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Tishaura Jones, cheered by Leading Generational Transformation in Local Transportation California relatives, elected as city’s first Black woman mayor. By Betti Halsell Contributing Writer

The Los Angeles Coun- ty Metropolitan Transporta- tion Authority Board of Di- rectors gathered to discuss Stephanie Wiggins’ new role as CEO of the compa- ny, leading L.A. Metro. On April 8, Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the final tally in Wiggins’ favor, succeed- ing the role of retiring CEO Phillip Washington. Wiggins is currently seated at the helm, as the CEO of Metrolink; various leaders of the Los Ange- les community have been St. Louis Mayor-elect Tishaura Jones COURTESY PHOTO celebrating her continual growth. Mayor Garcetti By Cora JaCkson-Fossett mined professional, Jones stated, “Metro is in the Staff Writer was voted in on April 7, midst of a generational by an overwhelming ma- transformation that will The election of Tishau- jority of the St. Louis mean more jobs for local ra Jones as the first Black populace. Her swearing-in workers, more growth for woman mayor of St. Louis ceremony takes place on our economy, and more drew loud cheers from peo- April 20, and as the city ways for Angelenos to Stephanie Wiggins FILE PHOTO ple in California. That’s eagerly awaits her tenure, move around our region because Jones boasts deep Jones’ West Coast family — and nobody is better makes her ideally suited to transportation history, and his retirement in February, ties throughout the Golden expressed delight over her prepared to carry the torch lead this agency at this mo- she is the perfect candidate after serving roughly six State despite her impres- of progress than Stephanie ment: she’s experienced, to carry Metro into its next years in Metro leadership. sive career in Missouri. {See JONES A-10} Wiggins,” determined, committed to chapter,” Said Garcetti. A dynamic and deter- {See WIGGINS A-11} “Stephanie’s career equity, and steeped in L.A.’s Washington announced

New walking path highlights South LA community as the cultural, social and com- mercial center of Black life in Los Angeles sentinel news serviCe

On April 13, City Coun- cilmember Curren Price joined community leaders and partner organizations to cut the ribbon on An- gels Walk Central Avenue, highlighting the people and places that helped to distin- guish this South L.A. com- munity as the cultural, so- cial and commercial center of Black life in Los Angeles in the first half of the 20th Century. Angels Walk Central Avenue serves as a creative learning tool to educate Angelenos about this vi- tal artery that runs through L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn LA City Councilmember Curren Price and Partners Celebrate the Legacy, Cut the Rib- TWITTER VIA MARGARET CARRERO @KNXMARGARET {See PRICE A-11} bon on Angels Walk Central Avenue FILE PHOTO {See FULL STORY A-8} SENATOR MARIA ELENA DURAZO ENDORSES HEATHER HUTT IN AD-54

CA State Senator, Latino Legislative Caucus Chair, and Labor Cham- pion Maria Elena Durazo becomes the latest prominent leader to back Heather Hutt’s Assembly Campaign

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SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL KJLH in Los Angeles, “Today’s entrepreneurs are Chicago’s WVON carrying on a long standing From Madame CJ 1690AM and Philadel- tradition and we want to Walker, the world’s first phia's WURD 96.1FM to honor that. female self-made million- celebrate the enterprising Greater Los Angeles aire, to billionaire Oprah nature of Black Women African American Cham- Winfrey, Black women entrepreneurs. The cam- ber of Commerce have always had an entre- paign provided savvy (GLAAACC) President preneurial spirit. Three entrepreneurs an opportu- Angela Gibson-Shaw, Cen- Black-women radio sta- nity to pitch their service or ter by Lendistry President, tions across the country, product to a group of Constance Anderson and teamed up to form an Inde- industry professionals to Billups Group President, pendent Black Media Con- win the top prize, a market- Robbin Billups, served as sortium and recognize local ing campaign valued at #LevelUp judges. Each black female trailblazers over $10,000. judge was selected based during Women’s History “This country was on their business acumen in Month with the #LevelUp built, in no small part, by specific areas, as well as, campaign. the sweat and innovation their decades of experience Nicole Green, owner of Coco’s Lip Smacking Cupcakes, winner of KJLH Radio #LevelUp The #LevelUp cam- of Black women,” said working with start-ups to campaign. paign is a joint production Karen Slade, KJLH Radio build capacity and capabil- In Los Angeles, KJLH delicious desserts ranging campaign, Green will talk of Radio Free 102.3FM General Manager. ity. Radio received over forty from cupcakes, cakes, about her business with entrepreneur applications cookies and chocolate winners from WURD in and three were selected as dipped treats at her bakery Philadelphia and WVON in PhotooftheWeek finalists. Each finalist pre- and food truck locations Chicago for an interview sented their best pitch to throughout Los Angeles on all three stations. the judges and were scored County. She has created “It’s been a privilege to Former Calif. State Senator Nate Holden in a variety of areas includ- desserts for birthday par- be a part of this interactive, ing business plans and ties, baby showers, corpo- multimedia contest spot- gets COVID-19 Vaccine future scalability. The win- rate events, school lighting Black women- ner was Nicole Green, fundraisers and for celebri- owned business. I congrat- owner of Coco’s Lip ty events like TVOne reali- ulate Nicole and all of the Smacking Cakes. Nicole, a ty series, “Hollywood finalists and winners in self-taught baker who went Divas.” Philadelphia and Chicago,” from selling cupcakes on “My passion for baking said Slade. “As a Black the corner of her family’s has gone to lengths I had women in business, it’s up home to owning her own only imagined,” said to us to acknowledge and bakery, received the high- Green. “Turning my cre- lift each other up.” est score and was declared ativity into a reality is the For more information the winner of 2021 KJLH best feeling.” on #LevelUp, visit kjlhra- #LevelUp campaign. As a part of the #Lev- dio.com and KJLH social Green has been serving elUp $10,000 marketing media. General Motors Announces 400 Percent COURTESY OF NATE HOLDEN Nate Holden, former California State Senator and Los Angeles City Councilmem- ber, urges local community members to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Holden shared Increase in Ad Spending an image of himself receiving the vaccination in hopes that others will follow suit. Holden is 91 years of age. with Black-Owned Media

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BY STACY M. BROWN back up comments their The law also gives vot- Rifle Association, Republi- room at the Lorraine Motel want you to know tonight NNPA Newswire Senior businesses have made sup- ers less time to request and can lawmakers removed a in Memphis, Tennessee. that we, as a people, will National Correspondent porting racial equity. return a mail-in ballot, and tax break from their tax King, who was 39, get to the Promised Land.” The trio said those cor- Fifty-three years after porations have “disrespect- the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther ed” their fathers. King Jr.'s death, the slain “Rather than sowing civil rights icon's legacy is seeds to provide democra- easily seen in how his cy the greatest chance to daughter has continued to grow today and prevail fight for many of the same tomorrow, legislators are causes. attempting to transport us Bernice A. King joined back to the shameful period the children of late civil of American history when rights champions the Rev. mass voter suppression for

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it prohibits anyone from reform bill that would have arrived in Memphis to sup- The letter, authored, in giving food or water to saved the airline $40 mil- port a sanitation workers' part, by Bernice King, those standing in line to lion. strike. The civil rights highlighted the icon's state- cast their votes. But King said that leader had repeatedly ments about overcoming The new law represents should not frighten busi- expressed concern about racism. the state's response to Pres- nesses from making the economic inequality and “Evil cannot perma- ident Joe Biden's victory in right choice. went to Memphis because nently organize. It bears Georgia in November and “Corporate leaders of how poorly the city within it seeds of its own Democratic Sens. Raphael have the greatest influence treated African American destruction,” the letter

FILE PHOTO Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Washington and on our sanitation workers. states. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. winning run-off elections state legislators,” King told One night before he The children of the in January. Forbes. “They pay lobby- was killed, King delivered three civil rights icons went C.T. Vivian, and U.S. Rep. communities of color was Coca-Cola, Delta Air ists and invest in cam- his final – some say on to state: John Lewis, in blasting the law of the land,” King, Lines, Google, Apple, paigns. They need to use prophetic – speech. “We’ve “This belief undergirds voter suppression laws that Vivian, and Lewis, wrote. Microsoft, and others have their leverage—their lob- got some difficult days our abiding faith in Ameri- have cropped up since the Georgia Gov. Brian either condemned the new bying leverage—on Capi- ahead,” the resolute King ca, even as legislators in 2020 election. Kemp, a Republican, voting restrictions or have tol Hill and at the state preached. Georgia and 39 other states In a letter, King, Al signed into law legislation issued social media state- level.” “But it really doesn't attempt to root our nation Vivian, and John-Miles that imposes new ID ments expressing concern. On the evening of April matter with me now, in the oppressive weeds of Lewis took issue with cor- requirements for mail-in Reportedly, when Delta 4, 1968, an assassin's bullet because I've been to the yesterday through a new porate leaders who have voting and limits ballot Air Lines ended its associ- tore through King while he mountaintop … I may not generation of Jim Crow done little or nothing to drop box availability. ation with the National stood on the balcony of his get there with you. But I voting laws.” A-6 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 15, 2021 With Eviction Cliff Extended, Here’s How Millions Can Keep Their Homes NNPA NEWSWIRE Bureau's Household Pulse ficult, especially with ing people housed is the finding new tenants without renters in their homes with- Survey, some 3.4 million remaining uncertainty right thing to do, and it’s a record of evictions and out overburdening land- More than 3 million Americans said they are at around federal policies and also good for business, so with liquid funds to make lords,” according to Glynn. renters said they were at risk risk of eviction with the how landlords are able to landlords are highly moti- security deposits may prove “Further extending the evic- of losing their homes with vated to work with renters extremely challenging. tion moratorium achieves the federal eviction morato- to get through the pandemic An eviction crisis could one goal but also prolongs rium set to expire on together.” be avoided with the right the financial stress on indi- Wednesday, but a new Zil- One mutually beneficial federal support vidual landlords. Eventually low analysis shows the solution is offering a repay- While today’s extension the federal moratorium will number of households ulti- ment plan and amortizing protects renters from evic- end, back rents will come mately evicted could be as the back rent into ongoing tion, the policy should be due, and landlords will be low as 130,000, depending rent payments, with land- coupled with relief for land- able to evict. Avoiding an on government action, the lords effectively serving as lords and rental assistance eviction crisis will require pace of economic recovery, private creditors as they programs to support both that landlords, tenants, and how landlords respond. recover back rent over time. and avoid an eviction crisis financial institutions, and That range highlights In this scenario, the benefit on the horizon. policymakers work together the need for federal inter- to the renter is avoiding an The recent federal stim- to find constructive and cre- vention — both continuing eviction, and the landlord is ulus bill was an invaluable ative ways to keep renters in the moratorium, which hap- “The ongoing challenge for policymakers is to keep made financially whole. lifeline in delivering direct their homes and make land- pened this morning, and renters in their homes without overburdening landlords,” However, that might not be economic relief, providing lords financially whole. The additional assistance that according to Chris Glynn, senior managing economist at feasible for landlords who $45 billion in rental assis- alternative is millions of will help not only struggling Zillow. need a steady cash flow to tance to put money in the evictions, and the social and renters but also their land- make mortgage payments pockets of the most vulner- economic costs of that are lords, such as the $45 bil- moratorium set to expire on respond. and remain afloat. able renters, as well as land- unimaginable.” lion in rental assistance in Wednesday. With that Landlords are facing Last year, many young lords who have struggled to The extended moratori- the recently passed federal extended three more difficult choices adults left their rentals to meet mortgage and utility um is a temporary bandage stimulus bill. months, as few as 130,000 Every tenant-landlord move back home, and one- obligations due to missed that has potentially damag- “Job disruptions and renter households ultimate- relationship is unique, but third of rental listings were rent payments. However, ing repercussions in the economic hardships ly could be evicted, depend- evictions based strictly on offering concessions this the government has strug- future, if not paired with brought by the pandemic ing on the economic recov- owed rent aren’t always in past fall as landlords tried to gled to distribute that other relief programs. have hit renters particularly ery, and individual landlord the landlord’s best interest. entice renters with benefits money fast enough to meet Robust economic recovery hard, and the number at risk decision-making. The process of evicting a such as free parking or one- the needs of renters and and expedited distribution for eviction is staggering. More than 8.3 million tenant is time-consuming, month free rent. And now landlords, as the March 31 of fiscal support to renters Although the path forward U.S. renters reported being and in the end, landlords with millions of U.S. renters moratorium deadline and landlords is needed to is uncertain, there are still behind on rent payments as might find themselves at risk of eviction this sum- loomed. prevent a potential eviction ways for policymakers to of March 15, with 16.8% struggling for several mer coupled with increased “The ongoing challenge crisis and keep landlords keep the vast majority of (1.41 million) of those months to fill vacant units, rent growth across the U.S., for policymakers is to keep and renters in their homes. renters in their homes,” said respondents indicating they which will ultimately cost Chris Glynn, senior manag- were ‘very likely’ to be them even more. ing economist at Zillow. evicted in the next two “Landlords are willing “We know two things for months. While these num- to work with tenants, and HELPING CHILDREN certain: the eviction morato- bers are sobering, it is when the moratoria ends, rium is succeeding at keep- expected that a small frac- we would much rather find ing renters in their homes, tion of those fearing evic- a solution than evict," says TRIUMPH OVER TRAUMA and millions of renters tion will actually lose their Kellie Tollifson, owner and Local woman starts nonprofit to help children of incarcerated parents believed that they will be homes -- not all landlords vice president of operations evicted in coming months if will choose to evict, and of T-Square Real Estate SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL tion. It has also been linked reducing the stigmas, shame the cliff came this week. also, not all eviction filings Services. "It's all about to poor mental and physical and trauma that frequently How many actually are result in actual eviction maintaining a relationship Tracy Lee knows the health in adulthood. Dire results from having an incar- evicted depends on the eco- judgments in courts. and open communication to importance of keeping the outcomes are exacerbated cerated parent. They offer a nomic recovery and individ- However, with no his- figure out the best path for connection between a parent when there is no contact range of programs to assist ual landlord decisions.” torical precedent for this your unique situation. and child, especially if one between the child and the inmates and their families. Forecasting the number potential crisis, predicting Landlords can direct tenants parent is not physically pres- incarcerated parent. If an inmate reaches out of likely evictions how small the fraction where to find assistance or ent. She launched her non- Fortunately for Lee, for assistance, We Are Here According to Zillow’s might be once the moratori- work out payment plans that profit, We Are Here for You, though her father was in and for You will provide a free analysis of the Census um expires is extremely dif- support both parties. Keep- to support children who are out of jail throughout her phone card or birthday pres- involuntarily separated from childhood and as a young ent in the inmate’s name. a parent due to incarceration. adult, he remained in contact Three of We Are Here Longing for an absent with her. 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Milton and Tracy Lee in 1972. Although Lee’s father was in and out of prison through- Workers in California have the RIGHT to: out her childhood, he stayed in contact. The mission of Lee’s nonprofit We Are Here for You, is to assist children of incarcerated parents cope with the separation and feelings of abandonment. ࠮ Protection from safety and health hazards, including COVID-19 It wasn’t until she was cannot afford the cost of a donations. The nonprofit is ࠮ Report an unsafe workplace an adult that Lee came to collect phone call, prepaid a labor of love for Lee who realize that her father was phone card or other means works fulltime as a book- ࠮ Refuse to work in an unsafe condition not out of town, as her moth- to keep in touch on a regular keeper. 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They was four decades ago when 3LHYU TVYL HIV\[ `V\Y RIGHTS and how to contact experienced parental incar- can’t talk with their mothers Lee was a child, she still Cal/OSHA at dir.ca.gov/covid ceration at some point dur- because they can’t afford the would like to reduce the ing their lives. This propor- phone call. They can’t even effects of having an absent tion is higher among African send their kids a birthday parent. American, poor and children card.” “We’re trying to help as who live in rural areas. Through We Are Here many children as we can,” Research has found connec- for You, Lee hopes to bridge said Lee. Your Actions Save Lives tions between parental that gap and keep families For more information incarceration and childhood connected. or to donate to We Are Here health problems, behavior The organization’s mis- for You, visit weare- problems and grade reten- sion is to help children by here4you.info. THURSDAY,APRIL 15, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Congresswoman Karen Bass Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Discuss Tax Benefits Given to Residents from the American Rescue Plan BY SAYBIN ROBERSON being made available for the IRS and the Treasury week following.” ued regarding the econom- assistance in navigating Contributing Writer Californians at record rates, Department announced The first speaker ic impact payments or critical financial issues, and including allowing resi- recently that they anticipate Anabel Marquez, the Con- stimulus, “They are not making referrals to other It’s been nearly a month gressional District Liaison taxable for California social services and since President Biden with the IRS, alerted all in income taxes.” Narlesky resources, trained financial signed the American Res- on the call that the tax also spoke on the Golden navigators will provide cue Plan, which included deadline has been pushed State Stimulus, detailing structured guidance over economic stimulus checks to May 17, 2021, urging all those who qualify will the phone that will help for most American’s and to do so electronically. She receive either $600 or you navigate and connect tax benefits for the commu- also explained the differ- $1200 which should be with other county resi- nity. As we continue to ence between the three sent out around April 15 for dents.” She continued to forge through the pandemic stimulus checks, advising first round recipients. He share each session will be and economic woes, Con- all that as long as taxes also discussed how resi- 30 minutes where ques- gressmember Karen Bass were filed or if on social dents can file taxes for free tions will be addressed and held a call geared towards security the government is with the Cal File option. discussed in depth. More helping navigate this tax working to get all sent out. More information can be information can be found season. She shared information to found by visiting by visiting The telephone town find your refund using the ftb.ca.gov. dcba.lacounty.gov/finan- hall included representa- IRS website at The final speaker, cial-navigators. tives from the Internal Rev- FILE PHOTO irs.gov/coronavirus/get- Azusena Favela, Deputy The call was ended Congressmember Karen Bass enue Service (IRS), Cali- my-payment to check the Director with the Los after a short question and fornia Franchise Tax status of your payment. Angeles County Depart- answer where residents Board, and more. The call dents 16 years of age payments will begin to be The next speaker, Marc ment of Consumer and were able to voice certain discussed what to do if you access to the vaccinations. issued this week to Social Narlesky with the Califor- Business Affairs spoke concerns regarding their did not get the economic As the focus of the call was Security recipients and nia Franchise Tax Board about the Financial Navi- specific situation. Each stimulus payments yet, the upcoming tax deadline, other federal beneficiaries made clear, “The postpone- gators program. “The speaker shared information taxes on payments, tax fil- she redirected focus, “I who do not normally file a ment applies to individual Financial Navigators pro- on where to find help and ing procedures, how to get want to make a note that we tax return soon with the filers whose 2020 tax gram is designed to help assistance in either filing, help with preparing and fil- have been receiving calls projection that the majority returns and payments were residents deal with the finding our refund, and if ing taxes, and more. regarding delayed pay- of these payments would originally due April 15, financial impact of you qualify. For more Starting with a reassur- ments for SSI filers. So I be sent electronically and 2021. It's an automatic COVID-19,” she detailed. information on the call, ance that vaccines are want everyone to know that received April 7, or in the postponement.” He contin- “By providing remote visit bass.house.gov. Compton College Recognized by Congresswoman Barragán as Hispanic Serving Institution dents and our entire commu- ragán, for assisting Comp- nity. It was great to work ton College with receiving closely with Compton Col- our HSI designation,” said lege to try and secure this Dr. Keith Curry, Compton designation – and I’m proud College President/CEO. our joint effort made this “This designation will open designation possible. I look avenues to pursue new forward to continue working sources of funding and cre- to improve access to afford- ate increased opportunities able and high-quality higher for students to excel and education.” achieve their goals. We look In October 2020, Bar- COURTESY PHOTO forward to implementing Congresswoman Barragán ragán sent a letter to the U.S. new and improved programs and Dr. Keith Curry COURTESY PHOTO Department of Education designed to help students requesting reconsideration designation. succeed, especially those SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Department of Education tion,” Congresswoman Bar- of Compton College’s appli- “Thank you, Congress- from historically marginal- for institutions of higher ragán said. “Compton Col- cation to receive and HSI woman Nanette Diaz Bar- ized communities.” Congresswoman education that categorically lege plays a critical role in Nanette Diaz Barragán con- or historically enroll a tar- our community, training and gratulates Compton College geted racial or ethnic group. teaching our youth to gain on their updated federal des- “Congratulations to the valuable skills they need ignation as a Hispanic Serv- Compton College on being to contribute to the commu- Mask Wearing Tips ing Institution (HSI). HSI is awarded Title III and Title nity and achieve their goals. one of several federal IV Hispanic Serving Institu- The college will now be able Minority-Serving Institution tion designations from the to access additional designations from the U.S. U.S. Department of Educa- resources to better serve stu-

Gipson Bill Supports Male Play safer Children 2 years of age Educators of Color and older should wear a mask that covers their AB 520 diversifies teaching workforce nose, mouth and chin. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Assembly Bill 520, all students - but especially which will head to the students of color. This Last week, the Assem- Appropriations Committee includes improved reading bly Education Committee next Wednesday, will and math test scores, approved AB 520, authored establish the California improved graduation rates, by Assemblymember Mike Diversifying Teacher Grant and increases in aspirations A. Gipson and sponsored Program, awarding $15 to attend college,” Thur- by State Superintendent of million in grants for school mond said. Public Instruction Tony districts to provide one- Statistics show that Thurmond, which is time competitive grants male teachers are leaving designed to help support that develop and imple- high-need schools when ExtraExtra llayersayer mean male educators of color and ment new or expand exist- they do not have the sup- diversify the teaching ing programs that address a port strategies in place to extra protectionpro workforce. local need to develop the help develop their teaching teacher workforce while skills. These support strate- Wear a layered, emphasizing the retention gies can include but are not snusnug-fittingg-fitting mask for of male teachers of color. limited to social and emo- best protection.p "This bill will assist tional learning, school cli- California with addressing mate, trauma and restora- the racial and ethnic dispar- tive justice. ities that exist throughout “We’ve long known the state, helping to reduce that having teachers of the equity gap,” Gipson color matters for students said. of color – but our public Men of color comprise schools do not reflect this. less than 10 percent of Cal- We can and must do better ifornia’s teaching force, if we want to dismantle the with Black and Latino men historic educational making up 1 percent and 2 inequities in ways that can Foggy glasses COURTESY PHOTO percent of their peers. Data level the playing field for Assemblymember Mike A. mean hazy safety Gipson shows that only one-third all students,” Thurmond of teachers are non-White, said. Cover your nose, mouth “Student success is even though students of AB 520 will address and chin completely, amplified when they are color make up about three- retention problems by making sure there are taught by teachers who quarters of California’s stu- enhancing a school dis- reflect the diversity of dent population. tricts’ ability to equip, cul- no gaps. those students. In addition “When I talk to stu- tivate and bolster male to academic benefits, stu- dents, they tell me they teachers of color within its dents of color experience want to learn from adults schools to effectively pre- social-emotional gains to who look like them and serve teachers. Schools that having teachers who look have shared their life expe- foster an environment of like them, also lessening riences. There is mounting professional learning are the likelihood of chronic research that tells us that more likely to attract and covid19.ca.gov absenteeism and suspen- teachers of color boost the retain teachers in high-need sion," Gipson said. academic performance of schools. THURSDAY, APRIL15, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-8

By Betti Halsell family. Most members of Contributing Writer the family do not talk about it publicly. According to On April 8, Los Angeles ABC news, the beach front County Supervisor Janice is now worth $75 million Hahn announced the pre- dollars, and Hahn is leading liminary steps towards re- the way for the County to turning the rightfully owned return the land to the right- Manhattan Beach water- ful owners. front landscape known as Hahn reached out to Bruce’s Beach back to the Mitch Ward who served decedents of Charles and on Manhattan Beach City Willa Bruce. Council and led the City The original owners as Mayor; she called him of Bruce’s beach were ha- to speak directly about rassed for owning their land Bruce’s Beach. According for years, until it was finally to news report by Patch. seized by the city; Hahn is com, Ward said during looking to make a progres- an interview, “Supervisor sive step in the right direc- Hahn has stepped up and tion today. is doing the right thing for Supervisor Holly Mitch- L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn TWITTER VIA MARGARET CARRERO @KNXMARGARET Black Americans (and con- ell, Senator Steven Brad- sequently, all Americans). ford, and Assemblyman Al goal.’’ hundred years, and the ac- wards Black property own- She is respectful of our his- Muratsuchi were present The land was transferred tions we will take together, ers. During the Jim Crow tory and is willing to right Image of the deed of when L.A. County met with to the State and then back to to the best of our abilities, era, Black people were a wrong that occurred here trust COURTESY OF JONATHAN BURGESS a representative from the the County in 1995; it was in deeds and in words, to re- driven out of these areas in Manhattan Beach in the Bruce family on Friday. not until 2006 that the beach ject prejudice and hate and and forced to sell their land. 1920s the City of Manhat- and the City of Manhattan In a document announc- was adorned with the name promote respect and inclu- The City would use an or- tan Beach’s orchestrated Beach. Supervisor Hahn dinance known as eminent efforts to rid the city of has my utmost respect for domain to strip ownership Black Americans for 100 her leadership and innova- from the Bruce family and years are one of the most tive approach to righting many others alike. Through eminent do- main, members of the Man- hattan community gave City officials the power to obtain privately-owned properties to reimagine for public use. The “urgent takeover” of Bruce’s land was for a public park. The Bruce family fought for years in litigation; they asked for $120,000 ($3,203,044 ) for loss of property and damages; the Bruces received $14,000, Willa and Charles Bruce were the first Black landown- Located on 2600 Highland Ave. in Manhattan Beach, CA, Willa and Charles Bruce which is $300,000 in pres- ers in Manhattan Beach; they purchased two beachfront bought the land for $1,225 ($33,034). FILE PHOTO ent day. lots in 1912. FILE PHOTO L.A. County Supervisor sion.” Janice Hahn stated, “The Willa and Charles property that was once the Bruce were the first Black Bruce’s is now owned by landowners in Manhattan the County and I want L.A. Beach; they purchased two County to be part of righting beachfront lots in 1912. this wrong.” She continued, In a time of strong divi- “I am looking at everything sion, the City of Manhat- from repurposing the prop- tan eventually found a way erty in a way that tells the

Chief Yellow Feather AKA Duane Shepard The Official Spokesperson For The Bruce Family. PHOTO CREDIT: JANICE HAHN TWITTER ing the event, Hahn en- of the original owners. ABC Mrs. Willa Bruce (left) with her daughter-in-law and dorsed this statement, “She 11 captured this statement, sister on Bruce’s Beach in the 1920s CAAM has recognized the oppor- “It is the County’s inten- tunity the County has to tion to return this property,” this wrong.” begin to right the wrongs Hahn told the news confer- The overturn of this land of the past and bring some ence held at Bruce’s Beach. L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell TWITTER/@HOLLYJMITCHELL will not re-write its past justice to Charles and Willa On April 10, inserts transgression, but the cor- Bruce’s descendants. She from a County document rection of the injustice will has been meeting with the addressed the condemna- to take ownership of their history of Bruce’s Beach to create a new future for the family and has stated her tion of the beach, “We of- property. Generations of the actually giving the property Bruce family, for genera- intention to work to return fer this acknowledgement Bruce family have grown to back to the descendants of tions to come. Their pain of the land to them. Friday’s and condemnation as a have stint in their emotions Charles and Willa Bruce.” that legacy being taken announcement will be a foundational act for Man- about the beach. In a time Anthony Bruce is one away has lived with the step toward achieving that hattan Beach’s next one of a radical social awaken- of the direct decedents of Bruce family through their ing, Los Angeles County is Charles and Willa. He told name’s sake. looking to hand over proper L.A. Times last year, “The A century later, and the ownership of the beachfront first thing we need to get recognition that is instru- back to the Bruce family. right is the information California State Senator mental to the healing, has Located on 2600 High- about the plaque. We need Steve Bradford TWITTER/@SUPJANICE- finally come. There is a hill land Ave. in Manhattan to make sure the plaque tells HAHN near the land under acquisi- Beach, CA, Willa and the exact story about what tion, it will not be included Charles Bruce bought the happened.” He continued, tragic legacies of our beau- in the return. Once the land for $1,225 ($33,034), “That was our property. tiful town.” beachfront is handed back followed by another pur- And they removed it with Ward Continued, “I am to the Bruce family, the chase of a beach lot. Many eminent domain, which was glad we have a regional agreement could include families of color owned pretty much like using the leader that has the ability to an option for the Bruce de- land along the coast in that law to pretty much commit come in and do what’s best scendants to lease the land area. a crime.” for the Willa and Charles back to the county for con- The monument plaque at Bruce’s Beach park in Man- The L.A. Times report- This pain in deception Bruce family as well as for tinued use. hattan Beach. FILE PHOTOBeach park in Manhattan Beach. (File ed years of harassment to- has weighed on the Bruce the County of Los Angeles

The California Depart- temporary pause in the use days after vaccination. will convene the Western than 4% of our vaccine allo- what this means for our ment of Public Health of the Johnson & Johnson “California is following States Scientific Safety Re- cation this week is the John- state efforts as they become (CDPH) issued a statement COVID-19 vaccine out of the FDA and CDC’s recom- view Workgroup to review son & Johnson vaccine.” available. from Dr. Erica Pan, state an abundance of caution. mendation and has directed the information provided For more information epidemiologist, regarding Of over 6.8 million doses health care providers to by the federal government about the adverse effects, The joint CDC and FDA the Johnson & Johnson/ administered nationally, pause the use of the John- on this issue. As the federal and what to do if you are statement can be found Janssen COVID-19 vac- there have been six reported son & Johnson vaccine until government has said, we do experiencing symptoms, here. cine. cases of a rare and severe we receive further direction not expect a significant im- please contact your health- www.cdph.ca.gov “Today, the CDC and type of blood clot with from health and safety ex- pact to our vaccination al- care provider. We will pro- FDA have recommended a symptoms occurring 6 to 13 perts. Additionally, the state locations. In California, less vide additional details on THURSDAY,APRIL 15, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 ADVERTORIAL Opinion: A City Plagued by Investigative Stops & Shootings Does Not Need A Menthol Cigarette Ban BY:REV. K.W. TULLOSS police, clergy and patrons - died at the hands of police The sensible solution of the loss of jobs and income less, police interaction will President of Baptist Ministers we must all answer for our for allegedly selling single education is lessened in the that impacted communities be the result, and this, my Conference Southern choices. cigarettes - a fatal, unin- name of putting more of color at higher rates. We people of Los Angeles, is a California, and Co-Founder And a choice to support tended consequence of minorities in handcuffs. are losing more businesses, game-changer. Data proves of Neighborhood Forward a menthol cigarette ban enforcement. We saw a 14- Must I remind you of more jobs, and we are los- that investigative stops to tells us that you understand year-old young man in the statistics, the deaths, ing more innocent life. Yet, curtail crime are ineffec- I know we are tired of tive, discriminatory, and the same headlines, the even weakens police same unjust shootings, the reform measures. Yet, the same discriminatory prac- LAPD continues to rely on tices within our criminal them. They are a legal justice system, and the form of harassment that same war fought in our gives police officers the Black and Brown commu- freedom to harass, abuse, nities regarding the choices and murder more Black we make as adults. Even and Brown people in com- when enough is enough, munities like Los Angeles. we must never grow tired To our Los Angeles of speaking out and letting City Council, see beyond our voices ring louder than your desire to control a the time before. The race is vice held by a particular never over, especially community and instead when new issues, bad poli- choose the more compre- cies, police harassment, hensive, long-term solu- and shootings make head- tion to any public health lines daily. crisis: education, treat- The Baptist Ministers ment, and counseling. I Conference, Neighborhood urge you to remove the Forward, and the Southern consideration of a menthol Christian Leadership Con- cigarette ban from any fur- ference are leading voices ther discussion about regu- on social justice issues that lating tobacco products in disproportionately affect our city. Statewide, Cali- the African American com- fornia voters will decide on munity. Lean on us when this issue when the referen- your voice grows weary. dum appears on the Today, I am called to FILE PHOTO November ballot in 2022. ask our Los Angeles City Rev. K.W. Tulloss Allow the voters in your Council, many fair and just community to let their men and women, a simple and stand by the resulting Rancho Cordova attacked the unfair and even fatal our legislators are deliber- voices be heard during the question. In a city plagued enforcement mandates of in 2020 by a police officer treatment of Blacks by ating yet another losing referendum. by investigative stops and removing all flavored for the alleged possession police right here in our strategy: to get rid of the Make the right choice an increase in shootings, is tobacco and menthol ciga- of a tobacco product - a city, not to mention what menthol cigarettes that to restore our community a ban on menthol cigarettes rettes. You understand that brutal, unintended conse- we are watching, again, in Blacks and Hispanic adults resources, jobs, minority- and the resulting increases the African American com- quence of enforcement. Minneapolis! prefer to smoke but leaving owned businesses, and in cigarette smuggling and munity will bear the brunt Using extreme force According to Los the non-mentholated ciga- community policing mod- police interactions the of this ban and the accom- due to tobacco possession Angeles crime data, shoot- rettes that Whites prefer to els. These are the real reform measure - the panying unintended conse- is outrageous. Yet, these ings increased substantial- smoke. issues that need more care choice - you want to stand quences because Black are just a few of the unin- ly in 2020, despite the To make matters worse, and attention, not choosing by? smokers choose to utilize tended consequences that stay-at-home order. Almost what happens if our elected to control Black and His- We must all take menthol products more continue a vicious cycle of all of the rise in homicides officials choose to ban panic adult choices and responsibility for our adult than our White brothers police violence against took place in Los Angeles' menthol cigarettes in a city thus opening the door to choices - smokers and non- and sisters. African Americans, all for Black or Hispanic neigh- where investigative stops more crime in communi- smokers, lawmakers and We saw Eric Garner the sake of "enforcement." borhoods. This is on top of are still legal? More, not ties of color. FEMA to Begin Reimbursing Families This Week for COVID Funeral Costs

BY QUINCI LEGARDYE acting FEMA administrator tion, they will have to sub- ing for assistance,” it reads. 19 Funeral Assistance page tance Hot Line at 844-684- California Black Media Bob Fenton. mit funeral expense docu- To learn more, appli- on FEMA.gov, or call the 6333, or TTY at 800-462- Beginning April 12, ments, such as receipts or a cants can visit the COVID- COVID-19 Funeral Assis- 7585. The COVID-19 pan- FEMA will provide finan- funeral home contract. demic has caused an alarm- cial relief for COVID-19 Applicants will also have to ing number of deaths over related funeral expenses provide proof of funeral WWW.IMWLAW.COM the past year: just under 3 incurred after January 20, funds received from other million people across the 2020. Anyone who lost a sources, as the program will globe; more than half a loved one to COVID-19 not reimburse funds million people in the Unit- will be able to apply for received from burial insur- ed states; and north of retroactive reimbursements ance or financial assistance 60,000 victims died here in for funeral costs, up to from agencies or other California. $9,000 per burial. sources. If multiple people con- tributed toward funeral costs, they will be able to apply under a single appli- cation as applicant and co- applicants. According to FEMA, the agency will reimburse funeral costs for multiple people in the same family, up to a maximum of #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA $35,000. D-KEINE/GETTY IMAGES Consideration of reim- PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES bursements for funeral TO THE COMMUNITY The families and loved Funeral expenses will expense began as early as ones of those victims have count as the purchase of May 2020 when Congress- SINCE 1943 been slammed with unex- burial, a plot, a headstone, women Barbara Lee (D- pected funeral costs. Many clergy services, cremation, CA-13) and Alexandria of them have had to suffer the transfer of remains or Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) the loss of someone they other services associated introduced the COVID loved while facing unantici- with a funeral. According to Funeral Assistance Act. It pated financial strains National Funeral Directors proposed reimbursements caused by the pandemic. Association, the average of up to $10,000. Senate In an effort to provide cost of a funeral with a Majority Leader Charles E. some relief for those Amer- viewing and burial was Schumer (D-NY) has also icans, the federal govern- $7,640 in 2019. been an advocate for federal ment has announced a new Funding for the program funeral assistance. program. was included in both “Families across this “The COVID -19 pan- COVID-19 stimulus pack- country are living on the demic has brought over- ages passed by Congress edge because of this public whelming grief to many recently -- the Coronavirus health and economic crisis. families. At FEMA, our Response and Relief Sup- On top of facing unimagin- Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, mission is to help people plemental Appropriations able hardship and loss, the W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie before, during and after dis- (CRRSA) Act signed by last thing they should have asters. We are dedicated to former President Trump in to worry about is how to PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW helping ease some of the December 2020 and the pay for funeral expenses,” CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION financial stress and burden American Rescue Plan Lee said. caused by the virus,” reads signed by President Biden FEMA has also included EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW the official announcement in March 2021. a fraud alert on its website. of the program on FEMA’s Applicants for the pro- “We have received …AND MORE website. gram will be required to reports of scammers reach- “Although we cannot provide an official death ing out to people offering change what has happened, certificate attributing the to register them for funeral we affirm our commitment death either directly or indi- assistance. FEMA has not P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 to help with funeral and bur- rectly to COVID-19 and sent any such notifications F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 ial expenses that many fam- show that the death and we do not contact peo- ilies did not anticipate,” said occurred in the U.S. In addi- ple prior to them register- THURSDAY, APRIL15, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-10

CA State Senator, Latino Legislative Caucus Chair, and Labor champion, Maria Elena Durazo, becomes the latest prominent leader to back Heather Hutt’s Assembly Campaign

Elected Officials & LAAAWPAC President Community Leaders • Nichelle Hen- • UC Board of derson, LAAAWPAC 1st Regents Chair and Cali- Vice President fornia Assembly Speaker • Celestine Palm- Emeritus John A. Pérez er, LAAAWPAC Founder • California State • Joy Atkinson, Senator and Chair of the LAAAWPAC Board California Latino Legis- Member & Executive Di- lative Caucus Maria Ele- rector of the L.A. African na Durazo American Women’s Pub- • Assemblymem- lic Policy Institute ber Lorena Gonzalez • Gail Willis, • Assemblymem- LAAAWPAC Board Mem- ber Miguel Santiago ber • Assemblymem- • Jackie Haw- ber Blanca Rubio thorne, LAAAWPAC • Assemblymem- Founder & Los Angeles ber Richard Bloom County Democratic Party • Assemblymem- Region 4 Vice-Chair ber Autumn Burke • Bobbie Jean • Assemblymem- Anderson, former Vice- ber Reggie Jones-Sawyer Chair Los Angeles Coun- Heather Hutt COURTESY PHOTO • Assemblymem- ty Democratic Party (Ret.) Maria Elena Durazo COURTESY PHOTO ber Mike Gipson • Jimmie Woods Sentinel newS Service Heather has stood side-by- • Assemblymem- Gray, former Chairperson implicit bias in health care, rights, human rights, wom- side with working Califor- ber Jim Cooper of Los Angeles County especially for women and en’s rights, equality, eco- Continuing to amass nians, dedicated to protect- • Assemblymem- Democratic Central Com- women of color as well nomic and social justice powerful endorsements from ing and enhancing the rights ber Evan Low mittee as advocating for DACA for all people. In addition, esteemed California leaders of workers everywhere, in- • Los Angeles • Patt Sanders, recipients and fighting she launched the “VOTE in her bid for Assembly Dis- cluding fighting for better County Supervisor Janice Female Vice Chair Los against the Trump Ad- LA” campaign, LA Cit- trict 54, former California wages, improved working Hahn Angeles County Demo- ministration’s assault on ies Clean Air-Clean Wa- Statewide Director for then- conditions, and a stronger, • Los Angeles cratic Party Dreamers and immigrants. ter campaign, and shaped U.S. Senator Kamala Harris more equitable economy County Assessor Jeff • Taisha Brown, Prior to her work in critical outreach to pass Heather Hutt garnered the that works for everyone. I’m Prang Chair of the California the U.S. Senate, Heather the “Durbin Bill,” which powerhouse endorsement of proud to endorse Heather • Los Angeles City Democratic Party Black championed environmen- provided aid for small California State Senator and Hutt for State Assembly.” Councilmember Gil Ce- Caucus tal justice policy changes businesses. Heather is also Chair of the California Lati- To date, Hutt has secured dillo for Watts and South Los the single mother of three no Legislative Caucus Maria the following endorsements: • Los Angeles City Heather Hutt was born Angeles while serving as sons. Elena Durazo. Organizations Councilmember Curren and raised in Los Ange- the district director for Before being elected to • International Union Price les and has dedicated her California State Sena- Heather Hutt is a candi- the State Senate, Durazo of Operating Engineers • Long Beach life to Democratic activ- tor Isadore Hall. She also date for the California State served as the longtime ex- (IUOE) Local 12 Mayor Robert Garcia ism, public service, and organized the Assem- Assembly’s 54th District, ecutive secretary-treasurer of • International • Senator Isadore the community. Heather bly Select Committee on which includes the com- the Los Angeles County Fed- Brotherhood of Electrical Hall (Ret.) recently served as the first Community Resources Im- munities of Baldwin Hills, eration of Labor. Workers (IBEW) Local 18 • Los Angeles City Black U.S. Senate State pacted by AB109 Re-Entry Crenshaw, Culver City, In a statement released • Ironworkers Local Council President Herb Director in California’s as well as the Assembly Ladera Heights, Leimert with her endorsement, Sena- 433 Wesson (Ret.) history, and in her capac- Select Committee on Hu- Park, Mar Vista, Mid-City tor Durazo commented: • LiUNA Local 300 • U.S. Congress- ity serving Senator Harris, man Rights, Diversity and Los Angeles, Palms, West “In this uncertain time, • UA Local 761 woman, Los Ange- was the principal repre- Race Relations. LA, Westwood and Wind- it’s critical that we elect • UA Local 250 les County Supervisor sentative among constitu- Through her work as a sor Hills in Los Angeles proven champions of Cali- Steamfitters -Refrigeration Yvonne Burke (Ret.) ents and elected leaders California Democratic Par- County. fornia’s working families. • Black Women Or- • Senator Kevin throughout California. She ty delegate and treasurer of That’s why I’m excited to ganized for Political Action- Murray (Ret.) used her position to stand the CDP Black Caucus, For more information, endorse Heather Hutt for As- PAC (BWOPA-PAC) • Assemblymem- up for women by bring- Heather has been an activ- visit www.heatherhuttca. sembly District 54. Through- • Los Angeles Black ber Willard Murray (Ret.) ing together healthcare ist and organizer working com. out her time in public service, Pride & Promote • Ingrid Palmer, professionals to discuss tirelessly to ensure civil

Tishaura Jones, cheered by California relatives, elected as city’s first Black woman mayor

acquainted with one an- woman to be named assis- treasurer. Bryant, the organization’s other and quite supportive tant minority floor leader. Jones earned accolades founder, the city incurred of each family member’s While serving in the legis- for expanding the role of “no direct cost” for the aspirations, said Ed Har- lature, Jones also worked the treasurer’s office and program“thanks to Tishau- ris. In his opinion, Mayor for 15 months as vice pres- implementing innovative ra’s brilliant thinking.” Jones’ achievement “repre- ident of finance for Blay- programs. For instance, First running for mayor sents our aunts and uncles,” lock Robert Van, a minor- she united with Operation in 2017, Jones narrowly which was comprised of 12 ity-owned investment firm HOPE, a nonprofit finan- lost the Democratic pri- siblings. in Oakland, California. In cial literary group, and mary, but she didn’t give The political career of 2012, Jones achieved an- five local banks to create a up her dream. Although Tishaura Jones was already other milestone as the first HOPE chapter in City Hall. inspiring before she became woman elected as St. Louis According to John Hope {See JONES C-5} mayor. A native of St. Lou- Mayor-elect Jones earned a Bachelor’s degree at is, she was first appointed Hampton University, Master’s degree at St. Louis Universi- in 2002 to the Democratic ty College of Public Health and completed the government Party Central Committee to program at Harvard Kennedy School.COURTESY PHOTO represent the city’s Eighth

The Harris family includes Jones’ uncle and aunt, Henry Sr. and Dorothy E. Whitfield

Harris with their 12 children. Cousin Ed Harris is on the back row, at right. COURTESY PHOTO accomplishment. most of respect and honor Ward. Six years later, Jones “Tishaura has made us for her to be one of us.” successfully ran for a seat in proud,” beamed her cous- Jones’ mother, Laura the Missouri House of Rep- in, Ed Harris, a longtime Whitfield Jones, and Har- resentatives. Southern Californian. “We ris’ mother, Dorothy Whit- She made history in are from a large family and field Harris, were sisters, so her second term in 2010 we’ve all watched her climb the cousins and all of their by becoming the first Afri- [in her career] with the ut- many relatives were well can American and the first A-8 A-11 LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER APRIL 15, 26, 2021 2013

Leading Generational Transformation in Local Transportation {continued from Pg. A-1}

After a national search for the ideal candidate to take up the CEO mantle, they appointed Wiggins and met for a final vote on Thursday, April 8. In reflection of Wash- ington’s leadership, Mayor Garcetti said, “Phil Wash- ington has been a visionary leader, a force for trailblazing growth and lasting progress across our transit network. Hilda Solis COURTESY PHOTOS Mayor Eric Garcetti Holly J. Mitchell Jacquelyn Dupont- Phillip Washington Phil leaves this agency bet- Walker ter off than he found it — a legacy of an expanding public USC Marshall School of officer and designed of vi- counted Metro’s current serving and valuing all the “Her experience as the transportation system that gets Business, and years of able methods of implemen- fiscal year to be $6 billion. people, integrity and strong Chief Executive Officer of Angelenos where they need crafting exceptional lead- tation for high profile proj- In similar work Wig- experience, and a track re- Metrolink and her previous to go and remains a force for ership, Wiggins became a ects like Measure M. gins served as regional cord for making and con- executive-level experience sustainability, equity, jobs, undeniable force that will Through her credentials program director for River- veying tough decisions to at Metro makes her the workforce development, and be seen in new role at L.A. and experience as Metro’s side County Transportation all stakeholders.” ideal candidate to lead this shared prosperity across the Metro. executive director of ven- Commission. Under River- Dupont-Walker con- agency through recovery. L.A. area.” In December of 2018, dor/contract management, side County, she managed tinued, “I am humbled to She has had a number of Wiggins will begin a four- Wiggins began her ten- she has helped various their transit, commuter rail, have had to opportunity to successes over her career year term as Metro CEO be- ure as CEO of Metrolink. parts of the L.A. region. rideshare, and major rail be a part of selecting two including the expansion of tween May 30 and June 14. She conducted a network When she aligned herself projects. outstanding Metro leaders Metro’s ExpressLanes pro- She has built strong rapport in of regional passenger rail- with Metrolink, she was Los Angeles County and departing CEO Phil gram,” her previous position as chief ing that expanded over a “The formation of executive officer; pushing the 500-mile-route-system. Metro’s Women and Girls needle forward with hand in Her talent has been ac- Governing Council, and Measure M; an initiative that knowledged by the Con- the advancement of Metro- raised financial support for ference of Minority Trans- link’s $10 billion SCORE program. As Metro’s new CEO, Stephanie will en- sure equity is considered in every decision made, from improving customer ser- vice to increasing contract- ing with small businesses,” Said Chairwoman Solis. Wiggins feelings about her new position were cap- tured on the Metro’s report- ing board, The Source, she

Stephanie Wiggins was appointed CEO of L.A. Metro. FILE PHOTO stated, “I am honored by the opportunity to return appointed CEO in 2018, has shown their solidarity Washington agrees with to LA Metro as its CEO and became their first in the transition of roles for this board choice. Togeth- and am grateful to Mayor woman of color in a chief Wiggins; Supervisor Holly er, we will not lose a beat Garcetti and the LA Metro executive officer position. Mitchell stated, “Ms. Wig- in our quest to be the best Board for the faith they When her position was gins is the leader Metro public transit system in the have placed in me for this announced back in Decem- needs, as we head into world. In the end, the peo- important role. I am thank- ber of that year, Washing- a new era of atonement, ple win!!” ful to my team at Metrolink ton was quoted in the press addressing inequity, and Chairwoman of Los for all of our successes to- release, “Over the last de- making our system more Angeles Board of Supervi- gether – and those that are cade, Stephanie Wiggins dignified for our riders. I sors Hilda Solis stated in still to come throughout has distinguished herself as thank Mr. Washington for response to Wiggin’s new this transition and as we a talented, resourceful and his illustrative service, and responsibilities, “Stepha- work together in the fu- hardworking leader at Met- for the tireless work that nie Wiggins’ appointment ture,” ro, most recently in her role he did to position Metro as as the first woman of color “LA County has great

Stephanie Wiggins FILE PHOTO as Deputy Chief Executive the best – and most excit- to serve as CEO of Metro, mobility needs that we Officer since 2015.” ing -- transit agency in the marks a historic shift in the must develop with goals transportation through half portation Officials; she As the Metrolink CEO, world.” agency’s leadership,” of achieving better health, percent sales tax. received their Women Who Wiggins oversaw a $793 L.A. Metro’s Bd ap- “Stephanie has demon- opportunity and equity for Her first role in the trans- Moved the Nation Award million annual budget led pointee, Jacquelyn Du- strated time and time again all of the region’s residents, portation industry was a tem- (2018) and the League of 282 full-time employees. pont-Walker, spoke highly her commitment to equity and I look forward to bring- porary; dedicated to a six- Railway Womens’ ‘Women As the new CEO for L.A. of Wiggins work ethic by bridging transporta- ing transformative leader- month assignment with San of the Year award’ (2020). Metro, she will oversee its and loyalty to this sector, tion and community health ship and collaboration with Bernardino County Trans- Before stepping into multi-billion-dollar budget. “Stephanie Wiggins is while adapting to emerging the region’s transportation portation Authority, Wiggins her role, she learned varied She will be trusted with an- what LA Metro and LA needs like the pandemic authorities to make this vi- stayed in that position for four levels of executive place- other multi-billion-dollar County need for such a Solis went on to paint a sion a reality.” years. ment; Wiggins assisted the financial plan that recent time as this. She has prov- vivid picture of Wiggins’ Earning her Masters from standing chief executive calculated reports has en leadership - qualities of dedication to this field,

New walking path highlights South LA community as the cultural, social and commercial center of Black life in Los Angeles {continued from Pg. A-1} The Los Angeles Coun- munity partners on this the heart of South Los ty Metropolitan Transpor- important project along Angeles. The 1.6 mile, self- tation Authority (Metro) Central Avenue as part of guided walking tour shines provided most of the proj- StreetsLA’s mission of en- a light on influential people ect’s funding through its hancing the quality of life and historic landmarks in 2011 Call for Projects grant for all. The installation of District 9 including three program, which is com- the stanchions will enhance Paul R. Williams-designed mitted to funding projects this historical area for resi- buildings: Second Baptist that improve mobility of dents and visitors to enjoy.” Church, the 28th Street Angelenos and promote ac- For more information YMCA and Angelus Funer- tive engagement with the on Angels Walk Central al Home. Other sites high- lighted in the walk include the Dunbar Hotel, Lincoln Theater, Dolphins of Hol- lywood, 27th Street Bakery and more. “Angels Walk Central LA City Councilmember Curren Price and Partners Celebrate the Legacy, Cut the Rib-

Avenue tells the story of bon on Angels Walk Central Avenue FILE PHOTO a major thoroughfare re- garded as a thriving hub of that largely developed out ting ceremony, Price was est!,” said Tracey Lane, FILE PHOTO African American art, cul- of the trials that came from joined by representatives co-director of Angels Walk ture and enterprise,” added housing restrictions and of Angels Walk LA, Street- LA. “There are so many surrounding community. Avenue historical walking Price. “For many decades, other injustices, but nev- sLA, LA Metro and the important, yet largely un- Projects selected for fund- trail, including PDF down- Central Avenue was the ertheless thrived culturally Coalition for Responsible known, stories to tell about ing highlight transporta- loads of the guidebook, heart and soul of the Black and economically.” Community Development this neighborhood, and with tion linkages and spotlight map and stanchion panels, community in Los Angeles. Central Avenue was (CRCD). the support of Council- walking as an important ac- visit www.angelswalkla. The corridor was home to also once widely known to “Over the last two de- member Price, they are now tive transportation mode. org/walks/central-avenue/ a wide variety of Black- be the epicenter of the west cades, we have partnered accessible to everyone. Our Added StreetsLA Exec- Guidebooks are also owned small businesses in- coast jazz music scene and with Metro and StreetsLA hope is that this walk serves utive Director and General available for neighbors at cluding shops, restaurants, is celebrated annually in to complete 13 self-guided to honor and remember Manager Adel Hagekhalil, Councilmember Price’s financial institutions, insur- District 9 with a community historical walks in various those who built this com- “StreetsLA is proud to have District Office at 4301 S. ance services and entertain- jazz festival organized by neighborhoods through- munity, and inspire those partnered with the office Central Ave. or by calling ment venues. Councilmember Price. out LA—and Angels Walk who currently call Central of Councilmember Price (323) 846-2651. “It was a neighborhood During the ribbon cut- Central Avenue is our lat- Avenue home.” along with City and com- A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 15, 2021

Covid Vaccine Post & Beam A Taste of Black Excellence

Shrimp and Grits with beef bacon, peppers, and shrimp butter.PHOTO CREDIT: TRAVIS MCCOY PHOTOGRAPHY The outdoor seating is for way before they - en sented in every inch of Post surrounded by greenery tered the kitchen as owners.& Beam from the sophisti- and fresh open air, whileChef Cleveland knows -ev cation of the design to the inside,one can enjoy inti- ery aspect of the business,environment that is curated mate conversation while through his culinary - ca through the music, food, being surrounded by the reer he has served, bussedand staff. mid-century interior design tables, hosted, and made The music has guests of the restaurant. drinks behind a bar in -colswaying back and forth The seeds of the res- lege. with drink in hand, the taurant that still stand - to The restaurant contin- cornbread and Honey But- day were planted on Newues to harvest the feeling ofter comes out in a personal Years Eve of 2011, withbeing in an oasis, situatedsized cast iron mold, elec- Brad Johnson and Govind on the far end of the -renotrifying one’s taste buds. Armstrong. In July of 2019,vated mall and adjacent Post & Beam values its the keys to the best tastingto a Debbie Allen Danceguests and looks to - up food in Baldwin Hills wereAcademy. Preparing for hold the most up-to-date given to Chef Cleveland. the summer nights, Post &safety standards issued by The goal left by John- Beam continue to design aLos Angeles County. - Lo son, was to keep the soulmenu that captures the -sea cated on 3767 Santa Rosa- Post & Beam Executive Chef John Cleveland keeps the soul of South L.A. alive in the of South L.A. alive in theson, bringing guests from lia Drive, the restaurant is atmosphere and the food ofall around Los Angeles toopen Wednesday-Saturday atmosphere and the food of this restaurant. PHOTO CREDIT: TRAVIS MCCOY PHOTOGRAPHY this restaurant, which fans come dine at the Baldwinfrom 4-9 p.m. and Sunday By Betti Halsell sine, Post & Beam curatedmade cuisine by Chef Dral- of the restaurant feel Cleve- Hills and Crenshaw Plaza. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., serving Contributing Writer a southern combination uck. As a Los Angeles- na that synchronizes with the tive, Draluck has joined the The robust flavors traditional comfort food Post & Beam family after found in their soul food of California. Some of thecooking at Hatchet Hall matches the warmth given introductory plates include: for roughly six years. He from their staff. Post &warm Corn Bread with shares the love for wood- Beam has created an ambi- Whipped Honey Butter, fired cuisine and southern ance that is authentic to thePacific Oysters, and Vegantradition, a torch carried by collective community. With Crab Cake. Their main Chef Cleveland. a spacious floor plan and dishesan include one-of-a- “We are ecstatic to have environment filled with thekind plates like the Espres- Chef Draluck join our - cu enchantment of laughter so Rubbed Hangar Steak linary team,” says Execu- and dining in a sultry - garaccompanied with Celery tive Chef John Cleveland. den patio, intimately teth- Root Puree, and Red - Pep“Our mutual admiration

Wood oven Salmon over smoked fingerling potatoes and pickled red onion with Ala- bama White BBQ Sauce. PHOTO CREDIT: TRAVIS MCCOY PHOTOGRAPHY ered to the main room andper Romesco. for wood-fired cuisine and bar, clinks of glasses and Chef John and Roni Southern traditions brought the buzz of conversation Cleveland reopened the us together, and his strong harmonizes with the jazz Post & Beam doors oncommand of comfort food notes playing in the back- Sunday, April 4, with newand casual fine dining is a ground. chef, Martin Draluck, perfect match for Post &Jerk Catfish with marinated herbs and dirty rice. PHOTO CREDIT: TRAVIS MCCOY PHOTOGRAPHY Located in the Baldwin from Hatchet Hall, creat- Beam. I am happy that we Hills Crenshaw Plaza in ing an innovative pallet ofcontinue to grow as a -foun South Los Angeles, Post taste for their manicured dation for young talented land has captured. “It was The Baldwin Hills brunch all Reservations & Beam has been creat- plates. Through the heavier chefs in our community,” important to have some- Crenshaw Plaza in South can be made through their ing phenomenal memories months of the COVID-19 said the Post & Beam- exone who has the heart andLos Angeles is now knownofficial website at postand- for their guests for overpandemic, Post & Beam ecutive chef. soul of the community,” as the location for the bestbeamla.com.The staff are eight years. Hosting private operated through delivery With the return to theJohnson told the L.A. timescomfort food with the so welcoming from the -be events, they customized in the last four months,unmistakable soulful ambi- back in 2019, “My fear wassoulful twist representing ginning; one feels a kindred the experience to fit everywith their main focus on theance comes the resurgence that there would be some- the collective community. feeling of family as the host occasion. The atmosphere wood-fired pizzas. of house favorites like thebody of means who wouldSpecializing in making -ev navigates through the patio draws in the crowd, but Now open for in-house Shrimp & Grits, Beef Shortcome in, someone not fromery one of their guests feelto the prepared table. With everyone comes back for dining, they return to theRibs, and the newest - adthe community. What a losspart of the family, Post &“Edge” by David McCallin the addicting flavor of varietythe of their curated dition of Oyster selection. that would be.” Beam is now open to serveplaying in the background, food, representing a rich menu. When one bites intoThe menu continues to be Cleveland and his wife in their outdoor patio andadding to the seduction of culture found in the Blacka Post & Beam creation,updated, matching the pro- were regulars at Post &inside their main hall at 25the night of Post & Beam, community. it reflects family-ownedduce that is seasonal andBeam before the transition percent capacity. there is no sense of wanting Known for their mod- products, local farms and the plates are created withof ownership, enchanted The rich culture of theto leave. ern twist on west coast- cuidistributors, and its freshly the guest in mind. by the love of what it stoodBlack community is repre- B-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 Lineworker Scholarship to Help Increase Diversity in Skilled Trades Edison International launches its first scholarship to increase diversity among SCE’s craft lineworkers, with an initial focus on attracting Black participants By Caroline aoyagi-Stom on a Sunday night to help diversity in its lineworker job behind a desk. One of Energized by Edison Editor repair a bad transformer. pipeline. The initial focus the most memorable jobs His older brother, Albert, of the program is on at- he recalled was respond- When Terrance Bynum was the foreman on the job. tracting Black participants. ing to a red-tailed hawk graduated from high school, Over the years, the siblings “We are proud to launch with a 6-foot wingspan he started working in print- worked together on many the new Lineworker Schol- that had its talons stuck in ing. His brother, Albert, assignments. And they arship program as part a fuse holder on the pole who is five years older, arewas proud to be part of the of our continuing com- and was trying to escape. working as a groundman at lineworker legacy at SCE. mitment to increase our While Animal Control Southern California Edison “I love keeping people’s workforce diversity,” watched, Terrance was able and making a good living. lights on and when you said Kevin Payne, SCEto free the hawk, which It was not long after- love what you are - do president and CEO. “SCE flew away immediately. wards that Terrance de- ing, it is easy,” said serves one of the most -di “I’ve had an awesome cided to follow in his Terrance. “We are the verse areas in the nation career at Edison from big brother’s footsteps. front line for Edison.” SCE troubleman Terrance Bynum encourages young and having our workforce the time I was a ground- “My older brother was my Love of his job is- somepeople to apply for the Edison International Linework- reflect the communities we man,” said Terrance. “The hero growing up,” he said. thing he regularly shares er Scholarship. PHOTO CREDIT: JULIA SANCHEZ serve is a priority for us.” people have been awe- “This scholarship is a ticularly those in the Black requisites) and another great opportunity to work community. IBEW Local program to obtain their for a company that is 47 is providing $50,000Class A license. Tuition committed to increas- per year toward the Line- and needed tools will be ing diversity among its worker Scholarship. covered by the scholar- workforce, particularly “I tell kids, especially those ship. Applications will be among its craft linework- who are not planning to accepted through May 17. ers,” said Bola Ayorinde, go to college, to consider In addition to tuition and SCE director, Northwest working as a lineman. You tools, the Edison scholar- Distribution Construc- make a good salary, and you ship will cover support tion & Maintenance. can raise your family,” said services as needed, such as Terrance emphasized the Terrance, who notes that he transportation and child- importance of safety when SCE troubleman Terrance Bynum has worked for the util- has sometimes shown his care, through an agreement working as a lineworker, paycheck to students at job with Brotherhood Crusade, ity for 25 years. PHOTO CREDIT: JULIA SANCHEZ noting that safety equip- fairs to get their attention. a charitable nonprofit. Pro- ment and detailed proce- Terrance Bynum is an SCE Today, Albert, a former with students while visit- Anyone interested can visit gram graduates also qualify dures are in place so the troubleman out of the edison.com/eixlineworker- for a job at SCE. Success- Long Beach District. PHOTO troubleman, is an SCE re- ing high schools as a board work can be done safely. CREDIT: JULIA SANCHEZ tiree after 32 years with member of IBEW Local scholarship and fill out the ful applicants who pass “We have a safety first the company. Terrance 47 to talk about a career application. Scholarship SCE’s new employee as- mindset here at Edi- some. I got to learn from is currently a trouble- as a lineworker. And he winners will attend Los sessments will be eligible son,” he said. “We take a great group of guys and man out of the util- encourages young people Angeles Trade-Technical to start as groundmen. the time to really own every day has been fun.” ity’s Long Beach District to consider applying for College’s six-month pro- Edison International is us- our safety so we can go with 25 years at SCE. Edison International’s new gram to receive a Power- ing $1 million shareholder home to our families.” For more information about Terrance still remembers his Lineworker Scholarship line Mechanic Certificatefunds for the four-year pi- Like many lineworkers, Edison’s Lineworker Schol- first day as an SCE appren - program, in partnership (additional classes may be lot to provide scholarships Terrance enjoys being out- arship, visit edison.com/ tice. He had been called out with IBEW Local 47, par- needed for required pre- of up to $25,000 to expand doors and can’t imagine a eixlineworkerscholarship FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY,APRIL 15, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-3 The Importance of Breastfeeding

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BY BRIAN W. CARTER ages 16 and older. The Los intermingling of multiple the mortality rate more than Contributing Writer Angeles County Depart- private events three times the mortality ment of Public Health For outdoor private rate for White males. As of Monday, April 12, updated safety measures for events, there is a maximum It is also being reported the L.A. County Dept. of businesses, gatherings and of 100 people is allowed, that Black/African and Public Health confirmed more. Public health also but the number can Latino/Latinx men have three deaths and 411 new released information that increase to 300 people if all lower rates of vaccination. cases of COVID-19. There men of color are more like- guests are tested or vacci- Out of Black men in Los were 470 people with ly to die from contracting nated. Tables are also limit- Angeles, only 19% COVID-19 hospitalized COVID-19. ed to six people from a received at least one dose with 18% testing positive. "I send my prayers to maximum of three house- with 17% of Latino men

Public Health identified those who are experiencing AP PHOTO holds unless everyone at receiving one dose. Over- 1,226,191 positive cases of grief,” said Barbara Ferrer, Public health released information that men of color are the table is vaccinated. all, men in general have COVID-19 across all areas PhD, MPH, MEd, director more likely to die from contracting COVID-19. Indoor private events are low vaccination rates in of L.A. County and a total of Public Health. “We are only allowed if all guests Los Angeles with 30% of 23,479 deaths. Cases sending our love during this cer order that went into For venues that hold up are tested or vaccinated being vaccinated compare across the Southland: Los tragedy. effect on April 15. These to 1,500 people, there is a with a limit of 150 guests. to women with 44% having Angeles County shows "Thankfully, California changes include: maximum capacity limit of Indoor private gather- been vaccinated. 1,162,543 cases, Long and Los Angeles County *Indoor live events and 15% or 200 people, ings are permitted, but “We cannot let up,” Beach with 52,479 cases have yet to see the increas- performances are able to whichever is fewer. The strongly discouraged. If said Ferrer. “Please contin- and Pasadena with 11,169. es so many other states and open for in-state visitors capacity limit can increase you choose to hold an ue wearing your masks and According to race and communities across the only, who must pre-pur- to 35% if all guests are test- indoor private gathering, physically distancing from ethnicity, COVID-19 statis- country are seeing. I am so chase tickets ed or vaccinated. For ven- the following are required others when in public. And tics show: American Indi- grateful for our residents *Eating or drinking is ues holding more than safety modifications: please review the informa- an/Alaska Native with and businesses that are not permitted anywhere 1,500 people, there is a *A max of 25 people or tion about the safety and capacity limit of 10% or a 25% capacity limit where effectiveness of the three 2,000 people, whichever is capacity limits exist vaccines currently avail- fewer, although the capaci- *Masks must be worn able to protect from ty limit can increase to 25% at all times, unless every- COVID-19 so that when it if all guests are tested or one is fully vaccinated is your turn to get vaccinat- vaccinated. *There can be no eating ed you feel comfortable Private meetings such or drinking unless every- taking this important step." as conferences, receptions one attending is fully vac- Non-compliance and and meetings will be per- cinated or everyone attend- dangerous conditions at mitted starting on Thurs- ing is fully vaccinated businesses and worksites day, April 15 with the fol- except for members of one can be reported to Public lowing safety measures: household that does not Health by phone at 888- GETTY IMAGES *There must be a have any high-risk individ- 700-9995 or online at Los Angeles County moves closer to a post-pandemic reality with vaccines being avail- able to residents 16 and older. defined guest list or tickets uals www.publichealth.lacoun- must be purchased Public Health shared ty.gov. These tips can be 1,970; Asian with 54,488; doing everything they can except pre-designated eat- *Masks must be worn at that men of color in Los submitted anonymously. Black with 43,885; Hispan- to stop the spread of this ing areas all times unless attendees Angeles have higher rates For more information ic/Latino with 597,618; deadly virus that has *Masks must be worn at are eating or drinking of mortality with and statistics on COVID- Native Hawaiian/Pacific claimed the lives of so all times except when in *There must be 6-feet Black/African and Lati- 19 in Los Angeles County, Islander with 4,168; White many of our friends and designated eating areas of distance between tables no/Latinx men at most risk. please visit http://pub- with 124,508; those of family. Like so many of *There must be six-feet and chairs for guests not The mortality rate for Black lichealth.lacounty.gov/ other race and ethnicity you, I feel hope for the first of distance between differ- vaccinated male residents is 267 deaths For more detailed infor- with 103,354 and 232,552 time in a long time, which ent households unless peo- *There must be per 100,000 people and for mation on COVID-19 vac- under investigation. makes it even more critical ple are fully vaccinated assigned seating or a seat- Latino males, the mortality cination plans in L.A. Los Angeles County that we all follow the safety *As with outdoor live ing chart with a max of 6 rate is 490 deaths per County and to sign up for a moves closer to a post-pan- measures.” events, employers must people per table for guests 100,000 people. In compar- vaccination newsletter, demic reality with vaccines Public Health made offer a weekly worker test- not vaccinated isons to Asian males, this is visit: www.VaccinateLA- being available to residents changes to the health offi- ing program *And there can be no nearly two and a half times County.com C-1 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 •DR. MAULANA KARENGA•

Here, then, Robeson re- men, but to recognize and our rights and rightful de- If there is one hard and in life and “In my music, affirms the moral impera- respect the indispensable, mands. On the contrary, we costly lesson learned from my plays, my films, I want tive of freedom and of the increasing and expanding must continue and intensify history and the current and to carry always this central righteous and relentless role of women in leader- our struggle and never ac- continuous police killing idea: to be African.” struggle to achieve and se- ship, life and struggle. cept or allow anything that of our people and the de- He had reached back in cure it. He calls for an aware In preparing us for the would deny our dignity or praved disregard for our the spirit and practice of and organized people and a long, difficult, dangerous reduce or relinquish our lives and our right to life, sankofa, studying the an- leadership with “a single- and demanding road to rights. freedom and security that cient, rich and varied cul- minded dedication to their freedom, Robeson reminds There is in Robeson’s this represents, it is that tures of African peoples. people’s welfare,” a leader- and assures us that “Free- thoughtful instructions and there is a fatal penalty to And he made two founda- ship that is independent and dom is a hard-bought thing advice a continuing sense of pay for our daring to be our tional and life-changing resistant to seduction and and millions are in chains, faith in our people and hope Black selves and free our discoveries. First, he came subordination by the op- but they strain toward the for the future and the ulti- Black selves in America. to realize he, himself, was pressor or their allies. They new day dawning near.” mate and impending victory But we rightfully continue an African, “a discovery DR. MAULANA KARENGA must be, he says, “prepared Thus, he calls for us to of our struggle, if we dare to resist our brutal erasure which . . . influenced (his) to face the trials of battle.” take that irreversible stand to struggle and dare to win. and savage oppression. For life ever since.” Second, as constantly confront, he con- And they “must rely on and for freedom, justice and Thus, he says, “to be free there is no moral or mean- he studies African cultures cludes that “It is time for be responsive to no other other goods in the world. – to walk the good Ameri- ingful alternative to this po- and languages, he realized this spirit to be evoked and control than the will of the For in the struggle for lib- can earth as equal citizens, sition and the righteous and that “along with the tower- exemplified in all that we people.” eration and against oppres- to live without fear, to en- relentless struggle we wage ing achievements of the cul- do, for it is a force mightier Calling for a real lead- sion, “everyone must de- joy the fruits of our toil, to to achieve these twin and tures of ancient Greece and than all our enemies and ership that is “not only in cide where they stand and give our children every op- intertwined goals. China, there stood the cul- will triumph over all their terms of title and position act accordingly.” In such portunity in life . . . , that It is a fundamental ture of Africa, unseen and evil ways.” but in reality,” he stresses an essential and life-and- dream which we’ve held so concept and contention denied by the imperialist Like Anna Julia Cooper again the principle of self- death determining struggle, long in our hearts is today of Kawaida philosophy, a looters of Africa’s material and Mary McLeod Bet- determination, kujichagu- “there is no standing above the destiny we hold in our philosophy of life, work wealth.” And he spent the hune, who preceded him, lia, as a moral imperative. the conflict. There are no hands.” And as we say so and struggle, that to free whole of his professional and Martin King, and Mal- In this special moment of impartial observers.” For often in Kawaida, we must ourselves we must be our- life, sharing its deep and colm X who followed him, Black women rising, he indeed, “The battlefront audaciously and radically selves, but that we can’t enduring beauty, its rich Robeson loved and valued stresses the need to recog- is everywhere; there is no imagine that destiny, that fully be ourselves until we variedness, and its elevating African Americans greatly nize and respect the lead- sheltered rear.” And Robe- unfolding future, and forge fully free ourselves. Thus, insights into being African and saw them as a moral ership, history and capac- son knows as Frantz Fanon it in the most ethical, effec- there is always the chal- and human in the world. and social vanguard in this ity of Black women to lead would later tell us, “an au- tive and expansive ways. lenge to constantly expand Speaking of the special country and the world. He the way, as well as men. thentic national liberation the liberation struggle so uniqueness of Black people stated that our struggle for And he asks us as a people, exists only to the precise Dr. Maulana Karenga, that we can ultimately en- and their sacred soulful- freedom and justice “repre- but especially, I imagine, degree to which the individ- Professor and Chair of joy an authentic freedom ness, Robeson raises up and sents the decisive front in Black men, a centering and ual has irreversibly begun Africana Studies, Califor- and come into the fullness praises the spiritual power the struggle for democracy sustaining question: “who his own liberation.” nia State University-Long of ourselves. In this month of Black people. He states in our country” as well as should know better than the Robeson tells us that in Beach; Executive Direc- of remembering, raising up the “power of the spirit is for “the cause of peace and children of Harriet Tubman, our struggle to be ourselves tor, African American Cul- and reflecting on the life the pride and glory of my liberation in the world.” Sojourner Truth and Mary and free ourselves, we are tural Center (Us); Creator and legacy of Paul Robeson people and there is no hu- And we must summon the Church Terrell that women- well within our rights, our of Kwanzaa; and author (April 9, 1898-January 23, man quality in all of Amer- invincible spirit within us folk have led the way?” We human rights. He says, “We of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- 1976), his two moral imper- ica that can surpass it.” and embrace the role his- are indeed the children of ask for nothing that is not tion of Family, Community atives and constant striving Moreover, he tells us “it is tory and heaven demand of our foremothers and moth- ours by right, and herein and Culture and Essays and struggle to be African a force for good and there is us. It is the self-same role ers who lifted up the light lies the great moral power on Struggle: Position and and to be free, easily and no hatefulness about it.” On Mary McLeod Bethune that lasts and lighted the of our demand.” And thus Analysis, www.AfricanA- insistently comes to mind. the contrary, he continues, raised up and reaffirmed for way forward and upward he teaches that we must not mericanCulturalCenter- A consummate artist, an “It exalts the finest things us in her classic teaching in our liberation struggle. let our oppressors, allies or LA.org; www.OfficialK- activist intellectual and a in life – justice and equality, that “Our task is to remake Thus, the key here is not leaders cool and calm us wanzaaWebsite.org; www. dedicated freedom fighter, human dignity and fulfil- the world. It is nothing less to erase or reduce the rel- down, negotiate away our MaulanaKarenga.org. Robeson placed great and ment.” than this.” evance and role of Black urgent needs and interests, continuing emphasis on his It is, he says, “deeply constant concern with being rooted” in the everyday •REGGIE JONES-SAWYER• African. That is to say, be- earthiness of our lives, and ing himself, rightfully rep- yet it also “reaches up to the resenting his people, their highest skies and mankind’s artistic and intellectual cul- noblest aspirations.” As ture, their history and hu- ever and always, speaking manity and their liberation in a time of great striving struggle. Thus, he says that and struggle, as we now and

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It was nearly a year ago ment reforms within law discussed and formulated in May of 2020 when I enforcement only to be met immediately. wrote an opinion editorial with resistance by unions ABOUT DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. on the murder of George who continue to espouse Reggie Jones-Sawyer Executive Publisher / CEO Floyd. Here I am a year the good old days of lock represents the communities later writing about another them up and throw away of the 59th Assembly Dis- JENNIFER J. THOMAS death of an unarmed Black the keys – a mentality of trict including South Los Publisher man killed during a traffic maintaining the status quo Angeles, Walnut Park, Flor- KENNETH R. THOMAS stop in Minnesota while in at the expense of Black and ence-Firestone and Hun- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) Virginia, an Afro-Latino Brown communities. tington Park in the State RUTH WASHINGTON U.S. serviceman was mis- Reforms, along with Legislature, and serves as Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) treated and berated by of- funding for community pro- the Chair of the Assembly’s COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. ficers for a different vehicle grams that lift people out Public Safety Committee. Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) infraction. REGGIE JONES-SAWYER from poverty and provide a PAMELA A. BAKEWELL The killing of Daunte proper education and path- Please Support the fol- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer Wright in Minnesota by a is just not working. From way to greater economic fu- lowing bills: DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. 26-year police veteran, and recruitment to training to tures, must be our priorities AB 89 Executive Editor / Chief of Staff former president of the lo- the overly aggressive and as a society. PEACE ACT (Peace of- BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL cal police union, who has gang-like cultures forming The unjustified and ficer Education and Age Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of stated she mistook her heav- in departments across our continuous killing of un- Conditions for Employment Directors (2004-2014) ily weighted firearm for her nation, we need to act now armed people of color at the [(PEACE] Act) BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor lite-weight taser, is proof to ensure that public safety trigger-hands of a arrogant, AB 750 Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising that training is not enough. is a priority, and that police undisciplined, and aggres- False Reporting by Peace ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer The lack of judgement on engagement is based upon sive members of the law en- Officers Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution the part of the officer cost de-escalation, not brutal forcement community must AB 1347 Bail Re- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor Mr. Wright, age 20, his life. force. end and a new vision of po- form Production Designer / Staff Writer Lt. Nazario’s brutal I have acted to imple- licing in America must be BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer verbal and physical attack Copy Editor by Virginia officers was ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer unprovoked, well beyond Copy Editor abusive, and displayed a E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer staggering amount of ag- Copy Editor gression by officers who CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising could have communicated ALLEN MORET, Classified with Lt. Nazario in the same calm and respect- ful manner the active-duty nAtionAL Advertising representAtive: lieutenant displayed and Amalgamated Publishers provided the officers. Lt. 45 W. 45th St. , New York, NY 10036 (212) 869-5220 - and - Nazario was never arrested, 2400 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il 60616 never detained, nor cited. A (312) 842-0200 false police report, howev- Member: Audit Bureau of Circulation, City News Service, Associated Press, California Newspaper Publishers Association, National Newspaper er, was submitted wrongly Publishers Association, National Newspapers Association. presenting Lt. Nazario as a HOW TO REACH US high-risk stop and a threat. Main Number (323) 299-3800 The tragic and unforget- (ISSN 089-4340) is published weekly on Thursday for $60.00 per year, table death of George Floyd $40.00 for six months. Foreign countries $120.00 per year, $60.00 for six months by Los Angeles Sentinel, Inc. 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, a year ago has not altered CA 90008. Periodicals Postage Paid at Los Angeles, CA. Postmaster: the way law enforcement Send address changes to Los Angeles Sentinel, 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008. The Los Angeles Sentinel is not responsible for treats, responds to, and any unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or related materials. views individuals of color. Copyright © 1998 Los Angeles Sentinel Policing, in its current Entered as Second Class Matter March 2, 1947 at the Post Office of Los Angeles, California Under the Act of MARCH 24, 1879 Established 1933. form in our country, is in se- rious need of reformation; it THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 OPINION LASENTINEL.NET C-2 • JASMYNE A. CANNICK•

Malcolm X said, “The not allowed to get educated ple, their families, and the I received dozens of cists to pull our strings to most disrespected person in and move up in the world. community. death threats. Since this create chaos and conflict America is the Black wom- You don’t require Black Am I defending Pa- was pre-doxing, the threats among us? an,” he said. “The most un- attorneys who win multi- trisse? Yes, I unequivocally were made via email and The attacks against Pa- protected person in America million dollar settlements am because I know what it’s my cellphone. It was a trisse are just the latest in the is the Black woman. The and verdicts when we’re like to be scared for your scary time. ongoing violence against most neglected person in killed by the police to take life because some White I made it through be- Black women including America is the Black wom- a vow of poverty. Nor do racists have given out your cause Minister Tony Mu- trans women and disabled an.” you require Black male pas- home address. hammad made sure that I women orchestrated by the It was true then and it’s tors to refrain from wearing Back in 2005, Stanley was protected. He and the same people who don’t re- true now. thousand dollar shoes, buy- “Tookie” Williams, a co- brothers from The Nation ally care how many homes The ongoing violence ing that Rolls-Royce or liv- founder of the Crips gang, of Islam did what we’re Patrisse has but rather the JASMYNE A. CANNICK against Black women has ing in a mansion on the hill. was scheduled to die by le- supposed to do when out- discord it’s caused among hit an all-time high with the That part. deliver–and she did. thal injection at San Quen- siders try to hurt our Black Black people. That’s their publishing of Black Lives Let me tell you some- She worked to get the tin prison and I dared speak women, protect us. real goal. By feeding into Matter co-founder Patrisse thing, if I sign a multi-mil- first countywide criminal up against it. Conservative We’ve seen this before. it, sharing it, retweeting it, Cullors home address in an lion dollar deal with a studio justice reform ballot mea- talk radio show “The John COINTELPRO was a se- posting it, emailing it–you effort to call attention to her to create content, I am buy- sure passed in Los Angeles and Ken Show” on KFI-AM ries of clandestine activities are helping to perpetuate purchase of several homes. ing a house too and I can’t County. She helped lead (640 AM) held a “Tookie by the FBI aimed at surveil- the attack against Black Patrisse is more than just guarantee that house is go- the fight to stop a $3.5 bil- Must Die/Kill Tookie” hour ling, infiltrating, discredit- women created by White one of the co-founders of ing to be in the hood. lion jail expansion. She every day leading up to his ing, and disrupting Black supremacists and reducing Black Lives Matter. In all of the chatter created a grassroots orga- execution. The hosts, John political organizations. the support and influence Long before BLM came about what Patrisse is do- In Los Angeles, their ef- of a movement that is larger into existence she was an ing, what’s not being talked forts resulted in the deaths than any one organization artist, an organizer, and a about is the fact that she ac- of two people at UCLA in or person. student. tually works. That she has 1969 and ultimately the If Patrisse and her fami- I watched as she would jobs. Jobs that pay her and demise of two Black po- ly aren’t safe, none of us are leave meetings to go to just like you or me would litical organizations which safe–and tomorrow it could class or come into meetings do, she’s investing her mon- paved the way for today’s be you or me. straight from class–infant ey and taking care of her street gangs. Mission ac- in tow and all. Like most family. complished. Jasmyne A. Cannick is Black women, including I fully expect White Patrisse didn’t get rich a journalist, political strat- myself, Patrisse juggled supremacists to go after off of Black Lives Matter. egist, and advocate. She more than one job all while women like Patrisse. That’s She earned her wealth by helped lead the Measure R being a momma, chasing what they do. What I don’t putting in the work and do- campaign in L.A. County her dream, and leading a expect is for Black women ing the things that would with Patrisse Cullors to re- global movement. and Black people to follow ensure she could earn the form L.A. jails. Measure R Patrisse graduated. She their lead. Since when do kind of money to be able was the first-ever county- earned that degree and to- we take our cue from White to afford as many homes as wide criminal justice re- day she’s a professor among supremacists? she wanted. form ballot measure and many other things. There have always been Jasmyne Cannick and Patrisse Cullors turning in signa- Now, normally that the first ballot measure led

Nowhere is it written two sets of rules. The rules tures for the Reform L.A. Jails ballot measure. COURTESY PHOTO would be something that we by Black women in Los An- that if you care about and for Black women and the celebrate–again–two sets of geles. It was passed by the fight for Black lives that rules for everyone else. nization that continues to Kobylt and Ken Chiampou rules. voters overwhelmingly in you have to live in squalor Like most Black wom- fight for the dignity and gave out my contact infor- Are we going to standby 2020. and poverty. That you are en, Patrisse was expected to power of incarcerated peo- mation over the air. and allow White suprema- • CHARLENE CROWELL •

70 million consumers contacted by at least one debt collector

After more than a year consumer law governs debt Network (AFN), an alliance without medical debt can “Systemic racism has of COVID-19, the nation’s collection practices, legally of philanthropists pledged save or invest. Racial in- fostered a debt collection collective ability to cope prohibiting debt collec- to equitable wealth-build- equities in income, wealth, landscape in which people with dual public health and tion companies from using ing and economic mobil- and insurance coverage of color are more likely to economic crises has dimin- abusive, unfair or deceptive ity, also recently published play a role in the preva- be contacted by collectors ished many consumers’ practices to collect past due a policy brief that found lence and burden of medi- and more likely to be im- ability to remain financially bills for mortgage, credit one-third of households cal debt…Black non-elder- pacted by lawsuits result- stable. While this Febru- cards, medical debt, person- with medical debt also have ly adults are 1.5 times more ing in wage garnishment ary’s national employment al or other household debts. student loan debt and 43% likely, and Latinx and Na- and bank levies,” states report by the Bureau of It does not include protec- of families with legal debts tive American non-elderly CRL. “State laws differ in Labor Statistics showed a tions for business debts. also have medical debt. adults are 2.5 times more terms of how much money net gain of 379,000 jobs Released in early Entitled, Medical Debt likely, to be uninsured than is “protected,” or is unable and white unemployment March, the 2020 report, and its Impact on Health non-elderly White adults. to be seized by a debt col- dropped to 5.6%, there was jointly prepared by the and Wealth: What Philan- With less access to insur- lector, to leave money for a no corresponding improve- Federal Trade Commission CHARLENE CROWELL thropy Can Do to Help, ance, people of color are family’s basic needs. Fed- ment for Black and Latino (FTC) and the Consumer the brief closely examines more likely to face higher eral protection is urgently workers. Instead, unem- Financial Protection Bureau medical debt and who is medical costs and chal- needed.” ployment was respectively (CFPB) reveals stark find- among the most disrup- most impacted by it. AFN lenges paying their medical The current federal higher at 9.9% and 8.5%. ings of consumers’ financial tive long-term events we also identified three specif- bills.” poverty level of $17,240 Workers without jobs stress. In the first quarter of will see in our lifetimes,” ic drivers of medical debt: “In many southern for a single adult with one typically receive unem- last year, consumer debt said CFPB Acting Director unpredictable medical states, people of color dis- dependent child has not ployment benefits that grew to $14.3 trillion. By Dave Uejio. “Not surpris- emergencies, insufficient proportionately lack health changed since 1969. Nor vary across the country in the 3rd and 4th quarters of ingly, the shockwaves it does this official poverty the amount and duration. 2020, non-housing debt re- sent across the planet were level take into account re- Although the U.S. Depart- spectively reached increas- felt deeply in the consumer gional differences in the ment of Labor finds the es of $15 billion and $37 financial marketplace… In cost of living, or the cost of 2021 national average for billion. 2020, the Bureau received childcare that represents a state unemployment ben- Credit and consumer more than 540,000 con- major budgetary cost for all efits to be $346.46, fifteen reporting complaints ac- sumer complaints. For sev- working parents. states have weekly benefits counted for more than 58% en of the nine months since To remedy debt collec- less than $300 and include of complaints received, fol- March 2020, the Bureau tion seizures of all available locales with substantial lowed by debt collection managed record complaint financial resources, CRL workers of color, includ- (15%), credit card (7%), volume.” advocates that families be ing: Arizona ($238.23); checking or savings (6%), Acting FTC Chair- health coverage, and high insurance coverage in large shielded from debt collec- Florida ($233.59); Loui- and mortgage (5%). woman Rebecca Kelly out-of-pocket expenses. part because their state did tors by allowing consum- siana ($192.98); Missis- Beginning in April Slaughter also character- According to AFN, not implement Medicaid ers to retain $12,000 in a sippi ($190.27); Missouri 2020, consumers began to ized her agency’s efforts more than one in five adults expansion,” the brief con- bank account over a three- ($253.87); North Carolina submit more than 3,000 over the past year. “The experiencing an unantici- tinues. “Individuals in the month period to cover food, ($222.14); and Tennessee complaints mentioning FTC acted quickly to take pated medical expense in a South are also more likely housing, transportation and ($222.89). coronavirus-related key- down a number of illegal year. When medical emer- to work in agricultural medical care. Further, as most workers words nearly every month. COVID-related scams, gencies arise, household jobs or other low-wage “The COVID-19 crisis receive their health insur- Consumers submitted ap- sued to block or unwind an spending averages $3,000 jobs that do not provide has resulted in high levels ance through their employ- proximately 32,100 com- unprecedented number of per person per year, with employer-sponsored health of unemployment around ers, unemployed workers plaints mentioning corona- mergers, and took a num- more than one-third of that insurance…Of the 13 states the nation and recovery will often lose that insurance as virus or related keywords ber of other strong enforce- expense attributable to out- where more than one in five take months, if not years, well as their incomes. It’s in 2020. In all of 2020, 70 ment actions across its mis- of-pocket medical costs for adults has medical debt in states CRL. “The federal one thing to become ill, but million consumers – one in sions,” said Slaughter. the insured. For the unin- collections, seven states government must protect it’s a compounded difficulty three with a credit file – was Last year, the FTC filed sured, medical debts amass have not implemented $12,000 in a bank account, when you’re sick and out of contacted by at least one or resolved seven debt col- even more quickly, and Medicaid expansion, and and approximately $1,000 a job at the same time. creditor or collector trying lection cases against 39 de- often in states that did not in 11 states, people of color in wages per week, to help As Black America faces to collect one or more debts. fendants and obtained $26 expand Medicaid coverage represent more than a quar- families establish and build yet again another unequal The 2020 tally for all million in judgments. Simi- for low-wage workers. ter of the population.” financial security.” economic recovery, a recent CFPB complaints – across larly, two CFPB judgments In part the brief states, Earlier this year, the annual [cfpb_fdcpa_annual- all credit areas - was ap- ordered nearly $15.2 mil- “Medical debt dispropor- Center for Responsible Charlene Crowell is a report-congress_03-2021. proximately 542,300, a lion in consumer redress tionately impacts commu- Lending (CRL) also took a senior fellow with the Cen- pdf]report to Congress on nearly 54% increase over and $80,000 in civil money nities of color, perpetuating public stance on debt col- ter for Responsible Lend- the Fair Debt Collection the approximately 352,400 penalties. and exacerbating the racial lection – in particular wage ing. She can be reached at Practices Act (FDCPA) sub- complaints handled in 2019. In addition to CFPB and wealth gap by draining cash garnishment and bank levy Charlene.crowell@respon- stantiates this claim. 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de Ayuda de las Cortes de persons interested in this KENYATI JAY HUBBARD, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section California (www.sucorte. matter appear before this 2710 E. SOUTH STREET #1, CNS-3459075# Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires CITY OF LOS ca.gov), en la biblioteca de court at the hearing indicated LONG BEACH, CA 90805; LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 40 days after any change leyes de su condado o en below to show cause, if any, State of Incorporation: CA does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the ANGELES la corte que le quede más why the petition for change of This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section cerca. Si no puede pagar name should not be granted. an Individual NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change la cuota de presentación, Any person objecting to the The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2021074307 in violation of the rights of in the residence address of pida al secretario de la corte name changes described business on 03/2021. The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new $50,000 REWARD NOTICE que le dé un formulario de above must file a written I declare that all information (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name The City of Los Angeles exención de pago de cuotas. objection that includes the in this statement is true and IZZI CORPORATION, 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed offers a reward payable at the Si no presenta su respuesta reasons for the objection at correct. (A registrant who 444 WEST OCEAN BLVD Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective discretion of the City Council a tiempo, puede perder el least two court days before declares as true any material STE# 800, LONG BEACH, Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious to one or more persons in caso por incumplimiento y the matter is scheduled to matter pursuant to Section CA 90802 County of LOS 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 Business Name Statement the sum or sums up to an la corte le podrá quitar su be heard and must appear 17913 of the Business and ANGELES CNS-3456553# must be accompanied by the aggregate maximum total sum sueldo, dinero y bienes sin at the hearing to show cause Professions code that the Articles of Incorporation or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. of $50,000 for information más advertencia. why the petition should not be registrant knows to be false Organization Number: XXX The filing of this statement leading to the identification Hay otros requisitos legales. granted. If no written objection is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize and apprehension of the Es recomendable que llame a is timely filed, the court may punishable by a fine not to ROI MANAGEMENT NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a person or persons responsible un abogado inmediatamente. grant the petition without a exceed one thousand dollars CORPORATION, 444 WEST File No. 2021066922 Fictitious Business Name for the SHOOTING DEATH Si no conoce a un abogado, hearing. ($1,000)). OCEAN BLVD STE# 800, The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of OF Jeremy Nathaniel puede llamar a un servicio de Notice of Hearing: S/ KENYATI JAY HUBBARD, LONG BEACH, CA 90802; (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, Jackson, in the City of Los remisión a abogados. Si no Date: 06/02/2021, Time: Owner XXX LITTLE STEWART’S or common law (See Section Angeles. On October 6, 2020, puede pagar a un abogado, 10:30 , Dept.: C, Room: 312 This statement was filed This business is conducted by DAYCARE, 3443 W 41ST 14411 et seq., Business and at approximately 8:05 p.m., es posible que cumpla con The address of the court with the County Clerk of a Corporation STREET, LOS ANGELES, Professions Code). 16-year-old Jeremy Nathaniel los requisitos para obtener is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) started doing CA 90008 County of LOS Filing with Changes Jackson was driving his servicios legales gratuitos Norwalk, CA 90650 04/08/2021. business on 06/2020. ANGELES 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 vehicle with three friends as de un programa de servicios A copy of this Order to Show NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information Registered owner(s): CNS-3454877# passengers northbound on legales sin fines de lucro. Cause shall be published at Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and MONIQUE C STEWART, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Western Avenue towards 98th Puede encontrar estos least once each week for four 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who 3443 W 41ST ST, LOS Street in the Gramercy Park grupos sin fines de lucro successive weeks prior to Statement generally expires declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS neighborhood of Los Angeles, en el sitio web de California the date set for hearing on at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT when unknown individuals Legal Services, (www. the petition in the following the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and an Individual File No. 2021052602 opened fire on his vehicle. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en newspaper of general in the office of the County Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Mr. Jackson was struck in el Centro de Ayuda de las circulation, printed in this Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false business on 12/1999. (are) doing business as: the neck by gunfire, and Cortes de California, (www. county: Los Angeles Sentinel in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information CUT THE BUDS, 1342 succumbed to his injuries at sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose Date: April 02, 2021 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and W. 41ST PLACE, LOS the scene. Detectives are en contacto con la corte o el Margaret M. Bernal 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who ANGELES, CA 90037 County continuing to investigate this colegio de abogados locales. Judge of the Superior Court in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). declares as true any material of LOS ANGELES crime but have been unable AVISO: Por ley, la corte 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 statement pursuant to Section ROI MANAGEMENT matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): to identify the suspects or a tiene derecho a reclamar las CNS-3458947# 17913 other than a change CORPORATION 17913 of the Business and GREGORY R. MATTA JR., motive. Detectives believe cuotas y los costos exentos LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of S/ MARIA I ISIDORO, CFO Professions code that the 1342 W. 41ST PLACE, LOS a reward may compel por imponer un gravamen a registered owner. A new This statement was filed registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90037 members of the public to sobre cualquier recuperación Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by provide information on the de $10,000 ó más de valor Statement must be filed Los Angeles County on punishable by a fine not to an Individual identities of the persons recibida mediante un acuerdo FICTITIOUS before the expiration. Effective 03/26/2021. exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing responsible for this crime.. o una concesión de arbitraje January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). business on 03/2021. Detectives are continuing to en un caso de derecho civil. BUSINESS Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section S/ MONIQUE C STEWART, I declare that all information investigate this crime, but Tiene que pagar el gravamen must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name Owner in this statement is true and have not been able to identify de la corte antes de que la NAMES Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who any suspect or suspects. corte pueda desechar el caso. The filing of this statement at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of declares as true any material Detectives believe a reward The name and address of the does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section may compel members of the court is (El nombre y dirección the use in this state of a in the office of the County 03/17/2021. 17913 of the Business and public to provide information de la corte es): Stanley Mosk, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the on the person or persons 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false responsible for this crime. The CA 90012 File No. 2021083967 another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor person or persons responsible The name, address, and The following person(s) is or common law (See Section 40 days after any change Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to for this crime represent an telephone number of plaintiff’s (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars ongoing threat to the safety attorney, or plaintiff without CONSTRUCTION Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). of the people of Los Angeles; an attorney, is (El nombre, BUSINESS CONSULTING, Original 17913 other than a change in the office of the County S/ GREGORY R. MATTA JR., therefore, it is appropriate for la dirección y el número 14200 VENTURA BLVD., 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided OWNER the City of Los Angeles to de teléfono del abogado SUITE 108, SHERMAN CNS-3460925# a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed offer a reward for information del demandante, o del OAKS, CA 91423 County of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of leading to the identification, demandante que no tiene LOS ANGELES Statement must be filed 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on apprehension and conviction abogado, es): Afshin Siman, Mailing Address: PO BOX FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the 03/02/2021. of the person or persons 6210 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 211, 91536, PASADENA, CA NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with responsible for this crime. Los Angeles, CA 90048 424- 91109 File No. 2021073298 Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section Unless withdrawn or paid 229-9778 Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name by City Council action, this DATE (Fecha): 02/24/2021 JORDAN VANNINI, 773 (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires offer of reward shall terminate Sherri R. Carter Executive BELVIDERE STREET, UBT AGENCY, 1925 The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from on, and have no effect after, Officer/ Clerk of Court, Clerk PASADENA, CA 91104 CENTURY PARK E #1700, does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed OCTOBER 9, 2021. The (Secretario), by J. Tang, This business is conducted by Los Angeles, CA 90067 the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County provisions of payment and all Deputy (Adjunto) an Individual County of LOS ANGELES Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided other considerations shall be (SEAL) The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section governed by Chapter 12 of 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 business on 05/2018. UTTER BLUE another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Division 19 of the LAAC Code, CNS-3460937# I declare that all information TECHNOLOGIES LLC, 1925 or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change as amended by Ordinance LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in this statement is true and CENTURY PARK E #1700, 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Nos. 158157 and 166666. correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES, CA 90067; Professions Code). does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section This offer shall be given upon ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE declares as true any material State of Incorporation: CA Original Filing the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change the condition that all claimants FOR CHANGE OF NAME matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Case No. 21PSCP00132 17913 of the Business and a limited liability company CNS-3458913# in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new provide continued cooperation LOS ANGELES SENTINEL within the criminal justice Superior Court of California, Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name system relative to this case County of Los Angeles registrant knows to be false business on 01/2021. or common law (See Section Statement must be filed Petition of: Monique Malet is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective and is not available to public NAME STATEMENT officers or employees of the Yim for Change of Name punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious City, their families, persons in TO ALL INTERESTED exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who File No. 2021057926 Original Filing Business Name Statement law enforcement or persons PERSONS: ($1,000)). declares as true any material The following person(s) is 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 must be accompanied by the Petitioner Monique Malet Yim matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: CNS-3456545# Affidavit of Identity form. whose misconduct prompted S/ JORDAN VANNINI, Owner LOS ANGELES SENTINEL this reward. If you have any filed a petition with this court This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and CURTIS & COMPANY The filing of this statement information regarding this for a decree changing names with the County Clerk of Professions code that the APPAREL, 305 EAST 9TH does not of itself authorize as follows: registrant knows to be false STREET 328, Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a case, please call the Los Los Angeles County on NAME STATEMENT Angeles Police Department at Monique Malet Yim to 04/08/2021. is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90015 County of LOS Fictitious Business Name Monique Malet NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to ANGELES File No. 2021052989 in violation of the rights of 1-877-LAPD-24-7, 24 hours. The following person(s) is C. F. No. 21-0010-s4 The Court orders that all Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, 4/15/21 persons interested in this 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). ANGELICA CURTIS, 3626 W (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section CNS-3458996# matter appear before this Statement generally expires UTTER BLUE ADAMS 1, LOS ANGELES, CAROLYN CARES IN HOME 14411 et seq., Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL court at the hearing indicated at the end of five years from TECHNOLOGIES LLC CA 90018 CAREGIVING SERVICES, Professions Code). below to show cause, if any, the date on which it was filed S/ FOLAMI This business is conducted by 815 N. LABREA AVE., Original Filing why the petition for change of in the office of the County AKINTOLAHARRISON, CEO an Individual INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 name should not be granted. This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing County of LOS ANGELES CNS-3454361# Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CIVIL Any person objecting to the in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of business on 04/2014. Registered owner(s): name changes described 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on I declare that all information CAROLYN MCGOWAN, above must file a written 03/25/2021. in this statement is true and 2128 MOZART ST., LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change NAME STATEMENT objection that includes the in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who ANGELES, CA 90031 reasons for the objection at statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material This business is conducted by File No. 2021056273 SUMMONS matter pursuant to Section an Individual The following person(s) is (CITACION JUDICIAL) least two court days before 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name the matter is scheduled to in the residence address of Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: CASE NUMBER (Número del Professions code that the business on 02/2021. BLACK PREP, 3894 Caso): be heard and must appear a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from at the hearing to show cause Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false I declare that all information CRENSHAW BLVD. UNIT 20STCV31461 is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and 56543, Los Angeles, CA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT why the petition should not be Statement must be filed in the office of the County granted. If no written objection before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who 90056 County of LOS (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material ANGELES THE RESERVE LOUNGE, is timely filed, the court may January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section grant the petition without a Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): LLC, a California limited S/ ANGELICA CURTIS, 17913 of the Business and KIMBERLEY BAKER liability company, ERIC hearing. must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Notice of Hearing: Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Owner Professions code that the GUILLEMET, 3894 CLOUTIER, an individual, This statement was filed registrant knows to be false CRENSHAW BLVD. UNIT DEVON SPIERLING, an Date: 05-21-2021, Time: 8:30, The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Dept.: O does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of is guilty of a misdemeanor 56543, LOS ANGELES, CA individual, and DOES 1 Los Angeles County on punishable by a fine not to 90056 through 10, inclusive The address of the court the use in this state of a in the residence address of is 400 Civic Center Plaza, Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new 03/09/2021. exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by YOU ARE BEING SUED NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). an Individual BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ Pomona, CA 91766 in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name A copy of this Order to Show another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section S/ CAROLYN MCGOWAN, The registrant(s) started doing DEMANDANDO EL 17920, a Fictitious Name Owner business on N/A. DEMANDANTE): KATY Cause shall be published or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective at least once each week 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires This statement was filed I declare that all information SILVESTER, an individual, at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and dba UNDER RAIDAR for four successive weeks Professions Code). Business Name Statement prior to the date set for Original Filing must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who NOTICE! You have been in the office of the County 03/02/2021. declares as true any material sued. The court may decide hearing on the petition in 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 Affidavit of Identity form. the following newspaper of CNS-3461240# The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section against you without your LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and being heard unless you general circulation, printed does not of itself authorize in this county: LA Sentinel the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the respond within 30 days. Read FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false the information below. Newspaper Fictitious Business Name Date: 05-26-2021 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor You have 30 CALENDAR File No. 2021069256 statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to DAYS after this summons and Peter A. Hernandez another under Federal, State, Judge of the Superior Court The following person(s) is or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars legal papers are served on (are) doing business as: in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). you to file a written response 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 14411 et seq., Business and CNS-3459633# CARECONNECTMD AT Professions Code). a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ KIMBERLEY BAKER at this court and have a copy LOS ANGELES SENTINEL HOME, 3090 BRISTOL Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires GUILLEMET, Owner served on the plaintiff. A letter Original Filing STRET SUITE 200, COSTA 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 Statement must be filed 40 days after any change This statement was filed or phone call will not protect ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE MESA, CA 92626 County of CNS-3459627# before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of you. Your written response FOR CHANGE OF NAME LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on must be in proper legal form Case No. 21CMCP00037 Registered owner(s): Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change 03/08/2021. if you want the court to hear Superior Court of California, CARECONNECTMD FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with your case. There may be County of Los Angeles DCE LLC, 3090 BRISTOL NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section a court form that you can Petition of: Lisa Denise STREET SUITE 200, COSTA File No. 2021076031 The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name use for your response. You Triplett for Change of Name MESA, CA 92626; State of The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed Statement generally expires can find these court forms TO ALL INTERESTED Incorporation: CA (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from and more information at the PERSONS: This business is conducted by IVYYFISH GIFT SHOP, 2634 Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed California Courts Online Self- Petitioner Lisa Denise Triplett a limited liability company DALTON AVE APT #4, LOS in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement in the office of the County Help Center (www.courtinfo. filed a petition with this court The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES, CA 90018 County another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided ca.gov/selfhelp), your county for a decree changing names business on N/A. of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section law library, or the courthouse as follows: I declare that all information Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires nearest you. If you cannot pay Lisa Denise Triplett to Lisa in this statement is true and IVETTE JUAREZ, 2634 Professions Code). does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change the filing fee, ask the court Denise Ray correct. (A registrant who DALTON AVE APT #4, LOS Original Filing the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the clerk for a fee waiver form. If The Court orders that all declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90018 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section you do not file your response persons interested in this matter pursuant to Section ADRIAN DE LEON- CNS-3456559# in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change on time, you may lose the matter appear before this 17913 of the Business and GUEVARA, 2634 DALTON LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, in the residence address of case by default, and your court at the hearing indicated Professions code that the AVE APT #4, LOS ANGELES, or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new wages, money, and property below to show cause, if any, registrant knows to be false CA 90018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name may be taken without further why the petition for change of is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). Statement must be filed warning from the court. name should not be granted. punishable by a fine not to a General Partnership File No. 2021067465 Original Filing before the expiration. Effective There are other legal Any person objecting to the exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious requirements. You may name changes described business on 02/2021. (are) doing business as: CNS-3454887# Business Name Statement ($1,000)). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL want to call an attorney right above must file a written This statement was filed I declare that all information A+PRO EXTERIOR must be accompanied by the away. If you do not know an objection that includes the with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and CLEANING SERVICES, 1650 Affidavit of Identity form. attorney, you may want to call reasons for the objection at correct. (A registrant who W 24TH ST, LOS ANGELES, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on NAME STATEMENT an attorney referral service. If least two court days before 03/19/2021. declares as true any material CA 90007 County of LOS does not of itself authorize you cannot afford an attorney, the matter is scheduled to NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section ANGELES File No. 2021063402 the use in this state of a you may be eligible for free be heard and must appear Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name legal services from a nonprofit at the hearing to show cause 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the ARNOLD GARCIA, 1650 W (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of legal services program. You why the petition should not be Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false 24TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 1. WILSON MILL another under Federal, State, can locate these nonprofit granted. If no written objection at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor 90007 RIVERBANK, 2. RISING SUN or common law (See Section groups at the California is timely filed, the court may the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by INSURANCE SERVICES, 14411 et seq., Business and Legal Services Web site grant the petition without a in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars an Individual 240 W. 7TH STREET 29, Professions Code). (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), hearing. Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing LONG BEACH, CA 90813 Original Filing the California Courts Online Notice of Hearing: in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ IVETTE JUAREZ, OWNER business on 03/2021. County of LOS ANGELES 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 Self-Help Center (www. Date: 6/17/2021, Time: 8:30 This statement was filed I declare that all information Mailing Address: 701 PINE CNS-3454274# 17920, where it expires LOS ANGELES SENTINEL courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or am, Dept.: A, Room: 904 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and AVENUE 142, LONG BEACH, by contacting your local court The address of the court is 200 in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who CA 90813 or county bar association. West Compton Blvd., Room 03/30/2021. declares as true any material Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT NOTE: The court has a 902 9th Floor, Compton, CA 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section DARRELL BROWN, 240 statutory lien for waived fees 90220 Compton Courthouse in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and W. 7TH STREET 29, LONG File No. 2021060236 and costs on any settlement A copy of this Order to Show a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the BEACH, CA 90813; State of The following person(s) is or arbitration award of Cause shall be published at Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false Incorporation: CA (are) doing business as: $10,000 or more in a civil least once each week for four Statement must be filed at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by HOOLIGAN RAGS, 6210 case. The court’s lien must successive weeks prior to before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to an Individual RESEDA BLVD #301, be paid before the court will the date set for hearing on January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing RESEDA, CA 91335 County dismiss the case. the petition in the following Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). business on N/A. of LOS ANGELES ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. newspaper of general must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ ARNOLD GARCIA, Owner I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Si no responde dentro de 30 circulation, printed in this Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires This statement was filed in this statement is true and JASMINE LOCKRIDGE, días, la corte puede decidir county: Los Angeles Sentinel The filing of this statement 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who 6210 RESEDA BLVD #301, en su contra sin escuchar su Date: April 01, 2021 does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on declares as true any material RESEDA, CA 91335 versión. Lea la información a Kristin S. Escalante the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section 03/18/2021. matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by continuación. Judge of the Superior Court Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and an Individual Tiene 30 DÍAS DE 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing CALENDARIO después CNS-3458969# a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false business on 01/2021. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, de que le entreguen esta or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information citación y papeles legales 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and para presentar una respuesta ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who FOR CHANGE OF NAME Professions Code). por escrito en esta corte y Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County ($1,000)). declares as true any material hacer que se entregue una Case No. 21NWCP00108 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/21 Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided S/ DARRELL K. BROWN, matter pursuant to Section copia al demandante. Una Superior Court of California, CNS-3461209# must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section President 17913 of the Business and carta o una llamada telefónica County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires This statement was filed Professions code that the no lo protegen. Su respuesta Petition of: Sonia Maria The filing of this statement 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false por escrito tiene que estar Pannell for Change of Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor en formato legal correcto TO ALL INTERESTED NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section 03/15/2021. punishable by a fine not to si desea que procesen su PERSONS: File No. 2021083006 Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars caso en la corte. Es posible Petitioner Sonia Maria Pannell The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). que haya un formulario que filed a petition with this court (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ JASMINE LOCKRIDGE, usted pueda usar para su for a decree changing names A1 STEAM CLEANING, 2710 or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires Owner respuesta. Puede encontrar as follows: E. SOUTH STREET #1, Long 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed at the end of five years from This statement was filed estos formularios de la corte y Sonia Maria Davis to Sonia Beach, CA 90805 County of Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of más información en el Centro Maria Pannell LOS ANGELES Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County Los Angeles County on The Court orders that all Registered owner(s): Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided 03/11/2021. A-6THURSDAY, LOS APRIL ANGELES 15, 2021 SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY 9, C-52014 Celebration of Life African countries. She en- joyed, gardening, crochet- ing and she could dance with the best. She loved spending time with family. She would have “Grandma Beverly Ann Clark said years this brokerage was ily being property owners Day”, the first Sunday of her final farewell March 22, home to numerous sales as- for four generations. The each month. Her grand- 2021. The proud mother of sociates. Beverly sold and home built by her grand- children and those who three was the sole proprietor listed hundreds of proper- father in Los Angeles is affectionally called her of BA Clark Realty estab- ties throughout her career. still owned by the family. Nana would play games, do lished as HM Clark Realty She was instrumental in Beverly, enjoying the fruits crafts, share a meal and talk by her late husband Hosea “getting the deal done” for of her labor, was a world about their goals. “Don’t M Clark in the 1970s. You many more. If you wanted traveler. Highlights were forget your gift” she would may have noticed the small to buy or sale, she was de- visits to Cuba, Hong Kong, say as they left. Beverly, yet busy building on the termined to make it happen. Dubai, and Saudi Arabia. mom, grandmother, nana, corner of Slauson and Over- Beverly was passionate Mostly, she relished return- sister, auntie birdie, cousin, hill Drive in Windsor Hills, about property ownership. ing to the motherland where friend and colleague, will California. Throughout the She was proud of her fam- she visited over a dozen be greatly missed.

Tishaura Jones, a native of Southern California, elected as city’s first Black woman mayor {continued from Pg. A-10}

reelected to a third term as treasurer in November 2020, she mounted another campaign and emerged victorious in 2021 as first Black woman mayor in the history of St. Louis. Recalling her trajectory, Harris noted, “Tishaura’s passion and leadership qualities were prevalent at an early age. Her goal was always to speak for the forgotten and invest in the Mayor-elect Jones, left, with her cousins in the San Francisco area, Carmen, center,

‘left-behind’ in the Black and Reneisha Manuel. COURTESY PHOTO and Brown communities.” Jones echoed that feel- ing in her thank you mes- sage to the St. Louis com-

St. Louis Mayor-elect Tishaura Jones. COURTESY PHOTO munity where she stated that she was “done avoid- ing tough conversations.” With firmness, she insisted, “We are done ignoring the racism that has held our city and our region back. I made the same case four years ago and came up short. But I made peace with the fact that I would

rather lose another election COURTESY PHOTO than stop having tough con- versations in every corner redeveloping our neighbor- ent, accessible, and open to the city forward by prepar- of St. Louis.” hoods with communities you — the taxpayers and ing “for the realities we are As part of her mission to and not to them, addressing residents of the city of Saint facing in the 21st century, eliminate “historical racial the inequities in the deliv- Louis.” and to restore peace, secu- barriers and racial divides,” ery of our city services, and Her concluding remarks rity, and prosperity to every Jones wrote that she will reforming our broken city stressed that her adminis- neighborhood in our city.”

COURTESY PHOTO focus on “rebuilding and government to be transpar- tration’s intent is to propel

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NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name 14411 et seq., Business and Bidding Opportunity with All Statement of Qualifications It is required that the pre-bid Subdivision (a) of Section Statement must be filed Professions Code). LACCD (SOQ) must be submitted conference be attended by 17920, a Fictitious Name before the expiration. Effective Original Filing GOVERNMENT to the Online Vendor Portal the President or Owner of Statement generally expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 (PlanetBids) no later than: each Bidder only. The Bidder at the end of five years from Business Name Statement CNS-3452348# For future bidding must submit to the County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date on which it was filed must be accompanied by the Southern California opportunities please visit the Articles of Incorporation in the office of the County Affidavit of Identity form. Regional Rail Authority the Online Vendor Portal April 30, 2021 before 2:00 or a notarized document Clerk, except, as provided The filing of this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS which can be accessed by PM Local Time. identifying the attendee within NAME STATEMENT (SCRRA) in Subdivision (b) of Section does not of itself authorize Notice of Public Hearing / visiting the website www. 24 hours after the conference. 17920, where it expires the use in this state of a File No. 2021054997 build-laccd.org under In County’s sole discretion, The following person(s) is Title VI Analysis for Service 40 days after any change Fictitious Business Name Reductions “Contractors and Bidders” The Applicant assumes full failure to comply with this in the facts set forth in the in violation of the rights of (are) doing business as: then clicking the PlanetBids requirement may be a basis CHAUZE, 8217 BEVERLY The Southern California and sole responsibility for statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, Regional Rail Authority link. timely receipt of its SOQ and to reject the bid as non- 17913 other than a change or common law (See Section BLVD. SUITE 24, Los responsive. The solicitation Angeles, CA 90048 County of (SCRRA) will convene a any other documents required in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and public hearing at its Board of to be submitted with the SOQ, documents can be found a registered owner. A new Professions Code). LOS ANGELES by visiting the Los Angeles Registered owner(s): Directors Meeting, on Friday, NOTICE IS HEREBY by the District. The District Fictitious Business Name Original Filing May 28, 2021 to evaluate the GIVEN that the Los Angeles will have no responsibility County Public Works website Statement must be filed 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 JULES L CHAUZE, 1130 S at https://dpw.lacounty.gov/ PALOS VERDES ST, SAN March 2020, 30% service Community College District for SOQ’s not submitted in a before the expiration. Effective CNS-3452353# (“District”) invites A, B, and timely manner, no matter the contracts/Opportunities.aspx LOS ANGELES SENTINEL PEDRO, CA 90731; State of reduction due to the COVID- January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 19 pandemic. Federal HAZ Licensed General reason. For additional information, Business Name Statement Incorporation: CA please contact Mr. Mark FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by Transit Administration (FTA) Contractors to submit must be accompanied by the guidelines require a Title VI Statements of Qualification Martinez of Business Affidavit of Identity form. NAME STATEMENT an Individual Relations and Contracts File No. 2021053386 The registrant(s) started doing public outreach and equity (SOQ) for the following RFQ Documents, including The filing of this statement procurement: instructions to Applicants, will Division at (626) 458-2585. The following person(s) is business on 02/2006. analysis if major service 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 does not of itself authorize changes remain in effect for be available to Applicants the use in this state of a (are) doing business as: I declare that all information CNS-3454710# 1. THE CONEY GROUP, in this statement is true and more than 12 months. on and after April 1, 2021, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name The service reductions were Request for Qualifications at the Online Vendor Portal. in violation of the rights of 2. TCG LENDING, 3415 S correct. (A registrant who SEPULVEDA BLVD STE declares as true any material implemented on March 26, (RFQ) from Contractors for The Online Vendor Portal NOTICE INVITING BIDS another under Federal, State, 2020. Other adjustments were East Los Angeles College- can be accessed by visiting or common law (See Section 1100, LOS ANGELES, matter pursuant to Section JOC 2111-2115 Public Works CA 90034 County of LOS 17913 of the Business and made on November 16, 2020. South Gate Campus, South the website www.build-laccd. will receive sealed bids for 14411 et seq., Business and We are currently operating Gate Educational Center, org under “Contractors and Professions Code). ANGELES Professions code that the furnishings, materials, labor, Registered owner(s): registrant knows to be false under the changes made Construction Services. Bidders” then clicking the and equipment required Original Filing PlanetBids link. 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 JONATHAN WAYNE CONEY is guilty of a misdemeanor November 16, 2020. to complete repair or CNS-3454266# II, 3415 S SEPULVEDA BLVD punishable by a fine not to The hearing will address refurbishment for the following LOS ANGELES SENTINEL STE 1100, LOS ANGELES, exceed one thousand dollars the need for the board to The project scope of work work: JOC 2111-2115. These CA 90034 ($1,000)). approve the continuation of includes but not limited to site Please reference Online projects require the prime FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by S/ JULES L CHAUZE, Owner the reductions. remediation, site preparation, Vendor Portal for additional contractor to possess a NAME STATEMENT an Individual This statement was filed The public hearing will be construction of a new three- information on the Non- B license classification at File No. 2021058018 The registrant(s) started doing with the County Clerk of listed on the agenda of the story Community College Mandatory Pre SOQ Meeting the time of bid. PRE-BID The following person(s) is business on N/A. Los Angeles County on SCRRA Board of Directors Building, site improvements, CONFERENCE Public Works (are) doing business as: I declare that all information 03/04/2021. Meeting on: installation of new stormwater will hold a mandatory pre- SPLENDID SPROUTS in this statement is true and NOTICE-In accordance with Friday, May 28, 2021 9:00 retention system, and new All questions shall be directed bid conference for all JOCs, CHILD CARE, 3439 W. 41ST correct. (A registrant who Subdivision (a) of Section a.m. parking lot. to the Online Vendor Portal. on April 22, 2021, at 2:00 https://metrolinktrains.com/ 4/15/21 STREET, LOS ANGELES, declares as true any material 17920, a Fictitious Name CNS-3459764# p.m. via Microsoft Teams CA 90008 County of LOS matter pursuant to Section Statement generally expires about/board-meetings/ LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Meeting Online Events (or ANGELES 17913 of the Business and at the end of five years from agendas-documents/ How the Procurement County accepted platform), Registered owner(s): Professions code that the the date on which it was filed Information regarding the Process for this Project will to provide information on the take place: REQUEST FOR AJA MORRIS ANDREWS, registrant knows to be false in the office of the County proposed fare adjustments, PROPOSALS Notice JOC bidding process and 3439 W. 41ST STREET, LOS is guilty of a misdemeanor Clerk, except, as provided fare policy changes and is given that proposals answer any questions that ANGELES, CA 90008 punishable by a fine not to in Subdivision (b) of Section policy adoptions is available potential bidders may have. This procurement process for On-Call Exploratory This business is conducted by exceed one thousand dollars 17920, where it expires for public inspection on Subsurface Excavation It is required that the pre-bid an Individual ($1,000)). 40 days after any change the Metrolink website at will take place in two steps: conference be attended by (1) the instant Request for Services (BRC0000237) will The registrant(s) started doing S/ JONATHAN WAYNE in the facts set forth in the www.metrolinktrains.com. be received by the County of the President or Owner of business on 08/2015. CONEY II, Owner statement pursuant to Section Comments and suggestions Qualifications step (i.e., each Bidder only. The Bidder a project specific pre- L.A. Dept. of Public Works, I declare that all information This statement was filed 17913 other than a change may be submitted orally or in on May11,2021 by 4:00 p.m. must submit to the County in this statement is true and with the County Clerk of in the residence address of writing at the public hearing, or qualification) (“RFQ”); and the Articles of Incorporation (2) a subsequent Invitation To access RFP documents, correct. (A registrant who Los Angeles County on a registered owner. A new posted in advance of the public visit the link at https://dpw. or a notarized document declares as true any material 03/02/2021. Fictitious Business Name hearing by clicking on the for Bid step (“IFB”) (i.e., identifying the attendee within lowest competitive bid). 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BERTRAM KELLER as—The LOX, Mase, Lil’ after suffering a drug over- Contributing Writer Kim, and LL Cool J’s clas- dose in a Westchester, New sic record “4,3,2,1.” York parking lot. Luckily, A vigil for DMX was In 1999, a sea of DMX became “semicon- held outside White Plains 400,000 people surrounds a scious” and was rushed to a Hospital in New York stage, while actress, Rosie nearby hospital. However, where hundreds of people Perez announces, “Hip Hop his battle with drugs was gathered to support the is coming to Woodstock! long from over. “Uneasy iconic rapper in prayer. Are you ready? Here we lies the head that wears a Each person fully conscious go, D—M—X!” crown,” especially, for that one of Hip Hop’s most The massive crowd someone who was one of enigmatic artist was close to explodes, mosh-pits open the hottest artists on the death. A crowd of people up, bodies are launched planet. put their hands in the air, into the air, flocks of fans DMX knew all the showing the signature “X” crowd surf, women freely songwriting tools—key sign in solidarity and shout- go topless while sitting on modulation, bridges, intros, ing, “D—M—X!” someone’s shoulders just to and outros, and how to use “Either let me fly or see the stage, all waiting them for maximum effect. give me death, let my soul for DMX. It’s the Wood- DMX could write a cine- rest, take my breath—If I stock ’99 music festival in matic verse about a robbery don't fly, I'll die anyway, Rome, New York. A hot DMX performs in Chicago. I’ll live on, but I'll be gone “The Snake, the rat, the any day,” said DMX on the cat, the dog, how you gon' song “Let Me Fly.” see them if you living in the Earl Simmons, globally fog,” said DMX in the known as DMX, died Fri- song, “Damien.” A song day morning, April 9. He that portrays DMX’s con- was 50-years-old. Sim- versation with Satan, ver- mons experienced a mas- balizing a deep introspec- sive heart attack and spent tion of fighting his personal his final days on life sup- demons; as if he was the port; reports say that his one trying to escape a dark heart attack was “trig- fog. gered” by a drug overdose. DMX’s fifth and final A tragic close to the life album on Def Jam titled of an artist who is consid- “Grand Champ” was Snoop Dogg believes, “God chose this angel to come back ered one of the great song released in 2003, and had home with him… He did what he was supposed to do. He writers. Tragically, a bril- big hits like "Where the influenced, he inspired and he represented. So, DMX, his liant talent, a genius, who Hood At?" and "Get It on soul will live on and his music will live on.” Aaliya and DMX together on set of their music video likely, fell victim to drug “Come Back in One Piece.” to a gospel spoken word set later and sold over 600,000 to sophisticated chord pro- copies in his first week. For gressions. If anything, his a moment, DMX was the knack for a catchy main- only artist alive to have two stream crossover record different number one like “Party” or “X Gon’ albums in the same year. Give it to Ya” is underrated. Since then, 2Pac, Led Zep- However, as he said to pelin, Jay-Z, Garth Brooks, be “blessed with a curse.” and System of a Down What if the very thing that have joined this rare mile- killed DMX was in parallel stone. to the very thing that “See, to live is to suffer, sparked his genius. but to survive; well, that's Before his death, DMX to find meaning in the suf- was prepared to make his fering,” said DMX in the comeback. He re-signed intro of the song “Slippin,” with his past label Def Jam, the first single from his did various interviews, DMX died at age 50. Tragically, before making his big second studio album, podcasts, reported to have a comeback to the stage. new album coming, and participated in an online addiction. Hip Hop battle “Verzuz,” Simmons was in and against legendary act out of group homes as a Snoop Dog. kid, which led to him being During a February caught in the street life. As interview with the an adolescent, he commit- REVOLT series Drink ted robberies, he stole cars, Champs, the 50-year-old and even stole dogs in MC enthusiastically talked about his upcoming proj- search of love. DMX gives iconic performance at Woodstock ’99 music At age 14, Simmons’ festivial. ect, DMX said “I got Lil life changed when he beat- Wayne, I got Snoop boxed for older rapper, the Floor,” produced by in Here” were released as [Dogg],” he said. “I got Ready Ron at age 14. longtime producer Swizz the album’s lead singles for The LOX. I got Bono.” “Blessed with a curse” he Beatz. The album also fea- DMX’s first studio album DMX’s longtime friend often said of himself, evok- tured artists like Kanye released on Ruff Ryders and producer, Swizz Beatz, ing past childhood traumas Longtime friend and Ruff Ryder Music Producer, Swizz West, 50 Cent, Jadakiss, Entertainment, Sony Urban whom DMX called a and using his life experi- Beatz, said “DMX took everybody’s pain and made it his.” Eve, and Patti LaBelle. It Music, and Columbia “magician” also influenced ences as a source for inspi- debuted number 1 on the Records. The music was features from Alicia Keys ration. summer’s day with heat so “Flesh of My Flesh, Blood Billboard top 200 charts heavily about his relation- and Usher. “I’m not an industry oppressive it reached above of My Blood.” and sold over 300,000 ship with God, quoting Earl Simmons, Dark artist, I am an artist in the 100-degrees. DMX’s subsequent copies in the U.S.—it’s first scriptures, and fighting his Man X, DMX dedicated his industry,” said DMX at Def The crowd hears, albums “And Then There week. demons with the word of life to music, and then gave Poetry. “The industry … “What!” Then, DMX rush- Was X” and “The Great DMX was arrested God. his life to God. A statement wanted dead or alive! New es the stage like a dog that Depression” were regarded multiple times and has DMX said in his open- from the family said, “Earl artists sell their souls in the hasn’t had a meal in days, as instant classics. The made headlines throughout ing verse in “Lord Give Me was a warrior who fought way they survive. The growling at the mic, “Come album produced worldwide his career, mostly for his a Sign,” “Devil I rebuke till the very end. He loved industry … don’t give a through, run through—Gun hits like “Party Up,” odd antics and cocaine you, for what I go through, his family with all of his f*** about you! The indus- who? Oh, you don’t know “What’s My Name,” and abuse. been trying to make me do, heart, and we cherish the try … couldn’t make a what the gun do? Some do, “We Right Here.” “Wasn't long before I hit what I used to, what!” times we spent with him… dime without you.” those that know are real In his prime, DMX was rock bottom. Like damn, Throughout his career, Earl’s music inspired In 1991, Hip Hop mag- quiet.” the hottest artist in the look how that rock got him. DMX collaborated with countless fans across the azine, The Source, wrote a “It’s Dark and Hell is world. He starred in a string Open like a window no more music acts like Mary J. world and his iconic legacy column on DMX, high- Hot,” DMX’s debut album, of unforgettable box office Indo look at a video, saying Blige, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, will live on forever. We lighting him as one of the with songs like “Get at me films, such as, “Belly” to myself that could've been The Lox, Eve, Snoop appreciate all of the love top unsigned Hip Hop Dog,” “N****z Done (1999), “Romeo Must Die” you on the TV,” said DMX Dogg, Bono, Faith Evans, and support during this artists; and soon after, Started Something,” and (2000), “Exit Wounds” in “Slippin.” Ice Cube, Eminem, and incredibly difficult time.” DMX collaborated with Ja the “Ruff Ryders Anthem,” (2001), and “Cradle 2 the It was two in a half many others. He has shared “So I pray that you Rule and Jay-Z for Mic which sold 250,000 copies Grave” (2003). Despite the years since his last release. the big screen with actors open our eyes, Give us the Geronimo's song "Time to its first week to eventually rags to riches success, Dark Commonly misunderstood, like Jet Li, Steven Seagal, anointing to recognize the Build." go multi-platinum. Man X’s demons would X released his sixth studio Gabrielle Union, Chris devil and his lies… In DMX recorded songs X’s second studio follow him along the way. album called “Year of the Rock, and of course the late Jesus' mighty name we from 1996 to 1998 for his album, “Flesh of My Flesh, Having had many career Dog... Again” to reestablish R&B singer, Aaliyah. have prayed, amen!” said debut album. He did songs Blood of My Blood,” was and personal setbacks his road to salvation. "Lord In 2016, DMX stopped DMX on his album “Year with Hip Hop artists such released less than one year because of drug addiction. Give Me a Sign" and "We breathing and had no pulse of the Dog… Again.” D-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY,APRIL 15, 2021 SoCal Legends: Donald Penn BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Aggies football team. Sports Writer Penn became a starter at right tackle during his Donald Penn rose from freshmen year, he then a local prep athlete to a started in every game for three-time Pro Bowler with the following three years as a long career in the NFL. a left tackle. His work on During his formative the offensive line helped years, Penn played basket- the Aggies score 32.7 ball; he did not start playing points per game. football until his junior year As a senior, he was at St. Bernard high school. elected as team captain. That same year, Penn Penn ultimately started in helped the Vikings boys’ 44 consecutive games and basketball team to the CIF was one of the most accom- Southern Section Division plished players in the histo- 4-AA and CIF Division 4 ry of the program. State Championship games. Penn came into the NFL

AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Penn (third to right) hosted annual football and cheer camp for the youth in Los Angeles and invite his teammates to volunteer.

point attempt against the Miami Dolphins. son, Utah State honored Penn made sure to give Miami Dolphins in his first After seven years with Penn’s numerous achieve- back to the youth in Los season. the Buccaneers, Penn ments by inducting him in Angeles by co-hosting In 2010, Penn scored signed with the then Oak- their Hall of Fame. annual Football and Cheer his first NFL touchdown land Raiders. In 2016, Penn On March 15, 2021, camps with his ex-wife against the San Francisco earned his second Pro Bowl Penn signed a one-day con- Dominique. During his

RAIDERS.COM 49ers. He was soon named honor. He earned his third tract with the Las Vegas time with the Raiders, Penn Donald Penn was a standout athlete at St Bernard High as an alternate for the 2011 invitation to the Pro Bowl Raiders to retire with the hosted the “Shop With a School and Utah State. Pro Bowl, earning his first the next year, but could not franchise. Penn spent 14 Jock” event where he treat- Pro Bowl honor. Penn was participate because he was seasons in the NFL, mak- ed 25 youths from the East Former St. Bernard as a free agent and had a the first offensive tackle recovering from foot sur- ing 170 consecutive starts. Oakland Youth Center to a coach Greg Dixon con- brief stint with the Min- ever to represent the Tampa gery. He started in 184 games shopping spree at Walmart vinced him to play football, nesota Vikings in 2006. The Bay Buccaneers in the Pro In July 2019, Penn during his career; he is tied at Christmastime. He gifted then Penn began to get col- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bowl. signed a one-year deal with for the most NFL touch- the children with $300 in lege offers for the sport. He then signed him and quick- During the 2013 season, the Washington Football downs ever done by an the event and did similar ultimately enrolled at Utah ly became a starter for the Penn scored his second team. While he was a free offensive lineman with philanthropy events during State and played for the team. He blocked an extra touchdown against the agent during the 2020 sea- four touchdowns. his time in Tampa Bay. Inglewood Football is Building a Winning Season BY AMANDA SCURLOCK senior wide receiver, Orion that they were allowing us Sports Writer Peters. “We always want to to run the ball, so we just keep our energy going.” kept doing what was work- The Inglewood Sen- In their second game ing.” tinels football team is elat- this season, the Sentinels Because of the health ed that they can compete battled against the Irvine and safety protocols, team- during the 2020-2021 sea- Vaqueros. Despite a slow mates did not get an abun- son and they are showing it start, Irvine became com- dance of time to get to every time they hit the petitive in the fourth quar- know each other prior to field. Inglewood had their ter and scored 15 points. the beginning of the sea- first game on March 25, Their defensive schemes son. Getting to know new their season consists of kept the Sentinels from players was a challenge, four games. Junior quarter- passing the ball. but the Sentinels found back Justyn Martin consid- “Our offense, we really ways to develop chemistry. ered it “a blessing to play.” try to stay efficient,” Peters “We still hung out even “I was excited to get said. “We try not to lose if there wasn’t practice,” back on the field after such focus and that’s not really Fred said. “We did all types a long time,” Martin said. something that we would of activities together as a “I know our seniors have wanted for the game, defensive unit.” enjoyed it and they’re very but we came out on top.” This season taught thankful.” Inglewood defeated some players the impor- The Sentinels executed Irvine 34-21. Justyn noted tance of being patient and wins by large margins and how the team was well prepared. even got an opportunity to coached and the Sentinels “Just let everything fall compete in the Rose Bowl PHOTO BY JEVONE MOORE FULL IMAGE 360 \#FI360 had to adjust. in place because we [were] during their shortened sea- In their first three games, the Inglewood Sentinels held their opponents to less than 25 “It was difficult gonna have a season and son. Despite not having points. fans, several players were excited to play in the Rose 70-14. amazing to my teammates Bowl when they battled “Being able to say I was also,” said senior corner against the Muir Mustangs playing at the Rose Bowl Fred Martin. “Being able to of Pasadena on April 2. as a high school student compete and have a great Inglewood defeated Muir was just amazing to me and win as a team is amazing.” The motto for the offen- sive line is “fast, physical, efficient.” Their wide receiver corps is strong, aiding in Martin scoring eight touchdowns against Muir. This is Martin’s first season with the Sentinels. “We put in a lot of work, we go through a lot of techniques, fundamen- tals,” said senior offensive lineman, Devin Hancox. “We try to be very disci- plined and make sure Justyn has enough time to complete the right passes.” Along with their strong offense, the Inglewood PHOTO BY JEVONE MOORE FULL IMAGE 360 \#FI360 defensive line has forced The Inglewood Sentinels have a strong passing game and fast defensive line. key turnovers during games. Executing the tech- competitive. because I never played COVID hit,” Hancox said. PHOTO BY JEVONE MOORE FULL IMAGE 360 \#FI360 niques taught to them and “Our defense motivates against a team that really “I feel like just staying Quarterback Justyn Martin scored eight touchdowns knowing their responsibili- us, we all motivate each didn’t want us to pass like patient and let things hap- against Muir. ties help the defense be other on the team,” said that,” he said. “I just knew pen when they happen.” THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 www.lasentinel.net E-1

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett to walk in faith. I watched Gang,” “The Scorpion ert Stevenson, who is an life on track. I didn’t dis- Religion Editor God’s hand work in my life King” and “The Mum- Academy Award-winning cover my professional pur- as I stepped into His pur- my.” hairstylist. pose until I was 40-years- It’s been said, to “Let pose,” said Stevenson, who Many stars attested In his review about old. I am considered a go and let God,” but not promoted some of the big- to Stevenson’s array “Hollywood Walk of trailblazing publicist, yet everyone takes that advice. gest film productions in the of skills in their re- Faith,” Director Lee I was 57-years-old when I Roz Stevenson was one of industry, especially movies views cited in “Hol- Daniels said Robert became president/CEO of the reluctant ones. featuring Black casts. lywood Walk of was recommended my own company!” By her own admission, “First, I made my mark Faith.” Jackson as “the best person But, as it says in Isaiah the pioneering movie pub- promoting films at MGM and his wife, actress to be hair stylist 55:8, “For my thoughts are licist almost didn’t achieve and Universal for two de- LaTanya Richardson on my film, ‘Thenot your thoughts, neither that status because she cades before becoming the Jackson, wrote, “Of Butler.’ Even though are your ways my ways, didn’t factor God’s purpose president/CEO of Roz Ste- the thousands of he was retired, he declares the LORD.” And for her life into her plans. venson Public Relations, people working in agreed to serve on God applied His own But after hitting rock bot- dedicated to marketing to Hollywood today, my project and he scheduling to Stevenson’s tom, she submitted to the the African American au- Robert (Roz’s hus- was awarded for his life, yet it all turned out in- Lord and saw her wildest dience,” she said. “During band) and Roz ex- outstanding work.” credibly well, she acknowl- fantasies become reality. my career, I have worked emplify two people Of course, Roz Ste- edged with a smile. Stevenson reveals how with Sidney Poitier, Den- whose contributions venson had glowing re- “I have enjoyed work- her entertainment career zel Washington, Cicely Ty- have been integral marks for Robert as ing with ‘stars,’ but most was transformed into an son, Eddie Murphy, Jamie to the films they’ve well, recalling, importantly, I have enjoyed astounding success in her Foxx, and many top stars.” worked on. Thank you, “Once I re-mar- watching my director, God, new memoir, “Look At Her portfolio includes Robert, for running around ried, I found produce a story I couldn’t God! My Hollywood Walk marketing Washington’s the world with me for an encour- make up or even dream of Faith.” She traces her “American Gangster” 14 years, and thank aging up,” said Stevenson. “With beginnings as a youngster and “Inside Man,” Mur- you, Roz, for put- new God, it is all possible and growing up in a Christian phy’s “The Nutty Profes- ting up with us! part- I’m so happy I’ve been able household in Compton to sor” films, and Foxx’s Kudos!” ner to live this life — and live her early determination as “Ray.” Stevenson also man- Award- and a to write about it.” a young adult to carve her aged publicity for Queen winning di- beau- own path. The final -sec Latifah’s “The Last Holi- rector Ava tiful “Look At God! My tion, which is the largest, day,” Eminem’s “8 Miles,” DuVernay new Hollywood Walk of Faith” details the miracles and Gabrielle Union’s “Bring It declared, films, stars and filmmak- life. is available in hardback, opening of doors that oc- On,” Vin Diesel’s “The Fast “Roz Stevenson set the ers. Her passion resulted We began our Christian paperback and e-book on curred once Stevenson let & Furious” franchise, Sam- bar for Black publicists in her becoming president/ walk together, and Sunday Amazon, Barnes & Noble, the Lord guide her. uel L. Jackson’s “Coach in Hollywood. For many CEO of her agency, which continues to be our favorite Target, Walmart and every- “This is a story of Carter” and “XXX,” and years and many movies, specialized in marketing day. where books are sold. dreams coming true after I Dwayne “The Rock” her work was the gold stan- films to a deserving, yet an“I am retired now and surrendered all and began Johnson’s “Gridiron dard on the West Coast for underserved, segment of as I reflect back, I am grate- Black film campaigns. Roz society.” ful that my life came to- garners the respect of her However, Stevenson gether in every aspect; the fellow publicists and jour- didn’t attain such a hal- perfect partner, the perfect nalists alike for her unwav- lowed status without God, career and perfect peace. I ering commitment to her as she continuously points love my family and I want clients and to press profes- out in “Hollywood Walk of to inspire my children and sionals of color.” Faith.” She first married at grandchildren with the joy In the words of Cheryl the age of 20 and was di- that comes by being obedi- Boone Isaacs, Academy of vorced by the age of 27. In ent to God,” she said Motion Pictures president addition, she was left with Alluding to following from 2013 to 2017, Steven- two young sons and bad God’s timing, Stevenson son “is revered among the credit. Although her world shared that her success Black press for her undying appeared bleak, God was was realized later than ex-

COURTESY PHOTO commitment to providing on her side and she found pected. Still, she said, “It Robert and Roz Stevenson them with equal access to love with a new man, Rob- is never too late to get your

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By rev. Dr. ken walDen enced stones of humiliation of Mark’s 16th chapter knew tors that are hindering you all that three of the previ- Contributing writer during the arrest of Jesus. they could not get through from progress? There are a ously highlighted themes The ladies experienced this certain stone by them- lot of stones in life trying to are available for you. I Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 stones of disappointment selves. The enemy will al- knock us down or hold us am equally appreciative of during the crucifixion waysof try to place a variety back. New Beginnings, Restora- Happy Easter! Bil- Jesus. The ladies experi- of different kinds of stones Too many people feel tion, and Divine Deliver- lions of Christians across enced stones of pain during to stop your progress. defeated by addictions, ance. the globe will be celebrat- the burial of Jesus. Easter Season is a good physical ailments, mental The Holy Bible offers ing the Easter Season from Yet, they remained de- reminder that it is never too illnesses, and other misfor- numerous stories of how April 4 to May 16. We are termined to continue to late to pivot in a different tunes that can cause major God lifted people up to Easter People! We believe COURTESY PHOTO reach Jesus. They did not direction for the betterment afflictions. Christians are higher levels of conscious- Rev. Dr. Ken Walden in Resurrection Power. allow the stone to turn them of our lives and our com- not immune to major stones ness and higher levels of We are reminded dur- their inability to roll a stone backward. munity. We should not feel of afflictions. However, commitment to following ing this Easter Season that away to reach Jesus. I be- You can walk around we are by ourselves in iso- Christians do not have to Jesus Christ. God can roll God ultimately has the lieve this passage teaches several stones in life. You lated situations, away from be defeated by major afflic- the stones away. last word. The enemy is us the following lessons: can work around some miraculous rescues. tions, because we believe in Happy Easter! not in total control of our 1. We will have a va- stones in life. You can walk We are not commit- Resurrection Power! The Rev. Dr. Ken lives. Humanity is not riety of stones during our over a few stones in life and ted to a permanent state of Easter Season is signifi- Walden is the senior pastor more powerful than Jesus human experience. 2. Do continue to reach the desti- physical, emotional, and/ or cant for many reasons that of Holman United Method- Christ. The enemy cannot not allow stones to make ny that God has in store for psychological exhaustion include, but not limited to, ist Church in Los Angeles stop God. God is still mov- you go backward. 3. God’s you. However, there are without any possibilities of the following themes: and the author of “Practi- ing… even now. power can roll the stones certain stones too large to renewal. We are an Easter (a) New Beginnings (b) cal Theology for Church According to the Gos- away. overcome with your human People! Restoration (c) Divine De- Diversity,” “Challenges pel of Mark, 16th chapter, It was not the first timeabilities. These stones re- What stones are trying liverance Faced by Iraq War Reserv- a few ladies worried their the ladies experienced quire Divine Deliverance. to keep you down? What During this Easter Sea- ists and Their Families” options were limited in stones. The ladies experi- The ladies in the Gospel stones are contributing fac- son, I want you to know and “A Pastor’s Poetry.” E-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 15, 2021

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