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Chimbuko Tembo and Tulivu Jadi (Organization Robert Farrell, Freedom Rider and former L.A. City Usco-vice chairs), conduct traditional African ceremony Councilman, 8th District. honoring ancestors.

ALL PHOTOS BY CHARLENE MUHAMMAD Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chair, Department of Africana Studies, California State University Long Beach, welcomes guests to the Fannie Lou Hamer 100th Birthday Celebration and Pastor Thembekila, Smart of Christ Liberation Actress and activist, Yvonne Farrow Commemoration. Ministries

By Charlene Muhammad nie Lou Hamer Institute, They hailed the 1960s “One of the things I Egypt) said, is for eternity, said often and in unity. Contributing Writer Danny Crumble, former freedom fighter, who was want you to do, when you and people called forth or a “You can pray until you vice-chair, Africana Stud- born the youngest of 20 talk about Fannie Lou person called forth by her faint, but unless you get up A litany of distin- ies Student Association, children to sharecropper Hamer, is don’t lift her out work does not die, for her and try to do something, guished community lead- CSULB; Robert Farrell, parents in Fayetteville, of the culture of her peo- name is raised and remem- God is not going to put it in ers, artists, and politicians Freedom Rider and former Mississippi, in 1917. They ple,” said Karenga. “Keep bered because of it,” said your lap,” said Perry. gathered at the African L.A. City Councilman, reflected on her marriage in mind. Fannie Lou Hamer Karenga. “You’ve got to fight. American Cultural Center 8th District; Yvonne Far- to Perry “Pap” Hamer in is not a woman by herself. He noted people urged Every step of the way, (Organization Us) Oct. 8 to row, actress/activist, Caro- 1944, her life in Rujeville, It’s the same thing about Hamer to leave Mississippi you’ve got to fight,” re- celebrate and commemo- lyn Fowler, New Frontier and when she learned dur- (Dr. Martin Luther) King in fear for her life, but what peated Jadi during program rate the 100th birthday of Democratic Club, Ronisha ing a SNCC meeting in … they want King lifted would that say to others, transitions. voting, human and civil Haden, Reacher’s Club; 1962 that Blacks had the out of his people, but King she replied. “What would “Mrs. Hamer literally rights champion, Mrs. Fan- Jan Perry, general man- right to vote. That set her is a great man because his that say to the children that walked off the plantation nie Lou Hamer. ager, L.A. Economic and on a journey to freedom. people are a great people,” are looking to me for an an- in Mississippi to lead a Speakers who ad- Workforce Development Hamer was beaten, he stated. swer, and looking to me to voter registration drive, dressed her legacy and Department, Amen Rahh, shot, and endured other “They didn’t come from be a model of strength and to confront the murderous the ongoing Black Free- professor emeritus, Depart- atrocities in her sacrifice to Switzerland or Sweden. resistance,” Karenga said, Jim Crow laws of America, dom Movement, were Dr. ment of Africana Studies, register Blacks to vote. For They came from Black echoing Hamer. and to expand the realm of Maulana Karenga, pro- CSULB; Dr. Kamili Sar- that and more, a standing- people, and we are second Most of the speakers freedom and justice in this fessor and chair, Depart- tin, professor, Department room-only audience filled to none,” Karenga said, as recited quotes by Hamer. country,” stated Chimbuko ment of Africana Studies, of English, Cerritos Col- the African American Cul- he continued. “Never to forget where Tembo, Us co-vice chair in California State Univer- leg and Rev. Thembekila tural Center to honor and “To do that which is we came from and always a press release. sity Long Beach-CSULB, Smart, pastor, Christ Lib- praise Hamer, who made of value, the sacred Hu- praise the bridges that car- {See FANNIE A-12} Greg Akili, director, Fan- eration Ministries. her transition in 1977. sia (wisdom from ancient ried us over,” the gathers GET MORE FROM YOUR MEDICARE WITH THE EASY CHOICE PLUS PLAN (HMO)!

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By Niele Anderson leaders about the govern- Contributing Writer ment investment and sound policy needed to insure a New America Media fair and accurate count.” recently hosted a media Rev. Samuel J. Casey briefing in preparation of the Congregations Or- of the 2020 Census. The ganized for Prophetic En- theme was “What’s at gagement stated, “I think Stake and What’s at Risk?” its going to be important According to a New to connect with grassroots, America Media Report, being able to actually iden- the 2020 Census is off to tify culturally. In 2000, a rocky start, with crucial when our organization first preparations already de- participated in the Census, layed, largely a result of one of the major challeng- inadequate funding by a es was the whole apathy of Republican-led Congress. getting African Americans The discussion was led to participate in general,’ by Ditas Katague, chair, COURTESY PHOTO he said. National Advisory Com- (From L-to-R): Rev. Samuel J. Casey, executive director, Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement, Joely Kasey went to say, mittee on Race, Ethnici- Proudfit, director of California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center, Ofelia M. Medina, director of StateCivic “The challenge is in in- ties and other Populations, Engagement Policy with NALEO Educational Fund’s Policy Research and Advocacy and Ditas Katague, Chair, National spiring African Americans U.S. Census Bureau, Ofe- Advisory Committee on Race, Ethnicities and other Populations. to physically identify as lia M. Medina, director of African Americans. There State Civic Engagement gress and state legislatures mittee, an organization are those who are multi- Policy with NALEO Edu- at the expense of minority chaired by former Attor- racial, who probably pre- cational Fund’s Policy Re- and Democratic voters. A ney General Eric Holder, fer to identify as Latino or search and Advocacy, Rev. memo from the Republican to redistrict Congressional Asian, or some other eth- Samuel J. Casey, executive State Leadership Commit- boundaries more favorably nicity rather than identify director, Congregations tee explained: to Democrats after the 2020 as Black.” Organized for Prophetic “Drawing new district U.S. Census. The Holder Kasey referred to the Engagement, Stewart lines in states with the most committee was formed in one drop rule; meaning, Kwoh, founding president redistricting activity pre- 2016. if you have one drop of and executive director of sented Republicans the op- The newly National African American blood Asian Americans Advanc- portunity to solidify con- Republican Redistrict- in your system, then, you ing Justice – Los Angeles servative policymaking at ing Trust announced it are by definition African and Dr. Joely Proudfit, di- the state level and maintain would raise $35 million American and or Black. rector of California Indian a Republican stronghold in COURTESY PHOTO by the 2021 redistricting He stressed the importance Culture and Sovereignty the U.S. House of Repre- Questions about citizenship may be on the 2020 census. to combat Holder’s group, of paying close attention Center, California State sentatives for the next de- the National Democratic to the cultural relevance University – San Marcos, cade,” stated Source Cen- dates and policy changes, Another crucial factor Redistricting Committee, and the material that is pre- Dr. John Dobard, manager ter for American Progress. many will be scared to that many need to be con- or NDRC, and assist the sented. of Political Voice, Ad- In 2010, some states share information with the cerned with is the resigna- GOP in future redistricting The top 10 programs vancement Project Califor- lost congressional seats government. tion of John H. Thompson, cases. that receive funding based nia and moderated by San- and others gained them. “At the federal level, who served as director of With so many detri- on Census data include dy Close, New America For example, the Republi- there are efforts to include the U.S. Census Bureau mental concerns, the need Medicaid, SNAP (Supple- Media executive director. can state of Texas gained questions about citizenship since 2013 and worked for to start now is critical. mental Nutrition Assis- After the 2010 Census four districts and Demo- and legal status on the Cen- the bureau for 27 years be- Dobard of the advance- tance Program), Medicare, (Census happens every cratic led New York lost sus. fore that. His last day was ment Project California Section 8, Highway plan- 10 years), Republican led two. Which makes the “We are working with June 30, 2017. said, “We are already be- ning and construction State state legislatures (assem- 2020 Census critical. organizations to insure Even more trouble- hind.” Children’s Insurance Pro- bly members and State With the current ad- those kinds of questions some, a new Republican Dobard is a part of the gram, Grants to Local Edu- Senators) undertook a ministrations terror tactics aren’t included,” Dr. John group launched a campaign Census Policy Advocacy cation Agencies, National massive effort to redraw including ICE raids and the Dobard, of the Advance- in September to counter the Network, where he stated, School Lunch Program, their state’s districts for U.S. Justice Department, ment Project California efforts of National Demo- “the goal is to educate pol- Foster Care and Special electing members of Con- led by Jeff Sessions man- shared in the briefing. cratic Redistricting Com- icy makers and community Education Grants.

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In celebration of the life The lessons of her life gle to achieve it. And she “want to live as decent need to humiliate, starve one election, “There was and legacy of Mrs. Fan- are not exhausted in her had to make up her mind to human beings”, want to and dominate a small Black nothing symbolic about this nie Lou Hamer on this the audacious and uncompro- exercise the right to vote, country called Haiti. And election. I’m sick of sym- 100th anniversary of her mising struggle and defi- dare to imagine themselves we must ask why we think bolic things; we’re fight- birth and coming into be- ance at the Democratic equal and believe freedom Barack is a funny name and ing for our lives”. Thus, ing October 6,1917, I of- National Convention in is the natural and undeni- not Baruch, Obama and not for Obama’s election to be fer another portrait of this 1964, but rather expressed able right of everyone. O’Reilly, Takisha and not more than a useful symbol courageous and committed in the wholeness of her life, For her, ourselves, his- Tabitha, Chang and Chun for a country unable to crit- freedom fighter and human the ordinary and extraor- tory and humanity, we and not Chatterley and icize and seriously change rights activist. It is a depic- dinary, the simple and the also must constantly ques- Cheney, Rain Cloud and itself, it must be part and tion and discussion set in complex. And so, although tion America, question its not McCloud, Vilakazi and parcel of our struggle to the context of her people in there are numerous lessons involvement in wanton not Van Buren, and Srini- save and expand lives. And the midst of a radically evil to learn from the sacred waste and war and the hu- vasa and not Schwarzeneg- if “we are fighting for our oppression and a righteous text of her life, I choose man wreckage left in their ger? lives”, we must do as Mrs. and relentless liberation three overarching and es- wake. We must question To walk away from the Hamer, lift ourselves above struggle to end it, which sential ones, given added DR. MAULANA KARENGA continuing inequities in plantation, regardless of the walls and ways of self she joined and impressive- significance in the context wealth, power and status, how comfortable and com- and social imprisonment, ly aided in its advance. This of a current election that stay steadfast on the way to the privatization of social forting and to constantly walk away from the various article was first published cries out for remembrance freedom in spite of a rough wealth and the socialization question ourselves and plantations of social pain in 2008 and seeks to reaf- and recognition of the path and rocky road, full of signs of private debt and the vio- society, leads us to dare and consumer pleasure, firm in brief the current and paved by Black people in and sites of casualties and lation of civil and human to transform ourselves, constantly question our- enduring relevance of her this historic struggle. costs of every kind, includ- rights in the name of secu- society and ultimately the selves and society, imagine insights and teachings and Mrs. Hamer comes into ing the possibility of losing rity defined in a context of world. And this means, Mrs. a new world and in the pro- the awesome and instruc- self-conscious being and one’s life in the cause of manufactured fear. And we Hamer taught us, that “ev- cess of self and social trans- tive example of the life she begins her journey on the freedom. Indeed, she said must question the peddling ery step of the way you’ve formation, open the way for lived, the work she did and road to world recognition death is a daily threat and of a parasitic patriotism got to fight” and that “peo- a new history and humanity the righteous and relentless when she decides to walk “I may be killed, but I’ll be that sucks human sensitiv- ple have got to get together to emerge”. struggle she waged in the away from the plantation standing up for God and my ity from its hosts and feeds and work together”. It is, liberational interests of her that imprisoned her. She race until my time comes”. on the false and deforming she stated, in our interests, Dr. Maulana Karenga, people and the sacred good says, “In 1962 nobody But she said, if she falls in fears it creates. for “nobody’s free until ev- Professor and Chair of of humankind. knew I existed. . .and I battle, it will be “forward in But to question America erybody’s free”. And only Africana Studies, Califor- Fannie Lou Hamer was hadn’t heard of them either. the fight for freedom”. is also to question ourselves by working and struggling nia State University-Long born 1917 October 6 in Then one day, the thirty- Secondly, Mrs. and what society has made together, can those who Beach; Executive Direc- Mississippi in the midst of first of August, I walked off Hamer taught us to question of us, how we relate to each suffer—Africans, Native tor, African American Cul- the racial madness and so- the plantation”. This is her America in order to relieve other and the world, how Americans, Latinos, Asians tural Center (Us); Creator cial mayhem called White first lesson then—that the it of its cherished illusions so many of us are caught in and Europeans—end their of Kwanzaa; and author supremacy in which walls will to be free must come and reconceive and recon- the madness of a consumer- personal and collective suf- of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- of brutal separation were from within and that to be struct it in the interest of a ist society, finding freedom fering, “make this country tion of Family, Community built in life and law to free we must walk off the more expansive freedom in our capacity to buy, and what it has to be” and “live and Culture, The Message imprison and suppress a plantation, that is to say, and human flourishing. For assembling countless rea- as decent human beings”. and Meaning of Kwan- whole people, and in spite away from the physical her, this meant questioning sons why we are comfort- This last lesson on zaa: Bringing Good Into of this, she lifted herself up and psychological sites that the whole country, not just able in oppression, don’t transformative struggle the World and Essays on to look over and beyond imprison and oppress us. Mississippi, but the North want to help the hungry and teaches us that this current Struggle: Position and those walls, imagining SNCC, the Student Non- and South, East and West homeless, hate the Palestin- election and others must Analysis, www.AfricanA- freedom and dared to begin Violent Coordinating Com- of it. She said, “I question ians and the people whose not be simply symbolic, mericanCulturalCenter- the life-long and heavy task mittee, had come to launch America”, in its claim to be countries we invade and but approached as vital LA.org; www.OfficialK- of tearing down those walls a campaign for voter reg- “the land of the free and the whose oil, water and lives areas of engagement and wanzaaWebsite.org; www. and working and strug- istration and Mrs. Hamer home of the brave”, when we claim as our own, and struggle for serious social MaulanaKarenga.org. gling for freedom. And in had gone to a meeting to people are threatened with don’t do more for Darfur change. Mrs. Hamer says this she has lifted up a light hear them speak of free- death daily because they or feel a grossly twisted about the significance of that lasts, left us timeless dom. But no matter what • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY lessons and a name that en- they said or did, she had to dures as an eternal monu- embrace the idea and pos- ment for the struggling and sibilities of freedom herself freedom-loving peoples of and commit herself to the the world. awesome work and strug- Print, television and welfare of the community were considered white ment policy that upheld an social media overwhelm- as a whole……..In order to by both the government artificial minority, granting the Los Angeles Sentinel ingly focus on Latino qualify for protection, a mi- and themselves, and their it group harm status with- immigrants. Currently, nority must owe undivided language was not a bar- out having imposed such DACA, (Deferred Action allegiance to the govern- rier to their socioeconomic harm. This policy gave an on Childhood Arrivals) growth and development. artificial minority (Latinos) is a prime example. This According to Dr. Smith, preference to resources minimizes the concerns another advantage they based on their swelling of Black immigrants from enjoy over Blacks is that numbers that posed a con- DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Africa and throughout the many immigrated with tinuing threat to Blacks’ Executive Publisher / CEO diaspora. Today’s column skills, particularly entrepre- rights, particularly in em- JENNIFER J. THOMAS Publisher consists of excerpts from neurial skills. As a result, ployment. Smith asserts KENNETH R. THOMAS Dr. J. Owens Smith’s (CSU many of the skills training that much anti-Black sen- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) Fullerton) paper, “The Im- programs in America have timent is based on stereo- RUTH WASHINGTON pact of Immigration on the been dismantled, forcing types formed in Latinos’ Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) Socioeconomic Status of Blacks, and others to com- homelands and it intensifies COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) Blacks: A Case Study of LARRY AUBRY pete at a disadvantage with Black-Latino conflict. PAMELA A. BAKEWELL Black-Hispanic Conflict,” immigrants for skilled jobs. Smith’s paper evokes Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer which highlights how pub- ment of the state in which (Generally, this argument, and provokes strong, posi- DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. lic policy and practice im- he (or she) lives. Its mem- especially as related to tive and negative respons- Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL pact immigration reform bers must also be nationals high-level skills, applies es. His chief argument, Executive Assistant to the Publisher and Black-Latino relations. of that state.” more to Asian and Europe- that government policy and Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) Dr. Smith’s fundamental Smith says the Sub- an than Latino immigrants.) practice concerning undoc- argument is undocumented Commission’s definition of The huge increase in La- umented Latino immigrants BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor Latino immigration is det- minority excludes “aliens,” tino populations throughout has a detrimental impact on Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising rimental to Blacks. He (undocumented persons) the nation resulted largely Blacks. This is true. They ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ notes that from the 1930s from privileges accorded to from passage of the 1965 are virtually excluded from Circulation/Distribution to the adoption of affirma- national minority groups. Immigration Act, designed the immigration reform de- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production tive action, Latinos largely, “To grant the undocument- to allow immigrants from bate. Clearly, Black immi- Designer/Staff Writer enjoyed the same rights ed such protection, in ef- various third world coun- grants deserve to be part of E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Copy Editor/Photographer and privileges as whites. fect, grants them more ex- tries to migrate to the the debate; just as clearly, AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer He maintains whatever so- tensive protection than the United States. Smith argues they are not. Shamefully, JENNIFER BIHM, Staff Writer cioeconomic disadvantages natives of a state.” the majority of these im- the immigration conversa- Latinos suffered were not Within the above defi- migrants were non-white, tion effectively overlooks BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer because of race, but lan- nition, he says three char- but prior to the adoption of Black immigrants from KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer guage and their socioeco- acteristics “disqualify” affirmative action, virtually Haiti, Africa and the Ca- SHONASSEE SHAVER, Staff Writer nomic status in the society Latinos from being clas- all were classified as white. ribbean. This is reprehen- CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising from which they migrated. sified as a minority group He says because of the ben- sible. 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GLORIA D. GRAY, DIVISION II DIRECTOR, WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

There are still a few to make it to our drinking conservation and recycling ability programs are im- months left until the start cups and bath tubs. This programs. While these pro- portant to securing water of the New Year, which can be worrisome. Not only grams have helped us pro- sources for ourselves and leaves most of us with are imported water supplies duce more quality water for future generations, it re- plenty of time to think susceptible to the changing the community and brought quires investment from the about our resolutions for climate but they’re vulner- us closer to achieving wa- community to use water the coming year. But for able to natural disasters like ter reliability, more can be wisely. In this new water water districts across the earthquakes. Reasons like done to make this a reality. year, make a resolution state, the new year has these illustrate why water It’s important to take a to learn more about how already begun. October reliability is becoming in- step back and ask ourselves, your water is delivered marks the start of the 2017- creasingly important. Re- “Do we know the value of to you and how to make 2018 water year, which ducing our dependency on our water?” Annual cam- your home more water ef- runs from October to Sep- faraway sources increases paigns like Imagine a Day ficient. We can all play a tember, and marks the pe- our local reliability, but Without Water, taking place part in achieving water reli- riod over which California because we are still so de- on October 12th, and West ability for our community. water agencies measure the pendent, it is important to Basin’s Water Harvest Fes- year’s precipitation levels. invest in key infrastructure tival on October 14th, raise Gloria D. Gray is the The new water year to ensure local delivery. awareness about the value Division II Director of the is not unlike the holiday The warmer weather is a of water and how water West Basin Municipal Wa- we celebrate in January. sign that our Southern Cali- impacts our everyday lives. ter District (West Basin) Those tasked with ensur- fornia climate is becoming During the drought, Board of Directors. She ing our communities have hotter, dryer and more un- residents in our commu- represents the city of Ingle- access to water begin each reliable. Achieving water nities from Rancho Palos wood and unincorporated new water year with a set COURTESY PHOTO reliability would protect Verdes to Inglewood re- Los Angeles County areas Gloria D. Gray of goals and resolutions our communities from the duced their time in the of South Ladera Heights, that they hope to achieve. drinking water – has long our water comes from. effects a drying climate can shower, transformed their Lennox, West Athens, and At West Basin Municipal been our mission, this year Like many of our neigh- have on our drinking water lawns, and limited exces- Westmont. Gray is also one Water District, our pri- we’re inviting the commu- boring counties, a major- supplies. The key to miti- sive use of water. If we of two West Basin represen- mary goal every year is nity to help us realize it. ity of the water that West gating these effects is di- shift our mindset to con- tatives to serve on the Met- to provide a safe and reli- So where do we start, Basin supplies – currently versifying our water supply sistently consider conserv- ropolitan Water District able supply of high-quality and how can the com- 55 percent -- is sourced sources. A big part of what ing a limited resource, Board of Directors, where water to the communities munity be a part of this from Northern California West Basin has done to re- not just during times of she currently serves as a we serve. While achieving effort? First, we must en- and the Colorado River. duce our dependency on drought, we can make sig- Vice Chair of the Executive water reliability – which vision what everyday wa- If these places seem far, imported water, which can nificant progress in increas- Committee and the Chair means access to uninter- ter reliability looks like it’s because they are. Our still be considered unreli- ing our water reliability. of the Water Planning and rupted sources of clean and understand where water travels a long way able, is develop local water As much as water reli- Stewardship Committee.

JASMYNE A. CANNICK

Two White men of a man who they say has a es refusing to allow them- nonprofit groups advocat- means and political clout. Tuskegee Experiment like selves to be identified. ing for women who have One’s accusers are are fetish which includes call- Since when do we been the victims of sexual white women while the ing Black men niggers and identify victims of sexual abuse.” others are young, Black gay shooting drugs into young crimes who don’t want The Democratic Na- men but the response from Black men that he picks up to be identified? I’ll tell tional Committee (DNC) the media and Democrats off the street or via dating you when. When they are has announced that it will couldn’t be more different. hookup websites. Black. give the money it received Just three days after a Gemmel Moore was It has been a long from Weinstein in the most New York Times investi- found dead of a crys- standing rule that the me- recent campaign cycle to gation detailed numerous tal meth overdose in Ed dia refrains from identify- a trio of women’s groups. incidents of alleged sexual Buck’s home on July 27. ing victims of most sexual Other Democratic cam- harassment by media mo- At the time, his death was crimes, unless the victim is paign committees in Wash- gul Harvey Weinstein, the immediately classified as willing to speak publicly. ington are working with board of directors at The an accidental methamphet- But in the case of Ed Buck, lawmakers and their cam- Weinstein Company fired amine overdose by the unless the media wants the paigns to assess how much him. That’s all it took. coroner. victims of Ed Buck’s to es- Weinstein — whose dona- Well, three days, a New Moore was a 27-year- sentially “out” themselves tions date back to the early York Times exposé and a old Black gay male who and be re-victimized in or- 1990s — might have given laundry list of white wom- worked as an escort while der for their story to be tak- to their candidates and or- en who claimed the power- Buck is 63-year-old well en seriously or even told. ganizations. ful film producer engaged known white gay male But consider this. Even My comparison of in inappropriate conduct Democratic donor. the New York Times expo- Weinstein’s victims to that included sexual harass- Now while most people COURTESY PHOTO sé respected the wishes of Buck’s isn’t to minimize or Jasmyne A. Cannick ment, unwanted physical would not be able to ex- privacy from some of the belittle their experience but contact and sexual advanc- plain away a dead body in women alleging miscon- to show in Black and white es. their house and have the ary Clinton to Governor for Washington Democrats duct by Weinstein. how two similar situations I cannot overlook the police accept it, in Buck’s Jerry Brown, California to spring into action. Like with the white are treated by not only so- white women because they case he was able to do Democratic Party chair- When Moore’s family women accusing Weinstein ciety in general--but by law played an important--if not just that but now the L.A. man Eric Bauman and even and friends started a peti- of wrongdoing, Buck’s enforcement and the news decisive role in the media’s County Sheriff’s Depart- Los Angeles Mayor Eric tion calling on Democrats Black victims said they felt media. decision to cover the story ment’s homicide bureau is Garcetti. Campaign finance to return all of Buck’s dirty embarrassed and that no For some of you read- and the swift action taken taking a closer look after records show that Buck has money to a fund to support one would take them seri- ing this, this might be the on Capitol Hill that rever- Moore’s personal journal given at least $30,000 to them in their quest for jus- ously because of who Ed first time you’ve ever heard berated all the way to the was published. the Democratic Congres- tice on behalf of Gemmel Buck is--and because of of the names Gemmel boardroom of Weinstein’s In his journal, Moore sional Campaign Commit- and other victims of Ed who they are--Black gay Moore and Ed Buck. After own company. wrote, “I honestly don’t tee. Locally the money Buck’s, only one Demo- male sex workers and es- detailing Buck’s exploits- As expected, everyone know what to do. I’ve be- has been spread around to cratic Congressmember corts. -especially when compared from actors and producers come addicted to drugs and members of Congress and did so. Already The Hill is re- to Harvey Weinstein’s- to elected officials are fall- the worst one at that,” a De- the state legislature and On more than one oc- porting that, “Nearly a doz- -you should ask yourself, ing all over themselves to cember entry reads. even Los Angeles’ city and casion the mainstream en Democratic senators — why is that? either distance themselves “Ed Buck is the one to district attorneys--the two news media--and even al- including Senate Minority from the situation or to thank. He gave me my first offices responsible for fil- ternative media--passed on Leader Charles Schumer Jasmyne Cannick is a jump on the bandwagon injection of crystal meth it ing criminal charges in reporting the story of Gem- (D-N.Y.) and several po- nationally known writer condemning Weinstein for was very painful, but after cases like this. mel Moore’s death citing tential 2020 presidential and commentator on politi- his behavior. all the troubles, I became Similar to Weinstein, various reasons from their contenders — are pledg- cal, race and social issues. Former and current addicted to the pain and fe- whose offenses are said legal departments being ing to donate the contribu- Follow her on Twitter @ employees are saying they tish/fantasy.” to date back to the 90s, worried about getting sued tions they’ve received from Jasmyne and online at jas- knew about his behavior. Since Moore’s jour- Ed Buck’s exploits have by Ed Buck to the witness- Weinstein over the years to myneonline.com. There are reports of clients nal was published other been long been known and of the Weinstein Co. threat- young, Black gay men talked about in West Hol- ening to stop working with have stepped forward with lywood and elite political the company if Harvey photos, emails and text circles in Los Angeles for Weinstein was still associ- messages recounting simi- decades. However, when ated with it and the Repub- lar stories involving Buck the news of the scandal in- lican National Committee and accusing him of being volving Gemmel Moore’s has put out a national call a sexual predator, kidnap- death at Buck’s home for Democrats to “return ping, forced drug use, in- broke, unlike with Wein- dirty Harvey Weinstein jecting unconscious Black stein, very few Democrats cash.” gay men with crystal meth, had anything to say. In Meanwhile, right next filing false police reports to fact, it was the complete door in West Hollywood, cover his crimes, coercion opposite reaction. Demo- just two months after a and pimping and pander- crats used their silence to Black gay man was found ing. protect him. dead in his home of a crys- Like Harvey Weinstein, Behind the scenes the tal meth overdose--it’s Buck is a well known con- Democratic leadership in business as usual for a tributor to the Democratic California has been en- prominent Democratic do- Party and has given hun- forcing a code of silence nor who is alleged to have dreds of thousands of dol- under the guise of saying engaged in some inappro- lars to Democratic causes that they need to wait to priate conduct of his own. and candidates over the see what happens with the Like Weinstein, Ed years. investigation. Buck is a white man of His Facebook page However, all it took means with a laundry list boasts dozens of photos of was one article in the New of victims who have come him with everyone from York Times without even forward with stories about presidential candidate Hill- the hint of criminal charges A-8THURSDAY, LOS OCTOBER ANGELES 12, SENTINEL 2017 OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013

L.A. tourism and diversity take center stage for this year’s Taste of Soul with sponsors Airbnb and Metro

guest-spending stays in the station and walk south on the neighborhoods where Crenshaw Blvd.. It’s about a the guests stay. An over- five-minute walk to the festi- whelming majority of our val. hosts - 95 percent - rec- - For those traveling ommend local business to via Metro Rail, Expo Line their guests, which helped trains will run every 12 min- generate $1.1 billion in utes on Saturday. Board at the economic activity in Los front or center of the platform Angeles last year,” reveals to avoid crowding. Morales. - Lines 40, 105, 210, Cole hasn’t booked 705, 710 and 740 will be de- any guests for the Taste touring but still operating dur- COURTESY PHOTO of Soul as of yet, but ing the event, and stops will Metro buses wrapped with Taste of Soul logo on states there are quite of be walking distance to the fes- Metro bus line 210 on Crenshaw Blvd. promotes the few hosts booking renters tival. fun-fair event to the community.

(Line 102 stops) or board at regular Line 40 stop - 39th St. between on SB Crenshaw Blvd. at Victoria Ave. and Bron- PHOTO CREDIT: LOSANGELES.AIRBNBCITIZEN.COM) Vernon Av (Chase Bank) son Ave. Airbnb Los Angeles Policy Manager John Choi poses - Line 105 North - Bronson Ave. with GLAAACC Chairman Gene Hale. on Stocker St. at Cren- between MLK Blvd. and shaw Blvd. (Line 102 Coliseum St. stop near IHOP Restau- - Coliseum Pl. be- As the 12th Annual Taste ing them well and showing of Soul (TOS) Family Fes- them what’s going in non- tival approaches, TOS spon- touristy areas. They love it sors Airbnb and Metro will because we have a culture, be of service, making locals history, and wealth that may and tourist’s stay and trans- have never been noticed,” portation needs easy and ac- said Cole. cessible. “Park Mesa Heights is Taste of Soul is an all- a diverse area, we have all day family affair filled with different types of income rant) tween Victoria Ave. and live music, famous faces, a levels, from very wealthy - Line 105 South Crenshaw Blvd. variety of delicious foods, middle class, to poor areas; on Crenshaw Blvd. at - Coliseum St. be- unyielding action-packed we all live together. The Stocker St. (regular Line tween Victoria Ave. and talent topped off with a people have an opportunity 105 stop near Liquor Bronson Ave. wealth of community re- to see what Los Angeles is Bank) - MLK Blvd. be- sources and workshops for truly about,” she states. - Lines 210/710 tween McClung Dr. and families and friends. The semi-retiree who North on Stocker St at Marlton Ave. Airbnb’s presence in lo- works for a law firm, began Crenshaw Blvd. (Line - Rodeo Place be- cal neighborhoods will un- hosting in October 2015. 102 stop near IHOP Res- tween MLK Blvd. and earth a range of diversity Cole feels hosting has al- PHOTO CREDIT: ROBIN COLE taurant/ Baldwin Hills Coliseum St. for L.A. natives and visitors lowed her to do what she Robin Cole, an Airbnb host in Park Mesa Heights for 3 Crenshaw Plaza Mall) - Victoria Avenue to see the community in a loves while also caring for years, seeks to make South L.A. a tourist attraction amid - Lines 210/710 between MLK Blvd. and larger aspect. her mother. “It was the end the 12th Annual Taste of Soul. South on Crenshaw Blvd. Rodeo Rd. “Airbnb is proud to spon- of the year and I had my at Stocker St. (regular Lastly, there will be sor Taste of Soul for the sec- first guest, who was afa- for the event. “We are a - For bicyclists, secure stops near Liquor Bank / no parking on Cren- ond year in a row. Like the mous dancer, accompanied tight knit group that meets bike parking will be provided Mr. J’s) shaw Blvd. or its service Taste of Soul event, home by her baby and husband often and share informa- at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw - Line 710 South roads between Stocker sharing brings travelers to from Italy,” Cole recalls. tion … so yes, guests will Plaza at the intersection of on Crenshaw Blvd. at Jef- Street and Rodeo Road neighborhoods that don’t “I had hoped I would meet be guided to that event. Crenshaw and Martin Luther ferson Blvd. (Line 210 from Friday, October 20, typically benefit from tour- their needs, as well as be If they are coming from King Blvd. Bikes are allowed 2017, 4:00 pm to Sunday, ism and helps to highlight able to communicate and another country, they on Metro trains and all Metro stop near gas station) October 22, 2027, 6:00 LA’s unique and diverse understand them. We’re definitely would like to buses have bike racks. Please - Line 740 North am. Please keep in mind communities,” said Airbnb still friends today, we chat attend,” states the Airbnb follow the rules when bringing on Stocker St. at Cren- that violators parked in spokeswoman Rebecca Liu with one another all the way host. bikes on board! shaw Blvd. (Line 102 stop no parking areas will be Morales. across the globe,” she states. As TOS attendees find - Follow @metro- near IHOP Restaurant) towed this year. There are “We want to play a role lodging for the event, they laalerts on Twitter for service - Line 740 South no exceptions, by Swan- in in spreading tourism to Both incomes have need to look no further updates. on Jefferson Blvd. at ney and McDonald Tow- every corner of the city. As helped to supplement Cole’s than Metro for transporta- - To plan your best Crenshaw Blvd. (Line 38 ing Services (323) 733- LA Metro continues to ex- salary as a caretaker and her tion. route use Metro Trip Planner. stop near gas station) 6898. pand its public transit sys- business. Airbnb is an effec- Similar to Airbnb, Taste of Soul Bus Detours Locals should be There will be a Metro Metro promotes public as follows: aware that street closures booth at the Taste of Soul, transportation as a gate- - Line 40 North on go into full effect the day where you can learn more way to enjoying local en- Leimert Blvd. at Stocker Place of festival, blocking off information on upcoming tertainment like the Taste or Leimert Blvd. at Sutro known routes for Cren- and current projects. The of Soul. Street (Line 102 stops) shaw residents. booth will have a phone The Taste of Soul is - Line 40 South on Street closures goes as charging station. the largest street fair in Leimert Blvd. at Stocker Place follows: tem, Airbnb is proud to of- tive tool for people wanting Los Angeles; however, it or Leimert Blvd. at 43rd Street fer visitors to Los Angeles a to increase their finances. creates inconveniences place near every major Met- “They’re so mindful of for traveling. With the aid ro Station in the Los Ange- us making a living, they of Metro, TOS wants to les region,” Morales adds. barely take anything. They make attending the festi- The company is an in- have a small platform fee val an effortless trip. ternational brand that is and cover the taxes that are “Metro is proud to utilized by consumers for due to the city,” Cole on support Taste of Soul and accessible and hospitable Airbnb’s dedication. provide the opportunity homestay. Their new-age “We set our own rates to our riders and the com- services taps into the vicin- based on what we feel is fair munity the chance to visit ity of South L.A. communi- and equitable for guests, as this year’s event,” said ties for hosts and patrons. well as for us. We like to Metro spokesman Rick WHERE: HACLA.HCVLIST.ORG The Crenshaw District is be fair, because we want Jager. “The Metro Expo a historical area where the them to keep money in their Line and Metro buses are WHEN: Apply ONLINE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017 6:00 A.M. – community continues to pockets more so than to a perfect way to connect SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time thrive in home ownership, spend it on their living quar- with Taste of Soul and we community leadership, and ters. I want them to [spend] encourage the public to HOW: Use any smartphone, mobile device or computer with Internet business and resource de- money at restaurants in my Go Metro and enjoy the access to apply. velopment. neighborhood, and enjoy festivities.” If you need assistance due to a disability, need language “Airbnb helps Angele- the attractions without feel- translaaon services, or communicaaon in an alternaave format, please contact the waiing list hotline at 888-816-6955. {continued from Pg. A-1} nos use what is often their ing encumbered. That is my The sponsor offers Kaepernick greatest expense, the cost of goal in the South L.A. area,” pertinent information on Individuals with hearing or speech disabiliies using TDD or TTY technology may call California Relay Services by dialing 7-1-1 their housing, to earn extra said Cole. bus routes and street clo- for assistance. income. Like the Taste of Airbnb has partnered sure for the public’s use of Soul event, home sharing with the Crenshaw com- transit. WHAT: AppliApplicaaons will not be provided or accepted in person or by brings travelers to neighbor- munity to enhance the There will be no bus fax, mail, or email. An email address is required for the online hoods that don’t typically presence and growth in service on Crenshaw applicaaon. see much tourism, helping neighborhoods and local Blvd. between Stocker to highlight LA’s unique businesses. According to St. and Jefferson Blvd. NEED • Visit your local Los Angeles Public Library for free Internet and diverse communities,” Airbnb, the number of hosts Metro Bus Lines 40/740, HELP: access. stated John Choi, Airbnb has increased in 2017 to 450 105, and 210/710 will be Southern California Policy (220% increase) and guests on detour for the Taste of • Visit hacla.hcvlist.org for locaaons assissng with free email set-up, how to apply video, and frequently asked quessons. Manager. to 35,000 (300% increase) Soul from Friday, October Airbnb builds a bridge of in South L.A. 20, at 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 A preference for housing assistance will be given to applicants who live, diversity by taking on hosts “In addition to benefit- a.m. Sunday, October 22. work, or have been hired to work within the City of Los Angeles, and to and guests from diverse ting individual hosts, home Metro has provided an applicants who are veterans or have a household member who is a communities and countries. sharing can help to sup- array of information for veteran of the US military, released from such military service under Robin Cole, a host port local businesses in the the Taste of Soul: condiions other than dishonorable. for Airbnb in Park Mesa Crenshaw area. Hosts rec- - Expo/Crenshaw Heights for three years, ommend small local shops, Station is the closest rail states that diversity is key. cafés, and restaurants to station to the festival, The Seccon 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental assistance to individuals and families who meet “People are making deci- their guests. The typical which is on Crenshaw eligibility guidelines by paying a porron of rent directly to landlords. Applying does not guarantee a place on the sions to come to our neigh- Airbnb guest in L.A. spend Boulevard between Rodeo Seccon 8 Waiing List. Applying early does not increase your chances. A random looery will decide which applicants are placed on the Seccon 8 Waiing List. borhoods. We are receiv- $198 per-day and 42% of Road and Stocker St.. Exit A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES OCTOBER SENTINEL 12, 2017A-9

Raffia Ford By Jennifer Bihm a part of that experience, Brandy Staff writer we’re going to do a number of things to introduce our Taste of Soul 2017 has brand to the community.” Kool Moe Dee gotten Bigger and Better! Hyundai has created a The StarQuest stage which contest working in con- has always been a com- junction with the Sentinel munity favorite, featuring called Hyundai Better L.A. some of the best local tal- It asks Angelenos how they ent, has now become one of are making their commu- the Premier stages at Taste nity better. of Soul. Hyundai Motors “We’re inviting people has joined on to host the to go to hyundaibetterla. StarQuest Stage adding an com or they could do it All-Star Celebrity line up from the Taste of Soul to this year’s performanc- app,” Brooks explained. es. The celebrity line-up “When you go there you includes R&B sensations could click on the Hyundai Brandy and Melanie Fiona, contest and you could enter rap legends Kool Moe Dee to win a new car… a brand Melanie Fiona and Doug E. Fresh, DJ B- new Hyundai Sonata SEL.” Hen, Candace Coles & The Contestants should CJ Legacy Band and Raffia write a short explanation Ford. on how they are making The celebs will join L.A. a better place or up- StarQuest contestants, hop- load a 60 second video. ing for a shot at stardom. The contest ends October Candace Coles “[Hyundai] is very 21 at midnight. Meanwhile, pleased to be involved in Hyundai’s celebrity line up Taste of Soul this year,” promises to rival the other said Zafar Brooks, Hyun- stages at TOS. dai’s director of corporate Artist Brandy sold over Doug E. Fresh responsibility and diversity six million copies world- inclusion, in a recent inter- wide, of her first album, view with the Sentinel. and produced three top ten “Watching the work that hits on the Billboard Hot Boyz II Men's national earn a Grammy Award and cluded rapper Slick Rick) vid Kelly - actor, "Detroit"; [Danny] Bakewell Sr. has 100, including "I Wanna Be tour, and contributed songs was the first rapper to per- came to fledgling New Jer- DomiNque Perry - actress, done has inspired me as an Down" and "Baby", both to the soundtracks of the form at the Grammys. In sey-based Hip-Hop label "Insecure"; Cornelius Angeleno. To watch him of which reached the top of films Batman Forever and 1986, he went solo, releas- Danya/Reality Records and Grant - former Motown ex- make this a better place the Hot R&B Singles chart Waiting to Exhale, with ing a self-titled album that recorded "The Show" and ecutive; Brenda Holloway for so many people, has in- and were certified platinum the single "Sittin' Up in My ranked 83 on Billboard. "La Di Da Di", a tune that - legendary singer; Jane spired me while watching it by the Recording Industry Room" becoming another Kool Moe Dee released was completely voiced by Eugene - singer, Loose from afar...” Association of America. top-two success. In 1996, his second album, “How MC Ricky D and backed Ends and Kenny Lattimore Brooks said that Hyun- "Brokenhearted", a duet Norwood also collaborated Ya Like Me” Now which by Doug E's beat boxing - singer, songwriter. dai had its first opportunity with Wanya Morris of Boyz with Tamia, Chaka Khan, was his most successful al- for the entire duration of For the kids stage, to actually engage in Taste II Men, became a number- and Gladys Knight on the bum commercially, achiev- the song. Both songs are which has not announced of soul last year. two hit on the charts. The single "Missing You", re- ing platinum status. He considered two of the all- a host yet, judges are: “We had a booth and album earned Norwood leased from the soundtrack then went on to release his time greatest early hip hop Brenda Lee Eager - singer, wanted to introduce Hyun- two Grammy Award nomi- of the F. Gary Gray film Set third album, “Knowledge classics and, as such, make songwriter; James Leach - dai to the TOS communi- nations for Best New Artist It Off. The single won her a Is King” in 1989, which up one of the first and only Sr VP, SESAC; Iris Gordy ty,” Brooks said. and Best Female R&B Vo- third Grammy nomination went gold. Hip-Hop singles to have - former Motown execu- “We had a great time cal Performance the follow- in the Best Pop Collabora- Doug E. Fresh, (born two hit songs on the same tive; Kerry Gordy - former and the day after we had a ing year, and won her four tion with Vocals category. Douglas E. Davis) began record. Motown executive; Rory conversation with the TOS Soul Train Music Awards, Mohandas Dewese his recording career as a StarQuest judges for Pullens - Senior Executive community about allowing two Billboard Awards, and (born August 8, 1962), solo artist, but rose to star- the adult stage, hosted by Director of Arts Education, us to come back and having the New York Children's better known by his stage dom when he and a new Karla Gordy Bristol are: LAUSD and two more to a bigger role. We wanted Choice Award. In 1995, name Kool Moe Dee, was team of DJs known as the Cee Barrett - Associate Di- be announced at a later the opportunity to spon- she finished a two-month one of the first rappers to Get Fresh Crew (which in- rector, BMI; Malcolm Da- time. sor the StarQuest stage. As stint as the opening act on

LAFD is handling the full food and desserts, to Cren- needs, shuttles, street clo- operation of the Taste of shaw’s premier entertain- sures, locations of medical Soul medical plan with one ment, Taste of Soul has stations and information goal in mind, “providing a you covered. In order to booths, and partners and safe environment and high- continue making the an- sponsors information. est quality medical care to nual family festival one of Get the latest TOS up- attendees at the event.” the largest and safest event dates and alerts straight “The Medical Action in Los Angeles, Bakewell to your mobile device and Plan is the combination of Media asks that all event enter for a chance to win coordinated efforts of the goers adhere to the festi- a 2018 Hyundai Sonata event promoters, Los An- val’s do’s and don’ts list, by downloading the Taste geles Fire Department, Los which can be found on the of Soul mobile app. Get Angeles Police Depart- Taste of Soul website. social with Taste of Soul! ment, Los Angeles Sher- The TOS mobile app Follow the festival’s Insta- iffs, California Highway is your go-to event guide gram, Facebook, and Twit- Patrol, and community for the latest information ter pages @tasteofsoulla health partners including on vendors, stage loca- and visit www.tasteofsoul. Kaiser Permanente, Martin tions and entertainment, org. Luther King Jr Hospital, transportation and parking Watts Health Foundation, and WKing Health Care Group,” said Los Angeles - In Remembrance of - FILE PHOTO City Fire Department cap- Year after year local medical and safety providers work together to coordinate a tain, paramedic, and lead OZABE BANKS SR. well-organized safety plan to help keep the Taste of Soul attendees safe and well. officer of the TOS Medi- cal Action Plan, Rico A. Gross. By Kimberlee Buck books. special day," said LAPD On top of each medical Staff Writer Recently, the Los An- Southwest Area Com- station will be red flags that geles Police Department manding Officer Captain can be seen from afar. Each The Taste of Soul (LAPD), the Los Angeles Lee Sands. station will have Califor- (TOS) Family Festival is Fire Department (LAFD), All event goers are en- nia state certified medical just one week away! As the the California Highway couraged to report any doctors (MD) and nurses. TOS Nation counts down Patrol (CHP), and private suspicious activity to the Adjacent to each medical the days till Los Angeles’ security firm Able Solu- ‘Information’ booths lo- station will be a cooling largest street festival, local tions, have been working cated on each block along station for patients to rest. safety and medical provid- together to coordinate a Crenshaw Blvd. or to any Only people who are being ers are working tirelessly well-organized safety plan block ambassadors wear- treated can use these areas. to ensure that Taste of Soul to help keep the Taste of ing colored TOS t-shirts, so The cooling stations are remains one of safest plac- Soul attendees, vendors, that they can dispatch the not for general public use. es to be in the city! artists and workers safe. appropriate teams. If at any time during For the past 12 years, For decades, the LAPD Below are the TOS in- the event you or someone Crenshaw Blvd. has motto has been, “to protect formation booths listed by you know is experiencing a brought out over 350,000 and serve.” This year, the color: medical emergency, please AKA people in attendance for the department plans to do just •The yellow block visit any one of the TOS “The Chicken Sausage Man’’ highly anticipated event. that at the annual TOS fes- has one booth medical stations for emer- October 10, 1931- March 3, 2009 Although {Taste of Soul } tival. •The blue Block gency treatment. is known for its’ amazing "The Los Angeles Po- has two booths More serious injuries or From Your Baby Daughter food, desserts, live enter- lice Department will be de- •The Red Block medical problems will be DEZELLA tainment, and community ploying sufficient resourc- has two booths moved to the event’s main resource booths, it is the es to the event to address •The Pink Block medical facility #3, which “All things can be done for the one who believes” festival’s local medical and any issues that might arise. has one booth is operated by Kaiser Per- safety providers who help We encourage everyone to While LAPD oversees manente. Mark 9:23 make each year one for the come out and enjoy this the safety of the event, From finger licking A-10 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY, DECEMBER OCTOBER 12, 26, 2017 2013

By Darralynn Hutson of other committed vol- Contributing Writer unteers of Habitat for Hu- manity of the Greater Los There’s something to Angeles area, and their be said about persever- three decade-long partner, ance, for 35-year-old new Bank of America, kept her homeowner, Denise Har- dream moving forward ris of Watts; it means life - installing stucco to the for her family is moving exterior walls and paint- in the positive after so ing the her family’s dream many years of struggle. house. It takes a village By this Christmas, she and that’s the message ex- and her four children, pressed by Director, Foun- ages 12 to a one-year old, dation Relations at Habitat will be able to move into for Humanity of Greater their first home built from Los Angeles, Francesca the ground up. In partner- DiBrito. “After doing ship with Habitat for Hu- this work since 2009, we manity of the Greater Los became very aware that Angeles area, and a com- most of the applicants for mitment that started seven new home building didn’t years ago, Denise be- have the basics needed to came homeowner-ready; be new homeowners. We growing her credit score, [initiate] a ‘Pathway to setting up a solid bank Homeownership’, where account and learning to we’re able to prep our PHOTO CREDIT: HABITAT LA. self -maintain a new cost- families with financial It truly takes a village to raise a child and it takes a host of dedicated volunteers and corporate sponsors like Bank efficient home. “My four and building training,” of America to transition applicants into new homeownerships. Denise Harris is standing here with her village in the kids and I live in a home believes Francesca. “I just building her family’s future. that’s simply overcrowded chose many years ago that and we’re struggling. The I wanted to do fulfilling rent keeps going up and work. You can’t get any “The workshops are lead by three jobs, and my mother it was making us miser- more fulfilling than this. other ‘partners’, that’s what had just died. I had to drop able,” says Denise. “This We’re most proud of the we call ourselves,” says De- out of school. When the was light at the end of volunteer hours that this nise. “We have partnered email came, it was heaven the tunnel and because community has put in to with Habitat to better our sent,” remembers Denise. my family and I were the pay it forward.” lives. It’s not just home- “God truly came at the right builders, it makes it so Habitat works to elimi- ownership, we learn how time. There are organiza- much more sweeter.” nate barriers to a better, to create living wills for tions like Habitat that let me Denise and her kids healthier, more financial- our families; taking home know that God was working currently share a two- ly stable life for its new preparedness classes at the for me. If I can be a small bedroom, one-bathroom homeowners. With the Home Depot. They (Habi- encouragement for just one apartment which offers help of volunteers and in- tat) want people with a will- person, then I’ve done my little-to-no privacy and dustry professionals, Hab- ingness to partner. Seven part. The theme for my new threatens the family’s fi- itat homeowners achieve years ago, I wasn’t ready.” home is “Helping to build nancial stability, due to a the strength, stability and The process took seven my home with positive en- rising cost of rent. Moving independence they need years to be “ready”, with ergy and Love,” says De- from their overcrowded to build a better future for family and friends contrib- nise. “I’ve created a Face- apartment into a single themselves and their fami- uting in creating the sweet book page to keep friends family home will provide lies. equity by donating hours and family updated on this the family with privacy It was a year ago, in to building the new home, journey because it was im- and comfort, plus allow June of 2016 when, Harris in an effort to support self- portant that we didn’t leave PHOTO CREDIT: DARRALYNN HUTSON Denise to save and plan received her letter that she efficiency in the family. “I anyone out. I plan to also New homeowner Denise Harris is a prime example for her children’s future. was confirmed and put on was in school to get my BA create a scrapbook, so that of the type of Dzwillingdzhomeowners that Partner with This past Saturday, the extensive waiting list in Public Sector Manage- my younger children can re- Habitat for Humanity in the Greater Los Angeles area, to Denise, along with a host before her first orientation. ment, pregnant, working member.” help build better communities in the L.A. area. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11

SAM MORRIS/LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU Las Vegas lights dimmed COURTESY OF ERIC PADDOCK VIA AP AP PHOTO on Oct. 8, 2017 to honor This undated photo provided by Eric Paddock shows his Oct. 5, 2017: Veronica Hartfield, stands with her son, Ayzayah Hartfield during a the victims of the mass brother, Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock. candlelight vigil for her husband, Las Vegas police officer Charleston Hartfield. shooting.

By Kimberlee Buck was more than one assail- single-family home. When his attempt to break off and “disconnected.” vegas-victims-fund. As of Staff Writer ant. We have no informa- authorities arrived to the their relationship but con- FBI profilers and be- press time, over $2 million tion or evidence to support home to conduct a search, tinued to decline any in- havioral scientist have was raised; all proceeds After last week’s mass that theory or rumor. We Danley was not there. Lat- clination that he was plan- spent hours examining will go towards relief and shooting massacre in Las believe there was only one er, her whereabouts were ning to carry out one of the these claims by interview- financial support to the Vegas, authorities have in- shooter and that was Ste- announced, stating that she deadliest mass shooting ing witnesses to better un- victims and families of the vestigated whether or not phen Paddock.” was in the Philippines. massacres in U.S. history. derstand his motive. mass shooting. the shooter, Stephen Pad- Since the news of Pad- After being interviewed “I knew Stephen Pad- As FBI forensics ex- Participants who are dock, could have commit- dock’s suicide, survivors by FBI agents, Danley said dock as a kind, caring, quiet perts and evidence techni- interested in giving back ted this act alone. and people who lost their she had no explanation for man,” said Marilou Danley cians continue to examine and are Verizon wire- Recently, Las Vegas loved ones from the deadly what motivated Paddock in a statement read by her items in hopes of finding less customers, can give Metropolitan Police De- shooting are looking for to act out the massacre. attorney, Matt Lombard. new details, the city of Las through the National Com- partment Assistant Sheriff answers and for someone Danley went on to discuss “He never said anything to Vegas dimmed its lights for passion Fund by texting the Todd Fasulo dispelled the to be held accountable for how Paddock purchased a me or took any action that 11 minutes as a tribute to word VEGAS to 20222 or rumor. the evening’s event. plane ticket for her so that I was aware of that I un- the shooting victims and by visiting www. national- “I want to emphasize Earlier last week, all she could visit her family derstood in any way to be heroes. compassionfund.org . Ce- we believe Paddock is sole- eyes were on the shooter’s in the Philippines. While a warning that something After the 11 minutes lebrities and sports teams ly responsible for this hei- girlfriend, Marilou Danley, there, he wired money to horrible like this would passed, digital marquees similar to the NFL Oakland nous act,” he said. “We are 62, who was considered a her, saying it was for her to happen.” lit up with a new display Raiders, who are scheduled aware of the rumors out- person of interest. Danley buy a house for her and her Now that authorities reading, “When Things Get to move to Las Vegas in side of the media and also had been living in Southern family. have confirmed Danley Dark, Las Vegas Shines.” 2020, donated $50,000. on social media, that there Nevada with Paddock, in a Danley believed it was is no longer considered a Hundreds were in atten- Aside from food, person of interest, a new dance for the vigil. clothes, and financial do- theory has emerged identi- Organizations across nations, the city also needs fying the gunman as having the U.S. have launched blood. Las Vegas residents a severe mental illness that Las Vegas relief efforts for are highly encouraged to was likely undiagnosed. those who were affected visit Sunrise Hospital and According to ABC by the shooting. Local of- Medical Center to donate News, Paddock who was ficials also set up a Las Ve- blood. financially successful, had gas Victims Fund through Additional relief efforts a difficult time interact- Go Fund Me, which can can be found on the Ameri- ing with people and is de- be accessed through www. can Red Cross and the Sal- scribed as “standoff-ish” gofundme.com/dr2ks2-las- vation Army website.

FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) speaks from the podium about The Megabank Accountability and Consequences Act. Waters is flanked by (from left-right) Reps. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.); Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.); Al Green (D-Texas), and John Sarbanes (D-Md.).

By Niele Anderson ucts that they did not need ment of our current laws Contributing Writer or request. According to is insufficient to address that complaint, Wells Fargo widespread anti-consumer After examination of employees pushed check- behavior by megabanks.” Wells Fargo abuse and mis- ing account customers into After an examination of use of customer informa- savings, credit, and online Wells Fargo’s wide-ranging tion, Rep. Waters introduces accounts that could gener- and growing list of con- new watchdog legislation. ate fees. Bank employees sumer abuses, the Demo- were told that the average cratic staff report finds: Congresswoman Max- customer tapped six fi- Wells Fargo has dem- ine Waters (D-CA) recently nancial tools but that they onstrated a pattern of egre- held a press conference on should push households to giously abusing its custom- the introduction of new use eight products, accord- ers. legislation, the Mega- ing to the complaint. The Prudential regulators, bank Accountability and bank opened more than such as the Office of the Consequences Act. The two million deposit and Comptroller of the Cur- introduction of the bill credit card accounts that rency, the Federal Reserve follows Ranking Mem- may not have been au- and the Federal Deposit In- ber Waters’ Democratic thorized, according to the surance Corporation, have staff report, “The Case for CFPB (Consumer Finan- failed to use their most Holding Megabanks Ac- cial Protection Bureau). severe tools to shut down countable: An Examina- In September of 2016, repeat offender megabanks tion of Wells Fargo’s Egre- Wells Fargo was ordered to or otherwise hold their ex- gious Consumer Abuses.” pay $185 million in penal- ecutives accountable. “The bill gives federal ties and $5 million to cus- Effective deterrence prudential banking regula- tomers that regulators say of bad behavior demands tors 90 days to review the were pushed into fee-gen- the use of robust enforce- megabanks they supervise erating accounts that they ment tools to end unlaw- that operate in the United never requested. A separate ful practices of mega- States, to see if they have class action by customers, banks and their senior engaged in a pattern of re- was also filed in Septem- executives, including by peated law violations that ber of last year, accusing revoking megabanks’ char- harmed consumers,” Wa- the bank of invasion of ters in egregious cases. ters stated. privacy, fraud, negligence, In the absence of action The Democratic staff and breach of contract. by prudential regulators, report details a pattern of “Last September, our Congress should enact laws abusive business practices country first learned of the to better protect consumers. by Wells Fargo and find- fraudulent account scan- The original co- ing that prudential regula- dal at Wells Fargo,” said sponsors of the Mega- tors have failed to utilize Ranking Member Waters. bank Accountability and the full extent of their “Since then, it has become Consequences Act are: authorities to end unlaw- clear that that scandal was Representatives Michael ful practices at mega- just the tip of the iceberg. Capuano (D-Mass.), Al banks like Wells Fargo. This report not only docu- Green (D-Texas), Keith In a complaint filed in ments a pattern of disre- Ellison (D-Minn.), Marcy May 2015, California pros- gard for consumers at Wells Kaptur (D-Ohio), John ecutors alleged that Wells Fargo, but also makes Sarbanes (D-Md.), Pramila Fargo pushed customers the case for why pruden- Jayapal (D-Wash.), and Ja- into costly financial prod- tial regulators’ enforce- mie Raskin (D-Md). A-6THURSDAY, LOS OCTOBER ANGELES 12, SENTINEL 2017 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-12 9, 2014

{continued from Pg. A-4} benefits for Black ex- Celebration of Life Fannie offenders who work hard Tembo’s invite further as they facilitated the for scrappy pay. “This is detailed why the stellar dialogue. some 1917 stuff! They Founder, Executive line-up of presenters and Sartin detailed Hamer’s get no benefits. They many worldwide, uplift biographical history. get nothing, and if they Director Emeritus and honor Hamer every Rahh thanked Karenga don’t show up, they get day: and Us for spearheading replaced,” Smart stated. passes at 99 • Hamer was a the tribute to Hamer, and Crumble expressed member of the Student before breaking into a that he was the first in his Non-Violent Coordinating rendition of ‘This Little family to attend college; Committee (SNCC); Light of Mine’, Watson he was ready to give • She co-founded noted the freedom fighter up in his first semester the Mississippi Freedom loved singing. due to an unfriendly Democratic Party and Yvonne Farrow offered atmosphere and a feeling founded the Freedom a powerful dramatic of disconnect, until an Farm Cooperative and nu- reading of Hamer’s PHOTO BY CHARLENE MUHAMMAD African Studies class in merous other institutions monumental, historic Danny Crumble (former womanism introduced she established to benefit testimony of injustices vice-chair, Africana Studies him to Hamer. Black and other poor peo- including harassment, Student Association, CSULB) He felt at home, knew ple of Mississippi; and, beatings, arrests, and the purpose then, met • She made inter- eviction, before the among other things, said Karenga, and started to national headlines with Credentials Committee, Akili. “Find the Fannie excel, he shared. her testimony at the 1964 Democratic National Lou Hamer in yourselves “I found out about Democratic National Con- Convention in 1964. … She is there,” he Fannie Lou Hamer, vention before the creden- “All of this is on encouraged. and how she used tials committee, where she account of we want to Farrell emphasized the the obstructions of It is with the saddest city youths. The volun- challenged the seating of register, to become first- importance of the everyday voting and that unfair regret that we announce teers stayed with the aims the all-White segregated class citizens. And if the working man, woman, and process, and it fueled the death of Helen Ramey, of the Center’s mission to Mississippi delegation and Freedom Democratic community organizations her resistance with the on September 29, 2017 make sure each enrolled exposed the racist brutality Party is not seated now, I and churches as support struggle. And I knew if in Los Angeles, CA. In youth was equipped with and hypocrisy of America question America. Is this for Hamer and the Civil I gave up in that moment, 1969, she founded and reading, writing, and math to the world. America, the land of the Rights Movement. They in that first semester, became the Executive skills. After a mental, free and the home of the were the grassroots, from how many people were Director of the Remedial Family and Friends physical and spirit-filled brave, where we have to Mississippi to Los Angeles, looking at me to succeed, Reading and Learning whose lives Helen touched opening, with African sleep with our telephones ready to receive and and to be a catalyst,” Center a non-profit en- are invited to the Memori- drumming, and song, off the hooks because our welcome a heroine, he said. Crumble stated. tity in Los Angeles, CA. al Services from 11a.m. to Tembo and Tulivu Jadi (Us lives be threatened daily, Smart said Hamer is Guests were treated For nearly 44 years, she 12p.m. on Saturday, Octo- co-vice chairs) proceeded because we want to live as where Christendom meets to a mini preview of the mentored many students ber 14, 2017 at House of with a traditional African decent human beings, in consciousness and praise new Fannie Lou Hamer and recruited dedicated Winston Mortuary, 9501 ceremony honoring America,” said Farrow, as meets politics. She asked documentary, and invited professional volunteers to South Vermont Avenue, ancestors. Tembo asked she channeled Hamer. celebrants to bring Hamer to return for an entire tutor neighborhood inner Los Angeles, CA 90044. what would Hamer say “Hamer’s contribution alive by supporting a new viewing on Oct. 15. about today’s struggles, to us is her courage,” campaign to help secure

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you. respond within 30 days. Read name changes described with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section Velma W. Union, 3314 W. If you do not file your the information below. above must file a written Angeles on October 2, 2017 17913 of the Business and Manchester Ave, Inglewood, CIVIL Response on time, the court You have 30 CALENDAR objection that includes the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the CA 90305 may make orders affecting DAYS after this summons and reasons for the objection at Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false This business is conducted your marriage or domestic legal papers are served on least two court days before 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor by: An Individual partnership, your property, you to file a written response the matter is scheduled to Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and custody of your children. at this court and have a copy be heard and must appear at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars transact business under the FOR CHANGE OF NAME You may be ordered to pay served on the plaintiff. A letter at the hearing to show cause the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). fictitious business name or Case No. YS030077 support and attorney fees and or phone call will not protect why the petition should not be in the office of the County S/ Andrea Owens, Owner names listed above on N/A Superior Court of California, costs. you. Your written response granted. If no written objection Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed I declare that all information County of Los Angeles For legal advice, contact a must be in proper legal form is timely filed, the court may in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and Petition of: Nechele Nneka lawyer immediately. Get if you want the court to hear grant the petition without a 17920, where it expires Angeles on September 26, correct. (A registrant who COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES Gay for Change of Name help finding a lawyer at the your case. There may be hearing. 40 days after any change 2017 declares as true any material TO ALL INTERESTED California Courts Online Self- a court form that you can Notice of Hearing: in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section PERSONS: Help Center (www.courts. use for your response. You Date: Nov 01 2017, Time: statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Petitioner Nechele Nneka ca.gov/selfhelp), at the can find these court forms 1:30 P.M., Dept.: C, Room: 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Gay filed a petition with this California Legal Services and more information at the 312 in the residence address of Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false court for a decree changing website (www.lawhelpca.org), California Courts Online Self- The address of the court is a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor names as follows: or by contacting your local Help Center (www.courtinfo. 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to Nechele Nneka Gay to county bar association. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county CA 90650 Statement must be filed in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars Nechele Clara Hammock Tiene 30 días de calendario law library, or the courthouse A copy of this Order to Show before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). The Court orders that all después de haber recibido la nearest you. If you cannot pay Cause shall be published at January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Velma W. Union, Owner persons interested in this entrega legal de esta Citación the filing fee, ask the court least once each week for four Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires This statement was filed matter appear before this y Petición para presentar clerk for a fee waiver form. If successive weeks prior to must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los court at the hearing indicated una Respuesta (formulario you do not file your response the date set for hearing on Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Angeles on September 20, below to show cause, if any, FL-120) ante la corte y on time, you may lose the the petition in the following The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section 2017 why the petition for change of efectuar la entrega legal de case by default, and your newspaper of general does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with name should not be granted. una copia al demandante. wages, money, and property circulation, printed in this the use in this state of a in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Any person objecting to the Una carta o llamada telefónica may be taken without further county: Los Angeles Sentinel Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name name changes described o una audiencia de la corte no warning from the court. Date: Aug 28 2017 in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires above must file a written basta para protegerlo. There are other legal Margaret M. Bernal another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed at the end of five years from objection that includes the Si no presenta su Respuesta requirements. You may Judge of the Superior Court or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed reasons for the objection at a tiempo, la corte puede want to call an attorney right 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/17 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County least two court days before dar órdenes que afecten su away. If you do not know an CNS-3051298# Professions Code). Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided the matter is scheduled to matrimonio o pareja de hecho, attorney, you may want to call LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Original must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section be heard and must appear sus bienes y la custodia de an attorney referral service. If 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires at the hearing to show cause sus hijos. La corte también you cannot afford an attorney, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE CNS-3060141# The filing of this statement 40 days after any change why the petition should not be le puede ordenar que pague you may be eligible for free FOR CHANGE OF NAME LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the granted. If no written objection manutención, y honorarios y legal services from a nonprofit Case No. BS170710 the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section is timely filed, the court may costos legales. legal services program. You Superior Court of California, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change grant the petition without a Para asesoramiento legal, can locate these nonprofit County of Los Angeles NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of in the residence address of hearing. póngase en contacto de groups at the California Petition of: Jennifer Wanshan File No. 2017273279 another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new Notice of Hearing: inmediato con un abogado. Legal Services Web site Yu for Change of Name The following person(s) is or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Date: 2/23/18, Time: 8:30 Puede obtener información (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), TO ALL INTERESTED (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed a.m, Dept.: M, Room: 350 para encontrar un abogado the California Courts Online PERSONS: D&J Designs, 3740 Santa Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective The address of the court is en el Centro de Ayuda de Self-Help Center (www. Petitioner Jennifer Wanshan Rosalia Dr. #303, Los Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 825 Maple Ave., Torrance CA las Cortes de California courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or Yu filed a petition with this Angeles, CA 90008, County 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/17 Business Name Statement 90503 (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en by contacting your local court court for a decree changing of LA CNS-3057990# must be accompanied by the A copy of this Order to Show el sitio web de los Servicios or county bar association. names as follows: Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. Cause shall be published at Legales de California (www. NOTE: The court has a Jennifer Wanshan Yu to Dayna Kelly, 3740 Santa The filing of this statement least once each week for four lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose statutory lien for waived fees Jennifer Yu Tang Rosalia Dr. #303, Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize successive weeks prior to en contacto con el colegio de and costs on any settlement The Court orders that all Angeles, CA 90008 NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a the date set for hearing on abogados de su condado. or arbitration award of persons interested in this This business is conducted File No. 2017269052 Fictitious Business Name the petition in the following NOTICE—RESTRAINING $10,000 or more in a civil matter appear before this by: an individual The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of newspaper of general ORDERS ARE ON PAGE case. The court’s lien must court at the hearing indicated The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, circulation, printed in this 2: These restraining orders be paid before the court will below to show cause, if any, to transact business under The Frampton Group, 3704 or common law (See Section county: Los Angeles Sentinel are effective against both dismiss the case. why the petition for change of the fictitious business name West 63rd Street, Los 14411 et seq., Business and Date: Oct. 6, 2017 spouses or domestic partners ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. name should not be granted. or names listed above on Angeles CA 90043, County Professions Code). ERIC C. TAYLOR until the petition is dismissed, Si no responde dentro de 30 Any person objecting to the 06/2010 of LA; Mailing Address: Original Judge of the Superior Court a judgment is entered, días, la corte puede decidir name changes described I declare that all information Articles of Incorporation or 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/17 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 or the court makes further en su contra sin escuchar su above must file a written in this statement is true and Organization Number: AI CNS-3055682# CNS-3060346# orders. They are enforceable versión. Lea la información a objection that includes the correct. (A registrant who #ON: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL anywhere in California by any continuación. reasons for the objection at declares as true any material Registered owner(s): law enforcement officer who Tiene 30 DÍAS DE least two court days before matter pursuant to Section Chanel Frampton, 3411 NOTICE TO BIRTH FATHER has received or seen a copy CALENDARIO después the matter is scheduled to 17913 of the Business and Grande Vista Parkway, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ARIZONA REVISED of them. de que le entreguen esta be heard and must appear Professions code that the Riverside CA 92503 NAME STATEMENT STATUTE §8-106(G) AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES citación y papeles legales at the hearing to show cause registrant knows to be false This business is conducted File No. 2017272524 DE RESTRICCIÓN SE para presentar una respuesta why the petition should not be is guilty of a misdemeanor by: an Individual The following person(s) is ENCUENTRAN EN LA por escrito en esta corte y granted. If no written objection punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: TO: DILLON (LAST NAME PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de hacer que se entregue una is timely filed, the court may exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under JOC Media & Entertainment, UNKNOWN), KYLE (LAST restricción están en vigencia copia al demandante. Una grant the petition without a ($1,000)). the fictitious business name 330 W. Queen Street Apt. NAME UNKNOWN), AND en cuanto a ambos cónyuges carta o una llamada telefónica hearing. S/ Dayna Kelly, Owner or names listed above on 6, Inglewood CA 90301, ANY AND ALL JOHN DOE(S) o miembros de la pareja de no lo protegen. Su respuesta Notice of Hearing: This statement was filed 08/2017 County of LA hecho hasta que se despida por escrito tiene que estar Date: Nov 28 2017, Time: with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information Registered owner(s): la petición, se emita un fallo en formato legal correcto 10:00 AM, Dept.: 44, Room: Angeles on September 22, in this statement is true and Justin O. Cooper, 330 Pursuant to A.R.S. o la corte dé otras órdenes. si desea que procesen su 418 2017 correct. (A registrant who W. Queen Street Apt. 6, §8-106(G), notice is given Cualquier agencia del orden caso en la corte. Es posible The address of the court is NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material Inglewood CA 90301 to DILLON (LAST NAME público que haya recibido que haya un formulario que 111 North Hill Street, Los Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted UNKNOWN), KYLE (LAST o visto una copia de estas usted pueda usar para su Angeles, CA 90012 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and by: an individual NAME UNKNOWN), AND órdenes puede hacerlas respuesta. Puede encontrar A copy of this Order to Show Statement generally expires Professions code that the The registrant commenced to ANY AND ALL JOHN DOE(S) acatar en cualquier lugar de estos formularios de la corte y Cause shall be published at at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false transact business under the that you have been identified California. más información en el Centro least once each week for four the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor fictitious business name or by SAMANTHA JANDA, of FEE WAIVER: If you cannot de Ayuda de las Cortes de successive weeks prior to in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to names listed above on N/A Ajo, Arizona, as the potential pay the filing fee, ask the clerk California (www.sucorte. the date set for hearing on Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information father(s) of Not Named Janda, for a fee waiver form. The ca.gov), en la biblioteca de the petition in the following in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). in this statement is true and (a.k.a. Baby Girl Janda), court may order you to pay leyes de su condado o en newspaper of general 17920, where it expires S/ Chanel Frampton, Owner correct. (A registrant who (a.k.a. BabyGSamantha back all or part of the fees and la corte que le quede más circulation, printed in this 40 days after any change This statement was filed declares as true any material Janda), born on September costs that the court waived for cerca. Si no puede pagar county: L.A. Sentinel in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section 30, 2017. you or the other party. la cuota de presentación, Date: Aug 25 2017 statement pursuant to Section Angeles on September 20, 17913 of the Business and You, DILLON (LAST NAME EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: pida al secretario de la corte Edward B. Moreton, Jr 17913 other than a change 2017 Professions code that the UNKNOWN), KYLE (LAST Judge of the Superior Court in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false Si no puede pagar la cuota que le dé un formulario de 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/17 NAME UNKNOWN), AND de presentación, pida al exención de pago de cuotas. a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3051295# Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to ANY AND ALL JOHN DOE(S), secretario un formulario de Si no presenta su respuesta LOS ANGELES SENTINEL have been named as the exención de cuotas. La corte a tiempo, puede perder el Statement must be filed Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars potential biological father(s) puede ordenar que usted caso por incumplimiento y before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from ($1,000)). of this child. You are informed pague, ya sea en parte o por la corte le podrá quitar su January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed S/ Justin O. Cooper, Owner of the following: completo, las cuotas y costos sueldo, dinero y bienes sin Business Name Statement in the office of the County This statement was filed 1. The natural mother, de la corte previamente más advertencia. FICTITIOUS must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los SAMANTHA JANDA, is exentos a petición de usted o Hay otros requisitos legales. Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on September 22, planning to place her child de la otra parte. Es recomendable que llame a BUSINESS The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires 2017 for adoption through Adoption 1. The name and address un abogado inmediatamente. NAMES does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with Choices of Arizona. of the court are (El nombre Si no conoce a un abogado, the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section 2. Under Arizona law, A.R.S. y dirección de la corte son): puede llamar a un servicio de Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name §8-106 and A.R.S. §8-107 Superior Court of California, remisión a abogados. Si no in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires you have the right, if you are another under Federal, State, in the residence address of at the end of five years from County of Los Angeles, puede pagar a un abogado, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the biological father of this Michael D. Antonovich es posible que cumpla con or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed child, to consent or withhold NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Antelope Valley Courthouse, los requisitos para obtener File No. 2017286635 your consent to the proposed 42011 4th Street West, servicios legales gratuitos Professions Code). Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided adoption. The following person(s) is Original before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section Lancaster, CA 93534-7182 de un programa de servicios (are) doing business as: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 3. Your written consent to the 2. The name, address, and legales sin fines de lucro. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires AH’St The After Hour Snack CNS-3060136# Business Name Statement 40 days after any change adoption is irrevocable once telephone number of the Puede encontrar estos LOS ANGELES SENTINEL you sign it. Truck, 4010 West Blvd. Unit must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the petitioner’s attorney, or the grupos sin fines de lucro C, Los Angeles, CA 90008, 4. You have the right to seek petitioner without an attorney, en el sitio web de California Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change custody of the child. are: (El nombre, dirección Legal Services, (www. NAME STATEMENT 5. In the event that you Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize in the residence address of y número de teléfono del lawhelpcalifornia.org), en Dafney Ann Antoine, 4010 File No. 2017274812 wish to assert parental abogado del demandante, o el Centro de Ayuda de las the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new West Blvd. Unit C, Los The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name rights to the child described del demandante si no tiene Cortes de California, (www. (are) doing business as: above, and/or if you wish to Angeles, CA 90008 in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed abogado, son): JACQUELINE sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose This business is conducted Reachers United, 14005 withhold your consent to the MEDINA, 4560 Elwood Ave., en contacto con la corte o el another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective by: an individual Kornblum Ave., Apt 209, or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious proposed adoption plan, your Palmdale CA 93552; (661) colegio de abogados locales. Hawthorne, CA 90250, obligations are as follows: The registrant commenced to 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 878-8196 AVISO: Por ley, la corte transact business under the County of LA A. If paternity has not been Date (Fecha): May 10 2017 tiene derecho a reclamar las Professions Code). must be accompanied by the fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): Original Affidavit of Identity form. established, you must initiate Sherri R. Carter, Clerk, by cuotas y los costos exentos Ronisha Hayden, 14005 a paternity action pursuant to names listed above on N/A 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/17 The filing of this statement (Secretario, por) Gerardo por imponer un gravamen I declare that all information Kornblum Ave., Apt 209, CNS-3055814# title 25, chapter 6, article 1, Villarreal, Deputy (Asistente) sobre cualquier recuperación does not of itself authorize in this statement is true and Hawthorne, CA 90250 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a and serve upon the mother [SEAL] de $10,000 ó más de valor This business is conducted the paternity action within correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 recibida mediante un acuerdo declares as true any material by: an Individual thirty (30) days of completion CNS-3059488# in violation of the rights of o una concesión de arbitraje matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of service of this Notice. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL en un caso de derecho civil. another under Federal, State, 17913 of the Business and to transact business under NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section B. You have the obligation to Tiene que pagar el gravamen the fictitious business name File No. 2017268947 proceed to judgment in the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Professions code that the 14411 et seq., Business and de la corte antes de que la registrant knows to be false or names listed above on The following person(s) is paternity action. FOR CHANGE OF NAME corte pueda desechar el caso. Professions Code). Case No. TS020976 is guilty of a misdemeanor 09/2017 (are) doing business as: Original 7. Once paternity is The name and address I declare that all information Arthurautos, 4842 Coliseum established, you must begin Superior Court of California, punishable by a fine not to 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/17 of the court is (El nombre exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and St. Apt 5, Los Angeles, CA CNS-3055679# providing financial support for County of Los Angeles y dirección de la corte es): Petition of: Anthony Burell ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who 90016, County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the child, and if paternity is LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR declares as true any material Registered owner(s): not established until after the Jackson for Change of Name S/ Dafney Ann Antoine, COURT - STANLEY MOSK Owner matter pursuant to Section Christian Staine, 4842 child is born, you may be TO ALL INTERESTED COURTHOUSE, 111 North PERSONS: This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Coliseum St. Apt 5, Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS responsible for past support. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90016, CA NAME STATEMENT [A.R.S. §25-809(A)] Petitioner Anthony Burell with the County Clerk of Los 90012 Angeles on October 4, 2017 registrant knows to be false This business is conducted File No. 2017264954 8. If you do not file a paternity Jackson filed a petition The name, address, with this court for a decree NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor by: an individual The following person(s) is action and do not serve upon and telephone number punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: the mother your paternity changing names as follows: Subdivision (a) of Section of plaintiff’s attorney, or 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under Hair Sox By Annie, 2947 action within thirty (30) days Anthony Burrell Jackson to plaintiff without an attorney, Anthony Burell Covington Statement generally expires ($1,000)). the fictitious business name Vineyard Ave, Los Angeles after completion of service is (El nombre, la dirección S/ Ronisha Hayden, Owner or names listed above on CA 90016, County of LA of this Notice and proceed The Court orders that all at the end of five years from y el número de teléfono del the date on which it was filed This statement was filed 09/2017 Registered owner(s): to judgment in the paternity persons interested in this abogado del demandante, matter appear before this in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information Annie R. Smith, 2947 action, you are barred from o del demandante que no Angeles on September 25, in this statement is true and Vineyard Ave, Los Angeles bringing or maintaining any court at the hearing indicated Clerk, except, as provided tiene abogado, es): BRAD in Subdivision (b) of Section 2017 correct. (A registrant who CA 90016 action to assert any interest below to show cause, if any, A. MOKRI, SBN: 208213, why the petition for change of 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material This business is conducted in the child. LAW OFFICES OF MOKRI & Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section by: an individual 9. The Indian Child Welfare name should not be granted. 40 days after any change ASSOCIATES, 1851 E. First in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced Act may supersede the Any person objecting to the Street, Suite 900, Santa Ana, name changes described statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires Professions code that the to transact business under Arizona Revised Statutes California 92705 (714) 619- at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name regarding this adoption and above must file a written 17913 other than a change 9395 in the residence address of the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on paternity, if applicable to this objection that includes the DATE (Fecha): Dec 14 2016 reasons for the objection at a registered owner. A new in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to 01/2011 adoption. SHERRI R. CARTER, Clerk Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information 10. For purposes of service least two court days before Fictitious Business Name (Secretario), by Charlie L. Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). in this statement is true and of a paternity action, service the matter is scheduled to Coleman, Deputy (Adjunto) be heard and must appear before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires S/ Christian Staine, Owner correct. (A registrant who may be made on the (SEAL) 40 days after any change This statement was filed declares as true any material mother by serving Adoption at the hearing to show cause January 1, 2014, the Fictitious AMENDMENT TO Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section Choices of Arizona, c/o Philip why the petition should not be COMPLAINT granted. If no written objection must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Angeles on September 20, 17913 of the Business and (Jay) McCarthy, Jr., Esq., (Fictitious / Incorrect Name) 17913 other than a change 2017 Professions code that the McCarthyWeston, PLLC, 508 is timely filed, the court may Affidavit of Identity form. FICTITIOUS NAME The filing of this statement in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false North Humphreys Street, grant the petition without a Upon the filing of the hearing. does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Flagstaff, Arizona 86001. complaint, the plaintiff, being Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to 11. THIS IS A LEGAL Notice of Hearing: the use in this state of a ignorant of the true name of Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars NOTICE. YOU MAY Date: Nov. 09, 2017, Time: the defendant and having 8:30 AM, Dept.: A, Room: 904 in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from ($1,000)). WISH TO CONTACT AN designated the defendant in January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed S/ Annie R. Smith, Owner ATTORNEY TO ASSIST YOU The address of the court another under Federal, State, the complaint by the fictitious or common law (See Section Business Name Statement in the office of the County This statement was filed IN RESPONDING TO THIS is 200 W Compton Blvd., name of: Compton, CA 90220 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los NOTICE. FICTITIOU NAME Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on September 15, You may obtain further A copy of this Order to Show Professions Code). DOE 1 and having discovered Original The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires 2017 information by contacting Cause shall be published at the true name of the defendant least once each week for four 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with Philip (Jay) McCarthy, Jr., to be: CNS-3060144# the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section McCarthyWeston, PLLC, 508 successive weeks prior to TRUE NAME LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date set for hearing on Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name North Humphreys Street, MAHIN KARIMI HAKAK in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires Flagstaff, Arizona 86001, the petition in the following amends the complaint by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS newspaper of general another under Federal, State, in the residence address of at the end of five years from telephone number (928) 779- substituting the true name for NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed 4252. circulation, printed in this the fictitious name wherever it File No. 2017282918 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 county: LA Sentinel 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County appears in the complaint. The following person(s) is Professions Code). Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided CNS-3060168# Date: 9-29-2017 (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Date: May 12, 2017 Original before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section BRIAN S. CURREY /s/ BRAD A. MOKRI Murch, 3823 Wisconsin St. 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/17 Judge of the Superior Court January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/17 1, Los Angeles, CA 90037, CNS-3057997# Business Name Statement 40 days after any change SUMMONS (Family Law) 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/17 CNS-3051905# County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CITACIÓN (Derecho CNS-3058013# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section familiar) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO Miesha Karim-Polk, 3823 The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Wisconsin St., 1, Los Angeles, NAME STATEMENT DE CASO): MD051309 SUMMONS FOR CHANGE OF NAME does not of itself authorize in the residence address of (CITACION JUDICIAL) CA 90037 File No. 2017275230 the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new NOTICE TO RESPONDENT Case No. VS030634 This business is conducted The following person(s) is (Name): AVISO AL CASE NUMBER (Número del Superior Court of California, Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Caso): by: an Individual (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed DEMANDADO (Nombre): County of Los Angeles The registrant commenced D. Owens Trucking, 811 E HOMAR MEDINA BC643931 Petition of: Nery Silverio for another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective NOTICE TO DEFENDANT to transact business under 118th Pl. Los Angeles, CA or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious You have been sued. Read Change of Name 90059, County of LA the information below and on (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): the fictitious business name 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement TO ALL INTERESTED or names listed above on Registered owner(s): the next page. VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC., PERSONS: Professions Code). must be accompanied by the a California Corporation; 10/2017 David Owens, 811 E 118th Pl. Original Affidavit of Identity form. Lo han demandado. Lea la Petitioner Nery Silverio filed Los Angeles, CA 90059; CA información a continuación y TIME WARNER CABLE INC., I declare that all information 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/17 The filing of this statement a petition with this court for in this statement is true and Andrea Owens, 811 E 118th CNS-3055703# en la página siguiente. a California Corporation; a decree changing names as does not of itself authorize and DOES 1 through 100, correct. (A registrant who Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90059 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Petitioner’s name is: follows: declares as true any material This business is conducted Nombre del demandante: inclusive Madeline Gisselle Perusqula Fictitious Business Name YOU ARE BEING SUED matter pursuant to Section by: a Married Couple FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of JACQUELINE MEDINA to Madeline Gisselle Silverio The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT You have BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ 17913 of the Business and another under Federal, State, 30 calendar days The Court orders that all Professions code that the to transact business under File No. 2017268491 after this Summons and DEMANDANDO EL persons interested in this or common law (See Section DEMANDANTE): FAEGHEH registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Petition are served on you to matter appear before this or names listed above on (are) doing business as: file a Response (form FL-120) ATASHIN, an individual, is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). court at the hearing indicated punishable by a fine not to 09/2017 The Lord’s Church at the court and have a copy NOTICE! You have been below to show cause, if any, Original sued. The court may decide exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information International 2.0, 3314 W. 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/17 served on the petitioner. A why the petition for change of in this statement is true and Manchester Ave, Inglewood, letter, phone call, or court against you without your ($1,000)). CNS-3055672# name should not be granted. correct. (A registrant who CA 90305, County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL appearance will not protect being heard unless you S/ Miesha Karim-Polk, Owner Any person objecting to the This statement was filed declares as true any material Registered owner(s): A-6A-14 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL CLASSIFIED/NEWS NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY OCTOBER 12, 2017 9, 2014

By Kimberlee Buck office, alcohol, and -topi the party. Of the 36 people not the one Jenkins' body Staff Writer ramate intoxication, a pre- identified, police have in- was found in. Martin’s at- scription drug used to treat terviewed 30, but are still torneys go on to say that, After the death of epilepsy were also listed as looking for the other six. although they’ve been 19-year-old Kenneka Jen- contributing factors to her After the medical ex- provided most of the hotel kins, who was found dead death. However, Jenkins’ aminer’s office released the security footage, no videos inside a walk-in hotel freez- family said she was not cause of death, attorneys from the other two cameras er at the Crowne Plaza ho- prescribed topiramate. for the mother of Jenkins, have been given to them; tel in Chicago, conspiracy Topiramate, can cause Tereasa Martin, filed an specifically, the one near theories began to develop dizziness, impaired memo- emergency petition to pre- the upstairs abandoned claiming Jenkins had been ry, impaired concentration, serve all surveillance re- kitchen and the outside attacked, raped, murdered, poor coordination, confu- cordings taken within the lower level functioning or locked inside the hotel sion and impaired judge- hotel prior to the time Jen- kitchen. freezer by a friend or hotel ment, according to the kins was found dead. The “As we previously as- staff. As a result, national medical examiner’s office. filing also asks the hotel to sured the family’s attorney, protests began to take-off Tests conducted by the provide a schedule of any we will preserve all the asking authorities to re- medical examiner’s of- employees and indepen- evidence they requested, lease surveillance footage fice show the teen’s blood dent contractors who were including video record- of the young adult walking alcohol level was 0.112. COURTESY PHOTO at the hotel from Septem- ings and documents,” said into the freezer and locking Jenkins was also tested for Kenneka Jenkins ber 8 through the 10. the Crowne Plaza Hotel in herself inside. However, no “date rape” drugs rohypnol Although no lawsuit a statement. “In fact, we such footage exists. and ketamine. Both tests another person in the vicin- nal trauma due to physical has been filed, Martin’s at- have already done so.” Recently, the Cook came back negative. ity of the kitchen with the abuse.” torneys say that the hotel Although Jenkins death County medical examin- “There is no evidence, decedent and there is no During the investiga- employees knew that there has been ruled an accident, er’s office was able to lay per the police investiga- evidence of an altercation tion, Rosemont Police re- were underage attendees at some questions still remain to rest all conspiracy theo- tion, that Ms. Jenkins was or interaction with another leased a statement saying the party, that was funded unanswered. Rosemont ries after ruling Jenkins’ forced to consume the al- individual in the time im- that they conducted 44 by a stolen credit card. Ac- Police are still considering death as an accident caused cohol or the drug,” said the mediately prior to demise. interviews and identified cording to the motion, the the case an “ongoing death by hypothermia. According medical examiner’s office. There was no other evi- 36 people, who were in hotel’s walk-in freezers are investigation.” to the medical examiner’s “There is no evidence of dence of external or inter- the hotel room the night of equipped with padlock, but

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Derrick Smith Transitional (are) doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County of Los Angeles file at the LACMTA Office of NAME STATEMENT Housing, 4110 Don Mariano (1) Bail Money Publishing, NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Registered owner(s): Procurement, One Gateway File No. 2017266709 Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008, (2) Bail Money Records, File No. 2017239505 File No. 2017260628 Walter Goode, 1994 W. Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, The following person(s) is County of LA; Mailing 3422 Wellington Rd., Los The following person(s) is The following person(s) is Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, 90012 (9th Floor). (are) doing business as: Address: 4110 Don Mariano Angeles, CA 90016, County (are) doing business as: (are) doing business as: CA 90018 Elegantly Shaded, 9924 Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008 of LA JL Mobile Notary Services, LR Auto Repair, 12600 S. This business is conducted Flora Vista St. Apt 29, Registered owner(s): Registered owner(s): 4067 S. Cloverdale Ave., Los Main St., Los Angeles, CA by: An Individual All Bids must be submitted Bellflower, CA 90706, Derrick Smith, 4110 Don John Victor Hoskins, 3422 Angeles, CA 90008, County 90061, County of LA The registrant commenced to to Metro, and be filed at the County of LA Mariano Dr, Los Angeles, CA Wellington Rd., Los Angeles, of LA; Mailing address: PO Registered owner(s): transact business under the reception desk of the Office Registered owner(s): 90008 CA 90016 Box 561607, Los Angeles, CA Charles Yoakum, 12600 S. fictitious business name or of Material on or before Estelle Maria Peterson Ezell, This business is conducted Jeremiah Jamal Melton, 3422 90056 Main St., Los Angeles, CA names listed above on N/A 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, 9924 Flora Vista St. Apt 29, by: An Individual Wellington Rd., Los Angeles, Registered owner(s): 90061 I declare that all information November 9, 2017 Pacific Bellflower, CA 90706 The registrant commenced CA 90016 Lenay A Maull, 4067 S. This business is conducted in this statement is true and Time, at which time bids will This business is conducted to transact business under This business is conducted Cloverdale Ave., Los Angeles, by: an Individual correct. (A registrant who be opened and publicly read. by: an individual the fictitious business name by: a General Partnership CA 90008 The registrant commenced to declares as true any material Bids received later than the The registrant commenced or names listed above on The registrant commenced This business is conducted transact business under the matter pursuant to Section above date and time will be to transact business under 08/2014 to transact business under by: an individual fictitious business name or 17913 of the Business and rejected and returned to the the fictitious business name I declare that all information the fictitious business name The registrant commenced names listed above on n/a Professions code that the bidder unopened. Each bid or names listed above on in this statement is true and or names listed above on to transact business under I declare that all information registrant knows to be false must be sealed and marked 08/2017 correct. (A registrant who 09/2017 the fictitious business name in this statement is true and is guilty of a misdemeanor Bid No. OP47489. I declare that all information declares as true any material I declare that all information or names listed above on correct. (A registrant who punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and matter pursuant to Section in this statement is true and 08/2017 declares as true any material exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who 17913 of the Business and correct. (A registrant who I declare that all information matter pursuant to Section ($1,000)). Bid specifications will be declares as true any material Professions code that the declares as true any material in this statement is true and 17913 of the Business and S/ Walter Goode, Owner available as of Friday July matter pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false matter pursuant to Section correct. (A registrant who Professions code that the This statement was filed 7, 2017 via the website at 17913 of the Business and is guilty of a misdemeanor 17913 of the Business and declares as true any material registrant knows to be false with the County Clerk of Los www.metro.net. You may also Professions code that the punishable by a fine not to Professions code that the matter pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Angeles on September 14, obtain Bid specifications by registrant knows to be false exceed one thousand dollars registrant knows to be false 17913 of the Business and punishable by a fine not to 2017 calling the PROCUREMENT is guilty of a misdemeanor ($1,000)). is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions code that the exceed one thousand dollars NOTICE-In accordance with RECEPTION DESK (9th punishable by a fine not to S/ Derrick Smith, Owner punishable by a fine not to registrant knows to be false ($1,000)). Subdivision (a) of Section Floor) at (213) 922-1037, or exceed one thousand dollars This statement was filed exceed one thousand dollars is guilty of a misdemeanor S/ Charles Yoakum, Owner 17920, a Fictitious Name via Fax at (213) 922-1004. ($1,000)). with the County Clerk of Los ($1,000)). punishable by a fine not to This statement was filed Statement generally expires 10/12/17 S/ Estelle Maria Peterson Angeles on September 18, S/ John Victor Hoskins, exceed one thousand dollars with the County Clerk of Los at the end of five years from CNS-3059301# Ezell, Owner 2017 Partner ($1,000)). Angeles on September 13, the date on which it was filed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This statement was filed NOTICE-In accordance with This statement was filed S/ Lenay A Maull, Owner 2017 in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los Subdivision (a) of Section with the County Clerk of Los This statement was filed NOTICE-In accordance with Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES COUNTY Angeles on September 18, 17920, a Fictitious Name Angeles on September 18, with the County Clerk of Los Subdivision (a) of Section in Subdivision (b) of Section METROPOLITAN 2017 Statement generally expires 2017 Angeles on August 28, 2017 17920, a Fictitious Name 17920, where it expires TRANSPORTATION NOTICE-In accordance with at the end of five years from NOTICE-In accordance with NOTICE-In accordance with Statement generally expires 40 days after any change AUTHORITY (METRO) Subdivision (a) of Section the date on which it was filed Subdivision (a) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section at the end of five years from in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name 17920, a Fictitious Name the date on which it was filed statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires Clerk, except, as provided Statement generally expires Statement generally expires in the office of the County 17913 other than a change Metro will receive Bids for at the end of five years from in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from at the end of five years from Clerk, except, as provided in the residence address of Invitation for Bids (IFB) the date on which it was filed 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed the date on which it was filed in Subdivision (b) of Section a registered owner. A new No. OP36847-2 to procure in the office of the County 40 days after any change in the office of the County in the office of the County 17920, where it expires Fictitious Business Name six (6) Uninterruptible Clerk, except, as provided in the facts set forth in the Clerk, except, as provided Clerk, except, as provided 40 days after any change Statement must be filed Power Supply Batteries in Subdivision (b) of Section statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section in Subdivision (b) of Section in the facts set forth in the before the expiration. Effective per specifications on file 17920, where it expires 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires 17920, where it expires statement pursuant to Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the LACMTA Office of 40 days after any change in the residence address of 40 days after any change 40 days after any change 17913 other than a change Business Name Statement Procurement, One Gateway in the facts set forth in the a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the in the facts set forth in the in the residence address of must be accompanied by the Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, statement pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section statement pursuant to Section a registered owner. A new Affidavit of Identity form. 90012 (9th Floor). 17913 other than a change Statement must be filed 17913 other than a change 17913 other than a change Fictitious Business Name The filing of this statement in the residence address of before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of in the residence address of Statement must be filed does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new January 1, 2014, the Fictitious a registered owner. A new a registered owner. A new before the expiration. Effective the use in this state of a All Bids must be submitted Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Fictitious Business Name to Metro, and be filed at the Statement must be filed must be accompanied by the Statement must be filed Statement must be filed Business Name Statement in violation of the rights of reception desk of the Office before the expiration. Effective Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective before the expiration. Effective must be accompanied by the another under Federal, State, of Materiel on or before 1:00 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The filing of this statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Affidavit of Identity form. or common law (See Section p.m. on Monday, November Business Name Statement does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement Business Name Statement The filing of this statement 14411 et seq., Business and 13, 2017 Pacific Time, must be accompanied by the the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the must be accompanied by the does not of itself authorize Professions Code). at which time bids will be Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. Affidavit of Identity form. the use in this state of a Amended (New) Filing opened and publicly read. The filing of this statement in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/17 Bids received later than the does not of itself authorize another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize does not of itself authorize in violation of the rights of CNS-3053185# above date and time will be the use in this state of a or common law (See Section the use in this state of a the use in this state of a another under Federal, State, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL rejected and returned to the Fictitious Business Name 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name or common law (See Section bidder unopened. Each bid in violation of the rights of Professions Code). in violation of the rights of in violation of the rights of 14411 et seq., Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be sealed and marked another under Federal, State, Amended (New) Filing another under Federal, State, another under Federal, State, Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT Bid No. OP36847-2. or common law (See Section 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/17 or common law (See Section or common law (See Section Original File No. 2017244828 14411 et seq., Business and CNS-3055648# 14411 et seq., Business and 14411 et seq., Business and 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/17 The following person(s) is Professions Code). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). Professions Code). CNS-3053201# (are) doing business as: Bid specifications will be Original Original Original LOS ANGELES SENTINEL America’s Best and available as of Monday, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Favorite, 6407 10th Ave Apt. 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/17 NAME STATEMENT 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/17 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/17 October 09, 2017, via the CNS-3055660# CNS-3054326# CNS-3053225# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 16, Los Angeles, CA 90043, website at www.metro. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL File No. 2017266363 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NAME STATEMENT County of Los Angeles The following person(s) is net. You may also obtain File No. 2017 254105 Registered owner(s): Bid specifications by calling FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (are) doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) is Rolando Grandez, 6407 10th AJE Investment Club, the PROCUREMENT NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT (are) doing business as: Ave Apt. 16, Los Angeles, CA RECEPTION DESK (9th File No. 2017260779 1237 Flower St Suite 8, NAME STATEMENT File No. 2017252363 Shining Starr, 3744 90043; CA Inglewood CA 90301, County Floor) at (213) 922-1037, or The following person(s) is File No. 2017248954 The following person(s) is Cimarron Street, Los This business is conducted via Fax at (213) 922-2637. (are) doing business as: of LA; Mailing Address: P.O. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Angeles, CA 90018, County by: An Individual Box 6200, Beverly Hills CA 10/12/17 1. Chief Puff N Stuff Smoke (are) doing business as: Next Move Mental Health of LA The registrant commenced CNS-3057583# Shop@ Mini Mart, 2. Chief 90212 1. Phil J Clothing Co., 2. Agency, Inc. 14717 Registered owner(s): to transact business under LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Puff N Stuff Smoke Shop @ Registered owner(s): Lion Transport LLC, 3. Hawthorne Blvd. #C, Eric Starr, 3744 Cimarron the fictitious business name Mini Mart, 4271 Crenshaw Alfred Kpekpe, 1237 S Flower Lion Transport, 1007 E. Lawndale, CA 90260, County Street, Los Angeles, CA or names listed above on Blvd., Los Angeles, CA St Suite 8, Inglewood CA Terrace Dr., Long Beach, CA of LA; Mailing Address: P.O. 90018 08/2006 90008, County of LA 90301 90807, County of LA; Mailing Box 642931, Los Angeles, CA This business is conducted I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Olugbemiga Oladokun, Address: 4508 Atlantic Ave., 90064 by: an Individual in this statement is true and LEGAL Maisha Mahdi, 4525 Don 1237 S Flower St Suite 8, #456, Long Beach, CA 90807 Articles of Incorporation or The registrant commenced to correct. (A registrant who Pablo Pl., Los Angeles, CA Inglewood CA 90301 Registered owner(s): Organization Number: AI transact business under the declares as true any material NOTICES 90008 This business is conducted J & P Holdings, LLC, 1007 E. #ON: 3670381 fictitious business name or matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by: a general partnership Terrace Dr., Long Beach, CA Registered owner(s): names listed above on N/A 17913 of the Business and by: an Individual The registrant commenced 90807; CA Next Move Agency, Inc. I declare that all information Professions code that the to transact business under LEGAL NOTICE: Public The registrant commenced to This business is conducted by: 14717 Hawthorne Blvd. #C, in this statement is true and registrant knows to be false attempt to locate former transact business under the the fictitious business name a Limited Liability Company Lawndale, CA 90260, CA correct. (A registrant who is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on tenants residing at 960 W. fictitious business name or The registrant commenced This business is conducted declares as true any material punishable by a fine not to 62nd Pl. Los Angeles, CA names listed above on N/A 11/1996 to transact business under by: a Corporation matter pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information 90044 regarding possible I declare that all information the fictitious business name The registrant commenced to 17913 of the Business and ($1,000)). relocation entitlements. If you in this statement is true and in this statement is true and or names listed above on transact business under the Professions code that the S/ Rolando Grandez, Owner correct. (A registrant who were in occupancy on or after correct. (A registrant who 07/2017 fictitious business name or registrant knows to be false This statement was filed October 2014 please contact: declares as true any material declares as true any material I declare that all information names listed above on N/A is guilty of a misdemeanor with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section Maritsa Garcia, DRA Inc., 510 matter pursuant to Section in this statement is true and I declare that all information punishable by a fine not to Angeles on August 31, 2017 S. La Brea Ave., Inglewood, 17913 of the Business and 17913 of the Business and correct. (A registrant who in this statement is true and exceed one thousand dollars NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the CA 90301. Tel: 310-645-3729 Professions code that the declares as true any material correct. (A registrant who ($1,000)). Subdivision (a) of Section ext.242 registrant knows to be false registrant knows to be false matter pursuant to Section declares as true any material S/ Eric Starr, Owner 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor You have 30 days from the is guilty of a misdemeanor 17913 of the Business and matter pursuant to Section This statement was filed Statement generally expires date of the 1st publication punishable by a fine not to punishable by a fine not to Professions code that the 17913 of the Business and with the County Clerk of Los at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars to respond. This ad exceed one thousand dollars registrant knows to be false Professions code that the Angeles on September 8, the date on which it was filed does not ensure that ($1,000)). ($1,000)). is guilty of a misdemeanor registrant knows to be false 2017 in the office of the County S/ Olugbemiga Oladokun, persons responding will be S/ Maisha Mahdi, Owner punishable by a fine not to is guilty of a misdemeanor NOTICE-In accordance with Clerk, except, as provided compensated in any way. We This statement was filed Partner exceed one thousand dollars punishable by a fine not to Subdivision (a) of Section in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed are searching for the following with the County Clerk of Los ($1,000)). exceed one thousand dollars 17920, a Fictitious Name 17920, where it expires tenants and any others that Angeles on September 13, with the County Clerk of Los S/ Jessika Johnson, Manager ($1,000)). Statement generally expires 40 days after any change Angeles on September 18, were in occupancy on or after 2017 J & P Holdings, LLC S/ Bahbah Makouie, CEO at the end of five years from in the facts set forth in the October 2014: C. Collins NOTICE-In accordance with 2017 This statement was filed Next Move Agency, Inc. the date on which it was filed statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with N. Francis L. Muhammad Subdivision (a) of Section with the County Clerk of Los This statement was filed in the office of the County 17913 other than a change A. Thomas B. Graham B. 17920, a Fictitious Name Subdivision (a) of Section Angeles on September 6, with the County Clerk of Los Clerk, except, as provided in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name Connely V. Wayne W. Chilin Statement generally expires 2017 Angeles on September 7, in Subdivision (b) of Section a registered owner. A new F. Mayorga A. Johnson at the end of five years from Statement generally expires NOTICE-In accordance with 2017 17920, where it expires Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from D. Tobias M. 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BY BRIAN W. C ARTER many others. It was in the “I believe that my writ- Crenshaw&AroundEditor darkest of times in her life ing can be a way of service that Christina found a spark to another human being and This year, Taste of Soul to become an author. She a way to inspire others in (TOS)isshapinguptobea already knew what the focus my community to develop special one as vendors are of her book would be and their innate talents,” said sharing their stories of what she set out to do it. Christina. it took to get to this festival. Christina’s book, Christina and Desaree It wasn’t an easy road to “Scribble”, is about a decided to bring their book begin with for mother and teenage Caribbean-Ameri- to the TOS festival this year. daughter, Desaree and can girl, Clarice, who uses The perfect place to promote Christina Williams—but her superpowers to defend self-esteem and persever- faith arrived. Christina unseen, overlooked and bul- ance through an empower- recounts the road she and lied youth. Clarice travels ing book but there was a her mother have travailed. across Mumbai, India and problem—they couldn’t “I wasn’t supposed to be COURTESY PHOTO the Greater Los Angeles afford a booth. As mercy smart,” said Christina. “My “Scribble” tells the story of area, fighting for good and would have it, a higher mom [Desaree] was mistak- a super-powered young keeping her identity secret. power would step in and lady defending others and COURTESY PHOTO enly placed in special needs “She has the power to take over the situation with a fighting against evil. (Left-to-Right): Taste of Soul vendors, Desaree and Christi- during her primary and sec- create anything, but what kind gesture from another na Williams ondary education. [She] “As I grew up, my Mom her family truly needs,” said TOS vendor. wasn’t special needs, but and I became homeless,” Christina. “I wrote this book “God blessed us with ipate in TOS this year. Settle tive exuberance and God is because her mom kept sign- said Christina. “From eight- in a notebook while sleep- compensation from Mama said that God put something truly good!” said Desaree. ing her up for the classes years-old, my Mom and I ing outside of the Public Sunshine, the proud and special on their heart con- Make sure on October misguidedly, my mom faced moved from evicted apart- Storage on Crenshaw and well-known owner of Mama cerning their booth. 21 you stop by their booth a tough educational barrier.” ments to another, to transi- Coliseum right next to the Sunshine's Treasures on 124 “God put something on and check out the “Scribble” Christina continued, “At tional housings, to shelters, Sentinel in a car.” S Market Street in Los our heart, I’m telling you, it book series. The Williams’ the time of my birth, my to motels and eventually to a Christina explains about Angeles, California,” said was real,” said Settle. “God ladies have a story or as family was superstitious. car.” writing her book, “It Desaree. said ‘I want you to give it to many would agree, a testi- They said that everything Christina recounts her brought me laughter, joy, Mama Sunshine AKA someone and make sure you mony, that will no doubt my mom went through was and her mother being kicked and an escape. My goal is Joya Settle and her business find out who it is and bless inspire and encourage many to prepare her for her own out of a shelter for frequent- bring that to someone else partner, Jesykka Crain were them with that’. at TOS. special needs’ child. It was ing it too much. Their fami- as well. In the middle of my first time TOS vendors who “That’s what it was, that “From my experience, I silly, but they believed it. ly wouldn’t take them in freshmen year of high were planning on bringing was the message and it was learned that I am not what I “They also told my mom during this time and they school, my mom’s tax their haircare products to the real and we [Settle & Crain] have or what people say,” to not save up for college for were forced to endure the return bought me a laptop, festival. Ultimately, life had sat there, we hugged each said Christina. “I realized me because it was a ‘gener- dredges of living on the where I rewrote and revised other plans for the ladies. other, we cried and we said that my situation was a great ational curse’ for most of the streets. Despite all of this, ‘Scribble’ into what it is “I’m natural hair and my ‘ok’. opportunity to grow and women in my family to get Christina claims her aca- today.” store is 365—I’m every day, “We’re not going to do serve—although I wasn’t pregnant early and collect demic growth was unaffect- She started her book at six days a week, what I do,” [TOS], we’re going to give supposed to be smart, I welfare checks.” ed. the age of 12-years-old and said Settle. “I noticed my to somebody else.” decided to be.” Sometimes when our “My mom took me to finished “Scribble” during stress level, what I’m able to Little did Crain and Set- “He is the Great I Am, family means the best, those the library a plethora of her sophomore year. It do as far as juggling every- tle know that their act of the Holy One, and the Most intentions can end up pro- times,” said Christina. “The would undergo editing three thing.” kindness would bless the High God,” said Desaree. ducing the worst. Desaree summer before high school, times during her junior year Settle truly wanted to be Williams’ ladies in a special “He made a way out of no and Christina had their road I read at least fifteen books a and was published in a part of TOS but the way. Desaree shared how way.” cut out for them—and like it week—a total of 175 August. Christina hopes her demands of life were pulling she felt about the turn of “Scribble” book series is or not, they had to walk it. books!” book will help teens her away. Crain was also events, which truly turned available on Amazon. They had each other though Her reading list included through the pressures of busy with her daily routine, out to be a miracle. For more information on as rougher times unfortu- Langston Hughes and Chin- life, mental illness and other so both ladies decided that “Together, my daughter Taste of Soul, please visit nately laid ahead. ua Achebe novels among difficulties. they weren’t going to partic- and I are in a state of evoca- tasteofsoul.org/ Taste of Soul Keeps the Peace, Promotes Unity The rules and regulations have kept this festival a peaceful gathering for 12 years.

BY BRIAN W. C ARTER *Fold up, stand back and regulations are respect- Crenshaw&AroundEditor chairs ONLY ed. The Dos are fun, easy This year, TOS is salut- Taste of Soul (TOS) has and most of TOS Nation ing the amazing legacy of always been about commu- engages in them automati- Motown and its contribu- nity—peace, love and cally every year. Taste of tions to music, entertain- brotherhood as they are the Soul is about meeting each ment and culture. Motown bedrock of this family fes- other over good food, lis- and its artists have been tival. This year, TOS cele- tening to great music and staunch supporters of peace brates 12 years of being the getting information from and love through incredible #1 festival in Los Angeles countless sponsors, ven- music and humanitarian without incident. Taste of dors, community organiza- efforts. Let’s make sure the Soul attendees, affection- tions and city officials. 12th Annual Taste of Soul ately known as TOS Just as there are DOS, send the message out loud Nation, make this festival FILE PHOTO there are DONTs, which is and clear—we are peace, the success it is by keeping hood is fully extended to that allows for an enjoyable where community effort is love and brotherhood. the peace. everyone and everyone is experience. Over the past truly needed and greatly FILE PHOTO “They just have so welcomed. TOS has fea- few years, Taste of Soul has appreciated. The DONTs any kind many vendors—so many tured food vendors, enter- developed a list of DOs and eliminate elements that No littering vendors,” said a TOS tainment and sponsors DONTs for the festival. could be disruptive to the No disrespect of others attendee. “Different cul- from all cultures, truly These requests were care- essence of the festival— No hate or negative tures, different food, differ- reflecting the melting pot fully thought out to contin- peace. So, what should you speech ent variety of entertain- that is California. This is ue to promote Taste of Soul be aware of for Taste of When everyone works ment.” California’s festival, where as a peaceful gathering. Soul: together to keep the rules, it So, what are the Dos DONTs works! TOS Nation is great and Don’ts of Taste of No snakes when it comes to making Soul? Here is the list of No reptiles this festival a success every rules and regulations that No hoverboards year. TOS is going 12 years keep everything safe fun: No pop ups (tents) strong because these rules FILE PHOTO DOs No coolers *Bring plenty of cash No barbecue pits/grills for all the great food! No dogs/cats (only *Make new friends service animals allowed) *Be kind to everyone No tables/chairs (only *Be courteous sand back fold up chairs) *Visit with all the ven- No umbrellas

FILE PHOTO dors & sponsors No wagons *Take lots of selfies No alcoholic beverages This festival is truly for everyone can come out for *Tweet and share pics No glass or metal con- everybody—yes, it cele- an afternoon of good times. & messages tainers brates and honors the best The good times have *Eat, Eat, Eat No metal utensils within the Black communi- been possible because TOS *Dance, sing and have No misc. sharp objects ty but the hand of brother- Nation follows the conduct fun! No blow-up furniture of FILE PHOTO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 www.lasentinel.net B-2

Prayer Hour along with visiting those imprisoned was made unto every man Bishop Samuel L. Crouche, even at age 104. according as he had need. Prelate of Southern Cali- You were the essence Upon being led by the fornia First Jurisdiction. of Matthew 25:35: When I Holy Ghost, in locating Organizer of the first was hungered, ye gave me your grave site it was found Church of God in Christ In- meat: I was thirsty, and to be unmarked, without ternational Women’s Con- ye gave me drink: I was a identification or a name. vention as appointed by the stranger and ye took me in: I knew you were a widow Second International Gen- Naked, and ye clothed me: I with deceased children, eral Supervisor of Women, was sick, and ye visited me, my heart was more than Mother Lillian B. Coffee. I was in prison and ye came moved. Several letters were The Convention took place unto me. sent notifying others of this in Los Angeles, California Mother, you left your situation without avail. in 1951. debt free houses, land and Subsequently with my own Dear Mother and Aunt bank accounts to Southern my retirement pension, I Leatha, I honor you as California First Jurisdic- personally paid for yours soul winners and for your tion for the sole purpose of and Aunt Leatha grave suffering, sacrifices and establishing a Twin Sister headstone with proper visionary gifts to the min- Evangelist Training Center. identification and legacies istry. In essence, you left all inscribed thereon. To Mother (Reatha) you and laid it at the Apostle’s Mother (Reatha) I yet thought more of others than feet. (Acts 4:34-35) Neither miss you and my heart yourself in doing you ne- was there any among them aches but you will have glected your own health for that lacked: for as many your Twin Sister Evangelist the Work of God and the as were possessors of land Training Center. Church, even to the point of or houses sold them, and With much love, your blindness and being wheel- brought the prices of the daughter Missionary Evan- chair bound. You continued things that were sold and gelist Glenna D. Wilson, to help others, with hous- laid them down at the apos- R.N. ing, food, money, clothing, tle’s feet: and distribution

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Pioneers, referred to The twins traveled exten- Department under the as the “Twins”, Leatha sively throughout the Unit- leadership of her broth- and Reatha were commis- ed States. ers, including Bishop Er- sioned by the Founder of Leatha Chapman nest Frederick Morris. Her FILE PHOTO the Church of God in Christ Tucker brothers were pastors, lead- Jeanette Grattan Parker, Ph.D. (COGIC), Bishop Charles October 11, 1900 – ers and founders of church- Some people think By ALEXA KEYES and Carolina Gov. Mark San- Harrison (CH) Mason and December 10, 1976 es in the Pentecostal Move- leaders of double lives SARAH PARNASS (@ ford told his staff he was the first International Gen- ment. Evangelized with are rare. Be not deceived. WordsOfSarah) ”Some hiking the Appalachian eral Supervisor of Women, Evangelist, leader and twin sister in the Church of What is a double life? Ex- say President Thomas Jef- Trail and disappeared into Mother Lillian B. Coffee. organizer of the Women’s God in Christ. perience teaches secrets ferson led a double life? Argentina. Just days af- acted out so much so that Others say he did not. ter the media discovered the persons on the other There’s President Grover he was missing, Sanford side don’t know. They may Cleveland: The presiden- came forward and admit- suspect, but the partner or tial campaign of 1884 was ted having an affair with other hasn’t been actually rocked by news of a sex a woman he called his “caught.” Amazing how scandal involving Cleve- “soulmate.” [”Los Ange- clandestine and clever land and 33-year-old wid- les Times November 29, some are. You can’t watch ow Maria Halpin. He ad- 1992|BETH SHERMAN | someone all the time. A mitted to the affair; denied NEWSDAY] In late May, Today’s Fresh Start person could be sitting in he was the father of Hal- a tweet with a photograph front of you and leading a pin’s child. Nevertheless, of a man in boxer briefs double life using internet, he agreed to provide both was sent to a female col- Charter School etc. A person’s thoughts mother and son with finan- lege student from the Twit- Excellence in Education subject them to leading cial support. WOW! What ter account of Rep. Antho- double lives. “Leading a could he do? It would have ny Weiner, D-N.Y. Weiner Double Life Is More Com- been worse if he didn’t at first denied that he had mon Than Many Suspect support the child, regard- sent the tweet, claiming his : Psychology: Who har- less of fatherhood. “New account had been hacked, bors the mysteries of a Yorkers were shocked refusing to say whether secret self? It could be just when then-Gov. Eliot he was the man pictured about anyone, the experts Spitzer, a former prosecu- in the image. He later ad- believe.” Other than God tor who was dubbed “Eliot mitted having sex with a Almighty, only the natu- Ness” in reference to his numerous women. [ABC ral man/woman knows ferocity in chasing Wall News’ & other sources what is in their heart to Street corruption, found cited] Teach the children. Register Now!! double life. This person is himself at the center of a Jeanette Grattan Parker, dishonest to his husband/ major prostitution scan- Ph.D. Founder-Superin- 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Monday – Friday wife/partner/community dal.” “Under tremendous tendent of Today’s Fresh Address: 4514 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 or whoever. A double life pressure and scrutiny, for- Start Charter School 4514 person is slick, surrepti- mer New York Rep. Vito Crenshaw BL, Los Ange- Call (323) 293-9826 tious, stealthy.” Example: Fossella acknowledged les, CA 90043 [all writings www.todaysfreshstart.org the Las Vegas shooter. No in 2008 that he fathered a are copyright. Drjeanette. one knows who assisted child from an extramarital successontheway@gmail. College Bound School All Grades, Small Classes, After School him in this terrorist act, affair with Laura Fay three com. Will You Marry Me. if anyone. He was iso- years earlier. In the sum- Inquiring Minds Want To Program, Transitional Kindergarten and K-8 lated. [ABC World News: mer of 2009, then-South Know Accredited by Western Association of School’s & Colleges

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L.A. SENTINEL FILE PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Jubilant Voices of Holman United Methodist Church Renee Spearman Ward AME Praise Team

Holman UMC presents L.A.-area’s top inspirational performers at the Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Stage

By Cora Jackson-Fossett Luther King Boulevards. formers include the vo- Marsh-Mitchell will en- tentional and qualitative comedienne, Small Fire. Religion Editor According to TOS cal talents of Holman velope the stage as well. participation of local artists According to a spokes- creator and Sentinel Ex- United Methodist’s Jubi- Marsh-Mitchell, the and ministries. With Bren- man, McDonald’s Inspira- A dynamic lineup of ecutive Publisher Danny lant Voices, Ward AME late executive assistant to da being remembered as the tion Celebration Gospel L.A.-area inspiration art- Bakewell, Sr., the credit Praise Team, West Angeles Bakewell, designed and heartbeat of Taste of Soul, Tour is an extension of the ists will bring spectacu- for recruiting the top local Church of God in Christ, diligently nurtured the TOS our vision is that the gos- brand’s 365Black platform, lar praise and worship to artists to perform on the Bishop Kenneth Wells and gospel platform for eight pel stage will serve as the an initiative that celebrates the Taste of Soul’s (TOS) BMM stage goes to Pastor Karyn Wiggins of the In- years before her passing in heartbeat of Taste of Soul.” the pride, heritage, and Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Kelvin Sauls and his team land Empire, Donald Tay- 2014. As a tribute to her Thanks to the McDon- achievements of African- Gospel Stage (BMM). at Holman United Method- lor and L.A. Mass Choir, legacy, Bakewell named ald’s Black Operators of Americans year-round. Dr. The performers will ist Church in Los Angeles. and Renee Spearman. the stage in her honor. Southern California, the Pepper® sponsors the tour join national artists in “For the past four years, “Get ready for a spirit- “The Brenda Marsh- McDonald’s Inspiration to demonstrate its apprecia- delivering musical mes- Pastor Sauls has partnered filled and extraordinarily Mitchell Gospel Stage at Celebration Gospel Tour tion and commitment to the sages of hope and joy at with us to spotlight the best epic experience as local Taste of Soul will once will highlight a portion of African-American commu- the nation’s largest fam- of L.A. gospel at the Brenda and regional choirs and again reflect the spirit and the gospel stage. The na- nity. ily festival on Saturday, Marsh-Mitchell stage and groups from Los Ange- vision of Brenda Marsh tional performers include Inviting the public to October 21, from 10 a.m. he repeatedly brings a Holy les and the Inland Empire Mitchell - inviting and pre- Tye Tribbett, Bishop Heze- the BMM stage, Sauls to 7 p.m., along Crenshaw Ghost party to Crenshaw transform the intersection senting local gospel artists kiah Walker, Bishop Paul exclaimed, “The Brenda Boulevard from Rodeo Boulevard,” said Bakewell. of Crenshaw and Martin to proclaim the good news S. Morton, Brian Court- Marsh-Mitchell is ground- Blvd. to Stocker Avenue. “I am confident that this Luther King Boulevard of Jesus Christ in the pub- ney Wilson, Anita Wilson, ed locally with a regional The BMM stage will be year’s artists will take us into an open air sanctuary,” lic square,” noted Sauls. Jekalyn Carr, Paul Porter, and national impact! Bring located at the intersection to the next level of praise!” declared Sauls, who added “We all share a com- Donald Lawrence, Lon- your family and friends to a of Crenshaw and Martin To date, the local per- that the spirit of Brenda mitment to ensure the in- nie Hunter and Christian praise party in the streets!!”

By Cora Jackson-Fossett al Turner Early Learning join us for a joyous time from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Religion Editor Center in Oxon Hills, MD. in the Lord,” said Rob- “The entire greater inson, who added that To learn more, call Brookins –Kirkland L.A. area is welcome to reception will be held (323) 296-5610. Community AME Church will recognize the leader- ship of Pastor Mary S. Mi- nor with an appreciation service on Sunday, October 15, at 3 p.m., in the sanctu- ary located at 3719 W. Slau- son Ave., in Los Angeles. ZON D’AMOUR COURTESY PHOTO The theme is “Our Pastor Mary S. Minor Rev. Darryl Walker Pastor Shows Love Still Works” based on I Corinthi- to BKCAME in Novem- Ordained an AME itin- ans 13:1-13. The program ber 2015 by Bishop T. erant elder in 1977, Walker is sponsored by the Stew- Larry Kirkland, Sr., then- headed eight AME prior ard and Trustee Boards. presiding prelate of the to current appointment. A “Pastor Minor con- 5th Episcopal District of native of Denver, CO, he tinuously provides com- the AME Church. Dur- earned a bachelor’s degree passionate, spiritual and ing her tenure, the church in Theology and Master’s executive management has increased membership of Divinity degree. His leadership to our congrega- and finances, relocated to a community service in- tion,” said Gregory Rob- new edifice and established cludes being a member inson, steward pro tem. new ministries such as a of the executive boards “Her unwavering com- Youth Worship Service and of the NAACP, the Black mitment to Christ, His the Senior Adult Ministry. Health Care Coalition, the church and the community Pastor Darryl Walker, Foundation for Hospices inspires us to give God and the members of New in Sub-Saharan Africa, Inc. our best on a daily basis.” Philadelphia Church will in Washington, DC, and Minor was appointed be the special guests. CEO of the Henry McNe-

By Cora Jackson-Fossett herself as “a formerly in- Religion Editor carcerated woman who is the daughter of a formerly Attorney Vonya Quar- incarcerated woman.” She les will outline the new has a long history of push- laws affecting the sen- ing to transform the system tences of current prison to focus more on preven- inmates at the Save Our tion and rehabilitation Sons Prison Ministry and less on incarceration. meeting on Sunday, Oc- Quarles is also the ex- tober 15, at 2:30 p.m. ecutive director of Starting Her presentation, which COURTESY PHOTO Over Inc., an organization will cover legislation such Vonya Quarles that provides transitional as Propositions 47, 57, 62, Porter is the senior pastor. housing for people new- 63, 66 and SB 261, will be A veteran advocate ly released from prison held at Crenshaw United of improving the prison and individuals in need. Methodist Church, 3740 system, Quarles brings Don Felipe Dr., in Los a unique perspective to For information, call Angeles. The Rev. Royce the topic as she described (323) 292-0141. C-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 C ALL 2 WORSHIP! by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor

Church and community news throughout greater Los Angeles By Cora Jackson-Fossett Religion Editor Hamilton United Methodist Church Agape Church of Los observes their 114th anniversary throughout October, at 6400 S. Figueroa St., said Pastor Angeles offers a weekend Fredrick Johnson. Dr. Edna Burems is the anniversary chair and Dr. Thelma Eaton and Anthony focused on uplifting wom- Lawson are the co-chairs. The theme is “On Fire to Witness for Christ” based on Zechariah 2:5. en starting Friday, October Guest speakers include former U.S. Rep. Diane Watson on Oct. 15, at 11 a.m.; and the Rev. Rev. Mark Nakagawa on Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. Also, a concert will be held on Oct. 29, at 3 p.m., 13, at 7 p.m., and continu- featuring the Clara Ward Singers, Anthony Lawson, United Male Chorus of L.A., Kym Foley, ing on Saturday, October Hamilton Alumni Choir and Zuri. 14, at 10:30 a.m. and Sun- day, October 15, at 11 a.m. New Destiny Purpose Church “The Well Experi- hosts a Revival on October 12-13, at 7 p.m., at 12101 W. Manchester Blvd., in Los Angeles, said COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Pastor Reginald Wickman. The evangelist is Elder Cecil Thompson of Grace Temple Church. ence Women’s Sympo- For information, call (323) 449-9931. sium” will be held at the Bishop Craig A. Worsham Supv. Barbara Bryant Consolidated Plaza, 3725 Carson Community Deliverance Center Church Don Felipe Drive in Los holds a special Women’s Prayer Service for October Breast Cancer month on October 14, at Angeles. The theme is 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. “Women Made Whole Through Love and Libera- First Congregational Church of Los Angeles tion” based on John 4, said welcomes Diana Butler Bass as guest speaker on October 15, at 3 p.m., at 540 South Bishop Craig A. Worsham, Commonwealth Ave., in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Dr. Gwynne Guibord, founder of The founder and pastor. Guibord Center. Bass, the author of nine books on American Religion, will discuss finding “Women throughout footing within ourselves, our community and the world in light of the contentious, confusing and chaotic times of the last two years. the L.A. community will benefit from this event and Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church our guest speakers. Super- celebrates the 20th anniversary of “Bam Crawford’s Purpose The King Is Coming Any Day” visor Barbara Bryant of the COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO album with a concert on October 20, at 8 p.m., at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Church of God in Christ Elder Edwina Logan Dr. Najuma Smith Pollard 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., in Redondo Beach. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Jackie Gouché Farris, Ron Kenoly, Morris Chapman, Beau Williams, Punky G and other guests will perform. Southern California First mon of love and encour- For tickets, visit bampurposeconcert.eventbrite.com. Jurisdiction will preach at agement by the Rev. Dr. our Women’s Empower- Najuma Smith Pollard of USC Libraries 12th annual Archives Bazaar ment Revival on Friday Word of Encouragement will showcase Los Angeles minister and civil rights movement pioneer Rev. John N. Doggett, Jr., on October 21, at 9 a.m., the Doheny Memorial Library 3550 Trousdale Parkway, University and Elder Edwina Logan of Ministries. Everyone is in- Park Campus in Los Angeles. was pastor of Los Angeles’ socially progressive church, Hamilton Pillar of Truth Church will vited to attend,” he said. Methodist Church from 1954 to1964. Call (213) 740-2543 for details. deliver the message at our Also, Elaine Gibbs and prayer breakfast on Satur- the Agape Music Ministry Church One Ministries th day,” said Worsham, who will perform for all event present Gospel Comedy on October 21, at 7 p.m., at 700 E. 70 St., in Long Beach, said Bishop Todd Erving, pastor. Monty B. Sharpton will host. Performers include Kathy Westfield, added that the breakfast activities. Jamming Jay Lamont, Cizzle C, Rudy Moreno and the Anointed Oreos. The donation is $15 in donation is $20. advance and $20 at the door. Proceeds will assist The Mozell Sanders Thanksgiving Dinner, “Our Annual Women’s To learn more, visit Faith Harvest Christmas Outreach and less fortunate families for the holidays. Day Service on Sunday agapela.org or call (323) will feature a powerful ser- 295-5571. Southern St. Paul Church hosts Hallelujah Night on October 31, at 6 p.m., at 4678 W. Adams Blvd., on Los Angeles. The youth-oriented event includes live entertainment, carnival games, arts and crafts and refreshments. For information, call (323) 731-2703. Email [email protected] and tell us about your church!

New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 9537 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Worship Services..... 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday School ...... 9:30am Prayer Meeting (Wed) ...... 6:30pm Bible Study (Wed) ...... 7:00pm The Church Where “It Pays to be Nice” CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 www.lasentinel.net D-1 ASCAP Honors the Women Execs Making Money Moves Behind the Music BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON boyfriend to a car accident, Kansas as often as I can. women in a male-dominated Contributing Writer that sparked her creative That actually gives me that industry. Coulter says that in flare in music composition. balance that I said doesn’t the music game, “you have If you’ve ever wanted to During her time of mourn- exist,” Coulter said. “Some- to be ready for everything,” know what it’s like to be a ing, Lauryen says that God times you need that moment she said, noting that each female boss in the music spoke to her and instructed to not look at your phone, day is different and often industry, then you’d better her to write a song a day. not check out records, so yields unexpected partner- keep reading. Recently, The Obeying the command, when you come back, ships and collaborations. American Society of Com- Lauryen would go on to you’re inspired and you can Calhoun says that when it posers, Authors and Pub- write a song a day for 275 listen to things a little bit dif- comes to women and net- lishers (ASCAP) held it’s days, quickly becoming a ferent,” she added. working, that it’s critical to 9th Annual Women Behind YouTube sensation and get- On whether or not the be mindful of their attire. the Music event, to honor ting signed to Roc Nation women have ever been “Just be careful of how the daring women making by the 302nd day. Some of placed in a situation where you present yourself, it turns waves in the music industry. Lauryen’s writing credits they’ve felt pressured to people off, or it turns people All too often, we hear of the include “Break Your Heart compromise, Lauryen said on,” she said. “We shouldn’t music industry being male- Right Back”, by Ariana COURTESY OF ASCAP that she struggled being a feellikewehavetodressa (L-to-R): 9th Annual ASCAP Women Behind the Music Hon- dominated, headstrong, and Grande, “Only One”, by people pleaser early on in certain way to do a certain orees include Ashley Calhoun, vice President of A&R at Pulse Kanye West, “FourFiveSec- her writing career. “You thing, but at the end of the not suitable for women try- Music Group; Ericka Coulter, senior director of A&R at Epic ing to stake their claims in onds”, by Rihanna, Kanye Records; and Roc Nation singer-songwriter Kirby Lauryen. have to be okay with saying day, you do [it] to be the boardroom. West and Paul McCartney no; that was something I respected. This is a male- Thanks to ASCAP’s and“DiewithYou”,by “being a woman is not a doesn’t mean I have ten really wrestled with early dominated industry, whether Rhythm and Soul member- Beyonce. hindrance.” “It feels hard minutes to respond and give on. I think I was a bit of a we like that or not, so you ship team, however, light is The Southaven, Missis- because we are so commit- detailed feedback, but I’m people pleaser early on in have to present yourself in a being shed on the fierce sippi native, also gave the ted, but if you’re willing to listening to everything,” she my songwriter days because way that you earn your women who are changing intimate crowd some put the work in, it’s worth said. “I mean, I signed you want any opportunity. respect,” Calhoun contin- the landscape of female thoughtful advice about it,”shesaid.“Youneed Brent Faiyaz just off a link a So to say no means okay, ued. music professionals. This navigating through Los both, you don’t want to be manager sent me that I met you might not be able to While each of these Angeles. “I’m a firm believ- the woman that’s working once,” she added. come back to that session. dynamic ladies continue to er in keeping God first,” she so hard and then you go In terms of staying For me, that was a process make their mark on the said.“Youhavetoreally home and you’re Olivia grounded and finding time as well, but you have to be music industry, ASCAP keep the faith in L.A., really Pope. You just kind of want for family, these boss okay with saying no … I continues it’s quest to repre- just finding a circle that will to have it all, so I’m work- women say they try and take don’t want to write that, I sent music in all of it’s cre- believe in you when nothing ing on that honestly,” she every opportunity they can don’t want to go to that ses- ative glory, and to highlight is happening … when continued. to visit their hometowns and sion, no, that’s not the type the women making the you’re not on stage, and Calhoun, who got her regroup. “Your foundation is of writer that I am.” world go round. To see the when you’re in your room, first A&R job when she was everything. From your The ladies also spoke panel discussion from the just 20-years-old, says you friends that you hang out about the importance of night’s event, be sure to have to “have your blinders with, from your back- staying ready and maintain- visit www.lasentinel.net for on” when it comes to peo- ground, so I try to go to ing professionalism as more. ple’s opinions of your gift or talent. “Everyone has their own journey. Stop looking at everyone else just think about yourself, because COURTESY OF ASCAP Pulse Music Group execu- tive Ashley Calhoun says women must be careful of how they present them- selves in the music indus- try, to remain professional when networking and working to earn the respect of industry pundits.

COURTESY OF ASCAP year’s honorees included Epic Records music execu- music executives Ashley tive Ericka Coulter says that Calhoun, vice president of when it comes to career, A&R at Pulse Music Group, love, and family, women Ericka Coulter, the senior can truly have it all. director of A&R at Epic Records, and Roc Nation in your apartment - and singer-songwriter Kirby you’re writing and nobody COURTESY OF ASCAP Lauryen. Host Cristina is checking for your or lik- Singer and songwriter Kirby Chavez moderated the ing your pictures. Find Lauryen shares how she panel. those people that support wrote a song a day for 302 One of the first ques- you when you’re at the bot- days, before being signed tions posed was how each tom, so when you’re at the to Roc Nation. of the lady bosses found top, you have a family and their way into the music circle around you that people will try to deter you industry. For Coulter, a believes,” she continued. in every way that they can native of Kansas City, MO, In terms of finding love, and; it’s not worth it,” she she moved to California having a work-life balance, declared. straight out of high school and eventually raising a When it comes to stay- to pursue fashion, but family, the question was ing focused and keeping always had her heart set on posed about if women can your eyes on the prize, music. Calhoun says it was truly have it all. Coulter, Coulter noted that seeing growing up in Virginia who has collaborated with your vision is the key to not Beach, Virginia that she was the likes of Tamar Braxton, being affected by what exposed to fellow state Ciara, Fifth Harmony, LA other people think or say. natives like Pharrell, Missy Reid and Rodney Jerkins, “That vision board that peo- Elliot, Timbaland and says absolutely. “If your ple tell you to make, that’s N.E.R.D. mindset is to have it all, real, make that vision board. A graduate of the you’re going to make a way Look at it every day and Berklee College of Music, to have it all,” Coulter said. know exactly what you’re Lauryen says it was the Lauryen quickly re- going for and know that tragic death of her minded the audience that your story is your story, and that’s all you can focus on,” she stated. As music executives, both Calhoun and Coulter are responsible for finding new talent. Calhoun says that she not only makes a concerted effort to maintain solid relationships with managers, attorneys, song- writers and producers, but she also takes everyone COURTESY OF ASCAP seriously, since “you never (L-to-R): Panel Moderator Cristina Chavez, music execu- tives Ashley Calhoun, Ericka Coulter, singer-songwriter know where you’re going to Kirby Lauryen, and ASCAP executive Moya Nkruma gath- find the next name.” er for a photo during 9th Annual ASCAP Women Behind “When people send me the Music celebration at Bardot in Hollywood. stuff, I always listen. That D-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 Student Athlete of the Week: Nickeisha Williams BY AMANDA SCURLOCK kills and averaged 1.65 es Association’s (AVCA) are bigger, you have a big- Sport Writer kills per set. She is a kine- All-American Second gerblock…soIhadto siology major with a 3.41 Team and the California learn how to hit around the This student athlete GPA; Williams studies Community College Ath- block.” came from a family of exercise science. Her letic Association (CCCAA) Standing at 5’10”, track and field athletes but favorite class required her All-State Second Team. Williams worried that found her niche in volley- to have a “patient,” in While she attended opponents might underesti- ball. Senior Nickeisha which she would have to Narbonne High School, mate her ability. Williams is an outside hit- heal them through stretch- Williams aided the Gau- “What helped me over- ter for the Cal State North- es. chos in having the best come that is just working ridge Matadors, aiding “Iwouldgotoclassfor record in the Marine hard everyday at practice,” them with their 4-2 record an hour and [we’d] do League from 2010-2013. Williams said. “I’m [going in Big West play. stretches on that patient As a senior, she placed on to] hit the ball hard … so Williams has played 38 and try to get them better,” the Division I All-City first next time [they] try to sets out of the 16 matches Williams said. team and graduated with a block me, they won’t take she has competed in. She is She took the course last 3.60 GPA. me for granted.” averaging 1.62 points and semester; currently she is Williams mentioned To balance schoolwork 1.45 kills per set. In a five- an intern of the class and how playing on the colle- with athletics, Williams has a patient Mondays giate level went from a practices time manage- set contest against Fresno COURTESY OF CSUN ATHLETICS State, Williams scored 10.0 through Thursdays. Nickeisha Williams (13) started four times as an outside challenge to a learning ment and visits the library points for the Matadors. Prior to competing for hitter during the 2016 season. experience. daily. She has earned eight kills the Matadors, Williams “I jumped high and I hit “I feel like I can’t really in three matches and made played beach and indoor as a memorable moment. them with huge blocks on hard, but once you get to waste time not doing a season-high of five digs volleyball at El Camino “We were down and we me, we went the fifth set.” the college level, it’s not all school work or I’m [going when CSUN battled College. Beach volleyball were about to lose the In 2015, El Camino had about jumping high and to] fall behind,” she said. against Saint Mary’s Gaels improved her vertical and game,” she said. “I just a 26-3 overall record with hitting hard anymore,” she “Every chance outside the on September 9. overall aggressiveness. started hitting the ball like Williams’ help. She be- said. “It was hard at first, gym that I get, I try to work Last season, Williams Williams recalled a game crazy, they set five balls in came a member of the the level of play was like on a class and do book had a season-high of 12 against Bakersfield College a row and I took all five of American Volleyball Coach- super faster and the players work.” WNBA Finals Rematch Dodgers Surprise Crenshaw Features Exciting Rivalry Students with Playoffs Tickets BY AMANDA SCURLOCK BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Sports Writer Sports Writer

The Los Angeles As the Los Angeles Sparks and the Minnesota Dodgers began the postsea- Lynx have developed into son, they found an opportu- one of the most iconic nity to pay it forward. On rivalries in the 21-year his- Monday, October 2, alumni tory of the WNBA. Their of the club traveled to Cren- WNBA Finals rematch shaw High School to showcased the best basket- reward 30 high-performing ball players in the world. students and student-ath- Throughout their letes with tickets to the careers, starters on both BRIAN FEW/T.G. SPORTSTV1 Dodgers’ first playoff game teams earned the highest Center Sylvia Fowles (34) hoists Finals MVP trophy. against the Arizona Dia- awards for their talent. mondbacks, on Friday. Both teams house arc. Five Lynx players hit The Sparks led the Baseball fans of the 80’s League MVPs, Finals double digits compared the series with a 75-64 win in will recall that former MVPs, league record hold- Sparks four. Both forward Game 3. Los Angeles held Dodger, Darryl Strawberry, was a national high school ers, and Olympic gold Maya Moore and center Minnesota to eight points JILL WEISLEDER/LA DODGERS medalists. This made for an Sylvia Fowles reached the in the first quarter, Moore baseball standout at Cren- Dennis Powell and Kenny Landreaux pose with a Cren- entertaining five-game double digits in rebounding and guard Seimone Augus- shaw. shaw student who was awarded with Playoffs tickets. series, ending with the to claim the home court tus did not score until the “The Dodgers are part Lynx having their victory. second half. of cultural fabric in Los “I know a lot of students youths with Dodgers com- vengeance with a 85-76 The Sparks did not Games 1 and 2 were Angeles,” said Naomi … we have dreams and we munity medals. The stu- victory in Game 5. Min- recover from their Game 4 played in Minnesota, the Rodriguez, Dodgers vice don’t [ever] think that dents were awarded for nesota now ties the historic loss at home. Although Lynx dominated in game president of external affairs things like this can happen overcoming personal and Houston Comets with four guard Odyssey Sims fought two with a 70-68 win. and community relations. to us,” said playoff ticket academic obstacles, accord- Fowles contributed four of “Crenshaw High School is recipient Vivienne Kane. “I ing to Rodriguez. the team’s nine steals; the our community. We’re each think this is just one of the Lynx blocked six shots, other’s story.” greatest things that can hap- half by the hands of for- Along with a free ticket pen for us because a lot of ward Rebekkah Brunson. to the game, the Dodgers people deserve it.” The Sparks started the provided free round-trip Earlier this year, general Finals series with a 85-84 transportation to Dodger manager Dave Roberts, triumph in Game 1. Guard Stadium, a baseball cap, along with several Dodgers Chelsea Gray’s rise to

prominence was exposed JILL WEISLEDER/LA DODGERS as she scored 27 points and Kenny Landreaux (left) six assists. Los Angeles led speaks with Nigel Lewis by as much as 26 points in (right). the match. “Chelsea has been “Part of the goal of growing,” said Ogwumike bringing the two alumni prior to Game Three. “I there and the excitement of think we saw the beginning the tickets and the whole thing is to let them know of her growth towards the JILL WEISLEDER/LA DODGERS end of last year and now we Dennis Powell (left) and Kenny Landreaux (right) met with that we see them, we BRIAN FEW/T.G. SPORTSTV1 see where it has gone.” the Playoffs ticket recipients. acknowledge them,” said Center Candace Parker (3) and guard Alana Beard (0) Minnesota is etched Rodriguez. “We see what fight to block Renee Montgomery’s (21) shot. their names in history with Dodgers t-shirt, and a food players, including pitcher they’re doing, the good Brunson being the WNBA voucher. Rich Hill, and catcher things that they’re doing in WNBA titles; the most a for L.A. with a strong 18- player with the most One of the students who Austin Barnes, visited their school, for themselves single team has been point and 4-steal effort, the League Championship were awarded was Nigel Crenshaw to award 16 and for the community.” awarded. Sparks fell 69-80. Min- titles and Fowles becoming Lewis, who was grateful to “We tried to eliminate nesota had more turnovers, the fourth player to earn the Dodgers for being the stayinginarotationas but made up for it by more than one Finals MVP team to “give kids the much as we could, tried to almost doubling the Sparks honor. However, the Sparks opportunity just to see keep bigger bodies on in rebounding 48 to 28. are not far behind; five something different.” them, but they were persist- “If I didn't do anything players were voted WNBA “I’ve never been to this ent, more persistent than else, I just wanted to make All-Stars, guard Alana type of playoffs game,” we were,” said Sparks head it my business to make sure Beard was named 2017 Lewis said. “I appreciate coach Brian Agler after I just go out there and Defensive Player of the the opportunity.” Game Five. rebound, and that was my Year and forward Jantel Dodgers alumni Dennis Los Angeles deteriorat- downfall last year,” said Lavender was the 2016 Powell and Kenny Lan- ed in the second half, for- Fowles after winning the Sixth Woman of the Year. dreaux helped deliver the ward Nneka Ogwumike championship.“Ifellon Although they lost in tickets to the deserving stu- fouled out in the fourth the court, that haunted me the Finals, one can argue dents. Rodriguez noted that JILL WEISLEDER/LA DODGERS quarter, the Sparks were for a long time after Game that the Sparks are the she “felt a good spirit” at Nigel Lewis and other Crenshaw students gather in the also 2-18 from behind the 5 last year.” future of the WNBA. Crenshaw high school. school library to receive their NLDS tickets. THURSDAY,A-6 LOS OCTOBER ANGELES 12, SENTINEL 2017 NEWSNEWS LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY,JANUARY 9,E-1 2014

COURTESY INSTAGRAM LAKER GIRLS LIVIN COURTESY LAKERS Laker Girl, Makayla, hyping up the crowd at the Nets vs. Lakers game at Staples Center. Makayla performing during the Spurs vs. Lakers game at Staples Center.

By Lauren A. Jones Girls. “It has changed my three-years-old at the dance first on-the-court rehearsal Contributing Writer life for the better because studio owned by her mother, three hours before tip off. this job is all about the Julie. “We go out into the tun- Dancing in front of community and meeting “My mom is my role nel about 15 minutes before thousands of people under fans.” model, a strong and inde- the game, take photos with the bright lights at Staples Now in just her sec- pendent woman,” Makayla our season ticket holders,” Center, wearing purple and ond season with the Laker said. recounted the veteran danc- gold, is an honor bestowed Girls, Makayla is consid- Watching her mother’s er. “We all circle up as a upon 22 girls each NBA ered one of the veterans on work ethic has inspired squad, we hold hands, jump season. The job of a Laker the team. It took her three Makayla. In many ways, up and down about eight Girl, however, is much times before she made the she is mirroring that same times and then we walk onto more than meets the glit- team. She vividly recalls drive. While being a Laker the court.” tering eye. This summer, the moment she learned Girl can be considered a Makayla channels the hundreds of dancers audi- that she was officially a full time job, with appear- energy of Laker Girls both tioned at the Toyota Sports Laker Girl. ances at community events, past and present. Center in El Segundo, CA “It was a time I will performances, and practice, “There are legends who to become part of this sea- never forget,” Makayla Makayla manages to find have been on that court like son's coveted Laker Girls said when she received the time to be a student studying Paula Abdul,” Makayla said squad. Every Laker Girl is call. “I was at my other job child development. proudly. “Knowing you have required to re-audition for and having all my friends “I wanted a backup plan a job that those legends have a spot. Eleven of the 250 around me, I just burst into since you can’t dance your had before, it’s surreal.” women who auditioned tears on the phone.” whole life,” said Makayla. “I She was fortunate in were returning dancers Makayla moved to Los love kids and teaching them her first season as a rookie from the previous season. Angeles from her home- to grow up in a good envi- to have gracious veterans Twenty-two women made town, Orlando, FL, a month ronment is important to me.” for times such as her first the final cut. after graduating from high Makyla’s aspirations of performance at Staples “It’s a dream come school, to pursue her dance COURTESY LAKERS becoming a preschool teach- Center. true,” said Makayla, one and modeling career. When Makayla hyping up the crowd at the Nets vs. er started when she taught “The first game your of the returning Laker she was eight-years-old, Lakers game at Staples Center. dance classes at her moth- anxiety level is at a high,” er’s dance studio. Having to she remembered. “Having juggle her schoolwork and 21 other girls around you to she made the Magic responsibilities as a Laker pump you up. The veterans Mini dancers, the ju- Girl comes with a high level were so sweet to me, pinning nior dance team for the of dedication and discipline. up costumes, makeup and Make the Switch to Cool- Orlando Magic. It was “The dance lifestyle is retouches.” Weather Conservation, SoCal! her first taste at a NBA all about training; you have Makayla hopes this dancers’ lifestyle. to take dance classes up to season to share her “I wanted to pursue 40 hours a week,” she add- experience and knowledge As temperatures begin to cool, we’ll use more the NBA experience be- ed. “It’s a full time job that with her new teammates. natural gas to keep our homes warm and our cause I loved it growing you’re going after. You have “This season, I am water hot. In fact, during cooler weather, up,” said Makayla. to workout everyday.” excited to be a veteran with we use up to seven times more natural gas For the Laker Girls, Dance is a profession a bit of knowledge. I hope I than when it’s warm. each dancer must be that runs through her veins. can help out the new girls,” 18-years-old to audi- She comes from a family of she said. tion. performers. Her father, Der- While many see these This year, the amount of natural gas available “I was young,” rick, was a dancer at Dis- women as glamorous locally remains limited. Since 60% of the electricity Makayla reminisced ney World, the same place entertainers, Makayla is generated in California comes from natural gas, on her first Laker Girls her mom was hired as a just one example of how using more natural gas at home can mean tryout. “I didn’t know choreographer. Both of her multifaceted NBA dancers less natural gas for electricity. enough about the team, stepparents also worked at truly are and how many of about the organization Disney World, along with them uphold various roles. That’s why we need your help! or the job completely. her grandparents, aunts and Whether they are mothers I had to keep pushing uncles. working two jobs or full- Keep conserving energy during myself to finally make “I still have a Disney pass time students pursuing long- cooler weather by: it.” for Disneyland out here,” term careers, Makayla is The young dancer is Makayla said laughingly. proof that achieving your • Setting your thermostat to 68 and turn it no stranger to resilience As she awaits her second dream job is attainable if off when you leave or the dance culture. season opener against the you stick with the twists and • Opening your blinds or curtains to let Makayla first started Clippers on October 19th, turns life hands you. sunlight naturally heat your home dancing when she was she is excited to have that • Washing your clothes in cold water • Reducing the temperature on your water heater • Cleaning or replacing your furnace filters

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largest ever faith-based di- Ashley Hernandez. “When AllenCo to explore pos- vestment from fossil fuels, I first arrived to my commu- sible alternative uses for prompting protesters to call nity, I didn’t see the smoke the site in our continued for greater environmental stacks, sense the odors, and commitment to the health leadership from the Arch- of course, had absolutely and well-being of the entire diocese of Los Angeles. no clue of the magnitude community. “ AllenCo and Murphy Oil of importance my commu- Stand – L.A. responded: drilling were the locations nity meant for the City of “The STAND-L.A. co- discussed. LA. Growing up in Wilm- alition is asking the Arch- The AllenCo property is ington, refinery explosions diocese of Los Angeles to one site among thousands followed by warnings not use its power as a landlord of active oil wells that drill to drink out of the school and fulfill its moral obli- throughout Los Angeles, water faucets, and friends gation as a faith leader to disproportionately close to that couldn’t play anymore terminate its lease with low-income communities during recess due to our AllenCo Energy, Inc., an of color. Chronic exposure headaches, nose bleeds, oil company that threat- to the chemicals used in oil and their asthma was the ens community health and drilling – like benzene and norm. As many of us here safety. The Archdiocese hydrogen sulfide – leave know first-hand, oil drill- has an opportunity to stand residents susceptible to ing is not just a problem with the Pope’s encyclical symptoms ranging from around the AllenCo site in on climate change, not only COURTESY PHOTO nausea, headaches, nose- University Park in South protect the community they Pastor of Holman United Methodist Church Kelvin Sauls, leads protest rally in front bleeds, asthma and other L.A., but all throughout serve, but also to defend its of the Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese’s headquarters. respiratory illness, and in- our city, especially in my dignity. creased risk of damage to community of Wilmington. Part of acknowledging the reproductive system, The truth is that it’s not a the dignity of the commu- By Niele Anderson climate change and prayer ships near the Murphy oil cancer and cardiovascular coincidence that the health nity is also acknowledging Contributing Writer candles with the image of drilling site in the West Ad- disease. symptoms experienced by their right to participate St. Bernadette, the patron- ams neighborhood of South “When the AllenCo my community are largely in creating a solution. We Concerned citizen ask saint of asthma patients. Los Angeles, is a coalition facility was operating, the same as those experi- urge the Archdiocese to in- the Archdiocese to termi- “Pope Francis’ leader- of community groups that symptoms of headache, enced by neighbors around clude residents in conver- nate its lease with AllenCo, ship calls on all of us to are dedicated to safeguard- dizziness, nausea and re- Allen co.” sations with the City, espe- an oil drilling company care for our common home ing the well-being, health spiratory distress were After the protest and cially as their well-being is who was fined $99,000 by and for our neighbors who and safety of Angelenos evident among residents in rally, the Archdiocese of at stake.” the U.S. EPA for endanger- are the victims of environ- living and working near oil the adjoining community,” Los Angeles released the The AllenCo Energy ing the health of nearby mental injustice. Leasing drilling sites. “By ending said Angelo Bellomo, of following statement: Inc., reopening is pending. residents, by failing to pre- this land to AllenCo, an their lease to AllenCo, the the Los Angeles County “In our understand- The rally and the pend- vent the release of toxic oil company that poisoned Archdiocese of Los Ange- Public Health Department. ing, AllenCo, which has ing reopening of AllenCo emissions following their its community for years, is les has an opportunity to “Our experience has shown a long-term land lease, is come as the City of Los November inspection. an act that promotes envi- stand on the right side of that health protective mea- still in the process of meet- Angeles, with the Los An- Los Angeles -Over ronmental injustice here in history with the commu- sures above and beyond ing the requirements and geles County Department 50 protesters convened Los Angeles,” said Pastor nity it serves and with the the existing regulations are obtaining the final permits of Public Health, prepares outside the Los Angeles Kelvin Sauls of Holman teachings of the Church.” imperative when neighbor- needed to operate safely on a study on the health im- Catholic Archdiocese’s United Methodist Church, The protest came a day hoods are this close to in- the site. The Archdiocese is pacts of urban oil drilling, headquarters, carrying a STAND-L.A. The mem- after over 40 other Catho- dustry.” working with the Mayor’s due in early November. signs with messages from ber-based organization, lic organizations around “I am a resident of Office, the City of Los Pope Francis’ message on whose congregation wor- the world announced the Wilmington, CA.” said Angeles Oil Manager, and

Legal Services {continued from Pg. A-1} Nordwind noted that custody, or restraining or- the Vera Brown Curtis site der, people entrust us with is part of a new outreach their most private informa- collaborative with The tion and rely on us to help Children’s Collective, Inc., them rise above (sometimes (TCCI). “TCCI is a perfect horrific) situations with partner for us,” said Nord- grace and dignity. wind, “because our essen- “The fact that we pro- tial missions are devoted vide free legal services to to improving the lives of the community and empow- poor parents and those of er low-income individuals their children and providing to navigate a very compli- the structural supports they cated court system, is what need to succeed.” makes our organization so Sharing equal excite- special.” ment, HBCFL Staff At- The Harriett Buhai Cen- (E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS PHOTO) torney/Pro Bono Manager ter for Family Law is locat- Law student interns review cases at Harriett Buhai Rehema Rhodes Williams ed at 3250 Wilshire Blvd., Center for Family Law. added, “We are helping peo- in Los Angeles. To learn ple who come to us at one more, call (213) 388-7505 (E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS PHOTO) management, or full-scale championing the rights of the most vulnerable and or visit hbcfl.org. Call (213) Betty L. Nordwind, HBCFL executive director legal representation. Last of disadvantaged per- personal times in their lives. 388-7515 for client appoint- year, 837 individuals and sons. Whether it is for a divorce, ments. in the area of family law. handle all things you may their 645 children were Since its founding in 1982, want to ask a lawyer about served. the nonprofit has aided family situations.” An additional 3,419 in- thousands of indigent vic- The organization began carcerated women received tims facing challenges in South L.A. as a project of help in 2016 through HB- caused by extreme abuse, the Black Women Lawyers CFL’s Mothers Behind mental and physical dis- (BWL) and Women Law- Bars program offered at Taste of Soul Volunteers ability, language barriers yers Associations of Los the Twin Towers Cor- and legal complexity. Angeles (WLALA) and the rectional Facility and the The primary way the LA County Bar. Under the Century Regional Deten- Needed! Center delivers legal assis- leadership of then-BWL tion Facility. The student tance is by having lawyers president Mablean Eph- inmates participated in in- teach low-income individ- riam, the project received teractive legal education Volunteer at the 12th Annual Taste of Soul, uals how to prepare their assistance from then-State courses on child welfare, own cases and represent Assemblymember Max- child custody and domestic Enjoy yourself with tasty treats, star-studded themselves in court. ine Waters and a location violence. Since its incep- “We offer free family to operate from Danny tion in 2004, the Mothers performances, local art and more law to low-income people, Bakewell, Sr., then-pres- Behind Bars program has which means it has to do ident of the Brotherhood presented 1,783 classes to Hey L.A.! Come out and help us celebrate the with custody of children, Crusade. In 1984, the proj- 30,086 attendees and has domestic violence, sup- ect was officially named issued 6,770 certificates of 12th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival by If you port, and property. We try after Harriett Buhai, a achievement. to find out what legal prob- staunch supporter and ad- While HBCFL’s main would like to volunteer for the Taste of Soul, please lems they (people) have, vocate for poor women and office is in the Mid- give initial advice and de- disadvantaged persons. Wilshire district, the Cen- submit your name and phone number in an e-mail cide if we can help them or The mission of HBCFL ter also operates sites at refer them to other places,” then and today remains the six neighborhood centers to [email protected]. said Betty L. Nordwind, same, which is to utilize the and community colleges HBCFL executive director. services of 200+ volunteer throughout L.A. County. Outlining the type of cli- legal professionals to “pro- The newest location will ents HBCFL assists, Nord- tect victims of domestic open Oct. 19, at the Rita All volunteers will be fed and leave with wind explained, “You may violence and improve the Walters Learning Complex be a woman, your husband well-being of children liv- in South Los Angeles. souvenirs! left you, you’re 54-years- ing in poverty by assuring The new site, which is old, your income is $800 them meaningful access to intended to increase avail- Volunteers can choose between the day shift a month and you want to the courts.” ability of family law ser- get half of your husband’s The Center’s core le- vices to low-income Af- (10am-2pm) and the night shift (2pm-7pm), so that pension or perhaps you’re gal aid program requires rican American families, younger and your husband prospective clients to un- is named in honor of Vera they can also enjoy the festival. beats you and threatens to dertake an initial interview Brown Curtis, a member kill you if you try to leave. that can result in offering of the HBCFL, BWL and We hope to hear from you soon! 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