Kelli Jackson Takes Her Father's Store from a Corner Liquor Store to a Health-Conscious Mini Market by SHANNEN HILL Contributing Writer

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Kelli Jackson takes her father's store from a corner liquor store to a health-conscious mini market BY SHANNEN HILL Contributing Writer

Hank Jackson opened his own business in 1997. At the time, Hank's Mini Market was a place to buy liquor and snacks, but 20 years later, he has given his daughter the reigns to PHOTOS BY KRISTINA DIXON make it her own. Cicely Tyson Honored with Hand & Footprint Cicely Tyson spoke about Kelli, 36, grew up in Ceremony. the importance of family. the mini market and has seen it become a com- BY SHAQUILLE WOODS hand and footprint ceremo- Tyson in 2005 for his movie munity safe-haven. As an Contributing Writer ny. Tyson was recognized “Diary of a Mad Black art student at the Univer- for her more than sixty-year Woman.” sity of Southern Califor- Cicely Tyson, an Emmy career within the entertain- “I remember being a nia, she was researching and Tony Award winner, ment industry. little boy watching her. It about different art spaces PHOTO CREDIT: RUDY ESPINOZA was honored by Turner Tyler Perry, renowned was such a profound mo- in the Crenshaw area and Kelli Jackson (middle), her parents, and Executive Classic Movies (TCM), on ¿OPPDNHU SDLG WULEXWH WR ment to see a woman with came across information Director of the LA Food Policy Council Clare Fox Friday, April 27, at the TCL the actress before the cer- grace, class and strength,” about food deserts, which (right) at the reopening of Hank's Mini Market. Chinese Theatre with a emony. Perry casted are areas where there are {See TYSON A-9} {See HANK’S A-8}

Bill Cosby Found Guilty on All Charges in Sex Assault Trial, Remains Free on $1 Million Bail BY STACY M. BROWN Community pleads for neighbors to speak up in the death NNPA Newswire of Hannah Bell Contributor

Convicted comedian Bill Cosby, will remain on house arrest until he’s sentenced this summer following his conviction on

POOL PHOTO A Norristown jury found comedian Bill Cosby on three counts of aggravated indecent sexual assault. Some legal experts said that Cosby might get another trial.

COURTESY PHOTO three counts of aggravated ments he’s allowed, and Hannah Bell, 15, was shot and killed in cold blood while out eating with her mother. indecent sexual assault. WKH\PXVWEHZLWKLQD¿YH Judge Steven T. O’Neill, county radius of Montgom- BY NIELE ANDERSON and 78th when a suspect pressed, “I used to practice ordered Cosby to get written ery County. Cosby has been Contributing Writer with a hoodie walked up with them, if somebody permission from adult pro- ¿WWHGZLWKDWUDFNLQJGHYLFH behind them and shot Bell. shoots, to get down, but I EDWLRQRI¿FLDOVLIKHZDQWV VR WKDW FRXUW RI¿FLDOV FDQ On Friday April 27, She died soon after she never thought somebody to leave his Philadelphia monitor him. Hannah Bell was waiting was taken to the hospital. would be so bold to just area home to visit his doctor “This was a man who in line to get a meal with A prayer vigil was held walk up and shoot ran- www.lasentinel.net or to meet with lawyers. had evaded this moment for her mother at Best Burgers on Sunday where Bell’s domly," Samantha said. Those are the only move- {See COSBY A-8} on the corner of Western mom Samatha Mays, ex- {See BELL A-8} A-2A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYTHURSDAY, MAY 5,9, 20182014

The company met with South L.A. residents to discuss the great opportunities their offering to potential hosts.

Airbnb representatives from L to R: (Top Row) Kevin Brunke, John Choi, Steve Ferguson, Airbnb Host, Peggy Sturdivant with John Choi, Pamela Bakewell

Cynthia Chou, Saul Sanchez, Leslie Hope (Bottom Row) Natalie Cilem, Phuong Bui, Peggy and Cynthia Chou following her presentation. Photo By: Mesiyah McGinnis

Sturdivant, Robin Cole, Shanthi Bolla, Julia Casillas. Photo By: Mesiyah McGinnis

By Brian W. Carter own profiles for their prop- up a bonding because I way to go,” said Woodson. nity the last few years. It’s of South L.A. residents in- Contributing Writer erty, choose their price, get Christmas cards from “What’s different about no surprise that it’s a won- terested to hear what Airbnb availability and guidelines them.” Airbnb is it makes sure that derful partnership as both is offering the community. In a growingly divisive for guests. Guests will able “Just about 33% of ourthe money is actually stay- Airbnb and Taste of Soul Attendees participated in world, one company is try- to search for lodgings with hosts in Los Angeles have ing here in local communi- share the same mission— break off sessions as they ing to turn that tide into a a host whether it’s a room, told us that the income ties,” said Choi. unity. listened to Airbnb personnel more positive direction. entire home or a unique ac- they earn from home -shar “Ninety-Seven percent “It such an incredible share the benefits of becom - Airbnb is all about creating commodation. Both hosts ing has helped them avoid of the money that hostsevent [Taste of Soul], ing it hosts. Everyone that a community where every- and guests confirm travelforeclosure or eviction and charge for booking staybrings people from all over,attended left with informa- one benefits from each oth- dates, expectations and that’s a really meaningful with that host—their able not just L.A., all over South- tion and the possibility of er— a sharing economy. pay through Airbnb. Alto- impact,” said Choi. to set their own prices, their ern California,” said Choi. becoming Airbnb hosts. The “bed and breakfast” gether, it makes for an ex- Actually, Airbnb has able to keep that money and “It’s part of Airbnb’s mis - “What we saw tonight company wants to bring perience were people learn observed that South Los what that really means is sion to really bring people is a tremendous amount of that concept to South Los new things about each and Angeles is becoming one that money stimulates the together, to create a place, interest,” said Choi. “I think Angeles. create a memorable experi- of the fastest growing - ar local economy, small busi- a world where everyone can people are excited—it’s a On Thursday, April 26, ence. eas in the city. It’s demo- nesses and overall, it’s a belong, anywhere and Taste signal that every day people Airbnb with partners, the “I’ve been with Airbnb graphics along with its rich win-win for Los Angeles.” of Soul is doing that.” really want to participate.” L.A. Sentinel and Taste of for two years now—I love culture, growing business Airbnb are proud part- He continued, “It’s a nat- “All I can tell anybody Soul, presented a commu- it,” said Peggy Sturdivant, opportunities and expo ners with Taste of Soul, ural fit for us to really part - that’s interested that has an nity reception at the Mu- an Airbnb Host Ambas- line access make the area which has given the com- ner with Taste of Soul, the extra room, needs some ex- seum of African American sador. “Airbnb does all an excellent candidate for pany better insight into the L.A. Sentinel, really such a tra income—it’s the thing to Art (MAAA) in the Bald- the leg work—they verifyAirbnb business. The op- community. It’s at the larg- core part of the community do,” said Sturdivant. win Hills Crenshaw Plaza [guests].” portunities for economic est family festival in SoCal here in L.A.” For more information to share with attendees Born and raised in empowerment is great and and they have gotten the The Airbnb reception at on Airbnb, please visit their about the opportunities South L.A., Sturdi- many locals are consider- chance to meet the commu- MAAA saw a huge turnout website at www.airbnb.com. Airbnb is bringing to the vant heard about Airbnb ing it. table. through others but it was Jerome Wiley, a South “Airbnb is really about Beyoncѐ’s Super Bowl L.A. resident, came out giving people an op- speech about the company to the community recep- portunity to turn what’s that changed her mind ul- tion to learn more about typically their greatest ex- timately. She has been an Airbnb. He is considering Beautiﬁcation pense, which is their home, Uber driver and worked becoming and Airbnb host, whether their paying rent through Ebay but found awhich he feels will help in- for our community? or mortgage, and turn that better solution in becom- crease his business. into an actual economic ing a host with Airbnb. “I have a rental proper- engine,” said John Choi,Sturdivant enjoys being ty, monthly rent but if their Southern California Policy able to work from home,numbers work correctly, Airbnb will actually gen- Absolutely. Manager for Airbnb. entertain guests from other He continued, “Hosts countries and change the erate more revenue than a in Los Angeles are able to way people look at South monthly rental,” said Wi- typically make anywhere L.A. ley. from $9,000 and up - de “The only thing people Amanda Woodson is pending on how often theyhear about [South L.A.] is also a South L.A. resident, host—and that’s real mon- on the news,” said Sturdi- who has always been inter- ey that can help make ends vant. “Now, when [guests] ested in Airbnb. Her father meet. We’re talking about come in, they’re like, ‘Oh, recently passed away leav- money to help pay for gro- is it safe? Can I go out- ing her to manage a four- ceries, offset rent [and] side?’ and I’m like, ‘Yes plex apartment building. save for college.” it is, it’s safe, you can go She feels Airbnb will help More and more, people outside.’” her to utilize the build- are deciding to list their She continued, “I get a ing better while garnering homes on Airbnb to make chance to talk about their more income. extra income simply by home towns, learn how “I definitely want to let giving someone a place to they travel, how they live, people have the opportuni- hang their hat. What’s great their expenses—it’s like a ty and … I just want to par- about joining with Airbnb new family. ticipate at the highest level is hosts get to create their “I’m almost setting and I figure Airbnb is the

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By Cora JaCkson-Fossett challenging times. We’ve succeed. Things aren’t Staff Writer come a long way with always a bed of roses or a community policing, but cakewalk. I had to decide The career path of Ann we have a ways to go. Join and choose to live my life E. Young has come full the team!” and get the best out of po- circle. Starting out as a Young’s commitment to lice work that I could get teacher for six years, she law enforcement remained out of it,” she said. switched to law enforce- firm throughout her road “Sometimes when ment for 35 years and then to becoming LAPD’s first you’re the first,- some returned to education in- Black female captain. times it’s still the hardest. structing college students. Joining the department in People aren’t quite ad- Most impressive about 1981, she ascended the justed or used to what you her rounded journey is the ranks despite facing chal- bring to the table. Hope- heights she reached, and lenges and lack of female fully, things have gotten continues to attain, in both officers. Within 10 years, somewhat better. Today, fields. Young promoted to Police there are more Black fe- Currently serving as an Officer III, worked as an male captains and there is adjunct professor special- undercover narcotics of- a Black female command- izing in criminal justice at ficer, made Detective and er,” said Young. California State Univer- became a Sergeant. The improvements on sity - Dominguez Hills, Her assignments ranged the law enforcement ho- Southwest College and the from the Juvenile Division rizon also motivate Young Chicago School of Profes- Abused Child Unit, the to work to inspire her stu- sional Psychology, Young Robbery Homicide Divi- dents to consider a law en- also holds the distinction sion Rape Special Section forcement career. of being the first Africanand Internal Affairs Divi- “These are exciting American female captain sion in the 77th Area to times for the law enforce- in the Los Angeles Police field supervisor in the -Cen ment field. It’s a career Department. tral Area. that can be very exciting. Combining her educa- Promotions contin- It has its ups and downs, tion and law enforcement ued from 1995 to 2000 as but you get to really work backgrounds has worked Young advanced to Ser- with a group of hard- well for Young and her geant II, Lieutenant, Lieu- working individuals who students, she said. tenant II and Captain while love the community, love “One of my goals is to serving in the Hollywood, the work that they’re do- hopefully excite the young Pacific, and Van Nuys -Ar ing and are excited about people about the field of eas. In 2002, she promoted their job,” she insisted. criminal law. What I like to Captain II and served in “It doesn’t have to be about the positions that the South Traffic, Central COURTESY PHOTO local law enforcement. I’m in is I’m able to bring Traffic, Detective Support Ann E. Young It could be FBI, city po- in experts from the police and Vice Divisions before lice or homeland secu- and sheriff departments retiring from LAPD in rity. There’re so many either to help recruit or 2016. and her Master’s Degree in and the West Point Leader- making history and hope- different opportunities talk about their particular In addition to a herald- Education from the Uni- ship Program and Supervi- fully opening the doors for now. One of my goals is assignment – in SWAT, ed law enforcement career, versity of Nevada, Las -Ve sory Leadership Institute. many to follow was not an to hopefully excite the Metro, Patrol or as a Com- Young is big on education. gas. Also, Young is a grad- Reflecting on her LAPD easy feat.” young people about the mander – and share their She earned her Bachelor of uate of the Federal Bureau career, Young said, “I was “But, things aren’t al- field of criminal law.” experience in law enforce- Science Degree in Kinesi- of Investigations National at LAPD for 35 years. I ways easy. You have to ment,” explained Young. ology at UCLA, her teach- Academy of Law Enforce- was the first Black femalemake a decision in this “It reinforces what stu- ing credential at UC Irvine ment in Quantico, Virginia, to be promoted to captain, career how you want to dents are learning through their textbooks and their PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT assignments in class.” Through her relation- ships with former LAPD colleagues, Young exposes COURAGE FOR her classes to police station visits, ride-a-longs with officers and various A CHANGE training scenarios such as the shoot-don't shoot sim- ulator. “With the simula- tor, you’re placed in a situation, you hear a script played and you have to decide, based on the sce- nario, whether to use use- of-force or not use use-of- force. Then your actions are critiqued by one of the LAPD experts,” Young said, adding that community members can arrange to participate in the scenarios as well. “It gives you a whole different perspective when you realize that officers have two-to-three sec- onds to size up a situation and make a determination whether or not they are in a use-of-force situation,” said Young, who hopes that providing these learning experiences for her students will influence Pictured here: Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and California’s U.S. Senator Kamala Harris. them to consider a law enforcement or criminal justice career. While acknowledging Vote Gavin Newsom for Governor that LAPD and South L.A. residents have a histori- cally tense relationship, Primary Election Day : June 5, 2018 Young still believes the rapport would improve if more officers came from local neighborhoods. Gavin Newsom has the courage to make real change. As “We want people from mayor of San Francisco, he delivered universal healthcare to all the community to join LAPD because they could residents. As Lieutenant Governor, he took on the NRA and make a difference. I know passed our first comprehensive gun safety law. From criminal that sounds very cliché- ish, but it is so true. There justice reform to early childhood education to increasing the are really so many dedicat- minimum wage, Gavin has fought for what’s right – which ed, hard working people in the LAPD and I truly be- is why Senator Kamala Harris and California’s teachers, nurses, and firefighters lieve that to this day,” she endorse him to be the next Governor. noted. “We recruit from the community and they [the officers] are doing some great and amazing work out there through some

Gavin Newsom ad week 1.indd 5 4/23/18 8:27 PM THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-5 UCLA Alumni Celebrate Founding of Kappa Alpha Psi Chapter SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE noted members of the Upsilon chapter have Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- demonstrated over the years nity’s National Director of particularly by their contri- Organizational Effectiveness bution to the communities and Anniversary Chairman from which they came and Kevin D. Kinsey, announced the world for which they that Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- have impacted considerable nity’s 95th Charter Day cele- success in the objectives of bration was well received and commitment to the aims and participated by members and COURTESY PHOTO purpose of achievement. honored guests alike. The Wimbledon Tennis Champi- Attorney Ronald Sweeney, Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel manKevinD.Kinsey,inhis Chancellor Block’s state- theme “Rich Past, Strong on Arthur Ashe, Attorney Los Angeles based Film Art with a Resolution and The opening remarks spoke of ment that the university Reunion, Bright Future” was Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., Jus- Designer Art Simms and Honorable Michael R. the great history of Upsilon would be celebrating its 100 fitting to depict the 95th tice Bernard S. Jefferson and University of Los Angeles Davis, President Pro Tem Chapter beginnings and year centennial and added Charter Day celebrations National Basketball Associa- Vice Provost Youlonda Los Angeles Board of Public what an achievement is was how important it was that the most auspicious events. tion all-star, UCLA all-amer- Copeland-Morgan. Works Commissioners gave in having the events on the members of Kappa Alpha The Upsilon Chapter ican and coach Walt Hazzard. Grand Polemarch Thom- special remarks and present- campus of UCLA. He said Psi having been established chartered on April 25, 1923 at Other honored members as L. Battles Jr. sent a special ed a resolution and commen- “We are blessed to have this only four years later, has the University of California and special guests included greetings and congratulatory dation from Los Angeles wonderful occasion in a helped to provide distin- Los Angeles boasts a who’s University of California Los message citing that the Mayor Eric Garcetti to both building dedicated to our guished leadership, unparal- who of distinguish alumni Angeles Chancellor and Upsilon Chapter has left an Curiel and undergraduate 18th Grand Polemarch, leled accomplishments and such as Los Angeles Mayor Associate Chancellor Dr. and indelible mark on the history UCLA Chapter Polemarch wearer of the fraternity’s diversity to the UCLA com- Tom Bradley, California Lt. Mrs. Gene D. Block, The of the university, Los Angeles (President), Erick Jackson. highest award, the Laurel munity and to society. Governor Mervyn Dymally, Honorable and Retired Judge and Kappa Alpha Psi and the The Western Province Coun- Wreath and five-time Mayor The Anniversary Com- Los Angeles Public Adminis- of the Superior Court of Los Western Province would not cil of Kappa Alpha Psi Fra- of Los Angeles, Tom mittee members were Kin- trator Randall C. Bacon, Angeles John V. Meigs, Sr., be where it is without the ternity also recognized the Bradley.” sey, Chairman, Paul A. UCLA Vice Chancellor Win- UCLA Black Alumni Imme- Upsilon Chapter. achievements of the Upsilon Other highlights includ- Amos Sr. Co-Chairman, ston C. Doby, scientist and diate Past President Kevin G. Fraternity member and Chapter with a Resolution ed Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel’s Jackson Co-Chairman, Ger- 1936 Olympic Bronze Medal Harbour, The Honorable and Assemblyman Mike Gibson from Western Province Pole- remarks as to the great ald Ossey, Jeff Lillie, Jarrell winner James “Jimmy” Retired Los Angeles Superior of the 64th California march Gilbert D. Brown III. accomplishments and jour- Davis, Shelby Middleton, LuValle,U.S.Openand Court Judge Sherrill D. Luke, Assembly District, presented The Anniversary Chair- ney of achievement that and Harbour. Educator, CEO, and Reigning Mrs. California pens inspiring book to encourage girls SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE tating speech disorder that find your answer right prevented me from verbal- where you began. In the Besides her role as Mrs. ly communicating,” said day and age where looks California, Kristi M. Eddy Eddy. are altered and filtered, worked hard throughout Eddy rallied against Beauty Is helps children her life to get where she is these challenges and man- see the beauty in everyone. today. Admitting that much aged to earn a Bachelor’s “I pride myself in being of her early life was a and then two Master’s the beauty queen that says struggle, she persevered degrees. She currently no to beauty norms. I know and has a successful career serves as an Assistant Prin- what its like to be bullied in education. cipal in Watts. for your appearance and “I grew up in Los Her first children’s the affect it can have on a Angeles County with my book, Beauty Is, is inspired young child. With Beauty mother, who worked tire- by her belief that beauty is Is I want to change the dia- lessly, but greatly struggled undefined. Beauty Is, is a logue around beauty for the COURTESY PHOTO financially as a single par- rhyming children’s book sake of our children and ent. In addition, I was eval- that takes you on a journey inspire them to see beauty release on Amazon.com on non-profit organization, m or follow her on social uated for special education to find beauty and as with everywhere,” said Eddy. April 30th. Learn more and the book at her website media @mrscalifornia at age five due to a debili- most adventures, you often Beauty Is is set to about Eddy, her platform, www.mrscalifornia2017.co 2017.

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Part 1. The troubled, sanctioned practice to con- tions in the city and county sacrifice means to give up them. Indeed, to live is to troubling and taxing times demn and crush righteous of L.A. I had introduced something of value for the come into being, survive, in which we live, and the resistance. the concept of operational sake of others or for some- thrive and flourish through rugged, racist and treach- It is at this point that the unity, unity in diversity, thing valued that causes and with others and thus to erous terrain on which we ultimate sacrifice and -mar unity without uniformity hardship, deprivation or incur mutual obligations to fight demand more from tyrdom of Min. Malcolm on a national level at the runs the risk of harm, inju- each other in various ways. us than episodic engage- X, February 21, 1965 and first National Black Powerry or death. There are sev- Is this not the meaning of ment, convenient contribu- Dr. Martin Luther King, Conference in Newark, NJ eral reasons we sacrifice, John Mbiti’s interpretation tions and controlled anger Jr., April 4, 1968, and the in 1967, although it was a including: to build char- “I am because we are, and from the edges. Indeed, morality of service and sac- part of Kawaida philosophy acter; fulfill obligations;because we are, therefore the life and death of Min. rifice they taught and lived and practice since 1965. achieve goals; bond with I am?” Is not this position Malcolm X and Dr. Mar- offer us a model and map In both the commemora- each other; build commu- also affirmed in the - ubun tin Luther King, Jr. and all of the way forward. Surely, tion rallies of remembrance nity; bear witness to truth tu insight—ngingumuntu our other honored ancestors most of us will never have DR. MAULANA KARENGA and resistance for Malcolm regardless; and to wage and ngabantu—I am a person who gave their lives in ser- to make a choice of ulti- and King, we stressed the win struggles, especially through other people? And vice and sacrifice for us and mate sacrifice, but we and are oppressed regardless of moral and social signifi- regardless of costs and certainly, it is reaffirmed the advancement of human compelled by our history, the cost or consequences, in- cance of their service and consequences to ourselves. in the Kawaida contention good taught this fundamen- culture and circumstance cluding the laying down of sacrifice for our people andAnd all of these are interre- that “I am related and re- tal lesson. It is that we must to serve well and sacrificetheir lives. our struggle. And we called lated contributions to creat- late; therefore I am.” Given always be at the center of when and where we are This is why in 1966, we on our people to continue ing and sustaining good in this fundamental ethical our own lives, at the heart needed and able. To fully of Us, named February 21st and increase the struggle, the world. understanding, a central of our own struggle and in appreciate the lessons in Siku ya Dhabihu, the Day of live the values for which It is important to note, part to our coming into be- the vanguard of the right- the morality of service and Sacrifice, a day to commem- we love and honor them however, that what they ing, honoring our obliga- ful struggles to radically sacrifice Min. Malcolm and orate the awesome ultimate and through our love, work taught and how they lived tions and flourishing as- Af confront and transform this Rev. King taught and lived, sacrifice Malcolm made for and struggle keep alive their lives of service and ricans and human beings is society, contributing mean- we must not think of their us, for our Movement and and pass on this awesome sacrifice is deeply rootedto become self-consciously ingfully to the righteous death as simply an assassi- to open up a new horizon legacy. in African—continental capable and committed remaking of the world. But nation. For although we can of African and human his- To commemorate and and diasporan—intellec- relational human beings. as our foremother Maria rightly refer to their deaths tory. And we called for the celebrate the life, leader- tual, political and religious And at the heart of all this Stewart taught us, we must as assassination, assassina- students, workers and all ship and legacy of Min. history and culture. It is an are service and sacrifice for enter the field of action with tion indicates only what the others to stay away from Malcolm X and Dr. Martin ethical tradition that reach- each other, especially in open eyes, focused minds assassins did; what the op- school and work in com- Luther King, Jr., then, we es back in time to the an- troubled times and urgent and unbreakable wills. pressor and his collabora- memoration and to come must take into critical ac- cient African spiritual and and ongoing struggle. For as the evidence tors, enemies of Black and to the headquarters of U.S. count their recognition and ethical texts such as The Maulana Karenga, and insights of history and human freedom, did. And for a rally of remembrance respect of the moral signifi- Husia and Odu Ifa and is Professor and Chair of the teaching and lives of thus, it leaves out a lifetime and continued resistance. cance and social necessity passed on thru the lives and Africana Studies, Califor- Malcolm and Martin have of what Malcolm and King And in 1968, Us, along with of service and sacrifice. -In lessons learned from ances- nia State University-Long taught, the armed guardians did, the many and varied other members of the Black deed, our respect and love tors like Harriet Tubman Beach; Executive Direc- of the established order will sacrifices of a lifetime Congress, and a united front of of them is rooted especially and Frederick Douglass, tor, African American Cul- come for us, come to instill of their very lives. which we were a founding in our profound apprecia- Mary McLeod Bethune, tural Center (Us); Creator fear in us, to capture, con- Also, failing to focus on member, held a memorial tion for their teaching and Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella of Kwanzaa; and author fine, kill and crush us. And their sacrifice, we would rally of remembrance and living a morality of sac- Barker, to Malcolm X and of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- they will do this under the miss the lessons of their continued resistance for rifice in the service Martinof our King. tion of Family, Community cover and camouflage of martyrdom and the expan- Dr. King in the wake of his people and in the pursuit of These conceptions of and Culture and Essays law and with the support of sive meaning of their lives, martyrdom in April of that freedom, justice and other the moral and social ne- on Struggle: Position and media messages designed as well as their conscious year. We formed a wider human good for us and the cessity of service and sac- Analysis, www.AfricanA- to indict, discredit, and iso- and committed choice to front calling it the Operation world. rifice are derived from the mericanCulturalCenter- late all those who resist and give the wholeness of their Unity Committee for the To serve is to do good ancient African ethical un- LA.org; www.OfficialK- to render them intellectual- lives to their people, to the rally, even though the Black for others and to be of posi- derstanding that to live is wanzaaWebsite.org; www. ly and politically irrelevant liberation movement. And Congress was inclusive of tive use to them in varied to have relations with oth- MaulanaKarenga.org and yet personally and so- we would pass over their the major activist organiza- and countless ways. And to ers and thus obligations to cially dangerous. Indeed, unbreakable commitment to • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY in the midst of our standing the ancient African ethical up and stepping forward, imperative to bear witness it will become clear that to truth and set the scales of at virtually every site of justice in their proper place, Part 1. (The follow- ment of African slaves and from Black leadership. power in the system, there especially among the voice- ing paper was presented in calculated systemic efforts The Tea Party Movement, is social policy and socially less, devalued, vulnerable April 2011 at a UC Santa to totally wipe out their coupled with continuing Barbara conference, Cali- culture are scarcely noted systemic inequities, under- the los aNgeles seNtiNel fornia Dreamin’: Social Vi- outside of the Black com- score the need for caring, sion and The Crisis of Cali- munity. In fact, slave mas- effective Black leadership. fornia’s African American ters meant to strip slaves However, these days, col- Communities. Clearly, the of every vestige of posi- laboration and unity are major barriers to Blacks’ tive human attributes, e.g., largely confined to - rheto progress have not changed family, language, history ric by Black leaders whose DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. and the recent spike in po- and culture—all designed main priority seems to be Executive Publisher / CEO lice killing young Black to ensure subservience. keeping their jobs rather JENNIFER J. THOMAS men is only the tip of the Blacks have always fought than serving the commu- Publisher LARRY AUBRY iceberg.) such efforts with indomi- nity.. KENNETH R. THOMAS Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) Things have gone from tables, their sub-status will table resilience, but that re- Challenges constantly RUTH WASHINGTON bad to worse, yet efforts to not change. (The fledgling silience has been seriously collide and collude, im- Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) develop and sustain unity Black Worker Center in challenged by conditioned peding Black progress in COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. among Black leadership Los Angeles deserves sup- inferiority. Nonetheless, the ongoing struggle for Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) PAMELA A. BAKEWELL is distressingly lacking. port as a potentially strong Blacks’ have managed to justice. Continuing formi- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer Blacks tend not to hold conduit for recruiting and rebound in the face of enor- dable barriers would have DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. their leaders accountable, helping to train and place mous odds. This stems, in proven fatal long ago but Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff which adds to an unwill- Black workers in good large measure, from their for Blacks’ storied resil- BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL Executive Assistant to the Publisher ingness to change their jobs.) Black and Latino ancient history of caring, ience. But resilience alone Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) self-serving behavior. Hav- leaders, when pressed, pro- communal and ethical val- is not sufficient and Black ing internalized America’s fess interest in working to- ues, shared responsibility leadership must begin anew BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor values without full access gether, but have rarely done and respect—all the antith- to assume its role and re- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising to its benefits, both theso on a sustained basis, in esis of America’s individu- sponsibility as servants of ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ community and Black lead- recent years. Obviously alism and materialism. the people. Circulation/Distribution ership are reluctant to chal- this makes collaboration Psychological condi- Ineffective, self-serving CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production lenge the oppressive racist extremely difficult. tioning, codified inleadership both and its cohort, Designer/Staff Writer status quo. Blacks’ failure to hold law and custom, was de- disunity, have crippled E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer In Los Angeles, as in its leaders accountable has signed to seal Blacks’ Black people’s minds and AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer other metropolitan areas, spawned a host of self- sub-human-status. One of political strength. There- a host of pressing issues serving, so-called lead- the most insidious lega- fore, leaders must move JENNIFER BIHM, Staff Writer range from public schools ers. Many are “ambulance cies of slavery is self-hate, from individual to group- BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer failing to educate Black chasers” and/or “pay-for- still prevalent, especially orientation which is essen- KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer children and racial target- view civil rights activists” among poor inner-city tial, for effectively collabo- CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising ing, to violence and per- who surface at high-profile Black youth. Black lead- rating with other groups BERNARD LLOYD, Advertising vasive poverty. (Although media venues. Many are ers are typically silent on and can only be done from schools continue to fail pawns of mainstream me- hard issues and tend to be positions of strength, not IRIS STANDFORD, Classified Black students, Black edu- dia; some even specialize only episodically outraged, weakness. 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• ELAINE BATCHLOR, MD, MPH • • MARK H. MORIAL • PRESIDENT AND CEO, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE Women Building Social Starbucks Arrests Show Implicit Bias is Hiding in Plain Sight and Health Equity “Those of us who bear an innate Black tendency to the brunt of racial bias and violence is a malignant, cen- I recently joined a gath- provider payments. This is oppression every day end up turies-old belief that contin- ering of Black women lead- a key factor in lack of having to not only battle that ues to impact America, ers in Sacramento to dis- access to quality health bias and oppression, but also undermining freedom, indi- cuss the well-being of care. convince everyone else that it viduality and opportunity. Black women in California. We need to create a bet- even exists. It is very hard for This false belief – this It was a pretty amazing ter solution, one that bal- the majority of the popula- implicit bias – is not only feeling to be in a roomful ances access to quality care tion to see how the everyday what led to the arrest of the of women leaders from with providing doctors businesses, agencies, and two young men in Star- across the state—elected with the resources they organizations that we inter- bucks, it is behind the tragic officials, business leaders, need to do a good job. I act with are perpetrating deaths of far too many non-profit leaders and poli- think that’s one reason harmful racial bias, and even Marc H. Morial young men and boys, from cymakers—who looked we’re starting to hear more harder for the majority of the Travon Martin and Tamir like me, all having this kind conversation about a sin- population to see how they explicit than that. Rice to Philando Castile and of discussion together. It Elaine Batchlor gle-payer solution, includ- are perpetrating harmful Implicit bias doesn’t John Crawford. doesn’t happen often MD, MPH ing “Medicare for All,” racial bias themselves. It is advertise itself as blatantly. Studies indicate that 70 enough. where uniform standards of hard to see how something It doesn’t wear a hood and percent of Americans harbor The event coincided discrimination and bias that access, care, and payment that can feel like the air you burn a cross. Unlike explic- implicit racial bias against with the release of a report are still at play in the lives would provide adequate breathe to most, can be the it bias, implicit bias has black people. It infects our that highlights some strik- of people of color, both access for all residents. storm you drown in to oth- many defenders who fail to interactions at every level of ing disparities in the lives physical and mental health These conversations are ers.” – Ijeoma Oluo see it for what it is. society. Even preschoolers of Black women. are deeply affected. Black gaining traction at both The arrest of two young Last year, the United are not immune – Black chil- Black women have one women have a shorter life ends of the political spec- Black men at a Philadelphia States Supreme Court re- dren make up 20 percent of of the highest workforce expectancy than White trum in a way that seemed Starbucks sparked wide- versed the death sentence of preschool students, but half participation rates of any women. Their mortality impossible just a few years spread protest and has ignited a defendant after the defen- those who are suspended. population group, with rate from heart disease is ago. a national conversation about dant's attorney introduced Implicit bias is rein- more than 60 percent 33 percent higher and There are no easy short- the issue of implicit bias and evidence that suggested the forced by the media – for employed, but their earn- breast cancer 56 percent term fixes, but progress how to combat it. defendant would be more example, while about half of ings lag far behind the gen- higher. Heartbreakingly, starts by recognizing the As a sort of contrast, likely to commit violent acts people arrested by the New eral population—a persist- Black women are 3-4 times problems and taking steps around the same time as the in the future because he was York Police Department for ent root cause of poverty more likely to die of com- toward possible answers. Starbucks arrest, a fraternity Black. violent crime are Black; among the full-time work- plications from pregnancy. While the facts and the at Syracuse University was As I wrote at the time they are represented as sus- force. We know that inequities way forward can be daunt- suspended over racist, sexist the case was being argued: pects in 75 percent of the Eighty percent of workin health care and health ing, I was impressed by the and homophobic videos The false belief that cases shown on evening tv ing Black women are fami- outcomes are largely driven women I met at the meeting recorded in the fraternity Black people are inherently news coverage. ly breadwinners. Like by inequities in social con- whoareleadingtheway, house and posted to a frater- more dangerous than other Starbucks decision to many women, they also ditions. These social in- the scope of issues that nity Facebook group. races has obvious and injuri- close its stores for a day of have primary caregiving equities include unequal were addressed, the quality The videos show mem- ous implications in criminal implicit bias training is well- responsibility for children, access to educational oppor- of the data that was shared, bers pledging always to justice proceedings. Large intentioned, but it cannot be elderly family members, tunities, pay gaps, lack of and the recommendations “have hatred in my heart” for segments of society, our an isolated effort. We hope it and family members with support for family care, lack for actions to address the African Americans, Hispan- economy and countless indi- is the beginning of a national disabilities—underscoring of representation in govern- issues. ics and Jews – all of whom viduals are harmed when this awakening to an issue that the need for paid leave and ment—and lack of access to I was particularly are referenced with slurs. myth of Black dangerous- has hidden in plain sight for sick days to help women quality health care. impressed by the voices of It doesn’t get any more ness is validated. The idea of far too long. balance work and family Access to quality health the young women at the obligations. coverage is an important conference. They were out- Black women are social condition. Although spoken and articulate. They • COUNCILWOMAN JANNA ZURITA CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 • underrepresented at all lev- Medicaid was originally talked about the need for els of elected office, where conceived to address this community leaders and the policy changes that issue, growing economic policy makers to be more An Open Letter to the Residents of Compton: could create more fairness disparities in our country strategic and to take more and equity in the lives of have expanded it from a actions to address 1) Thank You for your with nearly one million women and families are program serving 4 million inequities affecting Black support in defeating 3 square feet of new industrial considered—despite the people in 1966, its year of women. bogus Recall attempts… space housing UPS and Best fact that Black women vote inception, to a program With the #MeToo Thank You Compton cit- Buy Regional Distribution at a higher rate than all serving 70 million people movement and the Park- izens…for believing in me Centers, economic develop- other population groups, today. A quarter of the U.S. land teens echoing in my during my two terms in ment providing thousands of including in the last two population is now on Med- mind, I was struck by what Office. You have defeated jobs, new housing develop- presidential elections. icaid. In California, one I saw in Sacramento: three (3) attempts by politi- ments, In & Out Burger and When a woman is third of the population and women ready to step up cal enemies of progress to a new supermarket coming working full-time, still not half of babies born are on and lead. This excites me remove my voice as our rep- soon are all signs of earning enough to support a Medicaid. The program has and gives me hope for the resentative of Compton City PROGRESS. family, and struggling to been stretched beyond future. We have a lot of Council District 1. Your Compton Citizens’ Pri- faithfulness to my represen- balance family and child what it was originally work to do together. Councilwoman Janna Zurita orities Are My Priorities… care responsibilities, she designed for, but so many Dr. Elaine Batchlor is tation of the First District We are filling potholes, may end up placing her people are now dependent the chief executive officer keeps me committed and fiscal accountability priority. resurfacing streets, trim- ownhealthloweronthe on it. Low levels of of Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated to continuing to A brief query will reveal ming trees, cleaning-up priority list than it should provider reimbursement Community Hospital in do the best possible job in Councilwoman Zurita ques- debris illegally dumped by be. When she lacks make it a less than adequate Watts. advocating for progress in tioning spending, requesting unthoughtful and uncaring resources and access to insurance program—Cali- Share your comments Compton. audits, and not supporting persons. We are making health care and healthy fornia ranks 47th in the and stories with DrB@ 2) Thank You for your waste of Compton taxpayer Code enforcement, Law food, and experiences the nation for Medicaid mlkch.org. support in allowing me to funds. I have raised over enforcement, Parking en- serve as the Fiscal Watch- $100,000 for city events that forcement, Graffiti removal • ASSEMBLYMEMBER REGGIE JONES – SAWYER • dog on the Compton City I sponsor. and basic municipal services Council … 3) Thank you for recog- Compton’s priorities. We are Thank You Compton nizing that I did not con- re-building a new park (Sib- Citizens for acknowledging tribute to deficit spending, rie Park) to serve residents We Must Protect Individuals the work that I am doing in did not travel excessively of District 1. We are improv- leading the fight against and continue to demand ing Gonzales Park and Jack- financial waste in the city. I accountability on behalf of ie Robinson Stadium and with Debt from have and continue to be ded- the residents of Compton! making adequate street sig- icated to the elimination of Great change does not nage, lighting and traffic Loan Shark Tactics financial waste. Likewise, I happen overnight… to affect controls Compton’s priori- have been standing as the the lives of generations to ties. We are making progress The Rosenthal Fair of necessity, because they consistent voice calling on come in Compton, change as the rehabilitation of Cen- Debt Collection Practices were not born with silver greater accountability in must be well thought out, tral Avenue and Wilmington Act (the Act) has served spoons in their hands. guarding the public purse. I strategically planned and Avenue in Council District 1 consumers well, and They have to make the have been consistent and executed. Compton has have led the way in Comp- ensures fair debt collection tough choice between pay- pervasive in calling for undergone great progress, ton’s major street improve- related to credit card debt. ing their rent, buying gro- greater financial accounta- streets are being repaired, ments. Much more is need- However, the Act does not ceries, or paying a parking bility long before the state repayment of a $6 million ed, much more is to come. protect individuals who ticket. If we want the controller's recent audits. I business development loan, Thank you for your contin- have unpaid parking tick- South Los Angeles, Walnut commit to continue making the Brickyard Development ued support! ets, storage and towing fees Parks, Florence-Firestones, from receiving multiple and Huntington Parks of calls in one night from a the world to flourish, then David G. Brown Editorial Cartoon debt collector using pro- we have to give them a fair fane and offensive lan- Assemblymember chance. The debts that guage in pursuit of collect- Reggie Jones-Sawyer families face are already a ing delinquent payments. burden, and should not be Nobody plans on accu- ed from bullying behavior, vulnerable to harassment mulating more debt than I knew I had to author by unscrupulous debt col- can be easily paid. Yet, Assembly Bill 2825 (AB lectors. many people find them- 2825). We already offer pro- selves with debts that may These types of financial tections against unethical leave them subject to delinquencies are prevalent debt collection practices harassment. Unfortunately, in low income communi- for consumer credit trans- there are no protections that ties, who cannot afford actions. We should extend prevent the use of loan lawyers, making them the same protections to shark tactics by debt collec- more susceptible to aggres- financial delinquencies that tors. That is why when the sive and unacceptable tac- arise from parking tickets, Mexican American Legal tics. storage and towing fees. Defense Fund (MALDEF) I have spent my career AB 2825 would help make came to me describing as a legislature, fighting for sure that debt is treated in a instances where courts the voiceless. The people in fair and transparent man- ruled that people with cer- the communities I repre- ner. We all need fairness tain debts were not protect- sent often take on debt out and dignity. A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER MAY 5, 201826, 2013 the game, which had the a request to see President firearms," an officer andsaid they talked about the simple message, “Spread Donald Trump. He told a in a May 2016 incident people who were in that {continued from Pg. A-1} Hero Love.” He also received a Secret Service officer that report. At the time, Reink- restaurant before what nator or Superman or any- reason,” he told reporters standing ovation from the he was a “sovereign citi- ing's parents had called happened, happened, and body like that,” Shaw said. in Nashville. “I feel like it home crowd. zen” who “had a right to emergency services to specifically remembered He had been acting out could be very selfish of me Reinking was taken into search the grounds.” report their son believed your daughter," Ehmer of self-preservation, he said. if I didn’t point it out. And I custody after a tip led po- According to CNN: pop star Taylor Swift was said. Last week, he spoke to apologize.” lice to him last Monday. Reinking's brush with law stalking him, and he had "And [they] spoke of Tennessee legislators, say- “I hope we can bring He had been carrying a enforcement in the na- made comments about your daughter and her ing he was “very grateful to violence in all facets — not weapon and ammunition tion's capital was not his killing himself. friend, and said they were be here.” “I never thought just gun violence, but all in a backpack when police first. Documents obtained Meanwhile, the vic- singing gospel songs. I would be in a room with facets of violence — to an found him. The 29-year-old by CNN affiliate WBBM tims’ families are picking And everybody was sing- all the eyes on me but… end.” gunman refused to make a from the sheriff's office inup the pieces. DeEbony ing and enjoying each all I can say is … this was On April 29, NHL team, statement and requested a Tazewell County, Illinois, Groves, 21, one of the other and she said, 'The a true test of a man. I do, the Nashville Predators, lawyer according to news suggest a troubling pattern homicide victims, was re- last thing I remember her once again, apologize to the honored Shaw Jr., with a reports from Tennessee. involving guns and what ported to have died sing- saying was, singing Jesus people that lost loved ones, “hero’s” welcome, par- Recently, Reinking was one police report described ing Gospel songs. Waffle Loves Me.'" friends or family,” Shaw ticipating in some of the charged with four counts of as "delusional" behavior. House CEO Walt Ehmer Police said that had said. pre-game festivities. The homicide. Reporters said in "Travis is hostile toward spoke at Groves’ funeral. Shaw not grabbed the gun, “There’s four families team presented him with July of last year, Reinking police and does not recog- "We went and vis- the carnage would have that are grieving right now. a customized jersey to go breached a White House nize police authority. Tra- ited with the survivors, been much worse. So much life was lost for no over the shirt he wore to security barrier and made vis also possesses several

Hank’s {continued from Pg. A-1} but Jackson also wanted dried fruit. Jackson has can American art and his- to make sure that some also created a space in- tory. I'm looking forward parts of the store stayed. side of the store for art, to creating a book swap "It was important to reading and community where people can bring me to keep my dad's name events. Hank's Mini Mar- their books and take one because he really built ket is more than a store of mine. I would also like this store. We also kept for Jackson. It is a place to have local artists bring the orange and white col- for the community to their work in and host or scheme and the same share ideas, laughter and some community events." shelving," said Jackon. entertainment. The grand re-opening "We still do sell liquor "As an artist, this was in early April and and beer and Cheetos, but store is like a canvas. I community members it's not as highlighted. It's want this to be a space ranging from 20 years ago a cleaner look now and and a platform for art- to now came out to sup- our healthier options are ists, entrepreneurs and port. Local food business- highlighted more." community members to es Everytable and Baba's Along with liquor highlight their stories and Vegan Café provided the and snacks, Hank's Mini express themselves," said food, while local artists Market now sells veg- Jackson. "Right now, we provided the entertain- etables including lettuce, have a community wall ment. tomatoes, cauliflower, where the community For more information avocado, bell peppers and can voice their opinions on Hank's Mini Market, more. They even have on different topics and I visit them on Facebook, some healthy snack op- brought in some books Instagram and Twitter @ PHOTO CREDIT: RUDY ESPINOZA tions, like trail mix and from my studies on Afri- hanksminimarket. Kelli Jackson (middle) and friends are all smiles at the grand opening the new Chips{continued from Pg. A-1} Hank's Mini Market. more liquor stores and fast Jackson. people would come in and food restaurants than grocery Jackson had her vision do everything that they did," stores and healthy food op- ready, but she had to put in said Jackson. "It had been tions. She learned that her some time before that vision years since I came up with father's mini market, which came to life. She worked with the idea so when he started is near Crenshaw Blvd. and the Los Angeles Food Policy seeing things get done he 71st St., was surrounded by Council for three years and was just like, 'wow, God is other similar stores that only in 2017, she got the call that good.'" sold liquor and snacks. From would put the plans into mo- After Sweet Greens got there, Jackson knew that she tion. The Los Angeles Food involved with funding the wanted to make changes to Policy Council has a part- project, there was an eight- the store and started going to nership with Sweet Greens, month process to decide what workshops for the Los Ange- a health-food restaurant that the store should look like, les Food Policy Council. also helps fund community where the food source would "I had learned about food health initiatives, and they come from, the pricing, the deserts and realizing that our selected Hank's Mini Market budget and more. Then, for store was right in the middle to be part of their outreach three months the store was

of it made me see that access program. closed for renovations. There PHOTO CREDIT: RUDY ESPINOZA to healthy food is just as im- "My dad was on board, were many things that were One of Hank's Mini Market's new produce section full of fruits and portant as access to art," said but he did not believe that changed in the mini market, vegetables.

crediting Andrea Con- one and when you have stand giving the jury an five, they just have such Cosby {continued from Pg. A-1} indication that there was prejudicial value and I a number of lies she told think it just overwhelmed far too long,” Montgomery attorneys Jaya Gupta and over a period of time,” the jury. That’s probably County District Attorney Rachael Robinson, both sob- Jackson said. the biggest point in at- Kevin Steele said after the bing. Jackson continued: tempting to get Bill Cosby verdict. An emotional Andrew “The first trial a newtook trial.” them Steele said that Cosby Wyatt, Cosby’s chief spokes- 52 hours and they were Jackson called the is- had “shown his true col- man, said the trial was remi- hung. This time it took 15 sue “significant” and one ors,” when the legendary niscent of Emmett Till, the hours and they convict, that might allow Cosby, actor called the prosecutor 14-year-old Mississippi so here we go. I think the whose facing 30 years an “a—hole” after Steele ar- African American whose most significant grounds in prison, to remain free gued that he should immedi- lynching after he was ac- were the five accusers. In through the appeal pro- ately be locked up following cused of whistling at a White the first trial, there was cess.

the verdict. woman, ignited the Civil PUBLIC NOTICE by O’Neill ruled that Cosby Rights Movement. POOL PHOTO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 could remain free on the “This became a pub- A Norristown jury found comedian Bill Cosby on OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY of same $1 million bail he post- lic lynching,” Wyatt said. three counts of aggravated indecent sexual assault. FILING OF A SERVICE CHARGE REPORT; ed when he was arraigned in “What Gloria Allred was Some legal experts said that Cosby might get PUBLIC HEARING ON: THE SERVICE CHARGE REPORT The Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 1 of Los Angeles County will hold December of 2015. able to do, she took a salt and another trial. a public hearing on May 9, 2018, 1:30 p.m., in the Board Room at the District’s Administrative Offices, 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601. The purpose of this hearing is to provide “We still believe that Mr. pepper shaker. She [shook] the public with an opportunity to make comments regarding the Service Charge Report filed with the District Clerk on April 11, 2018. The boundaries of Sanitation District No. 1 are shown Cosby is innocent of these out a lot of salt and sprinkled Emmett Till,” she said. ter the decision that Cosby’s below. Sanitation District No. 1 provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services. charges,” lead defense at- in a little black pepper and “Since when are all women team has “many grounds Residential and commercial users pay for their share of these services through the District’s service charge program. The average daily quantity of sewage flow and strength from one torney Tom Mesereau said. the South came east.” honest?” for appeal.” He said he single family home is equal to one sewage unit. All other user categories are assessed proportionately. The service charge rate for fiscal year 2018-19, as previously approved by the “The fight isn’t over.” Ebonee Benson, who Several television ana- was stunned by the verdict District’s Board of Directors on May 10, 2017, is $183 per year per sewage unit. The District intends to continue to collect the service charge as a separate line item on About an hour after the joined Wyatt on morning lysts questioned the verdict. as well as the swiftness in the property tax roll as the most cost-effective means of collecting the charges. In order to do so, the California Health and Safety Code requires the filing of and subsequent hearing verdict and before Cosby television shows after the Lawyer and famed CNN which the jury delivered it. on a Service Charge Report. Copies of the Report are available on the District’s website (www.lacsd.org) or can be obtained by contacting District’s staff by regular mail at P.O. Box left the courthouse, several verdict, said the comparison legal analyst Joey Jackson, “Certainly, the prosecu- 4998, Whittier, CA 90607-4998; by e-mail [email protected] ; or by phone at (855) 240-9506 (toll free). of his defense team mem- to Emmett Till is real. who before the verdict said tion put up vigorous case In addition to providing comments at the public hearing, written comments regarding this matter may also be submitted to the District Clerk at these same addresses. Written comments bers huddled, including “We can take a look at the case should have been … but I thought the defense must be received by 10:30 a.m., May 9, 2018, to allow for processing prior to the hearing. declared a mistrial, said af- did a significant job of dis- DISTRICT NO. 1

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ends handprints are immor- {continued from Pg. A-1} talized in front of the TCL Tyson Chinese Theatre. Icons such as Will Smith, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe are just a few of the notable names. Tyson ended her speech with, “When I think God knows that I have served his purpose, then he will call me. Not saying that I’m ready to go but I will hear Him. Thank you!”

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here. I’m the sole surviv- ing member of my entire family and obviously I’m here for a reason. There spirit is still here with me. My parents and everyone are all with me today,” said Tyson. The Los Angeles Sen- tinel spoke to Tyson following the ceremony. When asked, “What wis- dom over the years has made you such a success?” PHOTO BY KRISTINA DIXON Tyson replied, “It Tyson, left, stands with director/producer Tyler Perry came from my mother. I would feel awful not said Perry. and Fine Arts in East Orange, receiving certain roles “Even now I remember New Jersey promotes artistic or having bad auditions. watching President Obama culture for students between She told me that when put the Presidential Medal sixth and twelfth grade. God gives you some- of Freedom around her neck. Tyson credits a major- thing, you will receive it To see her legacy immortal- ity of her success from the on his time!” ized in this concrete is amaz- strength of her family. She Her most recent work ing,” continued Perry. spoke about why her fam- includes roles in “How to Tyson’s legacy also in- ily still lives through her in Get Away with Murder” cludes her activism for pro- spirit. and Netflix’s political moting the arts. The Cicely “I also want to address drama “House of Cards.” Tyson School of Performing the people who could not be Other Hollywood leg- A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 Paid Family Leave Survey BY CHARLENE MUHAMMAD June. According to Benton, Workers who contribute new improvements to paid have to participate in Contributing Writer it’s collected approximately to the SDI fund, in addition family leave at the Employ- research?’ Well, in many 100 of the 500 surveys it is to wage replacement for ment Development Depart- ways, policies are shaped by A coalition of employ- seekinginEnglishand their own temporary disabil- ment Office on January 11. data and you can only get ment and health advocates Spanish online and via paper ity, are eligible to receive The panel highlighted data through research,” said are conducting a survey to ballots. paid family leave when they AB 908, which as of Janu- Benton. help improve state and “The project is really are on leave to care for a ary 1, increases weekly Workers may contact the workplace policies for Cali- designed to help advocates seriously ill family member wage replacement benefits Employment Development fornians who work and sup- and policy makers better or to bond with a new child. from $50 to $1,216, depend- Department directly at 1- port a family member, understand what family The coalition is receiving ing on income, and elimi- 877-238-4373 to request friend, or loved one with a caregivers need so that they responses from people who nates the one-week waiting application or inquire about serious health condition or can help campaign for already have some type of period for paid family leave the status of an application. COURTESY PHOTO Dr. Donna Benton, director disability. changeandalsosothatwe generous leave in place but it claims. Applications may be sub- of the University of South- The California Work and understand what the needs needs to hear from everyone, “One thing that the mitted no earlier than nine ern California’s Family Family Coalition and are for family caregivers so particularly those who may briefing has done, I noticed, days before and no later than Caregiver Support Center. Human Impact Partners are that they can balance both not be aware of what kind of is that more people are 49 days after the day a partnering on a research work and family life,” said leave they have, and who aware, at least in California, worker begins leave. profit organization that project to help ensure that Benton. may want to take paid family that we have paid family Workers may contact addresses the needs of fami- state and workplace policies “If we really better leave, Benton stated. leave and that they may be Legal Aid at Work (1-800- lies and friends who provide – including paid family understand the issues and It is a great help to work- at smaller companies or peo- 880-8047) for legal ques- long-term care for their leave – are flexible for challenges, we can really ers who may not have 30 ple may not realize that they tions about their right to take loved ones at home; working caregivers, particu- move forward with better paid vacation days or two actually have this opportuni- leave; and the California • The U.S. Department larly in communities of family-friendly workplace weeks paid sick days per ty, so they’re understanding Work and Family Coalition of Veterans Affairs Caregiv- color. policies.” year, she said. “We really the Paid Family Leave Pro- ([email protected] or er Program (https:// Their effort is to help Workers who contribute want to hear from retail gram better,” said Benton. 510-473-2216) for more www.caregiver.va.gov/) - make sure workers can pro- to California State Disability workers and part-time work- She said the collabora- information about paid fam- which offers educational vide mental and physical Insurance (SDI) may ers and others who are all tion between the California ily leave and other work- resources, training, and tools care for their family mem- receive the paid family leave doing caregiving on a regu- Work and Family Coalition place laws. to help caregivers succeed; bers with serious health con- benefit which includes up to lar basis and are trying to and Human Impact Partners, “We’re not just asking and ditions, and be able to con- six weeks of partial pay each stay employed or are a national non-profit organi- for a survey and results. We • AARP Family Care- tinue working themselves. year while taking time off employed, so that they don’t zation whose mission is to are also giving you some giving (https://www.aarp. According to Donna from work to bond with a have to leave the workforce transform the policies and resources and information org/caregiving/) - which fea- Benton, Ph.D, director of newborn baby, adopted or just to be a family caregiv- places people need to live about paid family leave,” tures many resources in- the University of Southern foster child or care for a seri- er,” Benton continued. healthy lives by increasing said Benton. cluding a “Prepare to Care” California’s Family Care- ously ill parent, child, sib- Benton, also a research the consideration of health Additional resources guide. giver Support Center, the ling, grandparent, grand- professor of gerontology at and equity in decision-mak- include: For questions, contact coalition launched the sur- child, parent-in-law, spouse USC, participated on a panel ing, is very important. • Family Caregiver Al- the California Work and vey in mid-April and hopes or registered domestic part- of health advocates who “Sometimes, we think, liance (www.caregiver. org) Family Coalition at to complete it by the end of ner. spoke to ethnic media about ‘Oh! Why does anyone ever - a community-based non- [email protected]. Senator Kamala Harris Won’t Take PAC Money California Senator Kamala Harris Announces She Won’t Take Corporate PAC Money BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE “The Breakfast Club.” 2010 created a situation power in an election to a checks. I just…I’m not,” the NNPA Newswire Harris joined Sens. where seemingly endless corporation. So, I’ve actual- California Senator said. Contributor Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Eliz- amounts of money can flow ly made a decision since I “Now Kamala Harris abeth Warren (D-Mass.), into the political system. had that conversation that has pledged not to take cor- California Democratic Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) “I think that money has I'm not going to accept corporate PAC money. Let me Senator Kamala Harris and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), had such an outsized influ- porate PAC checks.” be clear about who did announced on April 23, that who have also publicly ence on politics,” Sen. Har- Harris, who has been this—@justicedems. When she will reject corporate announced that they would ris said on The Breakfast thought of as a possible that group started, Washing- money from political action not accept corporate PAC Club. “We’re all supposed presidential candidate in ton laughed and said almost committees (PAC). money. to have an equal vote, but 2020, but has not said she is no one would take that Sen. Harris’ announce- The Citizens United money has now really running, said that a recent pledge. Now almost all of ment was made on the pop- decision handed down by tipped the balance between exchange at a town hall the Dem front-runners ular New York radio show, the U.S. Supreme Court in an individual having equal influenced her decision not FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA have!” Tweeted a gleeful to take corporate PAC Senator Kamala Harris Cenk Uygur of “The Young checks. announced that she would Turks,” an online news not accept corporate PAC “I was asked that ques- show, after the news of Har- money, during an interview tion and I wasn’t expecting on The Breakfast Club. ris’ decision emerged. the question. And I thought Many remarked that about it afterwards. I think We’re all supposed to have public pressure has worked that money has had such an an equal vote, but money regarding the issue of tak- outside influence on poli- has now really tipped the ing PAC money. Sen. tics, and especially with the balance between an individ- Bernie Sanders made cor- Supreme Court determining ual having equal power in an porate influence on politics Citizens United, which basi- election to a corporation. So, a centerpiece of his 2016 cally means that big corpo- I’ve actually made a deci- campaign for the White rations can spend unlimited sion, since I had that conver- House. He raised record amounts of money influenc- sation, that I’m not going to amounts of small campaign ing our campaigns, right? accept corporate PAC donations. Assemblymembers McCarty and Gonzalez Fletcher Will Continue Push to Make Youth Football Safer SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE that the athlete began playing experts and the youth football tackle football. community to pursue legisla- Assemblymembers Kevin “Youth exposure to repet- tion that will keep our kids McCarty (D- Sacramento) and itive head impacts in tackle safe and healthy while on and Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D football may reduce one’s off the field.” – San Diego) today reaffirmed resiliency to brain diseases A piece in this weekend’s their commitment to pursuing later in life, including, but not Orange County Register told legislation that will make limited to CTE,” said one of the story of Ladera Ranch youth football as safe as possi- the study’s authors, Dr. Ann teen-ager James Ransom, ble through the “Safe Youth McKee, chief of neuropathol- who began playing tackle Football Act,” which will pro- ogy at Boston VA Healthcare football at age 9 and who tect children from brain injury System and director of BU’s committed suicide at age 13 by establishing a minimum CTE Center. “It makes com- after suffering mood swings, ageof12toplayinorganized mon sense that children memory loss and “erratic, tackle football programs. whose brains are rapidly obsessive behavior.” His A new study released developing, should not be hit- family is convinced that a today concludes that “starting ting their heads hundreds of traumatic brain injury suf- to play tackle football before times per season.” fered during a football game age 12 could lead to earlier “I’ll keep fighting to keep led to their son’s death. onset of cognitive and emo- our kids safe,” Assembly- “Football killed my son,” his tional symptoms” among ath- woman Fletcher said. “The father told the newspaper. letes who were diagnosed science is clear: young kids “The research is clear – with Chronic Traumatic who play tackle football are when children participate in Encephalopathy, or CTE. especially vulnerable to brain high-impact, high-contact Researchers at VABoston damage that can impact the sports, there is a 100 percent Healthcare System (VABHS) rest of their lives. We can’t risk of exposure to brain dam- and Boston University (BU) continue to stick our heads in age,” said Dr. Bennet Omalu, School of Medicine found the sand.” author of the award-winning that among 211 football play- “This is only a time book on CTE, Concussion. ers who were diagnosed with out,” said Assemblymember “Once you know the risk CTE after death, those who McCarty (D – Sacramento). involved in something, what’s began tackle football before “A growing body of science the first thing you do? Protect age 12 developed cognitive, clearly states that young chil- children from it.” behavioral and mood prob- dren who suffer from frequent Non-contact youth foot- lems an average of 13 years concussive and sub-concus- ball has produced a number earlier than those who began sive tackle football related hits of NFL legends including tackle football after 12. The are more likely to suffer life- Jerry Rice, Walter Payton, study released today also impacting brain injury. I Jim Brown and Tom Brady. A concluded that of the 211 played organized football as a growing number of football football players who suffered child and I love the sport to legends, from Brett Favre to from CTE, symptoms of this day. But love for football Drew Brees, have expressed brain problems began devel- doesn’t mean that we should concerns about the long-term oping roughly 2.5 years earli- ignore science. I will continue health impacts on young chil- er for every one year earlier to reach out to public health dren who play tackle football. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-11 Ben Crump Takes on Saraland Case BY JENNIFER BIHM Crump and officials hard-earned money and corporate office and that Staff Writer from the NAACP legal allow you to treat our she was not trying to be defense fund didn’t offi- women like this.” difficult.” National Civil Rights cially call for a boycott of The incident began Cell phone footage attorney, Ben Crump, dur- the Waffle House, but did when Clemons asked for taken by Clemons’ friend ing a press conference on saytheywantedtolook plastic utensils, which are shows officers choking Wednesday, April 25, said into whether this incident reportedly free with Waffle Clemons and leaving her that a young African Amer- was indicative of a pattern House orders, and was told breast exposed. ican woman arrested at a at the eatery. They noted she would have to pay for The Saraland Police Waffle House in Saraland, that some African Ameri- them. Clemons asked to Department maintains that Alabama was “assaulted,” can patrons at a Waffle speak to management but race played no role in “choked” and “brutalized House in Oklahoma had police were called instead. Clemons’ arrest. However, by police.” Crump held the been asked to pay for food Employees said that Crump said he strongly conference to counteract ahead of it being prepared. Clemons, along with anoth- believes otherwise. the one given by the Sara- If proven to be a pattern, er woman and a man had “Women are disrespect- land Police Department on they said that Americans been drunk and disorderly ed so often,” Crump said. April 23, where facts about should question whether to and had been yelling at the CHRISTOPHER HARRESS/ AL.COM “And, these officers Chikesia Clemons’ mother and attorney Ben Crump during the incident were given and patronize such an establish- wait staff. assaulted her, threatened a press conference regarding the aggressive arrest of a it was concluded that the ment. But Crump said he black woman at a Waffle House. Crump said Clemons was her, choked her and actions of three Saraland “If you care about Black obtained sworn statements "assaulted," "choked," and "brutalized," by law enforce- exposed her with no evi- officers against 25-year-old women, you need to fill from two White witnesses ment. dence whatsoever. They Chikesia Clemons were their inbox and tell Waffle he said, who contradicted give young, White men justifiable. Not so, said House that this is unaccept- that story. Witness Mandy not serving her. The lady “I don’t remember what who are confirmed murder- Crump whose services able,” said Crump. “This all Sullivan said in her state- who was arrested got her the waitress originally said ers more respect and con- have been obtained by started because their wait- ment that the waitress told friend to go outside and to the lady who got arrested sideration than they did for Clemons’ mother, rather ress, who is their represen- “a lady in white that she was trying to de-escalate later, but she said some- this unarmed Black that Clemons was attacked tative, discriminated against needed to leave because the situation. There was no thing so rude, to make the woman. This is a beautiful immediately upon police these young, Black people. she was not serving her.” mention of alcohol being girl who got arrested upset. young sister, mother… if arrival, being slammed to We have to say that we will “The waitress told the brought into the restaurant The girl who got arrested we don’t stand up for this the ground and threatened take our business elsewhere lady in white that she need- nor any mention of a gun or stated in short that she just young sister, then shame on with bodily injury. and refuse to give you our ed to leave because she was any type of weapon.” wanted the number to the us all.” California Health Department Launches Anti Flavor Tobacco Campaign Officials want to educate parents on the dangers of flavored products and the ease at which kids can get them.

BY JENNIFER BIHM and radio across the state. adults and could lead to a order in less than 25 min- Staff Writer With the campaign, they are lifetime of nicotine addic- utes, with most completing hoping to halt a new crop of tion.” the order in seven minutes. California Department tobacco users in California In addition to e-ciga- But e-juice for example of Public Health (CDPH) who would more likely rette flavors, health experts causes arterial stiffness, officials on April 24, develop cost incurring dis- said they have noticed associated with an launched a campaign aimed eases like hypertension and more manipulative tactics increased risk of heart at educating parents on the cancer via a potentially from the tobacco industry attack and strokes in later harmful effects of flavored long term habit. aimed at kids. Tobacco life. And there are more tobacco products, including “Flavors disguise the products disguised as than 15,500 flavors of e- e-cigarettes, and the ease at harshness of tobacco and things like juice boxes, ice juice on the market so far, which kids can get them. make smoking seem harm- cream and candy can be Smith said during a recent The “Flavors Hook Kids” less, when we know it’s purchased online without teleconference. campaign is an effort, offi- not,” said CDPH Director age verification. A Journal Four out every five kids cials said, to combat the and State Public Health of American Medical Asso- who use tobacco have start- CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH Officer Dr. Karen Smith. ciation study found that ed with a flavored product, tobacco industry’s market- E juice comes in a juice box CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH ing strategies, which are “Innocent sounding e- more than 96 percent of Smith said. Most teens are packaged similarly to boxes This “ice cream” is actually meant to get kids addicted cigarette flavors like Cher- minors aged 15-16 were what are called “dual used in kids’ lunches a tobacco product to nicotine and will run on ry Crush and Cotton Candy able to find an Internet cig- users,” she said, meaning broadcast, digital video, are obviously not aimed at arette vendor and place an they use at least two types the significant risks of nico- gram which was estab- of tobacco products. More tine addiction and tobacco lished by the Tobacco Tax disturbing is a newer trend use,” said Smith, “which and Health Protection Act among e-cigarette devices can impact brain develop- of 1988. California’s com- NNPA ESSA Educator Spotlight: called “pod mods.” ment and cause asthma and prehensive approach has One device in particu- respiratory disease.” changed social norms lar, JUUL, looks like a “There’s simply no safe around tobacco-use and Dr. Tiffany G. Tyler flash drive, officials said. It level of tobacco consump- secondhand smoke. In is easily hidden from par- tion, and it is far too easy November 2016, Californi- BY LYNETTE MONROE Clark County and main- ents and teachers because for teens to get interested ans passed Proposition 56 Program Assistant, NNPA tains board memberships of its deceptive design. and hooked due to the which funds tobacco-use ESSA on a number of organiza- Each JUUL cartridge con- tobacco industry’s decep- prevention programs, a Public Awareness tions in the community. tains the same amount of tive tactics.” new state Oral Health Pro- Campaign The Every Student Suc- nicotine as an entire pack The California Depart- gram and research on ceeds Act, memorializes of traditional cigarettes. ment of Public Health tobacco-related illnesses Dr. Tiffany G. Tyler is integrated support services “We encourage parents launched the campaign via such as cancer and heart the president and CEO of as a successful practice and to talk to their kids about its Tobacco Control Pro- disease. Communities in Schools allows federal use of (CIS) Nevada. CIS creates resources to be leveraged to school-based strategies for provide more resources to improving the academic communities. For the first outcomes of students by time in federal education addressing their basic COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS policy, integrated support needs. This work centers Dr. Tiffany G. Tyler, the services are explicitly on helping school leaders president and CEO of Com- noted as an allowable inter- understand the needs of munities in Schools, strives vention for funding and to provide children with the their school populations noted as a strategy that dis- resources and support they apart from over-simplified need to not only graduate, tricts and states can employ ethnic and income cate- but to lead a successful life. or use to turn around under- gories. performing schools. ESSA As a former high school tion: to provide children recognizes that family and dropout, Dr. Tyler used the with the resources and sup- student support play a key motivation from the birth port they need to not only role in improving academic of her first son (she said she graduate, but to lead a suc- outcomes for students. didn’t want her son to cessful life. Communities Dr. Tyler encourages “have a dropout as a in Schools operates in educators to uphold princi- mom,”) to propel her to the South Nevada, encompass- ples like equity, social jus- highest levels of academia, ing 50 schools in the Las tice, and community that as an education psycholo- Vegas metropolitan area, transcend any one adminis- gist. While studying for her Marshall County, and Elko tration. Principles such as dissertation, she happened County. An impressive these are at the core of leg- upon a report detailing cir- 66,720 K-12 students bene- islation like ESSA. Fur- cumstances that contribute fit from the integrated serv- thermore, parent engage- to student dropouts, as well ices provided by CIS, yet ment is a crucial part in as preventative practices the need still outweighs ensuring student success. that retain enrollment. She access to resources. Parents should see uses her experiences as a Dr. Tyler believes in the themselves as partners. Par- former beneficiary of many power of the work, but also ents should show up and of the services she now in the power of action. In share their vision for their provides to inform her role order to really move the children; what they see as as chief advocate. needle on reducing dropout their child’s strengths and “Having the benefit of rates she believes we need how they would like to part- people, over the course of everyone at the table; not ner in assisting with their my return to school, who only to discuss the chal- challenges. Parents should not only encouraged me to lenges faced, but to also advocate for what they per- continue my education, but develop a course of action ceive are their needs. helped in many ways, I for moving forward. Dr. Dr. Tyler charges par- now have the opportunity Tyler is consistently look- ents to get informed about to pay it forward every ing to partner with stake- the policies that directly day,” Dr. Tyler said, speak- holders and other like- impact their household and ing of her daily motivation minded organizations to remain consistent in their to make a difference. bring more assets to engagement to ensure staff Dr. Tyler said that her schools. She serves as the accountability. primary responsibility is to co-chair of the Juvenile Learn more about the shepherd the vision and Justice Services Citizens Every Student Succeeds mission of the organiza- Advisory Committee in Act at www.nnpa.org/essa. THURSDAY,A-6 LOS MAY ANGELES 3, 2018 SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-12 9, 2014 Celebration of Life

Sr., to one of the following: Johnnie L. Cochran, Sr. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Attn: KC Miller After a long and fruitful Johnnie was born in Cas- full-time employment in 8700 Beverly Boule- life, Johnnie L. Cochran, piana, Louisiana to Hannah 1981, after serving as an vard, Suite 2416 Los An- Sr. passed away peacefully and Alonzo Cochran. In executive for the Golden geles, California 90048 at his Los Feliz area home 1937, he married Hattie State Mutual Life Insur- (323) 866-6748 on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Bass. Together they estab- ance Company. Memory of Johnnie L. He was 101 years of age. lished a home in Shreve- In his retirement, John- Cochran, Sr. - “Campaign He was preceded in port, Louisiana where their nie continued consulting for the Brain” - or online death by his wife of 54 first three children Johnnie, in insurance, real estate at: https://giving.cedars- years, Hattie Bass Co- Pearl and Martha Jean were sales, and estate planning. sinai.edu/brain-trust/ chran and sons Johnnie, born. Their youngest son His community services make-a-giftLoyola Law Jr. (2005), and RaLonzo RaLonzo, was born in Los included working with School Attn: Advancement (1998). Angeles. the Hattie B. Cochran Hu- Office 919 Albany Street He is survived by his In 1943, the family re- manitarian Services, Inc., Los Angeles, CA 90015 three daughters Pearl Baker located to California es- Second Baptist Church, the (213) 736-8153, (William), Martha Sherrard tablishing residence in San Central Avenue YMCA, “Johnnie L. Cochran,

(Fredric), daughter-in-law Francisco before settling in and the Boys Club. Johnnie L. Cochran, Sr. COURTESY PHOTO Jr. Family Scholarship” or Sylvia Dale Cochran, eight Los Angeles where John- Services are to be held the “Johnnie L. Cochran, grandchildren, ten great nie continued his illustri- on Saturday, May 5, 2018, enue, Los Angeles, CA family requests that dona- Jr. Chair in Civil Rights” grandchildren, and an ex- ous career in the insurance 11a.m. at Second Baptist 90011. tions be made in the mem- or online at: lls.edu/ tended family of many. industry. He retired from Church, 2412 Griffith - Av In lieu of flowers, ory the of Johnnie L. Cochran, give.

By SaBra Marie Author, Educator, Speaker compelled to sow seeds are also to thank for their Special to the Sentinel and Interventionist; Donald into her life, above and be- contribution! Kincey, Senior Vice Presi- yond what the organization Forgiving For Living, On Sunday, April 22, dent of California Commu- had already given. Even Inc. (FFL) was founded 2018, Forgiving For Living, nity Affairs and Corporate in the days that followed in 1999, with the mission Inc.(FFL) held its 11th An- Communications, Comerica the event, both individuals to help at-risk girls be- nual fundraising event, the Bank; and Erika Guinn, and corporations were still tween the ages of 13-18 PLUS Awards. The event Global Director, Education talking about how inspired overcome behavioral and was held at a new location and Training of NYX Cos- they were to give above mental health issues in ad- this year, the prestigious metics. Receiving this year’s and beyond their original dition to low self-esteem Four Seasons Hotel in Bev- President’s Award was hus- commitments. due to depression, abuse erly Hills. Veronica Miracle, band-wife duo, Clifton and It is in large part thanks and/or abandonment. FFL General Assignment Re- Stella Albright of Albright, to the generosity of cor- helps provide the neces- porter of ABC7 Eyewitness Yee & Schmit. porate sponsors and in- sary tools to live a healthy News, served as the emcee Forgiving For Living dividual supporters that life through an ambassador

and saxophonist J. Boykin works with disadvantaged COURTESY PHOTO the work of Forgiving For Program, workshops and provided lunchtime enter- young ladies in at-risk com- President Award Honorees Stella Albright Living can continue. This annual Conference, which tainment. This year also munities and each year, and Clifton Albright & Forgiving For Living year’s event was sponsored offers mentoring and life featured original poetry per- thanks to the generous sup- Founder Wendy Gladney by Comerica Bank, ABC7, skills. To date, they’ve formed by a young lady who port of sponsors and friends, US Bank, Sydney D. Hol- touched the lives of over is a survivor of the sex traf- several of the young ladies Sinclair Umeh, Marlenne tragedies. Through her land Foundation, Torrey 3,000 girls. ficking industry. are able to attend the event at Garcia, Stephanie Abar- tears, she spoke of her Pines Bank, NYX Cosmet- This year’s event featured no cost. The opportunity to ca, Jaira Murphy and Mia will to make a differ- ics, Lauren Walton, MD, For more information five distinguished Com- dress up and attend an event Glionna. Umeh shared ence and is currently be- the Los Angeles Sentinel, on the work of Forgiving munity honorees, including at a prestigious hotel in Bev- her personal testimony ing pursued by Cornell Suite Events, Splendid Af- For Living, or to contrib- Barbara Perkins, Life Coach, erly Hills is one they don’t of overcoming adversity and Berkeley, along with fairs & Sabra Marie Pho- ute as a volunteer or with a Author & Spiritual Practitio- see every day. This year, and her determination several other colleges tography. Everyone who donation, please visit www. ner; Jennifer Newmark, Ca- the non-profit organizationthrough various trials. and universities around donated their time, talent, ForgivingForLiving.org. tering Manager at the Four awarded scholarships to five Miss Umeh also the country. After shar- and auction items; or pur- Seasons; Dr Louise Stanger, college bound ladies: Marisa shared some of her life’s ing her story, many were chased a ticket, table or ad

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418 statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars The address of the court is 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires ($1,000)). CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY 111 North Hills, Los Angeles, in the residence address of at the end of five years from S/ Davonte Xavier White, CA 90012 a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed Owner for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers A copy of this Order to Show Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County This statement was filed Cause shall be published at Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los least once each week for four before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on April 16, 2018 The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County Invite Bids successive weeks prior to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with the date set for hearing on Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section For The Construction Of: the petition in the following must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name newspaper of general Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires circulation, printed in this The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from county: LA Sentinel does not of itself authorize in the residence address of the date on which it was filed Joint Administration Office Restroom Reconstruction Date: APR 10, 2018 the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new in the office of the County (Bid Opening June 5, 2018 - Estimate Edward B. Moreton, Jr. Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided Judge of the Superior Court in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section $900,000 - $1,900,000) 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/18 another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires CNS-3123620# or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the Professions Code). must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Original Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change HVAC; Electrical; Plumbing; Tile; Painting; Countertop; FOR CHANGE OF NAME 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/18 The filing of this statement in the residence address of Case No. TS021077 CNS-3127899# does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Door; Toilet Compartment and Accessories Superior Court of California, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name County of Los Angeles Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Petition of: Adriel Katrina FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective The Sanitation Districts encourage participation of Ross for Change of Name NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious TO ALL INTERESTED File No. 2018080620 minority, women, disadvantaged, disabled veterans, or common law (See Section Business Name Statement PERSONS: The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the and small business enterprises. Petitioner Adriel Katrina Ross (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. filed a petition with this court Waba Grill #10, 2209 E. Original The filing of this statement for a decree changing names Baseline Road, Suite 600, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/18 does not of itself authorize Plans and Specifications may be obtained as follows: Claremont, CA 91711, CNS-3126387# the use in this state of a at the Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter Adriel Katrina Ross to Adriel County of LA; Mailing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Katrina Ross Nganwuchu Address: 800 N. Haven in violation of the rights of 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 The Court orders that all Avenue, Suite 428, Ontario, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 persons interested in this CA 91764 NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section matter appear before this Articles of Incorporation or File No. 2018092132 14411 et seq., Business and Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” court at the hearing indicated Organization Number: AI The following person(s) is Professions Code). and click on “New Construction Projects” below to show cause, if any, #ON: C4085448 (are) doing business as: Original CNS-3125650# why the petition for change of Registered owner(s): Amrush, 2014 W 37th Place, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/18 name should not be granted. JBNK Restaurants Inc. 800 Los Angeles, CA 90018, CNS-3125349# Any person objecting to the N. Haven Avenue, Suite 428, County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL name changes described Ontario, CA 91764; CA Registered owner(s): CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY above must file a written This business is conducted Patricia A Williams, 2014 W FICTITIOUS BUSINESS objection that includes the by: a Corporation 37th Place, Los Angeles, CA NAME STATEMENT for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers reasons for the objection at The registrant commenced to 90018; CA File No. 2018092634 least two court days before transact business under the This business is conducted The following person(s) is the matter is scheduled to fictitious business name or by: an individual (are) doing business as: The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County Invite Bids be heard and must appear names listed above on N/A The registrant commenced Davonte Xavier White, 11701 For The Construction Of: at the hearing to show cause I declare that all information to transact business under S La Cienega Blvd, Los why the petition should not be in this statement is true and the fictitious business name Angeles, CA 90045, County granted. If no written objection correct. (A registrant who or names listed above on of LA; Mailing Address: 3921 is timely filed, the court may declares as true any material 12/2017 2nd Ave, Los Angeles, CA Joint Outfall “H” Unit 8M Relief Trunk Sewer grant the petition without a matter pursuant to Section I declare that all information 90008 Rehabilitation Between Manholes H1484 and H1485 hearing. 17913 of the Business and in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): Notice of Hearing: Professions code that the correct. (A registrant who Davonte Xavier White, 3921 (Bid Opening May 10, 2018 - Estimate Date: 5/22/18, Time: 8:30 am, registrant knows to be false declares as true any material 2nd Ave, Los Angeles, CA Dept.: A, Room: 902 is guilty of a misdemeanor matter pursuant to Section 90008 $400,000 - $700,000) The address of the court punishable by a fine not to 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted is 200 W. Compton Blvd., exceed one thousand dollars Professions code that the by: An Individual Compton, California 90220 ($1,000)). registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: A copy of this Order to Show S/ Navraaj Kang, Vice is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under Cured-In-Place (CIPP) Liner; Sewer Cleaning And Cause shall be published at President punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name least once each week for four JBNK Restaurants Inc. exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on Debris Removal; CCTV Inspection; Flow Bypass successive weeks prior to This statement was filed ($1,000)). 04/2018 the date set for hearing on with the County Clerk of Los S/ Patricia A Williams, Owner I declare that all information Pumping; Traffic Control the petition in the following Angeles on April 3, 2018 This statement was filed in this statement is true and newspaper of general NOTICE-In accordance with with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who The Sanitation Districts encourage participation of circulation, printed in this Subdivision (a) of Section Angeles on April 16, 2018 declares as true any material county: Sentinel Newspaper 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section \minority, women, disadvantaged, disabled veterans, Date: 4/9/18 Statement generally expires Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and and small business enterprises. Maurice A. Leiter at the end of five years from 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Judge of the Superior Court the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/18 in the office of the County at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor Plans and Specifications may be obtained CNS-3122085# Clerk, except, as provided the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to at the Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 17920, where it expires Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). 40 days after any change in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Davonte Xavier White, (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 in the facts set forth in the 17920, where it expires Owner Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” FICTITIOUS statement pursuant to Section 40 days after any change This statement was filed and click on “New Construction Projects” 17913 other than a change in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los CNS-3125668# BUSINESS in the residence address of statement pursuant to Section Angeles on April 16, 2018 a registered owner. A new 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with the criminal justice system be heard and must appear NAMES Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section relative to this case and is at the hearing to show cause Statement must be filed a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name CITY OF not available to public officers why the petition should not be before the expiration. Effective Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires or employees of the City, granted. If no written objection January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement must be filed at the end of five years from LOS ANGELES their families, persons in is timely filed, the court may FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed law enforcement or persons grant the petition without a NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County whose misconduct prompted hearing. File No. 2018090200 Affidavit of Identity form. Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided this reward. If you have any Notice of Hearing: The following person(s) is The filing of this statement must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section $50,000 REWARD NOTICE information regarding this Date: 5-30-18, Time: 1:30, (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires The City of Los Angeles case, please call the Los Dept.: C, Room: 312 Klean Workks LA, 1622 the use in this state of a The filing of this statement 40 days after any change offers a reward payable at the Angeles Police Department at The address of the court is West 49th St., Los Angeles, Fictitious Business Name does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the discretion of the City Council 1-877-LAWFULL, 24 hours. 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90062, County of LA in violation of the rights of the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section to one or more persons in C. F. No. 18-0010-s13 CA 90650 Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change the sum or sums up to an 5/3/18 A copy of this Order to Show Marvin G Smith, 1622 West or common law (See Section in violation of the rights of in the residence address of aggregate maximum total sum CNS-3126120# Cause shall be published at 49th St., Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new of $50,000 for information least once each week for four 90062 Professions Code). or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name leading to the identification successive weeks prior to Auleria S Eakins, 1622 West Original 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed and apprehension of the $50,000 REWARD NOTICE the date set for hearing on 49th St., Los Angeles, CA 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/18 The City of Los Angeles Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective person or persons responsible the petition in the following 90062 CNS-3127898# Amended filings January 1, 2014, the Fictitious for the DEATH OF DEREK offers a reward payable at the newspaper of general This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/18 discretion of the City Council Business Name Statement SCHAEFER, in the City of Los circulation, printed in this by: a General Partnership CNS-3125441# must be accompanied by the Angeles. On Monday, January to one or more persons in county: Los Angeles Sentinel The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the sum or sums up to an Affidavit of Identity form. 1, 2018, at approximately Date: Mar 26 2018 to transact business under NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement 12:35 a.m., 17-year old Derek aggregate maximum total sum Margaret M. Bernal the fictitious business name File No. 2018098828 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of $50,000 for information does not of itself authorize Schaefer was walking with a Judge of the Superior Court or names listed above on The following person(s) is NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a th leading to the identification friend east on 205 Street 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/18 02/2018 (are) doing business as: File No. 2018091691 Fictitious Business Name from Harvard Boulevard and apprehension of the CNS-3127849# I declare that all information Nail Care Unlimited, 315 W The following person(s) is person or persons responsible LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of in harbor Gateway when a in this statement is true and Queen St, Inglewood, CA (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, dark SUV possibly a 2001 for the DEATH OF KEYOND correct. (A registrant who 90301, County of LA Maverick Motor Sports, TYRONE BROWN, in the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE or common law (See Section to 2007 Toyota Highlander declares as true any material Registered owner(s): 11060 Artesia Blvd., Suite F, 14411 et seq., Business and approached them. An City of Los Angeles. On FOR CHANGE OF NAME matter pursuant to Section Ishimine Caldwell, 315 W Cerritos, CA 90703, County Saturday, January 12, 2017, Case No. BS172708 Professions Code). unknown person then exited 17913 of the Business and Queen St, Inglewood, CA of LA; Mailing Address: 3579 Refile the SUV and began firing at at approximately 1:10 p.m., Superior Court of California, Professions code that the 90301; CA E. Foothill Blvd., Suite 734, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/18 Mr. Schaefer and his friend, 40-year old Keyond Tryone County of Los Angeles registrant knows to be false This business is conducted Pasadena, CA 91107 CNS-3125331# fatally striking Mr. Schaefer. Brown was riding his bicycle Petition of: Louis Wayne is guilty of a misdemeanor by: An Individual Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The suspect vehicle then fled. eastbound in the 2500 block Johnson for Change of Name punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced to Proximum Group Inc, 11060 Detectives are continuing to of Hyde Park Boulevard in the TO ALL INTERESTED exceed one thousand dollars transact business under the Artesia Blvd., Suite F, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS investigate this crime, and City of Los Angeles when a PERSONS: ($1,000)). fictitious business name or Cerritos, CA 90703; CA NAME STATEMENT believe that a reward may dark colored-sedan traveling Petitioner Louis Wayne S/ Marvin G. Smith, Managing names listed above on N/A This business is conducted File No. 2018089039 compel members of the in the same direction pulled up Johnson filed a petition Member I declare that all information by: a Corporation The following person(s) is public to provide information alongside of him. An unknown with this court for a decree This statement was filed in this statement is true and The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: on the identity of the person suspect or suspects then changing names as follows: with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who transact business under the 1. Oasis Zone, 2. Deedaka, responsible for this crime. The opened fire on Mr. Brown, Louis Wayne Johnson to Angeles on April 12, 2018 declares as true any material fictitious business name or 4144 Hillcrest Drive, Unit person or persons responsible fatally wounding him. To date, Louis Wayne Powers NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section names listed above on N/A A, Los Angeles, CA 90008, for this crime represent an the detectives investigating The Court orders that all Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information County of LA; Mailing ongoing threat to the safety this crime have not been persons interested in this 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the in this statement is true and Address: 11236 Zamora Ave., of the people of Los Angeles. able to identify the suspect matter appear before this Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who Unit 620, Los Angeles, CA Unless withdrawn or paid by or suspects in this crime, and court at the hearing indicated at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material 90059 City Council action, this offer believe that a reward may below to show cause, if any, the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): of reward shall terminate compel members of the public why the petition for change of in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and Daniel Petty, 11236 Zamora on, and have no effect after, to provide information on name should not be granted. Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). Professions code that the Ave., Unit 620, Los Angeles, OCTOBER 27, 2018. the identity of the person or Any person objecting to the in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Ishimine Caldwell, Owner registrant knows to be false CA 90059 The provisions of payment persons responsible for this name changes described 17920, where it expires This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted and all other considerations crime. The person or persons above must file a written 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to by: an Individual shall be governed by Chapter responsible for this crime objection that includes the in the facts set forth in the Angeles on April 23, 2018 exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced 12 of Division 19 of the represent an ongoing threat to reasons for the objection at statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). to transact business under LAAC Code, as amended the safety of the people of Los least two court days before 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Jannie McKinney, President the fictitious business name by Ordinance Nos. 158157 Angeles. Unless withdrawn or the matter is scheduled to in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name Proximum Group Inc or names listed above on and 166666. This offer shall paid by City Council action, be heard and must appear a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires This statement was filed 04/2018 be given upon the condition this offer of reward shall at the hearing to show cause Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information that all claimants provide terminate on, and have no why the petition should not be Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Angeles on April 13, 2018 in this statement is true and continued cooperation within effect after, OCTOBER 27, granted. If no written objection before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who the criminal justice system 2018. is timely filed, the court may January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material relative to this case and is The provisions of payment grant the petition without a Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section not available to public officers and all other considerations hearing. must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and or employees of the City, shall be governed by Chapter Notice of Hearing: Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change at the end of five years from Professions code that the their families, persons in 12 of Division 19 of the Date: Jun 12, 2018, Time: The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false law enforcement or persons LAAC Code, as amended 10:30 a.m, Dept.: 44, Room: does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor whose misconduct prompted by Ordinance Nos. 158157 418 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to this reward. If you have any and 166666. This offer shall The address of the court is Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars information regarding this be given upon the condition 111 North Hill Street, Los in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). case, please call the Los that all claimants provide Angeles, CA 90012 another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change S/ Daniel Petty, Owner Angeles Police Department at continued cooperation within A copy of this Order to Show or common law (See Section Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed 1-877-LAWFULL, 24 hours. the criminal justice system Cause shall be published at 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los C. F. No. 18-0010-s14 relative to this case and is least once each week for four Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change Angeles on April 11, 2018 5/3/18 not available to public officers successive weeks prior to Original Business Name Statement in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with CNS-3126124# or employees of the City, the date set for hearing on 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/18 must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL their families, persons in the petition in the following CNS-3127904# Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name law enforcement or persons newspaper of general LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement Statement must be filed Statement generally expires $50,000 REWARD NOTICE whose misconduct prompted circulation, printed in this does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from The City of Los Angeles this reward. If you have any county: Los Angeles Sentinel FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed offers a reward payable at the information regarding this Date: April 19, 2018 NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement in the office of the County discretion of the City Council case, please call the Los Edward B. Moreton, Jr. File No. 2018096321 in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided to one or more persons in Angeles Police Department at Judge of the Superior Court The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section the sum or sums up to an 1-877-LAWFULL, 24 hours. 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/18 (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires aggregate maximum total sum C. F. No. 18-0010-s12 CNS-3125885# Urban Spinster, 2208 N. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change of $50,000 for information 5/3/18 Grape Ave., Compton, CA Professions Code). the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the leading to the identification CNS-3126112# 90222, County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Original Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section and apprehension of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Registered owner(s): 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/18 FOR CHANGE OF NAME in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change person or persons responsible Sadia Sanders, 2208 N. CNS-3126389# another under Federal, State, in the residence address of for the DEATH OF FREDDIE Case No. BS173175 Grape Ave., Compton, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Superior Court of California, or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new BRANDON, in the City of Los 90222 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Angeles. Sometime between County of Los Angeles This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CIVIL Petition of: L.G. Williams for Professions Code). Statement must be filed 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on by: an individual NAME STATEMENT Original before the expiration. Effective Friday, March 30, 2018, an Change of Name The registrant commenced File No. 2018098899 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/18 TO ALL INTERESTED January 1, 2014, the Fictitious unknown person or persons to transact business under The following person(s) is CNS-3125393# Business Name Statement entered the apartment of PERSONS: the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Petitioner L.G. Williams filed must be accompanied by the 78-year old Freddie Brandon or names listed above on Global Advisors, 3305 W Affidavit of Identity form. and strangled her to death. FOR CHANGE OF NAME a petition with this court for Case No. VS030868 10/2017 21st St #1, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement To date, the detectives a decree changing names as I declare that all information 90018, County of LA NAME STATEMENT Superior Court of California, follows: does not of itself authorize investigating this crime have in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): File No. 2018092636 the use in this state of a not been able to identify the County of Los Angeles L.G. Williams to Lawrence Petition of: Maria Martinez correct. (A registrant who Jene M. Rosado, 3305 W 21st The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name suspect or suspects in this Gene Williams declares as true any material St #1, Los Angeles, CA 90018 (are) doing business as: Laureano The Court orders that all in violation of the rights of crime, and believe that a matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted Davonte Xavier In Home another under Federal, State, monetary reward may compel for Change of Name persons interested in this TO ALL INTERESTED 17913 of the Business and by: an individual Care, 3921 2nd Ave., Leimert or common law (See Section members of the public to matter appear before this Professions code that the The registrant commenced to Park, CA 90008, County of LA PERSONS: court at the hearing indicated 14411 et seq., Business and provide information related registrant knows to be false transact business under the Registered owner(s): Professions Code). to her death. The person Petitioner Maria Martinez below to show cause, if any, Laureano filed a petition is guilty of a misdemeanor fictitious business name or Davonte Xavier White, 3921 Original or persons responsible why the petition for change of punishable by a fine not to names listed above on N/A 2nd Ave., Los Angeles, CA 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/18 for this crime represent an with this court for a decree name should not be granted. changing names as follows: exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information 90008 CNS-3125307# ongoing threat to the safety Any person objecting to the ($1,000)). in this statement is true and This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL of the people of Los Angeles. Valerie Arreguin to Valerie name changes described Marie Laureano S/ Sadia Sanders, Owner correct. (A registrant who by: an individual Unless withdrawn or paid by above must file a written This statement was filed declares as true any material The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS City Council action, this offer The Court orders that all objection that includes the persons interested in this with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section to transact business under NAME STATEMENT of reward shall terminate reasons for the objection at Angeles on April 19, 2018 17913 of the Business and the fictitious business name File No. 2018 097353 on, and have no effect after, matter appear before this least two court days before court at the hearing indicated NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the or names listed above on The following person(s) is OCTOBER 27, 2018. the matter is scheduled to Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 04/2018 (are) doing business as: The provisions of payment below to show cause, if any, be heard and must appear why the petition for change of 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information New Concept Group Home, and all other considerations at the hearing to show cause Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and 4240 W. 62nd St., Los shall be governed by Chapter name should not be granted. why the petition should not be Any person objecting to the at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who Angeles, CA 90043, County 12 of Division 19 of the granted. If no written objection the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). declares as true any material of LA; Mailing Address: 3731 LAAC Code, as amended name changes described is timely filed, the court may above must file a written in the office of the County S/ Jene M. Rosado, Owner matter pursuant to Section Stocker St. Ste. 208, Los by Ordinance Nos. 158157 grant the petition without a Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Angeles, CA 90008 and 166666. This offer shall objection that includes the hearing. reasons for the objection at in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the Articles of Incorporation or be given upon the condition Notice of Hearing: 17920, where it expires Angeles on April 23, 2018 registrant knows to be false Organization Number: AI that all claimants provide least two court days before Date: JUN 5, 2018, Time: the matter is scheduled to 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor #ON: 1854192 continued cooperation within 10:30 am, Dept.: 44, Room: in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s):

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Humanistic Foundation the use in this state of a in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under of LA; Mailing Address: 3476 Incorporated, 3731 Stocker Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name Olympiad Dr., View Park, CA St. Ste. 208, Los Angeles, CA in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on 90043-1123 90008; CA another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed at the end of five years from ($1,000)). 03/2018 Registered owner(s): This business is conducted or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed S/ Demaurius Strong, Partner I declare that all information Myrtisteen Allen, 3476 by: A Corporation 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County Infinite Agricultural Solutions in this statement is true and Olympiad Dr., View Park, CA The registrant commenced to Professions Code). Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided LLC correct. (A registrant who 90043-1123 transact business under the Original must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed declares as true any material Warren Allen, 3476 Olympiad fictitious business name or 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/18 Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section Dr., View Park, CA 90043- names listed above on N/A CNS-3122631# The filing of this statement 40 days after any change Angeles on March 29, 2018 17913 of the Business and 1123 I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the This business is conducted in this statement is true and the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false by: a Married Couple correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to transact business under the matter pursuant to Section File No. 2018087451 another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A Professions code that the (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed in the office of the County S/ Earnestine Hill, Owner I declare that all information registrant knows to be false Excellence Community Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed in this statement is true and is guilty of a misdemeanor Rehabilitation Program, Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who punishable by a fine not to 7137 Alvern St. Apt. 328, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/18 Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Angeles on March 29, 2018 declares as true any material exceed one thousand dollars Los Angeles, CA 90045, CNS-3122135# must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section ($1,000)). County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and S/ Sueretta Small, CFO Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Humanistic Foundation Octavia Askew, 7137 Alvern FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false Incorporated St. Apt. 328, Los Angeles, CA NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a in the residence address of at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor This statement was filed 90045; CA File No. 2018085685 Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to with the County Clerk of Los This business is conducted The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars Angeles on April 20, 2018 by: an individual (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant commenced to Love You Always, 1049 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Myrtisteen Allen, Wife Subdivision (a) of Section transact business under the Amorso Pl., Venice, CA 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires This statement was filed 17920, a Fictitious Name fictitious business name or 90291, County of LA Professions Code). Business Name Statement 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los Statement generally expires names listed above on N/A Registered owner(s): Original must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Angeles on March 28, 2018 at the end of five years from I declare that all information Anna Rachel Bindschadler, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/18 Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and 1049 Amorso Pl., Venice, CA CNS-3122089# The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who 90291 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material Brittany Allen, 1050 S. Flower the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section St., #623, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and 90015 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed 40 days after any change Professions code that the This business is conducted File No. 2018085966 another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false by: a General Partnership The following person(s) is or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to to transact business under Magg’s Hot Spot, 5857 Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name Ernest Ave., Los Angeles, Original Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). or names listed above on CA 90034, County of LA; 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/18 The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Fictitious Business Name S/ Octavia Askew, Owner 04/2018 Mailing Address: 815 N. La CNS-3120257# does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Statement must be filed This statement was filed I declare that all information Brea, Inglewood, CA 90302 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on April 10, 2018 correct. (A registrant who Maggie Conners, 5857 Ernest FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted File No. 2018084828 or common law (See Section Statement must be filed Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and by: an individual The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement Statement generally expires Professions code that the The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false to transact business under Oshan Construction, 1283 S Original Business Name Statement the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name Redonod Bl., Los Angeles, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/18 must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on CA 90019, County of LA CNS-3120242# Affidavit of Identity form. in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars 01/2018 Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). I declare that all information Oshan Dammika Fernando, does not of itself authorize or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires S/ Brittany Allen, Partner in this statement is true and 1283 S Redonod Bl., Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Angeles, CA 90019 NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material This business is conducted File No. 2018077026 in violation of the rights of Original statement pursuant to Section Angeles on April 9, 2018 matter pursuant to Section by: an Individual The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/18 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section CNS-3125165# in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the transact business under the Places & Spaces Moving 14411 et seq., Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or Company, 9623 S San Pedro Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A St., #4, Los Angeles, CA Original FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information 90003, County of LA 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/18 NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): CNS-3120216# File No. 2018095313 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Mary M. Hill, 9623 S. San LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The following person(s) is Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided S/ Maggie Conners declares as true any material Pedro St., #4, Los Angeles, (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section CA 90003 Gregory Dawayne Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted Crutchfield, Trust, 14509 The filing of this statement 40 days after any change Angeles on April 9, 2018 Professions code that the by: an Individual Cairn Avenue, Compton, CA does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced GOVERNMENT 90220, County of LA the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name Regina Lynn Banks-Moten, in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on Trustee of the Gregory another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from ($1,000)). 03/2018 LOS ANGELES COUNTY Dawayne Crutchfield Trust, or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed S/ Oshan Dammika Fernando, I declare that all information METROPOLITAN 14509 Cairn Avenue, 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed in the office of the County Owner in this statement is true and TRANSPORTATION Compton, CA 90220 Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who AUTHORITY (Metro) Stephane Denise Burton- Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Metro Set-Aside Crutchfield Trustee of the 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/18 Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Angeles on April 6, 2018 matter pursuant to Section Opportunity. This Gregory Dawayne Crutchfield CNS-3122148# must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and solicitation is open to Trust, 529 E. Cheriton Drive, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Certified Small Businesses Carson, CA 90746 The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Only. This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Metro will receive Proposals by: A Trust NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a in the residence address of at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to for Request for Proposals The registrant commenced File No. 2018088692 Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars (RFP) No. PS51863, to transact business under The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County ($1,000)). Disadvantaged and Small the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided S/ Mary M. Hill, Owner Business Enterprise or names listed above on Be There Live, 16126 S. or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Certification Services. 01/2011 Western Ave. Apt. 118, 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los Metro will establish a I declare that all information Gardena, CA 90247, County Professions Code). Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Angeles on March 29, 2018 certification bench to procure in this statement is true and of LA Original must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with the services of qualified correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/18 Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section and experienced firms to declares as true any material Wayne A. Johnson Sr. 16126 CNS-3122127# The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name provide support services in matter pursuant to Section S. Western Ave. Apt. 118, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Statement generally expires processing applications for 17913 of the Business and Gardena, CA 90247 the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from eligibility determinations for Professions code that the This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Disadvantaged Business registrant knows to be false by: an individual NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed in the office of the County Enterprise (DBE) certification is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced File No. 2018084339 another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided under the regulations at 49 punishable by a fine not to to transact business under The following person(s) is or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section CFR Part 26 and applications exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires for Small Business Enterprise ($1,000)). or names listed above on M.A.D.E. Enterprises, 667 Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change (SBE) certification under the S/ Regina L Banks-Moten, 04/2018 W 20th Street, Apt. 3, San Original Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Metro SBE Program to assist Trustee I declare that all information Pedro, CA 90731, County of 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/18 The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section in meeting critical deadlines Regina Lynn Banks-Moten in this statement is true and LA CNS-3122084# does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change and assist with compliance Trustee of the Gregory correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the residence address of services as detailed in the Dawayne Crutchfield Trust declares as true any material Derrick Young Smith, 667 Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Statement of Work on file This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section W 20th Street, Apt. 3, San FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name at the LACMTA Office of with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and Pedro, CA 90731 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Procurement, One Gateway Professions code that the This business is conducted File No. 2018084657 Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, Angeles on April 18, 2018 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective th NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false by: an individual The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 90012 (9 Floor). Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Business Name Statement All proposals must be 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to transact business under the Socal Since, 1100 W 61st Original must be accompanied by the received on or before 2:00 Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or Street, Los Angeles, CA 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/18 Affidavit of Identity form. p.m. Monday June 4, 2018 at the end of five years from ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A 90044, County of LA CNS-3120253# The filing of this statement at the address listed above. the date on which it was filed S/ Wayne A. Johnson Sr. I declare that all information Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize Proposals received later than in the office of the County Owner in this statement is true and Tonya K White, 1100 W 61st the use in this state of a the above date and time will Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Street, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name be rejected and returned to the in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material 90044 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of proposer unopened. A Pre- 17920, where it expires Angeles on April 11, 2018 matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted File No. 2018083601 another under Federal, State, Proposal conference will be 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and by: an individual The following person(s) is or common law (See Section held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and May 14, 2018 in the William 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false to transact business under (1) The Contrast, (2) The Mulholland Conference statement pursuant to Section Professions Code). th 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name Contrast LA, 444 Chestnut Original Room, 15 Floor located at in the residence address of at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on Ave. Ste. 17, Long Beach, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/18 the above address. a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars 04/2018 CA 90802, County of LA CNS-3120228# Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County ($1,000)). I declare that all information Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided S/ Derrick Young Smith, in this statement is true and Sydni Michael Davis, 444 Copies of the RFP will be before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner correct. (A registrant who Chestnut Ave. Ste. 17, Long FICTITIOUS BUSINESS available on May 4, 2018 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires This statement was filed declares as true any material Beach, CA 90802; CA NAME STATEMENT via the website at www. Business Name Statement 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section Michael Louis Lyles Jr. 444 File No. 2018082247 metro.net. You may also must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Angeles on April 6, 2018 17913 of the Business and Chestnut Ave. Ste. 17, Long The following person(s) is obtain a copy of the RFP by Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the Beach, CA 90802 (are) doing business as: calling the PROCUREMENT The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false This business is conducted Goddesscomplex, 1621 La RECEPTION DESK (9th does not of itself authorize in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor by: a married couple Fayette Rd, Los Angeles CA Floor) at (213) 922-1037, or the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced 90019, County of LA via Fax at (213) 922-1004. Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under Registered owner(s): 5/3/18 Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). the fictitious business name Haus of Dzire LLC, 1621 La CNS-3128249# in violation of the rights of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County S/ Tonya K White, Owner or names listed above on Fayette Rd, Los Angeles CA or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed 04/2018 90019; CA Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information This business is conducted by: LOS ANGELES COUNTY 14411 et seq., Business and METROPOLITAN Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Angeles on April 6, 2018 in this statement is true and a Limited Liability Company Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced TRANSPORTATION Original AUTHORITY (LACMTA) 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/18 The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material to transact business under CNS-3125163# does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name INVITATION FOR BID LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of at the end of five years from Professions code that the 04/2017 LACMTA will receive Bids/ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Proposals for C53142C1172 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and - Design-Build - Fire Alarm File No. 2018088794 or common law (See Section Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who System Replacement at The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material various Divisions and (are) doing business as: Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section facilities at the 9th Floor Maverick Auto Transport, Original Business Name Statement 40 days after any change S/ Sydni Michael Davis, Wife 17913 of the Business and Receptionist Desk, Vendor/ 11060 Artesia Blvd. Suite F, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/18 must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed Professions code that the Contract Management Cerritos, CA 90703, County CNS-3122140# Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false Department, One Gateway of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Angeles on April 5, 2018 is guilty of a misdemeanor Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to (9th Floor). Maverick Global Group, Inc., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars 11060 Artesia Blvd. Suite F, NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). All Bids must be submitted to Cerritos, CA 90703; CA File No. 2018081296 in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Statement generally expires S/ Za Leea Winton, President LACMTA, and be filed at the This business is conducted The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from Haus of Dzire LLC reception desk, 9th floor, V/ by: a Corporation (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed This statement was filed CM Department, on or before The registrant commenced to Fifth Element God Apparel, 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on transact business under the 727 W 53rd St., Los Angeles, Professions Code). must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on April 4, 2018 Thursday, June 7, 2018, at fictitious business name or CA 90037, County of LA Original Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with which time bids will be opened names listed above on N/A Articles of Incorporation or 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/18 The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section and publicly read. Bids I declare that all information Organization Number: AI CNS-3122122# does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name received after the above date in this statement is true and #ON: C3974778 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires and time may be rejected and correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from returned unopened. Each Bid declares as true any material Seeds Growing Families, 941 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed must be sealed and marked matter pursuant to Section S Vermont, St., #101/312, Los NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, in the residence address of in the office of the County Bid No. C53142C1172. A Pre- 17913 of the Business and Angeles, CA 90006; CA File No. 2018085978 or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Bid conference will be held on Professions code that the This business is conducted The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section 11-May-2018 09:00:00, at One registrant knows to be false by: a Corporation (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to (1) Maid To Be Beautiful, Original before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change CA 90012, Huntington: Room punishable by a fine not to transact business under the (2) MTBB Management, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/18 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 03-30A. exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or (3) Womanpreneur, 7633 CNS-3120277# Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). names listed above on n/a Griffith Ave., Highland, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change For a copy of the Bid S/ Rickey Meals, President I declare that all information CA 92346, County of San Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of specifications go to Maverick Global Group, Inc in this statement is true and Bernardino; Mailing Address: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new http://business.metro.net/ This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who 3651 S La Brea Ave 825, Los NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name VendorPortal/faces/home/ with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90016 File No. 2018076826 the use in this state of a Statement must be filed solicitations/openSolicitations Angeles on April 11, 2018 matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective or for further information email NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Angelina Coley, 7633 Griffith (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Laura Barrera at barreral@ Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Ave., Highland, CA 92346 1. Infinite AG, 2. IAG, another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement metro.net. 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false This business is conducted 12100 Wilshire Blvd., 8th or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 5/3/18 is guilty of a misdemeanor by: an individual Floor, Los Angeles, CA CNS-3127180# Statement generally expires 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced 90025, County of LA; Mailing Professions Code). The filing of this statement exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under Address: P.O Box 53307, the date on which it was filed Original does not of itself authorize Bidding Opportunity with in the office of the County ($1,000)). the fictitious business name Atlanta, GA 30355 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/18 the use in this state of a S/ Abasi Naeem Patton, CEO or names listed above on Registered owner(s): CNS-3120251# LACCD Clerk, except, as provided Fictitious Business Name For future bidding in Subdivision (b) of Section Seeds Growing Families 09/2015 Infinite Agricultural Solutions LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of This statement was filed I declare that all information LLC, 12100 Wilshire Blvd., opportunities please visit 17920, where it expires another under Federal, State, the Online Vendor Portal 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Angeles on April 3, 2018 correct. (A registrant who 90025; CA NAME STATEMENT which can be accessed by in the facts set forth in the 14411 et seq., Business and visiting the website www. statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material This business is conducted by: File No. 2018077019 Professions Code). Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section a Limited Liability Company The following person(s) is build-laccd.org under 17913 other than a change Amended (New) Filing “Contractors and Bidders” in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/18 Statement generally expires Professions code that the transact business under the Everyday Notary & CNS-3120221# then clicking the PlanetBids a registered owner. A new link. Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or Livescan, 9623 S. San LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A Pedro St., #4, Los Angeles NOTICE IS HEREBY Statement must be filed GIVEN that the Los Angeles before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information CA 90003, County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Community College District January 1, 2014, the Fictitious (“District”) invites A or B Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Earnestine Hill, 9623 S. San File No. 2018075395 17920, where it expires S/ Angelina Coley, Owner declares as true any material Pedro St., #4, Los Angeles The following person(s) is Licensed General Contractors must be accompanied by the to submit Statements of Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section CA 90003 (are) doing business as: in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted Love Returnes, 3720 Qualification (SOQ) for the The filing of this statement following procurement: does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Angeles on April 9, 2018 Professions code that the by: an Individual West Slauson Ave., Los 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced Angeles, CA 90043, County Request for Qualifications THURSDAY,A-6 LOS MAY ANGELES 3, 2018 SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYLASENTINEL.NET A-15 9, 2014

Advocacy mixed with celebration draws hundreds to stand up for workers’ rights

ment and Housing is the will provide a report with by a march to City Hall. state agency responsible findings and recommenda- The march was led as a for enforcing laws against tions to the Governor and demonstration for support workplace discrimination Legislature by the end of of enabling local authori- – with race and disability this year. If approved, it ties to enforce workplace representing 70 percent will become the first impor- discrimination laws. of claims, followed by tant step toward combatting “Sadly, Black workers claims of sexual harass- employment discrimination are two-and-a-half times ment. at the local government more likely to file - an em To help protect work- level. ployment discrimination ers on a local level, a Department of Fair complaint with the state civil rights advocacy Employment and Housing but have half a chance of campaign, led by the Los Director Kevin Kish, who seeing any remedy. We can Angeles Black Worker recently convened the advi- do better,” said Lola Small- Center, was launched last sory group directed by the wood Cuevas, Executive year to help provide pro- Governor stated, “In Cali- Director of the Los Angeles tection to workers in the fornia, we have the stron- Black Worker Center, who PHOTO CREDIT: PAULETTE THORNTON very cities where their gest anti-discrimination helped lead the rally. “In Black Workers March from Biddy Mason Park to the front steps of City Hall. discrimination happened. laws in the country. But we 2017, our members pressed In response to their call, know that the laws in the for a change in the law By Niele ANdersoN day to voice their support Los Angeles City Council- the Governor in October books are not always the to put more enforcement Contributing Writer of localizing enforcement member, Rusty Hicks, Presi- directed the formation of laws at the work site,” said boots on the ground in our of civil rights protections dent, Los Angeles County an advisory group – com- Kish. “So we’re proud to cities and create an admin- The Biddy Mason Park in the workplace. Federation of Labor and posed of key state repre- stand with Black Workers istrative process that brings (Mason, a former slave Speakers included Gil Kevin Kish, Director, Cali- sentatives, community United, SEIU and others the weight of city influence and pioneering philanthro- Cedillo, Los Angeles City fornia Department of Fair advocates and employers on the advisory committee with local employers to pist) served as the meeting Councilmember, Lola Employment and Housing. – to study the feasibil- to study local enforcement. bear.” ground for around 100 ad- Smallwood Cuevas, Ex- The rally highlighted ity of local governments And we’re excited to step For more informa- vocates representing work- ecutive Director, Los An- Governor Brown’s support enforcing California’s up enforcement of our laws tion about the Los Angeles er rights organizations. The geles Black Worker Center of prioritizing civil rights Fair Employment and at the local and state level Black Worker Center visit advocates joined together Anton Farmby, Vice Presi- enforcement on the local Housing Act laws in their to protect all workers from www.lablackworkercenter. for a Local Enforcement dent, SEIU-USWW, Mar- level. Currently, California’s boundaries. discrimination.” org or call 323-752-7287. Now! rally held last Tues- queece Harris-Dawson, Department of Fair Employ- The advisory group The rally was followed

By stAcy M. BrowN thoritative audit unit for the and the National Aeronautics NNPA Newswire Contribu- federal government. and Space Administration — tor Democratic D.C. Del- were singled out in the 2007 egate Eleanor Holmes Nor- report, the most recent audit A long-awaited report ton has been at the fore- available. that details what federal front of a multi-year effort “It’s important that news agencies spend on adver- pushing for a new report. outlets and media companies tising in African Ameri- CBC members and others owned or published by indi- can-owned newspapers is have since joined her call. viduals of color, with a pri- finally near completion, “The Black Press allows mary mission to serve com- according to officials in theus to reach people who munities of color, have the General Accounting Officeneed to hear the real story same opportunities as other (GAO). and the power of the Afri- media outlets—especially as The report comes as can American print press African Americans and His- the National Newspaper is validation and people panic Americans continue to Publishers Association appreciate the real story,” grow in number in the United FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA (NNPA), a trade organiza- said CBC Chairman Cedric States,” Norton said. “We NNPA President Benjamin Chavis speaks outside of the U.S. Capitol during a joint tion made up of more than Richmond (D-La.). “When believe that this request for press conference between NNPA and NAHP in March 2016. The press conference 200 Black-owned media you advertise in the Black a new report is particularly was attended by Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (far left). companies, that reach more Press, you get a sense of timely, because GAO will be than 20 million people each credibility.” conducting an audit of spend- the NAACP, the National will be the 2018 midterm report so that it’s apparent week, celebrates 191 years The federal govern- ing by federal agencies on Urban League, CBC, and elections.” which agencies are giving of the Black Press. ment serves as the largest public relations and advertis- the AME Church had part- It’s become apparent Black-owned newspapers It also comes ahead of advertiser in the country ing.” nered for an unprecedent- for those who tabulate a fair share in advertising critical midterm election and a 2007 GAO report on In a historic announce- ed voter registration drive. votes and for those who spending. season in which the NNPA advertising spending re- ment during NNPA’s Black Chavis called the drive analyze elections, that the Young acknowledged announced a historic voter vealed that just five percentPress Week in Washington, a coordinated effort to Black vote can be the de- that the report has taken registration drive that has of the $4.3 billion available D.C., NNPA President and combat hate and dissen- fining factor, said NNPA quite some time—Norton a goal of registering 5 mil- for advertising campaigns CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Cha- tion and to spread love and Chair Dorothy R. Leavell. and a host of U.S. Con- lion new, Black voters. went to minority-owned vis, Jr., said the organization unity. “The Black vote can gress and Senate members “We now have July as businesses. and several others, including “Come November, determine who wins and formally called for the au- the projected completion Five agencies—the De- Rainbow Push, National Ac- we’re going to have the who loses and it’s impor- dit in March 2016. and issuance time frame for partment of Defense, De- tion Network, the National largest Black voter turnout tant that people don’t take “Things can sometimes the report,” said Charles partment of the Treasury, Association for Equal Op- in American history. This the Black vote for grant- take longer than planned,” Young, the managing direc- the Department of Health portunity in Higher Educa- is a payback year,” Chavis ed,” Leavell said. Young said. “But [July] is tor of public affairs for the and Human Services, the tion, the National Associa- said. “The most important She said it was crucial the expectation.” GAO, which acts as the au- Department of the Interior, tion of Real Estate Brokers, election of our lifetime that the GAO issue a new

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(RFQ) from Contractors for Site and Utility Demolition (2) a subsequent Invitation CNS-3123210# summaries as below; A#117696. Thereafter, the District South Gate Educational will include additional site for Bid step (“IFB”) (i.e., LOS ANGELES SENTINEL TAI Southwest improvements- The project consists of, but will publish and issue an Center, South Gate structures with the exception lowest competitive bid). Upon A#03-117678 not limited to: correction of Invitation for Bids only to the Educational Center – Demo, of utilities that serve Building receipt and evaluation of the REQUEST FOR The project consists of, but selected transportation and Contractors who have pre- Construction Services. 2. Prepare site stabilization Statements of Qualifications PROPOSALS not limited to: correction of accessibility deficiencies for qualified. Only Pre-qualified Description of the Project: and best management (“SOQ’s”) submitted in Notice is given that proposals selected transportation and behavior science building Contractors are permitted to Building 1 Demolition (DTSC practice (BMP) strategies in response to this RFQ, the for Maintenance Program accessibility deficiencies at the Los Angeles Valley submit a bid (Public Contract involvement) compliance with local SWPP SOQ’s will be scored, for Nonadvertising Bus Stop for southwest part of the College Campus. Work Code section 20651.5). Award Abate all hazardous material requirements prior to start evaluated and the Pre- Amenities - North County Los Angeles Valley College includes interior barrier of a Construction Services (interior, exterior), TPH of construction. The entire Qualified Contractors for the (2018-PA001) will be received Campus and at the Stadium. removal, interior alterations Agreement for each project abatement, and demolish property site is approximately Project identified. Thereafter, by the County of L.A. Dept. Work includes interior and site barrier removal. will be made to the lowest cast-in-place concrete eighteen and one half (18.5) the District will publish and of Public Works, Cashier barrier removal at existing Project 2: Gymnasium responsive and responsible constructed warehouse acres inclusive of building 2. issue an Invitation for Bids Office, 900 S. Fremont buildings: (Foreign Language, Renovation bidder submitting the lowest building, originally built circa Construction Fencing only to the Contractors who Ave., Alhambra, CA 91803 Humanities, Engineering, The Project scope of work aggregate bid amount after 1920, partial lower level Rework and/or replace owner have pre-qualified. Only until 5:30 pm, Tuesday, Emergency Services Training, consists of interior renovations combining the individual (basement) and two above provided perimeter fence Pre-qualified Contractors May 22, 2018. A mandatory Math Science and Business of existing North Gym and bid amounts submitted for ground levels, approximately installed along the West are permitted to submit a Proposers’ Conference will Journalism & Restroom South Gym buildings. Work Projects 1 through 3. The 455,650 square feet. and South sides of the site. bid (Public Contract Code be held on Thursday, May Building Home Bleachers) includes but is not limited to: award of the Construction Building 2 (City of South Gate Provide new fencing along section 20651.5). Award of 10, 2018, at 2 p.m., at the and site barrier removal. interior room renovations, Services Agreements will be permit) the perimeter, as needed/ the Construction Services above address, Conference Site barrier removal shall new rooftop mechanical unit, made pursuant to, without Maintain and protect Building required, to contain the Agreement will be made to Room D. Estimated total include but not limited to new lighting, extension of limitation, the authority 2 during surrounding building site for security and safety. the lowest responsive and annual contract amount is modification of existing existing fire sprinkler and fire provided to the District under demolition and remediation Existing, new fence and responsible bidder. The award $250,000. An RFP may be concrete and asphalt alarm systems. Public Contract Code section efforts, including utilities. perimeter site lighting will be of the Construction Services obtained by accessing the walkways, stairs, ramps, Project 3: Weatherization 20651, and other applicable See “Pedestrian Bridge the sole responsibility of this Agreement will be made link at http://dpw.lacounty.gov/ handrails, guardrails, curb and Caulking Repairs of law(s). Demolition” for scope of work Contractor to maintain during pursuant to, without limitation, brcd/servicecontracts/ or at ramps, detectable warning, Existing Facade All Statement of Qualifications impacting this project. the construction activities. the authority provided to the the Cashier Office or will be crosswalk striping, parking The project consists of the (SOQ) must be received Building 3 Demolition (DTSC All fencing, inclusive of the District under Public Contract mailed to you upon request by striping and signage. removal and replacement of at the Jacobs – Program involvement) Construction fence shall be Code section 20651, and calling (626) 458-4050 or TDD TAI Northwest improvements- the existing selected areas of Management Office, 1055 Abate all hazardous material embedded into the ground. other applicable law(s). at (626) 282-7829. A#03-117679 exterior wall plaster, including Corporate Center Drive, (interior, exterior), TPH All fences (permanent & All Statement of Qualifications 5/3/18 The project consists of, but the horizontal drift joints and 5th Floor; Monterey Park, CNS-3122766# abatement, and demolish cast- construction) and perimeter (SOQ) must be received LOS ANGELES SENTINEL not limited to: correction of vertical expansion joints the California 91574 no later in-place concrete constructed sight lighting shall in place at the Jacobs – Program selected transportation and Allied Health and Sciences than: warehouse building, originally after completion of this project Management Office, 1055 Bidding Opportunity with accessibility deficiencies Center Administration & May 2, 2018 before 10:00 built circa 1920, basement and owned by the District. Corporate Center Drive, for northwest part of the Laboratory buildings. The AM Local Time. th LACCD level, four above ground North Site 5 Floor; Monterey Park, For future bidding Los Angeles Valley College three (3)-story Administrative The Applicant assumes full levels, approximately 366,370 Scope of work for the north California 91574 no later opportunities please visit Campus. Work includes and Laboratory buildings are and sole responsibility for square feet. This building side of the site is part of this than: the Online Vendor Portal barrier removal for interior type II fire rated structures. timely receipt of its SOQ and shares a common wall with package. May 8, 2018 before 10:00 which can be accessed by of existing buildings (Art Both structures are steel any other documents required Building 1. Offsite Improvement (City of AM Local Time. visiting the website www. and Music), and for the site framed with concrete floors to be submitted with the SOQ, Building 4 Demolition South Gate) The Applicant assumes full build-laccd.org under accessibility. poured over metal decks. by the District. The District Abate all hazardous Offsite improvements, and sole responsibility for “Contractors and Bidders” Site barrier removal work Refer to CO Architects bid will have no responsibility material (interior, exterior), permitted through the City timely receipt of its SOQ and then clicking the PlanetBids shall include but not limited documents (plans and for SOQ’s not submitted in a and demolish cast-in- of South Gate, include any other documents required link. to modification of existing specifications) for details. timely manner, no matter the place concrete constructed surrounding sidewalks, to be submitted with the SOQ, NOTICE IS HEREBY concrete and asphalt How the Procurement reason. warehouse building, originally driveway approaches, Utility by the District. The District GIVEN that the Los Angeles walkways, stairs, ramps, Process for these Three (3) RFQ Documents, including built circa 1930, two levels, work provided; implementation will have no responsibility Community College District handrails, guardrails, curb Projects will take place: instructions to Applicants, will approximately 220,550 of all Supplemental EIR for SOQ’s not submitted in a (“District”) invites B Licensed ramps, detectable warning, This procurement process be available to Applicants on square feet. Mitigation Measures: traffic timely manner, no matter the General Contractors to submit crosswalk striping, parking will take place in two steps: and after April 13, 2018, at Pedestrian Bridge Demolition lane striping on Firestone reason. Statements of Qualification striping and signage. (1) the instant Request for the Online Vendor Portal. Abate hazardous material, Blvd and Santa Fe Avenue, RFQ Documents, including (SOQ) for the following TAI North & South Gym Qualifications step (i.e., The Online Vendor Portal demolish and provide installation of a traffic signal instructions to Applicants, will procurement: improvements- A#03-117680 a project specific pre- can be accessed by visiting remediation of enclosed and new driveways on Santa be available to Applicants on Request for Qualifications The project consists of, but qualification) (“RFQ”); and the website www.build-laccd. pedestrian bridge from Fe Avenue and Firestone and after April 17, 2018, at (RFQ) from Contractors not limited to: correction of (2) a subsequent Invitation org under “Contractors and southeast of Building 1 to the Blvd. the Online Vendor Portal. for the Los Angeles Valley selected transportation and for Bid step (“IFB”) (i.e., Bidders” then clicking the northwest corner of Building How the Procurement The Online Vendor Portal College, Accessibility accessibility deficiencies lowest competitive bid). PlanetBids link. 2, West Wing Second Level; Process for this Project will can be accessed by visiting and Gym Complex CIP, for stadium area of the Los Upon receipt and evaluation All questions shall be directed demolish building 2 stairwell. take place: the website www.build-laccd. Construction Services. Angeles Valley College of the Statements of to the Online Vendor Portal. Construct a new building 2 This procurement process org under “Contractors and Project 1: Transportation Campus. Work includes Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) 4/26, 5/3/18 exit stairwell, exit door and will take place in two steps: Bidders” then clicking the interior barrier removal at submitted in response to CNS-3122258# and Accessibility LOS ANGELES SENTINEL required building work (at exit (1) the instant Request for PlanetBids link. Improvements (TAI) existing north gym and south this RFQ, the SOQ’s will be stair and surrounds) per the Qualifications step (i.e., All questions shall be directed The Project scope of work gym buildings and site barrier scored, evaluated and the provided drawings. a project specific pre- to the Online Vendor Portal. consists of (4) DSA application removal. Pre-Qualified Contractors Site and Site Utility Demolition qualification) (“RFQ”); and 4/26, 5/3/18 TAI Behavior Science- for these Projects identified. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B-1 Watt Companies and West Angeles CDC host community workshop BY DARRALYNN HUTSON from LA Metro. The heat of lots of hands that were raised the neighborhood. Cookie Contributing Writer the conversation, during the asking specifically about the Anderson, a Crenshaw resi- community Q&A, came “affordable housing,” associ- dent for more that 25+ LA Metro and their part- from one particular young ated with the development expressed her concerns by ners, Watt Companies and woman who represented space. When Stephanie tried saying “I live on a street West Angeles Community Watt Companies and how she to discuss all of the other where a house was sold, on Development Corporation chose to handle the develop- developments, which includ- an average, for $800,000 (CDC) lead a spirited yet ment of the spaces surrounded a large open space com- and the income brackets are tough ‘community workshop’ ing the new Metro rail. Her munity area, a planned fresh going up. Who will be able that turned into a town hall name is Jamarah Hayner, grocery store and of course to afford that in 5 years? meeting with a group of CEO of JKH Consulting and opportunities for jobs, there Who’s going to be living diverse leaders and residents on this night she took the was little engagement until here in five years?” on Thursday at the West brunt of the grievances from the question of “affordable Under state law, new Angeles Church Crystal the Crenshaw community. housing,” came up again. “If PHOTO BY DARRALYNN HUTSON developments paid and room. As a part of its commu- There were lots of unan- PHOTO BY DARRALYNN HUTSON this project doesn’t provide Leading the dialogue was voted on by tax payers dol- nity mandates set by city and swered questions or unre- Damien Goodman, Execu- housing at the affordable rate Jamarah Hayner, CEO of lars must include certain pre- state development laws, this solved problems and Hayner tive Director of Crenshaw of this community, then this JKH Consulting who was visions that make sure local dialogue is a part of a series of listened intently to each ques- Subway Coalition, holding project will attempt to dis- hiredtoworkwithLA communities and residents dialogues that are continuing tion, even inviting each per- the microphone speaking to place this community,” Metro and Watt Compa- are engaged in the develop- to take place throughout the son posing the question to an audience of concerned voiced Damien Goodman, nies on the new Metro ment process. As a part of residents of the Crenshaw development on Crenshaw course of the LAX/EXPO rail talk to her later one-on-one. Executive Director of Cren- their deal, LA Metro community at the LA Metro and Expo. line, planned for a summer As the CEO of JKH Consult- LAX/EXPO rail line ‘Commu- shaw Subway Coalition and LAX/EXPO development 2019 opening. ing, this is Hayner’s expert- nity Workshop’ held at West Chief Strategist for Citizen’s by the Little Tokyo Service must hire 35 percent of the Upon entering the work- ise. In the short time since Angeles Church. Campaign to Fix the Expo Center, the curators of a work force used in the devel- shop, participants were asked opening her firm in 2016, she Rail Line. “And on public Budokan community center opment from the communi- to walk around the room and has acquired a slew of clients before the Crenshaw Line— land at that; where there have in Little Tokyo that's under ty, especially in the area of vote on which engagement including serving as the which will eventually link the been other Metro projects are construction. In the proposal, construction. A portion of they’d most like to see creat- spokesperson for the Palladi- Expo Line to LAX—is 100 percent affordable, that’s the new development would housing must be categorized ed in the new Metro ‘open um Residences mixed-use scheduled to begin service in completely unacceptable. We hold 160 affordable residen- as affordable housing. space’ and community areas. development in Hollywood October of 2019. played this game before and tial units that would be avail- Affordable housing is based Options on displayed easels and developers like Trammell “Throughout this process it’s not acceptable.” able to people making 30 to on the reduced costs of hous- included renderings of com- Crow Company and the (Crenshaw/LAX new rail Last month, a proposed 60 percent of the area medi- ing a family and dependent munity gardens, work-share Santa Monica Chamber of line development), we’ve development entitled the an income. Half of the units on the amount of income spaces, retails stores and even Commerce. It’s her job to be had all types of conversa- Vermont/Santa Monica Joint would be reserved for ten- earnedbysaidfamily.The gym facilities. At around 7 in constant communication tions. Sometimes there’s five Development Project, was ants with special needs. state of California sets the p.m., after the crowd of about with the community through- people in the room and other publicized that could bring a Others supported him rent rates for the affordable 200+ community leaders set- out the process of a develop- times there’s hundreds. This 100 percent affordable when questioning why some housing apartments, mean- tled into their seats facing the ment of this magnitude and is the second public forum development to the land on communities had 15 percent ing, apartment would be podium, Carolyn Patton, what it means for the neigh- and we’re just in the middle the southwest corner of the while others had 100 percent affordable to families mak- Housing Director at West borhoods involved. Metro of the whole process. We still intersection of Santa Monica affordable housing, causing ing 60 percent or less Angeles CDC opened the anticipates the overhauled have a long way to go.” and Vermont Avenue, right residents to question if they ($16,000 or less) of the program, which started with a Blue Line will fully re-open When she asked the audi- over the station. The project are the ones benefiting or median income in LA Coun- powerpoint presentation in September 2019, shortly ence for questions, there were was created and presented those not, living currently in ty around $40,000 a year. City Atty. Feuer hosts panel on school safety BY DARRALYNN HUTSON dist Church on W. Adams, ward. The first presenter good to know the thoughts Contributing Writer City Attorney Feuer, hosted was Robert Hernandez who out there but at the same a blue-ribbon panel of poli- opened his presentation by time, it feels like a bunch of Parents and Administra- cy-makers, law enforcement asking the audience to theatrics. Students deserve tors had a different agenda and educators sitting at a close their eyes and envi- better,” says Kahlilid Al- when it came to public dis- long table before an audi- sion life as a child of Los Alim, parent member and cussions. Parents and city ence of about 100 attendees. Angeles; underprivileged organizer of Crenshaw/ residents expected to be “Keeping our kids safe surrounded by violence and Park Mesa Heights. able to address their person- and secure should be our unable to know the differ- “Schools [and] Los al issues of disparity and top priority,” Feuer said. ence. “There definitely Angeles students deserve, a over-policing. City Attor- “Our blue-ribbon panel has needs to be more of an grassroots coalition of stu- ney Feuer, however, had been traveling across the PHOTO COURTESY ROB WILCOX emphasis on Emotional dents, parents and teachers another effort in mind by city to hear from students, City Attorney Mike Feuer hosted a Blue Ribbon Panel on intelligence and increased working for justice in and hand picking experts to parents, teachers, adminis- School safety over the weekend at Holman United emotional intelligence,” beyond schools. I have two Methodist Church on W. Adams. individually highlight and trators and experts, taking a believes Hernandez. If any kids in LAUSD, one in ele- present topics including comprehensive look at brought to Salvador Castro land, Florida. has social and moral sup- mentary school and the mental health resources, LAUSD's school safety Middle School by a 12- In an unorthodox fash- port around them, they’ll other in middle school. In anti-bullying initiatives, efforts and examining ways year-old girl accidentally ion, the panel, led by Feuer, feel like they can succeed.” February and in March, my restorative justice pro- to further enhance safety discharged inside a class- allowed specifically-tapped But the audience just daughter has been pulled grams, and the effects of on campuses and in sur- room at the Westlake dis- presenters to give full and sat and listened, only given out her of class for random children’s exposure to vio- rounding neighborhoods.” trict campus, injuring two at times lengthy comments a chance to ask questions searches. These searches lence. The panel was formed by students, and the Feb. 14 on their specific field of after over an hour of pre- aren’t random. They’re not On Sunday afternoon at Feuer in response to a Feb. shooting that killed 17 peo- expertise, receiving ques- sentations and dialogue talking about the elephant the Holman United Metho- 1 incident in which a gun ple at a high school in Park- tions from the panel after- from the presenters. “It’s in the room.” L.A. County Poised to Develop Vermont Manchester Project SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE property on the east side of tion, transportation, and the the 8400 and 8500 blocks of development of affordable Now that a judge has South Vermont Avenue from housing and community approved its use of eminent owner Eli Sasson, who had centers,” Supervisor Ridley- domain, Los Angeles County left it largely undeveloped Thomas said. “With this is poised on May 7, to take for 26 years. The two blocks project, we are taking an out- possession of a four-acre have been subject to more of-the-box approach to get- property at the corner of Ver- than 35 notices of building ting all of that done at the mont and Manchester that has code violations over that corner of Vermont and Man- COURTESY PHOTO been blighted since the 1992 period. chester.” Rendering of Proposed Vermont Manchester Project, courtesy of Killefer Flammang Civil Unrest, and to embark In his ruling on April 26, US Rep. Karen Bass Architects. on the process of developing LA Superior Court Judge said, “I am grateful and one of the largest tracts of Daniel Murphy wrote, “The relieved to hear today’s rul- tice has been resolved!” industry is sorely in need of “This neighborhood has vacant land in South LA. Court finds that (the Coun- ing. Over and over, residents With the court upholding well-trained workers. Al- been held hostage to lip serv- The County plans to ty’s) needs override any have heard lofty promises the County’s right to take most 40 percent of Metro ice and empty promises,” build affordable housing and hardship suffered by (Sas- about all kinds of redevelop- immediate possession of the employees will be eligible said Robert Rubin of the retail, as well a Metropolitan son).” He added, “(Sasson) ment, resources, jobs and property, the Supervisor will for retirement over the next Vermont Village Economic Transportation Authority will not lose rents and (Sas- housing on this site. Now, begin working with commu- two and a half years, and Development Corporation. (Metro) transit plaza, son has) sat idly on the proj- revitalization is finally on nity residents on the various Measure M has generated “We have literally waited preparatory boarding acade- ect without development for the way.” elements of the project. funds to support 778,000 decades for this site to my and training center on the years.” “South LA has waited One of its most innova- new jobs over the next 40 receive the investment, site. Renderings for the proj- LA County Supervisor for a fresh start on Vermont/ tive components is a state- years. “We have projects, improvements and develop- ect were released in Febru- Mark Ridley-Thomas hailed Manchester for 26 years,” of-the-art vocational and col- we have jobs and we have ment it deserves.” ary. It is currently finalizing the court’s ruling, saying it added LA City Council lege preparatory boarding funding — but not nearly “We are grateful that the the solicitation process to paves the way for the pro- Member Marqueece Harris- academy that will allow stu- enough skilled workers,” County has taken steps to operate the academy in part- posed project to enter the Dawson. “Over the course of dents from the County’s said Metro CEO Phillip end the dilapidation of this nership with Metro. On development and implemen- almost three decades, resi- child welfare and juvenile Washington. “This new prominent location in our April 30, bids will be solicit- tation stages. dents endured crime, blight, justice systems, as well as workforce education model community, so that we can ed from affordable housing “Local governments violence, and neglect – all youth from surrounding represents a shift in how have much needed and long- and retail developers that have an absolute obligation while waiting for empty communities, to graduate Metro plans to prepare the overdue public amenities,” want to be part of the project. to think imaginatively about promises and false starts to with the skills needed for next generation of workers.” added Pastor Anthony L. The County sued in our most pressing issues – produce something real. careers in transportation. Community members Williams of the 88th Street December to condemn the job creation, quality educa- Today, a longstanding injus- The local transportation also celebrated the news. Temple Church. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 www.lasentinel.net B-2

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett the miracles God has performed in the life of my ministry Lord with a shout of triumph. Religion Editor and humbled that God chose to use me. What are doing now and what are your future goals? What is your name and what is your ministry? What is a most memorable moment in your ministry? I am focusing my personal ministry on support for I am the Rev. Hermia Shegog-Whitlock, ordained After moving us from the Univer- an intergenerational liturgical dance ministry to be fully Itinerant Deacon in the African Methodist Episcopal sity of California Irvine campus to integrated into the worship service. Given that the AME (AME) Church; serving in ministry as associate minis- own and retire the mortgage on a denomination requires my spouse to retire no later than ter and employed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for 13,000-square-foot facility in just 2025, my goals for the future are to find ways to share Christ Our Redeemer AME Church (COR) and its affili- five short years, God placed us in the teachings gleaned from our church growth and man- ated non-profit, COR Community Development Corpo- a position to use that facility as agement experiences with other ministry teams in “re- ration. our down payment on a facility wirement.” twice the size. How long have you been in this ministry? It was a challenging summer What impact is your ministry having on the commu- Before entering the five-year formal ministerial as we worked through a double nity? training in the AME Church in 2008, I served with my escrow and the purchase/sale COR Church has become a “community changer” spouse, the Rev. Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., upon his assign- agreements. And, of course, as in Orange County, demonstrating that the AME Church ment to COR in 1998. In addition to being the first lady, we moved forward, the enemy connects Christians of different races and ethnic I was also the music administrator, Women’s Missionary got busy trying to divide us backgrounds to worship together and work in president, and liturgical dancer. I was appointed COO against ourselves. ministry together. in 2009. Through it all, the contributions How can others get involved in your ministry? What role has God played in your ministry? of a few committed Our ministry is open to all who accept Only God could have taken the faltering ministry that Christians, the dedi- Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior. COR COR Church was in 1998 and allowed an inexperienced cation of our church Church is located at 45 Tesla, Irvine CA pastor and a handful of faithful members to flourish and officers, and a deliv- 92618. Our telephone number is (949) 955- grow in Orange County to embrace a multi-cultural, erance service to ban- 0014. We can be reached corchurch.org and beyond-the-walls, social justice ministry striving to ish the spirit of division proved successful. In November on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at Christ Our Re- create “The Beloved Community.” I remain amazed at 2015, we dedicated our facility at 45 Tesla in Irvine to the deemer AME Church.

sentinel news serviCe said Bishop Martin, who will also deliver a special Love, Peace and Hap- sermon. piness Family Christian The Mother’s Day ser- Fellowship Church plans vices will be held at 8 a.m., a Mother’s Day salute on at the Compton campus Sunday, May 13, at their located at 400 S. Santa three campuses. Fe Ave. The Los Angeles According to Bishop worship will take place at Leon and Dr. Jacqueline 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Martin, pastor and first 4951 S. Figueroa St. Ser- lady, the salute will in- vices at the Downey cam-

clude flowers and gifts to COURTESY PHOTO pus are set for 9 a.m. and all mothers in attendance Bishop Leon Martin 11:15 a.m. at 11022 Old CAZZIE BURNS and special recognition to River School Road. Holman UMC Pastor Kelvin Sauls, left, with Holman members attending the Spirit of the oldest mother and the “We cordially invite the Bishop Martin added, Healing Awards Gala on April 29 in downtown Los Angeles. mother with the most chil- public to join us in the cele- “If you love good gospel dren present. bration to honor mothers,” {See MOTHER’S DAY C-2}

Los Angeles Christian Health ized or homeless. Ministries at the General Centers honors Holman UMC In addition to Sauls, Board of Global Ministries pastor and three others Councilmember José Hui- in New York, NY; and di- zar, 14th District; Mike rector for Congregational sentinel news serviCe Alvidrez, CEO Skid Row Transformation at the Gen- Housing Trust; and Daniel eral Board of Discipleship The Los Angeles Chris- K. Kimura, M.D., Sight in Nashville, TN. tian Health Centers held Optometrics were recog- He provided pastoral its 2018 Spirit of Healing nized for ensuring that leadership at Downs UMC Gala on April 28, at the people who are often over- in Oakland, CA; Jones historic Millennium Bilt- looked are given opportu- UMC in San Francisco, more Hotel. The honorees nities to thrive. CA; and Charles Wesley included the Rev. Kelvin “This year’s Spirit of UMC in Abingdon, VA. Sauls, pastor of Holman Healing honorees are self- While completing gradu- United Methodist Church less in their efforts to help ate studies, Sauls served in Los Angeles and widely people reach their full po- as associate director of the recognized spiritual, com- tential. As leaders in politi- Wesley Community Center munity and social justice cal, faith and medical and in Dayton, OH; and on the leader. homeless services they are Campus Ministry Staff at The Spirit of Healing, dedicated to enriching the the University of Dayton. which attracted close to lives of others, particularly The Los Angeles Chris- 300 people, was an eve- the most vulnerable, and tian Health Centers, found- ning of inspiration, mu- we are proud to confer this ed in 1995, is a non-profit sic and fundraising. This award upon them, ” said Federally Qualified Health legacy event honors people Lisa Abdishoo, M.D., and Center that provides low- from throughout Southern LACHC CEO. cost and no-cost health care California who have a sig- Gospel male vocalist, services throughout Skid nificant positive impact on Brian Courtney Wilson, Row, Boyle Heights and the care and advocacy for was the special musical South L.A.. Funds raised people who are marginal- guest for the Spirit of Heal- from the Spirit of Healing ing. The Holman Gospel Awards event will be used Jazz Band also performed. to show God’s love by Sauls was born and providing comprehensive raised in Johannesburg, medical care, mental health South Africa. In his 16 care, dental services, social years of ordained ministry, services, and optometry to he has served both local people who are experienc- churches and general agen- ing homelessness, living in cies in the UMC. public housing or shelters. Prior to his appoint- In the past three years, ment to Holman, he served homelessness in L.A. as executive director for County has increased by New Ministries in the Cal 16 percent with nearly 10 Pac Conference, assis- percent living on Skid Row

CAZZIE BURNS tant general secretary for area, which illustrates the Pastor Sauls displays his Congregational Develop- urgent need for health care Spirit of Healing award. ment and Racial Ethnic services. B-3 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018

and the legendary Clara the Word of Life Christian Mother’s Day Ward Singers.” Bookstores and on Event- {Continued from C-1} The concert will be held brite. The Mary M. Kidd Women’s music, we will present at 3:30 p.m., at the Los An- Missionary Society of Brookins- a special ‘Mother’s Day geles church. Tickets are To learn more, call Kirkland Community AME Gospel Extravaganza’ fea- available at Love, Peace (562) 806-9890 or visit lph- Church observed their Annual turing Madeline Thompson and Happiness Church, family.org. Day service on April 29 with Elder Aquyla Walker (2nd from right) of Greater Zion Church Family as the guest preacher. CALL 2 W ORSHIP! From left are Steward Board #1 Pro Tem Greg Robinson, Pastor by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor Mary S. Minor, and WMS CORA J. FOSSETT/LA SENTINEL President Audrey Fletcher. Church and community news throughout Greater Los Angeles

Rev. ‘Gil’ Fears Salute takes place on May 4, at 7 p.m., at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, 5300 South Denker “The First Community Church of Los Angeles”(Non-Denomination) Founded 1915 Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. DeNon A. Porter is the host pastor. Fears hosts “Edna Tatum’s Is now accepting “Resumes” for the position of Pastor. Gospel Classics” on KPFK 90.7 FM. Performers include the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church Qualifications: Choirs, the Los Angeles Chapter – GMWA, the Los Angeles Contemporary Adults, Kenneth • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Theology from 4-year accredited Seminary or University Glover, Henry Jackson, Lady Rose Neal and Maran Elizabeth Pittman. To learn more, call • Licensed and Ordained Minister of the Gospel Quaford Coleman at (323) 846-1950. Submit Cover Letters and Resumes: People’s Independent Church of Christ, Attn: Pulpit Committee 5856 Cynthia Perry Ray Foundation West Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043 COURTESY PHOTO sponsors “Brothers Talk Too Men’s Conference” on May 5, at 10 a.m., at Charles Drew Deadline: June 30, 2018 Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Sr. University’s Keck Auditorium, 1731 E. 120th St., in Los Angeles, Dr. Kathye Jenkins, CPR founder. Participants include County Supv. Mark Ridley-Thomas, Dr. Noel Brathwaite, Dr. Ron Brathwaite, Dr. James Jenkins, Ray Hodges, Dr. William King and Dr. Rick Kettles. For details, call (310) 567-4231.

Gamechangers hosts the seminar, “Elegant Sisters – What Happened?” on May 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Living Gospel Church, 6601 Compton Ave., in Los Angeles, said Evangelist Georgia Horton, CEO. Participants include Minister Patricia Owens, Pastor Valerie Frazier, Dr. Ann Hill, Dr. Holly Carter, Evangelist Carolyn Johnson, First Lady Bernadette Oliver and soloist Terah Lawyer. For information, call (323) 884-3799.

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a special Mother’s Day Prayer Service on May 12, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905.

Park Hills Community Church, Reformed Church in America Gethsemane Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church celebrates their 31st Annual Women’s Day on May 20, at 11 a.m., at 5247 Overdale Dr., in (GCLMBC), located in South Los Angeles, with a Los Angeles, said Pastor Lawrence K. Dove. The theme is “Women of God, Believing in the congregation of 150, is seeking a compassionate Pastor with Power of Prayer and Praise,” based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. The Reverend Dr. Arnetha the heart of a shepherd who will be responsible for providing E. Bell-Inge, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Compton, will be the guest preacher. spiritual and administrative leadership, and has experience For details, call (323) 294-1421. as either an associate Minister or Pastor. No Relocation Package. More information can be found at the following website: https://www.pastor4thepressgethsemane.org/ Email [email protected] and tell us about your church!

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CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 www.lasentinel.net C-1 LAFC Charmed by the City of Angels in Inaugural Home Match BY ALAN BRAXTON everyone was excited and sion, and with a swift kick, Staff Writer enjoyed it.” the ball zoomed straight to The Black and Gold Seattle’s goalkeeper Stefan LAFC’s home opener were prepped for a fero- Frei, who nine times out of was everything it was cious Sounders team, still ten, makes a routine save. hoped to be, that is to say it licking their wounds from However, on this occasion, went absolutely how no one the loss suffered at the LAFC was charmed by its would have expected it to hands of LAFC in their guardian angels (“Los go. The game was a com- home opener a few weeks Angeles,” if you will), as plete sell out, as all 22,000 ago. For the majority of the Frei committed a gaffe he seats were filled with eager match however, neither will be replaying in his fans awaiting the launch of LAFC nor the Sounders head for weeks to come. their team. could figure one another The stadium erupted in a The evening seemed out, as they traded blow for deafening, jubilant tone. picture-perfect, with a kick- blow without scoring near- LAFC finally had its story- off temperature of 70 ly the entire match. It book beginning, one that degrees, and the game was looked as if the game was could not have been script- destined for the history destined for a stalemate, ed with more serendipity by books regardless of what AP PHOTO/RINGO H.W. CHIU and LAFC was going to neither Hollywood elite nor would play out on the field. Los Angeles FC defender Laurent Ciman (23) of Belgium, celebrates with his teammate have to accept a draw and a best-selling author. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and Joao Moutinho (44) of Portugal, and Walker Zimmerman (25) after defeating Seattle one point result for their “I’ve been lucky Councilmember Curren Sounders at extra time in the second half of an MLS soccer game at Banc of California historic home opener. enough to be in a lot of Price opened the match Stadium in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 29, 2018. The Los Angeles FC won 1-0. However, fortune seemed amazing places around the with the ceremonial coin to be smiling on LAFC as world but the feeling inside toss. Comedian and team Olly made the inaugural barely audible, but soon players themselves ac- the moment rose to the that stadium today was co-owner Will Ferrell, who home flight, quickly be- engrossed the entire crowd knowledged the choppy occasion in fantastic man- incredible,” voiced LAFC was absent at the ribbon coming a fan favorite as she in a wave of sound as the pace of play, largely due in ner. coach Bob Bradley. “You cutting ceremony last week, glided around the stadium entire stadium began to part to Seattle’s strategy in In the 93rd minute, get in all kinds of games, was on hand, (or more awing the crowd. Soon intermittently chime in with quelling the play of LAFC LAFC won a free kick 35 but it’s nice to not inaugu- accurately), had a falcon in after, two navy paratroopers their voices, creating a star Carlos Vela, the talis- yards out from goal. The rate this incredible new sta- hand to start the opening caressed the wind in their hauntingly beautiful mo- man and creative outlet of club’s Belgian captain Lau- dium and the fans with a 0- day festivities. One falcon chutes, as they floated ment within the backdrop the team. rent Ciman, who had 0 [scoreline], so maybe will be chosen for a down onto the pitch with of a seemingly divided “Yeah, I think all the recently scored from a sim- someone was looking down pregame flight at center grace and purpose. nation. Then, the match people were waiting for ilar spot in their last game, on us.” pitch as a match day ritual, Then came the singing commenced with the blow this moment, I think it was positioned to take the kick. It was the final play of the falcons will take flight of the national anthem, lead of the referee’s whistle. a great, great day,” said The stadium was all but the game, and what a and hunt a lure of the match uniquely this time by The game itself was Vela. “Of course maybe the silent, all bets were off as moment of magic to com- opponent’s crest, as LAFC’s flagship supporter hard fought, yet nothing in game was not the most nothing is promised in the memorate LAFC’s inclu- explained on the LAFC group the “3252.” The the action was particularly ‘divertido’ [fun] to watch game of football. The refer- sion in Los Angeles sports website. This falcon, named national hymn started out note-worthy, as even the but in the end we win, so ees whistle blew for proces- lore. Student Athlete of the Week: Alexis Tucker BY AMANDA SCURLOCK won the CIF State Champi- honors American Modern tion. She has been a mem- Sports Writer onship 70-54 against SHCP. Literature. ber of Cal Sparks Gold, the “In the locker room “When my grades are organization’s top team, The road to a state before the game, we dis- put in, I’ll have a 4.4,” she since the ninth grade. championship can only be cussed a game plan of said. “My expectations, I “I started playing travel traveled by the elite. This going out and just being keep them high for myself, ball when I was in the road is all too familiar to aggressive from the jump,” I’m not just a basketball eighth grade,” Tucker said. junior guard Alexis Tucker Tucker said. “My thing was player, I’m also a student.” “I started on the eighth- of the Serra Cavaliers girls’ just to be aggressive mind- Tucker aims to keep her grade team after a while basketball team. She aver- ed,justtoplaymygame GPA at a 4.3 or higher all got moved into the second aged 16.9 points and 13.2 and to not overthink any- while being a productive top team and I played my rebounds this season to thing.” athlete. eighth-grade year.” help Serra become ranked Tucker noted how she “Balancing school Advice Tucker has for fifth in California and 15th works on being aggressive work and basketball, it has younger athletes is to be a in the nation. minded while competing. its challenges sometimes,” student and to give a con-

In Serra’s battle against “You can have the she said. “What’s important AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL sistent and energetic effort Sacred Heart Cathedral physical aspect, but you got for me is time management Junior guard Alexis Tucker became a member of the All when competing. Preparatory in the division to have the mental part as for schoolwork and prepa- CIF-Southern Section Open Division Team. “If you’re having trou- I State Championship well,” she said. ration and then for basket- ble in your classes, ask for (SHCP), Tucker earned 19 While taking care of ball, I would say practice.” helped me with basketball ing with girls when I went help because you don’t points, 11 rebounds, and both sides of the ball, Tuck- Tucker began playing since I was little and I grew to middle school.” want to be ineligible,” she three steals. er works hard in the class- basketball at a young age, up around basketball,” she Along with playing said. “Be able to play, ask She noted how the Cav- room to maintain a 4.1 her family garnered her said. “In the beginning, I basketball for Serra, Tucker any questions and if you aliers kept a mindset of win- GPA. She is currently tak- passion for the sport. grew up playing with boys, is a member of the Cal need to go over a play, ask ning during the game, they ing honors Algebra 2 and “My dad, he’s always I had to transition [to] play- Sparks travel ball organiza- questions for that.” King/Drew Athletics Receives Financial Donation BY AMANDA SCURLOCK The organization found Sports Writer out that King/Drew had financial restraints in their The NFL Alliance gave athletic department. back to the community by “They’re superior in donating over $4,000 to the their academics, but their athletic department at athletics were suffering King/Drew Medical Magnet because they don’t have High School. The Alliance, money to travel, they don’t co-created by Kevin Harris, have a field to play on,” Har- is made up of fan groups for ris said. “The softball team certain teams in the NFL. won a championship, they PHOTO BY NAIMAH CHANEY SHAMSID-DEEN Harris is also the president of didn’t have enough money The King/Drew softball team became Division II CIF City Section Champions in 2017. a Dallas Cowboys fan club to even purchase rings to called the Star Studded give them proper acknowl- King/Drew also did not for the boys’ basketball team the only way that we could donated money to the Cancer Cowboys Connection. edgement.” have the funds to get rings who won the division II City have got together.” Society and fundraised for Section Championship in During Unity Weekend, prostate cancer. The Alliance March. the NFLAlliance sold t-shirts was established in 2014 and “To be a champion and to raise money. All the profit has done philanthropic not be recognized by your made on the shirts and the events on its own. school, that doesn’t sit well money raised at Super Bowl In their five years of with me,” Harris said. went to King/Drew. They existence, the Star Studded In order to raise the also had a picnic the day after Cowboys Connection has money, the NFL Alliance the bowling event. clothed and fed the home- hosted a bowling event The NFL Alliance con- less and created a partner- called ‘Super Bowl.’ This sists of fan clubs for the ship with the Children’s year marked its fourth year of Cowboys, the Philadelphia Way Foster Care Agency. the Super Bowl competition. Eagles, the Oakland Raiders Every year, the Cowboys The bowling event was held and the New York Giants. Connection hosts a toy during Unity Weekend, a “Football has always drive for the children of the time when the fan groups been the equalizer,” Harris agency and fed families come together to support one said. “I feel a need for us to during Thanksgiving. PHOTOBYNAIMAHCHANEYSHAMSID-DEEN another. come together as Black peo- “We’re always in the The King/Drew boys basketball team and principal Reggie Brookins pose with NFL “Everybody likes to ple.” community helping out,” Alliance’s donation check. bowl,” Harris said. “That’s The NFL Alliance has Harris said. “Always.” C-2 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 HBCUs Look for Young Talent George’s summer decision at Second Annual Combine BY AMANDA SCURLOCK looms large for Thunder Sports Writer BY CLIFF BRUNT contributor. Hundreds of high school AP Sports Writer Anthony was Oklahoma and junior college football City’s No. 3 scorer this sea- players flocked to Lynwood Paul George said all the son, averaging 16.2 points High School to display their right things when asked if per game. His playing time talents to HBCU football he'd consider staying with dwindled in the playoffs and coaches at the second annu- the Oklahoma City Thunder he wasn’t happy. In Game 5, al HBCU Combine and 7- instead of leaving in free the Thunder rallied from on-7 showcase. agency this summer. most of their 25-point deficit Over 30 coaches from “They honestly check the against Utah with Anthony junior colleges, Division I, boxes where I needed those on the bench. In Game 6,

II, and NAIA programs AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL boxes to be checked from backup Jerami Grant actually attended the event. Lincoln NFL legend Greg Bell speaks to the participants. what a player wants and Paul George got more court time than University, Elizabeth State needs out of a front office, Anthony. and Virginia State Universi- line coach Johnathan Carr ford traveled from San Fran- out of a medical group, out of before making a decision. Donovan said he won’t ty were some of the many was searching for flexible, cisco to the combine. In the teammates, out of a coaching “It will definitely be the need to mend fences with HBCUs represented. Na- coachable linemen with 2017 season, he gathered staff,” George said Saturday, opportunity on knowing, you Anthony. tional College Resources explosion and lateral move- 1,484 total rushing yards a day after the Thunder lost know, team, personnel, and “I think there was a lot Foundation founder Dr. ment. and ran in 31 touchdowns. their first-round playoff ultimately like what team made of Game 5, him wanting Theresa Price created the “We’re looking more so “[My] family comes series to Utah 4-2. “I mean, will be assembled,” he said. to be out there, and I respect event. for offensive linemen, from an HBCU back- honestly, I can’t say it any “That’s the only thing that it that, and I said that about his Olympic Gold medalist defensive linemen, that’s ground,” Ashford said. more than that. They checked will come down to.” competitiveness. But I think Ron Brown and former what we need down at “This event is important for the boxes on what needs to George believes the team going forward, Carmelo has Rams running back Greg Clark Atlanta right now,” me so I could get recognized be checked.” has something on which to been a total pro, and he’s been Bell, spoke with the young he said. “It’s some great by different college coaches George’s decision will build. The Thunder started a total team guy.” athletes and gave them talent and good numbers and show my talent.” largely determine if a rare off 8-12 but went 40-22 the Anthony will be 34 advice on football and being out here.” Delaware State football gamble by general manager rest of the way to earn the before next season starts, but a student athlete. Athletes participated in head coach Rod Milstead Sam Presti pays off. The No. 4 seed in the Western he still feels he can play at a “We had NFL greats [out 40-second dash drills, one- graduated from the univer- Thunder bucked their ten- Conference. Westbrook aver- high level. He became more here today], Super Bowl on-one drills, linemen and sity to play in the NFL. His dencies and went for big aged a triple-double for the of a catch-and-shoot scorer winners here,” Price said. other skill drills. If a player prosperous career included splashes before this season, second straight year and this season instead of the iso- “I’m excited that we can impressed one or more being a teammate of Jerry trading for George and Steven Adams evolved into lation specialist he had been. bring an event here where coaches, they were invited Rice and winning the 1994 Carmelo Anthony to join one of the league’s best cen- He said he prefers to play his students can get another back the next day for the 7- Super Bowl. Russell Westbrook in hopes ters. old way and said he has no opportunity to get recruited on-7 showcase. “It gives the HBCUs of rejoining the NBA's elite. But the team never fully interest in coming off the to play the sport that they “I want to show them the opportunity to show- It didn’t work – or at recovered after defensive bench. Though he is due $28 love.” that I’m both strong, fast, I case who we are and to let least, it hasn’t yet. Now, the stopper Andre Roberson was million next season, he Lynwood Unified School got a drive, I play with my the West Coast understand Thunder and their fans are in knocked out for the season seemed unsure of his future. District partnered with the hair on fire and I can come that there is an option com- an eerily familiar position. with a ruptured left patellar “It’s something I really NCRF, Lynwood High in and make an immediate ing out of high school,” Kevin Durant had good tendon. have to think about, if I real- School principal Carlos impact,” said L.A. Harbor Milstead said. things to say about Oklaho- Westbrook said that was ly want to be this type of Zaragoza sees the event as a College player Ricky Pow- Coaches stressed how ma City in 2016, but he left hard to overcome. player, finish out my career “motivating factor” for ell. playing for an HBCU for Golden State. Now, “I’ve always been very, as this type of player, know- underclassmen at his school. Parents of players could exposes students to a more George has a $21 million very big on Andre,” West- ing that I have so much left in “We get an opportunity watch the combine from the extensive look on Black player option for next season. brook said. “He’s one of my the tank and I bring so much to highlight our students,” bleachers and Not Your history. If he declines, he will favorite players, just because to the game of basketball,” he said. “We understand that Mama’s Chicken was a food “It lets us know that become a free agent. the things he brings to the he said. “And how long I athletics is a way that many vendor for attendees they’re traveling,” said It would be a huge loss game. I know a lot of people want to continue to do this, I of our students connect to throughout the weekend. Antelope Valley college for the Thunder. George, a 6- across the world, even you think that’s also a thought school.” Woodside Priory run- quarterback Armani Edden foot-9 forward, was an All- guys (media) doubted Andre processaswell.” Clark Atlanta offensive ning back Keyshawn Ash- about the HBCUs. “They Star who averaged 21.9 many, many times about his In the end, for all West- don’t just look at schools points and 5.7 rebounds this shooting and all that stuff. brook’s electrifying plays and kids in their area.” season and was among the But to me, man, the type of and the two major moves, The HBCU Combine league leaders in steals. guy he is, the things he brings the Thunder will have three also helped students George’s camp showed to the game is a huge, huge playoff wins in the past two improve their gameplay. interest in the Los Angeles impact on our team and what years and haven’t advanced West L.A. freshmen Chris- Lakers last year before the he brings to the table.” past the first round since tian Cooley learned that he Thunder made the deal with Compounding the pres- Durant left. must better his speed. the Indiana Pacers to get him; sure on the Thunder to keep “Our biggest challenge “I learned that I just Los Angeles is near his George is the fact that the [is] to try to figure out in this need to have more intensity hometown. George said players they traded to get him offseason, is our consisten- when I’m doing one-ongoing home would be entic- – Victor Oladipo and cy,” Donovan said. “That has one’s,” Cooley said. “I see ing, but that wouldn’t be the Domantas Sabonis – have been a problem. That's going

AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL that coaches like intensity, determining factor. He said been so good for Indiana. to be obviously my major Prospects who caught the eye of coaches were invited so I’m [going to] step that he’d talk to Presti, Westbrook Oladipo had an All-Star sea- focus. I think it needs to be back for 7-on-7 showcase. us as well.” and coach Billy Donovan son and Sabonis is a solid our team’s major focus.” ‘Immaturity’: So much for the Wizards’ great expectations BY HOWARD FENDRICH Suns, or the Nets and Bulls – “Just kind of not respecting reserve unit. AP Sports Writer a lack of consistency, for some of the opponents that “I guess the one thing example, or an inability to we went against.” about the Wizards (is) you For a team that entered close out opponents – were Asked why that hap- never know who you’re the season thinking it was the same sort of problems pened, forward Markieff going to expect today,” cen- ready to win 50 games and that failed the Wizards in Morris said: “Sometimes it ter Marcin Gortat said. “You reach the Eastern Confer- their first-round exit as the felt like it was immaturity. might get a team that's going ence finals, John Wall's No. 8 seed in the Eastern ... Not coming in and doing to lose to the worst team in

Washington Wizards sure Conference. our job.” the league – or can beat the AP PHOTO/DANNY MOLOSHOK did lose a lot of games “We had some great The issue might have best team in the league.” Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, second from against teams that didn’t moments. Then we showed been as much a detriment as Shooting guard Bradley right, is congratulated by teammates guard John Wall, even make the playoffs. bad moments,” Wall said missing Wall for 41 regular- Beal, who joined Wall as an second from left, and forward Kelly Oubre Jr., right, after And everything revealed Saturday, the day after a 102- season games because of All-Star for the first time, he was fouled by Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Ran- by those defeats against the 92 loss in Game 6 against the health problems – they agreed with others that the dle, not pictured, as Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr., left, likes of the Hawks and No. 1 seed Toronto Raptors were 23-18 with him, 20-21 Wizards had a problem tak- looks on, during the second half of an NBA basketball Magic, or the Mavericks and ended Washington’s season. without – or a mediocre ing for granted games game, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Wiz- ards won 119-108. against foes with losing records. know about the Wizards as Beal says he’s not interested. Wall and Beal – the two their offseason begins: “They have trusted us, to leading scorers – are both There was a lot of specu- build around us,” Beal said. playing under long-term, lation about whether there “I’m not really a fan of maximum-money con- was shaky locker room change and starting over tracts, as is third option chemistry, and while reserve again. Hopefully (owner Ted Otto Porter Jr. Mike Scott and Gortat were Leonsis and team president And coach Scott Brooks eager to dismiss that notion, Ernie Grunfeld) won’t give has three years left on his others weren’t so clear that it me the boot – or give either deal. was a non-factor. of us the boot.” So the assumption is that “I feel like we might not With two back-to-the- this will be the core moving have identified the real basket and screen-setting cen- forward. Wall said it’s clear issues,” backup center Ian ters in Gortat and Mahinmi, that Washington needs some Mahinmi said. “Unless we the Wizards could try to figure new parts, more than once can honestly and genuinely out a way to make a change to describing what’s lacking talk and find solution, we that part of the roster. are players “that really want (are) going to continue the “We don’t really have an to be here.” trend that’s going right athletic big. I mean, Ian is Now the question be- now.” older. (Gortat) is older,” Wall comes whether that trio of Said Wall: “When things said. “They’re not athletic players and their coach can are going well, everybody’s guys, but they do the little finally take a step forward happy, everybody wants to things that permit their game next year. Wall and Beal be here. But when things get to help as much as possible.” have yet to get past the sec- rough, that’s when you real- Brooks would love his ond round of the playoffs. ly figure out who’s your big men to shoot threes, but “Going into the season,” brother.” Gortat flatly ruled out trying Brooks said, “we definitely Beal carried the club to work on that aspect of his had some high expecta- while Wall was out and game. tions.” played in all 82 games for “I hate small ball,” Gortat They weren’t met. the first time. As for chatter said. “Small ball basketball Here are other things to about breaking up the duo, in this league is just trash.” THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 www.lasentinel.net D-1

By Brittany K. JacKSon important to know who Ellis affirmed. Contributing Writer you are as an individual The group says that they to work in a team environ- hope their legacy simply En Vogue is the leg- ment. “When you’re in a consists of the music they endary singing group that group, you have to under- have shared with the world catapulted to success in the stand that you’re individu- and the messages that have 1990s with hits that gave als, everybody is brining resonated with those who every woman astronomical something different to the love their music. “We were confidence and made every table but it’s those differ- a girl group who came and man feel worthy of loving ences that make the whole did what we wanted to do, a classy, yet sultry and sexy of the group work,” Ellis and we hope that we’ve left woman. declared. Ellis also says it’s a mark in a positive way as Today, the group is re- critical to learn to the busi- female musicians, as Af- living this nostalgia after ness of music. rican American women,” more than 30 years, return- We also asked what ad- Herron stated. ing to the music scene at vice the ladies could give Check out En Vogue’s full force. to women of this genera- latest music video for their Now consisting of two tion about being a woman hit-single “Rocket” direct- original members, Cindy of substance and virtue. ed by Damien Sandoval

Herron and Terry Ellis, ENVOGUEMUSIC.COM En Vogue said that it firstalong with the exclusive along with Rhona Bennett The ladies of the legendary music group En Vogue, from left,Rhona Bennett, Cindy begins with being in touch footage from the interview who joined the group in Herron and Terry Ellis, are back and better than ever with new sounds and more to with the core of who you by visiting lasentinel.net. 2003, the trio has hit the give to fans all over the world. are. “I think it starts with Also be sure to support ground running, releasing loving yourself, self love En Vogue’s latest album, their latest album, “Electric relevant messages into our for good, it mainly thrives gotten a lot of reward from and honor and setting “Electric Café,” featuring Café,” this year. music, messages that other off “controversy or con- helping other have their boundaries for yourself. collaborations with Ra- Recently, the Sentinel people can relate to. flict.” breakthroughs. It’s good You have to give that to phael Saadiq, Ne-Yo and conducted an exclusive “For us to have been “We’ve always been heart work,” Bennett de- yourself because if you En Vogue’s staple music interview with the ladies gone for so many years apprehensive because of clared. don’t, you don’t know how producers Denzil Foster to discuss their evolution and been welcomed back that because you can’t al- As for Ellis, well she’s to give it to other people,” and Thomas McElroy. and to reflect on their- his the way we have been with ways control your narra- really in to paper and tory as the girl group who open arms and well re- tive. It’s a very touchy area mixed media art. Herron, paved the way for groups ceived at radio, it means a and unless we could know on the other hand, prides like TLC, SWV, Destiny’s lot to us,” she continued. 100 percent that we can herself on helping others Child, and countless oth- Ellis says the main dif- control that narrative, we with their nutrition and full ers. ference she’s noticed is think it’s best to sort of stay body detox regimens. We all know how much the power of social media, away from that,” Herron Bennett says the prima- the music industry has the digital space and how added. ry way to remain centered changed since En Vogue’s much it drives their mar- In terms of untapped is to develop a daily “rou- chart-topping success, so keting, sales and music gifts and the ladies lifestyle tine for success.” we asked the ladies about promotions. “Definitely theoutside of music, Bennett “We are creatures of how they’ve managed to recording process is differ- says she works as a per- habit, so if we get caught evolve in the music game. ent, from analog to digital, sonal power life coach. “I in a pattern, you could be “This evolution is dif- everything is digital now,” have an affinity to study the caught in a pattern of nega- ferent for us because we’ve Ellis said. human condition and figure tivity, you’ve got to scram- been out of the market in As a result of En out what they may call a ble the pattern,” she said. terms of having new mu- Vogue’s rise to success, ‘life hack,’” she said. “How you start your day sic for so many years, for group changes and pres- Bennett, the youngest has a lot to do with how about 14 years,” Herron ence in the limelight, member of the trio, says your day continues. All of stated. they’ve received several she thrives on solving is- us have some type of rou- “The music reflects our requests to tap into the sues of the mind, the spirit tine in the morning,” Ben- nett said. ENVOGUEMUSIC.COM evolution, where we’ve daunting world of reality and the heart of people who En Vogue flourish in yellow ensembles on the set of their As for what it takes to been. We like to bring our television. Herron says that may be struggling. music video, “Rocket,” from their latest album “Electric maintain substance as a life experiences into our while reality TV can some- “That’s something I’m Café”. music; we like to bring times be used as a platform passionate about and I’ve group, the ladies say it’s

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Special to the Sentinel Beverly notes, “Our honesty comes through. We don’t The band’s star began to rise in the mid-1970s when compromise on being honest with our music and being Marvin Gaye caught their show in the San Francisco/Oak- Maze featuring Frankie Beverly has established a trust honest with our approach to our music. We are honest land area. He took them on the road as his opening act and fund with music lovers worldwide. with our fans and I hate to use that word ‘fans’, because urged them to change their name from Raw Soul. Original Fans know when they attend a Maze concert they will they are more than that to us. They are our family. They member Roame came up with the name Maze and the rest, be treated to an evening of honest, raw soul music. And believe in us night after night year after year. And you as they say, is musical history. that’s how it has been for more than 40 years. Nothing has can’t ever lose with your family’s support and love. And The other original Maze member was the late McKin- changed. The band has stayed in its lane, continuing to do we recognize that and love them for loving us.” ley “Bug” Williams who played percussions and sang its thing, bringing quality music from the heart night after Maze featuring Frankie Beverly arrived on the background. Williams died in 2011. night. scene in 1977 with a string of hits including “Happy “Bug was my brother,” recalls Beverly. “He was with It is the band members’ honesty and brilliant artistry Feelings,” “Lady of Magic,” “While I’m Alone” and me for 50 years. We were 15 and 16 when we met. He was that has allowed them to continue to headline at top con- “Workin’ Together”. And the soul classics continued an excellent, schooled musician, top of the line. He knew cert venue across the globe. There are no gimmicks, no with “Golden Time Of Day,” “Southern Girl,” “Joy music. He was the father of the band, very much like the stage tricks in their shows. Just Beverly with his smooth, and Pain,” “We Are One,” “Running Away,” “Back In guardian of the band. He was very strong-willed and very soulful vocals supported by the tight Maze band. Stride,” “Can’t Get Over You,” “Silky Soul” and “The well respected. He was a good person; he kept the band “They know what they are going to get with us,” says Morning After.” in line. Someone asked me if I was going to replace him. Beverly of the group’s audiences. “They trust us as musi- The essential must-have Maze albums include “Joy I said, ‘That’s impossible, there is no replacing Bug.’ We cians. You’ve got to be a good live act. You’ve got to know and Pain” (1980), “Live In New Orleans” (1981), “We started out as seven back in Philly and we are now back to how to entertain. It goes beyond having hit records. You Are One” (1983), “Can’t Stop the Love” (1985) and “Live seven. And I really feel that’s the way it should be. I love have to know how to present the music on stage.” in Los Angeles” (1986). Maze was saluted by Mary J. my brother, Bug and miss him so much. But thankfully he Blige, Avant, Ledisi and other acts on the 2009 is still very much in our music night after night.” hit CD, “Silky Soul Music: An All-Star Tribute Beverly loves to talk about two of his biggest inspira- To Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly.” tions — Frankie Lymon and Sam Cooke. “I was Frankie Beverly reveals that while he loves singing Lymon crazy when he came on the scene. People would all of the favorites in concert, he particularly call me ‘Little Frankie.’ My name is Howard, but I took the enjoys performing “We Are One” and “Joy and name Frankie from Frankie Lymon. I used to sing Frankie Pain.” Lymon songs on street corners. People use to throw me “They have a special place in my heart. ‘We money,” he recalls. Are One’ jumps out at me every night. People Beverly says he will never forget meeting Sam Cooke react the same way. They recognize the song’s at Philly’s Uptown Theater. “We were trying to get his au- truth. I see them look at each other and say, tograph. We said, “Mr. Cooke, Mr. Cooke, can you sign ‘Wow, we are one, you are right.’ I just love mine?’ He said, ‘Have you guys ever been back stage?’ what that song does to people, how it unites us Well, come on.” Cooke treated Beverly and his friends all. That song moves me and turns into a spiri- “like we were his kids.” That chance meeting had a tre- tual thing.” mendous impact on Beverly. To this day, he always makes Turning to “Joy and Pain,” the music mas- time for his fans. “I don’t turn people down. I always think ter notes, “You can’t have a mountain without a of Sam Cooke and how kind and patient he was. He didn’t valley, they are one in the same. If you’ve got have to do that for us.” flowers, you’ve got to have rain. Pretty flowers Join Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly for upcoming don’t grow without some rain.” He was inspired tour dates in your city. to write the tune after reading philosopher-poet Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly: Kahlil Gibran’s masterpiece, “The Prophet,” Frankie Beverly (lead vocals) that includes the chapter, “On Joy and Sorrow.” Roame (congas/ background vocals) Maze’s fans are familiar with the band’s rise Carl Wheeler (keyboards/synthesizers) to fame. A native of Philadelphia, Beverly grew Jubu (rhythm/lead guitar) up singing in church and later formed The But- Larry Kimpel (bass guitar) lers when he was a teenager. He later changed Calvin Napper (drums) the name to Frankie Beverly’s Raw Soul. Vance Taylor (keyboards/synthesizers) D-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018

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By Darralynn Hutson run for one more weekend Juan Christopher, Doyin (LAS): When you wrote and what happened with situation. Contributing Writer beginning May 4 – 6. Domingo, Conisha Wade- the book, did you have a Bill Cosby, people are Tickets are on sale Dorsey and Andre Jeffer- play in mind as another more receptive. We’re just LAS: How was writ- Veronica Loving wrote and going fast at Hudson- son. way to tell the story? one story and it used to be ing this book and this play and self-published a book Theatre.com or by calling Largely therapeutic Veronica Loving taboo to tell your stories been a part of your recov- called,“Feeding A Mon- (323) 960-4420. and her coping mecha- (VL): No, when I wrote but that has changed. We ery as a sexual assault and ster,” with her daughter, The stage play follows nism, “Feeding A Mon- the book, it was released can change that. domestic violence survi- Jazzmine Jackson, detail- the real-life story of Lov- ster” resonated with family just to get the story out vor? ing their experience with ing who after 21-years of and friends and in 2016, an even for us. Writing the LAS: What do you VL: It’s healing to be sexual assault and domes- marriage, realized she had edited version sold 3,000 book was my road to re- want the audience to know able to self evaluate. You tic violence at the hands of created a family with a copies and propelled Lov- covery for my daughter after seeing “Feeding A always wonder, “Why her husband of 21-years to masked sexual predator; ing to become an advocate, and I. Monster” the play? did this happen to me?” It start on the road of recov- describing the abuse in- speaking and sharing her We published it in VL: That it can hap- went unresolved that I was ery. flicted and years of domes- story for assault aware- 2012 only to family and pen to anyone. We had a molested at the age of three “Feeding A Monster” tic violence until she said ness. friends. There was a sense successful life. You would and that I was attracted to is being performed as a enough is enough. Author and playwright of urgency because I saw think that we were good. men that were predators. stage play at the Hudson Written by Loving Loving sat down with the what my daughter was go- The take-away is al- Writing about it made Theater, 6539 Santa Mon- and La Darrion Williams, Los Angeles Sentinel to ing through. ways that it can happen to it real to me because I was ica Blvd., in Los Angeles, “Feeding A Monster” is discuss “Feeding A Mon- anyone. We believe that in denial for many years. in observance of Sexual directed by actor Art Ev- ster” and the message be- LAS: Why write a play the play will stir up some That’s how I got through Assault Awareness Month. ans, best known from the hind the theatrical produc- now in this climate at this stuff in people. this; how I coped was The play is now ex- movie, “Die Hard 2.” tion. time? And that’s OK; we through the writing. tended past its original end The cast includes ac- VL: With the climate have books and websites, It released the need to date of April 29, and will tors Fayley Patrice, De- Los Angeles Sentinel of the #MeToo Movement support to get out of the hide.

By sHaquille WooDs showcase the testament of Mathematics from Howard Data,” explained the sta- Contributing Writer a Black woman in science. University, and earned her tistical importance of mea- Williams earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from suring health. A woman of data, te- bachelor’s degree in Math- Rice University. Williams is now an As- nacity, and intellect, Talith- ematics from Spelman Col- Her popular Ted Talk sociate Dean for Research ia Williams’ achievements lege, master’s degree in titled, “Own Your Body’s and Experiential Learning and Associate Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College in Clare- mont, California. She spoke to the Los Angeles Sentinel News- paper about her role in the new PBS series, “NOVA Wonders.” “NOVA Won- ders” explores the depths of our universe with new age science.

Los Angeles Senti- nel (LAS): When was the COURTESY PHOTO moment you realized you Talithia Williams, who earned a Ph.D. in statistics, appears wanted to explore a career on the PBS show, “NOVA Wonders.” using data? Talithia Williams makes a difference when find the confidence to -with (TW): I remember a pro- we see ourselves reflected.stand the backlash? fessor showing the data We have been intentional TW: For me, one rea- between pregnant women on “NOVA Wonders” to son that I have been suc- who smoked and those that showcase the diversity in cessful is having a degree at didn’t. science. Spelman College and being We looked at how long affirmed as a Black woman the baby was in the womb LAS: What has been in that environment. and the weight of when the the most difficult part of I saw other Black wom- baby was born. I remem- being a woman of color in a en that had a Ph.D. I knew ber the professor telling male dominated field? it was obtainable. me why every package of TW: It was not easy I want to be the exam- cigarettes has a warning to stay on this path. I’ve ple for young girls of color label because of this re- seen instances of micro to see someone that reflects search. and macro aggressions. I them. It’s exposure, it’s en- That was the moment recognize that there aren’t couragement, it’s your fam- for me. I said wow! There many Black women in ily and peers. is so much power in this mathematics and a lot of It’s hard to be success- data. It literally changed people see that too. ful without encouragement. policies. That’s what re- One time at a confer- I want to help them see that ally struck me. ence, me and another math- they can have a career in ematician, who was an science. LAS: What type of older White male, walked data should we be gather- to a table. NOVA Wonders epi- ing for us to live a better This woman looks up at sodes will range from dis- life? me and asked was I at the covering the mysteries of TW: There’s so many right conference. the human body, to explor- products that will auto- She looked as though I ing extraterrestrial life. matically collect data for didn’t belong. It takes a lot The series, produced by us. In this day and age, of grit and tenacity to stick WGBH Boston, premiered we have no excuse to not with an area that consis- on April 25. know some basics. Exam- tently pushes you out. For upcoming episodes, ples include, the number please check your local of steps we take a day, our LAS: Where did you PBS listings. blood pressure, or our rest- ing heart rate. There are many apps that help.

LAS: What was your favorite aspect of working with NOVA Wonders? TW: Overall, knowing that young people and little girls that look like me will see the show. I remember growing up watching shows and really wanting WGBH to see people in science “NOVA Wonders” explores unanswered questions in that looked like me. It science such as mysteries of the human body. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2018 www.lasentinel.net E-1

By EVELyN ALLEN in Washington, D.C. and tal, thus breaking the bar- JOHNSON was accepted into the for- rier of segregation active Special to the Sentinel mer Freedmen’s Hospital at that time. She was later School of Nursing, now employed at George Wash- Evelyn Allen Johnson, Howard University School ington University Hospital Nurse and Author was hon- of Nursing. She is a R.N. and served with Dr. Byron ored by Mt. St Mary’s Uni- Cum Laude having taken Blades, world renown Tho- versity and it’s Department the National Licensing racic Surgeon, as a member of Nursing on March 14, Boards with white students of his surgical team. 2018. Following Evelyn’s from George Washington After becoming a teaching a class for Nurses, and Georgetown Universi- Board Certified, - Profes a beautiful luncheon with ties and scoring the second sional Nurse, she returned faculty and students pres- highest in the District of home to Pittsburgh, Penn- ent was held in her honor Columbia, as recorded in sylvania. With excellent inside a campus historical the Washington Post. She credentials, she was un- home. Evelyn was indeed attended Catholic Universi- able to obtain employment appreciative upon accep- ty of America and received , because, as she was told, Evelyn Allen Johnson, Nurse and Author was honored by Mt. St. Mary’s University tance of the beautifully a B.S.N. and P.H. N. from colored nurses could not be and it’s Department of Nursing at a special Luncheon held in her honor. She framed document, which California State University hired there, even in the Vet- was presented an Award for ,“Her Commitment and Lifelong Leadership and expressed appreciation to at Los Angeles. She has erans Administration. Ev- Education of Nurses.” Pictured at the Luncheon are, lt to rt., Nurse Evelyn Allen her, “For her commitment vast Nursing experience elyn then went to the Ashe- Johnson, Honoree; Janet Wise, Director of Nursing at Mt. St. Mary’s University and and lifelong leadership and in the practice of Nursing, ville Colored Hospital, in Danise Lerher, Former Director of Ciinical Services at West Side Regional Center. education of nurses”. Janet Nursing Administration Asheville, N. C. where her been employed as a Critical Barnes & Noble, your fa- Organizations, were mar- Wise, Mt. St. Mary’s Direc- and Teaching. She was Aunt and mentor, Mattie Care Nurse for Children’s vorite bookstore and all E- ried 61 years. They raised tor of Nursing, presented privileged to have served as Bynum Arnold was both and Cedars Sinai Hospitals, Books. She has authored three children, Raymond the award. Evelyn, re- a Surgical Operating Room Director of Nursing and as a Los Angeles Coun- numerous articles avail- Johnson, Jr. , an attorney sponded with an expression Nurse with the eminent Dr. Hospital Administrator. ty and Los Angeles City able on the Internet and and current District Attor- of her gratitude, and the Charles Drew. He was the She describes her Nursing School Nurse, Director of You Tube. She is recipient ney Candidate in Birming- joy she has encountered Physician-Surgeon-Scien- experiences there as the Nursing for Skilled Nurs- of the Vassie D. Wright, ham, Alabama; Marjorie in her association with the tist that developed the pre- most exciting, complicated ing Facilities, Director of Our Authors Study Club Johnson Warren, a physi- University, it’s illustrious viously much sought after and exhausting of her nurs- Nursing at Good Samaritan Award for “My Neighbor’s cian and Robert Johnson a faculty, select students and method of separating plas- ing Career. Hospital, Nursing Supervi- Island”, also rated Number Dentist. it’s superior role in the de- ma from blood, preserving Evelyn served as a U. sor for West Los Angeles 1 Hit on Amazon. She was Evelyn stated, as she livery of high quality edu- the plasma and setting up S. Cadet Nurse while a Kaiser Permanente Hospi- named Phenomenal Wom- fulfills her duties as an- ac cation to nursing students. the first blood bank, thusStudent and as a result she tal and Nurse Consultant an by KJLHFM. tively employed nurse of Evelyn was born and saving millions of lives was required to render six for Westside and South Evelyn and her de- 75 years, “This recogni- educated in the suburbs through out the world. She months of service to either Central Los Angeles Re- ceased husband, Raymond tion, from such a presti- of Pittsburgh, PA., where has worked extensively in the armed forces or a spe- gional Centers for the De- L. Johnson, Sr.an Attorney gious University as Mt. she was refused a Nurs- hospitals through out the cial entity so specified. She velopmental Disabled. and former Tuskegee Air- St. Mary and it’s national ing Education although country including Strong had applied to serve in the Evelyn is an accom- man, Charles Drew Uni- acclaimed Nursing Depart- she rated second highest Memorial Hospital at the Army, Navy or on an In- plished, Award Winning versity Professor, Judge ment is indeed the high- among those students in University Of Rochester dian Reservation, but none author. Her books, “PIL- Pro-tem for the County light of my Nursing Career. her high school desirous in N,Y. where she acted as were accepting colored LAR OF SALT’,’’ ‘’GET and Superior Courts, for- Thank you, Mt St .Mary’s of becoming Nurses. She Head Nurse in the Prema- Nurses. She was therefore THE SHOW ON THE mer Director of the Small University and your Nurs- was told that colored girls ture Nursery. In Washing- sent to the Veterans Hospi- ROAD,’’ ‘’ MY NEIGH- Business Development ing Department for this were not accepted for an ton D.C. she was employed tal in Tuskegee, Alabama, BOR’S ISLAND’’ and “A Agency, NAACP Execu- most valued and cherished education into the nursing as the first Colored Nurse at which was assigned to Col- NURSE’S NOTES”, which tive, founder of Lynray Honor.” profession. She later ap- Garfield Memorial Hospi- ored Veterans. is soon to be released are Press and a leader in many plied to Howard University tal, an Acute white Hospi- In Los Angeles she has available on Amazon, at other Civic and National

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Ask Dr. Jeanette 10, and 20 years or longer from roughly 500,000 to represent 12.5% of illicit — for drug offenses, violent over 2.2 million. *United drug users, 29% arrested for offenses, and ‘career crimi- States makes up about 5% drug offenses; 33% of incar- nals.’ In the 1990s, Congress of the world’s population; cerated in state facilities for and more than one-half of has 21% of the world’s drug offenses. *Criminal re- the states enacted ‘three prisoners. *1 in 37 adults in cords reduce likelihood job strikes and you’re out’ laws the United States, or 2.7% callback--nearly 50 percent. that mandated minimum of the adults under correc- Criminal record impact- sentences of 25 years or tional supervision.*African -twice as large for Afri- longer for affected offend- Americans/ Hispanics make can American applicants. ers. A majority of states en- up approximately 32% of acted ‘truth-in-sentencing’ the US population, com- Dr. Jeanette Grattan Park- laws requiring affected prise 56% of incarcerated in er: Founder-Superintendent offenders to serve at least 2015. *African Americans/ Today;s Fresh Start Char- 85% of their nominal prison whites use drugs at similar ter School:Inquiring Minds sentences.” INSIGHT: *Be- rates. Imprisonment rate Want To Know.copyright. tween 1980 and 2015, the of African Americans for Contact: askdrjeanette.suc- number of people incarcer- drug charges 6 times that of [email protected] ated in America increased whites. *African Americans Today’s Fresh Start We have millions of CBS News--California need to stop handling the workforce energy stored was badly overcrowded. problem from anal posi- in prisons, jails. Why? US Supreme ordered tion. Use the oral posi- CExcellenceharte rin EducationSchool Some points to consider: California to cut its pris- tion. Educate our chil- We already know there on population by 30,000 dren!!!! Starting point is is a substantial divide inmates. *If African with children. *Impris- between arrests im- Americans and Hispan- onment rate for African prisonment of African ics were incarcerated at American women is American Hispanic, and the same rates as whites, twice that of white wom- other. Nationwide, *Na- prison and jail popula- en. *Martha Teichner of tionwide, African Ameri- tions would decline by al- CBS News: California: can children: 32% of most 40%. THIS IS RE- badly overcrowded. US children arrested, *42% MARKABLE! It costs Supreme ordered to cut of children detained, and approximately $6,000- prison population by 52% of children cases $18,000 to educate one 30,000. “Pivotal Empiri- Register Now!! are judicially waived to child in the public school cal research offers some criminal court. The im- system (reported by Lam explanation as to why 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Monday – Friday prisonment rate for Af- Thuy Vo). Nationwide, US prison population rican American women African American chil- has grown exponential- Address: 4514 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 is twice that of white dren represent 32% of ly: “National Research Call (323) 293-9826 women. (NAACP Prison children who are arrest- Council of the National Statistics) * It cost from ed, 42% of children who Academies — “Dur- www.todaysfreshstart.org about $31,000-$60,000 are detained, and 52% of ing the 1980s, the U.S. for incarceration---one children whose cases ju- Congress and most state College Bound School All Grades, Small Classes, After School inmate.[The Price of dicially waived to crimi- legislatures enacted laws Program, Transitional Kindergarten and K-8 Prisons Report] Martha nal court. Herein lies the mandating lengthy prison Teichner reported on heart of the problem. We sentences — often of 5, Accredited by Western Association of School’s & Colleges

1/8 th page 3 Cols. x 5.25 E-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 Entreprenuer Nyakio Kamoche Grieco Represents Africa in Skincare ‘Nyakio’

Nyakio Kamoche Grieco, in various forms back into a first-generation Ameri- our skin. Hydration is KEY can of Kenyan descent, to younger looking skin! opened her skin-care line Even if you have oily skin, Nyakio when she realized you should use oil to fight that the sophistication of oil. Often, irritated skin is Africa was missing in theoverproducing oils, so we cosmetics industry. Nyakio need high-quality, clean, was born in New York andand efficacious ingredi- raised in Norman, Oklaho- ents to balance our skin’s ma. After graduating from natural oils,” she explains. the University of Oklaho- The Nyakio brand has in- ma with a degree in Busi-gredients from 13 counties ness Marketing, the then around the globe. They future entrepreneur moved are cruelty-free, vegan and to Los Angeles to work infree of parabens, sulfates, the entertainment industry. phthalates, butylene glycol, Her passion for beauty be-and formaldehyde. Prod- gan at a young age. Heructs from the brand include father started the African Maracuja andYangu Sooth- Studies Program at The ing Oil which helps to re- University of Oklahoma duce redness, color correct, and her mother is current-rescue, and calm dry irri- ly Dean of Resources fortated skin, Quinoa Depuff- Learning at Harper Col- ing & Firming Eye Cream, lege in Illinois. Her father,in which Quinoa naturally who passed away in 2013,helps to decrease inflam- and her mother, instilled mation, and Kenyan Coffee a passion for research Face Polish, “Not only does and discovery in her. Herit help to slough of dry skin grandmother taught [Nya- to reveal a radiant com- kio] her first beauty plexion,se- it is also an hom- cret at 8-years old whenage to my grandmother, she visited her in Kenya.Nyakio, who was glowing “She was a coffee farmerinto her 90’s,” Grieco adds. who crushed Kenyan cof- Nyakio also has a part- fee beans which she wouldnership with Girls Inc., a apply to her skin with oils,nonprofit organization that and used a rod of sugarcanecreates opportunities for to exfoliate her skin,” Grie-young women to succeed co adds. Her grandfather and advocates for policy would extract oils in naturereform that brings about and use them to treat thesystemic change. Her goals skin and many ailments. for her brand are to con- Nyakio Kamoche Grieco COURTESY PHOTO The entrepreneur wants tinue to grow her network all women to know aboutof women around the globe gredients that live within are so much fun and we en-want to create their ownwww.ulta.com/brand/nya - the benefits of using cleanand look at them for inspi- the Nyakio brand. I’m ex-courage them to be strong,line, they should have akio. and green beauty, specifi- ration to create handcrafted cited to continue mentoring smart and bold,” she says.business plan, share their For more information cally cold-pressed oils to products to help women and partnering with Girls Nyakio’s advice for women story, seek advice, and askon Nyakio visit https://nya- treat the skin. “Skin is skin,live in their best skin. “I Inc. who I mentor specifi-who want to pursue a ca-for help. “Quite often if wekio.com and as we age we all con-look forward to growing cally for their Operation reer in skincare/beauty is towait for ‘the right time’an Follow Nyakio beauty tinue lose the oils that weat ULTA Beauty and giv- STEM programming to stay authentic to their ownopportunity might just on Facebook at https://m. are born with and in ordering more women the op- help young women know story, their own dreams, pass you by,” she stresses.facebook.com/nyakio- to fight the signs of aging,portunity to celebrate the that we are great at mathand to do their research. Nyakio’s beauty prod- beauty/ and on Instagram we need to feed healthy oilsglobal and efficacious in- and science. Science jobs She says for those whoucts can be found at https:// at https://www.instagram. learn more >

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