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LeadersUp gives opportunity to combat the issue of youth unemployment

employers." with the employer. Dur- (courtesy photo) LeadersUp works with ing the first 90 days of programs throughout Los employment, LeadersUp Angeles, including Broth- works with the young erhood Crusade and Para adults to help them re- Los Niños. They come in tain employment through and start a weeklong work- providing transportation, shop for the young people childcare, proper work at- interested. This workshop tire and someone to speak teaches the youth every- with regarding different thing they need to know challenging experiences. about the company they The organization then will be interviewing for, works with the youth for as well as power skills, another 12-to-18 months including effective com- on creating a career and munication, perseverance, education outline, so that strong work ethic and the they can move up in the COURTESY PHOTO ability to build relation- company. Jeffery Wallace ships. "This strategy is not After finishing the pro- just about charity, but also By Shannen Hill youth unemployment and cess, the young people the business and econom- Contributing Writer they asked me to partici- take an assessment and if ic benefits. L.A. cannot PHOTO JAMES BLAND pate in their design," said they have a passing score, survive if we don't get to LeadersUp hiring event attendee, Emmanuel Jeffery Wallace is giv- Wallace. "It turned out to they go on to interview these 200,000 young peo- Kashimbiri receives job offer at Los Angeles hiring fair. ing employment oppor- be an informal interview tunities to young adults and they wanted me to throughout Los Angeles build the program with $1 through his program, Lead- million." ersUp. Wallace grew up in What started as just an Richmond, CA but came to idea through Starbucks has Los Angeles to study mu- grown into a $3.8 million sic at UCLA. He went on non-profit organization to obtain a master's degree with locations in Los An- at UC Berkeley and started geles, San Francisco and working with the Los An- Chicago. LeadersUp works geles Urban League. All with youth, ages 18 to 24 of his experiences led him to prepare them for em- to knowing that he had to ployment with companies give opportunities to youth including FedEx, AT&T, who grew up in some of the Target and more. Not only same circumstances as he. PHOTO RONNIE VERSHER does the organization con- "I was always told that I Recent graduates of LeadersUp P.O.W.E.R. Skills Training in Oakland with certifications of completion for nect the youth with em- was the exception, but our successfully qualifying for interviews with employer partner AT&T. ployment, but it also works people and our communi- with the young adults for a ties of color all have talent. ple, who are not in school move up in the company." when they started, and has formative for them, it's go- year after being employed It's about the opportunity," and not working," said The youth who have helped hundreds of youth ing to be transformative for to help them stay employed said Wallace. "There's tal- Wallace. "Every employer worked with LeadersUp find employment, and giv- their kids, their families, and move up in the compa- ent in these urban commu- is interested in placing continue to move up in en the employers tremen- their neighborhoods and nies. nities that companies are them on a career pathway their companies and some dous talent and resources. their peers," said Wallace. "In August of 2013, overlooking. I knew that that leads to a higher role. have even created busi- "Being able to provide there were a couple of ex- if we could create a solu- A lot of our work is not nesses of their own. In just the young people with For more information ecutives at Starbucks who tion, that it would be both only making sure that the four years, the organiza- some hope, some oppor- about LeadersUp, visit were interested in launch- impactful and beneficial to young people can get in, tion has grown to almost tunity and some support is www.leadersup.org. ing an initiative to address the young people and the but that they stay in and four times the profit of not only going to be trans-

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The New Universal Super Hero on display in Santa Monica at the Patrick Paintings Gallery

The "Buffalo Warrior" art exhibit is the tale of a boy born into slavery. When he reaches the age of manhood, he enlists in the military to fight in the Civil War where he dies in battle; only to be reborn as the super hero, Buffalo Warrior. “The Buffalo Warrior really resonated with the human soul. I don’t like to call him a 'Black' super hero; he’s The New MLK Community a universal super hero. He just happens to be tall, dark and handsome,” believes artist Medical Group is open Chaz Guest and accepting patients The Martin Luther King, Jr. 105 By Darralynn Hutson the L.A. artist to the Black to rewrite a narrative that’s Community Medical Group 5 min specializes in helping community E. 120th St. Contributing Writer affluent seems both ex- been so wrong. I have my 2.0 miles hausted and exhilarated chance to write it in a way members who have been in the 205 hospital and those with chronic Guests are seated in amongst his friends. Just that empowers and that’s conditions like diabetes, high blood chairs facing front and cen- when the world cries for a what I chose as part of my pressure, heart failure and kidney 1680 E. 120th Street ter towards Chaz Guest, re- hero, Buffalo Warrior must mission.” diseases. We coordinate care Los Angeles, CA 90059 nowned artist debuting this come to earth because The conscience man with between the hospital, the medical El Segundo Blvd. latest series of creations, there’s far too much evil. the denim kimono and trade-

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schools have the least budget and still are pro- ducing their numbers.” He believes there is a low number of Blacks going into the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field for several reasons. The first being the length of time it takes to com- plete school. “Engineering schools usually afford four, five, or six years, which means it’s longer and it costs more,” said Jack- son. “Why are there more athletes? Because there are more scholarships available. Part of the en- gineering task is a more daunting challenge. We can do it, but we must prioritize doing it.” PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS PHOTO BY AARON BRUMFIELD Jackson states in Rev. Jesse Jackson Rev. Jesse Jackson sits down with the Sentinel for an exclusive interview. order to increase the level of Blacks in tech week, he, along with other the age of 18, voter registra- didn’t experience the Civil industry, society must By Kimberlee Buck build monuments in his political, leaders led a press tion is automatic; however, Rights Movement, and start early introducing Staff Writer honor. When you lose the conference on voter’s rights the law is not being imple- didn’t live through drinking children to STEM fields war, you surrender the rel- and the impact of the immi- mented. To help address out of colored only water at a young age. For this Recently, the Los Ange- ics of war. There are no gration policy. this issue, Jackson is work- fountains and present day. reason, Jackson is push- les Sentinel had an oppor- swastikas flying in -Ger “Black voter suppres- ing on starting a voter jus- “The difference is that ing for 1,000 churches to tunity to speak with leg- many, there are no Hitler sion, that’s the real deal,” tice commission. The com- Jim Crow was legal and receive access to 20 to endary civil rights activist statutes in Germany, there he said. mission will travel around we didn’t have the right to 30 computers. The com- Jesse Jackson regarding are no Hitler high schools, Reverend Jackson goes the country holding hear- vote. We have a weapon puters will be utilized to current events in Charlot- as in Robert E. Lee high on to say, that the present ings on voter suppression that we didn’t have then,” teach children about the tesville, voter rights, voter school or Hitler highways era is focused so much on schemes, which include he said. stock market and finan- suppression, and today’s as in Robert E. Lee high- voter registration that peo- states that only allow citi- In addition to Jackson’s cial literacy. tech industry. ways in Washington to- ple have ignored the impact zens one day to vote, states current agenda, he is also “At Christmas time , Jackson believes the day.” of voter nullification. that do not allow citizens to pushing for inclusiveness rather than buying recent White supremacist Jackson goes on to say “We never stopped try- vote on Sundays, and states in the technology industry. your child another ball protest in Charlottesville, the Robert E. Lee statue ing to nullify the vote once that do not allow citizens “Facebook doesn’t have or another trinket, buy over the removal of the must come down. we got the right to vote. to vote the weekend before a Black person sitting on them a laptop. We know General Robert E. Lee stat- “The flags must not be We got the right to vote in the election. Plans have al- their board nor does Ama- how to use these gadgets ute, is due to the unfinished flown, the confederate flag 1965, right after 85 years. ready been set to make a zon,” he said. but we need to know business of the Civil War. must come down, and the Blacks couldn’t vote, those massive push toward voter “We found that employ- how to make them,” he “Robert E. Lee, in his Electoral College must serving in Vietnam. You registration in Virginia and ment [for Blacks] is around said. lifetime, said he didn’t end,” he said. couldn’t vote on a college New Jersey. 2 percent on the tech side “The future is in the want a statue built to him,” Aside from address- campus and you couldn’t “The crown jewel of our and the non-tech side. The globalization of technol- he said. ing and focusing on the vote bilingually. We shook Civil Rights era is the right supply of Black engineers ogy, our children must “It would slow down national issue of remov- all that up, we changed that to vote,” he said. are at HBCU’s, they are learn that science, and the process of healing. In ing statues, Jackson also in 25 years.” Jackson then proceeds producing more Black en- we must also teach them spite of his request, after spoke on voter suppres- According to Jackson, to speak on the comparison gineers then all the other as best we can.” his death, they began to sion and voter justice. Last California law states that at between the generation that schools combined. These

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It is hard to imagine a tolerate ineffective non- within the AFL-CIO and munity activists.” Actually, ests and well-being of the more dangerously narcis- committed leadership? SEIU several years ago they are self-serving pimps Black community. (For the sistic President than Don- The short answer: As long didn’t help matters. More who practice their illicit first time in years, BCCLA ald Trump. His decisions as they fail to hold their than ever, a Black union- trade at the Black commu- interviewed the LA may- erode civil rights gains and leaders accountable. The ist agenda is sorely needed. nity’s expense. (Historical- oral candidates individu- further embolden racism comprehensive answer The relatively few Blacks ly, California’s Legislative ally during the last primary and white privilege; his for- includes other complex at unions’ decision-making Black Caucus has also been election.) Current efforts/ eign policy is just as scary. variables such as psycho- tables appear powerless to silent on many key issues, programs include: Bring- Keep in mind, however, logical conditioning (Willie forcefully present a case seemingly oblivious to the ing together community Trump represents the feel- Lynch) and Blacks having for their Black sisters and nexus of the responsibili- groups and individuals for ings of those who voted for internalized America’s val- brothers. (Immigration re- ties of their office and the presentations on important him, which is even scarier. ues without full access to form for Black immigrants needs and concerns of their issues affecting the Black Slavery, Reconstruc- its benefits. The crippling also requires strong lead- constituents. community at is monthly tion, Jim Crow and Civil fallout is that both Black ership.) LA Police Chief There are no quick or General Assembly meet- rights- each period- as does identity and unity remain a LARRY AUBRY Charlie Beck claims LAPD easy answers for improving ing; through its education this one- reflects the na- tangled mirage that serves is a “new” organization, the effectiveness of Black committee, partnering with tion’s racist political and to perpetuate a status quo but police abuse still dis- leaders, but a critical “time the Los Angeles Unified economic priorities. (Un- that is not in our own best juveniles had arrest rates proportionately affects Af- out” is needed to reassess, School District to improve fortunately, Black leader- interests. During post-Re- substantially higher than rican Americans and Black devise new strategies and the quality of education for ship too reinforces racial construction, Black lead- other groups. Other find- Lives Matter continues to demand new accountabil- Black students by focus- injustice, chiefly by failing ership defined the interests ings about Los Angeles hold his feet to the fire. ity from Black leaders. ing on closing the achieve- to vigorously challenge of the Black community, County include: Blacks African American lead- It should go without say- ment gap; supporting Black systemic barriers confront- named themselves leaders had the lowest median in- ers rarely criticize main- ing, that the nature and Lives Matter; supporting ing African Americans.) and was assumed to be so come and although only stream media’s coverage complexity of 21st cen- the Crenshaw Subway Co- Black leadership im- by whites. Since the sixties, 10% of the total popula- of the Black community. tury issues -most recently, alition’s efforts to educate pacts every aspect of our material benefits accrue tion represented 30% of A classic example was the Trump’s election-add to the Black community about lives and these days, self- more to the middle class the homeless population Los Angeles Times’ “ex- the continuing barriers to the important issue of gen- serving Black leaders typi- who have largely absented and were targets of 50% pose” of conditions at MLK Blacks’ progress and re- trification; supporting the cally mock accountabil- themselves from the strug- of hate crimes; 44% of hospital that hastened its quire renewed courage and Los Angeles Black Work- ity. Political and economic gle for civil rights and like Black high school students closure. The Times biased commitment from Black ers Center, SEIU Unite progress requires leader- their white counterparts, failed to graduate with coverage won a Pulitzer. leadership. Here and Security Workers ship based on moral and tend to consider themselves their class in four years and But with rare exception, A welcomed develop- West and the Black Work- ethical values as opposed superior to poorer Blacks. the premature death rate Black leaders are silent ment: An unapologetically ers Justice campaign to en- to the current pervasive The Los Angeles Urban among Blacks was 40.6 per about such coverage. Nor Afro-centric community sure Black worker justice. individualism and materi- League report, “The State 100,000 population com- do they denounce Black leadership group, the Black In summary, effec- alism that reinforces con- of Black Los Angeles,” pared to 11 for Latinos, opportunists who sprint Community, Clergy and tive leadership is crucial ditions inimical to Blacks’ underscores the need for 4.5 for whites and 3.8 for from press conference to Labor Alliance (BCCLA) for changing mindsets own best interests. There- effective Black leadership. Asians. If anything, the pic- press conference masquer- began six years ago in Los and leading whatever else fore, It is more important (Its findings like countless ture is gloomier, but more ading as community and/or Angeles. It is an indepen- is necessary to move the than ever that the Black other studies, confirm the challenging every year. civil rights advocates. Of dent and social activist Black community forward. community hold its leaders obvious.) For instance, the Organized labor is also course, they are embraced organization dedicated to accountable. crime data annually con- in need of stronger Black by the Times and other representing, promoting [email protected] How long will Blacks cludes Black adults and leadership and the split mainstream media as “com- and protecting the inter-

• DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

Of all the evil and vio- infect a people and that the world, few rival racism other forms of systemic police departments, intel- lent psychological and have affected the history in its destructive impact. violence, including depri- ligence services, corpora- social disorders that can and lives of the peoples of Indeed, the horrid history vation of the necessities of tions and even churches are of racism in this country life. structured for White domi- the Los Angeles Sentinel began with its founding: Racist violence is per- nance and Black disadvan- the Holocaust of genocide sonified in the brutal lynch- tage. Whether it is seek- and dispossession against ing of Emmett Till and ing employment, a loan Native Americans, the countless others; the assas- for a house, a license for DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Holocaust of enslavement sination of Medgar Evers business, a grant for com- Executive Publisher / CEO against Africans, violent and Martin Luther King; munity action or entrance JENNIFER J. THOMAS dispossession and subjuga- the police killings of Oscar in critical social space of Publisher KENNETH R. THOMAS tion of Mexicans, and the Grant, Margaret Mitchell, wealth and power, African Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) brutal labor exploitation DR. MAULANA KARENGA Devin Brown, Michael Americans are at a struc- RUTH WASHINGTON and oppression of Asians. Brown, Amadou Diallo, tured disadvantage. Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) White supremacy is rac- false concept of race. To say Eric Garner, Redel Jones This institutional disad- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. ism by another name, is a “race” is a false concept is and numerous others, the vantaging and disabling is Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) PAMELA A. BAKEWELL racist ideology of White not to deny our peoplehood vicious beating of Rodney demonstrated in the Black Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer superiority, racial segrega- or the peoplehood of other King and sodomizing with Codes, the Dred Scott and DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. tion and White dominance, peoples. We are an Afri- a plunger and brutalizing Plessy decisions; suppres- Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff hatred and violence toward can people. But race is not Abner Louima; and the sion and political trials and BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL Executive Assistant to the Publisher others. And White nation- about peoplehood. Race is vigilante dragging to death imprisonment of activists Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) alism is White supremacy a socio-biological concept, of James Byrd. It is ex- of the 60s and other peri- camouflaged for public constructed by Europe to pressed in the sacking and ods; medical experiments BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor consumption. assign human worth and burning of Rosewood and on Tuskegee men and oth- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising Whether we talk of rac- social status using Whites Black districts of Tulsa and ers; harsher penalties and ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ ism—raw and unmasked or as the exemplary model. In Memphis and the taking sentencing; higher inter- Circulation/Distribution camouflaged and covered other words, the closer you of hundreds of lives in the est rates; employer prefer- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production up, it is always a violent are to Whites, the higher process. And it is expressed ences for other-than-Black Designer/Staff Writer imposition and practice. To your human worth and so- in the savage and deaden- workers; redlining; restric- E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Copy Editor/Photographer understand and appreciate cial status. Likewise, the ing impact of psychic vio- tive covenants; repeated AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer the violent and destructive more different you are from lence, breaking the spirit and selective prosecution character of racism, we Whites, the lower your hu- and emptying brains, cul- of Black politicians; ger- JENNIFER BIHM, Staff Writer must distinguish it from man worth and the lower tivating self-hatred and the rymandering and the elimi- BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer racial prejudice with which your social status. This compulsion to self-mutilate nation of Black districts; KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer it is commonly confused. helps explain the lower hu- and to make oneself accept- voter suppression; differen- SHONASSEE SHAVER, Staff Writer Racial prejudice is ha- man worth and social status able to one’s oppressor. tial wages and wealth; and CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising tred and hostility toward a which Black people have Racism also involves an discrimination and denials people based on biological been assigned in this soci- ideology of justification for in employment, housing, BERNARD LLOYD, Advertising differences which are seen ety and how and why the its violence and domina- health care, and virtually ANDREA BLOCKER, Subscriptions as signs of defectiveness. worth of their lives is called tion. Whites are presented every other area of life. 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This be- sons and daughters of Ham, portive, they still seek to Entertainment Editor, Ext. 264 • Family Editor, Ext. 258 ploit, abuse and kill, and comes its defining feature, forever destined to be hew- erase evidence of his presi- Religion Editor, Ext. 251 Classified Advertising, Ext. 210 to justify this violence and distinguishing it from mere ers of wood and drawers of dential presence. For it’s Display Advertising 220,223 establish it as a legal and prejudice. The violence is water for others. Moreover, not simply against him, but Subscriptions, Ext. 0 social norm is racism. Any- acts of dominance which racism defines crime as ra- his people, who brought (ISSN 089-4340) is published weekly on Thursday for $60.00 per year, one can hate or be hostile involve various kinds of cial rather than social; and him to office, daring to al- $40.00 for six months. 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The Los Angeles Sentinel is not responsible for any unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or related cial system itself, enshrined session, ethnic cleansing, justifying their different and human-made disas- materials. in law and public policy genocide and holocaust. treatment by legislatures, ter of Katrina, aggravated Copyright © 1998 Los Angeles Sentinel Entered as Second Class Matter March 2, 1947 at the Post Office of Los Angeles, and sanctioned by society This is followed by acts courts, presidents, police by criminal governmental California Under the Act of MARCH 24, 1879 Established 1933. – openly and covertly, ac- of continued violence to and private citizens. neglect, the fatally-slow tively and passively. maintain White control But racism could not response, the unsupported Thus, racism is a system and dominance including, last without institutional ar- right to return, the farmed- of denial, deformation and for African Americans, af- rangements which preserve out reconstruction, and the destruction of a people’s ter extended enslavement, and promote the imposition planned racial transforma- history, humanity and hu- massacres, lynching, Klan and the ideology of racism. tion of New Orleans into a man rights, based exclu- and other vigilante vio- Schools and universities, sively or primarily on the lence, police violence, and the courts, legislatures, {See KARENGA A-9} THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-7 Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson Congressmember Karen Bass Holds Hosts Massive Job Fair in South L.A. Town Hall in South Los Angeles SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Rep. Karen Bass holds town hall to discuss community concerns, On Saturday, Coun- keeping the president accountable and the environment. cilmember Marqueece Har- ris-Dawson hosted his sec- ond annual job fair, called Public Jobs for the People. The event connected dozens of employers to hundreds of residents from across Los Angeles at First AME Church of Los Angeles in the West Adams neighbor- hood. Public Jobs for the People prioritized jobs cre- ated through public infra- structure investments, in- cluding private companies who are active in public COURTESY PHOTO contracts. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson welcomes “Los Angeles is hundreds of residents to job fair. stronger when all of our families have access to including Republic Servic- up until I retired last year. PHOTO ZACH SEIDL good jobs,” said Coun- es, one of the waste haulers Because I worked for a high Rep. Karen Bass addresses South Los Angeles constituents at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist cilmember Marqueece for the city’s “RECYLA” road company, I was able to Church. Harris-Dawson. “Over the program. “We are excited to receive good health benefits next decade, we estimate partner with Councilmem- and yearly raises, which BY NIELE ANDERSON accountable,” Rep. Bass with his response to vio- that there will be well over ber Marqueece Harris-Daw- allowed me to purchase my Contributing Writer said. “These forums give me lence at a White suprema- a million new jobs from son on the Public Jobs for home and provide for my the opportunity to not only cist rally in Charlottesville, infrastructure investments the People initiative,” said family. I am confident that Recently, Rep. Karen report back on what has been VA,thatledtothedeathofa alone. Public investments Susanne Passantino, pro- creating more of these types Bass (D-Calif.) held a Con- happening in Washington, counter protester, as well as in transportation, infra- gram manager for Republic of jobs can increase opportu- gressional Dialogue to hear but to also hear about how I president’s recent pardon of structure, schools, and at Services. “As a large nities for Angelenos in com- the thoughts and concerns can better serve my commu- Joe Arpaio - the former Ari- the airport are creating employer in Los Angeles, munities of color who are of constituents living in nity. Thank you to Pastor zona sheriff whose aggres- good-paying public sector Public Jobs for the People is overrepresented when it South Los Angeles. Rep Brown and the rest of the Mt. sive efforts to hunt down jobs across the region. an important part of our comes to poverty and lack of Bass also presented several Tabor family for hosting us and detain undocumented Public Jobs for the People efforts to recruit talented, upward mobility.” proclamations and spoke to last night, I look forward to immigrants made him a is just one way to ensure diverse individuals in the In addition to the public several youth. The event doing it again soon.” national symbol of the divi- that residents of South communities we serve.” jobs, several supportive was well attended, with Councilman Marqueece sive politics of immigration L.A., who have the high- “Having a good job has service providers were over 250 constituents in the Harris-Dawson was also in and earned him a criminal est levels of unemploy- been beneficial to me and available for residents who audience at Mt. Tabor Mis- attendance to provide an contempt conviction. ment in the city, have my family,” said Jerome may need extra support. sionary Baptist Church. update on housing measures, The “root out racism” access to these jobs.” Singletary, a retired South Services included: expunge- The constituents voiced Cannabis dispensary con- campaign takes aim at Several private compa- L.A. resident. “For 20 years, ment services, resume work- many concerns with ques- cerns and other city issues Trump administration poli- nies that won public con- I worked as waste bin deliv- shops, interviewing skills, tions concerning airport brought up by constituents. cies and the White House tracts also participated, ery driver in Los Angeles, and financial planning. noise, healthcare needs, taxes As Bass prepares to go personnel. “The CBC will for homeless, rent control, back to D.C., she and other keep its foot on the Trump predatory loans assistance, members of the Congres- administration’s neck by Rep. Barragán Holds Successful meals-on-wheels, budget al- sional Black Caucus, under calling their racist and dis- location for senior centers the leadership of Rep. criminatory policies what and veteran support. Rep. Cedric Richmond, have they are,” reads a list of CBC Annual Free Senior Health Fair Bass had case-workers on site launched a “root out talking points distributed to to assist with some issues on racism” campaign, which is members of the group. The the spot; the audience appre- intended to hold the Trump CBC hopes to make the ciated her attempt to provide administration accountable hashtag #RootOutRacism go more than just lip service. for its actions on race. viral. “Now, more than ever, The campaign comes Rep. Bass heads back to it’s important to be vigilant after President Trump con- Washington, D.C. this and keep elected officials tinues to divide the country month.

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{continued from Pg. A-1} “If any of y’all see The Teen Leadership Florida Donald Trump and he Initiative cultivates and says we are gonna take trains the next generation our country back, tell him of Jewish activists while I ain’t going back,” said establishing relationships Hastings, as worshipers within the Black commu- clapped and cheered. nity. Hastings also took Tuchin says Hastings issue with the President explanation of how Jews saying neo-Nazis and African Americans marching with torches are have worked together good people. to advance civil rights “Ain’t no good people causes was enlightening. marching with torches.” While Hastings’ mes- The President’s actual sage had something for remarks were, “You had everyone, in his clos- many people in that group ing remarks, he enlisted other than neo-Nazis Black people to offer a and White nationalists,” warning. Trump said. “You had “To my Jewish friends, some very bad people in [there’s something] you that group. You also had must understand. There some very fine people on are those who claim both sides.” evangelism. Many of Churchgoers did not them love Israel. But a seem bothered by this lot of them hate Jews. Sunday’s departure from Be very cautious. There scripture by the Florida are White evangelicals congressman. in this country, including Tuchin, who is a mem- President Trump, who ber of University Syna- support White suprema- gogue, says it’s important cy. It’s a paradox. What XAVIER HIGGS PHOTO to build coalitions in the part of moral clarity and Florida congressman Alcee Hastings at Ward AME Church service, regales Christian and Jewish worshippers with face of adversity, “espe- economic dysfunction do poignant remarks that seemingly compared to a campaign stump speech. cially as it relates to rac- these White people not ism in this country.” understand? They claim Center for Justice. The breakfast session re- gest-serving democratic Hastings’ example He and others from his they have been left be- Jordan Lawrence Tuchin, sembled a grade school his- member of Congress from included the 1964 murder synagogue are working hind. If they have been 17, a member of the Jewish tory lecture as the Florida Florida, was somewhat of of three young civil rights with Ward AME to form left behind, Black people Teen Leadership Initiative, congressman acknowled an unknown to the Jewish workers— 21-year-old an alliance between Afri- never got started.” proposed and succeeded in familiarity of Jewish culture and Christian worshipers. Black Mississippian, James can Americans and Jews. bringing a national political and his willingness to blur Shortly after his opening Chaney, and two White New figure into the group’s dia- the boundaries of religion, acknowledgements and two Yorkers, Andrew Goodman, logue with teens from Ward race and ethnicity. jokes, he quickly captured 20, and Michael Schwerner, A.M.E. Hastings spoke briefly parishioners' attentions. 24, near Philadelphia, According to Tuchin, about his parents move to He promised not to Mississippi. Hastings has “dedicated his Bel Air during the 1950’s, preach, however, his The work isn’t done. life” to advancing the re- as domestic servants while poignant remarks could be We saw evidence of lationship between Blacks working for the Landis fam- compared to a campaign that a few weeks ago in and Jews. ily. “Long before the Fresh stump speech. Charlottesville, VA,” says Hastings spoke to the Prince of Be Air,” Hastings His message pointed Hastings. intimate group of mostly joking recalls. He remem- out that countless African Hastings exhibited the African American and Jew- bers babysitting Hollywood Americans and Jewish fire and brimstone delivery ish teens just before morn- producer/director John Lan- people sacrificed their many political observers ing worship at Ward AME dis too. lives for the civil rights say democrats lack in their church last Sunday. Hastings, 81, the lon- movement. messaging.

out here today for one man; The next Los Angeles he didn’t just kneel for protest is scheduled for the {continued from Pg. A-1} NFL himself.” first Los Angeles Rams game Kaepernick’s fraternity at the Los Angeles Memorial brothers of Kappa Coliseum, September 10 at 11 Alpha Psi Fraternity a.m. Inc. recently sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell stating, “Unfortunately, we are concerned that without a clear and unmistakable signal from the League office that an equitable resolution to Mr. Kaepernick’s plight must come quickly, the growing public calls for boycotts of NFL Games, the NFL Network, League merchandise, and league sponsors will become louder and bolder.” Locally the fraternity recently joined National Action Network K.W. Tullous at a local protest. The National Action Network Los Angeles is leading the organizing protest on the West Coast. Celebrities are joining in COURTESY PHOTO too, to support Kaepernick Dave Chappelle sports a Colin Kaepernick t-shirt in including Spike Lee support of protest. protesting in front of NFL headquarters in New York, Cardi B declaring support taken over the 2017- with the sport to speak out at the MTV Awards, Dave 2018 NFL conversation. and join the protest. Chappelle showed his During this time of year, While protests continue support through a T-Shirt fans are usually discussing to increase, Kaepernick to NFL players including NFL pre-season games, remains steadfast in his Oakland Raiders running rosters, etc., but due to activism and passion back Marshawn Lynch controversy, many in the for the sport of football. opting to sit during the African American com- He tweeted within one playing “The Star-Spangled munity are torn or have hour, ways to help the Banner”. simply said boycott while Houston Texans, and even A recent Sports Kaepernick remains un- retweeted a picture of Business Journal and signed. him in an Atlanta Falcons Fox Sports executive The NFL stands to Jersey. pointed that Kaepernick’s lose millions of dollars From Los Angeles national anthem protest with NFL fans from to New York and all in had no negative impact all backgrounds and between, protests and NFL on viewership last season. ethnicities speaking out boycotts have gone from Mike Mulvihill, Fox Sports for Kaepernick’s right of small groups to thousands executive vice president of freedom of speech and standing in support of research, league operations bringing attention to an Kapernick. Tamiko and strategy, cited coverage unspoken spirit of racism Mallory of the Women’s of the presidential election woven in American March Movement, gave as the top factor in fewer history through national a viral speech when she people choosing to tune anthems, monuments stated, “I don’t care how into football on a regular and leadership. While long you’ve been watching basis than in previous years the nation is consumed football—if they don’t and that trend is expected to by racial division and stand up for your children, continue this season. That discussion, the Kaepernick turn the damn TV off", She mixed with Kaepernick not protests have spread also stated “Don’t let them being signed could really beyond football, drawing tell you we are out here for affect the upcoming NFL more people not associated one man, we didn’t come season ratings. A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL AUGUST 31,A-9 2017 Hurricane {continued from Pg. A-1}

Thousands take shelter at the George R. Brown Convention in Houston on August 28. A man helps a woman in floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, (AP Photo) in Houston, Texas. The remnants of Hurricane Harvey sent devastating floods pouring into Houston Sunday as rising water chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Jayveon Murphy, 10, makes is way through floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey to check on a neighbor at his apartment complex in Houston, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. The remnants of Hurricane Harvey sent devastating floods pouring into Houston Sunday as rising water chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground. (AP Photo/LM Otero Evacuees wade down a flooded section of Interstate 610 as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey rise Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Houston. The remnants of Hurricane Harvey sent devastating floods pouring into Houston Sunday as rising water chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip

A car is submerged on a freeway flooded by Tropical Storm Harvey on Sunday, Aug. 27, An evacuee rests at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, near downtown Houston, Texas. The remnants of Hurricane Harvey sent devastating 2017. Houston was still largely paralyzed Monday, and there was no relief in sight from the floods pouring into Houston on Sunday as rising water chased thousands of people to storm that spun into Texas as a Category 4 hurricane, then parked itself over the Gulf Coast. rooftops or higher ground. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP) rescue calls, resulting in Hurricane Katrina are flash- home as a result of rising Once again, the city’s most “You literally cannot ervoir in downtown Hous- more than 1,000 people be- ing back to us as the images flood waters in Houston,” vulnerable victims reside in put 6.5 million people on ton, which happens to be ing pulled out of flooded from Houston rain down read the statement. poor Black communities, the road. If you think the the same reservoir that is homes and streets. on us,” said New Orleans “We are attempting to which is nothing new to situation right now is bad, being threatened with an Tuesday, morning, Mayor Mitch Landrieu in a get an update on status of Black Americans who lived you give an order to evac- overflow of floodwater ris- President Trump touched press conference. Karen Carter Richards, through Hurricane Katrina. uate, you are creating a ing to 108.57 ft. As a re- down in Texas to address According to Louisiana publisher of the Houston In Houston, poor com- nightmare,” Turner stated sponse, Houston residents the damage. Gov. John Bel Edwards, Forward Times, and on munities of color are the in an interview. “It has to are saying Mayor Turner "It's historic, its epic, first responders have res- Francis Page, publisher of most vulnerable during a be coordinated. If it’s not failed the city by not order- but I will tell you it hap- cued about 500 people so the Houston Style. We are destructive storm due to done right, you are putting ing evacuations sooner. pened in Texas and Texas far, and there are currently asking that all NNPA pub- people of color living in people in harm’s way and According to KPRC- can handle anything," said 269 people in shelters in lishers across the nation flood risk neighborhoods. creating a far worse situa- TV, Houston’s 911 center Trump. southwest Louisiana, 200 keep all those affected by Those who are homeless tion.” has received more than Hurricane Harvey isn’t of whom were rescued. the flooding crisis in Texas found shelter under high- Evacuees who are not 56,000 calls since Saturday finished! While some resi- Recently, the National in our concerned hearts and ways and other “low-lying at the Houston Convention evening. For this reason, dents of Southern Texas are Newspaper Publishers As- fervent prayers.” areas” to prepare for Har- Center have no choice but police and firefighters have finding shelter in the Hous- sociation (NNPA) issued vey. to flee to the Addicks Res- fielded more than 6,000 ton Convention Center and an urgent national call to More details on the the Addicks Reservoir, action for people who are Hurricane Harvey are still parts of southwest Louisi- being impacted by Harvey. developing. For breaking {continued from Pg. A-1} ana are in preparation for “We have learned that news updates follow the Villiarogosa an evacuation of their own. one of our NNPA member Los Angeles Sentinel on after waters rose chest-high publishers, Sonny Messi- Facebook and Instagram California having listening priorities are addressed. of Schools Delaine Eastin, in some areas on Monday ah-Jiles, publisher of the @lasentinelnewspaper and to sessions; his website The 63-year-old remarried Assemblyman Travis night, causing homes to be Houston Defender, and her Twitter @thelasentinel. states his campaign is last year to Patricia Govea. Allen, Attorney John Cox, flooded. family were rescued yes- about—giving voice to Candidates for Writer and real estate “The memories from terday by boat from their everyone and that’s what California 2018 Governor’s investor Zoltan Istvan and his service as governor race include Lt. Governor former Los Angeles Mayor will be about—making Gavin Newsom, State Antonio Villiarogosa. sure the people are heard Treasurer John Chiang, in Sacramento and their former state Superintendent

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White “high-end” resi- courageously pursue the Dr. Maulana dential and tourist town. education, mobilization Karenga, Professor Being both Black and poor and organization of and Chair of Africana put Black people low on our people, engage Studies, California State the race and class list of in confrontation with University-Long Beach; established-order consider- injustice on every level and Executive Director, African ation and assistance. seek simultaneously real American Cultural Center “Where do go from and radical transformation (Us); Creator of Kwanzaa; here?” we always ask. And of ourselves and society. and author of Kwanzaa: the answer is unavoidably And in all of this, we A Celebration of Family, the same: the struggle must must realize that this Community and Culture, continue and intensify. struggle is a long, difficult The Message and Meaning This means recognizing and demanding one, and of Kwanzaa: Bringing we are our own liberators; therefore, as Amilcar Good Into the World that the struggle for a just Cabral taught, we must and Essays on Struggle: and good society requires “mask no difficulties, tell Position and Analysis, dedication, discipline and no lies and claim no easy sacrifice. Indeed, we must victories.” patiently, constantly and A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL EDUCATION THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 UC President Janet Napolitano Kicks Off Push for First Generation College Bound Students BY NIELE ANDERSON Irvine; and West Adams Contributing Writer High School Principal Erica Nava, sparking an informal University of California discussion about admissions President Janet Napolitano and financial aid. recently met with 80 high West Adams Preparatory school seniors at West High School senior and col- Adams Preparatory High lege ambassador Skylynn School in Los Angeles, Hayes stated, “I came here bringing with her the mes- today for advice on how to sage of UC’s unparalleled get into these schools. How combination of access, to not feel discouraged affordability and academic because of where I live, my excellence. race, our ethnicities, our

Napolitano spoke with gender or just being who we PHOTO SENTINEL WIRE seniors about how UC sup- are. They were very inform- University of California President Janet Napolitano speaks to West Adams High Prep students regarding college. ports first-generation stu- ative and secured me and I dents as they transition to feel like this was a great furthering its public interest, college life. Educating first- opportunity.” academic and research- One of the Oldest HBCUs in the generation students is a crit- UCOP supports campus- based missions. It oversees ical component of UC’s mis- es and students through sys- and manages programs that serve the entire university system, allowing campuses Country Could Fold in September to capture the savings and efficiencies that come from BY STACY M. BROWN centralized operations. Washington Informer UCOP feels the faith- NNPA Member based community is a key component to its outreach. After years of financial For the second year, they trouble and heartbreaking have teamed up with Bald- enrollment decline, Cheyney win Bethany CDC and University, one of the oldest UCLA for Launch Acade- Black institutions of higher my, for students K-8. The education in America, is on program focuses on stem, the verge of fiscal ruin and in math and science. Napoli- danger of losing its accredita- tano stated, “I know particu- tion. CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY larly [in] the African Ameri- Cheyney’s problems Cheyney University is in danger of losing its accreditation PHOTO SENTINEL WIRE University of California President Janet Napolitano and can community, the church- have sparked rallies, protests in September. and an outpouring of support college Ambassador, senior Skylynn Hayes. es are very strong institu- Richard Humphreys, a “I wish I can guarantee and outrage from state sena- tions. So, part of our think- reformed slave trader, things, but I also can’t allow tors, alumni and others. sion, with some 42 percent tem-wide funding and pro- ing is reaching out to church Cheyney represents more myself to think negatively.” “On the one hand, it’s of UC undergraduates work- grams. It manages the Uni- leaders to facilitate having than just a place of learning, Such notables to attend tragic. On the flip side, this ing to be the first in their versity’s multi-billion dollar speakers from the university said Pennsylvania State Rep- Cheyney include, the late “60 didn’t happen overnight,” families to earn a college operations and investments to send the message that this resentative Stephen Kinsey, Minutes” journalist Ed said Johnny Taylor Jr., the degree. UC is launching a and oversees medical cen- is an opportunity for mem- who recently joined students Bradley; charismatic educa- president and CEO of the coordinated effort across all ters and national labs. It pro- bers of the African Ameri- and others at a rally for the tor Marcus Foster; former Thurgood Marshall College 10 campuses to connect new vides centralized labor rela- can community to attend the school. Chicago Bears linemen Fund. “While there were all first-generation students tions and legal service, and best public universities in “Cheyney represents the James Williams; Emmy-win- sorts of other factors, includ- with faculty mentors who it promotes the well being of the world. We really want to struggle of being Black in ning anchorman Jim Vance; ing a bad economy in 2008 were themselves first-gener- its diverse and large work- encourage more applicants America, fighting to be rec- and Philadelphia Tribune and state and federal [agen- ation college students. force. through benefits and from the African American ognized, speaking up to be Publisher Robert Bogle. cies] that failed to help, this Napolitano’s conversa- retirement programs. student population.” supported, and a never-end- “Cheyney University of still reflects badly on tion was joined by Gary The office of the presi- The University of Cali- ing struggle to be treated Pennsylvania has been an Cheyney’s board of trustees Clark, director of undergrad- dent coordinates activities fornia is a system of 10 cam- equally,” Kinsey said. important contributor to the and the university’s presi- uate admissions at UCLA; that allow a complex and puses, five medical centers A report issued by the education of African- Amer- dent.” Pavan Kadandale, a lecturer unique system to operate and three affiliated national U.S. Commission on Civil icans since before the Civil Founded in 1837, by in molecular biology at UC efficiently as one university, laboratories. Rights noted that, although War, and the data shows that HBCUs only make up three we need every HBCU in the percent of today’s colleges country to continue their Your child’s dreams are like stars: and universities, more than legacy of contributing to its 20 percent of African-Amer- education outcomes,” said If he chooses them as his guides, ican college graduates attend Dr. Michael L. Lomax, the he can reach his destiny. an HBCU. president and CEO of the “For years, these historic United Negro College Fund. institutions have produced “HBCUs continue to show amazing leaders, that not their outsized impact, repre- only contribute to their senting three percent of all respective fields, but who two and four-year nonprofit also pride themselves on colleges and universities, their ‘lifting while they enrolling 10 percent of climb’ attitudes,” said U.S. African-American under- Senator Bob Casey, D-Penn- graduates, producing 18 per- sylvania. cent of all African-American Cheyney has faced a bachelor’s degrees and gen- myriad of financial struggles erating 25 percent of all as funding to the school bachelor’s degrees in STEM decreased and tuition rose. fields earned by African- Since 2010, enrollment Americans annually.” dropped 50 percent from Lomax added that feder- over 1,500 students to an al and state governments, estimated 746. alumni, corporations, phi- Since 2013, Cheyney has lanthropists, and others need borrowed over $30.5 million to invest more heavily in to stay solvent and, if school institutions like Cheyney officials can’t deliver a plan University. that satisfies the Middle “The governor has been States Commission on High- working closely with the er Education, the school state system and its board to could lose its accreditation in create a path forward for September. Cheyney, that allows it to This would be particular- build off its history, continue ly devastating, because the as a degree-granting institu- school’s accreditation is tied tion, and address its finan- to its access to federal grant cial struggles,” said J.J. programs, including Pell Abbott, a spokesman for grants. Pennsylvania Governor The Philadelphia Tribune Tom Wolf. reported that State Rep. Pennsylvania Democrat- Stephen Kinsey (D-Pa.) said ic State Rep. Jordan Harris, that nearly three-quarters of a member of a task force the students are from low- formed to advise Cheney’s income households and qual- administration, said the uni- BORN TO BE GREAT ify for federal Pell grants. versity has been underfund- State Rep. Stephen Kin- ed for years and without per- sey (D-Pa.) said that he felt manent leadership. By 2020, 65 percent of all jobs will require postsecondary education and training obligated to save Cheyney “The task force’s job is beyond high school. University, during a recent not to tell the university rally about the fate of the what to do, but to make rec- The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that school, according to the Trib- ommendations,” Harris said. acquisition of those higher-order thinking skills be the une. “For the past two years, the standard for every student but your involvement Pennsylvania State Sena- state system has provided a is needed to make those requirements realities. tor Vincent Hughes, a line of credit to Cheyney

Made possible by a grant from the Cheyney trustee, said work University to be sustained To learn more about ESSA and how you can get involved, continues to prevent the loss financially. The State Sys- visit www.nnpa.org/essa. of accreditation. “We’ve tem of Higher Education been working with the gover- needs to forgive that debt © 2017 National Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights reserved nor and others,” Hughes said. immediately.” A-6THURSDAY, LOS AUGUST ANGELES 31, 2017SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-11 9, 2014

By E. Mesiyah McGinnis was so bleak that doctors “Some doctors are great at doctors, but his body turned Contributing Writer in Virginia told them there just the ACL or meniscus muscular, developing the was nothing left to do, and but it takes a specialized physical characteristics of Joshua Williams, age to possibly find a nursing doctor to take a leg, foot, a modern day super boy. 22, was on his way to a home for Josh to live in and knee that doesn’t work Since age 11, he has trained promising stunt career, Virginia. “We, in turn, had and put the person back as a dancer a Lula Washing- when a training exercise a medical airplane fly him into their original state, be- ton, Dimitri Kulev, Debbie in Virginia went wrong, back to California, where fore the injury every hap- Allen, and Southland Bal- sending him to 30 feet fall he was admitted into Cedar pened. Dr. Shepard sent me let. He has performed with that nearly took his life Sinai, said Mrs. Williams. an email stating that he is Busta Rimes, Pacific Sym- and challenges his will to There, Josh received willing to take in Joshua’s phony Orchestra, and ballet bounce back from the near- the medical attention that case but we need to raise shows with Festival Ballet ly tragic event. Josh was in helped save his life and sta- the money” said Williams. Company. His stunt work this time, we have raised ing support from his Mom, Williamsburg, VA, on June bilized him. He has had an The super kid is no includes Universal Studios, $6,900 dollars. Just having Angela, he is well on his 11, at a rehearsal at Bush orthopedic surgery and was stranger to overcoming ad- Disney, Wildest stunt show, the proper leg brace costs way back. Josh is family Gardens, when fell. He was told that he would need versity. His mother says, and Pirate Dinner Adven- $1000, but we are driven and we are here to help,” rushed to a local hospital three or four more. He is Josh was born with food ture Stunt Show. “Josh has to raise the money because said Erwin Washington, for emergency vascular and still not out of the woods going into his lungs. The performed for the homeless time is of the essence,” executive director, LWDT. orthopedic surgeries. “By health wise because he still food took a toll on his lungs in the streets of LA. said Williams. “The lon- After a low period of the time, I got there, I re- needs repair of the artery. and they were severely “He has taught hip-hop ger it takes for surgery to hearing the doctors tell alized his injuries were far This situation is complex damaged. “Doctors said he to the youth in the commu- be done, the more likely Josh his leg may not be more massive than what I with him needing cardio wouldn’t walk or talk, be nity. He gave hope that a Josh will never dance or saved, he wept, but shook thought,” said Josh’s moth- vascular, neurolical, and potty trained or play sports. little Black boy would make do stunts again. We are it off and leaned on his er, Angela Williams. orthopedic surgeries con- He was also diagnosed with a difference and be a role asking donors to help pay faith. “I never looked at According to Ms. Wil- currently. But doctors cau- autism, said Williams. Wil- model in the community by for the surgery or if some- this as a negative because liams, Josh’s injuries are tion to prioritize the surger- liams says she was devas- beating the odds, said Wil- one can match funds. We I always knew I would extensive; he needs repair ies by addressing the cardio tated but decided to push liams. “This is a kid who are desperate for this to live my dreams. I want to of the popliteal artery that vascular first, making sure and see how far God would stayed on the right path, al- happen.” people to believe in me be- was only partially repaired, the artery is stabilized and take her son. “With his con- though he had the adversity The Washington’s host- cause I will come back and a torn peroneal nerve; ev- can endure the other surger- dition, the doctor said he of being raised by a single ed a fundraiser for Josh continue to help people ery part of the knee was ies. “He could still lose his would hopefully live to be mother. He made it only to Sunday at Lula Washing- along my journey. Today, torn, ACL, PCL, Meniscus, leg without blood flow to 18. But I knew God would have this tragedy strike.” ton Dance Theatre, to sup- I am in a wheelchair but as LCL, and torn tendons in the limb, said Williams. hear my prayers, and the Because Workman’s port surgeries and family soon as God and the doc- the thigh and leg. He could According to Williams, God I know of miracles, Comp won’t pay for the needs. “Joshua Williams tor’s fix me, I will be back, still lose his leg without Dr. Michael Shepard, in had one more for my son,” specialzed doctors, the was told to go off to Hos- flying high on my shows. blood flow to the limb. Ac- Orange County, is known said Williams. medical fees are astronomi- pice to die after he fell four This is just another obsta- cording to Mrs. Williams, to have the expertise with Not only did Joshua cal, with costs ranging from stories doing stunt work. cle and I will rise above it, early on, Josh’s prognosis Josh’s orthopedic injures. defy every diagnoses from $25,000 dollars and up. “At With prayer and unwaver- Joshua said.

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business days prior to at the hearing to show cause in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires incurring these extraordinary why the petition should not be correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a 40 days after any change CIVIL expenditures and account to granted. If no written objection declares as true any material File No. 2017229391 Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the the court for all extraordinary is timely filed, the court may matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section expenditures made after grant the petition without a 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change these restraining orders are hearing. Professions code that the It’s Golden Kombucha, 265 or common law (See Section in the residence address of effective. However, you may Notice of Hearing: registrant knows to be false N. Hillcrest Blvd., Inglewood 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new use community property, Date: SEP 29, 2017, Time: is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90301, County of LA Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name SUMMONS (Family Law) quasi-community property, or 8:30 am, Dept.: NCB-a punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): Original Statement must be filed CITACIÓN (Derecho your own separate property to The address of the court exceed one thousand dollars Virginia Harris, 265 N. 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14/17 before the expiration. Effective familiar) pay an attorney to help you or is 300 East Olive Avenue, ($1,000)). Hillcrest Blvd., Inglewood CA CNS-3044172# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO to pay court costs. Burbank, CA 91502 S/ Blanca L Rivas, Owner 90301 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement DE CASO): FAMSS1702772 ÓRDENES DE A copy of this Order to Show This statement was filed Pier Mathews, 265 N. Hillcrest must be accompanied by the NOTICE TO RESPONDENT RESTRICCIÓN ESTÁNDAR Cause shall be published with the County Clerk of Los Blvd., Inglewood CA 90301 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. DE DERECHO FAMILIAR at least once each week Angeles on August 24, 2017 This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement (Name): AVISO AL File No. 2017225392 DEMANDADO (Nombre): En forma inmediata, usted y for four successive weeks NOTICE-In accordance with by: a general partnership does not of itself authorize ENRIQUE MEDINA su cónyuge o pareja de hecho prior to the date set for Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant commenced to The following person(s) is the use in this state of a VALDERRAMA tienen prohibido: hearing on the petition in 17920, a Fictitious Name transact business under the (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name You have been sued. Read 1. llevarse del estado de the following newspaper of Statement generally expires fictitious business name or Care Ready LLC, 815 N. La in violation of the rights of the information below and on California a los hijos menores general circulation, printed at the end of five years from names listed above on 6/2017 Brea Ave., #219, Inglewood, another under Federal, State, the next page. de las partes, o solicitar un in this county: LA Sentinel the date on which it was filed I declare that all information CA 90302, County of LA or common law (See Section Lo han demandado. Lea la pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto Newspaper in the office of the County in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and información a continuación y para los hijos menores, sin Date: June 27, 2017 Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who Care Ready LLC, 815 N. La Professions Code). en la página siguiente. el consentimiento previo por Darrel Mavis in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material Brea Ave., #219, Inglewood, Amended (New) Filing escrito de la otra parte o sin Judge of the Superior Court 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section CA 90302 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14/17 Petitioner’s name is: This business is conducted Nombre del demandante: una orden de la corte; 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/17 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and CNS-3044136# PAT SOLIS VALDERRAMA 2. cobrar, pedir prestado, CNS-3040970# in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the by: a Limited Liability LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Company You have 30 calendar days cancelar, transferir, statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false after this Summons and deshacerse o cambiar el 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Petition are served on you to nombre de los beneficiarios SUMMONS (Family Law) in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to transact business under the NAME STATEMENT file a Response (form FL-120) de cualquier seguro u otro CITACIÓN (Derecho a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or File No. 2017218291 at the court and have a copy tipo de cobertura, como familiar) Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A The following person(s) is served on the petitioner. A de vida, salud, vehículo y CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO Statement must be filed S/ Virginia Harris, Partner I declare that all information (are) doing business as: letter, phone call, or court discapacidad, que tenga como DE CASO): BD654599 before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed in this statement is true and Camille Ariane Markeup, appearance will not protect beneficiario(s) a las partes y NOTICE TO RESPONDENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who 8407 Byrd Avenue, you. su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); (Name): AVISO AL Business Name Statement Angeles on August 18, 2017 declares as true any material Inglewood, CA 90305, If you do not file your 3. transferir, gravar, hipotecar, DEMANDADO (Nombre): must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section County of LA; Mailing Response on time, the court ocultar o deshacerse de Praphut Mannusit Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Address: P.O. Box 9831, may make orders affecting cualquier manera de cualquier You have been sued. Read The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Marina Del Rey, CA 90295 your marriage or domestic propiedad, inmueble o the information below and on does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): partnership, your property, personal, ya sea comunitaria, the next page. the use in this state of a at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor Camille Ariane Evans, 8407 and custody of your children. cuasicomunitaria o separada, Lo han demandado. Lea la Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to Byrd Avenue, Inglewood, CA You may be ordered to pay sin el consentimiento escrito información a continuación y in violation of the rights of in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars 90305 support and attorney fees and de la otra parte o una orden en la página siguiente. another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). This business is conducted costs. de la corte, excepto en el Petitioner’s name is: or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Lanita Mack, Managing by: an Individual For legal advice, contact a curso habitual de actividades Nombre del demandante: 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires Member The registrant commenced lawyer immediately. 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Antes de que se If you do not file your The following person(s) is Business Name Statement in the office of the County Professions code that the entrega legal de esta Citación pueda eliminar la revocación Response on time, the court (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false y Petición para presentar de una transferencia no may make orders affecting Smart Choice Home Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor una Respuesta (formulario testamentaria, se debe your marriage or domestic Lending, 1976 S. La The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to FL-120) ante la corte y presentar ante la corte un partnership, your property, Cienega Blvd., Ste 382, Los does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars efectuar la entrega legal de aviso del cambio y hacer una and custody of your children. Angeles CA 90035, County the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). una copia al demandante. entrega legal de dicho aviso a You may be ordered to pay of LA; Mailing Address: 3912 Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section S/ Camille Ariane Evans, Una carta o llamada telefónica la otra parte. support and attorney fees and Cherrywood Ave, Los Angeles in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Owner o una audiencia de la corte no Cada parte tiene que notificar costs. CA 90008 another under Federal, State, in the residence address of This statement was filed basta para protegerlo. a la otra sobre cualquier gasto For legal advice, contact a Articles of Incorporation or or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Los Si no presenta su Respuesta extraordinario propuesto por lawyer immediately. Get Organization Number: AI 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Angeles on August 9, 2017 a tiempo, la corte puede lo menos cinco días hábiles help finding a lawyer at the #ON: 201436010002 Professions Code). Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with dar órdenes que afecten su antes de realizarlo, y rendir California Courts Online Self- Registered owner(s): Original before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section matrimonio o pareja de hecho, cuenta a la corte de todos Help Center (www.courts. Toybox Funzone LLC, 1956 S 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21/17 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name sus bienes y la custodia de los gastos extraordinarios ca.gov/selfhelp), at the La Lienega Blvd Ste 382, Los CNS-3046620# Business Name Statement Statement generally expires sus hijos. 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The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided Para asesoramiento legal, propiedad comunitaria, Tiene 30 días de calendario transact business under the File No. 2017202288 the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section póngase en contacto de cuasicomunitaria o suya después de haber recibido la fictitious business name or The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires inmediato con un abogado. separada para pagar a un entrega legal de esta Citación names listed above on 2/2015 (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change Puede obtener información abogado que lo ayude o para y Petición para presentar I declare that all information Chloe Yves, 6222 Rimpau another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the para encontrar un abogado pagar los costos de la corte. una Respuesta (formulario in this statement is true and Street, Los Angeles, CA or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section en el Centro de Ayuda de NOTICE—ACCESS TO FL-120) ante la corte y correct. (A registrant who 90043, County of LA 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change las Cortes de California AFFORDABLE HEALTH efectuar la entrega legal de declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Professions Code). in the residence address of una copia al demandante. matter pursuant to Section Stephanie Edwards, 6222 Original a registered owner. A new (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en INSURANCE: Do you or 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14/17 el sitio web de los Servicios someone in your household Una carta o llamada telefónica 17913 of the Business and Rimpau Street, Los Angeles, Fictitious Business Name o una audiencia de la corte no Professions code that the CA 90043 CNS-3044167# Statement must be filed Legales de California (www. need affordable health LOS ANGELES SENTINEL lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose insurance? If so, you should basta para protegerlo. registrant knows to be false This business is conducted before the expiration. Effective en contacto con el colegio de apply for Covered California. Si no presenta su Respuesta is guilty of a misdemeanor by: An Individual January 1, 2014, the Fictitious a tiempo, la corte puede punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement abogados de su condado. Covered California can NAME STATEMENT help reduce the cost you dar órdenes que afecten su exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under must be accompanied by the NOTICE—RESTRAINING matrimonio o pareja de hecho, ($1,000)). the fictitious business name File No. 2017217778 Affidavit of Identity form. ORDERS ARE ON PAGE pay towards high quality The following person(s) is These restraining orders affordable health care. For sus bienes y la custodia de S/ Michael Broadnax, Owner or names listed above on The filing of this statement 2: sus hijos. La corte también Toybox Funzone LLC 06/2017 (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize are effective against both more information, visit www. King David Ministries, 926 spouses or domestic partners coveredca.com. Or call le puede ordenar que pague This statement was filed I declare that all information the use in this state of a manutención, y honorarios y with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and E. 97th Street, Los Angeles, Fictitious Business Name until the petition is dismissed, Covered California at 1-800- CA 90002, County of LA a judgment is entered, 300-1506. costos legales. Angeles on August 10, 2017 correct. (A registrant who in violation of the rights of Para asesoramiento legal, NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, or the court makes further AVISO–ACCESO A Rev. Eddie L. Royal, Sr., 926 orders. They are enforceable SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS póngase en contacto de Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section or common law (See Section inmediato con un abogado. 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and E. 97th Street, Los Angeles, 14411 et seq., Business and anywhere in California by any ECONÓMICO: ¿Necesita CA 90002 law enforcement officer who seguro de salud a un costo Puede obtener información Statement generally expires Professions code that the Professions Code). para encontrar un abogado at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false This business is conducted Original has received or seen a copy asequible, ya sea para usted by: An Individual 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14/17 of them. o alguien en su hogar? Si en el Centro de Ayuda de the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor las Cortes de California in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced CNS-3044128# AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES es así, puede presentar to transact business under LOS ANGELES SENTINEL una solicitud con Covered (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars DE RESTRICCIÓN SE el sitio web de los Servicios in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). the fictitious business name ENCUENTRAN EN LA California. Covered California or names listed above on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Las órdenes de lo puede ayudar a reducir el Legales de California (www. 17920, where it expires S/ Stephanie Edwards, Owner PÁGINA 2: lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose 40 days after any change This statement was filed 08/2017 NAME STATEMENT restricción están en vigencia costo que paga por seguro I declare that all information File No. 2017 202685 en cuanto a ambos cónyuges de salud asequible y de alta en contacto con el colegio de in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los abogados de su condado. statement pursuant to Section Angeles on July 28, 2017 in this statement is true and The following person(s) is o miembros de la pareja de calidad. Para obtener más correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: hecho hasta que se despida información, visite www. NOTICE—RESTRAINING 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with ORDERS ARE ON PAGE in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Magic Carpet Motor Inn, la petición, se emita un fallo coveredca.com. O llame a matter pursuant to Section 400 W. Century Blvd, Los o la corte dé otras órdenes. Covered California al 1-800- 2: These restraining orders a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name are effective against both Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and Angeles, CA 90003, County Cualquier agencia del orden 300-0213. Professions code that the of LA; Mailing Address: 2122 público que haya recibido WARNING—IMPORTANT spouses or domestic partners Statement must be filed at the end of five years from until the petition is dismissed, before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, o visto una copia de estas INFORMATION is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90047 órdenes puede hacerlas California law provides that, a judgment is entered, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County or the court makes further Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): acatar en cualquier lugar de for purposes of division of exceed one thousand dollars A & W Development Co. Inc., California. property upon dissolution orders. They are enforceable must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section anywhere in California by any Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). 2122 W. Century Blvd, Los FEE WAIVER:If you cannot of a marriage or domestic S/ Rev. Eddie L. Royal, Sr., Angeles, CA 90047; CA pay the filing fee, ask the clerk partnership or upon legal law enforcement officer who The filing of this statement 40 days after any change has received or seen a copy does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the Owner This business is conducted for a fee waiver form. The separation, property acquired This statement was filed by: An Unincorporated court may order you to pay by the parties during marriage of them. the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los Association other than a back all or part of the fees and or domestic partnership in Angeles on August 9, 2017 Partnership costs that the court waived for joint form is presumed to be DE RESTRICCIÓN SE in violation of the rights of in the residence address of ENCUENTRAN EN LA another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant commenced you or the other party. community property. If either Subdivision (a) of Section to transact business under party to this action should PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: restricción están en vigencia 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name the fictitious business name Si no puede pagar la cuota die before the jointly held Statement generally expires or names listed above on de presentación, pida al community property is divided, en cuanto a ambos cónyuges Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective o miembros de la pareja de Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from 11/1997 secretario un formulario de the language in the deed that 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21/17 the date on which it was filed I declare that all information exención de cuotas. La corte characterizes how title is held hecho hasta que se despida Business Name Statement la petición, se emita un fallo CNS-3046634# must be accompanied by the in the office of the County in this statement is true and puede ordenar que usted (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who pague, ya sea en parte o por in common, or community o la corte dé otras órdenes. Affidavit of Identity form. Cualquier agencia del orden The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material completo, las cuotas y costos property) will be controlling, 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section de la corte previamente and not the community público que haya recibido does not of itself authorize o visto una copia de estas FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and exentos a petición de usted o property presumption. You NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the de la otra parte. should consult your attorney órdenes puede hacerlas Fictitious Business Name acatar en cualquier lugar de File No. 2017 224813 in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false 1. The name and address if you want the community The following person(s) is 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor of the court are (El nombre property presumption to be California. another under Federal, State, FEE WAIVER: If you cannot (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to y dirección de la corte son): written into the recorded title SG Wholesale Roofing a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars Superior Court of California, to the property. pay the filing fee, ask the clerk 14411 et seq., Business and for a fee waiver form. The Supplies, 18030 S. Figueroa Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, ADVERTENCIA– Street, Gardena CA 90248, Statement must be filed S/ Charles E. Williams, San Bernardino, CA 92415- IMFORMACIÓN court may order you to pay Original back all or part of the fees and County of LA; Mailing 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14/17 before the expiration. Effective President 0245 IMPORTANTE Address: 5900 S. Lake Forest CNS-3044193# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious A & W Development Co. Inc. 2. The name, address, and De acuerdo a la ley de costs that the court waived for you or the other party. Drive Suite 400, McKinney LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement This statement was filed telephone number of the California, las propiedades TX 75070 must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of Los petitioner’s attorney, or the adquiridas por las partes EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Angeles on July 28, 2017 petitioner without an attorney, durante su matrimonio o Roofline, Inc., 5900 S. Lake NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with are: (El nombre, dirección pareja de hecho en forma de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de Forest Drive Suite 400, File No. 2017225386 does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section y número de teléfono del conjunta se consideran McKinney TX 75070; OR The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name abogado del demandante, o propiedad comunitaria para exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted This business is conducted (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires del demandante si no tiene fines de la división de bienes by: a Corporation Foe Motors LLC, 1737 in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from abogado, son): Pat Solis que ocurre cuando se produce pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos The registrant commenced Browning Blvd., Los another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed Valderrama, 7675 Madrona una disolución o separación to transact business under Angeles, CA 90062, County or common law (See Section in the office of the County Ave., Fontana, CA 92336; legal del matrimonio o pareja de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o the fictitious business name of LA 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided 909-357-1180 de hecho. Si cualquiera or names listed above on Articles of Incorporation or Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section Date (Fecha): APR 5, 2017 de las partes de este caso de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of 07/2017 Organization Number: AI Original 17920, where it expires by (Secretario, por) Jocelyn llega a fallecer antes de I declare that all information #ON: 201721010169 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14/17 40 days after any change Carias, Deputy (Asistente) que se divida la propiedad the court are (El nombre y CNS-3044142# dirección de la corte son): 111 in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): in the facts set forth in the [SEAL] comunitaria de tenencia correct. (A registrant who Foe Motors LLC, 1737 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section STANDARD FAMILY LAW conjunta, el destino de la N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012 declares as true any material Browning Blvd., Los Angeles, 17913 other than a change RESTRAINING ORDERS misma quedará determinado matter pursuant to Section CA 90062 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of Starting immediately, you por las cláusulas de la 2. The name, address, and NAME STATEMENT telephone number of the 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted a registered owner. A new and your spouse or domestic escritura correspondiente que Professions code that the by: a Limited Liability File No. 2017204148 Fictitious Business Name partner are restrained from: describen su tenencia (por ej., petitioner’s attorney, or the The following person(s) is petitioner without an attorney, registrant knows to be false Company Statement must be filed 1. removing the minor tenencia conjunta, tenencia is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective children of the parties from en común o propiedad are: (El nombre, dirección Tax Legend Services, 1855 y número de teléfono del punishable by a fine not to to transact business under January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the state or applying for a new comunitaria) y no por la exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name West Manchester Ave. Unit Business Name Statement or replacement passport for presunción de propiedad abogado del demandante, o 106, Los Angeles, CA 90047, del demandante si no tiene ($1,000)). or names listed above on must be accompanied by the those minor children without comunitaria. Si quiere que la S/ John S. Davis, Vice 08/2017 County of LA Affidavit of Identity form. the prior written consent of presunción comunitaria quede abogado, son): Larry Watkins, Articles of Incorporation or 1619 W. 163rd Street, President I declare that all information The filing of this statement the other party or an order of registrada en la escritura de la Roofline, Inc. in this statement is true and Organization Number: AI does not of itself authorize the court; propiedad, debería consultar Compton, CA 90220 - 310 #ON: C3920473 603-0300 This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a 2. cashing, borrowing against, con un abogado. with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name canceling, transferring, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21/17 Date (Fecha): Mar 02, 2017 Legendary Refuge, 1855 Sherri R. Carter, Clerk, by Angeles on August 16, 2017 matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of disposing of, or changing the CNS-3046088# NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and West Manchester Ave Unit another under Federal, State, beneficiaries of any insurance LOS ANGELES SENTINEL (Secretario, por) Brigite 106, Los Angeles, CA 90047; Hatter, Deputy (Asistente) Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the or common law (See Section or other coverage, including 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false CA 14411 et seq., Business and ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE [SEAL] This business is conducted life, health, automobile, and 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/17 Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). disability, held for the benefit FOR CHANGE OF NAME by: A Corporation Case No. ES021682 CNS-3040007# at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Original of the parties and their minor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/17 children; Superior Court of California, to transact business under CNS-3042236# County of Los Angeles in the office of the County ($1,000)). 3. transferring, encumbering, Clerk, except, as provided S/ Alton Wilkerson, President the fictitious business name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL hypothecating, concealing, Petition of: Lucienne Li or names listed above on Davtian by Vikki Davtian in Subdivision (b) of Section Foe Motors LLC or in any way disposing of 17920, where it expires This statement was filed 07/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS any property, real or personal, (mother) and Arvin Davtian FICTITIOUS I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT (father) for Change of Name 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los whether community, quasi- in the facts set forth in the Angeles on August 16, 2017 in this statement is true and File No. 2017207248 community, or separate, TO ALL INTERESTED BUSINESS correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is PERSONS: statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with without the written consent of NAMES 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material (are) doing business as: the other party or an order of Petitioner Lucienne Li Davtian matter pursuant to Section Myth VS. Truth, 2046 by Vikki Davtian (mother) and in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name the court, except in the usual a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and Hillhurst Avenue, #26, Los course of business or for the Arvin Davtian father filed a Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90027, County petition with this court for a Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from necessities of life; and Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false of LA decree changing names as FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): 4. creating a nonprobate NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County transfer or modifying a follows: punishable by a fine not to Alisa Dennis, 2046 Hillhurst Lucienne Li Davtian to Lucine File No. 2017235545 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided nonprobate transfer in a The following person(s) is Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Avenue #26, Los Angeles, CA manner that affects the Li Davtian ($1,000)). 90027; CA The Court orders that all (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires disposition of property subject Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change S/ Raven Marie Mc Mahn, Tamika L Miller, 2046 Hillhurst persons interested in this DTLA Smog Check, 210 E. CEO Avenue #26, Los Angeles, CA to the transfer, without the 16th St., Los Angeles, CA The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the written consent of the other matter appear before this Legendary Refuge, CEO 90027 court at the hearing indicated 90015 does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section party or an order of the Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change This statement was filed This business is conducted court. Before revocation of a below to show cause, if any, with the County Clerk of Los by: Copartners why the petition for change of Blanca L Rivas, 10711 S. Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of nonprobate transfer can take Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Angeles on July 31, 2017 The registrant commenced effect or a right of survivorship name should not be granted. NOTICE-In accordance with to transact business under Any person objecting to the 90044 another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name to property can be eliminated, This business is conducted or common law (See Section Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section the fictitious business name notice of the change must be name changes described 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above on above must file a written by: an individual 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective filed and served on the other The registrant commenced to Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires 08/2017 party. objection that includes the at the end of five years from I declare that all information reasons for the objection at transact business under the Original Business Name Statement You must notify each other of fictitious business name or 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21/17 must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and any proposed extraordinary least two court days before CNS-3046626# in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who the matter is scheduled to names listed above on N/A Affidavit of Identity form. expenditures at least five I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material be heard and must appear in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARYAUGUST 31, 9, 20142017 NEWSNEWS LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-13A-7

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17913 of the Business and another under Federal, State, Professions code that the or common law (See Section ($1,000)). Office of Small Business Professions code that the or common law (See Section registrant knows to be false 14411 et seq., Business and S/ Jason J Cobb, Owner Questions shall be directed to: website http://www.laosb. registrant knows to be false 14411 et seq., Business and is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). This statement was filed Irene Cua-Garcia, irene.cua- org and The Community is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). punishable by a fine not to Original with the County Clerk of Los [email protected] Development Commission punishable by a fine not to Original exceed one thousand dollars 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/17 Angeles on July 31, 2017 8/31/17 website http://www.lacdc.org. exceed one thousand dollars 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/17 ($1,000)). CNS-3041672# NOTICE-In accordance with CNS-3045988# Internet access is available ($1,000)). CNS-3042123# S/ Gabriel Lagloire, Owner LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Subdivision (a) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at County libraries, or call S/ Alisa Dennis, Copartners LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This statement was filed 17920, a Fictitious Name Ms. Becky Cerecedes, (626) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement generally expires MORLIN ASSET 586-1789. Si usted requiere with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Angeles on July 25, 2017 NAME STATEMENT at the end of five years from MANAGEMENT, LP, mas informacion sobre este Angeles on August 2, 2017 NAME STATEMENT NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2017213305 the date on which it was filed a Delaware Limited anuncio, por favor llame a Ms. NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2017 202671 Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is in the office of the County Partnership as Agent for Becky Cerecedes al telefono Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: Clerk, except, as provided the JOINT MANAGEMENT (626) 586-1789. 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: Statement generally expires Minding Our Youth Child in Subdivision (b) of Section COUNCIL, an unincorporated 8/31/17 Statement generally expires Magic Carpet Motor Inn, at the end of five years from Care Center, 4714 11th 17920, where it expires association, will receive CNS-3045084# at the end of five years from 11509 S. Vermont Ave., Los the date on which it was filed Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 40 days after any change qualifications packages LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date on which it was filed Angeles CA 90044, County in the office of the County 90043, County of LA in the facts set forth in the from engineers wishing to in the office of the County of LA; Mailing Address: 2122 Clerk, except, as provided Registered owner(s): statement pursuant to Section become pre-qualified for an Clerk, except, as provided W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles in Subdivision (b) of Section Omarya Givhan, 4714 11th 17913 other than a change available bidding opportunity in Subdivision (b) of Section CA 90047 17920, where it expires Avenue, Los Angeles, CA in the residence address of at Los Angeles Union Station. PROBATE 17920, where it expires Registered owner(s): 40 days after any change 90043 a registered owner. A new It is the intent of this Joint 40 days after any change A & W Development Co., Inc., in the facts set forth in the This business is conducted Fictitious Business Name Management Council to in the facts set forth in the 2122 W. Century Blvd, Los statement pursuant to Section by: an Individual Statement must be filed select a firm that will provide Angeles CA 90047; CA The registrant commenced to engineering services at Los statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change before the expiration. Effective NOTICE OF PETITION TO 17913 other than a change This business is conducted in the residence address of transact business under the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles Union Station at by: a corporation fictitious business name or the best overall value. In ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Business Name Statement ANNIE M. ADAMS a registered owner. A new The registrant commenced Fictitious Business Name names listed above on n/a must be accompanied by the order to be fully considered to transact business under I declare that all information for prequalification and CASE NO. 17STPB05607 Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Affidavit of Identity form. To all heirs, beneficiaries, Statement must be filed the fictitious business name before the expiration. Effective in this statement is true and The filing of this statement subsequent bidding or names listed above on correct. (A registrant who opportunities, please proceed creditors, contingent creditors, before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious does not of itself authorize and persons who may January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 11/1997 Business Name Statement declares as true any material the use in this state of a to the RFIQ questionnaire I declare that all information matter pursuant to Section at: https://goo.gl/forms/ otherwise be interested in the Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name WILL or estate, or both of must be accompanied by the in this statement is true and Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 of the Business and in violation of the rights of wjKAUvdNyvWWGUuu1. correct. (A registrant who Professions code that the Completed forms are due on ANNIE M. ADAMS. Affidavit of Identity form. The filing of this statement another under Federal, State, A PETITION FOR PROBATE The filing of this statement declares as true any material does not of itself authorize registrant knows to be false or common law (See Section or before close of business matter pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor by September 30, 2017. has been filed by JOANN does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a 14411 et seq., Business and GAINES in the Superior Court the use in this state of a 17913 of the Business and Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to Professions Code). Submissions received after Professions code that the exceed one thousand dollars 5:00pm on September 30, of California, County of LOS Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of Original ANGELES. registrant knows to be false ($1,000)). 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/17 2017 will be rejected. in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/17 THE PETITION FOR another under Federal, State, is guilty of a misdemeanor or common law (See Section S/ Omarya Givhan, Owner CNS-3038291# punishable by a fine not to This statement was filed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CNS-3045155# PROBATE requests that or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL JOANN GAINES be appointed 14411 et seq., Business and exceed one thousand dollars Professions Code). with the County Clerk of Los ($1,000)). Angeles on August 4, 2017 as personal representative to Professions Code). Original BID OPPORTUNITIES administer the estate of the Original S/ Charles E. Williams, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/17 NOTICE-In accordance with President Subdivision (a) of Section FOR THE COMMUNITY decedent. 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/17 CNS-3041721# DEVELOPMENT THE PETITION requests the CNS-3042171# A & W Development Co., Inc. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name GOVERNMENT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This statement was filed Statement generally expires COMMISSION decedent’s WILL and codicils, with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from OF THE COUNTY OF LOS if any, be admitted to probate. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Angeles on July 28, 2017 NAME STATEMENT the date on which it was filed ANGELES The WILL and any codicils are NAME STATEMENT NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2017217688 in the office of the County BID NOTICE available for examination in File No. 2017 204989 Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is Clerk, except, as provided For future bidding Job Order Contract Number the file kept by the court. The following person(s) is 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section opportunities please 40 and Job Order Contract A HEARING on the petition (are) doing business as: Statement generally expires S12 Racing, 3651 S. La Brea 17920, where it expires visit the website www. Number 41, for The Housing will be held in this court as 1. No Limit T-Shirt Company, at the end of five years from Ave. #256, Los Angeles, CA 40 days after any change build-laccd.org under Authority of the County of Los follows: 09/14/17 at 8:30AM 2. Global Comics, 14740 the date on which it was filed 90016, County of LA in the facts set forth in the “Contracting and Bidding Angeles. Mandatory Pre-Bid in Dept. 99 located at 111 Roscoe #1, Panorama City in the office of the County Registered owner(s): statement pursuant to Section Site” then click the Online will be held August 31, 2017, N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 91402, County of L.A Clerk, except, as provided Daniel Henry Collins, 3651 17913 other than a change Vendor Portal link. at 2:00 p.m. at 700 W. Main CA 90012 Registered owner(s): in Subdivision (b) of Section S. La Brea Ave. #256, Los in the residence address of St, Alhambra, CA 91801 for IF YOU OBJECT to the Tandy Reuben Little, 14740 17920, where it expires Angeles, CA 90016; CA a registered owner. A new NOTICE IS HEREBY the purpose of distributing granting of the petition, you Roscoe #1, Panorama City 40 days after any change This business is conducted Fictitious Business Name GIVEN that the Los Angeles bid documents, discussing should appear at the hearing CA 91402 in the facts set forth in the by: An Individual Statement must be filed Community College District the JOC concept, discussing and state your objections or This business is conducted statement pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to before the expiration. Effective (“District”) invites sealed bids JOC from a contractor’s file written objections with the by: an individual 17913 other than a change transact business under the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious for the following: perspective, reviewing labor court before the hearing. Your The registrant commenced to in the residence address of fictitious business name or Business Name Statement compliance and Section 3 appearance may be in person transact business under the a registered owner. A new names listed above on N/A must be accompanied by the RFID Equipment and requirements, and answering or by your attorney. fictitious business name or Fictitious Business Name I declare that all information Affidavit of Identity form. Supplies, FE-04-17-D questions. Bids due IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR names listed above on N/A Statement must be filed in this statement is true and The filing of this statement 40J.5J88.05 September 14, 2017, at 2:00 or a contingent creditor of I declare that all information before the expiration. Effective correct. (A registrant who does not of itself authorize p.m. the decedent, you must file in this statement is true and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious declares as true any material the use in this state of a For bidding purposes, the your claim with the court and correct. (A registrant who Business Name Statement matter pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name items to be procured are For details, go to the County mail a copy to the personal declares as true any material must be accompanied by the 17913 of the Business and in violation of the rights of broken down into nine (9) Bid Office of Small Business representative appointed by matter pursuant to Section Affidavit of Identity form. Professions code that the another under Federal, State, Classifications and consist website http://www.laosb. the court within the later of 17913 of the Business and The filing of this statement registrant knows to be false or common law (See Section of thirty (30) to thirty-five (35) org and The Community either (1) four months from Professions code that the does not of itself authorize is guilty of a misdemeanor 14411 et seq., Business and items. Development Commission the date of first issuance of registrant knows to be false the use in this state of a punishable by a fine not to Professions Code). website http://www.lacdc.org. letters to a general personal is guilty of a misdemeanor Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars Original All Bids must be received Internet access is available representative, as defined in punishable by a fine not to in violation of the rights of ($1,000)). 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/17 at the Online Vendor at County libraries, or call section 58(b) of the California exceed one thousand dollars another under Federal, State, S/ Daniel Henry Collins, CNS-3041664# Portal found at http://www. Ms. Becky Cerecedes, (626) Probate Code, or (2) 60 days ($1,000)). or common law (See Section Owner LOS ANGELES SENTINEL planetbids.com/portal/portal. 586-1789. Si usted requiere from the date of mailing or S/ Tandy Little, C.E.O./Owner 14411 et seq., Business and This statement was filed cfm?CompanyID=21372, no mas informacion sobre este personal delivery to you of a This statement was filed Professions Code). with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS later than September 19, anuncio, por favor llame a Ms. notice under section 9052 of with the County Clerk of Los Original Angeles on August 9, 2017 NAME STATEMENT 2017 12:00 PM Local Time. Becky Cerecedes al telefono the California Probate Code. Angeles on August 1, 2017 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/17 NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2017203257 The Bidder assumes full and (626) 586-1789. Other California statutes and NOTICE-In accordance with CNS-3042080# Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is sole responsibility for timely 8/31/17 legal authority may affect LOS ANGELES SENTINEL (are) doing business as: receipt of its Bid and any other CNS-3045125# your rights as a creditor. You Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires Legacy Barbershop, 4314 documents required to be may want to consult with an Statement generally expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from Crenshaw Blvd., Los submitted with the Bid, by the attorney knowledgeable in NAME STATEMENT Angeles, CA 90008, County District at the Online Vendor BID OPPORTUNITIES FOR California law. at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed THE HOUSING AUTHORITY the date on which it was filed File No. 2017 197682 in the office of the County of LA; Mailing Address: 3606 Portal. The District will have YOU MAY EXAMINE the file The following person(s) is W. 63rd Street, Los Angeles, no responsibility for bids not OF THE COUNTY OF LOS kept by the court. If you are in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided ANGELES Clerk, except, as provided (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section CA 90043 submitted in a timely manner, a person interested in the Compushop, 1414 S. Registered owner(s): no matter the reason. estate, you may file with the in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires Job Order Contract Number 17920, where it expires Adams St., Glendale, CA 40 days after any change Jason J Cobb. 3606 W. 63rd court a Request for Special 91205, County of LA; Mailing Street, Los Angeles, CA Bidding Documents including 38 and Job Order Contract Notice (form DE-154) of the 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the Number 39, for The Housing in the facts set forth in the Address: P.O. Box 9805, statement pursuant to Section 90043 Request for Bids and other filing of an inventory and Glendale, CA 91226 This business is conducted documents, if any, will be Authority of the County of Los appraisal of estate assets statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change Angeles. Mandatory Pre-Bid 17913 other than a change Registered owner(s): in the residence address of by: an individual available to Bidders on and or of any petition or account Gabriel Lagloire, 1414 S. The registrant commenced to after August 28, 2017 , at will be held August 31, 2017, as provided in Probate Code in the residence address of a registered owner. A new at 2:00 p.m. at 700 W. Main a registered owner. A new Adams St., Glendale, CA Fictitious Business Name transact business under the the Online Vendor Portal section 1250. A Request 91205 fictitious business name or OR at Build-LACCD, 1055 St, Alhambra, CA 91801 for for Special Notice form is Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed the purpose of distributing Statement must be filed This business is conducted before the expiration. Effective names listed above on N/A Corporate Center Drive, available from the court clerk. th bid documents, discussing before the expiration. Effective by: an individual January 1, 2014, the Fictitious I declare that all information 5 Floor, Monterey Park, In Pro Per Petitioner The registrant commenced to in this statement is true and California 91754, (323) 981- the JOC concept, discussing JOANN GAINES January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement JOC from a contractor’s Business Name Statement transact business under the must be accompanied by the correct. (A registrant who 7223. 8816 S. SEPULVEDA BLVD., fictitious business name or declares as true any material perspective, reviewing labor SUITE 104 must be accompanied by the Affidavit of Identity form. compliance and Section 3 Affidavit of Identity form. names listed above on N/A The filing of this statement matter pursuant to Section Call information for a LOS ANGELES CA 90045 I declare that all information 17913 of the Business and mandatory Pre-Bid requirements, and answering 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/17 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize questions. Bids due CNS-3041452# does not of itself authorize in this statement is true and the use in this state of a Professions code that the Conference Cal l on August correct. (A registrant who registrant knows to be false 30, 2017 10:00 AM Local September 14, 2017, at 2:00 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name p.m. Fictitious Business Name declares as true any material in violation of the rights of is guilty of a misdemeanor Time will be included in the in violation of the rights of matter pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, punishable by a fine not to Bid Documents and at the 17913 of the Business and exceed one thousand dollars Online Vendor Portal. For details, go to the County B-1 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 Local Buffalo Wild Wings’ Kaiser Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Owners Open New Location facility holds Open House Event New Buffalo Wild Wings location celebrates with fight night, elected officials, celebs and community. ThousandsofLosAngelesresidentscametotourthe STAFF &WIRE REPORT new facility in South Los Angeles. STAFF &WIRE REPORT In 2011, PCF Restau- rant Management co- The Kaiser Baldwin founders, Karim Webb, Hills Crenshaw facility Edward Barnett and Hous- recently held a community ton Rockets’ Trevor Ariza open house event on Satur- wereallsmilesasthey day, August 26. The open opened Buffalo Wild Wings house garnered roughly on Crenshaw Blvd. On Sat- 2,500 people for tours of urday, August 26, the trio the facility. There were sev- were once again all smiles, PHOTO COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE eral vendor booths, a rock Thousands of Los Angeles residents showed up to tour the this time opening the climbing wall, a bouncy new facility. newest Buffalo Wild Wings PHOTOS BY EARL GIBSON III (From L-to-R): Karim Webb, co-founder, PCF Restaurant house, face painting, food location in Koreatown with Management, Trevor Ariza, Houston Rockets and Edward trucks, free fitness classes a fight night event with all Barnett, co-founder, PCF Restaurant Management. (yoga, line dancing), a the trimmings. cooking demonstration, "It was a great turn out, with Korean Churches for “Thank you for your com- and a program in which we appreciate everybody Community Development mitment to Koreatown.” elected officials spoke. from the community com- (KCCD), in partnership As minority business Some of the elected offi- ing out to support,” said with Community Career owners, Webb and Barnett cials in attendance includ- PHOTO COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE PHOTO COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE Barnett. Development, Inc. (CCD) are excited to be expanding ed: Los Angeles City Coun- BHC exterior BHC interior Prominent business, to fill over 130 job opportu- their footprint into a new cil President Herb Wesson, philanthropic, entertain- nities. Through the API and ethnically diverse area. Supervisor Mark Ridley- ment and elected officials JOBS (Job Opportunities & The pair pride themselves Thomas, Assemblymember were in attendance to sup- Business Success) Initia- on being responsive to Sebastian Ridley-Thomas port, eat wings and watch tive, PCF was able to do the unique needs of each com- and Diane Watson (former the Mayweather vs. majority of hiring locally. munity their units serve and US Representative for Cal- McGregor fight. Assembly- Currently, there are no other their ability to engage ifornia’s 33rd congression- member Sebastian Ridley national brands owned by stakeholders therein. al district). Kaiser Baldwin Thomas and model and African American’s in "It's about service— Hills Crenshaw physician- actress Nadine Velazquez Koreatown and PCF is serving our team members in-charge, Dr. Erique joined over 200 community excited to change that. and our guests,” said Webb. Emel, also a pediatrician, members, friends and fami- "Tonight was a special “That's where success in greeted and spoke to atten- PHOTO COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE ly. The fight night event night, a lot of people came our business comes from.” dees at the open house. The City Council President Herb Wesson spoke to the commu- washostedbyBigPeeWee, out and we had a good Event sponsors includ- official ribbon-cutting cer- nity during the open house event. 102.3 KJLH and music was time,” said Ariza. “I think ed Effen Vodka & Cour- emony will take place on provided by DJ Ron C. the things going on here are voisier. Proceeds from the Sept. 14 and facility offi- “Part of our mission is helping people. evening's event went to cially opens to the public to be a good community Ariza continued, “It Korean Churches for Com- on Sept. 7. partner providing job train- made me see that every- munity Development and For more information, ing and employment oppor- thing is attainable and there the Brotherhood Crusade. please visit kp.org/bald- tunities to the young people are a lot more things we can BWW Koreatown opened winhillscresnhaw. For gen- and we are excited to put to reach. to the public on Monday, eral information, please our new BWW in Kore- “There is a lot of poten- August 28. visit https://thrive.kaiser- PHOTO COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE atown," said Barnett. tial here." The new Buffalo Wild permanente.org. Participants engage in some cardio with line dancing “We're excited to be a “We are so pleased to Wings is located in Kore- part of the burgeoning have Buffalo Wild Wings atown at 3150 Wilshire Koreatown community,” open in Koreatown,” said Blvd. Ste. 100 in Los Ange- said Webb. Hyepin Im, president of les, CA 90010. Over the past 6 weeks, Korean Churches for Com- Brian W. Carter con- PCF has worked closely munity Development. tributed to this article. City Officials, Residents Gather

PHOTO COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE to Address Homeless Youth (From L-to-R): Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, former Congresswoman BY JENNIFER BIHM for the entire United States. and/or neglect, domestic Diane Watson, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Dr. Erique Emel. Staff Writer “We have far more violence, parental substance homeless young people than use, and family conflict, say Homelessness is grow- we’ve had in the past,” said officials from the organiza- ing despite the fact that Los Harris Dawson. tion. Angeles officials are hous- “We need to make sure “Ninety percent of youth ing more people than ever, that organizations that take accessing youth shelters for said Councilman Marqueece young people in, give them minors, through the federal- Harris Dawson last week as lots of support. Some people ly funded Basic Center pro- he joined other politicians, think the solution is to take a grams, state that they experi- residents and advocates at young homeless person, find ence difficulty at home, such Holman United Methodist them an apartment and give as constant fighting or PHOTO COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE PHOTO COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE Church, to discuss the issue them a key. I know for screaming. Parental issues Youth got their faces painted Some participants engaged in some chair yoga workouts. of youth homelessness. The myself when I was 18, that and ensuing conflict related group also gathered to watch wouldn’t have been a good to a youth’s sexual orienta- tion,” said NN4Y officials one African American ences of homelessness in “Lost in America”, a docu- situation …” tion, gender identity, or gen- via their website young adult in the film, who L.A. County. mentary by Rotimi Rainwa- According to the Nation- der expression are other fac- nn4youth.org. described his family as “There are many empty ter, formerly a homeless al Network for Youth, insta- tors in youth becoming “Multiple studies have deeply religious and unac- spaces. Why,” Bailey asked. young adult, addressing the bility in the home is one of homeless. Youth are kicked shown that up to 40% of cepting of his homosexuali- “ That’s just one of many growing issue across the the major contributors for out of their home or leave homeless youth are LGBT. ty. They told him the devil examples of buildings that country. Those who attend- homelessness among young home because it is too dan- Our society has changed had taken over his life and can be utilized at least for ed were hoping to come up adults 18-24 in the United gerous for them to stay…” dramatically in the accept- that was the reason for his transitional housing. Get with possible solutions, not States. One study, they said, ance of LGBT persons, but homelessness. If he would them off the street. Every- just for Los Angeles, though Common family experi- found that twenty-five per- some families and commu- just “come back to God”, he one is not on drugs and alco- this city was their focus, but ences include child abuse cent of lesbian, gay, bisexu- nity members have been could go home, he hol…” al, and transgender (LGBT) unable to accept these reali- explained. For his part, Rainwater youth reported family rejec- ties. Family rejection for Here in Los Angeles, says the main thing home- tion as the reason for their being who you are is enor- Tori Bailey, a representative less youth need is love and homelessness. Another mously detrimental psycho- for Homelessness and Pub- understanding. Like Bailey, study found that over one- logically, and evidence sug- lic Safety for the United he encouraged people not to third of youth who were gests that these young peo- Neighborhoods, Neighbor- be judgemental and assume either in the care of social ple have increased depres- hood Council, said that lack that all homeless people are services or who were home- sion and a sense of futility of resources to obtain on drugs or alcohol. less had been physically that leads to risk-taking and affordable housing is a “I think that was what assaulted in their homes, even self-destructive behav- major obstacle. was really behind this film. upon coming out to their iors. At the same time, “A lot of the jobs [here] The greatest thing that a family. LGBT homeless youth are are not offering livable child needs is love, love “There is a dispropor- targeted for even more wages,” she said. from a father and mother tionate number of lesbian, exploitation on the streets Shealsosaidthatalotof (especially),” he said. gay, bisexual, and transgen- than their straight homeless empty buildings in the city “If they don’t have that der (LGBT) youth among peers.” could be used for transition- they may end up on the the homeless youth popula- Such was the case for al housing to reduce incid streets.” THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 www.lasentinel.net B-2 Bringing Truth To Life on TV One with Tasha Smith & Niatia ‘Lil Mama’ Kirkland BY HAL DAVID ROBERTS VH1 Biopic, “CrazySexy- Contributing Writer Cool: The TLC Story.” The critically acclaimed film was A star-studded film air- the highest-rated television ing on TV One, “When Love film of 2013 and highest- Kills: The Falicia Blakely rated original film premiere Story” brings Blakely’s trag- in VH1 history, according to ic tale to life onscreen. In The Huffington Post. 2002, 19-year-old stripper This is Kirkland’s sec- Blakely (portrayed by rapper ond role where she is tasked and actress Niatia “Lil with bringing a real person Mama” Kirkland) killed to life onscreen. With Left three men in two days with Eye, she says it was much the help of her accomplice different because Lopes’ Ameshia Ervin. celebrity status gave her so COURTESY PHOTO TV ONE Actor Lance Gross and entertainer Niatia “Lil Mama” Kirk- “When Love Kills” much more to research, from land star in TV One’s “When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely interviews to performances unveils Blakely’s emotional Story”. backstory. This includes a and even Lopes’ own docu- tumultuous home life, her mentary. bad about her actions as a more challenging than act- PHOTO BY VALERIE GOODLOE start in Atlanta strip clubs As for her portrayal of young woman, she was ing but so rewarding. Smith (L-R) Niatia “Lil Mama” Kirkland and Tasha Smith visit the and teen motherhood. Blake- Sentinel office for an exclusive interview. Falicia Blakely in “When happy that this story could told us something about ly fights to keep it all togeth- Love Kills,” she credits the help save some young herself that she wishes she er while also trying to look is most excited about the vulnerability and other relat- script written by Cas Sigers- women’s lives.” had learned earlier, “I wish out for her mother, portrayed story, the talent and the abil- able qualities despite her Beeders, paired with her The cast and crew had I knew how lovely I was by Tami Roman (“Basket- ity to reach young women. imperfect choices and the own natural instincts. “I had less than two weeks to film because there was a time I ball Wives”). “Coming from New Jer- crimes she committed. to create character — based the movie. Director Tasha didn’t. Sometimes the cir- Life in the strip club sey and having my experi- Smith continues, “I feel on truth, in the moment, and Smith is beyond excited with cumstances we’re living in accelerates Blakely’s down- ence in the strip clubs as a like I could have been her … creating situations based on what God is preparing to do can get in your head … ward spiral. Viewers witness young girl, having chal- growing up in a single-par- what I know happens,” said through the film. “God is your circumstances don’t Blakely become entangled lenges growing up and ent home, not having her Kirkland. about to do SOMETHING! determine your future and in a web of manipulation, knowing that if I didn’t make father around, being vulnera- Kirkland said the role God is going to use this your purpose, love yourself lies and domestic violence. the right choices, my life ble, being insecure, needing pushed her out of her com- movie to really speak to peo- and trust God.” At the helm of her dive into could have ended up on love, all of those things, I fort zone. She worked hard ple … we do things out of Smith runs The Tasha a dangerous life of crime is a another path. That’s how I understand it.” to react genuinely as Blakely our creative spirit, it’s a Smith Actors Workshop in local pimp named Dino, por- felt about Falicia Blakely Smith knows there are would have in the moment, prophetic thing, our voices Sherman Oaks. She invites trayed by Lance Gross while reading the script,” other young women and feeling vulnerable while as artists are for a purpose; aspiring actors to come in (“House of Payne”). said Smith. young people in general who being manipulated mentally it’s not to just be lit on Insta- to audit the class. For more Blakely, 33, is now serv- Smith mentioned a deep- have those same feelings and also abused by a man. gram. It’s so that we can information on her classes, ing life without parole in a er connection to the subject that could lead to similarly Kirkland shared with the Los change lives and touch peo- check out www.tsaw.com. Georgia prison. Tasha Smith of the film because of her compromising situations. Angeles Sentinel that Blake- ple. That’s what we use art You can see “When (“For Better or Worse,” past.Inthefilm,Smith Niatia “Lil Mama” Kirk- ly did send her best wishes for,” she said. Love Kills: The Falicia “Empire”) makes her feature makes sure viewers are able land made her acting debut and how thankful she is that Smith is now craving Blakely Story” on TV One directorial debut. Smith tells to fully absorb Blakely’s in 2013, starring as Lisa her story has taken form in more time in the director’s and TV One on Demand. the Los Angeles Sentinel she background, genuine spirit, “Left Eye” Lopes in the film. “Although she feels chair, adding it is much Check your local listings. Inside Hamilton’s Fitting Room with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell

PHOTO CREDIT YVONNE ALBINOWSKI Tony award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell gives the L.A. Sentinel an inside look at the Fitting Room of the smash theater hit, “Hamilton”; showing now until December 31 at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles. With the combined storytelling efforts of the directors, tailors, drapers, pattern makers and seamstresses, the wardrobe department created brand new clothing for the L.A. tour dates and in a way brought these historical character to life. The hands-on fitter, Paul Tazewell has been designing productions since 1997’s Bring In ‘Da Noise debuting on Broadway.

BY DARRALYNN HUTSON Paul Tazewell. “One of the career,” says Tazewell, while Contributing Writer wonderful things about the in tech rehearsals for Hamil- world of ‘Hamilton’ is that ton’s London tour run in San “Hamilton” has hit Los it’s a period production from Diego. “You need other peo- Angeles with a bang, pre- the shoulders down,” says ple to create such a full pres- miering at the Pantages The- Tazewell. “From the neck up, entation like this. We merge atre, Wednesday, August 17t the characters are able to be ideas and come up with these and showing until the end of themselves.” Working on wonderful worlds.” the year. Based on Ron Cher- Broadway, in television, and The world of Hamilton’s now’s biography about the on film for more than 20 clothing and wardrobe is def- founding father, Hamilton’s years, Paul has developed the initely the creation of a new Hip Hop-themed production skill of collaboration to make world of functional garbs. quickly became a favorite on a hugely successful show Not only are the characters Broadway when it opened in like Hamilton’s wardrobe de- reciting lines but singing and 2015, selling out every single partment work like clock- dancing while representing show at the Richard Rodgers work. His work can be seen American history. “All of the Theatre in New York City. on: Broadway’s “Streetcar clothing are brand new for This year, the touring cast Named Desire,” starring the L.A. tour; brand new,” displayed its visual story- Nicole Ari Parker and Blair says Tazewell. “Because of telling before major metro- Underwood, Russell Sim- the special fabric, each of the politan city audiences across mons’“DefPoetryJam”and clothes has to be replaced the United States. most recently on NBC TV, because of the movement At the helm of the vibrant “The Wiz Live!” and HBO’s and sweating. Our wardrobe and lavish costumes for “The Immortal Life of Henri- supervisors do a brilliant job Hamilton’s fitting room on etta Lacks.” of sourcing fabric from San Broadway, U.S., and the “Having a love of work- Francisco. After a year (of London tour is Tony award- ing with other people is a {See PAUL TAZEWELL on winner, costume designer skillset to have in this B-3} B-3 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 The Free Spirited Kendrick Wins Big, Khalid Songstress: Jackie Venson Receives Best New Artist at MTVs ‘Super Woke’ VMAs

BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON Contributing Writer

Underwhelming or over- whelming, you be the one to decide, but this year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) certainly brought the heat, quite literally. Held at the historic Forum in Inglewood, CA, Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar hit the stage with an explosive performance of “Humble” and “DNA”, complete with a PHOTO STEVE GRANITZ, GETTY IMAGES super ‘lit’ stuntman, who DJ Khaled brings wifey Nicole and infamous baby Asahd to COURTESY PHOTO sprinted off the stage in The guitar blossomed Jackie Venson’s musical career. the 2017 MTV VMAs held at the Forum in Inglewood, CA. flames. Taking nothing short BY SHAQUILLE WOODS times it was about relation- cal versatility. of greatness, Lamar went on on racism, politics and White While Blacks have endured Contributing Writer ships. I even wrote a song “Blues is the first chap- to receive a grand total of six privilege as Paris Jackson, the consequences of White about technology after an ter of the book, then jazz, Moonpersons for the daughter of the late musical supremacy for more than What happens when evening at Starbucks,” said then other genres. Blues is evening. icon Michael Jackson, led 400 years, preceding this smooth vocals, blazing gui- Venson. the source material. If you Hosted by pop-sensation the conversation to moment, it was clear that the tar skills, and innovative Venson laughed while can learn blues, other gen- Katy Perry, many viewers #StandAgainstHate. “Let’s VMAs sought to place songwriting collide? Jackie she described the encounter. res are easier to grasp,”she were expecting a showdown accountability on all races to Venson is born. “It was a beautiful day said. to go down between her and standinthegapagainst The pop guitarist, a but no one was talking to Stevie Wonder is one of arch nemesis Taylor Swift. social injustice. native from Texas, will per- each other. I wanted to say Venson’s idols; she feels This didn’t happen, howev- Shifting the paradigm, form Tuesday, September just look at the clouds. that he belongs on the er, since Swift decided to singer Pink showed the 14 at Hotel Café in Los Look at how beautiful they Mount Rushmore of music. skip the ceremonies in its world what it means to defy Angeles. are!” “He can do it all. He has entirety, despite winning for beauty standards. The “Just Those unfamiliar with She carries that same a 360 range of talent”, she Best Collaboration. Besides, Like a Pill” pop-star Venson should prepare focus in her performances. explained. Swift’s recent video for received MTVs Video Van- themselves for what she Playing an instrument while “I love people who “Look What You Made Me guard Award and expressed describes as “intense instru- singing requires precision. woke up and decided to Do” throws enough shade to the importance of self-image mentals”. Her band, which has a blind change music forever.” last through next summer, in her acceptance speech, Her music passion drummer, creates a unique Venson refuses to noting a moment when her began early. sound. Venson explained adhere to typical musical daughter felt she wasn’t “I started playing the her thought process when standards. She enjoys beautiful. “Baby girl, we PHOTO STEVE GRANITZ, GETTY IMAGES don’t change,” Pink said, piano at age eight. I didn’t she is on stage. being authentic. Her level Kendrick Lamar wins big, peering at her 6-year-old like it as much. Then I “I’m moment-by- of authenticity bleeds snagging six Moonpersons picked up the guitar in col- moment…if I have to plug through her music. awards for the night at the daughter Willow in the audi- lege.” my guitar in, I’m only She made her agenda 2017 MTA VMAs held at the ence. “We take the gravel in She is either carrying a thinking of that. Okay, now clear. “You will never see Forum in Inglewood, CA. the shell and we make a guitar or a pen for songwrit- Ihavetowalkonstage.I’m me doing something I never pearl. We help other people ing. Venson creates songs only thinking of that. You want to do. I just want to be leave here tonight remem- to change, so that they can from personal experiences can’t overthink or you’ll get myself. You have to be bering that we must show see more kinds of beauty,” and paying attention to her ate alive.” yourself!” these Nazi, White suprema- she continued. surroundings. She described her music Follow Jackie Venson cists jerks in Charlottesville One day at a coffee as soul, R&B, pop, and online for information and all over the country that shop inspired a song. blues. She calls blues the about upcoming shows and a nation, with liberty as our “When I first started first chapter of The Ameri- new music. Visit hotel- slogan, has zero tolerance for writing, it was just things can Music Book. Learning cafe.com for ticket informa- their violence, their hatred, going on in my head; some- blues skyrocketed her musi- tion. and their discrimination. We must resist,” she uttered. Reverend Robert Wright Lee IV, descendant of Con- federate general Robert E. Lee, whose statue sparked PHOTO REX, SHUTTERSTOCK the controversy in Char- Nicki Minaj is giving us all lottesville that took the life Barbievibesinthislatex of activist Heather Heyer, ensemble at the 2017 MTV VMAs, held at the Forum in also spoke out against Inglewood, CA. racism. “As a pastor, it is my moral duty to speak out PHOTO STEVE GRANITZ, GETTY IMAGES Lil Yachty gives us some and Kanye West was absent against racism, America’s school boy swag at 2017 to cue in for his usual inter- original sin,” he said before MTA VMAs, held at the ruption. calling Heyer’s mother Forum in Inglewood, CA. The night also included Susan Bro to the stage. top pre-show performances Meanwhile, singer from Khalid, who sang Alessia Cara added to the crowd favorites, “Young, lesson on self-love with a Dumb & Broke” and “Loca- heartfelt performance of tion” and rapper Cardi B, “Scars to Your Beautiful”. who performed summer Cara started the act in a anthem, “Bodak Yellow”, in fierce red gown, rocking a a studded blinged-out leo- short bob and subtle make- tard. While both were nomi- up, only to be stripped down nated, Khalid would go on to to a bare face, black top, snag the award for Best New leggings, and natural hair, Artist. redefining her terms of During the actual show, beauty. Fifth Harmony brought the After a series of odd drama with a saucy medley jokes and awkward skits, of their hit singles, “Angel” Katy Perry ended the show and “Down”, featuring in a chart-topping perform- Gucci Mane. The shade, ance of her song, “Swish however, was all too real, as Swish”, featuring Nicki the ladies started the set with Minaj. Minaj rocked the five silhouettes, one of stage in a latex black and which was quickly yanked white ensemble, while Perry off the stage before the beat dangled above a larger net

dropped as a dig to former PHOTO REX, SHUTTERSTOCK amidst a sea of oversized member Camila Cabello, Paris Jackson, heiress to basketballs, eventually mak- who recently left the group the late music icon Michael ing her best shot to close the to pursue a solo singing Jackson, graces the VMAs, evening. For exclusive inter- career. held at the Forum in Ingle- views from the night, visit The VMAs also touched wood, CA. www.lasentinel.net.

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production on Broadway) we The L.A. production will With so many characters know what type of fabric that star Michael Luwoye as to fit and personalities to con- works, we know that the Alexander Hamilton, Joshua sider in such a big production designs have been proven; Henry as Aaron Burr, Rory as “Hamilton”, it’s the fitting from the boots feeling like O'Malley as King George III, room that becomes the haven sneakers to the petticoats.” Ruben J. Carbajal as John for most actors. “The fitting Working with Califor- Laurens/Phillip Hamilton; room is my domain and I try to nia tailors and drapers, Jordan Donica as Thomas make it as comfortable to the seamstresses and pattern Jefferson; Amber Iman as actors as possible,” says makers, allows the Los Peggy Schuyler/Maria Tazewell. “It where they’re Angeles run of “Hamilton” Reynolds; Isaiah Johnson as most vulnerable. We do our to feel a bit more local. George Washington; Solea best to control that area of the There’s also new charac- Pfeiffer as Eliza Hamilton; production so that it’s inviting ters. Jamel who plays the Emmy Raver-Lampmanas to the actors to be themselves.” lead of Alexander Hamilton Angelica Schuyler and While chaos is going on is 6’5 versus the Hamilton Mathenee Treco as Hercules everywhere else, the fitting of Broadway whose 5’8. Mulligan/James Madison. room is a safe space. THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 www.lasentinel.net B-4 Student Athlete of The Week: Battle of L.A. Begins, Jojo Wicker Chargers Victorious over Rams BY AMANDA SCURLOCK BY JARRED DAVIS Sports Writer Sentinel Intern

This defensive lineman The Los Angeles Rams is out to dismantle the fell short against their new pocket on every snap, at crosstown rivals, the Los times needing two oppo- Angeles Chargers, 21-19 at nents to guard him. Arizona the Los Angeles Memorial State junior Joseph “Jojo” Coliseum. Wicker brings energy and Fans were excited on athleticism to the Sun Dev- both sides as a fair amount ils defense. of starters took to the field This season, Wicker is Saturday evening, on a night on the Ted Hendricks and that could've easily been the Bronko Negurski award overshadowed by the super watchlists. After starting in Mayweather vs. McGregor 22 games, Wicker has con- fight. PHOTO ROBERT TORRENCE / L.A. SENTINEL tributed immensely to Sun Philip Rivers returned to Chargers huddle up right before their first shot against Devil football. Last season JUSTIN TRAYLOR/T.G.SPORTSTV1 action, seemingly in prime the L.A. Rams in week three of the NFL preseason. was tough for Arizona Jojo Wicker made 40 unassisted career tackles. form on his lone two drives State, who had a 5-7 overall of the night, showcasing a early as Chargers defensive “Absolutely have to be record and a 2-7 conference results, Wicker knows that camp and we stayed perfect 158.3 passer rating. end Joey Bosa caused a better, I know he feels the record. Wicker noticed that teammates will have to hold overnight there,” Wicker Rivers finished the game 6- strip-sack that was returned same exact way, but these the defense has to have “a each other accountable and said. “That’s the biggest for-6 for 85 yards, highlight- by linebacker Melvin are plays that he has made better synergy” for them to encourage each other to player I remember at ed by an on target 45-yard Ingram, 76-yards to the before,” McVay said. “It's have success. stay in top shape. [USC], just watching him strike to Travis Benjamin for house, pushing the Rams about how we can all collec- “People really scored on “Us leaders, we have to play.” a touchdown. deficit to 14-0. tively be on the same page us,” he said. “Miscommuni- take control of the team and Wicker is a native of Chargers Head Coach, Goff’s next possession and consistently make those cation every time.” make sure everybody’s not Long Beach and attended Anthony Lynn took an even- was a horrific, overly good plays, over and over Despite the hard season, doing crazy stuff; you Long Beach Poly High again.” Wicker made 39 tackles and know, staying up late School, where he was con- With Goff and rest of the two sacks for 13 yards for because when you’re stay- sidered one of the top 100 Rams starters most likely his sophomore campaign. ing up late, you’re not overall prospects in the being shut down for week Arizona State will clash focused,” he said. “We got nation by Scout.com. As a four's final preseason game against the New Mexico to make sure everybody is senior, he earned 112 solo against the Green Bay Pack- State Aggies, the San Diego doing the right thing.” tackles and 17.5 sacks in 12 ers, Goff finished the pre- State Aztecs, and the Texas Wicker started in his games. season 24-for-32 for 250 Tech Red Raiders before first college football game A memorable moment total yards over three- heading into Pac-12 confer- as a freshmen, when Ari- for Wicker was during the games. ence play. The junior line- zona State played against 2014 playoffs when the There were some posi- man believes that the Sun USC. During that game, he Jackrabbits defeated the tives in the second half for Devils will have an made two tackles for loss Servite Friars. the Rams, as backup quar- improved result from last and a forced fumble. At the “Travis Waller, he goes terback, Sean Mannion con- year. end of his freshmen cam- to Oregon now; and he was nected with standout rookie “It’s exciting to see paign, Wicker had four throwing these quick slants PHOTO ROBERT TORRENCE / L.A. SENTINEL receiver, Josh Reynolds on a Kalen Ballage, Demario sacks for 36 yards, 13 unas- and they were getting open Rams Sean Mannion (14) hands the ball off to former USC 38-yard rainbow for a touch- Trojan running back, Justin Davis (42). [Richard], all the receivers sisted tackles, and 7.5 tack- a lot, like every third down. we have,” Wicker said. “I les for loss. down,” Wicker said. “It was keeled approach following thrown ball intended for Mannion finished his believe that we’ll do big Growing up, Wicker the last play of the game, it his team's steady offensive receiver Sammy Watkins, solid performance going 16- things this year. We’re just was inspired by the late waslikedoordie…andhe performance and pinpointed but came in reach of Charg- for-29 for 214 total yards, looking to have fun with it.” USC star Joe McKnight. threwitupandIbattedit Philip Rivers specifically. ers defensive back Jason with his two favorite targets In order for the Sun “I remember, I was like down and like everybody “When he’s on the field, Verrett, who snagged an being, Reynolds and Pharoh Devils to have competitive 10 [or] 11, I went to USC went crazy.” he’s a leader and gets us in easy interception. Cooper, as the two com- the right place, right posi- Verrett spoke about his bined for eight receptions on tions and we move the ball. first return to the field, since 141 total yards. Our first unit has moved the tearing his ACL last Octo- A Travis Coons’ fourth UCLA and USC ball well this preseason, he ber, and admitted it was quarter 53 yard field goal said.” emotional for him. ultimately made the score “I never like to overreact “I’m going to keep it 21-19, still in favor of the either way, good or bad,” 100 [percent] with you all. I Chargers, giving the Rams Rev Up for Football Lynn said. Obviously, we’ve got a little teary eyed during their first loss of the presea- had some good drives, but the National Anthem. I’ve son. we’ve got a long way to go, been away from the game As for the battle of Los a lot room to improve, but for so long,” said Verrett. Angeles label, Rams rookie Season 2017 it’s been a positive training “It felt good,” said Ver- defensive back from the camp and preseason so far.” rett. Melvin [Ingram] got a University of Utah’, On the Rams side, Jared turnover earlier in the game Dominique Hatfield put that BY AMANDA SCURLOCK improve from the previous Goff was coming off an and I got another one, man. to rest with his own beliefs. Sports Writer season. impressive, efficient per- It was good to be out there.” “Me personally, and I’m UCLA head coach Jim formance against the Oak- Rams Head Coach Sean pretty sure the rest of the A new season for Pac-12 Mora noted how he’s look- land Raiders last weekend, McVay understood that Goff guys feel this way, it's not a football has begun and there ing deeply into their experi- finishing the game 16-for 20 should've made some better fight for L.A.,” said Hat- are plenty of storylines for ences to learn lessons and for 160 yards and a touch- reads, but nevertheless, lost field. “They did better today the crosstown rivals UCLA benefit from them. down. no faith in his quarterback but it's not a battle for L.A., and USC. The UCLA Bru- “You're not in this to do Saturday, Goff struggled going forward. the home team is the Rams.” ins will face the Texas anything but try to have suc- A&M Aggies on Sunday, cess. And every loss rips UCLA is linemen Jacob Jones II gained the most September 3 and the USC your guts out,” said Mora. ISAAC BREKKEN/ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuioti-Mariner and defen- yardage with 1082 yards Trojans will battle the West- “The first thing you do is UCLA linebacker Kenny sive back Jaleel Wadood. A from 177 carries. Ware had Young earned 90 tackles ern Michigan Broncos on point your finger at your- Thorpe Award watch list two games where he earned last season. Saturday, September 2. self. You say, ‘where did I candidate, Wadood is ninth 100 rushing yards. Davis The teams are at two not do a good enough job tackle positions, a nose in the Pac-12 in tackles. had a 85-yard run against contrasting points of devel- and how are we going to tackle position.” Wadood registered a sea- Arizona, this was the opment. USC conquered learn from this?’” For the Trojans, 14 son-high of 15 tackles longest run by any Trojan Rose Bowl glory while Despite a 1-3 start, starters will return. Among against Utah. since 1996. UCLA is building to USC executed an eight- the returners are the top Tuioti-Mariner earned “Ronald [has] been awe- JUSTIN TRAYLOR/T.G.SPORTSTV1 game winning streak dur- passer and rusher of the 5.0 tackles for loss, making some, it’s fun to be able to Jim Mora is the 17th foot- ing the season before upset- 2016 squad. him fourth on the team in hand the ball off to him and ball head coach in UCLA history. ting the fifth ranked Penn UCLA welcomes back that category. just watch him go to work,” State Nittany Lions in an 13 starters, including wide The Trojans tout a trio said sophomore quarterback place in the Bruins all-time offensive shootout at Rose receiver Darren Andrews of junior running backs in Sam Darnold. “He can just passing yardage list with Bowl 2017. Yet, USC head and linebacker Kenny Aca’Cedric Ware, Ronald kind of [spring] his way into 5,583 yards. He also scored coach Clay Helton sees Young. Young mentioned Jones II and Dominic Davis. a hole and then be off 80 three touchdowns and where the Trojans can how the defensive players yards like that.” tossed for 350 yards when improve. have been stepping up in Both teams have young UCLA defeated BYU. “You have guys like practice. quarterbacks in Darnold The Trojans will battle Sam Darnold and Cam “I think that’s the great- and junior Josh Rosen. The the Bruins at the Coliseum Smith and Ronald Jones and est thing that I have Archie Griffin Award-win- on November 18. The sea- Deontay Burnett, you have observed from being here,” ner Darnold broke a Trojan son is packed with exciting some pieces of the puzzle said Young. “The guys, they record with his 31 touch- match-ups until the rival that are already in place,” MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L. A. SENTINEL want to work more, they down passes, and his abili- schools meet. USC will face Helton said. “But you've USC wide receiver Deontay want to get better, they want JUSTIN TRAYLOR/T.G.SPORTSTV1 ty to throw for 300 yards in Notre Dame on October 21 Burnett made three touch- also got to know the reality. to work on their weakness- Clay Helton became head back-to-back games made and UCLA will compete downs in the 2017 Rose There are holes we've got to es.” coach of USC football on USC freshmen history. against Memphis on Sep- Bowl. plug to take care of two On the defense for November 30, 2015. Rosen has reached sixth tember 16. THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 www.lasentinel.net C-1 Jay-z Video Sparks Controversy Among Tree of Life Congregants

By Dailyn Simmons was no different than Sentinel Intern a play. When you have proper context, every- A video featuring Jay- thing makes sense,” z’s “Story of O.J.” sparked explained Bernard. controversy on July 30 Murchinson could at Tree of Life Mission- not agree more. “Any ary Baptist Church in word used negatively or Los Angeles when young in the wrong connota- praise dancers performed tion can be considered to the track while throw- a cuss word. We can ing money in the church’s not limit cuss words sanctuary, leaving some to the words we want members appalled. them to be,” he said. “I didn’t agree with Bernard consid- it. They want to mix that ers the message, which with the church. There’s was on transformation a place for everything,” and the story of Jacob, said Bathilda Ross, a Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church FACEBOOK.COM to be inspirational and member for 42 years. thinks that it has touched Ross believes that and he was bouncing.” son’s administration. stunt, “ Murchinson said, [and it] is that we do not the lives of many in- many new ministers Not only does Moore “To me, his leadership ‘[And, the claims made] are use our phones unless dividuals watching. create churches on the not agree with what hap- was one of dictatorship. I not rooted in much truth.” it’s something church- “I have been flooded basis of the outside pened, but he also ques- sometimes felt he would use The church not only re- related,” said Bernard. with many people from world when they should tions Murchinson’s lead- intimidation to get his point ceived outrage from people “When Pastor Murchin- places, like Florida and be creating it for the ership of the church. across,” Bonner shared. Ul- within the church, but faced son gave the invitation for Canada,” Bernard said. world inside the church. “He constantly says timately, due to the pastor’s similar reaction outside of people to go on Facebook, Regardless of the Sharing a similar per- the n-word and pun- governance, Bonner left the church. After its viral the directions were to in- events that happened, spective, James Moore ishes members like chil- the church two years prior. debut, some alleged that the vite people for the mes- whether they were nega- recently left Tree of Life dren,” claimed Moore. Even in facing these pastor fired a musician that sage on the church’s page.” tive or positive, one due to the sermon that Moore even believes the claims, the pastor of three was playing that Sunday. Although, Bernard question still remains - Sunday after attending the pastor has deliberately fired years believes his inten- John Bernard, Tree of does not agree with the will the legacy of Tree church since 1967. when old members from church tions were for the better of Life’s minister of music, re- drummer’s actions, he of Life Missionary Bap- he was five-years-old. positions and replaced the church and community. sponded to this recent claim. does firmly believe that tist Church be affected? ‘What got me was the them with members from “I did expect it to be “The drummer posted the video would not be Even with contrast- ‘House Ni***” and it was his former congregation. going against tradition. the (praise dance) clip on a media sensation that it ing opinions, many inappropriate for church,” Another former mem- Start a dialogue in my local his personal Facebook has become. He further people stated that the Moore explained. “I ber of 33 years, Gladys church. Did I expect to go page. We have a rule, suggests that the video legacy of the church is looked over at him (Pas- Bonner, has a similar global? No I did not. This that many people are un- was taken out of context. still intact and will rise tor Marcus Murchinson) opinion about Murchin- wasn’t a planned publicity aware of, that is enforced “This presentation above any obstacles.

By Cora Jackson-Fossett Religion Editor

Pacific Mount Olive Church of God in Christ (PMO) attracted 200+ people to their 2nd an- nual Community Out- reach Fair on August 19.

The event, held on PMO’s COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO northeast lot, featured Audrey Harris, Youth Theology Institute St. Bernadette member Pat Botshekan free health screenings, coordinator and Dr. Daniel Smith-Christo- was the emcee of the Creole-based school supplies, entertain- pher, LMU Department of Theology special program hosted by the Baldwin Hills ment and refreshments. projects coordinator church. Pastor Milton and First Lady Belinda Joyner, along with several PMO St. Bernadette Treats L.A. members, were on hand to greet the families in atten- Students to Creole Culture dance. Several adults took By Cora Jackson-Fossett Then they were whisked off sometimes twirl para- advantage of the dental, Religion Editor to the parish hall where they sols or wave handker- high blood pressure and were greeted by authentic chiefs in the air,” he said. HIV screenings while chil- COURTESY PHOTO Several Los Angeles high Zydeco music from a live The Youth Theology In- dren were treated to games, Pastor Milton and First Lady Belinda Joyner school students from the band, David Sousa and the stitute operates under face-painting and toys. Loyola Marymount Uni- Mud Bugs,” said Carper. LMU’s Department of The vendors included versity (LMU) Youth The- Senior members of St. Theology. Audrey Har- Los Angeles Police De- and the PMO Prayer and and Kei’osha Johnson as- ology Institute were re- Bernadette contributed by ris, a St. Bernadette mem- partment - Newton Divi- Spiritual Guidance Team. sisted Michelle Jackson cently treated to a unique decorating the hall a day ber and LMU alumna, is sion, Los Angeles Fire “The PMO family is proud in organizing the commu- religious experience at earlier. With Pat Botshekan the project coordinator. Department - Fire Station and thankful to Sister Mi- nity fair. The event was a St. Bernadette Catholic serving as emcee, many “What St. Bernadette did 14, Los Angeles Cen- chelle Jackson and her project of the PMO Out- Church in Baldwin Hills. seniors, such as parishio- for this regional group tral Library, Los Ange- team, as well as the many reach Ministry, headed by LMU sponsors the five-day ner Carolyn James, shared of high school folks was les Metro, Explorer 1, corporate donors, for the Minister Glenford Morris. Youth Theology Institute, memories of growing up in amazing. They experi- Charles Drew Medical success of this mammoth Pacific Mount Olive which focuses on leader- New Orleans with the stu- enced the sights, smells, Center, Candlewood Smile event,” said Pastor Joyner. COGIC is located at 1385 ship and theology. The dents. Also, the young peo- taste, sound and the faith Dentistry-Lakewood, Melody Akande, Meryl E. 21st Street, in Los institute allows youth to ple enjoyed a creole lunch of New Orleans African- PMO Clothing Closet Humphrey, Naomi Hum- Angeles. To learn more, phrey, Christina Jackson, call (213) 741-0339. explore their leadership of Jambalaya, rice, garlic American Creole Culture potential and spirituality bread, salad and sweet right here in Los An- by using the resources of tea, topped off by Ms. El- geles,” said Dr. Daniel Roman Catholicism and sie’s hand-made pralines. Smith-Christopher, LMU other religious traditions. Closing out the program theology professor and As part of the institute, the was Roland Davidson’s Department of Theology students visited St. Berna- description of the “Second special projects coordinator. dette. According to Parish Line,” a New Orleans tradi- “It helped our students un- Life Director Deacon Jim tion. “The main line or first derstand what a wonder- Carper, the theme of the line is the main section of ful mosaic of traditions event was Creole-based, the parade, usually the ac- and cultures that they can but the purpose was for tual group with the parade experience right here in students to experience Af- permit, as well as the brass Southern California – but rican American culture in band,” explained Davidson. they also learned firsthand a diverse Christian setting. “Those who follow the what a precious treasure “First, the students were band, just to dance and the people of St. Bernadette COURTESY PHOTO treated to a brief tour of St. enjoy the music are called are – a treasure for all of us Pacific Mt. Olive members, vendors and LAPD officers participated in the fair on Aug. Bernadette Church, which the second line. In the tra- here in Los Angeles! What 19. boasts of several beauti- dition of the second line, a marvelous gathering ful stained-glass windows. participants walk and of people and tradition.” C-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 Babylon’s Next Top Idol Is Your Belief- By Brian W. Carter of the vilest behavior and ment. They take advantage System Working? Staff Writer thinking it’s cute and cor- of sin-sick parishioners their life. What we be- Today, anyone can be rect—and are encouraged! to fill their egos, church lieve changes the way we a celebrity and for just But every flesh-and-blood pews and sexual lusts. perceive the world around about everything: com- idol hasn’t spent time push- “Having a form of godli- us. What we believe im- edy, drama, philanthropy, ing filth and debased think- ness, but denying the pow- pacts the way we think. debauchery, pornography, ing on the masses. Many er thereof: from such turn What we believe influenc- gossip, backstabbing, slan- folks have built themselves away.” …” -2 Timothy 3:5 es the choices we make. der, etc. Nothing matters up on morally right issues We are seduced by our Your belief-system is pow- anymore—if you put it on and empowering achieve- five senses and as a result, erful. It is what causes you social media and the world ments. People, upright or lulled into our percep- tion of the good life. We to feel the way you do. It loves it, you are a star. COURTESY PHOTO not, work hard to keep Brian w. Carter determines your behaviors You will get followers, in their empires afloat, I mean can be just as awesome COURTESY PHOTO and actions. Your belief- some cases, endorsements really hard and go through as the world says we are and “follow” on social Barbara Bryant system is your “auto- and in other cases, a ca- hell to maintain it. At the but for God, it’s always media platforms, seeking been about our heart con- pilot.” Your “auto-pilot” reer. Congratulations, you end of the day though, I have no problem say- praise and glory, most for dition—and it’s wicked. makes you do what you could be well on your way what does it all come to? ing, “I don’t know some morally bankrupt behavior. “Look not on his counte- do, believe what you be- to becoming Babylon’s “Then I looked on all the things about God.” But There’s one prophecy of nance, or on the height of lieve and is the source of Next Top Idol (BNTI)! works that my hands had just because I don’t the last days that is glaring- his stature; because I have everything you do in life. The world we live in today wrought, and on the labour know some things about ly true right now—we have refused him: for the Lord If God is not your “auto- is depraved and getting that I had laboured to do: God, it does not mean, become our own idols. seeth not as man seeth; pilot” you may need to worse all the time as we and, behold, all was vanity I don’t believe in God. “For men shall be lov- for man looketh on the change your belief-system. exalt all the things the Lord and vexation of spirit, and John 14:1 says, “...Be- ers of their own selves outward appearance, but You might say, “I believe tells us to turn away from. there was no profit under lieve in God.” What Je- …” -2 Timothy 3:2 the Lord looketh on the in God.” Are you certain It isn’t easy, as life has the sun.” -Ecclesiastes 2:11 sus meant by believing Social media, the internet heart.” -1 Samuel 16:7 that you do? We believe become more-and-more There are countless preach- in God, means believing and television is saturated It’s time to step off the in our problems, our set- about ourselves and the ers, pastors and bishops everything that God has with people obsessed with podiums of our own cre- backs, our troubles, and things we want—most to who are also in competi- said about Himself. “Be- themselves and the people ation and stand on the our hurts because we cry our own detriment. People tion to be on BNTI. They lieve in God” means trust- who love to watch them be Word which is an everlast- over them, complain about nowadays live for a “like” preach what the congrega- ing that God deals with us obsessed with themselves. ing foundation. When we them, and have pity parties tion wants to hear in ex- not according to who we People frequently make choose to follow Jesus, we with our test and trails. But change for their own per- are, but according to who social statements that out- shine brighter than any star are you certain that you be- sonal glorification. They fill He is. “Believe in God” right fly in the face of the ever created by His hand. lieve in God? Do you real- their pockets with the mon- means to account God Lord but it is exalted as The Lord resides in us and ly believe that God will do ey of people who deeply trustworthy, that God is truth and wisdom. You as such must be honored what He says He will do? need spiritual encourage- faithful to God’s promises. see kids imitating some in our conduct and living. When you study the Scrip- Is your belief-system Let’s all strive to be God’s tures, you clearly see God working? Most people Top Children and not Bab- spoke, and later God did don’t realize how their ylon’s Definite Rejects. what He said He would. beliefs shape them and We are looking for a musician who loves Jesus. We need someone willing to grow with our church, able to play both piano and organ, lead the choir and lead us in praise service. If you are interested, please contact us by email at [email protected] or mail resume to Deborah Lane, Sec., c/o Abyssinia Baptist Church, 4417 Ascot Avenue, Los Angeles,CA 90043 or leave a message at (213) 500-3085. THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 www.lasentinel.net D-1 Moving Closer to a Smokefree L.A. By Kimberlee Buck apartment owners should Staff Writer be the ones to enforce the no smoking policies, not “Seventy-Two per- the tenants. cent of African Americans “I am not afraid to are exposed to second- speak up,” said Lockett. hand smoke, compared to “These are my children, 50 percent of Caucasian it’s up to me to advocate Americans, and 45 percent for them. If I don’t, who of Mexican Americans,” will?” said the Americans for Lockett encourages Nonsmokers’ Rights non- families to heavily research profit organization. and ask questions prior to Exposure to second- moving into an apartment hand smoke (SHS) can building. happen in the workplace, “Asking questions restaurants, bars, parks, helps to ensure policies, and in the home. In fact, rules and regulations are families and individuals adhered to. If smoking living in multi-unit housing becomes an issue, do not are more likely to be ex- wait and hope the problem posed to SHS from neigh- solves itself,” said Lock- boring units, balconies, ett. “Make a formal com- and outdoor areas. Ac- plaint.” cording to the University “If your complaint is of California, Los Angeles AMANDA SCURLOCK/ LA SENTINEL not taken seriously, con- (UCLA) Center for Health Pictured is mother and Los Angeles apartment tenant, Levystein Lockett with her two sons. “I am not afraid tinue speaking up and ad- and Policy Research, more to speak up. These are my children, it’s up to me to advocate for them. If I don’t, who will”, said Lockett. vocating for your family.” than one in three nonsmok- She goes on to encour- ers who live in rental hous- Angeles. The project will age families to seek legal ing are exposed to SHS, reduce secondhand smoke counsel and relocate if nec- effecting both children and exposure to tenants living essary. adults. in low-income communi- “It’s ok to have to move In children, second- ties. and find another place to “... Ask Dr. Jeanette...” hand smoke can cause ear According to Gomez, live,” she said. “It does not infections, more frequent South L.A. apartments, mean you lost the battle. It and severe asthma attacks, where Blacks and Latinos just means you value you respiratory symptoms live (particularly senior cit- and your family’s health (coughing, sneezing, and izens and children), receive more. Do not continue to shortness of breath), and the hardest hit of drifting stay because while you put children at risk for sud- secondhand smoke. are staying, your family’s den infant death syndrome. Levystein Lockett is a health continues to be af- In adults who have never SALA initiative assisted fected.” smoked, SHS can cause apartment tenant who lives Although the issue of heart disease, lung cancer, across the hall from heavy fighting for a smokefree and strokes. cigarette and marijuana environment is tedious, the Last week, the Los smokers in a non-smoking Lockett family is hopeful Angeles Sentinel had building with her two sons. in their search of finding a chance to speak with Although Lockett con- a new smokefree place to UCLA-Smokefree Air for fronted her neighbor’s mul- call home. Lockett and her Everyone (UCLA-S.A.F.E) tiple times, they refused to two sons are thankful for project manager Marlene quit, and the management all the help they received Gomez, regarding their company is passive. Due from SALA and the rep- Smokefree Apartment Los to her neighbor’s exces- resentatives from UCLA Angeles (SALA) initiative. sive smoking, Lockett’s S.A.F.E. “We have one of the children are now showing “We are passionate about highest rental populations symptoms of secondhand this issue because our with a serious lack of af- smoke. project is about using fordable housing,” said “My oldest son Joshua data to ultimately effect Gomez. “Add to this that has asthma,” said Lockett. change in the commu- 80 percent of the available “My neighbors, who are nity,” said UCLA S.A.F.E. apartments have no sec- fairly close to me, smoke “Our research showed ondhand smoke protections cigarettes and marijuana. a huge disparity among along with heavy targeted So both of my boys have African Americans and tobacco marketing to exist- to hold their breath when- [Latino Americans] rent- ing smokers, and you have ever they are in the hall- ers in South L.A. We the perfect mix for a public way. Joshua has asthma wanted to take those find- health issue that has been attacks pretty frequently ings and in turn, create perpetuating in these com- because of this. Whenever tools to educate and em- power these communities Jeanette Grattan Parker, Ph.D. FILE PHOTO munities.” my neighbors smoke mari- As part of their project, juana and cigarettes, the to be vehicles of change.” UCLA-S.A.F.E. is funded “What is Dr. Jeanette talk- dered with lustful desire, woman’s husband [who is UCLA Center for Health smoke comes under the ing about now? “More is unbridled passion. That honorable] and wants him and Policy Research is cracks of our apartment by the Center for Disease not enough??” Biblical was the first problem. He to go to bed with his wife partnering with communi- door. My youngest son Isi- Control (CDC). For more David, “the apple of God’s should have gone with his [Bathsheba] to cover up. ty-based organizations to ah, who never had asthma, information on the proj- eye.” Seeking to teach men and followed his du- Uriah does not go to bed take steps toward expand- is now displaying signs be- ect, contact (866) 252- a life principle. Chances ties. How many people find with his wife to cover up ing smokefree apartment cause of this.” 3383, email Smokefree- are we all have witnessed themselves “misplaced” for David’s lustful acts. living in the city of Los Lockett goes on to say ApartmentLivingLA@ some of this. David was where they are assigned As we can see histori- em.ucla.edu, or visit www. rich, powerful, with fam- to do one thing, be in one cally, David’s actions live ily, friends and led an en- place and decide to ignore on. But, that’s not all. The tire nation. David’s friend, duty, follow wayward plot doesn’t work. He has Jonathan would risk his thinking and get into trou- her husband [Uriah] put on life for their friendship. ble…big trouble. When the front line of battle. He What more could anyone our thoughts wander, if not has Uriah murdered. All want?? Well, does that stopped, actions follow. this happens. God sends start you thinking intrinsi- David decided to walk on the prophet [Nathan] to tell cally and introspectively? the roof, saw a beautiful, David all these things in Stated plainly, “thinking voluptuous woman, lusted story like [parable] form. about yourself?” David for her; and as the king, he David confesses; his fam- was a winner, achiever, could call for her and she ily suffers. Wrong doing strong, daring, honored, had to go because of who has far reaching repercus- fearless, valiant. David had he was and the custom of sions. Here’s the point. faithful, leaders follow- the time. He seduces her. Avoid carrying forth gen- ing his orders to achieve She becomes pregnant. erational habits. Think first military success. So, one This is an age old type of so your family and repu- might ask, what was Da- problem for many men tation will not be ruined. vid’s weakness? He was and women, falling to their Teach the children. Jea- greedy. His son, Solomon lustful desires. They lose nette Grattan Parker, Ph.D. was greedy too, with some control and perspective Superintendent/Founder 700 wives. David commit- in an instance. Lust takes of Today’s Fresh Start ted many despicable acts. control and directs history. Charter School [323-293- The emphasis here is not David betrays God Al- 9826] 4514 Crenshaw BL, on David, but rather on his mighty, himself, his people L.A.CA90043 copyright behavior. He was supposed who trust him, family and Will You Marry me? Jesus to go to war with his men. friends. He worshipped Christ Proposes To You Instead of going to war the idols of his mind; be- and Inquiring Minds want with his men, he stayed cause he put his emotions to know. drjeanette.suc- back, became distracted before God and everything [email protected] and his thoughts to wan- else. He called for the D-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017

By Jennifer Bihm According to the Cen- workplace and childcare to support breastfeeding Staff Writer ters for Disease Control, environments, and aggres- women, those working in Black infants consistently sive marketing of infant the service industry are less “Breastfeeding is a had the lowest rates of formula,” she said. likely to have adequate ac- critical public health issue, breastfeeding initiation “Structural barriers commodations to support as it is the optimal source and duration across all of disproportionately impact the pumping and storing of of infant nutrition, and has the organization’s study women of color and wom- human milk…” long-term health benefits years. Among infants born en living in poverty. For Local health depart- for mom and baby,” says in 2014, black infants had instance, birthing facilities ments can play a vital role Calondra Tibbs, MPH, Se- the lowest breastfeeding using breastfeeding-friend- in supporting breastfeed- nior Advisor, Public Health rates of all reported race/ ly practices are less likely ing and ensuring access to Programs, National Asso- ethnicity groups. Only 68% to be located in communi- breastfeeding support, said ciation of County and City of black infants were ever ties with high percentages Tibbs. Health Officials . breastfed as compared to of people of color or resi- “ Local health depart- “Breastfeeding protects 85.7% of white infants. Ini- dents living in poverty. ments and their partners babies from infections and tiation rates for infants of “In addition, the lack are uniquely positioned to decreases the risk of leu- mothers living in poverty of federal legislation re- address breastfeeding by kemia, sudden infant death was 73.2% among infants garding paid family medi- supporting policy, systems, syndrome and obesity. For born in 2014. cal leave to support work- and environmental chang- mothers it reduces their Health experts are ing families can impact es that enable women to risk of breast and ovarian questioning the dispar- decisions on returning to breastfeed at optimal rates. cancer, diabetes and heart ity, considering the amount work. One-in-four women These include encourag- attacks.” of information available return to work within two ing breastfeeding-friendly Tibbs is imparting her about the benefits of breast- weeks of delivery, and workplace and hospital knowledge of the subject feeding. There are a variety low-wage earners return practices and expanding during NACCHO’s fifth of reasons that disparities to work sooner than higher community-level breast- annual Black Breastfeed- persist according to Tibbs. wage earners. This lim- feeding support.” ing Week, when they re- “[There are] several its the ability of women Currently, NACCHO mind and encourage Afri- barriers such as low avail- to establish breastfeeding is offering 24 hour breast- can American mothers to ability and access to breast- prior to returning to work. feeding support for victims choose breastfeeding to op- feeding support, lack of COURTESY PHOTO And, although there are of Hurricane Harvey. Those Health expert and breastfeeding advocate Calondra timally meet their babies’ family and community mandates for workplaces in need can call 1-800-313- Tibbs needs. support, unaccommodating 6141.

and U.S. President Barack {continued from Pg. A-4} Obama. His clients in- Buffalo clude Denzel Washington, Sidney Poitier, Quincy Jones and countless others. Guest studied graphic arts at Southern Connecticut State University, then at the Fashion Institute of Tech- nology Hones in New York. He then had a successful run as a fashion illustrator in Paris, but the muse that seemed to call out loudly to him was painting. Guest has been actively painting, reclaim several complex tion “This” being the elite hero; he’s a universal super adding his unusual touch slave narratives he says game. Here is the big game hero. He just happens to be to the work, most recently that were created for him, of art. This can take you tall, dark and handsome,” using cotton that was hand- painfully, over the years of how ever high you want to believes Guest. “Every- picked from the fields down his life. [Eleven years ago], go as an artist and in other body is going to understand South in a paintings series Patrick Painting (L.A. Art art galleries it just doesn’t where he comes from so we entitled: ‘‘The Cotton Se- Gallery-owner) approached work like that. We had to can’t put him in that box. ries’’. me after seeing a series of have this series IN the art I chose three galleries to But Guest is here in Los paintings called the “Cot- game,” he said. represent this series at the Angeles not to be adorned ton Series,” remembers The "Buffalo War- highest level by sending for his high-profile affilia- Guest. “He loved the work rior" art exhibit is the tale out three studio visits and tions or his stunning celeb- but didn’t feel that he could of a boy born into slavery. Patrick (Paintings) was the Vanessa Williams; President His Excellency rity clientele. push it to an international When he reaches the age first one to respond asking world-renowned singer Sheikh Professor AL haji Instead, this native son audience because let’s face of manhood, he enlists in me to please drop the other Stevie Wonder; Gambian Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh of New York is seeking to it; it was presented to a lim- the military to fight in the two galleries.” ited audience. But once I Civil War where he dies in came up with the concept battle, only to be reborn as Buffalo Warrior is on of the Buffalo Warrior, Pat- the super hero Buffalo War- exhibit now through Sept 2 rick called me eleven years rior. “The Buffalo Warrior at the Patrick Painting Art later saying, “This is what I really resonated with the Gallery – 2525 Michigan can work with.’ There is a human soul. I don’t like to Avenue, Unit B2, Santa difference in art representa- call him a “Black” super Monica, CA 90404

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The Los Angeles Some of the many con- Youth Council congratu- NAACP Youth Council tributions that they make lates ALL organizations presented The L.A. Re- include: Jackson Limo Ser- and individuals that render investment Foundation a vices, The Annual Turkey service to those that are Humanitarian Award on and Grocery Giveaway, in need. The entire Youth Saturday, August 26, 2017. twice a month Feeding of Council Membership is The entire membership the Homeless which in- ready to serve wherever was in favor of giving this cludes water, fruits, veg- their service is needed. Our prestigious award to the gies, body wipes, etc., membership is opened to L.A. Reinvestment Foun- every week fruits, veggies youth ages thirteen to eigh- Last month a dear friend to the Los Angeles Sentinel, and Sabriya’s Castle of Fun dation in Memory of Mr. and chips are given to Se- teenLast (the month eighteen-year-old a dear friendFoundation, to the unexpectedly Los Angeles and tragicallySentinel, passed and away Sabriya’s during a drowningCastle incidentof Fun that Foundation, E.J. Jackson. The Youth nior Living Complexes, mustunexpectedly be a senior in andhigh tragically passedclaimed the away lives ofduring him and ahis drowning wife, Esmerelda incident in Lake Havasu. that claimed the lives of Council President, Dean- Veteran Outposts, Church- school).him and For hismore wife, infor Esmerelda- in Lake Havasu. dra Sims remembers that es, Schools and Sober/ mation about the NAACP Raul was the face of the Blood Donor Center within Children’s Hospital LA and worked we honored Mr. Jackson Rehab Complexes. When Youth Council, please call; with us to serve our community for over 15 years. His upbeat disposition and kind as a Man of Valor several available, assistance in (323)Raul 291-3413. was the face of theheart Blood made every Donor interaction Center and within Blood Drive Children’s with Sabriya’s Hospital Castle unforgettable. LA and worked Our with us to years ago. helping pay utility bills and Sep. 23, 2017 Blood Drive will honor our brother, Raul Gonzalez, and his impact in our The Youth Council gave rent is given to help those serveTo The our LA community Reinvest- for over 15 years. His upbeatcommunity. disposition and kind heart made every the Humanitarian Award to in financial need. These mentinteraction Foundation -and In Mem Blood- Drive with Sabriya’s Castle unforgettable. Our Sept. 23, 2017 Blood Drive The L.A. Reinvestment be- services that are given in orywill of Mr. honor E. J. Jackson, our brother, we Sign Raul up at Gonzalez,www.sabriyacastle.org and his and impact join us to in save our lives community. in honor of Raul’s Sign memory. up at cause of the many services memory of Mr. Jackson, encourage you to; “Keep that they render throughout truly define the true mean- Doingwww.sabriyascastle.org What You Are Doing and join us to saveDONATE! lives inDONATE! honor DONATE! of Raul’s memory. Los Angeles with sincerity ing of HUMANITARY Because It’s All Good”. DONATE! DONATE! DONATE! and without prejudice. The Los Angeles NAACP A-6E-1 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY AUGUST 31, 9, 20172014

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