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VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBERSEPTEMBER 12 17,- 18, 2015 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO 25 $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over EightyYears TheYears Voice The ofVoice Our of Community Our Community Speaking Speaking for Itselffor Itself” THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018

The event was a 'thank you card' to the Los Angeles community for a rich history of support and growth together. The organization will continue to celebrate its 50th milestone throughout the year.

Special to the Sentinel Proclamations and reso- lutions were awarded to the The Brotherhood Cru- organization, including a sade, is a community orga- U.S. Congressional Records nization founded in 1968 Resolution from the 115th by civil rights activist Wal- Congress (House of Repre- ter Bremond. For 35 years, sentatives) Second Session businessman, publisher and by Congresswoman Karen civil rights activist Danny J. Bass, 37th Congressional Bakewell, Sr. led the Institu- District of California. tion and last week, Brother- Distinguished guests hood Crusade president and who attended the event in- CEO Charisse Bremond cluded: Weaver hosted a 50th Anni- CA State Senator Holly versary Community Thank Mitchell; You Event on Friday, June CA State Senator Steve 15, 2018 at the California CA State Assemblymember Science Center in Exposi- Reggie Jones-Sawyer; tion Park. civil rights advocate and The event was designed activist Danny J. Bakewell, to be a “thank you card” Sr.; for partners, donors, spon- SEIU 2015 President La- sors, elected officials and phonza Butler; volunteers for supporting United Domestic Work- Brotherhood Crusade pro- ers president, Doug Moore; grams and services. Over NBA Legend AC Green; Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Board Chairman of the Brotherhood Crusade and 700 attended the celebra- Actress Dawnn Lewis; Charisse Bremond - Weaver, President & CEO of the Brotherhood Crusade. tion, which included music, CBS sports director Jim food, historical exhibits and Hill; videos. Los Angeles County Dis- Special remarks were trict Attorney Jackie Lacey; given by CA State Senator City Councilmember Holly Mitchell, CA State Marqueece Harris-Dawson Assemblymember Reggie (District 8); Jones-Sawyer, president Dr. Robert Ross, The & CEO Charisse Bremond California Endowment. Weaver and board chairman An organization with Walter Bremond, Jr. Founder of the Brotherhood Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. {See BROTHERHOOD A-9} Crusade. PHOTOS BY MESIYAH MCGINNIS AND LEROY HAMILTON New LAPD Chief Shares His Policing Vision with South L.A. Black Leaders

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Continuing his meet- and-greets around the city, new LAPD Chief Michel Moore stopped by the L.A. Sentinel on June 19 and heard about the press- ing policing concerns from South Los Angeles African American community rep- resentatives. The gathering, con- FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA vened by Sentinel Execu- London Breed made history to become the first tive Publisher Danny J. African American woman mayor of San Francisco, Calif. Bakewell, Sr., included BRANDON I. BROOKS/L.A. SENTINEL heads of various organi- New LAPD Chief Michel Moore continues his tour around the city with a stop at By Stacy M. Brown conceded in what had been zations such as the Urban the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper to share his vision with community leaders. NNPA Newswire a razor-close race. League, NAACP, Commu- Breed, who had been nity Coalition, SEIU Local plans to resolve long-sim- the chief for only 17 days, ning as general manager London Breed has made appointed mayor last De- Hurricane Irma hits Florida 215, and the Brotherhood mering grievances concern- his 36+ years with the LAPD of the 13,000-member history, becoming the first cember following the Crusade. Despite diverse ing LAPD’s treatment of - including eight years as as- department. His schedule African American woman death of Mayor Ed Lee, missions, the groups were minorities. sistant chief - enables him so far involves sharing his elected mayor in San Fran- was forced out of the united in seeking Moore’s While Moore has been to hitting-the-ground-run- cisco after her opponent {See LAPD A-8} {See BREED A-8}

By aManda Scurlock boxrec.com. Sports Writer “The claim that we Sentinel newS Service filed against the state of Minority Boxing of- California requests dam- Councilmember Mar- ficials are filing a civil ages in the amount of queece Harris-Dawson is rights claim against the $100 million,” Sweeney extremely proud to rec- State Boxing Commis- said. “We believe that this ognize SOLAR Records sion alleging that they are is a multimillion dollar (Sound of Los Angeles conducting discrimina- lawsuit once the lawsuit Records) for their contri- tory practices. Three Hall is filed.” of Fame officials came Between the years forward to explain how 2013 to 2017, Caiz Sr. the Commission did not refereed 12 championship assign as many cham- fights in California and 22 pionship fights to them COURTESY OF THE SWEENEY FIRM championship fights out- PHOTO BY LEROY HAMILTON compared to their White Attorney John Sweeney side of California. Hedg- Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and a dozen other artists counterparts. is representing the three peth only did two cham- and executives from SOLAR records are honored by Raul Caiz Sr., Wayne boxing officials. pionship fights and four Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson as a part of Hedgpeth, and Raul Caiz outside in that time frame. African American Music Appreciation Month. Jr. are some of the offi- fights the three officials “What’s very disturb- cials that are represented were given in California ing to me about this situ- butions to music during The City Hall on Tuesday, June by attorney John E. Swee- compared to opportunities ation is the idea that the City of Los Angeles’s Afri- 19. ney, who has a long record they received in other states National Boxing Federa- can American Music Appre- The City of Los Ange- of representing civil rights and countries. The informa- tion asked for [Hedgpeth] ciation Month. This event les has been responsible issues. He observed the tion that he gathered can {See REFEREES A-8} www.lasentinel.net took place at Los Angeles {See SOLAR A-9} number of championship be found on the website A-2A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL BUSINESSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYTHURSDAY, JUNE 21, 9, 20182014

Special to the Sentinel students, primarily conser- vative philanthropic foun- Donna Nicol, associ- dations. She has presented ate professor and chair of her work at national events, Africana Studies, arrived and has published a variety at CSUDH in fall 2017. of articles in such publica- As a faculty member, she tions as Race, Ethnicity and teaches Comparative Eth- Education and Feminist nic and Global Societies. Teacher. As chair, Nicol is working Nicol is now exploring with her colleagues and the the dynamics of women of university administration to color teaching and working strengthen the program’s in academic administrative curriculum and bolster its positions in higher educa- presence on campus and in tion, and the unique ways the region. they wrestle with “cultural- A fourth-generation identity taxation,” which “Comptonite,” Nicol’s deep she says affects their suc- local roots and unique up- cess on campus as well as bringing in a community- their personal lives. focused family has had a Nicol sat down with profound effect on her as CSUDH Campus News a researcher and educator. Center to discuss her She briefly left South uniqueLos Compton upbring- Angeles for Ohio State Uni- ing, her latest research, and versity where she earned a her perspectives regarding Ph.D. in Social and Cul- the African American expe- COURTESY PHOTO tural Foundations of Edu- rience in higher education. Donna Nicol, associate professor and chair of Africana Studies at CSU Dominguez Hills. cation with a specialization Q: To get started, can in African American higher you tell me about your up- educational history, and a bringing in Compton, and the opportunity to go to culturally raised Black and the work and impact of Dr. support they need. One of minor in African American a little about how it influ- college. My great-grand- Filipino, but very much Claudia Hampton, the first the reasons I was brought Studies in 2007. ences you as an educator? father was a doctor, so he steeped in Black culture African American trustee in as chair at this university Prior to coming to A: My family moved had “cultural capital,” and and history. My teaching, in the CSU and the firstis I know the CSU system, CSUDH, Nicol was the to Compton because it was taught my grandmother in part, is influenced by woman to ever chair a ma- and I know the language of first woman of colorone toof be the few places in Los how to prepare for college; the local activism that I did jor university board in the the administration. What promoted and tenured in Angeles at the time that al- who passed it on to my as a child with my grand- United States. also attracted me to the Women’s Studies at CSU lowed African Americans to mother; who passed it on mother. I talk about iden- Q: Can you share why position was the opportu- Fullerton. She joined the buy homes. Coming from a to me. tity in terms of race, in- you left administration nity to broaden my work faculty ranks at Fullerton military background—my My grandmother was formed by discussions on work to go back to teach- regarding race, which has after spending nearly a great-grandfather was as an half Filipino, but wanted class and gender and how ing over a decade ago? allowed me to expand upon decade working in higher Army doctor during World others to also identify her these identities shape how A: Being a faculty my previous work on the education administration, a War I—my great-grandpar- as a black woman. She we interact with the world member is the first jobhistory to of African Ameri- nontraditional career path ents didn’t want to go back was a co-founder of the and region that we live in. give me the warm fuzzies. cans in higher education, that she believes gives her to the South with mixed- Office for Black- Com Sidebar: Donna Nicol I wanted to interact more and to continue my work a unique perspective on the race kids (Filipino and munity Development. is working on her first bookwith students again, and regarding African Ameri- ethos of public education, Black). After World War II, They created the “Blackfirst Woman food on Board: to experience more intel- can women as faculty and and an advantage as an aca- they moved to California co-op in Watts after the Trustee Claudia Hampton lectual stimulation through academic leaders. demic chair. as did my paternal grand- Watts Rebellion. She also and the Rise and Fall of research. It’s been great Q: What are some of Much of Nicol’s past parents who also moved worked for the Compton Affirmative Action in becausethe I love teaching, your plans for the Africana research has focused on to Compton to avoid ra- Bulletin newspaper, and California State Univer- especially here at Domin- Studies program? the role that political forces cial segregation in the Jim we were very connected to sity System, 1974-1994,” guez Hills. This university A: The program hasn’t outside a university have on Crow South. We were one Compton politics and the which will be the firstdoes an excellent job of {See NICOL A-15} African American college of the few families that had neighborhood. So I was monograph that chronicles giving students of color the

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Wayne State University, where he studied and re- ceived a bachelor’s de- gree in nutrition and food science. He subsequently completed the Summer Venture and Management Program at Harvard Busi- ness School. “The whole entrepre- neurship thing came from curiosity,” Makki said. “I saw an issue and I thought, ‘how can I tackle this’. It started off with conversations and trying to understand what the issue was. We went to the us- ers and that’s when things started leaking out. “We started doing our research and in about ten weeks [from launching], we quadrupled the amount of the department’s online Twenty -five- year -old Abess Makki wants his technology to help mitigate water crises around the world. COURTESY PHOTO users.” Makki and his team continually apply upgrades By Jennifer Bihm tus using The Detroit Water after it became the largest munication rather than sights website. to the web app, keeping it Contributing Writer and Sewage Department’s city to file for bankruptcy an inability to pay. Makki As a student within easy to use and manage. customer care portal via in U.S. history. News re- said that when he and his the NSWA, Makki helped He doesn’t go into what Twenty-five-year-old Amazon’s Alexa. Makki told ports from that area at the partners, Nathan Christie, build gravity water sys- he does with a monetary Abess Makki has a vested in- the Sentinel in a recent inter- time indicated that debts COO and Alan Tower, tem for 100 homes in El mindset however, because terest in creating better rela- view that since then, millions associated with water lead developer; launched Retiro, Honduras. he finds it better to focus tionships between city gov- of dollars in bills have been bonds came to over $5 the app in August 2014, “From that, I received on what makes his product ernments and their residents. paid, creating a “win-win” million, something that the city received over $2 all kinds of recognition,” more useful. It’s not money per se, he situation for both the city was a large contributor to million from about 4000 Makki recalled. “When something is says, but more so altruistic in and water customers. the filing. A crackdown customers. “I got a letter in the useful, people will use it,” promoting a streamlined way Makki’s technology runs aimed at customers ow- They are aiming to mail from President he said. for residents to pay munici- the portal, allowing cus- ing more than $150 began take their technology [Barack] Obama. That Makki holds a fel- pal expenses and for cities tomers to register accounts; that March with the dis- global they said, hoping was a shock because that lowship at the Gerald R. to receive them. That helps make or schedule payments; engagement of “at least” to help in the mitigation was someone I looked up Ford School of Public everybody, said the creator use a guest pay feature; 15,000 customers, report- of water crises around the to in 2008, when he was Policy at the University of CityInsights, an app that monitor payment and ac- ed theatlantic.com. world. running. He had a funny of Michigan, a competi- PHOTO TODD GRAY gives Detroit residents an count history; view and track Outlets reported that Makki is the co found- name like me. And, he tively awarded fellowship easier option for paying their water usage; and arrange a shut offs often came with- er of the National Stu- won. received by only three in- water bills. payment plan. This helps out formal notice. But lo- dent Water Association “So, when I got that, I coming master’s students The idea came to Makki, cities collect more revenue cal government officials (NSWA), a non-profit thatthought, ‘I can do bigger each year. Fellows, fund- who grew up in the motor by improving communica- at the time said that more raises awareness of the things’. I can really have ed by the David Bohnett city, about four years ago tion with their customers. than half of Detroit’s resi- global water crisis and an impact on my commu- Foundation, receive two when local government be- It also helps both parties by dents responded to the “provides water access as- nity… That’s how Detroit years tuition support and a gan a massive water shut off promoting better consumer shut offs with immedi- sistance to disadvantaged started.” funded internship with the due to unpaid bills. With his habits, Makki said. ate payment, pointing to communities in some of The idea for the app mayor working directly technology, customers can Detroit began facing wa- perhaps at least for some, the poorest nations,” ac- came to Makki the same with a group executive on keep abreast of their bill sta- ter problems in 2014, a year an issue with poor com- cording to the CityIn- year he graduated from public policy priorities. THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-4

really not the first thing youalways knew that you were years and has continued that we see when we leave push. We have a lot of ac- an outsider. My mom al- to grow in size. Page went the studio we offer them a countants and nurses. They ways told me, ‘never feel from training four students compliment.” Page goes on don’t really focus on enter- like an outsider, feel like an to training 24 students and to say that a lot of her stu- tainment,” said Page. overachiever. Go past and counting. During the dance dents spend a night at her Although Page came beyond their skill.’” classes, which are taught home. from a large family, her Page would carry the in French, Page teaches Project 18Fourty has mother and father did what lessons her mother instilled the girls ballet terminol- had the opportunity to per- they could to invest in her in her throughout her dance ogy to better equip them form at places like the Los dance lessons. As the years career and later incorporate with the tools they need to Angeles City Council for went by, Page went on to them into her classes as a confidently walk into any Council President Herb perfect her craft by travel- dance instructor. audition around the world. Wesson and at a showcase ing around the world to Creating The Dance Page also incorporates in Beverly Hills. Howev- train in private dance stu- Studio self-esteem and life lessons er, their most memorable dios with the best of the Prior to having her own into her classes. One of the experience was perform- ways she executes that is ing at Disneyland. Project through what she calls, sis- 18Fourty was the first all ter circle. African American dance “We all stand in a cir- group to perform main- ALL COURTESY PHOTOS cle and hold hands and go stream at the theme park. Project 18Fourty dance studio founder, Tahira Aliya one-by-one giving each The following day, the Page. other a true compliment. Project 18Fourty was in- Some days they are about vited back to perform their

By KimBerlee BucK Association of Sports Med- Staff Writer icine makes her a force to be reckoned with and a Tahira Aliya Page is an qualified dance instructor. international dancer who Entering the World of uses her passion for dance Dance as a means to give back to At a young age, Page, her community, West Los decided to become a danc- Angeles/ Little Ethiopia. er after being exposed to With 32 years of experi- one ballet lesson she at- ence as a dancer, having tended with a childhood Tahira Aliya teaches young Black and Brown girls the trained in private dance friend. After her first class,art of ballet. studios in California, - Euher instructor spoke to her rope, and South America, mother, and told her that best. studio, Page taught dance Page now dedicates her Page had a natural gift. Here’s what Page had lessons in her house. The time to mentoring, volun- However, growing up in an to say about her past en- idea to start her own studio teering, and teaching dance Islamic household with 14 counters and experience as came to her after her son’s lessons to young girls of siblings, eight girls and six an African American ballet friends sisters saw Page color in her dance studio, boys, (Page is the youngest dancer. conditioning and asked her Project 18Fourty. of a total of 15 children) “[Growing up] I ex- to teach them. Page is one of the few her career choice was a bit pressed to my mom that “That was literally the African American, Rus- surprising. I didn’t like looking - diflight bulb moment [when sian trained ballerinas in “[Growing up] my ferent. Sometimes we had I said to myself] ‘I don’t the city. According to Page, mom was my inspiration. to wear clip on hair so want to be the only African Tahira Aliya tells young women, “dance is in your it takes about a minimum She used to be an ice skaterthat we could all look- uniAmerican Russian trained heart, it’s in your soul.” of five hours of training a and she gave up her ice form. Just imagine danc- ballerina in this area.’ I week as a child to master skating career to have 15 ing and having to worry think that is an insult to oura person’s technique and choreography on the main the conditioning for Rus- children. My dad, he was about your ponytail falling culture, there are a lot of other days they are about stage at Disneyland. sian style ballet. That alone a journalist. He worked for off,” said Page. “Now bal- kids who have unbelievable a person’s character,” she "The goal [of Project combined with her educa- the Final Call Newspaper, let has changed with Misty natural talent and I was one said. “For me, that’s one 18Fourty] is to introduce tion in performance en- formally known as Mu- Copeland and Debbie Al- of those kids,” she said. of things that bonds us. art to those who would hancement and corrective hammad Speaks. In an Is- len, but when I was a kid, To date, Project 18Four- Then when we break the {PROJECT18FOURTY A-15} exercise from the National lamic household, [dance] is there was a time when you ty has been open seven circle, the first person

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-5 Author and Coach: ‘Happiness is a Lifestyle’

BY JENNIFER BIHM then recommended Lithium. a genuineness that allows make more. When change is Contributing Writer All I heard was lobotomy. I individuals and leaders to thrust upon you, it is never said, ‘no way!’ I declined the be extraordinary.” Through an ending; it is always the “Happiness is a lifestyle, Lithium and got off of the study and research, she beginning to the next phase not a destination,” says Prozac and decided to under- said, she has developed of your life growth. Show Leslie Pogue, founder of the- stand what it meant to have techniques that people can up and you will always habitofhappy.com, a compa- Anxiety Panic Disorder with use for more effective com- win!” ny dedicated to helping indi- Depression.” munication, focused and Pogue talked about some viduals reach higher levels “Sometimes medication measurable goal planning of the life choices that led of potential. Pogue recently is needed in the beginning and coping mechanisms her down a dark path. hosted a live event here in but it does not and should during change. Those tech- “[For instance] I chose the Southland, (North Holly- not be a life sentence. You niques Pogue explained, my second husband with my wood specifically), during are allowed to ask your doc- include a specific series of eyes open but, unbeknownst which attendees participated tor for an exit plan,” she said. five actions one can take to to me, I was not in an emo- in an open discussion about Pogue is the author of promote happiness in his/ tional place to make a logical the effects of antidepres- “28 Days to Happy,” a guide her own life. decision,” she said. sants. The event titled, of sorts, to deeper self dis- Making up the acronym “I thought I was so clear “Prozac, Lithium, and covery, a tool that she HAPPY (in the Habit of that I was even able to con- Zoloft, oh my! Get a Med- believes is a large factor in HAPPY title), the actions vince other people that sell- ication Exit Plan,” was for mental health, and “The Pos- are: ing everything I own and the purpose of informing itive Side of the Bad Stuff.” • Hear your truth moving to Wisconsin to patients on how to get off “‘28 Days to Happy’ is a • Acknowledge your marry a red-headed Mexican psychiatric medication, find- daily guide to walk you feelings that I met online only two ing out the root cause of through acknowledging and • Permission to feel bet- months prior was a good mental illness and dealing accepting the truth about ter idea. I had people high fiv- with it in a healthy pill-free what’s really going on in • Purge the past ing and applauding my way. your world,” Pogue ex- • Yield to your new life – courage. What they should “When I was first diag- plained, The You Renewed! have been saying is, ‘get the nosed with Anxiety Panic “…to forgive yourself Those interested in her rope, we are gonna hog tie Disorder and Depression, I and others for the wrongs work can visit Pogue’s blog, you because you are crazy was prescribed Prozac,” you feel have been done to at thehabitofhappy. com and clearly a danger to your- you; and ultimately to identi- where she talks about mental self and others!’ Pogue said. PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER “Even though I did fy and celebrate the happi- Leslie Pogue illness, taking control of “No one makes a choice everything that I was asked ness that is always there no one’s life and financial with the expectation of fail- to do, my doctors kept matter what comes your acknowledge the reality of enough to move on to the health. In one of her blogs, ure. That would be ridicu- increasing my dosage and way. This book will help you your life and be OK with it next step.” she talks about coping with lous. We always look for the Meanwhile, “Positive change, a subject of one of win. When it goes south, we Side” is a collection of her training courses. Here, are thrown and ask, ‘why Pogue’s blogs written over the life coach lets people in me?’especially, if this seems Medical Community Remembers the last few years. on her secret: to be the pattern. Just know “It speaks primarily to “When change is thrust that you have to look deeper. the personal soft skills that upon you in the skin of a lay- Every choice is not going to Dr. Ezra C. Davidson we all manage every day off, divorce, or for some of be a winner but, it is vital to from joy to grief to who us, an elected president, we know who you are in that cares to self-care. It will need to focus on the plans moment. The “H” in give you a guide to make we already have in place,” HAPPY represents ‘hear sense of the things in your Pogue explains. your truth.’ Until you are life and find your positive “Focus on all the things honest with yourself about side of the bad stuff,” she you have control over and where you really are and said. choose how you want it to how you really feel about the Pogue also works as a play out. When I got laid things in your life, you will speaker and a life coach, off, I started a business, continue to make plans on a sharing what she describes when I got divorced, I false positive that can only as her “transformative five remarried, when I lost all my end badly because it is not step process that uncovers money, I found a way to your true reality…”

SENTINEL FILE PHOTO Dr. Ezra C. Davidson receives the Miller-Lawrence Medical & Dental Society Trailblazer Award in 2012.

BY JENNIFER BIHM the area of blood and blood Stem Cell Research. He Contributing Writer disorders.” was a member of the Coun- Savage could have said cil on Graduate Medical Earlier this year, Amer- more, a lot more. Davidson. Education (COGME) and ica’s medical community, His major organizational past-chair of the Board of particularly those in the responsibilities have in- Directors for the California area of obstetrics and gyne- cluded: president, Ameri- Wellness Foundation. Until cology, mourned the death can College of Obstetri- recently, he was a member of one of their own, Dr. cians and Gynecologists, of the Board of Directors of Ezra C. Davidson. He died Los Angeles Obstetrical Blue Shield of California. in March, but long time and Gynecological Society; He has been elected to the friend and fellow physician chairman, Obstetrical and National Black College Dr. Edward Savage Jr. Gynecological Assembly of Alumni Hall of Fame, Fel- wants to make sure his Southern California; chair- lowship ad eundem, Royal legacy remains upright. man, Section of Obstetrics College of Obstetricians Savage spoke to the Sen- and Gynecology National and Gynecologists, and the tinel recently, about how Medical Association (NMA); Institute of Medicine, Davidson’s contributions to chair, Board of Trustees, National Academy of Sci- the medical community NMA; president of the ences. were history making as an Association Professors of Upon his death, his col- African American doctor in Gynecology and Obstetrics; leagues at ACOG released his field. president, Golden State the following statement: “He started with a bach- Medical Association (Chap- “The ACOG communi- elor’s degree from More- ter, NMA); president, North ty is deeply saddened to house and a medical degree American Society for Pedi- learn of the passing of Dr. from Meharry Medical atric and Adolescent Gyne- Ezra Davidson, a dedicated College,” Savage told the cology; co-chair board of physician who devoted his Sentinel in a recent inter- directors, National Adviso- life to the ob-gyn specialty view. ry Board on Ethics in and the health of women. “He joined the Air Reproduction (NABER); Dr.Davidsonservedas Force after that and was and most recently, president ACOG president from placed in its Department of of the Association of Aca- 1990–91 and led the organ- Obstetrics and Gynecolo- demic Minority Physicians. ization in many achieve- gy…” Davidson chaired the ments, including securing Davidson, he said, had Secretary’s Advisory Com- site funding for the Nation- difficulty obtaining a resi- mittee on Infant Mortality al Fetal-Infant Mortality dency in the field post mil- (US Department of Health Review Program and the itary, since most of the and Human Services) and publication of ACOG’s patients were White. the Advisory Committee prenatal book for patients, “Thoseweresomeof for Reproductive Health ACOG Guide to Planning the toughest programs [for Drugs of the Food and for Pregnancy, Birth and blacks] to get into,” said Drug Administration Beyond. As a leader in Savage. (FDA). He served on the obstetrics and gynecology, “He did get into the National Institutes of Dr. Davidson blazed a trail Harlem Hospital in New Health (NIH) Advisory for African American doc- York, which is affiliated Committee to the Director tors to succeed in the med- with Columbia University. and the Advisory Commit- ical profession…” [And], he became one of tee on Clinical Research. “Dr. Davidson is impor- the world experts on coagu- He also co-chaired the tant for a number of rea- lation and blood clotting. NIH Work Group to Devel- sons,” Savage said. For a short while, he was op Guidelines for Federal “He did a number of involved in making major Funding for Human things for African Ameri- decisions at the hospital in Embryonic Pluripotent cans.” A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 16, 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

In the tradition of our the heavens in June. It is the is a battleline for all of us”. School of African Ameri- throne of the American em- ancestors of ancient Egypt, way of our honored ances- So, I greet you each can Culture. But you also pire, arming and emulating who wrote letters to loved tors, to celebrate life, mark morning, as we have done taught advocacy, member- his client and allied oppres- ones who had passed from death, and find uplifting, since the Sixties, saying ship classes, concerning the sor countries, seeking secu- earth and ascended into the useful and enduring mean- subalkheri, peace in the history, goals and practices rity behind high walls, the heavens, I again write you ing extracted from both of morning, but realizing of our organization Us, its brutal occupation and plun- Limbiko Tembo, beloved these cycles of life. Thus, always that the work of role in the liberation move- der of other peoples’ lands, sister and sacred friend. Let sometimes I write in May, peace is still unfinished,ment and its philosophy of and the merciless corralling it be said countless times, but mostly in June, having for it is tied to the struggle life and struggle, Kawaida. and killing of adults and you live in our lives, in the experienced both sets of for freedom, justice and And you participated in children by various tech- good we share, the work emotions, although I, we, security from systemic vio- many demonstrations and nological, bureaucratic and we do and the struggles we feel both sets of emotions lence of every kind. Thus, countless meetings for jus- standard bloodletting and wage. Especially in times in varying degrees at the we also declare each and tice; peace in the world; a life-depriving ways. like these of increased tur- celebration of your birth DR. MAULANA KARENGA every day “It’s a good day living wage; equity and Again, there is no let moil, tension and oppres- and the marking of your to struggle.” So, Tiamoyo, excellence in education; up or relief from the sights sion, our love and memory transition and ascension. Chimbuko, the advocates and freedom and justice for and sounds of suffering in of you remind us of the In May the happiness of ing chameleon colors. And and I send you Limbiko, Africa, Haiti, Palestine and this country and around good in the world and our knowing and loving you are because White supremacy warm greetings of solidar- all the struggling peoples of the world and therefore, obligation and commitment dominant, but the sadness has not changed except in ity and struggle, then, you the world. And the struggle there can be no let up, lax- to increase and sustain it. of your absence inevitably outward colors and forms, the reluctant soldier, who continues, and I, we, are ity or loss of heart in our It brings us peace and joy; knocks at the door and en- we, the oppressed, cannot wanted to just teach, share missing you in the middle righteous and relentless lifts us up and reminds and ters, even if for only a short become lax or walk away goodness, love, and live a of the raging madness and struggle. It was among the reassures us of the need, while and a soft whisper. from the battlefield until good life. You never saw the righteous movement first things I told you when righteousness and victory And in June, the missing is the struggle is won. And as yourself as fully a Simba of forward. Your spirit re- we met about the lessons of our struggle. May you greater although Kawaida Min. Malcolm taught us, Us, an all-seasons soldier, mains here with us, but oh, of history and the obliga- and all the ancestors guide and ancestral custom in- we must not be fooled by but you waged the struggle if we could right now in tion and eventual victory of and guard us in the work sist on our focusing on the outward appearances, me- with us anyhow, realizing this surrounded but defiantour struggle. But there were we do and the struggle we positive, on what was given dia manipulation and other that education itself is a space, hear your voice, ad- also other things we talked wage of which you are so and shared, not what was such seductive words and battle ground and every vice and laughter, and em- about and shared about much a part. May you all lost or left undone. But, I, ways of achieving compli- school or place of learning brace you! love and life in the times of be pleased with our humble we, find ourselves not as ance and submission. For is a site of struggle over You probably know this turmoil and tension and un- and audacious efforts. May grounded in the teachings Malcolm says, if we face ideas, policies, practices, already, but I tell you just relenting oppression. It was we meet again in the sa- as we might want to be the unadorned and undis- representation and power. to share with you as we al- about creating free space in cred land of our ancestors, concerning this acquired guised reality and truth of Indeed, it is Us who taught ways did, and to be uplifted the midst of the war zone, Africa. And may we again and disciplined strength. it, we are not beneficiaries, as early as the 60s that the and reinforced by it. Per- bringing and offering peace embrace and exchange And so, we console our- but rather “victims of (this) key battle we are fighting is haps, more so than when to each other and shaping goodness in love and joy selves in our recurrent sad- democracy” which he as- the battle for the hearts and you were everyday with us, and sharing beauty in spite throughout eternity. Hotep. ness with the comforting serts is “nothing by dis- minds of our people, and things seem to be spinning of the ugliness in other Ase. Heri. truth that the constant pain guised hypocrisy”. Indeed, that if we lose this battle, out of control. The world is places. It was in the end, we Homage to you, Lim- of missing loved ones is he taught that in spite of our we can’t hope to win any marked by increasing tur- said, all about love, love of biko Tembo, beautiful, not only evidence of our constant search and strug- other. moil and tension; and the each other and our people Black and radiant spirit; enduring love, but also a gle for freedom, justice, Clearly, you realized country is adrift and seem- and about, as our Kiapo lady with a rainbow of poignant reminder of their equity, security and peace, and responded effectively ingly drowning in a sea of says, struggling “to bring kente cloth in your hand; value to us and the sense of we live in a war zone and to this lived reality as a sordid and senseless ideas into being a new world, spirit sunshine, warming loss we will always feel, if “wherever a Black person public-school teacher and and actions, bringing great a world in which we, our our world with the mem- what we declare and claim is is a battleline.” There- certainly as teacher, vice harm to the oppressed many children and our people can ory of your smile and the is true and real. fore, he concludes, regard- principal and principal of for the greed and “good” live, love and create freely decades of good you gave Limbiko, I write you less of the city or section of the school that now bears of the favored few. Also, and stand and walk in a and shared with me and us. this letter from the battle- the country we live in, we your name in honor of there is an orange-colored warmer sun.” And we have Like all our special events front, in the belly of the “are living in a country that you, the Limbiko Tembo pretender on the crumbling {See KARENGA A-8} of remembering and raising beast of a resurgent White up for you during these two supremacy. Since your tran- • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY months of May and June, it sition and ascension, there is again always to celebrate has been no let up in the your coming into being on oppression of our people, earth in May and to mark even though it comes with your rising in radiance in various outwardly chang-

the los aNgeles seNtiNel “If Black Lives Mat- is academic failure and in- African American adult ter, why do they kill each cludes dressing, talking, males are, for the most other?” Why is violence behavior and even “walk- part, spectators of the tragic more the rule than the ex- ing Black.” It also involves scenario engulfing many ception? Why more and the ability to “waste” (hurt of its youth. Adults of ev- DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. more gangs and drugs? or even kill) an adversary. ery socio-economic level Executive Publisher / CEO Why is life no longer sa- Such hardened, misguided commiserate over esca- JENNIFER J. THOMAS cred? “pride and respect” con- lating crime and violence Publisher These questions are spicuously rejects societal among youth, but for rea- KENNETH R. THOMAS Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) posed by many people, mores. sons known and obscure, RUTH WASHINGTON including African Ameri- An especially vexing these same adults do not Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) cans, who cannot get be- LARRY AUBRY question is why so many take a meaningful role in COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. yond the perceived ‘totally Black youth are vulnerable alleviating the problems Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) dysfunctional” behavior of to such destructive coping confronting their children. PAMELA A. BAKEWELL Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer young Black males in in- The underlying social, eco- mechanisms. Denouncing Fundamentally, of course, DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. ner cities across this coun- nomic and political factors educational achievement problems confronting the Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff try. must be understood, not to as “acting White,” for ex- youth are substantially the BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL With disturbing pre- absolve them of responsi- ample, must be understood same as those confronting Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) dictability, mainstream bility for criminal behavior, within a much broader con- Black adults. It follows media reports on African but to better understand the text. that many of the latter ei- BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor American youth violence broader implications, for Schools tell “unruly” ther deny or minimize the Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising and killing as though they Black youth and society. youth to work hard, behave systemic barriers that affect are genetically prone to Social, political, psycho- themselves, respect others’ their own lives. ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ Circulation/Distribution violence. Of course that’s logical and economic com- rights, obey the law and Although many African nonsense. Actually, except plexities are interrelated they will be successful. American youth are dis- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production Designer/Staff Writer for the most sensational and must be treated as such. These young people’s life proportionately involved in E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer cases, their behavior is not The self-image of large experiences suggest some- violent crime, as a group, news and the media makes numbers of inner-city thing far different. They they are not psychologi- AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer little, if any reference con- Black youth is severely may be as intelligent as cally ill, as many believe. JENNIFER BIHM, Contributing Writer cerning the causal factors damaged at an early age. any others, but know they Considering the enormous BRIAN CARTER, Contributing Writer for such behavior. Blacks, Their attitudes and behav- are neither valued nor re- stress they experience con- KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer especially, should under- ior reflect a battle with con- spected. Early in life, they stantly, it’s a wonder most CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising stand that the silence of ditions and problems for learn that they are treated inner city Black children their leaders, politicians, which they are not respon- differently and discover manage to adjust and sur- BERNARD LLOYD, Advertising especially, contributes to sible. Conditioned inferior- things don’t work out for vive reasonably well. But IRIS STANDFORD, Classified the violence and killings. ity becomes a vicious norm them even if they follow all the price is high. As men- NatioNal advertisiNg represeNtative: In 2015, following several with personal pride at a of the rules. tioned, these youth are Amalgamated Publishers years of reduced violent premium because so many Sadly, students achiev- victims of a dispassionate 45 W. 45th St. , New York, NY 10036 (212) 869-5220 - and - crimes, the Los Angeles Black youth must deal with ing academically and ac- world and are often blamed 2400 S. 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• ARDENA JOY CLARK • • DR. ELIZABETH V. PRIMAS • Program Manager for NNPA ESSA, Public Awareness Campaign ‘Free Thought,’ Opinion, Foolishness and Valid Parental Engagement Ideas Navigating Change Secret to What do you believe? with Einstein’s theory, Why do you believe what however we can make you believe? Perhaps most observations of our own importantly, how do you and observe the effects of Academic Success test the validity of the ideas those ideas on society. We The National Family relatable ways that encour- that you have come to can put these ideas to the Engagement Summit of age feed-back and input at believe? test by observing their 2018 was held in Rich- every level of implementa- In today’s world, tech- effect on people. mond, Va. Throughout the tion. Some non-traditional nology has made it easy for Let’s conduct a quick summit, multiple opportu- communication strategies everyone to share their thought experiment. Choose nities were provided for include social media use, e- ideas and opinions. I think any idea, theory or philoso- attendees to interact with newsletters, and short sur- most of us would agree that phy policy or opinion to some of the nation’s lead- veys. Administrators and dialogue is a great thing as test in your mind. I’ll wait ing experts in parent and teachers are encouraged to it gives us an opportunity to Ardena Joy Clark :). Ok, now let’s ask our- family engagement. Partic- schedule meetings that consider perspectives dif- selves a series of questions. ipants came from near and accommodate parents with ferent from our own and effects on the physical uni- How does this asserted idea far. Over 300 teachers, par- different hours of availabil- possibly learn something. verse to test the theory. If affect other people? Does it ents, administrators, and ity. Historically, this delibera- Einstein was right (Edding- increase knowledge? Does community activists partic- FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA ESSA does not dictate Dr. Elizabeth Primas says tion process has been ton thought) then the pres- it empower people? It is ipated, presented, net- the ways in which schools that ESSA places increased essential in ushering in ence of the sun (and it’s something that uses and worked, taught and learned are required to engage par- progress and positive gravitation” had the power takes advantage of people? priority on parental strategies to increase fami- engagement and requires ents. However, educators changes. However, being to “bend” the light of the Does it improve the quality ly engagement. One pre- should recognize the cru- confronted with an idea dif- surrounding stars and there of people’s lives including states to provide innova- senter described the differ- tive strategies to incorpo- cial role parental partner- ferent from our own often was no better way to test a standard of living? Does ence between involvement rate parental and family ships play in preparing stu- puts us in a vulnerable this than during an eclipse it promote fraternity or pro- and engagement as the engagement into a school’s dents for college and position. Challenges to our which would darken the mote confusion? Is it uplift- level of commitment, stat- decision-making. careers. worldview is like a chal- sky during the day, allow- ing to the human spirit or ing, “It’s like you’ve got a This summer, the lenge to our identity and ing starlight to be visible degrading? Are there ex- ring on it! You’re not just requiring almost, constant National Newspaper Pub- even considering a differ- and then compared to pic- amples of when the same or passively attending a few supervision that parents lishers Association will ent perspective can be tures if the same stars at similar ideas were prac- parent-teacher meetings, breathe a sigh of relief host its second National scary and make us feel night, without the presence ticed in history? What hap- but you’re planning, mak- when their children gain Black Parents’ Town Hall uncomfortable. We may of the sun. As it turned out pened then? I think you get ing decisions, running for newfound independence. Meeting on Educational feel that our intuition is they were both right and the drift by now. the school board and However, these are the Excellence. The conversa- strong but still be without the experiment conducted I’m currently of the more.” times when our children tion on parent engagement any definitive facts to make produced the desired opinion that very few The Every Student Suc- require increased attention, will continue at the Gethse- our case. results. The existence of things in this world are ceeds Act (ESSA), speaks specifically our young mane Community Fellow- In the scientific world, the principle of Relativity either “Black” or “White” specifically to parent and Black males. There is sig- ship Church on Tuesday, when a new idea (hypothe- was officially outside of the and answers to these ques- family engagement. Data nificant data to show a cor- June 26, from 6pm – 9pm sis) is introduced, it isn’t realm of opinion and now a tions are sure to be varied highlighted examples of relation between K-12 ETS. This event will be simply debated until the fact. and fall into different spec- the successful impact par- completion, literacy, and livestreamed and for the person with the most ener- We seldom think of trums, both “negative” and ents can have when they adulthood incarceration. first time, NNPA ESSA will gy, influence, and loudest principles of social organi- “positive” however, by uti- are present in their child’s The NAACP reported that host two viewing rooms in mouth wins. The new idea zation, history or philoso- lizing this method the school. One presenter African Americans are California—one in Los is subject to real scrutiny in phy in a scientific way but answers will be factual and pointed out that, “Parents incarcerated at more than Angeles, and the other in the form of experimenta- I believe that is a mistake provide a substantive foun- tend to be extremely five times the rate of San Francisco. If you are tion. Einstein’s relativity that will soon be corrected dation for having an in- involved with students in Whites and, nationwide, not able to join us in Nor- theory and the intuitive in civilization. I believe formed discussion. A dis- the early elementary African American children folk, Va., you should cer- thought objects he carried that we can subject opin- cussion that hopefully turns grades. They bring them to represent 32 percent of tainly make your way to the out were correct but it was ions and ideas in all of into action that will have a school, speak with the children who are arrested. viewing rooms in Califor- crucial that astrophysicist these areas to a standard of positive effect in this teacher frequently, and are Blacks make up just 13 per- nia or join the livestream Eddington (Einsteins con- scientific scrutiny that will world. more likely to volunteer for cent of the U.S. population. online. temporary) was willing to inform us and prove the Ardena Joy Clark is an field trips, classroom activ- Patterns, such as, absen- Participants who pre- put it to the test. Eddington validity or invalidity of American activist, writer, ities, and attend parent- teeism, delinquent behav- register and are present in traveled to Principe, Africa any idea. We may not be award winning recording teacher meetings.” Howev- ior, and academic apathy, either location are eligible to run the experiment to able to take opinions and artist, former elected offi- er, around the third grade, correlate with high suspen- to win grand prizes. Regis- validate Einstein's theories personal beliefs and photo- cial and author of “The Art parents start to reduce their sion rates and subsequent ter today by visiting about spacetime, using graph them during an of Choosing Joy; A Script involvement. They attend incarceration. www.nnpa.org/essa/events. observation of actual eclipse, as Eddington did in the Making of My Life.” fewer meetings, volunteer ESSA places increased Dr. Elizabeth Primas is for field-trips and other priority on parental an educator, who spent events less, and seldom engagement and requires more than 40 years work- • FAITH PETRIE • spend time in the building. states to provide innovative ing towards improving edu- In some cases, they may strategies to incorporate cation for children of have only met the teacher parental and family en- diverse ethnicities and just once. gagement into a school’s backgrounds. Dr. Primas is XXXTentacion Still Had When students reach decision-making, and plan- the program manager for third grade and began to ning. ESSA stresses two- the NNPA’s Every Student socialize more independ- way communication. This Succeeds Act Public Room to Grow ently with friends, parent requires teachers, and ad- Awareness Campaign. Fol- engagement often wanes. ministrators to reach out to low Dr. Primas on Twitter It’s not surprising that after parents in clear, concise, @elizabethprimas. On Monday, June 18, the phrase “past mistakes” 20-year-old rapper trump the mistake that was XXXTentacion was shot committed? people will not support said ostracized for whatever was on his Instagram story, and killed in Florida after Something that has person in whatever future “bad” thing he did? Now, a multicolored background an apparent robbery-gone- become seemingly un- projects they have I’m not saying they should that read, “planning a char- wrong. avoidable in recent times is approaching. In a way it’s a have treated Onfroy like a ity event for this weekend Fans and celebrities “cancel culture.” To put it common-man’s blacklist- dog who tore up your [in] Florida!” alike took to social media simply, “cancel culture” is ing. favorite pair of slippers and This small act definitely to express their condo- when people who have But the issue with can- cooed, “You did a bad wouldn’t right the many lences and the feeling of done or said something celling someone is this: thing.” But Onfroy did wrongs he had done in his loss they felt as a result of either recently or in the past How can the person grow have time to grow. past but it was a step in the the young rapper’s death. get “canceled” meaning when they are now being One of his last updates right direction. Born Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, he seemed to be Faith Petrie going upwards in terms of David G. Brown Editorial Cartoon his career. His debut studio To some, Onfroy was a album “17” reached num- monster and in their eyes, ber two on the Billboard his actions overshadowed 200. Onfroy’s sophomore him even in death. and final album “?” When the news broke reached number one on the of his death, there were Billboard 200. His single heartbroken fans flooding from the “?” album, “Sad,” my timeline but there was debuted at number 17 on also something else lurking the Billboard 100. But all in the hub of @s and screen of his successes were names. Many felt because shrouded by his checkered of Onfroy’s past, what hap- past. pened to him was well Onfroy was no stranger deserved. to controversy as some Twitter user @rvsko- would say his career was rdei said, “how are you built off of his questionable going to expect us to feel image. From stints involv- sorry or any remorse for ing Onfroy being in and out someone who was homo- of jail, his harrowing abuse phobic, an abuser, AND allegations, his various said he liked to rape feuds with popular rappers women? HOW?” Many including Drake, and Spoti- flocked to the replies to fy punishment regarding note Onfroy’s age and how his alleged assault, Onfroy he had time to grow and was well aware of the type learn from his past mis- of person many viewed him takes. as. But to what extent can A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER JUNE 21, 26, 2018 2013

munity and his answer of the NAACP – Holly- LAPD {continued from Pg. A-1} was “shared partnerships” wood/Beverly Hills; Carl vision with officers and staff staff. in that effort. Henley, president of the at police station roll calls as “I want to look at the “If we promote com- NAACP – L.A.; Rickie well as repeating that mes- activities that we are do- munity partnership at a Ivie, principal at Ivie, Mc- sage to the community and ing and how they map back neighborhood level, I be- Neil & Wyatt Law Firm; listening to their issues. to policing with purpose, lieve as I get resources and Michael Lawson, presi- “My commitment to which means the purpose we engage communities dent and CEO of the Los you is that I need to listen of safeguarding the lives in non traditional ways Angeles Urban League; to what the needs are in and property of the people – foot beats along Cren- Tracy Mitchell, president South Los Angeles. I am a we serve, building trust and shaw Blvd., attendance at of Mothers in Action; Al- resource to you and I need acting with integrity. Those street fairs – supporting berto Retana, president to hear from you when you things should define what ways to give a community and CEO of the Commu- have concerns relative to our activities are in neigh- life, that’s what I believe nity Coalition; and Joseph the department, whether borhoods across the city,” will build trust and build Rouzan III, executive those are specific concernshe explained. the opportunity for us to director of the Vermont- relative to an event or more “If we’re putting re- ask for help (with recruit- Slauson Economic Devel- broadly as challenges exist sources in areas that are ment),” Moore said. opment Corporation. in the overall temperament over-policed and undermin- Other topics discussed Summing up the meet- as the LAPD does it work,” ing the trust of those com- BRANDON I. BROOKS/L.A. SENTINEL with the chief included ing with Moore, Bakewell said Moore in his introduc- munities thinking that we’re Newly appointed LAPD Chief Michael Moore visits supporting bail reform, al- said, “I’m happy that tory remarks. helping, that is the LAPD of the Sentinel for a discussion with prominent Black lowing inmates to be reg- he came. He does seem Acknowledging the his- old. I grew up in that organi- community leaders. istered to vote, and collab- like he has a different ap- torically tense relationship zation and the outcome was orating with the Board of proach. He professes to be between communities of terrible. How are we polic- Police Commissioners to committed to accountabil- color and LAPD, Moore ing so that we demonstrate perament, proper tools and on diversity, Charisse Bre- change policies detrimen- ity by LAPD to the com- insisted that he will con- compassion? Everyone de- training, and aware of the mond-Weaver, president tal to minorities, to which munity, but time will tell. duct more listening sessions serves dignity. If we don’t regulations when employ- and CEO of Brotherhood Moore expressed willing- It’s not their philosophy that focus on improving his respect people, people are ing that action. Crusade, asked Moore for ness to work with commu- or conversation we must department’s rapport with not going to respect us. It’s “I also need to make African American statistics nity leaders on each issue. judge, but their actions. African American, Latino, a mutual responsibility. And sure they know that there in LAPD’s upper ranks. Additional attendees “I will reserve judg- Korean, Filipino and Pacificwhen we’re not respected, are boundaries and when Moore replied that approxi- offering input were Dr. ment for the moment and Islander residents. we still must take the high they break those boundar- mately 15 percent of the William Burke, chair- give him the benefit of the In addition, Moore aims road. That is what we’re ies, there will be account- command staff is Black, man of the South Coast doubt, but I stand ready, to conduct a customer ser- sworn to do,” he said. ability and judgment is but he wantst to increase Air Quality Management willing and able to hold vice survey to learn the Many community rep- what they must take and the number because many District; Elder Charles his feet to the fire because public’s opinion of policing resentatives questioned own. One of my primary of the existing staff will re- Blake II, assistant pastor the future of our commu- in their neighborhoods, in- LAPD’s policy on use-of- tasks is to ensure that those tire in the next three-to-five of West Angeles Church nity is very much depend- crease diversity throughout force, which has resulted boundaries are identified years. of God in Christ; Jacque- ed upon it and certainly the LAPD ranks, update in the death of several Af- and standards are met. If Laphonza Butler, presi- line Dupont-Walker, pres- the future of young Black technology resources for of- rican American young men. they’re not met, discipline dent of SEIU Local 215, in- ident of Ward Economic men and women is deter- ficers and institute a “polic- Moore responded that his is meted out, that there is a quired about Moore’s strat- Development Corporation mined on how he is able to ing with a purpose” philoso- goal was to ensure that of- consequence,” said Moore. egies for recruitment and and MTA commissioner; lead LAPD and work with phy for law enforcement ficers had the right- tem Turning the focus back building trust in the com- Ron Hasson, president our community.”

the message that this sends of frustration, if you are not Breed {continued from Pg. A-1} to the next generation of outspoken you can’t get the young people growing up things done that you need post after officials cited a public housing. in this city, that no matter to [get done].” conflict with her position on Breed praised United where you come from, you After first being - ap the city’s Board of Supervi- States Senator Kamala Har- can do anything you want pointed to take over for sors. ris (D-Calif.), among others, to do.” Lee after his death on De- She defeated former as being an influence. She In a January interview cember 12, local media State Senator Mark Leno in said she wanted to emulate with NNPA Newswire, noted that Breed has been a close race that came down her grandmother, who took Breed said she planned to criticized for being “head- to 14,000 provisional ballots care of the community and remain the same outspoken, strong” and “outspoken,” counted, over the past week. looked after everyone. 43-year-old who was raised once even announcing to “I am London Breed, “It’s really amazing, on the hard knock streets of her peers that she “was no I am president of the San and it's really an honor and the Fillmore District, just shrinking violet.” Francisco Board of Supervi- I know it means so much southwest of Nob Hill. “I am who I am, and I sors, and soon to be mayor to so many people,” she “People sometimes say didn’t think I’d ever run of the city and county of San said, responding to a ques- about me, ‘I can’t believe, for office, because I am Francisco,” she told a crowd tion about being the first she said that.’ I remind who I am,” Breed said. “I gathered downtown after African American female them, I’m from Fillmore, say what I feel like I need Leno conceded. “I am truly to earn election to the city’s but I say it in the way we to say and that’s how I’ve humbled, and I am truly mayor’s office. “This is my say it in the streets—‘Fill- always been, and I couldn’t honored.” home and I grew up in some Mo,’” Breed said. “When live with myself, if I felt Born in San Francisco, of the most challenging of you come from the kind that I have to change to be Breed was raised by her circumstances.” of community that I come an elected official.” COURTESY PHOTO grandmother in the city’s Breed continued: “I think from and experience a lot San Francsico Mayor London Breed.

Sweeney. Referee {continued from Pg. A-1} “Championship fights are the ones that pay the most to be a referee on a particu- Another White official money and that are on TV and lar championship fight,” did 23 championship fights that get you publicity so that Sweeney said. “The Cali- in California during that you become a well-known of- fornia State Athletic Com- span of five years. Sweeneyficial,” Sweeney said. “You mission stepped in and said noted how the executive di- become a celebrity official by “No, we want to assign our rector once told Raul Caiz doing championship fights.” own referee.” Sr. that he is consistently Early in his career, Swee- The lawsuit also shows ranked the top Boxing ref- ney was mentored by Johnnie the number of fights theeree in California. Cochran. He hired Sweeney to three members have in com- Hedgpeth was also in- work at the L.A. County Dis- parison to White referees. ducted into the New Jersey trict Attorney’s Office after “According to the web- Hall of Fame for his Boxing Sweeney graduated from the site that tracks [boxing and referee career. Caiz Jr. California College of Law. matches] one White ref- is a well known referee who “He would be 20 years eree—and we’ll name that has done fights in several ahead of the game,” Swee- COURTESY OF THE SWEENEY FIRM person in the lawsuit—from countries including England ney said. “He instilled in me Official Wayne Hedgpeth was allowed to referee four championship 2013 to 2017 in California, and Japan. a dogged determination and games in a span of five years. he got 18 championship Officiating champion- fights,” Sweeney said. -“Outship match give referees side of California, he only opportunities at different got four.” commissions, according to

Karenga {continued from Pg. A-6} not and will not move from of Kwanzaa; and author this position. of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- tion of Family, Community Dr. Maulana Karenga, and Culture and Essays Professor and Chair of on Struggle: Position and Africana Studies, Califor- Analysis, www.AfricanA- nia State University-Long mericanCulturalCenter-LA. Beach; Executive Direc- org; www.OfficialKwan- tor, African American Cul- zaaWebsite.org; www.Mau- tural Center (Us); Creator lanaKarenga.org.

Aubry {continued from Pg. A-6} rigible, lazy, etc., (the Bill motivation by generations Cosby syndrome), there is of African American youth little chance the political born in a nation whose will and resources needed to pronouncements of justice alleviate the problem will be and equality are but a cruel forthcoming. mockery of the countless The ultimate tragedy is lives it relegates to failure not only excessive violence and early death. and loss of young Black lives, it is also the loss of [email protected] hope and life-sustaining A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL JUNE 21, 2018A-9

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MESIYAH E. MCGINNIS/ L.A. SENTINEL George and Charisse Bremond Weaver.

MESIYAH E. MCGINNIS/ L.A. SENTINEL Danny Bakewell Sr. adresses the crowd at the Brotherhood Crusade 50th Anniversery. LEROY HAMILTON PHOTO a rich legacy for making an achievements of Charisse, impact in the Los Angeles our board of directors and community, Brotherhood our staff as we move the Crusade was headed up for Brotherhood Crusade into 35 years by businessman, the next 50 years. This legacy publisher and civil rights ac- was only attainable because tivist Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. so many people (too many to “50 years is a great mile- name) were committed to the stone to commemorate the idea of Black people support- great work that we have done ing those programs, projects within the community,” said and ideas that are the best for board chairman and past our community.” president Danny J. Bakewell, Now, Brotherhood Cru- Sr. “This wouldn’t be possi- sade president and CEO Cha- ble without the support of so risse Bremond Weaver con- many individuals and other tinues the legacy of her late MESIYAH E. MCGINNIS/ L.A. SENTINEL MESIYAH E. MCGINNIS/ L.A. SENTINEL organizations. Brotherhood father Walter Bremond and Brotherhood Crusade CEO Charisse Bremond Attendees enjoyed lives music and food during the Crusade was founded to be mentor, Danny J. Bakewell, Weaver dances with Danny Bakewell Senior at celebration. the driving force within our Sr., as she maintains partner- Brotherhood Crusade 50th Anniversary. own community as an exam- ships and forges new allianc- ple of what we can achieve es to build on the organiza- wellness, academic suc- joined us to celebrate hav- ed a dollar or thousands of forward." through self-determination tion's historic impact. cess, increasing financialing reached this monu- dollars, your partnership To learn more about and self-reliance as a com- The organizations' prin- literacy, access to artistic mental milestone. We means the world to us. Brotherhood Crusade and munity and as a people. I cipal mission is to champion & cultural awareness and would like to thank all of This event was our way upcoming 50th Anniver- can’t express how proud I am equality and equity by re- building community agen- our partners, donors and of expressing gratitude sary news, visit https:// of the vision that my friend moving and/or helping indi- cies & institutions. friends for your support because our history and brotherhoodcrusade.org/. and Brotherhood founder viduals overcome the barri- Charisse Bremond and participation in our future are rooted in this Walt Bremond had, the great ers that deter their pursuit of Weaver, Brotherhood 50-year history of serving community, the people we To donate to Brother- work, advocacy and accom- success in life and facilitate Crusade’s president and the community with pride, serve and the people who hood Crusade programs plishments during my time opportunities for a better CEO said, "We are deeply compassion and commit- make it possible for us to and services, visit http:// as president and the great quality of life via health & grateful to everyone who ment. Whether you donat- move our mission to serve igfn.us/f/neb/n.

Former SOLAR mem- Dynasty, Carrie Lucas, Calloway along with SO- Solar{continued from Pg. A-1} bers who attended the Leon Sylvers, The Sylvers, LAR Executives and other event included: Shalamar, Klymaxx, Collage, Mid- VIPs. The Whispers, Lakeside, night Star, The Deele, and

PHOTO BY LEROY HAMILTON Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson honored African American musicians at City Hall. for a number of spectacu- sic business overall, cou- “And the Beat Goes On,” lar events in celebration pled with record promotion, “Rock Steady,” “Tender of African American Mu- marketing, and his leader- Lover,” “Two Occasions,” sic Appreciation Month at ship guided the success of “Freak-A-Zoid,” and “Men City Hall. Last year, Mayor the label. All Pause,” amongst a string Eric Garcetti kicked off the SOLAR was founded in of other hits. month with a special visit 1977, after Dick Griffey and “The legacy of SOLAR from Lionel Richie. Coun- Don Cornelius folded Soul Records cannot be over- cilmember Harris-Dawson Train Records. SOLAR was stated,” said Councilmem- continued the celebrations the most dominant Black- ber Harris-Dawson. “Not with presentations for Soul owned record label from the only did they produce some Train, Bill Withers, Reggie late 1970’s through 80’s. of the most successful and Andrews, and The Living SOLAR, through its peak well-known hits of the 80’s, Legends Foundation. Ad- in the 1980s, quickly earned their legacy directly impact ditionally, Councilmember its moniker, “the Motown some of today’s most re- Harris-Dawson’s officeof the '80s,” for its stable spected and successful art- spearheaded the Prince Me- of artists. Legendary re- ists.” morial Concert on the steps cording artists such as The The "SOLAR Sound" of City Hall. Whispers, Shalamar, Lake- was a collective effort, with This year’s presentation side, Dynasty, Klymaxx, artists working on each will culminate this mile- Midnight Star, The Deele other's projects, and art- stone 40th Year Anniver- (featuring Antonio "L.A." ists were encouraged to be sary by revisiting the vision Reid and Kenny “Baby- creative. Leon F. Sylvers, of Dick Griffey, the work of face” Edmonds) Carrie Lu- III became SOLAR's house the artists, creative teams, cas, Collage, and Calloway producer in 1978 and his and SOLAR Executives have Griffey’s imprint on signature basslines and pro- who helped develop and lay them. His hits are inescap- ductions helped mold the the foundation for SOLAR. able, with classics includ- hit sound of SOLAR, which Mr. Griffey’s brilliant busi- ing “Second Time Around”, is funky, progressive dance ness acumen, knowledge of This Is For The Lover In music infused with soul and music, A & R, and the mu- You “Fantastic Voyage,” disco. A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 Chicago Reader Now Black-Owned Thanks to Dorothy Leavell

BY STACY M. BROWN Leavell told NNPA York Times and The Wash- term and was re-elected in NNPA Newswire Newswire. “It is [now] def- ington Post, but not the June 1997 ending her term initely Black-owned.” NNPA, which held its in 1999. Dorothy Leavell, the Sun-Times CEO Edwin annual convention in Leavell was credited fiery and fearless chairman Eisendrath joined Leavell Chicago at that time. with increasing the visibili- of the National Newspaper at the Rainbow PUSH Con- “The NNPA, which is ty and international stature Publishers Association ventioninChicagotofirst the nation’s principal Black of the trade organization. In (NNPA) and publisher of reveal the sale. Press organization, was June of 2006, Leavell was the Chicago and Gary Cru- “We love the Reader deeply insulted,” according elected Chairman of the sader newspapers, an- and have worked hard to be to the article, which quoted NNPA Foundation. nounced that she has led a sure it has a foundation for Leavell, then Secretary of She was voted in as group in purchasing the the future. All of us at the the NNPA. national chairman again in WORSOM ROBINSON/NNPA “Chicago Reader.” Sun-Times are thrilled that Leavell and then-NNPA 2017. NNPA Chairman Dorothy Leavell said that she wants to Terms of the deal were the Reader’s future is in Executive Director Steve “The NNPA resolutely expand the Chicago Reader’s long-form, investigative not disclosed, but it’s a his- such good hands,” Davis jointly told the congratulates our esteemed reporting. toric purchase that brings Eisendrath said. media that it wasn’t Man- chairman, Dorothy R. the alternative newspaper Such a marriage per- dela’s fault but those who Leavell, the publisher of increase in readership and millions of others through- with an audited weekly cir- haps had less than a small scheduled him. “The visit the Chicago Crusader and engagement of African- out the world.” culation of about 85,000 chance of being consum- has brought us to the real- the Gary Crusader, on her American millennials in Leavell said that she’d into the NNPA family of mated 25 years ago when ization that we must insist acquisition of the leg- both out print and digital like to see the Reader’s 220 African American the Reader staff poked fun on the right to participate in endary Chicago Reader products, Chavis said. long-form, investigative newspapers and media at the NNPA and Leavell all decisions involving the publication,” said Dr. Ben- “The Black Press has reporting expanded. companies. after Civil Rights Leader welfare of Black people,” jamin F. Chavis, Jr., the consistently maintained its “We are going to broad- The paper had most Nelson Mandela failed to they declared. president and CEO of the trustworthy status with en that scope,” Leavell recently been owned by the attend a Black Press con- Now a quarter of a cen- NNPA. “This acquisition Black America at a time said. “We want to be in Chicago Sun-Times, which vention when he toured tury later, Leavell has pur- comes at a strategic nation- when there has been an every community to bring reportedly will maintain a America after being chased the Reader. al moment when the Black erosion of trust in so-called you the news that you 15 percent stake in the released from prison in Born in Pine Bluff, Press in America is grow- mainstream media,” enjoy already. We’re going Reader after the sale closes 1993. Arkansas on October 23, ing, expanding, innovating Chavis said. “For all of to be expanding. We will later this month. In an article headlined, 1944, Leavell attended and increasing market these contemporary rea- increase our cultural infor- “I see this as an oppor- “Black Press Feels Neg- Roosevelt University. share across the United sons the future of the Black mation. You want to know tunity to enhance the value lected,” the Reader noted She was first elected States.” Press is reassured and what’s happening in Chica- of the Black Press through how Mandela found time president of the NNPA in Further, the NNPA is affirmed by 47 million go? You gotta read the the [Chicago Reader],” for Ted Koppel, The New June of 1995 for a two-year experiencing significant African Americans and Reader.” NNPA, Chevrolet Launch 2018 “Discover the Unexpected” Journalism Fellowship in Detroit

BY DAJA E. HENRY, gives students attending This year, the program ILA WILBORN AND Historically, Black Colleges also features a travel jour- NATRAWN MAXWELL and Universities (HBCU) nalism component when the NNPA DTU Journalism the opportunity of a lifetime: DTU fellows (#TeamAu- Fellowship an eight-week, immersive thentic and #TeamOpti- training experience with the mistic) embark on a road Chevrolet and the Black Press. trip in the 2018 Chevrolet National Newspaper Pub- The NNPA also known Equinox, filing stories along lishers Association (NNPA) as the “Black Press of Amer- the way as they travel to have teamed up once again ica,” is a trade group that their second posts and then for the “Discover the Unex- represents more than 200 to Detroit, Mich., for a grand pected” (DTU) Journalism African American-owned finale. #TeamAuthentic will

Fellowship program. The media companies and news- travel from Atlanta to Nor- FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA fellowship, in its third year, papers in the United States. folk and #TeamOptimistic The 2018 NNPA Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellows are (from left-right): Tyvan Burns of Norfolk State University; Denver Lark of North Carolina A&T University; Ila Wilborn of Florida A&M University; Daja E. Henry of Howard University, Diamond Durant of Morgan State University; and Natrawn Maxwell of Claflin University.

will drive from New York “I hope to really get United States Navy, where City to Washington, D.C. better at writing,” Durant Admiral Mike Mullen The participating NNPA said. “I hope to get better at helped him to realize that, newspapers are: The Atlanta chasing stories and finding “The less the Navy looked Voice (Atlanta, Ga.), The stories, sticking to stories like America, the more dis- New Journal and Guide and just getting better at connected, as a service, it (Norfolk, Va.), the New being unique and being would become.” York Amsterdam News more of a team player.” Barrett brought that (New York City), and The As an introduction to the unique perspective on Washington Informer program, Michelle Matth- diversity to his current role (Washington, D.C.) ews-Alexander, Chevrolet’s with GM. With his focus on “Using NNPA’s profes- Diversity Marketing Direc- diversity of thought to sional resources and the tor, talked about the pro- include different factors all-new 2018 Chevrolet gram’s inception. including gender, race and Equinox’s innovative tech- Matthews-Alexander ethnicity, sexual orienta- nology, DTU Fellows will said that Chevrolet was tion and veteran status, share stories that shatter interested in playing “a role Barrett intends to lead the perceptions, jump-start in showcasing those stories charge in a type of innova- their journalism careers that we all know exist; that tion that everyone has a and encourage us all to we all know are happening stake in. The next game ‘Discover the Unexpect- on a day-to-day basis.” changer will come, he said, ed,’” the official NNPA Hip-hop pioneer and in “an organization that lis- DTU website said. philanthropist MC Lyte tens to all of those perspec- The 2018 Discover the returned for the third year tives.” Unexpected journalism fel- to serve as the national Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, lows are: Tyvan Burns of spokesman for the pro- the president and CEO of Norfolk State University; gram. the NNPA, said that the Diamond Durant of Mor- This fellowship is NNPA pleased with its gan State University; Daja unique in that it partners a ongoing partnership with E. Henry of Howard Uni- global auto manafacturer Chevrolet, especially with versity, Denver Lark of (Chevrolet) with a Black the NNPA DTU Journalism North Carolina A&T Uni- media organization, (NNPA), Fellowship program. versity; Natrawn Maxwell in an effort to not only “We believe that the of Claflin University; and expose HBCU students to NNPA’s Discover The Ila Wilborn of Florida the Black Press, but also to Unexpected Journalism A&M University. marketing and advertising Fellowship program, spon- The 2018 DTU fellows, roles that exist in corporate sored by Chevrolet, is vital along with Chevrolet and America, a space where to the future of the Black NNPA publishers and edi- Black professionals are Press of America,” Dr. tors met up in Detroit for a often underrepresented. Chavis said. “We are two-day bootcamp event, “No other internship is enthusiastic about the 2018 hosted at General Motors’ going to have that,” said DTU fellows, as each one (GM) headquarters. The Denise Rolark-Barnes, the of them respresents the best DTU fellows learned about publisher of the The Wash- of the new generation of the Chevrolet Equinox, ington Informer. “I think to journalism scholars that social media from a global have relationships with will serve the African brand perspective, and new Chevy and the whole con- American community.” Chevrolet marketing cam- cept of discovering the Daja E. Henry (How- paigns. The fellows also unexpected allows us to ard University), Ila Wil- toured the Chevrolet define some things about born (Florida A&M Uni- Detroit Grand Prix held at Africa American history versity) and Natrawn Belle Isle. and culture.” Maxwell (Claflin Universi- Durant, a senior at Mor- Ken Barrett, GM’s ty) are 2018 Discover The gan State University talked Chief Diversity Officer, Unexpected Journalism about her expectations for explained why diversity is Fellows representing #Tea- the NNPA’s DTU program key to Chevrolet’s success. mAuthentic. Follow their this summer moving for- Barrett was previously the stories this summer at ward. director of diversity for the nnpa.org/dtu. THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-11 California Legislative Black Caucus Declares Victory for 2018-19 Budget SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE erican Museum (CAAM): under the current Local Black Male Institute, and branding. $2.6 million (one-time fund- Control Funding Formula. the recently-established Criminal Justice Reform The California Legisla- ing), and $350,000 (ongoing Schools will receive funding Center for the Study of Spearheaded by Assem- tive Black Caucus (CLBC), funding). through a grant making pro- Racism, Social Justice, and blymember Kevin McCarty led by its Chairman, Assem- The Caucus also re- gram that requires a detailed Health. The research con- (D-Sacramento), the CLBC blymember Chris Holden quested $9.9 Million for the plan describing how the ducted by the Ralph J. advocated for the establish- (D-Pasadena), declared vic- creation of an independent funds will be used for evi- Bunche Center for African ment of an independent tory in securing funds relat- police shooting review dence-based programs to American studies is essen- review unit within the DOJ ed to the Caucus’ budget board in the Department of improve student achieve- tial to creating policies that to investigate police in- priorities. The CLBC was Justice (DOJ), but that ment. A final report on stu- improve the Black experi- volved shootings and able to negotiate construc- request went unanswered, dent progress under each ence in California. requested an annual alloca- tively with legislative col- and ultimately unfunded in plan will be required by The budget also grants tion of $9.9 million to do so. leagues in both the Senate this year’s budget. 2021. The impetus for the CSUDH $1 million for the The Caucus is disappointed The three pillars of edu- funding was Assembly- Mervyn M. Dymally that the request was not and Assembly, as well as Assemblymember Governor Jerry Brown, to cational, economic, and member Weber’s CLBC- African American Political Chris Holden granted despite the mass pass California’s remark- social justice were reflected sponsored legislation, AB and Economic Institute. The public scrutiny regarding able $199.3 billion budget. in each of the budget asks. 2635, which also directed mission of the Institute is to ers and local businesses.” police brutality and killing “The Caucus is very Education specific funding to those “influence public policy Supporting the Arts and of innocent Black Californi- pleased with this year’s CLBC Vice-Chair As- subgroups of students not debates through on-going Protecting Our History ans at the hands of those budget as it reflects the semblymember Dr. Shirley succeeding under LCFF. academic and community Additionally, the CLBC who took an oath to protect great work to be accom- N. Weber (D-San Diego), The success of this CLBC- research dealing with successfully supported and serve. “California, and plished in the upcoming who championed the LCFF sponsored effort ensures that African American political $2.6 million of one-time quite frankly America in years,” said Holden. budget proposal, stated, “We underperforming students and economic development funding for deferred main- general, is long overdue in The 2018 funded CLBC cannot look the other way statewide will receive addi- concerns in California; tenance for the popularly creating an independent budget requests included: anymore. African American tional monies to improve explore and document the attended California African review unit within the DOJ. • Local Control Funding kids in California persistent- academic performance. professional lives and American Museum (CAAM), It would allow Californians Formula (LCFF): $300 mil- ly fall behind academically. The UCLA/Ralph achievements of African located in the heart of to trust our justice depart- lion (one-time, Prop. 98 Providing additional re- Bunche Center for African American public-elected Southern California as well ment by creating a transpar- funding), sources for the lowest-per- American studies will see a officials, business leaders, as $350,000 of ongoing ent system for investigating • UCLA/Ralph Bunche forming students is now no record $1.8 million of one- and policy makers as well funding for staffing the officers, especially those Center for African-Ameri- longer an option, but a time funding. This funding as the impact of their efforts facility. Over the past two involved in widely publi- can Studies: $1.8 million necessity,” she said. will be used to develop new on the political, social, and (2) years, CAAM’s atten- cized cases where innocent (one-time funding), Under this new propos- research projects, including economic development in dance, notoriety and visi- African Americans are • California State Uni- al, an additional $300 mil- technology industry diversi- the African American com- bility have dramatically killed in their own back- versity, Dominguez Hills lion dollars will be available ty, and their existing munities and other disad- increased due to a radical yards. Something must be (CSUDH): $1 million (one- to schools for assisting those research endeavors. Among vantaged communities; and change in exhibition and done to gain public trust,” time funding), and students who need addition- those current projects are provide training programs education programming, expressed the caucus chair • California African Am- al help but do not receive it Million Dollar Hoods, the for current and future lead- outreach efforts and re- Holden. Rep. Bass Joins More Than 100 Members In Introducing The Keep Families Together Act of 2018 SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE agency has issued a best all CBP officers and agents siblings, and creates a pre- cases of separation, it interest determination, or to complete child welfare sumption that detention is requires DHS to provide Rep. Karen Bass (D- the Port Director or the training on an annual basis. not in the best interests of parents with a weekly report Calif.) joined more than 100 Chief Border Patrol agent of Port Directors and Chief families and children. containing information of her colleagues in intro- Customs and Border Protec- Border Agents, those who • Add Procedures for about a child, and weekly ducing the Keep Families tion (CBP) have approved are authorized to make deci- Separated Families: The bill phone communication. Together Act of 2018 in separation due to trafficking sions on family separations, requires DHS to develop • Establish Other Re- response to the Trump indicators or other concerns must complete an additional policies and procedures quired Measures: In order to administration’s insidious of risk to the child. It 90 minutes of annual child- allowing parents and chil- inform Congressional over- practice of family separa- requires an independent welfare training. dren to locate each other and sight and promote public tion. This bill has also been child welfare official to • Establish Public Policy reunite if they have been understanding of the use of introduced in the Senate by review any such separation Preference for Family Reuni- separated. Such procedures family separation, the bill Senator Diane Feinstein of Rep. Karen Bass and return the child if no fication: The bill establishes must be public and made requires a report on the sepa- California. harm to the child is present. a preference for family unity, available in a language that ration of families every six “The separation of immi- from their parents, except It imposes financial penal- discourages the separation of parents can understand. In months. grant families is a violation in extraordinary circum- ties on officials who violate of human rights,” said Rep. stances, restrict the prosecu- the prohibition on family Bass, top Democrat on the tionofparentswhoareasy- separation. House Subcommittee on lum seekers by adopting the • Limit Criminal Prose- Global Human Rights. “A recommendation of the cutions for Asylum Seekers: civilized country should DHS Office of Inspector The majority of the parents JULY 1, 2018 never levy lifelong trauma as General, and require all CBP separated at the border are a deterrent to immigrants officers and agents to com- being criminally prosecuted seeking asylum, let alone plete child welfare training for illegal entry or re-entry. defenseless children. Now, as on an annual basis. This bill restricts the prose- the President of the United More information about cution of parents who are READY FOR THE States uses these traumatized the Keep Families Together asylum seekers by adopting children and parents as col- Act of 2018: the recommendation of the lateral for his border wall, it • Keep Families Togeth- DHS Office of Inspector MINIMUM is absolutely imperative that er: The bill promotes fami- General. The bill delays my colleagues on both sides ly unity by prohibiting prosecutions for asylum of the aisle stand up to this Department of Homeland seekers and creates an affir- WAGE inhumane practice and pass Security (DHS) officials mative defense for asylum this piece of legislation.” from separating children seekers. It also codifies our Rep. Bass further addres- from their parents, except in commitment to the Refugee INCREASE? sed this issue in a piece in the extraordinary circum- protocol prohibiting the New York Times. stances. In these limited cir- criminal punishment of The Keep Families cumstances, separation those seeking protection Together Act of 2018 would could not occur unless from persecution. prohibit border officials parental rights have been • Increase Child Welfare QUESTIONS ABOUT from separating children terminated, a child welfare Training: The bill requires Civil Rights Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s PAID SICK Policy of Separating Children from Their Families at Southern U.S. Border, Demand End to Devastating Policy LEAVE? SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE president and CEO, The periods of time away from Leadership Conference on their families and in a tem- Representative Darren Civil and Human Rights and porary shelter facility, caus- Soto (D-FL), Representative Derrick Johnson, president ing irreparable harm and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and and CEO, NAACP, held a trauma. a broad spectrum of civil press conference at the “The gathering of major We’re here to help! rights leaders including Capitol calling on the Trump civil rights leaders is to Reverend Al Sharpton, pres- administration and U.S. underscore our outrage at ident and founder, National Attorney General Sessions the abhorrible, immoral the 1-844-WAGESLA (924-3752) Action Network; Janet Mur- to immediately cease the administrative directive to guía, president and CEO, separation of children and separate children from their [email protected] UnidosUS; Jonathan Green- their families at the U.S. parents. This must be resis- blatt, national director & border. ted at all levels. If Congress http://wagesla.lacity.org CEO, Anti-Defamation From October 2017 to does not act today, we will League; Kristen Clarke, May 2018, more than 2,700 begin as early as Thursday president & executive direc- children have been separat- waves of visits to the border tor, Lawyers’ Committee for ed from their parents and the in efforts to have clergy and Civil Rights Under Law; rate of those separations humanitarian visits to these Marc H. Morial, president & have risen alarmingly—in children and to show the CEO, National Urban the past six weeks alone, at world that America has not League; Melanie Campbell, least 1,995 children have lost its conscious or soul. president and CEO, Nation- been taken from their par- The mutual aspect of this is al Coalition on Black Civic ents and placed in shelter that we more than convinced Participation; Sindy Bena- facilities that are already that President Trump would vides, COO & acting CEO, nearing capacity. Com- not do this at the Canadian League of United Latin pounding the cruel separa- border to White children. American Citizens; Sherri- tion, the government does This is selective administra- lyn Ifill, president and direc- not have a formal process to tive insensitivity,” said Rev- tor-counsel, NAACP Legal reunite families, leaving the erend Al Sharpton, president Defense and Educational very real possibility that & founder, National Action As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability Fund, Inc.; Vanita Gupta, children spend extended Network. and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JUNE ANGELES 21, 2018 SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-12 9, 2014

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My blood runs deep slavery may have only rades. In the early celebra- Black Male Students- City Unified School- DisBeing sent home only in the history of the Lone been around for twenty tions, some cities banned -Sacramento School Sus- trict is to have the abilityteaches banishment. Do Star State of Texas. My years, the ramifications African Americans from pensions to identify what a student we want our students to father (b. 1939), his father would have generational using public parks due to — Black male stu- needs.” But what about learn that? Well, if sus- (b. 1905) and his grandfa- effects and repercussions. segregation. Not so differ- dents are suspended at the district leading the pended all the time, that’s ther (b. circa 1880) were The Emancipation ent than some of the things the highest rate in the state in those suspen- what they’re learning. all born and raised in this Proclamation was the ex- we experience today. Just state in the Sacramento sions? “I mean really we What about the parent? part of the South. My ecutive order signed by recently a woman made City Unified School -Dis want to go back to what What is the parent doing paternal grandmother (b. President Abraham Lin- headlines (and several -in trict according to a new we’re trying to do,” even- to maintain continuity 1905) was also born incoln during the Civil War ternet memes) for calling report. One in five Blacktually calling the numbers and structure between the Texas, and so as you can and took effect on Janu- the police on an African male students have been unacceptable. The parent home and school? Does see my roots are firmly ary 1, 1863. The order American family grill- suspended in the district, states, “We can’t keep the parent keep a check planted in that region of decreed that all slaves in ing in a park in Oakland, more than any other dis- letting them do our kids on the child? Does the the country. As a child I the ten rebel Confederate California. There are trict in the state. A proud like this.” Our kids, mat- child even listen to the remember my grandmoth- states would be consid- also other examples of parent who has four stu- ter.” Sacramento NAACP parent? Does the parent er, Mother Dear, taking us ered free now and forever; how, even after 150 years dents in the district and President Betty Williams attend scheduled school to East Texas (Carthage) although the freed slaves since emancipation, Black values education, states, says, “…an alarming re- conferences and follow during the month of Au- did not receive citizenship people are still struggling “..My sons are going to port: the district leading up on the child’s prog- gust for family reunions. at that time. It would take with their freedom and college, it’s not an op- the state in school sus- ress? Is the parent coop- We would spend time another two years before equality. tion.” Two of her children pensions. The NAACP erating with the school? with other family mem- the news would hit Texas. We must not be silent have received suspen- wants to hold town hall Children need help from bers from near and far asJune 19, 1865 was the date about our history. Being a sions from the district; meetings to show the re- mothers and fathers and we talked about our fam- when the Union soldiers California girl with deep she describes as biasedsults to the public. They cooperation together. ily history. To this day landed at Galveston, Tex- family roots in Texas, I enforcement against say they hope to partner It cuts both ways. It’s a we still have a lot of fam- as to deliver the news that am determined to keep the the Black male student with the school district cooperative effort: - fam ily that lives throughout the enslaved were now history and understand- population. A new re- for some of those meet- ily and school.” reference the state of Texas and we free. This was the birth of ing of Juneteenth alive port backs up the districtings.” What do I [Dr. Jea- SACRAMENTO (Steve have land that is still in “Juneteenth” also called for my children and my which disproportionately nette] say? “Students re- Large Anchor CBS13) our family name. Freedom Day or Emanci- children’s children. If we suspends Black male peatedly suspended learn Teach the children. Texas became a state pation Day to commemo- want to make sure our his- students more than other they can get sent home; in 1845 and was admit- rate emancipation from tory doesn’t die we must groups of classmates, go home and play games Jeanette Grattan ted as a slave state. The slavery in Texas. What stayis “woke” and pass on The district suspended or whatever. Stated clear- Parker, Ph.D. Founder- Emancipation Proclama- also interesting is that the this type of information 887 Black male students ly, a student has learned Superintendent of To- tion was official on- Janu“Mascogos” of Coahuila, to the next generation. I in the most recent school through experience that if day’s Fresh Start Charter ary 1, 1863 but news Mexico, of descendants of hope everyone had a won- year, topping districts in he wants a day off from School 4514 Crenshaw the Emancipation didn’t Black Seminoles (the off- derful and blessed June- Los Angeles, Elk Grove, school he can act up until BL, Los Angeles, CA reach Texas until Junespring of free blacks or teenth! Fresno and Oakland. In he is sent home. This is 90043 [all writings are 1865. Once Texas becameescaped slaves and Semi- Healing Without Sacramento: 20 percent what repetitive behavior copyright. AskDrjea- a state, slavery only exist- nole Indians), also cel- Hate: It's a choice. It's a of the total male Black teaches. Not only that, nette.successontheway@ ed for 20 years; therefore, ebrated Juneteenth. lifestyle. Pass it on! student population. Dis- but it teaches that the- stugmail.com. Will You Mar- some people and histori- Juneteenth is celebrat- trict spokesman Alex dent is not wanted and ry Me. Inquiring Minds ans identify Texas as hav- ed across the country, Visit www.WendyEn- Barrios: “What needs to being ostracized is how Want To Know All rights ing a short slave history. but is recognized more terprises.comin and www. happen in Sacramento your life is going to be.reserved The slaves worked on cot- Southern states. Families forgivingforliving.org. ton and sugar plantations, celebrate the “holiday” Wendy is a coach, consul- as well as on small farms in many ways, including tant and speaker. You may and ranches raising cattle family reunions, cook- email her at wendy.glad- and corn. Even though outs, fireworks and- [email protected]. pa

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before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the Angeles on May 18, 2018 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY FICTITIOUS Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section must be accompanied by the in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires NAMES The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County Invite Bids the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County For The Construction Of: Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires NAME STATEMENT Joint Water Pollution Control Plant File No. 2018128349 or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the 3RZHU6HUYLFH)RU&RQVWUXFWLRQ2I7KH(ႉXHQW2XWIDOO (are) doing business as: Professions Code). does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Original the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Tunnel Rezilient Investments, 3818 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Crenshaw Bvd Suite 467, CNS-3145144# in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Los Angeles, CA 90008, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL County of LA another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name (Bid Opening July 12, 2018 - Estimate Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section Statement must be filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective $560,000 - $1,600,000) Yolanda Rogers, 3818 NAME STATEMENT Crenshaw Blvd Suite 467, Los Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious File No. 2018142561 Original Business Name Statement Angeles, CA 90008 The following person(s) is 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/18 This business is conducted must be accompanied by the Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: (are) doing business as: CNS-3142772# Affidavit of Identity form. by: An Individual G White Enterprises, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The registrant commenced to The filing of this statement Electrical; Concrete; Fencing 4564 Don Milagro Dr, Los does not of itself authorize transact business under the Angeles, CA 90008, County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name or the use in this state of a of LA NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name The Sanitation Districts encourage participation of names listed above on N/A Registered owner(s): File No. 2018 135425 minority, women, disadvantaged, disabled veterans, I declare that all information in violation of the rights of Geraldine White, 4564 Don The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, and small business enterprises. in this statement is true and Milagro Dr, Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: correct. (A registrant who or common law (See Section 90008 1. The Purple Shoe Project, 14411 et seq., Business and declares as true any material This business is conducted 2. Mahogany Soul, 4859 3ODQVDQG6SHFL¿FDWLRQVPD\EHREWDLQHG matter pursuant to Section Professions Code). by: An Individual W. Slauson Ave #237, Los Original at the Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced Angeles CA 90056, County 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/18 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 Professions code that the to transact business under of Los Angeles CNS-3142707# registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on Kendal Robinson Troutman, Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” punishable by a fine not to 06/2018 4859 W. Slauson Ave #237, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS and click on “New Construction Projects” exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Los Angeles CA 90056; CA NAME STATEMENT CNS-3142658# ($1,000)). in this statement is true and This business is conducted File No. 2018130711 S/ Yolanda Rogers, Owner correct. (A registrant who by: an Individual The following person(s) is This statement was filed declares as true any material The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: the other party or an order of the language in the deed that with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section transact business under the (1) Christina Cooper the court; characterizes how title is held Angeles on May 24, 2018 17913 of the Business and fictitious business name or Productions, (2) Who’snext, CIVIL 2. cashing, borrowing against, (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the names listed above on N/A 3540 Dahlia Ave., Los canceling, transferring, in common, or community Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Angeles, CA 90026, County disposing of, or changing the property) will be controlling, 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and of Los Angeles beneficiaries of any insurance and not the community Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): SUMMONS (Family Law) or other coverage, including property presumption. You at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material Christina A Alexandria H CITACIÓN (Derecho life, health, automobile, and should consult your attorney the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section Cooper, 3540 Dahlia Ave., familiar) disability, held for the benefit if you want the community in the office of the County S/ Geraldine White, Owner 17913 of the Business and Los Angeles, CA 90026 CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO of the parties and their minor property presumption to be Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed Professions code that the This business is conducted DE CASO): 18PSFL00794 children; written into the recorded title in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false by: an individual NOTICE TO RESPONDENT 3. transferring, encumbering, to the property. 17920, where it expires Angeles on June 11, 2018 is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to (Name): AVISO AL hypothecating, concealing, ADVERTENCIA - 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to transact business under the DEMANDADO (Nombre): or in any way disposing of IMFORMACIÓN in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or Yan Chen any property, real or personal, IMPORTANTE statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A You have been sued. Read whether community, quasi- De acuerdo a la ley de 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires S/ Kendal Robinson I declare that all information the information below and on community, or separate, California, las propiedades in the residence address of at the end of five years from Troutman, Owner in this statement is true and the next page. without the written consent of adquiridas por las partes a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Lo han demandado. Lea la the other party or an order of durante su matrimonio o Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material información a continuación y the court, except in the usual pareja de hecho en forma Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on June 4, 2018 matter pursuant to Section en la página siguiente. course of business or for the conjunta se consideran before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Petitioner’s name is: necessities of life; and propiedad comunitaria para January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Nombre del demandante: 4. creating a nonprobate fines de la división de bienes Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Bin Wang transfer or modifying a que ocurre cuando se produce must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor You have 30 calendar days nonprobate transfer in a una disolución o separación Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to after this Summons and manner that affects the legal del matrimonio o pareja The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars Petition are served on you to disposition of property subject de hecho. Si cualquiera does not of itself authorize in the residence address of in the office of the County ($1,000)). file a Response (form FL-120) to the transfer, without the de las partes de este caso the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided S/ Christina A Alexandria H at the court and have a copy written consent of the other llega a fallecer antes de Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Cooper, Owner served on the petitioner. A party or an order of the que se divida la propiedad in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires This statement was filed letter, phone call, or court court. Before revocation of a comunitaria de tenencia another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los appearance will not protect nonprobate transfer can take conjunta, el destino de la or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the Angeles on May 29, 2018 you. effect or a right of survivorship misma quedará determinado 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with If you do not file your to property can be eliminated, por las cláusulas de la Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section Response on time, the court notice of the change must be escritura correspondiente que Original Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name may make orders affecting filed and served on the other describen su tenencia (por ej., 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires your marriage or domestic party. tenencia conjunta, tenencia CNS-3145241# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from partnership, your property, You must notify each other of en común o propiedad the use in this state of a Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed and custody of your children. any proposed extraordinary comunitaria) y no por la Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County You may be ordered to pay expenditures at least five presunción de propiedad FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided support and attorney fees and business days prior to comunitaria. Si quiere que la NAME STATEMENT File No. 2018141380 another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section costs. incurring these extraordinary presunción comunitaria quede or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires For legal advice, contact a expenditures and account to registrada en la escritura de la The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change lawyer immediately. Get the court for all extraordinary propiedad, debería consultar Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the help finding a lawyer at the expenditures made after con un abogado. Ball Auto, 6080 Center Drive Original does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section California Courts Online Self- these restraining orders are 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 6th Floor, Lios Angeles, CA 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Help Center (www.courts. effective. However, you may CNS-3145372# 90045, County of LA County; CNS-3143240# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Mailing Address: Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of ca.gov/selfhelp), at the use community property, 2851 W LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new California Legal Services quasi-community property, or 120th St E, Hawthorne, CA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name website (www.lawhelpca.org), your own separate property to 90250 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed or by contacting your local pay an attorney to help you or FOR CHANGE OF NAME Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Case No. TS021092 Antoine Hartzog, 2851 W 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective county bar association. to pay court costs. File No. 2018143068 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Tiene 30 días de calendario ÓRDENES DE Superior Court of California, 120th E, Hawthorne, CA The following person(s) is County of Los Angeles 90250 Original Business Name Statement después de haber recibido la RESTRICCIÓN ESTÁNDAR (are) doing business as: 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/18 must be accompanied by the entrega legal de esta Citación DE DERECHO FAMILIAR Petition of: John Lawrence This business is conducted Productive Living, 622 E. CNS-3142767# Underwood Jr. for Change of by: an Individual Affidavit of Identity form. y Petición para presentar En forma inmediata, usted y 22nd Street, Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement una Respuesta (formulario su cónyuge o pareja de hecho Name The registrant commenced CA 90011, County of LA TO ALL INTERESTED to transact business under does not of itself authorize FL-120) ante la corte y tienen prohibido: Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a efectuar la entrega legal de 1. llevarse del estado de PERSONS: the fictitious business name Dimitri M Turner, 622 E. 22nd NAME STATEMENT Petitioner John Lawrence or names listed above on Fictitious Business Name una copia al demandante. California a los hijos menores Street, Los Angeles, CA File No. 2018139655 in violation of the rights of Una carta o llamada telefónica de las partes, o solicitar un Underwood Jr. filed a petition 05/2018 90011 The following person(s) is with this court for a decree I declare that all information another under Federal, State, o una audiencia de la corte no pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto This business is conducted (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section basta para protegerlo. para los hijos menores, sin changing names as follows: in this statement is true and by: an individual Elemental Health, 823 John Lawrence Underwood correct. (A registrant who 14411 et seq., Business and Si no presenta su Respuesta el consentimiento previo por The registrant commenced S Plymouth Blvd 18, Los Professions Code). a tiempo, la corte puede escrito de la otra parte o sin Jr. to John Alton Parker declares as true any material to transact business under Angeles CA 90005, County The Court orders that all Original dar órdenes que afecten su una orden de la corte; matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name of Los Angeles 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/18 matrimonio o pareja de hecho, 2. cobrar, pedir prestado, persons interested in this 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on Articles of Incorporation or CNS-3142696# sus bienes y la custodia de cancelar, transferir, matter appear before this Professions code that the 06/2018 Organization Number: AI LOS ANGELES SENTINEL sus hijos. La corte también deshacerse o cambiar el court at the hearing indicated registrant knows to be false I declare that all information #ON: 201224110149 le puede ordenar que pague nombre de los beneficiarios below to show cause, if any, is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS manutención, y honorarios y de cualquier seguro u otro why the petition for change of punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who Resonantlogic, LLC, 823 NAME STATEMENT costos legales. tipo de cobertura, como name should not be granted. exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material S Plymouth Blvd 18, Los File No. 2018141617 Para asesoramiento legal, de vida, salud, vehículo y Any person objecting to the ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section Angeles CA 90005; CA The following person(s) is póngase en contacto de discapacidad, que tenga como name changes described S/ Antoine Hartzog 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted (are) doing business as: inmediato con un abogado. beneficiario(s) a las partes y above must file a written This statement was filed Professions code that the by: a Limited Liability Butter Bakery, 1704 Glen Puede obtener información su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); objection that includes the with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false Company Ave., Pasadena CA 91103, para encontrar un abogado 3. transferir, gravar, hipotecar, reasons for the objection at Angeles on June 8, 2018 is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to County of LA en el Centro de Ayuda de ocultar o deshacerse de least two court days before NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to transact business under the Registered owner(s): las Cortes de California cualquier manera de cualquier the matter is scheduled to Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or Circle In A Square, LLC, 1704 (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en propiedad, inmueble o be heard and must appear 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A Glen Ave., Pasadena CA el sitio web de los Servicios personal, ya sea comunitaria, at the hearing to show cause Statement generally expires S/ Dimitri M Turner, Owner I declare that all information 91103; CA Legales de California (www. cuasicomunitaria o separada, why the petition should not be at the end of five years from This statement was filed in this statement is true and This business is conducted lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose sin el consentimiento escrito granted. If no written objection the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who by: a Limited Liability en contacto con el colegio de de la otra parte o una orden is timely filed, the court may in the office of the County Angeles on June 11, 2018 declares as true any material Company abogados de su condado. de la corte, excepto en el grant the petition without a Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced NOTICE—RESTRAINING curso habitual de actividades hearing. in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and to transact business under ORDERS ARE ON PAGE personales y comerciales Notice of Hearing: 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the the fictitious business name 2: These restraining orders o para satisfacer las Date: 7-3-18, Time: 8:30 a.m., 40 days after any change Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false or names listed above on are effective against both necesidades de la vida; y Dept.: A, Room: 904 in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor 05/2018 spouses or domestic partners 4. crear o modificar una The address of the court statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information until the petition is dismissed, transferencia no testamentaria is 200 W. Compton Blvd., 17913 other than a change in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and a judgment is entered, de manera que afecte la Compton, CA 90220 in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who or the court makes further asignación de una propiedad A copy of this Order to Show a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Eric C. Gallegos, President declares as true any material orders. They are enforceable sujeta a transferencia, sin el Cause shall be published at Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Resonantlogic, LLC matter pursuant to Section anywhere in California by any consentimiento por escrito de least once each week for four Statement must be filed 40 days after any change This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and law enforcement officer who la otra parte o una orden de successive weeks prior to before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the has received or seen a copy la corte. Antes de que se the date set for hearing on January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section Angeles on June 7, 2018 registrant knows to be false of them. pueda eliminar la revocación the petition in the following Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES de una transferencia no newspaper of general must be accompanied by the in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to DE RESTRICCIÓN SE testamentaria, se debe circulation, printed in this Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars ENCUENTRAN EN LA presentar ante la corte un county: Los Angeles Sentinel The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires ($1,000)). PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de aviso del cambio y hacer una Date: 5-21-18 does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed at the end of five years from S/ Devonna Banks, Owner restricción están en vigencia entrega legal de dicho aviso a MURICE A LETTER the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed Circle In A Square, LLC en cuanto a ambos cónyuges la otra parte. Judge of the Superior Court Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County This statement was filed 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/18 in violation of the rights of o miembros de la pareja de Cada parte tiene que notificar CNS-3137952# Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los hecho hasta que se despida a la otra sobre cualquier gasto LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on June 8, 2018 la petición, se emita un fallo extraordinario propuesto por or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with o la corte dé otras órdenes. lo menos cinco días hábiles ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section Cualquier agencia del orden antes de realizarlo, y rendir FOR CHANGE OF NAME Professions Code). does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name público que haya recibido cuenta a la corte de todos Case No. BS173666 Original the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires o visto una copia de estas los gastos extraordinarios 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from Superior Court of California, CNS-3145231# órdenes puede hacerlas realizados después de que County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of in the residence address of the date on which it was filed acatar en cualquier lugar de estas órdenes de restricción Petition of: Elecia Yvette Scott another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new in the office of the County California. hayan entrado en vigencia. for Change of Name or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section FEE WAIVER: If you cannot No obstante, puede usar TO ALL INTERESTED NAME STATEMENT pay the filing fee, ask the clerk propiedad comunitaria, PERSONS: File No. 2018 143089 Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires for a fee waiver form. The cuasicomunitaria o suya Petitioner Elecia Yvette Scott The following person(s) is Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change court may order you to pay separada para pagar a un 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12/18 Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the filed a petition with this court (are) doing business as: CNS-3143237# back all or part of the fees and abogado que lo ayude o para for a decree changing names must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Adviceme2 Retirement & LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change costs that the court waived for pagar los costos de la corte. as follows: Insurance Solutions, 8080 you or the other party. NOTICE—ACCESS TO Elecia Yvette Scott to Jordon The filing of this statement in the residence address of Center Drive, Suite 600, Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: AFFORDABLE HEALTH Ruth Naomi Israeli Angeles, CA 90045, County INSURANCE: Do you or NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name Si no puede pagar la cuota The Court orders that all of LA File No. 2018126580 de presentación, pida al someone in your household persons interested in this Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed need affordable health The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective secretario un formulario de matter appear before this Babatope Ajileye, 6125 (are) doing business as: exención de cuotas. La corte insurance? If so, you should court at the hearing indicated South La Cienega Blvd., Los another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious puede ordenar que usted apply for Covered California. Hernandez Hardwood Floor, or common law (See Section Business Name Statement below to show cause, if any, Angeles, CA 90056 1800 West 25th St, Los pague, ya sea en parte o por Covered California can why the petition for change of This business is conducted 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the help reduce the cost you Angeles CA 90018, County Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. completo, las cuotas y costos name should not be granted. by: an individual of LA de la corte previamente pay towards high quality Any person objecting to the The registrant commenced to Original The filing of this statement affordable health care. For Registered owner(s): 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/18 does not of itself authorize exentos a petición de usted o name changes described transact business under the Jose Luis Hernandez, 1800 de la otra parte. more information, visit www. CNS-3142752# the use in this state of a above must file a written fictitious business name or West 25th St, Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 1. The name and address coveredca.com. Or call objection that includes the names listed above on N/A Fictitious Business Name Covered California at 1-800- CA 90018 in violation of the rights of of the court are (El nombre reasons for the objection at I declare that all information This business is conducted y dirección de la corte 300-1506. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, least two court days before in this statement is true and by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT son): Superior Court of AVISO฀ACCESO A the matter is scheduled to correct. (A registrant who or common law (See Section SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS The registrant commenced to File No. 2018123046 14411 et seq., Business and California, County of Pomona be heard and must appear declares as true any material transact business under the The following person(s) is Courthouse South, 400 Civic ECONÓMICO: at the hearing to show cause matter pursuant to Section Professions Code). ¿Necesita seguro de salud fictitious business name or (are) doing business as: Original Center Plaza, Pomona, CA why the petition should not be 17913 of the Business and names listed above on N/A 91766 a un costo asequible, ya (1) Zaybo Fots, (2) Fots, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/18 granted. If no written objection Professions code that the I declare that all information 2078 East 97th Street, Apt. CNS-3142686# 2. The name, address, and sea para usted o alguien en is timely filed, the court may registrant knows to be false su hogar? Si es así, puede in this statement is true and #217, Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL telephone number of the grant the petition without a is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who , County of LA petitioner’s attorney, or the presentar una solicitud con 90002 hearing. punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS petitioner without an attorney, Covered California. Covered Notice of Hearing: exceed one thousand dollars California lo puede ayudar a matter pursuant to Section Isaiah A. Wilder, 2078 East NAME STATEMENT are: (El nombre, dirección Date: July 17, 2018, Time: ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and 97th Street, Apt. #217, Los File No. 2018 135834 y número de teléfono del reducir el costo que paga por 10:30 A.M., Dept.: 44, Room: S/ Babatope Ajileye, Owner seguro de salud asequible y Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90002 The following person(s) is abogado del demandante, o 418 This statement was filed registrant knows to be false This business is conducted (are) doing business as: del demandante si no tiene de alta calidad. Para obtener The address of the court is with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor by: an individual 1. Tony’s Ribtaculous abogado, son): Bin Wang, más información, visite www. 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles on June 11, 2018 coveredca.com. O llame a punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced to Ribs, 2. Tony’s Ribtaculous 18708 Aguiro St, Rowland Angeles, CA 90012 NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars transact business under the Heights, CA 91748 Covered California al 1-800- Smoked Ribs, 37301 Rockie A copy of this Order to Show Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). fictitious business name or Ln, Palmdale, CA 93552, Date (Fecha): April 17 2018 300-0213. Cause shall be published at 17920, a Fictitious Name WARNING - IMPORTANT S/ Jose Luis Hernandez, names listed above on N/A County of LA SHERRI R. CARTER, least once each week for four Statement generally expires Owner I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Clerk, by (Secretario, por) I. INFORMATION successive weeks prior to at the end of five years from California law provides that, This statement was filed in this statement is true and Antony Wallace, 37301 AVALOS, Deputy (Asistente) the date set for hearing on the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who Rockie Ln, Palmdale, CA [SEAL] for purposes of division of the petition in the following in the office of the County property upon dissolution Angeles on May 23, 2018 declares as true any material 93552 STANDARD FAMILY LAW newspaper of general Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted RESTRAINING ORDERS of a marriage or domestic circulation, printed in this in Subdivision (b) of Section partnership or upon legal Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and by: An Individual Starting immediately, you county: L.A. Sentinel 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the The registrant commenced to and your spouse or domestic separation, property acquired Date: May 17, 2018 40 days after any change by the parties during marriage Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false transact business under the partner are restrained from: Edward B. Moreton, Jr. in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor fictitious business name or 1. removing the minor or domestic partnership in Judge of the Superior Court statement pursuant to Section joint form is presumed to be the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to names listed above on N/A children of the parties from 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/18 17913 other than a change in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information the state or applying for a new community property. If either CNS-3136358# in the residence address of party to this action should LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). in this statement is true and or replacement passport for a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Isaiah A. Wilder, Owner correct. (A registrant who those minor children without die before the jointly held Fictitious Business Name community property is divided, 17920, where it expires This statement was filed declares as true any material the prior written consent of Statement must be filed 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section

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17913 of the Business and names listed above on N/A Relyance, (7) Virtual statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS bids may be submitted Professions code that the I declare that all information Relyance Administrative 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los Notice is given that proposals electronically using Bid registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and Services, 335 E. Albertoni in the residence address of Angeles on May 16, 2018 for Architectural/Engineering Express, www.BidExpress. is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who St., Building #200 Unit #331, a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with Design Services for the com . The work shall be punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material Carson, CA 90746, County Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section Martin Luther King, Jr. done in accordance with the exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section of LA Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name Behavior Health Center Plans and Specifications on ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires Project (AED7740135) will file and open for inspection S/ Antony Wallace, Owner Professions code that the Tammatha Holyfield, 335 E. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from be received by the County of at the Department of Public This statement was filed registrant knows to be false Albertoni St., Building #200 Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Los Angeles Dept. of Public Works. The work is estimated with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor Unit #331, Carson, CA 90746 must be accompanied by the in the office of the County Works, Cashier’s Office, 900 to cost between $2,300,000 Angeles on June 4, 2018 punishable by a fine not to Eric W. Holyfield, 335 E. Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, and $3,000,000 and shall be NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars Albertoni St., Building #200 The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section CA 91803 until 2 p.m., on July completed over a period of Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). Unit #331, Carson, CA 90746 does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires 3, 2018. For more details and one year on an as-needed 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Darrell K. Brown, Owner This business is conducted the use in this state of a 40 days after any change a copy of the RFP, visit https:// basis. The prime contractor Statement generally expires This statement was filed by: a married couple Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the dpw.lacounty.gov/contracts/ shall possess a valid at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los The registrant commenced to in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section Opportunities.aspx California Class A or C10 the date on which it was filed Angeles on May 16, 2018 transact business under the another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change 6/21/18 contractor’s license. Prebid in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with fictitious business name or or common law (See Section in the residence address of CNS-3143665# questions regarding the Plans Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section names listed above on N/A 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new LOS ANGELES SENTINEL and Specifications shall be in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name submitted via e-mail only to: 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires in this statement is true and Original Statement must be filed [email protected]. 40 days after any change at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/18 before the expiration. Effective The Housing Opportunities Include “Prebid Questions in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed declares as true any material CNS-3137930# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious for Persons With AIDS for TDS0001573” in the statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement (HOPWA) tenant-based subject line of the e-mail. 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and must be accompanied by the rental assistance program Prebid questions will not be in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. will be adding a “Fast Track” accepted after 10 a.m. on a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement component. The tenant-based Monday, June 25, 2018. The Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor File No. 2018124753 does not of itself authorize rental assistance program bids must be submitted on Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to The following person(s) is the use in this state of a provides rental subsidies to the proposal forms included before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name very low-income persons in the bidder’s package of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). Cutiecakesbythepound, in violation of the rights of living with HIV/AIDS and their the contract documents. The Business Name Statement in the residence address of S/ Tammatha Holyfield, Wife 1237 W 65th Place, Los another under Federal, State, families. contract documents for this must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new This statement was filed Angeles, CA 90044, County or common law (See Section The Housing Authority of the project may be downloaded Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los of LA 14411 et seq., Business and City of Los Angeles (HACLA) free of charge by visiting The filing of this statement Statement must be filed Angeles on May 14, 2018 Registered owner(s): Professions Code). will open the HOPWA the following website: http:// does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with Carmen L Valentine, 1237 W. Original “Fast Track” component dpw.lacounty.gov/general/ the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section 65th Place, Los Angeles, CA 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/18 for registrations via phone contracts/opportunities Each Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name 90044 CNS-3136770# on June 11, 2018. A limited bid must be accompanied by in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL number of registrations will a certified check, cashier’s another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from by: An Individual be taken on a first come, check, or surety bond payable or common law (See Section The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed The registrant commenced first served basis. Once to County of Los Angeles in 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize in the office of the County to transact business under the desired number of an amount equal to at least Professions Code). the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided the fictitious business name GOVERNMENT registrations has been met, 10 percent of the bid to Original Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section or names listed above on the registration phone line will guarantee that the bidder will 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/18 in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires 05/2018 be closed. Only one registrant enter into the contract if it is CNS-3141403# another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change I declare that all information per phone call. To register, so awarded. No contractor or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in this statement is true and please call the registration or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES COUNTY subcontractor may be listed 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section correct. (A registrant who phone line at 213-252-2568, on a bid proposal for a public FICTITIOUS BUSINESS declares as true any material METROPOLITAN Monday through Friday from Professions Code). 17913 other than a change TRANSPORTATION works project (submitted NAME STATEMENT Original in the residence address of matter pursuant to Section 8:00am to 4:00pm. on or after March 1, 2015) File No. 2018127819 17913 of the Business and AUTHORITY (LACMTA) 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/18 a registered owner. A new REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL unless registered with the The following person(s) is CNS-3140496# Fictitious Business Name Professions code that the Department of Industrial (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed registrant knows to be false Under the HOPWA “Fast Relations pursuant to Labor D&D Southern Foodservice, before the expiration. Effective is guilty of a misdemeanor Track” Program, only Code Section 1725.5 [with 829 W. Palmdale Bl. Suite FICTITIOUS BUSINESS punishable by a fine not to Metro Set-Aside Opportunity. those applicants who are January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This solicitation is open to limited exceptions from this 134, Palmdale, CA 93551, NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement exceed one thousand dollars registered, and approved to requirement for bid purposes County of LA File No. 2018115301 ($1,000)). Certified Small Businesses participate under this program must be accompanied by the Only. only under Labor Code Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. S/ Carmen L Valentine, Owner component will be processed Section 1771.1 (a)]. No Daryn Chatman, 829 W. (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement This statement was filed and certified directly by the contractor or subcontractor Palmdale Bl. Suite 134, Laceys Hair Boutique, 2255 with the County Clerk of Los Housing Authority. Applicants does not of itself authorize Metro will receive Proposals may be awarded a contract Palmdale, CA 93551 Cahuilla St #97, Colton, CA the use in this state of a Angeles on May 21, 2018 who require assistance for public work on a public This business is conducted 92324, County of LA NOTICE-In accordance with for Request for Proposals other than housing will be Fictitious Business Name (RFP) No. PS54790, Audit works project (awarded on by: An Individual Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section assigned to a non-profit or after April 1, 2015) unless The registrant commenced to Doneca Denise Fletcher, 17920, a Fictitious Name of FY 2018 Transit Security agency currently funded another under Federal, State, Services Performance. Metro registered with the Department transact business under the 2255 Cahuilla St #97, Colton, or common law (See Section Statement generally expires by Los Angeles Housing + of Industrial Relations fictitious business name or CA 92324 at the end of five years from seeks a qualified consultant Community Investment 14411 et seq., Business and to conduct an audit of pursuant to Labor Code names listed above on N/A This business is conducted Professions Code). the date on which it was filed Department (HCIDLA) for Section 1725.5. This project I declare that all information by: An Individual in the office of the County Metro’s Transit Security other services. HACLA’s Amended filing performance, including each is subject to compliance in this statement is true and The registrant commenced 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/18 Clerk, except, as provided HOPWA “Fast Track” monitoring and enforcement correct. (A registrant who to transact business under CNS-3140474# in Subdivision (b) of Section law enforcement services Program currently serves the contract, to determine how by the Department of declares as true any material the fictitious business name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires cities of Los Angeles, Santa Industrial Relations. All matter pursuant to Section or names listed above on 40 days after any change key performance indicators Monica, Burbank, La Cañada, are measuring up against persons performing the work 17913 of the Business and 05/2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the Culver City and Inglewood. shall be paid not less than Professions code that the I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section actual performance metrics Applicants will be screened as detailed in the Statement the General Prevailing Wage registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and File No. 2018127316 17913 other than a change for criminal background and Determination prepared is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is in the residence address of of Work on file at the LACMTA residency status. Office of Procurement, One by the Director of Industrial punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new 6/21/18 Relations pursuant to the exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section (1) Steady Elevation Fictitious Business Name Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CNS-3143020# CA, 90012 (9th Floor). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL State Labor Code. Copies ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and Athletics, (2) Steady Statement must be filed of these wage rates are S/ Daryn Chatman, Owner Professions code that the Elevation Association, (3) before the expiration. Effective ANNOUNCEMENT OF available at the Department of This statement was filed registrant knows to be false Steady Elevation Apparel, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Public Works. The successful with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor 12010 S. Broadway, Los Business Name Statement All proposals must be PUBLIC REVIEW AND received on or before 2:00 PUBLIC HEARING bidder must provide full Angeles on May 24, 2018 punishable by a fine not to Angeles, CA 90061, County must be accompanied by the disclosure of False Claims Act NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars of LA Affidavit of Identity form. p.m. Thursday July 12, 2018 at the address listed above. violations, labor law/payroll Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement violations, debarments, and 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Doneca Denise Fletcher, Rasheed Rich, 12010 S. does not of itself authorize Proposals received later than The Housing Authority of the the above date and time will City of Los Angeles (HACLA) civil/criminal legal actions as Statement generally expires Owner Broadway, Los Angeles, CA the use in this state of a provided in the Instructions to at the end of five years from This statement was filed 90061 Fictitious Business Name be rejected and returned to has developed and will be the proposer unopened. A publishing its Draft Agency Bidders. Failure to complete the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los Anthony Kidd, 12010 S. in violation of the rights of these forms may result in a in the office of the County Angeles on May 10 2018 Broadway, Los Angeles, CA another under Federal, State, Pre-Proposal conference will Plan for Fiscal Year 2019 in be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday compliance with the Housing determination that the bidder Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with 90061 or common law (See Section is nonresponsive and/or not in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section Quincy Reese, 12010 S. 14411 et seq., Business and June 22, 2018 in the Union Reform Act of 1998. The rd responsible. The contract, 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name Broadway, Los Angeles, CA Professions Code). Station Conference Room, 3 Draft Agency Plan will be Floor located at the above available for public review if awarded, will be awarded 40 days after any change Statement generally expires 90061 Original to a responsible contractor 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/18 address. and comment beginning in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from Matsimela McMorris, 12010 with the lowest responsive statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CNS-3136772# Friday, June 15, 2018 through LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Thursday, August 16, 2018. bid; however, the Board of 17913 other than a change in the office of the County CA 90061 Supervisors reserves the right in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided Kevin Roberson, 12010 S. Copies of the RFP will be to reject any and all bids. A a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section Broadway, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS available on June 13, 2018 NAME STATEMENT The Public Hearing for the responsible contractor is one Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires 90061 via the website at www. who has demonstrated the Statement must be filed 40 days after any change This business is conducted File No. 2018112482 metro.net. You may also 2019 Draft Agency Plan will The following person(s) is be held: Thursday, August attribute of trustworthiness, before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the by: Copartners obtain a copy of the RFP by as well as quality, fitness, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: calling the PROCUREMENT 16, 2018 staring at 5:00 p.m. Cheveluer, 303 North at Los Angeles Convention capacity, and experience Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change to transact business under RECEPTION DESK (9th to satisfactorily perform the must be accompanied by the in the residence address of the fictitious business name Jackson Street Apt 209, Floor) at (213) 922-1037, or Center, Conference Room Glendale, CA 91206, County 408B, Concourse Meeting contract. It is the County’s Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new or names listed above on via Fax at (213) 922-1004. policy to conduct business The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name 05/2018 of Los Angeles 6/21/18 Rooms Section, 1201 Articles of Incorporation or CNS-3144571# South Figueroa Street Los only with responsible does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed I declare that all information contractors. The County the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective in this statement is true and Organization Number: AI LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Angeles, CA 90015-1399. #ON: 201810210111 The 2019 Draft Agency Plan maintains the Contractor Alert Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious correct. (A registrant who Reporting Database (CARD), in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement declares as true any material Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES COUNTY can be reviewed during Safe Haven Brands, 303 METROPOLITAN normal business hours at which is used to track/monitor another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the matter pursuant to Section poorly performing contractors. or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 of the Business and North Jackson Street Apt 209, TRANSPORTATION the Management Offices and Glendale, CA 91206; CA AUTHORITY (LACMTA) Resident Council offices at When a County department 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement Professions code that the identifies a significant Professions Code). does not of itself authorize registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by: INVITATION FOR BID the large family developments A Limited Liability Company and also at: performance/non-compliance Original the use in this state of a is guilty of a misdemeanor issue(s) with a contractor, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/18 Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced CNS-3141398# to transact business under LACMTA will receive Bids/ the department will provide in violation of the rights of exceed one thousand dollars notice to the contractor and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, ($1,000)). the fictitious business name Proposals for OP52924-2 - HACLA Central Office or names listed above on Blue and Gold Line Train 2600 Wilshire Blvd. 1st floor will give the contractor an or common law (See Section S/ Rasheed Rich, Partner opportunity to correct the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and This statement was filed 03/2018 Control Batteries at the 9th L.A., CA 90057 NAME STATEMENT I declare that all information Floor Receptionist Desk, issue(s). If the contractor does Professions Code). with the County Clerk of Los Avalon Gardens not take any appropriate steps File No. 2018135683 Original Angeles on May 23, 2018 in this statement is true and Vendor/Contract Management Management Office th to correct the issue(s), the The following person(s) is 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/18 NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Department, One Gateway 701 E. 88 St L.A., CA 90002 (are) doing business as: CNS-3140494# declares as true any material Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 County department will enter Subdivision (a) of Section Estrada Courts Management the contractor, along with any Tag’s Mart, 3820 Crenshaw LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section (9th Floor). Office Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 17913 of the Business and 3232 Estrada St L.A., CA other relevant information Statement generally expires pertaining to the contractor’s 90008, County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from Professions code that the 90023 Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT registrant knows to be false All Bids must be submitted to performance issue(s), into the date on which it was filed Gonzaque Village CARD. The information Rosa Simonian, 3516 8th Ave, File No. 2018134581 in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor LACMTA, and be filed at the Management Office Los Angeles, CA 90018; CA The following person(s) is punishable by a fine not to reception desk, 9th floor, V/ 1515 E 105th St L.A., CA entered into CARD can Clerk, except, as provided be accessed by all County This business is conducted (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars CM Department, on or before 90002 by: An Individual Finger Lickin’ Eatz Catering, ($1,000)). 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on departments and will be used, 17920, where it expires Imperial Courts along with any other relevant The registrant commenced 4600 W Martin Luther King 40 days after any change S/ Mya C Johnson, CEO Wednesday, July 18, 2018, Management Office to transact business under Blvd 21, Los Angeles, CA Safe Haven Brands at which time bids will be 11541 Croesus Ave L.A., CA information not included in in the facts set forth in the CARD, in determining bidder the fictitious business name 90016, County of LA statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed opened and publicly read. Bids 90059 or names listed above on Registered owner(s): with the County Clerk of Los received after the above date responsibility. If a department 17913 other than a change Jordan Downs Management reviews this information and 05/2018 Paul M. Pitts, 4600 W Martin in the residence address of Angeles on May 8, 2018 and time may be rejected and Office I declare that all information Luther King Blvd 21, Los NOTICE-In accordance with returned unopened. Each Bid 9800 Grape St L.A., CA 90002 determines that a finding of a registered owner. A new non-responsibility should in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90016 Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section must be sealed and marked Mar Vista Gardens correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted 17920, a Fictitious Name Bid No. OP52924-2. A Pre- be pursued, the department Statement must be filed Management Office will adhere to the guidelines declares as true any material by: An Individual before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires Bid conference will be held on 11965 Allin St Culver City, CA matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to at the end of five years from 19-Apr-2018 11:00:00, at One 90230 specified in the Los Angeles January 1, 2014, the Fictitious County Code, Chapter 17913 of the Business and transact business under the Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, Nickerson Gardens Professions code that the fictitious business name or in the office of the County CA 90012, Alhambra: Room 2.202 and the County’s must be accompanied by the Management Office Implementation Procedures registrant knows to be false names listed above on N/A Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided 09-84. 1590 114th St L.A., CA 90059 is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information in Subdivision (b) of Section for Determinations of The filing of this statement Pico/Las Casitas Contractor Non-Responsibility punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires Management Office th and Contractor Debarment. exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a 40 days after any change For a copy of the Bid 1526 E. 4 St L.A., CA 90033 ($1,000)). declares as true any material in the facts set forth in the specifications go to The successful bidder will Fictitious Business Name Pueblo Del Rio Management be required to fully comply S/ Rosa Simonian, Owner matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section http://business.metro.net/ Office This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and 17913 other than a change VendorPortal/faces/home/ 1801 East 53rd St L.A., CA with all applicable State another under Federal, State, and Federal reporting with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the or common law (See Section in the residence address of solicitations/openSolicitations 90058 Angeles on June 4, 2018 registrant knows to be false a registered owner. A new or for further information email requirements relating to 14411 et seq., Business and Ramona Gardens employment reporting for its NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Aryani Guzman at guzmana@ Management Office Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to Statement must be filed metro.net. 2830 Lancaster Ave L.A., CA employees and comply with Original all lawfully served Wage and 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/18 before the expiration. Effective 6/21/18 90033 Statement generally expires ($1,000)). CNS-3137948# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CNS-3144211# Earnings Assignment Orders LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Rancho San Pedro and Notice of Assignment at the end of five years from S/ Paul M. Pitts, Owner LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement Management Office the date on which it was filed This statement was filed must be accompanied by the 275 West 1st St San Pedro, and continue to maintain in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. CA 90731 compliance throughout the Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on June 1, 2018 NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES COUNTY duration of the contract. METROPOLITAN Rose Hill Courts Failure to comply may be in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2018120217 does not of itself authorize Management Office 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is the use in this state of a TRANSPORTATION 4466 Florizel L.A., CA 90032 cause for termination of 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name AUTHORITY (LACMTA) the contract or initiation of INVITATION FOR BID San Fernando Gardens debarment proceedings. in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires (1) Loyalkia Home Health in violation of the rights of Management Office statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from Care, (2) Loyalkia, 5725 another under Federal, State, 10995 Lehigh Ave Pacoima, The contract is subject 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed 4th Ave., Los Angeles, CA or common law (See Section CA 91331 to the requirements of the LACMTA will receive Bids/ County’s Defaulted Property in the residence address of in the office of the County 90043, County of LA; Mailing 14411 et seq., Business and William Mead a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Address: PO Box 59652, Professions Code). Proposals for OP47489-2 - 1300 Cardinal St., Los Tax Reduction Program Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Norwalk, CA 90652 Original Tow Tractors (Yard Mules) Angeles CA 90012 (Defaulted Tax Program), at the 9th Floor Receptionist Los Angeles County Code Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Registered owner(s): 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/18 Section 8 Valley Office before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Sheakia Unique Mitchell, CNS-3136771# Desk, Vendor/Contract Chapter 2.206. Bidders should LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 6946 Van Nuys Blvd. Ste 100 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 5725 4th Ave., Los Angeles, Management Department, Van Nuys, CA 91405 carefully read the Defaulted One Gateway Plaza, Los Tax Program. The Defaulted Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section CA 90043 Section 8 South Office must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change This business is conducted Angeles, CA 90012 (9th Tax Program applies to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 19600 Hamilton Ave., Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of by: an individual Floor). Torrance, CA 90502 both contractors and their The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT 6/21/18 subcontractors. Bidders will does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name transact business under the File No. 2018120758 CNS-3141665# be required to certify that they the use in this state of a Statement must be filed fictitious business name or The following person(s) is All Bids must be submitted to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL are in full compliance with the Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective names listed above on N/A (are) doing business as: LACMTA, and be filed at the provisions of the Defaulted Tax in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious I declare that all information Ste4Knee Rene, 801 West reception desk, 9th floor, V/ NOTICE INVITING BIDS Program and shall maintain another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in this statement is true and 108th St, Los Angeles, CA CM Department, on or before Sealed bids will be received compliance during the term or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the correct. (A registrant who 90044, County of LA; Mailing 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on by the County of Los Angeles of the contract, or shall certify 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. declares as true any material Address: P.O. Box 47464, Los Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Department of Public Works, that they are exempt from Professions Code). The filing of this statement matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90047 which time bids will be opened Construction Division, for the the Defaulted Tax Program by Amended Filing does not of itself authorize 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): and publicly read. Bids installation and modification of completing a certification of 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/18 the use in this state of a Professions code that the Stephanie R Weatherspoon, received after the above date traffic signals and street lights compliance with the Defaulted CNS-3140956# Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false 801 West 108th St, Los and time may be rejected and and the performance of other Tax Program. In accordance LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of is guilty of a misdemeanor Angeles, CA 90044; CA returned unopened. Each Bid incidental and appurtenant with Los Angeles County another under Federal, State, punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted must be sealed and marked work on an as-needed Code Chapter 2.202, failure FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section exceed one thousand dollars by: An Individual Bid No. OP47489-2. A Pre- basis under Project ID No. to maintain compliance with NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and ($1,000)). The registrant commenced Bid conference will be held TDS0001573, As-Needed the Defaulted Tax Program File No. 2018118612 Professions Code). S/ Sheakia Unique Mitchell, to transact business under on 21-Jun-2018 10:00:00, Traffic Signal Construction or to cure defects within the The following person(s) is Original Owner the fictitious business name at One Gateway Plaza, Los Fiscal Year 2018-19, in time specified may be cause (are) doing business as: 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/18 This statement was filed or names listed above on Angeles, CA 90012, Arcadia: various unincorporated for termination of the contract Wilson Mill Riverbank, 240 CNS-3140483# with the County Clerk of Los 04/2018 Room 08-95. communities and split and/or initiation of debarment W. 7th Street #29, Long LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Angeles on May 16, 2018 I declare that all information jurisdiction intersections in the proceedings against the Beach, CA 90813, County of NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Los Angeles Basin and Santa noncompliant contractor. Bids LA; Mailing Address: 701 Pine FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who For a copy of the Bid Clarita Valley. The bids must that fail to comply with the Avenue #143, Long Beach, NAME STATEMENT 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material specifications go to be submitted at the Cashier’s certification requirements CA 90813 File No. 2018118056 Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section http://business.metro.net/ Office, located on the of the Defaulted Tax Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and VendorPortal/faces/home/ Mezzanine level, 900 South Program will be considered Darrell K. Brown, 240 W. 7th (are) doing business as: the date on which it was filed Professions code that the solicitations/openSolicitations Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, nonresponsive and excluded Street, #29, Long Beach, CA (1) Relyance, (2) Relyance in the office of the County registrant knows to be false or for further information email California 91803-1331, before from further consideration. 90813 Virtual Administrative Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor Aryani Guzman at guzmana@ 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, The successful bidder will This business is conducted Support Services, (3) in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to metro.net. 2018. The bids will then be be required to submit a by: An Individual Relyance VA, (4) Relyance 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars 6/21/18 publicly opened and read in faithful performance bond, The registrant commenced to Virtual Admin, (5) Relyance 40 days after any change ($1,000)). CNS-3144038# the location posted in the payment bond, and liability transact business under the Virtual Administrative in the facts set forth in the S/ Stephanie R Weatherspoon, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL main lobby. Alternatively, and workers’ compensation fictitious business name or Services, (6) Virtual Owner insurance with the contract. THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JUNE ANGELES 21, 2018 SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYLASENTINEL.NET A-15 9, 2014

A Life Well Lived One Frame at a Time Emmy Award-winning Writer, Director, Producer and Founder of LAWEBFEST Leaves Lasting Legacy

SPecial to the Sentinel 1:30 p.m. at the Angelus Entertainment in 1995 He - May 31, 2018 Funeral Home Chapel, 3875 was the Writer, Director & There is no doubt Mi- Crenshaw Blvd., Los Ange- Producer for the TV com- WHAT: Homegoing chael Ajakwe Jr. was a man les, CA 90008 edy, Beauty and the Baller, Celebration with a plan. No achieve- A pioneer in the Web Se- based on his web series, ment was more stellar for ries arena before it became Who and airing from July WHEN: Friday, June the Emmy Award winning mainstream, Ajakwe Jr. 22 - September 9, 2017 on 22nd Funeral 1:30 p.m. writer than founding the saw a window of opportu- Centric TV (now BET-Her) Repast 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 first Web Series Festivalnity and founded LAWEB- He is a four-time NAACP p.m. EVER, LAWEBFEST. FEST in 2010. Known as Image Award-winning pro- Ajakwe Jr. did not slow the ‘Sundance of Web Se- ducer and playwright Mi- WHERE: down after being diagnosed ries Festivals’, he helped chael has written and di- Funeral - with cancer but continued launch and partnered with rected 9 plays and produced Angelus Funeral Home producing the festival and others webspecific festivals 16 plays that have been Chapel actively participating in around the globe includ- nominated for 29 NAACP 3875 Crenshaw Blvd. the international web series ing launching the Marseille Theatre Awards, winning a Los Angeles, CA 90008 festivals. On May 31, 2018 Webfest in 2011, Europe's total of 5 awards. He was in Los Angeles, California, first web series festival in a Member of the Writer's Repast - Ajakwe Jr. succumbed to the south of France. He was Guild of America (WGA) The Wilfandel Club pancreatic cancer at the age a part of festivals around and Producer's Guild of COURTESY PHOTO 3425 W. Adams Blvd., of 52. His legacy and light the world including France, America (PGA). Michael Ajakwe Jr. Los Angeles, CA 90018 shine on in each word he Brazil, South Korea, Aus- Ajakwe Jr. is survived wrote, each frame he shot tralia, Hong Kong, Atlanta, by his wife Tammy Ajakwe, Ajakwe. His father, Chief and LAWEBFEST visit Condolences - and each web series festival South Florida, Canada, Ita- his mother, Lady Patricia Michael O. Ajakwe, Sr www.LAWEBFEST.com. Mrs. Tammy Ajakwe celebrated. ly, Mexico and Spain. Ajakwe; his sister, Ethell proceeded him in death. ; 3651 S. LaBrea Ave., His funeral will be Fri- He won a Daytime Onye; his brothers: Robert For more information WHO: Michael Ajak- #530 day, June 22nd, 2018 at Emmy for Talk Soup on E! Ajakwe and Dr. Reginald about Michael Ajakwe Jr. we Jr., October 12, 1965 Los Angeles, CA 90016 Project18Fourty {continued from Pg. A-4}

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Onfroy, the rapper was XXX was later brought COURTESY PHOTO shopping for motorcycles to a Broward County hos- in Deerfield Beach, Flori- pital where he succumbed Tahira Aliya Page tells young women, dance da and as he was leaving to his injuries and died. is in your heart, it's in your soul the motorsport dealership The Florida-native two armed suspects ap- released his first debut proached his car. One of studio album “17” in Au- the gunmen fatally shot gust 2017 which charted XXX before fleeing theat number two on the US scene, said Keyla Con- Billboard 200. COURTESY PHOTO XXXTentacion

they are doubly taxed to do couraged to graduate high Nicol continued from Pg A-2} this extra “diversity” work school and not look be- and be mother figures to yond. We also have a glut had a full-time chair in on “cultural-identify taxa- students without little to of people with college de- a long time, so there is a tion.” Could you explain any recognition of the time, grees, but often no jobs for lot to do in terms of cur- what that means? energy, and stress this has them. Many now believe riculum updates and setting A: Amado Padilla on our personal and profes- we need to bring the manu- policies. But I like a chal- coined the term “cultural sional lives. facturing sector back. The lenge, and look forward taxation” in 1994. Cultural Sidebar: Nicol has question is, why weren’t we to helping rebuild the pro- taxation happens a lot in co-authored the article doing that in the first place? gram and increasing its vis- educational settings. Fac- “Reclaiming Our Time: So I’m on board with find - ibility on campus and in the ulty of color often end up Women of Color Facultying better ways to prepare wider community. doing a lot of extra work and Radical Self-Care in them for college, but would We want to offer stu- that doesn’t get rewarded. the Academy” with Dr. also suggest that African dents more variety, and For example, a student Jennifer Yee, which will American students who are work to establish Africana may come and say “I had be published this spring not sure about going to col- "As long as it's something that you want Studies at Cal State Domin- an instructor who told me in the Feminist Teacher.lege consider starting at a and you are driven towards that don'͛t stop. guez Hills as a hub for eth- I was stupid because I’m The article explores how community college where nic and Africana studies in Black.” The professor ends cultural-identity taxation skilled trade curriculum is be exposed to such art due ing in the kitchen. A lot the South Bay. The faculty up counseling and mentor- takes a toll on one’s body, also available to let them to social or economic is- of these girls use their already have some innova- ing the student, even help- mind, and spirit, and offers decide what is best for sues. I was that kid that window seals as a barre, tive ideas for the curricu- ing with the steps to file a suggestions for combating them. lived in that community or they use the fire place, lum. We have been talking grievance, which can take a this taxation through radi- Q: Whether graduat- and it was the support of on the balcony. As long a great deal about develop- good amount of time. This cal self-care practices. ing from college, or going my family, community as it’s something that you ing courses around gender, and other types of extra Q: CSU Dominguez straight to work after high and coach's that devel- want and you are driven namely Africana woman- work is cultural taxation. Hills serves the largest pop- school, what one piece oped my passion. Dance towards that don’t stop,” hood and Black masculin- It’s often a common expec- ulation of African Ameri- of advice would you give was a need for me and so said Page. ity, contemporary social tation that faculty of color can students in the CSU young African Americans I decided to ensure my Page’s future business movements such as Black do all of the race-related system. However, Black to help them prepare for to- love of dance through goals include expanding Lives Matter, and creat- work. enrollment is down here day’s workforce? education with constantly the size of her dance stu- ing more opportunities for Identity taxation is and across the system— A: Students really need studying dance and secur- dio and focusing on her students to study abroad in more specific to women.particularly among males. to practice the skill of net- ing a background in per- students. Project 18Four- different parts of Africa. Female faculty often take Why do you think that is?working while they’re at formance enhancement ty is located at 5872 w. We already have strong- Afon the role of mother - figIs there another way of -ex the university. In the work- and youth kinetics,” said Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, rican and African American ure—mothering students amining this issue? force, most people know Page. California 90035. For history and literature curri- through a crisis. One might A: Many high school how to do their jobs tech- As far as advice is more information on the cula, and are considering say, “I’m pregnant, and students are resisting col- nically, but they often have concerned, Page encour- hours of operation and different types of media my family is against abor- lege because our K-12 terrible interpersonal skills, ages young girls who are summer classes at the coursework, such as teach- tion. What do I do?” They system is not preparing and that is really going to unable to get to her stu- dance studio please call ing about film and social often come to you because them well. In many cases,hold them back. Students, dio to continue pursuing (323) 892-6046 and visit media. Our challenge is we they’ve built a level of trust African American students particularly those of color, dance. @7thdancer on Insta- are very small, but that is with you. In return, you do not even have the basic need to be taught how to “Dance is in your gram. Children who have common in ethnic studies. wouldn’t want to refer that requirements met to enter network and communicate heart, it’s in your soul. a parent in the California Q: I understand you student to someone else; into the CSU. One of the better. It should be a part of You can have profession- Correctional Facility are have an article coming out to just hand her off. 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As provided for in Section County lobbyist and County The County supports and NOTICE are unknown. You are hereby this notice, pursuant to Rule will be taken against you 22300 of the State Public lobbying firm, as defined by encourages equal opportunity KENNETH RAY LAWSON ORDERED to serve upon 103(c)(3) of the Tenn. R. Juv. pursuant to Rule 55 of the Contract Code, the contractor Los Angeles County Code contracting. By order of the Adam R. Hicks, Attorney P. you must also appear in Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief may substitute securities for Section 2.160.010, retained by Board of Supervisors of the for the State of Tennessee, the Juvenile Court of White demanded in the Petition. any monies withheld by Public the bidder, is in full compliance County of Los Angeles, State The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s County, Tennessee, at Sparta, You may view and obtain a Works to ensure performance with Chapter 2.160 of the Los of California. Dated June 6, Department of Children’s Services, 600 Hearthwood Tennessee, on the 20th day copy of the Petition and any under the contract or enter Angeles County Code. Para 2018. Celia Zavala Acting Services, has filed a Petition Court, Cookeville, Tennessee of August, 2018, at 9:00 other subsequently filed legal into an escrow agreement for mas informacion con relacion Executive Officer of the Board against you seeking to declare 38506, (931) 646-3000, an AM for the Adjudicatory and documents at the Juvenile payment of such monies to an a esta noticia, por favor of Supervisors your children to be dependent Answer to the Petition filed Dispositional Hearing on the Court Clerk’s Office in Sparta, escrow agent. Each person by llame a este numero (626) 6/14, 6/21/18 and neglected. It appears by the State of Tennessee, Petition filed by the State of Tennessee. submitting a response to this 458-3118. Nuestras horas CNS-3139734# that ordinary process of law Department of Children’s Tennessee, Department of 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/18 Notice Inviting Bids certifies de oficina son de 7 a.m. a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL cannot be served upon you Services, within thirty (30) days Children’s Services. If you fail CNS-3139694# that such bidder and each 5:30 p.m. de Lunes a Jueves. because your whereabouts of the last day of publication of to do so, a default judgment LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B-1 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 Report Finds LAPD’s Use of Deadly Force Increased Last Year CITY NEWS SERVICE died. there is anything we can three apiece. at an increase in the num- “One surprising fact, learn from them.” “Given that, by defini- ber of shootings where offi- Some members of the frankly, was that other sim- Johnson also expressed tion these incidents afford- cers used rifles and where civilian body who oversee ilarly sized agencies — concern that 34 percent of ed the officers greater more than one officer fired the Los Angeles Police New York, Chicago, Hous- the shootings involved sus- opportunity to plan and shots. Department expressed al- ton, the Los Angeles Sher- pects who did not have a coordinate, I’d also like to “I’m extremely inter- arm today at a report that iff's Department, Philadel- firearm, despite changes do a review of those facts ested in looking at — very found the use of deadly phia — all saw significant the department has imple- and circumstances,” John- carefully, not just from a force by officers was up decreases in the number of mented the last several son said. policy perspective, but also last year despite the fact officer-involved shootings years that require officers The committee moved as applied — how we are that other large depart- between 2016 and 2017, to attempt to deescalate to form a subcommittee to approaching situations where ments around the country while we had a 10 percent encounters. analyze the report and force may be warranted but saw a decrease. increase,” Commissioner Johnson also pointed come back to the full com- still approaching those situ- There were 44 police Matt Johnson Vice President Matt John- out that seven of the shoot- mission with some find- ations in a manner that is shootings in 2017, com- son said, “So once again ings resulted from a pre- ings. likely to result in the least pared to 40 in the previous LAPD. The report found I’d like to take a look to see planned operation by the Johnson and Commis- amount of force that is nec- year, according to an annu- that of the 44 shootings, 31 what these other depart- department, while the pre- sioner Cynthia McClain- essary to achieve the objec- al report prepared by the suspects were hit and 17 ments are doing to see if vious two years only saw Hill also expressed concern tive,” McClain-Hill said. L.A. County Ban on Commercial Cannabis Still Stands CITY NEWS SERVICE professionals, local elected advisory review board, cre- Janice Hahn said in a state- officials and residents, the ating a health assessment, ment. “However, this ban A ban on commercial Office of Cannabis Man- amending at least five dif- does not affect residents' cannabis remains in place agement earlier presented ferent county ordinances ability to use cannabis in unincorporated areas of the board with 64 recom- and setting up a public recreationally or grow Los Angeles County, with mendations and a tax rev- workshop around access to plants on their property for the Board of Supervisors enue analysis. The DCBA cannabis opportunities. All personal use as guaranteed today opting not to take report focused on the steps of which would likely take under Proposition 64.” any action on the issue, required to implement any months, if not years. More than 100 people even as new legal dispen- particular policy, including And the board is not in signed up to speak on the saries open with state and detailed maps of where a hurry. issue during the board's local licenses in other parts businesses could be locat- “The Board of Supervi- meeting and a majority of of the county. • allow and regulate all only allow medical dispen- ed. sors has decided not to rush them pressed the county to The county’s Depart- types of medical and recre- saries; or A key takeaway of the this issue and, by taking no move toward regulation, ment of Consumer and ational commercial • keep the ban in place. report is that if the board action on the report today, arguing that the ban Business Affairs presented cannabis activity; Based on months of chooses to lift the ban, has allowed the ban on allowed a black market to three options to the Board • limit the types of discussions with drug poli- there’s a lot more work to commercial cannabis in the flourish, contrary to the of Supervisors for moving cannabis businesses that cy experts, academic re- be done — setting up a unincorporated areas to aim of statewide legaliza- forward: can open, for example, searchers, public health commission as well as an stay in place,” Supervisor tion. Free Nonprofit Empowerment Symposium to Offer Valuable Economic Strategies and Resources SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Featured speakers at the The Symposium’s expo West Basin Metropolitan ed to equipping leaders and event will include Assessor will offer additional valuable Water District, County of building their capacity, Board of Equalization Prang, Thomas Aujero information to attendees, Los Angeles Child Support FACE is pleased to partner (BOE) Member Jerome E. Small, Mayor of the City of provided by representatives Services Department, and with BOE Member Jerome Horton, Los Angeles County Culver City; and a host of from Franchise Tax Board, South Bay Workforce In- Horton and County Assessor Assessor Jeffrey Prang, and experts including keynote West Los Angeles College, vestment Board. Jeffrey Prang on this excit- Faith and Community Em- speaker Nancy Berlin, Poli- Employment Development “I am pleased to join ing summit,” FACE Presi- powerment (FACE) will cy Director at the California Department, Operation with Board Member Horton dent/CEO Hyepin Im said. host the Nonprofit Empow- Association of Nonprofits; Hope, California Employ- and FACE in providing the “For all the nonprofit and erment and Exemption Sym- Colin Diaz, President/CEO ment Training Panel, IRS, resources that our communi- faith leaders who are always posium and Expo, an event of Culver City Chamber of U.S. VETS – Inglewood, ty service organizations, helping others but often do designed to help nonprofit Commerce; Gloria Gray, Vermont Slauson Economic faith-based institutions, and not have the time or and faith-based organiza- Treasurer of the West Basin Jerome E. Horton Development Corporation, other not-for-profit agencies resources to help them- tions grow and prosper in Metropolitan Water District Culver City Chamber of rely upon in order to serve selves, we invite you to their work serving local Board of Directors; Member Property Tax Exemptions for Commerce, United States the people of Los Angeles come and be inspired, communities, on Friday, Horton; Janice Hulett, Fin- Nonprofits, Grant Process Postal Service, Southern County,” Assessor Prang renewed and be better June 29, at West Los Ange- ancial Professional, Inde- for Nonprofits in Compli- California Edison, Los said. “These organizations equipped in your work and les College, 9000 Overland pendent Contractor (Finan- ance with the Welfare Angeles Economic & Work- serve as a vital safety net, service!” Avenue,CulverCity,CA cial Services); Hyepin Im, Exemption, Property Tax force Development Depart- and it is my hope that the The Nonprofit Empow- 90230. The event will begin President/CEO, Faith and Essentials for Nonprofits ment, California Association information and tools pro- erment and Exemption Sym- at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:30 Community Empowerment; and Faith-based Organiza- of Nonprofits, City of Los vided by my office will posium is free to attend; p.m., with check-in starting Jim Limbaugh, President of tions – Learn to Lower Your Angeles Business Source/ translate to the empower- parking is available for at 8:30 a.m. West Los Angeles College; Taxes, Property Tax Tips – VEDC, Los Angeles County ment of our underserved $2.00. You may register “California nonprofits and Jan Perry, General Man- TaxReliefMeasures& Department of Registrar- communities.” online or call 310-297-5201 and faith-based organiza- ager of the City of Los Ange- Appeal Rights, Tax Reforms Recorder/County Clerk, “As a nonprofit dedicat- for more information. tions will learn strategies and les Economic and Workforce for Nonprofits; Affordable techniques on capitalizing Development Department. Housing and Other Creative on available tax credits, The Symposium will Ways to Leverage Church, Learn to Swim! exemptions, and wealth feature presentations and Building, and Land Use; and City of L.A. Expands Affordable Swim Program for Kids building concepts to help panel discussions on a broad Homeownership and Fore- them achieve their mis- range of topics: Benefits of closure Prevention Re- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE sions,” Horton said. the Welfare Exemption, sources. School’s out, which means summer’s in! 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By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Campbells,” viewers will radio show than to them,” one, you’ve got to have entitled. people go to church ev- Religion Editor see Warryn and Erica jug- she said. good grades. Those types “They have to clean ery Sunday or not, they gling all areas of their busy As for incorporating of guidelines and things their own room. Those still understand wanting Being gospel music lives as they raise a family their children into the new we have put in place have kinds of things keep them the best for your family, royalty may appear glam- in the spotlight and deal program, the Camp- prepared our children,” grounded. We want them wanting the best for your orous, but “We’re The with issues of faith, sexu- bells be- said Warryn. to understand the possi- life, how to achieve your Campbells” will change ality and societal norms in lieve the Us- bilities that they have and goals and dreams and that assumption. the age of social media. founda- ing her what they are doing.” how in the world to get The new docu-series, “I am excited to let tion of child- While “We’re The there,” she said. featuring Warryn and Erica people in and share our hood Campbells” is clearly Tia A. Smith, senior Campbell along with their family’s story,” said War- as a faith-based, nonbeliev- director of Original Pro- three children, gives view- ryn. “It is super im- mod- ers will find thatgramming the showand Produc - ers an up-close-and-per- portant that folks will el, presents several topics of tion for TV One, com- sonal, behind-the-scenes get to see a strong, discussion that may prove mented that “We’re The look at the serious effort beautiful Black fam- helpful to their lives. Campbells” has a uni- that goes into balancing ily, a loving couple “Everyone has or versal appeal that will family, church ministry and nothing but the comes from a family, so engage multiple demo- and careers. A digital after- Hand of God and you can relate on that graphics. show, “With Warryn and the Grace of God on level. Everybody has “Audiences of all Erica,” is also part of the our lives through ev- ambition, you can re- ages will identify with production. eryday situations, both late on that level. On this docu-series and see Warryn, an award-win- good and bad.” the music side, I have themselves in members ning veteran music pro- “I’m really excited done secular music – of this family, as they ducer, is also the pastor of to change the way Snoop Dogg, Brandy, deal with the same issues California Worship Center people see African Luther Vandross. The we all do and get through (CWC) in North Holly- Americans. All broth- show is faith-based, them with humor and hu- wood and founder of the ers are not in jail, all fa- but there are other mility,” Smith said. record label My Block Inc. thers are not gone, all aspects as well,” re- “We are a nor- Erica, one-half of the mothers are not bossy marked Warryn. mal family that wants famous gospel duo, Mary and all kids are not According to a healthy relationship Mary, has a flourishing sassy and disrespect- Erica, “I absolutely with healthy and happy solo career, the national- ful. There are fami- believe nonbelievers kids that will impact the ly-syndicated show, “Get lies that love each will enjoy our show world,” says Erica. Up! Mornings with Erica other,” added and it will resonate “I think families will Campbell,” and serves as Erica. with them. Wheth- see us deal with the same CWC first lady. “Our faith er you are a person things they encounter in Despite their full lives, plays a big part. Trust in faith, values and principles Erica noted, “Growing up of faith or not, there are al- life. I’m so very excited.” their number one role is as God and believe that there that they have instilled into as a preacher’s daughter, ways answers that we want parents to Warryn, Zaya is something better out their youngsters will keep you are kind of ‘out front’ in life. To learn more, visit and teenager Krista and there than what we see. them grounded as they whether you want it or not. “We all want love and tvone.tv or connect via like most parents, they My goal as a wife and a move in the television in- You learn and understand acceptance and healthy re- Twitter, Instagram and strive to give their children mother is to make my fam- dustry. what it means to repre- lationships. Faith happens Facebook (@tvonetv) the all of the love, inspira- ily never falls second to “In our family, we sent the family - act hon- to be our base, but there’s using the hashtags tion and necessary tools to my work, that they never don’t allow our children orably and realize you’re a normal side to us that I #WERETHECAMP- live productive lives. feel that I give better en- to do anything if several in a position of privilege, think nonbelievers can def- BELLS and #REPRE- With “We’re The ergy and better love to the things are not done. For extremely blessed and not initely relate to. Whether SENT.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett praise, music, teaching and choir, GMWA-L.A. Chap- Religion Editor preaching,” said Bishop ter choir will perform along Craig A. Worsham, Evan- with other guest soloists An evening of Christ- gelistic Chairman, who is and musicians. centered rejoicing is coordinating the service Inviting the public to at- planned at the Daily Bread with Pastor Calvin Bernard tend, Worsham, who is also Worship Experience, set Rhone, Chapter Represen- pastor of Agape Church of for Friday, June 29, at 7 tative. Los Angeles, said, “You p.m. The service will include will definitely enjoy this The service, sponsored a lecture by Pastor Prentiss time in the Lord and be re- by the Gospel Music Work- Lewis of Greater Starlight charged as you experience shop of America – Los An- COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Baptist Church and the ser- victory in your walk with geles Chapter’s Evangelis- Bishop Craig A. Worsham Pastor Calvin B. Rhone Pastor Elton Johnson mon by Pastor Elton John- Christ!” tic Ministry, will be held son of Metropolitan Baptist at St. Thomas Missionary Western Ave., in Los An- Colemore is the host pastor. mighty movement of the Church. For information, call Baptist Church, 10963 S. geles. The Rev. Nathaniel “We are expecting a Holy Spirit as we gather for Also, the Metropolitan (323) 295-5571.

sentinel news serviCe at United Methodist Men’s les. Day celebration on Sun- The theme is “Rise West District United day, June 24, at 4 p.m., at up O’ Men of God!” Pas- Methodist Men’s (UMM) St. John’s United Method- tor Larry Dozier said that President Robert Bartley ist Church, 1715 Santa Ana guests will include the Men will be the keynote speaker Blvd., North, in Los Ange- of Hollypark, the Men of

COURTESY PHOTO From left are Philip May, Director Richard Moorings, LeRoy Bennett, Skip Reed, St. John’s Pastor Larry Dozier, Kelvin Filer of Compton First, and Hollypark UMC Pastor Cavalain Hawkins.

Compton First, and the servant/speaker, Barkley mentor at his church, Bart- Dozier Singers Family and participates in the Lay Ser- ley has watched young men Friends. vant Ministry School and grow up and attend college Bartley is a member is secretary of the Cal-Pac and others obtain jobs and of Faith United Method- Conference UMM. become productive mem- SHIRMIN APPARICIO ist Church of Los Ange- “I believe men should bers of society. Pastor Kelvin Sauls, left, and Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles les where he serves as the come together for men’s St. John’s UMM Presi- welcomed the Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, right, as the guest preacher on June president of the Men of issues and fellowship. We dent Mac Shorty added that 17. Joseph Apparicio, center, joined many people in obtaining Dyson’s new Faith, UMM. Previously, should also look at the op- refreshments will be served book, “What Truth Sounds Like: Robert F. Kennedy, James Baldwin and Our he served as lay leader and portunity of mentoring following the worship. Unfinished Conversation About Race in America.” currently chairs the Church young boys and young For information, call Council. A certified lay men,” said Bartley. As a (310) 365-1331. B-3 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett will feature Pastor Darryl Religion Editor Beard and Mount Carmel By BarBara Bryant of your body just the way Holy Assembly Baptist Contributing Writer He wanted you to look. Celebration is in the air Church. “We have long- The Creator’s handprint at Greater Ebenezer Mis- standing relationship with Are you too critical of was dramatically placed on sionary Baptist Church as Pastor Porter and Pastor the child that God made? you. You are His crowning the ministry gets set to will Emeritus Solomon Drake,” Do you think God could creation. observe their 68th Church said Beard, who will de- have created you better You are a direct result Anniversary. liver the sermon. “I am or improved a few things of God and were perfectly The milestone event is a member of Greater Eb- better like your nose, butt, designed for His glory. He set for Sunday, June 24, enezer and I always look breast or lips? The answer made you on purpose for a

at the 8 a.m., 11 a.m., and forward to returning to my is no. You are wonderfully COURTESY PHOTO purpose. 4 p.m., worship services. home church.” complex. Barbara Bryant God did not design you FILE PHOTO The theme is “A Blessed Pastor DeNon A. Porter Pastor Porter added, God never used a cook- to be anybody else because Church: One Body in “Come in unity and come ie cutter to create people. plays an outstanding qual- there is nobody else on Christ, Working together in praise for 68 years of He made you from scratch. ity or skill that cannot be this earth that could ever in Faith and Love.” The preaching, teaching, and I really want you to get this duplicated. be equal or equivalent to scripture references are I standing on the prom- - You are God’s original If you believe this, you you. When you try to be Corinthians 12:12-18 and I ises of God. God has work. He made you once. will not have a problem something that you’re not, John 4:6-8. blessed Greater Ebenezer One of you was enough for complimenting another it comes across as dis- COURTESY PHOTO “We anticipate a mar- with over 40 ministries to God. person for their skills, ingenuous and you risk Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Sr. velous worship experience spread God’s word, share When you were born choices or achievements. losing whatever it is that and invite the greater Los God’s word, and minister you came hot off the press. You will celebrate other makes you special. Angeles community to God’s word.” Like a trademark, you have people because you know Sometimes we get come and share with us on been patented by God. He your self-worth. down on ourselves if we this momentous occasion,” Greater Ebenezer is has exclusive rights to your You were made delib- feel like we’re differ- said Pastor DeNon A. Por- located at 5300 S. Denker creation. erately. You were created ent than others, but being ter. COURTESY PHOTO Ave., in Los Angeles. To God made you excep- with detail. God’s precision unique is a very good thing. The 4 p.m. service Pastor Darryl Beard learn more, gembcla.org. tional. Being exceptional is seen in your individuali- God has uniquely wired is having an outstand- ty. Your individual unique- you to be different. Take a ing quality which makes ness is God designed and good look in the mirror, and you different from the your qualities are tailored tell yourself, “No doubt crowd. When a person is fit to you. about it—I’m fearfully and exceptional, he/she dis- God made every part wonderfully made!” Remember the old wise saying…Being the best is great, it means you’re Formerly shepherded by the late Bishop Miquail Broadous, Sr. Is Seeking A Pastor and now accepting applications and resumes number one. But being Qualifications: unique is greater, because “The First Community Church of Los Angeles”(Non-Denomination) Founded 1915 Licensed Minister Of The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Is now accepting “Resumes” for the position of Pastor. you’re the only one. No Ordained Minister Of The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Experienced In Teaching And Preaching The Qualifications: one in the world is more Gospel Of Jesus Christ • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Theology from 4-year To receive an application packet, please do the following: beautiful than you, so trea- accredited Seminary or University Send an email request to: [email protected] and the packet will be mailed to sure your uniqueness. Your • Licensed and Ordained Minister of the Gospel you via U.S. Mail or emailed to your email address. Or call the church office at (323) uniqueness is an answer to 971-8192 and request the application packet be mailed to you. Submit all applications to: Submit Cover Letters and Resumes: someone’s problem. Grace Temple Baptist Church Pulpit Search Committee People’s Independent Church of Christ, Attn: Pulpit Committee 5856 7017 South Gramercy Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047 West Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043 To learn more, visit Attn: Linda Broadous Miles Deadline: June 30, 2018 Deadline: June 30, 2018 barbarabryant.com.

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By Cora JaCkson-Fossett your present situation. consumed and defeated in uplifting others using his Staff Writer “Re-work your circum- that nursing home, on di- knowledge and experience. stances in a way that em- alysis, stroked out and they “I’ve seen too much In 2010, Dr. Bill Rel- powers you. Rather than can’t implement what they and been blessed with too eford had made incredible play the role of the victim, know. The perfect com- many skills to allow my- strides in his medical ca- you can choose to play the bination in life is to keep self to tossed into the hu- reer. role of the overcomer,” said yourself healthy enough, man junk pile. That’s my Nationally known as a Releford. so that as you are acquiring message to a lot of men and foot and ankle surgeon, he “Finally, embrace the knowledge, now you can women - know your value,” had shared his skills over- next chapter, the next ad- transfer that knowledge and said Releford. seas by organizing ampu- venture or the next phase you can implement what “When you know your tation prevention programs of your life. Step back onto you know,” he insisted. value, you know that this in Ghana, Uganda, Gabon, life’s stage ready to be of “We need to embrace a is only temporary. What- Fiji, and Brazil. service to mankind know- reason to be healthy. Your ever challenges you have Even President Barack ing deep down in your soul health is a prerequisite to are just a blip on one para- Obama was impressed and that you still have a lot to leaving a legacy or running graph in a beautiful story extended him an invitation offer this world. Re-launch an effective business.” that you’re writing every- to the White House Super- your personal mission or In addition to sharing day. That chapter is gone bowl Party after learning about Releford’s Black Barbershop Health Out- reach Program that aimed to reduce health disparities and cardiovascular disease among African American men. COURTESY PHOTO News about his work Dr. Bill Releford splashed across the media, resulting in Releford be- sanctified and purpose- – How to Find Peace and ing featured on CNN, “The driven,” he recalled. Prosperity Inside Adver- View,” “NBC Nightly “I still realized that sity.” News” and in Black Enter- my assignment to address “R3 is a multi-disci- prise. health disparities of Afri- plinary approach to coping Who suspected that can Americans was unfin- with and advancing beyond all of his positive efforts ished. I was aware that I the landmines, quicksand would shatter away two have talents and skills that and WMDs (weapons of years later when he was in- have value. I also recog- mass destruction) adversity dicted for falsely acquiring nized that experiences like can inherently bring. Al- a business loan 13 years this would either crush you though you can’t change or earlier. Sentenced to fed- or facilitate incredible per- avoid life’s events and cir- eral prison for 24 months, sonal growth.” cumstances, you can learn Releford was devastated After his release from to see and experience them that all of his good works prison, Releford regained as blessings and in a way appeared to be in vain. his medical license and that works for you,” said Admitting his guilt, he today, his practice remains Releford. said, “I take full responsi- intact and growing, thanks “My hope is that by Releford with President Barack Obama. COURTESY PHOTO bility for what I did. I fum- to the assistance of his reading this book you will bled the ball. I made a bad business associate, enter- discover that real power lies passion in a way that shows healthy messages through- and the new chapter is Dr. mistake and bad business tainment executive Vanzil within and that you have no shame or humiliation. out underserved local com- Releford 2.0!” decisions that culminated Burke, who managed Rel- full, unrestricted access to Use your victory as a testi- munities, Releford has re- The Releford Foot and into prison.” eford’s company during his unlimited, inexhaustible re- mony of God’s greatness!” vived his overseas health Ankle Institute is located Releford’s missteps incarceration. sources to solve any prob- Maintaining that his ap- outreach program as well at 455 N. Prairie Avenue in could have ended his fu- Seated in his Ingle- lem you may encounter. proach can transform any his African clothing busi- Inglewood. To learn more, ture, but instead, he de- wood office wearing aThe lab only limitations are the circumstance, Releford ness. This summer, he call (310) 412-0183 or visit cided to redeem himself coat and a smile, Releford self-inflicted limitations even believes the tech- will travel to the continent relefordinstitute.com. The and “redefine what’s- hap explained that his rebound you place on yourself. You niques can aid people who to speak at a major sum- book, “R to the 3rd Power pening. The world says Dr. was based on techniques will discover that adversity are experiencing health is- mit outlining how African – Restore, Redefine and Releford went to prison. I he developed to get his life can be the seed needed for sues or setbacks, which can Americans can do business Re-launch – How to Find can say I had an opportu- back on track. Those meth- you to blossom.” be another form of adver- in Africa. Peace and Prosperity Inside nity to get better and to get ods are outlined in his soon The process begins with sity. But whether speaking of Adversity,” will be avail- more connected to my as- to-be-released book, “R to restoration and refinement “You have people that in Los Angeles or abroad, able in August on Amazon. signment. I had an oppor- the 3rd Power – Restore, of the mind, body and spir- have gone through the his main focus will be al- com. tunity to get battle-tested, Redefine and Re-launch it, which leads to redefining storm, but they’ve been ways be on assisting and

WINS is successful at con- By Brian W. Carter munities that need more to ensure that we are of- vincing people to not only Contributing Writer opportunities for structured fering certifications and attend a class, but to come physical activity.” education materials that back again and again.” Health is wealth. Seventy-eight percent will prepare individuals Through initiatives like Unfortunately, in many of American adults do not to be outstanding exercise ACE’s partnership with low-income communities, meet the U.S. government’s professionals and health 3WINS, ACE has grown being healthy can be a chal- national physical activ- coaches,” said Bryant. its family of active ACE- lenge when there is a lack ity recommendations, and Based in the San Fer- Certified health coaches of resources. The situation physical-inactivity related nando Valley, 3 WINS Fit- and exercise professionals is only compounded when diseases like heart disease ness offers free exercise to more than 80,000. there are no facilities to and diabetes affect billions classes in communities that “We are proud of the encourage physical activ- of people worldwide. need more opportunities for partnership and greatly ity. Many can’t afford gym ACE is a nonprofit -or structured physical activity. pleased by the results,” said memberships and some ganization that certifies “The classes are led by Bryant. “We look forward people may not feel safe exercise professionals and CSUN kinesiology student to working with 3 WINS working out in their neigh- health coaches, sponsors volunteers, many of whom to maximize its impact on borhoods. The American original research, gathers have earned an ACE certi- communities and secure a Council on Exercise (ACE) experts on physical activ- fication through our - Com sustainable future.” and 3 WINS Fitness are ity and health and works munity Empowerment Bryant continued, changing this situation. directly with community Scholarship program,” said COURTESY PHOTO “ACE will continue to ACE Chief Science Officer Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D. “We are currently con- groups. Together with 3 Bryant. “As the name sug- partner with local and na- ducting a pilot study in WINS Fitness, they have gests, the program truly mit to bring community munity healthy and thriv- tional organizations that partnership with 3 WINS created a community ex- creates three winners: the partners together to dis- ing—Bryant agrees. are pioneering physical-ac- Fitness, which is an initia- ercise program for low- students, the participants cuss the future expansion “Programs like 3 WINS tivity experiences directly tive spearheaded by Dr. resource communities in and the communities.” of the program throughout are essential for creating in communities and neigh- Steven Loy at California Los Angeles. Bryant is re- On April 18, members Los Angeles County, and safe, accessible and effec- borhoods, most at low or State University – North- sponsible for ensuring the of public health agencies the results of a study on tive physical-activity op- no cost, and help those ridge (CSUN),” said ACE scientific accuracy of ACE- and local politicians joined how community workouts portunities for people of all groups increase their reach Chief Science Officer - Ce commissioned studies, hundreds of community and health education affect ages, abilities and socio- and impact.” dric X. Bryant, Ph.D. “3 publications and all other members in a group ex- participants with diabetes. economic backgrounds,” For more information, WINS Fitness offers free materials created by ACE. ercise celebration. The Programs like these are es- said Bryant. “Perhaps most call (800) 825-3636 or visit exercise classes in com- “My primary goals are workout kicked off a sum- sential to keeping the com- importantly, however, 3 ACEfitness.org PHOTO CREDIT: VINNIE RATCLIFF

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“CHOICE, NOT CHANCE, DETERMINES DESTINY”

COURTESY PHOTO Samara Johnson, Sasha Benson,Cydney Davis, Deandrea Sims (Youth Council President), Ms. Merelean Wilson ( Advisor) Naomi Ransom, Amylah Charles, Donzel Batts, Tyler Hutcherson, Jeremiah Davis and Christyan Holmes. STANDING - 2018 MEN OF VALOR (L to R) Donley Phillips, Bruce Boyden, Ruben Little, Austin Hutcherson, Dubois T. McMiller, Rev./Dr. Coston Jack Charles,III, Erik L. Miller, Anton Avant, Roy C. Thomas, Dr. Michael Jackson, Chief Brent F. Burton, Daniel Smyth. (not pictured) David D. Price, George E. Collins, Dr. Ronnie D. Johnson, Jr.,Kenneth Turner and Herman J. Zimmerman, Jr. Each year on the eve are; positive role models, of the Los Angeles NAACP Planner and former Los Awardee. Chief Burton especially, the African of Father’s Day, the Los achievers and community Youth Council, Dr. Mi- Angeles NAACP Youth served as President of the American youth. Words Angeles NAACP Youth advocates to honor as Men chael Jackson - president Council member, Kenneth Stentorians for ten years. are inadequate for me to Council honors African of Valor. The 2018 Men of and CEO of Charles Drew Turner - educator, Herman He is a foundering member express my deepest appre- American Men who are; Valor Honorees are; Anton Child Development Corp., J. Zimmerman, Jr. - com- and past president of The ciation to these and other role models, mentors, A. Avent - retired califor- Bryant Johnson - U.S munity advocate for the African American Fire- Men of Valor who are yet accomplished achiev- nia state employee, Bruce district court records man- hungry David D. Price - fighter Museum, he to is receive the this prestigious ers and who contribute to Boyden - an Administra- ager, Dr. Ronnie D. John- Minister of Youth at First founder of the junior- award. fire Thanks and re- the community’s needs. tor of education, captain son, Jr. - RJ Phical Therapy AME Church, and Roy fighter youth foundationmember to; “KEEP DO- This is an event that is Brent F. Burton - Los An- Group, Inc. CEO, Ruben Thomas -educator (fifthand he served as the chair ING WHAT YOU DO imperative for the African geles County Fire Depart- Little - grade student of the youth of the mentoring commit- FOR OTHER; BECAUSE American youth in every ment, Rev./Dr. Coston Jack AT&T manager, Erik council’s advisor). tee for the 100 Black men IT’S ALL GOOD” youth that succeeds, it’s be- Charles of Trinity Baptist L. Miller - PVJOBS ex- The 2018 Los Angeles of Los Angeles. The membership is for cause there somebody ther Church, George E. Col- ecutive director, Dubois NAACP Youth Council Much is to be said both girls and boys be- to show them the way.” lins - entrepreneur, Austin T. McMillan - high school Man of Valor Humanitarian about these eighteen Afri- tween the ages of; 13 -18. Each year the community J. Hutcherson - consulting administrator & writer, Award was present to Chief can American men who are For more information call; coordinator committee re- development project man- Donley R. Phillips, Poet, Brent F. Burton. He is an helping to prepare a suc- (323) 291-3413 search to find men whoager and a former President Daniel Smyth - financialexemplary Man of Valor cessful future for youth;

also serves as Chief Medi- as we can tell, with medical the country and there’s cal Officer on the board advances people are living enhanced education in the of directors for the Sickle longer now.” medical community. Cell Disease Association of Morse said that she “The focus today is on America. plans to launch a new video the effect of having SCD; “Researchers and doc- series on Facebook depict- on the social and emotional tors are really beginning ing what it’s like living well-being of those living to understand the impact with SCD, which will ap- with the disease,” Dr. An- of chronic pain [although] pear on the page, “Spotlight demariam said. “There’s many people living with on Sickle Cell Disease.” lots of efforts underway SCD typically don’t let “I think people need to broaden the medical friends or extended family to be aware of SCD and community and empower know about the diagnosis,” there’s a need to start a na- patients to have the best she said. tional discussion,” Dr. An- knowledge and to develop Dr. Andemariam con- demariam said. patterns that will ensure tinued: “It’s really impor- Still, Dr. Andemariam they will have access to

COURTESY PHOTO tant for families to un- added, that there’s a lot medical care and finding KC Morse (left) and Dr. Biree Andemariam say that more work needs to be done derstand that no one did more education and ad- out who the best physicians to empower sickle cell disease patients and to increase awareness about SCD in the anything wrong and, as far vocacy occurring across are in their community.” medical community.

By Stacy M. Brown she didn’t have the support and crisis.” NNPA Newswire of her loved ones. Morse said things were Morse told NNPA a little different in high It’s been 100 years since Newswire that she was at- school, where students go sickle cell disease (SCD), a tending college in Allen- home after school and are hereditary blood disorder, town, Pennsylvania while afforded the opportunity to was first discovered. her parents were three rest and hit the reset button. Saturday, August 4, 2018 And, according to hours away in Connecticut “In college, you’re on health experts, it’s no secret on a late Saturday night your own and creating your that an alarming number of when she returned to her own schedule and I realized 9:00am – 1:00pm children and adolescence dorm room and began ex- that I wasn’t given myself have died, and the condi- periencing the excruciating time to rest and recuper- tion remained in the prov- pain known to just about ate,” she said. “It took a I ince of pediatrics. every SCD patient. long time to realize that I Known as “the silent “It was my first expe- can’t do that, and I have to killer,” SCD is one of the rience on my own outside know when to say ‘no’ to most common genetic dis- of my comfort zone,” said things and I had to realize orders in the United States Morse, now 25. “When that keeping hydrated is a where about 100,000 citi- it happened, I was really key and when you’re very zens currently live with the afraid to call anyone. It was busy, water isn’t something disease. 2 a.m. and I felt alone, and you think about, but it af- With Tuesday, June 19 I wasn’t sure about calling fects me. Most of my se- deemed World Sickle Cell an ambulance or campus vere attacks were, because

Day, researchers said ap- safety because I wasn’t of dehydration.” proximately 270,000 ba- sure they’d understand.” Dr. Biree Andemariam, bies worldwide are born Like so many others a noted hematologist, as- each year with sickle cell battling the disease, Morse sociate professor of medi- disease. said she often has to give cine at the University of With one in 365 African way to the limitations im- Connecticut Health Center, American babies born with posed by SCD. and founder and director of SCD and one in 13 born “One of my biggest the adult sickle cell center with the trait, Black people challenges is that I’ve al- at the New England Sickle Free Health Screenings, uniforms School Supplies, Hair Cuts and more…… are disproportionately af- ways been a very busy Cell Institute, said Morse’s fected by the disease, which person. I studied in school experience and reaction Exposition Park Christmas Tree Lane also primarily affects those theater and we’ve had ex- isn’t uncommon. of Latin American, Indian, hausting rehearsals until 11 However, Dr. Ande- 3911 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Mediterranean and Middle p.m. and there was home- mariam said the tide is Eastern descent. work and I joined a sorori- slowly beginning to turn as To become a sponsor or vendor please call (323)290-0456 or Actress and director ty,” she said. “I loved being more people become aware email us at [email protected] KC Morse, one of the many busy, but I had to realize of SCD. African Americans living that I had to slow down be- “The disease is not any- with SCD, recalled her firstcause I needed rest because thing to be ashamed of,” major pain crisis, where exhaustion triggers attacks said Dr. Andemariam, who THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 www.lasentinel.net D-1

RAMS.COM RAMS.COM Rams’ running back Todd Gurley participates Rams’ wide receiver Robert Woods catches in drill during day one of Rams’ minicamp in LAUREN A. JONES/L.A. SENTINEL the ball during Rams’ minicamp day one in Thousand Oaks, CA. Rams’ secondary participate in minicamp in Thousand Oaks, CA. Thousand Oaks, CA.

By lAuren A. JoneS Rams coach Sean McVay nerbacks Aqib Talib and day one [of OTAs] until confidence is on high. scathed with the exception Contributing Writer said following the first fullMarcus Peters. now is a lot of progress.” “I think the great thing of an injury to defensive day of minicamp. “They have great per- Those signings have about our offense is that it end Morgan Fox who sus- The Rams completed “He’s in a good place. sonalities and then they made practice a much more calls for guys to be smart, be tained a non-contact knee the final phase of Would their we want him to be also have a swagger and competitive landscape for able to make plays, and be injury. offseason program before here? Yeah, we’d love to confidence about them- the Rams’ offense. able to make decisions on “I think there’s a con- training camp, a three-day have Aaron here.” selves and they love foot- “It raises the level of the run,” said wide receiver fidence that this group mandatory minicamp on Last season, Donald ball,” McVay emphasized. competition and the margin Cooper Kupp. “We’ve got a has that they should feel June 14, with one notice- recorded 11.0 sacks and Talib, a Super Bowl for error is so much small- bunch of guys on our team good about,” said McVay. able absence, All-Pro de- five forced fumbles inchampion, 14 and five-timeer,” commented Rams’ that can do that.” “There’s also got to be a fensive tackle Aaron Don- games. Pro Bowler currently holds starting quarterback Jared The Rams receiving humility and understanding ald. “We’re just focusing on the record for the most Goff. corps boasts the return of that we have to earn it ev- The reigning Defensive the guys who are here,” said picks by a cornerback (34) “They give us fits, butKupp and Robert Woods, ery single day.” Player of the Year held out McVay, who was named since entering the league in it helps me get better going as well as Pharoh Cooper, The final day of -mini of minicamp pending con- AP Coach of the Year in his 2008. against Aqib and Marcus.” Josh Reynolds and Mike camp was spent touring the tract extension negotiations first season with the Rams Meanwhile, Peters Goff willed his team to Thomas. This offseason the construction site of the LA with the Rams organiza- in 2017. McVay earned an spent the past three sea- the NFC Wild Card game Rams sent their first-round Stadium and Entertainment tion. 11-5 record and a division sons with the Kansas City where they came up short draft pick to the New Eng- District at Hollywood Park. “When I spoke with him title. Chiefs after being drafted against the Atlanta Falcons land Patriots in exchange The next step in the last week, I said, ‘If there’s Players like Ndamu- in the first round. last season. With the Rams for wide receiver Brandin Rams’ quest for a Super not a solution to this by next kong Suh will line up “We’re good in the heading into their second Cooks. Bowl championship is week, will you be here?’ alongside Donald. meeting room, on and off consecutive season with The Rams were able training camp, which is He said, ‘I’m going to stay This offseason the the field,” remarked Talib. the same offensive scheme, to come away from OTA’s scheduled to begin in mid- home, continue training,’” Rams also signed star cor- “From where we were from Goff’s level of comfort and and minicamp virtually un- July.

By AmAndA Scurlock ing to younger players, Crenshaw ascended to happening.” Sports Writer telling them where they pace the Coliseum League Ebiriekwe’s after- need to go.” with an 11-1 record. school regimen is differ- Before he graduated While competing Ebiriekwe was named on ent, starting his homework from Crenshaw High against a challenging the All-CIF L.A. City Sec- after a shower. He noted School, Kevin Ebiriekwe Coliseum league, Ebirie- tion boys’ basketball team. how difficult it is to study left his mark by contrib- kwe was maintaining a 3.8 Ebiriekwe started after practicing for almost uting to the school’s rich GPA. His favorite class playing basketball at a four hours in the after- basketball legacy. After is English; Ebiriekwe ex- young age, spending his noon. aiding the boys’ basket- pressed how the teacher, time at Del Amo park in “Fatigue is a horrible ball team to back-to-back Maria Bennett, would pre- Carson. His older brother, thing that we athletes suf- championships during pare the class for the rig- Chimezie, motivates him fer from,” he said. “We his underclassmen years, ors of college through her to play basketball and ex- have to get home and do Ebiriekwe became cap- teaching. cel in his schoolwork. our work, sometimes it’s tain of a squad that was “You have to get your When he was younger, just exhausting.” promoted to the Open work done before dead- Ebiriekwe did not un- Throughout his time division for the 2017-18 line, no taking days off,” AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL derstand why Chimezie at Crenshaw, Ebiriekwe season. he said. “As soon as you Kevin Ebiriekwe would come home from had his younger brother, He will continue his get the assignment, start it school tired until he start- Steven, as a teammate; He basketball career on schol- when you get home. time to do it,” he said. with ASB taught him how ed playing high school worked to mentor Steven arship at Regis University Bennett also gave “You can read, you can to be a better leader. basketball. this past season. in Denver, Colorado. Ebiriekwe advice on using write, start writing and just He put forth a profound “[I‘ve] just seen how “Even guarding me, I “I hope I’ve been a his time wisely as he pre- get your work done.” effort on court and was he worked, his work eth- tell him not to let me get leader that coach [Waters] pared during gamedays. Ebiriekwe is also a crowned MVP of the Coli- ic,” Ebiriekwe said. it on the post or play me wanted me to be,” Ebirie- “She tells me every leader off the court as a seum league, making a sea- “He went home, got a certain way,” Ebiriekwe kwe said. time when the [junior var- member of ASB and the son average of 16 points, in bed and then woke up said. “I’m still progressing, sity] game’s going on, go school yearbook commit- eight rebounds, and three and did his homework, but “It’s been fun to teach I’m still learning, I’m talk- over your work, you have tee. The experiences he had blocks per game. now I know why that was him, to push him.”

By BrAd Pye, Jr. son, Kacy Rodgers II, who Villanova’s Mikal The Dodgers fell to 16- ‘76ers and the Cavs. The Sports Editor Emeritus is new to the Jets after play- Bridges averaged 17.7 26 and were 8 and a half Cavs can offer LeBron ing in the CFL points in his third year and games out of first place. $209 million. The other The L.A. Rams de- It’s definitely an -ini he will graduate in May and teams can offer James $150 fensive group of Aqib tial shock,” Kacy II told turns 22 on August 30th. San Francisco mayor- million. Talib, Marcus Peters and USA Today’s Lorenzo He could have returned to elect London Breed, the Ndamukong Suh are up Reyes: “You go from see- Villanova for a final season first Black female in the city for a combination of praise. ing him at the house, just according to his mother, to gain this post, proves she Suh moves opponents like ‘Pops’ or ‘Dad,’ to you day is expected to go late Tyneeha Rivers, his big- can win as many awards as they are on roller skates! walk in the building and in the first round. - Holi gest and best supporter. LeBron James, Kevin Du- he’s leading the defensive day is a 6-1 guard, he has rant, Steve Curry, Chris meetings, and guys are call- two brothers in the NBA Charles, et al. ing him ‘Coach Kacy’ or in Jrue and Justin. Aaron ‘Coach Rodgers.’ After that says: “If I go out there and Mike Tyson and Ste- initial shock, you get used play hard, I think I can play ven Seagal are in a flick to to it. But I’ve loved every well on this level.” play the roles of two tough minute of it.” guys. What else could they play? John Legend had a lot And the beat continues! The L.A. Sparks are So far, their teammates to celebrate on Father’s Manager Dave Roberts The Cavs’ LeBron holding up the home star have had nothing but high Day, his wife has just had has led the L.A, Dodgers James has until June 29, banner with a 6-2 report praise for their presence their second child. from last place to second to decide where he wants card. Candace Parker, and play. The New York And the beat continues! place in the MLB West (38- to play in the future. There Chelsea Gray, Odyssey Jets defensive coach Kacy 34). The Dodgers improved are three spots on his menu- Sims, were the other stand- Rodgers is coaching his UCLA’s Aaron Holi- this month. --L.A. Lakers, Philadelphia outs. D-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018

By Lauren a. Jones of “Growing Up Hip Hop” ture is her fitness program,girls should know it’s noth- Contributing Writer (GUHH) on WeTV along “Built Not Bought.” ing wrong with being natu- with their younger brother, “It’s all about build- ral,” Simmons emphasized. Angela and Vanessa JoJo Simmons. ing your mind, body, and “You don’t have to have the Simmons, the daughters “It kind of gets to shine soul,” said Angela, who has perfect legs with no cellu- of Joseph Simmons better a light on who we actually become an icon on social lite and you don’t have to known as the legendary are and how hard we work media for her viral fitnesshave the perfect stomach New York DJ Rev Run, to upkeep everything,” posts. “I’m not even dis- and boobs. You are perfect have broken away from the Vanessa remarked. couraging or body sham- how you are and building shadow of their father and “You’ll get to see the ing people who have gotten the inside first because if built brands around moth- chemistry and all three of work done.” your inside is ugly, you’re erhood, their love of fash- us as parents now and how Her fitness routine - in ugly.” ion and beauty and reality we’ve matured over the cludes working out at five Vanessa has created an television. years which will be inter- to six times a week. entire platform as co-owner “I think people have a esting for the viewers.” “I definitely feel like and director of Miss Teen- lot of misconceptions about “It’s natural chemistry working for what you get is age California, a scholar- people that grow up privi- because we’re siblings, so a bigger reward at the end,” ship pageant for young leged,” said Vanessa Sim- it definitely makes us feel she stated. girls ages 14-19. mons. “Everything is not like we’re back on ‘Run’s One thing that has been “It’s exciting for me to spoon fed to us, we have House,’ kind of just all very important to both An- work with young girls and to work for our name and grown up,” Angela added. gela and Vanessa is how give them the opportunities that’s just the truth.” “Times definitely passed, COURTESY PHOTO they are represented on that I had growing up and Rev. Run was a mem- but it definitely feels like Vanessa and Angela Simmons television. The two are hopefully I will make that ber of Run DMC, one of old times.” heavily invested in sending a national platform,” said the most influential hip-hop GUHH is predicated vate. mented on motherhood. positive messages to young Vanessa. groups in musical history. on highlighting the lives “I think it’s as public Her greatest takeaway in girls on acceptance and “Growing Up Hip In 2005, he and his family of successful young adults as you make it,” said An- her first year and a half confidence.of Hop” airs every Thursday were first introduced to re- who all happened to be gela. “Behind the scenes is motherhood, “Balance is “I think women and at 6 p.m. PST on WeTV. ality television on MTV’s raised by hip-hop leg- what’s really going on and key.” “Run’s House.” Since ends. Angela was one of what you show to the pub- “Sometimes as a moth- first appearing onthe “Run’soriginal creators of lic is what you show to the er you can lose yourself in House,” the sisters’ lever- the show that is now in its public.” just taking care of your kid, aged the success of that fourth season. The cast also As a young mother, but you are just as impor- show with a spinoff show includes Romeo Miller, Angela has leaned on her tant,” Vanessa added. called “Daddy’s Girls.” Damon Dash and Kristinia experiences watching how It has not been an easy The Simmons sisters have DeBarge. her older sister Vanessa feat for either Angela or been no stranger to the With much of their lives navigates through wearing Vanessa to achieve balance limelight. in the public eye, the Sim- so many different hats. as both are business own- These days the the Sim- mons sisters have learned “It’s been an adjust- ers, brand ambassadors and mons sisters are back in the how to keep some aspects ment, a good adjustment active philanthropists. COURTESY PHOTO forefront as cast members of their personal lives pri- though,” Angela com- Angela’s latest ven- The stars of “Growing Up Hop Hop”

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By Lapacazo SandovaL sprawling bank heist type Silvio Muccino and speak- While waiting for him to LAS: You’re young, me a platform to do other Contributing Writer movie that’s been de- ing Italian, which he mas- jump on the line, I was lis- but you’ve been working things. I get to travel, meet scribed as “End of Watch” tered after living abroad tening —in a loop—to “I for a long time. Where are new people and make new Most of America meets “Black Hawk for a year. got a feeling (today is gon- you now, as an actor? friends. Acting is a great knows teenage actor, Mi- Down.” “211” is a police Back in the U.S., he na be good day)” by the thing for me, and I like it a chael Rainey, Jr., as the code which means a rob- started working with some Black Eyed Peas. The hit MRJ: You are right, lot. Basically, I can do ev- strong-willed teenager, bery is in progress. of the best-of-the-best in- song became an anthem to I’ve been working since I erything that I love. Tariq, on the powerful It’s hard to keep a cluding Common, Danny freedom of expression in was nine-years-old. Where drama series, “Power.” straight face when you say Glover, and Charles Dut- 2010 and Rainey Jr. was am I as an actor? I don’t LAS: Nice. What’s Since last season, his that Rainey Jr., is a sea- ton and landed a major just a mere child. know. I’m just doing me. I next for you as a creative? character has changed — soned veteran in the game role in “The Butler” with am blessed and I just want Do you have any ambi- a lot — from being the of show business because Oprah Winfrey and Forest Los Angeles Sentinel to continue to do me and tions to go behind the perfect son to just plain he’s only been on this Whitaker, directed by Lee (LAS): You’re a busy [become] the best person camera? old, acting out making planet for 16 years — born Daniels. young man. Glad we- that fi I can be. Also, I want MRJ: Yes! This sum- some viewers whisper the on September 22, 2002 Moving between film nally connected. First to continue to inspire the mer I will be directing a old saying about how the — but he’s been making and television, he was question — you ready young kids that come to short [film]. I’m looking [bad] apple never falls heads turn since also featured in seasons Michael Rainey, Jr., — de- me, as well. forward to that. I am ner- far from the [bad] the age of 10, 1-3 of “Orange is the scribe your perfect day! vous because I’ve never tree because he is starring in New Black.” His resume Michael Rainey, Jr. LAS: That’s impor- directed a short before. I holding his own the Italian continued to swell adding (MRJ): (laughing) My tant, right? To give back. feel like it’s going to be alongside Omari film, “Un“Barbershop 3: The Next perfect day? This does not MRJ: Yes, I feel that’s pretty fun. I’m looking Hardwick, Cur- Altro Cut” and “Second Chance happen — at all — I would the most important thing forward to it. tis “50 Cent” Mundo” Christmas” for TV ONE. like to wake up, early and to uplift people and not Jackson and Na- (2010) Later this year, he have a nice breakfast. just kids, but everyone, LAS: That’s a nice sur- turi Naughton. directed will appear in “Amateur,” Make some beats then I you know? prise! Did you write the “Power” season 5 b y written and directed by would take my dogs out. screenplay for the short returns July 1, with a Ryan Koo, a participant Then go to the city, hang LAS: Let’s talk about film and what is the film vengeance. in the 2014 Sun- out with some of my the heist bank movie about? Rainey dance Screen- friends. Then chill, have a “211,” what was it like MRJ: No. I didn’t Jr., is cur- writing Lab. great time. You know what working with the director, fully write it but I did have rently In the NetflixI’m saying? York Alec Shackleton? some say in the script. I on the film (in- con MRJ: York is amaz- pitched some of my ideas. public- nection with LAS: I do know what ing. Really, really amaz- It’s kind of like a street ity cir- Mandalay you’re saying. Wait, did ing. He is such an actor’s drama. It’s about two cuit to Bay Enter- you say dogs, plural? director. He cares for his brothers. One brother is discuss tainment), MRJ: (laughing) I did actors so much and he doing all the bad stuff and the film, Rainey Jr., say dogs. I have two dogs helped me a lot on set. It the other brother is trying “211,” plays Ter- but I wish that I had more. was a great experience to show him the right way directed ron Forte, I love dogs. working on his set. He to do things. by York a young made things a lot easier for I feel this could be Alec man whose LAS: What is the me. We got through all my a good message to the Shack- basketball breed of your two dogs? scenes so fast. youth, as well. Right now, leton and highlight MRJ: I have a Jack we don’t have a title, not starring video goes Russell Terrier and a LAS: Why do you even a working title but Nicolas viral, and French Terrier. My Jack love being an actor? You we are going to be shoot- Cage, So- causes quite Russell is so hyper he are a very young man, you ing in New York and again phie Skelton, the stir. never sits still, he’s always have more than enough — it’s a powerful message Dwayne Here’s running around. My girl time to stop and to learn of choosing the right path. Cameron, a brief ex- [Terrier] is calm. She likes another profession. Why and Cory cerpt from a to cuddle, and stuff, she’s acting? Follow Michael Rain- Hardrict. conversation really chill. MRJ: I love what I ey Jr on Twitter @mi- It’s a with Rainey Jr. do because it also gives chaelraineyjr

By Lapacazo SandovaL bang of the old days when Contributing Writer the public couldn’t keep a sharp eye using cell phone Actor Cory Hardrict is cameras to show just how a very smart man. Aside inappropriate many men from the artist side, he’s es- and women in blue conduct tablishing himself quickly themselves. He’s also deep- into the nuts and bolts of ly in the complicated stages the business of show-busi- of grief after losing his wife ness. after a prolonged illness, as Make no mistake, the well as dealing with the game of making movies impact of being estranged and television is lucrative from their daughter, Sophie and one of the key reasons Skelton (Lisa MacAvoy). it’s challenging for people The conversation with of color to get their foot in Hardrict began with him the door and to find a place explaining what drew him permanently to reap the to play Hanson in the new rich financial awards. drama. He liked having the MOMENTUM PICTURES MOMENTUM PICTURES opportunity to “play along In the new film, “211,” Actor Cory Hardrict has appeared in many Hardrict stars as Hanson in the action / thriller film, “211,” a a group of greedy Ameri- Nick Cage. When I heard TV series and films such as “The Oath,” and Momentum Pictures production now in limited theater release and can soldiers murder a war that he was attached to star “All Eyez on Me,” and “American Sniper.” on VOD and digital HD. profiteer in Afghanistan in the film, and I would after he fails to give them have the opportunity to do ple, but effective member on screen and projects that up with a lot of good ideas. father that will be there in their illegal payment. The some great stuff alongside of the team. I want to act in, as well. People start bringing me thick and thin. I’ve got to murderous soldiers then him,” the actor became This is part of my pas- things [material] and I was make these kids the new, track the criminal’s money even more intrigued to star LAS: Do you enjoy ac- sion. I’m looking for good encouraged to seriously the next world leaders. I’ve to a bank in Massachusetts in “211.” tion films and carrying and material that people [Hol- think about producing. I got to teach them the way, and decide to retrieve it and Hardrict is a busy actor using supervised firearms? lywood] won’t get behind have the vision. I have so I am a very proud dad. take the bank’s employees and producer. Although his CH: I do. We [actors] for various reasons but it’s some friends, my age or I love them to death and and customers hostage. name might not be instantly go through a lot of training good material. I’ll be there younger who I was work- there’s nothing that I won’t When the local police recognizable, his face most to use [guns] and it’s fun. to get it going. ing for and it was a wake- do for them to make sure uncover the plot, Officerlikely is. I love shooting in films. up call in a sense. I know that they have a better life, Mike Chandler (Nicolas Married to actress Tia I’ve had a lot of military LAS: This is excit- that I can do that job—eas- to make sure that as a par- Cage) is among the eager Mowry-Hardrict since training and I’ve played so ing news! Do you have a ily—. So now this is some- ent, I have their foundation law enforcement members 2008, the couple has two many characters now that company and if so — and thing that I want to do! in place, so they know that who report to the scene. children and the family use them — but — it’s al- I apologize for now know- they can do anything that Cory Hardrict plays calls Los Angeles home. ways a jolt, a thrill to play ing this in advance, what’s LAS: I can hear the they want in this world. Mike and Steve’s (Michael His credits are thick includ- that type of character. the name of the production passion in your voice! That’s what I and my wife Rainey, Jr.) police col- ing “The Outpost” (cur- company? CH: Yes, I am just as are teaching them. league, Hanson. The heist rently in post-production) LAS: What was it CH: (laughing) No, it’s passionate about this — movie is high octane and and the upcoming “City like working with Nicolas ok. No apology is needed. building my production LAS: You and your earns the title “thriller,” of Lies.” In addition to Cage? He’s been described The company is fairly new company as I am about be- wife are both great role but it also effectively high- the action thriller “211,” by many as intense. and the new of my produc- ing an actor. I want to make models. One thing I find lights how people from he can also be seen in the CH: Nick was great. tion company is Hardcore projects that will touch the encouraging is that these diverse backgrounds can television series, “The We have some very cool Films. I combined part of world, that will have an im- kids see you both living form a bond despite being Oath,” “When the Streets scenes together in “211” my last name —‘Hard’ and pact. your passion and not set- immersed in a treacherous Lights Go On” and on the and he is very focused. a piece of my first name tling into jobs that you environment that’s popu- big screen, “All Eyez on He’s been doing this for so ‘Cor.’ I’m really looking LAS: As a father has hate. That’s important, do lated with sneaky, evil and Me,” “Brotherly Love,” long so it was great work- forward to getting behind your definition of “touch- you agree greedy people in power. and “American Sniper,” to ing with him, really great. projects that need that extra ing the world” changed be- CH: I agree 100 per- “211” was written and name just a few. push. cause of that? Do you have cent and thank you so much directed by York Shackle- Here is a brief excerpt LAS: Let’s talk about two children, correct? for saying so. You are to- ton and inspired by a real from an interview with your career as a producer? LAS: I have great re- CH: I do. I do. tally right about [that]. I re- bank robbery that happened Cory Hardrict. I’m guessing but you’ve spect for your wife, Tia ally appreciate you for ac- in 1997 in Los Angeles. learned a lot from your above her natural talent LAS: Father’s Day has knowledging that. As long The heist led to a deadly Los Angeles Sentinel uber intelligent wife (Tia she’s a smart business- just passed. Anything that as you put a lot of love, battle between the two (LAS): Can you describe Mowry-Hardrict) I mean, woman. you might want to share? honesty, and integrity into heavily armed bank robbers your character in the new she’s a very smart lady! CH: (laughing) Yes, CH: Oh wow! It’s a sur- anything and keeping it and the Los Angeles Police film, “211?” CH: I am stepping into this is true and thank you, real experience and a beau- simple. That’s what we are Department and is referred Cory Hardrict (CH): the role of a producer and very much for saying so. tiful experience. Just being trying to do. to as the Battle of North - I play [police] officer Han providing screen opportu- a dad and being a real fa- “211” is in limited re- Hollywood. son, who I’d describe as an nity for other people and CH: I’ve learned a lot ther and raising your kids, lease theaters and on VOD easy -going guy, so when Officer Mike, who is that’s great — you know? from my wife (laughing), a living under the same roof, and digital HD. on the verge of retirement, he goes to assist on a heist, I’m going to be producing lot. After a while [of being there is no visiting dad on Follow Cory Hardrict still misses the bang-bang- it’s a surprise. He’s a sim- projects that I want to see in the industry] you come the weekend here. 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