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is the pivotal and important women, they put that all on key roles California Dem- her,” said Human Rights ocratic Congresswomen Attorney Nana Gyamfi. Maxine Waters and Karen “They literally, totally Bass played up to and in disrespected all of the ex- the December 18 impeach- perience that she has, not ment, political commenta- only, yes, as a person that tors, scholars and legal an- has stood up for Black alysts expressed in detail folks in these streets, but to the Sentinel. also as a person who has “In terms of Congress- stood up in the halls of woman Waters, she, from Congress. She’s not new. before the time the man She’s not brand new, and got into the White House, they treated her like she was calling for impeach- was brand new,” Gyamfi ment. She was calling for continued. impeachment and took so But Waters, Chair of much backlash and heat, the House Financial Ser- COURTESY PHOTO like people actually treated vices Committee, never Congresswomen Maxine Waters her like she was a political backed down, despite the COURTESY PHOTO novice, like she was be- virulent, derogatory, often Congresswomen Karen Bass By Charlene MuhaMMad two articles of impeachment ing overly emotional… racist opposition leveled Contributing Writer against Donald J. Trump, the ‘angry Black woman,’ against her. In her own misdemeanors, she said the that he is above the law America’s 45th president, like they put all of those words, during a speech day was not inevitable, but and has no respect for In the aftermath of the debates about the process stereotypes and energies delivered in support of predictable. “… this presi- our Constitution or our United States House of Rep- wage on. that they can put on us H.Res.755 impeaching dent has shown himself time democracy,” said Waters. resentatives’ approval of Undebatable, however, when we stand up as Black Trump for high crimes and and time again to believe {See IMPEACHMENT A-8}

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The seven candidates of the final democratic debate of the year stood at their respective podiums taking quiet notes minutes before the discussion was set to begin.

PHOTO BY ROBERT TORRENCE COURTESY PHOTO The field of seven Democratic presidential candidates. Speaker Pelosi hosted an enrollment ceremony following the passage of the Fu- ture Act.

Loyola Marymount Uni- Warren, Vice President Joe laWt neWs serviCe permanent funding for His- With the most powerful versity transformed into the Biden, Sen. Bernie Sand- torically Black Colleges Caucus in history, includ- venue of the sixth and final ers, Sen. Amy Klobuchar Rep. Karen Bass (CA- and Universities (HBCUs), ing four Chairs of full democratic debate of 2019 and businessman, Tom 37), Chair of the Con- other Minority-Serving In- committees and three of Thursday evening. The de- Steyer. gressional Black Caucus, stitutions (MSIs), and Trib- our members in House bate featured the smallest The PBS NewsHour released the following ally Controlled Colleges or Leadership, the CBC is lineup of candidates thus and Politico hosted de- statement after the House Universities (TCUs). committed to using its far featuring businessman bate determined the group and Senate passed the “The CBC is proud to position in Congress to www.lasentinel.net Andrew Yang, Mayor Pete through national and early Future Act, a bipartisan have many graduates of Buttigieg, Sen. Elizebeth {See DEBATE A-8} proposal to authorize HBCU’s among its ranks. {See CBC A-8}

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Compiled by Editorial Staff Governor Gavin Newsom named Dr. Nadine Burke Harris as California’s first-ever Surgeon General. As a pediatrician, entrepreneur and nonprofit CEO, Harris has dedicated her professional career to understanding the link between adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress in children, and the effect both have on future health outcomes. She is the founder and CEO of the Center for Youth Wellness (CYW) – a national leader in the effort to advance pediatric medicine, raise public awareness, and transform the way society responds to children exposed to adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress

Homelessness Crisis COURTESY PHOTOS COURTESY PHOTOS The homeless crisis in California is out of control and Ed Buck this year saw disturbing statistics. The state’s 130,000 Ed Buck, the longtime, prominent Democratic doner, homeless population is the largest in the country, account- whose West Hollywood apartment was the scene of two ing for nearly 25 percent of all people without a perma- fatal drug overdoses was finally jailed after being arrested nent residence in the United States. The state also has the and charged by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Of- highest rate of unsheltered homeless people (about 75 per- fice with running a drug den in his residence after a third cent) and it has seen the sharpest increase in homelessness man suffered a near-fatal overdose at Buck’s apartment in the country over the last 4 years. In the Los Angeles in September 2019. The complaint for wrongful death area, there are about 59,000 homeless people in Los An- was filed by the mother of Gemmel Moore, who died at COURTESY PHOTOS geles County. That number represents a spike of about 16 Buck’s West Hollywood home in 2017. She alleges that percent over last year’s total. For African Americans, the Buck lured her son from Houston to Los Angeles for the Herb Wesson Steps Down from L.A. City Council numbers are worse. Although the total Black population is purpose of engaging in “commercial” sex acts. District Presidency only about 9 percent, African Americans make up about 36 Attorney Jackie Lacey has since faced much criticism for After a distinguished and accomplished eight years percent of L.A.’s homeless people. Gov. Gavin Newsom her failure to charge Ed Buck for the deaths of Gemmel serving as president of the Los Angeles City Council, signed a $214.8 billion state spending plan he and legisla- Moore and Timothy Dean. Council President Herb Wesson announced his intention tive leaders are calling “the Affordability Budget” for the to step away from the presidency on Nov. 27, in January 2019-20 fiscal year. The budget includes $1.7 billion to while he shifts his focus to his campaign to become the fight homelessness. Of that money, $650 million will go Los Angeles County 2nd District Supervisor and contin- to support county and city governments as well as regional ues to serve the constituents of the 10th District for his homeless prevention agencies in their local efforts to de- remaining year as a councilmember. Wesson has led the crease homelessness and increase their stock of affordable government of the nation’s second largest city since 2012 housing. in tandem with two mayors – 41st Mayor of LA Antonio Villaraigosa and current L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti. Wes- son is the longest serving City Council president since the legendary John Ferraro. Under Wesson’s leadership, the Los Angeles City Council has passed some of the most progressive public policy that has improved the lives of millions of Angelenos and often sparked similar actions in COURTESY PHOTOS local and state governments across the country. LAUSD Teachers Strike 2019 started turbulently for the Los Angeles Unified School District, a teacher’s strike, which was authorized in September of 2018 and went into effect on January 14, COURTESY PHOTOS 2019. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti mediated the mar- L.A. Sentinel and LeadersUp Team Up athon negotiations at City Hall. More than 1,000 firefight- Jeffery Wallace, President & CEO of LeadersUp, held ers from across the U.S. and Canada marched on behalf of a lunch convening of business and civic leaders to discuss striking educators. Day six of the teacher strike finally saw the unemployment crisis in South Los Angeles at the L.A. its end, along with a historic agreement heralded to change Sentinel. LeadersUp has made it a top priority to hire the future of public education. The summary of agreement Black. The nonprofit annually engages about 9,000 indi- provided by UTLA, addresses a cap on charter schools, a viduals, trains an average 4,500 and connects 2,250 to em- decrease in class sizes and an increase in school funding Nipsey Hussle COURTESY PHOTOS ployment with 100+ employer partners and a network of among many other pressing issues. In wake of him earning a Grammy nomination for 36 community/systems. Danny Bakewell Sr.’s partnership his studio album “Victory Lap,” Ermias Joseph “Nipsey with LeadersUp and Wallace is sharpened by the idea that Hussle” Asghedom was gunned down in front of the Mara- creating opportunities for job placement, wealth creation, thon Clothing store. His murder sent shockwaves of grief and career pathways is vital for the health of our commu- throughout Los Angeles and the country. Tributes to his nity. Participating companies included Learn4Life; Chase legacy came in many ways, from a truce between the Crips Bank; Bank of America; LA Metro; LADWP; LADOT; and Bloods, to Councilmen Marqueece Harris-Dawson LAWA; GLAAACC; the Lucas Museum; and the office of naming the Crenshaw Blvd. and Slauson Ave. intersection Congresswoman Karen Bass. Representatives from each after him. Asghedom owned the Marathon Smart Store company provided insights on what employers can do to and the shopping center where it resides along with co- help alleviate the crisis. working space Vector 90 and a Fatburger Restaurant. De- spite his affiliation with the Rolling 60’s Crips, he collabo- rated with YG and other rappers affiliated with the Bloods.

COURTESY PHOTOS Taste of Soul COURTESY PHOTOS The Taste of Soul family festival has been called the Gloria Gray COURTESY PHOTOS best block party in the world by City Council President Gloria D. Gray became the first African American Magic Johnson Steps Down from Lakers’ President Herb Wesson, and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says elected to chair the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan of Basketball Operations the festival is the biggest and best party in Los Angeles. Water District (MWD) of Southern California. Her two- At the end of the 2019-20 season, NBA legend Magic Five stages, lots a food, lots of fun and family, and dance year term, which began Jan. 1, marks only the second time Johnson stepped down as president of basketball opera- brought together nearly 400,000 festival attendees AKA that a woman has led the 90-year-old agency that, togeth- tions for the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson served the posi- Taste of Soul Nation. L.A.’s largest street festival, Taste of er with its member agencies, delivers water to 300 cities tion for two years. The news was abrupt, Johnson had not Soul features a large variety local cuisine and live enter- and unincorporated areas in Southern California. Nearly told Lakers owner Jeanie Buss by the time of the press tainment that represents the best of South L.A. The annual 400 members of the political, governmental and commu- conference. The Lakers had a 37-45 overall record and event has become a hub of community and culture, family nity arenas were on hand for Gray’s installation as MWD missed the playoffs despite having All-Star forward Leb- and fellowship. chair on Jan. 8., including L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and ron James. L.A. Sentinel Executive Publisher, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. “Water projects don’t just happen. They require vision, leadership, and thoughtful, deliberate decisions because they take a long time,” said Gray. “I know I cannot do this job alone. It will require all of us working together. I look forward to leading you and I am humbled by this opportunity.”

COURTESY PHOTOS Destination Crenshaw Destination Crenshaw aims to preserve and celebrate the legacy of the Crenshaw Corridor and benefit the Cren- COURTESY PHOTOS shaw community. At 1.3 miles long, Destination Cren- Barack Obama Blvd. shaw will celebrate Black Los Angeles, enhancing each To honor the legacy of America’s first Black president, Metro-owned property along the Crenshaw corridor. The Barack Obama, the Los Angeles City Council voted to re- outdoor museum intends to combat gentrification and the name Rodeo Road to Obama Blvd. Former City Council removal of cultural history while promoting economic de- president Herb Wesson noted how residents in the 10th velopment and pride for the community. During the Sum- district came up with the idea. In early May, City Council mer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation hosted a street festival to celebrate the renaming. Musi- Agency (Metro) Board granted $15 million to Destination cal guests included Doug E. Fresh, Sheila E. and Yo-Yo. Crenshaw to begin the construction of Sankofa Park, a Elected Officials like Inglewood Mayor James Butts, 49,000 square foot outdoor space and cultural experience. COURTESY PHOTOS Councilman Curren Price and Senator Holly Mitchell Destination Crenshaw aims to ensure economic vitality for where also in attendance. Obama sent Wesson a letter of present and future residents of the community. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris California’s First Surgeon appreciation for the honor. TOP STORIES A-8 General { } A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 THURSDAY,THURSDAY, DECEMBERDECEMBER 26,26, 20132019 OPINION NEWS LOS ANGELES LASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-3A-9 WWW.IMWLAW.COM

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Jussie Smollet COURTESY PHOTO In February, former “Empire” star Jussie Smollet told Morehouse Grads Debts Paid COURTESY PHOTO police he had been beaten by two men wearing MAGA During the 2019 commencement ceremony at More- President Donald Trump Impeach- hats. In the subsequent days, Chicago Police grew skepti- house College, tech billionaire and commencement speak- ment cal and concluded that Smollet must have himself orches- er Robert Smith pays off the student loan debt of the entire In a presidency, filled to the brim with controversy, trated the attack. Police said Smollett hired two men, both graduating class. The 2019 class consists of 400 graduat- House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment of whom are Black, to attack him. Smollett allegedly paid ing seniors, the news shocked and bewildered the gradu- against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, declaring he the men $3,500. Smollet went to trial in March but the ated upon hearing it. Smith’s request for the graduates and “betrayed the nation” with his actions toward Ukraine as prosecution dismissed the charges. The dismissal drew alumni was to pay it forward. Video of his gift announce- they pushed toward historic proceedings that are certain an immediate backlash. Then Mayor of Chicago, Rahm ment circulated the media, many public figures giving ku- to help define his presidency and shape the 2020 election. Emanuel called the deal “a whitewash of justice” and The specific charges aimed at removing the 45th President lashed out at Smollett for dragging the city’s reputation of the U.S.: Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. “through the mud” in a quest to advance his career. Smol- In the formal articles , the Democrats said Trump enlisted let has since been written off of “Empire” and will not ap- a foreign power in “corrupting” the U.S. election process pear in its sixth and final season. and endangered national security by asking Ukraine to investigate his political rivals, including Democrat Joe Biden, while withholding U.S. military aid as leverage. That benefited Russia over the U.S., as America’s ally fought Russian aggression, the Democrats said. The charg- es, if approved, would then be sent to the Senate, where the Republican majority would be unlikely move to con- COURTESY PHOTO vict Trump, but not without a potentially bitter trial just as dos to Smith. voters in Iowa and other early presidential primary states African Migrants at Mexican Border begin making their choices. Officials in Texas and even Maine are scrambling to absorb the sharp increase in African migrants. People flee- ing economic hardship and human rights abuses in African countries are coming to the U.S.-Mexico border in unprec- edented numbers, surprising Border Patrol agents more accustomed to Spanish-speaking migrants. Border Patrol’s Del Rio sector stopped more than 500 African migrants found walking in separate groups along the arid land after splashing across the Rio Grande, children in tow. That is more than double the total of 211 African migrants who were detained by the Border Patrol along the entire 2,000- mile (3,200-kilometer) U.S.-Mexico border in the 2018 fiscal year. The immigrants in Texas were mostly from the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the COURTESY PHOTO Congo and Angola. Cameroonians have also been travel- Bill Cosby ing up through Mexico and into the U.S. in larger numbers The 82-year-old educator and award-winning TV pro- and seeking asylum at ports of entry. ducer/director/comedian was sentenced to serve 3-to-10- years in Pennsylvania’s prison system following his Sep- 2019 Oscars COURTESY PHOTO tember 2018 conviction on charges of aggravated indecent Black filmmakers won big at the 2019 Oscars. Regina assault. While inmates who spoke to NNPA Newswire said King started the night off with a win for Best Support- they were saddened to see an icon like Cosby imprisoned, ing Actress for her role in Barry Jenkins’ “If Beale Street each said they believe he’s serving a higher purpose. A Could Talk.” “Black Panther” took home Oscars for Best weekly highlight for Cosby since his incarceration, has Costume Design (Ruth E. Carter) and Best Production been the reform program, Mann Up, where he is often the Design (Hannah Beachler). Both women making history. featured speaker. The program serves to encourage and Carter is the first Black woman to win the coveted catego- empower African American men to strive for self-respect ry. Beachler is the first African American and only Black and dignity, and to put their family first. Unless he receives woman to be nominated and to win for set design. Maher- relief from the state’s appellate courts, Cosby said he fully shala Ali became a two-time Best Supporting Actor Acad- anticipates serving his entire sentence, saying he’s not emy Award-winner with his win for “Green Book.” Peter guilty and will never admit to something he didn’t do. Ramsey won for co-directing the Best Animated Feature “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” making history as the first African American to win the award. Spike Lee won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for “BlacK- kKlansman” after having been overlooked in the more COURTESY PHOTO competitive categories. Dr. Patrice Harris, First Black President of American Medical Association In June, Dr. Patrice A. Harris, a psychiatrist from At - lanta, was sworn-in as the 174th president of the Ameri - can Medical Association (AMA). She is the first African American woman to hold the position. During her inaugu - ration ceremony in Chicago, Dr. Harris said she plans to COURTESY PHOTO implement effective strategies to improve healthcare edu - R. Kelly cation and training, combat the crisis surrounding chronic In September, a judge set an April 27 trial date in R. diseases, and eliminate barriers to quality patient care. She Kelly’s federal case in Chicago that accuses the R&B star Missing Black Girls COURTESY PHOTO also promised to lead conversations on mental health and of child pornography and obstruction of justice. He’s ac- Over the course of this year, and pre- diversity in the medical field. cused of having sex with minors and trying to cover up the vious years, Black girls and women have gone missing in crimes. Kelly’s attorney, Steve Greenberg told the hearing record breaking numbers. According to multiple reports, that having to prepare for four trials is challenging and he when Black girls go missing, it’s often unclear whether wasn’t sure the singer’s legal team could ready by April. they have run away from home, were inflicted violence, Prosecutor Angel Krull estimated a trial would last three abducted, sent into the sex industry, among others. Essen- weeks. ″Surviving R. Kelly ” was a six-part series that tially, according to BlackNews.com, their safety and as- premiered last January. An estimated 12.8 million people surance to be brought back home was commonly ignored watched the series, nominated for an Emmy, that revisited and not an utmost concern. The alarming number of miss- old allegations and brought new ones into the spotlight. ing Black females counts for a large chunk of disappear- Kelly maintains his innocence. ances nationwide. Yet, as the crisis continues, media atten- tion remains largely diverted.

COURTESY PHOTO Black News Channel This year, the Black News Channel (BNC) and the Na- tional Newspaper Publishers Association announced the COURTESY PHOTO official launch date and time for the nation’s first 24-hour, 7-days a week all-news TV channel that will focus on Af- COURTESY PHOTO Black Women Rule Pageant History rican American news. With a partnership with the National Colin Kaepernick In December, Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Uni- Newspaper Publishers Association’s Black-owned news- In March, former NFL quarterback and activist, Co- verse and joins three other Black women who won pag- papers and media companies, the BNC expects to fast lin Kaepernick along with safety, Eric Reid were given a eants this year: Cheslie Kryst won Miss USA, Nia Frank- become the top destination for all who want to consume settlement of around $10 million from the NFL for their lin won Miss America and Kaliegh Garris won Miss Teen African American news in print, on television and mobile grievance against the league in regard to their anthem USA. Their wins are powerful statements and a shift in devices. An independent network that’s minority-owned protests. While Reid earned a roster spot on the Carolina the idea of what encompasses beauty. These wins all give and operated, BNC will be the nation’s only provider of Panthers, Kaepernick was unable to secure a job with the young Black girls the powerful truth that Black is truly 24/7 cable news programming dedicated to covering the NFL. In November, the NFL organized a private work out beautiful and not a cliché. Another message ringing loud unique perspective of African American communities.The for the signal caller at the Atlanta Falcons facility. A lack and clear is natural hair among Black women can and is channel is the endeavor of the network’s visionaries and of signed agreements caused Kaepernick to host his work- embraced as some of the pageant queens won wearing co-founders, chairman J.C. Watts, Jr. and CEO Bob Bril- out at Charles Drew High School in Riverdale, Georgia. their natural curls and hair patterns. lante. The new channel promises to inform, educate, and The venue change ignited the disinterest of several repre- empower nearly 50 million African Americans now living sentatives and scouts. in the United States. A-4A-6 NEWS A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NETLOS DECEMBER ANGELES 26,SENTINEL 2019 NEWS NEWS THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY DECEMBER 27, 9, 2018 A-52014

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This coming New the mirror of the best of a servant of the needy, a and the promise of muti- pressed and struggling Year will be the year our culture and history, sustainer of the poor, a lation if we were caught, peoples of the world. 6260 on our oldest cal- and determining where parent for the orphan, a we struggled in secret to Given this ancient endar, the ancient Egyp- we stand in terms of our shelter for the battered, a learn to read and write and ongoing commit- tian calendar, the oldest own principles and prac- caretaker of the ill, a sup- and master knowledge of ment of our people to calendar in the world. tice and the models of porter of the aged, an ally the world. And we waged human excellence and And we are the oldest human excellence and of the oppressed, a raft a long, hard and heroic achievement and to the people in the world, the achievement left by our for the drowning, a lad- struggle for freedom, constant struggle to elders of humanity. In- ancestors. It is within this der for those in trapped resisting in numerous bring good in the world, deed, we are builders process that we ask our- in the pit of despair, and ways, from day-to-day be it therefore resolved of a Nile Valley civi- selves and answer three an outreached hand for and cultural resistance in this coming year 6260 lization named Kemet questions: who am I; am those on the road to ruin. to armed resistance in that whatever else we that was once called I really who I am; and We are also the sons revolt and alliances with commit ourselves to, we the Light of the World, am I all I ought to be? and daughters of the Ho- Native Americans and will uphold and advance the Navel of the World And it is then that we are DR. MAULANA KARENGA locaust of enslavement. Mexicans. And when the this awesome legacy. and the Temple of the to make recommitments It is in this white-hot Civil War came, Fred- And this legacy reaf- world. Therefore, be- which reaffirm our iden- man consciousness and human-made hell that erick Douglass, Harriet firms this central call and fore we lose ourselves tity as Africans, our cen- human conscience. And we demonstrated a hu- Tubman and other lead- commitment. Continue in the established order tral purpose of bringing we are the fathers and man durability, adaptive ers called us to arms, the struggle. Keep the ritual of new-year-lite good in the world, and mothers of human civi- vitality and resistance teaching us that we are faith. Hold the line. Love resolution-making on our time-tested practice lization, the ones who to genocidal destruc- our own liberators, and and respect our people everything from loss of of knowing our past and introduced some of the tion unsurpassed in the that no matter how nu- and each other. Seek weight to giving less to honoring it, engaging our basic disciplines of hu- annals of human his- merous or supportive al- and speak truth. Do and the lotto, we might want present and improving it, man knowledge in the tory. We held on to our lies are, those who want demand justice. Be con- to pause, remember and and imagining our future Nile Valley and who firsthumanity in the most freedom must achieve it stantly concerned with think deeply, and then and forging it in the most taught some of human- inhuman of situations, through their own efforts the well-being of the make resolutions worthy ethical, effective and ex- ity’s most essential spiri- refashioned our faith so in the heat and hardship world and all in it. And of our weight and work pansive ways. And this tual and ethical prin- we could retain its spiri- of struggle. rebuild the overarching in the history of the we do in the interest of ciples: the oneness of tual and ethical essence And finally, we Movement which pre- world. And this requires our people, humanity being, the sacredness of while appearing not to are the authors and heirs figures and makes- pos that in the midst of the and the well-being of the life, the dignity and di- threaten the established of the Reaffirmation of sible the good world we diminished and distort- world. vinity of human beings, order. And we did this so the Sixties, a time when all want and deserve, ed portrait of ourselves So in answering these and profound respect for well, we tended to forget we were determined to and work so hard and painted by the dominant questions, let’s remem- the awesome wonder the ancient rich culture reaffirm our Africannessdiligently to bring into society, we remember ber and teach our chil- and web of interdepen- we had before we came and our social justice tra- being. Heri za Mwaka and rightly conceive of dren the good, beauty, dence we call the world. here. We also formed dition in and through our Mpya! (Happy New ourselves in more truth- meaning and the respon- And we taught the prin- families in our hearts liberation struggle. As Year!) ful, dignity-affirming sibility of being African ciple and practice of ser- in spite of the devastat- Amilcar Cabral taught, Dr. Maulana Karen- and expansive ways. in the world. And one of udj ta, the moral obliga- ing effect of the auction the liberation struggle is ga, Professor and Chair Having done this we can the ways we can do this is tion to constantly repair, block and the raptors in fact a struggle to re- of Africana Studies, then recommit ourselves by focusing on three fun- renew and transform the that raided our lives and turn to our own history, California State Uni- to a vision and values damental and overarch- world, making it more ravished our loved ones. to determine our destiny versity-Long Beach; that evolve from the an- ing identities drawn from beautiful and beneficialAnd after the Holocaust, and daily lives, and open Executive Director, Afri- cient and ever-present three defining periods in than we inherited it. we went to find the lost, pathways onward and can American Cultural richness of our culture our history: fathers and We taught first also the sold and the traded upward in the interest of Center (Us); Creator of and thus self-conscious- mothers of humanity and that the moral measure ones and dared to rejoin freedom, justice, peace Kwanzaa; and author of ly recommit and assert human civilization; sons of any society is how it and rebuild our lives and and other good in the Kwanzaa: A Celebration ourselves as Africans in and daughters of the Ho- treats its most vulnerable the relationships that world. Thus, we fought of Family, Community the world. locaust of enslavement; members. And thus the grounded our lives and and won with our allies and Culture and Essays Indeed, each year on and authors and heirs of Husia teaches we must caused us to flourish instruggles that challenged on Struggle: Position the last day of Kwanzaa, the Reaffirmation of the give bread to the hun- spite of the hell, horror the claims and changed and Analysis, www.Afri- January 1, called Siku Sixties. We are, I repeat, gry, water to the thirsty, and high water we had the course of this coun- canAmericanCultural- ya Taamuli, the Day of elders of humanity, the clothes to the naked to walk, wade and fighttry, expanded the realm Center-LA.org; www.Of- Meditation, we are to sit ones who stood up first,and a boat to crossover through. of human freedom, and ficialKwanzaaWebsite. down and meditate on most likely in Ethiopia, for those without one. 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COMPILED BY EDITORIAL STAFF Angela Bassett, Taraji Henson, Tyrese, and more. Twenty- seven years after his “Boys n the Hood” fame, the family of John Singleton held a private funeral for him at Angelus Entrepreneurs Hub Opens Funeral Home, on Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, CA. in Los Angeles Singleton was a giant in the film and television industry Innovative Entrepreneurs Hub opened its doors to but more importantly, he told the Black story and repre- entrepreneurs, small business owners, consultants and sented inner-city Los Angeles like no one had done before; freelance workers on February 4. Located at 5777 W. Cen- all by age of 24. Celebrities attended to give their reflec- tury Blvd. #1110, LA, CA 90045, the space offers free tion about his life. Nipsey Hussle Mural by

Demi Lauren ful career in the construction industry, and had the chance Demi Lauren, artist and creative entrepreneur, is one of to land a job with one of the contractors scouting local tal- the many artists to use her talent to pay her respects to the ent for the Destination Crenshaw project. The 1.3 mile late rap artist and philanthropist, Nipsey Hussle. Located open-air museum has committed to hiring 50 percent of on the left side of Earle’s on Crenshaw, Lauren’s mural their workers from the South L.A. community and the car- includes a portrait of Hussle depicting a colorful theme, penters showed how they’ll help this ambitious project achieve their goal. Bowers Saluted as Central Ave. Business Icon Alice and Horace Bowers were recognized for expand- valet parking for all members, a cozy kitchen space, a ing their small dry cleaning into a block-long complex meeting room, private offices and an open desk area. Los filled with several businesses located along the Central Angeles native, Rashunda Rene, Los Angeles is the Avenue corridor in South L.A. Horace Bowers, Sr. has founder of Innovative Entrepreneur Hub. The openness of made a tremendous impression on the historic Central Innovative Entrepreneur Hub will create a real members Avenue corridor. He and his wife, Alice, purchased a small first experience that will allow business owners from dif- dry-cleaning plant in 1960 and today, they own the whole ferent industries to connect and gain valuable information block. The complex is the brainchild of Horace, 91, a from readily available sources. savvy businessman who was saluted for his accomplish- ments by Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. In a cere- John Singleton Funeral mony on Nov. 21, Price hung a commemorative sign des- John Singleton wasn’t only an acclaimed filmmaker, ignating the establishment as Bowers Retail Square, which but he also created opportunities for many of the top actors is located in the 2500 block of Central Ave. we know today in Cuba Gooding, Jr., Morris Chestnut, palm trees and “Crenshaw” across the front. Lauren and the owners of Earle’s had prior intentions for the mural, working on a collaboration that would best fit the restau- rant aesthetic. However, after his death, Lauren stepped up and asked to change the direction of the mural in honor of the late rapper and community leader. Destination Crenshaw Skills Camp During the Summer, over 70 South L.A. participants came out to test their skills at a pop-up Carpenter boot camp, where they learned what it takes to start a success- Two Local Entrepreneurs Gifted New Bicycles to 50 Students in Watts and Inglewood Just in time for Christmas, a little holiday cheer goes a long way!

BY SAYBIN ROBERSON just thankful.” of children, community and Contributing Writer Joining Newman and providing them with Gaines in their giveaway resources to help them Christmas is officially Tuesday morning was Prin- grow. It’s more than simply underway as two local cipal of Florence Griffith a bike giveaway he shares, entrepreneurs and mentors Joyner Elementary, Dai it’s something they can teamed up to surprise 50 Shalon Jordan, Sr. Officer believe in and to emphasize students in Watts and Ingle- Thomas Langston, Los working for what you wood with new bikes and Angeles Unified School deserve as well. helmets on December 17 District Police Department “Being here giving and 18. and Pastor Michael "Big these bikes out, it’s always Matthew Newman, a Mike" Cummings. a dream come true,” New- 32-year-old Inglewood res- “It feels amazing to man said. There were times ident and founder of All In have our students receive where I couldn’t give to Coworking of Inglewood, bikes because they’re such myself, so now that I have has been giving back to the PHOTO BY SAYBIN ROBERSON a need,” Principal Jordan the ability to not only give community and students (L-to-R) Pastor Michael "Big Mike" Cummings, Darald Gaines, Matthew Newman, Sr. Offi- said. “We absolutely plan to myself in abundance, it’s for three years through his cer Thomas Langston and Principal Dai Shalon Jordan smile with all the children who were on doing this for years and time to give way more in For the Life of You Men- gifted bikes at Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School in Watts Tuesday morning. years to make sure our kids abundance to those who toring Foundation. Starting “It’s always an honor,” to submit a persuasive efforts to keep kids moti- have the resources that they need it.” in Dallas, his hometown, Newman said. “Sometimes essay under the prompt, vated to do well in school. need.” To learn more about For with just 10 bikes, New- the kids don’t feel they “What a new bike will “I grew up down the From the foundation to the Life of You Mentoring man has grown his philan- deserve it, but it’s up to us, mean to me,” and were street, it’s just a blessing to its sponsors, everyone apart Foundation visit thropic efforts more than those who have been in handpicked by Newman. be in a position to help oth- of the annual bike give- https://www.forthelifeofy- two times over, sharing the their shoes to really empha- His goal of the essay con- ers,” Gaines stated, “I’m away shares the same love ou.org/. joy of holidays and gifting size the importance of them test was to remind kids to without reason year after receiving something.” keep education first. year. Students were required This year, he partnered with DAG Riders Bike Shop, owned by Derald Gaines, to provide new bikes and helmets for the students of Florence Grif- fith Joyner Elementary School in Watts on Tues- day, and Worthington Ele- mentary School in Ingle- wood on Wednesday. Gaines, a Watts native is known for giving back to students who show proof of good grades each semester. “We have to have a concern

PHOTO BY SAYBIN ROBERSON for our kids; if we don’t Bikes decorated with flowers, flames and bows for the stu- help them now, we miss PHOTO BY SAYBIN ROBERSON dents to take home for Christmas. them later,” he says of his Matthew Newman smiling with students as they receive their new firey bikes. A-8A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY, DECEMBER DECEMBER 26, 26, 2019 2013 They will also be subject to {continued from Pg. A-2} state level background checks Top Stories before they are hired. AB 170 gives newspapers in Califor- Gov. Signs Bill Benefit- ing financial problems, and nia a one-year extension to ting Black-Owned Charter empowers school districts reclassify the contract drivers Schools and Newspapers or county offices of- educawho deliver their newspapers Gov. Gavin Newsom tion to now oversee the op- as W-2 employees, or come up signed two bills this year— erations of charter schools. with a new way to distribute AB 1505 and AB 170 both In addition, it places a two- their newspapers to subscrib- of which were vital to the year moratorium on “non- ers. The publications – many continuation of important classroom based” charters, of them small family-owned institutions. AB 1505 makes including publicly-funded weeklies – said the high cost the most significant chang- homeschooling and inde- of having to immediately hire es to California’s Charter pendent study programs and part-time contract drivers as School law, which former computer-based learning. full-time employees would Gov. Pete Wilson signed Under the new provisions of have been unaffordable and

into law in 1992. It also 1505, charter school teach- forced them out of business. COURTESY PHOTOS gives authorizers the right ers will now have to obtain AB 170 gives a temporary Gov. Gavin Newsom (center) signs two Bills benefitting Black charter schools to deny an application if a training and certification re- reprieve to the newspaper in- and newspapers. school district is experienc- quired by the state to teach. dustry.

Impeachment {continued from Pg. A-1} her, way back when, before educate and shape people’s the man even had his inau- understanding of who he guration, she was calling really is, according to Greg for him to be impeached,” Akili, prominent commu- she stated. “I think that nity organizer, social jus- that’s very important, tice advocate. because when you hear “Her leadership role what the media, the main- was very, very powerful stream media is doing now, and positive…,” he stated.

they’re trying say, ‘Oh. It’s He felt much of Waters’ FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO because of the seven White testimony was clear-cut, Congresswoman Congresswoman Bass women or whoever that sensible, and got right to Waters was one of the highlighted the urgency are fresh people in Con- the point, that “..this presi- first to push for Trump’s to move forward with gress. They’re the ones dent, for personal, political impeachment. articles of impeachment who tipped it over to im- reasons, is engaging for- for President Trump. peachment,” said Gyamfi. eign governments to sup- FILE PHOTO “Some folks have attribut- port and assist him.” he won’t continue to put will remain key in terms Congresswomen Karen Bass and Maxine Waters ed it to our beloved Squad For Bass’ part, people his foot on the scale of his of doing what they’v been (four progressive congress- are witnessing a person reelection. doing, which is speak- “Based on all that we stitution, turn a blind eye women in the 2018 United who has used her position “In many of our Con- ing out, said Dr. Gerald know about Donald Trump, to hard facts, and ignore a States House of Represen- and worked with it both as gressional districts we Horne, professor of His- we could have predicted he confession from the presi- tatives elections- Alexan- the chair of the Congres- worry about voter sup- tory and African American would have abused the pow- dent himself. History will dria Ocasio-Cortez of New sional Black Caucus and pression and schemes Studies at the University er of the presidency by “cor- remember those who were York, Ilhan Omar of Min- on the Judiciary, which of that purge legitimate vot- of Houston. ruptly [soliciting] the Gov- willing to speak truth to nesota, Ayanna Pressley of course had its role in the ers from participating in “The only thing I would {continued from Pg. A-6} ernment of Ukraine” and power,” Waters stated. Massachusetts, and Rashi- impeachment process. She the election. Or we worry add is that I would hope Wright Ukrainian president Zelen- “Yes, I called for da Tlaib of Michigan), used her position to really about Russian interference that at some point that our sky to publicly announce in- Trump’s impeachment ear- and they tipped it over to raise the issues that needed in our elections. It is a Sad Congresspersons in South- vestigations into [his] politi- ly. This is our country. Our impeachment, but really it to be raised in the appro- day in America when we ern California would be cal opponent, former Vice foremothers and forefathers was Congresswoman Wa- priate, necessary form, ob- have to worry about the meeting with our peers in President Joseph R. Biden,” shed their blood to build ters from the beginning, served Gyamfi. Commander in Chief in- CARICOM, be meeting she continued, detailing im- and defend this democracy. openly saying this man is She dissected the po- terfering in the election with our peers in the Afri- peachment evidence. I refuse to have it be under- illegitimate. I’m not go- litical warriors’ roles in- in order to be reelected,” can Union, be speaking to Waters chided, it’s no se- mined,” she continued. ing to his inauguration. dividually, because they stated Bass. rally international support cret that Trump could have It is with such fearless- I’m not going to his State were both critical, yet very “Elections should be against this outlaw regime been impeached a long time ness and determination that of the Union, and just con- different, said Gyamfi. decided by the American in Washington,” stated ago, and remarked that any Waters has always sounded tinuing to press the issue of In a press release, Bass people. I will vote for both Horne. other individual caught in the alarm for impeachment, impeachment,” elaborated highlighted the urgency to articles of impeachment, it “And I say this not the same predicament would said Gyamfi, but there are Gyamfi. move forward with articles is my constitutional duty least, because to reiterate have been prosecuted to the attempts to rewrite recent As a leader in the Con- of impeachment, saying that fulfill my oath - of of the point I made a moment full extent of the law. history. gress, Waters’ early ques- there is no reason to be- fice…No one is above theago, the balance of forces “It is shameful that mem- “She was there every tioning of Trump’s com- lieve Trump won’t contin- law,” she added. nationally does not look bers of this House are will- time…on the radio … every petency and capacity as ue to abuse the power of his In the upcoming year, very good right now,” he ing to disregard the Con- time you heard her, you saw president began to help office, no reason to believe Waters’ and Bass’ roles added.

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PHOTO BY ROBERT TORRENCE PHOTO BY ROBERT TORRENCE Presidential candidates Andrew Yang and Mayor Pete Presidential candidates, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Buttigieg and Sen. Elizebeth Warren. Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sand ers. businessman, Tom Steyer.

state polls as well as unique dent Trump, I do hope it’s a son of color on the debate rations. My plan as presi- United States.” stage. Warren and Klobu- donors. Professor of Law debate that focuses on [why] stage, candidates Cory dent is to have a formal Loyola Marymount char were the sole mem- and James P. Bradley Chair person is going to be the best Booker, Julian Castro and commission on race started senior Austin Raymundo, bers on stage to offer for- in Constitutional Law at president for the country.” Tulsi Gabbard failing to on the first day where we filled in as Buttigieg’s giveness, the men opting LMU Loyola Law School, One day before the de- meet the qualifications retellto the story of the last stand-in during the tech- to give gifts. Kimberly West-Faulcon bate, President Trump be- participate. 400 years because I believe nical rehearsals and said “I know that some- said that the smaller pool came the third president After the debate, the policy comes out of narra- that the debate offered a times I get really worked of candidates will allow for in U.S. history to be im- Los Angeles Sentinel asked tive.” wider variety of discourse up. And sometimes I get “longer and more substan- peached. In response to the Steyer how he would im- In addition to race, the and conversation. a little hot. I don’t really tive answers.” opening question posed by prove racial inequality in economy, immigration, “I was very happy that mean to,” Warren said. “I would agree with moderator Judy Woodruff regards to the Black com- climate change and surpris- unlike other debates they Similarly, Klobuchar that concern that we need regarding impeachment, munity in America. ingly, wine caves were top- focused more on specific reflected on her- past be to hear not just one sentence Yang responded with “What “Let me address that by ics of discussion through- public policy as opposed havior and offered apolo- answers but paragraph long we have to do is we have talking about the question out the night. to more broad and general gies to the other candi- answers and to get a sense of to stop being obsessed over that no one answered on Buttigieg and Warren issues,” Raymundo said. dates. really concrete positions,” impeachment… and start the stage that was actually clashed over a lavish wine In a lighthearted con- “Well, I’d ask for for- West-Faulcon said. “So in actually digging in and solv- asked and I had my hand cave fundraiser that the clusion to the debate, giveness, any time any of that sense I hope that it is ing the problems that got up to answer it but no one mayor hosted in Napa Val- moderator Woodruff you get mad at me. I can not a debate that is all about Donald Trump elected in the actually gave me a chance ley stating, “Billionaires in posed the choice to give be blunt, but I am doing impeachment and not a de- first place.” which was reparations,” wine caves should not pick forgiveness or to give a this because I think it is so bate that’s all about Presi- Yang was the sole per- Steyer said. “I’m for repa- the next president of the gift to any candidate on important to pick the right

CBC sent a letter to House CBC {continued from Pg. A-1} and Senate leadership urg- ing the passage of the Fu- advance the needs of the authorize more than $250 ture Act. Black community, least of million in permanent fund- I applaud Rep. Bobby which is support for our ing for Historically Black Scott (VA-03), Chairman Historically Black Col- Colleges and Universities of the Committee on Edu- leges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority- cation and Labor, and Rep. (HBCU’s). HBCUs are in- Serving Institutions (MSIs). Alma Adams (NC-12), valuable to the strength of This transformative legis- Founder and Co-Chair of the Black community and lation also modernizes the the Bipartisan Congres- serve as cornerstones for in- Free Application for Student sional HBCU Caucus, for novation and opportunity in Aid (FAFSA) through stron- their unwavering leader- higher education. ger cooperation between the ship in ensuring the pas-

The Future Act will, IRS and the Department of COURTESY PHOTO sage of this critical legisla- among many other things, Education. That is why the The Congressional Black Caucus celebrates the passing of the Future Act. tion.” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 OPINION /NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9

• KAMALA D. HARRIS, U.S. SENATOR (D-CA) • Will McConnell Let the Senate Hold a Fair Impeachment Trial? December 18 — Today venting witnesses from tes- trial, decide which witness- publishers instead of requested. the House of Representa- tifying, and he has all but es testify and ultimately speaking with Congress. I have never been in a tives will vote on whether to announced a verdict. In serve as both court and jury. Every senator should want courtroom where the impeach President Trump. doing so, he showed the Each of us will be called on to hear from anyone who accused can unilaterally If it votes yes, sometime American people that he has to uphold our oath with can speak directly to the block witnesses from testi- early in the new year I will no intention of honoring his every decision we make. president’s misconduct fying or prohibit prosecu- take an oath on the Senate oath. We will all be held account- related to the articles of tors from asking witnesses floor to uphold the Consti- Let’s be clear: Mr. able by the American peo- impeachment. questions. No court would tution, review evidence and McConnell doesn’t want a ple if we refuse to discover Even Richard Nixon allow a trial to proceed this follow the facts wherever Senate trial. He wants a the facts relevant to the arti- allowed the key figures way, and neither should any they lead, regardless of Senate cover-up. cles of impeachment. behind the Watergate scan- member of the Senate. party or ideology. Every one Fortunately, Mr. The Senate Democratic dal to speak to Congress, Ensuring the integrity of Official photo of United of my colleagues will be McConnell does not have leader, Chuck Schumer, has and he eventually turned this trial is a solemn respon- States Senator Kamala Har- required to do the same. the power to unilaterally made a reasonable request over incriminating portions sibility for every senator, ris (D-CA). As a former prosecutor, undermine this trial. Every to hear from four addition- of his Oval Office record- with consequences that I understand the importance single senator will be al witnesses with firsthand ings to investigators. But extend far beyond any one actions taken by the United of holding powerful people empowered with an equal knowledge of the presi- Mr. Trump has stonewalled presidency. My colleagues States Senate at a time when accountable. I know that vote on how the trial will dent’s misconduct and to Congress and inhibited our and I have a duty to use our our Constitution and the every trial requires fairness proceed. Though in just the review documents that ability to seek justice by voice and our vote to insist rule of law were at stake. I’ll and truth. Having worked past year, Mr. McConnell shed light on why the demanding that those clos- on a fair trial, rooted in the be fighting for justice and my whole life serving the has used his position to uni- administration initially est to the center of the pursuit of truth. We must accountability, and my col- people, I know that any trial laterally block legislation to decided to cut off military Ukraine scandal stay silent. demonstrate to the Ameri- leagues should too. that abandons the pursuit of restore the Voting Rights aid to Ukraine. Senators must be can people that in our sys- Kamala D. Harris is a truth cannot be considered Act, lower the prices of pre- We need to hear from allowed to subpoena rele- tem of justice all are equal Democratic senator from fair or just. scription drugs and address Mick Mulvaney, the acting vant witnesses and submit under law, and that there are California. But the Senate majority the gun violence epidemic, White House chief of staff, questions to them directly. not two sets of rules, one for The above article was leader, Mitch McConnell, he cannot wield the same who admitted to Mr. The Senate should not vote Donald Trump and another originally published as a appears more interested in authority in a Senate Trump’s bribery scheme on on any article of impeach- for everybody else. We letter to the editor by The covering up the president’s impeachment trial. live television, and from ment or consider a motion must conduct the Senate New York Times. The Times misconduct than in pursuing In this trial, senators will the former national security to dismiss the trial until we impeachment trial in a way is committed to publishing a truth and fairness. He is be far more than jurors. adviser, John Bolton, who have reviewed the addition- that is fair and that reflects diversity of letters to the already trying to limit the Every one of us will vote to has been shopping stories al testimony and evidence impartial justice. editor. The article is repro- impeachment trial by pre- determine the rules for the about Mr. Trump to book that Mr. Schumer has History will judge the duced here by request. Are Republican Senators in Fear of ‘Don Corleone’ Trump? “Yes!” Says Schumer thing like this,” Schumer there’s no chance they’d “We will treat every wit- leagues are sort of twisting some Republicans will told NNPA Newswire one convict the president and ness with respect and no themselves in knots, trying change their minds and day after the House voted to GOP leaders have threat- off-topic questions. We also to avoid this, but they don’t allow testimony from wit- impeach the president, and ened to lock Democrats and need documents, and we have any good arguments.” nesses and to include docu- moments after the Democrat the public out of any Senate requested them. Thus far, Schumer also applauded ments. met with Senate Majority trial. Mitch McConnell is resist- Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D- “When in the minority, Leader Mitch McConnell to “Impeachment of the ing that, and you have to ask Mich.), and six others in you don’t have many tools. discuss the upcoming president is a very solemn yourself the question, ‘Why Congress who voted in But, the one tool you have impeachment trial in the and serious moment for our don’t they want the truth to favor of impeachment in the impeachment trial is U.S. Senator Chuck Senate. country,” Schumer stated. come out?’ Do they fear it? despite the potential politi- the force of vote. All we Schumer (D-NY) “What motivates these “When you have a pres- Why don’t they want to cal risks of their decision. need is four (GOP) votes Republicans to just circle ident who overreaches, the have a trial in the normal “I have such respect for because all 47 (Democrats) BY STACY M. BROWN the wagons? And, whatever founding fathers put a few sense where there’s evi- the seven members of Con- will be ours [and] to get to NNPA Newswire Senior this president says, who is tools or checks on him, but dence on both sides and, gress, all of whom served in that magic number 51. And, Correspondent known for having a low the biggest and most impor- instead, want what seems to the military or the CIA. if we get 51, we’ll get the moral character, who is tant most serious and be a cover up? So, we feel They said what motivated witnesses, so I hope your On Thursday, December known for not telling the solemn check is impeach- strongly that this is all about them to serve the country is readers, if they agree with 19, NNPA Newswire inter- truth, why do they rally ment. And, if the president our democracy and protect- motivating them to go for- us, will talk to their Sena- viewed Senate Minority around him? When I talk to goes off the rails, the ing it.” ward even if they lose the tors, especially Republican Leader Chuck Schumer (D- a good number of them pri- Founding Fathers said the Schumer said the black election because if we don’t senators,” Schumer stated. NY). The discussion cov- vately, they know how bad Congress has the ability to community especially do it, and here’s the problem The Minority Leader ered a wide range of topics, this guy is. But, there’s one remove him,” he noted. understands the value of a this president is more over- then praised the African focusing primarily on the reason they rally around The House voted in fair trial. reached than anyone else American community for its impeachment of the presi- him: Fear.” When asked, favor of two articles of “The African American and if there’s no fair trial awareness about the impor- dent. The Senator also “What, is he the Godfa- impeachment against community knows when and he can withhold docu- tance of impeachment. shared some insight on his ther… Corleone here?” the Trump, obstruction of Con- you don’t have fairness, and ments and witnesses, that “Thank god the African conversations with Senate Senator chucked and gress and abuse of power. you don’t have democracy, renders impeachment impo- American community has Majority Leader Mitch replied, “Politically speak- Schumer said the people with little power get tent. This president will do become very mobilized in McConnell (R-Ky.), and ing, he probably is.” Founding Fathers listed the short end of the stick,” even worse things, and the New York and around the House Speaker Nancy On Wednesday, Decem- their top fear as being a he stated. next president will do even country because they know Pelosi (D-Calif.). ber 18, the House voted president overreaches his Statistics show that worse things, so it’s really of the dangers Donald Audio of the discussion along party lines to impeach authority and that he would most Americans side with our democracy that moti- Trump presents to the is included. Trump, making him just the get a foreign government to the Democrats on impeach- vates us.” African American commu- Republicans have stead- third president in U.S. histo- interfere in the U.S. elec- ment, Schumer noted. In his meeting on Thurs- nity in so many different fastly sided with President ry to face impeachment. tion. An ABC News poll day, December 19, with ways,” Schumer stated. Donald Trump on impeach- Richard Nixon resigned dur- “That’s what this is all revealed that 71 percent of McConnell, Schumer said “Reaching out [to their ment and most other issues, ing the impeachment about,” Schumer stated. Americans expect a fair he told the Leader that wit- respective Senators] would perhaps out of fear that they process. “So, conducting an Senate trial and believe that nesses and documents are be important,” he noted. “I might wind up sleeping – Since the historic impeachment trial in the Trump should allow his top necessary. “He said, ‘I don’t urge them to do it if they politically – with the fishes. impeachment vote, House Senate is a weighty and aides to testify. Approxi- want to give them.’ I said, believe in the future of At least that’s how Sen- Speaker Nancy Pelosi has solemn responsibility and mately 64 percent of ‘well, I hope you and your America. Dr. Martin Luther ate Minority Leader Chuck said she would withhold we Democrats in the Senate Republicans agreed, as well 52 Republican colleagues King Jr. said, ‘The arc of the Schumer views the other- sending the case to the Sen- believe that the trial must be as 72 percent of independ- will think about this over moral universe is long, but wise hard-to-explain loyalty ate until Democrats and fair and it’s important to let ents, and 79 percent of the holidays,’” Schumer it bends in the direction of Republicans have displayed Republicans can reach a the American people judge Democrats. stated. justice.’ All we’re seeking toward the president. consensus on how a Senate it to be fair,” he added. “We believe when these When asked if there is here is justice,” said When asked whether he trial would take place. A fair trial is when the [Republican] Senators go anything Democrats, who Schumer. believed the GOP has a Based on the Constitu- Senate hears all the evi- home to their constituents, are the minority in the Sen- The Senator offered a “Don Corleone-like” fear of tion, if the Senate votes to dence and can decide the they will ask them why ate, could do to ensure that holiday greeting: “I wish the president, Schumer convict Trump, he would be case impartially, and the don’t you want to have wit- the trial would not be a rub- your readers a Merry Christ- quickly answered in the removed from office. only way to accomplish that nesses and documents,” berstamp proclaiming mas, a Happy New Year, affirmative. McConnell and other is with witnesses and docu- Schumer stated. “Right Trump’s innocence, Happy Kwanza, and happy “I have never seen any- Republicans have said ments, Schumer stated. now, our Republican col- Schumer said he’s hoping everything!” he stated. South L.A. Students Display Skills in Readers are Leaders Competition STAFF REPORT and jesters into their lively excellence in reading and deliveries while audience comprehension. Readers South L.A. students members cheered them are Leaders is also part of displayed their dramatic on. Actor Eric Buron El Nido Family Centers’ skills during a reading served as emcee and regu- Intergenerational Program competition sponsored by larly volunteers as a Read- funded by the Eisner El Nido Family Centers ers are Leaders literacy Foundation. and United Voices of Liter- coach. Explaining their moti- acy on Dec. 14. Readers are Leaders, a vation in co-hosting the The event, part of the six-week educational competition, Sayles said, Readers are Leaders Pro- after-school program “United Voices of Literacy gram, featured seven founded by Leah Sayles, is believes that every person youngsters reading a partnership of UVOL, deserves to be literate. We excerpts from “Harry Pot- USC, Joint Educational empower individuals ter and the Sorcerer’s Project Readers and through literacy educa- Stone” while community UCLA Community En- tion.” Elaine Doran of El judges scored their pre- gagement. The program’s Nido noted, “El Nido sentations. The youth, mission is to improve stu- Family Centers believe a who were ages eight-to- dent reading and writing COURTESY PHOTO child cannot grow up ten, incorporated emotions skills and to promote Actor J. Mallory-McCree shares his theatrical experience during the reading competition. twice.” A-10 A-10 LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY, DECEMBER DECEMBER 26, 26, 2019 2013

By Faith Petrie her an “authentic partner” ator, for the writer that’s Contributing Writer Relan said that Rae’s - val coming in to write, for the ues and mission were -simi entrepreneur that’s coming Just below the sec- lar to their own. The coffee in taking meetings and for ond floor of Hilltop- shop Cof is one of the newest the family that’s coming in fee + Kitchen the phrase,additions to Inglewood, that lives down the street “WE’RE ALL IN THISan ever-evolving city - sub for brunch on the week- TOGETHER” functions as jected to constant change ends,” Hagos said. a sentry to the patrons whoincluding Metro construc- Los Angeles has seen enter the shop residing ontion and new sports arenas. a surge of Black business the corner of La Brea- What Av sets Hilltop apart from owners in the realm of cof- enue and Regent Street. other businesses is that it’s fee shops including shops The expression could“something that services like Sip and Sonder and be a testament to its - inauthe incoming population,” Hot and Cool Cafe. Despite guration, a collaborative Relan said in a video press the competitive nature of effort between co-creators release. business, Rae shared that Ajay Relan, Yonnie Hagos “All the culture that they want to instead help and producer and actress,comes out of South of LA [is one another. Issa Rae from HBO’s - “Inthe] origin for a lot - of cul(L-to-R) Yonnie Hagos, Issa Rae and Ajay Relan Photo Courtesy of Issa Rae Produc- “A lot of us are Black- secure.” Hilltop Coffee +ture that a lot of people- tions.con PHOTO COURTESY OF ISSA RAE PRODUCTIONS owned specifically and we Kitchen is the second - locasume and it just doesn’t get don’t want to compete, we tion of the Hilltop brand, thethe credit that it deserves, ionedso with concerns of its hoods being gentrified that it creates a different want to work together, we first located in Viewwe Park hope that through - visusurrounding residents in with no interest in the role.” don’t want people to feel and a third set to openal, inthe food, the interactionmind. The partnership be- community and pushing Hilltop’s Inglewood like they have to choose Eagle Rock. with our team, people leavetween Rae and the creators other people out and we location was established it’s really just like this is really just want to invite with creators in mind, a our area where we have our the community, we want place for them to work on own interests at heart,” Rae to say we’re here for you,” their craft and meet oth- said. “I feel like in the same Rae said. ers at the same time. Still, way we’ve been talking The interior of the cof- Hagos affirmed that this about a film and television fee shop features an open shouldn’t deter anyone renaissance just with Black floor plan full of seating tucked into every corner of the space, a large Ingle- wood poster hung on the wall that leads to the sec- ond floor. Rae shared that it was important that each Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen site is attuned to character- ize the city it resides in. “The one in View Park is representative of Photo by Garrett Rountree the View Park residents, the one in Inglewood is Photo by Garrett Rountree The union between thefeeling inspired,” Relan saidcan be attributed to Rae’s the same thing,” Rae said. else from coming in for a creators really stepping up trio came to be due toin the a video. desires to open a coffee “The one in Inglewood is beverage or food item. and coming to the fore- shared interest in generat- Rae, who grew up shop in in her own neighbor- even a bit more elevated, “Hilltop is an inclusive front, I hope the same thing ing an area where - IngleView Park and Inglewood,hood. it’s meant to be an elevated space, it’s for the commu- happens with Black owners wood residents could - conechoed Relan’s statement “In such a time where space for our community nities that we’re putting in Black neighborhoods.” gregate and create. Callingnoting that Hilltop was - fashwe hear about neighbor- and acknowledges the fact them into but for the cre-

genuinely feel called to do Councilman Marqueece thing in our community we it. In a journey of building Harris-Dawson came and can’t wait for someone to an empire, there are going supported the grand open- come in and bring it. We to be times when you in- ing. Councilman is happy have to build it ourselves. spire others, and there will to be apart of this project, That’s what Joe and Celia be trials, tribulations, and and he talked about King have done here today at obstacles that will make Estates is an untapped area South LA cafe. It’s a whole you want to give up. The in the community. Daw- movement. We have more only thing that will keep son said, “King Estates is cafe’s now black-owned you pushing in times of one of the most powerful that we’ve had in the last hardship is if you have a neighborhoods in the com- 25 years. We’re figuring purpose behind what you munity. It’s a neighborhood out coffee shops, we’re want to accomplish. Ce- with a lot of potentials that figuring out retail, apparel

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By Khari Jones Jr. forward. SLAC is setting all over Los Angeles, entre- Contributing Writer the blueprint of what Afri- preneurs, councilman, art- can Americans should con- ists, and even the Captain South LA Cafe just re- tinue to strive for in the city of Police Lee Sands was in cently held a grand opening of Los Angeles. There is a attendance. Sands said, “I to open its community-fo- lot of gentrification going think this is way overdue cused coffee shop. A sig- on, and Black people get in this community. For me, nificant win for the culture pushed out of our neigh- as a law enforcement of- because they are impacting borhoods: it’s a crucial time ficer, we will support this lives, inspiring others to for us to start investing in wholeheartedly. This is a follow, and bringing more the community, and taking place we will use for offi- L.A. City Councilmember Marqueece Harris Dawson Celia Ward-Wallace, Joe Wal- African American owner- control of our destiny. cers to interact with people lace and Karrie Harris-Dawson. PHOTO BY KHARI JONES/L.A. SENTINEL ship in the area. SLAC’s Joe Ward-Wallace said in the community, which I mission is to build for the the vision started in his think is even more impor- lia Ward-Wallace came up haven’t been realized here establishments. Nipsey community, bring people mind, where he just wanted tant. This coffee shop will with the mic and said, “To today. Joel and Celia in- Hussle behind us lit that together, provide quality a place to hang with his not only bridge community speak to the mission, if you vested like two years ago, spark about six years ago.” food at affordable pricing. peers, have fun, and build. members together, but it are interested in businesses and they figured out a way The Councilman went on to The founders of this estab- “I just wanted a kick it will enhance the relation- that make an impact or to make it work. Not just to discuss how proud the late lishment are Joe and Celia spot,” Ward-Wallace im- ship between law enforce- driven by purpose, you re- make it a gathering place Nipsey Hussle would be to Ward-Wallace. The Ward- plied. He went on to say, “I ment and those individuals, ally shouldn’t be doing it, if in the community. But for see Black people building Wallace’s saw a need in the saw the change coming, I which I think is needed.” you aren’t deeply rooted in people to come from all businesses. “This is exactly community. There weren’t saw what was about to hap- Everyone was there, vibing a why, and a mission. Keep around the world. It’s part what Nipsey would have that many places in the pen. People are telling me I with one another, network- that in mind, when you are of a bigger revitalization of wanted to see. One of his neighborhood for people to was crazy. I stood out there ing, laughing, drinking deciding what you want to Western Blvd. There a lot moments famous quotes is have a comfortable space with trash cans, dirty, and coffee, and having a great do. Don’t do it unless it’s of things happening here in the highest human act is to to build. Imagine having digging, people asking me time. This celebration ig- something you feel inter- King Estates.” inspire. He said that a lot coffee shops that’s com- what I am doing. I didn’t nited innovators in the area nally called to do. Like you Dawson also touched because he understood that munity-focused in under- listen to the naysayers. I because they now have a are the planet because you on the fact that there are a there is a limit to what you represented areas, and you said you know what, this is place to express their cre- need to do this.” She kept lot of upcoming entrepre- can do as an individual and would see the rise in Black- my community. I am going ativity and meet other like- it real and emphasized how neurs coming up in the area. by yourself. But what we owned businesses. to build it.” minded individuals. serious it is “It’s a movement. People in all can do together is much There are so many tal- Joe and his wife, Celia Celia Ward-Wallace en- to have a story behind our community, our sons, bigger. What we see today ented, innovative entrepre- Ward-Wallace, had a vi- couraged the attendees to your mission. You have to our daughters, our grand- and all along Western Blvd neurs in our communities, sion and executed. At the follow their dreams, and have a purpose more signif- children, our nieces and is an example of what we but the lack of resources grand opening, there were build businesses that create icant than you when mak- nephews, they are figuring can do when we’re point- hinders us from moving community leaders from an impact, but only if you ing a difference. out if we want a certain ing in the same direction.” THURSDAY, JANUARYDECEMBER 9, 26, 2014 2019 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINELa- 11A-7

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This past week, I spent made up of little crystals. with my grandbabies and time with my son and his Going back as far as I not paying attention. In beautiful family. My son, can remember my grand- my mind I was okay be- daughter-in-love and my mother, “Mother Dear” cause it was just a thing two beautiful grandbabies would wear broaches and and that the time I spent decided to take me out then I began to pay atten- with my children was way shopping for no reason. tion to the broaches worn more valuable than any- So, someone called you you would love me, for I in today’s society would It wasn’t my birthday and by Margaret Thatcher. thing else. a bunch of bad names! have come here from God. not ring well at all and all they said it was not because From this fascination, I Then the next morn- Someone cussed you out! I have not come on my would call it unbelievable! it was Christmastime. It began to collect broaches ing, I was having a little Called you the “b” word own; God sent me.” Why They hated Him without was simply to just say you or pins because they repre- talk with Jesus and I said or “m-f.” As they say, “He don’t you understand. It’s a cause. Many even “til are loved. I was so excited sented simple elegance in to him, “Lord, I know this called me everything, but a because you can’t even this day don’t and won’t because my son told me my mind. You don’t need is probably petty and I child of God!!!” Not Okay, hear me!” You belong to believe.” He even testi- to think of something(s) to wear too much else when shouldn’t be praying about but it happens and unfor- your father, the adversary.” fies to His adversaries of I really wanted but either you wear a broach. Keep it something like a piece of tunately there is a lot of Then Jesus does what we eternal life by believing in wouldn’t buy for myself or simple. What was I think- jewelry, but I told him that that going around. You’re might say he was cuss- Him and obedience to His just hadn’t gotten around ing wearing such a piece I really liked it and I would not what the word is spo- ing them out, using direct ways. He began to speak to it. Now of course I on a day when there would really like to have it back. ken against you. You know words, “Your father was a to them about Abraham, knew there had to be a dol- be a lot of hustle and bustle I told Him I learned my your behavior or (what- murderer from the begin- their retort was, “Abraham lar limit so I wasn’t going and when I knew I would lesson and that I wouldn’t ever) doesn’t testify to ning, not holding to the died. Are you greater than to go crazy, nor would I be carrying my grandba- be so careless in the fu- you being that. Of course, truth, for there is no truth our father Abraham? As any way, but the thought bies? That’s the problem, I ture.” I thought it would if you are called a “good in him, he is the father of Jesus testifies to His know- of going shopping picking didn’t think about it I just take a miracle for me to name” or a “great name,” lies. That’s why you don’t ing Abraham, they were out what I want and my put it on. When I arrived find the broach now since say, “Bring it On!” “I love hear the truth or understand indignant as He claimed son and daughter-in-love back home at the end of I had already looked ev- it!” the truth.” They accused to know Father Abraham, were treating me was pure this joyful day, I noticed it erywhere. Then literally Remember what the Jesus of being possessed saying, He said. “before delight. was no longer on my shirt. within minutes after pray- opposition called Jesus by demons. ”They were Abraham was born, “I As I prepared for our I frantically ran around ev- ing, I turned and found it The Christ? He was called more than angry at Him, AM.” Well, that was “it.” outing, I put on one of my erywhere looking for it and on the ground. Seriously! a “bastard!” We’re better enraged! They were cruel Now, he’s claiming to be comfortable holiday outfits to my dismay I could not This touched me in such a than you they inferred.” and wanted revenge for God! He’s a blasphemer!” because I knew we would find it anywhere. way not because I had to You don’t even have a having been spoken to that But now, He is victorious, be walking and of course The next day, I shared have the broach back, but father!” “You are born way.” Jesus clung to his enthroned in the heavens I would be holding my with my children that I had because it reassured me of fornication!” (John conviction until His travels seated at His Father’s right granddaughter Siena and lost the pin and of course that God cares about me 8:41ff). They said, we have to the cross and through hand. I want to go to heav- running after my grandson they were sorry and my and hears all my prayers. only one father, God. Fact His resurrection. He glo- en and be there. How about Grayson, but I didn’t think daughter-in-love, Sara, God is in the miracle busi- is, Jesus told them some rified His Father, God,you? Merry Christmas!! the situation through all even asked me where I ness in all of our lives big piercing words,” through obedience. Who Ask Dr. Jeanette Parkertm the way. I wanted to add bought it and how could or small. “You are doing the are we glorifying? Who… Ask Dr. Jeanettetm www. just a little touch of sparkle she try and buy another one works your Father did.” what are we serving? Who AskDrJeanetteParker.com; to my outfit so at the last for me. When I explained Healing Without Hate: They said,to Jesus Christ, is Our Father? Think of Articles copyright © “In- minute, I put on one of my to her the history and that it It’s a choice. It’s a lifestyle. “We were not born of His sufferings, His perse- quiring Minds Want To favorite broaches. It was a was just a “thing” and I had Pass it on! sexual immorality.” In this cution all during His walk Know” 10 broach I found in the gift to let it go she still wanted colloquy (going back and here on earth. Even from shop at the Nixon Library to try and get another one Visit www.WendyGlad- forth with words), “As it birth, He was born into the Jeanette Parker is when I was there for a for me. I concluded that it ney.com and www.forgiv- is you are looking for a world’s stigma, hatred. His Founder/Superintendent of speaking engagement. The was gone and that I needed ingforliving.org to learn way to kill me, a man who mother was impregnated Today’s Fresh Start Char- curator said it was a replica to learn the lesson from more. Wendy is an inter- has told you the truth that by the Holy Spirit. 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A new Nueva Maravilla Housing Development, 4919 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: PHENO N TAYLOR, 3712 or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Francisquito Villa Housing Development, 14622 Francisquito Avenue, La Puente GM CONSTRUCTION, 22102 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Los Angeles County Development Authority, 700 W. Main Street, Alhambra OLYMPIAD DRIVE, VIEW LINDA DRIVE, TORRANCE, PARK, CA 90043 Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective CA 90503 County of LOS Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious nd This business is conducted by 2 District ANGELES 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 Business Name Statement Century Wilton Housing Development, 10025 Wilton Place, Los Angeles an Individual Registered owner(s): CNS-3324573# The registrant(s) started doing must be accompanied by the 6RXWK6FDWWHUHG6LWHV0DQDJHPHQW2ႈFH&HQWUDO$YHQXH/RV$QJHOHV NESTOR MUNIZ, 22102 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. th business on 01/2008. South Bay Gardens Housing Development, 230 East 130 Street, Los Angeles LINDA DRIVE, TORRANCE, The filing of this statement I declare that all information CA 90503 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3rd District in this statement is true and does not of itself authorize This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a Marina Manor Housing Development, 3405 Via Dolce, Marina del Rey correct. (A registrant who an Individual File No. 2019315287 Monica Manor Housing Development, 1901 11th Street, Santa Monica declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of th matter pursuant to Section business on 12/2019. (are) doing business as: 4 District 17913 of the Business and another under Federal, State, I declare that all information ALBERT A. BLACKSHER or common law (See Section Carmelitos Housing Development, 1000 Via Wanda, Long Beach Professions code that the in this statement is true and TRUCKING,LLC, 335 E. Harbor Hills Housing Development, 26607 South Western Avenue, Lomita registrant knows to be false 14411 et seq., Business and correct. (A registrant who ALBERTONI STREET STE Professions Code). South Whittier Community Resource Center, 10750 Laurel Avenue, Whittier is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material 200 548, CARSON, CA 90746 punishable by a fine not to Original Filing 5th District matter pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 Foothill Villa, 2423 Foothill Boulevard, La Crescenta exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): CNS-3322546# ($1,000)). Professions code that the ALBERT A BLACKSHER LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Orchard Arms, 23410 Wiley Canyon Road, Valencia S/PHENO N TAYLOR, Owner 6HFWLRQ3DOPGDOH2ႈFH(3DOPGDOH%OYG6XLWH%3DOPGDOH registrant knows to be false TRUCKING,LLC, 335 E. This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor ALBERTONI STREET STE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Citizens wishing to make written comments or questions about Public Housing may mail with the County Clerk of punishable by a fine not to 200 548, CARSON, CA NAME STATEMENT them to the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), 700 W. Main Street, Los Angeles County on exceed one thousand dollars 90746; State of Incorporation: File No. 2019315294 Alhambra, CA 91801 to the attention of Marisela Ocampo. Written comments or questions 12/11/2019. ($1,000)). CA The following person(s) is about the LACDA Section 8 Program may be sent to the attention of Dayana Zavala at the NOTICE-In accordance with S/ NESTOR MUNIZ, Owner This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: same address. Those who wish to make comments by telephone may call 626-586-1991. Subdivision (a) of Section This statement was filed a limited liability company BLACKSHER You may also submit questions and comments at www.lacda.org. 17920, a Fictitious Name with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing CONTRACTING Statement generally expires Los Angeles County on business on 12/2019. ENTERPRISE,LLC, 3063 Copias del documento también están disponibles para revisar en la la Autoridad de Desarrollo at the end of five years from 12/12/2019. I declare that all information FIELD AVE ., LOS ANGELES, del Condado de Los Angeles (LACDA), 700 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801 durante un the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and CA 90016 County of LOS período público de cuarenta y cinco días, empezando el 27 de Diciembre, 2019 hasta el 09 de in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who ANGELES Febrero, 2020. La Junta de Supervisores de la Autoridad de Desarrollo del Condado de Los Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Angeles tendrá una reunión pública el 24 de Marzo, 2020 a las 9:30 a.m. en 381 Kenneth Hahn in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section BLACKSHER Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Para hacer algún 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and CONTRACTING comentario o pregunta acerca de las viviendas públicas, escriba a la Autoridad de Desarrollo 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed Professions code that the ENTERPRISE,LLC, 3063 del Condado de Los Angeles (LACDA), a la atención de Marisela Ocampo a 700 W. Main in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County registrant knows to be false FIELD AVE., LOS ANGELES, Street, Alhambra, CA 91801. Para hacer comentarios o preguntas del Programa Sección statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90016; State of 8HVFULEDDODPLVPD2¿FLQD$GPLQLVWUDWLYDDODDWHQFLyQGH'D\DQD=DYDOD7DPELpQSXHGH 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Incorporation: CA llamar al 626-586-1991 o someter comentarios o preguntas a www.lacda.org. in the residence address of 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change ($1,000)). a limited liability company Ʉɨɩɢɢ ɞɨɤɭɦɟɧɬɨɜ ɬɚɤɠɟ ɞɨɫɬɭɩɧɵ ɞɥɹ ɨɛɡɨɪɚ ɜ ɨɮɢɫɟ ɀɢɥɢɳɧɨɝɨ ɍɩɪɚɜɥɟɧɢɹ Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the ALBERT A BLACKSHER The registrant(s) started doing ȽɪɚɮɫɬɜɚɅɨɫȺɧɞɠɟɥɟɫɩɨɚɞɪɟɫɭ:0DLQ6WUHHW$OKDPEUD&$ɚɬɚɤɠɟɜ Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section TRUCKING,LLC business on 12/2019. ȺɞɦɢɧɢɫɬɪɚɬɢɜɧɨɦɈɮɢɫɟɨɣɉɪɨɝɪɚɦɦɵɩɨɚɞɪɟɫɭ:0DLQ6WUHHW$OKDPEUD before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change S/ ALBERT A. BLACKSHER, I declare that all information &$ɜɬɟɱɟɧɢɢɞɧɟɜɧɨɝɨɩɟɪɢɨɞɚɞɥɹɤɨɦɦɟɧɬɚɪɢɟɜɤɨɬɨɪɵɣɛɵɥɩɪɨɞɥɟɧɫ January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of Managing Member in this statement is true and 27 ȾɟɤɚɛɪɹɝɨɞɚɞɨɮɟɜɪɚɥɹɝɨɞɚɍɩɪɚɜɥɹɸɳɢɟɄɨɦɢɬɟɬɨɦɀɢɥɢɳɧɨɝɨ Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who ɍɩɪɚɜɥɟɧɢɹȽɪɚɮɫɬɜɚɅɨɫȺɧɞɠɟɥɟɫɧɚɡɧɚɱɢɥɢɫɥɭɲɚɧɢɟɩɭɛɥɢɤɢɤɨɬɨɪɨɟɫɨɫɬɨɢɬɫɹ must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of declares as true any material ɦɚɪɬɚɝɨɞɚɜɭɬɪɚɩɨɚɞɪɟɫɭKenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CAȽɪɚɠɞɚɧɟɠɟɥɚɸɳɢɟɩɨɞɚɬɶɩɢɫɶɦɟɧɧɵɟ The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective 12/06/2019. 17913 of the Business and ɤɨɦɦɟɧɬɚɪɢɢ ɢɥɢ ɜɨɩɪɨɫɵ ɨɬɧɨɫɢɬɟɥɶɧɨ ɝɨɫɭɞɚɪɫɬɜɟɧɧɨɣ ɠɢɥɩɥɨɳɚɞɢ ɦɨɝɭɬ does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the ɚɞɪɟɫɨɜɚɬɶ ɢɯ ɜ ɨɮɢɫ ɀɢɥɢɳɧɨɝɨ ɍɩɪɚɜɥɟɧɢɹ Ƚɪɚɮɫɬɜɚ ɅɨɫȺɧɞɠɟɥɟɫ LACDA  ɤ the use in this state of a Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor ɜɧɢɦɚɧɢɸMarisela Ocampo, 700 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CAɢɥɢɜɵɦɨɠɟɬɟ in violation of the rights of ɩɨɡɜɨɧɢɬɶ ɩɨ ɬɟɥɟɮɨɧɭ  ɉɢɫɶɦɟɧɧɵɟ ɤɨɦɦɟɧɬɚɪɢɢ ɢɥɢ ɜɨɩɪɨɫɵ Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars ɨɬɧɨɫɢɬɟɥɶɧɨɨɣɉɪɨɝɪɚɦɦɵɞɨɥɠɧɵɛɵɬɶɩɨɫɥɚɧɵɜȺɞɦɢɧɢɫɬɪɚɬɢɜɧɵɣɨɮɢɫɨɣ or common law (See Section ɉɪɨɝɪɚɦɦɵɧɚɢɦɹDayana Zavala, 700 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CAɢɥɢɜɵ does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a in the office of the County BLACKSHER ɦɨɠɟɬɟ ɩɨɡɜɨɧɢɬɶ ɩɨ ɬɟɥɟɮɨɧɭ  Ɍɚɤɠɟ ȼɵ ɦɨɠɟɬɟ ɩɨɫɥɚɬɶ ɜɨɩɪɨɫɵ ɢ Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided CONTRACTING ɤɨɦɦɟɧɬɚɪɢɢɩɨɢɧɬɟɪɧɟɬɭwww.lacda.org. CNS-3323239# Original Filing in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section ENTERPRISE,LLC 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires S/ ALBERT A BLACKSHER, CNS-3324624# names as follows: spouses or domestic partners LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section 40 days after any change Managing Member Sol Veronica Avila Angulo to until the petition is dismissed, 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed CIVIL Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Kenett Veronica Avila Angulo a judgment is entered, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Court orders that all or the court makes further Original 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on NAME STATEMENT 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 persons interested in this orders. They are enforceable File No. 2019309922 in the residence address of 12/06/2019. matter appear before this anywhere in California by any CNS-3324588# a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE court at the hearing indicated law enforcement officer who (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section FOR CHANGE OF NAME below to show cause, if any, has received or seen a copy PASTRY FLOWER BAKERY Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name Case No. 19CMCP00203 why the petition for change of of them. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires CAFE, 2356 WEST 21ST NAME STATEMENT Superior Court of California, name should not be granted. AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES STREET UNIT 2, LOS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from Any person objecting to the DE RESTRICCIÓN SE File No. 2019304641 Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed County of Los Angeles ANGELES, CA 90018 County The following person(s) is Petition of: Natalie Montes for name changes described ENCUENTRAN EN LA of LOS ANGELES must be accompanied by the in the office of the County above must file a written PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided Change of Name Registered owner(s): KEEP IT JUUCY, 1327 N. TO ALL INTERESTED objection that includes the restricción están en vigencia TONIA MENDEZ, 2356 WEST The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section reasons for the objection at en cuanto a ambos cónyuges OLARRA DR, Compton, does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires PERSONS: 21ST STREET UNIT 2, LOS CA 90221 County of LOS Petitioner filed a petition least two court days before o miembros de la pareja de ANGELES, CA 90018 the use in this state of a 40 days after any change the matter is scheduled to hecho hasta que se despida ANGELES Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the with this court for a decree This business is conducted by Registered owner(s): changing names as follows: be heard and must appear la petición, se emita un fallo an Individual in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section at the hearing to show cause o la corte dé otras órdenes. YATAE ANTION LEWIS, 1327 another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Natalie Montes to Natalie The registrant(s) started doing N. OLARRA DR, COMPTON, Montes Gonzalez why the petition should not be Cualquier agencia del orden business on 01/2018. or common law (See Section in the residence address of granted. If no written objection público que haya recibido CA 90221 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new The Court orders that all I declare that all information SHAWNA JENISE LEWIS, persons interested in this is timely filed, the court may o visto una copia de estas in this statement is true and Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name grant the petition without a órdenes puede hacerlas 1327 N. OLARRA DR, Original Filing Statement must be filed matter appear before this correct. (A registrant who COMPTON, CA 90221 court at the hearing indicated hearing. acatar en cualquier lugar de 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 before the expiration. Effective declares as true any material This business is conducted by CNS-3322583# below to show cause, if any, Notice of Hearing: California. matter pursuant to Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Date: 2/5/2020, Time: 1:30 FEE WAIVER: If you cannot a Married Couple LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement why the petition for change of 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing name should not be granted. PM, Dept.: C pay the filing fee, ask the clerk must be accompanied by the Professions code that the business on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Any person objecting to the The address of the court for a fee waiver form. The registrant knows to be false Affidavit of Identity form. is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., court may order you to pay I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement name changes described is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and File No. 2019316257 above must file a written Norwalk, CA 90650 back all or part of the fees and punishable by a fine not to does not of itself authorize A copy of this Order to Show costs that the court waived for correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is the use in this state of a objection that includes the exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material (are) doing business as: reasons for the objection at Cause shall be published you or the other party. Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section Arservices, 939 E 87th St., least two court days before at least once each week EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: S/TONIA MENDEZ, Owner in violation of the rights of for four successive weeks Si no puede pagar la cuota 17913 of the Business and Los Angeles, CA 90002, another under Federal, State, the matter is scheduled to This statement was filed Professions code that the County of LA be heard and must appear prior to the date set for de presentación, pida al with the County Clerk of or common law (See Section hearing on the petition in secretario un formulario de registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and at the hearing to show cause Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor Christy Coy, 939 E 87th St, why the petition should not be the following newspaper of exención de cuotas. La corte 11/27/2019. Professions Code). general circulation, printed puede ordenar que usted punishable by a fine not to Los Angeles, CA 90002; CA Original Filing granted. If no written objection NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted is timely filed, the court may in this county: LA Sentinel pague, ya sea en parte o por 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). by: an Individual CNS-3322535# grant the petition without a Newspaper completo, las cuotas y costos 17920, a Fictitious Name Date: Dec 5, 2019 de la corte previamente S/YATAE ANTION LEWIS, The registrant commenced to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL hearing. Statement generally expires HUSBAND (CO-OWNER) transact business under the Notice of Hearing: Margaret M. Bernal exentos a petición de usted o at the end of five years from Judge of the Superior Court de la otra parte. This statement was filed fictitious business name or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Date: 02/11/2020, Time: 8:30 the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of names listed above on N/A. AM, Dept.: A, Room: 904 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 1. The name and address NAME STATEMENT CNS-3322262# in the office of the County Los Angeles County on I declare that all information File No. 2019306474 The address of the court of the court are (El nombre Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES SENTINEL y dirección de la corte son): 11/21/2019. in this statement is true and The following person(s) is is 200 W. Compton Blvd., in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: Compton, CA 90220 Superior Court of California, SUMMONS (Family Law) 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Shoe Empress Shoetique, A copy of this Order to Show County of Ventura, 800 South 40 days after any change CITACIÓN (Derecho Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section 2419 West 152nd, Compton, Cause shall be published in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and , County of LA at least once each week familiar) 93009 CA 90220 CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from Professions code that the Registered owner(s): for four successive weeks 2. The name, address, and 17913 other than a change DE CASO): D392613 telephone number of the the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false Michelle Newman, 2419 West prior to the date set for in the residence address of in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor 152nd Street, Compton, CA hearing on the petition in NOTICE TO RESPONDENT petitioner’s attorney, or the (Name): AVISO AL a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to 90220 the following newspaper of petitioner without an attorney, Fictitious Business Name DEMANDADO (Nombre): are: (El nombre, dirección in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted general circulation, printed in Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). by: An Individual this county: The Los Angeles MARGUS BRANDON y número de teléfono del DILLARD before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change S/ Christy Coy, Owner The registrant commenced to Sentinel abogado del demandante, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious You have been sued. Read o del demandante si no in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed transact business under the Date: December 9, 2019 Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los fictitious business name or MAURICE A. LEITER the information below and on tiene abogado, son): Sophia the next page. must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Angeles on December 9, names listed above on N/A Judge of the Superior Court Henrietta Berkley, 860 Laurel Affidavit of Identity form. 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 Lo han demandado. Lea la Park Circle, Camarillo, CA in the residence address of 2019. I declare that all information CNS-3324775# información a continuación y The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and 93012; (213) 280-3408 does not of itself authorize LOS ANGELES SENTINEL en la página siguiente. Date (Fecha): April 3, 2019 Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Petitioner’s name is: the use in this state of a Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material MICHAEL D. PLANET, Clerk, Fictitious Business Name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Nombre del demandante: by (Secretario, por) KATIE L. before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section FOR CHANGE OF NAME SOPHIA HENRIETTA in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and MUCKEY, Deputy (Asistente) another under Federal, State, Case No. 19PSCP00531 BERKLEY [SEAL] Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Superior Court of California, You have 30 calendar days 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the in the office of the County registrant knows to be false County of Los Angeles after this Summons and CNS-3320518# 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor Petition of: Kathy Ba Wang for Petition are served on you to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Change of Name file a Response (form FL-120) Original Filing does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars at the court and have a copy ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 the use in this state of a 40 days after any change ($1,000)). TO ALL INTERESTED CNS-3324611# PERSONS: served on the petitioner. A FOR CHANGE OF NAME LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the S/ Michelle Newman, Owner Petitioner Kathy Ba Wang letter, phone call, or court Case No. 19CMCP00154 in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed filed a petition with this court appearance will not protect Superior Court of California, another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section in the residence address of Angeles on November 22, for a decree changing names you. County of Los Angeles NAME STATEMENT as follows: If you do not file your Petition of: James Uriel File No. 2019309913 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new 2019 Kathy Ba Wang to Ba Shung Response on time, the court Sandoval by and through The following person(s) is Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with The Court orders that all may make orders affecting mother Yvette Sandoval for Original Filing Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section (are) doing business as: 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 persons interested in this your marriage or domestic Change of Name THE TEENAGE SPOT, 4419 before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name matter appear before this partnership, your property, TO ALL INTERESTED CNS-3324580# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires ANGELES VISTA BLVD, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL court at the hearing indicated and custody of your children. PERSONS: ANGELES, CA 90043 County Business Name Statement at the end of five years from below to show cause, if any, You may be ordered to pay Petitioner James Uriel must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS why the petition for change of support and attorney fees and Sandoval by and through Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County costs. mother Yvette Sandoval filed NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided name should not be granted. CHRISTOPHER File No. 2019313358 Any person objecting to the For legal advice, contact a a petition with this court for RICHARDSON, 4419 does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section lawyer immediately. Get a decree changing names as The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires name changes described ANGELES VISTA BLVD, LOS (are) doing business as: above must file a written help finding a lawyer at the follows: ANGELES, CA 90043 Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change California Courts Online Self- James Uriel Sandoval to S & S CONSULTING in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the objection that includes the This business is conducted by SERVICES, 3877 6TH reasons for the objection at Help Center (www.courts. James Victor Sandoval an Individual another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section ca.gov/selfhelp), at the The Court orders that all AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change least two court days before The registrant(s) started doing CA 90008 County of LOS the matter is scheduled to California Legal Services persons interested in this business on 11/2019. 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of website (www.lawhelpca.org), matter appear before this ANGELES Professions Code). a registered owner. A new be heard and must appear I declare that all information Mailing Address: PO BOX at the hearing to show cause or by contacting your local court at the hearing indicated in this statement is true and Original Fictitious Business Name county bar association. below to show cause, if any, 4634, CULVER CITY, CA 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 Statement must be filed why the petition should not be correct. (A registrant who 96231 - 634 granted. If no written objection Tiene 30 días de calendario why the petition for change of CNS-3322576# before the expiration. Effective declares as true any material Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL is timely filed, the court may después de haber recibido la name should not be granted. matter pursuant to Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious entrega legal de esta Citación Any person objecting to the SHAVON SPILLER, Business Name Statement grant the petition without a 17913 of the Business and 3877 6TH AVENUE, LOS hearing. y Petición para presentar name changes described FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the Professions code that the ANGELES, CA 90008; State NAME STATEMENT Notice of Hearing: una Respuesta (formulario above must file a written registrant knows to be false Affidavit of Identity form. FL-120) ante la corte y objection that includes the of Incorporation: CA File No. 2019312322 The filing of this statement Date: 1/31/20, Time: 8:30, is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by The following person(s) is Dept.: O, 5th Floor efectuar la entrega legal de reasons for the objection at punishable by a fine not to does not of itself authorize una copia al demandante. least two court days before an Individual (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a The address of the court exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing GERALDINE WILLIAMS- is 400 Civic Center Plaza, Una carta o llamada telefónica the matter is scheduled to ($1,000)). Fictitious Business Name o una audiencia de la corte no be heard and must appear business on 12/2019. REAL ESTATE TEAM, 36517 in violation of the rights of Pomona, CA 91766 S/CHRISTOPHER I declare that all information CALICO WAY, PALMDALE, A copy of this Order to Show basta para protegerlo. at the hearing to show cause RICHARDSON, Owner another under Federal, State, Si no presenta su Respuesta why the petition should not be in this statement is true and CA 93550 County of LOS or common law (See Section Cause shall be published at This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who ANGELES least once each week for four a tiempo, la corte puede granted. If no written objection with the County Clerk of 14411 et seq., Business and dar órdenes que afecten su is timely filed, the court may declares as true any material Mailing Address: P. O. BOX Professions Code). successive weeks prior to Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section 4803, CARSON, CA 90749 the date set for hearing on matrimonio o pareja de hecho, grant the petition without a 11/27/2019. Original sus bienes y la custodia de hearing. 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 the petition in the following NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the GERALDINE WILLIAMS, newspaper of general sus hijos. La corte también Notice of Hearing: CNS-3322178# Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 36517 CALICO WAY, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL circulation, printed in this le puede ordenar que pague Date: 01/21/20, Time: 8:30 17920, a Fictitious Name manutención, y honorarios y a.m., Dept.: A is guilty of a misdemeanor PALMDALE, CA 93550 county: Los Angeles Sentinel Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by Date: December 2, 2019 costos legales. The address of the court is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars an Individual NAME STATEMENT Peter A Hernandez Para asesoramiento legal, 200 West Compton Blvd., the date on which it was filed póngase en contacto de Compton, CA 90220 ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2019308105 Judge of the Superior Court in the office of the County S/SHAVON SPILLER, business on 09/2019. The following person(s) is 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 inmediato con un abogado. A copy of this Order to Show Clerk, except, as provided CNS-3323818# Puede obtener información Cause shall be published at OWNER I declare that all information (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed in this statement is true and TORRES GENERAL para encontrar un abogado least once each week for four 17920, where it expires en el Centro de Ayuda de successive weeks prior to with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who CONTRACTING, 5807 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on declares as true any material VIRGINIA AVE, LOS las Cortes de California the date set for hearing on in the facts set forth in the FOR CHANGE OF NAME (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en the petition in the following 12/04/2019. matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90038 County Case No. 19NWCP00456 statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES el sitio web de los Servicios newspaper of general 17913 other than a change Superior Court of California, Legales de California (www. circulation, printed in this Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Registered owner(s): County of Los Angeles in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false CELSO GUSTAVO TORRES, lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose county: L.A. Sentinel a registered owner. A new Petition of: Sol Veronica Avila en contacto con el colegio de Date: 11/19/19 Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor 5807 VIRGINIA AVE, LOS Angulo for Change of Name Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90038 abogados de su condado. GARY Y. TANAKA Statement must be filed TO ALL INTERESTED Judge of the Superior Court the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by NOTICE—RESTRAINING before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County an Individual PERSONS: ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 ($1,000)). Petitioner Sol Veronica Avila CNS-3319188# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided S/GERALDINE WILLIAMS, The registrant(s) started doing 2: These restraining orders Business Name Statement Angulo filed a petition with this are effective against both LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner business on N/A. court for a decree changing must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires This statement was filed I declare that all information THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY DECEMBER 9, 2014 26, 2019 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-13A-7 “The proposed rules are inconsistent with the law, Responsible Lending, the efforts by OCC and FDIC Crowell {continued from Pg. A-6} plain and simple,” said the leaders. “It invites a return should be to strengthen-not-weaken CRA through mod- to discrimination against communities of color and low- ernization. and-moderate income neighborhoods - a destructive, “CRA was created to undo the injustices created by decades-old process known as redlining that the law was the horrific practice of redlining and its modernization- ef designed to end forever.” fort must center the people, families, and communities “We should be holding banks – especially those res- most harmed by it. Unfortunately, today far too many un- cued during the 2008 housing crash with taxpayers’ dol- derserved LMI communities remain credit starved,” said lars – more, not less, accountable for their obligations to Bailey. “The fundamental goal of any new reform must the law and our country,” added the leaders. be to ensure that hardworking families, including families Once the proposed rule is published in the Federal of color, have access to sound and affordably priced cred- it, safe and responsible mortgages, small dollar consumer credit, and auto loans.” What happens over the coming months will reveal whether access to sound and affordably priced credit re- mains a wish or becomes a reality.

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bled to 120 days to better allow public input. According to OCC, a meeting is still being planned; but no date has yet been finalized. Additionally, one FDIC board member, Martin Gruen- berg issued a statement of opposition to the proposal dur- ing its December 12th meeting, criticizing the proposed one-ratio measurement, noting existing “credit deserts”, and the lack of consideration of a bank’s efforts to pro- vide affordable products and services LMI consumers and those without bank accounts could access.

“[T]his is a deeply misconceived proposal,” noted COURTESY PHOTO Gruenberg. “It would establish a CRA evaluation frame- FDIC Board Member Martin Gruenberg work relying on a single metric approach that would al- low a bank to concentrate its CRA activity in as little as Register, interested parties and organizations can file -pub 50 percent of its assessment areas, disinvest in the other lic comments. According to Grovetta Gardineer, Senior

50 percent, and still receive a satisfactory or even out- OCC Deputy Comptroller, 85% of all CRA activity is su- COURTESY PHOTO standing CRA rating.” pervised by OCC and the FDIC. Similar concerns came from a coalition of civil rights, “We are not trying to undermine the importance of lo- OCC Sr. Deputy Comptroller Grovetta Gardineer consumer protection and housing industry advocates that cal branches,” said Gardineer. “We’re looking to ensure included the NAACP, NAACP Legal Defense and Edu- access to financial services but refocus needs of LMI Charlene Crowell is the Center for Responsible Lend- cational Fund, Inc., National Fair Housing Alliance, The communities. This is really making sure that banks do ing’s communications deputy director. She can be reached Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and more…Constructive comments help us.” at [email protected]. others. But for Nikitra Bailey, an EVP with the Center for

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in this statement is true and CONSULTING, 12975 Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed 12/26/19 NOTICE OF correct. (A registrant who AGUSTIN PLACE UNIT 133, must be accompanied by the in the office of the County CNS-3322639# LACMTA will receive LOS ANGELES SENTINEL COMPETING PETITION declares as true any material LOS ANGELES, CA 90094 Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided TO ADMINISTER matter pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Proposals for AE67484 - RFP 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires for a new contract for climate ESTATE OF: Professions code that the SHIRLEY J. PATTERSON, the use in this state of a 40 days after any change and energy servicesat the MARY ALEXANDER registrant knows to be false 12975 AGUSTIN PLACE Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the 9th Floor Receptionist Desk, PROBATE CASE NO. is guilty of a misdemeanor UNIT 133, LOS ANGELES, in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section Vendor/Contract Management Department, One Gateway 19STPB06237 punishable by a fine not to CA 90094 another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change To all heirs, beneficiaries, exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by or common law (See Section in the residence address of Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012. creditors, contingent creditors, ($1,000)). an Individual 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new and persons who may S/CELSO GUSTAVO The registrant(s) started doing Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name NOTICE OF PETITION TORRES, Owner business on 02/2016. Original Filing Statement must be filed TO ADMINISTER otherwise be interested in the This statement was filed I declare that all information 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 before the expiration. Effective A Pre-Proposal conference will ESTATE OF: WILL or estate, or both of with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and CNS-3320362# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious be held on Monday, January HOWARD LEROY MARY ALEXANDER. Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 6, 2020, 10:30 a.m., at One A COMPETING PETITION Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, WILHITE 11/26/2019. declares as true any material must be accompanied by the CASE NO. FOR PROBATE has been NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. CA 90012, Palisades: Room NAME STATEMENT 08-98. All Proposals must be 19STPB10381 filed by BRYAN ROSBY AND Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and The filing of this statement To all heirs, beneficiaries, ANTHONY JUNIORS in the 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the File No. 2019305080 does not of itself authorize submitted to LACMTA, and Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is the use in this state of a be filed at the reception desk, creditors, contingent creditors, Superior Court of California, at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name 9th floor, V/CM Department, and persons who may County of LOS ANGELES. the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to CAP FRANCIS in violation of the rights of on or before 2:00 p.m. Pacific otherwise be interested in the THE COMPETING PETITION in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY another under Federal, State, Time on Monday, February WILL or estate, or both of FOR PROBATE requests CONSULTANT, 2435 S 10, 2020. Proposals received Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). or common law (See Section HOWARD LEROY WILHITE. that BRYAN ROSBY AND in Subdivision (b) of Section S/SHIRLEY J. PATTERSON, ORANGE DRIVE, LOS 14411 et seq., Business and after the above date and time ANGELES, CA 90016 County may be rejected and returned A PETITION FOR PROBATE ANTHONY JUNIORS be 17920, where it expires Owner Professions Code). has been filed by DARRIO appointed as personal 40 days after any change This statement was filed of LOS ANGELES Original Filing unopened. Each proposal in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Registered owner(s): 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 must be sealed and marked ALI WILHITE in the Superior representative to administer statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on CHERYL PAUL FRANCIS, CNS-3320341# Proposal No. AE67484. Court of California, County of the estate of the decedent. 17913 other than a change 11/22/2019. 2435 S ORANGE DRIVE, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES. THE COMPETING in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with LOS ANGELES, CA 90016 THE PETITION FOR PETITION requests authority This business is conducted by a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section For a copy of the Proposal/ PROBATE requests that to administer the estate Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name an Individual Bid specification visit our The registrant(s) started doing Solicitation Page on our DARRIO ALI WILHITE under the Independent Statement must be filed Statement generally expires GOVERNMENT be appointed as personal Administration of Estates Act before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from business on 11/2019. Vendor Portal at https:// January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed I declare that all information business.metro.net or for representative to administer . (This authority will allow Business Name Statement in the office of the County in this statement is true and further information email the estate of the decedent. the personal representative must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who Helen Gates-Bryant at gates- THE PETITION requests to take many actions without declares as true any material Request for Qualifications [email protected]. Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section and Proposals (“RFQP”) authority to administer the obtaining court approval. The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section 12/26/19 17913 of the Business and Opportunity with LACCD CNS-3324954# estate under the Independent Before taking certain very does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Administration of Estates Act important actions, however, the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the registrant knows to be false . (This authority will allow the personal representative Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section NOTICE IS HEREBY REQUEST FOR in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor the personal representative will be required to give notice punishable by a fine not to GIVEN that the Los Angeles PROPOSALS: Notice is to take many actions without to interested persons unless another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Community College District given that proposals for or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars obtaining court approval. they have waived notice or ($1,000)). (“District”) invites applicants Maintenance and Routine 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name to submit Statements of Service of Public Works Before taking certain very consented to the proposed Professions Code). Statement must be filed S/CHERYL PAUL FRANCIS, Owner Qualifications and Proposals Headquarters Complex important actions, however, action.) The independent Original Filing before the expiration. Effective (“SOQP”) for the following Elevators (BRC0000117) will the personal representative administration authority will be 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed with the County Clerk of project: be received by Los Angeles will be required to give notice granted unless an interested CNS-3322170# Business Name Statement County Public Works, Cashier LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the Los Angeles County on to interested persons unless person files an objection to 11/21/2019. Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., they have waived notice or the petition and shows good Affidavit of Identity form. Information Technology Alhambra, CA 91803 until FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with consented to the proposed cause why the court should NAME STATEMENT Subdivision (a) of Section Information (IT) Support 5:30 pm, Tues., Jan. 21, does not of itself authorize Services SP-19-02-RFQP. 2020. A mandatory Proposers’ action.) The independent not grant the authority. File No. 2019303045 the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name The following person(s) is Statement generally expires Conference and walk-through administration authority will be A HEARING on the petition Fictitious Business Name will be held on Tues., Jan. 7, granted unless an interested will be held in this court as (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from JUST TRUST ME KITCHEN, the date on which it was filed The District is seeking the 2020, at 2 p.m., at the above person files an objection to follows: 02/28/20 at 8:30AM another under Federal, State, services of a qualified address, Conference Room 1621 LA FAYETTE ROAD, or common law (See Section in the office of the County the petition and shows good in Dept. 2D located at 111 LOS ANGELES, CA 90019 Clerk, except, as provided Service Provider to provide D. Estimated contract amount cause why the court should N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, 14411 et seq., Business and is $150,000 annually. An RFP County of LOS ANGELES in Subdivision (b) of Section on-going on-call Information not grant the authority. CA 90012 Professions Code). Technology (IT) Support may be obtained by accessing Registered owner(s): Filing with Changes 17920, where it expires A HEARING on the petition IF YOU OBJECT to the HAUS OF DZIRE LLC, 1621 40 days after any change Services throughout the the link at http://dpw.lacounty. 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 gov/brcd/servicecontracts/ or will be held in this court as granting of the petition, you LA FAYETTE ROAD, LOS CNS-3320369# in the facts set forth in the District. ANGELES, CA 90019 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section at the Cashier Office or will be follows: 01/15/20 at 8:30AM should appear at the hearing This business is conducted by 17913 other than a change mailed to you upon request by in Dept. 2D located at 111 and state your objections or a limited liability company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of All SOQPs shall be received at calling (626) 458-4169 or TDD N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, file written objections with the The registrant(s) started doing a registered owner. A new the Build-LACCD – Program at (626) 282-7829. NAME STATEMENT 12/26/19, 1/2/20 CA 90012 court before the hearing. Your business on 11/2019. File No. 2019306043 Fictitious Business Name Management Office, 1055 CNS-3323104# IF YOU OBJECT to the appearance may be in person I declare that all information The following person(s) is Statement must be filed Corporate Center Drive, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL granting of the petition, you or by your attorney. in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective 5th Floor; Monterey Park, correct. (A registrant who SLAUSON FOODS CARTS, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious California 91754 no later should appear at the hearing IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR REQUEST FOR and state your objections or or a contingent creditor of declares as true any material 747 E. 59TH STREET, LOS Business Name Statement than: STATEMENT OF matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90001 County must be accompanied by the QUALIFICATIONS file written objections with the the decedent, you must file 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES Affidavit of Identity form. Notice is given that Request court before the hearing. Your your claim with the court and Professions code that the Mailing Address: 762 E. The filing of this statement February 4, 2020 before for Statement of Qualifications appearance may be in person mail a copy to the personal registrant knows to be false SLAUSON AVENUE, LOS does not of itself authorize 2:00 PM Local Time for On-Call Geotechnical or by your attorney. representative appointed by is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES, CA 90011 the use in this state of a The Applicant assumes full and Environmental IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR the court within the later of punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name and sole responsibility for Drilling Services Program exceed one thousand dollars SLAUSON FOOD in violation of the rights of timely receipt of its SOQP or a contingent creditor of either (1) four months from (BRC0000099) will be the decedent, you must file the date of first issuance of ($1,000)). AND BEVERAGE another under Federal, State, and any other documents received by the L.A. County HAUS OF DZIRE LLC WHOLESALERS, INC., 762 or common law (See Section required to be submitted with Public Works, Cashier your claim with the court and letters to a general personal S/ ZA WINTON, President E. SLAUSON AVENUE, LOS 14411 et seq., Business and the SOQP, by the District. Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., mail a copy to the personal representative, as defined in This statement was filed ANGELES, CA 90011; State Professions Code). The District will have no Alhambra, CA 91803 until representative appointed by section 58(b) of the California with the County Clerk of of Incorporation: CA Original Filing responsibility for SOQP’s not 5:30 pm, Mon., Jan. 13, 2020. the court within the later of Probate Code, or (2) 60 days 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 Los Angeles County on This business is conducted by submitted in a timely manner, A mandatory Proposers’ either (1) four months from from the date of mailing or 11/19/2019. a Corporation CNS-3320348# no matter the reason. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Conference will be held on the date of first issuance of personal delivery to you of a NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant(s) started doing Mon., Dec. 30, 2019, at 9:30 Subdivision (a) of Section business on N/A. letters to a general personal notice under section 9052 of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a.m., at the above address 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information RFQP Documents, including in Conference Room C. representative, as defined in the California Probate Code. Statement generally expires in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT instructions to Applicants, will section 58(b) of the California Other California statutes and File No. 2019307004 Estimated annual program at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who be available to Applicants amount is $2 million. An RFP Probate Code, or (2) 60 days legal authority may affect the date on which it was filed declares as true any material The following person(s) is on and after December 20, (are) doing business as: may be obtained by accessing from the date of mailing or your rights as a creditor. You in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section 2019, at: the link at http://pw.lacounty. personal delivery to you of a may want to consult with an Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and COVENANT STEPS, 646 AERICK STREET #2, gov/brcd/servicecontracts/ or notice under section 9052 of attorney knowledgeable in in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the at the CashierOffice or will be 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 the California Probate Code. California law. County of LOS ANGELES www.Build-laccd.org, scroll mailed to you upon request 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor down and click on “Register by calling (626) 458-2575 Other California statutes and YOU MAY EXAMINE the file in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): legal authority may affect kept by the court. If you are CHRISTINE RENEE’ with PlanetBids” link orTDDat(626) 282-7829. statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars 12/26/19 a person interested in the TAYLOR, 646 AERICK Or your rights as a creditor. You 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). (https://www.planetbids. CNS-3322879# may want to consult with an estate, you may file with the in the residence address of SLAUSON FOOD STREET #2, INGLEWOOD, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CA 90301 com/portal/portal. attorney knowledgeable in court a Request for Special a registered owner. A new AND BEVERAGE cfm?CompanyID=21372) Fictitious Business Name WHOLESALERS, INC. This business is conducted by REQUEST FOR California law. Notice (form DE-154) of the Statement must be filed S/ VAHE KARAPETIAN, an Individual PROPOSALS YOU MAY EXAMINE the file filing of an inventory and before the expiration. Effective President The registrant(s) started doing Notice is given that kept by the court. If you are appraisal of estate assets business on N/A. Optional Pre-SOQP January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed Submission Meeting will be proposals for On-Call a person interested in the or of any petition or account Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of I declare that all information Water Conservation Best as provided in Probate Code in this statement is true and held on January 8, 2020 @ estate, you may file with the must be accompanied by the Los Angeles County on 1:00 PM, at: Management Practices court a Request for Special section 1250. A Request correct. (A registrant who (BRC0000096) will be Affidavit of Identity form. 11/22/2019. Notice (form DE-154) of the for Special Notice form is The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material received by County of Los does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Angeles, Public Works, filing of an inventory and available from the court clerk. 17913 of the Business and Build-LACCD appraisal of estate assets Attorney for Petitioner the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name Program Management Cashier Office, 900 So. Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires Professions code that the Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA or of any petition or account KAREN SURI, ESQ. - SBN registrant knows to be false Office in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from 1055 Corporate Center 91803 until 5:30pm, Monday, as provided in Probate Code 280278 another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor January 13, 2020. The THE LAW OFFICE OF punishable by a fine not to Drive, 5th Floor Boardroom section 1250. A Request or common law (See Section in the office of the County Monterey Park, CA 91754 estimated annual contract for Special Notice form is KAREN SURI exceed one thousand dollars amount is $100,000. No 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided available from the court clerk. 1912 LANSDOWNE AVE. Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). proposers’ conference will be S/CHRISTINE RENEE’ held for this solicitation. The Attorney for Petitioner LOS ANGELES CA 90032 Original Filing 17920, where it expires Questions shall be directed to 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 40 days after any change TAYLOR, Owner deadline to submit questions MICHELLE E. HILL, ESQ. 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COMPILED BY EDITORIAL STAFF was done.” along, with a buffet table of food catered by Harold & Pastor Lavender was stunned into silence. DeAndre Belle’s. The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of Los Angeles Links Celebrate 66th promised to come to church. Pastor Lavender tells him, “If the premiere edition with a cover featuring Ryan and Jes- I don’t hear from you in a few weeks, I am going to reach sica Legaux, third-generation owners of Harold & Belle’s Annual Cotillion out to you. Restaurant in celebration of the restaurant’s 50th anniver- “Rise Up!” for the 66th year Los Angeles Links trans- Jesus taught forgiveness, and “we have the ministry of sary and in recognition of their decades of service to the formed the debutante ball, an annual social event into reconciliation,” Rev. Lavender says. A loving response to community and entrepreneurship in the city of Los Ange- another magical evening. Upon entering the venue, guests a confused, young man is required. les. were immediately enraptured by the elegant setting of the “This is not an ordinary church. We are a family church. We are the village. Mr. Bramlett promised to L.A. County Receives Record Breaking come, and he did just that. He brought his family, too, and here we are.” Grants for the Arts During the Summer, the Los Angeles County Depart- How Intergenerational Programs ment of Arts and Culture announced that it’s received up Benefit Everyone The Los Angeles Generation Xchange (GenX) pro- gram is an intergenerational, academic-community part- nership between the Division of Geriatrics in the David event—awe struck by the beautiful table centerpieces and stage décor that glowed with golden hues of a spectacular sunrise, which reflected the evening’s theme, “Rise Up.” Since 1952, Los Angeles Chapter, The Links, Incorporat- ed has presented over 1000 young women to society. This year, the Los Angeles Chapter Charitable Trust (LACCT) and the Los Angeles (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorpo- rated held the 66th Debutante Cotillion at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The program was struc- to $5.5 million in funding for the arts in 2019. The grants tured around the Leadership Institute where Debutantes, will be distributed in two ways, one being a two -year also known as Cotillionettes, were introduced to the intri- funding of $4,518,000 for 213 nonprofit arts organizations cacies of the Cotillion Program as they participated in a through the county-funded Organizational Grant Program series of purposeful events aimed at social and personal (OGP) and $922,300 will go towards 47 Los Angeles enrichment. Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Los Angeles County school districts, which is funded by the Arts Edu- Unified School District (LAUSD). The Gen X program is cation Collective Advancement Grant Program. Freeny, Khan Lead Black Participation currently in four elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District; 54th, 59th, 74th and Windsor Watts Willowbrook Offers Free Music in 2019 Rose Parade Hills Elementary Street Schools. The GenX Program Tournament of Roses president, Gerald Freeny, headed trains and places older volunteers in K-3rd grade class- Lessons the distinguished list of Blacks in his role as the top exec- rooms where they work with students to improve academ- Watts-Willowbrook Conservatory, or WWC, entered utive of the 130th parade and the fabled Rose Bowl. Fol- ic skills (reading and math) and address behavioral issues its tenth year of providing free music classes to youth, (e.g., inability to focus during class sessions, behaviors ages 6-18. WWC was established in early 2010 at the that disrupt class activities). For the older adults, partici- Watts-Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club in partnership with pation in GenX as a trained classroom volunteer offers the opportunity to engage in a meaningful and important role helping younger generations while simultaneously gaining health benefits from the social, psychological, cognitive, and physical engagement associated with their GenX role.

6th Annual Mothers In Action Community Recycling Clean Up The 6th Annual Mothers In Action Community Recy- cling Clean Up was held in the Crenshaw Square, on the corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and Coliseum Street. The free drive-thru, organized collection event arrived just in time for local residents to begin their spring cleaning. Cars circled the block as early as 6:30 a.m. to drop off their the Scholarship Performance Preparatory Academy, also lowing behind him was 10-time Grammy Award-winner, known as SAPPA. The program offers high quality music Chaka Khan, who served both as the grand marshal and education and exposure into the world of arts which builds featured performer. The parade’s 40 floral-covered floats, self-esteem, discipline and creativity amongst its youth 18 equestrian groups and 20 marching bands from around participants. Participants attend one-hour classes after the world included African Americans reflecting “The school, twice a week. They learn to read music and play Melody of Life” theme. Among the performers were the symphonic string instruments — violin, viola, cello and LAUSD All District High School Honor Band, Alabama bass. These satellite programs are designed to be the net- State University Mighty Marching Hornets (which includ- work that forms the core of the Watts-Willowbrook Youth ed Pasadena native Robert Esaias Jones, Jr. as one of the Symphony, made up of young people from the South Cen- drum majors), and the Florida A&M University (FAMU) tral L.A. and the Watts/Compton communities. Classes are Incomparable Marching “100.” Music and “The Melody offered at three locations in the Watts/Compton area, of Life” theme struck a positive chord with organizers, including the WLCAC campus on Central Avenue. Class- participants, attendees and TV viewers, said Freeny, who es are completely free with the exception of a $10 regis- is the first African American president of the Tournament tration fee. of Roses. recyclables. Each car was systematically assigned to either a hot zone, shredding or both. The hot zone is for items Why is Suicide a Growing Problem in such as, medications, syringes, motor oil, paint, tires, A Tale of Love and Redemption the Black Community Considering that DeAndre had recently broken into the aerosol cans, pesticides, mercury thermometers, fire extin- guishers, propane tanks and electronics. For confidential A June 2019 study conducted by the Journal of Com- congregation’s new church home, the scene was pretty munity Health revealed that suicide deaths among Black remarkable. DeAndre didn’t wake up that day with the and safe shredding, each participant could shred up to two, thirty-three gallon trash bags of documents. Electronic Waste (a.k.a. “e-waste”), such as batteries, monitors, remote controls, computers, monitors, keyboards, tele- phones and radios were popular recyclables.

Legaux’s Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Harold’s & Belle’s with the Suite Life Sarah Harris, founder and publisher of Suite Life SoCal Magazine, was proud to announce the Inaugural Issue Release Party of her magazine, as Ryan and Jessica Legaux celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Harold and Belle’s Restaurant. This premiere event was held at Harold & Belle’s in the Peacock Lounge to a packed house of friends, family and distinguished community members, females aged 13 to 19 rose 182 percent between 2001 and who were treated to a delicious, tray-passed Creole cuisine 2017, while the rate among Black teen males rose 60 per- cent during that same period. From 2015 to 2017, 52 per- intent of burglarizing a church. But by nightfall, there he cent of Black teen males who died from suicide used was. Breaking into the building only days before the Liv- firearms, a method with a fatality rate of nearly 90 percent. ing Life in Victory congregation was scheduled to move. Another 34 percent used strangulation or suffocation, He knew Pastor Lavender had seen the report by now. And which has a fatality rate of about 60 percent. Among the so, the remorseful, unlikely thief calls the church. He 204 Black teen females who died by suicide from 2015 to leaves message after message on the answering machine. 2017, 56 percent used strangulation or suffocation and 21 It was Sunday, and like most pastors, Rev. Lavender waits percent used firearms, according to the study. Experts and for Monday to check any messages that had been left. He’s others have tried to determine why African Americans there and the phone rings again. increasingly are choosing to end their lives. Theories have “Hello, this is Pastor Henry. How may I help you?” run the gamut – from the lack of strong father-figures to “My name is DeAndre Bramlett.” racism and social media and even the increase in Black “Okay. Make me know who you are.” wealth. Whatever the reason, the CDC said it’s important “I’m the guy that was caught in your church. I just to note that suicidal thoughts or behaviors are both dam- want to apologize and ask your forgiveness. And I want to aging and dangerous and should be treated as a psychiatric do everything in my power to help repair the damage that emergency. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 FAMILY•LIFESTYLE•HEALTH LASENTINEL.NET B-2 These Black men and women, through their passions, gave the Black Inspirations of 2019 community inspiration

COMPILED BY BRIAN W. CARTER Sherrexcia Rolle December. In April of 2016, Harewood-Pope began prac- Contributing Writer At age 30, Sherrexcia Rolle serves as vice president of ticing judo at a YMCA program in Santa Monica led by operations and general counsel of Western Air Limited, one of her coaches, Jim Nieto. Her passion for judo was Sonja Herbert her family’s company and the largest privately-owned air- ignited after learning her father practiced the sport. Soon Sonja Herbert saw an opportunity to create a space that line in the Bahamas. Western Air is a commercial airline after, she wanted to follow in his footsteps. Aside from brought together Black women and Pilates. After teaching that operates daily scheduled and on-demand flights to judo, Harewood-Pope also holds a belt in jujitsu as part of Pilates for 12 major destinations throughout the Bahamas, including her combined judo and jujitsu program. years and not Nassau, Grand Bahama, Exuma, Bimini, Abaco, and San seeing many Andros, also provides charter services to the Caribbean, Karolyne Ashley B l a c k Clothing designer and entrepreneur, Karolyne Ashley women in creates custom evening wear at her company, Karolyne that commu- Ashley Atelier. She also serves on the board of the AU nity, she decided to be the change she wanted to see. Main- ly through the use of F a c e b o o k and Insta- gram, Her- bert has created a network of 300+ of Black Pilates instructors, who network, mentor and provide each other with a source of support and inspiration. All instructors are either certified or are actively working toward certifica- tion. There are now two Facebook groups: one for instruc- tors called Blackgirl Pilates (Instructors Only) and one for those looking for instructors called Black Girl Pilates Central and South America. She started as a baggage han- Tribe. dler and worked her way up to vice president of opera- Diaspora African Forum based in Accra, Ghana, where tions, eventually orchestrating several strategic acquisi- she’s developing programming and collaborations that Lawrence Carpenter tions for the airline – the first of which were two Saab ultimately will be formed into camps, schools, and train- At 11-years-old, Lawrence Carpenter, a North Caroli- 340A and a multi-aircraft deal with Embraer for the acqui- ing platforms with a primary focus on building up young na native, fell into the street life and began selling drugs as sition of three ERJ 145 LR 50-seater jets. Rolle also is ones through the creative arts, entrepreneurship, and eco- a means of training to become a pilot, having logged more than 44 nomic development. She also gave a kidney to her broth- survival. By flight hours. er, who needed a transplant – something she called a sim- the age of ple act of obedience to God. 17, Carpen- Jasmyne Cannick ter was Political activist and journalist, Jasmyne Cannick cares Ise Lyfe arrested for about the Black community and has proven that persist- Artist and activist, Ise Lyfe aims to bring awareness to dealing and the juvenile justice system with art as his vehicle of sentenced to choice. His exhibit highlights the ills within the juvenile six years. justice system in hopes to charge California’s advocacy After being r e l e a s e d , C a r p e n t e r started sell- ing drugs again only this time, he was better than before. Nearly seven years later, he found himself behind bars for a second time. After serving 11 months, Carpenter decided that he wanted to turn his life around not just for him but for his family. Today, Carpenter is the owner of Superclean Professional Janitorial Services, where he has provided 19 years of commercial cleaning in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. communities for national resistance against mass incarcer- Carpenter is also the co-owner of ZBS Trucking Compa- ation. It features over fifty current and formerly incarcer- ny. He is also a community activist and participates in ated people that were sentenced to adult terms before they prison ministry through his church. Carpenter is also the ence is key. For the past couple of years, Cannick, the were adults. director of the organization, Inmates to Entrepreneurs grieved families and others, have championed for justice which creates sustainable career opportunities for former for the deaths of two Black men, Gemmel Moore and Tim- Shequeta Smith inmates through mentorship and by assisting them with othy Dean. Both men died after fatal methamphetamine Screenwriter, director and creator, Shequeta Smith launching their very own businesses. overdoses while in the company of political donator, Ed brought fiction its first Black stand-alone superheroine in Buck. Even with evidence and testimony from others, graphic novel series “Rayven Choi,” which tells a story Skye Patrick Buck managed to elude justice. Cannick was unrelenting L.A. County Library director, Skye Patrick, was and unafraid to call out the police department, Ed Buck or named 2019 Librarian of the Year by the Library Journal. the U.S. Attorney’s Office until justice was served. As a result, a federal grand jury has charged Buck with two counts of methamphetamine distribution resulting in death. If convicted, he could face a sentence of life in prison without parole. Cannick has proven with consisten- cy and perseverance, one can accomplished great things. Samarea Johnson Samarea Johnson lost her father to cancer, and lived with her mother, who was on drugs, while dealing with bullying in school. Johnson didn’t find a stable place to live until she moved with her Godmother. The Antelope

Since joining L.A. County Library, one of the largest about an African American girl, orphaned and sent to library systems in the U.S., Patrick has focused on break- South Korea in order to save her life. She has scripted tel- ing down barriers and increasing access for all customers. evision shows like the CW’s hit, “Everybody Hates She joined L.A. County Library in February 2016, with Chris,” as well as reality shows, “VH1’s Flavor of Love” the goal to change and position the library as a center of and “The Surreal Life.” Smith started Rayven Choi Films learning accessible to all residents of Los Angeles County. in 2008 to produce fun, smart, high concept projects, which is based in Los Angeles. Earlier this year, she Jerome Stanislaus launched SheroCon, a one-day, pop-up convention of Jerome Stanislaus is a Brooklyn-born father of two, female comic creators, cosplayers and local sheroes at Valley High School graduate maintained a 3.8 GPA, is a who dreamed of becoming a pilot, but never believed he Westfield Mall in Culver City. track athlete, and one of five 2018 Beat the Odds scholar- would because he had never seen a Black pilot. After grad- ship recipients. The $10,000 scholarship was awarded to uating high school, Stanislaus trained to become an air- Devyn Nicole her during the Children’s Defense Fund-California’s craft mechanic in the Marine Corps. Later, he earned a (CDF-CA) 28th annual ceremony at the Skirball Cultural degree in airport management and then went to work as a Center in Los Angeles on December 6, 2018. She plans to school teacher. Flying, however, remained his foremost major in sports physical therapy and minor in business and social work. Johnson will be the first in her family to grad- uate from a four-year university. Johana Harewood-Pope Eight-year-old Johana Harewood-Pope became one of the best judo competitors in her division in the entire country, after winning the 2018 Winter Nationals in

passion and he signed up for flight lessons and, in 2015, Stanislaus took his first solo flight on a Piper Warrior II single-engine plane. He pilots friends, family members, and others from New York to Philadelphia. Despite the limited amount of African Americans in the cockpit, Stanislaus has stated now is the time for people of color to Devyn Nicole is the Los Angeles-based screenwriter, join the pilot ranks. While he doesn’t own a plane yet, director and founder of Heroic Icon Entertainment (HIE) Stanislaus said that it is a dream that will one day become creating Black icons for the Black community in the a reality. {See BLACK INSPIRATIONS on B-3} B-3 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY•LIFESTYLE•HEALTH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019

{Continued BLACK INSPIRATIONS from B-2} comic industry. Nicole has high hopes and aspirations for a product of her own. She created the PuffCuff, a styling HIE and the characters that will be born from her publica- tool that holds hair puffs in place without pulling on the tion. She hopes to bring creators who will be as connected scalp. It’s a big, non-elastic rounded clip that can be to their creations as she is to her comic character, Zara. clamped around curly hair to hold it in place without tight- Nicole has started The Everyone Can be a Hero Tour ini- ening and pulling. The PuffCuff is clamped around gath- tiative, where she visits schools across the U.S. to teach ered hair and with its comb-like bristles, curls expand into students about the importance of self-affirmation and the clamp eliminating tension. It also comes in four differ- “unleashing their own superpowers.” ent sizes for different hair lengths and puff sizes. Christian Collins Linsey Davis Eleven-year-old Christian Collins is one of 30,000 ABC News Correspondent, author, and mother Linsey Americans who suffer from Cystic Fibrosis. People with Davis children’s book titled, “One Big Heart: A Celebra- tion of Being More Alike Than Different” aims to create

Matthew A. Cherry “Hair Love,” is an animated short showing the love between a Black father and daughter that was in theaters earlier this year. Matthew A. Cherry was inspired to write “Hair Love” about two years ago after seeing viral videos of Black fathers doing their daughter’s hair. “Hair Love” centers around a Black father, Stephen, and his daughter, Zuri. Stephen has long locks and Zuri has an afro which his wife usually styles. However, when mom is not avail- able, Stephen has to figure out what to do. Along with the short film, Cherry’s Kickstarter campaign resulted in a book deal. “Hair Love,” the book, is a New York Times bestseller and available at Target, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and on Kindle. the disease are expected on average to live 44 years, but Cheron Griffin Collins is already beating the odds. He is an athlete, he Researchers discovered that between 1991 and 2017, loves basketball. His biggest goal in life, he’s stated, is to there has been an increase in the number of African Amer- inspire others; to make sure they know that anything is possible. Jamaal Brown Jamaal Brown is the creator of Black 365, a daily cal- endar that highlights one Black fact per day. Brown is also

bridges between youth. Inspired by her son’s life and growth, Davis began writing books as love letters and life lessons to her son, with an emphasis on creating characters that looked like him. Based on a foundation of love, Davis’s intentions to bring peace and inclusion are promi- nent within her books. Jason Harvey Unable to find a single book on business-building aimed at young readers – let alone young readers of color for his son, Jason Harvey created Sammy Startup, a young ican teens who said they had attempted suicide in the past year. Freedom coach, lifestyle hacker, dating consultant, divorce guru, and author Cheron Griffin, felt she had to do the creator of The Knowledge Bowl, which is a Black His- something about it. She wrote her own book, “I SEE tory Teen Jeopardy, that has been held in various churches YOU: Igniting Hope & Preventing Suicide,” her own way. and schools throughout the Antelope Valley. The annual The book is helpful advice and encouragement anyone on event is held in February during Black History Month. In the brink of suicide or self-harm can easily digest. It’s text the last decade, Brown said the Black 365 has grown is punctuated by the three-syllable refrain, “I see you,” as tremendously. Brown was awarded a White House Volun- its passionate, hopeful motif, and ends with the phone teer Service Award in the field of Education by former number for the National Suicide Hotline. President Obama /White House for providing knowledge Bowl’s to the community along with my Black History Jerrell Conner Presentations. Brown plans to eventually go statewide Illustrator, animator, videographer and comic book cre- with the competition but right now he is working on bring- ator, Jerrell Conner uses an outside-the-box approach of ing it to Los Angeles Unified School District. edgy graphics to produce spectacular biblical content. Being a man of faith, Conner has devoted considerable Ashley Feazel energy to his graphic novel series, “Revelations: The Ashley Feazell founded the non-profit organization, Prophets,” along with the comics that he co-created, Talented Tenth Publications, with the mission of educating underserved youth and increasing self- esteem through children’s Black Black boy who takes his ideas from the drawing board to history books. the final product with the help of his business team of toys The “Talented and stuffed animals: Melvyn the dinosaur, head of market- Tenth: Historical ing; Hattie the owl, head of finance; Reggie the action fig- and Present” ure, head of product development; and Daryn the cephalo- book series are pod, sales manager. As Sammy’s ideas come to life, Har- designed to vey said, his toys come to life too. Harvey’s book’s mes- inspire and sage centers more on a childlike spirit of creativity and remind youth of self-belief, as well as the value of dedication, careful plan- the endless possi- ning and persistence in the face of challenge. bilities they have in the world Carl McCorkle despite their For more than 40 years, Carl McCorkle has safeguard- upbringing and ed children and families as they walk to school each morn- the adversity that ing. He has served as a lead crossing guard in the Watts “Restoration” and “The Trials of Samson.” In addition, lies ahead. Cur- area, supervising more than 20 other crossing guards and Conner has worked extensively in the arts and entertain- rently, the “Tal- communicating with local schools on a weekly basis. ment industry with clients such as EA Games, IMAX, ented Tenth: Historical and Present” books covers a wide Machinima, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Universal, MTV, variety of content for children including prominent Black Interscope Records, Reach Records, Starbucks, and Disney. leaders, activists, entertainers, athletes, pioneers, educa- tors, revolutionaries, and organizations. Some of the fea- Keith Corbin tured characters include Berry Gordy, Don Cornelius, Growing up in Watts, Keith Corbin learned to cook Barack Obama, Russell Simmons, Oprah Winfrey, Madam from his grandmother. As a young adult, Corbin didn’t get C.J. Walker, and Cathy Hughes. the chance to build a career as life got the best of him and ended up spending 10 years in prison. After some setbacks Ceata Lash due to his record, he was hired at Locol Watts, where with- Ceata Lash went natural in 2006 and spent five years in six months, he was the research and development chef looking for styling tools that wouldn’t pull or break her of the restaurant and the director of operations. The own- curls. With no luck finding anything, she decided to make ers of Locol, Daniel Patterson and Roy Choi, were very impressed with Corbin and gave him opportunities to work at their fine dining restaurants to get hands on expe- rience on culinary development. This led to them partner- ing with Corbin to open Alta Adams, where Corbin is currently the exec- utive chef. He is opening a restau- rant, Louella’s Cali Soul, in early 2020 and will remain executive chef at Alta Adams. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 FAMILY•LIFESTYLE•HEALTH LASENTINEL.NET B-4 Notable Deaths of 2019 This year, we said goodbye to amazing men and women, who left lasting legacies with their work, talents and time…

COMPILED BY EDITORIAL STAFF tion, local district superin- playoff contention. Robin- series “Snowfall,” a crime many others. Williams was rience a long-term career as tendent, chief of staff to the son was inducted into the drama set in 1980s Los also a staunch supporter of a fashion model. Her talent James Ingram superintendent, senior National Baseball Hall of Angeles. The director fell civil rights-related causes, took her to the major fash- James Ingram was born deputy superintendent and Fame as a Baltimore Oriole into a coma at a Los Ange- publishing countless op- ion houses and center on Feb. 16, 1952, and chief deputy superintend- in 1982. His number, No. les hospital eight days after eds on the topic and later throughout the world (Dior, raised in Akron, Ohio. ent. She was named 20, is retired by the Reds, suffering a major stroke. joined the NAACP Image Yves saint Laurent, Given- After high school, he later “Woman of the Year” by Orioles and Giants’ organi- Singleton’s family says that Awards Nominating Com- cy, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de moved to Los Angeles and the non-profit organization zations. He went on to he quietly suffered from mittee. Williams was a la Renta, Pierre Cardin , began his musical career. Women On Target, an manage the Orioles and the hypertension. He passed long-time Sentinel con- Willie Smith, Bill Blass, advocacy group supporting Montreal Expos/Washing- away peacefully with fami- tributing film critic and lit- Ben Kahn Furs, to name a leaders in Southern Cali- ton Nationals. Robinson ly and friends at Cedars- erary writer, who enjoyed a few.) She modeled and fornia’s African-American died at the age of 83 after a Sinai Hospital in Los nearly 22-year career as a worked in the fashion community in 2016. King prolonged battle with bone Angeles. He was 51. writer, passed away May industry until she was 75- passed away Saturday, cancer. 30 from prostate cancer. He years-old. Von Noble was February 2, 2019, at the Leah Chase was 66-years-old. featured in many magazine age of 57, after a battle Nipsey Hussle articles over the years with cancer. Rapper Nipsey Hussle Darren Parker including: “Essence,” was a hometown hero as a Darren Parker was “Self,” “Ebony,” etc. and Kristoff St. John result of his innovation in president of the California she appeared on the Oprah His rich and soulful vocals Kristoff St. John played entrepreneurship, activism, Democratic Party’s African Winfrey show as a “time- ruled the R&B and Pop Neil Winters on the CBS and philanthropy, who was American Caucus and a less beauty”. A tribute to charts in the 80’s and 90’s. soap opera, “The Young & anchored by humble begin- decades-long political Georgia Von Noble and He was discovered by The Restless” since 1991, nings. He was 33 and activist and assistant to acknowledgement of her Quincy Jones on a demo viewed by many in South multiple Assembly Speak- impact on the fashion for the hit, “Just Once,” L.A., as a messiah in the Leah Chase grew up ers. A longtime Antelope industry was given at the written by Barry Mann and hood, promoting entrepre- during the Jim Crow era, Valley resident by way of Flair “All White” Jazz Cynthia Weil, which he neurship and leading the which prevented her from Compton, Parker told the Brunch (Ebony Fashion sang for $50. He went on people to a better way. continuing her education, Sentinel that he got his start Alum). Certificates were record hits, “Just Once,” Hussle released a number which led to her moving to presented to her son Lam- “One Hundred Ways,” of successful mixtapes that New Orleans to finish high ont Evans from Congress- “How Do You Keep the he sold out of the trunk of school, living with her woman Karen Bass and Music Playing?” a duet his car, helping him create aunt. Chase worked as a Councilman Curren Price. with Patti Austin and “Yah a buzz and gain respect waitress in the French She passed away June 11, Mo B There,” a duet with earning nine daytime from the hip hop communi- Quarter, in a segregated 2019. Michael McDonald. One Emmy nominations. He ty and his peers. In 2010, city, where White people of his milestone writing won a Daytime Emmy in dined in fancy restaurants. Toni Morrison credits was with Quincy 1992 for outstanding In 1946, she married the in politics at the age of Toni Morrison was a Jones on Michael Jack- younger actor in a drama owner of a street corner eleven with his brother and pioneer of modern litera- son’s 1983 Top 10 hit series and won 10 NAACP sandwich and lottery ticket three cousins by starting a ture. In 1964, she became “P.Y.T.” (Pretty Young Image Awards. St. John and stand, Edgar “Dooky” club in his grandmother’s an editor at Random House Thing). Ingram was a two- his ex-wife, boxer Mia St. Chase Jr. and their union house in Compton called time Grammy Award- John, lost their son, Julian, gave them four children. One Hundred Thousand winner and a two- when he took his own life The family restaurant had Students for the Freedom time Academy in 2014 while getting treat- been open for five years, of South Africa. He had Award nominee for Best ment at a mental health he placed on hip-hop mag- but Chase wanted to bring been elected to chair the Original Song. Ingram also facility, who was in his azine XXL’s “Freshman a fine dining experience to African American Caucus had television and motion mid-20s. St. John became Class of 2010” — a covet- the Black community much of the California Demo- picture success with his an advocate for mental ed list for up-and-coming like what she observed in cratic Party for the past 10 vocal and writing talents health awareness as a result hip-hop acts — alongside J. the Quarter. As she intro- years–5 consecutive terms. with “Baby Come to Me” of his loss. The actor, who Cole Big Sean, Wiz Khali- duced silverware, table- Parker died after a battle and one of the few black another duet with Austin, played the struggling alco- fa and others. During the cloths and Creole dishes, with esophageal cancer. women in publishing. Over which reached #1 on the holic and ladies’ man Neil 2016 presidential cam- history was being made as the next 20 years, she charts in February, 1983 Winters for 27 years, St. paign, Hussle and rapper her vision brought the Sterling Tucker would work with emerging after the hit soap opera John was found dead at his YG released the protest white-tablecloth restaurant Sterling Tucker was a fiction authors such as “General Hospital” coined home Feb. 3 2019, accord- song “FDT,” short for experience to Black prominent American civil Gayl Jones and Toni Cade it the love song for Luke ing to the Los Angeles ”(Expletive) Donald patrons. Chase broke the rights activist and Wash- Bambara, on a memoir by and Holly. Ingram later had Police Department. The Trump.” He later hit a new segregation laws by seating ington, D.C. politician. He Muhammad Ali and books serval motion picture hits, results of an autopsy indi- peak with “Victory Lap,” White and Black customers was the first chair of the by such activists as Angela his biggest being “Some- cated the cause of death his critically acclaimed within her restaurant and District of Columbia City Davis and Black Panther where Out There,” a duet was “hypertrophic heart major-label debut album on putting Southern Louisiana Council and ran for mayor Huey Newton. A special with Linda Ronstadt for disease,” the coroner’s Atlantic Records that made Creole cuisine on the map. project was editing “The the animated feature “An office reported. several best-of lists last Chase’s restaurant holds a Black Book,” a collection American Tail.” More than year, from Billboard maga- pivotal place in history in of everything from news- a musical wonder, James Frank Robinson zine to Complex. The being a gathering place paper advertisements to Ingram was also a loving Frank Robinson is one album debuted at No. 4 on during the Civil Rights song lyrics that anticipated husband, beloved father of the most groundbreaking Billboard’s 200 albums Movement, when interra- her immersion in the every- and family man. Even figures in MLB history. He charts and featured collab- cial groups publicly met to day lives of the past. She more, he had a brotherly orations with Kendrick discuss strategies. She was nearly 40 when her love for his people and his Lamar, Diddy, CeeLo received a New Orleans first novel, “The Bluest community. Ingram died Green and more. Hussle sendoff: warm reminis- Eye,” was published. By on January 29, 2019, was fatally shot at his cences and mourning in 1978. He was defeated her early 60s, after just six from brain cancer at age Marathon clothing store he mixed with a Mardi Gras- by Marion Barry by 1,500 novels, she had become the 66, in Los Angeles. He is founded to help rebuild the style celebration of her life. votes. Tucker was an active first Black woman to survived by his wife, South Los Angeles com- Fellow chefs, musicians, part of the Poor People’s receive the Nobel literature Debra, whom he married in heavily impacted the inte- munity. family and friends were Campaign and organized prize, praised in 1993 by 1975; his children, and a gration of Black players among hundreds who filed Solidarity Day, a 50,000 the Swedish academy for host of family, friends and into the league. Nearly a John Singleton through a New Orleans member protest in Wash- her “visionary force” and fans. decade after Jackie Robin- John Singleton is most church to pay last respects. ington D.C. on June 19, for delving into “language son broke the color barrier widely known for his She died June 1 at age 96. 1969. He worked alongside itself, a language she wants Michelle King in 1946, Robinson broke Oscar-nominated South Reverend Abernathy and to liberate” from categories Michelle King was the into the majors earning Kam Williams Coretta Scott King in what of Black and White. In first Black woman hired as Rookie of the Year honors Over the past two was the first formal activist 1988, she won the Pulitzer superintendent for the in 1956 while playing for decades, Kam Williams effort to bring economic Prize for “Beloved.” Pub- nation’s second-largest the Cincinnati Reds. The gained notoriety for his justice for African Ameri- lisher Alfred A. Knopf says school district. As a veteran then 20-year-old’s accom- film reviews and celebrity cans. Tucker served on the Morrison died on a Mon- plishments were filled with interviews for over 100 first District of Columbia day night at Montefiore adversity that included publications around the City Council from 1969 to Medical Center in New receiving death threats and world, ranging from local 1974, as home rule was York. She was 88. racist taunts, yet his deter- papers such as Princeton’s established and served one mination and talent would Town Topics and the MSR term. He was also chairman Pastor E.V. Hill II not be denied. Robinson to international news chain of the Washington Metro- The Rev. Edward V. became the first player in Central tale, “Boyz n the Metro and review site Rot- politan Area Transit Hill II, who pastored both baseball history to win Hood.” The 1991 movie, tenTomatoes.com. Authority. During the early MVP awards in both the which Roger Ebert called Williams also wrote count- 80s he began a consulting National League with the “one of the best American less book reviews and edi- firm called Sterling Tucker Cincinnati Reds in 1961 films of the time,” was and Associates and in 1990 educator, King was com- and the American League deemed “culturally signifi- was chairman of the Amer- mitted to instruction and in 1966 with the Baltimore cant” by the U.S. Library ican Diabetes Association. ensuring that all students Orioles. Over the course of of Congress and was He passed away on July 14, had access to the tools they his playing career, Robin- entered into its National in Washington, D.C. needed to prepare for col- son won two World Series Film Registry in 2002. lege and career opportuni- titles in 1966 and 1970; he After “Boyz n the Hood,” Georgia Von Noble Mt. Zion Missionary Bap- ties. She led a district-wide made 14 All-Star game Singleton’s filmography Georgia Von Noble tist Church and Spirit of reform to increase gradua- appearances and currently made Hollywood take achievements were Zion, passed away on tion rates, particularly ranks tenth on the all-time notice of his abilities to torials, as well as a novel groundbreaking. During August 12, 2019, at his among traditionally under- home run list with 586. In direct and write stories that that will be published her time, historically there home. He was 52. Hill, the represented populations. 1974, Robinson continued impacted the narratives posthumously later this were few Black models in son of famed preacher/ She also championed pro- to create milestones after around Black culture, hip- year. His work ethic and evangelist E.V. Hill — once grams such as Restorative being hired as the first hop and urban life. Follow- glowing journalistic repu- honored by “Time Maga- Justice, which aimed at Black manager in the MLB ing his debut, he wrote and tation led to extensive work zine” as one of the seven keeping students in school by the Cleveland Indians directed “Poetic Justice,” interviewing celebrities most outstanding preachers and improving citizenship. while he was still an active starring Tupac Shakur and associated with upcoming in the United States and by She dedicated her 30-year player. Robinson then Janet Jackson. His 1995 film and book releases, “Ebony Magazine” as one career to the students of became the first Black film “Higher Learning” including Quentin Taranti- of the 15 greatest Black L.A. Unified, having manager in the National starred Omar Epps and rap- no, Denzel Washington, preachers — had forged worked as a teacher, coor- League with the San Fran- per Ice Cube who made his Mel Brooks, Russell Sim- success in his own right and dinator, assistant principal, cisco Giants in 1981. The acting debut in “Boyz n the mons, LeBron James, and was a frequent speaker at principal, chief administra- following season, Robin- Hood.” Singleton’s recent former U.S. President haute couture, but she per- {See NOTABLE DEATHS tor of secondary instruc- son guided the Giants into projects include the FX TV Jimmy Carter, among sisted and went on to expe- on B-5} B-5 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY•LIFESTYLE•HEALTH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 Notable Deaths {Continued of 2019 from B-4} Sunsets churches around the coun- opera star whose passion- brilliant career with Oak- by sex harassment allega- try. Hill worked in every ate soprano voice won her land, highlighted by his 75- tions in 2017, died at his aspect of the Mt. Zion min- four Grammy Awards, the yard interception return for home on a Sunday, said istry, from choir director to National Medal of Arts and a touchdown against Min- Detroit police spokesman 2019 associate minister, labeling the Kennedy Center Honor. nesota that helped the Cpl. Dan Donakowski. of the church as a veritable Norman was a trailblazing Raiders win their first boot camp in evangelism. performer, and one of the Super Bowl following the Ernest Gaines In 2001, he was named sen- rare Black singers to attain 1976 season. He was an Novelist Ernest J. This year, we said goodbye to ior pastor of Calvary Tem- worldwide stardom in the assistant coach for the Gaines, whose childhood ple Pentecostal Holiness opera world, performing at Raiders from 1979-88, was on a small Louisiana plan- friends, family and loved ones. Church, and following the such revered houses like La head coach at Long Beach tation influenced stories of passing of his father; Hill Scala and the Metropolitan State in 1991, coached at took the reins of Mt. Zion Opera, and singing title Jordan High School in The sun has set for them but in 2005. roles in works like “Car- 1994 and returned to the men,” “Aida” and more. Raiders when they moved we will always remember them Diahann Carroll She sang the works of back to Oakland in 1995 as Diahann Carroll, the Wagner, but was not limit- director of staff develop- in love and joy. Oscar-nominated actress ed to opera or classical ment. Brown was a regular and singer who won critical music, performing songs presence around the team by Duke Ellington and oth- during that time, working ers as well. She died from with defensive backs like septic shock and multi- Rod Woodson, Charles Black struggles that grew Sharon Elaine Nickens organ failure secondary to Woodson and Nnamdi Aso- into universal tales of grace Donald Edward Anderson complications of a spinal mugha and in more recent and beauty, died this year at Nola Mae Carter cord injury she suffered in years announcing the the age of 86. The Baton Isaac Forrest McTyeire 2015. She died at Mount team’s picks during the Rouge Area Foundation, Genevieve Shepherd Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital in annual NFL draft. The Hall which sponsors a literary Clarence F. Robinson New York, and was sur- of Fame cornerback who award in Gaines’ honor, John Willie Heath, Jr. rounded by loved ones. helped fuel the Raiders’ confirmed he died in his Patricia A. Watson Bradfield She was 74. success during 12 years on sleep of cardiac arrest at his L. Daniel Williams acclaim as the first Black the field before becoming home in Oscar, Louisiana. William H. Graves woman to star in a non-ser- Elijah Cummings an integral part of the fran- The author of eight books, Andy Rudolph Rooks vant role in a TV series as The Chairman of the chise during his post-play- Gaines was born on a plan- Sharon Woodson-Bryant “Julia,” died of cancer at House Committee on Over- ing career died after a bat- tation in Pointe Coupee Geraldine Elizabeth Dorsey the age of 84. During her sight and Reform and a tle with cancer. He was 78. Parish. His first writing Allen Thomas long career, Carroll earned titan of the U.S. Congress, experience was writing let- Irvin Finley Williams a Tony Award for the musi- John Witherspoon ters for illiterate workers Juanita Stephens Scott cal “No Strings” and an Actor-comedian John who asked him to embel- Lawrence H. Moore, Jr. Academy Award nomina- Witherspoon, who memo- lish their news to far-off Ronald Clifford Clark tion for “Claudine.” But rably played Ice Cube’s relatives. Bayonne, the set- W. Jerome Fisher she was perhaps best father in the “Friday” ting for Gaines’ fiction, Earl A. Pleasant known for her pioneering films, died at the age 77 was actually New Roads, Nedra Ann Gardner work on “Julia.” Carroll this year. The actor had a Louisiana, which Gaines Eleanor Moore played Julia Baker, a nurse prolific career, co-starring left for California when he Odessa B. Washington whose husband had been in three “Friday” films, was 15. Although books William Edward Wilkins killed in Vietnam, in the appearing on “The Wayans were denied him through- Russell D. Walker groundbreaking situation Bros.” television series and out his childhood because Jewel Woods comedy that aired from of Louisiana’s strict segre- John Anthony Pratt 1968 to 1971. She was the Representative Elijah gation, which extended Jonetta Laverne Lewis first to star as someone Cummings (D-MD-7), died even to libraries, he found Althia Whitfield Woullard Mackey other than a servant. In the on a Thursday morning. He the life surrounding him William H. Lee 1980s, she appeared in the was 68. The recipient of 13 rich enough to recollect in W.W. Hamilton long-running prime-time honorary doctoral degrees, story after story through R. Marie Fegan soap opera “Dynasty” for Cummings dedicated his exact and vivid detail. Shirley Higgenbotham Jones three years. More recently, life of service to uplifting Some of his books include Mildred Prothrow she had a number of guest and empowering the people “Of Love and Dust” (1967), Marjorie Laws shots and small roles in TV he was sworn to represent, “Bloodline” (1968), “A Alna “Pearl” Brown series, including playing according to his biography. voicing the grandfather in Long Day in November” LoRetta Malone the mother of Isaiah Wash- He began his career in pub- “The Boondocks” animat- (1971), and “In My Father’s Vera L. Ricketts ington’s character, Dr. Pre- lic service in the Maryland ed series. His film roles House” (1978). Among his Dominic Blackwell ston Burke, on “Grey’s House of Delegates, where included “Vampire in numerous awards, Gaines Jane Carson Walker Anatomy.” he served for 14 years, Brooklyn” and received prestigious grants Edward Lynn Brown becoming the first African “Boomerang,” and he was from the National Endow- LeRoy Joseph Mathews Yussuf J. American in Maryland his- a frequent guest on “Late ment for the Arts and the Clay Evans tory to ascend to the posi- Show with David Letter- Rockefeller and Guggen- Simmonds tion of Speaker Pro Tem. man.” heim Foundations. He held Former Los Angeles Since 1996, Cummings has honorary doctorates from Sentinel Managing Editor, represented Maryland’s 7th John Conyers five colleges and universi- Americas of the Interna- Black community has died. Congressional District in Former U.S. Rep. John ties. tional Federation of Health Several news sources are the U.S. House of Repre- Conyers, one of the Plans. Tyson died unex- reporting that he died from sentatives. Cummings was longest-serving members Bernard Tyson pectedly at the age of 60 in lung cancer at the age of 64. committed to ensuring that Bernard Tyson was the November 2019. Paysinger served the citi- the next generation has first African American to zens of Los Angeles for 41 access to quality healthcare head Kaiser Permanente as Andrew “Boobie” years, focusing on crime and education, clean air CEO when he took that LaVelle Price II and water, and a strong position in 2013, after fill- economy defined by fiscal Andrew “Boobie” ing a number of roles over LaVelle Price II was a well- responsibility. Maya Rock- three decades at the com- eymoore Cummings, the known hip-hop artist in Los pany. Tyson, who worked Angeles and went by the congressman’s wife and at Kaiser Permanente for chairman of the Maryland alias, Deviossi and Young Democratic Committee, Saprano. Price experienced Yussuf J. Simmonds, said her husband’s death commercial success with passed away after several resulted from complica- the rap group Da Hood, years of battling health of Congress whose stance presented by rap star, Mack tions concerning long- on civil rights made him a prevention and community challenges. Simmonds who standing health challenges. 10 in the early 2000’s. engagement as his ultimate has worked with Los Ange- political institution in Washington and in Detroit priorities. While pursuing les Sentinel Executive Pub- his mandate of crime reduc- lisher, Danny J. Bakewell, Willie Brown died this year at the age of Willie Brown estab- 90. He was known as the tion, Paysinger quickly Sr. dating back to the days learned that fostering com- when Danny Sr. was the lished the bump-and-run dean of the Congressional style of defense the Raiders Black Caucus, which he more than 30 years in roles munity trust was equally if president of The Brother- not more important in hood Crusade, was a highly helped found, Conyers including hospital adminis- became one of only six trator and chief operating achieving crime reductions. respected journalist, an Throughout his career, he artist and devoted member Black House members officer, had been on Time when he won his first elec- magazine’s list of the has remained committed to of the Nation of Islam. As the positive improvements managing editor of the tion by just 108 votes in world’s most influential 1964. The race was the people and one of the of Los Angeles’ communi- Sentinel, Simmonds Price was also featured on ties as well as developing became known as a serious beginning of more than 50 “Health Care 50.” Oakland, Mack 10’s hit single “The years of election domi- California-based Kaiser its youth. Serving as the journalist, who interviewed Testimony,” where he sang first assistant chief for the several of Los Angeles top nance. Throughout his Permanente grew under the melodic hook. Price career, Conyers used his Tyson’s leadership from Los Angeles Police Depart- political and community released several independ- ment, Paysinger was the leaders as well as in depth influence to push civil 9.1 million members and ent projects over the years. rights. After a 15-year 174,000 employees to 12.3 director of the office of stories on the challenges of In early November 2019, operations under both Beck those living here locally. fight, he won passage of million members and Price released an independ- used for decades, provided legislation declaring the 218,000 employees, and former Chief William ent LP titled “Elevated.” Bratton. Through his lead- the iconic play in Oak- Rev. Martin Luther King according to the company. Price died after being fatal- Jessye Norman land’s first Super Bowl Jr.’s birthday a national Its network of 17,000 ership of the men and Jessye Norman was a ly shot in Gardena over the woman who patrol the title, and impacted nearly holiday, first celebrated in physicians grew to 23,000, holiday weekend. He was renowned international every player who suited up 1986. He regularly intro- and annual revenue communities, his crime 36-years-old and a father of reduction strategies result- for the team over the past duced a bill starting in increased from $53 billion three children. half-century. Al Davis 1989 to study the harm to more than $82.8 billion. ed in the lowering of crime acquired Brown for the caused by slavery and the Tyson also was on the throughout the city that had Raiders in a trade from possibility of reparations boards of the American Earl C Paysinger not been seen since the Denver in 1967 in one of for slaves’ descendants. Heart Association and Earl C. Paysinger, for- 1950s. After the LAPD, the best moves he made That bill never got past a Salesforce. He was a mem- mer Los Angeles Police Paysinger held a position at during his Hall of Fame House subcommittee. ber of the American Acade- Department ranking officer the University of Southern career running the Raiders. Conyers, among the high- my of Arts and Sciences, and bridge builder between California as the vice presi- Brown went on to have a profile politicians toppled and deputy chairman of the law enforcement and the dent for civic engagement. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-1

By AmAndA Scurlock Alexander and forward Kaepernick could not get on any NFL roster. Carter noted Sports Writer Danilo Gallinari to the how the partnership will allow him to bolster the Inspire Oklahoma City Thun- Change Initiative, a program created by the NFL for so- Lebron James passes Michael Jordan in all-time scorers list der for All-Star forward cial justice. Safety Eric Reid vented his disdain on Twitter, During a 115-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets, Los An- Paul George. The two stating that Carter is helping “the NFL in burying Colin’s geles Lakers forward LeBron James surpassed Michael players are natives to career.” Jordan on the all-time scorers list. James is now in fourth Southern California place with 33,290 career points as of December 20. The and played their first Kawhi Leonard gives backpacks to three school districts game as teammates Briefly after he joined the L.A. Clippers, NBA Cham - during a game against pion forward Kawhi Leonard partnered with the L.A. Clip- the Boston Celtics in pers Foundation and nonprofit organization Baby2baby to late November.

Clippers getting their Stadium in Inglewood Briefly after their

Akron native is now 353 points away from surpassing Lakers icon Kobe Bryant on the list. donate backpacks to the Los Angeles, Moreno Valley, and Chiney and Nneka Ogwumike play for L.A. Sparks Inglewood United School Districts. Leonard announced Before the start of the 2019 WNBA season, the Los his donation at 107th street school. With the help of TV Angeles Sparks acquired forward Chiney Ogwumike blockbuster trade, the Clippers announce their plans to stars Zooey Deschanel, Nicole Richie and Busy Philipps, from the Connecticut Sun in exchange for a first-roundmove from the Staples Center to Inglewood, releasing the he passed out backpacks at the elementary school rendering of a new stadium that will sit 18,500 eager Clip- per fans. The stadium will open in 2024 and will include Simone Biles becoming the most decorated gymnast in team offices, a practice facility, sports medicine clinic and World championships outdoor basketball courts that will be open to the public

Tina Thompson Jersey retirement USC honored the achievements of basketball Hall of Famer Tina Thompson by retiring her no.14 jer- sey. The cer- emony took place when the Women pick in the 2020 draft. She joined her sister, 2016 MVP of Troy bas- Nneka Ogwumike and helped the Sparks to a 22-12 over- ketball team all record. Los Angeles reached the WNBA Semifinals for played against Team USA gymnast Simone Biles earned her 25th the third time in the last four seasons, but lost when the Virginia, the World championship medal in October, beating record- Sun knocked them out of contention. In L.A., Chiney was team Thomp- holder Vitaly Scherbo’s 23 medals. Biles won gold for able to continue working as an EPSN analyst while com- son is head the floor exercise, the all-around and the balance beam; peting in the WNBA. coach of. Dur- she helped Team USA with their fifth consecutive team ing her time with the Women of Troy, she became the fifthtitle. Biles also debuted two gymnastics moves during the Rams in the Super Bowl all-time leading scorer in the history of USC women’s Worlds and was elected Female Olympic Athlete of the The Los Angeles Rams had a thrilling in-season run basketball. Thompson went on to win the first four WNBAYear. which included an eight-game winning streak and com- titles with the Houston Comets. peting in the highest scoring Monday Night Football Carlos Vela Breaks MLS Scoring Record game. Their contending season concluded in a defense- Anthony Davis was traded to the Lakers In his and LAFC’s second season in Major League Over the summer, the Los Angeles Lakers worked to Soccer, Vela broke the record for goals in a season. He build a team around NBA icon LeBron James. The big- finished the season with a record 34 goals and 15 assists, gest roster for a combined record of 49 points, which earned him change the MLS Golden Boot award as the league’s top-scorer came and the Landon Donovan MVP Award. when they trad- Crenshaw boys 4x100 relay team qualifies for state meet ed young The sprinters of the Crenshaw boys track team had a players competitive Brandon run during Ingram, the Spring. Lonzo At the Coli- Ball, seum League and Josh final, they heavy, low-scoring loss to the New England Patriots in Hart for outstepped Super Bowl LIII. The halftime score was 3-0 in favor of All-Star View park the Patriots, there was only one touchdown during the forward and Dorsey game. Veteran quarterback Tom Brady became the oldest Anthony to come in signal caller to with a Super Bowl as the Patriots defeated Davis. He first place the Rams 13-3. has made huge strides since the beginning of the season; with a 42.93s his 27.7 points per game is currently fifth in the league. In time. The Carson Girls Track Team wins 6th consecutive City December, Davis made a season high of 50 points when Cougars ad- Championship the Lakers played against the Minnesota Timberwolves. vanced to the The Carson high school girls track and field squad City Section paced several events during the City Section Champion- Coco Gauff’s run at Wimbledon Champion- ship. Carson sprinter Ryan Lacefield came in first place Teen pro tennis player Cori ships, where for the 200m and the 400m. Justina Graham dominated “Coco” Gauff made head- they came in the 300 hurdles. Indiah Turner earned first place in the lines after upsetting her idol third with a 42.91s time. Their time allowed them to travel Venus Williams in straight to Clovis for the State Prelims where they came in 19th sets. Gauff moved to defeat with a 42.63s time. Slovakian player Magdalena Rybarikova in the next round. Joyciline Jepkosgei: Won the TCS New York City Her thrilling run was cut short Marathon when she was defeated by Si- Kenya was well represented during the TCS New York mona Halep in the round of 16. Gauff is currently ranked 68 in the WTA.

Jay Z’s partnership with the NFL/controversy Shawn “Jay Z” Carter’s company Roc Nation part- triple jump and second place in the long jump. The Colts nered with the NFL to provide entertainment for the Su- also finished first the 4x100m and came second inthe per Bowl and 4x400m. other events. The partner- Paul George and Kawhi Leonard going to the Clippers ship was not After a pertinacious run in the NBA Playoffs, the well received Clippers shocked the league by signing reigning NBA because activ- champion Kawhi Leonard to a four-year, $141 million ist and quar- City marathon. In her very first marathon, long distance contract. The Clippers also traded guard Shai Gilgeous- terback Colin {See Top Stories C-2} C-2 LASENTINEL.NET SPORTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019

By AmAndA Scurlock Team. He is also a member of Students Deserves where he Honors Student Athletes of the Year Sports Writer helped interview and choose the new principal. Allen is Ryan Lacefield - Carson High Honors Student Athletes of the Year Sprinter Ryan Lacefield is the 2019 City Section Champion of the 200m and the 400m. She is also a mem- Kinsley Washington - UCLA Softball player Kinsley Washington hit the RBI

ber of the girls 4x100m and 4x400m. She was able to reach the CIF State Prelims this year. Lacefield took three Advance Placement classes. also the sports commissioner at L.A. High. Jordan Blackman - West Point Kimaya Lampkin - View Park His contending talents on offense and defense at St. Kimaya Lampkin plays volleyball and rugby for View Genevieve High School got him an offer for the West single to help the UCLA women’s softball team Park. Competing in rugby allowed her to travel to Tanza- win the 2019 Women’s Softball World Series. She is also a member of the Student Athletic Council, the African Student Union, The Physician’s Assis- tant Club, and the Black Health Public Organization.

Blake Shepherd - Cathedral Blake Shepherd got accepted into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). During his time at Cathe-

nia, the Philippines, Japan and other countries. Kimaya also plays rugby for the Belmont Shore Rugby Football Point football team. He is a student ambassador for lead- team. She also creates bags to donate to the homeless ership, ethics, and diversity in STEM (LEADS) where he mentors youth. Blackman is also involved with Team Im- Jonah Edmond - Crenshaw pact where a kid with a disability is welcomed to a team. With a 3.5 GPA, Jonah Edmond had the highest GPA of the Crenshaw football team. Through the Upward Bound Sydney Blevins - Hamilton dral, he ran track and was the president of the National Program, he was able to take college courses like sign lan- Hamilton girls basketball player Sydney Blevins has a Honor Society. He also volunteered at School on Wheels guage and astronomy. Edmond also is a praise dancer at and tutored students in his Advance Placement Calculus his church. class.

Tyrah Lacy - LACES Volleyball player Tyrah Lacy led her team without a coach as they made a deep run in the playoffs this past season. She has enrolled in nine AP classes and is the se- nior co-president and Black Student Union vice president.

3.2 GPA and is a member of the BSU. During the 2018- 2019 season, she helped the team to a 25-7 overall record. This lifted the Yankees to the Open Division playoffs. Blevins also plays the upright bass for the school orches- tra.

Elijah Dobson - Dorsey Elijah Dobson helped the Dorsey Dons baseball team have an unde- feated record in the Coliseum Q’Marr Allen - Los Angeles League. He has Senior running back Q’Marr Allen was recently a 3.4 GPA and named on the CIF City Section Division III All-City First was a member of the FOX mentor program. This led him to get- ting an interior design intern- runner Joyciline Jepkosgei not only won the TCS Mara- cord in the Western league. Fairfax ultimately defeated ship. Clubs and thon, but beat Mary Keitany. Keitany is the world record Westchester 60-53 to win the City Section Open Division organizations holder in a women-only marathon. Jepkosgei finished Championships. Anderson soon committed to play for the that Dobson is involved in include the Young, Black with a 2:22:38, the second fastest in the women’s open USC men’s basketball team, where he averages 5.0 points Scholars Program, the BSU, the 100 Black Men and the division in the history of the New York Marathon and 3.1 rebounds per game. Brotherhood Crusade

Fairfax alum Ethan Anderson committing to USC Gardena Football in the State Playoffs Morgan Redford - Morningside During his senior season with the Fairfax Lions boys The Gardena Panthers football team had a season of Morgan Redford plays basketball team, he averaged 20.8 points and 6.2 rebounds. basketball and volleyball, she also is a cheerleader. She recently took two AP classes and works with the Morningside ASB. As a leader of the basket- ball team, Redford had to teach younger players about the sport. She also is an intern for Writegirl, an organization that teaches young girls about creative writing.

Ingvar Moseley - Cal State LA Hurdler Ingvar Moseley earned the U.S. Track and ups and downs. After starting their season with a five- Field and Cross Country game winning streak, Gardena suffered a series of tough Coaches Association All- losses during Marine League play. Through it all, they Academic honors. He also earned a second seed in the City Section Division III play- won the California Collegiate offs. They beat the undefeated Marquez Gladiators 14-8 to Athletic Association (CCAA) win the Division III City Section Championship and they All-Academic Award. Mose- then qualified for the Division 7-AA State playoffs. After ley also won the CCAA defeating Francis Parker of San Diego 27-13, Gardena fell Championships in the 110 to the Lincoln Mustangs of San Francisco 35-26 in the hurdles. He helped the Lions go 27-2 and have an undefeated re- title game. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-2 BEST FILMS OF 2019

“Little Women” BY DWIGHT BROWN Best Actors (****)– Actress NNPA Newswire Film Critic • Robert DeNiro = turned director, Greta “The Irishman” Gerwig gives the • Daniel Kaluuya = Look back on the most noteworthy films of 2019 classic Louisa May “Queen & Slim” and they all display a diverse array of superb talent— Alcott Civil War • Eddie Murphy = in front of and behind the camera. novel her own femi- “Dolemite Is My Name” These movies entertained, educated and often nist spin with relat- • Robert Pattinson = inspired us. They challenged our opinions. They made able three-dimen- “The Lighthouse” us contemplate our fate and become more aware of sional characters. Fiery relationships among sisters, par- • Adam Sandler = the world around us. ents and friends. Feels like you’re on a long buggy ride “Uncut Gems” Enjoy. with lots of bumps in the road. Superb performances by Eddie Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet and Laura Dern. Murphy “Marriage Best Actresses Best Films Story” (****) – Writer/director Noah “Booksmart” (***1/2) – Two coeds (Beanie Feldstein • Awkwafina = “The Baumbach captures and Kaitlyn Dever), high-school outcasts, find refuge in Farewell” the angst of thir- their close friendship. Animated performances. Funny and • Cynthia Erivo = tysomethings (Adam thoughtful dialogue. Astute comic direction by first-time “Harriet” Driver, Scarlett filmmaker and noted actress, Olivia Wilde. Who knew • Lupita Nyong’o = Johansson) going nerdy teen angst could be hilarious? “Us” through what should “Dolemite Is My Name” (****) – King of comedy • Alfre Woodard = have been a friendly “Clemency” D-I-V-O-R-C-E that turns into a war of threats, betrayals • Renee Zellweger = and raw emotions. As primal in ways as “Who’s Afraid of “Judy” Virginia Woolf?” Full of life at its worst and people strug- gling to take their next steps. Alfre Woodard “Queen & Slim” (****) – Easily the most talked about Black movie of the year. Director Best Supporting Actors Melina Matsoukas • Jamie Foxx = (HBO’s “Insecure”) “Just Mercy” and screenwriter • Aldis Hodge = Jamie Lena Waithe (TV’s “Clemency” Foxx “Master of None”) • Joe Pesci = “The weave a very modern Irishman” crime tale and a • Brad Pitt = “Once poignant love story together. Hints of social relevance are Upon a Time in Holly- threaded in. Lovers on the run are played by Daniel Kalu- wood” Eddie Murphy rises like a phoenix in this oh-so- uya and Jodie Turner-Smith. So thoughtful. So cool. So • Bokeem Wood- hysterical ode to comedian and pioneering indie filmmak- romantic. bine = “Queen & er, Rudy Ray Moore. Dream team cast includes: Keegan- “Uncut Gems” (****) – A gregarious, Jewish NYC Slim” Michael Key, Craig Robinson, Tituss Burgess, Wesley jeweler (Adam San- Snipes, Mike Epps and scene stealer Da’Vine Joy Ran- dler) is deep in debt Best Supporting Actresses dolph. to thugs. His schemes • Indya Moore = “The Farewell” (***1/2) – An Asian family handles dig him into a deeper “Queen & Slim” the last-chapter of hole. Gritty, sewer- • Florence Pugh = life process with level urban drama “Little Women” charm to spare. written and directed • Da’Vine Joy Ran- Writer/director Lulu by the very talented brothers Benny and Josh Safdie. San- dolph = “Dolemite Is My Wang digs into her dler deserves an Oscar nom. Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, Name” own experiences in a Julia Fox and LaKeith Stanfield round out a powerhouse • Jennifer Lopez = premise and script cast. “Hustlers” filled with colorful • Shuzhen Zhao = kin folk. Star turns by Best Directors “The Farewell” Awkwafina, Shuzhen • Noah Baumbach = Zhao and Tzi Ma make the characters lifelike. Da’Vine Joy Randolph “Harriet” (***) – Depicting the legendary life of the “Marriage Story” courageous abolitionist Harriet Tubman is a task few are • Robert Eggers = “The Lighthouse” Best • Greta Gerwig = “Little Women” Screenplays • Melina Matsoukas = • “Ad Astra” = James “Queen & Slim” Gray, Ethan Gross • Martin Scorsese = “The • “The Farewell” = Irishman” Melina Matsoukas Lulu Wang • “The Lighthouse” = Best First Films Max Eggers, Robert Eggers • Laure de Clermont- • “Little Women” = Tonnerre = “The Mustang” Greta Gerwig • Mati Diop = Lena Waithe • “Queen & Slim” = “Atlantics” Lena Waithe • Melina Matsoukas = “Queen & Slim” worthy of. Director Kasi Lemmons (“Eve’s Bayou”) is the • Olivia Wilde = “Books- chosen one. Her epic bio tale catalogs the inhumanity and mart” Best Cinematography humanity of the 1800s. Cynthia Erivo (“Widows”) infuses • Phillip Youmans = • “1917” = Roger Tubman’s spirit in every frame. Terence Blanchard’s emo- “Burning Cane” Phillip Youmans Deakins tionally charged musical score is haunting. • “Atlantics” = Claire “The Irishman” (****) – Martin Scorsese, Robert Mathon Best Foreign Language Films • “The Irishman” = DeNiro, Joe • “Ash Is Purest White” Rodrigo Prieto Pesci and Al • “Atlantics” • “The Lighthouse” = Pacino team up • “Corpus Christi” Jarin Blaschke for an impressive • “Les Misérables” • “Queen + Slim” = crime/drama/ • “Transit” thriller about a “Atlantics” Pete Beaudreau man who pur- Best Pete Beaudreau portedly mur- dered Jimmy Documentaries Hoffa. Brilliant • “After Parkland” Best Animation/CGI performances. • “Miles Davis: The • “Frozen II” Strong direction, writing and editing. Ingenious use of Birth of the Cool” • “How to CGI. The crowning achievement of Scorsese’s career. • “David Crosby: Train Your Drag- “The Lighthouse” (****) – Two workers (Robert Pat- Remember My Name” on: The Hidden tinson and Willem Dafoe) and a bunch of seagulls are • “Pavarotti” World” engaged in a melodramatic relationship at a desolate New • “Tony Morrison: The • “I Lost My England lighthouse, circa 1890s. Brutal allegory. Totally Pieces I Am” Body” engaging. Direc- • “Toy Story tor/writer Robert 4” Eggers and co- writer Max Eggers make riv- eting cinema on {See BEST a black and FILMS OF 2019 white canvas on C-4} (cinematograph- er Jarin Blaschke). Tony Morrison C-4 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown & More Spread Holiday Cheer at TDE’s Annual Free Concert + Toy Drive Giveaway

BY BERTRAM KELLER single “Floating" off his lat- victory. styled play area equipped Contributing Writer est album “Crash Talk.” December 19, 2019— with video game truck, Soon after, Compton native, day two consisted of the snow machine for sledding, Heavy hitting record Roddy Ricch was intro- Toy Drive & Giveaway, free food, merchandise label Top Dawg Entertain- duced; fresh off his No. 1 hosted by TDE manage- giveaways, and even free ment (TDE) celebrated debut album on the Bill- Christmas early at the Nick- board 200, whom per- erson Gardens 6th annual formed hit singles “Ballin” Toy Drive & Giveaway. and “The Box.” The complimentary two- Chris Brown concluded day event congregated at the special guest segment of the Nickerson Gardens’ the show by arranging Boys & Girls club located steadfast dance moves in the Watts district of Los while electrifying the crowd Angeles. with chart-topping songs Supporters of all ages like “Heat” and “No Guid- lined up as early as 9:00 ance.” Not to mention, a.m. with the assurance of Brown produced a standout free entry, under the condi- dance sequence that showed tion that each person in athleticism and an everlast- attendance bring at least ing style notably resembling one unwrapped toy to Michael Jackson’s classic donate for local families. routine. The lines upon entry Finally, the day’s main extended blocks around the attraction: a hooded, corner; all carrying toys in Kendrick Lamar inconspic- hand, queuing up to deposit PHOTO BERTRAM KELLER uously walked on the stage, their donation. Attendees TDE artist Reason makes his way to the stage at TBE’s dressed in leather black brought sizeable actions Annual Toy Drive. boots, baggy denim jeans, figures, clothes, or cash 10,000+ in attendance, Los formed his summer smash and a casual blue hooded donations placed in dispos- Angeles city councilmem- “Uno.” sweatshirt. K-Dot has rela- able hefty bags that were ber Joe Buscaino intro- Soulful lyrists like Rea- tively been quiet since his PHOTO BERTRAM KELLER later gifted to families the duced Jay Rock, and son, Lance Skiiwalker, Isa- Grammy Award-winning Jay Rock hosts TDE’s 6th Annual Charity event in Watts. next day. praised him for “never for- iah Rasshad and SIR contin- album “Damn.” In kind, the ued to boost the energy. crowd erupted given this ment and financial repre- eye cares services for those Reason delivered traditional rare appearance by the cur- sentative Big B. Local fam- who need examination. hip-hop tone, along with an rent ‘God MC’ to perform ilies lined up to receive Families left the event with aggressive dynamism to the cult classic song “B---h brand new shoes, clothes, carts full of toys and some hype the crowd. Lance Ski- Don’t Kill My Vibe.” Soon toys, and an assortment of food for the week. It was iwalker and Isaiah Rasshad after, Jay Rock and TDE merchandise. The successful two-day event, grassy field was trans- special thanks to the TDE formed into a carnival family.

PHOTO BERTRAM KELLER Chris Brown makes surprise appearance at TDE’s Annual Toy Drive.

A massive stage with getting where he came the distinct TDE logo stood from," and acknowledged PHOTO BERTRAM KELLER in the center of a grassy him for “doing right for the Kendrick Lamar makes rare appearance at TDE’s Annual field, encircled by multiple community.” Chairty event in Watts. family-owned food trucks The main show com- that were neatly parked menced with Jay Rock along a fenced-off area; as introducing TDE artist, well as, promotional booths singer and songwriter, concerning light medical Zacari whom opened the training, flu shots, and a show with contemporary plethora of merchandise songs like “Don’t Trip” and PHOTO BERTRAM KELLER giveaways. his acclaimed Kendrick TBE’s AB-Soul gives dynamic performance at TDE’s Annu- Grammy Award-win- Lamar collaboration al Toy Drive. ning artist and Nickerson “Love.” Next on the card, Gardens native, Jay Rock Nickerson Gardens’ very touched the heart of many Kendrick Lamar shared the hosted day one of the two- own Ambjaay rocked the by simmering alternative stage to perform their cele- day event, in which kicked stage by jumping in and out and soulful vibrations, brated collaborations; such off around 4:00 PM. With of the crowd while he per- which created a harmonic as, “Rotation 112th” and peace throughout the audi- “King’s Dead.” Jay Rock ence. closed the show with the hit Inglewood native, SiR, single “Win,” a bold state- showcased his alternate- ment of Black excellence universe by providing that hints at Black power PHOTO BERTRAM KELLER amazing stylistic shifts all and militant ideals through Roddy Ricch blazes the stage at TDE’s Annual Toy Drive. the while rooted to the tradi- tional R&B genre; accord- ingly, creating an intoxicat- ing atmosphere of poetic love sounds for the crowd. Ab-Soul blessed the stage with effortless exuber- ance, and wowed the audi- ence with firecracker rap lyrics spilling over raw boom bap instrumentals. And provided a juxtapose spiritual introspective accompanied with baffling punch lines. The first of several guest performances was rap artist Swae Lee, who per- formed smash hits like “No Type” and “Black Beatles.” Swae’s energetic nature was evident as he flared around the stage, submerging the microphone in a sea of fans to jointly perform. Tyga swiftly cycled in to rap pop- {Continued BEST FILMS OF 2019 from C-3} ular anthems; such as, “Go Other Great Films Loko,” “Taste” and his lat- est single “Macarena.” “1917,” “Ad Astra,” “Avengers: Endgame,” “The Beach Bum,” “Giant Little The prodigal Black Hip- Ones,” “Good Boys,” “A Hidden Life,” “Hotel Mumbai,” “Hustlers,” “The Mus- pie representative, School- tang,” “Never Grow Old,” “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” “The Report,” “Rocketman,” boy Q, arrived in the midst “Sauvage,” “Skin,” “Us,” “The Two Popes,” “Woman at War.” of the special guest appear- ances, and gave a standout HAPPY HOLIDAYS performance of acclaimed THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 www.lasentinel.net D-1

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett director of the USC Cecil Murray Center for Communi- Religion Editor ty Engagement and as director of Community Initiatives at the USC’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture. Several ministries and individuals headlined the news in the faith community during Reid Temple, a mega-church with more than 18,000 2019. The following highlights some of the popular stories in the Sentinel Religion section. members worshipping in a 3,000-seat, 140,000 square- feet sanctuary. The church also operates 80+ ministries, Tulloss Heads Baptist Ministers Conference an elementary school, a private college, an edifice in The Baptist Ministers Conference (BMC) Laurel, Maryland, and are preparing to purchase a $60 of Los Angeles and Southern California elected million senior citizens home. the Rev. K.W. Tulloss as president on Jan. 14. “Dr. Washington created a ministry that is par ex- The pastor of Weller Street Missionary Baptist cellence. He took that church from a very small mem- Church in Los Angeles, Tulloss most recently bership to where it is today,” said Whitlock. “It is an served as a vice president of the 100-year-old incredible place to do worship and I am just so grateful organization. to God for this opportunity.” “The conference will continue to serve as a preparation institute that will focus on building Nearly 2 Million Muslims Gather in Mecca Ahead of the Hajj the capacity of pastors and ministers. We have Saudi Arabia says more than 1.8 million Muslims from around the world have ar- an exciting agenda that’s going to help preserve rived in the country to take part in the hajj pilgrimage on Aug. 9. According to the As- and build on the foundation that was laid by our sociated Press, the director general of Passports, Gen. Suleiman al-Yehya, said close to previous leadership. I expect great things with God’s help from the Baptist Ministers 970,000 male and 868,000 female pilgrims had already arrived by Aug. 6. In total, more Conference,” said Tulloss. than twomillion people, including Saudis and expatriate residents of the kingdom, are expected to take part this year. FKCP III Unveils Allen Crabbe Court Muslims are required to perform the five-day hajj once in their lifetime. The pilgrim- The Frederick K.C. Price III Christian Schools officially named their Youth Activ- age is meant to draw the faithful closer to God. ity Center court after NBA star and alumni Allen Crabbe on March 20. The Brooklyn The Saudi government has spent billions of dollars to improve the safety of the pil- Nets player, who attended grimage in recent years, particularly in Mina, where the deadliest incidents have oc- FKCP from the age of curred. 12-weeks-old to his high school graduation, also do- Community Tributes Held for Murray nated a significant amount on his 90th Birthday in 2018 to keep the institu- Hundreds of people from throughout tion operating. the country descended on L.A. to celebrate “This is a time of re- the 90th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. joicing. We are all here on “Chip” Murray during a worship service at one accord to celebrate this Holy Trinity AME Church in Long Beach young man and his accom- on Sept. 20, and a reception at USC on Sept. plishments. I thank you, 26. Both occasions attracted overflowing Lord, for his dedication, crowds expressing their love and respect for his hard work and his com- Murray’s legacy. mitment to excellence,” The legendary theologian, who served said Crabbe’s uncle, Pastor 27 years as pastor of the historic First AME Fred K. Price, Jr., during Church of Los Angeles, led thousands to his opening prayer. Christ and guided Angelenos through the Crabbe remarked that it pain of the 1992 civil unrest. Currently, was simply his love of God and his family that influenced him to contribute the finances. Murray holds the position of the John R. “I did this out of the goodness of my heart for God, my family and my grandparents and Tansey Chair of Christian Ethics in the School of Religion at the University of Southern aunt who founded this school. The legacy that they have built over the years has been California. amazing,” said Crabbe. “The platform that I have is about giving back and letting the He is also a senior fellow of USC’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture and is the younger generation know that it’s not about the fame or money, but what you do with all chairman and namesake of the USC Cecil Murray Center for Civic Engagement. you have.” West Angeles COGIC Signs Blockbuster Deal to Improve Crenshaw Corridor Franklin Marks 25+ Years in Gospel Music West Angeles Church of God in Christ (WACOGIC) closed a deal on Oct. 2, to sell Kirk Franklin has ruled gospel music via singing, writing and producing for more some of its properties with the guarantee that future uses will improve, beautify and than a quarter-century. His songs have earned 12 Grammy Awards, 43 Stellar Awards, revitalize the Crenshaw Corridor. The arrangement also enables WACOGIC to build its nine NAACP Image Awards, four Billboard Music Family Life Center, pay off the mortgage on the Awards, three BET Awards, and an American Music WACOGIC Cathedral, and establish a financial Award. reserve. During an exclusive interview with the Sentinel “We know of the tremendous value our prop- in March 2019, he emphasized that the message in erty holds, not just financially, but its importance every song remains the same – the incredible power to our community. We count it a blessing to have of God. our properties developed in a manner that will “That’s always important for me so that people beautify the Crenshaw Corridor and provide re- will understand that I’m a gospel artist and share the sources and opportunities to the community,” good news of Jesus Christ in every format and way said Bishop Charles E. Blake. that I can,” said Franklin, who released the track, The transaction was negotiated to include “Love Theory,” in January and launched the album restrictions on the future use of the properties. in May. Nuisance businesses, including, but not limited “I’m just doing what is authentic to me and I try to bars, cannabis businesses and strip clubs will to do what is true to me and try to communicate how never be permitted. In addition, the deal will big the God I’m talking about is and how relevant the close in phases, which will allow West Angeles conversation of God is within culture. That is very, to continue to occupy its North Campus facilities very important to me. The message of the Gospel and the message of God’s hope are while the Family Life Center is being built. for everyone and anyone. I’m very appreciative for the opportunity to have the chance to “Paying off the Cathedral’s mortgage ensures that the Crenshaw Corridor will forever speak God’s great name,” explained Franklin. have a house of worship that cares about its community,” said Blake.

Wesson Dedicates Archbishop Carl Bean Square Church Comes to the ‘Shaw’ at 14th Annual Taste of Soul Making a bold move on behalf of LGBTQ recognition, L.A. City Council President The Spirit of the Lord enveloped 39th St. and Crenshaw Blvd. at the TOS Brenda Herb J. Wesson designated the intersection of Jefferson Blvd. and Sycamore Ave. in Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage as vocalists and choirs rocked the corner with powerful, South Los Angeles as Archbishop Carl Bean Square. inspirational music. Bean, a leading national The stage, sponsored by LIVEFREE and the Black Leadership Aids Coalition, opened advocate for lesbian, gay, the first half with talent recruited by Pastor Kelvin Sauls of Sauls Enterprises and Ricardo bisexual, transgender and Mowatt of Mowatt Entertainment. queer persons, was recog- Christian comedian J-Red returned as emcee and kept the audience entertained with nized for founding Unity his clean comedy jokes and ticket giveaways to upcoming events around the city. Then, Fellowship Church of Christ the performances began and the crowd enthusiastically responded to selections by Pastor (UFC) in 1982 and the Mi- Desmond Pringle, vocalist Angela Polk, song stylist Shari Demby, Starquest finalist Ta - nority AIDS Project (MAP) meca DeVant, the Crenshaw High School Elite Choir, Jubilant Voices of Holman United in 1985. Methodist Church and the Unity Fellowship, of- L.A. Inner City Mass Choir. ten noted as the first Black Headlining the second church for LGBTQ persons, half of the program were War- has grown to more than 16 ryn and Erica Campbell’s My affiliates in the U.S. and the Block Family, which featured Caribbean. MAP offers pre- several dynamic vocalists, vention, care and treatment including gospel superstars services for low-income Af- Mary Mary, comprised of rican American and Latino individuals at a high risk or living with the HIV/AIDS virus. Erica and her sister, Tina. The Bean, who was unable to attend, sent a message expressing thanks and charged the lineup included The Walls crowd to “demand that women have the right to control their own bodies. There must be Group, Lena Byrd Miles, prison reform, access to education, immigration reform, voting rights, transgender rights, JoiStaRR, Toni Estes and LBGTQ rights and an end to police brutality and the current climate of racism in this James McGee and The Choir. country right now,” wrote Bean. “To all of us, all hands on deck!” Danny Bakewell, Sr., TOS creator and Sentinel execu- Whitlock Heads East to Reid Temple AME Church tive publisher, said, “We aim The Rev. Mark E. Whitlock, Jr. is the new pastor of Reid Temple – one of the largest to spotlight the best of L.A. churches in the AME denomination - in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Bishop James L. Davis, gospel at the Brenda Marsh- presiding prelate of the AME Second Episcopal District, on July 11. Whitlock succeeds Mitchell stage and this year’s the Rev. Dr. Lee Washington, who retired after leading the congregation since 1989. artists brought a Holy Ghost As the pastor of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church in Irvine, Whitlock led the largest party to Crenshaw Boule- predominately African American church in Orange County. Also, he served as executive vard!” D-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019

By rev. dr. kelvin CalloWay laptop computer. Oprah’s staFF and Wire report high praise and worship, Pastor, Bethel AME – L.A. favorite things were appro- united prayer, prayer for priate things for teachers. Love, Peace and Hap- the sick, prayer for debt Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11 Not only did Oprah’s piness Family Christian cancellation and the Word “Favorite Things” show Fellowship Church will of God from various lo- What is it that makes give me goose bumps, but host two New Year’s cal Eve ministers,” said Bishop Christmas, Christmas for this text gives me goose Celebrations on Tuesday, Martin, who added that he COURTESY PHOTO you? I have learned along bumps as well. As these Dec. 31, announced Bishop will also share “a power- Bishop Leon Martin life’s way that there are dif- wise men followed the Leon and Dr. Jacqueline ful word and praying for ferent things for different star to where the young Martin. special needs and for new miss this spectacular ser- people that make Christ- child and his mother The first service takes directions for the coming vice on New Year’s Eve. mas, Christmas. What were, they brought Je- place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 year.” “Come expecting God makes Christmas for some, COURTESY PHOTO sus a few of their favorite p.m., at the Compton loca- Inviting the public to to move as we pray the may not make Christ- Pastor Kelvin T. Calloway things. They brought him tion, 400 S. Santa Fe Ave. attend, Martin noted, “We old year out and the New mas, Christmas for others. gold, and frankincense, The second service will be look forward to 2020 for a Year in. Rather than mak- Fruitcake and eggnog watch valued at $2,475, a and myrrh (vv.7-11). held from 9 p.m. to 12 mid- new beginning. Newness ing a new resolution, come does it for me. When I was Sony Bravia LX900 HDTV Their favorite things night at Los Angeles loca- of life is always available celebrate the Lord with us!” younger, it was mincemeat valued at $3,600 and a seemed odd gifts for a tion at 4951 S. Figueroa St. through the Lord Jesus For information, call pie. For some, it is carol- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. child, but were appropri- “This will be a time of Christ. You don’t want (800)to 757-6552. ing and for others, it is the But, the 2004 “Favorite ate for a king. Gold, the Christmas tree that makes Things Show” was more metallurgic choice of roy- Christmas, Christmas or memorable. She brought alty; frankincense, an ex- gifts under the tree or keys 300 teachers from ev- pensive incense used in to that new car, or new ery state and gave them a offerings in the temple; staFF and Wire report house. And then for others, few of her favorite things. and myrrh, an expensive Christmas ain’t Christmas Among them were a perfume used in the anoint- Praise Party 2019 without the one you love. Burberry quilted jacket ing oil of the high priest. kicks-off on Tuesday, Dec. Sisters and brothers, and cashmere scarf, a Perhaps that’s the mes- 31, at 10:30 p.m., at The Christmas ain’t Christmas Dell 30” flat screen- sage tele of the season - that Liberty Church, 14725 S. without a few of our fa- vision, a Maytag Nep- whatever gift we give ought Gramercy Pl., in Gardena. vorite things, which have tune washer and dryer, a to be fit for a king. What - According to Pastor a way of making us feel Dunne and Burke croco- ever gift we give ought to David Cross, the Music better. They make us feel dile leather duffle bag,be an appropriate gift in re- Ministry of TLC sponsors better because they are our an all- expense-paid trip sponse to the gift that God the service and the theme COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO favorite things and they are to an Arizona resort, and gave the world. For God is “O Sing Unto the Lord Pastor David Cross Zaneta Brown our favorite things because a Movado ribbon watch. so loved the world that a New Song; Let every- they are appropriate things. While these were He gave the only begot- thing that has Breath Praise “Praise Party 2019 will will perform led by Minister During “Oprah Win- things that Oprah said ten Son (John 3:16). God the Lord” based on Psalm feature Zaneta “Motha” Carl Hairston and Veronica frey’s Favorite Things teachers could not af- gave God’s favorite thing 96:1 and Psalm 150:6. Brown, a psalmist and re- Adiekweh, director. Also, Show,” she shared with ford on their salary, she when He gave us Jesus. “We extend an open cording artist; Alex James, Pastor Curtiss Armour will the audience a few of her also gave them some And when the dog bites, invitation to the commu- spoken word artist; James share a message as well favorite things. Among the things that teachers could when the bee stings, when nity-at-large to join us as Sims and Sisters United, as Pastor Cross. Break- gifts she gave them were not afford to be without. you’re feeling sad, just we celebrate the goodness and our very own Dr. “Lady fast will be served follow- a pair of Jessica Leigh She gave them each remember God’s favorite of God’s grace and mercy Rose” Neale,” he said. ing the worship service. diamond earrings valued a $500 gift certificate thing, to then you won’t feel throughout the year 2019,” In addition, the TLC To learn more, call at $1,900, a Philip Stein Office Max to purchaseso sad. Amen, Amen, and said Cross. 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