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AP PHOTO/DEAN HARE AP PHOTO/KEVORK DJANSEZIAN PHOTOS BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS UCLA forward Tyler Honeycutt (23) UCLA's Billy Knight The funeral service for legendary civil rights leader John Mack, was held at West Angeles Church of God In Christ on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Inset Photo: Portrait of By aManda ScurlOck tives. Honeycutt attended double-doubles that sea- John Mack by Mohammed Mubarak. Sports Writer Sylmar High School beforeson, leading all the Pac-10 he attended UCLA fromfreshmen with that number. The UCLA Bruins re- 2009-2011. In high school, In 2011, Honeycutt was By talley MOrtOn A prominent leader from Atlanta to North cently lost two former -bashe excelled in basketballdrafted by the Sacramento Sentinel Intern wherever he went, Mack Carolina. Mack’s activism ketball standouts in a spanand volleyball. ESPN alsoKings in the second round was well known for his and dedication to improv- of a week. Former Sacra- ranked him the No. 4 smalland was with the organi- Friends, family, and transformative work with ing the livelihood of others mento Kings player Tylerforward in the country at the zation until 2013. Over colleagues came together the Los Angeles Urban was mentioned throughout Honeycutt, 27, was foundtime. two seasons, he played this Tuesday to remem- League, which he revi- the service. dead after exchanging gun- Honeycutt had a strong 24 games averaging 1.2 ber civil rights leader talized and used to aid Upon entering the West fire with police at his homefreshmen season with the points, 1.0 rebounds. John Wesley Mack (1937- 100,000 people annually. Angeles Church of God in in Sherman Oaks on Friday.Bruins, leading UCLA in Knight was a standout 2018). He made a tremendous Christ on Tuesday morn- On Sunday, Billy Knight,blocks with 1.2 blocks per player from Westchester in The funeral service for impact on the Los Ange- ing, people of all back- 39, passed away in Phoenix.game; he finished the sea- the late 1990’s, getting All Mack was held at West les community and others grounds embraced in love. Both deaths have beenson with 31. He also led the L.A. City first team honors Angeles Church of God around the nation. His leg- Until the moment that the ruled as suicides and bothBruins in rebounds with 6.5 and Christ, in South L.A. acy stretches from Wash- victims were Southland -na per game. He gathered four {See UCLA A-8} on Tuesday, July 10. ington, D.C. to Michigan, {See MACK A-9}

Special tO the Sentinel A Los Angeles native who was raised in Watts, On Tuesday, July 3, Adams was the son of an the longtime manager of African American mother legendary musician Ray and Jewish father. - Ad Charles and former Chair- ams’ father was a local man of the Board of The businessman who owned Ray Charles Foundation, Gold’s Furniture store on Joe Adams died at the age Central Ave. during the of 94 in Los Angeles. late 1960s and 70s, and it Charles and Adams was from him that Adams designed and built the attained his keen sense for RPM International of- business and the astute fice and studios on Wash- value of money. AP PHOTO AP PHOTO ington Boulevard in Los During the 1940s, as a Congresswoman Former FLOTUS Angeles. As the CEO in teenager Adams was the Maxine Waters. Michelle Obama. charge of RPM Interna- first African American tional, Admas supervised deejay at the Art Gro- By Manny OtikO country. Over the weekend the many activities of the PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ADAMS FAMILY AND RAY CHARLES FOUNDATION gan owned Santa Mon- California Black Media it was revealed that Mi- parent company, includ- Joe Adams ica based radio station chael Selyem, a gang pros- ing its business holdings KOWL-AM. Within two The San Bernardino ecutor, made hateful com- and publishing companies, the activities of the Ray details from stage lights toyears, Adam’s daily radio County District Attorney's ments about former first Hurricane Irma hits Florida Tangerine and Racer Mu- Charles Orchestra and theCharles’ wardrobe--which show was the #1 rated Office has become- em lady Michelle Obama and sic. His work with Charles Raelettes. Adams produced he personally designed for deejay show in Los An- broiled in a scandal that Rep. Maxine Waters. extended to Ray Charles Ray Charles’ numerous -ap not only Charles but thegeles. During an era when is symptomatic of the po- Enterprises, which covered pearances overseeing every Raelettes as well. {See ADAMS A-8} litical problems facing this {See WATERS A-8}

By Jennifer BihM By Jennifer BihM County via three grants to Contributing Writer Contributing Writer support the development of affordable apartments The Los Angeles Coun- “Accessible, afford- and related infrastructure ty Board of Supervisors able housing is the glue projects in the County’s recently approved the final that keeps communities unincorporated areas, said environmental impact re- together,” said Supervisor county officials. The proj- port for the Consolidated Mark Ridley-Thomas, in ects will generate more Correctional Treatment light of a recent grant to than 320 new affordable Los Angeles County for apartments in a region affordable housing. beset by “skyrocketing “Right now, we are housing costs”, they said. AP FILE PHOTO seeing too many of our “Countless residents in Members of the group Reform L.A. Jails, said neighbors struggling to the unincorporated areas a planned expansion to Downtown Los Angeles’ make ends meet. Through FILE PHOTO of my district have experi- Men’s Central Jail is a “wasteful spending of over diverse investments in Supervisor Mark Ridley enced skyrocketing rental $2.2 billion for an already failing jail system.” the development of af- Thomas (above) said that rates in their neighbor- fordable housing, we are accessible, affordable hoods,” said Supervisor Facility--otherwise known 4,000 new jail cells forworking an to prevent home- housing is important for Hilda Solis. as the new “mental healthalready failing jail system.”lessness, drive local eco- keeping communities “Others live in their jail”. The approval green “Los Angeles County nomic is growth, and build together. Los Angeles cars, stay with family or lights, what opponents the to largest county in the strongerU.S. communities.” County recently received friends, or are living on the project are calling with “a the largest jail systemThe state of Califor- $40 Million for affordable the streets with nowhere wasteful spending of overin the world,” explained- Renia recently awarded $40 housing and infrastructure to go. Without safe and Crenshaw Christian Center www.lasentinel.net $2.2 billion to build nearly {See JAIL A-9} million to Los Angeles projects here. {See HOUSING A-9} A-2A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYTHURSDAY, JULY 12, 9, 20182014

The studio in the heart of Crenshaw is producing and broadcasting voices of the community.

dio, Morris looked in Holly- To get everything up money for equipment and wood, Culver City, Burbank and running, Morris had everything on the inside of and all over Los Angeles. to fundraise. She had a the studio. One person who One day, she got a call from savings, but it took a lot gave a generous donation a friend who told her that she of the fans and donations was rapper Kid Ink, which had to come see a space on to make up the rest of the really helped open the studio in 2015. His dona- tion helped get the micro- phones, computers, mixers and other equipment. More recently, Morris won an es- say contest put on by Wells Fargo this year that won her a $10,000 renovation. The renovation, payed for a new backdrop, a higher table, new chairs, window covers and more. Along with a new look, Morris Media has qualities

PHOTO CREDIT: TYRONE RICHARDSON that are under the surface. Felicia "The Poetess" Morris is the boss, owning her very own studio. The media company has an audience and follow- By Shannen hill and vibe of the studio," After working at the ing, so recording there can Contributing Writer said Morris, the owner. "I Foxxhole, Morris and her give more exposure. The want people in our com- dad were offered a job to podcasts can be heard on Felicia "The Poetess" munity to be able to ex- put together an internet www.morrismedialive. Morris has upgraded her press themselves with this radio studio for Roscoe's com, but the studio is also recording studio in the new technology and new Chicken and Waffle's open for music recordings, heart of Leimert Park. information highway." CEO, Herb Hudson. After voiceovers and more. To Located on W 43rd St. Morris has radio in her building that studio and find out information on and Crenshaw Blvd., Mor- genes as her father has network, Morris knew that booking a studio session, ris Media Studios is more worked in the radio indus- she didn't want to work for PHOTO CREDIT: FELICIA MORRIS visit www.morrismedi- than a place to record mu- try for 52 years. In 1985, anyone anymore. In 2013, The Poetess and her father are all smiles as they astudios.com. sic. Along with being a she moved to Los Angeles she started putting plans work together. studio for private record- from Northern California together to own a studio of ings, Morris Media is also and looked for jobs in en- her own. Her dad was on a production company that tertainment. Morris was board to design, build and Crenshaw. The space was a specializes in internet ra- a rapper, journalist, and install everything. former studio that wasn't be- dio. The company broad- worked on a syndicated "I was fortunate to have ing used but had the perfect casts nearly 20 podcasts radio show when she firstworked in radio this long, setup for a studio already. that range from subjects moved to Los Angles. Her but it was my daughter Morris says that the it was on politics, to community big break came in 1993, who had the inspiration there waiting for her. affairs, entertainment and however when Hip-Hop to be independent," said "There's no other place more. The most popular, station 92.3 The Beat of- radio veteran Johnny Mor- I'd rather be, not only be- however, are the uncen- fered her a job. She worked ris. "As her father and as cause of the physical make- sored comedy podcasts. on-air with them until another broadcaster, I'm up, but the neighborhood," The studio also has a 2007 and caught a funny proud of her. She has cre- said Morris. "This neigh- kitchen and lounge area bone ending up at Jamie ated a full-service media borhood has always been an for breaks. Foxx's radio station, The company and professional important part of my life and "I made this studio to Foxxhole. This was one of platform where the public growth here in Los Angeles. give our people a voice Morris' first introductions has an opportunity to have I didn't know how I was go- and it's a nice place to be. to internet radio, as it was an uncensored voice of ing to do it, but I knew that PHOTO CREDIT: FELICIA MORRIS When a lot of people come broadcasted through Sirius opinion." I was going to make it hap- Morris Media's Studio broadcasting table where here, they like the energy XM. While looking for a stu- pen." all the podcasts get their shine.

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PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Jadon Mickens (left – blue cap) Rising NFL Receiver Jadon Mickens (middle, blue cap), in conjunction with S.E.A, and Young Money and fellow coaches and trainers, cheer on camp participants APAA Sports, provided a free youth (ages 8-14)football camp at Rancho Cienega Park’s Jackie Robinson in a close 40-yard race at the Out the Mud youth football camp. Stadium on Saturday, July 7.

By E. MEsiyah McGinnis to meet a hometown hero, In addition to the physi- not invited to the 2016 NFL AFC Special Teams Play- He had a good rookie sea- Contributing Writer workout with him and be cal activities, the camp also combines and went un- er of the Week. In Week son and although just a mentored by the kind of focused on challenging, up- drafted that year. He even- 14, he made another spec- sophomore as a pro, he Rising NFL star Jadon professional athletes who lifting and mentoring youth tually made the Oakland tacular play on a 72-yard isn’t waiting for multi- Mickens of the Jackson- are often deemed inacces- by connecting with them Raiders practice squad but punt return against the Se- million dollar contracts ville Jaguars returned to his sible in the hood. “I came early. Mickens knows what was signed and cut three ahawks, setting up a touch- to make a difference in inner-city L.A. roots, along back here for you guys; to it takes to overcome the times before signing with down to give his underdog the community that raised with S.E.A and Young let you know I am no dif- challenges of living in in- the Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars a 14-point lead him. “The school stuff … Money APAA Sports, to ferent than you are.” ner city L.A. His “Out the practice squad. over the Seahawks, gaining the school stuff is the most present “Out the Mud”, a Mickens (age 24), a Mud” program provides a Mickens made the prac- AFC Special Teams Player important part of your lives free youth football camp / Dorsey High and DDP true-to-life example of a tice squad but was unsure of the Week honors for the now. School and sports. [In mentorship effort for kids Posey alum, not only young rising athlete who about his future. To save second time. the NFL] I have to study (ages 8-14) at Rancho showed up in 100-degree came from meager begin- money, he slept in his a car Although Mickens only before I can play in big are- Cienega Park’s Jackie Rob- weather, he brought a nings but pulled himself until he was eventually pro- had one reception lead- nas,” he said. inson Stadium (AKA Dors- group of coaches and train- up and out of hopelessness. moted to the active roster ing up to Week 15, he had The participants were ey High), in South L.A. on ers to help teach the youth “I was not drafted. I was on October 21 against the his biggest game with four given autographed t-shirts, Saturday, July 7. through rotating group ses- constantly told no but that Colts. On November 5th, catches for 61 yards and book bags, fed pizza, and “Out the Mud is where sions and one-on-on com- never stopped me,” said Mickens scored his first two second-quarter touch- left with unforgettable life I came from to make it in petition. Each drill focused Mickens. NFL TD on an electrifying downs to give the Jags a lessons from a real life su- the NFL, said Mickens. on different training meth- Finding a spot in the 63-yard punt return that he playing-clinching win over perhero from their ‘hood. The youth football camp ods, from agility drills, to NFL wasn’t easy for Mick- sealed with a front flip into the Texans. attracted over 100 young heavy rope strength train- ens. After a strong col- the end zone against the Mickens spoke to the football enthusiasts who ing, sand bag tossing and lege career at University of Bengals. directly to the youth about welcomed the opportunity ladder drills. Washington, Mickens was Mickens was named making positive choices.

Lanes,” Jones explained community as a whole. 103 and Wilmington it their during an earlier interview East Side Riders has 15th annual peace march with Bicycling magazine. a “slew of community around Watts. “Basically, it means events,” Jones III said. “Every 4th Saturday of gang members know not “We will teach 6 the month we meet at the to bother folks on bikes BEAST classes at 4 county Watts Civic Center to pre- around Watts." park this summer during pare sandwiches for the Other skills developed Parks After Dark, 1 Boy hungry at 9:00 am and ride through the program, like and Girls Club and at the around town feeding the physical activity for in- Gang Alternative Program hungry.” stance, in turn helps youth in Wilmington CA. For more information to develop new knowledge “This weekend we will visit Facebook @eastsider- on health and wellness, be at the Women’s on Watts iders or www.esrbc.org. contributing to a healthier event at 9:00 am located at

PHOTO COURTESY OF ESRBC.COM Members of the East Side Riders Bike Club PRESENTS By JEnnifEr BihM very small community, in a way that is interactive there are clear gang-related and fun,” he said. boundaries and territories On Tuesdays the club Members of the East that limit the movement of hosts a weekly night rides Side Riders Bike Club local youth based on where from their meet up point said their one part of their they reside.” near the corner of Hunting- of the Largest mission is to provide op- Jones III founded the ton Drive and Rosemead portunities to vulnerable club with his father John Ave. Back to School kids in South Los Angeles Jones Jr. “We meet up around Giveaway by steering them in a new “This was something 6:30 and ride (kickstands in the Country direction. The ten year old him and his friends did as up at 7:00 pm),” members volunteer organization has kids, rode bikes in crews explained. Serving children age 5 - 15 LOCATION been doing work in South around Watts, Hunting- “We typically travel Exposition Park L.A. and Watts that focuses ton Park and South Gate,” near 30 miles and return 9am - 1pm Christmas Tree Lane on keeping kids off drugs Jones III told the Sentinel around 10:00 pm.” 3911 S. Figueroa Street and from gangs through recently. In 2012, Jones III was Los Angeles, CA 90037 recreational activities, spe- “When he introduced honored at the Multicul- cifically bike riding said me to the idea I didn’t like it tural Communities for August 4 FREE president John Jones III initially, I didn’t ride bikes Mobility’s (MCM) third 2018 Health Screenings via his website esrbc.org. and never had any that I can annual awards dinner and Hair Cuts But just as important as remember. Once I was con- ceremony, hoping, he said, SCHOOL SUPPLIES keeping youth away from vinced I told my Pops that that the award would help Immunizations* destructive activities, is the we had to incorporate some to “legitimize the work we LAUSD Mandatory other part of their mission, of the things my moms had do, so when we go out and Whooping Cough Shots to steer kids toward activi- us doing all our life, help- advocate for bike lanes – it * Must have immunization records ties that help them enrich ing others… feeding the will give us more credibil- the communities in which homeless, helping kids, ity.” To become a sponsor they live. improving the community At the time ESRBC or vendor, call “ESR aims to provide and later we learned about was founded, Jones had (323) 290-0456 a comprehensive youth bicycle education and safe- been concerned about the [email protected] program that seeks to posi- ty. We worked closely with profound lack of safety for tively impact [things like] WLCAC in Watts to estab- bike riders in Watts. The inadequate organized rec- lish a relationship with the city suffered what many reational outlets for local Watts community. WLCAC low income areas do, lack youth in the Watts area- a was our only supporter in of resources like bike racks, Fabian Wesson . CHAIR community that is rife with the early years. bike lanes and bike paths. Co-CHAIRS Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Bakewell Media high rates of child obesity, “Each project came There’s also the fear of vio- Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas asthma and other respira- about from the love of the lence, something Jones and Council President, Herb Wesson tory challenges amongst community and learning his organization is also try- Councilmember Curren Price Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson youth- lack of resources more about cycling…” ing to counteract. School Board Member District #1 George McKenna and lack of safe passage They also aim to teach "We have this thing we and travel” Jones said. personal development implemented with the po- “This program en- skills. lice, the sheriff’s office, the courages physical activ- “[We want to] teach lo- Los Angeles County Bicy- RFP ity through bike riding for cal youth lifelong personal cle Coalition, and the Watts INSURANCE youth and their families. development skills based Labor Community Action [Also,] while Watts is a on their own self-interest, Committee, called Life THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-5 LEGENDS A Pioneer of the Comic Book Industry Dwayne McDuffie shined a light on people of color and opened the door for more diversity in pages of fiction.

BY BRIAN W. C ARTER present at that time at the Contributing Writer publication. His next move made him a pioneer and This is the age of the trailblazer as he addressed comic book as we see films how Black comic charac- and tv shows based on ters were being treated some of the most popular within the comic book superheroes ever created industry. save the world on screen. In the 90s, after doing The comic book boom in some freelance work writ- media has swept the world ing for Marvel, DC Comics and shows no signs of stop- and Archie Comics, he and ping. It’s on paper that partners—Denys Cowan, many of these iconic char- Michael Davis, Derek T. acters were born out of the Dingle and Christopher minds creative talent. Priest founded Milestone COURTESY PHOTO Dwayne McDuffie was one Media (MM). MM went on Milestone Media’s “Blood Syndicate” featured Black, Lati- no and Asian characters with super powers. of those talents. to be one of the most suc- Born Dwayne Glenn cessful minority-owned editor, writer and producer Awards Best Editor and McDuffie on February 20, comic companies ever. Out when the show transitioned Will Eisner Comic Industry 1962, he was raised in of the MM brand would into “Justice League Unlim- Awards Best Writer in Detroit, MI where he come popular Black super- ited.” He was responsible 1995; Golden Apple Award, received most of his educa- COURTESY PHOTO heroes such as Icon, Hard- for writing and producing received in 1996 from his Milestone Media co-founder, comic book and television tion. He attended The ware and Static and an many of the episodes during alma mater, the Roeper writer, Dwayne McDuffie Roeper School, and later Asian American character, its run on Cartoon Network. School; the Humanitas the University of Michigan. and television. McDuffie Comics included, working Xombi and “Blood Syndi- McDuffie would also write Prize; nominations for an He earned his bachelor’s would later work in copy- on trading cards and writ- cate,” which followed the for the “Justice League Emmy Award for his work degree in english and a writing for the publication, ing scripts for stories. His stories of a racially diverse Heroes” video game. He on multiple animated master’s in physics. Investment Dealers’ next big break was writing gang with super powers. laterwentontoworkon series, a Writers Guild of McDuffie would later Digest. His career in for the miniseries, “Dam- McDuffie served as editor- another popular Cartoon America award, “Favorite attend New York Universi- comics would begin with age Control” which led him in-chief and was responsi- Network series, the “Ben- Breakout Talent” by Wizard ty’s Tisch School of the an interview at Marvel to becoming an editor at ble for the creation of many 10” franchise. Magazine; and the Comic Arts. Comics for an assistant edi- Marvel. While working at of these popular, racially McDuffie later returned Con International’s Inkpot His early career con- tor position. Marvel, McDuffie took diverse characters. to writing in the comic Award in 2009. sisted of working in broad- Some of his early con- notice of the lack of diver- The character Static book industry, working McDuffie passed away cast, writing for comedians tributions to Marvel sity and racism that was would later get his own TV again with Marvel and DC in 2011, the day after his series, “Static Shock.” After Comics. He wrote for vari- 49th birthday from compli- MM stopped publishing, ous books such as DC cations during heart sur- Tracing Nelson Mandela’s McDuffie sought out fur- Comics “Firestorm” and gery at Providence St. ther endeavors in televi- Marvel’s “Fantastic Four.” Joseph Medical Center in sion. He wrote for DC He even witnessed the fus- Burbank, CA. He will Footsteps 100 Years After His Birth Comics’ animated show, ing of some of his Mile- always be remembered as a “Teen Titans,” the rebooted stone characters in the DC pioneer within the comic BY CHARMAINE NORONHA of how Mandela transformed cartoon, “What’s New Comics universe. book industry and commu- Associated Press the African National Con- Scooby Doo,” and many Some of his last works nity for championing diver- gress into a mass political other projects. would include the straight- sity. He lives on in the July 18 marks 100 years movement. One of arguably his best to-DVD animated feature timeless characters and the since the birth of Nelson The Hector Pieterson works writing for television film, “Justice League: Cri- many stories he’s told that Mandela, who died in 2013. Memorial and Museum tell was DC Comics’ animated sis on Two Earths,” “All- fans will always remember. Visitors can follow in the story of the 1976 Sowe- series, “Justice League” and Star Superman” and “Jus- He is survived by his Mandela’s footsteps from the to riots. Hector was 12 “Justice League Unlimit- tice League: Doom.” wife, Charlotte Fullerton, a villages where he was born when he was shot and killed ed.” He acted as staff writer Some of his many comic and TV animation and raised, to the Soweto THEANA CALITZ-BILT, AP/POOL by police firing on student for “Justice League” and awards include the Will writer and his mother, Edna township where he became Former South African Presi- protesters. A famous photo was later promoted to story Eisner Comic Industry McDuffie-Gardner. an anti-apartheid leader, to dent Nelson Mandela shows his limp body being Robben Island where he was smiles during a meeting carried as his sister ran with a group of American imprisoned for years. alongside. Some accounts THE EASTERN CAPE and South African students aspartofaseriesofactivi- say hundreds died during “When Mandela was just ties leading to Mandela the protests. The museum a child, he walked for miles Day on July 18, 2009. Man- contains a heart-wrenching on this route, moving from dela died in 2013. and moving collection of COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT one village to another,” said oral testimonies, large-scale tour guide Velile Ndlumbini icon of anti-apartheid photos, audiovisual dis- as we drove through the pic- activism, an African national- plays and historical docu- ist and a leader of the grass- ments about the uprising. BOARD OF TRUSTEES turesque green rolling hills of the Eastern Cape. roots Black Consciousness A drive north takes you to The homestead where he Movement. He was a major Liliesleaf, in the suburb of was born can be seen in the influence on Mandela, and Rivonia. This farm-turned- small village of Mvezo. He died in 1977 after being museum, once owned by lived here until age 2, when arrested and beaten. South African Communist his father lost his position as In neighboring Mandela Party memberArthur Goldre- village chief in a dispute with Bay in Port Elizabeth, an ich, was used in the 1960s as Candidate Information Sessions a magistrate. installation called Route 67 a secret hideout for Mandela The family then moved to showcases 67 artworks sym- and other activists on the run neighboring Qunu, where bolizing Mandela’s 67 years from police. The famous Mandela lived until age 9, of service. The art, all by Rivonia Trial ended with Candidates will have the opportunity to learn more about when his father died. He and locals, depicts significant Mandela and his comrades his mother then moved 19 moments on the journey from sentenced to life in prison on the Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board of kilometers (12 miles) away to apartheid to democracy, Robben Island. Mqhekezweni. moving from laser-cut steel ROBBEN ISLAND Trustees positions at two information sessions scheduled for: Here he was adopted by figures forming a voting line A 45-minute ferry ride the acting regent king and in the country's first demo- from Cape Town, Robben groomed for leadership. cratic elections in 1994, to a Island is where Mandela Mandela wrote in his autobi- stairway that starts in dark- spent 18 years of his 27 years Wednesday, July 25, 2018 and ography, “Long Walk to ness and progresses to an era in prison, beginning in 1964, Freedom,” that his interest in of color and new beginnings. alongside other heroes of the politics was first kindled lis- SOWETO movement like Sisulu and Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. tening to tribal elders holding Created in the 1930s by Govan Mbeki. community meetings in the White government to The most powerful part Mqhekezweni. A shady spot relocate the Black popula- of the tour, led by a former under a circle of gum trees, tion away from Johannes- prisoner, is a visit to Man- The information sessions are for candidates vying for four Ndlumbini said, is still used burg, Soweto became the dela’s cell, a 7-by-9-foot (2- for that purpose. largest Black city in South by-2.7-meter) room. Despite open seats in the November 6, 2018 election for CCCD It was Qunu where Man- Africa. Poverty was ram- the humiliation and oppres- dela returned after 27 years in pant in the shanty towns and sion of his years here, this Trustee Areas 1, 2, 4 and 5. prison. He built a complex civil unrest was common was also where he honed his there along the N2 highway during apartheid. skills as a leader, negotiator for his family, where some Mandela lived in Soweto and proselytizer, which put still live, and he moved back from 1946 to 1962 and met him on the path to the presi- This is an opportunity for candidates to receive an update to Qunu himself after retiring African National Congress dency in 1994. from public life. activist Walter Sisulu there. MADIBA’S JOURNEY on the CCCD and Compton College regarding facilities, Dusty roads lead to his Mandela’s Soweto home For visitors, making a pil- private grave, across from his has also been converted into a grimage to places connected accreditation, the Compton College Transition Plan, Academic family's burial site. museum. But the most to Mandela's life is both dis- Qunu also houses the exhaustive and heartbreaking tressing and uplifting. While Affairs, and the Compton College Promise program. Nelson Mandela Museum, site is theApartheid Museum. South Africa has come a long whichopenedonFeb.11, The entrance is divided into way, this young democracy 2000, the 10th anniversary “blankes/Whites” and “nie- still has a lot of work ahead, of his release from prison. blankes/non-Whites,” fol- including improving living For more information, contact the Compton Community It takes visitors from his lowed by a display of “pass- conditions and resources for childhood through his es” that the Black population its majority Black population. &ROOHJH 'LVWULFW SUHVLGHQW&(2 RI¿FH DW  H[W involvement in politics to was required to carry, restrict- A mobile app, Madiba’s his triumphant election as ing their movements. The Journey, created by South 2000. president. museum details the white set- African Tourism and the Some 200 kilometers tlers' history in South Africa, Nelson Mandela Founda- www.district.compton.edu (125 miles) south lies the the beginnings of apartheid tion, can help you trace the Steve Biko Museum in King and daily struggles Blacks footsteps of the man who William’s Town. Biko was an endured, along with the story dedicated his life to freedom. A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 16, 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

In this “great” and color that they impose as iting, imprisonment and everywhere when they Clearly, it has been from growing medical center public policy and socially death, we must confront kidnap and abuse children, the beginning our battle that America is becoming, sanctioned practice. evil, injustice and oppres- criminalize racial groups cry—no justice, no peace. and where there is pass- They want us to forget sion, regardless. Surely, and nations, finance andIt has also been our moral ing out pills, placebos and the lessons learned in our this is an essential meaning build apartheid walls in the understanding that we have propaganda for almost long and awesome history of Queen Mother Moore’s world, legalize racial and the right and responsibility every illness, illusion and of righteous and relentless classic statement that religious bans, undermine to confront and resist evil, uncomfortableness imag- struggle. But this we know “those who seek temporary voting rights and workers’ injustice and oppression inable, it is only to be ex- and will not forget: civility security rather than basic rights and representation, everywhere. Furthermore, pected that the established is no solution to oppression liberty, deserve neither.” As regularly send drones to it’s clear that as Paul Robe- order would develop and and only righteous and re- Fredrick Douglass taught, drop bombs on innocents son taught, “The battlefront use ideological versions of lentless struggle will end it. “power concedes nothing around the world, brutally is everywhere. There is no these in its psychological Indeed, our history of long, without demand” and lib- occupy Haiti, and actively sheltered rear.” And this ap- war against oppressed and difficult and demanding DR. MAULANA KARENGA eration is only “born of ear- support and engage in the plies to both the oppressed struggling peoples. And struggle also teaches that don’t want us to scream nest struggle.” And we are destructive occupation and and the oppressor. Silence its recent pushin’ and hard we must always set aside out against the evil and reminded of the lessons of overthrow of countries who and submission will not selling of the sedative of the illusions offered us and injustice being commit- life and struggle given us resist imperial racial and shelter us and paralyzing civility demonstrates that it continue and intensify the ted against us. Instead, ac- by Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer religious domination? And fear, funds and favors are is such a pill and placebo in struggle. For as Ella Baker cording to the oppressor, who taught us that even if who are these other people not worthy of our dignity its ideological arsenal. It is taught us, “We who believe we are to be “responsible, we are tired of being tired, called liberals counselling and freedom. And the op- designed and used to indict in freedom cannot rest un- respectable and polite,” we cannot rest or reason caution, civility and healing pressor must also know and condemn critics of in- til it comes.” And thus, we even deferential, i.e., civil. ourselves out of struggle, while systemic bloodletting he has no immunity from justice, evil and oppression cannot restrain ourselves in Imagine this he asks us. for on the long and rug- continues, those who Min. criticism and no sheltered to divert them from these struggle; cannot be lax or “You’re supposed to have a ged road to freedom “every Malcolm and Dr. King place for the doing of evil real issues and deny their led to believe that civility rope around your neck and step of the way you’ve got said are one of our great- and injustice and the prac- right and responsibility to is a solution or substitute holler politely. You’re sup- to fight.” est problems, those who tice of oppression and will resist. But it is peddled to for the radical change we posed to watch your dic- The whole of our histo- helped elect this reprehen- be confronted everywhere. sedate and seduce the larger need to end the racist and tion, not shout and wake ry teaches us that we must sible representative of the So again, we raise up the public and give them pla- all other forms of oppres- other people up. You’re radically confront evil and monster side of America battle cry—No Justice, No cebo comforting illusions sion people suffer. As she supposed to be respectable injustice everywhere. It and are now going through Peace! And this battle cry, that oppression is not the states, “the system under and responsible when you teaches us also, Kawaida morning-after regret after we raise also: “Everywhere issue, righteous resistance which we now exist has to holler against what they are maintains, that our oppres- an unprincipled submission a battleline, everyday a call is; that if those who resist be radically changed,” for doing to you.” sor cannot be our teacher. to him? to struggle!” would be less vocal, asser- it is literally killing us and Thus, he says, “You will They have neither the Can there really be tive and insistent, a solu- those similarly situated and always be (a) slave as long moral status, the human peace without justice? Can Dr. Maulana Karenga, tion would gradually be vulnerable. as you’re trying to be re- sensitivity nor the required we in good conscience sup- Professor and Chair of found; and that the past and Inherent in this decep- sponsible and respectable ethical reasoning to offer us port security for oppressors Africana Studies, Califor- current uncivil war waged tive and hypocritical call in the eyesight of your (op- anything, but models and who deny it to others? Is nia State University-Long against our peoples is not for civility and condemna- pressor).” Indeed, to be free mirrors of what we ought there any morality in allow- Beach; Executive Direc- to be counted or considered tion of confrontation of the and to end oppression, we not to be or become. Who ing the disabling and death- tor, African American Cul- as prior and continuing of- oppressor and oppression must act outrageously “ir- are these people that would dealing business of oppres- tural Center (Us); Creator fenses and assaults against everywhere are attempts to responsible” in the eyes of dare counsel us to be civil sion to proceed as usual of Kwanzaa; and author us. And if we do confront tie it to both irresponsible the oppressor and rightfully in the face of the continued without raising our voices of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- them, they want to set the activity and violence. Min. responsible in the eyes and uncivil and savage oppres- and resisting it everywhere tion of Family, Community time, place and manner in Malcolm taught us that this interests of the people, the sion imposed on us and in it occurs: in the streets; res- and Culture and Essays which it is done. is a standard tactic of the masses, the oppressed and the face of their denying taurants; radio and tv sta- on Struggle: Position and Moreover, they want us, oppressor to discredit and struggling people of our civility, sanctuary, asylum, tions; the internet; schools Analysis, www.AfricanA- the country and world, to deter resistance. He ob- community, this country security or similar benefi- and universities; worksites; mericanCulturalCenter- believe that what they have served how the established and the world. There is no cial and life-sustaining con- corporate offices; religious LA.org; www.OfficialK- done and are doing to our order seeks to silence and dignity and security in si- ditions to others? institutions; police stations wanzaaWebsite.org; www. people and others similarly crush resistance by as- lence and acceptance in the Who are these people and commissions; legisla- MaulanaKarenga.org. situated and vulnerable is sociating it with violence midst of oppression and who would dare to coun- tures and city halls; athletic no cause for active and as- and criminalizing it. Using even in the face of discred- sel us to not confront them stadiums and elsewhere? sertive concern. In other lynching as an example, he • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY words, they want to be ex- says that they redefine vic- empt from confrontation tim and victimizer “If (we) for the hatred, hostility and do anything to stop the depraved disregard for the man from putting that rope lives and rights of Black around (our) neck.” Here’s What’s Holding dress code, if that student is sources of additional funds people and other people of Moreover, he says they Black Students Back from Black.” from resources like fund Pre-School Through Col- “Structural racism is raisers and parent funding. the los aNgeles seNtiNel lege (L A Times, 10/24/15) real, individual acts of rac- The Education Trust- addressed barriers that pre- ism are real,” said UCLA West report highlights the vent Black students from education professor Tyrone Riverside Unified School receiving a quality educa- Howard. “That’s a prob- District, which is still try- tion and the same barriers lem the state’s educators ing to address the lack of DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. remain today. Removing need to face in order to cre- African American students Executive Publisher / CEO these obstacles is of vital ate long-lasting improve- meeting Cal State Univer- JENNIFER J. THOMAS importance to Black chil- ment,” he said. Trauma is sity and UC requirements Publisher dren and the Black com- LARRY AUBRY also an issue that affects by creating a mentorship KENNETH R. THOMAS Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) munity. Excerpts from the Black K-12 public school students’ performance and program. Through the RUTH WASHINGTON story are presented here to students are only 6% of the disproportionately that of $250,000 annual program Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) help increase knowledge state’s public school popu- Black and Latino students, called the Heritage Plan, COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. and understanding of fac- lation. A third of those stu- Howard added. And Black school counselors and Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) tors that prevent Black stu- dents are in Los Angeles students in 7th, 9th and teachers identify Black PAMELA A. BAKEWELL Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer dents from succeeding in County. 11th grades were more like- students in 10th through DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. public schools. The challenges for ly to feel unsafe at school, 12th grades who could ful- Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff One in five Black high Black students start at a according to the report. fill these requirements but BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL school students in Califor- young age. Their enroll- Although Brown v. aren’t on track, according Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) nia drop out before they can ment in preschool or kin- Board of Education was to the district’s assistant su- graduate. And when they dergarten is the same as the supposed to end segrega- perintendents. They notify BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor do graduate, in California, statewide rate—60%. But tion in schools decades ago, the students and families Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising they are also the least likely that’s largely because La- schools around the country of what needs to happen to graduate from communi- tino students have a lower are highly segregated; Cali- to meet those requirements ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ Circulation/Distribution ty colleges, Cal State Uni- pre-school and kindergar- fornia is no different. and why it’s important, versities or the University ten enrollment and account Black students typi- and offer mentorship and CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production Designer/Staff Writer of California. for the majority of students. cally attend schools in constant support through E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer Why is this? Nationally, White and Asian students which 69% of students are a teacher on each campus. (in addition to race), many have better representa- Black, Latino or Native- “They have another adult AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer factors play a role in Black tion than Black and Latino American. Compare that on campus that is not as- JENNIFER BIHM, Contributing Writer students’ performing below students, Early education to a typical White stu- signing them a grade that BRIAN CARTER, Contributing Writer virtually all other students: is extremely hard to mea- dent’s school where 38% they can go to for support or KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer Housing discrimination sure because most public of the students are Black, direction.” The plan started CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising reinforces school segrega- school systems start in kin- Latino or Native-American in the 2013-14 school year. tion; there aren’t enough dergarten and there is little and the rest are White or About 900 Black students BERNARD LLOYD, Advertising Black teachers; school regulation or definition of Asian—the two ethnici- are in those grades and IRIS STANDFORD, Classified administrators and public what counts as pre-school ties with the most access to more than 500 participate. 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• REV. JESSE JACKSON • • DR. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR. PRESIDENT AND CEO, NNPA • Americans should never Another Assault on accept the human rights the Black Press catastrophe on our border Black Newspaper Publishers Take a Hit with Trump’s Tariffs

Around the world our “Where are the babies, on Canadian Newsprint attention is riveted on the Mitch?” they asked. The Amid the rush to com- lifeblood for our communi- plight of the boys and the administration that prehend the ramifications of ties. coach of the Wild Boars soc- McConnell slavishly de- a full-scale international The tariffs threaten more cer team trapped in a cave in fends is now scrambling to trade war initiated by the than local newspapers. northern Thailand. As of this figure out the answer to that errant and backward tariff Newsprint is used for promo- writing, eight have been simple question. policies of the Trump tional materials by retailers saved. (Update: All boys President Donald Trump Administration, there are and civic groups. It is used by have since been rescued.) slurs undocumented immi- results of the tariffs that need book publishers and printers. Courageous scuba grants as criminals, rapists to be challenged by Black Often these are small busi- divers volunteer at no small andgangsters.Infact,even America. The financial sus- nesses serving local commu- risk to their lives. One was as immigration has in- tainability of the Black Press nities. If newsprint goes up in killed when he ran out of creased, the national rate of of America is now facing a price, printers will get fewer oxygen on his way out of the violent crime today is well catastrophic and a possible contracts and have fewer cave. Doctors, hospitals and Rev. Jesse Jackson below what it was in 1980. deadly impact, because of NNPA customers. Ironically, the tar- child psychiatrists stand at Parents don’t risk a per- these new tariffs. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., iffs NORPAC wants in place thereadytohelpthosewho there was “no reason” that ilous journey from their The current dispute over the president and CEO of will actually threaten paper are saved. Our hearts go out they couldn’t find their tod- homes lightly. They come the rising costs of the paper the NNPA, says that the producers and a range of to the parents, hoping dlers. But HHS, in charge of out of desperation, leaving product termed “newsprint,” NNPA opposes the Trump related business. A coalition against hope that a miracle the children’s welfare, villages racked by hunger because of tariffs on Canadian tariffs on newsprint and of these businesses, the demands an end to the dis- will happen. apparently doesn’t have a and threatened by violence. newsprint threatens the future STOPP Alliance, estimates This global empathy for clue about how many chil- Seeking asylum, they have astrous trade policies that of member publishers of the are hurting our businesses some 650,000 jobs could be the young children’s lives in dren it has under its authori- rights under international National Newspaper Publish- and communities. at risk—all to help one com- peril is remarkable. It also ty, where the children are, or law that the U.S. still nomi- ers Association (NNPA) and pany that has no allies or sup- raises the obvious question: where and who their parents nally respects. could further isolate and dis- newspapers and businesses. porters within the U.S. paper Why is the same human are. The administration’s cal- enfranchise African American We forthrightly oppose industry. response less intense for the Under court order to lous treatment of these chil- businesses and communities the Trump tariffs on The U.S. International 2,300 children who were unite the children under 5 dren and their parents is not in cities and towns across the newsprint and demand an Trade Commission (ITC) is separated from their parents with their parents by Tues- only shameful, but also an United States. end to the disastrous trade reviewing the facts in this and housed in cages across day and all other children by indefensible violation of Import duties the U.S. policies that are hurting our case and is expected to this country? We are fixated July 26, Azar is now plead- basic human rights. Commerce Department is businesses and communities. announce its recommenda- on the 12 stranded in a cave ing for more time from the The young boys trapped now applying to Canadian- Given that newsprint and tions on what to do with the on the other side of the court. in a cave on the other side of made newsprint is already labor account for most of the tariffs later the summer. In world, yet pay less attention The New York Times the world deserve our increasing costs enough to cost of running a newspaper, the meantime, members of to the 2,300 who were reported that U.S. Customs prayers. The toddlers locked prompt layoffs and scaled- it is easy to see how jacking Congress from both parties locked in cages around the and Border Protection offi- in cages in this country back news coverage by some up the price of newsprint by have introduced legislation corner. cials deleted records that should spark our outrage. of the nation’s major dailies more than 30 percent could to suspend the tariffs imme- The 2,300 suffer not would enable officials to Continue to pray for the and weekly publications. If spell the difference between diately. because of a natural disaster connect parents with chil- Wild Boars soccer team, and these tariffs remain in place, these publications eking out a The STOPP Alliance has but because of an arbitrary dren who had been ripped the courageous heroes seek- scores of newspapers with modest profit or going out of also created an online peti- change in policy designed to from them. ing to save the remaining smaller circulations, notably business. Around 2,000 tiontourgetheITCtoend punish and terrorize. The This is an unspeakable ones from the cave. Let us those that serve African newspapers have closed or the tariffs. Consider adding Trump administration — and inexcusable violation of also keep in our hearts the American communities, morphed into something else your voice to this effort by reflecting the temper of the innocent children. Child 2,300 children ripped from could be forced to cease pub- in the last 15 years. clicking on this link. After boss — traumatized these experts warn that the chil- their parents, transported to lishing a print edition or close The NNPA is proud that all, the threat the duties on children and their parents dren may well be scarred for various parts of the country altogether. its 215 member-publications newsprint pose to daily and with the abrupt and mindless life. How can we not weep and locked in cages. We During the past 191 are moving forward even in weekly print publications proclamation in May of “zero with the father distraught need heroes to help save years, the Black Press has the face of these new con- serving communities in tolerance” for undocumented that his little boy could have them and reunite them with survived, endured and over- trived dangers and obstacles urban and rural areas is espe- immigrants, even those seek- no chance of protecting him- the families. come past firebombing and in the marketplace. Our cially acute. ing asylum. The forcible sep- self in a mass cage? We need judges who improvised explosive at- newspapers enliven and If there was ever a time aration of children from their Yesterday, the Washing- will ensure that those who tacks, as well as other deadly inform the debate within when the country needed a parents followed. ton Post reported that violated their rights are held manifestations of racial vio- African American and other range of authentic and “trust- The human rights catas- demonstrators in Louis- responsible. And we need lence. The newsprint tariffs communities that we serve ed” outlets to share news and trophe keeps getting worse. ville, Ky., accosted Mitch citizens to exercise their appear to have been put in and help to empower with perspectives, it is today. In In late June, Health and McConnell when he came democratic rights to show place by the Trump Adminis- news, information, and the today’s world, the newspa- Human Services Secretary out of a restaurant (after that this is a better nation tration after being encour- reaffirmation of the vitality pers that serve African Amer- Alex Azar assured dis- being a no-show at a demon- and we are a better people aged by the interests of a sin- of Black cultural genius and ican communities will con- traught migrant parents that stration about the children). than this. gle paper mill in Washington excellence in all fields of tinue to play a crucial role. State called NORPAC. endeavor. Errant trade policies and • JULIANNE MALVEAUX / NNPA NEWSWIRE • NORPAC argues that Our printed editions are duties championed by a sin- Canadian government poli- especially important in com- gle company must not be cies give Canadian paper munities where people are allowed to diminish the producers an unfair advan- less likely to be able to afford meaningful role of the Black Roland Martin: Pleading Our Own Cause tage in the U.S. market. or take full advantage of Press of America. Kudos to Roland Martin, focus is on their "mental ill- NORPAC says the added broadband Internet access. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, the pioneering journalist who ness," while whenever a duties, or tariffs, at the border However useful today’s tech- Jr. is the President and has taken his departure from Black person commits a are protecting it. NORPAC nological innovations are in CEO of the National News- TV One and turned it into a crime, of any sort, the focus can fight for its self-interest sharing information, for paper Publishers Associa- digital platform. He'll be is on criminality. Why has but the U.S. government has many people, there is no sub- tion (NNPA) based in back with a daily program, Rev. Barber's Poor People's an obligation to consider the stitute or affordable alterna- Washington, D.C. Dr. but he'll be online instead of Campaign been so underre- impact the tariffs are having tive to the local weekly Chavis can be contacted at traditional media. He has ported, and why was the on the nation as a whole, and newspaper of, by, and for the [email protected]. Fol- financing from AFSCME, June 12 shackling of faith in particular the impact on African-American commu- low Dr. Chavis on Twitter the American Federation of leaders outside Supreme African American owned nity. Our newspapers are the @DrBenChavis. State, County and Municipal Court wholly ignored by the Employees, and he is also JULIANNE MALVEAUX mainstream (and even the promising integrity while Everybody wants to go to to challenge the mainstream hoping for funding from us, NNPA Newswire Columnist sidestream) media? Why doing so. The Black Press, heaven, but nobody wants to media. Do you write letters the folks who say they miss Julianne Malveaux says has there been so little focus those who plead our cause, die. In other words, every- to the editor? Reach out to the program and say they that one of the ways to on the economic status of must not feel that they have one wants real news, and producers? Ask hard ques- want unfiltered news. From support real news is to take African American people, to buck-dance to the whim of nobody wants to pay for it. tions about representation? out a subscription in a his website, www.roland- except when “45” crows advertisers. Advertising, all One of the ways to support Silence is consent. Black-owned newspaper— martin.com, you can join his or three. about all the improvements too often, is contingent on the real news is to take out a sub- Julianne Malveaux is #BringTheFunk support he has (not) made on the support of a specific position, scription to an NNPA news- an author, economist and group and help Roland bring branded hotels, and through economy. or avoidance of controversy. paper, or three. Another way founder of Economic Edu- the funk! all kinds of other shady Just the other day, I was Thus, in launching his is to help Roland bring his cation. Her latest book Roland has had it with deals. commiserating with some- #BringTheFunk group, Ro- particular brand of reporting “Are We Better Off? Race, the traditional media, and he Dorothy Leavell, the one about the ways the main- land is challenging African and analysis to us through his Obama and Public Policy” is right to point out the lack publisher of the Crusader stream media ignores the Americans who say that they digital platform. Check his is available to order at of commentators and hosts newspapers in Chicago and African American communi- want real news to support it. powerful statement out at Amazon.com and at on conventional media—the Gary, Ind., is the chairman of ty. The brother I was talking That means contributing a lit- www.rolandsmartin.com. www.juliannemalveaux.co networks and the "key" cable the National Newspaper to said, "this is why I miss tle or a lot to grow the digital And check out the ways you m. Follow Dr. Malveaux on outlets. Many of those folks Publishers Association Roland." So, Roland is com- platform Roland is building. support fake news by failing Twitter @drjlastword. have to toe the line, and can't (NNPA). At the organiza- ing back roaring, lifting up be, but so "controversial." tion's June conference, she the oft-quoted 1827 line David G. Brown Editorial Cartoon But sometimes one person's convened a panel that from Freedom's Journal, the controversy is another per- focused on fake news and nation's first Black newspa- son's truth. The corporate the Black Press. I was privi- per, "We wish to plead our media squirms when jour- leged to participate with the own cause. Too long have nalists call out our 45th pres- National Association of others spoken for us." ident on his many lies, Black Journalist (NABJ) Roland Martin and the because some of them are President Sarah Glover, pug- NNPA have made the case still currying favor with him. nacious attorney A. Scott that if we want our story And unless light shines on Bolden, and marketing told, we have to support it. the filth that is occurring in expert Deborah Gray- It is a shame that the Washington, it will continue. Young. I think that fake Black Press is so poorly Forty-five said he would news is not only about the embraced. NNPA newspa- "drain the swamp," but he Trump shenanigans and lies, pers need ads, and they also has become one of the but also about news that is need subscriptions, but while world's great alligators, prof- unreported or distorted. For many of us talk a good game, iting from his presidency example, how come every we don't sustain Black- both through ties to China time a White person shoots owned media enough to help (even as he imposes tariffs), up a classroom, movie the- it thrive. So, they go seeking through his many name- atre, or public space, the ads to survive, perhaps com- A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER JULY 12, 26, 2018 2013

UCLA {continued from Pg. A-1} for two consecutive years. from others as of late. He As a senior, he helped the was recently living in Rus- Comets have a 25-7 over- sia and playing for the East- all record. Knight attended ern European Professional UCLA from 1997-2001. Basketball League’s BC Kh- During his junior year, imki. According to his high he shot at 42.1 percent in school coach Bort Escoto, three-pointers, having the he was having a tough time second highest three-pointer adjusting to living in Russia. percentage on the team. He Hours before his standoff also toured the Ivory Coast with police, Honeycutt had as a member of the Athletes called Escoto to talk to him. in Action All-Star team. As Escoto traveled to Hon- Prior to his death, Knight eycutt’s home, his mother posted a video on YouTube told him that Honeycutt called “Billy Knight “I am “had a gun” and Escoto told Sorry Lord” where he men- her to call 911. tioned that “mental illness is “He has been acting very real” and sent a tearful apol- unusual lately, and our con- ogy to his younger brother, versations would leave me Eric. He advised viewers to concerned for him,'' Escoto AP PHOTO/KEVORK DJANSEZIAN get help if they were living said. Legendary UCLA head coach John Wooden, left, shares with a mental illness and ex- After the standoff that a laugh with T.J. Cummings, right, Billy Knight, center, as plained how he refused help lasted several hours, the po- AP PHOTO/BILL KOSTROUN, FILE Dijon Thompson (1) looks on after the Bruins defeated when others would advise lice entered the house and Suicide victim Tyler Honeycutt Alabama, 79-57, during trophy presentation during John him likewise. found Honeycutt unrespon- shakes hands with NBA Commissioner Wooden Classic men's college basketball double-header at the After playing for UCLA, sive with a self-inflicted Adam Silver on draft day. Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. Knight played in the D- gunshot wound. League and overseas in Many people of the sports “Our hearts are heavy cult time,” the Bruins bas- Cousins and the Eurole- utt and offers condolenc- France and Japan. world have given their con- after learning Billy Knight ketball program expressed ague among others. es to his family, friends, Honeycutt was described dolences for the lost athletes. has passed away. We ask on Twitter. “The Euroleague Bas- teammates, coaches and as outgoing and sociable but UCLA Men’s basketball dis- that the Bruin family keep Condolences for Hon- ketball family expresses many fans. May he rest was going through mood played their heartfelt words Billy’s loved ones in their eycutt came from for- its sadness on the untimely in peace,” the Euroleague swings and isolating himself of compassion on July 10. thoughts during this diffi- mer teammate DeMarcus passing of Tyler Honeyc- stated on their Twitter.

Adams {continued from Pg. A-1} deejays were required to Among his his many tal- The money funded student solicit their own sponsors, ents and skills, Adams was scholarships and estab- Adams attracted an incred- a professional photographer lished the Adams Scholars ible 56 paid advertisers to and well versed in entertain- which provides $10,000 to pay for airtime on KOWL, ment contract law cover tuition for undergrad- marking the beginning of Adams was at the helm uates based on their finan- an auspicious radio career of the Ray Charles Corpo- cial need. that eventually spanned ration until his retirement Additionally, Adams twenty years. In addition in 2008. For ten years he was responsible for mil- to radio, Adams enjoyed served as the Chairman lions of dollars in ongoing success on both television of the Board of the Ray contributions to Morehouse and in film as an actor- Charles ap Foundation where College and a $600,000 do- pearing in more than 26 he was responsible for shep- nation to Spelman College. motion pictures. Among his herding the legacy of Ray Funeral arrangements most notable roles were as Charles and implementing are pending and will be an- Frank Sinatra’s psychiatrist the philanthropic goals that nounced at a later date. in “The Manchurian Candi- both men had. He and his The public Viewing for date” and as Husky Miller wife Emma established Joe Adams will be Friday in “Carmen Jones”--the lat- The Emma and Joe Adams July 20, 2018 from 4:00 ter of which earned Adams a Foundation where they do- P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the An- Golden Globe for New Star nated millions to support geles Funeral Home 3875 of the Year in 1955 making educational institutions. It Crenshaw Blvd. Los Ange- him the first African Ameri- was Adams who presented les, CA. 90008 can man to win the award. Watts’ Charles R. Drew The Church service will An integral part of the University of Medicine and be on Saturday July 21, renowned Tuskegee Air- Science with a $1-million 2018 at 10:00 A.M at the St men, Adams honed his donation— at the time—the Paul Baptist Church skills and later became a largest one-time individual 2543 West Manchester PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ADAMS FAMILY AND RAY CHARLES FOUNDATION qualified commercial pilot.gift in the school’s history. Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305 (L-to-R): Ray Charles, Joe Adams and Quincy Jones

Waters no on Monday. have been under inves- {continued from Pg. A-1} "Selyem's public com- tigation since late June. ments are hateful and And he has been placed on "Being a loud-mouthed cus and a Twitter hashtag could be interpreted as a leave until the investiga- c#nt in the ghetto you would #standwithmaxine, created call to violence against tion is finished. think someone would have by the National Coalition Congressmember Wa- Los Angeles Urban shot this bitch by now …" on Black Civic Participation ters. Law enforcement Policy Roundtable Presi- said Selyem, in a post refer- (NCBCP)/ Black Women's personnel and officersdent of Earl Ofari Hutchin- ring to Waters. Roundtable (BWR.) the court system should son takes the matter even He also posted a picture However, pushback not incite violence," said more seriously. He called of Michelle Obama hold- against Trump administra- Ali. "How can a public for Selyem to be charged ing an altered sign that read tion officials is already- hap prosecutor, who publicly with a federal crime. "Trump touched my penis." pening. White House staff- NBC PHOTO espouses such views be "In this volatile climate Waters has engaged in ers Press Secretary Sarah San Bernardino prosecutor Michael Selyem. trusted to impartially ad- such a threat poses a grave a verbal battle with Presi- Huckabee Sanders and Se- minister justice." danger to Waters. The dent Donald Trump. She nior Advisor Stephen Miller of the government, there room. Selyem is a gang Terrence Stone, a gang shooting of an Arizona said she is determined to have both been confronted was a lot of hate directed prosecutor and he mainly intervention expert who congresswoman and the see him impeached. Trump in public. Sanders was asked at him and his wife from went after Latino gangs. works in San Bernardino, recent physical confron- has responded by referring to leave the Red Hen restau- right-wing sources. One of But his social media posts said that these kinds of tations with government to Waters as "a low-IQ indi- rant in Virginia. Miller was the slurs claimed Michelle show him making racist comments make it diffi- officials in public places vidual." cursed at by a Washington, Obama was born a man and comments. One of his posts cult for young people to underscore that grave Waters has also come un- D.C. bartender while pick- transitioned to a woman. read "Mexican word of the trust the legal system. threat," said Hutchinson. der fire from her own party ing up an order of sushi.) (Selyem is a Trump sup- day: Hide." "I'm appalled and "The law is clear on public for saying that Trump ad- However, Selyem's porter.) Selyem's comments it's disgusting," he said. threats to federal officials, ministration officials should comments about Michelle But there's another prob- have been criticized by "These are people who are it is a crime. The U.S. at- be confronted in public for Obama are curious. The lem with Selyem's com- African-American politi- in charge of giving us a torney must take action working with a president Obama family has been out ments. Apart from being cal activist Najee Ali, a Los fair trial." against Selyem for his she sees as a criminal. But of the White House for two unprofessional, they may Angeles-based community According to a spokes- violation of federal law in Waters was backed by the years. But when President also call into question his activist. Ali held a press person for the San Ber- calling for the attack on Congressional Black Cau- Barack Obama was head objectivity in the court- conference in San Bernardi- nardino County DA's of- Waters." fice, Selyem's comments

By Charlene MuhaMMad tions manager, L.A. County “It’s always a pleasure to threats to water, such as Contributing Writer Department of Public Works. go out and show everybody pollutants, toxins, and ex- The June 26 tour was or- our facilities. We have some treme, severe weather, he Los Angeles County - ganized and hosted by the really cool infrastructure,” stated. Climate change, facing threats of drought L.A. County Department said Edel Vizcarra, Commu- drought, and the reliability and pollution from extreme of Public Works and Ethnic nity and Government Rela- or lack thereof of imported storms - is looking to trans- Media Services. tions spokesperson for the water from Northern Cali- form the vast infrastructure During visits to the Han- Los Angeles County Public fornia and from the Colo- that captures storm runoff. sen Spreading Grounds and Works Department. rado River, compelled On a recent tour for eth- Rory Shaw Wetlands Park The over 100-year-old the county to reach out to nic media reporters, the De- in Sun Valley, and Vista Flood Control District con- stakeholders in local com- partment of Public Works Hermosa Natural Park near sists of 14 major dams and munities for input on how showed off its stormwater downtown L.A., county reservoirs, 27 spreading to achieve the program’s infrastructure and outlined experts and engineers ex- grounds, and over 500 miles goals, according to Mr. plans to capture, clean and plained the driving factors of open channel, said Mr. Vizcarra. transport water. of water scarcity, and how Vizcarra, before he delved “We have a local sup- The “Building Water Re- extreme weather conditions into L.A. County’s Safe ply water problem. About silience in L.A. County” me- and the five-year droughtClean Water program. 2/3 of our drinking water, dia tour was led by Kerjon have severely impacted com- Its plan is to use modern PHOTO BY CHARLENE MUHAMMAD {See TOUR A-15} Lee, strategic communica- munities. solutions to help address Images from Hansen Spreading Grounds A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL JULY 12, 2018A-9

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PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Tony Mack, son of John Mack, speaks during his father's funeral service held at West Angeles Church of God In

Christ on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. John Mack's family PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS

PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Rev. James Lawson speaks during the funeral service of John Mack held at West Angeles C.O.G.I.C.

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Magic Johnson speaks and gives his PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS respect and admiration for the service Distinguished guests attend the funeral of civil rights activist John Mack. of John Mack. funeral – also known as a and close friend of Mack compare, all of us feel that Church, accepting condo- celebration of life or a cer- Fred Ali, who was also with we personally were lences and love from speak- emony – began, the familial him on his final day. Others cheated by not having more ers throughout the funeral. energy shared by everyone included Danny Bakewell, time with him.'' Though he was out in the in the room was in full ef- Sr., Magic Johnson, Mayor Notably, current presi- community well past his fect. Eric Garcetti, former mayor dent of the National Urban “retirement” (he never real- PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS This is not to say that the Antonio Villaraigosa, and League, Marc Morial, told ly did stop fighting the good Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. speaks during the event was not one of mourn- Chiefs of Police Charlie the attendees that Mack fight), friends spoke of the funeral service for John Mack on Tuesday, ing; indeed, many spoke to Beck, Bill Bratton, and Mi- “fought the good fight”intense love he held for his July 10, 2018 held at West Angeles C.O.G.I.C. the power of Mack’s pres- chel Moore, just to name a no matter where he went. children, grandchildren, ence in their lives. While few. They each spoke about This was certainly exem- siblings, extended family, Mack’s obituary outlined their own experiences with plified by the communitiesand late wife, Harriett. They the “full life” he led, friends Mack, and each had beauti- he brought together in the too were there for the pas- and colleagues gave truth ful and genuine thoughts to church that morning. He en- sionate work that Mack was to these words through add to his legacy. couraged and inspired law a part of throughout his life. speeches during the service. “My heart is ripped by enforcement officials, polit- “… We today hold him The tributes prepared were this,” said LAPD Chief ical leaders, athletes, sing- up for the difference he has a direct testimony to his im- Charlie Beck during his ers, and more to ask them- made in the lives pact and to the man who is tribute. “And I know when I selves how they could bring of the Urban League celebrated for his legacy as look around the room ... all change to African American movement and in the life of much as he is mourned for of us feel the communities, communities the people of Los his passing. same thing. All of us feel of color, women, and more. Angeles,'' Morial said. PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS These tributes composed like we've touched great- And he was always there to “But I want to underscore (L-R) Fmr. LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck, the bulk of the ceremony ness and it left us too help with that change. this fact -- John Mack was a Fmr. LAPD Police Chief William Bratton and featured a speech by early. Even though John Mack’s family could great father. John Mack and new LAPD Police Chief Michel Moore Weingart Foundation CEO lived a full life beyond be seen at the front of the was a great grandfather.”

Jail {continued from Pg. A-1} form L.A. Jails Campaign cares for inmate-patients, ing with mental illness get released they leave behind their incarceration in facil- being preying upon and Director Jasmyne Cannick. with a focus on treatment caught in the criminal jus- whatever little access they ities not equipped to meet counted on to fill up these “Instead of planning on how and rehabilitation, rather tice system after being ar- had to health care in the jail their needs.” new cells. We need alter- to keep people out of jail we than just incarceration. rested for low-level offenses and find themselves right That is why the correc- natives to incarceration for are planning for people to The proposed facility will like jaywalking, disorderly back in the same situation- tional facility expansion is our most vulnerable popu- go to jail.” provide educational, re- conduct, trespassing--or -thus the cycle repeats.” imperative, they said. lations and that’s what Re- But the supervisors habilitation, and life skills charges related to being Though they disagree Meanwhile, Reform form L.A. Jails is about. don’t quite see it that way. programs that would help homeless,” Cannick said. on best service practices, members said despite the Reforming L.A. County The new facility is meant, rebuild lives, facilitate re- “We should be diverting both sides agree that Cali- approval vote, they will jails.” they said, to become a na- integration into society, and these people to treatment fornia’s state of mental continue to move forward Currently in the signa- tional model for in the way thus reduce recidivism and and not to police stations for health care delivery is in with their campaign. ture gathering phase, Re- medical and mental health enhance public safety. The booking. Instead of plan- crisis. “In the long run, we form L.A. Jails members services are provided to County is also increasingly ning for people suffering “In the 1980s, men- recognize that the path that said they have collected the growing inmate-patient investing in alternatives to from mental illness to be in tal health facilities were we are on [in California] over 170,000 signatures population in the criminal incarceration for eligible jail the Board of Supervi- closed throughout the is not sustainable,” said of registered voters in Los justice system. individuals, including part- sors should be studying the state, leaving a vulner- campaign chair, Patrisse Angeles County towards “By embarking on this nering with community- correlation between access able population untreated,” Cullors. qualifying for the ballot. project, the County is in- based mental health pro- to mental health care and said a spokesperson for the “You cannot just keep To get involved with the vested in making signifi- grams.” how systemic changes in Board. jailing people suffering campaign and to sign the cant improvements in the But why jail, asks Re- access to mental health care “With reduced secure from mental illness--not petition, visit www.Re- delivery of healthcare to its form members. People suf- can cause a reduction in in- mental health facilities, even if you build a nice formLAJails.com. inmate-patients,” supervi- fering from mental illness carceration. Going to jail there are limited treatment new shiny jails and call sors said. need more than jail cells. shouldn’t be the only way options for people in the them treatment centers- “The proposed facility They need genuine rehabili- that people can get treated criminal justice system -it’s still a jail and people intends to create a paradigm tative services. for their mental illness be- who have a mental health who are mentally ill and shift in the way the County “Most individuals liv- cause when they are finally diagnosis, which has led to oftentimes homeless are

Housing {continued from Pg. A-1} viduals and families at risk and improvements to Mona with 76 units dedicated for cy Shelter Act of 2006. The affordable housing, hard- bring new affordable hous- of homelessness. The site Park. individuals experiencing AHSC Program provides working individuals and ing projects to life.” will include a County-op- “The remainder of the chronic homelessness.” competitive grants and families are at risk of losing Of the $30 million set erated workforce develop- grant for affordable apart- The grant was made loans to projects that will their homes and jobs. This aside for affordable apart- ment center and walking ments, $10 million, will possible with a combina- achieve greenhouse gas project not only provides ments, said supervisors, path through Franklin D. fund Meta Housing’s East tion of cap-and-trade rev- reductions and benefit- dis much needed housing, but $20 million will fund two Roosevelt Park. Los Angeles Wellness Hub enue through the California advantaged communities also wraparound health projects in the Second Dis- LINC’s Willowbrook and Calvary walking path Strategic Growth Council’s through affordable housing services to keep residents trict. II will include 100 afford- in the First District,” super- Affordable Housing and with pedestrian-friendly healthy and in their homes. AMCAL’s Florence able apartments and a day- visors said. Sustainable Communities transit improvements, re- As demonstrated by this Neighborhood Mobility care center located on a “This project will in- program and Infill- Infraduce reliance on automo- grant, L.A. County is do- Project will encompass 109 County-owned parking lot. clude 113 affordable apart- structure Grant Program bile use and revitalize ur- ing everything we can to affordable apartments, 54 The project will feature ments connected along a funds from Proposition 1C, ban environments. take the necessary steps to of which will be for indi- upgrades to bicycle routes two-mile walking path, the Housing and Emergen- A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 Purdue University Instructor Posts Photo in Blackface, Keeps Job Because of “Free Speech”

BY TALLEY MORTON The story was first recognition of Stillman’s crimes. Purdue’s passivity Sentinel Intern posted on NewsOne.com wrongdoing. But Purdue has had, and will continue and chronicles how a stu- claims that this is not a to have, consequences for A teacher who posted a dent brought the photo to punishable offense. students of color. throwback photo of herself light only for the university “…[Stillman’s] person- “Blackface in any form and a friend in Blackface to quietly lay the issue to al social media post of an is not free speech, it’s hate will not face formal reper- rest. When the photo, was old photo was not harass- speech. How can Purdue cussions, Purdue Universi- brought to the administra- ment under Purdue policy,” advertise itself as a haven ty administration has tion’s attention by an said an email from Purdue for diversity when it pro- decided. anonymous student in News Service. “In any tects a staff member who is In October 2016, Pur- November of 2017, the stu- event, what we can say unable to respect that diver- due biology instructor dent was told 20 days later firmly is that, at Purdue, we sity?” said the student who Lisa Stillman posted a that the investigation had do not punish speech, par- initially filed the com- photo of her and a friend been completed and that ticularly when off-campus plaint. “Instructors are sup- from Halloween at the age “appropriate action had speech is expressed by an posed to lead by example, of 12. In the photo, the FACEBOOK been taken.” employee speaking as a and I don’t think any Pur- Purdue University instructor will not be formally punished The photo had simply private citizen.” due student should follow two wore Afro wigs, dark for posting Blackface photo. paint on their face, and red been deleted and Stillman However, this has not that example.” lipstick. consisted of performances Lafayette University. Ac- remained in her teaching been enough for students A Change.org petition The costume was a meant to mock African cording to CollegeFactu- position within the biology attending the university. In was made demanding Still- replica of the racist min- Americans. al.com, the student body is department. 2013, according to a study man’s resignation. To date, strel shows from the early Purdue University is a 64.7% White and 3% Black Many students are call- by the FBI, Purdue had the it has received 620 signa- 19th century. These shows public university in West or African American. ing for some kind of formal second most campus hate tures. Man Who Challenged Black Family’s Use of Pool Loses Job

BY JONATHAN DREW But Bloom was wrong An attorney for Bloom to leave for violating rules, Associated Press about his neighbor: Abhuli- said his client has taken his according to the statement. men owns a house with her wife and children away “No one deserves to be A White man who chal- husband a few blocks away from their home in the city, judged solely based on an lenged a Black family’s use in the development, ac- about 100 miles (160 kilo- isolated incident, taken out of a gated pool in a North cording to county property meters) west of Raleigh, to of context,” Vermitsky Carolina neighborhood has records. a safe location after receiv- said. not only resigned from the In the video, Bloom, ing death threats. Lawyer Winston-Salem Police homeowner’s association Abhulimen and the re- John Vermitsky issued a Chief Catrina Thompson board — he’s also lost his sponding officers all speak statement Friday saying his said Friday that the alterca- job. in measured tones. She client feels terrible and did- tion ended without any Sonoco announced Fri- accuses him of singling out n’t intend to discriminate. charges and that her offi- day that Adam Bloom is no her and her young son as Bloom was performing cers “consistently attempt longer employed by the African Americans by ask- his duties as pool chairman to resolve incidents while packaging and industrial ing to see her ID. Bloom, WALT UNKS/THE WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL VIA AP after another woman ap- maintaining respect for all This photo shows the locked gate of the Glenridge Com- products company, saying who served as chairman of munity Pool in Winston-Salem, N.C., Friday, July 6, 2018. proached Bloom question- persons involved.” it doesn’t condone discrim- the Glenridge community's Adam Bloom, a White man who challenged a Black fami- ing whether Abhulimen The Glenridge Home- ination of any kind, even if private pool, responds that ly's use of a gated pool in a North Carolina neighborhood, had the right to be poolside, owners Association said in it happens outside its work- he asks pool users to see has not only resigned from the homeowner's association Vermitsky said. an email that Bloom place. their identification “a cou- board - he's also lost his job. The lawyer said there resigned as pool chairman A video posted by Jas- ple times” each week. was some confusion about and board member. mine Abhulimen on Face- Officers then deter- ings were on the page of “employee is no longer the address Abhulimen Association officials book on July 4, seen more mined that Abhulimen did Jasmine Edwards, which is employed by the company gave the other woman, so regret the situation “at our than 4 million times, shows in fact have keycard access Abhulimen’s Facebook in any respect.” Bloom asked to see her ID. community pool that left what happened after Bloom to the gated pool. An offi- screen name. Company spokesman Then Bloom, “not wanting neighbors feeling racially questioned whether she cer apologized to her. The social media back- Brian Risinger confirmed a confrontation to esca- profiled,” the email said. was allowed to bring her When Abhulimen asked lash was fierce, and soon that Bloom’s separation late,” called police to “In confronting and calling son to the pool in the Win- Bloom for an apology, he targeted Bloom’s employer. was “effective immediate- resolve the situation, the police on one of our ston-Salem neighborhood. walked away. In a Twitter post, South ly.” Risinger said Bloom according to the statement. neighbors, the pool chair Bloom also called the On Facebook, Abhuli- Carolina-based Sonoco was a business develop- In seven years as chair- escalated a situation in a police. In a police record- men accused Bloom of apologized to Abhulimen ment manager who had man of the pool, Bloom way that does not reflect ing released Friday, Bloom racial profiling: “This is a and said the situation does- been with Sonoco for about occasionally has had to ask the inclusive values Glen- is heard calmly telling a classic case of racial profil- n’t reflect company values. five years. people of all ages and races ridge seeks to uphold.” dispatcher he’s dealing ing in my half a million $$ “We are aware of a ter- with a “nonresident that’s neighborhood pool. This rible incident involving the at the pool who refuses to happened to me and my actions of one of our leave. ... We’re just asking baby today. What a employees outside the GOP Lawmaker Counters for a form of identifica- shame!!” A police news workplace,” the statement tion.” release noted that the post- said, adding that the Racism Claims With “My Son Is Named After a Black Guy” BY FAITH PETRIE Taylor went on to say, Sentinel Intern “Do you think that’s going to play here? My son is Rep. Scott Taylor (R- named after a black guy. Va.) has come under scruti- I’m a military guy. We ny after reports of him don’t give a s--- about rejecting accusations of where you come from. racism through claiming Black, White, Brown, gay, his son was “named after a straight. I don’t care.” Black guy who was killed After The Hill reported giving his life for them in AP PHOTO on this statement, Taylor took Afghanistan.” Scott Taylor felt that The to Twitter to express how he The accusations stem- Hill was trying to “editorial- felt the publication was try- med from whether Taylor ize” his comment regarding ing to “editorialize” what he would show support of Vir- how he wasn’t racist due to was saying and “make some- his child being named after ginia GOP Senate candi- one out to be a racist.” a black man. date Corey Stewart who In the comment section has been accused of prob- are trying to target me. … of The Hill’s article, Ian R. lematic rhetoric. No one cares, except for a said, “‘I’m not racist; I “I don’t give a s--- small teeny amount of peo- named my kid after a Black about Corey Stewart,” Tay- ple you met at the cupcake guy.’ That’s a new take on lorsaidinaninterview place. What are they trying the ‘I have Black friends’ with The Virginian-Pilot. to say? That Scott Taylor argument, time-tested and “No one else does either likes Corey Stewart so approved by racists for except for Democrats who therefore he’s a racist?” many years.” Ex-officer involved in Rodney King beating charged with DUI ASSOCIATED PRESS attorney. Koon and three other A former Los Angeles LAPD officers were police sergeant who went charged with using exces- to prison for his role in the sive force for a 1991 beating of black motorist videotaped beating of King Rodney King is charged that made international with driving under the headlines. Their acquittal influence of alcohol. on state charges led to riot- DOUGLAS C. PIZAC / ASSOCIATED PRESS Prosecutors on Thurs- Stacey Koon in Valencia, ing in 1992 that claimed day confirmed that 67- California in April of 1993 dozens of lives. year-old Stacey Koon Koon and Officer Lau- faces two misdemeanor the Castaic area northwest rence Powell later went to counts for allegedly crash- of Los Angeles. prison on federal civil ing his truck into a parked Koon wasn’t hurt. It’s rights charges. Koon was pickup truck on May 1 in unclear whether he has an released in 1995. THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-11 Study Aims to Dispel Rhetoric about Black Men’s Success BY JENNIFER BIHM today, up from 38% in of millions of Black helpful to Black boys, who Contributing Writer 1960, according to a new males,” said Alan Jenkins, hail disproportionately analysis of Census data. executive director of from lower-income fami- Findings from a recent And the share of Black men Opportunity Agenda, a lies. study suggest that Black who are poor has fallen social justice organization. 2. “When it comes to men in America may be from 41% in 1960 to 18% Meanwhile, the study college, which is clearly of more successful than what in 2016. So, a substantial also found that having con- benefit to Black males, people think. Members of share of Black men in tact with the criminal jus- more needs to be done to The Institute for Family America are realizing the tice system at a young age increase the pipeline of Studies released the results American Dream—at least was a major setback to suc- Black men into higher edu- last Tuesday in Washington financially—and a clear cess for Black men. cation and to increase their DC, hoping to dispel com- majority are not poor. “Contact with the crim- graduation rates. This mon rhetoric, they said, Furthermore, they said, inal justice system more should involve targeting about Black men that is “as expected, higher educa- than doubles men’s odds of students from lower- often negative. The study tion and full-time work being poor in their fifties, income backgrounds, addressed the economic look like engines of success although this effect seems including Black men, with standing of Black men, for Black men in America. to be mediated by its efforts—such as summer avenues to success for them But three other institutions impact on their work and bridge programs—that and how much of a sense of that tend to get less atten- marital status,” authors boost their odds of attend- control individuals felt they tion in our current discus- said. ing college and graduating had over their own lives. sions of race—the U.S. mil- “Education and full- from college.” “Over the last decade, itary, the Black church, and PHOTO COURTESY OF THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY STUDIES time work also dramatical- 3. “Efforts are also much of the racial news in marriage—also appear to ly reduce the odds that needed to reduce racial America has been sobering, play significant roles in divorced Black men…” from their early years to Black men experience profiling and overincarcer- if not downright depress- black men’s success. For The authors presented ages 50 and older. The data poverty in midlife. And, ation in the criminal justice ing,” said IFS members. instance, Black men who their findings to a group of they said, indicates that again, we find no evidence system—from scaling back “Trayvon Martin. Tamir served in the military are Black panelists that includ- almost half of Black men that childhood family mandatory sentences to Rice. Walter Scott. Fergu- more likely than those who ed Michelle Singletary, (48%) are at least in the structure affects Black increasing funding for pub- son. Baltimore. Charleston. did not to be in the middle financial columnist for The middle class by the time men’s odds of being poor lic defenders—in light of And, of course, Char- class when they reach mid- Washington Post; Bradley they reach their fifties, as middle-aged adults.” our findings. Given that the lottesville. Writers and life (54% vs. 45%), accord- Hardy of American Univer- judging by their total fami- The findings, the effects of contact with the scholars like Ta-Nehisi ing to our new analysis of sity and senior fellow at ly income (adjusted for authors wrote, suggest that criminal justice system Coates and Michelle the National Longitudinal Brookings Institution, and their family size). more should be done to appear to be mediated by Alexander have underlined Survey of Youth social entrepreneur Ian Correcting overly nega- boost the probability for factors such as work and the enduring character of (NLSY79). Black men who Rowe, the CEO of Public tive depictions and atti- success among Black men marital status, more needs racial inequality and racism frequently attended church Preparatory Network. tudes regarding Black men in the country. to be done to make sure in America, and the ways in services at a young age are "This marries the data is important because they Specifically, they said: that Black men preparing which America’s racial also more likely to reach with what all of us know shape how Black men are 1. “Since cognitive to leave prison receive ade- divide has exacted a partic- the middle class or higher with our values," Single- treated, and how Black skills begin to develop in quate vocational training ular kind of toll on Black when they are in their tary told The Spectrum. men view their potential, early childhood, public and the job placement they men and Black boys.” fifties: 53% of those men “The military launched authors said. efforts to improve and need to get a firm financial Authors of the report; who attended church as my husband's father into “Research and experi- expand early education footing. For instance, a W. Bradford Wilcox, young men made it, com- middle-class status, which ence show that expecta- programs focusing on dis- year of transitional Wendy R. Wang, and pared to 43% who did not. helped my husband go to tions and biases on the part advantaged children, from employment coupled with Ronald B. Mincy said that “Finally, about 70% of college, which helps my of potential employers, programs modeled on earli- optional drug treatment more than one-in-two married Black men are in kids." teachers, health care er efforts like the Perry Pre- would be a step in the right Black men (57%) have the middle class, compared The authors used a providers, police officers, school Project to today’s direction, as would efforts made it into the middle to only 20% of never-mar- cohort of men born and other stakeholders Nurse-Family Partnerships, to expand tax incentives to class or higher as adults ried Black men and 44% of between 1957 and 1964 influence the life outcomes could prove particularly hire ex-prisoners.” TheBlackPressChallengesFakeNewsatAnnualConference idea of “fake news.” the present moment any- Closing out the discus- “Black media is being more. Every time we report sion, Chairman Leavell dismissed and not being something we are partici- called on mainstream regarded for its true pating in the documenta- media and the general pub- worth,” Gray-Young said. tion of history, and what lic to denounce the idea of “It’stimewetakeapage comes up in Google “fake news” and its mes- out of Donald Trump’s searches are items with the sage, while encouraging all book and reinvigorate our highest ratings, which is Americans to support the bases. Then we need to what the public comes to Black Press. take a step back and know to be the whole “NNPA has served as a reestablish trust, particular- truth.” vanguard and a honest look ly among young people. This is why the pres- into the lives and struggles We’re in a time now, where ence of the Black Press on of Black Americans for millennials are asking, social media is so pivotal, over forty years,” Leavell ‘What’s the source of true Gray-Young added. said. “The Black Press has information?’ That source “Increase your SEO’s, been around for over 191 is the Black Press and we tell your own stories and years. To say that there is need to do a better job get plugged in,” Gray- no real news or reporting, explaining that.” Young said. just isn’t factual as history Gray-Young continued: Bolden said that in shows us different. “And don’t forget about America, right now, “we Leavell continued: “As your social media. This is don’t struggle with the members of the Black FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA what young people are ideals of what is right and Press it is our job to be that Panelists discuss the affects of “fake news” on the Black community during the NNPA’s plugged into. It’s not just what is wrong, but what is torch of insight and lead 2018 annual convention in Norfolk, Va. about what’s happening in the truth.” other generations on.”

BY LAUREN POTEAT news of her day—concern- cerned about what is being NNPA Newswire ing the mythical rape of a said, as I am with what White woman.” isn’t,” Malveaux said. “We learn more > As Donald Trump’s Leavell said that, [Black people] can define persistent “fake news” throughout history, Black what news is…For exam- rhetoric continues to fester people have been victim- ple, ‘45’ is running around in the media, Black pub- ized by the proliferation of bragging about how low the lishers across the nation, fake news and misinforma- Black unemployment rate recently took charge of the tion, including some of our is, but if you research the conversation, giving way to most profound Black lead- statistics and labor market a special forum entitled ers like Marcus Garvey, Dr. correctly, you’ll see that a “Black Press vs. Fake Martin Luther King Jr., large number of Black peo- News.” leaders of the Black Pan- ple, have actually left the The forum took place ther Party and even today’s labor market altogether.” during the National News- Black Lives Matter. Malveaux continued: paper Publishers Associa- “All these obstacles are “This is the real story that tion’s (NNPA) annual con- nothing new to us,” Leavell needs to be told and not vention. Dorothy Leavell, said. “So, while Donald 45’s ‘fake news.’ This year the chairman of NNPA and Trump has been credited alone over 150,000 Black publisher of the Chicago for popularizing the term women left the labor mar- Crusader, the Gary Crusad- ‘fake news’ we know this ket, which represent the er and the Chicago Reader, too is ‘fake news.’” stories that nobody is moderated the dialogue Joininginonthedia- telling.” about misinformation in logue, additional speakers According to a report mainstream media. included Sarah Glover, the by CNBC, nearly 70 per- “What do we do in this president of the National cent of all American citi- age of fake news?” Leavell Association of Black Jour- zens are concerned about said. “Our struggles and nalists; Deborah Gray- “fake news” being used as our truths have been at the Young, the managing part- a weapon. BORN TO BE GREAT forefront of battling fake ner of D. Gray-Young, Inc. What’s more, in a news throughout history.” Consulting; Dr. Julianne recent report by NBC, To be ready for the jobs of the future, students need Leavell continued: “In Malveaux, an economist “fake news” or just overall learning experiences that meet them where they are, 1827, we battled the lie that and sociopolitical com- lies, were shown to spread we were nothing more than mentator; and A. Scott faster on social media than engage them deeply, let them progress at a pace that three-fifths of a human, Bolden, the managing part- the actual truth. meets their individual needs, and helps them master the spearheaded by the Free- ner of the Washington, Examining the critical skills for today and tomorrow. To learn more about ESSA dom’s Journal, the nation’s D.C., office of the global role of Black media, which first Black-owned and law firm Reed Smith. The has long been the beacon of and how you can get involved, visit www.nnpa.org/essa. operated newspaper, which panelists challenged Black light in the Black commu- stepped in and showed us publishers and their teams nity, alongside the new age Made possible by a grant from the different. In 1895, activist to not only report real sto- of technology, Deborah Ida B. Wells, who estab- ries, but to also report them Gray-Young, placed em- lished the ‘Memphis Free right. phasis on millennials and Speech’ refuted the fake “I’m not so much con- their role in escaping the © 2018 National Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights reserved THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JULY ANGELES 12, 2018 SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-12 9, 2014

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As a woman of color exposed (even from the port the work she is do- -- and let’s be clear: as a shadows) to her commit- ing. It takes a multitude “Who’s peeping through Black Woman, I know I ment and dedication to the of people to do a mighty would not have the free- improvement of those she work and she is one of the dom and availability to served close to forty years (our) soldiers in this fight. the peephole!!!??” have the voice I have if it ago. A dear friend of mine used were not for the fact that Although I’ve not had to talk about how when others stand up and fight a very close relationship you look at a piece of tap- Who can peep into and Genesis 45:3-8. Ja- Esau, father’s (Isaac) to make sure equality and with the Congresswoman, estry it looks so beautiful what is happening around cob meets the Pharaoh. favorite, a hunter. Esau justice is available to all I can say from my own on the top, but oftentimes us? Who’s at fault? Why He enters his royal court profaned his birthright of us. I appreciate and re- personal experience work- when you turn it over it are these things happen- and blesses him [shows [inherited privileges], spect the fact that United ing with her and her of- can look a hot mess. Well, ing? What’s going on? Is honor to the Pharaoh.] sells it [commercialized States Congresswoman fice in the Los Angelesthe backside of life may there something I am not Pharaoh: “How old are it] to Jacob spuriously Maxine Waters is willing area, whenever I reach sometimes look and be understanding, missing or you?” [Genesis 47:9: Ja- for stew! *Esau accused to stand up and not only out to request her assis- a hot mess, but Maxine can I learn? As we enter- cob has just arrived from Jacob of stealing it. Real- speak on behalf of those tance, presence, support Waters is working hard tain these questions, stay a long, but happy journey izing what a fool he was who can’t be heard, but or help, when it is within to make sure the topside with me. I want to take from Canaan.] He and and couldn’t face him- is willing to fight on theirher power she always does of the tapestry comes to- you on a journey. Today, his sons are driven from self, he blamed it on Ja- behalf. Why is it when a her best. I am grateful gether beautifully and bril- consider yourself “a so- the land of Canaan be- cob. What he didn’t know woman refuses to be sub- that no matter how full liantly. journer;” one dwelling cause of famine. Joseph was that his mother, Re- missive and quiet we are her plate may be and how Lest we forget. If we in a temporary abode, a had interpreted Pharaoh’s bekah, mediates the plan called belligerent or un- much she has to work and are not careful, the hands stranger in a foreign land. dream which predicted [like grandmother Sarah civil, but when men step travel around the world to of time will definitely roll Who is this? Please allow the 7 year famine; now in did]! Esau was furious, up to make a point they make a difference in up- back. We need to support yourself to go with me its second year, the family threatens to kill Jacob; are applauded? As my lifting democracy, she still everyone that is trying to on this historical journey arrives at Egypt. Jacob re- but his parents sent him grandmother used to say, has the human touch and make the world a better which dates back to about sponds, “My pilgrimage far away to Uncle Laban, sometimes it really is the doesn’t forget about those place and that is willing 1921-1491BC. This is one hundred and thirty who is also tricky. *Over squeaky wheel that gets who she not only repre- to stand for justice. As a period captures when years [130]. They have a 20 year period, Jacob the oil. “Auntie Maxine” sents, but who also depend member of so many wom- “the promise” made to been few and hard as spends his life somewhat please keep squeaking. on her to be heard. Now en organizations including Abraham and confirmed compared to the pilgrim- enslaved under tricky La- I am a native of South- don’t get me wrong, Aun- (but not limited to), the through his son, Isaac age of my father [Isaac, ban. He steals away his ern California. I originally tie Maxine will also put National Council of Negro and grandson, Jacob [the 180 years and grandfa- wives and children after a hail from the fair city of you in your place if she Women, Black Women for Patriarchs]. Let’s consid- ther, Abraham [175 years series of deceitful acts… Riverside. When I moved thinks she needs to cor- Positive Change, and Al- er together this ancient, and great grandfather, [Part 2 coming]. to Los Angeles to attend rect you. But is that a bad pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, factual account about Terah 205 years].” In the the University of Califor- thing? Inc., #IStandWithMaxine! Biblical Patriarchs. This backdrop, Jacob might Jeanette Grattan nia, Los Angeles (UCLA) On that point, if Con- may help to reveal what be rehearsing memories Parker, Ph.D. Founder/ in 1979, Maxine Waters gresswoman Maxine Wa- Healing Without is happening and how to of his life. He responded Superintendent Today’s had already started her ters feels she had to ex- Hate: It's a choice. It's a respond. It is not exhaus- with heart wrenching Fresh Start Charter career in public service press herself in such a way lifestyle. Pass it on! tive [not enough time or perspective, emotional School: author“Will You working in the office that of came across as chal- space to explain every response. What might he Marry Me? Inquiring then Los Angeles City lenging the Trump Admin- Visit www.WendyEn- detail.] More particularly, have been thinking? *Per- Minds Want To Know” Councilman David Cun- istration, then I can tell terprises.com and www. let’s look at Jacob (Israel) haps some of his past: copyright all rights re- ningham as Chief Deputy you she had good reason forgivingforliving.org. and Joseph, the son of his His parents, Rebekah served. askdrjeanette. and you could see she and she definitely does her Wendy is a coach, consul- favored wife [Rachel]. and Isaac had twins [Ja- successontheway@gmail. had a drive that could not homework and can fac- tant and speaker. You may Jacob had twelve sons. cob and Esau]; a difficult com [references: Jewish and would not be stopped tually back up whatever email her at wendy.glad- Benjamin was the young- pregnancy. They wrestled Study Bible, Dake’s An- even back then. Council- platform she is standing [email protected]. est. There are pivotal bib- in her womb. Jacob, his notated Reference Bible man David Cunningham on. She is no joke and we lical verses (many). But mother’s favorite, worked was my uncle and I was need to continue to sup- here a few: Genesis 49:7 more around the house.

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Effective Subdivision (a) of Section review, involvement and adoption, the final 2019 FTIP will function as the final program cuasicomunitaria o separada, Fictitious Business Name sin el consentimiento escrito in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name for the region, unless amended, and a final notice is not published. The projects are de la otra parte o una orden another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement Statement generally expires de la corte, excepto en el or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from listed by each respective county in Volume III of the Draft 2019 FTIP. curso habitual de actividades 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed personales y comerciales Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the office of the County The Draft 2019 FTIP and Draft Amendment No. 3 to the 2016-2040 RTP/SCS are o para satisfacer las Original does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided available for public review on the SCAG website at http://ftip.scag.ca.gov/Pages/2019/ necesidades de la vida; y 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/18 the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section 4. crear o modificar una CNS-3152282# Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires draft.aspx and http://scagrtpscs.net/Pages/Draft2016RTPSCSAmend03.aspx. Copies transferencia no testamentaria LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change are also available for public review at SCAG’s main office in Los Angeles and its de manera que afecte la another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the asignación de una propiedad FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section regional offices (Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura). Copies of sujeta a transferencia, sin el NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change consentimiento por escrito de File No. 2018163490 Professions Code). in the residence address of the Draft 2019 FTIP can also be found at public libraries throughout the region (library The following person(s) is Original a registered owner. A new la otra parte o una orden de 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/18 listing is available on the SCAG website). SCAG’s Regional Council as the agency’s la corte. Antes de que se (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Pink Building Property CNS-3152118# Statement must be filed governing board is tentatively scheduled to consider approval of the final 2019 FTIP and pueda eliminar la revocación LOS ANGELES SENTINEL de una transferencia no Solutions, 603-B E. before the expiration. Effective University Dr., PMB# 323, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Amendment No. 3 to the 2016-2040 RTP/SCS on September 6, 2018. testamentaria, se debe FICTITIOUS BUSINESS presentar ante la corte un Carson, CA 90746, County Business Name Statement of LA NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the SCAG will be holding two (2) public hearings regarding the Draft 2019 FTIP and Draft aviso del cambio y hacer una File No. 2018163343 entrega legal de dicho aviso a Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. Andre M Coney, 603-B E. The following person(s) is The filing of this statement Amendment No. 3 to the 2016-2040 RTP/SCS on the following dates, times and la otra parte. (are) doing business as: Cada parte tiene que notificar University Dr. PMB# 323, does not of itself authorize locations: Carson, CA 90746 (1) Eat Your Heart Out, the use in this state of a a la otra sobre cualquier gasto (2) Eat Your Heart Out extraordinario propuesto por This business is conducted Fictitious Business Name (1) Tuesday, July 17, 2018 (2) Thursday, July 26, 2018 by: An individual Clothing, (3) Eat Your Heart in violation of the rights of lo menos cinco días hábiles Out Collection, (4) Eat Your @ 10:00 a.m. @ 3:00 p.m. antes de realizarlo, y rendir The registrant commenced to another under Federal, State, transact business under the Heart Out Records, (5) Eat or common law (See Section cuenta a la corte de todos Your Heart Out The Label, SCAG Los Angeles Office SCAG Los Angeles Office los gastos extraordinarios fictitious business name or 14411 et seq., Business and names listed above on N/A 9715 S Broadway #2, Los Professions Code). 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700 realizados después de que Angeles, CA 90003, County estas órdenes de restricción I declare that all information Original Los Angeles, CA 90017 Los Angeles, CA 90017 in this statement is true and of LA 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 hayan entrado en vigencia. Registered owner(s): CNS-3150337# No obstante, puede usar correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material Marcus Orlando Hopkins, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL One may also participate in the public hearings via their web browser or video propiedad comunitaria, 9715 S Broadway #2, Los cuasicomunitaria o suya matter pursuant to Section conference. Please visit our website for the public hearing procedures, web browser 17913 of the Business and Angeles, CA 90003 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS separada para pagar a un This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT instructions and video conference locations at http://ftip.scag.ca.gov. abogado que lo ayude o para Professions code that the registrant knows to be false by: an individual File No. 2018157953 pagar los costos de la corte. The registrant commenced The following person(s) is The purpose of the hearings is to receive public input and comments regarding the NOTICE—ACCESS TO is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to to transact business under (are) doing business as: AFFORDABLE HEALTH the fictitious business name Pen-It-Pro, 4114 Santo Draft 2019 FTIP and Draft Amendment No. 3 to the 2016-2040 RTP/SCS, which INSURANCE: Do you or exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). or names listed above on Tomas Drive, Apt B, Los may be used to facilitate changes where appropriate. SCAG encourages the public someone in your household 07/2018 Angeles, CA 90008, County need affordable health S/ Andre M Coney, Owner and all interested parties to submit comments and/or information, verbal or written, at This statement was filed I declare that all information of LA insurance? If so, you should in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): apply for Covered California. with the County Clerk of Los the public hearings by no later than the close of the public comment period. Written Angeles on July 3, 2018 correct. (A registrant who Donna Maria Thompson, Covered California can declares as true any material 4114 Santo Tomas Drive, Apt comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2018 and may be submitted help reduce the cost you NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section B, Los Angeles, CA 90008 electronically to [email protected], or by U.S. mail as follows: pay towards high quality 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted affordable health care. For 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires Professions code that the by: An Individual Southern California Association of Governments more information, visit www. registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced coveredca.com. Or call at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under Attention: Pablo Gutierrez Covered California at 1-800- punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name 300-1506. in the office of the County 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700 Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on AVISO฀ACCESO A ($1,000)). 06/2018 Los Angeles, CA 90017 SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires S/ Marcus Orlando Hopkins, I declare that all information ECONÓMICO: Owner in this statement is true and ¿Necesita seguro de salud 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who a un costo asequible, ya with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material sea para usted o alguien en statement pursuant to Section SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 17913 other than a change Angeles on July 3, 2018 matter pursuant to Section ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS su hogar? Si es así, puede in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and 900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1700 presentar una solicitud con Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Los Angeles, CA 90017 Covered California. Covered a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false T: (213) 236-1800 California lo puede ayudar a Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor www.scag.ca.gov reducir el costo que paga por Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to seguro de salud asequible y the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars de alta calidad. Para obtener January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement in the office of the County ($1,000)). You have 30 calendar days la petición, se emita un fallo más información, visite www. Clerk, except, as provided S/ Donna Maria Thompson, after this Summons and o la corte dé otras órdenes. coveredca.com. O llame a must be accompanied by the Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner CIVIL Petition are served on you to Cualquier agencia del orden Covered California al 1-800- 17920, where it expires This statement was filed file a Response (form FL-120) público que haya recibido 300-0213. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los at the court and have a copy o visto una copia de estas WARNING - IMPORTANT in the facts set forth in the Angeles on June 27, 2018 served on the petitioner. A órdenes puede hacerlas INFORMATION the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE letter, phone call, or court acatar en cualquier lugar de California law provides that, 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section appearance will not protect California. for purposes of division of in violation of the rights of FOR CHANGE OF NAME another under Federal, State, in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name Case No. YS030333 you. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot property upon dissolution a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires Superior Court of California, If you do not file your pay the filing fee, ask the clerk of a marriage or domestic or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from County of Los Angeles Response on time, the court for a fee waiver form. The partnership or upon legal Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Petition of: Darlene Nance for may make orders affecting court may order you to pay separation, property acquired Professions Code). Original before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Change of Name your marriage or domestic back all or part of the fees and by the parties during marriage 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/18 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided TO ALL INTERESTED partnership, your property, costs that the court waived for or domestic partnership in CNS-3152260# Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section PERSONS: and custody of your children. you or the other party. joint form is presumed to be LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Petitioner Darlene Nance filed You may be ordered to pay EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: community property. If either Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change a petition with this court for a support and attorney fees and Si no puede pagar la cuota party to this action should FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the decree changing names as costs. de presentación, pida al die before the jointly held NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section follows: For legal advice, contact a secretario un formulario de community property is divided, File No. 2018165992 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Darlene Nance to Darlene lawyer immediately. Get exención de cuotas. La corte the language in the deed that The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Nance James help finding a lawyer at the puede ordenar que usted characterizes how title is held (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new The Court orders that all California Courts Online Self- pague, ya sea en parte o por (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants Bedcaps, 6122 Brynhurst another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name persons interested in this Help Center (www.courts. completo, las cuotas y costos in common, or community Ave Apt 10, Los Angeles, or common law (See Section Statement must be filed matter appear before this ca.gov/selfhelp), at the de la corte previamente property) will be controlling, CA 90043, County of LA 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective court at the hearing indicated California Legal Services exentos a petición de usted o and not the community Registered owner(s): Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious below to show cause, if any, website (www.lawhelpca.org), de la otra parte. property presumption. You Sandra Manning, 6122 Original Business Name Statement why the petition for change of or by contacting your local 1. The name and address should consult your attorney Brynhurst Ave Apt 10, Los 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/18 must be accompanied by the name should not be granted. county bar association. of the court are (El nombre if you want the community Angeles, CA 90043 CNS-3152116# Affidavit of Identity form. Any person objecting to the Tiene 30 días de calendario y dirección de la corte property presumption to be This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement name changes described después de haber recibido la son): Superior Court of written into the recorded title by: an Individual does not of itself authorize above must file a written entrega legal de esta Citación California, County of Pomona to the property. The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a objection that includes the y Petición para presentar Courthouse South, 400 Civic ADVERTENCIA - to transact business under NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name reasons for the objection at una Respuesta (formulario Center Plaza, Pomona, CA IMFORMACIÓN the fictitious business name File No. 2018152642 in violation of the rights of least two court days before FL-120) ante la corte y 91766 IMPORTANTE or names listed above on The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, the matter is scheduled to efectuar la entrega legal de 2. The name, address, and De acuerdo a la ley de 04/2018 (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section be heard and must appear una copia al demandante. telephone number of the California, las propiedades I declare that all information Snap Juicing Co. and Moor, 14411 et seq., Business and at the hearing to show cause Una carta o llamada telefónica petitioner’s attorney, or the adquiridas por las partes in this statement is true and 621 Cerritos Ave #3, Long Professions Code). why the petition should not be o una audiencia de la corte no petitioner without an attorney, durante su matrimonio o correct. (A registrant who Beach, CA 90802, County of Original granted. If no written objection basta para protegerlo. are: (El nombre, dirección pareja de hecho en forma declares as true any material Los Angeles 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 is timely filed, the court may Si no presenta su Respuesta y número de teléfono del conjunta se consideran matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): CNS-3150242# grant the petition without a a tiempo, la corte puede abogado del demandante, o propiedad comunitaria para 17913 of the Business and Ayesha Latrice Sly, 43195 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL hearing. dar órdenes que afecten su del demandante si no tiene fines de la división de bienes Professions code that the Andrade Ave N, Hemet, CA Notice of Hearing: matrimonio o pareja de hecho, abogado, son): Bin Wang, que ocurre cuando se produce registrant knows to be false 92544; CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Date: 8-31-18, Time: 8:30, sus bienes y la custodia de 18708 Aguiro St, Rowland una disolución o separación is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT Dept.: M sus hijos. La corte también Heights, CA 91748 legal del matrimonio o pareja punishable by a fine not to by: an Individual File No. 2018160510 The address of the court is le puede ordenar que pague Date (Fecha): April 17 2018 de hecho. Si cualquiera exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced The following person(s) is 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, manutención, y honorarios y SHERRI R. CARTER, de las partes de este caso ($1,000)). to transact business under (are) doing business as: CA 90503 costos legales. Clerk, by (Secretario, por) I. llega a fallecer antes de S/ Sandra Manning, Owner the fictitious business name 1. Mynotarytraveler, 2. A copy of this Order to Show Para asesoramiento legal, AVALOS, Deputy (Asistente) que se divida la propiedad This statement was filed or names listed above on Mydebteliminatorpartner, Cause shall be published póngase en contacto de [SEAL] comunitaria de tenencia with the County Clerk of Los 06/2018 9020 S. Heritage Way, at least once each week inmediato con un abogado. STANDARD FAMILY LAW conjunta, el destino de la Angeles on July 6, 2018 I declare that all information Inglewood, CA 90305, for four successive weeks Puede obtener información RESTRAINING ORDERS misma quedará determinado NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and County of LA; Mailing prior to the date set for para encontrar un abogado Starting immediately, you por las cláusulas de la Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Address: P.O. Box 9291, hearing on the petition in en el Centro de Ayuda de and your spouse or domestic escritura correspondiente que 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Inglewood, CA 90305 the following newspaper of las Cortes de California partner are restrained from: describen su tenencia (por ej., Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): general circulation, printed in (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en 1. removing the minor tenencia conjunta, tenencia at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Gloria L. Harris, 9020 S. this county: The Los Angeles el sitio web de los Servicios children of the parties from en común o propiedad the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Heritage Way, Inglewood, CA Sentinel Newspaper Legales de California (www. the state or applying for a new comunitaria) y no por la in the office of the County registrant knows to be false 90305 Date: June 22 2018 lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose or replacement passport for presunción de propiedad Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted ERIC C. TAYLOR en contacto con el colegio de those minor children without comunitaria. Si quiere que la in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to by: An Individual Judge of the Superior Court abogados de su condado. the prior written consent of presunción comunitaria quede 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced to 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/18 NOTICE—RESTRAINING the other party or an order of registrada en la escritura de la 40 days after any change ($1,000)). transact business under the CNS-3147864# ORDERS ARE ON PAGE the court; propiedad, debería consultar in the facts set forth in the S/ Ayesha L Sly, Owner fictitious business name or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 2: These restraining orders 2. cashing, borrowing against, con un abogado. statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed names listed above on N/A are effective against both canceling, transferring, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information SUMMONS (Family Law) spouses or domestic partners disposing of, or changing the CNS-3145372# Angeles on June 21, 2018 in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of CITACIÓN (Derecho until the petition is dismissed, beneficiaries of any insurance a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who familiar) a judgment is entered, or other coverage, including Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO or the court makes further life, health, automobile, and 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section DE CASO): 18PSFL00794 Statement must be filed orders. They are enforceable disability, held for the benefit before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and NOTICE TO RESPONDENT anywhere in California by any of the parties and their minor FICTITIOUS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from Professions code that the (Name): AVISO AL law enforcement officer who children; Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false DEMANDADO (Nombre): has received or seen a copy 3. transferring, encumbering, BUSINESS in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor Yan Chen must be accompanied by the of them. hypothecating, concealing, NAMES Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to You have been sued. Read AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES or in any way disposing of in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars the information below and on The filing of this statement DE RESTRICCIÓN SE any property, real or personal, does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). the next page. ENCUENTRAN EN LA whether community, quasi- 40 days after any change S/ Gloria L. Harris, Owner Lo han demandado. Lea la the use in this state of a PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de community, or separate, Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed información a continuación y restricción están en vigencia without the written consent of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los en la página siguiente. in violation of the rights of en cuanto a ambos cónyuges the other party or an order of NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Angeles on June 29, 2018 Petitioner’s name is: o miembros de la pareja de the court, except in the usual File No. 2018159698 in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with The following person(s) is or common law (See Section Nombre del demandante: hecho hasta que se despida course of business or for the 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section Bin Wang (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name

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Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false by: an individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Noise/Vibration Monitoring at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Paving the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to to transact business under File No. 2018 141156 Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Portable Toilets/Service in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Precast Concrete Tunnel Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). or names listed above on (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Liners - Furnish in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Douglas E. Haas, General 10/2006 West Coast Bud, 4110 or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Precast Vaults and 17920, where it expires Partner I declare that all information S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement Structures 40 days after any change This statement was filed in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90008, County Professions Code). must be accompanied by the QA/QC Testing in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who of LA; Mailing Address: 7231 Original Affidavit of Identity form. Ready Mix Concrete Supply statement pursuant to Section Angeles on June 13, 2018 declares as true any material Boulder Avenue Suite 175, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 The filing of this statement Rebar Furnish and Install 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Highland, CA 92346 CNS-3145241# does not of itself authorize Site Security in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Articles of Incorporation or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Steel Casing a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Organization Number: AI Fictitious Business Name Security Services Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false #ON: 4076758 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Shaft Excavation and Statement must be filed at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Support before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to Rudis, 7231 Boulder Avenue File No. 2018141380 or common law (See Section Steel Water Pipe (Welded) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars Suite 175, Highland, CA The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Steel Pipe Welding Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). 92346; CA (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Steel Pipe Valves and must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ James E. Kelly, Owner This business is conducted Ball Auto, 6080 Center Drive Original Fittings Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires This statement was filed by: a Corporation 6th Floor, Lios Angeles, CA 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 Survey The filing of this statement 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los The registrant commenced to 90045, County of LA County; CNS-3143240# Temporary Construction does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the Angeles on June 12, 2018 transact business under the Mailing Address: 2851 W LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Materials the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with fictitious business name or 120th St E, Hawthorne, CA Traffic Control Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section names listed above on N/A 90250 Trailers/Field Offices in violation of the rights of in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Trucking/Hauling Tunnel another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires in this statement is true and Antoine Hartzog, 2851 W NAME STATEMENT Spoils or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who 120th E, Hawthorne, CA File No. 2018143068 Water Treatment 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed declares as true any material 90250 The following person(s) is Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted (are) doing business as: Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and by: an Individual Productive Living, 622 E. Plans and specifications are 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the The registrant commenced 22nd Street, Los Angeles, available for inspection at our CNS-3150240# must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false to transact business under CA 90011, County of LA office Monday through Friday LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on Dimitri M Turner, 622 E. 22nd FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars 05/2018 Street, Los Angeles, CA NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). I declare that all information 90011 File No. 2018158499 in this statement is true and This business is conducted Should you need any Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of S/ Daniel Cirillo, CEO assistance in obtaining The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Rudis correct. (A registrant who by: an individual (are) doing business as: declares as true any material The registrant commenced bonding or insurance, please another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed feel free to call us. XCEL Hospitality and or common law (See Section Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section to transact business under Events, 4428 S Victoria Ave, 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective Angeles on June 8, 2018 17913 of the Business and the fictitious business name View Park, CA 90043, County Professions code that the or names listed above on Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with DBE, MBE, WBE and OBE of LA Amended Filing Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 06/2018 Registered owner(s): is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information firms can also refer to the 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name Small Business Administration Darrell Hart, 4428 S Victoria CNS-3150235# Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and Ave, View Park, CA 90043 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who (SBA) and/or the Federal The filing of this statement at the end of five years from Department of Transportation This business is conducted does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). declares as true any material by: An Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS S/ Antoine Hartzog matter pursuant to Section (DOT) Bond Assistance the use in this state of a in the office of the County Programs. The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and to transact business under File No. 2018146077 in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the the fictitious business name The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires Angeles on June 8, 2018 registrant knows to be false or names listed above on (are) doing business as: NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor We are an Equal Opportunity or common law (See Section 40 days after any change Employer and, as a matter 06/2018 Kathy’s Kitchen, 6741 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Springpark Ave. Apt 5, Los 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars of policy, encourage the Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section participation of Small, Minority in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90056, County Amended filing 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who of LA at the end of five years from S/ Dimitri M Turner, Owner and Women Owned Business 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 in the residence address of Enterprises. declares as true any material Registered owner(s): CNS-3148086# a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Katherine Alston, 6741 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and Springpark Ave. Apt 5, Los Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on June 11, 2018 Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90056 in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with All DBE, MBE and WBE firms before the expiration. Effective must be certified under the registrant knows to be false This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor by: an individual NAME STATEMENT 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name one or more of the following Business Name Statement certification agencies: punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced File No. 2018154976 must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under The following person(s) is statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from California Unified Certification Affidavit of Identity form. Program (CUCP), MBDA, ($1,000)). the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed S/ Darrell Hart, Owner or names listed above on 1. Soar-Seeking Other in the residence address of in the office of the County USSBA or State of California does not of itself authorize by the bid/proposal due date This statement was filed 06/2018 Alternative Resources, the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information 2. The Eagle’s Nest- Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section and will need to provide our Fictitious Business Name office with a copy of their Angeles on June 27, 2018 in this statement is true and Education Resource in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Center, 3. Kids Minding before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change applicable certification to another under Federal, State, include with the bid/proposal. Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Their Own Business, 6054 or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section South Normandie Ave, Los 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and Angeles, CA 90044, County must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Professions Code). If you have any questions or at the end of five years from Professions code that the of LA; Mailing Address: 746 Original Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false W Athens Blvd, Los Angeles, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/18 The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new need additional assistance in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90044 CNS-3147634# does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name please contact Frontier- Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Statement must be filed Kemper Constructors, Inc. in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Jessie C Barbour, 746 W Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective at (818) 362-2062 or by fax 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). Athens Blvd, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 818-833-4289. Ask for the 40 days after any change S/ Katherine Alston, Owner 90044 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement LADWP River Supply Conduit in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed This business is conducted File No. 2018 140548 or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the Unit 7 Estimating Team. statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los by: An Individual The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 7/12/18 CNS-3151860# 17913 other than a change Angeles on June 14, 2018 The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: Professions Code). The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with to transact business under Dirty Blackboard, 1420 Original does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section the fictitious business name South Figueroa Street Unit 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above on 201, Los Angeles, CA 90015, CNS-3145231# Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL BID NOTICE NOTICE IS Statement must be filed Statement generally expires 01/1996 County of LA County in violation of the rights of HEREBY GIVEN that the before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from I declare that all information Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, Los Angeles Community January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and For Corners LLC, 1420 South FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section NAME STATEMENT College District (“District”) Business Name Statement in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who Figueroa Street Unit 201, Los 14411 et seq., Business and invites sealed bids for the must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90015; CA File No. 2018 143089 Professions Code). The following person(s) is following: Moving and Storage Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by: Original Services , SP-01-18-RFB The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and a Limited Liability Company (are) doing business as: 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 Adviceme2 Retirement & CNS-3143237# 40J.5J89.05. All Bids must be does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Professions code that the The registrant commenced to received at the Online Vendor the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false transact business under the Insurance Solutions, 8080 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Center Drive, Suite 600, Los Portal found at http://www. Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor fictitious business name or planetbids.com/portal/portal. in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to names listed above on N/A Angeles, CA 90045, County of LA cfm?CompanyID=21372, no another under Federal, State, in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information later than July 26, 2018 at 2:00 or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): Babatope Ajileye, 6125 GOVERNMENT PM . The Bidder assumes 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name S/ Jessie C Barbour, Owner correct. (A registrant who full and sole responsibility for Professions Code). Statement must be filed This statement was filed declares as true any material South La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90056 timely receipt of its Bid and Original before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section any other documents required 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on June 25, 2018 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted CNS-3150239# by: an individual LOS ANGELES COUNTY to be submitted with the Bid, Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the METROPOLITAN by the District at the Online LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced to transact business under the TRANSPORTATION Vendor Portal . The District Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor AUTHORITY (LACMTA) will have no responsibility for FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to fictitious business name or NAME STATEMENT names listed above on N/A INVITATION FOR BID bids not submitted in a timely does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars manner, no matter the reason. File No. 2018159668 the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). I declare that all information The following person(s) is in this statement is true and Bidding Documents including Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County S/ Khalid Ismail Saleem, CEO LACMTA will receive bids Instruction to Bidders and (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided For Corners LLC correct. (A registrant who Bee Beautiful Hair declares as true any material for C1177 - ADA Tactile other documents, if any, will another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Guidance Pathway Systems be available to Bidders on Collection, 8318 South or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section Western Ave, Apt 4, Los 17913 of the Business and at the 9th Floor Receptionist and after July 29, 2018 , at the 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change Angeles on June 8, 2018 Desk, Vendor/Contract Online Vendor Portal OR at Angeles, CA 90047, County Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the of LA registrant knows to be false Management Department, Build LACCD, 1055 Corporate Original statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section One Gateway Plaza, Los Center Drive, 5 th Floor, Registered owner(s): 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor Brandi H. Harris, 8318 South CNS-3150232# punishable by a fine not to Angeles, CA 90012 (9th Monterey Park, California in the residence address of Statement generally expires Floor). 91754,(323) 981-7231. Call Western Ave, Apt 4, Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars Angeles, CA 90047 ($1,000)). information for a mandatory Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Pre-Bid Conference Cal l This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed in the office of the County S/ Babatope Ajileye, Owner by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed This project is a Small July 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Business Enterprise (SBE) Local Time will be included The registrant commenced File No. 2018142910 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los to transact business under The following person(s) is Angeles on June 11, 2018 Set-Aside contract. To in the Bid Documents and at Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires participate in this IFB, bidders the Online Vendor Portal . the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with or names listed above on Rhynes Tax & Bookkeeping Subdivision (a) of Section must be SBE certified with Questions shall be directed Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the LACMTA prior to proposal to: Paul Spear paul.spear@ 06/2018 Service, 1522 W Manchester The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information Ave., Los Angeles, CA Statement generally expires due date. For information on build-laccd.org does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change the Set-Aside program, visit 7/5, 7/12/18 in this statement is true and 90047, County of Los Angeles the use in this state of a in the residence address of at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): the date on which it was filed http://mymetro/DEOD/Pages/ CNS-3148954# Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Small-Business-certification- LOS ANGELES SENTINEL declares as true any material Herman Rhynes, 1522 in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section W Manchester Ave., Los Clerk, except, as provided Unit.aspx. All Bids must be another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed submitted on forms furnished 17913 of the Business and Angeles, CA 90047 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section REQUEST FOR Professions code that the This business is conducted 17920, where it expires by LACMTA, and must be 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious filed at the reception desk, 9th PROPOSALS registrant knows to be false by: an individual Professions Code). Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Notice is given that proposals is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced in the facts set forth in the floor, V/CM Department, on or Original must be accompanied by the before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for Inventory Services (2018- punishable by a fine not to to transact business under 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section AN030) will be received by the exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name CNS-3148079# 17913 other than a change on Wednesday, August 15, The filing of this statement 2018, at which time bids will County of L.A. Dept. of Public ($1,000)). or names listed above on LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Works, Cashier Office, 900 S/ Brandi H. Harris, Owner 06/2018 a registered owner. A new be opened and publicly read. the use in this state of a Bids received later than the S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, This statement was filed I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name CA 91803 until 5:30pm, Tues., with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed above date and time will be in violation of the rights of rejected and returned to the July 31, 2018. A mandatory Angeles on June 28, 2018 correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Proposers’ Conference will NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material File No. 2018154066 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious bidder unopened. Each bid or common law (See Section must be sealed and marked be held on Tues., July 17, Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 2018, at 2 p.m., at the above 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the Bid No. C1177. A Pre-Bid Professions Code). conference will be held on address, Conference Room Statement generally expires Professions code that the Its Simply Beautiful, 5115 Original Affidavit of Identity form. D. Estimated contract amount at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false 5th Ave., Los Angeles, CA 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/18 The filing of this statement 18-Jul-2018 09:00:00, at One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, is $130,000 annually. An RFP the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor 90043, County of LA CNS-3145756# does not of itself authorize may be obtained by accessing in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a CA 90012, Palisades: Room 08-98. the link at http://dpw.lacounty. Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars Shari Smith, 5115 5th Ave., Fictitious Business Name gov/brcd/servicecontracts/ or in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). Los Angeles, CA 90043 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of at the CashierOffice or will be 17920, where it expires S/ Herman Rhynes, Owner This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, mailed to you upon request 40 days after any change This statement was filed by: an Individual File No. 2018128349 or common law (See Section For a copy of the IFB go to http://business.metro.net/ by calling (626) 458-4072 in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los The registrant commenced to The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and orTDDat(626) 282-7829. statement pursuant to Section Angeles on June 11, 2018 transact business under the (are) doing business as: Professions Code). VendorPortal/faces/home/ 7/12/18 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with fictitious business name or Rezilient Investments, 3818 Original solicitations/openSolicitations CNS-3148654# in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section names listed above on N/A Crenshaw Bvd Suite 467, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 or for further information email LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information Los Angeles, CA 90008, CNS-3145144# Alyssa Garcia at garciaam@ Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires in this statement is true and County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL metro.net. BID NOTICE NOTICE IS Statement must be filed at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): 7/12/18 HEREBY GIVEN that the Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CNS-3152064# before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed declares as true any material Yolanda Rogers, 3818 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Angeles Community College January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section Crenshaw Blvd Suite 467, Los NAME STATEMENT District (“District”) invites Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and Angeles, CA 90008 File No. 2018142561 sealed bids for the following: must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the This business is conducted The following person(s) is Project: RIVER SUPPLY Utility Vehicles , FE-04-18- Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false by: An Individual (are) doing business as: CONDUIT IMPROVEMENT RFB 40J.5J55.05. For bidding The filing of this statement 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to G White Enterprises, UPPER REACH – UNIT 7 purposes the items to be does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to transact business under the 4564 Don Milagro Dr, Los PROJECT IFB No. 7207R1 procured are broken down into Angeles, CA 90008, County (REBID) the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or Owner: City of Los Angeles three (3) Bid Classifications Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A of LA and consist of twenty eight Registered owner(s): Department of Water and in violation of the rights of in the residence address of S/ Shari Smith, Owner I declare that all information Power (28) items All Bids must be another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new This statement was filed in this statement is true and Geraldine White, 4564 Don received at the Online Vendor Milagro Dr, Los Angeles, CA Sub-Bid/Proposal Due Date: or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who July 26, 2018 (so that all Portal found at http://www. 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Angeles on June 22, 2018 declares as true any material 90008 planetbids.com/portal/portal. This business is conducted bids/proposals can be fairly Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section evaluated) cfm?CompanyID=21372, no Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and by: An Individual later than July 26, 2018 at 2:00 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 The registrant commenced Bid/Proposal Due Date: July Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. PM . The Bidder assumes CNS-3150237# must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false to transact business under full and sole responsibility for LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the fictitious business name Frontier-Kemper Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor Constructors, Inc. is bidding/ timely receipt of its Bid and The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on any other documents required FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 06/2018 proposing the above project does not of itself authorize in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars as a prime contractor and to be submitted with the Bid, NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). I declare that all information by the District at the Online File No. 2018144782 in this statement is true and would appreciate quotes from Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Yolanda Rogers, Owner DBE, MBE, WBE and OBE Vendor Portal . The District The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who will have no responsibility for (are) doing business as: declares as true any material contractors and suppliers, another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los including but not limited to the bids not submitted in a timely 1. Torrance Brew Yard, or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the Angeles on May 24, 2018 matter pursuant to Section manner, no matter the reason. 2. The Office Bar & Grill, 17913 of the Business and following work/services and/or 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with materials: Bidding Documents including 19606 S. Normandie Ave., Professions Code). 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Instruction to Bidders and Torrance, CA 90502, County Original in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false other documents, if any, will of LA 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor be available to Bidders on Registered owner(s): CNS-3150230# Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Cathodic Protection and after 6/28/2018 , at the Douglas E. Haas, 21517 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars CCTV Sewer Online Vendor Portal OR at Halldale Ave., Torrance, CA before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County ($1,000)). Chlorination Build LACCD, 1055 Corporate 90501 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided S/ Geraldine White, Owner Clearing and Grubbing Center Drive, 5 th Floor, Don Bienvenu, 19606 S. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Dewatering Monterey Park, California Normandie Ave., Torrance, NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los Drilling and Grouting 91754,(323) 981-7231. Call CA 90502 File No. 2018143653 Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change Angeles on June 11, 2018 Electrical Temp and information for a mandatory This business is conducted The following person(s) is The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with Permanent Pre-Bid Conference Cal l by: a General Partnership (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section Electrical Equipment & July 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM The registrant commenced (1) J.K. Property the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Controls Local Time will be included to transact business under Management-Maintenance, Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Statement generally expires Erosion Control in the Bid Documents and at the fictitious business name (2) Jumping Kangaroo in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from Fencing – Chain link the Online Vendor Portal . or names listed above on Property Management- another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Fuel/Oil/and Grease Questions shall be directed 05/2018 Maintenance, 1000 W or common law (See Section Statement must be filed in the office of the County Industrial Painting to: Paul Spear paul.spear@ I declare that all information Poplar St., Compton, CA 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Instrumentation/Settlement build-laccd.org in this statement is true and 90220, County of Los Angeles Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Monitoring 7/5, 7/12/18 correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): Original Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Irrigation, Landscaping and CNS-3148507# declares as true any material James E. Kelly, 1000 W 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Seeding LOS ANGELES SENTINEL matter pursuant to Section Poplar St., Compton, CA CNS-3148065# Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Light Weight Cellular Grout 17913 of the Business and 90220 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Backfill Professions code that the This business is conducted 17913 other than a change Misc. Metals THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JULY ANGELES 12, 2018 SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYLASENTINEL.NET A-15 9, 2014 Celebration of Life

By Brian W. Carter Affirmations of Faith,” and share the knowledge of gether with the production Contributing Writer “Christine’s Short-Shorts.” your grace with people I team. She told stories about All three titles reached will never see, in places how, before digital pro- On July 7, 2018, the number one for eBooks at where my feet will never grams and computers, she Sentinel lost one of its own, Smashwords.com in 4 cat- tread.” laid out the paper by hand. former production manag- egories: Non-fiction, Reli- She had been involved She also served as inspira- er, Christine Brooks Martin gion, Inspirational and All with intercessory prayer tion for many of the jour- has passed away. The news Works (the complete library since 1992 and was media nalists, writers and staff she of her passing was shared of eBooks at Smashwords). communications and pro- worked with throughout on social media in a post Also, each has ranked high- duction artist for Anointed the office. Martin always stating, “It was a great run ly in the top 25 bestsellers Connection (A.O.C.O.) had a kind word, a beauti- for a great woman of God, list of Smashwords. International Ministries in ful smile and welcoming Christine Brooks Martin. In 2012, the NAACP Los Angeles, California spirit—and was very fun- Sunset 7/7/2018 6:20pm Los Angeles Youth Coun- under the leadership of ny. She loved to laugh and Pst.” cil honored thirteen African pastor, Dr. Robbie Horton.giggle. Outside of her decades American women with the She served on the interces- Christine Brooks Mar- of service in the production Meritorious Women Award, sory prayer team of Women tin, the Sentinel will miss department of the Sentinel, which brings awareness to on the Frontline, as one of you dearly, there are no Martin was a Christian and the impact Black women the facilitators of interces- words except for God- believed in sharing the Word have made as leaders and Christine Brooks Martin sion for the daily national speed. Rest sister, we will of God with everyone. Her mentors in the community. prayerline. see you again one day. three spiritual books topped Martin was among those books, devotionals and in- a desire to help others de- At the Sentinel, Martin Funeral arrangements the bestseller’s lists which women honored. spirational titles that evan- velop and deepen their re- was the heartbeat of pro- and burial information are included, “Pray What God She took her calling gelized the message of lationship with God. Her duction and spent many a pending at this time. Says,” “Talk to God with seriously with the prayer Jesus Christ. Martin had motto was, “Lord may I night putting the paper to- Celebration of Life, Shirley G. Evans Kim Warren of Los Ange- church home and continued les, California. to remain an active mem- Later in the 1960’s, she ber and served on the usher moved to Los Angeles, Cal- board. Additionally during ifornia with her two chil- her free time she enjoyed dren. She worked for Mc- getting her hair and nails Donald Douglas for several done, spending time with years. Later she started job family, watching television working for the City of Los shows like “Judge Judy,” Angeles as a City Clerk “Big Brother,” and “Love and received many awards & Hip-Hop” (which her for her work. While in Los grandchildren got her into). Angeles, Shirley met John When she wasn’t watching Evans. In 1968, Shirley and television, you could find John wedded. her in the kitchen cooking In the early 2000’s she teaching her grandchildren and John moved to Las Ve- and other members of the gas. Prior to moving to Las family her favorite reci- Vegas, she was a member pes. Her favorite color was of the senior usher board purple. at First African American Shirley was preceded Methodist Church where in death by her parents and Shirley G. Evans she served for many years. two sisters Hester Brown Shirley was also a member of Decatur, Georgia and Shirley G. Evans Shirley G. Evans was where she also worked of the Eastern Stars where Essie Moore of Lancaster, the 3rd child born to Hardy in the school system as a held the title of worthy ma- California. She is survived whom she was married children including: LaTan- Sr. and Omealure Gibson school registrar. While in tron and a member of the by both her children Wen- to for 50 years, two step- ya Cambell, KeAnna War- in Little Rock, Arkansas onLittle Rock, she married Daughter of Isis where she dell and Kim, and one daughters, Carol Young ren, Kasey Crews, Kiwana April 25, 1935, she and her Wallace Warren and to this was a member of the drill brother, Hardy Gibson Jr. and Wanda McElwee. Warren, Wendi Warren, and mother shared a birthday. union, two children were team. of Las Vegas, Nevada. She Along with many nieces, Kimberlee Buck and many Shirley was educated born, Wendell Warren of During her retirement leaves to mourn her loss, two nephews, six grand- great grandchildren. in Little Rock, ArkansasLas Vegas, Nevada and years, Shirley found a new her husband, John Evans

After implementation additional park space. We Tour{continued from Pg. A-2} of the 16 projects, the next added soccer fields. We step was to eradicate the were able to improve some 2/3 of our drinking water, of more trees in disadvan- flooding issue, capture ofthe the park facilities with the water you get when you taged communities. Mr. water in the watershed, our project partners,” Ms. turn on your faucet or take Lee cited South L.A.’s clean it, and put it back into Wartman continued. a shower, comes from out- Wetlands Park as a great the ground for reuse, Ms. For her, the Rory Shaw side Southern California example. Just east of the Wartman stated. Wetlands Project was the … It’s not a very reliable 110 Harbor Freeway, on The Sun Valley Park most exciting and largest system,” Mr. Vizcarra con- the site of an old, Rapid project was the first- conproject identified in the- wa tinued. Transit District bus depot, structed. It was a resi- tershed management plan. Safe Clean Water for the park takes in water dential area surrounding It is situated in a 46-acre L.A. is seeking a proposed from the local community Images from Hansen Spreading Grounds the park. Passersby see a pit that will be transformed ballot measure to fund the and then filters it naturally regular park with soccer into a park and place to modernization of L.A.'s with vegetation. a part of the responsible Flood Control District so- and baseball fields, but- unhold and improve water 80-year old stormwater “It’s a fantastic proj- operation in managing how lution was to depart from derground is a water qual- quality, she explained. The capture system with 2.5 ect, symbolic of what we water moves through the the traditional role of put- ity treatment system that first of its kind project is cents property tax for every would be doing if this mea- system. ting water in a storm drain cleans the water and puts it slated for completion in square foot of private prop- sure passes,” said Mr. Lee. Most of the Sun Valley then flowing it out into back into the ground, said Spring 2023, according to erty that’s considered per- During a tour of the Han- Watershed is industrial, in the L.A. River. Instead, it Ms. Wart-man. Ms. Waterman. meable or allows water to sen Spreading Grounds, fact, 60 percent, according pulled together Sun Val- The project also in- The project is emblem- fall on the ground and filter Reporters noticed how to Cristina Wart-man, as- ley residents, city officials,cludes two large infiltrationatic of the L.A. County’s into it, Vizcarra said. That the grounds were green, sociate Civil Engineer. She business owners, and other basins that hold storm wa- planning, which is finding will help increase the lo- though cracked. Adam told reporters how the area regulatory agencies to tack- ter before it infiltrates into out directly from commu- cal water supply and better Walden, Senior Civil Engi- has historically suffered le the problem. the ground, she added. nities what their needs and protect L.A. County com- neer for L.A. County Pub- from wa-ter quality issues The result was the Sun “It’s a multi-benefit desires are, and working munities' health and envi- lic Works, explained they due in part to pollutants, Valley Watershed Manage- project that not only takes with them to plan, added ronment, said Mr. Vizcarra. would eventually plug up flooding, and a build out- isment Plan, comprised of 16 care of water quality, but Kerjon Lee, Chief of Pub- Some reporters ques- if left wet all the time, and sue due to a lack of green pilot projects fo-cused on some of the flooding- is lic Affairs for L.A. County tioned how the project prevent water from perco- space areas. local, residential, and re- sues in the residential area, Public Works. would manifest in terms lating through. He said it’s She said L.A. County’s gional flooding issues. and we were able to create

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE said decedent, at the time 103 of Maps, in the office of with deposit of the greater Sergeant of Coroner/Public The Department of Mental Please visit our website STATE OF CALIFORNIA of death, and all right, title, the County Recorder of Los of (a) $1,000.00 (or the total Administrator Health announces the at http://dmh.lacounty. FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN and interest that said estate Angeles County. bid price if lesser) or (b) issuance of a Request for gov/. Under the “Contract BERNARDINO has acquired by operation of Except the North 25 Feet 10% of the bid price at time Proposals (RFP) to provide Opportunities” at the top of the law or otherwise, other than thereof. of bid, balance in full upon By: David V. Cruz Clinical Laboratory Services. page, click on “Current Open or in addition to that of said ASSESSOR’S PARCEL confirmation of sale. The sale Deputy Public Administrator The purpose of this RFP Solicitations” and go to RFP – NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL decedent at the time of death, NUMBER: shall be consummated by an is to solicit proposals from Clinical Laboratory Services, PROPERTY CASE NO. in and to the real property 6088-012-012 escrow which shall provide for licensed Clinical Laboratory Bid No. DMH070918B1 PROPS-1700026 ESTATE described as follows: the usual divisions of buyers LAW OFFICE OF CRAIG M. Service Providers that can OF: Pecolia McFarland and seller’s escrow costs and PARKER, PC provide laboratory tests Deceased. Notice is hereby Said property will be sold in its charges, with seller furnishing C/o PUBLIC and monitoring for DMH Proposal Packages must given that the undersigned, UNIMPROVED REAL “AS IS” condition, and without certificate of title insurance. ADMINISTRATOR clients treated at DMH be hand-delivered on or as Administrator of the PROPERTY LOCATED representation or warranty of The escrow holder shall be 175 South Lena Road directly-operated clinics and before Monday, August estate of the above-named IN THE COUNTY OF Los any kind, except to title. selected by seller, and said San Bernardino, California homebound clients throughout 20, 2018, no later than decedent, will sell at private Angeles, STATE OF Buyer must rely upon buyer’s sale will be subject to the 92415-0335 Los Angeles County. DMH will 12:00 p.m., Pacific Time sale to the highest and best CALIFORNIA, AND MORE own inspection. following: Telephone: (909) 387-2481 select one qualified Proposer to the Los Angeles County bidder, upon the terms and COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Bids or offers are invited for Attorney for the Public to provide countywide Clinical Department of Mental Health conditions hereinafter stated, 605 West 117th Street said property and must be in Administrator Laboratory Services. Contracts Development and and subject to confirmation Los Angeles, CA 90044 writing and will be received at 1. Current General and 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/18 Administration Division 550 by said Superior Court, on or the office of the Undersigned, Special Taxes; CNS-3147957# S. Vermont Avenue, 5th Floor, after the 9th of July, 2018 at Michael Smith, Sergeant of 2. Covenants, conditions, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Beginning July 9, 2018 Room 500 Los Angeles, CA the hour of ten o’clock a.m., AND MORE PARTICULARLY Coroner/Public Administrator, restrictions, reservations, through August 20, 2018, 90020 or thereafter within the time DESCRIBED AS: at any time after the first rights, INVITATION TO SUBMIT interested and qualified 7/12/18 allowed by law, at this office Lot 13, Block “F” of replat publication of this notice and rights of way, easements of PROPOSALS TO THE Clinical Laboratory Service CNS-3146138# at 175 South Lena Road, in of Figueroa Heights, in the before making said sale. record, if any. LOS ANGELES COUNTY Providers are invited to submit LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the City of San Bernardino, City of Los Angeles, County The terms and conditions of DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL Proposals, provided they County of San Bernardino, of Los Angeles, State said sale are cash in lawful HEALTH meet the Minimum Mandatory State of California, all right, of California, as per map money of the United States, Michael Smith Qualifications identified in title, interest and estate of recorded in book 11 page or on terms suitable to seller, DATED: June 25, 2018 Section 3.0 of the RFP. B-1 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 10th Council District Women’s Steering Committee Held its 33rd Geneva Cox Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon Honoring Congresswoman Maxine Waters – Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award “EMBRACING THE FUTURE”: Education- Women-Diversity. The David S. Cunningham, Jr. scholarship award was given to Gianna Mack the granddaughter of the late John Mack. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE 10, 2018. She impacted attending UCLA majoring many South Los Angeles in Business & Economics. The 10th Council Dis- residents as David S. Cun- Gladys Wesson was a life- trict W.S.C held its 33rd ningham, Jr’s senior field time member of the 10th Annual Johnabel Gentry/ deputy. She was also one of CDWSC. Geneva Cox Scholarship the co-founders, lifetime Our three other recipients Awards Luncheon, Satur- member and historian of the were Joanna Juarez, from day, June 30, 2018 at the 10th CDWSC. Dorsey High school; will Proud Bird, honoring Con- One of this year’s schol- attend UCLA majoring in gresswoman Maxine arship recipients is Gianna Business/Economics, Kyle Waters; who was also the Mack (the granddaughter of LaFlora from Dorsey High Keynote Speaker. Congress- the late John Mack), she was school; will attend Tuskegee woman Waters was honored given the first scholarship University majoring in Engi- and given the Lifetime awarded in the name of our neering and Canaan Freeman COURTESY PHOTO Achievement Award for her (L-R) Carolyn Van Brunt VP of Music Center, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Sherman founder David S. Cunning- from Dorsey High school; “Political, Public & Com- Howard COO of Music Center, president Jacqueline Nunn and Busby Media owner. ham, Jr. she will receive a will attend Colorado State munity Services.” A posthu- $1,000.00 in scholarship University; majoring in Busi- mous tribute was also given Cox Scholarship Awards. couraged the graduates to She congratulated them on a funds, a Dell laptop comput- ness. All recipients were to the late Geneva Cox one For 33 years, this program consider entrepreneurship. job well done. She indicated er; donated by Los Angeles given scholarship funds a of the original members of has provided financial Vice president of Guest that we must embrace these City Council President Herb Dell laptop computer and a the 10th CDWSC. This assistance to high school Relations and ADA Compli- students as they are our J. Wesson, Jr. and a copy of copy of Kinyah’s book event was sponsored by Los students in the 10th Council ance of the Music Center, future. She also briefly Kinyah Bean book “Chillin “Chillin’ My Way Too Suc- Angeles World Airport and District. Carolyn Van Brunt was sim- addressed the Immigrant My Way To Success.”. cess.” the Los Angeles Department The luncheon kicked off ply outstanding as she per- Issue, stating that no child Gianna Mack graduated Donations are still being of Water & Power. with the dynamic ABC7 formed to the track of Bren- should be taken from their from LACES magnet High accepted throughout the year According to 10th Anchor Leslie Sykes as our da Russell’s “Expect A Mir- parents. School; she will be attend- at www.10thcdwsc.org/ CDWSC President Jacque- mistress of ceremonies. She acle.” COO of the Music Over the years, the con- ing Loyola Marymount donate or PayPal (jack- line Nunn, “Throughout was recognized for her Out- Center Howard Sherman gresswoman has attained majoring in African-Ameri- ienunn@sbcglobal. To learn Geneva’s life, she was very standing Community In- and his staff were in the international stature for her can Studies. more, visit www.10thcd- energetic, devoted and com- volvement. attendance in support of Ms. commitment to human Another $1,000.00 wsc.org or https:vimeo.com mitted to the 10th Entrepreneur and Author Van Brunt. Live entertain- rights, social justice and award was given in the 260154452. YouTube link: CDWSC.” Prior to her pass- nine year old Kinyah Bean ment was proved by the economic equity for all peo- name of Gladys Wesson https:www.Youtu.be/xpqJm ing in recognition of her stole the show with her Modern Jazz Duo. ple. Congresswoman Max- (she was the mother of LA diT2zE. Without the support dedication and loyalty, the video presentation (from Congresswoman Max- ine Waters gave a passionate City Council President Herb of our sponsors this awards Johnabel Gentry Scholar- Memphis, Tennessee) thank- ine Waters encouraged our speech about her long time J. Wesson) to Kennedy Hay- luncheon would not have ship has been renamed the ing the 10th CDWSC for graduates to follow their friend Geneva Cox, who wood, a graduate of Dorsey been possible. Thank you so Johnabel Gentry /Geneva recognizing her. Kinyah en- dreams and go for the gold. passed away on February High School; he will be much! Ready for a Career in Construction? HireLAX is Accepting Applications! SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE

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51st Farwest Regional Conference Deemed a Huge Success Cincore-Templeton said. cially conscious by focus- “We can’t help others if we ing on voter education and can’t help ourselves.” voter registration. Delta Sigma Theta “Our partnerships go Sorority, Incorporated is beyond that of the Divine a global brand with over Nine, Delta’s have strate- 250,000 members and gic memorandums of un- currently over 1000 chap- derstanding with the Na- ters located in the United tional Urban League, the States, England, Japan, NAACP and the March Germany, the Virgin Is- of Dimes as well,” Smith lands, Bermuda, The Ba- said. hamas, Jamaica and the When asked are frater- Republic of Korea. nities and sororities impor- With such a diverse tant or relevant in today’s range of locations, Delta society, Smith responded Sigma Theta’s members with an absolute “yes.” too represent a wide-as- “Times are changing, sortment of professions. but the needs and issues The women of Delta have are much the same,“ Smith a global reach providing said. “My generation mission work in South Af- doesn’t speak the same lan- rica, supporting hospitals guage as millennials. We in Kenya and schools in have to come out of our COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Ghana. boxes and find the - com Gerald Freeny, the first African American President Beverly E. Smith the president and CEO of the nation’s “We are making sure mon ground.” of the Tournament of Roses. largest sorority, Delta Sigma Theta. that we take good care of Mentioning Delta Sig- our communities and that ma Theta member, DeEbo- By Danny Bakewell Jr. ist, Rev. Dr. James Lawson, are also here to make a dif- daily basis. starts with taking good care ny Groves who was killed Executive Editor Smith along with Farwest ference in our communi- “Overall our focus is on of our members through in the Waffle House shoot- Regional Director Lydia ties.“ social action,” Smith said. member development,” ing in April, Smith noted Beverly E. Smith the Cincore-Templeton dis- Cincore-Templeton “We try and make sure that Smith said. how many of the issues president and CEO of the cussed with the Sentinel the went on to say, “just today our sorors are informed and One main theme that that are happening today nation’s largest sorority, mission of the Delta Sigma we partnered with commu- aware of the issues that our Smith stressed was that in were the same “faced 50 Delta Sigma Theta is in Theta, outlined their Five- nity based organizations communities are dealing order for leadership to be years ago.” the middle of a seven state Point Program Thrust, the to assist homeless fami- with.” effective “we must have a “But that means we cross country tour. Smith work that the local chapters lies move out of homeless In regards to local ac- seat at the table.” Delta’s have to be smarter. We has already overseen re- are doing to make a differ- shelter and into their own tivism Cincore-Templeton roll in addressing the chal- have to find better ways to gional conferences in Hart- ence in their communities home.” said that “our soror’s do a lenges that face the African communicate,” Smith said. ford, CT and Nashville TN, and the vision that keeps Smith who was initiated lot of things individually American community to- “We have to be at the table now she is conducting the Delta one of the most dy- into the Sorority through and collectively to make day require strategic part- we can’t just sit outside business of Delta Sigma namic and relevant orga- the Epsilon Omicron Chap- a difference. We are very nership and alliances. and protest, we have to be Theta in Pasadena, CA nizations of its kind in the ter at Bowling Green State involved in education and “All of the Divine Nine part of the decision mak- before moving on to Dal- world. University in October 1967 economic development for fraternities and sororities ing process whether it is in las, TX, Kansas City, MO, Cincore-Templeton has been a dedicated mem- our community.“ work very closely togeth- the boardrooms or on the spoke with great pride ber of the beloved sister- Delta Sigma Theta Charlotte, NC and finally er,” Smith said. “We are political scene, we must be Cincinatti, OH. about the sororities Five- hood for 50 years. hopes to address mental much better together and involved.” Following the kick Point Program Thrust and Smith is well aware and physical health issues we have come together to Smith believes a new off of the conference and the great work that the so- of the changing dynamics as one of the points of address the issues in which approach is necessary for the public meeting where rority is doing this week to that face African American their Five-Point Program our communities are deal- change. Delta’s honored Gerald assist 22 homeless families. sororities and fraternities Thrust. ing with.” “We can’t use the same “We are here to conduct today as well as the chal- “We must make sure Freeny, the first African Smith also emphasized strategies of yesterday to American President of the the business of Delta Sigma lenges that African Ameri- that our members [are] the importance of members address the issues of to- Tournament of Roses and Theta Sorority,” Cincore- can communities and peo- addressing their needs being politically and so- day.” longtime civil rights activ- Templeton said. “But we ple are struggling with on a and their families needs,”

By Jennifer Bihm lect at the site of the injury tions must be separated and Contributing Writer and temporarily repair the pooled to provide a single tear. Platelets then activate platelet transfusion. Cedars-Sinai Blood substances in plasma which In 2013, Anderson III Donor Services is award- form a clot and allow the learned just how significant ing a lifetime achievement wound to heal. Medical fa- his humane act was. That award to a man who has do- cilities are in constant need year, the donor became a nated 200 platelets over the of them, since they only patient, diagnosed with a last 30 years. Actor Haskell have a shelf life of a little stage 1 meningioma brain Anderson III (Kickboxer) over a month. Significantly, tumor. He had to undergo said his biggest honor was patients receiving treat- major surgery to remove being “able to do this for ment for cancer often need the tumor. people in need”. Ander- platelet transfusions sever- Anderson III was re- son III received the award al times a week, according stored to good health and during a celebratory din- to medical experts. said that his gratitude for ner Wednesday June 20, at “While donating plate- that drove him to do even Cedars. lets is a time-consuming more. Anderson III said do- activity—up to 90 minutes “In addition to being Haskell Anderson III PHOTO COURTESY OF CEDARS SINAI nating became “his thing”, per donation—a single do- a lifesaving blood donor, after a Cedars-Sinai em- nation can help three pa- Anderson also volunteers then the Santa Monica rules, according to Cedars fore your donation. ployee recruited him from tients,” said Cedars-Sinai at A Place Called Home, a stairs for a workout. medical team: • Eat normally and a waiting room there. personnel. nonprofit youth center in “We are grateful for drink extra fluids before “I had the time so I did Through a process South L.A., where he was Haskell’s years of service • Maintain healthy and after your donation. it,” Anderson III recalled. called Apheresis, platelets recently named Mentor of to our community and iron levels by eating iron- • If you are donat- “When I was there, I are separated from a do- the Year,” said Cedars-Si- for all of the lives he has rich foods such as red meat, ing platelets, remember saw people donating plate- nor’s blood, after which, nai officials. helped to save,” said Dr. fish, poultry, beans, spin- that you cannot take aspi- lets and from then on, it be- all other blood components According to a spokes- Ellen Klapper, director of ach, iron-fortified cereals, rin for 2 days prior to the came my thing.” are given back to the do- person for Cedars, Ander- transfusion medicine at and raisins. donation. Platelets are blood cells nor. Only two tablespoons son III has committed him- Cedars-Sinai. • Get a good night’s • Bring your driv- that help control bleed- of platelets are collected self to a healthy lifestyle. Those interested in do- sleep. er’s license or another form ing. When a blood vessel from a whole blood dona- He wakes up at 4:30 am nating blood in general, • Avoid excessive of photo ID. is damaged, platelets col- tion. Six whole blood dona- daily, to coffee, then mass, should follow these basic alcohol consumption be-

Sentinel News Service California Yacht Club Ca- create scholarship opportu- write that narrative to cel- celebrate these young please visit us online at brillo in San Pedro, CA. nities for inner city at-risk ebrate our future Doctors, Kings and Queens as if they www.thegouchefounda- The Gouché Foundation The luncheon will end youth, while promoting Lawyers, Engineers, Edu- were going to the NBA, tion.com, on Facebook announced that it will be with twelve high school the importance of educa- cators and business lead- NFL, etc.,” a spokesperson at http://www.facebook. hosting its 1st Annual Col- graduates walking away tion through Entrepreneur- ers,” says Gouché Founda- of the foundation said in com/thegouchefounda- lege Signing Day & Schol- with scholarships total- ship and Financial Literacy. tion founder Nick Gouché. an online interview. “We tion, or on Instagram @ arship Awards Luncheon, ing $1k each, in an effort “Our society Celebrates our The event is free of charge are asking our community thegouchefoundation. awarding $12,000 in col- to assist them on their kid’s athletic accomplish- and attendees should ex- to come out to this event lege scholarships to inner path to higher education. ments and too often we pect a full-on celebration, as we celebrate them on city youth. The ceremony The Gouché Foundation is gloss over their academic that will include a red car- their journey to college.” will take place on July 14, a 501c3 non-profit organi- achievements. The Gouché pet, live music and lots of 2018 from 12-5pm at the zation whose mission is to Foundation wants to RE- entertainment. “We will For more information, PHOTO CREDIT: VINNIE RATCLIFF

B-3 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 A Legacy of Community Healing

The Dance for Healing Project at Los Angeles County Probation Dept. First Co-Ed Therapeutic Dance -Men- torship program brought to Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall.

Los Angeles Mentorship Workshop for Girls COURTESY PHOTOs Renee Curry.

By Danny Bakewell Jr. vices to many of America’s therapeutic programming peutic services to the most Executive Editor celebrities and high-profile to the same populations. severely marginalized and achievers. After years in Under Renee’s lead- victimized youth in Los Immediately after ex- private practice, Dr. Rabb erships, CEF brought the Angeles County. For ex- The Dance for Healing Project at Los Angeles County periencing the loss of decided to shift her thera- first pilot therapeutic balletample, CEF helps girls and Probation Dept. First Co-Ed Therapeutic Dance -Mentor- her mother (Dr. Sharon peutic focus. She began to class to Los Angeles Coun- boys who have been sex ship program brought to Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall. Jacques-Rabb), a fam- actualize her vision of pro- ty Juvenile Hall’s Eastlake trafficked with their journ- ily friend told Renee Curry viding marginalized youth Facility in October 2016. aling, they help find shelter “What your mom accom- and families with the tools Unlike many traditional for homeless youth, they plished was her legacy, necessary for sustaining trauma recovery meth- help find protection for those were her achieve- their well-being and for re- ods like teaching, dance youth neglected by their ments – not yours. There- building their communities. is a self-soothing method caregivers, and they pro- fore, her legacy cannot be Dr. Rabb knew all too well that makes participants vide counseling for youth passed-down to you like a what neglect, abandon- feel responsible for their who suffer from fetal al- family heirloom. You have ment, and lack of resources own mental and physi- cohol syndrome. The mo- to create your own legacy!” means to an individual, not cal health. Therefore, very ment Renee experienced It was then that Renee be- to mention an entire com- importantly for the young thirteen to seventeen-year gan to cope with the loss munity. She, herself, was people who have been the old’s who hadn’t received of her mother; she now raised in the foster care sys- victims of human traffick- shoes in so long that they realized that she had to do tem of Los Angeles Coun- ing, through therapeutic didn’t know their own shoe something with the torch ty. But from that humble dance they learn how to sizes, she thought to her- that her mother handed beginning she went on to re-take control of their self “How can our society The Power of Visualization Boys Mentorship Work- her - a legacy of commu- earn two Masters degrees bodies. Ballet - introduced turn its back on this demo- shop, Phase I Los Angeles County Probation Dept, nity healing. Accordingly, (one in Psychology and through CEF’s mentorship graphic?”. Renee says that Camp Glenn Rockey. Renee began modeling the another in Theology) and and now partnership with she lives for the moments skills that her mother had a Doctorate in Psychology. Pony Box Dance Theatre when, for example, the CEF’s Dance for Healing carcerated, even after they used to create such a lega- More than her academic - enabled more than sixty postures of the youth in the Project, different genres of have been placed back into cy. achievements, however, Dr. incarcerated youth to learn Juvenile Hall Ballet pro- dance are taught to youth society. Renee says that In 2006 Dr. Rabb Rabb was able to withstand self-healing skills and em- gram changed upon getting in Los Angeles County’s upon their release back founded the Center for the and recover quickly from powered them to regain into their leotards; or when Juvenile Hall system. CEF into society, CEF maintains Empowerment of Families difficult conditions – shecontrol of their identities. the postures of the youth in partners with a variety of mentorships with them, (CEF) after closing her was resilient, says Rene. Renee has now enjoyed a the Juvenile Hall Hip-Hop accomplished dance in- pays for their membership private practice - a prac- Ironically, Renee would more than ten-year partner- dance program changed structors. Some who are in certain arts programs, tice she had maintained be thrust into developing ship with the Los Angeles upon getting into their hip- still performing profession- and more. for thirty-five years. Reneeher own resiliency when County Probation Depart- hop dance clothes. These ally themselves. Some have CEF’s goal, says Renee, has chosen to continue the in 2010 she found herself ment as a frequent provider youth, says Renee, even worked with the Alvin Ai- is to mobilize its holistic work necessary to real- rushing Dr. Rabb to the of a myriad of therapeutic begin to bond and develop ley and Dance Theatre of mental health treatments ize her mother’s dream hospital. She was having services like the Dance for patterns of empathy to- Harlem productions, some for underserved and mar- of improving the mental severe back pain, and, un- Healing Project. And, be- wards one another, behav- who are survivors them- ginalized youth in hospitals health and coping skills of fortunately, doctors would ginning in 2017, The Dance ior that is not usually seen selves of various trauma. and those in health focused underserved communities later discover that the cause for Healing Project is spon- in the Juvenile Hall setting. Those who have experi- centers in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County. was stage-four breast can- sored by the Los Angeles They even began to create enced their own past trau- County. Moreover, to ad- Today, Renee is Executive cer. Dr. Rabb would live an- County Arts Commission choreography of their own mas teach the kids more dress these mental health Director of CEF. Moreover, other four years in and out through the Arts for Incar- outside of dance classes, than dance. They share disparities and to mitigate she is well on her way to of chemotherapy treatment, cerated Youth Network (the and brought these ideas to their background as trau- the stigma of therapy found completing her Master of yet she still delivered thera- only arts collaborative for their recitals. CEF’s Dance ma sufferers and how they in underserved and margin- Science degree program peutic services for youth incarcerated youth in Cali- for Healing Project intro- used dance to help heal alized communities, CEF in Counseling Psychology and families. She did this fornia). The Arts for In- duced a new meaning to themselves. In this way, for is planning to open clinics and Marriage and Family through CEF’s partnerships carcerated Youth Network emotional recovery with the youth CEF serves, these throughout Los Angeles Therapy, as she is in her last with community-based or- is a network of vetted arts the added benefit of- physidance instructors model, County, says Renee. year at Mount Saint Mary’s ganizations, corrections programming providers cal fitness, says Renee.and are It the very embodi- If you wish to donate University, Los Angeles. and rehabilitation institu- that provide arts programs has made a few dreams ment of, resilience. to CEF, please do so on- In private practice Dr. tions, hospitals, and faith- for youth detention sites come true too; as many of Moreover, according to line at http://www.empow- Rabb was unique. She was based communities. Today, and Probation-run schools the girls expressed having Renee, CEF follows-up and eredfamily.org, by mail at one of few African-Ameri- modeling her mother’s re- throughout Los Angeles always dreamed of being a stays engaged with some of 127 S. Brand Blvd., #201, can female therapists who silient and caring mindset, County. ballerina, says Renee. the youth they have con- Glendale, CA 91203, or by provided counseling ser- Renee brings innovative, CEF provides thera- Under the aegis of tacted while they were in- phone at (747) 215-9059.

By ricky richarDson better yet, World Cup fe- Special to the Sentinel ver in Brazil. Guadalupae D’Lushus & Sambalushus Los Angeles City Coun- Dancers visually captivat- cilmember Curren D. Price ing performance was one of and The New 9th, present- many highlights through- ed the annual 4th of July out the afternoon. The lead- Community Festival and er sang and danced to the Fireworks Show, Wednes- tunes “Brazilian Funk Ain’t day, July 4, 2018. Got No Color,” “Mas Que This extremely popular Nada” by Sergio Mendes Independence Day celebra- and concluded with “Con- tion was held on the South ga” by Gloria Estefan. Lawn of Exposition Park. AprilFoolChild is a ris-

All attendees were able ing star in the making. The COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO to enjoy and experience a crowd and I were pleased to Councilmember Curren D. Price. April Fool Child . day of engaging fun with be vibing with her through- delectable food, games out her set, along with her today’s times. Throughout or check them out in person What’s Going On” by Mar- Chile, Fermin Sifontes- and activities for all ages, back dancers Luis and their set they fused sounds performing around town. vin Gaye. keyboards, from Cuba, followed by an awesome Coco and DJ Marco Dash. of Colombia (Cumbia), Vocalist Maurice Smith Conganas took the Juan Carlos Portillo-bass, over-the-top fireworks - ex Her set featured the songs Puerto Rico (Bomba), and rocked the stag beginning crowd and I on ourand Joel final Nunes on Eiwi, travaganza around 9:00pm. “Mangos,” “Forever,” rhythms of Cuba, Trinidad with “Let’s Go Crazy,” fol- global journey musically. from Cuba. Greg Johnson, Market- “Highs and Lows,” and Y Tabagos and Domini- lowed by “Do You Remem- They opened their set with The stage was LIT be- ing and Promotion Direc- “Hear Me.” can Republic. Their set ber the Time,” and “She’s “Azucar,” “Scheherezada,” fore the first explosive tor, 102.3FM Radio Free The show continued featured the tunes “Oye Always in my Head” to and Vampiro Tropical” fireworks was set off with KJLH served as Master with another crowd favor- Mi Ritmo,” “Ay Morena,” name a few. to name a few. Conganas a fantastic performance of Ceremonies and wel- ite from Los Angeles. Iman “Descarga de la Selva” Lady KeishaCali and which means “with pas- by Jade Novah followed comed early arrivals to the Europe dazzled the crowd which allowed everyone to Guy Black introduced char- sion” features some of the by the headlining set by celebration. The live en- with her set of original stretch out. They continued acters from Teen’s Titans most talented and experi- YOYO. tertainment got underway tunes accompanied by DJ with “Selva de Cemento,” Go! To the Movies onstage enced players in the Los The 4th of July Com- at noon, presented by The Wavy Baby on the ones and “Negro Yo Soy” and con- to promote the upcoming Angeles music scene today. munity Festival and Fire- City of Los Angeles and twos. Iman Europe were cluded their set with “Capi- release of the movie at the Band members not only works Show was spon- KJLH Radio with a stellar vibing on the tunes “Let’s tal.” The band is led by end of the month. perform with their own sored by The Department line-up of R&B, soul and Ride,” “Studio,” “Bless- Richard Hererra-congas/ Singer, songwriter, gui- bands, they are also tour- of Cultural Affairs, City of Latin music. ing,” and concluded her set vocals, Amber Morse- tarist Tyler Conti is another ing musicians with some Los Angeles, 102.3FM Ra- This year’s celebration with “Westside.” guitar/vocals, Hector Tor- person deserving of greater of the greatest bands and dio Free KJLH, Exposition featured an eclectic world Tropi Corrilo aspires res-guitar, Fermin Sifon- recognition. He held his musicians in the Latin Jazz, Park California, Univer- music showcase allowing to preserve Afro-Tropical tes-keyboards, Fredirico own during his time in the R&B, Pop ans Soul Mu- sity of Southern California, attendees to visually and music and culture by hon- Zuniga-bass and Caityn spotlight on the following sic genres. The musicians USC Civic Engagement, musically travel to various oring their roots as they Moss on drum. Check out tunes “Like the Way You on this gig consisted of Arrowhead Water and Mc- countries on the 4th of July. write and perform innova- their latest CD Tropi Coril- Work It,” “I Want to Rock Christian Moraga-leader, Donald’s. Our first trip found us tive music that will tran- lo de Los Angeles on Cam- With you,” “Time Today” drums/percussions, from in the mist of Carnival, or scend those traditions into bio Colores Records, and/ and concluded his set with THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 www.lasentinel.net C-1 Student Athlete of the Week: DeLauna Thomas BY AMANDA SCURLOCK College. Thomas was cleared to captain based on her being Sports Writer “After I seen it, the 4.0, play two days prior to the a great teammate, her effort I never wanted it to leave,” State championship game and her energy. Reaching the state she said. “I just like the against Sacred Heart “I think she’s probably championship was no new way that looks so I just kept Cathedral Preparatory. the hardest working young journey for Serra senior doing my work.” “It was really good to lady that we’ve ever had in guard DeLauna Thomas. Her method of achiev- actually suit up and get in the program,” she said. Remembering how the ing competence on the for a little bit and to play “She will get up at six Cavaliers lost the title hardwood and in the class- with them one last time,” o’clock in the morning, she match in double overtime room was having great she said. will do weights, she would during her freshmen year, time management skills. Thomas supported the workout, she would come she advised her teammates “WhenIwouldgoto basketball team by attend- to school, then she would to trust their coaches. my workouts, I would do ing practices and games. come to practice.” “I just told them that my homework because I This season she grew men- Thomas aspires to get it’s not gonna be easy,” knew I would get home late tally as a basketball player. her doctorate in kinesiolo- Thomas said. “We have to or I knew that I wouldn’t “Since I was out every gy. Her father, a co-owner listen to our coaches have time after,” Thomas game, watching, seeing of a day spa, told her the because they’ve actually said. “Any opportunity I certain plays,” Thomas importance of entrepre- been through the experi- have to get some work in, said. “I guess putting neurship and money man- ence and won with a differ- I’ll do it.” myself in the position ‘if I agement. ent set of girls.” Thomas has been a was the player and what I “I want to be a physical As Serra battled their great asset to the program, would do,’ it helps me therapist and own my own way to a state champi- but a meniscus injury dur- grow.” practice,” Thomas said. “I onship, Thomas maintained ing the second game of the The Serra girls’ basket- was in physical therapy so a 4.2 GPA, taking AP Cal- season brought her to the AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL ball coach Mckinsey long and so much, I just culus, honors Spanish 3 sidelines. After missing the Serra Cavaliers senior guard DeLauna Thomas has 4.2 Hadley mentioned how she realized that’s what I want- and a class at El Camino majority of the matchups, GPA and wants to study kinesiology. was elected as the team ed to do.” Rajon Rondo expects Sparks Come Up Short to ‘win now’ with Against Mystics

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK LeBron, L.A. Lakers Sports Writer Although the Sparks shot at 45.3 percent in field goals, they could not out- last the Washington Mys- tics. An abundance of free throw opportunities would give Washington an 83-74 win over Los Angeles. Guard Chelsea Gray led all scorers with 23 points and forward Nneka Ogwu- mike earned her fifth dou- ble- double of the season with 22 points and 13 points. Ogwumike’s efforts, however, were overshad-

owed by the loss. EMARIE MARIE/T.G.SPORTSTV1/ “It wasn’t enough,” she Sparks guard Chelsea Gray (12) scored 23 points and two said. “We just got to do bet- assists against the Washington Mystics. ter as a team.” Guard Kristi Toliver led charity stripe kept the andthenplayingintransi- the Mystics with 20 points, Sparks in the game. Yet, the tion and scoring,” Gray

AP PHOTO/MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ, FILE landing all 13 of her free Mystics finished the first said. “It all starts with In this May 8, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans' Rajon Rondo (9) drives past Golden throws. Center LaToya ahead 19-14. defense.” State Warriors' Andre Iguodala, right, during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basket- Sanders made eight re- Ogwumike started the Los Angeles main- ball second-round playoff series in Oakland, Calif. Rondo officially joined the Los Angeles bounds. second quarter with a five- tained their dominance as Lakers on Friday, July 6, 2018, with a clear idea about his future with LeBron James. “L.A. is tough. They point run to tie the game at they endured foul calls, present different looks 21. Forward Elena Delle Toliver scored the first BY GREG BEACHAM not promising anything, but with five franchises. throughout the game,” Donne contested the run three-pointer of the game to AP Sports Writer at the end of the day, I Rondo sees the Lakers’ Toliver said. “Nothing was with five points of her own. bring Washington within expect to win. Nothing potential surplus of ball- consistent; they always Center Candace Parker four points of the Sparks. Rajon Rondo officially else.” handlers as an advantage. kept you on your toes, read would give the Sparks their Free throws from Toliver joined the Los Angeles Lak- Rondo is a familiar fig- He isn’t worried about the defense, and make first lead. would close the deficit, a ers on Friday with a clear ure to Lakers fans, and not finding roles for everyone plays.” Guard Alana Beard mid-range basket by Toliv- idea about his future with necessarily in a good way. in coach Luke Walton’s up- The Mystics did not started what became an er would give the Mystics a LeBron James. He played a major role for tempo offense, which is waste time taking control eight-point run, giving the two-point lead at the end of “We’re expected to win the Celtics when they met designed to create plenty of of the game; their paint Sparks the upper hand with the third. now,” Rondo said. the Lakers in the NBA offensive chances for every protection not only stifled a 35-30 lead at the half. “I thought we made a Rondo agreed to a one- Finals, winning a ring with player. the Sparks’ shots, but also Close range shots helped good comeback in the first year deal worth $9 million Boston in 2008 and losing “It will be very versa- allowed Washington to col- the Sparks, as Los Angeles half. Second half, we gave earlier this week to suit up to L.A. in 2010. tile, and I don’t think you’ll lect rebounds. Washington scored 18 points in the up too many points,” said alongside James, whose Seeing Rondo on the be able to scout and stick to forward Ariel Atkins paint. Neither team scored Sparks head coach Brian signing hasn’t yet been other side of that enduring one game plan as far as secured their offense with a three pointer in the first Agler. “The result is very announced by the Lakers. NBA rivalry won’t be as being able to stop a certain nine points. Long-range half. disappointing. I thought our The veteran point guard weird to Rondo as it might player,” Rondo said. “I field goals and trips to the “We were getting stops focus was good; we had is eager to be a mentor to be to some Lakers fans. think guys like LeBron or some people really give a Lonzo Ball, and he sees a “Does it feel strange? myself, I haven’t played lot: [Ogwumike], [Beard], chance for immediate suc- Um, no,” Rondo said. “My with a lot of guys that make [Gray], down the stretch, cess with the thoroughly battles with the Lakers were plays for me. So it’s going [Carson], they battled hard.” revamped club. The Lakers over a decade ago, and none to be exciting to be able to As the Sparks rallied haven’t made the playoffs of the players I was battling just get up, get a couple of back from a five-point for a franchise-record five with are on the same roster.” easy looks, be able to push deficit, but fouls were consecutive seasons, but The 32-year-old Rondo the pace in the open court.” called on Ogwumike, Gray, Rondo believes they’ll expressed no concerns The Lakers also an- and Sims. Los Angeles make immediate strides about playing with Ball, the nounced the re-signing of gathered 12 fouls in the back toward contention for precocious passer chosen by guard Kentavious Cald- final quarter, hindering a 17th NBA championship. the Lakers with the second well-Pope, who got a one- Grays 12-point perform- “You put any group of overall pick in last year's year deal worth $12 million ance. Gray and Ogwumike players around LeBron draft. Ball will be sidelined to provide a perimeter would whittle the gap down James, as he has done for most of the summer with shooting threat to an to two points on several (eight) straight times, he a torn meniscus in his left offense that could still use occasions, but Toliver went to the finals,” Rondo knee, but Rondo is eager to more outside shooters. reacted effectively to keep said. “So my expectations work on their chemistry in The Lakers haven’t yet the Sparks behind. are the exact same thing. the fall. announced the acquisitions “Free throws are indica- Even with the Warriors “I’m excited to get a of James or veterans Lance tive of how we play defen- adding (DeMarcus Cou- player that age and try to Stephenson and JaVale sively,” Beard said. “We sins) and the Rockets being help him as much as I can,” McGee during a thorough allowed them to get to their who they are, I think we fit said Rondo, a starter for all makeover following the EMARIE MARIE/T.G.SPORTSTV1/ spots, we were slow on right up there in the mix. It but small portions of his worst half-decade in fran- Sparks guard Odyssey Sims (1) defends Mystics guard rotations, slow on our foot- is early, obviously, and I’m first 12 NBA seasons spent chise history. Kristi Toliver (20). work.” C-2 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SPORTS THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 LAFC Stumble in Houston

but Continue to Impress Notes, quotes, and things picked up on the run from in Home Win coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. BY BRAD PYE JR. Stephen Curry. Young is GQ magazine named ALAN BRAXTON crossed a dangerous ball Sports Editor Emeritus only 6-2 and 178 pounds, the world’s 50 greatest liv- Staff Writer into the box that was poor- who averaged 27.4 and 8.7 ing athletes and the 70 ly dealt with by an Orlando There are a few fools assists. Question? Can he who’ll take over, Can you LAFC was tasked with defender, eventually find- who don’t like those beard- cut the mustard? name them? How about 10 another two-game week as ing the feet of Mark Antho- ed billboards of L.A.’s new And the beat continues! of each? they traveled to Houston to ny-Kaye who quickly king LeBron James. Some Will the Dodgers and To kick-off the issue, take on the Dynamo on passedittoDiomande,as their fans be super happy GQ uses a photo of the Tuesday, July 3rd, and then Diomande made no mis- before the World Series is Cleveland Cavs’ (now L.A. hosted Orlando S.C. a few take putting the ball away history? To date all of the Lakers) LeBron James who days later on the 7th. for the 1-0 lead. Dodgers should feel like could be the No. 1 athlete LAFC’s potent attack In the 32nd minute, they are flying as high as in the world. Who is a bet- continued in the early stages LAFC winger Aaron Kovar the sky. Heading the list are ter choice? of their contest with Hous- received the ball in stride, Justin Turner, the man with Why is LeBron James ton. In the 5th minute, red- closing in on Orlando’s goal. all the red hair, Yasiel Puig, on this planet? He explains: PHOTO BY ROBERT TORRENCE hot forward Adama Adama Diomande and Latif Kovarpickedupastreaking Clayton Kershaw, manager “It’s me. I believe that I Diomande received a pass Blessing embrace after Latif Blessing on the oppo- Dave Roberts and his staff, was put here for a higher from LAFC midfielder Lee goal. The two have become site side of the box and slot- closer Kenley Jansen et al. cause. We have people to Nguyen at the top of the 18- a lethal attacking duo for ted the ball into the path of AP PHOTO do it.” yard box and with excellent LAFC in recent weeks. Blessing who basically shot jealous fools have vandal- The Dodgers’ Yasiel vision, caught Latif Blessing on an open net making it 2- ized some of these bill- Puig is getting his “Close making a run in the box and In stoppage time, in the 0. boards. They are heinous! up” with his supporter of slipped an inch perfect 90th+3rd minute, a rare mis- LAFC goalkeeper Tyler And the beat continues! the L.A. Lakers’ rookie through ball in the path of take from LAFC captain Miller had himself a mon- Serena Williams trav- Lonzo Ball, Gentry says: the sprinting winger and Laurent Ciman allowed ster of a game. Orlando seamlessly shot the ball with Dynamo forward Mauro almost converted a free kick a curling side-footed effort Manotas to break past the into a goal in the 52nd past Houston’s keeper to defense and slot the ball minute. Orlando captain take an early 1-0 lead. beyond Tyler Miller to cut Sacha Klejstan curled a Just moments later in the the lead to one goal. whipping ball into the top AP PHOTO 7th minute LAFC midfield- Then, in the 90th+6th corner, but Tyler made him- er Mark Anthony-Kaye tried minute, Houston won a cor- self too big to deny, saving a Nothing in the city, his luck from distance with a ner. The ball found the head sure goal. state, nation and the USA 35-yard rocket that flashed of a Dynamo player and Klejstan would have his like the World Series AP PHOTO just wide of Houston’s goal. then to the foot of Houston revenge however, because in appearance of the Dodgers’ The rest of the first half was defender Philippe Senderos, the 59th minute, the former els with a small army of incredible play at home and who kicked the ball as hard United States international more routine and rudimenta- helpers to make sure her on the road. AP PHOTO ry as both sides failed to as he could and to the detri- made a gripping run into the 10-month old daughter The Houston Astros convert their chances. mentofLAFC,itricochet eighteen-yard box and beat Alexis Olympia is well went 28 innings without a “I think he’s got an old The Dynamo must have off the leg of Mark Antho- Tyler Miller to cut the deficit taken care of on the road. run back in April. soul and is mature beyond received a stern talking to ny-Kaye and into the LAFC to 2-1. Serena is the most talked Penn State’s running his age and years. He’s got from their manager at half- goal to tie the game at 2-2 Not satiated, LAFC about mom on the tennis back Saquon Barkley is the great feel for the game. time because the start of the with only seconds left. With- were hungry for more. In the tournament trail. Serena’s top Heisman Trophy pro- He’s the type of guy any- second half saw a different in minutes, LAFC went 82nd minute, Adama entourage includes her ducer of color with 11 TD. one would love playing Houston side. In the 50th from what could have been a Diomande, who was denied mother Oracene, her hus- Other Heisman candidates with because he’s such an minute, Dynamo forward 2-0 victory to having to set- his second goal by a narrow band Reddit co-owner included are Louisville’s unselfish guy.” Mauro Manotas elicited a tle for a 2-2 tie at game’s offside call, executed an Alexis Ohanian, sisters Lamar Jackson, Alabama’s The Dodgers’ Yasiel beautiful save from LAFC end. unconventional bicycle kick Isha and Venus and a full- Jalen Hurts, Notre Dame’s Puig has more kissing goalkeeper Tyler Miller, The second game LAFC that bounced off the crossbar time nanny. Serena is cur- RB Josh Adams, Stanford’s moves at the plate and in when his run through the played this week was and behind the goal line toad rently playing in her fourth RB Bryce Love. the outfield as anyone else midfield gave him a clear against Orlando City SC. another after a scramble in major tournament since in MLB. He kisses his bat. shot on target but was par- Disappointed from their Orlando’s box. becoming a mom. Sticks out his tongue and ried away out of danger. late-game meltdown in Up 3-1, LAFC showed Check This! points to the sky after a hit. In the 53rd minute, Houston a few days earlier, no mercy. After a great hold The College Football He’s Mr. Busby! LAFC tried to answer the the Black and Gold looked up play by Adama Previews will feature 64 – The Dodgers bullpen scare with Latif Blessing, to get back into form at Diomande, Latif Blessing pages of every conference gave up 28 strikes in the who almost successfully home, and with their prodi- picked up the ball off record plus Bosa. Who Playoffs. And a 1-1 split in gifted the ball to Adama gal stars, including Marco Diomandes dribble into might be better than Joey at the first two games at Diomande for their second Ureña (Costa Rica), Omar space. A streaking Diego Ohio State? The emerging Dodgers Stadium. 7-6. on the night. It was not until Gaber (Egypt) and of course Rossi called for the ball on QB at Notre Dame and Ala- after this letdown the the 72nd minute when Mark their creative maestro Carlos the other side of the box and bama and some new coach- Dodgers headed to Chicago Anthony-Kaye gathered Vela (Mexico), all home in a nearly identical fashion es! for game 3. possession in the midfield from the World Cup after to their second goal, passed Now hear This! That’s the end. and with a quick one-two their respective national the ball assertively past Trae Young has been Brad Pye Jr. can be AP PHOTO pass sequence with Adama teams failed to progress in Orlando’s keeper for a favorably compared to the reached at switchreel@ Diomande, received the ball the tournament. resounding 4-1 victory. Golden State Warriors And the beat continues! aol.com. and continued his run into LAFC seemed deter- the 18-yard box where he mined to erase the defen- confidently nestled the ball sive meltdown they suf- into the side-netting to put fered in the last game and It’s official: Lakers Announce LAFC up 2-0. made mincemeat of a strug- Unfortunately, that was gling Orlando SC team. In thepeakofLAFC’sper- the 28th minute, LAFC LeBron James Has Signed formance for the night. winger Latif Blessing BY GREG BEACHAM next year or two. AP Sports Writer Magic Johnson, the Lak- ers’ president of basketball It’s official. LeBron is a operations, called James Laker. “the best player in the The Los Angeles Lakers world” in a news release. announced the signing of “He loves to compete LeBron James as a free and is an awesome leader agent Monday night, con- who is about winning and firming the seismic shift cre- making sure that his team- ated by the four-time NBA mates are successful,” John- Most Valuable Player’s son said. “The Lakers play- PHOTO BY ARTHUR MOLA/INVISION/AP, FILE In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, executive producer LeBron decision to leave Cleveland ers are excited to have a James attends a premiere for "The Carter Effect" on day 3 for the 16-time champion teammate who has been to of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess franchise on the West Coast. nine NBA Finals. It’s a huge of Wales Theatre, in Toronto. James’ representatives at step closer to returning the Klutch Sports Group tweet- Lakers to the playoffs and to building here. However, we a meeting with star scorer ed a photo of James signing the NBA Finals.” all know that the work is not Paul George before the his contract with Lakers James is coming off one yet done.” Southern California native general manager Rob Pelin- of his greatest NBA seasons, James’ arrival is indeed re-signed with Oklahoma ka. James’ agency already playing in all 82 regular-sea- validation for Johnson and City, and their efforts to announced last week that the son games for the Cavaliers Pelinka, who took over the acquire disgruntled two-way superstar had agreed to a while finishing third in the Lakers’ front office in Feb- superstar Kawhi Leonard four-year deal worth $153.3 NBA with 27.5 points per ruary 2017 with a specific from San Antonio haven’t million with Los Angeles. game and hitting career plan to rebuild the franchise borne fruit so far. The Lakers have missed highs with 8.6 rebounds and by persuading established The Lakers don’t appear the playoffs in a franchise- 9.1 assists. He then carried superstars to join as free to be planning a public event record five consecutive sea- Cleveland to its fourth con- agents. to welcome James to Los sons, while James has secutive NBA Finals, where The Lakers already have Angeles, where he already played in the past eight NBA the Cavs were swept by begun assembling a re- owns multiple homes and Finals with the Miami Heat Golden State. vamped team around James spends summers with his and the Cleveland Cavaliers, “This is a historic by acquiring Rajon Rondo, family. winning three titles. moment for the Lakers, and JaVale McGee and Lance But Blaze Pizza — the The 33-year-old bud- we could not feel more Stephenson in free agency growing pizza chain in ding entertainment mogul grateful and honored,” while retaining guard Ken- which James is an investor immediately becomes the Pelinka said. “When LeBron tavious Caldwell-Pope. Los — announced a three-hour focus of the Lakers fran- James — a perennial NBA Angeles also assembled a pizza giveaway on Tuesday chise and a possible founda- MVP and champion who is reasonably talented young to welcome James to L.A. tion for the NBA’s next playing at the most astonish- core before James’ arrival LeBron responded with superteam, depending on ing levels of his career — with Brandon Ingram, a tweet , his first since June whether James and the Lak- chooses to join the Lakers, it Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma 26: “Haven’t been to a pizza ers can persuade more serves as the ultimate vali- andJoshHart. party in a minute ... Culver superstars to join him in the dation for what we are But they didn’t even get City?” THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 www.lasentinel.net C-3

By Lapacazo SandovaL Contributing Writer

Tonya Renee Banks is one of the woman featured in LifeTime’s reality se- ries, “Little Women: L.A.,” on Wednesdays at 9 p.m., which follows a close- knit group of friends with big hearts and even larger personalities, who have a physical trait in common: They are little people. In the series, the ladies travel around Los Angeles while dealing with rela- ALIREZA SOROUSH tionships, parenting, and Tonya Renee Banks is a red wine label owner. careers. Being in front of a Banks, my first question is duced all the girls [on “Lit- camera isn’t new for the ef- COURTESY PHOTO simple, why wines? tle Women: L.A.”] to red Tonya Renee Banks is featured in LifeTime’s reality series, “Little Women: L.A.” fervescent Banks. She has Tonya Renee Banks wine. worked as an actress in TV (TRB): (laughing) Why Then I decided that I and film for over 30 years ship Games.” world to look at her life as the first Black female little wines? Why red wines? was tired of buying every- and also made world his- But in “Little Women: a little person. Her goals person to win an Academy That’s a great question. Ione else’ wine and decided tory as the first female littleL.A.,” this is the first timeare fixed, the path is clear- Award. started drinking wine in it was time for me, to create person lead in “The Intern- that Banks’ is allowing the ing and Banks wants to be In the meantime, she 2011 which was inspireda wine that I like and that will sit back and drink in because my mom — who everybody will like. her life with a glass of red passed away in 2000 — wine from her own compa- was a red wine drinker. LAS: How did you ny, L’Tonya Renee, a blend I use to make com- choose the name of the that’s perfect for sweet and ments to her, like — “Ma, wine? dry red wine lovers. you drink red wine all the TRB: It was named af- Here is what Tonya Re- time,” and she would re- ter my mother L’Tonya Re- By Faith petrie “Some similari- nee Banks had to say about spond that it’s “good for nee, who loved red wine. Sentinel Intern ties: being seen as why she’s moving into the the soul.’ one thing my entire wine industry with her first In 2011, I got intro- LAS: Do you prefer When we think of life and I guess all wine L’Tonya Renee’ Red duced to a red wine and sweet wines or dry wines? superheros, the im- of the sudden kind Blend. moved to Mascota [wine], TRB: I started out ages of fictional- en of having this whole Los Angeles Sentinel and other red and white drinking sweet wines and a tities like Superman, artist thing come (LAS): Miss Tonya Renee wines. And so, I intro- {See BANKS C-4} Iron Man and Won- out of nowhere and der Woman come to being vulnerable, mind. Usually regu- whereas before, I lar, everyday people was always looked do not instantly ap- as a football player, pear as heros. Oprah an athlete,” Bryant Winfrey Network’s said. (OWN) “Greenleaf” The main differ- actor, William H. ences lie in their up- Bryant, Jr. hopes to bringings in where be a hero to kids all Jeffries grew up in over the world. the South versus “Growing up, su- Bryant who was perheros were something raised in the Bay Area. I felt like I could always ing this’ and I knew model- “This life change is count on to be there for ing might help me get into huge because the African me,” Bryant said. “I was it a little bit more.” American church com- really always inspired by Since deciding to pur- munity in the South has superheroes and I was like sue a career in acting, Bry- predominantly not been in ‘You know what, I kind of ant has found his journey favor of homosexuality or want to be that for kids like “nothing short of amaz- they kind of turn the other me who with superheros ing.” way on it. I’m from San in their lives, might be the Bryant joined the se- Francisco, where that’s only heros that they see on ries, “Greenleaf,” in 2017 [acceptable]. I was just at the screen.’” as Aaron Jeffries and will Pride [Weekend],” Bryant Bryant wasn’t always recur in its upcoming sea- said. “It’s these two dif- an acting consuier, in fact, son on August 28. ferent dichotomies, these his beginnings lie in the “It’s crazy because it opposing views of parts of realm of athleticism. was my first audition America in and growing up “Growing up, I actual- Los Angeles when I moved and what’s accepted there ly modeled quite a bit, but here, so getting that expe- and what’s accepted here.” obviously sports was more dited learning experience To Bryant, being in a what I wanted to do,” Bry- as well as exposure has position where he is ac- ant said. been amazing,” Bryant cepted for his newfound Bryant wished to be- said. career move is a blessing. come a pro-athlete in ei- Acting alongside actors “Obviously, everyone ther baseball or football he’s idolized his whole life, was kind of like ‘what’ and and even a broken leg in Bryant has found the whole in shock and as soon as high school didn’t stop this experience to be “hum - they saw how passionate I dream. bling.” was starting to get towards After receiving a schol- “It’s an amazing show it all, the support was un- arship and attending Si- to have my first recur- real,” Bryant said. “Every- mon Fraser University in ring guest star on because one was helping me chase British Columbia, Bryant everyone is so loving on these new dreams of mine found that his leg “wasn’t set,” Bryant said. “They and these dreams became quite holding up” and his really take care of you and my only dreams.“ time with sports may be they’re so nice and work- While Bryant is usually coming to an end. ing with people that I’ve busy with projects nowa- Although his sports looked up to my whole life days, his ideal relaxed day career was seemingly com- has also been truly a bless- consists of going to the ing to a close, Bryant’s be- ing.” gym, sitting down to write ginnings into the world of Bryant’s favorite part and “letting his mind wan- theatre and acting were just about being an actor is his der.” starting. ability to inspire people. Bryant has his mind Coined the “Holly- “I had a director for a set on “Greenleaf” at the wood North,” Canada has play that I did who would moment, but he also has a large film production say his art is his activism. something up his sleeve for scene and Bryant got a first That’s also something that the future. look into it. means a lot to me,” Bryant “This summer is go- “A bunch of my friends said. ing to be a good summer,” up there were acting and Bryant’s character, Bryant said. they were in plays and that Aaron Jeffries is a gay man Watch the season pre- was my first time going to who lives in the South and miere of “Greenleaf” on see live theatre,” Bryant is part of the church. While August 28 and 29. Follow said. “After doing that, I he and his character share Bryant on Instagram at @ was really inspired. I was similar traits, they are also thewilljr and Twitter at @ like ‘I wouldn’t mind try- very different. theWillJr100. C-4 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018

By Talley MorTon parison to his flamboyant, ter, who is ultimately hard Sentinel Intern rainbow-haired, artist girl- to hate despite the passivity friend, Detroit (the mega- he represents. You’d be hard pressed talented Tessa Thompson), “Sorry to Bother You” to find someone who whosehas style is a movie in- is bizarre if anything. You never answered the phone and-of itself (at one point, won’t find spoilers here, to an unsaved number and she dons handmade MUR- but it’s eccentric at every heard the fake-cheery, “Hi, DER MURDER MUR- point, from the introduc- sorry to bother you” on the DER, KILL KILL KILL tion of the “White voice” other end before immedi- earrings). to the cocaine-addicted, ately hanging up. At the movie’s opening, linen skirt-wearing CEO This is where Oakland the two are living in the ga- of Worry Free (“Call Me rapper, activist, producer, rage of Cassius’ uncle (Ter- By Your Name’s” Armie and now screenwriter-di- ry Crews) where they are Hammer). rector Boots Riley derives four months behind on rent. Regardless, it is a joy the title of his debut fan- His lackadaisical in- to watch, infused with so- tasy/sci-fi, “Sorry to Bother terview at telemarket- cial justice, questions of You.” ing company, RegalView, capitalism and labor, the A former telemarketer is complete with a fake purpose of art, and the am- himself, Riley is not sorry. employee-of-the-month biguity of morals. He is in your face, creating plaque and phony trophy. COURTESY PHOTO It’s almost dystopic, a fantastical world that’s Regardless, because ev- Tessa Thompson and Lakeith Stanfield star in Boots Riley’s directorial debut film, “Sor- until you realize everything almost too similar to our eryone gets this job, he’s ry to Bother You,” now in limited release throughout the United States. from the dialogue to De- own. shown his desk and sets exchange for a lifetime of Power Caller position. relatively unfazed by his troit’s modernesque “The For this satiric film, out to work with a list of labor that would usually be From there, he leaves complicity in Worry Free’s Future is Female Ejacula- released on July 6 and al- names and numbers to call. outsourced to sweatshops the lackluster office he’scorporate takeover because tion” shirt feels familiar to ready receiving stellar rat- There’s only one rule here: abroad. used to and into the suave, he’s finally upgraded to a – if not a bit removed from ings, subtlety is not some- stick to the script. Its CEO, Steve Lift modern top-floor offices to nice car, a nice apartment, – our current reality. thing you’ll find between In the first introduc- (Armie Hammer), is a co- sell something more high and maintains his loving That’s not to say that its many layers. tion to just how wacky this caine addict who feels all stakes: human labor and girlfriend. this movie is lacking the Set in a saturated, twist- movie can get, Cassius – too similar to the young warfare. Except, you’d be wrong fantasy/sci-fi elements of ing, and deeply conflicted desk and all – is literally “tech bros” of San Francis- The story twists and to think that. the genres that it is catego- place that feels familiar, dropped into the homes of co monopolizing the future turns, and whenever you Stanfield has shown us rized as, but Riley plays yet alien, few films havethe people he calls, hav- of, well, everything. think you know what will time and time again, from with social commentary to executed what Riley’s filming to make a sale while However, Cassius is happen next, you’ll prob- “Atlanta” to the 2013 in- build a world like ours, ex- has. The film’s protagonist,customers are in various unperturbed by the on- ably end up wrong. Cassius die drama, “Short Term cept with blaringly obvious Cassius Green (FX’s “At- states of grief, passion, and slaught of this new slavery, is wealthy, he’s paid his 12,” that he is an actor ca- signs that guide us toward lanta” star Lakeith Stan- turmoil. and quickly finds his place overdue rent, and moves pable of occupying worlds some kinds of alarming field), doesn’t feel like the Alongside Cassius’ sto- within RegalView where into high-rise apartments authentically and interest- near-future. typical hero. ryline looms Worry Free, his “real deal White voice,” with Detroit. ingly. “Sorry to Bother You” His posture is horren- a prison-like corporation suggested by a coworker While his coworkers His performance of is in limited releaseand will dous, he mumbles and his “revolutionizing” labor by (Danny Glover), skyrock- unionize and protest low Cassius as a smart, adapt- expand to a wider audience confidence pales in - com offering food and shelter in ets him to the mystical wages, Cassius remains able, and sensitive charac- in late July. New BET Special Spotlights Tupac Shakur Case

By Talley MorTon control of the successful code.” According to ABC 13 you know, it’s crazy.” Sentinel Intern label company. Nonetheless, Davis Action News, “It was pret- In response to the BET Despite this admission, said that he was in the car ty much common knowl- interview, the Las Vegas Officially, Tupac Ama- new tips are still coming in. that pulled up alongside edge who did it,” said re- Metropolitan Police De- ru Shakur died on Septem- In February, BET aired Knight’s car and opened tired senior homicide Las partment (LVMPD) re- ber 7, 1996 at 4:03 pm at its docuseries, “Death Row fire. Vegas police detective Phil leased the following state- the age of 25. Chronicles,” interviewing Davis, a member of the Ramos. ment July 5: “We are aware However, this fact has former gang member and rival Crips gang, claimed Kyle Long, creator of the statements made in always been up for debate. rapper Duane “Keefe D.” that Anderson was jumped of USA Network’s “Un- a BET interview regarding The circumstances of the Davis, who implied that he by Shakur and Death Row solved: The Murders of the Tupac case. iconic rapper’s death are knows who killed Shakur. associates hours earlier Tupac and The Notorious “As a result of RON GALELLA/WIREIMAGE murky and conspiracists, Tupac Shakur Davis was granted immu- and was seeking revenge. B.I.G.,” expressed frustra- those statements, we have fans, and law enforcement nity for the confession. Though he did not name tion at the news, saying that spent the last several alike have not solidly con- Though shot four times “I’m the only one alive the shooter, he did say that it “doesn’t matter that he months reviewing the case clued the circumstances while in the passenger seat who can really tell you the shots came from the doesn’t say who pulled the in its entirety. of the famed West Coast of then-CEO of Death Row [the] story about the Tu- backseat. trigger. “Various reports that an rapper-actor’s death. Records Suge Knight, the pac killing,” he said in the Many have taken this “[Davis] went live on arrest warrant is about to be Some believe he was case has yet to be resolved. interview. “People have to confirm that Orlandotelevision and confessed submitted are inaccurate. not actually shot in a Las In April 2017, BET been pursuing me for 20 Anderson is indeed the to being an accessory to This case still remains an Vegas drive-by shooting reported that Knight “has years, I’m coming out now man who killed Shakur. murder and the Las Vegas open homicide case.” 22 years ago, but instead known for many years because I have cancer. And Though investigators had PD, as far as I know, is do- It remains unclear what faked his death and con- that the perpetrators of the I have nothing else to lose. “always” believed that ing nothing about it,” Long the LVMPD will do with tinues to live in some for- crime were then-head of All I care about now is the Anderson was the culprit – told entertainment news Davis’ statements. Two eign location, which many security Reggie Wright Jr. truth.” there were reports in 1996 site TheWrap. months ago, a Change.org claim could be Cuba or and his ex-wife Sharitha.” Davis, the uncle of the that he bragged about kill- “And I just think it’s petition was created calling Liberia. A former LAPD detec- case’s primary suspect Or- ing Shakur – there was not outrageous. I just don’t un- for the police department to One reason for the tive had also linked Wright lando “Baby Lane” Ander- enough evidence to charge derstand it. It makes me up- “clear the Shakur murder ambiguity and obsession to the crime. Knight be- son, claimed to know the him. set. I don’t know what kind case.” over Shakur’s death is that lieved that he was the in- identity of the shooter but Anderson died of a bul- of lawyer he has telling As of today, it has col- no one was ever officially tended target for the shoot- would not reveal that infor- let wound in 1998. He was him to go on this television lected over 2,800 signa- charged for the crime. ing in an attempt to gain mation because of “street 24. show and talk about it, but tures.

came up with L’Tonya Re- what you want. You pick sume that there is a lot of LAS: How long did the into a bigger distribution nee’ Red Blend, that’s the the vineyard and if they are tasting to make L’Tonya process take you, to get it [deal]. Right now, in Los red blend. willing to work with you Renee’ Red Blend, perfect. right? Angeles, they can go di- lot of restaurants don’t when you pick the grapes. TRB: Yes. You are cor- TRB: It took six rectly to my website www. carry sweet wines. I have a LAS: Do you choose They will let you know rect. I have to taste the wine months to get the - rightTonyaReneeBanks.com fla lot of friends that drink dry the vineyard or do you which type of grapes they blends, first and I work vor. click on the wine app and wines they don’t like sweet choose the type of grape, harvest. Then you tell them with them to get the taste you can order. wines. So, I decided to cre- first and then find- a vine what you want and they perfect. You know? A little LAS: Wow! That’s ate a blend so that sweet yard? How does that work? proceed to make that blend. of this, less of that until it’s fast. I was not expecting LAS: In Los Angeles, drinkers and dry drinkers TRB: Kind of both, perfect. that short amount of time. if you had a favorite wine will like it. So, that’s how I actually. You kind of pick LAS: So, shall I as- That’s exciting! store could a person request TRB: Yes, it is exciting your wine to be stocked in because the grapes were al- that location? ready tanned and blended, TRB: Yes! I am work- it was how to blend to make ing on that right now with the perfect taste. I was with BevMo and Total Wines! him [vineyard owner] for Great question. Right now about one-year as I was de- the wine is shipped to signing the brands’ label, California, Oregon, Wash- coming up with the name, ington, Nevada, Arizona, and the blend and getting Florida, Idaho, Washington it approved by the Federal DC, New Mexico, Alaska government. The federal ( Airship only), and Min- approval was a six-month nesota. process. LAS: Describe the taste LAS: Where can peo- of L’Tonya Renee’ Red ple outside of Los Angeles Blend? find your L’Tonya Renee’ TRB: (laughing) It’s Red Blend? not really sweet but it’s TRB: I’m working on sweet, enough. It has a high securing a national dis- alcoholic content to it, 16.8 tributor [because] I want alcohol volume. It is a red my wines to be all over the blend combing 48% Mer- world. All of that [mass lot, 32% Syrah, and a 23% distribution] has to do with Zinfandel. I’d describe it licensing. I have to get my as a matrimony of flavors, license and each state that vibrant, elegant, complex, you ship to, you have to get plush with a refreshing -fin a license for that state. ish.

LAS: So you need 50 Instagram: @1LilBoss7 licenses? Twitter: @TonyaBanks TRB: Yes (laughing). Web: TonyaReneeBanks. Exactly! So, I am looking com THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 www.lasentinel.net D-1

CRENSHAW CHRISTIAN CENTER CRENSHAW CHRISTIAN CENTER CRENSHAW CHRISTIAN CENTER Above, CCC First Lady Angel Price and Pastor Frederick Price enter the Faithdome sanctuary on July 1. At center, Dr. Betty and Apostle Frederick Price are surrounded by Stepha- nie Price Buchanan, Angela Price Evans, Angel Price, Pastor Price, Cheryl Price, Allen Crabbe and two of their many grandchildren. At right, Evans hugs Crabbe after announcing Crabbe’s significant financial donation to ensure the continued operation of the Frederick K.C. Price III Christian Schools, located on the CCC campus in South Los Angeles.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett multiple schools, the mas- livered sermons during the Evans also announced Price Jr. selected the topic, tion between grace and Religion Editor sive Faithdome sanctuary past 18 months. that her nephew, NBA “Restorative Grace,” and humility, he expounded, and CCC New York. In addition to her par- player Allen Crabbe, made explained, “I thought about “You, in life, are going to Amid thunderous ap- The prolonged stand- ents, Apostle Frederick and a significant financial dona- what I would share today humble yourself or you plause and joyous cheers, ing ovation illustrated the Dr. Betty, and her sister, tion to ensure that the Fred- and I figured the best thingare going to be humiliated. Pastor Frederick Price Jr. overpowering love and af- Cheryl, Evans recognized a erick K.C. Price III Schools for me to talk about is what I’ve been both and it hurts. and First Lady Angel Price fection the CCC congrega- long list of guest preachers continue operating in South got me through this year It takes a meek person to entered the sanctuary of the tion holds for Price Jr., who including Pastor Michael Los Angeles. and that’s God’s restorative humble himself, but if you world renowned Faithdome resumes the helm of the and Dr. Deloris “DeeDee” Price Jr. also expressed grace.” don’t, humiliation will [oc- on July 1, holding hands church founded by his par- Freeman of Spirit of Faith gratitude to family, friends Citing several scrip- cur]. So, it would be wise and smiling as the “Zamun- ents, Apostle Frederick and Christian Center in Tem- and the CCC congregation tures, he quoted from to humble yourself so hu- da” theme from the film, Dr. Betty Price, in 1973. ple Hills, Maryland; Pas- for their prayers and sup- James 4:6, I Peter 5:5, 2 miliation doesn’t occur.” “Coming to America,” Prior to the entrance tor Creflo and Dr. Tammiport during his absence. Corinthians 12:9-10 and Following the close of played in the background. by the pastor and first lady,Dollar of World Changers “I really want to say Hebrews 4:16 to outline the worship service, mem- The day marked Price Angela Price Evans said, Church in College Park, thank you to those who’ve how the grace of God em- bers departed sharing feel- Jr.’s return, after a year’s “We have so much to be Georgia; Apostle Beverly stood with me and stood powers believers to survive ings of refreshment and absence, as the lead pas- grateful for today. I want “Bam” Crawford of Bible by me, those who have any trials they may face. optimism about the future tor of Crenshaw Christian to thank those who were a Enrichment Fellowship interceded and those who “There is grace in ev- under Price Jr.’s leader- Center (CCC), an interna- blessing to our ministry last International Church in have stood in the gap. You erything that you need ship. tional ministry boasting year,” as she acknowledged Inglewood as well as the didn’t know much. You just God for,” insisted Price Jr. “We are all so excited thousands of members, several ministers that de- CCC pastoral staff. knew that I was away and I “You’re not taking pleasure about what God is doing in appreciate you not needing for persecutions, you’re our midst. We believe that to know all of the details,” giving glory in them be- as Pastor Price, Jr., contin- he noted. cause God’s in it with you.” ues the heavenly mandate As for his message, Explaining the connec- {See Price Jr. D-2}

sentinel news serviCe visit the Nile River, the pyramids and the Cairo Bishop Frank and Museum. Also, we will go Lady Sandra Stewart of to south Egypt where the Zoe Christian Fellowship Nubians will wave and of Los Angeles will host a say, ‘Welcome home, my visit to the sacred sites lo- Nubian cousin.’ This will cated in Israel and Egypt. be one trip that will stay in The 12-day tour takes your mind forever,” he in- place Nov. 5 through Nov. sisted. 17, 2018, and the public is A $400.00 deposit will welcome to participate. reserve your spot, said the bishop, who added, “I will “Israel is a place that COURTESY PHOTO every believer should go First Lady Sandra and be so glad to have you with at least once in a lifetime. Bishop Frank Stewart me on this tour. Pray about There are some scenes that it. I am believing I will see add to the reality of Jesus’ usually baptize believers,” you there!” life such as the walls of old said Bishop Stewart, who Jerusalem, the street Jesus will mark his eighth tour to For information, call was taken to the cross, and Israel. Zoe Christian Fellowship the Jordan River, where I “In Egypt, we will at (323) 931-1477, ext. 3. D-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018

By Joshua appariCio diatricians, teachers, stock Contributing Youth Writer brokers, architects or what- ever career you want. It’s To the youth readers: up to us to discover our I am truly humbled and true potential and break privileged to have this op- the negative cycle to create portunity to write to my fel- our own success stories. low peers about a disheart- I am able to focus my ening and true issue we attention on empowering all experience - bullying. those dealing with bully- Whether you are the ing, sharing my bullying victim or the person who story through art, writing, does the bullying just re- SHIRMIN APPARICIO and using my voice to in- member 1 John 4:4, “The Joshua Apparicio vigorate youth experienc- Lord is greater than the ing bullying, like I am giants you face.” I’ve pians 4:13 says, “I can do now. My experiences with been in the victim posi- all things through Christ bullying have made my life tion and it feels demean- who strengthens me.” better, because I now have ing and overall terrible. If any of you here are a voice and I’m able to I was bullied for 6 experiencing bullying, I am spread the word of choos- years and I have a prolifichere to encourage you to ing kindness instead of bul- COURTESY PHOTO amount of stories to tell. not let anyone take control lying. I am a lot happier, Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Sr. This all correlates as to over you. Do not give bul- now being home schooled why I am the president of lies permission to destroy, without any fear or anxiety the Student State Represen- derail, dismantle, or divert of attending a traditional tative Program. I have been you from your road to aca- public or private school. given this impactful role to demic or social success. So instead of standing be able to encourage others Bullying is not cool and idly by, watching someone about bullying and my own can ultimately lead to our get hurt, please intervene. to pastor this great ministry experiences with it. Philip- own future assassination. “It seems to me that educa- sentinel news serviCe linda Allen, “The FAITH through teaching the Word I used being bullied as tion has a two-fold func- Expo will feature educa- of God, that the sick and a tool to propel me through tion to perform in the life of The West Angeles tion and resource series brokenhearted outside our my studies. I became a man and in society: the one Community Development on financial products doorsand will come and find published poet at the age is utility and the other is Corporation (WACDC) services, health and fitness,healing and the poor will of 7, while being bullied. culture. Education must en- will sponsor the Financial wealth building strate- prosper and all will come I found studying was a lot able a man to become more Awareness Investing in To- gies, and asset protection.” to know how much our easier than dealing with or efficient, to achieve with tal Health (FAITH) Expo In addition, the expo Lord loves us,” said Mindy trying to stop the bullying. increasing facility the le- on Saturday, July 14, from will offer information on Reid-Glaser. “The function of educa- gitimate goals of his life.” - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at West the Child ID Program, “It can only be done tion is to teach one to think Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Angeles Church of God in nutrition and fitness- throughin the power of God’s intensively and to think Joshua Apparicio, a Christ, 3600 S. Crenshaw struction, clean comedy, Spirit. With Pastor Price critically. Intelligence plus member of Morningside Blvd., in Los Angeles. backpack giveaways and a as our leader and Apostle character - that is the goal Church of Christ, is a Bishop Charles E. game truck. Price and Dr. Betty as our of true education.” - Dr. 13-year-old honor student Blake, COGIC presiding For registration or ven- active founders, this awe- Martin Luther King, Jr. and president of the Be prelate, is the host pastor. dor details, visit westange- some congregation will We can become doc- Strong Student State Rep- According to WACDC lescdc.org or call Pedetta accomplish what seems tors, nurses, lawyers, pe- resentative Program. Executive Director Be- Higgins at (323) 751-3440. impossible!”

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