court of California, Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor objection that includes the County of Los Angeles MPD GROUP LLC, 9903 S. File No. 2021099762 does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to reasons for the objection at Petition of: Fidel Castro Jr. SANTA MONICA BLVD #990, The following person(s) is the use in this state of a at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars least two court days before / Juanita Castro for Change BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212; (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). the matter is scheduled to of Name State of Incorporation: CA LILI LUXE, 3504 PICO BLVD, in violation of the rights of in the office of the County S/ Maisha Douglas, CEO be heard and must appear TO ALL INTERESTED This business is conducted by Los Angeles, CA 90019 another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided Pretty Kitty Lingerie, LLC at the hearing to show cause PERSONS: a limited liability company County of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed why the petition should not be Petitioner filed a petition The registrant(s) started doing Mailing Address: 1545 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los granted. If no written objection with this court for a decree business on N/A. S. DUNSMUIR AVE, Los Professions Code). 40 days after any change Angeles on April 13, 2021 is timely filed, the court may changing names as follows: I declare that all information Angeles, CA 90019 Filing with Changes in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with grant the petition without a Isaias Fidel Castro Montoya in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/21 statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section hearing. to Isaias Fidel Castro correct. (A registrant who LILI DIANE THOMAS, 1545 CNS-3468233# 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Notice of Hearing: The Court orders that all declares as true any material S. DUNSMUIR AVE, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of Statement generally expires Date: June 18, 2021, Time: persons interested in this matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90019 a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from 8:30 AM, Dept.: NCB-A matter appear before this 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed The address of the court is court at the hearing indicated Professions code that the an Individual NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed in the office of the County 300 East Olive, Burbank, CA below to show cause, if any, registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2021082333 before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided 91502 why the petition for change of is guilty of a misdemeanor business on N/A. The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section A copy of this Order to Show name should not be granted. punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Cause shall be published at Any person objecting to the exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and 1. VEE’S SWEET TREATS, 2. must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change least once each week for four name changes described ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who BLESSED HANDS, 3. DAISY Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the successive weeks prior to above must file a written MPD GROUP LLC declares as true any material CONSULTING, 4. SINCLAIR The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section the date set for hearing on objection that includes the S/ MICHAEL PRESHA DAVID, matter pursuant to Section IMAGES, 5. DIVINE does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change the petition in the following reasons for the objection at MANAGING MEMBER 17913 of the Business and BROWS & ESSENTIALS, the use in this state of a in the residence address of newspaper of general least two court days before This statement was filed Professions code that the 6. CSO CONSTRUCTION & Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new circulation, printed in this the matter is scheduled to with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false PLUMBING, 1005 S DWIGHT in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name county: Los Angeles Sentinel be heard and must appear Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor AVE, Compton, CA 90220 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Date: April 30, 2021 at the hearing to show cause 04/16/2021. punishable by a fine not to County of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Darrel Mavis why the petition should not be NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars Articles of Incorporation or 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Judge of the Superior Court granted. If no written objection Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). Organization Number: LLC/AI Professions Code). Business Name Statement 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 is timely filed, the court may 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ LILI DIANE THOMAS, No 201815610753 Original Filing must be accompanied by the CNS-3470725# grant the petition without a Statement generally expires Owner Registered owner(s): 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/21 Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL hearing. at the end of five years from This statement was filed THE OLIVER ENTERPRISES CNS-3465853# The filing of this statement Notice of Hearing: the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of LLC, 1005 S DWIGHT AVE, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize AMENDED ORDER TO Date: June 8, 2021, Time: in the office of the County Los Angeles County on COMPTON, CA 90220; State the use in this state of a SHOW CAUSE 8:30 AM, Dept.: S26, Room: Clerk, except, as provided 04/28/2021. of Incorporation: CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name FOR CHANGE OF NAME 5500 in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Case No. 21NWCP00024 The address of the court is 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section a limited liability company File No. 2021079850 another under Federal, State, Superior Court of California, 275 Magnolia Ave., Long 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is or common law (See Section County of Los Angeles Beach, CA 90802 in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires business on 06/2018. (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Petition of: Rafael Del Haro A copy of this Order to Show statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from I declare that all information RS PUBLISHING, 5335 S Professions Code). for Change of Name Cause shall be published at 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and GARTH AVE, LOS ANGELES, Original TO ALL INTERESTED least once each week for four in the residence address of in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who CA 90056 County of LOS 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 PERSONS: successive weeks prior to a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material ANGELES CNS-3463747# Petitioner filed a petition the date set for hearing on Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL with this court for a decree the petition in the following Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and ROSALIND STEVENSON, changing names as follows: newspaper of general before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Professions code that the 5335 S GARTH AVE, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Rafael Del Haro to Rafael circulation, printed in this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90056; State NAME STATEMENT Lopez Del Haro county: Los Angeles Sentinel Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor of Incorporation: CA File No. 2021 089016 The Court orders that all Date: April 23, 2021 must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by The following person(s) is persons interested in this Michael P. Vicencia Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars an Individual (are) doing business as: matter appear before this Judge of the Superior Court a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing Richbum Vintage, 3121 W 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/21 The filing of this statement court at the hearing indicated does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name THE OLIVER ENTERPRISES business on 03/2021. 59th St 1, Los Angeles, CA below to show cause, if any, CNS-3465781# Statement must be filed LLC I declare that all information 90043, County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a why the petition for change of Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective S/ DARRIN OLIVER, Vice in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): name should not be granted. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious President correct. (A registrant who Brian M. Allen, 3121 W 59th ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE in violation of the rights of Any person objecting to the another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement This statement was filed declares as true any material St 1, Los Angeles, CA 90043; name changes described FOR CHANGE OF NAME must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section CA Case No. 21NWCP00129 or common law (See Section above must file a written 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted objection that includes the Superior Court of California, The filing of this statement 04/07/2021. Professions code that the by: an individual County of Los Angeles Professions Code). reasons for the objection at Original Filing does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced to least two court days before Petition of: Avante Ramone the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor transact business under the Brown for Change of Name 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 the matter is scheduled to CNS-3471010# Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to fictitious business name or be heard and must appear TO ALL INTERESTED LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars names listed above on N/A at the hearing to show cause PERSONS: another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from ($1,000)). I declare that all information why the petition should not be Petitioner Avante Ramone FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed S/ ROSALIND STEVENSON, in this statement is true and granted. If no written objection Brown filed a petition with this NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County Owner correct. (A registrant who is timely filed, the court may court for a decree changing File No. 2021099130 Professions Code). Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed declares as true any material grant the petition without a names as follows: The following person(s) is Original Filing in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section hearing. Avante Ramone Brown to (are) doing business as: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and Notice of Hearing: Avante Ramone Santana 100 ACTS OF LOVE, 1628 S. CNS-3470970# 40 days after any change 04/05/2021. Professions code that the Date: 06/11/2021, Time: 10:30 The Court orders that all WESTGATE AVE APT 101, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false AM, Dept.: C, Room: 312 persons interested in this LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The address of the court matter appear before this County of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., court at the hearing indicated Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars Norwalk, CA 90650 below to show cause, if any, KIM HAMER, 1628 S. File No. 2021099599 a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from ($1,000)). A copy of this Order to Show why the petition for change of WESTGATE AVE APT 101, The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed S/ Brian M. Allen, Owner Cause shall be published at name should not be granted. LOS ANGELES, CA 90025; (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed in the office of the County This statement was filed least once each week for four Any person objecting to the State of Incorporation: CA ALPHA CHILDREN’S before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los successive weeks prior to name changes described This business is conducted by LEARNING ACADEMY, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on April 14, 2021 the date set for hearing on above must file a written an Individual 9535 S. HOOVER AVE, LOS Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with the petition in the following objection that includes the The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES, CA 90044 County must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section newspaper of general reasons for the objection at business on N/A. of LOS ANGELES Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name circulation, printed in this least two court days before I declare that all information Mailing Address: 752 WEST The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires county: Los Angeles Sentinel the matter is scheduled to in this statement is true and 132ND STREET, GARDENA, does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from Date: 5/7/2021 be heard and must appear correct. (A registrant who CA 90247 the use in this state of a in the residence address of the date on which it was filed Margaret M. Bernal at the hearing to show cause declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new in the office of the County Judge of the Superior Court why the petition should not be matter pursuant to Section GERALD K BROWN, 752 W in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 granted. If no written objection 17913 of the Business and 132ND ST, GARDENA, CA another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section CNS-3470133# is timely filed, the court may Professions code that the 90247; State of Incorporation: or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires LOS ANGELES SENTINEL grant the petition without a registrant knows to be false CA 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change hearing. is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by Professions Code). Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Notice of Hearing: punishable by a fine not to an Individual Original Filing must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section FOR CHANGE OF NAME Date: 06-09-2021, Time: exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/21 Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change Case No. 21VECP00221 10:30 AM, Dept.: C ($1,000)). business on 11/2020. CNS-3468230# The filing of this statement in the residence address of Superior Court of California, The address of the court is S/ KIM HAMER, Owner I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new County of Los Angeles 12720 Norwalk Boulevard, This statement was filed in this statement is true and the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name Petition of: Ava Elizabeth Norwalk, CA 90650 with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Bear for Change of Name A copy of this Order to Show Los Angeles County on declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective TO ALL INTERESTED Cause shall be published at 04/28/2021. matter pursuant to Section File No. 2021088270 another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious PERSONS: least once each week for four NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Petitioner filed a petition successive weeks prior to Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the with this court for a decree the date set for hearing on 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false THE POWER IN YOU Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. changing names as follows: the petition in the following Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor TAILORED SERVICES, Original Filing The filing of this statement Ava Elizabeth Bear to Ava newspaper of general at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to 8015 S. VAN NESS AVE, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/21 does not of itself authorize Elizabeth Rosate circulation, printed in this the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars Inglewood, CA 90305 County CNS-3465839# the use in this state of a The Court orders that all county: LA Sentinel in the office of the County ($1,000)). of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name persons interested in this Date: April 15, 2021 Clerk, except, as provided S/ GERALD K BROWN, Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of matter appear before this Margaret M. Bernal in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner THE POWER IN ME LLC, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, court at the hearing indicated Judge of the Superior Court This statement was filed 8015 S. 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(A registrant who Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT the matter is scheduled to NAMES January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County declares as true any material LAURA VALENCIA File No. 2021 085736 be heard and must appear Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section AGUIRRE, 142 W 83TH ST, The following person(s) is at the hearing to show cause must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES, CA 90003 (are) doing business as: why the petition should not be 17920, where it expires Professions code that the This business is conducted by Bernard Logistics, 1619 1/2 C-5A-6 LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY THURSDAY, MAY 13, 9, 2021 2014

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“It’s really exciting to be community tables and hosts the bank. Jordan King, who back here on Crenshaw, to events, it becomes a bank holds this role for the Cren- be in this branch, and to see that is more welcoming to shaw Community Center, what a beautiful job they’ve the community.” will engage the community done with this facility. This Longtime customers of and businesses to increase is a wonderful testament to the Crenshaw branch will awareness of available re- what community and bank- discover a completely re- sources, and help connect ing can do together” said designed branch that looks them with financial health Thrash-Ntuk, who leads the and feels different from a tools, and products and LISC LA ASCEND pro- “typical” bank – it com- services. King’s role will gram, a coalition of partners bines a modern design, include establishing free in-

Chase Crenshaw Community Center Grand Opening presentation featuring Con-

gresswoman Karen Bass PHOTO BY: MESIYAH MCGINNIS

{continued from Pg. A-10} currently in 13 cities across the community. In plan- the U.S., including Los An- ning for their business, the proach has the potential to geles. two unearthed their mis- make a significant impact Over the next five years, sion. “If we’re going to in the community as it re- Chase will provide an ad- invest in a space, this needs lates to economic dispar- ditional 15,000 loans to to be a community space. ity. They have loaded this minority-owned small busi- We know what we can do branch with professional fi- nesses – up to $2 billion. in this community, we live Lawrence Bailey, Jordan King, Christanne Fuston, Danny J. Bakewell, Jr., and Andy

nancial managers, bankers, Through Chase’s Minor- here. We know what the Carney at the Chase Bank Community Center grand opening. PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS and lenders. I haven’t seen ity Entrepreneur Program, people need. We don’t have anything like this in my business owners will be access to fresh, healthy, af- with collective experience layout, and state-of-the- teractive programs on top- nearly 50 years in business. matched with a senior busi- fordable food. We don’t in increasing financial edu- art banking technology, ics such as budget building, The branch is beautiful. ness consultant who will have access to safe spaces cation, creating opportuni- reflecting how customers home buying tips, how to They have space for coun- provide advisory services for Black and Brown and ties for underrepresented engage with Chase today. fund a small business and sel and community events. such as mentorship, busi- lower economic people.” businesses, and providing Employees welcome cus- others. This will make the com- ness development coach- Throughout the pandemic, capital and network connec- tomers in casual meeting “Our new Community munity better by being able ing, resources and financial South LA Cafe has endured tions to underserved busi- spaces with soft-seating in Center in the Crenshaw Dis- to train a new generation planning to help strengthen by offering healthy and af- ness communities. “Today, booths and couches, em- trict reaffirms our commit- financial literacy, financial sustainable business growth fordable food options in the I had a chance to talk about phasizing a more consulta- ment to helping the commu- management and how to set for minority entrepreneurs. community. the LISC LA ASCEND tive approach, offering self- nity continue to grow and financial goals. That’s go- The program and support Also present at the rib- program, an initiative that service transaction areas achieve its full economic ing to have an impact down are available to all minority bon cutting event was really supports small busi- including a digital access potential. Many economic the road. I know this is go- entrepreneurs whether they Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, execu- ness in our community to bar and smart ATMs. shortcomings can arise by ing to be an added value for bank with Chase or not. tive director of Local Initia- help make sure they get ac- Other unique features a lack of financial literacy folks in the Crenshaw Dis- Owners, Celia and Joe tives Support Corporation cess to markets, managing include pop-up space to training afforded to people trict,” said Dulan. Ward-Wallace, who are of Los Angeles (LISC LA), expertise, as well as money showcase local small busi- living in underserved com- As part of Chase’s offer- bankers with Chase, say where she oversees a small to run their businesses. I nesses – especially those munities. Chase is opening ing to local small business- the inspiration of South LA business ecosystem that know when I grew up and without a storefront – to community branches like es, JPMorgan Chase recent- Cafe was two-fold, “It was provides access to capital I’d walk into a bank, it felt highlight their products and this one because we know ly launched the Minority around entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial educa- like a place where I didn’t services. Art featuring local that we have to be here, on- Entrepreneur Program to social justice, and com- tion to small businesses belong. There was no place artists is also integrated into the-ground, empowering increase lending and techni- munity building,” Celia owned by women and peo- for me to sit; I didn’t know the branch design. the people,” said King. cal assistance to businesses said. The two agreed that ple of color operating in key quite what to do. A branch The branch includes a in Black and Latinx com- they shared a responsibil- sectors across South Los like this where they’re go- full-time Community Man- munities. The program is ity as business owners in Angeles. ing to have lounge space, ager, a new role created by

{continued from Pg. C-1} FBI is doing a civil rights we can count on his Jus- conducted by private con- Kristen Clarke to head the Foundation. Jealous has them responsible for mis- investigation of the killing tice Department to do what tractors from the so-called civil rights division, where decades of experience as conduct. Of course, Trump of Andrew Brown, Jr., who they can to challenge voter “Stop the Steal” movement she started her legal career a leader, coalition builder, himself repeatedly made was shot in the back of the suppression—even though could be violating the Vot- investigating police con- campaigner for social jus- it clear that he was not op- head by police in Elizabeth right-wing justices on the ing Rights Act. duct, hate crimes, and hu- tice and seasoned nonprofit posed to violent policing. In City, North Carolina. U.S. Supreme Court have There are more signs man trafficking. executive. In 2008, he was fact, he encouraged it. All of these are im- greatly weakened the tools that we can expect changes Together with President chosen as the youngest- President Biden has portant steps in protect- that the Voting Rights Act at the Justice Department. Biden and Attorney General ever president and CEO of spoken personally about ing Americans, especially gave the department to pre- Associate Attorney Gen- Garland, Gupta and Clarke the NAACP. He is a gradu- the importance of ending Black Americans, from vent Black voters from hav- eral Vanita Gupta, who will save lives, defend civil ate of Columbia University police violence and reimag- abusive policing. ing their rights denied. The was recently confirmed by rights, and give millions of and Oxford, where he was a ining public safety. He has President Biden has Justice Department’s Civil the U.S. Senate, started her Americans hope that great- Rhodes Scholar, and he has called on Congress to pass also spoken out against Rights Division has just career as a civil rights at- er justice is coming. taught at Princeton and the the imperfect but important Republicans’ racist efforts written the Arizona Senate torney by winning freedom University of Pennsylvania. George Floyd Justice in Po- to pass new voting restric- president to raise concerns for dozens of mostly Black Ben Jealous serves as licing Act. tions in states all over the that a bogus “audit” of bal- people wrongly jailed in a president of People For the Another good sign was country. Biden has called lots from last year’s presi- small Texas town. And the American Way and People the announcement that the those efforts “sick” and dential election that is being Senate should soon confirm For the American Way

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W 35th Place, Los Angeles, The filing of this statement (“RFTOP”). Upon receipt and com/portal/portal. June 2, 2021. There will be Compton, California. with the Clerk of Court (whose CA 90018, County of LA does not of itself authorize evaluation of the Statements cfm?CompanyID=21372. no proposers’ conference for 3. Petitioner will file a Motion address is listed below). Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a of Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) this solicitation. Estimated for Publication for service on 2. Pay the required filing fee Lori S. Bernard, 1619 1/2 W Fictitious Business Name submitted in response to contract amount is $2 million Respondent and once service to the court, or request a fee 35th Place, Los Angeles, CA in violation of the rights of this RFQ, the SOQ’s will be or annually. An RFP may be is complete, he may apply for waiver by filing an Application 90018 another under Federal, State, scored and evaluated using obtained by accessing the Default Decree of Dissolution to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. This business is conducted or common law (See Section the District’s Uniform System link at http://pw.lacounty.gov/ of Marriage. 3. Serve a copy of your by: an Individual 14411 et seq., Business and of Rating, and the Qualified (http://www.build-laccd. brcd/servicecontracts or will SO ORDERED: answer on the Plaintiff whose The registrant commenced Professions Code). Applicants will be identified. org/, Click on “register with be mailed to you upon request /s/ SULVIA LaMAR name and address is shown to transact business under Original A qualified firm will enter into PlanetBids” link) by calling (626) 458-4199 DISTRICT COURT JUDGE below. the fictitious business name 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 Multiple Award Task Order orTDDat(626) 282-7829. 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/21 If you do not respond, Plaintiff or names listed above on CNS-3463612# Contract. Thereafter, the 5/13/21 CNS-3471017# can request a default against 02/2021 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL District will publish and issue CNS-3465688# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL you. The court can then enter Non-Mandatory Pre SOQ LOS ANGELES SENTINEL I declare that all information a Request for Proposal only Zoom Video Conference a judgement against you for in this statement is true and to the Firms who have pre- SUMMONS AMENDED the relief demanded in the will be held on May 12, 2020 CASE NO.: D-19 594491-C correct. (A registrant who qualified. Only Pre-Qualified at 2:30 PMaccess information complaint or petition. declares as true any material Firms will be permitted to DEPT: L STEVEN D. GRIERSON GOVERNMENT included at the Online Vendor DISTRICT COURT matter pursuant to Section submit a proposal. Portal. LEGAL CLERK OF COURT 17913 of the Business and CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA By: Deputy Clerk Professions code that the NOTICES Lisvet Corral, Date: 9/20/19 Plaintiff registrant knows to be false Request for Qualifications All Statement of Qualifications Questions shall be directed to Family Court and Services is guilty of a misdemeanor (SOQ) must be uploaded to vs. Center (RFQ) Opportunity with the Online Vendor Portal. Jose De Jesus Rodriguez, punishable by a fine not to LACCD the LACCD Planetbids vendor 5/13/21 601 North Pecos Road exceed one thousand dollars portal by: CNS-3469055# ORDER FROM STATUS Defendant. Las Vegas, Nevada 89155 NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN ($1,000)). NOTICE IS HEREBY LOS ANGELES SENTINEL HEARING OF APRIL 7, 2021 Regional Justice Center S/ Lori S. Bernard, Owner CASE NO. D-101- SUED. THE COURT MAY 200 Lewis Avenue GIVEN that the Los Angeles DECIDE AGAINST YOU This statement was filed Community College District June 4, 2021 before 10:00 REQUEST FOR STATEMENT DM-2021-00084 Las Vegas, Nevada 89155 with the County Clerk of Los OF QUALIFICATIONS Notice STATE OF NEW MEXICO WITHOUT YOUR BEING Issued on Behalf of Plaintiff: (“District”) invites Architectural AM. HEARD UNLESS YOU Angeles on April 12, 2021 and Engineering Firms is given that Statement COUNTY OF SANTA FE Lisvet Corral NOTICE-In accordance with of Qualifications for Best FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT RESPOND IN WRITING 6577 Aldergate Lane to submit Statements of WITHIN 21 DAYS. READ Subdivision (a) of Section Qualification (SOQ) for the The Applicant assumes full Value Job Order Contracting COURT Las Vegas NC 89110 17920, a Fictitious Name (BRC0000254) will be GERALD LEE COMPTON, THE INFORMATION BELOW Forms are available, free following: and sole responsibility for VERY CAREFULLY. Statement generally expires timely receipt of its SOQ and received by the County of JR., of charge, at the Family at the end of five years from L.A. Dept. of Public Works, Petitioner, To the Defendant named Law Self-Help Center at the any other documents required above: the date on which it was filed Request for Qualifications to be submitted with the SOQ, on May26,2021 by 4:00 p.m. vs. Family Courts and Services in the office of the County To access RFSQ documents, KENITRA T. HARRIS, The Plaintiff has filed a civil Center, 601 N. Pecos Road, (RFQ) for District Wide, Real by the District. The District complaint or petition against Clerk, except, as provided Estate General & Student will have no responsibility visit the link at https://dpw. Respondent Las Vegas, Nevada, and on in Subdivision (b) of Section lacounty.gov/general/ THIS MATTER having come you. Read that document (or the center’s website at www. for SOQ’s not submitted in a get a copy at the court listed 17920, where it expires timely manner, no matter the contracts/opportunities/aspx . before the Court on April 7, familylawselfhelpcenter.org. For additional information, call above) to find out the specific 40 days after any change Housing Advisory Services, reason. 2021, for a Status Hearing. [SEAL] in the facts set forth in the (626) 458-2585. This Court FINDS and relief requested. the subject of 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/21 Multiple Award Task Order 5/13/21 this case is: CNS-3468210# statement pursuant to Section Contract (MATOC). ORDERS: CNS-3466175# 1. The Court has jurisdiction Custody, Paternity, Visitation, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change RFQ Documents, including LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of over the parties and subject and/or Child Support. instructions to Applicants, will If you want to defend this a registered owner. A new This procurement process be available to Applicants No REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS matter in this action. Fictitious Business Name 2. The Petitioner did appear lawsuit, you must do all of the will take place in two steps: Later Than May 5, 2021 at Notice is given that proposals following within 21 days after Statement must be filed the instant Request for the: for Los Angeles River Trash for today’s hearing. The before the expiration. Effective Respondent failed to appear. this summons is served on Qualifications step (“RFQ”) and Debris Collection you (not counting the day of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious (i.e., pre-qualification); and System (BRC0000213) will She has not been served. Business Name Statement Petitioner does not know service): a subsequent Request for Online Vendor Portal be received via BidExpress 1. File a formal written answer must be accompanied by the Task Order Proposal step http://www.planetbids. until 5:30pm, Wednesday, where Respondent is; her Affidavit of Identity form. last known address was in to the complaint or petition THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 www.lasentinel.net D-1 Emmy-Winning Cinematographer and Photographer John Simmons Details his latest Digital Exhibition ‘Capturing Beauty: The Artwork and Photography of John Simmons’ BY SAYBIN ROBERSON the focal point of this show- artist and as a person. “My exhibition “Capturing Contributing Writer case. Speaking to his photo- art basically speaks of a Beauty: The Artwork and graphs, “I didn't think that love for my people, a love Photography of John Sim- Photographer and they would turn into any- videographer John Sim- thing that was important. mons has captured timeless That's not why I did it. I did moments in history dating it because I love taking pic- back to the 60s where he tures. I loved art, and I loved grew up in Chicago. Today, telling the story of where I Simmons work can be seen lived, and what I was in several locations and about,” and so he did. “That now on digital display at camera put me right in the the Jean Deleage Art middle of everything.” Gallery at CASA 0101 Simmons continued to Theater in a showing titled share that to this day he “Capturing Beauty: The doesn’t leave home without Artwork and Photography his camera, which allowed COURTESY IMAGE of John Simmons.” him to capture present day John Simmons posing next to one of his photographs COURTESY IMAGE Curated by Jimmy Cen- movements that mimic the Angela Davis photographed by John Simmons in Nashville with a lot of the events of ally is a major positive. teno, Simmons' work is a fight for freedoms he 1972 2020 and how they connect “There's something to to history. It was just a be said for texture and for good time for us to share you not to be able to stand that stuff, it seemed like the there and experience it as it right moment.” really is but like I said, the Also of the times, the optimistic view of that is digitization of the exhibi- that anybody from any cor- tion. Though the world is ner of the world can see it. opening in some capacities, Regardless of their time Simmons exhibition can be zones, borders. or their lan- viewed online via YouTube guage, you can experience at any time, an adjustment it. That's one of the advan- made due to the pandemic. tages and I don't think that

COURTESY IMAGE One of Simmon’s favorite images, “Love On The Bus COURTESY IMAGE (1967 Chicago)” “Parade Chicago 1967” shot by John Simmons full display of the historical encountered over 50 years framework of his start in ago. “I want to say some- 1965 to the present day. A thing about the fabric of collection of photos he’s humanity and how we're all been putting together since connected to each other,” Centeno approached him in he said of the impact of his 2020, Simmons says the work. “How history is exhibit was in perfect tim- linked to the present. I hope ing. “It seemed like some- that people are able to see COURTESY IMAGE thing that was important to Simmons collage titled, “Walk Tall In Spite Of It All” that we're in this all togeth- see at this time. My photo- er. When they look at my graphs deal with Chicago Simmons expressed he that's gonna go away.” pictures, the pictures show and the 60s and all over the prefers and adores a live The concept of digital who we are, but not only do COURTESY IMAGE exhibition, the emotions, exhibitions follows the same world,” he said, explaining they show who we are, but Shirley Chisholm shot by John Simmons in 1971 the importance of his proper visualization and scheme of Simmons work, they also show a universal hometown to the exhibition conversations that derive an idea that simply won’t go image of who everyone is.” for humanity, a love and a mons” via YouTube visit was due to the significant from being in person with away. As a young adult, he Of the images used in concern for who we are, https://casa0101.org/?exhi political expression in the art, but for this showing was given a camera which the show, he has two where we're going and bits=the-artwork-and- Chicago. Simmons contin- in these conditions he said became the starting point of favorites, both of which what we've been.” photography-of-john- ued, “My collages deal the access to his work glob- his career and what is now exemplify who he is as an To see John Simmons simmons. Hollywood Foreign Press Association continues to get it wrong! NBC Cancels The Golden Globes Amid HFPA Controversy! BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL inclusion. ed but his email never point of view that would ing more quickly. I will globes-response-black- Contributing Writer I used the basic “con- came. provide help in a short term reach out to talk to you as journalists-1234932905/. tact us” section on the So, I reached out again, and more importantly a soon as I am able. HFPA Adding 13 Black On May 10, NBC HFPA’s website. In that Journalists is 'Tokenism' announced that it will not space, I detailed my exten- and Offensive - Variety be airing the Hollywood sive experience in the HFPA doesn't know Foreign Press Association’s entertainment industry and anything about our com- 2022 Golden Globe expressed my desire to munity, and I honestly, just Awards. The reason behind connect their organization wanted to connect HFPA this decision is HFPA’s to the Los Angeles Sen- with the combined wisdom continued inability to pro- tinel/LA Watts, founded in of 200 years: the Amster- vide diversity and inclu- 1933 by Leon H. Washing- dam News (1909) and the sion. ton Jr.. and the New York Los Angeles Sentinel/LA “Change of this magni- Amsterdam News founded Watts Times (1933). When tude takes time and work, in 1909. you stand back and linearly and we feel strongly that HFPA’s offices are look at things, their organi- the HFPA needs time to do located in Hollywood, so zation is very young, only it right,” NBC said in a one would hope that they 77 years old (1943) and the statement, per Deadline. understand that the Los Golden Globes themselves “As such, NBC will not air Angeles Sentinel is a part are only 76 years old the 2022 Golden Globes.” of African American life (1944). So why would such The network says it hopes boasting a robust circula- a baby organization not that by 2023 it'll feel right tion and the respect and the via email, on March 10, long term way. Gregory P. Goeckner want to listen to connect about picking the show attention of African-Ameri- March 16, and again, on I’m also Afro-Latina That was Mr. Goeckn- with 200 years of expert- back up again. can Hollywood. March 22. This is what I and a former member of er’s last email. He did not ise? Does anyone need a On February 28, 2021, To my surprise (and sent: IATSE LOCAL 600 (a unit reach out again and no, I’m brief history lesson on how while covering the Golden then, delight), during the Hello, publicist). not surprised by the outcry African American and Globes Awards—virtual- Golden Globe ceremonies I’m still very keen to be Mr. Goeckner respond- brewing for HFPA. I saw it other Brown people were ly—I reached out to the Gregory P. Goeckner, COO part of that discussion. I ed with this email: coming with 20/20 clarity. treated in 1943? Racism Hollywood Foreign Press and general counsel, Holly- write for the Los Angeles Lapacazo – thanks for Remember, I first like a bad stench of rotting Association (HFPA) to wood Foreign Press Asso- Sentinel (started in 1933) reaching out again. We reached out to HFPA (dur- flesh, still lingers in the explore some of my ideas ciation responded. He and the New York Amster- have been very busy put- ing the Golden Globes) country, especially in Cali- on how to approach their thanked me for reaching dam News (started in 1909) ting into place a program to before this misstep — fornia and especially in gross lack of awareness as out and wrote that he and feel that we have a very reform the Association and https://variety.com/2021/fil {See GOLDEN GLOBES it relates to diversity and would be in contact. I wait- strong sense of history and apologize for not respond- m/awards/hfpa-golden- on D-2} D-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 EXCLUSIVE Compton – ‘Two Distant Strangers’ in the history books! BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Free, Nicholas Maye, Van Contributing Writer Lathan, and the newest member of Six Feet Over, Compton’s Travon Free Samir Hernandez had to and the Six Feet Over team share about winning their took home an Oscar step- first Oscar. ping into the history books “Being Black produc- as the first African Ameri- ers, winning the Oscar is can filmmaker to win in the about more than receiving live-action short category. the highest honor. It’s I lean into the African about carrying the torch proverb that it takes a vil- from those who came lage to raise a child. before us and continuing to Co-directed by Free pave the way for those who (who also wrote the screen- are coming after (and with) play) and Martin Desmond us. It’s a responsibility that Roe, “Two Distant we don’t take likely and an Strangers” is the story of an honor that will be with us African-American graphic for the rest of our lives.”~ artist (rapper Joey Badass) Samir Hernandez who gets stuck in a “Winning an Oscar was “Groundhog Day"-esque amazing. What was more time loop that always ends in amazing was the group that his killing by a White police we put together to contex- SIX FEET OVER PRODUCTIONS Left-Right Six Feet Over Productions: Van Lathan, Nicholas Maye, Travon Free, Samir Hernandez officer (Andrew Howard). tual each the pain of this There were a few hic- moment. The fact that we cups after the historic win, did that, and we’re reward- accolade I’ve ever received where filmmaker, produc- ed for it, is the greatest in my life.”~ Van Lathan

SIX FEET OVER PRODUCTIONS SIX FEET OVER PRODUCTIONS er, and comedian Cynthia “I wanted to help create "To win an Oscar in a Kao suggested that the something that would spark monumental feat. To win team copied the 2016 short conversation, thought-pro- an Oscar for a film that film "Groundhog Day for a voking, something that tackles the ever-present Black Man.” I saw this made you feel. I wanted to danger of police violence short film as part of the do something with my against Black bodies is NBC Short Film Showcase, friends who are also Black something that can't be and I was not impressed. I men, that was dope and qualified. We sent a mes- don’t like to speak nega- expressive. I wanted to sage and it seems to have tively about other creative create something that been heard loud and clear. I people’s work but what would make my family couldn't be happier to have stood about this short was proud. I accomplished made history with this team the poor execution of the that, and that is the real win and I can't wait to keep story and the uninspired for me. But for the project making more of writing. to win an Oscar, that’s the it."~Travon Free Now to the final victory cherry on top and in “Two Distant lap. Here’s what Travon blessed to be a part of Strangers,” is now stream- SIX FEET OVER PRODUCTIONS that”~ Nicholas Maye ing on Netflix.

{Contiued GOLDEN GLOBES from D-1} Hollywood and the entertainment industry. That rank odor Times, they examined the organization’s questionable Like many in Hollywood, I say that HFPA’s reforms is becoming unbearable and utterly unacceptable. financial practice and shined the light on their appalling are misguided “window dressing,” and a coalition of more To date, Mr. Goeckner has not accepted this offer to record on diversity and representation (including an entire than 100 publicity agencies said they would continue to listen to 200 years of combined wisdom and so this back- lack of African, African American members). At the time, withhold access to celebrities. Amazon Studios, Netflix, lash and righteous cry for equality and this building they had 87 journalists who annually vote and allegedly and WarnerMedia have also distanced themselves from momentum against HFPA doesn’t surprise me, at all. they shared in millions of dollars, and according to the HFPA until there are some real changes in place. Tom There is something rotten at the roots, something danger- article, members are paid an additional $2.15 million Cruise handed back his trophies and Scarlett Johansson ously weak at the very the foundation of this organization above and beyond their journalistic salaries (if any) to has spoken out. and the few crumbs they are tossing from the proverbial serve on various associations “committees.” But what side is African American and Brown Holly- table isn’t going to fool or satisfy a more enlightened com- The Times went to the heart of the matter which is wood standing on this issue? Where do you think? We are munity. money, asking “Who is really behind the Globes?” and the woke, folks. Even before the 2021 Golden Globe ceremo- And it comes down to money. Hollywood is a busi- money trail leads to NBC, which in 2018 agreed to pay ny aired, in February, Ava DuVernay, Sterling K. Brown, ness. It’s only “show business” for the consumers of their $60 million for broadcast rights but it doesn’t stop there and others of note called HFPA out on the lack of diversi- product. Make no mistake it’s always been a business — because there are a lot of pieces making this machine run. ty on the HFPA voting board. Out of 87 members, not a show and these mostly little-known journalists profited “Winning” a reward is expensive with the cost of adver- single one is African American. considerably from the annual Golden Globe telecast. tising and other related marketing costs reaching into the There is something that White America will never African American Hollywood — please, wake up and millions. The average PR consultant, for example, to cre- understand about African Americans — and I mean — stay that way. What does it mean that NBC will not air the ate and guide a campaign hovers around $45,000, with never, and that’s our ability to forgive. If “we” had done to Golden Globes in 2022? bonus incentives ranging to about $20,000 if a nomination them, what was done to us, they would never recover, for- In a very well-written exposé by the Los Angeles is secured and another $30,000 for a winner. give or even attempt to move forward. But there is some- thing so magnificent in our people, a spark of life and an adrenaline surge of will that we possess, that provides us with the strength to smash trauma, remove obstacles, and to re-invent. We are magical. And it is with that spirit of wanting to be a part of pos- itive and lasting change, that helps us all, I again reach across the proverbial table to HFPA members, and Grego- ry P. Goeckner, COO and general counsel, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, offering to connect them with key members of the Amsterdam News and the Los Ange- les Sentinel/LA Watts Times so they can share their 200 years of wisdom in the magical art of lasting re-invention. https://deadline.com/2021/05/hbo-hollywood-foreign- press-ultimatum-warnermedia-diversity-inclusion- controversy-1234753096/ https://www.etonline.com/hollywood-foreign-press- association-reacts-to-nbc-canceling-the-2022-golden- globes-165417 https://variety.com/2021/film/awards/hfpa-golden- globes-response-black-journalists-1234932905/) THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 www.lasentinel.net E-1 Orange Blossom Classic Returns to Bring Exposure to HBCUs BY AMANDA SCURLOCK event because it’s not just a FAMU was an oppo- Sports Writer game, it’s a celebration,” nent in every OBC until the said Jackson State Univer- event ended in 1978. After 43 years, the sity football head coach “We all understand how Orange Blossom Classic and NFL Hall of Famer important this game is to (OBC) will return to South Deion Sanders. “It’s an South Florida and to Flori- Florida on Labor Day opportunity for us to put da A&M,” said FAMU Weekend. The resurgence our players on stage.” football head coach Willie of the postseason clash The Orange Blossom Simmons. “This has been a between two Historically Classic was founded in staple in our historic legacy Black Colleges will feature 1933 and it became an for over 80 years.” Florida A&M University annual event in 1947. The classic will be (FAMU) and Jackson State Black people were allowed FAMU’s first game in the University (JSU). to sit in the main stands of Southwestern Athletic The goal of the Classic the historic Orange Bowl Conference (SWAC), they is to raise awareness of Stadium for the first time previously competed on the HBCUs in Florida as well during the Orange Blossom Mid-Eastern Athletic Con- as enhance the scholarship Classic. The postseason ference. The last time the PHOTO BY GREG REED funds of the Universities game evolved to become two schools battled on the Jackson State football head coach Deion Sanders that participate in the known as the Black Foot- gridiron was in 2018; JSU future. ball National Champi- defeated FAMU 18-16. Blossom Classic executive that looks for various the head coach of the “I cannot wait for this onship. According to Orange director Kendra N. Bul- minority-owned businesses FAMU Rattlers in 2017. luck-Major, discussions of to help put on the OBC. The football team did not bringing back the historic Graduating high school compete this spring. event started 10 years ago. seniors of the South Florida Sanders recently criti- It was scheduled to return area with a minimum GPA cized NFL teams as no in 2020, but was postponed of 2.5 who have been HBCU players were draft- due to the COVID-19 pan- accepted into an HBCU ed this year. On April 9, an demic. will be rewarded with a HBCU combine was held Along with the football $1,500 scholarship by the at the University of game, there will be events Orange Blossom Football Arkansas, Pine Bluff for around the time of the Classic Association Inc. CFL, NFL, and XFL game, including a Battle of Sanders, also known as scouts. the Bands between the JSU “Coach Prime” has been at “That doesn’t make “Sonic Boom of the South” the helm of the Jackson sense to have a separate and the FAMU “Marching State Tigers since Septem- combine,” Sanders said. “I 100” marching bands. ber 2020. With their 2020 was just trying to get us in, The Classic is also season pushed to the but now that I’m involved spearheading community Spring, the Tigers had a 4-3 and I’m in it, we don’t want PHOTO BY GREG REED initiatives including Busi- overall record. separate, we want togeth- Florida A&M football head coach Willie Simmons ness Unite, an initiative Simmons was named er.” The Los Angeles Sparks Will Battle with Speed and Versatility in the 2021 Season BY AMANDA SCURLOCK force of a new era for the will be put on the suspend- diverse skillset, but com- been here full time, I’ve during training camp, the Sports Writer L.A. Sparks. ed list for the 2021 season. pete with speed. been able to build a rela- franchise aims to instill a The franchise recently The roster is a mix of “[Fisher] wanted to tionship with [Fisher].” family environment Los Angeles Sparks traded first-round pick youth and experience that continue his philosophy of The Sparks consist of a throughout the season. head coach Derek Fisher is Stephanie Watts to acquire made training camp good playing fast,” said forward, various group of diverse According to forward Nia enforcing a versatile, posi- Gabby Williams from the for several players. Fisher Nneka Ogwumike. “We personalities that have a Coffey, no one is pressur- tion-less style of play and Chicago Sky. Due to her wanted the Sparks to have have younger players, we good chemistry with each ing her to be anything other built a roster that compli- commitment to the French versatility on the wing, his have swift vets and I think other. Guard Te’a Cooper than herself, from the ments it. This is the driving National Team, Williams players not only have a that I see that unveiling recently developed a coaching staff to the play- itself not just in the selec- friendship with guard Erica ers. tion of who we have in Wheeler. “Walking in our first training camp, but also in “Me and Erica got the team workout, you felt the how we play in practice.” same personality,” Cooper energy, you felt the positiv- After being named on said. “She’s a pleasure to ity,” Coffey said. “It’s been the 2020 All Defensive be around, she’s fun, she’s absolutely amazing, it’s Second Team, guard Brit- relatable.” definitely a shift from past tney Sykes has set her As well as maintaining training camps that I’ve sights for a higher honor. a competitive atmosphere been a part of.” With 1.5 steals per game, she came in 15th in the WNBA in the category last season. “The goal is to get first team and Defensive Player of the Year and I say that with my chest because I believe in myself,” Sykes said. “I know that I have a great team behind me, I had a great team last year behind me when it came to defensive presence.” Rookie forward Jas- mine Walker led the Sparks with 23 points in their final COURTESY OF THE L.A. SPARKS preseason game against the Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike Las Vegas Aces. She sank seven three-pointers in the contest. Walker calls bas- ketball her “golden ticket.” “Basketball has done a lot for me,” she said. “I’m gonna take it and run with it and I’m gonna be the best I can be.” Center Chiney Ogwu- mike has been working on her three-point shot and scored the first three-point- er in the Sparks’ first scrim- mage. Chiney noted how she is not afraid to miss shots in the name of evolv- ing into a better athlete. “The game will force you to grow and those that hesitate, those who are resistant will get left behind,” Chiney said.

COURTESY OF THE L.A. SPARKS “Being the only member of Guards Te’a Cooper (left) and Erica Wheeler (right) participate in drills the LA Sparks that has E-2 LASENTINEL.NET SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 SoCal Legend: Keyshawn Johnson BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Award. Sports Writer His 102 catches in 1995 set a USC and Pac-10 record Keyshawn Johnson is for season receptions that one of the most iconic wide stands to this day. In 1997, receivers out of USC who Johnson graduated from went on to have a 10-year USC with a B.A. in social NFL career. sciences and history. Johnson attended Dorsey In the 1996 NFL Draft, High School as a senior after Johnson was the first overall attending Palisades in previ- pick, acquired by the New ous years. He ran track and York Jets. He helped the played football for the Dons, franchise become a contend- earning a spot on the All-CIF ing force as they went from First Team for football. After 1-15 overall in 1996 to going graduating from high school, 12-4 in 1998. AP PHOTO/CHRIS O'MEARA he competed at West L.A. The Jets clinched the Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Keyshawn Johnson (19) is College. AFC East Divisional title for swamed by teammates after scoreing on a 9-yard pass In 1994, he transferred to the first time in franchise his- from quarterback Brad Johnson in the second quarter USC and made an impact tory in 1998. He earned two against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Champi- COURTESY PHOTO onship game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, in Philadelphia. right away. Johnson made 66 Keyshawn Johnson ran track and played football for Pro Bowl selections during catches for 1,362 yards, aver- Dorsey high school. his time in New York. aging 20.6 yards per catch Johnson was traded to traded to the Dallas Cow- spent there, Johnson made that season. This boosted the 222 yards. His efforts got record of 216 receiving yards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers boys. In the two seasons he 141 catches for 1820 yards. Trojans to an 8-3-1 overall him co-MVP of the game. against the Northwestern In 2006, Johnson became Wildcats, helping the Trojans a Carolina Panther. In their secure a 41-32 victory and Monday Night Football earning him MVP honors in game against Tampa Bay, the matchup. Johnson was Johnson became the first named on the All-Pac-10 football player to score a First Team both years and touchdown with four differ- was the 1995 Pac-10 Offen- ent teams during an MNF sive Player of the Year. He game. also won the Pop Warner Johnson announced his retirement in 2007 and was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame the next year. In 2012, Johnson was induct- ed into the USC Hall of AP PHOTO/TONY GUTIERREZ Dallas Cowboys wide reciever Keyshawn Johnson (19) Fame. Since his retirement, Johnson took a career in AP PHOTO/REED SAXON shares a laugh with coach Bill Parcells during morning Southern Cal wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson (3) holds practice at training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, in broadcasting. the Rose Bowl trophy high for all to see after the Trojans Oxnard, Calif. defeated Northwestern, 41-32, Monday, Jan. 1, 1996, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. two years later. In his first year with the Buccaneers, record, qualifying them for The next year, Johnson made Johnson racked up 874 the Cotton Bowl. 102 catches for 1434 yards receiving yards. He The Trojans battled the and seven touchdowns. This improved the next season, Texas Tech Red Raiders in helped the USC Trojans earn accumulating 1,266 receiv- the Cotton Bowl and John- a trip to the Rose Bowl. AP PHOTO/MARK LENNIHAN ing yards and secured his son made eight receptions for Johnson set a Rose Bowl New York Jets wide receiver third Pro Bowl selection. Keyshawn Johnson tips his Johnson helped Tampa cap to the fans as he leaves Bay reach Super Bowl the field after the Jets beat XXXVII where they defeat- the Seattle Seahawks 32-31 Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998 in ed the Oakland Raiders 48- East Rutherford, N.J. John- 21. He made six receptions for 69 yards in the bout. son caught 9 passes for 114 AP PHOTO/MIKE MCCARN yards and one touchdown. In 2004, Johnson was Carolina Panthers' Keyshawn Johnson (19) knocks the hel- met off St. Louis Rams' Tye Hill (26) during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 15-0 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Johnson was called for a face mask penalty on the play.

AP PHOTO/RICH PEDRONCELLI Keyshawn Johnson, a wide receiver for the Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, address members of AP PHOTO/BILL KOSTROUN the California State Assembly while being honored at the New York Jets wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson (19) joins Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 24, 2003. back judge Kirk Dornan (6) signaling touchdown during Johnson, who grew up in the Los Angeles area and played FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, at Giants Stadi- college football at the University of Southern California, Former NFL player Keyshawn Johnson Sr. (left) talks with um in East Rutherford, N.J. Johnson scored a 43-yard was presented an Assembly resolution by Assemblyman his son, wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson Jr. following the touchdown giving the Jets a 12-7 win over the Arizona Mark Ridley-Thomas, D-Los Angeles, left, and Assembly Red-White Spring Game on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Cardinals. Speaker Herb Wesson, D-Culver City, right. Memorial Stadium.