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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 VOL.VOL. LXXVV, LXXXI NO. NO49 • 25 $1.00 $1.00 + CA. +CA Sales. Sales Tax Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years YearsThe Voice The Voice of Our of CommunityOur Community Speaking Speaking for for Itself Itself” THURSDAY THURSDAY,, DECEMBER JUNE 12 22, - 18, 2017 2013

By Shannen Hill Contributing Writer

Kia Patterson, 36, is showing her community that hard work pays off. After working in the gro- cery store industry for 17 years, she is now the owner of Grocery Outlet in the city of Compton. Patterson started a training process with Grocery Outlet in June of 2016. After training, she AP FILE gathered her investments Rapper and entrepreneur Dr. Dre and set up a business plan leading her to own the By Kimberlee Buck the rapper announced a 10 Compton Grocery Outlet Staff Writer million dollar donation on April 1, 2017. toward a performing arts “I made the decision In 1988, one of Black center for Compton High to own a Grocery Outlet America’s most influential School. so that I could have the hip-hop groups, N.W.A. “My goal is to pro- freedom to be able to do let the world know that vide kids with the kind of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas what I want to do and not they were “Straight Out- tools and learning they de- be pigeon-holed to any- ta Compton.” Over the serve,” Dre said in a state- thing,” said Patterson. years, N.W.A. member Dr. ment. “The performing “Now I have the ability to Dre never forgot where he arts center will be a place set my own destiny.” came from and has made for young people to be There were many continued efforts to give creative in a way that will COURTESY PHOTO back to his city. Last week, {See DR. DRE B-2} Kia Paterson takes on ownership of Grocery Outlet in Compton. {See PATTERSON A-8}

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AP PHOTO/MATT ROURKE RICHARD TSONG-TAATARII/STAR TRIBUNE VIA AP Andrew Wyatt raises his fist as Bill Cosby Protesters seek justice after officer acquitted exits the Montgomery County Courthouse af- of manslaughter charges. ter a mistrial was declared in Norristown, Pa., POOL PHOTO Saturday, June 17, 2017. Cosby’s trial ended Cosby arrives to the Montgomery County Court- By Steve Karnowski St. Paul suburb. Jurors de- without a verdict after jurors failed to reach a house in Norristown, Pa., alongside his wife, Camille and Amy Forliti liberated for about 29 hours unanimous decision. on June 13. Associated press over five days before reach- ing the verdict in the death By Stacy M. Brown “The legacy remains where, it’s intact, [Bill times previously denied A Minnesota police of- of Castile, who was shot NNPA Newswire intact,” said Andrew Wy- Cosby] feels vindicated.” mistrial requests made by ficer was acquitted of man- just seconds after informing Contributor att, the longtime spokes- Jurors deliberated for the defense, finally gave in slaughter Friday in the fatal Yanez that he was carrying man for the legendary more than 53 hours, sev- and declared the mistrial. shooting of Philando Cas- a gun. Saturday morning, entertainer. “For Gloria eral times asking to have Cosby, 79, had main- tile, a Black motorist whose Castile’s family mem- Montgomery County Allred and all those other testimony re-read, before tained his innocence even girlfriend streamed the af- bers reacted angrily, with Judge Steven T. O’Neill lawyers, tell them to go declaring a second time rejecting a friendly plea termath live on Facebook. his mother, Valerie, standing finally bent to the will of back to law school and that they were hopelessly deal offered by prosecutors Jeronimo Yanez was also and swearing as the verdict the jury and declared a take another class.” deadlocked. just before the trial started cleared of two lesser charges mistrial in Bill Cosby’s Wyatt continued: “The The judge, who seven in the July traffic stop in a {See JUSTICE A-8} sexual assault case. legacy hasn’t gone any- {See COSBY C-2}

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With NFL OTAs and minicamps coming to a close, veteran quarter- back Colin Kaepernick still awaits to be signed with a team. One could argue that his abilities are no longer of NFL quality. However, there are clues that Kaepernick is getting AP PHOTO/MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ, FILE the silent treatment from Colin Kaepernick owners due to his contro- COURTESY PHOTO versial national anthem fugitive slave badge. he would get a contract. protest. “A system that perpetu- However, Seattle offered a During his free agency, ally condones the killing contract to 6-year veteran Juneteenth, the old- observance celebrated in Kaepernick has still been of people, without conse- Austin Davis. The statis- est known celebration ac- the U.S. from state-to-state, vocal about the injustices quence, doesn’t need to tics between the two play- knowledging the ending Black people celebrate with of the American justice be revised, it needs to be ers are staggering; Davis of physical slavery in the cookouts, parties, family system. Upon hearing the dismantled!” Kaepernick only played 13 games in United States. This month gatherings, comedy shows verdict of the Philando posted on Twitter with the his NFL career and did not marks 152 years since Black and parades. Castile case, the free agent photo. see a snap during the 2016 America received its own But for some, this year’s posted a photo on Twitter The Seattle Seahawk’s season. Independence Day. Today, festivities were put on hold that compared a modern interest in Kaepernick was However, Kaepernick www.lasentinel.net Juneteenthis a holiday or {See JUNETEENTH A-8} police officer badge with a a glimmer of hope that {See NFL C-2} A-2A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYTHURSDAY, JUNE 22, 9, 2017 2014

(courtesy photo) The “Book of Black Heroes” Interview

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completed those bios, my LAS: What message do tions. publisher felt we should in- you want children to take LAS: What advice do clude leaders from the past away from the book? you have for anyone who as well to provide readers GR: I want them to wants to follow in your with the full scope of ac- understand that being a footsteps? complishments that have leader is something that is GR: The best advice been made by Black elect- attainable. I hope the book that I can give others is to ed officials. provides readers with an be truthful to themselves LAS: Did you include appreciation for African- about their abilities and to Supreme Court Justice American political lead- also live their lives with Clarence Thomas? I know ers and motivates them to purpose. that some people have do their part in harvesting LAS: Thanks again for complained that he doesn’t their skill sets to improve the time, Gil, and best of By Kam Williams and NAACP Image Award Book of Black Heroes? have an exhibit in the Na- the lives of others. luck with the book. Contributing Writer nominations for “Not in Gil Robertson (GR): tional Museum of African- LAS: Ling-Ju Yen asks: GR: My pleasure, Kam. My Family” and “Family Following Obama’s elec- American History and Cul- What is your earliest child- For nearly three de- Affair”. tion, I was astonished to ture in Washington, DC. hood memory? For more information cades, writer/author Gil L. His latest offering is discover how little most GR: No Clarence GR: The love and gen- about Gil Robertson, visit Robertson, IV has used the “Book of Black Heroes: people knew about the Thomas, but not for the erosity of my parents. www.robertsontreatment. written word to enlighten, Political Leaders Past & contributions of African- reasons you might think. KW: Who loved you com empower and uplift. The Present” from Just Us Americans in politics. The book only includes unconditionally during To purchase a copy of one-time political organizer Books. The opus represents When most people think elected officials, and Jus- your formative years? “Book of Black Heroes,” initially made his mark in a full-circle moment for Gil of blacks in U.S. politics, tice Thomas was appointed GR: Throughout their visit www.amazon.com entertainment journalism, who began the first phase of they usually fall back on to his seat on the Supreme lives, my parents loved me penning over 50 national his career in politics. This the same group of leaders Court. completely with no condi- magazine covers and con- collection of biographies who came into prominence tributing bylines to a wide on game-changing elected during the Civil Rights range of publications that political leaders like former Movement. So, I wanted include the Los Angeles President Barack Obama, to do my part in expanding Times, the Atlanta Journal- pioneering Los Angeles people’s level of awareness Constitution, USA Today, mayor Tom Bradley, cur- of black people who have Billboard, Fortune, Es- rent U.S. Senator Kamala been active participants in sence and Ebony. Harris and Reconstruction national politics since Re- Gil is also the founder era governor Pinckney construction, and that their and creator of the nation- Benton Stewart Pinchbank contributions continue to ally-syndicated Arts & is intended to introduce this day. Black political Lifestyle column, The Rob- young readers especially to leaders make enormous ertson Treatment, which not only dynamic person- contributions to the quality began a couple of decades alities but to the concept of our lives, and I simply ago with an interview with of individual and political wanted to provide read- Samuel L. Jackson for leadership. ers with an introduction to EVE’S BAYOU. Today, The Never one to sit on the who these people are and, Robertson Treatment has a sidelines of any pressing is- as a by-product, stimulate reach of nearly two million. sue, in 2003, Gil rolled up aspirations among young As an author, Gil has his sleeves and got to work people to consider a career specialized in books that as the co-founder of the Af- path in political leadership. empower his readers, be- rican American Film Crit- LAS: Who’s your in- ginning first with the self- ics Association (AAFCA), tended audience? published “Writing as a the largest collection of GR: People who are cu- Tool of Empowerment” Black film critics in North rious about contributions (2003), a resource guide America. As the organiza- that African-Americans primarily aimed at young tion’s president, he over- have made to the politi- people interested in jour- sees the annual AAFCA cal and social landscape nalism. From there, he ed- Awards, which has become in America. This book of- ited the groundbreaking a recognized fixture of the fers an amazing tapestry 2006 anthology “Not in My Hollywood awards season. of leaders, both past and Family: AIDS in the Afri- In addition to highlighting present, who have fascinat- can American Community” African-American achieve- ing back stories, but who where he gathered a diverse ment behind and in front of all stepped up to the chal- mix of voices that include the camera, AAFCA works lenges of leadership. Oscar-winner Mo’Nique, with the industry to usher LAS: What’s the ap- Congresswoman Barbara in and support African- propriate age group for the Lee, legendary singer Patti Americans in the Holly- book? LaBelle and former U.S. wood community, uniting GR: The target age Surgeon General Joycelyn consumers, creators and group for Book of Black Elders, all addressing one gatekeepers. Heroes are young adult of the most pressing public He also serves as a pub- readers in the 10 – 14 age health and social challeng- lic ambassador for diversity group. But I believe it will es of our time. within the industry, appear- have an appeal to all teen His subsequent an- ing on numerous shows on readers and even adults. thologies—”Family Af- networks like CNN. With Readers will discover po- fair: What It Means to Be a B.A. in Political Science litical leaders that they’ve African American Today” from Cal State Los Ange- never heard of who are (2008) and “Where Did les, Gil is a professional creating great opportunities Our Love Go: Love and member of the National both within Black commu- Relationships in the Afri- Press Club, National Asso- nities and beyond. can American Community” ciation of Black Journalists, LAS: How did you (2013)—ignited a national The Recording Academy, decide which icons to in- conversation about iden- The National Academy of clude? tity and love and relation- Television Arts and Scienc- GR: Well, that was a ships in the 21st Century. es and the Motion Picture challenge. At the onset of In addition, Robertson has Association of America. the project, I was only go- been a regular contributor And he lectures nationwide ing to write bios on indi- to The African American on issues ranging from di- viduals who were a part Almanac (Gale Press). versity in the entertainment of the new wave of Afri- Accolades for his work in- industry to personal and can-Americans in politics: clude “Pick of the Week” community development. people like Kasim Reed, selection by Publisher’s LA Sentinel (LAS): Kamala Harris and Corey Weekly for “Family Affair” What inspired you to write Booker. However, when I THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

By Cora Jackson-Fossett ly registering 6th and 7th New York City to learn the inaugural principal. Staff Writer grade males for the 2017- techniques and strategies “With all these expe- 18 school year. Students of their success. riences, I’m able to see A new educational op- living in LAUSD boundar- Eagle Academy, found- different aspects of the tion will soon be available ies and from neighboring ed by educator David student and the effects on to male youth with the cities, such as Inglewood, Banks, established the first learning. For instance, the opening of the Boys Aca- Hawthorne or Compton, all-boys traditional pub- deficits a student has in demic Leadership Acad- are welcome to enroll. lic school in the United elementary school remain emy (BALA) in August BALA is a span school States. Now expanded to throughout his school edu- 2017. that will add a successive six schools, Eagle oper- cation. We hope students BALA, operated by grade each year. The site ates institutes in each of will catch on and do well, Los Angeles Unified will accommodate 700 New York’s boroughs. but they never do because School District (LAUSD), students in the 6th through Also, Banks’ acclaimed we never address why they will feature an academic 12th grades. The goal is to book, “SOAR: How Boys aren’t doing well,” said STEAM (science, technol- prepare young men, espe- Learn, Succeed and De- McDavid, who insists that ogy, engineering, art and cially African American velop Character,” will be the BALA approach will mathematics) curriculum and Latino boys, to be col- incorporated into BALA’s be different. along with classes to build lege-ready to attend major curriculum. “Students will know self-esteem, interpersonal universities such as UCLA, “With the Eagle Foun- that we have faith that they skills, social responsibility which currently has only a MESIYAH MCGINNESS PHOTO dation helping us, we will do exceptionally well and community involve- 3% African American en- Jeremy McDavid is the principal of the LAUSD Boys don’t have to reinvent the and be motivated to push ment. rollment. Academic Leadership Academy (BALA). wheel,” said McDavid. forward. We let them According to BALA The emphasis on boys “We are able to learn from know that we’re here for Principal Jeremy McDa- stems from their low aca- provide a safe space where them to have a responsibil- what they did in the past you, we’re supportive of vid, “This is the District’s demic performance, ex- they can express themselves ity for self and for others.” and not make the same you, we love you and we first all-boys school and plained McDavid, who emotionally, academically Currently, the BALA mistakes.” want to make sure that you it is designed to prepare noted, “African American and socially. staff includes a counselor, McDavid has worked do the best that you are ca- young men to be success- and Latino boys are per- “It is common for boys to and math, science and music more than 20 years for pable of doing.” ful, both academically and forming below girls at ev- want to compete. They like teachers, but will increase LAUSD. Starting his ca- To enroll or learn more as contributors to their ery level. There is a huge to be on teams and be col- as the student body grows. reer as an elementary about LAUSAD’s boys communities.” achievement gap between laborative. This school al- In preparation for the new school teacher, he also Academic Leadership The academy resides on the two as far as preparing lows them to be competitive school year, staff is train- served as an assistant high Academy, call (323) 820- the campus of south L.A.’s them for the workforce. We in an academic sense as well ing with teachers from the school principal and op- 6234 or visit balacademy. Washington Preparatory want to expose boys both as learn social responsibility Eagle Academy Foundation erations coordinator prior org. High School and is current- to STEM-related fields and and involvement. We want for Young Men, located in to being named BALA’s

fessionals they dream of. urging California to publicly One college student, report achievement, opportu- identified as John, report- nity, and access data by both ed, “My counselors look race and gender combined, at me and say, ‘You should and to more accurately report probably take this type of date on Asian students by de- [lower level] math.’ I said, tailed subgroup. ‘Well, I’m taking AP calcu- “I think it’s time to cre- lus courses in the summer. ate a collective call to ac- I want to do this.’ They tion in California to support said, ‘Are you sure?’” young men of color. We need “You start to hear in transformational leadership, young men of color’s nar- people who are invested and rative that they tend to have committed in both our K-12 to figure out how to navi- systems and our post-second- FILE PHOTO gate not only their worlds ary systems to young men of Hear My Voice” also highlights bright spots where outside of school, but navi- color’s success,” said Smith. education leaders are stepping up to the plate to re- gate some of the barriers envision a culture that supports young men of color. that we place in front of them within schools, both in high school and col- lege,” Smith said. He said unfortunately, many of California’s sys- tems provide support to teach them how to navigate COURTESY PHOTO those systems, rather than The Hear My Voice Report highlights the unique thinking about how the social and economic disadvantages that young men of system actually supports color experience, that impact their educational access. them for success. “Many are saying it’s not that I want to assimi- By Charlene Muhammad They found disturbing late. I actually need men- Contributing Writer trends among young men tors who look like me. I of color, which Ed Trust- need people within the Young men of color West defines as African community who can help face unique social and eco- American, Latino, Native me to and through school, nomic disadvantages that American, Pacific Islander and I think that’s some- impact and are impacted Hmong, or Laotian. thing that’s important as by their educational access, Compared to their well,” Smith said. according to a new report peers, these young men The report also found from the Education Trust- experience significant op- that many of the men faced West. portunity and achieve- both micro-aggressions The Oakland-based, na- ment gaps, which are due and macro-aggressions. tional research and advo- to systemic barriers in and “They’re told almost daily cacy organization focuses outside of the educational that they don’t belong in on educational justice and systems, the report found. these institutions, they the high academic achieve- “The data is troubling. don’t belong in schools, ment of all California stu- We see only 67 percent of and unfortunately, the data dents, particularly those of Latino boys and 67 percent shows that many of those color and living in poverty. of Black boys graduate beliefs actually end up im- On June 14, Ed Trust- from high school. Only 33 pacting the way that those West research findings of percent of Latino men have students feel about them- “Hear My Voice: Strength- attended any college,” selves,” Smith continued. ening the College Pipeline Smith said. “Hear My Voice” also for Young Men of Color in In addition, researchers highlights bright spots California.” Researchers found that only 28 percent where education leaders looked at inequities across of Black boys are com- are stepping up to the plate the state in their first report pleting A-G college prep to re-envision a culture probing the intersection courses across the state, that supports young men of of race, gender, and ineq- he said. “It paints a pic- color. uities, according to Ryan ture that we need to really Best practices recom- Smith, executive director. invest in things differently mended include having “What we find is that about how we support these strong leaders dedicated to only half, or fewer than students,” Smith stated. transformational change, half, and in some cases, According to Smith, the fostering welcoming envi- close to only three out of data shows academic, so- ronments and maintaining 10 California Black, La- cial, and emotional support high expectations, enroll- tino, Native American of these young men needs ing students in rigorous students are completing more attention across the coursework, supporting college within six years at state. transitions to and through community colleges and Student voices high- college, and providing California state universi- lighted in “Hear My Voice” broad academic and socio- ties,” Smith stated. indicated they want to be emotional supports. “Hear My Voice” re- challenged in school, take In an effort to identify searchers interviewed stu- the courses necessary to information about dispari- dents of color, administra- get them to college, and ties, Ed Trust-West has tors, and other educators. become the types of pro- launched an online petition

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NNPA Newswire group is especially pleased The NNPA will also to present the 2017 Life- name the Publisher of The National Newspa- time Legacy Award to the Year during the Merit per Publishers Association Martin Luther King III. Awards on Thursday eve- (NNPA) will honor Mar- “For decades, more ning. tin Luther King, III with than anyone else, Martin Dr. Chavis said that the 2017 Lifetime Legacy Luther King III has contin- support of the NNPA’s Award during the group’s ued to personify and repre- partners, sponsors and ad- annual conference this sent the living legacy of Dr. vertisers is critically im- week (June 20-June24) Martin Luther King Jr. for portant and appreciated. at the Gaylord Conven- freedom, justice and equal- NNPA partners include: tion Center at the National ity,” said Chavis. General Motors, Ford Mo- Harbor in Prince George’s King will accept the tor Company, Reynolds County, Md. Lifetime Legacy Award on America Incorporated, and As the oldest son of Dr. Friday evening (June 23). the Bill & Melinda Gates Martin Luther King, Jr. and On Tuesday, June 20, Foundation. Mrs. Coretta Scott King, the NNPA will kick off the The conference is spon- Martin Luther King III conference with the Na- sored by Volkswagen, serves as an ambassador of tional Black Parents Town Toyota, Nissan, Comcast, his parent’s legacy of non- Hall Meeting on Educa- AT&T, Facebook, Macy’s, violent social change. In tional Excellence featur- Koch Industries, New York 1997, Mr. King was elect- ing radio personality and Life, Northrop Grumman, ed as the fourth president community activist DJ EZ Coca Cola, AARP, Gold- of the Southern Christian Street; Hilary Shelton, the man Sacs, and Prince Leadership Conference director of the NAACP’s George’s County. (SCLC) where he co-spon- Washington Bureau; Dr. Denise Rolark Barnes, sored the 40th Anniversary Marietta English, the presi- the chairwoman of the of the historic March on dent of the National Alli- NNPA, said that this year’s Washington. ance of Black School Edu- conference is a celebration Following his service cators; and Lynn Jennings of the Black Press. with SCLC, Mr. King of Education Trust. “For 190 years, since founded Realizing the The conference will the first Black newspaper Dream, which focused on also feature a panel discus- was published on March FILE PHOTO redressing poverty by strat- sion about the documenta- 16, 1827, Black newspa- The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) will honor Martin Luther egizing with community ry “Pardons of Innocence: per publishers have been King III with the 2017 Lifetime Legacy Award. organizers to ignite invest- The Wilmington Ten”; a actively engaged in end- ment in the local neighbor- conversation with NNPA ing slavery and Jim Crow, collective voices, with well spite our struggles, we re- inclusive and diverse coun- hoods and foster peaceful members who operate fighting against segrega- over 200 Black-owned me- main relevant and strong try.” coexistence within the U.S. publications that are more tion and for civil rights, dia companies across the within our communities. For more informa- and internationally. than 100 years old; and a and galvanizing the elec- U.S. and in the Caribbean, We welcome those to this tion about the conference, Dr. Benjamin F. Cha- presentation by the Nissan torate that voted for the are strong, defiant and de- conference who support please visit www.nnpa- vis, Jr., president and CEO Foundation on 25 years of nation’s first Black presi- termined to be heard.” our work, value our impact events.com. of the NNPA, said that the community service. dent,” said Barnes. “Our Barnes continued: “De- and share our belief in an

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COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Community members register to attend Congresswoman Karen Bass’ town hall meeting. Constituents listen as Congresswoman Bass shares an update on affairs in Washington, DC.

By Niele Anderson jor roles in the Trump ad- protests, town hall meet- about the democratic party Beauregard, you know he’s ful after 2020 and the focus Contributing Writer ministration’s alleged col- ings, voter education and divide, gun control, redis- named after two confeder- should be to take back Con- lusion with Russia and with registration drives, can- tricting and foreign policy. ate generals.” gressional seats now and in As member of Con- Homeland Security as it vassing opportunities, and Bass took questions When questions arose 2018. She continued that its gress, Karen Bass sits on relates to ICE conduct and the latest news from D.C. in groups of 10, provided about Republicans repeal- naïve to believe “45” is go- the House Committee on undocumented immigrants. Bass recently hosted a everyone an opportunity ing and replacing health- ing to lose his base in 100 Foreign Affairs and is the The current adminis- Congressional Conversa- to ask a question and even care, she encouraged the or 200 days. “It’s going to ranking member of the sub- tration has also provoked tion in Westwood. This directed some to a one-on- audience to focus on the take a while; it’s like being committee on Africa, Glob- the member to create the town hall-style event drew one conversation immedi- women Senators. “The in a relationship breakup, al Health, Global Human Sea Change Leadership about 300 constituents ately after the town hall. ones that are being locked make-up and denial,” she Rights and International PAC, a virtual resistance where the aimed focus was The town hall distinctly out”, she stated. stated. Organizations. movement that activates, on issues of keeping the referenced president Trump When the question of Congressmember Bass’ She also sits on the educates, and mobilizes. president accountable and as “45,” never really men- redistricting came up she next town hall, “Trump’s House Judiciary Commit- Launched as a political the environment. tioning his name. She referred to former Attorney Assault on Black Ameri- tee where she sits on sub- action committee, Sea However, questions touched on a recent meet- General Eric Holder’s and ca,” is scheduled for Sat- committees for Courts, Change connects commu- from her constituents in- ing with Homeland Securi- Barack Obama’s National urday, June 24, from 10 Intellectual Property and nity members, activists, cluded domestic violence, ty Secretary John Kelly by Democratic Redistrict- a.m. to noon, at Holman Internet and Crime, Ter- and organizations who are the judicial system, North stating, “That’s one mean ing Committee,a targeted, United Methodist Church. rorism, Homeland Security ready to resist the Trump Korea, tons of questions guy, he said he’s going to state-by-state strategy that To RSVP, visit eventbrite. and investigations. agenda. on healthcare ranging from continue what he’s doing.” ensures Democrats can com/e/trumps-assault-on- Both committees have Check Sea Change so- hearing aids to mental ill- When asked about At- produce fairer maps in the black-america-how-we- the potential of playing ma- cial media for details on ness. Questions were asked torney General Jeff Ses- 2021 redistricting process. resist-and-fight-back-tick- sions, she replied to his She cautioned that this ets-34999636856. $11.3M in Funding Approved for name, “You mean Jefferson effort would be more help- Compton Community College

Sentinel News Service ceived initial accreditation by the Accrediting Com- The California State mission for Community Budget will allocate $11.3 and Junior Colleges (AC- million to Compton Com- CJC) on June 7, 2017. Full munity College. These accreditation is expected funds will support the pre- to be restored by 2020. paratory work necessary Compton Community Col- for Compton Community lege has been providing College to register students accredited classes through as an independently ac- an agreement with the El credited college beginning Camino Community Col- in the summer of 2020. COURTESY PHOTO lege District pursuant to State Sen. Steve Bradford “I am excited about AB 318 (Dymally, 2006). the future of Compton College under the leader- ship of Dr. Keith Curry. I have no doubt that Comp- ton College will provide our families and children with excellent educational opportunities within our community.” said Senator Steve Bradford. Compton College re-

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The Clarion-Ledger reports Ryshonda Harp- er Beechem was elected mayor of Pelahatchie, Mississippi on June 6. The 37-year-old Mayor- elect will assume office on July 1. She will be the first African-American mayor in Rankin County. Pelahatchie roughly is 20 miles east of Jackson, with a population of 1,340 and is 60 percent white. Outgoing mayor Knox Ross, who didn’t seek reelection, says it’s no big surprise to him that Beechem won because it was a three-candidate race in a nonpartisan general election without a runoff. Beechem says she thinks the unknown scares people but, “I would hope being an African-American doesn’t play a factor in that. I love everybody in this town.’’ A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 16, 2017 • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY

The actions of President ity of one group to control failed policies. youth suffer conditioned to really get his attention, Donald Trump and his ad- others on the basis of race This column regularly inferiority but tragically, in Blacks failed to give him ministration should erase or ethnicity. Therefore, for addresses the harms of many urban neighborhoods, concrete proposals and any doubt Black people Blacks and others of color institutional racism but neglecting their needs has recommendations- and may have had regarding the in America, it is impossible also bemoans the fact that become the norm. Schools, therefore were unable to continuing reality of rac- to be racist. Blacks themselves tend to especially, do a serious dis- hold him accountable. This ism in the United States. Barack Obama’s first minimize its implications. service to these children by challenge was even harder The draconian implications campaign and the aftermath This resulted in a self-effac- among other things, fail- because of Blacks’ paucity of Trumps’ health, educa- of his election attested to ing, self-fulfilling prophecy ing to provide resources of experience with group- tion and children policies racism’s deep roots. But that reinforces a status quo commensurate with their oriented efforts in recent for Blacks, other people of so did Obama’s steadfast inimical to Blacks’ own unique needs. They occupy decades. color and the poor, alone, avoidance, initially, of the best interests. the lowest levels of aca- Tackling racism and could not be scarier. words “Black” or “African sor Karl Rove and Bill Cos- Effective leadership demic achievement. race-based issues is espe- But racism was also American,” undoubtedly by’s pal, psychiatrist Alvin is crucial if collectively, Ironically, Blacks dis- cially difficult for Blacks evident in each of Barak calculated to avoid alien- Poussaint, actually said Blacks are to regain the played the courage and because so many have Obama’s campaigns for ating white voters. Not the Cosby show, about an strength necessary to ad- suffered the pain for civil internalized white’s values president and throughout once during their respec- upper middle-class Black dress 21st century political rights gains but women, without full access to their his eight years in the white tive speeches at the 2008 family, had succeeded in and economic challenges. LGBTQ and other groups benefits and are therefore, House as well. It was also Democratic Convention did changing racial attitudes (This also requires actually have organized and now reluctant to challenge their blatant in the House of either Barack or Michele enough to make Obama’s holding elected officials surpass Blacks in having oppressors. Also, sustained Representatives’ repeated utter those words. (Repub- candidacy possible, really? and other Black leadership their voices heard. The ineffective leadership has attempts to overturn the lican John McCain’s racial Obama’s losing votes accountable.) Also, ordi- last time Blacks collective- resulted in largely surface Affordable Care Act. The innuendos were especially because of his race was nary people must become ly demonstrated such unity political clout even though emergence of the Tea Par- evident when he pitched partially offset by the sufficiently motivated to was during the civil rights Blacks’ history is defined ty-and its tacit acceptance to white “Joe the plumber” landmark 2008 financial make concrete demands era. Unified action is the by pride, resilience and by much of white America- crowds.) In Torrance, a Los meltdown, causing many on their leadership, and the key for advancing sustain- defiance that many have was also a clear indication Angeles suburb, post-elec- white voters to reluctantly powers that be, backed up able group agendas, but for forgotten, or never experi- of the continuing signifi- tion vandalism blatantly switch to him towards the by action should those de- most Blacks, unity is a dis- enced. cance of race in this coun- manifested continuing rac- end of the campaign. The mands not be met. Cornel tant memory. Are racism’s effects in- try. Of course, the unpar- ism. Homes with Obama popular vote was extremely West: “Blacks must shed We’ve seen that delible for Blacks? Politi- alleled obscene attacks on lawn signs and cars with close and some argued but the twin burden of victim- Obama’s momentous vic- cally, more than anything President Obama by right his stickers were painted for the meltdown, McCain ization and futile depen- tories did not bring about else, it depends on what wing extremists during his with “nigger,” “Hitler” and might have won the elec- dence on others….” Trans- substantive change in the we demand, or fail to de- time in office also attested “go back to Africa.” Could tion, thus the significance formative behavior also Black community. Actu- mand. Racism is a given, to racism’s broad tentacles. the message have been any of the Black vote. Many requires an acknowledge- ally, such change will only but Black’s uncritical ac- However, the problem clearer? Republican voters aban- ment and reaffirmation of come about when Blacks ceptance of it, must not is not only properly defin- Perhaps seeking to doned McCain because, racial pride. exert sufficient pressure on be. With renewed courage, ing racism but doing some- soften evidence of racism like countless others, they Racism, by definition the powers that be to make self-affirming values and thing about it. Racism is during the 2008 campaign, were hurting financially is inherently damaging but it happen. And, despite commitment we can again more than bigotry or dis- after Obama’s election, and came to see McCain has a particularly crippling an unfailing, iconic affin- determine our own destiny. crimination: It is the abil- George W. Bush’s top advi- as an extension of Bush’s impact on children. Black ity with Obama, in order [email protected]

• DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

It is a time-tested sa- ing into eternity, her rising meal). It is a legacy formed taught, “The challenge is to selves in the world in dig- cred teaching of our ances- up in radiance in the heav- and given foundation in her cooperatively create with nity-affirming, learning-ex- tors in the Husia that to do ens and taking her rightful work, service, institutional them the conditions most pansive and life-enhancing that which is of value is for place in the sacred circle building and active commit- conducive to their demon- ways. eternity. The woman and of the ancestors, among ment to struggle in the sup- strating this human capac- Also, Seba Limbiko man brought forth by their the doers of good, the righ- portive context of family and ity and will to learn”. She stressed the acquisition of work do not die for their teous and the rightfully re- community. often quoted in this regard knowledge of how to suc- name is raised and remem- warded. And so, each year At the heart of Seba Lim- and others, the honored cessfully engage the world. bered because of it. And we gather together in May biko’s legacy is the Kawaida educator, Mary McLeod Here she reaffirms the so, it is with our beloved at the African American pedagogy she helped to de- Bethune, who stressed that Kawaida teaching about re- sister and sacred friend, Cultural Center to com- velop and practice in the we must see our children lations and relation building Seba Limbiko Tembo. May memorate and celebrate her Kawaida School of African profession and vocation truly as our future, cultivate as key to a cooperative cre- is the month of her com- life and legacy with music, American Culture, now with a Kawaida under- and strengthen them in their ation of success and living ing into being and June is praise-song, conversation, named the Limbiko Tembo standing of education, an striving, teach them values a good and meaningful life. the month of her journey- and kikoa (a communal School of African Ameri- African-centered, cultur- of “learning, living and Clearly, part of successful can Culture in her honor. By ally rooted and ethically serving”, and ensure that engagement with the world the Los Angeles Sentinel pedagogy we mean both a grounded conception. It is they “not be discouraged is preparing students with philosophy and practice of an understanding rooted in from aspiring toward great- skills in a given area or ar- teaching. It is the way we the Kawaida-Maatian con- ness” and “never lose their eas of making a living. But view the moral vocation of ception of education and zeal for building a better as W.E.B. DuBois reminds teaching, the students and learning as a preparation world”. us, education is not only to DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Executive Publisher / CEO their relations, and the meth- and practice for life in the Given this foundation- ensure we gain knowledge JENNIFER J. THOMAS ods used to engage both the most comprehensive sense. al understanding and the of how to make a living, but Publisher students and the practice of As Seba Amenomope of concept of education and also how to make a life. KENNETH R. THOMAS teaching. Moreover, Seba ancient Egypt says, “it is teaching as a moral voca- In the final analysis, Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) Limbiko carried this peda- instruction for life, for the tion, Seba Limbiko sought Seba Limbiko and we end RUTH WASHINGTON Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) gogy to public school ven- well-being and flourishing to teach her students in the where we began, conceiv- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. ues where she excelled and of the human person”. African-centered way of ing and engaging education Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) was highly respected as a Secondly, Seba Limbiko aiding them in their striving as a teaching for life. And PAMELA A. BAKEWELL teacher who could reach and conceived and pursued her for knowledge in four fun- at the heart and soul of this Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer teach students others avoid- profession as teacher as a damental and overarching moral vocation is teach- DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff ed, wrote off and considered moral vocation rooted in a areas. These are: knowledge ing students how to direct BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL candidates for discipline deep and ongoing respect of the world; knowledge of their lives toward good and Executive Assistant to the Publisher rather than development thru for each and every student themselves in the world; expansive ends. Here she Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) the enlightening and uplift- in all their diversity and knowledge of how to suc- loved teaching the Nguzo ing instruction she provided. thus, respect for the com- cessfully engage the world; Saba, an ethical communal BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor She began to develop munity and culture from and knowledge of how to value system directed to- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising her pedagogy in achieving which the students come. direct their lives toward ward community strength- ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ her degree in education, but And she used the culture good and expansive ends. ening and doing good in the Circulation/Distribution she brought it to its full- and community relations as In the classical African world. CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production ness by grounding herself in ways to enrich and expand worldview, we are not sim- Let us close this con- Designer/Staff Writer Kawaida philosophy, serving the teaching and learning ply human beings, but also versation, then, in rightful as teacher and principal of process and practice. She world beings. The word in and righteous homage to AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer the Kawaida school, teach- practiced a respect rooted- Swahili is walimwengu, Seba Limbiko Tembo, and JENNIFER BIHM, Staff Writer ing advocacy (membership) ness in the Kawaida-Maa- beings of the whole world, remember and praise the BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer class, lecturing on Kwanzaa tian conception of humans i.e., the universe. Therefore, good she gave and brought and the Nguzo Saba (The as possessors of dignity, an she taught, “beginning with into the world. Let us hon- KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer Seven Principles) in the inherent worthiness that is the planet on which we live, or her always as I’ve said SHONASSEE SHAVER, Staff Writer community and studying to transcendent of all social we must learn to respect elsewhere as “Mwalimu, CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising become a Seba-Maat, a mor- and biological attributes, and preserve it as a shared teacher, speaker of the clear BERNARD LLOYD, Advertising al teacher in the Kawaida- equal in all and inalienable, heritage of the ancestors, us and mind-opening word, DIANA PINKNEY, Subscriptions Maat tradition. Having i.e., cannot be taken away and those who come after”. instructor in lessons of life gained a solid foundation by anyone, any institution, Knowledge of ourselves and learning, rightfully at- IRIS STANDFORD, Classified in Kawaida pedagogy, she any law or any devaluing in the world, Seba Limbiko tentive to the culture, and National Advertising Representative: excelled and continued to doctrine. She thus, respect- taught from a Kawaida per- the dignity and respect due Amalgamated Publishers 45 W. 45th St. , New York, NY 10036 develop also thru exchang- ed this dignity, this inher- spective, is knowledge of to everyone. Seba, moral (212) 869-5220 - and - 2400 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il 60616 es and practice in public ent worthiness by treating our cultural selves as Afri- teacher of the sacred word (312) 842-0200 schools and other venues. As all students equally, while can people. She drew here, (and) timeless teacher of Member: Audit Bureau of Circulation, City News Service, Associated the ancestors taught, the best recognizing and engaging as Kawaida does, from the the good, the right and the Press, California Newspaper Publishers Association, National teacher is first and always a their differences as unique great educator-ancestors, possible”. Hotep, Ase. Heri. Newspaper Publishers Association, National Newspapers Association. self-conscious and commit- and equally valid and valu- Anna Julia Cooper, Carter HOW TO REACH US ted student for life. able ways of being human G. 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• REP. KAREN BASS (D-CALIF.) • • JESSE JACKSON • Global Response Needed Trump ratchets up the use of for South Sudan Famine guns, bombs, troops, and insults In his campaign, Donald into desperate hunger, the International Response Needed to End Famine Now in South Sudan Trump promised “we’re administration passed up the On February 20, 2017, Unfortunately, the over- going to start winning opportunity to offer humani- the United Nations declared whelming, though expected, again.” In office, he has tarian assistance, and come a state of famine in South lesson we learned was that defined winning largely in to the aid of a neighbor in Sudan. Man-made crisis and more aid is still needed. The military terms. need. With the reversal of conflict had left 4.9 million men and women of the camp His budget decimates the Obama’s opening to Cuba, in need of urgent food assis- were only given half a State Department while Trump is isolating the U.S. tance and at least 100,000 in month’s food to sustain them adding billions to the Penta- from its neighbors. immediate danger of death for an entire month. We saw gon. He boasts that he’s dele- In the State Department, by starvation. the need for relief on the gated decisions on force lev- offices on the top floors Since then, our country faces of the men, women and els abroad to the Pentagon. remain empty. Trump’s has made progress in aiding children of the camp. It was Secretary of Defense Mike budget calls for a 30 percent those in need, not only in on the lips of the humanitar- Mattis recently announced cut in the department. At a South Sudan, but in Yemen, ian workers. that 4,000 more troops would time when the U.S. desper- Nigeria and Somalia. At the This is a global crisis that be sent to Afghanistan. ately needs creative diploma- end of April, the House of will require a global Four thousand more insure we don’t lose, but the cy — a combination of the Representatives passed a res- Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) response. The U.S. cannot troops won’t produce a war will go on. State Department’s profes- olution I authored urging the says that famine still contin- risk flimsy leadership and “win” in Afghanistan. The In Syria, Trump had sug- sionals and skilled political ues South Sudan, but relief Trump Administration to we must be swift, stern and president has it wrong. gested on the campaign trail appointees — Trump is efforts are having a notable America’s military is already that he would focus on demoralizing the department, release supplemental fund- impact. resolute. Hundreds of thou- ing and call for a ceasefire sands and possibly millions the best in the world. But for defeating the Islamic State, chasing away professionals America to “start winning,” and scaring away the experts between the parties engaged Salva Kiir Mayardit during of people, some of whom I not on regime change in we need more smart diplo- who might lead real change. in South Sudan’s civil con- the delegation visit, we met in South Sudan and Syria. That opened the possi- macy, not more smart America is a great nation. flict. emphasized that the conflict Uganda, depend on us guar- bility of a working coalition bombs. Our economy is still one of In addition, the United in the young country must anteeing that the region’s with Russia and Syria against Since coming to office the greatest in the world. Our States responded to the UN’s cease. The civil war there political landscape is not in the Islamic State. Instead Trump has ratcheted up the military is unmatched. Our call for $4 billion in relief by has raged since late 2013 and the same exact place one we’re now clearly at war use of force. He dropped the so-called “soft power” — in pledging more than $1.2 bil- has claimed hundreds of year from now. A long-term with Syria as well as the “mother of all bombs” on culture, language and com- lion in famine aid, the major- thousands of lives while commitment is needed to Islamic State. Afghanistan, while adding merce — is without rival. ity of the funds coming from stranding millions and leav- address the existing civil In the Persian Gulf, troops there. He rained cruise Yet we find ourselves a $990 million allocation ing the nation in the state of conflict – the root cause of we’re backing the Saudi missiles on an airbase in unable to “start winning.” authored by Rep. Barbara hunger it is in today. this famine. The world must destruction of Yemen, creat- Syria, and a U.S. jet recently The military is mired in con- Lee (D-Calif.) and Rep. Tom And as South Sudan is continue to press the leaders ing a failed state that will shot down a Syrian jet in Syr- flicts in the Middle East with Rooney (R-Fla.). Interna- devastated by famine, its of South Sudan on this point. mint more terrorists. And ian airspace, a clear act of no exit and no victory.Trump tional aid efforts have also neighbor Uganda struggles The international com- bizarrely, Trump seems to war. He’s added troops to is alienating our neighbors, popped up throughout the to provide relief for those munity has a choice – either have turned on Qatar, a tiny Iraq and to back rebels in even when we should be world, with Germany dou- that have fled. As of May, work together to end famine emirate that is an ally and the Syria. He lavished arms and strengthening our bonds. Our bling its aid to fight impend- there were nearly 1 million or continue to observe death site of a vital American air praise on the Saudis, backing allies are increasingly per- ing famine in Somalia and refugees from South Sudan due to avoidable causes. It is base. The recent announce- up not only their merciless turbed by the president’s the Canadian government living in Uganda. Our dele- in our control to end this ment that the U.S. will sell war on Yemen but also their erratic bluster. Voters may announcing they would gation toured Bidi Bidi, a famine now as well as find $12 billion in arms to Qatar blockade on tiny Qatar. have thought that Trump the match Canadian donations to Ugandan refugee camp with ways to avoid them in the makes our policy utterly Not one of these actions businessman would be a famine relief efforts. a population around the future. incoherent. will “startAmerica winning.” In our own hemisphere, strong negotiator, as he But as I return from a same as San Francisco. In Congresswoman Karen The war in Afghanistan is in Trump has repeatedly acted promised. Instead, he’s six-day congressional dele- April, the camp was declared Bass represents California’s its 16th year. Even Secretary to worsen relations rather turned out to be a showman, gation trip to South Sudan the largest in the world. 37th Congressional District. Mattis admits we have no than ease them. He’s insulted infatuated with military ges- and Uganda, the mission is While we toured the camp, She is the 2nd Vice Chair of strategy for victory there. the Mexican president and tures, scornful of the quiet clear:Although all of this is a we met some of those that the Congressional Black Four thousand more troops alienated the Canadians, our arts of diplomacy. He isn’t good start, there’s still more had arrived at the camp that Caucus (CBC) and she co- will add to the violence and closest trading partners. putting America first; he’s work to be done. day. It’s hard to describe chairs the CBC’s Africa the costs. They will help When Venezuela descended putting America at risk. In South Sudan, famine their faces. They had walked Taskforce. She is also Rank- still continues despite relief for weeks, losing family in ing Member on the House efforts having had a notable front of their eyes, leaving Subcommittee on Africa. • MARK MORIAL • impact. In a meeting with their own lives behind, pos- Follow her on Twitter at PRESIDENT AND CEO, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE South Sudanese President sibly for good. @RepKarenBass. Back to the Future: Civil Rights, Wade • BONA MALWAL, NNPA NEWSWIRE GUEST COLUMNIST • Henderson, and the Next Generation “A final victory is an Sentencing Act. And like Dr. South Sudan Has a lot to accumulation of many short- King, Henderson recognized term encounters. To lightly that a “generational change” dismiss a success because it was taking hold in the civil Offer the World does not usher in a complete and human rights movement, order of justice is to fail to including the rise of Black I am a native of Sudan know that we are open for comprehend the process of Lives Matter and newer and now of South Sudan, business, investment, and a full victory. It underestimates forms of activism. Rather and I’ve held several posi- mutually beneficial relation- the value of confrontation than resist that change, Hen- tions inside and outside of ship. and dissolves the confidence derson embraced this newest the government of Sudan. Yes, we have oil, but we born of partial victory by phase, deciding that his work America has always had also have great agricultural which new efforts are pow- at with the coalition had a special place in my heart. opportunities, as well. We ered.” – Dr. Martin Luther reached its highest level and Let me state clearly, that have some of the most fertile King, Jr., American Civil concluded that, “it’s at that without the help and support land anywhere in the world. FILE PHOTO point that I think it is best to Rights Activist, “Where Do Marc Morial of the United States and Earlier this year, our We Go From Here: Chaos or step aside and to promote especially former president, finance minister pledged to Community?” June 1, 1967 phase in the struggle of constructive change.” George W. Bush, there double oil production to As he prepared to step African Americans to attain Today, while progress would be no independent nearly 300,000 barrels per down as President and CEO basic civil rights-considering has been made, we find our- South Sudan today. day. We also have some of of the Leadership Confer- the effectiveness of the ideol- selves fighting for much of South Sudan split from Bona Malwal is an academ- the most fertile, pristine, vir- ence on Civil and Human ogy, its tactics, and its ability what Dr. King fought during ic visitor at St. Antony’s Col- Sudan and became a sover- gin land in the world. Rights, it is likely Wade Hen- to shape, mark and transform his time, and we face the roll- lege of the University of eign nation on July 9, 2011. We can also be a staunch the movement for civil rights. Oxford, United Kingdom. derson pondered the same back of many hard-fought- We are a proud people and ally to the U.S. in the global question that Dr. Martin At the age of 15, Hender- for reforms and legislation, have much to contribute to have to come up with a "dif- fight against terrorism. We Luther King, Jr., did 50 years son attended the March on but to his credit, Henderson the global community. ferent plan" for South Sudan are neighbors of Kenya and earlier as he sat alone in a Washington for Jobs and built a well-earned legacy My president, Salva Kiir our young country's feuding Ethiopia. We are also a secluded rental house in Freedom where Dr. King and simultaneously forged a Mayardit, fought for many leaders failed to meet the majority Christian nation. Ocho Rios, Jamaica - the famously delivered his “I path for the Leadership Con- decades in the bush to help August 17 deadline for a So, what are our priori- question that would become Have a Dream Speech.” For- ference and the next genera- bring about our independ- peace deal. President Kiir ties relative to re-engaging the title of his final book: tunately, Henderson’s pas- tion of advocates to lead and ence. later signed the peace deal, with the American people Where do we go from here? sion for social justice did not succeed. The coalition will Whatever you think even though he had reserva- and the Trump Administra- Both men are part of the stay on the mall of the Lin- now be directed by Vanita about Salva Kiir Mayardit, tions. tion? long, unfinished narrative of coln Memorial. Before tak- Gupta, the first woman and he is our president and our “President Obama and The first priority would our nation's struggle for ing the helm of the Leader- first child of immigrants to people put him in office. The regional leaders threatened be for the U.S. to restore eco- equality for all its citizens. ship Conference for nearly head the organization. A South Sudanese never quite recently to expand interna- nomic assistance to South And at critical points in our 21 years, Henderson was the long-time civil rights litigator understood why President tional sanctions and impose Sudan, so that we can history, both reached a period Washington Bureau director and former head of the Barack Obama openly an arms embargo if the rival address the immediate issue in their work as activists and of the NAACP, directing the Obama administration’s Jus- talked about circumventing factions did not sign a peace of lack of food for our peo- advocates that called for con- civil rights organization’s tice Department’s Civil the will of people, by com- deal,” The New York Times ple. With the rainy season templation of the future of government affairs and Rights Division, Gupta is ing up with a “different plan” reported. having started, food access our country and its continu- national legislative program confident in her belief that, for the future of the fledgling I was thrilled to see the has become even more diffi- ing fight for civil and human and he worked as the associ- “this organization is perfectly nation. political change in the U.S. cult. Our people count on the rights. ate director of the Washing- situated to address the cur- In 2015, Voice ofAmerica with the election of Donald generosity of the American In his book, Dr. King ton office of the ACLU. rent assault on civil rights reported that Obama contem- Trump. Republicans have people in this regard. reflected on economic and Under his direction, Hen- that we are seeing today.” plated moving forward “with always been good to the con- It is my sincere hope that social reform that would ben- derson grew the Leadership As a member of the a different plan,” because he tinent of Africa and especial- American foreign policy efit allAmericans, and specif- Conference’s number of Leadership Conference, the thought that our leaders were ly to South Sudan. under President Donald ically looked at the state of member organizations from National Urban League firm- “incapable of creating” a last- We are hoping to have Trump will return to the old racial equality for African 170 to 200, including its first ly believes the coalition has ing peace. Obama and the much better relations with United States policy of sup- Americans at the very infan- Muslim and Sikh civil rights been entrusted to capable and United Nations tried to the Trump Administration port in friendship, coupled cy of the civil rights move- groups, and he led the coali- intelligent hands and we look enforce a strict August 17 than we had with the Obama with respect for the sover- ment following the passage tion through the passage of forward to standing shoul- deadline for signing the peace Administration. We have a eignty of states. of the Civil Rights Act of every major civil rights law der-to-shoulder with the deal that year. lot to offer the Trump admin- The government of 1964 and the Voting Rights in the past 20 years, includ- Leadership Conference on The New York Times istration and the American South Sudan, under Presi- Act of 1965. He also reflect- ing reauthorizing the Voting the frontlines as we all work also reported that Obama people. dent Salva Kiir Mayardit and ed on Black nationalism, Rights Act, the Lilly Ledbet- together to protect our said that the world might We want America to {See MALWAL on A-8} which appeared to be the next ter Fair Pay Act and the Fair progress. A-8THURSDAY, LOS JUNE ANGELES 22, 2017 SENTINEL OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013

{continued from Pg. A1} up spending a lot of time in Patterson Compton,” said Patterson. other aspects that made employees and Patterson’s “I’ve spoken at career days Patterson want to join Gro- main goal when hiring is and it feels really good talk- cery Outlet. When it comes to make sure that her em- ing to the kids and showing to investments, according ployees have a good at- them that I grew up here to Patterson, they are will- titude. Patterson leads by too.” ing to contribute. They are example, bringing a great Grocery Outlet is all more concerned with their attitude to work and doing about customers saving owners having experience all that she can to help her money. There is a bunch of than having all of the mon- employees. noise and celebration when ey to start up. Grocery Out- “I’m not one of those a customer saves. Patter- let also gives Patterson the owners that dictates things. son’s favorite moments are opportunity to employ and I mop the floor, I do car seeing customers in shock work with her family. runs,” said Patterson. “I’m of the discounts and prices. “They really care. A very hands on with my “I would encourage lot of other companies are team and there’s nothing everyone to go visit your primarily about money and that I would ask them to do nearest Grocery Outlet and profit. They lose the people that I wouldn’t do myself.” it will become part of your portion of the business and Patterson gives back shopping routine,” said Pat- that’s the main purpose of through the Magic John- terson. “The prices of our Grocery Outlet. You’re able son Foundation by helping organic groceries are much to work with your family,” with fundraisers for differ- cheaper than most grocery said Patterson. “I have my ent schools in Compton. stores. The major Ameri- cousins working here with She has also partnered with can brands are also 40 to 60 me, my brother, my niece El Camino Compton Cen- percent cheaper. You can and nephew. That’s really ter by helping them launch come here and get quality encouraging and with most a low-cost food pantry to food for great prices.” companies, you’re not al- help college students. Grocery Outlet Comp- lowed to do that.” “I’m definitely involved ton is located at 2175 W Before Patterson took in the community. That’s Rosecrans Ave. and is open ownership of the store, important to me because from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every there were about nine em- I lived in Lynwood, right day. COURTESY PHOTO ployees. Now there are 25 next to Compton, so I grew Grocery Outlet Owner Kia Patterson

Yanez ever saw it. They Justice {continued from Pg. A-1} argued that the officer over- reacted and that Castile was not a threat. Juror Dennis Ploussard said the jury was split 10-2 early this week in favor of acquittal. They spent a lot of time dissecting the “cul- pable negligence” require- ment for conviction, and the last two holdouts even- tually agreed Friday on ac- quittal. He declined to say whether he thought Yanez acted appropriately, but said the jury sympathizes AP PHOTO with the Castile family. Outside the courthouse, Valerie Castile said Yanez got away with “murder,” noting “We struggled with it. that her son was wearing a seatbelt and in a car with his girlfriend and her then-4- I struggled with it. It was year-old daughter when he was shot. very, very hard,” Ploussard said, adding that he thought FILE PHOTO the jury delivered the right tencing guidelines suggest situation escalated quick- a gun and that Castile ig- Philando Castile verdict. around four years is more ly, with Yanez shooting nored his commands to He would not identify likely. He also faced two Castile just seconds after stop pulling it out of his the two early holdouts, but lesser counts of endanger- Castile volunteered, “Sir, I pocket. His voice choked was read. She and other mands not to do so. The said they were not the jury’s ing Castile’s girlfriend and have to tell you, I do have a with emotion as he talked family members imme- defense also argued Cas- only two black members. her then-4-year-old daugh- firearm on me.” Five of the of being “scared to death” diately tried to leave the tile was high on marijuana The rest of the jurors were ter for firing his gun into officer’s seven shots struck and thinking of his wife and courtroom, and did so af- and said that affected his white. None was Latino. the car near them. Castile. Witnesses testified baby daughter in the split- ter security officers briefly actions. Castile’s shooting was Yanez testified that that the gun was in a pocket second before he fired. barred the way. Yanez stared ahead among a string of killings of he stopped Castile in the of Castile’s shorts when Prosecutors argued that Outside the courthouse, with no reaction as the ver- Blacks by police around the St. Paul suburb of Falcon paramedics removed him Yanez could have taken Valerie Castile said Yanez dict was read. Afterward, U.S., and the livestreaming Heights because he thought from his vehicle. lesser steps, such as ask- got away with “murder,” one of his attorneys, Tom of its aftermath by Cas- the 32-year-old elementary Prosecutors called sev- ing to see Castile’s hands or noting that her son was Kelly, said the defense was tile’s girlfriend, Diamond school cafeteria worker eral witnesses to try to asking where the gun was. wearing a seatbelt and in a “satisfied.” Reynolds, attracted even looked like one of two men show that Yanez never saw After Castile told the offi- car with his girlfriend and “We were confident in more attention. The public who had robbed a nearby the gun and acted reckless- cer he had the gun, Yanez her then-4-year-old daugh- our client. We felt all along outcry included protests in convenience store a few ly and unreasonably. But told Castile, “OK, don’t ter when he was shot. his conduct was justified. Minnesota that shut down days earlier. Castile’s car defense attorneys called reach for it then,” and, “I will continue to say However that doesn’t take highways and surrounded had a faulty brake light, their own witnesses to back “Don’t pull it out.” murder,” she said. “I am so away from the tragedy of the governor’s mansion. giving the 29-year-old offi- up Yanez’s claim that he On the squad-car video, very, very, very ... disap- the event,” Kelly said. Castile’s family claimed cer a legally sufficient pre- saw Castile pulling the gun Castile can be heard say- pointed in the system here Despite the acquit- he was profiled because of text for pulling him over, and that Yanez was right to ing, “I’m not pulling it in the state of Minnesota. tal, the city of St. An- his race, and the shooting several experts testified. shoot. out,” as Yanez opened fire. Nowhere in the world do thony quickly announced renewed concerns about Squad-car video played After shooting Cas- Prosecutors said Castile’s you die from being honest it would dismiss Yanez, how police officers interact for the jury shows a wide tile, Yanez is heard on the last words were, “I wasn’t and telling the truth.” saying the public “will be with minorities. Minne- view of the traffic stop and squad-car video telling a reaching for it.” “He didn’t deserve to best served” if he leaves sota Democratic Gov. Mark the shooting, with the cam- supervisor that he didn’t Reynolds testified that die the way he did,” Phi- the force. The city’s state- Dayton also weighed in, era pointed toward Cas- know where Castile’s gun she began recording the lando Castile’s sister, Ally- ment said they would of- saying he did not think the tile’s car. While it captures was, then that he told Cas- shooting’s aftermath be- sza, said, through tears. “I fer a voluntary separation shooting would have hap- what was said between the tile to get his hand off it. cause she feared for her life will never have faith in the agreement. pened if Castile had been two men and shows Yanez Yanez testified, “What I and wanted to make sure system.” Prosecutors declined to white. firing into the vehicle, it meant by that was I didn’t the truth was known. De- Yanez, who is Latino, comment. Yanez was charged with does not show what hap- know where the gun was fense attorneys pointed to testified that Castile was Castile had a permit for second-degree manslaugh- pened inside the car or what up until I saw it in his right inconsistencies in several pulling his gun out of his the weapon, and prosecu- ter, punishable by up to 10 Yanez might have seen. thigh area.” of her statements. pocket despite his com- tors questioned whether years in prison, though sen- The video shows the He said he clearly saw

{continued from Pg. A-7} Malwal yet restored peace to their dialogue, involving a di- peace for their people. holding the threat of regime First Vice President outside world under the ex- country, but they are trying verse group of community It is my sincere hope, change over our heads. Taban Deng Gai are doing treme pressure of President very hard. They are enlist- activists. Our president and that the Trump Administra- Bona Malwal is an aca- their best to implement the Obama. The president of ing the involvement of their first vice president need tion will give support for demic visitor at St. Anto- peace agreement that was South Sudan and the first entire population. Our lead- sympathy, encouragement these new peace efforts in ny’s College, University of imposed on them by the vice president have not ers have initiated a national and support, to achieve South Sudan, rather than Oxford, United Kingdom

Juneteeth {continued from Pg. A1} volving. We’re going back She continued, “The crimination, referring the From traffic stops and job down to 1969. What is it question should be what are criminal justice system and interviews to classrooms, when the Philando Castile of two counts of intention- going to take?” we doing with the freedom fighting gentrification, “ courtrooms, and voting verdict was released. Last al discharge of firearm that In light of the Castile that we have? Each gen- she said. booths, the poison of dis- year, Officer Jeronimo endangers safety. verdict, along with the na- eration since the 60s has During the remainder of crimination keeps our Yanez shot and killed Cas- Valerie Castile, mother tional killings of Blacks benefited from the previ- the Juneteenth celebration, country’s promise out of tile during a traffic stop. of Philando Castile, had during the anniversary of ous generation’s fight for celebrities, advocates, and reach for too many Ameri- Castile’s girlfriend broad- this to say in regards to the Juneteenth, the Sentinel civil rights. My generation political leaders released cans,” read the statement. casted the aftermath of verdict: spoke with media com- never knew about drinking statements and social me- the shooting on Facebook “Because nowhere in mentator Jasmyne Cannick from separate water foun- dia posts commemorating “So as we celebrate how Live and the video went the world do you die from to hear her thoughts on the tains, attending segregated the historical anniversary. far our nation has come on viral catching the attention being honest and telling holiday. schools or Jim Crow. But DNC chair Tom Perez the road toward full equal- of Black America. Soon the truth,” she said “I don’t personally cel- what have we done for the and DNC Black Caucus ity, we must also recommit after the #justiceforcastile “The system continues ebrate Juneteenth but I do generations behind us?” chair Virgie M. Rollins ourselves to combatting the began trending on various to fail Black people,” she acknowledge the day an- “I think that with our believe America has made relics of injustice that re- social media sites. explained. “My son loved nually. Technically and le- freedom comes a respon- progress yet the “journey main. We must continue to On Friday, June 16, this city and this city killed gally - yes we are free. But sibility to continue fight- towards racial equality” is expand opportunity and en- the jury found Minnesota my son and the murderer at the same time, we are the ing for social justice on not complete. sure equality for all Ameri- police officer Yanez not gets away! Are you kid- most likely to be incarcer- all fronts. Today’s fight “More than a century cans – no matter the color guilty of second-degree ding me right now?” ated, receive the death pen- isn’t about segregated wa- and a half later, the echoes of their skin. And we must manslaughter. Officer “We’re not evolving as alty, be unemployed and I ter fountains and schools, of slavery still reverber- carry on the struggle to Yanez was also acquitted a civilization, we’re de- could go on,” she said. It’s about employment dis- ate throughout our society. form a more perfect union.” THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9

By Lauren Victoria Burke ThinkProgress.org also NNPA Newswire Contributor reported that, “Charlottes- ville Mayor Mike Signer U.S. Park Police con- condemned the rally and firmed that another noose its attendees.” was found on the National On May 26, in Portland, Mall, last week, according Oregon, a man named Jer- to ABC News. emy Christian hurled anti- Late last month, a por- Muslim vitriol on a subway tion of the Smithsonian’s train at two young women, National Museum of Af- then murdered two men rican American History who intervened, Taliesin and Culture (NMAAHC) Namkai-Meche, 23, and in Washington, D.C., was Ricky Best, 53, and injured closed for nearly three a third, Micah Fletcher. hours after a noose was On May 20, Richard found in a gallery, officials Collins, 23 year-old sec- said. ond lieutenant in the Army, The museum, on the was stabbed to death by National Mall near the University of Maryland White House, reopened student Sean Urbanski, fully later that day, after 22, as Collins waited with police deemed the area friends for a ride. Lt. Col- “safe and secure,” accord- lins was about to graduate ing to an internal memo from Bowie State Univer- provided to ABC News by sity on May 23. The FBI is the Smithsonian. FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA investigating the murder as Tourists found a noose in the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s exhibit on segregation. In an article posted to a possible hate crime and it the Smithsonian’s, museum has already been reported officials said that the noose Maryland, on the campus noose in the museum’s ex- close to the Black History The imagery is deeply of- that Urbanski was a mem- is a reminder of “America’s of Duke University, at a hibit on segregation. museum. fensive and everyone in our ber of an “alt-right” group dark history with lynch- fraternity house on Univer- The incident at In an email to museum school community should on Facebook. ing” and referred to similar sity of Maryland’s campus, NMAAHC occurred af- staffers, Lonnie Bunch, the be appalled,” said Principal On the eve of the NBA incidents of noose sight- at a middle school in Mary- ter a noose was found on director of NMAAHC, said Malik Bazzell, as reported Finals, Cleveland Cava- ings around the country in- land and at a high school in May 26 hanging from a that the incident is a painful by a Raleigh TV station. liers star LeBron James’ cluding at a school in Mis- Lakewood, California. tree outside the Hirshhorn reminder of the challenges During a rally at the a Los Angeles home was souri, a construction site in Tourists found the Museum, which is located that African Americans park named after Confeder- vandalized; the “N-word” continue to face. ate Civil War General Rob- was written with spray “The noose has long ert E. Lee Charlottesville, paint on his house. represented a deplorable Va., on May 13, partici- “Just shows that rac- act of cowardice and de- pants with torches chanted ism will always be a part of pravity—a symbol of ex- “Russia is our friend” and the world, part of America. treme violence for African- “you shall not erase us.” Hate in America, especial- Americans,” said Bunch. According to Think- ly for African-Americans, On May 30, at Wake- Progress.org, the rally is living every day. It is field High School in Ra- was in response to “the hidden most days. It is leigh, N.C. a Black doll state’s decision to sell off alive every single day,” with a noose around its a statue of treasonous gen- James told reporters. “No neck was suspended out- eral Robert E. Lee, who led matter how much money side of a window. the Confederate Army of you have, how famous you “Let me be clear: This Northern Virginia against are, how much people ad- was an offensive act that the United States during mire you, being Black in has no place in our school. the Civil War.” America is tough.”

AP PHOTO/DAVID GOLDMAN, FILE PHOTO COLLAGE BY BRIAN W. CARTER/L.A. SENTINEL Former President Barack Obama (top) and Vice President Mike Pence (bottom).

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar tion of the other major Next year areas of Associated Press coverage arm of Obama’s Washington state, Ohio and law, a Medicaid expansion Missouri face having no The Trump administra- estimated to cover 12 mil- participating carrier, unless tion is leaving out half the lion low-income people other insurers step in. More equation when it argues this year. More would be states could find them- President Barack Obama’s covered, but 19 states have selves in that predicament. health care law is in a refused the expansion be- In other states, officials say “death spiral.” cause of opposition from the markets are working Vice President Mike Republicans. reasonably well. Pence offered accurate but Together, the Medicaid Pence is not alone in only partial statistics when expansion and subsidized the administration in em- he made that case Tuesday private health insurance phasizing the underperfor- in remarks to federal health have reduced the number of mance of the subsidized employees. uninsured by about 20 mil- markets while glossing “Back when Obam- lion people, bringing the over how the Medicaid acare was first passed, just uninsured rate to a historic expansion has contributed over seven years ago, the low of about 9 percent, ac- to the decline in the unin- Congressional Budget Of- cording to the government. sured. fice estimated that 23 mil- Republican legisla- The administration lion Americans would be tion that’s before Congress shares some of the blame covered by now,” Pence would phase out enhanced for the market turmoil. In- told Health and Human federal financing for Med- surers have complained Services Department icaid expansion and trim that the failure of the White workers. “That’s the blue subsidies for private insur- House to send a clear sig- line on the far left,” he ance. Progress reducing the nal on the future of $7 bil- added, referring to a chart. number of uninsured could lion in subsidies is driving “It quickly became appar- be lost. up premiums and under- ent that this was farfetched To be sure, subsidized mining confidence. Those — to put it mildly.” private insurance markets cost-sharing subsidies help True, only 10.3 mil- like HealthCare.gov have insurers reduce deductibles lion people are enrolled serious problems in many and copayments for people this year in the subsidized states. Premiums have gone of modest incomes. health insurance markets, up sharply and some major If Obamacare ultimate- not the 23 million project- insurers have pulled out. ly goes into a death spiral, ed by the budget office for About one-third of U.S. the Trump administration’s 2017. counties currently have dismissive approach will But Pence — and the only one insurer in the sub- be seen by many as part of chart — omitted any men- sidized markets. the reason. A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

By Janice Morse have discovered more Associated Press than $2,620 cash in the car along with 200 grams of Jurors began delibera- marijuana - enough to jus- tions Monday in the mur- tify a felony charge. der retrial of a white Uni- Tensing took the stand versity of Cincinnati police in his own defense, tearing officer who fatally shot an up Friday as he insisted he unarmed black motorist af- wanted to “stop the threat’’ ter pulling him over for a of being killed. He also tes- missing front license plate. tified in his first trial. The nine whites and The case is among a three blacks on the jury number across the United heard testimony from more States in recent years that than 20 witnesses and saw have increased debate more than 100 pieces of CARA OWSLEY/THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER VIA AP, POOL about race and policing. evidence presented in Ray Ray Tensing, the former In another, a Minnesota Tensing’s trial on murder CARA OWSLEY/THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER VIA AP, POOL University of Cincinnati police officer was acquit- and voluntary manslaugh- Audrey DuBose, second from left, the mother of Sam DuBose, an unarmed black mo- police officer, testifies ted Friday of manslaugh- ter charges in the July 2015 torist fatally shot during a July 2015 traffic stop, and her daughters Terina Allen, sec- on Friday, June 16, 2017, ter in the fatal shooting of death of Sam DuBose. ond from right, and Cleshawn DuBose, right, listen to proceedings during Ray Tensing’s at the Hamilton County Philando Castile, a black A jury of 10 whites and retrial on Friday, June 9, 2017, in the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati.. Courthouse in Cincinnati. motorist who had just in- two blacks hung on those formed the officer that he charges in November after peatedly used “buzzwords’’ ``sudden fit of rage or pas- Jurors are unaware that to DuBose’s actions, too. was carrying a gun. some 25 hours of delibera- to try to justify the shooting sion.’’ Tieger said that it prosecutors sought an even He argued that DuBose Officer Jeronimo tions. because he had been taught was a “slam-dunk’’ man- lower charge; Judge Leslie caused the situation to Yanez, who is Latino, Much of the trial fo- that the law says officers slaughter case and that the Ghiz denied that request turn deadly. He suggested testified that Castile was cused on a three-minute are justified in using deadly lesser charge is offered to last week. DuBose was determined pulling his gun out of his segment of Tensing’s body force if they fear they are in prevent a “miscarriage of Mathews countered that to get away because Du- pocket despite commands camera video and dueling danger of death or serious justice.’’ jurors should pay attention Bose knew police would not to. interpretations of what it physical harm. shows. Mathews, in his sum- Tensing, 27, and at- mation, said prosecution torney Stewart Mathews experts failed to consider maintain that DuBose Tensing’s words on the au- stepped on the accelerator diotape that accompanies and the vehicle was mov- the video. “Why would ing. Tensing said his arm anybody yell, ‘Stop, stop!’ was trapped and he feared at a car that wasn’t mov- DuBose, 43, would use his ing?’’ Mathews asked. car to kill him. Mathews Mathews said question- said he acted reasonably in ing his actions are “20/20 trying to “stop the threat.’’ hindsight.’’ Prosecutor Stacey De- Prosecutor Seth Tieger Graffenreid showed frame told jurors there was suffi- after frame of video in her cient evidence to prove that closing argument Monday Tensing committed murder morning, asserting that·the and purposely killed Du- car wasn’t moving until Bose without justification. about one second before Tieger also said that if Tensing fired the fatal shot. they can’t agree on murder, Tensing wasn’t in reason- there is at least enough evi- able fear of his life when he dence to prove the lesser CARA OWSLEY/THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER VIA AP, POOL Hamilton County assistant prosecutor Stacey DeGraffenreid cross-examines forensic video analyst expert Scott Rod- made the decision to shoot charge, which alleges that er during Raymond Tensing’s retrial Thursday, June 15, 2017, at the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati. DuBose, she told jurors. DuBose provoked Tens- She said Tensing re- ing into shooting him in a

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Therefore, effective June 29, nal case, I can confidently said she fired the fatal shot by being blameless for said Tulsa County sheriff’s 2017 5:00p.m We will no longer accept applications for residency for the say that Officer Shelby’s when Crutcher appeared Mr. Crutcher’s death,’’ the deputies were attempting to following property: actions will be justified,’’ to reach inside his stalled foreman wrote. The jurors pick up 29-year-old Joshua

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CHARLENE MUHAMMAD/L.A. SENTINEL Families participate in opening ceremony and review workbook for future toolkit during Families United 4 Justice gathering at Wayne State University June 15. Families United 4 Justice Gather in Detroit By Charlene Muhammad Workshops focused FU4J’s first gathering was video of when then BART and traveled to L.A. to be attorney Benjamin Crump Contributing Writer on issues including racial really profound, he stated. Officer Johannes Mehserle with their family during after seeing dash cam video justice, addressing shock, “It created in me the shot his nephew, he shared. the Mehserle trial. “That’s of the May 8, 2013 incident People from across the obtaining legal assistance, desire to make sure that “When I came to, I was another thing we’ve got to in Deland, FLA. country convened the first conducting personal inves- we all were connected in so angry! It was that reck- remember and acknowl- Andrew Joseph, Jr. and gathering of Families Unit- tigations, and how to deal some kind of away across less anger, where I wanted edge and expose. These his wife, Deanna’s son was ed 4 Justice at Wayne State with media. the United States,” Johnson to do something to strike are murders. These are not killed Feb. 7, 2014, after he University. Part of their goal was continued. them, like take Mehserle justifiable killings. These and about 100 teens were They held the June to build the foundation of a He’s particularly eager out. And I thank God for are innocent, unarmed peo- ejected from the Florida 15 event as part of Allied toolkit through the knowl- to develop the toolkit, es- reminding me of that bless- ple, who are being gunned State Fair in Tampa re- Media’s 19th Annual Con- edge, wisdom, and experi- pecially for others yet to ing, so for all of us, it’s down by the people who portedly after a stampede ference to build power to ence of families affected come into their unenviable important if our spirit is are supposed to be protect- rushed through. achieve justice and repa- by police violence. They family unexpectedly, he touched with someone that ing us,” Heyward stated. Law enforcement didn’t rations for all victims and want to help others avoid said. we love, that we reach out Civil Rights Attorneys allow the 14-year-old to families affected by police what they’ve experienced, “All of you know, when to them, and we connect Angel Harris and Adante call his parents, nor did violence. and inform people on how it initially happens, what with them, because we nev- Pointer gave the families they call, the Josephs said. Key organizers were to best advocate for them- kind of confused state we er know the hour, time, or legal guidance, which in- Andrew, III. was struck by police reform advocates selves. go in, like myself. I was minute that it may happen,” cluded information on how an SUV and killed when he Cephus “Uncle Bobby” Johnson (uncle of Os- extremely angry, but some- Johnson stated. to change legal standards, tried to cross the interstate X Johnson of the Love car Grant, III.) represented how God revealed to me Nicholas Heyward, Sr. how, why, and when to call to return to the safety of the Not Blood Campaign in for families from the West the blessing I had the night represented for his son, for special prosecutors, and fair grounds. Oakland, Vanissa “Nissa” Coast. before Oscar was mur- Nicholas, Jr., and gave re- why having community “He was apprehended Chan of New York, Jas- “This is really emotion- dered, to text him, and tell marks on behalf of the East members on jury panels is by the Hillsborough Sher- mine Graves of New York, al for me, for all of you all him that I loved him. God Coast families. He said important. iffs Department. They Allen Kwabena Frimpong to be here, under one roof, loves him. God loves his Brooklyn, NY police killed The dozens who at- never charged him with of Movement Netlab and together,” said Johnson. family. An hour and a half his son, who was playing tended FU4J’s conference a crime,” said Joseph. Black Lives Matter in New Building his momen- later, he was murdered,” cops and robbers with a included Krystal Brown, “There’s no feeling in the York, and Yolanda McNair tum to raise awareness Johnson said. colored toy gun and other whose ex-husband Marlon world like having to go to of Protect Our Stolen Trea- about the fight against He collapsed and children on Sep. 27, 1994. was “executed in a veg- the graveyard to visit your sures (P.O.S.T.) in Detroit. police violence through passed out when he saw the He felt Johnson’s pain etable garden,” said family child,” he said.

By Lindsey Tanner tentional. among kids up to age 10 AP Medical Writer • Most deaths re- in this group, more than 40 sult from homicides and percent accidentally shot Shootings kill or injure suicides, while assaults themselves. at least 19 U.S. children caused most of the nonfatal The report notes that each day, with boys, teen- injuries. unintentional shooting agers and blacks most at • The annual death rate deaths may be significantly risk, according to a gov- is nearly 2 out of 100,000 underreported, which was ernment study that paints a children - the rate is double highlighted in a report by bleak portrait of persistent for blacks - while nonfatal The Associated Press and violence. gunshot wounds injure al- USA Today Network. The analysis of 2002- most 8 out of 100,000 kids The news organiza- 14 U.S. data is billed as each year. tions found during the first the most comprehensive • Suicides increased six months of 2016, mi- study on the topic. While it from 2007-14, from 325 nors died from accidental CHARLENE MUHAMMAD/L.A. SENTINEL mostly confirms previously to 532. The suicide rate shootings - at their own Mothers of loved ones killed in police violence share best practices and pitfalls in their released information, it increased 60 percent over hands, or at the hands of quests for justice during Families United 4 Justice gathering at Wayne State University underscores why research- those years to 1.6 per other children or adults - at on June 15. ers view gun violence as a 100,000. One-third of a pace of one every other public health crisis. these kids were depressed day, far more than limited federal statistics indicate. Congress has prohib- ited the CDC from using federal money to advo- cate or promote gun con- trol. CDC spokeswoman Courtney Lenard said the congressional directive “does not prohibit CDC from conducting public health research into gun violence’’ and the agency continues to do so. “Public health research is fundamental for under- JEFFERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT VIA AP, FILE standing the problem and This March 29, 2015, file photo provided by the- Jef developing scientifically ferson Police Department shows a gun involved in the sound solutions,’’ said the accidental shooting of a 3-year-old in Jefferson, Ga. study’s lead author, Kath- Shootings kill or injure at least 19 U.S. children each erine Fowler of the CDC. day, with boys, teenagers and blacks most at risk. An accompanying edi- torial in the journal said The report from the and most had experienced it’s “both reasonable and Centers for Disease Control a recent crisis, including wise’’ for doctors to talk and Prevention involves relationship breakups and about firearms safety with children and teens through problems at school. parents, particularly those age 17. It was compiled by • Homicides fell from who keep guns at home. analyzing death certificates 2007-14, from 1,038 to “It may help to remind and emergency room re- 699, the rate dropping by ourselves and our parents ports. 36 percent to less than 1 that our message on safe Among the findings per 100,000. gun storage in homes with published Monday in the • Most unintentional children is similar to that of journal Pediatrics: deaths resulted from play- gun rights and sport shoot- • The yearly toll is near- ing with guns and uninten- ing groups,’’ wrote Dr. El- ly 1,300 deaths and almost tionally pulling the trigger. iot Nelson of University of 6,000 nonfatal gunshot • Most victims were Vermont Children’s Hospi- wounds -most of them in- bystanders although tal. A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

By Jesse J. Holland Associated Press

Gerry Martin isn’t sure he will ever tell a police of- ficer during a traffic stop that he has a concealed- weapon permit - and pos- sibly a weapon - on him. The acquittal of a Min- nesota officer in the death of a licensed gun owner who volunteered that he had a gun seconds before being fatally shot during a traffic stop adds to the wor- ries of African-American EVAN FROST/MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO VIA AP DAVID JOLES/STAR TRIBUNE VIA AP gun owners about how Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, points to the- skydur John Thompson, upper right, a friend and former co-worker of Philando they are treated by police ing a news conference outside the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Castile, talks Friday, June 16, 2017, outside the state Capitol in St. Paul, and society. Paul, Minn., on Friday, June 16, 2017. A Minnesota police officer was Minn., about the loss of his friend and the police officer who was cleared Acknowledging that cleared Friday in the fatal shooting of her son. Friday in Castile’s fatal shooting last year. they have a weapon, they said, can open them up to On the squad-car video, and in a car with his girl- that Second Amendment plained that he couldn’t facing jail time. violence from police, who Castile can be heard say- friend and her then-4-year- rights apply to black gun breathe on video captured South Carolina officer can then claim they feared ing, “I’m not pulling it old daughter when he was owners as much as anyone by onlookers. A grand jury Michael Slager, who is for their lives simply be- out,’’ as Yanez opened fire. shot. else. declined to indict that offi- white, shot black motorist cause of the presence of a Prosecutors said Castile’s “I am so very, very, Like several simi- cer or any others involved Walter Scott in the back as gun, even a legal one. last words were, “I wasn’t very ... disappointed in the lar cases, Castile’s death in the arrest. he fled from a traffic stop. “As soon as you say, reaching for it.’’ system here in the state of was shared worldwide Tamir Rice, a 12-year- Slager pleaded guilty in ‘I’m a concealed carry The verdict “tells Af- Minnesota,’’ Valerie Cas- on social media. His girl- old boy with a pellet gun May to a federal charge holder. This is my li- rican-Americans across tile said. friend, Diamond Reynolds, tucked into his waistband, of violating Scott’s civil cense,’ they automatically the country that they can Licensed gun owner livestreamed the aftermath was fatally shot by a white rights, and a judge will de- are reaching for their gun be killed by police offi- and open-carry advocate of the shooting on Face- Cleveland police officer in termine his sentence, which thinking you’re going to cers with impunity, even Rick Ector of Detroit said book because, she said, she November 2014. could range from probation draw your gun on them, when they are following stereotypes can cloud the wanted to make sure the But a grand jury de- to life in prison without pa- once again not realizing the law,’’ said Rep. Ced- minds of some officers truth was known. clined to indict patrol- role. you’re a good guy,’’ said ric Richmond, a Louisiana when dealing with black But videos of black man Timothy Loehmann, Scott’s shooting in Martin, who lives in Glen- Democrat who is chairman gun owners. Officers may people dying at the hands who fired the fatal shot, April 2015 was captured side, Pennsylvania. of the Congressional Black have had previous encoun- of police have led to few or training officer Frank on cellphone video seen Philando Castile was Caucus. ters with people carrying convictions. Garmback. The city settled worldwide. It contradicted fatally shot by the officer The verdict also tells guns illegally - especially “I’m sure people of Rice’s family’s lawsuit for Slager’s original statement July 6 in a St. Paul suburb blacks that “the Second young black men. And that color are going to say, and $6 million. that Scott had attempted to seconds after he told the Amendment does not apply experience can carry over, rightfully so, what is the Michael Brown, an un- grab his Taser. officer he was armed. Of- to them’’ because Castile Ector said. burden of proof for an of- armed 18-year-old, was fa- “This was a clear-cut ficer Jeronimo Yanez, who “was honest with the offi- Once they find out that ficer to be’’ convicted? tally shot by a white officer, case of unnecessary, fa- is Latino, was acquitted cer about having a weapon a black American has a asked Dwayne Crawford, Darren Wilson, in August tal police violence,’’ said Friday of manslaughter and in the car, and there is no gun permit, “they are not the executive director of 2014 in Ferguson, Mis- Rashad Robinson, execu- two lesser charges. evidence that he attempted necessarily going to relax, the National Organization souri. Their confrontation tive director of Color Of During the stop, Castile to or intended to use the but they now have an idea of Black Law Enforcement was not captured on video. Change. volunteered, “Sir, I have to weapon against the offi- about your character,’’ Ec- Executives. A grand jury declined “District attorneys tell you, I do have a firearm cer,’’ the Louisiana Demo- tor said. Eric Garner died in July to indict Wilson, and the around the country, from on me.’’ crat said. Phillip Smith, head of 2014 in New York City af- Justice Department opted Tulsa to Cleveland to now Yanez told Castile, Outside the courthouse, the National African Amer- ter a white officer placed against civil rights charges. St. Paul, must be held ac- “OK, don’t reach for it Castile’s mother said Yanez ican Gun Association, said him in a chokehold during Wilson later resigned. countable for their failures then’’ and “Don’t pull it got away with murder. Her police need additional an arrest for selling loose Only one police officer to secure justice for victims out.’’ son was wearing a seatbelt training to remind them cigarettes. Garner com- in recent publicized cases is of police violence.’’

By Ivan Moreno Associated Press

Bodycam video from a former Milwaukee police officer on trial for killing a black man shows the offi- cer yelling “stop reaching” even as the man was not moving on the ground. The details emerged June 15 as jurors saw the video from the body cam-

era of Dominique Heag- MICHAEL SEARS/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL-SENTINEL VIA AP, POOL gan-Brown, who is charged Milwaukee police officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown with first-degree reckless sits in court during his trail in Milwaukee on Wednes- homicide for the Aug. 13 day, June 14, 2017, in Milwaukee. Heaggan-Brown is death of Sylville Smith, 23. charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the death It was the first time the of 23-year-old Sylville Smith. public has seen the shoot- ing from Heaggan-Brown’s ning after him. He puts his Moments later, he vantage point and his reac- gun back in his holster as checks to see if he’s still tion immediately after. Smith, who is holding a alive. The shooting sparked gun, turns into a path be- “Hey man, you still two nights of riots in tween two houses. there?” he said, before the predominantly black Smith slips and falls touching Smith’s neck to neighborhood where it near a fence and reaches check for a pulse. happened. for the gun he had dropped. After pumping Smith’s But the case differs When the video is chest with his hands a few from other police shoot- slowed frame by frame, times, Heaggan-Brown ings that have given rise to Smith is seen holding the looks down at his hands a national debate over how gun by the barrel to throw and notices blood and asks officers interact with Afri- it over the fence. for gloves. can Americans. Heaggan- For more news videos Heaggan-Brown, 25, Brown is also black and he visit Yahoo View, available faces up to 60 years in pris- grew up in the same neigh- on iOS and Android. on if convicted of killing borhood where the shoot- The two shots by Heag- Smith, but he’s already lost ing occurred. gan-Brown came within his job. Jurors at Heaggan- two seconds of each other, He was fired in October Brown’s trial saw bodycam striking Smith once in his after being charged with video on Wednesday from right arm and then in the sexual assault in an unre- the vantage point of anoth- chest as he hits the ground. lated case. er officer on the scene. It took about 12 sec- Prosecutors say the sec- That video from the onds from the moment ond shot from Heaggan- other officer and Heaggan- Heaggan-Brown exited his Brown was unnecessary. Brown’s show how rapidly vehicle to the point where But Heaggan-Brown’s de- a routine traffic stop esca- he was standing over Smith fense attorneys say the of- lated. with his firearm pointed at ficer believed Smith was Immediately after step- his body, which was not still armed and feared for ping out of his patrol car, moving. his life. Heaggan-Brown’s camera As he stood over Smith They also say the for- shows Heaggan-Brown after shooting him, Heag- mer officer was forced to briefly pointing the gun gan-Brown yells at him to make split-second deci- at Smith as he begins run- “stop reaching.” sions. A-6THURSDAY, LOS JUNE ANGELES 22, 2017 SENTINEL NEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-13 9, 2014

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father’s legacy alive and well and, whereas Ray Charles’ Sheila Raye was recognized by the compilation of “Georgia On My Mind” was designated Georgia General Assembly’s House of as the official song of the state of Georgia. Representatives for helping to keep her Sheila married Michael “Tony” Steptoe in 2010 and father’s legacy alive and well has since become a devout Christian and, as a published author of her life story “Behind the Shades” she provided By Larry Buford obo/Ray Charles Family insight into her life and her path to God. She and husband developed the One Way Up Prison American Vocalist, Songwriter, and National Record- Ministry, where they use their life stories to encourage ing Academy Member, Sheila Raye Charles; the daugh- prison inmates that they too can change their lives. They ter of the music icon, the legendary Ray Charles and also spoke at many churches, service organizations, and Sandra Jean Betts has passed away after a gallant battle recovery programs. Together, Sheila and Tony founded with breast cancer. Sheila Raye was 53. “No More Chains”; a nonprofit organization that raises Sheila Raye has traveled across the United States and awareness and proceeds raised from these many world- abroad spreading her message of love and redemption wide events go to specific nonprofit organizations to aid while also keeping her legendary father’s memory alive in the fight of the growing epidemic of addiction, incar- through song, worship, and praise. ceration, and human trafficking. Having spent much of her life watching her famous Sheila Raye opened one of her prison speaking en- father, Sheila Raye embarked on her own music career gagements by stating: as an adult. Her debut album, Introducing Sheila Raye COURTESY PHOTO “I know some of you out there are thinking, ‘Oh, she’s Charles, was released in 2005. This R&B singles collec- Sheila Raye Charles Ray Charles’s daughter; what could she have possibly tion included traditional standards and a touching tribute been through?’ It is only by the grace of God that I’m not to her late father, “My Daddy.” sitting in that chair right now.” Sheila Raye rose above her own tragic life choices to that lodged her right eye into the back of her skull, taking Donations to continue her work at “No More Chains spring back with a message of hope for the world’s chil- her years to recover. Heroes 4 Humans” are being accepted at www.chainsr- dren with a strong and compelling message based on her Years later, Sheila Raye began to follow in her father’s gone.com own experience of what faith and belief in ‘God’ can do. footsteps, with her his help. Although she managed to tour Sheila Raye Charles-Steptoe and her husband recent- Sheila Raye took her life’s story out to the people who with bigger named artist’s, her career was unsuccessful. She ly relocated to Sarasota, Florida and is survived by her needed to hear her own trials most, spreading a legacy of struggled with daddy abandonment issues stemming from husband Michael Steptoe, her children, siblings, grand- her own of LOVE, HOPE, and FORGIVENESS. In her childhood and spent years trying to break free from his children and a host of nieces and nephews. testimonies, she revealed that her 20-year drug addiction shadow. Eventually, she ended up on crack. Sheila’s lowest The family invites the public to join in Sheila’s cel- resulted in three stints in federal prison on grand larceny points came just before her third prison stint, her mother ebration of life (2PM visitation; 3PM celebration): charges. She also revealed she had five children but lost had died and her dad was no longer returning her calls. Ohio: Saturday, June 24 at Alumni Multiplex Wilber- custody of all five of them because of her drug abuse and Sheila had been drug-free for more than 10 years and force University 1055 N. Bickett Rd. Wilberforce, OH that her drug use caused her son to be born prematurely, began singing again. She reconnected with most of her chil- Florida: Saturday, July 15 The Source Church 5412 weighing only 14 ounces at birth. dren and spent every moment she could with her grandchil- FL-64; Brandenton FL; 12 Noon, visitation; 1PM cel- Sheila Raye didn’t meet her father, Ray Charles un- dren. ebration til she was 14 and spoke of being sexually abused as a Sheila Raye was recognized by the Georgia General As- A celebration is planned for Los Angeles at a later child. Two years later she was in a serious car accident sembly’s House of Representatives for helping to keep her date. Everyone is welcome. THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JUNE ANGELES 22 , 2017 SENTINEL CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYLASENTINEL.NET A-14 9, 2014

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Effective Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars at the Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from ($1,000)). 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed S/ Rodney H Moore Jr, Owner File No. 2017 145821 (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 must be accompanied by the in the office of the County This statement was filed The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on June 2, 2017 and click on “New Construction Projects” Aritzia, 10250 Santa Monica does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with CNS-3023030# Blvd, Unit 1720, Los the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section Angeles, CA 90067, County Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name is 1725 Main Street, Santa The name and address of the of LA; Mailing Address: in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires Monica, CA 90401 court is (El nombre y dirección 118-611 Alexander Street, another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from CIVIL A copy of this Order to Show de la corte es): LOS ANGELES Vancouver, BC V6A 1E1 or common law (See Section in the residence address of the date on which it was filed Cause shall be published at SUPERIOR COURT, Stanley Canada 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. 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Effective the petition in the following The name, address, Registered owner(s): CNS-3023350# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change FOR CHANGE OF NAME Aritzia California, LLC, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Case No. BS169835 newspaper of general and telephone number Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the circulation, printed in this of plaintiff’s attorney, or 118-611 Alexander Street, must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Superior Court of California, Vancouver, BC Canada V6A County of Los Angeles county: Los Angeles Sentinel plaintiff without an attorney, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change Date: May 23 2017 is (El nombre, la dirección 1E1, Delaware NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement in the residence address of Petition of: Yousef Mohamad This business is conducted File No. 2017134261 Hasan Saleh for Change of GERALD ROSENBERG y el número de teléfono del does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Judge of the Superior Court abogado del demandante, by: a Limited Liability The following person(s) is the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name Name Company (are) doing business as: TO ALL INTERESTED 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 o del demandante que no Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed CNS-3018624# tiene abogado, es): Elise R. The registrant commenced No Brakes Los Angeles, in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective PERSONS: to transact business under Petitioner Yousef Mohamad LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Sanguinetti, Sanguinetti Law, 8760 S Broadway, Los another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 1970 Broadway, Suite 700, the fictitious business name Angeles, CA 90003, County or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Hasan Saleh filed a petition or names listed above on of LA with this court for a decree SUMMONS Oakland, CA 94612, (510) 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the (CITACION JUDICIAL) 629-4877 November 2007 Registered owner(s): Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. changing names as follows: I declare that all information Terry Wroten, 8760 S Yousef Mohamad Hasan CASE NUMBER (Número del DATE (Fecha): Aug 22 2014 Original The filing of this statement Caso): SHERRI R. CARTER, Clerk in this statement is true and Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/17 does not of itself authorize Saleh to Michael Joseph correct. (A registrant who 90003 Goodman BC555645 (Secretario), by Judi Lara, CNS-3023337# the use in this state of a declares as true any material This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The Court orders that all NOTICE TO DEFENDANT Deputy (Adjunto) Fictitious Business Name (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): (SEAL) matter pursuant to Section by: An Individual in violation of the rights of persons interested in this 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced matter appear before this BAO TRAN and DOES 1-50 STATEMENT OF DAMAGES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, inclusive, Professions code that the to transact business under NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section court at the hearing indicated (Personal Injury or registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name File No. 2017150354 below to show cause, if any, YOU ARE BEING SUED Wrongful Death) 14411 et seq., Business and BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ To: Bao Tran is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on The following person(s) is Professions Code). why the petition for change of punishable by a fine not to 05/2017 (are) doing business as: name should not be granted. DEMANDANDO EL Plaintiff: Arlene Lim seeks Original DEMANDANTE): ARLENE exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Seed Investment Group, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/17 Any person objecting to the damages in the above-entitled CNS-3020707# LIM action, as follows: ($1,000)). in this statement is true and 4541 So Mullen Ave, View name changes described S/ Jennifer Wong, Secretary correct. (A registrant who , County of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL above must file a written NOTICE! You have been 1. General damages Park, CA 90043 sued. The court may decide Aritzia California, LLC declares as true any material LA; Mailing Address: 4541 So objection that includes the AMOUNT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS against you without your Pain, suffering, and This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Mullen Ave, View Park, CA reasons for the objection at with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and 90043 NAME STATEMENT least two court days before being heard unless you inconvenience...$20,000.00 respond within 30 days. Read Angeles on June 6, 2017 Professions code that the Registered owner(s): File No. 2017145928 the matter is scheduled to Emotional The following person(s) is the information below. distress....$9,815.00 NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false Girard Smith, 4541 So Mullen be heard and must appear Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Ave, View Park, CA 90043 (are) doing business as: at the hearing to show cause You have 30 CALENDAR 2. Special damages DAYS after this summons and 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Lorenzo J Brunetti, 3820 So Village Swim Academy, 3900 why the petition should not be Medical expenses...$185.00 Virginia Rd, Los Angeles, legal papers are served on Date: March 2, 2017 Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars Cochran Ave, Los Angeles CA granted. If no written objection at the end of five years from ($1,000)). 90008 CA 90008, County of LA is timely filed, the court may you to file a written response Elise R Sanguinetti at this court and have a copy the date on which it was filed S/ Terry Wroten, Owner This business is conducted Registered owner(s): grant the petition without a 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 Kolani Williams, 3900 Virginia served on the plaintiff. A letter CNS-3018216# in the office of the County This statement was filed by: a general partnership hearing. Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los The registrant commenced to Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 Notice of Hearing: or phone call will not protect LOS ANGELES SENTINEL you. Your written response in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on May 24, 2017 transact business under the This business is conducted Date: Oct 3, 2017, Time: 10 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with fictitious business name or by: An Individual AM, Dept.: 44, Room: 418 must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section names listed above on N/A The registrant commenced The address of the court is in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information to transact business under 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, your case. There may be a court form that you can FICTITIOUS statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires in this statement is true and the fictitious business name CA 90012 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who or names listed above on A copy of this Order to Show use for your response. You can find these court forms BUSINESS in the residence address of the date on which it was filed declares as true any material 06/2017 Cause shall be published at a registered owner. A new in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section I declare that all information least once each week for four and more information at the NAMES California Courts Online Self- Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and in this statement is true and successive weeks prior to Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the correct. (A registrant who the date set for hearing on Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false declares as true any material the petition in the following matter pursuant to Section law library, or the courthouse FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor newspaper of general Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to 17913 of the Business and circulation, printed in this nearest you. If you cannot pay NAME STATEMENT the filing fee, ask the court must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars Professions code that the county: Los Angeles Sentinel File No. 2017153246 registrant knows to be false clerk for a fee waiver form. If The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). Date: Jun 6, 2017 The filing of this statement in the residence address of S/ Girard Smith, Owner is guilty of a misdemeanor Edward B. Moreton, Jr. you do not file your response (are) doing business as: on time, you may lose the does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new This statement was filed punishable by a fine not to Judge of the Superior Court Donovan Security exceed one thousand dollars 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/17 case by default, and your Solutions, 289 S. Robertson the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los wages, money, and property Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Angeles on June 9, 2017 ($1,000)). CNS-3020421# Blvd #416, Beverly Hills CA S/ Kolani Williams, Owner LOS ANGELES SENTINEL may be taken without further in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with 90211, County of LA; Mailing This statement was filed warning from the court. Address: another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section There are other legal or common law (See Section Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name with the County Clerk of Los ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Registered owner(s): Angeles on June 6, 2017 FOR CHANGE OF NAME requirements. You may Reginald Jenkins, 113 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires Case No. ES021623 want to call an attorney right Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from NOTICE-In accordance with Pomegranate Ave, Rialto CA Subdivision (a) of Section Superior Court of California, away. If you do not know an 92376 Original The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed County of Los Angeles attorney, you may want to call 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/17 does not of itself authorize in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted Statement generally expires Petition of: Bertha Rosa an attorney referral service. If by: an Individual CNS-3023365# the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided Warren for Change of Name you cannot afford an attorney, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from The registrant commenced to the date on which it was filed TO ALL INTERESTED you may be eligible for free transact business under the in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires PERSONS: legal services from a nonprofit FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change in the office of the County fictitious business name or NAME STATEMENT Clerk, except, as provided Petitioner Bertha Rosa legal services program. You names listed above on N/A or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the can locate these nonprofit File No. 2017156472 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section Warren filed a petition I declare that all information The following person(s) is with this court for a decree groups at the California Professions Code). 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: 40 days after any change changing names as follows: Legal Services Web site correct. (A registrant who Original in the residence address of Bertha Rosa Warren to (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Stazely Investments, 1654 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/17 a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the declares as true any material West Blvd., Los Angeles, statement pursuant to Section Rachel Shoshana Unger the California Courts Online matter pursuant to Section CNS-3023346# Fictitious Business Name Self-Help Center (www. CA 90019, County of LA; LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed 17913 other than a change The Court orders that all 17913 of the Business and Mailing Address: P.O. Box persons interested in this courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of Professions code that the 8622, Los Angeles, CA 90008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new matter appear before this by contacting your local court registrant knows to be false January 1, 2014, the Fictitious or county bar association. Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name court at the hearing indicated is guilty of a misdemeanor Milton Staley, 1654 West File No. 2017134268 below to show cause, if any, NOTE: The court has a must be accompanied by the Statement must be filed punishable by a fine not to Blvd., Los Angeles, CA The following person(s) is before the expiration. Effective why the petition for change of statutory lien for waived fees exceed one thousand dollars Affidavit of Identity form. and costs on any settlement 90019, CA (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious name should not be granted. ($1,000)). This business is conducted Any person objecting to the or arbitration award of Yvette’s Catering, 300 East does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement S/ Reginald Jenkins, Owner by: an individual 51st Apt #105, Los Angeles, must be accompanied by the name changes described $10,000 or more in a civil This statement was filed the use in this state of a case. The court’s lien must The registrant commenced CA 90011, County of LA Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. above must file a written with the County Clerk of Los to transact business under Registered owner(s): objection that includes the be paid before the court will in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement Angeles on June 14, 2017 the fictitious business name Yvette Green, 300 East 51st does not of itself authorize reasons for the objection at dismiss the case. NOTICE-In accordance with another under Federal, State, Lo han demandado. or names listed above on Street Apt #105, Los Angeles, or common law (See Section the use in this state of a least two court days before ¡AVISO! Subdivision (a) of Section 06/2017 CA 90011 the matter is scheduled to Si no responde dentro de 30 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information This business is conducted in violation of the rights of be heard and must appear días, la corte puede decidir Statement generally expires Professions Code). en su contra sin escuchar su in this statement is true and by: An Individual Original another under Federal, State, at the hearing to show cause at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced why the petition should not be versión. Lea la información a 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/17 or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed declares as true any material to transact business under 14411 et seq., Business and granted. If no written objection continuación. in the office of the County CNS-3023335# matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). is timely filed, the court may Tiene 30 DÍAS DE Clerk, except, as provided CALENDARIO después 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on Original grant the petition without a in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the 05/2017 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/17 hearing. de que le entreguen esta FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT CNS-3019703# Notice of Hearing: citación y papeles legales 40 days after any change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL para presentar una respuesta is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and File No. 2017145981 Date: 7/14/17, Time: 8:30 in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is a.m., Dept.: B por escrito en esta corte y statement pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hacer que se entregue una exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material (are) doing business as: The address of the court is 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT Los Angeles Superior Court, copia al demandante. Una Kaiso Production, 6600 in the residence address of S/ Milton Staley, Owner 17913 of the Business and Haas Avenue, Los Angeles, File No. 2017138590 300 East Olive Avenue, carta o una llamada telefónica a registered owner. A new The following person(s) is no lo protegen. Su respuesta This statement was filed Professions code that the CA 90047-1620, County of LA Burbank, CA 91502 Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: A copy of this Order to Show por escrito tiene que estar Statement must be filed Braids in the Bahamas, en formato legal correcto Angeles on June 16, 2017 is guilty of a misdemeanor Joan J Pierre, 6600 Haas Cause shall be published at before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 3183 Wilshire Blvd., #196-E- least once each week for four si desea que procesen su January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 47, Los Angeles, CA 90010, caso en la corte. Es posible Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars 90047-1620 successive weeks prior to Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). This business is conducted County of LA the date set for hearing on que haya un formulario que must be accompanied by the Registered owner(s): usted pueda usar para su Statement generally expires S/ Yvette Green, Owner by: An Individual the petition in the following Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from This statement was filed The registrant commenced to Lyresh Magee, 1725 Ocean newspaper of general respuesta. Puede encontrar The filing of this statement Front Walk 330, SA, CA estos formularios de la corte y the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los transact business under the circulation, printed in this does not of itself authorize in the office of the County Angeles on May 24, 2017 fictitious business name or 90401 county: Los Angeles Sentinel más información en el Centro the use in this state of a Tiponi G Magi, 1725 Ocean de Ayuda de las Cortes de Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with names listed above on N/A Date: May 25, 2017 Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information Front Walk 330, SA, CA DARRELL MAVIS California (www.sucorte. in violation of the rights of 90401 ca.gov), en la biblioteca de 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and Judge of the Superior Court another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 leyes de su condado o en or common law (See Section by: a General Partnership CNS-3018629# la corte que le quede más in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from declares as true any material 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced LOS ANGELES SENTINEL cerca. Si no puede pagar Professions Code). to transact business under la cuota de presentación, 17913 other than a change in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and Original in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the the fictitious business name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE pida al secretario de la corte 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/17 or names listed above on FOR CHANGE OF NAME que le dé un formulario de CNS-3023517# a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false Case No. SS029028 Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor 05/2017 exención de pago de cuotas. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL I declare that all information Superior Court of California, Si no presenta su respuesta Statement must be filed 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to County of Los Angeles before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and a tiempo, puede perder el FICTITIOUS BUSINESS correct. (A registrant who Petition of: John Wan & caso por incumplimiento y NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). Luning Chen for Change of Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change S/ Joan J Pierre, Owner declares as true any material la corte le podrá quitar su File No. 2017 146301 matter pursuant to Section Name sueldo, dinero y bienes sin The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the in the residence address of This statement was filed TO ALL INTERESTED Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and más advertencia. (are) doing business as: Professions code that the PERSONS: Hay otros requisitos legales. Foodwaterandpower.com, The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name Angeles on June 6, 2017 Petitioner John Wan & Luning does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false Es recomendable que llame a 10907 Magnolia Blvd. #246, is guilty of a misdemeanor Chen filed a petition with this un abogado inmediatamente. North Hollywood, CA 91601, the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section court for a decree changing Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Si no conoce a un abogado, County of LA exceed one thousand dollars names as follows: puede llamar a un servicio de Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement Statement generally expires Delong Wan to Dylan Delong another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from ($1,000)). remisión a abogados. Si no Q L Enterprises, Inc., 10907 S/ Lyresh Magee, Partner Wan puede pagar a un abogado, Magnolia Blvd. #246, North or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed Defang Wan to Daisy Defang 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement in the office of the County This statement was filed es posible que cumpla con Hollywood, CA 91601 with the County Clerk of Los Wan los requisitos para obtener This business is conducted Professions Code). does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided The Court orders that all Original the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on May 30, 2017 servicios legales gratuitos by: a Corporation NOTICE-In accordance with persons interested in this The registrant commenced to 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/17 Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires de un programa de servicios CNS-3023354# Subdivision (a) of Section matter appear before this legales sin fines de lucro. transact business under the in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change court at the hearing indicated LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name Puede encontrar estos fictitious business name or Statement generally expires below to show cause, if any, grupos sin fines de lucro names listed above on N/A or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section why the petition for change of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from en el sitio web de California I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT the date on which it was filed name should not be granted. Legal Services, (www. in this statement is true and Professions Code). in the residence address of File No. 2017 153200 Original a registered owner. A new in the office of the County Any person objecting to the lawhelpcalifornia.org), en correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is name changes described 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/17 Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided el Centro de Ayuda de las declares as true any material (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section above must file a written matter pursuant to Section CNS-3023343# Statement must be filed Cortes de California, (www. States Made Apparel, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires objection that includes the sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose 17913 of the Business and before the expiration. Effective 2641 S. Harcourt Ave., Los January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change reasons for the objection at en contacto con la corte o el Professions code that the , County least two court days before Angeles, CA 90016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the colegio de abogados locales. registrant knows to be false of LA NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section the matter is scheduled to AVISO: Por ley, la corte is guilty of a misdemeanor must be accompanied by the Registered owner(s): File No. 2017 145820 Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change be heard and must appear tiene derecho a reclamar las punishable by a fine not to Hannah Wasserman, 2641 S. The following person(s) is at the hearing to show cause The filing of this statement in the residence address of cuotas y los costos exentos exceed one thousand dollars Harcourt Ave., Los Angeles, (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new why the petition should not be por imponer un gravamen ($1,000)). does not of itself authorize CA 90016 Aritzia, 8100 Melrose the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name granted. If no written objection sobre cualquier recuperación S/ Yvonne Beal, CEO This business is conducted is timely filed, the court may Avenue, Los Angeles, CA Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed de $10,000 ó más de valor Q L Enterprises, Inc. by: an individual 90046, County of LA; Mailing before the expiration. Effective grant the petition without a recibida mediante un acuerdo This statement was filed in violation of the rights of The registrant commenced Address: 118-611 Alexander another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious hearing. o una concesión de arbitraje with the County Clerk of Los to transact business under Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Notice of Hearing: or common law (See Section Business Name Statement en un caso de derecho civil. Angeles on June 6, 2017 the fictitious business name Canada VGA 1E1 must be accompanied by the Date: 8/11/17, Time: 8:30 AM, Tiene que pagar el gravamen NOTICE-In accordance with 14411 et seq., Business and or names listed above on Articles of Incorporation or Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. Dept.: WEK, Room: 203-A de la corte antes de que la Subdivision (a) of Section 06/2017 Organization Number: AI The address of the court Original The filing of this statement corte pueda desechar el caso. 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information #ON: 4339438 does not of itself authorize THURSDAY, JANUARYJUNE 22, 2017 9, 2014 NEWS /NEWS CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-15A-7

Human Rights Activist & Author Celebrates Legacy of Activism & 90th Birthday Ridley Thomas. Special to the Sentinel Ora Mobley Sweeting, COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES who is best known for her June 2017, Dr. Ora work in Harlem, New York Mobley Sweeting, Co- beginning in 1958 when Author of “Nobody Gave she became a member of Me Permission”, and Hu- the Executive Board for man Rights Activist was P.S. 157. Ora was the Orga- celebrated for her life’s nizer of the first Decentral- achievements on Saturday, ization Community Control June 10, 2017, at the up- for P.S. 157 and created a per Bel Air estate of her resolution for “All Africans daughter, Candida Mobley Freedom Day” in April of Phillips. 1963. She founded the Har- Dr. Ora Mobley Sweet- lem Mother’s Association ing, walked into her 90th in 1964, as well as became Birthday Celebration a key organizer of the St. dancing to the Motown Nicholas Tenants Associa- sounds of Greg Matta and tion. Mother Ora, as she is his old school harmony Left to right, Apostle Demond L. Tolliver, fondly referred to, was re- singing group. Ambassa- Archivist Angela Tate next to him, (Seated sponsible for the renaming dor to Micronesia, Diane Mother Ora) Center Standing Candida Mob- of Mary McLeod Bethune Watson, The Honorable ley Phillips, Far Right Gail Gibson, Publicist @ School and Harriet Tub- Jan Perry, (Former Los An- GPR. man School in 1967. And, geles City Councilwoman) in 1974, Ora Sweeting was Judge Mablean Ephriam, the Mistress of Ceremony, Dr. Ora Mobley Sweet- directly responsible for the (Judge Mablean “Divorce Actress, Vernee Watson ing, received several proc- renaming of Seventh Av- Court” & Justice with (Fresh Prince of Bel Air, lamations and acknowl- enue in Harlem to “Adam Judge Mablean, television The Young & The Restless, edgements presented to Clayton Powell, Jr. Boule- shows, and Tyler Perry’s General Hospital), and a her from Congresswom- vard” and the renaming of Pictured Left to right are Gail Gibson, Pub- Madea films) Apostle De- host of family and friends, an, Maxine Waters, Los Lenox Avenue in Harlem to licist GPR, Dr. Ora Mobley Sweeting (center mond L. Tolliver, Pastor gathered over the weekend Angeles Mayor, Eric “Malcom X Boulevard” in seated) and Candida Mobley Phillips, (right). Bondage Breaking Minis- to honor and acknowledge Garcetti, and Los Angeles 1987. tries in Dallas, Texas and the human rights activist. County Supervisor, Mark

Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information must be received at Build Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). in this statement is true and LACCD, 1055 Corporate Metro will receive Bids for in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires S/ Crystal Juanita Adams, correct. (A registrant who Center Drive, 5th Floor, another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change Owner declares as true any material Monterey Park, California Invitation for Bids (IFB) or common law (See Section The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section 91754, by either hand delivery No. OP36847 to procure 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and or mail, no later than July six (6) Uninterruptible Professions Code). the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Angeles on May 16, 2017 Professions code that the Power Supply Batteries 10, 2017 @ 2:00 P.M. Local per specifications on file Original Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false Time. The Applicant assumes 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor full and sole responsibility for at the LACMTA Office of CNS-3018706# another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to timely receipt of its SOQ. Procurement, One Gateway LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, or common law (See Section Statement must be filed Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars th 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from ($1,000)). 90012 (9 Floor). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed S/ Richard Mull, Husband RFQ Documents including NAME STATEMENT Original Business Name Statement in the office of the County This statement was filed Instruction to Applicants and File No. 2017139639 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los other documents, if any, will All Bids must be submitted The following person(s) is CNS-3018695# Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on May 15, 2017 be available to Applicants on to Metro, and be filed at the (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL reception desk of the Office The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with and after June 16, 2017, at Mid City Deli and Grill, 5504 does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section the following locations: of Materiel on or before 1:00 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name p.m. on Friday, July 14, CA 90019, County of LA NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires 2017 Pacific Time, at which Registered owner(s): File No. 2017132484 in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from time bids will be opened and Artea Kirkland, 5504 W. Pico The following person(s) is To view online and download publicly read. Bids received another under Federal, State, in the residence address of the date on which it was filed the documents: http://build- Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new in the office of the County later than the above date This business is conducted laccd.org/, PlanetBids Banner, and time will be rejected Walker & Jones Arms, 5438 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided PlanetBids link, Los Angeles by: an Individual 1/2 S. Victoria Ave, Los Professions Code). Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section and returned to the bidder The registrant commenced , County Community College District unopened. Each bid must be Angeles, CA 90043 Original before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires Vendor Portal to transact business under of LA 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change sealed and marked Bid No. the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): CNS-3016140# Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the OP36847. or names listed above on Terrell Marquinn Jones, 9432 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section To view in person: Build 05/2017 S Manhattan Pl, Los Angeles, Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change I declare that all information CA 90047 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LACCD, 1055 Corporate Bid specifications will be The filing of this statement in the residence address of Center Drive, 5th Floor, in this statement is true and Brian Lee Walker, 5438 S NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new available as of Friday, June correct. (A registrant who Victoria, Los Angeles, CA File No. 2017131118 Monterey Park, California 16, 2017 via the website at the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name 91754, 323-981-7231 declares as true any material 90043 The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed www.metro.net. You may also matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted (are) doing business as: There will be a Pre- obtain Bid specifications by in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective Submission Conference June 17913 of the Business and by: A General Partnership 1. PJ’S Classic Homemade another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious calling the PROCUREMENT Professions code that the The registrant commenced Ice Cream, 2. PJ’s Classic 22, 2017 10:00 AM Local Time th or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Information for the conference RECEPTION DESK (9 registrant knows to be false to transact business under Homemade Ice Cream & 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the Floor) at (213) 922-1037, or is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name Bon Bons, 3946 Fairway is available at the Online Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. Vendor Portal. via Fax at (213) 922-2637. punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Original The filing of this statement 6/22/17 exceed one thousand dollars 05/2017 90043, County of LA CNS-3021603# 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 does not of itself authorize LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ($1,000)). I declare that all information Registered owner(s): CNS-3014818# the use in this state of a S/ Artea Kirkland, Owner in this statement is true and Michelle L Forbes, 3946 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Questions shall be directed Fictitious Business Name to: ANNOUNCEMENT OF This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Fairway Blvd., Los Angeles, in violation of the rights of with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material CA 90043 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PUBLIC REVIEW AND another under Federal, State, PUBLIC HEARING Angeles on May 31, 2017 matter pursuant to Section Danielle M Forbes, 3946 NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Fairway Blvd., Los Angeles, File No. 2017124414 Paul Spear The Housing Authority of the 14411 et seq., Business and Sustainable Building Program City of Los Angeles (HACLA) Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the CA 90043 The following person(s) is Professions Code). 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false This business is conducted (are) doing business as: Managers has developed and will be Original [email protected] publishing its Draft Agency Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor by: a General Partnership Sweet Auntie, 5318 E 2nd 5/25, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/17 at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced Street #344, Long Beach, or via Phone: (323) 981-7231 Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 in CNS-3013827# 6/22/17 the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under CA 90803, County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL compliance with the Housing CNS-3022644# Reform Act of 1998. The in the office of the County ($1,000)). the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided S/ Terrell Marquinn Jones, or names listed above on RR Technology and Draft Agency Plan will be in Subdivision (b) of Section General Partner 04/2011 Production, LLC, 5318 E 2nd available for public review LOS ANGELES COUNTY and comment beginning 17920, where it expires This statement was filed I declare that all information Street #344, Long Beach, CA METROPOLITAN 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and 90803 GOVERNMENT Friday, June 16, 2017 through TRANSPORTATION Thursday, August 17, 2017. in the facts set forth in the Angeles on May 23, 2017 correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted by: AUTHORITY (Metro) statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material a Limited Liability Company The Public Hearing for the 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to 2018 Draft Agency Plan will REQUEST FOR be held: Thursday, August in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and transact business under the Metro will receive Proposal a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires Professions code that the fictitious business name or QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 17, 2017 staring at 5:00 p.m. OPPORTUNITY WITH for Request for Proposal at Los Angeles Convention Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false names listed above on N/A (RFP) No. OP41818 to Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information LACCD Center, Conference Room procure five hundred forty 403B, Concourse Meeting before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and two (542) live video monitor January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who Rooms Section, 1201 The Los Angeles system for Nabi transit South Figueroa Street Los Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). declares as true any material buses per specifications on must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires S/ Danielle M Forbes, Partner matter pursuant to Section Community Colleges have Angeles, CA 90015-1399. embarked on an extensive file at the LACMTA Office of The 2018 Draft Agency Plan Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Procurement, One Gateway The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the building program funded can be reviewed during by Proposition A/AA to Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, normal business hours at does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Angeles on May 22, 2017 registrant knows to be false 90012 (9th Floor). the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor address much-needed the Management Offices and Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to campus improvements for Resident Council offices at in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars educational and support the large family developments facilities for its nine All Proposals must be and also at: another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires ($1,000)). submitted to Metro, and be or common law (See Section Statement must be filed at the end of five years from S/ Natalie Reed, Owner community colleges. For HACLA Central Office future bidding opportunities filed at the reception desk of 2600 Wilshire Blvd. 1st floor 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed RR Technology and the Office of Materiel on or Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County Production, LLC please visit the website L.A., CA 90057 www.build-laccd.org before 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Avalon Gardens Management Original Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed Pacific Time 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los under “Contracting and July 18, 2017 , Office at which time bids will be th CNS-3018701# Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires Angeles on May 15, 2017 Bidding Site” then click 701 E. 88 St L.A., CA 90002 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL “Construction Look- opened and publicly read. Estrada Courts Management The filing of this statement 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with Bids received later than the does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section Ahead”: Office FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above date and time will be 3232 Estrada St L.A., CA the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name rejected and returned to the NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires 90023 File No. 2017123338 College: District Wide bidder unopened. Each bid Gonzaque Village in violation of the rights of in the residence address of at the end of five years from must be sealed and marked The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed Project Name: Owner Management Office . th (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Controlled Insurance Program Bid No. OP41818 1515 E 105 St L.A., CA 1. Eve’s Apple, 2. Eve’s 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided (OCIP) Administrator 90002 Apple Chokers, 4219 Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section RFQ Number: DW-05-17- Imperial Courts Management Leimert Blvd #1, Los Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires RFQ Bid specifications will be Office Angeles, CA 90008, County 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 Business Name Statement 40 days after any change available as of Friday, June 11541 Croesus Ave L.A., CA of LA CNS-3016149# must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the 16, 2017 via the website at 90059 Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section NOTICE IS HEREBY www.metro.net. You may also Jordan Downs Management Jade’Ashley Crisp, 4219 The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change GIVEN that the Los Angeles obtain Bid specifications by Office Leimert Blvd Apt 1, Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS calling the PROCUREMENT 9800 Grape St L.A., CA 90002 does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Community College District th Angeles, CA 90008 NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new (“District”) invites sealed RECEPTION DESK (9 Mar Vista Gardens This business is conducted File No. 2017132531 Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name statement of qualifications for Floor) at (213) 922-1037, or Management Office by: An Individual The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed the following: via Fax at (213) 922-2637. 11965 Allin St Culver City, CA The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: 6/22/17 90230 another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective CNS-3022038# transact business under the Professional Hood or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Nickerson Gardens fictitious business name or Entertainment, 3052 Stocker LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Management Office 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement The District seeks to continue th names listed above on N/A St. Apt #1, Los Angeles, CA Professions Code). must be accompanied by the its OCIP by selecting one (1) 1590 114 St L.A., CA 90059 I declare that all information 90008, County of LA LOS ANGELES COUNTY Pico/Las Casitas Management Original Affidavit of Identity form. qualified firm (“Consultant”) METROPOLITAN in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 The filing of this statement based in California with Office correct. (A registrant who Bryan T. Bostic, 3052 Stocker TRANSPORTATION 1526 E. 4th St L.A., CA 90033 CNS-3014819# does not of itself authorize expertise in administering AUTHORITY (Metro) declares as true any material St. Apt #1, Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a and managing an OCIP. Pueblo Del Rio Management matter pursuant to Section 90008 Fictitious Business Name Consultant shall possess Office 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1801 East 53rd St L.A., CA in violation of the rights of the ability to administer Metro will release a Request Professions code that the by: An Individual NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, and manage an OCIP, 90058 registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced File No. 2017126543 for Proposal (RFP) No. Ramona Gardens or common law (See Section including onsite construction MA42524 to procure Type 4 is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and related loss control and Management Office punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: ELO 2055C Traction Motor 2830 Lancaster Ave L.A., CA Professions Code). claims administration Overhauls. The procurement exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on Black and Educated, Original services, in a public-entity 90033 ($1,000)). 05/2006 415 N. Exton Ave., Apt 3, process blackout period Rancho San Pedro 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 environment. Consultant is expected to run from S/ Jade’Ashley Crisp, Owner I declare that all information Inglewood, CA 90302, CNS-3014817# shall have experience in Management Office This statement was filed in this statement is true and County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Wednesday, June 14, 2017 275 West 1st St San Pedro, the administration and through Friday, September with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): management of OCIP for CA 90731 Angeles on May 12, 2017 declares as true any material Crystal Juanita Adams, 415 N. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 29, 2017. Rose Hill Courts Management construction of public/ The purpose of the project is NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Exton Ave., Apt 3, Inglewood, NAME STATEMENT institutional buildings. Office Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and CA 90302 File No. 2017124030 to provide overhauls of rail 4466 Florizel L.A., CA 90032 Consultant shall possess car traction motors for Metro’s 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the This business is conducted The following person(s) is business licenses, San Fernando Gardens Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false by: an Individual (are) doing business as: Blue Line. Any inquiries Management Office professional certifications, or concerning this procurement at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to Blessed One Jewelry, 19216 other credentials, together 10995 Lehigh Ave Pacoima, the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to transact business under the Tajauta, Carson, CA 90746, action during the blackout CA 91331 with evidence that Consultant, period must be directed to in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or County of LA if a corporation or limited William Mead Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). names listed above on an Registered owner(s): and may only be answered 1300 Cardinal St., Los liability company, is in good by Edmund Gonzales, Sr. in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Bryan T. Bostic, Owner Individual Richard Mull, 19216 Tajauta, standing and qualified to Angeles CA 90012 17920, where it expires This statement was filed I declare that all information Carson, CA 90746 Contract Administrator at Section 8 Valley Office conduct business and perform (213) 418-3073. 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and Linda Mull, 19216 Tajauta, said services in California. 6/22/17 6946 Van Nuys Blvd. Ste 100 in the facts set forth in the Angeles on May 23, 2017 correct. (A registrant who Carson, CA 90746 CNS-3021777# Van Nuys, CA 91405 statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Section 8 South Office 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section by: a Married Couple Statements of Qualifications 19600 Hamilton Ave., in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced (SOQ) shall be prepared in LOS ANGELES COUNTY Torrance, CA 90502 a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires Professions code that the to transact business under conformance with the RFQ METROPOLITAN 6/22/17 Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name CNS-3020574# using the forms included in the TRANSPORTATION LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on RFQ Documents. All SOQs AUTHORITY (Metro) before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to 04/2017 B-1 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 Inglewood Mayor James Butts and City Council Fathers Honored, Approve Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Fathers Loved On Father’s day, honorees were showered L.A. Clippers for New Basketball Arena with love from family and friends at the SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE that the proposed develop- Honor Thy Father Awards Dinner. ment might have on the On Thursday June 16, community, including both Inglewood Mayor James environmental review and Butts and members of the fiscal impact. City Council unanimously During the environ- approved an exclusive nego- mental review and plan- tiating agreement (ENA) ning process, the Los between the city of Ingle- Angeles Clippers and the wood and the L.A. Clippers. city of Inglewood will The ENA will start a process COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF MAYOR JAMES BUTTS determine which portion of through which both parties Mayor James Butts is all smiles with council members Eloy the land is the best site for Morales Jr., Alex Padilla and George Dotson after the Clippers new home. will pursue the development PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER of a state-of-the-art NBA announcing that the city would enter into an exclusive Any surplus land will be negotiating agreement with the L.A. Clippers to develop (From Left-to-Right): Honorees Charles Lewis, Victor basketball arena in the city of released from the ENA and an NBA arena. Springer and Professor Karimu Shaw. Inglewood. The facility be available for other uses would be located on a 20- and businesses to develop a seven years.” by the city of Inglewood. BY BRIAN W. C ARTER it lightly, I take it very serious- acre parcel located south of premier basketball facility The ENA establishes a The site will likely Staff Writer ly and I’m really pleased in Century Boulevard at Prairie that will create a tremendous timeline and framework for include a state-of-the-art being honored.” Avenue. The Los Angeles sense of pride, an economic the development, analysis NBA arena, a training facil- On June 18, Estelle For “It’s a great event,” said Clippers will pay all the costs engine and a source of and entitlement of the ity and team office space. Humanity (EFH) celebrated Springer. “It’s the first time to plan, entitle and develop employment opportunities in planned basketball facility. The Los Angeles Clip- fathers, husbands and mentors I’ve heard of it and the energy the proposed facility. Upon Inglewood and the greater The Los Angeles Clippers pers plan to engage in the with the 16th Annual Honor that’s around this is amazing.” signing the ENA, the Los Los Angeles community,” will propose the specific city’s environmental re- Thy Father Awards (HTFA) Springer added, “Denise Angeles Clippers paid the said Mayor James Butts. site boundary, program and view process and estimates dinner at The Proud Bird Food really hit on a great point city of Inglewood $1.5 mil- He added, “Today’s an- building forms of the pro- that this CEQA review will Bazaar & Event Center. The about how we don’t do lion, which will fund the nouncement simply gives posed development. The take approximately two organization recognized and enough just to honor in our city’s administrative costs. the team options for the city of Inglewood will then years. It is an open, public honored three fathers along community period, let alone If additional funding is re- future. The Los Angeles analyze the various impacts and transparent process. with their families, friends and talking about how Black men quired, the Clippers will Clippers current lease with community. Guests were treat- are contributing positively.” provide the necessary re- Anschutz Entertainment ed to an afternoon of refresh- “There’s an old African sources. The new arena Group (AEG) at STAPLES First 5 California Hosts Free ments, dinner, entertainment proverb that it takes a village,” would be 100 percent pri- Center expires in 2024, and a raffle. said Shaw. “As men, whether vately funded and privately seven years from now. Put- Sing-Along and Magic Show at Youth advocate and pas- we have biological children or capitalized. No public dol- ting a new project site tor, Charles Opong served as not,wehavetostepuptothe lars will be used for this together, conducting envi- Inglewood Public Library master of ceremonies and plate and know that all father- project. ronmental review, obtain- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE entitled “Sing-Along and a author, activist, journalist and less children are our children.” “The Los Angeles Clip- ing permits and construct- Splash of Magic!” on Friday, producer, Pearl Jr., served at “We have to embrace pers are committed to work- ing a new arena takes time First 5 California will June 23, from noon to 2:00 mistress of ceremonies. Foun- them just as if they were ours ing with Inglewood residents – approximately six to host a family-friendly event p.m. at the Inglewood Public der of EFH and HTFA, Denise because it does take a village.” Library, 101 W. Manchester Estelle welcomed the hon- “A lot of our media likes Blvd. This free event will orees: Charles Lewis, Profes- to tells us how they’re not feature a sing-along led by sorKarimuShaw,Victor contributing, so it’s nice that award-winning recording Springer, friends and family. A we’re trying to inject some- artist Sheree Brown, a spe- special acknowledgement was thing out there that is a count- cial magic performance by addressed to the late Corse er-narrative to what we’ve Michael Ellington, and other Whitehurst, Jr. by his daugh- been seeing,” said Springer. exciting surprises for chil- ter, Pastor Alma Whitehurst. “This was a true testa- dren, parents, and caregivers. “My father was not ment of ‘walking by A book giveaway is also around and I came from a sin- faith’,” said Estelle. planned for every child 0 to 5 gle-parent household,” said She also noted that this years of age in attendance. Estelle about the inspiration event was a collaboration of The event, which em- behind HTFA. “My sister’s community efforts by the Los phasizes the importance of father would pick her up Angeles Sentinel, the South talking, reading, and singing every other weekend and at Los Angeles Chamber of with children beginning at some point, he decided to pick Commerce, Copy City, James birth to help boost brain me up too.” Burks and the Los Angeles development, is an important Estelle continued, “My Cultural Affairs Department, grassroots component of sister’s father became my the Rhythmics Institute, PM First 5 California’s statewide father and so that gave me the Productions, Elbow Grease public education and out- opportunity to see the rela- Productions, People Uplifting reach campaign, Talk. Read. tionship between a father and Lives with Love (PULL), Sing. It changes every- a child.” HFTA would later be Family Love Outreach (FLO), thing®. born in Estelle’s living room Mitchell Rhodes, Norman “Talking, reading, and and grow with each year into Lewis Limousine; and sup- singing with children right the event it is today. ported by the BBA, CORE- from the start sets them on Presentations were made CA, Hershal Davis Hunt, a path for lifelong success,” by various guests which Margo Lovett, Designs by said First 5 California Ex- included a moving testimony Ardena, Cynthia Ruffin, Mr. ecutive Director, Camille by Terrence McCrea and a Ron Smothers and Denny’s on Maben. “This event is a poetry reading by evangelist Crenshaw, Superior Carpet, wonderful opportunity to Georgia Horton. Guests were Simply wholesome, Broad- engage children in these also serenaded by the sounds way Federal, and US Bank. types of brain-building of Pam & Hollywood, AKA Estelle would also like to activities that are both ben- “The Dynamic Duo”, Mitch- extend a special thanks to eficial and fun for the entire ell Rhodes and Calrence Bobby of Ant On Hill Con- family.” “Chazz” Ross. The honorees sulting, Veronica Spigner, First 5 California, also were surprised by video pre- Ruston Thomas, an intern for known as the California sentations from their families this year’s stage manager, Children and Families as well as heartfelt words Odell Mack and Cecil Commission, was estab- from loved ones on the impact Holmes, the videographers. lished after voters passed they have made in their lives. Also, a special thanks goes to Proposition 10 in 1998, The honorees spoke about student volunteers: Corie whichaddedataxontobac- being honored and on the Coleman and Jessica Odega. co products to fund educa- duties of being a father. No one got paid—it was all in tion, health, childcare, and “I’m honored to be hon- honor of community. other services for children ored,” said Lewis. “I think For more information, ages 0 to 5 and their fami- [HTFA] is very important and I and to register honorees for lies. Its programs and love it and I’m going to engage next year’s event, contact resources are designed to in helping honor other men. Estelle for Humanity @ inform teachers, parents, Lewis continued, “I thank (310) 927-8339, website: grandparents, and care- God for the opportunity that www.honorthyfatherawards.c givers about the critical role was given to me, I don’t take om, and visit us on Face Book. they play during a child's first five years – with the overarching goal of helping more California kids grow up healthy and ready to suc- ceed in school and in life. For more information

about the Talk. Read. PHOTOS BY BRIAN W. CARTER Sing.® program, visit (From Left-to-Right): Master of Ceremonies, Charles www.first5california.com. Opong and mistress of ceremonies, Pearl Jr. THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 www.lasentinel.net B-2

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“... Ask Dr. Jeanette...” “... Ask Dr. Kevin ...” that nearly one in nizations are a great way 14 African-Amer- to connect with others liv- ican individuals ing with the disease. There carries the sickle may also be local groups trait and SCD oc- in your area. curs in one out of What can someone every 500. with a friend or family What is the member who has sickle most common cell disease do to help? symptom for peo- It is important to under- ple with sickle stand and support those in- cell disease? dividuals living with SCD. Pain is the As a friend, be considerate most common and and help direct their focus

COURTESY PHOTO difficult symptom away from the pain. As a Dr. Kevin of SCD, as it can family member, encour- be sudden and so age regular checkups and Ask Dr. Kevin is a new severe that people need to help them communicate feature brought to you by go to the emergency room their feelings and avoid Pfizer Rare Disease in col- (ER) or be admitted to the triggers that lead to a pain laboration with the Na- hospital. This type of pain crisis. A knowledgeable, tional Newspaper Publish- is referred to as a “sickle compassionate community ers Association (NNPA) to pain crisis” or “vaso-oc- can help reduce the stigma increase understanding of clusive crisis” (as it is due related to SCD. Stand up to blood vessel blockage). for those living with SCD Dr. Jeanette COURTESY PHOTO sickle cell disease. I’m inspired that Dennis Dr. Kevin is currently Pain can occur anywhere and, now that you know blood flows, but common more about the disease, Rodman possibly played the Chief Medical Officer [it’s denied] a part in the re- for Rare Disease at Pfizer. sites are lower back, arms, educate others! chest, stomach, and legs. Stay tuned for the lease of U.S. citizen, Otto He pursued medicine af- Warmbier, an American ter being inspired by his Certain triggers are known next Ask Dr. Kevin article, to cause a pain crisis, such which will appear in Sep- who spent 17 months de- father’s work as a general tained in North Korea for practitioner in his home- as dehydration, extremely tember. Meanwhile, here hot or cold temperatures, are resources to find more allegedly removing a pro- town of Baton Rouge. Dr. paganda sign from his hotel Kevin is passionate about and stress. information about sickle room. North Korea means COURTESY PHOTO raising awareness and in- How can patients cell disease or the collabo- with sickle cell disease ration between the NNPA what they say! Don’t steal! Dennis Rodman (R) sits with North Korean Leader creasing understanding of [God makes difficult things sickle cell disease in the prevent pain? and Pfizer Rare Disease. Kim Jong Un. Although you may About Dr. Kevin Wil- happen through ordinary African-American com- people.] Rodman’s noto- tially devastating mis- stranger---the recently munity. not prevent every pain liams episode, avoiding triggers Dr. Kevin Williams is riety is small compared to siles?] The five-time NBA completed nuclear test In this article, Dr. President Trump and Presi- champion has traveled to earlier this year. This Kevin answers common may reduce the occurrence the Chief Medical Officer and/or severity of pain cri- (CMO) for Pfizer Rare dent Kim. The fact that he North Korea for informal banner in the hotel was questions about sickle and other basketball play- “basketball diplomacy” a first thought to be for the cell disease and its impact ses. It’s important to: Disease. In this role, he • Stay hydrated leads a Medical Affairs ers got into North Korea is handful of times in the past arriving Americans, but on the African-American astounding! He was photo- and told CNN at the airport it wasn’t. Under con- community and provides to prevent dehydration. organization of approxi- Drinking water is best. mately 150 medical col- graphed presenting North in Beijing he hoped to do stant supervision, [in tips for living with and Korean Sports Minister “something that’s pretty China, we were not al- supporting someone with • Exercise regu- leagues around the globe larly, but don’t overdo it. supporting Pfizer’s efforts Kim Il Guk with a copy positive” before he board- lowed to take pictures in the disease. of Trump’s book, “Trump: ed a plane bound for the the airport] the traveling What is sickle cell • Avoid very hot or and portfolio in Rare Dis- cold temperatures. ease. Dr. Kevin joined The Art of the Deal.” Let’s reclusive state. A US na- party gave a basketball disease? give Rodman credit for dar- tional security spokesman, camp in an empty arena Sickle cell disease • Manage stress to Pfizer in January 2004 as your body and mind. a Director, Regional Medi- ing tenacity, qualities pos- Michael Anton, told CNN to North Korea’s U-18 (SCD) is an inherited ge- sibly learned in basketball. Rodman was not acting team. That ended posi- netic disease that affects • Get plenty of cal & Research Specialists rest. working in the HIV dis- The NBA Hall of Famer is as a representative of the tively! Among those in hemoglobin, the oxygen- perhaps the only person in US government. Rodman attendance for the ses- carrying protein within red ease area. After moving It’s also important into a Team Leader posi- the world who has personal arrived in Pyongyang the sion was Ri Myung Hun, blood cells (RBC). While relationships with both the same day news broke that who was the world’s normal RBCs are flexible to go for regular health tion in July 2005, he has checkups and talk to your served in various leader- US President -- he partici- Warmbier was released. tallest basketball player and oval-shaped, individu- pated on Trump’s pre-pres- Anton said-no connection for a time. And a State- als with SCD have sharp, doctor about managing ship roles during his career pain episodes. at Pfizer, most recently as idency reality TV show, between Rodman’s visit sponsored tour, includ- crescent-shaped RBCs “The Celebrity Appren- and Warmbier’s release. ing a stop to the Sun that have trouble passing Is it possible to die the Global Medical Af- from sickle cell disease? fairs Vice President for tice” -- and North Korean The basketball star’s visit Palace. This is where through the body’s blood Supreme Leader Kim Jong is expected to last four Kin Jong-il and Kim vessels, irritating the ves- SCD can cause a life- Rare Disease in Pfizer’s time of health issues and Global Innovative Phar- Un. Rodman has called nights. It’s unclear if he Il-sung rest. Teach the sels’ lining. This irritation Kim a “friend for life” and and Kim will meet in per- children! Dr. Jeanette is leads to the production complications that may ma business unit where lead to early death. In de- he supervised a group of previously said that his re- son On January 5, 2014 an author, marriage ex- of “sticky” proteins that lationship with the young -Dennis Rodman named a pert --Superintendent/ cause RBCs to clump to- veloped countries, like the global colleagues provid- United States, people with ing medical leadership and leader -- accused of ex- team of former NBA play- Founder Today’s Fresh gether, along with other ecuting hundreds of people ers to participate in an ex- Start Charter School cells in the blood, and cre- SCD often live between 40 strategic support for inline and 60 years of age. How- and pipeline assets in En- to cement his authority -- is hibition basketball game in 4514 Crenshaw BL., ates blockages in blood primarily about basketball, Pyongyang, North Korea. LA 90043. 323-293- flow. The reduced blood ever, in developing coun- docrinology, Hematology, tries, like some countries TTR-Amyloidosis, Gau- not politics. [Do you think Notable moments from the 9826. Askdrjeanette. flow leads to severe pain North Korea President is 2013 trip: Going to North successontheway@ and organ damage, like the in Africa, 90% of babies cher’s Disease, and other born with SCD will die rare diseases. Dr. Kevin all about basketball when Korea was bizarre enough gmail.com (CNN) heart, brain, eyes, liver, he is shooting off poten- in itself. Making matters lungs, and spleen (causing before age 5. moved into his current the inability to fight cer- What is the impact of Rare Disease CMO posi- tain infections). sickle cell disease on the tion in May 2016. How does someone African-American com- Dr. Kevin received his get sickle cell disease? munity? medical degree from the SCD is passed from Severe pain crises lead UCLA School of Medi- parent to child. Every- to frequent ER visits and cine and is board certified one has two hemoglobin hospitalizations, which in Internal Medicine. Fol- genes, one from each par- stress the patient and fam- lowing a 2-year fellow- ent, and both parents must ily, as well as the health ship in Health Services carry and pass the sickle care system. Also, those Research at UCLA and a cell gene to their child. living with SCD often face brief academic career as an With each pregnancy, the disease misperceptions. Instructor of Medicine at child has a 25% chance of For example, people with the UCLA School of Med- having SCD if both par- SCD are frequently be- icine, he spent 8 years ents have the trait. lieved to be drug abusers, in private practice caring Is sickle cell disease because they have a high for HIV-positive patients contagious? tolerance for pain killers. while maintaining an aca- No. You can only in- Missed days at school and demic appointment at the herit it if your parents work interfere with pro- UCLA School of Medi- carry the sickle cell gene ductivity and may lead to cine as an Assistant Clini- and pass it to you. SCD is the perception that people cal Professor of Medicine. a serious, lifelong condi- with SCD are lazy. Stud- In addition to his medical tion that a person has from ies have also shown that degree, Dr. Kevin has a birth. You do not “lose” or school-age children have a Masters in Public Health “outgrow” it over time. lower IQ due to effects of from the UCLA School of Are African-Ameri- SCD on their developing Public Health and a Juris cans more likely to have brains. Doctorate from Harvard sickle cell disease? Are there support Law School. SCD is more common groups for sickle cell dis- in certain ethnic groups, ease? especially those of Afri- Yes. National support can descent. It is estimated groups and advocacy orga- C-1 LASENTINEL.NET CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 calendarof events june ~july calendar

Free Math Tutoring SCLC of Southern California and Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship (CCCF) are offering free tutoring in Algebra 1 and 2; Ge- ometry, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus to South- ern California students in grades 6 through 12. Ten openings are available. The classes are held Satur- days from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at CCCF, 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles. Trinity Moore, a junior at Maranatha High School in Pasadena, will tutor the students under the supervision of an adult. Ap- ply online at www.tinyurl.com/sclc-sctutoring or call (213) 400-3489.

Now-Dec Support Group PSA Support Group meeting for families of -mur dered victims every 2nd Monday of the Month at 77th Street Police Station Community Room, from 6:30pm-8:30pm: April 10, May 08, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 09, November 13 and December 11. The 77th Street Police Station Community Room is located at 7600 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA. For more info call, www.jfmc.org, Jun. 27 310-547-5362 or email [email protected] Airbnb hosts “GLAAACC in the AM” “GLAAACC in the Am” will be hosted by Airbnb. Airbnb is looking for “experience Jun. 24 hosts” who can provide a unique access to Los Angeles, a local perspective to our com- The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution munity, as well as a high level of participation for guests. If you have a unique experi- Black Talkies On Parade presents the explosive ence to offer visitors staying in our community, this event is for you! Tuesday, June 27, documentary The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the 2017 * 8:00 am. – 11:00 a.m. at 5120 Goldleaf Circle, Community Room LA CA 90045. Revolution directed by Stanley Nelson. The film Complimentary admission but parking is $5. Breakfast will be served at 8am. covers the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party with historic footage and interviews with mem- bers of the party who lived through this extraor- Jun. 30 dinary period in Black History. While fighting for Fashion with a Cause equal rights and safer communities the Black Pan- Presented by the California Market Center (CMC) and non-profit kids mentorship or- ther Party faced stiff challenges from the media ganization Red Eye, “Fashion with a Cause” and the government and many of these issues still comes to The Pavilion on 10B at the CMC in remain prevalent today. The film was nominated Downtown Los Angeles on June 30th from 9 for a Prime Time Emmy and won Outstanding a.m. to 4 p.m. for a charity shopping event Documentary at the Black Reel Awards. Screen- benefiting local community youth programs. ing is FREE June 24, 2PM at the Mayme A. Clayton Check out a curated selection of contempo- Library and Museum located at 4130 Overland Av- rary brands at sample-sale prices for wom- enue in Culver City, CA 90230. For more informa- en, men, and kids, or enjoy delicious treats tion, please call (310)202-1647 and drinks from some of L.A.’s local vendors. There will also be a free fun portrait hub, Jun. 24-25 complimentary refreshments, fun creative activities for the kids, and more. Admission 31st Long Beach Bayou Festival is $5 at the door and benefits Red Eye. This event is open to all ages, and kids under 12 Catch The Long Beach Bayou Festival June years old are free. 24-25 at Rainbow Lagoon Park, (at Linden Ave & Shoreline Dr), Long Beach, CA, Sat: 11 am -­ 9:00 pm, Sun: 11 am - 7:30 pm. With its family- Jul . 4 friendly Mardi Gras atmosphere and music on Fifth Annual Grand Park + The Music Center’s 4th Of July Block Party three stages -- has added some new features For the fifth year, Grand Park and The Music Center will present downtown’s largest for 2017. In addition to great blues, Zydeco and July 4th party with Grand Park + The Music Center’s 4th of July Block Party on Tues- Cajun music, dancing, dance instruction, kids day, July 4, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. activities, a Mardi Gras parade, and crawfish Angelenos will enjoy entertainment that high- and watermelon eating contests, the festival lights the sounds of America featuring Jazz, has added: a Costume Contest with prizes, Funk, Blues and Classical artists with DJ sets Pony rides for the kids. and Instrument clinics inspired by these musical genres. The day’s conducted by the Grammy-winning Pine Leaf festivities include a kids’ play area; live music Boys, T Broussard (of T Broussard & the Zydeco performances; L.A.’s best food trucks; a mobile Steppers) and others. Tickets: Adults: $26.00 vendor and activity area; and a fireworks show, advance / $31 at gate; Seniors (60+) and Stu- which will be shot from the roof of The Music dents (18+): $21 per person advance / $31 at Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, set to Pop gate; Children 12 & under: free with paid adult; and Classic hits along with patriotic music, and Active Duty, Retired and Reservists of the Mili- visible throughout Downtown L.A. and the surrounding neighborhoods. L.A.’s favorite tary: free with current, valid Military ID. Ticket July 4th block party will cover more than five city blocks from Spring Street to Grand Av- purchase and Info www.bit.ly/LongBeachBayouFestival or call (562) 912-4451. enue and from Temple Street to 2nd Street. For more info, please visit www.musiccenter. org or call (213) 972-7211

Jun. 25-27 BET Experience BET NETWORKS and AEG announced the first wave of star-studded talent that will take the stage at the 5th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola®. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Supervisor This year’s lineup of Mark Ridley Thomas Presents: concerts at STAPLES Center will feature COMMUNITY CLEAN UP & some of today’s hot- test artists including Free Waste Drop Off Event Hosted at the Crenshaw Christian Center in Snoop Dogg ,Wiz Khal- WHAT TO BRING ifa, Migos, A$AP Rocky, partnership with the Vermont Village CDC ScHoolboy Q, Bryson (RECYCLING) Tiller, Kid Cudi, Gucci MEDICATIONS Mane, Jhené Aiko, Rae TH FUELS/MOTOR OIL Sremmurd, Jidenna, WHEN: JUNE 24 LUBRICANTS Young Thug, Desiigner, ANTIFREEZE Keyshia Cole, Pusha T, - All-purpose Waste Drop-Off Drive Thru: THEY., H.E.R., Playboi Carti and Khalid. Additional STAPLES Center performers as well as 9:00am-3:00pm TIRES the lineup of concerts at The Novo presented by Microsoft will be announced soon. The - Community Clean Up- 8:30am-12pm PAINTS four-day event will showcase the best in music and entertainment. Interactive activa- Paper Shredding: 9:00am-12:30pm ONLY GLUE/ADHESIVE tions and ticketed shows including a celebrity basketball game will also take place at the FLOURESCENTS LIGHTS BET Fan Fest on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 at the Los Angeles Convention - (2) 33 Gallon Trash Bags per Customer MERCURY THERMOMETERS Center. General tickets for the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® will Community Clean Up: go on sale March 23rd, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (PST). Tickets will be available at http://www. - Food Provided FIRE EXTINGGUISHERS axs.com/betexperience. Follow the BET Experience on Twitter @betexperience for the Questions, please call Council District 8: COMPRESSED GAS & PROPANE TANKS latest and greatest and join the hottest conversation and by using #BETEXPERIENCE. - 213-485-7616 Feel free to also check us out online at http://www.betexperience.com. ELECTRONICS WHAT NOT TO BRING (RECYCLING) Jun. 27 WHERE: CONTAINERS OVER 5 GAL. “United In Anger: A History Of Act Up” (at Crenshaw AMMUNITION/EXPLOSIVES On June 27, 7:30-9:30 PM Hammer Museum: Los Angeles presents “United In An- 7901 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044 ger: A History Of Act Up”. This Christian Center) ASBESTOS MATERIALS th documentary follows a small -Line for Recycling/E-Waste event starts on 78 and PCB-RELATED MATERIALS group that came together across Vermont : Use Service Road MEDICAL/BIO. WASTE race, class, and gender lines to RADIOACTIVE WASTE change the world and save one COMMERCIAL WASTE another’s lives. Archival footage CLEAN UP LOCATION: Vermont Corridor between CONSTRUCTION WASTE and insightful interviews provide nd an on-the-ground perspective of Florence Ave and 92 St. FIREWORKS/MARINE FLARES ACT UP (the AIDS Coalition to Un- BULKY ITEMS/FURNITURE leash Power) and its incredibly ef- fective actions, which forced the US government and mainstream media to face the AIDS crisis. (2012, dir. Jim Hubbard, 93 min.) This program is part of People Power, a film series that explores successful grassroots political movements around the world. The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles

CA 90024. This event is free; For more information, please call (310) 443-7000 or visit https://hammer.ucla.edu/

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Jul. 8 is the rightful way to make Quintessential Jazz Evening a sound decision.” {continued from Pg. A-1} Come out for a “Quintessential Jazz Evening” - a fundraiser to make “Harry’s House Cosby The statement contin- at the Golden Inn & Village”- a home for alzheimer’s and assisted living, a reality in ued: “Ultimately, 2018! The Rona Barrett Foun- that is a manifes- dation Invites the community tation of justice, to this Special Benefit Con- based on facts, not cert with the legendary Count lies. As a very spe- Basie Orchestra & special cial friend once guest artist Paula Cole at The stated, ‘truth can Lobero Theatre in Santa Bar- be subdued, but not bara, Saturday, July 8, 2017 @ destroyed.’” 7PM; 5:00 PM - Pre-Concert Neither Cosby VIP Reception with “Grazing nor his team would Feast” and open bar Courtesy address the district of LA Fond Winery. Call The attorney’s state- Rona Barrett Foundation for ment that he would VIP Tickets at (805) 688-8887 seek another trial in or visit us at www.ronabar- this case. rettfoundation.org. For General Seating, CALL THE LOBERO THEATRE @ (805) 963-0761 Brian McMona- gle, Cosby’s lead Jul 15, 16 defense attorney The Bill Pickett Rodeo tors just before the trial I describe the counsels for who proved his reputation At the Bill Pickett Rodeo, watch African American cowboys, cowgirls and youngsters started in early June. the accusers? Totally un- as one of the best in the will choke dust as fans and nov- “I’m innocent. I’m not ethical.” business, thanked the jury ice spectators cheer for hard going to plea to something Camille Cosby de- and judge in court. riding competitors as they bat- I did not do,” Cosby said, scribed mainstream me- After a brief statement tle to be named the best after during an exclusive inter- dia as, “blatantly vicious that was read by Wyatt, a season of competition July 15 view with the NNPA News- entities that continually Cosby and his team hopped at 6:30pm and July 16 at 3:30 wire. As he walked out of disseminated intentional into a waiting SUV and pm. Spectators cheer for their the courtroom on Saturday, omissions of truths for the drove away from the Mont- favorite competitors during still a free man, he again primary purpose of greed- gomery County Court- thrilling Calf Ropin’, exhilarating thanked the Black Press for ily selling sensationalism house, certainly hoping to Bareback Ridin’, Bull Doggin, being fair. “Thank you for at the expense of a human never see it again. Ladies Barrel Racin’, Junior Bar- everything. Thank you for life.” “Mr. Cosby’s power is rel Racin’, Ladies Steer Undeco- your fairness. I’m going Camille, like her hus- back,” said Wyatt. “He has ratin’, and gripping Bull Ridin.’ home.” band, went on to thank their been restored.” Come on out at enjoy the festivities at @Industry Hills Expo Center located at 16200 Cosby’s wife, Camille, lawyers, their staff and Wy- NNPA Newswire Con- Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744 released a statement blast- att. tributor Stacy Brown re- ing the judge and prosecu- The judge has asked that ports that Montgomery Jul. 15, 22 & Aug. 5, 12 tors. prosecutors file a new case County Judge Steven T. CSULB Concerts at The Beach “How do I describe the within 120 days; District O’Neill declared a mistrial This summer, enjoy evenings with food, drinks and live music under the stars with District Attorney? Hei- Attorney Kevin Steele said in the Bill Cosby sexual family and friends at Concerts at The Beach, the California State University, Long Beach’s nously and exploitive am- he would. assault trial. Former Tem- (CSULB) Alumni Association’s on-campus, outdoor concert series. Guests can pack a bitious. How do I describe Camille Cosby also said ple University employee picnic dinner to enjoy before the concert, then listen and dance to lively bands when the judge? Overtly and ar- in the statement that she Andrea Constand accused the sun goes down in the Legacy Courtyard. This season’s concert schedule is as follows: rogantly collaborating with was grateful for the jurors, Cosby of assault. Saturday, July 15 – Elm Street Band; Saturday, July 22 – The Emperors; Saturday, Aug. 5 the District Attorney,” said “who tenaciously fought to – The G3 Band; Saturday, Aug. 12 – Stone Soul. In addition to music and dancing, guests Camille Cosby. “How do review the evidence; which can participate in a door prize drawing with gifts donated by generous local businesses. Proceeds from the drawings go to the CSULB Alumni Association, which supports the success of CSULB students through programs such as Alumni Grants. Tickets are $30 or $35 each and include reserved seating at tables. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. No outside alcohol is permitted at this event. To purchase tickets and for {continued from Pg. A-1} more information, please visit www.csulb.edu/alumni/events or contact Laura Romero NFL at 562-985-7022 or [email protected] did aide the San Francisco ever do that, we are never teams.” Sherman said. “It’s the center, the high school 49ers to a Super Bowl ap- coming to another Giants difficult to understand. Ob- Dr. Dre {continued from Pg. A-1} will undergo demolition and a pearance. Even as the team game.’ It wasn’t one or two viously, he’s going to be in new school will be built. This struggled to earn wins in letters. It was a lot.” a backup role at this point. was a desired outcome from 2016, Kaepernick ended USA Today reported But you see quarterbacks, a bond the community sup- the season with 2,241 yards that Giants fans sent more there was a year Matt ported. The new high school and 16 touchdowns; Kae- letters to the franchise Schaub had a pretty rough will be built on the same site. pernick accumulated the about Kaepernick than year and got signed the “We already had funding stats after playing in only any other subject Mara has next year. So it has nothing but this will give us the op- 12 games. ever experienced. Signing to do with football. You can portunity to have additional Why would a franchise kicker Josh Brown despite see that. They signed guys resources meaning money, as pass up a former start- knowing about his domes- who have had off years be- well as talent, and community ing quarterback with Su- tic abuse claims last year fore.” partnerships and a gateway to per Bowl experience for did garner attention, but Seahawks defensive- Hollywood for students who a player who played two not with as much passion. end Michael Bennett also want to be in the performing years out of his six working Kaepernick’s national believes that franchises COURTESY OF COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT arts industry. Whether that’s for the NFL? anthem protest was the tip are shunning Kaepernick. Dr. Dre, center, with hands in pock- behind the scenes, or in front NFL commissioner of the iceberg to a move- Bennett told the 105.1 FM ets, views a model of the performing arts of the scenes,” said Zurita. Roger Goodell argues that ment. Since he started Breakfast Club how Kae- complex he is helping to fund as part of the The estimated completed the Kaepernick snub has to kneeling in September, pernick would have been new Compton High School. project date is four and a half do with his performance on he created the Know Your a good backup for quarter- years. field. Rights Camp, a camp that back Russell Wilson. help further their educa- school in our district “I am an alumna of Comp- “If they see an opportu- teaches youth how to inter- “Of course, I think Colin tion and positively define for years has wanted ton High and we are just over- nity to get better as a foot- relate with police officers. Kaepernick is being black- their future.” a recording studio at joyed,” said Zurita. “Compton ball team, they’re going to He also donated tens of balled,” Bennett said. “No- Compton Unified their high school,” said High is over 100-years-old. do it. They’re going to do thousands of dollars to sev- body likes race and politics School District board Compton Unified School It’s the rule that our kids al- whatever it takes to make eral organizations through- in sports. That’s one of the president Satra Zurita ex- District superintendent ways perform exceptionally their football team better.” out the United States from things no one really wants pressed her thoughts on Darin Brawley. “This is but when they are in a bright Goodell said. “So, those are September 2016 to April to talk about and for him to the building of the per- going to provide the op- and fresh new space, with up football decisions. They’re 2017, according to Kaepe- bring up race and politics, forming arts center. portunity to bring that to date technology, this is go- made all the time. I believe rnick7.com. it struck a lot of people the “We are excited be- to fruition. We envision ing to open up the possibility that if a football team feels The former 49ers quar- wrong way.” cause we are going to be implementing a digital for our students to learn in a that Colin Kaepernick, or terback started a dialogue Like many athletes be- home to one of the great- broadcasting center that 21st century environment.” any other player, is going to throughout the NFL; play- fore him, Kaepernick used est performing arts cen- would enable students to Aside from Dr. Dre’s improve that team, they’re ers showed both support his acclaim in an attempt ters in the country,”FREE she continue interest in me- pledge to donate 10 million going to do it.” and disdain. His long stay to mend social issues in said. “We were building a dia. We have a unique dollars, he has also committed But Kaepernick’s pro- in free agent purgatory has America. Muhammad Ali new high school but [Dr. opportunity to provide a to reach out to other people in tests still echoe through also caused players to ex- voiced his disdain for the Dre’s] participation in the well-rounded experience the industry to raise money. the psyche of football fans. press their opinions. Vietnam War and ultimate- project brings some real- for students in the arts “This ambitious project is While many team owners In March, Seattle Se- ly became a boxing icon. ly big names to the proj- through the performing going to be a beacon for trans- remained silent about the ahawks cornerback Rich- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was ect. Frank Gehry, a world arts center as well as to formational change in Comp- issue, New York Giants co- ard Sherman expressed on one of many athletes who renowned architect is go- the community.” ton,” said Zurita. “It is going owner John Mara admitted ESPN’s ‘First Take’ show, boycotted the 1968 Mexico ing to design it based on Compton Unified to give our students and the how fans had threatened to how Kaepernick’s integrity City Olympics, and he still relationships with Dre.” School District envisions entire community access to stop attending games if the on-field is not the cause in is the all-time leading scor- The center will have a joint use agreement opportunity and achievement. franchise offered Kaeper- him missing a contract. er of the NBA. approximately 1,200 with the city that will al- What our goal is to not only nick a contract. “It’s difficult to see be- Only time will tell if seats, state of the art tech- low members of the com- close the achievement gap “It’s an emotional, emo- cause he’s played at such Kaepernick’s social beliefs nology, and small studio munity to have access but to close the opportunity tional issue for a lot of peo- a high level, and you see and athletic talent will have rooms for producing, in- to the center outside of gap as well and provide life ple, more so than any other guys, quarterbacks, who mutual success. struments, and photogra- school hours. changing and life enhancing issue I’ve run into,” Mara have never played at a phy. Prior to starting the experiences to our students.” said. ‘If any of your players high level being signed by “Every single high construction project for D-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 The Sparks Bring Serra Track Team Winning Culture Sprints at State Meet Back to Staples washeldto11points. Phoenix made 20 turnovers for 25 points dur- ing the game and never saw a lead. The contest was a far cry from the first meeting on June 10, which included nine lead switches. The Spark’s spotless home record was threatened Thursday when Los Angeles defeated the San Antonio Stars 80-75. Parker scored 20 points and Ogwumike PHOTO BY PREPCALTRACK.COM earned nine rebounds. (L-to-R) Destinee Reid, Queen Okoh, Jazmyne Frost, and Jasmin Reed. Guard Moriah Jefferson scored 24 points and center BY AMANDA SCURLOCK first place at 23.41, and was around the program. I Isabelle Harrison earned Sports Writer King at second with 23.55 don’t think the kids actual- eight points. seconds. ly knew for themselves.” The Sparks led by as Serra High School Upon earning the job as BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Taurasi and forward much as 22 points in the sec- addedontotheirrich,ath- head coach, Calvin hired Sports Writer Stephanie Talbot earned ond quarter, shooting at 55.6 letic history by reaching the Rick Carrigan and Obea three fouls each. percent at the halftime mark. 2017 CIF Track and Field Moore to the coaching The Sparks fought to The Mercury also suf- The Stars only earned 26 State Championships in staff. remain undefeated at home fered from having six points in the first two quar- Clovis, CA. Those defining Moore was a three-time as they head to a three-game turnovers in the first 10 min- ters. moments were created high school State champion road trip to conclude game- utes. As the game continued, Jefferson came off the from the dedication of the who still holds the World play in the month of June. more Sparks reserves got a bench in the third quarter to students and the tutelage of Youth Record with 45.14s Los Angeles will go into chance to make a difference reduce the Sparks’ 20-point head coach Chris Calvin. in the 400 meters race. He said road trip with an 8-3 on the hardwood. Guard lead to four within a span of The girl’s team had a also became an inductee overall record, pegging Riquna Williams scored a five minutes. Center Jantel great deal of success during into the Pasadena Hall of them at second in the the State competitions. fame and the Penn Relay’s WNBA standings. Running a 46.04-second Wall of Fame. On Sunday, Los Angeles performance, the Cavaliers “My sprint coach, Rick routed a physical and gritty bested Upland and Santa PHOTO BY PREPCALTRACK.COM Carrigan, he’s number Phoenix Mercury squad 90- Margarita in the 4x100m Sprinters on the girls track [two] all time in the state 59. Reigning league MVP relay competition. The top team at Serra competed in still in the 100m, so to me, Nneka Ogwumike led the three schools in that event the 4x100m, 100m and that was a no-brainer,” Sparks with 18 points. 2016 were of the Southern Sec- 200m events. Calvin said. “Obea Moore Finals MVP Candace Parker tion. is my quarter-mile coach, scored 17 points and eight Calvin mentioned how “It was really good to he has just about every rebounds. Queen Okoh’s performance see her kinda take off this youth track club record.” Mercury star Diana as the first leg was the rea- year, she’s been battling Several members of the Taurasi made 19 points and son why the team came in injuries,” Calvin said. “It’s boys and girls track team guard Leilani Mitchell first place. really good for the return- are in the top 10 division earned seven rebounds. “All year, I’ve been ing girls to see something IV rankings. Sprinter Isaiah “Every time L.A. and saying we had two of the that can happen if you put Diego-William is second in Phoenix play, it’s sort of a fastest girls in the state,” enough hard work into it.” the boys 100m rankings rivalry,” said Sparks head Calvin said. “I just kept This competitive run with a personal record of coach Brian Agler. “It was telling the girls ‘it’s gonna concluded Calvin’s first 10.59 and first for the really good to see a couple be okay, it’s gonna click at season as head coach for 200m at 20.96. of things: one, us get off to a season high of 15 points, Lavender responded with the right time’ and sure Serra. He told his runners to Four Serra players good start with our starters nine coming from three con- three consecutive jump enough, June 3rd, it finally tend to intricate details, the reached the girls top 10 in and then people coming in secutive three-point shots in shots. clicked in the finals.” advice would help the team the 100m event, including off the bench really con- the fourth quarter. “I just came in and just Jasmine Reed qualified become more competitive. Reed who’s 11.60 personal tributing and not having a “We all know what she’s did what I normally do for for the 100m and the 200m “I think they kind of get record qualified her for drop off.” capable of and she was able the team, just try to give us a dash finals at the State that from me because I’m third. She is also ranked Sunday was a historical to knock it down,” said spark,” Lavender said. “The meet. For the 100m, she always bragging about how third for the 200m at 23.77 night as Taurasi became the Chelsea Gray about shots were there and I came in second place with I ran track and trying to seconds. all-time leading scorer in the Williams. “When she gets knocked them down.” a 11.60s time, outrunning race them,” Calvin said. Calvin’s guidance brought WNBA. Taurasi, a Glendale going, I don’t know when Despite San Antonio’s Kiera King from Wilson He wants practices to the track and field program native, hit the milestone in she’s gonna stop.” come back, the Sparks High School, but unable to be more intense than the back to the prominence that the final seconds of the sec- Phoenix could not get remained in control during beat Long Beach Poly’s atmosphere of a track meet it was once known for. ond quarter. within 14 points of the the second half. Ariyanna Augustine with a or championship. “People always [associ- Phoenix could not stop Sparks, but the hard fouls Los Angeles will return winning time of 11.58s. “My philosophy as a ated] Serra as a football the Sparks’ 15-0 run in the kept coming. Center Brit- to the Staples Center on July Reed competed against coach is just success is in school,” Calvin said. “But first minutes of the first tney Griner, who currently 2nd at 2:00pm to battle the both competitors again in the details,” Calvin said. I’m like ‘hold your horses, quarter, a move that solidi- leads the WNBA with 22.9 contending Washington the 200m, coming in third “When I inherited the pro- this was a track school fied the Sparks’ dominance. points per game this season, Mystics. at 23.65. Augustine took gram, I knew the talent that before anything,’” Lakers Youth Foundation Partner with the Dodgers Foundation to Host Joint Health & Wellness Clinic in Inner-City L.A. BY LAUREN A. JONES ronment that they are in Dodgers RBI program is grams are two African- Contributing Writer everyday,” remarked Kiesha “It’s bigger than baseball.” American women in Nix and Nix, executive director of the “There’s a sense of belong- Whiteman, who have made As the gates opened, chil- Lakers Youth Foundation and ing, engagement and enjoy- it their mission to give back dren ran into the newly reno- advisory board member for ment that comes with this and show their commitment vated baseball field at the Dodgers RBI. health and fitness clinic as to the community. Bethune Park in South Cen- Participants in the fitness well,” said Whiteman. “As a parent you’re tral Los Angeles for an night were put through a This is the case for always looking for opportu- evening of exercise activities. series of exercise drills led seven-year-old Andrew nities for your child and The Los Angeles Dodgers by former Dodger Mickey Miras, who has been in the resources and it’s hard,” Nix Foundation hosted players Hatcher and former Laker LAUREN A. JONES/LA SENTINEL Dodgers RBI program for commented. “You want Dodgers RBI players participate in the fitness night in from the Dodgers Reviving A.C. Green. Hatcher won a the past two years. His moth- something that is going to be partnership with the Lakers Youth Foundation at Bethune World Series title with the er, Rosa Cruz, says her son convenient, safe and that Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Park in Los Angeles, CA. program for a fitness night in Dodgers in 1988 while wakes up early on days he will provide an opportunity.” partnership with the Lakers Green helped the ’87 and ’88 health and wellness is the ers Youth Foundation. knows that there is an RBI The Lakers and Dodgers Youth Foundation. Lakers win back-to-back focus here,” said Green. “It’s not just about sports event anxiously awaiting to partnership is just one exam- “The Dodgers Founda- NBA titles and currently “The most rewarding part is as people would think,” said be reunited with his team- ple of how sports is “a uni- tion and Lakers Youth Foun- holds the record for the most seeing the enthusiasm on Nichol Whiteman, executive mates and newfound friends. versal language uniting peo- dation have similar missions consecutive games played in these young faces.” director of the Dodgers “Usually kids get home, ple from different age and to serve the underserved NBA and ABA history. In its 2017 season, Foundation. “The Dodgers play video games and aren’t ethnic groups,” said Nix. community, to provide “The Dodgers RBI pro- Dodgers RBI will serve over are a baseball team, but getting exercise,” said Cruz. Two of the most iconic resources and to give these gram is able to reach so 7,800 players between the without the education and “It’s a big benefit for him to brands have put their kids opportunities to show many communities and ages of 5-18, across 57 loca- the health components, get in a workout plus interact resources together to provide their full potential, to show bring kids into an atmos- tions in greater Los Angeles sports doesn’t exist as it goes with all his teammates and the inner city with vessels to them what is possible beyond phere where it’s kid friendly, County including six fitness hand-in-hand.” friends.” encourage the youth of the circumstances and envi- all about positivity, love and nights co-hosted by the Lak- The motto of the At the helm of both pro- underserved communities. THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 www.lasentinel.net D-2 Tupac Shakur Biopic ‘All Eyez on Me’ Receives Mixed Reviews BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON a Black Panther who stood for We also caught up with a plays Shakur’s step brother in Contributing Writer change, an educator, and a new generation of entertainers the film, said that nowadays, truth teller who saw the plight who could attest to the late it’s hard to identify artists in It’s no easy feat trying to of her son as both a revolu- rappers' legendary status and the hip-hop community who recreate the life and legacy tionary and “threat to society”. influence in their own music. stand up for something mean- of a global music icon like Yes, there’s also the fast For singer-songwriter Trevor ingful. “You can’t really name Tupac Shakur, but “All Eyez life; the money, clothes, cars, Jackson, born just two weeks four or five artists that you on Me” film director Benny women, shoot-outs and set- preceding Shakur’s death, know would have stood up for Boom and producer L.T. ups, but his testimony of Shakur set the stage for true anything. We know for a fact Hutton managed to capture strength seemed to outweigh activism through the arts. that Pac would have stood up the late rapper’s life within a the often-chaotic minutia and “Aside from his music, for everything that’s going on modest span of 2.2 hours, people that surrounded him. the way he stood in his [actu- right now as far as in the urban releasing the film on what One testimony in particular, al] life, in interviews or just communities,” Howard said. would have been Shakur’s outside of his love for com- as a being, he stood his It’s quite clear that while 46th birthday. PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.ALLEYEZ.MOVIE munity, was Shakur’s love for ground, and I feel like it’s so perhaps a few scenes were The biopic was also led Actor Demetrius Shipp Jr. shown embodying the style and women, so much that he ded- hard in this industry to do utilized as creative fillers to swagger of the late “Keep Ya Head” rapper Tupac Shakur. by Shakur’s uncanny twin, icated "Keep Ya Head" up to so,” Jackson said. add to the very decadence of California native Demetrius blance to Shakur wasn’t this dancery”? women whose berry is black “I feel like he did that Shakur’s legacy, several Shipp Jr.; his outstanding por- enough to tame the revolt of At the Los Angeles pre- and juice is sweet and "I Get well, even though it came things are for sure as depict- trayal embodied the fer- divisive twitter fingers that miere for the film held on Around" to the women whose off sometimes maybe ed in the film: Tupac was no vent,and relentless spirit of worked around the clock to June 14 at the Westwood Vil- lustful desires matched his. aggressive or disrespect- dummy, he was wise beyond Tupac, his passion for music, dishearten the biopic. It was as lage Theatres, the Sentinel It was Kidada Jones, ful, you have to respect his years, and spoke his mind and his candid ability to give if the masses wanted Shakur had an opportunity to speak daughter of legendary music yourself first, and I feel where it counted for a gener- voice to those who had none. to resurrect or hologram his with a numerous industry producer Quincy Jones, like in this industry people ation of Black people who New-aged film critics way through the movie. players, all of whom had however, that appeared to be try and put everyone didn’t have a voice. and social media hecklers, Contextually, Tupac was nothing but affirming com- the full manifestation of “true before themselves, but if Producer L.T.Hutton says however, claim that the no different than Dr. Martin ments about the film, and love” for the rapper. Played you aint straight, nothing he used the “Holy Trinity” recent film wasn't an accurate Luther King Jr., Huey P. many of which could person- by actress Annette Ilonzeh, you do is gon’ be concept to develop the film, depiction of the late rapper, Newton, or any other Black ally speak to Shakur’s impact Jones is seen playing hard to straight,” he continued. {See ‘ALL EYES ON ME’ activist, and poet, targeting revolutionary who involun- on them, personally. get, realizing that the very Jermel Howard, who on D-3} the casting or piggy-backing tarily sacrificed his or her For Young Noble and man who's set his eyes on her on the mainstream opinions life for the people they were E.D.I. Mean, remaining has millions of eyes on him. of Jada Pinkett-Smith, or 50 called to reach. Although the members of Shakur’s Hip- Though the road of the love Cent, who essentially dis- form of expression and path Hop group Outlawz, the affair ends in Shakur’s credited the films’ authentici- differed, their hatred for movie’s release was “bitter untimely death, many ty. Hundreds of news agen- injustice, their martyrdom, sweet” as they lamented believe the relationship cies have since run with the their outcry remained the about his death “wish he was would have stood the test of demoralizing storyline like an same. So, in times like these, still here,” they shared. time, had he survived. Olympian with a burning how could our own people Appearing in several scenes “The fact that I’m in it torch. But in the words of the not at least band together to throughout the film, the artists in super blessed, and I'm late Rodney King, can't we celebrate the artistry and went on to say that they happy for everyone to PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.ALLEYEZ.MOVIE all just get along? activism of a Black man that believed the cast “brought it experience this untold story Actress Danai Gurira fervently embraces her roles as the According to Forbes, the stood for change? How can to life one-hundred percent”, that needs to be heard and late Afeni Shakur, Black Panther party leader, educator film made a solid $27.05 mil- we not stand cohesively to and that “Demetrius did a seen and felt,” Ilonzeh said. and truth teller. lion during its’ first weekend support a Black film, in the great job bringing [Tupac] to at the box-office, but even words of Mary J Bidge, life for this new generation”. Shipp Jr.’s striking resem- “without all the hateration in As it pertains to Shipp Jr.'s preparation for the film, he said that it was all about "div- ing in to the world of the man, from his childhood, to how he was raised … who influenced him.” Namely, the film zeros in on Tupac’s rocky relation- ship with his mother Afeni Shakur, passionately por-

PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.ALLEYEZ.MOVIE trayed by actress Danai Guri- Producer L.T. Hutton says in this scene, he used a poem ra. Although flawed and written by 2Pac for Jada Pinkett-Smith (played by Kat Gra- afflicted by drug abuse, the ham) to depict a heartfelt moment of expression to the late Afeni Shakur is show- friend he loved dearly. cased as a woman of fortitude, Prodigy, half of rap duo Mobb Deep, dead at 42 ASSOCIATED PRESS of prison recipes last year, based on his time in jail. Rapper Prodigy, a mem- The book, “commissary ber of the hardcore New kitchen: my infamous York hip-hop duo Mobb prison cookbook,” was Deep, has died. He was 42. released on Infamous, The rapper’s publicist Prodigy’s own imprint at said in a statement Tuesday Brooklyn-based Akashic that Prodigy was hospital- Books. ized a few days ago in Las He said being in prison Vegas “for complications changed him. Prodigy MESFIN FEKADU, ASSOCIATED PRESS caused by a sickle cell ane- served most of a 3.5-year Prodigy mia crisis.” Prodigy has bat- sentence in a medium-secu- tled sickle cell since birth and “Hey Luv (Anything).” rity dorm at Mid-State Cor- and was in Las Vegas for a Nas, who is also from rectional Facility near performance. Queens, New York, called Utica, New York, after a The exact cause of death Prodigy a “king” in an plea deal on a weapons pos- was not clear, the represen- Instagram post. Others also session charge in 2007. tative said. paid tribute to Prodigy, who “It made me realize the “It is with extreme sad- was often praised for his gravity, the reality of having ness and disbelief that we skilled rhymes and lyrics. everything taken from you. confirm the death of our Mobb Deep earned a My career, my family, my dear friend Albert Johnson, platinum plaque for the freedom,” he told The Asso- better known to millions of 1999 album, “Murda ciated Press in an interview fans as Prodigy of legendary Muzik,” which featured the last year. NY rap duo Mobb Deep,” memorable remix of “Quiet The rapper, who is a the statement read. “We Storm,” still performed by father of two, said it was would like to thank every- Lil Kim on the road today. hard to leave his kids who one for respecting the fami- The duo also reached gold were young when he went ly’s privacy at this time.” status with the albums to prison. Prodigy was born in “Infamy,” “Hell on Earth” “I just tell them, you New York. He found suc- and “The Infamous.” know, it was horrible. You cess in the ‘90s with fellow Prodigy released several don’t ever want to be in that rapper Havoc in Mobb solo albums, including the position. Learn from my © 2016 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Deep. The duo’s hits includ- gold-selling “H.N.I.C.” mistakes. Learn from me. ed “Quiet Storm” with Lil 2000. You don’t have go through CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOROR Kim, “Shook Ones (Part II)” He released a cookbook it yourself,” he said. STARTSSTTARARRTTS FFRIDFRIDAY,AAYYY,, JUNE 3300 THEATERSTHEAATERSTERS AND SHOWTIMESSHOWTIMMES D-3 LOSANGELESSENTINEL ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 The Black Association Of Documentary Filmmakers (‘Badwest’) Presents Its 11th Annual ‘Day Of Black Docs’ Saturday, June 24, 2017 At The American Film Institute ~12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free parking in the AFI lot BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL self, found God, and in the Contributing Writer process, created an extraor- dinary body of work that It’s one day — Saturday, transcends all barriers of June 24th at the American race, religion, age and geog- Film Institute — but it’s an raphy. - These words -- spo- important moment where ken by Academy Award storytellers stand up to be winner Denzel Washington counted and heard, and it’s – illuminate what John the audience’s job to listen. Coltrane was thinking and This year the Black Associa- tion of Documentary Film- rounds out the day. makers West (BADWEST) To get the conversation will host their 11th annual flowing in the right and pos- “Day of Black Docs” an itive direction, post-screen- event that is zealously ing panel discussions with embraced by industry and filmmakers will be moderat- community. ed by Nana Gyamfi, the Held at the American well-known human and “CHASING TRANE” is the Film Institute (AFI) Mark civil-rights defense attorney definitive documentary Goodson Theater, with $20 and fiery radio host of the film about musician, tickets for all-day, the event weekly radio show “Upris- John Coltrane. sells out very quickly.. ing the Asafo Edition.” This year there are three Gyamfi is also a professor of nected with feature films that have traditionally been feature length award-win- Pan-African studies at Cali- and television. To excel in closed to us. Recognizing ning documentaries and a fornia State University, Los this genre is a sheer labor of the multitude of stories to be short documentary that will Angeles. love in which patience is shared, we acknowledge the be screened which include BADWest co-chairper- more than a simple virtue, significance of having Sundance Film Festival win- son Denise Hamilton says it’s a job skill requirement. important stories brought to ner “WHOSE STREETS?”, that their committee made a Formed in 2003, BADWest light whenever they can, if “CHASING TRANE” the decision to choose films is a collective of documen- they’re told with respect and definitive documentary film with a clear and firm moral tary filmmakers of African understanding. That’s why about musician John fiber, offering this: “These descent who advocate for we’re open to the artistic Coltrane, “BY BLOOD”, combined films showcase “Chasing Trane: The John the recognition and profes- freedom of storytelling done which chronicles American the past and present reality Coltrane Documentary” sional advancement of collaboratively with others - Indians of African descent of Blacks in this country, Black documentary film- as long as they’re told with as they battle to regain their while also demonstrating ing the moral conscience of feeling at critical moments makers. deference. Ultimately, we tribal citizenship and our amazing resilience and this country, whether it be throughout his life and Day of Black Docs is co- are the purveyors of our his- “BULLDOGGING:THE creativity in the midst of it our relationship to indige- career. sponsored by the Interna- tory, our culture, and should AFRICANAMERICAN all,” she said. nous people, forging ahead Written and directed by tional Documentary Associ- continually demand to be so. COWBOY PROJECT,” a “Our struggles, as well in creative arenas, or being critically-acclaimed docu- ation (IDA), California As- - Denise Hamilton film exploring the historic as our contributions to in the forefront of demand- mentary filmmaker John sociation of African Ameri- Q: Where do u see the contributions of Black cow- American culture, have ing justice - and it’s cap- Scheinfeld, the film was can Superintendents and future of docs? boys to Western culture played a major role in defin- tured in this event.” produced with the full par- Administrators (CAAASA) The future is bright for “WHOSE STREETS?” ticipation of the Coltrane and Momentous Insurance documentary filmmaking – The Sundance Film Festi- family and the support of the Brokerage. for three main reasons. Doc- val winner and feature film record labels that collective- Here is what the Black umentaries, in general, cost debut of writer-director ly own the Coltrane catalog. Docs collective’s David M. less to produce than narra- Sabaah Folayan and co- “BY BLOOD” chroni- Massey and Denise Hamil- tive filmmaking. Another director Damon Davis is cles American Indians of ton, co-chairs, and officers reason is filmmaking tech- about the Ferguson uprising. African descent as they bat- of BADWest had to offer on nology has become less For this generation, the bat- tle in the court to regain trib- why it’s critical for African expensive and thus, docu- tle is not for civil rights, but al citizenship. Americans and African-Americans to mentaries are becoming for the right to live. are familiar with the tell our stories and what the more popular especially “CHASINGTRANE: removal of Cherokees in the future might look like for among people of color. Last- THE JOHN COLTRANE infamous “Trial of Tears,” DOCUMENTARY” is a but the involvement of thought-provoking, uplift- African Americans is far ing, powerful film about an less known. When the U.S. outside-the-box thinker Indian Removal Act forced whose boundary-shattering Native Americans to relin- music continues to impact quish their native land and and influence people around move west, countless slaves the world. This compelling followed them into the fron- portrait of a remarkable tier, bound and shackled. artist reveals the critical The documentary chronicles experiences and challenges Freedman descendants “Whose that shaped the life of John Roshon Jones and his chil- Streets?” Coltrane and his revolution- dren Sylvia Davis and Mari- ary sound. It is a story of lyn Vann as well as civil- demons and darkness, of rights advocates David the art of documentary film- ly, distribution with stream- persistence and redemption. Cornsilk and Jon Velie making. ing companies and social But, above all else, it is the whose roles illustrate tenu- Q: Why is it important media platforms give film- incredible journey of a spiri- ous race relations across that WE tell our stories our- makers more outlets to dis- tual warrior who found him- Oklahoma. Ultimately the selves or is that important at play their stories without documentary illustrates how all? Hollywood’s permission. federal encroachment over It is extremely important African American film- Indian territories led to that people of color be in the makers aren’t just using the Oklahoma’s statehood and forefront of telling their sto- documentary genre to tell fueled its violent history. ries. Historically, Blacks their stories on the grass- The film is directed by Mar- have continually witnessed roots level. This was evi- cos Barbery & Sam Russell. people from outside our cul- dent at this year’s Academy “BULLDOGGING: ture tell stories that misrep- Awards ceremony when THE AFRICAN AMERI- resent our reality, exclude four Black directors, Ezra CANCOWBOYPROJ- our perspectives, and ignore Edelman, Ava DuVernay, ECT” is a collaboration important facts. In addition, Raoul Peck, and Roger Ross between producer/director we’ve seen the misappropri- Williams were nominated in Elizabeth Bayne and pho- ation of our culture when the feature documentary cat- tographer Edward Cushen- handled by others who lack egory. Edelman won the berry. This short documen- the knowledge or even inter- Oscar with his comprehen- tary film explores the his- est to get the facts straight. sive five-part documentary toric contributions of Black It has, unfortunately, been in series, O.J.: Made in Ameri- cowboys to Western culture, the interest of a white ca.-David Massey and we meet the men and supremacy to continually Tickets for the all-day women who keep the legacy denigrate our reality and event are $20, and advance alive. portray us in a negative purchase is highly recom- Q&A guest panelists light. For these reasons, we mended at www.dayof- include the producer Dave must insist that our voices blackdocs.org. Free parking Harding and editor/co-pro- be included in whatever dia- at the AFI lot. ducer Peter Lynch, “Chasing logue exists around our nar- http://www.whoses- Trane.” rative. treets.com/ The financial reward for In this new global com- http://www.bybloodthe- documentary films is noth- munity, we also see a need film.com/ ing compared to the upwind to identify and work with https://twitter.com/BAD of high financial return con- others who have resources WestLA

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By Cora Jackson-Fossett Religion Editor

Insecurities, de- pression, and confu- sion doesn’t only attack adults, an increasing number of teenage girls are experiencing it as well. As a practicing be- havioral health consul- tant, Dr. Valerie Ward- law noticed the rise as more and more teen girls were referred to her for counseling and guidance in battling these negative feelings. Frequent requests from her young clients to “write down” her advice inspired her to compose something more permanent. But Wardlaw didn’t write a typical self-help book. Instead, she penned a COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO message of encourage- Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, above, aims to encourage and inspire teen girls with her new book, “For Girls Who Choose to Believe - #IMATTER.” ment, affirmations and scripture for teen girls can do what they would the topic, Wardlaw ends the believer, that you will still Hope and Love” that uplifting words. to help them defeat self- want to do. They have got chapter with a statement of come away with positive assures teens that they can “We all have challeng- doubt and enjoy a life of to believe it and believe affirmation that readers are affirmations. I know that overcome any challenges es thinking, ‘Am I good endless possibilities. that they matter. advised to “repeat as often through God’s word, we they may face. Recounting enough?’ Fortunately, God “For Girls Who “I added the hashtag as needed,” a blank page to can excel. He tells us He David’s defeat of the giant looks at us through the lens Choose to Believe - because, as we all record personal thoughts loves us unconditionally Goliath, Wardlaw writes, of love and that is exactly #IMatter” is Wardlaw’s know, they are on social and a scripture verse that just the way that we are.” “David knew that the how He wants us to see book of “positive self- media. (Wardlaw created reveals God’s word on that She also incorporates obstacle (Goliath) was ourselves,” said Wardlaw. talk.” The compact IMatterSister.com on the particular subject. lessons learned from a temporary one [that] “I am encouraging volume contains seven web and @IMatterSister In light of her own various biblical heroes. he could overcome with people to talk to them- chapters providing di- on Twitter for girls to post relationship with Christ, For example, in addressing God’s help, and He is selves like David in the rection in handling teen encouraging comments.) I Wardlaw felt strongly pain and self-destruction available to you.” Bible, encourage yourself, issues such as belong- put my thoughts in book that the word of God (such as self-inflicted Although directed at have positive self-talk. ing, hopelessness, dat- form so they could access would help teens as they cutting), she urges readers teens, “For Girls Who “I say to teens to say it ing, choices and faith. it when ever they need it.” go through the healing to seek help and cites Choose to Believe” offers and believe it. Learn how As for the reason, Each chapter begins process of changing their Exodus 17 where Moses practical insight and to talk to yourself and en- Wardlaw explained, “I with positive quotes like outlook and conduct. received assistance from advice, regardless of age, courage yourself.” felt that it was important “I am uniquely special… “I am a firm believer Aaron and Hur to hold up belief, ethnicity or gender. to impress upon girls even if I don’t feel that in the word of God and his hands, thus securing Recommendations are “For Girls Who Choose that they are the ones way right now,” and “It is in the power of the word the Israelites’ victory in a spread throughout the to Believe - #IMatter” is that have to believe that a blessing to love and be of God,” she declared. battle with the Amalekites. book to help conquer available in printed form they can accomplish loved.” After sharing facts “I hope that even if you King David is featured fears about appearance or or e-book at Amazon.com. their dreams, that they and enlightenment about are not a Christian or a in the chapter on “Faith, acceptance with positive,

Sentinel News Service Conflict Resolution. “Everyone has ques- Pastor David Cross will tions and Solomon has unveil a new sermon series answers. This series will entitled “Fifty Shades of help you to succeed in your Real” beginning Sunday, spiritual and personal rela- July 9, at the 9 a.m. and 11 tionships. Come and hear a.m. worship services at what the word of God has The Liberty Church (TLC). to say in these matters,” “These sermons added Cross.

will provide significant CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL relationship information The Liberty Church found in the Song of is located at 14725 Bishop Stafford J. N. Wicker (left) delivered a rousing Father’s Day sermon on June COURTESY PHOTO Solomon,” said Cross. The S. Gramercy Place in 18 at Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church in Los Angeles. In attendance Pastor David Cross of The topics include Attraction, Gardena. For information, were (from left) retired Episcopal Supervisor Mary L. Kirkland, Pastor Mary S. Liberty Church begins a Dating, Communication, call (310) 715-8400 or visit Minor, Rev. Dr. Constance Wicker and retired Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr. new series on Sunday, July 9. Engagement, Marriage and thelibertychurch.net.

Sentinel News Service other activities geared and in collaboration with toward preparing the next Chucos Youth Justice Co- The West Angeles generation for success. alition, sold 260 tickets Community Development The Los Angeles and were allotted 2 hours Corporation’s Young N’ Sparks have an initiative of court-time! LA (YNLA) program is they sponsor called “Court- The two organizations a leadership development Time.” Due to low ticket also organized a basketball program that focuses on sales, the L.A. Sparks orga- tournament on June 6, assisting young men to nization sells game tickets where two other youth graduate from high school through Court-Time. The programs were invited and teaches them 21st cen- Sparks give game tickets to play in this exciting tury skills that will prepare to non-profit organizations competition. The entire them for today’s work- to sell and for every 130 event yielded a win/win force. tickets sold, they will allot for YNLA’s partnership The YNLA program one-hour of court time to with Chucos and the targets young men between that organization. L.A. Sparks women’s the ages of 14 to 21 who re- COURTESY PHOTO Literally hitting the professional basketball side in South Los Angeles Young N’ LA participants prepare to usher at West Angeles CDC’s Annual Awards Gala. streets and selling tickets team. and are low-income. The after church services at program offers each par- training and placement, Throughout the tutoring, a series of West Angeles Church of To learn more about ticipant academic support, and entrepreneurial devel- academic year, participants professional development God in Christ, young peo- Young N’LA, visit life skills, job preparation, opment. are engaged in group workshops and a host of ple doubled that amount westangelescdc.org. E-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017

By Cora Jackson-Fossett Church Cannot Remain begins at 9 a.m., at the West place on Saturday, June Leaders Forum will be held the Official Day service on Religion Editor Silent” based on Esther Angeles North Campus. 24, starting at 3 p.m., and the youth Sunday, June 25, at 4 p.m., 4:13-14. Mother Barbra McCoo- with the worship service at 6 p.m., at West Angeles Church The 103rd Holy Worship services will Lewis, general supervisor Sunshine with the message by of God In Christ Cathe- Convocation hosted by be held on Thursday, June of the Church of God in Band and Pastor Ryan Sims. All dral, 3600 South Crenshaw the First Ecclesiastical 22, and Friday, June 23, Christ, Inc., will speak. In Purity activities will be held Blvd., in Los Angeles. Jurisdiction of Southern at 7 p.m., at West Angeles addition, Ealy will hold his Class at 9 at Gospel Memorial “We look forward to California of the Church Of Church of God In Christ - Bishop’s Council meeting a.m. The COGIC, 1480 Atlantic worshipping with you. God In Christ (COGIC) is North Campus, 3045 South at 9 a.m., in the West Youth Avenue in Long We have some dynamic currently underway. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles Crystal Room. A Beach. convocation speakers and The event, convened Angeles. The preachers panel discussion on “The Ealy will invite the public to come by Bishop Joe L. Ealy, will be Bishop Paul Morton Sexual Revolution and conclude the out and be blessed,” said presiding prelate, began and Bishop Frank Anthone Today’s Church” will be convocation Ealy. June 19 and continues White, respectively. featured. and deliver through Sunday, June 25. Also on June 22, the Several activities aimed the closing To learn more, call The theme is “Why The Women’s Day service at young people will take sermon at (562) 599-7389.

By Rev. Mark Whitlock, Jr., phone. Some persons truly is not limited to a member Pal account or an equiva- MSSE Online giving is a safe, enjoy placing money in being physically present lent system to receive Pastor, COR Church, Irvine secure, easy, and a swift the offering tray, but they at church. They give via funds, and a method of re- and Executive Director of the method of tithing and don’t give to the church the Internet online, swipe cording transactions. USC Cecil Murray Center for giving offerings to God’s unless they are physically a square to give or give by The church then trains Community Engagement church. Online giving in church. This addiction cell phone. It is as easy as its members to give online. works! to writing checks and writing an email or using a The minister’s pitch in- Online giving is one Many church members touching cash is crippling cell phone. Online giving cludes an appeal to donors of the fastest-growing are addicted to writing the financial stability of works! watching online and in the methods of giving to checks, touching cash, the church. There is a cure. A church needs the fol- pews to give by swiping churches. Online giving is lifting coins and filling Online giving! lowing items: Square credit a square or going online

COURTESY PHOTO out donation envelopes. One of the best means card reader, iPad, Wi-Fi to give. The church may Rev. Mark Whitlock, Jr. The church may consider of giving is online. Church access, church website, choose to host stewardship starting a 12-step program members may give video cameras to shoot the training sessions for online a way of donating money for people afraid of giving 24-hours a day and seven worship services, an online giving. via the internet and cell online. days a week. Online giving streaming company, a Pay- Twenty-five percent of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church gives online. There Experienced Musician Wanted are some churches that If you are an experienced Musician who is spirit- receive 75 percent of the filled and ministry minded, versatile in your offerings online. Online ability to play instruments and teach choirs, and giving increases church looking for a stable full-time position in a spirit- giving. Online giving helps the church better manage filled and family oriented atmosphere, please cash flow. submit your resume to Holy Chapel M. B.C., Let’s get over the fear at [email protected] or mail to 1016 of the Internet. Online giv- East Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90220. ing works!

New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 9537 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Worship Services..... 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday School ...... 9:30am Prayer Meeting (Wed) ...... 6:30pm Bible Study (Wed) ...... 7:00pm The Church Where “It Pays to be Nice” CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor