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Former FBI Director testifies and the GOP sets the bar on Donald Trump even lower. Webb creates a family business through encouraging, preparing and mentoring his children.

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By Lauren Victoria tion, that he was uncom- Burke fortable being in a room NNPA Newswire alone with him. Contributor Trump fired Comey on May 16, shortly after During dramatic tes- he requested additional timony before the U.S. resources from the Justice Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas Senate Select Committee Department for the in- on Intelligence, James vestigation into Russia’s Comey, the former Direc- interference in the 2016 tor of the Federal Bureau presidential election, ac- COURTESY PHOTO of Investigation and the cording to The New York Reginald Webb and his children take on owning 16 McDonald’s nation’s top law enforce- Times. ment official, called Pres- Comey gave a stun- By Shannen Hill Between the three of them, the regional vice-president decided that she wanted to ident Donald Trump a ning and blunt account Contributing Writer the family owns 16 Mc- and the company presented join him. A few years later, liar five times and told 17 of his interactions with Donald’s restaurant loca- him with the opportunity his son came on board to U.S. senators and the na- President Trump, be- Reginald Webb is creat- tions in the Inland Empire. to own a location of his the family business. ing a generational legacy Webb worked with the own. After owning six lo- “We let them come to {See COMEY A-8} with two of his children. McDonald’s corporation as cations, Webb’s daughter {See WEBB A-8}

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Hundreds of fathers will be given a day of appreciation and acknowledgement at Judge Mablean’s Awards Brunch Requests Documents Relevant to SSCI Investigation

By Shannen Hill answers to questions re- Contributing Writer garding his involvement with Russia, including Judge Mablean Ephriam his meetings and com- will host her 15th Annual munications with Rus- Honoring Unsung Fathers sian officials as a top Awards and Scholarship Trump campaign surro- Brunch on Sunday, June 18 gate. at the Long Beach Hilton Harris pressed Ses- Hotel. sions on the need to pro- The day will be filled duce relevant documents with music, laughter and to support his repeatedly inspiration as hundreds of inconclusive recollec- fathers come together for U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris AP PHOTO tion of events. Harris the Father’s Day celebra- asked, “[Y]ou have sev- tion. The brunch will honor Sentinel News Service hearing, U.S. Senator Ka- eral times this afternoon fathers who are giving their COURTESY PHOTO mala D. Harris probed prefaced your responses Judge Mablean (middle) honors KJLH’s Aundrae Rus- During a Senate Select Attorney General Jeff {See H.U.F A-8} {See HARRIS A-8} sell (L) with Founders Award at the 2016 H.U.F. Awards Committee on Intelligence Sessions on his evasive

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Ice Cube attends a ceremony honoring him with a COURTESY PHOTO star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, June Members of the Ivie, McNeil and Wyatt law firm, the largest Black owned law 12, 2017, in Los Angeles firm in the nation

movie producer Ice Cube ny in front of the Musicians Sentinel News Service one of Southern Califor- team: Chaena Dade and Monday became the latest Institute on Hollywood nia’s premier full-service Tiffany Rollins. Dade’s celebrity to be added to the Boulevard, Ice Cube gave Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt, law firms, has opened its practice includes medical Hollywood Walk of Fame. thanks to his parents and the largest black-owned Leimert Park office and malpractice, and Rollins www.lasentinel.net Speaking at the ceremo- {See ICE CUBE A-8} law firm in the nation and added two attorneys to its {See IMW A-8} A-2A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYTHURSDAY, JUNE 15, 9, 2017 2014

said Burris, who will part- given the opportunity to ner with Ayron Lewallen at meet with representatives The Carolinian this sum- from the NNPA member mer. newspapers, where they The scavenger hunt end- will work this summer; (courtesy photo) ed with a tour of the Charles Shalon Bell from The At- H. Wright Museum of Afri- lanta Voice; Adria Jervay can American History. Ken of The Carolinian, based in Barrett, the chief diversity Raleigh, N.C.; David Baker officer for GM, gave brief of The Louisiana Weekly, remarks about the impor- based in ; and tance of the program and Kevin McNeir from The the role of journalists in so- Washington Informer, based ciety. in Washington, D.C. The final day of the In these breakout ses- Detroit immersion event sions, the senior newspaper included an inspirational staffers shared their expec- speech from Dr. Chavis tations with their new writ- at GM headquarters. The ers. Anxious to get started, DTU fellows sat quietly the fellows asked questions around a conference room and marveled at the his- table, focused closely on tory of the newspapers they his words, as he reminded were soon to join. There FREDDIE ALLEN/NNPA them that they represented was a fresh excitement in The 2017 NNPA “Discover The Unexpected” Journalism Fellows (from left-right): Noni Marshall, Alexa Spencer, an emerging generation of the air after the student Darrell Williams, Tiana Hunt, Ayron Lewallen, Taylor Burris, Jordan Fisher and Kelsey Jones. journalists. scholars connected with the Chavis also noted that editors and representatives By Noni Marshall and Ayron Lewallen and Darrell Trip Navigator, Jamilah clearly through the speak- this year marks the 190th from the NNPA member Alexa Imani Spencer Williams from Morehouse Lemieux, the vice presi- ers of the Equinox and anniversary of the Black publications. NNPA/DTU Journalism College. dent of News and Men’s they were off to navigate Press in America. Next on the schedule, Fellows The trip commenced Programming for Interac- the city. The clues led the “This is an opportunity was a trip to the Content with a welcome ceremony tive One’s, expressed the teams to four, distinct lo- not just to reaffirm [our] Studio, an organization The National Newspa- at a repurposed firehouse importance of Black me- cations: Dilla’s Delights, 190 year legacy, but to rep- within GM, that develops per Publishers Association that serves as the commer- dia. Detroit vs. Everybody, resent that legacy in new communications resources (NNPA) kicked off the cial studio of Ed Welburn, “I am a firm believer in N’Namdi Center for Con- and more profound ways for the brand and improves second year of the “Dis- the former vice president of the urgency of protecting temporary Art, and the that match the challenges how the company operates cover The Unexpected” Global Design at General the future of Black media, Charles H. Wright Mu- and opportunities we face efficiently, strategically, (DTU) Journalism Fellow- Motors (GM). Represen- of making sure that we seum of African American in our communities,” Cha- and consistently within the ship program with an “Im- tatives from GM and the have ample opportunity History. vis said. public social web. There, mersion” event in Detroit, NNPA greeted the fellows. to not just tell our stories At each stop, the stu- The DTU fellows were Mich. Chevrolet, the spon- The all-new 2018 Chevrolet well, because we’ve al- dents interviewed the shop {See HBCU A-14} sor of the program, hosted Equinox was parked at the ways been able to tell our owners, clerks, curators, the student scholars and a entrance. stories well, but to amplify and museum guides, doc- handful of NNPA publish- Chevrolet sent an all- them,” Lemieux said. umenting their visits for ers and editors for an inter- new Equinox to each of the After Lemieux’s poi- their first assignments as active experience designed participating NNPA mem- gnant remarks, the schol- DTU fellows. Burris said to prepare the fellows for ber publications for the ars were led outside of the that speaking to the clerk a summer of working with DTU fellows to use for a firehouse where one bright at Detroit vs. Everybody, the Black Press. month during the program. red and three splashy or- a boutique clothing store, The 2017 DTU jour- After a joyous welcome ange Chevrolet Equinoxes was her favorite part of the nalism fellows are: Alexa from the program’s team, awaited them. The DTU scavenger hunt. Imani Spencer and Noni Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., fellows in teams of two, “It was obvious that Marshall from Howard Uni- the president and CEO of accompanied by Chevro- Sade, the clerk, was very versity; Kelsey Jones and the NNPA and Michelle Al- let staffers and coordina- knowledgeable about Taylor Burris from Spel- exander, the diversity mar- tors from the program, what their brand means man College; Jordan Fisher keting manager for Chev- piled into the four SUVs and how it is continuously and Tiana Hunt from Clark rolet, delivered remarks. ready to explore Detroit. uplifting the community Jordan Fisher, a 2017 NNPA DTU Journalism Fellow Atlanta University; and Serving as this year’s Road Scavenger hunt clues rang and defying the odds,” and student at Clark Atlanta University, poses for a photo with the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. 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By Cora Jackson-Fossett Monica, also contains about the musical.” Staff Writer little-known details about BeBe also noted that the pair’s journey from the musical emphasizes Laughter, tears and great unknown teens to singing the importance of realizing music abound in “Born To stars. God’s destiny for your life This,” a new musical that Described as a coming- and allowing His plans to reveals the early career of of-age story, “Born To guide you. gospel music’s legendary This” follows BeBe and “I had a chance to duet, BeBe and CeCe Wi- CeCe from their home in sometimes talk with peo- Detroit, Michigan to Pin- ple as they were leaving eville, North Carolina to [the play]. They knew become singers on Jim [that] once they left the and Tammy Faye Bakker’s theater that their life was Praise The Lord Network. not a mistake. You were The cultural shock they born with a purpose,” he experience combined with said. the temptations of fame “A lot of people who and fortune result in a fun- decided to walk away from ny, yet emotional passage their dream felt inspired toward self-discovery. to go after those dreams “CeCe was 15 and I again. You’re never too was 17,” said BeBe, who old or too young. No mat- penned original music ter what has happened in AP PHOTO for the play. “It was the your life, you have a des- BeBe Winans beginning of what’s I be- tiny.” lieve laid the foundation “Born To This” shares for our music career. We insight into the occupation- GREG MOONEY PHOTO nans. weren’t a duet. It was Jim al dynamics of the famous The production, which and Tammy Faye Bakker Winans family as well. Juan and Deborah Joy Winans star as BeBe and CeCe Winans in the musical, runs July 11 to August 6 at that caused that to happen. The storyline includes the “Born To This”. The Broad Stage in Santa That’s what so exciting perspectives of his parents and brothers and their ca- reer challenges. Carvin Winans, Sr., star as sical. A playwright and BeBe. “Our story is some BeBe and CeCe. Juan, a screenwriter, his directing As he prepares for next form of music. We get a singer/ songwriter, earned credits range from the play month’s opening of “Born chance, in a theatrical way, a Grammy nomination as “Motown: The Musical” to To This,” Bebe hopes au- to present my story and let part of the group, Winans the film “Preaching to the diences will respond like the world know how it was Phase 2. Choir” to the “Freestyle” his family did – with joy, to be raised in my house- Deborah Joy co-stars football commercial for amazement and affirmation hold. It’s about my Mom on the OWN TV series, Nike. about their purpose. and Dad, my brothers and “Greenleaf” and previous- “I have to give honor to “I believe the story of their career and what hap- ly portrayed CeCe in the Charles Randolph-Wright, our lives can be inspira- pened, the rejection, the TV movie, “Whitney.” The who was adamant that ev- tional to people. In life, racism that happened in cast also includes Chaz Po- ery person had to be cast in there will be people who the South – all of those fahl as Jim Bakker, Kirsten a high-standard way, even disagree with your goals – things that people don’t Wyatt as Tammy Faye Bak- from the shade of color to and that’s OK. But I didn’t know about,” said Bebe. ker, Kiandra Richardson as height. When we opened give up. It’s what I’m still The theme of family is Whitney Houston and Nita in Atlanta last year (at the doing, and loving, to this further highlighted in the Whitaker as Mom Winans. Alliance Theater), most of day. I really believe this cast, which features the Charles Randolph- my family came to see and piece will help people un- third generation of Wi- Wright, who co-wrote the they were all in tears and derstand that there is a nans. Juan and Deborah book with BeBe, directs just shocked at the casting, purpose for your life. This AP PHOTO Joy Winans, children of the Broadway-bound mu- the story, everything,” said isn’t just my story. It’s ev- BeBe and CeCe Winans

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Estelle For Humanity founder Denise Estelle holds press conference on annual event

Staff Report recognition to 5 worthy and so I’ve been called as recipients. an advocate and an agent On June 8, Denise Coming from a single of change.” Estelle, founder of the parent household, Estelle The Father’s Day organization, Estelle For knows what it is like to event will be held at the Humanity (EOH), held a grow up without a male newly-renovated Proud press conference for the presence in her life. She Bird Restaurant, 11022 16th Annual Honor Thy has channeled that ex- Aviation Boulevard, Los Father (HTF) Awards perience into a powerful Angeles, CA 90045. The Dinner. Together, with day of recognition in ac- Red Carpet starts at 2:30 guest speakers and sup- knowledging, empower- p.m., and the Dinner pro- porters, Estelle spoke ing and uplifting black gram starts at 3:00 p.m. with press in front of fathers. “It’s a celebration of Copy City on Crenshaw “Our goal is to make fathers, husbands and Blvd. about the annual a big deal out of Father’s mentors, it’s a celebra- event. Day,” said Estelle. “We tion of family and it’s a “We’re here to set a want men to rise to the celebration of life,” said new narrative for men occasion.” Estelle. in our African American Guest speakers, Ma- Estelle For Humanity community,” said Estelle. songa ‘Mbele Andre is an organization which “So often [our] men are Parvenu and Charles PHOTOS BY BRIAN W. CARTER aims to empower the depicted as lazy, no good, Opong, also attended the Honor Thy Father press conference (from left-to-right): Urban planner and community community by providing [having] no interests in press conference to speak outreach specialist Masonga ‘Mbele Andre Parvenu, founder of Estelle For Humanity and events that stimulate the their families, communi- about the importance of Honor Thy Father Awards Denise Estelle and youth pastor and advocate Charles Opong. mind, empower the soul ties—so we want to set a HTF and being a part of and feed the spirit. new standard.” the event. Parvenu is a rently a graduate student at in our community.” good.” For more information, Going on its 16th year, geographer, urban plan- Pepperdine University West Parvenu continued, “Looking at the initiative please visit www.hon- the HTF Awards contin- ner, community outreach Los Angeles. “Black males are as respon- of fathers and sons is very orthyfatherawards.com. ues to honor men that specialist, and a former “I’ve been a part of this sible as anyone else in this important and pertinent to You can send inquiries are making a difference Zoning Analyst with the organization since its incep- country despite the circum- this generation today,” said to estelleforhumanity@ in the lives of their fam- Los Angeles Department tion,” said Parvenu. “We stances that we have to bear Opong. “You don’t see a lot gmail.com ily and their community. of City Planning. Opong want to counter some of and Honor Thy Father ad- of fathers in the household, On Father’ Day, June 18, is a youth advocate and the negative implications of dresses that—it shines a light that is one of the preceding Brian W. Carter con- EOH will be presenting youth pastor, who is cur- what the Black man is about on those of us that are doing epidemics that is ongoing tributed to this article.

By Trinity Elliott presidential scholar Erika Special to the Sentinel Clarke, Army veteran Wal- At West Los Angeles ter Broom, and basketball College’s 49th commence- standout Tawvan Carryl. ment, students connected As evidence of West’s through ancestral lineage commitment to the success and the pride displayed of its African-American on their Kente cloth em- students, the college offers broidered sashes, walked several tailored support across the stage into their programs including Black next journey in life as Af- Scholars / Leading and rican-American graduates. Energizing African Ameri- Included in West’s class can Students to Research Army veteran Basketball standout Presidential scholar STEM scholar of black grads were STEM and Knowledge (LEARN) Walter Broom Tawvan Carryl Erika Clarke Yasmin Eady scholar Yasmin Eady, {See WLAC A-15}

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By Stacy M. Brown McMonagle also told NNPA Newswire Contributor jurors that, after an exhaus- tive investigation in which The criminal trial of Constand had changed her Bill Cosby ended on Mon- story several times while day after defense called Cosby’s statements re- just one witness—a detec- mained consistent, former tive who had earlier testi- Montgomery County Dis- fied for the prosecution. trict Attorney Bruce Castor Judge Steven O’Neill determined that there was declined to allow Cosby’s no evidence to support a attorneys to call a witness prosecution and closed the whom they said could cor- case. roborate telephone calls The high-powered at- Andrea Constand made in torney also pleaded with attempts to get phone re- jurors to not make Cosby cords, so she could fix her pay for his infidelities. story before she went to a Pointing to Cosby’s wife, civil lawyer and police. Camille who sat in the first So, the defense only row on Monday, McMona- called Detective Richard gle said “When you dance Schaffer to enter certain outside of your marriage phone and other documents you pay… she deserved into the official record. better.” The adverse ruling for Still, he said, “hope- Cosby continued a strange POOL PHOTO fully, you will have the last trend in which O’Neill has Bill and Camille Cosby, at right, arrive at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., on June 12, 2017. two words in this case, and repeatedly gone against I pray those words are ‘not requests made by the de- guilty.’” fense. The ruling is par- District Attorney Rich- ticularly odd when, in most ard Steele countered in the circumstances, a judge state’s closing arguments would grant certain leeway that Cosby had ingratiated to a defendant facing seri- himself into Constand’s ous charges that could con- family, and took advantage ceivably land him behind of his role as her mentor. bars for the rest of his life, “Three friends, I have according to several court three friends to make you observers. relax,” Steele said of the Cosby, 79, faces three Benadryl Cosby gave Con- counts of aggravated inde- stand. “She’s asking for cent assault in an incident career advice. When you with Constand that alleg- look at his own words, he’s edly happened in 2004. He guilty. He gives her drugs, could receive up to 30 years he puts his fingers in her, in prison if convicted. he knows what effects the In a blistering, closing drugs have so there’s but argument, Cosby’s lead one conclusion in this case defense attorney Brian Mc- and that’s out of his own Monagle pleaded with ju- mouth, that’s the case you rors to issue a “Not Guilty” have to decide.” verdict. Cosby declined to tes- “Not just beyond a POOL PHOTO tify in his own defense. Af- reasonable doubt, but find Bill Cosby, right, leaves the courtroom after the jury had a question at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Nor- ter the judge’s final instruc- him not guilty,” said Mc- ristown, Pa., on June 12, 2017. tions, the jury was expected Monagle. to begin its deliberation. He pointed out the many inconsistencies that dence the night of the al- could I pull into the drive- Constand made to po- leged assault. way. I was on my Nextel lice, including that she “The Silver Bullet — phone owned by Temple,’” had told authorities, in a hold on for this — is on McMonagle noted. sworn statement, that she January 22, 2005,” Mc- The attorney said, with and Cosby had never been Monagle said. all of the cell phone records alone prior to the alleged “I thought about this in the case, he hadn’t until incident, a claim that the and thought this is why a week ago looked up that defense proved wasn’t true. [she changed her story, particular call which, after She also said they had changed dates]. It hit me. checking, never happened. maintained very little con- The question [posed to “I went day by day to tact, which also wasn’t Constand by investigators] see if her Nextel call hap- true. was what did you do when pened,” McMonagle said. However, McMonagle you reached the entrance of “But, no, she’s calling New pointed out that, under oath, Cosby’s house. She said, ‘I York. I keep going, I gave Constand admitted that she called him from the street her February, no, no, no. had been alone with Cosby and told him I was here and Why’d she move the date?” at his hotel room during a late night rendezvous at the Foxwoods Casino where Constand admitted to en- joying a cognac, exchang- ing gifts and lighting a fire before laying on the bed with Cosby. The former Temple University employee later crossed out the line in her police statement that said they had lay down in bed together, a point McMona- gle also seized upon. “Let’s stop this,” Mc- Monagle told jurors, rais- ing his voice. “Let’s call it what it is—a romance.” Further, McMonagle showed jurors phone re- cords that revealed that, after the alleged incident, there were 72 telephone calls made between Cosby and Constand. The come- dian made 19 of those calls to his former love interest while Constand called her ex-suitor 53 times. Constand claimed she made those calls as part of her job as director of basketball operations at Temple, but McMonagle reminded jurors that Con- stand had already quit her job and one of the reasons Cosby offered her a Bena- dryl tablet was because she had called him telling him how stressed she was about the direction of her profes- sional career. In one of McMona- gle’s “Ah ha!” moments, he pointed out Constand’s statement about when she arrived at Cosby’s resi- A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 16, 2017 • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY

Author Adolph Reed’s white people. benefited mostly the Black Reed says egalitarian- cultural centers, etc.). In book, The Jug and its Con- Any effort to raise ques- bourgeoisie and its bene- ism and social rational- this way, opposition was tents: A Perspective on tions or to articulate a dif- factors outside of the Black ity appealed to the civil pacified. He maintained Black Political Develop- ferent point of view from community. rights movement and to these groups were examples ment raises controversial that of the Black leader- Essentially, he argues capitalism. Egalitarianism of “artificial negativity,” by but provocative questions ship elite was attacked as both served the interests stressed the immorality of which he means groups that about Black leadership and “creating disunity” and of capitalism. Moreover, segregation and how seg- are critical, but in ways that the devolving state of the “inauthentic.” Reed con- he asserts both integra- regation was an obstacle fail to challenge the system. “Black community.” His cluded the myth of a single tion and have to the market and to eco- However, Reed basic argument is the idea Black collectivity is a so- aided in the reconstitution nomic progress. The end thinks opposition is pos- that there is a cohesive cial construction of reality of domination, not only of of segregation opened up sible. He suggests buying Black collectivity or iden- put together from cultural change on the victims of Blacks but also over all of avenues for new forms of off groups only works as tity is a myth. He attempts fragments and remnants of that system. society. He concludes there domination over Blacks. long as the number of such to show why this myth was Black adaptations from the Reed says it is ironic is no real opposition to the In addition, the radical fac- groups is limited. But more necessary after the Civil era of slavery to the early that what is needed is a administrative apparatus tion of the Black movement and more, status groups— War in order to present a period of Jim Crow. These form of “interest group lib- (government and corpora- did not critique the alli- women, LGBT, disabled semblance of unity. two myths—that Blacks eralism” in what passes for tions) that serve capital- ance of the Black elite with and other minorities- are Later on, Black leader- constitute a single collec- the “unified Black commu- ism. This is due in part to corporate liberalism. The competing for shrinking ship, including W.E. Du- tive identity and the myth nity.” Interest group liber- the failure of the opposition ’s opportunities available in bois’s Talented Tenth, could of Black authenticity— alism assumes that there and not merely to systemic assumption that there was the private sector and gov- then claim to represent this have prevented the devel- are divergent and often repression. a Black political interest ernment. “unified community,” and opment of a differentiated conflicting interests within Since the early represented by community His remedies include: they defined the specific in- politics based on real dif- any large group. The de- 1970s, the Black movement leaders strengthened the Break the Black elite’s con- terests of the “Black com- ferences and interests with- nial of these differences has has been pacified and depo- Black elite. trol over ideas in the Black munity.” in the Black community. allowed self-proclaimed liticized so that true eman- Reed maintains the de- community; critique their Blacks were treated by Reed attacks “Black leaders, often made by the cipation seems impossible cline of serious Black op- programs in order to “…… others as an undifferentiat- Power” ideology as ab- media to define the inter- to many. Racial segregation position to the status quo transcend the official Black ed whole with no divisions stract, idealistic, and not ests of Blacks and to be un- was dismantled, but Black was due in part to an ideol- posture of quiet accep- or differences of opin- connected to the real poli- challenged in doing so. employment, median in- ogy that fit into mainstream tance of any initiative that ions on significant issues. tics of Black people be- A differentiated Black come, availability of hous- American ideology. The includes an affirmative ac- Working within the narrow cause it dismissed the collectivity leads to coali- ing and life expectancy did Black opposition was inte- tion component”; recognize opportunities provided by reality of politics Blacks tions with other collec- not improve from 1964 grated into the system in a the diverse interests in the the segregation era, Black practiced and replaced it tives, leadership that is ac- through the early 1990s. way that strengthened the Black community. leaders became “middle- with a utopian scheme. The countable to specific Black But the middle-class tends system rather than chal- For Reed, there is a need men” (brokers) between emphasis on self-help is constituencies and real to generalize its gains as if lenged it. A new mode of for a critical, democratic Blacks and the white power conservative and bourgeois democracy within what is they were the gains of the domination developed that Black political culture, and structure. This meant that because self-help ideolo- called the Black commu- Black community because domesticated negativity by political liberalism is the many Black leaders were gies do not challenge the nity. Blacks are as diverse its interests and power rest creating places where these first step to break the Black “putative” (supposed) lead- existing social system and as everyone else and the de- on a monolithic conception ideas could be expressed— elite’s monolithic control. ers- or assumed to be so by also place the burden for nial of that simple fact has of Black life. (ethnic studies programs, [email protected] • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

There is today a global future of human relations Indeed, you don’t have and caught the suspects and structures destroyed, food total war being waged by and on the earth, itself. And to be a farmer, philosopher saved the millions of vic- insecurity, lack of clean the U.S., its allies and prox- there is grossly inadequate or a follower of Min. Mal- tims in these countries and water, cholera epidemics ies with no end in sight, no and mostly military con- colm to remember and re- the U.S. itself from this to- caused by so-called saviors just or honest proposals cern about the consequenc- flect seriously on his moral tal and terrible war. And if and others who siphoned for peace and no real relief es it is having already as the reminder that chickens come we are a moral and thought- off the aid funds for their from the war’s devastat- targeted people wage righ- home to roost, and that those ful people, how can we in and their cronies’ capitalist ing effects on the lives and teous resistance and some who sow seeds of destruc- good conscience not recog- projects at the expense of lands of the people who are among them respond with tion in the wind abroad can’t nize and rise up against the the masses? its targets and victims. Nor similar unrestrained vio- be hypocritically surprised havoc being wreaked on the Thus, in spite of all is there adequate consider- lence against the invaders, when they reap a whirl- vulnerable peoples in the the monies spent, the self- ation concerning the impact not only in their own coun- wind of similar devastation resource-rich areas of the praise propaganda and the of this massive destruction tries, but also in the home at home. Although such a and gloat over waging a world? vulgarly self-serving claims of lives and lands on the countries of the invaders. total war has its roots in total and terrorist war of With all our talk about of bringing freedom, de- European peoples’, includ- “shock and awe” against caring for the poor and mocracy, progress, etc., the the ing America’s, earlier racist those vulnerable and hav- have-nots, welcoming the peoples of Haiti, Palestine, imperialist wars of conquest, ing coveted resources and stranger and refugee and Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, colonization, enslavement strategic value. protecting the earth, can Pakistan and forgotten Lib- and genocide, it finds its Surely, there is no small we honestly say we are not ya know only a deep, un- modern expression in the amount of undiluted hy- simply practicing a selec- deserved and imposed suf- DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Executive Publisher / CEO post-9/11 capitalist cata- pocrisy and self-delusion tive morality of concern fering and the devastation JENNIFER J. THOMAS strophic wars of aggression to wage a “shock and awe” for those of the favored described above without Publisher and acquisition, billed as the war and then be “shocked race and religion, the cur- any letup or lessening in KENNETH R. THOMAS “war on terror”. So, Trump and awed” by a similar rent favorite “minority” or sight. And we can console Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) might expand the war with response to it. But all op- ethnic group and the parts ourselves with self-med- RUTH WASHINGTON Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) his infantile and untutored pressors are shocked and of the earth we occupy icating myths of needing COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. understanding and assertions awed by any resistance— and identify with? Indeed, to kill without conscience Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) about the world and what the righteous as well as un- who is morally courageous or constraints to protect PAMELA A. BAKEWELL U.S. can and cannot do, but restrained, and thus eas- enough to bear witness to ourselves, but eventually Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer he boards a train already on ily and gladly confuse and truth and set the scales of it will be brought home to DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff the military-industrial track conflate the two. But we justice in their proper place us and our allies that there BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL of war-making and war- must and do make a clear among the Haitians, Pales- is no security in oppression, Executive Assistant to the Publisher mongering laid long ago. line of distinction between tinians and Yemeni and all none in domination, de- Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) It is, therefore, an irony of group and state terrorism the others not to be even privation and degradation badly conceived history and and righteous resistance. mentioned or given supe- of others. Moreover, there BRANDON I. 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Indeed, cupation, domination, de- regardless of racial and reli- Designer/Staff Writer hospitals, houses, schools, righteous resistance is mor- privation and degradation? gious claims to the contrary. wedding parties, water and ally compelling struggle to Now, after 15 years of And there is no good future AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer food supplies, mosques, protect our lives, to achieve total war and the use of for a country or people who JENNIFER BIHM, Staff Writer public meetings and mar- and secure our freedom, to the most advanced weap- act as vampires, vultures BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer ket places can only be de- realize our right to justice ons, killing-committed al- and predators against the fined and described as - ter and to exercise our right lies and satellites, armies vulnerable peoples of the KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer rorism, whether committed to live secure, free, full of mercenaries, contracted world. 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• RUSHERN BAKER • • AREVA MARTIN AND DONNA BEECH • • COUNTY EXECUTIVE, PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD. • Making the Case for How Miss USA Derailed Her Headline Investing in HBCUs “Nuclear Chemist Crow- ned Miss USA!” That UNCF’s iconic, “A Mind have a duty to serve. should’ve been the headline. is a Terrible Thing to Waste,” “That is your duty—the When a 25-year-old sci- advertising campaign duty of your degree,” Harris entist from the Nuclear Reg- remains the gold-standard for said. “That is the charge of a ulatory Commission wins a shining light on the urgency Howard graduate. So whatev- beauty pageant, it ought to of investing in Black colleges er you plan to do next— rattle the cages of repressive, and universities. whether you want to design sexist stereotypes all around No nation, the stories in the latest app or cure cancer or the world. the campaign reminded us, run a business. Whether Instead, within seconds, can be great if it leaves you're going to be a dentist, a Twitter was ablaze with par- behind a large portion of its lawyer, a teacher, or an COURTESY PHOTO tisan bickering over what the Miss USA Kára McCullough residents. More than 40 years accountant—let your guiding new Miss USA, Kára later, the need for sustained principle be truth and service. McCullough, said about tives opposed to universal great!” I need to be aware of investment in historically At a time when there are healthcare and feminism. healthcare praised her for the thousands of people who Black colleges and universi- Americans—disproportion- In what might have been supporting their position. have suffered from these ties (HBCUs) remains as ately Black and Brown one of the happiest moments Liberals turned against her, issues and try to shed new great as ever. men—trapped in a broken of her life, she inadvertently angry and disappointed. light on the problem. When I With the change in presi- Rushern Baker, the county system of mass incarcera- alienated countless fans and They were both missing can’t speak from experience, dential administrations, executive in Prince George’s tion... peak truth—and serve.” blew her chance to lay claim the point. I make it my business to get County, Md., says that the HBCUs have once again It is advice that we to a powerful headline linked The answer of the soon- informed. need for sustained invest- returned to the national con- should also—no matter our to-be Miss USA 2017 wasn’t EARN YOUR ment in historically Black to her message. versation, with some openly age—aspire to. And one EXPERTISE colleges and universities political, it was personal. “I questioning the need for such (HBCUs) remains as great truth is surely that the definitely am not taking my It’s not just beauty pag- institutions, particularly in as ever. nation’s HBCUs are as rele- health care for granted, and eant queens. People in the the face of advances over the vant and necessary now as that’s why I said it’s a privi- public eye are expected to be past several decades. The are significantly more likely when some of them were lege,” she explained in a better informed than the conversation is not new and to have felt supported while founded over 150 years ago. retweet of her Fox News average person—whether the answer has not changed. in college, according to 2015 These institutions were an appearance the next day. The they expect that of them- We need HBCU’s to con- data from an ongoing antidote to the racist policies message she had inadver- selves or not. tinue to exist and they need Gallup-Purdue University that, in some cases, banned tently telegraphed was far When asked whether he all of us helping to support study. educating Black students. different. thought actors should be their coffers and make the But statistics are only At a time where college Even after wearing the weighing in on Afghanistan, case to decision-makers part of the story. HBCUs costs are going up, and crown of Miss District of British actor Dominic Coop- about the continued value have produced influential attacks on Black students on Columbia USA 2017 for er famously said, “I think it’s they provide. Americans including Pulitzer predominantly White cam- months, she is still answer- madness. There’s too much HBCUs represent only Prize-winning author Alice puses are on the rise, the Areva Martin ing questions like a private weight and gravitas given to three percent of all two- and Walker, filmmaker Spike need for Black colleges is person, not a public figure. people who ultimately dress four-year U.S. colleges and Lee, Oprah Winfrey and greater than ever. As a gov- It’s one of the most pub- Once you step onto the up in frocks and dance universities, but they enroll many other business, civic ernment, we have to contin- lic missed moments we’ve public stage, you are obligat- around.” 10 percent of all African leaders and entrepreneurs. ue to ensure that funding is seen (outside the political ed to think beyond yourself. That may be true. But it’s American undergraduates. On campuses around the there to keep this pipeline arena) in a while. And it was People expect you to convey the world we live in. A They produce 17 percent of nation, parents beamed last going. And as private citi- so unnecessary. Knowing a a message that is bigger than comedian from “Saturday all African American college month as newly minted grad- zens, we have to open our handful of tips can help you you are. Night Live” is a respected graduates and generate 24 uates of HBCUs set out to wallets to ensure the long- avoid a fail like this. IfIgoonFoxNewsto Senator from Minnesota and percent of all bachelor’s make names for themselves term viability of the institu- IT’S NOT ALL answer questions about there’s a reality TV star in degrees in STEM fields and to fulfill their dreams. tions that are working for us ABOUT YOU police brutality or sexual the White House. earned by At Howard University, and our communities. When asked if healthcare harassment, I can’t say, “Per- All of us, every day, annually, according to my alma mater, I witnessed Rushern Baker, a gradu- were a right or a privilege, sonally, I don’t have any make public statements in UNCF’s Patterson Research U.S. Senator ate of Howard University, is Ms. McCullough said it was experience of that. I’ve never ads and posts on social Institute. remind graduates that the the county executive in definitely a privilege. Posts felt threatened by police or media. When you step out- Part of the reason is that world will not always be Prince George’s County, on social media went lost my job because of sexu- side the personal arena, Black graduates of HBCUs welcoming and that they Maryland. through the roof. Conserva- al harassment. My life is whetheronbehalfofaper- sonal or corporate brand, you • CHARLENE CROWELL / NNPA NEWSWIRE COLUMNIST • can’t speak with authority unless you’re well informed. You’re not talking to your besties, blurting out Civil Rights Groups Ask for Broad Access to opinions based on things you’ve heard. If you expect to be taken seriously, you Affordable Lending have to earn your expertise. Otherwise, you run the risk Civil Rights Groups Demand Affordable Housing Goals and Fair Access to Mortgage Credit of embarrassing yourself with an out-of-date, superfi- As the Senate Banking housing finance systems ers to equal access into the for thoughtful debate and cial understanding of the Committee turns its attention plays in achieving this goal system and those barriers action include: issues. to reform the nation’s sec- will continue to deepen the have never been unwound.” 1. Enforce the GSEs obli- When asked whether she ondary mortgage market, racial wealth gap that already “As a result, people of gations that guarantee sus- was a feminist, Ms. McCul- civil rights leaders recently exists in America today.” color face grave difficulties tainable access to credit and lough said, “I try not to con- spoke in a strong and united The current public policy when trying to access credit,” affordable housing – espe- sider myself this die-hard, ‘I voice. For these national debate on the secondary added Rice. “This means that cially for low-to-moderate don’t care about men’ [type]. organizations, the housing mortgage market has its roots the Affordable Housing income consumers living in Women, we are just as equal finance system must in the foreclosure crisis that Goals must be strengthened underserved communities. as men …” Fans watching embrace—not abandon—its began in 2007. Lax federal and the resources and resolve These are the same con- the pageant reacted as if a obligation to provide broad regulation and excessive to achieve them must be set sumers who have been left bomb had gone off. access and affordability in risk-taking by Wall Street in place." out of the nation’s financial “Who says feminists mortgage lending. firms led to a housing boom “Because the mortgage recovery. hate men? Gurl!!!” Makho In a June 6 letter to Com- where investors chased prof- giants Fannie Mae and Fred- 2. Authorize the recapi- Ndlovu mittee Chairman and Rank- its on unsustainable mort- die Mac have a special rela- talization of both Fannie Mae “What? Noooooo. This ing Member, Senators Mike gage loans. Fannie Mae and tionship with the federal gov- and Freddie Mac with guide- is the first #MissUSA I don’t Crapo (R-Idaho) and Sherrod Freddie Mac, two govern- Charlene Crowell says that ernment, they also have spe- lines that allow a reasonable approve of. Her answers Brown (D-Ohio), were ment-sponsored enterprises today’s public policy hous- cial responsibilities to the economic return. show she is uneducated on advised that any emerging also known as GSEs, fol- ing debate is also an oppor- public as well,” said Vanita 3. Curb the practice of women’s & health care legislation for the secondary lowed that market trend, tunity to learn from the Gupta, president and CEO of added costs to mortgage loan issues” Tara Bowlin mistakes of the past and housing finance market must hoping to capture profits for The Leadership Conference originations, fees that add She needs to recall that it craft new policies. set in place guidelines to pro- their investors. This led to on Civil and Human Rights. costs to the mortgage origi- was die-hard suffragists and tect against unlawful discrim- them facing losses that for Housing Studies at Har- “Most importantly, part nation costs known as loan feminists, fighting in the ination. A second and equally resulted in their being placed vard University, seven out of of their business has to be level price adjustments or trenches for generations important requirement is for into conservatorship by the every 10 new households based in low-income com- LLPAs. These fees lock out before us, who had made it all credit-worthy borrowers federal government. formed will be families of munities that have historical- 5.2 million potential borrow- possible for her to work out- have access to the mortgage Like many other private color. In addition, the future ly been underserved,” Gupta ers due to unnecessarily tight side the home, vote in elec- credit they deserve. firms, the GSEs received a of Fannie Mae and Freddie continued. “If Congress credit restrictions. tions, get an education and Signing the letter was a financial bailout from the Mac is tied to several statuto- decides to overhaul the hous- 4. Fully fund HUD’s be “just as equal as men.” broad coalition of activists: U.S. Treasury Department to ry mandates that include ing finance system, any enti- Housing Trust Fund. In fact, feminism has The Leadership Conference avoid a complete market requirements for the GSEs to ties that take the place of “Access and affordability come so far that enlightened on Civil and Human Rights, meltdown. Eventually and as share responsibility in reach- Fannie and Freddie and are central tenants of the women can support a beauty NAACP, National Urban authorized by Congress in the ing affordable housing goals, enjoy the same protections nation’s housing finance sys- pageant as something more League, National Council of Troubled Asset Relief Pro- as well as access to credit that must also meet the same tem. Two others are safety than the objectification of La Raza, National Coalition gram, or TARP, a $187 billion is free from discrimination. responsibilities.” and soundness,” said Nikitra women, because they’ve for Asian Pacific American taxpayer investment saved the In a broad sense, today’s As the housing market Bailey, CRL Executive Vice carved out a place in the Community Development, GSEs out of the total of $698 public policy housing debate continues to grapple with President. “Any GSE reform world where women can be National Fair Housing billion in rescue funds. Even is also an opportunity to learn historical discrimination that must protect affordable hous- powerful and beautiful and Alliance, National Commu- today, the GSEs remain under from the mistakes of the past resulted in persistent and ing goals and advance the educated, too. nity Reinvestment Coalition, conservatorship. and craft new policies that growing racial wealth gaps, it GSEs’ duty to serve. All She was standing on that and the Center for Responsi- But with the housing will avoid their recurrence. must also adapt to new 21st credit-worthy consumers in stage as a beautiful woman ble Lending (CRL). market stabilized, multiple "The nation's housing century challenges as well. every region of the nation and a scientist because of Together they wrote, calls have urged legislative finance system has never Many millennials are shun- should have a real opportuni- feminists and she spoke as if “Any reform of the secondary reform of Fannie and Fred- worked for people of color,” ning or delaying homeown- ty to pursue their homeown- she didn’t even know it. mortgage market must ensure die, despite some reforms noted Lisa Rice, Executive ership due to heavy student ership dreams. Now as she’s about to access and affordability to already enacted. Vice President of the Nation- debt. Future policies must Charlene Crowell is the embark on the biggest media mortgage credit for all credit- For communities of al Fair Housing Alliance. find a way to serve a diverse communications deputy direc- tour of her life, her first task worthy potential homebuyers color, the next decade is pro- “The system was originally marketplace and protect tax- tor with the Center for is to win back the women in all regions of the nation… jected to demographically and purposefully designed to payers from more financial Responsible Lending. She can who are well enough Diminishing the role and change to majority minority. exclude these consumers. bailouts. be reached at Charlene.crow- informed about the history of importance that the secondary According to the Joint Center That construct infused barri- Among remedies offered [email protected]. that struggle to be offended. A-8THURSDAY, LOS JUNE ANGELES 15, 2017 SENTINEL OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013

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COURTESY PHOTO The Webbs find balance between business and family through McDonald’s franchises

“Since our children Empowerment Movement, est son, Kareem, decided to worked me out of a job. have come into the busi- geared towards turning the go a different route, opting They do it better than I ever ness, the number of restau- dollar back in to the Black to own a few Buffalo Wild could.” COURTESY PHOTO rants has more than doubled community. This organiza- Wings, and not following When it comes to busi- McDonald’s owner, Reginald Webb because they bring passion tion provides entrepreneur- his siblings. Webb says it is ness, Webb says that it and expertise,” said Webb. ial workshops and support imperative that children are is important to tie your “We let them come store while his son Kyle “They’re so much closer in to Black businessowners. prepared and willing to put star to a star that is going to the conclusion them- worked for ABC. The sib- age to the people who work Along with business ven- in the work it takes to make somewhere. With McDon- selves,” said Webb. “We lings came to the conclu- at the restaurant and they tures, the Webb family also the business successful. ald’s being one of the larg- wanted to make sure that sion that the family busi- just bring a tremendous gives back by providing “I always wanted to be est food chains in history, they were educated but ness was what they would amount of skill and energy scholarships and funding to sure that my children want- Webb has been able to ex- they had to make the deci- enjoy most. They applied that has allowed our busi- high schools in the Inland ed to be in this business and pand just as the company sion to join the business on to and completed the Mc- ness to flourish.” Empire. that they could add value to has. Webb’s children plan their own.” Donald’s Second Genera- The family has other Webb encourages any- it. Once that occurred I was to continue growing the After graduating col- tion Program for certifica- business ventures through one in business to have a able to be that mentor and business and implementing lege, Webb’s children tion. Kiana works as the their company Webb Fam- generational succession give up power as quickly as the tools their father has worked for other compa- chief operating officer ily Investments. They also plan, but it starts with the my children could handle given them. nies initially. His daughter while Kyle works as the have an organization called children wanting to join it,” said Webb. “Now, I’m Kiana owned a clothing chief financial officer. the Cooperative Economic on their own. Webb’s old- almost retired because they

hearing with Comey, last In a testament to how where it will lead. Former Enron CEO Ken Lay. {continued from Pg. A-1} Comey week. far Republicans have gone FBI Director, and now Spe- Comey’s testimony President Trump, between answer about his meeting The backdrop of Com- to lower the bar for Trump, cial Counsel on the Russia comes only a day after two January 9 and April 11, with Russian Ambassador ey’s testimony reads like the same party captained matter, Robert Mueller is Trump Administration in- 2017. Comey declined to Sergey Kislyak. something out of a 1950s by Ronald Reagan in the currently in charge of the telligence officials, Direc- answer some of the sena- Sen. Harris also asked spy novel from the Cold 1980s to be Russia-wary is investigation. tor National Intelligence tors’ questions due to the Comey, “…the Attorney War that the bureau’s lon- silent on the prospect that Mueller has spent the Dan Coats and NSA Ad- sensitive subject matter; General, did he have ac- gest serving Director, J. Donald Trump and his as- last two weeks hiring high- visor Michael Rogers, re- the committee convened a cess to information about Edgar Hoover, would have sociates have unusually powered prosecutors. The fused to answer questions classified meeting after the the investigation in those more likely been involved close ties to the former So- most impressive higher regarding conversations public session. two weeks?” in. Incredibly, less than viet Union. to date is Andrew Weiss- they had with President Additionally, questions Comey answered: “In six months into Trump’s Some Republicans as- mann, who has taken leave Trump, about the Rus- by Senator Kamala Harris theory, sure, because he’s presidency, there is no sert the president was vin- from his job from the Jus- sia investigation during a (D-Calif.) and other sena- the Attorney General.” disputing that the Russian dicated, because he’s not tice Department’s criminal separate hearing before the tors revealed that Attorney There was an undercurrent government deliberately specifically under investi- fraud section. Weissmann Select Intelligence Com- General Jeff Sessions will of questions around Jeff interfered with an Ameri- gation, but the investigation has prosecuted New York mittee on June 7. have more questions to Sessions throughout the can presidential election. is on-going; who knows mafia figures and former

ated mentorship programs, or been shown this much The scholarship recipients programs. The foundation H.U.F {continued from Pg. A-1} men who have a consistent appreciation. I’m telling have at least a 2.0 grade recently raised money to and impactful presence in you, we make a big deal. point average, but these send students of Jefferson all to make their kid’s lives for Father’s Day.” their children’s lives and We roll out the red carpet.” scholarships are based on High School to the prom better, with an emphasis The first year of the are great co-parents but Scholarships starting at financial need more than and is currently raising on single fathers. Celebrity H.U.F. Awards started in no longer in a relationship $1,000 will also be given who has the best grades. money for their Thanks- guests will include Pooch Mablean’s backyard with with the child’s mother. out to students pursuing a “We weigh the need, not giving and Christmas give- Hall, Jonathan Slocumb, 200 people in attendance. “The Honoring Unsung college degree. There are the grades,” said Mablean. aways. For more informa- Ja’net Dubois and more. The event has tripled in Fathers Awards came from nine total, including two “The most money will tion on getting involved Music will be performed size. Assemblymember the lack of a viable orga- that are specifically for go to the person with the with the foundation, visit by Michael Phillips and Reginald Jones-Sawyer nization honoring fathers. nursing and one for sup- greatest need because we mableanephriamfounda- Band and Angie Fisher. will be honored with an It was created to erase the porting a student from Jef- understand that all of them tion.com. For tickets to “It will be an afternoon award for fathers balanc- negative myth about fathers ferson High School where have a need, but some have the H.U.F. Awards, visit of great entertainment, ing fatherhood and career. being dead-beat dads,” Mablean graduated from. a need greater than others.” hufawards.com. The dead- great food, fellowship and Some of the other awards said Mablean. “I meet so There is also a scholar- Along with the awards, line for tickets is Thursday, meeting new people,” said will honor men who have many fathers who say that ship for a student between the Mablean Ephriam June 15 at midnight. Mablean. “It is the most been married for 60 years they’ve never had this the ages of 25 and 40 who Foundation is involved in happening event in town plus, men who have cre- much fun on Father’s Day wants to go back to school. mentorship and scholarship

Throughout the hearing, whether or not this policy witnesses you had before Sessions: -- that goes be- Harris {continued from Pg. A1} Sessions provided evasive was in writing, Sessions you earlier, those individu- yond just the Attorney Gen- by saying ‘to the best of testimony today, did you responses and often cited was unable to say: als declined to comment eral. your recollection’. Just on refresh your memory with a “long-standing” Depart- Harris: And you re- because we’re all -- about Harris: Is that policy in the first page of your three any written documents, be ment of Justice policy that ferred to a long standing conversations with the Pres- writing somewhere? pages of written testimony they your calendar, written prohibited him from dis- DOJ policy, can you tell ident -- because that’s a long Sessions: I think so. you wrote, ‘nor do I recall’, correspondence, e-mails, cussing his private com- us what policy it is you’re standing policy -- A full transcript of Har- ‘do not have recollection,’ notes of any sort?” Sessions munications with President talking about? Harris: Sir, I’m just ask- ris’ questioning can be found ‘do not remember it.’ So my failed to commit to provide Trump. When pressed by Sessions: Well, I think ing you about the DOJ poli- online at www.lasentinel.net question is, for any of your notes he maintained. Senator Harris to confirm most cabinet people as the cy you referred to.

ing his first studio album {continued from Pg. A1} in 1990, “AmeriKKKa’s Ice Cube Most Wanted.” others who played a role in on the famed walk. Ice Cube, now 47, be- his career. The ceremony came gan his acting career with “I’m so honored to three days after the release the 1991 film “Boyz n the be here, you know, it’s a of the 25th anniversary edi- Hood.” He later appeared great day,” he said. “... You tion of his second album in the “Friday,” “Barber- know, you don’t get here “Death Certificate,” which shop,” “Are We There by yourself. When you’re includes three new songs. Yet?” and “Ride Along” coming up, doing music, Ice Cube, whose birth franchises, which he also movies, just trying to be name is O’Shea Jackson, produced, and such films as creative, you never figure first attracted attention as a “Three Kings.” you’ll be on the Hollywood rapper and songwriter with Ice Cube also was a pro- Walk of Fame one day. So the West Coast gangsta rap ducer of the 2015 N.W.A. today is not really about group N.W.A. in the late PHOTO BY RICHARD SHOTWELL/INVISION/AP biopic “Straight Outta Ice Cube. It’s about all the 1980s, writing lyrics for WC, from left, Ice Cube and John Singleton attend a ceremony honoring Ice Cube Compton” and directed the people who helped me get its groundbreaking songs with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Hollywood. 1998 film, “The Players here.” “Straight Outta Compton” Club.” The star is the 2,614th and “Gangsta, Gangsta” and “Express Yourself.” He soon left the group for a solo career, releas-

ner Rickey Ivie. “As our ents and the firm.” gal Counsel for Rockport largest black-owned law third office, we are excited Prior to joining the firm, Healthcare Services, and firm in the nation and one {continued from Pg. A-1} IMW to continue growing and Rollins was a Deputy City previously served as a law of Southern California’s will focus her practice on shaw Boulevard, Suite expand our capabilities.” Attorney for the city of student volunteer with Le- premier full-service law law enforcement defense – 318, Ivie, McNeill & Wy- “Chaena and Tiffany Compton, and previously gal Aid Foundation Los firms, representing a broad both with an emphasis on att’s new office will meet are incredibly talented and served as a contract attor- Angeles in the Domestic range of businesses, public representing the county of the demands of its cli- are exactly the kind of at- ney for several prominent Violence and Family Law entities and individuals in a Los Angeles. The firm cur- ents in the area. “Some of torneys we seek to join our law firms in the Los Ange- Clinic. She earned her Ju- vast array of litigation mat- rently has offices in Down- our largest clients are in growing team,” said Part- les area. She earned her Ju- ris Doctor at Loyola Law ters and transactions. town Los Angeles and On- Leimert Park so this was ner W. Keith Wyatt. “Their ris Doctor at Southwestern School in 2015. tario a natural extension for the background and experience Law School in 2013. Founded in 1943, Ivie, Located at 4401 Cren- firm,” said founding Part- are an asset to both our cli- Dade was formerly Le- McNeill & Wyatt is the THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9

By David Koenig and he would hang back AP Writer near the cockpit door. “They’re looking for Nobody at Southwest some older white guy to told Louis Freeman he make sure he’s keeping her would be the first black pi- out of trouble,’’ Freeman lot in the ’s history said. “When they turned when he was hired in 1980. to look, there’s big old “It never occurred to me standing there, grin- me,’’ Freeman says, “but ning. You should have seen when I got here I was the the looks. To me, it was a only pilot of color _ it game.’’ didn’t take long to figure In 1992, Southwest out.’’ named Freeman its chief COURTESY PHOTO Freeman went on to be- Freeman as a young pilot. pilot in Chicago _ the first come the first black chief black to hold that job at pilot _ a management job _ ber of black pilots. any major U.S. airline. at a major U.S. airline. His Maybe Christopher It’s a management job that most memorable flight car- Goods of Frisco, , meant fewer flights for ried the body of civil rights will be one of them. As Freeman, “but I got to use icon to her final AP PHOTO/LM OTERO Freeman talked to a re- my brain for other stuff.’’ resting place. The NAACP Southwest Airlines captain Louis Freeman takes a phone call before boarding a jet to porter at Love Field, the In 2005, Freeman flew had asked the airline to put fly his last flight for Southwest before his retirement in Dallas, Thursday, June 8, 2017. 10-year-old stopped to the plane that carried the together an African-Ameri- Freeman was the first African-American to become a chief pilot at a major U.S. airline shake his hand. Freeman body of Parks, the black can crew. and is retiring after a 36-year career that saw big changes in aviation. His most memo- chatted briefly with the boy woman who in 1955 re- Freeman made his last rable flight carried the body of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. and waved to his parents. fused an order to give up flight as a Southwest -Air “That kind of thing hap- her seat on a public bus in lines captain on June 8, a moment of panic when the until the mid-1960s. South- It has increased, but it’s pens all the time,’’ Free- Montgomery, Alabama, to few days before turning 65, captain gave him a routine west was less than a decade been awfully slow,’’ Free- man said, “because young a white passenger, an act the federal retirement age command. The weight of old when Freeman joined man says. Part of the prob- black kids, they don’t see that became a touchstone for airline pilots. being an airline pilot had and had just 20 planes and lem, he says, is the high black pilots very often.’’ of the civil rights move- As he strode toward suddenly hit him. It went fewer than 200 pilots. cost of learning and gaining Freeman said he never ment. He took his daughter the gate at Dallas Love beyond that first flight. Southwest didn’t im- the required 1,500 hours of had problems with white and son on the trip to im- Field, Freeman donned his “I put a whole lot of mediately say how many of flight experience to qualify pilots, but some passengers press upon them the impor- captain’s cap for the last pressure on myself because its current pilots are black. as a co-pilot for a small re- seemed surprised to see tance of Parks’ act. time and reminisced about I had to get it right,’’ Free- Nationally, it’s 3 percent, gional airline. him. Freeman’s son may joining Southwest after man says. “I had to be per- according to the Labor Freeman believes that Particularly if the co- keep up the family’s avia- six years flying for the Air fect because I wanted them Department. Blacks make signing bonuses, better pay pilot was a woman, Free- tion tradition _ he is a flight Force. to hire more of us.’’ up 13 percent of the U.S. and help with training costs man liked to position her instructor gaining flight On Freeman’s first The color barrier in air- population. will address the pilot short- where passengers boarding hours until he can apply for flight as co-pilot, he had a line cockpits wasn’t broken “It used to be 1 percent. age and help raise the num- the plane would see her, an airline job.

City News Service years ago after administra- you to all of the Compton tive failures and fraud led District students and em- The Board of Gover- to the revocation of Comp- ployees. And last, but not nors of California Commu- ton College’s accreditation, least, many thanks to our nity Colleges announced according to the statement. partner, El Camino Col- last Friday that the accredi- “We look forward to lege, for taking this journey tation of Compton College continuing to provide com- with us to an accredited has been restored. prehensive educational college.” The Accrediting Com- programs and support ser- Compton Community mission for Community vices to our diverse com- College District encom- and Junior Colleges grant- munities,” said Compton passes about 29 square ed initial accreditation sta- College President Keith miles, making educa- tus to Compton College on Curry. tional services available Wednesday June 7, accord- “Thank you to all of our to residents of Compton, ing to a statement released community leaders -- at Lynwood, Paramount and in Sacramento. the federal, state and local Willowbrook, as well as “This is an extraor- levels -- for your stead- portions of Athens, Bell- dinary accomplishment fast support,” Curry said. flower, Carson, Downey, and joyous moment for “Thank you to the Comp- Dominguez, Lakewood, the community of Comp- COMPTON.EDU ton Community College Long Beach and South ton and for the California The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges granted initial ac- District Board of Trustees Gate. Community Colleges sys- creditation status to Compton College on Wednesday June 7, according to a statement for your leadership. Thank tem,” said Board of Gov- released in Sacramento. ernors President Cecilia V. Estolano. the part of faculty, staff, ad- our goal at the Board of ited institution.” “The accreditation ministrators, students and Governors to see Compton A special trustee was commission recognized community leaders,” Esto- College once again operate appointed by the state to the remarkable progress on lano said. “It has long been as an independent, accred- oversee the district 10

and fifth-place winner Erin Warren of Lawndale High School. All winners received a monetary prize and all of the students in the YBS Pathways to Success pro- gram received a $250 sti- pend for participating. Pathways to Success is a 16-week course for 9th- 12th grade high school stu- dents that helps them pur- sue a career in business and learn more about life. 100 BLACK MEN OF L.A. 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc. 31st Annual Young Black Scholars (YBS) Celebration of Achievement recognized and honored the accomplishments of the 2017 graduating class of their Young Black Scholars Program on June 4 at Loyola Marymount University.

Sentinel News Service Post Secondary Education community program on the Commission study which campus of West Los Ange- On June 4, 100 Black indicated an alarming num- les College.” Men of Los Angeles, ber of African American Young Black Scholars, Inc., hosted its 31st An- students did not meet the a program of the 100 Black nual Young Black Schol- University of California Men of Los Angeles, Inc., ars (YBS) Celebration of school system entrance is partially supported by Achievement, which hon- requirements upon high West Los Angeles College, ored the accomplishments school graduation,” ex- Wells Fargo and Loyola of the 2017 Young Black plained 100 Black Men of Marymount University. Scholars graduating class Los Angeles, Inc. President Winners of the YBS and the inaugural Pathways and Chairman Rev. Jewett Pathways to Success Busi- to Success Entrepreneurial L. Walker, Jr. “Since 1986, ness Pitch competition in- Training Program. Held at YBS has assisted more cluded first place winner Loyola Marymount Uni- than 21,000 students real- Mekai Jordan of California versity, this year’s theme ize their dreams of attend- Academy of Math and Sci- was “Pursuing Your Pas- ing college. Throughout ence, second-place winner sion, Achieving Your the Los Angeles area, over Kimmia Saunders of Ju- Dream” and included 39 170 high schools and 1,000 nipero Serra High School, Pathways students who students, in grades nine third-place winner Zionne completed the program and through 12, are currently Nunez of Culver City High 18 YBS graduating seniors. involved in YBS through School, fourth-place win- “YBS began as a solu- YBS Clubs on high school ner Raymond Anderson tion to the 1983 California campuses and through our of University High School A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017

By Charlene Muhammad Fair market rent for Ellison. “These choices tion (that would largely modest two-bedroom rent- and $33.58, respectively. Contributing Writer a 1-bedroom is $1,261 a are only necessary because benefit wealthier home- al unit,” “Out of Reach” Maryland trailed Cali- month, and $1,608 for a our most vulnerable com- owners), and generating authors indicated. fornia with a two-bedroom Though California has 2-bedroom, according to munities are being held billions of dollars in sav- “A worker earning the Housing Wage of $28.27, the third highest hous- the report. hostage by budget cuts to ings to reinvest in afford- federal minimum wage followed by New York ing wage in the country, a U.S. Rep. Keith El- much-needed housing as- able rental housing pro- of $7.25 per hour would with $28.08. modest 2-bedroom rental lison (D-MN) wrote the sistance and programs that grams. need to work 117 hours “Out of Reach 2017 is out of reach for most preface of this year’s Out are already underfunded Nationally, on average per week for 52 weeks of shows why millions of workers, according to the of Reach. In his state, and scarce, and are being a full-time worker in the the year (or nearly 3 full- low income renters are National Low Income Minnesota, which ranks targeted by additional cuts must earn time jobs) to afford a mod- struggling to afford their Housing Coalition. as the 21st most expensive in favor of tax breaks for $21.21 per hour to afford est two-bedroom rental homes,” stated Diane Yen- “Out of Reach: The state on the list, the two- the wealthy. This practice a modest two-bedroom home and 94.5 hours per tel, NLIHC president and High Cost of Housing,” bedroom housing wage is has got to stop,” he stated. apartment and $17.14 to week (2.4 full time jobs) CEO. the organization’s report $18.60, $4.32 higher than NLIHC advocates for afford a one-bedroom to afford a modest one- “We have the resourc- released on June 8, indi- the average renter’s wage solutions like the United apartment, according to bedroom apartment,” they es to solve the affordable cates Californians must in the state. for Homes campaign and the report. continued. housing crisis in America earn at least $30.92 an “That difference means Ellison’s “Common Sense “In no state, even those According to “Out by rebalancing federal hour to afford a 2-bedroom too many families must Housing Investment Act” where the minimum wage of Reach,” Hawaii and housing expenditures to rental home. However, choose between paying for (H.R. 948), a NLIHC press has been set above the fed- the District of Columbia serve our country’s most the average renter earns their shelter and buying release stated. Both call eral level, can a minimum ranked higher than Cali- vulnerable households. We $20.66, and the average diapers, fresh food, child- for modest reforms to the wage renter working a 40- fornia with two-bedroom lack only the political will minimum wage is $10.50. care, or medicine,” said mortgage interest deduc- hour work week afford a housing wages of $35.20 to do so,” Yentel said.

By Freddie Allen more than double the job- than the previous month. over the last three months, should not only be adding riod. That is unacceptable.” NNPA Newswire less rate of White workers, Meanwhile, Black down from an average jobs, but also experienc- Scott said that the “Raise a stubborn disparity that women entered the labor monthly gain of 187,000 ing stronger wage growth. the Wage Act of 2017” pro- Black workers contin- has existed for decades. market and found jobs at jobs in 2016,” the post Rep. Bobby Scott (D- vides an important con- ued to experience lacklus- Even though the job- higher rates in May com- said. “While employment Va.), recently joined Rep. trast between the Demo- ter job growth under the less rate for White work- pared to April. The labor growth would be expected Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) crats’ agenda for working Trump Administration, ac- ers also decreased last force participation rate for to slow as the economy and Sens. Bernie Sand- families and the agenda of cording to the latest jobs re- month, it was likely be- Black women increased approaches genuine full ers (I-Vt.) and Patty Mur- President Trump and Con- port from the Labor Depart- cause they stopped look- from 62.7 percent April employment, other indi- ray (D-Wash.) to intro- gressional Republicans. ment. Although, the share ing for work, too. In fact, to 62.9 percent in May. cators suggest we are not duce H.R. 15, the “Raise “President Trump and of Black workers in the all three key labor market The employment-popula- that close to full employ- the Wage Act of 2017.” the [Republican] majority population that held jobs indicators (unemployment tion ratio also increased ment yet, so this explana- In a statement about the have used the 115th Con- (employment-population rate, labor force participa- from 58.4 percent in April tion seems insufficient.” bill, Scott said that it’s been gress and the beginning ratio or E-POP), ticked up tion rate and employment- to 58.6 percent in May. Although the national ten long years since we last of the Trump Administra- from 57.6 percent in April population ratio) declined In a blog about the la- unemployment rate was 4.3 raised the minimum wage. tion to roll back safety and to 57.7 percent in May and for White workers in May. bor market for the Eco- percent in May, the lowest “While 29 states have health protections, to at- the unemployment rate de- Both White and Black nomic Policy Institute in 16 years, the EPI post taken action to raise their tempt to take away health creased from 7.9 percent working men over 20 (EPI), researchers noted said that the labor force wages above the federal care from 23 million Amer- to 7.5 percent, the latest years-old lost ground in the that job growth has slowed. participation rate had been minimum since then, mini- icans, to undermine civil numbers also indicated labor market last month. So “Adding in May’s much higher in the past. mum wage workers in 21 rights enforcement, and that some Black workers did White women, who not 138,000 net new jobs, “Today, there are lots of states are still paid $7.25 to advance legislation that exited the labor market. only left the labor market, monthly job growth av- would-be workers on the an hour. This leaves a full- would deny workers their The 7.5 percent Black but were also employed eraged 162,000 so far in sidelines not being count- time, year-round worker hard-earned overtime pay,” unemployment rate is at lower rates in May 2017, and just 121,000 ed, who would take a job if with a dependent child said Scott. “By passing the offered one,” the post said. living below the federal ‘Raise the Wage Act,’ we “And, the drop in the un- poverty threshold,” said can ensure that no one who employment rate in the past Scott. “Today’s low-wage works hard and plays by the month is more of a sign of workers earn less per hour, rules has to live in poverty.” people giving up on find- adjusted for inflation, than Scott continued: “Pass- ing a job than more people their counterparts did 50 ing the ‘Raise the Wage becoming employed.” years ago, but productiv- Act’ is the right thing to The EPI post said that ity has nearly doubled do. It’s the fair thing to do. the American economy over that same time pe- And it’s long overdue.”

FILE PHOTO The Youth@Work Program expects to help employ 20,000 youth in L.A. County. L.A. County Starts its Youth@Work Program

City News Service ness rose 64 percent over ers through a network of a year in the county -- al- America’s Job Centers of Los Angeles County though there was a greater California, is targeted to held a celebration last effort this year to find and priority populations with Thursday to announce the count homeless youth. the highest need, includ- start of its annual Youth@ “Youth have an unem- ing foster youth, probation Work Program for at-risk ployment rate that is higher youth, homeless youth and youth ages 14- 24. than the rest of the nation, CalWORKS youth. The program expects to at about 10 percent. And “This transcends at a help employ 20,000 youth you know now more than moment when we wonder this coming fiscal year ever our commitment has if this country can agree on starting July 1. to be made to our young anything. This is about Re- County Supervisor people,” Solis said at press publicans and Democrats, Hilda Solis said employing conference during the kick- this is about every ethnic youth is even more impor- off event in downtown’s background, private and tant after the results of the Grand Park. public sector, we all believe recent 2017 Greater Los The Youth@Work that youth should have a Angeles Homeless Count Program, which helps chance,” L.A. Mayor Eric found that youth homeless- match youth with employ- Garcetti said. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11

AP PHOTO AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER This Jan. 26, 1965 file photo shows Mildred Loving and her husband, Richard P. Lov- Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe , right, looks over a historical marker, along with his wife, ing. Fifty years after the Loving’s landmark legal challenge shattered the laws against Dorothy, center, and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, left, that was unveiled commemo- interracial marriage in the U.S., some couples of different races still talk of facing dis- rating the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down bans crimination, disapproval and sometimes outright hostility from their fellow Americans. on interracial marriage Monday, June 12, 2017, in Richmond, Va.

By Jesse J. Holland married black woman and “It’s the principle. It’s in Olympia, Washington, as part of a biracial couple. got married to now, I’ve Associated Press white man. the law. I don’t think it’s Daniel Rowe, who is white, She’s black, he’s white. seen much less head-turns The Lovings were right,’’ Mildred Loving said walked up to an interracial “We just ran into a lot when we walk by, even in Fifty years after Mil- locked up and given a year in archival video footage couple without speaking, of racism, a lot of issues, rural settings,’’ said Wil- dred and Richard Loving’s in a Virginia prison, with shown in an HBO docu- stabbed the 47-year-old a lot of problems. You’d liam, who is black. landmark legal challenge the sentence suspended mentary. ``And if, if we do black man in the abdomen go into a restaurant, people “We do go out for hikes shattered the laws against on the condition that they win, we will be helping a and knifed his 35-year-old wouldn’t want to serve every once in a while, and interracial marriage in the leave Virginia. Their sen- lot of people.’’ white girlfriend. Rowe’s you. When you’re walking we don’t see that as much U.S., some couples of dif- tence is memorialized on a Richard Loving died in victims survived and he down the street together, it any longer. It really is de- ferent races still talk of marker to go up on Monday 1975, Mildred Loving in was arrested. was like you’ve got a con- pendent on where you are facing discrimination, dis- in Richmond, Virginia, in 2008. And even after the Lov- tagious disease.’’ in the country and also the approval and sometimes their honor. Since the Loving de- ing decision, some states But their love survived, locale.’’ outright hostility from their The Supreme Court’s cision, Americans have tried their best to keep in- Rossignol said, and they re- Even in the South, inter- fellow Americans. unanimous decision struck increasingly dated and terracial couples from mar- turned to Natchez to renew racial couples are common Although the racist down the Virginia law and married across racial and rying. their vows 40 years later. enough that oftentimes no laws against mixed mar- similar statutes in roughly ethnic lines. Currently, 11 In 1974, Joseph and Interracial couples one notices them, even in a riages are gone, several in- one-third of the states. million people - or 1 out of Martha Rossignol got mar- can now be seen in books, state like Virginia, Hirsch- terracial couples said in in- Some of those laws went 10 married people _ in the ried at night in Natchez, television shows, movies kop said. terviews they still get nasty beyond black and white, United States have a spouse Mississippi, on a Missis- and commercials. Former “I was sitting in a res- looks, insults and some- prohibiting marriages be- of a different race or ethnic- sippi River bluff after local President is taurant and there was a times even violence when tween whites and Native ity, according to a Pew Re- officials tried to stop them. the product of a mixed mar- mixed couple sitting at the people find out about their Americans, Filipinos, In- search Center analysis of But they found a willing riage, with a white Ameri- next table and they were relationships. dians, Asians and in some U.S. Census Bureau data. priest and went ahead any- can mother and an African kissing and they were hold- “I have not yet coun- states “all non-whites.’’ In 2015, 17 percent of way. father. Public acceptance ing hands,’’ he said. seled an interracial wed- The Lovings, a work- newlyweds - or at least 1 in “We were rejected ev- is growing, said Kara and “They’d have gotten ding where someone ing-class couple from a 6 of newly married people eryplace we went, because William Bundy, who have hung for something like 50 didn’t have a problem on deeply rural community, - were intermarried, which no one wanted to sell us been married since 1994 years ago and no one cared the bride’s or the groom’s weren’t trying to change means they had a spouse of a marriage license,’’ said and live in Bethesda, Mary- - just two people could pur- side,’’ said the Rev. Kim- the world and were media- a different race or ethnicity. Martha Rossignol, who has land. sue their lives. That’s the berly D. Lucas of St. Mar- shy, said one of their law- When the Supreme Court written a book about her “To America’s credit, best part of it, those quiet garet’s Episcopal Church in yers, Philip Hirschkop, decided the Lovings’ case, experiences then and since from the time that we first moments.’’ Washington, D.C. now 81 and living in Lor- only 3 percent of newly- She often counsels en- ton, Virginia. They simply weds were intermarried. gaged interracial couples wanted to be married and But interracial couples through the prism of her raise their children in Vir- can still face hostility from own 20-year marriage - Lu- ginia. strangers and sometimes cas is black and her hus- But when police raided violence. band, Mark Retherford, is their Central Point home In the 1980s, Michele white. A rate in 1958 and found a preg- Farrell, who is white, was “I think for a lot of peo- nant Mildred in bed with dating an African Ameri- ple it’s OK if it’s `out there’ her husband and a District can man and they decided and it’s other people but of Columbia marriage cer- to look around Port Huron, when it comes home and tificate on the wall, they Michigan, for an apartment you can it’s something that forces arrested them, leading the together. “I had the woman them to confront their own Lovings to plead guilty to who was showing the apart- internal demons and their cohabitating as man and ment tell us, `I don’t rent to own prejudices and as- wife in Virginia. coloreds. I definitely don’t sumptions, it’s still really “Neither of them want- rent to mixed couples,’’’ ank on hard for people,’’ she said. ed to be involved in the Farrell said. Interracial marriages lawsuit, or litigation or tak- In March, a white man became legal nationwide ing on a cause. They want- fatally stabbed a 66-year- on June 12, 1967, after the ed to raise their children old black man in New Money Market Supreme Court threw out a near their family where York City, telling the Daily Virginia law that sent po- they were raised them- News that he’d intended it lice into the Lovings’ bed- selves,’’ Hirschkop said. as “a practice run’’ in a mis- room to arrest them just But they knew what sion to deter interracial re- for being who they were: a was at stake in their case. lationships. In August 2016 % APY 1.00Guaranteed for one year on balances of $100,000+ 9 Month CD % 0.95 APY At Broadway Federal we provide a variety AP PHOTO/JESSICA GRESKO The graves of Richard and Mildred Loving are seen in a rural cemetery near their for- of banking products to meet all your needs. mer home in Caroline County, Virginia, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Stop by your local branch and get started today. 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Sentinel News Service gress.” you were and what you set ident Dr. Thomas G. Lakin, The 2017 commence- out to achieve by enrolling former Vice President Dr. Congresswoman Max- ment recognized over 700 in this college.” Ned Doffoney, and former ine Waters (CA-43) deliv- graduates from the Summer In honor of the com- College Dean Dr. Earnes- ered a keynote address to 2016, Fall 2016, and Spring mencement theme, “50 tine Thomas-Robertson; the 2016 and 2017 gradu- 2017 classes. Waters high- Years of Breaking Barri- founder and president of ates of Los Angeles South- lighted the achievements of ers and Building Futures,” L.A. Southwest College west College (LASC) four members of the gradu- Waters paid homage to the Village People, Dolores during the college’s 2017 ating classes during her ad- legacy of many unsung Sheen; founding pioneer commencement ceremony dress: heroes in LASC’s history, of LASC and leader of the on June 6th. Valedictorian, Soraida most notably Mrs. Odessa city’s rebuilding efforts in “I am so honored to Saballos-Rodas, a 25-year- Cox, LASC’s founder. Cox the aftermath of the Watts join the President, Board of old Los Angeles native and her advocacy group, Riots, Lillian Mobley; and Trustees, L.A. Southwest who maintained a 3.959 the South Central Junior L.A. Southwest College College Foundation Board, grade-point average. College Committee, be- Foundation Board Mem- faculty, staff, and the great- Salutatorian, Claudia gan petitioning in 1950 for bers and local business er Los Angeles community Perez, a 44-year-old resi- the Los Angeles Unified leaders, Karim Webb and to celebrate the achieve- dent of Gardena who main- School Board (LAUSB) to Gene Hale. ments of the 2016 and 2017 tained a 3.955 grade-point open a community college Addressing the gradu- graduating classes,” said average. in South Los Angeles. Em- ates, Waters urged that “the Waters. The youngest candidate phasizing their resilience, same fire and unrelenting “LASC is a college for graduation was Kelechi Waters stressed the mean- passion that led so many where hundreds of students Udeze, a 15-year-old Mid- ing of their decades-long to fight for your education, choose to enroll every year dle College High School journey and pivotal events, is the same dedication and in pursuit of an education student who maintained a such as the Watts Riots of resilience that each of you and the training they need 3.870 grade-point average. 1965, which served as cata- must leverage to fight your COURTESY PHOTO for their careers, and it The oldest candidate for Congresswoman Maxine Waters delivered the keynote lysts for the LAUSB to take own battles in your lives has an outstanding track- graduation, Frances Harris, address to the 2016 and 2017 graduates of Los Angeles action. and careers. My desire is record for preparing work- a 72-year-old candidate for Southwest College. Waters also reflected on that you too will hold your ing adults, single parents, a transfer degree in Psy- the work of LASC admin- heads up high, stay focused and other non-traditional chology who also received the strength and resilience ures, but because you suc- istrators and community on the concerns of your students for the workforce; a degree in Liberal Arts in of LASC students,” said ceeded in spite of all odds leaders “who shaped the community, and continue I am proud to represent fall 2014 from LASC. Waters. stacked against you. Every educational experience that to make sure you have the LASC in the work that I do “These four graduates “I celebrate you today time you fell, you got back so many receive today.” knowledge needed to fight in the United States Con- are just a few examples of not because of your fail- up -- never forgetting who They included former Pres- to make a difference.”

Sentinel News Service ing programs, and techni- regulations here in Los An- cal assistance among other geles,” said Councilmem- Los Angeles City offerings. ber Paul Koretz. “I expect Council President Herb J. “Voters called upon us to make comments on the Wesson, Jr. was recently to prepare our city to en- draft myself, and I encour- joined by Councilmembers ter this brave new world age everyone with any kind Bob Blumenfield, Paul of legal Marijuana and of interest in this challeng- Koretz and Nury Marti- these draft regulations are ing issue to participate and nez in releasing the city’s a solid starting point. Our help us come up with the draft regulations governing goal is to make recreational best regulations possible.” commercial cannabis ac- marijuana a net positive for “No one neighborhood tivity. The City Council has consumers, community, should bear the brunt of been engaging in an open business, public safety and the cannabis business. In and public dialogue over city coffers. As the largest adopting new cannabis reg- the last year about how to city to regulate marijuana, ulations, we can avoid the best regulate all aspects of we will be the blueprint mistakes of Prop. D, which the cannabis industry city- for the rest of the nation,” created an environment wide. Today marks another noted Councilmember Bob where illegal shops could step forward in the trans- Blumenfield. run rampant. COURTESY PHOTO parent process with the be- “The release of this “These rules to imple- Los Angeles City Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr. ginning of a 60-day public draft ordinance is a crucial ment voter-approved Mea- comment period prior to step in the city’s effort to sure M will help us make any further action by the including in the evenings, ments to ensure the pend- at reducing the barriers to prepare for the January 1 sure that there is no con- City Council. inviting members of the ing regulations are inclu- ownership of commer- statewide legalization of centration of pot shops in After shepherding public, industry experts, sive of all communities.” cial cannabis businesses cannabis and, more spe- just a handful of communi- Measure M to a historic and regulators from other The City Council’s through access to training cifically, to help us create a ties,” added Councilmem- 80.5% passage rate, Wes- states including Colorado, adoption of new regula- programs, employee train- clear and enforceable set of ber Nury Martinez. son immediately began the Oregon, and Washington to tions on the cannabis in- process of gleaning best provide testimony. dustry is expected to bring practices from neighboring “We will continue to tens of millions of dol- cities and states who had have a robust dialogue lars in new revenue to the already established respon- about the regulatory frame- city’s coffers. To help en- sible cannabis regulations. work and a healthy debate sure equity in the emerg- Wesson who chairs the of Los Angeles’ growing ing local industry, Wesson Rules, Elections, Intergov- cannabis industry prior to has pledged his support ernmental Relations, and final recommendations be- to championing a social Neighborhoods commit- ing considered by the City equity program intended Sentinel News Service most recent self-reporting, welcoming company cul- tee which has overseen the Council,” said Wesson. to serve individuals and only 9 percent of all Ap- ture. crafting of the draft regula- “I’m calling on all communities that were dis- The California Legisla- ple employees are African Members of the legis- tions. Since beginning the residents and stakeholders proportionally harmed by tive Black Caucus, Califor- American. Furthermore, lature who will be joining process Wesson has held to provide comments and cannabis prohibition. The nia Latino Legislative Cau- the percentage of African Holden at this meeting in- over a dozen meetings, feedback on the draft docu- proposed program is aimed cus, California Legislative Americans in tech roles is clude Senator Ben Hueso Women’s Caucus, and Cali- 8 percent while those in (SD-40), Chair of the Cali- fornia Asian Pacific Island- leadership is 3 percent. The fornia Latino Legislative er Caucus, have expressed numbers for Latinos, Asian Caucus; Assemblymember strong concern over the Pacific Islanders, and wom- Rob Bonta (AD-18), Chair technology industry’s lack en working at Apple are of the California Asian Pa- of diversity in their board, equally appalling. cific Islander Caucus; and management, and technical Given the nature of the Assemblymember Laura roles. Although a few com- tech industry, data is a big Friedman (AD-43), Mem- panies have made attempts deal. The diversity and in- ber of the California Legis- to address the lack of diver- clusion data is disturbing lative Women’s Caucus. sity in Silicon Valley, the as the leadership and work- Organized by Tech- efforts currently put forth force of the technology in- Net and hosted by PayPal, in the industry leave much dustry do not reflect the di- this summit will have top to be desired. versity of California or the executives representing “It is imperative that customers that it relies upon Uber, Lyft, General Mo- diversity be a priority start- for success. These numbers tors, ChargePoint, SunRun, ing at the very top of every are not unique to Apple, but Bloom Energy, Instacart, company in Silicon Val- are consistent, if not more along with the tech giants ley and be woven into the appalling, amongst the ma- Google and Apple. fabric of every organiza- jority of the tech companies The Caucuses hope to tion to create a welcoming in Silicon Valley. work with the tech indus- environment for all,” said While there are many try leaders in an effort to Assemblymember Chris concerns with the lack of increase the diversity and Holden (AD-41), chair of diversity within the tech inclusion efforts in Silicon the California Legislative industry, there are five key Valley and will be propos- Black Caucus who is spear- issues the Caucuses would ing outreach programs that heading this endeavor. like to see addressed: would significantly benefit This venture has come 1. Close the gender and all Californians, specifical- to the forefront upon the ethnic pay gap. ly those underrepresented heels of multiple incidents 2. Improve employment in the industry. There is concerning diversity at and outreach opportunities. high anticipation for the Apple, including the article 3. Increase board diver- reaffirmation of the tech gi- that was published in May sity. ants’ positions on diversity, 2016 entitled, “Apple’s 4. Create a pipeline for inclusion, and retention of Mostly White Board Says diverse technical talent and diverse talent through the a Call for Diversity Is ‘Un- upward mobility. deliberate actions taken on duly Burdensome and Not 5. Retain diverse talent these fronts to improve the Necessary.’” From Apple’s with the development of a culture. A-6THURSDAY, LOS JUNE ANGELES 15, 2017 SENTINEL NEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-13 9, 2014

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apprentice to the F.A. Har- Sentinel News Service dy, a school for contractors and builders. It was there he Evelyn Freeman Rob- met and lived with Mr. Stout erts, a pioneering musi- whose wife was a Seventh- cian and entertainer, passed day Adventist. It is through away on March 5. She was the Stouts that he began his 98-years-old. journey with Adventism. Her celebration of life In 1944, at the age of service will be held on 16 and without his moth- Saturday, June 17, at 2:30 er’s knowledge, he left p.m., at the Local 47 Musi- Jamaica and enrolled into cians Union Hall, 817 Vine England’s Royal Air Force. St., in Los Angeles. His dreams were short lived A native of Cleveland, because he was considered Ohio, Evelyn was born on Sentinel News Service to further his education too young and was sent February 19, 1919 to Er- lyn attended the prestigious Wings Over Jordan Choir by studying extensively home. Cleveland, doctored nest A. Freeman and Ger- Cleveland Institute of Mu- as a vocal arranger. The Cleveland Llewellyn to pass the Sr. Cambridge up three affidavits to change trude Evelyn Richardson sic and earned a Bachelor acclaimed singing group Morgan was born on exams, because the High the date on his birth certifi- Freeman. Her early child- of Arts degree. The Cleve- performed weekly on a na- November 13, 1926 to Schools in Jamaica were cate, which allowed him to hood was full of music. land Institute honored her tional radio broadcast. She the parents of Legonia not accredited at the time be recruited once again to She joined her brother and with an honorary degree in met her second husband, Elizabeth Nicholson and and he could enter any England’s Royal Air Force. father as the pianist in the 2005. Tommy Roberts, during John Morgan in the city university or college in He served in the Air Force Freeman Chamber Music In the late 1930s, she her years with Wings Over of Kingston, Jamaica. He England. During summer for four years, during World Ensemble before she was formed the popular Ev- Jordan. passed away at his home breaks, he and his brother War II. Serving, in both the 10- years-old. Her broth- elyn Freeman Swing Band. After marrying, they in Los Angeles, Califor- would go work on the European theater and Pacif- er, Ernie, was the violinist They played every week- began performing as the nia on May 22, 2017. farm with Jasper and Han- ic theater he had the oppor- while her father played the end at the Circle Ballroom, Tommy Roberts and Ev- Cleveland lived in the city nah Paschoe. tunity to travel all over Eng- flute. Their younger broth- the Oster Ballroom and on elyn Freeman Night Club of Kingston for approxi- While working on the land, the Middle East, North er, Arthur, also became a radio stations WHK and Act in New York City. mately three years when farm he learned to raise Africa, Cecily and Italy. very successful musician. WTAM in Cleveland until Tommy and Evelyn cele- he and his brother, Lloyd chickens, goats; grow In 1948, he returned to Evelyn was a good stu- many of its’ members were brated 50 years of marriage Days were sent to live in sugar cane, coffee beans Jamaica, where he studied dent at the famed Central recruited by the U.S. Navy. before his death. the hills of St. Andrews, and fruits. In addition to; theology for four years. He High School in Cleveland. During WWII, Evelyn In the early 1950s, with Woodford District. It was he was a farmer, carpenter, worked for Government In the 1990s, a fellow alum married Loyd Neal Gentry, the addition of her young- there he would be raised and shoemaker. As a child Marketing, Lands, and proudly told her daughter, a radio actor and grand- est daughter Lisa, the chil- by his foster grandparents he never wanted for food Forest Departments. His Claire, that “Evelyn was father of actor Terrence dren joined Evelyn and Jasper “Daddy” and Han- or clothing because he employment allowed him one of the smartest girls Howard. To their union Tommy to form the Rob- nah Paschoe. Cleveland grew up happy. After the to work in various islands, at school. Each and every were born three children, erts Family song and dance attended Woodford El- death of his grandparents, including the Cayman Is- year she got an A in English Evelyn Anita, Ernest Neal act. They performed up and ementary School and was Cleveland’s hard work on and French.” and Claire Elene. encouraged by his daddy the farm landed him as an Continued on page C-1 After high school, Eve- Later, she joined the Continued on page C-2 THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JUNE ANGELES 15 , 2017 SENTINEL CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYLASENTINEL.NET A-14 9, 2014

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PJ’s Classic in violation of the rights of PERSONS: CNS-3018624# tiene abogado, es): Elise R. is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A Homemade Ice Cream & another under Federal, State, Petitioner Yousef Mohamad LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Sanguinetti, Sanguinetti Law, punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Bon Bons, 3946 Fairway or common law (See Section Hasan Saleh filed a petition 1970 Broadway, Suite 700, exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 14411 et seq., Business and with this court for a decree SUMMONS Oakland, CA 94612, (510) ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who 90043, County of LA Professions Code). changing names as follows: (CITACION JUDICIAL) 629-4877 S/ Kolani Williams, Owner declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Original Yousef Mohamad Hasan CASE NUMBER (Número del DATE (Fecha): Aug 22 2014 This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Michelle L Forbes, 3946 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 Saleh to Michael Joseph Caso): SHERRI R. CARTER, Clerk with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and Fairway Blvd., Los Angeles, CNS-3014817# Goodman BC555645 (Secretario), by Judi Lara, Angeles on June 6, 2017 Professions code that the CA 90043 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The Court orders that all NOTICE TO DEFENDANT Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false Danielle M Forbes, 3946 persons interested in this (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): (SEAL) Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Fairway Blvd., Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS matter appear before this BAO TRAN and DOES 1-50 STATEMENT OF DAMAGES 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to CA 90043 NAME STATEMENT court at the hearing indicated inclusive, (Personal Injury or Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted File No. 2017124030 below to show cause, if any, YOU ARE BEING SUED Wrongful Death) at the end of five years from ($1,000)). by: a General Partnership The following person(s) is why the petition for change of BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ To: Bao Tran the date on which it was filed S/ Jade’Ashley Crisp, Owner The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: name should not be granted. DEMANDANDO EL Plaintiff: Arlene Lim seeks in the office of the County This statement was filed to transact business under Blessed One Jewelry, 19216 Any person objecting to the DEMANDANTE): ARLENE damages in the above-entitled Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los the fictitious business name Tajauta, Carson, CA 90746, name changes described LIM action, as follows: in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on May 12, 2017 or names listed above on County of LA above must file a written NOTICE! You have been 1. General damages 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with 04/2011 Registered owner(s): objection that includes the sued. The court may decide AMOUNT 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information Richard Mull, 19216 Tajauta, reasons for the objection at against you without your Pain, suffering, and in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and Carson, CA 90746 least two court days before being heard unless you inconvenience...$20,000.00 statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who Linda Mull, 19216 Tajauta, the matter is scheduled to respond within 30 days. Read Emotional 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from declares as true any material Carson, CA 90746 be heard and must appear the information below. distress....$9,815.00 in the residence address of the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted at the hearing to show cause You have 30 CALENDAR 2. Special damages a registered owner. A new in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and by: a Married Couple why the petition should not be DAYS after this summons and Medical expenses...$185.00 Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the The registrant commenced granted. If no written objection legal papers are served on Date: March 2, 2017 Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false to transact business under is timely filed, the court may you to file a written response Elise R Sanguinetti before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name grant the petition without a at this court and have a copy 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on hearing. served on the plaintiff. A letter CNS-3018216# Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars 04/2017 Notice of Hearing: or phone call will not protect LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). I declare that all information Date: Oct 3, 2017, Time: 10 you. Your written response Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change S/ Danielle M Forbes, Partner in this statement is true and AM, Dept.: 44, Room: 418 must be in proper legal form The filing of this statement in the residence address of This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who The address of the court is if you want the court to hear does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, your case. There may be FICTITIOUS the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name Angeles on May 22, 2017 matter pursuant to Section CA 90012 a court form that you can Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and A copy of this Order to Show use for your response. You BUSINESS in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Cause shall be published at can find these court forms another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false least once each week for four and more information at the NAMES or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor successive weeks prior to California Courts Online Self- 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to the date set for hearing on Help Center (www.courtinfo. Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars the petition in the following ca.gov/selfhelp), your county Original The filing of this statement in the office of the County ($1,000)). newspaper of general law library, or the courthouse FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/17 does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided S/ Richard Mull, Husband nearest you. If you cannot pay NAME STATEMENT CNS-3019703# the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed circulation, printed in this LOS ANGELES SENTINEL county: Los Angeles Sentinel the filing fee, ask the court File No. 2017145981 Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los clerk for a fee waiver form. If The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change Angeles on May 15, 2017 Date: Jun 6, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Edward B. Moreton, Jr. you do not file your response (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with on time, you may lose the Kaiso Production, 6600 NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section Judge of the Superior Court File No. 2017138590 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/17 case by default, and your Haas Avenue, Los Angeles, 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name CNS-3020421# wages, money, and property CA 90047-1620, County of LA The following person(s) is Professions Code). in the residence address of Statement generally expires LOS ANGELES SENTINEL may be taken without further Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: Original a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from warning from the court. Joan J Pierre, 6600 Haas Braids in the Bahamas, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE There are other legal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 3183 Wilshire Blvd., #196-E- CNS-3018695# Statement must be filed in the office of the County FOR CHANGE OF NAME requirements. You may 90047-1620 47, Los Angeles, CA 90010, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Case No. ES021623 want to call an attorney right This business is conducted County of LA January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Superior Court of California, away. If you do not know an by: An Individual Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires County of Los Angeles attorney, you may want to call The registrant commenced to Lyresh Magee, 1725 Ocean NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Petition of: Bertha Rosa an attorney referral service. If transact business under the Front Walk 330, SA, CA File No. 2017132484 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Warren for Change of Name you cannot afford an attorney, fictitious business name or 90401 The following person(s) is The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section TO ALL INTERESTED you may be eligible for free names listed above on N/A Tiponi G Magi, 1725 Ocean (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change PERSONS: legal services from a nonprofit I declare that all information Front Walk 330, SA, CA Walker & Jones Arms, 5438 the use in this state of a in the residence address of Petitioner Bertha Rosa legal services program. You in this statement is true and 90401 1/2 S. Victoria Ave, Los Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Warren filed a petition can locate these nonprofit correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted Angeles, CA 90043, County in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name with this court for a decree groups at the California declares as true any material by: a General Partnership of LA another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed changing names as follows: Legal Services Web site matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Bertha Rosa Warren to (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), 17913 of the Business and to transact business under Terrell Marquinn Jones, 9432 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Rachel Shoshana Unger the California Courts Online Professions code that the the fictitious business name S Manhattan Pl, Los Angeles, Professions Code). Business Name Statement The Court orders that all Self-Help Center (www. registrant knows to be false or names listed above on CA 90047 Original must be accompanied by the persons interested in this courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or is guilty of a misdemeanor 05/2017 Brian Lee Walker, 5438 S 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 Affidavit of Identity form. matter appear before this by contacting your local court punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Victoria, Los Angeles, CA CNS-3014819# The filing of this statement court at the hearing indicated or county bar association. exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and 90043 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize below to show cause, if any, NOTE: The court has a ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted the use in this state of a why the petition for change of statutory lien for waived fees S/ Joan J Pierre, Owner declares as true any material by: A General Partnership FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name name should not be granted. and costs on any settlement This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Any person objecting to the or arbitration award of with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and to transact business under File No. 2017126543 another under Federal, State, name changes described $10,000 or more in a civil Angeles on June 6, 2017 Professions code that the the fictitious business name The following person(s) is or common law (See Section above must file a written case. The court’s lien must NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false or names listed above on (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and objection that includes the be paid before the court will Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor 05/2017 Black and Educated, Professions Code). reasons for the objection at dismiss the case. 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information 415 N. Exton Ave., Apt 3, Original least two court days before ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Inglewood, CA 90302, 5/25, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/17 the matter is scheduled to Si no responde dentro de 30 at the end of five years from ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who County of LA CNS-3013827# be heard and must appear días, la corte puede decidir the date on which it was filed S/ Lyresh Magee, Partner declares as true any material Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the hearing to show cause en su contra sin escuchar su in the office of the County This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Crystal Juanita Adams, 415 N. why the petition should not be versión. Lea la información a Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and Exton Ave., Apt 3, Inglewood, granted. If no written objection continuación. in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on May 30, 2017 Professions code that the CA 90302 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is timely filed, the court may Tiene 30 DÍAS DE 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT grant the petition without a CALENDARIO después 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor by: an Individual File No. 2017120371 hearing. de que le entreguen esta in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced to The following person(s) is Notice of Hearing: citación y papeles legales statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars transact business under the (are) doing business as: Date: 7/14/17, Time: 8:30 para presentar una respuesta 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from ($1,000)). fictitious business name or CC Lavish, 333 E 80th St a.m., Dept.: B por escrito en esta corte y in the residence address of the date on which it was filed S/ Terrell Marquinn Jones, names listed above on an Apt 1, Los Angeles, CA The address of the court is hacer que se entregue una a registered owner. A new in the office of the County General Partner Individual 90003, County of LA Los Angeles Superior Court, copia al demandante. Una Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed I declare that all information Registered owner(s): 300 East Olive Avenue, carta o una llamada telefónica Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and Charita Walker, 333 E 80th St Burbank, CA 91502 no lo protegen. Su respuesta before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires Angeles on May 23, 2017 correct. (A registrant who Apt 1, Los Angeles, CA 90003 A copy of this Order to Show por escrito tiene que estar January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material This business is conducted Cause shall be published at en formato legal correcto Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section by: An Individual least once each week for four si desea que procesen su must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced successive weeks prior to caso en la corte. Es posible Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires Professions code that the to transact business under the date set for hearing on que haya un formulario que The filing of this statement in the residence address of at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name the petition in the following usted pueda usar para su does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on newspaper of general respuesta. Puede encontrar the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to 05/2017 circulation, printed in this estos formularios de la corte y Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information county: Los Angeles Sentinel más información en el Centro in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). in this statement is true and Date: May 25, 2017 de Ayuda de las Cortes de another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires S/ Crystal Juanita Adams, correct. (A registrant who DARRELL MAVIS California (www.sucorte. or common law (See Section Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Owner declares as true any material Judge of the Superior Court ca.gov), en la biblioteca de 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 leyes de su condado o en Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and CNS-3018629# la corte que le quede más Original The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Angeles on May 16, 2017 Professions code that the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL cerca. Si no puede pagar 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/17 does not of itself authorize in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false la cuota de presentación, CNS-3020714# the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE pida al secretario de la corte LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to FOR CHANGE OF NAME que le dé un formulario de in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars Case No. SS029028 exención de pago de cuotas. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from ($1,000)). Superior Court of California, Si no presenta su respuesta NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed S/ Charita Walker, Owner County of Los Angeles a tiempo, puede perder el File No. 2017142515 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement in the office of the County This statement was filed Petition of: John Wan & caso por incumplimiento y The following person(s) is Professions Code). must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los Luning Chen for Change of la corte le podrá quitar su (are) doing business as: Original Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on May 10, 2017 Name sueldo, dinero y bienes sin My Chef on Demand, 5730 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with TO ALL INTERESTED W. Centinela Ave Unit 207, CNS-3018706# does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section más advertencia. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL PERSONS: Hay otros requisitos legales. Los Angeles, CA 90045, the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name Petitioner John Wan & Luning County of LA; Registered Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires Es recomendable que llame a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Chen filed a petition with this un abogado inmediatamente. owner(s): in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from court for a decree changing Rodney H Moore Jr, 5730 W. NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, in the residence address of the date on which it was filed Si no conoce a un abogado, File No. 2017139639 names as follows: puede llamar a un servicio de Centinela Ave. Unit 207, Los or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new in the office of the County Delong Wan to Dylan Delong Angeles, CA 90045; CA The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided remisión a abogados. Si no (are) doing business as: Wan puede pagar a un abogado, This business is conducted Professions Code). Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section Defang Wan to Daisy Defang by: An Individual Mid City Deli and Grill, 5504 Original before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires es posible que cumpla con W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Wan los requisitos para obtener The registrant commenced to 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change The Court orders that all transact business under the CA 90019, County of LA CNS-3016149# Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the servicios legales gratuitos Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL persons interested in this de un programa de servicios fictitious business name or must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section matter appear before this names listed above on N/A Artea Kirkland, 5504 W. Pico Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change legales sin fines de lucro. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court at the hearing indicated Puede encontrar estos I declare that all information The filing of this statement in the residence address of below to show cause, if any, in this statement is true and This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new grupos sin fines de lucro by: an Individual File No. 2017132531 why the petition for change of en el sitio web de California correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name name should not be granted. declares as true any material The registrant commenced The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Legal Services, (www. to transact business under (are) doing business as: Any person objecting to the lawhelpcalifornia.org), en matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective name changes described 17913 of the Business and the fictitious business name Professional Hood another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious el Centro de Ayuda de las or names listed above on Entertainment, 3052 Stocker above must file a written Cortes de California, (www. Professions code that the or common law (See Section Business Name Statement objection that includes the registrant knows to be false 05/2017 St. Apt #1, Los Angeles, CA 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose I declare that all information 90008, County of LA reasons for the objection at en contacto con la corte o el is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. least two court days before punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): Original The filing of this statement colegio de abogados locales. correct. (A registrant who Bryan T. Bostic, 3052 Stocker the matter is scheduled to AVISO: Por ley, la corte exceed one thousand dollars 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 does not of itself authorize be heard and must appear ($1,000)). declares as true any material St. Apt #1, Los Angeles, CA CNS-3014818# the use in this state of a tiene derecho a reclamar las matter pursuant to Section 90008 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the hearing to show cause cuotas y los costos exentos S/ Rodney H Moore Jr, Owner Fictitious Business Name why the petition should not be This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted in violation of the rights of por imponer un gravamen Professions code that the by: An Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS granted. If no written objection sobre cualquier recuperación with the County Clerk of Los another under Federal, State, is timely filed, the court may Angeles on June 2, 2017 registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section de $10,000 ó más de valor is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under File No. 2017124414 grant the petition without a recibida mediante un acuerdo NOTICE-In accordance with 14411 et seq., Business and hearing. Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name The following person(s) is Professions Code). o una concesión de arbitraje exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on (are) doing business as: Notice of Hearing: en un caso de derecho civil. 17920, a Fictitious Name Original Date: 8/11/17, Time: 8:30 AM, Statement generally expires ($1,000)). 05/2006 Sweet Auntie, 5318 E 2nd 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15/17 Tiene que pagar el gravamen S/ Artea Kirkland, Owner I declare that all information Street #344, Long Beach, Dept.: WEK, Room: 203-A de la corte antes de que la at the end of five years from CNS-3013824# The address of the court the date on which it was filed This statement was filed in this statement is true and CA 90803, County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL corte pueda desechar el caso. with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): THURSDAY, JANUARYJUNE 15, 2017 9, 2014 NEWS /NEWS CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-15A-7

cases. into a violent criminal The judge also men- enterprise that conducts COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES tioned that while in custo- regular meetings, espouses dy, Martinez held a Grem- a strict set of rules, and ex- lin Riderz meeting on a acts punishments, includ- monitored telephone and ing death, against those discussed weapons sales who cooperate with law and “disciplining” mem- enforcement, according to bers who had violated the court documents. gang’s rules. In addition to commit- “I am sorry about what- ting crimes in its claimed ever happened to who- territory east of the Har- ever,” Martinez said when bor Freeway, the Broad- given the opportunity to way Crips sold drugs near make a statement to the the Skid Row section of court. downtown Los Angeles, In his unsuccessful according to the indict- argument for the manda- ment, which states that tory 15-year minimum area “is desirable to the sentence, defense attorney gang because it is close to Stephen G. Frye said his Skid Row, where there is a FILE PHOTO client’s relatives had co- large and vulnerable cus- Seventy two defendants were recently charged in a federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act founded the BGC. tomer base of drug addicts -- RICO -- indictment that targeted the Broadway Gangster Crips, a street gang that claims territory in South Los “He was literally born and mentally ill persons.” Angeles. into gangs,” Frye said. The investigation into “When he was 2 years old, the BGC, which was called 10-year-old girl. they dressed him in gang Operation Gremlin Riderz, By FRED SHUSTER ney’s Office. cocaine, illegally possess- At the time of the crimi- clothes. He had no control was conducted by the FBI City News Service Martinez was among ing a firearm, and selling nal conduct to which he over that.” and the Los Angeles Police 72 defendants charged in crack cocaine near schools. pleaded, Martinez was on The gang, which was Department under the aus- The leader of a South a federal Racketeer Influ- He is currently serving 20 probation in four separate formed in the 1970s, grew pices of the FBI. Los Angeles street gang enced and Corrupt Organi- years. blamed for two decades zations Act -- RICO -- in- In his plea agreement of murders, robberies, ex- dictment that targeted the filed in Los Angeles federal tortion, illegal firearms Broadway Gangster Crips, court, Martinez admitted possession, witness intim- a street gang that claims being a leader of the Grem- idation and narcotics traf- territory in South Los An- lin Riderz, a BGC subset ficking near downtown’s geles. serving as the gang’s hit Skid Row was sentenced Other key defendants squad, and whose members Monday to nearly 22 years named in the 213-page bore tattoos from the 1984 in federal prison. indictment also pleaded movie “Gremlins.” U.S. District Judge S. guilty. Otero said the BGC was James Otero also ordered Tracy “Woody” Harris, “well-known to the court” Tyrine “Lil’ C-Bone” Mar- 52, of Inglewood, pleaded for encouraging younger tinez, 36, of Los Angeles, guilty to racketeering con- members to engage in vio- to spend 10 years on super- spiracy, conspiring to sell lence against rivals and in- vised release after serving methamphetamine after subordinate members. his prison term. having been convicted of a Martinez also admit- FILE PHOTO Martinez pleaded guilty prior drug felony, and sell- ted that he conspired with West L.A. scholar Yasmin Eady poses with the graduating class of 2017 last year to federal charges ing methamphetamine near other Broadway Gangster of racketeering conspira- schools. He was sentenced Crips to murder a fellow cy, conspiring to commit to 15 years in federal pris- gang member who had pro- WLAC continued from Pg. A-4} murder, conspiring to traf- on. vided law enforcement in- profit. fic crack cocaine, illegally Roosevelt “TuTu” formation regarding a 2012 which provides tutoring, C++ and JavaScript, she “I’m a proud business possessing a firearm and Sumpter, 44, of Los Ange- gang shooting that killed an mentoring, and academic will continue as a computer owner of Edrica’s House of selling crack cocaine near les, pleaded guilty to rack- unarmed teenager with no advisement. With assis- science and math major at Hope [a sober living facil- an elementary school, ac- eteering conspiracy, con- gang affiliation and wound- tance from LEARN, Yas- North Carolina. ity]. Through my studies cording to the U.S. Attor- spiring to distribute crack ed three others, including a min Eady experienced a Erika Clarke also exem- here at West, I’ve been able 10-day study abroad trip to plifies African-American to take and pass the state China, represented students student success at West certification,” said Broom. at a Los Angeles Commu- and was aided by the TRiO With help and encour- continued from Pg. A-2} HBCU nity College Board meeting program. Of the 46 TRiO agement from the West and was accepted to HCBU program graduates, 37 are Veteran Center, Broom is the fellows were able to see ity,” Alexander said. “We, It’s a family. North Carolina A&T State transferring to a four-year on his way to UCLA to fin- how the marketing side of as a brand, feel like this is “I was impressed by University. In fact, 21 out university in the fall and ish his degree in non-profit Chevrolet has expanded, something important that the immense love we have of the 24 Black Scholars more than half of them entrepreneurship. technologically, by part- we are committed to.” received from the whole graduates have been ac- finished the school year Tawvan Carryl is a nering with many different As the trip came to General Motors staff, cepted into prestigious uni- with a 3.0 GPA or higher. product of Crenshaw High agencies in order to have a an end, the DTU fellows NNPA, and the fellows,” versities including UCLA, Clarke was also a STEM where he was part of the worldwide impact. shared final hugs and good- said Jordan Fisher, who UC Davis, Johns Hopkins, major ---biology. In the Cougar basketball team. According to Alexan- byes. For some of them, the will join Kelsey Jones at Tuskegee, and several fall, she will be attending Carryl brought his talents der, the NNPA/DTU jour- Detroit Immersion event The Atlanta Voice. “I don’t California State University California State University to West looking to grow nalism program is an ex- was a life-changing expe- take that for granted. It’s campuses. Dominguez Hills with a not only as an athlete but as tension of the partnerships rience; most of them had refreshing to see that and Eady is a California na- $15,000 CSUDH Presiden- a student. His efforts were that Chevrolet holds in never been exposed to the feel it.” tive and Fairfax High alum- tial Scholarship, one of the recognized at the West ath- high esteem. Motor City’s rich history. To learn more about nus. In an area where there highest and most competi- letic department Westpy “As a brand, [Discover For all of them, one NNPA “Discover The Un- are very few women, let tive scholarships they offer. Award ceremony and by his The Unexpected], ties into thing was true: “Discover expected” Journalism Fel- alone African-Americans, When Army veteran acceptance, with a scholar- our philosophy of finding The Unexpected” was far lowship program, visit Eady was able to shine as Walter Broom set his sights ship, to the University of new roads and ingenu- more than just a program. www.nnpa.org/dtu. a computer science major on West, he was returning Alaska Fairbanks. at West. Having mastered to school to start a non-

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Effective Angeles on May 18, 2017 on the next business day shall creditors, contingent creditors, and state your objections or NOTICE-In accordance with Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, file written objections with the B-1 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 Watts Learning Center City National Bank Opening First Office in Historic Crenshaw District Celebrates 50 Years City National will support the community’s growth, new office SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE will be the bank’s 31st office in Los Angeles County On June 7, the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counsel- ing and Learning Center cel- ebrated 50 years of service to the Watts community with a Grand Open House. The Center opened two years after the 1965 Watts civil- unrest to provide essential mental health and education- al resources to children and their families. Half a century later, what began in a small room in a prefabricated Watts Counseling and Learning Center Founder, Bill Cog- Peter Jackson Toni Jackson Frank Martinez building with three employ- gins, with the center director, Maria Aguirre. ees has grown to a 9,000 SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE City National is known for.” and 2015, while the median square-foot facility with a Permanente Watts Counsel- • Homework assistance City National is expand- price of single-family homes team of 30 therapists, teach- ing and Learning Center,” and SAT/ACT preparation In a move that brings a ing into the Crenshaw Dis- and condominiums in the ers, counselors and other said Julie Miller-Phipps, classes to help students of all bank with deep roots in Los trict at a time of unprece- area more than doubled. staff members. president, Kaiser Permanente ages achieve academic suc- Angeles for over 63 years to dented development in the City National is commit- Since its founding, the Southern California. “We cess the residents of a historic area. There are currently ted to supporting the com- Watts Counseling and Learn- look forward to a bright • Individual and small neighborhood here, City more than 1,500 apartment munities in which its col- ing Center has continually future supporting the people group educational therapy National Bank announced units under construction or leagues live and work. In expanded and diversified its who live, work, learn and for children with learning recently that for the first planned for development in 2015, as part of its merger programs to cover a wide play in Watts and its sur- difficulties time it will open a full-ser- the Crenshaw, Baldwin with Royal Bank of Canada, range of culturally relevant rounding communities.” • Individual, family, mari- vice banking office in the Hills, Leimert Park and the bank committed to an mental health, educational Katrice Jackson, a tal, parent/child and group Crenshaw district of Los View Park-Windsor Hills $11 billion, five-year com- and youth outreach services. licensed clinical social work- therapy programs in English Angeles later this year. neighborhoods. Other major mitment for lending, invest- The Center is funded by er at the Watts Counseling and Spanish, with specialized Located at 3739 South developments include: ment, charitable contribu- Kaiser Permanente Southern and Learning Center, says support for children experienc- Crenshaw Blvd., the new • Metro’s upcoming tions, supplier diversity and California as a Community she is living proof that the ing life-threatening illnesses office will deliver City LAX-Crenshaw Transit other activities outlined in Benefit program. Families do Center is accomplishing its • A full-day, early child- National’s relationship- Corridor, which will offer an the Community Reinvest- not need to be Kaiser Perma- goals and changing lives. She hood education program that focused personal and busi- alternative transportation ment Act. City National’s nente members to utilize the grew up in Watts and now develops school-readiness ness banking capabilities to option to local residents commitment emphasizes Center’s services. works at the Counseling and skills and motivates preschool individuals and their fami- commuting throughout Los small business and commu- “We are proud to be con- Learning Center with chil- children to enjoy learning liesaswellassmallbusi- Angeles County nity development loans. tributing to the personal dren and their families pro- • A farmer’s market, in nesses, nonprofit organiza- • Kaiser Permanente’s The Crenshaw branch growth and development of viding mental health therapy. partnership with other com- tions, professionals and Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw will be managed by Peter children, adults and families “I always wanted to munity agencies, to provide investors. The new banking Medical Offices – a four- Jackson. He and his team in Watts through our accessi- come back and give back to local families with access to office will offer a full range story, 100,000-square foot members have lived and ble community service pro- the community that gave so fresh fruits and vegetables of financial services, includ- medical office building worked in the Crenshaw grams,” said Maria Aguirre, much to me and my family,” In honor of the Center’s ing wealth management, scheduled to open in late District for decades. Jackson director, Kaiser Permanente said Jackson. “I was raised in founder, Bill Coggins, the Watts mortgages and traditional 2017 joined City National as vice Watts Counseling and Learn- this community, which in Counseling and Learning Cen- business loans, as well as • District Square, a new president and branch man- ing Center. “Ultimately our hindsight gave me insight ter also awards scholarships to Small Business Administra- urban, multilevel shopping ager and has more than 10 job is to listen to people, into the social, economic and college-bound high school sen- tion, or SBA, loans. center and apartment com- years of banking and man- understand their needs and historical challenges it expe- iors for exceptional service to “As part of our growing plex next to the metro hub agement experience serving support them on their jour- rienced, and how they con- their local communities. commitment to Los Angeles housing the Exposition Line entrepreneurs, their busi- ney toward success.” tributed to the mental health For more information and our expanding re- and LAX-Crenshaw Transit nesses and their families. “We are honored to be a needs of the community.” about Kaiser Permanente sources, we look forward to Corridor Other team members part of the Watts community Some of the services pro- Southern California, follow us opening this new office in • The 43-acre Baldwin new to City National are: and to celebrate the 50th vided by the Center to nearly on twitter @KPSCALNews or the heart of L.A.’s historic Hills Crenshaw Plaza, Toni Jackson, vice presi- anniversary of the Kaiser 5,000 people each year include: go to: share.kp.org/scal. and vibrant Crenshaw neigh- which is expected to be dent and senior client man- borhood,” said City National overhauled with 2 million ager, joins City National Bank Chairman and Chief square feet of new retail and Bank from Citibank, where Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Executive Officer Russell hotel space, offices, condos she spent 15 years managing Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas Presents: Goldsmith. “This historic and apartments various financial centers. step and investment in the The new office will Jackson has nearly 40 years Crenshaw area demonstrates enable City National to sup- of financial services experi- that our company and its col- port the economic growth of ence. leagues are deeply commit- the Crenshaw District and Frank Martinez, assis- ted to directly providing the support more of the many tant vice president and rela- community’s entrepreneurs, opportunities emerging tionship manager, joins City professionals and families there. Jobs in the Crenshaw National Bank from Bank of with the unique and com- District grew by more than the West, where he spent pelling capabilities of per- 30 percent from 2000 to eight years as a relationship sonal service, relationship 2015. The region saw a 6 banker. Martinez has more banking solutions and percent increase in residen- than 15 years of financial investment management that tial housing between 2000 services experience. Holman CDC Hosts ‘Quiet Champion’ Awards Luncheon SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE

Holman Community Development Corporation plans its Quiet Champion Awards Luncheon and Fundraiser on Friday, June 16, at the Millennium Bilt- more Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., in Los Angeles. L.A. Deputy Mayor Brenda Shockley and U.S. (L) Deputy Mayor Brenda Shockley. (R) Lt. Colonel Patricia Army and Navy Lt. Colonel Jackson-Kelley Patricia Jackson-Kelley will be honored. As Holman CDC’s sig- Now in its 14th year, The Quiet Champion nature fundraiser, the lunch- Jobs for Kids has employed Award recognizes individuals, eon supports the organiza- 535 youth and the Job families or businesses who qui- tion’s programs including Readiness Training Insti- etly, but consistently, demon- the Jobs for Kids Youth tute has trained 1, 225 strate a commitment to support Employment Program, the youth and young adults. communities, people and Job Readiness Training For information about organizations that are under- Institute and the Beyond the ticket purchases, donation served, and/or those organiza- Battlefield Initiative for and sponsorship opportuni- tions that provide services and female veterans in collabo- ties, contact Nancy Harris at support for the underserved ration with Holman United (323) 731-0140 or hol- and unrecognized. Methodist Church. [email protected]. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 www.lasentinel.net B-2

burn at temperatures near Carina Lopez MD, Jyoti crashes. Medications can drowning. More than 1- in 2000 degrees. Keep a Puvvula MD MPH, also impair driving as they -5 of drowning victims bucket of water or garden Gilberto Granados MD slow reaction times. Tex- are children under 14. For MPH ting or talking on the phone every child who dies from hose handy in case of fire. can impair driving just as drowning, there are nearly Inside the home, installing Unintentional injuries much as being drunk. If 5 who need emergency care smoke alarms and keeping are the 3rd leading cause you drink alcohol or are or hospitalization. These poisonous substances, such of death among African- impaired in another way, nonfatal drowning injuries as cleaning supplies out of Americans, behind heart either do not drive or con- can cause severe brain dam- reach of children can also disease and cancer. They sider rideshare programs age that may result in long- help prevent injuries. are the leading cause of such as Lyft or SafeRide term disabilities. Most Poisoning is one of the death for Black women services. These are nation- incidents happen when a leading causes of uninten- less than 35 years of age. wide programs created by child falls into a pool or is tional injury death. Drugs, Among black men, unin- The National Highway left alone in a bathtub. It is more fluid intake is needed. but it also brings an in- both prescription and illic- tentional injuries are the Traffic Safety Administra- important to never leave a Avoid strenuous exercise crease in injuries. Nearly it, with opioid pain medica- leading cause of death for tion. Find one in your area, child unattended in a bath- on hot days, and exercise 11,000 people nationwide tions being the most com- those less than 15 years and save the number on tub or pool. Enrolling in during cooler times of the are treated for fireworks- mon, are responsible for of age, and is only second your cell phone. age appropriate swimming day and consider walking related injuries in the emer- the vast majority of poison- to homicide as the leading Summer is also the lessons for children and at an indoor mall or mu- gency room, in the days ing deaths and hospitaliza- cause of death for black perfect time to ride bicy- adults, while not “drown seum. It is also important around the July 4th holiday. tions. If you need chronic men 15 to 35. The com- cles and play outside with proof”, is an important wa- to never leave a child or pet Enjoy the fireworks and opioid pain or other anxiety mon unintentional injuries skateboards. Always wear ter safety skills. in a car as temperatures can save money by attending medications, talk to your include poisoning, motor a helmet when riding bicy- Heat related illness is surpass 100 degrees within a city sponsored fireworks doctor about safe use and vehicle accidents, drown- cles and skateboards, even another summer danger. minutes. show. If using fireworks other options. ing, fires and burns. for short distances. When It can range from muscle Fires also pose another at home, never allow chil- Through diligence and Motor vehicle acci- buying a helmet, it is im- cramps to heat exhaustion important safety threat. dren to play with or ignite a few simple safety mea- dents (MVA) are one of portant to purchase one that and in very severe cases Fourth of July is one of fireworks. Even sparklers sures, we can decrease in- the most common causes meets the Consumer Prod- heat stroke. A few of the the biggest summer events, can cause injuries as they juries and death. of unintentional injury. uct Safety Commission signs of heat exhaustion However, wearing seatbelts safety standard. Proper can include feeling weak can greatly reduce injuries. fitting of a helmet involves or tired, headaches, nausea LOS ANGELES NAACP One of the most important a helmet covering the fore- and vomiting, or increased safety measures is to make head not tipped backwards body temperature. In more YOUTH COUNCIL’S ‘JUVENILE sure that all passengers or forwards and it should severe cases, an individual (including those who are fit snug. Using caution may become confused, pregnant) are always wear- or avoid riding in or near faint or have seizures. In JUSTICE SEMINAR’ ing seat belts and children moving traffic is also im- these situations, call 911. are seated in appropriate portant. One of the most important car seats. Distracted and As temperatures in- measures to prevent heat impaired driving is also crease in the summer related illness is to stay responsible for many MVA months, there is also an well hydrated. While the injuries. Nearly one-third increase in water activities. recommended amount of of all traffic related deaths In the United States, there water is 8 glasses of wa- in the United States involve are nearly 10 deaths per ter per day, when exercis- alcohol-impaired driving day related to unintentional ing or on hot days, much

L- to- R Kelly Richardson, Cydney Davis (past president) Officer Larry Covington, Officer Aaron Bankhead, Blakely Cathey - Event Chair, Sasha Benson and EvanWhitfield. as panelists for the Juvenile the Honorable Judge As part of the Los Angeles Justice Seminar. The of- Roosevelt Dorn during NAACP Youth Council’s ficers explained and dem- his rein as a Los Ange- program that’s mandated onstrated “What to do and les Juvenile Court Judge. by the National Youth and What Not to do If You are A Certificate of Apprecia- College Division of the Arrested”. The officers’ tion was given to each of NAACP, the Los Angeles demonstration ignited ques- the officers. Cydney Da- NAACP Youth Council tions and concerns from vis, a Past President of the presents a Juvenile Jus- both the parents and the NAACP Youth Council tice Seminar each year. youth. The Youth Council and the Juvenile Justice Many of the teenagers who Advisor, Merelean Wilson Chair, Blakely Cathey pre- enter the Juvenile Justice stated’ “This and similar sented both officers with a Systems with anger prob- seminars should be avail- Certificate of Appreciation Think Quick! Act Fast!!! lems, learning disabilities able to all youth, perhaps it for rendering their service Children’s lives mat- the deputies had to wrestle their child. The truth of the and academic challenges will help to eliminate some with explicit informa- ter! Many agree [but, not with their own reactions matter is that it is only by receive little or no attention of the confrontations that tion and great concern for all]. “Our children are our and the need to move grace that it was not their to why they are there. The many of our youth are sub- youth in our communities. future.” Right. The future quickly when they discov- child. Captain Thatcher Los Angeles Juvenile Jus- jected to in the community. belongs to all of us. Let’s ered the wounded 4-year- said a man described has tice System is filled with Blakely Cathey served as The Los Angeles NAACP entrust our future to God. old. “ Law enforcement been arrested and he de- youth that have mental and chair of this exciting semi- Youth Council has an open He has the best life insur- deputies and officers care clined to identify the boy substance use disorders. nar. She gave each person enrollment policy. For ad- ance. So, Dr. Jeanette, about their jobs and their who was shot, the sus- On April 29th, LAPD in attendance a copy of ditional information call what are you getting at? responsibilities” [Dr.J”]. pect or the gangs involved Officer Larry Coving- “The Juvenile Delinquency (323) 291-3413 or con- “On Wednesday June 7TH, Jimenez said, “I think the in the dispute, or to say ton and LAPD Detec- Court Handbook”. This tact us via e-mail val- a shoot out near Comp- public, they see us as a when or where the arrest tive Aaron Bankhead handbook was donated [email protected] ton. Three Los Angeles uniform and that we don’t took place. Obviously, the joined the Youth Council to the Youth Council by County Sheriff’s deputies have any emotions. Yeah, shooting was not aimed at came upon a heart-rend- it affects us. But at the mo- the child, but the shooter ing scene. A 4-year-old ment, when we arrived on or shooters probably never boy lay inside a car, with the scene, you have to just thought at all about a child a gunshot wound to the block that out” negativism being hit by a bullet. That head, who wasn’t mov- that may be held by some is the very reason why they ing or breathing.” Three of the public.“ Police of- should stop going around quick thinking deputies: ficers and deputy sheriffs shooting people in the Art Gonzalez, Brian Reza are people too, who risk first place. Stop senseless and Sergio Jimenez made their lives as community shooting guys! It’s impul- a split second decision and workers. There are some sive gratification, aimless, carried the little 4-year- who do not serve well, but without reason. Oh’boy. It old to the nearest police that’s a minority who are is just too bad. Let’s build cruiser. Two of them raced being weeded out. What schools, nurture our chil- to St. Francis Medical would we do without dren and decrease prison Center, following direc- them? Call Ghostbusters?? population by investing tions from a helicopter, Officers have to follow in schools. (LA Times) as Gonzales cradled the up on a slew of requests, Teach the children. Jea- child in his arms. Their ac- people asking for help in nette Grattan Parker, tions were instantaneous, all walks of life.[Dr.J] Dr. Ph.D., Superintendent To- precise. Sheriff Reza has Edward Kwon, an emer- day’s Fresh Start Charter a 4-year-old, said, “It’s gency room physician at School; speaker, marriage hard not to imagine your St. Francis, said at Thurs- expert. All rights reserved. own child sitting in that day’s news conference that opyright: Will You Marry situation.” The family “the deputies’ quick think- Me; Inquiring Minds Want was on their way home ing might have saved the to Know. AskDrJeanette. when shots rang out, add- child’s life and could help successontheway@gmail. ing that the mother was spare him from permanent com [email protected] “in a fog” as to what hap- injury.” Great emotions pened. “Sheriff Jimenez, run through parents minds expectant father too said and are greatful it was not C-1 LASENTINEL.NET CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 calendarof events june ~july calendar

Free Math Tutoring SCLC of Southern California and Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship (CCCF) are offering free tutoring in Algebra 1 and 2; Ge- ometry, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus to South- ern California students in grades 6 through 12. Ten openings are available. The classes are held Satur- days from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at CCCF, 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles. Trinity Moore, a junior at Maranatha High School in Pasadena, will tutor the students under the supervision of an adult. Ap- ply online at www.tinyurl.com/sclc-sctutoring or call (213) 400-3489.

Now-Dec Support Group PSA Support Group meeting for families of -mur dered victims every 2nd Monday of the Month at 77th Street Police Station Community Room, from 6:30pm-8:30pm: April 10, May 08, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 09, November 13 and December 11. The 77th Street Police Station Community Room is located at 7600 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA. For more info call, www.jfmc.org, 310-547-5362 or email [email protected] Jul . 4 Fifth Annual Grand Park + The Music Center’s 4th Of July Block Party Jun. 16 For the fifth year, Grand Park and The Music Center will present downtown’s largest Veteran Summer Slam Employment Fair July 4th party with Grand Park + The Music Center’s 4th of July Block Party on Tuesday, Forty private and public employers will be recruiting and hiring during the collabora- July 4, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Angelenos will enjoy entertainment that high- tive effort known as Veteran Summer Slam Employment Fair to be held on Friday, June lights the sounds of America fea- 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the L.A. Trade Tech campus, 400 W. Washington Blvd. north turing Jazz, Funk, Blues and Classi- tent, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The fair is open to all job seekers and is specially designed cal artists with DJ sets inspired by to help military veterans make a successful transition to civilian life. For information or to these musical genres. The day’s register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veteran-summer-slam-employment- festivities include a kids’ play area; fair-tickets-32874311952 live music performances; L.A.’s best food trucks; a mobile vendor Jun 18 and activity area; and a fireworks 16th Annual Honor Thy Father Awards show, which will be shot from the The 16th Annual Honor Thy roof of The Music Center’s Doro- Father Awards is now accepting thy Chandler Pavilion, set to Pop registration for the 2017 honor- and Classic hits along with patri- ees. This annual awards dinner otic music, and visible throughout takes place on this Fathers Day, Downtown L.A. and the surround- Sunday, June 18, 2017. You and ing neighborhoods. L.A.’s favorite July 4th block party will cover more than five city your family can participate in blocks from Spring Street to Grand Avenue and from Temple Street to 2nd Street. For this event. most of the Father’s, more info, please visit www.musiccenter.org or call (213) 972-7211 Husband, and Mentors are be- ing honored for the very first time. Estelle for Humanity can be reached at (310) 927.8339 Morgan {continued from Pg. A-13} lands, Bermuda, Bahamas Southern California Con- that his family and friends and Trinidad. While in ference for six years. Cleve- would love the Lord and do Jun. 25-27 Trinidad, he took a leave of land took pride in one year what He asks. BET Experience absence and worked at the leading 25 souls to baptism. Cleveland is survived BET NETWORKS and AEG announced the first wave of star-studded talent that will Texaco Oil Field. In 1951, He has worked alongside by his wife, Daphne Mor- take the stage at the 5th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola®. Cleveland resumed work- Evangelist George Rainy at gan; brother, Dr. Lloyd This year’s lineup of concerts at STAPLES Center will feature some of today’s hottest ing for the government and the Bible Speaks Crusade. Days (Thelma); six sons, artists including Snoop Dogg ,Wiz Khalifa, Migos, A$AP Rocky, ScHoolboy Q, Bryson Til- was assigned to work in the In 1979, he married Daphne Lloyd (Liz), Perry, Bar- ler, Kid Cudi, Gucci Mane, Jhené Aiko, Rae Sremmurd, Jidenna, Young Thug, Desiigner, United States. He worked Elaine Richards. From their rington, Bruce (Rebecca), Keyshia Cole, Pusha T, THEY., H.E.R., Playboi Carti and Khalid. Additional STAPLES Center on tobacco and vegetable union he gained five more Troy (Rhonda) and Wil- performers as well as the lineup of concerts at The Novo presented by Microsoft will be farms in Florida, Connecti- children: Barrington, Carol, liam; two daughters, Ebeth announced soon. The four-day event will showcase the best in music and entertainment. cut and Massachusetts. Bruce, Troy and William. “Betty” and Carol (Trent); Interactive activations and ticketed shows including a celebrity basketball game will also Cleveland went to Spring- Cleveland has been and a host of grandchildren take place at the BET Fan Fest on field in Boston, where he a faithful member of the and great- grandchildren. Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, met and married Ealin Berean SDA Church since He was preceded in June 25 at the Los Angeles Con- Fisher. From their union 1980. His favorite gospel death by his mother, Lego- vention Center. General tickets came three children; Lloyd, songs were “Seeking The nia Nicholson; father, John for the BET Experience at L.A. Ebeth “Betty” and Perry Lost” and “I Wandered Morgan; and grandparents, LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® Morgan. Out of the brew Far Away From God Now Jasper and Anna Paschoe. will go on sale March 23rd, 2017 came six grandchildren and I’m Coming Home”. In “Keep looking up to the at 10:00 a.m. (PST). Tickets will seven great-grandchildren. his own words, “life has Master, He’s looking down be available at http://www.axs. Cleveland moved his been blessed and I enjoyed on you.” -Cleveland Mor- com/betexperience. Follow the family in 1968 to Los An- the company of most of gan, April 23, 2017 BET Experience on Twitter @be- geles, CA to work as a Lit- my children and grand- texperience for the latest and greatest and join the hottest conversation and by using erature Evangelist with the children”. His last wish is #BETEXPERIENCE. Feel free to also check us out online at http://www.betexperience. com.

Jun. 27 “United In Anger: A History Of Act Up” On June 27, 7:30-9:30 PM Hammer Museum: Los Angeles presents “United In Anger: A History Of Act Up”. This documentary follows a small group that came together across race, class, and gender lines to change the world and save one another’s lives. Archival footage and insightful in- terviews provide an on-the-ground per- spective of ACT UP (the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) and its incredibly effec- tive actions, which forced the US govern- ment and mainstream media to face the AIDS crisis. (2012, dir. Jim Hubbard, 93 min.) This program is part of People Power, a film series that explores successful grass- roots political movements around the world. The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles CA 90024. This event is free; For more information, please call (310) 443-7000 or visit https://hammer.ucla.edu/

Jun. 30 Fashion with a Cause Presented by the California Market Center (CMC) and non-profit kids mentorship or- ganization Red Eye, “Fashion with a Cause” comes to The Pavilion on 10B at the CMC in Downtown Los Angeles on June 30th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a charity shopping event benefiting local com- munity youth programs. Check out a curated se- lection of contemporary brands at sample-sale prices for women, men, and kids, or enjoy deli- cious treats and drinks from some of L.A.’s local vendors. There will also be a free fun portrait hub, complimentary re- freshments, fun creative activities for the kids, and more. Admission is $5 at the door and benefits Red Eye. This event is open to all ages, and kids under 12 years old are free. C-2THURSDAY, LOS JANUARY ANGELES 9, 2014SENTINEL NEWS LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL JUNE 15, A-10 2017A-7 calendarof events june ~july Place your community events in our weekly online and print Calendar Don’t miss the chance to promote your local events such as wedding announcements, birthday’s, reunions, education events, community town halls, social gatherings, corporate seminars, concerts, theatre listings, comedy showcases and many more! Rate$ for word count: $50 up to 100 words- $75 up to 125 words - $100 up to 150 words - $125 up to 200 words - $150 up to 225 words - $175 up to 250 words $200 up to 300 words

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Jul 15, 16 Sept. 5 The Bill Pickett Rodeo 5th Annual Black Family Conference At the Bill Pickett Rodeo, watch African American cowboys, cowgirls and young- With the theme, Social Justice and Resistance, this year’s Black Family Conference, sters will choke dust as fans will focus on how families can continue to fight, yet protect themselves and thrive dur- and novice spectators cheer for ing these times of un- hard riding competitors as they certainty, trauma and battle to be named the best racial and economic after a season of competition assault. The 2017 July 15 at 6:30pm and July 16 Black Family Confer- at 3:30 pm. Spectators cheer ence will be held on for their favorite competitors Saturday, September during thrilling Calf Ropin’, ex- 16, at the Tomor- hilarating Bareback Ridin’, Bull row’s Aeronautical Doggin, Ladies Barrel Racin’, Ju- Museum in Comp- nior Barrel Racin’, Ladies Steer ton, 961 W. Alondra Undecoratin’, and gripping Bull Blvd from 10 a. m. to Ridin.’ Come on out at enjoy the festivities at @Industry Hills Expo Center located at 3 p.m. The free event 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744 features numerous workshops, speakers Jul. 15, 22 & Aug. 5, 12 and resources and CSULB Concerts at The Beach includes lunch and books for the children. For more information, visit www.awaken- This summer, enjoy evenings with food, drinks and live music under the stars with thegreatness.org or @atgfoundation. family and friends at Concerts at The Beach, the California State University, Long Beach’s (CSULB) Alumni Association’s on-campus, outdoor concert series. Guests can pack a picnic dinner to enjoy before the concert, then listen and dance to lively bands when {continued from Pg. A-13} the sun goes down in the Legacy Court- Roberts yard. This season’s concert schedule is as follows: Saturday, July 15 – Elm Street down the east coast and on single, “Didn’t It Rain” in Ohio) in the 1990s and Band; Saturday, July 22 – The Emperors; television and won several 1962. again in 2016. Also, she is Saturday, Aug. 5 – The G3 Band; Satur- talent shows. She established The listed in America’s Registry day, Aug. 12 – Stone Soul. In addition to In 1956, the Roberts Young Saints Scholarship of Outstanding Profession- music and dancing, guests can partici- family moved to Los An- Foundation, a nonprofit or- als and in the History Mak- pate in a door prize drawing with gifts geles. Evelyn joined her ganization, with the aim of ers, 2006. donated by generous local businesses. brother, Ernie, to assist providing free training in Evelyn was preceded in Proceeds from the drawings go to the him in his meteoric rise as singing, dance, drama, tele- death by her husband, Tom- CSULB Alumni Association, which sup- composer, conductor and vision and associated skills my Roberts; her children, ports the success of CSULB students through programs such as Alumni Grants. Tickets arranger in the Los Angeles for youngsters in Los Ange- Evelyn Anita, Lisa and Er- are $30 or $35 each and include reserved seating at tables. Beer and wine will be avail- recording industry. Evelyn les. The Young Saints per- nie; and her brothers, Ernie able for purchase. No outside alcohol is permitted at this event. To purchase tickets founded the singing group, formed all over the United and Arthur J. Freeman. and for more information, please visit www.csulb.edu/alumni/events or contact Laura The Exciting Voices in States including the “Ed She is survived by her Romero at 562-985-7022 or [email protected] 1959, that backed singers Sullivan Show,” the “Jona- daughter, Claire Freeman such as Peggy Lee, Frankie than Winters Show” and at Gentry, granddaughters Lane, and Louie and Keely the Nixon White House. Shani Freeman, Whitney Smith in Las Vegas. Evelyn received many Morgan, Laura Ellis Dab- She released a rock and awards and tributes ney; grandson, Brandon roll single with The Excit- throughout her life. The (April) K. Roberts; 11 great ing Voices in 1958. This Evelyn Freeman Swing grandchildren, and several was followed by a gospel Band were recognized by nieces, nephews and cous- inspired album, “You Got the Western Reserve His- ins. to Believe,” featuring the torical Society (Cleveland,

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BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Awareness to Multiple Myeloma Sports Writer BY AMANDA SCURLOCK dad,” Kimberly said. “Over- Sports Writer all, I’m glad I did it, I’m glad hroughout the years, NBA franchises manage to accumulate more than one star it’s out there.” athlete to create a super team. This line up has the skill and force to earn winning Elijah Alexander was Elijah also created a Tstreaks, sweep teams in the playoffs and hoist up the Larry O‘Brien trophy at the able to live out his aspiration foundation called Tackle very end of the season. Here are a few squads that made history as NBA super teams. and played for nine years in Myeloma Foundation to aide the NFL. He was also able to children with cancer. During The Showtime Lakers (1979-1988) Wade, as Heat fans rejoiced and celebrated marry his wife, Kimberly his time in the hospital, Eli- Through trades, the franchise acquired the trio long before their first game togeth- Alexander and have two jah was a neighbor to young Jamaal Wilkes and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. er. The talented group made it to four con- children. cancer patients, according to Magic Johnson, the Michigan State sopho- secutive Finals appearances, earning two “I felt like Elijah was liv- Kimberly. more was drafted to Los Angeles in 1979. NBA Championships. James won Finals ing his fairytale,” Kimberly “He wanted to do some- MVP in 2012 and 2013. said. “There he was, the kid thing to help cancer patients, San Antonio Spurs (1999-2007) that always wanted to be in not only just myeloma In less than 10 seasons, the San Anto- the NFL and he grew up and patients, but also kids who nio Spurs acquired four championships. made it to the NFL.” COURTESY PHOTO have cancer,” she said. Tim Duncan joined Hall of Famer, David For years, he noticed that Kimberly Alexander (left) Multiple Myeloma Robinson, to create an invincible twin tow- he was having pain in his poses with Elijah weakens bones and causes ers team. Duncan led in scoring averages feet. He went to several doc- kidney problems. There is no Players like James Worthy, defensive spe- for all championship years, spanning from tors about it and many dis- mindfulness and find cures. cure for the disease, but there cialist Michael Cooper, Kurt Rambis, and missed the issue; some even “It’s such a confusing are treatments that can possi- Byron Scott, would assist in the run-and- said the pain was wear and disease,” Kimberly said bly put the cancer in remis- gun style that brought the team tremendous tear from playing football. about multiple myeloma. sion. African Americans are success. The Lakers won five champi- After getting a blood screen- “There’s no rhyme or reason twice as likely to be diag- onships within a span of eight years. Under ing from a physician while as to why it happens.” nosed with the disease as the leadership of former head coach, Pat traveling, Elijah learned the Kimberly is on the board White Americans. Riley, and the unorthodox owner Jerry ailment had to be taken seri- of the Leukemia and Lym- When African Americans Buss. The franchise added a dance squad ously. phoma Society and works are diagnosed, however, it is and a marching band to heighten the enter- AP PHOTO “It was actually a trip to with Standing in the GAAP, more likely to be a less tainment value to home games. 20-23 points per game. San Antonio draft- Costa Rica, when he got sick an organization that helps aggressive form of the disease The Bad Boys-Detroit Pistons ed Manu Ginobili in the second round in on a flight and when he land- African Americans afflicted than the form White Ameri- (1980-1994) the 1999 NBA Draft and Tony Parker in ed, a physician was brought with Multiple Myeloma find cans are diagnosed with. Pistons then head coach Chuck Daly 2001. Those two players helped the Spurs into his hotel,” Kimberly proper care methods. Early detection gives the orchestrated a tough group of bruisers who stay competitive throughout the 2000s. said. “The physician in Kimberly continued to patient a better outlook; ploughed through teams with aggression and Chicago Bulls (1990-1998) Costa Rica was the one who spread her story with her Standing in the GAAP physical intimidation. Point guard Isiah Michael Jordan rocked the NBA during rantestsandtoldhimthathis book “Fairytales, Fate, and works to expose African Thomas led the franchise with the unapolo- the 90’s and the franchise has yet to get a protein levels were too high Fortitude” which accounts Americans to treatments getic fouler Bill Laimbeer in the frontcourt. championship without him. Although Jor- and he needed to get back to her family’s experiences as such as stem cell transplants dan averaged a staggering 31.5 points per the United States.” Elijah battled the disease. and clinical trials. Elijah was soon diag- Kimberly noted how she did “It’s the blood cancer nosed with Multiple Myelo- not want readers to believe that affects us more than any ma, a cancer of the bone that their journey will be other, yet and still many of marrow and white blood similar to Elijah’s and how us don’t know anything cells. Kimberly began tend- treatments have advanced about the disease and there’s ing to Elijah, who battled since that time. been so many discrepancies cancer for five years. “The toughest part of the found,” Kimberly said. “If us Opponents who got close to the basket would

Since Elijah passed away book by far was having to sharing our story helps them be aggressively hemmed up. The team also BETH A. KEISER/ ASSOCIATED PRESS in 2010, Kimberly became reflect on what happened think about something that highlighted the talents of Mark Aguirre and an advocate for and support- when it came to me having makes things a little bit easi- Dennis Rodman. Detroit 3-peated as NBA game during the 1990-1991 season, the tal- ed many cancer-related or- toexplaintomysonswhat er for them, then to me, it championships in 1988, ‘89 and ‘90. ents of Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant ganizations to continue raise was going on with their means it was worth it.” Boston Celtics (2007-2008) would push the franchise to championships. 1998 first-round draft pick Paul Pierce On the road to Jordan’s third championship was given the help he needed when future in the 1993 Playoffs, the Bulls swept the And now, 29 teams will start Hall of Famers, Ray Allen and Kevin Gar- Atlanta Hawks in the first round and the nett arrived in Boston in 2007. The three Cleveland Cavaliers in the second. Dennis players, along with young point-guard Rodman brought a profound defensive style chasing the champion Warriors in the late 1990’s, averaging 16.1 rebounds BY TIM REYNOLDS per game in the 1996-1997 season. The AP Basketball Writer Bulls 3-peated twice as NBA champi- onships in 1991-’93 and 1996-’98. The Three peat Lakers (1999-2002) The alarm was sounded The then young prep phenom Kobe loud and clear by LeBron Bryant joined forces with NBA superstar James not long after the NBA Shaquille O’Neal to restore a winning Finals ended, and every other legacy in Los Angeles. O’Neal and Bryant player, coach and general maintained a scoring average of over 20 manager around the league AP PHOTO points per game all three seasons, which who did not end this season (l to r) Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray included O’Neal with 28.7 and Bryant drenched in champagne sure- Allen of the Boston Celtics. with 28.5 during the 2000-2001 season. ly agreed with what he was IMAGE: ERIC GAY/ASSOCIATED PRESS Rajon Rando, averaged in the double dig- Derek Fisher, Glen Rice, and Rick Fox saying. The Golden State Warriors accepting their trophy for win- ning the 2017 Western Conference Finals. its in points per game that season. They The Golden State War- went into the Playoffs with a 66-16 overall riors are a problem. that went to the Eastern Con- Technically, the Warriors record and defeated the Los Angeles Lak- And they’re probably ference finals this season. have some work to do in ers in six games in the Finals. going to stay that way. Miami will have around $37 order to remain the Warriors. Miami Heat (2010-2014) There will be one ques- million in spending money Stephen Curry, Andre LeBron James left the then ailing tion inevitably asked this off- once Chris Bosh comes off Iguodala, Shaun Livingston, Cleveland Cavaliers for South Beach. He season by most of the 29 the books. James will try and Zaza Pachulia, David West and Chris Bosh joined veteran Dwyane other teams in the NBA lure more help to come to and JaVale McGee will be AP PHOTO whose fingers didn’t get to Cleveland. Chris Paul, among many Golden State also contributed to the Lakers’ dominance. smudge the golden surface of Dwyane Wade, Derrick players in the free-agent Game-winning buzzer-beater shots from the Larry O’Brien Trophy Rose, Gordon Hayward, Paul waters, and Kevin Durant Robert Horry in 2002 was one of the many this year. That question will George and Blake Griffin will likely join them. Even highlights from that era. not have a good answer for may all be changing address- though it will cost the War- The superteam has a way of making many,ifany.Basketball’s es. The Knicks have openly riors big money - remember, history and creating unforgettable offseason is here, a draft and been begging Carmelo Curry is in line for an enor- AP PHOTO moments. They also raise the bar, setting free agency loom, and for the Anthony to seek a trade else- mous raise and made “only” (L to R) Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, the standard for future NBA execs in craft- second time in three years where. $12 million this season - it’s Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat. ing the next super team roster. everyone is chasing the War- No, quiet will not happen more than possible for them riors. in July 2017. to keep their core intact. Good luck, everybody. It’s unclear if any of this There also are some other There hasn’t been a hands them their rings next league didn't beat them even You’re going to need it. summer’s moves will matter matters of business around coaching change in more October (when the league’s once. The best example of “They’re going to be here come June 2018. the league to clear up this than a year, which is an longer season designed to how far the league has to go for a while,” James said after The Warriors might be season. incredibly rare occurrence give more rest over the 82- to catch the Warriors might the Finals ended , his words that far ahead of the field Many players have opt-in for the league. But some game span) begins. The Cav- be the Portland Trail Blazers, coming as the Warriors’ cele- already. decisions coming before the front offices have undergone aliers won’t be the same a very solid team with two bration was still going in “There’s going to be a lot July 1 shopping spree opens. recent overhauls, and more either. Nobody will have the great scorers in Damian Lil- earnest. “They’re going to be of teams that's trying to fig- Some of those decisions of that could be on the way - same 15 players they ended lard and CJ McCollum. around for a while. Pretty ure out ways to put personnel could affect what happens on especially if Cleveland does the season with. Portland played Golden much all their guys are in together to try and match that draft night, when Markelle not retain GM David Griffin, But the Warriors look State eight times this season. their 20s. Pretty much all if they’re able to actually face Fultz will likely go to the whose contract with the like they’re on the brink of The Blazers went 0-8. their big-name guys are in them in a playoff series, both Celtics with the No. 1 overall Cavs is expiring. something dynastic . Again, good luck, every- their 20s, and they don't Eastern Conference and pick. And there is still all the Rosters, though, will No team had a winning body else. show any signs of slowing Western Conference,” James awards that need to be hand- definitely change. They record against Golden State “We’re obviously just down.” said. “Because they’re built ed out, like settling the Rus- always change. The Warriors this season - five were .500 getting started,” Curry said. Boston has the No. 1 pick for ... from my eyes, they’re sell Westbrook versus James won't be the same when against the Warriors - and 16 “This is something that we in the draft to add to a team built to last a few years.” Harden race for MVP. Commissioner Adam Silver of the 29 other teams in the want to continue to do.” THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 www.lasentinel.net D-2 Nothin’ but A ‘G’ Thang… Actor Cory Hardrict on Being at Ease Playing the Bad Guy in ‘All Eyez on Me’ BY JAMIA KENAN that. He also had some light Contributing Writer moments as well because Special to the L.A. Sentinel scary guys aren’t tough all the time. They have a sense of “He’s a human being humor and I tried to show that first.” as well. I gravitate towards This was one of the ways playing these roles for some Cory Hardrict began to reason. They’re fun. Some- describe his character, Hait- one has to be the bad guy so ian Jack, also known as why not me?” says Hardrict. Nigel, in the To prepare himself for biopic, “All Eyez on Me.” the role, Hardrict spoke with Former music manager COURTESY PHOTO the real Haitian Jack various and promoter, Haitian Jack Cory Hardrict times throughout filming. was known and feared for one point. Hardrict says that Jack his extortion tactics in the “There was one moment would check in with director hip-hop industry. Jack’s rela- in the film where I ask him if Benny Boom and producer tionship with Tupac turned he needs something and it L.T. Hutton to talk about COURTESY PHOTO sour after it was rumored was kind of like a cross- Hardrict’s portrayal. Cory Hardrict (far right) plays Nijel aka Haitian Jack in the new Tupac Shakur biopic “All Eyez On Me.” that Jack was involved in the roads, a turning point in “We got along and talked 1994 New York Quad Stu- their relationship. I had over the phone. [Haitian released around the time his years and [the movie] is going who was very vocal and if dios shooting and robbery of some money and some dif- Jack] was very helpful with mother passed away from to keep him alive for another you channel that energy in the Shakur. ferent things going on. We bringing his character to life. Leukemia. It was played in 30, 40 years. He was already a right way you can change the “He definitely has a kind of had a look in each He would call and let me the car ride to her funeral. timeless iconic figure that’s world. That’s all Pac wanted menacing quality about him other eyes like that was a know he was proud of me “[Dear Mama] always not going anywhere. We lost to do, to have that voice to but he’s just a real person. I turning point. I believe that representing him and the stuck with me. It brings back someone that was special change the world. I think in believe that he thinks that he was a pivotal point in movie character,” says Hardrict. memories of me missing my who could have revitalized his timeframe here he did cares about Tupac. He intro- and real life as well. It felt Along with speaking with mom. To this day I can never the culture. He has a positive change the world. I want the duced [Tupac] to his first real,” says Hardrict. Haitian Jack over the phone, forget that song. It’s very impact on the world to this youth to be inspired and feel Rolex, how to dress when he This isn’t Hardrict’s first Hardrict also watched the film meaningful,” said Hardrict. day. He got inducted into the that they can do all things too. got to New York City and time playing a character Juice, read articles about the The “American Sniper” Rock ‘n’ Rock Hall of Fame Live a positive life and just go protected him on the caught up in street life. In Net- iconic rapper and frequently star says that it feels great to and that speaks to itself,” after it,” says Hardrict. nightlife scene. People know flix’s “Brotherly Love”, he listened to Tupac’s music. be a part of a movie tied to the expresses Hardrict. Along with “All Eyez on he was not one to mess plays June, an older brother “I really just wanted to legacy of a global cultural The actor feels that Me,” Cory Hardrict is set to around,” says Hardrict when who uses illegal means to pro- embody that era and essence icon especially since he grew audiences will enjoy the star in a number of projects recalling the best way to vide for his family. To of that timeframe in which up listening to the rapper. film and hopes fans will coming out this year includ- describe his character. Hardrict, there isn’t that much he was alive and bring my Hardrict believes the movie walk away from the movie ing November Criminals, Although Tupac famous- of difference between playing own interpretation to it as will help keep Tupac’s legacy feeling more inspired, fear- Naked, and Labyrinth. ly name dropped Jack in his gangster roles like June and well through my character,” to continue to live on. less, and revolutionary. “All Eyez on Me” debuts song, “Against All Odds”, Jack other than the fact the explains Hardrict. “He’s been alive for 21 “Pac was a fearless guy in theaters Friday, June 16. where he accuses him of Haitian Jack is still alive. Hardrict has a very per- arranging the 1994 shooting “You play one villain; sonal connection to Tupac’s and being a FBI informant, you’ve played them all. But I music. His favorite Pac song the two had a friendship at think [Jack] was more than is “Dear Mama,” which was Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay Discuss Women in Film as ‘Queen Sugar’ Season Two Returns BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON continue with a dream team In an hour-long panel Contributing Writer of female executive produc- discussion featuring Win- ers, namely the “Queen of frey, DuVernay, and “Queen “Queen Sugar” is ap- Daytime Television” herself, Sugar” cast-mates Dawn- proaching its’ 2nd season on Oprah Winfrey, the nation’s Lyen Gardner and Kofi Siri- the Oprah Winfrey Network advocate for female film- boe, about the word slavery, (OWN) and everyone is makers, Ava DuVernay, and and its’ suggested omission throughout Season 1. DuVernay quickly coun- tered, stating that the show did in fact explore the fami- ly’s roots in slavery, with one episode specifically focusing on the Bordelon legacy, the White families who previously held owner- ship, and slave shack where their ancestors were once housed. DuVernay added that the PHOTO CRED: BRITTANY K. JACKSON series itself represents an (L-R:) Erik Logan, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Ava DuVernay, “exploration” of the merge Oprah Winfrey, and Kofi Siriboe at “Queen Sugar” press between contemporary art- event at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills on Tuesday, June 6. istry with a historical con- buzzing about it. Whether the recently promoted text as its base, noting that it’s the ability to glare at writer, showrunner and pro- while not “uncharted territo- Ralph Angel’s chocolate ducer, Monica Macer. ry,” it hasn’t been a “well covered skin or to delve In Season 2, the contem- beaten path.” deep into Aunt Violet and porary drama will resume as Queen Sugar will also Hollywood Desonier’s the estranged Bordelon sib- feature an all female directo- steamy cougar meets cub lings learn to navigate their rial crew for its second sea- “situationshp,” viewers are individual and collective son. DuVernay said that ready to see how the new roles as heirs to a massive with Oprah’s blessings, she season unfolds. Louisiana sugarcane mill purposefully worked to over And that’s not all, the following their father’s index and create a platform highly anticipated series will untimely death. where stories can be told from a woman’s perspective more often. “If ‘Game of Thrones’ can have three seasons of all male directors, why can’t we have three seasons of all women directors? If they can do it, why can’t we do it? You only do that because you can and you want to,” DuVernay declared.

COURTESY OF OWN/ PHOTOGRAPHER: MARK DAVIS - SILVERHUB Winfrey also weighed in (L-R:) Kofi Siriboe and Dawn-Lyen Gardner at the Television on the changing tide for Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood on Tuesday, women in film. “All of the June 6. {See ‘QUEEN SUGAR’ on D-3} D-3 LOSANGELESSENTINEL ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 Tasha Smith Returns for Final Season of ‘For Better or Worse’ BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON TS: As a director, I have Contributing Writer to do everything. As an actor, I’m just worried about You’ve heard it right! one role, that’s it. As a direc- It’s the 6th and final season tor, everything is important. of the hit OWN TV-series Everything is something “For Better or Worse” and you have to be very detailed there’s lots of drama cook- and specific about in telling COURTESY OF BLACKFILM.COM ing up to close out the a story. So for me, the job is “For Better or Worse” actress Tasha Smith discusses the intensely hilarious show far greater than just being final season of the show and what's next in her career. starring Tasha Smith and the actor, there’s a lot more Caribbean and then I went to different. I would never Michael Jai White. In an responsibility creatively, Capri in Florence. Traveling shave my head and she exclusive interview with technically. is something that relaxes me would never wear a weave COURTESY OF OWN Smith, we discover why the What do you do Tune in to the 6th and final season of "For Better or LAS: and gives me peace. again. show’s ending is “bitter Worse" Saturdays at 9/8 C on OWN. for fun when you’re not LAS: Outside of the As far as love goes, sweet”, how she maintains working? How do you noticeable difference in Smith says that she’s on-camera chemistry with knows his audience. create and to just do some- relax? hairstyles between you and focused on what she calls her TV husband, and her LAS: Many of us know thing different. It’s been a TS: I travel. I love to your identical twin sister “the love her life”, the Tasha plans to takeover the film your roles to be very funny, blessing but as they say travel. Traveling relaxes me. Sidra, many people would- Smith Acting Workshop industry behind the scenes. very opinionated and very good things do come to an I’ll travel by myself. This n’t be able to tell you apart. (TSAW) and studio located LAS: What can view- real. Are you anything like end. I’m going to miss Tyler last Christmas I just went to How different are you and in Sherman Oaks. Smith ers expect from the last and the characters you play in and I’m going to miss my the Middle East for Christ- your twin sister? encourages all rising and final season of “For Better real life? cast, and you know, we had mas and New Year’s. I went TS: My sister used to experienced actors to attend. or Worse”? TS: Personally, the stuff a great run. to Qatar, I went to Abu wear locs, so she decided to Be sure to catch the final TS: This is the final sea- that Angela does, Tasha LAS: How does your Dhabi, I went to Dubai for cut the locs and shave her season of “For Better or son of “For Better or Worse” would not do. The creative role as a director differ from ten days by myself. Before head. We’re identical Worse” on OWN every Sat- and there will be no more but aesthetic of who I am, I that as an actor? then it was Sicily, the twins, but yes we’re very urday 9/8pm Central. re-runs. It’s drama, since it’s can’t really say that’s who I the last season. I just think am. It’s what I guess people Tyler Perry decided to really feel I am because I’ve go for it. So there’s a lot of played the role for so long, Singer Eloise Laws stars in Butch DuBarri’s drama with the Marcus and but there’s so much more to Angela marriage. me creatively than what LAS: Ever since “Why people have seen on “For romantic comedy ‘E.D. Blues: The Musical’ Did I Get Married?” you Better or Worse” and that’s and Michael Jai White have why it’s like bitter sweet that “Erectile Dysfunction is no joke. Or is It?” The musical laughs had such an undeniable the show is over after the working chemistry on set, season. As much as I at real-life health problem with Broadway actress Ms. Laws how were you both able to enjoyed it, it’s a blessing to BY SHONASSEE SHAVER members Butch DuBarri and family of notable musicians achieve that chemistry? be able to move on to do Staff Writer Gary Dalton. The fitting song called “The Laws Family.” TS: Well Michael and I, something different and “Big Daddy’s On The Pill,” is Laws rose to musical height we’ve been very, very close share a different part of my Lonesome Music Pro- staple song for the play. during the golden age of friends for a long time, he’s art to people. ductions (LMP) proudly Written and directed by 1970’s jazz, R&B and soul like a brother to me. Of LAS: What does life presents Butch DuBarri’s DuBarri and Jeffrey Polk, the music, recording for produc- course we dated way back after “For Better or Worse” “E.D. Blues: The Musical” at musical stars multi-ethnic ers Holland-Dozier-Holland, in the day and so he’s like a look like for you? Is there a the historic El Portal Main- cast: the plumber, Big Daddy’ famous for Motown hits. She brother, he’s like family, role you haven’t played that stage Theatre in North Holly- Johnson (Andrew Bennet); released a collective of and I just feel that that real- you’d like to? wood in NoHo Arts District, veteran DVM, Dr. Sammy albums in the late 70’s ly does help us to be able to TS: I want to play what June 16th, 17th and June (Anthony Tone Tone Taylor); (“Eloise”), early 80’s (“All In work together. It just chem- feels right to me. Right now 18th. preacher, Rev. T. Tricky Time”) and the early 2000’s istry, we have chemistry. I’m directing, so that is a Theatregoers will get an Brown (Larry James Robin- (“Secrets”). Singles, “Don't LAS: What is it like very interesting way of me upfront and personal per- son); ex-wife, Evil Evelyn Move, Don't Blink” and working with Tyler Perry? being able to share my art. I formance with new provoca- Kardashian (Jennifer Win- “Can't Let Myself, Hurt How is he able to guide and have a movie coming out on tive romantic comedy “E.D. Eloise Laws kler) hairdresser as Freddie Myself” released last year direct the storyline so that TV One, September 4, that’s Blues” a.k.a "Erectile Dys- Mac (Todd Gajdusck) and signifies female empower- fans keep coming back for called “When Love Kills: function is no joke. Or is It?” vately known. more. ment in love and romance. more? The Falicia Blakely Story” Centered on romance and “You have this older man Ms. Eloise Laws stars Her unique and passionate TS: I really don’t know. and that’s a drama, it’s very everyday life, the light-heart- who loves a younger woman, alongside the group of eclec- vocals have garnered her I mean Tyler would proba- different from the comedy ed musical pokes fun at the but can’t perform and yet he tic characters as vixen and timeless fans who refer to her bly say it’s the Lord. He people have seen me do on common health problem of can’t take those pills that they aggressive nurse Zelma Foxy as “El.” writes all of these episodes. “For Better or Worse”. impotence among older men. advertise on TV, because it Fox. She showcases an out- Laws starred and co- He writes all of the episodes I’m also directing “Erectile dysfunction, it’s states check with your doctor of-the-box performance in wrote the 4-time Tony-nomi- for “For Better or Worse”, “Tales” which is a series for a medical term. It’s some- first. We address all of that in the unique production, play- nated musical, “It Ain't Noth- all of the episodes for “The BET that executive produc- thing that everybody knows the play, said DuBarri. “The ing a cougar. in' But the Blues,” which pre- Have and the Have Nots” all er Irv Gotti is doing. Each about. It’s a subject for the play is totally fiction, buts it “She is quite a character; miered at the Denver Center of the episodes for “If Lov- episode is a different hip- male population, and for based on the truth.” Zelma lets her feelings show, Theatre Company and ing You is Wrong”… I don’t hop tale, from different hip- women too. But, we have The mature subject pres- while letting her hair down. opened on Broadway at the know how he’s able to do it, hop songs in the 90s and some fun with it and we cure ents comedy relief for the You will walk away laugh- Lincoln Center’s Vivian and I think its just a collabo- 2000s. I’ve been so blessed it in the show,” DuBarri tells audience. ing, singing the songs and Beaumont Theatre in 1999. ration between his writing to get “99 Problems” by Jay- tolucantimes.info. “E.D. Blues” will have talking about this piece,” said Laws has conquered the the- and having a great team of Z and that’s the one I’m “E.D. Blues: The Musi- audiences laughing about a Laws. “This is quite a stretch atre, receiving a Drama Desk actors and crew members directing. I’m more attracted cal,” similar to “Menopause topic that needs some atten- for me, because this character nomination for Best Actress that are able to make all that to drama, although I can do the Musical,” gives men a tion. “We have adapted the Zelma Fox is a sexy, sensu- in a Broadway musical and a come to life. He’s very tal- comedy very well. I’m just chance to laugh at a subject line that Viagra uses in their ous and aggressive woman Helen Hayes Award nomina- ented, very creative, and he ready to expand and to just that is both publicly and pri- ads for our show. We say who is a cougar. You will see tion for her stunning perform- ‘Ask your doctor if your heart another side of me. People ance at the Kennedy Center. is healthy enough to laugh will be shocked.” Laws is not showing any out loud for two hours!’” “Her character is down in signs of slowing down with DuBarri noted. “Its comedy the hood,” said DuBarri. latest play “E.D Blues.” from the beginning to the Some of her fans may be “Theatre is my first love and end.” [shocked] by the songs she I’ve done a lot of it,” states “The characters are all sings.” This is not as sophisti- Laws. people that you know, every- cated as some may think.” “E.D. Blues: The Musi- one knows a barber, plumber, “When I first approached cal” will premiere at the El waitress and preacher. You Ms. Laws with this piece, she Portal Theatre for three put all that together and then immediately fell in love with shows on Friday and Satur- you talk about Viagra and it and accepted the challenge, day, June 16th and 17th at Cialis … who hasn’t heard of saying ‘wow Butch this 8pm and Sunday,June 18th at those things?” he states. would be different for me,’” 4pm. There will be a special “I think it’s a street opera responded DuBarri. “She Father’s Day Matinee – every for the common man. Its set may not know it, but she is a lady who is accompanied by apart from any other musical natural.” a gentleman will receive a and original.” Laws is a world-renown- special gift bag from the pro- The show entertains the ed Broadway actress, singer, ducer. audience with original music and author with more than 30 For tickets and informa- from pop, R&B, jazz to blues years in the entertainment tion call (818) 508-4200 or created by 70s’ rock band industry; she comes from a visit ElPortalTheatre.com.

{Contiued ‘QUEEN SUGAR’ from D-3} women directors from Sea- Macer, Winfrey provided that she looks for detail and son 1, you can’t book them quite the poignant response. texture with any storyline. now,” she stated. “It elevat- “I am smart enough to sur- “It’s a springboard for my ed the conversation, so other round myself with people imagination, I can go any- people started talking about who are smarter than I am, where if I have details,” she it, so it makes you think a lit- and so I trust [DuVernay], I said. Gardner says that as tle differently next time believe in her, I believe in her character Charley under- you’re going to hire,” Win- her vision, I believe in the takes the daunting task of frey continued. vision we originally set for running the Bordelon sugar- DuVernay also noted the series,” Winfrey said. cane mill as a Black female, that the show also passes the “So when she calls me up the show will follow her “Bechdel Test”, which and says I’m going to hire “spiritual crisis” and journey ensures that at least one Melissa, or I’m going to hire to finding wholeness, if at scene in each episode Monica, I go, okay!” all possible. includes a conversation As for character devel- “Queen Sugar” is set to between women that does opment and the intricacies debut with a two-night pre- not discuss men. of emotional preparation for miere event Tuesday, June When posed a question the “Queen Sugar” actor’s 20, and Wednesday, June 21 on the choice to bring in experience, Gardner says at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 www.lasentinel.net E-1

By Cora Jackson-Fossett being,” explained Fugh. hours is a time to shout,” Unveiling a members, holding reviv- persons committed to the Religion Editor The Council consists said Fugh with a laugh. four-pronged als to rejuvenate the peo- work, is still a major chal- of 21 active bishops who Taking advantage strategy, ple, and assisting others lenge. In the L.A. area, ba- The Right Rev. Clem- oversee the church’s epis- of the shorter distanc- Fugh through personal service. sically, the cost of living is ent W. Fugh, presid- copal districts located es, Fugh has traveled urged Describing how mem- expensive and when a per- ing prelate of the Fifth around the world. As pres- across the district focus bers have responded to son has spent money for a Episcopal District of ident of the Council, Fugh since his appoint- on fol- his vision, Fugh said, “It theological education and the AME Church, as- will serve a one-year term ment in July 2016. lowing has been just a blessing graduate to serve a con- cends to the presidency as the official head of the His purpose? Evalu- the com- that many of them have gregation that is a no ways of the international de- AME Church in conjunc- ate, advise and encour- mand- embraced the quadrennial prepared to compete salary nomination next week. tion with his current posi- age churches as theme. People are trying wise, people have to be bi- His investiture cer- tion as chief pastor and ad- they imple- to live out forgiving each vocational, which makes emony will take place ministrator of the 15 states, ment other as well as shar- it hard to be committed June 20 during the Coun- including Hawaii, west his ing each other’s joys to church growth and soul cil of Bishops and General of the Mississippi River. vi- and sorrows. I believe saving,” shared Fugh. Board meeting that begins Simultaneously carry- they have taken to “On the member side, Monday, June 19, and con- ing out both assignments heart that the vision the weight of commut- tinues through Wednes- may appear a bit over- is not just for one ing long distances makes day, June 21, at the Hilton whelming, but Fugh is time, but for the it hard. Also, gentrifica- LAX Hotel, 5711 W. Cen- well prepared to succeed. full four years of tion has changed things, tury Blvd., in Los Angeles. Before coming to the the quadrennial. It because people have Hundreds of AMEs are Fifth, he served as is my prayer that to go far to find afford- expected to participate in bishop of the 14th people will change able housing. This has the business sessions and Episcopal Dis- how they conduct been quite a challenge.” worship services. Also, the trict, which com- themselves as a Yet, Fugh is far from gathering will feature the prises the African child of God.” being discouraged, declar- presentation of substantial countries of Libe- While thank- ing, “I praise the Lord for donations to several Los ria, Central Liberia, ful for the recep- people who are committed Angeles-area nonprofits Sierra Leone, Ghana, tion to his vision, to the work of the church. that focus on homeless- Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire Fugh still faces “When my term as ness and children’s needs. and Togo-Benin. In that sion hurdles that many bishop is done, I hope I “We want to do some- role, he gained consider- for the leaders – religious have generated a spirit thing for the homeless able experience in multi- next four and secular – en- among the people that in our community and tasking at a high level. years. counter. Those causes excitement and relieve the weight of hu- “When I think about A year tasks range from expectation that the best man trafficking, especial- having to fly from coun- ago, he matching minis- is still yet to come.” ly among children, and try-to-country, sometimes charged ters with congrega- do things that will give an 18-hour flight from AME par- tions to resurrect- The Council of Bish- our kids a better advan- my office in Monrovia, ishes to ing dying churches. ops and General Board tage in the 21st-century Liberia, going from one transform their congrega- ments and scriptures, “Finding qualified meeting is open to the where they have to live state in the Fifth District tion and community by understanding the role of clergy persons to lead the public. For a schedule and move and have their to another in less than four becoming a holy nation. the pastor, officers and congregations, visionary of events, visit ame5.org.

By Cora Jackson-Fossett and be blessed,” said Ealy. of the Church of God in Religion Editor Worship services will Christ, Inc. Also at 9 a.m., be held during the week Ealy will hold his Bishop’s The Church Of God at 7 p.m., at West Angeles Council meeting in the West In Christ (COGIC) First Church of God In Christ Angeles Crystal Room fea- Ecclesiastical Jurisdic- - North Campus located turing a panel discussion tion of Southern California at 3045 South Crenshaw on “The Sexual Revolu- will hold their 103rd Holy Blvd., in Los Angeles. The tion and Today’s Church.” Convocation next week. preachers will be Superin- Several activities aimed COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO According to Bishop tendent Leo Smith, Admin- at young people will take Pastor Alvin Tunstill, Jr. Rev. Dr. Solomon L. Drake Joe L. Ealy, presiding prel- istrative Assistant Michael place on Saturday, June 24, ate, the event starts Mon- Henderson, Administra- starting with the Sunshine day, June 19 and continues tive Assistant Jeffrey Band and Purity Class at through Sunday, June 25. Lewis, Bishop Paul Mor- 9 a.m. The Youth Lead- COURTESY PHOTO The theme is “Why The ton and Bishop Frank An- ers Forum will be held at Bishop Joe Ealy Church Cannot Remain thone White, respectively. 3 p.m., and the youth wor- Silent.” The scriptural ref- On Thursday, June 22, ship service at 6 p.m., with convocation and deliver By Marjorie C. Laws During his tenure, Greater erence is Esther 4:13-14. the Women’s Day service the message by Pastor Ryan the sermon at the Offi- Contributing Writer Ebenezer expanded the “We look forward to will begin at 9 a.m., at the Sims. All activities will cial Day service on Sun- edifice, purchased ad- worshipping with you. We West Angeles North Cam- be held at Gospel Memo- day, June 25, at 4 p.m., at The Rev. Dr. Solomon ditional properties and have some dynamic con- pus. The speaker will be rial COGIC, 1480 Atlantic West Angeles Cathedral, Drake will be the guest established a state-of- vocation speakers and in- Mother Barbra McCoo- Avenue in Long Beach. 3600 South Crenshaw preacher at the Father’s/ the-art library. A portion vite the public to come out Lewis, general supervisor Ealy will conclude the Blvd., in Los Angeles. Men’s Day on Sunday of South Denker Avenue June 18, at Trinity Bap- was designated as ‘Pas- tist Church, announced tor Drake Square’ by the Pastor Alvin Tunstill, Jr., Los Angeles City Council. Inviting the entire “Dr. Drake is known community to attend, for his distinguished By Cora Jackson-Fossett Cager III is the host pas- items will participate. Tunstill said, “We will preaching, teaching and Religion Editor tor and Roslyn Jones is the According to Jones, have one service at 10 for leading hundreds WMS president. “This event will help our a.m. In keeping with Trin- to Christ. He is a godly Local and well-known The lineup features Ja- Women’s Missionary Soci- ity’s year-long 100th Year man of impeccable integ- artists will perform at the cob Lusk of “American ety ministry in continuing Anniversary Celebration, rity, outstanding character “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Idol,” Chosen Recovery to provide much-needed this will be a special cel- and has served as men- Magnolia” on Saturday, Group Singers, Underwa- assistance to the homeless, ebratory service honor- tor and spiritual father June 24, at 3 p.m.. ter Traffic, and Fernando women’s and children’s ing all fathers and men.” to many younger min- The event, sponsored Pullum’s Performing Arts shelters, refugees, the least, Drake is the pastor isters,” added Tunstill. by the Artishia Wilkerson Center. Charles Lemle will left out marginalized, and emeritus of Greater Eb- Trinity is located at Jordan Women’s Mission- serve as emcee. forgotten.” enezer Missionary Baptist 2040 West Jefferson Blvd., ary Society of Ward AME COURTESY PHOTO The donation is $25 and Church in Los Angeles, in Los Angeles. For infor- Church, will be held at the Pastor John & Lady Kinette includes food and refresh- For information or tick- Cager of Ward AME Church where he served as spiri- mation, call the church church’s campus located ments. Also, several ven- ets, email mamaroz.rj@ tual leader for 34 years. office at (323) 735-0044. at 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles. The Rev. John E. dors offering a variety of gmail.com.

By Brian W. Carter a new question with not- time for rape?” In other and his death on Calvary, a relationship is another Staff Writer so-new answers as most words, can we be “soiled” which leads all of us to story and completely out- of the women responded beyond redemption? Be- new life when we accept of-the-question for oth- Recently, life coach with a resounding, “No!” yond finding acceptance? Him and choose to fol- ers, depending on the sin. and relationship expert No surprise there, but Beyond finding love? low Him. The Lord said Women who responded Cheyenne Bostock (@ it made me go even deeper “Therefore if any he would cleanse us of our to Bostock’s questions gave AskCheyB), posed the with the question: “Could man be in Christ, he is a sins, forget our sins and their support of a man who question to ladies on Twit- you date a former pedophile new creature: old things toss them to the deepest found Jesus and renounced ter: “Would they date a who found Jesus? Could are passed away; behold, of depths. Most Christians a homosexual lifestyle, but man who has given up you date a former sex addict all things are become don’t have a problem with wouldn’t date him. Some homosexuality after find- FILE PHOTO who found Jesus? Could new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 that or with rejoicing in said they couldn’t trust that ing Jesus?” Definitely not Brian W. Carter you date a man who served Thank God for Jesus others finding the Lord, but {See WORDS E-2} E-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017

By Pastor Mark Whitlock, Jr. sons making the pitch. If a Practice your pitch. Ask for more than you ex- Senior Minister, COR Church pitch is just informational, Learn by listening to your- pect to raise. 6. Keep it Short, Sweet, Executive Director, Cecil it lacks passion. If a pitch is self on tape or watching a and Simple Murray Center at USC just emotional, it lacks con- video of your pitch. Wel- 4. Passion Produces Success Donors don’t need a tent. The pitch must have a come honest feedback. A People are moved by long drawn out pitch. Keep Church Stewardship combination of strong con- pitch should last no more the passion of the presenter. the pitch short, sweet, and is raising, expending, and tent and charisma. A pitch than one to three minutes. The presenter must demon- simple. Less is more. Make managing God’s funds and requires these six steps: strate passion for the pur- sure your pitch is succinct property. 3. Solve a Problem pose or cause. and thorough at the same This is the fundamental 1.Know Your Donors Every pitch must in- time. KISSS….. principle of biblical stew- Members want to give clude solving some prob- 5. Talk, Don’t Preach God has given the ardship. to help people, change the lem. People give to solve Donors are not looking church power to identify FILE PHOTO Too many church lead- Rev. Mark Whitlock, Jr. world, and remain obedient problems not pay the pas- to be preach to, sold, sweet resources to serve God’s ers use the same pitch for to God. This requires re- tor’s salary or the build- talked, but donors seek a people. money every week, but ex- The Pitch searching donor’s interest. ing fund. It is best to show data driven sincere presen- It’s time for the church pect better results. The pitch is the primary Church leaders are wise to pictures of data, program, tation. Church leaders must to keep up with God….. Church leaders must method of connecting with take a survey to determine or project via PowerPoint be themselves, authentic, Call me at 949-955- keep up with the times by a donor. The pitch is infor- donors’ desires. or video. The objective is accountable, and transpar- 0014 or email at mewhit- perfecting a new pitch for mational and emotional. to create a story for donors ent and use a talking voice [email protected] for more infor- raising resources: Donors connect with per- 2. Practice the Pitch to see, feel, and experience. to achieve the best results. mation.

doubtedly a consequence gling with a sexual ad- is without the body; but mission to date, love and The blood of Jesus washes Words of their actions. There are diction. We often play the he that commits fornica- marry “outcasts” to prove away our sins and begins {Continued from E-1} men and women, who have “this sin is better than this tion sins against his own a point, but that’s another the process of sanctifi- old temptations wouldn’t lost themselves in a world sin” game with one anoth- body.” 1 Corinthians 6:18 discussion for another time. cation when we accept return, which is an un- of sex and degradation to er. Fornication is probably This is a loaded con- “And we know that the Lord into our lives. derstandable response. their own detriment. There one of the most “accepted” versation piece that feeds all things work together Ultimately, we are all Pedophiles live com- are countless human beings sins in the world by Chris- into other questions and for good to them that love sinners, some of us are be- pletely ostracized for the who have lived their lives tians and non-Christians areas of the human ex- God, to them who are the set by particular sin(s) over rest of their lives, un- in a certain way, found alike. Many feel there is perience. I’m not telling called according to his another. If you are strug- the Lord, changed and nothing wrong with sex anyone what to do as I purpose.” Romans 8:28 gling, then that’s a good now struggle to find ac- before marriage if you are would struggle with dat- We all struggle with thing, struggle means you ceptance, support and love. living together, especially ing a woman who said she something, some of us are in the fight. The Lord When it comes to sin, if a person has every inten- was a lesbian at one time or multiple things, and God will bring you through your human beings will share tion of marrying their lover. molested little boys in the holds no sin above or be- struggle and don’t let go of their space with a habitual “Flee fornication. Ev- past. And there are people low another. All sin leads His hand or His promises. liar over someone strug- ery sin that a man doeth who make it their life’s to death (Romans 6:23). No one knows what God has in store: love, companionship, wealth, Experienced Musician Wanted marriage, etc., but it’s all If you are an experienced Musician who is spirit- His to give if He chooses filled and ministry minded, versatile in your too. Pray, pray and then ability to play instruments and teach choirs, and pray again before making looking for a stable full-time position in a spirit- any and all decisions in life. filled and family oriented atmosphere, please Truth is, we will all submit your resume to Holy Chapel M. B.C., date and marry somebody at [email protected] or mail to 1016 struggling with something, no way getting around that. East Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.

New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 9537 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Worship Services..... 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday School ...... 9:30am Prayer Meeting (Wed) ...... 6:30pm Bible Study (Wed) ...... 7:00pm The Church Where “It Pays to be Nice” CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor