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is blindly support law en- forcement over the rights of its patrons and citi- zens, Metro CEO Phillip Washington has released a statement encouraging everyone from LAPD to the Metro riders to do what is right over what is popular and says “he is disappointed in the (LAPD) the situation es- calated”. On January 22, Bev- erly Nava said during a press conference that she sprained her wrist when FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA an LAPD officer grabbed Rod Doss, the publisher of the New Pittsburgh her arm and pulled her off Courier, received the NNPA Publisher Lifetime the red line at the West- Achievement Award during the 2018 NNPA lake/MacArthur Park Sta- Mid-Winter Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. tion for putting her foot on the back of a seat. By Stacy M. Brown Publishers Association’s The incident which NNPA Newswire 2018 NNPA Publisher was caught on video Lifetime Achievement tape by a bystander has For 50 years, Rod Award at a ceremony in prompted LAPD to initi- Doss has remained dedi- Las Vegas. ate a use of force investi- cated to the New Pitts- “There is no greater Metro CEO Phil Washington PHOTO BY VALERIE GOODLOE FOR SENTINEL gation. burgh Courier and his honor than to be recog- Phil Washington who success has been among nized by your peers,” By Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. vestigation of LAPD’s han- tational situations as much is the CEO of Metro and the more celebrated of said Doss. Executive Editor dling of woman removed as possible. oversees all public trans- Black Press publishers. NNPA Chairman from subway and encourag- At a time when the po- portation in Los Angeles Doss received the Dorothy Leavell, NNPA Metro CEO calls for in- es de-escalation of confron- litically correct thing to do {See MTA A-8} National Newspaper {See NNPA A-8}

Residents Protest Board Vote that Ousted London Breed as Interim Mayor of San Francisco By Jennifer BihM By Stacy Brown Staff Writer NNPA Newswire United States Presi- During a contentious dent Donald Trump gave public meeting, the San his first State of the Union Francisco Board of Su- Address Tuesday, January pervisors voted to appoint 30, during which he tout- Mark Farrell, a White ed his administration’s venture capitalist, to serve various accomplishments, as acting mayor. The vote but less than half of the stripped London Breed of citizens watching and lis- those powers, who was tening were impressed, the first African Americanaccording to a CNN poll. woman to serve in that Many believed his bullet role. Critics of the board's points about bipartisan- actions—inside and out- ship, the economy, unem- side of the city—alleged ployment, healthcare, tax that the vote was tainted by and immigration reforms racism and discrimination. were merely rhetoric and PHOTO BY VALERIE GOODLOE FOR SENTINEL Hurricane Irma hits Florida WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Breed rose to national did not paint a truthful Congresswoman Maxine Waters Even though she’s out as interim mayor, prominence, after she was picture of the adminis- London Breed is still the president of the Board of named interim mayor of tration’s agenda. For her Trump “divisive” and plause and included phras- Supervisors in San Francisco and is also a frontrunner San Francisco, when Ed part, Congresswoman “unprincipled” despite his in the special election scheduled for June 5. {See BREED A-4} Maxine Waters called speech that garnered ap- {See UNION A-4}

Bill Cosby's Lawyers Allege Prosecutorial Misconduct, Want Criminal Case Dismissed By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire

POOL PHOTO Bill Cosby’s lawyers want the judge in his sexual abuse trial to dismiss the case.

As Montgomery Coun- several motions, including ty prosecutors continue to two arguing that the case pursue a verdict in the Bill against him should be dis- Cosby sexual assault case missed. involving former Temple And, while such motions PHOTO CREDIT: WATTS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION COURTESY PHOTO University employee An- are considered procedural From left-to-right front only Rev Joe Waller, Dr. Roderick Seamster, Dr. Oliver www.lasentinel.net drea Constand, lawyers for Brooks, Albert Lord, Deputy Council President Herb Wesson's the entertainer have filed {See COSBY’S A-4} Office and Watts Healthcare Corporation's staff {See FULL STORY A-2} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

WATTS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Attending the grand opening were (from left, front row)Rev. Joe Waller, Dr. Roderick Seamster, Dr. Oliver Brooks, Albert Lord, deputy for L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson and members of the Watts Healthcare Corporation’s staff.

By Niele ANdersoN Watts Healthcare Founda- With the recent under- Medi-Cal from the Federal get from Governor Brown. supports those in need of Contributing Writer tion since 1989. He was ap- mining of the Trump Ad- government.” He contin- There is some potential care.” pointed medical director on ministration to the Afford- ued, “Even with that elimi- reduction for pharmacy The Jefferson Cren- The Watts Healthcare October 16, 2016, and pre- able Care Act, we asked nation, our hope is that the benefits. That concernsshaw us Health Center is Corporation recently host- viously served as associate him just how Obamacare state of California would some; other than that we currently accepting adult ed a Grand Open House medical director, chief of works as assistance to or- continue to provide that are overall comfortable patients of all insurance Celebration for its new- Pediatrics and is the medi- ganizations like the Watts particular subsidy. That with the 2018 Budget pro- types. The hours of opera- est location, the Jefferson cal director for the Jordan Healthcare foundation, he being stated, any attack on posed by the governor.” tion are from 8:30 a.m. to Crenshaw Health Center, and Locke School-based stated, “With the expan- the Affordable Care Act In closing, Dr. Brooks 4 p.m., Monday through located at 3501 W. Jef- Wellness Centers. sion of Medi-Cal, more is a potential reduction in stated, “We need to be clear Thursday. The phone con- ferson Boulevard, Los Brooks is also chair- people have health insur- coverage for people with that the Affordable Care tact is (323) 505-3501.

Angeles, CA 90018. The man of the Quality Man- ance which allows us to Medi-Cal. So we are very Act, although it had some The Watts Healthcare location officially opened agement Committee. We care for them in a more ef- concerned with the attack flaws, was the greatest Corporation (WHCC) is November 20. spoke with Dr. Brooks to ficient manner.” on Obamacare.” improvement in the struc- a non-profit organization “We want people in the find out why the Crenshaw Dr. Brooks continued On a state level, Gov- ture of healthcare in this currently celebrating 50 community to know we are area was chosen for the site to inform us of the follow- ernor Jerry Brown recently country since the passage years of services in the here,” said Bryant Crook, a location. ing: released his budget for the of Medi-care in 1965. It is community. community health promot- “The vision of the “Right now, Medi-Cal State of California and imperative that everyone WHCC operates six ad- er who has been with Watts Watts Healthcare Corpora- expansion is still in place we asked Dr. Brooks his understand we continue ditional sites which include Healthcare since 2005. tion is to provide quality in California and through- thoughts on the state allo- to support the Affordable the Watts Health Center, “This facility is some- healthcare services to the out the country. As a mat- cation for healthcare. Healthcare Act.” the Crenshaw Community what mirroring what we underserved. We noticed in ter of fact, the present ad- He stated, “Governor He continued, “From a Health Center, the House have at the Watts Center by the zip codes in and around ministration in Washington Brown’s budget essentially local perspective, we are of Uhuru - a substance providing adult medicine, the Crenshaw-Jefferson has determined that they keeps intact everything that fortunate to have supervi- abuse treatment facility - pediatrics care as well as area (90018) that there was want to eliminate many of is now in place and there sors and state legislators the 9901 Wellness Center, dental care.” a large population of peo- the provisions of the Af- was actually an expansion who understand the im- the Jordan Wellness Cen- The Sentinel caught ple who were determined fordable Care Act, one of of dental which is called portance of healthcare and ter and the Locke Wellness up with Dr. Oliver Brooks to have medical care,” stat- which would be the sub- Denti-cal. So, we are continue to provide fund- Center. who has been with the ed Dr. Brooks. sidizing of payments to overall pleased with bud- ing and legislation that THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

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LABIC board members Shanita Nicholas (left), Amanda- PHOTO: ANISSA MARIE FOLLEY Jane Thomas (middle), and Jaia Thomas (right) promote Entrepreneurs, audience members and judges network and mingle at the LABIC's Black Business Pitch Black entrepreneurial networking. Competition.

By Shannen hill event, there was also an in- fice spaces that have andbaby a platform to tell more Stephanie Ardrey, Shanita "Our voice is unapolo- Contributing Writer termission for everyone to sitters. There could only be people about their business. Nicholas, Amanda-Jane getically Black and our mingle. one winner, however, and it "We really just want to Thomas and Jaia Thomas activism is really to cre- The Los Angles Black "I loved the event, it was was Vaughn Dabney with make people aware of dif- all have a passion for pro- ate a space where we can Investors Club (LABIC) very awesome just seeing his Munee, LLC phone ap- ferent Black-owned busi- moting Black-owned busi- celebrate socioeconomic held their second Black all of the different Black plication that caught the nesses, whether they want nesses and for the last year, diversity and the existence Business Pitch Competi- people and entrepreneurs judges’ attention. Munee, to support them or have they have been hosting dif- of a Black business," said tion last Thursday, Jan. 25 get in the room, getting LCC is a digital wallet that resources to help move ferent events and mixers Amanda-Jane Thomas, co- at the new Black-owned together and bounce ideas allows customers to pay for their business along," said to connect Black business owner of Sip & Sonder. coffee shop Sip & Sonder off of each other," said their meals and items by just Jaia Thomas, one of the owners to each other and "Whether you're an entre- in downtown Inglewood. Raquel Parker, one of the scanning a code at different board members of LABIC. people throughout the city. preneur or a creative, this is The event featured sev- audience members. "It was stores and restaurants that "It's also good practice on Along with being board a place where you can con- en entrepreneurs of color motivational seeing how work with Munee. More pitching and if someone is members of LABIC, Sha- nect and engage with peo- who presented their busi- organized everyone was information on the phone wondering what am I doing nita Nicholas and Amanda- ple or just chill and have a ness ideas to three judges and empowering to see that application can be found at right and what am I doing Jane Thomas are co-owners cup of coffee. and a room full of people. Black people are really do- muneeapp.co. wrong." of Sip & Sonder. The coffee LABIC had their first PHOTO TODD GRAY Not only was it a competi- ing things." The prizes included LABIC is run by four shop will open officially in business pitch competition tion, but a networking op- Once the competition cash, a one-year subscrip- Black women who were early March and is located in October and is planning portunity as well. The be- started, everyone was eager tion to Entrepreneur Mag- reviving a Meet Up group. on Market St. in Ingle- on having it every few ginning of the event was a to see if the three-minute azine and a one-on-one Meet Up is a phone appli- wood. It will be a place months. To send your ideas 30-minute mixer with food, pitches would intrigue consultation with Anthony cation that allows groups where people can come for the next competition in dessert and wine where the them. The businesses were Tucker of Choice Capital. of like-minded people with to have a cup a coffee, get April or to find out more entrepreneurs, judges, and all at different stages of op- Outside of the prizes, the similar interests to link up work done and network. about the LABIC, visit audience members were eration and no two people competitors were able to and meet in person. There They will also host events www.lablackinvestorsclub. able to talk, share ideas and had the same ideas. They gain experience pitching, are Meet Ups for everything for different organizations org. exchange contact informa- ranged from event plan- get advice from judges who from fitness, wine-tasting, looking to promote Black tion. Halfway through the ning, to sunglasses, to of- are well-versed in business, game nights and more. entrepreneurship. JOB OPENING Hearing Board Members

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), located in Diamond Bar CA., is currently seeking qualified individuals for the following appointments to the SCAQMD Hearing Board: One Hearing Board Attorney Member and one alternate One Hearing Board Engineer Member and one alternate SALARY: $7,500.00 - $9,750.00 MONTHLY MINIMUM & DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: ATTORNEY MEMBER: Must be currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of California, with two or more years of practice, preferably with litigation experience. ENGINEER MEMBER: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in chemical, mechanical, environmental, metallurgical, or petroleum engineering, with two or more years of practical experience, and preferably registered as a Professional Engineer. HEARING BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES APPLY BY FEBRUARY 28, 2018 After hearing all sides of a case in which individuals or Appointments will begin July 1, 2018. For detailed companies come into conflict with SCAQMD information about this job posting, please visit the rules and regulations, the Hearing Board weighs the evidence careers page of our website at and reaches a decision. www.aqmd.gov/careers

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{continued from Pg. A-1} the of the National Newspa- San Francisco.” “I say what I feel like I need awareness about the lack of Breed San per Publishers Association Leavell continued: “The to say and that’s how I’ve diversity in the tech indus- Lee, the city’s first Asian Francisco Examiner, tem- called the San Francisco Black voters need to come always been, and I couldn’t try. American mayor, died of a porarily serving as acting board of supervisors’ vote out in large numbers. Peo- live with myself, if I felt Ashley-Ward called the heart attack last December. mayor and board president a “non-progressive and ple who aren’t registered that I have to change to be board of supervisors’ vote Amelia Ashley-Ward, a is not a conflict of interest. backward decision” and to vote, need to register. an elected official.” a “disgrace” and said that long-time resident of San “It is precisely what the speculated that some board Those who can give time, Breed said that she even though many residents Francisco and owner of the voters established in the members may have been need to give time.” wants to continue to ad- are angry and incensed, she Sun-Reporter Publishing charter; it is common dem- motivated by race and gen- Ashley-Ward said that dress homelessness, im- hoped that their passion Company, said that she was ocratic practice; and it has der bias. Breed is one of the most prove social services and translates into a record- surprised to see so many been happening for the past Dorothy Leavell, the qualified candidates in increasethe access to health- level of civic engagement “White progressives lin- six weeks, not to the detri- chairman of the National race. care in the city. on June 5. ing up” during the city hall ment of city stability, but to Newspaper Publishers As- “She is very capable and Breed said that the “There are some really meeting, before the vote, its benefit,” the Examiner sociation and the publisher that’s what frightened her Black Press, particularly bad feelings in the city, over to express concerns about said. of the Crusader Newspaper opponents,” said Ashley- newspapers like the San what happened with the Breed holding the two The Examiner contin- Group, said that she was Ward. Francisco Bay View and vote, but that should spur power positions—interim ued: “San Francisco may- highly disturbed by the ac- Unabashedly outspo- the Sun-Reporter, are vital people into action,” said mayor and president of ors and boards always tions of the board of super- ken, the 43-year-old Breed in San Francisco. Ashley-Ward. “It won’t just the board of supervisors— overlap. Mayor Lee ap- visors. said that she was raised on “The African American be Black voters; it will take while running to become pointed two of the board’s “This vote has national the hard knock streets of newspapers lead the way all freedom-loving voters the next mayor of the city. current members. The City implications for African the Fillmore District, just in providing a well-round- in San Francisco.” “Perhaps San Francisco Charter gives the mayor Americans everywhere that southwest of Nob Hill. ed, news perspective and Ashley-Ward contin- isn’t as progressive as some authority to join and speak aspire to serve in public “When you come from they’ve pushed companies ued: “We have to embrace people like to think," said at any board meeting. And office,” said Leavell. the“As kind of community that that make money in the Af- people like London Breed, Ashley-Ward. “I think that supervisors serve as acting chairman of the NNPA, I come from and experi- rican American community because they are the fu- she was double-crossed by mayor all the time, occa- I condemn [the board’s ence a lot of frustration, to reinvest those dollars ture.” some of her colleagues on sionally signing their own vote]. I strongly encourage you have to be outspoken back into the community,” that board, who might have legislation.” everyone to support Lon- to get things done,” Breed Breed said. Freddie Allen contribut- promised to support her.” Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, don Breed’s campaign to said during an interview Breed also recommend- ed reporting for this story. However, according to Jr., the president and CEO become the next mayor of with the NNPA Newswire. ed that the Black Press raise

Kamala Harris echoed Wa- insurance has gone up. The up the themes of patrio- zens to follow their dreams. {continued from Pg. A-1} Union ters’ statements, pointing stock market may be doing tism and making “America "[To] every citizen es like “lowered unemploy- even ignored the fact that out that many components well, but that’s good for great again” peppering his watching at home tonight,” ment” and “bringing jobs a young woman who was of Trump’s speech did not Wall Street not millions of speech with both tragic he said, “no matter where back.” protesting against racism reflect a large number of hardworking Americans and triumphant stories that you have been, or where “[Trump] honored some was killed by white su- Americans’ realities. whose paychecks haven’t served as backdrops to pro- you come from, this is your heroes and got a lot of ap- premacists. So, basically, “A year into this divi- grown. posed policies that some time. If you work hard, if plause points,” Waters told we can add to that, that he sive presidency, special in- “And while I am always say don’t fairly address the you believe in yourself, if the Sentinel Tuesday night. targeted Muslims with his terests and the top 1% are willing to work with my issues. He continued push- you believe in America, “And, he pretended that travel ban. He described being put at the front of the colleagues across the aisle, ing for stricter immigration then you can dream any- he was calling on Congress Mexicans as rapists, crimi- line while the vast major- the President’s call for bi- laws and “the wall” along thing, you can be any- to work in a bipartisan nals and drug dealers. ity of Americans are being partisanship and unity rings the U.S. border with Mex- thing, and together, we can way, when in fact, this is “He mocked people left behind,” Harris said in hollow. You cannot reject ico. He talked about “chain achieve anything." the most divisive president with disabilities. So, I think a statement realeased Tues- bipartisan plans to improve migration” and "loopholes" Some Democrats, in- we’ve had in modern times. it’s easy to conclude that day night. health care and protect that have allowed gangs cluding Waters and other “When we take a look at no matter what he claims “Last year’s job cre- Dreamers or sow hate and and crime to thrive here, to members of the Congres- the way he’s been divisive, about wanting to bring peo- ation was the lowest in 7 division—and then turn the dismay of some audi- sional Black Caucus boy- we need to look no further ple together, he is a danger- years. For the first timearound the next day and ence members who booed cotted the event, while the than Charlottesville. ous, unprincipled, divisive since the Affordable Care say you want to work to- those sentiments. Trump ones who did attend were “He defended white and shameful racist…” Act took effect, the rate of gether…” continued with optimism stoic, withholding applause supremacists, KKK and United States Senator Americans without health Trump’s SOTU, kept however, encouraging citi- at almost every point.

Cosby {continued from Pg. A-1} Cosby spokesman An- Stewart Ryan admitted also denied Cosby’s law- failed to prove that they and are rarely granted, the case, a prosecutor and two drew Wyatt released the that he and two detectives yers’ motion to call Jackson brought the case within the “Uptown Saturday Night” detectives interviewed a court documents to the spoke with Jackson and as a witness. 12-year statute of limitation star has presented a com- critical witness, Marguerite NNPA Newswire on Thurs- learned that Constand and “The cumulative effect and there’s no way to prove pelling case for dismissal. Jackson who told them that day, January 25. Jackson worked together, of the wrongdoing in this it, because they admittedly According to court doc- in 2003 or 2004, the com- Neither Cosby’s attor- had been friends, and had case, and the politically are unsure of the timeline. uments filed by Cosby’s plaining witness, Andrea neys nor prosecutors of- shared hotel rooms on mul- and emotionally charged Constand alleged that lawyers, the court should Constand, a co-worker and fered comment on Thurs- tiple occasions. context of this case, el- Cosby assaulted her in dismiss all charges against friend, had told her that she day. Despite their knowl- evates the misconduct to early 2004—though previ- Cosby because, by Mont- had not been sexually as- Cosby’s team also ar- edge of the relationship, a level of a constitutional ously she admitted their gomery County, Pennsyl- saulted, but she could say gued that it’s reasonable to Cosby lawyers alleged that violation and prosecutorial encounter could have been vania prosecutors’ own ad- that she had, file charges, infer that the prosecution prosecutors stood silent overreach depriving Cosby in 2003. Prosecutors didn’t mission, they have not only and get money,” the bomb- allowed Constand to tes- while Constand testifiedof any meaningful right to file charges until 2015. failed to disclose evidence, shell filing said. tify falsely at the first trialunder oath that she didn’t a fair trial,” Cosby’s at- It’s unclear when but have also destroyed ex- It continued: “Yet, the that she did not know or re- know Jackson, and they torneys wrote Thursday. O’Neill will issue a ruling culpatory evidence. prosecution failed to dis- member Jackson. persuaded the court to bar “Such misconduct warrants on the motions. “Specifically, the pros- close to the defense that Also, based on a Jan. the defense from explor- dismissal of the charges.” Jury selection has been ecution recently disclosed they met with [Jackson] 17, 2018 telephone confer- ing the topic with Constand In another motion, scheduled for March and for the first time that,- priand that they destroyed the ence call with the court, through cross-examination. Cosby’s attorneys argued the trial is expected to be- or to the first trial in notes this of their meeting.” Assistant District Attorney Judge Steven O’Neill that prosecutors also have gin in April.

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Sentinel newS Service also founded and served as admissions assistant. She is a legal consultant for the co-chair of the American Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt, UCLA Anderson Africa Bar Association’s Judicial the largest black-owned Conference, and served as Intern Opportunity Pro- law firm in the nation and a legal consultant for the gram and a member of the one of Southern Califor- UCLA Anderson Consult- Board of Directors for the nia’s premier full-service ing Challenge and as a law Los Angeles Chapter of the law firms, welcomes the clerk for the South African Italian American Lawyers additions of attorneys Rosa Human Rights Commis- Association. She was also Noyola, Marina Samson sion. a founding member of the and Armand Jaafari to its Prior to joining the firm, Federal Bar Association’s Downtown Los Angeles Samson was an attorney Southwestern Chapter. office. with Castellón & Funder- Prior to joining Ivie, COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Noyola’s practice will Armand Jaafari Rosa Noyola Marina Samson burk LLP. She previously McNeill & Wyatt, Jaaf- focus on civil litigation served as a law clerk at the ari was an associate with and medical malpractice United States Attorney’s Carpenter Zuckerman & defense; Samson’s practice come these three excellent and we’re confident thather J.D. from the Universi- Office in its Criminal Divi- Rowley. While earning will focus on civil litigation attorneys to the firm,” said they’ll be great assets to ty of California, Los Ange- sion, and was a judicial ex- his J.D. from Loyola Law and labor and employment; Founding Partner Rickey both our clients and the les School of Law, Noyola tern for the Honorable An- School, Los Angeles, Jaaf- and Jaafari’s practice will Ivie. firm.” was a staff editor for the dré Birotte, United States ari was managing editor of focus on law enforcement “Rosa, Marina and Ar- Prior to joining Ivie, Chicana/o-Latina/o Law District Court. the Loyola of Los Angeles defense with an emphasis mand bring a unique set of McNeill & Wyatt, Noyola Review and participated in She earned her J.D. Entertainment Law Review on representing the county skills and experience that is served as counsel for a me- the National Latina/o Law from Southwestern Law and president of the Iranian of Los Angeles. in line with our goal of con- dia and communications Student Association’s Moot School, Los Angeles, Law Students Association. “We’re excited to wel- tinued, thoughtful growth, company. While earning Court Competition. She where she also served as an California Legislative Black Caucus Endorses Sydney Kamlager for Assembly District 54 education and job training. for on Tuesday, April 3rd,” Throughout its history, the participation and repre- Caucus says she’ll “Sydney Kamlager stated Chris Holden, Chair the CLBC has been in- sentation of African Ameri- be an advocate to has a proven track record of the California Legisla- strumental in crafting andcans in all levels of govern- of bringing economic and tive Black Caucus. supporting legislation to ment and to advocate for ensure the doors educational opportunities Kamlager is running promote racial and genderlegislation that creates new to her community. She to has fill the vacancy leftequality by as well as justiceopportunities for excel- to higher educa- worked tirelessly to ensure former Assemblymember for the poor and other dis- lence and success for Cali- tion and job train- the doors to higher educa- Sebastian Ridley-Thomas. enfranchised groups. fornia’s African American tion and job training are The election is on Tuesday, With ten members, the residents. ing are open to all open to all. The CaliforniaApril 3, 2018. caucus works to increase Legislative Black Caucus The California Legis- Sentinel newS Service believes that with her ex- lative Black Caucus was perience as an advocate for formed in 1967 when Afri- The California Legisla- FILE PHOTO Sydney Kamlager-Dove quality and affordable day can-American members of tive Black Caucus (CLBC) care and restorative justice, the California Legislature, announced their endorse- Sydney will provide a much under the leadership of the ment of Sydney Kamlager College District Board of needed voice in the State late Senator Mervyn Dy- for the 54th Assembly -DisTrustees, the caucus be- Assembly. We are proud to mally, joined together to trict. lieves Kamlager will beendorse Sydney Kamlager address the concerns of Af- As President of the an effective leader and ad- and encourage the voters rican-Americans and other Los Angeles Community vocate for access to higher of the 54th district to vote citizens of color.

Sentinel newS Service boards, including the Na- of such an important seg- tional Association of Real ment of homeowners and U.S. Bank Home Mort- Estate Brokers, the Nation- how we can be a trusted -fi gage has named Lenny al Association of Hispanic nancial partner on meeting McNeill to lead its national Real Estate Professionals, their needs,” said Fred Bol- Specialized Sales Team fo- the Asian Real Estate Asso- stad, executive vice presi- cused on serving multicul- ciation of America and the dent and head of national tural customers. Los Angeles Neighborhood retail sales for U.S. Bank McNeill, who will re- Housing Services. Home Mortgage. tain the title senior vice He has been recognized Minneapolis-based president national manag- for his diversity and mul- U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: ing director, will lead a ticultural work by several USB), with $459 billion in team committed to further- publications, including Es- assets as of Sept. 30, 2017, ing the focus of U.S. Banksence magazine, Mort- is the parent company of Home Mortgage on multi- gage Originator and Savoy U.S. Bank National Associ - cultural customers, which Magazine, in which he was ation, the fifth largest com - includes offering loans that named one of the Top 100 mercial bank in the United qualify for Community African Americans in Cor- States. The Company op - Reinvestment Act credit. porate America. erates 3,072 banking of - In addition, he will man- McNeill, who is based fices in 25 states and 4,801 age the team that supports in Los Angeles, previously ATMs, and provides a com - the growth of home equity held leadership positions prehensive line of banking, lines of credit, which begin- at JP Morgan Chase, Loneinvestment, mortgage, trust ning in 2018, will be part of Star/Caliber Funding, Bank and payment services prod- the reporting requirements of America and Washing- ucts to consumers, busi- for banks under the Home ton Mutual Bank. nesses and institutions. Mortgage Disclosure Act. “We are fortunate to McNeill has been with have someone of Lenny’s Visit U.S. Bancorp on U.S. Bank since 2013. He extensive experience who the web at www.usbank. is a member of several understands the challenges com.

FILE PHOTO Lenny McNeill A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1, 20182017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

As we come to the state, the first Black repub- embrace a liberating God, also religious superiority other armies that would end of January and move lic. And it as also important who enjoins them to wage with an imagined mandate attempt to halt and reverse swiftly into February, the to recognize it is worthy of a liberating struggle to re- to rule and ruin the lives of the rise of the revolution- month when we focus most praise and emulation in its: strain and subdue their op- the people in the name of ary tide they represented intensely on our history as abolishing enslavement; pressor and end his oppres- their god. He, thus, calls on and raised. But the enslav- a world community of Af- aiding South Americans in sion of them. They, thus, the people to “throw away ers could not stop them, for rican people, let us bridge their freedom struggles; de- contribute to an emerging the symbol of the god of these Africans, fighting for the months by linking dis- feating four armies; offer- liberation theology in the the white oppressor and lis- their freedom, would not be cussions of the Haitian ing an early and instructive midst of the Holocaust of ten to the voice of freedom denied their right to be free, Revolution and how we model of guerilla warfare; enslavement which inspires which is in the hearts of us would not compromise or might better grasp and live contributing to an evolving and resembles other similar all.” reconsider, turn back or the legacy of righteous and Black Liberation theology; DR. MAULANA KARENGA theologies among African Even when Boukman barter away their divinely relentless struggle it of- and restoring the Native Americans in the U.S. and is killed in battle and other endowed rights of life and fers us and the world. For American name, Haiti, relentless struggle our- other parts of the Americas. leaders want to compro- freedom or forfeit or deface January is the month of to the country in remem- selves in our time. It is Hougan Boukman also mise, the masses will not the future of their children. the celebration of Haitian brance and honor of the in- important to note here that draws a clear line of ethi- listen to them and demon- Now, as Haiti struggles Independence, the Haitian digenous people wiped out Boukman uses a prayer cal distinction between the strated disrespect for their to end the brutal occupation Revolution and the awe- by colonial genocide. and religious and ethical God of the oppressed Hai- begging for reform of a led by the U.S. and to im- some and world-impactful At the center of the sa- discourse to call the peo- tians and the god of the op- system that needed to be prove the lives and future liberation struggle the cred narrative of the Hai- ple to arms and struggle pressor Whites. He states uprooted and destroyed. of its people, let us stand in Haitian people waged to tian Revolution and libera- rather than simply politi- that “the god of the white They would accept no par- active solidarity with them, achieve this. tion struggle is the decisive cal discourse. This is done, oppressors, commands tial freedom, second-class turning Boukman’s and The 2018 theme for meeting at Bwa Kayiman not simple because he is a crime, but our God en- citizenship, hypocritical our prayers into righteous, Black History Month, as presided over by the Hou- priest, but also because he joins us to do good works”. promise of integration, and radical and revolutionary given by Dr. Carter G. gan (High Priest of Vodou) recognizes and respects Those crimes, which the ill-defined equality. They practice. May the people of Woodson’s organization, Dutty Boukman and the the anchoring and uplifting oppressor says his god al- knew that freedom is not Haiti eventually win their the Association for the Mambo (High Priestess of power of religion, rightly lows, blesses and urges are given, but must, as Mal- struggle, be free again and Study of African American Vodou) Cécile Fatiman. conceived and practiced in imperialism, colonialism colm taught, be taken, won flourish. May their forest life and History (ASALH) On August 14, 1791, they the lives and struggle of the and the Holocaust of en- in struggle and exercised in reappear and thrive. And is “African Americans in called the people together people, as Min. Malcolm, slavement. And the good defiant and self-determined may their waters run clean Times of War”. It asks us at this historic site to con- Rev. King and Dr. Bethune works, the Haitian people ways. They, thus, reaf- again, rise and return as to focus on “the roles of duct a sacred ceremony to would also later teach us. are called to do, are not firmed their vow torefreshing fight rain, producing African Americans in ev- free the people’s minds; In his prayer, Hougan only living righteous lives, to the finish, to liverainbow fully signs of a new his- ery American war from strengthen their will to Boukman first pays - hom but also waging a righteous free or die. But they fought tory of Haiti and human- the Revolutionary War era struggle for freedom; reaf- age to God as the Creator and relentless struggle for for life, not death, a life of kind. to that of the present war firm their rightful belief in and as controller of sea and freedom in Haiti and the freedom, justice, good of Dr. Maulana Karenga, on terrorism”. But here, I a Beneficent God of libera- storm, calling him “Bon world. Therefore, he reaf- all kinds and a flourishingProfessor and Chair of want to avoid limiting our tion who would guide and Die”, Beneficent God, whofirms the ethical character only achieved in full free- Africana Studies, Califor- discussion of war to only assist them; and to commit gives us light to see and of the liberation struggle, dom, freedom from domi- nia State University-Long those the U.S. fought. In- all to wage the struggle has the power to control not only against oppres- nation, deprivation and Beach; Executive Direc- stead, I want to suggest a for liberation until it was and change the world. And sion, but to achieve and degradation and freedom to tor, African American Cul- wider arc of our interests won—regardless of cost, he uses sun, sea and storm enjoy a lived and practiced realize themselves in their tural Center (Us); Creator and concern. For as African casualties and the sacrificesas signs and metaphors for freedom. fullness. of Kwanzaa; and author people, we are everywhere required. They took an oath this awesome Divine pres- Finally, Boukman clear- Thus, with torch and of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- still on the battlefield for a to live free or die – “viv lib ence and power. Moreover, ly calls for a cultural and weapon in hand they be- tion of Family, Community better world. o mouri!” he speaks of a liberating political revolution, a radi- came that historic spark and Culture and Essays And I find no better ex- Certainly, a defining God who sees the suffering cal and reordering change that set the fields and fortson Struggle: Position and ample for analysis, honor moment in the meeting was of the oppressed and will of the hearts and minds and of oppression on fire,- Analysis, de www.AfricanA- and inspiration than the he- the offering of a prayer by “guide and assist” them in social situation of the peo- stroyed the wealth and mericanCulturalCenter- roic and history-changing Hougan Boukman which their liberation struggle. ple. He realizes that Whites power base of their enslav- LA.org; www.OfficialK- Revolution of the Haitian had at least three distinc- Here he, Mambo Fatiman, came not only with claims ers, and stood ready to re- wanzaaWebsite.org; www. people (1791-1804.) It tive aspects and emphases: and the hundreds gathered of racial superiority, but ceive and repel the three MaulanaKarenga.org. was and remains a unique spiritual grounding, ethical • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY liberation struggle as the distinction; and cultural only revolution in history and political commitment. won by an enslaved people And it is these emphases against their enslavers and that offer us a framework Donald Trump’s inde- in real change and willing lence, not only of leader- who went on to build a for waging righteous and scribably chaotic, insensi- to work to achieve it. All ship but by those whose tive and destructive presi- factions would be invalu- children are most adversely the los aNgeles seNtiNel dency borders on surreal. able to an expanded Black victimized. As the late pro- But, how will Blacks in leadership cadre. fessor Derrick Bell remind- particular, navigate the in- Effective leadership ed us, Black children re- creasingly hostile social, calls for new thinking, main, “Faces at the bottom political and economic strategies that take into full of the well.” Collectively, DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. challenges it portends? account ongoing systemic we must chart a new course Executive Publisher / CEO Many, if not most of us, are oppression and the need for for their future. JENNIFER J. THOMAS Publisher more adept at perpetuating LARRY AUBRY top-down-bottom-up ac- Another poignant ex- KENNETH R. THOMAS rather than alleviating a countability. (The jury is ample of the need for actual Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) status quo that is not in our not only leaders but vot- still out on whether Presi- change: The Los Angeles RUTH WASHINGTON own best interests. Is it be- ers, parents and ordinary dent Obama himself em- Unified School District ini- Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) cause, among many other people. braced these criteria and/ tiative designed to focus ex- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) reasons, the Black commu- Recurrent themes in this or should have been held clusively on helping Afri- PAMELA A. BAKEWELL nity overwhelmingly per- column are highlighted be- accountable for doing so.) can American students, the Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer mits Black leadership, in cause they are frequently Another expressed con- African American Learners DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. general, to act in self-serv- neglected by the powers cern: Was president Obama Initiative, morphed into, a Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL ing ways that do not actu- that be, as well as Black more responsive to groups gutted alternative, titled, Executive Assistant to the Publisher ally benefit the communi- leadership and the Black like Latinos and the LGBT “A Culturally Relevant and Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) ty? Whatever the reasons, community itself. Black community than Blacks? Responsive Education That our people’s mindsets and leadership, violence reduc- Many insist he was not. Benefits African American BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor behavior must change if tion and education head the Reducing Violence. Students and All Other Stu- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising things are to be different. list of many critically im- Violence reduction is ur- dents.” (Note the political ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ Most likely, this will only portant issues. gently needed to improve addendum, “and all other Circulation/Distribution happen when, collectively, Black Leadership. the quality of life in Black students,” which removed CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production we are sufficiently dissat- Strong, ethical leadership communities, especially in the singular focus on Black Designer/Staff Writer isfied to think and behave is critical, but Black leaders the inner-cities. But the students.) The bastardized E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Copy Editor/Photographer differently. 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• BISHOP NOEL JONES, PASTOR, CITY OF REFUGE • • CONGRESSWOMAN ROBIN KELLY (D-ILL.) • Federal Law Allowing We Must Resist the Slavery In California Dangerous GOP Agenda You may be surprised to ex-offenders with education #ThankYouBlackWomen and the Power of the Black Vote learn that under the 13th and training to become fire- Amendment of the United fighters employed by the In the Age of Trump, log- When the Alabama vot- States Constitution, Califor- California Conservation ging onto Twitter can elicit ers checked that box, they nia inmates are considered Corps with base wages and everything from hysterical made their voices—and no slaves and are treated as benefits consistent with other laughter to deep concern and one else’s—heard and it indentured servants by defi- corps members. Proving that fear. From time to time, I’ve shook the nation. nition. rehabilitation programs, even had the urge to teach the As we prepare for the As of December 27, when coupled with career Trump Administration basic upcoming 2018 election, all 2017, there were approxi- education programs, work math. However, the Wednes- of these issues will be on the mately 118,232 individuals extremely well. day after Democratic candi- ballot again: access to health- incarcerated in California However, billions were date Doug Jones won the care, tax increases on people prisons. California budgeted saved over the years by special election in Alabama who work for their pay- for 7,700 positions for the allowing prison overcrowd- for Attorney General Jeff checks, preventing gun vio- California Prison Industry ing and scarce mental and Sessions’ vacant U.S. Senate lence, investing in our chil- Authority (CALPIA); of- Bishop Noel Jones health care, (according to the seat, I woke up excited about dren’s education, increasing which 6,000 are incarcerated 2011 United States Supreme the election results in Ala- Congresswoman Robin the minimum wage and pro- men and women who volun- (EITC), which could net their Court in Brown vs. Plata). bama. Kelly says that Republicans tecting our voting rights. teer to work in manufactur- families up to $12,500 in Further the shifting of The first thing that I did have passed spending bills As Americans, we have a ing jobs such as building refunds. Here’s a kicker – inmates to the county and to that morning was log onto that actively take resources voice in these decisions, a equipment and furniture, not private companies that enter the streets also saved money, Twitter. When I looked at the away from communities of voice that was paid for in the to mention making license into an agreement with the but with insufficient re-entry trending hashtags, I saw one color. blood, sweat and tears of plates, for which CALPIA California Department of programs the result was that I’d never seen before. Americans who’ve come has a virtual monopoly in Corrections and Rehabilita- increased crime. The mil- One that surprised me: The GOP has passed before us. Our voice belongs California. These prison tion (CDCR) to employ and lions recently invested as a #ThankYouBlackWomen. spending bills that actively to us, because we fought for workers are paid $.40 - $1.00 train California prisoners get result of prison realignment I must’ve rubbed my take resources away from it and we continue fighting per hour. Then there are a 10% tax break. In essence, is appreciated but woefully eyes twice just to confirm communities of color. They for it. approximately 29 who work these men and women are inadequate. Based on various what I was seeing. But there even found the time to give a We need to honor their in private industries via pub- serving out their criminal studies, punishment without it was: #ThankYouBlack- massive tax giveaway to a sacrifice by showing up at lic/private partnerships and sentences as indentured ser- rehabilitation and reintegra- Women. handful of super rich families every election. We need to are paid a minimum wage. vants who pay taxes, without tion into society does not In the Alabama special and major corporations. honor James Chaney—a All other regular prisoners representation. reduce recidivism nor election, African Americans Yet, over that same year, civil rights worker who was are paid $.08 - $.37 an hour Equally inequitable, this address the loss of life and represented slightly less than they’ve refused to pass legis- killed by members of the for cooking, cleaning, and unfair and unjust system con- property associated with 30 percent of voters and cast lation to stabilize and KKK in 1964 for registering other state prison services. tinues to deny former cycles of incarceration, early 96 percent of their ballots for decrease health insurance African Americans to vote— Prisoners who volunteer inmates, who have served release, assault, murder, Senator-elect Doug Jones. costs, to reauthorize health by proudly earning that “I andarequalifiedtobe their time and are productive, theft, or other crimes and Quite simply, African Ameri- insurance for nine million Voted” sticker. It’s up to us to trained and serve as firefight- tax paying citizens, from vot- back to prison only to start can voters, especially women, kids, to prevent gun violence keep the voice of our com- ers, and work side-by-side ing because their crime was the process over again. We had a dramatic impact on the which kills 10 times more munity strong and we do that with our brave professional considered a felony. And must ask ourselves who ben- race, shifting the power African American kids than by showing up and casting firefighters, are paid only $2 inmates who qualify to vote efits from continuing this dynamics of the Senate. White kids, or to protect our our ballots, like so many did a day plus $1 an hour. In Cal- are not institutionally encour- failed practice – and at what While the disturbing and hard won right to vote. in Alabama and across the ifornia, they have provided aged and provided the oppor- cost, especially given that shocking allegations against While voters were reject- country. approximately 3 million per- tunity to register and vote as time has proven that the his- Roy Moore certainly helped ing Moore, they were also Our foremothers and son-hours responding to fires part of their civic education torical strategies of perpetu- increase turnout and steered rejecting more; they were forefathers sacrificed life and and other emergencies and 7 while incarcerated. This is ating slavery through mas- some voters to Jones, people, rejecting the Republicans’ limb for our right to vote. million person-hours in com- especially unfair when their sive incarceration of men and especially African Ameri- dangerous and destructive Simply too much is at munity service projects, sav- crime may not be a felony women is not humane, cans, voted because they agenda that’s forgotten who stake for us to sit on the side- ing California and the state’s under existing California moral, or economically pro- understand that Trump and we are as a nation and put lines. The issues that affect taxpayers approximately law, they are required to pay ductive. Congressional Republicans millions of American fami- our lives and our children’s $100 million. Many have lost taxes, and the state has failed Solution: are taking our country to lies at risk. lives are debated every day at their lives protecting the lives to protect their freedom of California does not have unimaginable lows. Those Americans reject- City Hall, in state General of others. speech. to follow the 13th Amend- Republicans have con- ed Republican plans to take Assemblies and in Congress. Some argue that treating The Governor’s budget ment and treat inmates as trolled the White House and away their healthcare and We were given a voice in inmates as indentured ser- preserves the Conservation slaves and indentured ser- both chambers of Congress stack the deck in favor of cor- who makes these decisions vants is fair because they get (Fire) Camp Program, and vants. California can treat since President Trump was porations over families. They for us; let’s keep using it. free medical care and room inmates who volunteer to inmates justly and fairly, pay elected. In that time, the pres- rejected ending environmen- Congresswoman Robin and board. When you con- participate in CALPIA’s them market wages, invest in ident has sought to normalize tal regulations that protect Kelly represents Illinois’ 2nd sider that California taxpay- Career Technical Education programs that save the lives White supremacy and Con- kids from asthma. They Congressional District and ers pay up to $75,000 for (CTE) programs can earn of inmates and victims, pro- gress has continued to strip rejected a party, which serves as a co-chair of the each adult inmate, and that industry-accredited certifica- vide the same level of heath away the protections afford- believes its okay to suppress Congressional Caucus on out of their low wages the tions. Programs include care afford to all California ed to millions of Americans and outright disenfranchise Black Women and Girls. You state deducts up to 80% for computer coding, computer- and undocumented resident under the Affordable Care voters just because of their can follow Congresswoman taxes, restitution, room and aided design (AutoCAD), and allow them their consti- Act. race. Kelly @RepRobinKelly. board, and other costs associ- pre-apprentice carpentry, tutional right to vote. (Colos- ated with the prisoner’s crim- pre-apprentice construction sians 4:1) inal processing and incarcer- labor, ironworking, commer- The Legislative Black David G. Brown Editorial Cartoon ation; this argument has no cial diving, and culinary and Caucus should introduce leg- merit. Further, under federal facilities maintenance. CTE islation that allows all free law all inmates are consid- graduates have some of the men and women to vote ered slaves and not “employ- lowest recidivism rates, a (including ex-inmates with ees” as such their salaries are cumulative 7.13% (as felonies), issue a $25 billion not considered earned opposed to the 65% recidi- tax exemption bond for income. Thus they are sub- vism rate for other California prison reform or property tax jected to “legal financial obli- inmates) proving that this bonds to fund prison rehabil- gation” (LFO), and their strategy has an economic and itation, eliminate taxes on wages are subject to personal moral benefit. The Gover- inmate salaries, pay them a income taxes but they do not nor’s budget also includes progressive minimum wage, qualify for unemployment funding to establish a Fire- and allow them to accumu- benefits, child care tax credit, fighter Training and Certifi- late workers compensation or Earned Income Tax Credit cation Program, to provide and unemployment benefits.

• BILL FLETCHER, JR. NNPA NEWSWIRE COLUMNIST • Republicans Will Ride

modus operandi that inspired become and remain a global toral politics, the situation with Trump Forever his right-wing populist base. laughingstock, than lose the will go from bad to worse. They were not looking for political edge. By worse, I mean growing Stop Hoping that the Republicans Will Get Sick of Trump. what they believed as more Third, the so-called mod- authoritarianism. And here of the same. On top of that it erate Republicans who are we must all be clear that They Won’t. remains far from clear that deeply uncomfortable with Trump’s infatuation with After every Trump out- point, there was laughter in Trump would understand the crudeness of Trump authoritarianism is not a rage, we go through a similar the audience. how to be a respectable worry that they will be chal- simple rhetorical device to routine. Trump says or does Yet, in talk show after talk politician in either case. It lenged in Republican pri- increase the ratings. It seems something that most sane show there is a question that seems to run against his maries by the extreme Right to reflect the centerpiece of people believe to be over the keeps getting asked: why isn’t nature. should they move against his worldview: Life is about top; he is roundly con- something being done about Second, who will do Trump. Perhaps they wonder Trump; Trump is the savior demned; some Republicans this situation? Why can’t anything about Trump? The and hope that there will be of the U.S.; Trump’s ideas shake their heads; masses of Trump be brought back to the Republicans control both deeper revelations in the are the greatest that people ask that something be standard of a respectable houses of Congress, the Mueller investigation of humankind has every expe- done…and then it all fades politician? The answer is not White House and the U.S. alleged Trump/Russia ties, rienced. Those who get in into the next news cycle. very difficult, but has several Supreme Court. They look at but for now they will do the way of Trump’s truth, What was different in parts. Here it goes. Trump as a blunt force object nothing. therefore, are enemies who connection with Trump’s First, he is not now nor that serves the interests of Thus, holding Trump must be removed. recent alleged remarks Bill Fletcher says that has he ever been a theiragenda.Manyofthem accountable is a matter of The challenge is now against Africa, Haiti and Trump’s infatuation with “respectable” politician. may be personally uncom- political power. It is not a ours. Latin America—the notori- authoritarianism is not a Whether as a reality show fortable with him, but they matter of morality and good Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a talk ous “s--thole remarks”— simple rhetorical device celebrity or candidate for know that if they move to will. If those who see the show host, writer and was that some Republicans used to increase ratings. office or now as President, take him down, they may Trump regime as a threat to activist. Follow him on Twit- who were in the room at the he has insisted on being provide momentum for the humanity do not engage in ter @BillFletcherJr, Face- time of the alleged remarks claimed that the remarks had provocative. He believes in Democrats. They would mass political action, includ- book and at www.bill- first played dumb and then not been verbalized. At that stirring things up. It is this rather that the United States ing, but not limited to, elec- fletcherjr.com. A-8THURSDAY, LOS FEBRUARY ANGELES 1, SENTINEL 2018 OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013 MTA {continued from Pg.A-1} tions. But my hope is At a time when that we work to de- those confronted by County has also called duct rules enforced, but escalate situations as law enforcement are for an immediate inves- I’m disappointed at the much as possible. presumed guilty first tigation and released this way the situation esca- The investigation is and the burden of in- statement: lated. underway to gather all nocence is put upon the As Metro continues As a 24-year retired the facts, and until we victim and the District to work with our part- U.S. Army veteran, I un- have the complete sto- Attorney’s office often ners at the Los Angeles derstand and respect our ry, we must not rush to refuses to prosecute of- Police Department on the police officers and their judgment. Meanwhile, ficers for misconduct, investigation of a young day-to-day duty in work- we remain committed MTA, its CEO (Wash- woman being forcibly ing to keep our system to enhancing safety and ington) and it’s govern- removed from a Metro safe and secure. They en- the overall rider experi- ing body should be ap- subway train yesterday, counter hundreds of con- ence for all of our cus- plauded for taking the I want to be clear about duct issues each day, and tomers, and look to our position of striving to my position: We want our some of them are faced PHOTO BY VALERIE GOODLOE FOR SENTINEL patrons to be our part- de-escalate a situation Customer Code of Con- with very difficult situa- Metro CEO, Phil Washington ners in that. rather than provoke it.

learning from established professionals all of the ins NNPA {continued from Pg. A-1} and outs,” he said. Along with receiving President and CEO Dr. chairman, president and many accolades, Doss is Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., and CEO of The Philadelphia known for giving his time Real Times Media CEO Hi- Tribune, agreed. through serving on numer- ram Jackson were on hand “He worked his way up ous boards and by par- to present Doss the award. and made a real difference,” ticipating in community Doss was joined on the Bogle said. “He’s provided events. David S. Cunningham, Jr. podium at the ceremony by leadership to the New Pitts- He currently serves as his sister, Marilyn Harvey, burgh Courier that’s led to chairman of the Rivers who he called his biggest the success of the newspa- Club Board of Governors, booster and biggest fan. per.” a position he’s held for “His integrity as a jour- Doss joined the Cou- FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA just over one year. nalist is impeccable,” said rier in 1967 as an advertis- (Left-right) Dorothy Leavell, the chairman of the NNPA; Rod Doss, the Doss credited much Leavell. “He’s contributed a ing sales representative. publisher of the New Pittsburgh Courier; Marilyn Harvey, Rod Doss’ sister; of his success to his own lot and he’s really deserving He climbed the ladder at Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA; and Hiram father, Eli Doss, and John of this honor. [Rod Doss] the paper for years and, in Jackson, the CEO of Real Times Media, celebrate Doss’ career achievements, H. Sengstacke, the famed put the ‘I’ in the word ‘in- 1983, he began running the during the 2018 NNPA Mid-Winter Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. publisher and civil rights tegrity.’” publication as vice presi- activist. Chavis said that Doss not dent and general manager. A. Philip Randolph Mes- they taught me sales, lay- most stable in the entire “There were a couple only continues to manifest In 1997, after the death senger Award. out and design; they taught organization. They lift me of people in my life who a distinguished career as a of legendary publisher and “I went to the Univer- me how to write headlines, up and I lift them up. They really made a difference,” publisher of a Black-owned Doss mentor John H. Sen- sity of The New Pittsburgh write articles and they celebrate me and I cel- he said, remembering newspaper in America, but gstacke, Doss was named Courier and it was there taught me everything that I ebrate them.” Sengstacke as a “walking also that his work ethic em- editor and publisher. that seasoned profession- needed to know on a one- Doss said his “graduate legend in the publishing bodies the high standards of Under Doss’ leadership, als took me in and taught on-one personal basis.” studies” began at NNPA. industry,” and his father as journalism; Chavis added the New Pittsburgh Cou- me everything I needed to Doss continued: “I was “Right here, attend- the person who taught him that Doss is committed to rier has earned more than know about the newspa- so pleased with that, that ing many informative ses- how to be a man. freedom, justice and equal- 100 NNPA Merit Awards, per business,” Doss said. I shared it and passed it sions, year-after-year, and Doss continued: “I can ity for all humanity. including the coveted John “When I came into the op- along and today I have a receiving invaluable train- say that I am my father’s Robert W. Bogle, the B. Russwurm Trophy and eration, I knew nothing and staff of people who are the ing, meeting people and son.”

it’s harvest time for HBCUs,” African Americans not Democrat Doug Jones Church is doing major Baskerville said. to be disillusioned about and Republican Roy work in every commu- Baskerville also said that religion by megachurches Moore are also increas- nity,” said Lee. “We are the vitriol coming out of the and television evange- ing. mobilizing when you White House and the policies lists. Lee noted that Black look at the last election, that jeopardize voting and Lee said the A.M.E. Church isn’t seeing the the Black Church learned other rights are reminiscent of church is united and type of radical drop off a great lesson…we must the time when HBCUs were membership is beginning in its membership that get back to training our born. to climb; mobilization White churches are expe- people and understanding “The actions and words efforts like the get out to riencing. the science of mobiliza- and legislation taking place vote campaign in Ala- “Most of our churches tion.” will turn back the clock, if bama during the conten- are 200 or 300 member we let it happen,” Baskerville tious Senate race between churches and the Black warned. “But, I say it’s har- vest time for HBCUs, because it’s the 50th anniversary of the sanitation workers march PHOTO BY BRANDON I. BROOKS [in Memphis] and the death Dr. Amos C. Brown (left), the senior pastor at the Third of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Baptist Church of San Francisco delivered a passionate speech and we are still going strong. about the Civil Rights Movement as Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, We are 106 strong, but if you Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA, looks on, during the read fake news, HBCUs are 2018 NNPA Mid-Winter Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. closing.” Baskerville continued: “We have lost just one [Black By Stacy M. Brown and president of the San college] and we are still strug- NNPA Newswire Francisco Branch of the gling to get it back. I say its NAACP, touted the virtues harvest time, because while Four preeminent, Black of the oldest civil rights or- HBCUs are just three percent leaders in America today, ganization in America and of schools, we graduate 20 addressed the challenges its importance today. percent of African Americans and celebrated the success In what amounted to across the country; Sixty- stories of the African Amer- a sermon worthy of any percent of African American ican community, during a Sunday service, Brown public health professionals; “State of Black America” said the Black Press must 50 percent of African Ameri- forum at the 2018 National tell the story of African can public school teachers; Newspaper Publishers As- Americans.“Let no one and more than 40 percent of sociation annual Mid-Win- else tell it for us,” he said, Black STEM professionals.” ter Conference in Las Vegas, before providing a vivid Cartwright said NAREB, Nevada. picture of his foray into the the oldest group represent- Dr. Lezli Baskerville, Civil Rights Movement, as a ing Black realtors (which he the president and CEO of teenager.“One of the prob- called “realtists”), is working the National Association lems with the Black com- to help Black homebuyers. for Equal Opportunity (NA- munity, today, is that we “Most African Americans FEO), spoke passionately don’t have enough rituals of were stripped of their wealth about the future of Histori- remembrance,” Brown said. with the housing decline when cally Black Colleges and Referring to the current trillions of dollars were lost,” Universities (HBCUs), administration and its poli- he said. while Julius Cartwright pre- cies, Brown said, ‘The man’ According to a recent re- sented a sobering, yet opti- is doing today what he’s al- port, Cartwright said that the mistic report from the Na- ways done.” median net worth for Black tional Association of Real Brown continued: “They families is less than $2,000 Estate Brokers (NAREB). say to make sure, ‘If you’re while the median net worth And while Reverend Black you get back. If you’re of White families is roughly Tony Lee, the pastor of brown, you stick around and $100,000. Community of Hope A.M.E. if you’re White, you’re al- Further, he said, while the Church, delivered fervent ways right. They’re not any median wealth of White wom- remarks about the strong better than we are. We came en was about $41,000, the me- state of the Black Church, it from Mother Africa.” dian wealth for Black women was a fiery, no-holds-barred Baskerville, a 2014 Har- was only $5. speech from Dr. Amos C. vard University Advanced “Real estate is the corner- Brown that brought the Leadership Fellow, said the stone of wealth,” Cartwright capacity crowd to its feet- state of HBCUs remains said. “That’s the equity we Brown, a civil rights icon, strong. need to pass on to the next who serves as the senior “From my vantage point, generation.” pastor at the Third Baptist HBCUs in 2018 are strong When it comes to the Church of San Francisco and getting stronger. In fact, Black Church, Lee cautioned A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES FEBRUARY SENTINEL 1, 2018A-9

The Black Press and the NAACP Join Forces to Address Issues Affecting the Black Community

By Stacy M. Brown man Dorothy Leavell added NNPA Newswire that she’s very pleased with from the federal govern- the new partnership. ment and, in her city, fi- The National Newspa- “I attempted to do some- nances are a challenge she’s per Publishers Association thing similar in the nineties trying to meet head-on. (NNPA), a trade groups and I’m very determined “Many of the answers representing more than 200 now,” said Leavell. “We are depended on the state, but Black-owned media com- going to set a precedent and last night, a light bulb went panies, signed a historic, I hope we will be able to re- on and it was that we can’t strategic partnership with peat this with many other na- wait on the Republican the NAACP, one of the most tional organizations, because governor to save Gary,” she influential civil rights group if we solidify our strength, said. “So, I said to my team in the world, during the NN- things will be different for that whatever the governor PA’s Mid-Winter Conference all of us in the United States does or doesn’t do, we are in Las Vegas. of America.” going into the war room “Sometimes you have Derrick Johnson, the and we will stay there and to take a step back and re- president and CEO of the not come out until we have connect in order to move NAACP, said one of the a plan.” forward,” said NAACP things he and Russell share FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA Wilson joined Rus- chairman Leon W. Russell. in common is the rich tradi- Dorothy Leavell (2nd from right), the chairman of the NNPA, signs the strategic sell, Johnson, Chavis and “Signing this agreement is tion of the NAACP. partnership agreement between the NNPA and the NAACP designed to jointly Leavell in advocating for a taking that step back and it “Anytime we move away focus on key issues that affect the Black community, as (from left-right) Derrick strong relationship between says it’s time for us to re- from that [tradition], we Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP; Leon Russell, the chairman of the NAACP and the Black commit to each other and lose our way,” he said. “The the NAACP; and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA, Press. work together to move ourNAACP would not be here, look on during the 2018 NNPA Mid-Winter Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. “If Black newspapers people forward.” if not for William Monroe didn’t tell our stories, no NNPA President and Trotter, a civil rights activist, Johnson added that the Indiana Mayor Karen Wilson said. “We also one ever would have,” said CEO Dr. Benjamin F. newspaperChavis editor and real NAACP is as strong as its Freeman Wilson, the havefirst to support [Black]Russell, echoing the found- Jr., who once served - asestate presi businessman based in volunteers and the Black African American woman businesses.” ers of the Black Press, Sam- dent of the NAACP, called Boston, Massachusetts; the Press is as strong as its to hold the office of mayor Wilson added that uel E. Cornish and John B. the partnership historic. NAACP would not be here readers, many of whom in the state of Indiana. Black consumers have Russwurm to who stated 191 “This [signing] consum- today, if not for Ida B. Wells, are NAACP members. “We have to take the let go of the stereotype years ago: “We wish to mates a working relationship a newspaper writer...the The signing, which resources that we have in that Black businesses are plead our own cause. Too of two of the world’s largest NAACP would not be here took place on Friday, Jan- our collective communi- inferior to White busi- long have others spoken for organizations focused on the today, if not for W.E.B. Du- uary 26 was attended by ties and we have to use nesses. us. Too long has the public empowerment of Black peo- Bois and his ‘Crisis’ maga- a number of NNPA mem- these resources in a way Wilson also noted that been deceived by misrepre- ple,” said Chavis. zine. I commit today, that we bers, staffers from both that educates our children African Americans aren’t sentations, in things which NNPA National Chair- will be joining the NNPA.” organizations and Gary, and benefits our people,” receiving a fair shake concern us dearly.” ESSA in Spotlight at NNPA Conference dale, Florida. said. duced by NNPA News- Freddie Allen, the man- “The state of Florida Henry continued: “The wire] was there and it was aging editor of the NNPA is not doing too well in essence of Black history rich and educational and Newswire, called NNPA educating our children so I can be captured by some informative. Running the publishers the “MVPs” of thought it was out of duty who genuinely believe articles has never been too the team for their work in and respect that we do there’s a need for it. Some much of a directive, espe- publishing stories about our due diligence to bring of us don’t believe there’s cially when I got the green ESSA. awareness to our readers,” a need for it.” light,” he said. “Education is a civil Henry said. Brandon Brooks, the Brooks continued: rights issue and we must Henry added that the managing editor of the “The goal of the Black be engaged,” Allen said. ESSA law and reporting Los Angeles Sentinel, Press has always been to “Think about if we on it helps to hold school said education is the key advocate for justice for wasn’t around during the districts accountable and to help ending poverty for Black people. ESSA is a Civil Rights Movement, he said it’s also important everyone and all NNPA campaign for social justice where would education that more teachers of color members are a testament and equality and educa- be? Where would educa- are hired and involved. to that. tion. It’s our duty to reach tion be without the Black “I used to and I still For numerous reasons, out to our students, our Press? NNPA members believe that Black folks Brooks said he didn’t hesi- kids and to make sure that benefit when we can teach Black history. And, tate to run articles in his they have the information demonstrate meaningful if Black folks have been newspaper and on its web- to succeed. If I didn’t do engagement through our PHOTO BY BRANDON I. BROOKS misrepresented, they will site about ESSA. that, I wouldn’t be doing content,” he said. (L-R) Dr. Benjamin Chavis, NNPA President and CEO and misrepresent the facts,” he “The content [pro- my job.” Dr. Elizabeth Primas, project manager for the NNPA/ESSA)

By Stacy M. Brown ESSA law was established to NNPA Newswire help increase the effective- ness of public education in In 2017, the Bill and every state. Melinda Gates Foundation Under ESSA, states must gave the National Newspa- adhere to more flexible fed- per Publishers Association a eral regulations that provide $1.5 million grant to support for improved elementary and a three-year, multi-media secondary education in the public awareness campaign nation’s public schools. focusing on the unique op- The law also ensures that portunities and challenges of every child, regardless of the new Every Student Suc- race, income, background, ceeds Act – or ESSA. or where they live have the Today, as much as ever opportunity to obtain a high- and through the pages and quality education. websites of the Black Press, “Education is the path- parents, educators and stake- way out of poverty,” Primas holders around the country said. are learning more about the ESSA, which reauthoriz- law and the opportunities it es the Elementary and Sec- presents for school districts ondary School Act (ESEA) to help all students – regard- and replaces No Child Left less of race or ethnicity – to Behind, received bipartisan succeed. support and was signed into “It’s critical for our par- law by President Obama on ents to be involved and the December 10, 2015. Black Press is strategically Since receiving the Gates embedded in our communi- Foundation grant, NNPA ties so we have more op- leadership has engaged its portunity to get the word 211-member publications in out about ESSA,” NNPA more than 70 markets across President and CEO Dr. Ben- the country in a campaign jamin F. Chavis said during a designed to heighten public workshop at the trade organi- awareness of ESSA, and to zation’s Mid-Winter Confer- focus on efforts and policies ence in Las Vegas. aimed at closing the achieve- “The NNPA is pleased ment gaps for students of to partner with and applaud color and low-income stu- the Bill and Melinda Gates dents. Foundation to raise public The NNPA campaign has awareness throughout the been among the primary mis- United States. Bridging the sion of its member publish- academic gap in education, ers – three of whom received in particular for African- awards at the Mid-Winter American students and oth- Conference for their relent- ers from disadvantaged less reporting on ESSA. communities is of critical “I do believe that the last importance,” Chavis said. chance anybody has to hold Dr. Elizabeth V. Primas, anybody down is education,” the project manager for the said Bobby Henry, publish- NNPA/ESSA grand and a er of the Westside Gazette lifelong educator, said the newspaper in Fort Lauder- THURSDAY,A-6 LOS FEBRUARY ANGELES 1, SENTINEL 2018 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-10 9, 2014 Celebration of Life Sarah B. Banks Sarah B. Banks gathering for her accompanied by was born September family and friends Angelina and 1, 1936 in Tallulah She was best known Jeremiah to whom Louisiana to the for her New Orleans she loved dearly. parents of Will style gumbo and The union of and Mary Braxton Southern-style these four were she received some candied yams inseparable. She education in both "Mame" as she was lived in her home in Thomastown so affectionately Los Angeles since Louisiana and New called stood as a 1960. On January Orleans Louisiana. resilient woman 2, 2018 she passed She left Louisiana demonstrating love away peacefully in to start a new life & Godliness. She her home. Friends with the love of her was a Queen and and family traveled life; the beloved Diva with a smile from Peoria Illinois, services were held Saturday Cemetery with a dove release Ozabe Banks Sr. that brightened Tallulah and January 13, 2018 at 1 p.m. at ceremony taking her to her AKA "The Chicken a room. She and Powhatan Louisiana Angeles Funeral Home 3875 final resting place in a double Sausage Man" to her best friend and Houston Texas South Crenshaw Boulevard Mausoleum with her beloved whom she married caregiver and for the services. Los Angeles California 90008 husband Ozabe Banks Sr. in 1954. She amazing daughter The viewing was on The remains were carried by Together at Last "Hail to enjoyed traveling Dezella lived life Friday, January 12, a white horse and carriage the Queen Rest in Peace cooking and hosting to its fullest always 2018 and the funeral through the Inglewood Park

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Si no declares as true any material by: An Individual 90047, County of LA CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY puede pagar a un abogado, matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced Registered owner(s): es posible que cumpla con 17913 of the Business and to transact business under Paul Porter, 1428 W 88th St., for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers los requisitos para obtener Professions code that the the fictitious business name Los Angeles, CA 90047 servicios legales gratuitos registrant knows to be false or names listed above on This business is conducted de un programa de servicios is guilty of a misdemeanor 01/2018 by: an individual The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County Invite Bids legales sin fines de lucro. punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information The registrant commenced to For The Construction Of: Puede encontrar estos exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and transact business under the grupos sin fines de lucro ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who fictitious business name or en el sitio web de California S/ Celina R Young, Owner declares as true any material names listed above on N/A Los Coyotes Water Reclamation Plant Legal Services, (www. This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section I declare that all information lawhelpcalifornia.org), en with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and in this statement is true and Stage One Return Activated Sludge Piping el Centro de Ayuda de las Angeles on January 23, 2018 Professions code that the correct. (A registrant who Replacement Cortes de California, (www. NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false declares as true any material sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor matter pursuant to Section (Bid Opening February 20, 2018 - Estimate en contacto con la corte o el 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to 17913 of the Business and colegio de abogados locales. Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars Professions code that the $700,000 - $1,700,000) AVISO: Por ley, la corte at the end of five years from ($1,000)). registrant knows to be false tiene derecho a reclamar las the date on which it was filed S/ Daniel Adonai Ventura, is guilty of a misdemeanor cuotas y los costos exentos in the office of the County Owner punishable by a fine not to Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: por imponer un gravamen Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed exceed one thousand dollars Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Pipe (FRP; Piping Supports; sobre cualquier recuperación in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los ($1,000)). de $10,000 ó más de valor 17920, where it expires Angeles on January 22, 2018 S/ Paul Porter, Managing Motor Operated Valves; Valves; Electrical recibida mediante un acuerdo 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with Member o una concesión de arbitraje in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section This statement was filed en un caso de derecho civil. statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name with the County Clerk of Los The Sanitation Districts encourage participation of Tiene que pagar el gravamen 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires Angeles on January 12, 2018 minority, women, disadvantaged, disabled veterans, de la corte antes de que la in the residence address of at the end of five years from NOTICE-In accordance with corte pueda desechar el caso. a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed Subdivision (a) of Section and small business enterprises. The name and address of the Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name court is (El nombre y dirección Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided Statement generally expires Plans and Specifications may be obtained de la corte es): Stanley Mosk, before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed at the Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter CA 90012 Business Name Statement 40 days after any change in the office of the County 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 The name, address, must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Clerk, except, as provided (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 and telephone number Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section of plaintiff’s attorney, or The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” plaintiff without an attorney, does not of itself authorize in the residence address of 40 days after any change and click on “New Construction Projects” is (El nombre, la dirección the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the CNS-3093948# y el número de teléfono del Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section abogado del demandante, in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 17913 other than a change the other party or an order of the language in the deed that o del demandante que no another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of the court; characterizes how title is held tiene abogado, es): Claudia or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious a registered owner. A new CIVIL 2. cashing, borrowing against, (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants C. Osuna, Esq., OSUNA & 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name canceling, transferring, in common, or community DOTSON LAW FIRM, 13333 Professions Code). must be accompanied by the Statement must be filed disposing of, or changing the property) will be controlling, Paramount Blvd., South Gate, Original Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective beneficiaries of any insurance and not the community CA 90280; (562) 991-5600 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 The filing of this statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious SUMMONS (Family Law) or other coverage, including property presumption. You DATE (Fecha): Apr 1, 2016 CNS-3094742# does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement CITACIÓN (Derecho life, health, automobile, and should consult your attorney Sherri R. Carter, Clerk LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the familiar) disability, held for the benefit if you want the community (Secretario), by Glorietta Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO of the parties and their minor property presumption to be Robinson, Deputy (Adjunto) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement DE CASO): 17STFL02053 children; written into the recorded title (SEAL) NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize NOTICE TO RESPONDENT 3. transferring, encumbering, to the property. NOTICE TO THE PERSON File No. 2018012518 or common law (See Section the use in this state of a (Name): AVISO AL hypothecating, concealing, ADVERTENCIA - SERVED: You are served as The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name DEMANDADO (Nombre): or in any way disposing of IMFORMACIÓN an individual defendant. (are) doing business as: Professions Code). in violation of the rights of Leroy S. Brown any property, real or personal, IMPORTANTE 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 Ink Splash 110, 1131 W. Original another under Federal, State, You have been sued. Read whether community, quasi- De acuerdo a la ley de CNS-3093809# 83rd Street, Los Angeles, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 or common law (See Section the information below and on community, or separate, California, las propiedades LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CA 90044, County of LA CNS-3094319# 14411 et seq., Business and the next page. without the written consent of adquiridas por las partes Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). Lo han demandado. Lea la the other party or an order of durante su matrimonio o AMENDED ORDER TO Marsalla Lynn Clark, 1131 W. Original información a continuación y the court, except in the usual pareja de hecho en forma SHOW CAUSE 83rd Street, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 en la página siguiente. course of business or for the conjunta se consideran FOR CHANGE OF NAME 90044 NAME STATEMENT CNS-3094314# Petitioner’s name is: necessities of life; and propiedad comunitaria para Case No. ES022062 This business is conducted File No. 2018016195 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Nombre del demandante: 4. creating a nonprobate fines de la división de bienes Superior Court of California, by: an individual The following person(s) is Beverly Jean Brown transfer or modifying a que ocurre cuando se produce County of Los Angeles The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS You have 30 calendar days nonprobate transfer in a una disolución o separación Petition of: Crystal Rose to transact business under Underrated Talent Union NAME STATEMENT after this Summons and manner that affects the legal del matrimonio o pareja Posner for Change of Name the fictitious business name (U.T.U.) 6735 Radlock Ave., File No. 2018010605 Petition are served on you to disposition of property subject de hecho. Si cualquiera TO ALL INTERESTED or names listed above on Los Angeles, CA 90056, The following person(s) is file a Response (form FL-120) to the transfer, without the de las partes de este caso PERSONS: 01/2018 County of LA (are) doing business as: at the court and have a copy written consent of the other llega a fallecer antes de Petitioner filed a petition I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Real Is Rare Sports served on the petitioner. A party or an order of the que se divida la propiedad with this court for a decree in this statement is true and Myles Weldon Thomas, 6735 Training, 11231 Ardath letter, phone call, or court court. Before revocation of a comunitaria de tenencia changing names as follows: correct. (A registrant who Radlock Ave, Los Angeles, Ave., Inglewood, CA 90303, appearance will not protect nonprobate transfer can take conjunta, el destino de la Crystal Rose Posner to declares as true any material CA 90056 County of LA you. effect or a right of survivorship misma quedará determinado Crystal Rose Bay matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted Registered owner(s): If you do not file your to property can be eliminated, por las cláusulas de la The Court orders that all 17913 of the Business and by: An Individual Jason McKinney, 11231 Response on time, the court notice of the change must be escritura correspondiente que persons interested in this Professions code that the The registrant commenced to Ardath Ave., Inglewood, CA may make orders affecting filed and served on the other describen su tenencia (por ej., matter appear before this registrant knows to be false transact business under the 90303 your marriage or domestic party. tenencia conjunta, tenencia court at the hearing indicated is guilty of a misdemeanor fictitious business name or Paul Porter, 1428 W. 88th St., partnership, your property, You must notify each other of en común o propiedad below to show cause, if any, punishable by a fine not to names listed above on N/A Los Angeles, CA 90047 and custody of your children. any proposed extraordinary comunitaria) y no por la why the petition for change of exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information This business is conducted You may be ordered to pay expenditures at least five presunción de propiedad name should not be granted. ($1,000)). in this statement is true and by: Copartners support and attorney fees and business days prior to comunitaria. Si quiere que la Any person objecting to the S/ Marsalla Lynn Clark, correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced to costs. incurring these extraordinary presunción comunitaria quede name changes described Owner declares as true any material transact business under the For legal advice, contact a expenditures and account to registrada en la escritura de la above must file a written This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section fictitious business name or lawyer immediately. Get the court for all extraordinary propiedad, debería consultar objection that includes the with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and names listed above on N/A help finding a lawyer at the expenditures made after con un abogado. reasons for the objection at Angeles on January 16, 2018 Professions code that the I declare that all information California Courts Online Self- these restraining orders are 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 least two court days before NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and Help Center (www.courts. effective. However, you may CNS-3094698# the matter is scheduled to Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who ca.gov/selfhelp), at the use community property, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be heard and must appear 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material California Legal Services quasi-community property, or at the hearing to show cause Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section website (www.lawhelpca.org), your own separate property to SUMMONS why the petition should not be at the end of five years from ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and or by contacting your local pay an attorney to help you or (CITACION JUDICIAL) granted. If no written objection the date on which it was filed S/ Myles Weldon Thomas, Professions code that the county bar association. to pay court costs. CASE NUMBER (Número del is timely filed, the court may in the office of the County Owner registrant knows to be false Tiene 30 días de calendario ÓRDENES DE Caso): 16K04189 grant the petition without a Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor después de haber recibido la RESTRICCIÓN ESTÁNDAR NOTICE TO DEFENDANT hearing. in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to entrega legal de esta Citación DE DERECHO FAMILIAR (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Notice of Hearing: 17920, where it expires Angeles on January 19, 2018 exceed one thousand dollars y Petición para presentar En forma inmediata, usted y Martin Ross and Teray Jones Date: Feb 23 2018, Time: 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). una Respuesta (formulario su cónyuge o pareja de hecho Does 1 to 25 8:30 AM, Dept.: A in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Jason McKinney, Owner FL-120) ante la corte y tienen prohibido: YOU ARE BEING SUED The address of the court statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed efectuar la entrega legal de 1. llevarse del estado de BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ is 300 East Olive Avenue, 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of Los una copia al demandante. California a los hijos menores DEMANDANDO EL Burbank, CA 91503 in the residence address of at the end of five years from Angeles on January 12, 2018 Una carta o llamada telefónica de las partes, o solicitar un DEMANDANTE): Juan F. A copy of this Order to Show a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with o una audiencia de la corte no pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto Dotson Cause shall be published at Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section basta para protegerlo. para los hijos menores, sin NOTICE! You have been least once each week for four Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name Si no presenta su Respuesta el consentimiento previo por sued. The court may decide successive weeks prior to before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires a tiempo, la corte puede escrito de la otra parte o sin against you without your the date set for hearing on January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from dar órdenes que afecten su una orden de la corte; being heard unless you the petition in the following Business Name Statement 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed matrimonio o pareja de hecho, 2. cobrar, pedir prestado, respond within 30 days. Read newspaper of general must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County sus bienes y la custodia de cancelar, transferir, the information below. circulation, printed in this Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided sus hijos. La corte también deshacerse o cambiar el You have 30 CALENDAR county: Los Angeles Sentinel The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section le puede ordenar que pague nombre de los beneficiarios DAYS after this summons and Date: Jan 12 2018 does not of itself authorize in the residence address of 17920, where it expires manutención, y honorarios y de cualquier seguro u otro legal papers are served on Darrell Mavis the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change you to file a written response Judge of the Superior Court Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the costos legales. tipo de cobertura, como 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 Para asesoramiento legal, de vida, salud, vehículo y at this court and have a copy in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section served on the plaintiff. A letter CNS-3090168# another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change póngase en contacto de discapacidad, que tenga como LOS ANGELES SENTINEL inmediato con un abogado. beneficiario(s) a las partes y or phone call will not protect or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of Puede obtener información su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); you. Your written response 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new must be in proper legal form ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Professions Code). must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name para encontrar un abogado 3. transferir, gravar, hipotecar, FOR CHANGE OF NAME en el Centro de Ayuda de ocultar o deshacerse de if you want the court to hear Original Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed your case. There may be Case No. YS030086 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective las Cortes de California cualquier manera de cualquier Superior Court of California, CNS-3094542# (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en propiedad, inmueble o a court form that you can does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious use for your response. You County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Business Name Statement el sitio web de los Servicios personal, ya sea comunitaria, Petition of: Meshia S. Pink Legales de California (www. cuasicomunitaria o separada, can find these court forms Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the and more information at the and Michael P. Britton on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose sin el consentimiento escrito behalf of Makai Akerei Britton NAME STATEMENT en contacto con el colegio de de la otra parte o una orden California Courts Online Self- another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement Help Center (www.courtinfo. for Change of Name File No. 2018017677 or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize abogados de su condado. de la corte, excepto en el TO ALL INTERESTED The following person(s) is NOTICE—RESTRAINING curso habitual de actividades ca.gov/selfhelp), your county 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a law library, or the courthouse PERSONS: (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name ORDERS ARE ON PAGE personales y comerciales Petitioner Meshia S. Pink Maid Men Cleaning 2: These restraining orders o para satisfacer las nearest you. If you cannot pay Original in violation of the rights of the filing fee, ask the court and Michael P. Britton filed a Services and Carpet Care, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 another under Federal, State, are effective against both necesidades de la vida; y petition with this court for a 911 Edgewood St Apt 3, CNS-3094317# spouses or domestic partners 4. crear o modificar una clerk for a fee waiver form. If or common law (See Section you do not file your response decree changing names as Inglewood, CA 90302, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and until the petition is dismissed, transferencia no testamentaria follows: County of LA a judgment is entered, de manera que afecte la on time, you may lose the Professions Code). case by default, and your Makai Akerei Britton to Makai Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original or the court makes further asignación de una propiedad Akerei Pink-Britton David Harvey, 911 Edgewood NAME STATEMENT 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 orders. They are enforceable sujeta a transferencia, sin el wages, money, and property may be taken without further The Court orders that all St Apt 3, Inglewood, CA File No. 2018016558 CNS-3094312# anywhere in California by any consentimiento por escrito de persons interested in this 90302; CA The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL law enforcement officer who la otra parte o una orden de warning from the court. There are other legal matter appear before this This business is conducted (are) doing business as: has received or seen a copy la corte. Antes de que se court at the hearing indicated by: An Individual JS Clerical Services, 10919 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of them. pueda eliminar la revocación requirements. You may want to call an attorney right below to show cause, if any, The registrant commenced S. Broadway, Los Angeles, NAME STATEMENT AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES de una transferencia no why the petition for change of to transact business under CA 90061, County of LA File No. 2018017087 DE RESTRICCIÓN SE testamentaria, se debe away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call name should not be granted. the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is ENCUENTRAN EN LA presentar ante la corte un Any person objecting to the or names listed above on Janelle Simmons, 10919 S. (are) doing business as: PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de aviso del cambio y hacer una an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, name changes described 01/2018 Broadway, Los Angeles, CA The Settle-N Center, 1114 restricción están en vigencia entrega legal de dicho aviso a above must file a written I declare that all information 90061 East 91st Street, Los en cuanto a ambos cónyuges la otra parte. you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit objection that includes the in this statement is true and This business is conducted Angeles, CA 90002, County o miembros de la pareja de Cada parte tiene que notificar reasons for the objection at correct. (A registrant who by: an individual of LA hecho hasta que se despida a la otra sobre cualquier gasto legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit least two court days before declares as true any material The registrant commenced to Articles of Incorporation or la petición, se emita un fallo extraordinario propuesto por the matter is scheduled to matter pursuant to Section transact business under the Organization Number: AI o la corte dé otras órdenes. lo menos cinco días hábiles groups at the California Legal Services Web site be heard and must appear 17913 of the Business and fictitious business name or #ON: 4095821 Cualquier agencia del orden antes de realizarlo, y rendir at the hearing to show cause Professions code that the names listed above on N/A Registered owner(s): público que haya recibido cuenta a la corte de todos (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online why the petition should not be registrant knows to be false I declare that all information The Settle-N Center, 1114 o visto una copia de estas los gastos extraordinarios granted. If no written objection is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and East 91st Street, Los Angeles, órdenes puede hacerlas realizados después de que Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or is timely filed, the court may punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who CA 90002; CA acatar en cualquier lugar de estas órdenes de restricción grant the petition without a exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material This business is conducted California. hayan entrado en vigencia. by contacting your local court or county bar association. hearing. ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section by: a Corporation FEE WAIVER: If you cannot No obstante, puede usar Notice of Hearing: S/ David Harvey, Owner 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to pay the filing fee, ask the clerk propiedad comunitaria, NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees Date: 3-16-18, Time: 8:30 AM, This statement was filed Professions code that the transact business under the for a fee waiver form. The cuasicomunitaria o suya Dept.: B, Room: 340 with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or court may order you to pay separada para pagar a un and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of The address of the court is Angeles on January 22, 2018 is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on n/a back all or part of the fees and abogado que lo ayude o para 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information costs that the court waived for pagar los costos de la corte. $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must CA 90503 Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and you or the other party. NOTICE—ACCESS TO A copy of this Order to Show 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: AFFORDABLE HEALTH be paid before the court will dismiss the case. Cause shall be published at Statement generally expires S/ Janelle Simmons, Owner declares as true any material Si no puede pagar la cuota INSURANCE: Do you or least once each week for four at the end of five years from This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section de presentación, pida al someone in your household ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 successive weeks prior to the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and secretario un formulario de need affordable health the date set for hearing on in the office of the County Angeles on January 19, 2018 Professions code that the exención de cuotas. La corte insurance? If so, you should días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su the petition in the following Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false puede ordenar que usted apply for Covered California. newspaper of general in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor pague, ya sea en parte o por Covered California can versión. Lea la información a continuación. circulation, printed in this 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to completo, las cuotas y costos help reduce the cost you county: Los Angeles Sentinel 40 days after any change Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars de la corte previamente pay towards high quality Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después Date: Oct 16 2017 in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from ($1,000)). exentos a petición de usted o affordable health care. For ERIC C. TAYLOR statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed S/ Felton Burton III, CEO de la otra parte. more information, visit www. de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales Judge of the Superior Court 17913 other than a change in the office of the County The Settle-N Center 1. The name and address coveredca.com. Or call 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed of the court are (El nombre Covered California at 1-800- para presentar una respuesta CNS-3087093# por escrito en esta corte y a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los y dirección de la corte son): 300-1506. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Angeles on January 22, 2018 Superior Court of California, hacer que se entregue una AVISO฀ACCESO A copia al demandante. Una Statement must be filed 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with County of Los Angeles, SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section Central District, 111 N. Hill ECONÓMICO: carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Street, Los Angeles, CA ¿Necesita seguro de salud FICTITIOUS Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires 90012 a un costo asequible, ya por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto must be accompanied by the in the residence address of at the end of five years from 2. The name, address, and sea para usted o alguien en BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed telephone number of the su hogar? Si es así, puede si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County petitioner’s attorney, or the presentar una solicitud con NAMES does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided petitioner without an attorney, Covered California. Covered que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section are: (El nombre, dirección California lo puede ayudar a Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires y número de teléfono del reducir el costo que paga por respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement 40 days after any change abogado del demandante, o seguro de salud asequible y FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the del demandante si no tiene de alta calidad. Para obtener más información en el Centro NAME STATEMENT de Ayuda de las Cortes de or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section abogado, son): Beverly Jean más información, visite www. File No. 2018018768 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Brown, 5034 W. 63rd Street, coveredca.com. O llame a California (www.sucorte. The following person(s) is ca.gov), en la biblioteca de Professions Code). does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Los Angeles, CA 90058 Covered California al 1-800- (are) doing business as: Original the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Date (Fecha): July 13, 2017 300-0213. leyes de su condado o en Young Mundy’s Cleaning 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 la corte que le quede más Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name SHERRI R. CARTER, Clerk, WARNING - IMPORTANT Services, 4135 Don Luis CNS-3094530# in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed by (Secretario, por) P. MATA, INFORMATION cerca. Si no puede pagar Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL la cuota de presentación, another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Deputy (Asistente) California law provides that, County of LA or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious [SEAL] for purposes of division of pida al secretario de la corte Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS que le dé un formulario de 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement STANDARD FAMILY LAW property upon dissolution Celina R Young, 4135 Don NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). must be accompanied by the RESTRAINING ORDERS of a marriage or domestic exención de pago de cuotas. Luis Dr, Los Angeles, CA File No. 2018017549 Si no presenta su respuesta Original Affidavit of Identity form. Starting immediately, you partnership or upon legal 90008; CA The following person(s) is 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 The filing of this statement and your spouse or domestic separation, property acquired a tiempo, puede perder el This business is conducted (are) doing business as: CNS-3094315# caso por incumplimiento y does not of itself authorize partner are restrained from: by the parties during marriage by: An Individual Dan Man Plumbing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a 1. removing the minor or domestic partnership in la corte le podrá quitar su The registrant commenced Services, 3517 Denker Ave, sueldo, dinero y bienes sin Fictitious Business Name children of the parties from joint form is presumed to be to transact business under Los Angeles, CA 90018, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of the state or applying for a new community property. If either más advertencia. the fictitious business name County of LA NAME STATEMENT Hay otros requisitos legales. another under Federal, State, or replacement passport for party to this action should or names listed above on Registered owner(s): File No. 2018010619 or common law (See Section those minor children without die before the jointly held Es recomendable que llame a 01/2018 Daniel Adonai Ventura, 3517 The following person(s) is un abogado inmediatamente. 14411 et seq., Business and the prior written consent of community property is divided, I declare that all information Denker Ave, Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Si no conoce a un abogado, in this statement is true and 90018 Overrunn Productions, 1428 THURSDAY,THURSDAY, FEBRUARYJANUARY 9, 1, 2014 2018 CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-12A-7

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Original Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars St., Los Angeles, CA 90016, 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 The filing of this statement in the residence address of ($1,000)). County of LA Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section CNS-3094311# does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new S/ Shatocka K Bolden, Owner Registered owner(s): Original 17913 other than a change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed Blake Stewart Bipialaka, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 in the residence address of Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Los 2926 W West View St., Los CNS-3087619# a registered owner. A new FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective Angeles on December 28, Angeles, CA 90016 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 2017 This business is conducted Statement must be filed File No. 2018017969 or common law (See Section Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with by: an individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name transact business under the File No. 2017354980 Business Name Statement Los Angeles Online Original The filing of this statement Statement generally expires fictitious business name or The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the Advertising Specialists, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from names listed above on N/A (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. 1218 Stearns Drive, Los CNS-3092110# the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed I declare that all information Dave Young Construction The filing of this statement Angeles, CA 90035, County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County in this statement is true and Company, 3416 Stocker does not of itself authorize of LA in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who Street #14, Los Angeles, CA the use in this state of a Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material 90008, County of LA Fictitious Business Name Jason Thomas, 1218 Stearns NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035 File No. 2018013400 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and David Ellsworth Young, 3416 another under Federal, State, Eric Han, 651 Wilcox Ave., The following person(s) is Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the Stocker Street #14, Los or common law (See Section Unit 3-D, Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: Original statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false Angeles, CA 90008 14411 et seq., Business and 90004 Smart Marts, 4262 9th Ave., 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted Professions Code). This business is conducted Los Angeles, CA 90008, CNS-3092034# in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to by: an individual Original by: Copartners County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 The registrant commenced to Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). to transact business under CNS-3087517# transact business under the Ali Ibn-Omar K. Muhammad FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed S/ Blake Stewart Bipialaka, the fictitious business name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL fictitious business name or Abdullah, 4262 9th Ave., Los NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective Owner or names listed above on names listed above on N/A Angeles, CA 90008 File No. 2018 005632 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed 12/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS I declare that all information This business is conducted The following person(s) is Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT in this statement is true and by: an Individual (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the Angeles on December 29, in this statement is true and File No. 2017 351060 correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced Gra’ Maw’s Kitchen Affidavit of Identity form. 2017 correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is declares as true any material to transact business under Produtions Celeste The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material (are) doing business as: matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name Company, 12400 Ventura does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section LA Specialty Design, 327 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604, the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and Pine Avenue Suite 110, Professions code that the 01/2018 County of Los Angeles Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires Professions code that the Long Beach, CA 90802, registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false County of LA is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Ron Recasner, 3381 Fryman another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Articles of Incorporation or punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who Pl., Studio City, CA 91604 or common law (See Section in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to Organization Number: AI exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material This business is conducted 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars #ON: 201528810367 ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section by: an Individual Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): S/ Jason Thomas, Partner 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to Original 17920, where it expires S/ David Ellsworth Young, THC Design, LLC, 327 Pine This statement was filed Professions code that the transact business under the 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 40 days after any change Owner Avenue Suite 110, Long with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or CNS-3087935# in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed Beach, CA 90802; CA Angeles on January 22, 2018 is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted by: NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information 17913 other than a change Angeles on December 20, A Limited Liability Company Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of 2017 The registrant commenced to 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with transact business under the Statement generally expires S/ Ali Ibn-Omar K. Muhammad declares as true any material File No. 2017360641 Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section fictitious business name or at the end of five years from Abdullah, Owner matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name names listed above on N/A the date on which it was filed This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires I declare that all information in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the (1) Totally Franki Co., (2) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from in this statement is true and Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on January 17, 2018 registrant knows to be false Totally Franki Co., 4148 Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor W. 173rd Pl., Torrance, CA must be accompanied by the in the office of the County declares as true any material 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to 90504, County of Los Angeles Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars Articles of Incorporation or The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires ($1,000)). Organization Number: AI does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires Professions code that the statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from S/ Ron Recasner, Owner #ON: C3551577 the use in this state of a 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed This statement was filed Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor in the residence address of in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los Marseglia Enterprises, 4148 in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on January 8, 2018 W. 173rd Pl., Torrance, CA another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with 90504; CA or common law (See Section in the residence address of ($1,000)). Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section This business is conducted 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new S/ Ryan Jenneman, Manager before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name by: a Corporation Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name THC Design, LLC January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires The registrant commenced Original Statement must be filed This statement was filed Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from to transact business under 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Los must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed the fictitious business name CNS-3087629# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on December 14, Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of in the office of the County or names listed above on LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 2017 The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided 05/2013 must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section the use in this state of a Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change correct. (A registrant who File No. 2018000902 does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the declares as true any material The following person(s) is the use in this state of a at the end of five years from another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change 17913 of the Business and (1) Afro Shake, (2) Shield in violation of the rights of in the office of the County 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Professions code that the Of Faith, (3) CJ Dance, another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided Professions Code). The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new registrant knows to be false 4180 Marlton Ave. #43, Los or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section Original does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor Angeles, CA 90008, County 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 the use in this state of a Statement must be filed punishable by a fine not to of LA Professions Code). 40 days after any change CNS-3094308# Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): Original in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ($1,000)). Chadric Johnson, 4180 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement S/ Eric Marseglia, President Marlton Ave. #43, Los CNS-3087616# 17913 other than a change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the Marseglia Enterprises Angeles, CA 90008 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. This statement was filed This business is conducted a registered owner. A new File No. 201810797 Professions Code). The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of Los by: an individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name The following person(s) is Original does not of itself authorize Angeles on December 28, The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed (are) doing business as: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 the use in this state of a 2017 transact business under the File No. 2017361719 before the expiration. Effective Shield Security Training CNS-3092047# Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with fictitious business name or The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Center, 4533 West Imperial LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section names listed above on N/A (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement Hwy Suite E, Hawthorne, CA another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information Bach Talent Agency, 3800 must be accompanied by the 90250, County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement generally expires in this statement is true and Barham Blvd Suite 315, Los Affidavit of Identity form. Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who Angeles, CA 90068, County The filing of this statement Henry Vickman, 5134 Hayter File No. 2018007533 Professions Code). the date on which it was filed declares as true any material of LA; Mailing Address: 10235 does not of itself authorize Ave 34, Lakewood, CA 90712 The following person(s) is New (Amended) Filing in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section W Sample Rd Suite 215, the use in this state of a This business is conducted (are) doing business as: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and Coral Springs, FL 33065 Fictitious Business Name by: An Individual Tuit Luxury Candle Co, 8549 CNS-3092022# in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the Articles of Incorporation or in violation of the rights of The registrant commenced Wilshire Bl. #292, Beverly LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false Organization Number: AI another under Federal, State, to transact business under Hills, CA 90211, County of LA 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor #ON: 201721510701 or common law (See Section the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and or names listed above on Avette Courtney, 8549 NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars Bachelor & Associates Professions Code). 01/2018 Wilshire Bl. #292, Beverly File No. 2018005561 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). Consulting, LLC 3800 Barham Original I declare that all information Hills, CA 90211 The following person(s) is in the residence address of S/ Chadric Johnson, Owner Blvd Suite 315, Los Angeles, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 in this statement is true and This business is conducted (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new This statement was filed CA 90068; CA CNS-3087457# correct. (A registrant who by: an individual (1) Golden State Retrofit, Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted by: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL declares as true any material The registrant commenced to (2) Southern Cal Retrofit, Statement must be filed Angeles on January 2, 2018 A Limited Liability Company matter pursuant to Section transact business under the (3) Southern Cal Seismic before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 of the Business and fictitious business name or Retrofit, (4) Southern January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section transact business under the NAME STATEMENT Professions code that the names listed above on N/A California Retrofit, (5) Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name fictitious business name or File No. 2018000254 registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Southern California Seismic must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires names listed above on N/A The following person(s) is is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Retrofit, (6) West Coast Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from I declare that all information (are) doing business as: punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who Retrofit, 22287 Mulholland The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and Ascension TC, 4804 exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material Hwy #346, Calabasas, CA does not of itself authorize in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who Parkglen Ave., View Park, ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section 91302 County of LA the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material CA 90043, County of LA; S/ Henry Vickman, Owner 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section Mailing Address: P.O. Box This statement was filed Professions code that the Jeff Kamens, 22287 in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and 4008, Inglewood, CA 90309 with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false Mulholland Hwy #346, another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change Professions code that the Articles of Incorporation or Angeles on January 12, 2018 is guilty of a misdemeanor Calabasas, CA 91302; CA or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false Organization Number: AI NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to Andraleia Burch, 22287 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor #ON: 201624510529 Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Mulholland Hwy #346, Professions Code). 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). Calabasas, CA 91302; CA Amended (New) Filing in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars Ascension Treatment Centers, Statement generally expires S/ Avette Courtney, Owner This business is conducted 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). LLC, 4804 Parkglen Ave., at the end of five years from This statement was filed by: Copartners CNS-3087926# Fictitious Business Name S/ Christina Bachelor, View Park, CA 90043; CA the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los The registrant commenced LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed Managing Member This business is conducted by: in the office of the County Angeles on January 10, 2018 to transact business under before the expiration. Effective Bachelor & Associates A Limited Liability Company Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Consulting, LLC The registrant commenced in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section or names listed above on NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement This statement was filed to transact business under 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name 01/2018 File No. 2017360899 must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of Los the fictitious business name 40 days after any change Statement generally expires I declare that all information The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. Angeles on December 29, or names listed above on in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement 2017 12/2017 statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who (1) Tracey’s Live Scan does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information 17913 other than a change in the office of the County declares as true any material and Testing, (2) Alacarte the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section Professional Services, Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and 111 N. La Brea, Suite 639, in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Professions code that the Inglewood, CA 90301, another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section Statement must be filed 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false County of LA; Mailing or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor Address: PO Box 7033, Los 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County Professions code that the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to Angeles, CA 90007 Professions Code). Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars Articles of Incorporation or Original in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor must be accompanied by the in the residence address of ($1,000)). Organization Number: AI 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new S/ Jeff Kamens, Partner #ON: 201723710399 CNS-3087622# 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Los Alacarte Professional statement pursuant to Section S/ Andrew A Henderson, the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective Angeles on January 8, 2018 Services LLC, 111 N. La Brea, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 other than a change Managing Member Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with Suite 639, Inglewood, CA NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of Ascension Treatment Centers, in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section 90301; CA File No. 2017360558 a registered owner. A new LLC another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted by: The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires a Limited Liability Company (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Los 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement at the end of five years from The registrant commenced to Cannabis Regulatory before the expiration. Effective Angeles on January 2, 2018 Professions Code). does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed transact business under the Specialist, 5757 W. Century January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with Original the use in this state of a in the office of the County fictitious business name or Blvd. #700, Los Angeles, CA Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided names listed above on N/A 90045, County of LA must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name CNS-3092345# in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires in this statement is true and Dominic Dennis, 4154 The filing of this statement at the end of five years from or common law (See Section 40 days after any change correct. (A registrant who Lockland Place, Unit 3, Los does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90008 the use in this state of a in the office of the County NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section matter pursuant to Section Pamela Alexander, 4154 Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided File No. 2017359513 Original 17913 other than a change 17913 of the Business and Lockland Place, Unit 3, Los in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section The following person(s) is 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 in the residence address of Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90008 another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires (are) doing business as: CNS-3092039# a registered owner. A new registrant knows to be false This business is conducted or common law (See Section 40 days after any change Lestalk, 4227 Creed Ave., LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor by: a general partnership 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles, CA 90008, Statement must be filed punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced to Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective exceed one thousand dollars transact business under the Original 17913 other than a change Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ($1,000)). fictitious business name or 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 in the residence address of Dechelle Richardson, 4227 File No. 2018003955 Business Name Statement S/ Tracey Walters, Owner names listed above on N/A CNS-3087523# a registered owner. A new Creed Ave., Los Angeles, CA The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the Alacarte Professional I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 90008 (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. Services LLC in this statement is true and Statement must be filed This business is conducted Rich Eatz, 9305 S. Van The filing of this statement This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective by: an Individual Ness Ave., Inglewood, CA does not of itself authorize with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The registrant commenced 90305, County of LA; Mailing the use in this state of a Angeles on December 28, matter pursuant to Section File No. 2017356095 Business Name Statement to transact business under Address: 8614 S. Wilton Fictitious Business Name 2017 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the the fictitious business name Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047 in violation of the rights of NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. or names listed above on Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false Hustle In Scrubs Boutique, The filing of this statement 09/2017 Richard Anthony, 8614 S. or common law (See Section 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor 5405 E. Village Rd. Unit does not of itself authorize I declare that all information Wilton Place, Los Angeles, 14411 et seq., Business and Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to #8023, Long Beach, CA the use in this state of a in this statement is true and CA 90047 Professions Code). at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars 90808, County of LA Fictitious Business Name correct. (A registrant who Doris Banket, 8614 S. Wilton Original the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of declares as true any material Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/18 in the office of the County S/ Pamela Alexander, general Marquita D. Harden, 5405 E. another under Federal, State, matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted CNS-3089825# Clerk, except, as provided partner Village Rd. Unit #8023, Long or common law (See Section 17913 of the Business and by: a general partnership LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Beach, CA 90808 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code that the The registrant commenced 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted Professions Code). registrant knows to be false to transact business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change Angeles on December 28, by: an individual Original is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the 2017 The registrant commenced to 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on File No. 2017360720 statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with transact business under the CNS-3086332# exceed one thousand dollars 01/2018 The following person(s) is 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section fictitious business name or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ($1,000)). I declare that all information (are) doing business as: in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name names listed above on N/A S/ Dechelle Richardson, in this statement is true and Bold N Style Fashion a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires I declare that all information Owner correct. (A registrant who Boutique, 8108 S New Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from in this statement is true and This statement was filed declares as true any material Hampshire Ave., Los Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who GOVERNMENT with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90044, County before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County declares as true any material Angeles on December 27, 17913 of the Business and of LA; Mailing Address: P O. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section 2017 Professions code that the Box 88652, Los Angeles, CA Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false 90009 Professions code that the must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires For future bidding Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Shatocka K Bolden, 8108 S is guilty of a misdemeanor opportunities please The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the visit the website www. Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars New Hampshire Ave., Los does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to at the end of five years from ($1,000)). Angeles, CA 90044 exceed one thousand dollars build-laccd.org under the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change “Contracting and Bidding the date on which it was filed S/ Doris Banket, Partner This business is conducted Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of ($1,000)). in the office of the County This statement was filed by: an individual S/ Marquita D. Harden, Owner Site” then click the Online in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Vendor Portal link. Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los The registrant commenced another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on January 5, 2018 to transact business under or common law (See Section Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Los 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with the fictitious business name Angeles on December 21, NOTICE IS HEREBY 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective GIVEN that the Los Angeles 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section or names listed above on Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 2017 in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name 12/2017 NOTICE-In accordance with Community College District Amended (New) Filing Business Name Statement (“District”) invites sealed statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires I declare that all information 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/18 must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from in this statement is true and 17920, a Fictitious Name Request for Qualifications CNS-3087908# Affidavit of Identity form. (RFQ) for the following: in the residence address of the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement Statement generally expires a registered owner. A new in the office of the County declares as true any material at the end of five years from does not of itself authorize Request for Qualifications Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County (RFQ) from Contractors for Fictitious Business Name District Wide, Structural before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires Professions code that the File No. 2017362076 in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is in Subdivision (b) of Section Engineering Services another under Federal, State, Multiple Award Task Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to 6ixways, 2926 W West View 40 days after any change Order Contract (MATOC), THURSDAY, FEBRUARYJANUARY 9, 1, 2014 2018 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-13A-7 Celebration of Life

called Changing Lives In- Percia was named an Percia Hutcherson ternational, Inc. to support honorary Canon by the and sustain the center’s LA Diocese in 1997. Her Canon Percia Hutcher- munity for persons with Kenya. After her mission. work is featured in the son, a longtime member of disabilities. Inspiration husband’s death, “In the villages, if a biography “Every Little COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES the Episcopal Los Angeles for the project came years she traded retire- child was born with a dis- Bit: The Remarkable Life Diocese and an advocate earlier when Percia part- ment for an 18-year ability, it was just too bad. of Percia Hutcherson” by who created centers for nered with her husband, tenure as a medical There was no help for Ruth Nicastro. disabled persons in Los Johnny, a Los Angeles missionary. them,” Percia recounted Percia was preceded in Angeles and Kenya has county housing supervisor, Percia estab- in a 2012 interview. “They death by her husband. She died. She was 95. to erect the Good Shepherd lished the North knew that I would do is survived by 18 nieces The trailblazing physi- Manor, a 144-unit complex Rift Rehabilitation something to make their and nephews. A memo- cal therapist, who spent of affordable senior apart- Center in Eldoret, lives more livable.” rial service is scheduled much of her career at Kai- ments. where it was the Born in Bolton, Mis- on Wednesday, March 7, ser Permanente Hospital Their Leimert Park- region’s first-ever sissippi, Percia attended 2018 at 11a.m. at the Ca- and Watts Health Clinic, based parish, Christ the full service clinic. Tougaloo College and also thedral Center of St. Paul, won praise from the late Good Shepherd Church To this day, it has received degrees from the 840 Echo Park Avenue, Mayor Tom Bradley when served as home base to the provided commu- University of Minnesota Los Angeles, CA 90026. she broke ground on the couple for decades. nity-based reha- and Pepperdine Univer- The family has desig- Good Shepherd Homes in In 1988, Percia told the bilitation for more sity. She and Johnny mar- nated Percia’s foundation, the mid-1980’s. Filling a Los Angeles Times: “We was a real spirit at work in than 5,000 people ried in 1944 during World Changing Lives Interna- void in Inglewood, it was felt wanted and like we that place." with diagnoses ranging War II. They lived in sev- tional, Inc. for memorial the first-of-its-kind inde- were a part of the family. It was also the place from cerebral palsy to spi- eral cities before eventu- contributions: http://www. pendent living center spon- There was never any un- where Percia embarked on na bifida. She also created ally calling the Crenshaw changinglivesinternation- sored by a minority com- comfortable feeling. There a new calling to western a non-profit foundation district home. al.org Audrey Millicent Clarke in Johannesburg, South Af- U.C.L.A. in 1974, and dent – a position she held in-law, Dr. Bruce Ellinoy CLARKE, rica, where she lived with earned a Doctorate in Edu- for nearly a decade in the of Manhattan Beach, Cali- Audrey Mil- her daughter and grand- cational Leadership from 1990s. In 1999, she re- fornia; aunt, Marie Clarke licent July 18, son, from complications of U.C.L.A. in 1996. She tired from Lynwood, and Torian of Hillsborough, 1936 – Janu- Alzheimer’s Disease and had a long and illustrious started a new career as North Carolina; uncle, ary 12, 2018. pneumonia. career in public education an assistant professor at Franklin Herman Few of Audrey Mil- Audrey graduated from and academia. She was a California State University Trumbull, Connecticut; licent Clarke, Harding High in Bridge- Spanish teacher at Stam- Northridge in the Graduate and a host of loving cous- Ed.D., was the port in 1954, and earned ford High School in Con- School of Education. She ins in Connecticut. eldest child of a B.A. in Spanish, magna necticut and Hollywood also served as a lecturer There will be a me- the late George cum laude, from Howard High School and Horace at the Harvard University morial service Thursday, P. Clarke and University in 1958 where Mann Junior High School Graduate School of Educa- February 1, 12 noon, St. the late Elvira she was elected to Phi Beta in Los Angeles. She joined tion in their Urban Super- Augustine by-the-Sea Farrar Clarke. Kappa and selected as one the Lynwood (California) intendents Program. Episcopal Church, 1227 Audrey was of the first black women School District as Assis- She is survived by her Fourth Street, Santa Mon- born in Bridge- to earn a Fulbright Schol- tant Principal of Lynwood only daughter, Teresa Hill- ica, CA. port, Connecti- arship. She studied at the High School in the 1970s, ary Clarke and grandson, cut on July 18, University of Buenos Aires and rose through the ranks Brooke Farrar Clarke; sis- For more details, see 1936. Audrey during her Fulbright year to become Principal, then ters Elvira Annette Clarke www.worldsbestmommy. passed away at in 1958/1959. She earned Assistant Superintendent, of Los Angeles, and Judith com the age of 81 an M.A. in Education from and finally, Superinten- Clarke Ellinoy and brother-

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Services. Step 2, a Request for Proposal $1.5 million. The RFP may pursuant to Labor Code the contract. As provided contracts/opportunities Each a certification of compliance process to pre-qualified firms be obtained by accessing the Section 1725.5. This project for in Section 22300 of bid must be accompanied by with the County’s Defaulted This procurement process (“RFP”). Upon receipt and link at http://dpw.lacounty.gov/ is subject to compliance the State Public Contract a certified check, cashier’s Property Tax Reduction will take place in two steps: evaluation of the Statements brcd/servicecontracts/ or at monitoring and enforcement Code, the contractor may check, or surety bond payable Program. In accordance with the instant Request for of Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) the Cashier Office or will be by the Department of substitute securities for to County of Los Angeles in Los Angeles County Code, Qualifications step (“RFQ”) submitted in response to mailed to you upon request by Industrial Relations. All any monies withheld by the an amount equal to at least Chapter 2.202, failure to (i.e., pre-qualification); and this RFQ, the SOQ’s will be calling (626) 458-4069 or TDD persons performing the work Department of Public Works $50,000 to guarantee that maintain compliance with the a subsequent Request for scored, evaluated and ranked at (626) 282-7829. shall be paid not less than to ensure performance under the bidder will enter into the Defaulted Tax Program or to Task Order Proposal step with the District selecting 2/1/18 the General Prevailing Wage the contract, or enter into contract if it is so awarded. No cure defects within the time (“RFTOP”). Upon receipt and three to five pre-qualified CNS-3091196# Determination prepared an escrow agreement for contractor or subcontractor specified may be cause for evaluation of the Statements Applicant firms, designated LOS ANGELES SENTINEL by the Director of Industrial payment of such monies to an may be listed on a bid proposal termination of the contract of Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) as “Finalists”, to receive the Relations pursuant to the escrow agent. Each person by for a public works project and/or initiation of debarment submitted in response to RFP. The Finalists’ proposals NOTICE INVITING BIDS State Labor Code. Copies submitting a response to this (submitted on or after March proceedings against the this RFQ, the SOQ’s will be (including cost component) Sealed bids will be received of these wage rates are Notice Inviting Bids certifies 1, 2015) unless registered noncompliant contractor. Bids scored and evaluated using submitted in response to by the County of Los Angeles available at the Department of that such bidder and each with the Department of that fail to comply with the the District’s Uniform System the RFP will then be scored, Department of Public Works, Public Works. The successful County lobbyist and County Industrial Relations pursuant certification requirements of of Rating, and the Qualified evaluated, and a successful Construction Division, for a bidder must provide full lobbying firm, as defined by to Labor Code Section 1725.5 the Defaulted Tax Program will Applicants will be identified. Design Build Entity (“DBE”) Job Order Contract for the disclosure of False Claims Act Los Angeles County Code, [with limited exceptions from be considered nonresponsive A qualified firm will enter into will be identified for award of reconstruction of curb and violations, labor law/payroll Section 2.160.010, retained by this requirement for bid and excluded from further Multiple Award Task Order a Design Build Contract using gutter, sidewalk, driveways, violations, debarments, and the bidder, is in full compliance purposes only under Labor consideration.The successful Contract. Thereafter, the a “Best Value” (qualitative) alley intersections, and cross civil/criminal legal actions as with Chapter 2.160 of the Los Code Section 1771.1 (a)]. No bidder will be required to District will publish and issue method of selection. gutters and other incidental provided in the Instructions to Angeles County Code. Para contractor or subcontractor submit a faithful performance a Request for Proposal only All Statement of Qualifications and appurtenant work on Bidders. Failure to complete mas informacion con relacion may be awarded a contract bond in the amount of to the Firms who have pre- (SOQ) must be received various roads under Project ID these forms may result in a a esta noticia, por favor for public work on a public $500,000, a payment bond qualified. Only Pre-qualified at the Jacobs – Program No. RMDJOC6623, Parkway determination that the bidder llame a este numero (626) works project (awarded on in the amount of $500,000, Firms will be permitted to Management Office, 1055 Concrete Maintenance, is nonresponsive and/or not 458-3118. Nuestras horas or after April 1, 2015) unless liability insurance, automobile submit a proposal. Corporate Center Drive, Maintenance District No. responsible. The contract, de oficina son de 7 a.m. a registered with the Department insurance, and worker’s 5th Floor; Monterey Park, 4, Group C, within various if awarded, will be awarded 5:30 p.m. de Lunes a Jueves. of Industrial Relations compensation insurance with All Statement of Qualifications California 91574 no later unincorporated communities to a responsible contractor The County supports and pursuant to Labor Code the contract. As provided (SOQ) must be received at than: of Maintenance District No. with the lowest responsive encourages equal opportunity Section 1725.5. This project for in Section 22300 of the Build-LACCD – Program February 14, 2018 before 4 within Los Angeles County. bid; however, the Board of contracting. By order of the is subject to compliance the State Public Contract Management Office, 1055 10:00 AM Local Time. The bids must be submitted Supervisors reserves the right Board of Supervisors of the monitoring and enforcement Code, the contractor may Corporate Center Drive, The Applicant assumes full at the Cashier’s Office, to reject any and all bids. A County of Los Angeles, State by the Department of substitute securities for 5th Floor; Monterey Park, and sole responsibility for located on the Mezzanine responsible contractor is one of California. Dated January Industrial Relations. All any monies withheld by the California 91754 no later timely receipt of its SOQ and level, 900 South Fremont who has demonstrated the 16, 2018. Lori Glasgow persons performing the work Department of Public Works than: any other documents required Avenue, Alhambra, California attribute of trustworthiness, Executive Officer of the Board shall be paid not less than to ensure performance under to be submitted with the SOQ, 91803-1331, before 11 a.m. as well as quality, fitness, of Supervisors the General Prevailing Wage the contract, or enter into February 14, 2018 before by the District. The District on Thursday, February 15, capacity, and experience 1/25, 2/1/18 Determination prepared an escrow agreement for 10:00 AM Local Time. will have no responsibility 2018. The bids will then be to satisfactorily perform the CNS-3089963# by the Director of Industrial payment of such monies to an for SOQ’s not submitted in a publicly opened and read in contract. It is the County’s LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Relations pursuant to the escrow agent. Each person by The Applicant assumes full timely manner, no matter the the location posted in the policy to conduct business State Labor Code. Copies submitting a response to this and sole responsibility for reason. main lobby. Alternatively, only with responsible NOTICE INVITING BIDS of these wage rates are Notice Inviting Bids certifies timely receipt of its SOQ and RFQ Documents, including bids may be submitted contractors. The successful Sealed bids will be received available at the Department of that such bidder and each any other documents required instructions to Applicants, will electronically using Bid bidder will be required to fully by the County of Los Angeles Public Works. The successful County lobbyist and County to be submitted with the SOQ, be available to Applicants on Express, www.BidExpress. comply with all applicable Department of Public Works, bidder must provide full lobbying firm, as defined by by the District. The District and after January 22, 2018, com. The work shall be State and Federal reporting Construction Division, for a disclosure of False Claims Act Los Angeles County Code, will have no responsibility at the Online Vendor Portal. done in accordance with the requirements relating to Job Order Contract for the violations, labor law/payroll Section 2.160.010, retained by for SOQ’s not submitted in a The Online Vendor Portal Contract Documents on file employment reporting for its reconstruction of curb and violations, debarments, and the bidder, is in full compliance timely manner, no matter the can be accessed by visiting and open for inspection at employees and comply with gutter, sidewalk, driveways, civil/criminal legal actions as with Chapter 2.160 of the Los reason. the website www.build-laccd. the Department of Public all lawfully served Wage and alley intersections, and cross provided in the Instructions to Angeles County Code. Para org under “Contractors and Works. The contract price will Earnings Assignment Orders gutters and other incidental Bidders. Failure to complete mas informacion con relacion RFQ Documents including, Bidders” then clicking the be $500,000 and shall be for and Notice of Assignment and appurtenant work on these forms may result in a a esta noticia, por favor instructions to Applicants, will PlanetBids link. one year or until $500,000 and continue to maintain various roads under Project ID determination that the bidder llame a este numero (626) be available to Applicants on All questions shall be directed of expenditure occurs, compliance throughout the No. RMDJOC6616, Parkway is nonresponsive and/or not 458-3118. Nuestras horas and after Janaury 24, 2018, to the Online Vendor Portal. whichever comes first. The duration of the contract. Concrete Maintenance, responsible. The contract, de oficina son de 7 a.m. a at the: 2/1, 2/8/18 prime contractor shall possess Failure to comply may be Maintenance District No. if awarded, will be awarded 5:30 p.m. de Lunes a Jueves. CNS-3092568# a valid California Class A cause for termination of 3, Group B, within various to a responsible contractor The County supports and Online Vendor Portal: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or C8 contractor’s license. the contract or initiation of unincorporated communities with the lowest responsive encourages equal opportunity http://www.planetbids. Prebid questions regarding debarment proceedings. The of Maintenance District No. bid; however, the Board of contracting. By order of the com/portal/portal. REQUEST FOR the Plans and Specifications contract is subject to the 3 within Los Angeles County. Supervisors reserves the right Board of Supervisors of the cfm?CompanyID=21372. PROPOSALS should be submitted via requirements of the County The bids must be submitted to reject any and all bids. A County of Los Angeles, State Notice is given that proposals e-mail only to: Ms. Sumitha is Defaulted Property Tax at the Cashier’s Office, responsible contractor is one of California. Dated January Questions shall be directed for As-Needed Potable Water Shival, sshival@dpw. Reduction Program (Defaulted located on the Mezzanine who has demonstrated the 16, 2018. Lori Glasgow to the Online Vendor Portal. Tank Inspection and Cleaning lacounty.gov. Include “Prebid Tax Program), Los Angeles level, 900 South Fremont attribute of trustworthiness, Executive Officer of the Board 2/1, 2/8/18 Services (2018-AN009) will be Questions for RMDJOC6623” County Code, Chapter 2.206. Avenue, Alhambra, California as well as quality, fitness, of Supervisors CNS-3093657# received by the County of L.A. in the subject line of the Bidders should carefully read 91803-1331, before 11 a.m. capacity, and experience 1/25, 2/1/18 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Dept. of Public Works, Cashier e-mail. Prebid questions the Defaulted Tax Program. on Tuesday, February 13, to satisfactorily perform the CNS-3089597# Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., will not be accepted after The Defaulted Tax Program 2018. The bids will then be contract. It is the County’s LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Bidding Opportunity with Alhambra, CA 91803 until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, applies to both contractors publicly opened and read in policy to conduct business LACCD 5:30pm, Wed., February February 7, 2018. The and their subcontractors. the location posted in the only with responsible REQUEST FOR For future bidding 28, 2018. A mandatory bids must be submitted on Bidders will be required to main lobby. Alternatively, contractors. The successful PROPOSALS: Notice is given opportunities please visit Proposers’ Conference will be the proposal forms included certify that they are in full bids may be submitted bidder will be required to fully that proposals for Advertising the Online Vendor Portal held on Tues., February 13, in the bidder’s package of compliance with the provisions electronically using Bid comply with all applicable Bus Bench Program (2018- which can be accessed by 2018, at 2 p.m., at Public the contract documents. The of the Defaulted Tax Program Express, www.BidExpress. State and Federal reporting AN013) will be received by visiting the website www. Works Headquarters, 900 S. contract documents for this and shall maintain compliance com. The work shall be requirements relating to the County of L.A. Dept. build-laccd.org under Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA project may be downloaded during the term of the contract, done in accordance with the employment reporting for its of Public Works, Cashier “Contractors and Bidders” 91803, in Conference Room free of charge by visiting or shall certify that they are Contract Documents on file employees and comply with Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., then clicking the PlanetBids C. Estimated contract amount the following website: http:// exempt from the Defaulted and open for inspection at all lawfully served Wage and Alhambra, CA 91803 until link. is $200,000 annually. An RFP dpw.lacounty.gov/general/ Tax Program by completing the Department of Public Earnings Assignment Orders 5:30pm, Mon., February NOTICE IS HEREBY may be obtained by accessing contracts/opportunities Each a certification of compliance Works. The contract price will and Notice of Assignment 26, 2018. A mandatory GIVEN that the Los Angeles the link at http://dpw.lacounty. bid must be accompanied by with the County’s Defaulted be $500,000 and shall be for and continue to maintain Proposers’ Conference will be Community College District gov/brcd/servicecontracts/ or a certified check, cashier’s Property Tax Reduction one year or until $500,000 compliance throughout the held on Mon., February 12, (“District”) invites Design Build at the CashierOffice or will be check, or surety bond payable Program. In accordance with of expenditure occurs, duration of the contract. 2018, at 2 p.m., at Public Entities to submit Statements mailed to you upon request to County of Los Angeles in Los Angeles County Code, whichever comes first. The Failure to comply may be Works Headquarters, 900 S. of Qualification (SOQ) for the by calling (626) 458-4169 an amount equal to at least Chapter 2.202, failure to prime contractor shall possess cause for termination of Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA following procurement: orTDDat(626) 282-7829. $50,000 to guarantee that maintain compliance with the a valid California Class A the contract or initiation of 91803, in Conference Room Request for Qualifications 2/1/18 the bidder will enter into the Defaulted Tax Program or to or C8 contractor’s license. debarment proceedings. The D. This solicitation is for a (RFQ) from Design Build CNS-3092385# contract if it is so awarded. No Prebid questions regarding revenue generating contract LOS ANGELES SENTINEL cure defects within the time contract is subject to the Entities for West Los contractor or subcontractor specified may be cause for the Plans and Specifications requirements of the County payable to the County of L.A. Angeles College, West – may be listed on a bid proposal termination of the contract should be submitted via e-mail is Defaulted Property Tax Dept. of Public Works, with Energy Efficiency Project. Notice is given that proposals for a public works project only to: Ms. Sumitha Shival, a minimum annual amount for As-Needed Environmental and/or initiation of debarment Reduction Program (Defaulted Upgrade Existing Campus (submitted on or after March proceedings against the [email protected]. Tax Program), Los Angeles of $32,000 based on 800 Central Plant Equipment to Laboratory Services Program 1, 2015) unless registered Include “Prebid Questions advertising benches at $40 (2018-AN011) will be received noncompliant contractor. Bids County Code, Chapter 2.206. enable extension of chilled with the Department of that fail to comply with the for RMDJOC6616” in the Bidders should carefully read per bench, or the percentage water pipes to new buildings, by the County of L.A. Dept. Industrial Relations pursuant subject line of the e-mail. of gross advertising revenue of Public Works, Cashier certification requirements of the Defaulted Tax Program. and provide remote central to Labor Code Section 1725.5 the Defaulted Tax Program will Prebid questions will not be The Defaulted Tax Program under the awarded contract, utility plant at lot 5 with Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., [with limited exceptions from accepted after 10 a.m. on whichever is greater. An RFP Alhambra, CA 91803 until 5:30 be considered nonresponsive applies to both contractors boiler(s) and chiller(s) to serve this requirement for bid and excluded from further Monday, February 5, 2018. and their subcontractors. may be obtained by accessing the TLC building. pm, Wednesday, February 21, purposes only under Labor The bids must be submitted on the link at http://dpw.lacounty. 2018. A mandatory Proposers’ consideration. The successful Bidders will be required to How the Procurement Code Section 1771.1 (a)]. No bidder will be required to the proposal forms included certify that they are in full gov/brcd/servicecontracts/ or Process for this Project will Conference will be held on contractor or subcontractor in the bidder’s package of at the CashierOffice or will be Tuesday, February 6, 2018, submit a faithful performance compliance with the provisions take place: may be awarded a contract bond in the amount of the contract documents. The of the Defaulted Tax Program mailed to you upon request by This procurement process at 2:00 p.m., at Public for public work on a public contract documents for this calling (626) 458-7334 or TDD Works Headquarters, 900 $500,000, a payment bond and shall maintain compliance will take place in two steps: works project (awarded on in the amount of $500,000, project may be downloaded during the term of the contract, at (626) 282-7829. Step 1 is the instant Request S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, or after April 1, 2015) unless free of charge by visiting 2/1, 2/8/18 CA 91803, in Conference liability insurance, automobile or shall certify that they are CNS-3088403# for Qualifications process registered with the Department insurance, and worker’s the following website: http:// exempt from the Defaulted (“RFQ”); to be followed by Room B. The estimated of Industrial Relations dpw.lacounty.gov/general/ LOS ANGELES SENTINEL contract annual amount is compensation insurance with Tax Program by completing B-1 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Brotherhood Crusade Receives Neighborhood Builders Award and $200,000 Grant from Bank of America to Continue Serving the Youth of South Los Angeles Organization to utilize funds to build on its near 50-year track record of exemplary service to the community.

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE found investment in our ple on the path to economic mission gives us even success. By addressing the The Brotherhood Cru- greater hope that we can need for mentoring, tutor- sade, a nonprofit providing make a resounding impact ing and career guidance, human and social services in the communities we Brotherhood Crusade gives ranging from shelter to job serve,” said Charisse Bre- disadvantaged young peo- readiness programs to more mond Weaver, Brotherhood ple an opportunity to than 25,000 under-served Crusade CEO. “The Neigh- achieve their goals and youth and families in South borhood Builder award is a inspire others to make their Los Angeles annually, has definitive example for our own communities been named a 2017 Neigh- kids and young people that stronger.” borhood Builder from Bank we believe in them and that The Neighborhood of America. This distin- we will stand with them to Builders grant will also guished honor awards high create equity and equality, help fund key community impact nonprofits with a so that they can be their events put on by Brother- $200,000 grant over two best selves and bring their hood Crusade in 2018, years, leadership develop- best contributions to our including: ment resources, a network collective quality of life in Thanksgiving and of peer organizations across this country.” COURTESY OF THE BROTHERHOOD CRUSADE Christmas Giveaway and the country and the oppor- Several Brotherhood Bank of America representatives present Brotherhood Crusade with a ceremonial check Health Festivals - thou- tunity to access capital to Crusade programs geared for the $200,000 Neighborhood Builders Award Grant at the organization's annual Navi- sands of families served help Brotherhood Crusade towards building equity and dad En El Barrio "Holiday in the Hood" community event. The grant will fund key Broth- each year; scale its services serving equality for South Los erhood Crusade youth programs in 2018. Annual Back to School the youth of South Los Angeles youth of color will Event and Health Festival Angeles. benefit from this funding committed mentors, re- teerism and internships, and free after-school program - students provided with “Bank of America is a including: engaging them in school, eventually helping them for youth ages 5-18 which school supplies and health longtime partner and sup- Youth Source Center - developing their vocational secure employment; offers soccer instruction screenings for school porter of the work that increases educational and life and social skills, Jr. Executive Leader- with an emphasis on social enrollment. Brotherhood Crusade does. career-based mentoring improving their academic ship Program - prepares skills, health, and nutrition Since 2004, Bank of As we approach our 50th opportunities by aligning skills, engaging them in teens for work readiness, education, and mentoring. America has presented the year of service, this pro- youth (ages 14-21) with work experience volun- career development, and The program aims at engag- Neighborhood Builder entrepreneurship through ing children in a minimum award to nearly 1,000 non- hands-on experiences and of 200 minutes of moderate profits nationally totaling vocational life skills devel- to vigorous physical activi- more than $220 million in Success On ‘The Way’ opment; ty per week. grant awards and helping Ask Dr. Jeanette BLOOM (Building a “We are thrilled to rec- nearly 2,000 nonprofit lead- Lifetime of Options and ognize Brotherhood Cru- ers to strengthen their lead- Opportunities for Men) - sade with a Neighborhood ership skills. The program Call Me Brilliant Part 2 designed to improve educa- Builder award to scale and has enabled nonprofits to tional and employment expand the incredible work create greater impact in Call Us Indestructible, Magnificent, Wonderful, opportunities for black they do to create opportuni- their communities, scale for males aged 14-18 years ties for underserved youth strategic growth, and better Creative, Highly Gifted, Intelligent!! who are, or have been, in South Los Angeles,” said prepare for the future by involved in the county pro- Raul A. Anaya, Bank of ell, I certainly struck a soft spot on this providing the tools and bation system; America Market President, one. And I’m glad about it! You recall me resources to develop BOA/BHC Neighbor- greater Los Angeles. “We ranting on about believing that African stronger strategic plans and W hood Builders Award. share a vision to help make American, Latinos, Middle Eastern or whoever want enhance funding opportuni- Soccer for Success -A lives better by putting peo- to be recognized as people of character. Not called ties. vulgar, demeaning names…“He’s Latino,” a gang- ster…a Black Man, “He’s ignorant.” Or from the Middle East (which is Africa) and “He’s a terrorist.” Black History Month Recognizes: Who wants a stamp of disapproval. Even Cain, who was forgiven and prospered had a mark. An inspiring Museum of African American Art mother [I don’t know her] wrote me: “Thanks for being so dedicated to empowering stu- dents "How could you refer to my 3-year-old as the “nig***?”, I thought to myself. I had The local museum highlights the work of local artists and taken my then 3-year-old son to the barber shop to get a haircut and had asked the barber not to shave all of his hair off, but to just make his hair shorter. The barber then proceeded pays tribute to Black Diaspora. to shave off all of my son's hair. When I protested, this was his response: “How can I tell STAFF REPORT you this? You have a real nig***” right here. He's from the tribe. He is a native boy. This is not pretty hair. This is the best cut for him.” The barber…African descent and naturally The Museum of African American Art kinky hair, but he had used a chemical process to make his hair appear curly. I was in a state (MAAA) mission is to present artists and of utter shock. There was no saving the haircut. I let the barber proceed and paid him. art that addresses, highlights and expounds Weeks passed. All I could think about was the issue of self-loathing. Why is it that some of on the experiences through the Black Dias- us dislike aspects of ourselves? Why is it that so many people struggle with accepting their pora. The museum holds many collections skin tone, hair texture, hair color, weight, height, learning style, and so much more? What of paintings, sculptures and other medi- could I do? As a Harvard, Wharton, and U. Penn Law-trained corporate attorney, I prayed. ums. MAAA serves as hub for the local art A book was born..quit being a corporate attorney, became a full-time entrepreneur in sto- community of the Crenshaw District and rytelling.” Jeanette Grattan Parker. Superintendent Today’s Fresh Start Charter School. has served as a venue for many functions. Author: “Will You Marry Me” Enquiring Minds Want To Know. Askdrjeanette.successon- Some of the collections on display include Palmer C. Hayden, which include WEB PHOTO [email protected] 323-293-9826. Meet Me Sundays 12 Noon Let’s “Talk Success” at “Fetiche et Fleurs” by Palmer C. Hayden 3405 West Imperial Highway, Inglewood, CA 90303. 40 works on permanent display. MAAA has featured local and national artists of of the Harlem Renaissance. The Palmer C. various mediums that include Sentinel car- Hayden Collection includes the John toonist, David G. Brown, artist Synthia Henry Series, a narrative art series of 12 oil Saint James, photojournalist, Haywood paintings by Palmer C. Hayden illustrating Galbreath, prolific and versatile artist, the legendary story told in the Ballad of Today’s Fresh Start Emmy Lu, sculptor Nijel Binns, assem- John Henry. The permanent collection at blage artist, Joseph Sims and many more. MAAA includes works from the United The museum has also hosted many events States as well as paintings, masks, batiks, which have features notable figures such carvings, and ceremonial objects from CExcellenceharte rin EducationSchool as inspirational and motivational speaker, Africa, the Caribbean, the South Pacific, Iyanla Vanzant, actor, Louis Gossett Jr. and and South America. Professor Charles Ogletree to name a few. MAAA was founded in 1976 by noted In 2016, MAAA celebrated its 40th artist and art historian Dr. Samella Lewis anniversary as a nonprofit cultural institu- and a group of academic, artistic, business, tion supporting the arts and artists in Los and community leaders whose goal was to Angeles and educating visitors of all ages. increase public awareness of African Exhibits and programs at MAAA allow American art. The museum operates based artists and their art to inspire new thinking on individual and corporate donations; the about issues that intersect with the shared generous support of Macy's, which donates experiences of people across the African space inside its Baldwin Hills Crenshaw diaspora and beyond. store; gift shop proceeds; event rentals; Register Now!! The museum's unique art space allows and an enthusiastic community of mem- 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Monday – Friday MAAA to exhibit the work of emerging bers. MAAA is also sustained by the dedi- and world-renowned artists, while bring- cation of its board of directors, staff, and Address: 4514 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 ing free art experiences to the public. volunteers. Call (323) 293-9826 MAAA proudly serves as an exhibit venue The Museum of African American Art for local artists, a community event space, is located inside the Baldwin Hills Cren- www.todaysfreshstart.org and a field trip destination for students shaw Plaza, in Macy’s, on the 3rd floor. from public schools. You can contact the museum at (323) 294- College Bound School All Grades, Small Classes, After School The Palmer C. Hayden Collection is a 7071 or visit their website at Program, Transitional Kindergarten and K-8 central part of the permanent collection at www.maaala.org. MAAA, giving the public insight into the Brian W. Carter contributed to this Accredited by Western Association of School’s & Colleges life and work of one of the leading artists article. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B-2 calendar of events feb.–mar.

Yoga for Seniors Feb. 8-19 Hyde Park Branch Library free Yoga for Seniors (and anyone else Pan African Film Festival needing a calmer life) classes connue every Friday morning at 10 The Pan African Film Fesval (PAFF) returns a.m. in January. Interested people can just come to the class. There February 8-19 celebrang 26 years of great is no pre-registraon required. Black films and art at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills Crenshaw 15 Theatre and Baldwin Hills Now-Feb. 4 Crenshaw Plaza located at 3650 Marn BODY WORLDS: Pulse Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA. Over 125 new Black movies, 100 fine visual Vising Body Worlds: Pulse is mova- arsts and craspeople. For general info, sponsorship, group sales, arst applicaons on to come up with healthful resolu- or to volunteer, please call (310) 337-4737 or email info@paff.org ons for the New Year – numerous visi- tors have pledged to quit smoking, Feb. 9 drink less, eat a healthy diet and work Step Afrika! Presents… “The Migration: Reflections on Jacob out more aer vising this exhibit. Are you doing any sort of guide of acvies Lawrence” to do while the kids are on Winter Step Afrika! the first professional Break? If so, this is a great opon to include. It is both educaonal and excing to dance company in the world dedicat- see. Groups of 15 or more must make a reservaon in advance by calling (213) 744- ed to the tradion of stepping, brings 2019. For more informaon, please visit californiasciencecenter.org its latest piece, “The Migraon: Reflecons on Jacob Lawrence”, to Now-Feb. 17 The Soraya for its company debut on February 9 at 8:00pm. Based in 37th Annual Black Doll Show: Washington, D.C, Step Afrika! is rooted in the African tradion of Gumboot and brings Jubilee, Celebrations in Color it into the 21st century with an American blend of percussive movement and electrify- For its 37th Annual Black Doll Show the ing rhythms. Tickets for Step Afrika!, priced from $33-$78, are now available at Val- William Grant Sll Arts Center will be leyPerformingArtsCenter.org or by calling (818) 677-3000. The Younes and Soraya focusing on gatherings, coming together Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) is located on the campus of Cali- and events to remember through doll fornia State University, Northridge (CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA arstry and displays. Showcasing Black life 91330-8448, at the corner of Nordhoff and Lindley. as a celebraon of events that are monu- mental and small, ordinary, and extraordi- Feb. 10 nary, events that depict Black life in all its Valentine's RED CARPET Concert facets, as well as to explore “cultural image” as depicted through the beauty and A Special Evening of Music For Friends & Lovers diversity of dolls. “Jubilee, Celebraons in Color”, further seeks to reshape the dia- with Howard Hewe, Paul Taylor, Michael Ling- logue on Black life and identy as portrayed in mainstream American media and in ton, Jonathan Butler! Doors for VIP cket holders dominant narraves. The exhibion creates a counter narrave through highlighng open at 4:30pm and dinner will be served from how the Black community sees itself as portrayed in the tradional rites of passage 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Doors for regular non-dinner and cultural events. The exhibion includes hand painted murals by Patrick Johnson cket holders will open at 6:30pm. Show will and AISEBOURNE. Learn and pracce doll making at three Saturday doll making work- begin at 7:30pm. Acts subject to change without noce. Parking is available at the shops on December 16, January 6, and February 3 from 2-4pm. The exhibion will also Long Beach Convenon Center at a cost of $10.00. This special evening brought by offer a curatorial walk through with curator Stephanie Moore. The William Grant Sll Rainbow Promoons LLC / Benoit Entertainment Group LLC. Tickets and informaon: Arts Center is located at 2520 S. West View Street, Los Angeles 90016. For more infor- Rainbow Promoons LLC (562) 424-0013; $73 - $178 and VIP packages are available maon, please call (323) 734-1165 or visit hp://wgsac.wordpress.com that include: red carpet treatment, a savory 3-course dinner, preferred orchestra seat- ing and a rose for each lovely lady in your party! To purchase Tickets call Ticketmaster. Feb. 1 Los Angeles Career Fair Feb. 10 Naonal Career Fairs is hosng their Los Angeles CAP UCLA Presents Neo-Soul Singer-Songwriter, Goapele Career Fair on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) pres- Holiday Inn LAX located at 9901 S La Cienega Blvd ents soul and R&B singer-songwriter Goapele, performing in Los Angeles, CA 90045. The career fair is FREE from her latest release, Dreamseeker, on Saturday, Feb. 10 for all job seekers. Careers represented generally at 8 p.m. at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los include sales, customer service, accounng, bank- Angeles. Single ckets are now available for $29.50–$59.50 ing, finance, administrave, restaurant, retail, insurance and more. Job opportunies online at cap.ucla.edu and theatre.acehotel.com, via AXS by are dependent on the hiring needs of aending employers. For more info, please call phone at 888-929-7849 and in person at The Theatre at Ace (877) 561-5627 or email [email protected]. You can visit the website at naonalca- Hotel box office. Single ckets: $29.50–$59.50 per program; reerfairs.com. Phone: 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849). The Theatre at Ace Hotel box office: Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; day of show, 90 minutes prior to the event Feb. 2 start me. CSUN Celebrates Black History Feb. 15-Mar. 25 Month A Streetcar Named Desire In honor of Black History Month, California Boston Court Performing Arts Center presents a State University, Northridge’s fesvies will reimagined modern take of Tennessee Williams’ “A officially kick off with Africana studies pro- Streetcar Named Desire” (February 15 - March 25, fessor Aimee Glocke’s lecture, “Is the Black 2018; press opening, February 24). This radical re-envi- Aesthec Dead? Posng the Black Aesthec sioning of Streetcar will feature a mulcultural cast in the Era of Trap Music, Twerking and The Black Panther,” on Friday, Feb. 2, at 11 and modern seng, pushing on the play’s present-day a.m. in the Flintridge Room of the University Student Union (USU) on the east side of relevance. This new producon looks at Blanche’s the campus at 18111 Nordhoff St. in Northridge. The theme of this year’s celebraon behavior in the context of current events and not in a theatrical vacuum, especially is “State of Black Consciousness 2.0: Merging Knowledge and Applicaons.” The given the storied history of this play. A “Streetcar Named Desire” is made possible theme focuses on the generaonal consciousness — the concept of one generaon through the generous support of The David Lee Foundaon. Tickets, priced from $20 - trying to understand the previous generaon’s plight to empower students of all eth- $39, are available at BostonCourt.com or by calling 626.683.6801. Boston Court Per- nicies and generaons to overcome adversies. For more: forming Arts Center is located at 70 N Mentor Ave. Pasadena, CA 91106. You can also hp://csunshinetoday.csun.edu/?p=31631&preview=true visit www.BostonCourt.com Feb. 3 Feb. 20-24 LA Cash for College The Feminist Art Project in L.A. Workshops The Feminist Art Project (TFAP), now in its twelh year There will be a workshop at Manual Arts of successfully shining a spotlight on feminist art and High School at 4131 S. Vermont Ave., Los its impact on culture and polics worldwide, Angeles 90037 Saturday, February 3rd announces the schedule for a special series of events from 9am-2pm! This workshop will pro- in Los Angeles, February 20-24, 2018. With an impres- vide assistance to a large majority of sive list of parcipants, The Feminist Art Project will families filling out their FAFSA. This also present a diverse set of panels, performances, screen- the first step in aaining their one year ings, and roundtable discussions at numerous LA loca- of FREE community college as provided by the Los Angeles College Promise. ons that will engage anyone interested in contempo- rary art and ideas. This series of events under the umbrella TFAP@CAA, are in con- juncon with the 106 the Annual College Art Associaon Conference held in Los Ange- Feb. 3 les, February 20-24, 2018. For more informaon, please visit hps://feministartpro- Anti-Trafficking & Violence Pre- ject.rutgers.edu/home/ vention Conference Mar.10&11 Violence is one of the leading causes of death in all parts of the world for persons 6th Annual Holi Festival of Colors ages 15 to 44. [Krug EG et al., eds. World The 6th Annual Holi Fesval of Colors in Los report on violence and health. Geneva, Angeles, CA will be on March 10 & 11 from 11:00 World Health Organizaon, 2002. Via CDC]. am to 4:00 pm, at Whier Narrows Park, 750 S. Join us Saturday, February 3, 2018, to hear Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte. In 2017 we first hand tesmonies and gain the tools you and your family need to combat this had 10,000 people, and in 2018 we are expecng around the same. Deriving from a growing issue in our community. Conference includes workshops for adults and youth tradional Indian fesval, this traveling celebraon of Holi Fesval of Colors invites (10-up), connental breakfast, lunch and materials. To reserve your seat and meals, guests to come and celebrate the simple, joyful aspects of life. Acvies include live please visit www.classy.org/inglewood/events/violence-prevenon- music, DJ's, top of the hour color throws, interacve dance, yoga, free hugs, cras and conference/e159149 ! Space is limited, so don't miss this opportunity to aend. Youth a range of ethnic vegetarian dishes. The fesval strives to create an atmosphere of registraon is FREE and adults are $20! Please register today! Center of Hope is locat- love, respect, compassion and spirituality. You can know more about this fesval in ed at 9550 Crenshaw Blvd in Inglewood, Ca 90305. Plenty of free parking on the the press kit that is aached to this mail or at our website: church lot! One block North of Century, on the east side of the street! www.fesvalofcolorsusa.com C-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 You Can Have it All: Angela Robinson Talks Acting, Business & Staying True in Hollywood BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON five or six months prior. But Negro College Fund, so I Contributing Writer the theatre, it’s right there, stay busy. it’s immediate and nothing LAS: What business Affectionately known as beats that. advice can you offer to “The Ice Queen” for her vil- LAS: Hollywood has women and young girls lainous antics on Tyler unofficially dubbed 2018 as looking to pursue their gifts Perry’s “The Haves and the “The Year of the Woman.” and talents full time? Have Nots,” actress Angela What would you say about AR: Whatever it is that Robinson proves to be quite this declaration and staying you’re doing, whether it’s the angel in real life. Since woke in Hollywood? acting or painting or dancing, most of us have a hard time AR: I’m glad every- whatever your craft, there separating Robinson from body’s gotten on board with has to be a service compo- her infamous role on televi- “The Year of the Woman” nent. When you decide to do sion, we decided to engage but every year of my life has what you’re doing, figure out the long time actress in a been the year of the woman how I can I serve through real discussion about her to me. I just really feel that this? I think we make the role on the show, her wegetonsomanyband- biggest difference and the thoughts on social trends in wagons. All of a sudden, biggest impact in the world COURTESY PHOTO Hollywood and her life off COURTESY PHOTO now it’s the year of Black through our gifts. Known at the villainous “Ice Queen Veronica Harrington” Actress Angela Robinson the big screen. on Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots,” actress people on TV. I just don’t says Hollywood should Many times that service Los Angeles Sentinel Angela Robinson explains how her personal life is quite want to be on a bandwagon drop the trendy bandwag- can be monetized as well, so (LAS): You have so many the contrary. anymore. ons and simply strive to then it becomes a business. fans that have grown to love Ijustwantittoalways treat everyone with human We tend not use our gifts to you as the villainous queen kind of odd and strange to or do you love them both be the year of human digni- dignity and respect. make a living, we tend to on “The Haves and the Have me. Even with no makeup equally? ty and raising people up no think the gift is meant to be Nots”. What can we expect and a baseball cap, people AR: I love them both the matter their gender or race you’re not working? the thing that we do on the from your character Veroni- walk up to me and they go same, but in terms of gratifi- or sexual orientation. I want AR: I love spending side and that’s really not ca Harrington this season? ‘Veronica,’ and I feel like I cation, theatre. I love them that to be the thing that we time with my family. I have true. It is supposed to be the Angela Robinson: need to reach for the lip- both the same for different just decide to do and not just probably the most amazing thing that feeds you; it’s Well, definitely more stick. It’s also given me a reasons, but there’s nothing have this sort of faddy, husband that ever lived. So, supposed to be the thing that intrigue, more of the things platform to do and talk more gratifying than having trendy thing. I think that’s spending time with him is makes room for you. It lives you’ve grown to love about about other things that mat- an audience right there with great, I just want it to last. great and my family and my in your belly until it comes Veronica, if she gets out of ter to me, and so for that I’m you and you getting that I always give the exam- church. I also run a business out, so you may as well not this car, we don’t know. I’m appreciative. I’ve been act- immediate response to how ple of the Black supermod- called The WhiteRobin take it to the grave. hoping you get to see some ing a long time and I had they feel about the work els in the 80s. It was like so Group, and we are a consult- And just as Robinson other sides of her too; you dreams of being an actor you’re doing. exciting, and today you look ing firm for our artists, sea- continues to live out her just have to tune in and even longer, so being able to This format, especially at the catwalk and you go, soned and new. We teach gifts on and off the big watch. do what I love is such a with the social media edition what happened? We don’t actors and motivate artists. I screen, she’s inspiring all LAS: How has this role blessing. It’s helps me want to what we’re doing with the want to be a fad, let’s just try write an inspiration blog for of us to do the same. Be changed your personal life? to inspire other people to do live tweeting, you still kind to strive to do right by peo- artists. I do a lot of motiva- sure to catch Robinson on AR: It’s changed my the same. of get that feel of what peo- ple. tional speaking, so I’m on the latest season of “The personal life because people LAS: Do you find TV ple think, but they’re still LAS: How do you the road a lot. I’m a Haves and the Have Nots” recognize me, which is still more gratifying than theatre, talking about work you did spend your time when spokesperson for the United on OWN. The imagery of Wakanda is everywhere — ‘Black Panther’ costume designer Ruth E. Carter found — Douriean

BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL view with Douriean. my skill set, creativity, that can be found on the Contributing Writer Los Angeles Sentinel innovation, and work ethic, site. (LAS): Douriean, who are she saw it fit for me to take LAS: When I asked “Black Panther” cos- you? on such a critical role for your entertainment licens- tume designer Ruth E. Douriean: Before any this project. ing agent, Gladys S. Mixon, Carter discovered Los other label, before being a The Dora Milaje armor VP of Entertainment Angeles based fine artist— designer, a jewelry maker, that they are wearing is Licensing Services, what Douriean. or metal-smith, I am an handcrafted metal pieces. she thought of your work, You’ve seen her work artist. A creator. LAS: You call L.A. this is what she said: because the imagery of LAS: It sounds like a home? “Douriean is the first Black Wakanda is everywhere, Black fairytale having “the" rich and regal with strong Ruth E. Carter in your cor- nods to African tribes like ner. Is this a game changer? the Maasai, while adding in I mean, your work is being a futuristic look. But it’s the seen on billboards, in com- jewelry and the breast- mercials and all over social plates, the pieces of armor media. What's that, about a worn inside this mystical billion dollars worth of place that’s been garnering marketing, advertising, and the most attention and get- publicity? ting the biggest questions; D: I feel that it was des- which is, who made this tiny, quite honestly. I tremendous work and fur- worked for Ruth E. Carter ther—where can I buy it? on a previous project, The answer is Douriean. "Roots." After working on Douriean is an African- PHOTO DOURIEAN FLETCHER that, I realized the potential Killmonger hat and jewelry from the “Black Panther” col- American woman whose lection designed by DOURIEAN LLC. of where my work could go work was well known to in the film industry and for Ms. Carter having hired her “Black Panther” direct- ruary 16th the word of a while, I was having to work on “Roots”. Carter ed by Ryan Coogler — mouth is strong. According dreams of very ornate understood that if anyone boasts some serious “Black to the managing editor of dresses made of shells, could translate her vision it star-power” including Chad- Fandango, the film has sold crystals, beads, and feath- would be Douriean and it wick Boseman, Lupita more advance tickets on ers. I shared with her that I was that work that’s earned Nyong’o, Michael B. Jor- Fandango than any other was no longer interested in her a unique spot in Cos- dan, Forest Whitaker, Marvel movie, beating out creating ready to wear work tumers Union, Local 705 Angela Bassett, Sterling K. "Captain America: Civil and wanted to create large under the specialty/cos- Brown and Letitia Wright. War." wearable art pieces. I [also] tumer/jewelry category. Opening wide on Feb- Here is an edited inter- shared with her the dream PHOTO BJ THE PHOTOGRAPHER [that] I had and sketched out the pieces. Once [Ruth D: I do. I do, and there woman to my knowledge E. Carter] she saw them, are so many things that I that has a licensing deal she told me she had some- love about living in Califor- covering fine jewelry with a thing in mind for me. At nia but my heart belongs in major entertainment the time, I had no idea what New Orleans but Cali-is all license. Her deal with the the project was going to be. good! Walt Disney Company LAS: So, you were able LAS: Where can inter- allows her to produce jew- to help bring Ruth’s vision ested parties purchase your elry for next two Marvel of the “ancient and the high-end jewelry design? Movies – ‘Avengers’ and futuristic” into pieces that D: You can buy and ‘Ant-Man’.” you made by hand? inquire about my high-end Marvel Studio’s “Black D: Ruth liked what I work and custom pieces on Panther” opens wide Febru- consider to be an ancient my site: www.Douriean.com ary 16, 2018. yet futuristic aesthetic and and can find some of the www.Douriean.com/Bl BLACK PANTHER | OFFICIAL MOVIE IMAGE with her understanding of pieces in select retail stores ackPantherJewelry. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 www.lasentinel.net C-2 Notable Black Soccer Players in History

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK one of the most well-known Pelé sustained an injury dur- Player of the Century. player when he signed with soccer team at 12. He was Sports Writer athletes in the world. Born in ing the tournament. He Arthur Wharton the Ritherham Town club, a also in a U.S. Soccer Feder- Três Corações, Brazil in earned his third World Cup Wharton was born in team in the Midland League. ation residency program in Soccer is the most cele- 1940, Pelé signed with the title in 1970, helping Brazil Accra, Ghana in West Africa Wharton retired in 1902. the IMG Academies in brated sport throughout the Santos professional soccer by scoring four goals in 1865 and was raised in Freddy Adu Florida. At 14, Adu was world. People through team at 15. He had a success- throughout the tournament. England. His athletic career Adu and his family selected at the first overall African diaspora have ful rookie season, leading the The victory gave Pelé inter- began when he joined the moved to Maryland when he pick in the 2004 MLS draft shown off their skills and league in goals. His prolific national fame and Santos was eight-years-old from by the D.C. United. Adu inspired others with their talent earned him a spot on toured the world to showcase Ghana in West Africa. He went overseas to play for the talents on the field. Pelé, the Brazilian national team, his talent. The tour caused a played in a U.S. Olympic Benfica club in 2008. Since Arthur Wharton and Freddy allowing him to play for the 48-hour cease-fire during a Development Program then, Adu has competed in Adu faced challenges. Yet 1958 World Cup in Sweden. civil war in Nigeria in 1967 when he was 10 and became Turkey, France Portugal, they knew how to rise to the In the Championship match so citizens could watch Pelé a member of the USA U-17 Brazil and other countries. occasion, making them against Sweden, Pelé scored play an exhibition game. He excellent soccer players: two goals and aided Brazil to also played in the U.S. with Pelé a 5-2 victory. Brazil earned the New York Cosmos from Edson Arantes do Nasci- another World Cup champi- 1975-1977. In 1999, Pelé mento, also known as Pelé, is onship in 1962, although was named the FIFA co-

Arthur Wharton

Amateur Athletic Association and became the first Black athlete to win a AAA Cham- pionship. In 1886, Wharton set a new record by running 100 yards in 10 seconds. He was a multi-sport athlete, playing cricket and cycling; yet, he had a career in soccer. Wharton played as an ama- teur goalkeeper for the Dar- lington Club and signed with the Preston North End club. With Preston North End, he wasabletoplayintheFA Cup semifinals. In 1889, AP PHOTO Wharton became the first AP PHOTO Pelé Black professional soccer Freddy Adu Student Athlete of the Week: Cameron Simms

Notes, quotes, and things picked up on the run from BY AMANDA SCURLOCK coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. Sports Writer

BY BRAD PYE,JR. has the Lombardi Award Chino Hills, 14-8, on the This student athlete Sports Editor Emeritus which is given to the top season and was scheduled wears many hats. Not only Division 1 football player to play in the host game vs. does he play at the running The facts showed on the for performance, leader- Santa Ana Mater Dei in the back position for the eve of Super Bowl LII all ship, character and re- Nike Extravaganza. Chino Dorsey High football team, the players in the NFL are silience. Love came in third Hills is led by Onyeka but he is an academic not millionaires. The New place in the Heisman Tro- Okongwu, a 6-9 junior. So scholar and an entrepreneur England Patriots’ QB Tom phy race. with a passion for music. Brady who has played 19 Stanford doesn’t just Simms has a 3.16 GPA seasons in the league will produce great football and is taking A.P. Calculus. earn $22 million in 2018. players who take only The challenges the class And Fletcher Cox will lunch and recess. presents has not deterred pick up a check for $17.9 The UCLA and USC Simms from his interest in million next season. Most women basketball teams math. of the players in the NFL have a Feb. 2 date at Pauley “It’s a lot of work, but I are not rich. Nevertheless Pavilion. like math,” he said. “I adapt no one will have to host Don’t knock Pop to it quick and just like the rent parties for them. LaVar Ball. He’s making way everything moves And the beat continues! around.”

Tiger Woods was The balance to remain AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL lucky that he made it to competent to the football Senior running back Cameron Simms noted how playing team and to his grades against Narbonne High School was one of his most mem- inspires Simms to sacrifice orable games as a Dorsey Don. hours of rest to get work done. The City Section cham- brotherhood yet, we found “It’shard,Istayuplate pionship showdown our brotherhood later on in nights until 12 [a.m.], one between the Dons and the the season,” Simms said. o’clock [a.m.] just trying to Narbonne Gauchos in 2016 “When we played L.A. study for tests and home- is a highlight for Simms’ High, we started working AP PHOTO work,” Simms said. “It’s football career. Although together, we started becom- AP PHOTO hard, but I got through it, Dorsey would fall 34-42 to ing brothers.” Chino Hills should be able God just helps me.” the Guachos, he—like Simms is also an entre- round 3 or further. Woods to make Pop and his Ball Along with playing many other Dons players preneur and a D.J., provid- had to reach his 18th hole boys proud. football, Simms also plays who were involved— ing music at several events on his final shot of the day And the beat continues! baseball. Having the men- revered the matchup. The on campus. in route to round 3. The Tennessee Titans’ tality to work hard has Dons were 9-4 overall that “I D.J. for the school. I Stanford’s Bryce Love Delanie Miller isn’t going helped him perform high in season. did for some games before to Super Bowl LII but both sports. “We fought, we tried to I went Varsity,” he said. “I Delanie Miller caught two “You just gotta stay on fight as hard as we can,” he D.J. Pep Rallies, I D.J.

AP PHOTO TDs for a 24-23 Pro Bowl your grind, don’t slack, just said. “It was a lot of people weddings and everything.” victory to make that his keep pushing,” Simms there, I like the people Simms mentioned how the turn styles click. One Super LII as he won MVP said. around me just cheering on his father has motivated fan says: “The circus has honors too. As a senior, he uses the for us.” him through the obstacles left town with his UCLA Doug Williams was the lessons learned in previous The 2017 season was that he faces as a student freshman son LiAngelo first black QB to play in a years to help the younger no crystal stair for the athlete. He works hard in and LaMelo with him. Super Bowl. He destroyed players. Dons; they struggled early order to show his father Check This! The New the Denver Broncos in “Dorsey is up-speed, in the season and ultimate- how good he is. Simms was England Patriots linebacker Super Bowl XXII in San we’re up-tempo, we’re fast, ly earned a 7-7 overall also inspired by his father James Harrison, a Pitts- Diego. we run around everywhere,” record. Yet, they made a when he works as a D.J. burgh Steelers reject says That’s the end! Simms said. “The under- second consecutive City “I found out my dad he plans to play in his 15th Brad Pye, Jr. can be grads don’t know about that, Section Championship [was a D.J.] too,” Simms season. reached at swithchreel@ so we have to push them to appearance. said. “I was gonna push

AP PHOTO Congratulations to aol.com. where we’re at.” “We didn’t have our even more because he did.” C-3 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Clippers trade Blake Griffin to Pistons in surprise deal The Clippers acquired LI’s Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanovic and draft picks for the star forward.

ASSOCIATED PRESS report, but then they’ve got Detroit’s next six games mer remains optimistic. another 24 hours, the organ- are at home, so the Pistons “While change is hard, The Detroit Pistons dra- ization, to get the physical will have a chance to turn my confidence in our front matically shook their strug- done. ... Now, if the 72 hours this season around — and an office, led by Lawrence gling roster by acquiring one expires with six minutes to opportunity to build for a Frank and Michael Winger, of the NBA’s top players in go in the game, we’ll run future with both Griffin and along with the sage counsel Blake Griffin in a trade with him in there.” Drummond. of Jerry West, has never the Los Angeles Clippers. The 28-year-old Griffin For the Clippers, moving been higher,” he said in a The deal for the five- is averaging 22.6 points, 7.9 Griffin continues a make- statement. “I believe today, time All-Star forward was rebounds and 5.4 assists in over of a franchise that has more than ever, in our ulti- announced early Tuesday, 33 games this season, but never made it past the sec- mate goal of winning an giving Detroit a player who the Clippers have been ond round of the playoffs. NBA championship.” has been the face of the plagued by injuries and are The Clippers were one Los Angeles receives a Clippers but whose career ninth in the Western Confer- game above .500 going into protected first-round draft has been undercut by ence standings. Tuesday night’s game choice and a second-round injuries. Detroit is scuffling as against Portland. They trad- pick from the Pistons. Detroit sent forward well. The Pistons have lost ed All-Star point guard The Clippers drafted Tobias Harris, guard Avery eight straight. Chris Paul to Houston last Griffin first overall out of Bradley and center Boban “Needed a night to summer. He had been credit- Oklahoma in 2009. Howev- Marjanovic to Los Angeles, digest and reflect on what ed with bringing respectabil- er, he missed the 2009-10 with the Clippers also happened....” Griffin tweet- ity to the team that was once season after surgery on his receiving draft picks. ed. “From being a (hash- a laughingstock. Without broken left kneecap. Griffin Detroit also acquired for- tag)1 pick, to Lob City, to Paul, Los Angeles won its missed 21 games last season ward Brice Johnson and six straight playoff appear- first four games to open the and 47 in 2015-16 because center Willie Reed. ances, I am so proud to have season, and then lost nine of of injuries. “We are serious about been part of the success of its next 11. “We know the injury winning, and this is a major the Clippers organization. AP PHOTO/MARK J. TERRILL “Blake is one of the best history, that’s the risk on it, Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin celebrates after move to improve our team,” L.A. has been my home they scored late in the fourth quarter of an NBA basket- players ever to wear a Clip- but that risk was worth it Pistons owner Tom Gores since I started in the league ball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Jan. pers jersey. We want to because of the talent that said in a statement. “Blake and I will be forever grateful 17, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 109-104. express our gratitude and we’re bringing back,” Van Griffin is one of the NBA’s to the city for embracing me respect for everything he has Gundy said. elite players, and when you and supporting me. To the a clear change in course with our ability to re-sign done for this team and the As a rookie, Griffin was get an opportunity to add that fans, you have been awe- from the roster the Pistons Averyanyway,sowewere city of Los Angeles,” said an All-Star, won the slam kind of talent, you take it.” some every step of the way. had assembled. Detroit exploring what we could do Lawrence Frank, Clippers dunk contest and was named For the Clippers, mov- Thank you for years of sup- acquired Bradley in a trade with him at the trade dead- president of basketball oper- NBA Rookie of the Year. ing Griffin is another step in port. with Boston last offseason, line. Tobias was obviously ations. “This was a very dif- He has averaged 21.6 a makeover of a franchise “Now I’m ready for the but he’s in the final season really, really hard to give up.” ficult decision, but we ulti- points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.2 that has never made it past next chapter, getting to work of his contract. Harris has Detroit’s season was mately felt it was appropri- assists in his career. the second round of the and helping the Detroit Pis- been impressive for the Pis- looking promising until a ate for the franchise.” “Blake Griffin had a playoffs. tons make a run in the East- tons this season, shooting a late-December injury to Paul’s replacement, tremendous impact on this Griffin was not expected ern Conference.” career-best 41 percent from point guard Reggie Jackson. Patrick Beverley, has missed organization and his legacy to play in Tuesday night’s Last July, Griffin agreed 3-point range. The Pistons have stumbled the entire season after right within the community of home game against Cleve- to a $171 million, five-year Detroit did not give up while he’s been out with a knee surgery. Also missing Los Angeles will be perma- land, and Stan Van Gundy deal, ending a brief flirtation Luke Kennard or Stanley sprained right ankle, and the time have been DeAndre nent,” Balmer said. “It was a — Detroit’s coach and team with free agency. He told his Johnson, the team’s first- team is facing the prospect Jordan, Danilo Gallinari, pleasure getting to know and president — said his status teammates, coach Doc round picks in 2017 and of missing the playoffs in its Austin Rivers and Milos cheer for Blake. I wish him, is uncertain for Thursday Rivers and owner Steve 2015. first season at its new down- Teodosic. as well as Brice and Willie, night against Memphis. Ballmer, “I want my legacy “For Blake, we probably town arena. Yet owner Steve Ball- the best of luck.” “Those guys are flying to be a Clipper.” would have done a lot of in here tonight, they’ll get The deal didn’t include a things, but yeah, we didn’t physical tomorrow, so I no-trade clause for the sec- want to totally deplete our L.A. Clippers Unveil Playground think from our end, we’ll be ond-leading scorer in fran- roster. Obviously, they got good,” Van Gundy said chise history with 10,863 our two leading scorers, and Tuesday at Detroit’s practice points. a first-round pick, and at Watts Elementary School facility in Auburn Hills. Griffin gives Detroit’s Boban, who had started to “But I don’t know if we'll be frontcourt another standout play very effectively for us,” good from their end. The alongside Andre Drum- Van Gundy said. “We were players have 48 hours to mond, but it also represents concerned, quite honestly,

PHOTO BY LAUREN A. JONES/L.A. SENTINEL Clippers players, Watts Elementary School students and Scooter and Yael Braun cut the ribbon at the Clippers Foundation playground unveiling in Watts, CA.

BY LAUREN A. JONES Braun started a GoFundMe row; that shows you a lot Contributing Writer Page, a platform that allows about our team,” Beverley people to raise money for said of his teammates. “We’re On the corner of 107th events ranging from life real close; we do a lot of and Main Street in Watts, CA, events to challenging circum- things together and I appreci- a community plagued with stances. Her wish was to give ate that support.” poverty and marred by vio- 107th Street Elementary Clippers center Willie lence, 107th Street Elemen- School a new playground. Reed was there with his fam- tary School has a vision to be The Brauns put up their own ily to interact with the stu- an oasis for students and their money as well as sharing the dents and connect with the families, according to the page with a high-profile net- Los Angeles community. school’s principal Katherine work of friends to raise the “[Patrick] wanted to Nelson. The L.A. Clippers funds. make a difference, change Foundation, along with Clip- “We are really lucky, some lives and I’m happy pers guard Patrick Beverley without community and tak- that he chose us to be a part of and the Yael and Scooter ing care of one another not it,” said Reed. Braun Family Foundation much gets done and so I “I felt extremely happy unveiled a new playground at wanted to use my platform because it was my first time 107th Street Elementary for good,” said Braun. seeing a professional basket- School to help make that Clippers guard Patrick ball player,” said third grader vision a reality. Beverley, who has been side- Damien Morris. “The vision will be that lined by injury for the vast The renovations include a kids are not just here before majority of the season, came grass soccer field and mini school and at recess, but that across the GoFundMe page park, a resurfaced blacktop this will ultimately become a and urged the Clippers to get for the playground and bas- hub for the community to involved. ketball courts, and new bas- have a safe space to grow and Beverley first visited ketball rims. to play and really just to 107th Street elementary enjoy,” said Nelson. school with the Clippers in Four months ago, during September of 2017. He then a book drive, Nelson shared hosted a backpack giveaway with donors her goal of bring- for students in November. ing a soccer field for her stu- “No matter what school dents to play on. When Clip- you go to, what area your pers season ticket holders from, no matter if people say Yael and her husband Scooter the statistics are against you Braun ,- who is the founder whatever the clichés [or] of SB Projects and manages myths might be, anything is popular musical artists possible,” Beverley said. including Justin Bieber, Ari- “I’m coming from inner-city ana Grande and The Black Chicago.” Eyed Peas - found out about Beverley brought with Nelson’s goal, they took mat- him Clippers’teammates Lou PHOTO BY KENNY GREENE/L.A. SENTINEL 107th Street Elementary ters into their own network. Williams, Willie Reed and School student plays bas- Milos Teodosic. “It’s an actual incredible ketball on the school’s story about folks working “They just played last new court at the Clippers together,” remarked Nelson. night. We lost last night. We Foundation playground On her birthday, Yael have a tough game tomor- unveiling in Watts, CA. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, FEBRARY 1, 2018 www.lasentinel.net D-1

Front Sitting (L to R): Front Sitting (L to R): 1. Madisen Christine Clarke, 2. Jessica Sarah Hanna, 3. Kamryn Renae Foster, 4. 1. Jeremiah Omar, 2. Dean Osborne. 3. Kenny Lewis Haywood, 4. Sean Matthew Zoe Rene Covington-Towner, 5. Spencer Noelle Abbott, 6. Remington Camille Abbott, 7. Guyton, 5. Evan Charles McLurkin, 6. Dakotah Hamilton, 7. Garnett Livingston March, Tayloré Alexandria Kerrick, 8. Shelby Jennifer Johnson II, 8. Jeremiah Fountain. Back Row Standing (L to R): Back Row Standing (L to R): 1. Marel Jewel Pryor, 2. Leah Nicole Majors, 3. Chanya Pearl Jeffries, 4. Gabriella 9. Ryan Willoughby, 10. Malgy Ashton Blue, 11. Montgomery Greene, 12. Cameron Mays Kimbrough, 5. Drew Alexandra Aldridge, 6. Kindyl Cherise Henley, 7. Blair Casey Victor Garrison, 13. Cole Bryant Holden, 14. Reese Frederick Jones, 15. Gavin Hoyt Scott, 8. Chelise Anik Scott, 9. Selena Marie McLurkin. Beavers,16. Baraka Beckett, 17. Djuka L. Lylecyrus

Carla Pittman, Los Ange- Nedra Austin, Chair of the Janice Murray, Cotillion les Chapter President Los Angeles Chapter Chari- Chairperson table Trust (LACCT)

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The Cotillion is the cul- the late Alexander S. Jones. letic scholarship to attend mination of a comprehen- Remington, a junior at the University of North sive program that embod- Walnut High School, is an Carolina the fall of 2018. ies Los Angeles Chapter’s honor student. She is in- Madisen Christine commitment to service. volved in her school’s the- Clarke, the daughter of Cotillion General Chair- ater arts program, and she Mrs. Rhonda Clarke and person, Janice Jamison has earned a Certificate of Mr. Gary Clarke, was pre- Murray welcomed guests Induction into the Interna- sented by her father. Her as they entered the ball- tional Thespian Society. escort was Gavin Hoyt room beneath the crystal Remington is Vice Presi- Beavers, a senior at Saint chandeliers that highlight- dent of the Black Student Monica’s Catholic High ed the room like stars in the Union and a member of School and the son of Mrs. night. The ballroom was the Los Angeles Chapter of Gayle Harvey Beavers and exquisitely designed and Jack & Jill of America In- Mr. Le Roi A. Beavers. Cotillionettes on the dance floor splendidly decorated by corporated. Madisen is a senior at Pali- the decorations Committee, Spencer Noelle Ab- sades Charter High School chaired by Phyllis Forneret bott, the daughter of Mrs. where she is an member of On the evening of Fri- professionally moderated critical needs and concerns and Arnecia Williams to Gwendolyn Krystal Abbott the Palisades Toastmasters day, November 24, 2017, workshops on navigat- of our local, national and accentuate the 2017 65th and Mr. Antoine Domini Club as well as a football The Los Angeles (CA) ing social media, lifestyle global communities, Carla Cotillion theme, “Girl on Abbott was presented by manager of for Palisades Chapter of The Links, In- choices, and focused heav- Pittman, Chapter President, Fire.” her father. She was escort- football team. She is also corporated and its philan- ily on awareness of the expressed her appreciation Musical Director, Ms. ed by Malgy Ashton Blue, active with volleyball and thropic arm, The Los An- dangers of human traffick- to the village of families Susan Chatman, arranged a junior at Redondo Union plans to attend one of the geles Chapter Charitable ing. A calming yoga activ- and friends, the heart and the score to accompany High School and the son UC schools to become a Trust held the 65th An- ity was later enjoyed by all. soul of Chapter fundraising soloist, Ms. Charlean Car- of Mrs. April Blue and Mr. lawyer. niversary Cotillion at the Other workshops included efforts, for their continu- mon as she delivered the Malgy James Blue. Spen- Zoe Rene Covington- Beverly Hilton Hotel in the financial literacy -pro ing support of the young Cotillion theme song, This cer is a junior at Walnut Towner, the daughter of Beverly Hills, CA. Since gram held at Finance Park, ladies, as well.The final- ac Girl is on Fire. Mr. Chris High School, is fluent inMrs. Kriss Turner Towner the first Cotillion in 1951,a legislative presentation tivity of the Cotillion sea- Schauble, guest presenter German, and is co-captain and Mr. Arrisen Towner, Debutantes, also known as at City Hall, essay writing, son, the Awards Luncheon, of the Cotillion’s 2017 of her school’s Color Guard and Mrs. Stephanie Cov- Cotillionettes, participate etiquette, skincare, cultural was held at the Wilshire debutantes, co-anchors Team. She plays the saxo- ington Armstrong, was in a series of workshops, awareness and various Country Club. Each Cotil- weekdays on the top-rated phone and baritone. Spen- presented by her father. seminars, and community friendship activities. Ad- lionette was acknowledged KTLA Channel 5 morning cer is also president of the She was escorted by Gar- service activities that en- ditionally, each debutante with a Certificate of Partic- news. He has won a variety Black Student Union and a nett Livingston March, II, a able these young women to was required to perform 75 ipation, a 14k gold Links of awards, including the member of the Los Angeles junior at Harvard-Westlake grow in grace and to be en- hours of community ser- pendant and necklace, and coveted Emmy Award for Chapter of Jack & Jill of and the son of Mr. and Mrs. riched with pragmatic and vice. During the summer monetary merit awards in journalistic excellence. Mr. America, Incorporated. Garnett Livingston March, social skills for transition of 2017, the debutantes the following categories: Schauble, is the husband of Drew Alexandra Al- Sr. Zoe is a senior at the to higher education and to collectively dedicated over Best Essay, Highest num- Katrina J. Schauble, a Los dridge, the daughter of Crossroads School for Arts adult life. 2000 volunteer service ber of Volunteer Hours, Angeles chapter member. Mrs. Tiffany Alexander and Sciences, where she is The 2017 Cotillion sea- hours to various organiza- Highest Grade Point Av- The 65th Cotillion Ball Aldridge and Mr. Erikk the Design Editor-in-Chief son began with a Mother/ tions and agencies through- erage, and Highest Rev- presentation, a premier Aldridge, was presented for her school’s magazine. Daughter Tea chaired by out the greater Los Angeles enue Producer. Additional occasion, is inextricably by her father. She was es- She is on the varsity golf Links Carolyn and Ramo- Area. Providing continued awards included the 2017 connected to a legacy of corted by Sean Guyton, a team, is passionate about na Wilder, in a high tea set- service to the community Cotillion Chairs Award, service for mentoring the sophomore at Notre Dame serving her community, ting at President, Link Car- is part of the long-standing Past Presidents’ Leader- following 2017 debutantes, High School and the son and loves volunteering as la Pittman’s lovely home, legacy of the Los Angeles ship Award, the Pittman each a charming, poised of Mrs. Cheronda Guyton camp counselor for under- where debutantes, mothers Chapter of The Links. His- Family Award, the John M. and accomplished young and Mr. Andrew Guyton. served youth. and guests were introduced torically, local, non-profit Langston Bar Association lady: Drew, a senior at Pacifica Kamryn Renae Foster, to the intricacies of the Co- agencies and programs that Award, and the Lauren N. Remington Camille Christian High School, is the daughter of Mrs. Darcel tillion program. provide health, arts, educa- Kenneybrew Leadership Abbott, the daughter of a student-athlete, a school Foster and Mr. Sean Fos- The Los Angeles Links’ tion, and youth and elder Award. Further, several Mrs. Gwendolyn Krystal ambassador, and co-found- ter, was presented by her Leadership Institute, the services are selected by Los Angles Links mem- Abbott and Mr. Antoine er of Pacifica’s Black -Stu father. She was escorted by cornerstone of the Cotil- the Los Angeles Chapter bers presented awards in Domini Abbott, was pre- dent Union. She is on the Jeremiah D. Fountain, a se- lion program, established Charitable Trust to receive memory of beloved family sented by her grandfather, President’s Honor Roll and nior at the Buckley School by the chapter as an enrich- financial support awards members: Isabel Anderson, Mr. Antoine Domini Ab- a member of the National and the son of Ms. Tonia D. ment program, launched from the Cotillion revenue. Jessie Mae Beavers, Dr. bott. She was escorted by Honor Society. Drew, a Mendinghall. Kamryn is a with its annual retreat As Los Angeles Chap- Jacqueline Broussard, Dor- Reese Frederick Jones, a competitive gymnast, re- senior at Palisades Charter sleepover which began ter of The Links, Incorpo- othy Crippens, The Honor- junior at Campbell Hall cently signed her National High School, where she is with a community service rated celebrates 67 years of able Rodney Forneret and and the son of Mrs. Su- Letter of Intent for a full {See LINKS D-2} project, and continued with steadfast service to address Raymond D. 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Beubian Majors and Mr. the Los Angeles Center for Cotillionettes for respon- Derek Majors, was pre- Enriched Studies and the sible next steps in life, per- sented by her father. She son of Mrs. Tracie Bryant sonally, academically and was escorted by Djuka and Mr. Ron Holden. Blair professionally. Cotillion Lylecyrus, a senior at the is a senior at St. Bernard’s preparation and activities Los Angeles Center for High School, where she is that embrace all five- Na Enriched Studies and the on the honor roll and has tional Program Facets of son of Mr. Djuka Lylecyrus received many academic Los Angeles (CA) Chapter and Mrs. Antoinette Cass. awards of excellent. She of The Links, Inc. and the Leah is a senior at Paci- is the captain of the var- Los Angeles Chapter Char- fica Christian High School,sity soccer team and vice itable Trust that build our where she maintains a full president of the Black Stu- service and philanthropic load of AP courses, is a dent Union. She is a mem- principles were led by Co- member of the National ber of the Delta GEMS, tillion Chairperson, Janice Honor Society and Global a national program for Jamison Murray, Leader- Scholars Program. She is high school girls, by Delta ship Institute Chairpersons, a student-athlete who plays Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Recruitment Chairper- varsity softball, volleyball Chelise Anik Scott, the sons, Melinda Murray and and water polo. She is the daughter of Ms. Shailen- Gail Jackson; Leadership president and co-founder dra Waters Scott and Mr. Institute Chairpersons, of the first Black- TimothyStu Van Scott, II, was Belinda Stith and Melis- dent Union at her school. presented by her father. sia Buckhalter-Honore; Selena Marie McLurkin, She was escorted by Ken- Mother-Daughter Tea the daughter of Mrs. Gigi nedy Lewis Haywood, a Chairpersons, Carolyn and L.A. Links {continued from Pg. D-1} Miller McLurkin and Mr. senior at the Los Angeles Ramona Wilder; Awards active in the Fashion Club, Student Union, Junior State unteer at an animal adop- Oren McLurkin, was pre- Center for Enriched Stud- Luncheon Chairpersons, Political Debate, and the of America Club, Vice- tion shop in preparation for sented by her father. She ies and the son of Mrs. Deborah Beavers-Watford Black Student Union. She President of the Make-A¬ becoming a veterinarian. was escorted by Mont- Terri Haywood and Mr. and Kimberly Noble; Sou- is the founder of the Pali- Wish Foundation Club, and Tayloré Alexandria Ker- gomery Greene, a senior Kent Haywood. Chelise venir Book Chairpersons, sades Student Task Force editor of her school’s year- rick, the daughter of Mrs. at Providence High School is a senior at St. Bernard Suzette Banks and Arnecia on Diversity and is pas- book. Kindyl is a member Sharon Kerrick and Mr. and the son of Mrs. An- High School, where she Williams; Reservations/ sionate about community of Los Angeles Chapter of Carlos Alexander Kerrick, gela Greene and Mr. Bai- ha been on the honor roll. Invitations Chairpersons, service. She regularly vol- Jack & Jill of America, In- was presented by her fa- ley Greene. Selena is a se- She is the captain of the Sheila Hill and Laurel unteers at homeless shel- corporated, and won their ther. She was escorted by nior at Windward School varsity volleyball team, Lightner; Menu/Venue ters, food banks, and con- Outstanding Leadership Cameron Victor Garrison, a and a third generation Los and also participates in Chairpersons, Patricia valescent homes. Award and is an elected junior at Saint John Bosco Angeles Links debutante. track and field. She isMiller also and Kimberly Wil- Jessica Sarah Hanna, the Far West Regional Officer.and the son of Ms. Sherry She is an accomplished president of the Black Stu- lis; Dinner Decor Chairper- daughter of Dr. Jacqueline Chanya Pearl Jeffries, the Garrison. Taylore is a se- student-athlete, has been dent Union. She is a mem- sons, Phyllis Forneret and Hanna and Mr. Remon daughter of Mrs. Dessie nior at Notre Dame Acad- on the Dean’s List, and is ber of the Delta GEMS, Arnecia Williams; Music/ Hanna, was presented by Senegal Jeffries and Mr. emy for Girls in Los Ange- part of her school’s Global a national program for Entertainment Chairper- her father. She was es- Rodney Jeffries, was pre- les, where she is a member Scholars Program, and a high school girls, by Delta sons, Kim Stewart and corted by Baraka Beckett, sented by her father. She of College Bound Stem member of the girls’ bas- Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Denise Orso; Photogra- a senior at Pacific Palisadeswas escorted by Dean Wil- Enrichment Academy, a ketball team. She is a After the presentation of 17 phy Chairpersons, Angela High School and the son of liam Osborne, a junior at leader in Queens Coun- member of the Los Ange- exemplary Cotillionettes, Robinson and Michelle Mrs. Dorika Beckett and Notre Dame High School cil, Vice-President of the les Chapter of Jack & Jill “You and I, written and Robinson; Media/Public- Mr. Justin Beckett. Jes- and the son of Mrs. Ker- Art Club, a member of the of America, Incorporated. recorded by John Legend, ity Chairpersons, Melissia sica is a senior at Pacificarie Osborne and Dr. Ryan swim team, and editor of Marel Jewel Pryor, daugh- permeated the Grand Ball- Buckhalter-Honore and Christian High School in Osborne. Chanya is a ju- her school newspaper. She ter of Mrs. Elann Pryor room during the Father/ Shirley Flournoy; Contracts Santa Monica, where she is nior at Windward School, speaks fluent Spanish and and Mr. Marc Pryor, Sr., Daughter Waltz. Next, Chairperson, Nedra Austin; a STEM student, serves as where she enjoys playing holds a green belt in Karate. was presented by her fa- the Cotillionettes waltzed Dance Rehearsal Chairper- secretary of the Executive tennis and managing the She has many hobbies that ther. She was escorted by to the musical selection, sons, Jacqueline Ryan and Student Board, and volun- girls volleyball and soft- include drawing, creative Dakotah Hamilton, a senior “This Girl is on Fire,” a Sandra Wellington; and teers at the Martin Luther ball teams. She has been writing, and swimming. at Palisades Charter High contemporary hit, selected Dress Inspection Chair- King Jr. Hospital Outpa- accepted into the Wind- Gabriella Mays Kim- School and the son of Mrs. for the audience-pleasing persons, Carolyn Wilder tient Center. She is also ward‘s Honor Society for brough, the daughter of Deanna Hamilton and Mr. Debutantes’Waltz was and Ramona Wilder; and a member of the National her outstanding community Mrs. Angela Lisa Kim- Derek Hamilton. Marel is a written and recorded by Volunteer Service Awards Honor Society, the Span- service activities which are brough and Mr. David senior at Palisades Charter Alicia Keys. The Escorts’ Chairpersons, Denise Bur- ish Honor Society, and a numerous. She also started Keith, was presented by her High School, where she is Waltz was “Just the Way nette and Lynne Hobbs. member of the Varsity soft- her own childcare service. father. She was escorted Vice-President of the Black You Are,” by Bruno Mars. The Annual Cotillion and ball and soccer teams. She Shelby Jennifer Johnson, by Evan Charles McLur- Student Union, a Pali Am- “The Night is Young,” Leadership Institutue pro- also plays classical piano. the daughter of Ms. Barbra kin, a sophomore at Notre bassador, Peer Mediator, a Cotillion classic, writ- gram of the Los Angeles Kindyl Cherise Henley, Edwards Johnson, was pre- Dame High School, and the and member of the Mock ten by Lanny Hartley and Chapter Charitable Trust the daughter of Mrs. Car- sented by her cousin, Mr. son of Mrs. Monique M. Trial Club. She has had the performed by Robert Tay- and Los Angeles (CA) rie Griffith Henley and Nicholas Edwards. She McLurkin and Mr. Charles awesome experience of ar- lor concluded the formal Chapter of The Links, In- Mr. Roderick Henley,was was escorted by Jeremiah McLurkin. Gabriella is a guing a Mock trial case be- dance portion of the eve- corporated has evolved presented by her father. Ahad Omar, a senior at senior at Marymount High fore San Francisco Superior ning. The waltzes were over the years, to become She was escorted by Ryan Bellflower High SchoolSchool, where she en- Court and arguing a bill she expertly choreographed by a 21st Century compre- Willoughby, a senior at and the son of Mrs. Tonya joys theater and theatrical co-sponsored at our State Terrica Banks, Lead cho- hensive preparation pro- Culver City High School Omar and Mr. Kenyetta performances, especially Capital in Sacramento. She reographer, and supported gram for young ladies. and the son of Mrs. De- Omar. Shelby is a senior musicals. She also loves also has performed at the by choreographer, Chris It is a ‘Rites of Passage’ nita Willoughby and Mr. at the California Academy creative writing and sing- Dorothy Chandler Pavil- Smith. Families and guests opportunity to develop Anthony Willoughby. of Mathematics and Sci- ing. Gabriella is a member ion in Debbie Allen’s The enjoyed a celebratory eve- lifelong friendships and Kindyl is a junior at Santa ences at Dominguez Hills, of her school’s Conser- Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. ning of dining, dancing strategies for next steps. Monica High School and is where she is a member of vatory Arts Program and Blair Casey Scott, the and tributes earned by the For additional informa- a legacy debutante follow- the volleyball team, dance the Acapella group. She daughter of Ms. Shailendra extraordinary young ladies. tion, contact us at: https:// ing in the footsteps of her team, and co-captain of the also is President of Mary- Waters Scott and Mr. Tim- Members of Los Angeles lalinksinc.org or on Face- grandmother and mother. mock trial team. She has mount’s chapter of the othy Van Scott, II, and was Chapter of The Links, In- book at https://www.face- She is an active member also been a student govern- National Thespian Society. presented by her father. corporated, plan and par- book.com/losangeleslinks. of the Associated Student ment representative. In her Leah Nicole Majors, the She was escorted by Cole ticipate in Cotillion events Body Council, the Black spare time, she likes to vol- daughter of Mrs. Jaquelne Bryant Holden, a senior at that are designed to prepare THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 www.lasentinel.net D-3

February is African American Heritage Month

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Religion Editor The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., served as co-pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Geor- Many of the most prominent leaders in African gia, and pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in American history were men and women of faith who Montgomery, Alabama. He was the “face” of the civil preached equality from the pulpit to the community-at- rights campaigns of the 1950s and 1960s. Launched into large. The following people made tremendous contribu- the public spotlight by leading 1955’s Montgomery Bus tions to the fight for human rights. Boycott, he later headed marches throughout the South to bring attention to the legal segregation laws against Black Americans. King famously paired nonviolence and civil disobedience with his Christian principles to advance the cause of civil rights. His legendary rallies, speeches and boycotts led to the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act in 1965. King was also a founder of the Southern Christian Leadership

ing in 1946. She was also president of New Jersey Wom- en’s Foreign Missionary Society, founded the NJ State Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs, and an executive board member of the NJ Woman Suffrage Association.

The Rev. Dr. Vernon Johns, often called the father of the civil rights movement, was the pastor of Dexter Conference in 1957, an organizer of the historic 1963 Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama from March on Washington and winner of the Nobel Peace 1948 to 1952, preceding the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Prize in 1964. King was in Memphis, Tennessee sup- Bishop Richard Allen, the founder and first bishop King, Jr. He was the first Black to have his work- portingpub Black sanitation workers when he was killed by of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, was also a lished in “Best Sermons of the Year” in 1926. A bril- a sniper’s bullet in April 1968. His birthday was desig- successful businessman, civic leader and social activist. liant theologian who spoke multiple languages, Johns’ nated a federal holiday in 1983. Born a slave in 1760, Allen bought his freedom while sermon titles such as “Segregation After Death,” “It’s in his 20s and was ordained as a minister in 1784. In Safe to Murder Negroes in Montgomery” and “When The Rev. James M. Lawson is renowned for his 1787, Allen and fellow preacher, Absalom Jones, es- the Rapist is White” – that he posted on the church’s out- work in teaching nonviolent resistance in the civil rights tablished the Free African Society to assist freed slaves movement. The retired pastor of Holman United Meth- and migrants. He also persuaded Black Philadelphians odist Church, Lawson was an early convert to nonviolent to serve as aid workers during a yellow fever epidemic resistance, which he demonstrated in 1951 when he said in 1793 and prepared the Black community to defend he was a conscientious objector and was arrested for re- the city during the War of 1812. Eager to establish an fusing to report for the draft. Lawson also worked close- independent African American church, Allen purchased ly with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and trained an old blacksmith’s shop and moved it to land he owned many of the at Sixth and Lombard Streets. Bethel Church was dedi- future lead- cated in 1794 and soon attracted hundreds of members. ers of the Today, Mother Bethel AME Church stands on the site movement in- where Allen converted that old blacksmith’s shop more cluding John than two centuries ago. In 2016, the U.S. Postal Service Lewis, Diane issued the Richard Allen stamp. Nash, Marion Barry and The Rev. Florence Spearing Randolph, the pas- James Bevel. tor of Wallace Chapel AME Zion Church in New Jer- In addition, sey, made bold stands for racial and gender equality in his students the early 20th century. Licensed to preach in 1897, she participated was ordained an AMEZ deacon in 1901 and an elder in in the Free- 1903. To those opposing her ordination, Randolph re- dom Rides, sponded in her sermon entitled, “Antipathy to Women the 1963 Bir- Preachers” in 1909. According to Kenyatta R. Gilbert, door marquee - often underscored the indignities African mingham associate professor of Homiletics at Howard Univer- Americans suffered in the South. Johns also publicly Children’s sity, Randolph “highlights several heroic women in the protested against the raping of Black women by White Crusade, the Bible…she argued that gender discrimination in Chris- men by taking victims to the hospital and accompany- 1966 Chicago Open Housing Movement and the Anti- tian pulpits illustrated a misreading of scripture.” Gilbert ing them to file charges. Although he rarely won, JohnsVietnam War Movement and several other nonviolent added, “Randolph’s sermon, ‘If I Were White,’ preached continued to highlight injustice through actions like op- campaigns. Since retiring from Holman UMC in 1999, in…1941, argued that the refusal of whites to act justly posing racist bus policies and segregated restaurants. Lawson continues to share his strategies and tactics with toward Blacks, domestically and abroad, embraced sin His behavior made both his Black congregation and the individuals and organizations around the world. The rather than Christ.” Randolph served 21 years at Wallace White community uncomfortable and in 1952, he re- James Lawson Institute offers training in people orga- Chapel and built the church’s current edifice before retir - signed and returned to his home in Farmville, Virginia. nizing movements and nonviolent civil resistance.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett “As an African Ameri- and wherever he divide the way it is right community in Quincy as are encouraged to move Religion Editor can, I pride myself on went, there was now, it’s amazing that it’s well as gaining new con- forward and do what they knowing our history opposition. still happening over 100 verts to the faith. need to do,” he shared.“As Another little-known and this was a part He had to years later. It’s almost as if However, he endured a matter of fact, one of the character in Black History of our history that I go to an- we’re not advancing, we’re tremendous prejudice and themes in the show says comes to light through Jim didn’t know about. other coun- declining.” discrimination, both with- how [Apostle] Paul built Coleman’s portrayal of Fa- The more I delved into try to actu- Tolton was born a slave in and outside the church, the church, but he was a lit- ther Augustus Tolton. it, it is so relevant to what ally become in Missouri in 1854. Eight which led to his request tle man. He just kept mov- The theatrical drama, is going on right now to- a priest and years later, his mother, for transfer to the diocese ing forward. [Tolton] mo- “Tolton: From Slave to day,” said the veteran Martha, escaped with her of Chicago. Assigned to tivates people to just keep Priest,” features Coleman television and children to Quincy, Illinois, minister to blacks in the going no matter what your depicting the commit- film actor, and Tolton started working city, Tolton became pastor dreams or desires. Just ment and struggles of the who cur- in a tobacco factory at the of St. Monica Church. He keep moving forward, God first recognized African rently stars age of nine. In 1865, he worked feverishly to con- has a plan for you.” American Catholic Priest as James entered Boniface School struct a new edifice along Describing his excite- in the U.S. Presented by Green on but left after one month with walking the streets ment about drama, Cole- St. Luke’s Productions, “The due to harassment to minister to the poor. man added, “I’m feeling the play completed shows Quad” and staff complaints. Tolton’s devotion took a very blessed to be standing at Christ Cathedral in Gar- TV se- Moving on St. Peter’s hard toll on his health and there portraying Augustus den Grove on Jan. 28 and ries. School, Tolton was he died at the age of 43. Tolton. At this point, to be now continues its nation- confirmed at age 16 andDespite incredible hard- able to go on the road, at wide tour to tell the inspir- graduated at 18. ships, Tolton remained true my age, and portray a rel- ing story of the remarkable As he sought to enroll to his calling of being a evant character in history Tolton. in a seminary, Tolton faced priest and his actions can and bring people closer to Coleman, like many “Some- countless rejections due to inspire people today to God, I think that’s impor- others, was initially un- thing that hap- his race. He was eventually fulfill their dreams, tant.noted This is definitely a aware of Tolton’s histori- pened over 100 accepted as a seminarian at Coleman. story that needs to be told.” cal role, but upon learning years ago, a the Propaganda in Rome “I speak to a lot of peo- more about him realized black man just and was later ordained a ple after the show – black, To learn more about that the priest’s journey trying to be- priest. Tolton returned to white, every race and na- “Tolton: From Slave to connects to current events come a priest and he was hit come back to be a priest in the U.S. and dedicated him- tionality – and they all say Priest,” visit stlukeproduc- in America. with racism and obstacles America and with the racial self to assisting the black that it is relevant, that they tions.com. D-4 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

CALL2 W ORSHIP! by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Religion Editor Miracle Christian Fellowship Church Mrs. Winnie Stringer presents “Moving Forward” on Feb. 2-4, at 7 p.m., at Ramada marked her 100th birthday Plaza LAX, 5250 W. El Segundo Blvd., in Hawthorne. Pastor with a joyous party on Jan. Solomon Akharamen is the guest preacher. Testimonies, anointing and prayers will be offered.. To learn more, call 25 arranged by Pastor Ro- (832) 486-9665. salynn K. Brookins and the members of Walker Tem- Mount Olive Lutheran Church ple AME Church in Los hosts “Community Sing featuring Melanie DeMore” on Feb. Angeles. 4, at 7 p.m., at 1343 Ocean Park Blvd., in Santa Monica. A With family and friends renowned vocalist and songwriter, DeMore’s music features African-American folk music, spirituals, traditional ballads joining the celebration, and her own original compositions. The suggested donation Stringer enjoyed lots of is $20. well wishes, gifts and a five-course meal at Walker Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California Temple where she has been meet on Feb. 5, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Xavier a member for 64 years. CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL Thompson, BMCLA president. Bishop Jawane Hilton of City Stringer served the church Winnie Stringer (seated, 3rd from right) poses with Pastor Rosalynn Brookins (stand- on the Hill Church will bring the message. To learn more, many years as an usher and ing, 4th from left), niece Dolores Jefferson (2nd from right) and other family members email [email protected]. singing in the choir. who came out to celebrate her 100th birthday on Jan. 25 at Walker Temple AME Church. Sharing her secret to a First United Methodist of Compton plans a Valentine Dinner-Dance-Concert on Feb. 10, at 6 long life, Stringer said, “I Stringer’s niece, Dolo- pretty all of the time.” selves, cooking and she’s p.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor never did smoke, I never res Jefferson, noted that her Also commenting in church every Sunday. Arnetha E. Inge. First’s United Methodist Men sponsor the did drink and I never kept aunt always tries to keep on Stringer’s indepen- “I just give God praise event. Eric Moore is UMM president. The donation is $35. late hours at night. I’m busy. “My aunt is a person dence, Brookins said, “I for allowing me to serve as For tickets, call (310) 639-0775. feeling fine. I’ve just beenthat loves to do things. She don’t know anyone who’s her shepherd. It’s a blessing Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship a happy-go-lucky person likes to shop, she enjoys reached 100 that’s still for me!” presents a Pre-Valentine’s Day Father-Daughter all of my life.” life and she likes to dress driving, caring for them- Worship Service on Feb. 11, at 11 a.m., at 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James K. McKnight. “In light of disturbing news of sexual harassment, all fathers and daughters are invited to worship together at this special service. Together, we will celebrate, give thanks to the Lord for each other and reaffirm or help restore this first, best example of loving, healthy, life-long, male-female Bishop Jawane Hilton, relationship,” he said. pastor (left), and Skirball Cultural Center and Beyond Baroque congregants of City on L.A.’s oldest literary arts organization, celebrate writer/ the Hill Church in Carson activist James Baldwin on Feb. 11, at 2 p.m., at 2701 N. held “Super Sunday” Sepulveda Blvd., in Los Angeles. Actress Alfre Woodard, on Jan. 25. The service actor Jussie Smollet and poet Robin Coste Lewis will featured a sermon by participate. On Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m., the Skirball and the Overseer Dr. Lisa Weah Gateway Educational Foundation will host “Passing the Torch—From Selma to Today, Lessons from Leaders of the (right) of New Bethlehem Civil Rights Movement.” Ambassador and minister Andrew Baptist Church in Young, Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr., and Dr. Clarence B. Jones Baltimore, Maryland and will share strategies to transform public policy today. For a video birthday salute to information and tickets, visit skirball.org. First Lady Shonta Hilton Email [email protected] and tell us about your church! (center). CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL

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