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By Jennifer Bihm a table where two men Staff Writer were sitting. According to a friend The family of 22-year who was with Henderson, -old Bakari Henderson of the two men grabbed the Texas, is still looking for beers, smashed them on answers, members said, the table, and brandished in the brutal beating that the shattered bottles as took his life last summer weapons. The friend says while he was working local media reports that DAMON HIGGINS/PALM BEACH POST VIA AP abroad in Greece. Bakari the attack was sparked Haitian community members stand in West Palm Beach, Fla., Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, to protest recent remarks had been in the country by an attempt to take a made by President Donald Trump about Haiti. Trump is defending himself anew against accusations that he is racist, on the Island of Zaky- photo with a waitress are this time after recent disparaging comments about Haiti and African nations. The group said they were there to nthos finishing a photountrue. demand an apology from the Trump. Inset Photo: President Donald Trump (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS) shoot and promoting his But other news re- new clothing line. Ac- ports at the time say that By KimBerlee BuCK during a meeting with con- bipartisan immigration deal. tries because he felt those cording to police reportsa Serbian woman told Staff Writer gressional leaders in the During the meeting, countries could contribute at the time, witnesses investigators it started Oval Office. The commentTrump went on to- economically sug to the Unit- said a fight started- when af she wanted a selfie Earlier last week, presi- came during a discussion on gest that the United States, ed States. The president ter Henderson and some with Bakari. Reporters dent Trump referred to Haiti protecting immigrants from should instead bring more proceeded to single out friends set down their from CBS News obtained and other African countries Haiti, El Salvador and Af- people from countries like Haiti telling lawmakers drinks at the other end of {See GREECE A-9} as “s***hole countries” rican countries as part of a Norway and Asian coun- {See TRUMP A-8}

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A star on the Holly- wood Walk of Fame hon- oring the nine-time Gram- my-winning singer Mary J. Blige was unveiled Thursday January 11, on her 47th birthday. Rap mogul Sean Combs and music produc- er Andre Harrell joined Mary J. Blige AP PHOTO Blige in speaking in the 11:30 a.m. ceremony in fame.com. cluded the Top 10 hit with front of the Eastown apart- Blige has recorded "Real Love." ment complex on Holly- eight multi-platinum - al Blige was born on Jan. wood Boulevard. bums, sold more than 11, 50 1971 in the Bronx, The star is the 2,626th million albums and re- a borough of New York {See FULL STORY A-8} since the completion ceived 31 Grammy nomi- City, and was raised in PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS of the Walk of Fame in nations in a career that Richmond Hill, Georgia, The Los Angeles Clippers recognized Los Angeles Sentinel / L.A. Watts Times 1961 with the first 1,558began with her multi-plat- and Yonkers, New York. Hurricane Irma hits Florida Newspaper Executive Publisher/CEO Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., for his longstanding social stars. The ceremony was inum 1992 debut album Blige was discovered activism and leadership. livestreamed on walkof- "What's the 411?" and in- {See MARY A-9}

Artie Fields, City Manager for the City of sentinel news serviCe Inglewood, pointed out to hundreds of senior at- The winners of the 49th tendees that during the de- NAACP Image Awards velopment stage, his staff were announced during sometimes worried if the a live broadcast from the Mayor would financially support their lofty ideas for the center. “So, we’d call the Mayor and every- PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS one would look sheepish, (L-to-R) Gloria Gray West Basin Municipal and we’d say, ‘Mayor, we Water District Board of Directors, George Dotson, have something we’d like Inglewood Councilman District 1, Congresswoman to talk you about.’ After Maxine Waters, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts about five times of- call and Inglewood Councilman Alex Padilla 2nd District. ing meetings, he knew that every meeting we were By e. mesiyah mCGinnis new facility back in 2005 asking about money. But PHOTO CREDIT: EARL GIBSON III/WIREIMAGE, ZIVA SANTOP PHOTOGRAPHY Staff Writer when the old building was I can tell you that he nev- Ava DuVernay accepts the Entertainer of the Year demolished to make way er turned us down. And award Hundreds of seniors for the new state-of-the- so, we put every bell and came out to celebrate the art senior center but con- whistle we thought you Pasadena Civic Auditorium ing Angela Robinson, Kerry grand opening of the new struction happened. How- deserved in the senior which aired on TV One. Washington, Jurnee Smol- senior facility in the rap- ever, with a new regime of center and you won’t dis- The two-hour live special lett-Bell, Laverne Cox, idly developing City of like-minded folks in City appointed at all,” assured was hosted by Anthony Lena Waithe and Tracee Inglewood, located on the Hall, projects and being Fields. Anderson and opened withEllis Ross. There was a N/E corner of Queen Street completed and new center Mayor James Butts - and Locust Ave. The se- is ready to serve the needs www.lasentinel.net a powerful moment in suplive pre-show from the red port of #TIMESUP featur- {See NAACP A-8} niors had been promised a of community’s seniors. {See GRAND OPENING A-9} A-6 A-2 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY JANUARY 18, 9, 2018 2014

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Special to the Sentinel importance of health care community is a blessed Th.D. of the Riverside County in 2013 to a historic low of in improving people’s lives. community,” said Apostle In addition to honor- Black Chamber of Com- 6.8 percent as of June 2017. Three influential Af- “It was about 50 years Will T. Washington of ing the work of Rev. King, merce) enrolled more than Consumers interested in rican-American churches ago that Rev. King said, ‘Of Christian’s Community Lee’s visits to the churches 20 people. In addition, on learning more about their in Southern California all the forms of inequality, Center. coincided with a national that same day Covered Cal- coverage options should go joined forces with Covered injustice in health care is Lee told congregants campaign, dubbed “Souls ifornia enrollment teams to www.CoveredCA.com California over the Mar- the most shocking and in- that subsidies were still to Enroll,” which urges were at Faithful Central where they can get help to tin Luther King Jr. holi- humane,’” said Lee, quot- available to help eligible worshipers to sign up for Bible Church and Center of enroll. They can explore day weekend to encourage ing the civil rights leader. individuals and families affordable health insurance Hope in Inglewood. their options and find out congregations and their “Well, the struggle contin- cover the cost of health in- before the deadline on Jan. “We know that African if they qualify for financial communities to enroll in ues,” Lee said, “but I’ve surance premiums. Nearly 31. Americans are five times help by using the Shop and health insurance through come (here) today to testify nine out of 10 Covered Cal- Lee said that President more likely to hear about Compare Tool. They can the Patient Protection and … to testify that significant ifornia members receive Obama ended the injustice Covered California through also get free and confiden- Affordable Care Act, the progress has been made to some level of financial as- of which Rev. King spoke, their churches. This kind of tial enrollment assistance law popularly known as end that injustice.” sistance. And a recent Cov- and now all Americans commitment from church by visiting www.cov- Obamacare. Pastors at the churches ered California analysis have access to the health families to encourage en- eredca.com/find-help/ and Open enrollment for echoed Lee, saying that for found that the net monthly care they need and deserve. rollment is so critical to searching among 800 store- insurance is underway, but African Americans and all premiums for enrollees No longer will people be making sure African Amer- fronts statewide, or more ends Jan. 31, so the time to Californians, health insur- who receive financial help denied health coverage be- icans have access to quality than 17,000 certified -en sign up is now. ance is now a right that is are on average 10 percent cause of a pre-existing con- and affordable health care,” rollers who can assist con- During visits last Sun- available to everyone, and lower than what new and dition or because treatment said Lee during an inter- sumers in understanding day to renowned churches it is time to exercise that renewing consumers paid costs too much. view. their choices and enrolling, First African Methodist right by enrolling and get- last year. Covered California Cer- Since 2014, more than including individuals who Episcopal (F.A.M.E.) in ting family and friends to “We are very pleased tified Enrollment Counsel- 3 million people have pur- can assist in other languag- Los Angeles, Christian’s enroll. that Covered California ors were at each church Lee chased health insurance es. In addition, consum- Community Center in Long “We are urging every- has called upon us at Ca- visited on Sunday provid- through Covered Califor- ers can reach the Covered Beach and Cathedral of one to enroll in Covered thedral of Praise to help get ing free and confidential nia, and nearly 4 million California service center by Praise in San Bernardino, California and to reach out the word out so that more enrollment assistance. In have enrolled in the state’s calling (800) 300-1506. Covered California execu- to your friends and family African Americans in the San Bernardino, at Cathe- Medi-Cal program. To- tive director Peter V. Lee and encourage them to get Inland Empire sign up for dral of Praise, insurance gether, the gains have cut used words spoken by Rev. enrolled as quickly as pos- a health care plan,” said agent Pepi Jackson (who the rate of the uninsured in King decades ago on the sible, because a healthy Bishop Craig W. Johnson, also is president and CEO California from 17 percent

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“I don’t think nobody on her education. Carter in academics, and giving else can go through what used adversity as a tool back to to the community. I went through and sur- motivate and drive her toRecently, the scholarship vive like I did and still beexcel a academically, which recipients were celebrat- happy person,” said Carter. allowed her to rise as a top ed at the 27th Annual Los “My mom was a funny and scholar in school. Over Angeles Beat the Odds outgoing lady. She was al- time, she maintained a 4.1 Awards gala. While there, ways there when we needed GPA all while taking care Carter was introduced to her and she always had our of her siblings. actress Journee Smollett- back.” “My family always told Bell, who directed a doc- Some of the greatest ad- me that they believe I will umentary about Carter vice Carter’s mother gave be somebody,” she said. for the ceremony. to her was to, “make your “They also told me not to Throughout her life, dreams come true.” give up no matter what, and Carter has been faced “My mother always keep doing what your do- with many obstacles. told me that I’m her genius ing, your mother would be However, with support child. She wanted me to be proud.” from her family, she has somebody in life and she In December of 2017, maintained a positive wanted me to be better than Carter’s hard work would outlook on life. her. She didn’t want me to pay off after she was “The things that made go through what she went awarded a $10,000 Beat the me stay positive with all through. She believed in Odds scholarship from the that I have been through me and wanted me to go to California Children’s De- are my siblings, making a four year university,” said fense Fund to help further my granny proud, and Carter. her college education. Cart- making my mom smile Carter’s greatest chal- er is one of five recipients up in heaven at me. I just lenge was and still is livingto receive the scholarship want to be someone in without her mother but, she for overcoming life’s’ chal- life. So, I have to keep was determined to focus lenges, continuing to excel pushing myself and never give up,” she said. Carter has taken the advice of “never giving up” and applied that to setting future goals for Ja’Nay Carter COURTESY PHOTO herself. Currently, she at- tends Crenshaw Arts Tech Charter High (CATCH). By KimBerlee BucK Carter had responsibilities couldn’t do for them.” In her free time, she tu- Staff Writer and chores which included As time progressed, tors local middle school helping her younger sisters Carter continued to grow up students and helps train Most young adults are and brother with home- and soon began the seventh a young girl on a cheer- able to focus on their stud- work. However, as hergrade. Unfortunately, her leading team. Addition- ies and hang out with their mother became ill, Cart- mother’s health continued to ally, Carter is a part of her friends but, that wasn’t er’s household chores be- decline and in September of school’s step team. After the case for 18-year-old gan to stack up. She began 2011, she passed away from graduation, the young Ja’Nay Carter. Carter’s life grocery shopping, cooking an autoimmune disease. Af- adult plans to attend a story isn’t picture perfect. dinner, and caring for her ter her mother’s passing, four-year university and She along with her five sick mother. Carter and her siblings lived become a nurse. siblings were raised by “Everybody else had a with their extended family, For more informa- their single-parent mother. mother that could do stuff which included their god- tion on the Beat the Odds Her father, who is incar- for them, me and my sis- mother, grandmother, and Scholarship please visit cerated, could not provide ter were the mother figures aunt. With the support of her http://www.cdfca.org/ for his family with emo- to our sisters and brothers, family, she took on the role programs/beat-the-odds/ tional or financial support. so it was really hard doing of raising her younger sib- As the third oldest sibling, everything that my mom lings. Ja’Nay Carter COURTESY PHOTO JOB OPENING Hearing Board Members

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By Cora JaCkson-Fossett their children how to re- Staff Writer spond to police confronta- tions. Fatal police encounters “We must guide and occur with alarming fre- let them know what can quency in the Black com- happen to them out here. munity. With the advent Unfortunately, we have to of 24-hour news cycles, re- have a different conversa- ports of African Americans tion with our children than killed by law enforcement Caucasians have with their repeatedly make headlines children. We all should across the nation. have the same conversation Aiming to examine – to respect police officers the issues that contribute as long as they respect us,” to the deteriorating rela- Carr said. tions between police and Both Plummer and Tol- Blacks, TVOne will air bert described their effort “Two Sides,” a four-part to accurately reflect the docu-series executive pro- details of each individual duced and narrated by ac- case by using video to tell tress Viola Davis that seeks the stories instead of re- to expose the truth behind enactments. the deaths of Eric Garner, “This has been a pas- Ezell Ford, John Crawford sion project for me. For and Sandra Bland. this particular show, my Garner’s case will goal was to bridge the gap highlight the premiere epi- between white, black and sode that will broadcast on blue to spark that conversa- CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL TVOne on Jan. 22, at 10 tion,” explained Plummer. Participants in the “Two Sides” screening event included (from left) Roland Martin, D’Angela Proctor,Melina p.m., local time. His July “Hearing these stories Abdullah, Julius Tennon, Andrew T. Wang, Lemuel Plummer and Jason Tolbert. 2014 death ignited the “I brought me to tears. It’s Can’t Breathe” movement, lation in July 2015. munity,” said Tennon. not easy to tell these sto- which echo the words he A special screening of “If that bridge is built ries. You have to balance repeated 11 times before the first show, held Jan. more, I think it will make it out. We wanted to show dying from a chokehold 13 at First AME Church people feel more comfort- more traditional B-roll in- and physical restraint by in Los Angeles, attracted a able. I know it’s hard to stead of re-enactments of NYPD officers who- sus packed audience who heard trust because of everything the characters to add to the pected Garner of selling from key people involved that’s happened, but I think environment.” loose cigarettes. with the project. On hand something like that, a sim- Tolbert, who is also the The successive pro- were executive producers ple thing, can make a huge showrunner, added, “We grams will feature mul- Julius Tennon and Andrew difference in the communi- wanted it to be 100% real tiple viewpoints analyzing Wang of JuVee Produc- ty. The hope is this series from top to bottom. Al- the fatal cases of Ford, a tions and Lemuel Plum- will lead to people being though re-creations can 25-year-old Los Angeles mer and Jason Tolbert of L. more respectful towards give you some sort of im- Black man shot multiple Plummer Media along with one another.” age, we wanted it to be real times in August 2014 by Garner’s mother, Gwen Wang said that while and the footage is just as LAPD officers conduct- Carr, NAACP Chairman CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL the series focuses on Af- powerful. We wanted you ing an investigative stop; Leon Russell, and Black Gillian and Michael Jai White attended the “Two Sides” rican Americans deaths, to see the raw emotions Crawford, a 22-year-old Lives Matter activist and screening on Jan. 13 at First AME Church. situations that escalate to that come from everyone Ohio African American CSU-L.A. professor Me- violence affect all ethnici- that was involved.” killed immediately by po- lina Abdullah, who played a discussion panel about community members. ties. He noted, “The rea- Summing up the “Two lice while talking on a cell a critical role in elevating the series and the state of “We want people to son there is anger is there is Sides” series, Russell ob- phone and holding a toy BB awareness about Ford’s community and police rela- engage with their police no understanding by both served, “This is obviously gun in August 2014; and death. tions. more. Community policing sides. Maybe we can stop a very powerful piece of Bland, a 28-year-old Black Following the viewing, Tennon said he hoped is important. It’s important some of that.” work. We need to thank TV woman found hanged in a award-winning journal- that “Two Sides” would for the community to trust As a mother who lost One for having the courage Texas jail three days after ist and TVOne personality prompt more positive inter- police and be more open to a child, Carr urged Black and necessary energy to her arrest for a traffic vio- Roland Martin moderated action between police and police [being] in the com- parents to discuss with create this project.”

By niele anderson eral fund proposal spends makes a huge emphasis Contributing Writer $131.7 billion. on education, Jane Lose California Senate Conoley, president, Long When Jerry Brown be- President Pro Tem Kevin Beach State University, came Governor of Cali- de Leon and Sen. Holly J. had this to say: “As law- fornia in 2011 the state of Mitchell, chair of the Sen- makers deliberate on the California was facing a ate Budget and Fiscal Re- budget proposal, it is im- $25 million deficit. Brown view Committee, respond- portant they fully under- recently released his last ed to the governor’s budget stand the demand to gain budget for the State of Cal- live on You Tube. access to an affordable, ifornia which has grown Mitchell stated, “The high-quality college de- into a surplus. governor’s budget reflectsgree is outpacing state in- some positive investments vestment in the California Governor Jerry related to education, spe- State University. For the Brown’s proposed 2018-19 cial education, increased 2018 fall semester, Long fiscal year budget projects funding to the local control Beach State University re- that California will have school funding formula, ceived a record-breaking $6.1 billion in extra funds Career Technical Educa- 103,000 applications. Un- including greater spending tion Funding at the com- der this funding scenario, on education and trans- munity colleges.” the campus will be forced portation. His total gen- While Brown’s budget to turn away tens of thou- AP PHOTO/RICH PEDRONCELLI sands of CSU-eligible stu- Gov. Jerry Brown refers to a budget chart as he discusses 2018-2019 budget. dents.” The governor prevents California from taxes, which launched Jan. the governor stated that also proposes an resolving the crises in our 1, will bring in about $643 unlike other states, Cali- learn more > all-online com- communities that give rise million, Brown predicted. fornia has a good system munity college to crime, but it also plays a Brown and lawmakers have of support, but it is mod- by 2019, if the significant role in exacer- little say on how the money est. Here, modesty is not line item in the bating the cycle of crime. is used; it’s dictated by a good enough.” proposed bud- The organization fur- formula passed by voters in Brown must sign a bud- get makes the final ther stated, “That’s why the 2016. The formula includes get by June 30, giving him cut. Brown also increased amount of sav- spending on marijuana re- and lawmakers about five included in his ings from Prop. 47 are so search, drug rehabilitation months to negotiate, modi- budget a $12 bil- critical. By shifting dollars programs and helping com- fy, adjust and replace bud- lion spending plan away from incarceration munities disproportionately get items. Brown’s budget for the state’s pris- and into our local commu- affected by past drug laws. does not reflect last year’s on and parole sys- nities, we are finally begin- Poverty and homeless- federal tax changes out of tem including new ning to address the acute ness assistance was also in Washington, which are ex- money to train ex- community needs that are the budget and is a high pri- pected to hit taxpayers in felons to become actively contributing to the ority for Sen. Mitchell who high-tax states like Califor- firefighters. cycle of crime. It is impera- also stated, “We will now nia the hardest. California’s tive that we bring balance begin the detailed work of for Safety and Jus- back to our state’s public analyzing the impacts to For more information tice, a nonprofit safety investments.” existing programs, govern- about the California 2018- campaign advo- California’s newest ment operations and servic- 2019 budget, visit ebudget. cating to replace budget addition, marijuana es. As it relates to poverty, ca.gov. justice system BORN TO BE GREAT waste with com- mon sense solu- To be ready for the jobs of the future, students need tions, responded: “The $12 billion learning experiences that meet them where they are, the governor is engage them deeply, let them progress at a pace that proposing we meets their individual needs, and helps them master the spend on correc- skills for today and tomorrow. To learn more about ESSA tions next year and how you can get involved, visit www.nnpa.org/essa. represents an in- crease of well over Made possible by a grant from the 500 percent since 1981. Excessive

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people traveling in a cara- van of mule-drawn wag- ons from Marks, Miss., to Memphis, Tenn., for King’s memorial service and then on to Washington to participate in the Poor People’s Campaign. Background on Poor People’s Campaign and Resurrection City In the 1960s, as the United States emerged as a global model of wealth and democracy, an estimated 25 million Americans lived in poverty. From the el- derly and underemployed to children and persons with disabilities, poverty affected people of every race, age, and religion. In response, the Southern Christian Leadership Con- ference, led by King and Ralph David Abernathy, organized the Poor Peo- ple’s Campaign as a na- The National Museum of African American History and Culture recently opened the “City of Hope” Exhibition to commemorate the 50th Anniver- tional human rights issue. sary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Poor People’s Campaign.” (NMAAHC) As a multiethnic move- ment that included Afri- can Americans, Mexican Sentinel newS Service Wright Edelman and An- of Faith,” which explores campaign for economic jus- stories of those who sac- Americans, Native Ameri- drew Young. the history of citizen par- tice,” said Lonnie G. Bunch rificed so much are found cans, Puerto Ricans, Asians The Smithsonian’s Na- It also features wooden ticipation, debate and com- III, founding director of the in ‘City of Hope: Resur- and poor whites from Ap- tional Museum of Afri- tent panels, lapel buttons, promise from the nation’s National Museum of Afri- rection City and the Poor palachia and rural commu- can American History and placards and murals cre- formation to today. can American History and People’s Campaign.’” nities, the six-week, live-in Culture commemorates the ated by and used by some Launching its celebra- Culture. “This exhibition Original sound re- demonstration in Washing- 50th anniversary of Martin of the nearly 8,000 people tion of King’s birthday, the reminds us that despite the cordings of musical per- ton attracted protestors na- Luther King Jr.’s final - hu who occupied the National museum, hosted a media unprecedented economic formances and conversawww.DerekRussellArtist.com- tionwide. The campaign man rights crusade in a new Mall in Washington, D.C., briefing and guided tours growthof in America over the tions among campaign leaders presented demands exhibition on the “Poor for nearly six weeks to call the new exhibition bringing past five decades, there are participants have been to Congress, including PHOTO TODD GRAY People’s Campaign,” a the nation’s attention to the in people who played key still many Americans liv- provided by the Smithso- jobs, living wages and ac- multicultural coalition that crippling effects of poverty roles in building and docu- ing below the poverty line. nian’s Center for Folklife cess to land, capital and began in 1968 to end pov- for minorities, children and menting Resurrection City. Although the Poor People’s and Cultural Heritage. health care. It was the first erty. The exhibition, “City the elderly. “With new and recently Campaign did not achieve The recordings, along large-scale, nationally or- of Hope: Resurrection City The museum’s exhibi- discovered film and audio its goal of eradicating pov- with never-seen filmganized demonstration & the 1968 Poor People’s tion is housed in its gallery footage, images and objects, erty, it spawned a multieth- produced by the Hearst after King’s death. The Campaign,” features rare at the Smithsonian’s Na- this exhibition provides a nic and multiracial move- Corp., show how people campaign, the final vision archival film and newtional oral Museum of Ameri- rare look inside the 1968 ment for economic fairness lived during the six-week of King’s life, has come to histories with people who can History as a partner to Poor People’s Campaign whose belief in helping occupation at Resurrec- be known as his most am- helped organize the cam- the exhibition, “American and commemorates the America live up to its ideals tion City. Among the filmbitious dream. paign including Marian Democracy: A Great Leap legacy of Dr. King’s still final inspires to this day. The highlights is footage of

District made arrange- ments in 1957 to admit some black students to the all-white Central High to comply with the 1954 federal ruling that racially segregated schools were unconstitutional. Eckford and eight other black students were first blocked from- en tering the school by an angry white crowd and armed soldiers. President Dwight Eisenhower or- dered federal troops to uphold the law and pro- tect the nine students, who began their first full day Sept. 25, 1957. The students completed the school year despite physi- cal and verbal harassment from some students and indifference from some faculty. ``There was a lot This combination of file photos shows the nine black of indifference,'' Eck- teenagers who had to be escorted by federal troops past ford said. ``I don't think an angry white mob and through the doors of Central High people are aware of that. School in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Sept. 25, 1957. Top row That wouldn't be toler- from left are Minnie Brown, Elizabeth Eckford and Ernest ated today.'' Green; middle row, Thelma Mothershed, Melba Pattillo and Eckford said the book Gloria Ray; bottom row, Terrence Roberts, Jefferson Thomas is meant to be a teaching and Carlotta Walls. (AP Photos/File) tool for students about bullying and leadership. ASSociAted PreSS the Arkansas Democrat-Ga- ``My intent is to teach zette reported them a few lessons about One of the nine black The 150-page book con- how powerful their voices teenagers who were escorted tains verse, photographs, can be and that they can to Central High School in drawings, essays and docu- support someone who is Little Rock by federal troops ments from when Little being harassed'' without 60 years ago has written a Rock's resistance to deseg- being in danger, she said. book about her role in the regation put the city in the ``I also talk about their re- school's racial desegrega- spotlight. sponsibilities for the kind tion. ``It's a rough style,'' said of community they have.'' Elizabeth Eckford and Harding University senior Other members of the co-authors Eurydice Stanley Rachel Gibson of the black Little Rock Nine who and Grace Stanley reflect on and white illustrations she have written memoirs her time at Central in ``The drew for the book. ``It is sup- include Carlotta Walls Worst First Day: Bullied posed to be kind of edgy and LaNier and Melba Pat- While Desegregating Cen- scribbly. It's not perfect, but tillo Beals. tral High.'' She will speak that adds to the storytelling about the book at two events of it. It was a messy time.'' {See UNHERALDED SP-2} this weekend in Little Rock, The Little Rock School

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The long history of rac- hate-hungry base, Trump coltan, tin, cobalt, gold, comes from his election all the oppressed and strug- ism of Donald J. Trump decided to add raw sew- silver, tungsten, copper and and the active support and gling peoples of the world. has come home to haunt age as seasoning with his other minerals of prefer- sanction from his loudest For the issue at hand is not him and to hold him up to vile, vulgar and vicious ence and profit, as wellsupporters, as the silent sup- and never was immigra- a withering and rightful attack on Haiti, Africa and holes dug to appropriate port he receives from vari- tion alone. It is about the world-wide moral outrage, El Salvador, calling them rich farmlands and forests, ous quarters, the cowardly character and future of this criticism and condemna- “s***hole countries”. This leaving little for the masses co-signing of his lies and country, whether we accept tion. And his vulgar and evil and infantile name- of people to whom they low-life speech and accep- the racist conception of the morally reprehensible of- calling, so characteristic belong. And the people of tance of his madness by his U.S. as a White finished fense must not be dismissed of Trump, rather than giv- America should hold them- fellow politicians. It is they product or the ethical con- as normal and diminished ing any accurate or usable selves, their military, cor- who immorally explain cept of it as a multicultural as unimportant nor right- description of them or their DR. MAULANA KARENGA porations and pretending away his racism, infantil- unfinished project with ful criticism be diverted people, simply reveal more and pretentious president ism, and mean-spirited pol- battle lines and battlefronts in other ways. On the con- of the racist, foul, fetid and bility for the real devastat- responsible for these real itics and even his attacks on everywhere and no shel- trary, this criticism must fecal matter that comes ing holes left in the lives and destructive holes dug them. tered rear as Paul Robeson become an ongoing ever- from his mind and mouth and lands of these people and constantly deepened in It is often said that and Malcolm X taught us. present part of the overall as he plays president and through imperialism, colo- the lives and lands of the these politicians do this To achieve this in prac- resistance to his crude, cru- puts forth ideas and poli- nialism, enslavement and oppressed and struggling to keep Trump supporters tice, we must build Black el and destructive regime. cies of various divisive, the wars, resource robbery, peoples of the world. from acting against them. united fronts and coalitions Indeed, he has waded in degrading and destructive proxy armies, and puppet So, let us be clear about But in truth, it is not sim- and alliances with others the squalid swamp of racist kinds. It is also a reaffir- civil and military dictator- the real meaning of Don- ply a question of votes, and imagine together and comments and practice for mation of the unhinged ships in these systems of ald Trump, his origin and but a greater issue of the struggle relentlessly to decades, viciously attack- character of his mind and savage extraction, death real base beyond the obvi- values they share. This is bring into being, not only ing as citizen, candidate emotions and points again and destruction imposed ous and conceded. For if a key lesson to be learned a new society, but also a and president the various to the danger he poses for on the people. Indeed, the we have any appreciation and remembered from his new world. For as Mary peoples of color: Africans, the country and world. overthrowing and occupy- of history, we know that election. Moreover, Trump McLeod Bethune reminds Native Americans, Latinos Trump’s racist attack ing of Haiti; the kidnapping Trump did not come into finds allies even among the us, “We must remake the and Asians. was not simply on the and removal of its demo- being by himself or remain religious right, the Chris- world. The task is nothing He has used against countries as it was espe- cratically elected president; in place by himself. He tian Right and the Jewish less than that”. This means whole peoples words such cially on the peoples target- the propping up of puppet does not live, thrive and Right, as revealed in the recovering our role as a self- as murderers, rapists, ter- ed, indicted and attacked military and civilian gov- spew his racist, toxic and election and their failure to conscious moral and social rorists, drug dealers, AIDS as unworthy of coming to ernments; the use of proxy fecal waste in isolation. He join their progressive and vanguard in this country, a carriers, hut-dwellers, and and living in this country. armies to control and sup- has enablers, active and si- radical religious counter- people in righteous and re- with extra self-indicting Trump’s stated preference press the population, and lent supporters, and a base parts in criticism and re- lentless struggle, to bring gall, abusers of women. He is for people from Norway. to facilitate the ruthless much larger than the vis- sistance to Trump. Instead, an inclusive and enduring has indicted and banned Like the neo-Nazis and exploitation of the lives, ible neo-Nazi, raw racists they embrace Trump as good in the world. Muslims, promised to White supremacists who labor, land and resources and weise Menschen uber champion of their single build an apartheid wall support him, he wants the of the people are duplicated alles (White people over issue or litmus test issues Dr. Maulana Karenga, to keep out undesirables, Nordics not the Blacks and and repeated in Africa, El all) marchers in Charlot- which “trump” all other Professor and Chair of took out an ad to bring Browns to come and add Salvador and around the tesville. He is, indeed, the issues. And clearly Trump Africana Studies, Califor- back the death penalty for more color and contribu- world under neo-liberal monster side of America. finds allies and avid- sup nia State University-Long four Black and Puerto Ri- tions to the country. Thus, corporate, military and It is a larger portion of the porters in the corporate Beach; Executive Direc- can teens later found in- he denies historical and imperial projects and prac- American people that gave world, which shares his tor, African American Cul- nocent, racially harassed current evidence of the tices. him the numbers to win the appreciation for unbridled tural Center (Us); Creator Pres. Baraka Obama with important contributions of And so, there are election and sustains him greed, domination, depri- of Kwanzaa; and author birtherist claims that he immigrants of all kinds to holes, holes filled notas hewith embodies and contin- vation and degradation in of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- wasn’t a citizen, attacked the country. Trump’s fecal matter; but ues to widen the White su- the interest of profit and- re tion of Family, Community Black athletes and activ- But whatever conditions holes filled with the sweatpremacist, anti-people and moulding the world in their and Culture and Essays ists for resisting racial in- in African countries, Haiti and blood of the people; pro-corporate dimensions own image and interests. on Struggle: Position and justice and police violence, and El Salvador, Trump’s holes dug in the lands of the political swamp he Thus, we as a people Analysis, www.AfricanA- and praised neo-Nazis and limited racist mind was and lives of the people by promised to drain. must stand in active soli- mericanCulturalCenter- White supremacists as vulgarly trying to describe, predatory corporations and Therefore, whatever darity with our brother and LA.org; www.OfficialK- having “very fine people”he and we should be aware countries to extract oil, mandate Trump has or sister immigrants as well as wanzaaWebsite.org; www. among them. of the fact that it is the U.S. water, bauxite, diamonds, thinks or feels he has, other allied immigrants and MaulanaKarenga.org. However, not satisfied and its co-racial dominants with offering repeated dog and co-religionists who • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY whistles and a regular diet bear a definitive historical of red meat racism to his and continuing responsi-

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Donald Trump is dan- against which all other people have relied on to gerously narcissistic and ethnic groups were definedmaintain their racial ano- had already raised many and understood, a still un- nymity. Not that anybody DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. disturbing questions about questioned racial norm. Or would believe Trump if Executive Publisher / CEO his racism, “whiteness” and put another way: whiteness he did consistently say the JENNIFER J. THOMAS Publisher ability to effectively lead was a problem, but white right things—we’re way KENNETH R. THOMAS this nation. Last week, he folks weren’t accountable past that with this guy. Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) exposed himself as blatant for it. But even a presidential RUTH WASHINGTON racist who operates at the Now, catalyzed by a president assuring us one Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) lowest degree of “white- tumultuous week, that has more time that we’re with- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) ness.” Here’s some of what changed. Whites suddenly in reach of a racial ideal PAMELA A. BAKEWELL Trump said. have to locate themselves (Obama, anyone?) would Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer “ Why should the United LARRY AUBRY on a continuum: Are they revalidate the anesthetizing DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. States accept immigrants erally affirmative talk about even a little bit neo-Nazi or whiteness norm, instead Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL from “shithole countries” wokeness, white privilege Klan white (Richard Spen- of forcing a confrontation Executive Assistant to the Publisher in Africa, Central America and Black Lives Matter. cer, David Duke), Donald with the spectrum of white Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) and the Caribbean……….. You may think that as long Trump white (some racists attitudes that constitute and what do we want Haiti here as most white people can are “fine people”), liberal sustain racism. A presi- BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor for……………We should identify the white suprem- but white (that is, pro-di- dential president would let Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising have people from Norway? acists in Charlottesville, versity but anti-affirmative- white folks off the hook and ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ Given President Boston and beyond, there’s action or pro-diversity but keep us from truly forming Circulation/Distribution Trump’s obscene remarks, little to discuss here. OK with gentrification), a more perfect union. With CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production Erin Aubry Kaplan’s op- But what I’m getting laissez-faire white (black Trump in charge, no one Designer/Staff Writer ed, “A new reckoning for at is different from those problems don’t affect me, can indulge in the illusion E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Copy Editor/Photographer whiteness,” (LA Times, things. It’s certainly re- so enough said), and so on. of togetherness. He’s dis- AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer (August 25, 2017) follows. lated to “white privilege” For Black folks, watch- rupting a surface that needs JENNIFER BIHM, Staff Writer It is a penetrating analysis and “white supremacy,” but ing this self-examination to be disrupted for good. of the meaning of white it’s also less abstract, more is vindicating. All my life Pundits are saying BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer supremacy, whiteness and basic. Parsing the meaning I’ve been pressed to answer Trump has finally lost his KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer what white folks must reck- of being white is a personal questions posed subtly moral authority. Of course, SHONASSEE SHAVER, Staff Writer on with to bring about real reckoning, one white per- and not so subtly by white he never had any to begin CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising change. son at a time, and because people: What sort of Black with. His party stood aside BERNARD LLOYD, Advertising “At the risk of sounding it’s so personal, it’s unset- person are you? Middle- and allowed, sometimes like I agree with Donald tling, rarely addressed, at class or ghetto? 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Twenty years ago, provides relief to chroni- pharmaceutical costs of here to stay in the Golden tion it can now be turned the people of California cally ill patients, veter- most cancer patients. State. In addition to provid- into millions of dollars for spoke and overwhelmingly ans, seniors and children, My personal experience ing an alternative to West- reinvestment back into our passed the Compassionate whose pain and suffering with John six years ago ern medicine, cannabis is communities. Use Act, which made us the could not be alleviated by would change my percep- positioned to become the In some form, cannabis first state to legalize medi - conventional medicine. tion of cannabis forever. I next “gold rush.” is legal in 29 states, yet less cal cannabis. Case in point, my girl- became an advocate for the I strongly believe that than 1% of the industry is California, as usual, friend Maria’s father, John, adoption of regulations to this burgeoning multi-bil- run by people of color. was the trendsetter and in- had been diagnosed with govern how medicinal can- lion dollar industry must be Hence the reason that novator, recognizing the cancer; he was in chronic nabis is used in California. inclusive for all, especially I want to protect cannabis medicinal qualities of the pain and had lost his appe- In 2012, when I was people of color, who were in California and ensure cannabis plant. This trend tite. After multiple visits to COURTESY PHOTO first elected to the Califor- disproportionately targeted that in this majority minor- then spread to 29 states, as several doctors who failed Assemblymember Reginald nia State Assembly, I knew during the “War on Ganga.” ity state, we produce more well as the District of Co- to provide relief, it was rec- Byron Jones-Sawyer I had to join with other pro- With a projected yield minority “gangapreneurs.” lumbia – where California ommended that he medi- gressive colleagues to pro- of $7 billion dollars for this It’s time to shift the needle goes, others follow. cate with cannabis. However, I witnessed tect the will of the people year, there is room for all and create equal opportu- As the leader, other I was initially a skep- the relief that cannabis and help define the evolu- ethnicities to participate. nity in this economic pros- states are looking to us for tic because of the stigma, provided to John, and I be- tion of the cannabis indus- Opportunities must be cre- perity. guidance on how we navi- which the “war on Drugs” came a believer. Not only try. In 2016, the people of ated for people of color, so The time is now and we gate through the rule of this had given to “marijuana” did it stop his pain and California spoke and ap- they can find some form of cannot afford to miss out. new administration. Cali- in communities of color – a returned his appetite, but proved the recreational use redemption. Assemblymember fornia now has a thriving joint or more could mean the cost was minimal com- of cannabis. Whether we With a product once Jones-Sawyer represents cannabis industry, which several years in prison. pared to the astronomical like it or not, cannabis is used for mass incarcera- District 59.

ARDENA JOY CLARK On the Legacy of a True King and His Influence On Ours - So Much More Than a Few Quotes Once a Year I became very irritated many cases. We know that “Mankind must evolve he is assassinated” “Grab “flourishes” they are - prin while watching the cur- he studied diverse phi- for all human conflict a em by the pussy” “I wish ciples that govern how this rent occupant of the White losophies from across the method which rejects re- all of these perverts could universe works that King House speak about the Rev. globe that he felt lead to venge, aggression, and re- spend some time in jail was helping our Nation un- Dr. Martin Luther King progress and was quick to taliation. The foundation so the inmates could deal cover. during a press conference present his findings to the of such a method is love... with them” “We’ve got to “Peace is not merely a on January 12. USA in an effort to help Love is the only force ca- stop all these people from distant goal that we seek Honestly, I was so an- paint a more perfect global pable of transforming an sh*thole countries from but a means by which we noyed that I had to think picture of humanity and enemy into a friend.” immigrating to the US”. arrive at the goal”. ~MLK about what I was watch- our equality with one an- Please, just take a All of these statements We remember and re- ing...Here was a person, other. We understand that minute to sit in that idea are hateful at their foun- vere King once a year but speaking of a truly great RIC McGILL he was a master psycholo- and think about what that dation and hinder any dia- what about the rest of the man, whose ideas about Ardena Joy Clark gist who took the ugliness means. How would you go logue that could possibly time. Do we have the cour- life couldn’t be further of racism in the US and about loving your enemies? lead to a resolution of our age to seek what he sought from his own, but who yet to fully comprehend used it as a backdrop for Why would you? problems. We’ve got to and apply it to our daily could benefit from - under the man and his ideas. I say a stage where members of If any of us were to take change. We cannot contin- lives? standing them, if he were that as a person who has the play dramatically per- a quick scroll across our ue to emulate people who “Everybody can be only willing. poured over his writings formed for us creative, non timelines or glance at the are fearful, ignorant and great. Because anybody Then I relaxed and re- and speeches for the past violent protest which put a news, how would we char- hate. can serve. You don’t have alized that I wasn’t watch- decade and who’s the first spotlight on fear and hate, acterise how the majority of You may be thinking to have a college degree ing the legacy of a great to admit that as far as full commanding the world’s us handle disagreements? that your life and actions to serve. You don’t have man be dishonored by the comprehension and em- attention. We know that Well, we’d see many peo- don’t matter to history, but to make your subject and insincere, empty babble of bodiment are concerned I he was a true American ple with valid gripes and nothing could be further your verb agree to serve…. another. Something more have a long way to go. De- statesman, as skilled in even good intentions, from from the truth. Our actions You don’t have to know the was happening. spite this fact, most of us, diplomacy, knowledge- all walks of life, espousing matter, someone is always second theory of thermody- I was, (we were) watch- as the example above illus- able about law and as sig- vituperatively hateful ag- watching and learning from namics in physics to serve. ing a modern day court- trates, share a reverence for nificant as any American gression toward those they us whether we realise it or You only need a heart full jester being forced to genu- what we, at least intuitive- president could ever hope disagree with. not and each action creates of grace. A soul generated flect before a mighty King ly, understand about him. to be. Again, these are the We may even have a ripple effect in this uni- by love” ~MLK who, even in his death, We do know some obvious obvious things but what done it ourselves but let us verse. commands reverence. things, for example he had remains a mystery is how ask, how can we expect to We must take on the Ardena Joy Clark is an The Rev. Dr. Martin more than a professor’s he was able to do what so address a problem by using challenge to love. “Dark- American activist, author Luther King is one on the understanding of the prin- many of us struggle with the same tone as the prob- ness cannot drive out dark- of “The Art of Choosing greatest leaders history has ciples that govern history daily, and which I believe lem we are addressing? ness, only light can do that. Joy,” award winning re- ever known and yet I’m and was knowledgeable of was his most difficult - en How can we meet hate with Hate cannot drive out hate, cording artist and former afraid that though his name world affairs and the his- deavor, to grow a love so hate an expect anything but only love can do that.” elected official who has is internationally recog- tory of various countries, powerful that it even had a hate to come from it? These, now famous quotes dedicated her life to serv- nized, we have, as a nation, dating back centuries in place for his enemies. “I hate racists” “I hope aren’t just pretty sounding ing others.

DR. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR., PRESIDENT/CEO, NNPA Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy As the world com- powerment and equality. suppression need to be re- ing together with stronger we should be unifying and munity observes and cel- Let no vulgar utterance moved from office by the operational unity. working together with a ebrates the 89th birthday of “shithole,” racist rheto- overwhelming power of The National Asso- renewed energy, determi- of the Reverend Dr. Martin ric or arrogant actions by massive voter mobilization ciation for the Advance- nation and vitality. Sisters Luther King, Jr., it is im- evil in powerful high plac- and turnout in every state ment of Colored People and brothers standing to- portant for Black America es divert our attention and legislative and congressio- (NAACP) has elected the gether with mutual respect to assess how far we have focus from what we should nal voting district across new leadership of Derrick and commitment is the or- come 50 years since the be doing to continue our the nation. Johnson, and we all should der of today. tragic brutal assassination long struggle for liberation Our time has come be card-carrying members Keep your heads up. of Dr. King in Memphis, from centuries of abject op- again. Let’s unify and win of the NAACP. Put your fists back up in

Tennessee of April 4, 1968. pression, slavery, poverty COURTESY PHOTO more victories at the voting The African National the air. It is movement- As a young worker and racism. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. booths. Let’s strengthen Congress (ANC) in South building time again. Long for the Southern Christian Dr. King, in his final Black-owned businesses, Africa has elected the new live the spirit and memory Leadership Conference years, had to consistently tional systems in a nation and our families and com- leadership of Cyril Rama- of Martin Luther King, Jr.! (SCLC), under the vision- remind us that our struggle that has an abundant con- munities. Subscribe to and phosa, and we all should Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, ary leadership of Martin was local, national and in- centration of wealth at the support the Black Press. be supportive of the ANC Jr. is president/CEO of the Luther King Jr. from 1963- ternational. One of King’s very top levels of society. We owe it to the mem- to ensure that Nelson Man- National Newspaper Pub- 1968 in North Carolina, I most famous quotes was, This year also marks ory and living legacy of dela’s and Oliver Tambo’s lishers Association (NNPA) still have many vivid mem- “Injustice anywhere is a the 191st year of the Black Dr. King to strengthen and legacies are carried forward and can be reached at ories. threat to justice every- Press in America since this refortify all our national to new heights in South [email protected]. You I remember Dr. King’s where.” first publication of “Free- civil rights organizations. Africa. In fact, through- can follow Dr. Chavis on admonition to, “Stay fo- As we reflect -anddom’s re Journal” in New We should all be network- out the African diaspora, Twitter @drbenchavis. cused on building an inclu- new our commitments to York City on March 16, sive beloved community, the dream and activism of 1827. Every hour, day, and to not let evil in high Dr. King, we dare not be- week, month and year places divert us from the come complacent or satis- the Black Press continues pathway that will ensure fied with the status quo of to publish and distribute freedom, justice and equal- economic inequality and the truth and advocate for ity for all.” racial disparity in the U.S. freedom and justice in the As we acknowledge and throughout the world. U.S., Africa, the Caribbean and pay tribute to Dr. We dare not become and throughout the world. King’s freedom-fightingcomfortable with the Martin Luther King, legacy, there are 47 mil- growing unnatural climate Jr. wrote editorials and op- lion African Americans in disasters caused by envi- eds for the Black Press at the United States and more ronmental injustices and a time when the so-called than a billion people of global warming. mainstream media would African descent in Africa, We dare not fall asleep cast negative coverage Canada, Mexico, the Ca- amidst the welcomed re- about the progress of the ribbean, Central America, surgence of youth and stu- Civil Rights Movement. South America, Europe, dent activism who know so This year, 2018, should Asia and in other places well the contradictions of be the payback year with throughout the African di- the evils of police brutality, the largest Black voter aspora. We are all called mass incarceration, health- turnout in American his- to remain vigilant and vo- care inadequacies, un- tory. All of those repres- cal in our unified demands employment and too-low sive elected politicians for freedom, economic em- wages, and failing educa- that have supported voter A-8THURSDAY, LOS JANUARY ANGELES 18, SENTINEL 2018 OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013 $18 billion to build a new {continued from Pg.A-1} border wall over the next Trump decade. Instead, lawmakers were proposing to pay only part of the money for border wall construction. After Nielsen’s com- ment of failing to remem- ber what took place in the Oval Office meeting, CBC member and Sena- tor Cory Booker respond- ed calling the secretary of homeland security com- ment “unacceptable.” “I hurt, when Dick Durbin called me, I had AP PHOTOS tears of rage when I heard President Donald Trump singled out Haiti, telling lawmakers that im migrants from that country must be left out of any deal. about this experience in that meeting and for you that immigrants from that ments are nothing new. ery day, that the President’s was not only permitted, but of our American values of [Nielsen] not to feel that country must be left out of “This is a global at- slogan ‘Make America expected and encouraged. respect, dignity, and honor hurt and that pain and to any deal. tack against poor people of Great Again’ is really code You diminish the presiden- for all Americans regard- dismiss some of the ques- “Why do we need more color. Trump continues to for “Make America White cy and embarrass us to the less of their country of ori- tions of my colleagues Haitians?” Trump said, ac- sink lower and lower into Again,” he said. world. Your idol Andrew gin.” saying, ‘I’ve already an- cording to people familiar the ugly cesspool of bigotry “All of the reservations, Jackson would be proud,” On Tuesday, Secre- swered that line of ques- with the meeting. “Take that spews from every pore we have had about nego- concluded the tweet. tary of Homeland Security tions when tens of mil- them out.” in his White supremacist tiating with him on immi- Additionally, the Cali- Kirstjen Nielsen faced “in- lions of Americans are Immediately after the body. Let’s face it, the rac- gration are well-founded. fornia Legislative Black tense questioning” regard- hurting right now because meeting, lawmakers and ism, gender attacks and the President Trump is clearly Caucus responded to ing her memory of the Oval of what they’re worried David S. Cunningham, Jr. members of the Congres- hate is not going to stop. more concerned with end- Trump’s s-hole comment. Office immigration reform about right now in the sional Black Caucus (CBC) What are we going to do ing the future flow of immi- “Almost every day, meeting. Nielsen who ap- White House. That’s un- released statements as a about it,” he continued. grants from Africa and the people of color are be- peared in front of the Sen- acceptable to me. There response to Trumps vulgar “As we begin our na- African diaspora than pro- ing attacked by this Presi- ate Judiciary Committee, are threats in this country, comments. tion’s annual celebration viding relief to Dreamers dent, whether it be from stated that she did not hear people plotting. I receive “Why is this immature of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther who came here through no his words or his policy the word “s-hole” or one enough death threats to hate monger still president? King, Jr., we are reminded fault of their own.” Unfor- agenda. This time, the pain similar when asked about know the reality. The only thing that he has of his words, ‘Your life be- tunately, there is no reason is even deeper as people her recollection of the meet- “Your [Nielsen’s] si- successfully delivered to gins to end the moment you to believe that we can ne- from around this great na- ing. However, Nielsen did lence and your [her] am- the American people is one start being silent about the gotiate in good faith with a tion and the world reflect admit that she heard “rough nesia is complicity,” he racist comment after anoth- things that matter… there person who holds such vile on the life and legacy of Dr. talk” and “tough language.” concluded. er,” said Assemblymember comes a time when silence and reprehensible beliefs.” Martin Luther King, Jr. 50 "Apologies. I don't re- Trump campaigned Mike A. Gipson. is betrayal.” CBC vice-chair and years after his death, and on member [a] specific word," and began his presidency “In a presidential debate On Wednesday, Janu- Congressmember Karen the 10th anniversary of the Nielsen said during the around his stance on im- with Hillary Clinton, he ary 11, the Chairman of Bass also released a state- earthquake in Haiti,” read hearing. "What I was struck migration. He pledged stated that all Haitian im- the Congressional Black ment. the statement. with, frankly, I'm sure you to build a wall along the migrants have AIDS and Caucus, Congressman Ce- “You would never call “How much longer will were as well, the general Mexican border and cut Nigerian immigrants will dric L. Richmond released a predominantly White Trump's supporters con- profanity used in the room legal immigration in half. never go back to their huts the following statement in country a “s***hole” be- done his behavior? Where by almost everyone." However, Trump insists in Africa. “At a rally in response to Trump’s rac- cause you are unable to see is the clear and strong con- According to Nielsen, that he is not a racist. Redding, he singled out an ist comment about s-hole people of color, American demnation from members Trump was frustrated dur- "I am the least rac- African American in the au- countries. or otherwise,” said Bass in of his own party or from ing the meeting after he re- ist person you have ever dience by saying, ‘Oh, look “President Trump’s a Twitter post. religious leaders who sup- quested that Congress im- interviewed," he told re- at my African-American comments are yet another “Your language plunges ported his presidency? We mediately pay $20 billion porters. "That I can tell over here. Look at him… confirmation of his raciallyour country back into the need to hear from them, not to complete construction of you." Are you the greatest?’” insensitive and ignorant deep depths of history when because we ask them to join a new southern border wall Gipson goes on to say views. It also reinforces the espousing racism behind our opposition to Trump, in one year, which is dif- that Trump’s latest com- concerns that we hear ev- the closed oval office doorsbut to join us in our support ferent from his request of

powerful!” Brotherhood Crusade, even for what they do in the Los Now with another team, donating a computer lab Angeles community. We Chris Paul was giving a and state-of-the-art com- are forever grateful for their standing ovation and video puters and equipment to support to the Brotherhood tribute in his first game local teens, in support of Crusade. Because of the back in the Staples Center after school programs. “We athletes who get involved, as a Rocket. During his take our hats off to the those we can make a big differ- Clipper playing days, Paul players who do this, and we ence in the communities we was very involved with the really applaud the Clippers serve,” Bakewell said.

{continued from Pg. A-1} ary 14, 2018, at the Pasa- NAACP dena Conference Center - the event was hosted In addition, by The Real's Adrienne some of the big- Houghton, Loni Love, MESIYAH MCGINNIS gest names in Jeannie Mai and Tamera (L-R) Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Executive Publisher/CEO of the Los Angeles Sentinel film, televisionMowry-Housley. and L.A. Watts Times, Clippers in-arena host Frenchy and Stinson Brown. and music ap- The NAACP Image peared in the Awards is the premiere By E. MEsiyah McGinnis Crusade. Through Bakewell Brotherhood Crusade’s LIVE telecast in- multicultural awards Staff Writer Sr.’s guidance, the organiza- role in urban com- cluding: Sterling show. It celebrates the tion has provided more than munities by Clipper’s K. Brown, Halle accomplishments of peo- During the NBA’s L.A. sixty (60) million dollars to in-arena host Frenchy, Berry, Mary J. ple of color in the fields Clippers vs. Houston Rock- community programs and Mr. Bakewell stated, “It Blige, Michael of television, music, ets game, the Clippers or- services throughout Los An- [Brotherhood Crusade] B. Jordan, Dan- literature and film, and ganization honored Danny geles. is the largest non-profit iel Kaluuya, Is- also honors individuals Bakewell, Sr. as one of After the 1992 L.A. civil self-help organization in sae Rae, Mandy or groups who promote Tobi’s Heroes, a Clippers uprising, Bakewell lead a the country. We have a Moore, Chad- social justice through player-inspired program campaign to create equal tremendous youth train- wick Boseman, creative endeavors. that honors people in the construction job opportuni- ing program. The orga- 49th NAACP Image Awards host, actor, Terry Crews, Nominees for the community who inspire ties for African Americans nization raises money to Anthony Anderson. AP PHOTO Tracee Ellis NAACP Image Awards children through sport, com- during the rebuilding pro- support health, educa- Ross, Yara Sha- are determined by the munity service or education. cess, coining the slogan, tion, and social welfare hidi, Angela number of entries re- Bakewell was recognized “If we don’t work, nobody programs, and the orga- carpet hosted by Terrence J with Rye, Danai Gurira, Isa- ceived by the deadline. for his longstanding social works.” Today, Bakewell nization really develops special correspondent, Tanika iah Washington, Jacob To be eligible, projects activism and leadership on continues to support com- programs that allow the Ray. Latimore, Jay Pharoah, must have had a national center court, Monday, Jan munity development, as community to have a Ava DuVernay was honored Jemele Hill, Josh Gad, distribution date be- 15, on a day the world took chairman of the Bakewell quality of life that they as the NAACP Entertainer of the Loretta Devine, Meta tween January 1, 2017, pause to remember the life Company, one of the largest otherwise would not Year. NAACP chairman Leon W. Golding, Michael Smith, and December 31, 2017. and influence of the 1964 African-American owned have,” he said. Russell presented the NAACP Tyler James Williams, From those entries, a Noble Peace Prize recipient companies in the U.S., with When asked the chairman's Award to William Omari Hardwick, Ava nominating committee and civil rights leader Dr. media holdings that include importance of NBA Lucy, NAACP President and DuVernay, Jurnee Smol- selects five nominees in Martin Luther King Jr. “Dr. WBOK Radio station in players using their plat- CEO Derrick Johnson presented lett-Bell, Chris Sullivan, each of the 56 - catego King was and is still the New Orleans, Louisiana, the form to help carry out the NAACP president's Award to Sonequa Martin-Green, ries. To determine the voice of equality for African Los Angeles Sentinel and Dr. King’s message, Danny Glover and several mem- Judge Greg Mathis and winners, the members of Americans and humanity as the L.A. Watts Times news- Bakewell responded, bers of the Memphis Sanitation Mike Colter. the NAACP vote via a a whole; I am honored to be papers. The Los Angeles “The reason this is so "I Am A Man" Workers were The 49th NAACP Im- secured online site. The here celebrating the birthday Sentinel is the oldest and the important is because the also in attendance - they were age Awards production results are tabulated by of Martin Luther King. I am largest Black-owned news- NBA has such a tremen- presented with the NAACP Van- team included Executive the Image Awards audi- so pleased,” said Bakewell. paper on the West Coast and dous reach and the play- guard Award earlier in the week Producers Reginald Hud- tors, Bert Smith & Co., Bakewell, Sr. was born has been named the nation’s ers are idolized all over during a press conference at the lin and Phil Gurin, Tony and the results are con- in New Orleans and came to Number One Black News- the world. And the fact National Civil Rights Museum McCuin as Director, By- fidential until the - enve Los Angeles during a turbu- paper. Bakewell is the Pres- that they can raise their in Memphis, TN. Charlie Wil- ron Phillips as Producer, lope is opened LIVE on lent time of 1960’s civil un- ident Emeritus of the Na- voices and ask people to son was honored with the Music and Robin Reinhardt as stage during the TV One rest that saw Blacks fighting tional Newspaper Publishers provide services and get Makes a Difference honor which Talent Producer. telecast. for equal rights. He became Association. He is also the involved in communi- is bestowed upon an individual The winners of the the director of New Careers founder of Taste of Soul in ties, get people to vote, within the recording industry 49th NAACP Image For full list of win- at UCLA, where he com- L.A., the largest one-day educate somebody, and who has achieved worthwhile Awards in the non-tele- ners from the 49th bined academic and social street festival in California, feed somebody. Just success and inspiration for civic vised categories were NAACP Image Awards consciousness. From there, with over 350,000 attendees make sure you are mak- engagement, criminal justice, announced during a gala visit: www.lasentinel.net later came the opportunity on Crenshaw Blvd. ing a contribution to education, economic opportu- dinner celebration that to head the Brotherhood When asked about the your community. It’s so nity, or criminal justice. took place Sunday, Janu- A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES JANUARY SENTINEL 18, 2018A-9

{continued from Pg.A-1} Greece to show part of Bakari's “Bakari had recently juveniles who took their face on her friend's cam- graduated from the Uni- son’s life are not released, era. She claimed a man versity of Arizona on May “especially considering nearby said, "There are 12, 2017 with a Bachelor that two of the men were a lot of Serbs in the bar. of Science degree in Busi- previously released on a Why are you talking to a ness Finance and Entre- low bail of just $5,700.00, black guy?" preneurship from the Eller and fled back to Serbia…” "I really want some College of Management "There's no way to answers. I really want just and had a promising life bring Bakari Henderson the true story, which we ahead of him. His family back,” a lawyer for the don't have yet. And that's is left not only to mourn a family told CBS News. why we are looking to try devastating loss, but also “But I think the idea to seek justice in this. And have to force themselves that people could do this go to court and see what to deal with the anguish of and get away with it would comes out of this," Phil seeking #Justice4Bakari, add a level of outrage that Henderson, Bakari’s father at a time when they should is almost unthinkable.” said. be comforted by cherish- A spokesperson for the Police say at least 10 ing the many memories of State Department said they people followed Hender- his unique life…” will continue to monitor son out of the bar, includ- The Hendersons said Greece’s investigation. ing the bouncer and an- they are reaching out for other employee. They are the support of the United We asked the State De- accused of beating Hen- States Department of State partment if it was in con- derson and leaving him and the Department of tact with the Greek gov- unconscious in the street. Justice to ensure that the ernment about the case. “On July 7, 2017, the nine men who have been A spokesperson didn't di- Henderson’s received charged with brutally mur- rectly reply but said: "We a call that every parent dering their son are pros- continue to monitor Greek dreads,” the family said ecuted to the full extent authorities' investigation." Bakari's parents Phil and Jill Henderson via a statement released at of the law. They said they the time. want to ensure that the

Mary {continued from Pg. A-1} and "Just Fine." when an amateur recording Blige won her first Gram- Blige began her act- of Anita Baker's "Caught Up my in 1996 for best rap per- ing career in 1998 with In The Rapture" that Blige formance by a duo or group an appearance on The made in a mall recording for "I'll Be There For You/ WB comedy, "The Jamie booth made its way to Har- You're All I Need To Get By," Foxx Show." Her first rell, then the president and a collaboration with Method film was the 2001 in- CEO of the hip-hop and Man. She won her first solo dependent film, "Prison rhythm and blues label Up- Grammy in 2003 for best fe- Song." She received best town Records, who promptly male rhythm and blues vocal supporting actress Gold- signed her to a contract. performance for "He Think en Globes and Screen Blige's second album, I Don't Know" from her al- Actors Guild Awards "My Life," released in 1994, bum, "Dance For Me." nominations for her por- featured the hits "I'm Go- Blige's other hit singles trayal of the wife of a ing Down," "Mary Jane," include "Not Gon' Cry," 1940s Mississippi tenant "I Love You," and the title "Love Is All We Need," farmer (Rob Morgan) in track, which became a signa- "Seven Days," "All That I the period drama "Mud- Actress and R&B singer Mary J. Blige poses with Sean "Diddy" Combs at a ture song for her. Can Say," "Family Affair" bound." ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. AP PHOTO/DAMIAN DOVARGANES

Grand Opening {continued from Pg. A-1}

Mayor James Butts

Hundreds of seniors came out to celebrate the grand opening of the new senior facility in the rapidly developing City of Inglewood.

spoke directly. “I got elect- is the senior member of the luded to, the City of Ingle- today, she sad. ed in 2011 and [the Senior council. He emotionally re- wood is experiencing great Congresswoman Waters Center] is all I’ve heard flected on his 15 years with economic development and and Councilman Morales about since 2011. Well, to- the City of Inglewood and considerate growth. Our Jr. were honored for their day, this promise is fulfilled how different the environ- seniors will not be left out,” tireless work with replica and kept for you,” he said. ment was then. “It’s so dif- She said, as the enthusiastic paintings of their image to Sabrina Barnes. director Parks and Recreation and According to Mayor Butts, ferent. We are like a family seniors applauded her. “I be hanged in the senior fa- Library Services City of Inglewood. the center is 35, 000 square now but back then it wasn’t am here with the Mayor, cility. With one more trick feet a cost 27 million dol- like that,” he said. Morales City Council, all the elected up his sleeve, Mayor Butts we provide are meant to 1986, where she has vol- lars to build. Butts stated mentioned how the positive officials, and the leader- stunned Waters with the keep our seniors indepen- unteered and helped other that in all his work experi- environment and the fami- ship of the city to join with news that a special room in dent and healthy in mind seniors. “I am very proud ence, he has never seen a ly-like camaraderie in City you in this wonderful spec- the center was named after and body, and this is going to see this day coming. We more superior facility. “I Hall helps to get projects tacular event today. Mayor her. to be a great place for them have waited a long time. I have never seen a building completed. James Butts you have done Sabrina Barnes, director to live rich lives, Barnes thank and praise God for the quality of this structure Congresswoman Waters a spectacular job as a leader of Parks and Recreation and said. this day, “ she said. that you will inhabit from was instrumental in ear- of this city. This was a long Library Services, felt the “It’s very important The general message of now on.” marking 4.5 million dollars time coming but you have time was right for the senior to have this facility so we the event was that the City Mayor Butts praised through Congress (from made this happen. You are center. “Today is a great day can stay active and have a of Inglewood is a united Congresswoman Maxine 1999 to 2005), securing to be congratulated for your in the City of Inglewood. beautiful place to fellow- front and steadily moving Waters and Councilman the allocated funds needed leaders. Waters also men- Our seniors deserve it; this ship, said Cheryl Brewer, forward in the mission of Eloy Morales Jr., for their to financially support the tioned members of the city is the least we can do for a senior resident of Ingle- expansion. unwavering commitment senior center project years council and all the elected them considering what they wood. Senior citizen Jean- to the project. Morales Jr. later. “We have all worked officials. “I am more havethan done for the communi- nette Taylor has been at- ALL PHOTOS By E. Mesiyah McGinnis representative of District 3, very hard. As the mayor al- happy in what I am seeing ty. A lot of the services that tending the center since THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JANUARY ANGELES 18, SENTINEL 2018 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-10 9, 2014 Celebration of Life

tional University. ily: brother, Jesse Tucker of Dr. Dorothy M.Tucker, State Assembly Speaker Wil- Dorothy Tucker served South Bend, Indiana; sister, trailblazing psychologist, lie Brown; participated in on numerous public policy, Nancy Tucker of Fostoria, educator and Renaissance numerous Los Angeles po- regulatory and commu- Ohio and a host of ador- woman passed away on De- litical campaigns, including nity entities including as: ing nieces and nephews. cember 28, 2017. Her dedica- for Representatives Maxine President of the California Brother and Sisters in law tion to individual and societal Waters and Yvonne Burke; Psychology Association, in Los Angeles: Nat Trives betterment made profound attended President Clinton’s National Conference of Bar (Ida), Rachel Rockwell and lasting impacts on many inauguration; and marched Foundations, and United (Harvey Rockwell), Joyce lives. Born in Spartanburg, for the Equal Rights Amend- Negro College Fund; a Smith, Carol Blakley-Alley South Carolina, she was the ment in Washington, D.C. member on the CA State (Willie); devoted Cousin in daughter of James Tucker, Dr. Tucker received a BA Bar Board of Governors, law, Billy Banks, and many Sr. and Cleo Christine (Fant) from Bowling Green State CA Judicial Nominations nieces and nephews in law. Tucker. University (BGSU), and in Evaluation Commission, The family wishes to Dorothy Tucker, while 2010 was recognized as as CA Legal Services Trust give special thanks to care- teaching at Spangdahlem one of BGSU’s 100 Most Fund Commission, and LA givers Latresa Patterson- Air Force Base in Germany, Prominent Alumni; earned a City Building and Safety Rankin and Delores Henry. met her husband Ben Blakley MA from The University of Commission. She helped Dorothy Tucker will be who was stationed there. She Toledo; a Ph.D.in Education found LA’s Black Women’s sent home for her final rest was passionate about fam- from The Ohio State Univer- Forum and LA’s Chapter in Fostoria, Ohio, with in- ily, art, public policy, poli- sity, and a second Ph.D. in of 100 Black Women; was terment at Fountain Cem- tics, high fashion, sports and Psychology from the Cali- on the board of Westside etery. friendships. She exuded im- fornia School of Professional Women’s Health Clinic and A memorial service in peccable taste, style and did Psychology. a member of New Fron- LA will be held on Janu- not miss a minute of sports As Organizational Psy- tier Democratic Club. Dr. ary 19, 2018 at 2:00 pm. at play of The Ohio State Uni- chologist for the Los Angeles Tucker has been formally the Angelus Funeral Home, versity, the Raiders and the Police Department, she coun- honored by the State Legis- 3875 South Crenshaw Blvd. Dodgers. seled at crisis sites, helped lature and City of Los An- Los Angeles, CA 90008. Dr. Tucker was active in the LAPD transition to diver- Dr. Dorothy M.Tucker geles for leadership and ad- 1960’s Civil Rights move- sity and worked directly with vocacy, and listed in Who’s In lieu of flowers, the ment; helped organize Cali- officers at the 77th Street served as an expert wit- tute; Consulting Faculty Who in Black America. family requests that con- fornia’s 1977 delegation to Division. She also founded ness for the LA Superior Member for Saybrook Dorothy leaves behind tributions be made to: Al- the International Women’s and directed Families in New Court in child custody Graduate School and Re- her devoted husband Ben zheimer’s Association, Cal- Conference; served as State Directions/Crenshaw Con- matters. Dorothy was a search Center; and early Blakley of Los Angeles; ifornia Southland Chapter. Field Director for Alan sortium which provided men- Director at the National on was an associate pro- and as “Aunt Dot”, her cher- Cranston’s 1980 US Sen- tal health counseling to an Training Labs Insti- fessor at Florida Interna- ished Fostoria, Ohio fam- ate win; was Deputy to CA underserved population and News

that about race and class ily, friends and colleagues, By KimBerlee BucK the Broadway classic. and gender … and she just including “A Raisin in the Staff Writer Now, a new documentary stayed in my head.” Sun” 1959 Broadway cast about Hansberry’s personal The documentary members Sidney Poitier On March of 1959, Lor- life as an activist and legend- tilted, “Lorraine Hans- and Ruby Dee, actor and raine Hansberry made his- ary woman of color has made berry: Sighted Eyes/Feel- civil rights activist Harry tory as the first-ever Africanits way to television. Film- ing Heart” is part of PBS’s Belafonte, Hansberry’s American to author a play maker and Peabody-Award- American Masters year- sister Mamie Hansberry, performed on Broadway. winner Tracy Heather Strain long series and Inspiring Lloyd Richards, Amiri Hansberry’s groundbreaking spearheaded the project. “I’d Woman online campaign. Baraka and Louis Gos- play, “A Raisin in the Sun”, been thinking about Lorraine This is said to be the firstsett, Jr., share their memo- is about a struggling Black and doing research on her for in-depth look of Hansber- ries and personal stories of family in Chicago attempt- years. It’s more than a labor ry’s life. The documentary Hansberry. ing to better themselves with of love; It’s almost like a looks into the young star’s The documentary pre- the help of an insurance pay- calling,” said Strain in a City personal papers, archives, mieres nationwide on Fri- out after the death of their Lights interview. home movies, rare photos day, January 19 at 9 p.m. father. The New York Drama “I first encountered -Lor and much more. Addition- on PBS (check local list- Critic’s Circle named it the raine Hansberry when I was ally, the film delves into the ings) and will be available best play of 1959. Although 17. There was something influences that helped mold to stream the following day the play received great suc- about her. I had never en- Hansberry’s childhood, at www.pbs.org/american- cess, many are unaware of countered an African Ameri- writing, and activism. masters and all PBS apps. Hansberry’s impact beyond can woman who thought like According to PBS fam-

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(A registrant who or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material 14411 et seq., Business and The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County Invite Bids The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section Professions Code). does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and Original For The Construction Of: the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/18 Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false CNS-3085577# in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL San Jose Creek East Water Reclamation Plant another under Federal, State, in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Stage Two Return Activated Sludge Collection Piping 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). NAME STATEMENT Replacement Professions Code). Statement must be filed S/ Ryan Jenneman, Manager File No. 2017350823 Original before the expiration. Effective THC Design, LLC The following person(s) is 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed (are) doing business as: (Bid Opening February 13, 2018 - Estimate CNS-3087629# Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of Los Conversation TS, 6100 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the Angeles on December 14, Canterbury Dr., Apt. 211, $800,000 - $1,200,000) Affidavit of Identity form. 2017 Culver City, CA 90230, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with County of LA NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section Registered owner(s): Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: File No. 2018000902 the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name Robert Hanna, 6100 The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires Canterbury Dr., Apt. 211, Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP); (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from Culver City, CA 90230 Piping Fabricator; Valve Supplier (1) Afro Shake, (2) Shield another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed Collette Hanna, 6100 Of Faith, (3) CJ Dance, or common law (See Section in the office of the County Canterbury Dr., Apt. 211, 4180 Marlton Ave. #43, Los 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided Culver City, CA 90230 The Sanitation Districts encourage participation of Angeles, CA 90008, County Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section This business is conducted minority, women, disadvantaged, disabled veterans, of LA Original 17920, where it expires by: a Married Couple and small business enterprises. Registered owner(s): 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 40 days after any change The registrant commenced Chadric Johnson, 4180 CNS-3087616# in the facts set forth in the to transact business under Marlton Ave. #43, Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section the fictitious business name 3ODQVDQG6SHFL¿FDWLRQVPD\EHREWDLQHG Angeles, CA 90008 17913 other than a change or names listed above on This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of 12/2017 at the Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter by: an individual I declare that all information 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new The registrant commenced to File No. 2017361719 Fictitious Business Name in this statement is true and (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 transact business under the The following person(s) is Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” fictitious business name or (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective declares as true any material and click on “New Construction Projects” names listed above on N/A Bach Talent Agency, 3800 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter pursuant to Section CNS-3088413# I declare that all information Barham Blvd Suite 315, Los Business Name Statement 17913 of the Business and in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90068, County must be accompanied by the Professions code that the punishable by a fine not to in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who of LA; Mailing Address: 10235 Affidavit of Identity form. registrant knows to be false exceed one thousand dollars Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material W Sample Rd Suite 215, The filing of this statement is guilty of a misdemeanor CIVIL ($1,000)). in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section Coral Springs, FL 33065 does not of itself authorize punishable by a fine not to S/ Jeff Kamens, Partner 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and Articles of Incorporation or the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars This statement was filed 40 days after any change Professions code that the Organization Number: AI Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). with the County Clerk of Los in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false #ON: 201721510701 in violation of the rights of S/ Robert Hanna, Partner is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): This statement was filed ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Angeles on January 8, 2018 statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to Bachelor & Associates or common law (See Section with the County Clerk of Los FOR CHANGE OF NAME exceed one thousand dollars Consulting, LLC 3800 Barham Angeles on December 14, Case No. YS030086 Subdivision (a) of Section in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). Blvd Suite 315, Los Angeles, Professions Code). 2017 Superior Court of California, S/ Chadric Johnson, Owner CA 90068; CA NOTICE-In accordance with County of Los Angeles Statement generally expires Fictitious Business Name Original at the end of five years from Statement must be filed This statement was filed This business is conducted 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 Subdivision (a) of Section Petition of: Meshia S. Pink with the County Clerk of Los by: A Limited Liability 17920, a Fictitious Name and Michael P. Britton on the date on which it was filed before the expiration. Effective CNS-3087457# in the office of the County January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on January 2, 2018 Company LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement generally expires behalf of Makai Akerei Britton NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant commenced to at the end of five years from for Change of Name Clerk, except, as provided Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the date on which it was filed TO ALL INTERESTED 17920, a Fictitious Name fictitious business name or in the office of the County PERSONS: 17920, where it expires Affidavit of Identity form. NAME STATEMENT 40 days after any change The filing of this statement Statement generally expires names listed above on N/A File No. 2018000254 Clerk, except, as provided Petitioner Meshia S. Pink at the end of five years from I declare that all information The following person(s) is in Subdivision (b) of Section and Michael P. Britton filed a in the facts set forth in the does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: 17920, where it expires petition with this court for a in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who 40 days after any change decree changing names as 17913 other than a change Fictitious Business Name Ascension TC, 4804 in the residence address of in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material Parkglen Ave., View Park, in the facts set forth in the follows: in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section , County of LA; statement pursuant to Section Makai Akerei Britton to Makai a registered owner. A new another under Federal, State, CA 90043 Fictitious Business Name or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and Mailing Address: P.O. Box 17913 other than a change Akerei Pink-Britton 40 days after any change Professions code that the 4008, Inglewood, CA 90309 in the residence address of The Court orders that all Statement must be filed 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false Articles of Incorporation or a registered owner. A new persons interested in this statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Organization Number: AI Fictitious Business Name matter appear before this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Amended (New) Filing Business Name Statement 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to #ON: 201624510529 Statement must be filed court at the hearing indicated in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): before the expiration. Effective below to show cause, if any, must be accompanied by the CNS-3087926# Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). Ascension Treatment January 1, 2014, the Fictitious why the petition for change of Fictitious Business Name S/ Christina Bachelor, Centers, LLC, 4804 Parkglen Business Name Statement name should not be granted. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed Managing Member Ave., View Park, CA 90043; must be accompanied by the Any person objecting to the before the expiration. Effective Bachelor & Associates CA Affidavit of Identity form. name changes described the use in this state of a NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name File No. 2017360899 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Consulting, LLC This business is conducted The filing of this statement above must file a written Business Name Statement This statement was filed by: A Limited Liability does not of itself authorize objection that includes the in violation of the rights of The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of Los Company the use in this state of a reasons for the objection at Affidavit of Identity form. Angeles on December 29, The registrant commenced Fictitious Business Name least two court days before or common law (See Section (1) Tracey’s Live Scan 14411 et seq., Business and and Testing, (2) Alacarte The filing of this statement 2017 to transact business under in violation of the rights of the matter is scheduled to does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with the fictitious business name another under Federal, State, be heard and must appear Professions Code). Professional Services, Original 111 N. La Brea, Suite 639, the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section or names listed above on or common law (See Section at the hearing to show cause Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name 12/2017 14411 et seq., Business and why the petition should not be 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/18 Inglewood, CA 90301, CNS-3089825# County of LA; Mailing in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires I declare that all information Professions Code). granted. If no written objection another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from in this statement is true and Original is timely filed, the court may LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Address: PO Box 7033, Los Angeles, CA 90007 or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who 12/28/17, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18/18 grant the petition without a 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County declares as true any material CNS-3084042# hearing. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Articles of Incorporation or NAME STATEMENT Organization Number: AI Professions Code). Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Notice of Hearing: Original in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and Date: 3-16-18, Time: 8:30 AM, File No. 2017360720 #ON: 201723710399 The following person(s) is Registered owner(s): 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 17920, where it expires Professions code that the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Dept.: B, Room: 340 CNS-3087622# 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false NAME STATEMENT The address of the court is (are) doing business as: Alacarte Professional Services LLC, 111 N. La LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor File No. 2017355926 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, Bold N Style Fashion The following person(s) is Boutique, 8108 S New Brea, Suite 639, Inglewood, statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to CA 90503 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars (are) doing business as: A copy of this Order to Show Hampshire Ave., Los CA 90301; CA Angeles, CA 90044, County This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of ($1,000)). Broad Productions, 1669 Cause shall be published at File No. 2017360558 a registered owner. A new S/ Andrew A Henderson, West 36th Place, Los least once each week for four of LA; Mailing Address: P O. by: a Limited Liability Box 88652, Los Angeles, CA Company The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Managing Member Angeles, CA 90018, County successive weeks prior to (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed Ascension Treatment of LA the date set for hearing on 90009 The registrant commenced to Registered owner(s): transact business under the Cannabis Regulatory before the expiration. Effective Centers, LLC Registered owner(s): the petition in the following Specialist, 5757 W. Century January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed Vanessa L. Morris, 1669 West newspaper of general Shatocka K Bolden, 8108 S fictitious business name or New Hampshire Ave., Los names listed above on N/A Blvd. #700, Los Angeles, CA Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of Los 36th Place, Los Angeles, CA circulation, printed in this 90045, County of LA must be accompanied by the Angeles on January 2, 2018 90018 county: Los Angeles Sentinel Angeles, CA 90044 I declare that all information This business is conducted in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. NOTICE-In accordance with Lynnette Velasquez, 5314 Date: Oct 16 2017 Dominic Dennis, 4154 The filing of this statement Subdivision (a) of Section Keniston Ave., Los Angeles, ERIC C. TAYLOR by: an individual correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced declares as true any material Lockland Place, Unit 3, Los does not of itself authorize 17920, a Fictitious Name CA 90043 Judge of the Superior Court Angeles, CA 90008 This business is conducted 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 to transact business under matter pursuant to Section the use in this state of a Statement generally expires the fictitious business name 17913 of the Business and Pamela Alexander, 4154 Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from by: a General Partnership CNS-3087093# Lockland Place, Unit 3, Los The registrant commenced to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or names listed above on Professions code that the in violation of the rights of the date on which it was filed 12/2017 registrant knows to be false Angeles, CA 90008 another under Federal, State, in the office of the County transact business under the I declare that all information is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted or common law (See Section Clerk, except, as provided fictitious business name or CITATION by: a general partnership names listed above on n/a Case No.: 17CCAD00496 in this statement is true and punishable by a fine not to 14411 et seq., Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced to Professions Code). 17920, where it expires I declare that all information SUPERIOR COURT OF THE transact business under the in this statement is true and STATE OF CALIFORNIA declares as true any material ($1,000)). Original 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section S/ Tracey Walters, Owner fictitious business name or 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 in the facts set forth in the correct. (A registrant who IN AND FOR THE names listed above on N/A declares as true any material COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 17913 of the Business and Alacarte Professional CNS-3087523# statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the Services LLC I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change matter pursuant to Section In Re The Matter of The in this statement is true and 17913 of the Business and Freedom Petition regarding: registrant knows to be false This statement was filed in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new Professions code that the ARLO MITCHELL MINDELL, declares as true any material registrant knows to be false A Minor. punishable by a fine not to Angeles on December 28, NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars 2017 matter pursuant to Section File No. 2017356095 Statement must be filed is guilty of a misdemeanor TO: JOSE FELICIANO 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is punishable by a fine not to GONZALEZ PALACIOS ($1,000)). NOTICE-In accordance with before the expiration. Effective S/ Shatocka K Bolden, Owner Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious exceed one thousand dollars YOU ARE HEREBY registrant knows to be false ($1,000)). ORDERED to appear on This statement was filed 17920, a Fictitious Name Hustle In Scrubs Boutique, Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of Los Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor 5405 E. Village Rd. Unit must be accompanied by the S/ Vanessa L. Morris, Partner Mar 02 2018 at 9:30 a.m. punishable by a fine not to This statement was filed in Department 418 of the Angeles on December 28, at the end of five years from #8023, Long Beach, CA Affidavit of Identity form. 2017 the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars 90808, County of LA The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of Los Superior Court of Los Angeles ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): Angeles on December 21, County located at 201 Centre NOTICE-In accordance with in the office of the County does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section Clerk, except, as provided S/ Pamela Alexander, general Marquita D. Harden, 5405 E. the use in this state of a 2017 Plaza Drive, Monterey Park, partner Village Rd. Unit #8023, Long NOTICE-In accordance with California, to show cause why 17920, a Fictitious Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires 17920, where it expires This statement was filed Beach, CA 90808 in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section the court should not make with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted 17920, a Fictitious Name an order declaring the above- at the end of five years from 40 days after any change another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed in the facts set forth in the Angeles on December 28, by: an individual or common law (See Section Statement generally expires referenced minor free from 2017 The registrant commenced to at the end of five years from parental control and custody in the office of the County statement pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with transact business under the Professions Code). the date on which it was filed and a proper subject for Subdivision (a) of Section fictitious business name or in the office of the County adoption. in Subdivision (b) of Section in the residence address of Original 17920, where it expires a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name names listed above on N/A 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 Clerk, except, as provided You have a right to appear in Statement generally expires I declare that all information in Subdivision (b) of Section person and/or by counsel. If 40 days after any change Fictitious Business Name CNS-3086332# at the end of five years from in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires you wish to be represented in the facts set forth in the Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who 40 days after any change by an attorney and the court in the office of the County declares as true any material in the facts set forth in the determines you cannot afford 17913 other than a change January 1, 2014, the Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section an attorney, one will be in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and File No. 2017356593 17913 other than a change appointed to you. a registered owner. A new must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires Professions code that the The following person(s) is in the residence address of If you fail to appear at the 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new time and place stated above, Statement must be filed The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor 1. 123456789 Press, 2. Fictitious Business Name the court may terminate statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to Statement must be filed your rights to the control and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the use in this state of a Donald McDonald, 3. CDE Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars Clothing, 4. Donald Donaldo before the expiration. Effective custody of the minor child and in the residence address of ($1,000)). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious proceed with the adoption of must be accompanied by the in violation of the rights of Limited, 5. RST Recipes, 6. Affidavit of Identity form. another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new S/ Marquita D. Harden, Owner Still Born Sister X. Lyles Business Name Statement the minor child. Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed must be accompanied by the Dated: Dec 16 2017 The filing of this statement or common law (See Section Charitable Trust, 7. Two does not of itself authorize 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Los Hour Old Alfred B. Smith Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk of the Superior Court, before the expiration. Effective Angeles on December 21, The filing of this statement By: /s/ N. MENDOZA the use in this state of a Professions Code). Junior America, 220 E. Hyde Fictitious Business Name Amended (New) Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 2017 Park Blvd., No. 4, Inglewood does not of itself authorize DEPUTY Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with , County of LA the use in this state of a JAN CHAMERAT in violation of the rights of 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 CA 90302 another under Federal, State, CNS-3087908# must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section Mailing Address: Drawer Fictitious Business Name PO Box 1500 Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name 2864, Inglewood CA 90305- in violation of the rights of Solvang, CA 93464 or common law (See Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement Statement generally expires 2864 another under Federal, State, (805)697-7710 does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section Bar No. 212120 Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/18 Original NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed Donald R. Lyles, 220 E. Hyde 14411 et seq., Business and CNS-3084254# 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 File No. 2017362076 Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Park Blvd., No. 4, Inglewood Professions Code). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CNS-3087935# The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided CA 90302 Original LOS ANGELES SENTINEL (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section This business is conducted 12/28/17, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18/18 6ixways, 2926 W West View or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires by: an Individual CNS-3084037# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS St., Los Angeles, CA 90016, 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change The registrant commenced LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NAME STATEMENT County of LA Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the to transact business under FICTITIOUS File No. 2017360641 Registered owner(s): Original statement pursuant to Section the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS BUSINESS The following person(s) is Blake Stewart Bipialaka, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 17913 other than a change or names listed above on NAME STATEMENT (are) doing business as: 2926 W West View St., Los CNS-3087619# in the residence address of 08/2016 File No. 2017 346340 NAMES Angeles, CA 90016 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new I declare that all information The following person(s) is (1) Totally Franki Co., (2) (are) doing business as: Totally Franki Co., 4148 This business is conducted Fictitious Business Name in this statement is true and W. 173rd Pl., Torrance, CA by: an individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who TDPSTL, 171 North La Brea, 90504, County of Los Angeles The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective declares as true any material Ste. 104, Inglewood, CA File No. 2017354980 90301, County of Los Angeles FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Articles of Incorporation or transact business under the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter pursuant to Section Organization Number: AI fictitious business name or The following person(s) is Business Name Statement 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT (are) doing business as: Richard Atkins, 171 North La File No. 2018005561 #ON: C3551577 names listed above on N/A must be accompanied by the Professions code that the Registered owner(s): I declare that all information Dave Young Construction Affidavit of Identity form. registrant knows to be false Brea, Ste. 104, Inglewood, The following person(s) is Company, 3416 Stocker CA 90301 (are) doing business as: Marseglia Enterprises, 4148 in this statement is true and The filing of this statement is guilty of a misdemeanor W. 173rd Pl., Torrance, CA correct. (A registrant who Street #14, Los Angeles, CA does not of itself authorize punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted (1) Golden State Retrofit, 90008, County of LA by: an individual (2) Southern Cal Retrofit, 90504; CA declares as true any material the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). The registrant commenced to (3) Southern Cal Seismic David Ellsworth Young, 3416 transact business under the Retrofit, (4) Southern by: a Corporation 17913 of the Business and in violation of the rights of S/ Donald R. Lyles, Owner The registrant commenced Professions code that the Stocker Street #14, Los another under Federal, State, This statement was filed fictitious business name or California Retrofit, (5) Angeles, CA 90008 names listed above on N/A Southern California Seismic to transact business under registrant knows to be false or common law (See Section with the County Clerk of Los the fictitious business name is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted 14411 et seq., Business and Angeles on December 21, I declare that all information Retrofit, (6) West Coast by: an individual in this statement is true and Retrofit, 22287 Mulholland or names listed above on punishable by a fine not to Professions Code). 2017 05/2013 exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced Original NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Hwy #346, Calabasas, CA to transact business under declares as true any material 91302 County of LA I declare that all information ($1,000)). 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and S/ Blake Stewart Bipialaka, the fictitious business name CNS-3087517# 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): or names listed above on LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 of the Business and Jeff Kamens, 22287 correct. (A registrant who Owner Statement generally expires declares as true any material This statement was filed 12/2017 at the end of five years from Professions code that the Mulholland Hwy #346, I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant knows to be false Calabasas, CA 91302; CA matter pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and Angeles on December 29, in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor Andraleia Burch, 22287 correct. (A registrant who File No. 2017 351060 punishable by a fine not to Mulholland Hwy #346, Professions code that the 2017 Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material The following person(s) is in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Calabasas, CA 91302; CA matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: ($1,000)). This business is conducted is guilty of a misdemeanor Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and LA Specialty Design, 327 40 days after any change S/ Richard Atkins, Architect, by: Copartners Professions code that the Pine Avenue Suite 110, Owner The registrant commenced exceed one thousand dollars Statement generally expires in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false Long Beach, CA 90802, statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed to transact business under is guilty of a misdemeanor County of LA with the County Clerk of Los the fictitious business name S/ Eric Marseglia, President the date on which it was filed 17913 other than a change Marseglia Enterprises in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to Articles of Incorporation or in the residence address of Angeles on December 8, or names listed above on exceed one thousand dollars Organization Number: AI 2017 01/2018 This statement was filed Clerk, except, as provided a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Los in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). #ON: 201528810367 Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information S/ David Ellsworth Young, Registered owner(s): Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and Angeles on December 28, 17920, where it expires Statement must be filed 2017 40 days after any change Owner THC Design, LLC, 327 Pine before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed Avenue Suite 110, Long Statement generally expires declares as true any material NOTICE-In accordance with in the facts set forth in the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los Beach, CA 90802; CA Business Name Statement at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section Angeles on December 20, This business is conducted the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 other than a change must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires in the residence address of 2017 by: A Limited Liability Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County Professions code that the NOTICE-In accordance with Company Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false at the end of five years from a registered owner. A new The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant commenced to does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor 17920, a Fictitious Name transact business under the 17920, where it expires THURSDAY, JANUARY 18,9, 2014 2018 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-12A-7

Partnership Includes Pre-K to College President and CEO of the NAACP/AAI Alliance will Curriculum on the African Diaspora NAACP. include content such as Af- “AAI has a long history rica’s Great Civilizations, Sentinel newS Service ments, achievements and of academic exchange and the critically acclaimed COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES history of Africa and its educational meetings be- series by Professor Henry On Monday, January Diaspora. tween Africa and America. Louis Gates, Jr. Partners 15, the holiday marking the “It’s appropriate that Now is an extraordinary and NAACP chapters will birthday of Dr. Martin Lu- on a day that we honor Dr. time and opportunity to benefit from organized ther King, Jr., the NAACP King as well as promote partner with the NAACP screenings and lessons with and the Africa-America In- positive images of people and together connect the an early education focus on stitute announced a ground- of color, we announce to more than 42 million Afro- positive identity formation breaking partnership dur- the world a partnership descendants with the bril- and a more advanced cur- ing the 49th NAACP Image that includes a curriculum, liance of the African his- riculum that includes stud- Awards. learning exchange and a tory and its contribution to ies in social sciences. The NAACP will work network for advocacy and modern civilization,” add- A campaign kick-off The NAACP and the Africa-America Institute with the AAI on the devel- activism on behalf of those ed Kofi Appenteng, Presi- will take place in February announced a partnership to develop and distribute a opment and distribution of of African descent in the dent of the Africa-America as a part of Black History curriculum designed to highlight the accomplishments, a curriculum designed to United States and abroad, Institute. Month. achievements and history of Africa and its Diaspora. (NAACP) highlight the accomplish- “said Derrick Johnson, The curriculum from the

API President Jack Gerard Says that Job, Business Prospects in the Petrochemical Industry are on the Rise

By Freddie Allen look at the energy industry, people] got lucky. No, no a high-tech instrument.” NNPA Newswire in general, there are still these opportunities are for Gerard said that it’s emerging opportunities for everybody.” important that African Jack Gerard, the presi- new job creation, low-cost The president and CEO Americans turn their focus dent and CEO of the Amer- affordable energy, and ex- of API also said that the oil toward the oil and natural ican Petroleum Institute, port markets. and natural gas industry gas industry, because the said that there are incred- “The sky is the limit, to must do a better job with career and business oppor- ible career and business some degree, in our ability communicating a clear tunities will only continue opportunities in the pet- to expand and grow and I message about the impact to grow. rochemical industry and think that’s exciting, par- of the industry on every- “We’ve got a lot of Af- he’s committed to increas- ticularly from the job per- day life. rican American groups that ing awareness about those spective side,” said Gerard. The 2018 State of are apart of our strategy to prospects in the Black and “What we’re trying to do is American Energy report better understand those Hispanic communities. broaden our base particu- noted that everything from interests and secondarily API is a national trade larly in the Black commu- artificial heart valves and how to communicate and association that represents nity about the opportunities air bags to seat belts and educate [the Black com- all facets of the oil and nat- that are available.” astronaut’s space suits munity] about those op- ural gas industry, according That’s why Gerard has are made with petroleum- portunities,” said Gerard. to the group’s website, and committed to speaking based products. “We just have to stay at it; its membership includes to students at historically Jack Gerard, the president and CEO of API, said that Gerard added that the we have to persevere. We “large integrated compa- Black colleges and univer- the Black Press can play a critical role in educating the contributions of the oil and can’t get frustrated after nies, as well as exploration sities (HBCUs) to dispel Black community about business opportunities in the natural gas industry extend six months, and say ‘well, and production, refining, some of the myths about petrochemical industry. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) to the ubiquitous smart- its not working as fast as marketing, pipeline, and the petrochemical industry; phones that millions of we would like it to.’” marine businesses, and ser- some believe that many of Americans use every day. Gerard continued: vice and supply firms.” the jobs are on oil rigs in oil and natural gas industry African American lead- “The majority of the “These are long-term ob- In 2015, the natural gas Texas or Oklahoma. are engineers, accountants, ers currently in the oil and products and the compo- jectives. We’re already industry supported more “We’ve got to find those and designers; they work natural gas industry and nents in that smartphone gaining some traction. than 4 million jobs across partnerships, everything in marketing, finance andprofile them; let them come talk to you via petroleum These are generational the U.S. “from produc- from individual students, transportation, Gerard said about their successes, let products, natural gas and challenges that don’t tion to end uses such as who are just rising up to Gerard said that the them share their stories oil,” said Gerard. “With- [change] overnight. We’ve manufacturing,” the State begin to consider their own Black Press can play a with others,” said Gerard.out natural gas and oil, you got to keep pushing the of American Energy 2018 careers, to small businesses number roles in educating “We also have to continue couldn’t build that smart- understanding and the op- report said. “The number is to opportunities all the way the Black community about our efforts to reach out and phone the way you use it portunity in the African expected to rise to 6 million up to the C-suite,” said Ge- the opportunities in the oil educate the community so today, even down to the American community.” jobs by 2040.” rard. and natural gas industry. that people just don’t think circuitry that makes it such Gerard said that if you People who work in the “We need to identify that [only a handful of

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CARES Mentoring Movement Provides Pathway to Black Adults to be Mentors SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL ByJasmyneA.Cannick

January is National Men- toring month and there’s a big push to get more among African American adults involved in mentoring young people. Founded 10 years ago by COURTESY PHOTO Susan L. Taylor, former editor DeNika Turner (center), with the young ladies from her men- of Essence Magazine, the toring program, believes in the power of uplifting youth. National CARES Mentoring Movement is dedicated to alle- vidual personality and work heart. This is human nature.” viating intergenerational pov- with them in the best way that In South Los Angeles, erty among African Ameri- puts a smile on their face.” Unity Fellowship Church COURTESY PHOTO At Augustus Hawkins Elder Gerald Green, 48, says, cans. It offers Black children in Compton’s Runway 4 Peace Young Ladies Mentoring Program with Founder DeNika low-income families and Turner (center). High School’s RISE pro- “The greatest mentoring I unstable communities the gram in South Los Angeles, experienced growing up in social, emotional and academ- about being a mentor is that doing so, we are investing in Compton. resources for students are South L.A. came from the ic supports they need to you have to be hugely suc- our collective futures.” “I believe it is important scarce. As one of the ‘high guidance and nurturing love unleash their potential and cessful or wealthy. Burton Brown has participated in to mentor because it helps need’ schools a part of a law- of my the church mothers graduate from high school pre- says that helps but is not a numerous mentoring pro- others build self-esteem, con- suit by the American Civil back on the block. I've contin- pared to succeed in college or prerequisite. Burton believes grams hosted by Compton’s fidence and feel worthy of the Liberties Union (ACLU) ued this tradition through the vocational-training programs that the most important attrib- Urban Vision and in 2018 goals they dream to accom- against L.A.U.S.D. for miss- years in the field of education, and 21st-century careers. ute a mentor can have is their plans to continue his commit- plish,” Turner explained. “I ing funds, the school has as a youth and young adult only received one-third of minister and in recent years the $150 million judgement through the art of music. Men- being spread across 50 toring is legacy building.” school for the next two years. Burton adds that when “I had three female stu- adults in the community dents in one class period don’t step up to mentor alone each have a brother young people, they get men- who was killed just within tored by the streets and end the Fall semester of 2017,” up going down a path of self- shared 37-year-old teacher destruction that isn’t easy to

COURTESY PHOTO Tej Grewall. “Many students pull out of. 100 Black Men of Los Angeles’ Mentoring Program COURTESY PHOTO are high need students-- “If we want to end gener- specialized individual learn- ations of sons and daughters Locally in Los Angeles, compassion and patience in ment to young people through created a Women’s Empow- ing disability learners, foster ending up in gangs, in prisons Los Angeles County fire- working with young people. Compton Empowered. erment Runway Klass, also youth and formerly incarcer- ordead,wehavetostepupto fighter Brent Burton, 52, “We need mentors in our When DeNika Turner’s known as W.E.R.K! to create ated youth who are strug- the plate and fulfill the role in who chairs the Mentoring community plain and sim- 10-year-old niece was shot a dynamic influence on gling with trauma from the these young people’s lives Committee for 100 Black ple,” said Burton. “We need three times while playing young girls by presenting the death of family members at that the gangs are. Mentoring Men of Los Angeles, Inc., people who can make time outside of her home in 2010, fundamentals of uplifting, gross rates. They are debat- isonewaytodothat.” and the Los Angeles affiliate for our young people in need DeNika was eager to raise self-love and great confidence ing whether or not to join The Los Angeles CARES of the National CARES and be the type of role model awareness around the Stop through a fierce catwalk. This gangs for support. Some are Mentoring Movement Mentoring Movement is they can look up to and learn the Violence Movement program was influenced by Dreamers and have no immi- (LACMM) is the local affiliate working tirelessly to mobi- from--that doesn’t require because she had known too the many times I’ve personal- gration papers.” of the National CARES Mentor- lize and create a pathway for you to be rich.” many young people affected ly struggled with my own She adds, “Mentoring is a ing Movement will be hosting a caring Black men and Van Brown, 36, a safety by violence. Her niece, who appearance due to being ver- social responsibility as each free mentoring information ses- women to mentor Black chil- engineer who lives in Comp- survived the shooting and is bally bullied in school and moment goes along in the sion on Sunday, January 21, dren and young adults. ton believes it’s an obligation walking again, inspired her also being rejected in the day. If people can step aside 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the “Mentoring is so impor- to mentor a young person. to create Runway 4 Peace, a modeling world. Once I and give focused time, this is Stentorian Center located at tant because there are many “It’s our obligation to Compton based organization accepted who I was and Earth’s medicine, is humanity. 1409 W. Vernon Avenue in Los young people that are in need share our life experiences that works with with young found my purpose, my goal To mentor, means you honor Angeles. This is a free session to of a caring adult to help them with young people,” Brown girls to create and showcase was to encourage all girls to the youth--to hear and teach learn about the benefits of men- navigate through the chal- explains. “Sharing our life positivity through fashion love themselves as they are their heart. No youth can hear toring and how to become lenges of everyday life,” experiences--both positive inspired events. and give them praise on the you as a teacher teaching, involved as a mentor with vari- explained Burton who has and negative--that we as Today the 29-year-old things they aren’t sure about. unless their heart is relaxed, ous youth mentoring organiza- mentored 15 young men and adults have overcome is crit- mother of one works full Through our organization, then their eardrums open. tions in the Los Angeles area. one young lady including hav- ically important to reducing time for the United States I’ve seen a huge transforma- Students need communal For more information, interest- ing raised his own three chil- their obstacles and road- Postal Service but still makes tion with many girls who support and like any human ed individuals can contact dren who are all adults now. blocks in life and shortening time to mentor as many have participated in our pro- being, individual attention LACMM at [email protected] He says that a misnomer their pathway to success. In young women as possible in grams. I value each girl’s indi- from a listening, guiding or (424) 261-4934. Black Doll Exhibition is Back! Council Members Call for This year’s exhibition seeks to examine Black life and identity. STAFF REPORT teacher for over 33 years, Oil Lawsuit Moore is an avid doll col- The William Grant Still lector, with a collection of CITY NEWS SERVICE neglect of the fossil fuel Arts Center is currently cel- her own which is soon to industry." ebrating its 37th Annual reach the 900+ range. She Four Los Angeles City Marin County, San Black Doll Show exhibition happily and unashamedly Council members last Fri- Mateo County, Santa Cruz until February 17. “Jubilee, admits that “Dolling” is a day called on the city to file County, and the cities of Celebrations in Color” is very important part of who a lawsuit against large oil San Francisco, Oakland, the theme of this year’s she is. Moore hopes to companies and seek to hold and Imperial Beach have events which focuses on spread her love of dolls to them responsible for dam- all also filed similar law- gatherings, coming together everyone around her. She is age to the city from climate suits against oil companies, and events to remember a member of Crescent Bay change. the motion said. Doll Fanciers, president of The leaders signed a In reaction to the law- through doll artistry and AP FILE PHOTO displays. the Tri-County Doll Coun- motion that was introduced suits that already have been “Jubilee, Celebrations cil and a member of the and would direct City business practice was con- filed by the California in Color” seeks to reshape United Federation of Doll Attorney Mike Feuer to tributing to climate change municipalities, Exxon the dialogue on Black life Clubs. In addition to col- report to the council on and doing nothing to stop threatened a counter-law- and identity as portrayed in COURTESY PHOTO lecting dolls she also teach- options for filing claims their destructive ways, the suit for "abuse of govern- mainstream American es doll classes, sponsoring against oil companies in a oil and gas industry should ment power," while Shell media and in dominant nar- events that depict Black life junior collector events, similar manner that the city be held liable for the cur- said that climate change "is ratives. The exhibition cre- in all its facets, as well as to hosting dolly excursions, of New York undertook rent and future damage cli- a complex societal chal- ates a counter narrative explore “cultural image” as doll shows, and putting on earlier this week by filing a mate change is causing our lenge" that should be through highlighting how depicted through the beauty doll exhibitions throughout lawsuit against BP, Cevron, city," said City Councilman addressed through govern- the Black community sees and diversity of dolls. southern California. Conoco-Phillips. Exxon- Mike Bonin, who intro- ment policies and cultural itself as portrayed in the tra- The public is invited to William Grant Still Arts Mobil and Royal Dutch duced the motion with changes, and "not by the ditional rites of passage and learn and practice doll mak- Center is located at 2520 Shell, charging that the Councilman Paul Koretz courts," the Washington cultural events. The exhibi- ing at the following Satur- South West View Street in world's five largest publicly that was seconded by coun- Post reported. The other tion includes hand painted day doll making workshops Los Angeles CA 90016. For traded oil companies are cil members Jose Huizar defendants in the New York murals by Patrick Johnson on January 6 and February more information, please partially responsible for and Marqueece Harris- lawsuit declined to com- and AISEBOURNE. 3 from 2-4pm. The exhibi- visit https://wgsac.word- global warming and have Dawson. "Taxpayers ment to The Post. This year’s doll show tion will also offer a curato- press.com/. You can follow known about the conse- should not be footing the The motion would also wants to showcase Black rial walk through with cura- the WGSAC on Facebook, quences of fossil fuels to bill for infrastructure request that the city file an life as a celebration of tor Stephanie Moore. Twitter and Instagram. You the environment but have repairs that likely wouldn't amicus brief in support of events: monumental, small, Born and raised “ L.A. can contact them at (323) tried to hide it. have been necessary had it the New York and Califor- ordinary, and extraordinary, Girl”, who has been a 734-1165. "By knowing that their not been for the willful nia lawsuits. B-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 Erin Jackson to Speed skate in the Winter Olympics BY AMANDA SCURLOCK skating very well, but she’s Jackson has represented Sports Writer only been in long track [for] Team USA before in the four months,” said a com- realm of inline skating, The 2018 Winter mentator during the NBC reaching the junior World Olympics in PyeonChang, coverage of the Olympic Championships. In the Korea is turning out to be a Trials. “No one could have 2008 and 2009 champi- historic event for Team predicted she’d be dropping onships, she won gold in USA. Ocala, Florida native a second per week.” the 500m event. Jackson Erin Jackson earned a spot The Florida native has also won a silver medal in on the U.S. Olympic long- experience in roller derby the 500m road in 2009. track speedskating team and inline skating. She was She returned to that after just four months of involved with both sports AP PHOTO/JOHN LOCHER event in 2010, earning a training on the ice. for 15 years and was a team- Third place finisher Erin bronze medal. Jackson also Jackson became the first mate for the Jacksonville Jackson celebrates during a competed in 500m track, Black women to qualify for RollerGirls and the Ocala medal ceremony following landing a silver medal. In the long-track team, coming Cannibals, NBC reports. the women's 500 meters 2014, she competed in the in third in the 500m event According to Cosmopol- during the U.S. Olympic Pan American Olympic long track speedskating tri- AP PHOTO/JOHN LOCHER during the Olympic Trials in itan, Jackson earned the Festival, getting a gold als, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in Erin Jackson competes in the women's 500 meters during Milwaukee. honor of the best roller sport Milwaukee. medal in the 500m and a the U.S. Olympic long track speedskating trials, Friday, In her first heat, Jackson female athlete in 2012, 2013 silver medal in the 200m. Jan. 5, 2018, in Milwaukee. clocked in a 39.22-second and 2015. “I really wasn’t expect- When the Pan Ameri- time. The second heat, she She also attended the ing any of this, just coming can Championships came Davis in the speed skating Winter Olympics. put on a 39.04-second per- University of Florida, where in as a newbie; just trying to around, Jackson won a gold sector of Team U.S.A. Television broadcasts formance, defeating Sugar she studied Materials Engi- do the best I can,” she said, medal for the 500m. Jackson launched a t-shirt of the PyeongChang Todd for third place. neering and graduated cum smiling. “I still don’t even The 25-year-old joins campaign to raise money Olympics will start on Feb- “[Jackson has] been laude in 2015. know.” Maame Biney and Shani so her father can attend the ruary 8. Student Athlete of the

Notes, quotes, and things picked up on the run from Week: Nygel Willis coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. BY AMANDA SCURLOCK BY BRAD PYE,JR. bers to his staff. Sports Writer Sports Editor Emeritus At least for a night Sweet Lou Williams rung This student athlete “The coolest monkey in governs himself with much the jungle in H&M’s ad wisdom and battled for the showing a Black kid in a Crenshaw High School hoodie T-Shirt with a Varsity football team for all demeaning statement. And four seasons of his high this didn’t set well with school career. Senior line- LeBron James and many backer Nygel Willis flaunts other celebrities around the AP PHOTO a coveted 4.2 GPA. world. the nets for a career high 50 “It’s really fun just to Hall of Famer Jerry points to spark the Clippers show that we can really do Rice, who played for the to a 125-106 win over the both,” Willis said about NBA Champions Golden being a student athlete. “A State Warriors for the first AP PHOTO lot of us athletes don’t real- time in this season. already missed four of his ize how smart you really Now Hear This! games. That kind of sucks. are. It’s more to life than For the record there I’ve got a 10-year-old boy letters, but you can show were only 13 catchers on (Bryce). I’ve got a 3-year- both sides of the spectrum AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Major League rosters last old girl (Zhuri). His daddy and beat the odds.” Senior Nygel Willis aspires to be a sports agent. year. Not a single one was side kicks in sometimes. His academic endeav- an African-American. That will be the deciding ors earned him scholarship of others. went undefeated in Colise- Who will wind up with factor in how long I want to offers from Howard, “Being a teenager, we um League play. Despite Mater Dei High’s Bryce play.” UCLA and UC Davis. Ari- don’t really know what losing the inaugural Open Young, the Southland’s UCLA’s Aaron Holiday zona and the University of love is yet. So, it’s fun,” Division City Section AP PHOTO next great QB? Young has is leading the Pac 12 with a Nevada, Las Vegas Willis said. “It’s always Championship 48-7 against Raiders’ Jon Gruden for just transferred from L.A. 23.8 point average and his (UNLV) have already ac- this funny thing, we try to the Narbonne Gauchos, two years, is a Gruden sup- Cathedral High. brothers; Jrue and Justin cepted him. figure it out, but we’re so Crenshaw qualified for the porter. Rice told media at Venus Williams will are already in the NBA. English is Willis’ young.” Division 4-AA State Tour- his return: “Just listening to not to worry about losing And Aaron wants to follow favorite subject. He Along with his tri- nament. In a lead-switching him talk—and I’ve been his brothers to the NBA. referred to his current umphs, Willis endured title match against Placer out of the game for a long But first, Aaron wants help teacher, Maria Bennett, as challenges. Willis has had High School, Crenshaw time—Iwantedtosuitup. UCLA win another nation- “one of the best teachers three surgeries on his knee, won 46-43. He can get you going. But al championship. [he has] ever met in [his] one of them during his jun- Willis is not shy about the thing too, is he’s so Aaron Holiday had to life.” He grew to enjoy her ior year.At the time he was speaking on the good work smart about the game of be good in athletics. His style of teaching as a fresh- taking honors classes and of his teammates. He football; he’s going to mother, Toy, is a high man. two AP classes. believes that wide receiver know what buttons to school administrator and “I didn’t like to write “I had surgery around Rayshawn Williams has the push.” With a 10-year con- athletic director and his until I got into high school the time of finals, so I had a skills to play NCAA foot- tract reportedly worth father Shawn played bas- because of her,” Willis full cast on,” Willis said. “I ball and he told how cor- $100-million, Gruden bet- ketball at Arizona State. said. “When somebody passed all of them, that was nerback Joseph Williams believes in you, they’ll usu- the first time ever getting a energy was uplifting. ter know what buttons to FILE PHOTO Aaron has a sister, Lauren push. whoplayedatUCLA. ally talk to you a lot more 4.0.” Willis aspires to be a Check This! for second time in year. And the beat continues! than everybody else, so Football has been a part sports agent with a plan of Coach Dwane Casey of Venus’ younger sister Sere- Say what you want to, they’ll be on your head of Willis’ life since the age getting a bachelors in busi- na opted out of the event but I’m picking QB Tom more.” of six. He played for the ness marketing and attend- four months after the birth Brady to pass the New Willis made academics Crenshaw Bears, which ing law school to earn a of her baby. England Patriots to their his first priority; he noted eventually turned into the Jurors degree in contracts. For the record Super seventh NFL Champi- how his commitments on Crenshaw Colts. Playing “I know a lot of players Bowl LII, on NBC, will onship. Right now, Brady and off the field caused him under the tutelage of Cren- that make a lot of money generate an estimated $900 can’t do anything wrong, to get less hours of sleep. shaw football head coach [but] their money always million with Super Bowl He’s just that good and bet- Through his studying and Robert Garrett has been a disappears and they won- Sunday, including the TV ter than ever. Brady kept love for English, he was fun and motivating experi- der why. It’s because they FILE PHOTO Show ‘‘This Is Us.” The things going in that 35-14 able to pass the AP English ence for Willis. have no one really looking Winter Games for the rest beating of the Tennessee exam during his junior “He taught me how to at their contract,” Willis the Toronto Raptors and his ($500-million). The Sochi Titans. year. be a man, even how to said. “I tell, myself ‘Why All-Star DeMar DeRozan, Games generated about And the beat continues! In his interest in writing manage school too. School don’t I go be that agent operate on the same page $800 million in ad sales. Come Sunday, it will all came his passion for poet- is always top priority,” why not I be the one that on and off the court. And the beat continues! be all over except Super ry. Love is the topic that Willis said. “He kind of manage your own people.’” DeRozan says: “I wanted to A decade and a half is Bowl LII, which will be most of Willis’ poems made that a standard, then Do you know an athlete simplify the game and not enough for the Cavs’ played on Feb. 4 on NBC focus on. He noted how his he made us beat the stan- with great grades and gives make it easier on me to be a LeBron James. He wants TV 4. poems has made people cry dard.” back to the community? complete player. Seeing the more! James says his sons This classic will be the and how he uses love poet- The Cougars went on a Email amanda@lasen- way the league was shift- will figure in his plans. winner of the Philadelphia ry to understand the per- three-game winning streak tinel.net to nominate your ing, seeing what I could be James told USA TODAY and Minnesota and the spectives and insecurities early in the season and Student Athlete of the Week. better at. I was just trying Sports: “I’ve got a 13-year New England and Jack- to put all that together and old son now (LeBron sonville. old dad couldn’t do? a scoreless debut. Lonzo nia master a new craft.” James, Jr.) He’s in the sev- Gary Payton, Jr.’s dad, Lakers fans hope so! Ball doesn’t have much That’s the end! And the beat continues! enth grade; He’s a damn by the same name, didn’t And the beat continues! time to worry about his Brad Pye, Jr. can be Coach Pete Carroll has good basketball player, too. help the Lakers win a title. Those Ball Brothers, young brother’s play in reached swithchreel@aol. added and some new mem- On this road trip, I’ve Will Jr. do something dear LiAngelo and LaMelo had way, way away in Lithua- com THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 www.lasentinel.net B-3 ‘Lethal Weapon’ Actress Keesha Sharp Talks Life, Love and Career BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON marriage that’s working. I’m life. I always feel like if God loved. You can say that I’m Contributing Writer proud to play this woman gives you things, you’re that special to wait for the Trish, who is this powerful supposed to use it. You don’t person who’s going to love Keesha Sharp is the lawyer, a loving wife and a always know when and how me for the rest of my life.  actress who always brings loving mother. It really is and perhaps this is the time Sharp says that with all beauty, poise, and grace to something that I’m proud of. I’m supposed to be using it. the projects she has running any stage she lands on. LAS: What’s different LAS: Your husband is at once, she stays centered Known for her role as Moni- about this season? the only man you’ve been with the help of her hus- ca Charles Brooks on the hit KS: I think you get to intimate with. What can you band, and foremost, God, CW television series “Girl- know a lot about all the dif- say to young women and prayer and meditation. friends” and her recent film ferent characters this season. young girls about valuing Sharp says the key in keep- role as Vivien Buster Burey, Last season, you had to real- their temple? ing her marriage lively is a wife to the late Thurgood ly travel through Riggs’ life KS: It’s really the way mutual understanding of Marshall, Sharp has contin- and how that really affected God set it up for me in my each other’s love languages. ued to embody the epitome everyone around him, and mind and what I believe is As far as acting, Sharp of a strong-willed woman. this season you still are trav- that it is precious. When you affirmed that she would love Recently, we sat down to eling through Riggs’life, but share yourself with some- work with Denzel Washing- chat with Sharp about her we are also getting to know one, you’re really sharing ton and Daniel Day Lewis, steady role on “Lethal the other characters. your body and your mind if he decides to come out of Weapon”, starring her TV LAS: SAG-AFTRA with someone; it’s not just retirement. Sharp also says husband Damon Wayans, her recently announced that an act. When it’s saved for that she would love to be a more than 20-year marriage they would be featuring all marriage and in a safe place, part of an action, Marvel, or to her real life husband Brad female presenters at this it becomes something so superhero franchise. “I just Sharp, and her thoughts on year’s SAG Awards. What is beautiful. want to be surrounded with the voice of women in the your take on sexual assault A lot of people didn’t incredible actors, directors, entertainment industry. and abuse in the entertain- have someone to tell them scriptwriters and producers, Los Angeles Sentinel ment industry? wait. I was scared, I didn’t even if we don’t know their (LAS): What’s most gratify- KS: I think it’s time that want to disappoint; I didn’t name,” she stated. Current- COURTESY PHOTO ing about being a part of the we take our power; I think Keesha Sharp haveadesiretodoit.Just ly, Sharp is preparing to star “Lethal Weapon” franchise? it’s time that we stand because you have, that does- in an Eartha Kitt biopic and Keesha Sharp: I love together. I think there’s been LAS: You recently I found that what I really n’t mean you can’t stop and is also nominated for the this show. I love the movie a lot of women who have released a holiday single on love is the acting, but I will say. ‘no. I’m going to save 49th Annual NAACP Image too, so to be a part of the always spoken up but it was- iTunes. Can you tell us more never turn away from music. myself now for the person Awards for her role in “Mar- franchise is exciting. Also, I n’t united. I feel like we’re about your passion for It’s part of us; my husband I’m going to be with forev- shall”, alongside Chadwick love that we are showing uniting and when we’re music? and I met singing, so it’s er.’ It doesn’t mean you’re Boseman and Sterling K. this family on television; the uniting, it just makes us KS: That’s where I start- always been a big part of my damaged or that you’re not Brown. Murtaughs, this Black beau- stronger. I’m excited about ed; I was doing musical the- tiful family. They love each the change, we will not be ater and singing and playing other; they’re raising their silenced and it’s time. It’s the piano, the cello and the kids and they’re keeping it happening in every industry, clarinet. So, I thought in my sexy in their relationship. and maybe we’ll be the young years, that perhaps, I Reel Whether they’re Black or industry to give women the would be in an orchestra or White, it’s exciting to see a voice to speak up. singing, and as I progressed, Talk Compiled by Sterling K. Brown: Award-winning Shonassee Shaver, Staff Writer Barack Obama guest stars on Netflix’s ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman’ actor and devoted family man It been a year since Barack Obama has been out of office and although his presidency may be missed, the charismatic politician BY ALICIA RANCILIO has yet to miss a beat. Recently, the former commander-in-chief sat Associated Press down with David Letterman in new series “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman,” premiering January 12. A PHOTO COURTESY: NETFLIX The morning after mak- new project for Letterman, he had a chance to debut his first ing history as the first Black episode with Obama, who did not shy away from being candid in the one-hour interview. man to win a Golden Globe The doting father explained that he wasn’t quite prepared for Malia Obama starting her first Award for lead actor in a TV year of college at Harvard University last year. “I was basically useless, and everybody had drama, Sterling K. Brown seen me, you know, crying and misting up for the previous three weeks”. “Malia, who’s fulfilled an acceptance very thoughtful, she says, ‘Hey, Dad, you know I’ve got this lamp in this box. So put the speech promise: He took his desk lamp together?’” “So I grab it. And it should’ve taken like five minutes or three min- 6-year-old son Andrew to utes. It only had like four parts or something and I’m sitting there and I’m just toiling away school. at this thing and it’s taken half an hour. I was just pretty pathetic,” he said admitting his Brown said he was emotions. Obama becoming the first Black President was both progressive and controver- “humbled” by the Golden sial for the county. When asked about the prevalence of racism, he stated, “It turns out that Globe win for his role on we come up with all kinds of reasons to try to put ourselves over other people. Racism is a NBC’s “This is Us” and will profound example of that, but obviously biologically there’s no actual reality to it other than “cherish it” all his life. we made this thing up. We made it up”. On his reaction to President Donald Trump taking Family time is important office, he responded, “I slept in, which I was pretty happy about, Obama, 56, told Letter- to Brown, who also has a 2- man about the morning of Jan. 21, 2017, the day after he left the White House. “I think there year-old son Amare with his was a sense that I had run the race, I had completed it. I was proud of the work we had done actress-wife Ryan Michelle PHOTO BY CHRIS PIZZELLO/INVISION/AP, FILE In this Aug. 3, 2017 file photo, actor Sterling K. Brown, a and I was ready for the next stage,” reports eurweb.com. “My Next Guest Needs No Intro- Bathe. cast member in the NBC series "This Is Us," poses for a duction with David Letterman” airs on Friday on Netflix. “I did not have children portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif. Brown won a Golden Globe so I could see them every Award for best actor in a TV drama series for his role on ‘The Chi’ brings a Black perspective to three months,” he said in a the show. He is the first African American man to win in Showtime as well as soaring ratings recent interview with The this category. New drama, “The Chi,” debuted on Showtime, Associated Press. Sunday January 7. Created by Emmy winner Lena He said their connection ing scenes for the show. take my son to go see ‘Black Waithe, the series is a coming-of-age drama centered serves him as an actor. He also has a role in Panther,’ and Chad (Bose- in Southside Chicago that deals with the unfortunate “Black Panther,” the Marvel man) as Black Panther will “Young people infuse PHOTO COURTESY: MATHIEU YOUNG/SHOWTIME perplexities of gang violence. A community filled with you with so much vivacity. movie about the first black be as normal for him as “The Chi” cast, from top left to rawness, humility, grit, courage and strength, the show There is so much to learn. superhero, scheduled to Christopher Reeve as Super- bottom right: Yolonda Ross, humanizes Chicago natives, while narrowing in on Every acting school teaches open Feb. 16. man was for me,” he said. Tiffany Boone, Jason Mitchell, good versus evil. “The Chi” effects neighbors, every- you to get back in touch with “The level of production “That means something. Armando Riesco, Jacob Lati- day thugs, children, elders to police officers. Execu- the child inside of you. Once of a film with a predomi- There’s a normalization that more, Alex R. Hibbert and Ntare tive produced by Waithe and Common, Jason I became a parent it became nantly African-American occurs so you’re not so Mwine Mitchell, Jacob Latimore, Ntare Guma Mbaho easier to a certain extent cast, it hasn’t happened. It starved to see images of Mwine, and more star in the drama. The series was a success among viewers, according because I was surrounded by literally hasn’t happened. yourself onscreen.” to variety.com, “The Chi” drew a total of 875,000 viewers. The show was also offered it all the time,” he said. There would be times I Brown says his method for advance sampling, adding an additional 800,000 viewers for a grand total of 1.67 mil- Brown, 41, plays devot- would be at base camp and for choosing roles is to find lion viewers total having seen the premiere. That is the best Showtime series debut when ed family man Randall Pear- you would see 24 trailers projects that help him grow. all factors are counted since “Billions,” which drew 3 million viewers in total. son who was adopted by lined up one after the next, He’s trying to vary studio white parents as a baby on and you would see black opportunities with stories New Netflix series: ‘Katt Williams: Great America’ and “This is Us,” which returns faces coming out of those that are more independent ‘Step Sisters’ streaming this January Tuesday with a new episode. trailers one by one to go and character-driven. And Tune in this new year to catch up with fresh content on Net- “I love his intellect, his shoot something and there’s he enjoys the challenge of flix. Dubbed the king of underground comedy, Kat Williams heart and all of his corni- pride,” he said. “I would get adapting to different sets. brings unfiltered raw material to his new stand-up comedy spe- ness,” said Brown, who won misty.” “The set of ‘Black Pan- cial, “Katt Williams: Great America,” a piercing satire on the an Emmy last year for his Viewing parties are ther’ is different than the set current political climate, racial tensions, sex and his disdain for portrayal of Pearson. being scheduled around the of (his movie) ‘Marshall,’ roast beef, premiering January 16. Continuing with comedic Brown will guest star on country for “Black Panther,” and you have something to relief, new web series “Step Sisters,” starring Megalyn Echikun- Fox’s “Brooklyn Nine- but the most important one learn from both, but they’re woke, Naturi Naughton and more follows the character, Jamilah Nine,” where he will appear for Brown is the screening two different skill sets. On Bishop (Echikunwoke), headed to Harvard Law School, is with Andre Braugher, the that he’ll have with son, ‘Black Panther’ you shoot asked to teach a unruly White sorority how to step. Premiering PHOTO COURTESY: CHRIS PIZZELLO black actor who won a lead- Andrew. maybeapageortwoaday. January 19, the dance comedy is directed by Charles Stone III (“Drumline”) and written by ing-actor Emmy Award “I’m a cinephile. I love ... I’m on television and Chuck Hayward (“Dear White People”), Ben Cory Jones (“Insecure”) and Lena Waithe almost 20 years ago. going to the flicks. I remem- we'll shoot eight pages in a (“Master of None”). The streaming service is providing viewers with classics this month “It exceeded expecta- ber going to see ‘Superman’ day. It is a skill that needs to including a marathon of “Lethal Weapon1–4,“TrainingDay,”“TheShawshankRedemp- tions,” Brown said of shoot- and ‘Batman.’ Now I get to be exercised.” tion” and “The Italian Job” with Yasiin Bey formerly known as Mos Def. B-4 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 North Carolina A&T’s Winfrey highlights Broadway retiring after unbeaten season story of Black woman ASSOCIATED PRESS raped by white men North Carolina A&T coach Rod Broadway is ASSOCIATED PRESS retiring after an unbeaten season. Oprah Winfrey’s barnstormer of a The school announced speech at the Golden Globes highlighted Broadway’s retirement the story of a black Alabama woman Monday and promoted who was raped by six white men in assistant Sam Washington 1944. to head coach. Washington Winfrey, in speaking of the victims had served as assistant head of sexual assault whose voices might coach, defensive coordina- never be heard, told the audience that tor and secondary coach. Recy Taylor was a name they should The Aggies (12-0) won know. the Mid-Eastern Athletic Taylor was 24 when she was abduct- Conference title, the Cele- ed and raped as she walked home from bration Bowl and the Histor- church in Abbeville. The NAACP ically Black Colleges and assigned Rosa Parks to investigate the Universities (HBCU) case and she rallied for justice for Taylor. national championship in Two all-white, all-male grand juries 2017. decline to indict the men who admitted Broadway spent seven seasons as the Aggies head coach and won the HBCU national title there in 2015. He finished with a 127-45 career record in 15 seasons, with stops at North Carolina

Central and Grambling AP PHOTO/GERRY BROOME State. North Carolina A&T coach Rod Broadway watches during Broadway will serve as a the first half of an NCAA college football game against special assistant to the ath- North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 12, PAUL DRINKWATER/NBC VIA AP letic director for six months. 2015. North Carolina won 53-14. This image released by NBC shows Oprah Winfrey accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 75th Annual Gold- en Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Lakers Sign Gary Payton II AP PHOTO/PHELAN M. EBENHACK, FILE on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. In this Oct. 7, 2010, file photo, Recy Tay- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE in three NBA G League lor, now 91, sits in her home in Winter Haven, Fla. Oprah Winfrey’s barn- they assaulted her. She died in Decem- games for the Wisconsin ber, just before her 98th birthday. The Los Angeles Lak- Herd, averaging 18.3 stormer of a speech at the Golden Globes highlighted the story of Taylor, a Winfrey says Recy Taylor “lived as ers have signed guard Gary points, 7.0 rebounds and black Alabama woman who was raped we all have lived, too many years in a 2.3 assists. Payton II to a two-way con- by six white men in 1944. Winfrey told culture broken by brutally powerful tract, it was announced Per NBA rules, teams the audience that Taylor was a name men.” today by General Manager are permitted to have up to they should know. She added: “Their time is up.” Rob Pelinka. two players under two-way Payton II appeared in contracts on their roster at 12 games (six starts) for the any given time, in addition AP PHOTO/AARON GASH Milwaukee Bucks this sea- Milwaukee Bucks' Gary to their 15-man regular son while averaging 2.5 Payton II dribbles during a season roster. The Lakers Knicks sign former lottery points and 1.4 rebounds in preseason NBA basketball roster stands at 16, with 8.8 minutes. Signed to a game against the Indiana Payton II and guard Alex two-way contract with the Pacers Wednesday, Oct. 4, Caruso as two-way play- Bucks, Payton II appeared 2017, in Milwaukee. ers. pick Trey Burke ASSOCIATED PRESS

California agents seize Chris The New York Knicks have signed guard Trey Burke, a former lottery Brown’s pet capuchin monkey pick who had been playing ASSOCIATED PRESS department from con- with their G League team. cerned people. Burke was averaging California fish and Foy says Brown agreed 26.6 points for Westchester, wildlife agents have seized to cooperate. Agents second in the league when Chris Brown's pet monkey served a search warrant he was called up Sunday. from his Los Angeles Jan.2athishome. The point guard was the home. Foy says Brown wasn't No. 9 overall selection in Capt. Patrick Foy says there but had employees the 2013 NBA draft and Friday that investigators hand over the monkey in a was voted to the 2013-14 NBA All-Rookie first team COURTESY OF NBA.COM/KNICKS determined the singer did- cage. Trey Burke n't have a permit for the Fiji is now at an undis- while playing for Utah. He capuchin monkey, named closed facility. has averaged 10.6 points Coach Jeff Hornacek Knicks, who have Jarrett Fiji. Brown could face a and 3.6 assists in 267 says he isn’t sure when Jack as their starting point The singer posted an misdemeanor charge car- career games with the Jazz Burke will get his first guard and rookie Frank Instagram video last rying a potential six-month and Washington. opportunity with the Ntilikina as their backup. month showing his 3- jail sentence. year-old daughter, Royal- Email and phone mes- ty, cuddling with the sage requests for comment monkey. Foy says that from his representatives Dennis Rodman prompted a half-dozen weren’t immediately re- FILE PHOTO calls to the wildlife turned. Chris Brown arrested on suspicion Keegan-Michael Key of DUI in California of ‘Key & Peele’ is ASSOCIATED PRESS Police say former NBA star Dennis Rodman has Orpheus’ 2018 monarch been arrested on suspicion of DUI in Southern Califor- ASSOCIATED PRESS nia. Lt. Rachel Johnson of Actor Keegan-Michael Key of Comedy the Newport Beach Police Central's sketch comedy series “Key & Department says Rodman Peele” will lead the Krewe of Orpheus was pulled over late Satur- parade for the 2018 Mardi Gras season. day for a traffic violation. Key joins a long line of celebrities to Johnson says officers lead this parade, which rolls Feb. 12 at 6 administered a field sobri- p.m. ety test, which Rodman He will be joined on the route by actors failed. She says he submit- Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph, who star in ted to a Breathalyzer test Marvel's ``Cloak & Dagger'' series pre- and blew over the .08 legal miering this year on Freeform. limit. The parade, founded by a group includ- Rodman was released ing Harry Connick Jr., will mark its 25th from custody Sunday year with an all-star concert at its Oprheus- morning. Johnson didn’t capade party in the Ernest N. Morial Con- immediately know if he vention Center. Held after the parade rolls PHOTO BY ANDY KROPA/INVISION/AP had an attorney. through New Orleans, the concert will fea- Keegan-Michael Key attends the Interna- An email seeking com- AP PHOTO/KIM KWANG HYON, FILE ture Trombone Shorty, Irma Thomas, Big tional Rescue Committee's Freedom Award ment from Rodman’s rep- In this June 14, 2017, file photo former NBA basketball Freedia, Bonerama, Flowtribe, Deacon Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown on resentatives was not imme- star Dennis Rodman listens to a guide at the Sci-Tech John, Amanda Shaw and others. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in New York. diately returned Sunday. Complex in Pyongyang, North Korea. THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 CALENDAR LOS ANGELES SENTINEL C-1 calendar of events jan.–feb.

Yoga for Seniors Feb. 1 Hyde Park Branch Library free Yoga for Seniors (and anyone else Los Angeles Career Fair needing a calmer life) classes con0nue every Friday morning at 10 Na0onal Career Fairs is hos0ng their Los Angeles Career Fair on a.m. in January. Interested people can just come to the class. There Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Holiday Inn LAX located at 9901 is no pre-registra0on required. S La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles, CA 90045. The career fair is FREE for all job seekers. Careers represented generally include sales, customer service, accoun0ng, banking, finance, Now-Jan. 25 administra0ve, restaurant, retail, insurance and more. Job opportuni0es are dependent Winter Reading Challenge on the hiring needs of a1ending employers. For more info, please call (877) 561-5627 or The Los Angeles Public Library is hos0ng a Winter Reading email [email protected]. You can visit the website at na0onalcareerfairs.com. Challenge to keep your reading skills current over the winter holidays. Everything is online and uses your informa0on from Feb. 15-Mar. 25 the Summer Reading Challenge if you par0cipated in that. A Streetcar Named Desire Go to lapl/winter for more informa0on or call the Hyde Park Branch Library at 323- Boston Court Performing Arts Center presents a reimagined mod- 750-7241 if you need your user name or password from the Summer Reading Chal- ern take of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” (Feb- lenge. If you accumulate at least 300 points in the program you'll be eligible to be ruary 15 - March 25, 2018; press opening, February 24). This radi- entered into our branch lo1ery to win a bag of goodies from LAPL. The Challenge runs cal re-envisioning of Streetcar will feature a mul0cultural cast and from December 15-January 15, 2018. modern se2ng, pushing on the play’s present-day relevance. This new produc0on looks at Blanche’s behavior in the context of current events and not in a theatrical vacuum, especially Now-Jan. 31 given the storied history of this play. A “Streetcar Named Desire” is made possible through Ski and Snowboard Month the generous support of The David Lee Founda0on. Tickets, priced from $20 - $39, are avail- able at BostonCourt.com or by calling 626.683.6801. Boston Court Performing Arts Center is January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard located at 70 N Mentor Ave. Pasadena, CA 91106. You can also visit www.BostonCourt.com Month and Mountain High will be offer- ing special lesson packages for visitors Feb. 20-24 eager to learn how to ski and snow- board. Mountain High has earned its The Feminist Art Project in L.A. reputa0on of being the place where Southern Californians learn to ski and snowboard. The Feminist Art Project (TFAP), now in its twel h year of successfully shining a spotlight on Beginning January 8, guests can purchase a midweek half-day first 0mer package com- feminist art and its impact on culture and poli0cs worldwide, announces the schedule for a spe- plete with lesson, rentals and a lower-mountain li 0cket for just $105 and receive a cial series of events in Los Angeles, February 20-24, 2018. With an impressive list of par0ci- second first 0mer package free for a friend to be used on the same day. This two-for- pants, The Feminist Art Project will present a diverse set of panels, performances, screenings, one special is for adults ages 13+ and available online only at and roundtable discussions at numerous LA loca0ons that will engage anyone interested in con- h1ps://shop.mthigh.com/january-lesson-special. For more informa0on including temporary art and ideas. This series of events under the umbrella TFAP@CAA, are in conjunc- events, updated 0cket prices and hours of opera0on, visit mthigh.com or follow on 0on with the 106 the Annual College Art Associa0on Conference held in Los Angeles, February Twi1er @mthigh, Instagram @mthighsnow and Facebook. 20-24, 2018. For more informa0on, please visit h1ps://feministartproject.rutgers.edu/home/ Now-Feb. 4 BODY WORLDS: Pulse Visi0ng Body Worlds: Pulse is mo0va0on to come up with healthful resolu0ons for the New Year – numerous visitors have pledged to quit smoking, drink less, eat a healthy diet and work out more a er visi0ng this exhibit. Are you doing any sort of guide of ac0vi0es to do while the kids are on Winter Break? If so, this is a great op0on to include. It is both educa0onal and exci0ng to see. Groups of 15 or more must make a reserva0on in advance by calling (213) 744-2019. For more informa0on, please visit californiasciencecenter.org Now-Feb. 17 37th Annual Black Doll Show: Jubilee, Celebrations in Color For its 37th Annual Black Doll Show the William Grant S0ll Arts Center will be focusing on gatherings, com- ing together and events to remember through doll ar0stry and displays. Showcasing Black life as a celebra0on of events that are monu- mental and small, ordinary, and extraordinary, events that depict Black life in all its facets, as well as to explore “cultural image” as depicted through the beauty and diversity of dolls. “Jubilee, Celebra0ons in Color”, further seeks to reshape the dia- logue on Black life and iden0ty as portrayed in mainstream American media and in dominant narra0ves. The exhibi0on creates a counter narra0ve through highligh0ng how the Black community sees itself as portrayed in the tradi0onal rites of passage and cultural events. The exhibi0on includes hand painted murals by Patrick Johnson and AISEBOURNE. Learn and prac0ce doll making at three Saturday doll making work- shops on December 16, January 6, and February 3 from 2-4pm. The exhibi0on will also offer a curatorial walk through with curator Stephanie Moore. The William Grant S0ll Arts Center is located at 2520 S. West View Street, Los Angeles 90016. For more infor- ma0on, please call (323) 734-1165 or visit h1p://wgsac.wordpress.com Jan. 20 Women’s March Los Angeles Women’s March Los Angeles announced today that supporters including Scarle1 Johansson, Chloe Bennet, Rowan Blanchard, Yve1e Nicole Brown, Sophia Bush, Laverne Cox, Lea DeLaria, Tony Goldwyn, Paris Jackson, Megan Mullally, Olivia Munn, Nicole Richie, Ca1 Sadler, Adam Sco1, Olivia Wilde, Larry Wilmore, and Alfre Woodard, among others, will take the stage at the March on Sat- urday, January 20th. Tune in for a Facebook Live on Saturday, January 20th to get a real 0me look as presenters, speakers and performers take the main stage. Here sup- porters will also be able to donate to the cause directly through Facebook’s donate bu1on. For addi0onal informa0on, please visit h1ps://womensmarchla.org/ and join the conversa0on on social media by following @wmnsmarchla and using #hearour- vote #powertothepolls and #wmla2018. Jan. 20 & 21 Rare sea snakes @ to Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Visitors to Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will have the opportunity to view several other yellow-bellied sea snakes that washed up during the 2015–16 El Niño. They will be on view in the Museum’s Nature Lab, an exhibi0on dedicated to telling stories of Southern California’s urban biodiversity. On January 20 & 21, once this newest sea snake snake has been fully preserved, it will also be made available for public viewing alongside the others. Although the snakes are venomous, it’s been stressed that beachgoers need not be overly worried. Anyone who comes across one of these rare snakes is to keep a safe distance, and to send any photos to the NHMLA Community Science team by emailing [email protected] or tagging photos on social media using #natureinla. Jan. 28 13th Annual Museums Free-for-All SoCal Museums announces the 13th Annual Museums Free-for-All on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Dozens of museums—presen0ng art, cultural heritage, natural history, and science—will open their doors and invite visitors to a1end their museums free of charge. This offer is for general museum admission only and does not apply to specially 0cketed exhibi0ons. Regular parking fees apply at each museum. For more informa0on, visit socalmuseums.org. Consult individual museum websites for hours, direc0ons, and other visitor informa0on. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 www.lasentinel.net C-2

L-R: Delores Penn, Tracy Bennett, Ronald Roberts II, Honoree, Brenadette Schoby, L-R: Michael O’Quinn, Evelyn Wright, and Kamrin Barnett President Bishop Montgomery High guage and Hearing. Ron- to the songs of yesteryear School, attending Van- ald was later asked to speak recorded by artists such guard University and ma- on a few occasions by the as The Temptations, The joring in Theater Arts Edu- President of that same or- Miracles, Sam Cooke, BB cation. They represented ganization, National Black King, Jimmy Reed, and the Y (Youth) and E (Edu- Association for Speech- the O’Jays, just to name a cation). in National Soror- Language and Hearing of few. Deborah Callahan led ity of Phi Delta Kappa’s which was at the Phi Delta the Second Line as Seville YES (Youth, Education, Kappa Sorority Pre-Moth- sang, “When the Saints and Service) program. er’s Day Luncheon in 2010 Go Marching In.” Partici- At this annual event, where he recited the En- pants bounced to the tune special tributes are made trepreneur’s Credo and his and waived their napkins to honorees selected by signature Tribute to Presi- as they marched around the Delta Kappa members for dent Obama, and again at ballroom. outstanding service. This the 2013 National Sorority The Anniversary/ year ‘s special tribute was of Phi Delta Kappa 90th Scholarship Fundraiser made to Ronald L. Rob- Annual Conclave Meeting Committee included Dr. erts II who was selected “Magic of Education”, to Carrie Crum, Chairperson, to represent the Y(Youth) over 1,000 educators. Delores Penn and Barbara L-R: Brenadette Schoby, President, Delta Kappa Xinos, and Hattie McFrazier, Advisor in National Sorority of Phi Ronald is also an alum- Satterfield , Co-Chairper- Delta Kappa Chapter members from other Greek introduced themselves ex- Delta Kappa’s YES (Youth, nus of NAPCA Summer sons, Brenadette Schoby, of National Sorority of Phi sororities and other organi- tended greetings and best Education, and Service) Academy which empow- Ex-Officio, Trinika - Bar Delta Kappa, Inc. recently zations. Approximately wishes to everyone pres- program. ers students to find theirnett, Tracy Bennett, Debo- held its annual Scholar- 225 guests participated in ent.. Ronald L. Roberts II purpose/career path, break rah Callahan, Dr. Claretha ship Fundraiser and Lun- this event. Vendors were Scholarships were pre- is a brilliant 11th grader through their academic Graham, Ann Jackson, cheon at the Holiday Inn in present for Christmas shop- sented by Delta Kappa Attending Junipero Serra and non-academic barriers, Juanita LaPoint, Constance Torrance, CA. Dr. Anita ping. Scholarship Chairperson, High School and very ac- walk with hope and pur- Majors, LaShaunda Mose- Turner served as the Mis- Hattie McFrazier, Evelyn Wright, to two tive member of his church. pose and take ownership ly, Eva Potter, Elmeaner tress of Ceremonies for Youth Advisor for Delta scholarship recipients: Ronald is a 11-year alum- of their future college and Reeves, Mona Standberry, the afternoon. Brenadette Kappa Xinos youth group, Kamrin Barnett, graduate nus of “BOSS The Move- career goals. Dr. Anita Turner and Ev- Schoby, President of Delta introduced the members, of Cerritos High School, ment.” B.O.S.S. is an ac- The highlight of the elyn Wright. Kappa Chapter, gave a wel- who are potential recipi- attending Cal State Long ronym for “Building On afternoon was the enter- come and greeted those in ents of the fundraiser. The Beach University and Spiritual Substance.” tainment presented by Se- Everyone in attendance attendance. Xinos group is for females majoring in Computer Ronald won 1st place in ville. Seville hit the stage found the afternoon to be Delores Penn intro- in grades 9-12 with at least Science, and Michael an Oratorical Competition wearing red—red hats, red very enjoyable. duced our special guests— a C average. The Xinos O’Quinn, graduate of for the National Black As- suits, and red shoes. They sociation for Speech-Lan- had the audience swaying

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Can you ask for more?.... to be true, then it’s not He’s got everything, then exceeding abundantly true.” Depends on who you He’s the one we should ask. above all that you can ask, ask. Your husband or wife Here’s the thing. Some- think or imagine! Who can may not know what you times, people think “I can do that?...sounds super- want or need. You may not go to God and he will give natural. Right? If someone know what you need. You me everything I ask for.” says, “I’ll give you what may know what you want Maybe. Possibly. However, you want. I’ll give you or need in the short term. if you ask, there is a good what you need.” Sounds If you have a cold, you say, chance you will get it. He tricky and slippery.. Huh… “I need some rest.” Your may answer, “Yes. I will Well, haha. It sounds good, quest comes from the depth supply you with everything but who knows exactly of your mind. What’s your according to my riches.” what you want or need? desire? You are right. Only Be patient. Learn to hear In what context are those God can read your mind the voice from within. We words spoken? Huum. and KNOW what you need live in the world which has Sounds like someone is try- or want. The Father will strong resistance. Some ing to take you to a place supply you with whatever people may ask, “How where you don’t want to you ask according to His is it that this person has go. You know the old say- limitless riches. Everything so much and I don’t have ing, “If it sounds too good belongs to Him. WoW! that?” Jealousy won’t get THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 www.lasentinel.net D-1

Sentinel newS Service said - singer/producer, Don- 46-member Northern Cali- py Day’ was an old hymn ald Lawrence. “His group fornia State Youth Choir and I rearranged it. It was Edwin Hawkins, the also had a huge influencein 1967 so that they could actually four-time Grammy® on Richard Smallwood who attend the annual COGIC one of Award-winning leader of has known Edwin since convention. They record- the least COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO The Edwin Hawkins Sing- Richard was 19-years-old.” ed an album, “Let Us Go likely Bishop Clement W. Fugh Bishop Frank M. Reid III ers’ 1969 million-seller, Smallwood added, “Ed- Into The House of The songs to “Oh Happy Day,” died win changed the face of Lord,” to finance the trip. become a January 15 at his home gospel music and helped The 500 copies they hit. There in the Bay area after a create a fresh sounding ordered didn’t come in were bout with pancreatic can- genre that spread around time for the trek, but one cer. He was 74-years-old. the entire world. He was a of the LPs eventually fell “It is with deep sadness humble and kind spirit that into the hands of that we announce the pass- not only encouraged oth- a rock music ing of Dr. Edwin Hawkins ers who were privileged DJ, Abe Sentinel newS Service tries, which were slan- –– a celebrated artist, in- to meet him, but also in- “Voco” dered by the President. novator, and music icon. spired millions to be dar- Kesh, at In a scathing rebuke Because, in 1787 Though he will be greatly ing in their creativity.” KSAN- of recent racist com- and 1816, our founders missed the world over, the One of eight children, FM ra- ments reportedly stated chose to proudly affirm message of love, life, and Hawkins was born August dio. He by President Donald the important role of Af- encouragement that he in- 19, 1943 in Oakland, CA began to Trump, the AME Church rica in world history and corporated into his music and raised in the Campbell play the hippy- Council of Bishops issued culture, we are horrified gives us all the same hope Village projects. He discov- soul song in the Bay the following statement that the President of the that we’ll join him in heaven ered music early and be- area and soon the song’s signed by Bishop Clem- United States contin- and sing `Oh Happy Day.’” gan playing the keyboards success spread East. ent W. Fugh, president; ues to denigrate people the Hawkins Family said. in the Church of God in “My mother had an Bishop Vashti M. McK- of African, Asian and “Edwin Hawkins was Christ (COGIC) denomi- old hymnal and I had enzie, president of the Latin American descent not only a musical hero to nation at the age of five.a knack for rearrang- General Board; Bishop throughout the world. We me, but he came to be a He and his friend, Betty ing hymns,” Hawkins Frank M. Reid III, chair would remind this Presi- mentor and a close friend, “ Watson, co-founded the once said. “‘Oh Hap- of the Commission on dent that it was enslaved Social Action; and Senior Africans, poor Chinese Bishop McKinley Young. people, and oppressed “The AME Church Latinos whose genius LAM Plans ‘Theology in the Hood’ has consistently opposed built the wealth of the the racist rhetoric and so- United States. We would Revival and Civic Symposium cial policies of the Trump remind him that immi- Administration. We have grants from the maligned By cora JackSon-FoSSett revivalist. His sermon will Million Votes Campaign – issued formal statements, countries come with a Religion Editor focus on the theme, “Pre- Ballot initiatives for 2018.” published editorials, en- high level of education serving the African Ameri- At 4 p.m., the Cali- couraged our members to and a work ethic can only The Los Angeles Met- can Family in California.” fornia Minority Alliance engage with ecumenical make the U.S. greater. ropolitan Churches (LAM) Daytime activities will Women’s Council will partners, and visit pub- Sadly, a statement will sponsor the 7th Annu- be held at New Hope Bap- present “Is Los Angeles a lic officials to advocatefrom our church about al ‘Theology in the Hood’ tist Church, 5200 S. Cen- Good Place to Operate a for all of God’s people. the racist roots of Trump- Revival and Civic Engage- tral Ave., in Los Angeles. A Cannabis Business? Un- When the Trump Ad- ism, that endangers de- ment Symposium as part lunch symposium is sched- derstanding Impacts on the ministration announced mocracy as we know it of its ongoing effort to ad- uled for Jan. 23, at 11 a.m., African American Popula- that the temporary protec- in the United States, is dress issues impacting the with the Rev. Dr. Wendell tion and What We Know

tive status (TPS) granted not enough. We stand faith and urban communi- COURTESY PHOTO Davis discussing “Conver- So Far.” to Haiti, El Salvador and with our ecumenical and ties. Bishop Edward Smith sation in Color: On Making Nicaragua would be re- interfaith partners in The event kicks-off a Black Man. ” All events are open to voked in 2019, we urged supporting the National Tuesday, Jan. 23, and con- members of Bethel AME On Jan. 24, at 11 a.m., the public. To learn more our church leaders, mem- Council of Churches tinues through Wednesday, Church, 7900 S. Western the symposium will feature or register for the sympo- bers, and friends to orga- campaign to end racism Jan. 24, with revival ser- Ave., in Los Angeles. Cedric Farmer, Tim Ko- siums, call LAM Executive nize against this racist im- and the launch of that ini- vices hosted each night at Bishop Edward Smith rnegay and Dwayne Dixon Director Cheryl A. Branch migration policy. While it tiative on April 4, 2018. 7 p.m., by Pastor Kelvin of Zoe Christian Fellow- of the Ex-Offender Action at (323) 238-0446 or (323) took the U.S. President We will continue to T. Calloway, Sr., and the ship of Whittier will be the Network reviewing the “70 273-4586. 15 hours to deny his al- speak out and hold the leged ‘s**thole remarks,’ United States government there is no denial of his accountable as our faith Vaughn Keynotes at 111th Anniversary previous statements ma- commands us to: ‘There ligning Mexicans as ‘rap- are six things which the Service of Phillips Temple CME ists,’ Haitians carrying LORD hates, Yes, seven ‘AIDS,’ Nigerians living which are an abomina- By richard lee portant legacy of service Long known as “The in ‘huts.’ We continue to tion to Him: Haughty Contributing Writer and positive contributions People’s Church,” Phil- abhor and be alarmed by eyes, a lying tongue, And in this community,” said lips Temple continues to the bigoted rhetoric of hands that shed innocent Grammy-nominated Pastor Bernard M. Jackson. draw people to Jesus Christ a U.S. President that is blood, A heart that de- artist Bishop J. Cortez “We are especially by helping them discover only outdone by his im- vises wicked plans, Feet Vaughn will be the guest pleased to welcome Bishop God’s purpose for their migration policies, which that run rapidly to evil, A preacher on Sunday, Janu- Vaughn of Kansas City to lives and providing service can be construed as a false witness who utters ary 21, at 10:30 a.m., at the our pulpit. His recording of to the community. Since its war on people of color. lies, And one who spreads 111th church anniversary ‘You Deserve It’ not only founding in 1907, 17 pas- Recognizing that strife among brothers.’ service of Phillips Temple has changed his life, but tors have served with three the President claims (Proverbs 6:16-19). Christian Methodist Epis- thousands others,” added elected as bishop in the he did not use profan- Making people aware copal (CME) Church, 971 FCCKC.OTG Jackson. CME Church. Apostle J. Cortez Vaughn ity, U.S. Senate Minor- of the ‘bronzing’ of Amer- E. 43rd St., in Los Angeles. “The lyrics to his song ity Whip Dick Durbin ica and Trump’s attempt The public is invited to “For 111 years, Phillips - ‘My hallelujah belongs To learn more, call the (D-IL), asserts that the to use white supremacist attend and join the celebra- Temple has been a beacon to you, All of the glory be- church office at (323) 233- President made the ‘vile’ policies to make America tion. A reception with light of light and hope in Los longs to you’ - are key in 4783 or visit phillipstem- and ‘hateful’ remarks. white again is not enough. refreshments will follow Angeles and this commu- the praise and worship ex- plecme.com. The Council of Bish- We support the AME the service. nity. We celebrate an im- perience at Phillips.” ops of the African Meth- V-Alert Call To Ac- odist Episcopal Church tion urging us to orga- and the Social Action nize for Voter Educa- Commission of our tion, Mobilization and Church demand not only Registration (Opera- a public apology but also tion EMR) in our com- inclusive and ‘just’ social munities and churches. and immigration poli- It is urgent to make cies. We stand with the changes in our local, public summoning of U.S. state and national elec- diplomats by the coun- tions in 2018 and 2020.”

COURTESY PHOTO Community activists Thomas Porter-Smith and Tiffany Duvernay will discuss services for former and current prisoners at the Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry meeting on January 21, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles. The public is invited. For information, call (323) 292-0141. D-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018

Sentinel newS Service at least once in a lifetime. Egypt where the Nubians There are some scenes that will wave and say, ‘Wel- Bishop Frank and add to the reality of Jesus’ come Home my Nubian Lady Sandra Stewart of life such as the walls of Cousin.’ This will be one Zoe Christian Fellowship old Jerusalem, the street trip that will stay in your of Los Angeles will host a Jesus was taken to the mind forever,” he insisted. Sentinel newS Service visit to the sacred sites lo- cross, and the Jordan Riv- To participate, a cated in Israel and Egypt. er, where I usually baptize $400.00 deposit must be New Mount Calvary The 12-day tour takes believers,” said Bishop received by January 31, Missionary Baptist Church COURTESY PHOTO place Nov. 5 through Nov. Stewart, an 8-time visitor. 2018, said the bishop, will observe the 7th anni- Bishop Frank and First Lady 17, 2018, and the public “In Egypt, we will visit who added, “I will be so Sandra Stewart versary and birthday cel- is welcome to participate. the Nile River, the pyramids glad to have you with me. ebration for Pastor Sonja “Israel is a place that and the Cairo Museum. Pray about it. I am believ- For information, call R. Dawson on Sunday, every believer should go Also, we will go to south ing I will see you there!” 323-931-1477, ext. 103. January 28, at the 7:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. worship services. Bishop Sherman Gor-

don, founder and senior COURTESY PHOTO Sentinel newS Service Adam D. Stevenson, the “We invite the pub- pastor of Family of Faith Pastor Sonja R. Dawson theme is “Saved to Serve” lic to attend and be pre- Christian Center will be Warren Chapel CME with the scriptural refer- pared for a good time in the guest preacher at the ences, workshops, reviv- Church will mark its ence of Ephesians 4:11-13. the Lord,” said Stevenson, afternoon service. Also, als and seminars, Dawson 72nd anniversary on The guest preacher is the who added that a luncheon several pastors are sched- is the founding director of Sunday, January 21, at Rev. Travis Morris, pas- will precede the service. uled to participate includ- Sisters in Ministry Inc., a 3:30 p.m., at in the edi- tor of Lewis Metropolitan ing the Rev. Dr. Michael philanthropic para-church fice located at 1039- El CME Church and presid- Dr. Vanilla Brooks is Fisher, the Rev. Dr. Naju- organization that provides beron Ave., in San Pedro. ing elder of the Los An- the program chair. To learnma Smith-Pollard, the Rev. ministerial coaching and According to Pastor geles-San Diego District. more, call (310) 308-4754.Dr. Donald Cook II and development to women the Rev. Danone Williams. in ministry. In her po- MOULTRIE OBSERVER Hawkins go into the music busi- his group and as a soloist, Dawson, the daugh- sition as a Los Angeles Rev. Travis Morris Deputy City Attorney, {Continued from D-1} ness and I wasn’t look- continued to make gospel ter of NMC founder the ing for a record deal,” he radio hits throughout the Rev. Dr. Lonnie Daw- she has received numer- some much stron- said in the book, “Un- next two decades including, son, has served as spiri- ous commendations for ger songs on there.” cloudy Days: The Gos- “Worship The Lord,” “God tual leader of the church her groundbreaking work Record executive Neil pel Music Encyclpedia.” Will Take Care of You,” since 2011. Known for in the Human Trafficking Bogart picked up the song “The record’s suc- “Give Me A Star” and “To her prolific preachingand Prostitution Diversion. and distributed it through cess decided my fate.” My Father’s House.” In and teaching ministry, New Mt. Calvary Mis- Buddha Records. “Oh Hawkins often toured recent years, Hawkins re- she has led New Mt. Cal- sionary Baptist Church is Happy Day” reached No. with his younger and corded occasionally and vary’s expansive growth located at 402 E. El Se- 2 on the Billboard R&B equally successful singing toured largely in Europe. in membership, minis- gundo Blvd., in Los An- Singles chart and No. 4 brother, Walter, and Wal- He also sponsored the Ed- tries, technology, com- geles. For information, on the Pop Singles chart ter’s then-wife, Tramaine, win Hawkins Music & Arts munity development and call the church office at in 1969. Their rendition as The Hawkins Family in Seminar to teach the next international missionary (310) 324-0644 or visit won them a Grammy in the 1970s. Their energet- generation of musicians. work in Belize and Haiti. newmtcalvary.org. Minis- 1970 for Best Soul Gos- ic stage show filled civic In 2001, The Record- A popular speaker at ter Dawnesha K. Beaver pel Performance. The tune centers and concert halls ing Industry Association of local and national confer- contributed to this report. has sold over 7 million across the world, includ- America (R.I.A.A.) ranked copies to date and it es- ing D.A.R. Constitution “Oh Happy Day” as No. Hawkins is survived by his siblings Carol, Feddie, tablished Hawkins’ career. Hall in Washington, D.C. 63 on its Top 365 Songs Daniel, and Lynette. “I wasn’t planning to Edwin Hawkins, with of the 20th Century listing. Funeral arrangements are pending.

New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 9537 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Worship Services..... 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday School ...... 9:30am Prayer Meeting (Wed) ...... 6:30pm Bible Study (Wed) ...... 7:00pm The Church Where “It Pays to be Nice”

CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor