Diane Edith Watson: the Iconic Living Legend of Los Angeles Politics

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VOL. LXXXVII NO. 6, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years, The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself.” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013 Diane Edith Watson: The Iconic Living Legend of Los Angeles Politics

Vice President Kamala has traveled the world and her family. She was born Harris. believes that understanding in Los Angeles in County The iconic political the culture, mentality and General Hospital. Her fa- leader still spends her days customs around the world, ther, William Allen Louis (although quarantined) on has played a large part in Watson, was one of the the phone talking, mentor- allowing her to understand first Black officers hired ing and issuing advice to and succeed in all of her in LAPD and she says her some of the most influen- positions, over her long mother, Dorothy Elizabeth tial leaders from Los An- and heralded political ca- O’Neal Watson, was an geles to Washington D.C. reer. educator and one of the or- Over her five decades in In an interview with The ganizers of Holman United

Diane Edith Watson COURTESY PHOTO Diane Watson (m) on the podium at her district office in Los Angeles with the late John Mack (l) and Willis Edwards (r). COURTESY PHOTO By Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. legendary political icon had had already spoken with a Executive Editor already been on the phone cadre of Washington D.C. with House Speaker Nancy leaders, all in the hopes that public service, Diane Wat- Sentinel, Watson spoke Methodist Church on Ad- Diane Edith Watson has Pelosi, was coordinating her the retired congresswoman son has been a school board about her life and says ams Blvd., although Wat- lived a full life and shows pink and green wardrobe was feeling up to making member, a California sena- that the basis of her acts- son is and has remained, to no signs of slowing down. for the inauguration of her the journey to the January tor, a member of the U.S. of-service comes from her the day, a devout Catholic On the morning of our in- Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority Presidential Inauguration Congress, and has served upbringing and the support terview, the 87-years-young sister, Kamala Harris, and of President Joe Biden and as a U.S. Ambassador. She and lessons learned from {See WATSON A-10}

Marking Black History Month, the roundtable set many questions before Richmond By Stacy M. Brown with racial equity in mind. NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Mary Wilson was a friend to the Black Press of America, a neighbor to the world, and the radiance she exuded never seem to fade. At 76, the Supremes legend is gone too soon. Wilson died suddenly late Monday, Feb. 8, at her home just outside of Las Vegas. “I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Mo- town family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes,” Motown

Mary Wilson died late Monday, Feb. 8, at her home just outside of Las Vegas. FILE PHOTO Cedric Richmond COURTESY PHOTO {See WILSON A-6} {See FULL STORY A-8} Councilwoman Emma Sharif Launches Bid for Mayor of Compton

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www.lasentinel.net {See FULL STORY A-6} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 Maxine Waters Provides Solutions at COVID-19 (Telephone) Town Hall BY BETRAM KELLER Congresswoman Waters late December—2020. “I income of not more than worth $15 billion will be Contributing Writer (CA-43), Chair of the House am proud to have secured 80% of the area median going through small com- Financial Services Commit- $25 billion in emergency income.” Applications also munity banks, small credit “I remain committed to tee said, “We successfully rental assistance—we need require proof of housing unions; and [another] $15 working with my col- negotiated a new round of much more,” Waters said in instability, or have one or billion will be going through leagues and the Biden/Har- stimulus checks of up to late-December. She was a more household members CDFI, MDI SBA, or micro ris administration to ensure $600 dollars per person, and central endorser of the $25 dependent on unemploy- loan intermediary,” said more relief,” said Con- extended unemployment billion fund, equipping the ment benefits. Ouertatani. FILE PHOTO gresswoman Maxine benefits to March 14.” 43rd District and other Regarding the amount of “Chairman Waters Congresswoman Water’s Waters in Thursday’s Town The Congresswoman renters’ eligibility for finan- funding to be received, “Los secured, as a part of the most expressed her take on poli- Hall. discussed President cial benefits—to assist with Angeles County is receiving recent COVID-19 package, cy changes and selected her team of experts to A town hall held via Biden’s upcoming propos- unpaid rent/utility pay- $160 million, and LosAnge- $12 Billion for Minority share information concern- telephone, provided vital al, pledging his efforts to ments, grant free access to les City is receiving $118 Depository Institutions ing Covid-19 at Thursday's information regarding pan- increase the second round case management services million.” In regards of how (MDI) and Community Town Hall. “I am proud to demic policy changes, of stimulus checks, to as well as tenant—landlord to apply, Ouertatani said, “In Development Financial have secured $25 billion in finances of community increase the minimum mediation. Los Angeles—HCIDLA, is Institutions (CDFI),” told by emergency rental assis- projects, as well as wage, to allow more bene- “Once you qualify for still in the process of setting U.S. House Financial Serv- tance—we need much COVID-19 vaccination fits for renters and property assistance, an administrative up that program, but hope- ices Committee Staff Direc- more," Maxine Waters efforts and updates across owners whom are affected entity will send a payment fully more information will tor, Kristofor Erickson. He stated in late-December. Los Angeles. Director of by the pandemic, and also a directly to the landlord,” be coming out from their said, “These institutions Los Angeles Department of $400 billion fund that will stated U.S. House Financial office soon.” play a critical role as lenders billion of PPP loans to over Public Health, Dr. Barbara expand mass vaccinations Services Committee Staff The week of January 11, in low- and moderate- 221,000 small businesses.” Ferrer, and staff directors at and reopens schools. Director, Charla Ouertatani. 2021, SBA, in consultation income communities, and In essence, globally, we the U.S. House of Repre- With more set on the “Property owners can also with the U.S. Treasury communities of color … it is are all in pandemic limbo; a sentatives Committee on horizon, Congresswoman’s apply for assistance or apply Department, reopened the a critical role in helping state of nervous flux with Financial Services, Charla town hall was mostly on behalf of the tenant. As Paycheck Protection Pro- businesses minimize some people clinching onto any Ouertatani and Kristofor focused the 43rd District’s far as who is eligible to get gram (PPP), accepting of the economic impact. As sense of previous normalcy. Erickson, were among the immediate access and this money—it is not for all applications for a First Draw of August 2020, we saw 432 Generally, just as concerned participating speakers. awareness of the multi-bil- renters. It is only for renters PPP Loan until March 31, CDFI’s and MDI’s have {See WATERS TOWN To open the meeting, lion-dollar fund passed in that have a household 2021. “The first PPP Loan provided more than $16.4 HALL on A-11} Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Receives $500,000 BofA Grant to Train and Hire More Healthcare Professionals in South L.A. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE vided to a healthcare organi- high-quality nurses and than more affluent areas. zation in South Los Angeles other essential healthcare The grant is part of Bank To help meet the - will enable MLKCH to workers in a high-need of America’s focus on criti- increased demand for high- train and hire more than 200 area.” cal needs like healthcare and ly-trained nurses and essen- new health care profession- The lack of access to workforce development, tial healthcare workers in als including nurse resi- high-quality healthcare especially for local commu- medically-underserved dents, nurse fellows and col- providers is a key driver of nities of color disproportion- areas like South Los Ange- lege health scholars. acute health disparities in ately impacted economical- les, Martin Luther King, Jr. “This is a critical contri- the nation. Significant parts ly and medically by the pan- Community Hospital bution to building the kind of South Los Angeles are demic. (MLKCH) announced it has of healthcare workforce that designated as Medically “As we consider the received a half million dol- is needed in socially and Underserved and Healthcare challenges that our commu- FILE PHOTO lar grant from Bank of economically vulnerable Professional Shortage areas nities are facing – from the Studies have shown that port MLKCH’s partnership America to expand its communities,” said Dr. by the Healthcare Resources health crisis brought on by health care workers are with COPE Scholars, a pro- healthcare worker career Elaine Batchlor, CEO of & Services Administration the coronavirus to the need more likely to stay in the gram that brings college stu- programs. Martin Luther King, Jr. (HRSA). In 2017, a study for progress on racial equal- area where they train. To dents from South Los Ange- The two-year grant - the Community Hospital. “This commissioned by the hospi- ity and economic opportuni- help train health care work- les into the hospital to shad- largest philanthropic gift gift will help our hospital tal found the community ty, supporting workforce ers, the bank’s grant will be ow and train with healthcare Bank of America has pro- recruit, retain and develop had ten times fewer doctors development in the health- used to support a number of professionals. Since the pro- care sector is a relevant and MLKCH’s healthcare work- gram’s inception in 2019, timely way we can help force development pro- more than 100 students have make a lasting positive grams, including the Nurse been trained, 69% of whom impact,” said Raul Anaya, Residency and Fellowship are from South Los Angeles Los Angeles market presi- Program, a critical care two- and 72% of whom are now dent for Bank of America. year training program for college graduates pursuing a “This grant can help MLK recent nursing school gradu- degree in healthcare. As a Jr. Community Hospital ates and advanced training part of the support from strengthen the pipeline of for experienced nurses, and bank of America, MLKCH local talent to qualified med- will result in the hiring of 46 will continue to expand ical professional roles where locally-sourced registered COPE Scholars, training it can address the greatest nurses through the program. 160 new COPE Scholars needs.” The grant will also sup- during the grant period. DON’T WASTE Health Officials Urging Holiday Celebrations Stay BEAUTIFUL Within Households, Warn of COVID-19 Variants Avoiding holiday celebrations with those outside the household helps slow COVID-19. BY BRIAN W. CARTER adhere to all state and coun- Contributing Writer ty directives,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, As of Monday, February director of Public Health. 9, the Los Angeles County “Schools that decide to open Department of Public will need to require mask- Health confirmed 227 new ing, distancing and routine deaths and 3,353 new cases testing. Please do your part of COVID-19. There were to continue to slow the 4,079 people with COVID- spread so that our recovery 19 hospitalized with of 29% journey does not suffer a set- these people in the ICU. back." Public Health identified So, it seems, no holidays GETTY IMAGES The L.A. County Dept. of 1,152,239 positive cases of equal no gatherings, which Health are asking for the COVID-19 across all areas means COVID-19 infection public not to gather for the of L.A. County and a total of rates drop. The L.A. County upcoming holidays: Lunar 18,360 deaths. Across the Dept. of Health is asking for New Year, Valentine's Day, Southland: within Los the public not to gather for and Presidents Day. Angeles County shows the upcoming holidays: 1,092,128 cases, within Lunar New Year, Valentine's viruses. Public Health has Long Beach with 49,603 Day, and Presidents Day. confirmed five additional cases and within Pasadena Statistics showed COVID- cases of COVID-19 variant with 10,508. According to 19 surged after the Thanks- B.1.1.7. (U.K. variant), race and ethnicity, COVID- giving and Christmas holi- which brings it to eight cases 19 statistics show: American days. The public is still in Los Angeles County. The Indian/Alaska Native with being asked to limit social B.1.1.7 variant is more easi- 1,904; Asian with 48,111; gatherings to their house- ly transmissible, which Black with 38,409; Hispan- holds as we see a decline in means following the well- ic/Latino with 522,701; COVID-19 after the major known health guidelines are THROW AWAY YOUR TRASH Native Hawaiian/Pacific holiday surges. The coming more important than ever. Islander with 4,094; White weeks will show if guide- For more information & KEEP LA LITTER FREE with 108,876; those of other lines were followed during and statistics on COVID-19 race and ethnicity with the Super Bowl weekend. in Los Angeles County, 108,385 and 259,648 under These guidelines are all please visit http://pub- investigation. very important to follow lichealth.lacounty.gov/ "We are only weeks especially since we are con- For more detailed infor- away from reducing trans- tinually seeing new variants mation on COVID-19 vac- mission in L.A. County to a of COVID-19. Again, keep cination plans in L.A. level where elementary in mind, health officials County and to sign up for a Scan the QR code or schools will be allowed by have stated that mutations vaccination newsletter, visit WaterforLA.com to learn more. the state to offer in-class and variants are common visit: www.VaccinateLA- instruction, provided they place when it comes to County.com. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 HBCU Buzz Continues to Amplify Black Voices across Campuses BY KIMBERLEE BUCK HAYES Buzz team. companies to create new ini- “In the past decade, we lems that affect the Black Contributing Writer What started as a media tiatives like our HBCU have taken the editorial of community. outlet created to generate march that we put on last our brand to become more “I think we must contin- Since 2011, HBCU awareness of HBCU colle- year in Washington D.C.,” of an aggregator, a consult- ue to solve problems and Buzz has been a news hub giate culture turned into an said Lawal. ant. We have worked with a create brands that are leav- for prospective students, influential brand whose pri- “We have also worked lot of companies like Gold- ing lasting experiences in current students, and alumni mary goal is to rewrite the with brands like Nike, Proc- man Sachs to help them fill our community.” who attended historically script on Black colleges and tor & Gamble, Amazon, career opportunities. Also, Aside from launching Black colleges and universi- universities that White Warner Brothers, and all we have brought more HBCU Buzz, Lawal is the ties. In honor of Black His- mainstream media has pro- these big companies creat- opportunities to the HBCU CEO and founder of L & tory Month and the publica- jected to the public. ing opportunities and high- space than most brands or Company, a minority-based tion’s tenth anniversary, we From campus news to lighting and showcasing any HBCU brand.” corporation in Los Angeles, caught up with the creator of information on alumni, things that are going on at Lawal says that his CA, and Taper, an app HBCU Buzz, Luke Lawal, COURTESY PHOTO sports, and entertainment, HBCU’s with the hopes of proudest moments are the designed to change how to discuss their plan to HBCU Buzz creator, Luke HBCU Buzz has coverage hairstylists and barbers amplify Black voices in the Lawal. of all of America’s one hun- engage with consumers. He New Year. news coverage. dred and five historically is also the founder of Root How it all began Lawal recalls the first Black colleges and universi- Care Health, which spot- Lawal had the idea to time he saw local news sta- ties. lights the importance of create HBCU Buzz while tions on his campus. “The Buzz promotes Black mental health. attending Bowie State Uni- “They publicized a story pride and unity within all Also, Lawal is the co- versity and pledging for the about someone who passed HBCU communities to founder of Suited Lifestyle, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity away on our campus. I real- enhance the Black college a unique space for men of Inc. ized that’s the only time I experience and improve the color that provides young “It’s so hard to describe had seen [news stations] on perception of America’s his- professionals with peer-to- what it’s like to attend an our campus,” he said. torically Black colleges and peer engagement and social HBCU and put it in a box. “That story broke universities,” said the brand. and cultural events. What I can say is imagine nationwide, and I thought, In addition, HBCU Buzz COURTESY PHOTO Head over to you left home to find a new ‘wow, who is telling the provides trends and pro- “We have also worked with brands like Nike and all these www.hbcubuzz.com to see big companies creating opportunities and highlighting home,” said Lawal. good side of things that are duces breaking news cover- what all the hype is about. and showcasing things that are going on at HBCU’s with age on all Black colleges Don’t forget to follow the “You have your parents happening on our campus? the hopes of continuing that same message but just on a who are looking out for you; Who is telling our stories and universities by referenc- bigger scale,” Lawal. brand on Facebook, Insta- that’s creating your best from our perspective?’” ing schools, organizations, gram, and Twitter interest. You have your After witnessing a gap in and other news outlets. continuing that same mes- testimonials he receives @HBCUBuzz. sage but just on a bigger from people who have scale.” worked with the brand that HBCU Buzz is more have landed career changing than a publication; the com- jobs at other news organiza- pany also focuses on raising tions. awareness and shedding In the next ten years, light on Blacks issues like HBCU Buzz plans to tell as politics. Recently, the brand many stories as possible and partnered with the continue improving the per- Biden/Harris campaign to ception of historically Black encourage students to vote. colleges and universities. “Our direct campaign All-in-all, the future of COURTESY PHOTO was to create awareness on HBCU Buzz is bright! The HBCU Buzz works with different companies to create new initiatives like the HBCU march that the brand put on last year in Washington D.C. some of the issues surround- brand plans to launch the ing the election, to dispel #HBCUStrong campaign in brothers and sisters dealing HBCU news coverage, Today, HBCU Buzz is information, and to re-ener- March that will celebrate ten with the same issues you Lawal decided that he the leading source for gize our community,” said years of progression and are. Then you have the peo- would take on that responsi- HBCUs. The brand is also Lawal. spotlight HBCU students ple under you who are look- bility. an aggregator for fortune What’s next for the Buzz? and graduates who are entre- ing to you for guidance.” With zero news experi- 500 companies that are fig- With the brand’s tenth preneurs. Despite his newfound ence, Lawal hit the ground uring out how to partner and anniversary approaching in As far as professional pride in attending an running. He found students network in the HBCU March, we asked Lawal to goals are concerned, Lawal HBCU, Lawal felt some- who were interested in space. reflect on how HBCU Buzz has his eyes set on creating COURTESY PHOTO thing was missing; HBCU writing to join the HBCU “We work with different has grown. more brands that solve prob- Luke Lawal. A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 Some Calif. Black Churches Will Ignore U.S. Supreme Court; Continue to Abide by CDC Advice BY TANU HENRY real. Our community has high court’s three liberal- we know much about public Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Supreme Court’s decision, California Black Media been devastated by this leaning members, voted health policy. Yet today the Barrett voted to overturn the governor’s office said it virus. We value our mem- against the request to lift the court displaces the judg- previous decisions uphold- is revising the ban, now On Friday, Feb. 5, the bers physical and spiritual ban submitted by two Cali- ments of experts about how ing Gov. Newsom’s ban allowing churches across United States Supreme health,” said the Rev. K.W. fornia churches -- Chula to respond to a raging pan- issued by federal judges in the state to hold indoor serv- Court voted 6-3 in favor of Tuloss, president of the San Diego and San ices at 25 % capacity. allowing California church- National Action Network Bernardino, and the U.S. 9th "We will continue to es to reopen their doors to Los Angeles and pastor of Circuit Court of Appeal in enforce the restrictions the worshippers. The ruling, Weller Street Missionary San Francisco. Supreme Court left in place which lifted the state’s ban Baptist Church, which is in “Since the arrival of and, after reviewing the on indoor, in-person church downtown L.A. COVID–19, California has decision, we will issue services, went into effect Tuloss says he can’t openly imposed more strin- revised guidelines for wor- this weekend. speak for every African gent regulations on religious ship services to continue to But some California American congregation in institutions than on many protect the lives of Califor- Black Churches say they California, but he can safely businesses,” wrote Justice nians,” said Gov. Newsom’s will keep their doors closed say a large number of Black Neil M. Gorsuch in his opin- press secretary Daniel for now. They will, instead, ministers in his network up ion against California’s Lopez, said in a statement. continue to hold virtual and down the state will take SHUTTERSTOCK order. “California worries So far in California, services online, which a wait-and-see approach to that worship brings people there have been 3.41 million makes it easier for them to reopening. They will priori- Vista’s South Bay United demic.” together for too much time. confirmed COVID-19 cases adhere to Centers of Disease tize the safety of their Pentecostal Church and The court’s more conser- Yet, California does not and 43,987 deaths. Control and Prevention church members, he says, Pasadena’s Harvest Rock vative leaning members, limit its citizens to running Among African Ameri- social distancing guidelines. over all the benefits of fel- Church. Chief Justice John G. in and out of other establish- cans in the state, there have “For the sake of our lowshipping in-person. “Justices of this court Roberts and Associate Jus- ments; no one is barred from been 101,004 confirmed members, we will continue Associate Justices Elena are not scientists,” wrote tices Clarence Thomas, lingering in shopping malls, cases and 2,601 deaths – to abide by CDC guidelines. Kagan, Stephen G. Breyer Justice Kagan in her opinion Samuel A. Alito, Neil M. salons, or bus terminals.” about 6 % of all mortalities We know that COVID-19 is and Sonia Sotomayor, the regarding the case. “Nor do Gorsuch, Brett M. Responding to the in the state. AT&T Dream in Black Honors Iconic Black Future Makers and Everyday Heroes This Black History Month SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE This spot is just one of AT&T chief diversity and Future Makers are shaping many ways AT&T is cele- development officer. the now, the new and the This Black History brating and uplifting the “AT&T spent $3.1 billion next for the culture. Month, AT&T Dream in Black community while with Black-owned suppliers, For a chance to be hon- Black presents the return of also framing what the cam- surpassing a $3 billion two- ored as a Dream in Black Black Future Makers, a paign is really about - how year commitment to drive Future Maker, consumers future-forward celebration all members of the commu- diversity and inclusion can post a video highlighting of inspirational people in the nity, even people who are across our business and what they are doing in their culture. The campaign was not public figures - have it communities where we live communities or fields to announced via a commercial within them to be Black and work. We know we make a positive impact using celebrating frontline workers Future Makers. have more work to do, and it the #DreamInBlack and and everyday heroes from In addition to Dream in is our hope that through sup- #ATTFutureMaker hashtags. Chicago in a spot voiced by Black’s celebration of porting the Black communi- Consumers are also able to NBA superstar, philanthro- Black Future Makers, ty in actionable ways, we nominate other members of pist and entrepreneur, AT&T is committed as a can champion equality, cre- the community for consider- LeBron James. James is also company to championing ate opportunities, and sup- ation for the honor using the one of this year’s Black viewer sees a montage of Throughout the month equality and supporting the port the next generation of same process. Ten lucky Future Maker honorees. moving images of the of February, a new group of Black community beyond Black Future Makers.” winners will be selected as “How do we revere the everyday heroes. Black Future Makers will the month of February. A Call To Join The part of the 2021 class of doers and the dreamers, A doctor, a dancer, a be revealed every week. “A core part of our com- Dream In Black Future Black Future Makers and thank the makers, shapers veteran, a teen activist, a The honorees range from mitment and responsibility Maker List will win $10,000. and creators of not just firefighter, and an AT&T Grammy-award-winning to diversity and inclusion is The ideal Future Maker Visit att.com/dreamin- today, but tomorrow?” essential worker are among music artists and media to speak up for change and is someone who is making black to learn more about James asks at the beginning the inspirational figures executives to independent make a meaningful contribu- history today, giving back to how to enter the AT&T of the commercial. Over highlighted in the Black filmmakers and even a tion to a more equitable soci- their community, and pursu- Dream in Black Future his baritone voice, the Future Makers spot. medical physicist. ety,” said Corey Anthony, ing their dreams. These Maker contest. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 California Foundations Drop $100 Million in ‘Black Freedom Fund’ BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY specifically designated for strong effort that addresses watches and breaks down Community Foundation, a being of all people by California Black Media Black communities in recent longstanding equity issues government policy, while philanthropic organization demanding a series of years, according to the that the COVID-19 pandem- keeping our community based in Mountain View. immediate and sweeping Last week, philanthropic National Committee for ic has exposed and ampli- informed, connected and “Silicon Valley Community changes to the current polic- organizations and other fun- Responsive Philanthropy. fied. engaged,” Wilson said. Foundation is proud to sup- ing system in the United ders joined hands to launch “To make racial justice port the California Black States. the California Black Free- and equity real in California, Freedom Fund, as it aligns “Black-led organiza- dom Fund (CBFF), a new philanthropy needs to ele- with our aspirations of tions have been leading the $100 million initiative that vate its investments in Black advancing equity and oppor- work to advance racial jus- will provide resources to organizers that are focused tunity for all members of our tice and dismantle anti- Black-led organizations in on advocacy, organizing and communities.” Black racism,” said Miguel the state of California over holding our institutions Over the next five years, A. Santana, president and the next five years. accountable -- something the CBFF says it will strate- CEO of the Los Angeles- SHUTTERSTOCK Co-created with Black that we call power-build- gically increase the based Weingart Foundation. leaders and organizers, the ing,” said Lateefah Simon, “But we know it will The funders currently resources available to “We are proud to join our first-of-its-kind fund will who is the president of take bold moves such as this participating in CBFF Black-led organizations colleagues in investing at ensure that California’s Akonadi Foundation, an in order to reimagine institu- include Akonadi Founda- throughout California, prior- greater scale to support growing ecosystem of local Oakland-based organization tions that are more inclusive tion, Annenberg Founda- itizing the courageous and these movement leaders and grassroots, Black-led organ- that fights against the crimi- and racially equitable for all tion, Bishop Ranch, Blue visionary grassroots advo- stand shoulder to shoulder izing groups have sustained nalization of Black youth. Californians,” Ross stated. Shield of California Foun- cates and organizers leading with them in the work to investments that equip them “The vision of the California “The pandemic and the dation, The California California as a whole toward eradicate systemic racism.” with the resources they need Black Freedom Fund is to racial divide in this country Endowment, The California systemic transformation. CBFF’s next round of to push back against bring justice to our commu- have exposed the anti-Black Wellness Foundation, Chan In its first round of grantmaking is anticipated entrenched forces of sys- nities by making sure Black- systems that are in place. Zuckerberg Initiative, Con- grantmaking, CBFF is in late February 2021. temic and institutionalized led organizations are suffi- These resources will make rad N. Hilton Foundation, investing over $6 million to In addition to grantmak- racism. ciently supported and sure we build and sustain an Crankstart, Emerson Collec- support three established ing, the fund will also pro- “Over the past year, strong, and their leaders are ecosystem of Black-led tive, and Evelyn & Walter Black networks that have vide capacity-building sup- we’ve seen Black communi- galvanized." organizations and networks Haas, Jr. Fund. proven, long-term working port through technical assis- ties across the country step Simon says the fund’s that can move racial equity In addition, the roster of relationships with more than tance in communications, up boldly as the conscience focus on “power-building” work forward, while leading funders extends to Farella 50 Black-led organizations narrative change, and poli- of our nation to challenge prioritizes mobilizing Black California towards healing Braun + Martel LLP, across the state. cy; research and data; and the status quo,” said Cathy Californians to become and structural change.” Fried---man Family Foun- The first of the three net- convening and learning Cha, president and chief engaged in their communi- With an initial invest- dation, Hellman Founda- works is the Black Census opportunities. executive officer of the Eve- ties and effect systemic ment of $32.4 million, tion, JPMorgan Chase, Lib- and Redistricting Hub, a “Building a better future lyn and Walter Haas, Jr. change through “advocacy, CBFF will raise additional erty Hill Foundation, Libra network of over 30 Black- for everyone starts with cen- Fund, a Bay Area philan- direct action, voter organiz- dollars over the next five Foundation, Rob McKay, led and Black-serving tering those who have been thropic organization that ing and mobilization.” years through a mix of foun- Rosenberg Foundation, San organizations that focuses politically, socially, and eco- tackles a broad range of “It is commendable that dation, corporate and indi- Francisco Foundation, Sier- on maximizing participation nomically marginalized,” social issues. “The Califor- the funders are focused on vidual donor support to ra Health Foundation, Sili- in the census and redistrict- said Priscilla Chan, Co- nia Black Freedom Fund equity. It has a positive ring reach its $100 million goal. con Valley Community ing process among hard-to- founder and Co-CEO of the represents a great opportuni- to it. It’s encouraging,” says Regina Wilson, execu- Foundation, Stuart Founda- count Black communities. Redwood City-based Chan ty to build on that momen- Paul Cobb, publisher of the tive director of California tion, Tundra Glacier Fund Second is the Black Zuckerberg Initiative. Chan tum and support Black-led Post News Group, a Black- Black Media, says she and Weingart Foundation. Equity Collective, a com- is Facebook co-founder and organizations and a move- owned newspaper publish- applauds California’s largest The Silicon Valley Com- munity-public-private part- CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s ment that can keep racial ing house based in Oakland. foundations making a sig- munity Foundation will pro- nership dedicated to wife. justice front and center and “But it is important that they nificant initial investment in vide fiscal and administra- strengthening the long-term “We support the Califor- reimagine a better future for follow these high-minded community-based organiza- tive management of the capacity and infrastructure nia Black Freedom Fund all of us.” words with meaningful tions, adding that she is fund. of Black-led and Black- and its work to ensure that According to participat- action – backed with a hopeful multi-year funding “The (CBFF) sets forth a empowering social justice Black-led organizations and ing organizations, the fund strategic plan of action to will be expanded to include model that can be replicated organizations in Southern movements have the power, intends to correct philan- even the playing field.” Black media. across the nation, potentially California (Los Angeles resources, and recognition thropy’s history of underin- Robert K. Ross, presi- “I’m optimistic funders bringing significant County and the Inland to continue their missions vestment in Black-led dent and CEO of The Cali- will consider supporting resources to movement- Empire). and make racial equity a organizations and “power- fornia Endowment, a Black newspapers and other building networks and Third is PICO Califor- reality in California,” Chan building” in African Ameri- statewide foundation head- African American-owned organizations that are fight- nia: Live Free/ Bring the emphasized. can communities. For exam- quartered in Los Angeles media outlets in the future ing racial injustice on behalf HEAT. This organization To learn more about the ple, across the United States, that is focused on improving because of the vital public of marginalized groups,” centers its work on interven- California Black Freedom only about 1% of communi- the health of all Californi- service role they play in our said Nicole Taylor, president tion to protect the basic Fund visit CABlackFree- ty foundation support was ans, says the initiative is a state. The Black press and CEO, Silicon Valley health, safety, and well- domFund.org. A-6 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021

{continued from Pg. A-1} niversary of The Supremes. Supremes were known for first time on the charts with “With the same passion over the decades and delved a solo recording since The founder Berry Gordy wrote as she did singing with the into more history of the Supremes. in a statement emailed to original Supremes as well most successful female re- She was working on NNPA Newswire shortly as with her solo career, the cording group of all time,” new projects for 2021, in- after 2 a.m. Tuesday.” world-renowned performer Schwartz wrote in an email. cluding an album she re- Gordy emphasized, was an advocate for social He provided the follow- cently teased on her You- “The Supremes were al- and economic challenges ing extensive recent bio of Tube channel. Her primary ways known as the ‘sweet- in the United States and Wilson: love of preserving the lega- hearts of Motown.’ Mary, abroad,” Wilson’s longtime She was honored at the cy of The Supremes and in- along with Diana Ross and publicist and friend, Jay Paley Center for Media in troducing her music to new Florence Ballard, came to Schwartz, said. Beverly Hills, celebrating generations. Motown in the early 1960s. “Ms. Wilson used her her work in music and her “I think that The Su- After an unprecedented fame and flair to promote influence on young African premes had a lot to do with string of number one hits, a diversity of humanitarian Americans and entertain- the awakening of the world television and nightclub efforts, including ending ment. in terms of what black- bookings, they opened hunger, raising HIV/AIDS Her conversation with ness was,” Wilson said in doors for themselves, the awareness, and encourag- Janice Littlejohn left the her 2020 NNPA interview. other Motown acts, and ing world peace. Mary was audience laughing with “The whole world was many, many others.” From left, Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Bal- working on getting a U.S. her unmatched humor and watching Black people in a “I was always proud of lard of the Supremes. Mary,” Berry Gordy concluded. “She was quite a States Postal Service stamp. most successful act of the star in her own right and “People forget that Flor- 1960s, scoring 12 No. 1 continued to work hard ence Ballard not only gave singles. to boost the legacy of the us our name, but she formed They also continue to reign as America’s most successful vocal group to date. Their influence not only carries on in contemporary R&B, soul, and pop, but they also helped pave the way for Black artists’ mainstream success across all genres. Mary achieved an unprecedented 12 No.1 hits, with 5 of them being consecutive from 1964-1965. Those songs are “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Baby Love”, “Come See About From left, Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, and Diana Ross of the Supremes. COURTESY PHOTOS Me,” “Stop! In the Name Mary Wilson was a singer, author, motivational speaker, of Love,” and “Back in My postage stamp of her fel- standing with applause dis- way they’d never seen.” and a former U.S. Cultural Ambassador. and a former Arms Again,” according to low bandmate and original playing her graceful com- U.S. Cultural Ambassador. COURTESY PHOTOS Billboard Magazine. Supreme Florence Ballard posure throughout the night. STATEMENT ON In 2018, Billboard cele- who passed away in 1976,” Showing the same love she PASSING OF MARY WIL- Supremes over the years. the group,” Wilson revealed brated the 60th anniversary Schwartz said. has always demonstrated to SON Mary Wilson was extreme- on “Fiyah!” of Motown with a list of In 2019, Wilson all her fans, Wilson gladly ly special to me. She was a “It was really Flo who “The Hot 100’s Top Artists stretched her dancing mus- met and personally thanked I was extremely shocked trailblazer, a diva, and will formed us, and I want of All Time”, where The cles when she joined the every attendee that night for and saddened to hear of the be deeply missed.” people to know that. I am Supremes ranked at No. 16 cast of the 28th season of their support throughout her passing of a major member Dr. Benjamin F. Cha- putting together a program and remain the No. 1 female ABC’s “Dancing with the career. of the Motown family, Mary vis, Jr., National Newspa- to get Florence Ballard a recording group of all time. Stars,” Schwartz recalled. Wilson’s influence Wilson of the Supremes. per Publishers Association U.S. stamp, hopefully, so Jan. 21, 2021, marked He noted that in 2019 reached beyond music. The Supremes were al- (NNPA) President and I want people to send their the 60th anniversary of the she also published her In 2018, Mary’s long- ways known as the “sweet- CEO, affirmed, “On behalf request and say something day The Supremes signed fourth book, “Supreme time fight for the passage hearts of Motown.” Mary, of NNPA Chair Karen Cater about Florence. All those of the Music Modernization along with Diana Ross and Richards and all of the 230 hits were Florence, so when Act (MMA) came to frui- Florence Ballard, came to African American NNPA you listening to [The Su- tion when it was signed into Motown in the early 1960’s. member publishers across premes], it’s about Flo, so law on Oct. 11. After an unprecedented the United States and the I want people who listen to The law modernized string of number one hits, Caribbean, we pause sol- those songs that bring back copyright-related issues for television and nightclub emnly today to pay tribute memories, think about Flo.” new music and audio re- bookings, they opened and our profound respects A singer, best-selling cordings due to new forms doors for themselves, the to the living memory, leg- author, motivational speak- of technology like digital other Motown acts, and acy and cultural genius of er, businesswoman, former streaming, which did not many, many others. our beloved Mary Wilson. U.S. Cultural Ambassador, protect music recorded be- I was always proud of She loved and supported mother, and grandmother, fore Feb. 15, 1972, accord- Mary. She was quite a star the Black Press of America, the legendary Mary Wilson ing to Schwartz. in her own right and over and we will always love made great strides on her Her tireless advocacy the years continued to work and keep Mary Wilson’s inevitable journey to great- for this legislation included hard to boost the legacy of transformative spirit in our ness. trips to Washington D.C. the Supremes. hearts as the NNPA contin- As an original/founding to personally meet with Mary Wilson was ex- ues to publish truth to pow- member of The Supremes, Congress members to ad- tremely special to me. She er in America and through- she changed the face of vocate for legacy artists was a trailblazer, a diva and out the world.” popular music to become a gaining fair compensation will be deeply missed. In a 2020 interview on trendsetter who broke down when their songs are played the Black Press of Amer- social, racial, and gender on digital radio stations, Berry Gordy, ica’s “Fiyah!” livestream barriers, which all started From left, Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson Schwartz continued. Founder, Motown program, Wilson talked with the wild success of of the Supremes. COURTESY PHOTOS Mary Wilson’s last solo February 8, 2021 about her life and career their first number one song. recording, the song, “Time and her long pursuit of hav- Formed in Detroit as with Motown in 1961. This Glamour.” to Move On,” reached No. ing Florence Ballard me- The Primettes in 1959, The year, Mary kicked off the “The coffee-table book 23 on the Billboard Dance morialized with a United Supremes were Motown’s celebration of the 60th an- showcased the gowns The charts, which marked her

Sentinel newS Service lion in street repairs children in the city, is bat- • Worked with Assem- tle-tested, honest, transpar- This week, Council- • Approved $45 million blyman Mike Gipson to re- ent, and has remained true woman Emma Sharif of- in revenue bonds to fund vitalize the Compton Creek to the people she serves. ficially launched her additional street repairs “Although we have Emma Sharif holds a Bach- campaign for Mayor of much to be proud of as a elor’s Degree in Political Compton. Sharif released • Stood up a COVID 19 city, we still have work to Science/Sociology; and a the following statement as Testing Site in Compton do to increase the qual- Master’s Degree in Public she formally entered the ity of life for all Compton Administration. Prior to be- race for Mayor: • Created a Homeless residents. I look forward to ing elected to the city coun- “I would like to first Outreach Plan and provided working with the council, cil, Emma served the City thank Mayor Aja Brown services to 90 individuals staff and residents to take of Compton as an elected for leading our city over the Compton to the next level”. School Board Member and last 8 years. She has lead • Approved an Illegal My administration will fo- proud union member in the Compton through some Dumping contract cus on tackling the home- Compton Education As- turbulent times and it has less issue, finishing street sociation. She represents been my pleasure to work • Hired an Anti-Graffiti repair projects, recruiting the city on several regional alongside her to accomplish painter businesses that will bring boards and serves as an great things for our beloved revenue to the city and in- elected member of the Cali- Hub City”. Since being re- • Approved a $1.2 mil- creasing programs and re- fornia Democratic Party elected to the city council lion Tree trimming contract sources for our seniors. State Central Committee. in 2019, we have accom- Councilwoman Sharif, a plished the following: • Built or approved over 30-year resident of Comp-

Councilwoman Emma Sharif COURTESY PHOTOS • Completed $5.9 mil- 500 units of housing ton who raised her four THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Black Investors Take Note: Reddit Rebellion Rescues GameStop Stock

BY STACY M.BROWN rises, and you have to buy democratized Wall Street NNPA Newswire Senior it at $10 to cover your and Hedge Funds’ opaque National Correspondent short position, you’ve lost world. $3.” “What it means is that The story of 10-year- The GameStop situa- more African American old Jaydyn Carr and his tion has opened eyes – investors will appear, mother, Nina Carr, is just including those of many thanks to the slew of infor- one example of the impact Black investors. mation that is readily of Wall Street’s ongoing “What this means for available online, not just GameStop rally. the African American the run-of-the-mill, text- Their financial wind- investor is that it shows book information but the fall came about as a result the power of unity and a gritty and dirty,” Philé- of a trading frenzy that united front,” Christon’ mond-Montout offered. was never witnessed The Truth’ Jones, the 14- “We see this in many before– and one that found year-old African American different avenues, and to even some of the most wunderkind investor from me, that is the beauty of astute stock market Baltimore. online message boards and experts struggling to “Showing that it is pos- the internet in general. explain. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA sible to take back the Thorvald McGregor or In just one day, WallStreetBets’ actions (also known as the Reddit mob or the Reddit A band of amateur day power from the institution- Lawrence Lewis are cred- Army) resulted in hedge fund losses of over $14 billion. And, despite recent declines, traders that interacts with GameStop shares continue to show gains of more than 1,584 percent. The stock now al investors, like the big ited with being the first one another on the Reddit trades at about $150. A year ago, it was just $4. banks and hedge funds. registered African Ameri- page WallStreetBets, Because for years, the can securities salesmen in encouraged whoever was have also incited jumps in you want to stay or sell?’” number of days to either Wall Street investors have 1949. listening to buy shares of BlackBerry, Macy’s and Jaydyn decided to sell pay for the stock or return bet against the struggling “Harvey Thomas, For- the flailing GameStop, other stocks that were his shares, earning $3,200 the shares to the lender. GameStop, which has rest Tomlinson, and AMC, Macy’s and Koss heavily shorted. — a return of more than But they have already been a failing business George King were the first stocks. The goal: counter As a community, 5,000 percent on an invest- received an amount equal ever since gamers began three African-American the influence of the big African Americans and ment of about $60. to the lender’s sell price buying directly from the brokers to be hired by investors, often hedge other minorities have gen- The development left from whoever purchased consoles,” Christon added. Merrill Lynch in 1965. funds, who bet against erally shown little interest the most seasoned puz- the stock from them. Now, “With the big Institu- Travers Bell and Willie struggling public compa- in stock trading beyond zled. U.S. Treasury Secre- if the stock’s price falls tional investors on Wall Daniels established nies using a process mutual funds and 401Ks tary Janet Yellen admitted (which is what the borrow- Street betting against Daniels & Bell, Inc. in referred to as “shorting.” established by employers, that she needed to under- er is counting on), the bor- GameStop they were sure 1971, making it the first Shorting a stock allows but the exposure of how stand what occurred. rower can then buy the the game retailer would African American firm on investors to bet on the Wall Street works has As WallStreetBets stock at the lower price fail, and they would the New York Stock degree of misfortune a intrigued many. group of investors pur- and keep the difference. receive big payouts from Exchange. stock may experience and Jaydyn had been a chased stock, hedge fund In other words, as betting against the retailer. “Now, thanks to earn billions of dollars in GameStop customer when, short sellers, who were explained by CNBC, if All in all, it represents our Robinhood, Etoro, and profits as a result. in 2019, his mother decid- already committed to the you short a $7 stock and it ability to come together as TD, among others, every- In just one day, Wall- ed to purchase ten shares loans they secured to slides in price, and you a people and use our num- one can be an investor. We StreetBets’ actions (also of the company’s stock for obtain their shares, had to buy it at $2, your profit is bers, resources, and intel- have to read and learn to known as the Reddit mob a little over $6. buy additional shares to $5. lect to our advantage to understand how it works or the Reddit Army) Nina Carr told the New cover their now losing “However, if the price break down the systems fully, the good and the bad resulted in hedge fund York Times that her phone bids, which only caused goes up, at some point, that have been put in place stuff, but we have access losses of over $14 billion. blew up during the recent the stock prices to rise fur- you still will need to finish to oppress us.” to the market. I think wild And, despite recent trading frenzy, and she ther. The trading term to the transaction – that is, Film producer Jimmy times are ahead in general, declines, GameStop noticed the stock soaring explain what happened is you’d have to buy that Philémond-Montout of and that the Afro-descen- shares continue to show to an eye-popping $351 called a short squeeze. stock to repay the broker- PHILEMOND LTD said dant community has to gains of more than 1,584 per share. She consulted But before the squeeze age. So, if that $7 stock the Reddit investors take part in this.” percent. The stock now Jaydyn on what he wanted by the amateur traders, trades at about $150. A to do since she had pur- hedge fund giants routine- year ago, it was just $4. chased the stock for him. ly executed short sales. AMC’s stock is up 200 “I was trying to explain A short sale is when percent and Koss is up by to him that this was unusu- someone borrows a share more than 400 percent. al,” the Times reported her of a stock at a certain. The WallStreetBets actions saying. “I asked him, ‘Do borrower has a limited Stacey Abrams, Black Lives Matter are Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize By Lauren Victoria Burke or Medicine, and Litera- it & would become an even NNPA Newswire ture. bigger voting rights, VR & Contributor There have been many democracy champion,” controversies around the wrote the Rev. Jesse Jack- Both Stacey Abrams Peace Prize and a win by son, Sr. on twitter. and the Black Lives Matter Abrams or the Black Lives The news of the movement have been nom- Matter would likely extend Abrams nomination arrived inated to win the Nobel the line of controversies. on the same day that Geor- Peace Prize. Past winners have included gia Republicans launched a “Stop Stacey” group. The group was created to support current Georgia Gov- ernor Brian Kemp in his expected re-match against Democrat Stacey Abrams. The race will be in 2022. The defeat of former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler to Rev. Raphael Warnock demonstrated the strength of the Black vote in Geor- gia. Even before Abrams

OFFICE OF THE HOUSE SPEAKER/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS announced whether she’ll Stacey Abrams run again, a sign of deep concern among Republi- The nominations repre- Martin Luther King, Jr. cans about the threat she sent an opportunity for (1964), Nelson Mandela poses next year to the first- either Abrams or Black (1993), President Barack term governor. Lives matter to win over Obama (2009), Kofi Annan Abrams’ efforts were so even more support around (2001) and Jimmy Carter noticeable and the turn- the globe should they win. (2002). around from red to blue in The Nobel Prizes have “Stacey Abrams politi- Georgia so pronounced that been given out since 1901 cal activist, voter registra- Donald Trump brought her and were started by tion & voting rights advo- up during his effort to flip Swedish industrialist and cate has set a national stan- the election results in 2020 inventor Alfred Nobel. dard for democracy. Her his favor in Georgia. Prizes are given out for dis- political activism has The recipients of the tinguished work in Chem- resulted in a nomination for Nobel Peace Prize will be istry, Physics, Physiology a Nobel Prize. She deserves announced in October. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 NEWS LA SENTINEL.NET A-8

Marking Black History Month, the roundtable set many questions before Richmond with racial equity in mind.

By Brian W. Carter COVID-19 pandemic, the of government commitment crease support for HBCUs in this country by almost enough… these publishers Contributing Writer 2020 Census, the American to advertising with African and what steps will you take half and so that’s a funda- on this call, we need ad- Rescue Plan and federal American and other people to bridge the widening edu- mental and monumental to vertising, that is the lifeline On Thursday, February advertising with the Black of color news and media cation gap? change in communities of and life blood of our Black 4, the National Newspa- Press. Richmond was asked businesses? color and the Black com- businesses going forward,” per Publishers Association questions by Chavis sub- CR: It’s important that munity. There’s a large list said Bakewell. “There’s no (NNPA) recognized the mitted from members of CR: This is part of where we triple Title 1 funding, and part of our American Black community, no entity beginning of Black His- the NNPA. This is the Q&A I would say let past actions that would be a key com- Rescue plan is the impor- within the Black communi- tory Month with a virtual from the recent roundtable give you an inference. Let ponent to not, leveling the tance that racial equity is ty, the Black Church, Black conversation with White which can be seen on the me start with saying how playing field, but actu- written throughout that also business, everybody comes

The virtual roundtable was attended online by members of the NNPA including publishers, editors and journalists. COURTESY PHOTO

House Senior Advisor Ced- NNPA Facebook Page. serious the president is on ally creating some equity because as we look at CO- first and foremost to the ric Richmond. racial equity. On his first in that space and making VID-19, we know that it’s Black Press, even before “We look forward to the Benjamin F. Chavis, day, one of his executive sure that the communities African-American commu- you’re known nationally, next briefing, in the mean- Jr.: Right now, the CDC orders was establishing a who need the money the nities, Brown communities they’re known within the time, we’re going to count has messaging dollars that whole of government plan most get the most. How do that are bearing the brunt Black community because on you, I want you to count they’re spending to get the on racial equity and that is we get them more money? of it more likely to not sur- of the Black Press. on us, it’s reciprocity,” said message out helping hu- holding every agency, every We get them more money, vive it and then if you look Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., man services also, what department accountable and we put more money in the at the economic aspects of “We need help.” president and CEO of the can we do to engage more finding out where we are budget for them. We do the it, we’re bearing the brunt NNPA. “We’re going to do of the Black Press to help now and moving towards things that are necessary of that also and so we want Richmond made it clear our job and help you get the the administration get this progress. We are absolutely to help them and president to make sure that we deal during the roundtable that message out. word out? I think that in dead serious about racial made that commitment with it all. Also, you have getting a hold on the pan- He continued, “We the past, at least over the equity. during the campaign, he to look at children and get- demic was a top priority know that the American last four years, there was knows the value of HBCUs ting them back in the class- for the president. He stated Rescue Plan is so important very little, I mean less than BC: Has the Biden/Har- in this country. The other room because parents can’t the importance of the Black and if there is anything, we a crumb off the table that ris administration received thing [President Biden] go to work if they have to Press in getting the message can do to help get it through came from these agencies a comprehensive list of is- knows and this adminis- do virtual schooling and so out better than other media Congress in terms of raising that are spending money to sues that impact the quality tration knows is the great that’s $130 billion dollars in outlets and in working more public awareness, you can get word out, like on COV- of life of the African Ameri- talent that HBCUs have the plan so that we can get with them in the future. count on us.” ID-19, but the Black Press can community, such as, a produced—the technology children back in the class- “We are the team that has been relatively left out. national Black Agenda, if and the contribution that room in a safe manner so “In order for us to heal can do outreach in our How can we correct that?” so, can you share with us the HBCUs have made to soci- that we protect the teach- and get pass this health pan- community and with that major issues of that agenda ety with limited funds com- ers and their families that demic and economic crisis, I’ll just say we thank you Cedric Richmond: We that have been raised and if pared to other public uni- they go home to and those people have to take the vac- for this opportunity,” said have to reach everybody in not, are you open to receiv- versities. We know it, we’re are things that we’re going cine,” said Richmond. “I’ve Karen Carter Richards, this country. [The NNPA] ing a national Black Agen- going to invest in it because to have to do in terms of had it, my mother has had publisher of the Houston reach people that other da for consideration? they are doing an excellent testing, in terms of smaller it, and so, look, I believe in Forward Times and chair of newspapers, other outlets, job with limited funding classroom sizes, better ven- the science, but part of what the NNPA. “We’re looking other means of communi- CR: Yes, we have re- and we want them to do an tilation and the infrastruc- it’s going to take is us being forward to more briefings cation does not reach and ceived many policy papers even greater job with their ture of partitions and not very transparent, giving the so that we can get this in- you reach it with a level on what can and should fair share of funding. to mention, the most popu- facts of how the science of formation out to our com- of credibility that others be done to help the Afri- lar part of the plan, which this vaccine, both Moderna munities.” may not have. It is vital for can American community. BC: This week, the is $1,400 checks to put in and Pfizer were created us to get our hands around They all provide blue- president has met with re- people’s pocket right now over 10 months, when vac- “Let me start off for this that we include you prints for addressing those publicans, he’s met with to help them through these cines usually take a couple thanking NNPA for what and we’re not going to ask issues, from the Urban democrats about the Ameri- hard times and so those are of years, we’re willing to do you do,” said Richmond. you to do it for free and League to NAACP, to Col- can Recovery Act, about all key components that I all of that and we have to do “Not everybody knows it, there are some things, we or of Change to Black Lives the $1.9 trillion that’s on the think go across the board, it in outlets people believe so I will take a second and are going to ask you to do Matter, to the Black Lives table for legislation. Can but are valuable to the Afri- and we’re going to give just let people know—you for free in terms oof public Movement. Everybody has you explain to Black Amer- can-American community. [NNPA] the science, we’re tell the unvarnished truth, service announcements on been thought leaders on get- ica how important the $1.9 going to give you the facts you give it to us unedited certain things, but to the ex- ting us to an agenda. We’re trillion figure is and where Danny Bakewell, so that you can make those and in many places, that is tent that we’re advertising, focusing on a number of does the Black community chairman and CEO of the determinations.” the most reliable news that I think [NNPA] should be areas. When you talk about fit in this if it’s passed by Bakewell Company, pub- people can get, whether a key component because equity, the president is very the Congress of the United lisher of the L.A. Senti- Richmond continued, picking up a copy when again, in Black and Brown clear, equity does not start States? nel and L.A. Watts Times “We want to make sure that they leave church… local areas, there are outlets that and end with criminal jus- Newspaper and chairman we spend all of our effort, corner store or grocery store are unique to them that we tice reform. It ends with CR: It’s really important emeritus of the NNPA, time and energy right now or, in my case, they’re leav- should be advertising at. helping our entrepreneurs when we start talking about stressed the importance of on making sure we can past ing their Black bank in New and our small businesses money for mobile vaccina- the Black Press advertising this pandemic because it is Orleans, this is where they BC: Can you confirm have access to capital. I like tion clinics, when we start with the federal govern- no secret that when Amer- pick up the information that that the Biden/Harris ad- the fact that we are look- talking about using com- ment. He made it a point ica has a cold, the Black they know that they can ministration will ensure that ing at a number of issues munity health centers or to let Richmond know “our community has a flu. So, trust.” President Biden’s recent because far too often, when so that we can get to every newspapers are actually dy- we have to look at this in a executive orders on racial it came to a Black Agenda, neighborhood to make sure ing on the vine.” comprehensive manner and The virtual roundtable justice and equity will be people thought it started people have access to the we cannot do it without the was attended online by enforced and specifically and ended with criminal vaccine, we’re also talking “It’s one thing to say we help of the NNPA.” members of the NNPA in- implemented by all of the justice reform and we know about increasing the Earned need to support COVID, to cluding publishers, editors administration’s cabinet it does not. Income Tax Credit, increas- give the proper messages For more information, and journalists. On the table departments, agencies and ing the child tax credit, to Black people, we can do please visit nnpa.org for discussion were a vari- other federal instrumentali- BC: How will the Biden/ those two things alone that, we consistently do that, ety of topics including the ties with respect to a whole Harris administration in- would reduce child poverty I can’t impress upon you THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Disenfranchised and Marginalized Communities See Hope with Biden, Harris BY STACY M. BROWN requires a systematic spelled out. Bradford, a Northern Cali- and promote the policy pri- NNPA Newswire Senior approach to embedding fair- “The federal govern- fornia educator. orities of the people who National Correspondent ness in decision-making ment’s goal in advancing “Just look at the paral- have been hardest hit by sys- processes, executive depart- equity is to provide every- lels, the country was experi- temic inequity,” she said. Before he won the 2020 ments and agencies must one with the opportunity to encing the worst financial St. Julien added that she election, President Joe recognize and work to reach their full potential,” he crisis since the Great is hopeful for economic Biden campaigned on a redress inequities in their remarked. Depression, and we were restoration and commensu- promise to reverse many of policies and programs that “Consistent with these about to experience a person rate investments in support- the previous administra- serve as barriers to equal aims, each agency must in a position of leadership ing Black businesses, creat- tion’s assaults on the opportunity.” assess whether, and to what that we had never seen,” ing jobs for people of color, nation’s racial progress. By advancing equity extent, its programs and Bradford related. and investing in our com- The president ran on the across the federal govern- policies perpetuate systemic “Seeing a Black woman, munities’ economic devel- premise of “reclaiming the ment, the president offered barriers to opportunities and who’s an HBCU graduate, PHOTO PROVIDED BY LEADERSHIP opment. soul of America” and ensur- that agencies could create benefits for people of color member of a Divine nine EDUCATIONAL EQUITY She noted that Vice Pres- Tanya St. Julien, the Chief ing that African Americans sorority, and who has steadi- ident Kamala Harris offers a of Staff at Leadership for (“They’ve always had my ly ascended the political lad- Educational Equity and a chance to address and uproot back,” he declared) and der is inspiring in so many member of her Community the legacy of White other minorities would final- ways,” he continued. Education Council in Brook- supremacy in America, so ly experience a level playing “The emotions are sim- lyn, New York. people of color could live up field. ilar to when Barack Obama to their potential instead of On his first day, just was elected. Generations of brings hope for all Ameri- facing systemic challenges hours after taking the oath of children had never experi- cans who believe in the like educational inequity, office, President Biden enced a president that promise of true democracy – murder at the hands of signed a host of executive looked like them. one in which all people can police, substandard health- orders – one of them aimed “Conversely, many chil- live up to their full potential. care, and food insecurity. at ensuring racial equity. dren who did not look like “For people of color, this St. Julien stated that “It is, therefore, the poli- President Obama had never administration brings repre- emotions might be different cy of my administration that seen a Black man in a posi- sentation,” St. Julien for the Biden-Harris admin- the federal government tion of authority, and now offered. istration than when Obama should pursue a comprehen- FILE PHOTO the most powerful leader in “With great pride, peo- first won election in 2008. sive approach to advancing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. the world was a Black man. ple of color across the coun- “Obama’s election was equity for all, including peo- “So, I think it’s equally try are looking at folks who all about hope, and it was an ple of color and others who opportunities to improve and other underserved important for people of all share their racial and cultur- overwhelming victory. This have been historically historically underserved groups.” races in this country to see al identity assuming politi- election is different,” St. underserved, marginalized, communities, which he said The president’s words that leaders come from all cal leadership and influenc- Julien observed. and adversely affected by benefits everyone. and early actions have races, ethnic groups, famil- ing policy at the highest “Decided by a handful persistent poverty and “For example, an analy- offered a glimpse into what ial backgrounds, and so level.” of states and undermined by inequality” President Biden sis shows that closing racial communities of color can many other unique position- According to St. Julien, the sitting president, we are proclaimed. gaps in wages, housing expect over much of the alities.” the new administration also experiencing the meeting of He continued: credit, lending opportuni- next four years – at least that Tanya St. Julien, the brings opportunity. two Americas. We are cau- “Affirmatively advanc- ties, and access to higher is the hope. Chief of Staff at Leadership “Biden named and tiously optimistic and ing equity, civil rights, racial education would amount to “As a Black man living for Educational Equity and a thanked Black women in his remain ready to fight against justice, and equal opportuni- an additional $5 trillion in in America, the inauguration member of her Community acceptance speech, and that, systemic inequity so that ty is the responsibility of the gross domestic product in brings a sense of hope that Education Council in along with the diversity of America can finally start to whole of our government. the American economy over has not been felt since Janu- Brooklyn, New York, said his administration, makes us fulfill its promise of equality Because advancing equity the next five years,” Biden ary 2009,” uttered Christian the new administration hopeful that he will support and justice for all.” L’Oreal USA Partners with NAACP to Launch Grant Program for Black-owned Small Businesses we believe that we have a Beauty Fund is part of sion to build the standard in Hello Alice, a platform for responsibility to invest in the L'Oréal USA's larger commit- making beauty inclusive. small business owners to small business owners and ment to support the NAACP's "Black-owned small identify the right path to start entrepreneurs who are the mission, which will include beauty businesses are the and grow their company. lifeblood of our dynamic additional initiatives to be heartbeat of their neighbor- Applications for the finan- beauty industry.We are proud announced in the future. hoods, and beauty business cial grants opens today Janu- to team up with the NAACP The initiative is backed owners are navigating ary 29, and proceeds through to advance our shared mission by L'Oréal USA's newly tremendous challenges stem- February 18, 2021. All sub- of creating a more inclusive formed Diversity & Inclu- ming from the Covid-19 and missions must be conducted and equitable world during sion Advisory Board, who recent events. The NAACP through Hello Alice: this time of great economic will work alongside the is proud to partner with https://hialice.co/LOreal- vulnerability for so many. We NAACP, L'Oréal USA, and L'Oréal USA to help support HelloAlice-Grant. The can- hope the Inclusive Beauty SalonCentric leaders to these entrepreneurs and didates selected to receive Fund will introduce us to review and select grant recip- ensure the longevity of the the grants will be announced NNPA NEWSWIRE beauty industry. entrepreneurs in the beauty ients. The Advisory Board, services and community in April of 2021. As small businesses in industry that we can build made up of up over 20 inter- their businesses provide," Grants are available to L'Oréal USA announced America have been hit the strong relationships with well nal and external stakeholders, said Yumeka Rushing, Chief new or existing beauty busi- the creation of its Inclusive hardest by the economic fall- into the future," said Angela have come together to ideate Strategy Officer, NAACP. nesses of all kinds, including Beauty Fund, a new grant out of the pandemic and Guy,Chief Diversity & Inclu- as a collective on efforts to How to Apply but not limited to salons, spas, program presented in part- Black-owned businesses are sion Officer, L'Oréal USA. influence and reimagine Applications for the barber shops, stylists, makeup nership with the NAACP, shutting down twice as fast In addition to one-time social and inclusive strategies Inclusive Beauty Fund will artists, entrepreneurs, startup the largest and most pre-emi- as others according to funding, L'Oréal USA is that support L'Oréal USA's be administered by the founders, haircare special- nent civil rights organization NBER, L'Oréal USA teamed committed to providing Diversity and Inclusion mis- NAACP in partnership with ists, and beauty schools. in the nation. Through this up with the NAACP to iden- grantees with professional inaugural round of funding, tify the most promising mentorship and business L'Oréal USA will award 30 Black-owned small busi- development support with the WWW.IMWLAW.COM one-time grants of $10,000 nesses and entrepreneurs in participation of top execu- each to Black-owned small the beauty industry that are tives from its leading beauty businesses, Black entrepre- most in need of investment. brands and its professional neurs, and professional serv- "As the leading beauty beauty products distributor, ices in all sectors of the U.S. company in the United States, SalonCentric. The Inclusive NNPA President and CEO Dr. Ben Chavis Named Among 100 Most Influential Blacks Today BY STACY M. BROWN Magazine on Feb. 1, 2021. NNPA Newswire Senior The addition of the National Correspondent CORE 100 Most Influential Blacks Today to the CORE #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA National Newspaper brand supports the vision of Publishers Association former professional baseball PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES (NNPA) President and player, coach, and execu- CEO Dr. Benjamin F. tive; and magazine founder, TO THE COMMUNITY Chavis, Jr., was named to Bo Porter, to address the SINCE 1943 the inaugural CORE Multi- void of Black-owned, histor- media Group’s 100 Most The CORE 100 was unveiled ical and culturally diverse Influential Blacks Today. in a series of communica- publications. The CORE 100 hon- tions that led to the full “CORE Magazine presentation in the CORE orees, which include blazes a trail with uplifting 100 Special Issue Magazine articles and a showcasing of changemakers like Stacey on Feb. 1, 2021. Abrams, Attorney Ben unsung heroes often not Crump, NBA superstar ly national talk show on PBS found in mainstream media LeBron James, and Oprah and PBS World called “The outlets,” the magazine noted Winfrey, mark and remind Chavis Chronicles.” in a news release. the world of the beauty, “On behalf of the CORE – Champion of boldness, and brilliance of NNPA, representing the Real Excellence – debuted Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, Black Excellence at a time Black Press of America, and on Oct. 1, 2020. W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie when the cultural, econom- on behalf of The Chavis Each quarterly issue PERSONAL INJURY ENTERTAINMENT LAW ic, and political landscape in Chronicles on PBS TV, I contains distinct and recur- ■ the United States has grown accept with rededication the ring feature stories like CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION increasingly more hostile global struggle for freedom, “Ball2Business,” former EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW justice, and equality,” towards Blackness. athletes who successfully …AND MORE “I am grateful for the Chavis concluded. transitioned to the business recognition from the respect- The CORE 100 was sector; and “ME2me, pro- ed CORE Magazine,” unveiled in a series of com- fessionals providing inspira- remarked Dr. Chavis, who in munications that led to the tion by sharing their lessons P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. 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{continued from Pg. A1} my office and asked me to woman in the California the most liberal member of She is justifiably revered me throughout our years to- O’Neal Watson, was an run for the school board, I State Senate. Although ex- Congress in the nation. in our community, not just gether,” shared educator and one of the or- told him no. I wasn’t in- tremely popular and a polit- Diane Watson was never for what she has done in the Compton Council Mem- ganizers of Holman United terested in serving on the ical favorite throughout her a political leader nor was past but what she continues ber Michelle Chambers. Methodist Church on Ad- school board or running for Senate district, Watson left she a teacher who was only to do in advancing the inter- Watson says that she ams Blvd., although Watson any elected office.” But, as the State Senate in 1998 due about herself; she believed ests of our community and was driven to help her staff is and has remained, to the history reveals, and as the to term limits. that part of her role as an making sure our needs get understand and believe day, a devout Catholic and former school board mem- However, Watson did elected official was not just met. She’s an absolute hero that anything was possible. member of Transfiguration ber jokes, “I obviously lost not remain unemployed or to take care of herself, but and I’m honored and privi- “Because I was often the out of public service for she also felt an obligation leged to be able to seek her first elected to a position, long. Upon leaving the to serve as a mentor/teacher counsel,” stated Congress- I had a responsibility to Senate, she was immedi- who could and would uplift woman Karen Bass. Cur- ensure that my team knew ately called upon by then, those around her. The list rent Los Angeles County they could and would do President Bill Clinton, who of the former staff members Supervisor and former Cal- whatever they wanted to asked her to serve as the and political leaders she has ifornia State Senator Holly do.” Borrowing a quote United States Ambassador mentored reads like a who’s Mitchell, as well as current from her friend and sorority to the Federated States of who of political leaders; to- Compton City Council- sister, Vice President Ka- Micronesia, a small cluster day’s political mentees in- woman Michelle Cham- mala Harris, Watson restat- of four Island states spread clude Congresswoman Kar- bers, both started their po- ed the quote “I may have across the western Pacific en Bass who ran to fill her litical careers serving on the been the first, but I will not Ocean. vacated congressional seat staff of Diane Watson. be the last,” noted the for-

Diane Watson AP PHOTO/DAMIAN DOVARGANES

Catholic Church. that argument.” In 1975, Watson grew up near Watson won the election 27th Street and Arlington and was sworn in as the first Avenue, in what she de- African American woman scribes as a very diverse elected to a seat on the Los neighborhood in South Angeles Unified School L.A., and after graduating District Board. Elected from Dorsey High School, during the height of the attended UCLA. She says city’s school busing contro- she took the bus from her versy, Watson became the neighborhood to Westwood leading proponent of court- every day. Because as she ordered busing to end racial Congresswoman Karen Bass and former Congresswoman Diane Watson, in Los Angeles Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010. explains, “In our house, ed- segregation throughout the AP PHOTO/NICK UT ucation was a requirement, sprawling district. not an option.” And while In 1978, Watson gave After two years of serv- following her retirement in “You may call her Sena- mer Senator. she is certainly a loyal Bru- up her school board seat ing as Ambassador to Mi- 2011. Prior to becoming a tor, Ambassador, Congress- She encourages young in, she is and has always to run for the California cronesia, Watson returned member of Congress, Bass woman or simply Diane. and aspiring pollical lead- been a seeker of education State Senate, a seat that home to Los Angeles where served in the California As- No matter how you ad- ers to “get out and social- and has gone on to receive she overwhelmingly won upon immediately exiting sembly and was the first dressed her, you always ize with your neighbors, and only African American knew you were addressing get to know your commu- women to be elected as Cal- a woman who cared and nity-members and work ifornia Speaker. she always seized the op- to understand their lives, “Ambassador Watson portunity to educate you their challenges and their has long been a mentor to during any conversation. expectations. This will help me, back to my days as a Her compassion to educat- formulate your legislative community organizer. And ing others on public policy positions and help you to like a true organizer her- was her priority. She always lead your community on self, she always lifts as she wanted to equip the next the issues that most matter climbs. She saw that the generation of leadership and will fuel your politi- California Assembly had with the defense mecha- cal career,” stated Watson. no Black women in office nisms necessary to combat Following this motto has in the mid-2000s and she injustices and overcome led the former school board informed me that I was go- any disadvantages or obsta- member (ret.), state sena- ing to run for that job. She cles in your way. She made tor (ret.), U.S. Ambassador spoke at the ceremony when sure we understood that our (ret.) and U.S. Congress- I was sworn in as Speaker. job was to hold ourselves woman (ret.), to have a full You know, she’s a former and others accountable for and very successful politi- school teacher and she has our actions and to fight for cal career. Although now a way of just expecting you justice, equality and the retired (she says for good), Former Congresswoman Diane Watson speaks during a press conference in Los Ange- to do what she says, kind humanity of all we served. the 87-years-young com- les on Monday, August 10, 2009. HANS GUTKNECHT/LA DAILY NEWS but absolutely firm. She did Diane’s purpose, leadership munity Icon says that while the same thing again when and legacy has defined why the pandemic has shut down a Master’s Degree from Cal with over 70 percent of the the aircraft, she was greet- State Los Angeles, a doctor- vote. Watson served in the ed by a throng of reporters ate from Claremont Gradu- California legislature from who met her at the luggage ate School, and completed 1978 to 1998. The longtime area in LAX, where she im- courses in public policy chair of the Health and Hu- mediately announced she from Harvard and Colum- man Services Committee had returned home to run bia University. gained a reputation as an in the April 2001 special In 1956, after graduat- advocate for healthcare, for Democratic primary elec- ing from UCLA, Watson the poor and for children. tion for the vacated 32nd became a public-school “Watson served as chair of Congressional District seat teacher in Los Angeles and the Senate Health and Hu- of Julian Dixon who had later rose to the position of man Services committee for suddenly died in office five assistant principal in 1969. over 20 years. It was in that months earlier. She won During that time, she also capacity that I witnessed, with 33 percent of the vote held visiting-teacher po- firsthand, the power of her in a multi-candidate field, sitions in France and in service to us all as Califor- then carried the district with Japan. By 1971, Watson nia residents. As the first 75 percent of the vote in the worked as a Los Angeles Black woman elected to the June 2001 special election Unified School District CA State Senate, she fought Watson represented the health education special- tirelessly to expand ac- 32nd, which later became ist, where she focused on cess to healthcare services the 33rd Congressional Dis- mental health issues help- for those who otherwise trict, which stretched from ing students with learning couldn’t afford it. South Central Los Angeles disabilities to transition into She elevated issues such to the wealthy Los Feliz the working world. as Black infant mortality neighborhood. But Watson In 1974, Watson was ap- and was an early supporter was such a popular repre- Former U.S. Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., talks to students at the renovated Mary Mc- proached by then Los An- of policies to prevent the to- sentative of the district, that Cleod Bethune Accelerated School in New Orleans, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007. AP PHOTO/DAVE geles City Councilmember bacco industry from target- she ran unopposed in the MARTIN David Cunningham and ing the Black community 2006 election and remained one of her mother’s oldest with advertising. She was in office until 2011 when she retired from Congress, we, as a people, have a right her many social events and and dearest friends, in an a fighter for good her en- she retired. While serving telling me I would run for to fight and we must contin- gatherings that she used to attempt to recruit her to run tire career in public service as a member of congress, her seat. She has always ue to fight and demand our attend on a weekly basis, for a seat on the Los Ange- and I will always be grate- Watson was a member of advised and supported me right for EQUAL RIGHTS! she wants to let her friends les School Board. A posi- ful for her selfless mentor- the Congressional Progres- -- but it isn’t just me. She I am honored to say I know and supporters know she is tion and a career path that ship,” said Holly J. Mitchell sive Caucus and the Con- has played a pivotal role in her; I will honor her teach- staying safe, doing well and she had no interest in seek- Los Angeles County Board gressional Black Caucus, recruiting, encouraging and ings in the work that I do for looks forward to the day we ing and originally refused. of Supervisors. She was and in 2006 was ranked supporting Black women in those I serve and I LOVE can all get back together, “When Dave first came to the first African American by the National Journal as elected office for decades. her for that she has given soon. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11 NAACP WELCOMES ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE KYLE BOWSER AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF HOLLYWOOD BUREAU SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE vast sphere of media inter- egy.” “It is an honor to Angeles to join Fox, Inc., Central, Lifetime, Cooking ests has provided Bowser commit the acumen and where he developed televi- Channel, PBS, iNDemand, The NAACP is pleased with unique insight into the goodwill I’ve developed sion programming of multi- Facebook, Warner Bros., to announce that Kyle intersecting parameters of throughout my career to the ple genres and creatively Harper Collins, AEG, the Bowser will serve as its the arts, culture, business mission and legacy of the managed primetime fare NFL, and more. senior vice president of the development, and emerging NAACP,” responded aired on the Fox Broadcast- A native of Philadel- Hollywood Bureau. In this technologies. Bowser. “President John- ing Company. Bowser next phia, PA, Kyle Bowser capacity, Mr. Bowser will “I am excited to add son’s leadership provides served as director of Cre- received his Bachelor of be responsible for advanc- Kyle to the outstanding and both a platform and cover- ative Affairs for HBO Inde- Science degree from Ohio ing NAACP’s Hollywood growing team we have here ing to pursue progressive pendent Productions, where University in Radio/Televi- projects, relationships, and at the NAACP,” said Der- and measurable results, as he developed new pro- sion Communications and overseeing NAACP’s rick Johnson, president and we reimagine the breadth of grams and creatively super- earned his Juris Doctor Image Awards production. CEO of the NAACP. “Kyle stakeholders in entertain- vised content licensed to degree from Widener Uni-

For nearly three brings a long successful ment.” primetime broadcast carri- versity School of Law. He COURTESY PHOTO decades, Kyle Bowser has track record and deep Bowser’s career began ers. Throughout Bowser’s was admitted to the Penn- Kyle Bowser worked as an entertainment knowledge of the industry in theater management and storied career, his produc- sylvania and New Jersey industry executive. His with him that will be an concert promotion. His ing talents have been Bar Associations and sup- Ethnicity in Communica- experience spans film, tele- invaluable asset to the involvement in television engaged by countless ports the Black Entertain- tions (NAMIC) – for whom vision, music, theater, organization as we continue began with NBC Business media companies, includ- ment and Sports Lawyers he founded the annual radio, and digital media. to restructure our efforts to Affairs in New York City. ing NBC, Fox, HBO, Association and the Nation- Vision Awards and received This immersion within a advance our advocacy strat- He later moved to Los Showtime, Starz, Comedy al Association of Multi- its coveted Legacy Award. Hallmark Names Alexis Kerr to Lead Mahogany Brand Company intends to expand Mahogany’s products and experiences in the market SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE lead the growth of consistently increased sales “Hallmark’s investment cards in less than two days. Mahogany,” said Lindsey and market growth. in Mahogany will help us Visitors to Hallmark Cards, Inc. has Roy, chief marketing officer, Mahogany has had an deepen and strengthen our Hallmark.com/ShareMa- named Alexis Kerr as the Hallmark. “We see a great important role in Hall- relationships with existing hoganyCardsreceived a new vice president of the deal of potential in the mark’s product offering for customers, while also three-card pack featuring two Hallmark Mahogany Brand, power of this brand as we three decades and has attracting new and diverse Mahogany cards and one a greeting card line that has work to create products and earned a high degree of audiences,” said Kerr. “I card from the newest honored and celebrated experiences for our diverse credibility with customers am excited to lead the team Mahogany collection, Uplift- Black culture for more than customer base.” through its culturally as we help more people ed & Empowered. This col- 30 years. This move comes Kerr brings decades of authentic designs and bold live caring and connected lection, created by Black as the company invests in experience in brand and busi- words of affirmation. In her lives full of meaningful writers and artists, captures building the brand to be ness growth within the auto- role, Kerr will be responsi- moments.” the beauty, significance and more than a card line. motive industry, primarily ble for growing and elevat- Just last week, power of Black lives with “Alexis is a proven with General Motors. Her FILE PHOTO ing how consumers see and Mahogany launched a one- themes including pride in Alexis Kerr leader in multicultural brand most recent position was experience the brand, and million card giveaway in cel- self/community, support, development and we’re head of multicultural market- grew the multicultural brand expanding it into new ebration of Black History empowerment, inspiration, thrilled she’s joining us to ing for Cadillac, where she presence by 40 percent and spaces in the marketplace. Month and gave away all the faith and solidarity. Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Presents ‘Reckoning: Racism & Resistance in Glendale’ SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE current moment of reckon- spective and social critique Find “Reckoning” start- arts and music library and ment also serves as the chief ing. of American and Bahamian ing February 1st at reflect- performance venue housed liaison to the Glendale Arts In 2020, the City of “Reckoning” unfolds in culture, contemporary pop space.org. in the historic 1904 mansion and Culture Commission Glendale took a historic step multiple layers throughout culture, feminism, genera- About Library, Arts & of Glendale pioneer Leslie which works to continually of reckoning, becoming the February and March: tional theory, social media, Culture C. Brand, and the Central transform Glendale into an first city in California and • First, the virtual exhibi- AfroFuturism, AfroSurreal- Founded in 1907, the Library, a 93,000 square foot ever-evolving arts destina- the third in the nation to pass tion explores Glendale’s ism, post-colonialism, and Glendale Library, Arts & center for individuals and tion. For more information a sundown town resolution. racist history of anti-Black- constructs of race within Culture Department includes groups to convene, collabo- contact Library, Arts & Cul- Sundown towns kept ness through archived mate- supremacist systems. six neighborhood libraries as rate and create. Now on the ture at 818-548-2021 or via African Americans and other rials from the Glendale Cen- • Lastly, a collaboration well as the Brand Library & web at www.eGlen- email at LibraryInfo@glen- people of color from living tral Library Archives and with Glendale Unified Art Center, a regional visual daleLAC.org, the Depart- daleca.gov. in certain communities interviews with scholars, School District will engage through formal and informal activists, and community high school students in the methods in a purposeful members. The exhibition exhibition as viewers and {Contiued WATERS TOWN HALL from A-2} effort to maintain a White will unfold over six weeks contributors. as if it were day-one of the ... reductions in cases and arms already.” At this time, population. The resolution through weekly “episodes” – “Reckoning” is a part of outbreak, all speculating deaths at our skilled nursing vaccinations are only acknowledges and apolo- “All American City” and Glendale Library, Arts & the same question: When is facilities has been amplified offered to healthcare work- gizes for Glendale’s racist “KKK in Glendale” are cur- Culture’s Be The Change will this pandemic end? by our vaccination efforts.” ers, hospital residence and past and pledges to work rently available, and coming series, focused on inclusion, According to Director Dr. Ferrer stated that, people aged 65 years or towards an anti-racist future. episodes will address the diversity, equity, and anti- of Los Angeles Department "Today, about 75 percentage older. Brand Library & Art American Nazi Party’s local racism. The exhibit is pre- of Public Health, Dr. Ferrer, [of staff and residents] at the For more information Center and ReflectSpace history, sundown town prac- sented by ReflectSpace she said, “We’ve seen these skilled nursing facilities regarding the COVID-19 Gallery present “Reckoning: tices, modern-day White Gallery, which explores and investments and relation- have been vaccinated … vaccine, visit www.vacci- Racism and Resistance in supremacy, and the current reflects on genocides, ships result in fewer cases I’m happy to report that not natelacounty.com, to check Glendale,” a multi-dimen- moment of reckoning and human and civil rights viola- and deaths. Even as L.A. only do we have about 300 the status of your stimulus sional and multi-faceted vir- fight against racism. tions. “Reckoning” is curat- County experienced this vaccinations sites where check, visit www.irs.gov/ tual exhibition, public art • Next, a city-wide pub- ed by Ara Oshagan, Anahid recent surge, the rising people can get vaccinated coronavirus/get-my-pay- installation, and community lic art installation created by Oshagan, and Shannon Cur- cases that led to increased this week, we have adminis- ment, for more details on engagement project that local artist and educator rie-Holmes, and is supported death among the general tered over 1,000,000 doses housing assistance visit examines and responds to April Bey will bring the by Glendale Arts & Culture population did not result in of vaccine in L.A. County, www.hcidla.lacity.org, and the city’s racist history of issues of racism to a larger Commission, the Glendale a steep increase in cases or and 80 percent of the vac- for details regarding small anti-Blackness, the resist- audience. Bey’s interdisci- Library Trust, and the Brand deaths among residence at cines that have been allo- business applications visit ance to that racism, and our plinary artwork is an intro- Associates. the skilled nursing facilities cated or in somebody’s www.sba.gov/ppp. A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-1 Black History Makers 1865 - 1914

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Mary church tErrEll BookEr t. Washington B-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 Black History Makers 1865-1914 The selected names and list order were inspired by the book “Great African Americans,” by Alison J. Keyes and Gloria Blakely. BY EDITORIAL STAFF worked as a janitor at a law firm in Abbeville, South Car- Daniel Hale Williams (1856–1931) olina. The firm’s lawyers noted his abilities and helped Daniel Hale Williams III was born on January 18, Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907) with his education. However, Turner was attracted to the 1856, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, to Sarah Price Edmonia Lewis was one of the first African American church and after being converted during a Methodist reli- Williams sculptors. gious revival, decided to become a minister. He joined the and Daniel Lewis was African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and became H a l e a mixed a licensed minister in 1853 at the age of 19. Turner soon Williams II. w o m a n , became an itinerant evangelist traveling as far as New The couple her father, Orleans, Louisiana. One of the most influential African had several A f r i c a n American leaders in late-nineteenth-century Georgia, he c h i l d r e n , American was a pioneering church organizer and missionary for the with the and her African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) in Georgia, e l d e r m o t h e r , later rising to the rank of bishop. Turner was also an active Daniel H. Chippewa politician and Reconstruction-era state legislator from Williams I n d i a n . Macon. Later in life, he became an outspoken advocate of inheriting a She was back-to-Africa emigration. barber busi- orphaned ness. After when she Lewis Howard Lamer (1848–1928) his father was five- Lewis Howard Latimer was an inventor and draftsman died, a 10- COURTESY PHOTO years-old best known for his contributions to the patenting of the y e a r - o l d and lived Daniel was sent to live in Baltimore, Maryland, with fam- with her ily friends. He became a shoemaker’s apprentice but dis- mother’s liked the work and decided to return to his family, who had tribe until moved to Illinois. Like his father, he took up barbering, she was but ultimately decided he wanted to pursue his education. 12-years- He worked as an apprentice with Dr. Henry Palmer, a old. Her highly accomplished surgeon, and then completed further o l d e r training at Chicago Medical College. Williams pursued a b r o t h e r , pioneering career in medicine. An African American doc- S u n r i s e , tor, in 1891, Williams opened Provident Hospital, the first moved to medical facility to have an interracial staff. He was also California one of the first physicians to successfully complete peri- where he cardial surgery on a patient. Williams later became chief COURTESY PHOTO became a surgeon of the Freedmen’s Hospital. gold miner and later financed Lewis’ schooling, where she eventually attended Oberlin College in Ohio in 1859. Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) While at Oberlin, she dropped her Chippewa name “Wild- Paul Laurence Dunbar is a U.S. author whose is known fire” and took the name Mary Edmonia Lewis. Unfortu- for his verse and short stories written in Black dialect. He nately, her career at Oberlin ended when she was accused was the first Black writer in the U.S. to make a concerted of poisoning two of her White roommates. Lewis left attempt to live by his writings and one of the first to attain Oberlin in 1863 and, eventually met portrait sculptor, COURTESY PHOTO Edward Brackett and studied sculpting under him. She began making medallion portraits of abolitionists such as light bulb and the telephone. Latimer was born in Chelsea, William Lloyd Garrison, Charles Sumner and Wendell Massachusetts, on September 4, 1848. He was the Phillips. Lewis’ sales of her portrait busts of abolitionist youngest of four children born to George and Rebecca John Brown and Colonel Robert Gould Shaw financed her Latimer, who had escaped from slavery in Virginia six first trip to Europe in 1865. After traveling, she settled in years before his birth. In 1864, at the age of 16-years-old, Rome where she rented a studio. She learned Italian and he lied about his age in order to enlist in the United States became acquainted with two prominent White Americans, Navy during the Civil War. Returning to Boston after an actress Charlotte Cushman and sculptor, Harriet Hosmer. honorable discharge, he accepted a menial position at the Lewis did most of her work without assistance. She was Crosby and Gould patent law office. He taught himself known for her portrait busts of abolitionists and subjects mechanical drawing and drafting by observing the work of depicting her dual African-American and Native American draftsmen at the firm. Recognizing Latimer's talent and ancestry. She also completed several mythological sub- promise, the firm partners promoted him from office boy jects such as “Asleep,” “Awake,” and “Poor Cupid,” and to draftsman. In addition to assisting others, Latimer three religious subjects, including a lost “Adoration of the designed a number of his own inventions, including an Magi” of 1883, and copies of Italian Renaissance sculp- improved railroad car bathroom and an early air condi- COURTESY PHOTO ture. Her “Moses,” which was copied after Michelangelo, tioning unit. Latimer's talents saw a large number of sci- national prominence. His parents were former slaves; his is an example of Lewis’s imitative talents and “Hagar” entific and engineering breakthroughs. He was directly father escaped to freedom in Canada and then returned to (also known as Hagar in the Wilderness) is probably the involved with one of these inventions: the telephone. the U.S. to fight in the Civil War. Dunbar was the only masterpiece among her known surviving works. Working with Bell, Latimer helped draft the patent for Black student in his Dayton high school, where he was the Bell's design of the telephone. He was also involved in the popular editor of the school paper. He published his first Buﬀalo Soldiers (1867 to 1896) field of incandescent lighting, working for Hiram Maxim volume of poetry, “Oak and Ivy” (1893), at his own An 1866 law authorized the U.S. Army to form caval- and Edison. expense while working as an elevator operator and sold ry and infantry regiments of Black men, which led to the copies to his passengers to pay for the printing. His second Isaac Murphy (1861-1896) volume, “Majors and Minors” (1895), attracted the favor- Isaac Burns Murphy is celebrated as one of the great- able notice and his next book, “Lyrics of Lowly Life” est jockeys ever. According to Murphy’s calculation, he (1896), which contained some of the finest verses of the won 628 of his 1,212 starts in a career that lasted from first two volumes. Ida B. Wells-Barne (1862-1931) Activist and writer Ida B. Wells-Barnett first became prominent in the 1890s because she brought international attention to the lynching of African Americans in the South. Born into slavery in Mississippi, Wells became a

COURTESY PHOTO schoolteacher and created the first kindergarten for Black units, the 9th and 10th cavalries and the 38th through 41st infantries. The law required their officers were White. These Black soldiers helped protect the nation’s westward expansion by building roads and participating in significant military actions, such as the Red River War (1874- 1875) and the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish American War (1898). Buffalo soldier was a nickname given to members of the cavalry regiments of the U.S. Army by the Native Americans they were fighting. They also served among the first national park rangers. Black soldiers used military service as a strategy to obtain equal rights as citizens. Paradoxically, they sought to achieve this by engaging in government-led wars meant to over- take the Southwest and Great Plains from Native Ameri- cans. Henry McNeal Turner (1834-1915) Black Nationalist, repatriationist, and minister, Henry M. Turner was 31 years old at the time of the Emancipa- COURTESY PHOTO tion. Turner was born in 1834 in Newberry Courthouse, South Carolina to free Black parents Sarah Greer and 1875 to 1895. In later years, his count number was recal- Hardy Turner. The self-taught Turner by the age of fifteen culated, changing his numbers to 530 wins in 1,538 rides, putting his win rate at 34 percent. Murphy was born in Frankford, Kentucky, in 1861 to his father a free Black man and bricklayer and his mother, a laundrywoman. After moving to Lexington after the death of his father in COURTESY PHOTO the Civil War, his mother worked at the Richard and children. She settled on Chicago’s South Side in 1894 after Owings Racing Stable, where he would go to work with her life was threatened. Also known by her married name, her. A Black trainer named Eli Jordon noticed Murphy’s Ida B. Wells-Barnett became an investigative journalist interest in race horses, and began to train him for his first who crusaded against the lynching of Black people. In race, when Murphy was only 14-years-old. He won his 1892, she published a pamphlet, “Southern Horrors,” first race in 1875 at the Lexington Crab Orchard and, a which detailed her findings. Through her lectures and year later, he had won 11 races at Lexington’s Kentucky books such as “A Red Record” (1895), Wells countered Association track. The following year, he placed fourth in the “rape myth” used by lynch mobs to justify the murder his first Kentucky Derby race. By 1879, he was a star in of African Americans. Through her research she found that the sport with a win at the Travers Stakes in Saratoga lynch victims had challenged White authority or had suc- Springs. Over the course of his racing career, he received cessfully competed with Whites in business or politics. an average salary of close to $20,000 per year. At the Wells-Barnett also worked to advance other political caus- time, Murphy was the highest paid athlete in the United es such as the exclusion of African Americans from the States, and he lived in a mansion in Lexington. The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and three National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was creat- COURTESY PHOTO ed in 1955, and Murphy was the first jockey inducted. {See BLACK HISTORY MAKERS on B-3} THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET B-3

{Contiued BLACK HISTORY MAKERS from B-2} years later, she helped launch the National Association of Atlanta Baptist College (later Morehouse University). Sco Joplin (1868-1917) Colored Women (NACW). In 1909, Wells was a founding Meanwhile, Hope met Lugenia Burns in Chicago and mar- Scott Joplin was born near Texarkana, Texas, in 1868 member of the National Association for the Advancement ried her in 1897. Burns was already beginning her career to his father, an ex-slave from North Carolina and his of Colored People (NAACP). She also actively cam- as a race leader and community activist. In 1906, Hope mother, a freeborn woman from Kentucky. His mother paigned for women’s suffrage. When approved, the 19 became the first Black President of Morehouse University worked with a family as a domestic worker. When she Amendment mostly benefited White women. and then the President of Atlanta University in 1929 when would take Joplin with her, he was able to play the fami- Morehouse merged with it. His presidency at each insti- Anna Julia Haywood Cooper (1858-1964) tution signaled a shift from White-led to Black-led institu- Anna Julia Haywood Cooper was a writer, teacher, and tions. He strove to create a university that would prepare activist who championed education for African Americans young Black men and women for the civil rights struggle and women. She was the daughter of an enslaved woman, awaiting them. George Washington Carver (1864?-1943) George Washington Carver was born near Diamond Grove, Missouri (his exact birthdate is not known). His parents were the slaves of Moses Carver, which is where he received the name, Carver. He was orphaned as a baby– his mother was kidnapped and his father died. He was later exchanged for a racehorse, and by the age of 13-years-old, he was on his own. He learned to read and write, and received a high school education despite tremendous obstacles, and was eventually the first Black student at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa and later, Iowa State Agricultural College. Young Carver showed a keen interest and a healthy attitude for growing things and for science, and he would often care for sick plants. In Iowa Col- lege, while working as a janitor, he earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural science in 1894, and two years later, COURTESY PHOTO he earned his master’s degree from the same college. He ly’s piano. He taught himself to play by sight and improv- COURTESY PHOTO would eventually become a faculty member at the same isation, and received some guidance from friends. A Ger- Hannah Stanley, and her owner, George Washington Hay- college. His scholarship in agricultural sciences was so man immigrant music teacher heard Joplin play, and was wood. In 1867, two years after the end of the Civil War, so impressed that he gave him music lessons for free. The she began her formal education at Saint Augustine’s Nor- music teacher exposed Joplin to various forms of Euro- mal School and Collegiate Institute, a coeducational facil- pean music, such as folk and opera. Joplin was also heav- ity built for former slaves. There she received the equiva- ily influenced by gospel hymns, spirituals, dance music, lent of a high school education. She attended Oberlin Col- and work songs. During his teenage years he played at lege in Ohio on a tuition scholarship, earning a BA in 1884 church gatherings and at social events, and he became and a Masters in Mathematics in 1887. After graduation known as a musical genius who did not need a piece of Cooper worked at Wilberforce University and Saint music to go by, and he could make up his own music. His Augustine’s before moving to Washington, D.C. to teach first hit came when he moved to Sedalia, where he worked at Washington Colored High School. She met another at the Maple Leaf Club and the Black 400. In 1899, he sold teacher, Mary Church (Terrell), who, along with Cooper, his “Maple Leaf Rag” to a Sedalia music publisher. The boarded at the home of Alexander Crummell, a prominent piece was an immediate hit and ragtime’s first popular clergyman, intellectual, and proponent of African Ameri- piece. The piece influenced hundreds of “rags” written by can emigration to Liberia. Cooper published her first other composers. Joplin was dubbed the “King of Rag- book, “A Voice from the South by a Black Woman of the time” for his unique compositions and amazing ability to South,” in 1892. In addition to calling for equal education improvise on the piano. He composed forty-four ragtime for women, A Voice from the South advanced Cooper’s pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. assertion that educated African American women were COURTESY PHOTO necessary for uplifting the entire Black race. Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937) amazing and well known that Booker T. Washington Henry Ossawa Tanner was an American painter who Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) offered him a position at the famous Tuskegee Institute in gained international acclaim for his depiction of land- Booker T. Washington is one of the most controversial 1896. He accepted and moved to Alabama. He became the scapes and biblical themes. Tanner began an art career in and dominant figures in African American history. He was director of its agricultural research facility, and persuaded many Southern farmers to plant peanuts, sweet potatoes, and other crops instead of cotton because cotton was erod- ing and destroying the soil. Back then, his approach to crop diversification and soil conversation was revolutionary and radical. He was one of the pioneers of the use of legumes to replace soil minerals depleted by the unchecked growing of cotton. His agricultural discoveries and their techniques, particularly improving the land and diversifying the foundations of the South’s economy were his major contribution and most impactful work. He also made international news by making scouring powder from calcareous tripoli and siliceous tripoli. His research programs yielded 300 derivative from peanuts and about 118 from sweet potato. Carver even made synthetic marble from wood pulp. COURTESY PHOTO earnest in 1876, painting harbour scenes, landscapes, and Mary Church Terrel (1863-1954) COURTESY PHOTO animals from the Philadelphia Zoo. In 1880, he began two Mary Eliza Church Terrell was a well-known African years of formal study under Thomas Eakins at Philadel- born enslaved on April 5, 1856 in Hale’s Ford, Virginia. American activist who championed racial equality and phia’s prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts His mother’s name was Jane and his father was a White women’s suffrage in the late 19th and early 20th century. (PAFA), where he was the only African American. In man from a nearby plantation. At the age of nine, Wash- 1888, he moved to Atlanta to open a photography studio, ington was freed from slavery and moved to West Vir- but the venture failed. With the help of Joseph C. Hartzell, ginia. He had always been known as simply “Booker” a bishop from Cincinnati, Ohio, Tanner secured a teaching until he decided to add the name “Washington” after feel- position at Clark University in Atlanta. In 1890, Hartzell ing the pressure to have two names when he started gram- arranged an exhibition of Tanner’s works in Cincinnati mar school. At the age of 16, Washington began college at and, when no paintings sold, Hartzell purchased the entire the Hampton Normal and Agriculture Institute in Hamp- collection himself. Through these earnings, Tanner trav- ton, Virginia. He also attended Wayland Seminary from eled to Paris in 1891 to enroll at the Académie Julian. He 1878 to 1879 before returning to teach at Hampton. As a returned to the United States in 1893, in part to deliver a result of a recommendation from Hampton officials, he paper on African Americans and art at the World’s became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Indus- Columbian Exposition in Chicago. By 1894, his paintings trial Institute (now Tuskegee University), which opened were being exhibited at the annual Paris Salon, at which in on July 4, 1881; he remained in this capacity for 34 years 1896 he was awarded an honourable mention for “Daniel until his death in 1915. As the principal of Tuskegee Insti- in the Lions’ Den” (1895; this version lost). “The Raising tute, Washington used the platform to practice his educa- of Lazarus” (c. 1897), also biblical in theme, won a medal tional philosophy and theory concerning the advancement at the Paris Salon of 1897, a rare achievement for an of African Americans. Washington’s contributions to American artist. Later that year the French government African American advancement, such as his programs for purchased the painting. rural extension work and his help in the development of the National Negro Business League, are numerous as James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) well as his accolades. James Weldon Johnson was a lawyer, a United States consul in a foreign nation, and served an important role in John Hope (1868-1936) combating racism through his position in the NAACP. Prominent educator and college president John Hope was born on August 2, 1868 in Augusta, Georgia. His COURTESY PHOTO father, James Hope, was a Scottish immigrant and his She was born to former slaves, her father, Robert Reed mother, Mary Frances Butts, was a Black woman, who Church, was a successful businessman who became one of had been free prior to the Emancipation Proclamation. the South’s first African American millionaires and her Hope attended Worchester Academy in Massachusetts and mother, Louisa Ayres Church, owned a hair salon. Terrell graduated in 1890. He continued his studies at Brown was born on September 23, 1863 in Memphis, Tennessee. University. After graduating in 1894, Hope spent four Their affluence and belief in the importance of education years teaching science at Roger Williams University in enabled Terrell to attend the Antioch College laboratory Nashville, Tennessee, before accepting a position at school in Ohio, and later Oberlin College, where she earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Terrell spent two years teaching at Wilburforce College before moving to Washington DC, in 1887 to teach at the M Street Col- ored High School. Her activism was sparked in 1892, when an old friend, Thomas Moss, was lynched in Mem- phis by Whites because his business competed with theirs. Terrell joined Ida B. Wells-Barnett in anti-lynching cam- COURTESY PHOTO paigns, but her life work focused on the notion of racial Johnson was born in Jacksonville, Florida. His father was uplift, the belief that Blacks would help end racial dis- a headwaiter at a hotel and his mother was a teacher at the crimination by advancing themselves and other members segregated Stanton School. Johnson attended Stanton until of the race through education, work, and community he entered high school. He attended high school and col- activism. In 1896, she helped found the National Associa- lege at Atlanta University, where he received his bache- tion of Colored Women (NACW) and was president from lor’s in 1894. After college, Johnson pursued several 1896 to 1901. She also actively embraced women’s suf- endeavors including being a principal of Stanton School, frage, which she saw as essential to elevating the status of studying the law under and writing poetry and songs. In Black women, and consequently, the entire race. She COURTESY PHOTO actively campaigned for black women’s suffrage. {See BLACK HISTORY MAKERS on B-4} B-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021

{Contiued BLACK HISTORY MAKERS from B-2} 1901, Johnson decided to pursue a career in writing with ing was one of the most popular sports, along with baseball his brother, John Rosamond Johnson. They achieved suc- and horse racing. A Black man reigning as champion gave cess with the composition of around two hundred songs pride to Black people across the nation, and enraged White for Broadway. While in New York, Johnson also became America. Johnson’s boxing style was patient and defensive involved in politics. In 1904, he served as treasurer for the in the early rounds, and over the course of the fight he Colored Republican Club. In 1906, the Roosevelt Admin- became more aggressive. His style involved him avoiding istration appointed Johnson as the United States consul in his opponents punches and then strike with swift counters. Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. In 1909, he served as consul in By 1902, he had won at least 50 fights against both White Corinto, Nicaragua until 1913. In addition to his service as and Black opponents. He won his first title in 1903, when consul, during this time, Johnson anonymously published he won the World Colored Heavyweight Championship, but his novel, “The Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man” he was unable to become the world heavyweight champion (1912). After leaving the public sector, in 1916, Johnson because James J. Jeffries, the White champion, refused to accepted the position of field secretary for the National fight him. At that time period, Black and White boxers Association for the Advancement of Colored People fought in competitions, but never for the world heavyweight (NAACP). Johnson worked at opening new branches and championship, which was only for White fighters. Johnson expanding membership. In 1920, the NAACP appointed did not get his chance at the world heavy weight title until him executive secretary. In this position, he was able to 1908, when he defeated Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia. bring attention to racism, lynching, and segregation. Whites in America were so enraged that a Black man held the title that there was a call for a “Great White Hope” to William Monroe Tro er (1872-1934) defeat Johnson. In 1910, former undefeated heavyweight William Monroe Trotter was born in Chillicothe, Ohio champion Jeffries came out of retirement because he felt to James Munroe Trotter, and Virginia Isaac Trotter. He obligated to the public to reclaim the title for the White race. COURTESY PHOTO The fight took place on July 4 in front of 20,000 people in of poetry, “Spring in New Hampshire” (1920) and Reno, Nevada, and was billed as “The Fight of the Centu- “Harlem Shadows” (1922), McKay emerged as the first ry.” In the 15th round, Jeffries had been knocked down and most militant voice of the Harlem Renaissance. After twice, the first knockdowns of his career. His corner men 1922, he lived successively in the Soviet Union, France, stopped the fight before Johnson could knock him out. Spain, and Morocco. In both “Home to Harlem” and Johnson’s victory caused race riots all over the country. “Banjo” (1929), he attempted to capture the vitality and essential health of the uprooted Black vagabonds of urban Andrew “Rube” Foster (1879-1930) America and Europe. McKay advocated full civil liberties Rube Foster was an American baseball player who and racial solidarity. In 1940, he became a U.S. citizen and gained fame as a pitcher, manager, and owner and is known in 1942, he converted to Roman Catholicism and worked as the “father of Black baseball” after founding the 1920 with a Catholic youth organization until his death. He wrote for various magazines and newspapers, including the New Leader and the New York Amsterdam News. Maggie Lena Walker (1864-1934) Maggie Lena Walker was the first Black woman to charter a bank in the U.S., opening St. Luke Penny Sav- ings Bank, where she served as president. She was born to Elizabeth Draper Mitchell, a former slave and a White man, Eccles Cuthbert. Early in her life, her mother married William Mitchell who was also a former slave. Her

COURTESY PHOTO was an honor student in Hyde Park High School, where he graduated in 1890. He went to Harvard University, where COURTESY PHOTO he received his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude and he Negro National League (NNL), the first successful profes- was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity during his sional league for African American ballplayers. At the age junior year. Trotter worked as an insurance agent, a real of 18, he had begun playing semiprofessional baseball in estate broker and eventually moved into mortgage fund- Texas for the Waco Yellow Jackets. In 1902, he joined ing. His early career choices were merely stepping stones Frank Leland’s Chicago Union Giants and then, left to towards publishing his own newspaper. He founded the play in an integrated semiprofessional league in Michigan. Boston Guardian to urge Black people to stay on the front He had an impressive career as a player and eventually lines in defense of their rights. The publication took a joined with businessman John Schorling to form the strong stand against discrimination based on color and the Chicago American Giants. The American Giants, led by treatment of Blacks as second-class citizens. As the Foster as player, manager, and owner, played at South Side Guardian became a successful national newspaper, Trot- Park and became one of the greatest teams in the history ter’s name and his national stature rose with it. He was of Black baseball, winning Negro league championships often called upon to speak before large audiences and had in 1914, 1915, and 1917. In Kansas City, Missouri, in unfettered access to the White House. He joined W.E.B. 1920, Foster met with seven other owners of African Dubois in forming the Niagara Movement, the forerunner American baseball clubs for the purpose of establishing of the National Association for the Advancement of Col- the NNL. As chief executive of the NNL, he curtailed the ored People (NAACP). He objected to any White financ- excessive trading of players to establish some parity of tal- ing or leadership for the new organization. The newly- ent between the clubs. Foster was elected to the Baseball formed organization and the recently-founded publication Hall of Fame in 1981. formed a natural partnership fighting for the same causes COURTESY PHOTO and traveling parallel paths of protest. parents worked in the home of an abolitionist and after a W.C. Handy (1873-1958) few years of exemplary service, they were freed. Mag- “W.C.” Handy was called the Father of the Blues and W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963) gie’s stepfather (Mitchell) got a job as a “maitre d” at a was born in Florence, Alabama, the son of a minister. He William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was an American prominent hotel and the family moved into a small house learned the rudiments of music while still in junior high civil rights activist, leader, Pan-Africanist, sociologist, nearby. She attended Lancaster School and then the Arm- school and began arranging for church choirs. His father educator, historian, writer, editor, poet, and scholar. He strong Normal School, where she graduated in 1883. At dissuaded him from any “sinful” music and directed his tal- was born and raised in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. age 14-years-old, she became a member of the Grand ent towards church groups. When he was eighteen-years- In 1905, Du Bois was a founder and general secretary of United Order of St. Luke, an African-American fraternal old, he left home and headed for Chicago. His rendition of the Niagara Movement, an African American protest and cooperative insurance society that had been founded the blues in 1867 by a former slave, Mary Prout, in Baltimore. She was mixed taught at her alma mater, the Lancaster School, until her with secu- marriage in 1886 to Armstead Walker, Jr., a building con- lar music tractor. After having three sons, she went to work part that grew time as an agent for an insurance company, the Women’s out of his Union, while attending night school for bookkeeping. She association also volunteered at St. Luke and eventually worked her with farm way up in 1889, to become the executive secretary-trea- h a n d s , surer of the renamed organization, the Independent Order laborers, of St. Luke. Walker started publishing the St. Luke Herald r a i l r o a d in 1902 to publicize and promote the order. In 1903, she w o r k e r s , opened the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank and became its woodcut- first president. She earned the recognition of being the first ters. His women to charter a bank in the United States. The bank spirituals, severed relations with St. Luke fraternal order and then however, merged with two other Black banks to form the Consoli- focused on dated Bank and Trust Company. She became the chair- h i g h e r woman of the board. Walker supported many charities and ideals and organization that worked to better the quality of life of dealt with Black people such as the Urban League, the Virginia Inter- personal racial Committee and the NAACP. r e l a t i o n - ships, freedom and Jack Johnson (1878–1946) COURTESY PHOTO Boxer Jack Johnson was born in Galveston, Texas, in the joyful COURTESY PHOTO 1878. In 1908, he became the first African American to win things in life. He studied at Kentucky Music College, was group of scholars and professionals. In 1909, he was the world heavyweight crown when he knocked out the the music instructor and bandmaster at Alabama A&M among the founders of the National Association for the reigning champ, Tommy Burns. During Johnson’s era, box- College and toured the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Cuba. Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and from 1910 He started as a cornetist, mingled with an assortment of to 1934, served it as director of publicity and research, a musical groups and eventually became bandleader of the member of the board of directors, and founder and editor Mahara’s Minstrel Band. At the turn of the twentieth cen- of The Crisis, its monthly magazine. Du Bois’s life and tury, he organized and led military and dance bands in work were a mixture of scholarship, protest activity, and Mississippi, then moved to Memphis, Tennessee where he polemics. All of his efforts were geared toward gaining formed the Pace and Handy Music Company with lyricist, equal treatment for Black people in a world dominated by Harry Pace. The company became a booking agent for Whites to refute the myths of racial inferiority. other bands, and a publishing agent for Handy’s musical compositions. This created an African American control Claude McKay (1889-1948) of African American music and entertainment in the Mem- Claude McKay was a Jamaican-born poet and novelist phis area. The first composition Handy published was whose “Home to Harlem” (1928) was the most popular Memphis Blues that was done earlier for a political cam- novel written by an American Black at that time. After paign and was originally entitled, “Mr. Crump.” Next attending Tuskegee Institute (1912) and Kansas State came St. Louis Blues, which was an instant success and it Teachers College (1912–14), McKay went to New York in became his signature musical piece. He went on to write 1914, where he contributed regularly to The Liberator, over sixty songs about the Blues, that he became known as then a leading journal of avant-garde politics and art. The the “Father of the Blues.” He also composed Aframerican shock of American racism turned him from the conser- Hymn, Blue Destiny, a symphonic piece, and about 150 vatism of his youth. With the publication of two volumes COURTESY PHOTO other compositions, both sacred and secular. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-5 BLACK BEAUTY - A TRILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY — AFRICAN AMERICAN BRANDS EXCLUSIVE AT ULTA BEAUTY

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Prejudice, and investing in. We also there was also a focus on to improve gender equality conference projected love, Specialist from Comerica racial and social injustice think that it is important to navigating COVID-19 in and economic access for resiliency and strength in Bank. We believe together are just as much alive today equip them with knowledge 2021 and pursuing healthy marginalized individuals,” my eyes.” We are grateful we can help build a better as back then. The civil and information to give relationships. said David C. Betancourt, and thankful to Dr. Lauren community and a better unrest we have experienced them the necessary tools to This year’s conference External Affairs Market Walton, vice president of future. 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Again, we rightfully set evidence of significant cepts that reflect Kemet’s a Maatian life – a rightful that education succeeds.” aside time and space to cel- achievements throughout deep thinking about the and righteous world. And Finally, our ancestors ebrate the sacred initiative the continent, Kemet in sacred, the moral and the with every endowment of ancient Egypt tell and and narrative we name and Kawaida thought becomes meaningful life. The first is named there is an associ- teach us we must embrace know as Black History. It a way of conceiving and Maat, the anchoring moral, ated right. And they are and practice the moral im- was first set aside as Black engaging Africa as a whole spiritual and social concep- the Husia says, given to all perative of serudj ta. It is History Week by Dr. Carter as our moral and spiritual tion in Kemet. It is a multiple humans, small and great, the moral obligation to con- G. Woodson (May the good ideal. And we constantly meaning word, but essen- male and female, in every stantly repair, renew and he did and the legacy he dialog with its culture, con- tially means rightness and time and every place, ev- remake the world, making left last forever). Later, it tinental and diasporan, an- righteousness in the world. erywhere and all the time. it more beautiful and ben- was decided more time was cient and modern, asking it It is also the interrelated or- These endowments are the eficial than we inherited needed to celebrate and re- questions and seeking from der of rightness established breath of life and the right it. This is reflective of the flect on ourselves, and it it answers to fundamental at creation, involving three to life; the sustenance of life world-encompassing char- was extended and named issues of African and hu- interrelated realms of rela- and the right to the necessi- acter of Maatian ethics, in- Black History Month. It is a man life. And we use Ke- tionships: the Divine, nature ties of life; the dual endow- volving both the natural and time of reverent and reflec- met, ancient Egypt, as a and human society. And we DR. MAULANA KARENGA ment of human equality social world, our relations tive raising up and focusing focal, indeed, foundational are to strive to establish and and the right to equal treat- with the earth and environ- on the particular specialness point of departure. maintain right relations with Thirdly, Kemet gives us ment and free will and the ment and our relations with of ourselves, as we move My work, as evidenced the Divine, nature and each in the narrative of the sage right to self-determination; each other and others. We and make our way through in my second doctoral dis- other. We are to do this by Djedi in the Husia the com- and finally, the moral and are then on every level of human history, leaving sertation, Maat, The Moral practicing critical virtues, panion concept of human spiritual consciousness and life obligated to: raise up our awesome legacy in Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A especially those I defined as dignity, shepesu. It posits the right to freedom of con- what is in ruins; repair what the world. Indeed, it is our Study in Classical Afri- the Seven Cardinal Virtues that all humans have an science and by extension is damaged; rejoin what unique and equally valid can Ethics, and the role of of Maat: truth, justice, pro- inherent worthiness that is freedom of expression. is divided; replenish what and valuable way of being our organization Us and priety, harmony, balance, transcendent of all biologi- Fourthly, humans in is depleted or diminished; human in the world. That is the African American Cul- reciprocity and righteous cal and social attributes – Maatian ethics are defined strengthen what is weak; to say, being African, being tural Center (Us) as the order. And we are to do all race, class, sex, gender, sex- also, not only as bearers of set right what is wrong; and Black, in the most beautiful, initial planners, organizers the good we do with a lov- uality, age, ability, religion, dignity, divinity and rights, make flourish that which sacred and soulful ways. and hosts of the founding ing heart and mind. nationality, etc., Moreover, but also as rekhyt, knowing is fragile, insecure and un- We of the organization conference of the Associa- Second, in the Maatian this Maatian moral concept and wise beings. And thus, developed. And this speaks Us name our history sa- tion for the Study of Clas- conception of the world, hu- argues this inherent worthi- there is an emphasis on cul- to how we should live our cred because we understand sical African Civilizations mans are created in the im- ness is equal in all, using tivating a life of the mind lives, do our work and wage ourselves and our lives as (ASCAC) in Los Angeles age of God, senen netcher. Djedi’s defense of a name- and heart, of consciousness a righteous and relentless sacred. Indeed, we take the sought to expand and deep- This is the first written con- less prisoner before Pha- and commitment and us- struggle to bring and sustain unbudging and non-nego- en that critical dialog. Like- ception of this and is found raoh Khufu as an example ing knowledge in the inter- Maat, deep and expansive tiable position that no peo- wise, my 30-years of work in the Husia in the Book and emphasizing that there est of human good and the good in and of the world. ple is more sacred or holy, on collecting, translating of Kheti. Kheti says, “well are no hierarchies of inher- well-being of the world. or chosen or elect, or wor- and organizing Kemet’s sa- cared for is humankind who ent worthiness of human Moreover, the Husia teach- Dr. Maulana Karenga, thy of respect than our own. cred texts into a single sa- are the flocks of God. He beings. And finally, dignity, es that the ib (the heart and Professor and Chair of Furthermore, we define our cred text called The Husia is gave breath to their noses. shepesu, in Maatian moral mind) is “a divine presence Africana Studies, Califor- history as sacred because also reflective of this com- They are his images and thought, is inalienable, i.e., within us” and we should nia State University-Long our struggle for freedom, mitment. And we continue came from his body.” This it cannot be taken or given cultivate it with utmost care Beach; Executive Direc- justice and other shared and to do this work within Us as concept offered as early as away, regardless of social and commitment. Also, tor, African American Cul- common human goods is a we did before our outreach 2140 BCE taught and reaf- or physical status or con- the Husia says, we should tural Center (Us); Creator sacred struggle, a righteous to others. For we, the Seba- firmed the sacredness of the dition. It thus becomes an “examine every matter that of Kwanzaa; and author and relentless struggle to Maat, the moral teachers in human person and human indispensable pillar in the we may understand it; that of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- bring good in the world. the Kawaida-Maat tradition life and thus that humans definition and defense of we should study the struc- tion of Family, Community As we begin to celebrate in Us, see the moral and are worthy of the highest human rights. ture and functioning of the and Culture and Essays this sacred initiative and spiritual insights and contri- respect. But this concept Maatian ethics also heavens and earth.” And it on Struggle: Position and narrative of African people butions of Kemet, not only also gave us an obligation gives us the Four Good reminds us that whatever Analysis, www.AfricanA- in the world, it is only right as a critical counter to the to act as a divine image, as Deeds of Ra at the dawn of other learning we get, we mericanCulturalCenter-LA. and appropriate that we be- myth of ancient Egypt as a a possessor of divinity and creation found in the Husia must acquire moral wisdom org; www.OfficialKwan- gin with our original rising land of bondage, but also as to emulate the Divine in in the Book of Vindication. that aids us in developing zaaWebsite.org; www.Mau- in ancient Egypt, Kemet. a rich resource for engaging loving, creative, caring and These are divine endow- character. For ‘it is in the lanaKarenga.org. For there we defined the the critical moral and social self-giving ways. ments to create and sustain development of character sacred, the moral and the issues of our time. meaningful life in founda- As a way to engage this tional and world influenc- rich African legacy to the •DR. JOHN E. WARREN PUBLISHER, THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT• ing ways. Because Kemet world, I want to conclude is African and we know the conversation focusing that African history reveals on five fundamental con-

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• SANDRA EVERS-MANLY • Till Victory Is Won

As I examine Black His- through the back. She was had largely failed. Although lead us the Voting Rights credible men and women, tory Month 2021, and what finally allowed to enter there were achievements by Act of 1965. known and unknown, I may be accomplished dur- through the front door for some Blacks, the hopes and Those courageous, in- urge each of us to pause ing the shortest month of her performance for Presi- progress of a people rested telligent, and steadfast men to honor Black History the year, I am reminded of dent Roosevelt. Miss Jones on Black professionals, ed- and women who commit- Month. In the manner you a special song that contin- would employ as many as ucators, and businessmen, ted themselves to the fight are accustom, give a word ues to motivate generations 40 black entertainers in her like the Johnson Brothers for the basic human rights of thanksgiving for those since the late 1890’s. First “Black Patti Troubadours” and Miss Joyner Jones. promised to all of under who came before. Who commissioned as a poem, for more than two decades. Their rise belonged to all of the Constitution. And for carved out a path toward “Life Every Voice and When James wrote the the Black community as a our God-given human dig- a better future for Black Sing” was written by James song, “Lift Every Voice sense of pride and inspira- nity, which was done with Americans and in doing Weldon Johnson, Principal and Sing”, it was meant to tion. This song, performed the greatest amount of sac- so, made all of America of the segregated Stanton be a prayer of thanksgiv- in that segregated school rifice, enduring death of better. School in Jacksonville, ing for faith and freedom. room, by 500 children in both young and old, beat- God of our weary Florida. It was then set to For the promise of better celebration of Abraham ings, hosing; while fight- years, music in 1905 by his broth- days ahead, of unity and a Lincoln’s birthday in 1905 SANDRA J. EVERS-MANLY ing peacefully with sit-ins, God of our silent tears, er J. Rosamond Johnson a collaborative purpose while came to symbolize the mu- marches, législation, unity, Thou who hast brought composer who trained at the carefully and purposefully sical icon that still to this applies very aptly to the coalition building and us thus far on the way; New England Conservatory notating the trials of a peo- day visualizes a people’s economic uncertainty, civil more. Through words, mu- Thou who hast by Thy of Music. These influen- ple. However, the poetry history; infused inspira- unrest, police brutality, sic, serving the poor and might, tial and talented brothers represents only half of the tion, faith filled vision, and rise of white supremacy, hope. Just as our forebear- Led us into the light, worked together all of their power of the song. a resolute hope. Unknown threat of voter suppres- ers, we cannot grow wea- Keep us forever in the lives, both in show business Lift every voice and to the brothers at the time, sion, and our current health ry. We cannot and should path, we pray. and as critical players in sing, till earth and heaven was how the song would disparities made worse by not forget the horrific and On January 13, 2021, the civil rights movement. ring, embed itself in the minds the COVID–19 pandemic, unjust killings of Breonna House Majority Whip They believed that “artistic Ring with the harmo- and hearts of the school makes you want to “throw Taylor, George Floyd and Congressman James Cly- and cultural excellence was nies of liberty children who performed up your hands and holler!” so many others who have burn, the highest-ranking key to Black Advancement Let our rejoicing rise, that day. And… yes, we are weary, died as a result of police Black American in Con- in America.” I believe that High as the listening skies, “Shortly afterwards we are tired. We have been brutality. We must congress put forward a pro- we have all witnessed many Let it resound loud as my brother and I moved in this same place before as tinue to affirm that “Black posal. Mr. Clyburn pro- examples of this cultural the rolling sea. away from Jacksonville to the song states… Lives Matter” as we Lift posed that “Lift Every excellence from the past as Until brother J. Rosa- New York, and the song Stony the road we trod our voices with conviction Voice and Sing” be given a well as today. mond added the music, the passed out of our minds. Bitter the chastening -- as in times before -- re- special place as a “national As we are reminded song was not complete. You But the school children of rod peatedly to renew our hope hymn” alongside the of- this month (and should see as the historians have Jacksonville kept singing Felt in the days when and to press on toward vic- ficial US anthem, “The be all year) another such discovered; the melodies it; they went off to other hope unborn had died tory each time we sing that Star-Spangled Banner.” example of artistic and match the text. “Lift ev- schools and sang it; they Yet with a steady beat hymn of hope. Clyburn believes it would cultural excellence key to ery voice” always ascends became teachers and taught Have not our weary feet We have come over help unite the country in Black advancement during when you sing it, to lift you it to other children. Within Come to the place for a way that with tears has a time of reckoning with that time, was the impact up. The middle passages twenty years it was being which our fathers sighed? been watered its long history of racial of the indomitable Soprano that speak to our trials and sung over the South and However, just as we We have come, tread- turmoil. “It would say to Matilda Sissieretta Joyner dark past, are gloomy and in some other parts of the stand today for future gen- ing our path through the people, ‘You aren’t sing- Jones known as “Black minor, mournful keys but country … The lines of this erations, we stand on the blood of the slaughtered ing a separate national an- Patti”. From the years arrive on an uplifting key song repay me in an elation, shoulders of those who Out from the gloomy them, you are singing the 1897-1915, Miss Jones was to proclaim an affirmative almost of exquisite anguish, have brought us through past country’s national hymn. the highest-paid African- statement of hope. whenever I hear them sung and to this time - better Till now we stand at The gesture itself would American performer of Sing a song full of the by Negro children.” -James than the past, but miles to last be an act of healing. Ev- her time. Miss Jones per- faith that the dark past has Weldon Johnson. go. Our heroes and sheroes Where the white gleam erybody can identify with formed at the White House taught us, In reviewing this song, such as Fannie Lou Hamer, of a bright star is cast. that song.” -- Congress- for various presidents such Sing a song full of the that the National Associa- Medgar Evers, Ella Baker, Lastly, where would man Clyburn as: Benjamin Harrison, hope that the present has tion for the Advancement of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we be without faith? Hope Lest our feet stray from Grover Cleveland, William brought us; Colored People (NAACP) Daisey Bates, Bayard Rus- I believe is born of a great the places, our God, where McKinley, and Theodore Facing the rising sun of adopted as the “National tin, C.T. Vivian and others faith. Faith in God, faith in we met Thee, Roosevelt — as well as the our new day begun, Black Anthem” and as their brought us the Civil Rights your fellow man/woman/ Lest our hearts, drunk British Royal Family. Of Let us march on till vic- “Official” song in 1919, Act of 1964. Which deseg- child and faith in yourself. with the wine of the world, note, for three of her White tory is won. I am amazed at how rel- regated the schools, the- In our most fervent and we forget Thee; House performances, Jones At the time that this song evant the lyrics remain to aters, housing, offices and reverent acknowledgment Shadowed beneath had to enter the building was written, reconstruction this day. The second verse so much more and would of a glorious history of in- {See VICTORY E-1}

•CHARLENE CROWELL•

On January 26, Presi- ued, “but that isn’t nearly charts a path for leverag- ID-19 federal relief finan- Nation’s Housing 2020, an dent Joe Biden took steps enough. We need to open ing policymaking to build cial assistance to renters annual report that analyzes to bring the nation towards the promise of America to power in the nation’s most on the verge of eviction the changes and challenges the long-promised, but every American. And that neglected communities. and homeowners in danger in American housing. never realized, pledge of means we need to make “We face a housing af- of foreclosure. Addition- As of last September, racial justice. Four execu- the issue of racial equity fordability crisis, an evic- ally, the report calls for the Black-White home- tive orders signed that day not just an issue for any tions crisis, and a home- the relief package to award ownership gap stood at make clear that the new one department of govern- lessness crisis like this community control of 31%, according to the an- Administration will take ment; it has to be the busi- nation has never seen,” foreclosed and abandoned nual report. Additionally, meaningful and corrective ness of the whole of gov- noted Julian Castro, proj- properties – a nagging 49% of renters and 36% of actions. ernment.” ect co-chair and former blight in neighborhoods of homeowners experienced The Department of Responsibility for HUD Secretary and San color since the foreclosure employment income loss Housing and Urban Devel- implementation and over- Antonio Mayor. “The crisis; between March and Sep- opment (HUD) was direct- sight will rest with the Housing Playbook outlines • Create a renter’s tember of last year. Those ed to take steps necessary White House’s Domestic a bold and ambitious blue- tax credit for consumers marketplace dynamics to redress racially discrim- Policy Council, led by Di- CHARLENE-CROWELL print to tackle these crises who pay more than 30% of contributed to late rental inatory federal housing rector Susan Rice, a for- head-on, with housing jus- their income on housing, payments that also re- policies that have contrib- mer Obama Administra- as America needs vaccina- tice and racial equity at the thereby affording renters flected racial disparities af- uted to wealth inequality tion appointee who served tions from the pandemic, forefront. This is how we a comparable tax break to fecting 10% of Whites, but for generations. Similarly, as National Security Advi- its people need and have a ensure housing is not just that of homeowners; 23% of Blacks and 20% of the Department of Justice sor and U.S. Representa- right to housing. a commodity, but a basic • Enact a Presi- Latinos. (DOJ) was ordered to end tive to the United Nations In 2020, to address this need and a human right dential Commission on The JCHS report also its use of private prisons. and a Black woman. newly urgent need, a fo- granted to every single Reparations comprised found that from 2019 to The whole of federal gov- Millions of marginal- cused and collaborative American.” of lawmakers and diverse 2020, the total number of ernment also recommitted ized people – many who national policy endeavor “Regardless of where perspectives of commu- homeless people grew in to respect Tribal sover- are Black and Latino -- began, called the Housing we come from, what we nity organizations and part because 17,000 more eignty and strengthen the face imminent financial Playbook Project. The ef- do for work, how we iden- advocates who would to- people needed shelter. In Nation-to-Nation relation- disaster. When people are fort was led by Community tify or whether we’ve been gether formulate 10-year all, America’s homeless ship between the United poor, they face compound- Change, a nonprofit with caught up in our unjust goals to undo the legacy that could be measured States and Tribal Nations. ing struggles – ranging the mission of changing criminal system, everyone of anti-Black federal hous- came in at 568,000 people. Finally, President Biden from food insecurity, to the policies and institu- deserves a roof over their ing policy, establish long- “Widespread calls for committed to combatting the threat of losing utili- tions that impact the lives head,” added Community term household, commu- racial justice have pointed xenophobia against Asian ties, and the risk of home- of low-income people – Change President Dorian nity, regional, and national out the high degree of Americans and Pacific Is- lessness – and hardships particularly those of color Warren. “The Biden- metrics to track success in residential segregation and landers. seemingly multiply each – with support from the Harris Administration has achieving the goals; and economic inequality that “We have never fully day. During this still- Ford Foundation. The sum signaled that they would • Guarantee all still exists in the US,” says lived up to the founding raging pandemic, a new of the project’s insights and make racial justice and low-income families a Daniel McCue, a JCHS principles of this nation, to kind of poor – those who recommendations specific equity in COVID-19 relief home by passing legis- Senior Research Associate. state the obvious, that all were formerly gainfully to housing challenges were and long- term economic lation to make housing “In fact, the sharp racial people are created equal employed -- are learning contained in its report re- policy a priority. Safe and choice vouchers an entitle- disparities in housing are and have a right to be the harsh realities of how leased on January 25th. reliable housing is the cor- ment for eligible families both a cause and a conse- treated equally throughout hard life becomes when Entitled A New Deal nerstone to economic se- and create 500,000 new quence of other social in- their lives,” said Biden. adequate income and de- for Housing for Housing curity. This proposal is a vouchers for families with equalities.” “And it’s time to act now, cent health insurance are Justice: A Playbook for the blueprint for how to help children under age six. For people of color, not only because it’s the no longer available. Biden Administration, the move the country toward The urgency of Ameri- the combination of con- right thing to do, but be- Regardless of income – t is a road map to achiev- that vision.” ca’s housing needs during centrated poverty and cause if we do, we’ll all be or the lack thereof – every ing housing justice that The report’s seven spe- the pandemic are poignant- under-representation in better off for it.” family still needs a home, details bold federal actions cific policy recommenda- ly analyzed in the Harvard higher income areas leads “Yes, we need criminal one that provides shelter that can effectively respond tions include: Joint Center for Housing justice reform,” he contin- and sustenance. As much to the housing crisis and • Provide COV- Studies’ (JCHS)State of the {See CROWELL C-5} NEWS A-7 THURSDAY,C-3 JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOSTHURSDAY,FEBRUARY ANGELES SENTINEL 11, 2021

I can breathe or pause to tle more margin to accom- ly happening in society and reflect on living out my modate these things in my contribute to make a differ- purpose, plan, and passion. life. Yes, I will probably ence and a positive impact. It is easy to get caught up always lead a busy life in I also want to encourage in what is pulling at us or some form or fashion, but I you to give yourself a little has the loudest voice at the want to make myself avail- grace as you work through WINDOW time. I know I have failed able as much as I can to the this process. It takes time to place limits and bound- things and people in my to practice something new aries around my time. I life such as, living out my on a regular basis. need to do better so I can faith, family, and friends. On a more personal better focus on clients, I know I cannot do ev- level, giving ourselves friends and family that erything that gets thrown more margin and space in need me. As well as prac- at me, but I am commit- our lives can be good for tice self-care. ted and willing to slow my our health. It will allow There comes a time in pace just a bit so it will us to find the time to take our life when we must rec- allow me to take that des- walks. Walking is not only ognize and confront that if perate call or answer that good for our health, but it we are too “busy” to pray, unexpected knock at the can also be a time where Do you ever feel like it difficult to say no? Do trol of life’s demands, so read our bible, spend more door. Leaving a little mar- we meditate and listen to you are being pulled in you allow your day to be you can focus on what re- quality time with family gin in our lives will also God’s direction for our many different directions? interrupted by things that ally matters. or be available for a friend allow us to raise our eyes lives. It can also be a time Does it appear that you could have waited? If you I thought the pandemic who needs an ear or a and look at what is hap- when we dream. Some of are busier now more than answered “Yes” to any of would slow my life down, shoulder to cry on then we pening around us and see us have stopped dreaming. ever, but you are not sure these questions then you but I have become busier. may be way to “busy”. Life if we can get involved with Dreams help us think big you are getting the results are like me and feel like Sometimes I feel as if there has shown me I need a lit- some of the issues current- {See WENDY C-6} you want? Do you find you need to take better con- is no margin or space where

in a trance with a vision the instructions given him was remembering the cus- ‘ (ecstasy; amazement), regarding the vision he tom (not an Old Testament when he heard a voice and had experienced. Was it regulation) to not socialize saw a great sheet open up his first thought to fol- with Gentiles. He said “It with all kinds of strange low the directive? No. He is unlawful.” There was animals from every part of was hesitant. He thought no O.T. law that forbade the world (four corners). it was saying, “Peter! Sac- meeting with Gentiles He did not realize that God rifice and eat.” He knew was against the Mosaic was preparing him to go he had been following the law. This is similar even on a great mission: car- Levitical food laws. Even today. There are tensions rying the message of the though he was not clear between some people and Gospel to the Gentiles. He on the whole meaning of some races today. No, I’m WWW.ASKDRJEANETTEPARKER.COM was caught up and think- his commission, he knew not saying it is right. We ing in every direction that he had heard God’s voice. cannot continue looking at his thoughts could go. He Therefore, he had to follow people by their differences; didn’t understand what the without questioning. After- rather, we “see the good in Lord was speaking to him. wards, he, along with his people.” When you look at The voice had to speak to servants left and met Cor- a person and you say in- Sometimes, our first your first mind. ”However, think it: your best think- him three times before he nelius’ (who had also had side your mind, “ I don’t thoughts are not our best that can get you into a lot ing may not be your first could adjust his mind to a vision and given direc- like him/her. Every time I thoughts. We may want to of trouble. First mind may thoughts. Do you remem- following the instructions! tives of what to do. Peter see that person, they make think this is a great strategy be a wrong impulsive de- ber what happened to the It was then that he came met with Cornelius close to follow: that is,”Follow cision. Just because you Apostle Peter,? He was to his senses. He followed relatives and friends, he {See PARKER C-6}

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Date: April 12, 2021, Time: behalf of minor Jules Kivits for The following person(s) is at the end of five years from This statement was filed I declare that all information 10:00 A.M., Dept.: 74, Room: Change of Name (are) doing business as: the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and CITY OF LOS 735 TO ALL INTERESTED 1. IRIE DAUGHTER, 2. in the office of the County Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who The address of the court is PERSONS: PARADISE WEST, 3. Clerk, except, as provided 01/15/2021. declares as true any material ANGELES 111 North Hill Street, Los Petitioner David Kivitz and CREDIBILITY, 4. MISS in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley Ariel Lea Greenspan on TICKET DISMISS, 5. IDEAL 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Mosk Courthouse behalf of minor Jules Kivits WOOD, 6. IDEAL STUCCO, 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the A copy of this Order to Show filed a petition with this court 7. BYRON NELSON, 8. in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO Cause shall be published at for a decree changing names JONATHAN JENKINS, 9. statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor THE least once each week for four as follows: IDEAL BEAUTY, 10. IDEAL 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to CITY OF LOS ANGELES successive weeks prior to Jules Alexandra Kivitz to FIXTURES, 11. THE GOOD in the residence address of in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the date set for hearing on Juliet Alexandra Kivitz LIFE, 12. IRIS ARTIFICIAL a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). that for the past three years, the petition in the following The Court orders that all INTELLIGENCE, I309 E. Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section PEREZ-JORDAN LLC there remained unclaimed newspaper of general persons interested in this HILCREST BLVD #260, Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires S/ JERRON JORDAN, with the Police Department circulation, printed in this matter appear before this INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Manager of the City of Los Angeles county: Los Angeles Sentinel court at the hearing indicated County of LOS ANGELES January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed monies held in the account Date: January 15, 2021 below to show cause, if any, Registered owner(s): Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of known as the “UNCLAIMED Michelle Williams Court why the petition for change of I-DEAL INC., 309 E. must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on MONIES SEIZED Judge of the Superior Court name should not be granted. HILLCREST BLVD #260, Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 01/12/2021. INCIDENTAL TO ARREST 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 Any person objecting to the INGLEWOOD, CA 90301; The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with TRUST FUND” which were CNS-3438470# name changes described State of Incorporation: CA does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section seized between July 2, 2017 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL above must file a written This business is conducted by the use in this state of a Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name and October 1, 2017. The objection that includes the a Corporation Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires amount of the unclaimed ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE reasons for the objection at The registrant(s) started doing in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from monies is: $469,799.28 FOR CHANGE OF NAME least two court days before business on 07/2020. another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Claims for return of these Case No. 21STCP00110 the matter is scheduled to I declare that all information or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the in the office of the County monies held must be filed with Superior Court of California, be heard and must appear in this statement is true and 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided the City of Los Angeles Office County of Los Angeles at the hearing to show cause correct. (A registrant who Professions Code). The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section of the City Clerk, Room 395 Petition of: Anthony Dell why the petition should not be declares as true any material Original Filing does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires City Hall, 200, North Spring Robinson for Change of granted. If no written objection matter pursuant to Section 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Street, Los Angeles, CA Name is timely filed, the court may 17913 of the Business and CNS-3440559# Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the 90012 BEFORE TUESDAY, TO ALL INTERESTED grant the petition without a Professions code that the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section APRIL 6, 2021. PERSONS: hearing. registrant knows to be false another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change THE AFORESAID MONIES Petitioner Anthony Dell Notice of Hearing: is guilty of a misdemeanor FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section in the residence address of WILL BECOME PROPERTY Robinson filed a petition Date: 3/15/21, Time: 9:00 punishable by a fine not to NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new OF THE CITY OF LOS with this court for a decree a.m., Dept.: 26 exceed one thousand dollars File No. 2021016552 Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name ANGELES ON APRIL 6, 2021 changing names as follows: The address of the court is ($1,000)). The following person(s) is Original Filing Statement must be filed DATED: JANUARY 13, 2021 Anthony Dell Robinson to 111 North Hill Street, Los I-DEAL INC. (are) doing business as: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 before the expiration. Effective DIANA MANGIOGLU, CITY Anthony Del Vance Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley S/ GAIL WIGGAN, CFO ONE ELEVEN CNS-3438539# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious TREASURER The Court orders that all Mosk Courthouse This statement was filed INTERNATIONAL, 11698 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement OFFICE OF FINANCE persons interested in this A copy of this Order to Show with the County Clerk of CHENAULT STREET UNIT must be accompanied by the CITY OF LOS ANGELES matter appear before this Cause shall be published at Los Angeles County on #102, LOS ANGELES, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 2/11, 2/18/21 court at the hearing indicated least once each week for four 01/13/2021. CA 90049 County of LOS NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement CNS-3432595# below to show cause, if any, ANGELES File No. 2021005811 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL successive weeks prior to NOTICE-In accordance with does not of itself authorize why the petition for change of the date set for hearing on Subdivision (a) of Section Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is the use in this state of a name should not be granted. the petition in the following 17920, a Fictitious Name QUAN PIERCE, 11698 (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Any person objecting to the newspaper of general Statement generally expires CHENAULT STREET UNIT RIGHTSOURCE SERVICES, in violation of the rights of name changes described circulation, printed in this at the end of five years from #102, LOS ANGELES, CA 1434 E 33RD STREET, another under Federal, State, CIVIL above must file a written county: L.A. Sentinel the date on which it was filed 90049; State of Incorporation: SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 or common law (See Section objection that includes the Date: 12/28/2020 in the office of the County CA County of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and reasons for the objection at Elaine Lu Clerk, except, as provided This business is conducted by Articles of Incorporation or Professions Code). least two court days before Judge of the Superior Court in Subdivision (b) of Section an Individual Organization Number: LLC/AI Original Filing ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the matter is scheduled to 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 17920, where it expires The registrant(s) started doing No 4563832 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 FOR CHANGE OF NAME be heard and must appear CNS-3436308# 40 days after any change business on 01/2020. Registered owner(s): CNS-3436360# Case No. 20STCP04230 at the hearing to show cause LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the I declare that all information RIGHTSOURCE DIGITAL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Superior Court of California, why the petition should not be statement pursuant to Section in this statement is true and SERVICES, INC., 1434 County of Los Angeles granted. If no written objection ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 17913 other than a change correct. (A registrant who E 33RD STREET, SIGNAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Petition of: Cynthia Denise is timely filed, the court may FOR CHANGE OF NAME in the residence address of declares as true any material HILL, CA 90755; State of NAME STATEMENT Roberts for Change of Name grant the petition without a Case No. 20GDCP00418 a registered owner. A new matter pursuant to Section Incorporation: CA File No. 2021009792 TO ALL INTERESTED hearing. Superior Court of California, Fictitious Business Name 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by The following person(s) is PERSONS: Notice of Hearing: County of Los Angeles Statement must be filed Professions code that the a Corporation (are) doing business as: Petitioner Cynthia Denise Date: 04/12/2021, Time: Petition of: Sofia Yuriko Baca before the expiration. Effective registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing 1. REVOLUTIONARY Roberts filed a petition 10:00 A.M., Dept.: 74, Room: for Change of Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 02/2020. CHIC COMPANY, 2. with this court for a decree 735 TO ALL INTERESTED Business Name Statement punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information REVOLUTIONARY CHIC changing names as follows: The address of the court is PERSONS: must be accompanied by the exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and APPAREL, 19507 ASTOR Cynthia Denise Roberts to 111 North Hill Street, Los Petitioner Sofia Yuriko Baca Affidavit of Identity form. ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who PLACE, LOS ANGELES, Cynthia Denise McAllister Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley filed a petition with this court The filing of this statement S/ QUAN PIERCE, Owner declares as true any material CA 91324 County of LOS The Court orders that all Mosk Courthouse for a decree changing names does not of itself authorize This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section ANGELES persons interested in this A copy of this Order to Show as follows: the use in this state of a with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and Articles of Incorporation or matter appear before this Cause shall be published at Sofia Yuriko Baca to Sofia Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on Professions code that the Organization Number: XXX court at the hearing indicated least once each week for four Yuriko Montoya in violation of the rights of 01/22/2021. registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): below to show cause, if any, successive weeks prior to The Court orders that all another under Federal, State, NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor PEREZ-JORDAN LLC, why the petition for change of the date set for hearing on persons interested in this or common law (See Section Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to 19507 ASTOR PLACE, LOS name should not be granted. the petition in the following matter appear before this 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 91324; XXX Any person objecting to the newspaper of general court at the hearing indicated Professions Code). Statement generally expires ($1,000)). This business is conducted by name changes described circulation, printed in this below to show cause, if any, Original Filing at the end of five years from RIGHTSOURCE DIGITAL a limited liability company above must file a written county: L.A. Sentinel why the petition for change of 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 the date on which it was filed SERVICES, INC. The registrant(s) started doing objection that includes the Date: 01/14/2021 name should not be granted. CNS-3440609# in the office of the County S/ NUHA NAZY, President business on 10/2020. reasons for the objection at Hon. Michelle Williams Court Any person objecting to the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed I declare that all information least two court days before Judge of the Superior Court name changes described in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and the matter is scheduled to 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 above must file a written FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who CNS-3438466# objection that includes the NAME STATEMENT 40 days after any change 01/08/2021. declares as true any material be heard and must appear LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the hearing to show cause reasons for the objection at File No. 2021012780 in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section least two court days before The following person(s) is statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and why the petition should not be ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE granted. If no written objection the matter is scheduled to (are) doing business as: 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the FOR CHANGE OF NAME be heard and must appear 1. IDEAL AGRICULTURE, in the residence address of Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false is timely filed, the court may Case No. 21CHCP00021 grant the petition without a at the hearing to show cause 2. IDEAL SANITATION, 3. a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor Superior Court of California, why the petition should not be IDEAL MERCANTILE AND Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to hearing. County of LOS ANGELES Notice of Hearing: granted. If no written objection RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, Statement must be filed in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars Petition of: Kendra Lauren is timely filed, the court may 4. IDEAL REAL ESTATE before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). Date: March 22, 2021, Time: Wooldridge for Change of 10:00 A.M., Dept.: 74, Room: grant the petition without a ENDEAVORS, 5. IDEAL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section PEREZ-JORDAN LLC Name hearing. EDUCATION SERVICES, Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires S/ JERRON JORDAN, 735 TO ALL INTERESTED The address of the court Notice of Hearing: 6. GAIL WIGGAN, 7. IDEAL must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Manager PERSONS: Date: March 10, 2021, Time: LEGAL SERVICES, 8. IDEAL Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed is 111 N. Hill Street, Los Petitioner Kendra Lauren Angeles, CA 90012 8:30 a.m., Dept.: D TECHNOLOGY, 9. IDEAL The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Wooldridge filed a petition The address of the court is 600 ENTERTAINMENT AND does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on A copy of this Order to Show with this court for a decree Cause shall be published at E Broadway, Glendale, CA ART, 10. IDEAL HEALTH the use in this state of a in the residence address of 01/12/2021. changing names as follows: 91205 Glendale Courthouse AND WELLNESS, 11. Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with least once each week for four Kendra Lauren Wooldridge to successive weeks prior to A copy of this Order to Show IDEAL TRANSPORTATION, in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section Kendra Lauren Culver Cause shall be published at 12. IDEAL FRANCHISE another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name the date set for hearing on The Court orders that all the petition in the following least once each week for four EXPANSION, 309 E. or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires persons interested in this successive weeks prior to HILLCREST BLVD #260, 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from newspaper of general matter appear before this circulation, printed in this the date set for hearing on INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 Professions Code). Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed court at the hearing indicated the petition in the following County of LOS ANGELES Original Filing must be accompanied by the in the office of the County county: Los Angeles Sentinel below to show cause, if any, Date: December 24, 2020 newspaper of general Registered owner(s): 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided why the petition for change of circulation, printed in this I-DEAL INC., 309 E. CNS-3440463# The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Michelle Williams Court name should not be granted. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Judge of the Superior Court county: L.A. Sentinel HILLCREST BLVD #260, does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires Any person objecting to the Date: 12/28/20 INGLEWOOD, CA 90301; the use in this state of a 40 days after any change 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 name changes described FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CNS-3440701# Darrell Mavis State of Incorporation: CA Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL above must file a written Judge of the Superior Court This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section objection that includes the 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 a Corporation File No. 2021025184 another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE reasons for the objection at CNS-3436294# The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is or common law (See Section in the residence address of FOR CHANGE OF NAME least two court days before LOS ANGELES SENTINEL business on 07/2020. (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Case No. 21STCP00107 the matter is scheduled to I declare that all information JES GREW PRODUCTIONS, Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Superior Court of California, be heard and must appear in this statement is true and 44 ROSE AVE. #1, VENICE, Original Filing Statement must be filed County of Los Angeles at the hearing to show cause correct. (A registrant who CA 90291 County of LOS 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 before the expiration. Effective Petition of: Olya why the petition should not be FICTITIOUS declares as true any material ANGELES CNS-3438534# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Konstantinovna Kudnavtseva granted. If no written objection matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement for Change of Name is timely filed, the court may BUSINESS 17913 of the Business and EDWARD WESLEY JONES must be accompanied by the TO ALL INTERESTED grant the petition without a Professions code that the JR., 44 ROSE AVE. #1, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. PERSONS: hearing. NAMES registrant knows to be false VENICE, CA 90291 NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement Petitioner Olya Notice of Hearing: is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by File No. 2021018665 does not of itself authorize Konstantinovna Kudriavtseva Date: March 24, 2021, Time: punishable by a fine not to an Individual The following person(s) is the use in this state of a filed a petition with this court 8:30 am, Dept.: F49 exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name for a decree changing names The address of the court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ($1,000)). business on 01/2021. PERFETTA USA, 10817 in violation of the rights of as follows: is 9425 Penfield Ave, NAME STATEMENT I-DEAL INC. I declare that all information LINDBLADE ST, CULVER another under Federal, State, Olya Konstantinovna Chatsworth, CA 91311 Civil File No. 2021011571 S/ GAIL WIGGAN, CFO in this statement is true and CITY, CA 90230 County of or common law (See Section Kudriavtseva to Olya Tanner Unlimited The following person(s) is This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and The Court orders that all A copy of this Order to Show (are) doing business as: with the County Clerk of declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Professions Code). persons interested in this Cause shall be published at 1. IDEAL FINANCIAL Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section AUBERGYNE, INC, 10817 Original Filing matter appear before this least once each week for four CONSULTING, 01/14/2021. 17913 of the Business and LINDBLADE ST, CULVER 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 court at the hearing indicated successive weeks prior to 2. SUPERNOVA NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the CITY, CA 90230; State of CNS-3436352# below to show cause, if any, the date set for hearing on CONSTRUCTION Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false Incorporation: CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL why the petition for change of the petition in the following COMPANY, 3. IDEAL 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by name should not be granted. newspaper of general EATS-EATERIES AND Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to a Corporation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Any person objecting to the circulation, printed in this RESTAURANTS, 4. IDEAL at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT name changes described county: Los Angeles Sentinel GEMS AND JEWELRY, the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). business on 10/2020. File No. 2021011998 above must file a written Date: January 20, 2021 5. IDEAL RENTS AND in the office of the County S/ EDWARD WESLEY I declare that all information The following person(s) is objection that includes the David B. Gelfound LEASES, 309 E. HILLCREST Clerk, except, as provided JONES JR., Owner in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: reasons for the objection at Judge of the Superior Court BLVD #260, INGLEWOOD, This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who LATER LIFE LIVING, 5261 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 in Subdivision (b) of Section least two court days before CA 90301 County of LOS 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material COLDWATER CANYON CNS-3438395# ANGELES Angeles County on February matter pursuant to Section AVENUE UNIT E, SHERMAN the matter is scheduled to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change be heard and must appear Articles of Incorporation or in the facts set forth in the 1, 2021. 17913 of the Business and OAKS, CA 91401 County of Organization Number: XXX NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the LOS ANGELES at the hearing to show cause ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE statement pursuant to Section why the petition should not be Registered owner(s): 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false Mailing Address: 13351-D FOR CHANGE OF NAME I-DEAL INC., 309 E. 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor RIVERSIDE DRIVE #324, granted. If no written objection Case No. 20STCP02555 in the residence address of is timely filed, the court may HILLCREST BLVD #260, a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423 Superior Court of California, INGLEWOOD, CA 90301; at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars Articles of Incorporation or grant the petition without a County of Los Angeles Fictitious Business Name hearing. XXX Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). Organization Number: LLC/AI Petition of: Ariel Lea This business is conducted by in the office of the County AUBERGYNE, INC No 202028310042 Notice of Hearing: Greenspan for Change of before the expiration. Effective Date: April 05, 2021, Time: a Corporation January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided S/ HUONG NGHEMN- Registered owner(s): Name The registrant(s) started doing in Subdivision (b) of Section EILBECK, PRESIDENT LATER LIFE LIVING, 5261 9:00 am, Dept.: 26, Room: TO ALL INTERESTED Business Name Statement 316 business on 07/2020. must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires This statement was filed COLDWATER CANYON PERSONS: I declare that all information 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of AVENUE UNIT E, SHERMAN The address of the court is Petitioner Ariel Lea Affidavit of Identity form. 111 North Hill Street, Los in this statement is true and The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on OAKS, CA 91401; State of Greenspan filed a petition correct. (A registrant who statement pursuant to Section 01/25/2021. Incorporation: CA Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley with this court for a decree does not of itself authorize Mosk Courthouse declares as true any material the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted by changing names as follows: matter pursuant to Section in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section a limited liability company A copy of this Order to Show Ariel Lea Greenspan to Ariel Fictitious Business Name Cause shall be published at 17913 of the Business and in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant(s) started doing Lea Kivitz Professions code that the Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires business on N/A. least once each week for four The Court orders that all another under Federal, State, successive weeks prior to registrant knows to be false or common law (See Section Statement must be filed at the end of five years from I declare that all information persons interested in this is guilty of a misdemeanor before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and the date set for hearing on matter appear before this 14411 et seq., Business and the petition in the following punishable by a fine not to Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who court at the hearing indicated exceed one thousand dollars Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material newspaper of general below to show cause, if any, Original Filing circulation, printed in this ($1,000)). 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section why the petition for change of I-DEAL INC. Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and county: Los Angeles Sentinel name should not be granted. CNS-3440576# Date: Jan 14, 2021 S/ GAIL C WIGGAN, CFO LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 40 days after any change Professions code that the Any person objecting to the This statement was filed does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false Elaine Lu name changes described Judge of the Superior Court with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor above must file a written Los Angeles County on NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 objection that includes the CNS-3438474# 01/13/2021. File No. 2021031280 in violation of the rights of in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars LOS ANGELES SENTINEL reasons for the objection at NOTICE-In accordance with The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). least two court days before Subdivision (a) of Section (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name LATER LIFE LIVING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the matter is scheduled to 17920, a Fictitious Name PROMAC GROUP, 6709 LA 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed S/ MARTHA HEEBNER, CEO FOR CHANGE OF NAME be heard and must appear Statement generally expires TIJERA BLVD STE 219, Los Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed Case No. 21STCP00124 at the hearing to show cause at the end of five years from Angeles, CA 90045 County of Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of Superior Court of California, why the petition should not be the date on which it was filed LOS ANGELES 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 Business Name Statement Los Angeles County on County of Los Angeles granted. If no written objection in the office of the County Registered owner(s): CNS-3440457# must be accompanied by the 01/14/2021. Petition of: Sun Young Park is timely filed, the court may Clerk, except, as provided STEVEN MCALLISTER, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. NOTICE-In accordance with for Change of Name grant the petition without a in Subdivision (b) of Section 4670 W. 63RD STREET, LOS The filing of this statement Subdivision (a) of Section TO ALL INTERESTED hearing. 17920, where it expires ANGELES, CA 90043 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize 17920, a Fictitious Name PERSONS: Notice of Hearing: 40 days after any change PEGGY TOY, 4670 W. 63RD NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a Statement generally expires Petitioner Sun Young Park Date: 03/02/2021, Time: 11:00 in the facts set forth in the STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA File No. 2021014523 Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from filed a petition with this court a.m., Dept.: 74 statement pursuant to Section 90043 The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of the date on which it was filed for a decree changing names The address of the court is 17913 other than a change This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, in the office of the County as follows: 111 North Hill Street, Los in the residence address of a General Partnership SOLID FINE ART SERVICES, or common law (See Section Clerk, except, as provided Sun Young Park to Scarlett Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley a registered owner. A new The registrant(s) started doing 2224 WEST 29TH PLACE, 14411 et seq., Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section Sun Park Mosk Courthouse Fictitious Business Name business on 02/1998. LOS ANGELES, CA 90018 Professions Code). 17920, where it expires The Court orders that all A copy of this Order to Show Statement must be filed I declare that all information County of LOS ANGELES Original Filing 40 days after any change persons interested in this Cause shall be published at before the expiration. Effective in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 in the facts set forth in the matter appear before this least once each week for four January 1, 2014, the Fictitious correct. (A registrant who JOHN ZANE ZAPPAS, 2224 CNS-3438531# statement pursuant to Section court at the hearing indicated successive weeks prior to Business Name Statement declares as true any material WEST 29TH PLACE, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change below to show cause, if any, the date set for hearing on must be accompanied by the matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90018 in the residence address of why the petition for change of the petition in the following Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new name should not be granted. newspaper of general The filing of this statement Professions code that the an Individual NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Any person objecting to the circulation, printed in this does not of itself authorize registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2021009783 Statement must be filed name changes described county: L.A. Sentinel the use in this state of a is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 11/2020. The following person(s) is before the expiration. Effective above must file a written Date: 07/31/2020 Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious objection that includes the Michelle W. Court in violation of the rights of exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and MOVEMENT HOODIES, Business Name Statement reasons for the objection at Judge of the Superior Court correct. (A registrant who 19507 ASTOR PLACE, LOS 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 another under Federal, State, ($1,000)). must be accompanied by the least two court days before or common law (See Section S/ STEVEN MCALLISTER, declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 91324 County Affidavit of Identity form. CNS-3436387# matter pursuant to Section of LOS ANGELES the matter is scheduled to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and Partner The filing of this statement be heard and must appear Professions Code). This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize at the hearing to show cause Original Filing with the County Clerk of Professions code that the PEREZ-JORDAN LLC, the use in this state of a ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE registrant knows to be false 19507 ASTOR PLACE, LOS why the petition should not be FOR CHANGE OF NAME 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 Los Angeles County on Fictitious Business Name granted. If no written objection CNS-3440619# 02/04/2021. is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES, CA 91324; State in violation of the rights of Case No. 20STCP04246 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL punishable by a fine not to of Incorporation: CA is timely filed, the court may Superior Court of California, NOTICE-In accordance with another under Federal, State, grant the petition without a Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by or common law (See Section County of Los Angeles FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ($1,000)). a limited liability company hearing. Petition of: David Kivitz and 17920, a Fictitious Name 14411 et seq., Business and Notice of Hearing: NAME STATEMENT Statement generally expires S/ JOHN ZANE ZAPPAS, The registrant(s) started doing Professions Code). Ariel Lea Greenspan on File No. 2021011573 Owner business on 10/2020. THURSDAY,C-5 LA SENTINEL.NET JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS THURSDAY, ANGELES SENTINEL FEBRUARY 11, A-72021

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Original Filing ($1,000)). 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code that the Temporary work consists of on February 25, 2021, by should appear at the hearing 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 S/ CATHERINE ANDERSON, Professions Code). registrant knows to be false shoring, excavation support 4:00 p.m. DBE subconsultant and state your objections or CNS-3436275# CEO Original Filing is guilty of a misdemeanor systems and provide traffic participation is encouraged file written objections with the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7, This statement was filed punishable by a fine not to control features. to meet contract DBE goal court before the hearing. Your with the County Clerk of 2/11/21 exceed one thousand dollars of 14%. To access RFP FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CNS-3424984# appearance may be in person Los Angeles County on LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ($1,000)). documents, visit link at https:// NAME STATEMENT 01/04/2021. S The project cost estimate is $ dpw.lacounty.gov/contracts/ or by your attorney. File No. 2021004221 NOTICE-In accordance with This statement was filed 65,000,000 to $ 75,000,000. opportunities.aspx. For IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR The following person(s) is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Subdivision (a) of Section NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of additional information, call or a contingent creditor of (are) doing business as: 17920, a Fictitious Name Los Angeles County on (626) 458-2180. 1. SHOPASALI, 2. ASALI, File No. 2020202066 the decedent, you must file Statement generally expires 11/18/2020. Special requirements: All work 2/11/21 3. JIE CONSULTING, 101 The following person(s) is CNS-3436404# your claim with the court and at the end of five years from (are) doing business as: NOTICE-In accordance with associated with this project mail a copy to the personal S. WILLOWBROOK AVE. the date on which it was filed Subdivision (a) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL #450, COMPTON, CA 90220 INSURANCE PAYMENT will be done while maintaining representative appointed by in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name rail operations. With high County of LOS ANGELES SERVICES, 6200 the court within the later of Clerk, except, as provided CANOGA AVE, SUITE Statement generally expires volume traffic throughout the Articles of Incorporation or in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from either (1) four months from Organization Number: LLC/AI 400, WOODLAND HILLS, day, various constraints shall 17920, where it expires CA 91367 County of LOS the date on which it was filed be adhered to and all work PROBATE the date of first issuance of No 4612063 40 days after any change in the office of the County Registered owner(s): ANGELES will require multiple phasing letters to a general personal in the facts set forth in the Articles of Incorporation or Clerk, except, as provided and sequencing to maintain representative, as defined in TOSOC INCORPORATED, statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section 101 S. WILLOWBROOK AVE. Organization Number: XXX business operations and section 58(b) of the California 17913 other than a change Registered owner(s): 17920, where it expires vehicular and truck access. NOTICE OF PETITION #450, COMPTON, CA 90220; in the residence address of 40 days after any change Probate Code, or (2) 60 days State of Incorporation: CA INPUT 1, LLC, 6200 Contractor must comply with TO ADMINISTER a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the all environmental mitigation from the date of mailing or This business is conducted by CANOGA AVE, SUITE 400, ESTATE OF: personal delivery to you of a Fictitious Business Name WOODLAND HILLS, CA statement pursuant to Section measures. a Corporation Statement must be filed 17913 other than a change JAMES HENRY notice under section 9052 of The registrant(s) started doing 91367; XXX before the expiration. Effective This business is conducted by in the residence address of WESLEY the California Probate Code. business on N/A. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious a registered owner. A new I declare that all information a Corporation Contractor shall possess a CASE NO. Other California statutes and Business Name Statement The registrant(s) started doing Fictitious Business Name valid California Contractor’s 20STPB02221 legal authority may affect in this statement is true and must be accompanied by the Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who business on 05/2013. Class A license. To all heirs, beneficiaries, your rights as a creditor. You Affidavit of Identity form. I declare that all information before the expiration. Effective declares as true any material The filing of this statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious creditors, contingent creditors, may want to consult with an matter pursuant to Section in this statement is true and and persons who may does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement Contractors and attorney knowledgeable in 17913 of the Business and correct. (A registrant who otherwise be interested in the the use in this state of a declares as true any material must be accompanied by the subcontractors who bid or California law. Professions code that the Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. WILL or estate, or both of registrant knows to be false matter pursuant to Section work on this PROJECT must YOU MAY EXAMINE the file in violation of the rights of 17913 of the Business and The filing of this statement register and pay an annual JAMES HENRY WESLEY. kept by the court. If you are is guilty of a misdemeanor another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize punishable by a fine not to Professions code that the fee to the Department of A PETITION FOR PROBATE a person interested in the or common law (See Section registrant knows to be false the use in this state of a Industrial Relations. All has been filed by DIANE exceed one thousand dollars 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name estate, you may file with the ($1,000)). is guilty of a misdemeanor persons performing the work WESLEY SMITH in the court a Request for Special Professions Code). in violation of the rights of shall be paid not less than TOSOC INCORPORATED punishable by a fine not to Superior Court of California, Notice (form DE-154) of the Renewal Filing exceed one thousand dollars another under Federal, State, the General Prevailing Wage S/ ERICA HARRIS, CEO 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 or common law (See Section County of LOS ANGELES. filing of an inventory and This statement was filed CNS-3436193# ($1,000)). Determination prepared INPUT 1, LLC 14411 et seq., Business and by the Director of Industrial THE PETITION FOR appraisal of estate assets with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). Los Angeles County on S/ JEFFREY S. Relations pursuant to the PROBATE requests that or of any petition or account Original Filing California Labor Code. The DIANE WESLEY SMITH 01/07/2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS GREENBAUM, MANAGER 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, as provided in Probate Code NOTICE-In accordance with NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed 2/11/21 AGENCY’s Labor Compliance be appointed as personal section 1250. A Request Subdivision (a) of Section File No. 2020208992 with the County Clerk of CNS-3422959# Program will be enforced. representative to administer for Special Notice form is 17920, a Fictitious Name The following person(s) is Los Angeles County on LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the estate of the decedent. available from the court clerk. Statement generally expires (are) doing business as: 12/01/2020. THE PETITION requests the NOTICE-In accordance with The AGENCY has established In Pro Per Petitioner at the end of five years from HUMANRACE, 10960 decedent’s WILL and codicils, the date on which it was filed WILSHIRE BLVD. 5TH FL., Subdivision (a) of Section a goal of 10%for Small RAQUEL COFER in the office of the County LOS ANGELES, CA 90024 17920, a Fictitious Name GOVERNMENT Business Enterprise (SBE) if any, be admitted to probate. 3511 W. 113TH STREET Clerk, except, as provided County of LOS ANGELES Statement generally expires participation on this Contract. The WILL and any codicils are INGLEWOOD CA 90303 in Subdivision (b) of Section Articles of Incorporation or at the end of five years from The established SBE goal available for examination in 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 the date on which it was filed percentage is based on the file kept by the court. CNS-3438545# 17920, where it expires Organization Number: XXX LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change Registered owner(s): in the office of the County the Total Bid Amount (total NOTICE INVITING SEALED A HEARING on the petition in the facts set forth in the HUMAN RACE PW, LLC., Clerk, except, as provided Contract dollar value, will be held in this court as in Subdivision (b) of Section BIDS excluding bid allowance NOTICE OF PETITION statement pursuant to Section 10960 WILSHIRE BLVD. follows: 03/08/21 at 9:30AM 17913 other than a change 5TH FL., LOS ANGELES, CA 17920, where it expires FOR FULLERTON ROAD items). TO ADMINISTER in the residence address of 90024; XXX 40 days after any change GRADE SEPARATION in Dept. 2D located at 111 ESTATE OF: a registered owner. A new This business is conducted by in the facts set forth in the PROJECT IFB-3 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, GLENN EDWARD Fictitious Business Name a limited liability company statement pursuant to Section STATE PROJECT NO. TCIF SBE firms will be afforded CA 90012 6303(042) WHITMORE SR. Statement must be filed The registrant(s) started doing 17913 other than a change full opportunity to submit bids IF YOU OBJECT to the CASE NO. before the expiration. Effective business on 07/2020. in the residence address of SGVCOG CONTRACT NO. in response to this Notice 21-01 granting of the petition, you 20STPB10103 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious I declare that all information a registered owner. A new and will not be discriminated should appear at the hearing Fictitious Business Name against on the basis of To all heirs, beneficiaries, Business Name Statement in this statement is true and and state your objections or must be accompanied by the correct. (A registrant who Statement must be filed race, color, national origin, creditors, contingent Affidavit of Identity form. declares as true any material before the expiration. Effective Located in: The County ancestry, sex, or religion in file written objections with the creditors, and persons who The filing of this statement matter pursuant to Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious of Los Angeles & City of any consideration leading to court before the hearing. Your may otherwise be interested Industry does not of itself authorize 17913 of the Business and Business Name Statement the award of the contract. appearance may be in person in the WILL or estate, or the use in this state of a Professions code that the must be accompanied by the or by your attorney. both of GLENN EDWARD Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false Affidavit of Identity form. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR PUBLIC NOTICE IS WHITMORE SR.. in violation of the rights of is guilty of a misdemeanor The filing of this statement Mandatory Pre-Bid or a contingent creditor of does not of itself authorize HEREBY GIVEN that the Conferences and site walks A PETITION FOR PROBATE another under Federal, State, punishable by a fine not to the decedent, you must file or common law (See Section exceed one thousand dollars the use in this state of a San Gabriel Valley Council (Mandatory for Prime has been filed by JUDITH E. 14411 et seq., Business and ($1,000)). Fictitious Business Name of Governments, (as Contractors) will be held on your claim with the court and WHITMORE HAWKINS in the Professions Code). HUMAN RACE PW, LLC in violation of the rights of “AGENCY”), invites sealed Tuesday, February 16, 2021, mail a copy to the personal Superior Court of California, Original Filing S/ PHARRELL WILLIAMS, another under Federal, State, bids for the above-stated Wednesday, February 17, representative appointed by project (as “PROJECT”) County of LOS ANGELES. 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 MANAGING MEMBER or common law (See Section 2021, and Thursday, February the court within the later of THE PETITION FOR CNS-3436267# This statement was filed 14411 et seq., Business and and will receive such bids 18, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at either (1) four months from LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the Fullerton Road Grade PROBATE requests that with the County Clerk of Professions Code). the Fullerton Road Grade the date of first issuance of Original Filing Separation Project Site Office, Separation Project Site Office, JUDITH E. WHITMORE Los Angeles County on letters to a general personal FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 12/08/2020. 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1210 Fullerton Road, City of 1210 Fullerton Road, City of HAWKINS be appointed as NAME STATEMENT NOTICE-In accordance with 2/11/21 Industry, CA 91748, Attention: Industry, CA 91748. Bidders representative, as defined in personal representative to File No. 2021000185 CNS-3423108# Contracts Manager, up to but section 58(b) of the California Subdivision (a) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL are required to attend only administer the estate of the The following person(s) is 17920, a Fictitious Name not later than 2:00 p.m., April one of the conference dates. Probate Code, or (2) 60 days (are) doing business as: 6, 2021, at which time they will decedent. Statement generally expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Because of space restrictions from the date of mailing or THE PETITION requests the T.C. TAX SERVICE, 9451 LA at the end of five years from be publicly opened. and social distancing personal delivery to you of a SALLE AVE, LOS ANGELES, NAME STATEMENT decedent’s WILL and codicils, the date on which it was filed File No. 2020185352 requirements, reservations notice under section 9052 of CA 90047 County of LOS for the Conferences will be if any, be admitted to probate. in the office of the County The following person(s) is the California Probate Code. ANGELES Clerk, except, as provided All bid documents, plans required on a first come first The WILL and any codicils are Mailing Address: P.O. BOX (are) doing business as: and specifications will be Other California statutes and in Subdivision (b) of Section COYOTE SUPPLY served basis. There will be available for examination in 6153, COMPTON, CA 90224 17920, where it expires available for download via a limit of 2 people per firm legal authority may affect the file kept by the court. Registered owner(s): COMPANY, 5263 WOODLAKE 40 days after any change the AGENCY’s online bidding unless spots do not fill up. your rights as a creditor. You THE PETITION requests CATHERINE ANDERSON, AVE, WOODLAND HILLS, systems, Plantebids. To in the facts set forth in the CA 91367 County of LOS Please contact the AGENCY’s may want to consult with an authority to administer the 216 E MYRRH STREET, statement pursuant to Section receive information regarding Contracts Manager to make attorney knowledgeable in COMPTON, CA 90220 ANGELES this IFB, firms must have estate under the Independent 17913 other than a change Registered owner(s): your reservation by no later California law. This business is conducted by registered and download than February 12, 2021. The Administration of Estates Act. in the residence address of DAVIS ROBINSON, YOU MAY EXAMINE the file an Individual a registered owner. A new the documents from the AGENCY may arrange more (This authority will allow the The registrant(s) started doing 5263 WOODLAKE AVE, AGENCY’s online bidding kept by the court. If you are Fictitious Business Name WOODLAND HILLS, CA Pre-Bid Conferences and site personal representative to business on 09/2005. Statement must be filed system. Please visit our walks based on the number of a person interested in the take many actions without I declare that all information 91367 website (https://www.sgvcog. estate, you may file with the before the expiration. Effective This business is conducted by reservation requests. obtaining court approval. in this statement is true and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious org/contracts-opportunities) court a Request for Special correct. (A registrant who an Individual for registration details. Before taking certain very Business Name Statement The registrant(s) started doing Notice (form DE-154) of the important actions, however, declares as true any material must be accompanied by the Bidder’s attendance will be matter pursuant to Section business on N/A. filing of an inventory and the personal representative Affidavit of Identity form. I declare that all information documented through sign- appraisal of estate assets 17913 of the Business and The filing of this statement Project Location and in sheets at this event. will be required to give notice Professions code that the in this statement is true and Description: The PROJECT or of any petition or account does not of itself authorize correct. (A registrant who Bidders who do not attend to interested persons unless registrant knows to be false the use in this state of a is to complete a partially and sign in may be deemed as provided in Probate Code they have waived notice or is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name completed project. The nonresponsive. section 1250. A Request consented to the proposed punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section PROJECT is located in the in violation of the rights of 17913 of the Business and for Special Notice form is action.) The independent exceed one thousand dollars another under Federal, State, City of Industry crossing the available from the court clerk. ($1,000)). Professions code that the administration authority will be or common law (See Section Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Bids must be prepared on the In Pro Per Petitioner S/ CATHERINE ANDERSON, registrant knows to be false Los Angeles Subdivision and granted unless an interested 14411 et seq., Business and is guilty of a misdemeanor approved Bid Proposal forms DIANE WESLEY SMITH CEO Professions Code). Metrolink (Riverside Line) at (Part C) in conformance with person files an objection to This statement was filed punishable by a fine not to UPRR milepost (MP) 21.43. 48NLE CONTE CIRCLE Original Filing exceed one thousand dollars the Instructions to Bidders the petition and shows good with the County Clerk of 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, 1/7, This project eliminates the and submitted in a sealed SAN FRANCISCO CA 94124 cause why the court should Los Angeles County on ($1,000)). 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 2/11/21 existing at-grade crossing envelope plainly marked on not grant the authority. 01/04/2021. CNS-3425050# S/ DAVIS ROBINSON, at this location through CNS-3440429# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL OWNER the outside with all necessary LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A HEARING on the petition NOTICE-In accordance with construction of a combination information, including the Subdivision (a) of Section This statement was filed of railroad flyover and roadway will be held in this court as FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of solicitation reference number, NOTICE OF PETITION 17920, a Fictitious Name underpass. A Railroad Street the bid due date and bid time. follows: 02/25/21 at 8:30AM Statement generally expires NAME STATEMENT Los Angeles County on overcrossing and pedestrian TO ADMINISTER in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. File No. 2020194315 11/12/2020. No modification to the bid at the end of five years from bridge south of the railroad forms is permitted. ESTATE OF: HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA the date on which it was filed The following person(s) is NOTICE-In accordance with bridge will be constructed. Subdivision (a) of Section ROSALIND YVONNE 90012 in the office of the County (are) doing business as: MURPHY Clerk, except, as provided WILD SPICE WARDROBE, 17920, a Fictitious Name IF YOU OBJECT to the Statement generally expires The bid must be accompanied CASE NO. granting of the petition, you in Subdivision (b) of Section 10522 ZELZAH AVE., Project Limits: Fullerton Road GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344 at the end of five years from by a Bid Guarantee consisting 20STPB07342 should appear at the hearing 17920, where it expires will be lowered beneath the of cash, or a certified or 40 days after any change County of LOS ANGELES the date on which it was filed To all heirs, beneficiaries, and state your objections or in the office of the County UPRR railroad from 600 ft cashier’s check, or Bidder’s in the facts set forth in the Registered owner(s): north of Railroad Street to 300 creditors, contingent file written objections with the CRISTINA JANET TENE, Clerk, except, as provided bond, made payable to the statement pursuant to Section ft. south of Gale Avenue. Gale AGENCY for an amount no creditors, and persons who court before the hearing. Your 17913 other than a change 10522 ZELZAH AVE., in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires Avenue will be lowered from less than ten percent (10%) of may otherwise be interested appearance may be in person in the residence address of GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344 400 ft east of Fullerton Road to This business is conducted by 40 days after any change the Total Bid Amount issued in the WILL or estate, or or by your attorney. a registered owner. A new 400 ft west of Fullerton Road by a surety approved by the Fictitious Business Name an Individual in the facts set forth in the both of ROSALIND YVONNE IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR statement pursuant to Section This project also includes State of California. All bids MURPHY. Statement must be filed The registrant(s) started doing roadway improvements or a contingent creditor of business on 12/2019. 17913 other than a change shall remain valid for one A PETITION FOR PROBATE before the expiration. Effective (reconstruction, widening and hundred eighty (180) days the decedent, you must file January 1, 2014, the Fictitious I declare that all information in the residence address of has been filed by RAQUEL your claim with the court and a registered owner. A new realignment) for: from the date bids are publicly Business Name Statement in this statement is true and COFER in the Superior Court mail a copy to the personal correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name opened. The AGENCY must be accompanied by the reserves the right to reject of California, County of LOS representative appointed by Affidavit of Identity form. declares as true any material Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective - Fullerton Road: from any or all bids, to waive any ANGELES. the court within the later of The filing of this statement matter pursuant to Section Rowland/San Jose Street to 17913 of the Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious minor irregularity and to take THE PETITION FOR either (1) four months from does not of itself authorize Pomona Freeway (Route 60) all bids under advisement the use in this state of a Professions code that the Business Name Statement PROBATE requests that the date of first issuance of must be accompanied by the eastbound off-ramp; for a period not to exceed RAQUEL COFER AND Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false - Pomona Freeway (Route 60) letters to a general personal is guilty of a misdemeanor Affidavit of Identity form. one hundred eighty (180) CICELY MURPHY-MORGAN in violation of the rights of westbound on and off-ramps days or such further period representative, as defined in another under Federal, State, punishable by a fine not to The filing of this statement be appointed as personal does not of itself authorize at Fullerton Road. as the Bidders may agree section 58(b) of the California or common law (See Section exceed one thousand dollars representative to administer ($1,000)). the use in this state of a to in writing. Contract award Probate Code, or (2) 60 days 14411 et seq., Business and will be made to the lowest the estate of the decedent. Professions Code). S Fictitious Business Name from the date of mailing or This statement was filed in violation of the rights of Project Scope Items: The responsive and responsible THE PETITION requests personal delivery to you of a Renewal Filing project work includes, but is 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 with the County Clerk of another under Federal, State, bidder. The lowest bid shall authority to administer the notice under section 9052 of CNS-3436250# Los Angeles County on or common law (See Section not limited to the construction be the lowest bid price as estate under the Independent of typical street features such the California Probate Code. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 11/20/2020. 14411 et seq., Business and identified as the TOTAL Administration of Estates Act. as curb, gutter, sidewalk, BID AMOUNT IN FIGURES Other California statutes and NOTICE-In accordance with Professions Code). (This authority will allow the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original Filing roadway structural section, (SCHEDULE A + SCHEDULE legal authority may affect Subdivision (a) of Section personal representative to NAME STATEMENT 17920, a Fictitious Name 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20, landscape and irrigation and B) in the Bid Proposal (Part your rights as a creditor. You File No. 2021000149 Statement generally expires 2/11/21 site improvements. Demolition C) without consideration of take many actions without may want to consult with an The following person(s) is CNS-3423040# and excavation for underpass the prices on the additive or obtaining court approval. at the end of five years from LOS ANGELES SENTINEL attorney knowledgeable in (are) doing business as: the date on which it was filed bridge substructure elements, deductive items. Before taking certain very California law. ALL CHILDREN UNITE, in the office of the County construction of piles, pile important actions, however, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS caps, abutments, columns YOU MAY EXAMINE the file 9451 LA SALLE AVE, LOS Clerk, except, as provided the personal representative NAME STATEMENT and column bent, 93’ wide For clarifications on this kept by the court. If you are ANGELES, CA 90047 County in Subdivision (b) of Section will be required to give notice of LOS ANGELES File No. 2020190856 UPRR two-track steel bridge, bid please contact Memo a person interested in the 17920, where it expires The following person(s) is to interested persons unless Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 40 days after any change 52’ wide Railroad Street Ponce, Contracts Manager at estate, you may file with the 6153, COMPTON, CA 90224 (are) doing business as: concrete bridge, prefabricated [email protected]. they have waived notice or court a Request for Special in the facts set forth in the GLOBAL CREATIONS, 464 Registered owner(s): statement pursuant to Section steel pedestrian bridge, partial consented to the proposed Notice (form DE-154) of the CATHERINE ANDERSON, MIDVALE AVE APT 2, LOS demolition and reconstruction action.) The independent 17913 other than a change ANGELES, CA 90024 County filing of an inventory and 216 E MYRRH STREET, in the residence address of of a multi-use path BY ORDER of the AGENCY administration authority will be of LOS ANGELES undercrossing, earth retaining appraisal of estate assets COMPTON, CA 90220 a registered owner. A new dated February 2, 2021. granted unless an interested Registered owner(s): structures, pump station, 2/4, 2/11/21 or of any petition or account This business is conducted by Fictitious Business Name person files an objection to an Individual NANDHINIKRISHNA groundwater pump, grading, CNS-3436675# as provided in Probate Code Statement must be filed GOPIKRISHNA, 464 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the petition and shows good The registrant(s) started doing before the expiration. Effective preparing site within UPRR section 1250. A Request business on 01/2003. MIDVALE AVE APT 2, LOS right-of-way and construct cause why the court should for Special Notice form is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ANGELES, CA 90024 REQUEST FOR I declare that all information Business Name Statement shoofly tracks, storm drain not grant the authority. available from the court clerk. in this statement is true and This business is conducted by realignment, culverts, sewer PROPOSALS Notice is A HEARING on the petition must be accompanied by the an Individual given that proposals for the In Pro Per Petitioner correct. (A registrant who Affidavit of Identity form. siphon with airline, relocation will be held in this court as The registrant(s) started doing of fiber optic lines, utility On-Call Engineering Design JUDITH E. WHITMORE declares as true any material The filing of this statement follows: 03/15/21 at 8:30AM matter pursuant to Section business on N/A. casings, install street and and Support Services – HAWKINS does not of itself authorize I declare that all information Transportation Core Service in Dept. 67 located at 111 14831 SEPTO ST. 17913 of the Business and the use in this state of a lot lighting, installation of Professions code that the in this statement is true and temporary and permanent Area for Federally-funded N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, MISSION HILLS CA 91345 Fictitious Business Name correct. (A registrant who and Non-Federally funded 1/28, 2/4, 2/11/21 registrant knows to be false in violation of the rights of signals and modifications, CA 90012 is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material signing and striping, projects (BRC0000148) will IF YOU OBJECT to the CNS-3436265# another under Federal, State, matter pursuant to Section be received by the County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL punishable by a fine not to or common law (See Section protection and/or relocation of granting of the petition, you exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and existing dry and wet utilities. of Los Angeles Public Works THURSDAY,A-6 LOS FEBRUARY ANGELES 11, SENTINEL 2021 NEWSNEWS LOS ANGELESTHURSDAY,JANUARY SENTINEL 9,C-6 2014 Celebration of Life Lawrence “Larry” Massengale Thomas C. McLurkin, Sr.

School. At Crenshaw, Lar- Second Lieutenant in ry was a charismatic leader the Army Air Corps. He who excelled as a football received his flight train- star and was student body ing and was assigned to president. He maintained the 477th Bombardment a relationship with his foot- Group as a navigator- ball teammates throughout bombardier. He was his life. Honorably Discharged in Lawrence attended Pep- 1946, returned to UCSB perdine University Los and earned a BA in 1948. Angeles. He was student Thomas then enrolled at body president, received USC to obtain his MS in the distinguished “Who’s Education. Who in American Universi- While at USC, he met ties & Colleges” award and Willie Mae O’Connor and graduated in 1976 with a BS they were wed on August degree in Political Science. 4, 1950 in Baton Rouge, He was a successful entre- LA. The newlyweds preneur operating Complete settled in Los Angeles to Auto Detail, Inc. for over 40 raise their family. They years. Thomas C. McLurkin, Sr. had five children: Thom- Larry made his peaceful November 14, 1921 – January 14, 2021 as, Jr., Kandice, Patrice, transition on Wednesday, Oren and Charles. December 2, 2020. A lov- Thomas Cornelius ther was re-assigned to Ft. Thomas rose through ing Husband, Father, Broth- McLurkin, Sr. was born Huachuca, Arizona. the ranks of LAUSD, er, on November 14, 1921 Upon high school grad- ultimately becoming a Brother-in-Law, Uncle, in the Philippine Islands; uation in 1939, he moved principal in 1965. He was Grandfather, and Loyal the third of seven children to California to attend Pas- also a co-founder of the Friend, he will truly be born to Dr. Robert McLur- adena City College, where Council of Black Admin- Lawrence “Larry” Massengale missed. kin and Rosario McLurkin. he received his AA degree istrators and served as its December 16, 1954 ~ December 2, 2020 A Virtual Memorial will be His father was a member in 1941; then transferred President. held Saturday, January 30, of the Army Medical Corp to UC Santa Barbara. His Thomas recently cel- Lawrence Cornell Massen- Dorothy J. Massengale. 2021 at 2:00 pm. for the 10th Calvary Unit education was put on hold ebrated his 99th birthday gale was born in Los An- After graduating from Hor- Please email your request (The Buffalo Soldiers) and when drafted into the US last November. He will geles, CA on December 16, ace Mann Junior High, he to: massengaleLC1@gmail. his mother was Filipina. Army during WWII. be dearly missed. 1954, the son of Joe D. and attended Crenshaw High com Soon after his birth, his fa- Thomas became a Morris, Edith H. Morris “Edi”

Morris, Edith H. Morris in School Administration Bethune Middle School. smile and spirit will be “Edi” was born Decem- from Pepperdine Universi- She received NUMEROUS missed by ALL. She is sur- ber 9, 1940, in Cleveland, ty. Always an educator with awards, including, Educa- vived by her Sister, Kather- Ohio to Kenneth A. Morris, the Los Angeles Unified tor or the Year-Region 8, as ine Huante; Brother, Ken- Sr. and Wilhelmina Mor- School District (LAUSD), well as Administrator of the neth A. Morris, Jr.; Nieces, ris. The family relocated Ms. Morris loved her stu- Year. Upon retirement, Ms. Karen Huante-Alexander from Louisville, Kentucky dents, while her staff loved Morris Co-Founded Teach and Julie Young (Craig); to Los Angeles, CA where her. She enjoyed uplift- Academy Charter School, Nephew, Kenneth A. Mor- she attended Virginia Road ing and encouraging stu- where she poured her ris III; and Great Nephews, Elementary School, Mt. dents, letting them know heart and soul into the cur- Kirk J. Alexander, Jr. Ka- Vernon Elementary School that they could accomplish riculum. Ms. Morris was meron R. Alexander, and and graduated from Dorsey ANYTHING. Ms. Morris LOVED by her students, Bryce Young. Edi was laid High School. She received gave 36 years to LAUSD. staff, and the community to rest at Inglewood Park a B.A. from Cal State Los Ms. Morris retired as The that she served for so many Cemetery, Inglewood, CA. Angeles, and her M.A. Principal at Mary McLeod years. Ms. Morris’ warm Morris, Edith H. Morris “Edi”

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Associated Press contender but shouldn’t heavyweight division at the take bets on the fight. suddenly had an entourage Michael Spinks would have been a contender at 1976 Olympics in Montre- “In that fight everything as big as one that Ali had,” go on to win the heavy- Leon Spinks, who won all,” promoter Bob Arum Arum said. “We were all weight title himself in Olympic gold and then said Saturday. ”He was just staying at the same hotel in 1985, defending it three shocked the boxing world an opponent but somehow New Orleans for the times before being knocked by beating Muhammad Ali he found a way to win that rematch and one morning I out by Mike Tyson in 91 to win the heavyweight title fight.” was coming down to break- seconds in their 1988 fight in only his eighth pro fight, Spinks would lose the fast and Leon got in the ele- in Atlantic City. By then, has died. He was 67. rematch to Ali in New vator and collapsed on the the best part of Leon’s Spinks, who lived his Orleans and fought for the floor. Obviously he had career was over, though he later years in Las Vegas, title only once after that, been out drinking and I would fight until losing a died Friday night, accord- when he was stopped in the said, `Leon, are you crazy, December 1995 fight ing to a release from a pub- third round in 1981 by you’re fighting in just a few against Fred Houpe in St. lic relations firm. He had Larry Holmes. He contin- days.’ He said `What do Louis. been battling prostate and ued fighting on and off into you mean? I’m just coming After moving to Las other cancers. the mid-1990s, finishing in from roadwork.’” Vegas, Spinks was married His wife, Brenda Glur with a record of 26-17-3. Among the notable peo- to Brenda Glur Spinks in Spinks, and a few close Spinks, with a big grin ple in Spinks’ entourage 2011. The two were often friends and other family that often showed off his was Lawrence Tureaud, seen at boxing-related members were by his side missing front teeth, was who would later be known activities, including Spinks’ when he passed away. popular among boxing fans as the actor Mr. T and 2017 induction into the A lovable heavyweight for both his win over Ali served as bodyguard for the Nevada Boxing Hall of with a drinking problem, and his easygoing personal- champion. Fame. Spinks beat Ali by decision ity. But he burned through AP PHOTO/MIKE GROLL, FILE Spinks was born July “He was happy go In this June 12, 2011, file photo, former heavyweight box- in a 15-round fight in 1978 his earnings quickly, and at 11, 1953, in St. Louis, lucky, the salt of the earth,” ing champion Leon Spinks waves during a Boxing Hall of to win the title. He was one point after retiring was Fame parade in Canastota, N.Y. Former heavyweight raised in poverty along with Arum said, chuckling at the unranked at the time, and working as a custodian at a champion Leon Spinks Jr. died Friday night, Feb. 5, 2021, picked as an opponent YMCA in Nebraska, clean- after battling prostate and other cancers. He was 67.

al, beating Sixto Soria of clicked,” Arum said. “He Cuba in an upset to become came in with a game plan one of five U.S. fighters to and he beat Ali. It wasn’t win gold. His brother, that Ali wasn’t at his best, Michael, who would later but Leon shocked every- become heavyweight body with how good Leon champion himself, won the was.” middleweight gold, and Suddenly, Spinks was Sugar Ray Leonard took the the heavyweight champion welterweight title. of the world at the age of Spinks was hardly spec- 25. tacular after turning pro, “I’m not The Greatest,” winning six of his first Spinks said afterward. “Just AP PHOTO/FILE In this Feb. 15, 1978, file photo, Leon Spinks, right, con- seven fights. Just four the latest.” nects with a right hook to Muhammad Ali, during the late months before he met Ali, Arum was in the dress- rounds of their championship fight in Las Vegas. he could manage just a ing room with Ali after the draw with journeyman fight, and said Ali directed because Ali was looking for ing locker rooms. Scott LeDoux and he was- him to sign Spinks to a an easy fight. He later was part of a n’t on anyone’s radar in the quick rematch. The two He got anything but group of ex-fighters who heavyweight title picture. fought seven months later that, with an unorthodox had their brains studied by But Ali was coming off in a prime-time fight on Spinks swarming over Ali the Cleveland Clinic Lou a brutal fight with Earnie CBS that set television throughout the fight on his Ruvo Center for Brain Shavers and wasn’t looking viewing records at the time, way to a stunning win by Health in Las Vegas. Spinks forward to what would have with nearly half the country split decision. The two met was found to have brain been a mandatory bout tuning in. seven months later at the damage caused by a combi- against Ken Norton, whom Ali took the rematch AP PHOTO/LENNY IGNELZI, FILE Superdome in New nation of taking punches to he had already fought three more seriously than he did In this Feb. 15, 1978, file photo, Leon Spinks celebrates as Orleans, with Ali taking the the head and heavy drink- times and who seemed to the first fight, winning a his entourage holds him aloft after his 15-round split deci- decision this time before a ing, though he functioned have Ali’s number. Instead, decision though Spinks was sion victory over world heavyweight boxing champion record indoor boxing crowd well enough to do auto- he sought an easy mark for competitive. Spinks might Muhammad Ali in Las Vegas. of 72,000 and a national tel- graph sessions and other a fight that was to be have been better, Arum evision audience estimated events late in his life. nationally televised on said, but enjoyed the life of his brother Michael. After memories. “Leon was nutty at 90 million people. “He was a good soul,” ABC, even knowing he being heavyweight champi- discovering boxing both but you couldn’t get angry “It was one of the most said Gene Kilroy, who was would be stripped of one of on too much and partied brothers became top ama- at the guy. He never meant unbelievable things when Ali’s business manager his titles for taking another much of the time between teurs, culminating in the any harm to anyone. You Ali agreed to fight him when he fought Spinks and fight. fights. 1976 Olympics where Leon couldn’t help but love him because you look at the became friends with the Enter Spinks, who was “Leon posed in a bath- won the light heavyweight even though you shook fights he had up to then and fighter. such a big underdog most tub with a glass of cham- gold and Michael won the your head at how he acted.” Team USA Women’s Basketball Hold Training Camp for Summer Olympics BY AMANDA SCURLOCK ketball, Minnesota Lynx and my accomplishments, they want to do when they Ogwumike, there is not Sports Writer center, Sylvia Fowles, it’s to show that anybody’s put their mind to it.” much of a difference helped them win their last fully capable of doing what For Sparks star Nneka between playing for Los The members of Team three golds. Angeles and playing for USA Women’s basketball This was the first time Team USA. For competing reunited for a training camp she practiced on court with with Team USA means at the University of South contact since the 2020 sea- return back to the basics of Carolina for the first time in son, she struggled with a basketball. almost a year. Team USA right calf injury throughout “Team USA knows women’s basketball had a her time in the WNBA what I’m capable of, but dominant winning momen- Wubble. what are we willing to do to tum prior to the pandemic “I was doing a lot of maintain that champi- shut down, having gone training prior to this with onship culture?” Ogwu- undefeated in the 2019 FIBA non-contact,” Fowles said. mike said. “That doesn’t AmeriCup and the FIBA “To see myself come out mean that every single per- Pre-Olympic Qualifying TRENTON MILLER/USA BASKETBALL there and play with the pace son out there is taking Tournament, and only drop- Sparks forward, Nneka that these young ladies was every single shot, it’s being Ogwumike (56) will be ping one of their exhibition playing with was a good able to adhere to a system, competing in her first games against college teams. Olympic games. marker for me.” understand what we’re try- Head Coach Dawn Sta- One of the new faces on ing to do, the bigger pic- ley was excited to coach In 2017, Staley became Team USAWomen’s basket- ture.” Team USA Basketball while the first Black woman to ball is reigning WNBAMVP For the Summer coaching the No. 1 South coach a national team. She is A’ja Wilson. Her career has Olympics, 12 women’s Carolina Gamecocks. She a three-time Olympic gold come full circle with her basketball teams will com- held practice sessions for medalist who was the flag reuniting with her college pete. They will be divided both teams on Saturday as bearer for the USA National coach Staley. Last month, into three teams for prelim- the Gamecocks prepared to Team for the 2004 Olympic South Carolina commemo- inary play, then be seeded play against the UCONN Opening Ceremony. Staley rated Wilson’s achievements for tournament-style com- Huskies on Monday. hopes to take some nuances with a statue. For Wilson, the petition. On February 2, “We got the best players from the pro players and statue is “a true honor.” FIBA drew Team USA to in the world and the best instill them into her South “It means a lot honestly, be in a pool with Nigeria, players in the country that I Carolina players. especially when you have Japan and France. get to work with,” Staley Team USA is looking for greats looking at it and just TRENTON MILLER/USA BASKETBALL Team USA will battle said. “This is basketball their seventh consecutive saying congratulations,” Minnesota Lynx center, Sylvia Fowles (13) is competing to Nigeria in their first pre- utopia for me.” gold medal in women’s bas- Wilson said. “Its not for me win her fourth Olympic gold medal. liminary game on July 27. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 www.lasentinel.net D-2 Frankie Beverly and Maze — Living Legends — Still Making Black History BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL the power of vocal harmony tremendous movie, limited Contributing Writer but it was the sounds of Sly series, and a powerful, long- & The Family Stone, in the running Broadway, and then Do you want to feel late ‘60s, that changed his touring musical. good? I mean, really, really musical direction, creating a There is certainly more good? Me too, fire up your new group. than enough material to cull communication device and Raw Soul, whose line up from, including thirty hit fall back into the music and included Maze percussionist singles since 1977, nine of legacy of Frankie Beverly McKinley ‘Bug’ Williams, which have been Top 10 and Maze. I guarantee there an original member of The R&B charted singles includ- is something in their 52 Butlers. They did work, ing the classics “Running albums that has touched locally, but in May 1971, Away,” “Love Is The Key,” your soul, becoming a part they headed out to the Bay of the soundtrack of your Area and continued creating life. more of their original mate- For me, it’s their song — rial. So powerful, fresh, and “I Wanna Thank you.” new, they landed a year-long You are my sunshine job at a club (San Francisco) you brighten up my life called The Scene. And the Frankie Beverly & Maze I know that I'm not right club owner made an invest- sometime oh I need you so Your something special you prove it all the time I know that you are mine all mine You always let it flow I just want to thank you AP PHOTO/EARL GIBSON III Cause you've made it this Frankie Beverly thanks way everyone in attendance at Oh oh oh oh oh An All-Star Tribute to Maze Oh oh oh oh oh Featuring Frankie Beverly You keep me smiling CD release party on Thurs- The things you do for day August 8, 2009 in Los me Angeles, CA. I know that you will be right here “Back In Stride,” “Too Your always around PHOTO BY AMY HARRIS/INVISION/AP PHOTO BY AMY HARRIS/INVISION/AP Many Games,” “Can’t Get You make me happy the Frankie Beverly performs at the 2019 Essence Festival at Frankie Beverly performs at the 2019 Essence Festival at Over You,” and “Silky lovely things the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sunday, July 7, 2019, in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Soul.” Eight of the group's I wanna thank you, New Orleans. New Orleans. ten albums have gone gold,

PHOTO BY MATT SAYLES/INVISION/AP Frankie Beverly, center, accept the lifetime achievement award at the BET Awards on Sunday July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles.

Frankie Beverly and Maze Their impressive sales for putting your music into drew industry attention and the world. It’s immortal as they re-located to Warner are you. That’s the power of Bros. Records in the late music. ’80s, earning two more gold It’s a language of emo- certifications for 1989’s tion that knows no bound- “Silky Soul” (1989), and aries, limitations and makes “Back to Basics” (1993). no judgments: pure love. In many ways, the term How did it begin? Let’s living legends is overused rewind to December 6, or just misused but as it 1946, that’s the day Howard relates to Frankie Beverly Beverly, aka Frankie Bever- and Maze, it’s accurate. Facts. Their collection PHOTO BY DONALD TRAILL/INVISION/AP ly, was born. He was raised Frankie Beverly is seen performing at 2015 Essence Music in Philadelphia, the city of ment where they recorded assured that he retain the of songs are part of the Festival Concert at Superdome on Friday, July 3, 2015 in “Brotherly Love,” and like what would eventually publishing rights to all of soundtrack of so many New Orleans, LA. so many wonderful singers, become the basis for the first his songs. African American Black growing up, he performed in Maze LP. This was major because baby boomers’ lives, it’s know, but your emotions churches around the city. And then something Capitol is where Frank like they are members of understand. all the way from their 1977 Secular music entered very groovy happened, Sinatra, Nat King Cole, the your family. Think about it. The paragraph is my Capitol debut to the 1993 Frankie's life when he was Marvin Gaye’s sister-in-law Beach Boys, the Beatles, If you hum “Back In way of trying to describe Warner Brothers' album, around eight or nine. caught one of the band's and Pink Floyd stepped into Stride.” “Happy Feelin’s,” why Frankie Beverly and “Back To Basics.” Determined, he listened, performances. She intro- their legendary status. It or “Joy and Pain” — I Maze are — Frankie Bever- I’ll close with some and he grew eventually duced them to Gaye, who was 1977 when the first wager — you would rush ly and Maze. lyrics from their iconic song forming a couple of local was so inspired by the Maze featuring Frankie back, to the exact location Beverly is more than just “Can't Get over You” groups including The But- group that he took them out Beverly album (Maze fea- where you first heard those the band's writer, producer, (Frankie Beverly & The lers where they performed on the road, letting them turing Frankie Beverly) was songs. That’s the hidden and lead singer. Butlers, Maze). I think their acapella, and doo-wop. perform some of their origi- released. superpower of Frankie Bev- He’s more than just a words sum up fans the col- Influenced by groups like nal material as an opening It was a fortuitous erly and Maze. That’s how distinctive smooth baritone lective feeling of love, The Dells, The Moonglows, act. Frankie and Marvin arrangement for both par- they became part of our cul- voice with a charismatic respect, and joy that is felt and Vikings, he continued become tight, like brothers. ties. Maze created 10 tural DNA. stage presence, known for when listening to their building his reputation in the Positive word-of-mouth recordings for Capitol, Their alchemy mix dressing almost always in music. city. Eventually, he recorded continued to grow, and Bev- including six studio albums, blends the funk, owns the all-white custom-designed I guess you'll always for local labels between erly’s demos went out and two live albums, and two funk, and amplifies the funk clothing and a baseball cap, have a part 1963 and 1968: Guyden, one landed on the desk of greatest hits collections. shaping it with their collec- He’s that pin light com- Somewhere deep in my Liberty Bell, which was Larkin Arnold at Capitol They hit gold with seven tive will. That’s why Frankie ing towards you in a dark heart owned by Leon Fisher, who Records. recordings, including Beverly and Maze are leg- tunnel, illuminating, direct- It’s just to hard to hide became his mentor in the That’s where singer/ “Golden Time of Day” ends. ed, and moving with pur- I can’t get over you business, Fairmount, Park- producer/ and visionary (1978), “Inspiration” It’s been four decades pose. I tried to lose myself in way, and Gamble, the first Beverly made a business (1979), “Joy and Pain” and counting. Neuroscientist I hope Hollywood is lis- song label that legendary produc- deal that was ahead of the (1980), “Live in New understands that music is the tening because the story of But the ties are much to er Kenny Gamble started. times. Along with pure tal- Orleans” (1981), “We Are language of emotion, able to Frankie Beverly and Maze’s strong Frankie’s records with ent, he had brains and guts One” (1983), and “Can’t speak directly to our hearts, rise to fame and consistent What I’m I going to do The Butlers were filled with —this recording deal Stop The Love” (1985). in a language that you don’t success would make a I can’t get over you. D-3 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 Creative Visionary Laurieann Gibson Shares Worlds of Wisdom in her Debut Book ‘Dance Your Dance’ BY SAYBIN ROBERSON of empowerment and your power and remove Contributing Writer encouragement. anyone who tells you other- Her passion for the arts wise. “I wanted to create a Emmy-nominated cho- exudes throughout her spir- narrative where the process reographer, creative director, it whether in person or on was sexy, where what it and entrepreneur Laurieann camera. A performer since takes to produce greatness Gibson has been known before she could even talk, is a challenge that we want throughout pop culture over she shares her mother to embrace.” the years as an extremely always knew she’d be a Gibson’s story is still passionate, tough loving, dancer. “She says I left the being written along with a and driven artist. As she con- most incredible scars on legacy of drive, motivation, tinues to push through glass her belly and my other two and passion. While she ceilings, she’s ready to tell sisters didn't leave anything may still be “download- her story in her debut book but I tell her it’s because I ing,” her purpose to serve “Dance Your Dance: 8 Steps was dancing in the womb,” and inspire others through to Unleash Your Passion and Gibson shared. After years movement has proven to be Live Your Dream.” of following her spirit and a compelling ride. Regard- Gibson has worked with dreams, she says turning less of what happens, her a plethora of celebrities, her story into a book was a only hope is that her legacy creating unique experiences God moment. leaves behind a message of for each as she either directs “I didn't think I would strength in oneself. or choreographs artists be writing a book. I didn't “I want the person to enhancing their overall know that I would have a feel that they are unshak- stage presence. A figure not passion as an author. I did- able, unbreakable. I want only in pop and hip-hop cul- n't know that [my] creativi- them to know that who they are, is more powerful than who someone says you have to be. I want them to feel in their spirit that PHOTO CREDIT: NATHAN JAMES they don't have to receive Emmy-nominating Creative Visionary and Author of “Dance Your Dance” Laurieann Gibson. the accolades of the world to be empowered by what's side of my artist or the the reader to feel like they see a Black woman in those inside of you or to feel like things that I had done. It were moving, feel like they positions. As history would you need that to confirm was something that I want- were alive. I wanted it to tell, a Black woman should your identity. I want that ed to be able to connect have a flow. I wanted it to not have the opportunities feeling to be felt.” with and not have the artists have a rhythm so that it was- she’s been afforded, yet she Laurieann Gibson’s, that I built change the man- n't just words judging you or fought against a system of “Dance Your Dance: 8 ifesto where everybody has making you feel like you their own mission. I wanted could never acquire some- mine to be unapologetically thing but it was the rhythm truthful and inspiring.” of the writing that was “I wanted to change the unlocking your passion and narrative and inspire people inspiration.” In her process that there are no politics to she remained in her present becoming; becoming is moment, intentional and being.” truthful with her word Her desire to speak to choice and stories, she the passion of others came aimed to translate in her from her wanting to make writing her vulnerability and the world dance and to find honesty. She shares that was freedom in themselves. the hardest part of it all. “I Ultimately she says, “it had a hard time accepting helped me, inspire people to that a lot of challenges were dance their own dance and there to make me. A lot of it came from a passion to challenges I went through, I PHOTO CREDIT: CHERYL FOX connect [people] directly realized just how great my with my talent and my gift is and just how powerful ture, but her work has ty could come out in this gifts.” I was capable of becoming. I reached businesses via tele- form,” she stated. After She details that the past think the acceptance of that vision, commercial, film, selling a scripted show year being in quarantine was a tad bit difficult when I gaming, and now publish- based on her life, her allowed her to truly reflect would go back and read the ing. Dance Your Dance nephew helped her map out on her life and begin the stories,” she continued, “But highlights her life’s trajecto- the outline for what would writing process. She I made it through.” PHOTO CREDIT: JOE “FLIP” WILSON ry as a dancer from a young become Dance Your Dance. allowed her creativity to Though “Dance Your girl to a career woman. Still Amazed by what he creat- bounce from one skill to the Dance” stands as an inspi- oppression and made a Steps to Unleash Your Pas- expanding and exploring a ed, she continued to detail next, using her love of rational timepiece, Gibson way. Her goal is to help sion and Live Your Dream” successful career, her book her purpose. “I had a pas- rhythm and movement to still wanted to make clear others understand that it is releases February 16, 2021, speaks to the dreamer with- sion to communicate and inspire the way she put her just how powerful she is possible and that it is and can be pre-ordered now in us all, sending messages inspire people directly, out- words on paper. “I wanted and how powerful it is to equally okay to step into at danceyourdance.com. Film Review ‘Malcolm & Marie’ — Made During the Pandemic - An Explosion of a Damaged Couple Trying to Keep it Together

BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Spotlight on his soul, but you have to ask, why? Contributing Writer Malcolm turns on Marie, Why is she taking this telling her she’s not special amount of abuse? She’s Writer-director-pro- and assuring her that the drop-dead gorgeous, and ducer Sam Levinson’s character, in his brilliant strong because she’s no visually compelling film film, is not based on her. longer using drugs. So why and self-financed film, He asserts that it’s an amal- stay with an ungrateful “Malcolm & Marie,” was gam of all the deeply dam- man? made during the pandemic aged women he has Zendaya is stunning in and stars John David Wash- known. She’s wounded her performance and ington (Malcolm) and Zen- which was his intention the allows us an important daya (Marie), who is one of moment he opened his glimpse of what Marie’s the producers. They made mouth. suffering feels like. it for 2.5 million and it sold But it’s at this point, “Malcolm & Marie” — to Netflix for $30 million. that we can see that Mal- maybe, on the surface, to The black-and-white colm is deeply insecure be asking what, if any, does drama set over the course giving a picture for the a storyteller has to its muse. of one long night is an saying: hurt people, hurt But what I think it’s really examination of two deeply floats through the film as former drug addict whose almost 10-minute tantrum, people. That’s Malcolm, a about is what amount of hurt people in a dueling Malcolm a rising filmmak- horrific experiences not unlike a spoiled child. hurt person trying to give abuse will one person take monologue where old er shakes off his anxiety inspired Malcolm’s film, But later, when one of more pain to Marie. It’s at to feel validated. grievances are constantly dancing across the living and she’s furious because “those” critics (Los Ange- this point, I feel, that the Here, Hollywood fills unearthed. room with a style that sug- — wait for it — he forgot les Times) praises him he’s film turns itself into a mir- in that space and, Holly- This examination of gests, I belong here and to thank her, during his ecstatic. ror and if you are honest wood is glamorous. Holly- this dysfunctional relation- here is a perpetual state of acceptance speech. A failed actress, Marie with yourself (and I am), wood pays ridiculous ship is done inside a luxury luxury being admired and The question looms, asks him why he didn't cast I’ve had a few Malcolm & amounts of (validation) rental somewhere in Holly- well paid. which is, how much more her in his movie, the very Marie moments. money and creates stars wood. They are both self- It’s his night, he’s just can she take? She’s filling one that she inspired? Marie is the underdog pumping them up with involved people creating a returned with his stunning fast with resentment and hope and then can (and mood so depressing it girlfriend, from a success- about to unload on her often does) systemically makes you pause, ponder ful premiere, and he’s feel- unsuspecting partner. This tear them down. These are and ask yourself — oh ing himself, high-high-high would be brand new behav- facts. So the question in God, is that what I look like on his own steam. Is he as ior. She’s not one to stick “Malcolm & Marie” is will when I have an argument good as he thinks he is? up for herself. To that end, these equally damaged with my significant other Hell yes, he screams with she carefully listens to his people find their self-worth but with a soundtrack to every line and everybody rant which evaporates into in time, and by extension highlight the lows and movement. He’s peacock- his hatred for “those” film will the universal highs? ing which irks Marie. critics who define him by "I/me/you"? James Brown’s “Down Marie is complicated. his Blackness. I get it. He “Malcolm & Marie” and Out in New York City” Beautiful and layered, a has a meltdown in an now playing on Netflix. A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

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Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic: The First to Come to District 9

individuals from the com- needed a ride to the park. Sentinel newS Service munity aged 65 and older, Pre-registration is required as well as local healthcare and local residents can do In an effort to save lives in workers, beginning Tues- so by calling Councilmem- one of the areas hardest hit day, Feb. 9 through Friday, ber Price’s District Of- by the public health emer- Feb.12 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. fice at (323) 846-2651 to gency, Councilman Cur- The local initiative is part schedule an appointment. ren Price partnered with of a grassroots campaign COVID-19 testing will be the Los Angeles City Fire led by Councilman Price, provided concurrently on a Department (LAFD) and which includes a cross walk-up basis. CORE (Community Or- collaboration with local Stay tuned for updates on ganized Relief Effort) as senior housing facilities, future mobile units com- part of a weeklong effort public housing communi- ing to the Ninth District, that will provide hundreds ties, churches and nonprofitincluding a second oppor- of COVID-19 vaccines to organizations from South tunity next week. Individu- District 9 senior citizens at LA. als and families from Dis- South Park. Councilman Price also en- trict 9 in need of additional The mobile clinic, the first listed the assistance of pri- resources during the CO- for District 9 neighbors, vate buses, as well as City VID-19 pandemic, can call has the capacity to admin- vans to provide transpor- Councilman Price’s District Councilman Curren Price of the 9th District to provide hundreds of COVID-19 vaccina- ister 800 Pfizer vaccines to tation for the seniors that Office at (323) 846-2651. tions to senior citizens.COURTESY PHOTO

city newS Service this year’s programs,’’ said challenged me to push my- 3-year contract during the long leadership and execu- cast throughout 2021. The Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, execu- self but also changed my program!’’ tive management training podcasts will explore how A nonprofit organization tive director of Local Initia- paradigm in how I run my More information about will also be offered. The communities of color are is launching an initiative to tives Support Corporation business and set up my in- the ASCEND LA program Elevate B.L.A.C.K. Lead- affected by opportunity focus its resources and pro- Los Angeles. frastructure to be prepared can be found at www.as- ers program (which stands gaps, how the COVID-19 grams on closing the racial The group’s Black Eco- and have the capacity to cendla.org/. for Black Leaders Acade- pandemic has highlighted wealth gap and empower- nomic Development Agen- compete for these multi- LISC LA’s agenda also my Collective Knowledge) disparities in crisis support ing Los Angeles County’s da includes its ASCEND million-dollar contracts,’’ includes the Black Busi- also supports succession in communities of color Black communities, the L.A.program to provide said Desiree Saddler of ness Excellence Techni- planning efforts for Black- and what LISC LA and its group announced today. small businesses owned Saddler Consulting Group, cal Assistance Initiative to led community develop- partners are doing to help. `Ìt is more important by women and people of a 2020 ASCEND LA grad- provide Black-owned small ment and L.A. racial justice More information about than ever to center Black color with capital, market uate. businesses in the personal organizations. the Black Economic De- Angelenos and focus on opportunities and executive `Èven in the year of the care industry with support The nonprofit will also velopment Agenda can be closing the racial wealth management education. In pandemic, I now am pre- to bring their business to host discussions on ra- found at www.lisc.org/los- gap through economic em- 2020, 60% of the program’s pared and have the capac- the next level. cial health, wealth and angeles/BEDA. powerment, which is what participants were Black. ity to compete and deliver A program offering mid- opportunity gaps on its we hope to provide through `ÀSCEND LA not only and I have even secured a career professionals year- Changemakers L.A. pod- Till Victory Is Won {continued from Pg C-2} a deep history of Black cry for people who fight for have paved a way that is To meet the challenges of and former president of the pride, and a stirring cry to equality and justice. both wide and deep for us. today while forging a path Beverly Hills/Hollywood Shadowed beneath Thy uplift and empower. It is I am proud to reaffirm A way that so many have for generations to come. NAACP in Los Angeles, hand, firmly embedded in African my faith, my hope, and my watered with tears, nour- Please, go out and set California. In October May we forever stand American Culture. Pop art- commitment to continue to ished with blood, built with a path for light and love. 2018, Evers-Manly re- True to our God, ists from Beyoncé to Alicia “Lift My Voice” to proclaim inventions, a way decorated Deepen the waters of jus- leased her first children’s True to our native land. Keys have performed it at the excellence and influ- with artistry, ruled by gov- tice and let equality flow book, “Raised Up By Mrs. Today, “Lift Every Voice high-profile concerts intro- ence of the African Ameri- ernance and business, a way down until every woman, Manly and Her L’s” from and Sing” is more than just ducing the song to new gen- can culture and personas in powered by raw energy, man and child see justice which all proceeds go to a song, a hymn, the “Of- erations and cultures world- the American narrative. To embellished with theater, and liberty for all. charitable organizations. ficial song of the NAACP, wide. The song has always proclaim that Black His- TV, and film, and fueled Till Victory is Won! Evers-Manly is the cousin the “National Black An- enjoyed a global appeal be- tory is World History to be with hope. Those who have of slain civil rights leader them.” It is still a hymn full cause of its pledge of unity, shared, taught, and honored provided both aspiration Ms. Sandra J. Evers-Manly Medgar Evers. of the musically cultural promise and proclamation, 365 days of the year. and inspiration, encourag- is president of the Black architecture of Black clas- combined with its musical As we reflect on the past ing us rise up and to march Hollywood Education and sical and jazz music. With and inspirational rallying let us remember those who on with HOPE in our hearts. Resource Center (BHERC) E-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Staff and Wire report theme, “National Healing the achievement of Dr. Heritage stamp series, in a Time of Global Chal- Kizzmekia Corbett, the which honors esteemed The city of L.A.’s an- lenge.” Black immunologist re- American playwright, nual worship service com- According to AAHM sponsible for the discov- August Wilson. In addi- memorating African Amer- Chair Mike Davis and Pas- ery of the key element in tion, city, county and state ican Heritage Month takes tor Boyd, special recogni- the coronavirus vaccine,” elected officials will be place on Sunday, Feb. 14, tion will be extended to said Boyd. “Their collec- acknowledged as well as at 10 a.m., at First AME leading health scientists tive contributions are vital Los Angeles-based Consul Church of Los Angeles. and medical professionals to the well-being of our Generals, who represent As in the past, L.A. who have played pivotal community.” the African Diaspora. Mayor Eric Garcetti and roles in helping to stem the Also, singer/songwriter View the worship ser- Our Authors Study Club pandemic and provided Ann Nesby, a Grammy vice online at famechurch- will join with Pastor J. Ed- care for those infected by award-winning artist, will la.org or on YouTube. To gar Boyd and the members the deadly disease. COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO perform with the FAME learn more, call (323) 735- Pastor J. Edgar Boyd Mayor Eric Garcetti of FAME to sponsor the “We are delighted choir and the U.S. Postal 1251 or (213) 978-0254. virtual celebration. The to recognize and hon- als, who have helped to protect the mental and physical Service will unveil the (Vicki Phillips contributed service will focus on the or Black health profession- health of the community. We are especially proud of 44th stamp in the Black to this article.)

By rev. dr. Mary S. Minor Moses spoke to all Israel in a pillar of cloud by day and where God rules over the and the best of your cattle The time has come for Pastor, Brookins-Kirkland the wilderness east of the a pillar of fire by night. God people. The Israelites were and donkeys he will take America to transition back Community AME Church Jordan…” (Baker, Ken- was with His people. to remain faithful to God, for his own use. He will to the true and living God. neth L., John H. Stek, Mark Beginning at Deuteron- their covenant Lord. There take a tenth of your flocks,President Joe Biden is now Scripture: Deuteronomy L. Strauss, and Ronald F. omy 16:18 through 21:21, would be blessings for obe- and you yourselves will be- the 46th President of the 17:14-20 Youngblood, ed., Earl S. Moses taught a leadership dience, and curses for dis- come his slaves. When that United States of America. Kalland, contributing au- workshop obedience. day comes, you will cry out America has rid herself of America has a great thor. “Deuteronomy.” In entitled But Moses was right. for relief from the king you a diabolical man who tried deal of work to do to bring Zondervan NIV Study A time came when Israel have chosen, but the Lord to become king by hook or these words from our Bible. Grand Rapids, wanted a king. Samuel will not answer you in that crook. Pledge of Allegiance to MI: Zondervan, 2008.) took the people’s request day”(1 Samuel 8:10-18). President Biden comes fruition: “…one Nation un- Moses prepared for a king to God in prayer. But the people refused with a message of unity. der God, indivisible, with God’s chosen people, The Lord answered Samu- to listen to Samuel. Then The people of God must liberty and justice for all.” Israel, just before they el, “Give the people what the Lord told Samuel to continue to be guided by Today’s scripture text entered Canaan, the they asked for … but give give the people what they God. We must pray! comes from the book of Promised Land. This them a clear warning, want. Let’s pray that Presi- Deuteronomy. Moses is the new generation of Isra- telling them how the Be careful what you ask dent Biden was chosen by author of Deuteronomy. elites, the Lord’s cho- king will rule over for. Some Americans want- God, is a member of the Therefore, it’s known as sen people, would be them” (1 Samuel ed to make America great household of faith, will the Book of the Law of representatives of God 8:7). again. They put their hopes move this country forward Moses. in the land God prom- Samuel ex- in President 45, who led and lead us back to moral Jesus attributed the ised their patriarch, plained about the them down a rabbit hole. values, human decency, ci- book of Deuteronomy to Abraham. The people king: “He will He used his supporters in vility and God! Moses (Matthew 19:8). were admonished to live take your sons and an attempt to overthrow de- Let’s pray for the heal- The apostle Peter, in Acts as God’s obedient cov- make them serve mocracy for autocracy. ing of our nation, the con- 3:22-23, credited Deuter- enant people in the land with his chariots Like Israel, America trol of the coronavirus, onomy 18:15, 18 and 19 of Canaan. “How to be a leader in and horses, and they will looked for her security in a positive change in our to Moses. The apostle Paul God, through His ser- God’s righteous kingdom.” run in front of his chariots... a human being as opposed economy, and an end to ra- affirmed Moses as the au- vant Moses, led the people. Included was a section on he will take your daughters to God. Beware of lead- cial injustice. Let’s pray for thor of Deuteronomy by Moses was chosen by God how to select a king. Mo- to be perfumers and cooks ers who want you to serve God’s will to be done! quoting him in Romans to lead the people from ses anticipated a time when and bakers. He will take them and their idols and That same power that 10:6-8. Egyptian slavery into the the people of Israel would the best of your fields andbelieve in their ideologies. resurrected Jesus can save But, it is clear from wilderness and now to the ask for a king. So, he gave vineyards and olive groves Stop worshipping politi- and unite our country! chapters 1 and 34, the pre- door of the Promised Land. guidance on the eventual and give them to his atten- cians, pastors and preach- United we stand, but di- amble and the conclusion, While in the wilderness, selection of a king (Deuter- dants. He will take a tenth ers, priests and prophets. vided we fall! “…one Na- that an unknown author God spoke to the people onomy 17:14-20). of your grain and of your Stop idolizing celebrities, tion under God, indivisible, contributed to the book. through Moses. God led Israel’s first leadership vintage and give it to his of- comedians and sports - fig with liberty and justice for The opening verse, 1:1, His people with the visible structure was a theocracy, ficials and attendants. Your ures. Don’t transition away all.” In the name of Jesus, says, “These are the words symbol of His presence — a form of government male and female servants from God. Amen!