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The Robey Theatre Company’s Taste of Soul 2020 canceled Danny Glover and Ben Guillory (See page A-3) Lead the Way with Their ‘Let’s Talk’Virtual Series (See page B-3) VOL. LXXXVI NO. 28, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years, The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself.” THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013 BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT Staff Writer Brad Pye, Jr., a trail- blazing sports writer and broadcaster, passed away at his home in Los Angeles on July 5. Pye, who was recognized throughout the nation for his pioneering efforts on behalf of Afri- can American athletes, suf- fered from various health issues that contributed to his death at the age of 89. Pye attained many “firsts” during his long career. His achievements include being the first rec- ognized African American sportswriter in Southern California, the first Black administrator for the NFL Commissioner and the first African American public relations and scout for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers. Also, he served nearly 30 years as the sports editor for the Los Angeles Senti- nel. In this capacity, the newspaper won top awards from the National Newspa- per Publishers Association COURTESY PHOTO {See PYE A-11} Brad Pye Jr., was a pioneering sports writer who paved the way for Black journalists and athletes. BY BERTRAM KELLER BY MELINA ABDULLAH Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Monday July 6, Cali- “We are the diviners fornia State Senator Holly of change!” proclaims Mitchell met with Dr. Janaya “Future” Khan. Elaine Batchlor, CEO of Three thousand people Martin Luther King, Jr. … significantly young Community Hospital. and Black … fill the mas- Senator Mitchell and Dr. sive concrete steps at Los Batchlor shared a brief Angeles City Hall, pour- discussion about the im- ing out onto the sidewalk, portance of protecting the into the street, extending hospital’s budget. the length of the block Over the past two and into Grand Park. COURTESY PHOTO weeks, Los Angeles Coun- COURTESY PHOTO The hotter-than-July sun Melina Abdullah, BLMLA has been protesting in front ty has recorded 31,610 new (L-R) State Senator Holly Mitchell and Dr. Elaine Batch- shines on the faces of of the District Attorney’s office every week for nearly cases of COVID-19; in that lor, CEO of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. Youth Vanguard members three years. time, there have been 366 who just finished speaking related deaths. Currently, treatment programs, and ex- programs that are attempt- about their recent victory struggle since the late 1960s. Teachers Los Angeles and MLKCH is hospitalizing panded clinics with specialist ing to reduce the burden in LAUSD – ousting po- You can feel the adulation BLMLA member, Cec- 50 patients who have tested care. of chronic illness in South lice from school campuses and pride exuding from ac- ily Myart-Cruz, stands positive for COVID-19. Dr. Elaine Batchlor L.A., which is why we’re and cutting their budget by tor and activist, Kendrick among teacher-friends, Since the hospital’s claimed the facility “has one seeing the disproportionate 35%. Sampson, who just intro- students, and organizers grand opening in 2015, of the busiest emergency de- impact of COVID-19.” To their left is veteran duced Future as one of his from Students Deserve. MLKCH has staffed sev- partments in the county. We Many have accepted organizer and “Baba” of all-time favorite speakers She had just given her first eral first-rate doctors, de- have award-winning mater- MLKCH as a healthcare the movement, Akili, who and comrades. Newly in- speech as UTLA Presi- veloped state-of-the-art nal health programs. We have {See MITCHELL A-10} has been engaged in the ducted President of United {See BLM A-10} BETTI HALSELL nies publicly shared their Contributing Writer goals for future change. The needs of the commu- Coronavirus has infected nity are surrounded by the more than the human body; urgency for immediate the economic system has action, Bank of America seen some of its darkest physically showed up for days. The unemployment the cause. rate has reached overwhelm- The leading financial ing numbers, multiple small institution is looking to businesses are struggling to contribute one billion dol- keep afloat, and the trenches lars to local communities within housing resources across the country over a continue to grow. Addition- span of 4-years. A large ally, racial inequity has come amount was confirmed to to an inevitable awakening be funneled to Los Ange- amid a global pandemic. les; this commitment was Continual protests denounce made to address the eco- the inequality that lives with- nomic spiral across the in the Black American com- nation. They will invest www.lasentinel.net munity and many compa- Raul Anaya and Anthony Turner B OF A PHOTO {See B of A A-8} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 Yasiel Puig’s Wild Horse Children’s Foundation partners with the Mayor of Compton, Aja Brown to feed over 300 families in Community Food Distribution BY KHARI JONES JR. impressed with the city of Contributing Writer Compton. It’s full of heart.” Many businesses and volun- MLB player Yasiel teers came out to support the Puig’s Wild Horse Chil- mission of the Wildhorse dren’s Foundation partnered Children’s Foundation when with the Mayor of Compton, called. Aja Brown to host the One of the volunteers Compton Food Distribution who wishes to remain at Gonzales Park. Families anonymous shared their in the community needed thoughts with the Los Ange- resources in these trying les Sentinel on the food dis- times. Puig, and Mayor tribution. They want to do KHARI JONES, JR./L.A. SENTINEL Brown did an outstanding KHARI JONES, JR./L.A. SENTINEL more than just hand out Over 300 families in the Compton community were served Yasiel Puig’s Wild Horse Children’s Foundation gave away with food to support their needs. food. Volunteers mentioned job of calling out businesses 50 pounds of food and essential items. to ban together and help the community should have In an interview with the nesses, and keep their people with goods. 50 pounds of food, hand race. “This pandemic is hit- access to opportunities that Los Angeles Sentinel, Kia resources in the community. Due to COVID-19 safe- sanitizers, masks, gloves, ting everybody. It doesn’t will place them in positions said, “We are so lucky to be Similar to Black Wall Street ty precautions, Puig wasn't and PPE for the families of know poor from rich, or old in Tulsa, Oklahoma before able to attend the event, but Compton. Cars were from young. It is really the community was burned in a recent Instagram post, wrapped around the Gonza- important to Yasiel Puig to down by White suprema- Puig said, “Times are hard les Park parking lot waiting make sure that the children cists in 1921. are taken care of, and have Kia says, “With every- what they need during this thing that’s happening in time,” says Carnet. “That’s the Black community it his main focus, it’s always seems like that’s where we been the mission of his need to focus in order to foundation and that’s what build an entire nation. Our they are doing today,” she program director is very continues. passionate about helping The community appreci- the Black community. We want to help provide better ated all their essential items KHARI JONES, JR./L.A. SENTINEL and food. Executive Direc- Over 300 families in the Compton community were served opportunities for the future tor Carnet was serving, with food to support their needs. generations.” KHARI JONES, JR./L.A. SENTINEL while having a great time With the help from Truck loads of food were donated to help Compton resi- connecting with the people. where they are able take able to collaborate with the Compton city officials, vol- dents. She says, “The city of care of themselves, and Wild Horse Foundation, unteers and local businesses and our communities need to be served their essential Compton is amazing. We don't need to rely on com- and of course, Lisette. It’s the Wild Horse Children’s us now more than ever. This items. called them out, we said munity food distributions. been such an amazing Foundation was able to feed is when we need to show up Lisette Carnet, the exec- we’re going to need some Black Routes Founder opportunity to help so over 300 families with love for each other. No matter utive director of the Wild businesses to come out. We Jared Chapman and co- many people. We’re hoping and great music from the what our circumstances are, Horse Children’s Founda- asked them to volunteer and Founder Melody Kia from to collaborate in the Los Angeles Dodgers offi- there is always an opportu- tion stated that this crisis has donate some food. They Black-Routes.org collabo- future.” cial DJ, DJ Severe. Comp- nity to serve others.” touched many families, no have been nothing short of rated with this initiative as Black-Org is looking to ton Community Food Distri- They were able to serve matter what class, age, or phenomenal. We were really well. help strengthen Black busi- bution was a success. Students for Change Rally at Library Park BY BERTRAM KELLER El Segundo High School stu- high school students referred sionate El Segundo High Contributing Writer dents rally for diversity in to themselves as the Stu- School students.

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