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CANNICK The Los Angeles VALERIE GOODLOE PHOTO County Coroner immedi- Dick Gregory used his comedic talent and persuasive speeches to address civil rights and political causes for On July 27, 26-year- ately classified Moore’s African Americans. old Gemmel Moore was death as an accidental found dead in the West meth overdose but after BY KIMBERLEE BUCK ple,” said satirist, comedic his performances, passed have not been released. Hollywood apartment of new allegations and evi- Staff Writer icon, and activist Dick away at the age of 84, in Christian had this to 63-year-old prominent dence, the Los Angeles Gregory, who passed away Washington, D.C. His say in a Facebook post: Democratic political do- County Sheriff’s Depart- “One of the things I Saturday, August 19. death was confirmed by his “It is with enormous nor Ed Buck. Moore was ment says that they were keep learning is that the Gregory also known son Christian on a social sadness that the Gregory Black, gay, and worked {See DEATH A-8} secret of being happy is for shedding light on rac- media post over the week- {See GREGORY A-9} doing things for other peo- ism and social injustice in end. Details of his death VALERIE GOODLOE PHOTO Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. shares his perspective with L.A.’s Baptist Ministers Conference BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT Staff Writer Current events and scripture highlighted the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s thought-provoking address at the weekly meeting of the Baptist Ministers Con- ference of Los Angeles and Southern California (BMC). CHARLENE MUHAMMAD PHOTO Speaking before scores L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas conducts a press conference on plans of preachers on August to provide supportive services toward permanent housing for the County’s homeless 21, Jackson shared his population. CORA J. FOSSETT PHOTO perspective on a range of From left are Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Rev. Jesse topics such as the CharlotAdults:- 18 & Over KIds: 5 to 17 BY CHARLENE MUHAMMAD Board Supervisor Chairman housing for those who are L. Jackson, U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragán, Rev. Xavier L. tesville tragedy, the Trump Contributing Writer Mark Ridley-Thomas out- experiencing homelessness, Thompson, Dr. Richard Sanders and Rev. K.W. Tulloss administration and illegal lined the path for progress during a press conference outside the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Aug. 21 before immigration. Los Angeles County to ensure permanent the Baptist Ministers Conference meeting. {See HOUSING A-9} AUDITION{See JACKSON Ain-8} 3 Ways Upload a :45 second video singing your favorite 1 ON-LINE Motown song at tasteofsoulla.org United Hood Nation Marks ONLINE VOTING ENDS SEPTEMBER 15 Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play to download the 2 Mobile App Taste of Soul mobile app and upload your :45 second One-Year Anniversary Chair of Ford Theatre Foundation, David A. Ford,video singing your favorite Motown song -- OR-- welcomes the community to its theatre. Audition in-person by singing your favorite Motown song BY CHARLENE MUHAMMAD During a historic gang LAX, L.A. Metro, Trade 3 in-person at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on Saturday, Contributing Writer summit held in South L.A. Union representatives, and BY BRIAN W. CARTER David A. Ford, Sept.chair 23, 10am-4pm of or Sunday, Sept. 24, 1pm-5pm last year, the community the L.A. City Economic Staff Writer FordThis one-of-a-kind Theatre StarQuest Foundation, Singing Competition will provide a monumental platform for Southern California’s called for jobs, training and and Workforce Develop- agreesrising stars at thethat 12th Annual this Taste ofrestora Soul Family Festival- education, and organizers ment filled the Scientology On July 14, The John tionon October is 21st. good news for the of the United Hood Nation Community Center on Au- Anson Ford Amphithe- community. delivered with a “Pathway gust 17. atre a.k.a. Ford Theatres cash“The prize Ford offers a FOR GRAND PRIZE to Prosperity” job fair on its A representative from reopened with a civic uniqueWINNERS experience for lo- one-year anniversary. Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Of- dedication ceremony, cal talent to get the expe- Local hiring representa- fice of Reentry and the marking the comple- rience of being on world tives with the L.A. Stadium Black Labor Center were tion of a multi-year con- class stage,” said Ford. and Entertainment Dis- also on hand with informa- struction project, which COURTESY PHOTO “That is the uniqueness trict in Inglewood, Jordan tion on how the community restored, upgraded and Chair of the Ford Theatre of this theatre in which it Downs Redevelopment, can access billions of dol- enhanced the iconic and Foundation and Southern brings that value and ben- and other key players, in- lars in local jobs expected historic venue on Ca- California Edison public efits for local artists who 2017 cluding job coordinators for {See UNITED HOOD A-11} huenga Boulevard East affairs representative, AUDITIONSJOIN US in the Hollywood Hills. David A. Ford {See FORD A-9} MOBILE APP/ONLINE IN-PERSON Upload a :45 second video singing your favorite StarQuest and StarQuest for Kids Motown song on the Taste of Soul app or TOS website. entrants may attend an in-person DOWNLOAD 1 Online/Mobile App adult and 1 Online/Mobile App audition and perform their favorite AUDITION IN 3 WAYS the TOS Mobile App kid will automatically be chosen to perform in the Motown song at the Baldwin Hills to get a chance to nals at Taste of Soul. Everyone who auditions via Crenshaw Plaza (Macy’s Bridge) at 3650 mobile app or online who does not win, will Martin Luther King Blvd., LA, CA 90008 Adults: 18 & Over automatically get a priority audition at In-Person KIds: 5 to 17 WIN PRIZES! Auditions at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza ON-LINE, MOBILE APP, Download Today! AUDITION in 3 Ways DATES & TIMES Upload a :45 second video singing your favorite OR IN - 1PERSONON-LINE Motown song at tasteofsoulla.org ONLINE VOTING ENDS SEPTEMBER 15 All Ages (5 & over) Saturday, Sept. 23 10am - 4pm Adults: 18 & Over Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play to download the KIds: 5 to 17 2 Mobile App Taste of Soul mobile app and upload your :45 second All Ages (5 & over) Sunday, Sept. 24 1pm - 5pm www.lasentinel.net MORE DETAIL ON PAGE videoE-3 singing your favorite Motown song -- OR-- Audition in-person by singing your favorite Motown song 3 in-person at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on Saturday, Nine (9) nalists will be selected at live auditions and One (1) nalist will be selected online to perform (tribute Sept. 23, 10am-4pm or Sunday, Sept. 24, 1pm-5pm to Motown) live on the StarQuest Stage at the 2017 Taste of Soul Family Festival on Saturday, October 21. This one-of-a-kind StarQuest Singing Competition will AUDITION in 3 Ways provide a monumental platform for Southern California’s Two (2) grand prize winners will perform (tribute to Motown) on one of the Taste of Soul radio partner stages rising stars at the 12th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival WINNERS Upload a :45 second video singing your favorite on October 21st. (Radio FREE 102.3 KJLH or 94.7 The WAVE) on October 21. The grand prize winners will also win a cash prize. Motown song at tasteofsoulla.org VISIT WEBSITE 1 ON-LINE cash prize FOR DETAILS Check out tasteofsoulla.org for full contest rules. ONLINE VOTING ENDS SEPTEMBER 15 FOR GRAND PRIZE WINNERS Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play to download the 2 Mobile App Taste of Soul mobile app and upload your :45 second video singing your favorite Motown song -- OR-- Audition in-person by singing your favorite Motown song 3 in-person at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 23, 10am-4pm or Sunday, Sept. 24, 1pm-5pm AUDITIONSJOIN US 2017 This one-of-a-kind StarQuest Singing Competition will provide a monumental platform for Southern California’s MOBILE APP/ONLINE IN-PERSON rising stars at the 12th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival Upload a :45 second video singing your favorite StarQuest and StarQuest for Kids on October 21st. Motown song on the Taste of Soul app or TOS website. entrants may attend an in-person DOWNLOAD 1 Online/Mobile App adult and 1 Online/Mobile App audition and perform their favorite the TOS Mobile App kid will automatically be chosen to perform in the Motown song at the Baldwin Hills to get a chance to nals at Taste of Soul. Everyone who auditions via Crenshaw Plaza (Macy’s Bridge) at 3650 cash prize mobile app or online who does not win, will Martin Luther King Blvd., LA, CA 90008 FOR GRAND PRIZE automatically get a priority audition at In-Person WINNERS WIN PRIZES! Auditions at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Download Today! DATES & TIMES All Ages (5 & over) Saturday, Sept.