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VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO. 33, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years Years, The Voice The Voiceof Our of CommunityOur Community Speaking Speaking for forItself Itself.” THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019

Byron Michael Purcell and Rodney S. Diggs intend to continue the legacy of the firm in representing the community and bringing justice.

By Brian W. Carter Contributing Writer

Welcome Ivie, Mc- Neill, Wyatt, Purcell & Diggs—the prestigious and Black-owned law firm in Los Angeles has added two exemplary lawyers to its title. IMW partners, Byron Michael Purcell and Rodney S. Diggs both come with a wealth of le- gal experience between the two of them and prov- en records at the firm. Se- nior partners, Rickey Ivie and Keith Wyatt shared a statement about adding their names to the firm. “Byron and Rodney have been major contribu- (From left) IMW attorneys Byron Michael Purcell and tors to the success and Rodney S Diggs. COURTESY growth of our firm for a (From left) Motown legends Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / SENTINEL long time. The change of dous attorneys, and we are is committed to service, the firm name is in recog- proud and blessed to work I love the commitment to By imani SumBi Harmony Gold Theater in ford, and of course, mem- nition of their past, pres- with them.”- Rickey Ivie & service—not only to its cli- Contributing Writer Los Angeles. Unforgettable bers of the Gordy family. ent, and future contribu- Keith Wyatt ents but the community as stars such as Mary Wilson Directed by British tions and leadership. We “It’s an honor in terms a whole.” Many of Motown’s of the Supremes, Thelma brothers Gabe and Benja- are confident and secure inof the names and the people “I have been a partner biggest icons were in at- Houston and former Van- min Turner, “Hitsville” trac- the knowledge and expec- that have come before me since 2016, but to be ele- tendance at the premiere dellas member, Betty Kelly, es the history of Motown tation that IMW will con- and to be a part of such a vated to named partner is a of Showtime’s latest docu- graced the red carpet along- Records from its founding tinue to flourish as they distinguished group—it’s feeling like no other,” said mentary, “Hitsville: the side legendary producer, in 1958 in Detroit up to its maintain and strengthen a privilege,” said Purcell. Diggs. “To have my name Making of Motown,” last William “Mickey” Steven- our tradition of excel- “The most appreciative cemented next to legal gi- Thursday, August 8 at the son, songwriter Janie Brad- {See HITSVILLE A-8} lence. They are tremen- thing is how much this firm{See IMW A-10}

By tanu Henry works as a community out- By e. meSiyaH mCGinniS California Black Media reach specialist for a local Staff Writer public health organization. When Coleen Sykes “It’s heartbreaking because Despite the rigors of Ray started an organization we’re good people. I’m leading businesses and cor- with her daughter in 2015 working and I’m college- porations while balancing to help homeless women, educated.” families and various ven- the Stockton, California Ray says she gets why tures, a group of influential resident had no idea that landlords refuse to rent their African American women she too, would be homeless properties to her family. and other executives gath- four years later. Some of them explain that ered at the LA84 Founda- Now, she, her husband they have been burnt many tion in the West Adams and two children live in an times by people who pay neighborhood of South Extended Stay America ho- them with vouchers. Other L.A., to celebrate business- tel in Stockton. The family property owners, she says, women Cynthia Guidry, pays a costly $610 hotel bill tell her that it is a hassle to and Stephanie Wiggins for every week as they struggle have to deal with the Sec- accepting CEO positions to find a place to live. tion 8 administration. at Long Beach Airport and “When you tell land- But, understanding the L.A. Metrolink. lords you have a Section 8 landlords’ reluctance – after The room was filled PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS voucher, its like saying a going great lengths to im- with a who’s who list of Front: Bob Gilbert, CDO Los Angeles World Airports, Kelli Bernard, CEO AECOM, dirty word,” says Ray, who Cynthia Guidry, Dir. Long Beach Airport, Stephanie Wiggins, CEO LA Metrolink, Jac- {See HOMELESS A-8} {See SISTERHOOD A-14} is African American and queline Dupont-Walker, LA Metro Board Member, Phil Washington, CEO LA Metro.

By Jennifer BiHm organization and its chief, Contributing Writer David Maggard. Marlo Rich- “Imagine working 20 ardson said she and other of- years with no disciplinary An African American ficers “who look like her,” action, successfully pro- police lieutenant with the are being constantly scru- moting about four times, Los Angeles World Airport tinized, investigated and and in those four promo- Police Department said she overlooked for well-earned tions there were other spe- is anxious about returning promotions. According to the cialized opportunities,” to work after a colleague suits -one also filed by Adon- said Richardson. and she filled discrimina- is Cutchlow - the plaintiffs “… And then, to have tion lawsuits against the are asking for: “All special new leadership come in damages, according to proof; … and basically, all of general damages for emo- your good work becomes tional distress and mental something different. anguish in a sum according You’re being scrutinized, to proof, for exemplary and being called a liar while punitive damages in a sum having done nothing appropriate to punish Defen- wrong … it’s been really dants and set an example for difficult. It’s been very others; for equitable relief; stressful.” for prejudgment interest at Richardson was fired the prevailing legal rate; for Adonis Cutchlow Marlo Richardson COURTESY PHOTO last year for what she and Attorney’s fees and costs as her attorney are calling permitted based on above for both plaintiffs, James long been systematically Richardson, who has “baseless and pre-textual causes of action; and such DeSimone, a culture of dis- maintaining an inconsistent always wanted to do police reasons.” However, the other and further relief as crimination and harassment and discriminatory double- work, she said, has suffered Board of Civil Services this Court may deem just and permeates the department, standard of discipline for high anxiety at the thought Commissioners decided www.lasentinel.net proper…” “and it starts from the top. African American person- of going to work these to honor an arbitrator’s According to the attorney Chief David Maggard has nel, he said.” days. {See LAWA A-10}

E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,AUGUST 15, 2019 HBCU in L.A. Premieres Student Film ‘Uchawi’ with Rep. Maxine Waters in Attendance BY IMANI SUMBI Contributing Writer

Last week marked the culmination of the 2019 HBCU in L.A. program, an 8-to-10-week summer experience during which HBCU students from across the country gain access to coveted opportu- nities in the entertainment industry through training and internships. As they pursue paid internship positions, they are housed in Los Angeles free of charge, ensuring that they PHOTO BY MAURY PHILLIPS Back Row (from left): Tobi Omodehinde (actress in film), Inger Tudor (actress in film/tal- are not barred from partici- ent); James Bland (Executive Producer of Film, Writer/Creator and star of “Giants”); J. pating due to low-income PHOTO BY JAIMIE MILNER August Richards (student film mentor). Front Row (from left) Troi Henderson (writer); status. HBCU in LA is the Congresswoman Maxine Waters speaks to HBCU in LA I’shanee Ford (actress in film); Congresswoman Maxine Waters; Kelsey Scott (student signature program of the students at the screening of “Uchawi.” acting coach), and Ayo Afolayan (actress in film). Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program screening was held at the doing,” Milner said. “We these past two months, are the Swahili word for screenwriter Troi Hender- (EICOP), a recruitment and headquarters of SAG- are truly creating a pipeline the validation of our “magic” or “witchcraft,” son, associate producer diversity program that AFTRA, one of the enter- for students to have access efforts,” Waters said. “You follows two sisters coping Jonathan Kee, and Stacy seeks to give students of all tainment industry’s largest into what I call Holly- are the metric that matters. with the loss of their moth- Milner. backgrounds the tools labor unions and the host of wood’s coveted inner cir- Your learning and your er. It is evident at the begin- Bland asked the student needed to succeed in the three 2019 HBCU in LA cle.” dedication confirm the ning that their mother’s cast and crew about their entertainment industry. interns. Milner was followed by value of these programs death has brought them various experiences and SAG-AFTRA's Chief Peo- and justifies their continua- together for the first time in challenges on set. Hender- ple Officer Tashia Mallette, tion, expansion and replica- a long while. One of the son talked about drawing who introduced herself as a tion in other industries. sisters finds among the creative inspiration from proud HBCU graduate and Your success will help you things her mother has left Black womanhood and her expressed her pride in the launch your careers. It will to her a beautiful necklace, struggle to cut the first partnership between SAG- also help launch the careers which turns out to have draft of her script down to AFTRA and the HBCU in of others who follow you.” magical abilities. When the a reasonable length, Joseph LA program. Finally, Mal- At the end of her sisters touch the necklace and Mason discussed their lette introduced the highly speech, Waters left the stu- at the same time, they can journey in bringing their anticipated guest speaker dents with one final piece view one another’s memo- vision to the screen, Ford Rep. Maxine Waters, who of advice. ries, which leads to a heart- and Afolayan reflected on applauded Stacy Milner for “I know you cannot tugging dialogue about all what was for both of them creating a pipeline to diver- help but be focused some- the times they failed to be the first experience acting sify Hollywood and offered what on what is going on in there for one another in on-camera, and Kee talked a few words of wisdom to our government and these their time apart. about the massive amounts the program participants. difficult times that we are After the film was over, of work it took to get all Waters told the students involved in,” she said. “But the audience was treated to the little elements in order that while they may not see I don’t want you to let that a short behind-the-scenes to make “Uchawi” possi- the value of their work as get in your way. I don’t video documenting the ble. PHOTO BY MAURY PHILLIPS From left: Stacy Milner (CEO and President of EICOP), Con- they are doing it, their suc- want you to be discour- making of “Uchawi,” Collectively, the pan- gresswoman Maxine Waters and Tashia Mallette (Chief cess in the HBCU in LA aged. I don’t want you to which can be found on elists shared memories of People Officer – SAG – AFTRA). program and beyond is cru- be diverted. Keep your eye YouTube. This was fol- frustrating challenges, dif- cial to the success of diver- on the prize. And remem- lowed by a 45-minute ficult learning moments The 30 students who Stacy Milner, the sity and inclusion programs ber, when anybody gets in panel discussion and Q&A and multiple late nights participated this year got to founder of EICOP, opened everywhere, including your way, just do what your with moderator and star of scrambling to get every- show off what they learned the event by welcoming the those Waters herself has auntie did. Reclaim your “Giants” James Bland, stu- thing together for the final on August 6, when they audience and expressing spearheaded as a congress- time!” dent film mentor J. August product. But they all agreed screened “Uchawi,” a short her excitement about the woman. The screening began Richards, actresses I’sha- that in the end, it was an film that they wrote, pro- program. “You, the HBCU stu- once Rep. Waters finished nee Ford and Ayo Afo- incredibly valuable experi- duced and directed with the “I couldn’t be more dents, who have been her speech. “Uchawi,” layan, co-directors Cole ence for which they would help of their mentors. The proud of what we are learning the trade during which takes its name from Mason and Mia Joseph, always be grateful. GENE HALE FOUNDATION DONATES $10,000 TO GLAAACC SCHOLARSHIP FUND SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE merce (GLAAACC). “We were very poor, Businessman and phi- and people helped us. I’ll lanthropist, Gene Hale grew never forget that. Some- up in a two-room house in times people just need a lit- Birmingham with his par- tle help.” ents and ten siblings and has At the 20th annual never forgotten his humble GLAAACC Education beginnings. Fund and Foundation “I had a lot of help grow- Scholarship Reception in ing up,” said Hale, founder June, Hale provided a little and president of G & C help to college-bound high

Equipment Corporation, a school seniors when he PHOTO CREDIT: ANDREAS BRANCH multimillion-dollar con- presented a check in the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) Education Fund scholarship recipients pose struction equipment leasing amount of $10,000 from with GLAAACC Chairman Gene Hale (center) whose foundation donated $10,000.00. L - R: Kory La Flora, Tierra Davis, and distribution company the Hale Foundation. Elijah Conorique, Malia Williams, Nolan Robinson Alaysia Virgil and Ruth Akingbemi. based in Gardena, Califor- Since its inception in nia. Hale is also chairman 2006, the Hale Foundation families, children and young Hale Foundation has donat- next generation and encour- les), Elijah Dobson (Florida and co-founder of the has donated tens of thou- adults. In addition to provid- ed to organizations that give aged the students to take A&M University), Kory La Greater Los Angeles African sands of dollars to provide a ing money for educational assistance to children affect- advantage of the opportuni- Flora (University of Cali- American Chamber of Com- helping hand to low-income scholarship donations, The ed by homelessness and ties provided by fornia, Los Angeles), Nolan malnutrition. Other benefi- GLAAACC and other Robinson (Morehouse Col- ciaries of The Hale Founda- African American execu- lege), Malia Williams (Cal- tion include: the United tives. He urged the students ifornia State University, Lanän Clark named Market Executive Negro College Fund, the to always strive to meet their Dominguez Hills), and Eli- L.A. Southwest College full potential. Established in jah Conorquie (California for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Education Foundation, 2013, LeadersUp has placed State University, Doming- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE nity through volunteerism, Inner City Arts, Parents of more than 5,000 young uez Hills). such as with the Veterans Watts, St. Jude Children’s adults in jobs with advance- Hale envisions the Bank of America has Legal Institute (VLI), as Hospital and L.A. Child ment potential with a 60 per- scholarships funded by his named 20-year finance well as helping to advance Guidance Clinic. cent retention rate. foundation to ultimately industry leader, Lanän career and financial suc- Hale’s donation provides “You may not always be benefit not only the students, Clark, as market executive cess as a mentor for scholarships for minority the smartest person in the but the entire community. for Merrill Lynch Wealth women and African Amer- students who exhibit entre- room, but you can be the ”I’m trying to make sure Management’s Orange ican colleagues. preneurial aspirations in hardest worker in the room,” that some of the kids that we County Inland Empire mar- “Lanän’s expansive addition to high academic said Wallace. give this money to under- ket, which includes offices background, outstanding achievement and significant This year, ten high stand that everyone needs a in Brea, Indian Wells, Lanan Clark reputation and optimism, community service contribu- school seniors received helping hand,” Hale said. Ontario, Riverside and Clark joined the Bank of along with a fervent sup- tions. Over the past two scholarships ranging from “When you get to where you Temecula. She is responsi- America Private Bank in port of the local communi- decades, GLAAACC’s Ed $1,500 to $5,500 and plan think you should be, reach ble for a team of 115 finan- St. Louis in 2003 and ty make her the perfect per- Fund has awarded 131 stu- to use the funds at colleges back into your community cial advisors delivering moved to Newport Beach, son to lead the growing dents from Washington and universities in Califor- and help out.” wealth management solu- CA shortly thereafter with Orange County Inland Preparatory, Crenshaw, nia, Georgia and Florida. He hopes his donation tions for clients at every Banc of America Invest- Empire market,” said Jeff Dorsey and Jordan High Scholarship recipients will spark a trend among stage of their lives, as well ments, Inc. While building Markham, Managing Schools over $500,000 in include Milani White African American business- as building Merrill’s pres- her career, Clark also Director, Merrill West college scholarships. (accepted at UCLA, Hamp- es and foundations to sup- ence in the market. Her served in the United States Division Executive. Jeffery Wallace, presi- ton University and Howard port the next generation of team manages a $16 billion Navy Active Reserves for Clark earned her MBA dent and chief executive University), Ruth Akingbe- entrepreneurs by making an portfolio for individuals eight years, where she was from Webster University officer of LeadersUp, a non- mi (California State Poly- investment in their future. and families, corporate and awarded two Navy and her B.S.B.A from the profit organization that pro- technic University, “Business people are institutional clients. Achievement Medals and a University of West Florida. vides skills training and job Pomona), Hassan Hughley looking for the best return Starting her career as Navy Commendation She and her husband, placement for youth was the (Mira Costa College), on their investment,” said an entry level client associ- Medal. She has a passion Jason, make their home in keynote speaker at the Alaysia Virgil (California Hale. “Helping kids get ate at SunTrust Securities for serving the region’s Mission Viejo with their scholarship reception. Wal- State University, Sacramen- through college, that’s the in Pensacola, FL in 1997, military veterans commu- three children. lace thanked GLAAACC to), Tierra Davis (California best guaranteed return on for opening doors for the State University, Los Ange- investment.” A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY AUGUST 15, 2019 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

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Sentinel newS Service member Curren Price of the 9th District wished On August 3, 2019, MIA’s the students a prosperous 21st Annual Back to School school year and encour- Health fair brought together aged them to reach for the vendors, health care/service stars. Other co- Chairs providers and community were Assemblymember agencies to arm the families Reggie Jones-Sawyer, that attended with love and Supervisor Mark Ridley- care. Tracy Mitchell, Presi- Thomas, Council President dent said, “As we commemo- Herb Wesson and Mar- rate the 5th year of the pass- queece Harris Dawson. ing of founder and visionary, It was a beautiful day, Brenda Marsh-Mitchell, kids and smiles could be found left here today with free back- on many faces especially, packs, uniforms, lunch bags, the parents and grandpar- school supplies, valuable re- ents who brought the chil- source information, health dren to receive what the screenings and haircuts. We day had to offer. had barbers and stylists come One mom said, “I from as far as Fontana and paid 12 dollars to park. I Victorville to make this hap- have six children who are pen.“ school-aged. That means Stylist Deirdre said, “It is a I would have spent over blessing to be a blessing. It’s $300 for the things that all about helping out our com- they got right now for free. munity. It’s up to us to uplift Twelve dollars for all they each other. Sometimes, it’s all got is worth every penny, about the hair; you can have a including binders, paper, horrible day, but if your hair lunch bags, backpacks, and is right, you can feel on top of uniforms, which is the big the world. We’re here to make one and the list goes on.” people feel like they’re living Her daughter said, their best life.” “This is how we prepare LAUSD Board Member, for school because my Dr. George McKenna, III, mom can’t afford to buy took to the stage to speak to most of this stuff. So, I the community. “Parents, got as much as I can get make sure your kids are reg- it because I’m in middle istered for school. Get all the school and I need a lot of supplies you need; everything supplies.” The collective here is for you. We want your efforts of Mothers In Ac- kids to be ready for school. tion and their village help There are a few things in life provide 4,000 at risk, un- school supplies by MIA CIO, LA Shares, Cedars Si- that are more important than derserved children with as well. Special thanks to nai, RFP Insurance, LAPPL, school. Family is important, the tools they need to have sponsors LA Sentinel, Taste CHP, LAPD, Toyota, Metro, the church is important, God a successful school year. of Soul, Brotherhood Cru- Linx and Bank of the West. is important but school is im- Schools, foster youth, sade, The Cochran Firm of Thank you DJ Jiji Sweet, portant too.” mentoring programs, CA, Holman, ILWU, Sandra Robert Torrence and Black Event Chair, Fabian Wes- churches and other organi- Evers Manly, Walsh Shea, Diamond. son and co-Chair Council- zations were blessed with AFSCME Local 3930/AFL- A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

dreams about future oc- resources and staff, I was cover and interpret reality mural at the Challengers cupations. For example, able to focus on the artistic in a safe space. Club,” said Calvin Ly- a young girl inspired by instruction and guidance of “Blue Shield Promise ons, President and CEO aviator Bessie Coleman kids who played a key role is committed to investing of the Boys & Girls Clubs is dressed like a pilot with in creating the mural.” in the communities where of Metro Los Angeles. an image of a plane tak- “It’s exciting to think our members live to ensure “We’re delighted to work ing flight behind her. -An that every time I come to they have every opportu- with Blue Shield Promise other shows a young girl the center, the mural gives nity to have healthy and vi- and Wellnest who under- rapper inspired by Nipsey me a sense of pride know- brant lives,” said Dr. Greg stand the needs of healthy Hussle’s music as well as ing that I helped paint it,” Buchert, President and communities and offer his community work. said Brailyn (12 years old), CEO of Blue Shield Prom- their time and resources

PHOTOS CREDIT: GREG SCHNEIDE ise. “We are thrilled to have to boost children’s self- Hasina (right), depicted in the mural holding the bas- the Boys and Girls Clubs esteem and confidence ketball, and Brailyn (left) stand in front of the new “Prom- of Metro Los Angeles and through art therapy.” ise” mural at the Boys & Girls Clubs Challengers Clubhouse Wellnest joining our effort “Commenting on the in South Los Angeles to create community pro- power of art, Charlene gramming like the youth art Dimas-Peinado, President Sentinel new Service aspirations. therapy that focuses on ad- and CEO of Wellnest add- Each week, social work- dressing the health needs of ed, “We know that art can “Speak Life,” “Share ers and behavioral health youth using art and engage- be used to engage, educate, Life,” and “Take Flight,” specialists from Blue Shield ment.” express powerful emo- are some of the positive Promise and Wellnest joined “This was a great pro- tions, and develop creative messages on a new color- accomplished artist Ball gram for our youth because thinking and problem solv- ful mural painted by South who encouraged youth aged Community artist Moses Ball Los Angeles at-risk middle 11 to 17 to lend their cre- school and high school stu- ativity as they participated “The vision that in- Boys & Girls Clubs Chal- dents and community artist in the program. Art was spired the mural is to lenger Clubhouse member. Moses Ball. used as a tool to help the repair the hurt from the The mural is part of the The 8-week Blue Shield program participants share challenges the youth face Community Art Therapy Promise Community Art their feelings and talk about and in turn foster the Program, which includes Therapy program was held difficult issues in a safe, dreams that still live in- guidance from trained in collaboration with the nurturing space. As part of side them,” Ball said. behavioral health profes- Boys & Girls Clubs of Met- the program, a “Promise” “It gives me great sat- sionals. The goal is to help ro Los Angeles, Challeng- theme mural was painted isfaction to mentor youth at-risk youth express their ers Clubhouse and Well- on the 20-foot by 60-foot both artistically and in emotions in an invisible Dr. Greg Buchert, president and CEO of Blue Shield of nest (formerly Los Angeles wall outside the playground life,” said Ball. “I hope to form, and assist them in California Promise Health Plan, signs the “Promise” mu- Child Guidance Clinic). The of the Boys and Girls Chal- inspire the next genera- building relationships with ral. project helps local youth lengers Clubhouse. tion to become Los Ange- others. This program en- it provided them with an ing that can contribute to deal with everyday trauma The design is a brightly les muralists and beautify ables kids who are under- opportunity that they will their future success. We are they face by using their cre- colored blue wall represent- the community. With the going physical, emotional be able to experience for honored to be a partner on ativity to help design a mu- ing the faces of the chil- support of Blue Shield or mental crisis to increase years to come with the cre- this program to give these ral based on their hopes and dren and showcasing their Promise that provided their ability to explore, dis- ating of this colorful new young people those tools.” THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 16, 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

PART 2. The recent “promote the general wel- open admission and gen- fare.” In a word, society eral concession that the is deeply implicated and pretending president is a involved in the racism and racist came with much re- White supremacy that cag- luctance and continuing declared capacity to oblit- order, a major psychiatric the society itself, the way es, cripples, disadvantages, reservation. For even with erate its real, imagined and illness” in its psychology it conceives and conducts disables and destroys in nu- all his mean-spirited and conveniently invented en- and social practice. itself. It is about its oppres- merous ways. harmful practices, and his emies. Afterall, how else can sive impositions, ideology And thus, it is not the ill- garbage pitching and ped- It’s easier to call other we classify the approved and institutional arrange- ness of a few, but the illness dling, Trump is seen as societies sick, for example, regular racist hunting, pro- ments rooted in hierarchies and oppression of society serving White, corporate Nazi and fascist societies, filing, and killing of Black of race, class, gender, sexu- that must be treated and and Christian right-wing or developing societies, boys and men with social ality, ability, age, religion, eliminated in righteous and interests. Indeed, he is pro- condemning them for the sanction and under the etc. It’s about facing the relentless struggle at every tected and promoted as the gaping holes American im- color, camouflage and- profact that racists can be and level of society and social biblical King Cyrus, vice- perialism and its allies bru- tection of law? And how are both sick and those who life. With such a compre- ridden and vulgarly flawed tally bombed in them and else can we classify the must be held responsible hensive conception of the but useful. Also, by some mercilessly dug in them to racistly delusional White for harm and killings they problem, we can focus on millenary evangelicals, extract material and human woman who “imagined” commit. one or many things for im- he is seen as a god-sent resources. Here we see it is DR. MAULANA KARENGA and claimed a 9-year old And it’s about U.S. so- mediacy. But we must nev- biblical-like savior in a not only about gun violence African American boy sex- ciety’s recognizing and re- er forget or fail to act on the time of trouble and com- in America, but about vio- In a word, he says, they ually assaulted her by pass- sponding psychologically fundamental principle of ing chaos. And for others, lence on every level of life saw racism as “norma- ing close to her and called and socially in the most an urgent need to radically he represents a breath of and all over the world. tive - a cultural problem the police. He had not, of transformative sense to transform this society, cre- strangely invigorating stale It is a common psycho- rather than an indication course, and was trauma- the fact that in spite of the ating for everyone a post- air reeking with the stench logical contention that pa- of psycho-pathology.” And tized by the whole regular hymns, banners and bulge- imperial, post-oppression of an unadorned and un- thology is to be defined in he rightly argues that this racist rendition of “Ameri- blowing about “America life, indeed, a new history disguised racism, so cher- terms of how individuals position lends legitimacy ca the ugly.” There are nu- the beautiful and the great,” and promise for ourselves ished and championed by function in a given society, to racism when it is posed merous incidents of White there are immigrant cages and humankind. White supremacists. how they fit, adjust, cope as normative, rather than a people and police claiming for children of color cru- So, yes racism, as per- and concede. But what mental disorder and for this fear, funny feelings, suspi- elly separated from their sonal and social sickness, if the whole society has essay, also a social disor- cions and uncontrollable families at the border; Dr. Maulana Karenga, resides in high and low problems? Sanity would der, given the link between hatred against Black girls, Black children and young Professor and Chair of places in American society, dictate or at least encour- the personal and the social boys, women and men men and women falsely Africana Studies, Califor- in both secular and self-de- age and support righteous and racism’s pervasive based on delusions about charged, caged and killed, nia State University-Long scribed sacred spaces. And and relentless resistance to presence in society. Black people. Too often it victims of a truly criminal Beach; Executive Director, yes, the pretending presi- change the society, not only Indeed, let’s be honest. leads to false arrests, as- justice system and of police African American Cultural dent is a racist and thus to cure it of its illness, but There is something radi- saults and killings. But al- abuse and violence in the Center (Us); Creator of sick too with his White also to open up new hori- cally wrong and sick about ways it leads to violation cities. And there are torture Kwanzaa; and author of supremacist language and zons for human freedom a person or a society that and trauma. chambers at Guantanamo, Kwanzaa: A Celebration delusions of “invasions,” and flourishing. hates, degrades, assaults, It is clearly a tall order American war, warmon- of Family, Community and “infestations,” phobias The psychologist, deprives, kills and seeks to and difficult, dangerous gering and military bases Culture and Introduction to of all kinds and his lying Na’im Akbar, introduces eliminate different vulner- and demanding task to even around the world on which Black Studies, 4th Edition, as a way of life. But who us to the concept of “demo- able others for no real rea- begin to turn things around, trillions are spent, and yet www.OfficialKwanzaaWeb- elected him when he glee- cratic sanity,” a question- son, only delusional ones. but it must be done. And inadequate budgets for site.org; www.MaulanaK- fully and openly expressed able process and condition Again, as Poussaint states, to do it, we must see it as education, housing, health- arenga.org. and exhibited the addic- in which sanity is deter- clearly racism “meets the not only the gun or gunman care, and other necessities tion, not only to racism, mined by the consensus of criteria for a delusional dis- that is the problem, but also “to establish justice” and sexism, classism, ableism, the majority, regardless of homophobia, xenophobia, objective evidence to the CHARLENE CROWELL and almost religious com- contrary. In other words, mitment to capitalism and the shared views and val- militarism? ues of the majority deter- And even after the elec- mine mental health, even tion, who in secret, silent if they, themselves, are in- or open ways supports and sane, unsane, unhinged and enables him? Let’s face it; in direct need of help. The it is difficult for any soci- psychiatrist, Alvin Pous- ety to concede its sickness. saint, tells us, that this is Saturday morning shoot- Nationally, a profusion as it was drug over a mile And it is even more diffi- the problematic position ing rampage in El Paso, of prayers and condolences and a half by Whites driv- cult for a society so proud the American Psychologi- Texas on August 3 took the from the nation together ing a pick-up truck. Other of itself, its wealth and cal Association took when lives of 22 people, and seri- signaled that a tragic mo- and more recent heinous weapons, its technology decades ago a group of ously injured more than two ment may yet be trans- hate crimes remind us of and self-deceptive talk of Black psychologists argued dozen others. Reportedly, formed into a groundswell Trayvon Martin, Michael freedom, democracy and for racism to be put on its the alleged shooter wanted movement that reckons Brown, Eric Garner, and defense of its people; its index of mental disorders to kill as many Mexicans with the American con- Tamir Rice – just to name triumphalism, exception- in its Diagnostic and Sta- as he could. Armed with science. The profusion of a few. alism, chosen-peopleism, tistical Manual of Mental safety glasses, ear cover- assault weapons combined According to Rutgers consumerism and its self- Disorders. ings and an assault-style with easy access is a grip- University, Black men to- rifle, the shooter enteredping issue that confronts us day are 2.5 times more the Los AngeLes sentineL a Walmart store during a all. likely than white men to be back-to-school sale. In response to these and victims of violence. From “Saturday’s attack on other tragedies, a diverse Charlene Crowell 2013 to 2017, 11,456 fatal El Paso was an attack on coalition of leaders held a encounters with police and DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. the Mexican heritage of noon rally on August 6 in call upon congregants to members of the public were Executive Publisher / CEO millions of Americans – the nation’s capital. In a live their faith every day. reported. and also part of a history - Community-based organi- At the same time, the JENNIFER J. THOMAS joint statement, the Leader of White supremacist and ship Conference for Civil zations can call upon state emergence of hate groups Publisher nativist acts in Texas across and Human Rights was and local officials to also has been on the rise, accord- KENNETH R. THOMAS three centuries,” wrote joined by key partners- speak in out against senseless ing to the Southern Poverty Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) Hector Tobar, in a recent cluding but not limited to acts of violence and White Law Center (SPLC). RUTH WASHINGTON New York Times op-ed. To- the NAACP Legal Defense supremacists. “The total number of Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) bar, an associate professor Fund, Voto Latino, the Cen- Now is also a time to hate groups rose to 1,020 COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. at the University of Califor- ter for Community Self- remember that regardless in 2018, up about 7 percent Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) nia at Irvine is also a pub- Help and the Center for Re- of race or ethnicity, our his- from 2017,” wrote Heidi PAMELA A. 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Like can no longer look away as ica’s Latinos resurrects from 100 in 2017 to 148 Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising the Texas shooter, Ohio’s communities of color are these horrors, particularly the following year, 2018 ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer shooter was heavily armed murdered with impunity. how Blacks encountered – a 50% growth. Other Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution but was shot by police be- We must all unite and de- racial hatred for more than hate groups – anti-Semitic, CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor fore he could enter a night- mand accountability.” a century during Jim Crow anti-LGBTQ, and anti- Production Designer / Staff Writer club where he could have The NAACP and the era and later during the Muslim -- also grew dur- LAUREN FLOYD, Staff Writer killed far more. The victims National Urban League civil rights struggles of the ing these same years from Assistant to the Managing Editor of this shooting reflected additionally called for the 1950s and 1960s. 233 to 264. While the Ku BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer the city’s diversity and in- passage of the bipartisan Too many times in re- Klux Klan dominated hate Copy Editor cluded Blacks, Latinos, and Background Checks Act of cent years, our unique groups in the Jim Crow and ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer Whites. 2019. Passed on a biparti- Black American experi- civil rights eras, its pres- Copy Editor How in a span of only san House vote of 240-190 ence we remain at risk as ence across the country E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer 24-hours, could two cit- on February 27, the bill has a people. 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Associated Press unlawful possession of a She arrived at the scene firearm and battery. during the shootout and a The man who suddenly John Aresta, police chief bullet pierced the wind- grabbed a rifle and opened in Malverne, New York, and shield of the car she was fire during a traffic stop just a past president of the New driving in with her children. off a Southern California York State Association of She said he was DAVID EARHART/EARHART PHOTOGRAPHY/ Chiefs of Police, said an depressed and suggested he CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL VIA AP freeway had a long and vio- In this undated photo lent criminal history that the officer would have almost might have wanted officers release by the California police officer he killed most no way of knowing a dri- to kill him. Highway Patrol, Officer likely knew nothing about as ver’s criminal history during Luther was paroled from Andre Moye Jr. A driver he filled out paperwork a traffic stop. When an offi- state prison in 2004 after stopped by police pulled alongside the road. cer runs a vehicle’s license serving about 10 years of a out a rifle and opened fire, California Highway plate and a driver’s license, TERRY PIERSON/THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER VIA AP 12-year sentence for killing Moye and wounding Patrol Officer Andre Moye, the reports will usually The casket of slain CHP officer Andre Moye is transported attempted second-degree a few others during a Jr., was getting ready to come back listing the regis- to a hearse from the Riverside University Health Systems murder with an enhance- shootout on a freeway impound Aaron Luther’s tered owner, if it’s been Medical Center after he was shot and killed while two fel- ment for the use of a overpass that left the gun- man dead and sent terri- pickup truck when Luther, reported stolen and if the low officers were wounded during a traffic stop on firearm, first-degree burgla- Eastridge Avenue overpass over the 215 Freeway in River- fied motorists running for who was outside the vehicle license has been suspended ry and second-degree bur- side in Moreno Valley, Calif., on Monday, Aug 12, 2019. cover. and not restrained, reached or revoked. Active warrants glary, according to the Cali- inside, pulled out a rifle and may also be available, he “outstanding” officer devot- we’ve long accepted in this fornia Department of Cor- from knee injuries that left started shooting on an over- said. ed to public service. He is country but no other country rections and Rehabilitation. him unable to work his pass to the 215 Freeway in “It’s not going to come survived by his wife, moth- in the world would accept.” Court records show construction job. Riverside. up with a criminal history er, father, stepfather, two Luther’s wife and father, Luther also was arrested in Luther said his son was Moye, 34, was fatally and it’s not going to come brothers, two sisters and a meanwhile, were trying to 2007 on felony assault living off and on with his wounded but called for help with an asterisk saying ‘bad large extended family, make sense of his actions. charges and took a no-con- wife and three pre-teen and two responding officers guy,’” Aresta said. Dance said. They offered condolences to test plea deal that sen- children in Beaumont, near were shot in the legs while Luther did have a bench Gov. Gavin Newsom Moye’s family. tenced him to 90 days in Riverside. frightened motorists ducked warrant dating from 2017 ordered flags at half-staff “I’m so sorry for the jail. He also was charged “I think he couldn’t for cover from dozens of after he failed to appear in Tuesday at the state Capitol officer,” Luther’s wife, with multiple felonies in cope with his marital prob- flying bullets. court to answer a CHP mis- and called Moye’s death McKenzie Luther, told the San Bernardino County lems,” Luther said. But the Public records showing demeanor for driving with a devastating. Newsom, who Southern California News and pleaded no contest in children “were everything a person’s criminal history suspended or revoked took office in January, said Group. “I know his family is 2010 to assault with a to him.” aren’t typically something license. he’s already been to “too going through the same deadly weapon, according Aaron Luther was a top an officer has access to dur- Moye had been with the many” funerals of officers thing I am.” to the Southern California skateboarder growing up ing a traffic stop. CHP CHP for about three years killed in the line of duty. She said her husband News Group. but he began using drugs Inland Division Chief Bill and was a motorcycle offi- “It’s just unacceptable called her after he was As a felon, Luther was and “that’s what ruined Dance said it’s not clear cer for roughly a year. and we need to push back stopped Monday afternoon. not supposed to have a gun him,” Dennis Luther said. whether Moye asked a dis- “His mother told me this against any notion that these He told her he was pulled and his father, Dennis “I’m devastated.” patcher to seek any addition- was his dream job and he folks are not the heroes that over for driving alone in the Luther, said he’s not sure Associated Press re- al information on Luther, 49, loved going to work,” they are,” he said, adding carpool lane and had an how his son came to pos- porters Christopher Weber who was convicted of Dance said. “It’s what he that the death is another expired license and no regis- sess one. He said his son and Robert Jablon in Los attempted murder in 1994 always wanted to do.” example of the “normaliza- tration. He said his truck had struggled with drugs, Angeles contributed to this and also had convictions for Dance said Moye was an tion of gun violence that was being impounded and was depressed and in pain report. Cop Who Killed Eric Garner on Video Finally Closer to Being Fired After Five Years BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE sidewalk. Garner’s death was police brutality over the last constant surveillance by the NNPA Newswire ruled a homicide by the New ten years.Additionally, it was 120th Precinct. Orta and Gar- Contributor York Medical Examiner. also yet another case that was ner had often talked about Video footage of Garner captured on video just like how just leaving their homes On July 17, 2014, on being choked to death by the cases of Walter Scott, meant expecting to be fol- Staten Island, Eric Garner Pantaleo demonstrated that Lacquan McDonald, Philan- lowed, stopped, searched,” was choked to death on video Pantaleo was using a depart- do Castile andAlton Sterling. reported The Verge in a pro- by New York City Police ment prohibited chokehold. Ramsey Orta, who file of Orta in March 2019. Officer, Daniel Pantaleo. On December 3, 2014, a filmed Garner’s death was As a result of NYPD Pantaleo, who stopped grand jury decided not to later imprisoned and said he Deputy Commissioner of Garner because he was sell- indict Pantaleo and as a result was harassed by police in the Trials Judge Rosemarie Mal- ing cigarettes, placed Garner there were protests and years following his friend donado’s decision to recom- in a chokehold for 15 sec- renewed national outrage. Eric Garner’s death. “Many mend Pantaleo be fired, Pan- PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS / CREDIT: "THOMAS ALTFATHER GOOD" onds as Garner said “I can’t The death of Eric Garner was living in the Tompkinsville taleo has been suspended, "as STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Protesters at the "We Will Not Go breathe” eleven times as he talked of as one of the most neighborhood of Staten is the longstanding practice Back" march and rally called by Al Sharpton and the was lying face down on the outrageous examples of Island felt they lived under in these matters when the National Action Network to demand justice for the family recommendation is termina- of Eric Garner whose death was declared a homicide by the NYC Medical Examiner. Garner died on July 17, 2014 tion." There is a mystery as to while being arrested by police. Inside the Story of Emmett Till: whether Pantaleo will be paid during the suspension. ruled that Pantaleo should be tlement in July 2015 to the FSU Professor Launches App with Digital Two days after activists fired. Pressure from activists Garner family of $5.9 mil- protested yelling “fire Panta- and media attention put Eric lion. In 2019, the U.S. Perspective of Civil Rights Icon leo” at a Democratic debate Garner’s death at the fore- Department of Justice FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY It’s also an immersive in Detroit with New York front of discussions on police declined to bring criminal NEWS experience. Till’s story is told City Mayor Bill de Blasio brutality and misconduct. charges against Daniel Pan- from the perspective of 18 standing on stage, a New The city of New York taleo under federal civil AFlorida State University meticulously mapped and York administrative judge awarded an out-of-court set- rights laws. professor’s five-year research photographed locations in project has opened a new Mississippi, and each site window of understanding provides an accurate narra- about the brutal murder of 14- COURTESY PHOTO tive curated by Houck, Uni- year-old Emmett Till in 1955 The Emmett Till Memory versity of Kansas Professor that became a catalyst of the Project app and website Dave Tell and Pablo Correa, document locations linked Civil Rights Movement. who was the project’s pho- with Till’s murder in Missis- tographer and videographer Davis Houck, FSU’sFan- sippi in 1955. nie Lou Hamer Professor of before going on to earn a doc- Rhetorical Studies in the Col- ways that the existing histori- torate in communication at lege of Communication and cal markers cannot. It’s out of FSU. Information, and his col- reach to would-be vandals.” As a result of these schol- leagues have launched the A recent photo posted on ars’ work, app users can Emmett Till Memory Project social media showed three access many archival docu- app and website document- white University of Missis- ments and photographs relat- ing locations linked with sippi students toting rifles ed to each site. For example, Till’s murder in Mississippi. beside a bullet-riddled mark- anyone with a smartphone Houck describes the site er commemorating the loca- can check out the abandoned as an engaging guide to learn tion where Till’s body was Bryant’s Grocery and Meat more about Till and his con- pulled from the Tallahatchie Market, where the Till story tinuing impact. River on August 31, 1955. started, and download materi- “Emmett was largely for- That location and several als relevant to that location. gotten from 1956 to 1986, but markers have been repeatedly “Part of our vision for the his importance has multiplied vandalized over the past app and website was to link to exponentially in the past 30 decade. primary source documents years, most notably with the Houck’s digital story- housed in FSU’s Emmett Till creation of the Emmett Till telling approach, employing Archive, which is an ongoing Memorial Commission in GPS technology and smart- project,” Correa said. “We Tallahatchie County,” said phones, insulates this history will continue to build out Houck, who credits the com- from vandals and gives every each location and add new mission with steadfastly pur- smartphone user a virtual tour sites as documents become suing the truth and working guide. available.” toward reconciliation. “We know the best way The app also suggests an “While the commission to reach tourists is through abbreviated tour for history has brought thousands of our smartphones,” Houck seekers short on time. tourists to the Mississippi said. “The Till app allows They’re encouraged to drive Delta, the attention has also them to easily navigate their “The Essential Emmett Till” brought vandals who hate way through a confusing tour to maximize their experi- that Emmett Till rests sym- landscape — both historically ence. bolically, and in perpetuity, and geographically — and The Emmett Till Memory on their landscape. Our app is have a dynamic commemo- Project app is available on designed to tell his story in rative experience.” Curatescape. A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER AUGUST 26,15, 20132019

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Stevie Wonder E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Mary Wilson E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS

Thelma Houston E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS

Karla Gordy Bristol and daughter Morgan E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Ben Turner, Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy and Gabe Turner BRANDON I. BROOKS

Bianca Lawson E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Robin Terry E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Mickey Stevenson E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Evan Ross E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS its relocation to Los Ange- have made the film, to have was already a professional their relationship became At the end of the in- day’s tumultuous political les during the early 1970s. been people that have put songwriter and Robinson somewhat competitive. terview, Robinson talked landscape has brought a Told through rare behind- this story together,” Gabe was just a young man with “One day, he came to about how the music of new relevance to these old the-scenes footage, perfor- Turner said. “Hopefully, a few songs written down. me with a song called ‘I’llMotown influenced andtracks. mances, and exclusive new this film will travel -genera “He was doing great,” Try Something New,’” was influenced by the civil “To be part of it is mind- interviews with Motown tions and people will watch Robinson said of Gordy. Gordy recalled. “It was just rights movement. He re- boggling for me,” Mary founder Berry Gordy, the it in years to come.” “And I was just a little dudeso brilliant. And then I went called that several Motown Wilson told the Sentinel. film offers an intimate look Although it has been who had some songs, and back to my drawing board acts would frequently par- “I don’t know about the into the ascent of Motown over 60 years since Mo- most of them didn’t make and I tried to write better. ticipate in sit-ins, marches others here, but to know to one of the most success- town’s founding, Benjamin sense, and he pointed that Then I wrote a few hits, and other demonstrations some fifty-some years later, ful record labels of all time. Turner believes its story is out to me. He actually men- and then he came back andas they travelled across the we are still being listened “Hitsville” also dives into deeply relevant for modern tored me in writing songs.” outdid me again.” country. to, people like yourself the massive cultural impact audiences. Robinson said he felt It only took a little “We could not ignore still want to interview us, of Motown as it blossomed “I think more than any- forever in debt to Gordy teaching, Gordy said, for it,” he said. “If you were and I’m still thinking like, alongside the flaring racial thing, this is a story that for taking the time cultivateRobinson to come into Black in America at that ‘Wow, this is really fantas- tensions that characterized needs to be told right now,” him as a songwriter. Gordy himself as an artist, upon time, it was impossible for tic.’ I always said it’s like a the civil rights era. he said. “Across the world, likewise showed an equal if which he began producing you to ignore that. And so, dream come true.” During the premiere, the there is division and it feels not greater admiration for “the stuff that we all know everybody was involved in Go to lasentinel.net/vid- Los Angeles Sentinel spoke like a difficult time. Mo- Robinson. about, that became histori- the civil rights movement, eos to watch Los Angeles to several Motown artists town is a story of hope and “He’s the only person in cal tunes.” and we were very heavily Sentinel Managing Editor and creative figures, as wellunity and beauty, and they the world that I know every However competitive involved in it. In fact, Dr. Brandon I. Brooks inter- as the film’s directors. did something absolutely time he was criticized, he they may have been, Gordy Martin Luther King made a view Motown legends on The Turner brothers amazing against all the got more excited,” Gordy and Robinson have clearly couple albums at Motown. the red carpet. told the Sentinel how hon- odds. And they did some- said. “That’s what excited remained the best of friends But we did it – we broke “Hitsville: The Mak- ored they felt to have been thing for everybody.” me.” over the decades. down barriers with music.” ing of Motown” will air on entrusted with the task of The Sentinel was able to Then he added: “What “This bond is everlast- Many of Motown’s Showtime for the first time telling Motown’s story, catch a moment on the red didn’t excite me was, after ing,” Robinson said. “I earliest artists say they are on Saturday, August 24 at 9 and they hope it will bring carpet with the film’s most a few months, he became love this man with all of amazed at how deeply the p.m. ET/PT. about a positive and lasting prominent figures, Berry better than me.” me. And he has earned that legacy of Motown is seared message. Gordy and Smokey Robin- Gordy said that when he from me. He’s earned my into the American memory, “We feel really privi- son. The two recalled their realized Robinson had sur- respect, my trust, my love, even in the present day. It leged to be here tonight, to first meeting, when Gordy passed him in songwriting, from the day I met him.” could even be said that to-

Homeless {continued from Pg. A-1} been living for years.” Ray, her husband, press them, only to be re- curate count, including the daughter and son, who is jected in the end - doesn’t unsheltered homeless pop- autistic, became homeless make life easier for Ray ulation. in May of this year. It was and her family. They live Homelessness is not about eight months after cramped in a single hotel just a problem for -San Joa Blue Shield of California room, preparing almost ev- quin county. It’s a - state laid her off last September ery meal in a microwave, wide issue. Every major along with about 400 other with no sign in sight that city in California has been employees. they will have a new home hit by the crisis. Across Ray’s husband is a dia- soon. California, the homeless betic who became perma- From 2017 to 2019, the population jumped by 16 nently disabled seven years number of homeless people percent between 2018 to ago after doctors amputated in San Joaquin County, 2019. With a total of about one of his feet following an where Stockton is the larg- 130,000 people without a injury. After her layoff last est city and the county seat, permanent place to live, year, the couple scraped up tripled, increasing from California has the largest money together to continue 567 to more than 1,500. homeless population in the paying their $1,200 month- During that same period in United States. ly rent - until January. the city of Stockton itself, The high number of That’s when the land- the homeless population people in California with- lord increased their rent skyrocketed, too, reachingout stable housing or a per- to $1340, which Ray says 921 from 311 people two manent address poses a se- they “simply could not af- years prior, according to a rious problem for the state ford.” After getting help 2018 “point-in-time” cen- as it takes steps to avoid Coleen Sykes-Ray Founder and Executive Director of Bags of Hope PHOTO BY JORDAN RAY from her church and - mak sus report compiled by San an undercount in the 2020 ing payment arrangements Joaquin County. Census. lem started to become more her daughter handed out has received so far came with the landlord for the “While we certainly For African Americans, noticeable in Stockton, Ray 30 bags of the feminine from the Black Employee next couple of months, the understand that the num- California’s homelessness says she and her daughter products every month. Be- Network at Proctor and family fell behind on rent ber of homeless people crisis is even more severe. would see women, some tween 2017 and 2018, as Gamble. payments and agreed to have tripled in the county, “Black Californians of them mentally ill, walk- the homelessness crisis spi- “Doing the work of move out. that number might not be make up nearly 7 percent ing around “free-bleeding” raled in their city, they do- Bags of Hope is a kind of Because every apart- a true reflection of whatof the state’s general pop- during their menstrual nated about 65 bags every ministry,” says Ray. “Help- ment or house they looked has happened over the last ulation yet are nearly 30 cycles. Disturbed by what month to homeless women ing other homeless people, at before they left their two years,” says Adam percent of the homeless they saw, they decided to in Stockton. This year, Ray gives me and my fam- rented home cost between Cheshire, Program - Ad population,” wrote Mark package bags of women’s says they have been for- ily hope now that we find$1,500 and $1,700 a month, ministrator for Homeless Ridley-Thomas, a member sanitary hygiene products tunate to reach about 100 ourselves in the same situ- the family decided to move Initiatives in San Joaquinof the Los Angeles County– washes, wipes, tampons women living in shelters ation. There is no reason into the hotel where they County. Board of Supervisors, in an and napkins, etc. - and and on the streets every to be ashamed. We are not currently live. Cheshire says in 2017,open letter to Gov. New- hand them out to homeless month. homeless because we are Fortunately for Ray, she there were only 35 volun- som in June. Ridley-Thom- women. Most of the funding bad people, bad parents landed her current job on teers who signed up to help as was reaching out to the Soon, what they began they use to buy the prod- or we are lazy. There are June 24, this year. count San Joaquin’s home- governor asking him to ad- as a one-time goodwill ucts comes from donations investors, buying up prop- But with the high week- less population. In 2019, dress some of the problems gesture grew into a non- from local businesses and erties in neighborhoods, ly hotel cost, almost “every there were 400 volunteers, specific to African Ameri- profit they started and stillindividuals and a gala they raising the cost of housing, dime we earn,” says Ray, which helped his organi- cans in the state. run called Bags of Hope. hold once a year. The big- and pushing people out of {See DIGNITY A-10} zation achieve a more ac- As the homeless prob- In their first year, Ray andgest gift their organization places where they have THURSDAY,AUGUST 15, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 50 Years After the 911 System was Launched, L.A. County Fire Department Struggles to Keep Up with Soaring Call Rate

BY IMANI SUMBI time before we had para- the department was last able Eleni Pappas, Los Ange- Contributing Writer medics, before we could to purchase new equipment les County’s first female expect a highly-trained and for firefighters and para- assistant fire chief, spoke On August 1, the Los capable paramedic to come medics such as vehicles, next. As the daughter of Angeles County Fire Depart- to our aid when we were thermal imaging cameras, immigrants, she said, she ment (LACoFD) held a press hurt or sick,” Supervisor heart monitors, and more. felt obliged to address how briefing at Station No. 31 in Hahn said. “We take these Stretched thin by under- incredibly important the fire Paramount to discuss its life-saving services for staffing, county firefighters department is to Los Ange- most pressing challenges in granted these days.” have had to “do more with les County’s immigrant the face of a growing call The extent to which the less.” They are cross-trained communities. volume and intensifying paramedic program has to respond to a variety of “I’m the operational wildfires. Fire Chief Daryl transformed the role of the scenarios including medical commander of Division VI, IMANI SUMBI / LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Osby and Assistant Fire fire department over the past emergencies, structural fire- and we have the most dense- From left-to-right: L.A. County Assistant Fire Chief Eleni Pappas, Firefighter Specialized Estaban Lopez, Supervisor Chief Eleni Pappas sat on a 50 years is quite staggering. fighting, urban search-and- ly populated and urbanized Janice Hahn, and L.A. County Fire Chief Daryl Osby take large panel of firefighters and Today, Hahn said, 84 percent rescue and HazMat firefight- communities within the questions from the ethnic press. paramedics, who shared their of calls to the county fire ing. While the national stan- county, right here in this stories from the frontlines. department are for medical dard for the number of fire- area,” Pappas said. “And we firefighters in the face of In addition to increasing Los Angeles County Super- emergencies such as strokes, fighters staffing a firetruck is have a lot of immigrant, these challenges. Through it recruitment efforts, which visor Janice Hahn also spoke car accidents and heart four, two-thirds of Los hard-working families that all, they said, their men and has been accomplished on the panel, urging the attacks. Unfortunately, while Angeles County firetrucks are underserved, who don’t women have continued to through extensive commu- media to inform the public of these types of calls have are staffed with only three. necessarily have opportuni- show up and bravely do the nity outreach and a youth their role in improving the increased by 50 percent Osby also explained ties for healthcare. And what best they can to save as Explorer Program, fourth-busiest fire depart- since 2008, fire department how worsening climate con- we see is, we are the safety many lives as possible. That LACoFD wants to further ment in the country. staffing and resources have ditions have provoked more net for those communities.” said, under the pressure of involve the public through Supervisor Hahn opened not kept up. The number of frequent and severe wild- Often, she said, people increasing calls and deadlier an online survey about the event by speaking about paramedic squads, Hahn fires, rendering LACoFD will call the department fires, LACoFD must seri- which fire department her father, Kenneth Hahn, said, have increased by only unable to rely on neighbor- when they feel unwell, and ously consider how to best resources are most impor- who also served on the Los five percent within the same ing departments for assis- paramedics transport them allocate its funding in the tant to them. Angeles County Board of time frame. Moreover, their tance when needed. During to a hospital where they are future – and it wants county “We want to know Supervisors for 40 years and jobs are made increasingly the Woolsey Fire last able to get the proper care citizens to have a say in the what’s important to the com- played a crucial role in the difficult by limited finances November, Osby said, fire- they need for the first time. matter. munity,” Pappas told the creation of the modern para- and aging equipment. fighters from Northern Cali- Had they not called 911, Recruitment has been a Sentinel. “Is it more para- medic program during the “These are serious prob- fornia (who would usually they may have never main priority in the depart- medics? Is it more late 1960s. She explained lems, and if we want to con- be able to help during that received that care at all. ment’s public outreach, and firetrucks? What does the how it took Mr. Hahn sever- tinue to offer the excellent typically rainy time of year) Pappas also touched on as the first African American community want?” al years of fighting serious emergency medical services could not come to the aid of the mental and emotional fire chief of LACoFD, Osby The survey asks citizens opposition from doctors, and fire protection that we LACoFD because they were toll that this work takes on aims to create diversity in to put in their name and nurses, then California Gov- provide today to our resi- fighting the Camp Fire. firefighters. She said she the fire department to match information, and then rate ernor Ronald Reagan, and dents, we have to address LACoFD was forced to has, on multiple occasions, that of the county. the tools and services the even his own fire chief to this resource problem,” make the most of what it pulled firefighters out of “Diversity is a plus department provides by convince people that fire- Hahn said. “And to do that, had, with several firefighters service in order to process because it allows our inter- importance on a scale of one fighters should be able to we need our residents to working over 40 hours the psychological trauma of nal team to have life experi- to five. According to Osby, administer treatment in the understand the roots of this straight to evacuate citizens a gruesome sight they ences and perspectives from the data from the survey will field. This was a practice problem.” and put out the flames. encountered in the field. The wherever they come from to be synthesized and reported Mr. Hahn rightly believed During his speaking “I cannot begin to tell department has even help the department provide back to the Board of Super- would increase the survival time, Chief Osby addressed you the stress and the impact brought in mental health better training internally, visors in order to determine chances of those who suf- how those problems directly that has on our firefighters professionals on occasion. better understanding inter- how best to fund the fire fered medical emergencies, affect firefighters on the and our paramedics as it Both Osby and Pappas nally the constituents that department moving forward. particularly heart attacks. ground. According to Osby, relates to that workload,” acknowledged the steadfast- we provide services to,” To take the survey, visit “It’s hard to imagine a it has been three years since Osby said. ness of the department’s Osby told the Sentinel. www.wearelacountyfire.org. Equifax May Owe You a $125 Payment. But, Let’s Be Real, You’ll Get Much, Much Less BY MANNY OTIKO who filed lawsuits against six months, then you can an-hour payments for the monitoring instead, look out tations on the FTC's ability California Black Media the company. apply for the $125 payment. time they took to research for an email from Equifax. to seek strong penalties and The hackers, who have “The pot of money that or purchase protection The company will allow you effective redress for con- On June 22, the Federal not yet been identified, pen- pays for that part of the set- services, including freezing to change your choice. sumers." Trade Commission (FTC) etrated Equifax’s data files tlement is $31 million,” the their credit, after the fraud Some consumer advo- News of data breaches announced the outcome of a and were able to steal social FTC said in a statement. “A happened. cates and legislators around of financial institutions and settlement with Equifax, one security numbers, credit large number of claims for Those who incurred the country say the settle- credit monitoring agencies of the three major credit card numbers, addresses and cash instead of credit mon- legal expenses or spent ment didn’t go far enough. is becoming an increasingly monitoring firms in the other personal data. The itoring means only one money on credit monitoring, "Equifax's data breach common occurrence. United States. breach affected all 50 states, thing: Each person who notaries and other approved put over 100 million Ameri- Paige Thompson, a Seat- The settlement requires the District of Columbia and takes the money option will fines as a result of the hack, cans at risk by exposing tle-based hacker, was arrest- Equifax to pay somewhere U.S. territories. wind up only getting a are eligible for up to their Social Security num- ed by the FBI last Monday between $500 and $700 mil- To compensate victims, small amount of money. $20,000 per person in reim- bers and other personal after she bragged on social lion in restitution for a 2017 Equifax has set up a website Nowhere near the $125 bursements. They will also information," said Rep. media about hacking Capital data breach that affected (EquifaxBreachSettle- they could have gotten if be required to show proof Frank Pallone (D-New Jer- One and leaking 100 million about 147 million people ment.com) where you can there hadn’t been such an that their claims are valid. sey), chair of the House consumers’ data. across the United States, first check to see if you were enormous number of The deadline to file all Energy and Commerce Thompson, who previ- according to Jacqueline affected by the breach. Then, claims filed.” claims is Jan. 22, 2020. committee, in a press ously worked for Amazon Connor, a privacy attorney you can apply for a check For Equifax to have paid For people who have release. "This settlement Web Services, bragged with the FTC. The amount payment of “up to” $125, or out the full $125 to each per- already requested a $125 does not come close to mak- about her hacking exploits of the settlement is the high- you can choose free credit son affected, a number of no payment and would now ing consumers whole and, on Twitter under the user- est in U.S. history for a data monitoring with all three more than 248,000 people like to opt for free credit once again, shows the limi- name “Erratic.” breach and the number of major credit bureaus for up would have needed to apply. people impacted represents to four years, a value of a lit- If all 147 million people almost half the United tle over $950. When that end up filing a claim, indi- States’ population. That’s period is over, you can vidual payouts would shriv- nearly every adult in the choose to opt in for free el down to around .22 cents country who has credit. credit monitoring by Equifax per person. In California alone, for another six years. The cost for Equifax’s Hackers were able to access Because “millions of credit monitoring service is and expose the personal people” affected have filed $19.99 a month, according information of about 15 mil- claims for the $125 payment to the company’s website. If lion people. option since the settlement every victim of the breach “Our credit status announcement, the FTC, signs up, it could cost impacts nearly every aspect which is responsible for Equifax up to $2 billion to of our lives - from purchas- consumer protection across cover the costs. ing a home or a car to find- the country, says applying Victims of identity theft ing a job,” said California for a cash payment is not the or other fraud resulting Attorney General Xavier best way to go. So, as an directly from the breach Becerra. “The same Ameri- alternative, Equifax is pri- who have documentation to cans who had to immediate- marily now offering free back up their claim, will ly protect themselves from credit monitoring to its cus- receive compensation of fraudsters or identify thieves tomers affected by the data $25 an hour (for up to 20 will have to be vigilant for breach. If you’re already hours) of the time they took the rest of their lives. We signed up for a free credit to resolve the problem. encourage every eligible monitoring service and They will be eligible for up person to apply for the relief intend to keep it for the next to another 10 hours of $25- they are entitled to as part of our settlement.” JAZZ RECORDS About $300 million of the settlement amount will WANTED go to making payments to Americans affected by the Top Dollar For Your breach. Equifax will pay Jazz Records, R&B, Blues another $275 million in fines to close the investiga- We Come to you, or come to me tion by the Consumer Finan- Mint Condition cial Protection Bureau and to end legal action by states 213-332-3624 A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY AUGUST 15, 2019 A-10THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013 NEWS OPINION LASENTINEL.NET LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL AUGUST 15 , A-92019 of Appeal decision. {continued from Pg. A-1} He became a director at IMW Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt in 2016. Prior to joining the firm in 2011, Diggs clerked for the Honorable Patti Jo McKay, Presiding Judge for the Appellate Division for the Los Angeles Supe- rior Court. At Howard Uni- versity School of Law, he was vice president of the Student Bar Association, Chief Justice of Sigma Delta Tau Legal Fraternity and senior staff editor of the Human Rights and Glo- balization Law Review. He was also a student attorney for DC Law Students in Court, representing low- income clients with land- lord disputes and handling (L-R) Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, Keith Wyatt and Rickey other civil matters in the Ivie COURTESY PHOTO Washington, D.C. Supe- rior Court and administra- ants is something beyond wild fires, explosions Scholarship. and In 1991, he be- tive agencies. During his my wildest dreams. automobile accidents. Some came a fellow of the Coun- undergraduate career at

Diggs continued, “I’m of his clientele includes sel on Legal Educational UCLA, Diggs was a mem- Byron Michel Purcell and Rodney S. Diggs COURTESY PHOTO thankful and humble that Fortune 500 Companies, Opportunity (CLEO) and in ber of the track and field my partners saw fit to allowsuch as Walmart, Bank of 1993, he served as a legal team. He achieved All-Pac be a long-term pillar of the gal BEAST in and out of and entrust me to carry the America, DIRECTV, Hertz, teacher’s assistant in Hun- 10 and All-American sta- community,” said Purcell. the courtroom.” torch, and to continue the Chase Bank and Liberty tington, NY. tus in the 400 meter race “To establish a major, not Founded in 1943, IMW tradition of providing su- Mutual Insurance. Diggs is an experienced and 4×400 meter relay. only Black, but minority- continues to be the larg- perior legal service to the He became a director litigator with substantial ex- In 2015, he was one of owned law firm that estab- est Black-owned law firm community, domestically with Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt perience mediating disputes 25 lawyers selected out of lishes and reinforces the in the nation and one of and internationally, some- in 2001. Before joining the and trying cases to verdict 250 applicants to be a part ideology of ownership not Southern California’s pre- thing they have done and firm as a law clerk in 1994, in both federal and state of the American Board of only in the Black commu- mier full-service law firms, perfected since 1943.” he clerked with the Federal courts. He is chair of the La- Trial Advocates SideBar. nity but the minority com- representing a broad range Purcell is an experi- Defenders of San Diego, bor & Employment practice In 2017, The California munity in its entirety.” of businesses, public enti- enced litigator, who has Inc. While earning his J.D. group, which focuses on successfully tried dozens of at the University of Texas at harassment, discrimination,

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PURCELL & DIGGS (L-R) Keith Wyatt, Rodney S. Diggs, Marie Maurice, Rickey Ivey and Byron Michal Purcell. COURTESY PHOTO

cases in a wide range of ar- Austin School of Law, Pur- retaliation, and wage and Legislature Assembly rec- “If I can establish a ties and individuals in a eas, including commercial cell was a member of the hour issues. He represents ognized Diggs as one of its legacy that amounts to vast array of litigation mat- litigation, products liabil- Thurgood Marshall Legal employers ranging from 40 emerging civic leaders half of what Rickey Ivie, ters and transactions. ity, personal injury defense, Society. He was the regional public entities to Fortune under the age of 40. Bob McNeill and Keith In recent years, the law real estate and employ- champion of the Frederick 500 companies, individual Both Purcell and Diggs Wyatt established, that firm has expanded opening ment discrimination. He Douglass Moot Court com- employees and civil rights spoke to the Sentinel and would be outstanding,”an office in Leimert Park has argued before the U.S. petition for the 1993-1994 litigation. Diggs’ signifi- shared their feelings about said Diggs. “The legacy I located at 4401 Crenshaw Federal Court of Appeals season. He obtained his un- cant achievements include having their names add- wish to establish with the Boulevard, Suite 318. This and the California Court of dergraduate degree in politi- settling a wrongful death ed to the firm. They firmalso is worldwide respect office was opened to serve Appeals. Purcell also repre- cal science from the Univer- lawsuit for $5.5 million and spoke about the legacy and dominance in the legal and meet the demands of sents clients in contractual sity of Southern California, serving as lead counsel in they intend to establish as field. its clients in the area. The disputes, complex business where he was recognized Reginald Mitchell v. Cali- partners at Ivie, McNeill, “I want to personally firm currently has offices matters, commercial and as a Merit Scholar and re- fornia Department of Public Wyatt, Purcell & Diggs. establish a legacy of hard in Downtown Los Angeles real estate claims, insur- ceived USC’s Achievement Health, which resulted in a “To serve our commu- work, dedication, honor, and Ontario. ance, equipment failures, Scholarship and Dean’s published California Court nity with distinction and to and that I’m an overall le-

Then, two weeks ago, support Census outreach year for homeless housing, start to kick in after April of Dignity{continued from Pg A-8} Gov. Newsom signed into to hard-to-count communi- assistance and prevention 2020, says Martin. law AB 101, a trailer bill ties; $25 million to support programs. As Ray balances ad- from her salary and her mately $2.7 billion on shel- detailing budget dollars and housing and benefits for Cheshire told Califor- justing to her new day job husband’s disability pay- ters, prevention, support issuing guidelines on how homeless people who are nia Black Media that his with the difficulties of- be ment, goes toward their ho- services, and more, as well the monies allocated to disabled; and $16.4 million team is coming up with ing homeless, and helping tel bill. as funding new affordable fight homelessness willin rental be assistance for for- ideas for the most effective other homeless women Around the time Ray housing initiatives, accord- spent. A provision tucked mer prisoners. ways to spend the new state through the work of Bags and her family moved into ing to Christopher Mar- into the bill now prevents About $250 million funding in San Joaquin of Hope, she remains up- the hotel in May, Gov. tin, Legislative Advocate local governments from in the state budget will be County so they can help beat and optimistic. Newsom presented his re- for Housing California, a blocking the building of funneled to counties across families like Ray’s. But it “I can’t go out and vised 2019-20 budget to Sacramento-based organi- homeless shelters and navi- the state to fund homeless is still too early, he says, to preach love, light and the legislature with unprec- zation focused on helping gation centers in communi- initiatives. share those plans because strength and have a nega- edented spending in it to to solve California’s home- ties across the state. Together, California’s they are not yet finalizedtive spirit,” she says. “No take on the state’s home- lessness problem. A few of the budget counties and cities will re- and the state has not yet re- matter what I’m facing.” lessness crisis. The state The budget took effect items in AB 101 are: a ceive a total of $650 million leased the money. plans to invest approxi- July 1. $45.9 million allocation to from the state over the next Most of the money will

states and in more met- rights legislation, now is rights”. Crowell {continued from Pg A-6} ropolitan areas such as another time for our na- Atlanta, Chicago, New tion to stand up to the Charlene Crowell is ists, and skin head organiza- Texas (73). At the local level, York City, Sacramento, many forms of domestic the Center for Respon- tions. additional hate organizations Philadelphia and Pitts- terrorism that plague the sible Lending’s deputy SPLC’s Hate Map by currently operate in Dallas, burgh. nation. People of con- communications direc- State shows that the largest Los Angeles, San Diego, and Just as the assassina- science and principle tor. She can be reached number of statewide hate Tallahassee. Beyond these tion of Dr. Martin Luther have a duty to stand up, at Charlene.crowell@ groups are located in Cali- three states, hate groups can King, Jr. prompted the speak out for the full- responsiblelending.org. fornia (83), Florida (75), and also be found in 45 other Charlene Crowell enactment of major civil ness of our “inalienable

They’ve ruined opportu- has been reduced and lim- can American,” DeSimone the respect for personnel, LAWA {continued from Pg. A-1} nities for me to promote; ited, which is inconsistent said. they said. they’ve ruined my repu- with his promotion, accord- “These groundless com- “We understand that our decision to reinstate her, disciplinary action, suspen- tation. They’ve really im- ing to the filed DFEH Com - plaints against Lt. Cutchlow people are our most criti- “with any and all back pay sion or termination. So, I’m pacted my livelihood.” plaint. were made around the same cal asset. We are commit- and benefits, and direct re- extremely fearful of hav- Meanwhile, DeSim- De Simone said that time he was competing for ted to attracting the best, moval of any reference to ing to return to that envi- one filed a complaintCutchlow withsuccessfully a position as an Airport Po- the brightest, and the most the disciplinary action from ronment because the same the California Department passed the Captain’s test lice Captain – as a result, committed, while providing her personnel file,” she people who basically ru- of Fair Employment and last spring and soon after, he has now effectively been a work environment that is said. ined my life are still there,”Housing (DFEH) on behalf department heads launched eliminated from the process empowering, supportive, Richardson says she she told the Sentinel in a of Cutchlow in April, who an investigation preventing …” collaborative, transparent, continues to have anxiety recent interview. received a “right to sue” the 38 year-old officer from “I just really hope that and encouraging. We are about returning to work but “They’re doing the letter in return. According being promoted. enough people who have committed to providing our is compelled to stand up same thing to other people to Cutchlow, he has been “Since then, Lt. similar situations as my- personnel all of the tools against the discriminatory who look like me. Luckily, consistently subjected to Cutchlow has continued self stand up for what’s they need to excel and grow culture at LAWA PD. the law prevents retaliation, discrimination, harassment, to be under several trans- right and hopefully we can in this environment.” “There is not one Afri- so I hopefully won’t have retaliation and a hostile parently frivolous inves- change this type of behav- can American lieutenant (in to deal with that but I’m work environment at the tigations that continue to ior,” Richardson said. the department), right now, sure they did not like that hands of Maggard, along prevent him from being According to the LA- who is not under some sort they tried to erase me and with members of his staff. considered for promotion, WAPD website, part of its of investigation, pending they were not successful. Lt. Cutchlow’s authority due to his race as an Afri- mission and core values is

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This past week I had ble related” to someone, Toni Morrison, from her the opportunity to go to but eventually it became book Beloved, “Sweet, my paternal side of the clear when I could put crazy conversations full family’s “Homecoming” names and faces together of half sentences, day- down in East Texas. My and sit down with pen dreams and misunder- father, Johnny Wendell and paper and connect standings more thrilling Dolphus Harris’ father, the dots. For example, than understanding could my grandfather, Booker my grandmother and her ever be.” This is exactly Telefaro Washington Har- sister, Aunt LeAnna, mar- what it looks like to bring Quoting my recent ar- sounds strange and un- nition of the term “mass ris was born in an area ried two cousins. My family together. There ticle, “The Bloodstream believable. Don’t worry. murder.” [3] One defini- known as Shady Grove, grandmother’s husband were so many different of Our Nation part 2” Don’t be troubled. Accept tion (no broadly accepted Gary Tap, Texas right was Booker T. and Aunt conversations that went states, “Don’t forget the alternative. There’s definition) is an act of outside of Carthage and LeAnna’s husband was on and oral family his- drugs flowing in safetyand in theout Lord. We see public firearm violence— not too far from Shreve- Uncle Eli. Eli and Book- tory tradition was in full of shipyards & airplanes. the volumes of people be- excluding gang killings, port, Louisiana. For at er are cousins therefore bloom. I’ve learned as Is it Commercial Baby- ing shot, some using high domestic violence, or least sixty-two years, this their offspring are double the years go by, truths lon? Huh? Violence is an- powered weapons, killed terrorist acts sponsored town, which is made up related. With the com- can be twisted and turned other bloodstream prob- in high numbers in school by an organization—in of almost all kin, annual- munity being relatively and if we are not careful a lem. 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Time: 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Room: 418 Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT CITY OF LOS The address of the court Original Filing must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and File No. 2019205319 is 111 North Hill Street Los 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the The following person(s) is ANGELES Angeles CA 90012 CNS-3284367# The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: A copy of this Order to Show LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor 24HR BEAUTY SUPPLY, Cause shall be published at the use in this state of a in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to 1537 W 57TH STREET, LOS least once each week for four FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 90062 County NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO successive weeks prior to NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). of LOS ANGELES THE the date set for hearing on File No. 2019206297 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed S/KATHY OLIVER, Owner Articles of Incorporation or CITY OF LOS ANGELES the petition in the following The following person(s) is or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed Organization Number: LLC/AI NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, newspaper of general (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of No 201916310451 that for the past three years, circulation, printed in this AYERS MANAGEMENT, Professions Code). Business Name Statement Los Angeles County on Registered owner(s): there remained unclaimed county: Los Angeles Sentinel 9724 S.HOOVER, LOS Original Filing must be accompanied by the 07/31/2019. 24HR BEAUTY SUPPLY LLC, with the Police Department of Date: 07/09/2019 ANGELES, CA 90044 County 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Affidavit of Identity form. NOTICE-In accordance with 1537 W 57TH STREET, LOS the City of Los Angeles monies Edward B Moreton, Jr of LOS ANGELES CNS-3284193# The filing of this statement Subdivision (a) of Section ANGELES, CA 90062; State held in the account known as Judge of the Superior Court Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17920, a Fictitious Name of Incorporation: CA the “UNCLAIMED MONIES 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 MARCUS LEVAR AYERS the use in this state of a Statement generally expires This business is conducted by SEIZED INCIDENTAL TO CNS-3277612# , 9724 S. HOOVER, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from a limited liability company ARREST TRUST FUND” LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ANGELES, CA 90044 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of the date on which it was filed The registrant(s) started doing which were seized between This business is conducted by File No. 2019215571 another under Federal, State, in the office of the County business on N/A. April 2, 2016 and July 2, 2016. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE an Individual The following person(s) is or common law (See Section Clerk, except, as provided I declare that all information The amount of the unclaimed FOR CHANGE OF NAME The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section in this statement is true and monies is Case No. 19CMCP00118 business on 07/2019. OUR BROTHERS KEEPERS Professions Code). 17920, where it expires correct. (A registrant who $419,077.07 Superior Court of California, I declare that all information ONLINE BOUTIQUE, 12231 Filing with Changes 40 days after any change declares as true any material Claims for return of these County of Los Angeles in this statement is true and S. LOS ANGELES STREET, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 in the facts set forth in the matter pursuant to Section monies held must be filed Petition of: John Quincy correct. (A registrant who Los Angeles, CA 90061 CNS-3284017# statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and with the City of Los Angeles Bailey Jr. for Change of Name declares as true any material County of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change Professions code that the Office of the City Clerk, Room TO ALL INTERESTED matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): in the residence address of registrant knows to be false 395 City Hall, 200, North PERSONS: 17913 of the Business and DEBRA KENDRICK , 12231 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new is guilty of a misdemeanor Spring Street, Los Angeles, Petitioner John Quincy Bailey Professions code that the S.LOS ANGELES STREET, NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to CA 90012 BEFORE FRIDAY, Jr. filed a petition with this registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES, CA 90061 File No. 2019217723 Statement must be filed exceed one thousand dollars OCTOBER 11, 2019. court for a decree changing is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by The following person(s) is before the expiration. Effective ($1,000)). THE AFORESAID MONIES names as follows: punishable by a fine not to an Individual (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 24HR BEAUTY SUPPLY LLC WILL BECOME PROPERTY John Quincy Bailey Jr. to exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing HONEST AUTO Business Name Statement S/ MIA REYONDA WILLIAMS, OF THE CITY OF LOS Yahtuey Bey ($1,000)). business on N/A. WHOLESALE, 4982 VALLEY must be accompanied by the PRESIDENT ANGELES ON OCTOBER 11, The Court orders that all S/MARCUS LEVAR AYERS, I declare that all information RIDGE AVE, LOS ANGELES, Affidavit of Identity form. This statement was filed 2019 persons interested in this OWNER in this statement is true and CA 90043 County of LOS The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of DATED: July 23, 2019 matter appear before this This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who ANGELES does not of itself authorize Los Angeles County on CLAIRE BARTELS, CITY court at the hearing indicated with the County Clerk of declares as true any material Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a 07/26/2019. TREASURER, OFFICE OF below to show cause, if any, Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section EDWIN NELSON , 4982 Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with FINANCE CITY OF LOS why the petition for change of 07/29/2019. 17913 of the Business and VALLEY RIDGE AVE, LOS in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section ANGELES name should not be granted. NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the ANGELES, CA 90043 another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name 8/15, 8/22/19 Any person objecting to the Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by or common law (See Section Statement generally expires CNS-3276257# name changes described 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from above must file a written Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing Professions Code). the date on which it was filed objection that includes the at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars business on N/A. Original Filing in the office of the County reasons for the objection at the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). I declare that all information 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 Clerk, except, as provided least two court days before in the office of the County S/DEBRA KENDRICK, Owner in this statement is true and CNS-3282074# in Subdivision (b) of Section CIVIL the matter is scheduled to Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires be heard and must appear in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of declares as true any material 40 days after any change at the hearing to show cause 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the why the petition should not be 40 days after any change 08/07/2019. 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE granted. If no written objection in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the File No. 2019207406 17913 other than a change FOR CHANGE OF NAME is timely filed, the court may statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is in the residence address of Case No. 19CHCP00269 grant the petition without a 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new Superior Court of California, hearing. in the residence address of Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to 1. EXCEL JUDGMENT Fictitious Business Name County of LOS ANGELES Notice of Hearing: a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars ENFORCEMENT, 2. EXCEL Statement must be filed Petition of: Natalie Ann Vail for Date: 9-19-19, Time: 8:30AM, Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). JUDGMENT RECOVERY, 39 before the expiration. Effective Change of Name Dept.: A, Room: 904 Statement must be filed in the office of the County S/EDWIN NELSON, Owner CATAMARAN STREET STE January 1, 2014, the Fictitious TO ALL INTERESTED The address of the court is before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed 2, LOS ANGELES, CA 90292 Business Name Statement PERSONS: 200 West Compton Blvd., January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of County of LOS ANGELES must be accompanied by the Petitioner Natalie Ann Vail Compton, CA 90220 Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on Mailing Address: PO BOX Affidavit of Identity form. filed a petition with this court A copy of this Order to Show must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 08/09/2019. 2953, LOS ANGELES, CA The filing of this statement for a decree changing names Cause shall be published at Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with 90294 does not of itself authorize as follows: least once each week for four The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a Natalie Ann Vail to Natalia successive weeks prior to does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name STEPHEN B KISSANE , 39 Fictitious Business Name Ann Lopez Salamanca the date set for hearing on the use in this state of a in the residence address of Statement generally expires CATAMARAN STREET # 2, in violation of the rights of The Court orders that all the petition in the following Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from LOS ANGELES, CA 90292 another under Federal, State, persons interested in this newspaper of general in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed This business is conducted by or common law (See Section matter appear before this circulation, printed in this another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County an Individual 14411 et seq., Business and court at the hearing indicated county: LA Sentinel or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided The registrant(s) started doing Professions Code). below to show cause, if any, Date: July 17 2019 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section business on N/A. Original Filing why the petition for change of MAURICE A LETTER Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires I declare that all information 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 name should not be granted. Judge of the Superior Court Original Filing must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change in this statement is true and CNS-3282047# Any person objecting to the 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CNS-3277604# CNS-3284222# The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section declares as true any material name changes described LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL above must file a written does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS objection that includes the the use in this state of a in the residence address of 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Professions code that the File No. 2019196751 reasons for the objection at FOR CHANGE OF NAME NAME STATEMENT least two court days before in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is Case No. 19NWCP00249 File No. 2019213055 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: the matter is scheduled to Superior Court of California, The following person(s) is be heard and must appear or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to 3D HAIRCARE SALON, County of Los Angeles (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious exceed one thousand dollars 1504 1/2 CENTINELA AVE., at the hearing to show cause Petition of: Mary Cruz Porras THE WESTSIDE HAT why the petition should not be Professions Code). Business Name Statement ($1,000)). INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 for Change of Name COMPANY, 8712 S 8TH AVE, Original Filing must be accompanied by the S/STEPHEN B KISSANE, County of LOS ANGELES granted. If no written objection TO ALL INTERESTED INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 is timely filed, the court may 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Affidavit of Identity form. OWNER Registered owner(s): PERSONS: County of LOS ANGELES CNS-3284168# The filing of this statement This statement was filed LISA JACKSON , 4216 grant the petition without a Petitioner filed a petition Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL hearing. does not of itself authorize with the County Clerk of DON CARLOS DR., LOS with this court for a decree KENT C TRAMEL , 8712 S the use in this state of a Los Angeles County on ANGELES, CA 90008 Notice of Hearing: changing names as follows: 8TH AVE, INGLEWOOD, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Date: 9/10/19, Time: 8:30 am, Fictitious Business Name 07/30/2019. This business is conducted by Mary Cruz Porras to Mary 90305 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of NOTICE-In accordance with an Individual Dept.: F49 Scarlett Porras This business is conducted by File No. 2019214395 The address of the court is another under Federal, State, Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant(s) started doing The Court orders that all an Individual The following person(s) is or common law (See Section 17920, a Fictitious Name business on 07/2019. 9425 Penfield Ave, 1st Floor persons interested in this The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Room 1200, Chatsworth, CA 14411 et seq., Business and Statement generally expires I declare that all information matter appear before this business on 08/2019. THE SPIRIT OF BASKETS, Professions Code). at the end of five years from in this statement is true and 91311 court at the hearing indicated I declare that all information 2623 WEST BLVD #206, LOS A copy of this Order to Show Original Filing the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who below to show cause, if any, in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90016 County 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 in the office of the County declares as true any material Cause shall be published why the petition for change of correct. (A registrant who of LOS ANGELES CNS-3284012# at least once each week Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section name should not be granted. declares as true any material Mailing Address: P.O. BOX LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and for four successive weeks Any person objecting to the matter pursuant to Section 71164, LOS ANGELES, CA prior to the date set for 17920, where it expires Professions code that the name changes described 17913 of the Business and 90071 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false hearing on the petition in above must file a written Professions code that the Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT the following newspaper of in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor objection that includes the registrant knows to be false LINDA RENEE VEAL , 2623 File No. 2019189455 statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to general circulation, printed in reasons for the objection at is guilty of a misdemeanor WEST BLVD #206, LOS The following person(s) is this county: The Los Angeles 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars least two court days before punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90016 (are) doing business as: in the residence address of ($1,000)). Sentinel the matter is scheduled to exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by SRS DISTRIBUTION, 700 Date: 07/16/2019 a registered owner. A new S/LISA JACKSON, Owner be heard and must appear ($1,000)). an Individual NORTH VICTORY BLVD., Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed David B Gelfound at the hearing to show cause S/KENT C TRAMEL, Owner The registrant(s) started doing BURBANK, CA 91502 County Judge of the Superior Court Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of why the petition should not be This statement was filed business on 08/2019. of LOS ANGELES before the expiration. Effective Los Angeles County on 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 granted. If no written objection with the County Clerk of I declare that all information Mailing Address: 5900 S. CNS-3284365# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 07/17/2019. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL is timely filed, the court may Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and LAKE FOREST DRIVE, Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with grant the petition without a 08/05/2019. correct. (A registrant who SUITE 400, McKinney, TX must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE hearing. NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material 75070 Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice of Hearing: Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement Statement generally expires Case No. 19NWCP00271 Date: 9-4-19, Time: 1:30 p.m., 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and ROOFLINE, INC. WHICH does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from Superior Court of California, Dept.: C, Room: 312 Statement generally expires Professions code that the WILL DO BUSINESS IN the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed County of Los Angeles The address of the court is at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false CALIFORNIA AS ROOFLINE Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Petition of: Danielle Alyse 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Rm. the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor SUPPLY & DELIVERY, 5900 in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided Stephan for Change of Name 101, Norwalk, CA 90650 in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to S. LAKE FOREST DRIVE another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section TO ALL INTERESTED A copy of this Order to Show Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars SUITE 400, MCKINNEY, CA or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires PERSONS: Cause shall be published at in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). 75070; State of Incorporation: 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change Petitioner Danielle Alyse least once each week for four 17920, where it expires S/LINDA RENEE VEAL, OR Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the Stephan filed a petition successive weeks prior to 40 days after any change Owner This business is conducted by Original Filing statement pursuant to Section with this court for a decree the date set for hearing on in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed a Corporation 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 17913 other than a change changing names as follows: the petition in the following statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing CNS-3282063# in the residence address of Danielle Alyse Stephan newspaper of general 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on business on N/A. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new to Danielle Alyse Stephan circulation, printed in this in the residence address of 08/06/2019. I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name Guerrero county: Los Angeles Sentinel a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Statement must be filed The Court orders that all Date: July 5, 2019 Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective persons interested in this Margaret M. Bernal Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter appear before this Judge of the Superior Court before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section File No. 2019209843 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Business Name Statement court at the hearing indicated January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the CNS-3276173# Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Professions code that the (are) doing business as: below to show cause, if any, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. why the petition for change of must be accompanied by the in the office of the County registrant knows to be false THE EUNICORN The filing of this statement name should not be granted. Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor PUBLICATION, 1412 does not of itself authorize Any person objecting to the The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to ELLSMERE AVE, LOS the use in this state of a name changes described does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 90019 County Fictitious Business Name above must file a written FICTITIOUS the use in this state of a 40 days after any change ($1,000)). of LOS ANGELES in violation of the rights of objection that includes the Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the ROOFLINE, INC. WHICH Mailing Address: 269 S another under Federal, State, reasons for the objection at BUSINESS in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section WILL DO BUSINESS IN BEVERLY DR, BEVERLY or common law (See Section least two court days before NAMES another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change CALIFORNIA AS ROOFLINE HILLS, CA 90019 14411 et seq., Business and the matter is scheduled to or common law (See Section in the residence address of SUPPLY & DELIVERY Registered owner(s): Professions Code). be heard and must appear 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new S/ JOHN S. DAVIS, Vice STEPHON LE HARPER, 269 Original Filing at the hearing to show cause Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name President BEVERLY DR, BEVERLY 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 why the petition should not be Original Filing Statement must be filed This statement was filed HILLS, CA 90019 CNS-3282038# FNS Los Angeles 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of PHILLIP ELY, 269 S LOS ANGELES SENTINEL granted. If no written objection FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CNS-3284217# is timely filed, the court may January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on BEVERLY DR, BEVERLY NAME STATEMENT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 07/10/2019. HILLS, CA 90212 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS grant the petition without a File No. 2019218049 hearing. must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with BLAKE TOMBOLINI, 269 S NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section BEVERLY DR, BEVERLY File No. 2019202695 Notice of Hearing: (are) doing business as: NAME STATEMENT Date: 9-25-19, Time: 1:30, The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name HILLS, CA 90212 The following person(s) is THROUGH THE GRACE OF File No. 2019216762 does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: Dept.: C, Room: 312 SHEA, 5960 GUTHRIE AVE, The following person(s) is The address of the court is the use in this state of a at the end of five years from a General Partnership THE BIG EASY PRALINE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034 (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed The registrant(s) started doing 3651 S LABREA AVE SUITE 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Room County of LOS ANGELES CORE COMPETENCE 101, Norwalk, CA 90650 in violation of the rights of in the office of the County business on 07/2019. 469, LOS ANGELES, CA Registered owner(s): CONSULTING, 16203 another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided I declare that all information 90016 County of LOS A copy of this Order to Show KALIKA GEBAN , 5960 FLALLON AVE, Norwalk, Cause shall be published at or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section in this statement is true and ANGELES GUTHRIE AVE., LOS CA 90650 County of LOS 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires correct. (A registrant who Articles of Incorporation or least once each week for four ANGELES, CA 90034 ANGELES successive weeks prior to Professions Code). 40 days after any change declares as true any material Organization Number: LLC/AI This business is conducted by Mailing Address: 11331 E Filing with Changes in the facts set forth in the matter pursuant to Section No 201908610098 the date set for hearing on an Individual 183RD ST #265, Cerritos, CA the petition in the following 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): The registrant(s) started doing 90703 CNS-3284020# 17913 other than a change Professions code that the AMAZIN SERVICES LLC, newspaper of general business on 03/2019. Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL circulation, printed in this in the residence address of registrant knows to be false 3651 S LABREA AVE SUITE I declare that all information LARRY MCINTOSH, 16203 a registered owner. A new is guilty of a misdemeanor 469, LOS ANGELES, CA county: Los Angeles Sentinel in this statement is true and FLALLON AVE, NORWALK, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Date: July 25 2019 Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to 90016; State of Incorporation: correct. (A registrant who CA 90650 NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed exceed one thousand dollars CA Margaret M. Bernal declares as true any material ERIC RICE, 8208 NEW File No. 2019216856 Judge of the Superior Court before the expiration. Effective ($1,000)). This business is conducted by matter pursuant to Section HAMPSHIRE AVE, LOS The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious S/STEPHON LE HARPER, a limited liability company 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 ANGELES, CA 90044 (are) doing business as: CNS-3279714# 17913 of the Business and Business Name Statement PARTNER The registrant(s) started doing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions code that the This business is conducted by STAY ON CLOTHING, 9141 must be accompanied by the This statement was filed business on N/A. registrant knows to be false a General Partnership S HARVARD BLVD, LOS Affidavit of Identity form. with the County Clerk of I declare that all information ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES, CA 90047 County The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and FOR CHANGE OF NAME punishable by a fine not to business on 08/2019. of LOS ANGELES does not of itself authorize 07/31/2019. correct. (A registrant who Case No. 19STCP02849 exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Mailing Address: 3713 E the use in this state of a NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material Superior Court of California, ($1,000)). in this statement is true and DUMA ST, COMPTON, CA Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section County of Los Angeles S/KALIKA GEBAN, Owner correct. (A registrant who 90221 in violation of the rights of 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and Petition of: Leelen Dell Stubbs This statement was filed declares as true any material Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, Statement generally expires Professions code that the for Change of Name with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section TIFFANI RASHON EARLEY or common law (See Section at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false TO ALL INTERESTED Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and , 9141 S HARVARD BLVD, 14411 et seq., Business and the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor PERSONS: 08/09/2019. Professions code that the LOS ANGELES, CA 90047 Professions Code). in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to Petitioner Leelen Dell Stubbs NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by Original Filing Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars filed a petition with this court Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). for a decree changing names 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing CNS-3282101# 17920, where it expires AMAZIN SERVICES LLC as follows: Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars business on 08/2019. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change S/ AMAZIN KING MONEY- Leelen Dell Stubbs to Leelen at the end of five years from ($1,000)). I declare that all information in the facts set forth in the WALKER, President Dell Stubbs-Porter the date on which it was filed S/LARRY MCINTOSH, in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed The Court orders that all in the office of the County General Partner correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of persons interested in this Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed declares as true any material File No. 2019209486 in the residence address of Los Angeles County on matter appear before this in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is a registered owner. A new 07/24/2019. court at the hearing indicated 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with below to show cause, if any, 40 days after any change 08/08/2019. Professions code that the 1. EXTREME CLEANING Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section why the petition for change of in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false SERVICES, 2. SENSUAL before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name name should not be granted. statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor SEDUCTIONS, 531 W 53RD January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires Any person objecting to the 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to STREET, Los Angeles, Business Name Statement at the end of five years from name changes described in the residence address of Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars CA 90037 County of LOS must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed above must file a written a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from ($1,000)). ANGELES Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County objection that includes the Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed S/TIFFANI RASHON Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided reasons for the objection at Statement must be filed in the office of the County EARLEY, Owner KATHY OLIVER , 531 does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section least two court days before before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed W 53RD STREET, LOS the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires the matter is scheduled to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of ANGELES, CA 90037 Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change be heard and must appear Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on JAMES OLIVER , 531 in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the at the hearing to show cause must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 08/08/2019. W 53RD STREET, LOS another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section why the petition should not be Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with ANGELES, CA 90037 or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change granted. If no written objection The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section This business is conducted by 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of is timely filed, the court may does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name a Married Couple Professions Code). a registered owner. A new grant the petition without a the use in this state of a in the residence address of Statement generally expires The registrant(s) started doing Original Filing Fictitious Business Name hearing. Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from business on N/A. 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 Statement must be filed Notice of Hearing: in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed I declare that all information CNS-3282057# before the expiration. Effective Date: September 3, 2019, another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY AUGUST 9, 15, 2014 2019 NEWSNEWS LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-13A-7

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Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false DAWN KASEY LOVELACE (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a 40 days after any change must be accompanied by the in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor , 5733 S. KENISTON, LOS RV FAMILY AND FRIENDS, Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90043 734 E 115TH ST, LOS in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by ANGELES, CA 90059 County another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). an Individual of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section in the residence address of the use in this state of a 40 days after any change S/JAZMYN RENAE The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the COVINGTON, OWNER business on N/A. CARLA MOON, 734 E 115TH Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed I declare that all information ST, LOS ANGELES, CA Original Filing Statement must be filed another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and 90059 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 before the expiration. Effective or common law (See Section in the residence address of Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who KENNETH LAVELLE CNS-3277188# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new 07/05/2019. declares as true any material AMERSON, 2403 THOREAU LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section ST, INGLEWOOD, CA 90303 must be accompanied by the Original Filing Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and MADDOGG BATCHELOR, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the 720 E 99TH ST, LOS NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement CNS-3279702# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90002 File No. 2019197428 does not of itself authorize LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by The following person(s) is the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to a General Partnership (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing LEIMERT PARK GARDEN in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). business on 06/2019. TOUR ASSOCIATION, 4226 another under Federal, State, File No. 2019195213 does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section S/DAWN KASEY LOVELACE, I declare that all information EDGEHILL DRIVE, LOS or common law (See Section The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires OWNER in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90008 County 14411 et seq., Business and (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who of LOS ANGELES Professions Code). ARLINGTON PROPERTY, in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of declares as true any material Mailing Address: PO BOX Original LUANA A JOHNS, TRUSTEE, another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section 4301, CULVER CITY, CA 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 8/15/19 3711 ARLINGTON AVENUE, or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change 07/15/2019. 17913 of the Business and 90231 CNS-3258833# LOS ANGELES, CA 90018 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL County of LOS ANGELES Professions Code). a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false GAIL MARIE MOLEN, 4226 Mailing Address: 8617 S 4TH Original Filing Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor EDGEHILL DRIVE, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS AVENUE, INGLEWOOD, CA 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Statement must be filed Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90008; State NAME STATEMENT 90305 CNS-3277441# before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars of Incorporation: CA File No. 2019091360 Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). This business is conducted by The following person(s) is LUANA A JOHNS, 8617 S Business Name Statement in the office of the County S/KENNETH LAVELLE an unincorporated association (are) doing business as: 4TH AVENUE, INGLEWOOD, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided AMERSON, PARTNER other than partnership Fitness in the Hood, 5654 CA 90305 NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing West Pico, Los Angeles CA This business is conducted File No. 2019186518 The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of business on 07/2019. 90019, County of LA by a Trust The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on I declare that all information Registered owner(s): The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the 07/01/2019. in this statement is true and Ernie Arzu, 5654 West Pico, business on N/A. SMART MOVE GUARANTEE, Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Los Angeles CA 90019 I declare that all information 447 N 300 SUITE 2, Kaysville, in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material This business is conducted in this statement is true and UT 84037 County of LOS another under Federal, State, in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section by: an Individual correct. (A registrant who ANGELES or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to declares as true any material Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from Professions code that the transact business under the matter pursuant to Section SMART MOVE ADVANTAGE Professions Code). Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or 17913 of the Business and REALTY, LLC, 265 N MAIN Original Filing before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A Professions code that the ST D-250, KAYSVILLE, UT 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information registrant knows to be false 84037; State of Incorporation: CNS-3277336# Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and is guilty of a misdemeanor UT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change S/GAIL MARIE MOLEN, declares as true any material exceed one thousand dollars a limited liability company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Treasurer matter pursuant to Section ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and S/LUANA A JOHNS, business on 12/2018. File No. 2019192835 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Professions code that the TRUSTEE I declare that all information The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false This statement was filed in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new 07/18/2019. is guilty of a misdemeanor with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who KNOWLEDGE IN YOU, another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to Los Angeles County on declares as true any material 17009 BILLINGS DRIVE, or common law (See Section Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars 07/16/2019. matter pursuant to Section CARSON, CA 90746 County 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires S/ Ernie Arzu, Owner Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Registered owner(s): Original Filing Business Name Statement at the end of five years from This statement was filed 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false JUDY ANNE CLARK , 17009 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor BILLINGS DRIVE, CARSON, CNS-3277303# Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County Angeles on April 5, 2019 at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to CA 90746 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section in the office of the County ($1,000)). an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name Clerk, except, as provided SMART MOVE ADVANTAGE The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change Statement generally expires in Subdivision (b) of Section REALTY, LLC business on N/A. File No. 2019195241 in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from 17920, where it expires S/ MATHEW SHAW, Manager I declare that all information The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed 40 days after any change This statement was filed in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change in the office of the County in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who SPORTS TALK WITH MISS 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on declares as true any material DANA, 6709 LATIJERA Professions Code). a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 other than a change 07/05/2019. matter pursuant to Section BLVD. 184, LOS ANGELES, Original Filing Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and CA 90045 County of LOS 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Statement must be filed 40 days after any change a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the ANGELES CNS-3277193# before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section Statement must be filed Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor DANA CANADY , 6709 Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to LATIJERA BLVD 184, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the residence address of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 90045 NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new Business Name Statement in the office of the County ($1,000)). This business is conducted by File No. 2019177617 The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided S/JUDY ANNE CLARK, an Individual The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires This statement was filed business on N/A. 1. NEED BEADS, 2. ARTISAN Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of I declare that all information ANGEL, 3921 HILLCREST in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and DRIVE APT. #1, LOS another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section 07/12/2019. correct. (A registrant who ANGELES, CA 90008 County or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): Professions Code). does not of itself authorize or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and ANGELIQUE R COPE , 3921 Original Filing the use in this state of a 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires Professions code that the HILLCREST DRIVE #1, LOS 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Fictitious Business Name Professions Code). Statement must be filed at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90008 CNS-3277187# in violation of the rights of Original Filing before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to an Individual or common law (See Section CNS-3279700# Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). business on N/A. NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires S/DANA CANADY, OWNER I declare that all information File No. 2019143573 Original FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement 40 days after any change This statement was filed in this statement is true and The following person(s) is 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16/19 NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: CNS-3241406# File No. 2019201449 the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on declares as true any material 1. Uview Media Group, 2. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change 07/16/2019. matter pursuant to Section Mobile Star Entertainment, (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and 19009 Harlan Ave., Carson, HOUSE OF CHARM, 7820 another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the CA 90746, County of Los CRENSHAW BLVD, LOS or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Angeles GOVERNMENT ANGELES, CA 90043 County 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): of LOS ANGELES Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Courtney K. Williams, 19009 Mailing Address: 5513 Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars Harlan Ave., Carson, CA S MULLEN AVE, LOS 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Business Name Statement in the office of the County ($1,000)). 90746 ANGELES, CA 90043 This business is conducted LOS ANGELES COUNTY CNS-3277348# must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided S/ANGELIQUE R COPE, METROPOLITAN Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner by: an Individual PORSHA LANTESE The registrant commenced to TRANSPORTATION The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires This statement was filed AUTHORITY (LACMTA) BUCHANAN , 5513 S FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of transact business under the MULLEN AVE, LOS NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name or the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ANGELES, CA 90043 File No. 2019192630 Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section 06/25/2019. names listed above on N/A This business is conducted by The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information an Individual (are) doing business as: in this statement is true and another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section LACMTA will receive The registrant(s) started doing RICHARDS or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who business on N/A. TRANSPORTATION, 6500 declares as true any material Proposals for AE64930 - 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires Crenshaw/LAX Northern I declare that all information GREEN VALLEY CIRCLE Professions Code). Statement must be filed at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section in this statement is true and APT223, CULVER CITY, 17913 of the Business and Extension Transit Corridor Original Filing before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed at the 9th Floor Receptionist correct. (A registrant who CA 90230 County of LOS 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County Professions code that the declares as true any material ANGELES CNS-3277326# registrant knows to be false Desk, Vendor/Contract Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided Management Department, matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor 17913 of the Business and RICHARDS punishable by a fine not to One Gateway Plaza, Los Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires Angeles, CA 90012. Professions code that the TRANSPORTATION LLC, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars registrant knows to be false 6500 GREEN VALLEY NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). is guilty of a misdemeanor CIRCLE APT 223, CULVER File No. 2019181636 the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section S/ Courtney K. Williams, punishable by a fine not to CITY, CA 90230; State of The following person(s) is Owner A Pre-Proposal conference Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change will be held on Thursday, exceed one thousand dollars Incorporation: CO (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of in the residence address of This statement was filed ($1,000)). This business is conducted by SOCAL LEGAL SUPPORT with the County Clerk of Los August 22, 2019, 1:30 p.m., another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new at One Gateway Plaza, Los S/PORSHA LANTESE a limited liability company SERVICES, 8549 WILSHIRE or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Angeles on May 22, 2019 BUCHANAN, Owner The registrant(s) started doing BOULEVARD SUITE 627, NOTICE-In accordance with Angeles, CA 90012, Union 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Station: Room 03-29. All This statement was filed business on N/A. BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section with the County Clerk of I declare that all information County of LOS ANGELES 17920, a Fictitious Name Proposals must be submitted Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious to LACMTA, and be filed Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and Mailing Address: 1728 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Business Name Statement Statement generally expires 07/23/2019. correct. 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Proposals received the use in this state of a after the above date and time at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false BOULEVARD 627, BEVERLY File No. 2019194345 Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor HILLS, CA 90211 The following person(s) is 40 days after any change may be rejected and returned in violation of the rights of unopened. Each proposal in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars an Individual PAMPER PAWS MOBILE statement pursuant to Section must be sealed and marked or common law (See Section Proposal No. AE64930. in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing PET GROOMING, 4219 MC 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires RICHARDS business on 06/2019. CLUNG DR, LOS ANGELES, Professions Code). in the residence address of 40 days after any change TRANSPORTATION LLC I declare that all information CA 90008 County of LOS Original Filing a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the S/ JAMA AL KADEEM in this statement is true and ANGELES 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Fictitious Business Name For a copy of the Proposal/ statement pursuant to Section RICHARDS, Owner correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): CNS-3277192# Statement must be filed Bid specification visit our 17913 other than a change This statement was filed declares as true any material KENNETH GASTON , LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective Solicitation Page on our in the residence address of with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section 4219 MC CLUNG DR, LOS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Vendor Portal at https:// a registered owner. A new Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement business.metro.net or for Fictitious Business Name 07/12/2019. Professions code that the This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the further information email Gina Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false an Individual File No. 2019174913 Affidavit of Identity form. Romo at [email protected]. before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is The filing of this statement 8/15/19 CNS-3283314# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to business on 08/2009. (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information NEW VISION HOUSING the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from ($1,000)). in this statement is true and LLC, 4859 WEST SLAUSON Fictitious Business Name SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed S/CLARENCE E PERRY III, correct. (A registrant who AVE.#380, LOS ANGELES, in violation of the rights of REGIONAL RAIL The filing of this statement in the office of the County Owner declares as true any material CA 90056 County of LOS another under Federal, State, AUTHORITY does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section ANGELES or common law (See Section the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and RFP NO. QM161R-20 Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on Professions code that the NEW VISION HOUSING, Professions Code). in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change 06/28/2019. registrant knows to be false LLC, 4859 WEST SLAUSON Amended Filing 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20/19 EXTERNAL another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor AVE. 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Effective Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of I declare that all information The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Regional Rail Authority January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and (Authority) is seeking a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires 07/16/2019. correct. (A registrant who D. Melissas’s Cleaning, NAME STATEMENT 4026 Woodlawn Avenue, qualified consultant or bench must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material of qualified consultants to File No. 2019195263 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Los Angeles, CA 90011, The following person(s) is County of LA provide administrative and The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and monitoring assistance in (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires Professions code that the Registered owner(s): 1. DANA’S FEEDING Delfina Melissa Hernandez, support of the Authority’s the use in this state of a in the residence address of at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false Disadvantaged Business OUTREACH, 2. DANA O. Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor 4026 Woodlawn Avenue, Los CANADY, 6709 LATIJERA Angeles, CA 90011 Enterprise (DBE)and Labor in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to Compliance (LC) programs. BLVD. 184, LOS ANGELES, another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted CA 90045 County of LOS by: an Individual The Authority anticipates or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). awarding a five-year contract ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires NEW VISION HOUSING, LLC The registrant commenced Registered owner(s): to transact business under with a one-year option for an Professions Code). Business Name Statement 40 days after any change S/ FRANK MCCRAY, CEO extension. DANA O. CANADY , 6709 Original Filing must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed the fictitious business name LATIJERA BLVD. 184, LOS 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of or names listed above on ANGELES, CA 90045 CNS-3277341# 05/2019 Proposals must be submitted The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on online at http://www. This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize in the residence address of 06/21/2019. I declare that all information an Individual in this statement is true and planetbids.com/portal/portal. the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with cfm?CompanyID=13821# at The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who business on N/A. NAME STATEMENT declares as true any material or before 2:00 p.m. (PST) on in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name August 21, 2019. I declare that all information File No. 2019186129 another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section in this statement is true and The following person(s) is or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: Professions code that the The contract to be awarded 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed is subject to a financial declares as true any material JCOVINGTONHOUSING, Professions Code). must be accompanied by the in the office of the County registrant knows to be false matter pursuant to Section 815 N LA BREA AVE #406, is guilty of a misdemeanor assistance agreement Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided between the Authority 17913 of the Business and INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Professions code that the County of LOS ANGELES CNS-3277310# exceed one thousand dollars and U.S. Department of does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires Transportation (U.S. DOT) registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a 40 days after any change ($1,000)). is guilty of a misdemeanor JAZMYN RENAE S/ Delfina Melissa Hernandez, under grants issued by the Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Federal Transit Authority. DBE punishable by a fine not to COVINGTON , 815 N FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section Owner exceed one thousand dollars LA BREA AVE #406, NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed Program requirements will another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change apply in conformance with Title ($1,000)). INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 File No. 2019194115 or common law (See Section in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los S/DANA O. CANADY, This business is conducted by The following person(s) is Angeles on May 22, 2019 49 CFR Part 26, “Participation 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new by Disadvantaged Business President an Individual (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing 1. VIBRANT GATHERINGS Subdivision (a) of Section Enterprises in Department Original Filing Statement must be filed of Transportation Financial with the County Clerk of business on N/A. GLOBAL, 2. VIBRANT 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name Los Angeles County on I declare that all information GATHERINGS, 3. DAWN CNS-3277291# Statement generally expires Assistance Programs.” January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The Authority has not 07/16/2019. in this statement is true and KASEY LOVELACE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement at the end of five years from NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who COACHING, 5733 S. the date on which it was filed set a contract-specific must be accompanied by the Disadvantaged Business Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material KENISTON AVE., LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90043 County NAME STATEMENT Clerk, except, as provided Enterprise (DBE) participation The filing of this statement goal on this contract, but Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES File No. 2019182294 does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from Professions code that the Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is 17920, where it expires proposers are encouraged to A-6THURSDAY, LOS AUGUST ANGELES 15, 2019SENTINEL NEWS NEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-149, 2014 Celebration of Life

Eleanor Moore was ed a Methodist Church eanor’s grandchildren said, “Eleanor, it is now born in Des Moines, Iowa within the Los Angeles were her favorite. your time to have everlast- on December 9, 1933, to District. In 1955, Eleanor Eleanor was a kind, ing peace.” Eleanor heard the proud parents of Frank was blessed with another sweet, friendly woman the Lord’s voice, accepted and Geraldine Smith. To beautiful baby girl, Va- who never met a strang- his call and peacefully flew this union two children lencia. In 1956, Eleanor er. Eleanor would speak away where she was reunit- were born with Eleanor be- married George B. Coun- and talk to everyone. ed with her parents, Frank ing the oldest. tee. To this union three Family members would and Geraldine; husband At an early age, in Des beautiful children were ask her if she knew that Moe; brother Steven Smith Moines, Eleanor received born, Michael, Stacy and person, Eleanor would and Gary Grayson, who all Christ as her Personal Sav- Elaine. say, “No, I was just preceded her in death. ior and was baptized in the Eleanor was a very talking with them.” She Eleanor leaves to cher- name of the Father, Son talented woman who was was simply just a kind, ish her memory to her and Holy Ghost. a jack of all trades, you approachable person. children, Patricia Fike, Eleanor received her name it and Eleanor could She treated everyone Delta Cole (Charles), Va- education in the New York do it, from reupholstering like a friend. lencia Cox (John), Michael and Des Moines public furniture, fixing anything In 1981, Eleanor Countee, Stacy Countee school district. that was broken to sewing married Claude Moore, (Janice) and Elaine Mar- In 1949, Eleanor mar- clothes. Eleanor truly en- better known to all as bory (Keith); siblings, Don ried Raymond Allen and joyed sewing her daugh- the Emphasis “Moe.” Smith, Frank Smith Jr. to this union two beautiful ter’s dresses for Easter. They remained faithful (Gay), Judith Carver and baby girls, Pat and Delta Eleanor would sew all to each other until the Mary Grayson (Tatieanna); were born. night so that the dresses Lord called Moe home grandchildren Traci, Toni, While Eleanor was en- would be ready for Easter in March of 1992. Metra, Tametcia (James), joying motherhood, her on Sunday Morning. Put- Eleanor worked at Umbahji, Yvonna (Ed Rog- parents moved to Los An- ting a smile on her daugh- Eldons Toy Factory er), Aisha, Stephen, Alexa, geles, California in 1949. ter’s faces with their new and retired from Home Jihan, Justin (Carly), Ashe- Due to the fact that Ray- dresses truly warmed El- Base in January 1997. ly and Amanda and Kyle; mond enlisted in the Army, eanor’s heart. In 2004, Eleanor great grandchildren Evan, Eleanor wanted to be closer Eleanor enjoyed met Michael Monroe, Amecia, Asanti, Jeremiah, to her parents. Therefore in spending time with her eanor called her grand- real “Sugar Lump”? Well, her companion for many Jennifer, Brooklyn, Justice, 1951, Eleanor decided to family especially her children “Sugar Lump.” it’s now time to reveal the years. They remained to- Jorie, Eleeshah, Edvin and relocate to Los Angeles, grandchildren. Eleanor had Each grandchild adamant- true “Sugar Lump.” “Sugar gether until the Lord called Elahnee; great great grand- California. many grandchildren who ly claimed they were the Lump” is the name for each her home. children, Marley Kash, and After Eleanor settled in had an on-going spat about only “Sugar Lump.” Now and every one of her grand- Only July 22, 2019, Isaiah; as well as additional Los Angeles, she attend- who was her favorite. El- the question is, who is the children, therefore all of El- the Lord looked down and relatives and friends.

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Influential African American women and other executives gathered to celebrate Cynthia Guidry and Stephanie Wiggins (holding torch) for accepting CEO positions at Long Beach Airport and LA Metro. PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / SENTINEL

business executives, com- successes upon each other, Member Jacqueline Du- ing and supporting women. missioners, public officials mentioning the powerful pont-Walker and AECOM and representatives, who, influences and tremendous Chief Executive Kelli For the full story, visit not only recognized the strides Black women have Bernard hosted the event, www.lasentinel.net fine work of the honorees,made but mostly go un- themed a “Sistering,” a but also shined the light of noticed. LA Metro Board concept of women uplift-

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The kids were given the Atlanta Hawks forward, scouting reports, along with Allen Crabbe III returned to a swag bag, at the end of the Price High School to host a day. free two-day basketball “You get to learn new camp for aspiring athletes in things, many things we did- the South Los Angeles area. n’t know like his shooting Crabbe and his father form and … his confi- worked to make the event dence,” said Koury Sida, be a success. The NBA 14. “We boost our confi- player was pleased with dence being here.” how his event had an Darious Carr,14, looks impact on the youth in the up to Crabbe and camps community. like this help him improve “The kids look like as a basketball player. they’re having a great “I want to be in the AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL time,” Crabbe said. “Me Allen Crabbe (center) poses with camp goers who won medals. NBA,” Carr said. “It’s help- and my dad, we had a lot of ful to know how he got to conversations about just how the fundamentals are a alum return and give back. through all of it.” the NBA, so I can take his giving back to the commu- key part of the game. “He’s exposing them to In the afternoon, the notes.” nity and having something “We went over all his lifestyle, like what he kids competed in a tourna- Crabbe was a star ath- for the kids in the commu- types, mainly ball handling went through,” Smyth said. ment. The winning team lete at Price High School, nity.” drills and shooting drills,” “And letting them know earned medals given out by becoming the Gatorade said Jai’yahne Henderson, when he was their age, he Crabbe. The various coach- Player of the Year in 2010. 15. “I’m glad I got a chance went through all the little es who aided in the camp As a junior, he helped the Price Knights win a CIF AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL to come.” things they went through made scouting reports of Kids engaged in a basket- Crabbe guided the kids and how he persevered the kids, writing down their Southern Section division ball tournament during the through one of his routine Allen Crabbe Basketball drills where he shoots the camp. ball with one hand, starting from a very close range VI title. During his senior from the basket, backing up year, he won the CIF South- after successfully landing ern Section division 4AA each shot. The exercise was title and a CIF division 4 something Crabbe learned state championship. Crabbe to enhance his shooting noted that playing at a high ability, giving the kids a level requires extra hours of AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL glimpse into his personal practice and sacrifice. Youth attempts one-hand workout regimen. “You can’t always be a shooting drill. “It’s pretty good, a pret- part of the fun things that The first day was for ty good experience,” St. your friends and all of that young participants ages 9- Bernard student, Cameron they want to do,” he said. 12 and the second day was Butler said. “[The camp] “You have to sacrifice the for 13-15-year-olds. Partici- told me how to shoot better fun times to get in the gym pants went through drills on with my form.” and just put in the work so shooting, passing, ball han- New Price Knights boys that you can perfect your dling, and low post moves. basketball coach, Chans AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL craft and become the best Crabbe wanted to enforce Smyth enjoyed seeing an Allen Crabbe teaches camp participants his one-hand shooting drill. that you can be.” Student Athlete of the Week: Mecca Muhammad BY AMANDA SCURLOCK 50 meters behind me, so I against him once, I couldn’t coloring,” Muhammad Sports Writer got a good time. She helped beat him, so I always look said. “Sometimes I make me reach the time.” up to him. I always tell him half cards, I make a poetry Track runner, Mecca Muhammad finished I’m gonna beat him one side and just some regular Muhammad of the Pacific the 800m with a 2:19.75 day.” words.” Coast Shockwaves won big time. In the 4x400m relays, Muhammad’s favorite Muhammad also helps at the 2019 Junior the squad finished with a subjects are art and science. her parents at their book- Olympics in Sacramento. 4:02.51 time. She noted that She also has authored a store. The patrons at times She earned three champi- her relay squad has a great book called “Family, I Love give her tips to better her onship medals after coming camaraderie. You” that is sold at her par- customer service skills. in first place in the 800m, “Since we’re all good ent’s book store, Malik “Sometimes—I don’t the 4x800m, and the friends, we work well Books. know why—but I always 4x400m in the 11-12 divi- together, we practice “It’s about how much I eat when I talk to people,” sion. together,” Muhammad said. love my family because she said. “My mom tells me The 800m was the For the 4x800m relay, when I was younger, I used to put down the food and biggest challenge for the Shockwaves ran a to always make cards and help the customers, some- Muhammad, one of her 9:31.62 time, taking first gifts, sometimes even songs times even the costumers competitors outran her once place and almost breaking AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL for my parents and my say that.” before. the national record for the Mecca Muhammad recently won three medals during the brother,” she said. “Now Follow @lasentinel- 2019 Junior Olympics. “The last 200m, I got in event. The Los Angeles Jets they’re all in this book.” news on Instagram and front of her. She was chal- hold the record after run- the meet record.” also have experience run- She aspires to be a child @thelasentinel on Twitter lenging me on the 150 ning a 9:30.72 time in 1997. At the age of eight, ning track. dermatologist working at to keep up with Student mark, and I had to sprint off “Pretty much all of my Muhammad started running “He’s one that pretty Kaiser when she grows up. Athlete of the Week. To because my legs were relay teams are undefeated, competitively. She gets much challenges me in a lot In her spare time, she cre- request a story on a student numb,” she said. “I end up especially my 4x800m,” inspiration from her father of stuff,” Muhammad said ates cards. athlete, email sprinting and she ended up Muhammad said. “We set and her older brother who about her brother. “I ran “I like drawing, [and] [email protected].

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ALAN BRAXTON while LAFC strive to main- wasn’t for a brilliant goa- Staff Writer tain their dominance in the line clearance off the head West. of Steven Beitashour. But On Sunday, August 11, The Red Bulls, once the the Red Bulls would find LAFC hosted the New York most feared team in the their goal soon enough in Reb Bulls at Banc of Cali- league, have fallen on hard the 42nd minute, when fornia Stadium during a times ever since losing midfielder Cásseres blasted crucial stretch of the regular their academy superstar, a ball past Tyler Miller to season. The Red Bulls, one Tyler Adams to the Bun- of the stronger teams in the desliga in Germany cou- East, is still looking to pled with the aging of their make their playoff push goal-scoring machine in Bradley Wright-Phillips. LAFC looked to take full advantage. PHOTO BY ROBERT TORRENCE In the 23rd minute, Jor- Eddie Segura (4) and Latif Blessing (7) both scored in LAFC’s win over the Red Bulls. dan Harvey scored his first goal for the Black and Gold ing the stellar first half hour enough. In the 61st minute, match, LAFC did a master- off a Carlos Vela free kick, for LAFC. Atuesta mad a brilliant run ful job of controlling the making a clever run in front The second half would into the box and was hastily tempo of the game, some- of the goalkeeper and head- fare much better for the taken down by a Red Bull thing they do better than ing the ball into the top Black and Gold. The team defender and a penalty just about anybody else in right corner for the 1-0 lead. thought they found their given immediately. Vela the league. It is apparent Just minutes later in the tiebreaker just five minutes converted with ease to that Bob Bradley’s side 25th minute, LAFC scored into the second half off of make the scoring 3-2. likens the teams passing yet again, this time on a stellar play from Adama LAFC defender, Eddie and tactical strategy to that PHOTO BY ROBERT TORRENCE well-worked team goal. Jordan Harvey (2) Scored Dimande and Mark-Antho- Segura found his first goal of Barcelona’s Tiki Taka Atuesta to Beitashour to a his first goal for The Black ny Kaye, who connected for LAFC in the 72nd playing style, keeping a streaking Blessing to dou- and Gold. seamlessly for the apparent minute on a nearly identical compact triangle around the ble the lead for LAFC at 2- third goal, however the goal goal to Harvey’s in the first ball at all times and putting 0. However, after LAFC’s disintegrate the clean sheet. was not given after a video half on a Carlos Vela free- immediate pressure on the PHOTO BY ROBERT TORRENCE second goal, the Reb Bulls New York was not done review deemed there was a kick to put the Black and ball on turnovers as Red MVP candidate Carlos Vela started to press. yet. Seconds before half- foul in the buildup. Gold up 4-2 and out of Bulls found themselves pulled the strings in LAFC’s In the 28th minute, New time, the Red Bulls equal- But LAFC would find reach for the Red Bulls. having trouble getting on 4-2 over the red Bulls. York nearly scored if it ized 2-2, completely deflat- their third goal soon From the start of the the ball the entire game. Young Talent Headlines The Drew League Playoffs BY JONATHAN BASSEY point guards and shooting Michael McCaa has quarter causing Team No Contributing Writer guards Brandon Jennings been CFO for 10 years and Shnacks to trail by 18 and Nick Young, UCLA his love for the Drew points before LaMelo Fans arrived in droves, redshirt freshman Shareef League increases each year. became a walking bucket packing the Los Angeles O’neal, 17-year-old LaMe- “What I love most is the draining 24 points in the Southwest College gym to lo Ball, who just inked a 2- level of development of second half alone to go witness elite talent compete year contract with the play in the Drew League,” with eight assists and force in the 46th season of Drew Illawarra Hawks of the said McCaa. “The long- the game to go to overtime. League playoff basketball Australian NBL and the standing tenure of many of No Shnacks went on to lose Saturday and Sunday. gifted five-star talent from our coaches have been in in overtime, but the crowd The Drew League was Mayfair High School, Josh the league for many years enjoyed the electric display the hottest show in town Christopher. and these coaches make of basketball performed. this weekend. Quavo, Founded in 1973 by member of rap group Alvin Willis, the Drew Migos, Flea, guitarist of the League has brought local Red Hot Chilli Peppers, kids, streetball legends, and

PHOTO BY JONATHAN BASSEY Shaq pulls his son Shareef aside during halftime to give him a few pointers on his first half gameplay.

out and recording every- feet while Ball was warm- where in the near max ing up with emphatic dunks capacity gym of Los Ange- and step back threes in les Southwest College. pregame drills. The Josh Christopher made sure Illawarra Hawks pro had he put on a show in the first 24 points on an efficient 6- round with a 40-point and for-9 from behind the 10 rebound double-double three-point arch. Leading

that gave his team, “Most his team, “No Shnacks,” to PHOTO BY JONATHAN BASSEY PHOTO BY JONATHAN BASSEY Hated Players,” the 20- a 10-point win and second Rapper Quavo showed up to witness the Drew League in LaMelo Ball takes contested floater during a close 2nd point victory cruising to the round birth. person. round matchup. second round. Chief Financial Officer Seventeen-year-old at the Drew League, sure they cultivate that cul- CitiTeam Blazers, Pub- and sports agent, Rich Paul professional stars to battle Christopher had a sensa- Michael McCaa empha- ture and it stays alive.” lic Enemy, Most Hated who represents NBA tal- every summer for the Drew tional dunk soaring through sized the development of The cameras were back Players, and Problems will ents such as LeBron James League Championship the paint for the and-one young talent this Drew out on day two, and the battle it out in a highly and Anthony Davis, were Title. For over 40 years, the finish leaving spectators League season. “One thing focus was back on the anticipated semifinal all in attendance. level of skill has continued with their jaws dropped that stood out to me is the young phenom, LaMelo round. The first round of play to increase as word of and immediately looking at elite emergence and young Ball with his family’s Face- The semifinals will take kicked off with an incredi- mouth and top tier talent their phones to replay the players such as LaMelo book show “Ball in The place at Los Angeles ble display of hoops that have propelled the Drew ridiculous footage. Ball, and Josh Christopher Family” filming from Southwest College on Aug. included NBA talents, League into the best show LaMelo Ball, brother of from Mayfair High School every courtside angle. 19 with no admission Montrezl Harrell and Jor- of summertime hoops. NBA point guard Lonzo who are competing at such LaMelo got into early charge just competitive dan Bell, former NBA Camera phones were Ball, had the crowd on their a high level,” said McCaa. foul trouble in the first hoops. Sparks Earn Fifth Consecutive Win, Edging Out Chicago Sky 84-81

BY JARRED DAVIS Chicago dropped to (14- started the game more con- points and five assists. 81. Contributing Writer 10). nected to the value of the Los Angeles carried “What's special about Forward, Nneka game.” momentum into the third, our team is that on a given After a slow start that Ogwumike had 17 points “Obviously, not a good and defensively, 25 Chica- night, anyone can step up saw the Los Angeles and 13 rebounds, and start,” said Ogwumike. go turnovers proved to be and we need people to step Sparks fight from behind guard, Maria Vadeeva “Not even a good half. But too much to overcome. up, “said Parker. to overcome a 16-point added 12 points for the for us to be able to Vadeeva connected on Haven't not been on the deficit, Chelsea Gray elec- Sparks. Chicago's Allie regroup, make our run, get a 3-point play to open the road since July 23, Los trified the crowd of 9,244 Quigley led the Sky with some stops and convert on fourth, giving the Sparks Angeles will look to in the closing minutes of 20 points, Cheyenne Park- those stops, it was good.” their first lead at 62-61. extend its winning streak the game while making an er added 19, and Diamond In the second period, Later in the period, a to seven games, when they array of tough shots. DeShields had 16. the Sparks outscored the pivotal shot clock viola- face the Dallas Wings on Gray scored seven of Eight minutes into the Sky 24-17 and were able tion was forced by Los Wednesday, followed by a her 26 points in the final game, Chicago found to stay close heading into Angeles, Gray and Ogwu- rematch with the Chicago 1:25 and the Los Angeles themselves leading 20-6, the second half. Ogwu- mike then seemingly put Sky on Friday night. Sparks rallied to defeat the forcing Los Angeles to mike converted a jumper the game away after scor- “You get comfortable Chicago Sky 84-81 on commit seven turnovers with 3.5 seconds left, cut- ing on back-to-back pos- at home,” said Fisher. “I Sunday afternoon at the through ten minutes of ting the Sparks halftime sessions with 5.7 seconds think we kind of reached Staples Center. play. deficit to five, 44-39. left. our limit of being at home. Los Angeles (15-8) has “Early on, they had “We were able to kinda Quigley was creative It’s time to take this show MARVIN JIMENEZ/T.G.SPORTSTV1 Sparks guard, Chelsea Gray now won eight of their last more purpose to their stay within striking dis- and got off a game-tying on the road, and get a little (12) scored a game-high 26 nine games and currently game,” said Sparks coach, tance in the first half,” said attempt at the buzzer, but it bit of that edge back, that points against the Chicago sit atop of the western con- Derek Fisher on the Sky. Sparks forward, Candace rolled off the rim and us-against-the-world men- Sky. ference standings, while “I thought that [Chicago] Parker, who had eight Sparks hung on to win, 84- tality.” THURSDAY,AUGUST 15, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-1 1ST ANNUAL AAFCA TV HONORS THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION (AAFCA) HANDS OUT AWARDS TO HONOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN TELEVISION AT THE INAUGURAL AAFCA TV HONORS SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Janet Mock, Richard Brooks Entertainer, Tichina Arnold, and Mj Rodriguez, among Max Greenfield, Marcel Marina Del Rey, August many others. The event was Spears, Beth Behrs, and 11, 2019, TheAfricanAmer- presided over by AAFCA Sheaun McKinney. ican Film Critics Associa- President Gil Robertson. Best TV Drama: “Power” tion (AAFCA) handed out 1ST ANNUAL AAFCA (Starz) PHOTO BY SHERI DETERMAN eight awards and two hon- TV HONOREES A drama series, limited (L-R) Asante Blackk, Niecy Nash, Attica Locke, Chaz Ebert, Gil Robertson, Ava DuVernay, Jharrel Jerome, Marsha Stephanie Blake and Aunjanue Ellis. orary awards today to cele- INCLUDED: series, documentary series, brate the excellence, innova- Best TV Comedy: “The television movie or otherwise and cultural significance breaker or gamechanger in writer Attica Locke. tion and diversity in televi- Neighborhood” (CBS) that stands out for its quality presented to creator, co- the television landscape. Best TV Performance - sion this year. The luncheon A comedy series, limited and cultural significance pre- writer and director Ava Presented to cast members Female: Angela Bassett in the Fireside Room at the series, television movie or sented to show writer Eric DuVernay. Niecy Nash, Aunjanue An actress whose work California Yacht Club was special that stands out for its Haywood and director Best Ensemble: “When Ellis, Marsha Stephanie during the calendar year has filled with guests that quality and cultural signifi- Anthony Hemingway. They See Us” (Netflix) Blake, Jharrel Jerome and been extraordinary. included AAFCA members, cance presented to the series Best Limited Series: This award may be Asante Blackk. Best TV Performance - industry executives, Chaz creator Jim Reynolds and “When They See Us” given to an ensemble in a Breakthrough Perform- Male: Sterling K. Brown Ebert, Sheryl Lee Ralph, cast members Cedric the (Netflix) drama series, limited series, ance: Jharrel Jerome An actor whose work A limited series, televi- documentary series, televi- “When They See Us” during the calendar year has sion movie or special that sion movie or otherwise This award may be given been extraordinary. stands out for its quality that stands out as a ground- to an actor, creator or project Inclusion Award: CBS that stands out as a ground- Recognizes a network or breaker or gamechanger in production entity that the television landscape. demonstrates a powerful Best Writing: “When commitment to diversity They See Us” (Netflix) and inclusion presented to Writing for a drama Kelly Kahl President, CBS series, comedy series, limit- Entertainment. ed series, documentary TV Icon Award: Ryan

PHOTO BY SHERI DETERMAN series, television movie or Murphy (L-R) Max Greenfield, Marcel Spears, Beth Behrs, Jim PHOTO BY SHERI DETERMAN otherwise that stands out for Recognizes a veteran of Reynolds, Sheaun McKinney, Cedric the Entertainment, (L-R) Jharrel Jerome, Ryan Murphy, Angela Bassett, Ava its quality and cultural sig- television who has forged a Chaz Ebert and Tichina Arnold. DuVernay and Sterling K. Brown nificance. Presented to path in greatness. Real Street Festival Brings Out Hip Hop’s Hottest Artists!

BY BERTRAM KELLER Contribuing Writer

Saturday—August 10, debuts 92.3’s Real Street Festival, located at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The two-day affair hosted an array of hip hop’s hottest attractions, saucing a roster of more than 30 acts and guest appearances; such as, Cardi B, Meek Mill, Migos, Future, Big Sean, Jay Rock, YG, RJ “Mr. LA,” Lil Baby, Trippie Redd, A

Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and PHOTO BY BERTRAM KELLER PHOTO BY BERTRAM KELLER many more. J Cruz poses for picture with Rich The Kid. Big Boy talks memories with Grammy Award-winning pro- Real Street Fest took ducer E-Love. place on a 650,000 square- graffiti wall, mini them.” Radio host and the closed out the inaugural foot lot Aug. 10-11. Gener- arcade(s), and conceptual people’s voice, J Cruz said, Real Street Festival to right now. God is good.” famous performance of al admission granted access backdrops for a fan photo “Our listeners are the best crown a spectacular week- Rocky went from Swedish “Murder was the Case” at to two adjacent outdoor shoot. listeners in the world, they end of hip hop. After rock- jail straight to the Real the MTV Awards, latter stages, and an indoor arena The late Nipsey Hus- give us their energy and we ing the crowd with Tyler Street concert stage a week turning himself into police transformed into a Big sle’s presence was immedi- feed off that energy. At the the Creator, Rocky silenced after his return to the states custody after the perform- Boy’s neighborhood. Pro- ately felt with a vibrant end of the day, time is real- the blaring, and composed (Aug. 2). ance. hip hop fans will be viding festival attendees mural where fans were able ly all we have; anytime, the remaining pits of mosh- The overall conscience talking about Real 92.3 with the much-needed air- to take photos and pay their [the people] give us their ing human bodies to share of Real Street Fest was that Real Street Fest for a long conditioned getaway from respects. Further, a Mack time, we owe [them] the his thoughts on his open- we are all witnessing a leg- time to come. This past the outside heat. Inside the Miller mural was also world. If we can entertain ended legal issues in Swe- endary hip hop moment. weekend was a sanctuary arena, syndicated radio painted in respects to sup- [them] for even a minute, den. Rocky said to a sea of All the artist appreciated for Hip Hop, and a big host, Big Boy conducted port another of hip hop’s we appreciate it.” spectators, “I’m so happy the platform, and they all thanks should go to Real disclosed interviews with fallen soldiers. Some of the most mem- to be here right now. That surpassed anticipation. 92.3 for bringing people artists like Jay Rock, Blue- Street Fest was a great orable performances were was a scary, humbling This festival will be refer- together who are not the face, Rich The Kid, Megan place to recognize new hip Trippie Redd, Meek Mill, experience, but I’m here enced like Snoop Dogg’s same but love hip hop. Thee Stallion just to name hop artists many haven’t Big Sean, Migos and Cardi a few. heard or seen perform. B. Trippie Redd energized Many fans got the When I asked Maxo Kreme spectators with his melodic chance to take pictures and about how it feels to per- transitions between songs. talk music with their form at the first year of Then pumping up the favorite artists, as well as Real Street, he responded, crowd, colliding his ener- participate in the varied “It feels great, LA is my getic vocals with the musi- festivities; such as, the new official second home!” cal breakdown of bass West Coast Customs car Female rap artist Saweetie infused instrumentals. exhibit (including Post said, “The fact that I went Meek Mill gave a classic Malone’s 1992 Ford to school [USC] out here, performance, honoring late Explorer), Cantu’s present- now I’m performing at one friends; such as Nipsey ed Brotherhood Barber- of the biggest festivals as a Hussle and “anyone who’s shop, nail salon, digital main artist; I’m grateful ever lost someone to the and thankful for that.” Leg- streets, to cancer, or to the endary producer Battcat judicial system.” said, “It’s a new generation Migos gave an amazing that needs us. We won’t performance, showcasing step away; we won’t alien- their cerebral skills; as a ate them. It’s so necessary result, of their journey to to bridge the gap between becoming iconic memebers the older generation and music industry. Migos the new generation.” embodied a vibration that When I asked Big Boy exudes through them to the about his approach to gath- crowd; almost, like you er the hottest artist at Real have teleported into anoth- Street Fest he stated, “It er world of “drip.” Cardi B was a team thing. We got a gave the crowd amazing lot of good people who do a energy that was essential to

PHOTO BY BERTRAM KELLER lot of great work. We get ASAP Rocky closing the Blueface gets ready for his together with the right peo- show. interview with Big Boy. ple and then brand with Rapper ASAP Rocky C-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY,AUGUST 15, 2019 It’s Not Too Late to Experience The Broad’s Powerful ‘Soul of a Nation’ Exhibition BY LAUREN FLOYD Staff Writer

The Broad’s “Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983” opened nearly six months ago at The Broad, but you still have a chance to experi- ence this powerful look into the influence of the Civil Rights movement and the Black Power movement on COURTESY OF THE BROAD A visitor views “Art Is…” a photo collection by artist art and expression from Loraine O’Grady. 1963 to 1983. Highlighting work from Freedom where Dr. Martin originally presented by Lon- artists such as Romare Bear- Luther King, Jr.’s delivered don’s Tate Modern in 2017 den, Barkley Hendricks, his famous “I Have a and has since traveled to the Noah Purifoy, Martin Dream” speech. It takes us Crystal Bridges Museum of Puryear, Faith Ringgold, through the experiences and American Art in Arkansas Betye Saar, Alma Thomas, expressions of a time when and the Brooklyn Museum COURTESY OF THE BROAD Charles White and William Black creators pushed to in New York. As you move A visitor looks on at Barkley Hendricks’ “Icon for My Superman” (1969). T. Williams, “Soul of a reclaim their voices and tap through galleries featuring Nation” celebrates their into the pride of their work from over 60 artists light the significant role of a two-part series featuring Harlem day in September including paintings, sculp- Black Los Angeles artists “live music by innovators of 1983. tures and photography, the held during the civil rights free jazz alongside younger “Lorraine O’Grady vibrancy and thread of Black movement including a pio- artists at the intersections of entered a parade float in the Power throughout the art is a neering L.A. artist Betye jazz, R&B, electronic, hip- Harlem African American reminder of the ways racism, Saar. The show even features hop and soul.” Tickets to the Day Parade as her alter ego identity and marginalization a piece from Beyonce and second night of Black Fire Mademoiselle Bourgeoisie of African Americans is so Jay-Z’s private collection – Sessions completely sold out Noire. She displayed a large deeply written into the art David Hammons “Shine.” with headliners like Kelsey gold picture frame in the and media of this era. Yet, After visiting “Soul of a Lu and Anthony Braxton at float, and hired fifteen we rarely see these Black Nation,” in London, The the show on Aug. 14. dancers to carry smaller gold artists receiving credit and Broad’s founding director, “Soul of a Nation” is frames,” reads the descrip- acclaim in museums and art Joanne Heyler decided to still open through Septem- tion of the photos. “The history books. This exhibi- bring it to Los Angeles being ber 1 and if you haven’t yet event was inspired by her tion is a beautiful attempt at that so much of L.A. is fea- visited, there is still plenty friend who said, ‘avant- COURTESY OF THE BROAD challenging the books of art tured within it. Many of the of time to experience what garde art doesn’t have any- The Broad’s “Soul of a Nation” exhibition highlights art history pages, adding in the exhibition’s highlights are so many people have called thing to do with Black peo- influenced by the Black Power movement during 1963- names of artists like Noah rooted in the West Coast, and a moving and powerful ple.’ Some members of the 1983. Purifoy, Loraine O’Grady those segments are even fur- look into what is the soul of crowd responded enthusias- contributions during a time heritage. The call for Black and a host of artisst, known ther spotlighted in this leg of our nation — Black art and tically, ‘Frame me, make me in world history that was power in the midst of a and unknown, who are the traveling exhibit. culture. art!’ and ‘That’s right. That’s pivotal for Black artists and tumultuous, racist and hos- often overlooked and rarely The Los Angeles exhibi- One of the last points to what art is; we’re the art!” African Americans as a tile environment is reflected credited for their strong tion also featured several view before exiting the “Soul of a Nation” closes whole. through the content and aes- influence on art. events and programs in exhibit is Lorraine September 1 at The Broad. The exhibit starts on a thetic of the art presented in The Los Angeles edition alignment with its content. O’Grady’s 1983 “Art Is…” For tickets and more infor- timeline with the March on this exhibit. of the show includes three The Broad’s “Black Fire which was a series of 40 mation, visit www.the- Washington for Jobs and “Soul of a Nation” was specific galleries that high- Sessions,” for instance, was photos taken one sunny broad.org/soul-of-a-nation. KCET Artbound Series Covers The Impact History of The Church with ‘How Sweet The Sound: Gospel In Los Angeles’ BY SAYBIN ROBERSON of gospel music with the He along with Aretha tial, turned churches into Contributing Writer arrival of James Cleveland, Franklin recording the most Black cultural hubs and safe a pioneer in the advance- successful, and highly social spaces. PBS Emmy award-win- ment of the gospel genre. ranked gospel album of all The inspiring documen- ning series “Artbound” and Beginning in 1965 with time with “Amazing tary touched viewers and it’s co-producer Dr. Daniel the Watts Rebellion, one of Grace.” The experience, so excited others. Following E. Walker hosted a special the darkest times in the his- powerful to the movement the viewing, a panel moder- screening at Baldwin Hills tory of L.A., but also a turn- and the gospel community ated by Dr. Walker was held Cinemark Theater August 5, ing point for Blacks as they still stands as a major point which featured Christopher 2019, followed by a panel found strength in coming in history as the album was West, PH.D., Calvin of the 10th episode titled, together through communi- recorded live in a church in Bernard Rhone, Dr. W. “How Sweet The Sound: ty empowerment. The com- South Central. Edward Jenkins, Jacqueline Gospel in Los Angeles.” munity used the church, and Cleveland’s influence Cogdell Djedje PH.D., The episode explored it’s music to organize and traveled worldwide as Donald Webber, and the conditions of Los Ange- unite against those who gospel grew. He welcomed Annette May Thomas, all of PHOTO CREDIT: SMITTY VISUALS les in the 1960s and 1970s oppressed them, ultimately the golden age of gospel, whom were featured within Dr. Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje, professor emeritus, Depart- and how gospel music leading to the election of bringing the music to radio, the film. ment of Ethnomusicology, The UCLA Herb Alpert School of helped bring people togeth- Tom Bradley, Los Angeles’s recording albums with big The panel shared their Music, responds to questions about How Sweet the er, socially, economically, first Black mayor. choirs and elevating the stories in the film and high- Sound: Gospel in Los Angeles following screening Mon., and politically. According to The story also digs into sound and meaning of the lighted key factors. They Aug. 5 at Cinemark Baldwin Hills. (l) Christopher West, the documentary the west James Cleveland and his music. His work, noticed by welcomed questions from Ph.D, assistant professor, History, Pasadena City College. coast revamped the sound impact on the time frame. many was the most influen- guests, including a 12-year- are going,” Djedje explains. Dr. Walker closes out old aspiring gospel singer The word Sankofa describes with an inspiring speech on and another who wanted to the purpose of the docu- hard work and dedication to know if the churches and mentary, the reason behind this story stood as a testa- choirs of today could the event, and the answer to ment to the power Black reunite Black citizens today. many questions prompted people have once they unite One of the more special by the audience. on a common front. In his notes from the panel comes The history of gospel closing statement, he says, from Jacqueline Cogdell music is still very unknown “it takes us sticking togeth- Djedje PH.D., as she spoke to many. Dr. Walker along er, believing in a higher on the importance of know- with Wrong Creative and power and the commonality ing the history to make an the Heritage Music Founda- we share is greater than the impact today. tion created this documen- difference.” “Sankofa, an Asante tary to keep the history of To watch “How Sweet term that means look back, the gospel alive, in hopes of The Sound: Gospel in Los you have to look back it never being a forgotten Angeles” visit kcet.org/art- before you know where you piece of America’s history. bound.

PHOTO CREDIT: SMITTY VISUALS Dr. Daniel E. Walker, co-producer, “How Sweet the Sound: Gospel in Los Angeles,” con- ducts Q&A with “How Sweet the Sound: Gospel in Los Angeles” documentary cast on Mon., Aug. 5 at Cinemark Baldwin Hills. (l-to-r) Walker; Dr. W. Edward Jenkins, pastor of Victory Baptist Church; Calvin Bernard Rhone, chapter representative, the Los Angeles chapter of Gospel Music Workshop of America; Annette May Thomas, gospel performer and James Cleveland’s business manager; Donald Webber, CEO of Real Gospel Music, minister of music at Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church, organist for The Voices of Deliverance; Christopher West, Ph.D, assistant professor, History, Pasadena City College; and Dr. Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje, professor emeritus, Department of Ethnomusicology, The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 www.lasentinel.net D-1

By Shannen hill career would lead her to sion. Business was going Contributing Writer dancing or coaching dance, “I never really thought well for Davison and in but she found a different that I would be doing hair 2018, she found another At the age of 26, Bri- calling in college. Davi- as a career, but God had a calling working with chil- anna Davison is not only son picked up hair skills plan. When I was in col- dren. One of her clients a businesswoman, but a from her brother who was a lege, I was just doing hair wanted a wig made for her philanthropist. She has hairdresser and in the dorm rooms, but granddaughter and Davi- extended her hair would do then I started getting a big son thought that the grand- company, Rich her hair clientele. I thought, ‘you daughter was a teenager. Girl Hair Co., all know what, I’m going to She turned out to be a little to helping hair school,’” said Davi- girl who suffered from hair children son. “The minute I walked loss. This started her Rich with can- in and smelled the oil sheen Kid’s Collection. cer and and the spritz, I just knew “She brought her in, other that that’s where I was sup- and I was thinking that she hair posed to be.” was going to be a teenager loss Davison was thriving or someone older. I’m not in her classes at beauty thinking a baby girl, but she school before starting ended up being a child,” her business, but life said Davison. was not easy. Since she “So, she came into the dropped out of college, salon and I’m looking at she couldn’t live in the the child and looking at the dorms anymore and was grandma. I’m freaking out SEDRICK ASKEW living hotel-to-hotel. Dur- in my head because I never Brianna Davison, founder of Rich Girl Hair Co., works ing those years, she built did anything like this be- with one of her Rich Kids clients. her clientele and in 2015 fore. The baby didn’t have Rich Girl Hair Co. was any hair and I’m like, ‘ok, event in Memphis at the around the happy cart, the open for business selling let’s do it,’ and it just went Ace Arena on Sept. 21. The which is a cart full of toys time wigs, extensions, classes, from there. Now, I learn event will raise money for for the kids. She is also a as a and hair installation. something new every-time children with cancer and mentor and motivational young girl. “I’ll never forget the I work with a child and it’s alopecia in honor of Sep- speaker hosting and speak- While in col- mop water smell at the ho- just amazing.” tember being Childhood ing at events that empower lege Davi- tels. I was in the struggle, Rich Kid’s Collection Cancer Awareness Month. women. She uses her social son started but I knew that I had what was recently on tour giv- It will also highlight chil- media pages to spread en- doing hair it took to get what I wanted ing away wigs and make- dren entrepreneurship as couragement and positivity for her and that one day I would overs to young girls. Davi- many of the vendors will as well. classmates be rich. That’s where Rich son made stops in Atlanta, be children and teenagers. out of the Girl comes from,” said Da- Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Along with starting a For more information dorm just vison. “The best part about DMV, Omaha, Chicago, wig line for kids, Davi- about Davison, visit her conditions. to make extra money and that time was that I was West Palm Beach, New son started volunteering on Instagram @_bristylez_ Growing up in Mem- even though she was on investing in myself. You York, and here in Los An- with St. Jude Children’s and for information on phis, Davison was a cheer- the Dean’s list and mak- can’t help what you don’t geles. Next month, she will Research Hospital. She Rich Girl Hair Co. and the leader, majorette, and gym- ing good grades in school, know but you can invest in crown the girls from the goes in every Tuesday Rich Kids Collection, visit nast. She thought that her doing hair became her pas- yourself and learn.” tour at her Kids Explosion and Thursday and drives richgirlhairco.com.

By lauren Floyd known as SAPPA. The struggling. Staff Writer program offers high quality Regardless, the goal music education and expo- of the program remains It’s no secret that when sure into the world of arts focused on enriching the it comes to under-resourced which builds self-esteem, youth of South L.A., Watts communities in predomi- discipline and creativity and Compton with music. nantly Black and Brown amongst its youth partici- “My goal is to make neighborhoods, arts and pants. sure our kids learn music music education is usually “We stress learning correctly so that they can lacking. But the program music correctly at a very have control of their ca- director of the Watts-Wil- early age so you can cre- reers and control of their lowbrook Conservatory ate any music you want lives. I don’t want my hip & Youth Symphony, Billy not only creatively, but ef- hop artists to go into a stu- Mitchell, says it’s not be- fectively,” says Mitchell, a dio and the engineer has cause the programs don’t self-taught pianist who has to tell them that there are exist. had an affinity for music three beats there, or four “The problem with un- since childhood. Growing beats there,” says Mitchell. der resourced areas is that up with that natural incli- “In any genre we repre- they very seldom get infor- nation for music meant that sent, I want us to know all WWC PHOTO mation on all the opportu- Mitchell says he, like WWC students learn symphonic string instruments - violin, viola, cello and bass. the technical aspects of it nities that are out there,” many students, struggled so we can control it.” says Mitchell. “There are with the technical aspect of up, they are not operating free through the sponsor- for WWC. college scholarships and practicing and taking les- at the level that I would ship and support of The “We’ve been very for- WWC’s Fall 2019 ses- grants and all kinds of sons. expect them to, and the Herb Alpert Foundation, tunate from corporate fund- sion begins September things available.” “I totally get it, I under- level that I know they can The Ayrshire Foundation, ing, but we haven’t been so 10. Registration and ori- One of those programs stand why young people operate at, because they’ve California Community fortunate with community entation will take place you should know about are resistant [of music les- never had the exposure to Foundation, The Ralph M. funding which has been an Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 5PM in the South Central L.A., sons] and why this is kind these kinds of programs.” Parsons Foundation, South- issue with me,” says Mitch- in the City of Los Ange- Watts and Compton area, of difficult. I did the same The students of WWC ern California Edison, The ell. He doesn’t know why les “Old Library Build- is the Watts-Willowbrook thing. But later, as I got are being prepared to re- Colburn Foundation, The exactly that is, but he says ing”’ at 1501 E 103rd St., Conservatory, or WWC, back into music, I found verse these types of dis- California Arts Council its troubling to see so much Los Angeles, CA 90002. which is now preparing for myself in a professional parities in music. Par- and the Jerry & Terri Kohl funding and attention from Applications are avail- its tenth year of providing setting, and I wasn’t pre- ticipants attend one hour Foundation. Still, Mitchell celebrities and public fig- able online at sappa.net free music classes to youth, pared.” classes after school, twice says as with most inner-city ures, being invested else- and you can learn more ages 6-18. Mitchell went back to a week. They learn to read music programs, funding where, while the communi- about WWC at wattswillow- WWC was established school to get profession- music and play symphonic remains a continuous need ties they came from are still brookconservatory.com. in early 2010 at the Watts- ally trained which he says string instruments — vio- Willowbrook Boys & Girls was much more difficult lin, viola, cello and bass. Club in partnership with the as an adult. Now, Mitchell These satellite programs Scholarship Performance has instilled this lesson he are designed to be the net- Preparatory Academy, also learned in his outreach to work that forms the core youth. of the Watts-Willowbrook “It’s so important to Youth Symphony, made up learn music as a child. So, of young people from the I brought that message to South Central L.A. and the young people because once Watts/Compton communi- you got it as a child…you ties. got it,” says Mitchell. Classes are offered “I have been judging at three locations in the music competitions for Watts/Compton area, in- years and I am always dis- cluding the WLCAC cam-

COURTESY PHOTO appointed that a lot of my pus on Central Avenue. Billy Mitchell, program di- inner-city students, who I Classes are completely free - know are qualified and -tal with the exception of a $10 rector for the Watts Con WWC PHOTO servatory & Youth Sym- ented, are not showing up. registration fee. Students ages 6-to-18 can take free lessons at the Watts-Willowbrook Conservatory. phony. And when they do show The WWC program is D-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019

SpeCial to the Sentinel evening was an affair of fun, food, music, dance and cul- nounce the change of the firm’s name to Ivie McNeill Wy- tural entertainment. att Purcell & Diggs. The announcement was received with Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs, California’s larg- “We have some of the best clients and it’s our pleasure excitement and applause by the guests. est African American law firm, held its 5th Annual Client to host this event to show our appreciation for their long- This is the first time in 30 years that the firm has Appreciation event treating its clients to a Cuban experi- time continued support.” stated Rickey Ivie, director and changed its name. In 1990, the firm changed its name from ence. A Night in Havana was an evening filled with beauty president of the law firm. Ivie and McNeill to Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt. and art that captured the essence and flare of Cuba. The The law firm also used this occasion to publicly an-

By Brian W. Carter The 501(c)(3) local, ties to support prevention Contributing Writer public benefit, non-profitand management of chron- organization is commit- ic lung disease. Taste of Soul (TOS) is ted to clean air and greaterThis will be their sec- a family festival that has lung health for Los Angeles ond year attending TOS a little bit of everything to County residents. and they are looking for- offer everyone. One thing BREATHE LA’s mis- ward to sharing valuable you can find at TOS is- in sion is to promote clean air information to the public. formation from a variety of and healthy lungs through “We are thrilled to be organizations. research, education, advo- welcomed back to Taste of BREATHE California cacy, and technology. Soul for a second time and of Los Angeles County “We recognize that the truly believe in the power (BREATHE LA) is a TOS identification and early of community organiza- vendor that will be educat- detection of asthma and tions, meeting community ing everyone on the impor- COPD is integral to leading members right where they tance of clean air and lung a healthy life,” said Karib- are, to provide necessary health — two vital compo- ian. information and services to nents to a healthy life. “Increasing access to keep them thriving,” said “Founded in 1903 as screening and education- reKaribian. an independent lung health duces the burden of chronic Be sure to stop by organization called the Los lung disease among at-riskBREATHE LA’s booth at Angeles Society for the and ‘difficult to reach’Taste of Soul on October Study and Prevention ofpopulations and increases 19, to get valuable informa- Tuberculosis, the organi- care-seeking behavior - ul tion on keeping your lungs zation evolved to focus ontimately in favor of earlier healthy and other informa- the prevention and controland accurate asthma/COPD tion. of lung disease as it -is diagnosispar and greater lung For more information, ticularly related to air - polhealth.” please visit https://breathe- lution and smoking,” said BREATHE LA pres- la.org/programs/. Kara L. Karibian, MPHently serves over 11,000 For more information and director of programs youthat ages 8-14 in through- on Taste of Soul, please BREATHE LA. out the region through af- visit tasteofsoul.org “Today, we promote terschool program partner- Get the Taste of Soul our quality-of-life initia- ships in Long Beach and App for up-to-the-minute tives through community the South Bay cities, South performer & stage info, education and awareness and Southeast Los Angeles, interactive maps, exclusive efforts, particularly com- Central Los Angeles, the offers, discounts, contests mitted to improving lungSan Gabriel Valley and - beand more available on Ap- health among those most yond. ple App Store and Google disproportionately affected Their adult lung health Play. by poor air quality andprogramming provides You can follow Taste of greater incidence of chron- necessary education and Soul on Facebook, Twitter ic lung disease.” health screening opportuni- and Instagram.

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Upwards of 2000 men, women and children made their way to the 3rd Annual “Church at the Park” held at the historic South Park, located at 345 E. 51st St., in South Los Angeles. Pas- tor Shep Crawford, and co-pastor, Dr. Shalonda Crawford, of Experi- ence Christian Ministries (ECM), led the festival- styled event, which aimed EXPERIENCE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES to promote peace and unity Pastors Shalonda and Shep Crawford, center, OG gang members, and LAPD officers pledge to promote unity and peace in South L.A. in the community. In search of allies to help bridge the gap be- tween Black and Brown residents, the Crawfords partnered with the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC Faith), Latino Outreach and Un- derstanding Division (LOUD) and the Interna- tional Society of Black La- tinos (ISBL), all initiatives KELVIN SAULS of AIDS Healthcare Foun- Rev. Kelvin Sauls, Pastor Shep Crawford and Council- dation (AHF). member Curren Price, Jr. The exciting fellow- ship offered music as well as free food, clothing, toi- letries, employment re- sources, housing options, rapid HIV testing, educa- tion services, allergy test- CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL ing, financial counseling, Faith Evans Deitrick Haddon face painting, children’s games and a money ma- people,” he said. high-energy, praise and turned gang intervention- chine challenge sponsored Jackie Harris of BLACC worship by the Connection ists, who all shared their by AHF. AHF’s mobile Faith added, “Church at the singers and the True Praise stories. unit tested more than 125 Park in South Park was an and Vizual Arts dancers. Contemporary gospel individuals while the phar- amazing event-filled day of The hip hop group, Roqk artist Deitrick Haddon, macy educated more than inspiration, unity, families, Star, (Royalty of Queens & Grammy award-winning 100 individuals. community service, and Kings), performed an ex- vocalist Faith Evans and “This event came out strong partnerships. This plosive set with Dr. Craw- R&B singer Frankie J gave even better than I thought would not have been pos- ford burst onto center stage outstanding musical perfor- it would,” declared Pas- sible without all the support to lead the rap. mances. “I’m glad to help EXPERIENCE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES tor Shep. “We have been that the respective teams The crowd roared with touch people outside the Jaqueline Harris of AHF, Pastor Shep Crawford, Tammi praying and planning for provided.” excitement, setting the four walls of the church,” Mac of KJLH and ECM co-pastor, Dr. Shalonda Crawford. this event and to see Black, Expressing similar stage for Pastor Shep to de- proclaimed Evans. “My Brown, community, police comments, Rev. Kelvin liver a visual adaptation of heart and soul have always blessings that will come to with police, gang mem- and everybody come to- Sauls, AHF board mem- the story of Joseph from the been and will always be this area. We claim victory bers, mothers, teachers, gether, what more can you ber, described the event as book of Genesis. Within rooted in the Gospel!” in the name of Jesus and we and principles to talk about ask for? Overwhelmed is “an extraordinary opportu- minutes, he captivated and In addition, LAPD Offi- claim South Park as a start- how we can continue to an understatement. nity to bridge church to the inspired the crowd. cer Cody Silva of the New- ing point for what you are work together and making “To be able to serve community through cata- Ninth District Council- ton Station led a prayer doing in this community,” sure we can bring more the community, offer free lytic and collaborative part- member Curren Price, Jr., for the community, asking intoned Silva. peace to this community,” resources and to actu- nerships. If you want your also extended greetings and “may the God that gives As for the future, Pas- said Pastor Shep. ally meet the residents congregation to be real invited the crowd to utilize you encouragement, give tor Shep said that he plans and shake their hands was and relevant, adhere to the the newly-renovated South you a spirit of unity so you to host a forum to develop Experience Christian invaluable. We wanted to Great Commission and go Park. Others speakers in- may glorify God and father strategies to promote peace Ministries (ECM) located let them know that we are from the pew to the pave- cluded representatives of of our Lord Jesus Christ. between the various ethnic- at 326 E. 47th Place in Los here in the community as ment to the park!” Mothers of Slain Sons “Thank you, Lord God, ities residing in South L.A. Angeles. To learn more, a church and a help for the The event opened with and former gang members for the people here and the “I will have a panel visit TheECM.org.

By Cora JaCkSon-foSSett and Bishop Larry East- Religion Editor land of the Church of the Latter Day Saints - Santa Fourteen L.A. County Monica Stake, for uniting youth enhanced their skills to organize the trip. The for the future by attending total cost – including ac- the Civics, Law and Lead- commodations, meals, ership Camp at Brigham counselor supervision and Young University. activities - was free for The event, held July 29 the students, thanks to a through Aug. 3, welcomed scholarship through the J. high school students from Reuben Clark Law Society

Pilgrim and Greater St. Au- BYU PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO - LA Chapter. gustine Missionary Bap- Kaleah Sykes, center, with students at BYU Law camp. Kaleah, LaShawn and Kayla Sykes. Voicing his willingness tist Churches along with to help the teens attend the teens from across the U.S. Luther King High School. have a fun time going every that your child is interested excellent program to be a BYU camp, Pastor Nicho- to learn how to become She credited an increase year,” she added. “It’s not in, the BYU camp teaches part of.” las said, “We haven’t be- positive change agents in her self-confidence andthe same thing every year.” leadership, public speaking Chester-Sykes also ac- gun to live until the day we for their communities. public speaking skills to Her mother, LaShawn and interviewing skills. It knowledged her pastor, the decide to live for someone The curriculum covers taking part in the camp for Chester-Sykes, noted that is also really good to put on Rev. Dr. Albert Nicholas; other than just ourselves.” civics, civic engagement the past three years. the BYU camp aids stu- their resume and their col- Pastor E. Wayne Gaddis Learn more at law- and effective leadership as “I met so many new dents in multiple ways. lege applications. It is an of Greater St. Augustine; camp.ce.byu.edu. well as presentations from people. It was an interracial The youth learn about gov- professionals in law and experience and you get to ernment and legal careers, government. Students are view other people’s per- they stay on campus in col- also paired with law school spective on different top- lege dorms, and meet peo- mentors, enjoy field trips ics,” recalled Sykes, who ple from all walks of life. By Larry Buford bunch of words thrown to- and participate in a range will attend West Los An- “I think it is a wonder- Contributing Writer gether. of interactive activities. geles College this fall and ful program and opportu- So, concerning cre- The courses were devel- major in criminal justice. nity for our kids, especially Are you a creative per- ation versus evolution, oped with guidance and “We did mock trials those who are in the in- son? If so, then you know which would you believe resources from the Federal and moot court. I benefitedner city and haven’t had a the creation process of that best-selling author Bar Association’s Admin- from that because I don’t chance to explore or travel making something from Stephen King accidentally istrative Office of the U.S.really like speaking in front out of Los Angeles Coun- nothing. knocked over some ink Courts. of people and that forced ty,” said Chester-Sykes, As a writer, I brood onto some paper and the Among the attendees me to actually speak my who directs the mass choir over a blank page to find splash formed into a best- was Kaleah Sykes, a mem- mind in front of people. and sings with the praise the right words to bring a selling novel; or rather that COURTESY PHOTO ber of Pilgrim Baptist and Also, the counselors are re- team at Pilgrim Baptist. meaningful thought or idea he purposefully toiled and Larry Buford 2019 graduate of Martin ally good here and I really “Regardless of the field to fruition. It’s not just a {See WORDS D-4} D-4 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019

SentineL neWS ServiCe “Every night promises to be a night of change and Issuing a call to “La- a heart-searching experi- dies, get ready,” the Love, ence.” Peace and Happiness Re- The conference speak- deemed Women’s Ministry ers will be Prophetess will hold their 2019 Annual Crystal Estes, Minister Redeemed Women’s Con- Florence Cook, Dr. Carla COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO The Right Rev. T. Larry The Rev. Edward Victor ference starting Wednes- Williams, Minister Meri- Kirkland, Sr., retired Hill II, pastor of Mount day, Aug. 21, through Sun- lyn Jolly and Elder Neldra AME bishop, will preach COURTESY PHOTO Zion Missionary Baptist day, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. Campbell of the Church on Aug. 18, at 9:30 a.m., Church in Los Angeles, The conference will be of Deliverance Ministries. for the 113th anniversary Dr. Kathye Jenkins, right, greets passed away on Aug. held in the LPH edifice lo- COURTESY PHOTO The LPH choir and praise of Grant AME Church, author Melvina Jones at the 12, at the age of 52. His cated at 4951 S. Figueroa team, along with guest art- Dr. Jacqueline Martin 10435 S. Central Ave., in “Roxboro Roots” book signing on homegoing service was St., in Los Angeles. Their ists, will provide the music. Los Angeles. Inviting ev- Aug. 10, at Word of Life Bookstore. pending at press time. theme is “Who and What inspiring and motivating All women are invited eryone to attend, Kirk- Are You Listening To.” conferences of all times,” to attend. Registration is land said, “Join me in “This year will prove said Bishop Leon and Dr. free. For more informa- celebrating Grant AME’s to be one of the greatest, Jacqueline Martin, hosts. tion, call (800) 757-6552. legacy in South L.A.”

of Christ,” and in order from a simple dish towel, and everyone was created Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship Words {Continued from D-3} to become a part of His to something more exqui- from intelligence; not hap- presents the winners of the SBMG Essay/Poetry Event and FOWGS Young Artists Competition on Aug. 17, at 5 p.m., at skillfully wrote it? church, we must be born site like a wedding dress.” penstance. God’s creation 2085 South Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James K. The Bible reads in Gen- again; that is, to believe and God created us all for speaks for itself, whether McKnight. The free event includes a reception, said producer esis 1:2, “And the earth was turn our hearts and minds different purposes as the we choose to admit it or Van Young. To learn more, email [email protected] . without form, and void; and toward Him. He explains in body of Christ. Romans not. I say, “admit,” because darkness was on the face of John 3:5-7 how we must be 9:21(NIV) reads: “Does even a fool has to believe Second AME Church plans Family Reunion Worship on Aug. 18, at 10 a.m., at the deep. And the Spirit of “born of water and spirit.” not the potter have the right there is a greater force be- 5500 S. Hoover St., said Pastor Carolyn Baskin-Bell. Genesis God moved upon the face Does that sound familiar? to make out of the same yond the futility of trying to of Second and Devotion of Berean Seventh Day Adventist of the waters. And God Creation began with lump of clay some pottery prove the evolution theory. Church will perform. “The Taste of S.A.M.E.” food reception said let there be light; and water and the Spirit of for special purposes and Now, as a member of will take place following the worship. there was light.” The am- God. When we say, “I do,” some for common use?’” the body of Christ, what is Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church plified version says, “The to Christ, we become new Note: The difference your role in adorning the presents Annual Stewardesses Day on Aug. 25, at 3 p.m., Spirit of God was moving creatures being fitted and between knitting and cro- bride-to-be (the church) in at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary [hovering, brooding] over adorned as a bride-to-be cheting: Knitting can be preparation for the groom S. Minor. The theme is “Keep Busy Working For the Lord” the face of the waters.” He awaiting the groom. done by hand or by ma- – the return of Jesus Christ based on James 1:25. Pastor John E. Cager III of Ward AME already had in mind what My wife is a profes- chine. Crocheting can only who died on the cross to Church will be the guest preacher. Call (323) 296-5610 for He intended to create, so it sional crocheter; she be done by hand. There is reconcile mankind to God? details. did not take long (six days) writes: “To most people, not a machine that can rep- Larry Buford is the au- Price Chapel AME Church – God’s word says it, and I yarn is just a ball of string, licate genuine crochet. We thor of “Things Are Gettin’ sponsors Annual Steward’s Day on Aug. 25, at 3 p.m., at believe it! but through the eyes of the are God’s exclusive, intri- Outta Hand,” and “Book To 4000 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Benjamin The church is referred crocheter, it can be made cate handiwork. The Future.” E-mail: lbu- Hollins. The Rev. Dr. Francine Brookins and the members of to in the Bible as “the bride into a myriad of things The point is, everything [email protected]. Beth-El AME Church – Fontana will be the special guests. To learn more, call (323) 296-2406.

New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 9537 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Worship Services..... 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday School ...... 9:30am Prayer Meeting (Wed) ...... 6:30pm Bible Study (Wed) ...... 7:00pm The Church Where “It Pays to be Nice”

CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor