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By Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. cluding Compton and Executive Editor Stockton, have launched similar programs, it is As Los Angeles begins the Los Angeles program to recover from the dev- launch that will serve astation of the pandemic, as the bench mark for Mayor Eric Garcetti took all programs to follow time out of his very busy throughout the nation. schedule to sit down with Los Angeles is by far the Los Angeles Sentinel the largest city to launch to directly address those is- a program of this nature sues which are impacting and obviously will also the lives of African Ameri- have the largest budget. cans, communities of color, The mayor believes that and those most severely af- launching the Basic In- fected by COVID-19. come Program will have To say that the past 15 a dramatic effect on the months have been a roller lives of its participants. coaster ride for Mayor “This launch will be the Garcetti and his office biggest program launch would be an understate- in America. 3,000 house- ment. For the mayor of holds and 10,000 Angele- California’s largest and nos will get a $1,000 ba- most populated city, every sic income.” He says the decision is picked apart, idea, which comes right criticized, and no matter from Dr. Martin Luther what decision he makes, King, Jr.’s vision that the there surely will be some- A recent poll shows Mayor Eric Garcetti’s approval rating rising throughout the city due to his guidance of Los poor in America should one or some group that will Angeles through a horrific pandemic. PHOTO OFFICE OF MAYOR GARCETTI receive a guaranteed disagree with that decision. basic income, will em- But Garcetti has weathered just attempting to subdue A recent poll shows Mayor BASIC INCOME which will provide some of power and inspire com- this storm as he has done so the loudest naysayers in Garcetti’s approval ratings PROGRAM Los Angeles’s most under- munities. “You will see many times before by stay- the room. As Los Angeles are hovering somewhere While Garcetti’s ap- served and economically graduation rates go up, ing focused and following begins to re-open and we between 65% and 69%, pri- proval ratings are high, he disadvantaged neighbor- salaries and wages will his commitment to make return back to some level marily due to his guidance continues working to envi- hoods and families with a go up. You’re going to the decisions he believes of “normalcy,” the mayor of Los Angeles through a sion an even better L.A. He guaranteed income for at see housing stability be are in the best interest of finds himself rising in pop- horrific pandemic. recently launched a guaran- least the next 12 months. all of Los Angeles, and not ularity throughout the city. teed basic income program While other cities, in- {See GARCETTI A-8}

Despite a slight edges in a COVID-19 related illness in children, L.A. County slowly enter the less restrictive tier.

By Brian w. Carter Contributing Writer

As of Monday, May 3, the L.A. County Dept. of Public Health confirmed no new deaths and 255 new cases of COVID-19. There were 390 people with CO- VID-19 symptoms hospi- talized with 18% testing positive. “We extend our love and prayers to everyone As of this week, there were 739 sites offering vaccines

that include hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and schools. Ronnie Burns, Sr., Sheila Burns, Mayor LaToya Cantrell. COURTESY PHOTO {See COVID-19 A-10} COURTESY PHOTO SEE FULL STORY A-11

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As Congresswoman By Betti HalSell Maxine Waters and As- Contributing writer sembly candidate, Heather Hutt, walk the 54th Assem- Mother’s Day is a mo- bly District, the Congress- ment to appreciate women woman, who is never shy, who delivered life and lets everyone they come nourished those new souls to grow strong; she de- serves the best. Los An- geles is filled with luxury (Left) 54th District Assembly hopeful, Heather Hutt dining to celebrate Mom with Congresswoman Maxine Waters campaign door-to- and all that she does. For

door in South L.A. COURTESY PHOTO robust flavors and whole- hearted soul food, Post into contact with know, “It from the pandemic is at the & Beam has the best am- is time to cast your vote for forefront of issues facing the biance for brunch. With Heather Hutt.” 54th Assembly’s residents,

In a time when recovery {See HUTT C-2} {See MOM A-10} Holiday menu food overhead shot COURTESY

www.lasentinel.net A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 Increasing Diversity in Lineworker Skilled Trades Edison International recently launched its first lineworker scholarship to help increase diversity. The initial focus will be on Black participants. BY CAROLINE AOYAGI-STOM company’s lineworker things from a young age. Energized by Edison Editor scholarship after reading a It’s a love he shares with recent story and admits, “I his three kids as they build Athennia, 10, Eric Jr., got emotional and felt things like their raised fruit 9, and Aliyiah, 7, know that proud,” especially since the and vegetable garden. when there is a storm or a co-worker featured is a fel- It is also why he was wildfire, their father, Eric low Compton resident. attracted to the lineworker Jones, a field supervisor for “This is a career you job. Southern California Edi- can start while you are “You see something son, is going to be very young and establish your built from the beginning busy and may be called out financial stability,” said and see it operating, like to work at night. Browning. “Edison is building a power line,” he “I tell my kids, we need bringing jobs into the com- said. “There is a real sense to get the lights back on for the kids who don’t have lights on right now,” said Jones, who has worked at SCE for 21 years. “My kids now understand the impor- PHOTO CREDIT: MARIA HEDRICK Eric Jones is a former SCE tance of what I do and tell meter reader, groundman, me, go ahead and help get apprentice, lineman, e- the power on.” crew foreman and now Helping customers get field supervisor. their lights back on is only part of what Jones finds with nonprofit Brotherhood rewarding about his job. As Crusade. Program gradu- a former meter reader, ates also qualify for a job at groundman, apprentice, SCE. Successful applicants lineman, e-crew foreman who pass SCE’s new PHOTO CREDIT: MARIA HEDRICK and now field supervisor, it employee assessments will Interested applicants have until May 17 to apply for Edi- son International’s lineworker scholarship. is something he has been be eligible to start as groundmen. doing for almost two PHOTO CREDIT: MARIA HEDRICK decades. “We are proud to Now overseeing about builds trust in me and trust son.com/eixlineworker- announce our first 50 crew members out of I have in them.” scholarship and apply lineworker scholarship,” the Monrovia District, Jones first learned online. Scholarship win- said Caroline Choi, senior Jones spends his days out about lineworker jobs at ners will attend Los Ange- vice president of Corporate in the field making sure his SCE through a former co- les Trade-Technical Col- Affairs, Edison Internation- crews perform the work worker. He hopes that lege six-month program to al and SCE. “With one of safely and in compliance through Edison Interna- receive a Powerline the most diverse popula- with rules and regulations. tional’s recently launched Mechanic Certificate (addi- tions in the country, we He is also there to support lineworker scholarship, tional classes that may be believe it is important that his e-crew foremen as the more diverse candidates needed for required prereq- our workforce reflects the crews repair and upgrade will look to a career at uisites will be covered by communities in which we electrical equipment, such SCE. the scholarship) and anoth- live and serve. The initial PHOTO CREDIT: MARIA HEDRICK as power lines, poles and “Someone took the er program to obtain their focus of the program will transformers. time to introduce this job to Class A license. Applica- be on attracting Black par- “Safety is a big deal for me,” he said. “I want to tell tions will be accepted ticipants since the current us,” he said. “Linework is others that if you like con- through May 17. number of our Black very rewarding. It can also struction, teamwork, this In addition to tuition lineworkers is less than the be dangerous. My No. 1 job has been good for my and tools, the Edison schol- Black population in our priority is to make sure family.” arship will cover support communities.” crew members get home Those interested in services as needed, such as Edison International is safely to their families. The applying for the lineworker transportation and child- using $1 million sharehold- camaraderie with the team scholarship can visit edi- care, through an agreement er funds for the four-year pilot to provide scholar- ships of up to $25,000 to expand diversity in its lineworker pipeline. Interested applicants have until May 17 to apply for Edison International’s

lineworker scholarship. PHOTO CREDIT: MARIA HEDRICK Cornelius Browning Jr., like Jones, started at SCE munity that are available to of pride in that.” as a meter reader. He is a people who didn’t know For more information former groundman and these types of jobs existed.” about Edison’s lineworker apprentice and now works Jones, a former reserve scholarship, visit as a senior planner special- firefighter with the LA edison.com/eixlineworker- ist after 16 years with the County and La Verne fire scholarship. Learn more utility. departments, has loved about careers at Edison: He learned about the construction and building edisoncareers.com. LA County Library Continues Work Ready Program to Enhance Job-Readiness Borrow a laptop, build job skills, and get ready to work SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE guest presenters and LA tor Skye Patrick. “By pro- County Library staff, pro- viding our customers with LA County Library vide valuable tools and the necessary equipment announces the continuation information to individuals and job resources to adjust of its Work Ready series, a workforce development program launched in December, designed for Library customers who are looking to build job skills or discover new career opportunities, but who lack the device or internet con- nection to make it happen. The pandemic has cre- ated new challenges for those in the workforce and those looking to reenter it.

Customers who are inter- TWITTER ested in Work Ready can Skye Patrick is the library director of LA County Library enroll in a 6-week session, offered several times seeking to expand their to the new work environ- throughout 2021. Partici- skill sets. ment, we are helping to pants will borrow a The program, which is level the playing field and Chromebook laptop and partially funded by the can better prepare them to Wi-Fi hotspot from one of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, reach their goals.” 20 participating libraries and Economic Security The next session starts for the duration of the ses- (CARES) Act, has a strong February 16. Customers sion, to help them in their focus on helping individu- can register now to borrow job and career goals. als reenter the workforce, a laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot The Library is also pro- especially those who reside and enroll in the Work viding weekly virtual Work in areas heavily impacted Ready program. Equipment Ready programs, covering by high unemployment and loans are available on a topics ranging from writing the digital divide. first-come, first served cover letters and interview- “The dynamics of the basis. ing, to identifying high- employment landscape For more information growth careers and work- have drastically and quick- or to sign up for Work ing from home. The webi- ly changed due to the pan- Ready, visit LACountyLi- nars, conducted by special demic,” said Library Direc- brary.org/Work-Ready. THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

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Learn more at cedars-sinai.org. A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 L.A. Teen Donates Time and Talents to ‘Give Back’ to her Community Chloe Jackson helps Mothers In Action to serve youngsters and senior citizens

BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT Action (MIA), One Incredi- a little girl as well as with the parents,” recalls only does she enjoy design- Staff Writer ble Family and My Friends other organizations. I enjoy Mitchell. ing, but also notes that she House L.A. along with volunteering with MIA “Many of the students wants to “enhance the stan- Serving others is more being a camp counselor with because they embody all of expressed the fact that they dard of living and improve than a phrase to Chloe Jack- the Girl Scouts of Westch- the characteristics that I will continue engaging in art the quality of life in my son. In fact, the Los Angeles ester. stand for - being of service after the program ends. community.” Chloe also teen exemplifies those Her accomplishments in to seniors, providing leader- Chloe provided all of the art believes that excelling in words both as an outstand- scouting include serving ship and workshops for kids, supplies, made beautiful this field will help “address ing student and a volunteer two years on the Girls Advi- and helping the very com- hand painted aprons and the inequalities of women in with multiple organizations. sory Board, representing the munity in which I live. gave them an art kit with all an industry where we are the A senior at St. Bernard Brownie Girl Scouts in the “It’s so important to give the trimmings to continue minority.” High School in Los Angeles, Tournament of Roses back, lead by example and their self-expression at the Wherever the future Chloe has been sharing her Parade, and selling more be a light for those who time and talents with youth than 500 boxes of cookies can’t help themselves,” she and adults for many years. for six consecutive years. insists. “I love [MIA’s] Back In addition to maintaining She also earned the Silver to School Health Fair. It is top grades, she’s also active COURTESY PHOTO Award in 8th grade and one of my favorite events in a range of extra-curricu- Chloe Jackson received her Gold Award, that I look forward to each lum activities as a student. which is the highest award year, to see the smiles on the She’s a member of the been a serious athlete, that the organization children’s faces when I hand school’s Viking Ambassa- devoting time to soccer, vol- bestows, in April 2021. out school supplies is simply dors, Associate Student leyball and track and field. Explaining her joy in priceless. Body, Black Student Union As for her main passion, giving back to her commu- “Some of my Girl Scout and yearbook staff. She the young lady sincerely nity, Chloe says, “Being sisters and I spend countless hours working behind the scenes, sorting, packing and assembling packages/boxes for the very kids who I get to COURTESY PHOTO meet in person. [It is] such a MIA president Tracy Mitchell, right, with Chloe Jackson, gratifying experience,” says left, and MIA teen volunteers. Chloe, whose zeal for service certainly impressed Tracy end of the program,” takes her, Chloe will likely Mitchell, MIA president. Mitchell adds. continue to volunteer her Outlining Chloe’s con- Balancing a full sched- time and talents and she tributions, Mitchell says the ule of school and volunteer- invites others to join her in teen conducted “outstanding ing can be challenging, but this endeavor. outreach to Mothers In Chloe says her secret to suc- “I would encourage Action’s mentees,” who are cess is simple. “I apply time young people to find a ages 8 through 14. Through management skills and pri- cause/purpose that they are a series of virtual sessions, oritize what needs to be han- passionate about and sup- Chloe instructed youngsters dled right away. I complete port it. Join, volunteer, sup- about various forms of art, my homework, go to volley- port, lead, and make a differ- COURTESY PHOTO from portraits to landscapes. ball practice, and volunteer ence,” stresses Chloe. Mitchell and teen volunteers prepare to distribute free supplies at the MIA Back to School Health Fair. “Chloe managed to after schoolwork is done and “It is very important to bring out the artistic energy on the weekends and not only volunteer, but cre- mentors middle school stu- states, “I take pleasure in kind, sharing my talents that lies dormant within throughout the summer.” ate opportunities where you dents by participating in serving others and sharing with others, and being a pos- each individual child. She After she graduates from are able to be of service in a TAKS Leadership group as my experience at St. itive role model as a camp brought joy, fun, and cre- St. Bernard’s later this huge way. When you volun- well as teaching them math Bernard’s with my commu- counselor is by far one of ativity right to each student month, Chloe will attend teer with an organization and science in her role as a nity at large.” Such dedica- my greatest experiences as a virtually, but most impor- Clark Atlanta University in that symbolizes what you Stem Summit Leader. For tion may explain why she teenager. Also, I have volun- tantly, she made connections Georgia and major in Archi- believe, it’s so heartwarm- several years, Chloe has volunteers with Mothers In teered with MIA since I was with our mentees as well as tecture/Interior Design. Not ing and more meaningful.” THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5

DEAR BIG TOBACCO, WE ARE DYING.

But you already know that.

Smoking kills more African Americans than AIDS, drug and alcohol abuse, car crashes, and murder combined. And 70% of us who smoke use menthol cigarettes.

That’s no coincidence.

You’ve spent decades pushing menthols into Black communities with cheap prices and slick advertising.

And the worst part is, you think you can keep getting away with it.

You come after our brothers, sisters, parents, and friends.

Now, we’re coming after you.

We want you out of Black neighborhoods, because our lives are worth more than your bottom line. We are people, not profit.

Signed, The Communities You Are Trying to Erase

Fight back at WeAreNotProfit.org © 2021 California Department of Public Health A-6 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 Bank of America Providing $60 Million Fund for BIPOC Affordable Housing Developers First-of-its-kind fund will support Enterprise’s Equitable Path Forward initiative

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE launch a fund with dedicat- structure and close deals ca’s $1.25 billion, five-year ed financing and support to with BIPOC developers, commitment to help Bank of America Com- BIPOC developers. It will especially emerging advance racial equality and munity Development Bank- economic opportunity in ing, in partnership with Black, Hispanic-Latino and Enterprise Community Part- Asian communities with a ners, is investing $60 mil- focus on affordable hous- lion – $30 million in loans ing, health and healthcare, and $30 million in equity jobs/reskilling and small financing – to support Enter- business. prise’s Equitable Path For- Both Enterprise and ward, a five-year initiative Bank of America will to help facilitate racial leverage their national net- on the ground and engaged 50% of federally-assisted equality in housing. The works and resources to with their communities, yet housing and make up 13% investment will increase help BIPOC developers lack financial and social of the nation’s population. access to capital and career deepen and advance rela- capital,” said Priscilla Enterprise will leverage opportunities for BIPOC tionships with industry Almodovar, chief executive Bank of America’s invest- (Black, Indigenous and Peo- stakeholders and local gov- officer, Enterprise. “To do ment and our own capital, ple of Color) leaders devel- FILE PHOTO ernment agencies. so, we need to rebalance expertise and unique end-to- oping multi-family, afford- “Together with Bank of both power and profit in our end platform to do our part. able and supportive housing partner with Enterprise to BIPOC developers seeking America Community industry. Today, less than Thanks to the Bank of across the country. provide much-needed Low both flexible capital and Development Banking, we two percent of real estate America team for their vital Bank of America Com- Income Housing Tax Cred- technical assistance. will work to close racial dis- management firms are support of our efforts to munity Development it capital and debt financ- This commitment com- parities by investing in minority-owned, yet Black make home and community Banking is the first bank to ing to directly source, plements Bank of Ameri- housing providers who are households comprise nearly steppingstones to more.” NAACP JOINS NATIONAL #UNITYAGAINSTHATE RALLY TO COMBAT INCREASED HATE ATTACKS AGAINST ASIANS LIVING AND BORN IN AMERICA SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE nationality and identity. San Diego, Washington of Women Voters, National “To garner the support D.C, New York, Columbus Chapter of Council on Community Against of the NAACP was impera- (Ohio), Houston and many American-Islamic Relations Hate, a diverse coalition of tive in our quest to unify a others. From the physical (CAIR), LGBTQ+ Equality community organizations nation torn by racism and and verbal attacks, to the Sacramento, Black Ameri- and leaders have teamed up discrimination,” says Yen heightened strain from the can Political Association of many more. For more rally, visit www.commu- with the national civil rights Marshall, Asian Pacific pandemic, many Asian California (BAPAC) and information on the planned nityagainsthate.org. organization NAACP in a Islander Public Affairs Americans have experi- clear stance to address hate (APAPA) Nationwide Rally enced an increase in hate directed toward Asian Coordinator. “It’s a fight incidents. According to DPSS Launches Annual CalFresh Americans and Pacific that they’ve been at the AAPI Data, it’s reported Islanders. In a direct forefront of for many years, that some 2 million Asian response to the increased one that many Asian com- Americans have been vic- Awareness Month Campaign in the verbal and physical attacks munities have supported. tims of hate incidents. against Asians living and While some may point out Dozens of organizations Fight Against Food Insecurity born in America, the past strained relationships have committed their sup- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE comes at a time when many and Amy Zhao, project lead #UnityAgainstHate rally among Black and Asian port to the Unity Against households are experiencing at the Chinatown Service will be held on Saturday, communities, we want to Hate Rally including, Cali- continual food insecurity as Center. A special video mes- May 15, at 11 a.m., in mul- display the unity we can fornia Asian Pacific The Department of Pub- a result of the COVID-19 sage from Hilda Solis, chair tiple cities across the nation. achieve when rallying Islander Legislative Caucus lic Social Services (DPSS) pandemic. Over the past of the L.A. County Board of The rally will echo the voic- against hate.” (APILC), Asian Pacific has launched its annual Cal- year, food insecurity hit an Supervisors, will be fea- es of many who have expe- The rally is planned Islander Americans Public Fresh Awareness Month all-time high in Los Angeles tured. Representatives from rienced hate crimes against across 16 cities, including Affairs Association campaign to publicize the County with an estimated local news media outlets, them based on their race, Los Angeles, Sacramento, (APAPA), NAACP, League CalFresh Nutrition Program and acknowledge communi- 873,000 households experi- community-based organiza- ty partners throughout the encing at least one instance tions, and the general public month of May for helping to of food insecurity. In 2020, are all invited to join the vir- raise public awareness year- the county utilized $137 tual community gathering. Old paint. Solvent. Batteries. round. million in CARES Act fund- During the month of Computer monitors. These are “Hunger impacts all ing to distribute 10 million May, DPSS urges all county TOO some of the household hazardous aspects of human life from pounds of food at more than residents to support the Cal- waste and electronic waste items healthcare to education, and 100 drive-through events. Fresh Awareness Month it is essential that we While this funding was tem- campaign by sharing Cal- you can bring to a Roundup for increase awareness of Cal- porary, CalFresh offers a Fresh information with recycling. It’s a great opportunity Fresh,” said DPSS Director long-term solution for those in their community to clean out your garage and Antonia Jiménez. “Families everyone. who need it most. The TOXIC who were just barely getting Couple shopping in the department is also encourag- clean up the environment. Our by paycheck-to-paycheck grocery store during ing the public to follow free drive-thru, drop-off events before the pandemic have COVID timeOn May 11 at 9 DPSS on social media and are a quick, convenient, and been hit even harder by the a.m., Jiménez will host a share the hashtag #Choose- TO common-sense way to dispose of COVID-19 crisis. Unfortu- CalFresh Virtual Town Hall CalFresh on their social materials too toxicic to nately, food insecurity has to promote the benefits of media platforms. impacted many L.A. County CalFresh and answer com- For more information trash, pour down residents: older adults, work- munity questions. The event about the CalFresh Program a sink, or dump ing people, students, chil- will be livestreamed via please visit in a storm drain. dren and youth. DPSS is so DPSS’ Facebook account at https://dpss.lacounty.gov/e TRASH proud to promote CalFresh @LACoDPSS. She will be n/food.html?utm_con- because it truly is an effec- joined by Michael Flood, tent=&utm_medium=email tive anti-hunger program.” president and CEO of the &utm_name=&utm_source Household Hazardous This year’s campaign L.A. Regional Food Bank, =govdelivery&utm_term= Waste & Electronic Waste Drive-Thru StreetsLA Awarded California Natural Collection Event Resources Agency Grant to Plant 250 Trees for Broadway-Manchester Project Saturday, SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE effect and improve air and like Isla Intersections." water quality. The project is "We want to thank the May 8, 2021 StreetsLA has been currently in design. CNRA for providing this awarded a grant for important funding to plant 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $713,804 from the Califor- 250 trees along these areas nia Natural Resources of Broadway and Manches- Agency (CNRA) to be used ter to provide shade and Roosevelt Park in planting 250 shade street urban cooling," said Street- trees, as part of the Broad- sLA Executive Director and Senior Center way-Manchester Active General Manager Adel Transportation Equity Proj- Hagekhalil. "This is part of No Business Waste Accepted 7600 Graham Avenue ect, located in Council Dis- our commitment to equity Brought to you by the County of Los Angeles trict 8. "Restoring the South LA and to increase tree canopy and presented by Los Angeles County Public The Broadway-Man- Tree canopy is key to in the areas of the city that Los Angeles Works and Los Angeles County Sanitation chester project, which addressing long standing need it most.” Districts in cooperation with the cities of already received a $24.9 mil- health issues in our commu- The CNRA Urban Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Compton, lion Active Transportation nity," said Councilmember Greening Grant Program Cudahy, Downey, Gardena, Inglewood, Los Project grant, encompasses a Marqueece Harris-Dawson. provided $28.5 million for Angeles, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount, 2.8-mile corridor of under- "The Broadway Manchester 25 projects throughout the South Gate, and Vernon. utilized medians on Man- project represents what can state. The program is part chester Avenue from Ver- happen when cities work of California Climate Home-generated sharps waste such as hypodermic mont Avenue to Broadway collaboratively with resi- Investments, a statewide needles, pen needles, syringes, lancets, and intravenous For more information and on Broadway from dents to reimagine their initiative that puts billions needles SHOULD NOT be placed in your trash. Bring Manchester Avenue to Impe- neighborhoods with equity of Cap-and-Trade dollars to or an event schedule, call them to the Roundups or visit www.CLEANLA.com for rial Highway. The medians at the forefront. These addi- work reducing greenhouse alternate disposal options. (800) 238-0173, or will be reappropriated into a tional 250 trees will punctu- gas emissions, strengthen- pedestrian path with cultural ate the investments happen- ing the economy, and visit: www.CleanLA.com, You can also take your used motor oil to more than 600 oil recycling centers in Los and recreational amenities ing along the Broadway improving public health Angeles County. Call 1(888) CLEAN-LA for and the street trees will pro- Manchester corridor and and the environment — or www.lacsd.org/hhw a complete listing. vide much needed shade, contribute to creating a liv- particularly in disadvan- help reduce the urban island ing lung alongside projects taged communities. THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Many Black Renters, Hit Worst By COVID, Remain in Dark About Billions in Relief Funds BY ALDON THOMAS STILES Californians about rental will be allocated to coun- tinued. “The CA COVID- housing woes, is the Legislature aimed at solv- California Black Media relief, say the winning firm ties and cities with popula- 19 Rent Relief program unavailability of affordable ing California’s housing slashed its media budget by tions of 200,000 people or will be a lifeline to renters homes and an enduring crisis. California is in the more than half to submit more. and landlords. It clears homelessness crisis, the Gustavo Velasquez, process of rolling out a the lowest bid to win the worst in the nation. director of the HCD, massive billion-dollar contract. The average price of a believes it is the duty of the rental relief program. It is A total of eight compa- home in California is more California Legislature to designed to help people nies applied that is sched- than seven times higher set the standard for housing who fell behind on their uled to begin in June and than the average income. issues. However, according rent due the global coron- end in December. All of In the midst of a global to Velasquez, local partners avirus pandemic recover. them proposed budgets of pandemic, the homeless are the greatest weapon in But many renters, about $4 million, unlike the population in Los Angeles - the state’s war on home- including Black Californi- wining contractor. - where the twin crises of lessness. ans who lease residential “The bidding process homelessness and housing "As elected leaders, property, may not know was troubling on several affordability are worst in local agency staff and local about the state’s new CA fronts, but here are some the state -- has gone up government officials, you COVID-19 Rent Relief examples,” said one source 13% over the course of a are really the most impor- program or they may not who spoke to California SHUTTERSTOCK year. Reports indicate that tant partners in California have details on how to Black Media but asked to there have been about in addressing this unsus- apply for the available remain anonymous. “First, Black renters accounted accumulated rental debt, 41,000 homeless people in tainable housing crisis," assistance. Other advo- the company that won the for the highest number of keeps families hardest hit Los Angeles. Velasquez said in the webi- cates say some renters bid did not cut their own Californians -- about 23 %, housed and will lead to a State housing officials nar. "The state can set the could simply be confused fees. Instead, they slashed of Golden State residents more equitable economic say the rental program is standards but success or because there are multiple the money that the federal last July -- who could not recovery." designed to provide Cali- failure ultimately rests on rental relief programs at government provided – pay their rent on time, California has the high- fornia residents in select the local level in communi- the county or city level to that’s taxpayer money -- to according to a UCLA est number of people in the cities with income-based ties that are struggling help renters. inform people of this criti- report. country who are housing financial relief by paying today to meet the housing One of the many fac- cal help.” Black renters also had insecure. According to Ten- landlords the money demands of so many." tors that may complicate The source said even the highest rates (29%) of ants Together, a renter owed. Brown detailed some of the confusion and low though the California being behind on housing advocacy organization, "The CA COVID-19 the qualifications for rental awareness in communities Department of Housing payments in general due to more than 22 million peo- Rent Relief program will relief through the program. about the state’s rental and Community Develop- the COVID-19 pandemic. ple are renters, about 55% reimburse landlords up to "For all applications relief program is the fact ment (HCD) allotted $6 Among homeowners with a of the population, in a state 80 % of an eligible renter’s received, the state will first that the state is under- million for public aware- mortgage, Black house- where about half of its res- unpaid rent accrued review and commit funds investing in the public ness, Prosio’s budget for holds also had the highest idents live at or near the between April 1, 2020 and to applicants who are eligi- awareness campaign, say outreach to Californians rates of missed or partial poverty line. March 31, 2021, if they ble and meet the priority some critics who have has been dwindled down to payments at 22 %, accord- Among Black Califor- agree to forgive the remain- requirement having income been following the state’s a mere $2 million. ing to Harvard University’s nians, 3-in-5 Black people ing 20 %," said Kimberly at or below 50% of Area rollout of rental assistance. “There is no way on Joint Center for Housing live in renter households, Brown, a spokesperson for Median Income (AMI) to Typically, they say, state- earth, $2 million could suc- Studies (JCHS). according to the California HCD. “Eligible renters ensure those most in need run awareness campaigns cessfully inform Californi- “An estimated 1.5 mil- Budget and Policy Center. whose landlords choose not receive assistance," Brown are executed by public ans about this program. lion California families, Of that number, about 6-in- to participate in the pro- stated. relations and advertising There’s just no way in a front-line workers and low- 10 Black individuals are gram may apply on their Brown told California agencies. They then create state of 40 million resi- wage earners are behind on classified as “housing cost- own and receive 25% of Black Media how many and deploy campaigns to dents,” the source said. their rent due to the eco- burdened” – that is house- unpaid rent between April applicants have applied for let state residents know The federal government nomic fallout of this pan- holds that spend 30 % or 1, 2020, and March 31, the program. about taxpayer-funded, has so far authorized $25 demic,” said California more of their income on a 2021. Paying this 25% by "So far, there have been government-administered billion to support rental Business, Consumer Serv- rent or mortgage. June 30, 2021 can help 48,175 applications sub- programs created to benefit assistance programs in ices and Housing Agency According to Ramirez, keep you in your home mitted," Brown said. the target audience. states across the country. (BCSH) Secretary Lourdes since the state launched the under the extended eviction Another 96,000 applica- A number of people Of that money, California Castro Ramirez. rental assistance programs, protections in SB 91." tions are in progress, watching the state process is expected to receive $2.6 “They have accumulat- there has been an underrep- During a recent HCD according to the BSCH. that awarded Prosio Com- billion. ed significant debt and resentation of minority webinar, speakers came Get more information munications, a Roseville A total of $1.5 billion their landlords are strug- applicants. together to discuss various on the California rental firm, the $3.2 million con- will go directly to the state gling to meet their financial Adding to the state’s plans and proposals in the assistance program. tract to get the word out to and another $1.1 billion obligations,” Ramirez con- Cal Restaurants and Bars Can Apply for Aid From $28.6 Billion Relief Fund BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY nesses before the coron- related revenue loss -- up to California Black Media avirus pandemic were $10 million per business and Black-owned, according to no more than $5 million per The U.S. Small Busi- data from compiled by the physical location. Recipi- ness Administration (SBA) University of California ents are not required to is currently accepting Santa Cruz study last year. repay the funding as long as applications to provide In contrast, about 13% of the funds are used for eligi- emergency assistance to the United States popula- ble purposes no later than restaurants and bars. tion is Black, and about March 11, 2023. U.S. Congresswoman 13% of restaurant employ- SBA Administrator Barbara Lee (D-CA-13) ees are Black, according to Isabella Casillas Guzman was an original co-sponsor federal data. stated that the visionary of the proposal to create the The SBA relief fund leadership of congressional lifeline for restaurants and portal began accepting Democrats “laid the ground- work” for the SBA to deliv- er targeted relief swiftly and efficiently to the millions of small business owners and workers in restaurants. “We’ve designed the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program to ensure this relief is delivered with a focus on equity. America’s small businesses are the engine of our economy,” Guzman said. “If we’re SHUTTERSTOCK going to build back better, we must ensure all of our she advocated for its inclu- applications on Friday, nation’s entrepreneurs have sion in the American Res- April 30 at 6:00 a.m., Pacif- the tools they need to bring cue Plan (ARP). ic Standard Time. In prepa- businesses back, create jobs “Black and minority- ration for the grant pro- and grow our economy.” owned restaurants and busi- gram’s opening, the SBA Lee encouraged restau- nesses, as well as women released detailed guidance rant owners across Califor- and veteran-owned restau- for those seeking relief nia to submit applications. rants and businesses, have money through the restau- “I encourage all business been hit hardest by this pan- rant revitalization fund. owners that need funding to demic,” Lee said in a writ- The SBA has tapped cover food costs, payroll, or ten statement. “I’m pleased Lendistry, a Southern Cali- any other business expenses that the SBA will prioritize fornia-based lending firm, to apply for this grant,” Lee applications for restaurants to help administer the stated. “My office is here to in economically or socially restaurant relief funds. The help you through this disadvantaged communities Black-led and operated firm process.” in the first three weeks of is the largest minority-led For information about the grant program.” firm that has been disburs- the Restaurant Revitaliza- The $28.6 billion ing both federal and state tion Fund, detailed guid- restaurant relief legislation COVID relief money in ance, and how to apply, visit was signed into law as part California. https://www.sba.gov/fund- of President Biden’s $1.9 The program will pro- ing-programs/loans/covid- trillion ARP. vide restaurants with fund- 19-relief-options/restaurant- Just 7% of U.S. busi- ing equal to their pandemic- revitalization-fund. THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-8 SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE – SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE – SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE – SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE

{continued from Pg. A-1} better and were going to see that small investments have big payoffs,” stated Mayor Garcetti. REPARATIONS FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS The mayor, along with the other African American Councilmembers, such as Curren Price, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Mark Ridley Thomas, is looking Mayor Garcetti vows to pump $20 Billion new dollars to form a commission to into resolving the homeless crisis. PHOTO OFFICE OF MAYOR GARCETTI study reparations for Afri- A recent poll shows Mayor Eric Garcetti’s approval rating rising throughout the city. can Americans in Los An- PHOTO OFFICE OF MAYOR GARCETTI geles. “We are looking at don’t trust the vaccine.” To nior feed and meal delivery how we can inspire the na- address these issues, the programs delivering much HOUSING the local monies that will ‘If something doesn’t tional conversation around mayor implemented a lo- needed meals to seniors The homelessness or help Los Angeles to be off need a gun, don’t send a HR-40 that Congresswom- cal program he refers to as during the pandemic. But unhoused problem here in to the races in addressing gun.” Garcetti says look at an Lee in Texas has called the 4 – T’s (Truth, Trust, the mayor says that busi- Los Angeles has reached the homeless crisis that is how effective our gang re- for a national commission.” Technology and Trans- ness recovery is going to be unimaginable levels, but plaguing our state. duction youth development The mayor says this is not portation): 1) Speak the a huge part of making the the mayor sees the recent The cost of housing in ambassador’s program has a new conversation for truth. Let the people know African American business ruling by the courts and general is also a huge chal- been. These are former him. He originally had a exactly what’s going on; community whole. “Black the judge’s orders to clean lenge especially for those gang members working discussion with Congress- 2) Work with trusted part- businesses have been so up Skid Row as more of a here in Los Angeles. The with youth in our commu- man John Conyers of De- ners such as Brotherhood disproportionately affected positive than he views as a mayor believes that unfor- nities who have reduced troit about this concept and Crusade; 3) Use technol- by the pandemic.” But the negative. The judge’s rul- tunately, the cost of hous- crime an additional 40% has supported this idea for ogy where people are; if mayor also says that the ing reinforced the biggest ing here in Los Angeles beyond what officers have over 15 years. But now the people don’t have comput- pandemic has shed light on been able to do on their unfair and unequal finan- own. Today, if someone cial and business practices is going through a men- which operated long be- tal health crisis, the mayor fore COVID-19. “COVID says we no longer need to finally shed a light on jus- send police or fire depart- tice on race and economic ments to address a non- opportunity in America. violent situation, because Many of us already saw we now have a 24-hour that division, we saw that mental health response inequality, but now, all of team who can actually help America could feel it. You that person through their could see it by who was dy- duress. He points out that

Garcetti and his administration have found ways to ing, by which businesses Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti PHOTO OFFICE OF MAYOR GARCETTI we have to co-own public support many local businesses at every level. PHOTO OFFICE OF were closing down, by who safety. If the community MAYOR GARCETTI was losing their jobs. So, commitment in the City of and throughout the state thinks just reforming the to me, this justice budget Los Angeles history to fight has gone way beyond the police department is going conversation is beginning ers, contact them and set we established in the city homelessness. We have al- middle-class price range, to solve the problem, then to get traction. He is lead- up appoints on the phone; was all about putting these located over $1 billion to ad- let alone the working class. we are abdicating our col- ing a group of mayors from 4) Transportation. Make it dollars we got from the fed- dress this issue. I welcome But the mayor knows that lective responsibility. We around the country who are easy for people to get to the eral government and those the initiative and embrace homeownership is the ba- are being affective because willing to get behind this appointments which is why dollars we found in our the need to urgently house sic goal of the “American we are using this method idea of reparations and pilot the city has partnered with own budget in the hands of people, as we have done Dream.” Not only has for homeless outreach, sui- a program that will demon- Uber and LYFT, as well as Black and Brown Commu- over this past year. But I Garcetti worked with the cide prevention, domestic strate to national leadership established mobile clinics nities and Black and Brown meant what I said when Proposition HHH Support- violence, as well as sexual what happens if we were to take away any reason businesses.” the judge made the ruling, ive Housing Loan Program assault. So now, Los An- to give Black Americans for not having access to the The mayor is happy to “Stay out of our way. Any- to bring forward about geles has civilians who can the financial resources, the vaccine. discuss how he has not only thing that helps us acceler- 11,000 new homes, but he roll out and address these educational guarantees, Using and implement- been able to support Los ate, I’m all for, but anything is also working with the city issues and make the com- bring an end to housing ing Garcetti’s 4-T strategy, Angeles existing businesses that slows us down, is not to amend zoning ordinances munity safer by enhancing discrimination, and address which Dr. Fauci says has through the LA Cares pro- wanted. Stay out of the to allow for more units as our intervention by adding everything that has piled on helped Los Angeles to be gram, but also wants to fo- way,” he said. The mayor long as some of these units 80 peace ambassadors in Black people for centuries. identified as one of the cus some attention on the says Los Angeles has about are built and priced to be the streets of L.A. “It’s not He says through this initia- strongest equity programs $3 million they have put to- 5000 new units of housing affordable. The mayor is just the responsibility of the tive, “We can begin correct- in the country, the mayor wards youth jobs and youth in the pipeline for 2021 and also a big proponent for the police department, it’s the ing racial injustice and not says, “Using the 4-T strat- programs. The mayor says, over 3000 beds of shel- building of ADU’s which responsibility of all of us.” just play around the edges egy has allowed us not to “Remember, today’s youth ter that did not exist a few allows current homeown- Garcetti feels one bad but actually do something just brag about our num- workers are tomorrow’s years ago, and this, along lasting that would put Black bers overall, but we can entrepreneurs.” Garcetti with our $1 Billion dollar Americans on equal footing brag about our numbers is proud of the fact that he commitment, demonstrates with non-Black Americans. in Leimert Park, we can and his administration have we are and intend to remain VACCINATIONS brag about them in Boyle found ways to support so committed to addressing Recovering from the Heights, we can brag about many local businesses at this crisis. “It’s not the City COVID Pandemic is the them in Pacoima, we can every level. From admin- of Los Angeles that is not largest issue that has ever brag about them in com- istering loans and grant doing its part; can the State faced this state, the nation, munities that are always the programs to local Black and the fed match us? We and in fact the world. But last and need to be the first and Brown businesses to know how to do this work the mayor has taken great because they have been the amending zoning ordinanc- now. We have doubled the amount of people we have taken off the street each year for the past five years. But we have to stop people from becoming homeless,” stated Garcetti. This was the mayor’s message to his

friend and then candidate, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti PHOTO OFFICE OF MAYOR GARCETTI Joe Biden and now Presi- dent Joe Biden. But he says ers to build additional units shooting is one too many; it is also the message he is on their existing property it’s time to daylight those taking to the governor and to create a rental unit and police officer’s disciplin- to the State Legislature to help Los Angeles achieve a ary hearings. Los Angeles take the state’s $50 billion sense of affordability. The currently has a police chief dollar surplus and put at mayor says that not only who wants to fire bad po- least 1/3 of that to perma- must you look at what you lice officers, but that deci- nent solutions for home- are building inside of the sion often gets overruled

Mayor Garcetti (right) helps pass out food during the pandemic. PHOTO OFFICE OF MAYOR GARCETTI lessness now. city, but to look closely by a civilian board with no The mayor explained at how areas are zoned to clear reasons for the deci- steps in navigating the vac- hardest hit.” es to make outside dining that he is leading a 12 big make the building of new sion. “This law has got to cination into arms. The “The city’s mobile clin- available to businesses who city mayors committee in units easier, more afford- change,” Mayor Garcetti city has taken the adminis- ics have delivered the vac- previously did not or could California. This committee able, and more accessible to says. tering of vaccinations out cine to about 90% people of not operate outdoors. The has requested for $4 billion everyone. Mayor Eric Garcetti of the hands of FEMA and color. We have been able mayor clearly has demon- a year from the State which JUSTICE REFORM and his administration have is now partnering with lo- to go where they live, into strated a commitment to as- is four times more than they The mayor acknowl- about 18 months remain- cal organizations like the the communities they call sisting our local businesses have spent in the past sev- edges that “George Floyd ing before he is termed Brotherhood Crusade to home and that is what has to stay afloat and/or start eral years. The president of and so many others have out. He feels that he has ensure that those who want made us most effective. If a new business venture as the senate and the speaker lost their lives at the hands accomplished a lot dur- the vaccine can receive the we don’t do that, we won’t we put COVID in the rear- of the house have already of our law enforcement of- ing his tenure. But he also vaccine. “Early on, you get past covid across the en- view mirror. “We are in endorsed the program and ficers. This points out how believes that he can do so had the eager volunteers tire city,” Garcetti said. the midst of experiencing now needs Governor New- far we still have to go,” much more. He envisions a who would go to Dodger BUSINESS a renaissance of Black and som to sign off. The mayor he said. Garcetti also be- better city for Los Angeles Stadium or folks who had The city has led a huge Brown-owned businesses in says that this legislation lieves that we have to stop and he remains committed cars, people who can get effort to pump city dollars this city and this is our mo- will pump $20 Billion new throwing so much on to the to the promise of inclusion the vaccine. But there are into community business- ment to do it,” says Mayor dollars into resolving the shoulders of our police de- and equity for all Angele- also people who don’t drive es like Dulan’s Soulfood Garcetti. homeless crisis over the partment and assume that nos. Garcetti believes that in L.A. or who don’t have Kitchen and Harold and HOMELESSNESS next five years, which will we are going to receive the is what a leader does. laptops, or who just simply Belle’s, who operated se- AND AFFORDABLE help the State to match outcomes we want. THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 The Lookout: Dems in Sacramento Take Steps to Make Voting Easier Watching your tax dollars, elected officials and legislation that affects you

BY ALDON THOMAS STILES Shirley Weber says it is a 2020 saw a record num- elected representatives is to policy for the DRC wrote in and ethics. California Black Media priority of hers to "ensure ber of voter participation in make the process simpler a letter. Hilary Shelton, Director the right to vote." California. Some political and more accessible for “Voters with disabilities, to the NAACP’s Washing- The electoral process is “I tell people all the time observers attribute that spike them.” including seniors, are more ton Bureau and Senior Vice foundational to the durabil- that no number is good to the vote-by-mail system President for Advocacy and ity of America's democratic unless it’s 100% in terms of instituted last year. Policy, compared the cur- structure. voter participation,” Weber "To maintain a healthy rent voting rights battle to And as the battle for fair- told the Public Policy Insti- democracy in California, it is that of the Civil Rights er voting laws rages on, tute of California. “Why important to encourage eligi- Movement in a press con- politicians and activists on didn’t 5 million go to the ble voters to vote and to ference about H.R.1 and the the political Right claim they polls? We need to figure out ensure that residents of the John L. Lewis Voting are responding to allegations where they are and what state have the tools needed to Rights Advancement Act. of widespread voter and stopped them from going.” participate in every elec- "If you look at some of election fraud. Those on the In the California Legis- tion," the bill reads. those 1960s shots of the Left say they are rallying to lature, an amendment to Senate Bill (SB) 583, C.T. Vivians of the world, of fight a coordinated political Senate Bill (SB) 29, which introduced by California the Joe Lowerys and so offensive to restrict access to passed earlier this year, was State Sen. Josh Newman (D- many others that helped the polls and increasing one bill in a broader legisla- Fullerton) would require the SHUTTERSTOCK lead Americans to those reports of voter suppression. tive effort to secure the right Secretary of State to register registration sites, you'll see Recently, in some states, to vote in vulnerable com- or preregister eligible citi- On April 27, the Senate likely to vote by mail and them actually literally being most notoriously Georgia munities. zens to vote upon retrieving Transportation Committee would have to sign their beaten to the ground,” Shel- and Florida, lawmakers Before that amendment the necessary paperwork passed SB 583 with a 13 to 3 name on their ballots,” Har- ton said, referring to well- have taken steps to restrict passed, California law dic- from the Department of vote. The Appropriations ris argued. “A voter’s signa- known Civil Rights Move- voting access and rights for tated that a ballot would be Motor Vehicles (DMV). Committee has set a hearing ture changes over time and ment activists. many Americans. mailed to all eligible voters Citizens who do not wish for May 10. for people with disabilities, a The John L. Lewis Vot- But in California, poli- for the Nov. 3 statewide to be registered can opt-out Senate Bill (SB) 503, signature can change nearly ing Rights Advancement cymakers and legislators are general election in 2020 as of the process altogether. introduced by Sen. Josh every other time one is writ- Act of 2021, or S.4263, doing the opposite, making well as use a Secretary of Newman stressed the Becker (D-Menlo Park), ten. Some people with dis- would amend the Voting proposals to simplify the State vote-by-mail tracking importance of access and proposes that if a signature abilities might have condi- Rights Act of 1965 to voting process and expand system to ensure votes are simplifying the voter regis- shares enough characteris- tions that make it difficult to restore the powers it lost access to the polls. counted. tration process. tics with a previous signature sign your name the same after the Supreme Court's Invoking the violent his- SB 29, which the gover- "In our state there are an from the same voter, then it way multiple times.” 2013 ruling in Shelby v. tory of voter suppression in nor signed into law in Feb- estimated 4.6 million U.S. would be recognized as offi- For now, the Senate Holder. In that case, the the South that her parents ruary, extended those citizens who are eligible to cial on voting paperwork. Appropriations Committee U.S. Supreme Court ruled endured, which sometimes requirements to any election vote who have not yet regis- Current law dictates that has tabled SB 503, placing that laws requiring states involved murders -- Califor- "proclaimed or conducted" tered,” Newman said. “Our a signature has to match the bill in what the Legisla- and local communities to nia Secretary of State prior to Jan. 1, 2022. obligation as the people’s exactly for it to be consid- ture calls a “suspense file,” first clear any changes to ered valid. where it awaits further action voting their local laws with Disability Rights Cali- by lawmakers. the feds, was unlawful. fornia (DRC), a non-profit At the federal level, law- “Well, we've become $6.2 Billion Cal Fund Will advocacy organization that makers have introduced two more sophisticated in our advances and protects bills in the U.S. Congress to disenfranchisement," Shel- the rights of Californians liv- expand voting rights, the For ton continued. "We want to Shield Small Businesses ing with disabilities, has The People Act of 2021 and make sure that we stop that come out in support of SB the John L. Lewis Voting disenfranchisement all 503. Rights Advancement Act. along the way and that's from COVID-Related Taxes “Studies have shown The For The People why we're convinced that a BY BO TEFU nesses open so they can con- economy moving again and that signature matches dis- Act, or H.R.1, proposes a bill named for John Lewis California Black Media tinue paying their employ- more important than any- proportionately impact vot- three pronged approach to and a bill that speaks for ees,” he said. thing else, we're going to get ers with disabilities,” Eric expanding election access: the people are bills that California lawmakers Maria Salinas, the presi- vaccines in people's arms so Harris, director of public Voting, campaign finance, need to pass." have approved Assembly dent of the Los Angeles we can do all of that faster,” Bill (AB) 80 legislation Chamber of Commerce, said Gov. Newsom. spearheaded by Assembly- supported the state’s efforts Dr. Shirley Weber, the member Autumn Burke (D- to allow major tax cuts for California Secretary of Inglewood). The legislation small businesses that State, is leading efforts to will give a $6.2 billion tax employ people from Black prevent the projected fiscal cut to small businesses and Brown communities. setback expected to be trig- across the state that received “We know that small gered by the prospective re- loans under the federal gov- businesses are what fuels the election. According to the ernment’s Paycheck Protec- economy not only in Los Secretary of State’s office, tion Program (PPP). Angeles but across the state there is an allocated time of California and across this period for people to with- country,” said Salinas. draw their signatures from Despite small businesses recall petitions in their receiving PPP loans to soft- respective counties. en the financial blow of the State economic strategy pandemic, the tax bill also for American Families SHUTTERSTOCK aims to remedy, “the tax Plan California lawmakers burden that we saw in the State officials are com- approved the bill, they say, differences between the fed- bining federal and state ini- to safeguard the financial eral and the state,” said Sali- tiatives to boost efforts to future of small businesses as nas. reopen by mid-June this a supplement to the Ameri- According to state offi- year. The state is initiating can Families Plan proposed cials, in addition to the tax programs to provide relief by President Joe Biden in bill, California also legislat- funds for individuals – some March this year. AB 80, ed $2.5 billion in relief of them grants -- for small signed by Gov. Gavin New- funds to support small busi- businesses and organiza- som protects small business- nesses across the state earli- tions, including $600 stimu- es that received PPP loans er this year. Eligible busi- lus checks for Californians from the federal government nesses can receive grants up who have low incomes. by ensuring that the loans to $25,000 to make up for “Right here in Califor- will not count as taxable financial loss incurred dur- nia, our stimulus programs income. Expenses covered ing the COVID-19 pandem- have provided tax relief for by the federal funds are also ic. small businesses and money tax deductible under this The tax relief bill comes in pockets for struggling legislation. at a critical moment in Gov. families, and we’ve expand- State legislators passed a Newsom’s time in office as ed childcare and made com- unanimous vote on the tax, state officials prepare for munity college free,” said “marking it as one of largest recall efforts his Republican Gov. Newsom. tax cuts in state history,” opponents initiated. According to state offi- Burke said on Facebook. But the Governor cials, relief programs have “My bill will provide remained optimistic. helped more than 40,000 assistance to businesses who “We're going to defeat small businesses and non- were financially harmed the recall,” he said. profits across California so during the COVID-19 pan- Despite the optimism, far. demic by allowing them to the state has validated over “These strategic invest- deduct all expenses paid for 1.6 million signatures ments, which are comple- using forgiven PPP loans,” exceeding the number of mented by President Biden’s she said. signatures required for Cali- American Families Plan, Small businesses play a fornia to move forward with will bolster California’s key role in the economic a re-election. equitable economic recov- recovery of the state espe- “We're going to focus on ery and bring us roaring cially since the state plans to getting people back to back,” he said. reopen on June 15 this year. work,” said Gov. Newsom. State officials are set on “California’s small busi- According to the Cali- achieving their goal to nesses have been hampered fornia Association of Clerks reopen and to restore job and hammered by this pan- and Elections Officials, a losses for small businesses demic, and we are using bipartisan government and academic setbacks for every tool at our disposal to agency, a reelection could schools across California. help them stay afloat,” Gov. cost the state $400 million California Black Newsom said. based on previous election Media’s coverage of Also, “This small busi- data and the current eco- COVID-19 is supported by ness tax relief is exactly nomic factors. the California Health Care what is needed to keep busi- “We're going to get this Foundation. THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-10

{continued from Pg. A-1} The peach cobbler is symbolic for family, holidays, It started as a social club where the Black community and tradition in the collective community. The recipe could play cards, talk, and dance, while a pot of gumbo COVID-19 safety measures in mind; indulge in the sweet life holds generations of tweaks in the ingredients and shared was simmering in the kitchen. The Legaux family came with treating your queen to one of Crustees Pies, or take a bite experiences in the kitchen, and Crustees’ owner, Sharon to Los Angeles with the soul and the hospitable spirit of out of Louisiana home cooking at Harold and Belle’s. Washington, experienced her first slice through the lin- New Orleans, bringing a distinct flavor that can be en- Post & Beam joyed while celebrating mom. For explosive flavor and incredible atmosphere, Post & One of the main pillars of success established by Har- Beam is a great place to celebrate the women who brought old and Belle’s 50 years ago, was the essence of unity. life into this world. The robust flavors found in their soul food Legaux explained, “The atmosphere and the vibe … the match the warmth given by their staff, Post & Beam has creat- food was more of an afterthought. It was about the peo- ed an ambiance that is authentic to the collective community. ple.” With a spacious floor plan and an environment filled with The recipes come directly from the family kitchen, the enchantment of laughter and dining in a sultry garden pa- authentically developed in Louisiana. Legaux explained, tio, intimately tethered to the main room and bar, clinks of “The recipes are coming out of the home kitchen; this is glasses and the buzz of conversation harmonize with the jazz just family tradition getting passed down the line.” He notes playing in the background. reflected on times in Louisiana and the memories shared Post & Beam is known for their artisan brunch menu, with among the family that last far past the feast. their Braised Oxtail Hash, Country Potatoes, Roasted Peppers and Onions, Mustard Hollandaise and Poached Eggs, mom The Crustees Peach Cobbler is symbolic for family, will be dancing in her seat. Exclusively served on Sundays, holidays, and tradition in the collective community. COUR- from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. TESY PHOTO Located in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in South Los Angeles, Post & Beam has been creating phenomenal eage of motherhood, and she’s been cooking with a sense of unity ever since. By bringing mom a finely crafted pie from a wom- an-owned business; the message of gratitude will be received instantly. The story of these pies started in the community of motherhood, Washington learned part of her style of cooking from her friend’s mother, and every

Sunday she would join her friend to recreate the recipes; To Geaux packaging and beignets COURTESY one eventually becoming her signature peach cobbler. Washington reflected on what the peach cobbler The air is filled with the savory scents that represent meant to the Black family dynamic, mainly the use of the culinary enchantment of New Orleans. The kitchen recipes passed down from grandmothers to mothers. tantalizes the senses with authentic gumbo, jambalaya, Washington always takes the compliment of being “the and red beans and rice, slow cooking in layers of flavor, Wood oven Salmon over smoked fingerling potatoes and best pie” with gratitude, but she looks at the other moth- providing a rich culinary experience. pickled red onion with Alabama White BBQ Sauce. PHOTO CREDIT: er’s journey; cooking and creating a dish for their loved Legaux explained that alongside those dishes, their

TRAVIS MCCOY PHOTOGRAPHY ones. fryers are going from dusk-till-dawn, where their famous In reflection, Washington said, “… I was told for fry catfish, shrimp, oysters, and beignets. This is place is memories for their guests for over eight years. Hosting private many years that my peach cobbler was ‘the best peach perfect for the family and the special event of honoring events, they customized the experience to fit every occasion. cobbler,’ and for me I just said, ‘well, okay… well, thank the women in one’s life. The atmosphere draws in the crowd, but everyone comes back you so much, I really appreciate it,’ because I always be- Located at 2920 W. Jefferson Blvd., in Los Angeles, for the addicting flavor of the food, representing a rich culture lieved, that what you interpret as the best, is what you CA, 90018. For to-go orders, the restaurant utilizes mul- found in the Black community. grew up eating from your mother.” It’s safe to say, the tiple delivery services, such as Chow Now, Grubhub, and

Known for their modern twist on west coast cuisine, Post love for nourishing others is the secret ingredient to the Postmates. Customers can also order online through the FILE PHO & Beam curated a southern combination that synchronizes famous Crustees Peach Cobbler. One can grab a slice Harold and Belle’s website at www.haroldandbelles.com with the traditional comfort food of California. Some of the through GrubHub, DoorDash, Postmates, and UberEats, Mother’s Day is a time to show gratitude for the wom- introductory plates include warm Corn Bread with Whipped or by calling 323.815.9910 for more delicious details. en who continue to put others before themselves. They Honey Butter, Pacific Oysters, and Vegan Crab Cake. Harold and Belle’s do this thankless job with honor; Mother’s Day creates an Their main dishes include one-of-a-kind plates like the Harold & Belle’s has served Los Angeles for 50 Years energy of recognizing all of the hard work that goes into Espresso Rubbed Hangar Steak accompanied with Celery and it all started with connection and family tradition for raising a child. Root Puree and Red Pepper Romesco. This place has been the creole-style restaurant. A Post & Beam brunch says “thank you for every- “mother-approved” for exquisite dining. Located on 3767 Harold and Belle’s dining experience started with thing” through their flavors and atmosphere, a pie from Santa Rosalia Drive, one can request a table on the official a family connection; third generation owner, Ryan Le- Crustees captures the appreciation that one feels on website, https://postandbeamla.com/ or for more information, gaux, explained that food was an afterthought when his Mother’s Day, and Harold and Belle’s provides a sense one can call, by dialing (323) 299-5599. grandparents, Harold and Belle, built their legacy. They of restoration for the women who used their bodies to Crutees Pies brought the southern hospitality to the West Coast. protect and uplift others from birth.

Despite a slight rise in a COVID-19 related illness in children, L.A. County slowly enter the less restrictive tier. Non-compliance and who has lost loved ones County shows 1,169,805 equitable distribution of dangerous conditions at during this tragedy and are cases, Long Beach with vaccines and ensuring eli- businesses and worksites hopeful that deaths continue 52,956 cases and Pasadena gible residents and work- can be reported to Public to remain very low in the with 11,224. ers in hard hit communi- Health by phone at 888- weeks ahead,” said Barbara According to race and ties have increased access 700-9995 or online at Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, ethnicity, COVID-19 statis- to vaccines. Visit: www. www.publichealth.lacoun- Director of Public Health. tics show: American Indian/ VaccinateLACounty.com ty.gov. These tips can be “Our ability to maintain low Alaska Native with 1,984; (English) and www.Va- submitted anonymously. numbers of cases, and corre- Asian with 55,597; Black cunateLosAngeles.com For more informa- spondingly low numbers of with 45,295; Hispanic/Lati- (Spanish) to learn how tion and statistics on CO- hospitalizations and deaths, no with 614,650; Native Ha- to make an appointment VID-19 in Los Angeles can be attributed in large part waiian/Pacific Islander with at vaccination sites, what County, please visit http:// to the increased number of 4,170; White with 127,413; verifications people will publichealth.lacounty.gov/ people vaccinated.” those of other race and eth- need to show at your vac- For more detailed in-

Los Angeles County has nicity with 101,614 and COURTESY PHOTO cination appointment, and formation on COVID-19 remained in the orange tier 219,082 under investigation. Administration to approve MIS-C cases occurred in much more. Vaccinations vaccination plans in L.A. operating at 50% indoor As of this week, there its vaccine for ages 12-to- Latinx children with the are always free and open County and to sign up for capacity in key sectors and were 739 sites offering vac- 15-year-olds. other cases evenly divided to eligible residents and a vaccination newsletter, edging into the Yellow tier, cines that include hospi- COVID-19 infections between Black/African workers regardless of im- visit: www.VaccinateLA- American and White chil- migration status. County.com dren. Protecting children WWW.IMWLAW.COM from infection and com- plications, especially those not eligible for vaccina- tions, remains a high pri- ority as we head into the summer months. “There will be a time in the not-distant future when many of our children #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA will be eligible for the vac- PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY cine,” said Ferrer. “While SINCE 1943 we are all reminded daily about the powerful vac- cines now available, for The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health identified 1,233,985 positive our children and others not cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 23,914 deaths. COURTESY PHOTO yet vaccinated, masking is an essential tool in our which is the least restrictive. tals, clinics, pharmacies and have caused multisystem effort to keep transmis- Mobile vaccinations and schools. Many of these sites inflammatory syndrome in sion rates low. Even if all other locations continue to have become active in hard children (MIS-C) during the adult members of your distribute vaccines. There’s hit communities. Anyone the pandemic. Most youth family are vaccinated, been a slight rise in the CO- can obtain vaccines at the 8 survived MIS-C but there mask together with your

VID-19 related illness in county run sites, and many of have been 36 deaths from children as much as pos- Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, youth since its peak in mid- the community sites without MIS-C nationally among sible, specifically when at W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie December. an appointment. There are 3,185 cases reported. To indoor gatherings or while PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW Public Health identified also 126 mobile units offer- date, Public Health has in crowded outdoor places; CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION 1,233,985 positive cases of ing vaccines in communities confirmed 180 children this sets a good example EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW …AND MORE COVID-19 across all areas to those who may not be able with MIS-C including making it easy for them to of L.A. County and a total of to reach certain sites. In early two child deaths in L.A. follow your lead.” P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 23,914 deaths. Cases across April, Pfizer submitted a re- County. Out of the chil- Public Health is com- F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 the Southland: Los Angeles quest to the Food and Drug dren with MIS-C, 74% of mitted on ensuring an THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11 LOS ANGELES NATIVE & NEW ORLEANS MAYOR LATOYA CANTRELL PREPARES FOR RE-ELECTION WITH SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING EVENT Polls show Mayor Cantrell will crush all competition vying for her seat

BY DANNY J. BAKEWELL,JR. er, undaunted by nefarious served as councilperson dur- Executive Editor plans to declare Broadmoor ing much of the early days a flood zone that should not of the post Katrina efforts to New Orleans Mayor, be rebuilt, she returned to rebuild and restore New LaToya Cantrell, who grew her home and neighborhood Orleans. She gained city- up here in Los Angeles was and led efforts to revitalize wide acclaim for her efforts recently honored by a group her community as president to restore affordable housing of local and national busi- of her neighborhood associ- throughout the city. She ness leaders in New ation. Not only did she lead also garnered citywide sup- Orleans, Louisiana. The her neighborhoods efforts to port for her leadership event which was organized rebuild, but she also led the efforts in bringing forth a by New Orleans business way for a robust rebuilding No-Smoking ordinance that leader Ronnie V. Burns, Sr. effort throughout New prohibited smoking in most was held at the historical Orleans. public buildings throughout Dooky Chase Restaurant on Bolstered by her success the city. March 30, 2020. Also in in saving her Broadmoor “Mayor Cantrell has attendance at the event was neighborhood, Cantrell ran proven herself to be an

COURTESY PHOTO/L.A. SENTINEL Ronnie Burns, Sr., Sheila Burns, Mayor Cantrell

where most needed, includ- ing making major improve- ments in policing in some of the city’s toughest crime areas. As 2020 dawned, New Orleans was on the verge of major growth and develop- ment. Then like many cities in America COVID- 19 hit the city and hit it hard. COVID started infecting people and with COURTESY PHOTO/L.A. SENTINEL the worldwide attraction of Danny Bakewell, Sr., Alden McDonald, Mayor Cantrell, Ronnie Burns, Sr., Bill Rouselle Mardi Gras in February of

COURTESY PHOTO/L.A. SENTINEL that year, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Ronnie Burns, Sr. became an epicenter for the

By 2017, Cantrell had established herself as one of New Orleans premier polit- ical leaders, garnering over- whelming support from the city’s residence as well as the business community. She had developed an impressive reputation of being an “No Time For Nonsense, Let’s Get It Done” leader. With the urg- ing of friends, political activist and community leaders, Cantrell decided to COURTESY PHOTO/L.A. SENTINEL run for mayor. While New Mayor LaToya Cantrell New Orleans native and the Los Angeles Sentinel’s COURTESY PHOTO/L.A. SENTINEL Danny Bakewell, Sr. and Mayor Cantrell Chairman and Executive Publisher Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. As Cantrell prepares for her re-election in October, she is credited for her bold and effective efforts to pro- tect her constituents during the COVID pandemic. Today, New Orleans has one of the lowest rates of infec- tion and one of the highest rates of vaccination in the country. LaToya Cantrell came to COURTESY PHOTO/L.A. SENTINEL COURTESY PHOTO/L.A. SENTINEL New Orleans in the early Greg Feirn 1990’s to attend Xavier Uni- Alden and Rhesa McDonald, Mayor Cantrell

effective leader of the city. Orleans, in its own political forces. With a disease. Cantrell imposed The care and concern she parochial way had never steady forward looking a shut-down of the city and has demonstrated for both elected a woman or non- platform and an energetic despite strong opposition the local residence of our native New Orleanian, campaign team, Cantrell from segments of the city along with the attention Cantrell who had worked in won the mayor’s race with tourist dominated business to detail and support she has the hospitality industry dur- over 60% of the vote. community of New provided our local business ing her college years, built a Since becoming the Orleans, she held her community is unprecedent- grassroots army by “meet- mayor of New Orleans, ground and is recognized ed. She understands the ing people where they are.” Cantrell has delivered addi- today as one of the most pulse of the city and the She conducted a historical tional funding to upgrade effective COVID managers people she serves and I am campaign kickoff, going to New Orleans crumbling in the country. honored to call her a friend 12 different neighborhoods and aged infrastructure. A child of Los Angeles and bring together such an in 14 days all to announce She has had a laser focus County (Straight Out Of illustrious group of leaders and launch her bid to on improving the lives of Compton), we salute

COURTESY PHOTO/L.A. SENTINEL to support her re-election become the next mayor of working families and youth Mayor LaToya Cantrell Danny Bakewell, Sr. and Ronnie Burns, Sr. efforts.” Stated Ronnie New Orleans. She led all throughout the city. She and heartily offer our Burns, Sr., president of competition during the pri- has right sized the city’s endorsement and support versity-The only Black for and won the city council Burns Management Group mary, shocking many of the budget allocating city serv- of her re-election bid in Catholic University in the seat in that district. She and organizer of the event. New Orleans old-guard ice, resources and funding October 2021. Nation. She is quoted as saying “she found her soul in the rich African American culture of New Orleans.” Cantrell earned her bache- lor’s degree in Sociology in 1995 from Xavier and after graduation began with a local education non-profit. She also met and married New Orleans attorney Jason Cantrell in her then newly adopted home city. Like many New Orlea- nians, Cantrell was uprooted from her Broadmoor neigh- borhood in the aftermath of COURTESY PHOTO/L.A. SENTINEL Hurricane Katrina. Howev- Group Photo A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-1

Nationwide “Rise Above COVID” Movement Seeks to represent the country’s diversity in COVID-19 clinical trial

Inclusion of Black Tuskegee have understand- ACTIV-2 is conducted volunters is crucial to ably left many feeling that by the AIDS Clinical Tri- research COVID-19 clinical trials shouldn’t be als Group (ACTG) and trusted,” said Lance Okeke, sponsored by the National treatments M.D., M.P.H. assistant Institute of Allergy and In- professor of Medicine in fectious Diseases, part of Special to the Sentinel the Division of Infectious the National Institutes of Diseases and ACTIV-2 Health, with support from Rise Above COVID is Principal Investigator, the Federal COVID Re- raising awareness of AC- Duke University. “How- sponse - Therapeutics, the TIV-2, a nationwide clini- ever, the National Research U.S. government’s multi- cal trial to evaluate poten- Act was signed into law in agency effort to accelerate tial treatments for early 1974 to ensure the highest the development, manufac- COVID-19. The study is ethical standards and con- turing, and distribution of enrolling adults within duct are met during clinical COVID-19 vaccines, thera- eight days of experiencing research. From my view on peutics, and diagnostics. symptoms and 10 days of the frontlines of COVID-19 About the ACTG their positive COVID-19 research, it is vitally impor- Founded in 1987, the test result. ACTIV-2 is tant that we ensure treat- AIDS Clinical Trials Group working to enroll people of ments are safe and effective (ACTG) was the world’s color to ensure that the na- for the communities most first HIV research- net tion’s diverse population is impacted by this pandemic. clinical trials, many deeply discuss topics ranging from place in more than 140 na- work. The ACTG conducts represented in the trial. Diverse clinical trial partic- trust their barbershops and the historical mistrust of tionwide sites including At- groundbreaking studies to The U.S. Black popu- ipation key to this effort.” beauty salons. Rise Above clinical trials to the present- lanta, New Orleans, Hous- improve the treatment of lation has experienced 10 “My entire household COVID is partnering with day devastation COVID-19 ton, Chicago, New York, HIV and its complications; percent more COVID-19 tested positive, includ- more than 200 Black bar- has had on the Black com- Baltimore, Philadelphia, reduce new infections and cases, nearly 300 percent ing my children, and we bershops and beauty sa- munity. Barbershop and Los Angeles, and others. HIV-related illness; and more hospitalizations, and all experienced different lons across New York City, beauty salon customers re- “I lost five family mem- advance new approaches to 90 percent more deaths symptoms,” said Mike Mc- Chicago, Chapel Hill, and ceive detailed information bers to COVID-19 in 14 prevent, treat, and ultimate- (CDC, March 2021) than Daniel, a Black ACTIV-2 Durham to engage patrons about the study, along with days and personally feel the ly cure HIV. ACTG studies non-Hispanic whites. His- clinical trial participant in in “real talk” about COV- complimentary facemasks devastation our Black com- have helped establish cur- torically, the Black com- Los Angeles. “The impact ID-19 and raise awareness and hand sanitizers from munity is experiencing,” rent paradigms for manag- munity has had the lowest on my family was painful. of the ACTIV-2 clinical Rise Above COVID. said Tony Wafford, mem- ing HIV disease, and have clinical trial participation Participating in this clinical trial, which has multiple ACTIV-2 is being con- ber of the Rise Above CO- informed HIV treatment rates of any racial group trial allowed me to make a sites in each of those lo- ducted to identify therapeu- VID Community Advisory guidelines, resulting in dra- and only 8 percent partici- valuable contribution to my cales. These community- tics that can prevent people Board. “Our community is matic decreases in HIV-re- pation in clinical trials of community and I encour- based safe spaces, which who get COVID-19 from being hit hard, and we need lated mortality worldwide. drugs that were approved age others to do the same.” have long been epicenters progressing to severe dis- research that reflects our last year (FDA, 2020). While some in the of honest dialogue, are the ease and hospitalization. population. The time to join “Historical events like Black community mistrust ideal settings to candidly The clinical trial is taking this movement is now.” Black Lineworker Scholarship Names Recipients including Local Minority Students

Sentinel newS Service A varsity basketball and tennis player as well Thirty high school se- as a four-year, honor-roll niors in Southern Califor- student, Isaiah hopes to be- nia Edison’s service area come a civil engineer. Isa- have been named 2021 iah believes civil engineer- Edison Scholars and will ing will allow him to create be awarded $1.2 million safe cities and communities in scholarships by Edison to allow kids, like himself, International to pursue sci- to reach their full potential. ence, technology, engineer- He plans to major in civil ing or math (STEM) stud- engineering ies. Jared Frazierwood- “The Edison Scholars Bridge High School class of 2021 is outstand- As the presidential ing,” said Pedro Pizarro, service awardee at Camp president and CEO of Edi- James and the secretary son International. “They for the Sea Scouts, Jared are navigating school, dreams of being the first leading organizations and person in his family to at- securing internships, of- tend college. In college, he ten while balancing jobs. wants to pursue electric car School science That’s difficult in any- en technology and natural gas vironment, let alone a pan- Somaya has been in- Gideon Telahunel-Se- options for vehicles. Jared ence, technology, engineer- corporate philanthropic demic. We are so proud to volved with various vol- gundo High School has dreams of developing ing and math to students of contributors in Southern help these students pursue unteer opportunities, like Gideon has not only and building tools to pro- color who would not be ex- California. The Edison their STEM dreams.” the Santa Monica Youth participated in Boeing’s in- tect and serve his commu- posed otherwise. She plans Scholars Program is funded Each Edison Scholar Orchestra and the local li- ternship program, but also nity. He plans to major in to major in mechanical en- entirely by Edison Interna- will receive a $40,000 brary, but her true passion serves as the director of ac- mechanical engineering. gineering. tional shareholders. SCE scholarship — paid over lies in helping people un- tivities for the Little Ethio- Malia Mitchell-Pali- Since 2006, more than customers’ utility bill pay- four years — to further derstand and accept each pia Culture and Resource sades Charter High School $12 million in scholarships ments do not fund company their academic pursuit of other’s differences. She Center. By pursuing an en- As president of Pali- have been awarded to 700 donations. has goals of creating an gineering career, he plans STEM fields at a four-year sades’ Black Student Union high school seniors through All thirty Edison schol- accredited U.S. college or app that not only provides the Edison Scholars Pro- ars will be celebrated in a university. information about different gram. virtual reception on May The recipients’ names communities and people Edison International, 21, 2021.To learn more and a short bio to follow: of color, but also teaches the parent company of about the 2021 Edison Somaya Mohamed- about unconscious bias Southern California Edi- Scholars, visit ENER- nur-Santa Monica High and ways to remedy it. She son, is one of the largest GIZED.EDISON.COM. plans to major in computer

and a Summer Math and to help bridge the race, re- Science Honors Academy ligion and income gap that alumni, Malia knows first- impacts the STEM field. hand the racial disparities He also is the El Segundo within the STEM field. By High basketball team cap- pursuing a degree in me- tain and co-president of the chanical engineering, she Black Student Union. He hopes to bridge the aca- plans to major in industrial demic achievement gap by engineering. partnering with various Isaiah Brookes-San foundations to teach sci- Jacinto High School B-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY, LIFESTYLE & HEALTH THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 Core (Community Organized Relief Effort) Launches It’s Time Los Angeles, A Vaccine Awareness Campaign To Aid Its Vaccine Distribution Efforts To Benefit Underserved Latino, Black, Asian American And Pacific Islander Communities

Disproportionate Distribution and Barriers to Access Among Marginalized Communities Propelled CORE to Rally Community Experts to form Alliance and Execute the Equity-Focused Campaign

Special to the Sentinel cess to vaccines. The mul- from and work along- fered, we believe a better munity messengers are key those community members ticultural and multilingual side diverse communities and stronger LA will re- to education and awareness who often fall through the Continuing their efforts initiative of IT’S TIME across LA to provide them quire strength, unity and in the fight against the pan- cracks,” stated Connie to proactively address in- LOS ANGELES will con- with the relief they need coalition building,” said demic. Chung Joe, CEO of AAAJ- equity in COVID-19 vac- nect and empower people through trust and breaking AEM Founder and Presi- “Immigrants, espe- LA. “This includes our cine distribution and elimi- of color with cultural rel- down cultural and language dent Ivette Rodriguez. “We cially the elderly, Spanish- limited English proficient nate barriers to reaching evance, authenticity and barriers, as well as tech- commend CORE for un- speaking, indigenous com- immigrants, seniors who the city’s most vulnerable accuracy on the need to nology and transportation derstanding that to speak to munities, and the recently may face technology chal- populations, CORE (Com- receive life saving vaccina- roadblocks. Our priority is our communities requires a arrived, have faced many lenges, and Native Hawai- the equitable distribution From and For approach.” challenges during the COV- ian and Pacific Islanders of vaccines, and the most “The African Ameri- ID-19 pandemic, including who have been the hard- significant obstacle is- of can Community has been limited access to preven- est hit by COVID-related ten information. Breaking disproportionately affected tion education, healthcare, deaths amongst all racial munity Organized Relief tions by providing informa- down this barrier requires by this global pandemic relief, and the vaccine. This groups. This initiative is Effort) has formed a coali- tion on available resources, working within existing and has been the last to re- is why it is time for all to so important because it fo- tion of strategists and com- including CORE’s mass community infrastructure ceive the necessary support join hands and ensure ev- cuses on how to overcome munity leaders to launch vaccination sites, walk-up and trusted leaders — and needed to overcome this ery family member, friend, such challenges and pro- a vaccination awareness sites and fleet of mobilethat’s exactly what we’ve devastating disease,” said co-worker, and neighbor in vide equitable distribution and acceptance campaign units, to help ensure a safe set out to achieve with IT’S Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., this great City of Los Ange- of the vaccine across all aimed at reaching Los An- and equitable distribution TIME LOS ANGELES. We chairman of Bakewell Me- les is accurately informed, groups.” geles’s hardest hit com- of vaccines. The integrated are excited to rally this ro- dia (Los Angeles Sentinel receives prompt health care IT’S TIME LOS AN- munities, including Latino, campaign includes a public bust alliance of community & LAWT) / Founder/Cre- if sick, and gets the vaccine GELES Black and Asian American service announcement, dig- experts to lead the charge ator of Taste of Soul. “But, because we know doing By providing in-culture, and Pacific Islander popu- ital/social media, microsite, of this collaborative and in- as we always have, we will lations. The initiative, IT’S public relations and com- clusive initiative.” overcome, we will survive. TIME LOS ANGELES, is munity outreach. The cam- “As eligibility opens This starts with getting a multiplatform campaign paign will reach diverse up in California, it’s in- vaccinated. There is no built by LA-based mul- communities and include cumbent upon CORE to doubt, America has earned ticultural marketing firminformation in languages bridge the gap of access our distrust and hesitancy AEM (American Enter- including English, Span- by increasing awareness to take the vaccine by the tainment Marketing) that ish, Mandarin, Korean and among the most vulner- years of previous abuse aims to increase the rate of Vietnamese. able,” said Lee. “This will when it comes to medica- allow community members tion and testing. But, this to make an informed deci- is a new day and the fastest sion for themselves about road to our recovery is for so saves lives. Remember: accurate, data-driven infor- receiving the vaccine. It’s everyone to get vaccinated Your immigration status mation from trusted sources our hope that IT’S TIME as soon as possible. I have does not matter when seek- on the need to receive life LOS ANGELES will help been vaccinated, my family ing to get vaccinated,” stat- saving vaccinations, this us accomplish this goal has been vaccinated and I ed Angelica Salas, CHIR- multi-platform campaign is and ensure easy access to want to encourage every- LA executive director. aimed at the most vulnera- marginalized communities one to get vaccinated as Since the beginning of ble and hard-to-reach com- across the city.” munities gravely impacted In launching IT’S TIME by COVID-19 across Los LOS ANGELES, CORE Angeles. The culturally tai- and AEM have assembled lored campaign is led by a a coalition of highly visible team of multicultural and and respected multicultural multilingual strategists and leaders and community- creatives. The goal is to in- based organizations to ed- soon as the opportunity for the vaccine rollout, Asian crease access and the rate ucate in-language on the you to get vaccinated pres- Americans Advancing Jus- of vaccinations to ensure urgency to be vaccinated ents itself. This is what WE tice – LA, the nation’s larg- a more equitable outcome vaccinations for the city’s “Since the beginning through culturally relevant need to do to get healthy est legal and civil rights for Latino, Black and AAPI most vulnerable and hard- of the pandemic, we have online and grassroots chan- and begin the long road to organization for Asian communities. Launched by to-reach communities. been working in close nels. recovery that our commu- American and Pacific- CORE Is (Community Orga- As California has partnership with the City “We are a group of nity so desperately needs.” landers – has worked to nized Relief Effort) follow opened vaccine availability of Los Angeles and LAFD strategists that came to- Latinos are hesitant to ensure equitable vaccine us at www.ITSTIMELO- to people age 16+, CORE to protect Angelenos from gether on behalf of the take a COVID-19 vaccine access and distribution, SANGELES.org and on anticipates the potential the devastating impact of communities we serve; we due to fear, skepticism and and help LA’s diverse Facebook, Instagram and for increased confusion COVID-19,” said CORE represent the majority mi- mistrust in their communi- AAPI communities over- Twitter. and misinformation around Co-Founder and CEO Ann nority and given how much ties. CORE recognizes that come vaccine hesitancy. how people can gain ac- Lee. “Our teams come our communities have suf- the voices of trusted com- “It’s so critical to prioritize Renae Williams Niles Named Chief Content And Engagement Officer Of Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Sentinel newS Service for Claremont Graduate Dance Project. She is cur- a certificate in Diversity University’s Arts Man- rently Board Chair of the and Inclusion from Cor- Chad Smith, the David agement Program and Association of Performing nell University and was a C. Bohnett Chief Executive has been a Los Angeles Arts Professionals, the na- participant in the inaugu- Officer Chair of the Los Institute for the Humani- tional membership organi- ral 2020 USC Racial Eq- Angeles Philharmonic As- ties Fellow since 2014. zation for the professional uity Leadership Academy. sociation, announced today She served on the Western performing arts field. In 2017 she received the the appointment of Renae Arts Alliance board for 13 A University of South- Western Arts Alliance Ser- Williams Niles as Chief years, on the board of trust- ern California alumna, vice to the Field Award and Content and Engagement ees for Dance/USA and as she also completed an ex- in 2021 was honored as Officer. In this newly- cre a three-year advisor for ecutive education program an Unsung Hero from the ated position, she will pro- the New England Founda- with the USC Marshall State of California Legisla- vide strategic guidance and tion for the Arts’ National School of Business, holds ture Black Caucus. articulation of the LA Phil’s organizational goals and policy, overseeing all pro- HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY gramming (classical, non- classical and humanities) PASADENA COUNCILMAN across Walt Disney Concert tive spirit and deep connec- collective work will ensure Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, tion to our artforms have programs and experiences The Ford and the Judith made her one of the most that are unifying and inspir- and Thomas L. Beckmen JOHN J. KENNEDY respected arts leaders in the ing.” YOLA Center, and for LA country. When the increas- Williams Niles joins Phil residencies and tours. ing complexity of our work the LA Phil from the Cul- She will also be respon- and the institution’s ambi- ver City Education Foun- sible for YOLA (Youth tions for the future made it dation, where she is the Orchestra Los Angeles) evident that we would ben- Executive Director. She and learning programs and efit from creating the posi- has worked in the arts and initiatives; communica- tion of Chief Content and nonprofit sectors for more tions, public relations, mar- Engagement Officer, Renae than 25 years, serving in keting and sales; and will was the person I immedi- many capacities, includ- guide further integration ately thought of, and I am ing as Company Manager of the LA Phil’s diversity, thrilled that she has agreed for the Lula Washington equity and inclusion goals. to take this on. I know all Dance Theatre, Director of Reporting to the Chief Ex- of our artists, collaborators Grant Programs for the Los ecutive Officer, she will as- and partners, and the com- Angeles County Arts Com- sume her position full-time munities we serve, will join mission, Vice President beginning June 7. me in warmly welcoming of Programming for The Chad Smith said, “I Renae to the LA Phil.” Music Center and the first have long admired Renae Renae Williams Niles Chief Operating Officer/ and her work. From the said, “I am both overjoyed Associate Dean of Admin- foundational and definingand humbled by the trust istration for the Univer- programming she launched the LA Phil has placed in sity of Southern California during her time at The Mu- me. For quite some time I Glorya Kaufman School of sic Center to her participa- have found the LA Phil’s Dance, where she co-led tion in the establishment programming to be inno- the diversity and inclusion of the Glorya Kaufman vative and the educational commitment. Thank You For Your Friendship, Unwavering Leadership School of Dance at USC, programs to be incredibly Williams Niles has and Commitment To Building a Better Pasadena For Us All. her creativity, collabora- impactful. It is my hope our served as adjunct faculty THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-3 Sparks Guard Bria Holmes’ Daughter Is Her Motivation BY AMANDA SCURLOCK thankful for this opportuni- believe in me,” says Leaving her comfort Sports Writer ty and to the Sparks for Holmes. She stated, “I feel zone and traveling the believing in me,” Holmes like these last couple of world with her daughter at The Sparks signed Bria said. “I’m ready to com- years I haven’t really got- an early age was always Holmes this offseason, and pete and begin this new ten the opportunity to one of Holmes’ goals. She she’s excited about her chapter with such an iconic showcase my talent and states, “It’s something for future in Los Angeles. The organization.” what I can actually do.” me to better myself and 2016 draft pick will bring Te’a Cooper and new Connecticut is experience new things, and her playoff and champi- signee Erica Wheeler are Holmes’s hometown, and get out of my comfort onship experience to the two athletic guards that she enjoyed her time there. zone. Sparks as they expect to love to run. Holmes will fit Although there were bene- Selecting a team was a compete at a high level this in right in with them. Out fits to living in her home- challenging process for year. of all the interested teams, town, things didn’t work Holmes. She had to con- In a recent statement, Sparks was the best match, out, and it’s time for her to sider her daughter and Holmes said she appreci- Holmes stated. move on. family. “That was a long, ates the Sparks for believ- Head coach Derek Holmes’ two-year-old hard, thought-out situation ing in her. Holmes played Fisher has faith in Holmes, daughter ‘Baby D’ is her for me. She’s only two, meaningful minutes in her which played an instru- ultimate joy and motiva- still a baby, baby kind of. career eight playoff games mental role in her decision tion. “Baby D is my moti- She is growing up. I told and a WNBA Finals trip. to sign with Los Angeles. vation. Whatever I’m her, but she doesn’t get it The 26-year-old will According to Holmes, she going through, she’s yet, but she’ll understand bring youth, size, and ath- has never had anyone FACEBOOK PHOTO always the one to make me once we’re on the plane.” leticism to the Sparks believe in her. Guard Bria Holmes (32) has a career average of 6.8 points smile and brighten up your Holmes said Baby D is a organization. “I am truly “I’ve never had anyone and 2.2 rebounds. day.” star all the time. Angels City Sports Partner with HeadSet Sports to Improve Mental Strength of Athletes

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK HeadSet Sports is a athletes out of the picture.” Sports Writer mobile app that helps ath- Along with a program letes improve their mental for elite athletes, Angel Angel City Sports is toughness. A commonality City Sports will also have providing resources to ath- of the two organizations is the “Future Champions letes who are competing in their mission to help ath- Preparations Program” the Tokyo Paralympic letes be the best as competi- which is geared towards Games or the adapted tors and as people. young athletes. That pro- sports National Champi- “One of our interests at gram gives young athletes onships. The organization Angel City Sports has been the same tools and tech- has partnered with HeadSet to bring high level support niques as the elite athletes. Sports to provide program- services to the everyday To begin the program, ming that focuses on mental athlete,” said Angel City the athlete must take an performance to Para- Sports founder Clayton assessment to ensure the lympians and other high Frech. “We came up with program fits their needs. performing adaptive sports this program and we didn’t Participants have access of athletes. want to leave the aspiring their video library, weekly mental workouts and pre- competition preparation

tips. AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Every two weeks, Former NFL running back Isaiah Pead competing in wheelchair basketball during the experts have a session with 2019 Angel City Games. HeadSet athletes to discuss the details of mental prepa- with them week to week, their skill set and teachings through Angel City Sports ration and mental focus as month to month as they pre- and put it in an app. will have free access for the well as discuss how the pare for their upcoming “We had to do was say rest of the year. The pro- HeadSet Sports app works. competitions and qualifica- to ourselves ‘Is there a way grams began on April 14, One of the experts is Jason tions,” Galea said. “What to take what we’re doing in 2021. Galea Ph.D who played we want to do is … help in private practice and bring it “The athletes that are in Division I hockey in col- any way we could.” to technology?’” Galea are really excited and really lege. He and his partner HeadSET originated said. “The challenge came grateful,” Frech said. Peter Papadogiannis Ph.D from the idea of giving ath- into not so much how you “Jason from HeadSET created HeadSet Sports. letes mental strength serv- recreate ourselves, but how Sports is a really dynamic AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL “What we’re trying to ice while creating data so do you create the tools and guy and I think everyone is The partnership also offers the “Future Champions Prepa- do is address any of the they can track their the work that we do.” gonna rally get a lot out of ration Program” for young adaptive sports athletes. things that are coming up progress. Then they took Athletes who signed up the class.” The Rams and Chargers Select Unsung Talents in the 2021 NFL Draft BY AMANDA SCURLOCK 2020 season. The Chargers chose Rams selected defensive their second offensive line- Chargers had two picks in Sports Writer With their 47th overall offensive players with their tackle Bobby Brown III of man Brenden Jaimes in the the sixth round. With their pick, the Chargers selected two third-round picks, Texas A&M, cornerback fifth round. Jaimes compet- 185th overall pick, they For the 2021 NFL Draft, cornerback Asante Samuel choosing wideout Josh Robert Rochell of Central ed in 40 consecutive games, chose linebacker Nick Nie- the Los Angeles football Arkansas and University of setting a record at Nebraska mann and selected running teams secured several picks Central Florida wide receiv- for most consecutive games back Larry Rountree III with in the later rounds. The Los er Jacob Harris. played for an lineman. their 198th overall pick. Angeles Chargers only had Brown III was named on Rountree is the all-time one pick in the first round. the 2020 All-SEC First leading rusher at Missouri; The Boltz selected the Team after executing 5.5 he ran for 3,720 yards and first of two offensive line- sacks for 34 yards during the made 40 touchdowns in his men when they drafted tack- season. college career. le Rashawn Slater 13th With their solitary fourth Due to trades, the Rams overall. In 2019, he did not round pick, the Bolts had three picks in the sev- allow any sacks for the acquired defensive end enth round. They selected Northwestern Wildcats and Chris Rumph out of Duke. running back Jake Funk of was named All-Big Ten The Rams selected North- Maryland, wideout Ben Honorable Mention. western defensive end Skowronek out of Notre The Rams made their Earnest Brown IV with their Dame and defensive end first pick of the Draft in the INSTAGRAM PHOTO fifth round, 174th overall Chris Garrett from Concor- second round, selecting Tackle Rashawn Slater was drafted by the Chargers in the pick. dia-St. Paul. Garrett became Brown IV made 32 tack- INSTAGRAM PHOTO Northern Sun Intercollegiate Louisville wide receiver first round. Wideout Tutu Atwell was Chatarius “Tutu” Atwell les, one sack and four pass drafted by the Rams in the Conference Defensive Play- 57th overall. During his col- Jr. of Florida State. He exe- Palmer and tight end Tre breakups during the 2020 2nd round. er of the Year. lege career, he made 140 cuted 97 total tackles, four McKitty. The Rams chose season. That earned him the With their final pick, the receptions for 2,307 yards interceptions and 29 passes linebacker Ernest Jones with All-Big Ten Honorable The Rams traded their Chargers selected defensive and was the leading receiver defended during his college their 103rd overall pick. Mention. sixth-round pick to the Jack- back Mark Webb of Geor- for Louisville during the career. In the fourth round, the The Chargers selected sonville Jaguars while the gia. C-1 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 •DR. MAULANA KARENGA•

And there was Sen. Tim only in the graphic and bar- is not a political weapon to ist lies placed on his path. lem, a social, economic, po- Scott (R) of South Carolina baric violence of the police, settle every issue the way And thus, he embraces and litical and cultural problem, responding to Pres. Biden’s but also in the savage vio- one side wants. It’s far too becomes hopelessly en- i.e., the systemic pathol- address to the nation, dis- lence of systemic racism it- important.” But there is a gulfed in the acute denial ogy of oppression. As Nana missing the seriousness self in virtually every insti- problem here. First, this is of the wrongdoing, wrong Fannie Lou Hamer says, of racist encounters, try- tution and social space. a lesson he should teach his headedness, gross evil, and “America is a sick society,” ing to reason away racism, “Hear me clearly,” he party cohorts, allies, associ- savage oppression that ac- sick with racism, classism, and calling for a “common declares. “America is not ates and supporters. It’s an company the founding and sexism and other patholo- sense and common ground” a racist country.” But it’s understanding we have held development of this coun- gies of oppression. And we he failed to show or share. not that we don’t hear Sen. at the center of all our strug- try. cannot confuse or conflate He referenced his Christian Scott, it’s that we can’t in gles. We said it in the Holo- Plodding on doggedly spiritual redemption with credentials to strengthen his good faith accept his irra- caust of enslavement during and determinedly, he tells social liberation. I don’t argument, but the spirit was tional assertion of loyalty the Jim Crow period and the us “We are all in this to- doubt the role or reality of not there, for his speech to party line and betrayal Black Freedom Struggle gether,” as if we knew what the power of his mother’s lacked both reason and of the truth of our oppres- DR. MAULANA KARENGA and reaffirm it in the defi- “this” was and what is the prayer or all our mothers’ rightfulness. I might have sion. President Joe Biden ant and dignity-affirming nature, reason and basis of and fathers’ prayers. But missed something, but it and Vice-President Ka- and expand it. Indeed, it assertion that Black Lives this imagined togetherness they taught us too that faith sounded a lot like what my mala Harris have expressed raises Min. Malcolm’s cri- Matter. in a context of systemic without work is dead, that father, a Christian minis- agreement with this posi- tique of racist conceptions Also, it is Europe that racism. Moreover, he says, God helps those that help ter, speaking from bibli- tion and they will need to of democracy which are developed and weaponized “we get to live in the great- themselves, that struggle, cal insight, called walking distinguish their rationale herrenvolk, master race, the concept of race, em- est country on Earth.” But righteous and relentless in step with the wicked, and version of this from and deformed versions of ploying it in determining the phrase “get to live in” struggle - internally and standing in the way of the Sen. Scott’s. For if racism democracy masquerading superiority and inferior- hides a monstrously horrid externally, opens the way wrong-doers and sitting in is not systemic, then any as real. Thus, he calls it a ity, in denying our human- history of the Holocaust of to a whole ‘nother world of the seat of the scornful. He correctives they offer to end victimizing democracy, ity and human rights, in the enslavement. And racially justice, caring and other va- had been assigned to carry the savagery of our racial “nothing but disguised hy- distribution of social goods and humanly speaking, it rieties of goodness. Let us the water and waste of his oppression will only be su- pocrisy.” and social services, and en- wasn’t about “getting to set aside all illusions about Trumpized party, to deny perficial and self-deluding. Talking the double- hancing or diminishing life live,” in America, but be- race, racism and reality, truth, lift up the lie and try Scott peddles the pa- speak they usually assign conditions, capacity and ing forced, being enslaved, then, intensify the struggle, to sell as many air sand- triotism of his party, cam- to their enemies, he says chances. Scott’s affirma- being dominated, deprived bear witness to truth and set wiches about racism as the ouflaging the pathology efforts to correct and pre- tion that race is important is and degraded here. the scales of justice in their irrational mind, unrepentant of oppression imposed on vent future voter suppres- an uncredited and bad faith Moreover, to talk about proper place, and build the heart and current market for his people. And he says, “I sion are “not about civil concession to the battle cry it as if American society good world we all want and social madness would bear. know firsthand our healing rights or our racial past. It’s “Black Lives Matter.” But simply opened up to us so deserve. It would be too harsh to is not finished.” But this is about rigging elections in because it’s an uncredited we could move “from cot- call what he did tommin, a wrong and misleading fo- the future.” So, voter sup- appropriation used to pre- ton to Congress” is again Dr. Maulana Karenga, but we can call it timmin’ cus. The central issue is not pression is freedom to vote tend valuing Black lives lifting up a lie and illusion Professor and Chair of which seems on its face our healing, but our free- and a proposed federal ini- rather than actually pro- of an unfought for freedom Africana Studies, Califor- to be a similar species of dom from the oppression tiative to stop and prevent it tecting them and helping to and justice for all. Every nia State University-Long speech, thinking and prac- that injures and kills us. If in the future is defined as a create conditions for their inch and iota of progress Beach; Executive Direc- tice. He does not want us the gross and grievous inju- “Washington power grab.” survival, development and made, Frederick Douglass tor, African American Cul- to think race, even though ries are conceded and halt- Let’s face it; it is about the flourishing, it is left hang- told us in the midst of the tural Center (Us); Creator it is imposed by society as ed, then we could begin to racial past as well as the ra- ing without associated pro- Holocaust of enslavement, of Kwanzaa; and author a social construction used heal. And if we acquire the cial present, for racial here grams or proposals. is gained and sustained in of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- to assign human worth and healthcare, housing, educa- is also a substitute for racist. In weaving the artificial righteous and relentless tion of Family, Community social status using White tion, income and the repara- And it is the racial and rac- cloth of American mythol- struggle. “For power con- and Culture and Essays people as the paradigm. He tions we need and merit, our ist past and present which ogy about its goodness, cedes nothing without a on Struggle: Position and talks of color coding and our healing and health would cannot be wished away or greatness and unplausible demand. It never did and it Analysis, www.AfricanA- oppression based on color greatly improve. defined away by self-delud- perfection seeking to be never will.” So, it was then mericanCulturalCenter-LA. as “a hundred years ago.” A dedicated defender ing claims of a post-racial more perfect, he repeat- and so it is now. org; www.OfficialKwan- And he has the strange gut of the racist realm, Scott society. edly stumbles over the large Scott closes trying to zaaWebsite.org; www. and gall to suggest a moral makes reference to his race Scott tells us that “Race rocks of reality and rac- spiritualize a material prob- MaulanaKarenga.org. equivalency between iden- to bolster his party’s fake tifying White oppressors claims, not to support his •REV. JAMES K. MCKNIGHT• and indicting and oppress- people’s real demands of ing Black people. No, the freedom, justice, and equal- racial coding and oppres- ity. He talks of voter sup- sion is not long ago, but a pression as if it is freedom daily reality in countless to vote and defends unjust constraining, disabling and laws that limit and prevent deadly forms. And it is not democracy, not enhance

the Los AngeLes sentineL A few years ago, legis- of the COVID-19 pan- We can all agree on the lators devised a plan that demic, is now the time for urgent need to improve was aimed at reducing loosening the restrictions health in our communities. the economic burdens for on new taxes, fees and as- Our challenges are signifi- Californians. sessments?” I say, “Abso- cant. The law, which was is lutely not.” Let us focus on educa- DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. to remain in effect until Proponents of the tion, reducing food deserts, Executive Publisher / CEO January 1, 2031, “pro- AB1163 make their argu- and increasing access to lo- hibits the imposition, ments by taking shots at cally grown fresh produce JENNIFER J. THOMAS increase, levy and collec- what they have been dubbed and fresh fruits. Let us fo- Publisher tion, or enforcement by a “Big Soda lobbyists” and cus and work tirelessly to KENNETH R. THOMAS local agency of any tax, “sugar sweetened bever- make healthy food options Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) fee, or other assessment ages.” Sugar sweetened offered at affordable prices RUTH WASHINGTON on groceries, except as beverages are easy targets. available in our communi- Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) provided, and allows a lo- REV. JAMES K. MCKNIGHT Linking them to the alarm- ties. COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. cal agency to continue to ing rates of negative health In so doing, we will see Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) levy and collect, enforce, money by taxing hard work- indexes is easy; yet, easy is the changes we want to see PAMELA A. BAKEWELL or reauthorize any tax, ing, cash strapped Califor- not always right. without adding economic Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer fee, or other assessment nians. I like the law because Think about it... will we stress to the very people DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. on groceries imposed, ex- it reminds me of the phrase likely tax our way to lower who least need more stress Executive Editor / Chief of Staff tended, or increased on or “no new taxes.” blood sugar numbers? Will of any kind. BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL before January 1, 2018.” My question for those we likely tax our way to Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of Simply stated, the law who are questioning the rea- lower cholesterol numbers? The Rev. James K. McK- Directors (2004-2014) ensures that the costs of sonableness of the current Will we likely tax our way night is the senior pastor of BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor grocery items, items that legislation is, “Given all of to lower blood pressure the Congregational Church Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising we all need, will not in- the economic demands that numbers? Will we likely of Christian Fellowship in ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer crease because a local have been placed on hard tax our way to more healthy Los Angeles. Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution agency wants to raise working people as a result communities? I think not. CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor Production Designer / Staff Writer BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer Copy Editor ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer Copy Editor E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer Copy Editor CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising ALLEN MORET, Classified

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It goes without saying the forefront of that effort. will continue to rise, creat- yourself home energy au- the delicate ecosystems that 2020 was a difficult Sadly, the effects of cli- ing flooding and erosion dit—the U.S. Department and wildlife that exist in year for everyone, but es- mate change are real, and hazards for coastal commu- of Energy website has a California. The mountains, pecially Black communities we cannot wait to address nities. great checklist. forests, rivers, valleys, and across California. Our com- the cause or the impact. But we are not looking We can also take to our beaches of California are munities were dispropor- Air pollution, wildfires, back or letting fear take communities for climate like nowhere else in the tionately impacted by both drought, and heatwaves are hold. Instead, we are ask- change. We can spread the world. While our state’s the health and economic direct threats to a person’s ing all Californians to take word to our friends and grids continue to transition crises wrought by the coro- health and livelihood. Black charge. It’s as simple as neighbors, in person (so- to cleaner sources of power, navirus pandemic. Mean- communities unfortunately starting in your homes. The cially distanced, of course) we must keep a watchful while, we led the charge understand this all too well. time we spend at home each or on social media. Energy eye on our energy use and in an unprecedented social In our communities, where day is an opportunity to re- Upgrade California offers urge others to do the same. justice movement to fight we breathe the effects of fine our energy saving hab- resources and tips to make Keep the big picture in systemic racism. climate change every day, its to help reduce our state’s this happen. mind and take advantage of Yet in the face of these it is critical that we reduce EDWIN LOMBARD emissions and save money Climate change educa- the new normal to reduce troubling events, we’ve not levels of carbon pollution for our household budgets. tional initiatives, activism, energy use and take com- forgotten our commitment to protect our environment, according to one study. The Changing small habits and personal choices and fort that we’re all in this to helping save the planet health, and financial fu- drier summers and higher at home like remember- behaviors can directly help together. from climate change. Start- tures. levels of smog create a ing to switch off the lights to lessen the impact on our ing with our communities In California, the three health hazard for all of us, when leaving a room, or communities and save the Edwin Lombard is the on the frontline here in Cali- biggest climate change but especially infants, chil- unplugging devices when planet. Energy efficiency President/CEO of the Cali- fornia, this spring and sum- risks are increased tem- dren, and the elderly. With they aren’t in use can make programs support a health- fornia African American mer offer a chance for re- peratures, rising sea levels, increasing temperatures, a huge difference. You can ier environment to live in, Chamber of Commerce and newal and an opportunity to and wildfires. Increased forests are becoming more adjust your water heater cheaper energy bills, and a community partner to En- create positive change. The temperatures lead to more and more dry, leading to to 120 degrees Fahrenheit job opportunities in the ergy Upgrade California. Golden State has set a goal frequent and longer heat more intense wildfires that to save energy. Consider clean energy sector. to reduce our carbon pollu- waves, which are killing release more carbon into upgrading your appliances Reducing our energy tion to 1990 levels by 2030, Black Californians at twice the atmosphere. And ex- to Energy Star models, or consumption means we’re and our communities are at the rate of any other group perts predict that sea levels perhaps conducting a do-it- doing our part to protect • BEN JEALOUS •

Just a few days have systemic racism. Congress Mayor Svante Myrick and energy where we live. Our daughter Gianna, then six, passed since Derek should pass the imperfect the city council approved a year of speaking out and said, “Daddy changed the Chauvin’s conviction in the but important George Floyd plan to do away with their taking to the streets will world.” If we want her to murder of George Floyd. Justice in Policing Act. The traditional police depart- serve us well; we can orga- be right in the long run, we But the images from that Justice Department is forg- ment and replace it with a nize, and demonstrate, and can do our part to make her moment are seared in our ing ahead with investiga- new Department of Com- show up in the places where words come true. And each memories forever: the mur- tions of police departments munity Solutions and Pub- local lawmakers meet to do of us can start right here at derer, led away in hand- in Minneapolis and Louis- lic Safety, in which some their work. We can contact home. cuffs. The Floyd family, ville, and the shooting of personnel would carry our local representatives di- Philonise Floyd speaking Anthony Brown in North weapons – and, important- rectly; they might live next Ben Jealous serves as through tears, at the mi- Carolina. ly, some would not. door or down the street. president of People For the crophones after the ver- We have work to do in Instead, unarmed social And while the task of American Way and People dict. The crowds outside our own neighborhoods, workers would respond to changing thousands of po- For the American Way the courthouse erupting in too. the many calls in which an lice departments, one by Foundation. Jealous has cheers when the verdict was Policing is a local func- armed response is unneces- one, seems huge, think decades of experience as read. tion, controlled by city, sary and even dangerous. of this: more than half of a leader, coalition builder, BEN JEALOUS Our gratitude for this county and state govern- The new department will Black Americans live in 25 campaigner for social jus- measure of accountability is ments. These governments have a civilian supervisor. It with input from local resi- metropolitan areas. We can tice and seasoned nonprofit soul-deep. And now we ask answer directly to us, the will focus on de-escalating dents as well as city and get serious about saving executive. In 2008, he was ourselves, will things really citizens. And there is a situations in which people county officials. It is the Black lives by starting in chosen as the youngest- be different this time? The lot we can do to insist on are at risk, and restoring kind of innovative thinking those metro areas. And we ever president and CEO of answer is that they can be, if change. trust among the city’s com- we want in communities can build a movement that the NAACP. He is a gradu- we seize this moment. One of the most inspir- munities of color, homeless across the nation, and the inspires others to act. ate of Columbia University Washington has sent ing examples today is in residents, LGBTQ residents energy around the Chauvin One of the most emo- and Oxford, where he was a encouraging signs that it Ithaca, New York, a col- and residents with disabili- trial helped get it over the tional moments after Rhodes Scholar, and he has is serious about address- lege town led by a dynamic ties. finish line. George Floyd’s murder taught at Princeton and the ing police violence and young Black mayor. There, The plan came together We all can harness that last year came when his University of Pennsylvania.

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Heather Hutt helps at a food drive in South L.A. COURTESY PHOTOS Hutt has been an activist and organizer, working tirelessly to ensure civil rights, hu- man rights, women’s rights, equality, economic and social justice for all people. She also organized the ies Clean Air-Clean Water and seniors. I know that Assembly Select Com- campaign, and helped criti- Heather is the best choice and for that matter, all of ing issues facing the voters als to discuss implicit bias mittee on Community cal outreach to take shape, for State Assembly, and California, Heather Hutt is today. in health care, especially Resources Impacted by helping pass the “Durbin that she will be a fighter the most qualified and most Heather recently served for women and women of AB109 Re-Entry, as well as Bill” which provided aid on a range of issues, from experienced candidate for as the first Black U.S. Sen- color as well as advocating the Assembly Select Com- for small businesses. criminal justice reform to the assembly seat. ate State Director in Cali- for DACA recipients and mittee on Human Rights, Heather also has built a addressing homelessness, Hutt was born and raised fornia’s history, and in her fighting against the Trump and Diversity and Race Re- strong and broad coalition combatting climate change, in Los Angeles and has ded- capacity serving then, Sen- Administration’s assault on lations. of support from women’s making healthcare a right icated her life to Democrat- ator Kamala Harris, she was Dreamers and immigrants. Through her work as organizations throughout and rebuilding our econo- ic activism, public service, the principal representative She has worked hand- a California Democratic the area, many who have my. I urge the voters of the and her community. She is among constituents and in-hand with both labor Party delegate and trea- advocated that we must 54th District to join me in and business to address the surer of the CDP Black elect another woman to ful- supporting Heather Hutt for vital resources needed to Caucus, Heather has been fill Kamlager-Dove’s seat keep California’s economy an activist and organizer, because of the extreme lack moving and championed working tirelessly to ensure of representation by Afri- environmental justice pol- civil rights, human rights, can American women in icy changes for Watts and women’s rights, equality, the California Legislature South Los Angeles while economic and social justice (currently there are only two seats held by African American women in the en- tire state of California). Congresswoman Max- ine Waters in announcing her support for Heather stated: A lifelong community helper, former State Director “I am proud to endorse

Heather Hutt (center) with then, CA Senator Kamala Har- Heather Hutt for State As- Heather Hutt COURTESY PHOTO ris’ (right). sembly. Heather is a mother of three, a lifelong Demo- State Assembly.” a single mother who raised elected leaders throughout Heather Hutt helps at a food drive in South L.A. crat, and a leader who has The time has come to three young boys in the California. She used her worked in both the state cast your vote for Heather district and has first-hand position to stand up for serving as the district di- for all people. In addition, and federal government and Hutt for the 54th California knowledge and experience women by bringing togeth- rector for California State she launched the “VOTE delivered for working fami- Assembly. to address the most press- er healthcare profession- Senator Isadore Hall. LA“ campaign, the LA Cit- lies, women, young people NEWS A-7 THURSDAY,C-3 JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELESTHURSDAY, SENTINEL MAY 6, 2021

everything worked out and my children to guide them and wisdom. my son came home alive. along their journey. I have Someone once said, We survived a situation also had a few women in “Life does not come with where some mother’s chil- my life that have served a manual, it comes with a dren do not return home. as positive role models mother.” Mothers are the There are too many during different seasons backbone for families and WINDOW names to list in this article, of my life, and I am grate- our communities. We need but the mothers of Ahmaud ful. Over the years I have their strength, experience, Arbery, George Floyd, also been able to serve as a love, and heart. If you are Breonna Taylor, Daunte “daughter” to a few wom- blessed to still have your Wright, Rayshard Brooks, en that have come into my mother with you, pause Daniel Prude, Atatiana Jef- life. We are a village with this Mother’s Day and let ferson, Philando Castile, the capability of extending her know you appreciate and Stephon Clark are just our arms of love to those in her and everything she has a few where mothers have need. done for you. If you know had to bury their children If we desire the love of a mother that may be alone before their time. I want to a mother or a child there this year, let her know she extend my deepest sympa- are plenty of women that is appreciated and not for- In the natural order of Racism, police brutality, late, and he had not come thy to each mother that will are willing to help fill that gotten. things, parents do not plan gun violence, gangs and home. I was getting wor- not be able to celebrate this need, all we have to do is to ever have to bury their other forms of violence ried. Then my phone rang Mother’s Day with their look around and extend Healing Without Hate: children. Normally, chil- need to cease, including and as soon as I heard the children. As a mother and ourselves. This Mother’s It’s a choice. It’s a life- dren say goodbye to their Black-on-Black crime. male voice on the other grandmother, I sympathize Day if you know someone style. Pass it on! parents and the circle of Years ago, when my end say, may I speak to with your pain. We are that has lost a child take life continues with the next son was in high school, I Wendy Gladney? I knew standing with you. a moment to reach out to Visit www.Wendy- generation. Historically, remember having a very it was the police. My heart Although I was not them and let them know Gladney.com and www. I know there have been eerie feeling that some- sank and the first thing out raised by my biological they are not alone and they forgivingforliving.org to examples where children thing was wrong. You of my mouth was just tell mother, I feel blessed be- are not forgotten. If you learn more. Wendy is a life have been killed or died know that gut reaction me if he is dead or alive? cause I was raised with are a mother looking for strategist, coach, consul- before their parents, but in you have out of no where It was one of those calls love by my paternal grand- the love or attention of a tant, author, and speaker. my lifetime, I am seeing when it comes to your chil- I thought I would never mother who instilled in me child (young or old) think You can hear her every too many mothers hav- dren? My son had gone to have to receive, but to my the values that I still guide of someone you can sow Wednesday on Instagram ing to bury their children a football game at his high delight it was something my life by every day. They into their life and provide Live at 12 noon PST. causing unnecessary tears. school, and it was getting we could fix and with time are also the values I taught them with your guidance

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la corte que le quede más another under Federal, State, in the office of the County with the County Clerk of cerca. Si no puede pagar or common law (See Section Clerk, except, as provided Los Angeles County on la cuota de presentación, 14411 et seq., Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section 04/05/2021. Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental pida al secretario de la corte Professions Code). 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with que le dé un formulario de Original Filing 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section Impact Report (EIR)/ Environmental Assessment exención de pago de cuotas. 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/21 in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Si no presenta su respuesta CNS-3468236# statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires a tiempo, puede perder el LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from for the I-105 ExpressLanes Project caso por incumplimiento y in the residence address of the date on which it was filed la corte le podrá quitar su FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new in the office of the County sueldo, dinero y bienes sin NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided más advertencia. File No. 2021097443 Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section Hay otros requisitos legales. The following person(s) is before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires Es recomendable que llame a (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change un abogado inmediatamente. 1. EDUCATED NOTARY, 2. Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the Si no conoce a un abogado, ACCLOTHINGDESIGN, 3. must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section puede llamar a un servicio de THE EDUCATED NOTARY, Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change remisión a abogados. Si no 12501 YUKON AVE, The filing of this statement in the residence address of puede pagar a un abogado, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new es posible que cumpla con County of LOS ANGELES the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name los requisitos para obtener Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed servicios legales gratuitos CHRISPIN ANTHONY in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective de un programa de servicios CLARKE, 12501 YUKON another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious legales sin fines de lucro. AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Puede encontrar estos 90250 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the grupos sin fines de lucro This business is conducted by Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. en el sitio web de California an Individual Original Filing The filing of this statement Legal Services, (www. The registrant(s) started doing 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/21 does not of itself authorize lawhelpcalifornia.org), en business on 05/2017. CNS-3467996# the use in this state of a el Centro de Ayuda de las I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Cortes de California, (www. in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT Why this notice? en contacto con la corte o el or common law (See Section colegio de abogados locales. matter pursuant to Section File No. 2021090134 14411 et seq., Business and This is to inform you that the California Department of Transportation AVISO: Por ley, la corte 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is Professions Code). Professions code that the (are) doing business as: (Caltrans), in cooperation with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan tiene derecho a reclamar las Original Filing cuotas y los costos exentos registrant knows to be false FLORENCE FRESH, 3124 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 Transportation Authority (Metro), has completed the Final EIR/EA for por imponer un gravamen is guilty of a misdemeanor W. FLORENCE AVE, LOS CNS-3463759# sobre cualquier recuperación punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90043 County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the Interstate 105 (I-105) ExpressLanes Project in Los Angeles County. de $10,000 ó más de valor exceed one thousand dollars of LOS ANGELES The Final EIR/EA identifies Alternative 3 as the Preferred Alternative. recibida mediante un acuerdo ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS o una concesión de arbitraje S/ CHRISPIN ANTHONY FRONTEND INVESTMENTS NAME STATEMENT Alternative 3 would convert the existing High Occupancy Vehicle lane, en un caso de derecho civil. CLARKE, Owner LLC, 6919 HAAS AVE, LOS File No. 2021 087788 from I-405 to Studebaker Road, to two (2) ExpressLanes in each direction Tiene que pagar el gravamen This statement was filed ANGELES, CA 90047; State The following person(s) is de la corte antes de que la with the County Clerk of of Incorporation: CA (are) doing business as: by utilizing non-standard lane and shoulder widths, as well as widening. corte pueda desechar el caso. Los Angeles County on This business is conducted by 1. PKL, 2. Pretty Kitty The two ExpressLanes, 11 feet wide each, would be separated from the The name and address of the 04/26/2021. a limited liability company Lingerie, 3. PKLingerie, court is (El nombre y dirección NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant(s) started doing 4. XXKitty, 3701 Coliseum general-purpose lanes by a 2-foot buffer. The general-purpose lanes de la corte es): Stanley Mosk, Subdivision (a) of Section business on 12/2020. Street, Los Angeles, CA would be 11 feet wide for the two (2) inside lanes, and 12 feet wide for 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information 90016, County of LA CA 90012 Statement generally expires in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): the outside lane, except at some segments west and east of the The name, address, and at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who Pretty Kitty Lingerie, LLC, the date on which it was filed declares as true any material 3701 Coliseum Street, Los I-105/I-110 Interchange where three (3) standard 12-foot general- telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90016; CA purpose lanes are feasible. This alternative would also include a new an attorney, is (El nombre, Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted la dirección y el número in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the by: a Limited Liability overhead tolling system and signage, dynamic pricing on the de teléfono del abogado 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false Company ExpressLanes, and other improvements to the Corridor including del demandante, o del 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced demandante que no tiene in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to to transact business under soundwalls and auxiliary lanes. The Preferred Alternative would require abogado, es): Afshin Siman, statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name acquisition of additional right-of-way. 6210 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 211, 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). or names listed above on Los Angeles, CA 90048 424- in the residence address of FRONTEND INVESTMENTS 10/2020 229-9778 a registered owner. A new LLC I declare that all information You are also advised that a FONSI under the National Environmental DATE (Fecha): 02/24/2021 Fictitious Business Name S/ JAHAN EPPS, CEO in this statement is true and policy Act (NEPA) has been made for this project by Caltrans as assigned Sherri R. Carter Executive Statement must be filed This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Officer/ Clerk of Court, Clerk before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of declares as true any material by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to 23 USC 327. A Notice (Secretario), by J. Tang, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section of Determination (NOD) will soon be filed with the State Clearinghouse Deputy (Adjunto) Business Name Statement 04/15/2021. 17913 of the Business and (SEAL) must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false CNS-3460937# The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to the use in this state of a at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars What is available? ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). FOR CHANGE OF NAME in violation of the rights of in the office of the County S/ Maisha Douglas, CEO A copy of the Final EIR/EA with FONSI, which includes responses to Case No. 21PSCP00132 another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided Pretty Kitty Lingerie, LLC comments from agencies, organizations, and individuals on the Draft Superior Court of California, or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed County of Los Angeles 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los EIR/EA, can be viewed at metro.net/105expresslanes. Hard copies of the Petition of: Monique Malet Professions Code). 40 days after any change Angeles on April 13, 2021 document will be available upon request. Yim for Change of Name Filing with Changes in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with TO ALL INTERESTED 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/21 statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section PERSONS: CNS-3468233# 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Petitioner Monique Malet Yim LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of Statement generally expires Contact: filed a petition with this court a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from For additional information, contact Dawn Kukla, Environmental Office for a decree changing names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed as follows: NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed in the office of the County Chief at (213) 269-1113, via [email protected] or call the Monique Malet Yim to File No. 2021082333 before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided project telephone number at (213) 922-6565. Monique Malet The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section The Court orders that all (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires persons interested in this 1. VEE’S SWEET TREATS, 2. must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Thank you for your interest in this important transportation project! matter appear before this BLESSED HANDS, 3. DAISY Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the CONSULTING, 4. SINCLAIR CNSB#3466833 court at the hearing indicated The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section below to show cause, if any, IMAGES, 5. DIVINE does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change why the petition for change of BROWS & ESSENTIALS, the use in this state of a in the residence address of Kristin S. Escalante Margaret M. Bernal name should not be granted. 6. CSO CONSTRUCTION & Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Judge of the Superior Court Judge of the Superior Court Any person objecting to the PLUMBING, 1005 S DWIGHT in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name CIVIL 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/21 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 name changes described AVE, Compton, CA 90220 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed CNS-3465845# CNS-3463418# above must file a written County of LOS ANGELES before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section objection that includes the Articles of Incorporation or 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious reasons for the objection at Organization Number: LLC/AI Professions Code). Business Name Statement ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SUMMONS No 201815610753 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CITACION JUDICIAL) least two court days before Original Filing must be accompanied by the FOR CHANGE OF NAME the matter is scheduled to Registered owner(s): 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/21 Affidavit of Identity form. Case No. 21LBCP00108 CASE NUMBER (Número del THE OLIVER ENTERPRISES CNS-3465853# Case No. 21VECP00221 Superior Court of California, Caso): be heard and must appear The filing of this statement Superior Court of California, at the hearing to show cause LLC, 1005 S DWIGHT AVE, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize County of Los Angeles 20STCV31461 COMPTON, CA 90220; State County of Los Angeles Petition of: Fidel Castro Jr. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT why the petition should not be the use in this state of a Petition of: Ava Elizabeth granted. If no written objection of Incorporation: CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name / Juanita Castro for Change (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT Bear for Change of Name of Name THE RESERVE LOUNGE, is timely filed, the court may in violation of the rights of TO ALL INTERESTED grant the petition without a a limited liability company File No. 2021079850 another under Federal, State, TO ALL INTERESTED LLC, a California limited The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is PERSONS: PERSONS: liability company, ERIC hearing. or common law (See Section Petitioner filed a petition Notice of Hearing: business on 06/2018. (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Petitioner filed a petition CLOUTIER, an individual, I declare that all information RS PUBLISHING, 5335 S with this court for a decree with this court for a decree DEVON SPIERLING, an Date: 05-21-2021, Time: 8:30, Professions Code). changing names as follows: Dept.: O in this statement is true and GARTH AVE, LOS ANGELES, Original changing names as follows: individual, and DOES 1 correct. (A registrant who CA 90056 County of LOS 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 Ava Elizabeth Bear to Ava Isaias Fidel Castro Montoya through 10, inclusive The address of the court Elizabeth Rosate is 400 Civic Center Plaza, declares as true any material ANGELES CNS-3463747# to Isaias Fidel Castro YOU ARE BEING SUED matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The Court orders that all The Court orders that all BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ Pomona, CA 91766 persons interested in this A copy of this Order to Show 17913 of the Business and ROSALIND STEVENSON, persons interested in this DEMANDANDO EL Professions code that the 5335 S GARTH AVE, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS matter appear before this matter appear before this DEMANDANTE): KATY Cause shall be published court at the hearing indicated at least once each week registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90056; State NAME STATEMENT court at the hearing indicated SILVESTER, an individual, is guilty of a misdemeanor of Incorporation: CA File No. 2021 089016 below to show cause, if any, below to show cause, if any, dba UNDER RAIDAR for four successive weeks why the petition for change of prior to the date set for punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by The following person(s) is why the petition for change of NOTICE! You have been exceed one thousand dollars an Individual (are) doing business as: name should not be granted. name should not be granted. sued. The court may decide hearing on the petition in Any person objecting to the the following newspaper of ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing Richbum Vintage, 3121 W Any person objecting to the against you without your THE OLIVER ENTERPRISES business on 03/2021. 59th St 1, Los Angeles, CA name changes described name changes described being heard unless you general circulation, printed above must file a written in this county: LA Sentinel LLC I declare that all information 90043, County of LA above must file a written respond within 30 days. Read S/ DARRIN OLIVER, Vice in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): objection that includes the objection that includes the the information below. Newspaper reasons for the objection at Date: 05-26-2021 President correct. (A registrant who Brian M. Allen, 3121 W 59th reasons for the objection at You have 30 CALENDAR This statement was filed declares as true any material St 1, Los Angeles, CA 90043; least two court days before least two court days before DAYS after this summons and Peter A. Hernandez the matter is scheduled to Judge of the Superior Court with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section CA the matter is scheduled to legal papers are served on 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted be heard and must appear be heard and must appear you to file a written response at the hearing to show cause CNS-3459633# 04/07/2021. Professions code that the by: an individual at the hearing to show cause at this court and have a copy LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced to why the petition should not be why the petition should not be served on the plaintiff. A letter granted. If no written objection Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor transact business under the granted. If no written objection or phone call will not protect 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to fictitious business name or is timely filed, the court may is timely filed, the court may you. Your written response grant the petition without a Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars names listed above on N/A grant the petition without a must be in proper legal form at the end of five years from ($1,000)). I declare that all information hearing. hearing. if you want the court to hear FICTITIOUS Notice of Hearing: the date on which it was filed S/ ROSALIND STEVENSON, in this statement is true and Notice of Hearing: your case. There may be BUSINESS in the office of the County Owner correct. (A registrant who Date: June 14, 2021, Time: Date: June 8, 2021, Time: a court form that you can 8:30 AM, Dept.: NWT, Room: Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed declares as true any material 8:30 AM, Dept.: S26, Room: use for your response. You NAMES in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section 600 5500 can find these court forms The address of the court is 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and The address of the court is and more information at the 40 days after any change 04/05/2021. Professions code that the 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van 275 Magnolia Ave., Long California Courts Online Self- Nuys, CA 91401 in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false Beach, CA 90802 Help Center (www.courtinfo. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor A copy of this Order to Show A copy of this Order to Show ca.gov/selfhelp), your county Cause shall be published at NAME STATEMENT 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Cause shall be published at law library, or the courthouse File No. 2021099599 in the residence address of Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars least once each week for four least once each week for four nearest you. If you cannot pay successive weeks prior to The following person(s) is a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from ($1,000)). successive weeks prior to the filing fee, ask the court (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed S/ Brian M. Allen, Owner the date set for hearing on the date set for hearing on clerk for a fee waiver form. If the petition in the following ALPHA CHILDREN’S Statement must be filed in the office of the County This statement was filed the petition in the following you do not file your response LEARNING ACADEMY, before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los newspaper of general newspaper of general on time, you may lose the circulation, printed in this 9535 S. HOOVER AVE, LOS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on April 14, 2021 circulation, printed in this case by default, and your ANGELES, CA 90044 County Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with county: Los Angeles Sentinel county: Los Angeles Sentinel wages, money, and property Date: April 30, 2021 of LOS ANGELES must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section Date: April 23, 2021 may be taken without further Mailing Address: 752 WEST Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name Virginia Keeny Michael P. Vicencia warning from the court. Judge of the Superior Court 132ND STREET, GARDENA, The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/21 Judge of the Superior Court There are other legal CA 90247 does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from CNS-3468152# 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/21 requirements. You may Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a in the residence address of the date on which it was filed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CNS-3465781# want to call an attorney right Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL GERALD K BROWN, 752 W a registered owner. A new away. If you do not know an 132ND ST, GARDENA, CA in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided attorney, you may want to call ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 90247; State of Incorporation: another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section FOR CHANGE OF NAME an attorney referral service. If CA or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires FOR CHANGE OF NAME you cannot afford an attorney, Case No. 21CMCP00052 Case No. 21NWCP00129 This business is conducted by 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change Superior Court of California, you may be eligible for free an Individual Professions Code). Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the Superior Court of California, legal services from a nonprofit County of Los Angeles County of Los Angeles The registrant(s) started doing Original Filing must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Petition of: Rachell Collins for legal services program. You business on 11/2020. 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/21 Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change Petition of: Avante Ramone can locate these nonprofit CNS-3468230# Change of Name Brown for Change of Name I declare that all information The filing of this statement in the residence address of TO ALL INTERESTED groups at the California in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new TO ALL INTERESTED Legal Services Web site PERSONS: PERSONS: correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name Petitioner Rachell Collins filed (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Petitioner Avante Ramone the California Courts Online NAME STATEMENT a petition with this court for a Brown filed a petition with this matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective decree changing names as Self-Help Center (www. 17913 of the Business and File No. 2021088270 another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious court for a decree changing courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or The following person(s) is follows: names as follows: Professions code that the or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Rachell Collins to Rochell by contacting your local court registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the Avante Ramone Brown to or county bar association. THE POWER IN YOU Collins Avante Ramone Santana is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. The Court orders that all NOTE: The court has a punishable by a fine not to TAILORED SERVICES, Original Filing The filing of this statement The Court orders that all statutory lien for waived fees 8015 S. VAN NESS AVE, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/21 persons interested in this persons interested in this exceed one thousand dollars does not of itself authorize matter appear before this and costs on any settlement ($1,000)). Inglewood, CA 90305 County CNS-3465839# the use in this state of a matter appear before this or arbitration award of of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL court at the hearing indicated court at the hearing indicated S/ GERALD K BROWN, Fictitious Business Name below to show cause, if any, $10,000 or more in a civil Owner Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of below to show cause, if any, case. The court’s lien must THE POWER IN ME LLC, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS why the petition for change of why the petition for change of This statement was filed another under Federal, State, name should not be granted. be paid before the court will with the County Clerk of 8015 S. VAN NESS AVE, NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section name should not be granted. dismiss the case. INGLEWOOD, CA 90305; File No. 2021079446 Any person objecting to the Any person objecting to the Los Angeles County on 14411 et seq., Business and name changes described ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. 04/28/2021. State of Incorporation: CA The following person(s) is Professions Code). name changes described Si no responde dentro de 30 This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: above must file a written above must file a written NOTICE-In accordance with Original objection that includes the días, la corte puede decidir Subdivision (a) of Section a limited liability company VALENCIA’S HEALTHY 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 objection that includes the en su contra sin escuchar su The registrant(s) started doing LIFESTYLE COMPANY, 142 CNS-3463650# reasons for the objection at reasons for the objection at 17920, a Fictitious Name least two court days before versión. Lea la información a Statement generally expires business on 03/2021. W 83TH ST, LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL least two court days before continuación. I declare that all information CA 90003 County of LOS the matter is scheduled to the matter is scheduled to at the end of five years from be heard and must appear Tiene 30 DÍAS DE the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS be heard and must appear CALENDARIO después correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT at the hearing to show cause at the hearing to show cause in the office of the County why the petition should not be de que le entreguen esta Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material LAURA VALENCIA File No. 2021 085736 why the petition should not be citación y papeles legales matter pursuant to Section AGUIRRE, 142 W 83TH ST, The following person(s) is granted. If no written objection granted. If no written objection in Subdivision (b) of Section is timely filed, the court may para presentar una respuesta 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES, CA 90003 (are) doing business as: is timely filed, the court may por escrito en esta corte y Professions code that the This business is conducted by Bernard Logistics, 1619 1/2 grant the petition without a grant the petition without a 40 days after any change hearing. hacer que se entregue una in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false an Individual W 35th Place, Los Angeles, hearing. copia al demandante. Una is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing CA 90018, County of LA Notice of Hearing: Notice of Hearing: statement pursuant to Section Date: 06/29/2021, Time: 8:30 carta o una llamada telefónica 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to business on 10/2021. Registered owner(s): Date: 06-09-2021, Time: no lo protegen. Su respuesta exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Lori S. Bernard, 1619 1/2 W AM, Dept.: A, Room: 904 10:30 AM, Dept.: C in the residence address of The address of the court is 200 por escrito tiene que estar a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). in this statement is true and 35th Place, Los Angeles, CA The address of the court is en formato legal correcto THE POWER IN ME LLC correct. (A registrant who 90018 West Compton Boulevard, 12720 Norwalk Boulevard, Fictitious Business Name Compton, CA 90220 si desea que procesen su Statement must be filed S/ ANTOINETTE declares as true any material This business is conducted Norwalk, CA 90650 caso en la corte. Es posible YARBROUGH, Treasurer matter pursuant to Section by: an Individual A copy of this Order to Show A copy of this Order to Show before the expiration. Effective Cause shall be published at que haya un formulario que January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced Cause shall be published at usted pueda usar para su with the County Clerk of Professions code that the to transact business under least once each week for four least once each week for four Business Name Statement successive weeks prior to respuesta. Puede encontrar must be accompanied by the Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name successive weeks prior to estos formularios de la corte y 04/14/2021. is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on the date set for hearing on the date set for hearing on Affidavit of Identity form. the petition in the following más información en el Centro The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to 02/2021 the petition in the following de Ayuda de las Cortes de Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information newspaper of general newspaper of general does not of itself authorize circulation, printed in this California (www.sucorte. the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). in this statement is true and circulation, printed in this ca.gov), en la biblioteca de Statement generally expires S/ LAURA VALENCIA correct. (A registrant who county: Los Angeles Sentinel county: LA Sentinel Fictitious Business Name Date: April 20, 2021 leyes de su condado o en in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from AGUIRRE, Owner declares as true any material Date: April 15, 2021 the date on which it was filed This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section C-5A-6 LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY THURSDAY, MAY 6,9, 20212014 Celebration of Life

Opal Faye was born in she demonstrated excellent in Watts, California, until ley and Dr. Ojeka Omer- Palestine, Texas, to Aman- skills in sales. She went her health condition pre- idgbo and a host of relatives da Lenora and Paris Wat- on to the May Company in vented her attendance. and friends too numerous to son Daniels. Opal Faye is the downtown Los Angeles She leaves and blesses mention by name. a 1947 graduate of Jordan store. She was often rec- with precious memories Service Thursday, May High School, Los Angeles. ognized as top sales person her sister, Ola Maye West; 6, 2021, 10:00am After graduating from Jor- and awarded for obtaining nieces Dr. Gay Brown Angelus Funeral Home dan High School, she mar- the highest number of May (Fred) and daughter Loren 3875 So. Crenshaw Blvd., ried Booker T.L. Johnson. Company credit applica- Tejeda (Kaylee); Attorney Los Angeles, CA 90008 Opal Faye had an illus- tions before retiring. Joy C. West; Joli R. West Interment, Inglewood trious career in sales. Work- She was a longtime (Torrance, Sr.) and children Park Cemetery, Sanctuary ing at Pierson Fabric Store member of Grant AME Torrance, Jr, (TJ), Abrielle of Angels, Inglewood, CA. in downtown Compton, Church on Central Avenue & Orrlando Johnson; Shir-

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17913 of the Business and declares as true any material 17913 of the Business and (including cost component) Window Cleaning. The period 2021-2022 Action Plan prior American Sign Language Professions code that the matter pursuant to Section Professions code that the submitted in response to of performance for this project to the effective date of its (ASL) interpreters, other registrant knows to be false 17913 of the Business and registrant knows to be false the RFP will then be scored, shall be the base period of grant agreement with HUD. auxiliary aids and services, is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions code that the is guilty of a misdemeanor evaluated, and a successful three years with one two-year The total amount of any pre- or reasonable modifications to punishable by a fine not to registrant knows to be false punishable by a fine not to Design Build Entity (“DBE”) option. award costs incurred will not Board meeting policies and/or exceed one thousand dollars is guilty of a misdemeanor exceed one thousand dollars will be identified for award of Electronic proposals must be exceed 25% of the amount of procedures, such as to assist ($1,000)). punishable by a fine not to ($1,000)). a Design Build Contract using submitted online at http://www. the County anticipated 2021- members of the disabled S/ Lori S. Bernard, Owner exceed one thousand dollars UTTER BLUE a “Best Value” (qualitative) planetbids.com/portal/portal. 2022 CDBG allocation. Costs community who would like This statement was filed ($1,000)). TECHNOLOGIES LLC method of selection. cfm?CompanyID=13821# at related to the HOME program to request a disability-related with the County Clerk of Los This statement was filed S/ FOLAMI or before 2:00 p.m. on May may not exceed 25% of the accommodation in addressing Angeles on April 12, 2021 with the County Clerk of AKINTOLAHARRISON, CEO 19, 2021. Electronic proposals County’s current program the Board, are available if NOTICE-In accordance with Los Angeles County on This statement was filed All Statement of Qualifications will not be received after this amount. Costs related to the requested at least three (3) Subdivision (a) of Section 03/19/2021. with the County Clerk of (SOQ) must be uploaded date and time. ESG program will comply with business days prior to the 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with Los Angeles County on to the Online Vendor Portal The Contract to be awarded the regulatory requirements Board meeting. Later requests Statement generally expires Subdivision (a) of Section 03/25/2021. per instructions contained will be subject to a financial as outlined in 24 CFR 576. will be accommodated to at the end of five years from 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with in the RFQ. The District’s assistance agreement Citizens are advised that such the extent feasible. Please the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires Subdivision (a) of Section Online Vendor Portal can between Authority and U.S. pre-award costs will have no telephone the Executive in the office of the County at the end of five years from 17920, a Fictitious Name be accessed by visiting the Department of Transportation effect on future grants, and Office of the Board at (213) Clerk, except, as provided the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires website www.build-laccd.org under grants issued by the will be in compliance with all 974-1431 (voice) or (213) in Subdivision (b) of Section in the office of the County at the end of five years from then clicking the PlanetBids Federal Transit Administration the regulations that govern 974-1707 (TTY), from 8:00 17920, where it expires Clerk, except, as provided the date on which it was filed link. (FTA). As a condition the CDBG, HOME, and ESG a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday 40 days after any change in Subdivision (b) of Section in the office of the County of financial assistance Programs as stated in 24 through Friday. For more in the facts set forth in the 17920, where it expires Clerk, except, as provided agreements between the Part 570, 24 CFR 92, and 24 information, please visit the statement pursuant to Section 40 days after any change in Subdivision (b) of Section Details regarding the Authority and U.S. DOT, the CFR Part 576, respectively Board’s website at: http://bos. 17913 other than a change in the facts set forth in the 17920, where it expires Mandatory (for GCs) Pre- Authority has established a as well as the Environmental lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/ in the residence address of statement pursuant to Section 40 days after any change SOQ Meeting can be found Disadvantaged Business Review Procedures state in Board-Agendas a registered owner. A new 17913 other than a change in the facts set forth in the on the PlanetBids information Enterprise (DBE) Program 24 Part 58. Activities that may Copies of the proposed Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of statement pursuant to Section tab. and overall DBE goal in incur pre-award costs include document are also available Statement must be filed a registered owner. A new 17913 other than a change accordance with Title 49 CFR, CDBG public service, program for review at the Los Angeles before the expiration. Effective Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Part 26. Authority’s overall administration, economic County Development Authority January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement must be filed a registered owner. A new All questions shall be directed DBE goal for the current development, infrastructure, (LACDA), 700 W. Main Street, Business Name Statement before the expiration. Effective Fictitious Business Name through the Online Vendor Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) is and housing activity costs Alhambra, CA 91801. If the must be accompanied by the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement must be filed Portal. twelve percent (12%). as well as HOME and ESG libraries or the LACDA is not Affidavit of Identity form. Business Name Statement before the expiration. Effective 5/6/21 In conformance with the administration and project open to the public, please The filing of this statement must be accompanied by the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CNS-3467525# Authority’s DBE Policy and costs. review the Action Plan online does not of itself authorize Affidavit of Identity form. Business Name Statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Program the Authority has A public hearing on the Action at https://www.lacda.org. the use in this state of a The filing of this statement must be accompanied by the established a 2.15% DBE Plan will be held before the Citizens wishing to submit Fictitious Business Name does not of itself authorize Affidavit of Identity form. REQUEST FOR contract-specific goal on this Los Angeles County Board of written comments during the in violation of the rights of the use in this state of a The filing of this statement QUALIFICATIONS AND project. Prime Proposers will Supervisors on: public review and comment another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name does not of itself authorize PROPOSALS (“RFQP”) be required to either meet June 8, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. period may mail them, or common law (See Section in violation of the rights of the use in this state of a NOTICE the 11% goal or submit an Board Hearing Room – postmarked no later than 14411 et seq., Business and another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name adequate Good Faith Effort 381 Kenneth Hahn Hall of June 8, 2021, to the LACDA, Professions Code). or common law (See Section in violation of the rights of NOTICE IS HEREBY (GFE) demonstrating intent Administration to the attention of Raymond Original 14411 et seq., Business and another under Federal, State, GIVEN that the Los Angeles to meet the goal, for their 500 West Temple Street – Webster, Development 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 Professions Code). or common law (See Section Community College District proposal to be deemed Los Angeles, CA 90012 Specialist, Community & CNS-3463612# Original Filing 14411 et seq., Business and (“District”) invites electronic responsive to DBE Program For more information, please Economic Development LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 Professions Code). statements of qualifications requirements. visit the Board’s website at: Division-Grants Management CNS-3461209# Original Filing and proposals (“SOQP”) for For further information contact http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board- Unit, who can be reached at FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 the following: Yamil A. Ramirez Roman, Meeting/Board-Agendas (626) 586-1755 or Raymond. NAME STATEMENT CNS-3459627# Contract and Compliance Copies of the proposed [email protected] if there File No. 2021083967 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Administrator at 213.452.0479 document will be available are any questions. The following person(s) is NAME STATEMENT OWNER CONTROLLED or email [email protected]. during a 30-day public review 5/6/21 (are) doing business as: File No. 2021083006 INSURANCE PROGRAM 5/6/21 and comment period from CNS-3458855# CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS The following person(s) is (“OCIP”) OMBUDSPERSON CNS-3466113# May 8, 2021 to June 8, 2021 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CONSULTING, 14200 (are) doing business as: GOVERNMENT PS-21-01-RFQP 40J.J87.05 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the following locations: VENTURA BLVD., SUITE A1 STEAM CLEANING, 2710 1st District 108, SHERMAN OAKS, E. SOUTH STREET #1, Long REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Anthony Quinn Library, 3965 CA 91423 County of LOS Beach, CA 90805 County of All Statements of Notice is given that proposals Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los LEGAL ANGELES LOS ANGELES Qualifications and Proposals for On-Call Tree Trimming Angeles (323) 264-7715 Mailing Address: PO BOX Registered owner(s): Design/Build Opportunity and Maintenance Services with LACCD (“SOQP”) must be received Azusa Library, 729 N. Dalton NOTICES 91536, PASADENA, CA KENYATI JAY HUBBARD, at the Online Vendor Program (BRC0000208) will Ave., Azusa (626) 812-5252 91109 2710 E. SOUTH STREET #1, For future bidding be received until 5:30pm, opportunities please register Portal found at: http://www. East Los Angeles Library, Registered owner(s): LONG BEACH, CA 90805; planetbids.com/portal/portal. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 per 4837 E. Third St., Los Angeles JORDAN VANNINI, 773 State of Incorporation: CA with the District’s Online the instructions listed on the Vendor Portal which can cfm?CompanyID=21372, (323) 264-0155 SUMMONS AMENDED BELVIDERE STREET, This business is conducted by no later than May 20, 2021 RFP. A Mandatory Proposer’s La Puente Library, 15920 E. CASE NO.: D-19 594491-C PASADENA, CA 91104 an Individual be accessed by visiting the Conference will be held via website www.build-laccd.org @ 10:00 AM. The Bidder Central Ave., La Puente (626) DEPT: L This business is conducted by The registrant(s) started doing assumes full and sole Microsoft Teams Meeting 968-4613 DISTRICT COURT an Individual business on 03/2021. then clicking the PlanetBids Online Events at 2 p.m. on link. responsibility for timely receipt Montebello Library, 1550 W. CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA The registrant(s) started doing I declare that all information of its SOQP and any other Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Beverly Blvd., Montebello Lisvet Corral, business on 05/2018. in this statement is true and documents required to be Instructions for attending the (323) 722-6551 Plaintiff I declare that all information correct. (A registrant who meeting and accessing the NOTICE IS HEREBY submitted with the SOQP, Sunkist Library, 840 N. vs. in this statement is true and declares as true any material by the District at the Online RFP document are available Puente Ave., La Puente (626) Jose De Jesus Rodriguez, correct. (A registrant who matter pursuant to Section GIVEN that the Los Angeles at the following link: http:// Community College District Vendor Portal. The District 960-2707 Defendant. declares as true any material 17913 of the Business and will have no responsibility for pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/ 2nd District NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN matter pursuant to Section Professions code that the (“District”) invites Design Build servicecontracts or may be Entities to submit Statements SOQPs not submitted in a Carson Regional Library, 151 SUED. THE COURT MAY 17913 of the Business and registrant knows to be false timely manner, no matter the mailed to you upon request E. Carson St., Carson (310) DECIDE AGAINST YOU Professions code that the is guilty of a misdemeanor of Qualification (SOQ) for the by calling(626) 458-4080 following procurement: reason. 830-0901 WITHOUT YOUR BEING registrant knows to be false punishable by a fine not to orTDDat(626) 282-7829. HEARD UNLESS YOU 5/6/21 East Rancho Dominguez is guilty of a misdemeanor exceed one thousand dollars Library, 4420 Rose St., (310) RESPOND IN WRITING punishable by a fine not to ($1,000)). CNS-3463950# Request for Qualifications RFQP and other documents, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 632-6193 WITHIN 21 DAYS. 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BY BERTRAM KELLER their parents to buy film you get from [helping Contributing Writer equipment because they someone] is unlike any have an idea for movie. other feeling in the world. Prolific actor and direc- Something so innocent yet Luckily, I was able figure tor Brian Hooks is known can be severely discourag- that out through speaking for his animated comedic ing when you are a kid with with some of my mentors, performances; be that as it big dream. so it’s got me on this path, may, his recent off-screen Inevitably, young and this is probably the best efforts have led to a new minds are likely to become space I’ve ever been in, in philanthropic journey out- victim of high levels of psy- my life.” side of the spotlight. chosocial stressors and Currently, Hooks is Amid the COVID-19 inadequate supportive contacting youth centers as pandemic, Hooks launched resources. A combination well as various high schools a production company that can likely lead to poor to help identify kids who called Left of Bang Enter- decision making or inferior- qualify for the program. tainment (LOBE). Aside ity complexes of some “Right now, we’re looking from producing in-house kind. Without any positive at kids who are 13 to 19 films, LOBE will provide outlets, many children that [years old] as the core age. free educational programs grow-up in our inner-cities With that said, if you are 21 and mentorship opportuni- turn to residual external [years old] and you need ties for inner-city kids. support like substance this—reach out to us, if you In a recent interview, abuse, or even becoming are 22 [years old] and you Hooks said “The whole gang affiliated. need this—reach out to us,” idea around [LOBE] is to “[LOBE] is place where said Hooks. “Even if it is not filmmaking, if you want to be an artist or if you want to do music, this is just arm- ing you with tools to expand your arsenal… Again, the number one qualification for me is just a commitment to stay Left of Bang.” To participate in the LOBE movement go to www.leftofbangentertain- ment.com, or message one of the LOBE social media Brian Hooks' production company, Left of Bang Entertainment, teaches inner-city youth pages: the ins and outs of filmmaking. www.facebook.com/leftof- bangentertainment, Our mission is to keep them school that caters to the American philosopher, www.instagram.com/left- left of bang and keep them youth who need it—for Henry David Thoreau once ofbangentertainment, or on the right track headed free, forever.” said, “Rather than love, www.twitter.com/leftof- toward success.” Since his 1996 acting than money, than fame, bangent. Thus far, LOBE Through LOBE, Hooks debut in the film “Phat give me truth.” Like Thore- has already raised over has created an environment Beach,” Hooks has acted in au, Hooks interprets a lega- $50,000, and if you would where kids can learn to notable films like “Bul- cy beyond the silver screen like to support the next overcome their circum- worth,” “Beloved,” “3 and the superficialities of LOBE film production, as stances and transcend it into Strikes,” “Austin Powers: daily life, in which he rather well as their inner-city a much healthier space of The Spy Who Shagged dedicate his time to helping youth's participation in the consciousness. He has Me,” “Fools Gold,” and children whom lack the production—make a Brian Hooks' latest philanthropic venture, Left of Bang made it apparent that the many more. He has resources to follow their pledge to the LOBE Kick- Entertainment provides resources for the inner-city's inner-city youth desperately appeared in over 50 films, dreams. underserved youth. starter, at www.kick- and worked with the likes “At this stage in my life, starter.com/projects/leftof- of Oprah Winfrey, Matthew it is about more than me,” bang/left-of-bang- McConaughey, Snoop said Hooks. “The feeling entertainment. Dogg, Kevin Hart, Mo’Nique, Mike Epps, Halle Berry, and many more of Hollywood’s illus- trious. Hooks latest film “Adam and Eve” which he wrote, directed, produced as well as act in the lead role is expected to be released later this year. A story about two people who fall in love, but their dark secrets prevent them from Brian Hooks (Left) announced the sequel to the critically acclaimed film "3 Strikes." "E- living happily—a much dif- 40 is coming back, Faizon Love (Right)... It will all be the usual characters and a few ferent construct from what more." fans have been used to see- ing. extend an olive branch into “And a sequel to “3 the inner city that allows Strikes” is coming as well, kids to be a part of the Hol- and then I’m redoing “Phat lywood magic.” Hooks’ Beach” with the younger production company will generation,” Hooks cover all aspects of film- announced. The sequel to making; any and every- “3 Strikes” will have “All thing, from acting classes the same [cast], E-40 is to hair and make-up, coming back, Faizon Love, wardrobe, screenwriting, DJ Pooh who wrote and on-set production, as well directed the first one. It will as teaching kids how to edit be all the usual characters a film down to its finished and a few more.” product. Brian Hooks (left) and Matthew McConaughey (right) on Despite his decorated Hollywood’s film the set of the film "Fools Gold" (2008). resume of film credits industry can be tough to which is a testimony to a break in to, and that is [kids] can come and get need positive role models, rare longevity few actors in especially true for a young ideas, and support from us “[offering] a mentorship the industry experience, person from the inner-city to keep them on the right [program] that is ongoing.” Hooks searches for deeper whose family may be path,” said Hooks. “In “Through our film meaning—beyond the struggling financially. essence, keep them Left of classes—kids can learn the fame. Hooks said, “I basi- Some kids just do not have Bang, that ‘Bang’ in our ins and outs, and they get to cally, came to a crossroads the essentials—whether name represents the action- meet some of these celebri- in my life, where I’m feel- that be fresh food or even moment in a youth’s life ties that they have looked ing like: ‘okay, what else?’ clean water, let alone own- where they commit a vio- up to and admired,” said This can’t be it, there has to ing a computer or asking lent act or join a gang… Hooks. “I want this to be a be more.” D-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 MOTHER’S DAY - 365 DAYS A YEAR

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sentinel news serviCe just what we do,” the firstexperience, this seldom workers with more than 50 years. lady said. “God has blessed occurs. Many parents just cases to deal with. She speared-headed Gardena resident Erma us tremendously and we give up and leave their chil- “We’ve approached a church program called L. Dozier has been a just want to this as min- Friday Night Live. In addi- mother to a hundred chil- bless oth- istry, and at tion to Bible lessons, play- dren, literally. She and her ers. There’s one point, we ing games and dancing, the husband, Pastor Larry of nothing had as many children were taught pub- The New Earth Christian better than children as lic speaking, debate, par- COURTESY PHOTO Church (TNECC), have helping to we could take liamentary procedure and Pastor Dwain A. Jackson been foster parents the past guide chil- in our home many other lessons. 30 years. Along with their dren and (four), but The Doziers sponsored own two children, they’ve youth, so now we’re an annual event on October been parents to more than that they down to one. 31, called the Fall Family 100 children in their Gar- can have a We’ve re- Festival. Upwards of 300 dena home. better life. tired. I guess children along with their It was the First Lady’s This is our semi-retired parents or guardians at- idea to become foster par- reward, see- for the ump- tended the event during the ents. Pastor Larry said, “I ing them teenth time. 10 years the Doziers coor- admit that I had to think able to take Our adult dinated the event. twice about it, but her heart care of children have In 2016, Larry Dozier was set on it, so I relented themselves said many was called to serve as Pas- and said, ‘Ok, let’s give it and live times, ‘I tor at St. John’s United a try.’ It’s been one of the productive thought you Methodist Church in Watts. most rewarding experienc- lives.” were retiring.’ While there, the Doziers By Dr. lanCe a. williams es I’ve ever had.” While “But inev- worked with community Contributing Writer Mrs. Dozier has re- rewarding, itably, a social organizers to install a reg- ferred to all of them as our there have worker with ulation-sized basketball Bryant Temple AME children, “because they been chal- whom we’ve court in the church parking Community Development are,” she said. “We treated lenges, Mrs. worked in the lot. The custom designed Corporation (CDC) will all of our children the same, Dozier said. past will call lot provides a safe place host a Mother’s Day tribute never made a difference. “We’ve dealt with children dren in the system. and say, ‘We’ve got this for the children and youth on Saturday, May 8, for the “Just like Tamra (their who have been physically “I think the system child and know she would to play basketball in their women currently living in daughter) and Shannon abused, mentally and sexu- would do better if they took do well in your home. Will own neighborhood, the its shelter. (their deceased son), when- ally abused. a closer look at the fam- you give her a try?’ And court generates funds for According to Pastor ever they needed some- “Another challenge has ily before removing a child of course, it starts all over the church. Dwaine A. Jackson, “The thing, even after they were been dealing with some of and see if there are ways to again. The Doziers planted event is an opportunity for grown up and out on their the parents. While several work it out before taking “I guess as long as God The New Earth Christian shelter residents to enjoy own, they came running have become friends and the child from their home. gives us the strength and Church via Zoom in March. good food and fellowship to mom and dad. And we performed all the duties “The Department of So- energy, we’ll keep doing The first lady teaches Sun - in a safe, secure setting.” treat them the same, coun- to be reunited, others have cial Services does a good it.” day School for ages 5-12. Since Fall 2019, the sel them, admonish them seen us as ‘the enemy’ and job, but their hands are full. Mrs. Dozier also served “This new journey CDC has operated the (when necessary), help blamed us for turning their There just does not seem as youth coordinator and is quite exciting,” she women’s shelter at its West them, and then send them children against them. to be enough foster parents Sunday school Superinten- says. “I’m excited about Vernon Avenue location in on their way until … until “The goal is always to to go around. Many of the dent at Hollypark United it and I’m just look- South Los Angeles. With next time. reunite the children with social workers are over Methodist Church in Gar- ing forward to where COVID restrictions in “It’s not a chore, it’s their families, but in our worked. I’ve seen social dena for more than 10 God is going to take us.” place, the women are able to stay in the shelter all day rather than leave the facil- ity at 7 a.m., and return for the evening at 4 p.m., By Cora JaCkson-Fossett have ever imagined. The restaurant. 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Tradition- business-minded gram also accepts clothing known for songwriting and fectly captures the flavor ally, people just put pow- to be sure you’re donations for the women. successfully managing his that families have loved for dered sugar on it, but we making the right To date, two women have career. many generations,” she re- played around with and decision.” moved on to permanent Together, they estab- marked about the product, discovered that you can Fortunately, housing, and others to tran- lished Interface Entertain- which is low-calorie and take the foundation of the Heidi and Micah sitional housing. ment and Operation I Be- contains no cholesterol or Beignets and embellish it have worked to- The Mother’s Day lieve, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) trans fat. with all kinds of different gether for a long event was made possible non-profit with platforms Clearly, the public loves things,” she noted. time during their by a generous benefactor, that include humanitarian the product and the Stamp- “We even started exper- 22-year union Tracy McConnico. “A and outreach initiatives. leys have inked a retail deal imenting with peach cob- and have learned tent in the church park- And the duo did pretty well with Wayfield Supermar- bler and the Beignets mix. what needs to be ing lot will be decorated,” until the COVID-19 pan- kets to stock the mix in the We do a peaches and cream done for a steady and stable everything we do,” insisted said Jackson, who added demic impacted the country. chain’s eight locations in Beignets where we stuff life, both at home and on- Heidi, and Micah added, “I that meals will be served, Like many others in the the Atlanta, Georgia area. them with all types of jel- the-job. believe we are in this posi- games will be played and a industry, the husband-and- “We actually got into lies and fruit toppings. We “We’ve been working tion to be an example at an- basket filled with pajamas, wife team had to put con- the food business back in elevated it to a whole an- together since 2003, so other level. slippers, and supplies will certs and live appearances 2017 with a restaurant,” other level,” added Micah. we have managed to work “I believe that kingdom be given to each celebrant. on hold. But instead of la- explained Heidi, who said So, how do the Stam- through a lot of kinks and people should be in this McConnico donated menting their situation, the that their café, Orleans pleys balance their food be married and love each space – the marketplace – the tent and decorations, couple stepped out on faith Brews and Beignets in Fay- venture with their music other and be best friends,” and allow God to hold you and others contributed the with something completely etteville, Georgia, was so interests? 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By rev. norman CopelanD ance discounts that save rates were heavily influ- find ways to extend thesemunities. As California Contributing Writer small businesses, includ- enced by the ZIP code in discounts to drivers in fights to reopen and return ing minority-owned busi- which drivers lived — was low-income communities. to normal, the last thing For the past several nesses, hundreds of dollars widespread. It was a dis- However, his proposal these small businesses need decades, I have been an every year. criminatory practice that would actually have the op- is to incur higher costs. I active pastor in the Afri- When they can, small raised prices for good driv- posite effect, hurting many urge the California Depart- can Methodist Episcopal business owners bind to- ers in Black and minority low income communities ment of Insurance to recon- Church, serving 14 congre- gether in community communities for no reason that he wants to help. sider their proposed regu- gations across Los Angeles through their trade asso- other than where they lived. Our policies in Califor- lations. While I support County. It is impossible to ciations to reduce expenses That’s been fixed. Cali - nia are focused on getting building a more equitable overstate the importance of COURTESY PHOTO and improve efficiency. For fornia law now strongly people back on their feet playing field for all - insur Black-owned businesses in Rev. Norman Copeland decades, this practice has protects against discrimi- and preserving our small ance customers, it must not these communities. They been saving small business nation in auto insurance businesses — so why is the come at the cost of success- are the lifeblood of local pecially in the wake of a owners hundreds of dollars rates. It also permits -affinCalifornia Department of ful programs such as affin- commerce, but more than yearlong pandemic, and a year, which can be pivot- ity group discounts, allow- Insurance set on a path that ity groups. that, they are a means to every dollar matters. al, especially for businesses ing insurance companies to will achieve the opposite? The Rev. Norman Co- local organization and em- That’s why I’m strong- that have been hard-hit by group together drivers of It makes no sense to take peland served as pastor of powerment. ly opposed to new pro- the pandemic. similar professions who are away a longstanding dis- Ward AME in L.A., Grant I have seen firsthand posed rules by California As a lifelong advocate proven to be of lower risk. count that is helping folks AME in Long Beach, St. the struggles of these busi- Insurance Commissioner for civil justice, I remem- The Commissioner’s make ends meet. Paul AME in San Bernardi- ness owners to succeed. Ricardo Lara that would ber when redlining — the motivation is commend- Our Black-owned busi- no and other churches. He It’s not always easy, es- eliminate group car insur- practice in which insurance able; his stated goal is to nesses are vital to our com- retired in October 2018. E-2 LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 THE MARATHON DON’T STOP: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF NIPSEY HUSSLE 400 PAGES OF FACTS BUT NO, SOUL!

BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL shake off the stereotypes Central and Silicon Valley.” ing at how he viewed fami- this, based on this book, I then there was the duplici- Contributing Writer the media crafted around 12 months after his ly and his personal life, tak- feel that Kenner is a fan and tous nature of the Los rappers and gang members. album’s release, Hussle was ing a trip to his fathers’ land one that holds great respect. Angeles police force, who March 31, 2019. I was His brained worked very murdered, shot, and killed of Eritrea and falling in Remember Nipsey Hus- patted him on the back for in New York City, uptown well and he shared his outside of a store he’d just love with actress Lauren sle’s passing was felt do keeping the peace but tar- to be exact, when I heard London. deeply by so many, his geted his business search- the news of Nipsey Hus- He also dived into Hus- memorial services were ing for gang-related activity sle’s tragic murder. I had sle’s thought process about held at the Los Angeles Sta- that could possibly impact been chopping it up with a owning in the Crenshaw ples Center where Michael on his freedom. hip-hop head who made his District and how systematic Jackson and Kobe Bryant’s If you want to know name in the graffiti art police brutality by the Los homecoming ceremonies more about Nipsey Hussle, game. One of those gifted Angeles Police Department were held. A rapper held I’d suggest pushing into the type of kids that knows the impacts a community. Ken- that much sentiment? Yes, mans words by reading or streets like the back of his ner’s book is deeply because Ermias Asghedom listening to past interviews own two, painted stained researched despite this was much, much more. and his songs. His words hands. One of those kids being an unauthorized Ermias Asghedom used like his heart amplified his that is simply — culture biography. his brains. He owned his desire to connect with his without effort or even a side Here is my issue with own music and invested in community. To give a way glance. I looked up the deeply well-constructed local real estate to “buy voice to those muffled and and his eyes were moist and book. It’s factual but I don’t back the block” making it voiceless. he called him by his name feel any soul in the pages. — Ermias Asghedom There are beautiful para- which surprised me, utterly graphs that made me pull because I only knew the out my highlighter a few South L.A.-raised rapper as times. Mr. Kenner is no Nipsey Hussle. stranger to how to move That’s when I personal- words around to get an ly understood how much impact. Facts. But here, Nip actually meant to a lot again — I didn’t feel any of people beyond his South soul. LA borders. It’s especially Kenner’s book is miss- painful that this innovative ing insight from Hussle’s young man was murdered longtime partner, London, in front of his Marathon and others that could bring Clothing store in his hood that “soul” that I find miss- with the neighborhood cor- ing. Nothing from Samiel ner mall where he had once knowledge with his people. opened. He was and is a “Blacc Sam” Asghedom, hawked mixtapes — and No crabs in the barrel men- bonafide hero. He passed at his older brother. Nothing which he now owned. tality in this man’s game. the age of 33. from Hussle’s parents. Nipsey Hussle and Rob Kenner Hussle earned his name. His reputation soared In reviewing “The Nothing from his former He was self-made and a after Jay-Z purchased 100 Marathon Don’t Stop: The road manger, Jorge harder for gentrification to “The Marathon Don’t keen observer of the street copies of his mixtape Cren- Life and Times of Nipsey Peniche. No soul here, just grow in his slice of home. Stop: The Life and Times of game, and the real game shaw in 2013. In a flash, a Hussle,” written by one of beautifully crafted facts. Understanding the long Nipsey Hussle” by Rob which is America’s politics. decade later, his official the founding members of To be fair — and I am game, he turned down big Kenner is a great starter Nothing missed this man’s debut album, Victory Lap, Vibe magazine, writer and — Kenner went all out (its money deals from major book on the life of Nipsey eyes. Hussle grew up read- was nominated for a Gram- editor Rob Kenner is close 400 pages) to interview labels to keep creative con- Hussle if you want 400 ing computer magazines my. Hussle refused to turn to 400-pages. It’s an ambi- those that were willing to trol. This earned him pages of fact. The soul and built a computer from a his back on his neighbor- tious book diving into the go on record and those respect but also attention. books and documentaries, I pile of discarded parts. A hood, starting businesses artist’s life from birth to interviews include a few of Turning down predomi- am sure, are forthcoming or Rollin’ 60s Crip he had an that employed felons, and a death including being part Hussle’s former business nantly White corporate at least, that’s my hope. inside view of this world STEM program to “bridge of gang life and creating his partners, managers, and gatekeepers often comes https://www.youtube.co and was determined to the gap between South mixtape catalog and look- first-step mentor’s. I’ll add with a hidden price. And m/watch?v=kYssKa-kQ5U