It Is Time to Make Our Communities Healthy Too

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munity center branch; he reflected on this intensi- el.” Dimon shared his ex- made worse by the COV- described the cultural evo- fied process between the citement of being a part of ID-19 pandemic.” The $30 lution of Chase and how community and financial this innovation and watch- billion commitment will the institution looks to be- circulation, stating, “A ing it unfold. support projects geared to- come a pillar of growth in community branch was an The JPMorgan Chase wards affordable housing, the Crenshaw community. idea—we had this $30 bil- Path Forward initiative minority-owned business- The public center’s lion racial equity commit- has a mission to address es, financial health, and goal unites the act of bank- ment which is huge— but “structural barriers in the workforce diversity. ing and the genuine needs at the end of the day, it all U.S. that have created proof the community. Dimon takes place on a local lev- found racial inequalities- {See CHASE A-11}

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / LA SENTINEL

By Betti Halsell center in the Bakewell build- Contributing Writer ing, on corner of Crenshaw Blvd. and Vernon Blvd., has Chase Bank looks to chal- created a new model of bank- lenge financial barriers in ing in the Crenshaw District underserved communities by responding directly to with the modernization of the needs of the surrounding the financial firm itself. May community. 6, 2021, marked that histori- On Wednesday, June 2, cal moment of change in Los JPMorgan Chase Chief Ex- Angeles; a reimagined finan- ecutive Officer Jamie Di- cially integrated community mon, visited the new com- The Chase Bank Crenshaw Community Center on the corner of Crenshaw Blvd. and Vernon Blvd. COURTESY CHASE BANK

It is time to make our communities healthy too

By Dr. elaine BatcHlor Fortunately, we have Special to the Sentinel leaders who seem ready to act. The Biden Admin- On June 15, the State istration is considering of California will officially generation-changing in- reopen. It’s a time when vestments in our commu- we can all exhale and give nities – changes we should thanks for what we hope support. will mark the end of a ter- One promising govern- rible pandemic. mental proposal is invest- It’s also an opportunity ment in “infrastructure.” to ensure that what hap- You might think of this pened to South LA during as roads and bridges. But Covid never happens again. what if we think about Now is not the time to infrastructure more ex- think small. We need to pansively as those social seize this moment to ad- goods that communities vocate for investments in need to survive and thrive? community health that will The administration is ensure that South LA – and starting to do just that, communities like it – are expanding the notion of protected from future di- Attorney Rickey Ivie (File photo) sasters. Dr. Elaine Batchlor COURTESY PHOTO {See BATCHLOR A-10} SEE FULL STORY A-10

CEO says the memory of his grandfather is the fuel that inspires him to make Lendistry the largest African American lead community lending institution in the country. By Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. If you read Everett Sands By lauren Victoria Burke Executive Editor bio or check out his LinkedIn, NNPA Newswire you’d see all the standard pres- Contributor tige that you’d expect from a bank CEO. Ivy League educa- On the eve of Memo- tion and corporate experience rial Day weekend, William at both a Black- owned bank ‘Buddy’ Carter, a White and then, what most would House Butler who has call up and onward to a pris- worked during the admin- tine career in banking at Wells istrations of ten Presidents, Fargo. But Everett Sands and retired. Lendistry are much more than Buddy Carter worked just your typical bank or lend- at The White House and at William “Buddy” Carter worked at The White House ing institution, and Sands is nearby Blair House for over and at nearby Blair House for over 47 years. (PHOTO: MICHELLE much more than your typical 47 years. OBAMA FACEBOOK PROFILE PAGE) bank CEO. Everett Sands COURTESY PHOTO “Barack and I are so Sands says Lendistry, is lending professionals, grateful to have had his count on, without fail, and as extraordinary service to the perfect formula combin- and the investment capi- warmth, charm, and dig- time went on, he became an First Families and our ing the speed and convenience tal of social impactors nity by our side for eight extension of our own fam- country,” wrote Michelle of technology, the knowledge and national banks. Sands of those years. He was al- ily. Congratulations, Buddy, Obama on Instagram on www.lasentinel.net and guidance of responsible {See SANDS A-12} ways someone we could on nearly a half-century of {See CARTER A-10} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 Hill Harper talks The Black Wall Street Harper discusses new advancement in financial literacy and freedom designed for the Black and Brown community.

BY SAYBIN ROBERSON Tour. The tour was an wealth transfer,” he tells of systemic barricades over and cryptocurrency space want to create and expand Contributing Writer information and empower- the biggest lesson learned the years have made this is very smart, intelligent spaces for crypto exchange ment-first initiative intend- from his perspective during goal seemingly out of ways, we actually can cure over the next few years. As innovations such as reach. “You start to realize the wealth gap, we can do The first step he says is, cryptocurrency and readily how many structural things it,” he encourages, “But we “To get intentional about available stock buying and are in place that sucks have to be first movers.” our $1.2 trillion of spend- trading grow in access and money out of the Black He continued to speak on ing power that we have in ease, young people are now community, before people the first movers' advantage the Black community and flocking to their phones to even get a chance to actual- in both business and invest- recirculating our dollars.” gain a sense of power and ly begin to save and ing, stating that is the rea- With years of experi- freedom within their finan- invest.” son why it is imperative to ence and knowledge, Harp- cial budget. However, Having been a longtime move quickly and intelli- er detailed TBWS is just many taking a hands-on advocate of financial litera- gently to avoid harmful another method to educate approach to financial free- cy within the Black and scams and negative reac- but also, retain money not dom find themselves in a Brown community since tions. only for yourself but the world of wonder as they his book “The Wealth His latest endeavor fol- community in today’s digi- navigate the field without a Cure: Putting Money in Its lows the pillars of The tal climate. TBWS has clear understanding of tools set to educate anyone where their money is head- with knowledge of a com- ed. Hill Harper, author, puter or cellular phone and actor, and former US Presi- a database of ways to gain a dential appointee is here to sense of financial freedom bridge the gap and make as we continue to uplift and investing easy for every- circulate the Black dollar. one. “Slow and steady wins In April 2021, Harper the race,” Harper stated. announced the launch of “You don't need to be an The Black Wall Street expert, you just need a lit- (TBWS) as the first step in tle bit of time to set up the closing the racial wealth app,” with everything gap within the United functioning on its own States. With its launch, once the app is set up. TBWS became the first “Two or three years from Black-owned digital wallet now you run into Hill

and cryptocurrency COURTESY PHOTO Harper, and you grab me exchange platform in the Entrepreneur, an award-winning actor, best-selling and you want to kiss me on country to build the world’s author, and humanitarian, Hill Harper the lips, because you're largest investment and like, ‘I can't believe it took financial literacy curricu- ed to honor the victims of the tour. “The problem is, me five minutes to set this

lum full of tools for Black the massacre by reclaiming so many people have so COURTESY PHOTO up and now five years from and Brown communities. and transforming this many structural systemic Pioneering tech entrepreneur, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, now I'm sitting on tens of Led by Harper and namesake into a momen- impediments to cross gen- NFT expert and community activist, Najah Roberts thousands of dollars that business partner and friend tous strive for racial and erational wealth transfer, otherwise never even Najah Roberts, a world- economic equality. and they just don't have Place” was published in Black Wall Street, those noticed I was saving.” leading cryptocurrency Harper tells that the enough information. That's 2011, Harper found it to be being institutional owner- “That's the power!” He exchange expert, TBWS tour went extremely well as why this tour has been so his duty to continue his ship, institutional trust, and stated, “You're still living embarked on a 30 city tour it stood for a moment to helpful, because it's just work in hopes for a better movement of capital within your life as it is but some- that began in Los Angeles’ truly connect and reach the giving people financial lit- future. He explained then, the ecosystem. Through thing is happening in the Leimert Park and ended in people he hopes to lead to eracy to move to financial technology had not been up these, a digital platform has background that's creating Tulsa, Oklahoma. Noting financial literacy and free- capacity to move to finan- to scale to make a true been created that hosts wealth while you sleep.” that this year is also the dom. “We absolutely, in cial empowerment.” change in the wealth gap. thousands of Black-owned Now live, visit 100th year since the Tulsa our culture, want to build Quoting an old saying, However, now, technology businesses, creating the https://theblackwallstreet.c Massacre, the two initiated cross generational wealth. “you can’t do better unless has finally caught up. “If ability to circulate the dol- om/ to sign up and get edu- “The Digital Financial We want to find pathways you know better,” he con- we can get our community lar on one digital land- cated to make your money Revolution” National Bus to cross generational tinued to detail the ways to move into this digital scape. He and Roberts also work for you.

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The govern- part of California’s new Contributing Writer tection from the vaccine. ment agency also recom- $116.5 million Vax for the Please seek out information mended relaxing physical Win program – the largest California is set to from trusted sources to learn distancing and masking vaccine incentive program reopen with no restrictions in the nation – which in a week as counties ready includes $50 incentive themselves for a full return cards to newly vaccinated to a new kind of normal. residents and cash prize Cal/OSHA has provided drawings for all who have received at least one dose. their requirements and stan- Cal/OSHA has provided their requirements and standards dards for people returning to Winners from the drawing for people returning to the office. the office. Governor Gavin live throughout the state in Newsom picked the first 15 the following counties: ized with COVID-19 with with 130,582; those of other Californians to be awarded Mendocino, Los Angeles, 17% of nearly 6,830,000 race and ethnicity with $50,000 for getting vacci- Santa Clara, Alameda, San individuals testing positive 98,617 and 208,130 under nated against COVID-19. Diego, San Francisco, with symptoms. investigation. "We understand there Orange, San Luis Obispo. Public Health identified For more information, are residents who have not The winners were notified 1,245,253 positive cases of visit COVID19.ca.gov/vax- yet determined that vaccina- directly by the California COVID-19 across all areas for-the-win. To schedule an tion against COVID-19 is Department of Public of L.A. County and a total of appointment to be vaccinat- GETTY IMAGES right for them or who cannot California is set to reopen with no restrictions in a week as Health by telephone, text, 24,392 deaths. Cases across ed, visit MyTurn.ca.gov or get the vaccine for medical counties ready themselves for a full return to a new kind email or contact informa- the Southland: Los Angeles call the CA COVID-19 Hot- reasons,” said Barbara Fer- of normal. tion from records in the County shows 1,180,519 line at 1-833-422-4255. rer, PhD, MPH, MEd, state’s vaccine registry. To cases, Long Beach with For more information Director of Public Health. more about vaccine safety requirements for fully vacci- protect privacy, all winners 53,437 cases and Pasadena and statistics on COVID- “While there are sensible and to get your questions nated workers, along with will have the option to with 11,297 cases. 19 in Los Angeles County, measures that offer unvacci- answered.” other adjustments to the accept their cash prize According to race and please visit http://pub- nated people protection On June 15, physical June 15 reopening. anonymously or decline it ethnicity, COVID-19 statis- lichealth.lacounty.gov/ from COVID-19 infection distancing requirements and Last week, Governor altogether. tics show: American Indi- For more detailed infor- like masking, hand washing, capacity limits for cus- Newsom selected the first As of Monday, June 7, an/Alaska Native with mation on COVID-19 vac- and avoiding indoor crowd- tomers will be lifted. Going 15 Californians awarded the L.A. County Dept. of 2,006; Asian with 56,685; cination plans in L.A. ed areas and close contact forward, Cal/OSHA is prior- $50,000 for getting vacci- Public Health confirmed 3 Black with 46,976; Hispan- County and to sign up for a with other unvaccinated itizing protecting L.A Coun- nated against COVID-19. new deaths and 134 new ic/Latino with 633,295; vaccination newsletter, people, unvaccinated indi- ty workers, especially in The $750,000 awarded in cases of COVID-19. There Native Hawaiian/Pacific visit: www.VaccinateLA- viduals that can get vacci- communities hardest hit by the randomized drawing is were 254 patients hospital- Islander with 4,228; White County.com CDC Director Urges Parents to Get their Teens Vaccinated BY STACY M. BROWN local pharmacists or health “I ask parents, relatives, CDC’s weekly report NNPA Newswire Senior departments. and close friends to join me forced the agency to redou- National Correspondent “I strongly encourage and talk with teens about ble its motivation to get parents to get their teens the importance of these adolescents and young Centers for Disease vaccinated, as I did mine,” prevention strategies and to adults vaccinated. Control and Prevention Dr. Walensky asserted. encourage them to get vac- “Vaccination is our way Director Rochelle Walen- Until they are fully vaccinated,” Dr. Walensky out of this pandemic,” Dr. sky on Friday reiterated cinated, adolescents should exclaimed. Walensky stated. the agency’s call for par- continue wearing masks “If parents or their “I continue to see ents to vaccinate their chil- and taking precautions teenagers have questions or promising signs in CDC dren. when around others who concerns, I suggest they data that we are nearing the In an email statement, are not vaccinated to pro- talk with their adolescent’s end of this pandemic in this Dr. Walensky urged parents tect themselves and their healthcare provider, local CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the 19th CDC director country; however, we all who may have questions to family, friends, and com- health department, or and ninth administrator of the Agency for Toxic Sub- have to do our part and get speak with their child’s munity, Dr. Walensky con- neighborhood pharmacist.” stances and Disease Registry, is encouraging parents to vaccinated to cross the fin- health providers or with tinued. On Friday, June 4, the get their teens vaccinated. ish line.” THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 Advocates to Gov. Newsom: Racial Disparities Are a Public Health Crisis BY BO TEFU grant program for health equi- In the May budget revi- The state’s partnerships munities still need better ment of Public Health. California Black Media ty and $200 million for local sions, “There was absolutely are important in, “advancing access to health care. According to the recom- health infrastructure. Law- no new investment in the to address real vaccine “It's great that they're mendations provided by the Some health advocates makers also included $15 mil- budget for public health, issues in the state,” he said. utilizing trusted messengers dozen organizations, the are calling on Gov. Gavin lion for the Transgender Well- whether it's the infrastruc- to disseminate information, state should implement Newsom to treat health ness and Equity Fund. ture, workforce, health equi- but the state should actually innovative approaches to inequity in California as a Despite the plan to ty racial justice, or preven- be making an investment to achieving health inequity. public health crisis – one that increase spending on level- tion,” said Coleman. support these organizations They include: ing the playing field in Coleman specified that in helping to advance the 1. Partnerships between is complicated by racism. SHUTTERSTOCK Their appeal to the gov- health care, a dozen commu- the money Newsom is allot- improvements of health out- cities and community advo- ernor comes as California nity-based organizations ting for health equity should The state has also comes,” said Coleman. cates to develop community lawmakers propose a $115 want Gov. Newsom to do go to community-based expanded public messaging Community-based participatory budgeting million investment in the more. In addition to organizations, particularly for to local clinics in ethnic organizations have been processes. state’s budget for the next CPENH, other organiza- racial justice interventions in communities to encourage trusted messengers for the 2. Disaggregation of fiscal year to address health tions include the Asian the healthcare system. people to get vaccinated. government through the data on race/ethnicity to bet- disparities. If approved, Pacific Partners for Empow- “We need Governor “We've been significant- pandemic. Although ter understand variation in some of the money would erment, Advocacy and Newsom to begin treating ly increasing those efforts COVID-19 exposed health health risks and outcomes. fund programs administered Leadership (APPEAL), racism as a public health cri- with community-based inequity, health disparities 3. Creating and cultivat- by community-based organi- Black Women for Wellness sis and make the investments organizations in language existed in ethnic communi- ing racial justice training for zations. Action Project, California in the community that will outreach and more pop-up ties prior to the pandemic. government leaders and poli- “The biggest hardship Black Health Network, Cal- help us reduce healthcare dis- sites,” said Newsom. In a public proposal to cy makers so that decisions that we're facing right now is ifornia Black Women’s parities and improve health The state also set up the governor, health advo- and program implementation really getting the governor to Health Project, California outcomes,” said Coleman. information sites and phone cates from a dozen commu- reflect community priorities support investments to com- Latinas for Reproductive Gov. Newsom said that operations with people nity-based organizations stat- and advance racial equity. munity-based organizations Justice, Latino Coalition for the state has partnered with “answering those stubborn ed that receiving government The recommendations to focus on health equity and a Healthy California, Public multiple community-based questions that people have funds is a once-in-a-lifetime proposed by leaders of the racial justice interventions Health Advocates, Public organizations for public out- about the safety and efficacy opportunity that can disman- dozen organizations, aim to within healthcare,” said Ron Health Institute, Roots reach and vaccine pop-up of our vaccine efforts,” he tle structural racism in Cali- secure adequate funding for Coleman, the managing Community Health Center, sites. The state has also col- continued. fornia’s healthcare system. initiatives led by community- director of policy for the and Roots of Change. laborated with “influencers” However, health advo- Health advocates based organizations, local California Pan-Ethnic The leaders of these to implement earned and cates are wary about the effi- stressed that social determi- clinics, and tribal organiza- Health Network (CPEHN). organizations are asking the paid media strategies to cacy of the state’s public nants are major contributors tions. The leaders say they Coleman said the state state to expand support for counter misinformation health messaging campaigns to health disparities that plan to use the funds to needs to make new invest- health programs with funds related to COVID-19. as a means to reduce health widen the gap of inequality implement, monitor, and ments in public health that from California’s budget “This has been a historic disparities in ethnic commu- in healthcare. The advocates evaluate programs that pro- will remedy the social surplus that are targeted to year advancing our collec- nities that were the most encouraged the state to pri- mote racial justice and health. determinants that worsen addressing health disparities tive goals and values. In impacted by the COVID-19 oritize social determinants California Black health disparities in the that impact vulnerable pop- real-time, we've been mak- pandemic. including, food and housing Media’s coverage of healthcare system. ulations, including lowing historic investments in Coleman said that public security, childcare, and envi- COVID-19 is supported by The state legislature pro- income Black and Brown the budget process,” said health messaging is a prom- ronmental justice, as defined the California Health Care posed a $115 million annual families. Newsom. ising start. But ethnic com- by the California Depart- Foundation. Dr. Fauci Addresses ‘Shots at the Shop’ During Black Press Appearance BY STACY M. BROWN coronavirus, Dr. Fauci, called are doing to get people vac- incentives like free child-care insisted. “The Black Press is NNPA Newswire Senior the president’s tactic solid. cinated,” Dr. Fauci asserted. for parents and other perks. vital, it is trusted, and we need National Correspondent In a discussion with the “We want to make it “We want to give incen- to get the word out and get National Newspaper Pub- very easy for people to get tives and do whatever we everyone vaccinated.” Dr. Anthony Fauci said lishers Association (NNPA), the vaccine.” can to get people to get vac- To view Dr. Fauci’s he wholeheartedly supports Dr. Fauci added that medical President Biden de- cinated,” Dr. Fauci stated. entire interview with the During a live interview with President Joe Biden’s initia- and administration officials clared June as a month of He noted that the NNPA, Black Press, register today Black Press USA, Dr. Anthony tive with Black-owned bar- have a laser-like focus on action and announced a the trade association of the and tune into the NNPA’s Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infec- bershops and beauty salons meeting the president’s goal “Shots at the Shop” initia- hundreds of Black-owned annual summer convention. tious Diseases and considered to get more African Ameri- of having 70 percent of all tive that unites 1,000 newspaper and media com- It is free to register at by many to be the nation’s cans vaccinated. adults vaccinated by Inde- African American-owned panies, is a trusted voice in www.virtualnnpa2021.com. foremost infectious disease The National Institute of pendence Day. barbershops and beauty the nation’s African Ameri- Headlined by music icon expert, said he supports Pres- Allergy and Infectious Dis- “That’s the reason why salons in the country to can communities. Chaka Khan, the conven- ident Biden’s “Shots and the eases director and the nation’s you see what [President serve as vaccination hubs. “That’s why I am speak- tion begins on Wednesday, Shop” initiative. foremost authority on the Biden] is doing, and all of us The initiative comes with ing with you today,” Dr. Fauci June 23.

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BY BETTI HALSELL Eric Garcetti within the first Contributing writer term. She has served as a commissioner in a number The City of LA Depart- of jurisdictions, after being ment of Neighborhood a part of Neighborhood Empowerment or Empow- Council when the branch erLA puts the power back in became official in the city the hands of the community. It is the “primary support agency” for the neighborhood council system. They are calling on every Ange- leno to strengthen the voice of the community; Neigh- PHOTO BY LIZ CHAVEZ LA MAYORS OFFICE borhood Council is the clos- Congress of Neighborhoods - LA Neighborhood Council members + LA Mayor Eric Garcetti est form of government to the people. Garcetti right after he Joy Atkinson is Los entered his first term, as Angeles City Commission- COURTESY PHOTO mayor. I had been on other er for South L.A. She, Joy Atkinson city commissions under other mayors—so I had some experience with the Commission process,” Atkinson said. Mayor Garcetti named Atkinson to the neighborhood council commission. Atkinson explained how she was part of the start of Neighborhood Council. She stated, “When the neighborhood council’s whole process came into existence PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM in 1999, early 2000, I was Congress of Neighborhoods - annual Neighborhood Coun- on a neighborhood Council cil gathering at City Hall committee.” She was on neighborhood council in the Country Club Park area of Los Angeles for a number of years. Atkinson added that she was also involved in the pro- totype of the neighborhood council planted by Coun- cilmember Mark Ridley- Thomas, after he started a

PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM community organization under his administration. along with the other city around the late 1999. The practice spread commissioners, monitor the “All commissioners are throughout Los Angeles and Neighborhood Council appointed the mayor—so, I became a charter of its own. operations and policies. actually got appointed to the EmpowerLA is one of Atkinson was appointed by board of Neighborhood the youngest branches in the Los Angeles City Mayor Commissioners by Mayor City of Los Angeles; it was

created after a community most members serve two- lenges, better than some- vote supported a city charter year terms with some excep- body who’s living on the change in 1999. The mission tions of certain members block that needs the help. is to “promote civic engage- serving four years. That’s why neighborhood ment and make government Participation in voting is council members make more responsive to local open to those who “work, powerful advocates; they needs, by supporting Neigh- live, or own property within secure critical resources, borhood Council throughout the community boundary, they beautify shared public Los Angeles.” “Community interest stake- spaces, and they build a Atkinson described her holders,” are able to weigh city, block-by-block, to extensive experience as a in on the ballot as well; that work for everyone.” “working knowledge” of the includes church members, Government decisions neighborhood council students, and local service start at the community level, process, which supported organizations. Positions neighborhood council is the the mayor’s decision to open for election include an impetus to push the needle appoint Atkinson. She at-large representative and forward in improvement of explained the general youth representative. daily life within the city. bylaws associated with Atkinson elaborated on Breaking down the chain of neighborhood council that the importance of communi- command, the influence YOU HAVE THE RIGHT navigates individual com- ty participation, stating, “I begins intimately within the mittees that respond to the always thought about the neighborhood Council, needs of the community. beauty of neighborhood moving on to local, city, The commissioner stat- council movement— county, and state, and with to take paid time off ed, “For instance, a couple because Los Angeles is such fierce strength, the influ- of neighborhood councils a large area—how do you ence that started on the side- have set up police commit- break it down so that citi- walks of the community work for COVID-19 tees, or they would set up zens really feel like they goes through a national recreation committees, and have a say in their govern- inference on Capitol Hill. then they would interface ment, and I think the neigh- Atkinson reflected on related reasons. with those departments at borhood council movement the power of change in the the city.” is just that vehicle.” community, stating, “I Atkinson shared at that The commissioner con- think one of the most COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave is now point, the specified com- tinued to explain the signifi- important things on why available for workplaces with 26 or more employees mittee would be considered cance of neighborhood I’m passionate about out- for a budget to fund their council, stating, “There’s a reach and about communi- and is just one of many leave rights for workers in projects; such as improve- saying that says, ‘you bloom ty involvement—it's California. If you or a family member are sick or have ments for local parks and where you are planted.’ So, because of that possibility.” been exposed to COVID-19, supplemental paid sick recreational facilities. if you are planted in a neigh- The commissioner stated leave can cover: Concerns of the people borhood, in a community, that complaining about the living within this commu- and you want to see issue is not enough; one has • Up to 80 hours of leave in addition to permanent nity are amplified through improvements—you can to get involved. Atkinson paid sick leave neighborhood council. She work through a local neigh- stated, “Do not complain if • Care for yourself or a family member with explained, “Some folks borhood council and get you are not going to be were concerned about the some of those ideas across.” involved. The best way to be COVID-19 police—the pros and cons, Mayor Garcetti reflected involved—to start being • Getting tested, vaccinated or recovering and so every neighborhood on the significance of com- involved, is to go to your from vaccine side effects council was able to initiate munity involvement and local neighborhood council.” and implement having a stated, “There’s no better There are 99 Neighbor- Ask your employer what rights are available to you. liaison for the police way for Angelenos to make hood Councils spread department. So, the city an impact in their communi- throughout Los Angeles. watches police officers ty and to help move our city EmpowerLA provides come to neighborhood forward. In neighborhoods workshops and training to council meetings monthly across our great city, these strengthen the influence in to talk about what’s going councils bring City Hall the City Office. Neighbor- Learn more at saferatwork.ca.gov on in the community.” right to your doorstep. They hood Council provides a The last election for carry your voices directly to space for highly impacted neighborhood council was the decision makers in gov- communities to be heard held Tuesday, May 11. ernment.” and acknowledged in gov- Board members of the coun- The mayor continued, ernment and beyond. To cil include volunteers and “No one knows an area’s find out more, go to the offi- elected public officials; needs, priorities, and chal- cial EmpowerLA website. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 VP Kamala Harris to Head Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment

BY STACY M. BROWN lack labor protections. grams, and practices pro- tively. NNPA Newswire Senior The White House said mote worker organizing and 3. Increase worker National Correspondent the Task Force would com- collective bargaining in the power in underserved com- prise more than twenty cab- federal government? munities by examining and President Joe Biden is inet members and heads of The second issue is, seeking to address the par- establishing the White other federal agencies with where are new policies ticular challenges to worker House Task Force on Work- powerful levers to help the needed to achieve the Task organizing in jurisdictions er Organizing and Empow- Task Force carry out its mis- Force’s mission, and what with restrictive labor laws; erment with a mission to sion. are the associated regulato- the added challenges that mobilize the federal govern- The Task Force will ry and statutory changes marginalized workers in ment’s policies, programs, engage with a diverse set of needed? many communities and practices to empower leaders in the labor move- “The Task Force will be encounter, including workers to organize and ment, academia, advocacy a historic effort to put the women and people of color; successfully bargain with groups, and beyond to seek federal government’s policy and the high barriers to their employers. ideas for potential federal of encouraging worker organizing workers in spe- Headed by Vice Presi- action and feedback on ini- organizing and collective cific industries. dent Kamala Harris, the tiatives under consideration. bargaining into action,” the 4. Increase union mem- In an executive order White House noted in a FILE PHOTO bership across the United mission includes looking VP Kamala Harris will lead a White House Task Force on for ways to increase worker issued Monday, April 26, briefing. Worker Organizing and Empowerment States to grow a more inclu- power in areas of the coun- President Biden directed the The Task Force will sive middle class and pro- try with restrictive labor Task Force to make a set of endeavor to achieve the fol- encouraging worker organ- government approach to vide workers the opportuni- laws, for marginalized recommendations within lowing four goals: izing and collective bargain- mobilize the federal govern- ty to come together for workers, including women 180 days addressing two 1. Lead by example by ing among its workforce. ment’s policies, programs, mutual advancement, the and people of color, and for key issues. ensuring that the federal 2. Facilitate worker and practices to provide dignity of workers, respect, workers in industries that The first issue is how government is a model organizing across the coun- workers the opportunity to and the fair compensation are difficult to organize and can existing policies, pro- employer concerning try by taking an all-of- organize and bargain collec- they deserve. LAUL & PEDC Team Up for Black Wealth Attainment And Retention Program Legendary banker and philanthropist Darrel Brown and expert tax accountant and real estate specialist David Murphy are featured speakers for the Black Wealth Attainment And Retention Program

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE retaining wealth in the insightful information Brown communities face in partners with Parkside Eco- information to the Black Black community. designed to help us attain, building generational nomic Development Cor- community,” said Brian K. Legendary Banker and retain and transfer wealth wealth prompted the two Williams, chief operating Philanthropist Darrel to families and enhance our community services organ- officer of the Los Angeles Brown and expert Tax community. Session three izations to host the series Urban League. “We are Accountant and Real Estate of the series gives us key on building Black wealth. elated to have two of the specialist David Murphy tools and ideas to gain and Messrs. Brown and Mur- best financial experts lead- are featured speakers for maximize home and busi- phy will share their expert- ing this month’s discussion. the Los Angeles Urban ness ownership,” remarked ise on the topics listed Register today for this League (LAUL) and Park- Rev. Jerrold Smith, chair- below: FREE zoom workshop, A side Economic Develop- man & CEO of Parkside • Get the Lender to Say Foundation Built on Home ment Corporation (PEDC) EDC. “We are grateful for Yes and Business Ownership, at Black Wealth Attainment LAUL’s collaboration and • Start and Stay in Busi- LAUL.org/BWAARP. And Retention Program support.” ness The path to financial which is set to take place Building Black wealth • Understand the Psy- liberation for the Black on Thursday, June 10, 2021 COURTESY PHOTO and economic empower- chology of Money COURTESY PHOTO community continues with at 5 pm PST. The free David Murphy ment are ideals that the • Avoid and Prepare for Darrel Brown BWAARP, The Black webinar is the third of a LAUL and PEDC both care Audits Wealth Attainment and series of six sessions “BWAARP provides about deeply. The disad- • Reduce Capital Gains poration in this campaign Retention Program Thurs- addressing attaining and financial and cultural vantages that Black and “We are honored to be to transfer wealth building day, June 10 at 5 pm PST.

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1. What are the chances the vaccine has any long-term side effects on my health? After you receive your COVID-19 vaccine, you may feel some slight side effects, just like you would after the flu vaccine. Some of the most common side effects include arm soreness, a mild fever or a headache. But these symptoms will subside after 24 hours. If you do feel any of these side effects, there’s no need to worry. This is your body’s way of telling you it is building immunity Dr. Eloisa Gonzalez, Los Angeles and protecting you against COVID- County Department of Public Health 19. There are no known long-term negative effects of the vaccine. We do know that the vaccine protects you from getting extremely sick, possibly needing hospitalization or worse.

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3. Will I need to get a booster shot and if so, how many months after I have been fully vaccinated? We don’t know yet if we’ll need booster shots or annual vaccines, but scientists are studying this now.

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Visit Vaccinatelacounty.com to make your vaccinaon appointment. A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 Great Britain’s First Black Studies Professor Wants to Unite the Diaspora BY STACY M. BROWN the nonprofit Truthout. Andrews asserted. this thing called the West in NNPA Newswire Senior “It was not until the mid- “The Saturday Schools 1492. This period marks the National Correspondent 1960s that Britain started to are definitely where my call- start of the largest genocide have large numbers of Black ing first began. Black Studies in human history, which in Kehinde Andrews grew children in the schools here. may be new here in the for- turn led to the enslavement up as a child of the British But since the educational mal sense, but our resistance of Africa and the evolution Black Power movement. setting and curriculum were has always been present.” of colonial violence,” A professor of Black so colonial in their views The co-editor of “Black- Andrews remarked. COURTESY BOLD TYPE BOOKS Kehinde Andrews, Great Britain’s first professor of Black Studies in the School of and teachings – so anti- ness in Britain,” and director “One of the things I Studies, wants the African diaspora to unite. His new book Social Sciences at Birming- Black, anti-Caribbean, and of the Center for Critical wanted to drive home is this is “The New Age of Empire: “The New Age of Empire: How ham City University in Great anti-African – we made our Social Research, Andrews, connection of colonial vio- Racism and Colonialism Still Rule the World.” Britain, Andrews, said both own schools on the week- has called on the African lence that makes capitalism parents were heavily involved ends,” Andrews continued diaspora to unite. possible. Without this histo- ing the histories of these over. in the 1970s movement. in his conversation with In a follow-up to his ry of colonial violence, not phenomena, how their justi- “I also wanted to show “Both my parents were Truthout. 2018 book, “Back to Black: only is capitalism not possi- fications are linked, and how this history still shapes heavily involved. We also He said those supple- Retelling Black Radicalism ble, neither is White how they continue to shape what the West is today,” had the Saturday Schools, mentary schools were not for the 21st Century,” supremacy and the industri- our world to this day.” Andrews insisted. which were formed as sup- just for Black history and Andrews has penned, “The alization of Europe as we The editors contend that “To our oppressors, the plemental learning because culture. New Age of Empire: How currently know it.” “The New Age of Empire” same Black life that was dis- the racism was so bad, even “Those same schools Racism and Colonialism According to the book’s is a damning indictment of posable 500 years ago is just in elementary school,” also included math and Eng- Still Rule the World.” editors, the professor and White-centered ideologies as disposable in 2021 – from Andrews, who counts as the lish because a lot of Black “With ‘The New Age of historian “take the reader from Marxism to neoliberal- the U.K. to the U.S., from United Kingdom’s first children weren’t receiving Empire,’ I wanted to start from genocide to slavery to ism and a reminder that our the Caribbean to the conti- Black Studies Professor told any education at all,” with the very beginning of colonialism, deftly explain- histories are never really nent of Africa.” New Journal and Guide Publisher Brenda Andrews Explains Why the Black Press Still Matters BY STACY M. BROWN Black Press continues to The owners of the more made for the value of our NNPA Newswire Senior record racial history and than 230 newspapers and enduring print publica- National Correspondent give meaning and value to media companies in the tions,” Andrews pro- what is news, and how it is Black Press family diligent- nounced. If you ask Brenda created and distributed as ly determine what is news- “We have seen during Andrews why the Black information and commen- worthy for the Black com- the coronavirus pandemic Press still matters after 194 tary from the Black per- munities they serve, that has necessitated the use years, the New Journal and spective, Andrews Andrews continued. of virtual communications Guide publisher will always announced. “They decide what sto- for teaching, working, and provide an easy and defini- It is for that reason, ries must be told and exactly shopping, it has been the tive response. Andrews said she is looking how these stories are to be Black community – rural “Even with diverse news forward to the NNPA’s told as events that impact and urban – that was most stories from various media annual summer convention Black America.” New Journal and Guide Publisher Brenda Andrews ill-prepared digitally to platforms, the Black Press when visitors, sponsors, cor- Andrews argued that “it respond successfully. Inade- continues its original role as porate partners, and others is an important and crucial various nuances of Black even in the face of econom- quate internet broadband an advocate for the Black will see firsthand why the role to decide how the cur- life in America.” ic challenges.” access in underserved urban community,” stated Black Press still matters. rent events of the day are to With degrees in English “The New Journal and and rural communities ham- Andrews, who also serves as “The Black Press is a be remembered as history. It and psychology from Cali- Guide have been a member per these areas, largely national treasurer of the watchdog over how the sto- is not just important to have fornia State University, of the Black Press since Black and Brown, from par- National Newspaper Pub- ries about Black America these stories and informa- Sacramento, Andrews 1900, just 73 years after the ticipating in the digital lishers Association (NNPA). are told, and it is an incuba- tion recorded about the worked as a school teacher founding of the Black Press world as successfully as bet- The NNPA is the trade tor for news that makes his- Black community. It is from 1973 to 1977 before in 1827,” Andrews stated. ter served areas.” association representing the tory and impacts our country important who is telling the joining the U.S. Army. “Our future is based on Despite those chal- Black Press of America. and our democracy,” stories and how authentical- She edited a military how successfully we navi- lenges, Andrews reiterated After 194 years, the Andrews asserted. ly those stories mirror the community paper in Ger- gate the changing ways peo- that the Black Press many and worked as the ple today view, receive, and “remains the trusted voice Army’s Newswire Service value news, especially with for accurate news and infor- at the Pentagon. the emergence of fast, mation.” After working as the cheap, and easily accessible The NNPA’s annual con- assistant to the publisher at digital platforms that distrib- vention begins Wednesday, the Journal and Guide for ute and exhibit news.” June 23, and runs through four years, Andrews became She offered that the dig- Saturday, June 26. the publisher in 1991 and ital media revolution has, in The convention’s theme changed the paper’s name to some respects, have threat- is “Black Press Matters: the New Journal and Guide. ened accurate reporting Trusted Voice, Resilient She has led the more where social media and citi- Vitality, Transformative than 121-year-old newspa- zen journalists are not held Vision.” per to new heights, earning accountable to the truth and Legendary singer Chaka countless awards and recog- standards that old school Khan headlines this year’s nition. media required. convention. She will per- While Andrews briefly “As we move increas- form a mini-concert for all halted publishing during the ingly to a world of digital in attendance. pandemic, she said the media communications, Registration for the con- newspaper “never aban- there is a special considera- vention is free, and all to doned its purpose for being, tion for the Black Press to be register by clicking here. President Biden Puts Focus on Financially Assisting Parents BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE the Union speech, Biden Wall St transaction tax: NNPA Newswire emphasized the American $777B, eliminate loop- Contributor Families Plan, which holes: $119B and Fund the would pay for paid leave IRS: $1.75T,” Reich wrote After the historic for caregivers and partially adding that the result would COVD-19 pandemic has fund day care. The Presi- be a revenue increase of $6 killed over 575,000 in the U.S. and damaged the economy widely, President Biden is putting increased focus on policy to assist parents. According to Oxfam, over 50 million people in the U.S. live in poverty. The federal minimum wage, has remained at PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA $7.25 an hour since 2007. As the President moves forward with Democrats in Con- One of the largest groups in gress on his plans to strengthen the social safety net, he poverty are single women has to move quickly before the potential change in power with children and the work- after the 2022 elections. ing poor. Twenty five percent of African Americans dent is proposing an trillion over 10 years. in the U.S. live below the increase in the corporate Biden has also already poverty line according to tax rate and an increase in announced an increase in CENSUS data. capital gains taxes to pay IRS enforcement for those Before COVID-19, for his plans. earning over $1 million a childcare, pre-school and Former Secretary of year to raise revenue. basic parental spending has Labor Robert Reich also As the President moves been an uphill battle for detailed how Biden’s pro- forward with Democrats in middle class parents. With posals could be paid for by Congress on his plans to COVID-19 threatening directly saying the tax rates strengthen the social safety jobs and economic stabili- for wealthy Americans net, he has to move quickly ty, Biden is now set to pro- should be higher. before the potential change pose and push monthly “Repeal Trump tax in power after the 2022 checks of up to $300 to par- cuts: $500B, raise top mar- elections. Democrats in the ents through 2025. ginal tax rate by 1%: U.S. House control the During his first State of $123B, wealth tax: $2.75T, chamber by only two seats. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Lindsey Directs LADWP’s Water Distribution System Breonia Lindsey, one of the agency’s top African Americans, oversees maintenance and construction of the city’s 7,300-mile pipeline

BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT emergency preparedness making sure we give the sionals and Engineers and can for the employees Staff Writer management planning customers what they need.” Water and Power African under me -whether they are team. Breonia Lindsey, one of Every assignment, the highest-ranking African including his current posi- Americans at the Los tion as director of water Angeles Department of distribution, allowed him to Water and Power, wasn’t fulfill his dual mission of recruited from another assisting his co-workers agency to lead the Water and improving the organi- Distribution Division of the zation. Of course, each nation’s largest municipal- position also brought a ly owned utility. range of challenges such as Instead, he worked his shoring up the city’s deteri- way up, starting in the orating water infrastructure trenches, digging holes to LADWP PHOTO or turning around the nega- lay the pipes that make up Breonia Lindsey tive perception some mem- L.A.’s water distribution bers of the public have system. In the early years right out of high school, I about LADWP. COURTESY PHOTO of his career, Lindsey realized that I could do this Addressing those con- Lindsey at a Society of Women Engineers event. helped construct and main- the rest of my career,” he cerns, Lindsey said the tain sections of the city’s recalled. agency has an aggressive, To ensure that his staff American Association. African American or anoth- more than 7,300 miles of Starting out in an entry- yet strategic, infrastructure is prepared to meet the His commitment aligns er nationality or culture – pipeline. level job in the field, Lind- replacement plan that needs of the customer, with his mission to help to be in a position [that] if Fast forward 30+-years sey admitted that the entails identifying the “old- Lindsey invests consider- others and the organization, they want to move up, we can make it possible for them to do so. So preparing our employees - employee development, making sure that the knowledge transfer takes place - before I exit this organization [is my goal],” he insisted. Until then, Lindsey will continue to apply the prin- ciples that have successfully worked for him throughout his career. Sharing the philosophy that guides him each day, he said, “It’s very LADWP PHOTO simple and it is spiritual. Lindsey with members of the Western Water District Mainline Crew in August 2019. It’s ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto and Lindsey is among the opportunity to make more est pipe in the system” and able resources in workforce and as his career winds you.’ That’s not only leading executives at money initially influenced “some of the contributing development. Employees down, Lindsey has been [applicable] to my personal LADWP, overseeing nearly him to seek higher posi- factors that cause our pipes receive ongoing training focusing more time and life, but also at work. 1,000 employees and an tions. “In my mind, I was to leak and attack those and mentoring about effort in that area. Looking “Treat people how you annual budget exceeding just thinking financially. I areas. Sometimes you have LADWP’s values and the towards the future, he said, want to be treated – that’s to target those areas where agency’s various job “My ultimate goal is to with your employees, that’s the pipes are leaking the opportunities. Also, Lind- make sure that our employ- with your customers, that’s most and once you target sey gives tangible support ees are prepared for that with your home life. Peo- those areas, you’ll start see- to employee organizations next level. ple want to be treated with ing the leak numbers come like the Society of Women “I only have a couple of respect. I want to be treated down.” Engineers, National Socie- more years here and I that way, so I do my best to Utilizing that formula ty of Black Engineers, [want] to make it that when try to treat everyone that has worked with LADWP’s Society of Hispanic Profes- I leave, I’ve done all that I way.” rate decreasing in the last three years from 1,500 leaks annually to 1,100 leaks, noted Lindsey. “It’s dropped dramatically and it GoingGoing back back to to work? work? PreparingPreparing to to travel? travel? will continue to drop as long as we target the right pipe. This year, our goal is to install 34 miles of pipe DON’TDON’T GUESS. GUESS. and next year increase it to 36 miles of pipe. We’ll continue to do that until we GET THE TEST! replace the infrastructure GET THE TEST! that needs to be replaced to lower the leak rate.” FAST AND FREE COVID TESTING AVAILABLE NOW. As for reversing negative public perception, Lindsey believes every LADWP employee can assist by performing assignments with the organization’s core values in mind. Those tenets include COURTESY PHOTO customer satisfaction, Lindsey, left, started his LADWP career in the 1990s in the trenches, working on L.A. water system infrastructure. responsibility to the community, safety for employ- $250 million. How did he figured if I was to make it ees and the public, and per- reach the top? Some say to supervisor or a lead forming quality work in an that Lindsey’s dynamic level, I would be fine,” he efficient and effective man- With the goal of keeping our communities healthy and safe, interpersonal and leader- said. ner. we are proud to oﬀ er FAST and FREE COVID-19 testing at a ship skills ignited his pro- But once he received “When you put all of church near you! No Appointment Necessary. gression. While he certain- that promotion, his view- these values together, it ly possesses those traits, a point transformed - a eventually describes the Do your part to limit the spread by visiting our site conversation with him change that Lindsey credit- main core value and that’s to ﬁ nd a testing location near you! revealed another key to his ed to the support of people integrity,” explained Lind- success. who already served in man- sey. “If we’re working with Brookins Community AME Crossroads United Grant AME “I had a desire just to agement. Their desire to integrity, if we’re doing 3719 W. Slauson Ave. Methodist Church 10435 S. Central Ave. move forward to better the see him excel, Lindsey what we’re supposed to do, Los Angeles, CA 90043 2354 N. Wilmington Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90002 organization, not necessari- remembered, inspired him if we’re training our (323) 296-5610 Compton, CA 90222 (323) 564-1151 Testing Days & Times: (310) 639-3136 Testing Days & Times: ly for my own gain,” said to pursue opportunities and employees in the proper Mon - Thu 10am-5pm Testing Days & Times: Mon - Fri 11am-6pm Lindsey with an earnest positions to help others as way to perform their func- Sat 10am-12pm Tue 10am-4pm expression. “My ultimate well as the agency as a tions and to treat our cus- Thu 2pm-8pm Mount Olive Second Center of Hope Sat 10am-3pm Baptist Church goal is to make sure that whole. tomers with dignity and 9550 Crenshaw Blvd. 9401 Zamora Ave our customers – our Over the years, he pro- respect, I think it will Inglewood, CA 90305 FAME L.A. Los Angeles, CA 90002 ratepayers - get the service gressed through LADWP, change the perception.” (323) 484-884 2270 S. Harvard Blvd. (213) 840-7175 Testing Days & Times: Los Angeles, CA 90018 Testing Days & Times: that they’re paying for!” ascending from mainte- Calling upon what he Thu 8am-5pm (323) 735-1251 Tue & Thu 12pm-7pm Such an admirable nance laborer to mainte- described as “the elephant Fri 10pm-7pm Testing Days & Times: objective wasn’t always at nance and construction analogy,” Lindsey poses a Mon - Thu 11am-5pm City of Refuge Sat 10am-12pm the forefront of Lindsey’s helper to water utility question to staff when they 14527 San Pedro St career plans. Like many worker to water utility become discouraged from Gardena, CA 90248 FAME Pasadena high school seniors in supervisor. His rise in man- hearing some of the com- (310) 516-1433 1700 N. Raymond Ave. ments from the public. He Testing Days & Times: Pasadena, CA 91103 1985, he contemplated col- agement included stints as Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-5pm (626) 798-0503 lege and other higher edu- assistant superintendent, asks them, “How do you Sat 8am-4pm Testing Days & Times: cation options. And then, district superintendent and eat an elephant?” Tue 10am-5pm His response: “You eat Wed 1pm-8pm his guidance counselor assistant division director Thu 10am-5pm suggested he consider the of water distribution. an elephant one bite at a LADWP Summer Youth Lindsey also earned time. So, [if we take] one WWW.AACEC-CAL.ORG/COVIDTESTING Student Worker Program. credentials as a certified customer at a time, [we’ll] WWW.AACEC-CAL.ORG/COVIDTESTING “So I went, interviewed Drinking Water Distribu- ultimately affect more than and started working there tion System Operator with one. It’s almost like they over the summer and I fell the State of California tell a friend and they tell a in love with the work. I felt Department of Public friend. So, it’s day-by-day, the camaraderie with the Health and recognition as a one customer at a time, per- people and at that point, leader with LADWP's forming the functions and THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-10

Ivie McNeill Wyatt Pur- cell & Diggs (IMW). “The Commission on Judicial Performance is an important institution in upholding the rule that no one, not even judges, are above the law. I look forward to serving the people of our state as a commissioner to the very best of my ability,” he said. Long heralded for his commitment to diversity, Ivie leads one of the largest African American- owned law firms in the United States. IMW is renowned for success- (L-R) Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, Keith Wyatt and

fully litigating some of Rickey Ivie COURTESY PHOTO the toughest cases on the West Coast, resulting in serve others on a daily ba- has also been admitted to Award. Other honors he favorable results for its sis,” Ivie said he focuses on practice before the United has received are the UCLA clients. “making sure that services States Court of Appeals, Black Alumni’s Jackie As a veteran trial law- are available to all areas of Ninth Circuit, and the Robinson Trailblazer of the yer, Ivie handles a range the community regardless United States Supreme Year Award, the Jean D. of legal cases related to of race or social status of Court. His extensive career Burke Foundation’s Award personal injury, wrongful his clients.” He is also re- experience has led to fre- for Community Support Rickey Ivie will serve with 10 other members on the com- death, civil rights viola- puted to work hard to earn quent invitations to present and named a finalist for mission. FILE PHOTO tions, contract disputes, the trust of his clients and on topics such as ethics, the L.A. Business Journal’s trademark, copyright, relentlessly fighting for effective fee agreements, Leaders in Law Award. corporate and commer- their desired outcomes. interacting with judges Ivie holds member- By Cora JaCkson-Fossett judicial incapacity and for cial litigation. Also, he Ivie earned both his and opening a law office ships and affiliations with Staff Writer disciplining judges. Accord- has experience conduct- undergraduate and Juris at State Bar of California the Consumer Attorneys ing to ca.gov, the commis- ing a multitude of jury Doctor degrees at the Uni- events. of California, Los Angeles Governor Gavin Newsom sion’s jurisdiction includes and court trials, including versity of California, Los In addition, he has been County Bar Association, has appointed prominent Los all judges of California’s su- precedent-setting cases Angeles. For more than a recognized with several Association of South- Angeles attorney, Rickey perior courts and the justices that have changed the decade, he served as board commendations includ- ern California Defense Ivie to the Commission on of the Court of Appeal and practice of law and im- chairman of the UCLA ing induction into the John Counsel and the National Judicial Performance. New- Supreme Court. proved the lives of mil- Black Alumni Association, M. Langston Bar Asso- Bar Association. Also, he som made the announcement “I am honored that the lions of people. where he advocated for di- ciation Hall of Fame, the serves as a board member on May 27. Governor thought me wor- Underscoring his suc- versity in the student body Greater Los Angeles Afri- for the CAM Foundation, In this position, Ivie will thy of an appointment to this cess is his deep commit- and raised funds for schol- can American Chamber of The Brotherhood Cru- serve as one of 11 commis- distinguished and important ment and sincere joy in arships for African Ameri- Commerce’s Lawyer of the sade and Alliance College sion members responsible commission,” said Ivie, a di- helping people. Describ- cans. Year Award, and the South- - Ready Public Schools for investigating complaints rector and founding member ing his career as “a privi- A member of the State ern Christian Leadership Foundation. of judicial misconduct and of the multicultural law firm, lege and opportunity to Bar of California, Ivie Conference’s Drum Major

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May 28. Carter was honored at The White House during a retirement reception on May 27. In 2013, Lee Daniels released the movie “The Butler.” The movie was inspired by the real life story of Eugene Allen, who worked in the White House for 34 years. Allen was from Buckingham County, Virginia and died in 2010 at the age of 90. In the movie, actor Forest Whitaker por- trayed a fictional White House butler named Ce- cil Gaines who served in The White House from

the Eisenhower Adminis- William Carter PHOTO: MICHELLE OBAMA FACEBOOK PROFILE PAGE tration to the Reagan Ad- ministration. both public and private, told CNN that, “The his- knowing how the White The story of the White that a confidential assistant tory that Buddy has wit- House works is unparal- House butler includes a witnesses. nessed through the years leled —- no one knows it

William Carter FILE PHOTO long sweep of history, A co-worker of Carter’s is astonishing. His eye for better than Buddy.” Let’s Build on What We’ve Learned from COVID community health and the {continued from Pg. A-1} underlying infrastructure outbreaks in the county – tion is transitioning from and scale. “Recipe for Health” pro- needed in underserved infrastructure to include com- has the fewest number of a hospital to an integrated It looks like primary gram that gives diabetic communities to bring it to munity health, with proposed hospital beds per 100,000. and specialty care doc- patients weekly boxes of scale. This means investing investment in home-based care It’s why we have a huge tors’ offices located fresh food, cooking les- in the facilities, equipment, for older and disabled adults. burden of chronic illness close to where people sons, and nutrition edu- and provider training need- New investments in infra- in our community – and a live and work, so no cation to support healthy ed for quality health care. structure will not only help us severe shortage of doctors one has to travel miles eating. This year, the State of close out the current pandemic, to manage it. to access quality health It looks like our new California has a budget sur- they will help us mitigate the Reversing these short- care. Our affiliated street medicine program, plus, an unexpected wind- next one. This could mean in- ages requires grappling medical practices are which will bring mobile fall from industry’s success vestments in clean air and wa- with our nation’s most conveniently located in care to South LA’s un- during the pandemic. At ter, housing, green spaces, and glaring structural health easily accessible retail housed population in a way the same time, the federal solutions to transportation and inequity: Medicaid. This shopping centers. that ensures they don’t slip government is making ro- nutritional barriers that make public insurance program It means that treat- through the cracks. bust investments through some communities more vul- for low-income Americans ment for behavioral It looks like partner- economic stimulus initia- nerable to chronic illness. pays significantly lower Dr. Elaine Batchlor COURTESY PHOTOhealth conditions is as ships with community tives. Let’s use these funds It seems like a no-brainer rates than Medicare and easy to access as other groups to give patients ac- to close the gaps in our cur- that these investments – clean commercial insurance for health system: MLK Com- types of health care. We cess to safe housing, trans- rent system. air and water, healthy food, safe the same health care ser- munity Healthcare. Our are integrating behavioral portation, food, employ- This is our chance to places to live and exercise – vices. This payment im- goal is to broaden our health care into the loca- ment opportunities, and end the separate and un- would result in better health. I’d balance has led to health focus from crisis care to tions where we offer phys- more. equal system of care that like to see our leaders go even care deficits of all kinds accessible, community- ical health care. It looks like invest- created and sustains racial further and apply that same – from doctors, to hospital based prevention and dis- It includes virtual and ments in supportive re- disparities in health. This is common sense thinking to in- beds, to equipment, to the ease management. home health programs that sources unlike anything our chance to undo decades vestments in our health care preventive care that might Here’s what this “new” take care into the homes we have in our current of neglect and underinvest- system. have saved more Covid health care infrastructure of patients who often lack health care system. But ment in our community. Lack of health care infra- patients’ lives in our com- looks like: transportation. We’re do- if we push hard enough, We shouldn’t allow the structure is one reason Covid munities. It pays doctors enough ing this now and we hope it could look like our na- lessons of the past year – ravaged African American and How do we build this to work in our community to expand these programs tion’s future. and the vast potential of the Latino populations at three to infrastructure? Again – – something we have start- over time. We urge the Biden future – to pass us by. It’s four times the rates of Whites. it’s a no-brainer. We must ed with visionary philan- It is community-based Administration, our state time to invest in making It’s why South LA – despite invest. thropy, but which requires health education and nutri- policymakers, and na- our communities healthy having one of the largest Covid It’s why my organiza- a public solution to sustain tion programs, such as our tional leaders to invest in too. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. , owner of the Bakewell building and publisher of the LA Sentinel newspaper.

{continued from Pg. A-1} and other investments. There is a substantial Chase has acknowledged amount of Black and Latinx “the existing racial wealth families experiencing a gap,” as well as the chronic housing affordability crisis. damage it creates for the peo- According to the data col- ple living below the poverty JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon (center) speaks with Chase executives and business owners at the new com- lected by Chase, homeown- line. The community center munity center branch. in response to the racial wealth gap. The objective for Chase is to be a model for social responsibility, an effort they feel should take place in every major corporation. Dimon provided his thoughts on the Chase community center on Cren- shaw Blvd., and how it is aligned with his overall goal for financial corporation. “We’ve done pockets of this all over the place; JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon (left) greets a costumer at the new Crenshaw this seems to be working Community Center branch. far better—don’t ask me, ask the clients walking in, for additional commu- lidifying the tremendous and panels covering cru- and the businesses walking nity centers evolving into moment happening in the cial financial topics such From left, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discuss- in, and the vendors we hire, a foundation for growth Crenshaw District. “The as the process of creating es the offerings of the community center offerings of the and that will be the mea- throughout the nation. Di- Bakewell Company was and using a savings ac- banks. sure,” Dimon said. mon reflected on the peo- pleased to participate with count, budgeting, credit As one walks through ple looking to utilize these Chase Bank in welcoming score improvement, as ership among Black and is the physical existence of the Chase community cen- services, stating, “I hope their CEO Jamie Dimon to well as the fundamental Brown ethnicities are 25 per- the Path Forward initiative ter, there is a scent of a pro- they get that feeling that their new Crenshaw Com- steps to buying a house.

Chase Bank executives at the new Crenshaw Community Center branch. Chase CEO Jamie Dimon talks with the Sentinel, describing the cultural evolution of Chase and how they look to be a pillar of growth in the Crenshaw community. cent lower than their White at work. gressive movement within things are possible.” munity Center branch. I Dimon shared his ex- counterparts. In addition to Steps towards financial the branch; daily services Dimon shared that appreciate a person of his perience in growing with being more vulnerable as the literacy and freedom start of the financial firm will the only way to know the financial prowess taking Chase; he has worked in cost of living rises, recent with the knowledge of real be fully operational, along needs of the people is to time from his hectic sched- banking for over 30 years. statistics show 19 percent wealth; the Chase commu- with an extra cog turning directly interact with their ule to visit our community. The CEO parted with of South Los Angelenos live nity center on looks to circu- the wheel towards econom- community, which is the And while his physical advice, saying the best below the poverty line. Di- late the power of monetary ic growth within the com- primary framework during presence is meaningful and thing anyone can do for mon shared his concerns as growth by providing finan- munity. the incubating stage of the we praise his efforts, we their finances is to learn. Chase looks to “Improve fi- cial literacy courses and pan- Groundbreaking work community center. He con- should also challenge and He shared that growing nancial health and access to els on the fundamentals of is expected of Chase; one firmed the breakthrough of inspire Mr. Dimon to con- wealth is “learnable.” banking in Black and Latinx the economic culture. of their initial areas of pro- this idea came from trying tinue to use his knowledge “Don’t be afraid of communities.” They are ad- Considering the impact of gression started decades something different. and influence to support it, learn everything.” Di- dressing the racial disparities these tutorials, Dimon stated, even more businesses and mon said. The JPMorgan by diversifying the Chase “We wanted to do more for individuals that make up Chase CEO affirmed the culture from within the com- the community; we want- this community. I believe essence of the community pany. The banking firm plans ed to participate more and the bank’s new community center program is to make to hire over 100 community someone came up with idea center, and its financial lit- people feel comfortable managers and open addi- to broaden what we do and eracy agenda, makes Chase and welcomed by people tional Community Center have a community branch to a strong catalyst in assuring who have empathetically branches in multiple under- do community building—not a plan for economic stabil- been through the same ex- served communities. just banking.” ity and growth for the peo- periences. The Path Forward initia- The mission of the new ple and businesses of the The Chase commu- tive is actively creating a center is focused on the Crenshaw District and be- nity branch is located in solution to address multiple people, which includes the yond,” Bakewell, Sr. said. the Bakewell Building social issues. As part of the community-based business The local banking cen- on 4401 Crenshaw Blvd, directive, Chase is promot- owners who reside in that ter looks to offer modern- Los Angeles, CA 90043. ing and expanding their sup- area. The reimagined bank- ized services such as a Learn more about the Path port in loans and mortgage ing experience is one of the (L-R) Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, executive director of LISC tech bar, public wi-fi, a Forward initiative by go- rates. Some of their goals in- first physical molds in Cali- Los Angeles and JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon wide-screen video projec- ing to the Chase’s website clude financing an additional fornia, spawned from the tion area, and a community at www.chase.com. 100,000 affordable rental $30 billion, five-year com- ago with The Fellowship There is a universal ac- workspace that will host PHOTOS BY E. MESIYAH units through a $14 billion mitment made by the JPM- Initiative (TFI). According ceptance of everyone when financial literacy seminars MCGINNIS / LA SENTINEL commitment in new loans organ Chase financial firm to an article the L.A. Senti- they come through the nel processed in 2020, “TFI Chase doors, searching for has matched more than 350 the financial resources to high school fellows in New help raise their quality of York, Chicago, Dallas and life. Dimon admitted to the Los Angeles, with JPMor- need of banks to do their gan Chase employees who share in healing the wound serve as mentors,” Dimon of racial inequality by cre- stated, who lit up when de- ating a welcoming place scribing memories of stu- for financial growth. dents who he has met over The Chase Community the years, speaking specifi- Center stands a beacon of cally about the collegiate hope for increased commu- journey. nity wealth. The building’s L-R Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen restaurant owner, Gregory Peering into the future owner, Danny J. Bakewell, From left, JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Dulan and JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon of Chase, there is a vision Sr. greeted Dimon, so- Crenshaw Branch Manager Christanne Fuston A-10THURSDAY, LOS JUNE ANGELES 10, 2021 SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER A-1226, 2013

CEO says the memory of his grandfather is the fuel that inspires him to make Lendistry the largest African American lead community lending institution in the country.

clients to be able to seize best,” he said. ferent is the community. {continued from Pg. A-1} these opportunities. We are Sands gives this example “Our people, our people says, “Our mission is to pro- looking at helping business of their planning: We will make us unique. We care vide economic opportunities growth through construc- finance a dentist; we will and we’ve been there be- and progressive growth for tion procurement, how to give her working capital for fore. What makes us unique small business owners, and get a bond, how to fill out her to grow her business. to the small business owner, their underserved communi- applications,” Sands said. Now, a family wants to buy is we think about them. ties, as a source of financ- Whatever it is, Lendistry braces for a couple of thou- We have great products, ing and financial education. and The Center for Strate- sand dollars. She can offer we provide great service, Responsible lending for the gic Economic Studies and financing for the braces to we employ a mentality benefit of both small busi- Institutional Development her customer. We give her that is missing today, but ness owners and investors, are sister organizations; one the money up front, so she was around when we were is at the core of Lendistry’s handles technical assistance doesn’t have to worry about younger. We’re trying to culture.” and business advising and cash flow. We do what we be a game changer. We’re Sands took time out of the other handles capital, do best, which is lend mon- going to take on bigger proj- his busy schedule to speak but together, they work to ey and collect the payments. ects with the mentality and directly with the Sentinel; ensure that none of our cli- We think this is going to be the hope factor. It’s like he wanted the community to ents miss the opportunity. fairly enterprising program when Obama got elected know that both he and Lend- “Lendistry does about for African American busi- President. We said OK, we istry are so much more than $4 to $5 billion of lending, nesses in our community.” can do this!” your typical lending institu- Everett Sands, CEO and Founder of Lendistry COURTESY PHOTO which makes them one of He says it’s not a new idea; Sands says he hopes tion. the top minority lenders; we if you’re a baby boomer it Lendistry is not the only Sands graduated high three separate client funding have intentionality to help- was called layaway, Gen X Black lending institution school from the prestigious sources. One is a partnership of the Center for Strategic ing minority businesses, but & Z called this 0% credit that’s loaning billions of college prep school, St. with several banks who ei- Economic Studies and In- we really just want to be the and Millennials, they now dollars. He says that while Paul’s School in Concord, ther don’t have the lending stitutional Development, best and help as many busi- call it buy now, pay later. the billions of dollars they New Hampshire. He then products or resources to fund Constance ran the largest nesses as we can,” stated We call it whatever market- are lending is good, he be- attended the University of small local businesses. He small business develop- Sands. ing calls it, and for this gen- lieves they should be lend- Pennsylvania where he re- explained, “We have about ment company in CA, Lendistry is not trying eration, it’s called buy now, ing trillions of dollars. “I ceived a BA in Japanese 50 bank partners who use but now we have been to only be a small business pay later. But we do think want us to be trailblazers; Economics. This educa- us to invest or deploy capi- able to leverage her skill lender. Sands says that it will be a phenomenal re- I hope we are not only pav- tional foundation equipped tal. When we started, it was set along with Lendistry’s Lendistry has plans to ex- source; were just trying to ing the way for those small Sands with the knowledge about credit profiles, but no, technical skills to cre- pand in the fourth quarter help small businesses. businesses to be able to re- necessary to lead a tradi- it’s also about operational ef- ate a program that does of this year. He says they Sands says that he has ceive funds. But I think it’s tional lending institution, ficiency.” Lendistry can play so much more than just are looking to launch a a never stop, never give up important that we are sitting but Sands says it is his per- a part in working with small business development,” new consumer lending pro- approach to Lendistry. He at the table when the rules sonal and family experienc- and local businesses to help Sands said. He pointed gram. But Sands says this points out that the tradition are being created for capital es which drive him to make them obtain the capital nec- out that Lendistry and the program is not a traditional PPP has closed. He says deployment. That’s how we Lendistry the largest and essary that traditional banks center have several stra- individual consumer lend- that the only lenders still will have the right rules in Black-lead lending institu- cannot. tegic partnerships with ing program, but more of a loaning PPP funds are CD- place for the different fed- tion in the country. He says The other role Lendis- companies such as JPM- consumer business lending FI’s. He says when people eral and state programs.” his motivation started with try plays is in administering organ Chase, Eco System, program. “We’re not re- asked if he was going to Everett Sands says what his grandfather who in 1939 funds for governmental in- as well as Metro Link ally talking about consumer close his PPP program he keeps him pushing to move opened the first tailoring stitutions like the County or project. Sands explained, shop and school in Wash- the California Relief Grant. “Our staff and our part- ington, D.C. He says his Lendistry has the capability ners are committed to grandfather’s business was to compete with any of the doing whatever it takes very successful and that his larger financial institutions, to make our clients and grandfather was the first Af- and because of their hands- their businesses better. rican American to receive a on and personal approach Sometimes it’s a mom- contract from the U.S. Army. to business evaluation, feel and-pop company trying He says his grandfa- they can do a far better job to understand financials, ther’s business grew, but than the traditional lending sometimes it’s a business like so many Black-owned institutions. looking to grow or assis- businesses, some bad fi- The other part of Lend- tance with business pro- nancial and tax advice ul- istry is serving as a tradi- curement. We look at all timately hurt the business. tional Community Develop- these challenges and help That experience is what ment Financial Institution these businesses position drives Sands to help every (CDFI). Lendistry funds themselves for growth.” business. “By understand- small businesses with a va- Lendistry and Sands ing what happened to my riety of lending programs, are looking at a variety grandfather, I look at every with lines of credit with of opportunities in the Everett Sands, CEO and Founder of Lendistry, awarding a small business grant to a business as if they are [my] term loans and even sup- area and they want to local business in Inglewood, California. COURTESY PHOTO grandfather and if not but for ports commercial real estate make sure that their cli- Lendistry or Everett, maybe investments. Sands says ents and business partners lending to individuals, it is said, “Absolutely Not. My Lendistry to the top is that their business doesn’t grow, business is the best resource are ready when the op- really looking to find ways grandfather may still be out he knows there’s a young their business has to con- to building wealth within the portunity presents itself. to fund small business. Let there looking for help, so If person out there who is solidate.” Sands says this is African American commu- Sands points out that they businesses focus on their I have to stay up later, if we thinking about a career in the motivation that inspires nity. He says that investing are looking at events like core business with a ‘buy have to work harder, I have finance or thinking of start- him to work longer, harder, in a business, especially here the Super Bowl and the now, pay later’ approach. excepted and accepted that ing a business; he wants to and push his team to heights in California, is a better way Olympics coming to Los We’re saying to our custom- task.” make sure that the future like very few banks have to build wealth than buying Angeles, and point out ers we already finance you, There are a lot of com- dreamers have someone that ever achieved. “Business real estate. “Especially here that LAX is constantly now let us finance your cus- munity development and looks like them showing is a great builder of wealth in California, a person can growing, including all the tomers. What we’re hop- finance programs out there, them the way. Then maybe, in our community. Wish- often buy two or three fran- Metro lines under con- ing is that we free up small but Sands points out that they will say, “If he did it so ing I was there for him (my chises for what it costs to struction. “We want our business to do what they do what makes Lendistry dif- can I” grandfather), he is definitely invest in a home or duplex.” part of the fire that keeps me The other key service going,” says Sands. that Sands takes great pride When the COVID pan- in is The Center for Strate- demic began to effect local gic Economic Studies and businesses, the State of Cali- Institutional Development. fornia allocated $500 million This non-profit 501(c)3 was to assist small and minority- started in Baltimore MD owned businesses, but they to help African Americans needed a qualified financial expand their business. The institution to administer the founder was Joy Bramble, program. In comes Lendis- the owner of the Baltimore try, who competed and won Times, one of several local the opportunity to serve as African American newspa- the administrator for the Cal- pers owned by Bramble and ifornia Relief Grant (CRG). her family. Sands says that when they Sands points out that the received this award, they Center for Strategic Eco- had to coordinate services nomic Studies and Institu- for over 60 different finan- tional Development is older cial institutions and received than Lendistry by 16 years. over 344,000 applications Joy’s son, David Bramble in just 44 days. But Lendis- serves as chairman of the try was up to the challenge. non-profit’s board and to- Sand says by leveraging the gether, he and Sands have systems, their lending alga- managed to leverage indi- rhythms, by leveraging our viduals who have had great people, and their technology. success inside of the Los An- “We were not only able to geles Community. They de- service the $500 million in veloped a program that pro- state funding, but the State of vides one-on-one counseling California added another $2 based on businesses’ needs, billion to the CRG Program, along with online education bringing the total available to assist businesses and busi- dollars $2.575 billion and ness owners to reach a level making it the largest state of operations that makes sus- program in the country,” said tainability possible. Sands Sands. says that the program is run But Sands says that by Constance Anderson who Lendistry is much more serves as the program’s pres- than just an administer of ident. State funds, Lendistry has “Before taking the helm THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-1 ADVERTORIAL INFLUENCING CHANGE TO AFFECT FOOD INSECURITY - A group effort must be taken to not shift the burden - BY DR.JAMES CRUZ determinants and its impact food drives that are open to educational resources. The resource center location. can result in better health for interim chief medical officer on outcomes. If a pregnant everyone. environment where our Health inequities are more people, as well as Blue Shield of California woman doesn’t have access However, we recognize members live, work or play pervasive and persistent, improving health outcomes, Promise Health Plan to enough of the appropriate especially among the most types of food to provide an vulnerable populations. One in four Californians adequate and proper source We rely heavily on our currently struggle with food of nutrition, it will impact partners to help us continue insecurity, which is defined the baby’s growth and to be a hub for resources and as a lack of consistent access development. advocacy to prevent dis- to enough food for an active, At Blue Shield of Cali- eases, and make healthy liv- healthy life. fornia Promise Health Plan ing options more accessible Historically, food inse- (Blue Shield Promise), we to underserved communities. curity has impacted the are committed to exploring But, we must take caution Black and Hispanic commu- and investing in opportuni- that we are not shifting the nities disproportionately but ties that provide innovative burden back to them. It is our even more so in this last approaches to health equity goal to help close the gap. year. The pandemic has that are reflective and Blue Shield of Califor- been an equal opportunity responsive to the needs of nia, parent company to Blue destroyer of lives and liveli- the community. We are Shield Promise, began to hoods, and communities of working hand-in-hand with address these critical issues color have been most our communities, which are through the deployment of adversely impacted by lacking basic resources, to community health advocates COVID-19. Throughout ensure that residents are able at our Community Resource communities of color, food to access the right kinds of Centers. The Community GETTY IMAGES insecurity became aggravat- food so they can lead an Health Advocate Program is ed due to the social and eco- active, and healthy life, that there is still so much is directly responsible for and have real, lasting impact aimed at promoting preven- nomic impacts of COVID- based on their age and med- more to do. Even though we their health care outcomes. on people's lives - higher tative measures to help man- 19 including parents and ical conditions. Over the last turned the corner regarding So, when there are deficien- positivity rates for COVID- age member health, identify caregivers not being able to 18 months, Blue Shield infections caused by cies or deficits in the social 19, higher mortality rates health risks, and improve work. With this loss of Promise has supported small COVID-19, we will need to and environmental infra- during or following child- access to care. These profes- work, it shone a spotlight on organizations like East Side deal with the aftermath of structure where they live, birth, and shorter lifespans. sionals have helped Blue the reality of a lack of Riders Bike Club that pro- the destruction. The damage there is a direct consequence DD Johnice, vice president Shield Promise members resources to purchase vides meals to Watts, Cali- will linger with us for a of poorer health outcomes. of the Health Transforma- with personalized support in enough food. This has creat- fornia residents, and large number of years. We can At Blue Shield Promise, tion Lab at Blue Shield of a variety of settings. Addi- ed an additional health barri- organizations like the influence change to help we are working towards California, oversees the tionally, they are equipped er particularly among Kitchen for Food in San address food insecurity and providing resources and Health Equity team, which with innovative technology minorities who already have Diego. Both immediately other social determinants of expanding services which encourages all of us to take and collaborate with com- health equity disparities. started providing meals to health, by recognizing that improve the lives of our an active role in eliminating munity organizations to How does one define residents after the state shut clinical issues and public members. We proudly oper- inequities. address health and social dis- “enough food”? From a down. health issues are dependent ate five Community Her team’s efforts parities. clinical perspective, it Blue Shield Promise’s upon each other. Supporting Resource Centers with our include enhancing and har- It represents the begin- means enough of the right president and CEO, Kristen and replenishing our public partner, L.A. Care. These nessing meaningful data to ning of our journey to types of food. For example, Cerf, pushed for creating health infrastructure, we Community Resource Cen- identify and prioritize gaps become a true “health” plan those with hypertension access to healthy food by will ensure that in addition ters aim to improve health in order to reduce those that improves the well-being need access to fresh food, or supporting organizations to improving the social and outcomes for our members inequities – both among our of our members and all Cal- foods that are low in salt. that provide resources to health issues that people and the community at large. members and within the ifornians. During the lockdown, fresh communities as the COVID- face every day, we can also Given the significant communities we serve. At Blue Shield Promise, food became scarce, and 19 pandemic highlighted the weather the impact of a increase in demand for tele- Blue Shield Promise we will continue these people had to rely on canned hunger problem that already future health care crisis. health appointments during recognizes the importance efforts and others well into goods. Limitations on the existed. She led the charge Helping people lead an the pandemic – and the real- of working with communi- the years to come. Our types of available food can to work closely with our active and healthy life is ity that many low-income ty-based organizations to focus is on our members’ have a lifelong impact on partners to distribute the cor- central to Blue Shield individuals may reside in a prevent diseases and make needs, and preparing for the individual. As a clini- rect type of food to our Promise’s mission. The mis- digital desert or lack the healthy living options more whatever may come. cian, I understand that we members. Beginning in Feb- sion begins with providing funds to pay for a mobile accessible, especially in For more information, must address the intersec- ruary and through the sum- members with a trusted data plans –telehealth hubs underserved communities. please visit https://promise- tion of health and social mer, we are hosting free source of information and were implemented at each Promoting healthy living news.blueshieldca.com/. Migraine is a Health Disparity for People of Color BY JAIME M. SANDERS total number of visits that exposure to racism and dramatically improving Awareness Month, led by You can show your support The Migraine Diva, Co- result in a migraine diagno- racial trauma. A theory, lives. Representative Madeleine by contacting your Repre- Lead of the Disparities sis. Blacks with severe known as race-based trau- June 16 is our first Dean (D-PA-4th). This reso- sentative in Congress and in Headache Advisory headaches are more likely to matic stress, indicates that Advocacy Day of Action, lution addresses the asking them to co-sign the Council get a diagnosis of probable some individuals experience supporting a U.S. House inequities that BIPOC com- resolution. Take action by racial prejudice as psycho- Resolution designating June munities face in health visiting: headachemi- Migraine is a neurologi- logical trauma. This PTSD- as Migraine and Headache access and quality of care. graine.org/policy-partners/. cal disease that affects 60 like reaction leads to million Americans and is increased severe headaches the 2nd leading cause of and migraine attacks. disability worldwide. It is Research confirms all of an underestimated, under- these inequities - but an diagnosed, and undertreat- ongoing lack of quality ed disease despite its heavy research on BIPOC with burden. However, commu- migraine means there is still nities of color, which have much that is unknown or been historically, socially, PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA poorly understood. and economically disen- The Coalition for Headache The Coalition for franchised from research and Migraine Patients Headache and Migraine studies and treatment are (CHAMP) and its partners Patients (CHAMP) and its bearing the brunt of this realized that meaningful partners realized that mean- burden. The American change was required. They ingful change was required. created the Disparities in healthcare system is riddled They created the Disparities Headache Advisory Council with flaws, and headache that has held numerous in Headache Advisory medicine is no different. training sessions and pro- Council that has held The racial inequities in vided seed-funding for new numerous training sessions headache diagnosis and initiatives that promote and provided seed-funding patient care have been diversity and equality in for new initiatives that pro- brought to light by the headache medicine. mote diversity and equality recent increased focus on in headache medicine. systematic racism that migraine, while Whites get a CHAMP is one of many impacts health equity. more definitive diagnosis. patient advocacy organiza- Numerous studies have Because of disparities in the tions participating in shown that the rates of U.S. health care system, National Migraine and migraine diagnosis and migraine is more severe and Headache Awareness treatment vary significantly more likely to become Month. Every June, we between Blacks, Hispanics, chronic among Blacks and spend the month raising and Whites. Although African Americans. This awareness and educating the prevalence of migraine is chronification is unfortu- public via a variety of pro- similar (14.5%, 14.5%, and nately linked with increased grams and projects held 15.5% respectively), Blacks depression and disability, around the country. The and Hispanics utilize health- and a lower quality of life. theme for this year is "A care at a disproportionate Black, indigenous, peo- New Era of Care," which rate compared to Whites. ple of color (BIPOC) experi- reflects the surge of innova- When seeking treat- ence stress and adverse tion in headache and ment, Hispanics had a lower health outcomes due to the migraine treatments that are B-2 LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 Photo Exhibit Commemorates Juneteenth and Black Music Month

IAN FOXX PHOTO Albert Lord, Community Build, Inc. vice president of Governmental Relations and Arts Program, puts final touches on the African American Heritage Month Legacy Project on dis- play an exhibit along Degnan Blvd. and 43rd Street in Leimert Park Village through July 31.

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Leimert Park Village. the Council Chambers for Lord, an Emmy Award-win- presidency of Barack Americans and the role “Black men and the past 15 years. The ning creative producer in the Obama; The Art and Poli- Black culture has played in In honor of Juneteenth women’s contributions to AAHM exhibitions reflect- entertainment industry, tics of Slavery, featuring the shaping America,” said and Black Music Month, this country really can’t be ed social, cultural and polit- spent months each year Barnard and Shirley Kinsey Lord. Community Build, Inc. will overstated,” said CBI Pres- ical occurrences in Ameri- researching and producing Art Collection; Black Community Build, Inc. host the African American ident Robert Sausedo. “On can society and was the the AAHM exhibits. City Inventors, highlighting will serve as the community Heritage Month Legacy the heels of the one-year brainchild of L.A. City partners included the Office Black patent and intellectu- partner in archiving the Project, a retrospective anniversary of George Council President Emeritus of Mayor Eric Garcetti, Our al property holders; The entire AAHM collection, exhibit showcasing over 100 Floyd’s murder and the Herb Wesson with addition- Authors Study Club, the Los Divine Nine, honoring the preserving the City’s recog- pictures, memorabilia and Oklahoma Wall Street al support and sponsorship Angeles Professional Man- nine incorporated Black fra- nition of African American documents on emancipa- Massacre, we need to by the offices of City Coun- agers Association, and the ternities and sororities; history and contributions. tion, civil rights, writers, acknowledge the historic cilmember Curren Price, Los Angeles Association of America’s Soundtrack, fea- Future plans for the AAHM inventors, Motown and the and cultural contributions District 9 and City Coun- Black Personnel. He also turing Motown, KJLH Legacy Project include col- presidency of Barack of African Americans in cilmember Marqueece Har- incorporated objects and Radio, A & R staff and laboration with the Los Obama. making this country what it ris-Dawson, District 8. artifacts from individuals musicians; and Write in Angeles Public Library to The outdoor self-guided is today.” The exhibits were writ- and personal collections to America, celebrating South- develop a web based virtual walking exhibit is open All pieces in the AAHM ten and curated by Commu- enhance the themes of the ern California journalists. exhibit with educational daily, free to the public and Legacy Project are from the nity Build Vice President of displays. “The AAHM Legacy programming. can be viewed through the Los Angeles City Hall’s Governmental Relations and To commemorate June- Project shines a light on For more information on months of June and July at African American Heritage Arts Program Albert Lord, teenth and Black Music Black history, and showcas- Community and the AAHM the offices of Community Month exhibitions, which who served as Wesson’s Month, Lord drew from six es the City of Los Angeles’ Legacy Project, visit Com- Build, Inc. along Degnan were displayed each Febru- deputy for 16 years. AAHM exhibits – Hail to recognition of the incredible munitybuildinc.org or call Blvd. and 43rd Street in ary on the bridge leading to From 2006 to 2020, the Chief, celebrating the achievements of African (323) 290-6560. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-3

By cora Jackson-Fossett those who seek to balance believe in God’s promise pastor of the Miracle Tem- Chamber of Commerce, failures,” he remarked. Religion Editor a successful religious life that no matter ple congregation, Young Inglewood YMCA Board “Anyone looking to with the challenges re- the heights founded the International of Education, Los Angeles ascend to higher heights Victorious living in the quired to build a strong we soar Bible College Ministerial Southwest College Foun- will encounter pain, hurt Lord won’t eliminate pain and courageous outcome to or the Training Institute, which is dation Board of Directors and suffering uncommonly and suffering from your through academic, busi- depths a fully accredited facility and Ladera Crest Home- known by the average per- life, however, all is not lost ness and civic endeavors,” we sink where he serves as chan- owners Association. son. Read this book and for the child of God, ac- he added. to, He is cellor and president. Also, A native of Alabama, see how you can break cording to Bishop Johnny Explaining why always for many years, he worked the bishop earned a Bach- the chains of opposition Young. he wrote the book, as a teacher, counselor and elor’s degree at Alabama through your obedience to In his new book, “Jour- Young said as administrator with the In- State University, a Master’s God.” ney of Pain…from the Pit he reviewed glewood Unified Schooldegree at CSU – Domin- to the Throne,” the presid- some of the District. guez Hills, a Doctor of Min- An autographed copy ing prelate of the Church high-and- Young is an active istry degree from Friends of “Journey of Pain…from of God Pentecostal, Inc., low points figure in the faith, International University the Pit to the Throne” is outlines the way to peace in his life, business and civic in Merced, California and available by mailing a and joy by recounting the he realized arenas in Ingle- a Doctor of Philosophy check or money order for trials and triumphs he ex- that even wood. During the in Religious Education $36.99, payable to COGP perienced as a minister, though he 1990s, he headed in 1995 from Ministerial – 109 W. Buckthorn Street, businessman, educator and felt for- the Inglewood Training Institute in Ingle- Inglewood CA 90301 or civic leader. saken at Area Minis- wood. He also completed CashApp: COGPIngle- “This book details the times, ter Associa- graduate courses at UCLA wood. The donation is tax- trials and tribulations that God tion, served and CSU – Long Beach deductible. Proceeds from my journey of faith encoun- worked as princi- and received administra- the book will benefit - Min tered. This is a story about every- pal of the tive credentials from CSU isterial Training Institute my life, committed to the thing Inglewood – Dominguez Hills. Bible College. Lord, through love, prayer, out for Communi- With “Journey of Pain,” hope, faith, repentance, his good ty Tutorial Young shares the lessons confession, and reconcilia- in the program he learned from all of his tion,” said the bishop, who end, as and led life’s encounters and feels authored the book, “Shut stated in the COGP that the readers will ben- Up and Pray” in 1995. Romans Commu- efit from them. “This book “Through my story, you 8:28. Considering his own with us,” said Young, who nity Services Development will be enjoyed by believ- will see how I demonstrated walk of faith, the bishop has served in a variety of Corporation. His endeavors ers and non-believers alike what dedication, discipline, determined he could reas- capacities throughout his in the 21st century include because everyone will deal perseverance, patience, and sure believers by sharing life. serving 12 years on the with affliction and know- opportunity can afford for his journey. In addition to serving IUSD Board of Education ing how to handle your af- the open and willing heart. “The goal of this book as the COGP denomina- along with active involve- fliction will maximize your My story will resonate with is to encourage readers to tion’s chief shepherd and as ments with the Inglewood success and minimize your

sentinel news service The celebration and The program will begin at The reservation dead- installation will be held 7 p.m. line is June 18. To RSVP, Zoe Christian Fellow- on Friday, June 25, at Zoe On Sunday, June 27, call (323) 931-1477, ext. ship of Los Angeles Fam- Christian Fellowship of at 9:30 a.m., Scarborough 109 or visit zcfla.org and ily will celebrate and honor L.A., 2521 South West will deliver his inaugural click the June 25th and Bishop Frank L. Stewart in View Street in Los Ange- message as Zoe’s senior 27th reservation button on recognition of his 60 years les. The edifice is located pastor. A brunch reception the home page. in ministry and 37 years as three blocks east of La will take place immediately the pastor of Zoe of L.A. Brea Ave. and north of Ad- after service. For more information Also during the event, ams Blvd. Reservations are re- about the celebration and Elder Marc Scarborough The doors will open at quired to attend the June installation, call Joyce will be installed as senior 5 p.m. and the dinner re- COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO 25 dinner reception and the Howard at (323) 931-1477, pastor. ception starts at 5:15 p.m. Bishop Frank Stewart Elder Marc Scarborough June 27 brunch. ext. 104.

By Gwendolyn williams computer and was advised years in the wilderness be- tions.” Release me, Enlarge my Contributing Writer to sell it to the public by fore crossing into Canaan. Ask God to enlarge territory.” his friend, Steve Jobs. Bill The Ark of the Covenant your mind to believe His The writer, Cassandra Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-6 Gates and Steve Allen cre- was housed in a tent. promises and have faith to Grant, said while listening ated Microsoft Windows. The patriarchs, Abra- do the command, “Go and to this song, she heard the The scripture for this Sam Walton created Sam’s ham, Isaac and Jacob, were tell somebody.” When Je- spirit of the Lord say: “My message is found in the Clubs and Walmart. Jeff tent dwellers. sus called the 12 disciples, people have been asking book of Isaiah. Let me Bezos created Amazon. Are The tent was construct- He promised to make them me to enlarge their territo- share a little background you a big thinker? ed of black goat hair or dark fishers of men. ry, but it is now time, saith about the prophet Isaiah, Mary W. Jackson was sheep wool, woven into After the resurrection God, to turn things around. who was also called the the first African Americanlarge strips by the women. and before the Ascension, I am calling for people who prophet of redemption. FILE PHOTO engineer hired by NASA. The women selected He gave them a new com- will enlarge my territory. He spoke to the chil- Gwendolyn Williams Robert Johnson created the suitable sites and put up mand. Matthew 28:18-19 Who will give me room dren of Israel about God’s BET television network. and took down the tents. in the Message Bible reads: and space to work in their hatred of sin and idolatry The biggest thinker John H. Johnson created The word tent in Arabic “Jesus, undeterred, went lives. and called them to repen- was God, who created the Johnson Publishing Com- means house. right ahead and gave his “I am looking for a tance. He also prophesied universe and all that was pany. I believe that God has charge: God authorized and people who will enlarge about their redemption. in it. Barack Obama rose something great planned commanded me to com- my territory in their lives, In the New Testament, The people of Babel from a community activist for us, tent dwellers today, mission you: Go out and in their families, in their Isaiah is referred to by wanted to build a tower to to a U.S. senator to presi- a new season of growth and train everyone you meet, purpose and in their destiny name 21 times and alluded heaven, but their language dent of the United States. new opportunities. Make far and near...” and in their space to allow to many times. Jesus be- was confounded by God. Joe Biden rose from the room for the increase. God had given them the me to lead and direct so gan His ministry by read- Big thinkers in the U.S. Senate to vice presi- Deuteronomy 19:8-9 in Holy Spirit and power, tell- that they will reach an ap- ing from Isaiah 61. God’s Bible include David, who dent of the United States. the Message Bible states, ing them to take the good pointed place at an appoint- promise to redeem Israel wanted to build a house for Kamala Harris rose from “When God, your God, en- news of the risen Christ, ed time to do an appointed can be found in Isaiah the Lord, but was unable to California’s attorney gen- larges your land, extending not only to the Jews, but to thing. chapters 49-57. because he had blood on eral to the U.S. Senate to its borders as He solemnly the Gentiles also, enlarging “When I find you, brace Now, I’d like to talk to his hands, so acquired the vice president of the United promised your ancestors, their territory. This was not yourself, because the best you about thinking big and materials needed for the States. Think big! by giving you the land He a suggestion, but a com- of what I have comes in stretching, strengthening builders. Solomon, Da- God is ready to do big- promised, because you are mand. with me. I heard the Lord and spreading out. vid’s son, built the temple ger things in your life. En- diligently living the way I As Christians, we are say no more Hollywood Clear lots of ground for and dedicated it to God. large your tent, stretch your am commanding you today, commanded to invite our ministry without holi- your tents, make your tent Ezra, with the king’s curtains, go to the next namely, to love God, your families, our neighbors, ness, no more conversa- large, spread out; think big! permission, carried the place that God wants you God, and do what He tells our friends and the com- tions without consecration. Use plenty of cords, drive first and second groupto go. Lengthen of your cords, you all your life.” munity to come with us and A holy people shall be the tent pegs deep. exiles back to Jerusalem to strengthen your pegs. In Genesis 17:1- share our tent of the meet- brought forth from out of You’re going to need rebuild the temple which Dwelling in tents was 2, the Message Bible ing. Failure to do so would my own storehouse who lots of elbow room for your had been destroyed. Nehe- very common in biblical reads, “When Abram was show disobedience to our shall feed my people well, growing family. You are miah, who was sad about days, prior to the exodus. 99-years-old, God showed Father, God. says the spirit of God.” going to take over nations. the conditions of the walls Tent dwellers were nomad- up and said to him, ‘I am The songwriter, Israel Are you ready to ready You are going to settle des- surrounding Jerusalem, ic people following their The Strong God, live lively Houghton, penned these to enlarge God’s terri- olate cities. was permitted by the king cattle from one grazing before me, live to the hilt! lyrics to a song entitled, tory? Think Big!! Stretch! Are you a big thinker? to return to Jerusalem with place to another. I’ll make a covenant be- “No Limits (Enlarge My Strengthen! Spread Out! Give yourself permission the third group of exiles to Following the 40-day tween us and I’ll give you Territory),” which state: Gwendolyn Williams is to set bold goals, don’t put rebuild the walls. flood, Noah‘s sons awere huge family.’” In verses “No Limits, no boundaries. a licensed AME exhorter yourself in a small box. The world’s big think- the first tent dwellers. 4-5,The God says, “This is my I see increase all around at Brookins-Kirkland AME God’s got your back and ers include Steve Wozniak, children of Israel were tent covenant with you: You’ll me. Church, led by Pastor Mary nothing is too big for God. who created the Apple dwellers during their 40 be the father of many na- Stretch for, Break for, S. Minor, in Los Angeles. C-1 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 •DR. MAULANA KARENGA•

One of the greatest and can sense. Indeed, these in- on the unity of humanity, develop, to flourish, and to happiness everywhere; continuing challenges of sights give us an expansive the oneness of life and un- leave evidence of our exis- peace within and without; our lives, in both ordinary conception of ourselves and naturalness and injustice of tence and worthiness of re- harmony with nature; free- and extraordinary times is thus of not only what we all favoritism whether of membrance. dom from fear of the un- to know how to live a good deserve, but also of what is race, sex, country or condi- And finally, to live a known and uncontrolled in life and then to actually live demanded of us. tion.” Also, and ultimately, Kawaida life, a good life our lives; and freedom from it in a conscious, committed First, Seba Kheti teach- this sense of relatedness and in the most beautiful and poverty and the misery that and determined way. Such es that we are “images of its contribution to living a meaningful way is the accompany it. And then the a practice proves itself dif- the Divine” and originated good life requires our sens- sharing of good. We say sacred teaching tells us that ficult in the absence of a from this sacred source. Pa- ing and accepting, not only in Kawaida, all the great to achieve this good life, guiding philosophy which heri defines humans as be- the oneness of life, but also goods are shared goods. we must acquire wisdom defines the meaning and ing a dwelling place of the the oneness of being itself. This includes love, a shared adequate for the challenges measure of a good life and Divine, saying “I knew the This speaks to our ancestors good; family, community, and good of the world, de- urges us to pursue and prac- Divine Presence in human DR. MAULANA KARENGA respect for the world itself friendship, shared goods; velop character, make sac- tice it. Kawaida philosophy, beings.” And knowing this, and all in it and the environ- sisterhood, brotherhood, rifices, love doing good, a African-centered phi- he acted accordingly. And must have and demonstrate mental and wholistic ethics freedom, justice and life it- and constantly and eagerly losophy of life, work and Rediu Khnum wrote that of ourselves. And if we this evokes, cultivates and self, all shared goods. This “struggle to increase good struggle offers a foundation he understood himself as an rightfully understand our- encourages. It is called in insight is expressed in Lady in the world and not let any and framework for such a instrument, an agent of the selves in such sacred and Kawaida Maatian ethics, Ta-Aset’s teaching that good be lost.” pursuit and practice. Divine. He said, “I know expansive ways, we are ob- serudj ta, the moral impera- “the good we do for others In our righteous quest Kawaida defines itself myself as a precious staff of ligated to assert ourselves in tive to constantly repair, re- we are also doing for our- for a good life, then, let us as an ongoing synthesis of the Divine, endowed with the most dignity-affirming, new and remake the world selves.” For we are building understand ourselves in the the best of African thought excellence, dignified, noble life-enhancing and world- making it more beautiful and sustaining the moral most expansive, dignity- and practice in constant ex- in appearance and godly preserving ways. and beneficial than we in- community and world we affirming, life-enhancing change with the world. It to behold.” Furthermore, Central also to pursuing herited it. all want and deserve. Such ways, and relate rightfully roots itself in ancient and he tells us that our knowl- and living a good life is un- Here I use striving and a community and world of to each other, others and the modern texts – written, oral edge, moral sensitivity, and derstanding and honoring struggling interchangeably, shared good is a commu- world and all in it. And let and living practice texts. character are key to our our relatedness, our kin- each meaning great, sus- nity and world of mutual us strive and struggle con- And it extracts from and understanding, pursuing ship and common ground tained and goal-oriented ef- respect, mutual interests, stantly to create and sustain builds on the sacred wis- and achieving the good. He with others, our relatedness forts to achieve and obtain mutual support and mutual an unending good and share dom, instructive insight, thus says, “It was my mind/ within our families, with goods of life. It might be benefit. it in ways that expand car- deep thinking and shared heart that advanced my po- our ancestors and future great effort for moral or in- Here I define service to ing, justice and reciprocity experience of our people sition; it was my character generations, and with the tellectual excellence, free- and sacrifice for others as in the world. and culture. Within this that kept me in front.” In a world African commu- dom or justice or for love or a shared good, the good of framework, I want to identi- word, it was his commit- nity. This is the meaning to be a good person, a good self-giving and receiving in Dr. Maulana Karenga, fy and discuss four essential ment to the good. of the Zulu teaching “ng- friend, brother, sister or reciprocal return. And I un- Professor and Chair of elements in pursuing and Finally, Seba Djedi ingumuntu ngabantu – I comrade in struggle. And it derstand this giving of self Africana Studies, Califor- practicing a good, full and teaches that not only are we am a person through other might also be to achieve the in the service of others as nia State University-Long meaningful life. These are: bearers of divinity, but also people” and the Kawaida material and social basis for not only a way to define and Beach; Executive Direc- self-understanding, related- bearers of dignity. Indeed, contention, “I am related a good life, a life of dignity develop oneself, but also a tor, African American Cul- ness, striving, and sharing he poses dignity itself as a and relate, therefore I am” and decency, of prosperity fundamental and indispens- tural Center (Us); Creator good. divine endowment of hu- or collectively, “we are re- and promise. We talk here able way to know oneself. of Kwanzaa; and author It is the sacred wisdom man beings. Here we mean lated and relate, therefore of conditions and capacities Indeed, how can we know of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- of the Husia that teaches us by dignity an inherent wor- we are.” In a word, our re- for the pursuit, achievement who we are except by what tion of Family, Community that we must have a critical thiness which is transcen- lations bring us into being, and practice of good in we, in the final analysis, and Culture and Essays self- understanding for us to dent of all other identities nurture and sustain us and variable and valuable ways. prove in practice – whether on Struggle: Position and live the good life we aspire and conditions, equal in provide an indispensable This ceaseless striving for it’s claims to love, generos- Analysis, www.AfricanA- to and deserve. To live the all, and inalienable. These goodness to our lives. the good, Kawaida teaches, ity, courage, commitment, mericanCulturalCenter-LA. best life, we must have the interrelated aspects of our And likewise, this is rooted in the very na- friendship or goodness it- org; www.OfficialKwan- best understanding of our- identity make and keep us means recognizing and re- ture of being human. So, self. zaaWebsite.org; www. selves. Otherwise, we settle aware of our specialness sponding rightfully to Nana striving and struggling are The Odu Ifa says that a MaulanaKarenga.org. for less than we deserve, and causes us, if rightly un- Anna Julia Cooper’s teach- central to what it means to good life is a condition of do less than our identity derstood and honored, to be ing that “We take our stand be human, to be alive, to full knowledge of things; demands, and achieve less constantly concerned that than that to which we ought we not do anything to vio- •DR. JOHN E. WARREN• to aspire. The Husia defines late or dishonor this identity us in essential ways that are or allow others to treat us in indispensable to pursuing dignity-denying and disre- and practicing a good life spectful ways. This speaks in both an ethical and Afri- to the high evaluation we

the Los AngeLes sentineL The American people those with the greatest is- Kamala Harris in the Presi- need to realize that the real sues of getting such cards, dency, should be continued issue in the United States like our Black and Latino with all the same passion. Senate is not the “Filibus- seniors who have already “We The People” must de- ter” but racism. Former been voting since the pas- mand the abolishment of DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. President Obama clearly sage of the 1965 Voting the “filibuster” and the rac- Executive Publisher / CEO stated this in his recent Rights Act, ism it represents. It is not interview with Anderson and the very fact that the a part of our Constitution. JENNIFER J. THOMAS Cooper of CNN. The fact John Lewis “For the People We must remain a nation of Publisher that U.S. Senator Joe Man- Act” would render null and laws and not outdated racist KENNETH R. THOMAS chin is meeting or has met void the voter suppression tradition. Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) with national Civil Rights acts now in all of 47 states, Joe Manchin and your RUTH WASHINGTON leaders as if he is interested it becomes clear that the Democratic colleague, Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) in what they have to say, is whole idea is to prevent Kyrsten Sinema, your ac- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. no more than a media stunt DR. JOHN E. WARREN people of color from vot- tions support the racist be- Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) in an attempt to soften the ing so that we do not have havior of the Republican PAMELA A. BAKEWELL blow of his racist attitude should be inserted in its a repeat of the Black voter Senate and the Republican Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer concerning the filibuster. place. Those members of victories in Georgia that Party which is leading this DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. Yes. It is racist to see the Senate who support the placed a Black and a Jew in national attack on block- Executive Editor / Chief of Staff that you are one of the two filibuster over debate and the U.S. Senate. ing legislation that supports BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL people in the U.S. Senate at- legislative consideration of Donald Trump has be- all of America and people Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of tempting to re-institutional- the public policy issues fac- come the symbol of the Re- of color in particular. Directors (2004-2014) ize “Jim Crow” segregation ing this great nation, publican Party because he Let’s not waste more BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor through supporting the fili- should be labeled for the gives body and voice to the precious time on the Re- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising buster which would require racists they are. fears that old school whites publicans. Let’s get rid of ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer 10 Republican votes in the When one considers the have about the “browning” the filibuster now by any Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution Senate instead of a simple 22 states that have already of America. means necessary. The fu- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor majority, which could allow passed voter suppression The same wave of righ- ture depends on it. Production Designer / Staff Writer passage. laws, which eliminate hours teous indignation that swept BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer Everytime the American and locations for polling America after the “murder” Dr. John E. Warren, Copy Editor people hear the term “Fili- places, that require voter of George Floyd and that Publisher of The San Diego ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer buster”, the word “Racist” identification cards for placed Joseph Biden and Voice & Viewpoint Copy Editor E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer Copy Editor CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising ALLEN MORET, Classified

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Copyright © 1998 Los Angeles Sentinel Entered as Second Class Matter March 2, 1947 at the Post Office of Los Angeles, California Under the Act of MARCH 24, 1879 Established 1933. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 OPINION LASENTINEL.NET C-2 •BEN JEALOUS• Power and Pride to the People! Happy Pride month to ganizer of the 1963 March states. That was before the for all. Right-wing legis- podium, being in this room, Black LGBTQ readers and on Washington, was a gay U.S. Supreme Court did lators are passing laws to being in this building, is not to all of us who love LG- Black man who changed away with state laws that restrict LGBTQ rights. about one person, it’s about BTQ people! history. banned interracial marriage Right-wing legal groups are what we do on behalf of the Another history-making in 1967. pushing Trump-appointed American people,” she said. June has become the leader, President Barack It took almost 50 years, judges to roll back legal It’s about what we do traditional month for Pride Obama, signed the Mat- and a lot of hard work by equality. That’s why Demo- on behalf of the American celebrations in honor of thew Shepard and James equality activists, before crats in Congress need to people. That’s a good prin- the gay and transgender Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Pre- the Supreme Court over- pass the Equality Act. ciple for all of us to em- people, including Black vention Act in 2009. That turned state laws that kept You might hear some brace as we celebrate Pride and brown gay liberation law was named for two same-sex couples from get- politicians raising false and work to build a coun- and transgender rights ac- people killed in attacks fu- ting married. That 2015 rul- alarms about the Equality try in which we the people tivists like Marsha P. John- eled by bigotry—Matthew ing was another milestone Act. Don’t listen to them. means all the people. son and Sylvia Rivera, who Shepard, a young gay man on the road to full legal and They told the same kind of fought back against harass- beaten and left to die, and lived equality for LGBTQ lies when they were fight- Ben Jealous serves as ment and abusive policing James Byrd, Jr., a Black people in this country. ing the hate crimes law. president of People For the BEN JEALOUS in June 1969. These pro- man dragged from a truck As we all know, prog- And none of them came to American Way and People tests became known as the in a brutal lynching in 1998. cans, including three-quar- ress often brings backlash. pass. For the American Way Stonewall riots. They en- Passing hate crimes ters of Black Americans, We see it everywhere. What has come to pass, Foundation. Jealous has ergized the LGBTQ rights legislation was a major vic- support laws that protect Black voters turned out thanks to Black voters and decades of experience as movement and gave mo- tory, but fighting hate is un- LGBTQ people against dis- in key states last year to everyone who helped put a leader, coalition builder, mentum to the demands for finished business. Violence crimination. defeat Donald Trump and the Biden-Harris adminis- campaigner for social jus- full equality for LGBTQ against Black LGBTQ peo- One of my proudest elect Joe Biden and Kamala tration in power, is a return tice and seasoned nonprofit Americans. ple still takes far too many moments as president of Harris. This year, Republi- to equality as U.S. govern- executive. In 2008, he was Over the years, voices lives every year. the NAACP was announc- can legislators are passing ment policy. The adminis- chosen as the youngest- of clarity and conscience We mourn our losses ing the organization’s sup- new voter suppression laws. tration wasted no time re- ever president and CEO of moved the civil and human and reaffirm our commit- port for marriage equality They want to punish Black versing some of the Trump the NAACP. He is a gradu- rights movement to fully ment to fight bigotry. But in 2012. The press confer- voters by making it harder team’s attacks on equality. ate of Columbia University embrace the cause of LG- Pride is also about celebra- ence announcing that pol- to register and vote in the And last month a Black and Oxford, where he was a BTQ equality. My mentor, tion. We celebrate progress icy was emotional for me, future. That’s why Demo- gay woman made history. Rhodes Scholar, and he has the late civil rights cham- toward the full equality and because marriage equality crats in Congress need to Principal Deputy Press Sec- taught at Princeton and the pion Julian Bond, was clear inclusion of LGBTQ peo- is personal. My parents— pass the For the People Act retary Karine Jean-Pierre University of Pennsylvania. that fighting for equality ple in our communities and my Black mother and white and the John Lewis Voting became the first openly means fighting for equal- country. That progress can father—were confronted by Rights Advancement Act. gay Black woman to lead a ity for everyone. He knew be seen in public attitudes. laws that made it illegal for We’re also seeing a press briefing at the White that Bayard Rustin, the or- Huge majorities of Ameri- them to get married in some backlash against equality House. “Being behind this • JULIANNE MALVEAUX• 100 Days of Biden-Harris

President Joe Biden and that I’m not fair, that my college. An increased Pell investment makes sense to it. There are Republican Vice-President Kamala Har- expectations may be too grant. More money for HB- build our labor force back governors and mayors who ris are off to a running start. high. Through his efforts CUs and Minority Serving better. would benefit from infra- With more than a third of and those of Vice Presi- Institutions (MSIs). Many have compared structure improvements. Americans fully vaccinated dent Harris, the American These three pieces of President Biden’s vision to There are Republican col- against the coronavirus, and Rescue Plan was passed. legislation cost about $6 that of President Franklin lege presidents who know now potentially more shots He has now proposed the trillion and will add to our Delano Roosevelt, whose the value of more Pell grant than arms, President Biden American Families Plan national debt. Republicans New Deal created jobs, money. These are the Re- did what he said he’d do, and touted it in his speech are balking at the price tag, reduced poverty, replaced publicans who must pres- thus jumpstarting our slug- to the joint houses of Con- but they weren’t so hesitant fraying infrastructure, and sure their senators to sup- gish economy. Unemploy- gress on April 28. It pro- when their massive tax cut more. It has been decades port the Biden legislation. ment rates have lowered vides many features for for corporations added tril- since we’ve seen this kind The first 100 days of (although the racial unem- low and moderate-income lions to the national debt. of significant investment in Biden have been a stark dif- ployment rate gap remains working families, including While we don’t expect con- infrastructure. Lyndon Ba- ference from the previous – that won’t disappear in a child and dependent care sistency from Republicans, ines Johnson focused on the president. It’s not just what just 100 days). Economic tax credit, more affordable JULIANNE MALVEAUX we know they only oppose human infrastructure, but Biden says, but the way he growth at 6.4 percent is at health insurance, and more deficits when they benefit no one has done so since. says it. He doesn’t bark, al- a healthy high, proving that paid family and medical and for the “caretaking” people. Republican Presidents though he can be emphatic. controlling corona is essen- leave. It’s a good plan, but economy, for social service I see the $6 trillion price have been disinclined, and He doesn’t call names or tial to economic health. Republicans have lined up workers, health workers, tag on the Biden legislation Democratic Presidents have use epithets. He listens. My However, when asked in lockstep to oppose it. and others. Republicans as more of an investment either been too moderate grade for Biden’s first 100 to provide a letter grade for There is likely to be prefer the more traditional than simple spending. A or too timid (Obama) to days stands – Incomplete President Biden, all I could more consensus around definition of infrastructure, better-educated workforce push hard for their vision. Plus. It means moving in give him was an Incom- infrastructure because our roads and bridges, bricks earns more money, pays I think one of the benefits the right direction. Thanks plete, or perhaps an Incom- nation’s infrastructure is and mortar. They forget more taxes. A healthier of Biden’s Presidency was for the vision, President plete Plus. The plus means crumbling. Biden and his that people, too, are part of workforce means less ab- the time he spent with Biden. that he’s moving in the right team use the term “Build our nation’s infrastructure. senteeism, more efficiency, President Obama, observ- direction. The Incomplete Back Better” to describe That’s why it is essential and productivity. Qual- ing what happens when you Dr. Julianne Malveaux means just that, incomplete. the goal of an infrastruc- that the expansion of edu- ity childcare means more don’t go big enough. is an economist and author. It means we need more re- ture plan, the American cational opportunities is women in the workforce Biden has a big vision, She can be reached at juli- sults. Jobs Plan, that will fund part of the American Fami- —millions of women left and now he has a big job annemalveaux.com But it occurs to me jobs both for construction lies Plan. Free community in the wake of COVID. The getting others to buy into •VAN JOHNSON•

Black Americans are un- ease—when penicillin be- monster”. Even now, as be reached and this is why als and vaccinations a topic der-represented in clinical came a known treatment for the vaccines are out there we must keep trying to un- of conversation around the trials. And that’s a problem syphilis in 1947, research- changing and saving lives derstand and to educate. table and around the com- for Black Americans. ers did not offer it to the daily, I still hear that it was Over time, as more peo- munity. Share a little of As a clinical research participants. The betrayal developed too fast. I tell ple have been vaccinated, what I’ve passed along here professional, I see that and mistrust reverberated people that private industry the mistrust will dissipate and encourage your loved when recruiters for partici- for generations. worked with the govern- as people see that this is ones and colleagues to do pants in studies encounter We must understand ment to cut red tape, not to not altering your DNA, not what they can do to protect hesitancy from the Black and honor that. But that is cut corners. These vaccine connecting you to 5G cell one another so we can all community, they presume not the only or, and in some technologies had been test- towers and a third arm has get back to our lives as we Tuskegee is the barrier. In cases, even the primary ed and in use before CO- not grown out of your body. knew them. my experience personally reason for clinical trial and VID-19 emerged and we Furthermore, we need to I’m not telling you to and professionally, I can vaccination trepidation in have done our work with tell people in our neighbor- get the shot, but I am en- say this is an oversimplifi- the Black community today. clinical trials in a methodi- hoods, in our schools and couraging you to make a cation. Let’s dig deeper. There’s misinformation and cal and highly regulated places of worship, in work- truly informed decision and Yes, in 1932, the Pub- conspiracy theorists like VAN JOHNSON manner. places and online, that clini- whatever you choose to do, lic Health Service, working there are in any population. instance of people of color But that work is not cal trials have many ben- it’s your prerogative. with the Tuskegee Institute, What I can tell you is that in feeling like white people done. efits beyond ensuring that began a study of syphilis in a lot of instances, it comes are telling them what to do. This is where you come vaccines and other medica- Van Johnson is the vice hopes of justifying treat- down to an issue of trust. As We need to take ownership in. Members of the Black tions are as safe as possible president of Business De- ment programs for Black an industry, we’re in touch, of the information here and community need to hear for Black people. These velopment and Global Al- people. It was called the but we’re not completely in tell each other what fact is, from one another about studies are not only com- liances at Benchmark Re- “Tuskegee Study of Un- tune. There’s an aforemen- what is myth, what is ben- believing in science and pensated, but they also offer search. A trusted leader in treated Syphilis in the tioned reluctance among eficial and what will protect normalizing participation complimentary healthcare the industry, Benchmark Negro Male.” It initially clinical trial recruiters to us. in both clinical trials and diagnostics under the super- Research has conducted involved 600 Black men – ask more questions. We Don’t get me wrong. getting vaccinated. If you vision of physicians. I will over 1,000 trials to study 399 with syphilis, 201 who must dial into how to better As a Black clinical research don’t volunteer, then no never forget a participant vaccines with over 40,000 did not have the disease. understand and dispel these expert, I still hear about one will ever feel safe. I whose blood work found participants with clinics The study was conducted reservations. the doubts and I get a lot say don’t waste too much indicators of early cancer, across Texas, Louisiana and without the benefit of the For the health and well- of questions from my own energy trying to change enabling them to take care California. Learn more at patients’ informed con- being of the Black com- community about whether the minds of those who are of it in a timely manner. www.benchmarkresearch. sent. They were misled and munities across the nation, people should participate, adamantly against vaccines, My call to action for net and 1.888.902.9605. never given the appropri- we cannot sit idly by. Nor even if I am a part of the but some are open to addi- you is to speak up and ate treatment for their dis- can we let this be another “pharmaceutical corporate tional knowledge and can show up. Make clinical tri- NEWS A-7 THURSDAY,C-3 JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELESTHURSDAY, SENTINEL JUNE 10, 2021

States especially is more has taken away from Black there is a loud cry to rei- divided across racial and people our unalienable magine how the Los An- political lines than ever rights. Too many of us geles Police Department before. As Americans, we are losing our lives at the (LAPD) and public safety imagined that the Declara- hands and knees of White should operate. The term tion of Independence was police officers, too many reimagine means to rein- WINDOW correct when it stated, “We of us are losing our liberty terpret imaginatively or to hold these truths to be self- to a corrupt judicial system rethink something. As we evident, that all men are and too many of us are not continue to think about created equal, that they able to find employment or how to reimagine and re- are endowed by their Cre- a fair wage in our pursuit form policing and public ator with certain unalien- of happiness. It is time for safety, we are also thinking able Rights, that among America to Reimagine its about other areas that need these are Life, Liberty, Promise and live up to its to be reimagined. Measure and the Pursuit of Happi- words. J in Los Angeles County ness.” The word unalien- The death of George was approved last year to able means impossible to Floyd ignited several new allocate at least 10% of take away or surrender. movements including the County’s locally gen- An unalienable right is how people, cities, and erated, unrestricted funds Years ago, John Len- the people, living life in you’ll join us and the world something that cannot be the country are looking at to address racial injustice non wrote a song called, peace…you may say I’m will be as one.” Right now, repealed by human laws. reforming police tactics through community in- “Imagine.” Part of the lyr- a dreamer, but I’m not the the world appears far from Someway, somehow, and the delivery of police vestments such as youth ics include, “Imagine all only one. I hope someday being one. The United something, or someone services. In Los Angeles, {See wendy C-5}

(Revelation 17:2) this judg- gang that has made some 11).” We see those persons ‘ ment will be done in one of the largest ransomware today who do not believe hour! Assuming the time demands on record in re- that God Almighty will is literal, I have no reason cent months. The COVID have the last word. He sets to believe otherwise. When 19 coronavirus was quick warnings and sets limits. I read about “the cyberat- and devastating and we The Bible doesn’t lie. tack,” it was quick and have not yet overcome this the sunken hull of what devastating. The world’s pandemic. We’re still bat- earlier this week was one largest meat processing tling cancer and polio and of Iran’s largest warship, company has resumed many other diseases not to- IRIS Kharg an Ol-class re- most production after a tally eradicated. There are plenishment oiler, caught WWW.ASKDRJEANETTEPARKER.COM weekend cyberattack, but still hundreds of thousands fire on the evening of June experts say the vulnerabili- of people dying. For those 1. The crew battled the fire. ties exposed by this attack who watch the happen- Only 33 injured and no and others are far from re- ings of the day and watch deaths; but could not save It’s Gonna Be Quick! It’s Gonna Be Sure! solved. A cyber attack is an Bible knowledge, we see the ship. In the end only the assault launched by cyber there are things which sea could extinguish the It’s Gonna Be Final! criminals. Well that doesn’t make all the appearance flames. Kharg burned for Revelation 18:8 tell us a lot, but we know it that we are in the last days hours before slowly list- This verse is heralding verses, Revelation 17:18 fall rapidly. Revelation is technologically related. and the “day of the Lord” ing to starboard and sink- the fall and destruction of a and verses following, the 18:8 speaks of destruction In a statement late Wednes- will come. The Bible also ing stern-first, within sight city and its systems. Space great city Babylon is spo- in one day (plagues, death day, the FBI attributed the says that there are some of the Iranian port of Jask. does not permit to fully ken of here. After extensive mourning, famine,) Baby- attack on Brazil-based who no matter what they The loss of Kharg, Iran’s explain what is being ref- reading, we see that these lon will be burned in one meat processor JBS SA to hear or see, “they did not erenced here. In previous systems or this system will day! The kings of the earth REvil, a Russian-speaking repent (Revelation 16:9, {See parker C-5}

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A new S/ GAIL WIGGAN, CFO 2021 DATED: MAY 6,2021 below to show cause, if any, you may be eligible for free DONNA MICHELLE Original Filing Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed DIANA MANGIOGLU, CITY why the petition for change of legal services from a nonprofit ANDERSON, 14622 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1/21 Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of TREASURER OFFICE OF name should not be granted. legal services program. You VENTURA BLVD #333, CNS-3480174# before the expiration. Effective Los Angeles County on FINANCE CITY OF LOS Any person objecting to the can locate these nonprofit SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 05/03/2021. ANGELES name changes described groups at the California This business is conducted by Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with 6/3, 6/10/21 above must file a written Legal Services Web site a General Partnership FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section CNS-3472361# objection that includes the The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name reasons for the objection at the California Courts Online business on 04/2021. File No. 2021121054 The filing of this statement Statement generally expires least two court days before Self-Help Center (www. I declare that all information The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from the matter is scheduled to courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed be heard and must appear by contacting your local court correct. (A registrant who 1. STEVIEDREAMA Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County CIVIL at the hearing to show cause or county bar association. declares as true any material FASHION TRENDS, 2. in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided why the petition should not be NOTE: The court has a matter pursuant to Section SHONUFF ATHLETIC another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section granted. If no written objection statutory lien for waived fees 17913 of the Business and WEAR, 3. HUNGER BRAND or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires is timely filed, the court may and costs on any settlement Professions code that the CLOTHING, 622 W SPRUCE 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE grant the petition without a or arbitration award of registrant knows to be false AVE, Inglewood, CA 90301 Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the FOR CHANGE OF NAME hearing. $10,000 or more in a civil is guilty of a misdemeanor County of LOS ANGELES Original Filing statement pursuant to Section Case No. 21STCP01714 Notice of Hearing: case. The court’s lien must punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 17913 other than a change Superior Court of California, Date: 07/09/2021, Time: 8:30 be paid before the court will exceed one thousand dollars STEVEN DION MONROE CNS-3476190# in the residence address of County of Los Angeles AM, Dept.: B dismiss the case. ($1,000)). SR., 622 W SPRUCE AVE, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new Petition of: Jerry Lee Martin III The address of the court is ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. S/ TIMOTHY K. MCNEAL, INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 Fictitious Business Name for Change of Name 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, Si no responde dentro de 30 Partner This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed TO ALL INTERESTED CA 90603 días, la corte puede decidir This statement was filed an Individual NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective PERSONS: A copy of this Order to Show en su contra sin escuchar su with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2021107676 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Petitioner Jerry Lee Martin III Cause shall be published at versión. Lea la información a Los Angeles County on business on N/A. The following person(s) is Business Name Statement filed a petition with this court least once each week for four continuación. 05/19/2021. I declare that all information (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the for a decree changing names successive weeks prior to Tiene 30 DÍAS DE NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and MAMA SUSIE’S HOUSE, 201 Affidavit of Identity form. as follows: the date set for hearing on CALENDARIO después Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who W 78TH ST, Los Angeles, The filing of this statement Jerry Lee Martin III to Jerry the petition in the following de que le entreguen esta 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material CA 90003 County of LOS does not of itself authorize Lee Martin Jr newspaper of general citación y papeles legales Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section ANGELES the use in this state of a The Court orders that all circulation, printed in this para presentar una respuesta at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Mailing Address: P.O. BOX Fictitious Business Name persons interested in this county: Los Angeles Sentinel por escrito en esta corte y the date on which it was filed Professions code that the 62921, Los Angeles, CA in violation of the rights of matter appear before this Date: May 19, 2021 hacer que se entregue una in the office of the County registrant knows to be false 90062 another under Federal, State, court at the hearing indicated Gary Y. Tanaka copia al demandante. Una Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section below to show cause, if any, Judge of the Superior Court carta o una llamada telefónica in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to RAYMOND D SMITH INC, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 14411 et seq., Business and why the petition for change of no lo protegen. Su respuesta 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars 201 W 78TH ST, LOS Professions Code). CNS-3475732# ($1,000)). ANGELES, CA 90003; State name should not be granted. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL por escrito tiene que estar 40 days after any change Original Filing Any person objecting to the en formato legal correcto in the facts set forth in the S/ STEVEN DION MONROE of Incorporation: CA 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 name changes described si desea que procesen su statement pursuant to Section SR., Owner This business is conducted by CNS-3476144# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE This statement was filed a Corporation LOS ANGELES SENTINEL above must file a written FOR CHANGE OF NAME caso en la corte. Es posible 17913 other than a change in the residence address of with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing objection that includes the Case No. 21TRCP00133 que haya un formulario que reasons for the objection at usted pueda usar para su a registered owner. A new Los Angeles County on business on 04/2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Superior Court of California, Fictitious Business Name 05/28/2021. I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT least two court days before County of Los Angeles respuesta. Puede encontrar the matter is scheduled to estos formularios de la corte y Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and File No. 2021107327 Petition of: Leonard Borum for before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is be heard and must appear Change of Name más información en el Centro at the hearing to show cause de Ayuda de las Cortes de January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material (are) doing business as: TO ALL INTERESTED Business Name Statement Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section TEAR IT OFF INC., 10401 why the petition should not be PERSONS: California (www.sucorte. granted. If no written objection ca.gov), en la biblioteca de must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and VENICE BLVD SUITE # 807, Petitioner Leonard Borum Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed Professions code that the LOS ANGELES, CA 90034 is timely filed, the court may filed a petition with this court leyes de su condado o en grant the petition without a la corte que le quede más The filing of this statement in the office of the County registrant knows to be false County of LOS ANGELES for a decree changing names does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor Articles of Incorporation or hearing. as follows: cerca. Si no puede pagar Notice of Hearing: la cuota de presentación, the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Organization Number: XXX Leonard Borum to Leonard Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): Date: July 19, 2021, Time: Harmon Sr. pida al secretario de la corte 11:00 A.M., Dept.: 26, Room: que le dé un formulario de in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change ($1,000)). TEAR IT OFF INC., 10401 The Court orders that all another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the RAYMOND D SMITH INC VENICE BLVD SUITE # 807, 316 persons interested in this exención de pago de cuotas. The address of the court is Si no presenta su respuesta or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section S/ RAYMOND D SMITH, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034; matter appear before this 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change President XXX 111 North Hill Street, Room court at the hearing indicated a tiempo, puede perder el 118, Los Angeles, CA 90012 caso por incumplimiento y Professions Code). in the residence address of This statement was filed This business is conducted by below to show cause, if any, Original Filing a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of a Corporation A copy of this Order to Show why the petition for change of la corte le podrá quitar su Cause shall be published at sueldo, dinero y bienes sin 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1/21 Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) started doing name should not be granted. CNS-3480184# Statement must be filed 05/11/2021. business on 07/2020. least once each week for four Any person objecting to the más advertencia. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL successive weeks prior to Hay otros requisitos legales. before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information name changes described January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and the date set for hearing on above must file a written Es recomendable que llame a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the petition in the following un abogado inmediatamente. Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who objection that includes the NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires declares as true any material newspaper of general reasons for the objection at Si no conoce a un abogado, File No. 2021109513 circulation, printed in this puede llamar a un servicio de Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section least two court days before The following person(s) is The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and county: Los Angeles Sentinel the matter is scheduled to remisión a abogados. Si no (are) doing business as: Date: May 27, 2021 puede pagar a un abogado, does not of itself authorize in the office of the County Professions code that the be heard and must appear 1. LA PLUSH BOUTIQUE, the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false Elaine Lu at the hearing to show cause es posible que cumpla con 2. LA PLUSH COSMETICS, Judge of the Superior Court los requisitos para obtener Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor why the petition should not be 3. LA PLUSH, 4. LA PLUSH in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24/21 granted. If no written objection servicios legales gratuitos HOME, 7606 CRENSHAW CNS-3477687# de un programa de servicios another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars LOS ANGELES SENTINEL is timely filed, the court may BLVD., LOS ANGELES, or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). grant the petition without a legales sin fines de lucro. CA 90043 County of LOS Puede encontrar estos 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section TEAR IT OFF INC. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE hearing. ANGELES Professions Code). 17913 other than a change S/ EUNICE MILLER, CEO Notice of Hearing: grupos sin fines de lucro Mailing Address: 4155 FOR CHANGE OF NAME en el sitio web de California Original Filing in the residence address of This statement was filed Case No. 21VECP00183 Date: 06/25/2021, Time: 8:30 1/2 DALTON AVE, LOS 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1/21 a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of AM, Dept.: B Legal Services, (www. ANGELES, CA 90062 CNS-3479480# Superior Court of California, lawhelpcalifornia.org), en Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on County of Los Angeles The address of the court is Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed 05/10/2021. 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, el Centro de Ayuda de las JENNIFER J MOORE Petition of: Natalie Elizabeth Cortes de California, (www. before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with Trujillo-Fox for Change of CA 90503 WILLIAMS, 4155 1/2 DALTON FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section A copy of this Order to Show sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA NAME STATEMENT Name en contacto con la corte o el Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name TO ALL INTERESTED Cause shall be published at 90062 File No. 2021112756 must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires least once each week for four colegio de abogados locales. This business is conducted by The following person(s) is PERSONS: AVISO: Por ley, la corte Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from Petitioner Natalie Elizabeth successive weeks prior to an Individual (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed the date set for hearing on tiene derecho a reclamar las The registrant(s) started doing SWAGOUT STORE, Trujillo-Fox filed a petition cuotas y los costos exentos does not of itself authorize in the office of the County with this court for a decree the petition in the following business on N/A. 13337 SOUTH ST. #217, the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided newspaper of general por imponer un gravamen I declare that all information CERRITOS, CA 90703 changing names as follows: sobre cualquier recuperación Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Natalie Elizabeth Trujillo-Fox circulation, printed in this in this statement is true and County of LOS ANGELES in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires county: Los Angeles Sentinel de $10,000 ó más de valor correct. (A registrant who Articles of Incorporation or to Natalie Elizabeth Fox recibida mediante un acuerdo another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change The Court orders that all Date: May 7, 2021 declares as true any material Organization Number: LLC/AI or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the Gary Y. Tanaka o una concesión de arbitraje matter pursuant to Section No 4708959 persons interested in this en un caso de derecho civil. 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section matter appear before this Judge of the Superior Court 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 Tiene que pagar el gravamen Professions Code). 17913 other than a change court at the hearing indicated Professions code that the SWAGOUT STORE, Original Filing in the residence address of CNS-3473540# de la corte antes de que la 13337 SOUTH ST. #217, below to show cause, if any, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL registrant knows to be false 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 a registered owner. A new corte pueda desechar el caso. is guilty of a misdemeanor CERRITOS, CA 90703; State CNS-3476156# why the petition for change of The name and address of the Fictitious Business Name name should not be granted. punishable by a fine not to of Incorporation: CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE court is (El nombre y dirección This business is conducted by Any person objecting to the FOR CHANGE OF NAME exceed one thousand dollars before the expiration. Effective de la corte es): Stanley Mosk ($1,000)). a Corporation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS name changes described Case No. 21STCP00842 Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious above must file a written S/ JENNIFER J MOORE The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement Superior Court of California, Los Angeles, CA 90012 WILLIAMS, Owner business on 03/2021. File No. 2021110151 objection that includes the County of Los Angeles The name, address, and must be accompanied by the reasons for the objection at This statement was filed I declare that all information The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. Petition of: Dana Moon telephone number of plaintiff’s with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: least two court days before Dorsett for Change of Name attorney, or plaintiff without The filing of this statement the matter is scheduled to Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who BLESSEDHANDS YB, does not of itself authorize TO ALL INTERESTED an attorney, is (El nombre, 05/12/2021. declares as true any material 3963 DALTON AVE, LOS be heard and must appear PERSONS: la dirección y el número the use in this state of a at the hearing to show cause NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90062 County Fictitious Business Name Petitioner Dana Moon Dorsett de teléfono del abogado Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES why the petition should not be filed a petition with this court del demandante, o del in violation of the rights of granted. If no written objection 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, for a decree changing names demandante que no tiene Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false JOHNATHAN is timely filed, the court may as follows: abogado, es): Arman Saakyan or common law (See Section grant the petition without a at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor YOUNGBLOOD, 3963 14411 et seq., Business and Dana Moon Dorsett to Dana SBN 259958 301 E Glenoaks the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to DALTON AVE, LOS hearing. Moon Blvd., Ste. 6, Glendale, CA Professions Code). Notice of Hearing: in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars ANGELES, CA 90062 Original Filing The Court orders that all 91207 T: 818-246-1000 Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). This business is conducted by Date: 06/18/2021, Time: 8:30 persons interested in this 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 DATE (Fecha): 01/22/2019 in Subdivision (b) of Section SWAGOUT STORE an Individual CNS-3475835# am, Dept.: A, Room: 510 matter appear before this Sherri R. Carter Executive The address of the court is 17920, where it expires S/ LAFELL GALATAS, CEO The registrant(s) started doing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL court at the hearing indicated Officer/ Clerk of Court, Clerk 40 days after any change This statement was filed business on 01/2016. 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van below to show cause, if any, (Secretario), by Ricardo Nuys, CA 91401 in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS why the petition for change of Perez, Deputy (Adjunto) statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT A copy of this Order to Show name should not be granted. (SEAL) Cause shall be published at 17913 other than a change 05/17/2021. correct. (A registrant who File No. 2021101196 Any person objecting to the COMPLAINT - Personal in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material The following person(s) is least once each week for four name changes described Injury, Property Damage, successive weeks prior to a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: above must file a written Wrongful Death Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and LAVENDER ROSE the date set for hearing on objection that includes the Type: MOTOR VEHICLE, the petition in the following Statement must be filed Statement generally expires Professions code that the RECORDS, 3500 S reasons for the objection at Personal Injury before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false MUIRFIELD ROAD, Los newspaper of general least two court days before Jurisdiction: ACTION IS AN circulation, printed in this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Angeles, CA 90016 County of the matter is scheduled to UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE Business Name Statement in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES county: Los Angeles Sentinel be heard and must appear (exceeds $25,000) Date: 04/13/2021 must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars Mailing Address: 3500 at the hearing to show cause 1. Plaintiff: Veny Senewe Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). MUIRFIELD ROAD, Los Huey P. Cotton why the petition should not be Okasinski alleges causes Judge of the Superior Court The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires S/ JOHNATHAN Angeles, CA 90016 granted. If no written objection of action agasint defendant: does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change YOUNGBLOOD, Owner Registered owner(s): 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 is timely filed, the court may CNS-3476196# Nicolas Chilel Monson; Cleli the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed SANDRA EDMONDS, 3500 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL grant the petition without a Perez; and Does 1 to 10, Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of S MUIRFIELD ROAD, LOS hearing. inclusive, in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on ANGELES, CA 90016 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Notice of Hearing: 2. This pleading, including another under Federal, State, in the residence address of 05/13/2021. This business is conducted by FOR CHANGE OF NAME Date: 07/19/2021, Time: 11:00 attachments and exhibits, or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with an Individual Case No. 21STCP01430 AM, Dept.: 26 consists of the following 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant(s) started doing Superior Court of California, The address of the court is number of pages: 5 Professions Code). Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name business on 04/2021. County of Los Angeles 111 North Hill Street, Los 6. The true names of Original Filing before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires I declare that all information Petition of: Jesenia Josefin Angeles, CA 90012 defendants sued as Does 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1/21 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from in this statement is true and Zelaya for Change of Name A copy of this Order to Show are unknown to plaintiff. CNS-3480179# Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who TO ALL INTERESTED Cause shall be published at Doe defendants 1-5 were LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the in the office of the County declares as true any material PERSONS: least once each week for four the agents or employees of Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section Petitioner Jesenia Josefin successive weeks prior to other named defendants and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and Zelaya filed a petition with this the date set for hearing on acted within the scope of that NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires Professions code that the court for a decree changing the petition in the following agency or employment. File No. 2021124363 the use in this state of a 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false names as follows: newspaper of general Doe defendants 6-10 are The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor Jesenia Josefin Zelaya to circulation, printed in this persons whose capacities are (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to Jesenia Josefin Carbajal county: Los Angeles Sentinel unknown to plaintiff. LITTLE THINKERS FAMILY another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars The Court orders that all Date: 03/16/2021 8. This court is the proper DAY CARE, 709 SOUTH or common law (See Section in the residence address of ($1,000)). persons interested in this Elaine Lu court because: at least one CLYMAR AVE, Compton, 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new S/ SANDRA EDMONDS, matter appear before this Judge of the Superior Court defendant now resides in its CA 90220 County of LOS Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Owner 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 jurisdictional area, injury to ANGELES court at the hearing indicated CNS-3473534# Original Filing Statement must be filed This statement was filed below to show cause, if any, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL person or damage to personal Registered owner(s): 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24/21 before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of why the petition for change of property occurred in its KENISHA EDWARDS, 709 CNS-3477650# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on LOS ANGELES SENTINEL name should not be granted. SUMMONS jurisdictional area. SOUTH CLYMAR AVE, Business Name Statement 04/30/2021. COMPTON, CA 90220; State Any person objecting to the (CITACION JUDICIAL) 9. Plaintiff is required to must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with name changes described comply with a claims statute, of Incorporation: CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section CASE NUMBER (Número del This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT above must file a written Caso): and has complied with The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name objection that includes the applicable claims statues. an Individual File No. 2021100232 does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires 19STCV01487 The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is reasons for the objection at NOTICE TO DEFENDANT 10. The following causes of the use in this state of a at the end of five years from least two court days before action are attached and the business on N/A. (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): I declare that all information YELKNIRB ZEPHYR, 9903 the matter is scheduled to Nicolas Chilel Monson; Cleli statements above apply to in violation of the rights of in the office of the County be heard and must appear each: Motor Vehicle, General in this statement is true and SANTA MONICA BLVD. #887, another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided Perez; and Does 1 to 10, correct. (A registrant who BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 at the hearing to show cause inclusive Negligence. or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section why the petition should not be 11. Plaintiff has suffered declares as true any material County of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires YOU ARE BEING SUED matter pursuant to Section Mailing Address: 9903 granted. If no written objection BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ wage loss, loss of use of Professions Code). 40 days after any change is timely filed, the court may property, hospital and medical 17913 of the Business and SANTA MONICA BLVD. #887, Renewal Filing in the facts set forth in the DEMANDANDO EL Professions code that the BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 grant the petition without a DEMANDANTE): Veny expenses, general damage, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17/21 statement pursuant to Section hearing. property damage, loss of registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): CNS-3476152# 17913 other than a change Senewe Okasinski BARRY DUANE BRINKLEY, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Notice of Hearing: NOTICE! earning capacity. is guilty of a misdemeanor in the residence address of You have been punishable by a fine not to 9903 SANTA MONICA BLVD. C-5A-6 LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 9, 20212014 Celebration of Life

By Cookie LommeL reputation for Mexico State University on mother became very ill, he being a very a football scholarship. was concerned that he was Sirens Screeched, lights mild man- He initially had some so far away, so he applied to were flashing as the proces- nered, always aspirations to play football the Los Angeles Probation sion of vehicles approached positive guy. professionally, certainly Department, he had the ex- the Christ Second Baptist While grow- since his high school had perience and the education Church of Long Beach ing up he was sent more players to the that Los Angeles County escorting the Hearst car- always cared NFL than any other high Probation Department was rying the casket, to the so much school in the country, he looking for and they quick- church, which was packed about the kids was a linebacker on the ly snap him up. Michael has with friends, family and he grew up New Mexico team, so he been with the Los Angeles co-workers waiting to cel- around, if a strongly considered it. County Probation Depart- ebrate the Life of Detention kid started to However, by the time he ment for fourteen years. Service Officer Michael bers thanked The Probation “doing his job”, doing his “bully” another kid he was graduated from the Uni- He was a dedicated Guard- Edward Wall. The Board of Officers Union, AFSCME job to protect the youth un- always the one to stand up versity, he decided to join ian of Justice, who will be Supervisors Chair, Hilda L. 685 for working so diligent- der his supervision, doing for the kid being attacked, The Mesilla Hospital in Las greatly missed by family Solis had ordered that flags ly to make this ceremony his job to keep them from letting the others know, “we Cruces, where he worked and friends that loved him at all County buildings be so special, particularly they harm, doing the job that so are not having this happen- with patients working on dearly. lowered to half-staff until gave special appreciation many of us dedicate our- ing here today”. He was their mental health. Next, This biography of the the end of the day of his to Deputy Probation Offi- selves to do, every single also an adamant sports fan, he joined a non-profit or- life of Detention Service scheduled funeral. Proba- cer Dwight Thompson and day. As we say goodbye to so naturally he would attend ganization called Families Officer Michael Wall was tion Departments from Deputy Probation Officer Michael today, let us keep Long Beach Polytechnic, and Youth Inc., a residential read into the Board Meeting throughout California came Mike Davis to whom they his memory close and let the school Sports Illustrated treatment center where he record, by Supervisor Jan- to Los Angeles; The Honor expressed that their grati- his dedication be a remind- magazine called the “Sports worked with teens and their ice Hahn on May 18, 2021. Guard from Sacramento tude was beyond measure, er of what it means to be the School of the Century,” he families. Michael’s friends He was a 14 year veteran of and San Bernardino, Bag- and stated that Michael’s best of us.” enjoyed basketball, but he talked about how his quiet, The Los Angeles County pipers from The Orange friends and colleagues at Biography--Michael loved football and played nonjudgmental approach to Probation Department, and County Sheriffs Asso- Central Juvenile Hall, were was 49 years old, when he for the Polytechnic football life made him so pleasant the Board meeting was ad- ciation, The Los Angeles all a part of their family. So suddenly went into cardiac team. Michael graduated to be with. He loved being journed in recognition of County Fire Department many people told stories arrest, as he was running from Long Beach Polytech- with his family, he had got- his passing. and Los Angeles County people he grew up with, behind one of his young nic High School in 1989. ten married, and he had a Probation Department, people he went to college charges at The Central Ju- He then attended New daughter. Then, Michael’s Officers from, Riverside, with, coaches, ministers venile Hall facility, where Kern County and Ventura and The Probation Offi- he worked. Michael is County participated to be cers Union AFSCME Local survived by his daughter certain that their Brother 685 President, Hans Liang Aubrey Wall, (15) and his Officer, Michael Edward stated, “We all know that three sisters Jewel Smyth, Jimmie Lee Ganter Sr father, an avid sports fan Wall would leave this life Michael died on the Job. Dionne Wall and Angelique passed in peace Wednesday, and automotive enthusiast. with dignity. But the important thing to Smyth and his brother Syl- May 26, 2021, at the age of He was a loyal man to fam- The Wall family mem- remember is that he died vester Wall Jr. He had a 77. ily, friends and loved ones. Jimmie was born on He was a pillar of the com- July 25, 1943 in Bastrop, munity. Louisiana to Henry and Jo- Jimmie leaves to cherish eann Ganter. He was a twin his memory his sons: Jim- and one of three children. my Ganter Jr and Antrone It’s Gonna Be Quick! It’s Gonna Be Sure! His parents relocated Ganter, his grandchildren: It’s Gonna Be Final! to California when Jimmie Brittany Ganter and Jordan Revelation 18:8 was a young child. He was Ganter, and a host of rela- only replenishment ship, languages. (Genesis 11:1-9) www.todaysfreshstart.org; raised in the city of Comp- tives and friends. Jimmie created new challenges for Brothers, sisters friends and [Ask Dr. Jeanette® & Ask ton, achieving his Diploma will be deeply missed by the under-resourced Iranian everyone, it’s time to pay Dr. Jeanette Parker® (reg- of Graduation from Centen- and Antrone Lamont Gan- friends, family and all who Navy. The fleet oiler was attention. Every day lets istered trademarks) www. nial Senior High School in ter. knew him. an essential unit in Iranian us know that troublesome askdrjeanetteparker.com 1961. Jimmie succeeded as A private funeral service ambitions to operate be- events are happening and Askdrjeanette.successon- Jimmie later married a skilled laborer begin- will be held June 15th at yond the Middle East. (So, forthcoming without warn- [email protected] Erma Jean Bell in Los An- ning his career at General Robert L. Adams Mortuary. they were stopped. There ing! Thanks for reading! “Inquiring Minds Want geles, California on April Motors in May 1963. He Repast is open to friends are limits. God stopped Jeanette Grattan Parker, to Know.”© All rights 13, 1964. On July 14, 1964 ranked multiple positions and family June 15th at the peoples from building Founder-Superintendent reserved:references:The and October 6, 1971 respec- and retired as a tenured Su- 2:00pm, Location: 170 W a tower to the heavens and Today’s Fresh Start Char- Holy Bible tively, he welcomed his two pervisor in July 2006. Barclay St, Long Beach, separated the peoples by ter School 323-293-9826 sons Jimmy Lee Ganter Jr Jimmie was a devoted CA.

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Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) for SOQ’s not submitted in a THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 www.lasentinel.net D-1 Aries Spears — An OG in Comedy Now Hosting a Podcast — SPEARS & STEINBERG — 256 in the Can and Counting BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL North Brunswick Township team behind Fox’s sketch Snoop Dogg, Robert De Alan Keyes, Chaka Khan, Episode 260: Rest in Contributing Writer High School ( in North comedy series “MADtv,” Niro, Al Pacino, Sylvester Don King, Queen Latifah, Peace to The Legend [Paul Brunswick Township), and Spears was added to the Stallone, Denzel Washing- Gerald Levert, and Mother Mooney] — The host dis- It’s hard to embrace that when he was 17. No matter, Love, to name few. cuss the passing of comedy little Aries Spears has been Aries knew that comedy When Aries finally left legend, Paul Mooney. in the comedy game so was his life and he started “MADtv” he had created May 12, 2021 long, that in 2021 —post- performing his own comedy several memorable charac- Episode 256: “I Hate COVID-19—he’s now an routine around his home- ters including This,” — The hosts discuss official O.G. of comedy. town, remembering that Belma Buttons (co-host Snowfall, Godfather of Born in 1975, the New York his first impressions were at of fictional BET show Harlem, and colon cleans- native has been perfecting the Uptown Comedy Club, "Reality Check"), Dollar ing. his comedic persona since in Harlem, doing impres- Bill Montgomery (a host of April 29, 2021 he was 14-years-old, is sions of James Brown and an urban parody of Politi- Episode 253: E-Mails described by Hollywood Jack Nicholson. cally Incorrect called "Real w/ Kyla — The hosts insiders as witty, charismat- The alchemy of the cre- **********ing Talk with answer emails with assis- ic, and ferociously aggres- ative process requires a con- Dollar Bill Montgomery"), tance from Kyla Lacey. sive in his comedy style. No stant push and pull. To that James Brown Jr. (co-host of April 21, 2021 doubt, a nod to his astrolog- end, he never gave up. Cabana Chat), and contro- Episode 250: RIP DMX ical sign which, like his Aries’s first television Social Media name, is Aries (April 3) a appearance was on Russell show eventually appearing Instagram: @Spears- zodiac symbol associated “Simmons's Def Comedy in 198 episodes, making BergPod with the Greek god of Jam,” followed by “Its him the second longest- Twitter: @SpearsBerg- courage and war. Showtime at the Apollo” serving cast member on the Pod It’s a good quality to have—courage because there is nothing easy about creating a space for yourself in Hollywood when you are African-American. Looking back, it’s easy to see that Aries would find success in the arts. His mother, Doris Spears, is a jazz singer, and the prover- ton, Arnold Schwarzeneg- versial rapper Emcee Esher. bial apple never falls too far ger, Eddie Murphy, the late Now Aries has stepped from the tree. After the fam- Paul Mooney, 50 Cent, into the podcast universe ily relocated to New Jersey Wayne Brady, Bobby with fellow comedian Andy Facebook: SpearsBerg- when the young comic was Brown, James Brown Steinberg with “SPEARS & Pod just 11-years-old he made (sportscaster), the late Kobe STEINBERG”— Patreon: SpearsBergPod his classmates crack up at Bryant, Ray Charles, Sean http://bitly.ws/dXTe — Youtube: SpearsBerg- Arthur M. Judd Elementary (1987). He moved to Los show behind Michael "Diddy" Combs, Bill where these two funny men Pod School where he attended. Angeles in 1992, and land- McDonald. In 2011, he Cosby, the late Sammy discuss current events, com- Support this podcast: Bold and determined, Aries ed a recurring role on “A released a special called Davis Jr., Oscar De La edy, and life on the road. https://anchor.fm/spears- became a comedian at 14, Different World” (1993). “Aries Spears: Hollywood, Hoya, Missy Elliott, Kevin There are 265 episodes and-steinberg/support performing stand-up come- Years of practicing his Look I'm Smiling,” and he Eubanks, Louis Farrakhan, of “SPEARS & STEIN- https://podcasts.apple.c dy in various comedy clubs craft at comedy clubs is also a two-time co-host Jamie Foxx, the late Redd BERG” at the time of filing. om/us/podcast/spears-and- in New York City. throughout the US and in for the AVN Awards (2018). Foxx, Stedman Graham, Here are my selections of s t e i n b e r g - Remember his name- Los Angeles, in legendary One of his gifts is his ability Bryant Gumbel, Evander the best of the podcast podcast/id1275960010 sake is the God of War — spots like the Comedy to do spot-on celebrity Holyfield, Allen Iverson, (http://bitly.ws/dXTe). http://www.facebook.co Aries — and he was Store, The Improv, and The impressions including rap- Jesse Jackson, Kanye West, June 3, 2021 m/AriesSpears expelled for fighting during Laugh Factory caught the pers Jay-Z, Kanye West, LL Magic Johnson, Michael Episode 263: Gay Rock http://www.ariesspears.com his sophomore year in attention of the creative Cool J, the late DMX, Jordan, Juvenile, R. Kelly, May 26, 2021 @AriesSpearsOfficial FILM REVIEW: ‘City of Ali’

way this varied group thing innovative or extraor- social injustice and today’s sons in this inspiring docu- worked collectively in dinary about the way this Black Lives Matter move- mentary. One of the most Louisville—on a world doc was shot or assembled. ment is oddly clunky when touching is the relationship stage—is inspirational. The format is fairly routine. it should have been a 12-year-old Ali had with an Also, details of Ali’s Sometimes the lighting is smooth transition. But basi- older White policeman. His storied life are amassed in glaringly bright on inter- cally, the filmmakers get new red Schwinn bike had photos and clips of the viewees’ faces. A segue the job done. been stolen and Ali, then champ sharing personal between Ali’s fight against There are many life les- {See ‘CITY OF ALI’ on D-2} stories, ruling over press There are many life lessons in this inspiring documentary. conferences, interacting with famous folks and BY DWIGHT BROWN recounted. During the days everyday people. All of NNPA Newswire Film Critic around Friday June 10, that, is augmented by inter- 2016, 100,000 people gath- views with the patriarch’s Can we ever get enough ered in Ali’s hometown of family (wife Lonnnie, son of Muhammad Ali? No! Louisville, KY to honor Assad, daughter Rasheda) And so, another documen- him while one billion peo- and admirers (Evander tary about him is automati- ple worldwide watched the Holyfield, Pres. Bill Clin- cally good news on some observances on live TV. ton, Dick Cavett) who sub- level. Particularly during Through conversations stantiate that this interna- these troubled times when and recollections, the tional hero was more than worthy of a king’s farewell. The film’s most poignant moments are Ali telling stories about the indignities he encountered as a Black man and the challenges he faced for his convictions. An incident in a racist restaurant turned into a favorite anecdote: Wait staff: “We don’t serve Negroes!” Ali: “I don’t eat them. So, serve me some food.” His position on the stirring up memories of preparations and behind- war in Vietnam, which cost “The Greatest” can connect the-scenes maneuvering him his title and boxing us back to the best in are revealed. Family, licenses and caused him to humanity. friends, the police, politi- serve jail time, was First-time director Gra- cians, clergy and even a summed up succinctly: ham Shelby and producer thoughtful florist who had “You want me to go some- Jonathan McHugh largely strewn rose pedals on the where and fight, and you focus their efforts on the road to Ali’s grave were won’t even stand up for me last chapter of the boxing united in their sole purpose at home,” Ali raged to a legend’s life, as his death, of showing the champ love room full of reporters. memorial service and and reverence. Their per- From a technical stand- weeklong celebration are sonal experiences and the point there really isn’t any- D-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 Chido Nwokocha —a Nigerian on the Move in Tyler Perry’s ‘Sistas’ on BET — Has the “IT” Factor BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL flourished under their sup- moved south to Los Angeles TINEL: How have you thought it was an audition happen in the end. Contributing Writer portive eye. where a succession of roles been finding life profession- here in LA and they were LAS: I will not lie. Education was valued in soon followed. Determined, ally as an actor in the pan- like: “No, we’re going fly There is something about There is something demic? you out.” I just started this you, Chido Nwokocha. about Chido Nwokocha — CHIDONWOKO- new job… that little process Whose careers’ do you it’s that “it” factor, the unex- CHA: I’ve been very fortu- as an actor of chasing your admire? plainable quality that nate. It’s true, we were dreams. Trying to support CN: To be honest, there attracts people, like bees to pushed back. But we were yourself at the same time so are figures that I’ve flowers. If you’ve seen him the first production, in Hol- you can stay out here to watched. You see Will in action on Tyler Perry’s lywood, to go back. Tyler chase that dream if that Smith, Denzel [Washing- dramedy series, “Sistas,” — Perry created a COVID-19 makes sense. ton], Idris [Elba]. It was as the smooth-operating, bubble. LAS: I love stories like always… I watched them charismatic CEO of a For- LAS: Mr. Tyler Perry, this. It’s always really about and I was like: “That’s what tune 500 company then you the genius, created a bub- something, much bigger. I want to do.” I’ve just taken will understand exactly ble? I'm laughing. CN: You just take that bits and pieces from a lot of what I mean. CN: (laughing) It’s dif- leap of faith. I flew out to people. It was a desire burn- “Sistas” follows a group ing from within to get out, of single African American perform and tell stories. females as they navigate LAS: Of the younger their complicated love life, actors, whom do you careers, and friendships admire? through the ups-n-downs of CN: Gotcha. I enjoy fol- living in the age of social Tyler Perry’s “Sistas” star lowing guys around my media and unrealistic rela- Chido Nwokocha demographic – John Boye- tionship goals. ga, the late great Chadwick

Let’s begin at the begin- PHOTOGRAPHED BY SHANNON WILLIAMS IN HOLLYWOOD Boseman, Michael B. Jor- ning. Nwokocha was born dan, Mahershala Ali – and raised in Sacramento to his household and after he started booking, appear- watching them do their Nigerian immigrant parents, graduating with a degree in ing an arc on Steven work is incredible. They’re and like his siblings, he Health Administration from Bochco’s acclaimed “Mur- PHOTO COURTESY OF BET around my demographic, excelled at athletics and Ohio University, Nwokocha der in the First,” as well as Nwokocha stars as Gary on Tyler Perry’s “Sistas” opposite you’re just watching those guested on such series as on-screen wife, Jasmine, actress Crystal-Lee Naomi guys and you’re like: ‘Okay, “The Resident,” “Hawaii I got work to do. It’s possi- Five-0,” “Scorpion,” ferent. Again, a lot of the Atlanta, tested for the role, ble and I can do it.’ “Shooter,” “The Night protocols for safety are in lost that bartending job… LAS: Now that the Shift,” and “The Rookie.” place. Safety is key. You that following week, I get a world is getting back to Film credits include have to be safe in quaran- call saying I got the role. I “normal” — for lack of a “Destroyer” with Nicole tine, be cautious of what was so excited – calling my better word, what’s on your Kidman, and the anticipated areas you’re going around. people, friends, and family. agenda? and long-awaited “Top Trying not to be in public That was an interesting CN: Working. Keeping Gun: Maverick” with Mav- spaces too much. week and a half, for sure. myself busy, taking care of erick himself, Tom Cruise LAS: How did you get LAS: I would describe myself physically, working (November 19). the lead role? “Sistas” as a dramedy. Is on my mental. Just trusting In his spare time, Chido CN: It was a crazy comedy your jam? that everything is going to parlays his natural athleti- process. I went out for one CN: Our show has some work out for the better, in cism into a consistent work- of his other shows and it comedic elements to it. I the long run. out regimen that helps didn’t work out. I remem- enjoy dramas. I enjoy IG: yea_imchido maintain his ripped ber just coming home, and more… I gravitate more to Twitter: yea_imchido physique. some time passed. I started drama. All the shows I gen- FB: Chido Nwokocha Here is what Chido this new job – a bartending erally watch, there are a few #SistasonBET Nwokocha had to share job. The very day I started, comedies in there to sprin- @sistasonbet about working after the I get a call from my manag- kle in, I gravitate to drama, #BET #TYLERPERRY Chido Nwokocha sheds his suited up “Sistas” business COVID-19 lock-down, and er that they wanted to see mystery, things that have to #BlackExcellence attire for a more casual look while being photographed by more. me for the show [Sistas]. I make me follow along to This interview has been Shannon Williams in Hollywood LOS ANGELES SEN- was like: “Okay, cool.” I find out what’s going to edited for length and clarity. IN MEMORIAM: Iconic Actor Clarence Williams III Dead at 81

BY STACY M. BROWN "RIP Clarence Williams where he earned a Tony Snipes-led, “Sugar Hill.” years later in “Ain’t Misbe- NNPA Newswire Senior III. He was AMAZING IN nomination for his acting in In 1998, Williams por- havin,’” and Eva Taylor, a National Correspondent EVERYTHING! Please the three-person drama, trayed jazz legend Jelly singer and actress. watch him in Sugar Hill, “Slow Dance.” Roll Morton on the big Williams became Actor Clarence Half Baked, and Purple Comedian Bill Cosby screen, and he also worked exposed to acting as a Williams III, who starred Rain!" tweeted actor Reg- recommended Williams to in hits like “Reindeer teenager when he stumbled as Lincoln Hayes on the gie Watkins Jr. producer big-wig Aaron Games” and “Against the upon a rehearsal for “Dark countercultural ABC “RIP Clarence Spelling, who immediately drama, “The Mod Squad” Williams…” tweeted the took to the actor. and as superstar Prince’s Prince Museum with a Williams returned to father in “Purple Rain,” has photo of the actor appear- Broadway in 1979’s “Night died. He was 81. ing in the film “Purple and Day.” Williams’ management Rain.” His co-starring role as team said the celebrated Williams career started Linc on “The Mod Squad” actor died of colon cancer. on the Broadway stage in the 1970s, catapulted AP PHOTO Williams into the main- Clarence Williams III stream. However, some of his Prince’s father in the 1984 best work came on the big hit, “Purple Rain,” and nine screen, particularly as years later, in the Wesley Main cast photo from the television program “The Mod Squad” when the series premiered in 1968. Pictured are Peggy Lipton (Julie Barnes), Michael Cole (Pete Cochran) and Clarence Williams III (Lincoln Hayes)

Wall.” of the Moon” at the Harlem He was a favorite of YMCA — Cicely Tyson comedian Dave Chappelle was starring in it — and the who worked with him on director gave him a couple several features. of lines in the play. According to the Holly- His work included “The wood Reporter, Williams Cool World” (1963), “Deep was born on Aug. 21, 1939. Cover” (1992), “Hoodlum” The son of professional (1997), “Imposter” (2001), musician Clay Williams, he and “The Butler” (2013). was raised by his grandpar- Williams also appeared ents, composer-pianist on television’s “Hill Street Clarence Williams, a fre- Blues,” “Miami Vice,” Photo of Clarence Williams III as Linc Hayes and his wife quent collaborator of blues “Law & Order,” “Every- at the time, actress Gloria Foster, who had a guest star legend Bessie Smith, body Hates Chris,” and role as a blind friend of Linc's. whose songs were used “Empire.”

{Contiued ‘CITY OF ALI’ from D-1} Cassius Clay, told the fated meeting gave a brash bringing people together been thoroughly document- investigating officer that kid a vocation that would and sharing his generous ed by this soul-lifting film. he was going to find the win him an Olympic gold spirit wherever he went. As has Ali’s sense of duty thief and whoop his ass. medal, make him a three- One friend warned another to humanity. As the champ The cop, Joe E. Martin, time world heavyweight about paying the champ: put it: “Service is the rent asked Ali if he knew how champion and help him Friend: “Don’t let you pay here for your place to fight. Ali responded that garner legions of fans. Muhammad Ali get paid in heaven.” he didn’t’ but he’d whoop In this age of police with cash.” Another Trailer: the thief’s ass anyway. malfeasance and defund- friend: “Why?” Friend: https://www.youtube.com/ Martin, also a boxing ing the police movements, “Because he will give it watch?v=zQx704BJx2k coach, invited Ali to train hearing a story like this all away before he gets Visit NNPA News Wire at Louisville’s Columbia sends a ray of hope. That’s home.” Film Critic Dwight Brown Gym, the city’s only inte- what the boxer was noted Louisville’s adulation at DwightBrownInk.com grated gymnasium. Their for, bridging divides, for their native son has and BlackPressUSA.com. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 www.lasentinel.net E-1 So Cal Legends: Noelle Quinn BY AMANDA SCURLOCK since youth basketball titles. She earned five gave her three Pac-10 first Sports Writer leagues for girls were rare Southern Section Player of team honors. at the time, she played in the Year honors, four for In 2006, Quinn helped Noelle Quinn went leagues against boys. Her basketball and one for vol- the Bruins win the Pac-10 from being a fan of the schoolteacher mother leyball. Quinn also earned tournament title; she also WNBA to making history became a season ticket three All-League MVP, four helped UCLA reach the in the league. Quinn was holder for the Los Angeles All-League first team, and NCAA tournament in 2004 recently named the head Sparks. Quinn attended four All-CIF first team hon- and 2006. In the 107 games coach of the Seattle Storm, Sparks games, watching the ors. National recognition Quinn played for the Bru- making her the first African likes of Lisa Leslie and soon followed as Quinn ins, she was a starter for American female coach of Tameka Dixon. became a three-time 106 of them. Quinn is sev- the franchise. During her “It’s one thing to have McDonalds All-American. enth place in UCLA history introductory press confer- goals, but it’s one thing to Quinn became the first in scoring with 1,829 ence, she named off several see someone who looks like Bishop Montgomery player points. Black Women who worked you are doing what you to have their number Quinn graduated from TWITTER PHOTO in the WNBA, including aspire to do,” Quinn said. retired. In 2003, she took UCLA with a B.A. in Soci- 2019 marked the first season Quinn was an assistant coach for the Storm. Cheryl Miller, Penny Toler, She rose into promi- her talents to UCLA and ology. During her career, and Dallas Wings head nence during her time at ultimately became one of she made 17.1 points, 7.4 Storm, and Phoenix Mercu- Quinn played for the coach Vickie Johnson. Bishop Montgomery High the best ‘all-around’ players rebounds and 4.2 assists per ry. Seattle Storm when they “They crawled so I School. As a freshman, in program history. game while shooting at In 2016, Quinn partici- won the WNBA champi- could walk, I sit on those Quinn scored 31 points in a During the 2003-2004 43.2 percent from the field. pated in the WNBA’s onship in 2018 and retired shoulders,” Quinn said. game. Quinn then scored season, she was Pac-10 In 2007, Quinn was the internship program which shortly after. She then “I’m not a woman, I’m a over 20 points for six con- Freshman of the Year and fourth overall pick in the led her to become co-head joined the Storm’s coaching Black woman … I sit with secutive games, which is a ultimately became the first WNBA Draft; she was coach of the Bishop Mont- staff in 2019 and helped the that every day and some- school record. basketball player in UCLA acquired by the Minnesota gomery girls’ basketball team win another champi- times it could be a negative, Quinn helped the Lady history to score 1,700 Lynx. During her 12-year team. During her first year onship in 2020. a double negative for me.” Knights basketball team points, 700 rebounds and career, she played for the as coach, the Lady Knights Last year, Quinn was Quinn started playing win four Southern Section 400 assists in her career. Lynx, L.A. Sparks, Wash- won the Southern Section inducted into UCLA’s Hall basketball at a young age, titles as well as four State Her efforts on the court ington Mystics, Seattle championship. of Fame. Kenny Young Teaches Youth How to Tackle Finances BY AMANDA SCURLOCK the Tackle Finances pro- many. Young noted that Sports Writer gram. During the first this is a “pivotal” time to meeting, they held a Q&A learn about money man- Rams linebacker Kenny session for the students. agement. With the knowl- Young is helping youth What Young liked about edge they will gain from understand their personal the Q&A session was how “Tackle Finances,” the par- finances. His foundation, the Tackle Young foundation, has partnered with UNIFY Financial Credit Union (UNIFY) to create a 12-week financial literacy program called “Tackle Finances.” The program is for students from Los Angeles Room & Board (LARNB), specifically for students who struggle with housing COURTESY OF THE L.A. RAMS insecurities at “The Oppor- Tackle Finances is a 12-week financial literacy program. tunity House.” LARNB Young visited the students during their inaugural meeting. helps community college students by providing it focused on spending psy- ticipants will be able to affordable housing and chology and “what really plan out what they will resources for them to earn goes into the freeing of save money on. their associate’s, bachelor’s stress with money.” “With L.A. Room and COURTESY OF THE L.A. RAMS degree or certificate. “Planning for marriages Board, it’s cool because Rams linebacker Kenny Young (center) poses with UNIFY AVP of membership and busi- “The kids will be learn- and planning for parties you’re not talking to adults ness development Amy Simmons (left), Los Angeles Room & Board Founder Sam Prater ing really about the struc- and spontaneous trips with who are in the real world,” (right) and the students of the Tackle Finances program. ture of finances, from psy- your friends, all those he said. “You’re talking to “You have to learn your Young Foundation aspires innovation, partnerships, chology to saving to credit things you can afford,” he kids who are getting a relationship with money,” to close the financial litera- and member Natasha score, to applying for a said. “It’s all about living degree that are in a position Young said. “Just like a cy gap. The students who Ranchigoda. loan for the future,” Young the life and the structure to to learn about finances, marriage, just like a rela- participate in “Tackle Along with financial said. “I know my biggest where you have the lever- juniors and seniors of col- tionship with somebody or Finances” will also be literacy, the Tackle Young thing was how comfortable age to map out that being a lege who are about to go any adult … don’t be in a given bank accounts. Foundation focuses on pro- they were gonna be with part of your blueprint going into the real world.” relationship where you “It’s an exciting oppor- viding resources to youth the material.” forward.” Being financially liter- don’t know the other side tunity to be working that center around emotion- Students also learn Being in the COVID-19 ate is a quintessential skill, of the person.” together with people that al intelligence and charac- about student loans and quarantine helped Young according to Young. He In Los Angeles County, are so passionate in helping ter development. For more creating leverage. Young create the event; the woes noted that knowing your one out of five community and giving back to the information, visit spent time with the youth of 2020 also brought on personal finances is like college students experience community,” said UNIFY www.tackleyoung.founda- during their first week of financial hardships to knowing your loved ones. homelessness. The Tackle vice president of marketing tion. Anthony Davis Has Hopes Set on Next Season BY AMANDA SCURLOCK This break will allow and I feel good, I’ll play at physically get back where I Sports Writer Davis to engage in his typi- that weight.” been and where I need to cal offseason regiment. His After their champi- be,” Davis said. “And basi- With the Los Angeles first step is to take a month onship run in 2020, Davis cally, just taking a break and Lakers out of the Playoffs, to allow his body to heal. only had two months to pre- getting back where I need to the team has five months to “Then I’m going six pare for the 2020-2021 sea- be mentally to prepare next rest and prepare for next weeks straight weight train- son. Davis noted how this season … I’m excited for the season if the season starts ing every day,” Davis said. season and last season has break, but I’m also excited to when it usually does in late “And then you get to the been a rollercoaster. get ready for next season.” October. This time is a road basketball part maybe a “Last year, it started with The Lakers had a 21-6 to recovery for several play- month [or] month and a half China, going up and down overall record when Davis ers, including Lakers star before training camp.” from there,” Davis said. was sidelined with a calf Anthony Davis. Davis started this season “Then this season, with the strain in February. In the 36 He reaggravated his at 253lbs; when working whole COVID thing, was games he played, Davis groin injury during their out, he tries to stay under something totally new for scored 21.8 points, 7.9 final playoffs game against 255lbs. One season when he us. [players] getting COVID rebounds, and 3.1 assists per the Phoenix Suns last week. was with the New Orleans and a lot of guys injured, in game this season and shot The injury usually takes 10- Pelicans, he started at 235lbs and out of the lineup.” 49.1 percent in field goals. 14 days to heal. and bulked up to 250lbs. He Through all that tran- A recent study showed “I was already hurting mainly does weight training spired, Davis is happy to the average number of play- coming into the game and to maintain his strength. have a mental and physical ers sidelined due to injuries when I jumped to block “I want to get bigger, but break. He mentioned how not related to COVID this [Devin Booker’s] shot, I I felt heavy when I played. none of the Lakers squad season is 5.1, the highest kind of just reaggravated it,” So, I dropped down to really had much of a break amount in NBA history. The FACEBOOK PHOTO Davis said. “I kind of felt 242lbs,” Davis said. “I train this season. All-Star players of this year Lakers forward Anthony Davis scored 34 points and 10 rebounds against the Phoenix Suns in game three of their that same pain when I did it and then once I get on the “To physically take a missed 370 out of 1,944 playoffs series. in game four.” floor, if I feel comfortable break and get a chance to possible games. E-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 WWW.IMWLAW.COM

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