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After one year, the medical facility is more than ready to Don’t miss out on your opportunity to audition in-person meet the communities needs and more. on Saturday, September 22 & Sunday, September 23 at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza

Brian W. Carter PHOTO Community leader and health advocate, Avis Ridley-Thomas (left from middle) joined KP officials, staff and community members to celebrate KPBHC’s one-year anniversary serving the community. E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/ L.A. SENTINEL 2017 StarQuest adult winner Ryan Wirtz By Brian W. Carter Friday, Sept. 14, KP offi- tients are happy about it— Contributing Writer cials, staff and community they’re ecstatic about what By KimBerlee BuCK community. This week- to prove they have what it members gathered to cel- we’re doing here. Staff Writer end, StarQuest is holding takes to become the next It seemed like not too ebrate KPBHC’s one-year “The providers, the doc- in-person auditions Satur- StarQuest finalist for a long ago, the Kaiser Perma- anniversary serving the tors have now been here a Are you a local singer day, September 22 from chance to perform in front nente Baldwin Hills-Cren- community. year so their used to work- waiting to share your vo- 11am-4pm and Sunday, of 350,000 event goers at shaw Medical (KPBHC) “It’s great, it’s fantas- ing in this new, next genera- cal talent? Look no further September 23 from the 13th annual Taste of facility celebrated its top- tic, we’re one-year in and tion, clinic.” than the 7th annual Star- 12pm-5pm for adults and Soul Family Festival on ping off, which was in Nov. we’re seeing a lot of im- The KPBHC facil- Quest Singing Competi- children at the Baldwin Saturday, October 20. 2016. The facility’s opening provements,” said Erique ity is a cutting-edge, four- tion, whose primary goal Hills Crenshaw Plaza on In early August, to the public came equally E. Emel, M.D., physician is to showcase the hidden the Macy’s Bridge. This is as fast in Sept. 2017. On in-charge at KPBHC. “Pa- {SeeKAISER A-8} talent in the Los Angeles the last call for all singers {See STARQUEST A-9}

Former DWP commissioner leaves legacy of equity for underserved communities

By Cora JaCKson-Fossett merically track its array Staff Writer of services to determine if they are available to all William Funderburk citizens, regardless of in- appears quiet and unas- come. suming, but his actions His work and effort belie that notion. In fact, resulted in the ground- his defining leadership as breaking LADWP Equity a LADWP commissioner Metrics Data Initiative, will positively impact which provides geo- communities of color for graphic and demograph- generations to come. ic data to indicate how Funderburk, a national- its resources are being ly recognized environmen- distributed and utilized tal attorney, stepped down throughout the city. as commissioner this past “The equity metrics June. But before leaving, has focused renewed at- he dedicated thousands of tention on funding addi- volunteer hours to ensur- LADWP PHOTO Sean Collinson COURTESY PHOTO {See FUNDERBURK A-9} ing that the agency can nu- William Funderburk {See FULL ARTICLE A-8} Hooks Continues Appeal of Gov. Brown Signs Assemblyman Watts Towers Suspension Jones-Sawyer’s Bill

By JenniFer Bihm That Will Help End the School-to-Prison Pipeline Contributing Writer sentinel neWs serviCe Educator and Watts Towers Arts Director Governor Jerry Brown Rosie Lee Hooks was signed Assemblyman found not guilty of insub- Jones-Sawyer’s (D - ordination after a July 31 South Los Angeles) As- hearing, but guilty of not sembly Bill (AB) 2944, legislation that creates a permanent contribution- based funding source to COURTESY PHOTO FILE PHOTO end the school-to-prison Educator and Watts Watts Towers pipeline. Towers Arts Director “As the Chair of the Assemblyman Jones-Sawyer and FILE PHOTO Rosie Lee Hooks Assembly’s Public Safety Governor Jerry Brown {See HOOKS A-8} {See BILL A-9}

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By Stacy M. Brown its approval of her fiery cans and others. NNPA Newswire award acceptance speech. The producers of Green, the veteran the NNPA Leadership The National Newspa- civil rights advocate Awards Reception de- per Publishers Association who’s serving his sev- cided that the best time to (NNPA) 2018 National Lead- enth term in Congress, host such an awards re- ership Awards Reception picked up where Waters ception would be during provided what one might ex- left off. “I promise that I the Congressional Black pect when California Demo- have not given up on im- Caucus Foundation’s An- cratic Rep. Maxine Waters, peachment,” Green said. nual Legislative Confer- Texas Democratic Rep. Al “We have a president ence, a weeklong event Green, and South Carolina’s who is not only unfitthat’s for held each Septem- Jim Clyburn make up one- the presidency, but a man ber. third of the recipients. who is unfit for any office The CBC ALC week “We are here to recognize in the United States of is the largest annual gath- our brothers and sisters who America.” ering of its kind in the are truly national leaders and Clyburn, who arrived United States, featuring who stand for freedom, jus- in Congress in 1993 15,000 to 20,000 African tice and equality not when and is the third-ranking American leaders and in- it’s popular, but when it’s Democrat, followed his fluencers. not so popular to be freedom colleagues and helped The underlying com- fighters,” said NNPA Presi- to drive home their im- bined objective of the dent and CEO Dr. Benjamin peachment argument. CBC ALC and the NNPA F. Chavis Jr. “I learned early what it National Leadership In her typical fiery but means to challenge the Awards Reception is to still eloquent way, Waters system. I learned from network, collaborate and spoke passionately about she my dad what it means strategize collectively and other Democrats’ mis- to have the power of the for the advancement and sion to impeach President almighty vote,” Clyburn empowerment of Black Donald Trump – though, said. “If the [midterm] America. like all of the recipients, she election goes the way Counted among the never mentioned the presi- it seems like it is, you sponsors and supporters dent by name only referring will have the best years of the NNPA Leader- to him as “Number 45.” of your lives going for- ship Awards Reception “My friend Jesse Jack- ward.” were General Motors, son said ‘if you fight, you Waters, Green and Ford Motor Company, can ‘win. If you don’t fight,Clyburn were among the Pfizer Rare Disease, RAI you will never know if you nine national leaders and Reynolds, the Bill & Me- can win,” said Waters, who activists honored by the linda Gates Foundation, also took time to heap praise NNPA on Friday, Sept. AT&T, Southwest Air- upon NNPA National Chair- 14. A trade organization lines, Northrop Grum- Awardees included: California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters, Texas Democratic man Dorothy R. Leavell, the representing America’s man, Volkswagen, Wells Rep. Al Green, and South Carolina’s Jim Clyburn, National Teacher of the Year Jahana publisher of the Crusader more than 220 African Fargo, AARP, Aetna, Hayes, Capstone Development Founder Norman K. Jenkins, E-Commerce Leader Arsha newspapers in Gary, Indiana American-owned news- Koch Industries, Com- Jones, Dr. Wally Smith, Television Personality Kellee Edwards and legendary poll worker and Chicago. papers — with more than cast, Ascension Health, Laura Wooten For those who insist that 22 million weekly sub- Comcast, and Compas- Vice President Mike Pence scribers, the NNPA began sion & Choices. Personality Kellee Edwards cruited to work the polls by Wooten told the audience might turn out as a worse the Leadership Awards in Awardees included and legendary poll worker her great uncle, Anderson who saluted her with a pro- Commander in Chief than 2014. The awards honor National Teacher of Laura Wooten. Mitnaul, who was running long standing ovation. “We Trump, Waters scoffed, “…I individuals who are na- the Year Jahana Hayes, At 97, Wooten is the lon- for Justice of the Peace. need to engage young peo- say knock off the first, and tional leaders in their Capstone Development gest continuously serving More than seven decades ple to get out to vote. I hope go after the second,” she specific fields and whoseFounder Norman K. poll worker in America. Im- later, Wooten is still work- we can do better this year. said, as the sold-out crowd actions have helped to Jenkins, E-Commerce mediately upon graduating ing the polls and her 79- On November 6, get out and inside the grand ballroom of improve the quality of Leader Arsha Jones, Dr. from Princeton High School year streak remains intact. vote,” she said. the Marriot Marquis roared life for African Ameri- Wally Smith, Television in 1939, Wooten was re- “Voting is important,” THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-4 A-3 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

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BY JENNIFER BIHM without wealth, those with- African American, His- demic, and legal experience in the men’s and women’s Contributing Writer out opportunity, those with- panic, and Native American in higher education. Prior to maximum- and minimum- out privilege, yet those with populations; joining Virginia Tech, she security prisons. This month, Virginia merit, promise, skills, and • Women in STEM (sci- had senior administrative Clarke is licensed to Tech’s Vice President of potential.” ence, technology, engineer- positions and faculty posi- practice law in Illinois and Strategic Affairs/ Vice “The Morrill Act of ing, and mathematics); tions at the University of Tennessee. Her research Provost Dr. Menah Pratt- 1862 provided grants of land • First-generation col- Illinois at Urbana-Cham- interests include critical race Clarke visited Los Angeles initially funded by the sale lege students; and paign and Vanderbilt Uni- studies, Black feminism, when she was honored at of land, often the home of • Socioeconomically dis- versity. As a scholar-admin- and critical race feminism, this year’s GEM awards for Native Americans, for the advantaged backgrounds, istrator, Clarke said she with a particular focus on her work in advancing establishment of education also known as distance trav- believes in the importance issues of transdisciplinary diversity in science, technol- institutions focused primari- eled. of praxis and using scholar- analysis of diversity issues ogy, engineering and math ly on agricultural and FILE PHOTO The VT administration ship to inform and lead in higher education. In addi- (STEM). Clarke received mechanic arts,” Clarke Dr. Menah Pratt-Clarke recognizes the changing change in higher education. tion to her first book, “Criti- the organization’s Academic explains. world, and that’s why a She has a bachelor’s cal Race Feminism and Leadership award, sort of “The initial population wasn’t until almost 25 years focus on diversity is of degree from the University Education: A Social Justice hallmarking the third envisioned for this opportu- later, that the second Morrill importance, they said. of Iowa with a major in Eng- Model (2012),” two other straight year VT is receiving nity was the ‘industrial and Act of 1890 established 17 “Inclusive excellence lish and minors in philoso- books, “Journeys of Social the Higher Education Excel- working classes’ — the predominantly African will be key as we prepare phy and African American Justice: Women of Color lence in Diversity (HEED) White masses who were not American colleges and 30 our university for an studies. She received her Presidents in the Academy Award and its recent recog- wealthy – that is ‘poor American Indian colleges. increasingly global, interde- master’s degree in literary (Peter Lang, 2017)” and nition as a 2018 Diversity Whites’ who could not Since neither the initial pendent world,” said admin- studies from the University “Reflections on Race, Gen- Champion. afford the luxury of private Morrill Act nor the second istrators. of Iowa and a master’s der, and Culture in Cuba Founder of the Black education. We must not Morrill Act addressed the “We recognize that Vir- degree in sociology from (Peter Lang, 2017)” were College Institute VT, Clarke overlook the irony of the legalized racial segregation ginia Tech will continue to Vanderbilt University. In released last year. made it her mission to rise sale of the land of Native in Virginia, African Ameri- evolve demographically in addition, she earned her Clarke is frequently up to VT President Tim Americans, often worked cans and Native Americans response to this changing PhD in sociology and her invited to speak on issues of Sands’ challenge to “the and tilled by African Ameri- have historically represent- world. Our institutional law degree from Vanderbilt diversity and inclusion, race institution to uphold its cans, for the education of ed a handful of the total pop- diversity and inclusive prac- University. While at Vander- and social justice, equity, responsibility as a land grant White Americans. ulation at Virginia Tech…” tices must change corre- bilt, she taught African leadership, education, institution — founded in “African Americans, Today, said a VT spondingly.” American Studies and Eng- women and gender, and pro- 1872 — to educate the citi- still slaves, still less than spokesperson, the universi- Clarke joined VT in lish at Fisk University, and moting a more just and zens of the state, to provide human, still 3/5 of a man ty’s diversity policy focuses 2016. taught English and public inclusive society and education to those who often (and not at all women) were on four underrepresented Clarke has more than 20 speaking through American “empowering the power- are often overlooked, those notallowedtoevenread.It groups: years of administrative, aca- Baptist College’s program less,” she said. Winners Announced in the ‘I Got Bank’ Essay and Art Contest BY JENNIFER BIHM Omitogun, 12, Suitland during an interview with students, but the story of a got all this, why don’t you Contributing Writer MD; Michelle Oppong, 9, the Sentinel earlier this boy named Jazz became a help me’? So, how do you Los Angeles, CA; Obi year. 60 page book called “I Got move forward while at the Officials at OneUnited Owusu-Bonsu, 12, Los “We wanted to identify Bank.” The story follows 9- same time help your fami- Bank said they are “proud Angeles, CA and Cierra some books for a curricu- year-old Jazz Ellington who ly? How do you deal with to announce” the recent Yoakum, 10, Los Angeles, lum that we could use. We managed to save $2000 but the guilt, how do you deal winners of the “I Got Bank CA, who contest officials looked at books that were has a mom, brother and sis- with the anger and at the Essay and Art Contest.” said, “impressed the judges available. We looked ter too eager to help him same time the love that you The ten awardees, ages 12 with how well their submis- online we looked in book- spend it. In the book, the have for your family”? and under, each received a sions expressed their jour- stores and really couldn’t boy struggles with the need Williams began offering $1000 savings account for ney with money in a very find anything that talked to protect his savings, while her book at no cost to submitting a winning essay personalized way.” about the issues that our helping his family at the libraries and middle schools or piece of art on financial The panel of judges community has to deal same time. across the U.S. and to date, literacy. The contest is part FILE PHOTO included Teri Williams, with. Issues like that, said more than 3,000 copies of OneUnited larger initia- Teri Williams president and CEO of One- “There were more Williams, are a reality for have been donated in 37 tive to educate youth and United. The idea for the books that talked about kids children in low-income states. The contest urges adults about smart money The winners were contest sprang from a book having lemonade stands in communities across the participants to keep with the management. named as: Dontaye Ball Jr., Williams wrote while hold- front of white picket fences, country. book’s theme of financial OneUnited Bank also 11, San Francisco, CA; ing financial literacy work- things like that. They didn’t “An issue that [families literacy and stability, while recently launched its Finan- Ziontaye Ball, 11, San Fran- shops with a group of finan- include anything about of color] often experience is creating an art project or cial Education Center with cisco, CA; Evan Corgain, cial educators, in adopted things that we see in our that there are one or two writing a 250 word essay. online playlists on Financial 10, Brocton MA; Jaedin schools. community like check cash- people in the family who Winners were announced Basics, Major Life Deci- Feaster, 8, Roxbury, MA; “We wanted to adopt ers, check systems records, are doing okay,” Williams August 31. For more infor- sions, Starting a Career, Layla Gaston, 8, Havre de some schools in our com- bad credit scores etc…” said. mation on the contest visit Small Business and Pre- Grace, MD; Ryder Noell, munity to teach financial Williams initially set out “And people in the fam- oneunited.com’s financial venting Elder Fraud. 11, Stuttgart, AR; Aaliyah literacy,” Williams recalled to write a pamphlet for her ily are more like ‘you’ve literacy blog. GLAAACC Hosts Women in the ‘C-Suite’

developing relationships and have diverse speakers from complimentary gift bag having advocates and spon- diverse backgrounds that that included products from sors. provided different perspec- Captital City, Caudalie, “You have to make tives,” stated Frampton. “I CirCell Skincare, Curls, friends and socialize after loved the discussion and DNA Publicity, Essence work. That’s how you get transparency from the Cosmetics, GLAAACC, the information you need,” panel. These conversations House of Sillage, Le said Stockmon. “Some of are the starting point that Beurre, Love Cortnie, my biggest supporters are help us create better leaders Makeup America, Palais de people that don’t look like for tomorrow.” Thes, Red Apple Lipstick, COURTESY PHOTO me. It’s interesting where Women in the C-Suite: Taschen, The baker group Greater Los Angeles hosted Women in the C-Suite: Positioned to Prosper on August 29 at your blessings come from.” Positioned to Prosper was and Timeless and Timeless the SLS Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. L-R: Michelle Avan, director, West Division Super- GLAAACC Director of presented by Southern Cal- Skincare. vision Executive Global Wealth Investment Management, Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Programs Chanel Frampton ifornia Edison, UCLA To view pictures from Liji Thomas, head of diversity and inclusion at Southern California Edison; Lisa Stockmon, concluded the evening by Extension, Los Angeles Women in the C-Suite: Posi- founder and CEO, My Atta Grrrl; Bianca Vobecky, founder and president of Vobecky Enter- emphasizing the need for World Airports and the tioned to Prosper visit prises; GLAAACC President Angela Gibson-Shaw; Lorna Little, CEO of St. Anne’s; Beverly diversity. Metropolitan Water Dis- http://www.glaaacc.org/net- Kuykendall, president, Government Business for American Medical Depot. “The objective was to trict. Attendees received a working-opportunities/.

STAFF REPORT Bianca Vobecky, founder and As a woman in a male- president of Vobecky Enter- dominated field of con- Despite accounting for 19 prises. The event was moder- struction and nationwide percent of the U.S. popula- ated by Liji Thomas, head of trucking, Bianca Vobecky tion, women of color occupy diversity and inclusion at says she never tried to be a mere three percent of the Southern California Edison. “one of the guys.” senior executive or “C-Suite” “With the current eco- “I never tried to fit in,” positions in Fortune 500 nomic climate, it’s more said Vobecky. “I always companies, according to the important than ever to create a tried to stand above.” Women in the Workplace pipeline of educated women Beverly Kuykendall 2017 report. of color that are prepared to spoke about the need to be Five African American step up and take a seat at the intentional. “There are three women who have broken corporate table where the key things you need to get out through the glass ceiling to real decisions are made,” of every conversation: return attain senior corporate execu- said GLAAACC President on investment; incremental tive positions shared words of Angela Gibson-Shaw. increase in market share; and wisdom and success secrets Thomas guided the pan- strategic market advantage,” at a recent panel discussion elists through a series of said Kuykendall. “If you’re entitled Women in the C- questions to discuss their talking to someone, and you Suite: Positioned to Prosper. career paths and shed light haven’t considered those Hosted by the Greater Los on what it takes to make it to three factors, you’re wasting Angeles African American the top levels of executive their time and yours.” Chamber of Commerce management. As a director responsible (GLAAACC), the panel Lorna Little urged for adherence to federal regu- included: Michelle Avan, women to “know your value latory policy, Michelle Avan director, West Division when you step into the downplayed her career chal- Supervision Executive Glob- room.” She also spoke about lenges and encouraged al Wealth Investment Man- the willingness to make a women to embrace change. agement, Bank of America move when the time comes. “Everything we encounter in Merrill Lynch; Beverly “The biggest challenge of life, we’re meant to Kuykendall, president, Gov- my life was to pick up and encounter for a reason. You ernment Business for Ameri- move across the country,” can’t have growth without can Medical Depot; Lorna she said. “Sometimes you change, and change can’t Little, CEO of St. Anne’s; have to get uncomfortable to come without growth.” Lisa Stockmon, founder and seize and move into your Lisa Stockmon empha- CEO, My Atta Grrrl and position and purpose.” sized the importance of A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 20, 2017 2018 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA • Fulfilling Our Mission: Leaving a Legacy of Struggle This is again a sankofa backs and the continued as they called themselves, gle event of storming the which were learned and revisiting and reviewing of and calculated falsification then, without deference to gates, rallies in the public lived in the “sinful sixties.” the constant and consistent of our history and current deconstructionist defini- square and forcing a dicta- Others have found new work we’ve done and the work. It was a life vocation tions or post-racial “rea- tor to step down. Nor is it a faiths and make only epi- righteous and relentless we chose, a dangerous and soning.” matter of simply changing sodic public appearances struggle we’ve waged over difficult struggle to uplift It was clear to all that presidents, parliaments and to rant and rave against for- half a century as an orga- and liberate our people. our people were oppressed, flags or even simply seizing mer rivals and to leave lists nization so that we, as a Imbued with the spirit and and restricted and re- power from one group by of whom to hate. people, could truly be our- special disregard for dan- strained in life-conditions another. Rather, it’s radical But regardless of how selves and free ourselves ger and difficulty for which and life-chances and that self- and social transforma- things have changed since and honor the awesome youth are known, we talk- we had not only the un- tion, an overturning of our- we began, enduring human legacy and obligation we ed and acted as if victory alienable right, but also the selves as well as society, problems and the need to inherited from our revered was not only certain but unavoidable responsibility uprooting and rebuilding struggle to solve them re- DR. MAULANA KARENGA ancestors. What we have also imminent. But in our to struggle to end our op- in more humanly expansive main. For still the oppressed endured and overcome has most thoughtful moments, turning and testing, revolt pression. And so, standing and historically promising want freedom; the wronged been a test and template for especially as government and revolution, of libera- up we dared to declare both ways. and injured want justice; all time revealing the metal forces began their varied tion struggles almost ev- our organizational and gen- Clearly, the country and the people want power out of which we were made programs to discredit, dis- erywhere. And we accepted erational mission: to leave world have changed dra- over their destiny and daily and the strength we devel- rupt, detain, destroy and Min. Malcolm’s teaching a legacy of revolution. In- matically since we stood up lives; and the world wants oped and deepened in the otherwise neutralize Us that we were “living in an deed, we declared, “We are in the 60’s and liberation peace. So, for Us, the strug- heat of struggle. This is not and the Black movement era of revolution and the re- the last revolutionaries in struggles pervaded and en- gle continues in various said in any boastful way, as a whole, we knew it volt of the (African Ameri- America. If we fail to leave gulfed the world. It is surely forms and fields of battle, but rather to honor those would be a long as well can) is part of the rebellion a legacy of revolution for a different time when CIA- directed toward carving out who sacrificed so much as to dangerous and difficultagainst oppression and co- our children, we have failed sponsored “revolts” are of the hard rock of reality a bring us to this point which struggle. And we realized lonialism which has char- our mission and should be accepted as “revolutions;” new history of humankind, so many other organiza- the awesome and exacting acterized this era.” More- dismissed as unimportant.” occupiers and oppressors free of oppression and full tions larger, better financedtruth of Amilcar Cabral’s over, Malcolm stressed Thus, following the are given immunity from of human flourishing and of and more favored were not classic teaching concerning the role of young people teaching of our philosophy, criticism and accountabil- social miracles made by the able to reach. the liberation struggle, i.e., in the liberation struggles, Kawaida, we committed ity for their acts; freedom masses, themselves, in their We came into being as that we should “mask no the Simba, our namesake, ourselves to the cultural fighters are routinely called awesome thrust upward the organization Us in the difficulties, tell no lies andin the Congo and youth in revolution within and the terrorists; and oppressors and onward in the world. wake and heavy weight claim no easy victories.” other parts of Africa, and political revolution with- are accorded moral status of the martyrdom of Min. We called ourselves in Asia and Latin America. out. The first is to radicallyequal and superior to the Malcolm X and in a wave of Us to affirm and And remind he challenged us to transform ourselves; the oppressed. There is also Dr. Maulana Karen- resistance that culminates ourselves that our work think for ourselves and to second is to radically trans- the decline and crisis of the ga, Professor and Chair in the Watts Revolt, in the and struggle and our very choose to act in the inter- form society. Such a dual Left, the nationalist, social- of Africana Studies, year 1965, self-consciously lives are first and foremost est of our people and the and radical transformation, ist and Marxist Left, and California State Uni- assuming varied and inter- for us, our people, Black oppressed and struggling we argued, requires culti- the aggressive rise of the versity-Long Beach; related roles as Saidi, self- people, African people, peoples of the world. vating, reinforcing and sus- Right, riding roughshod Executive Director, Afri- affirming lords of our own for their uplift and lib- Frantz Fanon taught us taining a culture of struggle over the poor and vulnera- can American Cultural lives and audacious agents eration. The name Us was that “each generation must so that revolution and lib- ble at home and globalizing Center (Us); Creator of of our own liberation as chosen too to draw a clear discover its mission and ei- eration are acts of culture, White supremacy and bold- Kwanzaa; and author of persons and a people; Mu- and uncompromising line ther fulfill or betray it.” But i.e., processes and practices faced banditry abroad. Kwanzaa: A Celebration minina, faithful defenders between Us and them, be- even before reading Fanon, which are called into being Certainly, it is sad to say of Family, Community of the people and conscien- tween our people and our our fathers and mothers had and even compelled by the and sadder to see that very and Culture and Essays tious keepers of the tradi- oppressor in our vision and taught us in words similar nature, needs and self-un- few radical or self-defined on Struggle: Position tion; and Simba Wachanga, values and in our struggles to the Odu Ifa which says derstanding of the culture. revolutionary organizations and Analysis, www.Afri- Young Lions, soldiers and and strivings upward. And “when it becomes your turn To leave a legacy of are left from the Sixties. canAmericanCultural- servants of our people. It is Us also was selected to to take responsibility for revolution, we reasoned, is, Almost all have folded tent Center-LA.org; www.Of- a noteworthy narrative, not stress our commitment to the world, you should do above all, to leave a legacy and taken up talking like re- ficialKwanzaaWebsite. yet truthfully or fully told; communitarian, i.e., com- good for the world.” And, of radical and relentless formed and redeemed reli- org; www.MaulanaK- one of struggle, sacrifice, munity focused and collec- of course, this should start struggle. For revolution gionists eager to denounce arenga.org. service, work, and institu- tive, thought and practice with our people, or the race, rightly read is a not a sin- their former wicked ways, tion-building. in the way we relate, re- We stood up and member, reason, accept re- • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY stepped forward Septem- sponsibility, work, struggle ber 7, 1965, and have not and understand and assert stopped or sat down since, ourselves in the world. in spite of suppression, set- It was a time of great RACE HAS ALWAYS MATTERED the los aNgeles seNtiNel Second of two parts position. This was the White other. It is this convergence, The institutionalization “politics of difference.” This this contradiction that consti- of racial difference codified synthesis acquired particular tutes racial dualism in the 21st White peoples’ refusal to grant force as job losses and stag- century. DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Blacks such basic democratic nating income cut into Whites’ As U.S. politics plunged Executive Publisher / CEO rights as citizenship, access to sense of security. It gathered to the right, as the aspirations JENNIFER J. THOMAS the legal system and the right strength as the lower strata of of the activists of the 1960s Publisher to vote. Ironically, formalized Black and Latino communi- movement weakened, as in- KENNETH R. THOMAS ties were plunged into deeper Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) white resistance to the partici- deed the legacy of those strug- RUTH WASHINGTON pation of racially defined - mi poverty by massive cutbacks gles is twisted into an obstacle Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) norities also strengthened the in welfare programs, educa- to the achievement of real COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. organization and consolidation tion and federal assistance to social and racial justice, the Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) of excluded minorities of col- LARRY AUBRY cities. When the inevitable attempt to imagine a greater PAMELA A. BAKEWELL or. Because it had so compre- moral panic about crime, democracy, racially inclusive Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. hensively externalized racial been developed-but no more drugs, etc., ensued, it fueled as well as egalitarian, almost Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff “others,” white racism helped than that. white flight to the right. In seema almost utopian. It is BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL strengthen their resistance and Equality had not, and still thorough corporate culture, this daunting task that remains Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) opposition. has not been achieved. White no countervailing arguments most relevant and requires Sociologist Howard Wi- supremacy had not vanished. (against corporate greed, for new thought commitment and BRANDON I. 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There has been much ple even if they did “have it Kendrick Lamar, treatment does not appear to discussion of late about coming” and that is reason Steve Smith Sr., Janet be helping, do not give up as the frequent occurrences is enough for me to not par- Jackson and Michelle you may respond better to of sexual harassment and ticipate in such games, but Williams have all shared other treatments. Also, if you abuse rampant in our cul- the truth is, I just don’t feel struggles with depres- have been prescribed a medi- ture. Most of it has been like it! “Sexual bullies” (if sion. Most recently, cation, do not abruptly stop focused on the physical, I may coin a term) give me acclaimed actress and taking them without the help but I’d like, for a moment, the creeps and I don’t want philanthropist Taraji P. of a medical professional as to turn our attention to the to be around them. We all Henson announced her you may experience side ef- subtler ways in which a see you. You aren’t hidden, new foundation to sup- fects. very similar, but nonphysi- fam. port mental health in the For some people, psy- cal type of harassment oc- I find it hard to respect Black community. Be- chotherapy or ‘talk therapy’ curs. any man OR woman that cause African Americans Lekeisha A. Sumner, alone will be effective for I was recently forced is so insecure, that they experience high levels PhD, ABPP is a board- treating depression while to walk away from a busi- feel the need to lord their of stress and may be es- certified clinical psycholo- psychotherapy and medica- ness opportunity because it Ardena Joy Clark is authority over you in an pecially likely to experi- gist. She is the immediate tions combined may be most became increasingly obvi- an activist, writer, awardattempt to bully you into ence serious depression former Director of Health helpful for others. Psycho- ous that in addition to ac- winning recording artist,playing into their sexual relative to Whites but are Psychology at Cedars-Si- therapy is important because complishing the goals of former elected official fantasies,and even if they aren’t less likely to get help, it nai Medical Center and a it helps you to cope more ef- the company, my superiors’ the author of “The Artexplicitly of stated. It’s not my is time to talk about men- clinical faculty member at fectively with stress, identify other objective was to try Choosing Joy; A Script job in to find graceful ways to tal health. UCLA. and better express emotions, and figure out how he couldthe Making of My Life.”work around your ego and Different from the oc- improve problem-solving, entice me to have sex with advances and avoid being casional sadness or grief and change patterns that may him. “professionally punished” that most people expe- sleep worsen symptoms. Now, do I believe that example. They invite you once it’s clear that there is rience at times in life, • Low energy or Fa- Stay connected to sup- this person thought that to work on a special proj- no interest on my part. I al- clinical depression is tigue (despite sleeping) portive people and do not they’d be successful in his ect after hours and offer to ready have a job to do. I’d one of the most common • Irritability or an- isolate yourself. Often people endeavor? Not necessarily. pay you handsomely for rather walk away and work psychological disorders. ger cope with clinical depression I believe that their general your inconvenience. They with fully functional adults In 2016, at least 16 mil- • Restlessness by withdrawing from others, position on the matter was, do all of these things with who know how to be re- lion adults in the United • Thinking or eating unhealthy foods, be- “She’s here, working with the knowledge that they spectful and professional States were affected. speaking slower than nor- coming sedentary and binge me on a daily basis, why have the power to impact and don’t resort to bullying The consequences can mal drinking, all of which makes not see how far I can get.” your ability to accomplish for attention. People who be devastating if left un- • Pessimism symptoms worse. Conse- It certainly hasn’t been the your goals, whether that be understand that a sexually treated. It prevents peo- • Feelings of guilt, quently, a healthy diet, in- trend, but I have found my- finishing a personal project charged work environment ple from living their best shame or helplessness creased physical movement self in similar situations that needs their approval especially, when unsolicited lives and make it difficult • Problems with and minimizing use of alco- from time to time. to be completed or simply is not only annoying and to function. It can also concentration, memory, or hol is important. Also, try to Here’s the catch, at no securing your livelihood; oppressive, but just plain contribute to suicide, making decisions limit excessive exposure to time was any explicit refer- your check. Your job. They wrong to impose on anyone. which is twice as high • Thoughts of death negative or toxic activities ence to sex made, nor any do this knowing that you It’s not harmless, it can be among Black children or suicide (e.g. watching hours of 24- inappropriate sexual ad- also are aware of the power harmful and cause people a than White children. • Physical symp- hour news per day) and mak- vance that would tradition- that they have and hope great deal of stress. Recognize the toms that do not improve ing major life decisions until ally qualify as harassment, that it will influence your If you happen to fit the Symptoms with medical treatment your symptoms improve. but I’d argue that it was. decision to either allow description of the profes- Clinical depression (e.g. pain, aches, cramps, Resources Here’s the way it has yourself to be put in those sional bully painted above, may not present the same digestive difficulties) Seek help from your worked in my experience positions or not. first of all, I’m sorry that for everyone affected. • Lack of interest in healthcare professional. You and some of you might One could argue that you have found yourself For example, men may activities typically enjoyed can also identify services recognize these patterns. the person who findsin such a pathetic position. report more anger or ir- Anyone can develop from the Behavioral Health The superior finds reasonsthemselves in such a posi- The only advice I can offer ritability rather than sad- clinical depression. Some Treatment Services Locator and ways to be alone with tion should be flattered to is that you reconsider your ness. Some people have people are more vulnerable through the Substance Abuse you. They attempt to en- have such favor, attention perspective on people and more physical symptoms to developing clinical de- and Mental Health Services gage in conversation and and special opportunities try to deal with whatever it than difficulties with their pression if they have a fam- Administration (SAMHSA) ask questions about your heaped upon them. I’ve is inside of you that made mood. There are different ily history of depression, Treatment Referral Helpline personal life. The slick even had friends both male you too insecure to wait to types of depression and have experienced trauma, at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) ones might solicit advice and female tell me to take attract people based on your the severity ranges from significant life changes andor https://findtreatment.sam- from you as a woman to advantage of those people merits. mild to severe. Some stress and have a medical hsa.gov/ apply to their own roman- and to get all that I can by If you happen to be one people may not be able to condition or are on certain Having thoughts of death tic dealings with women as flirting and playing into of the people that plays the articulate how they feel medications. or suicide? the National a “friend.” They ask you to their fantasy. “Be smart, game and tries to seek ad- but they know they are Treatment Works Suicide Prevention Lifeline run a work related errand, Ardena. Learn how to play vantage through your sexu- dealing with a ‘psycho- The good news is that (1-800-273-8255) provides during which time you are the game and ‘outsmart’ ality, I’d ask you to also logical blow’ that does treatment for clinical de- confidential support 24 hours invited to dine with them these people,” they’ve said. reconsider your perspective not improve with time pression is effective for the a day, seven days a week. at some point. They invite Uhm, I don’t hold that and have confidence that despite their best efforts. majority of people suffer- Citation: you to accompany them view and don’t consider your work ethic and talent If you or someone you ing. Because psychological National Institute of on an all-expenses paid myself naive or emotional- will win you favor and ad- know are experiencing conditions may present as Mental Health (2018). De- work trip to another state, ly unequipped to deal in the vancement. some or most of the fol- physical problems or may pression. Retrieved Aug.15, where you could benefit “real world.” And it’s not That’s a gratification lowing symptoms most be due to a medical condi- 2018, from https://www. from “learning” about how necessarily due to any mor- that is truly satisfying to the days for two weeks or tion, it is important to be nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/ your counterparts are run- al stance, though I do be- soul. longer, an evaluation by evaluated by a healthcare depression/index.shtml ning their departments for lieve it’s wrong to use peo- a healthcare professional professional who can pro- Lekeisha A. Sumner, is needed: vide adequate diagnosis PhD, ABPP is a board-cer- • Persistent sad- and provide treatment op- tified clinical psychologist. ness, anxiety or empti- tions specific to you Sheand is the immediate former ness your symptoms. Improve- Director of Health Psychol- • Changes in ap- ment in symptoms takes ogy at Cedars-Sinai Medical petite or weight time and some symptoms Center and a clinical faculty • Sleep problems will likely improve before member at UCLA. – too much or too little your mood lifts. If initial A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBERSEPTEMBER 26, 20, 2013 2018 Meet Sean Collinson, Hip-Hop Presidential Candidate of 2020 By Brandon I. Brooks Restless), Alfonso Ribeiro Both Miller and Col- go to school to take a test Managing Editor (Fresh Prince of Bel Air), linson have developed a and worry about passing Shannon Elizabeth, Master friendship beyond busi- or will they die today on The countdown to the P and “America’s Got Tal- ness but when it comes to campus we have a prob- United States presidential ent” co-star Mel B to name Miller endorsing Collin- lem,” he said. election of 2020 has begun a few. son for president, Miller Collinson shared he and former hip-hop art- Given Collinson’s me- shared with the Senti- is focused on education ist Sean Collinson is here diation background, many nel that “it’s bigger than reform as well as prison to claim his spot, as an in- people would say, “Presi- friendship.” It’s about reform. “Profiling and dependent candidate. The dent? Why start there? Be- who is right for the job discrimination are close idea of running for Presi- ing a mediator, why not and who can lead America to my heart, the dreamers, dent never came across Col- maybe city council? Why in the right direction with DACA,” he said. “I mean, linson’s mind until June of not governor? Why not con- “real positive spirit and in- some of those people are 2017. After praying over his gressperson? What about tegrity,” said Miller. lawyers, doctors. They’ve decision and giving it some the office of the presidency “The right person is taken the plunge with thought, Collinson decided is making you shoot for that going to come at the right America, they belong to to move forward and cam- title?” COURTESY PHOTO time and you can’t pass be here, just like every- paign. For Collinson, the an- Sean Collinson judgement,” said Col- one else. You belong. This Collinson was born swer to all of these questions linson. “When you pass campaign of the do-over and raised in the Bedford- is quite simple, God. his thoughts on the influ- the negative comments and judgement, it’s not about campaign.” Stuyvesant area of Brook- “I think when God is or- ence of hip-hop in the 2020 heavy-hitting questions me, it’s about you. I love Collinson expressed lyn, New York. Throughout chestrating your steps, you election and its effect on about his past. Corey Booker, I love Ka- excitement in starting a his childhood, Collinson have to go with where the the current political atmo- “My time in hip-hop mala Harris, I love Eliza- “do-over campaign.” faced adversity however, he steps are being orchestrat- sphere. was not only the transition beth Warren, I love what “So, I am proud that was able to use music as a ed,” said Collinson. “So this “The culture has from urban street kid, from they’re doing, I love Ber- I’m not a politician, I am gateway to rise against the presidency, this candidacy changed, so we have all the hood, from the ghetto, nie Sanders, Alexandria a mediator and my coming odds and snag himself a re- today, is God’s will. It is the these millennials, Genera- from the slums of Brook- Ocasio--I love Cortez. and my pledge is to come cording contract with Epic/ purpose of our people. We tion X… we have people lyn. But that was the tran- So when we start talking up with an agreement that Tabu records mogul Clar- need better leadership and that are going to be of age sition to businessman and about these names, you’ve America can live with,” ence Avant. In 1988, Collin- in this time as a mediator, to register to vote and they entrepreneur,” he said. put me in the hierarchy said Collinson. son performed under the rap [who] mediates solutions got to get out and vote,” Collinson has the sup- of some fantastic folks. I “Not for some, not for name, “Kid Flash” with the for people and families and said Collinson. “One thing port and endorsement of appreciate the company, that state and not this state debut song, “Hot Like Fire.” brings them together and I realized was that peo- legendary hip-hop mogul, but ultimately, if they’re but for all Americans. If Today, Collinson is a me- find agreements that ple…they music brought them Percy Miller better known fighting for this country,immigrants have done diator and expert contributor can live with, there’s not together, and our souls are as Master P. Both men I can fight just like theirthey part and they’re here on Dr. Phil, a profession that a better time than now to one [and] hip-hop speaks share similar paths being can fight. I can get in thein this country, we are the was curated by his upbring- bring the mediator to unite volumes.” hip-hop artists that evolved ring. This is the first timeUnited States of America; ing and family challenges the country, help the coun- In regards to the current to become successful busi- a candidate from hip-hop we’re not looking in the in Bedford-Stuyvesant. His try, even inform policy, find political climate, Collinson nessmen and entrepreneurs. has entered the ring.” rearview mirror to be the educational background be- agreements that we all can stated, “a change has to “That’s my friend and During the interview, divided States of Ameri- gins at Loyola Law School live with.” come,” which is why his brother,” said Collinson. “I Collinson shared his agen- ca.” where he received training Collinson is active in campaign platform is AN- mean a lot of people don’t da and the items that he Collinson shared that in mediation and litigating the church and is thank- ewUS. know but when Obama plans to talk about during he is a proud family man cases. Additionally, Collin- ful for his spiritual support “So we know that a new first started doing his what run for president. who adores his lovely son attended and completed and relationship with Bish- America has to take place he was doing, you know “The federal legaliza- wife, Randa. He is the the Harvard Law School op Charles Blake of West and we can’t sit idle on the Master P was right there. I tion of marijuana is on proud father of three chil- Initiative Program on Ne- Angeles Church of God in sidelines, we have to get in don’t think he gets enough my platform. I have a bill dren, Kylie (23), Brittney gations and the Florida Christ. Collinson has been the game. So when we think credit for being right there. that I’m working on cur- (20), and Grayson (4). Supreme Court’s Certifieda member at West Angeles about ANewUS, [it’s] a I mean, he’s someone that rently MG21 which has To support Collinson’s Family Law Mediation Pro- C.O.G.I.C. since 1995. new America for everyone would give you the shirt off to do with assault weap- presidential run for 2020, gram. To date, he has medi- Hip-Hop & Politics and not just a few [people] of his back. I mean and a ons. So we’re not saying sign up to volunteer or do- ated over a billion dollars Hip-hop is dubbed the in some states,” he said. marvelous dad, those kids take away guns, let’s just nate at ANewsUS.org and in family law cases in the “child of the Civil Rights Collinson is well aware are lucky to have a dad like be clear about that, but follow him on Instagram, U.S. for some notable cli- Movement,” due to the wide of the criticism he will re- that. He has Bible study at what we are saying is that Facebook, and Twitter at ents including: Bernie Wil- range of songs that cover so- ceive from his opponents his house, he welcomed us certain guns do not be- seancollinson2020. liams (NY Yankees), Krist- cial injustices. With this in regarding his hip-hop back- over to Bible study. He’s a long on school campuses. Kimberlee Buck con- off St. John (Young & the mind, we asked Collinson ground, but he is ready for man of God.” When students have to tributed to this article

Kaiser{continued from Pg. A-1} story medical office build- the responses from the com- workout. seeing his hard work one community more so than cake which showcased a ing complete with LEED munity.” “Every Thursday at year later. ever.” before and after image of Gold certification. The “Very happy to be here eleven [o’clock], I encour- “It feels amazing just to Some of the upcoming the KPBHC. 100,000-square-foot build- one year later,” said Elita age our fellow retirees to see the work in itself but activities include line danc- “It’s so much more ing includes a conference Fielder, director of media walk with me,” said Rid- being that I was a part of ing coming in October, than us being a facility room and outdoor event relations for Kaiser Perma- ley-Thomas. “Anybody this community—I lived farm stands offering fresh that popped up in a deserv- space which is available to nente Southern California. who wants to come—I in- over here for several years produce and ready-made ing community,” said John local community groups. “Extremely grateful and ap- vite them, I remind them and did more than my share entrees, Zumba classes and E. Chew, MPH, assistant Some of the services for preciative that Kaiser Per- that I’m going to be here of wrong,” said Slay. “To healthy eating programs. medical center administra- KPBHC include a full range manente put this center in regardless.” be in a position to, not rec- “The community is tor. “It’s about the people of primary care and special- this community.” She continued, “I’m so tify, but to turn that around grateful,” said Fielding. and the connections that ty services, including: Adult The facility is home to glad that Kaiser is here and and to do some of my share “I’ve talked to members we can bring and the pas- Primary Care, Pediatrics, world class providers, tech- I’m glad to be a part of this of rights, that is an amazing that have expressed their sion that we have for the Pharmacy, Diagnostic Imag- nologically advanced exam celebration—and I really feeling.” joy of having it here, how community.” ing, Laboratory, Obstetrics/ rooms, equipped with the do hope there are many, “We’re here to take they can receive their ser- He continued, “I’m Gynecology, Ophthalmol- ability to conduct real time many more. care of people,” said Emel. vices locally, how they feel just so excited that we are ogy, Behavioral Health, virtual consults with other “We will be able to cel- “As we transition into our cared about and it’s had a following our dream of Dermatology, Nurse Clinic, Kaiser Permanente provid- ebrate a lot in using this second year, we’re going to great impact on the com- making a difference for Physical Therapy, Optom- ers throughout the region. facility—and I expect to be have many more communi- munity.” the lives of people in this etry, Vision Essentials (con- In keeping with a healthy here, helping, in those cel- ty activities in the building. The celebration of the community.” tact lens & eyeglass wear), community, the grounds ebrations as well.” “We’re going to have one-year anniversary in- “We’re here for you,” Health education classes have incorporated 2.5 acres Charles Slay is an elec- cooking, dance [and] edu- cluded a tour of the facility said Downing. and more. of “green space,” including trician and was involved cational classes here at this which included beautiful For more informa- “It’s amazing to think a contiguous, two-mile walk in the construction process [facility] and you don’t views of South L.A. from tion, please visit kp.org/ that we’ve already been here path. Community leader of KPBHC through 2nd need to be a Kaiser Perma- the fourth floor and local baldwinhillscrenshaw. for a year,” said Summer and health advocate, Avis Call, a nonprofit commu- nente member to take ad- artwork, which is displayed For general information, Downing, director of op- Ridley-Thomas attended the nity program that’s helps vantage of those so we’re throughout the medical fa- please visit https://thrive. erations at KPBHC. “We’re celebration and stated that people rebuild their lives. going to be able to inter- cility. The celebration con- kaiserpermanente.org. super excited to see all of she walks the grounds for a He shared his thoughts on face and interact with the cluded with an impressive

Watts community. Department and produced Hooks began her ca- Hooks {continued from Pg. A-1} Watts has long held a the first Central Avenuereer as an actor and sing- reputation as a low income, Jazz Festival, are work- er about 35 years ago in adhering to the public art in attendance at the May 5, high crime area. Hooks ing hard to overcome that Washington D.C. approval process to paint a 2016, meeting where she supporters, some who are reputation. Emphasizing A founding member mural of Watts native and was informed of the Public considered community the neighborhood’s most of The Black Ensemble jazz legend Charles Mingus. Arts Ordinance approval leaders said that fact plays famous landmark, the Watts Theatre Center (TBET) at Her supporters are question- process,” said Friends of the a huge role in their share of Towers has been part of that LATC (Los Angeles The- ing that decision, they said, Watts Towers members, via city resources. strategy. The sculpture has atre Center), Hooks has citing “substantial docu- a statement released to the “For years, the com- attracted many artists and toured the U.S. and Eu- mentation proving that Ms. press, earlier this month. munity groups have asked professionals to the area. rope with the Mark Taper Hooks was unaware of this However, they pointed the city for appropriate re- “I Build the Tower”, a Forum. She continues to process, contradicting Com- out, Hooks’ attorney, Adam sources to support our vi- feature-length documentary act in film, television and munity Arts Director Leslie Stern submitted a passport sion, getting very little in film about the Watts- Tow on stage and is a three- Thomas’ testimony.” A final showing that the very time response from the Cultural ers and their creator, Simon time nominee and is the hearing was held Septem- she was claimed to have Affairs Department, the Rodia, provides a history of recipient of two NAACP ber 13 on Hooks’ appeal of been attending a meeting, Mayor’s Office or theWatts 15th from the 1920s to the “Image Awards.” she is a three week suspension by she was actually en route to Council District, and they present and a record of the also former member of COURTESY PHOTO the Department of Cultural South Africa. Hooks has had have never shared with us activities of the Watts Tow- the renowned singing en- Affairs, that resulted from a strong backing since the their own long-range plans ers Arts Center. semble, “Sweet Honey In Rosie Lee Hooks the charges. suspension in April. Many for the campus or the Watts “Hooks brings a vast ar- The Rock.” “Mr. Thomas admitted of her supporters believe the community,” said Friends. ray of experience and talent “We offer any assis- arts educator,” said Labor that he had approved Ms. suspension was less disci- But advocates like to the Watts Towers Arts tance the Watts communi- Representative Geoffrey Hooks’ vacation for the plinary than vindictive, they Hooks, who has also served Center Campus,” according ty needs to end the blatant Garfield of Hooks’ union, month of May, 2016, but in- said, since Hooks has been as Director of Festivals for to her bio on wattstowers. harassment of an adored Engineers & Architects sisted that she was definitely a long time advocate of the the City’s Cultural Affairs org. A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES SEPTEMBER SENTINEL 20, 2018A-9

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LADWP PHOTO As a LADWP commissioner, Funderburk focused on fair- ness and equity for all citizens.

LADWP PHOTO Funderburk, right, joins fellow commissioners at the swearing-in ceremony.

benefits from these invest- ing his commitment to said Funderburk. the underdog…and per- ments can create ground- social justice. Also, he “At DWP, I met so sonifies social justice. He breaking benefits for was very close to his late many people connected is always fighting for the historically underserved uncle, the Rev. Dr. James with my family and real- little guy or gal. He throws communities. Hargett, a renowned civ- ized, not just how con- himself into whatever he “DWP’s power system il rights advocate who nected I am, but how con- does with great passion and grid are undergoing served 11 years as pas- nected we all are. It was and wisdom. I can’t think tectonic change — more in tor of the Congregational through my work at DWP of anyone I’d rather have the next five years than in Church of Christian Fel- that I connected more my back,” said Commis- the past 50 years. Making lowship in Los Angeles. deeply with people who sion President Mel Levine. sure that the ‘small guy’ is “Uncle Jim was Rev. knew my family.” Commissioner Jill not left behind is now an Dr. Martin Luther King, It was also through his Banks Barad added, “Bill embedded priority,” said Jr.’s West Coast convener DWP tenure that Funder- is so principled. He does Funderburk. of SCLC and he was ac- burk led a range of efforts things for the right rea- “The ‘small guy’ and tive in the Civil Rights to improve the agency and sons. He doesn’t show- left-out are disproportion- Movement from 1958 to the city through his stew- boat or promote himself. ately Black and Latino, 1969. My cousin, Mario ardship of the Owens Val- He has humility. He was even though the cohort Cooper, was a leading ley dust control project, his there for the underserved includes poor Whites, sin- AIDs/HIV activist and support for opening the La communities throughout gle moms, certain Asian the White House Gay and Kretz Innovation Campus, Los Angeles.” COURTESY PHOTO groups, the elderly and in- Lesbian Task Force leader which focuses on clean Summarizing his time Funderburk joins Chrystal Evans-Bowman at a tree plant- digenous [people]. through the 1990s,” Fun- technology development, as a commissioner, Fun- ing event sponsored by the Baldwin Hills Conservancy. “Doing things fair and derburk said. and his push to accelerate derburk said, “I was glad equitably doesn’t have His cousin, Alger- local storm water capture to be able to empower to be a social, charitable non Johnson Cooper, Jr., projects to reduce reliance people who otherwise tional customer engagement, exchange program; Procure- giveaway. It can be eco- managed Sen. Robert on imported water. normally wouldn’t be policy development and out- ment, which assesses the nomically beneficial, just Kennedy’s presidential Mayor Eric Garcetti empowered such as Betty reach to increase participa- department’s purchases and as diversity is more ben- campaign headquarters in and Funderburk’s DWP Radcliff in Reseda, who tion in rebates,” explained engagement with small and eficial, because you’re -in Watts and became the first colleagues acknowledged lives on a fixed income; Funderburk. “We changed minority-owned businesses creasing the available pool Black mayor of Pritchard, his environmental leader- Matt Shorty, who is with the rules forever for every through its SBE/DVBE Pro- of the workforce or sup- Ala. Another cousin, ship at the June 26, DWP the Watts Neighborhood person in L.A. and it’s up to gram; and Employment, ply chain and you can get Peggy Cooper Cafritz, co- Commission meeting. Council, and people with the community to take ad- which gauges hiring and pro- more for what you end up founded the Duke Elling- While his intelligence was coalitions that largely rep- vantage of the changes and motion demographics. paying for, whether it’s la- ton School for the Arts in lauded, his passion for resent under-resourced rules.” DWP began reporting on bor or goods or services,” Washington, D.C. fairness and equity was communities. Currently, the 15 metrics the metrics in 2017 and Fun- he noted. “My people were al- praised as well. “I tried to balance the being measured are in four derburk said about 35 more Funderburk’s deeply ways rich in spirit and “You pushed all of us needs of the community main categories - the Water & areas will be considered in held belief in fairness, in soul, but never rich in to be more inclusive, more with the needs of compa- Power Infrastructure Invest- the future “as LADWP in- equity and economic em- money. But, they encour- aware and at the same nies. I tried to do it full ment, which includes track- vests billions in aging infra- powerment stems from his aged me, they motivated time, you are a responsible throttle. It was a great ex- ing water quality complaints structure and renewables and family history of people me, they gave me the in- and admirable leader,” the perience. I wouldn’t trade and other operations; Cus- clean energy mandates.” The with similar principles. spiration to do things in mayor wrote in a letter. it for anything!” tomer Incentive Programs/ tracking of how these dollars His parents, grandparents my own way and DWP “Bill exemplifies the Services such as turf removal are spent and the goal of in- and other relatives played gave me the opportunity, most important values in rebates and the refrigerator suring that every community a significant role in -shap the bridge to my past,” life. He’s a champion of

Bakewell Media, creators today (Thursday, Septem- will compete in the Star- StarQuest {continued from Pg. A-1} of the singing competi- ber 20), so make sure to Quest adults. tion, announced the return plug your videos on social Only six finalists will of StarQuest with three media to receive as many be selected at the live au- ways to audition: online, votes as you can. If you ditions and one finalist in-person, and on the Taste missed this deadline, or if will be selected from the of Soul mobile app. you weren’t chosen as the online auditions (Online Below are the contest Online People’s Choice fi- People’s Choice finalist) rules: nalist, don’t worry there with the highest votes to • Participants are are still two other ways to perform live on the Hyun- allowed to perform their audition. dai Soundstage at the 13th song of choice a cappella Auditioning on the annual Taste of Soul on or bring their musical track Taste of Soul mobile app Saturday, October 20. Ad- on a CD or flash drive is easy as 1-2-3. First, ditionally, celebrity judges • Your song should download the Taste of Soul will choose the two grand be one minute and 30 sec- mobile app through either prize winners to perform onds, and should be the Google Play or the Apple on one of the Taste of Soul only song on the CD or Store. Next, record your- radio partner stages the day flash drive self singing the song of of the family festival and E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/ L.A • Lead vocals are your choice on your phone. each grand prize winner, Every StarQuest winner’s journey begins at the audition process. not allowed on the song, Finally, upload the voice one from StarQuest Kids however background vo- recording to the Taste of (ages 5-17) and one from cals are allowed Soul mobile app. StarQuest Adults (ages Bill continued from Pg. A-1} • StarQuest is a If mobile apps aren’t 18+) will receive $500. singing competition only! your thing or if you For information on the Committee, I want to person- untary tax contribution fund. Michael Lynch from Im- A rap bridge with clean weren’t voted as the Star- judges who will be at the ally thank Governor Jerry These contributions will be prove Your Tomorrow lyrics is acceptable how- Quest Online People’s StarQuest Singing Com- Brown for signing AB 2944,” awarded through competi- (IYT). “Today it costs the ever, 80 percent of the per- Choice finalist, mark petitionyour auditions this said Assemblyman Jones- tive grants administered by state of California nearly formance must be sung calendar for the Star- weekend (September 22 Sawyer. “California is now the Department of Educa- $300,000 annually to in- • No bands or in- Quest Singing Competi- and 23) or for a full list of taking a national leadership tion to programs that target carcerate one at-promise strumental accompani- tion in-person auditions. contest rules and details role in ending the school-to- students from disadvantaged youth in a juvenile facil- ments are allowed in the In-person auditions will visit www.tasteofsoul.org/ prison pipeline. Millions of backgrounds. Programs be- ity. AB 2944 will provide audition be held on Saturday, Sep- starquest, call StarQuest taxpaying Californians can ing funded will be dedicated funding to organizations To audition online, all tember 22 from 11am-4pm producer Pat Shields at invest in programs that divert to advancing youth leader- working to divert youth contestants must upload a and Sunday, September (310) 568-9091 or email our at-promise youth from ship, community organizing, to less expensive alter- 45 second video of them- 23 from 12pm-5pm at the her at starquest.tos@ the criminal justice system.” life skills, workforce readi- natives like college, job selves singing a song of Baldwin Hills Crenshaw gmail.com. With a population of near- ness and mentorship for our training and other out- their choice. When the vid- Plaza, 3650 W. Martin To watch testimonials ly 40 million Californians, state’s youth. comes that benefit theeos are approved, they can Luther King Jr. Blvd Los of last year’s StarQuest AB 2944 allows those tax- “In some communities in state. be viewed and voted by the Angeles, CA 90008 on the winners, go to https:// payers to donate a portion of California, it is more com- AB 2944 will become public one vote per day, Macy’s Bridge. Ages 5-17 lasentinel.net/starquest- their income tax return to the mon to go to jail after high law January 1, 2019. per person, per video. The will compete in StarQuest- 2017-winners-interview. “Schools Not Prisons” vol- school than college,” said online auditions will close 4Kids and ages 18 and up html A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 L.A. Elected Leaders Convene Hundreds of Community Leaders for a National Discussion on Gentrification in Washington D.C. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Tracey Ross, the Associ- holders to develop equi- ate Director of the All-in table development models On Thursday, Sept. 13, Cities Initiative at Policy that reflect what communi- 2018, Los Angeles City Link, a national research ties want in the areas where Councilmember Marqueece and action institute, shared development is needed the Harris-Dawson and Con- promising practices being most.” gressmember Karen Bass utilized in communities par- The panel also included convened over 200 commu- ticipating in Policy Link’s Nefertiti Jackmon the Vice nity leaders to discuss gen- Anti-Displacement Net- Chair of the Austin Anti- trification and displacement work, including efforts to Displacement Task Force of African American com- implement inclusionary and the Executive Director munities across U.S. cities at zoning, community land of the nonprofit Six Square, the Congressional Black trusts and increased legal which preserves and cele- Caucus’ Annual Legislative representation to ensure brates the historic legacy of Conference in Washington PHOTO BY RACHEL BRASHIER/L.A. CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 “just cause” evictions. the African American com- D.C. L.A. City Coun- (Left to right) Nefertitti Jackmon, Six Square Black Cultural District; Tracey Ross, Policy Ross emphasized, “there munity in Central East Link; Mayor Ras Baraka, Newark New Jersey; Dr. Mindy Fullilove, Author & Clinical Psy- cilmember Harris-Dawson isn’t one magic bullet, but Austin. “Community organ- chiatrist; Council member Marqueece Harris-Dawson, 8th Council District. moderated a panel discus- there also hasn’t been izing is critical to preserving sion with Newark, New Jer- said Congressmember on the idea that as these cor- we are in a national housing enough investment in these and protecting our commu- sey Mayor Ras Baraka and Karen Bass. “We need to porations grow in our city, crisis and it can only be strategies over a long peri- nities,” said Jackmon. subject matter experts Dr. build more coalitions of they should hire Newark averted by assertive action od of time to see the real Please find the video of Mindy Fullilove, Tracey government, community residents and invest in by federal, state and local impact.” She went on to the session here. For more Ross and Nerfertitti Jack- and academics to address Newark businesses. We levels of government,” said say, “It is critical we create information, contact Karren mon. this critical community have a community develop- Dr. Fulillove. tables for diverse stake- Lane, 310-923-1670. “The Black population issue.” ment plan that aims to redis- in Los Angeles continues to Mayor Baraka shared tribute investment dollars decline and as we studied initiatives he has launched across the city, including theissuewerealizedrapid in the City of Newark, New areas that are in desperate displacement was happen- Jersey including, Newark need of economic develop- ing in every big city across 2020, which leverages new ment.” the country,” said Coun- economic investments to cut Dr. Mindy Fulillove, cilmember Harris-Dawson. unemployment rates in author of “Root Shock: How “I wanted to convene this Newark in half by the year Tearing Up City Neighbor- discussion because this is a 2020. hoods Hurts America and national crisis and we need a “We believe long-time What We Can Do About It,” national discussion to identi- residents should be able to offered a historical analysis fy concrete solutions.” take part in any economic of gentrification. PHOTO BY RACHEL BRASHIER/L.A. CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 “It is inspiring to see the growth that takes place in “Gentrification is not a (Left to right) Tracey Ross, Policy Link; Mayor Ras Baraka, Newark New Jersey; Dr. Mindy leadership on the panel com- the city”, said Mayor Bara- problem of neighborhoods, Fullilove, Author & Clinical Psychiatrist; L.A. City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Daw- mitted to finding solutions,” ka. “Newark 2020 is based rather we have to understand son, 8th Council District; Congressmember Karen Bass. Data Reveals Poorest Communities in L.A. County Experience Most Fracking BY JENNIFER BIHM Last Chance” campaign to air district data revealed tion of dirty drilling under Frackers have a long still remains pervasive. Oil Contributing Writer demand that he halt new oil that oil companies have Governor [Jerry] Brown history in the Golden State. rigs dot the city but are and gas extraction and used more than 98 million isn’t just hypocritical, it’s By 1930 California was often hidden from sight An analysis of data devise a just transition plan pounds of chemicals horribly unjust,” said producing nearly one quar- through the use of tall recently collected by the to phase it out entirely. known to cause serious Shaye Wolf, CBD ter of the world's oil output. fences, clandestine struc- South Coast Air Quality To date more than 800 health problems in L.A. spokesperson via a state- “This was the wild tures… or by drilling in Management District team organizations have signed County since 2013, Flem- ment released in August. west of oil extraction, with Los Angeles’ often over- revealed that some of the on. Meanwhile, eleven of ing said. “Because of Brown’s an abundance of easily looked low-income neigh- poorest communities in the 15 zip codes, CBD ana- “These air toxics were refusal to rein in Califor- accessible oil, minimal borhoods.” Los Angeles County are lysts said, include neigh- often used dangerously nia’s oil extraction, thou- regulation, and no under- California is one of the enduring some of the heav- borhoods like Wilmington close to homes, hospitals sands of wells operate dan- standing of the health or nation’s top oil-producing iest incidences of oil that are considered “disad- and schools. gerously close to homes environmental impacts to states, extracting among drilling. About 15 zip vantaged” by the Califor- Over 80 percent of air and schools in vulnerable create a true free-for-all,” the dirtiest and most car- codes, in which oil compa- nia Environmental Protec- toxics usage involved just communities already suf- according to members of bon-intensive crude in the nies used the most chemi- tion Agency. 12 chemicals, including fering from some of the Stand Together Against world. Three-quarters of cals known to cause seri- “Oil companies are carcinogens like crys- dirtiest air in the nation.” Neighbohrood Drilling, an the oil produced in Califor- ous health problems (“air using massive amounts of talline silica and formalde- California’s Division of environmental justice nia is at least as carbon- toxics”) include several chemicals that make peo- hyde. Hydrochloric acid, Oil, Gas and Geothermal advocacy group in Los intensive as Canada’s tar areas of Long Beach, ple sick in communities one of the most frequently Resources approved Angeles. sands crude, according to South L.A. County and the already suffering high rates used air toxics, is a corro- 21,397 new wells between “L.A. remains the the CBD. Westside, revealed the data of asthma and other health sive gas that can cause suf- Jan. 1, 2011 and April 14, largest urban oil field in “Fossil fuel depend- which was organized by problems,” said Fleming. focation or irreversible 2018. Of the 16,554 of the country. Thousands of ence is a disease, and envi- analysts at the Center for “State regulators give lung damage at high con- those wells with available active oil wells in the ronmental injustice is one Biological Diversity. CBD out drilling permits like centrations. geographic information, 76 greater L.A. area are locat- of its nastiest symptoms,” scientist John Fleming they’re candy, and here in “[This] analysis under- percent are located in com- ed amongst a dense popu- Fleming said. “That’s why (who conducted the analy- Los Angeles we see how it scores the disproportionate munities with above-aver- lation of more than 10 mil- Governor Brown should sis) and other environmen- hurts people of color and harms of California’s oil age poverty rates for Cali- lion people. tackle the root of this prob- tal justice advocates are vulnerable residents the extraction on vulnerable fornia, while 67 percent are “Though conventional lem by planning an end to urging Governor Jerry most.” communities…” located in communities of oil reserves have dwin- California’s incredibly Brown, via their “Brown’s An earlier analysis of “The massive prolifera- color. dled, oil drilling in L.A. dirty oil extraction. Climate Change is a Public Health Crises: Blacks Mostly Absent from the Conversation

BY SIMEON GANT fuel energy use. This, Organization declare cli- however, Norris McDon- ease, contribute to prema- sponse to our atmospheric SpecialtoCaliforniaBlack despite his recent signing mate change as a public ald, president of the ture birth and low birth climate management is Media Partners of Senate Bill 100, which health crisis. African American Environ- weight and neurological prudent." declared California only Scientists contend we mentalist Association disorders. One out of five Kaiser Permanente, Governor Jerry Brown use clean, renewable ener- are living in the hottest (AAEA) has logged of my patients has asthma. Salesforce, Hyundai Motor and his team gathered more gy by the year 2045. days ever. According to the exhaustive reports conclud- That's twice the prevalence Company, and other pri- than four thousand people The summit was organ- National Oceanic and ing, "Two things are cer- of pediatric asthma nation- mary business interests from around the world in ized to raise awareness of Atmospheric Association, tain: African American wide and reflects the fact lined up to tell their story San Francisco for three the need to reduce fossil the average temperature advancement and health that African American and about using renewables as days last week to sound the fuel and coal-fired energy across the world's land and are inextricably tied to eco- Latino children suffer dis- their source of energy. alarm: Climate Change is a from our economy and ocean surfaces was 58.69 nomic development and a proportionally in Cleveland Bernard Tyson, Chair- public health issue! continue the worldwide Fahrenheit, or 1.69 degrees clean environment." and communities around man, and CEO of Kaiser Hundreds of people plan to reduce global above the 20th-century The historic gathering this country." announced with prideful protested and disrupted this greenhouse gasses agreed average of 57 degrees and in San Francisco did not Dr.Bolewentontotell exuberance, "Earlier this gathering of environmen- upon during the Paris the continued rise of heat provide any specific plena- a story about a young boy week we announced that talists, policymakers and accord in 2015. on the planet is causing ries or focus on African who was overweight and we now have put additional business executives be- Reducing carbon, fossil extreme weather patterns, Americans; however, there suffering from asthma felt agreements in place to cause – wait for it – the fuel energy and greenhouse unusual fire episodes, and was significant detail on good enough to go outside achieve our commitment of Governor hasn't done gasses is a big deal because poor air quality. impoverished communities but she felt obligated to let being carbon neutral by the enough to decarbonize Cal- scientists, global leaders, Because of the rising around the world, which him know he should check end of 2020." ifornia and reduce fossil and the World Health heat on earth, the United included people of all the air quality and may Summit protestors Nations Framework Con- melanin type. need to reconsider going remain skeptical of Califor- vention on Climate Change Dr. Aparna Bole, Co- out to play due to his poor nia's pledge to eliminate (UNFCCC) released an Chair of Health Care With- health condition. fossil fuel use as they dis- exhaustive report detailing out Harm (HCWH) in While Blacks were rupted traffic and blocked adverse health effects on Cleveland Ohio showed mostly absent from most of one of the entrances at the impoverished communities images of coal-fired plants the plenaries and with very Moscone Center and criti- from around the world and in the Midwest. She made a few African American del- cized Governor Brown's people of color at the top of case to be more cognizant egates, McDonald and the effort. They point to the the list of poor health out- of protecting people of AAEA provide insight into unintended consequence of comes due to climate color and people living in the concerns of the Black the states cap and trade change. poor communities. "Air community in relation to program, proclaiming "it's There’s an old saying in pollution from fossil fuel the entire global effort. a license to pollute" and a the Black community, combustion affects the McDonald writes, "Em- series of new oil drilling “When White folks catch a health of my patients every pirical evidence demon- permits his administration cold, Black folks get pneu- day," she warned, "Particu- strates that humankind's recently approved. monia.” late air pollution from coal emissions lead directly to For his part Brown There are few studies fire power plants can cause smog, acid rain, dirty water defiantly said, "We have a analyzing the effects of cli- exasperated chronic lung and negative human health plan to phase out oil, to mate change focusing conditions like asthma, consequences in America's bring in total clean technol- specifically on the African contribute to morbidity urban, suburban and rural ogy. If they have a better American community, from cardiovascular dis- areas. A measured re- one, let me know." THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-11 Black Women of Los Angeles Represent at this Year’s Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C. This year’s conference uplifted women, millennials and Los Angeles made its mark. By Niele Anderson on public policy issues Tumbling, Barbara Young er some of the country’s Staff Writer affecting Black Americans. Ph.D. and was moderated by greatest leaders, innovators, This year, California Jacquelynn Hawthorne. The and job creators to address The Congressional Rep. Karen Bass an- presentation encouraged the the most pressing issues fac- Black Caucus Foundation, nounced exclusively with audience to be civically ing Black America,” said Inc. (CBCF) recently held its the Sentinel that she is run- engaged and provided tools Senator Kamala D. Harris. 48th Conference in Wash- ning for Caucus chair. She on how to advocate on issues “This year is no exception. I ington D.C. For the first time gave us the announcement and support candidates. look forward to confronting in the foundation’s history, live on Facebook. Rep. LAAWPPI alumni Bar- these issues head on, and two senators — Senator Maxine Waters held her bara Perkins who started the working to create solutions Cory Booker (New Jersey) annual “Young, Gifted and International Black that will lead to lasting and Senator Kamala D. Har- Black” panel with hip-hop Women’s Public Policy change.” COURTESY PHOTO ris (California) served as artist Common and the Forum held her 10th Annual The ALC is the leading (L-R) Dr. Wes Bellamy is the youngest person to ever be honorary co-chairs for the room could be heard chant- Policy forum, which focused elected to the Charlottesville City, Lea Webb founding policy conference on issues 48th Annual Legislative ing, “Auntie Max.” around leadership in a global member of The Black Millennial Convention, Sentinel impacting African Ameri- Conference (ALC). Histori- Los Angeles African Black women’s movement. Communications Specialist Niele Anderson and Jewell cans and the global Black cally, co-chairs have been American Women’s Public Perkins kicked off CBC Jones the youngest elected state house representative in community. Lawmakers, members of the U.S. House Policy Institute (LAAWPPI) week with a reception at the Michigan history. celebrities and concerned of Representatives. and Los Angeles African Haiti Embassy where she citizens attend the confer- The premier conference, American Women Political honored media mogul Cathy and appointed officials in the rights and environmental ence to partake in a plethora which takes place at the Wal- Action Committee Hughes. nation. sustainability, among many of forums on health, educa- ter E. Washington Conven- (LAAAWPAC) joined Other highlights includ- During the five-day con- other topics. Other popular tion, economic empower- tion Center in Washington, forces this year and held its ed the Black Millennium ference, attendees had the panels included “Trump ment, the environment, civic D.C., attracted nearly 10,000 first panel at this year’s con- Political Convention, who opportunity to delve into Impeachment” and “The engagement and more. The people from around the vention. Presenters included: held activities for the first important conversations Negative Effects of Attorney ALC is the largest platform world and is the only event Celestine Palmer, founder of time around the D.C. area. with industry leaders from General Jeff Sessions.” in which the CBCF delivers of its kind in the United both organizations, Ingrid The group members include across the globe on public “The Annual Legislative against its mission to elimi- States. The conference Palmer, Joy Adkinson, some of the youngest health, gender equality, Conference, over nearly five nate the disparities in the offered more than 90 forums Patrice Marshall, Tammy African American elected social mobility, LGBTQ decades, has brought togeth- global Black community. Check with Voter Registrar – Are You Still on the Rolls? BY MARK HEDIN Jacksons (708,099), Washing- signed on have since dropped others and produced a film Crosscheck’s lists will be Ohio’s 12th congressional dis- tons (177,386), Kims out, citing unreliable data. about it, “The Best Democra- denied a vote, though. For one trict. U.S. citizens across the (262,352), Patels (229,973), Nonetheless, it's still in use in cy Money Can Buy.” thing, only 36.4 percent of the In that still undecided country soon will vote on all Lees (693,023) and Parks dozens more. Eight of those Working with data analyst people who were registered to Aug. 7 race, 1,200 votes sepa- 435 seats in the House of Rep- (106,696). state have Senate seats up for Mark Swedlund, Palast found vote even showed up at the rate Republican Troy Balder- resentatives, for 35 U.S. sena- Crosscheck, developed a vote this year in contests that that among states using Cross- polls in 2014. In one survey of son and Democrat Danny tors and three dozen governor- in 2005 by Kansas Secretary are expected to be close: Ari- check, one in six Hispanics, elections between 1960 and O’Connor at press time. ships. The House of Repre- of State Ron Thornburgh as zona, Nevada, Indiana, Mis- one in seven Asian Americans 1995, the United States ranks Ohio has removed almost sentatives and possibly the a free service for participat- souri, West Virginia, Ten- and one in nine African Amer- dead last in the democracies of 200,000 voters from the rolls Senate are up for grabs. ing states, promised to nessee, Ohio and Michigan. icans landed on its list of sus- the world, with an average because they appeared on the Given the high stakes, vot- detect voter fraud by com- And 19 Crosscheck-using pect voters. turnout of 48 percent. Crosscheck lists. ers would do well to check at paring people’s names, states are voting on their gov- “The outcome is discrimi- Would-be voters whose The margin of victory least a month ahead of time social security numbers and ernor for the next four years. natory against minorities,” names are missing from the in the state’s 12th District with their local board of elec- birthdates. Kansas, Nebras- In a 2015 named “The Swedlund says. lists of registered voters will race may ultimately be tions to see if they’re still reg- ka, Iowa and Missouri first Health of State Democracies,” The chief explanation for be given what’s called a “pro- found among the 5,048 istered to vote. This is espe- implemented it in 2006. the Center for American the racial inequity is that eth- visional ballot,” to be tallied if absentee ballots not yet tal- cially true for people of color. During his tenure as Progress, a nonprofit funded nic communities are more the voter is ultimately found to lied and the still uncounted The reason is that millions Kansas’ secretary of state, in part by the Gates Founda- likely to share a surname, such have been wrongly left off the 3,435 provisional ballots. could find their right to vote current GOP gubernatorial tion, Wal-Mart, Ford Founda- as Washington, Lee, Patel or lists. Palast, however, skepti- No matter which of the challenged or taken away candidate Kris Kobach tion and many others, con- Kim, Palast told Ethnic Media cal that many provisional bal- candidates is awarded Ohio’s under suspicion that they’re expanded Crosscheck to 15 cluded that the voters Cross- Services. lots are ever counted, refers to vacant 12th District Congres- trying to vote more than once, states by 2012 and 29 by check tagged for review are Swedlund and Palast them as “placebo ballots.” sional seat based on the largely due to 26 states using 2014 and in 2017, was disproportionately non-White. found that the Crosscheck Voters eager to cast gen- August election, voters will the Interstate Voter Cross- appointed to a leading role in “States participating in the system seems satisfied that if uine ballots, then, might want get another chance to decide check system, which com- the White House’s short-lived Interstate Crosscheck system two people share a common to call their local board of between Balderson and pares lists of voters in different Presidential Advisory Com- risk purging legally registered first and last name, they’re elections well in advance of O’Connor in November. states and challenges the regis- mission on Election Integrity. voters with a significant over- suspect. Differences in their Nov. 6 to be sure that they’ll That’s why voters who tration of those whose names In 2017, of 98 million vot- sampling from communities birthdate, middle initial, be allowed to vote. want to have their voices come up more than once. ing records Crosscheck ana- of color,” it said, citing the Social Security numbers or In 2018’s highly charged heardNov.6,inOhioand For the 1,166,000 people lyzed, it deemed 7.2 million work of journalist Greg Palast, suffixes such as “Jr.” and political environment, individ- elsewhere, should call local in the country who share the potential duplicates, although who’s been studying the U.S. “Sr.” don’t keep registered ual votes may count more than officials ahead of time to surname Garcia, this could be Crosscheck has yet to produce voting system since 2000, for voters off Crosscheck’s lists. ever. Take, for example, the see if any problems have a problem. Likewise for the its first voter fraud conviction. the BBC, al-Jazeera America, Not all seven million peo- recent special election for the come up with their registra- Rodriguezes (1,094,924), Eight states that originally Rolling Stone magazine and ple whose names appear on vacant seat representing tion. Camille Cosby Appears at Judicial Conduct Review Board BY STACY M. BROWN paign on the grounds that he late-1990s political campaign nia rules, When the Board gations do not warrant disci- there is “clear and convinc- NNPA Newswire was going to “get Cosby,” between Castor and O’Neill receives a complaint, the plinary action against the ing evidence” of judicial and received the support of in which Castor supposedly Board’s staff makes a prelimi- accused judge; or misconduct, it may file for- Camille Cosby has filed Cosby accuser Andrea Con- engineered a campaign dirty nary inquiry. During this Authorize a full investiga- mal charges against the an official complaint about standinhiscampaignbid. trick that damaged O’Neill’s stage, you and other witnesses tion to determine if there is accused judge with the her husband’s judge to the “What is happening to professional reputation, may be interviewed, and doc- “clear and convincing evi- Court of Judicial Disci- Judicial Conduct Review Cosby, as bad a man as he Cosby’s motion asserts. uments other than those pro- dence” of misconduct that pline. Board of Pennsylvania. undoubtedly is, should This colored O’Neill’s rul- vided with your complaint warrants disciplinary action When asked today why One week before iconic never happen to anyone in ings against Cosby’s motions, may be reviewed. Once there against the accused judge she’s filing the complaint, comedian Bill Cosby faces America,” Castor said. Green argued because Castor is sufficient information to After a full investigation Cosby said she’s filing it not sentencing in his assault case “I’m 36 years in the jus- was an important witness who conclude the preliminary has been conducted, the onlyonbehalfofBill and just a week after defense tice system, much of it at a testified about why he decided inquiry, the full Board will Board makes another choice: Cosby, “but for all citizens attorneys filed a motion ask- pretty high level and I’m dis- not to prosecute Cosby on the review the complaint. Dismiss the complaint who may one day find ing for Judge Steven T. gusted that any citizen entitled Constand accusations in 2006. At this stage, the Board because there is not “clear themselves in O’Niell’s cor- O’Neill to recuse himself, to the presumption of inno- “During the hearing, generally chooses to: and convincing evidence” rupt courtroom. This judge Camille Cosby arrived in Har- cence has been treated this Judge O’Neill actually took Dismiss the complaint of judicial misconduct; or must be held accountable risburg, Pa., seeking relief. way,” Castor said. over the direct examination of because it is clear that the alle- if the Board believes that for his unethical behavior.” “The public, and Mr. Legal experts also have Mr. Castor, questioning him at Cosby, were entitled to know expressed concern that some length before issuing a about Judge O’Neill’s bias O’Neill refused to rule on ruling that rejected Mr. Cas- before the judge made these whether the 12-year statute of tor’s sworn testimony and rulings,” Camille Cosby said. limitations in the case expired, wrongfully allowed the case “That this judge would thus avoiding any prosecution to proceed,” the Cosby hide his bias and decide that of Cosby. Instead, he sent the lawyers said in a statement. his rival, the former D.A., matter to jurors, who didn’t “There is no way to view could not be trusted to give appear to consider it. the judge’s conduct in this truthful testimony, shows Last week, Cosby’s attor- case as being consistent with that the judge let his own ney Joseph Green filed a the constitutional right to a fair personal feelings override motion aimed at getting trial,” the statement said. Mr. Cosby’s right to a fair O’Neill to recuse himself and “Judge O’Neill must fully trial. If a judge would do this appoint another judge to con- disclose the facts of that feud in a case as high-profile as sider the case. Green argued now. There is no other way to this one, then he cannot be that the case has to go back to correct the injustice that has trusted to be a fair judge for when it started in early 2016 been done.” anyone else either.” when Cosby repeatedly A number of legal experts The former D.A. Bruce sought to get the charges from Philadelphia, Delaware, Castor told NNPA thrown out and the judge to Washington and as far away Newswire that he was “dis- step down. O’Neill repeated- as Sacramento, San Francisco gusted” by the prosecution ly denied his motions. and Winnipeg, Canada, said of Cosby after himself Green said recently un- O’Neill should recuse himself promising the legend years covered facts suggest or at least postpone the Sept. ago that if he sat for a depo- O’Neill was biased against 24 and Sept. 25 sentencing sition and waived his right Cosby from the beginning hearings he’s scheduled. to remain silent, his words due to a long-standing politi- Camille Cosby’s appear- could never be used against cal feud with Castor that the ance at the Judicial Con- him by any future D.A. judge failed to disclose after duct Review Board isn’t The current D.A., Kevin he was assigned the case. insignificant. 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names as follows: for four successive weeks 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). Green Cir 200N, Greenwood Business Name Statement Calvin Deshawn Mitchell to prior to the date set for 40 days after any change S/ Vanita W Nicholas, Owner Village, 80111 must be accompanied by the CITY OF LOS Calvin Deshawn Reed hearing on the petition in in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. The Court orders that all the following newspaper of statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los Red Robin International, The filing of this statement ANGELES persons interested in this general circulation, printed 17913 other than a change Angeles on September 12, Inc. which will do business does not of itself authorize matter appear before this in this county: L.A. Sentinel in the residence address of 2018 in California as Red the use in this state of a court at the hearing indicated Newspaper a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with Robin Burger and Spirits Fictitious Business Name below to show cause, if any, Date: August 16, 2018 Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section Emporiums, 6312 S Fiddler in violation of the rights of $50,000 REWARD NOTICE why the petition for change of Edward B. Moreton, Jr. Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name Green Cir 200N, Greenwood another under Federal, State, The City of Los Angeles name should not be granted. Judge of the Superior Court before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires Village, Co 80111; NV or common law (See Section offers a reward payable at the Any person objecting to the 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from This business is conducted 14411 et seq., Business and discretion of the City Council name changes described CNS-3168714# Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed by: a corporation Professions Code). to one or more persons in above must file a written LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the in the office of the County The registrant commenced Original the sum or sums up to an objection that includes the Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided to transact business under 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4/18 aggregate maximum total sum reasons for the objection at ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section the fictitious business name CNS-3173121# of $50,000 for information least two court days before FOR CHANGE OF NAME does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires or names listed above on LOS ANGELES SENTINEL leading to the identification the matter is scheduled to Case No. ES021511 the use in this state of a 40 days after any change 09/2013 and apprehension of be heard and must appear Superior Court of California, Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the person or persons at the hearing to show cause County of Los Angeles in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT responsible for the DEATH why the petition should not be Petition of: Zhimin Ma for another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change correct. (A registrant who File No. 2018223658 OF BRIAN ANDREW HULL, granted. If no written objection Change of Name or common law (See Section in the residence address of declares as true any material The following person(s) is in the City of Los Angeles. is timely filed, the court may TO ALL INTERESTED 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: On Thursday, June 30, 2016, grant the petition without a PERSONS: Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name 17913 of the Business and 1. Raw Suga Music & at approximately 4:30 p.m., hearing. Petitioner Zhimin Ma filed a Original Statement must be filed Professions code that the Media, 2. Raw Suga Shack 29-year old Brian Andrew Notice of Hearing: petition with this court for a 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/18 before the expiration. Effective registrant knows to be false Studios, 1327 Cabrillo Ave., Hull was crossing the street decree changing names as CNS-3175541# Torrance, CA 90501, County th Date: 11-2-18, Time: 8:30, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious is guilty of a misdemeanor at the intersection of 89 Dept.: M follows: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement punishable by a fine not to of Los Angeles; Mailing Street and Broadway in South The address of the court is Zhimin Ma to Arthur Ma must be accompanied by the exceed one thousand dollars Address: 5314 Keniston Ave, Los Angeles when he was 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, The Court orders that all FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. ($1,000)). Los Angeles, CA 90043 struck by a speeding vehicle, CA 90503-5096 persons interested in this NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement S/ Sarah A Mussetter, Registered owner(s): described as a black Infinity A copy of this Order to Show matter appear before this File No. 2018213328 does not of itself authorize Secretary Lynnette Velasquez, 5314 G20 sedan. The driver of this Cause shall be published at court at the hearing indicated The following person(s) is the use in this state of a Red Robin International, Keniston Ave., Los Angeles, vehicle then fled the scene least once each week for four below to show cause, if any, (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Inc., which will do business CA 90043 without stopping. Mr. Hull was successive weeks prior to why the petition for change of Johnson’s Mini Market, in violation of the rights of in California as Red Robin Michael Young, Sr., 5314 transported to the hospital the date set for hearing on name should not be granted. 11301 Avalon Blvd., Los another under Federal, State, Burger and Spirits Emporiums Keniston Ave., Los Angeles, where he remained until the petition in the following Any person objecting to the Angeles, CA 90061, County or common law (See Section This statement was filed CA 90043 succumbing to his injuries newspaper of general name changes described of LA; Mailing Address: 384 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted on August 5, 2016. To date, circulation, printed in this above must file a written E. 116th St., Los Angeles, Professions Code). Angeles on August 28, 2018 by: a General Partnership the detectives investigating county: The Sentinel objection that includes the CA 90061 Original NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant commenced this crime have not been Date: September 7, 2018 reasons for the objection at Registered owner(s): 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/18 Subdivision (a) of Section to transact business under able to identify the suspect Eric C. Taylor least two court days before Horace Johnson, 384 E. 116th CNS-3175291# 17920, a Fictitious Name the fictitious business name or suspects of this crime, Judge of the Superior Court the matter is scheduled to St., Los Angeles, CA 90061 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement generally expires or names listed above on and believe that a monetary 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/18 be heard and must appear Vera Johnson, 384 E. 116th at the end of five years from 06/2018 reward may compel members CNS-3174024# at the hearing to show cause St., Los Angeles, CA 90061 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the date on which it was filed I declare that all information of the public to provide LOS ANGELES SENTINEL why the petition should not be This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County in this statement is true and information related to his granted. If no written objection by: A Married Couple File No. 2018230080 Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who death. The person or persons ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE is timely filed, the court may The registrant commenced The following person(s) is in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material responsible for this crime FOR CHANGE OF NAME grant the petition without a to transact business under (are) doing business as: 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section represent an ongoing threat to Case No. YS030407 hearing. the fictitious business name The Crown Ent., 51 E 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and the safety of the people of Los Superior Court of California, Notice of Hearing: or names listed above on Terrace St., Altadena, CA in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the Angeles. Unless withdrawn or County of Los Angeles Date: October 16, 2018, Time: 07/1976 91001, County of LA; Mailing statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false paid by City Council action, Petition of: Bertram Nweke for 8:30 a.m., Dept.: NCG-E I declare that all information Address: 312 S. Beverly Dr., 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor this offer of reward shall Change of Name The address of the court is in this statement is true and #6192, Beverly Hills, CA in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to terminate on, and have no TO ALL INTERESTED 600 East Broadway, Glendale, correct. (A registrant who 90212 a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars effect after, MARCH 8, 2019. PERSONS: CA 91206 declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). The provisions of payment Petitioner Bertram Nweke A copy of this Order to Show matter pursuant to Section Morgan Lee Poindexter, 51 Statement must be filed S/ Lynnette Velasquez, and all other considerations filed a petition with this court Cause shall be published at 17913 of the Business and E Terrace St., Altadena, CA before the expiration. Effective General Partner shall be governed by Chapter for a decree changing names least once each week for four Professions code that the 91001 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed 12 of Division 19 of the as follows: successive weeks prior to registrant knows to be false James Willie Poindexter Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of Los LAAC Code, as amended Bertram Nweke to Bertram the date set for hearing on is guilty of a misdemeanor III, 259 Fieldcrest St., Ann must be accompanied by the Angeles on September 4, by Ordinance Nos. 158157 Chukwudi Nweke the petition in the following punishable by a fine not to Harbor, MI 48103 Affidavit of Identity form. 2018 and 166666. This offer shall The Court orders that all newspaper of general exceed one thousand dollars Robert Joiner, 312 S. Beverly The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with be given upon the condition persons interested in this circulation, printed in this ($1,000)). Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212 does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section that all claimants provide matter appear before this county: LA Sentinel S/ Horace Johnson, Husband This business is conducted the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name continued cooperation within court at the hearing indicated Date: August 20, 2018 This statement was filed by: a General Partnership Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires the criminal justice system below to show cause, if any, DARRELL MAVIS with the County Clerk of Los The registrant commenced in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from relative to this case and is why the petition for change of Judge of the Superior Court Angeles on August 22, 2018 to transact business under the date on which it was filed 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 another under Federal, State, not available to public officers name should not be granted. NOTICE-In accordance with the fictitious business name or common law (See Section in the office of the County or employees of the City, Any person objecting to the CNS-3168710# Subdivision (a) of Section or names listed above on Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and their families, persons in name changes described 17920, a Fictitious Name 09/2018 Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section law enforcement or persons above must file a written Statement generally expires I declare that all information Amended Filing 17920, where it expires whose misconduct prompted objection that includes the at the end of five years from in this statement is true and 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/18 40 days after any change this reward. If you have any reasons for the objection at the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who CNS-3175091# in the facts set forth in the information regarding this least two court days before FICTITIOUS in the office of the County declares as true any material LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section case, please call the Los the matter is scheduled to Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change Angeles Police Department at be heard and must appear BUSINESS in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of 1-877-LAWFULL, 24 hours. at the hearing to show cause NAMES 17920, where it expires Professions code that the NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new C. F. No. 18-0010-s27 why the petition should not be 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false File No. 2018232013 Fictitious Business Name 9/20/18 granted. If no written objection in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor The following person(s) is Statement must be filed CNS-3172060# is timely filed, the court may statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL grant the petition without a 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars (1) PVJOBS, (2) PV JOBS, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious hearing. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of ($1,000)). 4112 S. Main St., Los Business Name Statement $50,000 REWARD NOTICE Notice of Hearing: NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new S/ Morgan Lee Poindexter, Angeles, CA 90037, County must be accompanied by the The City of Los Angeles Date: 11-9-18, Time: 8:30 File No. 2018225184 Fictitious Business Name Partner of Los Angeles Affidavit of Identity form. offers a reward payable at the a.m., Dept.: M The following person(s) is Statement must be filed This statement was filed Articles of Incorporation or The filing of this statement discretion of the City Council The address of the court is (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Los Organization Number: AI does not of itself authorize to one or more persons in 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, Nettes Culinary Pleasure, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on September 11, #ON: 2104035 the use in this state of a the sum or sums up to an CA 90503 14126 Cordary 2, Business Name Statement 2018 Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name aggregate maximum total sum A copy of this Order to Show Hawthorne, CA 90250, must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with Playa Vista Job Opportunities in violation of the rights of of $50,000 for information Cause shall be published at County of LA Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section and Business Services, 4112 another under Federal, State, leading to the identification least once each week for four Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA or common law (See Section and apprehension of the successive weeks prior to Antoinette Lee, 1736 Lamesa does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires 90037; CA 14411 et seq., Business and person or persons responsible the date set for hearing on Oak Drive, San Dimas, CA the use in this state of a at the end of five years from This business is conducted Professions Code). for the DEATH OF MAURLAN the petition in the following 91773 Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed by: a Corporation Original MCFIELD, in the City of Los newspaper of general This business is conducted in violation of the rights of in the office of the County The registrant commenced 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4/18 Angeles. On Friday, August circulation, printed in this by: an individual another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided to transact business under CNS-3173116# 25, 2017, at approximately county: Los Angeles Sentinel The registrant commenced or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section the fictitious business name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 12:30 p.m., Maurian McField Date: August 31, 2018 to transact business under 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires or names listed above on was in Martin Luther King, ERIC C. TAYLOR the fictitious business name Professions Code). 40 days after any change 09/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Jr. Park when an unknown Judge of the Superior Court or names listed above on Original in the facts set forth in the I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT male suspect approached 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4/18 05/2011 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/18 statement pursuant to Section in this statement is true and File No. 2018213619 her with a blunt object CNS-3172172# I declare that all information CNS-3175532# 17913 other than a change correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is and began hitting her. The LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of declares as true any material (are) doing business as: suspect struck her multiple correct. (A registrant who a registered owner. A new matter pursuant to Section Pizza Bandit, 6201 Whittier times causing severe injuries ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name 17913 of the Business and Blvd. #6, Los Angeles, CA before fleeing the scene. Ms. FOR CHANGE OF NAME matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed Professions code that the 90022, County of LA McField was later transported Case No. BS174909 17913 of the Business and File No. 2018230372 before the expiration. Effective registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): to the hospital where she Superior Court of California, Professions code that the The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious is guilty of a misdemeanor Yovany Balbuena, 154 W remained until succumbing County of Los Angeles registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement punishable by a fine not to 77th, Los Angeles, CA 90003 to her injuries on June 11, Petition of: Heidi Judit Juan is guilty of a misdemeanor Bubbles Yummy Eats, 1030 must be accompanied by the exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted 2018. To date, the detectives for Change of Name punishable by a fine not to W. 91st St., Los Angeles, CA Affidavit of Identity form. ($1,000)). by: an Individual investigating this crime have TO ALL INTERESTED exceed one thousand dollars 90044, County of LA The filing of this statement S/ Erik L. Miller, Managing The registrant commenced not been able to identify the PERSONS: ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize Member to transact business under suspect, and believe that a Petitioner Heidi Judit Juan S/ Antoinette Lee, Owner Olvayja Trafaye Fleming, the use in this state of a Playa Vista Job Opportunities the fictitious business name monetary reward may compel filed a petition with this court This statement was filed 1030 W. 91st St., Los Fictitious Business Name and Business Services or names listed above on member of the public to for a decree changing names with the County Clerk of Los Angeles, CA 90044 in violation of the rights of This statement was filed 08/2018 provide information on this as follows: Angeles on September 5, This business is conducted another under Federal, State, with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information crime. The person or persons Heidi Judit Juan to Heidi 2018 by: an individual or common law (See Section Angeles on September 12, in this statement is true and responsible for this crime Juarez NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant commenced 14411 et seq., Business and 2018 correct. (A registrant who represent an ongoing threat to The Court orders that all Subdivision (a) of Section to transact business under Professions Code). NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material the safety of the people of Los persons interested in this 17920, a Fictitious Name the fictitious business name Original Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Angeles. Unless withdrawn or matter appear before this Statement generally expires or names listed above on 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/18 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and paid by City Council action, court at the hearing indicated at the end of five years from 08/2018 CNS-3175287# Statement generally expires Professions code that the this offer of reward shall below to show cause, if any, the date on which it was filed I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false terminate on, and have no why the petition for change of in the office of the County in this statement is true and the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor effect after, MARCH 8, 2019.. name should not be granted. Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to The provisions of payment Any person objecting to the in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars and all other considerations name changes described 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section File No. 2018228773 in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). shall be governed by Chapter above must file a written 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is 17920, where it expires S/ Yovany Balbuena, Owner 12 of Division 19 of the objection that includes the in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the (are) doing business as: 40 days after any change This statement was filed LAAC Code, as amended reasons for the objection at statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false Diversity Compliance in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los by Ordinance Nos. 158157 least two court days before 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor Consultants, 3853 Olmsted statement pursuant to Section Angeles on August 23, 2018 and 166666. This offer shall the matter is scheduled to in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with be given upon the condition be heard and must appear a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars 90008, County of LA; Mailing in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section that all claimants provide at the hearing to show cause Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). Address: 10401-106 Venice a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name continued cooperation within why the petition should not be Statement must be filed S/ Olvayja Trafaye Fleming, Blvd. #324, Los Angeles, CA Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires the criminal justice system granted. If no written objection before the expiration. Effective Owner 90034 Statement must be filed at the end of five years from relative to this case and is is timely filed, the court may January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed Registered owner(s): before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed not available to public officers grant the petition without a Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of Los Crystal Dacosta, 3853 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County or employees of the City, hearing. must be accompanied by the Angeles on September 11, Olmsted Avenue, Los Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided their families, persons in Notice of Hearing: Affidavit of Identity form. 2018 Angeles, CA 90008 must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section law enforcement or persons Date: October 30 2018, Time: The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires whose misconduct prompted 10:30 A.M., Dept.: 44, Room: does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section by: an individual The filing of this statement 40 days after any change this reward. If you have any 418 the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant commenced to does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the information regarding this The address of the court Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires transact business under the the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section case, please call the Los is 111 N. Hill Street, Los in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from fictitious business name or Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Angeles Police Department at Angeles, CA 90012 another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed names listed above on N/A in violation of the rights of in the residence address of 1-877-LAWFULL, 24 hours. A copy of this Order to Show or common law (See Section in the office of the County I declare that all information another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new C. F. No. 18-0010-s25 Cause shall be published 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided in this statement is true and or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name 9/20/18 at least once each week Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed CNS-3172057# for four successive weeks Original 17920, where it expires declares as true any material before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). prior to the date set for 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/18 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious hearing on the petition in CNS-3175544# in the facts set forth in the 17913 of the Business and 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/18 Business Name Statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO the following newspaper of statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the CNS-3175083# must be accompanied by the THE general circulation, printed in 17913 other than a change registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. CITY OF LOS ANGELES this county: The Los Angeles FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor The filing of this statement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Sentinel NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize that for the past three years, Date: August 27, 2018 File No. 2018231630 Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a there remained unclaimed Edward B. Moreton, Jr The following person(s) is Statement must be filed ($1,000)). File No. 2018225138 Fictitious Business Name with the Police Department of Judge of the Superior Court (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective S/ Crystal Dacosta, Owner The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of the City of Los Angeles monies 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27/18 (1) Partners In Parenting, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, held in the account known as CNS-3169702# (2) Partners In Supported Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of Los Dawkins Realty, 5454 8th or common law (See Section the “UNCLAIMED MONIES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Living, (3) Partners In must be accompanied by the Angeles on September 10, Ave, Los Angeles, CA 14411 et seq., Business and SEIZED INCIDENTAL TO Employment Development, Affidavit of Identity form. 2018 90043, County of LA Professions Code). ARREST TRUST FUND” ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (4) Partners In Independent The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with Registered owner(s): Original which were seized between FOR CHANGE OF NAME Living, 2425 E. Slauson Ave. does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section Clinton Carl Cope, 5454 8th 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4/18 April 3, 2015 and July 2, 2015. Case No. BS174897 #211, Huntington Park, CA the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043 CNS-3173103# The amount of the unclaimed Superior Court of California, 90255, County of LA Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL monies is: County of Los Angeles Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from by: an Individual $343,631.66 Petition of: Jasmin Briana Parenthood Partners and another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed The registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Claims for return of these Joseph for Change of Name Family Services LLC, 2425 or common law (See Section in the office of the County transact business under the NAME STATEMENT monies held must be filed TO ALL INTERESTED E. Slauson Ave. #211, 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided fictitious business name or File No. 2018221626 with the City of Los Angeles PERSONS: Huntington Park, CA 90255; Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section names listed above on N/A The following person(s) is Office of the City Clerk, Room Petitioner Jasmin Briana CA Original 17920, where it expires I declare that all information (are) doing business as: 395 City Hall, 200 North Joseph filed a petition with this This business is conducted 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/18 40 days after any change in this statement is true and Shane Bicycle Restoration Spring Street, Los Angeles, court for a decree changing by: a Limited Liability CNS-3175294# in the facts set forth in the correct. (A registrant who & Repair, 240 W. 111th St, CA 90012 BEFORE Tuesday, names as follows: Company LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section declares as true any material Unit 5, Los Angeles, CA November 6, 2018. Jasmin Briana Joseph to The registrant commenced 17913 other than a change matter pursuant to Section 90061, County of LA THE AFORESAID MONIES Jasmin Briana Joseph- to transact business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): WILL BECOME PROPERTY Chazan the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new Professions code that the Shane Anthony Wayne OF THE CITY OF LOS The Court orders that all or names listed above on File No. 2018231809 Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false Gansterer, 240 W. 111th ANGELES ON NOVEMBER persons interested in this 09/2018 The following person(s) is Statement must be filed is guilty of a misdemeanor St Unit5, Los Angeles, CA 6, 2018 matter appear before this I declare that all information (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to 90061; CA DATED: AUGUST 29, 2018 court at the hearing indicated in this statement is true and Nicholas Dance Studio, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted CLAIRE BARTELS, CITY below to show cause, if any, correct. (A registrant who 4273 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Business Name Statement ($1,000)). by: an Individual TREASURER OFFICE OF why the petition for change of declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90043, County must be accompanied by the S/ Clinton Carl Cope, Owner The registrant commenced to FINANCE CITY OF LOS name should not be granted. matter pursuant to Section of LA; Mailing Address: 4859 Affidavit of Identity form. This statement was filed transact business under the ANGELES Any person objecting to the 17913 of the Business and Slauson Ave., #269, Los The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of Los fictitious business name or 9/13, 9/20/18 name changes described Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90056 does not of itself authorize Angeles on September 5, names listed above on N/A CNS-3170238# above must file a written registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a 2018 objection that includes the is guilty of a misdemeanor Vanita W Nicholas, 4859 Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and reasons for the objection at punishable by a fine not to Slauson Ave., #269, Los in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who least two court days before exceed one thousand dollars Angeles, CA 90056 another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material the matter is scheduled to ($1,000)). This business is conducted or common law (See Section Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section CIVIL be heard and must appear S/ Angel Vladimir Dominguez, by: an Individual 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and at the hearing to show cause Managing Member The registrant commenced Professions Code). the date on which it was filed Professions code that the why the petition should not be Parenthood Partners and to transact business under Original in the office of the County registrant knows to be false granted. If no written objection Family Services LLC the fictitious business name 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/18 Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE is timely filed, the court may This statement was filed or names listed above on CNS-3175276# in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to FOR CHANGE OF NAME grant the petition without a with the County Clerk of Los 09/2018 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars Case No. YS030413 hearing. Angeles on September 12, I declare that all information 40 days after any change ($1,000)). Superior Court of California, Notice of Hearing: 2018 in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the S/ Shane Anthony Wayne County of Los Angeles Date: October 23, 2018, Time: NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section Gansterer, Owner Petition of: Calvin Deshawn 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, Room: Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material File No. 2018 217569 17913 other than a change This statement was filed Reed for Change of Name 418 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los TO ALL INTERESTED The address of the court is Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new Angeles on August 31, 2018 PERSONS: 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, at the end of five years from Professions code that the Red Robin Gourmet Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with Petitioner Calvin Deshawn CA 90012 the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false Burgers & Brews, 428 Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section Reed filed a petition with this A copy of this Order to Show in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor Plaza Dr., West Covina, CA before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name court for a decree changing Cause shall be published Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to 91790, County of LA; Mailing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires at least once each week in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Address: 6312 S Fiddler at the end of five years from

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Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices the date on which it was filed Registered owner(s): a registered owner. A new correct. (A registrant who does not of itself authorize punishable by a fine not to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the office of the County Shecara Vardiman, 1551 S. Fictitious Business Name declares as true any material the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars NAME STATEMENT Clerk, except, as provided Genesee Ave, Los Angeles, Statement must be filed matter pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). File No. 2018207826 in Subdivision (b) of Section CA 90019 before the expiration. Effective 17913 of the Business and in violation of the rights of S/ Mary Carreon, Owner The following person(s) is 17920, where it expires This business is conducted January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Professions code that the another under Federal, State, This statement was filed (are) doing business as: 40 days after any change by: An Individual Business Name Statement registrant knows to be false or common law (See Section with the County Clerk of Los Next Pype, 5919 Malabar St. in the facts set forth in the The registrant commenced must be accompanied by the is guilty of a misdemeanor 14411 et seq., Business and Angeles on August 24, 2018 Apt. #19, Huntington Park, statement pursuant to Section to transact business under Affidavit of Identity form. punishable by a fine not to Professions Code). NOTICE-In accordance with CA 90255, County of LA 17913 other than a change the fictitious business name The filing of this statement exceed one thousand dollars Original Subdivision (a) of Section Registered owner(s): in the residence address of or names listed above on does not of itself authorize ($1,000)). 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 17920, a Fictitious Name Juan Manuel Martinon, a registered owner. A new 08/2018 the use in this state of a S/ Jeremy Christian-Blue CNS-3168630# Statement generally expires 5919 Malabar St. Apt. 19, Fictitious Business Name I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name Manning, Owner LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the end of five years from Huntington Park, CA 90255 Statement must be filed in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of This statement was filed the date on which it was filed This business is conducted before the expiration. Effective correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the office of the County by: an individual January 1, 2014, the Fictitious declares as true any material or common law (See Section Angeles on August 21, 2018 NAME STATEMENT Clerk, except, as provided The registrant commenced to Business Name Statement matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2018199343 in Subdivision (b) of Section transact business under the must be accompanied by the 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is 17920, where it expires fictitious business name or Affidavit of Identity form. Professions code that the Original 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: 40 days after any change names listed above on N/A The filing of this statement registrant knows to be false 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27/18 Statement generally expires Ornamental Iron Works 1, in the facts set forth in the I declare that all information does not of itself authorize is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3170538# at the end of five years from 11221 S. Alameda Street, statement pursuant to Section in this statement is true and the use in this state of a punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date on which it was filed Los Angeles, CA 90059, 17913 other than a change correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars in the office of the County County of LA; Mailing in the residence address of declares as true any material in violation of the rights of ($1,000)). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk, except, as provided Address: 15528 Taloga St., a registered owner. A new matter pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, S/ Shecara Vardiman, Owner NAME STATEMENT in Subdivision (b) of Section Hacienda Hgts, CA 91745 Fictitious Business Name 17913 of the Business and or common law (See Section This statement was filed File No. 2018208225 17920, where it expires Registered owner(s): Statement must be filed Professions code that the 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of Los The following person(s) is 40 days after any change Daniel A. Vasquez, 11221 S. before the expiration. Effective registrant knows to be false Professions Code). Angeles on August 27, 2018 (are) doing business as: in the facts set forth in the Alameda Street, Los Angeles, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious is guilty of a misdemeanor Original NOTICE-In accordance with (1) Meology Clothing, (2) statement pursuant to Section CA 90059 Business Name Statement punishable by a fine not to 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4/18 Subdivision (a) of Section Meology Boutique, 1704 17913 other than a change This business is conducted must be accompanied by the exceed one thousand dollars CNS-3173094# 17920, a Fictitious Name W Manchester Ave., Los in the residence address of by: an individual Affidavit of Identity form. ($1,000)). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement generally expires Angeles, CA 90047, County a registered owner. A new The registrant commenced to The filing of this statement S/ Juan Manuel Martinon, at the end of five years from of LA; Mailing Address: P.O. Fictitious Business Name transact business under the does not of itself authorize Owner FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the date on which it was filed Box 18362, Los Angeles, CA Statement must be filed fictitious business name or the use in this state of a This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County 90018 before the expiration. Effective names listed above on N/A Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los File No. 2018214859 Clerk, except, as provided Registered owner(s): January 1, 2014, the Fictitious I declare that all information in violation of the rights of Angeles on August 16, 2018 The following person(s) is in Subdivision (b) of Section Melondy Alsobrook, 4053 Business Name Statement in this statement is true and another under Federal, State, NOTICE-In accordance with (are) doing business as: 17920, where it expires Sungate Drive, Palmdale, CA must be accompanied by the correct. (A registrant who or common law (See Section Subdivision (a) of Section Delectable Delights, 1702 40 days after any change 93551 Affidavit of Identity form. declares as true any material 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name S. Robertson Blvd Suite in the facts set forth in the This business is conducted The filing of this statement matter pursuant to Section Professions Code). Statement generally expires 167, Los Angeles, CA statement pursuant to Section by: an individual does not of itself authorize 17913 of the Business and Original at the end of five years from 90035, County of LA; Mailing 17913 other than a change The registrant commenced the use in this state of a Professions code that the 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 the date on which it was filed Address: 8523 Saturn St, Los in the residence address of to transact business under Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false CNS-3168549# in the office of the County Angeles, CA 90035 a registered owner. A new the fictitious business name in violation of the rights of is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on another under Federal, State, punishable by a fine not to in Subdivision (b) of Section Toya Matthews Brown, 8523 Statement must be filed 08/2018 or common law (See Section exceed one thousand dollars FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, where it expires Saturn St, Los Angeles, CA before the expiration. Effective I declare that all information 14411 et seq., Business and ($1,000)). NAME STATEMENT 40 days after any change 90035 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in this statement is true and Professions Code). S/ Daniel A. Vasquez, Owner File No. 2018214412 in the facts set forth in the This business is conducted Business Name Statement correct. (A registrant who Original This statement was filed The following person(s) is statement pursuant to Section by: An Individual must be accompanied by the declares as true any material 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 with the County Clerk of Los (are) doing business as: 17913 other than a change The registrant commenced to Affidavit of Identity form. matter pursuant to Section CNS-3168643# Angeles on August 7, 2018 1st Home For You, 10617 in the residence address of transact business under the The filing of this statement 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE-In accordance with La Vina Lane, Whittier, CA a registered owner. A new fictitious business name or does not of itself authorize Professions code that the Subdivision (a) of Section 90604, County of LA Fictitious Business Name names listed above on N/A the use in this state of a registrant knows to be false FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, a Fictitious Name Registered owner(s): Statement must be filed I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor NAME STATEMENT Statement generally expires 1st Home For You, LLC, before the expiration. Effective in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of punishable by a fine not to File No. 2018208850 at the end of five years from 10617 La Vina Lane, Whittier, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, exceed one thousand dollars The following person(s) is the date on which it was filed CA 90604; CA Business Name Statement declares as true any material or common law (See Section ($1,000)). (are) doing business as: in the office of the County This business is conducted by: must be accompanied by the matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and S/ Melondy Alsobrook, Owner The Impact Project, 4601 Clerk, except, as provided a Limited Liability Company Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). This statement was filed 10th Ave., Los Angeles, CA in Subdivision (b) of Section The registrant commenced The filing of this statement Professions code that the Original with the County Clerk of Los 90043, County of LA 17920, where it expires to transact business under does not of itself authorize registrant knows to be false 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27/18 Angeles on August 16, 2018 Registered owner(s): 40 days after any change the fictitious business name the use in this state of a is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3170555# NOTICE-In accordance with Ladiamond Seikoy Moseley, in the facts set forth in the or names listed above on Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Subdivision (a) of Section 4601 10th Ave., Los Angeles, statement pursuant to Section 08/2018 in violation of the rights of exceed one thousand dollars 17920, a Fictitious Name CA 90043 17913 other than a change I declare that all information another under Federal, State, ($1,000)). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement generally expires Avette Courtney, 8549 in the residence address of in this statement is true and or common law (See Section S/ Toya Matthews Brown, NAME STATEMENT at the end of five years from Wilshire Blvd., #292, Beverly a registered owner. A new correct. (A registrant who 14411 et seq., Business and Owner File No. 2018 213608 the date on which it was filed Hills, CA 90211 Fictitious Business Name declares as true any material Professions Code). This statement was filed The following person(s) is in the office of the County Wydney Thomas, 1728 Statement must be filed matter pursuant to Section Original with the County Clerk of Los (are) doing business as: Clerk, except, as provided Rondon Court, Atlanta, GA before the expiration. Effective 17913 of the Business and 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 Angeles on August 24, 2018 1. Saucee, 2. Saucee in Subdivision (b) of Section 30316 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Professions code that the CNS-3168507# NOTICE-In accordance with Boutique, 856 Orange 17920, where it expires This business is conducted Business Name Statement registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Subdivision (a) of Section Grove Ave., San Fernando, 40 days after any change by: a General Partnership must be accompanied by the is guilty of a misdemeanor 17920, a Fictitious Name CA 91340 , County of LA in the facts set forth in the The registrant commenced Affidavit of Identity form. punishable by a fine not to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement generally expires Registered owner(s): statement pursuant to Section to transact business under The filing of this statement exceed one thousand dollars NAME STATEMENT at the end of five years from Karen Saucedo, 4121 17913 other than a change the fictitious business name does not of itself authorize ($1,000)). File No. 2018177076 the date on which it was filed Mercury Ave., Los Angeles, in the residence address of or names listed above on the use in this state of a S/ Cynthia H Stephens, CEO The following person(s) is in the office of the County CA 90031 a registered owner. A new 08/2018 Fictitious Business Name 1st Home For You, LLC (are) doing business as: Clerk, except, as provided Alejandra Saucedo, 856 Fictitious Business Name I declare that all information in violation of the rights of This statement was filed The Scissors Clinic in Subdivision (b) of Section Orange Grove Ave., San Statement must be filed in this statement is true and another under Federal, State, with the County Clerk of Los Sharpening Service, 1022 N. 17920, where it expires Fernando, CA 91340 before the expiration. Effective correct. (A registrant who or common law (See Section Angeles on August 23, 2018 LaBrea Ave, Inglewood CA 40 days after any change This business is conducted January 1, 2014, the Fictitious declares as true any material 14411 et seq., Business and NOTICE-In accordance with 90302, County of LA; Mailing in the facts set forth in the by: a General Partnership Business Name Statement matter pursuant to Section Professions Code). Subdivision (a) of Section Address: statement pursuant to Section The registrant commenced must be accompanied by the 17913 of the Business and Original 17920, a Fictitious Name Articles of Incorporation or 17913 other than a change to transact business under Affidavit of Identity form. Professions code that the 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 Statement generally expires Organization Number: AI in the residence address of the fictitious business name The filing of this statement registrant knows to be false CNS-3168600# at the end of five years from #ON: a registered owner. A new or names listed above on does not of itself authorize is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date on which it was filed Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name 08/2018 the use in this state of a punishable by a fine not to in the office of the County Daryl Thompson, 1900 Statement must be filed I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk, except, as provided E Ocean Blvd #801, Long before the expiration. Effective in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of ($1,000)). NAME STATEMENT in Subdivision (b) of Section Beach CA 90802 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, S/ Ladiamond Seikoy File No. 2018208102 17920, where it expires This business is conducted Business Name Statement declares as true any material or common law (See Section Moseley, Partner The following person(s) is 40 days after any change by: an Individual must be accompanied by the matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and This statement was filed (are) doing business as: in the facts set forth in the The registrant commenced to Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). with the County Clerk of Los N.D. Brown Enterprises, statement pursuant to Section transact business under the The filing of this statement Professions code that the Original Angeles on August 17, 2018 1702 S. Robertson Blvd., 17913 other than a change fictitious business name or does not of itself authorize registrant knows to be false 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27/18 NOTICE-In accordance with Suite #167, Los Angeles, CA in the residence address of names listed above on N/A the use in this state of a is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3170523# Subdivision (a) of Section 90035, County of LA a registered owner. A new I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of exceed one thousand dollars Statement generally expires Toya Matthews Brown, 8523 Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, ($1,000)). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from Saturn St., Los Angeles, CA before the expiration. Effective declares as true any material or common law (See Section S/ Alejandra Saucedo, Owner NAME STATEMENT the date on which it was filed 90035 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and This statement was filed File No. 2018211812 in the office of the County This business is conducted Business Name Statement 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). with the County Clerk of Los The following person(s) is Clerk, except, as provided by: an Individual must be accompanied by the Professions code that the Original Angeles on August 23, 2018 (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section The registrant commenced to Affidavit of Identity form. registrant knows to be false 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4/18 NOTICE-In accordance with The Art Of Hair Company, 17920, where it expires transact business under the The filing of this statement is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3173091# Subdivision (a) of Section 3757 Rutherford Court, 40 days after any change fictitious business name or does not of itself authorize punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name Inglewood, CA 90305, in the facts set forth in the names listed above on N/A the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars Statement generally expires County of LA statement pursuant to Section I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from Registered owner(s): 17913 other than a change in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of S/ Daryl Thompson, Owner NAME STATEMENT the date on which it was filed Denisha L. Randle, 3757 in the residence address of correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, This statement was filed File No. 2018214861 in the office of the County Rutherford Court, Inglewood, a registered owner. A new declares as true any material or common law (See Section with the County Clerk of Los The following person(s) is Clerk, except, as provided CA 90305; CA Fictitious Business Name matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and Angeles on July 18, 2018 (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section This business is conducted Statement must be filed 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). NOTICE-In accordance with Chic Chauffeur, 1702 17920, where it expires by: an Individual before the expiration. Effective Professions code that the Original Subdivision (a) of Section S. Robertson Blvd, Los 40 days after any change The registrant commenced to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious registrant knows to be false 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 17920, a Fictitious Name Angeles, CA 90035, County in the facts set forth in the transact business under the Business Name Statement is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3168536# Statement generally expires of LA; Mailing Address: 8523 statement pursuant to Section fictitious business name or must be accompanied by the punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the end of five years from Saturn St., Los Angeles, CA 17913 other than a change names listed above on N/A Affidavit of Identity form. exceed one thousand dollars the date on which it was filed 90035 in the residence address of I declare that all information The filing of this statement ($1,000)). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the office of the County Registered owner(s): a registered owner. A new in this statement is true and does not of itself authorize S/ Toya Matthews Brown, NAME STATEMENT Clerk, except, as provided Toya Matthews Brown, 1702 Fictitious Business Name correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a Owner File No. 2018208216 in Subdivision (b) of Section S. Robertson Blvd Suite #167, Statement must be filed declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed The following person(s) is 17920, where it expires Los Angeles, CA 90035 before the expiration. Effective matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of with the County Clerk of Los (are) doing business as: 40 days after any change This business is conducted January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 of the Business and another under Federal, State, Angeles on August 16, 2018 Pages Worldwide, 12114 in the facts set forth in the by: an Individual Business Name Statement Professions code that the or common law (See Section NOTICE-In accordance with South Broadway, Los statement pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to must be accompanied by the registrant knows to be false 14411 et seq., Business and Subdivision (a) of Section Angeles, CA 90061, County 17913 other than a change transact business under the Affidavit of Identity form. is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). 17920, a Fictitious Name of LA in the residence address of fictitious business name or The filing of this statement punishable by a fine not to Original Statement generally expires Registered owner(s): a registered owner. A new names listed above on N/A does not of itself authorize exceed one thousand dollars 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 at the end of five years from Ebenezer Daniel Anfo, Fictitious Business Name I declare that all information the use in this state of a ($1,000)). CNS-3168640# the date on which it was filed 12114 South Broadway, Los Statement must be filed in this statement is true and Fictitious Business Name S/ Denisha L. Randle, Owner LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the office of the County Angeles, CA 90061 before the expiration. Effective correct. (A registrant who in violation of the rights of This statement was filed Clerk, except, as provided This business is conducted January 1, 2014, the Fictitious declares as true any material another under Federal, State, with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in Subdivision (b) of Section by: an individual Business Name Statement matter pursuant to Section or common law (See Section Angeles on August 21, 2018 NAME STATEMENT 17920, where it expires The registrant commenced must be accompanied by the 17913 of the Business and 14411 et seq., Business and NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2018210487 40 days after any change to transact business under Affidavit of Identity form. Professions code that the Professions Code). Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is in the facts set forth in the the fictitious business name The filing of this statement registrant knows to be false Original 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: statement pursuant to Section or names listed above on does not of itself authorize is guilty of a misdemeanor 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27/18 Statement generally expires A Little Help, 2617 W. 82nd 17913 other than a change 06/2018 the use in this state of a punishable by a fine not to CNS-3170550# at the end of five years from Street, Inglewood, CA in the residence address of I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date on which it was filed 90305, County of LA a registered owner. A new in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of ($1,000)). in the office of the County Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, S/ Toya Matthews Brown, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk, except, as provided Raquel Teri Jamerson, 2617 Statement must be filed declares as true any material or common law (See Section Owner NAME STATEMENT in Subdivision (b) of Section W. 82nd Street, Inglew, CA before the expiration. Effective matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and This statement was filed File No. 2018205858 17920, where it expires 90305; CA January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). with the County Clerk of Los The following person(s) is 40 days after any change This business is conducted Business Name Statement Professions code that the Original Angeles on August 24, 2018 (are) doing business as: in the facts set forth in the by: an individual must be accompanied by the registrant knows to be false 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/20/18 NOTICE-In accordance with JM Drafting Service, 2120 statement pursuant to Section The registrant commenced Affidavit of Identity form. is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3161365# Subdivision (a) of Section S. Sycamore Ave., Los 17913 other than a change to transact business under The filing of this statement punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name Angeles, CA 90016, County in the residence address of the fictitious business name does not of itself authorize exceed one thousand dollars Statement generally expires of LA a registered owner. A new or names listed above on the use in this state of a ($1,000)). at the end of five years from Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name 08/2018 Fictitious Business Name S/ Ebenezer Daniel Anfo, the date on which it was filed Joon Mike Yeo, 2120 S. Statement must be filed I declare that all information in violation of the rights of Owner in the office of the County Sycamore Ave., Los Angeles, before the expiration. Effective in this statement is true and another under Federal, State, This statement was filed GOVERNMENT Clerk, except, as provided CA 90016 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious correct. (A registrant who or common law (See Section with the County Clerk of Los in Subdivision (b) of Section This business is conducted Business Name Statement declares as true any material 14411 et seq., Business and Angeles on August 16, 2018 17920, where it expires by: an Individual must be accompanied by the matter pursuant to Section Professions Code). NOTICE-In accordance with 40 days after any change The registrant commenced Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 of the Business and Original Subdivision (a) of Section Notice is given that proposals in the facts set forth in the to transact business under The filing of this statement Professions code that the 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 17920, a Fictitious Name for the Local Targeted Worker statement pursuant to Section the fictitious business name does not of itself authorize registrant knows to be false CNS-3168554# Statement generally expires Hire Program Monitoring 17913 other than a change or names listed above on the use in this state of a is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the end of five years from and Business Utilization in the residence address of 05/2011 Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to the date on which it was filed Tracking System and Related a registered owner. A new I declare that all information in violation of the rights of exceed one thousand dollars FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the office of the County Services (BRC0000004), will Fictitious Business Name in this statement is true and another under Federal, State, ($1,000)). NAME STATEMENT Clerk, except, as provided be received by the County of Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who or common law (See Section S/ Raquel Teri Jamerson, File No. 2018214968 in Subdivision (b) of Section L.A. Dept. of Public Works, before the expiration. Effective declares as true any material 14411 et seq., Business and Owner The following person(s) is 17920, where it expires Cashier Office, 900 S. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter pursuant to Section Professions Code). This statement was filed (are) doing business as: 40 days after any change Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA Business Name Statement 17913 of the Business and Original with the County Clerk of Los Behavioral Health Biller, in the facts set forth in the 91803. Proposals are due no must be accompanied by the Professions code that the 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 Angeles on August 20, 2018 1810 1/2 Hauser Blvd., Los statement pursuant to Section later than 2:00 p.m., October Affidavit of Identity form. registrant knows to be false CNS-3168648# NOTICE-In accordance with Angeles, CA 90019, County 17913 other than a change 22, 2018. Optional conference The filing of this statement is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Subdivision (a) of Section of Los Angeles; Mailing in the residence address of will be held on September does not of itself authorize punishable by a fine not to 17920, a Fictitious Name Address: 1810 1/2 Hauser a registered owner. A new 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at 900 the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement generally expires Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 Fictitious Business Name S. Fremont Ave, Conf. Room Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). NAME STATEMENT at the end of five years from Registered owner(s): Statement must be filed D, Alhambra, CA 91803. An in violation of the rights of S/ Joon Mike Yeo, Owner File No. 2018211756 the date on which it was filed Mary Carreon, 1810 1/2 before the expiration. Effective RFP may be obtained by another under Federal, State, This statement was filed The following person(s) is in the office of the County Hauser Blvd., Los Angeles, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious accessing the link at http:// or common law (See Section with the County Clerk of Los (are) doing business as: Clerk, except, as provided CA 90019; CA Business Name Statement dpw.lacounty.gov/general/ 14411 et seq., Business and Angeles on August 14, 2018 Graystar Consulting, in Subdivision (b) of Section This business is conducted must be accompanied by the contracts/opportunities/ or Professions Code). NOTICE-In accordance with 4133 Garthwaite Ave., Los 17920, where it expires by: an Individual Affidavit of Identity form. will be emailed to you upon Original Subdivision (a) of Section Angeles, CA 90008, County 40 days after any change The registrant commenced The filing of this statement request by calling (626) 458- 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4/18 17920, a Fictitious Name of LA in the facts set forth in the to transact business under does not of itself authorize 5114. CNS-3173079# Statement generally expires Registered owner(s): statement pursuant to Section the fictitious business name the use in this state of a 9/20/18 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Jeremy Christian-Blue or names listed above on CNS-3172124# at the end of five years from 17913 other than a change Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date on which it was filed Manning, 4133 Garthwaite in the residence address of 08/2018 in violation of the rights of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the office of the County Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008 a registered owner. A new I declare that all information another under Federal, State, NAME STATEMENT Clerk, except, as provided This business is conducted Fictitious Business Name in this statement is true and or common law (See Section File No. 2018216391 in Subdivision (b) of Section by: an Individual Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who 14411 et seq., Business and The following person(s) is 17920, where it expires The registrant commenced to before the expiration. Effective declares as true any material Professions Code). (are) doing business as: 40 days after any change transact business under the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter pursuant to Section Original Esteem We La Possible, in the facts set forth in the fictitious business name or Business Name Statement 17913 of the Business and 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/18 12705 Alfred St #2305, Los statement pursuant to Section names listed above on N/A must be accompanied by the Professions code that the CNS-3168519# Angeles, CA 90035-0035, 17913 other than a change I declare that all information Affidavit of Identity form. registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES SENTINEL County of LA in the residence address of in this statement is true and The filing of this statement is guilty of a misdemeanor THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B-1 South Coast Air Quality Management District to Spotlight Clean Technology in Environmental Justice Communities BY WILLIAM A. BURKE,ED.D. That’s why I’m pleased that and other sources that con- small sample canisters to a SCAQMD chairman this environmental justice tribute to air pollution, steps state-of-art laboratory, we at conference will focus on the taken to reduce their emis- SCAQMD are on the cut- The South Coast Air role of these technologies. sions using green technolo- ting edge of air quality man- Quality Management Dis- Estelle Reyes, director gies and the health benefits agement. This is one reason trict will host its fourth of community engagement of these changes; why SCAQMD has hosted annual environmental jus- at the Los Angeles Clean- • How to apply for air quality officials and tice conference at the Huff- tech Incubator (LACI), will grants, rebates and pro- researchers from all over ington Center at the Saint emcee our event. At the grams that help fund green theworldseekingtolearn Sophia Cathedral, just west LACI, Reyes focuses on technology and transitions about SCAQMD’s success- of downtown Los Angeles creating a pipeline for tal- to eco-friendly systems; es and challenges. in the Pico-Union area, on ented individuals to enter and It has been a long road Friday, Sept. 26. the clean-tech and sustain- • Building partnerships to get to this point. I hope As the SCAQMD’s ability sectors. Also, she is amongst green technology that we are able to continue chairman for more than two developing programs for manufacturers and commu- on this path to ensure that decades, I have witnessed high school students, estab- nity-based programs or all communities can help the tremendous progress the lishing college internships SCAQMD chairman Dr. William A. Burke, Ed.D. associations, and how pri- achieve clean air in our agency has made to clean and creating workforce vate companies are includ- region. the air in the South Coast development opportunities demic and research institu- • Creating a more inclu- ing communities into their To register online please basin. One of the key ele- for women to enter into the tions, non-profit organiza- sive culture and providing business practices and inno- visit https://2018ejconfer- ments to SCAQMD’s suc- clean-tech job market. tions, and the green-tech training and education for vations. ence.eventbrite.com. For cess in reducing air pollu- This conference brings industry. Panels and break- residents in environmental With over 800 employ- more information please tion is advancement of together a diverse group of out sessions will include justice communities; ees, and air monitoring and call: (909) 396-2432 or clean-air technologies. representatives from aca- discussions on: • Factories, refineries, analysis tools ranging from email: [email protected]. LA-Lusaka Sister City Committee- 50 Years and Trending SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL Chaisa Compound Clean paid back in two years, Republic of Zambia, Her Water Project, funded in meanwhile new self-deter- Excellency Esther Lungu, in Director, Ms. Lidia 2013 by the LA–Lusaka mined young teacher-entre- 2016 and 2018 to advance Mongerie-Brown was hon- SCC. This project continues preneurs will improve their conversations regarding LA- ored on Sept. 8, 2018 at the to provide clean water for a quality of life. Lusaka SCC and the Los home of the Los Angeles number of families in Chaisa Prior to leaving Zambia, Angeles Fire Department City Stentorians in Los Compound. It was designed Lidia met and conferred (LAFD) endeavor to facili- Angeles. Joined by the Hon- to ensure that residents had with Christine Glidden, tate the potential donation of orable Curren D. Price, Jr. clean water to drink (as president/CEO of Women 2 Fire Apparatus; and also to Councilmember, the New opposed to collecting water Be, an organization based in affirm LA-Lusaka SCC 9th District, committee from a sewage dump and Santa Fe, New Mexico, commitment to fund a water members, and other guests dipping water from wells regarding their endeavor to reservoir in 2019/2020. with African focused inter- where the risks of contami- manufacture products for Such endeavors bode well ests, Lidia was presented nation are higher). In 2013, women that could have for great relations, cultural with a Resolution by Coun- COURTESY PHOTO Lidia also carried two small great implications for the ties, business and economic cilmember Price on behalf of Honorable Curren D. Price, Jr, Councilmember, the New water units to Zambia that seamstresses funded by the development and hopes for 9th District, to his left is Ms. Lidia Mongerie-Brown, project the Los Angeles City Coun- are used for small agribusi- LA-Lusaka SCC. This stronger relations as envi- director for the Los Angeles-Lusaka Sister City Committee, cil. Ms. Mongerie-Brown and to her left is Dr. Earnestine Thomas-Robertson, chair nesses we fund. The next potentially means jobs for sioned and solidified in 1979 also received the highest of the Los Angeles-Lusaka Sister City Committee (the first phase of the LA-Lusaka our seamstresses, an impor- by two great Statesmen, the accolade of the Los Angeles- and oldest Sister City to the City of Los Angeles). SCC Water Project will usher tant step toward keeping late Mayor of the City of Los Lusaka Sister City Commit- in a Water Reservoir under young women in school and Angeles, Honorable Tom tee presented by Dr. Todd now exceeded 50 women Hellen’s resources in 2016 the leadership of Dr. Todd spin off businesses for Bradley and Founding Presi- Roberts with Dr. Earnestine and four men in areas, such enabling her to broaden the Roberts. Water will be pro- women and men in Lusaka. dent of Zambia, His Excel- Thomas-Robertson, chair of as Chaisa, Mateo, Mongu, base of her business to vided for more people, create Women 2 Be has enjoyed lency Kenneth Kaunda. the Committee. Copperbelt, and Kanakan- include products from Tanza- jobs in Lusaka, and integrate success in Nepal, and we The Honorable Curren Between 2011 and 2018 tepa. nia and South Africa, such as the provision of clean envi- believe, in collaboration, we D. Price, Jr. visited Zambia Ms. Mongerie-Brown served An original of the “Lusa- apparel, handbags, ginger ronmental considerations can find similar success in as a college student some four terms as project director ka Ten,” Ms. Joyce Kausa is and garlic. The latter two such as water, waste treat- Zambia. years ago. He has been con- for four major developments one of the committee’s most products are used by local ment measures, irrigation Since 2013, LA-Lusaka sistently supportive of the in Lusaka, Zambia on behalf outstanding entrepreneurs and diverse markets and and disease reduction. SCC covered the cost of Los Angeles-Lusaka Sister of the LA-Lusaka SCC: The whose Kantemba (grocery restaurants. On her recent tour, Lidia school tuition/uniforms and dating back to the 1990’s. Micro finance Project for store funded in 2011) is In partnership with the brought the entrepreneurial supplies for four youth spon- Lidia was thrilled by the Women, Clean Water Project located in Kanakantepa. American Women for Inter- spirit to Kumwanza Commu- sors. Also covered are costs Resolution presentation for Families, Youth To Joyce started at 18 and is national Understanding nity School, a remotely locat- and provisions for the stu- signed by the Los Angeles School Project for Children, now 25 years of age. Along (AWIU), LA-Lusaka SCC ed school with open space dents daily enchima break- City Council President, and the Mobility for All Proj- with her husband and two funded a successful layer classrooms where nearly 600 fast meal for each school Herb Wesson and all Coun- ect for Seniors, which is still children she has developed chicken farm, a struggling students attend. Five of the year. One Kantemba owner cilmembers of the City of in the development phase. an amazing grocery store goat farm, several successful young teachers earn five funded by LA-Lusaka SCC Los Angeles. The Los During the four terms, business. The business has agribusinesses, and two very Kwacha (less than $10.00 a carries the enchima product Angeles-Lusaka Sister City Ms. Mongerie-Brown imple- significantly increased brand skilled seamstresses to name month). To get them started, and makes a profit from the Committee is especially mented the Women’s Em- offerings, product inventory a few. With capital paid back LA-Lusaka SCC invested in consistent monthly transac- proud of the work Ms. powerment Micro Finance and profits since inception. from 2016 projects, LA- the collective of five young tion. LA-Lusaka SSC has Mongerie-Brown has de- Project starting with the Another outstanding entre- Lusaka SCC funded its first teachers. Lidia purchased created yet another entrepre- voted to our Sister City. Her “Lusaka Ten,” the first Micro preneur is Ms. Hellen Chan- 80 year old entrepreneur. sufficient nutritional items neur in Lusaka, Zambia work has been genuinely finance group in 2011 to be da. Ms. Chanda’s initial The committee’s historical for a popular/healthy snack while achieving six different joyful with tireless enthusi- funded by Los Angeles- business was a food stand at age range of individual micro product that the five teachers objectives simultaneously. asm enabling transforma- Lusaka Sister City Commit- the Tuesday Market Place in finance entrepreneurs now can prepare and sell during Representing Dr. Earnes- tive development projects in tee to either develop and or Lusaka. LA-Lusaka SCC spans18to80yearsofage. breaks throughout the day. tine Thomas-Robertson, our Sister City of Lusaka, improve their businesses in and the American Women The celebration honoring The money from sales will chair of the LA-Lusaka SCC, Zambia, the first and oldest nine contiguous areas of for International Understand- Lidia also highlighted the go to augment the teachers’ Ms. Mongerie-Brown met African Sister City to the Zambia. This number has ing(AWIU)augmented implementation of the salaries. That loan will be with the First Lady of the City of Los Angeles. Taste of Soul Spotlight: Island To Table Patty Hut Taste of Soul in Los Ange- This vendor is bring the taste of Jamaica les,” and I’m sure everyone to Taste of Soul. is looking forward to tast- ingwhattheyhavetooffer. BY BRIAN W. C ARTER and Alafia Myton are bring- catering.” You can follow Island Contributing Writer ing Island To Table Patty Hut She continued, “We To Table Patty Hut on to the festival, which will wanted to do something social media. 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Island To Table your go-to event guide for over 350,000 people from To Table Patty Hut is a cialize in Jamaican Patties most popular patty is the Patty Hut is looking to bring the latest information on ven- SoCal and beyond in recent family business as their and Jamaican Empanadas spicy beef,” said Myton. that Caribbean flair to TOS dors, stage locations and years and is still growing. kids work there too. of all sorts.” Vendors surrounding the with their cuisine. entertainment, transportation People come from all over “My husband and I Some of the kinds of pat- Crenshaw community have Island To Table Patty and parking needs, shuttles, for great food, music, enter- decided to start Island To ties you can find at the Island been taken with the idea Hut will be taking part in street closures, locations of tainment and fellowship on Table Patty Hut four years To Table Patty Hut is curry & from the beginning of TOS their first TOS on October medical stations and infor- Crenshaw Blvd. You can find ago,” said Myton. “We first jerk chicken, spicy beef, and they came out in droves, 20. Make sure you drop by mation booths, and partners food vendors that range from started off with Island To beefy cheese, veggies, with steaming pots of their booth to partake in and sponsors information. African cuisine to Mexican Table Catering, which spinach and more. Myton gumbo, grills, bbq and more, some tasty bites. Please visit www.taste- cuisine. Husband and wife offered authentic Jamaican shared that there was a signa- from fryers filled with fish, Myton says she is ofsoul.org for more infor- TOS vendors, Miguel Gayle cuisine, but was only doing ture pattie that was favored chicken and shrimp and “looking forward to do mation. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 www.lasentinel.net B-2

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett and surprises, yet still tries. As a producer, round myself with posi- Religion Editor seeks love, hope and Je- she worked on televi- tive people and I have a sus Christ. The topics sion shows such as “Di- great support team,” she If challenges and covered in the play range vorce Court,” “Dr. Phil,” noted. burdens are getting you from abuse and race to “Paternity Court” and “The Baby Shower” down, a new production forgiveness and accept- “Bridezilla” and on net- will debut on Saturday, by playwright MeLeah ing Christ into your heart. works including SYFY, Oct. 27, with showings Robinson will revive The cast includes veteran BET and Nickelodeon. at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. your faith in God. actors J. Blake and Mi- In addition to writing The venue is the Bonita Robinson’s play, chael D. Washington. plays, she is the mother Center for the Arts in “The Baby Shower,” “I believe that af- of two teenagers and San Dimas. The tick- aims to reassure believers ter seeing “The Baby the owner of the faith- ets, available through that Christ is on your side Shower,” people will un- based 8:40 Production brownpapertickets.com, and will help you over- derstand that these real Company. She also op- are $35 for general ad- come the battles you face life situations happen to erates three afterschool mission and $45 for VIP in life. everyone and no mat- enrichment programs in seats. “My goal in writing ter who you are or what Moreno Valley that edu- Insisting that people this play is that someone you believe, you have to cate students on dance, will be uplifted by the will understand that no never give up,” explained music, theater and visual play, Robinson said, “I matter what you are chal- Robinson. “You have to arts. believe that there is a lenged with in life, Jesus believe that you can and Balancing all of these message for everyone. is with you and He cares will make it through, no roles can be demanding, ‘The Baby Shower’ has for you. There is no sin matter what your situa- but when the pressure so many different layers that will make God love tion is.” increases too much, Rob- that nonbelievers and a you any less,” said Rob- Robinson knows inson takes solace in me- believer of Christ will inson. a lot about persever- diating, along with eating laugh, cry and be thank- Basing “The Baby ing through challenging healthy and exercising ful for the family they Shower” on true events, times. Her background every day. have. Robinson tells the story includes more than 10 “I always try to focus “I want someone to of a dysfunctional fam- years of experience in COURTESY PHOTO on the positive things go- leave the theater saying, ily going through trials the TV and film - indus MeLeah Robinson ing on in my life. I sur- ‘I will make it!’”

Charles R. Drew University for young people to ac- Bishop Charles E. of Medicine and Science and cess higher education and Blake Sr., senior pastor at West Angeles COGIC unite to become healthcare profes- West Angeles and presid- provide preferred admission, sionals, particularly in un- ing prelate of the Church of financial aid workshops and derserved communities,” God in Christ, spoke of his more to the congregation and he said. excitement regarding the surrounding community Deacon John H. Wilson MOU. III, Education and Enrich- “The agreement will sentinel news serviCe ment Program Director at solidify CDU’s commit- West Angeles echoed Dr. ment to educating West Charles R. Drew Uni- Carlisle’s sentiments, cit- Angeles parishioners on versity of Medicine and ing West Angeles’ dedica- careers in medicine and Science (CDU) signed a tion to providing the com- health, establishing schol- Memorandum of Under- munity access to education arship initiatives for West standing (MOU) with West and resources in the face of Angeles parishioners that Angeles Church of God in rising education costs. enroll at CDU and con- Christ (COGIC) on Sep- CHARLES DREW UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE “Affordable, excellent ducting workshops on fed- tember 11, as part of the From left are Dr. Steve Michael, CDU provost; Dr. David M. Carlisle, CDU president; education is essential in eral and state financial aid university’s continuing COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., West Angeles COGIC pastor and John our communities. We need eligibility requirements. In efforts to increase enroll- Wilson, West Angeles deacon. [an institution] in our com- return, West Angeles lead- ment. munities that will nurture ership will promote and The MOU will so- medically under-resourced with local organizations. tions such as West Angeles [students and teach them] recommend CDU pipeline lidify the mutual commit- neighborhoods throughout “This MOU is an es- Church of God in Christ, to become health profes- and college programs to the ment between CDU and South Los Angeles. sential component of both we are opening pathways sionals,” he said. congregation,” said Blake. West Angeles COGIC to CDU President and our community roots and work together to create CEO David M. Carlisle, our growth plans. By es- more pathways to health MD, PhD, highlighted the tablishing relationships professions education in importance of aligning with esteemed organiza-

sentinel news serviCe Biggers, National Evan- gelist Sonya Simpson, The Church of God District Missionary Gail in Christ Southern Cali- Irving Dotie, Evangelist fornia First Jurisdiction’s Darlene Nevels, and Evan- Business and Professional gelist Alisha Von Lewis. Women (BPW) will An- “Voices of Wisdom” nual Day Conference on will feature District Mis- Saturday, Sept. 22, from 9 sionary Margie Houston, a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Evangelist Kathryn Butler, BPW Headquarters, Em- Ms. Patricia Bankhead, manuel Church of God in COBA.HBDRAGONS.COM and Dr. James Ella Dennis. Christ, 1399 E. 33rd St., in Kandice McLurkin Also, financial professional Los Angeles. Felisha Watts will share in- The event is an exten- Kandice McLurkin, formation for a solid finan- sion of BPW’s observance president of the Council cial future in the “Finan- of the 50th anniversary of of Black Administrators cially Fit” segment. the group’s 1968 elevation (COBA) and an administra- Dr. Wanda Barnett to a COGIC national aux- tive coordinator with Los Street, M.D., MPH and iliary. Angeles Unified School BPW chair, and attorney The theme of the con- District, will be the keynote Sheila Bankhead Grish- ference is, “Women@ speaker. BPW will also am, co-chair, will host the Work – Transitioning to honor Kimberly Lesure, event. The ticket donation New Levels of Leadership principal of Los Angeles is $25. and Enterprise: Confront- Center for Enriched Stud- Former BPW honor- ing the Challenges and ies, for the school’s out- ees as well as the general Capitalizing on the Op- standing achievements. public are welcome to at- portunities.” Mrs. Althea Discussions on the tend. To learn more, call Howard, pastor of Over- theme will feature several Dr. Street at (951) 787- comers Church of God in sessions and presenters in- 1952 or Attorney Bank- Christ, will introduce the cluding “Emerging Lead- head Grisham at (323) theme. ers” with Evangelist Gail 293-7737. B-3 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

ALL ORSHIP! sentinel news serviCe ence at Garrett-Evangelical ology and her Ph.D. in li- by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor Theological Seminary. She turgical studies at Garrett- Holman United Meth- was also the first female Evangelical Theological odist Church will host a and first person of color to Seminary. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church - serve as director of music Jordan served as CST’s benefit concert highlight sponsors a revival on Sept. 21, at 7 p.m., at 3719 W. Slauson ing the vocal talents of the for The United Methodist Bishop-in-Residence for Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. Pastor Rev. Dr. Cynthia A. Wilson Church’s General Confer- 15 years after retiring from Roderick Walker of Tabernacle of Praise Baptist Church will on Sunday, Sept. 23, at 4 ence in 2000. the UMC episcopacy. Ac- preach. For details, call (323) 296-5610. p.m., at 3320 W. Adams In addition, she was cording to a spokesperson, Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church Blvd., in Los Angeles. a member of the national Jordan is “an empowerer of plans the 55th Annual Women’s Day Service on Sept. 23, The concert will benefit task force that produced the people, a tireless human- at 10 a.m., at 7016 S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles, said the Bishop Charles Wesley “Songs of Zion” and co- rights advocate; and a doer Pastor T. Delbert Robinson. The theme is “Kingdom Women Jordan Scholarship at Cla- UMC.ORG chair of the task force that of the Word.” Reformed to Stand Straight” based on Luke 13:11-13. Pastor remont School of Theolo- Rev. Dr. Cynthia A. Wilson created its sequel, “Zion The ticket donation is Debra B. Morton of the Greater St. Stephens Full Gospel gy (CST). The scholarship associate general secre- Still Sings! For Every Gen- $25 and available at the Church in New Orleans will preach. supports African-Ameri- tary of the denomination’s eration.” door. For tickets in ad- Holy Trinity AME Church can students entering the Discipleship Ministries A graduate of Dillard vance or to donate to the celebrates the Rev. Dr. Cecil “Chip Murray’s 89th birthday pastoral ministry. and founder of the Center University, Wilson earned Bishop Jordan Scholar- on Sept. 23, at 3 p.m., at 200 E. 68th St., in Long Beach, said An ordained UMC for Music and Worship in her M.A. in sacred music ship, visit bishopjordan- Pastor Rethis M. Murry. The Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard deacon, Wilson serves as the Black Church Experi- at Perkins School of The- concert.eventbrite.com. will be the guest preacher. A light reception will take place at 2 p.m.

First AME Church- L.A. hosts #VoteFest, a voter registration drive and resource COURTESY PHOTO fair, on September 30, at 2 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Sr. By BarBara Bryant with this version of myself. reads: “In quietness and my thoughts. Cutting out in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. More than 300 Contributing Writer I felt lost and disoriented. I in confidence shall be yourthe noise to hear from God corvettes, motorcycles, and classic cars will encircle the couldn’t muster up enough strength.” is a gift you give your- FAME campus to encourage people to register. To learn Silence is powerful. Si- strength on my own to ac- The word for quietness self. Indeed, silence offers more, visit famechurch.org or call (323) 735-1251. lence is spiritual strength. complish the task. I was in Hebrew means “repose.” profound benefits, many West Angeles Church of God in Christ Being quiet is a choice, but mentally fatigued. And “repose” means calm, of which we aren’t even welcomes Ambassador Suzan Johnson-Cook on Oct. 3, at 7 not a permanent status. In prayer, I clearly heard relaxed, free from all anxi- aware. p.m., at 3045 Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Recently, my dear mom God tell me to be silent and ety; to be still, to lie down Do you need strength Charles E. Blake, Sr., pastor. Johnson-Cook, will be the guest passed away and it was ur- be still for a few hours. To with support underneath.” today? I encourage you to speaker for Pastor’s Bible Study. She is the president/CEO gent that we quickly plan of Charisma Speakers, a communications and coaching firm, not plan or organize, but to I had known this verse calm your mind from the and Wisdom Women Worldwide, an empowerment center her funeral. Usually, I’m dwell in the pain, the grief, by heart forever, but in that cares of this world and for women. For information, call (323) 733-8300. quite capable and confidentthe uncertainty and let Him moment, it hit the core of quiet yourself before God. in my decision-making and show me the way. my being. Quickly, the Turn to the Lord. New Hope Baptist Church administrative skills. I’m a Grieving was foreign Lord reminded me that si- He’ll cover you with a presents “The Maya in Me” play on Oct. 6, at 7 p.m., at serious researcher, a lover territory for me and I was lence is a strength builder. 5200 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Larry blanket of peace, fill you Hooks. Tameka Bob stars in the one-woman theatrical show of analysis and a gifted or- on a deadline here. But, I It is an equalizer, a sta- with His strength and give and Jessica Lynn Johnson is the director. The play tells a ganizer. obeyed God and did abso- bilizer. It replenishes our you rest in the midst of ev- story of transparency, faith and resilience through artistic But this time, I was lutely nothing for several mental resources and re- erything you’re facing. expression and the wisdom of Dr. Maya Angelou. Call (818) stuck. I was lost. I was be- hours. I just rested my mind loads our inner man. It is a Remember, you have 514-0902 for details. wildered. from anything having to do secret weapon to spiritual the power to activate “noise Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church I didn’t know where with my mom’s funeral. strength. cancellation” in your mind hosts the “23rd Annual L.A.M.P.S. Conference,” a teaching to begin processing. I was God was very gentle While some people dis- at any time. It’s done by and training event, on Oct. 21-24, at 400 E. Kelso St., in overwhelmed with the with me -- like the lov- like a silent environment, simply quieting yourself. Inglewood, said Dr. Beverly “Bam” Crawford, pastor. The weight of the decisions ing Father He is. He took equating it with being alone To learn more about theme is “Legacy – Apostolic and Prophetic Synergy.” For that needed to be made. I my hand and slowly led and lonely, I look forward Barbara Bryant, visit www. information or to register, call (310) 330-4700. was completely unfamiliar me to Isaiah 30:15 which to spending time with just barbarabryant.com Email [email protected] and tell us about your church!

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CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 www.lasentinel.net B-4 Community Women Vital Voices and E-Central Credit Union Celebrate Gerald Freeny Event honored 2019 Tournament of Roses President

IAN FOXX PHOTO Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek; Vice Mayor John J. Kennedy; City Councilmen Tyron Hampton; and Andy Wilson, Congresswomen Maxine Waters and Judy Chu, State Senator Steve Bradford, State Assemblymen Chris Holden, Mike Gibson and Reggie Jones Sawyer; Hon. Linda Wah, PCC Board of Trustees; Jonathan Veitch, President Occidental College; Dr. Terrence Roberts, Little Rock Nine; Dr. Soray Coley, President, Cal Poly Pomona; and Danny Bakewell, Sr., owner of The Bakewell Company, were among the host of dignitaries and community leaders who honored Mr. Freeny at E-Central Credit Union Pasadena headquarters.

Sentinel newS Service men Tyron Hampton; and minded individuals were nity Women Vital Voices - Andy Wilson, Congress in attendance and enjoyed in honoring Mr. Freeny’s Community Women women Maxine Waters and scrumptious food, jazz many years of service and Vital Voices in associa- Judy Chu, State Senator music performed by Nolan volunteerism,” said Mi- tion with E-Central Credit - Steve Bradford, State As Shaheed Quintet and the chael Theodore, President/ Union hosted Community semblymen Chris Holden, Pasadena Symphony, Vio- CEO E-Central Credit Celebration for Gerald Mike Gibson and Reg- linists. Union. “We sincerely ap- Freeny, 2019 Tournament gie Jones Sawyer; Hon. Trina Freeny, wife of preciated participating in of Roses President, was a Linda Wah, PCC Board of Gerald Freeny, accepted a this historic event,” he resounding success. The Trustees; Jonathan Veitch, Special Award from Mark added. event which took place on president Occidental Col- A. Garmus, E-Central Chaired by Ron Carter Sunday, September 9, 2018 lege; Dr. Terrence Rob- Credit Union Chairman and Lena Kennedy, as well celebrated Mr. Freeny’s erts, Little Rock Nine; Dr. of the Board. She also re- as many Community Co- achievements and him be- Soray Coley, president, Cal ceived Congressional Cer- Hosts, the event brought coming the first African Poly Pomona; and Danny tificates, California State together several diverse American President in the Bakewell, Sr., owner of and Assembly proclama- groups from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses 123 The Bakewell Company, tions and many other ac- and Los Angeles County year history. It was a his- were among the host of colades on behalf of her communities. It also sig- toric occasion for members dignitaries and community husband. Mr. Freeny did naled the progress the of the community to enjoy. leaders who honored Mr. not attend the event due to Tournament of Roses has Pasadena Mayor Terry Freeny at E-Central Credit illness. made in its leadership ranks Tornek; Vice Mayor John Union Pasadena headquar- COURTESY PHOTO “E-Central was delight- in recent history. J. Kennedy; City Council- ters. Over 300 community- Gerald Freeny ed to partner with Commu-

By viveca Finley, BSn & African Americans who has been teaching healthy william mccarthy, Ph.D. replaced their French fries, eating for decades. She catsup and hamburgers for and other members of the Pilot study on how gar- two weeks with the South health ministry jumped at den-fresh produce can help African high-fiber Putu the chance to make use of reduce colon cancer risk in porridge saw their cellular Viveca’s nutrition expertise African Americans. risk of colon cancer cut in to reduce community mem- Colon cancer risk is half. The authors of the bers’ risk of colon cancer. 13 times more common in diet study concluded that With academic support African Americans than in African Americans could from UCLA public health rural South Africans. A re- probably reduce their ex- researcher William Mc- cent two-week dietary ex- ceptionally high colon Carthy, Viveca created and periment showed that a cel- cancer risk by replacing tested ten weeks’ worth of lular risk factor for colon their fast food meals with healthy recipes that made cancer doubled in South fiber-rich foods. Fiber-rich use of produce freshly har- African study participants foods include fresh fruits, vested from the Church’s This picture includes students and parents that participated in the two-week di- when they switched from vegetables, whole grains, community garden. These etary experiment.Courtesy Photo their usual high-fiber, - re legumes, and nuts. recipes were used to en- sistant starch maize-based Ms. Viveca Finley, a courage ten participating iar to community members later, to gauge how much eating enough fiber-rich porridge (Putu) to a typical member of the health min- families to consume more than the South African Putu their diets had changed as foods. Larger, more fre- - a result of participating quent bowel movements U.S. French fries, catsup istry at the Lincoln Memo- fiber-rich foods, low in porridge. All cooking dem and hamburger fast food rial Congregational Church saturated fat but foods that onstrations took place in in the Lincoln Memorial are indicators of intestinal the fully equipped Church Church health promotion good health if the bow- meal diet. Conversely, in South Los Angeles, were more culturally famil- kitchen, where participants program. Although thisel movements have the – parents and children in- program was not touted as goldilocks consistency of cluded- were given hands- a weight loss program, the soft sausage, not too firm on training in how to cook adult participants reduced and not too liquidy. Most Moving{continued from Pg. A-12 The world has become the recipes. They were their total calorie intake Americans consume only increasingly smaller and also able to taste the results from 2,043 Calories at half the fiber-rich foods hope is that the day will International Rescue Com- smaller due to technology. of their cooking efforts, baseline to 1,401 Calories that they should. When bring more understanding mittee L.A.; Eliane Fersan, The Internet has allowed which they thoroughly en- at follow-up. This reduc- they successfully increase around the issues of migra- director of the Initiative on us to connect with people joyed. Leftover food was tion in daily calorie intake their intake of fruit, veg- tion. MOVING STORIES Immigrants & Global Mi- across the globe, but if we not a problem with these resulted in the average etables, whole grains, nuts will explore: gration, USC Gould School don’t know how to stop sessions. participant experiencing a and seeds to recommended • The reasons people of Law; Patricia Ortiz, proj- and connect with people The resulting 16-page 2.4-pound weight loss over levels, they typically notice around the world are forced ect director at Esperanza face to face, right where “Health is Wealth Recipes” six months. Not only did the difference in what they to flee their homes Immigrant Rights Project; we live, what good is it? booklet included a prefato- the participants increase deposit in their toilet bowl. • The challenges and Rigoberto Reyes, acting People don’t care how ry list of the contents of the the proportion of their These and other practical people face when they leave director for the L.A. County much we know until they “Healthy Pantry,” with rec- average plate devoted to tips led the study partici- home Office of Immigrant Affairs. know how much we care. ommended spices, canned fresh fruits and vegetables pants to be unanimous in • The response of The luncheon will be Let’s start in our own com- goods, whole grains and (which are good sources of praising the Lincoln Me- communities around the provided by TIYYA Foun- munities. To learn more of course, fresh fruits and dietary fiber), they also re- morial Church health pro- world to forced migration dation. They will show- visit www.ivcla.org. vegetables (which usually duced their weekly sugary motion program and in say- • The impact of case the culinary talents of keep better in the refrig- beverage consumption by ing that they “definitely” forced migration on host chefs from Afghanistan, Healing Without Hate: erator than in the pantry). 21percent and reduced their would recommend this pro- countries and communities Iraq, Somalia and Syria. It’s a choice. It’s a life- The remaining pages de- weekly pizza consump- gram to family members • The actions Los The luncheon will include style. Pass it on! scribed the recipes that Ms. tion by 40 percent. These and friends. Angeles is taking to wel- a discussion with TIYYA Viveca used during her 10 changes made their daily For more information come new families and help Foundation co-founder Visit www.WendyEn- health promotion sessions, food choices nutritionally or to get involved con- them resettle Meymuna Hussein-Cattan terprises.com and www. ranging from “Chard and closer to the healthy fea- tact, Viveca Finley, BSN • The economic and and interviews with refu- forgivingforliving.org. kale tacos” to “Vegetable tures of the South African [[email protected]], cultural contributions immi- gees who have resettled in Wendy is a coach, consul- gumbo soup” to “Zucchini diet. William McCarthy, Ph.D. grants and refugees bring to the L.A. area. The after- tant and speaker. You may patties.” One of the practical tips [[email protected]] or the L.A. area noon will also feature an email her at wendy.glad- The adult study par- that participants learned Lincoln Memorial Congre- The moderated morn- interactive exhibit hall with [email protected]. ticipants completed food was that their bowel move- gational Church @ ing discussion will include videos, displays and des- frequency questionnaires ments could be good indi- 323-293-8535. Martin Zogg, director of the serts from around the world. at baseline and six months cators of whether they were THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 www.lasentinel.net C-1 94.7 The Wave Stage at Taste of Soul Presents— Sister Sledge and Jody Watley This year, the 94.7 The Wave Stage brings “Black Girl Magic” to Taste of Soul. STAFF REPORT ing critics. They also made certain to complete academic The source of smooth studies, each of them earning R&B and jazz for Southern a Temple University college California, the 94.7 The degree. Wave Stage is once again Achieving success across bringing musical icons to borders, the group enjoyed Taste of Soul in Sister Sledge huge popularity in Africa, and Jody Watley. One of performing at the “Rumble three entertainment stages at in the Jungle” Ali-Foreman the largest, family festival in heavyweight-boxing match, SoCal, 94.7 The Wave is in Japan where they won the known for its noteworthy prestigious Tokyo Music line-up at Taste of Soul. Festival Silver Prize, and Sister Sledge are undis- across Europe. In the U.S.A., putedly one of the most icon- they became a household COURTESY PHOTO Sister Sledge ic female groups of all time. name with the blockbuster

Sisters, Debbie, Joni, and release of the iconic “We Are ranked by Billboard Maga- writing a song about a guy COURTESY PHOTO Kim (sister Kathy stepped Family” album, produced by zine in 2016 as one of the who had done me wrong Jody Watley away from the ensemble in Nile Rodgers and Bernard Greatest Dance Club Acts of would turn out be the begin- 1989), are daughters of Edwards. Following “He’s All Time and hailed by Wax ning of such an incredible emerged as always ahead of Watley featuring SRL is entrepreneur/actress Florez The Greatest Dancer,” came Poetics’s Dean Van Nguyen journey,” she stated. the pop culture curve. Wat- working on a debut album Sledge and acclaimed Broad- the albums seminal title as one of music's prominent Her accolades impress ley’s sleek music video for "Bridges" due in 2018 way performer, Edwin track, “We Are Family” sky- visionaries whose influence with seven Hot 100 singles, 1989’s smash hit “Real adding to already released Sledge. Their grandmother, rocketed the group in to the remains a touchstone in con- 13 #1 Dance Singles, 15 Top Love,” premiered a signature popular singles and videos Viola Beatrix Hairston musical stratosphere. “We temporary music. In 2017, 40 Singles, four #1 R&B visual style that would later "The Mood" and Williams, an accomplished Are Family” became the Watley was an honoree as Singles and over 30 million impart to other pop divas and "O.R.I.G.in.A.L." Expect lyric-opera soprano, provid- theme song for the World "Crossover Music Icon" on albums sold worldwide. Her remains one of MTV's Most more solo music and dynam- ed unique vocal training to Champion Pittsburgh Pirates. the second year of the televi- classic 1989 cut “Friends” Nominated of All Time. In ic concerts around the world. the siblings early on. Arrang- The hit songs “Lost in sion broadcast, Black Music carved the template for both honor of her visionary fusion The best part is you can ing for her granddaughters to Music,” “Thinking of You” Honors. R&B/hip-hop and pop/hip- of fashion, music, and music catch Sister Sledge and Jody perform at church events and and “All American Girls” Watley’s groundbreaking hop fusions to come, being videos, Watley was featured Watley at Taste of Soul on community functions, the followed. career as solo artist kicked the first time a rapper (the in VOGUE Italia’s ground- one stage—94.7 The Wave quartet were first introduced Over the years, the group off with her debut album legendary Rakim, of Eric B. breaking “Black Issue” in Stage. You can only catch to the world as Mrs. Williams has amassed a string of Gold “Jody Watley” whose chart- & Rakim) wrote original 2008 as an homage to open- them live here, at Taste of granddaughters. Before long, and Platinum records, accu- topping lead single “Looking verses for an R&B/ pop song ing the door for acceptance Soul, Saturday, October 20, they formed a band and with mulating total sales of over for a New Love” launched and it's video fusing club cul- between music and fashion from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Debbie serving as vocal 15,000,000 worldwide. Gar- the Watley-penned catch ture with b-boys, club kids, in the mainstream with early Get the Taste of Soul App arranger, Joni as artistic nering along the way addi- phrase “Hasta la vista, baby,” transgender and drag queens appearances with her debut for up-to-the-minute per- director and Mom, Florez as tional Grammy Nominations into pop culture vernacular, with fashionistas. in VOGUE, Harper's Bazaar former & stage info, interac- manager, Sister Sledge was for Record of the Year and garnered the prestigious Best Since her days as the and Rolling Stone and count- tive maps, exclusive offers, born. Best R&B Duo or group, Sis- New Artist award and count- original female lead vocalist less magazines around the discounts, contests and more Performing jazz, soul, ter Sledge has earned over less nominations and hits that and distinct female sound of world. available on Apple App Store gospel, disco, and R&B, the 100 awards and commenda- have followed over the the R&B trio, Shalamar, An award-winning song- and Google Play. multi-lead vocal group flour- tions. course of decades in her departing in 1983 after hits writer, producer and busi- For more information on ished both in-studio and Jody Watley is timeless career. January 2017 marked like “A Night To Remem- nesswoman owning her label Taste of Soul, please visit tas- onstage. The sisters built a and not limited to era or the 30th Anniversary of the ber,” “Take That To The formed in 1995, Avitone, this teofsoul.org formidable reputation, daz- genre. A Grammy award- debut release single and self- Bank” and “The Second venerable artist continues to Brian W. Carter con- zling audiences and impress- winning artist, Watley was titled album. “Who knew Time Around,” Watley create her own unique path. tributed to this article. ‘Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations’ Center Theatre Group presents a musical about the Motown singing group, the Comes to Los Angeles Temptations here in Los Angeles before heading to Broadway in the Spring.

SHANNEN HILL know everything about the way after. The actors are Contributing Writer Temptations, you might be performing to sold out surprised. There are such crowds all over and our Los “Ain’t Too Proud,” a intense scenes and the way Angeles audiences have musical about the life and this is written, it’s like din- brought out some Holly- times of the iconic singing ner and you eat it to be nour- wood celebrities. Debbie group the Temptations, will ished,” said James Hark- Allen, John Legend, Berry be playing in downtown Los ness, who plays Paul Gordy and more have come Angeles at the Ahmanson Williams. “The songs are so out to support. Shelly Berg- Theatre until Sunday, Sept. funky, the choreography is er, who was the manager of 30. fire and the audiences are the Temptations, along with The musical takes us great. We’ve had fantastic Otis Williams, the only liv- from the very beginning audiences all the way ing original member of the when Otis Williams was just through and it seems like Temptations, have also been a teenager in Detroit, trying they just get better as they in attendance at the Ahman- to find the right sound and go.” son. most importantly, the right “Ain’t Too Proud” made “This crowd are true group. Throughout the its first appearance at the Temptations fans and they PHOTO CREDIT: MATTHEW MURPHY L-R: Christian Thompson, Saint Aubyn, Ephraim Sykes (center), Jeremy Pope, Derrick show, we see his journey in Berkeley Repertory Theatre come with the nostalgia, and Baskin and Jawan M. Jackson in “Ain't Too Proud,” perform as the many members of the meeting Melvin Franklin, last year, in Aug. 2017. knowing that’s Melvin, Temptations. Eddie Kendricks, Paul From that first run, it has that’s Eddie, that’s David. Williams and David Ruffin. received great reviews and And they will tell you exact- Along with meeting people sung with soul where you him, ‘I got you Otis.’” It tells the story of their opportunities to tour around ly if you were on or off, you who knew the Temptations, could hear the emotion The musical takes audi- brotherhood, music, fami- the country. The musical has can’t fake the funk with the Temptation’s very own, behind the lyrics. Then in ences through hits like “My lies, health and more. Audi- been performed at The them,” said Jawan M. Jack- Otis Williams, was very their upbeat songs, they Girl,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ ence members go through a Kennedy Center in Wash- son, who plays Melvin instrumental in mentoring would dance with every Stone,” and even a few range of emotions as the ington, D.C., here in Los Franklin. the actors. They were able to movement on beat and syn- songs from the Supremes musical takes us through all Angeles at the Ahmanson There’s no need to fake text and call him for any chronized with knee drops, and other Motown artists. It of the high and low-points Theatre and is set to go to the funk as each actor natu- information or tips. splits and more. One move also tackles racial injustice of the Temptations. Toronto, Canada next and to rally embodies some aspects “It was amazing talking that David Ruffin does was and the assassination of “If you think that you New York City on Broad- the characters played. For with Otis and hearing stories a must for Ephraim Sykes to Martin Luther King, Jr. with Jawan M. Jackson, he about his life. There’s no learn. a chilling performance of, “I relates to Melvin Franklin better source when playing “David was a smooth Wish it Would Rain.” through his friendly and out- someone than the person mover. One of the first “This story is a major going personality, while themselves,” said Baskin, things that Otis told me part of our American Histo- Ephraim Sykes relates to who plays Otis. “He’s really when meeting him at the ry. These men were such a David Ruffin in them both been helpful with all of us first workshop was, ‘Man big part of the civil rights era being sons of preachers. learning the connection that you’re good as David, but music and aside from that, Derrick Baskin, who plays thefiveofthemhadandcre- there’s one thing that he it’s a really great time,” said Otis Williams, and James ating our own connection could do that I never seen Pope, who plays Eddie. “We Harkness, who plays Paul with each other.” any other artist do. He’d dance, we sing, and we real- Williams, both noticed that Having similar personal- take the microphone and ly get in to the connections they have similar outlooks ities is a plus, but the actors throw it up in the air and and relationships that they on work and entertaining to also had to do major prepa- he’d turn around and catch had.” their characters. Jeremy ration. All five said that it, do a split, come back up For more information PHOTO CREDIT: MATTHEW MURPHY Pope’s familiarity, however, dancing and singing as well and keep singing.’” said about tickets to “Ain’t Too L-R: Ephraim Sykes, Jawan M. Jackson, Jeremy Pope, Der- came from meeting Eddie as the Temptations was the Sykes, who plays David. Proud,” visit www.ahman- rick Baskin and James Harkness in “Ain't Too Proud,” a Kindrick’s daughter and hardest part of preparing for “He said, ‘If you can do that, sontickets.com or www.cen- musical about the life and times of the Temptations. other people close to him. their roles. The Temptations you can be David,’and I told tertheatregroup.org. C-2 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 “If You’re Hungry, Let’s Do it”: Ride with Ginuwine at the Taste of Soul

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK of time, not only reaching iconic song “Pony.” The 100. That song was on the Contributing Writer number six on the Billboard catchy R&B song would platinum album “The Life” Hot 100, but by being fea- echo through American cul- along with the songs “Two The line up for the tured in various movies, TV ture for years, being played Reasons I Cry” and “Tribute Hyundai Soundstage at the shows and even video in the movies like “Booty to a Woman.” That next year, 13th Annual Taste of Soul games. Call” and “Magic Mike” and Ginuwine was featured on P. keeps getting better and bet- Elgin Baylor “Gin- in episodes of television Diddy’s hit song “I Need a ter! Iconic R&B crooner uwine” Lumpkin was born in shows like “Daria,” “Ameri- Girl (Part II).” Ginuwine will be gracing Washington D.C. and was can Dad!” and “Glee.” It was In 2005, Ginuwine Crenshaw Blvd. with his named after the Legendary also featured on the video released his fifth album melodic standards on Octo- Lakers great. He began his game “Grand Theft Auto “Back II Da Basics” sold ber 20. He will be joining singing career in the 1980’s IV.” almost 100,000 copies. songbird Chante Moore and as a member of amateur rap “Ginuwine … The Bach- Ginuwine teamed up rap legend Kurtis Blow on group Finesse Five, and elor” went double platinum with singers Tyrese and Tank COURTESY PHOTO the talented Hyundai Sound- Physical Wonder. In the early and his sophomore album, to create the sultry singing R&B sensation Ginuwine teamed up with singers Tank stage slate with journalist 1990s, Ginuwine was dis- “100% Ginuwine,” went super team TGT, releasing and Tyrese to create the singing group TGT. Roland Martin hosting and covered by Jodeci member platinum. Ginuwine’s second their album “Three Kings” in Brian “DJ B-Hen” Henry on DeVante Swing and became album ultimately won Best 2014. The album sold 76,000 along with parts in theatre SeeGinuwineattheTasteof the ones and twos. a member of the group R&B/Soul Male Album in copies in the first week and productions. He was the char- Soul? If you are “So Anx- Ginuwine has a career in Swing Mob. the 2000 Soul Train Music hit the number three of the acter Khalib in the popular ious” to see who else will the music industry that has The D.C. native soon awards with the song “So Billboard 200 charts. TV show “Moesha” and was perform on the Hyundai spanned over 25 years and branched off on his own, cre- Anxious” being nominated “Three Kings” was also Romeo in the movie “Jawan- Soundstage, stay tuned for also made strides as an actor ating the stage name “Gin- for Best R&B /Soul Male nominated for Best R&B na Mann.” He starred as him- next week’s issue. Learn in plays, television and uwine” because he thinks of Single. Album in the 2014 Gram- self in the TV comedy “Parks more about the Taste of Soul movies. Music videos pro- himself as a down-to-earth In 2001, the song “Dif- mys. and Recreation.” Ginuwine by downloading the app in filed his dance moves along person. In 1996, Ginuwine ferences” topped the Bill- Along with his illustrious also played Pharoah in the the Google Play or Apple with is soulful ad libs and came out with his debut board Hot R&B/Hip Hop singing, Ginuwine made movies “Chocolate City” and Store. You might have a passionate songs. His debut album“Ginuwine…The songs chart and was number numerous TV show appear- “Chocolate City: Las Vegas.” chance to win a 2018 single “Pony” stood the test Bachelor” which housed the four on the Billboard Hot ances and movie cameos “Tell Me Do U Wanna" Hyundai Kona. David Alan Grier Continues His Comedy Takeover BY SHAQUILLE WOODS Martin Mule is in it. I met ly is a darker movie. What scripts, I’m sure you receive Contributing Writer him in high school as a fan. was your favorite moment plenty. What makes a good He was the first famous guy in filming? script in your professional David Alan Grier wears I ever met. He was really GRIER: Without ruin- opinion? multiple professional hats. nice. To be doing a show ing it for your audience, GRIER: One element is He has appeared in Broad- with him years later is really there is a dramatic scene how much the script stays way plays, performed stand- exciting. with my character. I even with me. If I’m reading a up comedy shows and LAS: What’s the show joked about it on my Insta- script and I can’t put it starred in a plethora of about? gram months ago. They will down, then I know its good. movies. He continues to GRIER: The best way have to watch and see. Once I read an in interview once push his creative endeavors to describe it is like “The they see that scene, they will with Samuel L. Jackson. He in his recent film, “Arizona.” Breakfast Club” with old know why I loved shooting was speaking about the first The “In Living Color” actor dusty people! We get high it. time he read the “Pulp Fic- spoke to the Los Angeles school petty about every- LAS: “Arizona” is a tion” script. He said he read

Sentinel Newspaper about thing. COURTESY: RLJE FILMS dark comedy, which is it, flipped it over again, and his upcoming role. LAS: You have a lot of David Alan Grier continues his comedic chops in “Arizona” something you rarely see. read it some more. In other Los Angeles Sentinel: versatility as a performer. film. Do you enjoy stretching words, it was so deep that he You seem to be all around Most people only know you comedy to its limit? had to read it multiple times. the place. What have been as a comedian. Why do you remember one time a Broad- ments of my career. A lot of GRIER: I love stretch- That’s an indication of a some of your favorite feel more people don’t know way fan came and saw me. times people don’t go out- ing anything to its limit. I good script. moments this year? about your versatility as an They expected to see me to side their backyard. If your love doing drama just as LAS: Recently, Jim Car- David Alan Grier: artist? just do stand-up. I surprised thing is theater, that’s where much as I enjoy comedy. I rey said he was onboard for That’s a tough one. I have so GRIER: The reason them when I began to belt your going to stay. just did “Native Son” direct- an “In Living Color” many. I’m working on a new they don’t know about it is out some songs. I feel that I LAS: That’s true. Most ed by Rashid Johsnon. I remake? What are your show called “Cool Kids.” because of the diversity. I have fans of different ele- people stay in their own know him from collecting thoughts? bubbles. his work. This is a dramatic GRIER: They tried it GRIER: Exactly. As role that is heavy and beau- before but due to scheduling long as I’m successful doing tiful. There are no chuckles conflicts and contracts, it it, then I’m good. It’ll be bad in this bad boy! It was a seems unlikely. Jim has if they said, ‘Wow I didn’t small role, but such an been down for it since last know you stunk at Broad- important beautiful script. time. I hope they hurry way too!’ Once I read it, I couldn’t put quickly because I don’t want LAS: Iwanttotalk it down. to be all old and busted about “Arizona.” It definite- LAS: Speaking of doing it! We will see. Natalie Paul Discusses Role In ‘The Sinner’ BY SHAQUILLE WOODS PAUL: I love Phylicia Contributing Writer Rashad. She is such an incredible woman. In terms The highly popular of directors, it would have to show “The Sinner” contin- be Barry Jenkins. He is an ues to receive positive amazing visionary. Pam reviews, including a Golden Grier is also an idol of mine. Globe nomination. The What’s so cool about her is anthology series examines that she overcame a lot of how normal people commit adversity. She is a pioneer brutal crimes. Natalie Paul, who forged a path in a ques- whoplaysHeatherinthe tionable genre and made it series, spoke to the Los her own. Angeles Sentinel Newspa- COURTESY: JAI LENNARD LAS: Congratulations Natalie Paul plays Heather per. on following your dreams. in show “The Sinner.” Los Angeles Sentinel: What inspiration has How did you develop a pas- Sinner” different from other allowed you to pursue your sion for acting? crime shows? passion? Natalie Paul: I’ve been PAUL: “The Sinner” PAUL: Well, my dad involved with acting and focuses on the reason behind has been super inspirational theater since I was a kid. I the crime, more than the to me. He told me to start used to put on shows for my actual criminal. That’s what where you want to end up. family. I was constantly in really sets it a part from a So I start with the end in the land of make-believe. regular crime show. It’s not mind. We actually already It’s just a passion that I love. really about finding the have victory with us. We I went to New York Univer- killer but more on--why on walk in that way. We walk sity for drama school doing earth would a child kill his in as champions. plays. Eventually I landed parents? We find out later in LAS: Wow! That does my first speaking role in tel- the season that it goes deep- sound inspirational. evision. er on what leads to that. PAUL: Right! He LAS: Can you elaborate LAS: Your character instilled in me that I was a on your role as Heather? Heather seems to have a lot winner before I even started PAUL: Of course! The on her plate! the game. That kind of second season of “The Sin- PAUL: Yeah she does. encouragement from my ner” is in a different town, She is a lesbian, a Black cop, father helped me approach however the storytelling is andinatownwheresheis life differently. Of course I still amazing. I play Heather basically a unicorn. She don’t always feel like a win- who is a rookie detective. totally sticks out. You will ner but I try to live by it One of her first cases is a wonder, ‘why hasn’t she left everyday. When we know double murder in her town. yet?’ Those questions will we are winners, everything It looks like a child mur- be answered later in the sea- else become inconsequen- dered his parents. They are son. tial. trying to unravel why he LAS: Speaking of act- “The Sinner” appears on would commit this crime. ing, who are some of your USA Network. Check your LAS: What makes “The idols? local listings for time. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 www.lasentinel.net D-1

By Lauren a. Jones have a player like Shareef support of his coaching Crossroads, a next chapter without the LeBron James signed Contributing Writer O’Neal where he packs staff that included Santa Moni- seven seniors who played a four-year deal with the the stands every night and Thomas Scott, ca private on the championship team Los Angeles Lakers in “I just got on my knees I just have to prove myself son of former school including O’Neal who will July. Shortly after, there and first thing I did was night in and night out to Laker player that has be an incoming freshman was much speculation pray because God put me critics or whoever.” and coach By- a host of at UCLA. about where his son LeB- in this position to suc- Davis defaulted to the ron Scott; and notable Once more Davis will ron James Jr., nicknamed ceed,” remarked Anthony values instilled in him having Shaq alumni be forced to prove that Bronny, would attend Davis, head coach for the from a young age by his as a resource that in- his coaching skills and school. Crossroads High School parents and grandparents from a parent fulfilling his philosophy Most recently, it was varsity basketball team. who taught him the impor- and mentor per- to positively impact announced that he com- Davis recounted the mo- tance of humility and the spective. student-athletes mitted to Crossroads as he ment he won the school’s goal of striving to devote to lead to stellar enters the eighth grade. first state basketball title complete efforts to your results on the Though Davis was since 1997 in his first year career. court. tight lipped about the new- as head coach. “If you clean “I love est commit, it is unlikely Davis managed a toilets, you better the chal- that the program will see a program that was domi- be the best toi- lenge,” reduction in attention any nated by the prodigy of let bowl cleaner Davis re- time soon. James Jr. will basketball’s elite, Sha- you can be,” marked not be allowed to play var- reef O’Neal, son of Laker he recalled his confi- sity as an incoming eighth legend Shaquille O’Neal. grandparents dent- grader. He had the inherent pres- saying. “It means a lot to me sure of coaching under the “That’s that I’m changing the cul- watchful eye of basketball what I try to ture here and that I have legends as well as the in - implement a position where I can tense media scrutiny, all now, I want change the whole west of which rested heavily on to be the side of Los Angeles to his clipboard. best coach be [of the] Mater Dei “Honestly, I haven’t ever.” ly. “The stature,” Davis surmised. felt comfortable,” Davis Through- expectation After last season, it seems admitted. “It’s hard to get out the past is still high; we he is off to start necessary comfortable, your first season, he also are still state champs and for his faithful journey to- year as head coach you relied heavily on the someone is going to have wards that goal. to take that from us.”

According to Davis, clude Los Angeles basket- “The biggest piece of ad- ball legend Baron Davis vice [Shaq] gave me is, as well as entertainers/ac- ‘It’s just basketball; just tors Kate Hudson, Michael have fun with it.’” Bay, Gwyneth Paltrow, and It is the same message Jonah Hill. Davis echoed to Shareef Garnering the head and the rest of the Cross- coach position was a hard roads’ squad. It was one fought road for the Ingle- that he further implement- wood High School prod- ed in adjusting to his new uct. Crossroads passed up leadership role as head on him three times for the coach. position, but Davis’ faith “It’s more than just X’s never wavered. and O’s; everyone thinks “I had a lot of oppor- you have to have that to tunities elsewhere,” Davis win,” Davis stated. said. “It’s really if the play- “I didn’t leave though, I er trusts you, they’ll run stuck with it because it was through a wall for you and about the kids and that’s do anything for you.” why it means so much to Davis gained a lot of me that we won.” wisdom during the seven With a state title and a years he spent as an as- 25-9 season in his rearview, sistant basketball coach at Davis looks ahead to the

By amanda scurLock ton Unified School District Sports Writer board members note that the high school is focused The Los Angeles Char- on uplifting the youth. gers honored Compton “I have so much pride,” High School athletic di- said Satra Zurita, vice rector and football coach president of the governing Calvin Bryant with a check Board of Trustees at the of $1,000 on Sept. 14. The Compton Unified School NFL franchise voted Bry- District. “The whole dis- ant as Coach of the Week trict is just turning around, in Los Angeles County. it’s just indicative of hav- Compton Unified ing great leadership and School District board of backing them up and al- trustees president Mi- lowing them the latitude cah Ali was grateful the for growth and it resonates franchise recognized the with our kids.” school. Richardson won back- “I’ve seen him through- to-back state titles in high out the years pour his ab- school and played four solute heart into this pro- years at Minnesota. His gram, the community, and advice to the Tarbabes is to the students and to do so not focus on the multiple with the upmost humility games ahead of them, but and grace,” Ali said about focus on each game as it Bryant. AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL comes. “He and his team exem- (From left) Chargers player Steven Richardson, Compton football coach Calvin Bryant, CUSD vice president of gov- “That was what we did, plify the fact that what we erning board of trustees Satra Zurita, Compton City Council member Janna Zurita, and CUSD board of trustees presi- like it was a one-week sea- are doing within the Comp- dent Micah Ali pose with donation check. son,” Richardson said. “I ton Unified School District would say don’t look at it is elevate.” Panthers. Defensive line- attendees. The $1,000 will a Compton High Alumni,” accomplishment.” just being undefeated. Take Compton High hosted man Steven Richardson and go to the school’s athletic said Compton City Coun- The Tarbabes are cur- every week one week at a a presentation prior to the two Chargers cheerleaders department. cil member and Mayor Pro rently undefeated with a time, so you’re gonna go Tarbabes football team’s delivered the check to Bry- “I think that Compton Tem Janna Zurita. “It’s out- 4-0 record, routing Gardena undefeated every single game against the Gardena ant and engaged with game High is deserving and I am standing, I think it’s a great 69-6 that evening. Comp- week.” D-2 LASENTINEL.NET SPORTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

By AmAndA Scurlock 1,000 yards in a single sea- wrong. Sports Writer son. Tate finished the 2017 In his first three games season with 14 passing of this season, Tate has Prior to his sophomore touchdowns and 12 rushing stayed in the pocket, mak- season, few knew of his touchdowns. ing 887 passing yards and capabilities. After former Through his breakout six touchdowns. Arizona starter Brandon season, Tate earned the So far, he only has two Dawkins was injured, 2017 Pac-12 All-Academic rushing touchdowns from quarterback Khalil Tate Honorable Mention. He is 40 yards. was given an opportunity majoring in information A 2018 season high that would change his col- science. came from Saturday’s 62- lege career and disrupt the Excellent gameplay 31 win over Southern Utah Pac-12 conference. brought Tate popularity and when earned 349 yards In the eight games he being a quarterback taught from 13 passes. started for the Wildcats last him how to be a leader, In his youth, Tate season, Tate unleashed a which helped when Rich played for the Inglewood series of speedy and sneaky Rodriguez was fired. Jets. He attended Serra scramble plays. He craftily “I’ve grown more, be- high school, where he de- broke free from tackles and ing a leader,” Tate, now veloped into a four-star re- AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL outran defenders to the en- Junior Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate got the 2017 Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable a junior at Arizona, said. cruit. As a senior, he made dzone. “Once when we didn’t have 43 touchdowns and 4,000 Mention. The success that Tate a real coach, that’s when I total yards. had last season was not a really have to put my foot His grandmother is his surprise to him Buffs, Tate rushed in four Player of the Week honors. 9.04 yards per play would in the door.” main source of inspiration. “I knew what I can do,” touchdowns with 327 yards Tate was elected Pac- rank him third in the nation To prepare for the 2018 “We used to go over her he said. “All I needed was and broke the FBS quarter- 12 Offensive Player of the in offense average. season, Tate is prioritizing house and play catch with an opportunity, I needed a back rushing record. week for four consecutive The Inglewood native watching film. When he her all the time,” Tate said. chance.” This performance gave weeks, becoming the first accumulated 1,411 rushing watches film of himself, “I think that’s something During the Wildcats’ him the Walter Camp and player in conference his- yards, becoming the first he studies his mistakes in that sticks with me.” game against the Colorado Maxwell Award National tory to execute the feat. His Pac-12 quarterback to rush order to learn what he did

By AmAndA Scurlock just knowing that you just not allow Los Angeles the only first down Arizona Sports Writer have so many talented and in the endzone on their made in the third quarter. great players on the team – next possession, but Hek- On the Rams next pos- The Rams 34-0 shutout I mean everywhere,” said ker edged the score to 11 session, Gurley ran in his victory over the Arizona running back Todd Gurley points with a field goal third touchdown. Arizona Cardinals was a testament who scored three touch- kick. Ball possession re- was unable to make up to their depth and versatil- downs on Sunday. “For a turned to Arizona, but the for their mistakes in the ity. guy like [Zuerlein] to go Rams would only allow final quarter and the Rams When kicker Greg Zu- down and for (P) Johnny one first down. A few playssealed their win when Goff erlein went down with a (Hekker) to step up the way later, Arizona’s Andy Lee sent a touchdown pass to groin injury, the Rams exe- he did, it was amazing.” punted the ball to Natson, tight end Tyler Higbee with cuted three successful two- Cardinals quarterback who ran a 60-yard return. 3:21 left in regulation. point conversions. Sam Bradford completed “I’m trying to use my The Rams return to the When wide receiver 17 throws for 90 yards, advantage, my small shifti- Coliseum next week to Pharoh Cooper was in- running back David John- ness,” Natson said. “My Battle for L.A. as they take jured, Jojo Natson made son executed 13 carries return unit did a good job on the Chargers on Sunday, great strides for the Los An- for 48 yards and wideout blocking for me and it Sept. 23, at 1:05 p.m. geles offense. Natson did Larry Fitzgerald landed 28 starts with them.” not make the L.A. roster receiving yards. Los Angeles started at nor the practice squad, but The Rams defense held the Cardinals’ 32-yard line received a call last week to Arizona to 39 yards and and scored rushing touch- play for the franchise. one first down in the first down after eight plays to “It was good to see him quarter. Cooks helped the end the first half. come back,” Rams quarter- Rams advance the field, Arizona was still bur- back Jared Goff said about gaining 55 yards receiv- dened with the Rams un- Natson. “We love having ing early on. Safety John forgiving defense, but him on our team and he’s Johnson made three solo ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL found an opening with done a great job.” tackles and defensed one Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jojo Natson (19). corner Patrick Petterson Goff completed 24 pass. Arizona’s defense intercepted a pass from passes for 354 yards, run- fought back, defensive end ingly wrong, the guys were and Gurley rushed the ball Goff. The Cardinal offense ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL ning back Malcolm Brown Benson Mayowa made one working hard.” in the endzone. returned to the field and Arizona Cardinals wide re- made 12 rushes for 46 sack and two tackles for In the second quarter, The Cardinals would Fitzgerald would secure ceiver Christian Kirk (13). yards, and wide receiver losses. the Los Angeles offense Brandin Cooks made seven “I think the guys are scored 19 points. The Rams catches for 159 yards. doing a good job pushing,” began at Arizona’s 20-yard “You can just go into Fitzgerald said. “It’s no- line, Cooks advanced the the game with a confidencebody doing anything blar- ball with an 11-yard catch

By AlAn BrAxton Things nearly went in the 64th minute, when Staff Writer LAFC’s way in the 19th the Revolution’s Juan minute, when LAFC mid- Agudelo received a good On Saturday, Sept. 15, fielder Carlos Vela found ball inside the box, and LAFC returned to Banc of forward Marco Ureña with hit it right to Tyler Miller California Stadium. After a permeating through ball to the relief of the LAFC a two-week international on the run. faithful. hiatus, LAFC was back It was a long run for In the 74th minute, in action against the New Ureña who in the end LAFC rightback Steven England Revolution. could not get enough of an Beitashour found a wide- The former team of angle on the ball to chal- open Diego Rossi with a LAFC midfielder Leelenge Brad Knighton, the pinpoint, crosspitch pass. Nguyen, the Revolution New England Revolution Rossi collected the ball are struggling this year sit- keeper, kicking the ball with a nice touch and made ting in the eighth spot in wide of goal. his way to the six-yard box the East with LAFC cur- In the 43rd minute of with the deftest of touches, rently sitting in third place play, a beautiful overhead before spearing a shot into amidst a nearing playoff pass from LAFC defender the chest of the New Eng- berth. Walker Zimmerman set land keeper and deflecting The looming ques- Diego Rossi loose down out of danger. tions before the match the wing, past the Revo- In the 79th minute, have remained unchanged lution defense before at- New England almost add- for several weeks now. tempting to shoot the ball ed one of their own when Coach Bob Bradley has a towards goal and deflected Revolution midfielder plethora of attacking talent out of play by Knighton. Luis Caicedo laced a long- on his roster, but turning In the 47th minute, ranged effort that was he- them into a cohesive unit LAFC midfielder Leeroically batted away by is something else entirely. Ngyuen threaded a beau- Tyler Miller. With Adama Dioman- tiful ball into the feet of A mere two minutes de still out with an adduc- a sprinting Ureña, whose later in the 81st, Caicedo tor strain injury, it makes shot was denied again by challenged Tyler Miller his decisions a bit easier Revolution keeper Brad yet again, eliciting a bril- for the time being, but Knighton. liant reaction save from when Diomande returns, The deadlock was- fithe LAFC keeper. the proven attacker will be nally broken in the 52nd With New England wondering where his place minute, when a few continuing to knock on the is on the team. mishits from Carlos Veladoor, it was only a matter The other major ques- and Diego Rossi caused of time before the payoff. tion surrounding the team some confusion in the box In the 82nd minute, is the melding of a solid for the Revolution defense New England forward defense, especially with to react and Rossi sprayed Teal Bunbury received a the loss of the team’s for- the ball out wide to a wait- pass on the right side of mer captain and defensive ing Ureña who slap shot the 18-yard box, manag- stalwart Laurent Ciman, the ball first time, throughing to evade the LAFC de- who was traded to Ligue the legs of a Revolution fense before crossing the 1’s Dijon FCO before the defender and off the keep- ball in the air to a leaping international break. er Knighton and in to put Brandon Bye to level the The match against the the Black and Gold up 1-0, scoring at 1-1, where the Revolution answered a lot for Ureña’s first LAFC game would finish. of questions, but raised a goal to date. few more in the process. LAFC nearly conceded THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET D-4 D-3 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

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