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PHOTO CREDIT: LIROY WILLIAMS Mayor Eric Garcetti celebrates with the I Heart Watts Organization at the grant press conference.

By Niele ANdersoN in the community Contributing Writer of Watts. The press conference was held The grant will at the site of the new help fund develop- Watts Healing Tech ment and infrastruc- Garden, located at PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS ture projects that Edwin Markham L.A. City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Tony Cox, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Beverly White, Jim Hill, L.A. City achieve major envi- Middle School (1650 Council President Herb Wesson, Pat Harvey, Derrin Horton, L.A. City Councilmember Curren Price, Tony McEwing and other ronmental, health, E. 104th Street, LA). media professionals at the Los Angeles City Council presentation for African American Heritage Month. and economic bene- The initiative fits to the Watts com- was led by Hous- By KimBerlee BucK social justice, equal era and radio personali- local media profession- can Heritage Month, munity. ing Authority of the Staff Writer rights, women’s rights, ties, the digital media, als who have helped as a reminder of the Los Angeles - City of Los Ange- and human rights. print publications and shape Southern Califor- historic impact African Mayor Eric Garcetti les (HACLA). John Since the 1800s, These journalists and so many more who nia through the produc- Americans have made recently hosted a King, community African American jour- newsmakers made it have reintroduced the tion and dissemination in journalism and the press conference relations officernalists have worked their mission to pub- Constitutional meaning of news. Wesson, along news. celebration and cer- for HACLA stated, hard to tell the stories licly address and report of freedom of the press with Councilmember “I am so proud to- emonial tree planting “this is a huge ac- of those around them on the challenges faced and freedom of speech. Marqueece Harris- day because of individ- to mark the begin- complishment and and the events that by the Black commu- On Tuesday, Febru- Dawson and Council- uals who are surround- ning of the imple- something which impact their commu- nity. Throughout his- ary 6, the Los Angeles member Curren Price, ing me at my side, mentation phase of {See WATTS A-8} nity. Black newspapers tory, it has been the City Council (LACC), led a formal presenta- sitting, [and] standing a $35 million grant alone, are known for Black photographers, and its president, Herb tion in celebration being advocates for videographers, on cam- Wesson, honored Black of African Ameri- {See WRITE A-8}

Villaraigosa continues to mobilize his home turf in statewide gubernatorial race

ARNOLD TURNER/ A TURNER ARCHIVES Tavis Smiley’s Conversation: Women, Men and the Workplace panel (L-R) - employment attorney John Rubiner, VP of Professional Development (PIHRA) Darlene Cohen, psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman, Tavis Smiley and Dr. Melina Abdullah, L.A. City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, former L.A. City Mayor Antonio Professor and Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. Villaraigosa and L.A. City Councilman Curren Price. Hurricane Irma hits Florida By Niele ANdersoN al misconduct or harassment Last week Tavis Smiley By Niele ANdersoN gosa kicked off his run Bass. As he continues Contributing Writer are in rehab or laying low, kicked off a 5-city national Contributing Writer for California Governor to travel up and down Tavis Smiley hits the road tour at the Nate Holden at Los Angeles Trade Tech the California coast, Vil- While most Hollywood to find understanding to thisPerforming Arts Center to Former Mayor of Los last year with the support men being accused of sexu- “out the closet” epidemic. {See SMILEY A-8} Angeles, Antonio Villarai- of Congresswoman Karen {See VILLARAIGOSA A-9}

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It seems that we’ve

PHOTO BY ALBERTO E. RODRIGUEZ, GETTY IMAGES Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler stand in the presence of Wakandan warriors at Black Panther film premiere.

been waiting for the re- wait. Recently, the Sentinel lease of the world’s very had the opportunity to see Members of the Congressional Black Caucus wear Kente cloth-inspired first Black Marvel film forthe a premiere of the film and prints, during the State of the Union address on January 30. The CBC members while now, but let’s just say, attend a full-house press stood in solidarity with the Americans, Haitians and the African nations the Marvel Cinematic Uni- day to hear directly from the smeared by President Trump’s comments during a bipartisan meeting about www.lasentinel.net verse superhero film “Black immigration at the White House. (LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE/NNPA) Panther” is well worth the {See MARVEL A-9} {See FULL STORY A-10} A-6 A-2 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY FEBRUARY 8, 9, 2018 2014

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Young Entrepreneur Tavere Johnson Jr. Says He’s Just “Your Average Genius”

migrated to the U.S. and settled in Florida, when he was 13. Johnson said he’d al- ways been a “hustler,” who played sports and loved sneakers. “I had a lemonade stand and then I went to work at a car wash,” Johnson said. “I was a sponge, though, who put himself around the right people, because I always had that entrepre- neurial and hustler spirit.” By Stacy M. Brown “Most people look at In a lot of ways, John- NNPA Newswire the word stress and they son said he’s like his fa- frown upon it,” he said. ther, Tavere Johnson, Sr. At 28, Tavere Johnson “I actually enjoy stress. If “He’s my mentor and Jr. has established himself you are stressed, it means he motivates me,” John- as an author, creative en- something that you care son said. “I’m a hybrid of trepreneur and, as many about is at risk, so the him, but I’m a little more who know him say, a for- question becomes, ‘What tenacious, especially in ward thinker. are you going to do about this digital age, but he’s The Jamaican-born it” the root of it and is what’s Johnson has still another Johnson’s friends note got me going. Everything way of describing himself: that he approaches life and springs from there.” “Your Average Genius,” business with an eye on Johnson began his ca- or “YAG” for short, which what’s applicable. reer in the corporate world also happens to be the title He said “YAG – Your of call centers just three of his new book that should Average Genius,” is for the years after he arrived from hit book stores this year. budding businessperson, Jamaica. As he climbed the “I just try to reveal the the titan of the industry corporate ladder, Johnson very simple idea of the or even the everyday go- said he also attended trade average genius, who lives getter. shows and seminars to fur- inside all of us,” Johnson The tome is a way of ther his knowledge and ex- said. “I used the word av- sharing how a spiritual— perience. erage not to downplay the but not religious—and At just 21, Johnson greatness of us, but to en- positive approach will founded his first lead- gen courage and promote cour- bring success by maximiz- eration call center with a TAVERE JOHNSON JR. age, work ethics, drive, ing individuals’ resources, group of partners, and later Black millennial entrepreneur Tavere Johnson Jr. is the author of “Your Average self-confidence and theapproaching obstacles with he used his own capital to Genius.” willingness to risk it all for positive energy and taking start a healthcare lead gen- what you believe in and to time to consider a person’s eration agency call center, away that he didn’t want together,” he said. what I have and what I will, be great.” goal and the consequences which he said is currently to just distribute the book Johnson continued: “I so I want to be of encour- In fact, Johnson has a of obtaining them, he said. valued at more than $4 to his parents and family am the average genius. agement.” unique view of stress. “At this point in my million. friends. That’s the cornerstone of If there’s one message In one chapter of his life, I want to make a posi- “It’s one of the more “I want to make an im- what drives me and encour- Johnson said he wishes ev- book, subtitled “Enemies tive impact on people I rub dynamic call centers,” pact, a positive impact, so ages me to instill this in ev- eryone would take from the and Obstacles,” Johnson shoulders with,” Johnson Johnson said. for six or seven months and eryone that I rub shoulders book, he said its positivity. explains the need to battle said. Writing the book, he from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., after with. I don’t think I’m a “Positivity always adversity and not being Born in Jamaica, John- said, was a personal mile- I got out of the daily grind, cliché genius and I feel like wins,” Johnson said. overcome by stress. son and his family im- stone. Johnson knew right I wrote and put this book everybody can accomplish

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When asked how more By Brittany K. JacKson in Downtown Los Ange- athletes and men of color Contributing Writer les, the testosterone-driven can get involved, just as event placed specific focus Colin Kaepernick has Recently, Ford Motor on building socioeconomic taken a stance for change, Company partnered with wellness and education in former Detroit Mayor and an all-star lineup of Black communities of color and NBA Hall of Famer Dave men to spearhead the Los among Black men. In at- Bing said it will happen Angeles launch of Men of tendance were also a slew simply by promoting the Courage, a now nation- of professional athletes, men who are great fa- wide initiative designed business owners and for- thers, great husbands and to change the narrative of ward thinking men of col- great business people. Black boys and men in or who came with a ready “We just want to as much America. The initiatives’ mind to affect change in as we can promote that,” national ambassadors in- their communities. he said. Bing also said clude Grammy-nominated Black men in America the truth needs to be told recording artist Big Sean, are often showcased in a to young people whose NFL Hall of Famer Jerome negative light as absent eyes are solely focused “The Bus” Bettis, former fathers, hoodlums or men on becoming professional Detroit Mayor and NBA without purpose. This athletes. Hall of Famer Dave Bing, event, however, brought “I think the truth needs author and speaker Shaka attention to the fact that PHOTO BY LOUIS KENGI CARR to be told to them. It’s Senghor and venture capi- Black men in America, no (l-r) Music executives Trakmatik, J.LBS, Grammy nominated artist Big Sean and Roc probably one-tenth of one talist Erik Moore. matter what stage they are Nation artist Casey Veggies pictured at Men of Courage soiree in Los Angeles. percent of young Black Held at a swanky venue in life, have the capacity to men that can make it into nurture themselves and re- ing and giving back to the professional sports, so it’s ally figure out what’s goingcommunity.” Trakmatik very tough, it’s very dif- on, that’s the true key to suc- stated. “Men my age, they ficult,” he said. “You not cess,” he added. always talk about trying to only have to be good, but Typically, the event is make a change in the com- the timing is really impor- left exclusively for men to munity but don’t actually tant,” Bing continued. identify and solve core com- do anything. So I’ve been in “Trying to get athletes munity issues, but the fellas the streets, teaching kids for up-to-date to look back gave just a few ladies a pass about 7 years now, so a day where they came from, this time, calling on them to like this means a lot to me,” and they’re at the height complete their asset map- he continued. of their careers; we want ping exercise. Each table Bettis says that being a them to give back, and was set with a toolkit, so that man of courage means that we want them to sit down in an exclusive setting, the he’s able to “leave a legacy and talk to these young men could brainstorm and for the young men that come people, and let them create actionable solutions after” him. “I’m able to walk know what we expect of for change, some of which this path because of the leg- them and what they can PHOTO BY LOUIS KENGI CARR include combining resourc- acy that’s been left in front achieve,” Bing stated. Social and tech entrepreneur Shawn H. Wilson leads panel discussion with Dave es to create change and posi- of me,” he said. “Speaking “They don’t necessarily Bing and Big Sean at Men of Courage launch in Los Angeles. tive influence for the Black of Dr. Martin Luther King have to play professional men and boys who need it Jr., to have an opportunity to sports, but they still can be great and not conform to the whole neighborhood, to him and his artistry, but the most. have an event like this on his be very successful at life.” the standards society sets the whole community and said that it’s them who he Trakmatik, music con- birthday, it really symboliz- On the economic for them. bosses up and delivers on admires for their will to noisseur and founder of es the next step and we need front, entrepreneur, phi- We asked Big Sean how it,” he said. “That’s the keep going in spite of ... a non-profit organizationto pay it forward.” Bettis lanthropist and Buffalo he defines a man of cour- way we can really go for- “If they look up to me, just called Be Yourself, is also declared. Bettis also has his Wild Wings Franchisee age, and he simply stated ward and advance every- know I look up to them, a man of courage who’s own foundation called the owner, Karim Webb says that it is someone who thing we’re doing,” Sean because I respect them for on the field doing the workThe Bus Stops Here Foun- that we must first -ad thinks about more than just continued. respecting themselves and and teaching youth about dation where he says their dress the education crisis himself. “It’s somebody Big Sean humbly ac- the potential they have,” their worth. “It was more goal to provide underprivi- who steps up and considers cepted that there are young Big Sean said. “As long as than music, it was mentor- leged youth with a hand up. {See NARRATIVE A-14} the whole surroundings, boys and men who look up they take the time out to

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President Donald and higher unemployment the number of uninsured ers, religious and civil Trump keeps boasting rates than whites. Black among the non-elderly by rights leaders, economists about the low black unem- workers still earn less than 1.8 million. Trump and Re- and union leaders to dis- ployment rate, although Af- their White counterparts publican efforts to repeal cuss the growing racial rican Americans still suffer in a worsening trend that Obamacare and to throw wealth gap. We will ex- nearly twice the unemploy- holds true even after ac- millions off Medicaid will plore how the workers’ ment rate as Whites do. counting for differences in disproportionately hurt Af- pension funds — from What Trump never age, education, job type, rican Americans and Lati- universities, from unions, mentions is the growing and geography.” nos. from public employees, racial wealth gap: the eco- Trump is trumpeting Inequality is still get- from churches — could be nomic disparity between rising wages but in the first ting worse. As the Pew used safely to green line Whites and people of color year of the Trump adminis- Research Center reports, the neighborhoods that are that plagues this country. tration, the median weekly the typical wealth of upper- too often red-lined. With The statistics from the earnings of African Ameri- income families was seven federal guarantees, real Federal Reserve are clear. cans went down, not up, times that of middle income investment could rebuild Median black household when adjusted for inflation. families in 2016, a gap that neighborhoods, seed small net worth — what assets Forty-five percent of has doubled since 1983. businesses, build affordable the black households in the Black families own homes, Similarly, upper-income housing and create jobs. middle have after subtract- compared with 73 percent families have 75 times the With the tax cut pro- ing debts — is $17,600. of White families. African wealth of lower-income jected to add more than $1 That of the typical white Americans were the hard- families in 2016, compared trillion to the deficit over household is nearly 10 est hit by the financial -col with 28 times the wealth in a decade, the Republican- times greater at $171,000. lapse, in part because banks 1983. And African Ameri- led Congress is looking to

The reason for this targeted the worst liar’s COURTESY PHOTO can and Latino families are slash, not expand, federal shocking disparity is loans to African American Jesse Jackson disproportionately more support for working and clear. As an economic let- and Latino families, assur- likely to be among the low- poor people and impov- ter from authors of the ing them that they could tails, can be seen in the fact struggling to get back to income families. erished rural and urban Federal Reserve Bank of refinance when the value ofthat the wealth of African where they were in 2007. Trump is not to blame communities. With federal San Francisco notes, “For their homes rose. When the American families had re- Over the same period — for this disparity, just as he guarantees and more inde- the past several decades, bottom fell out, the fami- covered to its pre-crash lev- from 2007 to 2016, the is not the reason for current pendent pension fund man- Black workers have fared lies found themselves un- el by 2016 — not counting average wealth of the top low unemployment rates. agement, new capital for worse than White workers derwater, and bankers, like the value of their homes. 1 percent increased by a The question is what will vital investments might be in the U.S. labor market. current Treasury Secretary But the average home eq- mere $4.9 million. the administration do going freed up. Despite government poli- Steve Mnuchin, then made uity for African Americans The Affordable Care forward? If Trump were seri- cies designed to reduce or big bucks foreclosing on was still $16,700 less. The Act (Obamacare) is far This week, I will travel ous about dealing with the eliminate racial disparities, the victims. very working and middle from a perfect health care to New York where the wealth gap, he would be Black workers continue to The measure of this, as class families that reached plan, but it did allow Af- Rainbow Push Wall Street leading this discussion, not experience lower wages the report foreclosed de- to buy a home were still rican Americans to lower project will convene bank- ignoring it. ASSEMBLYMEMBER MIKE A. GIPSON

California has faced a our emergency rooms are needs have evolved over rizes alternate destination nation care into their emer- puts the lives of patients at mental health crisis since drastically over-crowded. time and the current emer- care into their emergency gency response plan. risk as hospital wait times then-Governor Ronald Although they may be gency response system response plan. Under existing law, continue to go up. Reagan severely slashed well-equipped to handle must be updated to reflectMy bill, AB 1795, will paramedics responding to AB 1795 is co-spon- mental health care in the trauma, disasters or emer- this. AB 1795 will ensure ensure that well-trained a 9-1-1 call are required to sored by L.A. County and state. The trickle-down ef- gency physical health that well-trained paramed- paramedics will have the direct people to an emer- the California Hospital As- fect has morphed into a conditions – they are not ics will have the option to option to direct a person to gency department. Yet, in sociation, and supported by torrential downpour as it as well-equipped to serve direct a person to a mental a mental health urgent care 2016 alone, emergency de- the California Ambulance continues to impact our patients who have mental health urgent care center or center or sobering center partments statewide were Association. This measure growing homeless popula- health care needs or sub- sobering center to receive to receive timely and ap- visited over 14.5 million may not solve the emergen- tion. stance abuse problems. timely and appropriate propriate care, if the county times – an ever-increasing cy room gridlock, but it’s a No one will deny that California’s health care care, if the county autho- authorizes alternate desti- and unsustainable trend that step in the right direction.

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The relevance of Black us mere passive recipients that we remember, raise up but allow them to be fur- X and Frederick Douglass, History Month is not de- rather than self-conscious and bring to the table of a ther degraded as is the case and all our other ancestors; termined by our debatable agents of our own lives and multicultural society our today.” Bent on trying to the struggles of our people changed or changing posi- liberation. Thus, as passive own views and values, and “solve our racial problem and the achievement of tion in American society, participants, it means, at a not passively accept and in America by committing our ancestors is to create nor by unfounded assump- minimum, a tragic trivial- adopt the aims and ideals racial suicide,” we would a holocaust of memory in tions that diversity is divi- izing and degraded trans- of White America, defined mistakenly create a great which a whole people dies sive, and that in the interest formation of so much of and deformed in real and loss not only to ourselves and disappears from the of unity we must sacrifice what it means to be Afri- destructive ways by self- but also to this country and history of humanity. or forego our own unique can, i.e., our own unique congratulatory illusions of to humanity as a whole. For DuBois, the cor- cultural contribution to and equally valid and valu- racial, religious and cul- DuBois recognized even rective for this “calls for how this society is recon- able way of being human tural superiority. then that “any statement of intelligence, cooperation ceived and reconstructed. in the world. Indeed, this He is concerned that if our desire to develop (Af- and careful planning” to Our role in the necessary is why we must always be we do not self-consciously rican American) culture, achieve the simultaneous DR. MAULANA KARENGA remaking of America is concerned about the qual- help shape society and the to keep our ties with col- and dual goal of “the ut- not to come to the table ity, content and self-de- world and in the process ored people, to remember ter disappearance of color naked and in need, but termined character of our ning of even more difficultdefine and develop- our our past is being regarded discrimination in American consciously rooted in our contribution to the recon- problems of race and cul- selves, “that would mean as ‘racism’ ”. However, he life and the preservation own history, comfortably ception and reconstruction ture because what we must that we would cease to be states he has “devoted (his) of African history and cul- clothed in our own culture of the ideal and reality of now ask ourselves is when (Black) and become white life to efforts to break down ture as a valuable contribu- and ethically and actively America. For it speaks not we become equal Ameri- in action if not in color. We racial barriers”, but he is tion to modern civilization committed to creating a only to how we understand can citizens what will be would take on the culture “not fighting to settle asthe it was to medieval and shared ideal and reality of and assert ourselves, but our aims and ideals and of White Americans doing question of racial equality ancient civilization.” to this unfinished multicultur- also to the kind of lives we what will we have to do as they do and thinking as in America by the process achieve this, self-determi- al project we call America. will actually live and the with selecting these aims they think”. Indeed, he says of getting rid of the (Black) nation is indispensable. For For as we’ve said so often, legacy we leave to those and ideals?” Continuing not only would this mean race; getting rid of Black as Fanon states, it is this America is not a finished who come after us. his questioning, he asks us the loss of physical evi- folk, not producing Black choosing for oneself, this White product, but an on- In an insightful essay “are we to assume that we dence of our existence, but children; forgetting the independence which is “an going unfinished multi- titled “Whither Now and will simply adopt the ideals also, “We would lose our slave trade and slavery, and indispensable condition for cultural project, and each Why” (1960), Dr. W.E.B. of (White) Americans and memory of (Black) history the struggle for emancipa- the existence of men and people has the right and DuBois expressed a similar become what they are or and of the racial peculiari- tion; of forgetting abolition women who are truly lib- responsibility to speak its concern about whether we want to be and that we have ties which have long been and especially ignoring the erated” and capable of the own special cultural truth would collaborate in our in this process no ideals of associated with (Black whole cultural history of radical transformation of and make its own unique disappearance as a people our own?” people).” These particu- Africans in the world”. society and the world. contribution to how this or preserve this distinct, These questions of aims larities of Black people are Here DuBois re-affirms society is reconceived and rich and complex culture and ideals are questions of our spiritual, ethical, intel- the Kawaida conception Dr. Maulana Karenga, reconstructed. and this most ancient of culture and history, of val- lectual, musical, literary, of the morality of remem- Professor and Chair of Thus, as we celebrate human histories which ac- ues and memory and how artistic, and activist world- brance and the immorality Africana Studies, Califor- Black History Month I— companies it. For DuBois, we understand and assert transforming history and of forgetting. To forget or nia State University-Long General Focus and Black this problem appears in the ourselves as persons and culture by which we under- fail to remember and pay Beach; Executive Direc- History Month II—Wom- midst of our move toward a people. For culture, in stand and assert ourselves due hommage to those who tor, African American Cul- en’s Focus and move more equality and resultant rush its most expansive sense in the world. came before us, who opened tural Center (Us); Creator and more toward an un- to integrate into the exist- for us, is the totality of Even more, DuBois the ways and cleared the of Kwanzaa; and author conscious and unexamined ing social order without thought and practice by says, with the loss of his- paths for us, who taught of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- Americanization which its needed reconception which a people creates torical memory also, “we us the good, righteous and tion of Family, Community was intensified - andand reconstruction ex in more itself, celebrates and sus- would cease to acknowl- upward ways of our ances- and Culture and Essays panded under the Obama dignity-affirming and life- tains itself, and introduces edge any greater tie with tors, the best of beauty and on Struggle: Position and presidency. It is important enhancing ways. itself to history and human- Africa than with England or the highest of right is to be Analysis, www.AfricanA- to remember that the pro- He argues that even ity. And at the heart of this Germany” and “we would ungrateful and immoral. To mericanCulturalCenter- cess has its price and does “complete civil and social process and practice are a not try to develop (Black) forget or fail to remember LA.org; www.OfficialK- not come without costs. equality,” once achieved, people’s views and values. music and art and literature Fannie Lou Hamer or Har- wanzaaWebsite.org; www. In fact, such an unreflec- will not bring “as many So DuBois is concerned as distinctive and different, riet Tubman, or Malcolm MaulanaKarenga.org. tive embrace of things and assume an end to the so- • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY thoughts offered by the called (African American) dominant society makes problems, but a begin-

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Why can’t Blacks work mother tongue and institute destroyed. The ordeal will together to advance their a new language that in- cause her to move from a DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. own interests? This recur- volves the new life’s work. psychological, dependent Executive Publisher / CEO ring question, even among Strategy 2: The state to a frozen indepen- JENNIFER J. THOMAS Publisher Blacks themselves, goes to more a foreigner knows dent state. In this frozen, KENNETH R. THOMAS the heart of their difficulty about the language of an- psychological state of inde- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) unifying around key is- other country, the more he pendence, she will, in turn, RUTH WASHINGTON sues and is a huge barrier is able to move through all raise her male and female Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) to group progress. Without levels of that society. If offspring in reversed roles. COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) honest assessment of the you take a slave and teach For fear of the young male’s PAMELA A. BAKEWELL ongoing disenfranchise- him about your language, life, she will psychological- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer ment of Blacks in America, he will know all your se- ly train him to be mentally DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. they will continue to per- LARRY AUBRY crets and he is then no more weak and dependent, but Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL petuate a status quo that, by a slave, for you can fool physically strong. Because Executive Assistant to the Publisher any measure, is not in their Make a Slave is a study of him no longer. she has become psycholog- Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) best interest. Our collec- a scientific process of man- Strategy 3: I have out- ically independent, she will tive silence also serves to breaking and slave-making. lined a number of differ- train her female offspring BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor reinforce America’s myth It describes the rationale ences among the slaves and to be psychologically inde- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising of racial equality and, more and results of Anglo-Saxon I take these differences and pendent. ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ recently, the hoax of a post ideas and methods of en- make them bigger. I use Strategy 6: We talked Circulation/Distribution -racial society. suring the master/slave re- fear, distrust and envy for about paying particular at- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production Unfortunately, silence lationship.” The legacy of control purposes. These tention to the female and Designer/Staff Writer has been Black people’s slaves’ brutal conditioning methods have worked on her offspring for orderly E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Copy Editor/Photographer chief response to its lead- is still apparent in the reluc- my modest plantation in future planning; then we AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer ers’ failure to build and tance of Blacks to consis- the West Indies and will stated that by reversing the JENNIFER BIHM, Staff Writer sustain self-enhancing tently demand justice and work throughout the South: position of male and fe- common ground. We inter- rid themselves of slavery’s Differences range from age male, we have created an BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer nalized the poison fruit of psycho/social shackles that and color to intelligence, orbiting cycle that turns on KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer Willie Lynch’s dehumaniz- tend to render us complicit size, sex, size of planta- its own axis forever unless SHONASSEE SHAVER, Staff Writer ing methods for controlling in our own oppression. tions. a phenomenon occurred CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising Black slaves which remain The following excerpts Strategy 4: Break the and re-shifted the positions BERNARD LLOYD, Advertising in the collective Black from How to Make a Slave spirit of the man much of male and female. (Em- psyche. Nonetheless, as a highlight a horrific and de- like you would break the phasis added.) IRIS STANDFORD, Classified people, we’ve demonstrat- humanizing blueprint for spirit of a horse. And, ride Strategy 7: The best NatioNal advertisiNg represeNtative: ed unsurpassed resilience controlling human lives. the woman as though she way to deal with slaves is to Amalgamated Publishers 45 W. 45th St. , New York, NY 10036 and though the holocaust of “The method for mak- were a wild ass until she shave their mental history (212) 869-5220 - and - enslavement was unspeak- ing a slave includes the ba- is tamed and offers no re- and create a multiplicity of 2400 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il 60616 (312) 842-0200 ably damaging, it need not sic principle used in break- sistance. The black slave, phenomena of illusions so Member: Audit Bureau of Circulation, City News Service, Associated be indelible. ing a horse: we reduce after receiving this indoc- that each illusion will twirl Press, California Newspaper Publishers Association, National A “foolproof” formula them from their natural trination, shall carry on in its own orbit. Newspaper Publishers Association, National Newspapers Association. for controlling Black slaves state and break their inde- and become self-refueling Gentlemen, these meth- HOW TO REACH US was set forth by Willie pendence, thereby creating and self-generating for ods are your keys to con- Main Number (323) 299-3800 Lynch in 1712. In intro- a dependency state to get hundreds of years, maybe trol. Use them. Have your DEPARTMENTS ducing Lynch’s “How to from them useful produc- thousands. You must pit wives and children use Entertainment Editor, Ext. 264 • Family Editor, Ext. 258 Religion Editor, Ext. 251 Make a Slave,” Frederick tion for our business and the old black male vs. the them. Never miss an op- Classified Advertising, Ext. 210 Douglass noted that Lynch, pleasure. young male. You must use portunity. If used intensely Display Advertising 220,223 a slaveholder in the West Strategy 1: Taking so the dark-skinned slaves vs. for one year, the slaves Subscriptions, Ext. 0 Indies, was invited to the many drops of good White the light-skinned slaves and themselves will remain per- (ISSN 089-4340) is published weekly on Thursday for $60.00 per year, colony of Virginia to teach blood and putting them into vice versa. You must use petually distrustful.” $40.00 for six months. Foreign countries $120.00 per year, $60.00 for six months by Los Angeles Sentinel, Inc. 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los his methods to slave own- as many black women as the female vs. the male and Remnants of this vulgar Angeles, CA 90008. Periodicals Postage Paid at Los Angeles, CA. ers. The term “lynching” is possible and then let them vice versa. conditioning still exist and Postmaster: Send address changes to Los Angeles Sentinel, 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008. The Los Angeles Sentinel is derived from his last name. breed with each other until Strategy 5: Bullwhip require that Blacks hon- not responsible for any unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or related materials. Frederick Douglass: the circle of colors appear the black man in front of estly face this fact in order Copyright © 1998 Los Angeles Sentinel “Hopefully, Willie Lynch’s as you desire. Crossbreed- the woman and child until to desist being complicit in Entered as Second Class Matter March 2, 1947 at the Post Office of Los Angeles, blueprint will change the ing completed, for further he gives up his will to re- their own oppression. California Under the Act of MARCH 24, 1879 Established 1933. ignorant among our people severance from their origi- sist. This leaves the wom- who say “why study slav- nal beginning, we must an feeling alone, unprotect- Larry Aubry: l.aubry@ ery’?” He said, “How to completely annihilate the ed by him, with his image att.net THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 OPINION LASENTINEL.NET A-7 CHARLENE CROWELL

In the wake of a recent families, one unexpected while another, Mr. Mul- Instead of regulating finan- consumer protections in series of anti-consumer ac- expense or tight week traps vaney, was appointed by cial services, this Acting student loans have been de- tions taken by Mick Mul- them in a cycle of debt that President Trump. The law- Director prefers allowing layed as well, and through vaney, the Trump-appoint- lasts months or years…The makers’ letter is addressed private enterprise to deter- the Congressional Review ed Consumer Financial rule finalized by the CFPB to both appointees. mine consumers’ choices Act, a rule that would have Protection Bureau’s Acting last October was carefully An appellate federal – including those that are allowed consumers to have Director, a bicameral call balanced to end that cycle court will eventually decide harmful and predatory. He their own day in court to for accountability was re- of debt while ensuring that who should be the legal also wants financial busi- resolve financial and credit leased on January 31. Led borrowers retain access to Acting Director; but in the nesses to have more input issues has also been reject- by Congresswoman Max- needed credit.” interim, Mulvaney leads on determining what regu- ed. Moreover, Mulvaney ine Waters of California The Dodd-Frank Wall CFPB while retaining his lations CFPB should use in directed the CFPB to delay and Sen. Elizabeth War- COURTESY PHOTO Street Reform Act that cre- position as Director of the their supervision and moni- implementation of its pre- ren of Massachusetts, two Charlene Crowell ated the CFPB intended Office of Management and toring. paid card rule that was de- other Congressional Black for it to be an independent Budget. In his prior role as As CFPB’s Acting signed to help stop abusive Caucus Members, Con- that appears designed to agency, charged with serv- a South Carolina Congress- Director, Mulvaney also fees for users. gressmen Keith Ellison weaken the Payday Rule; ing as the consumer’s fi- man, he co-sponsored a bill wrote a letter to Federal “I certainly understand (D-Minn.) and Al Green • Withdrawing a Bureau nancial cop-on-the-beat. to eliminate the CFPB and Reserve Chairwoman Janet the desire to protect tax- (D-Texas) joined Senators lawsuit against four online Its director was to be nomi- accepted nearly $63,000 in Yellen advising that “for payer dollars,” said Debbie Richard Blumenthal (D- payday lenders who alleg- nated by the President and campaign donations from Second Quarter of Fiscal Goldstein, Executive Vice Conn.) and Jeff Merkley edly misled customers on confirmed by the Senate to payday lenders. These do- Year 2018, the Bureau is President with the Center (D-Ore.) as signatories. interest rates that spanned a five-year term of service. nations included $4,500 requesting $0.” for Responsible Lending, Together, the group of a low of 440 percent to as Additionally, CFPB was to from World Acceptance Mulvaney added, “but I think the mission of lawmakers seek to know high as 950 percent; and secure its funding directly Corporation’s political ac- “While this approximately the CFPB is to protect the what prompted Mr. Mul- • Ending an investiga- from the Federal Reserve tion committee. $145 million may not make taxpayers, the American vaney’s actions as well as tion of World Acceptance Bank, rather than through “The CFPB spent five much of a dent in the defi- people, from lenders who his ties to the payday lend- Corporation, a high-cost in- Congress’ annual appro- years honing the Payday cit, the men and women at target them for high-cost ing industry. stallment lender that began priations process that could Rule, conducting research the Bureau are proud to do and unaffordable loans. A January 31 let- in 2014 after consumers enable powerful special in- and reviewing over one their part to be responsible And the best way to save ter calls into question the complained of unafford- terests to restrict necessary million comments from stewards of taxpayer dol- Americans millions of dol- following specific actions able loans and aggressive funding. all types of stakeholders: lars.” lars is by preventing preda- that have occurred over the collection practices. Even though the Dodd- from payday lender, to state When the federal deficittory lending, not by drain- past month: “For too long, some Frank Act also defined a regulators, to faith leaders,” is hundreds of trillions of ing the CFPB’s resources.” • Halting implementa- payday, auto title, and in- succession plan for an Act- wrote Ranking Members dollars, it strains credulity tion of the agency’s final stallment lenders have ing Director in the event Warren and Waters. to believe that $145 million Charlene Crowell is rule preventing abusive taken advantage of Ameri- of personnel changes, two Now Mr. Mulvaney will lighten the nation’s the Center for Responsible payday lending (the ‘Pay- can workers who need a people were appointed to oversees the daily opera- debt. But an emerging pat- Lending’s communications day Rule); little extra money to pay this same role. One, Lean- tions of the same Bureau tern of the current adminis- deputy director. She can be • Announcement of the an unexpected medical bill dra English was lawfully that returned $12 billion tration is to allow lengthy reached at charlene.crow- Bureau’s intention to initi- or fix their car,” wrote the appointed by the former to nearly 30 million con- delays that could eventu- ell@responsiblelending. ate a rulemaking process lawmakers. “For too many Director Richard Cordray, sumers in about six years. ally become denials. Key org. JEROME HORTON, MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Black Americans omists, and other experts ate more short term quality Frederick Douglass’ should be inspired to con- attribute this injustice to transportation jobs, but the answer was: “Power con- vert the anger provoked by poor public policies that promise of employment for cedes nothing without a de- the comments and actions create institutional and sys- African Americans is false. mand. It never did and it of President Trump into an temic inequities. There is nothing in the leg- never will.” action plan, starting with For example, the fed- islation that requires the Here’s a thought: the the truth, because present- eral policy of issuing work government to take affir- dynamic women who have ing a false narrative lures and education visas for for- mative action to train, edu- marched in the streets people into complacency eigners, who occupy up to cate, and outreach through should join with the dy- and lowers their expecta- 16% of college positions minority media. namic men and women tions. and receive many of the This should be shock- who clean the streets to As much as I admire high paid tech jobs, while ing given that women and pass legislation that estab- Oprah Winfrey, Madam we argue about the Dream- blacks are significantly un- lishes affirmative action COURTESY PHOTO C.J. Walker, and Annie Jerome Horton ers who are part of the fiber derrepresented in the con- policies in California. Malone – all self-made of America. struction industry. Together they can pri- millionaires – and the rela- ity and for less) at a rate to the Institute for Policy California is one of ten Then there is the public oritize pay, employment, tively few black millionaire of 12.7% in November Studies and the Corpora- states (out of fifty) that ban policy of institutional slav- contracting, and education actors, business people, 2017, and 9.9% were un- tion for Economic Devel- affirmative action in educa- ery, according to a United equity for women and peo- rappers, and sports figures,employed, while the na- opment. tion, employment, and con- State Supreme Court deci- ple of color, demand more the glass ceiling they broke tional unemployment rate Of the 8 million Cali- tracting that would combat sion that found that Cali- resources for public and regenerated itself. As such, was 4.1%, according to an fornians living below the the wealth, health, educa- fornia is incarcerating men higher education in com- they do not represent a Economic Policy Institute federal poverty levels of tion, and employment in- and women without ad- munities of color to offset change that warrants com- analysis. $24,600 a year for a family equities attributable to dis- equate mental and medical inequities created by wealth placency, lack of unity, and It’s worse when you of four, 23% were black, crimination, yet we are a care, housing, job training, disparities, build more col- a blind allegiance to the take into consideration according to a 2016 Kaiser predominantly Democratic reentry assistance, and su- leges, and break the cycle status quo. long-term unemployment Family Foundation study, state. pervision in violation of the of prison and poverty. Shockingly, Califor- of blacks, which is inten- and the Statistic Brain Re- California has the high- 8th amendment of the Con- They could also ad- nia’s African Americans tionally excluded from the search Institute reports that est income, sales, and gas stitution, thereby saving the vocate for tax reform that suffer the highest rates of unemployment rates quot- 50% of the homeless popu- taxes in the nation, which state billions. modifies property, sales, poverty, unemployment, ed by the President. lation in the United States raises the costs of trans- Interestingly, not only and income tax policies and homelessness, under-em- In regard to black is black. portation and goods, which are these policies failing credits to prioritize funding ployment, mental illness, wealth in California, for In Los Angeles County, raise the prices of the prod- people of color, more and for these policies. incarceration, and wealth, each dollar of increase in blacks are only 8% of the ucts consumed. more of our white broth- As President Barack health, education, and em- the average income of Af- county’s population but ac- This disproportionately ers and sisters are suffer- Obama has reminded us, ployment inequities, and rican American households count for 39% of the home- favors the wealthy while ing as well. You might “Change will not come the lowest homeownership between 1982 and 2009, less population, according doubling the negative im- wonder why Califor- if we wait for some other rate. just $0.69 in additional to the 2015 Annual Home- pact on the poor to middle nia doesn’t simply build person or some other time. Black people were wealth was generated com- less Assessment Report class. more colleges and pass We are the ones we’ve been underemployed (work- pared to $5.19 in wealth for (AHAR). True, the $52 billion legislation to address these waiting for. We are the ing below their capac- white families, according Social scientists, econ- gas tax increase will cre- inequities. change that we seek.”

JASMYNE A. CANNICK Redefining what it means to be homeless is long overdue When all of my belong- ing homes, hospitals and applying for jobs. They’re cent report from Abodo, a an price for a one-bedroom Angeles is $57,952 while ings were in storage and I even in jails for homeless not necessarily disheveled, Madison, Wisconsin-based in Los Angeles was $2,077 the per capita individual in- was living out of the sec- people to count. But where dirty or unkempt. They startup that has developed while for a two-bedroom come is only $29,301? ond-bedroom of my best they don’t look (or count) don’t suffer outwardly technology to help users it was $3,099. Oh and did Thanks to the revital- friend’s apartment while is in L.A.’s pay-by-the-day from mental illness or an search for apartments na- I mention that the median ization efforts of city lead- her son was off at college or week motels and on the addiction to drugs and al- tionwide, in 2017 the medi- household income in Los {See CANNICK A-11} --unless you knew my couches, floors, garages cohol. They’re your co- situation, you had no idea and spare rooms inside the workers. They’re people that I was homeless--but I homes of friends and rela- you interact with daily. It was. That’s why I can tell tives. could be your barber, wait- you now, that although the It’s no secret that Los ress, barista, gardener or 2018 Greater Los Angeles Angeles has a homeless- a student you know. They homeless count just got un- ness crisis -- but what is are the tens of thousands derway, the count is going less talked about are the of unemployed and under- to be woefully inaccurate homeless that we can’t employed men and women and the full magnitude of see. These are the home- and their children reduced the crisis underreported if less who are scraping by to living in a motel or with we just focus on the home- just enough to pay for a a friend or relative because less that we can see. bed bug infested motel they can no longer afford Each year a big deal room or whose relatives the cost of rent in Los An- is made over the thou- and friends have taken pity geles--but they are home- sands of volunteers who on them. You may live less just the same. hit the streets in search next door to them. You Depending on which of homeless people to may pass them every day way the Santa Anas blow, count. These volunteers on your way to work. You Los Angeles fluctuates be- look under freeway over- might carpool with them or tween being the sixth or passes, in cars and riverbed see them walking or wait- seventh-most expensive encampments, shelters, ing at the bus stop. They’re rental market in the United transitional housing, nurs- in coffee shops on laptops States. According to a re- A-8THURSDAY, LOS FEBRUARY ANGELES 8, SENTINEL 2018 OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013

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E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/ L.A. SENTINEL Los Angeles Sentinel and L.A. Watts Times publisher Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. speaks during the Los Angeles City Council presentation in honor of African American Heritage month.

nized the Black Journal- Services Department, ist Association of South- Publishing Services, and E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/ L.A. SENTINEL ern California (BJASC) the Los Angeles Public The Los Angeles City Council and its president, Herb Wesson, honored Black local media profession als who have and its founding mem- Library. helped shape Southern Califor nia through the produc tion and dissemination of news. ber Valerie Brenda “It took pioneers to Shaw and Tony Cox, its break down barriers in are the reasons why you can or our community was to get tion, Wesson unveiled the city and the country. first president, as well as #AfricanAmerican jour- go to a small city, a mid-size one of our Black papers,” he Los Angeles City Council’s “This is a true honor and the National Association nalism and news,” stated city, and a big city and turn said. annual City Hall Bridge Gal- privilege, one that we [the Los of Black Journalist Los Wesson on Twitter. on the television news and “You all play a very in- lery Exhibit titled, “Write in Angeles Sentinel] don’t take Angeles chapter (NABJ- “Here I stand sur- see people of color,” said strumental role in our com- America” commemorating lightly. When things go on in LA), the work of Jef- rounded by the leaders Wesson. munity to this day for re- the month long celebration this city, we take the leader- ferson Lewis Edmonds who follow in their foot- David S. Cunningham, Jr. “The individuals who flecting not just here, of but the Black press and Black ship to make sure everybody who published the Lib- steps, and a few young came before them cracked around the world and what’s media professionals. knows about it. We all stand erator, NBC’s Beverly faces who may even that door open, and the indi- going on in our community.” “The 2018 exhibit pres- here on the shoulders of those White, CBS’ Pat Harvey follow in theirs. Let us viduals who stand with me Councilmember Price, ents my good friend Danny who have come before us. and many other profes- never forget we stand on today, are the ones that are representing District 9, also J. Bakewell, Sr., owner and Mr. and Mrs. Washington sionals. the shoulders of giant’s standing tall holding those added his praise and recog- publisher of the Los Ange- who founded the Los Angeles The event concluded #BlackHistoryMonth.” doors open so that anybody nition of the importance of les Sentinel and L.A. Watts Sentinel did an amazing job with Wesson giving a The “Write in Amer- who is qualified, and has the the Black press. Times celebrating 80 years with nothing,” he said. special thanks to the ica” gallery exhibit was drive will have a shot to tell “I am proud to be here as of informing readers about “The will and determina- Office of Mayor designed Eric to inform the the news.” we celebrate our media pro- news, sports, entertainment tion of the Black press has Garcetti, Councilmem- public and give Ange- Council District 8 repre- fessionals because you are and religious events occur- never failed the community. ber Price, Councilmem- lenos a snapshot of the sentative, Harris-Dawson, all positive role models,” he ring in our Southern Califor- As Herb said, we not only ber Harris-Dawson, the “rich tapestry” of Afri- stated the importance of said. nia communities,” said Wes- represent the African Ameri- Los Angeles Association can American history the Black press prior to the “Whether you are in son who has spearheaded the can community, but we repre- of Black Personnel, Inc., in Los Angeles. Cur- making of the internet. front of the camera, behind exhibit for over 10 years. sent all of the community and the Los Angeles Profes- rently, the photo exhibit “For many years up the camera…I just want to History maker Bakewell when we do well, everyone sional Managers As- is available for viewing until the dawn of the inter- say thank you because you Sr., noted that as the publish- does well. There is a contribu- sociation, Our Authors from February 2, 2018- net, the only way to find help tell a story from a dif- er of the Los Angeles Sentinel tion that we have to make and Study Club, and the Los March 20, 2018 on the out what was happening in ferent perspective that can Newspaper, he was proud to we are committed to forging Angeles Sentinel, the 3rd floor of City Hall. our neighborhood, in South change lives.” carry the message of African that contribution forward.” Office of the Chief- Leg L.A., Compton, Inglewood, Following the presenta- Americans throughout the The LACC also recog- islative Analyst, General

work environment. Due to get a couple Negros nomi- (PIHRA) Darlene Cohen, “It starts with listen- Smiley {continued from Pg. A-1} the allegations PBS indefi- nated and you’re back to psychiatrist Dr. Carole ing, women have a right nitely suspended distribu- where you were.” He con- Lieberman, Tavis Smiley to be heard and a right to discuss how to create safe do differently in the future, tion of “Tavis Smiley,” the tinued, “I fear a year from and Dr. Melina Abdul- be believed and everything and healthy workplaces, where are the lines, do I half-hour talk show that now there’s going to be a lah, Professor and Chair starts with a conversation. where women and men can need to revisit my own em- had aired on the network huge story about how not of Pan-African Studies at That’s why for me this tour engage each other with re- ployee hand book? How do since 2004. much has changed. I hope California State Univer- is important – to give ev- spect and without fear of you protect yourself from The conversation I’m wrong about that but sity, Los Angeles. VP of eryday people a chance to reprisal. The conversation things you don’t see com- also addressed the recent at the end of the day I’m Professional Development express themselves”, Smi- was designed to create open ing?” #Metoo and #timesup cam- not holding my breath that (PIHRA) Darlene Cohen, ley stated. discussions on what consti- Smiley was accused late paigns which Smiley fully something magical is go- employment attorney John The 5-city tour included tutes acceptable office pro- last year of sexual miscon- supports but he shared this ing to happen inside of Rubiner and psychiatrist visits to Dillard University tocol and how we go about duct. He has adamantly de- concern, “Hollywood so Hollywood even though Dr. Carole Lieberman. in New Orleans, George balancing power to the level fended his reputation after often acts as if it’s going to right now it’s the topic du Some of the conversation Washington University of equality. allegations surfaced of him do something about a par- jour.” included when is it appro- in Washington, D.C., The Smiley shared with a having multiple sexual rela- ticular issue. How many Tavis Smiley’s Con- priate to give compliments, Faith Community of Saint small group of reports be- tionships with his employ- times has Hollywood said versation: Women, Men dress codes, the role of hu- Sabina in Chicago and fore the conversation start- ees, some of whom said they they’re going to do some- and the Workplace panel man resources, the need Witherspoon Presbyterian ed, “I have questions about feared for their jobs if they thing about race? A Few (L-R) - employment at- for a cultural shift and the Church in Indianapolis. how perhaps this could have did not comply. He was also years ago, it was ‘Oscars torney John Rubiner, VP of need for continued conver- been avoided, what I might accused of creating a hostile So White’, next year you Professional Development sations.

part of this, there has to be Climate Communities tion strategies that will Watts {continued from Pg. A-1} a way to keep them beau- Program, a California favorably impact the lives tiful, and I don’t know if Climate Investment grant of 40,000 residents. we always think about the program administered The Transformative long-term maintenance of by the Strategic Growth Climate Communities the project. So, I’m really Council. The Housing Au- (TCC) program funds de- going to be bearing down thority played a significant velopment and infrastruc- on that.” role in the procurement ture projects that achieve On September 14, of this grant and believes major environmental, 2016, California Gov- that Watts can become a health, and economic ben- ernor Brown signed AB model 21st century urban efits in California’s most 2722 (Burke), which cre- community that focuses disadvantaged communi- ated the Transformative on greenhouse gas reduc- ties.

Mayor Eric Garcetti poses with students from Jordan High School. COURTESY PHOTO

Watts deserves. This invest- turing clean technology de- with us, “so many of friends ment will help improve the ployment, a community tree who were born and raised in quality of life for the resi- planting program, STEM ed- Jordan Downs, at a gather- dents of Watts for years to ucation, new paths for green ing like this I use to see their come. From electric buses, jobs and community engage- faces, a sea of black faces. solar paneling to bike paths ment. The program provides Today I only see a sprin- and clean, efficient, new -af a working model for Title kling of those black faces. fordable housing, it’s just a 1 schools across the coun- I don’t know where they blessing to build upon and try and will feature demon- go? He continued,” I don’t be a part of transforming strations of LACI portfolio want to up end anybody’s Watts.” company technologies in the project, I’m not trying to be The grant was awarded to garden. “It’s all about health, politically controversial I the Watts Rising Collective wellness and education”, just wonder where all those for the Transformative Cli- stated Karen Lewis advi- black faces went because I mate Communities program sor for Community Healing know a population of blacks and will be distributed over Gardens. has risen dramatically down the next three years. Other Tim Watkins of WL- on Alameda and 6th Street.” collaborators include the CAC (Watts Labor Com- Watkins also spoke about Community Healing Gar- munity Action Committee) how WLCAC planted over dens (CHG) in partnership an organization who for 60,000 trees back in the 70s with the Los Angeles Clen- over 53 years has been at and 80s. Many of the trees tech Incubator (LACI). the forefront of environmen- were later destroyed due to LACI has partnered with tal justice, environmental various city needs and other Community Healing Gar- consciousness and sustain- reasons. He stated, if we’re dens to create a first-of-its-ability was on hand to bring going to plant trees, if beau- kind Community Healing remarks. He was cautiously tiful streets and curves and Tech Garden in Watts fea- optimistic when he shared building are going to be a A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES FEBRUARY SENTINEL 8, 2018A-9

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PHOTO BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON Black Panther cast and crew take the stage to talk about the groundbreaking film.

cast. Not only does the film Now we are certainly women to explore their full And let’s not forget to sented in film. emotional, yet impactful to break ground as the first not going to spoil the film,potential,” Nyong’o contin- mention the real king of “What is considered her Zimbabwean-American in Marvel movie history but we will let you know ued. the film, King T’Challa, great or classical is very of- roots. “You see the power to portray African culture, that there’s an overwhelm- As the queen mother played by “Get On Up” ten British. The intonations and potential of where it also touches heavily on ing presence of strong Romanda, in the film, -ac star Chadwick Boseman. and melodies inside of an you’re from, but you see substantive topics atypical women in the film, whotress just Angela Bassett said it In the process of preparing African accent are just as how skewed it’s viewed by of Marvel films; genera- so happen to kick a lot of also placed unprecedented for the role and remaining classical as a British one or the world, and how misrep- tional wealth, technology, butt, too. Lupita Nyong’o, value on the relationship true to the African roots a European one,” Boseman resented it is and how dis- natural resources, women’s who stars as Nakia in the that should always exist torted it is received power, loyalty, honor and film says that seeing wom- between men, women and by the world,” Guri- respect. en in this way provides a their families. “In African ra stated. “We see In case you didn’t al- whole new landscape for culture, they feel that there beauty, we see pow- ready know, the film is di- viewers. is no king without a queen. er, we see potential, rected by Ryan Coogler, the “What I love about the In this story, it highlights we see ability, we 31 year-old movie-making way this film represents the queen, the warrior, the see resources, but genius also responsible women is that each and general, the young, so I was they’re never - ex for creating and directing every one of us is an in- so proud to have my daugh - hibited. To put it on “Fruitvale Station” and dividual, unique and we ter and my son there (film a Marvel epic scale “Creed.” In the span of just all have our own sense of premiere) last night be- of exhibition, it re- a few years, Coogler has power and our own agency cause in their faces and in ally salves wounds remained on a meteoric rise and we hold our own space their spirit, they were feel- in a deep way,” she in his filmmaking career,without being pitted against ing themselves. They stood added. teaching us all the value of each other. I think that’s a taller after last night,” Bas- In the grand hard work and meaningful very powerful message to sett said. scheme of things, story telling. send to children, both male As for the film’s cin- “Black Panther” will Veteran actor Forest and female,” Nyong’o said. ematic and 3-dimensional certainly go down Whittaker, who also stars “Oftentimes in movies, motion graphics, well, PHOTO BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON in history as a film in the film, says that hewe is fall in that trap where you’ll just have to see (L-R) Angela Bassett in custom African attire sits alongside that not only shatters most proud of Coogler for women, there’s very of the film to understand it’s co-star, Forrest Whitaker at the Black Panther press conference. records in the world of creating socially relevant few of us, and then we’re marvelous glory. Michael Marvel Studios film- films that make an impactagainst each other, there’s B. Jordan, who stars in the character is built upon, declared. “All of the emo- making, but one that also around the world. “The a competitive spirit and the film as the sexy villainBoseman said he was often tions and aspects of a char- provides Black and African moment that I met him thisand film freezes on that andnamed Erik Killmonger, asked if an audience “could acter can be shown through cultures alike with an inter- he started to express - himwe see women going about says that nothing could sit through a movie where that accent and we have nal sense of self-worth and self, I could feel the center their business and support- have prepared them forthe main actor spoke with to take this opportunity to value. What rings true is of what he wanted to com- ing each other. The fact that what the cast saw on screen an African accent.” While show that. You have to tell the power we have to own municate to the world,” in this film there’s so many during the premiere. “We Boseman noted that many stories and be true to your- and use our resources once Whittaker said. “I’m just of us, we really get a sense got a little glimpse of it, but actors are trained from a self as an artist,” he contin- we simply open our eyes blown away watching his of the fabric of Wakanda to actually see it on screen, “European perspective,” he ued. and see the possibilities of growth,” he added. Coogler as a nation. We see womenfully rendered, the com- wanted to ensure that his Danai Gurira, who is our futures. To see exclu- says he feels “incredibly alongside men and we see plete project, it was incred- character did not assimilate a fierce general warriorsive footage of the “Black blessed” to have the oppor- how much more effective a ible, it was mind blowing,” and that Black and African named Okoye in the film,Panther” cast, visit www. tunity. society can be if they allow Jordan said. cultures were well repre- says the film was extremelylasentinel.net.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DISNEY, MARVEL STUDIOS PHOTO COURTESY OF DISNEY, MARVEL STUDIOS Chadwick Boseman (King T’Challa) and Michael B. Jordan (Erik Killmonger) go head- Lupita Nyong’o and Letitia Wright prepare for war in Black Panther film. to-head to fight for the throne of King of Kawanda.

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By Freddie Allen even though the president’s NNPA Newswire infrastructure proposal sounded good, he doubted Members of the Con- that the proposals would gressional Black Caucus live up to their promise. wore Kente cloth-inspired “We know that it will prints to the State of the be more of the same: toll Union address standing in roads, reduced federal solidarity with Americans, cost-share, and giveaways Haitians and the African na- to his wealthy friends in tions smeared by President the construction industry,” Trump’s racist rhetoric. said Richmond. “It is im- Janelle Jones, an ana- portant to note that he said lyst with the Economic nothing about contracting Policy Institute, told Vox FILE PHOTO with minority firms.” that, “The recovery of em- LAUREN BURKE/NNPA Rep. Cedric Richmond Richmond said that the ployment was happening Members of the Congressional Black Caucus wear Kente cloth-inspired prints, during CBC can now answer the long before Trump got into the State of the Union address on January 30. The CBC members stood in solidarity unemployment rate is at question that Trump posed office.” with the Americans, Haitians and the African nations smeared by President Trump’s an historic low, it is still to the Black community in The Black unemploy- comments during a bipartisan meeting about immigration at the White House. double the rate of White 2016, “with 100 percent ment rate is almost double unemployment and doesn’t certainty.” the White unemployment CBC members also nothing that the president “Much like the money he take into account the fact Richmond continued: rate, a trend that has en- wore Kente cloth-inspired said during his speech inherited from his father to that African Americans are “African Americans have a dured for decades. prints to the State of the wiped that slate clean. start his business, President disproportionately under- lot to lose under the Trump Rep. Cedric Richmond, Union address. The CBC chairman also Trump inherited a growing employed and underpaid.” Administration and we the chairman of the Con- Richmond said that ev- leveled the charge made by economy from President Janelle Jones, an ana- have lost a lot already, es- gressional Black Caucus ery action taken by Presi- lawmakers and economists Obama.” lyst working on a variety of pecially when it comes to railed against President dent Trump, since his elec- alike that Trump is just Richmond continued: labor market topics within his justice, voting rights, Donald Trump’s boasts tion, has been destructive riding the economic wave “The low Black unem- EPI’s Program on Race, education, housing, and about the economy, espe- for poor, working-class, that began during President ployment rate he boasted Ethnicity, and the Economy healthcare policies. Presi- cially his claims about the and middle-class commu- Barack Obama’s tenure. about has been falling for (PREE) told Vox that, “The dent Trump is still who Black community, in a blis- nities throughout the coun- “He boasts about a eight years and has only recovery of employment we thought he was and we tering response to the pres- try, as well as communities booming economy, but it is changed by one percent was happening long before won’t be fooled by this ident’s State of the Union of color. not something he can take since he took office. Trump In got into office.” speech.” (SOTU) address. Richmond said that credit for,” said Richmond. addition, while the Black Richmond also said that

By SenAtor KAmAlA d. HArriS Charles Hamilton Houston, at six percent in the polls ers. And long story short, activism and galvanizing and Constance Baker Mot- (which is six in 100). I was elected the firstthe Black Lives Matter Growing up, one of ley. As you can imagine, I woman district attorney in movement and the Wom- the songs that defined myAfter years of pros- heard a whole lot of skep- San Francisco and the first en’s March. childhood was Aretha ecuting everything from tics. People told me, “It’s woman of color to be a DA It’s Christina Ham, Franklin belting out how low-level offenses to homi- not your time.” They would in the state of California. bringing to the stage the lucky I was to be “young, cides, I decided to run to be tell me, “You know, no- After two terms, I ran to life of Nina Simone — the gifted, and Black.” the San Francisco district body like you has done this become the attorney gener- artist who first wrote that As a daughter of the attorney. There was a two- before.” al of California, believing song Aretha covered. civil rights movement — term incumbent who was But I also remembered that the innovation we were Each of these extraordi- with Aretha echoing in my nicknamed “KO” because those empowering words: able to accomplish in San nary women is a member of ears — I was inspired to be- he’d been a boxer known “You are young, gifted, and Francisco could be imple- what I have named the Role come a lawyer, like my he- for knocking out his op- black . . . and that’s a fact.” mented statewide. Model Club. They’re lead- roes: Thurgood Marshall, ponents. Meanwhile, I was So I ignored the doubt- Again I heard the ers who we look up to and FILE PHOTO doubts. Again I didn’t lis- strive to emulate. Sen. Kamala Harris ten. And again we won. And the great thing In 2015, I decided to about the Role Model Club next Oscar-nominated film run for the United States is that it’s always accepting like Dee Rees — direct it. Senate. And today I have new members. You can be Go to film school. Get on a the profound honor of in it at any stage of life. You set. Learn the ropes. serving as only the second don’t have to be famous to If you want to lead a black woman in the history be a role model; you can be company — lead. Take a of the United States Sen- a role model in the context leadership role within an ate and the first woman ofof your family, your neigh- organization and devel- South-Asian descent to be borhood, or your school. op the skills to move up. a United States senator So identify issues Become the next Karen My story — of defying you’re passionate about, Okonkwo or Angela Davis. the skeptics to break new whether that’s fighting the And whenever some- ground — is the story of so impact of climate change one tells you your dreams many women in this POP- or reforming education. aren’t achievable, when- SUGAR project. Seek out your own ever you feel alone or un- It’s Jesmyn Ward role models — a teacher, der pressure, whenever transforming the trauma a coach, a family friend — you find yourself in a room of Hurricane Katrina into who will encourage you. where there aren’t a lot of her masterful and haunt- Then, take a deep people who look like you ing novels of the American breath and take the plunge. — be it a classroom, or a South. If you want to run for boardroom, or a courtroom It’s Ros Gold-Onwude office — run. Get involved — remember that you have overcoming lingering knee in student government, an entire community in that injuries to become a deco- like I did as a freshman at room with you, all of us en- rated point guard and then Howard University. Or run couraging you and cheer- a pioneering sports broad- for a local office, like Jen- ing you on. caster. nifer Carroll Foy, one of Like the incredible It’s Patrisse Cullors and the newest members of Vir- women featured here, there Tamika Mallory channel- ginia’s House of Delegates. is nothing you cannot do. ing their indignation into If you want to direct the And that’s a fact.

Sentinel newS Service ready public record, to their records request process. department’s website.” “Providing seamless Senator Steven Brad- Senate Bill 978 differs access to these public re- ford (D-Gardena) intro- from last year’s SB 345 as cords allows members of duced SB 978, a follow-up it removes state agencies the public to review poli- to Senate Bill 345 that he from being required to post cies and procedures that authored last year to im- all standards, practices and affect their encounters prove transparency and training materials on their with local police,” -said At accountability of local websites. This new tailored torney Susan Leff, Board law enforcement agen- version is much more cost Member of the California cies across California. effective and less burden- Public Defenders Asso- “One of the best in- some on state agencies. SB ciation who are sponsors dicators of police and 978 still requires that local of SB 978. “Additionally, community relations is police and sheriff depart- online access permits each whether or not there is ments post their policies law enforcement agency trust between those who online, including employee to display its own innova- live in the community and rules of conduct, disciplin- tive policies in areas such those who are sworn-in to ary protocols, training ma- as crowd control, prohibi- protect and serve the com- terials and manuals, and tion against biased polic- munity,” said Bradford. use of force guidelines. ing and language access.” “Far too often I hear Currently, there are “Not only does the pub- from constituents and Cali- over 30 agencies through- lic have a right to know fornians statewide that the out the state that are in whether officers and - sher trust is not always there. compliance, but this bill iffs are abiding by their SB 978 is a critical step will create a uniform, state- own rules, but this also towards building better re- wide mandate that will save helps law enforcement lations by requiring local time and money so agen- prove they are transparent, law enforcement agencies cies, community members following their own direc- to post their policies and and attorneys are not forced tives, and open to dialogue procedures, which are al- to go through the public and public feedback.” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11

By Freddie Allen AIDS response in Black and the Black gay men’s Atlanta.” NNPA Newswire communities. drop-in center will help us “We can’t achieve our achieve a new dimension of goals in the HIV/AIDS epi- As part of a new strate- Ahead of the Curve our mission,” Milan says. demic nationally unless we gic plan to prepare for the From the African “We are proud to build work harder in the South next generation of Black American HIV University on Phill’s bold and un- to reduce new infections, HIV/AIDS response, the (AAHU) and Black Treat- apologetic legacy through bring more people into Black AIDS Institute an- ment Advocates Network, direct service, new policy, care and eliminate stigma nounced several organiza- to the ground-breaking initiatives to address Black and discrimination,” said tional changes, including “State of AIDS in Black women and HIV, and oth- Milan. “The statistics and the retirement of long-time America” reports and ac- er efforts that will codify reality in the South are president and CEO Phill knowledgements of Black Phill’s vision of ending dire, especially for African Wilson. excellence at the annual AIDS,” says Copeland. Americans and we must fo- Wilson launched the Heroes in The Struggle Rather than resting on cus on them now.” Black AIDS Institute in Awards Gala, the Institute past successes, the Black 1999 with a clear mantra has been relentless in its fo- AIDS Institute is “going Passing the Mantle (“Our People, Our Prob- cus on Black communities. where the epidemic’s tra- “For those of us who lem, Our Solution”) and The organization en- jectory is calling it to go,” have been doing the work mission, “to stop the AIDS listed Traditional Black says Munar, who calls the and standing with Phill pandemic in Black com- Institutions, such as the new initiatives “excellent shoulder-to-shoulder for munities by engaging and NAACP, Black fraternities examples” of how the or- many years, it will be hard mobilizing Black leaders, and sororities, Black jour- ganization is transforming to imagine this work with- institutions and individuals nalists in mainstream media in ways that will allow it out him,” said Munar. in efforts to confront HIV and Black-owned publica- to thrive without Wilson at “But this transition is from a uniquely and un- tions, and others, to com- the helm. “It’s exactly what not about Phill Wilson, it’s apologetically Black point mit to raising awareness, BLACK AIDS INSTITUTE every community needs to really about a mission, a vi- of view. fighting stigma, increasing Black AIDS Institute President and CEO Phill Wilson be doing. BAI wants to do sion, a commitment to mo- “In order for a move- HIV/AIDS literacy and leaves the Institute well positioned to take on the chal- it first in its own backyard,bilize a community, to le- ment to endure, there must mobilizing Black people. lenges of future. then help others across the verage influence wherever be a plan for the future,” It launched the Black Hol- country replicate similar we can, to eliminate AIDS said Wilson, in a statement. lywood Task Force on HIV, strategies.” and make this world a bet- “Stepping down as the currently co-chaired by Wilson leaves the Insti- to help end the epidemic “Such approaches are ter place for people who are president and CEO of the Jussie Smollett, star of the tute well positioned to take through its Los Angeles- particularly important in affected by HIV.” Institute, where I have had FOX musical drama “Em- on the challenges of future. based direct service ef- the South,” National Ca- “It is with great pride the privilege of serving for pire,” and veteran actress The organization is forts. On this February 7, pacity Building manager and role modeling that the last 19 years, is bitter- and humanitarian Vanessa staffed by the next genera- National Black HIV/AIDS Leisha McKinley-Beach the Black AIDS Institute sweet for me. I have been Williams, to leverage the tion of HIV/AIDS activ- Awareness Day, the Insti- says. shows that you can have an involved in this fight for al- power of celebrity to am-ists and organizers, whose tute, in partnership with “The Institute has be- organization that can grow most my entire adult life.” plify messages about pre- work embodies the Insti- St. John’s Well Child & come one of the driving a budget, have a vibrant The statement contin- vention, testing, treatment tute’s commitment to help- Family Center, a federal- forces for ending the AIDS and fully-engaged board of ued: “In 1983, when I start- and ending stigma. ing Black communities ly-qualified, community epidemic in America due in directors and be founded ed doing this work, none of “We have always been save themselves through health center in Los An- part to its work in Southern by a brilliant, courageous, us could have imagined this ahead of the curve in un-their lived experience. geles, will launch the first states, where most Blacks creative man who knows mysterious new disease, derstanding HIV/AIDS and “Every day is Black AIDS Black PrEP clinic in Los live, and awareness-raising when it is time to pass the first identified at UCLA how it relates to the Black Awareness day at the Black Angeles. Later this spring, about what’s happening mantle,” says Howard. Medical Center, would be- community,” says Institute AIDS Institute’” says Ra- the partnership will open a there. We have been on the “This is an important come the defining health Board Chair, Grazell How- niyah Copeland, the In- Black men’s primary care frontline of training and moment,” says Munar. issue of our generation. We ard. stitute’s Director of Pro- clinic in the Leimert Park capacity building in the “Phill is passing the are at a turning point. Are “This change is a con- grams. “Our staff are of the area of L.A. A Black gay South. I am particularly baton onto a newer genera- we are going to build on the tinuation of that legacy. communities we serve. We men’s drop-in center will excited that we are going tion. He’s leaving the orga- remarkable advances we The search for new ex- are Black men and women. launch in Compton during to be housing our policy nization on a strong footing have made over the last de- ecutive leadership is a We are Black people living the fall. and advocacy work in the so that it can continue to cade and continue to push part of a new strategic with HIV/AIDS or at high “The PrEP clinic, the South and looking forward march forward.” forward and finally end of plan. We have brought on risk of infection. We live, men’s primary care clinic to having Max join me in the HIV/AIDS epidemic new Board members like work, pray and play in the or are we going to go back Representative Donna M. communities we serve. We to the dark days of despair Christensen (retired), Dr. don’t need to do ‘outreach’ and death?” David Cook, David Munar because we are there 24/7.” In the statement, Wil- and Gina Brown to help us The Institute recently son said that the Institute with expanding our policy brought on new staff to is committed to doing ev- work, our clinical services strengthen their capacity, erything in its power to end and add Black-women pro- like Maxx Boykin (previ- the HIV/AIDS epidemic, grams, respectively. We’ve ously with AIDS Founda- especially in Black com- also re-energized our Black tion of Chicago) to work on munities. Hollywood Task Force on a new advocacy and policy “The time is right. The AIDS with new ambas- initiative, Maya Merri- organization has the infra- sadors and supporters like weather to work on mobi- structure and capacity to Ledisi, Karamo Brown, lization, and Saron Selassie do the changes set forth by Taraji P. Henson, Alfre to strengthen the Institute’s the Board to prepare for a Woodard and Van Jones.” monitoring and evaluation new generation of capac- Board member David work. ity building, advocacy, Munar, the president and On World AIDS Day, mobilization and service CEO of the Howard Brown the Institute launched a delivery,” said Wilson. “I Health Center in Chicago, new website and a rede- am very proud of the work says “almost every mile- signed Black AIDS Week- we have done over the last stone in the fight againstly, the organization’s elec- 19 years and of the orga- AIDS domestically, and tronic newsletter, to more nization’s commitment to in some cases internation- effectively reach people new leadership. That com- ally, has been paved by the who use smartphones to mitment is more important Black AIDS Institute, and access health information. now than ever before.” that’s a credit to the Institu- Jesse Milan, president Pursuing new execu- tion and its many support- and CEO of AIDS United tive leadership is a part of ers and affiliates across theand chair emeritus of the a larger effort on the part of country.” Institute’s Board, notes the Institute to prepare for that the Institute has also the next generation of HIV/ Codifying Wilson’s Vision been developing programs Cannick ing sometimes as much groupsas of homeless people, {Continued from A-7} $100 dollars a night in perhaps an then we can have attempt to stave off being a real conversation about ers, otherwise known as out on the streets. what’s needed to help them. gentrification, “the hood” Trying to save up for The bottom line -- tout- is no longer off limits to first and last month’s rent ing another homeless count whites who have boldly while paying between $500 with a very wide margin settled into Black and and $700 a week for a motel of error because thousands brown neighborhoods--dis- room is next to impossible of people weren’t included placing their former long- for most families let alone can’t possibly help in ad- time inhabitants who now single adults who barely dressing the crisis. find themselves thrown have their heads above Los Angeles has long into a rental market where water. But it’s the exact been in the business of landlords and property situation being played out reimagining history and management companies all over L.A. County. Just redefining whatever we want prospective tenants because they’re hidden want to suit our politically that make three times the doesn’t mean they don’t correct ideology--includ- rent and hold a FICA score exist or count. ing laws. If we’re seri- over 600. I’m all for counting ous about counting all of The displaced more of- the homeless--but picking the homeless, we can and ten than not wind up home- and choosing who counts should do the same. Visible less or are forced to move as homeless is just as dis- or not, homeless is home- out of Los Angeles County ingenuous as ignoring the less. and sometimes the state of reason why so many people California altogether. in Los Angeles are finding A native of Los Ange- Those that manage to themselves homeless. Ev- les, Jasmyne A. Cannick is stay in L.A., end up like eryoneI who is homeless is a nationally known writer did, staying with a friend ornot on drugs or mentally ill. and commentator on politi- relative. Those who don’t For many it was just cal, race and social issues. have that option are forced good old-fashioned gen- @Jasmyne on Twitter, @ into rooms for rent in trification and displace- JasmyneCannick on Face- stranger’s homes found onment. Once city leaders book. Craigslist or motels pay-can acknowledge these THURSDAY,A-6 LOS FEBRUARY ANGELES 8, SENTINEL 2018 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-12 9, 2014 Celebration of Life Sister June Elizabeth Johnson June Elizabeth Heard, the cation Ministry as a K-1st ting and crocheting ev- She often recalled the fun first of two children born to Grade Teacher. She was also erything from blankets to times that she shared with John Sidney Heard, Sr. and a member of Sunday School scarfs, from slippers to “The Girls”. Her circle Eleanor Elizabeth Heard, Class “A” led by Deacon hats. This was her method of close friends included was born on December George Harrison. Her health of relaxation. As a result Coty, Joyce, Sondra, Susie, 17, 1940, in Los Angeles, prevented her from being ac- her closest friends and and Sue-Ann. They always CA. June, her parents and tive in recent years. family reaped the benefits. made sure to celebrate each her brother, John Jr. a.k.a June was married in 1960 They received some pretty other’s birthday by going “Bubby” resided in Pasa- to John Hutton Patton but snazzy gifts. to dinner or lunch togeth- dena, CA where she attend- was sadly widowed in 1966. June was a very com- er, a tradition they rarely ed Cleveland Elementary To this union one son was passionate and caring per- missed. June cherished the School, Washington Middle born, John Sheldon Patton. son. To say she put every- times she spent with her School. She graduated from Years later June met and one else’s needs before her “Girls,” evidenced by the John Muir High School and married Ernest Johnson of own is an understatement. daily phone calls she and earned a certificate in early Monrovia, CA. They were When she saw someone in Coty shared, the prayers Childhood Education from blessed with one daughter, need she would extend her she and Joyce shared, and Pasadena City College. Dana Lynn. Ernest and June hand to help. She would the many laughs she, Suzie June began her walk with would have celebrated 49 bend over backwards for and Sue-Ann shared. Christ in 1956when she ac- years of marriage this year those who needed her as- On Saturday, January cepted Jesus as her Lord and had she lived until August sistance. Everyone knew 20th God called June to Savior and was baptized at 16th. that they could always rest. She leaves to cher- Friendship Baptist Church June was employed by count on June to be there ish her loving memory, in Pasadena. On October 16, Pasadena Unified School whenever they called. Her her husband of almost 49 1983 she joined Second Bap- District, as an Instructional caring nature led her and years – Ernest Johnson, her tist Church of Monrovia un- Aide for 35 years. Concur- one of her good friends to 96-year-old mother – El- der Christian experience and rently, she worked as After start their own Morning eanor Heard, her brother - the leadership of Pastor Wm. School Program Director for prayer line. Every morning John Sidney Heard Jr., her La Rue Dillard. June com- the YMCA. June loved chil- June and her friend were on son – John Sheldon Pat- pleted New Members Train- dren. Her fun and at times the phone praying for their ton and daughter – Dana ing and received a Certificate silly demeanor resonated June Elizabeth Heard families and anyone they Lynn Johnson, her “Girls” of Completion and Member- with children. As the Y’s Af- were asked to pray for. – Coty, Joyce and Sondra, ship on March 24, 1991. At ter School Program director, in the hunt for new proj- when she shared her lat- June also enjoyed and a host of nieces, neph- Second Baptist she served June introduced the children ects that she could teach, est craft. spending time with her ews, other family and many on the Senior Board of Ush- to her other passion, Arts excitedly watching the After retirement in friends – friendships that dear friends. ers and the Christian Edu- and Crafts. She was always children’s reactions 2004, June began Knit- lasted more than 70 years.

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objection that includes the community, or separate, DEMANDANDO EL Burbank, CA 91503 exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and reasons for the objection at without the written consent of DEMANDANTE): Juan A copy of F.this Order to Show ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who CIVIL least two court days before the other party or an order of Dotson Cause shall be published at S/ April Lynn Rogers, Owner declares as true any material the matter is scheduled to the court, except in the usual NOTICE! You have least once been each week for four This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section be heard and must appear course of business or for the sued. The court successive may weeks decide prior to with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and at the hearing to show cause necessities of life; and against you withoutthe date set for your hearing on Angeles on January 31, 2018 Professions code that the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE why the petition should not be 4. creating a nonprobate being heard unlessthe petition in you the following NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false FOR CHANGE OF NAME granted. If no written objection transfer or modifying a respond within 30 newspaperdays. of Read general Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Case No. TS021033 is timely filed, the court may nonprobate transfer in a the information below.circulation, printed in this 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Superior Court of California, grant the petition without a manner that affects the You have 30 county: CALENDAR Los Angeles Sentinel Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars County of Los Angeles hearing. disposition of property subject DAYS after this Date:summons Jan 12 2018 and at the end of five years from ($1,000)). Petition of: Amani De’Aria Notice of Hearing: to the transfer, without the legal papers are Darrell Mavis served on the date on which it was filed S/ David Harvey, Owner Davis by Consuelo Painia Date: Mar 09 2018, Time: written consent of the other you to file Judgea of thewritten Superior Courtresponsein the office of the County This statement was filed (Guardian) for Change of 8:30 AM, Dept.: B party or an order of the at this court 1/25,and 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18have a Clerk,copy except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los Name The address of the court court. Before revocation of a served on the CNS-3090168#plaintiff. A letterin Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on January 22, 2018 TO ALL INTERESTED is 300 East Olive Avenue, nonprobate transfer can take or phone call LOS willANGELES SENTINEL not protect17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with PERSONS: Burbank, CA 91502 effect or a right of survivorship you. Your written response 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section Petitioner Consuelo Painia A copy of this Order to Show to property can be eliminated, must be in proper legal formin the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name filed a petition with this court Cause shall be published at notice of the change must be if you want the court to statement hear pursuant to Section Statement generally expires for a decree changing names least once each week for four filed and served on the other your case. There FICTITIOUS may be 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from as follows: successive weeks prior to party. a court form that you canin the residence address of the date on which it was filed Amani De’Aria Davis to Amani the date set for hearing on You must notify each other of use for your response.BUSINESS You a registered owner. A new in the office of the County De’Aria Walker the petition in the following any proposed extraordinary can find these court forms Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided The Court orders that all newspaper of general expenditures at least five and more information NAMES at the Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section persons interested in this circulation, printed in this business days prior to California Courts Online Self- before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires matter appear before this county: Los Angeles Sentinel incurring these extraordinary Help Centerwww.courtinfo. ( January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change court at the hearing indicated Date: Jan 26 2018 expenditures and account to ca.gov/selfhelp), your county Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the below to show cause, if any, Darrell Mavis the court for all extraordinary law library, or FICTITIOUSthe BUSINESScourthouse must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section why the petition for change of Judge of the Superior Court expenditures made after nearest you. If youNAME STATEMENTcannot payAffidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change name should not be granted. 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 these restraining orders are the filing fee, File ask No. 2018025187 the courtThe filing of this statement in the residence address of Any person objecting to the CNS-3095852# effective. However, you may clerk for a Thefee followingwaiver person(s) form. is does notIf of itself authorize a registered owner. A new name changes described LOS ANGELES SENTINEL use community property, you do not (are)file doing businessyour as: responsethe use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name above must file a written quasi-community property, or on time, you Rhonda may lose O’Neal theFictitious Business Name Statement must be filed objection that includes the SUMMONS (Family Law) your own separate property to case by default,Propductions, and your 11945 in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective reasons for the objection at CITACIÓN (Derecho pay an attorney to help you or wages, money, andMagnolia property Blvd., PH 11, another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious least two court days before familiar) to pay court costs. may be taken Valley without Village, CA further 91607 , or common law (See Section Business Name Statement the matter is scheduled to CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO ÓRDENES DE warning from the Countycourt. of LA 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the be heard and must appear DE CASO): 17STFL02053 RESTRICCIÓN ESTÁNDAR There are otherRegistered owner(s): legal Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. at the hearing to show cause NOTICE TO RESPONDENT DE DERECHO FAMILIAR requirements. You Rhonda may O’Neal, 11945 Original The filing of this statement why the petition should not be (Name): AVISO AL En forma inmediata, usted y want to call Magnolia an Blvd., attorney PH 11, Valley right2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 does not of itself authorize granted. If no written objection DEMANDADO (Nombre): su cónyuge o pareja de hecho away. If you Village, do CA 91607 not know CNS-3097182# an the use in this state of a is timely filed, the court may Leroy S. Brown tienen prohibido: attorney, you may This businesswant is conductedto callLOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name grant the petition without a You have been sued. Read 1. llevarse del estado de an attorney referralby: an Individualservice. If in violation of the rights of hearing. the information below and on California a los hijos menores you cannot afford The registrantan commencedattorney, to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, Notice of Hearing: the next page. de las partes, o solicitar un you may be transact eligible business for under the free NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section Date: 3/20/18, Time: 8:30 Lo han demandado. Lea la pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto legal services fromfictitious a businessnonprofit name or File No. 2018018768 14411 et seq., Business and a.m., Dept.: A, Room: 904 información a continuación y para los hijos menores, sin legal services program.names listed above You on N/A The following person(s) is Professions Code). The address of the court en la página siguiente. el consentimiento previo por can locate theseI declare nonprofitthat all information (are) doing business as: Original is Los Angeles, Compton Petitioner’s name is: escrito de la otra parte o sin groups at the in this statement California is true and Young Mundy’s Cleaning 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 Courthouse, 200 N. Compton Nombre del demandante: una orden de la corte; Legal Services correct. Web (A registrant site who Services, 4135 Don Luis CNS-3094530# Blvd., Compton, CA 90220 Beverly Jean Brown 2. cobrar, pedir prestado, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), declares as true any material Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A copy of this Order to Show You have 30 calendar days cancelar, transferir, the California Courtsmatter pursuant Online to Section County of LA Cause shall be published after this Summons and deshacerse o cambiar el Self-Help Centerwww. 17913 ( of the Business and Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at least once each week Petition are served on you to nombre de los beneficiarios courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), Professions or code that the Celina R Young, 4135 Don NAME STATEMENT for four successive weeks file a Response (form FL-120) de cualquier seguro u otro by contacting yourregistrant local knows to becourt false Luis Dr, Los Angeles, CA File No. 2018017549 prior to the date set for at the court and have a copy tipo de cobertura, como or county bar is guilty association. of a misdemeanor 90008; CA The following person(s) is hearing on the petition in served on the petitioner. A de vida, salud, vehículo y NOTE: The court punishable has by a a fine not to This business is conducted (are) doing business as: the following newspaper of letter, phone call, or court discapacidad, que tenga como statutory lien for exceed waived one thousand fees dollars by: An Individual Dan Man Plumbing general circulation, printed appearance will not protect beneficiario(s) a las partes y and costs on ($1,000)). any settlement The registrant commenced Services, 3517 Denker Ave, in this county: LA Sentinel you. su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); or arbitration S/ award Rhonda O’Neal, of Owner to transact business under Los Angeles, CA 90018, Newspaper If you do not file your 3. transferir, gravar, hipotecar, $10,000 or moreThis statement in was a filed civilthe fictitious business name County of LA Date: JAN 29, 2018 Response on time, the court ocultar o deshacerse de case. The court’swith the County lien Clerk must of Los or names listed above on Registered owner(s): Brian S. Currey may make orders affecting cualquier manera de cualquier be paid before Angeles the on January court 30, 2018 will01/2018 Daniel Adonai Ventura, 3517 Judge of the Superior Court your marriage or domestic propiedad, inmueble o dismiss the case. NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information Denker Ave, Los Angeles, CA 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 partnership, your property, personal, ya sea comunitaria, ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and 90018 CNS-3097040# and custody of your children. cuasicomunitaria o separada, Si no responde dentro de 30 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL You may be ordered to pay sin el consentimiento escrito días, la corte puede decidir Statement generally expires declares as true any material by: An Individual support and attorney fees and de la otra parte o una orden en su contra sin escuchar su at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE costs. de la corte, excepto en el versión. Lea la información a the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and to transact business under FOR CHANGE OF NAME For legal advice, contact a curso habitual de actividades continuación. in the office of the County Professions code that the the fictitious business name Case No. BS171449 lawyer immediately. Get personales y comerciales Tiene 30 DÍAS DE Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false or names listed above on Superior Court of California, help finding a lawyer at the o para satisfacer las CALENDARIO después in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor 01/2018 County of Los Angeles California Courts Online Self- necesidades de la vida; y de que le entreguen esta 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Petition of: Dominique Chantel Help Center (www.courts. 4. crear o modificar una citación y papeles legales 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and McFirstley for Change of ca.gov/selfhelp), at the transferencia no testamentaria para presentar una respuesta in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Name California Legal Services de manera que afecte la por escrito en esta corte y statement pursuant to Section S/ Celina R Young, Owner declares as true any material TO ALL INTERESTED website (www.lawhelpca.org), asignación de una propiedad hacer que se entregue una 17913 other than a change This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section PERSONS: or by contacting your local sujeta a transferencia, sin el copia al demandante. Una in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and Petitioner Dominique Chantel county bar association. consentimiento por escrito de carta o una llamada telefónica a registered owner. A new Angeles on January 23, 2018 Professions code that the McFirstley filed a petition Tiene 30 días de calendario la otra parte o una orden de no lo protegen. Su respuesta Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false with this court for a decree después de haber recibido la la corte. Antes de que se por escrito tiene que estar Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor changing names as follows: entrega legal de esta Citación pueda eliminar la revocación en formato legal correcto before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Dominique Chantel McFirstley y Petición para presentar de una transferencia no si desea que procesen su January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars to Dominique Chantel DeBaun una Respuesta (formulario testamentaria, se debe caso en la corte. Es posible Business Name Statement at the end of five years from ($1,000)). The Court orders that all FL-120) ante la corte y presentar ante la corte un que haya un formulario que must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed S/ Daniel Adonai Ventura, persons interested in this efectuar la entrega legal de aviso del cambio y hacer una usted pueda usar para su Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County Owner matter appear before this una copia al demandante. entrega legal de dicho aviso a respuesta. Puede encontrar The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed court at the hearing indicated Una carta o llamada telefónica la otra parte. estos formularios de la corte y does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los below to show cause, if any, o una audiencia de la corte no Cada parte tiene que notificar más información en el Centro the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires Angeles on January 22, 2018 why the petition for change of basta para protegerlo. a la otra sobre cualquier gasto de Ayuda de las Cortes de Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with name should not be granted. Si no presenta su Respuesta extraordinario propuesto por California (www.sucorte. in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section Any person objecting to the a tiempo, la corte puede lo menos cinco días hábiles ca.gov), en la biblioteca de another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name name changes described dar órdenes que afecten su antes de realizarlo, y rendir leyes de su condado o en or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires above must file a written matrimonio o pareja de hecho, cuenta a la corte de todos la corte que le quede más 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of at the end of five years from objection that includes the sus bienes y la custodia de los gastos extraordinarios cerca. Si no puede pagar Professions Code). a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed reasons for the objection at sus hijos. La corte también realizados después de que la cuota de presentación, Original Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County least two court days before le puede ordenar que pague estas órdenes de restricción pida al secretario de la corte 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided the matter is scheduled to manutención, y honorarios y CNS-3097185# before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section hayan entrado en vigencia. que le dé un formulario de LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be heard and must appear costos legales. No obstante, puede usar exención de pago de cuotas. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires at the hearing to show cause Para asesoramiento legal, propiedad comunitaria, Si no presenta su respuesta Business Name Statement 40 days after any change why the petition should not be póngase en contacto de FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the cuasicomunitaria o suya a tiempo, puede perder el NAME STATEMENT granted. If no written objection inmediato con un abogado. separada para pagar a un caso por incumplimiento y Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section is timely filed, the court may Puede obtener información File No. 2018022715 The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change abogado que lo ayude o para la corte le podrá quitar su The following person(s) is grant the petition without a para encontrar un abogado pagar los costos de la corte. sueldo, dinero y bienes sin does not of itself authorize in the residence address of hearing. en el Centro de Ayuda de (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new NOTICE—ACCESS TO más advertencia. Cen Family Extensive Care, Notice of Hearing: las Cortes de California AFFORDABLE HEALTH Hay otros requisitos legales. Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Date: March 6, 2018, Time: (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en 3615 Wellington Rd., #B, in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed INSURANCE: Do you or Es recomendable que llame a Los Angeles, CA 90016, 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, Room: el sitio web de los Servicios someone in your household un abogado inmediatamente. another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective 418 Legales de California (www. County of LA or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious need affordable health Si no conoce a un abogado, Articles of Incorporation or The address of the court is lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose insurance? If so, you should puede llamar a un servicio de 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 111 North Hill Street, Los en contacto con el colegio de Organization Number: AI Professions Code). must be accompanied by the apply for Covered California. remisión a abogados. Si no #ON: 201217310173 Angeles, CA 90012 abogados de su condado. Covered California can puede pagar a un abogado, Original Affidavit of Identity form. A copy of this Order to Show NOTICE—RESTRAINING Registered owner(s): 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 The filing of this statement help reduce the cost you es posible que cumpla con Cen Family Extended LLC, CNS-3094742# Cause shall be published at ORDERS ARE ON PAGE pay towards high quality los requisitos para obtener does not of itself authorize least once each week for four 2: These restraining orders 3615 Wellington Rd., #B, Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a affordable health care. For servicios legales gratuitos Angeles, CA 90016; CA successive weeks prior to are effective against both more information, visit www. de un programa de servicios Fictitious Business Name the date set for hearing on spouses or domestic partners This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of coveredca.com. Or call legales sin fines de lucro. by: a Limited Liability NAME STATEMENT the petition in the following until the petition is dismissed, Covered California at 1-800- Puede encontrar estos another under Federal, State, newspaper of general a judgment is entered, Company File No. 2018012518 or common law (See Section 300-1506. grupos sin fines de lucro The registrant commenced The following person(s) is circulation, printed in this or the court makes further AVISO฀ACCESO A en el sitio web de California 14411 et seq., Business and county: Los Angeles Sentinel orders. They are enforceable to transact business under (are) doing business as: Professions Code). SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS Legal Services, (www. the fictitious business name Ink Splash 110, 1131 W. Date: Jan 12, 2018 anywhere in California by any ), en Original ECONÓMICO: lawhelpcalifornia.org or names listed above on 83rd Street, Los Angeles, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 Edward B. Moreton, Jr. law enforcement officer who ¿Necesita seguro de salud el Centro de Ayuda de las Judge of the Superior Court has received or seen a copy 08/2013 CA 90044, County of LA CNS-3094319# a un costo asequible, ya Cortes de California, (www. I declare that all information Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 of them. sea para usted o alguien en sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose CNS-3096266# AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES in this statement is true and Marsalla Lynn Clark, 1131 W. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL su hogar? Si es así, puede en contacto con la corte o el correct. (A registrant who 83rd Street, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DE RESTRICCIÓN SE presentar una solicitud con colegio de abogados locales. ENCUENTRAN EN LA declares as true any material 90044 NAME STATEMENT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Covered California. Covered AVISO: Por ley, la corte matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted File No. 2018016195 PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de California lo puede ayudar a tiene derecho a reclamar las FOR CHANGE OF NAME restricción están en vigencia 17913 of the Business and by: an individual The following person(s) is Case No. YS030176 reducir el costo que paga por cuotas y los costos exentos Professions code that the The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: en cuanto a ambos cónyuges seguro de salud asequible y por imponer un gravamen Superior Court of California, o miembros de la pareja de registrant knows to be false to transact business under Underrated Talent Union County of Los Angeles de alta calidad. Para obtener sobre cualquier recuperación is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name (U.T.U.) 6735 Radlock Ave., hecho hasta que se despida más información, visite www. de $10,000 ó más de valor Petition of: Oscar Daniel la petición, se emita un fallo punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on Los Angeles, CA 90056, Murillo for Change of Name coveredca.com. O llame a recibida mediante un acuerdo exceed one thousand dollars 01/2018 County of LA o la corte dé otras órdenes. Covered California al 1-800- o una concesión de arbitraje TO ALL INTERESTED Cualquier agencia del orden ($1,000)). I declare that all information Registered owner(s): PERSONS: 300-0213. en un caso de derecho civil. S/ Ebony Brown, Managing in this statement is true and Myles Weldon Thomas, 6735 público que haya recibido WARNING - IMPORTANT Tiene que pagar el gravamen Petitioner Oscar Daniel o visto una copia de estas Member correct. (A registrant who Radlock Ave, Los Angeles, Murillo filed a petition with this INFORMATION de la corte antes de que la Cen Family Extended LLC declares as true any material CA 90056 órdenes puede hacerlas California law provides that, corte pueda desechar el caso. court for a decree changing acatar en cualquier lugar de This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted names as follows: for purposes of division of The name and address of the with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and by: An Individual California. property upon dissolution court is (El nombre y dirección Oscar Daniel Murillo to Oscar FEE WAIVER: If you cannot Angeles on January 26, 2018 Professions code that the The registrant commenced to Daniel Gomez of a marriage or domestic de la corte es): Stanley Mosk, NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false transact business under the pay the filing fee, ask the clerk partnership or upon legal 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, The Court orders that all for a fee waiver form. The Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor fictitious business name or persons interested in this separation, property acquired CA 90012 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to names listed above on N/A court may order you to pay by the parties during marriage The name, address, matter appear before this back all or part of the fees and Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information court at the hearing indicated or domestic partnership in and telephone number at the end of five years from ($1,000)). in this statement is true and costs that the court waived for joint form is presumed to be of plaintiff’s attorney, or below to show cause, if any, you or the other party. the date on which it was filed S/ Marsalla Lynn Clark, correct. (A registrant who why the petition for change of community property. If either plaintiff without an attorney, in the office of the County Owner declares as true any material EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: party to this action should is (El nombre, la dirección name should not be granted. Si no puede pagar la cuota Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Any person objecting to the die before the jointly held y el número de teléfono del in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and de presentación, pida al community property is divided, abogado del demandante, name changes described secretario un formulario de 17920, where it expires Angeles on January 16, 2018 Professions code that the above must file a written the language in the deed that o del demandante que no 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false exención de cuotas. La corte characterizes how title is held tiene abogado, es): Claudia objection that includes the puede ordenar que usted in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor reasons for the objection at (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants C. Osuna, Esq., OSUNA & statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to pague, ya sea en parte o por in common, or community DOTSON LAW FIRM, 13333 least two court days before completo, las cuotas y costos 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars the matter is scheduled to property) will be controlling, Paramount Blvd., South Gate, in the residence address of at the end of five years from ($1,000)). de la corte previamente and not the community CA 90280; (562) 991-5600 be heard and must appear exentos a petición de usted o a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed S/ Myles Weldon Thomas, at the hearing to show cause property presumption. You DATE (Fecha): Apr 1, 2016 Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Owner de la otra parte. should consult your attorney Sherri R. Carter, Clerk why the petition should not be 1. The name and address Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed granted. If no written objection if you want the community (Secretario), by Glorietta before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los of the court are (El nombre property presumption to be Robinson, Deputy (Adjunto) is timely filed, the court may y dirección de la corte son): January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Angeles on January 19, 2018 grant the petition without a written into the recorded title (SEAL) Business Name Statement 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with Superior Court of California, to the property. NOTICE TO THE PERSON hearing. County of Los Angeles, must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section Notice of Hearing: ADVERTENCIA - SERVED: You are served as Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Central District, 111 N. Hill IMFORMACIÓN an individual defendant. Date: 5-25-18, Time: 8:30 Street, Los Angeles, CA The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires a.m., Dept.: B, Room: 340 IMPORTANTE 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 does not of itself authorize in the residence address of at the end of five years from 90012 De acuerdo a la ley de CNS-3093809# The address of the court is 2. The name, address, and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, California, las propiedades Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County telephone number of the adquiridas por las partes CA 90503 petitioner’s attorney, or the AMENDED ORDER TO in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided A copy of this Order to Show durante su matrimonio o another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section petitioner without an attorney, pareja de hecho en forma SHOW CAUSE Cause shall be published at are: (El nombre, dirección FOR CHANGE OF NAME or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires least once each week for four conjunta se consideran 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 40 days after any change y número de teléfono del propiedad comunitaria para Case No. ES022062 successive weeks prior to abogado del demandante, o Superior Court of California, Professions Code). must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the the date set for hearing on fines de la división de bienes Original Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section del demandante si no tiene que ocurre cuando se produce County of Los Angeles the petition in the following abogado, son): Beverly Jean Petition of: Crystal Rose 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change newspaper of general una disolución o separación CNS-3097184# does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Brown, 5034 W. 63rd Street, legal del matrimonio o pareja Posner for Change of Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL circulation, printed in this Los Angeles, CA 90058 TO ALL INTERESTED the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new county: Los Angeles Sentinel de hecho. Si cualquiera Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Date (Fecha): July 13, 2017 de las partes de este caso PERSONS: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Date: Jan. 30, 2018 SHERRI R. CARTER, Clerk, Petitioner filed a petition in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed ERIC C. TAYLOR llega a fallecer antes de NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective by (Secretario, por) P. MATA, que se divida la propiedad with this court for a decree File No. 2018026776 Judge of the Superior Court Deputy (Asistente) changing names as follows: or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/18 comunitaria de tenencia The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement CNS-3096074# [SEAL] conjunta, el destino de la Crystal Rose Posner to (are) doing business as: STANDARD FAMILY LAW Crystal Rose Bay Professions Code). must be accompanied by the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL misma quedará determinado Dr April Hollywood Mobile Original Affidavit of Identity form. RESTRAINING ORDERS por las cláusulas de la The Court orders that all Vet, 2207 W. 21st Street, Los 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 Starting immediately, you persons interested in this The filing of this statement ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE escritura correspondiente que Angeles, CA 90018, County CNS-3094542# does not of itself authorize FOR CHANGE OF NAME and your spouse or domestic describen su tenencia (por ej., matter appear before this of LA; Mailing Address: 4858 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL partner are restrained from: court at the hearing indicated the use in this state of a Case No. ES022127 tenencia conjunta, tenencia W. Pico Blvd Suite 366, Los Fictitious Business Name Superior Court of California, 1. removing the minor en común o propiedad below to show cause, if any, Angeles, CA 90019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS children of the parties from why the petition for change of in violation of the rights of County of Los Angeles comunitaria) y no por la Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Petition of: Danielle Marie the state or applying for a new presunción de propiedad name should not be granted. April Lynn Rogers, 2207 W. File No. 2018017677 or replacement passport for Any person objecting to the or common law (See Section Wiener for Change of Name comunitaria. Si quiere que la 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and TO ALL INTERESTED those minor children without presunción comunitaria quede name changes described 90018 (are) doing business as: the prior written consent of above must file a written Professions Code). PERSONS: registrada en la escritura de la This business is conducted Maid Men Cleaning Original Petitioner Danielle Marie the other party or an order of propiedad, debería consultar objection that includes the by: An Individual Services and Carpet Care, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 Wiener filed a petition with this the court; con un abogado. reasons for the objection at The registrant commenced 911 Edgewood St Apt 3, CNS-3094317# court for a decree changing 2. cashing, borrowing against, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 least two court days before to transact business under Inglewood, CA 90302, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL names as follows: canceling, transferring, CNS-3094698# the matter is scheduled to the fictitious business name County of LA Danielle Marie Wiener to Dani disposing of, or changing the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be heard and must appear or names listed above on Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Vinokurov Rivera beneficiaries of any insurance at the hearing to show cause 01/2018 David Harvey, 911 Edgewood NAME STATEMENT The Court orders that all or other coverage, including SUMMONS why the petition should not be I declare that all information St Apt 3, Inglewood, CA File No. 2018016558 persons interested in this life, health, automobile, and (CITACION JUDICIAL) granted. If no written objection in this statement is true and 90302; CA The following person(s) is matter appear before this disability, held for the benefit CASE NUMBER (Número del is timely filed, the court may correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted (are) doing business as: court at the hearing indicated of the parties and their minor Caso): 16K04189 grant the petition without a declares as true any material by: An Individual JS Clerical Services, 10919 below to show cause, if any, children; NOTICE TO DEFENDANT hearing. matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced S. Broadway, Los Angeles, why the petition for change of 3. transferring, encumbering, (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Notice of Hearing: 17913 of the Business and to transact business under CA 90061, County of LA name should not be granted. hypothecating, concealing, Martin Ross and Teray Jones Date: Feb 23 2018, Time: Professions code that the the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): Any person objecting to the or in any way disposing of Does 1 to 25 8:30 AM, Dept.: A registrant knows to be false or names listed above on Janelle Simmons, 10919 S. name changes described any property, real or personal, YOU ARE BEING SUED The address of the court is guilty of a misdemeanor 01/2018 Broadway, Los Angeles, CA above must file a written whether community, quasi- BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ is 300 East Olive Avenue, punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information 90061 THURSDAY,THURSDAY, FEBRUARYJANUARY 9, 8, 2014 2018 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-14A-7 means for every Black man and boy to get Narrative {continued from Pg. 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This business is conducted January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 01/2018 Affidavit of Identity form. Professions code that the services for rates from and after Janaury 24, 2018, by: an individual Business Name Statement I declare that all information The filing of this statement registrant knows to be false $34.50-$42.50. Other taxes, at the: The registrant commenced to must be accompanied by the in this statement is true and does not of itself authorize is guilty of a misdemeanor fees, and surcharges may transact business under the Affidavit of Identity form. correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a punishable by a fine not to apply. Frontier offers single fictitious business name or The filing of this statement declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars party service, touch tone, Online Vendor Portal: names listed above on N/A does not of itself authorize matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of ($1,000)). toll blocking, access to http://www.planetbids. I declare that all information the use in this state of a 17913 of the Business and another under Federal, State, S/ Ron Recasner, Owner long distance, emergency com/portal/portal. in this statement is true and Fictitious Business Name Professions code that the or common law (See Section This statement was filed services, operator assistance, cfm?CompanyID=21372. correct. (A registrant who in violation of the rights of registrant knows to be false 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of Los and directory assistance. Use declares as true any material another under Federal, State, is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). Angeles on January 8, 2018 of these services may result in matter pursuant to Section or common law (See Section punishable by a fine not to Original NOTICE-In accordance with additional charges. Budget or Questions shall be directed 17913 of the Business and 14411 et seq., Business and exceed one thousand dollars 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 Subdivision (a) of Section economy services also may to the Online Vendor Portal. Professions code that the Professions Code). ($1,000)). CNS-3092047# 17920, a Fictitious Name be available. 2/1, 2/8/18 registrant knows to be false Original S/ Henry Vickman, Owner LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement generally expires Frontier offers Lifeline service CNS-3093657# is guilty of a misdemeanor 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 This statement was filed at the end of five years from which is a nontransferable LOS ANGELES SENTINEL punishable by a fine not to CNS-3094312# with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the date on which it was filed government assistance exceed one thousand dollars LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Angeles on January 12, 2018 NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County program that provides a $9.25 Bidding Opportunity with ($1,000)). NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2018007533 Clerk, except, as provided discount on the cost of monthly LACCD S/ Janelle Simmons, Owner FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is in Subdivision (b) of Section telephone service or eligible For future bidding This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: 17920, where it expires broadband products (where opportunities please visit with the County Clerk of Los File No. 2018017087 Statement generally expires Tuit Luxury Candle Co, 8549 40 days after any change available) and is limited to the Online Vendor Portal Angeles on January 19, 2018 The following person(s) is at the end of five years from Wilshire Bl. #292, Beverly in the facts set forth in the one discount per household. which can be accessed by NOTICE-In accordance with (are) doing business as: the date on which it was filed Hills, CA 90211, County of LA statement pursuant to Section In addition to Basic Lifeline, visiting the website www. Subdivision (a) of Section The Settle-N Center, 1114 in the office of the County Registered owner(s): 17913 other than a change individuals living on federally build-laccd.org under 17920, a Fictitious Name East 91st Street, Los Clerk, except, as provided Avette Courtney, 8549 in the residence address of recognized Tribal Lands who “Contractors and Bidders” Statement generally expires Angeles, CA 90002, County in Subdivision (b) of Section Wilshire Bl. #292, Beverly a registered owner. A new meet the eligibility criteria then clicking the PlanetBids at the end of five years from of LA 17920, where it expires Hills, CA 90211 Fictitious Business Name may also qualify for additional link. the date on which it was filed Articles of Incorporation or 40 days after any change This business is conducted Statement must be filed monthly discounts through NOTICE IS HEREBY in the office of the County Organization Number: AI in the facts set forth in the by: an individual before the expiration. Effective Enhanced Lifeline and up to GIVEN that the Los Angeles Clerk, except, as provided #ON: 4095821 statement pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious $100.00 toward installation Community College District in Subdivision (b) of Section Registered owner(s): 17913 other than a change transact business under the Business Name Statement fees through the Tribal Link- (“District”) invites Design Build 17920, where it expires The Settle-N Center, 1114 in the residence address of fictitious business name or must be accompanied by the Up program. You may also Entities to submit Statements 40 days after any change East 91st Street, Los Angeles, a registered owner. A new names listed above on N/A Affidavit of Identity form. qualify for an additional state of Qualification (SOQ) for the in the facts set forth in the CA 90002; CA Fictitious Business Name I declare that all information The filing of this statement discount where available. following procurement: statement pursuant to Section This business is conducted Statement must be filed in this statement is true and does not of itself authorize If you have any questions Request for Qualifications 17913 other than a change by: a Corporation before the expiration. Effective correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a regarding Frontier’s rates or (RFQ) from Design Build in the residence address of The registrant commenced to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name services, please call us at Entities for West Los a registered owner. A new transact business under the Business Name Statement matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of 1-800-921-8101 for further Angeles College, West – Fictitious Business Name fictitious business name or must be accompanied by the 17913 of the Business and another under Federal, State, information or visit us at www. Energy Efficiency Project. Statement must be filed names listed above on n/a Affidavit of Identity form. Professions code that the or common law (See Section Frontier.com. Upgrade Existing Campus before the expiration. Effective I declare that all information The filing of this statement registrant knows to be false 14411 et seq., Business and 2/8/18 Central Plant Equipment to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in this statement is true and does not of itself authorize is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). CNS-3095608# enable extension of chilled Business Name Statement correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a punishable by a fine not to New (Amended) Filing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL water pipes to new buildings, must be accompanied by the declares as true any material Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 and provide remote central Affidavit of Identity form. matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of ($1,000)). CNS-3092022# Frontier brinda servicios utility plant at lot 5 with The filing of this statement 17913 of the Business and another under Federal, State, S/ Avette Courtney, Owner LOS ANGELES SENTINEL residenciales básicos por boiler(s) and chiller(s) to serve does not of itself authorize Professions code that the or common law (See Section This statement was filed tarifa fija desde $20.00 the TLC building. the use in this state of a registrant knows to be false 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hasta $22.00. Asimismo, How the Procurement Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). Angeles on January 10, 2018 NAME STATEMENT las tarifas de Frontier por Process for this Project will in violation of the rights of punishable by a fine not to Original NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2018005561 los servicios comerciales take place: another under Federal, State, exceed one thousand dollars 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is básicos oscilan entre $34.50 This procurement process or common law (See Section ($1,000)). CNS-3092345# 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: y $42.50. Es probable que will take place in two steps: 14411 et seq., Business and S/ Felton Burton III, CEO LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement generally expires (1) Golden State Retrofit, se cobren otros impuestos, Step 1 is the instant Request Professions Code). The Settle-N Center at the end of five years from (2) Southern Cal Retrofit, aranceles y recargos. Frontier for Qualifications process Original This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the date on which it was filed (3) Southern Cal Seismic ofrece servicio para usuario (“RFQ”); to be followed by 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 with the County Clerk of Los NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County Retrofit, (4) Southern único, sistema de telefonía Step 2, a Request for Proposal CNS-3094315# Angeles on January 22, 2018 File No. 2017359513 Clerk, except, as provided California Retrofit, (5) electrónica, bloqueo de process to pre-qualified firms LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE-In accordance with The following person(s) is in Subdivision (b) of Section Southern California Seismic llamadas, acceso a llamadas (“RFP”). Upon receipt and Subdivision (a) of Section (are) doing business as: 17920, where it expires Retrofit, (6) West Coast de larga distancia, servicios evaluation of the Statements FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, a Fictitious Name Lestalk, 4227 Creed Ave., 40 days after any change Retrofit, 22287 Mulholland de emergencia, asistencia of Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) NAME STATEMENT Statement generally expires Los Angeles, CA 90008, in the facts set forth in the Hwy #346, Calabasas, CA de operador y asistencia de submitted in response to File No. 2018010619 at the end of five years from County of LA statement pursuant to Section 91302 County of LA guía telefónica. El uso de this RFQ, the SOQ’s will be The following person(s) is the date on which it was filed Registered owner(s): 17913 other than a change Registered owner(s): estos servicios puede generar scored, evaluated and ranked (are) doing business as: in the office of the County Dechelle Richardson, 4227 in the residence address of Jeff Kamens, 22287 cargos adicionales. Frontier with the District selecting Overrunn Productions, 1428 Clerk, except, as provided Creed Ave., Los Angeles, CA a registered owner. A new Mulholland Hwy #346, también pone a tu disposición three to five pre-qualified W 88th St., Los Angeles, CA in Subdivision (b) of Section 90008 Fictitious Business Name Calabasas, CA 91302; CA servicios económicos y Applicant firms, designated 90047, County of LA 17920, where it expires This business is conducted Statement must be filed Andraleia Burch, 22287 servicios acordes a tu as “Finalists”, to receive the Registered owner(s): 40 days after any change by: an Individual before the expiration. Effective Mulholland Hwy #346, presupuesto. RFP. The Finalists’ proposals Paul Porter, 1428 W 88th St., in the facts set forth in the The registrant commenced January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Calabasas, CA 91302; CA Frontier ofrece el servicio (including cost component) Los Angeles, CA 90047 statement pursuant to Section to transact business under Business Name Statement This business is conducted de Lifeline, un programa submitted in response to This business is conducted 17913 other than a change the fictitious business name must be accompanied by the by: Copartners gubernamental de asistencia the RFP will then be scored, by: an individual in the residence address of or names listed above on Affidavit of Identity form. The registrant commenced no transferible que concede evaluated, and a successful The registrant commenced to a registered owner. A new 09/2017 The filing of this statement to transact business under un descuento único de $9.25 Design Build Entity (“DBE”) transact business under the Fictitious Business Name I declare that all information does not of itself authorize the fictitious business name por hogar en el costo del will be identified for award of fictitious business name or Statement must be filed in this statement is true and the use in this state of a or names listed above on servicio telefónico mensual o a Design Build Contract using names listed above on N/A before the expiration. Effective correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name 01/2018 en productos de banda ancha a “Best Value” (qualitative) I declare that all information January 1, 2014, the Fictitious declares as true any material in violation of the rights of I declare that all information seleccionados (cuando estén method of selection. in this statement is true and Business Name Statement matter pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, in this statement is true and disponibles). Además de All Statement of Qualifications correct. (A registrant who must be accompanied by the 17913 of the Business and or common law (See Section correct. (A registrant who Lifeline Básico, los individuos (SOQ) must be received declares as true any material Affidavit of Identity form. Professions code that the 14411 et seq., Business and declares as true any material que residen en tierras at the Jacobs – Program matter pursuant to Section The filing of this statement registrant knows to be false Professions Code). matter pursuant to Section tribales reconocidas por el Management Office, 1055 17913 of the Business and does not of itself authorize is guilty of a misdemeanor Original 17913 of the Business and gobierno federal y reúnan las Corporate Center Drive, Professions code that the the use in this state of a punishable by a fine not to 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 Professions code that the condiciones de elegibilidad 5th Floor; Monterey Park, registrant knows to be false Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars CNS-3092039# registrant knows to be false exigidas también podrán California 91574 no later is guilty of a misdemeanor in violation of the rights of ($1,000)). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL is guilty of a misdemeanor acceder a otros descuentos than: punishable by a fine not to another under Federal, State, S/ Dechelle Richardson, punishable by a fine not to mensuales a través de FICTITIOUS BUSINESS February 14, 2018 before exceed one thousand dollars or common law (See Section Owner exceed one thousand dollars Enhanced Lifeline de hasta 10:00 AM Local Time. ($1,000)). 14411 et seq., Business and This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT ($1,000)). $100.00 en los costos de File No. 2018003955 The Applicant assumes full S/ Paul Porter, Managing Professions Code). with the County Clerk of Los S/ Jeff Kamens, Partner instalación mediante el and sole responsibility for Member Original Angeles on December 27, The following person(s) is This statement was filed programa Tribal Link-Up. (are) doing business as: timely receipt of its SOQ and This statement was filed 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 2017 with the County Clerk of Los En ciertos estados, también any other documents required with the County Clerk of Los CNS-3094311# NOTICE-In accordance with Rich Eatz, 9305 S. Van Angeles on January 8, 2018 podrás solicitar y acceder a to be submitted with the SOQ, Angeles on January 12, 2018 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Subdivision (a) of Section Ness Ave., Inglewood, CA NOTICE-In accordance with otros descuentos estatales. by the District. The District NOTICE-In accordance with 17920, a Fictitious Name 90305, County of LA; Mailing Subdivision (a) of Section Si tienes alguna pregunta Address: 8614 S. Wilton will have no responsibility Subdivision (a) of Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement generally expires 17920, a Fictitious Name sobre los servicios o las for SOQ’s not submitted in a 17920, a Fictitious Name NAME STATEMENT at the end of five years from Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047 Statement generally expires tarifas de Frontier o quieres File No. 2018017969 Registered owner(s): timely manner, no matter the Statement generally expires the date on which it was filed at the end of five years from obtener más información, reason. at the end of five years from The following person(s) is in the office of the County Richard Anthony, 8614 S. the date on which it was filed llámanos al 1-800-921-8101 (are) doing business as: Wilton Place, Los Angeles, RFQ Documents, including the date on which it was filed Clerk, except, as provided in the office of the County o visita nuestra página www. instructions to Applicants, will in the office of the County Los Angeles Online in Subdivision (b) of Section CA 90047 Clerk, except, as provided Frontier.com. Doris Banket, 8614 S. Wilton be available to Applicants on Clerk, except, as provided Advertising Specialists, 17920, where it expires in Subdivision (b) of Section 2/8/18 and after 1218 Stearns Drive, Los Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047 January 22, 2018, in Subdivision (b) of Section 40 days after any change 17920, where it expires CNS-3095572# at the Online Vendor Portal. 17920, where it expires Angeles, CA 90035, County in the facts set forth in the This business is conducted 40 days after any change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL of LA by: a general partnership The Online Vendor Portal 40 days after any change statement pursuant to Section in the facts set forth in the can be accessed by visiting in the facts set forth in the Registered owner(s): 17913 other than a change The registrant commenced statement pursuant to Section For future bidding Jason Thomas, 1218 Stearns to transact business under the website www.build-laccd. statement pursuant to Section in the residence address of 17913 other than a change opportunities please org under “Contractors and 17913 other than a change Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035 a registered owner. A new the fictitious business name in the residence address of visit the website www. Eric Han, 651 Wilcox Ave., or names listed above on Bidders” then clicking the in the residence address of Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new build-laccd.org under PlanetBids link. a registered owner. A new Unit 3-D, Los Angeles, CA Statement must be filed 01/2018 Fictitious Business Name “Contracting and Bidding 90004 I declare that all information All questions shall be directed Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Statement must be filed Site” then click the Online to the Online Vendor Portal. Statement must be filed This business is conducted January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in this statement is true and before the expiration. Effective Vendor Portal link. 2/1, 2/8/18 before the expiration. Effective by: Copartners Business Name Statement correct. (A registrant who January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CNS-3092568# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The registrant commenced to must be accompanied by the declares as true any material Business Name Statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement transact business under the Affidavit of Identity form. matter pursuant to Section must be accompanied by the NOTICE IS HEREBY must be accompanied by the fictitious business name or The filing of this statement 17913 of the Business and Affidavit of Identity form. GIVEN that the Los Angeles REQUEST FOR Affidavit of Identity form. names listed above on N/A does not of itself authorize Professions code that the The filing of this statement Community College District PROPOSALS The filing of this statement I declare that all information the use in this state of a registrant knows to be false does not of itself authorize (“District”) invites sealed Notice is given that proposals does not of itself authorize in this statement is true and Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor the use in this state of a Request for Qualifications for As-Needed Potable Water the use in this state of a correct. (A registrant who in violation of the rights of punishable by a fine not to Fictitious Business Name (RFQ) for the following: Tank Inspection and Cleaning Fictitious Business Name declares as true any material another under Federal, State, exceed one thousand dollars in violation of the rights of Services (2018-AN009) will be in violation of the rights of matter pursuant to Section or common law (See Section ($1,000)). another under Federal, State, received by the County of L.A. another under Federal, State, 17913 of the Business and 14411 et seq., Business and S/ Doris Banket, Partner or common law (See Section Request for Qualifications Dept. of Public Works, Cashier or common law (See Section Professions code that the Professions Code). This statement was filed 14411 et seq., Business and (RFQ) from Contractors for Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., 14411 et seq., Business and registrant knows to be false Original with the County Clerk of Los Professions Code). District Wide, Structural Alhambra, CA 91803 until Professions Code). is guilty of a misdemeanor 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 Angeles on January 5, 2018 Original Engineering Services 5:30pm, Wed., February Original punishable by a fine not to CNS-3092110# NOTICE-In accordance with 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/18 Multiple Award Task 28, 2018. A mandatory 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 exceed one thousand dollars LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Subdivision (a) of Section CNS-3089825# Order Contract (MATOC), Proposers’ Conference will be CNS-3094314# ($1,000)). 17920, a Fictitious Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Services. held on Tues., February 13, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL S/ Jason Thomas, Partner FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement generally expires 2018, at 2 p.m., at Public This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT at the end of five years from Works Headquarters, 900 S. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of Los File No. 2018013400 the date on which it was filed This procurement process Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA NAME STATEMENT Angeles on January 22, 2018 The following person(s) is in the office of the County GOVERNMENT will take place in two steps: 91803, in Conference Room File No. 2018010605 NOTICE-In accordance with (are) doing business as: Clerk, except, as provided the instant Request for C. Estimated contract amount The following person(s) is Subdivision (a) of Section Smart Marts, 4262 9th Ave., in Subdivision (b) of Section Qualifications step (“RFQ”) is $200,000 annually. An RFP (are) doing business as: 17920, a Fictitious Name Los Angeles, CA 90008, 17920, where it expires (i.e., pre-qualification); and may be obtained by accessing Real Is Rare Sports Statement generally expires County of LA 40 days after any change a subsequent Request for the link at http://dpw.lacounty. Training, 11231 Ardath at the end of five years from Registered owner(s): in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES COUNTY Task Order Proposal step gov/brcd/servicecontracts/ or Ave., Inglewood, CA 90303, the date on which it was filed Ali Ibn-Omar K. Muhammad statement pursuant to Section METROPOLITAN (“RFTOP”). Upon receipt and at the CashierOffice or will be County of LA in the office of the County Abdullah, 4262 9th Ave., Los 17913 other than a change TRANSPORTATION evaluation of the Statements mailed to you upon request Registered owner(s): Clerk, except, as provided Angeles, CA 90008 in the residence address of AUTHORITY (METRO) of Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) by calling (626) 458-4169 Jason McKinney, 11231 in Subdivision (b) of Section This business is conducted a registered owner. A new submitted in response to orTDDat(626) 282-7829. Ardath Ave., Inglewood, CA 17920, where it expires by: an Individual Fictitious Business Name this RFQ, the SOQ’s will be 2/1/18 90303 40 days after any change The registrant commenced Statement must be filed Metro will receive Bids for IFB scored and evaluated using CNS-3092385# Paul Porter, 1428 W. 88th St., in the facts set forth in the to transact business under before the expiration. Effective No. C490027C1162 - Division the District’s Uniform System LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Los Angeles, CA 90047 statement pursuant to Section the fictitious business name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 18 Tire Shop and Service of Rating, and the Qualified This business is conducted 17913 other than a change or names listed above on Business Name Statement Bays per specifications on file Applicants will be identified. REQUEST FOR by: Copartners in the residence address of 01/2018 must be accompanied by the at the Office of Procurement, A qualified firm will enter into PROPOSALS: Notice is given One Gateway Plaza, Los that proposals for Advertising The registrant commenced to a registered owner. A new I declare that all information Affidavit of Identity form. th Multiple Award Task Order transact business under the Fictitious Business Name in this statement is true and The filing of this statement Angeles, CA 90012 (9 Floor). Contract. Thereafter, the Bus Bench Program (2018- fictitious business name or Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who does not of itself authorize The procurement blackout District will publish and issue AN013) will be received by names listed above on N/A before the expiration. Effective declares as true any material the use in this state of a period is expected to run from a Request for Proposal only the County of L.A. Dept. I declare that all information January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name 01-19-18 through 05-01-18. to the Firms who have pre- of Public Works, Cashier in this statement is true and Business Name Statement 17913 of the Business and in violation of the rights of qualified. Only Pre-qualified Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., correct. (A registrant who must be accompanied by the Professions code that the another under Federal, State, Firms will be permitted to Alhambra, CA 91803 until declares as true any material Affidavit of Identity form. registrant knows to be false or common law (See Section All Bids must be submitted submit a proposal. 5:30pm, Mon., February matter pursuant to Section The filing of this statement is guilty of a misdemeanor 14411 et seq., Business and to Metro, and be filed at 26, 2018. A mandatory 17913 of the Business and does not of itself authorize punishable by a fine not to Professions Code). reception desk of the Office Proposers’ Conference will be Professions code that the the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars Original of Procurement on or before held on Mon., February 12, All Statement of Qualifications 2018, at 2 p.m., at Public registrant knows to be false Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/18 02-23-18 at 2:00 p.m., Pacific (SOQ) must be received at CNS-3092034# Works Headquarters, 900 S. is guilty of a misdemeanor in violation of the rights of S/ Ali Ibn-Omar K. Muhammad Time, at which time Bids the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL will be opened and publicly Build-LACCD – Program Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA punishable by a fine not to another under Federal, State, Abdullah, Owner Management Office, 1055 exceed one thousand dollars or common law (See Section This statement was filed read. Bids received after the 91803, in Conference Room FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above date and time may Corporate Center Drive, D. This solicitation is for a ($1,000)). 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of Los 5th Floor; Monterey Park, S/ Jason McKinney, Owner Professions Code). Angeles on January 17, 2018 NAME STATEMENT be rejected and returned revenue generating contract File No. 2018 005632 unopened. Each Bid must be California 91754 no later payable to the County of L.A. This statement was filed Original NOTICE-In accordance with than: with the County Clerk of Los 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is sealed and marked Bid No. Dept. of Public Works, with Angeles on January 12, 2018 CNS-3094308# 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: C490027C1162. A Pre-Bid a minimum annual amount NOTICE-In accordance with LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement generally expires Gra’ Maw’s Kitchen conference and site visit will of $32,000 based on 800 Produtions Celeste be held on 02-06-18. February 14, 2018 before advertising benches at $40 Subdivision (a) of Section at the end of five years from 10:00 AM Local Time. 17920, a Fictitious Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the date on which it was filed Company, 12400 Ventura per bench, or the percentage Statement generally expires NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604, of gross advertising revenue at the end of five years from File No. 201810797 Clerk, except, as provided County of Los Angeles Any inquiries concerning this under the awarded contract, The following person(s) is Registered owner(s): procurement action during The Applicant assumes full whichever is greater. An RFP the date on which it was filed in Subdivision (b) of Section and sole responsibility for in the office of the County (are) doing business as: 17920, where it expires Ron Recasner, 3381 Fryman the blackout period must be may be obtained by accessing Shield Security Training Pl., Studio City, CA 91604 directed to and may only be timely receipt of its SOQ and the link at http://dpw.lacounty. Clerk, except, as provided 40 days after any change any other documents required in Subdivision (b) of Section Center, 4533 West Imperial in the facts set forth in the This business is conducted answered by Josie Mellen, gov/brcd/servicecontracts/ or Hwy Suite E, Hawthorne, CA by: an Individual Senior Contract Administrator to be submitted with the SOQ, at the CashierOffice or will be 17920, where it expires statement pursuant to Section by the District. The District 40 days after any change 90250, County of LA 17913 other than a change The registrant commenced to at (213) 922-1105. mailed to you upon request by Registered owner(s): transact business under the 2/8/18 will have no responsibility calling (626) 458-7334 or TDD in the facts set forth in the in the residence address of for SOQ’s not submitted in a statement pursuant to Section Henry Vickman, 5134 Hayter a registered owner. A new fictitious business name or CNS-3096708# at (626) 282-7829. Ave 34, Lakewood, CA 90712 names listed above on N/A LOS ANGELES SENTINEL timely manner, no matter the 2/1, 2/8/18 17913 other than a change Fictitious Business Name reason. in the residence address of This business is conducted Statement must be filed I declare that all information CNS-3088403# by: An Individual in this statement is true and Frontier provides basic LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new before the expiration. Effective residential services for rates Fictitious Business Name The registrant commenced January 1, 2014, the Fictitious correct. (A registrant who to transact business under declares as true any material from $20.00-$22.00 for flat RFQ Documents including, Statement must be filed Business Name Statement rate service. Frontier also instructions to Applicants, will before the expiration. Effective the fictitious business name must be accompanied by the matter pursuant to Section or names listed above on 17913 of the Business and provides basic business be available to Applicants on B-1 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Naleisha Webb, ‘Nay’ achieves her dream of owning her business, ‘Nay’s Tacos Inc.’ Nay shares her personal struggle that led to a thriving business.

BY SHONASSEE SHAVER crans” burger. Her spunky She strives to build more Staff Writer and innovative approach to than a booming company, her business has made her a but a positive brand that will In a city where you can sought after taco truck in resonate in the community. find a variety of Mexican South L.A. The entreprenuer suggests food on street corners and in Today the talented owner that passion and care are the restaurants, Nay gives each spearheads a thriving busi- two elements that have been customary dish a refreshing, ness that was once a dream. the driving force behind trendy and urban taste that “I’m a single parent with “Nay’s Tacos Inc.” makes for a wealth of appe- ambition, who is striving for “I want to make my peo- tizing meals that locals and greatness in this competitive ple proud. I want people to clients experience at “Nay’s world and is serving God know that every time you Tacos Inc.” first,” states the proud busi- patronize me, you are serv- ing a purpose for the com- munity. People have helped me to be able to give a job to someone who may not have one,” she said On being a Black busi-

PHOTO BY NALEISHA “NAY” WEBB nesswoman, Webb states, Naleisha Webb, “Nay” owner of “Nay’s Tacos Inc.” proves that dreams do come true. “you have to work hard at it. I do my own production, Steadfast and determined, week, and that was pretty the day she catered the event, cooking and shopping. I am Webb was promoted, how- good for my kids.” was the day that she estab- one person in a different ever despite her work ethic, What started out as a sur- lished her trend of red car- position within in my com- she had been terminated vival tactic, slowly turned pets, brunch and cocktail pany. Anyone can make from the position. Evidently, into a business venture for tables filled with fruit, mar- money, but you have to be taking a loss, Webb revealed Webb. garita and chips & salsa bars. the one to get out there and that she was at a low point in She ran her business for Although it took her a while care about what you’re her life during this time, three strong years, and as a to distinguish herself from doing. I believe that’s why I having to deal with a broken business owner she recog- relationship and the passing nized the value of customer

PHOTO BY NALEISHA “NAY” WEBB of her mother. service. “I took my income Nay’s infamous menu selections: nachos (center), tacos Coping with life chang- taxofthethirdyearIwas (left) and burrito (right), made with your choice of fixins. ing experiences, Webb doing it and did an apprecia- dealt with her losses by tion day for everyone who The L.A. eatery on ness owner. immersing herself in extra patronized my business, wheels provides an appeal- Watts native, Naleisha work. At this time, she used from the people on the street ing menu that fuses tradition- Webb, known as “Nay” is a her grill to cook tacos for corner and at local carwash- al Mexican cuisine. Paired mother of three sons (David, extra money. She acknowl- es that spent $5, the people with a wide range of flavors Daylan and Cincere) and the edges that “Nay’s Tacos that I charged $350, to and descriptive names, her owner of Nay’s Tacos Inc. Inc.” was inspired by her everyone who had a business taco truck gives the customer She shares with the Los mother. “I was raised off of and was Black, I wanted to the choice to order a “Daylan Angeles Sentinel on how her ground beef tacos mixed say thank you to all of them pineapple chicken” taco, journey to being known as with rice, it was my moth- that helped me through those “Dave’s BBQ chicken” the best taco lady in Los er’s favorite food to make.” three years I was going enchilada or “Cincere spicy Angeles was not an easy feat. She recalls prior to her through a dark moment.” chicken” burrito. For vegans, Before the ambitious mom’s passing, that her With a growing reputa- PHOTO BY NALEISHA “NAY” WEBB she offers vegetarian nachos, mother of three began to live mother encouraged her to tion that preceded her, Webb “Nay’s Tacos” catering packages include an assorted fruit tacos and more. For patrons out her dream of owning her stay prayed up, stating that had positioned herself as a bar. who like to keep their order own business, she was a whatever she did, not to skilled cook and business- simple and are true to their security guard who had give up. With the odds woman whose company was her competitors, the event am where I am today.” roots, Nay offers a “Cren- invested 8 years into her job stack against her, she never more than a side hustle, but a started a trend that she didn’t Webb who looks to one shaw”, “Watts” and “Rose- while cleaning homes. did. Through it all, she stat- business that now caters ani- see others doing. day open a restaurant, was ed that God made a way for mated birthday parties for Webb kept initial job, thrilled to participate in the her all the time. children and plans extrava- traveling to Atlanta to clean 12th annual Taste of Soul Despite her unwavering gant weddings and special eight homes. She invested Family Festival and is a faith, Webb faced financial events for adults. the profits into a taco truck, friend to the Crenshaw area limitations that hindered her One of the stepping that she struggled to pur- located in front of the Los from being able to fully care stones to the foundation of chase in her six years of Angeles Sentinel, please stop for her children and pay her “Nay’s Tacos Inc.” was when building the company. by to meet her and get a taste bills. Cooking was at the time a client asked her to cater an Webb’s drive funded her of “Nay’s Tacos Inc.” a side hustle that provided all-white affair. Her catering dream to having what she For more information, financial means for her fami- services are often show stop- needed to operate a top and visit naystacos.com and ly. “All I had was the grill. I ping and grand. Webb states running business. lasentinel.net. PHOTO BY NALEISHA “NAY” WEBB would cook nachos and tacos Locals wait for their order outside of “Nay’s Tacos Inc.” in front of my house to feed taco truck. my children. I made $500 a 1,000 New Jobs Coming to South Los Angeles Today’s Fresh Start SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE in Expo Park. about more than 1,000 part- “I am deeply committed time and full-time jobs that As the Los Angeles to expanding access and will be available. Open posi- Charter School Football Club (LAFC) gears opportunities to employ- tions include: Guest Experi- Excellence in Education up for its inaugural Major ment in the 9th District,” ence Representative; Safety League Soccer (MLS) sea- Councilman Price said. “My Officer; Food Services; son, Councilman Curren Office consistently advo- Housekeeping, and others. Price is organizing a job fair cates for strong local hire Free parking will be avail- Feb. 9 to fill more than 1,000 programs that allow our able in the California Sci- jobs coming to South L.A. neighbors to provide for ence Center parking struc- The Council District 9 themselves and their fami- ture, off 39th and Figueroa. hiring event will be held lies and build a brighter “This is a chance for from 4-8 p.m. at 700 Exposi- future.” anyone who’s looking for tion Park Drive, Los Angeles Councilman Price nego- employment to work at a 90037 (in the building west tiated a 40 percent local hir- state-of-the-art venue and be of the California African ing agreement with the a part of Los Angeles’ histo- Register Now!! American Museum). Job LAFC that provides livable ry,” said Councilman Price. 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Monday – Friday seekers are encouraged to wage jobs in South LA. The “I want my constituents to Address: 4514 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 dress in business casual 22,000 seat, $350 million benefit from this once-in-a- attire and bring copies of development will create lifetime opportunity, which Call (323) 293-9826 their resumes as the LAFC is more than 3,000 jobs for the is why I’m holding this job www.todaysfreshstart.org expected to make some job community. It has also pro- fair dedicated to people liv- offers on the spot. vided significant job train- ing in the Ninth District.” The hiring spree comes ing and placement for local For more information on College Bound School All Grades, Small Classes, After School ahead of the LAFC’s first residents. the LAFC Job Fair for CD 9, Program, Transitional Kindergarten and K-8 MLS game against the Seat- At the upcoming LAFC contact Councilman Price’s Accredited by Western Association of School’s & Colleges tle Sounders on April 29 at job fair, candidates will have Constituent Service Center Banc of California Stadium the opportunity to learn at (323) 846-2651. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B-2 calendar of events feb.–mar.

Yoga for Seniors Feb. 10 Hyde Park Branch Library free Yoga for Seniors (and anyone else CAP UCLA Presents Neo-Soul needing a calmer life) classes connue every Friday morning at 10 a.m. in January. Interested people can just come to the class. There Singer-Songwriter, Goapele is no pre-registraon required. UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents soul and R&B singer-song- Now-Feb. 17 writer Goapele, performing from her latest release, Dreamseeker, on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 37th Annual Black Doll Show: Jubilee, Celebrations in Color 8 p.m. at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in down- For its 37th Annual Black Doll Show the town Los Angeles. Single ckets are now avail- William Grant Sll Arts Center will be able for $29.50–$59.50 online at cap.ucla.edu focusing on gatherings, coming together and theatre.acehotel.com, via AXS by phone at and events to remember through doll 888-929-7849 and in person at The Theatre at arstry and displays. Showcasing Black life Ace Hotel box office. Single ckets: $29.50– as a celebraon of events that are monu- $59.50 per program; Phone: 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849). The Theatre at Ace Hotel mental and small, ordinary, and extraordi- box office: Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; day of show, 90 min- nary, events that depict Black life in all its utes prior to the event start me. facets, as well as to explore “cultural image” as depicted through the beauty and diversity of dolls. “Jubilee, Celebraons in Color”, further seeks to reshape the dialogue on Black life and identy as portrayed in mainstream American media and in dominant narraves. The exhibion creates a Success On ‘The Way’ counter narrave through highlighng how the Black community sees itself as por- trayed in the tradional rites of passage and cultural events. The exhibion includes Ask Dr. Jeanette hand painted murals by Patrick Johnson and AISEBOURNE. Learn and pracce doll making at three Saturday doll making workshops on December 16, January 6, and Feb- ruary 3 from 2-4pm. The exhibion will also offer a curatorial walk through with cura- Get ‘em all High!! tor Stephanie Moore. The William Grant Sll Arts Center is located at 2520 S. West have mixed thoughts about legalizing marijua- View Street, Los Angeles 90016. For more informaon, please call (323) 734-1165 or na. There are “drugs” on the market claiming visit hp://wgsac.wordpress.com Ito be safe. After the drugs have been dissemi- nated and used, are found unsafe. [Some months Now-Feb. 24 back I wrote you about the numerous drugs adver- tised on television with convincing voices selling Black History Month @ AC Bilbrew Library the “buyer beware,” because known side effects Black History Month Events kick off this month were devastating; as serious as suicide!] As I have at AC Bilbrew Library. Here is what visitors can evaluated the latest developments of “legal mari- look forward to: African American Miniature juana for medicinal purposes,” it certainly does not Museum created and curated by Karen Collins- seem to be any worse than other drugs on the mar- Lewis on Thurs, Feb 1st, 11 am-7 pm; Fri, Feb ket boasting healing effects. [medical marijuana use can be abused too]; just because 2nd, 11 am-4 pm; Sat, Feb 3rd, 10 am-3 pm; it’s legal doesn’t make it right. Remember those deceptive opiods]. As I thought on African Dance Workshop with Ayo Sharpe- marijuana, while it was not legal, what about all those people who are now in prison, Mouzon on Sat, Feb 10th, 2 pm-3 pm; Djembe found guilty of marijuana possession. How come they’re still in jail? Was illegal, now Drum Workshop with Rozell Woods on Sat, Feb 17th, 12 noon-1 pm; Celebrang Our legal??? Low and behold! I found NPR February 1…breaking news!!!….“Prosecu- Veterans: with the Monord Point Marines, Tuskegee Airmen, Buffalo Soldiers, Viet- tors in San Francisco will throw out thousands of marijuana-related convictions of nam Veterans and many others on Sat, Feb 24th, 1 pm-3 pm. AC Bilbrew Library locat- residents dating back to 1975. San Francisco District Attorney [D.A.] George Gascón ed at 150 E. El Segundo Blvd, L A 90061, 310-538-3350 said Wednesday that his office will dismiss and seal 3,038 misdemeanor convictions dating back before the state's legalization of marijuana went into effect, with no action Feb. 8-11 necessary from those who were convicted. Prosecutors will also review up to 4,940 REDCAT presents… Poor People's TV Room felony convictions and consider reducing convictions to misdemeanors.” Petitioning to have a record expunged is in place; can be costly requiring legal help. The D.A. REDCAT presents the Los Angeles premiere of the stun- said only 23 petitions were filed this past year in the city. “A criminal conviction can ning dance and mulmedia work Poor People's TV Room be [not just can be, it is!!] a barrier to employment, housing and other benefits, so by Bessie Award–winning choreographer Okwui Okpok- instead of waiting for the community to take action, we're taking action for the com- wasili, February 8 to 11. Known for her intensely powerful munity,” Gascón's office noted racial discrepancies in marijuana arrests and sentenc- performances, Okwui Okpokwasili (featured at REDCAT in ing. In 2000, African-Americans were 7.8 percent of San Francisco's population but Ralph Lemon’s “How Can You Stay in the House All Day comprised 41 percent of marijuana arrests. By 2010 and 2011, African-Americans and Not Go Anywhere?”) considers the collecve amnesia made up about half of the marijuana-related arrests ... represented only 6 percent of around the Nigerian women’s resistance movements of the city’s population, according to the district attorney’s office. D.A. said San Fran- the past century. Tickets and info at REDCAT.org cisco was “taking the lead to undo the damage that this country’s disastrous, failed (hps://www.redcat.org/event/okwui-okpokwasili) or call (213) 237-2800. Presented drug war has had on our nation and particularly on communities of color.” A clear at REDCAT in associaon with CAP UCLA and Show Box LA / we live in space as part of message from the public and California voters…that they were tired of the war on the Sharon Disney Lund Dance Series. drugs, the war on marijuana and they wanted to go back unwind some to the damage that had been done.... Attorney General Jeff Sessions is scrapping Obama-era guide- Feb. 8-19 lines that essentially removed marijuana from the list of federal drug enforcement pri- Pan African Film Festival orities as more states legalized it. Marijuana remains illegal under federal law, but The Pan African Film Fesval (PAFF) returns Febru- eight states including California and Colorado legalized the drug and Washington, ary 8-19 celebrang 26 years of great Black films D.C. Twenty-eight states permit some form of medical marijuana use. [2/01/18 and art at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills Crenshaw 15 news:NPR: Richard Gonzalez. James Doubek] Jeanette Grattan Parker: Superin- Theatre and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza located tendent-Founder Today’s Fresh Start Charter School.323-293-9826] Askdr- at 3650 Marn Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA. Over 125 new Black movies, [email protected] Join me Sundays 12 Noon for “Talk Success” 100 fine visual arsts and craspeople. For general info, sponsorship, group sales, 3405 West Imperial Highway, Inglewood 90303. arst applicaons or to volunteer, please call (310) 337-4737 or email info@paff.org Feb. 9 Step Afrika! Presents… “The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence” Step Afrika! the first professional dance company in the world dedicat- ed to the tradion of stepping, brings its latest piece, “The Migraon: Reflecons on Jacob Lawrence”, to The Soraya for its company debut on February 9 at 8:00pm. Based in Washington, D.C, Step Afrika! is rooted in the African tradion of Gumboot and brings it into the 21st century with an American blend of percussive movement and electrify- ing rhythms. Tickets for Step Afrika!, priced from $33-$78, are now available at Val- leyPerformingArtsCenter.org or by calling (818) 677-3000. The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) is located on the campus of Cali- fornia State University, Northridge (CSUN), 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8448, at the corner of Nordhoff and Lindley. Feb. 10 Valentine's RED CARPET Concert A Special Evening of Music For Friends & Lovers with Howard Hewe, Paul Taylor, Michael Lington, Jonathan Butler! Doors for VIP cket holders open at 4:30pm and dinner will be served from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Doors for regular non-dinner cket holders will open at 6:30pm. Show will begin at 7:30pm. Acts subject to change without noce. Parking is available at the Long Beach Convenon Center at a cost of $10.00. This special evening brought by Rainbow Promoons LLC / Benoit Entertainment Group LLC. Tick- ets and informaon: Rainbow Promoons LLC (562) 424-0013; $73 - $178 and VIP packages are available that include: red carpet treatment, a savory 3-course dinner, preferred orchestra seang and a rose for each lovely lady in your party! To purchase Tickets call Ticketmaster. C-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 ‘Behind the Movement’: Rosa Parks Film Sheds Light on Her Legacy of Activism

BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON wasn’t so much a verbal Contributing Writer communicator, she was a doer. I just didn’t realize Rosa Parks is the revolu- what a rebel she was, what a tionary Civil Rights figure fearless woman she was, known for the pinnacle how she was going around moment in 1955 when she and recording civil rights refused to give up her seat complaints all over the state. her to a White passenger in One person can shift things, the segregated South. While one act can inspire others,” history books honor Parks’ she added. legacy, many are still “I think right now as a unaware of the years she culture we need some inspi- spent as an activist preced- ration and dignity. I allowed ing this incident and her myself to be inspired by her PHOTO BY UNDERWOOD ARCHIVES / GETTY continued commitment to and by all of the other cast Rosa Parks pictured sitting in the front of the bus in 1956 eliminate the laws that kept members and characters that after she refused to give up her seat the year prior. Blacks oppressed. were fighting this amazing, Thankfully, we can call difficult, complicated fight PHOTO COURTESY OF TV ONE was just the perfect litigant den figures” in the move- upon the new TV One film Meta Golding dressed as Rosa Parks for her role in the TV that was the Civil Rights at the time and Martin ment such as Joann Robin- “Behind the Movement” to One film “Behind the Movement”. Movement.” Luther King was the perfect son, Fred Gray, Clifford broaden our understanding Veteran actor Isaiah face to be the president of Durr and Virginia Durr, of Parks’ world-renowned many people. I also know fight for freedom and equal- Washington is also in the Montgomery Improve- attorney Charles Langford impact. Recently, the Sen- that a lot of people still don’t ity was in the segregated “Behind the Movement” as ment Association. E.D. and Joe Azbell amongst oth- tinel spoke with the star of know about who Mrs. Parks south. While we tend to only Edgar Daniel Nixon, the Nixon created that along ers. “Finally after all this the period piece, Meta Gold- is and there was a lot I didn’t consider the isolated civil rights figure responsi- with A. Phillip Randolph time, I think we’ve set the ing who portrays the late know about Mrs. Parks,” moment Parks refused to ble for organizing the revo- and Ralph Abernathy,” record historically,” Wash- Rosa Parks. For starters, we Golding said. “She was a give up her seat, Golding lutionary Montgomery Bus Washington said. ington stated. asked Golding if she had symbol of the civil rights says we often forget about Boycott in 1955. “I was dis- Washington also noted One of Hollywood’s any apprehensions about movement and I didn’t the fact that Black soldiers appointed that I didn’t know that despite having less time most seasoned actresses starring in a role so critical know that she was a sea- returned from World War II who he was, and that he had and money to complete the Loretta Devine is also star- in American history. Admit- soned activist before she to the segregated South been working with Rosa film, director Aric Avelino ring in the film as Jo Ann ting that she was taken refused to give up her seat in where White brutality was at Parks as the president of the carried out the vision in an Robinson, the teacher and aback by the “enormity of 1955. All of these things just an all-time high and Black NAACP Montgomery “authentic, detailed way.” activist who was integral in the shoes” she would have made it huge,” Golding families feared for their Chapter in Alabama, that he “The choice of shots, the increasing voter registration, to walk in, Golding says it added. lives daily. had been working actively choice of composition of spreading the word about was quite the honor to play Golding also shared that “Now everybody loves for like 13 years trying to shots, the economically pure the boycott and organizing Parks. “Behind the Movement”, the NAACP, but it was dan- find the right person-to- shots, we got a lot of detail, transportation for civil rights “I kind of entered it with directed by Aric Avelino, gerous to be a part of this person that he thought could a lot of spirit and a lot of protestors. Roger Guenveur reverence because I know will allow viewers to under- organization back then,” carry out the boycott,” vision,” Washington stated. Smith is also starring the how much she means to so stand just how serious the Golding declared. “Rosa Washington stated. “I feel like this is probably film as Raymond Parks, The “Grey’s Anatomy” my best work to date.” Rosa’s husband of 45 years actor also touched on Parks’ Washington also credit- who helped to support his work alongside Dr. Martin ed Jaclyn S. Banner for wife in her fight for equality Luther King Jr. and the spearheading the costume and freedom. number of other significant design and screenwriter “Behind the Movement” civil rights leaders high- Katrina O’Gilvie for bring- premieres on TV One on lighted in the film. “Rosa ing “enlightenment to hid- February 11, 2018 at 7/6C. The History of Black Television A look at television’s most groundbreaking sitcoms and series during the 1950s to present day.

BY KIMBERLEE BUCK I Spy (1965-1968) Staff Writer Who remembers the AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC’S show “I Spy” starring The Civil Rights Move- Robert Culp and Bill ment was a fight for Blacks Cosby? The 1960’s televi- to gain equal rights under sion series was about a pair federal law. However, the of intelligence agents posing movement was more than a as a tennis pro and his coach platform for social justice; it going on secret missions also broke barriers for around the world. Although Blacks in the entertainment “I Spy” was a significant and television industry. breakdown of Black stereo- Although slavery had been AP PHOTO types it created an invisible abolished, discrimination Tim Moore, top, playing standard for Black actors on 
 and racism still existed espe- the roguish but likeable primetime TV; Blacks are cially in mainstream televi- Kingfish, Spencer Williams, acceptable as long as they sion. Blacks continued to lower left, as the gullible are partnered with white co- portray servant roles in and romantically-involved stars. Andy, and Alvin Childress mainstream movies and per- Roots (1977) as the homey, logic-minded During the 1970s, view- form racist caricatures. This Amos. week the Los Angeles Sen- ers began to see an increase Saturday & Sunday, tinel celebrates Black Histo- 13. Once the NAACP in the number of roles for ry month and Black culture caught wind of ratings, the Black actors. Additionally, February 24-25 by taking a look back at the association initiated a boy- Black middle class and 9:00AM - 5:00PM evolution of African Ameri- cott of its sponsor Blatz political influence began to can television and sitcoms. Beer. In April Blatz Beer grow. In 1977, the seven part Amos ‘n’ Andy withdrew its sponsorship. mini-series “Roots” became (1951-1953) OIN the Aquarium of the Pacific as we host our sixteenth annual African-American In 1951, the comedy JFestival, celebrating the richness and diversity of African-American and African cultures. show, “Amos ‘n’ Andy,” hit the screens. The show was The weekend will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, and more. Featured are hip hop centered on The Kingfish’s and breakdancers, Mardi Gras second line dancers, live jazz, interactive drum circles, West get rich schemes which usu- African dance, cultural storytelling, a community award ceremony, and more. ally involved tricking his brothers. Many viewers found that the show ignored . . 562 590 3100 100 AQUARIUM WAY, LONG BEACH, CA 90802 real-life problems Blacks AQUARIUMOFPACIFIC.ORG faced, portrayed an inaccu-  COURTESY OF TIME MAGAZINE rate idea of the Black middle LeVar Burton as Kunta Kinte in a scene from 1977's G-FEST class, and perpetuated “Roots”. demeaning stereotypes. On REGULAR the other hand, some argued However, CBS, continued the first major TV drama to $ Off that the show provided jobs the syndication of the series feature a primarily Black ADULT ADMISSION for Black actors and “nor- more than four times. In cast, and tackle the issue of 10 malized Black life.” fact, the show remained in racism and slavery in prime- Present this coupon at the Aquarium ticket window and receive $10 off Adult Admission. Limit (4) discounts per coupon. Not applicable with Shortly after the show syndication for 13 years time television. “Roots” was online tickets or any other offer. Not valid at off-site sales locations. Distribution of this coupon on Aquarium grounds is prohibited. No cash aired, Nielsen ratings ranked after it was withdrawn from value. May not be sold. Valid February 24-25, 2018 only. {See BLACK TELEVISION “Amos ‘n’ Andy” number the network schedule. on C-3} THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 www.lasentinel.net C-2 The Harlem Globetrotters Showcases Black Girl Magic BY AMANDA SCURLOCK at South Carolina. Sports Writer Fatima “TNT” Lister is a current member of the The Harlem Globetrot- Harlem Globetrotters, ters have been known starting her career in for breaking 2011. She played records and basketball with breaking former Pres- social barri- ident ers for Barack decades. Not Obama dur- only have they ing the 2012 encouraged racial unity, White House they have used the art of Easter Egg Roll. In basketball to promote 2006, Lister helped Tem- women’s empowerment. ple earn an Atlantic-10 Signing pro basketball tournament title. player Lynnette Woodard Ariel “Mighty” in 1985 was a historical Mitchell has recently moment in the team’s become an inaugural mem- history. Woodard ber of the Dillard Universi- became the first ty Sports Hall of Fame, woman to sign with a averaging 13.6 points and men’s professional 3.5 rebounds per game. She basketball team. spent a year with the Glo- Since that monumental COURTESY OF THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS betrotters after signing in Briana “Hoops” Green 2012. day, 15 other women’s bas- COURTESY OF THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS ketball players have joined Tammy “T-Time” Joyce “Sweet J” Ekworomadu the Harlem Globetrotters, in scoring average with Brawner earned an MBA enforcing girl power from 26.7 points per game since from the Dominican Uni- her time at Philadelphia George once scored 48 and Saturday February 24 country-to-country. the association started col- versity of California, play- University. She was also points in a game for Iowa at 1:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. lecting team statistics in ing for the Penguins and co-MVP and Defensive Western Community Col- 1981. As of 2017, Hodge Player of the Year for the lege and scored 1,183 still ranks first in field goals Central Atlantic Collegiate points during her time at the University of New Conference. Young joined there. George is a member Orleans. She was a Globe- the Globetrotters in 2016. of the Globetrotters rookie trotter from 1987-1993. Briana “Hoops” Green class. LaQuency “Candy” helped Lexington Catholic People of the South- Lucas attended UNC- High School earn two state Land will get an opportuni- Charlotte and played for championship titles. At the ty to see Torch George and the Globetrotters from University of Texas-El the Harlem Globetrotters at 1988-1989. Paso she is ranked third in the Staples Center on Sun- Ella Williams scored a all-time wins. Green signed day, February 25 at 2:00 total of 1,686 points for with the Globetrotters in P.M. and at the Honda Cen- South Alabama, ranking 2016. ter in Anaheim on Sunday COURTESY OF THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS her third on the all-time Cherelle “Torch” February 18 at 2:00 P.M. Cherelle “Turbo” George COURTESY OF THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS scoring list for the universi- Lynette Woodard ty. Williams was with the Harlem Globetrotters from Lynette Woodard would 1989-1990. Student Athlete of the Week: be on the Harlem Globe- Bridget Turner became trotters until 1987. Prior to the 1989 Big-8 Player of COURTESY OF THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS her Globetrotters debut, the Year, helping the Col- Fatima “TNT” Lister Leonard Payne Woodard attended the Uni- orado women’s basketball versity of Kansas. She team reach the NCAA tour- the Cal State Northridge BY AMANDA SCURLOCK aided the women’s basket- nament for the first time in Matadors. She was an Sports Writer ball team to three Big-8 1988. Turner took her tal- assistant coach of Skyline championships. Woodard ents to the Globetrotters in High School in her native This student athlete earned a spot on Team USA 1989, staying for one year. town of Oakland and knows how to stop the run. women’s basketball team Jollette Law began her played for the Globetrotters His highlight footage con- from 2012-2015 sists of him detecting the Joyce “Sweet J” ball carrier and clobbering Ekworomadu became the them in dramatic fashion. first Nigerian to play for St. Pius-St. Matthias senior the Globetrotters in 2013. defensive end Leonard She has played for the Payne is bound to be a Nigerian national team for Bulldog after recently com- the 23rd annual Afrobasket mitting to Fresno State. for women tournament. “It’s fun because you Ekworomadu is the fifth get to make the tackles player in Texas State Uni- [and] the crowd goes wild,” versity history to score he said about the benefits 1500 points and 600 of being a defender. “It just rebounds. gives me some kind of feel- Crissa “Ace” Jackson ing, I was just made for led the Point Loma this.” Nazarene University Payne mentioned how

PHOTO BY BRETT MEISTER women’s basketball team the coaching staff and the COURTESY PHOTO Crissa “Ace” Jackson with 15.4 points, 4.3 Fresno State team made St. Pius-St. Matthias senior defensive end Leonard Payne assists, and 1.4 three point- him feel comfortable when has a 3.3 GPA and made 79 tackles this past season. and won gold in the 1984 coaching career briefly ers per game. She also he visited the school. Olympics. after her stint with the Glo- reached the Deans list and “Right when I got there, “We dissected a cow play how I play,” he said. Jackie White joined betrotters from 1991-1993. earned an All-Academic I fell right in with the play- eye,” he said about a previ- Payne mentioned how Woodard in 1986 with a She was a head coach at selection. Jackon joined the ers and the coaches,” Payne ous science class he took. “It his family has been a major phenomenal college career Illinois and associate head Globetrotters in 2015. said. “I can tell they really was my 10th grade year.” support system throughout as her resume. White coach at Rutgers. Law is Bria “Swish” Young need me and wanted me to Payne began playing high school. He looks up to helped Cal Poly Pomona to currently an assistant coach earned 1,067 points during have that spot.” football at six-years-old. his father, grandfather, and a national championship Payne brandishes a 3.3 He played varsity for the other male relatives as role and became the 1983 Divi- GPA. He sets a schedule for Bishop Mora Salesian models. Seeing them work sion II Player of the Year. himselftofinishassign- Mustangs and transferred hard taught him valuable Joyce Walker played ments after coming home to St. Pius-St. Matthias for lessons. His goals and with the Globetrotters from from practice. his senior year. ambition also keep Payne 1987-1988. The LSU “I set a time to—like an During the 17-18 sea- committed to the sport of standout played overseas hour or two—for home- son, Payne averaged 8.8 football. for five years before play- work, try to get it all done,” tackles pregame, collecting “What motivated me ing for the Globetrotters. Payne said. “But that was 79 tackles, 57 of them even more was that there’s She was inducted into the the main priority when I being solo. He also made a chance for me to make it National High School Hall got home was my home- 8.0 sacks, resulting in 24 to the NFL and help my of Fame and aided Garfield work.” yards lost during his senior family out,” Payne said. High school in Seattle, WA English and History year. We are looking for ath- to a State Championship. classes help Payne with “All week, we prepare letic intellectuals and Sandra Hodge is rank- football. He mentioned and watch film so on the humanitarians. Nominate ed second in Division I PHOTO BY MIKE CENTIOLI how science is his favorite night of, I go out there, ana- one today by emailing NCAA women’s basketball Bria “Swish” Young class. lyze their movement and [email protected]. C-3 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 New Age, Millennial Diverse Web-Series ‘Adulting’ Notes, quotes, and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. Official Selection of Indie Night Film Festival

BY BRAD PYE,JR. USC’s Athletic Director ble was 68. on February 17, 2018 Sports Editor Emeritus Lynn Swan. The Trojans John Wall, star for the Washington Wizards will be In my book Blake Grif- fin isn’t being celebrated

AP PHOTO will shell out $69 million for the naming rights. That’s not too tacky. And the beat continues! AP PHOTO Tom Brady didn’t go missed for eight weeks or more. Wall is one of the top players in the NBA. Wall will be sidelined for a month or more. The University of Okla- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE woman who is faced with nized photographer and homa’s super star freshman navigating real “adult” creative consultant. This is Trae Young leads the Up-and-coming new decisions as her post colle- her first debut as a writer web series, “Adulting,” has giate plans are slightly and producer. The series AP PHOTO nation. “To everyone who been chosen as an official interrupted. Supporting features music by soul selection to be screened at cast includes Diana Lu singer Emi Secrest (“The AP PHOTO into Super Bowl LII as a protests police brutality and loved player! And he did not systemic racism, we kneel Indie Night Film Festival at (“Brooklyn 99”) and Mori- Real”, “Claws”), R&B by me as a superstar. The end the game as a man of with you.” the historic TCL Chinese ah Johnson (“Baldwin Soul artist Redio, Soul Duo Detroit Pistons are treating love. But, today he is one of Question? Will QB Theatre in Hollywood. The Hills”). The project was Soul Revival and other him like a long lost son. the best quarterbacks to ever Colin Kaepernick be re- web series, which made its shot and directed by dynamic artists. Philanthro- He’s being treated as to play the game. debut on YouTube on Sep- Jaszmin Kuhner (“Basket- pist, coach, author and something else in my book. QB Tom Brady on win- tember 28, 2017, can be ball Wives”, “America’s community leader Wendy Nevertheless, there are ning his third League MVP seen on the big screen on Got Talent”). Gladney is Executive Pro- some injuries in his nine- award: “I accept this not as Saturday, February 17, “We wanted to create ducer. year career. Blake has aver- an individual award, but to 2018. The red carpet begins something that millennials Indie Night is support- aged more than 20-plus me it’s a team award.” at 2:30pm with show times can relate to and identify ed by individuals like points in his play. Today the Eagles are not starting at 3:00pm. with, bringing real life deci- Emmy-Award winning QB Fran Tarkenton just a football team: “Call The festival will show- sions and scenarios into play casting director, Robbi them champions.” case a compilation of the and giving it a comedic, Reed, and director/produc- The Minnesota Vikings first season. The full 8- honest twist.” – Sabra er John Singleton to name a Teddy Bridgewater is one episodes of Season 1 can be Marie, Writer & Creator few. With a growing pres- of three QBs to join the free seen on the official “Adult- “Adulting” writer & ence on the movie scene, agency ranks. The Buffalo ing” YouTube Channel. creator Sabra Marie, is a Indie Night Film Festival is Shot in Los Angeles, the graduate of Spelman Col- one of the go-to events in Bills’ Tyrod Taylor posted a AP PHOTO 9—7 mark in 2017 and series stars Christina Ford lege, a member of Hollywood for filmmakers helped the Bills make it to leased from exile in 2018? I as a young millennial SAG/AFTRA and a recog- and lovers alike. the playoffs. pray and I hope so! And that should be Kaepernick has a ster- {Continued BLACK TELEVISION from C-1} sion series was one of the first enough for any real football ling record. He was stellar of its kind to have a primarily fan in the world, that’s plen- in 2015 and 2016. Kaeper- also one of the first of its The Jeffersons & Sanford Black cast. The show proved ty for me. After all, Tom nick owns a 4-2 playoff kind to capture racial and Son (1970s) to naysayers that you can Brady is the oldest (40) to record. Come on some- oppressions, lynching, and The “Jeffersons” (1975- have an all-Black cast and play QB in the NFL and body, give the man a break. much more in a historical 1985) is known as one of the become successful without may have earned six Super A helping hand! setting. The series was top sitcoms of all time. The leaning on the shoulders of Bowl rings by the time you Look for the Seattle shownin85percentof show depicted a Black family White actors to bring in the read this! Seahawks’ Russell Wilson homes in the U.S. and is still living the “American ratings. The comedy show Dream.” The show focused highlighted Black culture, COURTESY PHOTO Clemson’s freshman to have the most successful used today in classrooms Elijah Thomas was scoring year of his standout NFL around the world to jump- on characters George and history and touched on con- played in three Super more points in college bas- career. RW has one Super start the conversation on Louise Jefferson who stum- temporary social issues. Bowls he was winless. ketball than anyone else Bowl ring and he could Black history and slavery. bled upon a large sum of A Different World Tarketon says :“ I hate with a 44-point average. match this number in 2018. Soul Train (1971-2006) money. The couple, along (1987-1993) it for my fans most of all.” Outfielder Oscar Gam- And the beat continues! “Soul Train” dubbed with their son Lionel, move “The Cosby Show” is The L.A. Memorial ble did it well for 17-years Brad Pye, Jr, can be America’s favorite dance from Queens to a deluxe, lux- known for playing a promi- Coliseum will have a new for the Chicago Cubs. He reached at switcheel@ show was the longest run- ury apartment in Manhattan. nent role in the Black histo- name in 2019 according to died on Jan. 31, 2018. Gam- aol.com ning and groundbreaking “Sanford and Son” ry of television however, the

COURTESY OF HBCU BUZZ The cast from “A Different World” show’s spinoff, “A Different World,” was known as a game changer. The show, “A Different World,” was about a group of students at a his- COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC torically Black university Youth show off their dance moves on America’s favorite and their day-to-day chal- dance show “Soul Train”. lenges with surviving col- show of all time. The music- (1972-1977) is a U.S. ver- lege. In the series, viewers dance show, which ran for sion of the British show, see the “Cosby Show” char- 35 years, featured perform- “Steptoe and Son.” The acter Denise Huxtable and ances from R&B, soul, pop comedy show is widely her peers discuss serious and hip hop artists; as well known for being a model of social issues, romance, and as funk, jazz, disco and a successful African-Ameri- friendship amongst many gospel artists. The show’s can sitcom, and is about the other relatable topics. host, Don Cornelius, who misadventures of a “cantan- The evolution of Black started his career as a beat kerous junk dealer” and his actors in the entertainment cop turned DJ, wanted to frustrated son. and television industry was create a show that would The Cosby Show quite the sight to see. In fact, have Black teens dancing to (1984-1992) the list of Black ground- the latest hits by Black musi- Bill Cosby hit television breaking shows is endless. cians. His inspiration came screens in the early 1960s and Actors of color went from after the Civil Rights Move- has since become a trailblaz- playing stereotypical Black- ment. Cornelius believed er in the entertainment indus- face characters and portray- there was a need for “Black try. In 1984, Cosby alongside ing servants to reintroducing joy” on television and thus Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Black culture and history to “Soul Train” was created. Lebeauf, Lisa Bonet, Mal- the world. Although there is Cornelius’ push for the show colm-Jamal Warner, Tem- room for improvement and to air on networks was a pestt Bledsoe, and Keshia continued change in Holly- struggle. In fact, he received Knight Pulliam starred in the wood, we must stop to much rejection. Critics “Cosby Show.” The televi- applaud all of the Black claimed the show would be men, women, and networks “hard to sell to affiliates in who played a role in the the South.” Although Cor- change that we see in mod- nelius agreed to syndicate ern television shows like the show, stations around the “Martin,” “Everybody Hates country either didn’t air it or Chris,” “Black-ish,” “Being “buried the episodes” in Mary Jane,” “Empire,” late-night time slots. Despite COURTESY OF BIO.COM “Insecure,” all of the Tyler many setbacks “Soul Train” The Cast of the “Cosby Perry and Oprah Winfrey became a hit! Show” series and many more. D-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett After conducting self- ple together, He’s bring- journey. In fact, it lasts a Religion Editor examination, he charted ing them together because lifetime,” said Roberts. a new course for his life He has a plan for them The book concludes with If insecurities, regrets that drew on God’s power that’s bigger than them. I a wholeness test that helps and unhealthy habits are to keep climbing towards think the individuals need readers to evaluate their hindering your well-be- wholeness. The steps he to at least have some idea progress. ing, take a few tips from took, which can work for of what they’re placed on “I think we are a work Pastor Touré Roberts to anyone facing brokenness, this earth for so they don’t in progress, however I learn how to conquer are outlined in the book’s commit themselves for do think we can reach those negative obstacles. three sections. life to something that they plateaus in certain areas In his new book, In part 1, entitled would one day discover where brokenness no lon- “Wholeness,” Roberts of- “Things We Tell Our- would actually hinder their ger has dominion and the fers a step-by-step guide selves That Keep Us From purpose,” said Roberts. best version of ourselves to cultivating a rich inner Wholeness,” Roberts dis- “God created each of is at work. We’re going to life, which is key, he be- cusses how denial, anger us to be whole individu- be a work in progress until lieves, to realizing exter- and pride can delude peo- als. Relationships with the we see God face-to-face.” nal success and the best ple into thinking that they most potential are those “Wholeness” is avail- that God has for His chil- are already living their life with two whole people.” able on Amazon.com, dren. Bishop T.D. Jakes, to its fullest. However, em- The third part, named BarnesandNoble.com and Roberts’ father-in-law, bracing those qualities can “The Journey Continues,” youarewhole.com, which wrote the book’s forward. prevent healing from tak- advises readers “that the also include a free whole- “I wrote ‘Whole- ing place. pursuit of wholeness is a ness test and score. ness’ because I wanted “The barrier is to as- to help people learn how sume that there’s no room to identify and ultimately for growth, to assume that overcome these invisible there’s not invisible things boundaries and barriers keeping you from your po- keep us from our poten- tential,” he said. tial. Wholeness is the Part 2, called “The state of being complete Truth Shall Set You Free,” COURTESY PHOTO and the process is like a “Wholeness” outlines how to conquer invisible barriers focuses on relationships perpetual heart, mind and and boundaries in your life. and includes the five- quali soul makeover, with a ties Roberts believes cou- better you emerging with The book is filled with encounters, he discovered ples must possess before every cycle of growth,” knowledge gained from that not only was he in getting married. The quali- explained Roberts, who Roberts’ personal experi- need of wholeness, but also ties are chemistry beyond is the founder and pastor ences as a youth and young many in his congregation physical attraction, con- of The Potter’s House at adult along with his obser- who appeared to have it all nection, wholeness, divine One LA and lead pastor vances and interactions as together were actually tor- confirmation and a sense of COURTESY PHOTO Pastor Toure Roberts and Lady Sarah Jakes Roberts of The Potter’s House of a pastor for more than 15 mented by self-doubt, fear purpose. Denver. years. During these many and other internal issues. “If God brings two peo- of The Potter’s House at One LA in Los Angeles.

sentinel news serviCe keynote speaker. following the 42-year - tenwas the spiritual leader of Tate, age 24, was elect- ure and official retirementFirst Thessalonians Baptist Mount Moriah Baptist ed as senior pastor of Mount of the Rev. Dr. Melvin V. Church in Memphis, TN. Church of Los Angeles Moriah in August 2017 Wade, Sr. Previously, Tate {See Mt. Moriah D-2} will install the Rev. John- teris Tate as senior pastor on Sunday, February 11, in the edifice located at 4269 South Figueroa St., in Los Angeles. The featured speakers for the 9:15 a.m. service will be the Rev. Dr. Wil- COURTESY PHOTO PBS.TWIMG.COM lie Jamison, Jr. of Greater First Lady Crystal and Bishop Rudolph Gethsemane Missionary Pastor Johnteris Tate McKissick, Jr. Baptist Church in Mem- phis, Tennessee and the Rev. Dr. Roney Strong, Sr., pastor of the New Indepen- dence Missionary Baptist Church in Coldwater, Mis- sissippi. The installation week will begin with a one- night Installation Revival on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7 p.m. Bishop Ru- dolph McKissick, Jr., se- COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO nior pastor of Bethel Bap- Rev. Dr. Willie Jamison, Jr. Rev. Dr. Roney Strong, Sr. tist Church of Jacksonville, an Installation Fellowship in Los Angeles. The Rev. Florida, will preach. Luncheon will be held at Dr. R. A. Williams, senior On Saturday, Febru- the Proud Bird Event Cen- pastor of McCoy Memorial ary 10, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.,ter, 11022 Aviation Blvd., Baptist Church, will be the

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Thomas A. Dorsey, widely consid- publishing company. Dorsey would go ered as “The Father of Black Gospel Mu- on to co-found the National Convention sic,” was born in Villa Rica, Georgia in of Gospel Choirs and Choruses. 1899. From 1932 until the late 1970s, he Initially a popular blues pianist, he served as music director of Pilgrim Bap- committed his work to God following the tist Church in Chicago. Included among death of his wife and infant son in 1932. Dorsey’s more than 400 compositions are During his mourning, he composed “Pre- the gospel standards “Peace in the Val- cious Lord, Take My Hand.” ley,” and “Highway to Heaven.” In 1932, he established Dorsey House Dorsey died in 1993 in Chicago, Il- of Music, the first Black gospel music linois. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 RELIGION LASENTINEL.NET D-2

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett encourage others, especial- James T. Butts played a Religion Editor ly young children, not [to huge role in me becoming be] deterred from their path president,” explained Ap- At the young age of to academic success, which paricio, who plans to be- sentinel news serviCe seven, Joshua Apparicio is one of my prime goals,” come a civil rights attorney. was winning several local said Apparicio, who was “My job as president Bishop Frank and competitions for his orato- recently inducted into the involves encouraging, in- Lady Sandra Stewart of ry talents. Now at the age National Junior Honor So- vigorating and inspiring Zoe Christian Fellowship of 12, he continues to gar- ciety. students that have been of Los Angeles will host a ner attention and awards He also uses his gift of deterred from the road to visit to the sacred sites lo- for his public speaking encouragement in his role success. cated in Israel and Egypt. skills. as president of the Stu- “If they stay on the The 12-day tour takes Apparicio, who at- COURTESY PHOTO dent State Representative road to success, they can place Nov. 5 through Nov. Joshua Apparicio and tends Morningside Church Program. The national achieve anything they set 17, 2018, and the public Inglewood Mayor James T. of Christ in Inglewood, nonprofit focuses - on their pre mind to,” he noted. is welcome to participate. Butts at the MLK Service. COURTESY PHOTO dazzled the audience at last venting bullying and em- Apparicio’s mother, “Israel is a place that First Lady Sandra and month’s Dr. Martin Luther izing the Dream.” powering youth through Shirmin, added, “I’m very every believer should Bishop Frank Stewart King Jr. Worship Service The confident, yet hope and resiliency train- proud of Joshua and also go at least once in a life- at Faithful Central Bible humble, 8th grade student, ing. I became involved in inspired by Joshua. I know time. We will visit the pyramids and the Cairo Church. During the event, said he aims for his mes- the Student State Repre- he is a true blessing from walls of old Jerusalem, Museum,” he said. To he received repeated ap- sage to inspire other youth. sentative Program because God. He wants to be that the street Jesus was taken join the tour, a $400.00 plause for his speech, “We “What I plan to do with my I was bullied for six years beacon of light for his gen- to the cross, and the Jor- deposit must be received Are Better Together: Real- public speaking skills is and Inglewood Mayor eration.” dan River, where I usually by February 28. If space baptize believers,” said is available after that Stewart, who will mark date, additional reserva- his eighth tour to Israel. tions will be accepted. “In Egypt, we will For information, call visit the Nile River, the staFF report of Los Angeles African (323) 931-1477, ext. 3. American Heritage Month Mayor Eric Garcetti Worship Service hosted by Mt. Moriah Figueroa Street corridor for will head at a contingent of First AME Church, 2270 more than 60 years,” said {Continued from D-3} elected officials at the City S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Quaford Coleman, church Angeles. The Rev. J. Ed- Actively involved in spokesperson. gar Boyd is the host pastor. denominational work, Tate “Many outstanding and The service, set for is recognized as one of the distinguished Pastors from Sunday, February 11, at 10 youngest evangelist that is around the nation, denomi- a.m., will feature Bishop sought after around the na- national, political leaders Clement W. Fugh, presid- tion. He is married to the and special guests, will ing prelate of the Fifth former Crystal Smith of participate in the formal Episcopal District of the COURTESY PHOTO FAME Pastor J. Edgar Boyd Tuscaloosa, Alabama. service on Sunday, Febru- AME Church, as the guest “This will be an his- ary 11, at 5 p.m. A warm preacher. Also, gospel art- that the Honorable Freder- Another highlight of toric event in the life of welcome is extended to the ist Tramaine Hawkins will ick M. Roberts, California’s the service is the unveil- Mount Moriah. Rev. Tate church community and the perform and members of first African American leg - ing of the U.S. Postal will be the third senior pas- community at-large to at- the California Legislative islator who served 16 years Service’s Black Heritage tor in the church’s 72-year tend all of the Installation Black Caucus will honored. in the State Assembly, stamp honoring legend- history. Mount Moriah Celebration activities,” he According to Michael was a member and an of- ary performer and civil Baptist Church was orga- added. Ellison-Lewis, FAME ficer of First AME Church rights activist Lena Horne. nized by the late Dr. Earl For information, call spokesperson, “This ser- and he also authored the To learn more, call A. Pleasant in 1946; and the Mount Moriah church vice is bolstered by the fact bill to establish UCLA.” FAME at (323) 735-1251.has been an anchor on the office at (323) 846-1950.

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Mrs. Viola Keith-Baker, mother, educator, business owner, and fami- ly matriarch, was called to her eternal rest on the morning of January 26, 2018, in her home in Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Baker was the mother of renowned Hollywood Stuntwoman and community advo- cate La Faye Baker. Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Erwin Baker, her parents, Mr. Murphy and Luella Keith Sr., two sisters: Lee Anner Smith and Luella Oates, as well as six brothers; Murphy Jr., Augustus, Ulysses Sr., Roosevelt, Johnny and Lawrence Keith. Born November 19, 1923, to the late Murphy and Luella Keith Sr. in the Delta of Mississippi, a small farming town of Eudora, Arkansas, just east of Greenville. She attended and graduated from East High School in Eudora. From there, went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary edu- cation from a Historically Black University, Arkansas AM&N College in Pine Bluff, and later received a Master of Education degree from Pepperdine Universi- ty in Los Angeles. While attending AM&N College she courted and married Bill Baker in 1953. After a brief stint teaching in Lake Village, Arkansas the couple moved to Los Angeles. From this union, their daughter Connie LaFaye, was born and several years later they welcomed and raised their second daughter Yolan- da Michelle Gladney. Mrs. Baker, taking on the dual roles of now raising and nurturing a family, was a modern-day woman – balancing all efforts, co-managing multiple businesses and rental properties with her beloved husband, all while she continued her professional teaching career with the Los Angeles Unified School District. She retired after 33 years of service. Most of her teaching was at Hyde Park and 102nd Street Elementary school in South Central Los Angeles, where she was a devoted and loving educator and nurturer. Many of her students referred to her as “Mama Baker.” Viola accepted Christ early in life and after moving to Los Angeles, she united with Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church and served on their Higher Educa- tion, Progressive, Pastor Aide, Anniversary committees and was highly active in Bible Study. Viola was a faithful member for over 52 years and attended service regularly. Even as her health declined, she was a loyal servant, missing very few Sundays with the assistance of her loving niece, Bonnie. Viola become a member of the Order of Eastern Star, St. Anthony Grand Lodge AF & AM of California, Inc., Sarah Chapter in 1979 and became a Grand Matron in 1985. “Like the sands through the hourglass, so were the days of her life.” All who knew Mrs. Viola, knew amongst her dedicated work for her community, that she loved supporting and nurturing all things that developed the strength and indepen- dence of young women. When daughter, LaFaye launched the Diamond in the Raw Foundation, her mother was her most formidable supporter and benefactor. In many ways, Mrs. Baker was the original Diamond in the RAW. She was the inspiration of all things being possible – “no matter your means, where you come from or your circumstance, with discipline, tenacity and commitment, you can become anything you want to be.” As a precocious child, she nicknamed herself “Shorty”, a name which followed her throughout life to her hometown friends. Viola was affectionately known as “Auntee” by nieces and nephews from Arkansas and Mama Jean by her nieces and nephews from Los Angeles. As the sand fades, the footprint of Shorty’s life will forever be remembered and cherished by all of those she leaves behind; daughters, Connie Lafaye Baker (partner Steve), Los Angeles, CA, and Michelle Gladney, Pomona, CA; one grandson Markise Gladney, sister, Joe Vernon (Lorenzo) Anderson, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and a host of nieces and nephews, the beloved, Wynn and Perry families and many other relatives and friends.

Saturday February 10, 2018 Faithful Central Bible Church (Living Room) 11:00 am 400 W. Florence Ave  Inglewood, Ca. 90301 E-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Be There for the Moments That Matter

By The honoraBle Cheryl bilitation appointments. benefits are increasing to days, but all year-round. PFL visit www.califor- Brown The good news is that, if up to 70 percent of weekly To learn more about niapaidfamilyleave.com. Commissioner on the Cali- you do have to take a few income for some Califor- fornia Commission on Ag- weeks off from work to nians. California was the ing and Former Assembly- get Grandma settled in afirst state in the nation to woman, 47th District care facility or get Dadacknowledge the impor- nursed back to full health,tance of being there for During the holidays, fami- you might get some of family during these impor- lies fly and drive to gather your pay while on leave.tant life moments by enact- around the dinner table. Through California’s Paid ing a PFL program. Now, We reflect on, laugh aboutFamily Leave (PFL) pro- our state will also lead and grieve over memoriesgram, eligible workers can the nation with the high- of years and those who get up to six weeks of paidest wage replacement rate, have passed. Not only isbenefits to care for- a seri further reducing the finan- it an important time toously ill or injured family cial strain that these tough catch up with relatives, butmember (including spous- times can have on families. also to make sure they’re es, registered domestic Importantly, these are ben- well and taken care of. partners, siblings, children, efits that workers have- al It’s also during the holi- grandchildren, parents, ready paid for – PFL is NOT days when it’s often most parents-in-laws and grand- a government assistance clear that Grandma’s health parents). This time off from program. Thanks to pay- is faltering and that she work can be taken all at check deductions for the needs someone to help heronce or taken as needed State Disability Insurance transition into a care facil- over the course of a year, program (noted as “CAS- ity. Or we realize that Dad meaning you can be there DI” on paystubs), you have doesn’t have anybody to for your family members been putting away money take care of him when he over an extended period for these life moments gets his hip replaced next of time or intermittently, without noticing it. So, if month, meaning no one to depending on the kind ofyou take time off without help him shop for grocer- care and support they need.applying for PFL, you’re ies or get him to his reha- Starting in January, paid potentially walking away from money that you’ve already saved for exact- ly this kind of situation. In total, some 18.1 million Californians are covered by PFL benefits – and you may be one of them. So, when you sit down for a holiday meal with those you’re closest to, be thankful not only for the memories you’ve shared with them and for the positive impact they have had in your life over the years, but also for the impact that you can have on their lives when they need you the most. During these life moments that matter most, it’s all the more important for fami- lies to care for each other, to have each other’s backs, to spend time together – even if it requires hitting pause on our work respon- sibilities for a short time. Of course, there are neigh- bors who will drop by a meal or two. Pastors who will call and pray. Friends who will help with a ride every now and again. These are all things for which we are grateful, not only during the holi- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET E-3

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