Ray B. Shackelford Elected as 10th National President of National Urban League Young Lynn Swann Resigns As USC’s Professionals (See page A-3) Athletic Director (See page C-2)

VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO. 37, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years Years, The Voice The Voiceof Our of CommunityOur Community Speaking Speaking for forItself Itself.” THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

You better get ready Taste of Soul Nation because Sheryl is ready for you!

By Brian W. Carter the start of season two. She Contributing Writer sits alongside hosts Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Taste of Soul is proud Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba and to announce comedian, Marie Osmond as they dis- entertainer and television cuss topical events and con- personality, Sheryl Under- temporary issues. wood as this year’s co-chair. While being a host on Underwood will bring her “the Talk,” it’s received warm, down-to-earth and the Daytime Emmy for effervescent personality to Best Talk Show and an- Crenshaw Blvd with over other Daytime Emmy for 350,000 festival attendees. Outstanding Talk Show/ She shared with the Senti- Entertainment and multiple nel what it means for her to Emmy nominations. As a made a co-chair of Taste of result of the success of the Soul. show, Underwood received “Beyond winning a day- a Daytime Emmy Award as time Emmy—which was a host and a contract renewal good thing, beyond winning through the year 2021. a NAACP Award—which A multi-faceted, multi- was a good thing—this has media entrepreneur, busi- got to be the biggest thing nesswoman and philanthro- in the world, in my life,” pist, Underwood is CEO of said Underwood. “Taste of Pack Rat Productions, Inc. Soul, to be the co-chair of which is a strategic market- something that has all these ing and brand development big-time dignitaries and firm based in Los Angeles, politicians—plus, 350,000 California. She holds four Angelenos coming together, honorary doctorates from this is going to be the event Benedict College in Co- of the year.” lumbia, SC, South Carolina Underwood was born in State University in Orange- Little Rock, Arkansas and burg, SC, the University of joined CBS’ Daytime tele- {See UNDERWOOD A-4} vision show, “The Talk,” at Sheryl Underwood COURTESY PHOTO

Staff report a higher level of student achievement.” Dr. George McKenna He spoke of his pride kicked off his re-election and some the many ac- campaign for LAUSD complishments that have School Board, District 1, been made: Increased Sunday, August 25. Before graduation and college ad- an energetic and enthusi- mission rates, particularly astic crowd, Dr. McKenna for low income and his- spoke of his intent to con- torically underachieving tinue serving students and students;Initiated Board families in his district for a action to adopt a distric- second term. twide “Zero Drop Out” Mckenna said, “when policy; Reduced student I ran for school board in suspension rates in all 2014, it was from a desire schools; LAUSD Part- COURTESY PHOTO to continue my lifelong ner with SLATE-Z, The South Coast Air Quality Management District Chair- goal of improving educa- Schmidt Family Founda- man, Dr. William Burke {See FULL STORY A-4} tion in our community to {See McKENNA A-8} COURTESY PHOTO Dr. George McKenna

The democratic presidential candidate’s new plan to end mass incarceration, eliminate profit from the justice system and more.

By Lauren fLoyd that support for reform spans candidate, Kamala Harris Staff Writer all sides of the political is speaking out with a so- spectrum—with 68 percent lution to overhaul the se- Criminal justice reform of Republicans, 78 percent verely flawed institution remains a pressing concern of Independents and 80 per- if she becomes president. for American citizens re- cent of Democrats support- Harris is no stranger gardless of political affili- ing criminal justice system to the criminal justice ations. A recent study con- reform. With an issue so system. In the late 1980s ducted by Public Opinion urgent to the nation, 2020 and early 1990s, she Strategies on behalf of Jus- Democratic presidential started her career work- tice Action Network, found candidates are being called ing in prosecutors’ of- upon to explain how they fices. Harris then became will fix the system in which San Francisco’s district more than 2.3 million people attorney, the top prosecu- are incarcerated and where tor for the city, in 2004. African American citizens In 2011, she became Cal- are disproportionately and PHOTO COURTESY OF KAMALA HARRIS CAMPAIGN. ifornia’s attorney general, excessively imprisoned and Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Kamala Harris aims to end mass incar- criminalized. Democratic ceration in her new criminal justice reform plan. {See HARRIS A-8}

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E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ‘Hair Love’ is Now in Theaters A short film about a Black father and daughter captures the heart of audiences seeing ‘Angry Birds 2.’

shown before and he thought that it would be great to make an animation film about it. After writing the script, Cherry sent it to his friend Peter Ramsey, an advocate for diversity in ani- mation and Oscar award- winning director of “Spider- Man: Into the Spider- Verse.” “When I did the script and was ready to make it into a real thing, Peter was one of the first people that I sent it to for feedback. I always had animation in mind because it is a more universal medium that peo-

PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF CASIMIR SPENCER ple relate to,” said Cherry. Writer of “Hair Love,” Matthew A. Cherry, speaking at a “You rarely see a Black fam- “Hair Love” event. ily in animation, so it was really important to me to BY SHANNEN HILL and relatability of Black have that representation.” Contributing Writer fatherhood to a broad audi- Ramsey liked the script ence. so much that instead of just “Hair Love,” a new ani- Matthew A. Cherry was giving feedback, he came on mated short showing the inspired to write “Hair board as executive producer. love between a Black father Love” about two years ago Getting support from other and daughter, is now in the- after seeing viral videos of Hollywood stars came natu- aters. Premiering right Black fathers doing their rally as well. Cherry created before “Angry Birds 2,” the daughter’s hair. It was a rep- a Kickstarter campaign for COURTESY PHOTO animated short gives insight resentation that hadn’t been “Hair Love” and reached his goal of $75,000 within the first five days. Some of the donators included Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Yara Shahidi, and Jordan Peale. Issa Rae also came on board to be the sole voice in the animated short. “The way ‘Hair Love’ came about was so fresh and straight from the heart. Matt had a vision and he just pur- sued it. He didn’t wait for anyone to give him permis- sion, and he wasn’t an ani- mation insider. It was pure passion and drive on his part that made it happen,” said Ramsey. “I believed in the project and wanted it to PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF CASIMIR SPENCER become a reality because it’s Matthew A. Cherry (left) and Peter Ramsey (right) bring “Hair Love” to theaters. an intimate look at some- PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF CASIMIR SPENCER Matthew A. Cherry’s “Hair Love” gives a new look into thing that is very normal and Black fatherhood. happens every day in the WWW.IMWLAW.COM real world, but hardly ever What has surprised him have shared how they go seen in movies, especially most is the relatability of the through the same thing in animated ones.” film to audiences of differ- their families. “Hair Love” centers ent races. While the film is “Sometimes as a film- around a Black father, written, directed and pro- maker you think that you Stephen, and his daughter, duced by Black people; have to be so broad to Zuri. Stephen has long locks men, women, and children appeal to everybody, but and Zuri has an afro which of all different backgrounds there’s a universal appeal in being specific,” said Cherry. “Little girls have told me how they see them- selves in Zuri and boys have told me how they want to be a father like Stephen. It’s been amazing seeing how everyone relates to this story.” #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA Along with the short film, Cherry’s Kickstarter PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES campaign resulted in a book TO THE COMMUNITY deal. “Hair Love,” the book, is a New York Times best- SINCE 1943 seller and available at Tar- get, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and on Kindle. The short film can be seen in the- aters before “Angry Birds 2.” For more information on PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF CASIMIR SPENCER Cherry and “Hair Love,” Matthew A. Cherry with a “Hair Love” fan at one of the visit matthewacherry.com. Hair Love events.

his wife usually styles. However, when mom is not available right before a big event, Stephen has to figure out what to do. The five- minute film is mostly silent with the exception of Issa Rae, who plays an online natural hair blogger. Cherry had been a fan of Rae since her YouTube days and thought that she’d be a great fit because of her influence Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, in the natural hair communi- W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie ty and her distinct voice. The decision to have the father and daughter be silent PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW was also very intentional. CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION Cherry was inspired by films like “WALL-E” and EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW “Up” that convey emotion through their silence. He …AND MORE wanted audiences to visual- ly pay attention to the actions and expressions of the characters. P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 Since the release of

F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 “Angry Birds 2” on August PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF CASIMIR SPENCER 14, audiences have given Matthew A. Cherry with a “Hair Love” fan at one of the great feedback to Cherry. Hair Love events. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019NET NEWS LASENTINEL. A-7 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL. A-3

Native houstonian takes the helm as NULYP celebrates 20 years of making an impact

By Jeffrey L. Boney tion that was launched in his counselor for the Home- NNPA Newswire Contributor home city of Houston exact- less Prevention and Rapid ly twenty years ago. Re-Housing Program. When it comes to voting, “This all still seems sur- In both roles, Shackel- it is often said that “every real,” said Shackelford. “I ford worked to solve hous- vote counts” and that adage am humbled and thankful for ing issues facing disad- really rang true for Houston this awesome responsibil- vantaged communities. He native Ray B. Shackelford, ity.” is currently working on a as he was recently elected It is also fitting that major Census 2020 project as the 10th National Presi- Shackelford will be at the to ensure an accurate count dent of the National Urban helm of leading the organi- for African Americans in League Young Professionals zation, as the NUL Annual the upcoming year. (NULYP) by a narrow ONE Conference will be returning Shackelford under- vote margin at the National to his hometown of Houston stands that he must gain Urban League (NUL) An- in 2020. the trust and respect of all nual Convention in India- Shackelford was born members, especially those napolis. Again, every vote and raised in Houston’s who did not vote for him, counts! Third Ward, where he spent but he is overly optimistic NULYP is a National his entire childhood attend- that the organization can Urban League volunteer ing Wheeler Avenue Baptist thrive with collective unity auxiliary that targets young Church. After graduating and focus on advancing the professionals from the ages from Lamar High School, movement. of 21 to 40, who seek to he left Houston to attend “Just like I didn’t get empower their communities Morehouse College, where here on my own, moving and change lives through he graduated cum laude with forward the same will be the Urban League Move- a Bachelor of Arts degree true,” said Shackelford. ment. NULYP’s mission is in Business Administration, “In the coming months my to support the Urban League concentrating in Finance. team and I look forward Movement through volun- Upon returning to Hous- to meeting with the mem- teerism, philanthropy and ton, Shackelford became a bers across the country and membership development. member of the Houston Area hearing their ideas of how Since its inception, NU- Urban League for Young we can work together to LYP has worked to support Professionals (HAULYP) advance the movement. It their Affiliates and to- de and was eventually elected Ray B. Shackelford COURTESY PHOTO will take all of us to create velop a leadership pipeline to serve as its president. the impact that we want to for the NUL. Over the years, As president, he steered to serve on the city’s Inde- of Police, and the Public XXXV, and Leadership see, and our communities the NULYP’s role has ex- HAULYP to an intense focus pendent Police Oversight Safety representative for Houston Class XXXVII. desperately need.” panded to a point where they on service programming and Board (IPOB), making City Council. He is also the proud Shackelford ran on a have provided leadership in connecting with the commu- him one of the youngest Not only is Shackel- father of a nine-year old presidential platform that every space, while helping nity. His impact in that role members to serve on that ford an Eagle Scout, he is daughter, Jordan. While focused on the following: to bridge generational gaps led to him being named as board in the city’s history. also a proud member of maintaining significant Connecting with the and solve problems that have the National President of the In this role, Shackel- the Rho Beta Beta Chap- commitment to his com- community on a more plagued the African Ameri- Year. Shackelford went on ford reviews investiga- ter of Omega Psi Phi Fra- munity, Shackelford has grassroots level and bring- can community for decades. to serve as Southern Region tions conducted by the ternity, Inc., as well as a also excelled in his pro- ing together corporations, Shackelford was elected Vice President of NULYP Houston Police Depart- graduate of the Houston fessional life. He holds elected officials, entrepre- to serve as the new leader of before recently being elected ment’s Internal Affairs Black Leadership Institute a Master of Business neurs, unions, the faith NULYP, which was ironical- to serve as the 10th National Division when officers Classuse II, National Urban Administration from the community and all other ly unveiled at the NUL An- President. force on civilians or dis- League Emerging Leaders University of Houston concerned parties for the nual Conference in Houston Recognized as a leader in charge their firearms. Class VII, National Urban and previously worked benefit of the people they back in 1999. his community, Shackelford After reviewing those League Advocacy Cer- for the Houston Area Ur- serve. Fast forward to 2019, and was nominated by the Mayor cases, Shackelford and his tificate Program, Acceler8ban League in its Hous- we find a Houstonian at the of Houston and confirmed peers make recommenda- Cohort 3, United Way ing Programs department {See SHACKELFORD A-13} helm of the very organiza- by the Houston City Council tions to the Mayor, Chief Project Blueprint Class and as a certified housing A-4A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY SEPTEMBER 12, 9, 20142019

Underwood {continued from Pg. A-1} ain’t seen in years at Taste and wear some polyes- Sentinel, that has never the place to be.” of Soul.” ter to Taste of Soul—you happened in my life.” Follow Sheryl on Twit- Underwood expressed goin’ be hot!” said Un- Sheryl Underwood is a ter and Instagram @sher- her excitement and an- derwood. “Wear some de- Taste of Soul co-chair and ylunderwood. ticipation of meeting TOS odorant. you don’t want to miss her. Nation and also wanted to “The only funk we Be sure to come to Taste of For more information share an important bit of want is on the stage— Soul Saturday, October 19, on Taste of Soul, please information with the com- come musty if you want 10 a.m.-7p.m. visit tasteofsoul.org munity. to.” “We can get over half a Get the Taste of Soul “It’s going to be hot, She continued, “I’d million,” said Underwood App for up-to-the-minute don’t play yourself out like to thank the Sentinel. about breaking the atten- performer & stage info, here, don’t play yourself “For me, being in the dance at Taste of Soul this interactive maps, exclusive year. “I believe it, I believe offers, discounts, contests all news networks, all radio and more available on Ap- networks—Black, Brown, ple App Store and Google White brothers and sisters, Play. You can follow Taste everybody come on out. of Soul on Facebook, Twit- “Listen, Taste of Soul is ter and Instagram.

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Illinois-Chicago and Voor- said Underwood. “So it’s hees College in Denmark, great to be there with [94.7] SC. She is the national The Wave and [Radio Free spokesperson for Kimber- 102.3] KJLH, two iconic ly-Clark’s DEPEND brand L.A. stations.” Underwareness Campaign. Underwood, a member Underwood also hosts of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, “Sheryl Underwood Ra- Inc. and 23rd International dio,” which has 422 do- president, made an appeal mestic and international af- to her fellow Greeks. filiates, Sheryl Underwood “I’m asking all Greeks Radio – The App and to come out to Taste of recently launched “The Soul,” said Underwood. World According To Sheryl “All Greeks come out— Podcast.” you ain’t gonna find no bet- “We will be broadcast- ter food, no better fun—you ing live from Taste of Soul,” going to see people you COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO

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Three SoCal disadvantaged neighborhoods will soon breathe easier.

which officially began in South Coast AQMD the California Air Resourc- July 2019, is unique to each produced the plans, known es Board (CARB) for final of the three communities as Community Emissions approval before official im- and is being used to help Reductions Plans, follow- plementation can begin. increase agency under- ing 42 meetings, workshops The AB 617 program standing of major priorities and community tours, and will continue next year with in each community, and more than 60 individual the South Coast AQMD helped to formulate emis- meetings, to ensure that air Governing Board approv- sions reduction strategies. quality priorities were iden- ing two new communities: The AB 617 program is tified and included for each the Southeast Los Angeles defined by its commitment community. community (South Gate/ to community input and The adopted plans in- Florence-Firestone/Walnut involvement. Community clude specific actions that Park/West Huntington Park/ Steering Committees were go beyond existing efforts Cudahy/Southern Bell Gar- COURTESY PHOTO created for each communi- by the air district to reduce dens); and Eastern Coach- Community Steering Committee meeting in July 2019 ty, comprising of individu- emissions and/or exposures, ella Valley community als who live, work or own an implementation sched- (Indio/Coachella/Thermal/ By Randy TanneR Assembly Bill 617 (AB magnitude been attempted, businesses within the speci- ule, an enforcement plan, Oasis/Mecca/North Shore). Contributing Writer 617) by Assemblymem- and we will do everything ber Cristina Garcia. Since within our power to make Three underserved its passing in September real changes for impacted communities will soon see 2017, South Coast AQMD residents.” improvements in air qual- has received $10.8 mil- In spite of the prog- ity following action taken lion in state funding to lay ress made over the last 25 by the South Coast Air the groundwork for a new years to improve air qual- Quality Management Dis- program designed to spark ity, communities continue trict’s Governing Board. local community involve- to experience inequities The Governing Board “re- ment in disadvantaged caused by air pollution cently” adopted emissions communities. from freeways, ports, rail- reduction plans that will “We embrace our re- yards, warehouses, refiner- cut exposure to toxic air sponsibility to ensure that ies and more. In Fall 2018, pollution in the communi- all residents, especially South Coast AQMD began ties of: Wilmington/West those historically under- focusing on the first three Long Beach/Carson; San represented, have access to selected communities. Bernardino/Muscoy; and resources that can improve Meetings were conducted Boyle Heights/East Los the air they breathe,” said and air monitoring sta- Angeles/West Commerce. Dr. William A. Burke, tions were installed to find The action is part of South Coast AQMD’s valuable information about South Coast AQMD’s on- Governing Board Chair- sources of air pollution, COURTESY PHOTO going efforts to improve man. “This level of collab- the types of pollutants and Community tour of the Port of Los Angeles air quality and public oration between the agency the overall impact they are fied communities, along and a description of the pro- The Governing Board’s rec- health in environmental and these communities is having on these particular with representatives from cess and outreach conduct- ommendations will be for- justice communities, as unprecedented. Never be- communities. community based organiza- ed to develop them. warded to CARB for final part of the groundbreaking fore has something of this The air monitoring, tions and schools. The plans now head to selection. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019NET NEWS LASENTINEL. A-7 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL. A-5

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On this the 54th an- and remains now a radical, niversary of our coming even revolutionary idea. into being, September 7, For it goes against the fun- 1965, as the organization damental assumptions of a Us, we look back on the racistly defined reality in long, difficult, dangerous which Whiteness in every and demanding road we’ve outset we knew then, as and life-enhancing ways. ways we lived our lives, did area of life is the highest travelled. It is a journey we know now, that be- Thus, in talking about na- our work and waged our standard. Moreover, it re- of liberation in thought ing ourselves and freeing tionalisms, these distinc- struggle. jects all White or any other and practice that began ourselves are logically, tions are intellectually and But since ideas don’t myths of racial, religious with radical reasoning practically and inseparably morally mandatory. drop form the sky, grow or cultural claims of supe- about ourselves and our linked. For we can’t free Secondly, we define from the ground or float riority,in exclusive chosen- culture. It involved right- ourselves as Black people, ourselves as cultural na- from the sea, where would ness or election, “manifest fully raising Africa as our unless we be ourselves as tionalists to stress the in- we get those ideas? We an- destiny,” etc. And it argues moral ideal, setting our- Black people. And we can’t dispensability of cultural swered that we would get defiantly and decisively selves at the center of our fully be ourselves until we struggle in the liberation them from our own culture, that there is no people more own history and deciding free ourselves. For unfree, struggle. As revolution- from the views, values and sacred or chosen, no his- that there was no people we can only be partly our- aries, we were and are practices that represent and tory more holy and worthy or history more sacred or selves and can only come convinced that without a reflect the best of what it of being told or taught, and holy than our own and no into the fullness of our- DR. MAULANA KARENGA culture of resistance, we means to be African and no culture more ancient or culture more ancient or selves when we are fully cannot win or wage a revo- human in the world. We insightful and instructive meaningful and instructive free. To be ourselves means oppression and resistance, lutionary struggle for lib- would draw from and build for us than our own. to us. And we pay rever- first of all to be self-con- striving and struggling for eration. Again, Malcolm on continental and diaspo- In our philosophy of ent and rightful honor to sciously rooted in our own the good. said it: “culture is an in- ran culture, ancient and Kawaida, we are the fun- those who walked, worked culture, our unique and We defined ourselves as dispensable weapon in the modern. And in the midst damental source and cen- and struggled before us, equally valid and valuable nationalists, those who love freedom struggle” and we of struggle, Frantz Fanon ter of our own history, our the way-openers and way- way of being human in the their people, their nation, must wage a cultural revo- told us, we would gain new own culture and struggle. makers, the lifters up of the world, i.e., African. and are committed to their lution to decisively “break insights and our culture And we affirm every day in light that lasts, our revered We defined ourselves as liberation and an expanded the bonds of White suprem- would develop along varied countless ways the sacred- and honored ancestors on cultural nationalists, a much life of freedom and flour- acy,” both psychologically liberational lines. ness, sociality, agency and whose tall shoulders we misunderstood and misrep- ishing. Thus, our national- and politically. Culture, he It is in this context of capacity of our people here stand and in whose long resented term, a still stand- ism is distinct from the na- and we taught, following thought and practice, wag- and everywhere to be them- and sheltering shadows we ing target of the vicious tionalism of our oppressor, him, was key to our libera- ing ideological and practi- selves, free themselves and walk. propaganda wars waged and the White nationalism tion, both in terms of how cal struggle that we em- to build the good and car- For it is on their tall by not only our opponents, of the White supremacist. we saw ourselves and how braced and advanced the ing community, and to con- shoulders we stand and but also the enemies of the Theirs is a nationalism of we saw and met the de- idea of Africa as our moral tribute meaningfully, with look back into our past and idea and practice of Black hate and hegemony, of the mands and dimensions of ideal. By moral ideal, we similarly situated and simi- forward into our future, self-determination. But will to dominate, deprive our struggle. mean a composite of the larly committed people, to extracting and applying what exactly is this idea and degrade others who For we could not free highest standards of Af- building a just society and the instructive lessons of and practice which pro- are different. Therefore, ourselves if we could not rican peoples, including life-respecting world. their legacy. And it is in vokes opponents and en- their White nationalism culturally be ourselves, concepts of the Transcen- their long and sheltering emies to speak and publish is a White racist oppres- could not imagine being dent, right and wrong, good Dr. Maulana Karenga, shadows that we continue the litany of lies about it or sor nationalism, in a word, Black beyond our indicted and evil, relational obliga- Professor and Chair of the legacy they left in the try to deny its existence and White supremacy with an- color and degraded condi- tions, and of the good so- Africana Studies, Califor- life-affirming and liberat- achievement by omitting, other name. However, our tion in an oppressive White ciety and good world. We nia State University-Long ing ways we live our lives, denying and distorting it? Black, African American racist context. We had to started with the ancient Beach; Executive Director, do our work, and wage our As revolutionaries, we or African nationalism is develop the will to resist, and worked our way to African American Cultural struggle for liberation and determined that Black lib- a liberational nationalism, to be beautiful in our own the modern best ideas and Center (Us); Creator of good in the world. Indeed, eration is coming from one focused, not on hate, terms and to break the practices, measuring each Kwanzaa; and author of as Dr. Mary McLeod Bet- Black people or it won’t hegemony or racial su- bonds of White supremacy. according to our best social Kwanzaa: A Celebration hune taught us, our ob- come at all. This requires premacy over others, but And we had to boldly criti- and moral reasoning. We of Family, Community and ligation is and must be a that Black people self-con- on the love and liberation cize and reject our oppres- call this, basing everything Culture and Introduction to “ceaseless striving” and sciously see themselves as a of our people, an oppressed sion, not only with words, we do on tradition and rea- Black Studies, 4th Edition, struggle for the Good for people, as Malcolm said, as people, struggling might- but also by the self-con- son. www.OfficialKwanzaaWeb- ourselves, others and the “a nation within a nation,” ily to free themselves and sciously culturally ground- This idea of Africa as site.org; www.MaulanaK- world. a nation within a multicul- be themselves in liberating ed, liberated and liberating our moral ideal was then arenga.org. From the beginning, tural nation called America. our self-understanding We defined a nation also as BY REGINA BROWN WILSON and self-assertion in the a national community, a world, as advocates of community with a common the organization Us, have history, a common culture, been directed toward two common life conditions, over-arching and interre- and a common self-concep- lated goals in our libera- tion rooted in that history tion struggle as a people. and culture and in those life And these goals are to be conditions. And clearly the ourselves and to free our- defining factors of those California BlaCk Media In Los Angeles and Orange 60 percent of them still selves, as Black people, life conditions were and are counties, for example, the publish only print editions. African people. At the that we are a people in both This is a direct appeal to average household wealth We’ve done the math. Governor Newsom, Assem- for U.S. born Whites was Having to hire couriers as the Los AngeLes sentineL blymember Lorena Gonza- $355,000 in 2014. For full-time employees would lez and our entire state leg- U.S. born Black families force us to limit our circula- islature. I’m writing this on that same year it was only tion areas or raise the prices behalf of the more than 20 $4,000, according to the of our papers. Either option DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. African American-owned California Budget and Pol- would hurt our revenue so Executive Publisher / CEO newspapers that operate icy Center. bad, it would no longer in cities and towns across For African-American make sense to stay in busi- JENNIFER J. THOMAS California. newspaper owners surviv- ness. Publisher As the leaders we’ve ing in an industry, the emer- REGINA BROWN We all know the back- KENNETH R. THOMAS elected to represent and gence of the internet has WILSON bone of our democracy is a Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) protect the interests of all almost put on life support, free and independent press RUTH WASHINGTON Californians, we are asking Assembly Bill 5 would newspapers are published. providing truthful, objec- Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) each of you to search your do the exact opposite of Many of our papers are tive and balanced informa- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. hearts, look beyond blind what Gonzalez wants it to weeklies. tion critical to the lives, Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) spots, step in, and do the achieve. She might as well My dad, Hardy Brown, health and overall wellbe- PAMELA A. BAKEWELL one thing that will prevent just pull the plug on our former publisher of Black ing of all our citizens. Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer Assembly Bill 5 from put- businesses. Voice News in Riverside, Since Freedom’s Jour- DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. ting the Black press in Cali- Although our publica- remembers a time when nal, the first African-Amer- Executive Editor / Chief of Staff fornia out of business. tions reach almost two mil- he had to gather the news ican newspaper, was pub- BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL That is: Exempt the lion Californians of all rac- stories, type them, take the lished in 1827, the Black Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of contract couriers who de- es, most of our operations copy to the printer and then press in the United States Directors (2004-2014) liver our newspapers from are still family-owned busi- deliver the published pa- has played a central role in BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor being reclassified as - em nesses. We are small shops pers by himself throughout the lives of Black Ameri- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising ployees under AB 5. with multi-tasking staff the Inland Empire at night. cans as an advocate, trusted ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer The bill Assemblymem- members who struggle to He would drop them off at source of information and Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution ber Gonzalez is proposing attract advertising, grind to churches on Sunday morn- rallying point for issues CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor intends to bring definition meet deadlines and tighten ing, too, because he could (often life-and-death ones) Production Designer / Staff Writer to our Supreme Court’s Dy- belts to remain profitable. not afford to pay a courier. directly affecting our com- LAUREN FLOYD, Staff Writer namex decision and defend None of our papers can af- AB 5 would take Black munities. From the years of Assistant to the Managing Editor the rights of working Cali- ford to offer full-time jobs newspapers back to those legal slavery to the Eman- BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer fornians. with benefits to the part- difficult days. cipation Proclamation, Copy Editor But in our push to cre- time delivery people who Although some of our through the Civil War and ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer ate a more equitable Cali- work, on average, about publications in California {See WILSON A-13} Copy Editor fornia for all, we must not four hours on the days our have websites, more than E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer lose sight of the specific Copy Editor needs and priorities of our NIELE ANDERSON, Digital Editor most vulnerable commu- CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising nities. Our best intentions may sometimes harm some TAMARRA WILLIAMS, Classified Californians while uplifting n A r : AtionAL dvertising epresentAtive others. 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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Mayor Eric Garcetti and Nikerson Gardens Residents in Watts Celebrates Being Awarded $3.7 Million Jobs Plus Initiative Grant BY SAYBIN ROBERSON centers set up for peak “Partnership - it’s working Contributing Writer prosperity among the com- together at all levels, local, munity. state, and federal, that is The Housing Authority “We see Watts rising, what we need to do.” of the city of Los Angeles thanks to state dollars that Congresswoman Barra- (HACLA) has been award- are putting Watts at the gan shared her excitement ed a $3.7 million grant front of the line,” Mayor surrounding the partnership COURTESY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES aimed at giving job training Garcetti stated. “We know between HACLA and the Julie Legardye shares her testimony among neighbors and friends of Nickerson Gardens. and supportive services to that we aren’t just turning Department of Health and 250 residents of Watt’s around and transforming Human Services. A compo- we follow through. That now it is a career, and it event. It is a positive thing Nickerson Gardens. lives; we are saving lives.” nent of the Jobs Plus Pro- the people need the oppor- pays well. I just encourage going on and we need all “Angelenos, [who] will In attendance at Nicker- gram created to address the tunities, get the opportunity everybody to take advan- that they are bringing to the benefit from the Jobs Plus son Gardens Sage Center disparities in healthcare. and we put people to work tage of the jobs that they table.” program are going to take alongside Mayor Garcetti “What better than to right here,” said Congress- have here because it pays As an employed member us to unimaginable places, were Congresswoman hire from within, within woman Barragan who off in the end.” of the community, Smith is places we never believed Nanette Barragan, Council- our community to address promised to fully commit Following the press hopeful she too can go fur- possible,” Mayor Eric man Joe Buscaino, these disparities and have to the community to pro- conference, a Community ther in her career with help Garcetti shared in the HACLA President & CEO people in these careers who duce positive results. Resource, Health, and of the Jobs Plus Program and excitement of the new pro- Doug Guthrie, and HUD not only understand those Another highlight to the Employment Fair officially looks forward to the positive gram that will change the field office representative disparities but help close event was a special launched the four-year Jobs benefits the youth center will community. Ray Brewer. A special testi- the gap,” the Congress- moment shared by a Plus Initiative. During this bring about. The Jobs Plus Initiative mony was also shared woman stated. “What’s beloved resident of 10- time, residents were invited “I’m most excited Grant was given by the US amongst attendees from a exciting for me, is that it’s years, Julie Legardye who to tour the Job Plus Center, about the Youth Center. We Department of Housing Nickerson Gardens resi- going to be happening right currently works for the the Watts/LA AJCC Portal need to be more focused in and Urban Development dent, Julie Legardye. here in Nickerson Gar- Painters Union for the past & Employment Tech Cen- on our youth, so that’s a (HUD) will train and place “It takes a lot of people dens,” she continued to say. seven years. ter, Youth Leadership Cen- good thing,” she shared. residents for careers in to make things like this This bond will allow resi- “I got started with job ter, and more. Among many other resi- healthcare and construc- happen, there is not one dents to join the healthcare and housing fair. I always Danielle Smith, resi- dents, Smith was joined by tion. Wednesday, Septem- person, in particular, it’s workforce through training took advantage,” Legardye dent, and mother living in members of her family for ber 4, residents and special everybody working togeth- and jobs. stated as she shared her Nickerson Gardens shared food, fun, and celebration guests celebrated the new er,” Congresswoman “The work is just start- journey with the crowd. “It her gratitude and enthusi- of a brighter future thanks opportunity and multiple Nanette Barragan stated. ing, and we must make sure was just a job to me, but asm, “I feel good about this to the Jobs Plus Program. Kaiser Invests Over $4 Million to Combat Homelessness in SoCal

BY JENNIFER BIHM substance abuse and health Community Loan Fund, become chronically home- Contributing Writer treatment, after-school aca- plus an additional $50 mil- less because in military demic support and commu- lion in capital from ECLF. service, we learn to live in a Kaiser Permanente offi- nity activities. “The goal of the harsh environment, have a cials are aiming to become a “We’re just getting start- RxHome Fund is to create higher tolerance for difficult part of the homeless solu- ed,” Yamamoto said. “The and to preserve 3,250 situations and have a certain tion in Southern California Los Angeles and San Diego healthy and affordable degree of pride. Coming with a $4.3 million grant to projects are the first two homes over the next decade back from service, it can Los Angeles and San Diego investments aimed at reducing in Kaiser Permanente’s often be difficult to adjust for more affordable and homelessness and supporting service areas nationwide,” back into society, so having secure homes. Those coun- housing for health. We’re officials said. the support and resources to ties, officials said, have the PHOTO COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE actively searching for future A formerly homeless vet- help us work through our highest rates of homeless- Artist’s rendering of the Angel Apartments, part of Kaiser affordable housing projects eran called Michael, said he experiences is extremely Permanente’s $4.3 million investment in SoCal’s homeless ness with the least afford- and partnerships throughout and others are grateful for important. I appreciate the solution. able housing. The grant will Southern California.” Kaiser’s efforts to help allevi- dedicated people who make help to create and preserve “As each of these factors manente’s investment will The $4.3 million dollar ate homelessness. Housing, affordable housing for veter- 75 affordable and/or perma- have legal underpinnings, inspire even more socially grant is part of the the he said, is essential for stabil- ans possible, because it nent supportive housing legal and policy interven- minded investors to recog- recently created $100 mil- ity and a better quality of life. shows that the community units in the two areas. tions have often been used nize the connection between lion RxHome Fund. This “Affordable and sup- and the city do care about “Stable, affordable hous- to attempt to address home- positive health outcomes fund is comprised of a $50 portive housing is important our needs and will do some- ing is essential to a person’s lessness, although not and a stable home.” million loan from Kaiser for veterans,” he explained. thing to end homelessness health,” said John Yamamo- always from a public health In Los Angeles, $1.1 Permanente to Enterprise “Veterans are likely to for veterans.” to, vice president of Commu- perspective.” million will be invested in a nity Health and Government But Kaiser officials said Los Angeles Family Hous- Relations at Kaiser Perma- public health is the main per- ing development in the nente Southern California. spective from which home- North Hills area of the San “Yet, many of the com- lessness should be viewed. Fernando Valley, said Kaiser munities we serve are grap- Lori Chatman, president of officials. pling with high rates of hous- Enterprise Community Loan The Angel Apartments ing insecurity and homeless- Fund, said the private capital project will transform ness. These efforts are investment is to support 22,260 square feet of under- designed to help change that.” well-designed homes that utilized commercial space “Health problems are affordable and connected into 53 units of permanent among homeless persons to health care, good jobs, supportive housing for for- result from various factors, schools and transit. merly homeless residents, as such as barriers to care, lack “As a social impact well as chronically home- of access to adequate food investor, Kaiser Permanente less veterans. The develop- and protection, and limited is investing to create better ment will feature four resi- resources and social servic- health outcomes for resi- dential floors and on-site es,” according to medical dents while earning a finan- support services that include experts at the Centers for cial return,” she explained. intervention, education and Disease Control in Georgia. “We hope that Kaiser Per- employment assistance, NAREB Urges Black Americans Not to Defer Their Dream of Homeownership NNPA NEWSWIRE wake-up call to reverse this out and encourage Black daunting downward trend. millennials to consider, or re- According to the Nation- What are the causes? But consider, homeownership as al Association of Real Estate more importantly, what are a wealth building tool. Brokers (NAREB), wealth the solutions? What can the “Statistics show that building usually begins with community of concern do to there are 1.7 million Black that first investment in own- prompt home purchase and millennials making $100,000 ing your own home. Whether therefore, wealth building? or more and could improve you purchase a first-time These and other ques- their financial futures with “starter” home or inherit a tions are slated to be homeownership or participa- property or residence, you addressed at NAREB’s tion in real estate investment start down the road to build- annual “State of BlackAmer- opportunities. NAREB is ing wealth. But something ica” forum to be convened at determined to reach them has changed in the Black the Congressional Black with messages that rebut, community.The U.S. Census Caucus Foundation’s 2019 yet improve, some of their Bureau’s latest statistics indi- Annual Legislative Confer- current lifestyle choices,” cate that the Black home- ence, Thursday, Sept. 12, he says. What’s more, he ownership rate has dropped 2019, 2:00p.m.- 4:00p.m. adds, homeownership is once again. Expert panelists, steeped critical. “One clear mes- Now at 40.6 percent, the in the issues, the disparities sage to millennials: Think rate starkly signals a continu- and likely solutions to rais- about a house before you al loss of wealth for Black ing Black homeownership buy the car.” Americans. By comparison, are committed to working As he explains, wealth the non-Hispanic White with NAREB on its mission building is all about smart homeownership rate for the to restore confidence in the choices. Dreams need not be same period was reported to real estate market, identify deferred. Homeownership is be 73.1 percent, a nearly 30 critical systemic blockages, possible and still desirable as percent difference. There’s a and outline the concerted a wealth building tool. problem and NAREB is on advocacy strategies that law- NAREB, with its nationwide point to stop the loss and makers at every level of gov- network of predominantly return Black Americans to ernment need to keep in Black American real estate wealth building through mind to improve Black professionals are here to help homeownership of real estate homeownership outcomes. find the wealth building investment. During the forum, Don- pathways that best suit NAREB is aware that the nell Williams, the newly lifestyles and incomes. “Join Black community,particular- installed president of me at NAREB’s Forum for ly its local and national lead- NAREB, will announce an the answers,” Williams con- ers, may need a clear, strong aggressive program to reach cluded. A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 12, 26, 2019 2013

McKenna school, with an emphasis on Steve Bradford, Assembly {continued from Pg. A-1} middle schools. The funding member Sydney Kamlager needed to activate the plan is Dove, Assembly member tion, Metro, LA Promise brarians, and maintain after proving very elusive without Mike Gipson, LA City Fund and MOVELA to pilot school programs. the passage of Measure EE, Councilman Paul Koretz, a free Dash to Class Trans- “There is still much work which would have helped LA School Board Mem- portation Program for K-12 to be done” McKenna said. LAUSD provide a myriad bers: Scott Schmerelson, students within LA County; “the proficiency rate for of services to help our stu- Jackie Goldberg, and Dr. Introduced state legislation math and English among dents achieve at higher levels. Richard Vladovic, Com- to authorize first LAUSD Latino and African Ameri- “Schools in our community munity Activist Tim Wat- gender separate public can students is still too low, can and must be adequately kins, Pastor K.W. Tulloss, schools with a STEAM em- and while we have reduced resourced to provide the ex- President of the Baptist phasis, (one male and one absenteeism and suspen- ceptional education to which Ministers Conference and female), both in Board Dis- sions, the achievement gap our students are entitled,” he SEIU Local 99. trict 1; Initiated policies to is still problematic for our said. support and increase small community.” A partial list of Dr. McK- To volunteer, endorse business vendor opportu- McKenna spoke of his enna’s endorsements consist or donate to his campaign, nities within the district; plan to address the achieve- of Congresswoman Karen please visit his website: and Supported resources to ment gap by working with Bass, State Superintendent www.Mckenna2020. lower class size, increase a family of schools from of Public Instruction Tony com. Email: campaign@ nurses, counselors and li- elementary through high Thurmond, State Senator Dr. George McKenna COURTESY PHOTOS mckenna2020.com Or call (323) 238-6680

la’s Pretrial Integrity and sive and comprehensive in Harris {continued from Pg. A-1} Safety Act with Senator its nature. With two mil- Rand Paul was her first lion of the 2.3 million in- major bipartisan bill in the carcerated people in state Senate. The bill provides prisons and local jails, grants to incentivize states Harris says it’s important to significantly reform to understand that much of their money bail systems criminal justice policy oc- to make them more just. curs at state and local lev- This portion of the plan els and she’s committed also includes ending the to doing everything in her use of fines and fees that power if elected president criminalize the poor and to influence that change. ending suspension of driv- Several have voiced er’s licenses for unpaid support of the plan includ- fines. ing San Francisco Mayor Harris believes the London Breed. death penalty is immoral, “Kamala is an uncom- discriminatory, ineffec- promising advocate for the tive and a gross misuse voiceless and underserved. of taxpayer dollars. As As someone who has seen San Francisco District At- the flaws in our criminal torney, Harris refused the justice firsthand, I have death penalty in the pros- long appreciated Kamala’s ecution of a man accused commitment to reform- of killing a police officer. ing it,” Mayor Breed. Even under scrutiny and “Her plans to end manda- pressure to pursue the tory minimum sentencing, death penalty, Harris in- money bail, and the death sisted. As president, she penalty exemplify why her vows to end the death platform is so important. Sen. Kamala Harris poses with admirers. The senator is currently in fourth place in Democratic candidate polls. penalty as well as solitary She is a trailblazer through PHOTO COURTESY OF KAMALA HARRIS CAMPAIGN confinement and for-profit and through.” incarceration. “As a lifelong civil the top law enforcement of- poverty.” integration with Back-On- and when no reasonable An important aspect of rights and criminal justice ficial in the state. She held The plan’s guiding Track programs, a model alternatives are available. this portion of Harris’ plan activist, I don’t say this that position until 2017, principles: that Harris’ has helped im- It also includes the cre- is “Keeping Families In- lightly: Kamala’s platform when she became a US sen- (1) End Mass Incarcera- plement as district attorney ation of a National Police tact.” Harris plans to make is exactly what our justice ator for California. tion and Invest Resources in San Francisco. Systems Board that utilizes it easier for family to visit system demands,” said Harris’ record as a pros- into Evidence and Commu- (2) Law Enforce- independent investigations prisoners for instance, the president of the Akonadi ecutor came under fire -re nity- Based Programs that ment’s Primary Mission of officer-involved shoot- FIRST STEP Act insti- foundation, CSU trustee, cently during a Democratic Reduce Crime and Help is to Serve and Protect ings, restoration of consent tuted a requirement to al- and SF BART board direc- Presidential Debate in July. Build Safe and Healthy Communities. It Should decrees, increased funding low for federal prisoners tor Lateefah Simon. “Her Criminal justice experts Communi ties . Instill Trust and Be Ac- for body cameras and in- to be placed within 500 career is proof that you can and opposing party mem- Black Americans are in - countable to the Com- creased transparency and miles of their post-release fight to rectify what’s bro- bers have criticized Har- carcerated at more than five munities It Serves. accountability data collec- residency where possible. ken from the inside, and ris as a ‘tough prosecutor’ times the rate of White A recent LA Times tion and analysis. Kamala would reduce that her plans for our country who didn’t change much Americans and the incarcer - article cited a study that This portion of Harris’ distance even more and in- prove that she has a lot of in regard to mass incar- ation rate for Black women found a leading cause of plan also addresses racial vest money in states to do fight left. We need a leader ceration, the death penalty is twicethat of White death for Black men to disparities in law enforce- the same. like Kamala in the White and overly harsh sentences women. Furthermore, when be fatal police shootings. ment, demilitarization of (4) The System House to ensure that we for non-violent offenders. these men and women are While law enforcement is police departments and pri- Must Protect Vulner- end private prisons, stop Contrarily, Harris was key released from confinement, a critical part of our com- oritization of mental health able People criminalizing poverty, and in implementing programs one report found that they munities and we appreciate informed responses. This principle of the give Black and Brown like “Back on Track” which face nearly 50,000 federal, the sacrifices of those who (3) The System plan addresses victims’ families their lives back.” allowed first-time drug - of state, and local legal restric - serve on our behalf, there Must Treat Individu- rights. Harris plans to in- As she trails in fourth fenders to get a high school tions thatserve as barriers to are some communities — als Equitably and Hu- vest $1 billion to allow place with about 6 percent diploma and a job instead reentry into society. For ex - especially communities manely states to fully eliminate of the vote for Democratic of prison time, as well as ample, one study shows that of color — who have not Harris’ plan aims to fix their rape-kit backlogs candidate, Harris contin- OpenJustice, a platform that acriminal record can reduce always held the same trust the unjust and broken bail within four years and im- ues to campaign and use allows the public to track the likelihood of a callback in law enforcement be- system where 450,000 plement reforms to ensure her platform to end mass reported killings by police or job offer by nearly 50 cause of their experiences. Americans sit in jail today a backlog does not happen incarceration, shifting officers. While some say she percent, and the negative When individuals in these awaiting trial because they again. to crime reduction, and didn’t do enough to change impact is even more consid - communities are subject to cannot afford to pay bail. Victims of fraud and building safe and healthy the system she is now cham- erable for Black applicants. racial profiling, excessive Excessive cash bail dispro- corporate crimes are in- communities. pioned for reforming, Harris Harris proposes signifi - force, or other misconduct portionately harms people cluded in this portion as “Americans deserve has been vocal and instru- cant federal investments in — they have a right to de- from low-income com- well. Harris has fought a criminal justice system mental in overhauling the policiesthat would end mass mand that police be held munities and communities for consumer rights in the that focuses on fairness, justice system. Her new plan incarceration and especially accountable and Harris’ of color. Black defendants past such as her victory in rehabilitation, and ac- aims to end mandatory min- into evidence-based, non- plan aims to do so. are more likely to be de- a $1.1 billion judgement countability to build trust imum sentences, remove carceral social supports and Harris’ reform plan fo- tained before trial and less against the for-profit (and and safe communities,” profit from the justice- sys programsat the state and lo - cuses in on accountability likely to be able to post bail now defunct) Corinthian said Harris. “As president, tem, and enact key account- cal level to improve public and trust in law enforce- compared with similarly- Colleges for their predato- I’ll fix this broken system ability reforms, including a safety and reduce violence. ment. It includes the sup- situated White defendants ry and unlawful practices to make it fairer and more strong progressive national This includes investing in port of a national standard and Black men pay higher to defraud students. accountable for communi- use of force standard for po- jobs and job training, hous - for use of deadly force bail than similarly-situated Harris’ plan is exten- ties across the country.” lice. ing, transportation, food se - only when “necessary” White defendants. Kama- “My entire career has curity, education, medical been spent making needed and mental health care, in - reforms and fighting for cluding trauma recovery. those who too often are Through initiatives like voiceless -- from young Harris’ Marijuana Opportu - people arrested for the first nity Reinvestment and Ex - time and getting them jobs pungementAct Harris plans instead of jail, to grieving to end the “War on Drugs” Black mothers who wanted and legalize marijuana to justice for their child’s mur- stop excessive sentencing der as the system ignored and convictions. Harris also their pain. This plan uses my proposes to reduce federal experience and unique ca- crack and powder cocaine pability to root out failures disparities from 18:1 to 1:1. within the justice system,” Under this principle, says Harris. Harris also proposes exten - “We can end mass incar- sivepolicies to help children ceration and combat the bias thrive. This includes the and racism that fuels it. We creationof a Bureau of Chil - can ensure accountability dren and Family Justice, in - for all parts of the system vestments in state and local to build foundations of trust levels to end juvenile incar - in our communities. We can ceration and life sentences Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during the New Hampshire state Demo- stop profit from incarcera- ofchildren. Harris’ plan pro - cratic Party convention, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Manchester, N.H. AP PHOTO/ROBERT F. BUKATY tion and stop criminalizing motes rehabilitation and re - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 States Led by Texas Target Google in New Antitrust Probe BY RACHEL LERMAN not comment on the nary internet users, but also tisers have argued that AND MARCY GORDON announcement by the other on smaller companies striv- Google has such a strangle- Associated Press states. Mike Lewis, a ing to compete in Google’s hold on the market that it spokesman for Alabama markets. becomes a system of what- Fifty U.S. states and Attorney General Steve Fifty U.S. states and ever Google says, goes — territories, led by Texas, Marshall, also said the territories, led by Texas, because the alternative announced an investigation state’s legal team had no announced an investigation could be not reaching cus- into Google’s “potential comment on the probe. into Google’s “potential tomers. monopolistic behavior.” The news conference monopolistic behavior.” “There’s definitely con- The Monday announce- featured a dozen Republi- (Sept. 9) cern on the part of the ment closely followed one can attorneys general plus “On the one hand, you advertisers themselves that from a separate group of the Democratic attorney could just say, ‘well Google wields way too states Friday that disclosed general of Washington, AP PHOTO/MANUEL BALCE CENETA Google is dominant much power in setting rates an investigation into Face- D.C. District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine, with because they’re good,’” and favoring their own book’s market dominance. Google’s parent compa- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, right, and a biparti- said Jen King, the director services over others,” King The two probes widen the ny, Alphabet, has a market san group of state attorneys general speaks to reporters of privacy at Stanford’s said. antitrust scrutiny of big value of more than $820 in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, Mon- Center for Internet and Google’s smartphone tech companies beyond billion and controls so day, Sept. 9, 2019 on an antitrust investigation of big tech Society. “But at the same operating system, Android, sweeping federal and con- many facets of the internet companies. time, it’s created an ecosys- is also the most widely gressional investigations that it’s almost impossible tem where people’s whole used in the world. and enforcement action by to surf the web for long said in a statement. and beneficial to con- internet experience is European regulators European regulators. without running into at Critics often point to sumers. mediated through Google’s have fined Google $5 bil- Nebraska attorney gen- least one of its services. Google’s 2007 acquisition “Google is one of home page and Google’s lion for tactics involving eral Doug Peterson, a Google’s dominance in of online advertising com- America’s top spenders on other products.” Android, finding that Republican, said at a press online search and advertis- pany DoubleClick as piv- research and development, For instance, Google’s Google forced smartphone conference held in Wash- ing enables it to target mil- otal to its advertising dom- making investments that search platform is often the makers to install Google ington that 50 attorneys lions of consumers for their inance. spur innovation,” wrote starting point for millions apps, thereby expanding its general joining together personal data. Europe’s antitrust regu- Kent Walker, the compa- of people when they go reach. Google has since sends a “strong message to The state officials lators slapped Google with ny’s senior vice president online. Google dwarfs allowed more options for Google.” assembled in Washington a $1.7 billion fine in March of global affairs, in a blog other search competitors alternative browser and California and Alabama were vague about the focus for unfairly inserting exclu- post Friday. On Monday, and has faced harsh criti- search apps to European are not part of the investi- and scope of the investiga- sivity clauses into contracts Google referred reporters cism in the past for favor- Android phones. gation, although it does tion, although several sug- with advertisers, disadvan- to that earlier post. ing its own products over The U.S. Justice De- include the District of gested scrutiny of the com- taging rivals in the online “Things that were sci- competitors at the top of partment opened a sweep- Columbia and Puerto Rico. pany’s dominant search ad business. ence fiction a few years search results. European ing investigation of big Google is headquartered in and advertising businesses. One outcome antitrust ago are now free for every- regulators also have inves- tech companies this sum- California and employs Several advocacy regulators might explore is one — translating any lan- tigated in this area, ulti- mer, looking at whether more workers there than in groups applauded the forcing Google to spin off guage instantaneously, mately fining Google for their online platforms any other region. Google announcement, saying the search as a separate compa- learning about objects by promoting its own shop- have hurt competition, also broke ground last year power of tech companies ny, experts say. Regulators pointing your phone, get- ping service. Google is suppressed innovation or on a $600 million data-cen- has gone unchecked for too also could focus on areas ting an answer to pretty appealing the fine. otherwise harmed con- ter project in Alabama. long. Antitrust enforcement such as Google’s popular much any question you Google will control sumers. The Federal Trade Tara Gallegos, a “can help consumers and video site YouTube, an might have,” Walker wrote. 31.1 percent of global digi- Commission has been spokeswoman for Califor- innovative competitors acquisition Google scored But federal and state tal ad dollars in 2019, conducting its own com- nia Attorney General access markets for plat- in 2006. regulators and policymak- according to eMarketer petition probe of Big Xavier Becerra, declined to forms that are more fair Google has long argued ers are growing more con- estimates, crushing a dis- Tech, as has the House confirm or deny any state and more competitive,” the that although its businesses cerned not just with the tant second-place Face- Judiciary subcommittee investigation and would group Public Knowledge are large, they are useful company’s impact on ordi- book. Many smaller adver- on antitrust.

This July 22, 2019, file photo shows former Georgia House Minority Abrams Tells Democrats: Leader Stacey Abrams addressing the 110th NAACP National Conven- Go After Georgia, Irregular Voters tion, in Detroit. Abrams is pushing national Democ- rats to treat Georgia as a nominee’s short list for Abrams’ margin of defeat bination of new residents Groh-Wargo said, is 2020 battleground and to vice president — particu- last year. moving in and some Democrats’ messaging, follow her 2018 strategy nationwide by expanding the larly if former Vice Presi- The universe of truly realignment, as in other infrastructure, advertising Democratic electorate. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File) dent Joe Biden, a 76-year- persuadable “swing vot- states, among college-edu- and one-on-one outreach old White man, wins the ers” in Georgia, compara- cated White women disen- cannot be focused on a nar- nomination. Central to tively, is about 150,000, chanted with Trump. Rural row universe of swing vot- BY BILL BARROW Democrats who want to Biden’s candidacy is his Groh-Wargo said. The Whites have moved even ers and erstwhile Democ- Associated Press drive turnout among non- perceived appeal with campaign spent money tar- more overwhelmingly to rats who aren’t coming Whites and suburban or White moderates and geting those voters, she Republicans, though Groh- back. Georgia’s Stacey urban college-educated swing voters who voted for added, but not nearly as Wargo called it a “myth” “Democratic commit- Abrams dove headlong Whites. Those constituen- Trump in those Midwestern much as traditional cam- that Abrams didn’t cam- tees, consultants and the Monday into Democrats’ cies could put states like battlegrounds. paign tactics would have paign to rural Whites. In media do not factor unlike- debate over how to win in Georgia, North Carolina In the packet sent Mon- required for television aggregate, Groh-Wargo, ly voters into their polling, 2020, urging her party to and Arizona in play while day, Abrams took pains to advertising in the expen- Abrams still garnered more strategy and prognostica- treat her diversifying state helping in Trump’s Upper say she doesn’t want to sive Atlanta market. of the White vote in 2018 tions,” Groh-Wargo said, as a key battleground and Midwest footprint. “diminish the importance Meanwhile, Democrats than other recent Democ- instead “rel-itigating the replicate her effort to Georgia has added or winnability of any have narrowed GOP mar- rats at the top of the Geor- prior election as if nothing bring new minority and 2020 emphasis because state,” and the memo, gins with urban and subur- gia ticket. had changed in the elec- younger voters to the polls both of its Senate seats are which Groh-Wargo wrote, ban Whites through a com- The takeaway in 2020, torate since.” nationwide rather than on the ballot, including a said Democrats should chasing White voters lost surprise special election reject “false choices” long ago. because Republican Sen. between chasing White Abrams, who lost the Johnny Isakson is retiring, Obama-Trump voters and Georgia governor’s race by along with two competitive Democratic-leaning 1.4 percentage points in suburban Atlanta congres- minorities who are consid- 2018 but set a state record sional districts key to deter- ered unlikely voters. for Democratic votes, made mining House control. But the documents laid her case in a letter and Abrams’ campaign out the case that Democ- strategy memo obtained by manager, Lauren Groh- rats’ greatest potential The Associated Press and Wargo, did not put a price gains are found in the latter sent to top Democratic tag on a 2020 campaign in groups. presidential candidates, Georgia, but noted the In 2018, Abrams got national party committees, combined Democratic more than 1.92 million key strategists and groups investment in Georgia last votes, about 45,000 more on the left. year was $42 million, com- than Clinton, but 55,000 “Democrats, let’s do pared to $70 million in shy of Kemp’s 1.98 mil- better and go big,” Abrams Ohio and $32 million in lion. Republicans had been wrote, arguing that her his- Iowa, where Democrats winning statewide races by toric bid to be the first lost statewide midterm about 200,000 votes, with Black female governor in races two years after the GOP’s presidential U.S. history wasn’t the sole Hillary Clinton lost to totals stabilizing between 2 driver of her near-win. “I Trump by nearly double- million and 2.1 million am not the only candidate digit margins. since 2008 while Demo- who can create a coalition Abrams’ play Monday cratic totals climbed. CEEM TAKEOVER WEEKEND and a strategy to win this also underscores her The shift is mostly state.” She added that “any mounting influence in the about demographics: Geor- AT THE LA COUNTY FAIR decision less than full party. She was a rising star gia’s non-White population FRIDAY, SEPT. 13-SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 investment in Georgia in her campaign against is growing faster than its would amount to strategic now-Gov. 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McKenna III Launches First-of-its Kind Student Transit Pass Program in LAUSD Schools Metro Board Director Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker from preschool to college could result in: 1) L.A. Coun- Joins Launch of Unique Partnership Between ty households saving a total LAUSD & LA Metro at Manual Arts High School of $750,000 per year in fines in the South LA Transit Empowerment Zone for fare evasion and $2.5 mil- lion per year on student tran- (SLATE-Z) sit passes, 2) students receiv- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE getting to school. Eliminating ing more instructional time, those obstacles will increase 3) schools receiving an addi- JOSIE CLERFOND This week, Los Angeles student achievement by miti- tional $125,000 each year for LAUSD Board Member Dr. McKenna, LA Metro Director Jackie Dupont-Walker, & partic- gating potential opportunities every one percent decrease in Unified School Board Mem- ipants in the Just Transit Student Transit Pass Pilot Program. ber Dr. George McKenna for lost instructional time due unexcused absences, and 4) launched the first-ever “any to absenteeism.” another Manual Arts High Transit Empowerment Zone facilitate safe and secure fewer vehicle emissions line, any time” Los Angeles Low-wealth students and School Junior. is proud to partner with commutes for our Manual resulting in healthier families County Metropolitan Transit their parents face many chal- “This program helps MOVE L.A., L.A. Promise Arts students.” and communities. Authority (Metro) pass pro- lenges when pursuing an eliminate a barrier to these Fund, the city of LosAngeles SLATE-Z partners will “We are excited about the gram for K-12 students in education, and the cost of students’ academic success and LAUSD on this critical be tracking outcomes of the potential for this transit pass LAUSD. This pilot program transportation—including and beyond, enabling them pilot program to eliminate pilot throughout the year program to create a model for won a competitive grant from gas, insurance, parking, to navigate our ever-chang- unnecessary barriers to aca- including absenteeism, tar- equal access and upward the Just Transit Project of The maintenance—is one of the ing world,” said Metro Board demic success,” said dinism, fare evasion tickets, mobility for low-income pub- 11th Hour Project of The biggest obstacles. As a result, Director Jacquelyn Dupont- SLATE-Z executive director Schmidt Family Foundation far too many of these stu- Walker, who was appointed Effie Turnbull Sanders. to fund free transit passes for dents cannot finish their edu- to the board by Los Angeles Metro TAP card stickers a full year for the entire Jun- cation due to absenteeism Mayor Eric Garcetti. “By are attached directly to their ior class at Manual Arts High and tardiness, and are more offering better access to edu- LAUSD student ID, giving School in South Los Angeles likely to end up in the juve- cation and opportunity with- them a convenient option to to ride any Metro line and nile detention system for out having to worry about ride on Metro and ten other nine other municipal transit something as minor as a tran- cost, we are empowering public transit agencies for bus operators in L.A. County. sit fare violation. Recent evi- these students to focus on free anywhere throughout dence demonstrates that pro- what is most important: the county of Los Angeles. viding low-income residents learning and growing.” The passes are being distrib- assistance with transporta- This unique pilot pro- uted at the Manual Arts HS tion costs is an effective tool gram seeks a solution to the College Center, an on-cam- for reducing poverty. challenges faced by low- pus resource center for stu- JOSIE CLERFOND LAUSD Board Member Dr. George McKenna helps stu- “I can’t imagine paying wealth households in the dents run by the L.A. Prom- dents onto LA Metro Bus for Inaugural Just Transit Stu- $2 a day to go to and from Federally-designated South ise Fund. dent Transit Pass Pilot Program Ride. class. It really adds up,” said LosAngeles Transit Empow- “High school success is “A transit pass program Manual Arts High School erment Zone (SLATE-Z). predicated on a number of access to education and job lic school students in Los will make a major difference Junior Mathew, as he used This partnership came factors, one of the basic ele- opportunities, and miles trav- Angeles, inspire the next gen- in the lives of students and his L.A. Metro U-Pass TAP together as part of the Mem- ments is safe transit from eled on public transit to eration of transit riders, their communities,” said Card to get on a Metro bus. orandum of Understanding home to school and back,” understand the real benefits reduce transportation emis- LAUSD Board Member, Dr. “I take two buses, twice a signed by 55 organizations said Veronica Melvin, CEO of this transit pass model. A sions and traffic, and lead to George J. McKenna. “This is day, six days a week. It is working to revitalize South of L.A. Promise Fund. study by the L.A. County better job opportunities, an important investment that really a great program. For L.A. by moving residents to “We’re grateful to be work- Department of Public Health access to education, and will minimize barriers for me and my parents, we save economic opportunity. ing with Slate-Z, L.A. Metro, found that securing free tran- graduation rates,” said Move students who may struggle a lot of money,” said Jessica, “The South Los Angeles Move L.A. and LAUSD to sit passes for all students LA’s Eli Lipmen. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson Celebrate the Groundbreaking for Homeless Housing Development in South Los Angeles BY SAYBIN ROBERSON says excitedly about the Contributing Writer new community and progress the city has been EAH Housing and A2Z making to end homeless- Enterprise, along with ness. Mayor Eric Garcetti and The Pointe on Vermont, Councilmember Mar- a 50-unit mixed-use afford- queece Harris-Dawson able housing development broke ground at 7600 Ver- with commercial space on mont Avenue in South Los the ground floor, also Angeles on September 4, including a recording stu- 2019. dio to keep the youth out of “Today, that’s what this the streets. EAH Housing, JONATHAN RAMIREZ OF ARCHLENZ PHOTOGRAPHY is about, this is about say- which is an affordable Group picture featuring Antonia Feemster, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Laura Hall ing to every Angeleno ‘you housing nonprofit has part- and more breaking ground on Vermont. belong,’” Mayor Garcetti nered with A2Z Enterprise, a Black and woman-owned real estate development allows people to get that owner of A2Z Enterprises firm to aid in the fight good job, to fall in love, to also shared her remarks as against homelessness creat- be able to pursue their pas- her father bought the land ing a space specifically sions in life, it allows them years ago, she now will meant for transitioning and to stabilize their lives,” carry his legacy and dedi- displaced residents. Mayor Garcetti says, cation to the community to Funding for The Pointe adding, “we know the solu- give back on her end. on Vermont will be provid- tion to homelessness is She shared her excite- ed by the city of Los Ange- housing.” ment regarding the ground les through Measure HHH, Councilmember Mar- floor which will house a $1.2 billion bond allow- queece Harris-Dawson also retail spaces and the ing construction of 8,000 to shared a moment of grati- recording studio created to 10,000 affordable units for tude with and how he also help youth find healthy the homeless and at-risk became acquainted with ways to express themselves population around Los EAH Housing. He, along through music. “Music Angeles County. The meas- with the team at A2Z and therapy is an amazing gift ure also provides mental EAH visited multiple that’s been given to us by health care, drug and alco- neighborhood councils, God, and to be able to have hol treatment and other local churches, and the music be a great starting services for residents. The community to work within point in people’s lives and Pointe on Vermont will be to build a space everyone to be able to change peo- no different. wanted. ple’s lives, we are really The four-story building, “Today, I’m proud to excited about that.” which will be constructed say we got there, with the “I remember coming by FSY Architects, will community; we got there here as a kid and my dad provide housing for indi- with the city, and we got always talked about his viduals 60 percent below there with the county of vision was to revitalize the area median income Los Angeles,” Coun- Vermont,” Feemster stated, (AMI). In further efforts to cilmember Harris-Dawson she was also joined by her keep residents from home- stated. brother Garry Zeigler. lessness, The Pointe on “That’s how we’ll “This is something our par- Vermont will also partner solve homelessness in the ents and I always dreamed with St. Joseph’s Center to city of Los Angeles,” he of.” provide onsite support and continues. “EAH and the The Pointe on Vermont resident services to help Vermont community is is expected to finish the maintain health, well- putting a big downpayment construction Winter of being, and self-sufficiency. on that today and we thank 2020. For more information “We know what secure you for it.” visit https://www.pointeon- affordable housing does. It Antonia Feemster, vermont.com/. THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-7

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As I write this piece, I weekly and daily lists of we get older, we have a re- am grateful to celebrate an- what I plan to accomplish. sponsibility to those com- other year. As I get older, I’m not sure where I got ing behind us to teach them I appreciate each of my this from, but I feel more the importance of making The only regathering of [Genesis12:1] and to go Later, the promised child birthdays more and more. orderly and accomplished their lives count no matter Jews from “many nations to a land that God would to Abram and Sarai, Isaac, What I know for sure is that when I can see what I want what stage they may be in around the world in Is- show him. The entire so- was born at their old age. life is not promised. Peo- or need to do and then cross currently. rael’s history is that which journing period was 430 God changed their names ple from the generation be- it off my list as I complete One of the things I is occurring in modern years: 400 years date from to Abraham and Sarah. fore mine are passing away it. It’s become my routine. love as I get older is how days (1948), when Israel Isaac’s birth. The 430 [I’m skipping quite a bit and my generation is now On Sundays after church I people feel 50 is the new achieved statehood.” (The years from “the promise” here]. Hagar and Ishmael slowly becoming the “el- sit down at my computer to 30 (smile). I am not run- End Times In Chronologi- or Covenant made and in- were also blessed exceed- ders.” Not only are family see what I didn’t complete ning from getting older, cal Order-Rhodes) Gen- clude the whole sojourn- ingly. So, we ask the ques- members passing away, but from the week before and but I love the fact that esis 10:19 sets forth the ing.” Abram’s nephew, tion, “Where and why are also several of my friends, transfer that to the week people (women especially) borders of Canaan (prom- Lot, went with him. This the Jewish people scat- along with people I grew ahead. Then I look in my are enjoying life longer, ised land) “extended from was not the original plan. tered among the nations. up with and those that have calendar to review my ap- understanding that no mat- Sidon toward Gerar as God told Abram to get Certainly, one reason is become part of my com- pointments for the week ter their age they still have far as Gaza, and then to- away from your kindred. there have been many munity over the years. In and I write out my new to time to do amazing things. ward Sodom, Gomorrah, Lot tagged along with “sieges” of Jerusalem. the wake of this reality, we do list. I also try and think This year as I turn 58, I cel- Admah, and Zeboiim, as Abram and Sarai. Lot From my research, some realize that right now is the about people in my life that ebrate being a grandmother far as Lasha.…” and the caused quite a problem 27 sieges (not all recorded only time we have to make have special days coming to two beautiful grandchil- families of the Canaanites to Abram, who had to in scriptures, but else- our mark and do the things up such as birthdays or an- dren, I have a beautiful were spread abroad. Other rescue him in a war. Lot where. Zechariah predicts that matter most. niversaries and I drop them family, and I work doing Bible references set forth separated from Abram. a 28th raised by Messiah, I’ve often heard speak- a card or give them a call. things I love while making Canaan boundaries. (lim- Lot’s herdsmen disagreed as the 7th was by Jeho- ers and preachers talk Lists are just one of the a difference. I also believe ited space) People seem on space; wanted more vah (Divine interposition about making “the dash” tools I use to make sure I the best is still yet to come. to most often remember space for their herds. foretold by Prophet Isa- between the day we are am remembering the things Our “Season of Greatness” exciting things! When Abram was conciliatory iah-603 b.c. During these born and the day we die that are important and get is always before us. Re- Sodom and Gomorrah are and agreed to offer Lot events, one would reason mean something. I used to them accomplished. member, as you go through mentioned (read the bibli- part of the plain he chose. that scattering and disper- think talking about death There is a quote by your day, life is not prom- cal account) you find that We know Lot didn’t fare sion of the people took was so morbid, but in real- Abraham Lincoln that ised. Don’t put off for later Sodom and Gomorrah well as we can see Sodom place over different parts ity they were giving us a says, “In the end it’s not what you can accomplish were destroyed. Most of- was destroyed. You will of the world and different wake up call. If we don’t the years in your life that today. Your legacy is up ten it is thought the only recall Abram and Sarai times. Part 1 live our lives with pur- count. It’s the life in your to you. reason for their destruc- for many years had no pose, we will look up one years.” That really speaks tion was because of their child [Sarai was barren]. Jeanette Grat- day and realize that we’ve to my spirit. I’m sure many Healing Without Hate: long term immoral be- At Sarai’s suggestion, tan Parker:Founder. wasted most of our lives of us can think of people It’s a choice. It’s a lifestyle. havior. However, there’s having become impatient Superintendent,Today’s away. The good news is that have lived a long life Pass it on! another reason: being with God’s timetable, Fresh Start,Inc: www. that no matter when we in years, but when you their neglect to help the encouraged Abram, “go askdrjeanetteparker.com wake up and come to our look at what they’ve ac- Visit www.WendyEn- poor and they had plenty. in unto my maid, Hagar www.todaysfreshstart.org senses, it’s never too late. complished there’s not terprises.com, www.Sea- Abram had been guided [an Egyptian]. He agreed writings copyright ©all As long as we have breath much to show. On the other sonofGreatness.com and to leave his homeland, to this pivotal decision. rights reserved: “Inquir- in our bodies, we have a side of the coin, we know www.forgivingforliving. Haran, at 75 years old Their union produced Ish- ing Minds Want To Know” chance to do good things people whose lives were org to learn more. Wendy and “go to the land of mael. God also promised Thank you for reading! and make a difference. cut short, but their impact is an international coach, Canaan and I will make Hagar, “I will multiply Since I was a little on the world (or at least on consultant, author and a great nation of you,”’ your seed exceedingly. girl, I’ve been writing out our lives) was great. As speaker.

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CIVIL reasons for the objection at ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90003 LOS ANGELES, CA 90018 Original Filing least two court days before DIVINE DECOR LLC Professions code that the This business is conducted by County of LOS ANGELES 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 the matter is scheduled to S/ DJUNA CLARK, CEO registrant knows to be false a General Partnership Mailing Address: P.O BOX CNS-3286510# be heard and must appear This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing 2725, LANCASTER, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE at the hearing to show cause with the County Clerk of punishable by a fine not to business on 10/2017. 93539 FOR CHANGE OF NAME why the petition should not be Los Angeles County on exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Case No. 19SMCP00389 granted. If no written objection 09/03/2019. ($1,000)). in this statement is true and KINGSLEY JENKINS , 3712 NAME STATEMENT Superior Court of California, is timely filed, the court may NOTICE-In accordance with S/EVELYN D. EDWARDS, correct. (A registrant who MONTCLAIR STREET, LOS File No. 2019217835 County of Los Angeles grant the petition without a Subdivision (a) of Section Owner declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90018 The following person(s) is Petition of: Joshua Goldstein hearing. 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section ANDREA R. JENKINS , 3131 (are) doing business as: for Change of Name Notice of Hearing: Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and WEST 59TH STREET #3, THE CURRY PAGES, 5008 TO ALL INTERESTED Date: October 29, 2019, Time: at the end of five years from Los Angeles County on Professions code that the LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 PENDLETON COURT, LOS PERSONS: 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, Room: the date on which it was filed 08/16/2019. registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by ANGELES, CA 90056 County Petitioner filed a petition 418 in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor a Married Couple of LOS ANGELES with this court for a decree The address of the court is Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing Mailing Address: 6709 LA changing names as follows: 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars business on 08/2019. TIJERA BOULEVARD, LOS Joshua Berck Goldstein to CA 90010 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires ($1,000)). I declare that all information ANGELES, CA 90045 Joshua Khakshooy A copy of this Order to Show 40 days after any change at the end of five years from S/DARRYL WASHINGTON, in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): The Court orders that all Cause shall be published at in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed Partner correct. (A registrant who THE CURRY PAGES LLC, persons interested in this least once each week for four statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County This statement was filed declares as true any material 5008 PENDLETON COURT, matter appear before this successive weeks prior to 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES, CA 90056; court at the hearing indicated the date set for hearing on in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and State of Incorporation: CA below to show cause, if any, the petition in the following a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires 08/07/2019. Professions code that the This business is conducted by why the petition for change of newspaper of general Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false a limited liability company name should not be granted. circulation, printed in this Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing Any person objecting to the county: Los Angeles Sentinel before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to business on N/A. name changes described Date: August 22, 2019 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information above must file a written Edward B. Moreton, Jr. Business Name Statement in the residence address of at the end of five years from ($1,000)). in this statement is true and objection that includes the Judge of the Superior Court must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed S/KINGSLEY JENKINS, correct. (A registrant who reasons for the objection at 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County HUSBAND declares as true any material least two court days before CNS-3288073# The filing of this statement Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section the matter is scheduled to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and be heard and must appear the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on Professions code that the at the hearing to show cause ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 08/12/2019. registrant knows to be false why the petition should not be FOR CHANGE OF NAME in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor granted. If no written objection Case No. 19GDCP00334 another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to is timely filed, the court may Superior Court of California, or common law (See Section The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars grant the petition without a County of Los Angeles 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Statement generally expires ($1,000)). hearing. Petition of: Sarah Maria Professions Code). the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from THE CURRY PAGES LLC Notice of Hearing: Martin for Change of Name Original Filing Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed S/ SHELDON CURRY, Date: 10-25-19, Time: 8:30 TO ALL INTERESTED 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed in the office of the County Manager a.m., Dept.: K PERSONS: CNS-3293378# another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed The address of the court is Petitioner Sarah Maria Martin LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of 1725 Main Street, Room 102, filed a petition with this court 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on Santa Monica, CA 90401, for a decree changing names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 08/09/2019. Santa Monica Courthouse as follows: NAME STATEMENT Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with A copy of this Order to Show Sarah Maria Martin to Sarah File No. 2019233272 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section Cause shall be published at Maria Martin Concepcion The following person(s) is CNS-3290205# does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name least once each week for four The Court orders that all (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the residence address of Statement generally expires successive weeks prior to persons interested in this Axel’s Floor Covering Co. Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from the date set for hearing on matter appear before this 3234 1/2 Kentucky Place, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed the petition in the following court at the hearing indicated La Crescenta, CA 91214, NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County newspaper of general below to show cause, if any, County of LA File No. 2019230371 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided circulation, printed in this why the petition for change of Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section county: Los Angeles Sentinel name should not be granted. Axel Neftali Diaz, 3234 (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Date: Aug 19, 2019 Any person objecting to the 1/2 Kentucky Place, La The Organization: Kuumba Original Filing must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change LAWRENCE H CHO name changes described Crescenta, CA 91214 (O.K.), 1195 Keniston Ave., 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Judge of the Superior Court above must file a written This business is conducted Los Angeles, CA 90019- CNS-3288843# The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 objection that includes the by: an individual 1710, County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change CNS-3293432# reasons for the objection at The registrant commenced to Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a in the residence address of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL least two court days before transact business under the Olu Kwasi Osei, 1195 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new the matter is scheduled to fictitious business name or Keniston Ave., Los Angeles, NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE be heard and must appear names listed above on N/A CA 90019-1710 File No. 2019226546 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed FOR CHANGE OF NAME at the hearing to show cause I declare that all information This business is conducted The following person(s) is or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Case No. 19VECP00418 why the petition should not be in this statement is true and by: an individual (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Superior Court of California, granted. If no written objection correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced to GRATEFUL HANDS STYLES Professions Code). Business Name Statement County of Los Angeles is timely filed, the court may declares as true any material transact business under the & HAIR COLLECTION, 6545 Original Filing must be accompanied by the Petition of: Ashot Snkhchyan grant the petition without a matter pursuant to Section fictitious business name or S. VICTORIA AVE APT. 6, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 Affidavit of Identity form. minor by and though mother hearing. 17913 of the Business and names listed above on N/A LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 CNS-3288494# The filing of this statement Anna Aramyan for Change of Notice of Hearing: Professions code that the I declare that all information County of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize Name Date: 10/30/2019, Time: 8:30 registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a TO ALL INTERESTED a.m., Dept.: E is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who KISHA VALENCIA, 6545 S FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name PERSONS: The address of the court is punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material VICTORIA AVE APT. 6, LOS NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Petitioner Anna Aramyan filed 600 East Broadway, Room exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90043 File No. 2019217031 another under Federal, State, a petition with this court for a 249, Glendale, CA 91206 ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by The following person(s) is or common law (See Section decree changing names as A copy of this Order to Show S/ Axel Neftali Diaz, Owner Professions code that the an Individual (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and follows: Cause shall be published at This statement was filed registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing KINGDOM-COMMUNITY Professions Code). Ashot Snkhchyan to Ashot least once each week for four with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor business on N/A. RISE, 2067 W. 31 ST., Los Original Filing Aramyan successive weeks prior to Angeles on August 28, 2019 punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Angeles, CA 90018 County of 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 The Court orders that all the date set for hearing on NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES CNS-3286090# persons interested in this the petition in the following Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL matter appear before this newspaper of general 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Olu Kwasi Osei, Owner declares as true any material KAYLIN DICKERSON, 2067 court at the hearing indicated circulation, printed in this Statement generally expires This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section W. 31 ST., LOS ANGELES, below to show cause, if any, county: Los Angeles Sentinel at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and CA 90018 why the petition for change of Date: 08/14/2019 the date on which it was filed Angeles on August 26, 2019 Professions code that the This business is conducted by GOVERNMENT name should not be granted. DARRELL MAVIS in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false an Individual Any person objecting to the Judge of the Superior Court Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing name changes described 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to business on 07/2019. above must file a written CNS-3286380# 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information PUBLIC NOTICE objection that includes the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change at the end of five years from ($1,000)). in this statement is true and reasons for the objection at in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed S/ KISHA VALENCIA, Owner correct. (A registrant who The Compton Unified School least two court days before statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County This statement was filed declares as true any material District the matter is scheduled to 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section Special Board Meeting of be heard and must appear FICTITIOUS in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and September 10, 2019 at the hearing to show cause a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires 08/21/2019. Professions code that the To Conduct Interviews For why the petition should not be BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false The Vacant Board Seat granted. If no written objection NAMES Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Has Been Rescheduled to: is timely filed, the court may before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Wednesday, September 18, grant the petition without a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars 2019 hearing. Business Name Statement in the residence address of at the end of five years from ($1,000)). 6:00 p.m. Notice of Hearing: must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed S/KAYLIN DICKERSON, Compton Unified School Date: 10/21/19, Time: 8:30 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Owner NAME STATEMENT District a.m., Dept.: T, Room: 600 The filing of this statement Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed Board Room The address of the court is File No. 2019241145 does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of The following person(s) is 501 S. Santa Fe Avenue 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on Compton, CA 90220 CA 91401 (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 08/08/2019. 9/12/19 A copy of this Order to Show AHMEN RESIDENTIAL in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with CNS-3291797# Cause shall be published at FACILITY, 9618 S 8TH AVE, another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL least once each week for four INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 or common law (See Section The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name successive weeks prior to County of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Statement generally expires REQUEST FOR the date set for hearing on Mailing Address: 5337 6TH Professions Code). the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from PROPOSALS the petition in the following AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA Original Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Notice is given that newspaper of general 90043 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed in the office of the County proposals for the contract circulation, printed in this Registered owner(s): CNS-3290754# another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided for On-Call Crane Inspection county: Los Angeles Sentinel DEBRA ADEWALE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section and Crane Maintenance Date: Sep 6, 2019 CORPORATION, 5337 6TH 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Services (BRC0000086) HUEY P. COTTON AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change will be received by Public Judge of the Superior Court 90043; State of Incorporation: NAME STATEMENT Original Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Works, Cashier Office, 900 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 CA File No. 2019232953 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CNS-3293421# This business is conducted by The following person(s) is CNS-3290203# does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change CA 91803 until 5:30 pm, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a Corporation (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the residence address of Thursday, October 10, 2019. The registrant(s) started doing Rabi Towing, 245 N. Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new A mandatory Proposers’ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE business on 03/2006. Kenmore Ave., Suite 307, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Conference will be held at 9:00 FOR CHANGE OF NAME I declare that all information Los Angeles, CA 90004, NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed am on Thursday, September Case No. 19STCP03834 in this statement is true and County of Los Angeles File No. 2019229826 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective 26, 2019, at Longden Yard, Superior Court of California, correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 160 East Longden Avenue, County of Los Angeles declares as true any material David E Torres, 245 N. (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Business Name Statement Irwindale, California 91706. Petition of: Dynystasia matter pursuant to Section Kenmore Ave., Suite 307, Los Good Works Consulting, Original Filing must be accompanied by the A mandatory walk-through Deverell Jackson Riddle for 17913 of the Business and Angeles, CA 90004 3614 Fairway Blvd., Los 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 Affidavit of Identity form. will be conducted after the Change of Name Professions code that the This business is conducted Angeles, CA 90043, County CNS-3288539# The filing of this statement conference. The total annual TO ALL INTERESTED registrant knows to be false by: an individual of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize contract amount of this PERSONS: is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a service is estimated to be Petitioner Dynystasia Deverell punishable by a fine not to to transact business under Monique Denise Cadle, 3614 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name $300,000. An RFP may be Jackson Riddle, Guardian exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name Fairway Blvd., Los Angeles, NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of obtained by accessing the filed a petition with this court ($1,000)). or names listed above on CA 90043 File No. 2019225777 another under Federal, State, link at http://pw.lacounty.gov/ for a decree changing names DEBRA ADEWALE 07/2019 This business is conducted The following person(s) is or common law (See Section brcd/servicecontracts/ or at as follows: CORPORATION I declare that all information by: An Individual (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and the Cashier Office or will be Dynystasia Deverell Jackson S/ DEBRA C ADEWALE, CEO in this statement is true and The registrant commenced 1. KJS UNITED, 2. KJS Professions Code). mailed to you upon request by Riddle to Dynystasia Marie This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who to transact business under UNITED ENTERTAINMENT, Original Filing calling (626) 458-4069 or TDD Parish Robinson with the County Clerk of declares as true any material the fictitious business name 319 EAST 103RD ST, LOS 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 at (626) 282-7829. The Court orders that all Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section or names listed above on ANGELES, CA 90003 County CNS-3286525# 9/12, 9/19/19 persons interested in this 09/06/2019. 17913 of the Business and 08/2019 of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CNS-3289887# matter appear before this NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the I declare that all information Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL court at the hearing indicated Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and JOSEPH MILES, 319 EAST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS below to show cause, if any, 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who 103RD ST, LOS ANGELES, NAME STATEMENT LABORATORY OF RECORD why the petition for change of Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material CA 90003 File No. 2019203522 PRE-QUALIFICATION name should not be granted. at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by The following person(s) is OPPORTUNITY WITH Any person objecting to the the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and an Individual (are) doing business as: LACCD name changes described in the office of the County S/ David E Torres, Owner Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing THE WASH MOBILE above must file a written Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed registrant knows to be false business on 02/2015. LAUNDRY SERVICE, 118 objection that includes the in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information WEST KELSO STREET # A, NOTICE IS HEREBY reasons for the objection at 17920, where it expires Angeles on August 28, 2019 punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and Inglewood, CA 90301 County GIVEN that the Los Angeles least two court days before 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who of LOS ANGELES Community College District the matter is scheduled to in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). declares as true any material Registered owner(s): (“District”) invites Licensed be heard and must appear statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Monique Denise Cadle, matter pursuant to Section NAKITA HORTON , 118 General Contractors to submit at the hearing to show cause 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires Owner 17913 of the Business and WEST KELSO STREET # A, Statements of Qualification why the petition should not be in the residence address of at the end of five years from This statement was filed Professions code that the INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 (SOQ) for the following granted. If no written objection a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by procurement: is timely filed, the court may Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Angeles on August 26, 2019 is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual grant the petition without a Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing hearing. before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars business on 07/2019. Request for Qualifications Notice of Hearing: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). I declare that all information for LABORATORIES OF Date: November 5, 2019, Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Statement generally expires S/JOSEPH MILES, Owner in this statement is true and RECORD Time: 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Room: 418 Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of declares as true any material The address of the court The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change in the office of the County Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section The District is seeking well is 111 N. Hill Street, Los does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided 08/20/2019. 17913 of the Business and qualified Laboratories of Angeles, CA 90012 the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the Record (“Applicants”) to A copy of this Order to Show Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false provide Laboratory of Record Cause shall be published in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor Inspection related services, at least once each week another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to as further described in the for four successive weeks or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars RFQ and Attachments. The prior to the date set for 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). District intends to award hearing on the petition in Professions Code). must be accompanied by the in the residence address of in the office of the County S/NAKITA HORTON, Owner Multiple Award Task Order the following newspaper of Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed Contracts (“MATOC”) as a general circulation, printed in 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of result of the RFQ process. this county: the Los Angeles CNS-3293381# does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on The selected firms may serve Sentinel News LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change 07/25/2019. as Consultant for a variety of Date: September 6, 2019 Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with District Projects at any of the Edward B. Moreton, Jr. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section nine (9) campuses or satellite Judge of the Superior Court NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name locations. Awarded Firms will 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 File No. 2019237215 or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Statement generally expires execute a Multiple Award Task CNS-3293412# The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from Order Contract (MATOC) with LOS ANGELES SENTINEL (are) doing business as: Professions Code). does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed the District. Future project DIVINE DECOR LLC, 2013 Original the use in this state of a Statement must be filed in the office of the County specific requests will be ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE W. 109TH STREET, LOS 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided issued as Request for Task FOR CHANGE OF NAME ANGELES, CA 90047 County CNS-3290745# in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Order Proposals (“RFTOP”). Case No. 19STCP03620 of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Superior Court of California, Articles of Incorporation or or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County of Los Angeles Organization Number: LLC/AI 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the An optional Pre-SOQ Petition of: Carolyn Michelle No 201924210252 NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section File No. 2019223611 Conference will be held Sahibdeen for Change of Registered owner(s): Original does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change at Build-LACCD Program Name DIVINE DECOR LLC, 2013 The following person(s) is 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 the use in this state of a in the residence address of (are) doing business as: Management Office, on TO ALL INTERESTED W. 109TH STREET, LOS CNS-3288846# Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new September 11, 2019 @ PERSONS: ANGELES, CA 90047; State FNK BOUTIQUE, 1345 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name FIGUEROA PLACE 405, 10:00 AM at 1055 Corporate Petitioner filed a petition of Incorporation: CA another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Center Drive, 5th Floor, with this court for a decree This business is conducted by WILMINGTON, CA 90744 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section before the expiration. 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Sentinel newS Service ing and collecting gover- the executive level remains and the Insurance Diversity nance data strengthens our low. In 2017, only 20% of Task Force, which advises Last week, Governor insurance market and by insurance company govern- the Department on the best Gavin Newsom signed extension its protection of ing board seats were held practices to achieve its di- into law SB 534, au- Californians. I am proud by women and only 12% versity goals. thored by Senator Steven to have worked on this of board seats were held “California insurers Bradford (D-Gardena). measure with Insurance by persons of color. Of the should be using their enor- This bill expands current Commissioner Lara and nearly 2,400 board seats, mous buying power to definitions in Califor- happy to see Governor only 14 members self- invest in California’s mi- nia’s Insurance Diversity Newsom share our beliefs identified as LGBT. Outnority, of woman, LGBT, vet- Survey to include LGBT- on the benefits diversity 792 insurance companies, eran, and disabled veteran and veteran-owned busi- can bring our state.” at least 13% reported zero owned businesses as well nesses. The bill also adds In 2012, Assembly Bill women and 35% reported as work towards achiev- the Insurance Diversity 53 codified the insurer zero persons of color on ing a governing board that Task Force and Governing supplier diversity survey, their governing boards. reflects the diverse -popu Board Diversity Survey but the legislation sunset California is the larg- lation in California,” said into California law ensur- on January 1, 2019. This est insurance market in the Commissioner Lara. “Since ing valuable data will con- survey included data from nation and the 4th largest its inception, the Depart- tinue to be collected. minority, women and dis- market in the world, with ment’s Diversity Initia- “Studies have shown abled veteran-owned busi- insurers collecting $310 bil- tive has helped empower that a diverse population is nesses. Specifically, insur- lion in premiums annually. diverse businesses to put more effective than even a ance companies reported To ensure meaningful data resources back into their uniform body of experts,” on their efforts to procure continues to be collected local communities. Thank said Senator Bradford. “It goods and services from and advance the diversity you to Governor Newsom is time for the insurance minority-, women-, and COURTESY PHOTO of this large industry, SB and Senator Bradford for industry to reflect the greatdisabled veteran-owned Senator Steven Bradford 534 reinstates the supplier reauthorizing and expand- diversity of California and businesses. As a result, diversity survey. In addi- ing this valuable program the United States. SB 534 California’s insurance skyrocketed by 93% over $1.8 billion in 2017. tion, SB 534 will codify the to help more people and makes that possible. En- procurement with di- a five-year period, from Despite the potential Department of Insurance’s communities throughout couraging diverse spend- verse-owned businesses $930 million in 2012 to advantages, diversity at governing board survey the state.”

Sentinel newS Service es to help these people get substance abuse and job back on their feet. training resources on site City Councilmember “Housing is a human for every resident. Marqueece Harris-Daw- right and we need to do “The St Andrews son joined Mayor Eric everything possible to pro- Bridge Home in City Garcetti to open the firstvide shelter as well as the Council District 8 is inspir- Bridge Housing shelter requisite resources resi- ing because it allows us in South LA. The Bridge dents require to live stable to help restore dignity to Home at 5965 St. An- lives,” said City Council men and women living on drews is the newest edi- Member Marqueece Har- the streets, said SSG/HOP- tion to city-wide solutions ris-Dawson. “This Bridge ICS Director, Veronica to end homelessness. Be- Home is the latest effort Lewis. “HOPICS is proud ginning today, “The Bread to support homeless resi- to partner with the City to Yard” will serve as a sup- dents and the communi- Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, SSG/HOPICS Di- restore hope to one person portive housing facility ties that house them. I’m rector Veronica Lewis BETSY BEST, L.A. CITY HALL at a time and address this for 100 individuals expe- committed to using every humanitarian crisis in the riencing or transitioning tool and tactic available to provide housing for 63 men their cars in South LA. It dog park. Additionally, the City of Angels.” from homelessness and solve this crisis. and 37 women currently will include a community service provider HOPICS, will include social servic- The Bridge Home will sleeping on the street or in room, kitchen, garden and will provide mental health,

{continued from Pg. A-6} fect Black Ameri- can Americans. More and tion areas have dramati- sibility upon us that we Wilson cans differently. We more, we see our families cally increased. Now, more never take lightly: That is the eras of Jim Crow and tion of about 15 million. expand the base of migrating to distant sub- so than ever before, the to strengthen and maintain lynching - on to the fight Americans read Black knowledge on every topic urbs or inland cities and role of our contract deliv- freedom and democracy for civil rights and eco- publications even though we cover and bring untold towns east of Los Angeles, ery drivers is an essential in our state and across our nomic improvement - we mainstream newspapers stories to the historical re- the Bay Area, the Cen- aspect of our businesses. country. have always depended on exist. Those national or cord. Most of us also write tral Coast and San Diego. We understand the im- In the words of educa- the Black Press for news citywide papers often in familiar and relatable While many of our papers portance of passing AB 5 tor and journalist Ida B. crucial to keeping our fam- overlook or under-report voices, and from points of are still located in historic to introduce guidelines for Wells, “The people must ilies safe, informing our very important issues vi- view, that resonate with Black neighborhoods near implementing the Dyna- know before they can act decisions and shaping our tal to the lives of African our readers. or our around those major mex decision. But we also and there is no educator opinions. Americans. Our papers In California, the cost metropolitan areas, our need your intervention to like the press.” Today, Black news- bring unique perspectives to live in our coastal cities drop-off points have be- protect the legacy and live- Regina B. Wilson, Ex- papers across the country to the news, pointing out has become unaffordable come more far-flung andlihood of our publications ecutive Director, Califor- have a combined circula- how news stories may af- for the majority of Afri- the radius of our circula- as we live up to the respon- nia Black Media

{continued from Pg. A-3} partners that will and high skill companies cans won’t allow him to be must achieve record voter Shackelford provide funding to to invest in low-income deterred from his mission turnout in both presiden- Creating a “family- tently to collect and con- local chapters. neighborhoods to help to better the organization. tial and local elections. We feel” environment that sider all recommendations. Instituting a National close the skill gap. “Today we live in a must ensure that every soul with an emphasis on sup- Setting clear expecta- Giving Tuesday Effort National Black Leader- nation where Black lives is counted in the census. port and accountability as tions for how they will op- YP Next – Urban ship Forum – Organize an have little to no value, mass We must become the best the organization moves erate internally and being League College Program annual meeting to discuss shootings have become the version of ourselves and toward the common goal transparent by sharing that or Auxiliary, which will issues facing our commu- norm, children are being we must come together as of positive impact in our information with the over- give the organization an nity in conjunction with stripped from their fami- a family. We are necessary. communities, in that wher- all body. opportunity to reestablish other national organiza- lies, women cannot receive We are needed and we must ever a YP member travels Responding to com- their presence on college tions to identify areas for equal pay, and a host of all step up to lead now. The to a place where they have munications and requests campuses across the coun- collaboration and action other issues. So, what does time is now, and this is too a presence in that city they within 48 hours. try. plans. that mean for you and I?” important of a time to have should be able to connect Strongly encouraging The Whitney Initia- Develop a solid Stra- asks Shackelford. “We a seat on the sidelines.” with other YPs. all ELT members to remain tive - Part One: Work tegic Plan to continually Ensuring that the NU- active in the movement by with corporate partners to assess their trajectory and JAZZ RECORDS LYP Executive Leadership participating in local chap- encourage existing Black adjust course where need- Team (ELT) sets the tone ter events and supporting employee resource groups ed for the betterment of WANTED and the example for chap- NULYP Programming. (BERG) to join NULYP NULYP and the communi- ters across the country, by Working with each and the development of ties they serve. Top Dollar For Your modeling the same expec- chapter on how to best BERG’s where applicable. Shackelford knows it Jazz Records, R&B, Blues tations they have of the align efforts with affiliatePart Two: Have conversa- will take a lot of hard work leaders and chapters they programming tions with corporations to accomplish those goals, We Come to you, or come to me support. Having a year-round about diversity within their but he believes the current Mint Condition Being open to receive fundraising focus, target- recruitment efforts. Part climate in this country as it 213-332-3624 feedback and listening in- ing national corporate Three: Encourage Tech relates to African Ameri-

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ness, perhaps triggered By NadiNe Matthews who said he wrote the show by his sobriety, to reveal Contributing Writer because he was ready to who he really is. “People tell his story, chronicles his think they know me but When comedian Mi- rough Chicago childhood, they don’t, so I decided chael Colyar talks to the into his career as a comedi- I should really tell my LA Sentinel this past week, an. It’s a career that he says story. People don’t know he has literally just had one was seriously impacted by I fell so many times and of the most surreal experi- his twenty-three years-long finally pulled myself up ences he’s ever had in his relationship with drugs, to a place where I real- life. Not only did legend- another topic into which ized everything is about ary soul musician Stevie Michael Colyar’s Momma family and God; before Wonder just call into a ra- delves. everything finally came dio talk show while Colyar Colyar shares that, iron- together.” was being interviewed, ically high on his early suc- There is also the hope Wonder also asked Colyar cess, he began to do drugs that his story will reso- for a ticket to one of the right at the beginning of nate and give hope even upcoming performances of his career. It’s a sadly fa- as his audience laughs his show Michael Colyar’s miliar tale of an enthralling along with him. “I think Momma. Colyar states alchemy that transforms a lot of people are taking excitedly, “He calls in the components of talented similar journeys and need and asks me, ‘Can I get a lives to fodder for the stage to know it’s okay for you ticket to the show? I wan- and eventually into the to not get it right the first na come.’ Oh man, Stevie wealth that becomes their time and to know happi- Wonder!” undoing. Colyar laughs, ness is not always linear. Michael Colyar’s “Was it Robin Williams It’s these ups and downs Momma will run Septem- who said cocaine is God’s Michael Colyar pictured with his mother Marylena Smith FILE PHOTO and zigs and zags that get ber 12th and 13th at the way of saying you have too you where you need to Barnsdall Theater. Show- much d*mn money?” his drug use had no real im- delusion notwithstanding, wife cry every night when I be.” time is 8 PM on both nights. Now eight years sober, pact on his life, it doesn’t friends and industry col- would creep in from party- Colyar is well-known Colyar promises it will be Colyar has the privilege of take long before he reveals leagues had caught on. He ing, sweating like R Kelly for his overwhelming as funny and entertaining perspective. He explains, that it indeed caused pain to recalls this started to dawn at a playground! I got sick generosity of spirit a as anything else he’s done. “Crack addiction kept me both himself and the people on him when he regularly and tired of waking up in relentlessly positive at- He says, “It’s a one-man stuck in one spot. When he knew. Colyar says he lost out on jobs that by all dirty motel rooms next to titude. He isn’t bitter show in two acts where I you get high, your life is was always able to hide rights he should have got- people I wouldn’t want to or particularly regretful play seventeen characters on hold. Cedric the Enter- his drug use from his be- ten. Their awareness re- talk to in the light of day.” about any of his experi- and no one who comes, is tainer, DL Hughley came loved mother. “I’m certain vealed itself in what Colyar Colyar invokes Fannie Lou ences. “I don’t curse any- ever bored! The audience is after I’d already done four she knew,” he says. “But describes as a certain “cold- Hamer’s famous refrain. “I thing that has happened to leaning forward, engaged Def Jams and co-created I never did drugs around ness and distance” that got sick an tired of being me,” he says emphatical- the whole time because it’s Comic View”. Good-na- her. I would never do that. I crept into interactions with sick and tired.” ly. “Because of my moth- so crazy!” tured laughter punctuates was a functioning addict so once very close friends. When Colyar sat down er and Father God, I love That’s not to say Mi- Colyar’s next sentence. a lot of people are finding There were also the sur- to write Michael Colyar’s myself and my story is a chael Colyar’s Momma “Now those guys are rich out now as I’m telling my real experiences that seem Momma, he was mostly joyful story because I’m doesn’t cover some very enough to pee green!” story.” to mark the addict’s life. motivated by his instincts a positive cat every day, serious terrain. Colyar, Though he at first says The powers of narcotic “I got tired of seeing my as a storyteller and a readi- twenty-four hours a day!”

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Taste of Soul Spotlight: Malik Books By Brian W. Carter California and is a nurse by Taste of Soul,” said Ma- Contributing Writer profession. She has worked lik. “The response from the with multiple medical insti- community was very posi- One of the great things tutions and received honors tive. about Taste of Soul (TOS) based on her worth ethic. “The experience was is it introduces Southern As an entrepreneur, Aprilia eye-opening and the com- California residents to a formed a wellness program munity was very thankful wide array of businesses, called the Natural Gut that we were there vending organizations and vendors. Check, which is a program at the Taste of Soul. All Malik Books is one of that helps people live a day, one customer after an- those businesses that has healthy way of life. Togeth- other, thanked [us] for be- been serving the commu- er they have two children ing open and providing our nity for decades. Malik and together in addition to three selection of African Ameri- Aprilia Muhammad run the from a previous union. can books, calendars and bookstore, which offers Malik Books was origi- gifts.” a wealth of information, nally established in 1990 He continued, “The merchandise and gifts to its on the corner of Crenshaw Taste of Soul provided the customers. and King Blvd. In 1994, the inspiration and motivation “Our selection of bookstore moved into the to imagine bigger. After products has help create Baldwin Hills Crenshaw the [festival], Malik Books a positive impact on self- Plaza. The bookstore an- shortly entered negotia- reflection, self-esteem, and swered a need that was in a tion with the Baldwin Hills self-awareness,” said Ma- community that was under- Crenshaw Plaza to lease lik. “Malik Books motto served according to Malik. space. is ‘Change Your Thoughts, “Knowledge is a gift “Malik Books opened a Change Your Life.’ Our that keeps on giving,” said new bookstore on Nov. 15, goal at Malik books is to Malik. “In the 1990s, our 2018.” give our customers and communities lacked certain Malik Books is an inde- community an African knowledge and products pendent African American American experience of that promoted a positive re- bookstore that specializes Books has hosted, over the book selection in Los An- their booth. years, hundreds of book geles. For more information self-pride.” flection of self. in books, African Ameri- signings and discussions “Malik Books is a on this vendor, please visit Malik was born and “We firmly believe peo- can calendars, and African raised in Washington DC ple are destroyed for a lack American gifts full of cul- as well as organized public community neighborhood www.malikbooks.com and later attended USC ex- of knowledge. Our desire tural diversity. The book- debates and cultural events bookstore that gives voice For more information that speak to the upliftment to the voiceless. Awaken on Taste of Soul, please celling as a track and field at Malik Books is to trans- store is one of the many athlete, which took him to form the negative image Afrocentric bookstores in of the Black community.” your spirit by visiting Ma- visit tasteofsoul.org the 1984 Olympic Games. of Black people through America that was part of This will be Malik lik Books—the total Afri- Get the Taste of Soul Malik graduated from USC books and gifts.” the, “Black Book Revo- Books second year vending can American experience App for up-to-the-minute in 1987 and received a BS After 20 years, Malik lution” that swept across at TOS and they are look- of Blackness.” performer & stage info, in public administration. Books closed the business America during the early ing forward to connecting Malik Books will be interactive maps, exclusive After graduation, he es- in 2009 but it would be the 1980s. with the community again. doing a huge promotion at offers, discounts, contests tablished a career in real TOS festival that would “Our doors at Malik “Malik Books believes Taste of Soul on October and more available on Ap- estate as a mortgage con- bring the bookstore back Books has always given children are 100% of our 19. All books will be 2 for ple App Store and Google sultant helping hundreds again. voice to the independent future,” said Malik. “Malik $10. They welcome par- Play. You can follow Taste of people become home- “In 2018, Malik Books and self-published au- Books has the largest Af- ents, teachers and the en- of Soul on Facebook, Twit- owners. Aprilia was born in decided to vendor at the thors,” said Malik. “Malik rican American children’s tire community to come by ter and Instagram.

On stage two, Reverend performers included the Supervisor Mark Ridley Baba E. presented edutain- dynamic voice of Kimberly Thomas, California Afri- ment throughout Saturday Foushee, the experiential can American Museum, and Sunday, with speakers instrumentation of Jess, the Mayor Eric Garcetti’s addressing many of the is- dynamic sounds Maestro Great Streets, California sues facing disadvantaged The Vocalinist, Sev Shaw Arts Council, Community communities all over L.A. and the Color Collective. Build, International Eye Topics such as healthcare, All said, Artistic Di- L.A., MARIKEL Inter- gentrification, social -jus rector, Marie Kellier as national, Wilson Brothers tice, the environment and promised, put the Leimert Records and Leimert Park youth empowerment were Park Village Heritage Fes- Village community. presented to an apprecia- tival on track to be a major Leimert Park Village tive audience. On Monday, player on the global festi- Heritage Festival, an au- stage two was dedicated val scene over the coming thentic expression of the to the next generation of years. voices and visions of the Leimert Park leaders, art- Major support for the Leimert Park community ists and entertainers. Or- festival was provided by will be staged Saturday, ganized by the group the Office of Council -PresiSunday and Monday over #WeLove Leimert and lead dent Herb Wesson, Sec- Labor Day weekend in by Kaya Dantzler, youth ond Supervisorial District 2020. Barbara Morrison

Sentinel neWS ServiCe at the festival’s opening ated with Mandrill were in event, which launched attendance, including D.J. Leimert Park Village Leimert Park’s Great Johnny ‘Juice’ Rosado who sparkled over Labor Day Streets grant project, Radi- flew in from New York to Weekend with a stalwart cal Imaginings and Cali- mix music during the event display of culture, enter- fornia Art Council grant which was live-streamed. tainment and education. funded project, Leimert For three days, two The 11th Annual Leimert Park Festival and Concert stages entertained and Park Village Heritage Fes- Series. In attendance were edutained the village. The tival held center stage in representatives the Great main stage pulsated with the the village with an inter- Streets Project from Mayor dynamic all female group national mix of entertain- Garcetti’s office and Sylvia Adaawe, Chacombo Afro ment, art, education, family Lacy representing Council Peruvian Drum and Dance and good community vibes. Present Herb Wesson’s Of- brought a hip rocking Afro The festival is the re- fice. Both Great Streets and Latino sound, while Ladee alization of a vision from Leimert Park Festival and Dred and Earthquake Reg- Founder Sika Dwimfo to Concert Series are part of gae Orkestra’s authentic create an annual event that the larger renaissance hap- Reggae rhythms brought celebrates unity, family, pening in Leimert Park. the audience to its feet. The diversity and the legacy of Part of the new vision crowd loved Street Corner positive contributions that for Leimert Park, the 2019 Renaissance and hung on Leimert Park has made to LPV Heritage Festival was every note from the sultry the city of Los Angeles. truly an international affair. sax and smokey vocals of Sponsored by International On Sunday, the Commu- Jazz Zone. Eye, Los Angeles, the 2019 nity Build Garden hosted Closing day of the fes- festival did not disappoint an exclusive listening party tival saw two legends grace in fulfilling this shared for the legendary group the Main stage. Vocalist founding vision. Mandrill. Founded by four supreme Barbara Morrison Artists, artisans, exhibi- Wilson brothers from Pan- entranced the audience with tors and vendors offered ama, Mandrill pioneered her sensual blues and Jazz unique and exquisite one of an eclectic mix of latin, renditions, while Hall of a kind items from around Caribbean and funk sounds Famer Greg Wright closed the world, as well as locally in the 1970’s, a sound that out the festival, keeping the sourced merchandise, food later became labeled as audience rocking in front of and services. A diverse au- ‘world music’. Dr. Ric Wil- the stage until well after the dience was in attendance son and other artists affili- official 8 p.m. closing. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 www.lasentinel.net B-2

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Religion Editor

Hundreds of people obtained autographed cop- ies of “Behind the Seen” by Pastor Frederick K. Price, Jr., at the book re- lease receptions on Sept. 6 and Sept. 8, at Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles. Making his debut as RICHARD VENTURA/CCC an author, Price Jr. sub- Pastor Frederick and First Lady Angel Price titled the book “Angels, of Crenshaw Christian Center welcome Kit- Demons and the Battle ty Davis, public relations director and the for the Human Soul” and STEPHANIE BUCHANAN RICHARD VENTURA/CCC Rev. Andy Bales, executive director, both he dedicated it to “truth- Above, Pastor Frederick Price Jr. poses with his parents, Dr. Betty and Apostle Frederick K.C. Price on of the Union Rescue Mission, to the book seekers, deep researchers, Sept. 6. At center, Price Jr. salutes the crowd at the book release reception on Sept. 8. release event at CCC. and those who know that behind the veil lie the an- “I have been desiring realities from the miscon- introduction, his aim is to Price Jr. read the book’s Rev. Andy Bales, executive swers to life’s most stag- to write something for a ceptions.” “draw us more deeply in forward written by his fa- director of URM. In addi- gering questions.” while. Now that the book Using the Bible as his God’s truth about spiritual ther, Apostle Frederick tion, attendees purchased He added, “May the has manifested, I guarantee primary source, Price Jr. realms and their effects on K.C. Price and greeted more than 600 copies of Lord continue to open that you will be intrigued,” said he devoted 15 years to our lives and on eternity… scores of well-wishers in- the book. your eyes to the mysteries said Price, who added that researching and preparing and equip you to prevail in cluding Kitty Davis, Union “Behind the Seen” is that are ever-present in the his intent is to “create dia- to write “Behind the Seen.” this life and the next.” Rescue Mission director available online at thema- pages of His Word.” logue” and “separate the According to the book’s During the receptions, of public relations, and the trixoftruth.com.

staFF report The first step is to visit family to like your video. L.A. Sentinel Newspaper Media. “Gospel music is the Taste of Soul website One “like” on your profileand a free workshop at the important to our culture L.A.-area gospel sing- - tasteofsoul.org/starquest page equals one vote, so 1500 Sound Academy in and community. We look ers are invited to partici- - and follow the Instagram spread the word and share Inglewood. forward to being inspired pate in the StarQuest digital page, @TasteofsoulLa. The your video with every- “We are pleased to add by all of the talented gospel competition for a chance to next and most important one! The video submission the ‘Gospel’ category to artists who will enroll in perform at the 14th Annual step is to upload a one- deadline is Sept. 15. the StarQuest competition the newly designed digital

COURTESY PHOTO Taste of Soul Family Fes- minute video submission Winners will perform this year,” says Danny J. competition.” A contestant auditions at tival on Saturday, Oct. 19, of your singing. Be sure to on one of the Taste of Soul Bakewell, Sr., founder and For more information, last year’s Taste of Soul on Crenshaw Blvd., in Los tag @TasteofSoulLa and platforms and receive a creator of Taste of Soul visit tasteofsoul.org/star- StarQuest competition. Angeles. encourage your friends and cash prize, a profile inand theChairman of Bakewell quest.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett taking the Gospel to the come out and support the and the Middle East. The Religion Editor world,” said Asrat. “It is breakfast and HBN-TV. program format includes also an occasion to learn We are a media company preaching, teaching of the Hosanna Broadcasting more about partnering with where Jesus Christ is the Word of God, worship pro- Network (HBN) contin- Hosanna Broadcasting Net- only one that is glorified ingrams, talk shows, fitness, ues it outreach to the faith work to expand your minis- our ministry,” Asrat said. travel shows and more. community by presenting tries beyond the four walls “It is very critical that Locally, HBN airs on its 12th Annual Breakfast of your church.” we unite and get the gospel Direct TV Channel 20, Dish with the Clergy. The keynote speaker out to the world. People are Channel 20, ATT Chanel 3, The event will be held will be Bishop Edward dying without hearing the DRRSat, and Glory Star on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 9 Smith of Zoe Christian Fel- gospel.” bouquet, ROKU. a.m., at the LAX Renais- lowship in Whittier. Also, HBN provides Chris- Breakfast with the sance Hotel, 9520 Airport HBN COURTESY PHOTO a range of ecumenical and tian programming to more Clergy tickets are available Blvd., in Los Angeles, and Tersit Asrat Bishop Edward Smith multicultural ministers than 4.2 million homes in online at hosannabroad- Tersit Asrat, HBN presi- will lead the prayers and Southern California and to casting.com or by calling dent, urges faith leaders “Our annual breakfast faith community to net- worship songs. 35 million globally includ- the HBN office at (562) and lay people to attend. is an opportunity for the work and strategize on “We invite you to please ing Africa, Europe, India 427-0409. B-3 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

By Brian W. Carter He did). Two very special later, which was benign on Him). proof the upcoming edition Contributing Writer siblings, the Solish broth- also. I couldn’t console my of the Sentinel that same ers, gifted doctors, saved In late 2015, I was sister, she was completely evening. I was determined After my father passed her eyesight. working at the Sentinel overcome, kicked the doc- to show the Lord that de- away, it was just my moth- She overcame being one day. I had been wait- tors out of the room and spite what it looked like, er, sister and I living under partially sighted by at- ing to hear from my mom wept in a fetal position despite what it felt like, de- one roof. He left a big hole, tending the Braille Insti- about what we all thought in the bed. I told her, in spite how powerless I felt a weird space that was for- tute, got her license as a was another benign tissue strength that was not my — I would wait on Him and eign and sometimes scary. pharmacy technician and removal. It wasn’t — it own, God wasn’t finished.prove my faith by going on I was the man of the house, later became a switchboard was cancer this time. My I was told by my other sis- with my day as if every- still had a year-and-a-half operator (which she did mother called me in tears, ter that it might get worse thing was fine because God of college to go and didn’t very well because she had told me the news and my before it gets better… she is in control. have my driver’s license COURTESY PHOTO a nice voice over the tele- world went into slow-mo- said God is doing some- I went to work, proofed yet (I’m a late bloomer Brian W. Carter phone according to her su- tion (those scenes in the thing in our family. the paper, and went home. when it comes to many of pervisor and an incredible movies, where everything This was worse. This is Renell passed away in life’s milestones). three times a week. memory) for the V.A. Hos- slows down, is real). the day I remember more April 2017. At this time, I had a It was at this time she pital in Long Beach, CA. Radiation treatment than any other. I left my But Jesus is wonderful. close relationship to my decided she would improve I took her to appoint- and hormone therapy were sister to go back to work to (To Be Continued) sister, Renell. Her name our relationship in case she ments when I was avail- suggested, but being on was Esther Renell Feni- should pass away. We be- able (my sister stayed on dialysis, chemotherapy son, but most people knew gan going to the movies top of her health and came wasn’t an option. They felt and referred to her by her together, going out to eat to know how her body op- it would wear her out phys- middle name (my mother’s often and watching many erated very well). ically. They also said it was middle name is Nell, she television shows together. In 2008, she went into a non-aggressive cancer Carson Community Deliverance Center Church named her last daughter, We became closer than chronic rejection, which and she was at stage 2. holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Sept. 14, at 10 a.m., at Renell, and she was my I ever thought we would be can happen, as some She told me that she 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend mother all over again). and when Dad died, we be- medicines are hard on was fine and the newsfor worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. We weren’t always came best friends. She was the organs, especially the didn’t make her feel scared First AME Church close growing up and she my confidant and told me kidneys. She went back or anything. Once I saw presents its 9th Annual Gospel Comedy Explosion on Sept. 14, was 12 years older than me the truth, whether I liked it on dialysis for the second she was ok and ready to do at 4 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor and treated me like her an- or not. We thought alike, it time, disappointed but un- what was necessary, so was J. Edgar Boyd. Ramona Stephens will host. The donation noying, little brother as a was freaky at times — we deterred in letting it stop I and for the next year, we is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For information or kid (I was a spoiled brat would think about some- her from living and telling did what we were supposed tickets, call the FAME Business Office at (323) 735-1251. being the baby and only thing and it would come people that God is able. to do. Save Our Sons Prison Justice Ministry boy of four older sisters). to pass in a weird way. We We still did the same In late 2016 and into discusses “Kids on the Edge: Keeping Our Children Out of the She was a moody meanie talked about everything things that we had been do- early 2017, the news never Criminal Justice System” with panel of former inmates on in my eyes as a kid and and anything and she can- ing for over a decade: mov- improved. It seemed like Sept. 15, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, definitely my least favorite didly shared wisdom from ies, eating out, television every appointment with the 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter, sister. her mistakes in life with shows (we loved Korean oncologists was worse than Sr. To learn more, call (323) 292-0141. My sister had type 1 di- me. dramas) and quality bro- the last. She started to have Price Chapel AME Church abetes and she didn’t man- In the mid-90s, she re- and-sis time together. breathing issues and was observes its 72nd anniversary on Sept. 15, at 3 p.m., at 4000 age it well, which later led ceived a dual transplant My sister was told can- hospitalized. I was with W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Benjamin Hollins. to health complications. In (which is medically noted), cer was a possibility with her the day that the doctors Pastor John E. Cager III and Ward AME Church will be the the early 1990s, my sister a kidney and pancreas, taking her anti-rejection came and told her that the special guests. For details, call (323) 296-2406. developed diabetic retinop- which eliminated her hav- medications for her kidney cancer had spread to her Compton Alumni Association athy, which rendered her ing diabetes (a personal and pancreas. She had be- lungs. (To be powerless to holds their annual picnic on Sept. 21, at 10 a.m., at Compton partially sighted and went proclamation she made at nign lumps removed over help someone you love is High School soccer field, 602 S. Acacia St., in Compton. A into renal failure, which the age of 11-years-old that the years, and even had a truly not for the weak, but deejay, food vendors and memorabilia will be available. Email meant dialysis treatment God would heal her — and partial mastectomy years God keeps those who call comptonhighalumni for information.

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By AmAndA Scurlock “We studied Russian the 100m, 200m, and the Sports Writer cinema all the way back long jump. Bryant misses from late 1800s to the being a multi-sport athlete. University of Wash- 1990s, I don’t know a lick “If it was up to me, I’d ington Huskies senior de- of Russian.” play baseball, I’ll try to run fensive back Myles Bryant His defensive back the point guard for basket- is a former CIF Southern coach Jimmy Lake told ball,” he said. “If it was Section standout who is him that practice execution up to me, I would play all seeing success during his becomes game day reality, those sports.” college career. that piece of advice stuck In 2015, he helped Although the Huskies with Bryant. Loyola have a strong 9-3 are having a slow start to “How you practice is overall record. He made their season, Bryant has how you play in the game,” 68 tackles as well as 28 racked up nine solo tackles he said. “All things will catches for 406 yards in and 1.0 tackle for loss in turn out in the end when it’s his senior season. Playing two games. His defensive time to perform.” for Loyola helped him be a efforts aided Washington Bryant is a native of leader in Washington. to a 10-4 record, a Pac 12 Pasadena and a product of “Just having that lead- title and a trip to the 2019 two John Muir Alums. He ership experience and un- Rose Bowl game. was a multi-sport athlete derstanding that you got During the Pac-12 AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL in his youth, playing for to bring young guys along Championship against the Washington senior defensive back Myles Bryant helped the Huskies football team win the Pasadena Trojans Pop and you got to help them,” Utah Utes, Bryant made the Pac-12 championship last season. Warner team and in Little Bryant said. 0.5 sacks for one yard League. “That’s the foundation along with three tackles. those challenges. was able to travel abroad “That’s been one of the As a young baseball of the team from the bot- In the Huskies Rose Bowl “You have a bunch of to Cambodia this past sum- biggest life changing ex- player, his teammate was tom to the top.” Game against the Ohio time, just opportunities to mer. He was the only foot- periences I’ve had in my USC junior wide receiver State Buckeyes, Bryant do homework, opportuni- ball player who went on the whole life.” Tyler Vaughns. Bryant Follow @lasentinel- earned six tackles and one ties to work out and then trip, going along with track During his time at went on to play football at news on Instagram and @ pass breakup. there’s opportunities to athletes, members of the Washington, he took a Rus- Loyola High School along- thelasentinel on Twitter to Bryant noted how the slack off,” he said. “So, basketball team, baseball sian Film class. That be- side USC senior defensive keep up with Student Ath- obligations of being a stu- you have the time, you got team among others. came his favorite class. lineman Christian Rector. lete of the Week. To request dent athlete has its difficult to manage it.” “We built a basketball “It was also one of my In high school, Bryant a story on a student athlete, moments, using your time Through the Huskies court out there,” Bryant most difficult classes,” was also on the track and email amanda@lasentinel. wisely is a way to avoid Athletics program, Bryant said. Bryant said. field team. He competed in net.

By AmAndA Scurlock said. Sports Writer The Sparks featured on the train has their share The Los Angeles Metro of achievements and ac- unveiled their new train colades during their bas- wraps of the L.A. Sparks. ketball careers. Parker is The new train wraps fea- 2016 WNBA Finals MVP, ture seven Sparks players: she—along with Gray, WNBA icon Candace Park- Nneka, and Beard—helped er, 2019 league MVP can- the Sparks earn the 2016 L.A. CONSERVATION CORPS didate Chelsea Gray, two- WNBA championship. Russell Westbrook, Chad Brownstein, accompanied by members of the LA Conserva- time Defensive Player of Chiney, Nneka and Parker tion Corps who will utilize the new Westbrook/Brownstein Green Tech Program. the Year Alana Beard, 2016 are former Rookies of the League MVP Nneka Og- Year. Brown helped the wumike, ESPN commen- Baylor women’s basketball tator Chiney Ogwumike, team win the 2019 NCAA AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Sparks reserves Maria center Maria Vadeeva and championship and Vadeeva Vadeeva and Kalani rookie Kalani Brown. won four championships in Brown attended the train “Metro has been one her native Russia this past wrap unveiling. of the few companies here offseason. By AmAndA Scurlock L.A., I know how impor- loting career path program, in Los Angeles that gives “I’m so excited, this is uity goes and making sure Sports Writer tant it is to feel supported so really intensive classes,” us equal opportunity as a amazing,” Vadeeva said. that we’re supporting all and empowered by the Butts said. “And get those women’s athletics team,” The Expo Line’s Pico the different groups in the NBA star Russell West- community,” Westbrook corps members ready to said franchise president station is a brief walk from L.A. County Area.” brook continues to give to said. pass their drone operation and COO Danita Johnson. the Staples Center, making The train wraps came the community where he “By helping to provide license test.” “Our team has the same it a noteworthy alternative right on time as the Sparks was raised. The Westbrook these resources my hope is The L.A. conservation partnership as our male from driving. are heading to the WNBA Why Not? Foundation and that the youth will be able group has been around for counterparts in the commu- This is the second year Playoffs. They play their Chad Brownstein teamed to see how bright their fu- over 30 years. In recent nity so creating equal pay that the L.A. Sparks and first postseason game on up to create a computer en- ture can be and expand the years, the organization ad- and equal space for each of Metro have been partners. September 15 at noon at the gineering program for the vision of what they think opted a Career Pathways us is a huge piece for us. Metro marketing execu- Staples Center. Los Angeles Conservation they’re capable of.” program. It offers training Brown and Vadeeva tive Glen Becerra is happy Although the team en- Corps. Brownstein approached in land management, con- were present at the unveil- to see world-class athletes dured multiple injuries, The Westbrook/ L.A. Conservation Corps struction, manufacturing, ing and elated to know their supporting the transporta- they clinched a third seed Brownstein Green Tech CEO Wendy Butts with and other fields. likeness will travel from tion company and to bring in the Playoffs. Program will offer corps the opportunity, and she “I think for our corps Santa Monica to downtown more exposure to women’s “We have so many dif- members in computer lit- saw it as a time to revive a members, so many of Los Angeles on the Expo sports. ferent combinations and eracy, drone operating and previous program that was them are looking for op- Line Train. As Brown and “The partnership with players that can play and coding. Members who are disbanded a few years ago. portunities that are a little Vadeeva has seen adver- the Sparks is a special part- not miss a beat,” Brown committed to the program The program was support- untraditional,” Butts said. tisements of themselves nership because it’s really said. “That second group will take advanced drone ed by Intel and outfitted for “They’re looking for op- before, nothing compared the first of its kind inhas Los to come in and give operating classes; the a lab in the Conservation portunities to get jobs that’s to seeing one on a train. Angeles,” Becerra said. the starters a breather or Green Tech Program will Corps’ John Van De Kamp using their hands.” “I’ve never been a part “It’s really important for us just finish off the game and also help corps members Center in east Los Angeles. Brownstein is a former of anything this big so I’m and the culture that we cre- I think we’ve been doing earn their drone license. “When I found out Rus- board member of the L.A. actually excited,” Brown ated at Metro as far as eq- that the last few games.” “It means a lot to me to sell was interested in com- Conservation Corps and is partner with Chad and the puter literacy, I thought it still a supporter of the orga- L.A. Conversation Corps was a great opportunity for nization. on this new project. As a us to get that up and run- “It’s an honor to work kid who grew up here in ning,” Butts said. with Russell who has a The lab already has track record of benefitting 3-D printers, coding kits, at-risk youth,” he said. and drones, the Green “This partnership is a won- Tech program can expand derful opportunity to posi- on those resources to help tively contribute to a city youth who are involved. we love.” L.A. Conservation Corps Butts is happy to have gains 200 new corps mem- a person who comes from bers annually. a community that the L.A. They would all be re- Conservation Corps serves ceiving trainings on com- become a partner. puter literacy and technol- “It’s a natural partner- ogy. The organization is in ship,” she said. “This is L.A. CONSERVATION CORPS the works of developing very natural because of From left are L.A. Conser- the curriculum. Russell’s experiences and vation Corps CEO Wendy “Those who are inter- because of his passion for AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Butts, Russell Westbrook, ested in the field, we wouldwhat he wants to do in the The Sparks Train wrap features seven Sparks players including guards Chelsea Gray and Chad Brownstein offer an advanced drone pi- local community.” (left) and Alana Beard (right). C-2 LASENTINEL.NET SPORTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

By Lauren a. Jones From the time that He went on to become an Contributing Writer 67-year-old Swann was an- NFL superstar winning nounced as the new athletic four Super Bowls with the Pro Football Hall of director of his alma mater, Pittsburgh Steelers. How- Famer Lynn Swann re- there was apprehension ever, Swann’s decorated signed as the University that his lack of experience past on the football field of Southern California’s would ultimately lead to did not translate to success athletic director after three his downfall. Swann will atop USC athletics. years atop the program, always have the stain of the It may finally be time USC President Carol Folt admissions scandal and the for the esteemed pro- announced in a letter on college basketball corrup- gram to move on from Sept. 9. tion scandal on his resume. their incestuous past that “Lynn has been a leader Among USC fans, there includes several former on and off the field at USC was discontentment with USC athletes. The future for nearly five decades, and Swann after he backed of the USC Athletic De- he will forever be a valued head football coach Clay partment is uncertain. One member of the Trojan fam- Helton following a losing positive takeaway is that ily,” Folt wrote. season last year (5-7). the athletic department’s In April 2016, Swann Swann is a college cornerstone,USC football, succeeded USC great Pat football Hall of Famer is off to a 2-0 start with JOHN McGILLEN/USC Haden at the helm of USC Pro Football Hall of Famer Lynn Swann leads the USC football team out of the tunnel who competed in two Rose one of the greatest blow- athletics, one of the na- at the L.A. Coliseum. Bowls and won a champi- out wins in recent history tion’s most prestigious onship with USC in 1972. against Stanford on Sept. 7. athletic programs. It was a while USC embarks on a trustees chair Rick Cruso, and accomplished individ- tumultuous tenure for the national search to fill thetrustees Jeff Smulyan and ual,” wrote Holt. former All-American USC position. William McMorrow, alum- In the past 26 years, wide receiver amid the in- “Our Athletics Depart- ni representative Bill Allen, the USC athletic director famous public admissions ment puts our student- vice president for student has been a former Trojan scandal and a struggling athletes first by pursuingaffairs Winston Crisp, fac- including Mike Garrett, football team that sought excellence with integri- ulty athletics representative Haden and Swann. All to regain national promi- ty,” Folt stated. “We will Alan Green, academic sen- of which have had their nence. build on the traditions and ate president Rebecca Lo- fair share of controversy. Dave Roberts, a spe- strengths of our exception- nergan and provost Charles Roberts, who is also the cial advisor to Folt, who al athletics program.” Zukoski. The search com- vice chair of the NCAA’s previously served as vice USC Trustee Suzanne mittee will also include two Committee on Infractions, president of athletics com- Nora Johnson will chair student representatives. should steer the program E. MESIYAH McGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL pliance, will step in as the the search committee. She “The position will be clear of any further contro- Former USC athletic director Lynn Swann interim athletic director will be joined by board of filled with an experiencedversy.

By eric Dickerson longer the guy .” “Gur- too, so I remember how past the defender while he’s you’re 100 percent. Special to the Sentinel ley’s overpaid” — part of people sometimes think occupied. Case in point, early on the whole running backs that what you’re doing isn’t Another reason Todd in my 1984 season, the re- I was watching the shouldn’t get big contracts that hard, and that anyone is underrated is that he’s a cord-breaking one when I opening game at a bar with crap that has been repeated can do it. Some fans watch complete player with no had 2,105 yards, I messed some of my old teammates, enough times by enough Todd on TV and it looks weaknesses and people up the big toe on my right and when the Rams took people that some people like the hole was just there have a hard time appreci- foot. It doesn’t sound like possession in the fourth believe it, but that anyone , and he just ran through it. ating how valuable a com- much but anyone who has quarter up 23-20, I said it who has played the game They think, “Why don’t we plete player is to a team. I ever had a toe injury knows out loud: Run the football. at a high level knows isn’t save some cap space and was much faster than he is how debilitating it is. That I could tell the defense true. get any running back to run but he’s a better receiver. week, I couldn’t imagine was looking for play-action Let me be clear: Todd’s though that hole?” He can block, and his ball- how I’d ever run again, let because we’d been running COURTESY PHOTO a star, and there are star But if you’ve been on security is excellent. (The alone play football, and the it a lot all game. Eric Dickerson running backs just like the field in an NFL game,two fumbles on Sept. 8 not- injury is still unbelievably It was 90 degrees and there are star quarterbacks, you know it’s different. withstanding. His second painful: I’ll drop a golf ball humid in Carolina, and manding 30-20 lead. Let’s and then there’s every- You know that Todd gets one came on a toss, which on my toe and it feels like those big boys up front not take for granted how body else. Put another way, to that spot a split second I thought was a tough play an anvil. But our trainer had been softened up with good this Rams offense is: there’s no way a guy like before another guy would, call for a guy, who hadn’t designed a toe piece to put body blows from Malcolm We weren’t sharp, and the Kirk Cousins is $40 million and that makes all the dif- been playing a lot and in my cleat, and I played Brown. It was time for Panthers defense is good, better than Todd. I take the ference in the world. wasn’t into the rhythm of through pain and had more Todd Gurley to do Todd but we still scored 30. criticism against him per- Todd even makes the the game.) yards than anyone before or Gurley things. I was most happy for sonally. job of the linemen easier, I know people are con- since. Apparently, Sean Mc- Todd. An hour before, peo- People don’t realize because they know they cerned about Todd’s knee, Point is, you’re never Vay agreed. Gurley for ple on social media was how special he is because don’t have to hold their but that’s way overblown. healthy, but you get it done. 17, Gurley for 7, Gurley popping off on him, and he’s a smooth runner; when block as long, and that as Here’s the thing: In the Todd got it done on Sept. 8 for 2, Gurley for 15, and that pissed me off. he makes that cut and ex- long as they can get their NFL, nobody out there — 97 yards on 14 carries, then a couple plays later “What’s wrong with plodes into the secondary, hat on their defender, Todd is 100 percent healthy. If for 6.9 yards per — and we scored to take a com- Gurley? Gurley was no it looks easy. I was smooth will read it quickly and get you’re 70 percent healthy, he’ll keep getting it done.

By JarreD Davis carries for 57 yards. Back on offense now, Contributing Writer “Today was a little Brissett engineered a 16- show of what we could play, 80 yard-drive that The Los Angeles Char- do,” Ekeler said on the ended with Hilton juking gers opened the 2019 sea- teams ground attack. “We a defender and diving past son in winning fashion, just gotta build off it... get the pylon for his second picking up a hard fought back to work and make score of the day. Still down 30-24 overtime victory sure we put on a show next two, 24-22, Indianapolis over the Indianapolis Colts week as well.” then tied it once Mack ran on Sept. 8 at Dignity Health “He looked good,” it in on the 2-point conver- Sports Park. Chargers head coach An- sion with only 38 seconds Third year running thony Lynn said on his left. back Austin Ekeler finishedstarting tailback. “He broke “We knew that game with 154 yards and three tackles and made plays. He was going to take four touchdowns from the line showed speed through the quarters, but it actually of scrimmage, proving he’s hole. He’s shown that all took five,” Lynn said. “It more than ready for a lead along, but he’s never done took every man in that role with Melvin Gordon it from the lead role.” locker room to get this still away seeking a new Los Angeles quarter- done today.” contract. back Philip Rivers made his In overtime, Los Ange- Ekeler had 10 carries ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL 209th consecutive start and Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) finished with 154 yards and les had a simple game plan, for 58 yards and six recep- completed 25 of 34 passes three touchdowns from the line of scrimmage against the Indianapolis Colts.. win the coin toss and go tions for 96 yards, while for 333 yards. Indianapo- end the game with a score, second year back Justin lis defensive backs simply wide receiver Keenan Al- yards and a score on eight However, just under a they did just that. Jackson finished with hadsix no answer for Chargers len, who exploded for 123 receptions. minute later, Mack brought “Anytime you’re in “It felt great,” said Al- the Colts back within eight, overtime, you’re trying to len on the physicality of 24-16, as he escaped on a end it as fast as you can,” the game and how he feels career-long 63-yard burst Ekeler said on putting the health wise.” [I] just feel up the sideline. game away. healthy and everything felt Carrying momentum With 5:01 remaining in fine.” into the fourth period, In- overtime, Ekeler capped Colts running back dianapolis safety Malik off an eight-play, 75-yard Marlon Mack had 25 car- Hooker baited Rivers into drive on a 7-yard game- ries for 174 yards. Quarter- a tough angle, which led to winning run, resulting in back Jacoby Brissett was Hooker making an unbe- the 30-24 victory for the 21 of 27 for 190 yards and lievable one-handed inter- Chargers. two touchdowns. T.Y. Hil- ception in the end zone. “We wanted to end ton had eight receptions for “Before we broke the it,” Allen said. “The game 87 yards and both receiving huddle, I looked up at the was in our hands. We did a touchdowns. score and the time and great job of finishing.” Los Angeles found said, ‘Three points is good. The Chargers travel themselves leading 24-9 Don’t turn it over,” Rivers to Detroit Sept. 15 for a after Rivers connected with said. “About 10 seconds matchup against the Lions, who are coming off a tie ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL Ekeler for a 55-yard touch- later, I turned it over. I’m Los Angeles Chargers tailback Justin Jackson (22) had six carries for 57 yards against down midway through the responsible for that, no against the Arizona Cardi- the Indianapolis Colts third quarter. question.” nals. Kick-off is at 10 a.m. D-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 OWN’s ‘David Makes Man’ Drama from Oscar Winner Tarell Alvin McCraney BY SHAQUILLE WOODS for the show. The Los Ange- Contributing Writer les Sentinel Newspaper spoke to McCraney about Pitching a television show creating the series and Black to Oprah Winfrey sounds representation in Hollywood. exciting yet intimidating. LOS ANGELES SEN- But nervous butterflies TINEL NEWSPAPER didn’t stop Oscar winner (LAS): You’ve said ‘David Tarell Alvin McCraney. He Makes Man’ parallels some COURTESY OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK pitched “David Makes Man” aspects of your own upbring- Tarell Alvin McCraney on the set of “David Makes Man.” to her OWN Network in ing in Miami. How did the hopes for finding a platform idea come to light? amazing work. didn’t’ want it to look like that understood his vision. TARELL ALVIN LAS: Speaking of those we are putting the actors He now brings that MCCRANEY: Well, I grew COURTESY OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK actors, what was working on under inspection. That is Tarell Alvin McCraney and Phylicia Rashad share a tender vision to a massive audience. up fortunate enough to get the set like especially with something that people do moment on set. “David Makes Man” into acting and writing early legends like Phylicia Rashad? especially when photo- explores the complex growth in life. I started in the magnet eventually end up at the Most places didn’t have the MCCRANEY: She is a graphing dark skin. Our skin process of Black boyhood. programs throughout the OWN Network? executives in the room but phenomenal actress and an reflects light very well. You The drama series centers on a Miami area. However, the MCCRANEY: One of Oprah attended our meeting. amazing mentor. She keeps just have to make sure there 14-year-old prodigy named original idea for ‘David the first things I wrote down It was pretty amazing and the environment open on set is enough light that bounces David, played by actor Akili Makes Man’ started about was about this young man nerve racking. so that the young actors can off that makes us glow. McDowell. He’s from the four years ago. who was in a gifted magnet LAS: I can only imag- gravitate towards her. Ruben LAS: That’s great your projects but must choose A friend of mine told me program. I wanted to explore ine! How did you incorpo- Santiago-Hudson is also a team is diverse. That seems between the streets or striv- I should write something I’m what the process is like when rate your own life into the great leader on set. These to be lacking on movie and ing for higher education. interested in for television. you come from a community show? young actors are learning in television sets. How did that McCraney serves as one LAS: How did the that has less access and then MCCRANEY: The an environment where they impact production? of the executive producers process start? How did you go to a program with stu- show has some experiences feel free to ask questions. It MCCRANEY: It was an dents with more access. from my life but at the end of was family-like which was incredible experience for That’s because you’re the day it’s a collection. amazing for me. some actors because they expected to stay competitive Episode two and three, I LAS: ‘David Makes walk on set where the direc- while being on the same wrote with some writers from Man’ has beautiful cine- tors, writers, and makeup level as them. I then brought Miami with our showrunner. matography. Can you talk artists were all Black. They it to producers Mike Kelley A lot of the show is really about how important cine- got a sense of what’s it like and Melissa Loy. We togeth- about finding how we all matography drives the story? working behind and in front er shopped it to Michael B. have similar experiences and MCCRANEY: One of with people who look like Jordan who then asked us to how those experiences look the things we did early on them. That allowed a sense shop it around town. like David’s life. In the writ- was hiring a Black cine- of ease and your able to LAS: What was going ing, it was fascinating to find matographer. We were very explore deeper rather than through your mind when you out how other people endured specific. We didn’t want to explain who you are. You pitched the show? the same moments. over light folks. are now working with MCCRANEY: The Sometimes watching LAS: Over light? someone who understands COURTESY OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK pitch for OWN was incredi- scenes can be heavy but MCCRANEY: Yes, we you, which allows us more Scene from “David Makes Man” with Phylicia Rashad and ble. We shopped it around you are still thrilled to see didn’t want to saturate creative time to focus on Akili McDowell. several places before OWN. these young actors do everything with light. We other things. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT LASENTINEL.NET D-2 ‘The Twinkle Box’ Novel Becomes an Amazon Bestseller Former probation officer, Larry Pye, ties his bizarre experiences into a number one bestselling novel, “The Twinkle Box.”

BY SHANNEN HILL has a tragic backstory that years later at a conference. Contributing Writer gives readers a chance to The woman recognized his understand where they are name and told him that their Larry Pye has taken his coming from. former client loved him and first career as a probation “With ‘The Twinkle that the stories about the officer and turned it into a Box’ and my new book that dad were true. From there, new career that has led him I’m working on, I love Pye and the social worker PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF EDNA SIMS Author of “The Twinkle Box,” Larry Pye (middle right) takes a photo with fans of his to become an Amazon telling the backstory,” said spent two hours talking and novel, “The Twinkle Box.” Number One Bestselling Pye. “I tell people, ‘You never even made it inside Author. may not understand my the conference. publish his book, his suc- one spot on Amazon’s best- people,’” said Pye. “But the “The true story is cra- cess on Amazon happened seller list. book just took off.” zier than the book,” said in a matter of hours. One of “My son kept calling “The Twinkle Box” is Pye. “Meeting the psychi- his friends put him in con- me that day every time I got currently available on Ama- atric social worker, I got so tact with a guy who does higher on the list. I remem- zon, Kindle, and Audible. caught up in hearing about self-publishing on Amazon ber being told that I needed The book also has a Face- this businessman and how and even though Pye didn’t to sell 300 copies and think- book page @TheTwinkle- he abused his wife and kids. know much about selling ing, ‘Man, I’m a retired BoxNovel where you can It was so bizarre and on the internet, it was the probation officer. I proba- get updates on the author intriguing.” best thing that he could’ve bly only know about 50 and fans of the book. Pye worked as a proba- done. tion officer for 38 years and “I have friends who had heard loads of stories. have published books and He always had a love for they’re selling them out of writing, mostly writing the trunk of their car,” said poems, but once he retired, Pye. “They’re warehousing he made it a point to them and that just won’t become a published author. work for me. The beauty The main character in “The about Amazon is that they Twinkle Box” is based on only put up what you his former client’s father, need.”

PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF EDNA SIMS but the rest of the characters Along with having help Larry Pye tells a chilling story of a sociopath, an abusive are based on things that he with self-publishing, Pye’s father, in his debut novel, “The Twinkle Box.” has heard and seen through- son got him some promo- out his career. Pye goes to tion on Facebook. He creat- Pye’s debut book, “The characters or like them, but different book club meet- ed a Facebook page that Twinkle Box,” takes read- once you see their backsto- ings and notices how much showed snippets and trail- ers through the mind of a ry you won’t be so judg- women who have been ers of the book before it sociopath who seems like a mental.’” abused relate to his book. came out. Originally, Pye normal professional man The story is loosely “A lot of this is based on wasn’t even sure if he could on the outside, but on the based on one of Pye’s true experiences. When I go sell 300 copies to become a inside he wants to hurt clients from over ten years to book clubs and book bestseller. However, once everyone he meets. The ago. He was a suicidal kid signings, women tell me, the book dropped, his num- man is charming and most in juvenile hall, and he had ‘Oh my God you saw my bers just kept getting higher of the characters don’t real- a bunch of stories about his life,’” said Pye. “And these and higher. Not only did he ize that they are caught up abusive dad. At the time, women are not bored house- make the bestseller list, in his web until it is too Pye was listening to the kid wives. They are profession- within an hour he was num- late. Amidst the madness, but wasn’t sure if these sto- als so it’s been interesting ber 89 on the list, then in there are stories of friend- ries were embellished. That hearing their stories.” the next hour 41 and in the PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF EDNA SIMS ship, love, and hope. Each is until he met the client’s While it took Pye about next hour 23. In a couple of The psychological murder mystery, “The Twinkle Box,” is a character is complex and psychiatric social worker seven years to write and days, Pye had the number hit on Amazon keeping readers on the edge of their seats. D-3 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 Singer Jackie Wilson Posthumously Receives Walk of Fame Star BY SAYBIN ROBERSON Contributing Writer

The Hollywood Cham- ber of Commerce honored the legendary entertainer, Jackie Wilson with a star on Hollywood Boulevard bringing out some of the biggest influences of Soul and R&B. Wednesday, September Smokey Robinson Berry Gordy COURTESY OF BRUNSWICK RECORD CORPORATION 4, 2019, friends, fans, and Robinson were also in deserves this, and I'm so Family, friends, and members of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce gather to reveal Jackie Wilson's star. family of Jackie Wilson attendance. happy he finally got this gathered at Sycamore Smokey Robinson hon- recognition and he will be solo career in November of the R&B Music Hall of “The ceremony was Avenue and Hollywood ored Wilson with a speech, on this street for all times.” 1957 with his debut single Fame. great, long overdue. I have Boulevard to celebrate his stating, “were it not for my This honor could not “Reet Petite (The Finest On September 29, been working on getting legacy and success. The love of Jackie Wilson, I have come sooner, as his Girl You Ever Want To 1975, Wilson suffered a this star for my father, event emceed by the presi- probably would have never label Brunswick Records is Meet)” written by Berry heart attack on stage and Jackie Wilson, for nearly dent and CEO of the Holly- met my best friend who set to release “The Defini- Gordy Jr. and Billy Davis. was then hospitalized until 20 years. Dick Clark and I wood Chamber of Com- started one of the musical tive Jackie Wilson,” a com- During the ceremony, January 21, 1984, when he started this journey in merce Rana Ghadban was events of our lifetime, pilation of 50 remastered Berry Gordy Jr. shared how passed. Wilson was only 1999. I know he would attended by Wilson’s fami- Berry Gordy.” Robinson classics sang and per- they met and the ways of 49-years-old. have loved it,” Wilson’s ly including his children says Wilson was one his formed by Wilson through- which Wilson energized a daughter, Sabrina Wilson John Wilson, Sabrina Byn- singing idols, “he was out his career. crowd with his amazing shared. don Wilson, Anthony Wil- great.” Born in Detroit, Michi- performances. He states he “I know he would have son, Li-Nie Wilson, and his “I’m really, really hon- gan, in 1934, Jack Leroy would be in awe watching loved it,” she adds. “He Goddaughter, Jody Watley. ored to be here today to cel- Wilson Jr., also known as Wilson perform the songs would have loved hearing Notable guests including ebrate Jackie Wilson, “Mr. Excitement” began he had written for him, he Berry Gordy Jr. recall the Marshall Thompson of the because Jackie Wilson was singing at a young age. watched as a true fan of his story of how they first met. Chi-Lites, and the legends the man,” he says. “Jackie Joining various choirs and friend. And he would have been Berry Gordy and Smokey Wilson was the man and he groups until launching his “He was the epitome of thrilled that Smokey greatness. Suave, cool, Robinson, Marshall sexy, and polished, and COURTESY BRUNSWICK RECORD CORP. Thompson, Jody Watley definitely a master inter- Album cover for “The and Mary Wilson of the preter of song,” Berry Definitive Jackie Wilson” 50 Supremes were there to Gordy, founder of Motown song compilation, available celebrate his special day. said. “When I went to see now. The Hollywood Chamber him live, I was blown of Commerce did an excel- away!” Now, 35 years later, lent job hosting and pro- Wilson’s stage presence Jackie Wilson has reached ducing the ceremony.” was known for being capti- a new height, even after This celebration on the vating as well as his wide death. Hollywood Walk of Fame vocal range. His music “I am so fortunate star ceremony are apart of career crossed genres, from because of Jackie Wilson, the ongoing efforts on doo-wop and R&B to easy so thank you, Jackie, for behalf of Brunswick listening standards and the inspiration and the Records and the Wilson rock ‘n’ roll. He is respon- thrills. Love you man,” Family to keep the saga sible for bringing for soul Gordy says closing his and legacy of Jackie Wil- and R&B into the world speech. son alive. during the ’60s. His suc- His family proceeded “The Definitive Jackie cess and legacy also award- with an honoring of the late Wilson” is available on ed him the opportunity to great Jackie Wilson, signi- Spotify, Apple Music, Pan- COURTESY OF BRUNSWICK RECORD CORPORATION be inducted into the Rock fying the day “Jackie Wil- dora, and all other stream- Jackie Wilson's family surrounding his star in celebration. and Roll Hall of Fame and son Day.” ing platforms.