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VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO. 31, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years Years, The Voice The Voiceof Our of CommunityOur Community Speaking Speaking for forItself Itself.” THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 The Clippers are Coming to the City of Inglewood The L.A. team unveils plans for new Inglewood Sports Arena. L.A. City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and supporters rejoice, as the LA Metro Board voted unanimously to fund Destination Crenshaw.

E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / LA SENTINEL From Left, the City of Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts and L.A. Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer at Clipper’s The Playbook event in Los Angeles.

LauRen FLoyd vealed yet another excit- Staff Writer ing development for fans of “The Clips”— a new Attention all local Los premiere sports arena in Angeles Clippers fans: Inglewood, CA. Even if Your time has arrived. Af- your blood runs in more COURTESY PHOTO ter years as the underdog, of a gold and purple hue, City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson edges closer to his vision of celebrating Black culture through art your team is now ranked this development is one as a landmark for Crenshaw Blvd. first in the NBA’s power to watch, not only for the rankings for the 2019- team, but for the city of By SayBin RoBeRSon granting $15 million to Des- celebrate Black Los - Angenomic development and 2020 season. By now, Inglewood. Contributing Writer tination Crenshaw to begin les, enhancing each Metro-pride for the community. you should have regained The Los Angeles Clip- the construction of Sankofa owned property along the Destination Crenshaw your composure from the pers revealed last Thurs- Thursday, July 25, 2019, Park, a 49,000 square foot Crenshaw corridor. The aims to ensure economic excitement of the key ad- day, renderings of the Los Angeles County Met- outdoor space and cultural outdoor museum intends to vitality for present and fu- ditions of Kawhi Leonard team’s sports and enter- ropolitan Transportation experience. combat gentrification and ture residents of the com- and Paul George to the tainment arena in Ingle- Agency (Metro) BoardAt 1.3 miles long, Des- the removal of cultural his- team. Well, the Clippers {See CLIPPERS A-9} came to a unanimous vote, tination Crenshaw will tory while promoting eco- {See DESTINATION A-8} organization has just - re

Fights for Census Equality Ahead of Census 2020, Assemblymember Reginald “Reggie” Bryon Jones-Sawyer, Sr. held a press conference to discuss losing the title of hardest-to-count county in the nation.

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Infamously known as being the hardest-to-count county in the nation, As- semblymember Reginald Bryon Jones-Sawyer, Sr. has come together with lo- cal groups and leaders to ensure Los Angeles Coun- ty is accurately accounted for in the 2020 Census. Holding a press confer- ence Wednesday, July 24, 2019, outside St. Vincent FILE PHOTO de Paul Church, Assembly- A Back to School Festival attendee receives a free hair- member Jones-Sawyer, Sr. cut at the event. {See FULL STORY A-8} {See CENSUS A-10} (Center) Assemblymember Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer COURTESY PHOTO

By MeLina aBduLLah played by master drum- Special to The Sentinel mers and chants of - “Jus tice for Ryan,” called the On Sunday, June 28, crowd together as libations almost a thousand peo- were poured and prayers ple gathered at South- were offered. People gath- west College. Rhythms ered in t-shirts donning the hashtags, #JusticeForRy- anTwyman and #ItCould- HaveBeenMe. There was a huge banner with Ryan’s name and cardboard cutouts of his face. Mike Twyman, Ryan’s uncle, served as opening speaker, reminding people of who Ryan was, “a Photo credit: Jeremy White good father, a son, a special Parents, family members and supporters of #RyanTwyman lead a community march of 1000 people to the L.A. young man.” County sheriff’s station in protest of his murder. Ryan Twyman had just turned 24-years-old, three his vehicle in a parking stall 34 shots at Ryan, first from Ryan’s friend to the point her children’s father. days before two Los Ange- when deputies approach, their handguns, before one of hospitalization. They In the weeks that fol- les County Sheriff’s depu- snatch open the rear door of them returned to their also brutalized his girl- lowed Ryan’s murder, the ties killed him. Surveillance unannounced, and begin vehicle and retrieved an friend, then arrested her for family and community video from the apartment shooting when a startled assault rifle. Ryan was- unresisting arrest, a case that organized. A community www.lasentinel.net complex where he was Ryan Twyman attempts to armed. Immediately fol- she has to fight in addition killed shows Ryan sitting in back away. Deputies fired lowing, the deputies beat to dealing with the loss of {See TWYAN A-10}

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Brotherhood Crusade is among 20 Los Angeles based organizations that is being supported by The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to promote energy efficien- cy and water conservation through outreach and aware- ness program and activities their LADWP bill. dents. This shows when in the South Los Angeles The Brotherhood Cru- they talk about the habits communities. sade LADWP Youth they’ve changed within “The Los Angeles De- Ambassador program was their own households and partment of Water and not only for the community those households of the Power is pleased to present a but it also helped the ambas- community. It also shows community grant to Broth- sadors develop personal and when community members erhood Crusade. This grant professional skills through- realize how much water COURTESY PHOTO is an investment in educa- out the program. The most and energy they use when LADWP Youth Ambassadors at Taste of Soul. tion and awareness that will challenging aspect that talking to an ambassador help LADWP encourage some of the ambassadors and when residents are on their bills and to be more twice about conserving LADWP for their on-going more of our customers to had to face was public overjoyed when they see knowledgeable about the water or all the water I wast- support. Awarding us a com- conserve electricity and speaking and being com- youth advocating for the environmental impact that ed. I didn’t even realize that munity grant enables the water,” said LADWP Sus- fortable talking to people community,” stated Broth- goes with over-usage of leaving the faucet dripping organization to continue the tainability Officer Nancy they didn’t know. As an erhood Crusade Project water and energy. The or having a leaky faucet can journey we started to instill Sutley. ambassador, they had to Coordinator, Destiny LADWP Youth Ambassa- waste wasting gallons of water and energy conserva- In an effort to foster cre- learn how to be comfort- George. dors provided outreach to water. So, now I pay atten- tion awareness in our stu- ative activities and programs able interacting with However, the ambassa- their peers along with ele- tion to the amount of water I dents and nurture them to go in the South Los Angeles strangers and had to build dors found the most reward- mentary and middle school use and decrease my water into our community to advo- area, Brotherhood Crusade the confidence to speak to ing part about their role was youth which was rewarding usage.” cate this important environ- created its LADWP Youth their peers and residents identifying the importance to provide tips and tricks on Energy efficiency is also mental platform. The confi- Ambassador Program to about water conservation of conservation and efficien- water conservation and important because it reduces dence this program has built inform their peers and resi- and energy efficiency. cy to individuals in their energy efficiency to their the amount that an individ- up in our students is palpa- dents of City Council Dis- “Throughout the year, community. The rewarding peers and youth. ual pays on their electric ble. They are wiser and bet- tricts 8 & 9 about the impor- the LADWP Youth Ambas- aspect came from informing Water conservation is bill. Residents can make ter equipped to make the tance of water conservation sadors made a significant residents about reducing such an important topic small changes to reduce the choices to ensure a greener and energy efficiencies and impact on themselves, their their energy and water usage because water is an essential amount of energy they use planet and we could not be how conserving will reduce peers, and community resi- in order to help them save element and it is a limited such as turning lights off and more proud of them.” resource. Many people don’t other appliances when they The Brotherhood Cru- realize how much water aren’t using them, unplug- sade LADWP Youth they are using and wasting ging devices, using LED Ambassadors hope to create on a daily basis which is light bulbs instead of CFLs change in their community why the LADWP Youth and incandescent bulbs due around water conservation Ambassadors inform resi- to them using less wattage and energy efficiency to dents about the importance and lasting longer, and reduce resident’s bills and to of water conservation. washing clothes in big loads be informed about public Davon Hunt, a rising while setting the water tem- health issues around envi- high school senior at Wash- perature on the washing ronmental health and cli- ington Prep High School machine to cool instead of mate change. For additional and LADWP Youth Ambas- hot. information regarding the sador said, “Prior to starting Charisse Bremond Wea- Brotherhood Crusade the program, I would always ver, Brotherhood Crusade LADWP Youth Ambassa- COURTESY PHOTO see “Save the Water” com- President and CEO said, dors Program, contact LADWP Youth Ambassadors at Meeting at WPHS. mercials and never thought “We are so grateful to 323.846.1649. A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

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Singing Competition BETWEEN OBAMA BLVD & STOCKER Community Health Screenings A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,AUGUST 1, 2019 SoCal NOMA Prepares Young Students of Color to Break Barriers in the Architecture Industry BY IMANI SUMBI positive relationships Contributing Writer among minority architects and provide pathways to “What is the most advance their careers. important thing if you are an Today, NOMA has over 100 architect, or an engineer, or professional and student designing anything for any- chapters in cities and univer- body?” sities across the country. Architecture Professor Unfortunately, minority Nina Briggs posed this ques- representation continues to tion to a room of middle lag in the industry. Out of school and high school stu- around 113,000 total COURTESY PHOTO dents who were gathered in licensed architects in the SoCal NOMA Summer Camp students and staff pose for a group picture. the student center of East United States, fewer than L.A. College for the first 2,300 (about two percent) munity at a place in the the camp took a field trip to project right in my own Richey Madison is a day of a summer engineer- are Black. People of color community that’s highly Crenshaw so students could backyard,” Dillard said. principal at Stantec, a spon- ing and architecture camp. combined make up about 10 visible, that is accessible to familiarize themselves with “So, I’m very proud about it sor of the summer camp. He One student guessed percent of architects in our campers and that is in a the actual sites for which and very happy to be serves on the company’s passion. Another said a pen- America. community that they all live they are designing. They involved.” U.S. Education Leadership cil while another said safety. According to Reuben E. in,” Harris says. visited historic locations To complete their take Council as well as the U.S. After several more students Jacobs, former events coor- This year, students creat- such as the newly-renamed on Destination Crenshaw, Diversity and Inclusion gave their answers (imagi- dinator for NOMA’s south- ed designs for the upcoming Ermias ‘Nipsey Hussle’ the SoCal NOMA campers Council. It is his second year nation, a blueprint, money, ern California chapter streetscape project, Destina- Asghedom Square, the clas- were split into groups called volunteering as a mentor for etc.) one child called out the (SoCal NOMA), it was tion Crenshaw, a 1.3-mile sic soul food restaurant “zones,” with each zone rep- the SoCal NOMA camp, answer Briggs was search- about 14 years ago that the open-air museum that will Dulan’s on Crenshaw, the resenting a different lot on where he has come to appre- ing for – people. organization’s leaders decid- celebrate and revitalize the Crenshaw Wall and the the Crenshaw Corridor. ciate the untapped potential ed that “they really needed art, culture, and spirit of Leimert Park Village Plaza. They will present their fin- of the youngest aspiring to do something to bring the Black Los Angeles. The These places hold a spe- ished models to their parents architects. He fondly next generation into archi- project, which was led in cial importance for Hakeem and loved ones in a closing remembers a student from tecture and urban planning.” part by the late rapper and Parke-Davis, a Crenshaw ceremony this Saturday, last year who proved that Thus was born Project entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle, Pipeline, a national initiative is an effort to reclaim the to introduce young people of neighborhood in response to color to the field. NOMA the implementation of the tasked its chapters across the Metro and to gentrification. country to organize camps When Nina Briggs told with the purpose of educat- the campers to “never forget ing youth on the basics of for whom you are design- architecture. ing,” she was telling them to This year, SoCal NOMA consider the impact their

COURTESY PHOTO ran its annual summer camp, designs could have on the Eletrice Harris is the SoCal which welcomes students Black community of Cren- NOMA Architecture & Engi- between the ages of 10 and shaw. For her, Destination neering Summer Camp 16, for its 10th year. The Crenshaw is personal – hers IMANI SUMBI / LOS ANGELES SENTINEL director and the Vice Presi- camp took place on three was one of the first Black dent of SoCal NOMA. Greg Dulan speaks to SoCal NOMA campers in front of the historic Crenshaw Wall, near consecutive Saturdays from families to integrate the Dulan's on Crenshaw. July 13 to July 27. neighborhood during the “Before you start Camp Director Eletrice late 1950s. native, who works as a plan- August 3. talent knows no age. designing, while you are Harris says it is important “Destination Crenshaw ning assistant for the city of Harris hopes that this “It was the first time I designing, after you have for these children to see got together with all of the Los Angeles and has been a will only be the beginning of was engaged with a student designed, who are you themselves in an industry community [and] communi- mentor in the summer camp their journey in architecture, that young – she was 10 – designing for?” she asked. where they are massively ty leaders, and they decided for the past six years. as Project Pipeline is that was very talented,” “People!” the students underrepresented. There- to make lemonade out of “Bringing them here is designed to nurture the next Madison recalls. “Her replied in unison. fore, the camp’s projects are lemons,” Briggs said. “Their really giving them the con- generation of design profes- assigned building was a Briggs was the final always staged in predomi- motto is, ‘We’re here, we nection, the nexus to the sionals from middle school restaurant, and without any guest speaker on the open- environment that they are all the way through higher guidance, right there on the ing day of the 2019 SoCal ultimately in charge of,” he education and beyond. Dil- spot, this 10-year-old child NOMA Project Pipeline said. “We want to show lard says the ultimate goal of laid out a restaurant floor Architecture & Engineering them that they own this. the initiative is to create a plan and all of the rooms Summer Camp. NOMA, or This is their community, and network of minority profes- were in the right locations. the National Organization of if they grow up to be plan- sionals across the country There were no functional Minority Architects, was ners, architects or engineers, who will support one anoth- deficiencies in her plan. It founded in 1971, when a they too can contribute to er and lift up the next gener- was that kind of mind that group of 12 African Ameri- the urban scene.” ation in turn. inspires me to enjoy this, can architects attended the During the field trip, Stephen Curtiss, a for- because I typically spend American Institute of Archi- Parke-Davis took care to mer SoCal NOMA camper, more time with young pro- tects National Convention point out the artistic details – is a perfect example of this fessionals who have gradu- and realized that minority the pot-shaped garbage vision. Curtiss first began ated from college.” design professionals urgent- COURTESY PHOTO cans, the West African sym- attending the camp when he Ultimately, NOMA ly needed to self-advocate Richey Madison (right), a camp mentor, says he finds bols lining the ground was 13 and is now entering leaders like Madison, Har- for greater inclusion in working side-by-side with students inspirational. before the Vision Theater, his second year as an archi- ris, Parke-Davis, Dillard, architecture and construc- etc. – that give this neigh- tecture major at East LA Huley and others want noth- tion programs. They made it nantly minority communi- always were here, we’re borhood a uniquely African College. When one of his ing more than to provide their mission not only to ties. here to say.’And Destination identity. combat discriminatory poli- “Every year, we try to Crenshaw will be about The campers made their cies in the architecture choose an exciting project unapologetically Black.” final stop at Art + Practice, industry, but also to foster that’s going on in the com- On the second Saturday, which occupies a nearly 20,000-square-foot campus in the heart of the village. It functions as both a contem- porary art gallery and a sup- port space for foster youth. There, they listened to a presentation on the L.A. Rebellion, a group of Black student filmmakers who

studied at UCLA during the COURTESY PHOTO late 1960s and reshaped the East L.A. College student Stephen Curtiss (middle) is men- cinematic representation of toring SoCal NOMA campers for the first time. Black families, communi- ties and individuals. professors informed him these youth with the things Larry Huley, the execu- that SoCal NOMA would be many of them did not have tive director of the camp, running their 2019 summer when they dreamed of being was excited to bring the stu- camp on the campus, Curtiss architects – an early intro- dents to Leimert Park saw an opportunity to give duction to the topic, a clear because he believed it would back to the organization by path to success in the field, act as a great source of inspi- becoming a camp volunteer. and the opportunity to see ration for their designs. “Eletrice [Harris] themselves and their com- “We’re really excited showed me a picture of me munities reflected in a pro- about today, because we’re back in 2012, and it was just fession that quite literally giving the kids an opportu- very inspiring today, after I builds the world around us. nity to now tap into their put my camp shirt on, and To learn more about the creative side,” Huley said. my lanyard, to see me as a SoCal NOMA chapter and “And we like to say that mentor all these years later,” to access information about their creative side is just as Curtiss said. “And that was the summer camp, visit unique as their DNA.” just a surreal moment.” socalnoma.org. Drake Dillard, the for- mer president of SoCal NOMA, was also present during the field trip. He is a project manager for Perkins and Will, the architectural firm behind Destination Crenshaw. As a resident of the area, he has an especial- ly strong connection to the project.

“It’s a great opportunity IMANI SUMBI / LOS ANGELES SENTINEL for me, being an architect, to Summer camp mentor Hakeem Parke-Davis tells his group be involved and manage a about the Crenshaw neighborhood, where he grew up. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 A-5

Staff and wire report Supervisor Mark Ridley- Councilman Nate Holden, Thomas. She will attend Fabian Wesson, Ed John- Five Los Angeles stu- USC. son, Trudie Abraham, Dal- dents received funds, lap- Milani White, a gradu- las Fowler, Rosa Russell, tops and books during ate of Crenshaw High Jacqueline Hamilton and the 10th Council District School, received the Glad- Proud Bird owner John Women’s Steering Com- ys Wesson award spon- Tallichet. Elaine Gibbs and mittee’s 34th Annual sored by the L.A. Depart- NuSoul entertained with Scholarship Awards Lun- ment of Water and Power. music and Cora Jackson- cheon. She will attend UCLA. Fossett, L.A. Sentinel reli- The afternoon event Malia Williams, a gradu- gion editor and staff writer, was held on June 29, at ate of Dorsey High School, served as emcee. the Proud Bird Restaurant. received the Alicia Salazar Nunn also encouraged The theme was “Embrac- award, also sponsored by the crowd to join W.S.C. ing and Inspiring the Fu- LADWP. She will attend The annual fee is $50 for ture.” Dr. George McKen- Charles Drew University. members, $45 for associ- na, LAUSD board member, Each student received ates, and $20 for students IAN FOXX joined Jacqueline Nunn, $1,000, a Dell laptop com- From left are Dr. George McKenna, LAUSD Board; Jacqueline Nunn, W.S.C. president, and seniors ages 65 and W.S.C. president; Julie puter donated by L.A. City scholarship recipients Malia Williams, Anika Rahotep, Elijah Dobson and Jada Salazar; up. She also announced the Cox, W.S.C. vice president Council president Herb Joann Fleming, W.S.C. past president; and Julie Cox, W.S.C. vice president of education. launch of the group’s Di- of education; and Joann J. Wesson, and copies of vine champagne, which is Fleming, W.S.C. past pres- “Chillin’ My Way to Suc- She received the “Outstand- son, who earned the “Man Among the attendees produced by the San Anto- ident; for the scholarship cess,” written by nine- ing Achievement in the of the Year” award; and were Sylvia Cunningham, nio Winery in L.A. presentations. year-old Kinya Bean and Field of Sports” award. The Metropolitan Water Dis- the wife of W.S.C. founder To learn more about Elijah Joseph Dobson, “Tigerbelle,” authored by other honorees were Con- trict chairwoman Gloria David S. Cunningham, Jr.; W.S.C., call (323) 735- a graduate of Dorsey High Olympian Wyomia Tyus. gresswoman Karen Bass, Gray was presented with retired Congresswoman 0879 or visit 10thcdwsc. School, received the Da- Tyus was also recog- the “Lifetime Achievement the “Excellence in Career Diane Watson, retired State org. A video can be viewed vid Cunningham, Jr. award nized during the luncheon. Award” recipient; Wes- Achievement” award. Senator and former L.A. at vimeo.com/260154452. sponsored by US Bank. He will attend Florida A & M University. Anika Rahotep, a Sentinel newS Service Brandon Mebane of the Krystal Smith of the L.A. 11th Ave., in Los Angeles. ni achievements and say graduate of Hamilton High L.A. Chargers, L.A. Coun- Limited Addition Drum- Over the years, thou- “thank you” to their former School, received the Ge- On Saturday, October cilman Curren Price, Arron line, along with food trucks, sands of students have at- teachers, who have made neva Cox award sponsored 5, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Arnell “Bobo” Johnson vendors, a photo booth, tended Audubon Middle an impact in their lives. by Los Angeles World Air- Audubon Middle School of KJLH radio and more. jumpers, raffles and more.School and Gifted Magnet Also, sponsorship op- port. She will attend CSU- and Gifted Magnet will cel- This celebration will Tickets are available and went on to become suc- portunities are available for Northridge. Jada Salazar, a ebrate 90 years of educat- include former Audubon through Eventbrite un- cessful individuals. Audu- all businesses. To make a graduate of Dorsey High ing students in the Leimert principals, teachers and der AMS 90th Celebra- bon alumni are invited to donation to the 90th Cel- School, received the Joh- Park and surrounding com- staff members as well as a tion. The event will be attend and reunite with for- ebration, contact Audubon nabel Gentry award spon- munities with celebrity live deejay, performances held at Audubon Middle mer classmates, purchase Middle School and Gifted sored by L.A. County Audubon alumni such as by Fernando Pullum and School, located at 4120 yearbooks, celebrate alum- Magnet at (323) 290-6300. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 16, 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

This is not a drill. As I have noted else- “Houston, we have a where, “a society that can- problem,” or more histori- not concede its problems cally and currently correct, cannot solve its problems. “Houston, we’ve had a And a society that cannot problem, here.” It’s not a ones doing it, supporting it nance, and extreme finan- scattered like tombstones solve its problems can- problem of a ship in space, or half-heartedly resisting cial enrichment. However, across the landscape of our not survive its problems.” but rather the ship of state, it. And what about those some are satisfied with thecountry.” And he ended by Certainly, we cannot deny setting aside its best-docu- who also caution and coun- official sanction to hate andcalling it all “American America, U.S. society, ments claims and making sel the victims, survivors holler at rallies of White carnage.” So, no there is has a series of interrelated a hard right turn towards and resisters of these vari- supremacy reinforcement. no love here for America, self-destroying problems. its worst-practices. And ous forms of oppression to And, of course, his mad- only its condemnation un- And these basic problems both the captain and crew go slow, don’t be angry at man antics are not any less it reflects what he does,cannot be summed up as are unrepentantly and defi- injustice, and practice heal- thought-out strategy, but which is always exagger- Trump, although he rep- antly doing and saying im- ing and reconciliation with rather are acts of one who ated and unerringly false in resents them in one of moral, mad, mean-spirited oppressors as the highest is a violator, small-minded, some real and relevant way. their most raw, racist and and small-minded things. ethical act and goal. a hater, insecure and at least But if there is no end to unadorned forms. The It is a persistence, per- Clearly, Trump has a slightly unhinged as some the unhinged and hate filled struggle over what kind nicious and particularly special demon brew of ven- psychiatrists have suggest- racist rants and rage of the of America we will have American problem. For it om, invective and vicious- DR. MAULANA KARENGA ed. pretending and pretensious is still being fought on the takes place in plain sight ness toward peoples of Even though he pimps president Trump, there is ground in every place and in America, in a land that color, not just against Reps. picks vulnerable targets, and panders patriotism, also no limit to the moral instance of oppression. bills and boasts itself as Elijah Cummings, Ayanna those who because of race conveniently declares an and verbal contortions Re- Paul Robeson is right, “The the land of freedom, jus- Pressley, Ilhan Omar, Alex- and religion are least likely undemonstrated love for publicans will perform in battlefront is everywhere. tice and equality for all in andria Ocasio-Cortez and to be defended vigorously his country and shows no order to excuse, avoid ad- There is no sheltered rear.” an exceptional and almost Rashida Tlaib, and Rev. Al in concrete political ways. respect for its people, es- dressing and explain away And the task, Fannie Lou worshipful way. Indeed, it Sharpton. His supporters, Also, it is dishonest or pecially his base, he dares his ignorance, incompe- Hamer tells us, is to con- is seen by many as some- enablers and even would- at least self-deceiving to to demand others show tence and daily dispensed stantly question America, thing close to unforgive- be neutral analysts say his pretend that Trump is say- respect for America he evil. Sen. Mitch McCon- and set aside all illusions able sin to criticize it. It is attacks are not racial or rac- ing and doing such evil doesn’t have and has not nell wouldn’t even defend of a “perfect union,” of a problem of the imbalance ist, but directed toward all things simply because he’s shown. During his cam- his immigrant Chinese wife freedom unfought for and and inequity of wealth, who attack him. That, of playing to his base. This paign, he was constantly against the Trump go-back- of justice not gained and power and status, based course, is a desperate use is not tenable for at least he-dogging and moaning to-your-country attack. In- sustained in righteous and on race, class, gender, re- of a see-through cloth to three reasons. And even about how low America stead, he changed the sub- relentless struggle. ligion and a host of other cover a naked flasher whoif it were, it’s still wrong. had fallen from grace and ject and stared in space as socio-biological attributes. himself says he delights in First, he has declared and greatness, how it was rav- if he had lost himself on the Dr. Maulana Karenga, Indeed, these socio-biolog- what he does, especially they themselves have aged by crime and greed, sacrificial altar of Trumpian Professor and Chair of ical attributes are used to to those of color who dare proved, he can’t do any- left to rust and rot by cor- support. Africana Studies, Califor- assign human worth, social criticize him. thing to lose them or make rupt leaders, and how it had The lack of moral con- nia State University-Long status and opportunity for a This is one of the most them less subservient to become the laughing stock sideration, let alone moral Beach; Executive Director, life of dignity, decency and used claims in varied at- him. From the beginning, of the whole White world. courage, is grossly absent African American Cultural flourishing in the cities and tempts to lessen the inten- he confidently said, “I This chaos and its po- here. Their considerations Center (Us); Creator of rural areas and even at the tional injury and evil of could stand in the middle rous borders, he claims, al- are said to be “political,” Kwanzaa; and author of border. Trump’s racist attacks on of Fifth Avenue and shoot low the entrance of Black as if there is a clear and Kwanzaa: A Celebration So, let’s stop pretend- Black and Brown persons, somebody and I wouldn’t and Brown undesirables compelling need to divorce of Family, Community and ing it’s only about Trump. peoples, neighborhoods lose any voters.” and have insured “The morality from politics, and Culture and Introduction to For it is a condition larger and countries. But this isn’t Moreover, if he needed American dream is dead.” by implication, ethics from Black Studies, 4th Edition, than him; larger than the so and it’s not just the at- to do anything for them, He repeated these regular the way we live our lives, www.OfficialKwanzaaWeb- limited and distorted di- tack; it’s also the language he has certainly satisfied atclaims at his inaugural per- do our work and wage our site.org; www.MaulanaK- mensions of his mind and used , the “go back,” “get least those that looked for formance, feigning concern struggle depending upon arenga.org. his self-identifying and back,” “stay back,” and judicial and political domi- about “rusted-out factories, the situation. identifiable supporters and“be grateful” language and enablers. It is the American suppression designed espe- CHARLENE CROWELL system, itself, that produc- cially for peoples of color es Trump and reflects its over the centuries of White monster side. For Trump American domination, de- is an anomaly only in a privation and degradation personal sense. In a larger of them. He is regularly social sense, there’ve been and rightfully criticized by others like him, the racists, Rep. Charles Schumer and From its founding in same over the past 20 years higher education to better White supremacists, the Rep. Jerry Nadler who con- 1909 to today, the Na- is also a contributor to the secure our economy and oppressors of the poor, dis- tinuously advocate for his tional Association for the student debt crisis, This enable people to earn their advantaged and vulnerable impeachment, but he does Advancement of Colored data point from the Fed- way into the middle class. different. not tell them to go back to People (NAACP) has en- eral Reserve Bank of St. • Prevent abuses It sounds nice to say Israel, and it’s not because dured as a vital advocacy Louis, is further strength- by for-profit institutions – “we” and America are not they are citizens. We all organization dedicated to ened by a $7 billion drop Ineffective and/or abusive like this for the nightly are. Nor does he tell Speak- freedom and justice for in state funding for two and for-profit schools do not news, but how do we claim er Nancy Pelosi to go back all. From July 20-24, the four-year public colleges deserve taxpayer-funding this when “the we” are the to Italy. Like all bullies, he nation’s oldest and largest that occurred from 2008 to revenues; these institutions civil rights organization’s 2018, according to the Cen- must be held accountable. the Los AngeLes sentineL annual convention met for ter on Budget and Policy • Permanently tie the 110th time in Detroit’s Priorities. Pell Grant aid to the level Cobo Hall. These and other contrib- of inflation. This reform This affectionate grand- uting factors led to the joint Charlene Crowell would ensure that the level DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. daddy of Black conven- report’s key findings that of assistance to consumers Executive Publisher / CEO tions, known for its timely include: debt. with the lowest incomes topics, added student loan • Today, over half And for young college would be consistent. JENNIFER J. THOMAS debt to its 2019 agenda. of all families with Black graduates, the research • Strengthen loan Publisher Co-releasing a research re- heads of household aged found an average seven servicing standards and KENNETH R. THOMAS port with the Center for Re- 25-40 have student debt. years delaying a first-homeoversight – Reform current Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) sponsible Lending (CRL), • Black bachelor’s purchase, as well as delays servicing to provide clear RUTH WASHINGTON the NAACP added its voice degree graduates are unable that prevented younger standards of performance Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) and influence in the con- to afford loan repayments consumers from creating as well as consumer protec- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. tinuing public policy debate at five times the ratenew of households or starting tions. The Department of Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) and dilemma wrought by an comparable White gradu- families. Education must be a better PAMELA A. BAKEWELL unsustainable $1.5 trillion ates. These Black grads In short, heavy college steward. Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer of student debt. are also more likely to de- loan debt suppresses the • Improve repay- DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. Entitled, QUICK- fault than whites who never purchasing power of multi- ment: Make it easier for Executive Editor / Chief of Staff SAND: Borrowers of Color completed a degree. ple generations of the same students who currently BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL & the Student Debt Crisis, • Four years after family. carry debt to pay off their Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of the report examines how graduation, nearly half of “Despite making regu- loans and move on with Directors (2004-2014) this unprecedented level Black graduates owe more lar payments, many Afri- their financial lives. Repay- BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor of debt weighs heaviest on on their undergraduate stu- can American students who ing student loans should Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising Black America. It also of- dent loans than they did have attended college are not take 20-30 years. ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer fers a series of reforms de- when they received their disproportionately drown- “It has become increas- Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution signed to free borrowers of degree; by contrast, only 17 ing in debt,” said Hilary ingly more difficult for CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor all colors in a fair and equi- percent of white graduates O. Shelton, NAACP Wash- those without financial Production Designer / Staff Writer table manner. face this same dilemma. ington Bureau Director and wealth to have a sustain- LAUREN FLOYD, Staff Writer “The student loan debt • Women graduate, Senior Vice President for able pathway to higher Assistant to the Managing Editor crisis puts deeply held be- on average, with $2,700 Policy and Advocacy. We education,” noted Debbie BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer liefs like the value of hard more in student debt than urge policymakers to put Goldstein, CRL Executive Copy Editor work, the transformative their male counterparts. an end to predatory for- Vice President. “Fortunate- ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer power of education, and the Further, as they typically profit programs that targetly, however, the student Copy Editor ability to build wealth dur- earn less in the market- communities of color and loan crisis is solvable.” E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer ing one’s own lifetime into place, paying off their loans strengthen and boost feder- Thanks to this joint re- Copy Editor question,” states the report. takes longer. 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THURSDAY,AUGUST 1, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Senator Bernie Sanders Makes His Case with Ethnic Media Outlets The Democratic presidential candidate holds roundtable for independent media BY LAUREN FLOYD religion we believe in, the to 1 between a White fami- Staff Writer color of our skin and sexu- ly and a Black family; al orientation.” Whether it is educational The Los Angeles Sen- This is the second pres- opportunity — Black kids tinel, along with other eth- idential campaign for the are going to leave school nic-based independent 77-year-old self-pro- much more deeply in debt media platforms, met with claimed ‘Democratic than White kids; Whether it Senator Bernie Sanders last Socialist’ after losing to is healthcare, where you Friday, to discuss issues Democratic candidate have an infant mortality affecting the communities Hilary Clinton in the pri- rate in the Black communi- they cover. From topics maries during the 2016 ty two and a half times that like the racial wealth gap election. His liberal views, of the White community.” and environmental racism, heavy criticism of corpo- Amongst all of the to gentrification, immigra- rate America and his prom- items on his platform, Sen. tion and affordable health- ise to eliminate all student- Sanders most fervent care — Sen. Sanders debt and college tuition promise is to be nothing addressed it all. quickly gained his popular- like the president in office “The role local ethnic ity amongst the young, today. media plays in informing White left. Part of this con- “Certainly, as president minority communities is tributed to why the senator of the United States, my PHOTO COURTESY OF BERNIE SANDERS CAMPAIGN crucial. All communities lacked the Latinx and Sen. Bernie Sanders held a roundtable with representatives of ethnic and independent job would be to do every- deserve to hear our mes- Black vote. publications. thing that I can to move the sage of creating a govern- “Last time around, country in exactly the dif- ment that works for all of when I started the cam- founder of Ben & Jerry’s dates. Four years later, and economic and politic life of ferent direction than what us, not just the few, espe- paign, I think we started along with three politicians these items are at the fore- this country.” Trump is trying to do,” said cially those who are dispro- with three or four percent of color — former Ohio front of most Democratic Reporters from each of Sen. Sanders. portionately affected,” said in the polls and nobody Senator Nina Turner, Con- candidates’ platforms. Sen- the platforms present at the In the coming months, Sen. Sanders at the opening knew who the junior sena- gressman Ro Khanna and ator Kamala Harris, who roundtable asked Sen. the Bernie Sanders 2020 of the meeting. tor from the state of Ver- San Juan, Puerto Rico trails Sen. Sanders with 11 Sanders questions specific campaign will continue to The roundtable was mont was,” said Sen. Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz. points in the polls, just to those very powerful reach out and engage with part of an ongoing effort by Sanders. “In fact, not too Sen. Sanders is current- recently proposed her stu- interests Sen. Sanders immigrants and communi- the Sanders 2020 campaign many people knew what ly tied with Senator Eliza- dent loan forgiveness pro- referred to. When the L.A. ties of color across the to invest in and listen to Vermont was,” the Senator beth Warren with 14 points gram which has since Sentinel asked Sen. country. This week, the communities of color. Pres- added jokingly. trailing Joe Biden, who gained much criticism. Sanders how he would senator will have an even ent at the meeting were This time around, leads in primary Democrat- “Well you know what, address the racial wealth larger audience to share his representatives from some Sanders is more popular ic nominee polls with 31 virtually all of those same gap in the country, he platform as he takes the of L.A.’s African Ameri- with women and people of points. ideas are now being talked agreed that this was an stage in the second round can, Armenian, Chinese, color than with White peo- “We’re starting in a about by every candidate in important question. The of preliminary Democratic Latinx, Indian and Filipino ple and men, according to very different position the primary democratic New York Times recently debates. publications. an analysis of a poll pub- today,” says Sen. Sanders. process,” said Sen. reported that for every 100 “I think what divides “I am more than aware lished earlier this year by “Many of the ideas that we Sanders. dollars of a White family’s many of us from Trump’s that L.A. is incredibly Politico. It also shows that talked about last time, now So how does he set income, a Black family ideology is that we believe diverse, and I think that we Sanders led all other Dem- don’t seem that radical.” himself apart? makes only $5.04. we have a hell of a lot more are all aware that we are ocratic candidates, except Those issues like legal- “Well, I have been Sen. Sanders says that in common as human dealing with the President for Joe Biden, when it ization of marijuana, rais- fighting these fights for a beyond the immense beings,” said Sen. Sanders. of the United States, who came to the Latinx vote. ing the minimum wage to very long time and I think wealth disparity in the “It is a priority for our cam- tragically, is a racist, a reli- To chair the 2020 15 dollars per hour, crimi- that what my record shows country, the racial dispari- paign to continue this out- gious bigot and a xeno- Bernie Sanders campaign nal justice reform, and stu- is that I have the courage to ties are massive in every reach and ensure our vision phobe and who wants to are three notably diverse dent loan forgiveness set take on very, very powerful index. of coming together to cre- divide us up based on choices: Sen. Sanders Sen. Sanders apart from special interests who have “Whether it is wealth, ate change in America is where we came from, what selected Ben Cohen, co- other Democratic candi- undue influence over the where the gap is, I think, 10 accessible to all.” State Auditor Invites New Leaders to Reshape California The 2020 California Redistricting Commission is now accepting applications nities of interest and neigh- they have over 7,000 appli- “We are trying to is now open and will close borhoods and try to main- cations there is no way I am [ensure] that the applicant on August 9, 2019. The tain those to the extent pos- going to get mine through pool is inclusive and is State Auditor’s Office is sible. They also have to try the process’ but if you reflective of California, so seeking individuals who to minimize splitting cities don’t put your hat in the if you go on there and see have the ability to be and counties into multiple ring you definitely won’t that your community is impartial as well as appre- districts.” be selected,” said Fernan- being represented, then ciation for California’s To date, the State Audi- dez. apply or encourage other diversity. For the complete tor’s Office has received She also spoke about people to apply as well so list of eligibility require- 8,643 applications for the the importance of having a that you can make sure that ments and to complete the 2020 Citizens Redistricting diverse pool of applicants your community is repre- online application, please Commission. for the 2020 Citizens sented,” she said. visit www. shapecaliforni- “You may feel like, ‘oh Redistricting Commission. The application process asfuture.auditor.ca.gov COURTESY PHOTO Margarita Fernández presenting at 2020 Citizens Redis- tricting Commission application launch event at State Auditor’s Office with Elaine M. Howle (left of her), Cas- sandra Jennings of the Greater Sacramento Urban League (right) and other local community leaders.

BY KIMBERLEE BUCK • Michael Ward Contributing Writer • Michelle R. DiGuilio • M. Andre Parvenu The opportunity to Now that their term has reshape California arose in come to an end, the State November 2008 after vot- Auditor invites new leaders ers passed Proposition 11 to help reshape California. (Voters FIRST Act), which “In 2010, the voters led to the establishment of approved another initiative the Citizens Redistricting that added redrawing dis- Commission. trict lines for the congres- Since its creation, the sional district,” said chief 14-member commission of public affairs for the which was created by the California State Auditor, State Auditor, has been Margarita Fernandez. responsible for drawing “So this new commis- district lines for the State sion, the [2020] Citizens Senate, Assembly, and Redistricting Commission State Board of Equalization in California, would be the in hopes of creating new one that’s in charge of opportunities and change in drawing those electoral, California. state, and congressional Currently, the commis- district maps.” sion consists of five In addition, the com- democrats, five republi- mission will be required to cans, and four independent examine Census informa- members (decline to state). tion, comply with the Fed- For the past 10 years, eral Voting Rights Act, the following members hire a map drawer, hire an have served on the com- attorney and hold public mission: hearings as a way of • Vincent Barabba receiving input from local • Cynthia Dai residents. • Jodie Filkins Webber “There will [also] be • Stanley Forbes opportunities for communi- • Connie Galambos ties to come in and present Malloy to the commission why • Jeanne Raya their community should be • Peter Yao Gabino kept together or why the Aguirre lines should be drawn a • Angelo Ancheta certain way,” said Fernan- (Sworn in 2/10/11) dez. • Maria Blanco “They are also sup- • Lilbert “Gil” R. Ontai posed to consider commu- A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER AUGUST 26,1 , 20192013

The health and family festival continues the tradition of helping youth get ready for their future.

By Brian W. Carter health and family festivals as a small non-profit 501 Contributing Writer in Los Angeles. Her moth- (c)(3) agency we could not er’s words, truer now, than do this without them,” said It’s August! ever—there is still an un- Mitchell. You know what that yielding need for youth to be MIA would like to thank means? They’re going successful in school. their chair, co-chairs, friends, back—to school! “Brenda Marsh-Mitchell, members, sponsors, staff, Before you send the kids recognized the fact that kids volunteers, vendors and do- off for another year of aca- fail because they can’t hear, nors who are stepping up and demic excellence, you should see, or feel,” said Mitchell. out to help us provide our make sure they go back pre- “So, she created the back underserved residents of our pared. The annual 21st Moth- to school to help diffuse the community with a quality ers In Action’s (MIA) Annual health issues that many un- much needed health fair and Back to School Health and derserved at risk youth in our back to school supply give- Family Festival is coming to community.” away. make sure they will be pre- The free event provides This year’s co-chairs and Visions For Learning’s Briggitte Wilson provides a child with this first eyeclass- pared for school. The festival L.A.’s at-risk, underserved, sponsors include: Danny J. es for no fee at Mother’s In Action’s Back to School Health & Family giveaways will take place Saturday, Au- school aged youth with free Bakewell, Sr. of Bakewell event. PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS gust 3, from 9a.m.-1p.m. at health screenings, immuniza- Media; Assemblymember Exposition Park’s Christmas tions, haircuts, uniforms and Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Su- Holman United Method- corporate and individual with free health screen- Tree Lane 3911 S. Figueroa valuable community resourc- pervisor Mark Ridley-Thom- ist Church, DJ Jiji Sweet, donors. ings and education at Street, Los Angeles, CA es and information. Visitors as; Councilmember Curren Robert Torrence, PAVA MIA is honored to this year’s back to school 90037. can expect free or low-cost Price (CD9); Los Angeles World, 7-Eleven, Oscar have health care educa- health fair. “We’re helping young healthcare, youth job op- City Council President Herb Joel Bryant Foundation, tors/providers, which If you are planning on students to be good, law- portunities, safety, sex-traf- Wesson (CD10); Council- Office Depot Founda- include Benevolence attending the event please abiding, healthy, knowl- ficking information, educa- member Marqueece Harris- tion, Office of Manage- Health Center, Explorer bring your child’s immu- edgeable citizens by having tion, social services, healthy Dawson (CD8); and School ment of Exposition Park, -1, COACH for Kids, nization record if applica- back-to-school,” said the late habits and much more while Board member of District 1, LAPD, LAPPL, Sandra LAC+USC medical Cen- ble. For more information Brenda Marsh-Mitchell and supplies last. The event ca- Dr. George McKenna III. Evers Manly, South Coast ter Asthma Breath Mo- on the event please con- former president of MIA. ters to children ages five to Those sponsors, partners AQMD, Printco Graph- bile, Special Service for tact the organization at “The need is still there and 15-years-old. There will be and special individuals in- ics, Kaiser Permanente, Groups Trauma Recov- (323) 290-0456 or email probably even more neces- free raffles throughout the clude: Los Angeles Senti- L.A. Sanitation, Walsh ery, The Children’s Den- mothersinactioninc@aol. sary now than it was when day that includes a variety of nel Newspaper, L.A. Watts Shea Corridor Construc- tal Center, Watts Health com. Participants interest- we started it.” tickets and more. Times, The Bakewell Com- tors, Weingart Founda- Center – Dentistry, Watts ed in donating to Mother’s Tracy Mitchell echoes “We are very thankful to pany, Brotherhood Crusade, tion, RFP Insurance and Health Center, YWCA In Action can visit www. her mother’s sentiments and our village of elected offi- Bank of America, CHP, The Zapata-King Neighbor- Greater Los Angeles and gofundme.com/miaback- continues to bring the com- cials, sponsors, donors, vol- Cochran Firm of California, hood Council. MIA many more join our vil- toschool munity one of the biggest unteers and barbers because The Baron J Foundation, appreciates all of their lage to bless our youth

what is going on in tens of millions of dollars of whom are eager to help Census {continued from Pg. A-1} Washington, D.C., worth of funding, affect- make a major change for especially when ing programs that assist the future of Los Angeles discussed the effect the cen- and Joseph Villela, of Coali- they’re wrong,” he many living in Los An- County. sus will have on California’s tion for Humane Immigra- says of the power geles County. “I think if we work to- governmental power and tion Rights (CHIRLA). the state has in leg- “We’re going to make gether, this count will not residents of Los Angeles. Together, the group led islation, continu- sure they understand how only go up, but we will “We were the most un- a moving press conference ing, “It’s California the census affects the show the rest of the coun- dercounted community in focusing on the importance that’s leading the community,” Kirk Samu- try how to do it,” Assem- the state. That translates to of community involvement way in making sure els of the Community blymember Jones-Sawyer, not only money and resourc- to help achieve a complete we keep what’s Coalition details refer- Sr. expressed. es but also political power,” count. “Most importantly, wrong in Wash- ring to federally funded As the conference came he states of the history and we have to figure out a way ington in check, so programs that are com- to an end, he shared a spe- impact, adding, “South Los to get in people’s homes, so we need even more monly used among Black cial message regarding Angeles cannot afford to we can do the count,” As- power and money and Latino families. “We the future leaders of Los lose any resources or politi- semblymember Jones-Saw- now to combat want to just appeal to Angeles stating, “10 years cal power; in fact, we prob- yer, Sr. stated. Rather than Assemblymember Reginald Byron that.” them and tell them the from now, she’ll still be a ably need more so that we having federal agents at- Jones-Sawyer COURTESY PHOTO California has importance of it, and young kid, and she’ll still can be successful.” tempt to enter the homes of two Senators and we’re going to make sure need resources,” he says, Assemblymember residents, he suggests using arrest your family members, 53 House seats, due to that we make it as easy as pulling aside the young- Jones-Sawyer, Sr. was ac- what he calls, “Validators”, that is devastating,” he de- the size and population possible for them to fill est of the group of Valida- companied by Kathleen community leaders who can clares. He further explained of the state. However, out the census,” he adds. tors, “that’s why this cen- Domingo of St. Vincent act as a familiar face with his thoughts on how the lead- with inaccurate counts, With a strong em- sus count is so important, de Paul Church, Quintilia a cultural likeness to help ership in Washington does those numbers are at risk phasis on sharing cor- it’s for her and that’s why Avila, California Complete build trust and comfort resi- not want Los Angeles to get a of decreasing. rect information, each we’re here today.” Count Census 2020, Ely dents when going door to complete count due to the op- Not only will the cen- leader spoke of their Flores, NALEO Education door for counts. position California legislators sus count affect the pow- intentions to aid in get- For more information Fund, Kirk Samuels, Com- “What they’re saying in put forth. er structure of the gov- ting a complete vote. Be- on the Census 2020, visit munity Coalition, Alejandra Washington about going out “We’re [California Senate ernment, but government hind Assemblymember census.gov and follow the Ramirez-Zarae, Advance- and sending ICE agents to and House Representatives] funding as well. The state Jones-Sawyer, Sr. was a Instagram account @us- ment Project of California, come into your home and the ones that will contradict is at risk of losing nearly group of Validators, all censusbureau. Destination Crenshaw {continued from Pg. A-1} munity. and make it an asset that The main attraction will increases the vitality of the be Sankofa Park, which existing community and will be the largest platform doesn’t require a new com- of all included in the proj- munity to come in to create ect. Located just south of economic vitality,” Council- Leimert Park on 46th and member Marqueece Harris- Crenshaw, the platform will Dawson says directing his serve as an amphitheater for comments to the board. performances, festivals, and Along with Council- community gatherings and member Marqueece Harris- events. Dawson, community stake- “Sankofa Park, we think holders Berlinda Fontenot is a fitting investment for Jamerson, president of the this board to make to aug- Museum of African Ameri- ment and enhance the train, can Art, Quinton Primo,

LEROY HAMILTON PHOTO Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson (center) with supporters of Destination Crenshaw

Mark Ridley Thomas also essence of the area. for large scale transpor- be displayed created by shared comments back- The C/LAX has been tation, and for economic local artists and commu- ing Destination Crenshaw allocated $2.058 billion revitalization efforts,” nity members, as well as and the future installments. in funds to build the rail, Berlinda Fontenot Jamer- commissions from world- Supporters in the audience aligning the goals of both son says of the partnership renowned artists. wore shirts that read Des- Destination Crenshaw and with Metro and Destina- Setting the standard tination Crenshaw stood Metro’s transit-supportive tion Crenshaw. for community pride, this in solidarity to show their campaign to make trains Architectural firm project aims to raise aware- support of the initiative. safer and more accessible Perkins+Will, best known ness and restore Crenshaw As part of Metro’s to residents of Los An- for their work with the Boulevard to an optimal Crenshaw/LAX Transit geles, also encouraging Smithsonian National Mu- economic state. As many Project (C/LAX), an 8.5- healthier options such as seum of African Ameri- stated, Destination Cren- mile light rail is currently biking and walking. With can History and Culture shaw, is a project not only

LEROY HAMILTON PHOTO under construction and the vote from the board, in Washington, D.C., will for South Los Angeles but L-to-R Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and expected to open in 2020. Destination Crenshaw has produce a design set to the entire region. L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas. Rather than receiving mi- now opened the door to honor the past, present nor changes, the train will 240 years of history and and future of Crenshaw To learn more about co-Founder, Chairman and South Central also advocat- bring about, Destination Black excellence. Boulevard without com- Destination Crenshaw CEO of Capri Capital Part- ed for the project. Los An- Crenshaw will partner with “Together we have the promising its true essence visit http://destinationc- ners and Addam Ayala, geles Mayor Eric Garcetti Metro to create an experi- opportunity to create a re- and unique history. Over renshaw.rasheedsulaiman. Founding Director of Smile and L.A. County Supervisor ence and preserve the true gional and national model 100 art installations will com/index/. THURSDAY,AUGUST 1, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 History Professor Jonathan Chism Illuminates the Words of Dr. King in New Book

BY IMANI SUMBI he knew and loved. Turn- King was at his time of Contributing Writer ing to God for guidance, he death. He says he under- accepted the call to preach went a personal reflection The words of Dr. Mar- at an early age, becoming of his own as he combed tin Luther King, Jr. have an ordained minister of the through King’s writings. echoed in the minds of jus- Church of God in Christ at “For me, writing the tice-seeking Americans for only 14-years-old. book was a journey,” he COURTESY PHOTO more than half a century, Chism would go on to says. “I felt transformed as Dr. Jonathan Chism and a new book by Dr. obtain his bachelor’s I was putting the reflec- Jonathan Chism is further degree, master’s degree, tions together, to really importance of having faith and to strive for when it proof that the civil rights and Ph.D. from Rice Uni- spend some time deeply and drawing on divine comes to love,” Chism icon’s legendary speeches versity. His doctoral disser- reflecting on what King inspiration and power to be says. are as vibrant and relevant tation on the civil rights said and interpreting it in able to love effectively.” Ultimately, Chism today as they were in the movement in Memphis light of contemporary While the purpose of wants to offer a positive yet 1960s. became the basis for his times and reality.” the book is individual self- realistic message about the “30-Day Journey with first book, “Saints in the Chism hopes that read- reflection and meditation, ongoing fight for social Martin Luther King Jr.” fervent interest in the inter- Struggle: Church of God in ers will experience an Chism hopes it can also be justice: The journey will be (Fortress Press) is a concise section between race and Christ Activists in the equally fulfilling journey part of the grander journey long and arduous, but the collection of passages from religious activism, Chism Memphis Civil Rights with daily readings of of America toward social cause is worth the struggle, King’s sermons, speeches, says he felt honored and Movement, 1954–1968.” King’s words. He spent justice and equality. dedication, and time neces- letters and other written delighted to be chosen to Chism says his love for several weeks narrowing At a time when many sary to its fulfillment. works, paired with in-depth write the book, as Fortress African American theology down his selection of evangelical Christians sup- “In addition to the analysis by Chism, an Press contacted several grew deeper as he earned quotes, which he attests port President Trump and Christian community, I was assistant professor of histo- potential authors before his Masters of Divinity was quite a difficult task. tacitly condone the under- hoping that this work could ry at the University of selecting him. degree from Southern The finished product is lying racism of his policies, be inspirational for a new Houston-Downtown. It is Long before Chism was Methodist University. something he hopes readers Chism says there is a moral generation of activists,” part of a “30-Day” series – a scholar of civil rights and For him, writing “30- will find timely, accessible, reckoning to be done with- Chism says. “Hopefully, an each book written by a dif- African American religion, Day Journey with Martin and spiritually rejuvenat- in the Christian communi- activist may read this book ferent author – that he was compelled to fight Luther King Jr.” was a fit- ing. ty. and find some encourage- includes other spiritual against the social injustices ting opportunity to contin- “One of the things that “I think this book and ment and some fuel to keep thinkers such as Dietrich brewing in his hometown. ue his engagement with is central to me is King’s King’s words challenge fighting for justice.” Bonhoeffer and Dorothy Growing up in Pine Bluff, Black religious history and reflection on love and how Christians to be authenti- “30-Day Journey with Day. Arkansas, Chism witnessed social activism. As he this was a core ethical prin- cally Christian. Whether Martin Luther King Jr.” Having had a long per- the widespread poverty and began assembling the book, ciple for him,” Chism says. we’re Black Christians [or] will be available for pur- sonal history within the flawed criminal justice sys- it dawned on Chism that he “As a Christian minister, White Christians, we have chase on August 6 through Black church as well as a tem that ensnared people was around the same age as King really emphasized the a high standard to uphold Amazon and other retailers. Tweedl, A New Music Experience for the Digital World Music discovery for music lovers and artists made easy Step 2: Create a 30-sec- music to R&B and Hip- platforms etc. and the who Androids through the ond sample of your song Hop music lovers.” are managers, your Google Play Store and the Step 3: Upload cover He goes on to encour- entourage, publicists, and Apple Store. 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I saw all financial invest- today’s digital world did see really big opportunities ments and activities that not fairly vet all of the to merge the physical with were developed by music available talent and I actu- the digital in terms of expe- ally think the music indus- riences that just aren’t even try was flawed if not rigged possible with the construct against new artists.” of platforms that are avail- Later, Abrahams left able today.” Combs Enterprises to cre- Abrahams also spoke ate the music social net- words of wisdom for up- working app and to follow and-coming artists. his passion for music and “The first thing for new helping aspiring artists and artists is trust in your talent in 2017, he launched and hone your Tweedl. talent…always,” he said. “[Through the app,] we “Learn the business of give all new artist an equal music and understand who chance to have their music your audience(s) are and heard by a broader audience what they really want to and give a voice to music hear. That’s really impor- lovers to help select the tant because you want to next hot artist,” said Abra- make sure that your prod- hams. uct is being pushed to the COURTESY PHOTO Here’s how it works: right audience. I see Black Visit www.tweedlmusic.com Step 1: Upload dope artists who have a really to learn more. music to Tweedl pop sound try to push their A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY AUGUST 1 , 2019 A-10THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013 NEWS OPINION LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL AUGUST 1A-9 , 2019

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wood, planned to open in The project is privately- already see the transforma- 2024, when their current funded by Ballmer who tion that people are going lease at Staples Center ends. says he is very thrilled about to want to move here and The Inglewood Basketball making Inglewood the full- that’s going to help.” & Entertainment Center time home of the Clippers. Many residents of Ingle- will include an 18,500-seat “We’ve been at this for a wood voice their ambiva- world-class arena along number of years and we had lence with the city’s new with a sports medicine clin- the pleasure of meeting the ventures. The perception is ic, community courts, park mayor a number of years that with this scope of de- spaces, educational facili- ago and I think we really velopment, and at this rate, ties, restaurants and shops. appreciated the opportuni- costs of living in the city The proposed site will be ties and value of putting our will rise along with prop- The center will be home to the team’s business and basketball offices, training located on West Century arena in Inglewood,” says erty value, resulting in gen- facility, community and retail spaces. PHOTO: LA CLIPPERS Boulevard between South Ballmer. “Talking with the trification. Prairie Avenue and South mayor, we saw a commu- “It’s a win for every- dents. When completed Ballmers and myself to sports platform Bleacher Yukon Avenue, and will nity and a leader that really body,” says City of Ingle- 35 percent the complex teach young students there Report called the Clippers also be home to the team’s wanted to, in all the best wood Commissioner Er- will generate an estimated is more to life than just get- the most hated team in the business and basketball of- ways, do business in a way ick Holly. “I know a lot of $268 million in economic ting a job. Open your own NBA. “In this season of activity for Inglewood an- business.” joy and giving, the Clip- nually, and more than $190 Trina Lawson is execu- pers are the lump of coal in million in new tax revenue tive director of advance- your NBA logo socks, the from 2020-2045.” ment at the Children of hair in your eggnog,” said “The additional reve- Promise Preparatory Acad- writer Howard Beck in a nue allows us to trim more emy, a charter school in December 2015 Bleacher trees, to lane more miles Inglewood. The school has Report story that cited a in the streets, to re-pave partnered with the Clippers “longtime team executive”

(L-R) Gillian Zucker, Clippers President of Business Operations, Inglewood Mayor James Butts, L.A. Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer and Inglewood City Councilmember The new Clippers stadium in Inglewood will include an 18,500-seat world-class George Dotson. PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS arena along with a sports medicine clinic, community courts, park spaces, educa- tional facilities, restaurants and shops. PHOTO: LA CLIPPERS fices, training facility, com- that was good for the Ingle- people say they are being munity and retail spaces. wood community, but that forced out. No one is being more sidewalks over the organization in the past. to say, “Something about In a special reception would still allow us as an forced out. What’s happen- last five years combined,” “The Clippers Men- them, it’s just an irritant.” hosted by the L.A. Clippers enterprise to come in and do ing is that Inglewood has says Butts. “The addition- torship Zone is amazing But now, the L.A. un- prior to the unveiling of the business and also be good been so far below market al revenue just from the because it focuses on get- derdog has a number-one project plans, Inglewood community citizens.” rate rentals, and now that construction taxes has al- ting kids out of the urban power ranking and just city officials, residents andThe residents of Ingle- they’re coming up to the lowed us to hire about 25 areas and into some of the acquired 2019 NBA Finals business owners gathered wood have been along for market rate, it’s shocking.” additional police officers. exciting things and differ- champion Kawhi Leonard in excitement for the com- quite the ride as the city that Mayor Butts says the We are in our eighth con- ent paths that they may not along with six-time NBA ing announcement. Just as was once overlooked as a be able to take,” says Law- All-Star Paul George. the special event, held at low-income, gang-infected son. “For our kids, they Whether you love or hate The Wiltern Theatre, com- city, and which was at one have done the most as an “The Clips,” they will be menced, Mayor Butts and point headed for bankrupt- organization and for us as the team to watch this sea- L.A. Clippers Chairman cy, is now booming after a partnership.” son. Steve Ballmer addressed recovering economically. Lawson praises the or- NBA.com says, “At full guests before hundreds of Housing value is at its high- ganization’s commitment strength, the Clippers will fans poured into the theatre, est in over 10 years and de- to the community and has have a starting lineup that dawned in royal blue and velopment is at an all-time been a fan of the move features two of the league’s red, proud of their team’s high. The L.A. Rams are set since the start. best players, along with a comeback and excited for to complete the new Ingle- “I got on a plane and second unit that features the season ahead. wood arena in 2020 which went to Sacramento with two of the league’s top re- The relationship be- will be the host arena to the lobbyists to lobby for serves.” tween the City of Ingle- Super Bowl LVI in 2022, that arena to be here be- “We have one of the wood and the Clippers is a national college football cause the Clippers arena best organizations I have one that both parties boast championship, a World needs to be here. I’m ever been a part of, these as the perfect fit. Mayor Cup and the 2028 Olympic looking forward to it. I’m guys are more than just Butts broke down the love Games opening ceremonies. fighting for our kids and basketball players,” says story a bit: Larry Rigsby, 64, is a L.A. Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer reveals plans our families to have the L.A. Clippers Execu- “Steve Ballmer buys happily retired resident of for the predicted championship team’s new stadium in Clippers here, and to stay tive Board Member Jerry the Clippers and they’re a Inglewood. He has owned Inglewood, CA, at Clipper’s The Playbook event, at the here, because that’s em- West. “To get two players disaster. He pays too much his home in the city for 30 Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / SENTINEL ployment, that’s building of this caliber on one team or them — so everybody years and says he has seen morale and that’s building is unheard of. They’re true thought. I come in to In- the city go through a lot. He city has taken measures to secutive year of the lowest community.” to what the organization glewood and we’re seven has mixed emotions about ensure that residents par- crime rates in the history of All city affairs aside, the stands for. Hard-working months from bankruptcy, all the development, includ- ticipate in this economic re- the city of Inglewood.” move is sure to add some and skilled.” we’re not going to make ing the new Clippers arena. surgence. According to the Althea Moses is a three- fuel to the long-standing The excitement is only payroll and everybody’s “I am a super sports fan, L.A. Clippers, “the project time Olympian, book au- Lakers and Clippers rival- beginning for the city of giving up on us,” says May- so I love that. But I do fear it is expected to create an es- thor and Inglewood busi- ry. Inglewood, the former Inglewood. “This is the or Butts. “He has done fan- is pricing out the people that timated 10,000 construction ness owner. She hopes the home to the Lakers, who sports entertainment capi- tastic things with this team, are low in income and those jobs and more than 1,500 new developments inspire played at The Forum from tal of the Western United now with this latest free that are struggling with rent. permanent jobs, with local more entrepreneurship in 1967 until 1999 when they States,” says Mayor Butts agent acquisition. So now But, from a homeowner’s hire components in place the community. moved to Staples Center, before Steve Ballmer inter- what this has potential to perspective, I can’t be any to fill 30 percent - of avail “I’m looking to see will now be the home of rupts and shouts, “No, the do for Inglewood, his arena happier with what’s hap- able construction jobs with more business owners the Clippers — a move sports entertainment capi- coming to fruition, it makes pening,” says Rigsby. “In- local labor and 35 percent and small businesses open that may irritate some of tal of the WORLD!” Inglewood the place that no glewood is going to be the of the available arena op- up,” says Moses. “I look the many Clippers “haters” one can ever leave.” model of small cities. I can eration jobs with local resi- forward to people like the in the city. The popular

and #AnthonyVargas, marchers and attempted Sheriff, they also pointed {continued from Pg. A-1} also killed by sheriffs, to antagonize. A few uni- to District Attorney Jackie Twyman chanted the names of formed deputies emerged Lacey, demanding that she meeting was held with the their loved ones at an in- from the side of the build- prosecute the officers who Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight attended the regular monthly humanely unphased Vil- ing and challenged some murdered Ryan. Ryan’s Commission (COC); there Oversight Commission meet- lanueva. of the young men, putting sister, Dominique, stated were vigils, marches, and ing to report the harassment As Sunday’s march their hands on their weap- that 540 people had been rallies. Many of those who during the public comment took off from Southwest on belts, and telling them, killed by police on DA participated reported being period. Commissioners were College and headed east “Come around back.” Lacey’s watch and she has terrorized by police as a deeply concerned; they asked on Imperial, the crowd Ryan’s family called the refused to prosecute. They result of their involvement. questions and committed to overflowed from the crowd to order. Speak- are demanding that she One of the lead community follow up, but lack the sub- sidewalk into the street. ing over a bullhorn, they take action for Ryan. organizers was arrested for poena power necessary to Drivers were enthusias- reminded the marchers of As the rally came to a a minor probation violation force the Sheriff’s Depart- tic, many honking and why they were gathered, close, children handed out the day after he led a hugely ment to respond. During a yelling words of encour- of who Ryan was, and of flyers to the crowd and successful community rally; meeting break, BLMLA and agement, chanting along COURTESY PHOTO the injustice of his murder. asked them to call Sheriff the arresting officer is re- lawyers from the American with the marchers; some Ryan Twyman The crowd was moved to Alex Villanueva to tell him ported as having said, “You Civil Liberties Union and the parked and joined in. tears as they were remind- to name and fire the depu - think that little political National Lawyers Guild, held The pedestrian line was from Parkland, Florida), ed of Ryan’s three children ties. Ryan’s mother and [stuff] is cute.” A 20-year- a session for the family and shielded by motorcy- marched inconspicuously who are left fatherless. father pledged to continue old young man was pulled residents to file official- com clists on brightly-painted among the crowd, using his There was also a call to push, next by demon- over leaving the COC meet- plaints about the harassment bikes. The crowd teemed vast social media platform to action. Demands were strating with BLMLA ing and had guns pulled on they have been experiencing. with Ryan’s enormous to amplify Ryan’s story. read: 1) Release the names outside DA Lacey’s office him and his 12-year-old They confronted Sheriff Alex family, friends, members When the crowd com- of the officers who killed on Wednesday afternoons. sister. They were not cited Villanueva, who was caught of the community, chil- pleted the mile-long trek Ryan and fire them. 2) Rather than dispersing or arrested, but deeply trau- entering the building as they dren, pastors, members from Southwest to the Sher- Release all videos in un- after the rally at the Sher- matized. These are only two were leaving. Villanueva had of Black Lives Matter, iff’s Station, deputies im- altered, unedited form. iff’s Station, the crowd of the reported incidents of lied publicly about meet- White People for Black mediately closed the glass 3) Hold an independent marched back in unison, harassment. ing with the Twyman family. Lives, Brothers-Sons- doors. The crowd chanted investigation. 4) Stop the taking over the street, Last week, members of When Ryan’s sisters asked Selves, the ACLU, and “No Justice, No Peace” and harassment of the fam- playing rhythms on orange Ryan’s family and Black him about it, he repeated the others. David Hogg, the “Black Lives…we matter,” ily and community and buckets and amplifying Lives Matter – Los Angeles lie before making a hand ges- 19-year-old co-founder infinitely repeating Ryan’sdismiss all harassment- chants. “Say his name! (BLMLA), which has been ture to “shoo” them away. The of March for Our Lives name. Deputies jeered, related charges. In addi- Ryan Twyman!” working closely with them, families of #QuentinThomas (school shooting victims made faces, flipped tion off to the the demands for the

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Homelessness is a seri- ing “the” homeless or “a” intimate partner violence, ous challenge everywhere homeless person, one at a sexual assault and other What drives our great to feed them, house them, er bloodstream problem is we look. According to time? My answer is let’s things that contribute to nation? Not all agree that give them free medical cancer. Do you think it’s the California Homeless- try and help both. low self-esteem, self- the United States is a great care, insurance and educa- a plague? Then we have ness Statistics as of Janu- I think it is important harm, violence and apathy. nation. I believe we are a tion. You give everything some young people get- ary 2018, there was an for us to be concerned Recently Ms. Lewis great nation and that we for free. What do you ting nicotine poisoning estimated 130,000 people about the homeless prob- asked me if I would be can improve ourselves. do? That’s the question and vaping with flavors. experiencing homeless- lem as a whole, but I also willing to come and teach Nothing is perfect regard- which confronts the U.S. I often wondered how is ness throughout Southern think that for the majority the importance of forgive- less of whatever it is. The now. The process of how it flavored vaping got -ad California. The homeless of us we have to approach ness within the people utopia of perfection will to handle the people who vertised on television?? in Los Angeles County it like we do anything else they serve. I was honored only be realized when we want to enter the United Did you notice that? How hovers around 59,000 peo- that is monumental in our to support the work she are on “Planet On” a dai- States effects the blood- did they sneak in and, of ple and it is reported that lives; one step or one per- is so committed to. One ly basis we see so many stream of the nation. This course, alcohol is being in Los Angeles County son at a time. We can do- may ask why would peo- negative things. But, we is a huge subject! Yes. We pushed with flavors too! homelessness has spiked nate money to legitimate ple that are or have been also see people are living love the people. Seems to Drugs are also problem- 12 percent since last year organizations that we homeless care about for- and loving life in spite of me the system is whacked. atic and in the nation’s (and 16 percent in the City know are doing the work, giveness? Forgiveness is the “not so lovely things.” The bloodstream has bloodstream. Marijuana of Los Angeles). There are but there’s more we can a crucial step and tool for One of the great things clots. I’m convinced if our for all. Get’em all drunk many reasons that lead to do individually. One of anyone to overcome is- about our nation is gener- elected officials would and senseless, unable to the rise in homelessness, my dear colleagues, Kan- sues in their life whether osity of individuals, who cooperate together, the handle their business or such as mental illness, dee Lewis, Executive Di- it is self-forgiveness or donate yearly and more problem could begin to every day life. Who’s ac- housing costs, and the lack rector of The Positive Re- the need to forgive others frequently to help others. be solved. If our elected countability? Don’t forget of jobs, to name just a few. sults Corporation (PRC) to heal and move forward We are known as a “giv- officials would consider drugs flowing in and out Many people are just one is making sure her orga- with their lives. Home- ing nation.” Unfortunate- the bigger picture and of shipyards & airplanes. paycheck away from be- nization is hands-on in lessness is living a life of ly, there are astounding reconfigure the immigra- Is it Commercial Baby- ing on the streets, or what the community to do their hell on earth and we must problems which plague tion system process. Big lon? Huh? Violence is an- is known as “couch surf- part in providing services become the angels that can our population of all sta- problems require more other bloodstream prob- ing.” Both are forms of to the community and the help them improve their tus, whoever they may be. intricate solutions. Okay, lem. Folks killing other homelessness. homeless. lives. Be careful not to Most recently in the news, on to other bloodstream folks and their own rela- The Bible says that the The mission of the judge because you never there are volumes of pub- problems. Greed also runs tives too! poor will be with you al- Positive Results Corpora- know what could happen licity about immigration. our U.S. bloodstream. ways, but does that mean tion (PRC) is to address to you, such as an illness, That’s part of the blood- Patterns of luxury become Jeanette Grattan we have to accept it? the trauma, violence and medical bills, loss of a job, stream flow. Some people addictive. We need to get Parker/Founder/Super- There are people, institu- abuse people experience. the death of a loved one or advocate open borders. a grip on wealth; which intendent Today’s Fresh tions and organizations Their goal is to create a host of several other fac- Others do not. Suppose there’s nothing wrong Start Charter Schools that are trying to do their healthy relationships. tors that could cause you you have a household with wealth except when www.todaysfreshstart. part. But the situation They are committed to to be in their shoes. #Hel- of four. Your income re- it goes to your head and org; A Top LA County still seems to be getting help reduce violence in pEndHomelessness quires you use it for your get “fat” and don’t think School: Thanks for read- worse. In 2017, Measure our homes and communi- own family needs. Then of others. For some it ing! Copyright © “Inquir- H was passed to help raise ties and teach people to Healing Without Hate: suppose you have twelve warps the thinking, life- ing Minds Want To Know” money for this effort and make positive decisions It’s a choice. It’s a life- people knocking down style and how relates to all rights reserved much of the money raised about their lives. They are style. Pass it on! your door demanding you others importance. Anoth- has already gone into pro- currently working with grams, but there is still homeless youth and adults Visit www.WendyEn- more needed. 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17913 of the Business and INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. Professions code that the County of LOS ANGELES 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 The filing of this statement CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): CNS-3277310# does not of itself authorize is guilty of a misdemeanor JAZMYN RENAE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers punishable by a fine not to COVINGTON , 815 N Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars LA BREA AVE #406, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of ($1,000)). INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County Invite Bids S/DANA O. CANADY, This business is conducted by File No. 2019194115 or common law (See Section For The Construction Of: President an Individual The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Professions Code). with the County Clerk of business on N/A. 1. VIBRANT GATHERINGS Original Filing Los Angeles County on I declare that all information GLOBAL, 2. VIBRANT 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 CLAREMONT OUTFALL TRUNK SEWER 07/16/2019. in this statement is true and GATHERINGS, 3. DAWN CNS-3277291# REHABILITATION NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who KASEY LOVELACE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material COACHING, 5733 S. (Bid Opening September 3, 2019 - Estimate 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section KENISTON AVE., LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90043 County NAME STATEMENT $1,600,000 - $2,500,000) at the end of five years from Professions code that the of LOS ANGELES File No. 2019182294 the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor DAWN KASEY LOVELACE (are) doing business as: Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to , 5733 S. KENISTON, LOS RV FAMILY AND FRIENDS, Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining; Flow Bypass Pumping; Sewer in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 90043 734 E 115TH ST, LOS 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). This business is conducted by ANGELES, CA 90059 County Manhole Rehabilitation with Calcium Aluminate Coating; 40 days after any change S/JAZMYN RENAE an Individual of LOS ANGELES in the facts set forth in the COVINGTON, OWNER The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): 6HZHU&OHDQLQJDQG&&79,QVSHFWLRQ7UDႈF&RQWURO statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed business on N/A. CARLA MOON, 734 E 115TH 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of I declare that all information ST, LOS ANGELES, CA The Sanitation Districts encourage participation of in the residence address of Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and 90059 a registered owner. A new 07/05/2019. correct. (A registrant who KENNETH LAVELLE minority, women, disadvantaged, disabled veterans, Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material AMERSON, 2403 THOREAU and small business enterprises. Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section ST, INGLEWOOD, CA 90303 before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and MADDOGG BATCHELOR, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires Professions code that the 720 E 99TH ST, LOS 3ODQVDQG6SHFL¿FDWLRQVPD\EHREWDLQHGDWWKH Business Name Statement at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90002 Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to a General Partnership The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). business on 06/2019. Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires S/DAWN KASEY LOVELACE, I declare that all information and click on “New Construction Projects” Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change OWNER in this statement is true and CNS-3279260# in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of declares as true any material Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section least once each week for four LOS ANGELES, CA 90018 or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of 07/15/2019. 17913 of the Business and successive weeks prior to County of LOS ANGELES NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the CIVIL the date set for hearing on Mailing Address: 8617 S 4TH Professions Code). a registered owner. A new Original Filing Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false the petition in the following AVENUE, INGLEWOOD, CA 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor newspaper of general 90305 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Statement must be filed CNS-3277441# before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to circulation, printed in this Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE county: LA Sentinel LUANA A JOHNS, 8617 S January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). FOR CHANGE OF NAME Date: July 17 2019 4TH AVENUE, INGLEWOOD, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the office of the County S/KENNETH LAVELLE Case No. 19NWCP00271 MAURICE A LETTER CA 90305 must be accompanied by the NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided AMERSON, PARTNER Superior Court of California, Judge of the Superior Court This business is conducted File No. 2019186518 in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed County of Los Angeles 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 by a Trust The filing of this statement CNS-3277604# The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Petition of: Danielle Alyse The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on Stephan for Change of Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL business on N/A. the use in this state of a SMART MOVE GUARANTEE, Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the 07/01/2019. TO ALL INTERESTED I declare that all information 447 N 300 SUITE 2, Kaysville, statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with PERSONS: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of FOR CHANGE OF NAME UT 84037 County of LOS another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section Petitioner Danielle Alyse correct. (A registrant who ANGELES in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name Stephan filed a petition Case No. 19NWCP00249 declares as true any material or common law (See Section Superior Court of California, Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires with this court for a decree matter pursuant to Section SMART MOVE ADVANTAGE Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from changing names as follows: County of Los Angeles 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). Petition of: Mary Cruz Porras REALTY, LLC, 265 N MAIN Original Filing Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Danielle Alyse Stephan Professions code that the ST D-250, KAYSVILLE, UT before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County for Change of Name registrant knows to be false 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 to Danielle Alyse Stephan 84037; State of Incorporation: CNS-3277336# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided Guerrero TO ALL INTERESTED is guilty of a misdemeanor PERSONS: UT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section The Court orders that all punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires persons interested in this Petitioner filed a petition exceed one thousand dollars with this court for a decree a limited liability company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change matter appear before this ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the court at the hearing indicated changing names as follows: S/LUANA A JOHNS, Mary Cruz Porras to Mary business on 12/2018. File No. 2019192835 does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section below to show cause, if any, TRUSTEE I declare that all information The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change why the petition for change of Scarlett Porras This statement was filed The Court orders that all in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of name should not be granted. with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who KNOWLEDGE IN YOU, in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Any person objecting to the persons interested in this Los Angeles County on matter appear before this declares as true any material 17009 BILLINGS DRIVE, another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name name changes described 07/16/2019. matter pursuant to Section CARSON, CA 90746 County or common law (See Section Statement must be filed above must file a written court at the hearing indicated NOTICE-In accordance with below to show cause, if any, 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective objection that includes the Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Registered owner(s): Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious reasons for the objection at why the petition for change of 17920, a Fictitious Name name should not be granted. registrant knows to be false JUDY ANNE CLARK , 17009 Original Filing Business Name Statement least two court days before Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor BILLINGS DRIVE, CARSON, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 must be accompanied by the the matter is scheduled to Any person objecting to the at the end of five years from name changes described punishable by a fine not to CA 90746 CNS-3277303# Affidavit of Identity form. be heard and must appear the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement at the hearing to show cause above must file a written in the office of the County objection that includes the ($1,000)). an Individual does not of itself authorize why the petition should not be Clerk, except, as provided SMART MOVE ADVANTAGE The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a granted. If no written objection reasons for the objection at in Subdivision (b) of Section NAME STATEMENT least two court days before REALTY, LLC business on N/A. Fictitious Business Name is timely filed, the court may 17920, where it expires S/ MATHEW SHAW, Manager I declare that all information File No. 2019195241 in violation of the rights of grant the petition without a the matter is scheduled to 40 days after any change The following person(s) is be heard and must appear This statement was filed in this statement is true and another under Federal, State, hearing. in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Notice of Hearing: at the hearing to show cause statement pursuant to Section SPORTS TALK WITH MISS why the petition should not be Los Angeles County on declares as true any material 14411 et seq., Business and Date: 9-25-19, Time: 1:30, 17913 other than a change 07/05/2019. matter pursuant to Section DANA, 6709 LATIJERA Professions Code). Dept.: C, Room: 312 granted. If no written objection in the residence address of BLVD. 184, LOS ANGELES, is timely filed, the court may NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Original Filing The address of the court is a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the CA 90045 County of LOS 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Room grant the petition without a Fictitious Business Name ANGELES hearing. 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false CNS-3277193# 101, Norwalk, CA 90650 Statement must be filed Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A copy of this Order to Show Notice of Hearing: before the expiration. Effective DANA CANADY , 6709 Date: 9-4-19, Time: 1:30 p.m., at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Cause shall be published at January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars LATIJERA BLVD 184, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS least once each week for four Dept.: C, Room: 312 Business Name Statement ANGELES, CA 90045 NAME STATEMENT The address of the court is in the office of the County ($1,000)). successive weeks prior to must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided S/JUDY ANNE CLARK, This business is conducted by File No. 2019177617 the date set for hearing on 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Rm. Affidavit of Identity form. an Individual The following person(s) is 101, Norwalk, CA 90650 in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner the petition in the following The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: newspaper of general A copy of this Order to Show does not of itself authorize business on N/A. 1. NEED BEADS, 2. Cause shall be published at 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of circulation, printed in this the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on I declare that all information ARTISAN ANGEL, 3921 county: Los Angeles Sentinel least once each week for four Fictitious Business Name in this statement is true and HILLCREST DRIVE APT. #1, successive weeks prior to statement pursuant to Section 07/12/2019. Date: July 25 2019 in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 Margaret M. Bernal the date set for hearing on another under Federal, State, declares as true any material County of LOS ANGELES the petition in the following in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Judge of the Superior Court or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 newspaper of general 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 of the Business and ANGELIQUE R COPE , 3921 CNS-3279714# circulation, printed in this Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires Professions Code). Statement must be filed at the end of five years from Professions code that the HILLCREST DRIVE #1, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL county: Los Angeles Sentinel Original Filing registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90008 Date: July 5, 2019 before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Margaret M. Bernal CNS-3279700# punishable by a fine not to an Individual FOR CHANGE OF NAME Judge of the Superior Court LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing Case No. 19STCP02849 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 ($1,000)). business on N/A. Superior Court of California, CNS-3276173# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 40 days after any change S/DANA CANADY, OWNER I declare that all information County of Los Angeles NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed in this statement is true and Petition of: Leelen Dell Stubbs File No. 2019201449 does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who for Change of Name The following person(s) is Los Angeles County on declares as true any material TO ALL INTERESTED (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change in violation of the rights of in the residence address of 07/16/2019. matter pursuant to Section PERSONS: FICTITIOUS HOUSE OF CHARM, 7820 NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Petitioner Leelen Dell Stubbs CRENSHAW BLVD, LOS another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new BUSINESS or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the filed a petition with this court ANGELES, CA 90043 County 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false for a decree changing names of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed NAMES Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor as follows: Mailing Address: 5513 at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Leelen Dell Stubbs to Leelen S MULLEN AVE, LOS Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars Dell Stubbs-Porter ANGELES, CA 90043 CNS-3277348# in the office of the County ($1,000)). The Court orders that all Registered owner(s): must be accompanied by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided S/ANGELIQUE R COPE, persons interested in this PORSHA LANTESE in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner matter appear before this NAME STATEMENT BUCHANAN , 5513 S The filing of this statement File No. 2019202695 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires This statement was filed court at the hearing indicated MULLEN AVE, LOS NAME STATEMENT 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of below to show cause, if any, The following person(s) is ANGELES, CA 90043 the use in this state of a (are) doing business as: File No. 2019192630 Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on why the petition for change of This business is conducted by The following person(s) is statement pursuant to Section 06/25/2019. name should not be granted. THE BIG EASY PRALINE, an Individual in violation of the rights of 3651 S LABREA AVE SUITE (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with Any person objecting to the The registrant(s) started doing RICHARDS in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section name changes described 469, LOS ANGELES, CA business on N/A. or common law (See Section 90016 County of LOS TRANSPORTATION, 6500 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name above must file a written I declare that all information GREEN VALLEY CIRCLE Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires objection that includes the ANGELES in this statement is true and Professions Code). Articles of Incorporation or APT223, CULVER CITY, Original Filing Statement must be filed at the end of five years from reasons for the objection at correct. (A registrant who CA 90230 County of LOS before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed Organization Number: LLC/AI declares as true any material 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 least two court days before ANGELES CNS-3277326# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County the matter is scheduled to No 201908610098 matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided be heard and must appear 17913 of the Business and RICHARDS must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section at the hearing to show cause AMAZIN SERVICES LLC, Professions code that the 3651 S LABREA AVE SUITE TRANSPORTATION LLC, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires why the petition should not be registrant knows to be false 6500 GREEN VALLEY NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement 40 days after any change granted. If no written objection 469, LOS ANGELES, CA is guilty of a misdemeanor 90016; State of Incorporation: CIRCLE APT 223, CULVER File No. 2019181636 does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the is timely filed, the court may punishable by a fine not to CITY, CA 90230; State of The following person(s) is the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section grant the petition without a CA exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by Incorporation: CO (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change hearing. ($1,000)). This business is conducted by SOCAL LEGAL SUPPORT in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Notice of Hearing: a limited liability company S/PORSHA LANTESE The registrant(s) started doing a limited liability company SERVICES, 8549 WILSHIRE another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new Date: September 3, 2019, BUCHANAN, Owner The registrant(s) started doing BOULEVARD SUITE 627, or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Time: 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, business on N/A. This statement was filed I declare that all information business on N/A. BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Room: 418 with the County Clerk of I declare that all information County of LOS ANGELES Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective The address of the court in this statement is true and Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who in this statement is true and Mailing Address: 1728 Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious is 111 North Hill Street Los 07/23/2019. correct. (A registrant who W 105TH STREET, LOS 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Business Name Statement Angeles CA 90012 declares as true any material NOTICE-In accordance with CNS-3277296# matter pursuant to Section declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90047 must be accompanied by the A copy of this Order to Show Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. Cause shall be published at 17913 of the Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the 17913 of the Business and CLARENCE E PERRY The filing of this statement least once each week for four Statement generally expires Professions code that the III , 8549 WILSHIRE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize successive weeks prior to registrant knows to be false at the end of five years from NAME STATEMENT is guilty of a misdemeanor registrant knows to be false BOULEVARD 627, BEVERLY the use in this state of a the date set for hearing on the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor HILLS, CA 90211 File No. 2019194345 Fictitious Business Name the petition in the following punishable by a fine not to in the office of the County The following person(s) is exceed one thousand dollars punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by in violation of the rights of newspaper of general Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars an Individual (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, circulation, printed in this ($1,000)). in Subdivision (b) of Section PAMPER PAWS MOBILE AMAZIN SERVICES LLC ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing or common law (See Section county: Los Angeles Sentinel 17920, where it expires RICHARDS business on 06/2019. PET GROOMING, 4219 MC 14411 et seq., Business and Date: 07/09/2019 S/ AMAZIN KING MONEY- 40 days after any change CLUNG DR, LOS ANGELES, WALKER, President TRANSPORTATION LLC I declare that all information Professions Code). Edward B Moreton, Jr in the facts set forth in the S/ JAMA AL KADEEM in this statement is true and CA 90008 County of LOS Original Filing Judge of the Superior Court This statement was filed statement pursuant to Section ANGELES with the County Clerk of RICHARDS, Owner correct. (A registrant who 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 17913 other than a change This statement was filed declares as true any material Registered owner(s): CNS-3277192# CNS-3277612# Los Angeles County on in the residence address of KENNETH GASTON , LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 07/24/2019. with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section a registered owner. A new Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and 4219 MC CLUNG DR, LOS NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name ANGELES, CA 90008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Subdivision (a) of Section 07/12/2019. Professions code that the Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT FOR CHANGE OF NAME 17920, a Fictitious Name before the expiration. Effective an Individual File No. 2019174913 Case No. 19CMCP00118 Statement generally expires Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Superior Court of California, at the end of five years from Business Name Statement business on 08/2009. (are) doing business as: County of Los Angeles the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from ($1,000)). I declare that all information NEW VISION HOUSING Petition of: John Quincy in the office of the County Affidavit of Identity form. in this statement is true and LLC, 4859 WEST SLAUSON Bailey Jr. for Change of Name Clerk, except, as provided the date on which it was filed S/CLARENCE E PERRY III, The filing of this statement in the office of the County Owner correct. (A registrant who AVE.#380, LOS ANGELES, TO ALL INTERESTED in Subdivision (b) of Section does not of itself authorize declares as true any material CA 90056 County of LOS PERSONS: 17920, where it expires Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section ANGELES Petitioner John Quincy Bailey 40 days after any change Fictitious Business Name 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): Jr. filed a petition with this in the facts set forth in the 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change 06/28/2019. Professions code that the NEW VISION HOUSING, court for a decree changing statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, registrant knows to be false LLC, 4859 WEST SLAUSON names as follows: 17913 other than a change in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor AVE. STE#380, LOS John Quincy Bailey Jr. to in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90056; State Yahtuey Bey a registered owner. A new 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions Code). in the residence address of Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars of Incorporation: CA The Court orders that all Fictitious Business Name Original Filing ($1,000)). This business is conducted by persons interested in this Statement must be filed a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed S/KENNETH GASTON, a limited liability company matter appear before this before the expiration. Effective CNS-3279697# Owner The registrant(s) started doing court at the hearing indicated January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed in the office of the County before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed business on N/A. below to show cause, if any, Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of I declare that all information why the petition for change of must be accompanied by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and name should not be granted. Affidavit of Identity form. NAME STATEMENT 07/16/2019. correct. (A registrant who Any person objecting to the The filing of this statement File No. 2019195263 must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material name changes described does not of itself authorize The following person(s) is Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section above must file a written the use in this state of a (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and objection that includes the Fictitious Business Name 1. DANA’S FEEDING Statement generally expires Professions code that the reasons for the objection at in violation of the rights of OUTREACH, 2. DANA O. the use in this state of a in the residence address of Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false least two court days before another under Federal, State, CANADY, 6709 LATIJERA the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor the matter is scheduled to or common law (See Section BLVD. 184, LOS ANGELES, in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to be heard and must appear 14411 et seq., Business and CA 90045 County of LOS Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars at the hearing to show cause Professions Code). ANGELES or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). why the petition should not be Original Filing Registered owner(s): 17920, where it expires NEW VISION HOUSING, LLC granted. If no written objection 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 DANA O. CANADY , 6709 Professions Code). Business Name Statement Original Filing must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change S/ FRANK MCCRAY, CEO is timely filed, the court may CNS-3279702# LATIJERA BLVD. 184, LOS in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed grant the petition without a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ANGELES, CA 90045 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Affidavit of Identity form. CNS-3277341# The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of hearing. This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on Notice of Hearing: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS an Individual does not of itself authorize NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a in the residence address of 06/21/2019. Date: 9-19-19, Time: 8:30AM, The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with Dept.: A, Room: 904 File No. 2019195213 business on N/A. Fictitious Business Name The following person(s) is NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section The address of the court is I declare that all information File No. 2019186129 Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name 200 West Compton Blvd., (are) doing business as: in this statement is true and another under Federal, State, ARLINGTON PROPERTY, The following person(s) is or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires Compton, CA 90220 correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from A copy of this Order to Show LUANA A JOHNS, TRUSTEE, declares as true any material 14411 et seq., Business and 3711 ARLINGTON AVENUE, JCOVINGTONHOUSING, Professions Code). Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Cause shall be published at matter pursuant to Section 815 N LA BREA AVE #406, must be accompanied by the in the office of the County THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY AUGUST 9, 1, 2014 2019 NEWSNEWS LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-13A-7

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Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed in the office of the County 06/26/2019. in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars 1. LEVERAGE INC, 2. in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). PARKER HARDISON, 2271 another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section 40 days after any change S/CARLTON DAWSON, LAKE AVE #393, ALTADENA, or common law (See Section Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name in the facts set forth in the Owner CA 91001 County of LOS 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Statement generally expires statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed ANGELES Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Registered owner(s): Filing with Changes The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed in the residence address of Los Angeles County on HARD PARC INC, 2271 LAKE 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19 does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change in the office of the County a registered owner. A new 07/10/2019. AVE #393, ALTADENA, CA CNS-3273018# the use in this state of a in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with 91001; State of Incorporation: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section CA in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 40 days after any change January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires a Corporation NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the Business Name Statement at the end of five years from The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2019183136 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed business on N/A. The following person(s) is Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Original must be accompanied by the in the residence address of The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided in this statement is true and CHURCH WITHOUT 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19 Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who BORDERS-IGLESIA SIN CNS-3273005# The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires declares as true any material FRONTERAS, 1662 E. 82ND LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section PLACE, LOS ANGELES, the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the 17913 of the Business and CA 90001 County of LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the ANGELES NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): File No. 2019183407 another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor MISTY ROBIN CERVANTES The following person(s) is or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. Professions Code). a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to , 1662 E. 82ND PLACE, LOS (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement Original Filing Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 90001 BENNETT-HALL & Professions Code). does not of itself authorize 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Statement must be filed ($1,000)). This business is conducted by ASSOCIATES REALTORS, Original Filing the use in this state of a CNS-3277188# before the expiration. Effective HARD PARC INC an Individual 2930 WEST IMPERIAL 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19 Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious S/ THAIS MCDOWELL, The registrant(s) started doing HWY #506, INGLEWOOD, CNS-3272663# in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement Secretary business on 05/2019. CA 90303 County of LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the This statement was filed I declare that all information ANGELES or common law (See Section NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and File No. 2019197428 The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who MARY ELIZABETH BENNETT NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize 06/21/2019. declares as true any material , 2930 WEST IMPERIAL File No. 2019174513 Original Filing (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section HWY#506, INGLEWOOD, CA The following person(s) is 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19 LEIMERT PARK GARDEN Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and 90303 (are) doing business as: CNS-3272142# TOUR ASSOCIATION, 4226 in violation of the rights of 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the This business is conducted by H.B. EDUCATION FIRST, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL EDGEHILL DRIVE, LOS another under Federal, State, Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false an Individual 3651 S. LA BREA AVENUE ANGELES, CA 90008 County or common law (See Section at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing 222, Los Angeles, CA 90016 of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to business on 02/1992. County of LOS ANGELES Mailing Address: PO BOX Professions Code). in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Registered owner(s): GOVERNMENT 4301, CULVER CITY, CA Original Filing Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). in this statement is true and SOPHIA JANE BERKLEY , 90231 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19 in Subdivision (b) of Section S/MISTY ROBIN correct. (A registrant who 3316 WEST 80TH STREET, Registered owner(s): CNS-3275239# 17920, where it expires CERVANTES, Owner declares as true any material INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 GAIL MARIE MOLEN, 4226 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by 40 days after any change BID NOTICE EDGEHILL DRIVE, LOS in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and an Individual ANGELES, CA 90008; State FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing of Incorporation: CA NAME STATEMENT 07/02/2019. registrant knows to be false business on N/A. 17913 other than a change NOTICE IS HEREBY This business is conducted by File No. 2019179040 in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information an unincorporated association The following person(s) is Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and GIVEN that the Los Angeles a registered owner. A new Community College District other than partnership (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who The registrant(s) started doing 1. ANACONDA BAIT LUX Statement generally expires ($1,000)). declares as true any material (“District”) invites electronic Statement must be filed bids for the following: business on 07/2019. DERRIERE SKINCARE/ before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from S/MARY ELIZABETH matter pursuant to Section I declare that all information ANACONDA BAIT, 2. RED January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed BENNETT, Owner 17913 of the Business and in this statement is true and LIONESS BEAUTY/ RED in the office of the County This statement was filed Professions code that the Business Name Statement Master Agreement for the correct. (A registrant who LIONESS COUTURE HAIR & must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false declares as true any material BEAUTY, 3. ANACONDA BAIT in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor Purchase of Theatrical Affidavit of Identity form. Equipment, Supplies and matter pursuant to Section BEAUTY, 4. ANACONDA BAIT The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires 07/02/2019. punishable by a fine not to 17913 of the Business and SKINCARE, 5. RED LIONESS 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars Services FE-19-07-RFB does not of itself authorize 50J.4J55.05. Professions code that the ENTERPRISES, 6. RED the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). registrant knows to be false LIONESS ENTERTAINMENT/ Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name S/SOPHIA JANE BERKLEY, is guilty of a misdemeanor ANACONDA BAIT 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires Owner in violation of the rights of For bidding purposes the punishable by a fine not to ENTERTAINMENT, 3507 S. another under Federal, State, in the residence address of at the end of five years from This statement was filed exceed one thousand dollars VICTORIA AVE, Los Angeles, a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of items to be procured are or common law (See Section broken down into ($1,000)). CA 90016 County of LOS 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Los Angeles County on ten (10) Bid S/GAIL MARIE MOLEN, ANGELES Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided 06/21/2019. Classifications and consist Professions Code). of Treasurer Registered owner(s): Original Filing before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with thirty eight (38) items This statement was filed MYESHA WASHINGTON- 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section (number of Classifications with the County Clerk of DAVIS , 3506 S. VICTORIA CNS-3275190# Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name and items subject to change). Los Angeles County on AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires 07/18/2019. 90016 Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from NOTICE-In accordance with TERRION DAVIS , 3507 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed All Bids must be received Subdivision (a) of Section S. VICTORIA AVE, LOS NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize in the residence address of in the office of the County at the Online Vendor 17920, a Fictitious Name ANGELES, CA 90016 File No. 2019187774 the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Portal found at http://www. Statement generally expires This business is conducted by The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section planetbids.com/portal/portal. at the end of five years from a Married Couple (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires cfm?CompanyID=21372, no the date on which it was filed The registrant(s) started doing GRAYSON AUTOMOTIVE, another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change later than August 16, 2019 @ in the office of the County business on 02/2011. 3438 W. 58TH PLACE, LOS or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 2:00 PM. The Bidder assumes Clerk, except, as provided I declare that all information ANGELES, CA 90043 County 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section full and sole responsibility for in Subdivision (b) of Section in this statement is true and of LOS ANGELES Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change timely receipt of its Bid and 17920, where it expires correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of any other documents required 40 days after any change declares as true any material BILLY GRAYSON , 3438 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19 The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new to be submitted with the Bid, in the facts set forth in the matter pursuant to Section W. 58TH PLACE, LOS CNS-3273014# does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name by the District at the Online statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90043; State LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Statement must be filed Vendor Portal. The District 17913 other than a change Professions code that the of Incorporation: CA Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective will have no responsibility for in the residence address of registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious bids not submitted in a timely a registered owner. A new is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement manner, no matter the reason. Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2019180507 or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the Statement must be filed exceed one thousand dollars business on 07/2019. The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective ($1,000)). I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Professions Code). The filing of this statement Bidding Documents including January 1, 2014, the Fictitious S/MYESHA WASHINGTON- in this statement is true and THE MOBILE LAUNDRY Original Filing does not of itself authorize Instruction to Bidders and Business Name Statement DAVIS, WIFE correct. (A registrant who LADY, 200 W 97TH STREET, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19 the use in this state of a other documents, if any, will must be accompanied by the This statement was filed declares as true any material LOS ANGELES, CA 90003 CNS-3272789# Fictitious Business Name be available to Bidders on Affidavit of Identity form. with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of and after July 30, 2019, at the The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, Online Vendor Portal OR at does not of itself authorize 06/26/2019. Professions code that the CORDIA Y WILLIAMS , 609 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Build LACCD, 1055 Corporate the use in this state of a NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false S. CLYMAR AVE, COMPTON, NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Center Drive, 5th Floor, Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90220 File No. 2019183863 Professions Code). Monterey Park, California in violation of the rights of 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by The following person(s) is Original Filing 91754, (323) 981-7231. another under Federal, State, Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars an Individual (are) doing business as: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19 or common law (See Section at the end of five years from ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing KESSEE FINANCIAL CNS-3272662# 14411 et seq., Business and the date on which it was filed S/BILLY GRAYSON, Owner business on 05/2019. SERVICES, 7381 S LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Call information for a Professions Code). in the office of the County This statement was filed I declare that all information TIJERA BLVD, LOS non-mandatory Pre-Bid Original Filing Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90045 County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Conference Call August 1, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who of LOS ANGELES NAME STATEMENT 2019 are available at the CNS-3277187# 17920, where it expires 07/08/2019. declares as true any material Mailing Address: PO BOX File No. 2019159051 Online Vendor Portal. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section 452333, LOS ANGELES, CA The following person(s) is in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and 90045 (are) doing business as: Professions code that the Registered owner(s): SATIN TOUCH FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Questions shall be directed NAME STATEMENT 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false HALISHA KESSEE , 6740 PRODUCTIONS, 3212 File No. 2019191758 is guilty of a misdemeanor SPRINGPARK AVE UNIT 104, W 85TH STREET #9064, to: Paul Spear paul.spear@ in the residence address of at the end of five years from build-laccd.org The following person(s) is a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES, CA 90056 Inglewood, CA 90305 County 8/1/19 (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by of LOS ANGELES CNS-3278369# THE FABLE, 1630 Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). an Individual Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL COLORADO BOULEVARD, before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section S/CORDIA Y WILLIAMS, The registrant(s) started doing JIMI STARR GREENE , 412 Eagle Rock, CA 90041 County January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Owner business on 01/2018. W. HILLSDALE STREET, LOS ANGELES COUNTY of LOS ANGELES Business Name Statement 40 days after any change This statement was filed I declare that all information INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 METROPOLITAN Registered owner(s): must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and This business is conducted by TRANSPORTATION KATSBY SUNSHINE Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who an Individual AUTHORITY (LACMTA) COMPANY, LLC, 1630 The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 06/27/2019. declares as true any material The registrant(s) started doing COLORADO BOULEVARD, does not of itself authorize in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section business on N/A. EAGLE ROCK, CA 90041; the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL State of Incorporation: CA Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the in this statement is true and This business is conducted by in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who a limited liability company another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material LACMTA will receive The registrant(s) started doing or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section Proposals for OP59812 - business on N/A. 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and Renewable Natural Gas at I declare that all information Professions Code). must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). Professions code that the the 9th Floor Receptionist in this statement is true and Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section S/HALISHA KESSEE, Owner registrant knows to be false Desk, Vendor/Contract correct. (A registrant who 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19 The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Management Department, declares as true any material CNS-3275220# does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of punishable by a fine not to One Gateway Plaza, Los matter pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on exceed one thousand dollars Angeles, CA 90012. 17913 of the Business and Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section 07/02/2019. ($1,000)). Professions code that the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with S/JIMI STARR GREENE, registrant knows to be false NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Owner A Pre-Proposal conference is guilty of a misdemeanor File No. 2019188959 or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed will be held on Wednesday, punishable by a fine not to The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of August 7, 2019, 9:00 a.m., exceed one thousand dollars (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Statement must be filed at the end of five years from Los Angeles County on at One Gateway Plaza, ($1,000)). YOUNG CHILDHOOD Original Filing before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed 06/11/2019. Los Angeles, CA 90012, KATSBY SUNSHINE ACHIEVERS FAMILY 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with Palisades: Room 08-98. All COMPANY, LLC CHILDCARE, 1216 CNS-3275184# Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section Proposals must be submitted S/ THOMAS D SIGSBY, WEST 81ST PLACE, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name to LACMTA, and be filed at Managing Member ANGELES, CA 90044 County Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires the reception desk, 9th floor, This statement was filed of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement 40 days after any change at the end of five years from V/CM Department, on or with the County Clerk of Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed before 1:00 p.m., Pacific Time Los Angeles County on NATASHA T. SMAYS , 1216 File No. 2019172338 the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County on, Tuesday, September 24, 07/11/2019. WEST 81ST PLACE, LOS The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided 2019. Proposals received NOTICE-In accordance with ANGELES, CA 90044 (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section after the above date and time Subdivision (a) of Section This business is conducted by 1. PNW WORKS, LLC, 2. another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires may be rejected and returned 17920, a Fictitious Name an Individual WILDCAT PRESS, 4012- or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change unopened. Each proposal Statement generally expires The registrant(s) started doing 1/2 W. 7TH STREET, LOS 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the must be sealed and marked at the end of five years from business on 03/2018. ANGELES, CA 90005 County Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section Proposal No. OP59812. the date on which it was filed I declare that all information of LOS ANGELES Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change in the office of the County in this statement is true and Articles of Incorporation or 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19 Business Name Statement in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who Organization Number: LLC/AI CNS-3273010# must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new LOS ANGELES SENTINEL For a copy of the Proposal/ in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material No 201130110207 Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name Bid specification visit our 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement Statement must be filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Solicitation Page on our 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and PNW WORKS, LLC, 4012- does not of itself authorize before the expiration. 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The registrant(s) started doing 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize CNS-3277401# Statement must be filed S/NATASHA T. SMAYS, business on 08/2014. Inglewood, CA 90302, Professions Code). the use in this state of a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective OWNER I declare that all information County of LA Original Filing Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19 in violation of the rights of LOS ANGELES COUNTY Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who Robert Lee Marshall, 704 N CNS-3272664# another under Federal, State, METROPOLITAN must be accompanied by the Los Angeles County on declares as true any material Eucalyptus Ave, Inglewood, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section TRANSPORTATION Affidavit of Identity form. 07/09/2019. matter pursuant to Section CA 90302 14411 et seq., Business and AUTHORITY (LACMTA) The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the by: An Individual NAME STATEMENT Original Filing INVITATION FOR BID the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced File No. 2019185675 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19 Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under The following person(s) is CNS-3272648# in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LACMTA will receive Bids for another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on INDIE MEDIA CREW, 1601 IFB No. OP64570 - Liquid or common law (See Section in the office of the County ($1,000)). 07/2019 N. WILMINGTON BLVD. STE. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Waste Removal Services 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided PNW WORKS LLC I declare that all information B, WILMINGTON, CA 90744; NAME STATEMENT at the 9th Floor Receptionist Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ GREGORY ZANFARDINO, in this statement is true and County of LOS ANGELES File No. 2019178621 Desk, Vendor/Contract Original Filing 17920, where it expires MANAGING MEMBER correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is Management Department, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19 40 days after any change This statement was filed declares as true any material JESSE N MARQUEZ , 1601 (are) doing business as: One Gateway Plaza, Los CNS-3275267# in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section N. WILMINGTON BLVD. STE. LA VICTORIA POOLS & Angeles, CA 90012. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and B, WILMINGTON, CA 90744 SPA, 13840 PAXTON ST., 17913 other than a change 06/19/2019. Professions code that the This business is conducted by PACOIMA, CA 91331 County registrant knows to be false an Individual of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with A Pre-Bid conference will be NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): File No. 2019189648 punishable by a fine not to business on 07/2019. JOSE ALFREDO POLANCO held on Wednesday, August Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name 7, 2019, 9:00 a.m., at One The following person(s) is Statement must be filed Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information , 13840 PAXTON ST, (are) doing business as: ($1,000)). in this statement is true and PACOI, CA 91331; State of Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from CA 90012, Henry Huntington UNLIMITED POTENTIAL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed S/ Robert Lee Marshall, correct. (A registrant who Incorporation: CA MUSIC GROUP, 149 W. Owner declares as true any material This business is conducted by Conference room on the Business Name Statement in the office of the County 3rd floor. All Bids must be 103RD ST., LOS ANGELES, must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section an Individual CA 90003 County of LOS with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing submitted to LACMTA, and Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section be filed at the reception desk, ANGELES The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires Angeles on July 9, 2019 Professions code that the business on 04/2019. Registered owner(s): NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false I declare that all information 9th floor, V/CM Department, does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change on or before 2:00 p.m. Pacific CARLTON DAWSON , 149 the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and W.103RD ST, LOS ANGELES, 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who Time on Monday, August 26, Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section 2019, at which time bids will CA 90003 in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material This business is conducted by at the end of five years from ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section be opened and publicly read. another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Bids received after the above an Individual or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed S/JESSE N MARQUEZ, 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing in the office of the County Owner Professions code that the date and time may be rejected 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name and returned unopened. Each business on 07/2019. Professions Code). Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed registrant knows to be false I declare that all information in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of is guilty of a misdemeanor Bid must be sealed and Original Filing before the expiration. Effective marked Bid No. OP64570. in this statement is true and 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who CNS-3275194# Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 07/03/2019. exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section S/JOSE ALFREDO For a copy of the Bid Affidavit of Identity form. specification visit our 17913 of the Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name POLANCO, Owner Professions code that the NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of Statement generally expires This statement was filed Solicitation Page on our does not of itself authorize Vendor Portal at https:// registrant knows to be false File No. 2019175328 the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of is guilty of a misdemeanor The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Los Angeles County on business.metro.net or for B-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY,AUGUST 1, 2019 Student Athlete of the Week: Haley Veazie

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK my team, I love them all Sports Writer dearly. I grew up with half of them.” View Park Junior, With a mind focused on Haley Veazie is a multi- schoolwork and a support- sport athlete, playing soft- ive group of teachers, she is ball, volleyball and basket- a successful student athlete. ball for the Knights. When To keep your athletics and she’s pursuing endeavors, academics in good stand- Veazie strives to do the best ing, Veazie noted that that she can. knowing how far you can Veazie began playing push yourself is important. with the Knights softball “To be a student athlete, team as a freshman, her to me, is to take your work first championship game at school serious before was her favorite out of the you can come out here and two she experienced. That do your extracurricular year, the Knights defeated activity,” she said. “But the Huntington Park Spar- you have to be able to man- tans 3-2. age both.” “I remember the last Veazie also worked as a out of the game, I had to volunteer with Natasha make it, so that was just a Watley’s Softball League lot of pressure on me,” where she was able to Veazie said. “We were coach her younger sister. At down, so coming back was her church, Veazie works big too.” with the kids in the nursery. During that game In the future, she would Veazie was a second base- like to be either a pharma- men. She currently plays AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL cist or an anesthesiologist. Haley Veazie plays on three different teams for the View Park Knights while maintaining a 3.86 GPA. shortstop for the team. The Veazie’s advice to young switch caused her to make Veazie had a 3.86 GPA an athlete, that kinda transi- through a tough Coliseum ascended to Division I athletes is to stay consis- some adjustments to her and took AP English. Her tions in the game, like if it’s League. competition, achieving a tent. game. favorite class was Health, big and you’re stressed out, “We got moved up, not 11-5 overall record and a “It’s always gonna be “My arm had to get her teacher taught her the step back and take a deep our division, but our perfect record in the Coli- tough and difficult for you stronger because second positive side of having breath before you go in.” league,” Veazie said. “We seum League. to manage multiple sports base is a shorter throw,” stress. Veazie was the captain had a lot of girls that were “The season was a little or even school and sports,” Veazie said. “I had to do a “When you’re over- of the Knights volleyball new to the sport, so teach- bit slower and the games she said. “Always stay lot of long throws to get my thinking, focus on your team this past school year. ing them was fun.” went by faster to me,” focused and know what arm stronger.” main goal,” she said. “As The squad struggled The softball team Veazie said. “Playing with you want to do and do it.” LAFC Edge Atlanta in Thriller ALAN BRAXTON and landed at the feet of between Guzan’s legs for half, the LAFC defense Staff Writer Atlanta midfielder, Mo the lead. became lackadaisical and Adams, who put it away six A mere two minutes allowed Josef Martinez to The Black and Gold yards from goal for the 1-0 later in the 39th minute, score a goal right before the needed a win to get the bad Atlanta lead. Carlos Vela was chopped halftime whistle was about taste out of their mouths It took more than a half down in the Atlanta eight- to be blown to send the after an overall unsavory an hour in the 33rd minute een and granted a penalty team into halftime 4-2. outing against the LA for LAFC to find the equal- call from the referee. Vela It only took six minutes Galaxy. They would find izer when a pass from Mark took the penalty he had into the second half for the no easy opponent in Anthony Kaye split the earned with outright confi- next goal, but it would Atlanta, however. The Five defense nicely for Adama dence to put the Black and come for Atlanta in the Stripes, as they are known Diomande, who was mak- Gold up 3-1, moments after form of an unfortunate own colloquially, are already a ing a penetrating run, blast- being tied. goal by Eddie Segura to put mainstay in MLS despite ed the ball with his right But they weren’t done the game at 4-3 in favor of being just a year older than foot, leaving Atlanta keeper yet. LAFC. LAFC, winning a champi- Brad Guzan with no In the 45th minute, There would not be onship in just their second chance. right before halftime, Car- another goal in the game season and setting a new LAFC would add los Vela found Diomande though both sides were not standard for expansion another goal just five min- running down the wing. without their chances. The teams across Major League utes later in the 38th minute Diomande cut the ball back match was a gripping back- Soccer, a feat that LAFC is with a great team goal. inside the box and with a and-forth contest from start undoubtedly trying to Diego Rossi found Vela near perfect touch, Eduardo to finish, and it can be reproduce this season. streaking down the wing, Atuesta brought the ball taken on reasonable author- Atlanta started the scor- cutting the ball back for down and hammered the ity that these teams have PHOTO: ROBERT TORRENCE ing early in just the 2nd Diomande eventually find- ball into the net to put not seen the last of each Adama Diomande scored LAFC’s crucial first goal, and ter- minute of play off a free ing the feet of Rossi again, LAFC up 4-1. other yet this year come rorized Atlanta’s backline throughout the night. kick that went wayward who put the ball right Then right before the playoffs and beyond.

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Odyssey Sims, Connecticut ed player in franchise his- WILLIAM JOHNSON/T.G.SPORTSTV1 Sun center, Jonquel Jones tory to become All Star All-Star MVP Erica Wheeler dedicated her honor to her and Sky guard, Courtney Game MVP. late mother in emotional speech. Vandersloot. Team Wilson sprang Washington Mystics into action in the early min- and Nneka Ogwumike found shots for Team Delle star, Elena Delle Donne utes of the All-Star game were pitted against each Donne, but they remained and Las Vegas Aces star, assisted by threes from other. Gray dished no-look trailing as the fourth quarter A’ja Wilson earned the Howard and Aces star, Liz passes left and right for commenced. highest All-Star fan votes, Cambage. With a nine- Team Wilson, ultimately Team Wilson guard, making them team captains point deficit, Griner rallied making 10 assists. Diamond DeShields and this year. Wilson sustained for Team Delle Donne with Ogwumike rallied for Odyssey Sims kept the lead an ankle injury a week two dunks within one regu- Team Delle Donne in the out of Team Del`le Donne’s prior to the showcase, Min- lated minute. Team Wilson early minutes of the second grasp. Ogwumike brought nesota Lynx rookie, remained in control with half, teaming up with Toliv- Team Delle Donne within Napheesa Collier was her Sims landing a buzzer beat- er. Gray, Ogwumike and three points, but Wheeler replacement. er from behind the arc, peg- Toliver competed on court edged them out in the final This year held several ging them over Team Delle at the same time during the minutes. first time All-Stars, includ- Donne 39-23. third phase, the trio helped Despite losing, Team ing Sims, Deshields and Wheeler hit her stride the Sparks win a WNBA Delle Donne out rebounded reigning WNBA champion, in the second quarter with a championship in 2016. Team Wilson 54-47. Three Natasha Howard who mind to compete, landing Ogwumike ultimately led pointers gave Team Wilson WILLIAM JOHNSON/T.G.SPORTSTV1 played for Team Wilson five three-pointers. By the team Delle Donne with 22 the victory as they landed Chelsea Gray was a starter for Team Wilson, making eight and Nurse of Team Delle half she had 18 points. Los points. Phoenix Mercury 21, eight more than Team points and 10 assists. Donne. Angeles Sparks stars, Gray forward, DeWanna Bonner Delle Donne. Ladera Little League 12U Team has Banner Year BY SHERRI MCGEE winner-take-all champi- MCCOVEY onship game. Culver City Special to the Sentinel wasn’t going down without a fight but in the end, The Ladera Little Ladera got the win, defeat- League 12U All-Star team ing Culver City 6-3 to had a banner-winning sea- bring home the District 25 son, playing top-level base- 12U All-Star Tournament ball and thrilling their banner and advance to the packed stands of family, California Little League friends, and current and for- Section 4 Tournament. mer Ladera players, who all In the double-elimina- came out to cheer on the tion Section 4 opener, host- team. ed by Westchester LL, Coaches Derek Balthaz- Ladera faced-off against ar, Greg Brookins, and Carl- Del Rey American LL, ton Gray led a roster that winning in a nail-biting 6-5 included players: Eli Alt- victory. In a closely con- amirano, James Brookins, tested game against unde- Nyles Brookins, Phelan feated Manhattan Beach, Bucknor, Daniel De Lira, Ladera led 2 to 1, but Man- Dylan Franklin, Sean Madi- hattan Beach scored two COURTESY PHOTO son Jr., John McCovey, Noel runs late in the game to win Ladera beat the undefeated Culver City in Little League championship game. Moreno Jr., Kyle Morris, 3-2. It was win or go home Bradley Selma, Miles Toliv- as Ladera faced Del Rey a Moreno’s RBI single gave also scored two runs, tying to 6, ending an incredible way down to the Mexico er and Yeray Valdez. second time. A highlight of Ladera a 2-1 lead. In the the game up at 2 to 2. All-Star run. border, Ladera Little League In the All-Star double the game was Sean Madi- 5th inning, Ladera broke Ladera put up three addi- “We didn’t get the win ranked among the Top 20 elimination tournament son’s leadoff homerun. At the game open as Bucknor tional runs in the second but it was a season for the Little League teams in the opener, hosted by Santa the end of six innings, singled in a run to increase inning to take the lead 5-2. Ladera record books,” said state,” shared Coach Monica LL, Ladera faced Ladera eliminated Del Rey the lead to 3-1, and Daniel They held Manhattan Coach Balthazar. “The Brookins. “This was a major Culver City LL. The team 6-3, setting up a rematch De Lira singled to left field Beach in the third inning; team was committed, they accomplishment the boys got off to a rocky start against Manhattan Beach scoring another two runs. A by the 4th, Ladera was up trained hard, and the results will carry for a lifetime.” falling to Culver City 3 to in the semi-final game. game highlight was a three- 6-4. The 5th inning was a showed up on the baseball Pitcher Dylan Franklin 0. Down but not defeated, Looking to settle the score, run homer by Kyle Morris crucial one, as Manhattan field.” Coach Carlton Gray motivated his teammates in Ladera battled back, win- Ladera came ready for bat- to left field that capped the Beach turned a double play agreed. “The team has a lot the dugout all season with ning their next four games tle, led by Dylan Franklin’s scoring for Ladera. Man- to finish the inning, holding to be proud about. If people the mantra, “when you against Beverly Hills (4-3), five innings of no-hit pitch- hattan Beach pushed across Ladera scoreless. By the didn’t know about Ladera change the way you think, North Venice (17-2), West ing. The game remained one more run, but Ladera bottom of the fifth, with Little League, they defi- you change the way you LA (10-0) and Santa Moni- scoreless until the top of held them, beating Manhat- bases loaded, a crucial call nitely know about us now.” perceive the world.” For ca (13 -10) to advance to the 4th, when Manhattan tan Beach in the semi-final in favor of Manhattan In an era when Major Catcher Kyle Morris, it was the semi-finals and a Beach pushed across a sin- game 8-2 and setting the Beach dimmed Ladera’s League Baseball is strug- about brotherhood. “It felt rematch with undefeated gle run to go up 1-0. stage for an exciting Cham- chances as they scored gling to identify talented good to be part of this All- Culver City. Looking for Ladera’s bats came alive pionship rematch. three runs and then an addi- African-American baseball Star team. We never some payback, Ladera when Phelan Bucknor In the Championship tional two runs on a mis- players, this team of players blamed each other. We dominated early, handing stepped up to the plate and game, Ladera scored two played fly ball to center- of color represented the picked each other up and Culver City its first tourna- smashed a homer to center- runs early in the first field. In the end, Ladera future of the sport well. played as a team no matter ment loss 14-5, to force a field to tie the game. Noel inning. Manhattan Beach fell to Manhattan Beach 9 “From Santa Barbara all the what.” Youth Basketball Clinic Furthers Legacy of Late Prep Star BY AMANDA SCURLOCK aim for the back of the rim to players. Her favorite drill his degree posthumously Sports Writer when shooting. was the one-on-ones. and retire his jersey number. “We get a little head start “It was fun because “I never had the chance Local youth got a chance so we know a little more everyone was playing and to meet Ryse personally,” to learn basketball funda- things about college and the energy was good,” said LMU sophomore for- mentals in the #RyseUpNow how to shoot,” Augulemang Ewaegh said. ward Ivan Alipiev. “What I Youth Basketball Clinic, the said. Kaion Franklin also heard from all my former Ryse Williams Charitable Upcoming sixth grader enjoyed the tutelage of the teammates and friends is that Foundation created the event Kaylah Mothudi learned LMU basketball team. he was a great person and to further the legacy of a how to escape defensive “The skills that I learned I’m really happy that this stand-out athlete in which the traps to score. are to always keep the ball event is happening right foundation is named after. “My favorite drill was low when you’re spinning, now.” Ryse was an integral probably defense,” Mothudi dribbling, crossing over or The clinic welcomed member of the Redondo said. “I feel like when I go to doing any move.” Franklin over 100 children who were Union boys’ basketball team college, I’m gonna get the said. able to get to benefit from and was set to attend Loyola same experience and then The youth noticed how the Ryse’s legacy Marymount University. AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL I’ll already be ready.” the clinic helped them “I think it’s awesome,” Youth went through various drills during the #RyseUpNow After his senior season was Participants and their progress while having a said Francesco Pace, who Youth Basketball Clinic. over, he was diagnosed with parents were impressed with good time with their peers. brought his son and nephew. Renal Medullary Carcinoma the fourth through sixth honor my son.” LMU hosting the event. “I’m feeling I improved “It speaks to the foundation (R.M.C.) and passed away grades. Several members of the “As soon as the kids on my ball handling,” said and it speaks to the love of one day before his gradua- “I wanted to do some- LMU men’s basketball team walked in, their eyes get Hayley Lopez, 10. basketball through Ryse.” tion in 2017. thing for a younger group to led the youth in drills in the big,” said Victoria Sanders, After hearing about his The Pac Shores Tourna- His father, O’Bray expose them to a college morning and basketball who brought her grandson to passing, the LMU basketball ment was renamed to the Williams, brings awareness campus and to come togeth- games in the afternoon. Par- the camp. “It’s something program reserved Ryse’s Ryse Williams Pac Shores to R.M.C. through the foun- er and participate in a free ticipants worked on defense, nice for them to do.” locker for the duration of tournament and Culver City dation. The #RyseUpNow camp,” O’Bray said. “It’s ball handling, one-on-ones Reign Ewaegh, 11, what would have been his High School hosts the Ryse Youth Basketball Clinic is about teaching, coming and shooting. Cameron improved on her footwork time playing for the universi- Williams Fall Classic annu- geared towards children in together, and giving back to Augulemang, 9, learned to and how to kick out the ball ty. They plan to give Ryse ally. C-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY,AUGUST 1, 2019 ‘The Boondocks’ Writers Discuss New Show ‘Sugar and Toys,’ Social Commentary & Creativity BY SHAQUILLE WOODS was an early adapter for Contributing Writer social media especially season two going into sea- The Black animation son three. A huge amount world changed in 2005 of the story came off social when “The Boondocks,” a media. We were basically satirical sometimes brutally doing meme culture before honest cartoon, debuted on there were memes. We television. were doing 20-minute The series started as a memes instead. We try to comic strip from the cre- hold a mirror to what’s ative mind of Aaron going on in society. ‘Sugar and Toys’ takes on current social trends. Mcgruder. JONES: The show is However, popularity basically a roast. Hopefully versations that define our ment without people truly never shielded the creators people have a sense of culture. For example, the knowing if they should be from controversy. “The Boondocks” writers Carl Jones (left) and Brian Ash humor and know its all fun constant thirst for attention upset about it or just There were several (right). and games. Even if they by millennials. That’s the laugh. I think we all need times backlash ensued due don’t like it, that’s cool too. main thing that kids are to be uncomfortable to the shows ‘N’ word over the phone about their BRIAN ASH: With a They have the right to be facing today. It’s the cul- sometimes. We all are usage or Black political latest show, social media, format like this, the cre- upset. A lot of our material ture of social media. I think vulnerable because every- figures caricatures. and their creativity. ative process continues to has been polarizing but we a lot of comedy comes one has insecurities. We But controversy doesn’t LOS ANGELES SEN- develop even after we have never work in a vacuum from that view. People are can look at ourselves hon- matter to Brian Ash and TINEL NEWSPAPER written it. Sometimes in the during the creative process. trying to get their 15 min- estly without putting our- Carl Jones. They have both (LAS): It looks like ‘Sugar recording session, we We write about what is utes of fame. That’s a selves in a position where written and produced “The and Toys’ requires might put a brand new honest and true. We theme that comes up in the we are the authority on Boondocks” episodes. The immense creativity. What’s sketch together. For exam- embrace all of it no matter show. how you should think or creative duo cares more the driving force behind it? ple, we recently had a what the reaction may be. I LAS: Both of your feel. about the truth. CARLJONES: The sketch that wasn’t that mean there is some social works cater to satire humor. ASH: As I kid, I loved They will continue process varies because funny at first, but by the responsibility as creatives What makes satire a main MadTV magazines. It was holding a mirror to society your dealing with a show end, it became the funniest but that responsibility is to ingredient in all your proj- the satirical humor. I was in their latest creation that speaks to things that thing ever. The process is tell the truth. ects? able to learn about culture “Sugar and Toys.” The are going on in the world all about energy and inspi- LAS: Yeah, I guess JONES: What I like and political issues. Satire Fuse late night television and pop culture. So, our ration. that’s why so many people about satire is that it real- is unintentionally enrich- sketch comedy series high- ideas can be generated LAS: You mentioned give you backlash because ly blurs the lines. It can’t ing. I owe a lot of my lights social commentary from social media, obser- social media. How do you the truth can sometimes be put in a box. It’s all up worldview to that. I learned using humor. vations, or our own person- guys gather influence from hurt. to other people’s interpre- the joke version first and The Los Angeles Sen- al views. A lot of it is sit- social media and use it in ASH: We don’t go out tation, which is rewarding became curious. I hope we tinel Newspaper spoke ting in a room with other the show? of our way to be cruel or to me. It’s dope for you to are doing that to some of with both Ash and Jones writers ASH: ‘The Boondocks’ bully. It’s really about con- be able to make a state- the viewers. NALIP Honors AAFCA with its 2019 ‘We are Inclusion’ Award

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE NALIP has put a laser had on emerging filmmak- Executive Director Ben at The Montalbán Theatre, focus on encouraging ers of color” as well as Lopez is a great compatriot named for pioneering Mex- The National Associa- diversity in Hollywood Robertson’s visionary lead- and friend to both me and ican actor and inclusion tion of Latino Independent through its #WeAreInclu- ership to “distribute inspi- AAFCA overall. Both our advocate Ricardo Montal- Producers (NALIP) has sion campaign. That work rational content, build an organizations share com- bán, best known as Mr. announced that it will pres- is why NALIP has chosen impactful membership, and mon values in championing Roarke from Fantasy ent the African American to honor AAFCA. In a let- hold dynamic events greater inclusion in the Island, whose career Film Critics Association ter, NALIP Executive advancing diverse cre- Hollywood community. spanned seven decades and (AAFCA) with their We Director, Ben Lopez noted atives.” AAFCA has partnered with included an Emmy and Are Inclusion Award dur- that the honor, to be accept- The mission of inclu- NALIP on many initiatives. Lifetime Achievement ing the 20th Annual NALIP ed by AAFCA co-founder sion is a passionate one for AAFCA wholeheartedly Award from the Screen Media Summit, July 25-28, and CEO, Gil Robertson, AAFCA and Robertson believes in the #wearein- Actors Guild. in Hollywood. recognizes “the cross-cul- and, in that work, NALIP clusion vision and are For more information For the past two years, tural impact [AAFCA] has has also been an ally. “It’s proud to stand shoulder to on the 20th Annual NALIP such a privilege to receive shoulder with NALIP to Media Summit specifically Gil L. Robertson IV is co- this award from NALIP on realize that vision.” and AAFCA overall, visit founder and President of behalf of AAFCA,” said Robertson will accept www.nalipmediasummit.co the African American Film Robertson. “NALIP’s the award Sunday, July 28, m and www.aafca.com. Critics Association (AAFCA). Off the Shelf: A Fully Illustrated Edition of James Baldwin’s ‘The Fire Next Time’ with Photography by Steve Schapiro

BY IMANI SUMBI From the ashen remains on the intimacy and emo- Contributing Writer of a bombed building, to a tional depth of the original crowd of Black worshipers with a foreword by In 1963, two of James kneeling with Dr. King on renowned civil rights leader Baldwin’s most influential the steps of a church, to a John Lewis, a short essay essays were fused to form a smiling James Baldwin by Steve Schapiro on his bestselling book titled “The attending the March on experience photographing Fire Next Time,” cementing Washington, Schapiro’s the Civil Rights Movement, him as a central voice in photographs span not just and an afterword by Bald- America’s reckoning on the duration of the civil win’s sister Gloria Karefa- race relations during the rights movement, but a Smart. These additions illu- Civil Rights Movement. great range of people and minate the paths Baldwin Nearly 60 years later, Bald- emotions associated with it. and Schapiro took to win’s words on Black The pictures show people become two of the most resilience, White ignorance, both well-known and to effect change. The fact important recordkeepers of and false social progress unknown, and document that Baldwin’s extraordi- the Civil Rights Movement ring as true as ever. hope and unity just as much nary essays pair so well and bring to their work a Two years ago, in as violence and persecu- with equally striking visu- sense of current importance recognition of the contin- tion. als by a White photogra- as this country continues to ued relevance of those Like Baldwin’s writing, pher proves his belief that struggle with widespread words, Taschen published a these photographs are both “we, the Black and the racial inequality. glossy, gorgeous new edi- documentary and instruc- White, deeply need each At a time when racism tion of “The Fire Next tive, providing a clear other here” in order to make is less overt but no less Time,” interspersing record of a tumultuous time America practice the ideals prevalent, we would do between its paragraphs over in American history while of freedom and equality it well to learn the lessons 100 images taken by photo- showing the next genera- preaches. they left behind as we take journalist Steve Schapiro. tion the power of imagery The 2019 edition builds up their fight. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT LASENTINEL.NET C-2

E.MESIYAH McGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL , CENTRAL AVENUE JAZZ FEST PHOTOS

By E. mEsiyah mcGinnis South Los Angeles. The festival offered top artists in Los Angeles, other merchants, to adult entire Los Angeles com- Staff Writer Beginning in 1996, the four pavilions: The Balfour including live art demon- beverages in the Beer Gar- munity to come together to free event is known for fea- Beatty Youth Pavilion, with strations by local muralists; den. honor the history of Central The Department of Cul- turing live jazz. Along with a number of activities, from and the Business Develop- “The Central Avenue Avenue by paying tribute tural Affairs and Council- a stellar lineup of renown Jumpers, Face painting and ment & Employment Re- Jazz Festival is a celebra- to jazz greats such as Louis man Curren Price, hosted artists, such as Barbara Airbrushing, to various art- sources Pavilion, providing tion of the past, present and Armstrong, Billie Holiday, the annual Central Avenue Morrison, Stephon Harris, making workshops; on site resources and infor- future of jazz,” said Coun- Charles Mingus and Dex- Jazz Festival on July 27 and and Cassandra Wilson, and Health & Wellness Pa- mation for emerging busi- cilman Curren Price, who ter Gordon, while putting 28. Traditionally, the last so many more, the festival vilion, which offered health nesses, entrepreneurs, job hosts the fan-favorite event a spotlight on younger, weekend in July, the festi- also spotlights young local screenings such as blood seekers and employers. in the 9th District. “It is the emerging artists that are val offers four stages, four musicians and high school pressure checks, diabe- The festival offered af- City’s gift to music lovers continuing this rich art pavilions, ample food and bands, such as jazz great tes and immunizations for fordable choices of amaz- of all ages, backgrounds form. vendor booths and stretch- Kamasi Washington, who children and community ing food, representing the and from all corners of the “Next year we’ll be es along historic Central performed in the festival awareness Health Talks; various cultures that make world. celebrating our 25th anni- Avenue, between MLK, Jr. far before he became such a the Art Pavilion, featuring up South L.A., as well as “This free family- versary, and we’re going to Blvd. and Vernon Ave. in force in music industry. cutting-edge artwork from clothes, art, jewelry, and friendly event allows the make it extra special!”

Georgia Von Noble - a Fashion Icon September 10, 1932 – June 11, 2019

sEntinEL nEws sErvicE Her achievements were Pierre Cardin, Willie Smith, A tribute to Georgia Von groundbreaking. Her abil- Bill Blass, Ben Kahn Furs, Noble and acknowledge- Georgia Von Noble ity to display clothes and to name a few. ment of her impact on the never discarded her “ im- merchandise in shows, She modeled and fashion industry was given possible dreams” of be- magazines, newspaper ads, worked in the fashion in- at the Flair “All White” coming a fashion model. on film, etc., was excep- dustry until she was 75- Jazz Brunch ( Ebony Fash- During her time, historical- tional . years-old. Georgia was ion Alum). ly there were few (if any) Her talent took her to featured in many magazine Certificates were pre- “Negro” models in haute the major fashion houses articles over the years - Es- sented to her son, Lamont couture, but Georgia per- and center throughout the sence, Self, Ebony, etc., Evans, from Congress- sisted and went on to expe- world - Dior, Yves saint and she appeared on the woman Karen Bass and rience a long-term career as Laurent, Givency, Ralph Oprah Winfrey show as a L.A. Councilman Curren a fashion model. Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, “timeless beauty.” Price. 50 Cent: ‘Power’ Being Overlooked by Emmys is Racial

By Jonathan Landrum, Jr. rienced being overlooked AP Entertainment Writer before during his music career, especially when his 50 Cent said he thinks debut studio album “Get “Power’’ being overlooked Rich or Die Tryin’” was by the Emmys over the released in 2003. years was racial despite “This project is the the success of the popu- same material I used for my music,’’ he said. “I didn’t receive an award for best new artist when I had the largest debut for a hip-hop album. I sold more records for a first album to - day. I look at it the same. I’m going to make the numbers. The viewership before we’re done with it, they’ll be looking around saying ‘Yeah, we (exple- tive) up again.’” lar Starz series that has a “Power’’ will air its prominently Black cast. sixth and final season in “I like to say it’s racial. two parts, Starz said. The That’s the easy way to get first half, which 10- epi out of things,’’ said the sodes, will begin as previ- rapper and executive pro- ously announced on Aug. ducer of the series during 25. The concluding five a panel discussion on July episodes will start airing in 26, at the Television Crit- January. ics Association Press Tour. Kemp said the Emmy “People who are running snubs were “disappoint- and connected to these cer- ing.’’ But she was happy emonies are not necessar- that the show has gotten ily cool people.’’ recognition from their After 50 Cent’s com- “core audience,’’ includ- ments, “Power’’ creator ing the NAACP Image Courtney Kemp - who ac- Awards. companied him on stage - “I thought we were sarcastically said “So now, doing something new and we’ll never get one.’’ fresh,’’ Kemp said. ``I was “Power’’ stars Omari hoping that the Emmy vot- Hardwick as a man who’s ers would take notice, and trying to leave behind his they didn’t. You just ac- life as a drug kingpin and cept it and move on. But go legit. The series has we’ve been winning Image become one of Starz’s Awards now for quite some most popular shows, but time. It feels as though our the popularity of the se- core audience does love ries hasn’t translated into and respect the show. Not Emmy nominations. every show gets the atten- 50 Cent said he expe- tion it deserves.’’ FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH D-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY,AUGUST 1, 2019 L.A. County Receives Record-Breaking Grants for the Arts The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture has received up to $5.5 million in funding for the arts in 2019. BY BRIAN W. CARTER students who have arts in early 1980s in working- Contributing Writer their schools have higher class Bell Gardens. educational attainment, they “These grants are mak- On Thursday, July 25, the stay in school longer, they ing art more accessible Los Angeles County Depart- have great social and emo- across the county,” said ment of Arts and Culture tional learning and all kinds County Board of Supervi- announced that it’s received of other outcomes that are sors Chair, Janice Hahn. up to $5.5 million in funding really important for all of “The Organizational Grant for the arts in 2019. The our communities.” Program helps make possi- grants will be distributed in Founded in 1947, Los ble concerts, theater, exhibi- two ways, one being a two - Angeles County Depart- tions, and school education year funding of $4,518,000 ment of Arts and Culture, programs every day in com- for 213 nonprofit arts organi- formerly the Arts Commis- munities that wouldn’t have zations through the county- PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER sion, has funded arts and them otherwise. funded Organizational Grant The grants awarded this year to the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture culture programming “The Advancement Program (OGP) and help keep institutions like Inner City Arts to continue to educate and inspire youth. throughout the county. The Grants are building path- $922,300 will go towards 47 OGP supports local, small ways to careers in the arts by Los Angeles County school “Arts, culture, and cre- inspiring individuals and Arts and Culture. She shared and mid-size arts organiza- preparing youth for jobs in districts, which is funded by ativity are central to a thriv- invigorating communities, what this announcement tions providing cultural the creative economy and theArts Education Collective ing Los Angeles County,” the county's creative econo- means for youth throughout services to L.A. County. helping give our kids a well- Advancement Grant Pro- said Supervisor Mark Rid- my generated $207 billion in the county. Grantees range from larger rounded education. We want gram. ley-Thomas. “Besides economic output last year.” “We’re providing $4.5 organizations like every person in this county It has been stated that million in grants to arts non- KCETLink and the Museum to have access to the these grants are a record for profits that provide a whole of Contemporary Art, to breadth, depth, and diversity the Los Angeles County array of cultural programs longstanding nonprofits of the arts, now and into the Department of Arts and Cul- and services,” said Sakoda. such as Lula Washington future.” ture along with the Commu- “Many of them are for youth Dance Company and Social “I look forward to the nity Impact Arts Grant Pro- and for families.” Public Art Resource Center. new Department of Arts and gram garnered $750,000 She continued, “Every- This year’s grantees also Culture increasing access to and Arts Internship Program thing from performances, to include the Young Musi- the arts, building inclusive receiving $1,160,850. Alto- exhibits, workshops, etc. cians Foundation, which career pathways, and rein- gether, the department has We’re also providing nearly supports free music classes, forcing the County as a cre- received $7,351,150 in a million dollars in grants performances, workshops, ative hub for the world,” grants. through a public/private ini- and festivals to foster com- said Ridley-Thomas. The announcement was tiative with the arts ed col- munity engagement at its All 213 grantees—locat- presented to L.A. county lective—that’s to ensure that new Cypress Park facility ed in 44 of the county’s 88 officials, nonprofit partners there is arts education in all and with communities municipalities—nearly eight

PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER and other grantees at Inner- of the school districts. across Los Angeles. Another percent, are receiving this (From Left-to-Right): Inner-City Arts CEO, Bob Smiland, City Arts, located in Down- “And that’s really grantee, About Productions, funding for the first time and Kristin Sakoda, director of the Los Angeles County Depart- town L.A., by Kristin Sako- important because the arts will develop and premiere a complete list of OGP ment of Arts, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and actor, da, director of the Los Ange- are not only something Adobe Punk, a theater work grantees can be found at theatre producer and director, Ben Guillory. les County Department of that’s enjoyable to do but of historical fiction set in the www.lacountyarts.org Students Make Phenomenal Gains in Literacy Skills as NCNW View Park’s Signature Program Celebrates First-Year Anniversary SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL can only be achieved by edu- Certificate. Numerous stu- cation, economic empower- dents received multiple The View Park Section ment, public policy and col- awards for having a perfect of the National Council of laboration.” Dr. Johnson then attendance record. Dr.Angela Negro Women, Incorporated complimented the children Massengale, Director of the (NCNW) celebrated their for their successes and urged Little Angels CCDC, a distin- signature Reading Proficien- them to continue their accom- guished school in View Park cy Program’s first-year plishments not only in litera- – Windsor Hills, proudly anniversary by honoring the cy,but also in attaining a good observed her students receiv- phenomenal literacy gains education and great future. ing these commendations. attained by their students. The Reading Proficiency The student awardees repre- Parents, students, friends, Program chair, Janet Taylor, sented many local elementary volunteers, school personnel, introduced her staff of volun- schools: Hillcrest, Windsor NCNW officers and mem- teers who come from various Hills, 54th Street, Hoover NCNW/JASON LEWIS View Park's Reading Proficiency Program celebrates their anniversary by honoring the professions. Gwen Ribbs, Avenue, View Park Prepara- bers attended the Awards academic achievements of local school students, and the hard work of community vol- Celebration on Wednesday, assistant chair, spoke briefly tory, Warren Lane, Frank D. unteers. May 22, 2019, at the NCNW on the Reading Proficiency Parent and La Tijera. Council House on West 54th Programs’ objective to NCNW View Park for- dards and emphasizing the one excited parent, her of age, plans are in place to Street in Los Angeles. improve the literacy out- mer President, Carolynn four literacy strands: 1) grandson was very “reluctant ensure students continue to The Celebration began comes for at-risk students in Martin, continued the awards Reading 2) Writing 3) to read in the beginning and receive academic tutoring, with a warm welcome from the community. She empha- presentation by acknowledg- Speaking and 4) Listening. now, not only has he mentoring and wrap-around NCNW View Park Section’s sized the need to attain ing the excellent perform- “We are determined to close achieved grade level profi- services once they exit the President, Dianne Lewis- grade-level proficiency as ance of the community vol- the reading gap as much as ciency, he has surpassed his program. They will be Carter. Dr. Helena Johnson, measured by the California unteers who assisted the possible for children enrolled classmates and is reading one reaching out to their affili- National Vice President of the Assessment of Student Per- Reading Proficiency Pro- in our program,” she said. grade level above norm.” ates to guarantee students National Council of Negro formance and Progress gram. NCNW member, Car- She also stated, “We are very Another grateful parent continue on a successful Women continued the greet- (CAASPP). Ribbs then elab- olyn McGruder, the Reading excited about our students thanked a team member for path. According to the Read- ing by presenting an overview orated on the fact the reading Proficiency Program’s wanting to read and enjoying remarkably helping her shy ing Proficiency Program’s of the accomplishments of the books, basic school supplies, administrator and nutrition- the taste of success. They are child to blossom. According staff members, “We will National Council of Negro operational materials as well ist, then presented the Distin- so proud of themselves. They to the parent, her child’s continue to monitor our stu- Women, Inc. and their as the nutritious snacks pro- guish Volunteer Awards to are now asking us for home- teacher performed an dents until they reach their involvement in supporting vided to the students are in- the recipients. work and permission to take extraordinary job helping her goals of college and career and advocating for programs kind donations by the staff The Reading Proficiency the reading books home. to “catch up” to grade level. readiness. We will further- in the community as well as members. Program chair gave the clos- This is incredible!” A very timid girl was able to more encourage them to on the national level. Past Staff members, Dr. Bar- ing remarks; she reiterated As the Celebration develop self-confidence and reach out and help other President/Chair of the Nation- bara Richardson, assisted by the importance of reading ended, parents began move forward in acquiring children along the way.” al Council of Negro Women, Anne Mayer, began the and the program’s commit- approaching the staff mem- grade level proficiency For further information Ingrid Saunders Jones, has awards segment by calling ment to improving the litera- bers thanking them for help- because of a team member’s about the program or to stated, “Weare more commit- each student forward congrat- cy outcomes for at-risk stu- ing their children. One par- expertise in psychology. make a donation contact ted than ever to strengthen the ulating them with a beautiful dents by aligning the pro- ent approached a team mem- Although the Reading NCNW View Park at (323) African American family and multi-colored floral lei and a gram with the California ber to thank her for helping Proficiency Program only 299-9751 or website: build our communities. That Reading Proficiency Program Common Core State Stan- her grandson. According to enrolls students 6 – 12 years www.ncnwviewparkla.com Education Trust – West’s Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga Appointed as Co-Chair of California ‘Closing the Achievement Gap’ Initiative SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE and colleges to better serve Thurmond’s announcement Dr. Smith Arrillaga has and partnered with a variety students of color, English can be found here. more than 20 years of experi- of advocacy and community- Dr. Elisha Smith Arril- learners, and low-income stu- “I’m thrilled to join my ence advocating for educa- centered organizations laga, Executive Director of dents. In her new role, Dr. fellow co-chairs and serve the tional justice and supporting throughout the state. The Education Trust–West Smith Arrillaga will apply her Superintendent and the state’s the high achievement of all Dr.SmithArrillaga earned (ETW), has been appointed as extensive experience toward families and students in this students, particularly those a Ph.D. in Public Affairs at co-chair of the statewide Clos- the Initiative’s goals, which way,” she said. “Fighting for from underserved and mar- Princeton, a master’sdegree in ing the Achievement Gap Ini- include addressing ways to equity and justice in education ginalized communities.Afor- Survey Methodology from the tiative by State Superintendent close the achievement gap and is a continuation of a long- mer teacher of statistics and University of Maryland at of Public Instruction Tony improving educational out- standing movement to align research, she has first-hand College Park and a bachelor’s Thurmond. Dr. Smith Arrilla- comes for all California public our actions with our values, experience with the realities degree in Mathematics from ga leads ETW’swork advanc- school students. She joins Co- and I look forward to ensuring of classroom teaching. Raised Smith College. She is avail- ing educational justice and Chairs Ryan Smith, Manufou those most impacted by this in a family with deep roots in able for media interviews COURTESY PHOTO advocating for policies and Liaiga-Anoa’i, and Roseann work have a sustained and the Civil Rights Movement, on a wide range of educa- Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga strategies that allow schools Torres. State Superintendent supported seat at the table.” Dr.SmithArrillaga has served tion and equity issues. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 www.lasentinel.net D-2

By CorA JACkson-FossEtt but Bishop Neil C. Ellis, He also plans to carry his church to be and that Religion Editor our presiding prelate, and out his duties as a bishop is to be more like the early COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Bishop Frank M. Reid III Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker Bishop Craig Johnson, the during the church - serving the wid- The favor of God con- senior metropolitan bishop, week and ows, meeting the needs of tinues to fall upon the Rev. saw the work that I was do- preach the homeless, taking care Dr. Sherman A. Gordon, ing in this district and rec- in his of the hungry. We have who was recently appoint- ommended that I be moved own hopes to create an out- ed to metropolitan bishop up. It was just by working pulpit reach center where we in the Global United Fel- hard and having my work at least can really become the lowship. be recognized that I take on 45-to-48 church that meets the According to its web- this challenge.” Sundays whole needs of the man,” site, the organization is As metropolitan bish- each said Gordon. AME ChristiAn rECordEr tensification of the Repub- “an international body of op, Gordon will assist pas- But whether lican “War on the Poor.” spiritual leaders, fellow- tors of new and emerging serving as a AME Church leaders In 2019, the President ships and congregations churches with determining pastor or GUF issued the following state- continues to blame the united to strategically plan, and implementing the in- bishop, Gor- ment in response to Presi- victims of ever-increasing implement and execute frastructure to ensure don insisted dent Donald Trump’s re- economic inequality for transformative and gen- a stable ministry. that his gift cent Twitter attacks against the political and economic erational change as well as Components such of faith will four Congresswomen of policies laced with White expanding the Kingdom of as incorporating guide him in color, Congressman Elijah Supremacy that create God to all the nations of the as a nonprofit, all situations. Cummings and the city of living conditions which world.” recruiting qual- Citing Phi- Baltimore. his stereotypical remarks Currently, GUF com- ified staff and lippians 4:13 The statement was about Baltimore describe. prises more than 1,400 weighing pas- – “I can do all signed by Bishop Harry “In 1965, President churches in 42 countries toral demands things through L. Seawright, president of Johnson signed the Voting including 49 members in versus personal Christ who the Council of Bishops; Rights Act. In 2019, the California. life can be ne- strengthens me” Bishop Gregory G.M. In- leadership of the United Gordon, who is the glected, however, – and Ephesians gram, president of the Gen- Senate and the current pastor of Family of Faith Gordon said that he 3:20 – “Now to eral Board; Bishop Adam President are continuing Christian Center (FOFCC) aims to guide pastors Him who is able J. Richardson, Jr., senior their attacks and attempts in Long Beach and a GUF in avoiding those pitfalls. year. to do exceedingly, abun- bishop; Bishop Frank to destroy the voting rights bishop, was already han- “GUF wants to make “So I am excited about dantly, above all that we Madison Reid III, chair of of people of color. Has the dling considerable respon- sure that they have ev- being able to serve my lo- ask or think, according to the Commission on Social President of the United sibilities. Apparently, his erything in place that you cal church,” said Gordon the power that works in Action; and Mrs. Jacquelyn States of America declared past successes persuaded need to be a functioning about Family of Faith. us” – as his favorites scrip- Dupont-Walker, director/ war on the poor and people GUF superiors of his abil- church,” he said. “I hope to Since he founded FOFCC tures, Gordon declared his consultant of Social Ac- of color? ity to perform at a higher be able to go and help pas- in 2010, the church has confidence in the power of tion. “The Council of Bish- level and decided to elevate tors with self-care and bal- established several inter- God. “The Bishops, Social ops and the Social Action his role in the fellowship. ance in their lives.” nal ministries for children, “I am a man of faith Action Commission, mem- Commission of the Afri- In his new position, Gordon firmly believes young adults and seniors, and I really believe that is bers and servant leaders of can Methodist Episcopal Gordon’s oversight ex- in the importance of bal- along with a host of com- my gift to see what other the African Methodist Epis- Church are asking our pands from five statesance, especiallyto since he munity initiatives to help people cannot see and to copal Church are appalled members and ecumenical the 17 most Western most will continue as pastor of underserved residents. believe that and to receive by the continued use of rac- partners to keep their eyes states, including Alaska FOFCC while serving as FOFCC also conducts reg- it. So, whatever the chal- ist language and attacks on on the November 2020 and Hawaii, and the parts metropolitan bishop. To ular outreach distributing lenge is before us, with the poor and people of col- prize. of Africa. “It is global in help him, Gordon said that food, care packets, clothing God we can do it! or by the President of the “We will not be dis- the true sense of the word he encourages his congre- and prayer to residents on To learn more about United States. The months tracted by the President’s - local to national,” he said. gation “to open their hands L.A.’s skid row and home- GUF or FOFCC, call of June and July have seen torrent of political lies, “I’m really excited to allow the gifts that God less encampments in the Family of Faith Christian the President’s intolerance false equivalencies, and and humbled by this op- has given them to be spread South Bay area. Center at (562) 595-1222 of people of color, women racist attacks. We must be portunity,” explained Gor- among other people and “In the next five years, and visit fofccglobal.com and the poor reach new pro-active, not reactive. As don. “I had no desire nor then I can provide leader- I think we will turn our or globalunitedfellowship. levels of white supremacist the Apostle Paul reminds was I looking to move up, ship to the other pastors.” area into what God wants org. insanity. us, ‘We are anointed to “The President’s racist fight the good fight of faith’ and sexist attacks on Rep- (1 Timothy 6:12). We must resentatives Ilana Omar, keep showing up for this Alexandria Ocasio-Cor- fight together. tez, Ayanna Pressley and “We call upon the Pres- Rashida Tlaib are vile, vi- ident and his administra- cious and unprecedented tion to do the following: verbal violence against 1. Publicly apologize American citizens and to Representatives Cum- Congressional leaders by mings, Omar, Ocasio-Cor- a sitting occupant of the tez, Pressley, Tlaib and the Oval Office. citizens of Baltimore. “The President’s re- 2. Change his inhu- marks about these extraor- mane concentration camp dinary women were not immigrant policies. only disrespectful and de- 3. Renounce and repent structive; they demean his his racist language. COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO 4. Articulate poli- office that he holds. Gordon, 2nd from right, and GUF leaders stand at the Family of Faith Christian Center members regularly minis- “The President’s latest cies that will bring peace, equator while witnessing in the country of Ecuador. ter to residents living on L.A.’s skid row. diatribe against Congress- power, and prosperity to all man Elijah Cummings and Americans. the city of Baltimore is 5. Support reparations. another racist declaration “Finally, we call on showing his intent to di- the members of the Afri- sEntinEl nEws sErviCE In addition, he served a Global Ministries of the vide America along racial can Methodist Episcopal cross-racial appointment at United Methodist Church, and economic lines. Has Church and our partners The Rev. Paul A. Hill is Forest Hills United Meth- Board of Ordained Minis- the President of the United in the struggle for spiritual the new interim pastor of odist Church, a predomi- tries of the California Pa- States declared war on the and social justice to come Holman United Methodist nately White congregation cific Annual Conference, poor and people of color? together and organize our Church, the largest African in Fort Worth, Texas. National Council of Com- “In 1964, President communities across ra- American UMC congrega- A native of Dallas, Hill munities of Justice, Wes- Lyndon Baines Johnson cial, economic and gen- tion in Southern California. earned his Bachelor’s de- ley Foundation Campus declared a “War On Pov- erational lines to become A retired elder in the gree at North Texas State Ministry Board at UCLA, erty.” In 2019, the current encouraged, equipped and UMC denomination, Hill University and his Master Ladera Heights Clergy Po- President’s attack on Rep- empowered voting blocs brings significant exper- of Divinity from Boston lice Council, director of the resentative Cummings and for the 2020 General Elec- tise in the areas of pastoral University School of The- Pastor’s License School Baltimore showed an in- tions.” care, church administra- COURTESY PHOTO ology, a United Methodist at the Claremont School tion, creative ministries Pastor Paul Hill institution. of Theology, Children’s for children, youth and se- During the course of his Defense Fund Freedom By CorA JACkson-FossEtt sources and refreshments niors, and innovative HIV/ Bowen Memorial UMC, graduate studies, he served School for primary school Religion Editor aimed at uniting Black AIDS outreach. First UMC-Compton and a Presbyterian congrega- age children, and Strength and Brown residents in Hill has served in St. Paul’s UMC in Tarzana. tion in Brooklyn, New for the Journey Camps/ Pastor Shep and Dr. South L.A. Participants senior-level capacities at Other assignments in- York and Methodist con- Programs, which offers Shalonda Crawford of Ex- include recording artists many churches and uni- cluded as campus minister gregations in Boston and counseling and educational perience Christian Minis- Faith Evans, Frankie J and versities in Texas, the east at North Texas State and Woburn, Mass. programs to persons affect- tries will host the 3rd An- Detrick Haddon and L.A. coast and Southern Califor- Texas Women’s Universi- Across his years of ed with HIV/AIDs. nual Church at the Park on Councilman Curren Price. nia, including seven years ties, chaplain at Parkland active ministry, Hill has Sunday, August 4, at 11:07 According to a spokes- as associate pastor at Hol- Memorial and Methodist worked with a variety of Holman United Meth- a.m., at the South Park person, Pastor Crawford man UMC. Central Hospitals in Dal- civic, religious and educa- odist Church is located at Recreation Center, 345 E. has worked the past two Most recently, he was las, Texas, and associate tional institutions. Some of 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in 51st St., in Los Angeles. years to reduce violence the pastor at Grace UMC pastor at Hamilton Park the organizations he served Los Angeles. To learn more, The free event will fea- and promote peace be- in Los Angeles. He also UMC, his family church, are the Los Angeles Coun- visit holmanumc.com. ture a worship service, re- {See ECM D-3} headed congregations at in North Dallas. cil of Churches, Board of D-3 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019

by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor

By CorA JACkson-FossEtt First New Christian Fellowship Baptist Church Religion Editor offers free meals for children ages 18 and younger through August 9, at 1555 West 108th Street, in Los Angeles, said Several enterprising Pastor Norman S. Johnson, Sr. The FNCF Community young people will be rec- Development Corporation sponsors the program. Meals ognized at the 5th Annual are served weekdays, 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to “A Call for Boldness Bid- 1 p.m. The meals are a component of the Summer Food dy Mason Unsung Shero Service Program, sponsored by the California Department of Education’s Nutrition Services Division. For information, call Legacy Celebration.” (323) 756-2541. The event is set for Sat- urday, August 10, 10 a.m. Bethany Prayer Temple to 12 p.m., at the Biddy holds Community Day on Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at FILE PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Mason Memorial Park, 612 W. 95th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor A.R. Lancaster. Biddy Mason Mayor Aja Brown Jan Perry Free clothing, shoes, health information and more will be 333 S. Spring St., in Los available.To learn more, call (323) 777-9765. Angeles. The theme, “Roll lennials mirror the char- of owning ‘dirt’ or real es- My Legal Team founder/ up, Rise up, Reign up - acter of Biddy Mason’s tate for economic develop- president; Victoria Wil- Carson Community Deliverance Center Church Biddy Mason Legacy: An ambition, confidence, ment.” liams, D’Andre Holland hosts a Women’s Prayer Service on August 10, at 10 a.m., at Empowered 19th Century achievement-oriented, un- The honorees are and Trina Roberts. Also, 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. Millennial,” will salute the afraid to question authority Melissa Beckford, Char- City National Bank and achievements and service and serve the community,” ity Chandler Cole, Brandi California Black Women’s Ward AME Church of Mason as well as simi- said Diane Mitchell Henry, Coleman, Rocsil Frank, Project are corporate spon- plans the Young, Gifted and Blessed Scholarship Concert on lar traits demonstrated by founder of the Women’s Makiah Green, Danielle sors. Aug. 10, at 3 p.m., at 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles, said many local young adults. Group of Greater Los King, Raven Morgan, Free transportation to Pastor John E. Cager III. Performers include Jordyn Warren, Former slave Bridget Angeles County, who co- Ashley Perkins, Melissa the event will depart from Daryn Dean, Don “DJ” Johnson, Jasmin Jones and Rockies Robbins. The donation is $45 for VIP seating, $30 general “Biddy” Mason was a hosts the program with Dr. Phillips, Ife Sangode, Za- Holman United Methodist admission and $15 for youth. Call (213) 747-1367. 30-year-old activist, who Kathye Jenkins, founder neta Smith, Akilah Wallace Church, 3320 W. Adams was also a nurse, philan- and president of the Cyn- and Michelle Washington Blvd., and Consolidated Disciples on the Move thropist and real estate thia Perry Ray Foundation. Roquemore. Realty, 3725 Don Felipe hosts their 22nd Annual Venice Beach Gospel Crusade Rally entrepreneur. She also “The celebration is a Jan Perry, former L.A. Dr., both in Los Angeles. on Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the corner of Pacific Blvd., and Windward St., in the Venice district of Los Angeles, opened a traveler’s center, platform to pay homage councilmember and city Bird scooters will also be said organizer Joann Daughtry. To volunteer, donate or learn operated an elementary to the legacy of Biddy general manager, will par- available through Ride On! more, call (213) 359-3185 or visit disciplesonthemove.com. school for Black children Mason, honor millennial ticipate and Compton May- Bike Shop/Co-Op at desig- and donated the land to es- unsung sheroes of Los or Aja Brown will serve nated locations. Price Chapel AME Church tablish First African Meth- Angeles County and em- as honorary chair. Honor- To learn more about sponsors Annual Steward’s Day on Aug. 25, at 3 p.m., at 4000 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Benjamin power guests to rise up and ary Committee members the event or sponsorships, odist Episcopal Church, Hollins. The theme is “Stewards…Fasting and Praying for the oldest church founded embrace Biddy Mason’s include Valerie Alleyne, email henrydchenry83@ Love and Change Inward & Outward – Love Thy Neighbor.” by Blacks in L.A. perseverance and under- U Care founder/president; gmail.com or text (323) The Rev. Dr. Francine Brookins and the members of Beth-El “Many of today’s mil- standing of the importance Crystal Hayes Hill, Esq., 331-1398. AME Church – Fontana will be the special guests. To learn more, call (323) 296-2406. troubled teens. Earlier this year, Crawford was among Los Angeles Bible Training School the speakers at the me- welcomes registration on Aug. 26 and Aug. 29, from 6 p.m. tween rival gangs in South morial for rapper, Nipsey to 8 p.m., at 2008 E. 87th St., in Los Angeles. The semester runs from Sept. 5 to Dec. 19. Classes will be held on Mondays Los Angeles. He also con- Hussle. and Thursdays in the mornings and evenings. To learm more, ducts feeding programs for To learn more, call call (323) 588-3711 or visit labts.org. the homeless and counsels (310) 560-1383

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