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The Campbell’s are bringing a dose of inspiration to this years TOS!

By Brian W. Carter Contributing Writer

Taste of Soul is excited and happy to welcome Erica and Warryn Camp- bell as co-chairs at this year’s festival. The power couple brings a rich legacy of gospel and entertain- ment to the table that many have come to admire and love. Taste of Soul cre- ator/founder, chairman of Bakewell Media and board of directors of Mother in Action, and L.A. Sentinel executive publisher, Dan- ny J. Bakewell, Sr., agrees the Campbells are an hon- ored addition to the Taste of Soul family. “We are so excited to have Erica and Warryn Campbell join us as co- chairs for the 2019 Taste of Soul Family Festival,” said Bakewell. “Erica and Warryn ex- emplify everything that Taste of Soul is about. Their dedication to family, there belief in empowering our community and their spirit of entrepreneurism is everything that Taste of {See CAMPBELL A-4} Erica and Warryn Campbell COURTESY PHOTO

By Lauren Poteat Copeland with “There’s definitely NNPA Newswire their esteemed still a glass ceiling in the Washington Correspondent Trailblazer Award ballet world,” Copeland during the CBC’s continued. “There’s only Misty Copeland had the annual “Celebra- one Black principal bal- world of ballet standing tion of the Arts” lerina in the American still when she made his- event—an award Ballet Theatre’s almost tory as the first Black- that fe Copeland 80-year history, and a lot male principal dancer to the deemed as not of people don’t have the prestigious American Bal- only an honor but understanding that, just let Theatre (ABT) in 2015, also a necessity. because it’s been done just months after becom- “It’s so im- once, doesn’t mean that ing the first Black womanportant for other that problem goes away to perform the lead role of Black dancers to … having had a Black “Odette/Odile” in ABT’s see a possibility, president doesn’t mean coveted “Swan Lake” in the a future for them- that racism doesn’t ex- winter of 2014. selves in a world ist.” PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER / L.A.SENTINEL Determined to shatter that still doesn’t “If I didn’t have art (From Left-to-Right): Los Angeles Department of the glass ceiling of the bal- include many in my life, I wouldn’t Cannabis Regulations executive director, Cat Packer, let world, on Sep. 11, the other Black bal- be the articulate, confi- LAPD Chief Michel Moore, L.A. Councilmember Mar- Congressional Black Cau- lerinas,” Copeland AP PHOTO/BEBETO MATTHEWS dent person I am today. queece Harris-Dawson, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Fire cus (CBC) will honor Misty said. Misty Copeland {See COPELAND A-8} Chief Ralph Terrazas. (SEE FULL STORY A-8)

By Faith Petrie The art museum acted as space and president of Contributing Writer a venue for the Los Angeles: the Los Angeles chapter State of the Black Press pan- of the National Associa- The California African el Thursday, Aug. 29, where tion of Black Journalists American Museum’s main the panelists discussed ev- and Director of Culture hall echoed with the mi- erything from mainstream and Entertainment of crophoned voices of jour- media’s coverage of Black Out Magazine, Anderson nalists Tre’Vell Anderson, Americans to President noted this renaissance in Brandon I. Brooks and Donald Trump’s impact on press is just a sign of the Lilly Workneh as eager news coverage and politics. times. faces listened in on their Longtime journalist and as- “I think it’s a misno- conversation with modera- sociate chair and professor mer that younger folks, tor, Tony Cox. of journalism at California millennials, etcetera State University, Los Ange- PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL aren’t interested in print les, Tony Cox led the discus- (L-R) Arianne Edmonds, Founder of the J.L. Edmonds Project; Tre’vell Anderson, products,” Anderson sion with a mixture of both president of the LA chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists and Director said. “I think the issue premeditated questions and of Culture and Entertainment, Out Magazine; Brandon I. Brooks, managing editor at with a lot of print prod- audience suggestions. the Los Angeles Sentinel and L.A. Watts Times; Lilly Workneh, editor-in-chief of Blavity ucts is— and I say this In the digital age, print News; Tony Cox, associate chair and professor of journalism at Cal State Los Ange- as somebody who still papers have to navigate les and Tyree Boyd-Pates, History Curator and Program Manager at California African through a technology-driven American Museum (CAAM) . {See CAAM A-4}

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E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Earle’s On Crenshaw Partners with the Community for Saturday Car Show BY BERTRAM KELLER their finest automobiles, DJ, start-up coffee shop Contributing Writer which showcased assorted hiring disabled people, models of classic cars, dentists and nurses spread- Saturday, August 31, ranging from the 1930’s to ing healthy teeth aware- 2019, was the fifth neigh- the 1990’s. Owner of clas- ness, and literary authors borhood car show at sic 1966 Impala, Reggie of advocating the importance renowned restaurant Earle’s Like No Other Car Club of reading. Christina Spell On Crenshaw. What began believes, “It’s a real good sat with a kind smile, pro- as a mural unveiling in trib- thing to see more participa- moting her book, “The ute to the late Nipsey Hus- tion in community events First Birthday Party Ever.” sle, developed into a recur- like this. Earle likes old Spell stated, “Anytime rent event for families and cars, and we get to network we’re able to get out and Black-owned businesses to with other car clubs and share books with the kids connect every last Saturday restaurants, which creates it’s free marketing and a of the month. more opportunities.” chance to spread literacy at Brothers, Duane and Each vendor that partic- the same time.” Cary Earle, first began their ipated received free promo- Saturday’s car show career selling hot dogs out tion for their companies was a success! Thanks to of a modest hot dog stand in during Saturday’s car show. Earle’s On Crenshaw, the late 1980’s. For over 30 Earle’s identified the many vendors enjoyed the years, Earle’s has main- opportunity for Black gathering with hopes to fur- BERTRAM KELLER / L.A. SENTINEL tained its constant growth, Joelle Earle (son of Carey Earle) partners with the community for every last Saturday car owned businesses to reach ther inspire the community. specializing New York style show. more people as well as sup- Many times, we are so hot dogs with a slice of port community events. detached from the world Caribbean flavor. Further, ed as a staple of Crenshaw, people who’ve eaten our Earle), regards part of the Demi Lauren, the artist and reality, in which we the menu assures there is a which is reinforced by the food since they were in restaurant’s success as an who painted the Nipsey must constantly remind meal for all to enjoy; such people of the community. their mom’s stomach, and outcome of building rela- Hussle mural on the side of ourselves that change as, vegan hot dogs, turkey When asked about restau- now they’re full grown tionships with its cus- Earle’s restaurant; was comes from our actions. dogs, chicken and beef rant and community interre- adults with families. We’ve tomers. present during Saturday’s Originally, what began as a franks, and even hamburg- lations, Joelle Earle said, been feeding this communi- ers with fries. “We love to interact with ty for generations.” Joelle Today, Earle’s is regard- our [community]. They are (son of co-founder of Cary

BERTRAM KELLER / L.A. SENTINEL Classic cars line up for Earle’s on Crenshaw car show.

It’s bigger than how event, promoting and sell- modest hot dog business many customers you serve ing a variety of her art- became a lucrative family or counting weekly profits. work. Lauren stated, business. Thus, it is no sur- Earle’s is using their plat- “[This] brings people prise that Earle’s On Cren- form to create opportunities together, and shows the shaw is returning the favor

BERTRAM KELLER / L.A. SENTINEL for people throughout their support of Black business- to the community by show- Vendors (Christina Spell and her mother) advocate the importance of reading while pro- neighborhood. Car clubbers es.” Similar vendors pro- casing Black-owned busi- moting their own book “The First Birthday Party.” and collectors pulled up in motions consisted of live nesses. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 PHFE WIC Unveiled the New Obama Blvd. WIC Center Honoring Motherhood, Breastfeeding Month and Black Breastfeeding Week BY SAYBIN ROBERSON Contributing Writer

Since changing what was Rodeo Blvd to Obama Blvd, the PHFE WIC unveiled Tuesday, August 27, 2019, the Obama Blvd. WIC Center to match, also honoring breastfeeding month and Black breast- feeding week with a family- friendly celebration. Obama Blvd. WIC Cen- ter aims to create a safe PHOTO: PHFE WIC/BELEN REDIET space to promote empower- Blayne Cutler and Helen Amelga holding the certificate of PHOTO: PHFE WIC/BELEN REDIET ment and self-confidence recognition with big smiles. Blayne Cutler (left) with the recipients of various community awards. for breastfeeding mothers and their families. During Cutler, lead the event “This spot is very The room was filled and CinnaMoms founder With big goals and a their celebration, mothers giving praise and thanks to important to me because with much gratitude and shared. strong team full of commit- and their babies gathered to the companies and individ- this is where it all began for joy, mothers and their “It truly takes a village ted members to sustain, the celebrate the many accom- uals who have worked with me,” Myles Nelson babies were welcomed with to put on a successful pro- Obama Blvd. WIC Center plishments of both employ- the center throughout the expressed, having been a snacks, yoga for mother gram, to make sure our looks to transform the ees, volunteers and them- years. Companies included WIC recipient as a child selves. Kaiser Permanente, Cin- and returning to this exact The event featured naMoms, The Children’s location years later once he Blayne Cutler, MD, Ph.D., Collective, USC Dential, had his first child, to being President and chief execu- 211 Agency, and Black trained to work on location. tive officer, Heluna Health, Infant Health. Individuals “I just love children, I Kiran Saluja, MPH, execu- included a dad who had love helping people and just tive director, PHFE WIC, been bringing his family getting involved with the Helen Amelga, office of there for years, having community is so fulfilling,”

PHOTO: PHFE WIC/BELEN REDIET (L-to-R) WIC Employee, Blayne Cutler, Kira Saluja, and Tonce Jackson.

and baby, face paintings, families are connected to image of what it is to be a toys and more. Most were resources, to make sure WIC recipient as well as a greeted by name, proving they're celebrating their mother, father, sibling, and just how friendly and per- pregnancy and their fami- community member. sonal each relationship ly,” Jackson says. Alluding “It’s not a handout, it’s a within the Obama Blvd. to the media image many hand-up,” Jackson states. WIC Center is. have of South Central, she To find out more about

PHOTO: PHFE WIC/BELEN REDIET “This day is a success, explains, “at the end of the WIC and the programs they The women of Obama Blvd. WIC Center. being from the area, it just day, this is what Crenshaw offer, visit https://www. feels good to celebrate looks like. These families, phfewic.org/. To find more Senator Holly Mitchell, grown up in the area, his he stated, adding “it’s been breastfeeding month, it these babies, these future information about Cin- SD-30, Albert Edmund love for community and very important to me to feels good to celebrate generations who are cele- naMoms and their quest to Lord lll, office of City children brings him back to give that personal experi- Black breastfeeding week,” brating breastfeeding, bring normalcy to Black Council President Herb the Obama Blvd WIC Cen- ence and education to our Tonce Jackson, health equi- motherhood, parenthood, breastfeeding visit https:// Wesson. ter. clients here.” ty manager of PHFE WIC and family units.” www.cinnamoms.org/. SCE HAS MONEYSAVING PROGRAMS.

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COURTESY PHOTO Erica and Warryn Campbell

Erica and Warryn Campbell COURTESY PHOTO

Soul represents. True Beauty,” this month “Having Warryn and Er- which explores issues of ica bring their STAR POW- self-esteem, identity, and ER to Taste of Soul is but God’s design for love and another demonstration of intimacy. Bakewell Media just how much of an institu- will be choosing five - win tion this annual celebration ners through the Taste of has become. Soul VIP experience to re- “We are honored to wel- ceive a free book and per- come them as part of the sonal meet-and-greet with Taste of Soul Family.” Erica at Barnes and Nobles Erica is a multi-plati- at The Grove September num gospel singer, known 28. To qualify, please visit as a duo with her older sis- tasteofsoul.org for more ter, Tina Campbell, as Mary info. Mary. As a part of Mary A known figure in the Mary, produced by Warryn, R&B and Gospel music Erica is among the most genres, Warryn is a multi- successful contemporary Grammy-winning produc- gospel artists of our time. er, songwriter, and multi- Erica and Warryn have instrumentalist, who has three children—Krista, contributed to recordings Warryn III, and Zaya. by artists such as Dru Hill, She is the host of the Shanice, Kelly Price, Ali- nationally syndicated daily cia Keys and Snoop Dogg COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO radio show “Get Up! Morn- to name a few. An L.A. na- ings with Erica Campbell,” tive, he was a producer for Warryn and Erica Campbell Erica and Warryn Campbell which plays in forty mar- Death Row Records and is kets around the country. founder and CEO of My Soul Brenda Marsh-Mitch- chairs. “Can’t interactive maps, exclusive She recently debuted her Block Records. The L.A.- ell Gospel Stage. Warryn is “As natives wait to share offers, discounts, contests new single “Praying And based recording label and also the pastor of Califor- of Los Angeles, great music and more available on Ap- Believing” on the season entertainment enterprise is nia Worship Center. we are honored and ex- with the citizens of L.A.!” ple App Store and Google finale of BET’s “Sundayhome to artists Mary Mary, The Campbells echoed tremely excited to be co- For more information Play. You can follow Taste Best.” Kelly Price, JoiStaRR, The Mr. Bakewell’s excitement chairs of this year’s Taste on Taste of Soul, please of Soul on Facebook, Twit- Erica will also be releas- Soul Seekers, Jason Mc- in being a part of Taste of of Soul,” said the Camp- visit tasteofsoul.org ter and Instagram. ing her book, “More Than Gee and more. My Block Soul. They shared their bells. “We’re sure it’s go- Get the Taste of Soul Pretty: Doing the Soul records will showcase some feelings on being wel- ing to be a phenomenal ex- App for up-to-the-minute Work that Uncovers Your of its roster on the Taste of comed as the festival’s co- perience as it is every year. performer & stage info,

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(L-R) Tre’vell Anderson, president of the LA chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists and Director of Culture and Entertainment, Out Magazine; Brandon I. Brooks, managing editor at the Los Angeles Sentinel and L.A. Watts Times; Lilly Workneh, editor-in-chief of Blavity News and Tony Cox, associate chair and professor of journal- ism at Cal State Los Angeles E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL subscribes to a variety of When asked if the han- Los Angeles Sentinel and transitioned the topic of all factors as to if they are are associated with Black different things that meet dling of Black news was L.A. Watts Times, Brooks discussion to a more con- written. press garnered laughter this particular rule— is that the same, editor-in-chief of added how he wants to troversial one: relations be- “It’s happening, but it’s from the audience and pan- a lot of these publications Blavity, Workneh agreed. show the public “something tween the Black church and happening very slowly,” elists alike. aren’t interested in revamp- “I think mainstream me- unique” when it comes to the LGBTQ community Anderson said. “[All publications] ing themselves.” dia does, at times, a piss- stories surrounding Black and how that impacts sto- Regarding her own pub- don’t pay. They all don’t Although Anderson not- poor job at reflecting the- re faces. ries regarding its members. lication, Workneh said di- pay, or they don’t pay on ed publications can “hold ality of racist America and “My quote is edu- “Sure I’ll take that offer, versity in all areas is impor- time, or they don’t pay on to tradition,” he thinks the reality of Black folks cate, inform and inspire,” I feel like it was geared to- tant to remaining inclusive. what you’re worth,” An- [publications] should be in America and beyond,” Brooks said. “That’s what wards me,” Anderson said. “We seek to celebrate derson said. “It’s not just a able to find a middle groundWorkneh said. we should be doing every “I think it’s a complicated, the diversity among us Black press thing.” for newer readers. Workneh continued by week because finding those complex answer.” all and that goes beyond For young journalist According to Cox, adding that readership is stories unfortunately on After a pause, he contin- just representing the queer hoping to break through the Black press found its be- also determined by what killings, which we do cov- ued, “For those of us who community, it’s also rep- industry, the group said that ginnings through creators the audience is interested er, they come too often. So, belong in both of them, we resenting immigrants, it’s persevering and working John Russwurm and Samu- in. I like to show us— and I’m just have to go you know, also representing first- hard are the key factors to el Cornish, who wanted to “You have to present not shy about saying that— find somewhere to be,” -An [generation] folks, it’s also success. produce a platform to dis- the news based on what in a positive light as often derson said. representing all the ways “The way that I think cuss Black issues. readers want, where they as possible.” While he noted that people identify and making I’ve been most successful “It started because the are, what stories are they Brooks also said that some publications like the sure that we are constantly in my career as a young White publications would clicking on and that has to stories that focus on the Chicago Defender have keeping that in mind,” person, is by knowing how not report on people of col- definitely play a big role in positive aspects of the covered LGBTQ issues in Workneh said. to write,” Anderson said. or at all, and when they did, your editorial judgement in Black community usually the earlier years of Black A question from the au- “[You’ve] got to be ready it was skewed in a way that determining what kinds of tend to do better in terms of press, tradition, history, and dience regarding whether for the opportunity when it was not positive for us,” stories need to be covered.” analytics. whether or not the reader Black journalists should comes because it’s not go- Cox said. Managing editor of the Changing pace, Cox will read the stories are believe the stereotypes that ing to come right now.” A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY AUGUST 29, 2019 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5

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On this our 54th anni- ness or participated in the versary, I remember and dignity-denying attempts to raise up the momentous camouflage, erase or bleach marking of our 50th anni- away our identity or accept versary. I said then and re- the indignity of pretending affirm now with four added Frantz Fanon’s instruction ethics), social organization, tion of Kawaida philosophy to be “blackish”. Further- years this. September 7 that we, as each generation, economic organization, that our oppressor cannot more, we still know and will mark the 50th anniver- must discover our mission political organization, - be cre our teacher. We turned declare “Black is beauti- sary of the founding of our and having discovered it, ative production (art, mu- to Africa as a continent and ful”; that “Back to Black” organization Us, the intro- betray or fulfill it, - we de sic, literature, dance), and as a global community to is not simply a slogan, but duction of the Nguzo Saba clared we had discovered ethos, the collective psy- identify, extract and emu- a liberating and dignity- (The Seven Principles of it and would give our all to chology shaped by activi- late our highest values and demanding proposal and Kwanzaa and Kawaida fulfill it. Thus, we summed ties in the other six areas. best practices. We call this practice, and that “Libera- philosophy), and the es- up our mission in the Quot- To talk of cultural revo- dialoguing with African tion is coming from a Black tablishment of the African able Karenga saying, “We lution in this context is to culture, asking it questions thing” or it won’t come at American Cultural Center. are the last revolutionaries talk of radical transforma- and seeking from it an- all. These signature events and in America. If we fail to tion in every area of life— swers to the fundamental For we are still con- initiatives in our history as leave a legacy of revolu- how we think about and act issues and challenges ofvinced that we are our own an organization also have a tion for our children, we on ideas, issues, events; our people and humankind.liberators; that a people that unique history in the intel- have failed our mission and DR. MAULANA KARENGA how we understand and as- We embraced Africa as cannota save itself is lost lectual and political culture should be dismissed as un- sert ourselves in the world. moral ideal and understoodforever; and that no matter and history of our people. important”. oppression or unfreedom In a word, cultural revolu- our people, our moral andhow numerous or sincere In fact, we would argue, The architecture of our is first a problem- oftion cul is the ideological and spiritual teachings and theour allies are, it is we who with due modesty, that no work and will, which be- tural dominance by the- espractical struggle to rescue narrative of our awesomeseek liberation who must other organization of the gan to take form (over) a tablished order which notand reconstruct our own march thru human history strike the first, the final Black Power period of half century ago, rests on only often masks the -variculture and ourselves from as sacred. And we under- and decisive blow in this similar size, with no real and rises from the ancient, ous ways it oppresses, butthe dominance of the exist- stood our highest models of our awesome and ongoing budget and no hidden or sacred and sustaining foun- also causes the oppresseding order, to free our hearts life and struggle as second struggle. Indeed, it is we, exposed European hand, dation of our own culture, to accept their oppression. and minds as a preparation to none in their richness ourselves, who must have influencing or directing it,Black culture, African cul- Moreover, we said the key and parallel process in the and worthiness of respect, and demonstrate the will, has had more impact on the ture. We began to craft a vi- crisis and challenge in overall struggle to free our remembrance and emula- do the work and wage the political and intellectual sion of the good communi- Black life is the cultural whole lives from White tion. Within this framework struggle for real and full culture of our people since ty, society and the world we crisis and the challenge to racist domination, depriva- and on this foundation, liberation and dare imagine the 60s. wanted and committed our- overcome this crisis and tion and degradation. With- we of Us have strived andand bring into being, with Even though it is not selves to work and strug- the cultural dominance ofout a cultural revolution to continued to strive to be a others similarly motivated well-known and intellectu- gle for with a close and the established order whichfree us from psychological righteous reflection of our and in motion, a new world ally dishonest, Black Pow- respectful reading of our causes it. Thus, we - emimprisonment by the op- people—to mirror their and way of being human, er historians fail to report culture. Likewise, in our braced Malcolm’s call forpressor, we argued, there continuous resilience, cre- paying constant and right- it, our organization Us and critical reading of the con- cultural revolution. can be no real liberationative resourcefulness and ful attention to the well- our philosophy, Kawaida, dition of our oppression, When we spoke andof the people. But withoutrelentless resistance. We being of the world. have played a significant we did it from the contextspeak of culture, we meantpolitical or social revolu- have struggled also to emu- role in the major move- and consciousness of our and mean not simply - mution, the radical restructur- late our people’s enduring Dr. Maulana Karenga, ments and initiatives of our own culture. And when we sic, art, literature, languageing of society, a dynamic strength in struggle, their Professor and Chair of times: Black Power; Black conceived and advocated or clothes as our rivals andself-affirming and self-de- adaptive vitality in life Africana Studies, Califor- studies; Black art; Black a revolutionary solution toopponents dishonestly mis- termining culture cannot and their unyielding hope- nia State University-Long independent schools; the problem confronting represented us. Rather, webe created and liberation in fulness in the midst of the Beach; Executive Director, Black student unions; us, i.e., cultural revolutiondefined and define cultureits fullest sense is compro- holocausts and horrors of African American Cultural Black united fronts; Black within and political revolu- as the totality of thoughtmised and incomplete. history. And this model Center (Us); Creator of rites of passage programs; tion without, it was from anda practice by which a To wage our liberation we believe is worthy of Kwanzaa; and author of Black youth; Afrocentric- Black perspective, rooted people creates itself, - cel struggle, we did not go toremembrance, celebration Kwanzaa: A Celebration ity; ancient Egyptian stud- deeply and defiantly in ourebrates, sustains and devel- Europe or its descendants and emulation. of Family, Community and ies, especially Maatian own African culture. Andops itself, and introducesto borrow ideas and con- And so, fifty years (plus Culture and Introduction to ethics; Ifa ethical studies; that culture we understooditself to history and - hucepts to design and con- four) after our first act of Black Studies, 4th Edition, and the Million Person as ancient and modern, manity. And this occurs instruct our social vision andrevolt and call for revolu- www.OfficialKwanzaaWeb- Marches. continental and diasporan. seven basic areas: history, strategy for struggle. For ittion, we have not turned site.org; www.MaulanaK- We had started out with We began to build - withreligion (spirituality and is a fundamental proposi- our back on our Black- arenga.org. the anger, impatience and in the framework of - sev will to confront which eral interrelated concepts. CHARLENE CROWELL characterizes youth—righ- First, we argued that we teous anger at oppression, are, above all, a cultural impatient for change and community, a cultural - na willing to confront our tion, and that the struggle oppressor in places more for liberation requires that seasonal soldiers might we free ourselves cultur- advise otherwise and con- ally so that we can imagineAnyone who struggles new evidence and no - ra Black Caucus members servatives might counsel and aspire to freedom and with the rising costs of liv- tional basis to remove the serving in the House, 58% a “realism” that reeks of act decisively and defiantly ing knows all too well how ability to repay provisions. added their names and sup- resignation and submis- to achieve it. Indeed, we hard it is to try stretching We think you should imme- port to this important letter. sive adjustment. Following argued that the problem of dollars when there’s more diately rescind the harmful New research on the month than money in the proposal to roll back the nation’s wealth gap by the Los AngeLes sentineL household. Predatory lend- 2017 payday rule.” McKinsey & Company ing, like payday and car- These direct rebukes found that 65% of Black title loans, worsen finan- were reactions to CFPB’s America lives in one of cial stress with triple-digit 15-month delay of a long- 16 states: Alabama, Ar- DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. interest rates that deepen awaited consumer-friendly kansas, Delaware, Florida, Executive Publisher / CEO the debt owed with each- rerule that was scheduled to Georgia, Illinois, Louisi- JENNIFER J. THOMAS newal. take effect on August 19. ana, Maryland, Michigan, The irony is that many In today’s contentious Mississippi, New Jersey, Publisher payday loan borrowers who Washington, getting strong Charlene Crowell New York, North Carolina, KENNETH R. THOMAS needed just a few hundred support for any pro-con- South Carolina, Tennessee Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) dollars wind up owing thou- sumer issue seems particu- and Virginia. RUTH WASHINGTON sands. And any loan whose larly difficult. Even so, the Wisconsin (574%), Mis- Among these 16 states, Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) accrued interest exceeds the August letter to CFPB Di- souri (462%), and Illinois only Arkansas, Georgia, COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. principal borrowed, is truly rector Kathleen Kraninger (404%). and North Carolina have Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) predatory. included Representatives Yet a closer examination enacted 36% or less payday PAMELA A. BAKEWELL In recent days, more from 31 states, includ- of the signatories reveals loan rate caps. The remain- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer than 100 Members ofing those with some of the that despite sizeable support ing 13 states have typical DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. Congress stood in supporthighest annual percent- expressed in the letter, there triple-digit payday loan in- Executive Editor / Chief of Staff of consumer protections age rates found across the are still 435 officials in the terest rates that range from BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL against these debt trap country. For example, the House of Representatives. a low of 304% in Florida to Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of loans. The effort, led typical by payday loan in Cali- The recent letter represents a high of 521% in Missis- Directors (2004-2014) House Financial Servicesfornia comes with 460% in- about 23% of the entire sippi. Multiple CBC mem- BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor Chairwoman and Californiaterest and the largest num- House. That small percent- bers also represent districts Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising Representative Maxine -Waber of state signatories also age signals that many more in these states. 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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Rideshare Drivers, Union Form Alliance in Support of AB5 BY JENNIFER BIHM Sacramento.” anne Marquez in a state- Alliance is determined to Contributing Writer “When we met with the ment released to the Sen- change it – for the better.” drivers from the Bay and tinel. “We’re ready and pre- Over 100 Uber and Lyft heard their stories, we saw “They currently have pared to take this fight for drivers formed a caravan ourselves in them,” MWA zero recourse when it our employee and union on August 25, embarking member Leonardo Diaz comes to unemployment rights to every part of Cali- on a three-day trip to said. “Everywhere it’s insurance, basic workplace fornia,” said Lyft driver, Sacramento in support of lower rates, longer hours, protections, payroll taxes Mike Robinson. “We know AB5, a bill that would fear of being deactivated and even minimum wage in our hearts, and because redefine independent con- for no reason.” standards. That’s what AB of our faith, that history is tractor status in California. Supporters of AB5 5 will change. It is outra- on our side and that the Members of two unions, argue that companies like geous and unacceptable in larger public will join our the Mobile Workers Uber and Lyft are making this day and age that com- cause.” PHOTO: VICTOR CUEVAS, SEIU 721/MOBILE WORKERS’ ALLIANCE Alliance and Gig Workers hundreds of millions of panies like Uber and Lyft Meanwhile, those who Rideshare workers and union members form a prayer cir- Rising, joined the drivers; dollars while subjecting are worth hundreds of mil- oppose AB5 are experienc- cle before embarking on a three-day trip to Sacramento in the group also stopping to people who work for them lions of dollars while their ing mounting anxiety over support of AB5. rally at Uber headquarters to a slave wage situation. employees simultaneously the bill, they say, will in San Francisco and The bill would ensure, they report that they are work- negate the benefits of being don’t want to work for any- that trade. returning home on August said, that those who are ing well more than a full, in an independent contrac- one else. I’d rather work Drivers in that situation 28. Along the way, said deemed independent con- eight-hour day yet still tak- tor situation. double hard and be left maintained that the compa- organizers, drivers paid tractors without a truly sus- ing home less than mini- “Right now, it’s just me alone to do my own ny Dynamex followed no tribute to the United Farm tainable business exchange mum wage. and Uber,” said a driver thing…” such protocol. Meanwhile, Workers in Delano, “staged between them and a com- “Uber and Lyft have who did not want to be In what is now known Assembly Bill 5, which is a rally at the Fresno Cham- pany can be properly clas- created a scenario where named. as the “ Dynamex” deci- predicted to reach the gov- ber of Commerce, shut sified as employees. the company assumes all “You get other people sion made last year, the ernor’s desk in the fall, down Market Street outside “Currently, independ- the benefits while the involved in that and it’s just California Supreme Court would force gig companies of Uber HQ in downtown ent Uber and Lyft drivers workers take on all the not worth it. Over what? ruled that, to be a true inde- to correctly classify drivers San Francisco, blockaded are absolutely unprotected costs. It’s unacceptable. It’s So, now you get Uber to pendent contractor, work- as employees. The bill has capitol streets, and partici- – and all the while, they’re emblematic of the race-to- pay $30.00 an hour, the ers must be “free from the been met with open resist- pated in a first-of-its-kind taking on all the costs of the-bottom mentality that government’s going to control and the direction of ance by Uber and Lyft, as statewide driver congress doing business for Uber eventually will leave all come and take a third of the hirer,” performing work well as the California with drivers from Los and Lyft,” explained SEIU workers unprotected. And that. outside the company, and Chamber of Commerce, Angeles, the Bay Area, and union representative, Rox- the Mobility Workers’ “The whole point is, I doing independent work in supporters said. LAHSA Ad Hoc Committee Holds a Follow-Up Hearing to Discuss Black People Experiencing Homelessness and Ways to End the Epidemic BY SAYBIN ROBERSON 100 percent, 365 days of Contributing Writer the year Black.” Committee chair, Wednesday, August 28, Jacqueline Waggonner 2019, LAHSA’s Ad Hoc ended the hearing with a committee reconvened to call to action, detailing how discuss the Black people imperative it is now to fur- experiencing homelessness ther promote change by in Los Angeles following truly digging into the work the most recent meeting beyond just the discus- held October 22, 2018. sions. With the use of sub- PHOTO: SAYBIN ROBERSON The panel discussion committees and proper Janet Kelly giving her input was open to the public and knowledge and ground- on the topic. moderated by Mary Lee, work, many believe a committee chair Jacqueline change is near and possi- the recommendations,” Waggoner, and vice-chair ble. Waggoner stated. “I’m try-

Kelli Bernard. Committee PHOTO: SAYBIN ROBERSON “We actually have to ing to get us from discus- members included were, Va Displaced Skid Row resident, Suzette Shaw, gives a passionate speech on representation. get to work in executing sion to action.” Lecia Adams, Chancela Al- Mansour, Edward Ander- care, and employment. Throughout the hear- son, Jack Barbour, Wendell To aid in ending home- ing, thoughts were shared WWW.IMWLAW.COM Blassingame, Rachel lessness, the committee set on what policies are work- Brashier, Oliver Buie, five recommendations in ing effectively, how Chela Demuir-Cartier, which they focused on for LAHSA can implement Brian Ford, Robin Hughes, the second hearing: A new strategies and get on Janet Kelly, Monique Racial Equity Action Plan, the ground to help the homeless population, as well as where the funds are and need to be in order to curve the increase in Black homelessness. A major focus during this panel, which caused an uprise of emotion and pas- sion for the topic, was the accessibility factor of hav- ing people working in LAHSA and other pro- #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA grams who have experi- ence over credentials to PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES better relate to homeless TO THE COMMUNITY PHOTO: SAYBIN ROBERSON residents, as well as a plat- Committee Chair Jaqueline Waggoner closing out the form to hear their needs. SINCE 1943 hearing. “Much of the trauma inflicted is due to our racial King-Viehland, Veronica Community-Based biases,” Reverend Oliver Lewis, Juataun Mark, Nova Research, L.A. City and Buie states. “If we’re going Mirari, Anita Nelson, Alisa County Partnerships, Ex- to make a difference we Orduna, Molly Rysman, panding Tenant Protec- have to deal with the hard Suzette Shaw, Brenda tions, Furthering Afford- facts, and you know the Shockley, Lola Small- able Housing Develop- report, one of the key ele- wood-Cuevas, Sean Spear, ment. ments of this report is that Reba Stevens, Pete White, The panel discussion racism was the number one Dhakshike Wickrema. focused on three points, thing found, and even now Their findings show where have we been, where not intentionally racism that Black people are more are we going, and the prior- still plays a role in why likely than White people to itization of recommenda- we’re not moving for- experience homelessness in tions to identify action ward.” the U.S., including Los steps. Each speaker had “As a part of evaluation Angeles County. In 2017, two minutes to share their and strategy, that there has Black people represented information, followed by a to be some workaround just nine percent of the questionnaire section. The anti-Blackness and what L.A. Country population, committee also welcomed that means in what con- yet were 40 percent of the public commentary text,” Janet Kelly stated homeless population. towards the end of the concerning the resources These numbers have a lot event, in which people of that homeless Black people Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, to do with racism, both the community could share receive. “I am hoping that W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie institutionally and struc- their opinions towards the the whole issue around turally in education, crimi- work being done by anti-Blackness is addressed nal justice, housing, health- LAHSA. because if we don’t have PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW Black male representation, CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION what good is it for us to be around the table to talk EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW about disrupting a system when we are in essence …AND MORE cosigning on a system that has historically kept Black men from being in leader- ship roles.” P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 “Black people can’t be F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 PHOTO: SAYBIN ROBERSON an ‘and’ and we can’t be an Presenter Mary Lee, along with fellow community leaders. ‘asterisk,’ we have to be A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBERSEPTEMBER 26, 5, 20192013

The Mayor’s Office, L.A. City Council, law enforcement and local city departments announced a task force created to stop illegal distribution of cannabis.

By Brian W. Carter by operating dangerous un- Contributing Writer regulated businesses. We have over seventy illegal On Wednesday, August dispensaries in our district 28, LAPD officers served anda dozens are still listed on search warrant and closed an platforms like Weedmaps.” illegal dispensary located at Utilizing a new ordi- 8931 S. Broadway in South nance, the city’s Depart- Los Angeles. This came im- ment of Water and Power mediately after a press con- has shut off utilities at 193 ference where Los Angeles illegal dispensaries. Ad- City Councilmember Mar- ditionally, Councilmember queece Harris-Dawson, the Harris-Dawson introduced L.A. Mayor’s Office and thea motion allowing Building Cannabis Enforcement Task & Safety to padlock, board Force announced a coordi- up, or fence off illegal busi- nated effort to stop illegal nesses. dispensaries in Los Angeles. Councilmember Monica “This is something that Rodriguez supported this the Black community has motion and proposed a new to pay a lot of attention to,” city policy that would charge said Harris-Dawson. “The the operators of illegal busi- [Cannabis Social Equity nesses for the costs of these Program (SEP)] was put in enforcement actions. Coun- place to make it so that Black cilmember Harris-Dawson communities that have been and the Cannabis Enforce- This enforcement action is part of a multi-pronged approach to close illegal cannabis shops. PHOTO BRIAN W. CARTER / L.A.SENTINEL targeted by the war on drugs ment Task Force are using can get ahead in the new every tool available to close models cannabis policies cannabis industry. down these illegal, nuisance that are centered in equity “If we don’t stop the il- businesses. including our enforce- legal operators, that oppor- “This is an event of en- ment.” tunity goes away; so, it’s trepreneurship in the worst Some illegal dispen- important to us for the pres- form,” said LAPD Chief saries have gone as far ervation of our neighbor- Michel Moore. “And that as running generators on hoods, but also, for the well- is that those unscrupulous their rooftops to continue being of our people.” operators recognize that operations after utilities This enforcement action most of the general public are shut off. These illegal is part of a multi-faceted is walking around and now operations can sell harm- plan to close illegal canna- knows that adult use of can- ful unregulated products bis shops. During the press nabis is lawful. and make it difficult for conference, it was stated “So, they see a cannabis legal dispensaries to suc- that cease and desist letters retailer and their paying lit- ceed, specifically, SEP were delivered to 231 illegal tle or no attention to fact of LAPD Chief Michel Moore addresses community outside of the LAPD Southeast participants that come businesses, and the property whether it’s licensed or not Station PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER/L.A. SENTINEL from South L.A. owners of those businesses. and there are people who, “We’re talking about a “This is an issue of eq- frankly, are just trying to Dawson] is correct—the the harm caused by the War for the most serious offend- coordinated effort to root uity, not an assault on can- make a quick buck. area being most exploited on Drugs and the disparate ers,” said Los Angeles De- out bad actors,” said L.A. nabis users or sellers,” “What I’m happy to is South Los Angeles.” enforcement of cannabis partment of Cannabis Reg- Mayor Eric Garcetti. “Just said Harris-Dawson. “City report [is] City Attorney The Department of prohibition. ulations executive director, as we would with illegal Council District 8 has far [Mike] Feuer and the Can- Cannabis Regulations im- “The Mayor’s Canna- Cat Packer. bars that pop up in the too many illegal dispensa- nabis Task Force efforts plements equitable canna- bis Task Force is a great “We are pleased to join neighborhood or illegal li- ries and we cannot allow are targeting the land own- bis programs including the example of the city family the Mayor, City Council quor stores. this to mirror liquor stores ers, landlords that are pur- SEP. In addition to promot- coming together to devel- and general managers who “Illegal operations are in the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. posely allowing these unli- ing equitable ownership op a progressive cannabis are participating on the getting in the way of op- “Illegal dispensaries censed locations to operate and employment opportu- enforcement strategy that city’s Cannabis Enforce- portunity.” poison our neighborhoods throughout the community nities in the cannabis in- prioritizes equity and saves ment Task Force to ensure and their own customers and councilman [Harris- dustry, SEP works to repair extreme punitive measures that the city of Los Angeles

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Misty Copeland AP PHOTO/LUCA BRUNO Photo Credit: Naim Chidiac Abu Dhabi Festival / Wikimedia Commons

Fields in STEM and the arts dren. me, it was initially out of Ballet Theatre in 2001, ford. All the while, Co- areas and youth either are so important and vital … Despite the economic my own need as a 13-year Copeland has gone on to peland has been an ardent don’t have the access to not every child learns in the and social hardships, Cope- old girl growing up in un- be inducted into the Boys believer in reminding oth- dance at all or don’t re- same way, and sometimes land said that she was able derprivileged communities, & Girls Club National ers that “representation is ceive quality training, that missing link is art.” to find solace and her voiceto find structure, somethingHall of Fame; serve on important.” which limits their chances Growing up as the fourth through the world of dance. I never had, and dance pro- the President’s Council on “I’m still a Black balle- of going further when that child of six, in underserved At the age of 13, the ballet vided exactly what I needed Fitness, Sports, and Nu- rina and a Black woman in time comes,” Copeland areas of Southern Califor- lessons that she began taking for that time in my life.” trition, under the Obama this world and that doesn’t continued. “My hope is nia, ending up in San Pe- at the local Boys and Girls “I represent ballet and administration; published just disappear with titles,” that with my platform, dro, California, Copeland Club, would eventually al- every child who needs to three books, including the Copeland said. “The more I can continue this con- spoke to a time when she, low her to move in with her see representation, hard New York Times Best- I use my visibility, my versation to bring about her mother and five siblingsballet teacher and her family work and perseverance,” selling memoir, “Life in platform, my voice, to change, to show younger found themselves all living and eventually prepare her to Copeland continued. “What Motion: An Unlikely Bal- continue to speak about people how to own their in a small motel after her make history. it means to be an underdog lerina;” secured her own diversity, both in front power, to embrace who mother’s marriage to her “It’s been 25 years now and to be mentored, have Misty Copeland Signature of the scenes and behind they are, to walk on their fourth husband became abu- that I’ve been a part of the an amazing support system Collection with Under them, the more I’ll be able own path and to help to be sive — both emotionally and classical ballet world, and and represent the American Armour; and received an to help change the trajec- the next generation of rep- physically — to Copeland’s I still have that same fire,”dream.” honorary doctorate from tory of dance.” resentation.” mother and all of her chil- Copeland said. “I think, for Since joining American the University of Hart- “A lot of underserved

whose charge is to protect also testified at the Aprila plan to open the way for Charlene Crowell is consumers from unfair, de- hearing. old bank payday loans to {continued from Pg. A-6} the Center for Responsible Crowell ceptive, and abusive finan- “Payday predators hi- re-enter the marketplace, as Lending’s Communica- reasons that payday loans the CFPB should do,” said cial practices.” jack the hopes of the vul- well as predatory high-cost tions Deputy Director. She need regulation. Standaert. “It is absurd Rev. Dr. Frederick Dou- nerable and re-victimize bank installment loans,” can be reached at Char- “Allowing the 2017 rule that we should even have glass Haynes, III, Senior them by baiting them into said Rev. Dr. Haynes. lene.crowell@responsi- to go into effect as planned to make such a straightfor- Pastor of Dallas’s Friend- a debt trap…It is repre- Amen, Reverend! blelending.org. is the bare minimum that ward request of an agency ship West Baptist Church hensible that there may be THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Ethnic Media Unite to Inform Diverse Communities About 2020 Census BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT that under-represented place to stay,” she said to do to be counted,” Staff Writer communities receive their about Black responders. stressed Wilson. fair share of available Expounding on that Gabriel Lerner of La With the 2020 Census resources. point, Dr. Anthony Asadul- Opinion also emphasized fast approaching, Southern Recognizing that factors lah Samad added, “Califor- the importance of the ethnic California’s ethnic media like fear and mistrust of the nia has a massive number of media encouraging their has united to ensure that government agencies may men of color who are com- readers to respond to the diverse populations are dissuade people from ing back into the communi- census. Alluding to the completely counted. responding to the census, ty and also living in house- reluctance of many minori- As mandated by the more than 100 representa- holds where the recipient ties, Lerner said people are U.S. Constitution, a census tives of L.A.’s regional eth- receives social services, frightened by the Trump is conducted every 10 years nic media gathered on Aug. CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL which means that [their rel- administration’s approach Ethnic media representatives discuss strategies to inform to count the number of peo- 28, to discuss outreach people about the 2020 Census during a summit on Aug. atives] put themselves at to immigrants. ple living in the nation and strategies, content sharing 28 at the California Community Foundation. risk of giving up informa- “Not only is there a its five territories. Census and messaging alignment tion that could cause them propensity not to participate Day kicks-off on April 1, that will lead to educating, Outlining some of the only one-fourth come from to lose those social and eco- out of fear, but it is a cer- 2020, and every home will engaging and mobilizing challenges, Dr. Manuel Pas- Mexico, “followed by nomic services.” tainty that our own govern- receive an invitation to par- diverse communities to par- tor said, “About 20% of China, India, the Philip- To combat that appre- ment does not like us. They ticipate in a short question- ticipate in the census. Angelenos are undocument- pines, Vietnam, El Salvador, hension, Samad recom- don’t want us to participate. naire by phone, mail and for The summit conveners ed or live with undocument- Korea and Guatemala. So, mended that the media alert The administration is trying the first time, online. were the Ethnic Media ed individuals. We need to we need to run this cam- their audiences to Title 13, to undercount us,” insisted Census data is used in Coalition, California Black organize and get the hard- paign in many more lan- which is the federal confi- Lerner. several activities such as to Media, La Opinion, Ethnic to-count counted. It is really guages than in the past.” dentiality clause that pre- “But, time is of the determine the amount of Media Services and Cali- crucial for Los Angeles to Regina Wilson of Cali- vents the Census Bureau essence if our goal is to edu- federal funding that com- fornia Community Founda- get this right or we won’t be fornia Black Media high- from sharing information cate our community to help munities are eligible for, tion. The organizations able to address our prob- lighted the fears that some with other agencies. ensure maximum participa- the boundaries of congres- invited a range of experts lems.” African Americans have “One of the things we tion and defend the achieve- sional and legislative dis- to share insight on ways to Pastor, who is a Distin- about answering census have to do most is making ments of the last 20 and 30 tricts and the number of collaborate with govern- guished Professor of Sociol- questions. “I may not want sure that people are proac- years in political participa- seats each state will have in ment agencies and civic ogy, American Studies and to tell you that I have my tive in counting themselves. tion and integration in soci- the U.S. House of Repre- leaders along with dis- Ethnicity at USC, noted that brother living with me who We have to identify who ety-at-large. For this, we sentatives. All-inclusive cussing some of the chal- the L.A.-area contains an just got out of prison they are, educate them on have our own weapons counting of every individ- lenges that media will face increase of immigrants from because I am getting servic- the fact that the census is called G.O.J. – good, old ual is essential to ensuring in reporting on the census. various countries. He said es and he doesn’t have a coming and what they need journalism!” How to Be an Anti-Racist, According to Ibram X. Kendi BY STACY M. BROWN blind to racism, and they’re is his awakening to [Kendi’s] towering Stamped 2010. A year earlier, Kendi NNPA Newswire blind to differences,” Kendi antiracism. from the Beginning... Never took a job as an assistant Correspondent told NBC News. A New York Times wavering... Kendi methodi- professor of African Ameri- “People who say they reviewer wrote: cally examines racism can history at the State Uni- Ibram X. Kendi admit- don’t see race is not seeing “What do you do after through numerous lenses: versity of New York at tedly once trivialized the diversity of humanity, you have written [Kendi’s power, biology, ethnicity, Oneonta. racism. whether that diversity is previous book] “Stamped body, culture, and so forth... He became a full profes- The American Universi- about skin color, or hair tex- From the Beginning,” an This unsparing honesty sor at 34-years-old. ty professor placed some of ture, or culture,” he said. award-winning history of helps readers, both White According to his biogra- the blame for race relations In “How to Be an racist ideas?... If you’re and people of color, navi- phy, Kendi has been a visit- In his new book, Kendi in America on Blacks. In a Antiracist,” Kendi explains Ibram X. Kendi, you craft gate this difficult intellectual ing professor at Brown Uni- noted that “racial inequity speech delivered in 2000, that his concept of another stunner of a book... territory... Essential.” versity, a 2013 National is a problem of bad policy, not bad people.” while he was still in high antiracism reenergizes and What emerges from these Born in New York in Academy of Education/ school, Kendi suggested reshapes the conversation insights is the most coura- 1982, Kendi’s parents were Spencer Postdoctoral Fel- associations, and libraries, African Americans were too about racial justice in Amer- geous book to date on the student activists and Chris- low, and postdoctoral fellow including the Lyndon B. busy blaming their lot in life ica. problem of race in the West- tians inspired by Black lib- at the Rutgers Center for Johnson Library & Muse- on racism life instead of On his webpage, Kendi ern mind, a confessional of eration theology. Historical Analysis. um, University of Chicago, being more proactive. writes that even more funda- self-examination that may, He attended Florida He has also resided at Wayne State University, Today, the National mentally, his concept in fact, be our best chance to A&M University, where he The John W. Kluge Center Emory University, Duke Book Award-winning author “points us toward liberating free ourselves from our majored in journalism and at the Library of Congress as University, Princeton Uni- is delivering a new take on new ways of thinking about national nightmare.” freelanced for several Flori- the American Historical versity, UCLA, Washington racism in America through ourselves and each other.” Publishers Weekly da newspapers, and later, he Association’s 2010-2011 J. University, Wake Forest his latest work, “How to Be Instead of working with reviewers wrote: interned at USA Today Franklin Jameson Fellow in University, and the historical an Antiracist” (320 pages; the policies and system in “A boldly articulated, Sports Weekly, The Mobile American History. societies of Kentucky and One World Publishing). place, Kendi asks his read- historically informed expla- [Ala.] Register and the In the summer of 2011, Southern California. Kendi says that many ers to think about what an nation of what exactly racist Atlanta Journal-Constitu- Kendi lived in Chicago as a In his new book, Kenzi Americans are smitten with antiracist society might look ideas and thinking are... tion. short-term fellow in African noted that “racial inequity is the thought that they can like. [Kendi’s] prose is thought- In 2004, Kendi graduat- American Studies through a problem of bad policy, not somehow avoid being He questions how all can ful, sincere, and polished. ed from Florida A&M with the Black Metropolis bad people.” labeled as a racist only by a play an active role in build- This powerful book will a degree in African Ameri- Research Consortium. He says, “denial is the passive attempt at treating ing it. spark many conversations.” can Studies. He has received research heartbeat of racism,” and others as equals. Kendi weaves together a And, Kirkus Reviews At 27-years-old, he fellowships, grants, and vis- “being an antiracist requires “When a person says combination of ethics, histo- said: earned his doctoral degree in iting appointments from a persistent self-awareness, that they are colorblind, to ry, law, and science – includ- “A combination of African American Studies variety of other universities, constant self-criticism, and me, that means they are ing the story of what he said memoir and extension of from Temple University in foundations, professional regular self-examination.” National Congress of Black Women to Honor Shirley Chisholm at Annual Brunch BY STACY M. BROWN great women like Dr. C. “Several women serv- “They are not just descendants of Harriet Tub- NNPA Newswire DeLores Tucker, Dr. Lezli ing in Congress today were pathfinders. They are trail- man, and Alelia Bundles, a Correspondent Baskerville, Dr. Mary inspired by Mrs. Chisholm. blazers. I love their spirit and descendant of Madame C.J. Frances Berry, Dr. Dorothy They will be at our event to their courage, and I know Walker. On Sunday, September I. Height, Mrs. Coretta pay tribute to her. When I that their terms in Congress “We will also be intro- 15, the National Congress of Scott King, and the Honor- see the newest group of will definitely make a differ- ducing an initiative called, Black Women will celebrate able Alexis Herman,” Congresswomen, I can see ence for other Black women ‘Healing the Wounds of Cir- its 35th annual brunch in the Williams said. the influence of Mrs. as well as our community in cumstance,’” Williams said. Thurgood Marshall Room of In 1968, Chisholm Chisholm in their actions, general,” she said. “Your readers will hear a the Marriott Wardman Park became the first Black and I am so proud of Joining the organization lot more about this initiative Hotel in Washington, D.C. woman to serve in Congress. them,” Williams said. at the brunch will be three soon,” she said. The non-profit dedicated In 1972, Chisholm became to the educational, political, the first Black woman to economic and cultural devel- LIGHT RESTORATION BY ADAM CUERDEN seek the nomination for opment of Black women Shirley Chisholm, future President of the United will also honor the 50th member of the U.S. House States from a major political anniversary of Shirley of Representatives (D-NY), party. Born in Brooklyn, Chisholm’s election to Con- announcing her candidacy, New York, on November 30, 25 January 1972, Thomas J. gress. 1924, Chisholm was the old- O'Halloran, U.S. News & “We in the National World Reports. est of four daughters to Congress of Black Women Charles St. Hill, a factory consider it an honor to tell many of them – especially worker from Guyana, and the stories of Black women Congresswoman Shirley Ruby Seale St. Hill, a seam- and to remember them at our Chisholm,” Williams said. stress from Barbados. Her events as well as in our daily “Black women are motto and the title of her activities,” said Dr. E. Faye awesome, but unfortunate- autobiography, “Unbought Williams, president, and ly, our true stories don't and Unbossed,” illustrates CEO of the National Con- always make the news. her outspoken advocacy for gress of Black Women, Inc. Mrs. Chisholm was our women and minorities dur- “We are inspired by so founder along with many ing her seven terms in the U.S. House of Representa- tives, Williams said. Chisholm died in 2005 at the age of 81. The 10 a.m. brunch will include a special tribute to Chisholm by Congress- women Yvette Clarke (D- NY) and Barbara Lee (D- Texas). During the 35th celebra- tion, the National Congress of Black Women will also honor Congresswomen Lucy McBath (D-GA), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Jahana Hayes (D-Conn., Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Shirley Chisholm presidential campaign, 1972 and Ilhan Omar (D-MN). A-10 LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 GREAT MUSIC FOR A GREATER MISSION: JAZZ AT DREW 2019 FEATURES WILL DOWNING, THE OHIO PLAYERS, LOUIE CRUZ BELTRAN AND MORE Long-standing community concert Jazz at Drew Scholar Sponsor: Arthur J. Gallagher returns for its 22nd installment & Co., Cader Adams, LLP. featuring some of the most prolific Community Sponsor: names in jazz and R&B. 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The Protocol School cans teaching any of the from before forcing them of Washington recently classes; however, we had to understand our point of celebrated its 30th Anni- some representation as at- view it may help increase versary by holding an Edu- tendees. It was good to see positive relationships and cational Summit in Wash- fellow Angeleno Renee ultimately better domestic ington, DC. Graduates of Robinson, Director at Rob- and global relations. Yeah, man, I follow YEARS,” not for wor- corrupted and discredited the program were able to insons Institute of Protocol Harold Kushner said, my horoscope every day. ship. Start thinking you’re by non-God believers. attend and take courses to and Etiquette, there. The “do things for people not “That’s right girlfriend. more and greater than Our written scriptures continue learning about two of us enjoyed recon- because of who they are I buy it at the grocery who you really are and began with Moses about protocol, etiquette and in- necting and sharing notes or what they can do in re- store.” Is it okay to live by that you’re a star; think 1490 b.c. For more than tercultural understanding. and thoughts about next turn, but because of who horoscope predictions? on these things. Who 2,500 years, the revela- Sessions such as, Leader- steps. We agree that it is you are.” When we rise Here’s the thing. Walk- numbered and named the tion of the hope (coming ship Essentials, What it important for us to rise in above the crowd, sit at the ing down the street is not stars. “There are twelve of Messiah) which God Takes to be a Girl Boss, leadership in this arena. table of brotherly love and wrong; but, it’s what you signs of the Zodiac, gave was preserved in the Exhibiting Grace Under The workplace continues extend grace and kindness do on the street. Some called “the stars” (Gen. naming of the stars and Pressure, Proper Protocol to grow in diversity with (even when we think the people live by following 37.9) Eleven of these their grouping in Signs and Etiquette When Do- people from various back- other person doesn’t de- horoscopes. Some stop bowed down to Joseph and Constellations which ing Business, and Enhanc- grounds and all walks of serve it) we are not only in and want palm read- (twelfth). Zodiac means were first designed and ing Customer Engage- life. We need to help lead minding our manners, but ing and fortunes from the the degrees or steps, named; then, the pictures ment were just a few of the conversation. we will leave an impres- soothsayers and accept which mark the stages of were drawn around them. the workshops I attended. As I talk about the topic sion that has long lasting their interpretations (both the sun’s path through the Therefore, the truth was I’m always trying to learn of protocol and etiquette, results. Your actions can not good). Remember the heavens, corresponding enshrined and written and stay ahead of the curve the first thing most peoplechange the trajectory both “witch of Endor?” King with the twelve months. in the heavens. No hu- on how I can provide ad- think about are table man- in the workplace and in Saul lost his kingship and God named the stars (Ps. man hand could touch it. ditional information to my ners. Although knowing one’s personal life. If you his life when he went to 147.4). Most of the names When the written word clients and improve their which fork or knife to use don’t know where to start the witch who purport- of the stars have been lost and “The Word” came, outcomes. Manners and while dining is important, just go back to the basics. edly could call up famil- over time. Over 100 are there was no longer need inter-cultural understand- there’s so much more that Instead of just practicing iar spirits;” requesting preserved through Arabic for the more ancient writ- ing are becoming more and falls under the category the golden rule, do unto her to bring the prophet and Hebrew and are used ing in the heavens. The more of a necessity in the of understanding proper others as you would have Samuel from the dead, by astronomers to-day. original teaching gradu- workplace. protocol and etiquette, es- them do unto you, also even though he required Very likely their meaning ally faded away and the The Summit was not pecially in the workplace. think of how they would his subjects to not visit is unknown to the astron- heathen, out of the smat- only filled with - amaz I find it a shame that therewant to be treated starting witches. The Bible has omers. Job 9:9; 38,31; tering they had heard by ing workshops, but it also are people today that have with respect and an open- a “theme” throughout cites Arcturus, Orion and tradition, evolved their provided an opportunity totally brushed aside their ness to understanding who from beginning to end… Pleiades. These names cosmogonies (creating to network with other pro- home training, such as say- and where they may be no worshiping idols. God and the twelve“signs”go their own understand- fessionals in the field. The ing thank you, please, and coming from. Almighty hates putting back to the foundation of ing of the universe) and closing speaker ended with pardon me; to just name bad habits and lifestyles the world. Josephus (re- mythologies (stories, a great conversation around a few. I believe if people Healing Without Hate: in His place. When the nowned Hebrew histori- not facts-nonfiction) having permission to feel practiced a little more ci- It’s a choice. It’s a life- stars and the lights were an) assures that Bible as- Companion Bible “THE and understanding emo- vility and had proper man- style. Pass it on! created in the heavens tronomy was invented by STARS ALSO” Jeanette tional intelligence. Con- ners the world would be (the fourth day), they Adam, Seth, and Enoch. Grattan Parker.Founder. versations are increasing a better place. Kindness Visit www.WendyEn- were created for distinct Astrology usage is cor- Superintendent,Today’s in the workplace around may be a small thing, but it terprises.com, www.Sea- and specific purposes: rupted, perverted with Fresh Start,Inc: www. Emotional Intelligence. If can have big dividends. If sonofGreatness.com and “divide the day from the horoscopes and other askdrjeanetteparker.com we don’t get on board and in the process of working www.forgivingforliving. night, give light upon cultic use. The primitive www.todaysfreshstart.org join the dialogue, we will together and communicat- org to learn more. Wendy the earth; they were set truth based on biblical be left behind. As I sur- ing, we stopped and tried is an international coach, for SIGNS and for SEA- facts (for those who be- veyed the room there were to understand where some- consultant, author and SONS and for DAYS and lieve the Bible) has been very few African Ameri- one else may be coming speaker.

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A new matter pursuant to Section fictitious business name or GRATEFUL HANDS STYLES 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 17913 of the Business and names listed above on N/A & HAIR COLLECTION, 6545 Professions Code). must be accompanied by the Statement must be filed FOR CHANGE OF NAME Professions code that the I declare that all information S. VICTORIA AVE APT. 6, Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective Case No. 19STCP03620 registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 The filing of this statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Superior Court of California, is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. 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Sahibdeen for Change of ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and VICTORIA AVE APT. 6, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement Name S/ Axel Neftali Diaz, Owner Professions code that the ANGELES, CA 90043 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize TO ALL INTERESTED This statement was filed registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by File No. 2019217031 or common law (See Section the use in this state of a PERSONS: with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Petitioner filed a petition Angeles on August 28, 2019 punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Professions Code). in violation of the rights of with this court for a decree NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars business on N/A. 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A new 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of declares as true any material Registered owner(s): CONSULTING, 16203 least two court days before Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section KALIKA GEBAN , 5960 FLALLON AVE, Norwalk, the matter is scheduled to Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the 08/21/2019. 17913 of the Business and GUTHRIE AVE., LOS CA 90650 County of LOS be heard and must appear before the expiration. 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(A registrant who CA 90650 Date: October 29, 2019, Time: Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed declares as true any material ERIC RICE, 8208 NEW 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, Room: in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section HAMPSHIRE AVE, LOS 418 another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90044 The address of the court is or common law (See Section The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the 08/08/2019. Professions code that the This business is conducted by 111 N. 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January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section newspaper of general NAME STATEMENT Original Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and circulation, printed in this File No. 2019232953 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires 08/09/2019. Professions code that the county: Los Angeles Sentinel The following person(s) is CNS-3290203# Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false Date: August 22, 2019 (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Edward B. Moreton, Jr. Rabi Towing, 245 N. does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Judge of the Superior Court Kenmore Ave., Suite 307, the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 Los Angeles, CA 90004, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of at the end of five years from ($1,000)). CNS-3288073# County of Los Angeles NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed S/LARRY MCINTOSH, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Registered owner(s): File No. 2019229826 another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County General Partner David E Torres, 245 N. The following person(s) is or common law (See Section Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Kenmore Ave., Suite 307, Los (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of FOR CHANGE OF NAME Angeles, CA 90004 Good Works Consulting, Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on Case No. 19GDCP00334 This business is conducted 3614 Fairway Blvd., Los Original Filing Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 08/08/2019. Superior Court of California, by: an individual Angeles, CA 90043, County 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with County of Los Angeles The registrant commenced of LA CNS-3288539# Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section Petition of: Sarah Maria to transact business under Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Martin for Change of Name the fictitious business name Monique Denise Cadle, 3614 does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Statement generally expires TO ALL INTERESTED or names listed above on Fairway Blvd., Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from PERSONS: 07/2019 CA 90043 NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Petitioner Sarah Maria Martin I declare that all information This business is conducted File No. 2019225777 in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed in the office of the County filed a petition with this court in this statement is true and by: An Individual The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided for a decree changing names correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section as follows: declares as true any material to transact business under 1. KJS UNITED, 2. KJS 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Sarah Maria Martin to Sarah matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name UNITED ENTERTAINMENT, Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Maria Martin Concepcion 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on 319 EAST 103RD ST, LOS Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the The Court orders that all Professions code that the 08/2019 ANGELES, CA 90003 County 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section persons interested in this registrant knows to be false I declare that all information of LOS ANGELES CNS-3286525# does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change matter appear before this is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the residence address of court at the hearing indicated punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who JOSEPH MILES, 319 EAST Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new below to show cause, if any, exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material 103RD ST, LOS ANGELES, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name why the petition for change of ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section CA 90003 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed name should not be granted. S/ David E Torres, Owner 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by File No. 2019203522 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Any person objecting to the This statement was filed Professions code that the an Individual The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious name changes described with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Business Name Statement above must file a written Angeles on August 28, 2019 is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 02/2015. THE WASH MOBILE Original Filing must be accompanied by the objection that includes the NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information LAUNDRY SERVICE, 118 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Affidavit of Identity form. reasons for the objection at Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and WEST KELSO STREET # A, CNS-3284367# The filing of this statement least two court days before 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Inglewood, CA 90301 County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize the matter is scheduled to Statement generally expires S/ Monique Denise Cadle, declares as true any material of LOS ANGELES the use in this state of a be heard and must appear at the end of five years from Owner matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name at the hearing to show cause the date on which it was filed This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and NAKITA HORTON , 118 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of why the petition should not be in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the WEST KELSO STREET # A, File No. 2019206297 another under Federal, State, granted. If no written objection Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on August 26, 2019 registrant knows to be false INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 The following person(s) is or common law (See Section is timely filed, the court may in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and grant the petition without a 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to an Individual AYERS MANAGEMENT, Professions Code). hearing. 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing 9724 S.HOOVER, LOS Original Filing Notice of Hearing: in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires ($1,000)). business on 07/2019. ANGELES, CA 90044 County 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Date: 10/30/2019, Time: 8:30 statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from S/JOSEPH MILES, Owner I declare that all information of LOS ANGELES CNS-3284193# a.m., Dept.: E 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed This statement was filed in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The address of the court is in the residence address of in the office of the County with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who MARCUS LEVAR AYERS 600 East Broadway, Room a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Los Angeles County on declares as true any material , 9724 S. HOOVER, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 249, Glendale, CA 91206 Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section 08/20/2019. matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90044 NAME STATEMENT A copy of this Order to Show Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by File No. 2019215571 Cause shall be published at before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the an Individual The following person(s) is least once each week for four January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: successive weeks prior to Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 07/2019. OUR BROTHERS KEEPERS the date set for hearing on must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information ONLINE BOUTIQUE, 12231 the petition in the following Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and S. LOS ANGELES STREET, newspaper of general The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new in the office of the County ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Los Angeles, CA 90061 circulation, printed in this does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided S/NAKITA HORTON, Owner declares as true any material County of LOS ANGELES county: Los Angeles Sentinel the use in this state of a Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): Date: 08/14/2019 Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and DEBRA KENDRICK , 12231 DARRELL MAVIS in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on Professions code that the S.LOS ANGELES STREET, Judge of the Superior Court another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the 07/25/2019. registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES, CA 90061 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by CNS-3286380# 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to an Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing Original does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires ($1,000)). business on N/A. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from S/MARCUS LEVAR AYERS, I declare that all information FOR CHANGE OF NAME CNS-3290745# Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed OWNER in this statement is true and Case No. 19CHCP00269 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Superior Court of California, another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of declares as true any material County of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section Petition of: Natalie Ann Vail for NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires 07/29/2019. 17913 of the Business and Change of Name File No. 2019223611 Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the TO ALL INTERESTED The following person(s) is Original The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false PERSONS: (are) doing business as: 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor Petitioner Natalie Ann Vail FNK BOUTIQUE, 1345 CNS-3288846# the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to filed a petition with this court FIGUEROA PLACE 405, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars for a decree changing names WILMINGTON, CA 90744 in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). as follows: County of LOS ANGELES another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County S/DEBRA KENDRICK, Owner Natalie Ann Vail to Natalia Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed Ann Lopez Salamanca EVELYN D. EDWARDS , NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of The Court orders that all 1345 FIGUEROA PLACE 405, File No. 2019215546 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on persons interested in this WILMINGTON, CA 90744 The following person(s) is Renewal Filing Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 08/07/2019. matter appear before this This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with court at the hearing indicated an Individual D & D SMOKE STORE, 7300 CNS-3288505# Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section below to show cause, if any, The registrant(s) started doing S SAN PEDRO ST, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name why the petition for change of business on 01/2019. ANGELES, CA 90003 County does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Statement generally expires name should not be granted. I declare that all information of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from Any person objecting to the in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed name changes described correct. (A registrant who DARRYL WASHINGTON, File No. 2019219090 in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed in the office of the County above must file a written declares as true any material 7300 S SAN PEDRO ST, LOS The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided objection that includes the matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90003 (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section reasons for the objection at 17913 of the Business and DEON WASHINGTON, 7300 K&R DISCOUNT GOODS, 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires least two court days before Professions code that the S SAN PEDRO ST, LOS 3712 MONTCLAIR STREET, Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change the matter is scheduled to registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90003 LOS ANGELES, CA 90018 Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the be heard and must appear is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by County of LOS ANGELES 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section at the hearing to show cause punishable by a fine not to a General Partnership Mailing Address: P.O BOX CNS-3286510# does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change why the petition should not be exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing 2725, LANCASTER, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the residence address of granted. If no written objection ($1,000)). business on 10/2017. 93539 Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new is timely filed, the court may S/EVELYN D. EDWARDS, I declare that all information Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name grant the petition without a Owner in this statement is true and KINGSLEY JENKINS , 3712 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed hearing. This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who MONTCLAIR STREET, LOS File No. 2019217835 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Notice of Hearing: with the County Clerk of declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90018 The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Date: 9/10/19, Time: 8:30 am, Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section ANDREA R. JENKINS , 3131 (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Business Name Statement Dept.: F49 08/16/2019. 17913 of the Business and WEST 59TH STREET #3, THE CURRY PAGES, 5008 Original Filing must be accompanied by the The address of the court is NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 PENDLETON COURT, LOS 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Affidavit of Identity form. 9425 Penfield Ave, 1st Floor Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by ANGELES, CA 90056 County CNS-3284222# The filing of this statement Room 1200, Chatsworth, CA 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor a Married Couple of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 91311 Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing Mailing Address: 6709 LA the use in this state of a A copy of this Order to Show at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars business on 08/2019. TIJERA BOULEVARD, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Cause shall be published the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). I declare that all information ANGELES, CA 90045 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of at least once each week in the office of the County S/DARRYL WASHINGTON, in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): File No. 2019213055 another under Federal, State, for four successive weeks Clerk, except, as provided Partner correct. (A registrant who THE CURRY PAGES LLC, The following person(s) is or common law (See Section prior to the date set for in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed declares as true any material 5008 PENDLETON COURT, (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and hearing on the petition in 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES, CA 90056; THE WESTSIDE HAT Professions Code). the following newspaper of 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and State of Incorporation: CA COMPANY, 8712 S 8TH AVE, Original Filing general circulation, printed in in the facts set forth in the 08/07/2019. Professions code that the This business is conducted by INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 this county: The Los Angeles statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false a limited liability company County of LOS ANGELES CNS-3284168# Sentinel 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Date: 07/16/2019 in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to business on N/A. KENT C TRAMEL , 8712 S David B Gelfound a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information 8TH AVE, INGLEWOOD, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Judge of the Superior Court Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from ($1,000)). in this statement is true and 90305 NAME STATEMENT 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed S/KINGSLEY JENKINS, correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted by File No. 2019214395 CNS-3284365# before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County HUSBAND declares as true any material an Individual The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and business on 08/2019. THE SPIRIT OF BASKETS, must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on Professions code that the I declare that all information 2623 WEST BLVD #206, LOS Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change 08/12/2019. registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90016 County FICTITIOUS The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who of LOS ANGELES does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material Mailing Address: P.O. BOX BUSINESS the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section 71164, LOS ANGELES, CA Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Statement generally expires ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and 90071 NAMES in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from THE CURRY PAGES LLC Professions code that the Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed S/ SHELDON CURRY, registrant knows to be false LINDA RENEE VEAL , 2623 or common law (See Section Statement must be filed in the office of the County Manager is guilty of a misdemeanor WEST BLVD #206, LOS 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT Original Filing Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on ($1,000)). an Individual File No. 2019233272 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 08/09/2019. S/KENT C TRAMEL, Owner The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is CNS-3290205# Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with This statement was filed business on 08/2019. (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section with the County Clerk of I declare that all information Axel’s Floor Covering Co. does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and 3234 1/2 Kentucky Place, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a in the residence address of Statement generally expires 08/05/2019. correct. (A registrant who La Crescenta, CA 91214, NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material County of LA File No. 2019230371 in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and Axel Neftali Diaz, 3234 (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Statement generally expires Professions code that the 1/2 Kentucky Place, La The Organization: Kuumba 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false Crescenta, CA 91214 (O.K.), 1195 Keniston Ave., Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted Los Angeles, CA 90019- Original Filing must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to by: an individual 1710, County of LA 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced to Registered owner(s): CNS-3288843# The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). transact business under the Olu Kwasi Osei, 1195 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires S/LINDA RENEE VEAL, fictitious business name or Keniston Ave., Los Angeles, in the residence address of 40 days after any change Owner THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 5, 2019 NEWS NEWS LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-13A-7 Celebration of Life On August 15, 2019 Mrs. Jewel Woods John Anthony Pratt the Catholic Church and was the fourth child of Mr. was a true follower of the Changed Her Address & Mrs. Jack Pratt of Mor- teachings of Jesus Christ. gan City, Louisiana. He was always inquisitive He attended Morgan about the Bible. He stud- To Heaven City Colored School in his ied and received an asso- childhood and graduated ciate Degree in Religious from Sumpter Williams Science while in Los An- High School. geles. He was instrumental Pratt relocated to the in the publication of the home of his birth, Morgan only yearbook of his high City . There he studied and school. He was a member became an ordained min- of the School’s Band, and ister. He earned his Mas- the Captain of his football ters Degree From Nichols team. State college in Louisiana. After his high school He Authored four graduation in 1959, he books. moved to Venice, Calif to He then became the be with his grandparents youth pastor of Mira- the Petty’s. cle Revival Church. He He attended Santa launched King of Kings Monica College where Helps Ministries, he was a member of the he headed the Sons of Marching Band. He later David Men Prayer and attended and graduated study Group and also from California State Col- founded “Helping Hearts lege. Foundation”. John worked wife Marie, two sons John Virginia Pratt of Los Ange- John worked in many in the schools of St Mary of Los Angeles, Jason of les and one brother Charles The funeral will be on 9505 5. Denker Ave,. LA, jobs in the Los Angeles Parish for many years. Carson, Ca. Five daugh- Pratt of Morgan City. September 6, 2019 at 11 CA 90047 and Santa Monica area. For over thirty years he ters, Jacquelyn of Carson, He was preceded in :30 A.M. It will be held He worked at UCLA as ministered to inmates in Ca, Tanya Doctry of N. death by his parents, one at Inglewood Cemetery Flowers can be sent to a staff personnel officer, the St Mary Parish Jails. Carolina, Jamie of Hou- sister and two brothers ... Mortuary 3801 W. Man- the Inglewood Cemetery coached sports and men- He was a transitional spe- ma, La.Thai of Victorville, Eunice and Jack, Emelda chester Blvd., Inglewood, Mortuary September 5, tored young men in the cialist for the St. Mary Ca. and Angel of Morgan Granger Timothy Pratt and CA. 90305 2019 after 2:00 P.M. city of Carson, Calif. Parish Re-entry program, city. two sisters, Jacquelyn Geronimo ji Jaga. Cards can be sent to John was baptized in John is survived by his Brown of Morgan City and

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This statement was filed Business Name Statement Center Drive, 5th Floor, to interested persons unless BYRON MAY be appointed with the County Clerk of must be accompanied by the September 5, 2019 after 2:00REQUEST P.M. FOR PROPOSAL Monterey Park, CA 91754. Consultants are advised that they have waived notice or as personal representative to Los Angeles County on Affidavit of Identity form. Parking is free. consented to the proposed administer the estate of the 08/06/2019. The filing of this statement SGVCOG has established a DBE goal of 16% for this action.) The independent decedent. NOTICE-In accordance with does not of itself authorize LACMTA will receive project. administration authority will be THE PETITION requests Subdivision (a) of Section the use in this state of a Proposals for PS64807 Applicants must be registered 17920, a Fictitious Name Fictitious Business Name - Annual Financial and with the online vendor portal, granted unless an interested authority to administer the Statement generally expires in violation of the rights of Compliance Audits of Metro PlanetBids Portal in order to person files an objection to estate under the Independent at the end of five years from another under Federal, State, prequalify. www.Build-laccd. Request for Proposals (RFP) the petition and shows good Administration of Estates Act and its Component Units No. 19-05 will be available the date on which it was filed or common law (See Section at the 9th Floor Receptionist org, scroll down and click on cause why the court should . (This authority will allow in the office of the County 14411 et seq., Business and Desk, Vendor/Contract “Register with PlanetBids” on our website www.sgvcog. org on or about AUGUST 27, not grant the authority. the personal representative Clerk, except, as provided Professions Code). Management Department, link. A HEARING on the petition to take many actions without in Subdivision (b) of Section Filing with Changes One Gateway Plaza, Los 2019. Please register your firm 17920, where it expires 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Angeles, CA 90012. with Planet Bids as Questions will be held in this court as obtaining court approval. & Answers (Q&A) as well 40 days after any change CNS-3284017# All Statement of Qualifications follows: 09/18/19 at 8:30AM Before taking certain very LOS ANGELES SENTINEL as any other supplemental in the facts set forth in the (SOQ) must be received at in Dept. 20, Room 629 located important actions, however, statement pursuant to Section information, including the at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS the personal representative A Pre-Proposal conference the Build-LACCD – Program RFP, an addenda and/or 17913 other than a change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS will be held on Wednesday, Management Office, 1055 ANGELES, CA 90012 will be required to give notice in the residence address of NAME STATEMENT updates will be posted, which File No. 2019217723 September 11, 2019, 2:00 Corporate Center Drive, will email notifications of IF YOU OBJECT to the to interested persons unless a registered owner. A new p.m., at One Gateway Plaza, 5th Floor; Monterey Park, granting of the petition, you they have waived notice or Fictitious Business Name The following person(s) is updates to all firms registered (are) doing business as: Los Angeles, CA 90012, California 91754 no later than: for this procurement. should appear at the hearing consented to the proposed Statement must be filed Huntington: Room 03-30A. All before the expiration. Effective HONEST AUTO and state your objections or action.) The independent WHOLESALE, 4982 VALLEY Proposals must be submitted January 1, 2014, the Fictitious to LACMTA, and be filed September 20, 2019 before file written objections with the administration authority will be Business Name Statement RIDGE AVE, LOS ANGELES, Key dates for this solicitation court before the hearing. Your granted unless an interested CA 90043 County of LOS at the reception desk, 9th 10:00 AM Local Time. must be accompanied by the floor, V/CM Department, on are: appearance may be in person person files an objection to ANGELES - Pre-proposal Conference Affidavit of Identity form. or before 2:00 p.m. Pacific or by your attorney. the petition and shows good The filing of this statement Registered owner(s): (Mandatory for Prime EDWIN NELSON , 4982 Time on Monday, September Questions shall be directed to IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR cause why the court should does not of itself authorize . Proposals received Consultants) will be held on VALLEY RIDGE AVE, LOS 30, 2019 the Online Vendor Portal. All September 04, 2019 at 01:30 or a contingent creditor of not grant the authority. the use in this state of a after the above date and time questions shall be directed to Fictitious Business Name ANGELES, CA 90043 p.m. at the San Gabriel Valley the decedent, you must file A HEARING on the petition This business is conducted by may be rejected and returned the Online Vendor Portal. in violation of the rights of unopened. Each proposal Corporate Center located your claim with the court and will be held in this court as another under Federal, State, an Individual at 4910 Rivergrade Road, mail a copy to the personal follows: 09/11/19 at 8:30AM The registrant(s) started doing must be sealed and marked or common law (See Section . Building 3, Training Room No. representative appointed by in Dept. 2D located at 111 business on N/A. Proposal No. PS64807 For future bidding 3. Enter the facility through 14411 et seq., Business and opportunities please visit the court within the later of N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, Professions Code). I declare that all information Gate No. 3. A map to the in this statement is true and the Online Vendor Portal location will be posted on either (1) four months from CA 90012 Filing with Changes For a copy of the Proposal/ 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 correct. (A registrant who which can be accessed by Planet Bids. You may call the the date of first issuance of IF YOU OBJECT to the declares as true any material Bid specification visit our visiting the website www. SGVCOG at 626-962-9292 CNS-3284020# Solicitation Page on our letters to a general personal granting of the petition, you LOS ANGELES SENTINEL matter pursuant to Section build-laccd.org under for directions. representative, as defined in should appear at the hearing Vendor Portal at https:// “Contractors and Bidders” 17913 of the Business and - Deadline for submission section 58(b) of the California and state your objections or Professions code that the business.metro.net or for then clicking the PlanetBids FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of written questions to the Probate Code, or (2) 60 days file written objections with the NAME STATEMENT registrant knows to be false further information email link. SGVCOG is September 13, File No. 2019216856 is guilty of a misdemeanor Gregory Baker at bakerg@ 9/5, 9/12/19 2019 at 5:00 pm. from the date of mailing or court before the hearing. Your metro.net. CNS-3288932# personal delivery to you of a appearance may be in person The following person(s) is punishable by a fine not to 9/5/19 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL - Proposal Submittal date (are) doing business as: exceed one thousand dollars CNS-3289802# is September 24, 2019 at notice under section 9052 of or by your attorney. STAY ON CLOTHING, 9141 ($1,000)). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL REQUEST FOR 11:00am. the California Probate Code. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR S HARVARD BLVD, LOS S/EDWIN NELSON, Owner PROPOSALS: Notice - Interviews will be conducted Other California statutes and or a contingent creditor of ANGELES, CA 90047 County This statement was filed LABORATORY OF RECORD is given that proposals in mid-October 2019. legal authority may affect the decedent, you must file of LOS ANGELES with the County Clerk of PRE-QUALIFICATION for On-Call Water Meter 8/29, 9/5/19 Mailing Address: 3713 E Los Angeles County on CNS-3285835# your rights as a creditor. You your claim with the court and OPPORTUNITY WITH Maintenance Services LOS ANGELES SENTINEL may want to consult with an mail a copy to the personal DUMA ST, COMPTON, CA 08/09/2019. LACCD Program (BRC0000112) will 90221 NOTICE-In accordance with be received by County of attorney knowledgeable in representative appointed by Registered owner(s): Subdivision (a) of Section Los Angeles, Public Works, California law. the court within the later of TIFFANI RASHON EARLEY 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE IS HEREBY Cashier Office, 900 So. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file either (1) four months from , 9141 S HARVARD BLVD, Statement generally expires GIVEN that the Los Angeles Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA PROBATE kept by the court. If you are the date of first issuance of LOS ANGELES, CA 90047 at the end of five years from Community College District 91803 until 5:30 pm, Wed., a person interested in the letters to a general personal This business is conducted by the date on which it was filed (“District”) invites Licensed October 2, 2019. A mandatory an Individual in the office of the County estate, you may file with the representative, as defined in General Contractors to submit Proposers’ Conference will be court a Request for Special section 58(b) of the California The registrant(s) started doing Clerk, except, as provided Statements of Qualification held on Wed., September 18, business on 08/2019. in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE OF PETITION Notice (form DE-154) of the Probate Code, or (2) 60 days (SOQ) for the following 2019, at 10 a.m., at Public TO ADMINISTER I declare that all information 17920, where it expires procurement: Works Headquarters, 900 filing of an inventory and from the date of mailing or in this statement is true and 40 days after any change S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, ESTATE OF: appraisal of estate assets personal delivery to you of a correct. (A registrant who in the facts set forth in the CA 91803, in the 8th MARY ALEXANDER or of any petition or account notice under section 9052 of declares as true any material statement pursuant to Section Request for Qualifications Floor, Large Construction CASE NO. as provided in Probate Code the California Probate Code. matter pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change for LABORATORIES OF Conference Room. Estimated 19STPB06237 17913 of the Business and in the residence address of section 1250. A Request Other California statutes and RECORD annual contract amount is To all heirs, beneficiaries, for Special Notice form is legal authority may affect Professions code that the a registered owner. A new $1,500,000. An RFP may be creditors, contingent creditors, registrant knows to be false Fictitious Business Name obtained by accessing the available from the court clerk. your rights as a creditor. You is guilty of a misdemeanor Statement must be filed and persons who may In Pro Per Petitioner may want to consult with an The District is seeking well link at http://dpw.lacounty.gov/ otherwise be interested in the punishable by a fine not to before the expiration. Effective brcd/servicecontracts/ or at ALENE WALKER attorney knowledgeable in qualified Laboratories of WILL or estate, or both of exceed one thousand dollars January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Record (“Applicants”) to the Cashiers Office or will be 45428 80TH STREET E California law. ($1,000)). Business Name Statement provide Laboratory of Record mailed to you upon request by MARY ALEXANDER. LANCASTER CA 93535 YOU MAY EXAMINE the file S/TIFFANI RASHON must be accompanied by the Inspection related services, calling (626) 458-4080 orTDD A PETITION FOR PROBATE 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 kept by the court. If you are EARLEY, Owner Affidavit of Identity form. CNS-3288772# as further described in the at (626) 282-7829. has been filed by ALENE a person interested in the This statement was filed The filing of this statement RFQ and Attachments. The 9/5, 9/12/19 WALKER in the Superior LOS ANGELES SENTINEL with the County Clerk of does not of itself authorize estate, you may file with the District intends to award CNS-3287772# Court of California, County of Los Angeles County on the use in this state of a Multiple Award Task Order LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE OF PETITION court a Request for Special 08/08/2019. Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES. Notice (form DE-154) of the Contracts (“MATOC”) as a THE PETITION FOR TO ADMINISTER NOTICE-In accordance with in violation of the rights of result of the RFQ process. CONSULTANT PROPOSALS filing of an inventory and Subdivision (a) of Section another under Federal, State, REQUESTED PROBATE requests that ESTATE OF: The selected firms may serve AUDREY WILLIAMS appraisal of estate assets 17920, a Fictitious Name or common law (See Section as Consultant for a variety of RFP NO. 19-05: ALENE WALKER be Statement generally expires 14411 et seq., Business and Construction Management CASE NO. or of any petition or account District Projects at any of the appointed as personal as provided in Probate Code at the end of five years from Professions Code). nine (9) campuses or satellite Services for At-Grade representative to administer 19STPB07487 the date on which it was filed Original Filing Crossings Safety To all heirs, beneficiaries, section 1250. A Request locations. Awarded Firms will the estate of the decedent. in the office of the County 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Improvement Project creditors, contingent creditors, for Special Notice form is CNS-3284012# execute a Multiple Award Task THE PETITION requests Clerk, except, as provided Order Contract (MATOC) with The San Gabriel Council of and persons who may available from the court clerk. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Governments (SGVCOG) authority to administer the in Subdivision (b) of Section the District. Future project otherwise be interested in the In Pro Per Petitioner 17920, where it expires is seeking qualified firms estate under the Independent specific requests will be WILL or estate, or both of BYRON MAY 40 days after any change to provide Construction Administration of Estates Act issued as Request for Task AUDREY WILLIAMS. 3962 BRIGHTON AVE., APT. in the facts set forth in the Order Proposals (“RFTOP”). Management Services for . (This authority will allow At-Grade Crossings Safety A PETITION FOR PROBATE 4 statement pursuant to Section GOVERNMENT the personal representative 17913 other than a change Improvement Project. The has been filed by BYRON LOS ANGELES CA 90062 to take many actions without in the residence address of at-grade crossings are located MAY in the Superior Court 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 An optional Pre-SOQ in the Union Pacific Railroad obtaining court approval. CNS-3286337# a registered owner. A new of California, County of LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Conference will be held (UPRR) right of way in the Before taking certain very LOS ANGELES COUNTY at Build-LACCD Program ANGELES. Statement must be filed City of Pomona, and UPRR important actions, however, METROPOLITAN Management Office, on THE PETITION FOR before the expiration. Effective TRANSPORTATION Los Angeles Subdivision in the personal representative January 1, 2014, the Fictitious September 11, 2019 @ the City of Montebello. PROBATE requests that AUTHORITY (LACMTA) 10:00 AM at 1055 Corporate will be required to give notice FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 www.lasentinel.net B-1 Healing Our Heart, Mind and Body By Tony Wafford Institute. Now you see why PLWHIV is rarely coordi- Special to the Sentinel I said me! I became even nated to address these three more excited when she intersecting issues of HIV, Recently, I received shared with me what the CVD, and trauma, particu- a call and was asked if I project was all about. larly among those dispro- knew someone who wanted Healing Our Heart, portionately affected by to join the team of some Mind and Body is aHIV, five- i.e., Black and Brown of the best and brightest year partnership with Dr. men and women. people working on a re- Wilbert Jordan of the Oa- According to the Cen- search project in the area sis Clinic at Charles Drew ters for Disease Control of HIV/AIDS. The project Medical Center and Dr. and Prevention (CDC), was entitled, “Healing Our Ardis Moe from the North- heart disease in the United Heart, Mind and Body,”It’s east Valley Medical Cen- States accounts for about not too often to be pre- ter. The project supports 610,000 deaths every year. sented with an opportunity people living with HIV Together with histories of to work with both friends (PLWHIV) by reducing trauma, inconsistent treat- The HHMB TEAM lead by Drs’ Gail Wyatt, Alison Hamilton and Arlene Brown COURTESY PHOTO and people you admire. So, their risk for cardiovascular ment, adherence and non- when Dr. Gail Wyatt asked disease (CVD) and to ad- adherence – more work is PLWHIV; specifically, a physical outcomes among for me an excellent instruc- if I knew of a person, in dress issues of trauma. Be- needed. Dr. Wyatt and her phased approach will drive 260 PLWHIV. tor and I did not disobey particular a man that want- cause HIV is now consid- team have designed a nov- the use of implementa- I’m so excited, not only what it said. For I feared re- ed to work on this project ered a manageable chronic el, blended, culturally con- tion strategies designed to because this project allows jecting its guidance. I flour- educate, monitor, and sup- me the opportunity to work ished greatly because of it, with her and her team, I disease, the identification gruent, evidence-informed said “I’ve got just the right and treatment of medical care model, “Healing our port providers and staff with Dr. Wyatt and her I excelled through what it guy for you—ME!” conditions that are seen in Heart, Mind and Body” in adhering to CVD care wonderful team at UCLA, caused me to do, I became

Dr. Wyatt is Professor people with HIV, includ- (HHMB), to address pa- guidelines; (2) to evaluate but also because it looks at excellent by its guidance. It in the Department of Psy- ing CVD, are increasingly tients’ trauma histories and the use and effectiveness healing the heart, the mind is true what people say; it chiatry & Biobehavioral the focus of research and barriers to care, and to pre- of implementation strate- the body together. Speak- is a divine presence in ev- Sciences at the UCLA Se- clinical attention. What is pare patients to engage in gies over time, and identify ing of the heart, in a verse erybody, blessed is the one mel Institute for Neurosci- missing and is yet another CVD risk reduction. barriers and facilitators to from the Husia, sacred whom it guides to the good ence and Human Behavior. critical component of care How are we going to organizational adoption of texts of ancient Egypt, it way to act; indeed lo, I was guidelines, provider adher- speaks of the importance of such a one.” She is also the Director of for PLWHIV – the effects do that? HHMB’s specific UCLA Sexual Health pro- of previous trauma. Experi- aims are: (1) to assess and ence to guidelines, feasibil- the heart as both the center For more information gram, director, Center for ences of trauma increases enhance organizational ity, and sustainability; and of our moral sensitivity and on the HHMB Project, Culture, Trauma and Men- the likelihood of HIV in- readiness for address- (3) to evaluate the effect rightful guidance: “It was please email Tony Wafford tal Health Disparities, asso- fection as well as CVD ing trauma and CVD risk of HHMB on cognitive- my heart that made me do at [email protected]. ciate director, UCLA AIDS risk, yet health care for among ethnic minority behavioral, emotional, and this as it guided me. It was edu Monterey Peninsula Community College District Board of Trustees Appoints New Trustee to Serve on Governing Board SenTinel neWS Service nity in the state of Arizona. organizer with Building sworn in as a member of “We are delighted to Healthy Communities. She the MPC Board of Trustees On August 29, 2019, welcome Rosalyn Green to also serves as the Parent on Wednesday, September the Monterey Peninsula the MPC Board of Trust- Advisory Council Chair 18, 2019. She will serve Community College Dis- ees,” stated board chair with the Village Project, Trustee Area 1 until the trict Board of Trustees pro- Marilynn Dunn Gustafson. Inc. next election for governing visionally appointed Ms. “Her personal knowledge Ms. Green expressed board members in Novem- Rosalyn Green as the Area of MPC; history of civic that she was inspired to ber 2020. 1 trustee representing Sea- engagement; and commit- serve as a trustee by, “my David Martin, MPC side and Sand City. ment to education, diver- deep love of my family, Interim Superintendent/ Ms. Green was selected sity, equity, and inclusion my Seaside community, President, stated, “We look from a pool of six candi- made her stand out from the education and support forward to the valuable dates to replace Natalia a field of excellent - candi I received as a graduate of perspective Ms. Green will Molina, who resigned her dates.” Monterey Peninsula Col- bring to the Board of Trust- position as a member of the Ms. Green is a lifelong lege, and my desire to be ees as we work together district’s board of trustees resident of the Monterey of service. Our family be- to transform lives through .” COURTESY PHOTO effective July 9, 2019, after Peninsula. She’s currently lieves in MPC.” education Rosalyn Green accepting a career opportu- employed as a community Ms. Green will be

SenTinel neWS Service taining strong personal man, and CEO, John Hope credit, accessing capital, Bryant. “Essential to this CIT Group Inc., and and managing budgets. process is building and its Southern California re- “Our brand is about maintaining good credit so tail branch bank OneWest turning ideas into out- that the ‘woman behind the Bank, introduced the next comes and we’re excited business’ is truly empow- facet of the Launch and to support women in the ered.” Grow initiative. In partner- LA-area with the tools and Launch and Grow is ship with the nonprofit Op- training they need to build unique in that it brings CIT eration HOPE, the 12-week strong and successful local banking experts into the HOPE Inside program businesses,” said CIT chief HOPE Inside training pro- kicks-off in Los Angeles marketing and communi- gram, which is a no-cost and seeks to empower lo- cations officer Gina Proia.financial education - cur cal women small business “We understand how criti- riculum for small business COURTESY PHOTO owners. cal small businesses are owners. OneWest Bank Building upon last to the local economy, and has provided HOPE Inside to extend our partnership tools and resources they ners, along with CIT and year’s ten-part small busi- when they thrive, commu- within its branches since with Operation HOPE in need to cultivate their small OneWest representatives, ness educational video nities thrive.” 2014 and will host Los An- Southern California as this businesses. The Los Ange- will provide their expertise series and the most recent “We are pleased to geles participants in its Tar- effort highlights our stead- les program involves a net- and insights during the up- Launch and Grow New bring the Launch and Grow zana location. fast commitment to helping work of program partners coming cohort. York City program, the ini- program initiative to the “Supporting small busi- local entrepreneurs launch including Mastercard, the Individuals can access tiative includes a series of West Coast and arm lo- nesses where we live and thriving enterprises.” Bloom Ads Global Media the content and resources in-person workshops and cal participants with the work is one of our key te- By the end of 2020, the Group, HCT Group and by visiting www.cit.com/ classes for small business knowledge they need to nets,” said Heather Ellison, program will provide over the National Association of launch-grow and engage on owners. Classes will focus succeed,” said Operation head of Retail Banking at 400 women in New York Women Business Owners, social media by following on key topics such as main- HOPE’s founder, chair- OneWest. “We’re pleased and Los Angeles with the Los Angeles. These part- #LaunchAndGrow.

By MaTTHeW mind-altering substance in and Drug Administration heat a flavored nicotineoils used for vaping mari- are generally inspected for Perrone marijuana. warned the public not to solution into an inhalable juana, experts say. quality and safety, but there Associated Press Officials from the Cen- buy vaping products off the aerosol. The products have The mysterious illness is a largely unregulated ters for Disease Control street. And officials recom- been used in the U.S. for underscores the compli- gray market. Health officials are rec- and Prevention said they mended people concerned more than a decade and are cated nature of the vaping On Thursday, top health ommending people who are looking at 215 possible about the health risks “con- generally considered safer market, which includes officials in the Trump ad- vape consider avoiding cases across 25 states. All sider refraining from using than traditional cigarettes both government-regulated ministration reiterated e-cigarettes while they in- the cases involve teens or e-cigarette products.” because they don’t cre- nicotine products and THC- warnings against marijua- vestigate more cases of a adults who have used e- Health and Human Ser- ate all the cancer-causing based vape pens, which are na use by adolescents and breathing ailment linked to cigarettes or other vaping vices Secretary Alex Azar byproducts of burning to- considered illegal under pregnant women, empha- the devices. devices. Symptoms of the said in a statement the gov- bacco. federal law. sizing the increasing po- While the cause re- disease include coughing, ernment is “using every But some vaping prod- Eleven states and the tency of the drug. mains unclear, officials saidshortness of breath, chest tool we have to get to the ucts have been found to District of Columbia allow Friday that many reports pain, fatigue, nausea and bottom of this deeply con- contain other potentially marijuana for recreational involve e-cigarette prod- vomiting. cerning outbreak.” harmful substances, includ- use. THC-based products ucts that contain THC, the The CDC and Food E-cigarettes generally ing flavoring chemicals and in these regulated markets THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 www.lasentinel.net B-2 Student Athlete of the Week: Aaliyah Jordan BY AMANDA SCURLOCK games. Jordan has faced difficult some sessions, her team- Sports Writer “Everybody responded challenges in her college mates would join Jordan and everybody wanted to career. During her fresh- and get a deeper under- Junior outfielder, Aaliy- win,” Jordan said about the man season, Jordan was standing of her feelings ah Jordan is a key contribu- Bruins. “We weren’t really sidelined with an ACL towards her injury. tor to the UCLA softball worried about [Oklahoma] injury. Up to that point, she “[The sports psycholo- team, she is third on the we were more so worried had never missed games gist] motivated me and team in batting average at about ourselves.” due to injury. gave me the strength to be .383 percent, aiding the In game one of the “There were times vulnerable,” Jordan said. UCLA Bruins to a 56-6 WCWS, Jordan batted the where I had to go talk to a During the 2019 sea- overall record and a first homerun of the game; sports psychologist be- son, Jordan used her wis- Women’s College World UCLA ultimately ousted cause it was just hard,” Jor- dom to help a teammate Series (WCWS) victory. Oklahoma 16-3. Jordan dan said. “Hard for me see- who continued to be side- Jordan has hit 16 RBI also made an RBI in game ing my teammates continue lined with multiple injuries. and 13 home runs this sea- two. to get better and me staying The teammate soon son. She had a season high “I always have a plan. stagnant, learning how to stepped up to be a source of four RBI against Robert For me, it’s just going up walk again.” motivation to the team. Morris University and two and being aggressive,” she With the help her “It was really great see- homeruns against the Uni- said about her batting strat- coaches, Jordan was reas- ing her even as a freshman versity of Oklahoma. The egy. “I do better when I’m sured that her presence was being able to lead the team motto for the Bruins this calm and when I attack needed on the team. She in cheers,” Jordan said. past season and during the early.” directed her energy “I’m glad that I could have WCWS was to enjoy the An added challenge to towards motivating and helped her in that situation game and have fun. the Bruins during the cheering for her team- because I know it wasn’t Reaching the WCWS WCWS was the quarter mates. The support she easy for her.” has been a standard for the system that UCLA operates received from the coaching Follow @lasentinel- PHOTO BY UCLA ATHLETICS Bruins since 2015, they felt under. Finals season comes Junior outfielder, Aaliyah Jordan helped the UCLA Bruins staff and teammates also news on Instagram and this was the year they after the World Series for softball team win a national title. kept her uplifted. @thelasentinel on Twitter would win it all. In their quarter system schools Visits to the sports psy- to keep up with Student best-of three title series while semester system were at the World Series, studying, we would have chologist were beneficial, Athlete of the Week. To against Oklahoma, the Bru- schools would be on sum- had free time to do whatev- study hall two to three although Jordan was ini- request a story on a student ins were determined to earn mer vacation. er they want,” Jordan said. hours every day.” tially apprehensive about athlete, email amanda@ the national title in two “Most people, when we “But us, our free time was Along with triumphs, expressing her feelings. For lasentinel.net. Vela-less LAFC Drop Three Points Against Minnesota ALAN BRAXTON nia Stadium. In a game that ble their lead in the 29th Sports Writer was considered a must-win minute from yet another for Minnesota, due to a Mason Toye goal, this time On Sunday, September fifth place standing at the one-upping himself with an 1, LAFC hosted Minnesota start of the game, proved to even better goal than his United at Banc of Califor- be just the motivation they first, curling a shot from 30 needed. yards out to beat Pablo Sis- LAFC on the other niega once again, this time hand, have already at the near post. clinched a berth in the LAFC were not without playoffs and are playing their chances throughout more for pride and form. the match, one of the best The Black and Gold coming from a Lee Nguyen nearly opened the scoring free kick in the 59th in the 14th minute when minute, that was narrowly newly minted LAFC mem- batted away by the Min- ber Brian Rodríguez nearly nesota keeper Vito Man- scored, with the goalkeeper none. deflecting his shot to Latif PHOTO ROBERT TORRENCE Though not LAFC’s Mark-Anthony Kaye (14) and Lee Nguyen (24) had diffi- Blessing, who was unable culty controlling the midfield against Minnesota. night, this was not neces- to get a shot off before a sarily a must-win scenario Minnesota defender neu- thwarted by another great turned the opened space for them and they were tralized the attack. save from the Minnesota into a successful counter missing their most impor- LAFC almost scored keeper. attack led by Minnesota’s tant player in Carlos Vela.

PHOTO ROBERT TORRENCE again in the 25th minute Within a span of sec- Mason Toye, who from a The Black and Gold play PHOTO ROBERT TORRENCE With Carlos Vela out due to when LAFC midfielder onds, Minnesota was able near impossible angle beat away at Orlando next Sat- Recent US U-23 call-up injury, Brian Rodríguez got Eduard Atuesta made a to take advantage of the Pablo Sisniega at the far urday and are back at home Mason Toye (23) scored the his first start for the Black brilliant run into the Min- LAFC players up field dur- post with a curling effort. against Toronto FC on Sep- only goals in the contest and Gold. nesota 18-yard box but was ing Atuesta’s run and Minnesota would dou- tember 21. with his brace. USC Trojans Begin Season with Victory BY AMANDA SCURLOCK head coach, Clay Felton yard passing play. Sports Writer noted that Reyna was good That did not deter the at creating plays Trojans, as running back, The Fresno State offense “He had 88 net yards Stephen Carr made two trips created several problems for and he kept plays alive for in the end zone within three the USC Trojans, but the them,” Felton said. “I think regulated minutes. Fresno Trojans prevailed with a 31- we missed some opportuni- quarterback, Reyna ran a 23 victory in their season ties and missed tackles in 21-yard keeper put the Bull- opening game. the back end, behind the line dogs in position for a field Sophomore quarterback, of scrimmage.” goal. JT Daniels completed 34 The early minutes of the Malepeai made the rush- passes for 215 yards, junior game, the Trojans had two ing plays and Vaughns was a wide receiver, Tyler Vaugh- pivotal plays nullified. Dur- key target for Daniels. ns made 11 catches from ing the kickoff, wideout Vaughns made a 28-yard 150 yards and junior tail- Velus Jones Jr. ran a 61-yard advance, helping the Trojans back, Vavae Malepeai had return, which was discarded get to the Fresno State 20- 23 carries for 135 yards. due to the Trojans having yard line to kick a successful Former West L.A. Col- two players with the no. 7 field goal. lege quarterback, Jorge jersey on field. The second Reyna continued to came when wide receiver, make advances on the E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL Reyna completed 256 pass- USC Trojans charge the field at the L.A. Coliseum. ing yards and 109 rushing Michael Pittman Jr. attempt- ground until he sent a 34- yards for Fresno State. USC ed to score a TD off a 15- yard pass to wideout, Der- to have a head coach that’s momentum for the Trojans commenced, the Bulldogs rion Grim on a third down, always gonna bet on you no with an agile and speedy advanced enough to secure a scoring a touchdown. The matter what.” punt return for a touchdown. field goal. On their next pos- USC offense returned to the The Bulldogs’ defense “When you get a chance session, wide receiver, Chris field, a 26-yard rush from sacked Daniels near the end to hit a home run, hit a home Coleman committed a Malepeai would give them a of the second quarter, caus- run and so that’s what I did,” touchdown catch; this put first in goal. Linebacker, ing the Trojans to lose pos- Jones said. “I couldn’t have the Bulldogs within eight Justin Rice intercepted session and their starting done without my brothers points of the Trojans. Daniels pass, but the USC quarterback, who was side- blocking for me.” Although Fresno State kept defense got their revenge by lined with a knee injury. At On their next posses- USC from any big plays in sacking Reyna for a 10-yard halftime, the Trojans were up sion, Slovis sent a 41-yard the final minutes, the Tro- loss in Fresno State’s next 17-10 against the Bulldogs. bomb to Carr, setting up a jans secured their first win possession. USC freshman quarter- first-and-goal situation. of the season. “This is fun, coming off back, Kedon Slovis replaced Malepeai rushed in a touch- The Trojans will host the E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL ball, really keeping it up Daniels and quickly made down a few plays later, Stanford Cardinal on Satur- USC defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu (51) tackles tempo,” Malepeai said. “It’s sound passes to the receivers cementing their score at 31. day, September 7 at 7:30 Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers (20). the best feeling in the world corps. Jones found some As the fourth quarter p.m. B-3 LASENTINEL.NET SPORTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Triplets are 2019 BIG3 Champs! BERTRAM KELLER Contributing Writer

A high-screen is set at the top of the key; Joe John- son edges past the screener, catches the quick inbound pass, and fires a 3-pointer to win the game! The BIG3 season is officially over, and the Triplets are 2019 BIG3 champs! Sunday, September 1, 2019, Staples Center show- cased the championship matchup between (7-1) Triplets and (5-3) Killer 3’s. BERTRAM KELLER / L.A. SENTINEL Joe Johnson, Jamario Moon, and Al Jefferson celebrate Three-time WNBA MVP Triplets championship win! and four-time Olympic gold medalist, Lisa Leslie, coach of the year honors to two back-to-back WNBA coached the Triplets to a 50- with a championship victo- Championships—in 2001 BERTRAM KELLER / L.A. SENTINEL 39 victory in BIG3’s third ry. Leslie, Hall of Famer and 2002, showed sound Lisa Leslie wins BIG3 championship her first year as Head Coach. coaching ability, leading the Triplets to a championship Oakley, is known for his onship winning 3-point shot the BIG3.” title her first season as blue-collar defense, spear- in front of the Los Angeles When asked about the coach. Each team put on a headed much of the team’s Lakers star point-forward, difference between playing hard-fought display, amid defensive strategy. Howev- LeBron James. When asked in the NBA versus playing post-game interview Leslie er, even with the defensive about the last shot, Johnson in the BIG3, Triplets guard said, “At the end of the day, showcase, Jackson could said, “It was a momentum Jamario Moon (11-points, [we] all have the same pas- not successfully stop John- shot. I knew we needed 9-rebounds) said, “The sion, fight, and a will to son, who drained the game three points to win, and I biggest difference is the win.” winning shot to seal the wanted to take that shot. physicality, but the talent Killer 3’s star guard and game. Not only for myself, but for level is the same. Every- NBA champion, Stephen Joe Johnson dominated my teammates as well.” body wants to win.” In addi- Jackson recorded an excit- in his first BIG3 season, According to a report tion, Alan Anderson, a tena- ing 19-points, nine- receiving MVP honors, from ESPN’s Marc Spears, cious multiple position BERTRAM KELLER / L.A. SENTINEL rebounds and a block in his leading the league in points Johnson is set to work out guard recorded 11-points, ISO Joe drains championship winning shot in front of Los Angeles Lakers star point-forward, LeBron James. battle against ISO Joe. Jack- (175), assists (31), field- for the Los Angeles Clip- eight-rebounds, and four- son who guarded Johnson goals made (63), and 4- pers, among several other assists in Sunday’s year championship show- and WNBA legend, is the most of his offensive pos- pointers made (4). At 38- NBA teams. BIG3 co- matchup. Triplets’ co-cap- case, a professional 3-on-3- second woman to win coach sessions showcased a fan- years-old, it is fair to say founder Ice Cube said via tain and accomplished NBA basketball association of the year, voted on by tastic defensive competitive Johnson can still play at a Twitter, “Remember this, Center, Al Jefferson made founded by Ice Cube and players and coaches in the spirit rarely celebrated. high level leading Triplets whether Joe gets picked up momentous in-game deci- Jeff Kwatinetz. league. Killer 3’s head coach and with 28-points, six- or not. The fact that NBA sions and scrappy plays, During Sunday’s game, Leslie, who once also long-time New York Knicks rebounds, and four-assists; teams are even looking at along with Jannero Pargo, Coach Leslie received led the Los Angeles Sparks Power Forward, Charles including, the champi- our players is a huge win for and Sergerio Gipson. Black Schools Hope NBA Star’s Gift Sparks a Golf Resurgence BY JESSE J. HOLLAND Debert Cook, publisher of played golf professionally, Associated Press the African American became the first Black Golfer’s Digest. woman to play in the LPGA Ernie Andrews looks out Curry, who has long been Tour. And Charlie Sifford to the grounds of Washing- known as a passionate golfer, joined the PGATour in 1961 ton's historic Langston Golf made the announcement after years of the organiza- Course and shrugs at the fact about his Howard donation tion’s Whites-only clause that fewer young Black at Langston Golf Course, one that kept out golfers of color. golfers are coming out to of the few U.S. golf courses Andrews said young play these days. to allow African Americans golfers still have to fight the As a Black man and when it opened in 1939. The perception that it’s “a White longtime pro at a place that course was home to the man’s” sport. He hopes that a was once one of the few Royal Golf Club and the resurgence of HBCU golf will courses in the U.S. where Wake Robin Golf Club, the help bring more African African Americans were nation’s first for African American youth into the sport. allowed to play, Andrews is American men and women. Golf is a great way to hoping a gift from NBA star African Americans teach discipline and perse- Stephen Curry to re-estab- AP PHOTO/ANDREW HARNIK made steady progress in golf verance, he said, as well as lish a golf program at promi- Callaway Golf Company CEO Oliver Brewer III, left, Howard student Otis Ferguson, fourth after Langston Golf Course an avenue into the corporate nent and historically Black from left, Howard University President Wayne Frederick, fourth from right, and Golden was built, culminating with world for students who may Howard University is the State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, third from right, pose for photographs with Howard Woods’ domination of the not otherwise have a way in. student caddies before teeing off together at Langston Golf Course in Washington, Mon- start of an upward trend. sport in the early 2000s. “We use golf, but the day, Aug. 19, 2019, following a news conference where Curry announced that he would “This is a great sport, be sponsoring the creation of men's and women's golf teams at Howard University. In 1964, Althea Gibson, real teaching is about life,” and we have too much tradi- a tennis pioneer who also Andrews said. tion as a people trying to get Harold Varner III and 21 academic year. Chicago State and Benedict into the sport to lose it now,” Cameron Champ. Jackson State University College in South Carolina, Andrews said. More than half of the in Mississippi made history which are both HBCUs. Curry’s gift to Howard collegiate Black golfers in 2007 by becoming the Many believed that in Washington is bringing compete at HBCUs, but first HBCU to compete in Woods’ barrier-shattering new attention to golf at his- those programs are con- the NCAA Division I golf ascent that started with his torically Black colleges and stantly struggling for sur- tournament. But the univer- historic 1997 win at the universities and spotlighting vival. Only about a quarter sity suspended its men and Masters – at a club that once the harsh budget constraints of the more than 100 women’s golf teams a banned Black golfers – that they face in keeping HBCUs have golf teams, decade later when it faced a would usher in a new gener- their programs alive. said Craig Bowen, president budget crisis. ation of African American Black colleges and uni- and founder of the Black Some HBCUs struggle players on the PGA Tour. versities are a crucial College Golf Coaches’ to find Black golfers and But those projections pipeline to increasing diver- Association. end up fielding teams with didn’t materialize, in part sity in golf at a time when Howard abandoned its White players, and the pro- because of the deep chal- few African Americans are golf program in the 1970s grams are among the first to lenges that young African playing the sport at the col- before Curry, a two-time get targeted during budget Americans still face when it AP PHOTO/ANDREW HARNIK lege and professional levels. NBA MVP who has won crunches. comes to taking up a sport Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, and Only about 300 of the three championships with the “It’s not football or bas- that requires considerable Howard student Otis Ferguson, left, pose for photographs NCAA’s more than 10,000 Golden State Warriors, inter- ketball generating dollars, expense and travel to play at at a news conference at Langston Golf Course in Wash- college golfers are Black, vened last week. He donated and they don’t want to go out a high level. ington, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, where Curry announced according to association some of his fortune toward a and spend money and actual- “A lot of my golf organ- that he would be sponsoring the creation of men's and data. And just three African six-year deal to help the ly have to go out and raise izations and clubs are really women's golf teams at Howard University. Ferguson's American golfers are on the school relaunch its men’s and money for golf,” said Bowen, being challenged in attract- suggestion that they play golf during a visit by Curry to PGA Tour: Tiger Woods, women’s teams for the 2020- who used to coach golf at ing young people,” said Howard earlier this year lead to this announcement. Jaguars Linebacker, Myles Jack Signs 4-Year, $57M Extension ASSOCIATED PRESS proven himself to be a key Jack was entering the final component of our defense. year of his rookie deal. His Jacksonville Jaguars His versatility and durability base salary in 2019 is linebacker, Myles Jack has are both traits that we value $1,313,787, but his new deal signed a four-year, $57 mil- on the football field.” makes him the NFL’s third- lion extension, placing him Jack has played in all 48 highest paid inside line- under contract through the games in three NFL seasons, backer – behind Seattle’s 2023 season. totaling 221 tackles, five Bobby Wagner and the New Jack finalized the deal sacks and an interception. He York Jets’ C.J. Mosley. Monday, two days after was one of three guys to play The extension is ex- agreeing to it. The contract 100 percent of his team’s pected to give Jacksonville includes $33 million guaran- defensive snaps in 2018, join- team flexibility with its teed. ing Denver’s Justin Simmons franchise tag in 2020, elim-

AP PHOTO/GARY MCCULLOUGH, FILE Top executive Tom and Philadelphia’s Malcolm inating the possibility of In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker, Myles Jack (44) Coughlin says: “This was Jenkins. having to choose between reacts after making a play during the first half of the team's NFL football game against something that we wanted to A second-round draft tagging Jack and Yannick the Indianapolis Colts in Jacksonville, Fla. get done because Myles has pick out of UCLA in 2016, Ngakoue. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-1

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett tomorrow.’ When I went Staff Writer to bed that night, I dreamt of the name, The Kingdom The British gospel Choir, and that is when we group, The Kingdom Choir became a proper entity. It (TKC), will bring their was all by accident,” she soulful music to the Holly- said with a laugh. wood Bowl in Los Angeles But, it’s no accident on Sept. 8. how the world has em- Although around for braced The Kingdom Choir nearly 25 years, TKC as- and their heighted fame cended to international has triggered thoughts stature after singing, about the message TKC “Stand By Me,” at the roy- wants to share with people. al wedding of Prince Harry With their legacy in mind, of Wales and Meghan Mar- Gibson plans to focus on kle, Duchess of Sussex. spreading love, hope and Now, local fans can hear inspiration through their that song and more tracks music. from TKC’s album of the “I think that the world is same name. in dire need of those three Their show will fea- things. Love, hope because ture renditions of “Amaz- there is a lot of hopeless- ing Grace” and “Hark! ness, and inspiration. We The Herald Angels Sing” SHORE FIRE MEDIA need to be inspired and to more contemporary cuts Conductor/founder Karen Gibson, center, and The Kingdom Choir. see things that will push us like Beyoncé’s “Halo,” to do great things,” noted Adele’s “Make You Feel with some of the states that rytale to sing for the prince old Gibson and her nine- worship services of Black Gibson. My Love,” John Legend’s I have never been to before and duchess. It felt really year-old sister in music Pentecostal churches. “We are looking for- “All of Me,” and Cold- in my life, and to [visit- magical and almost sur- classes. After starting with Their popularity at- ward to releasing more of play’s “Fix You.” ing] Canada, of course. I real,” recalled Gibson. classical piano, the sisters tracted the attention of a our music into the world. The stop in L.A. is just love the scenery, going “Looking back on it now, it next learned to play the television program execu- The support from Black just one of 30+ concerts from state-to-state and see- just felt like the time really oboe and clarinet. Their in- tive, who invited the group Americans has been in- that TKC will make in the ing the changes and beauty whizzed by very quickly. terest in vocals didn’t ignite to sing for the show’s 35th credible and we are just so United States and Canada. and individuality of each We all thought it would until their late teens. birthday. After accepting, grateful and surprised by it Other California shows state. It is absolutely gor- just be ‘in the moment.’ We “We started singing Gibson was asked for the and we would just like to will take place in Santa geous! Just driving around didn’t think this ‘moment’ because of The Winans. In choir’s name and she real- say ‘thank you’ to every- Barbara on Sept. 9, and in makes me happy.” would just carry on and on 1983, I think they released ized that they didn’t have one who communicated San Jose on Sept. 10. Gibson’s happiness has until we are touring Ameri- their debut album and on one. by Instagram, Facebook or While their North soared even higher since ca. It’s just crazy to us, but the album was the song, “The producer said sent emails. It’s been really America tour schedule is TKC’s world debut before we are very grateful. ‘The Question Is.’ We just ‘you better get a name by lovely and great! daunting, TKC “will be two billion viewers of the “I got to meet the prince fell in love with it. We fine,” said conductor royal and wedding. The event and duchess and they were would gather around the founder, Karen Gibson. In counts among one of the very nice people. They piano and sing it and that’s a Sentinel interview, she most memorable perfor- were regular, down-to- how I got into singing. I agreed, “Our schedule is mances of her 30-year ca- earth, very friendly and was about 18-years-old,” challenging, but we will do reer, which also includes very much in love,” she said Gibson. it by God’s grace. I believe singing for Nelson Mande- said. “The royal wedding She sang with her it.” la, Bishop Desmond Tutu, is something that will never church choir as well as in- In fact, Gibson is an- Queen Elizabeth II, for- leave us and we will always formally gathering with ticipating viewing the sites mer President Bill Clinton, treasure that moment.” friends to share their vo- across America. Although pop legend Elton John and Like many artists, cal talents at events around she visited the nation in the British rockers, The Spice Gibson’s musical journey London. Soon, they were past, she said, “I’m looking Girls. began in childhood. Her asked to sing for a radio SHORE FIRE MEDIA forward to getting familiar “But, it was like a fai- mother enrolled eight-year- program that was recording Gibson, right, leads TKC members in a spirited selection.

By Jevone F. Moore ping to every song they ready to party and she en- Contributing Writer played. couraged the crowd to wel- Some folks might not come her back. She sang A Labor Day Week- know that MAZE was with tracks to allow for end smooth jam party took originally named Raw Soul easy quick transition for place Saturday night at when they started the group the headliner. the Greek Theater when in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- Told the fans, “let’s go MAZE hit the stage nested vania in 1970. But a whole back to my first album,” in the Griffith Park hills. lot changed when singer “All by Myself” (1987) to The sold-out concert was Marvin Gaye crossed their kick it off, before giving rocking back and forth paths and influenced them a shout-out to the queen, like it was 1981 when they to change the name when Aretha Franklin, and sing dropped the hit we all love he took them on the road a part of “Rock Steady” in “Before I Let Go.” and let’s say the rest is his- her honor. As soon as the lights tory. Regina finished her set dropped, folks jumped out Jubu Smith played a with “If I Could” and the their seats knowing the solo that was so amazing crowd was on their feet party of the weekend is and mesmerizing that all giving that energy back. It about to go down. From the ladies wanted to know was truly a cultural affair. the first note, the hips were the name of the lead gui- Comedian Donell Raw- JEVONE MOORE/L.A. SENTINEL swaying back and forth Frankie Beverly and Maze rocked the house during their concert in Los Angeles. tarist. The song “Golden lings opened the show with with hand claps from the Time of Day” is his time to jokes that got the crowd in front to back terraces. been rocking cities like Los getting to wear their white cember,” said Frankie Bev- shine and Smith took it. good mood to start. Rawl- The living legends Angeles for 40 plus years outfits for one last time this erly while he was talking to When the party was ings, being a season co- MAZE featuring Frankie and counting. season. He was really feel- the fans on stage. winding down and almost median for over 25 years, Beverly, a true funk band Frankie Beverly wear- ing it this night during the I’m still asking myself over, the fans still were giv- had a set for all ages in from the Bay Area in San ing a white shirt, pants show. who jammed more Frankie ing the band the same ener- the crowd. He even gave a Francisco, California has and hat matched the crowd “I will be 73 this De- or people in aisle two step- gy back that was played for history lesson on the great them all night. The stand- Shirley Caesar and how ing ovations were without good she can cook. question after a great per- Maze and Frankie Bev- formance. erly will travel to Phila- The MAZE tour has delphia, and Irving, Texas nine more tour dates along next week. with five more other- ap pearances lined up from now till November. If you have never been to a MAZE concert yet, you better find a way to get a ticket. Their lineup of songs will have you sing-

JEVONE MOORE/L.A. SENTINEL ing hit-after-hit until it’s At left, Frankie Beverly sings. Above, comedian Donell time to go home. Rawlings interacts with the audience. At far right, Re- Regina Belle jumped on stage dress in all-white, JEVONE MOORE/L.A. SENTINEL gina Belle entertains the crowd with her classic songs. JEVONE MOORE/L.A. SENTINEL C-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

By Lapacazo SandovaL the inspiring and persever- pened to be gay. writers, including on ‘The Contributing Writer ant former pumpkin farm- Bravest Knight.’ But, as er, Sir Cedric, who married LAS: Did you always a White, cisgender man, I What’s wrong with the prince of his dreams. know that Hulu would know that fair access to op- Hulu’s newest children ani- He shares his story transform your vision into portunities in family enter- mated series, “The Bravest with his adopted 10-year- a short and then into an ani- tainment demands a dedi- Knight?” It has an African old daughter Nia (Afri- mated series? cation to change. Working American female lead and can American, voiced by DE: The path for this with creative writers of col- some African-American Storm Reid), on how he story has been anything but or is a necessity for anyone voice talent including Ru- transformed from being a predictable. After it was serious about their devel- Paul, Wanda Sykes, and humble farmer to becom- met with resistance based opment as a writer, and is Wilson Cruz. ing a brave, full-fledged on the content, I went out serious about strengthening There should be a time knight. Nia, who is training and found a talented ani- the industry as a whole, and to celebrate, but when to become a knight herself, mator from Denmark (Ida I plan on actively pursuing the email invitation was learns important values M. Schouw Andreasen) those partnerships. extended to watch “The such as honor, justice, and who believed in the mes- Bravest Knight” and then compassion; proving that sage and was willing to an- LAS: Congratulations. speak with the creator, knighthood is much more imate the tale into a short. I’m very proud of you. Daniel Errico, I assumed than slaying dragons. I’m so grateful that Hulu What’s the bigger message that the creator was African Here’s the history, Dan- got behind it, licensing to a younger generation? American. He is not and iel Errico earned his place the short from there, and DE: The lessons in each it’s heartbreaking because on Hulu. According to the then picking up my second episode of ‘The Bravest the issue of White people press notes the new version short, ‘Rosaline.’ To deliver Knight’ are meant to build benefiting from “coloring will further the streaming Hulu a full series, I found on each other as part of the in a Black or Brown char- network’s “commitment to a wonderful partner in Big growing and open conver- acter” to bring in that pow- connecting with kids and Bad Boo Studios, bringing sation between Sir Cedric erful demographic is akin families through bold ap- the story to life in a way and his daughter, Nia, as to cultural appropriation. proaches in storytelling,” that I couldn’t have imag- she embarks on her jour-

According to a 2018 Niel- representatives said in a HULU ined when I first put pencil ney towards knighthood. son report, the African May 23 press release. Hulu’s poster for “The Bravest Knight.” to paper six years ago. This allows us to touch on American buying power The first five episodes many themes, from perse- at 1.2 trillion dollars. I of “The Bravest Knight” lectual property which only ator Daniel Errico had to LAS: Do you work verance to forgiveness to use as an example, under debuted on Hulu June 21 features characters of color share about his journey to with other creative writers self-confidence. However, the category of baby food, and is based on his 2014 in order to attract the Black get his vision on Hulu. of color who traditionally the overarching message Black consumers (42.76%) book “The Bravest Knight and Brown audience. (and sadly) have Holly- that I hope a younger gen- make up over 50 percent Who Ever Lived” and be- Shame on you for just L.A. Sentinel: What wood’s proverbial door, in eration will find throughout of overall spending which fore that, it was an animat- coloring in characters and inspired you to create this family entertainment, shut is about the bravery of be- leans into a larger question, ed short, which premiered hiring Black and Brown character? against them? ing yourself and being true who’s consuming children on Hulu in 2015. voice talent. Shame on you Daniel Errico: When DE: You raise an im- to yourself. entertainment? I want to be clear, I’m for not opening the door I started writing for kids I portant question that de- Black and Brown par- not calling out “The Brav- and developing intellectual read all the fairytales that serves to be asked on all https://www.hulu.com/ ents know the frustrating est Knight” creator, Daniel property created by us and I could get my hands on. productions. As a newcom- press/hulu-announces-one- challenge of finding books,Errico, he is not the vil- for us for the lucrative fam- They were stories told and er to kids shows, I haven’t of-a-kind-new-original- movies and animated se- lain. As a member of the ily audience. retold over generations, yet had the privilege of animated-kids-series-the- ries that feature stories and LGBTQ community, I un- Dear Hulu and Hol- and yet there was a stun- working with many other bravest-knight/ characters that look like derstand the importance of lywood, here is my ques- ning lack of diversity in the us, and that is created by what he’s achieving and the tion — what’s new in the characters, motivations, us. Sure, creators “color” positive impact his show is development sector for and happily ever afters. in character, but for the having on communities, so the family animated series When I first created Ce- most part, these pieces of I embrace and respect his at your company? Do you dric in ‘The Bravest Knight entertainment are created bravery and commitment. have any shows being cre- Who Ever Lived,’ friends by White men. This is the Horray to “The Bravest ated by and for the African of mine from my home same for “The Bravest Knight” — to be clear — American and Latino fam- state couldn’t get married, Knight.” I’m calling out Hulu exec- ily audience? despite their fairytale ro- Now, I admit that “The utives — publicity — and It’s a question that I mances. Bravest Knight” is a very all the powerful content hope will be answered. It felt well beyond time good show. I admit that I players who continue to In the interim, here is what to share new stories with enjoy watching the story of become rich from the intel- “The Bravest Knight” cre- kids, to show them all forms of love and identity in a positive light, and to offer multi-dimensional COURTESY PHOTO Daniel Errico is the creator of “The Bravest Knight.” protagonists who also hap-

By Jonathan Landrum, Jr. Change. Bowl halftime show. Jay-Z AP Entertainment Writer Songs of the Season said earlier this month that will debut during NFL he’s told NFL Commis- Meek Mill and Meghan games each month and si- sioner Roger Goodell that Trainor are helping kick multaneously release on the partnership couldn’t be off the new social change streaming platforms, ac- about him performing at partnership between the cording to a news release. the Super Bowl. NFL and Jay-Z before the An Inspire Change apparel Jay-Z has been a strong season-opening game in line is also in the works, supporter of Kaepernick, Chicago next week. with looks set to go on sale who has not played in the The NFL and Roc Na- later this year. NFL the past two seasons tion announced Friday that Inspire Change was and is not with a team now. Mill, Trainor and Rapso- created by the league after He has turned down invita- dy will perform in a free an agreement with a coali- tions to perform at the Su- pregame concert Sept. 5 tion of players who demon- per Bowl, as has Rihanna. in Chicago’s Grant Park strated during the national Mill and Jay-Z an- before the Bears face off anthem to protest social nounced in July that they against the Green Bay and racial injustice in this would partner to create a Packers. country. new record label, Dream The trio has also been Those demonstrations Chasers, with Mill serving named advocates for the were sparked by former as its president. Inspire Change initiative San Francisco 49ers quar- Mill and Rapsody will meant to support various terback Colin Kaepernick host two Chicago-based causes, including criminal kneeling during the nation- community organizations, justice reform and improv- al anthem in 2016. BBF Family Services and ing police relations and Next week’s perfor- Crushers Club, during their educational progress. mance is an early sign of Sept. 5 concert, which will A portion of the perfor- how the NFL’s partnership be followed by a watch mance will appear on pre- with Jay-Z, forged over party of the Bears-Packers game programs on NBC months of discussions, may game. and the NFL Network. work. The previous day, Rap- The NFL and Roc Na- Roc Nation _ home to sody will host an ``Inspire tion say artists in various Rihanna, DJ Khaled and Change Speed Mentor- genres will create new mu- other stars _ has agreed to ship’’ in which she and oth- sic for a Songs of the Sea- consult on and co-produce ers will serve as mentors to son campaign that will help its entertainment presenta- 65 young men and women raise money for Inspire tions, including the Super between the ages of 13-19.

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By Cora JaCkson-Fossett contributing factors. based plays such as “This Is Since Burks first opened we fight homelessness,” Religion Editor In light of the today’s Not My Destiny.” this play, many aspects of she said. “Join me and my situation, Burks is reviv- Burks also aims to her life have changed. She cast on this journey as we Six years ago, play- ing “Under the Freeway” change perceptions that is now married and mother tell the untold stories of wright Brandi Burks to present the musical stage some people, believers of a young son. Combining these lost souls. opened a new theatrical play on Saturday, Sept. 7, at and non-believers alike, those elements with pro- “Not only will you be production, “Under the 8 p.m., at the Wilshire Eb- hold about people who are duction requirements have supporting a great cause, Freeway,” to highlight ell Theatre, 4401 Wilshire homeless. proven challenging, she but you will get to enjoy homeless people facing the Blvd., in Los Angeles. “Homeless individuals said, but she wants to keep an incredible musical stage consequences of their life “My goal is to shed light are humans just like us and the topic in the forefront of play!” choices. on the homeless epidemic we can end up in the same people’s minds. Fast-forward to 2019 in Los Angeles and across situation with one stroke of Her next goal is to take The ticket donation for and homelessness has the nation. By partnering bad luck,” she said. ‘Under the Freeway’ on the “Under the Freeway” is reached rampant propor- with the Healthy Housing After seeing ‘Under the road to other cities to en- $50 for orchestra seats and tions with the number of Foundation (HHF), my Freeway,’ I think the crowd lighten minds and attitudes $40 for the balcony and COURTESY PHOTO individuals in this status Brandi Burks hope is to help as many of will better understand that about homelessness. available at the Wilshire escalating at an alarm- these people in need find a these people that we pass “I’m asking pastors, Ebell box office or brown- ing rate. No longer is it to homelessness, but also home and put their life back on the street every day and politicians, and people of papertickets.com. To learn only substance abuse and economic reasons, housing together,” explained Burks, ignore are no different in all colors and denomina- more, call (310) 489-7208 mental disorders that lead shortages and a myriad of who has written other faith- us.” tions to stand with me as or visit happy4show.com.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett issues that are systemic to Fresh enrollment, Medi- year, “People need church Religion Editor African Americans,” said care, and life and long term space. We really believe Allison. care insurance. in using collaboration to Church of the Redeem- “The church will be an “We are providing sup- address needs in our com- er and the Martin Luther extension of MLK’s efforts port for the clinic to reach munity. We may not be King Community Medical to bring a holistic approach our congregation as well able to do it ourselves, but Group has united to raise where the body, mind and as the community. This is we can partner with people awareness about health- spirit can be treated,” ex- another component of the and community in order to care among residents in the plained Polanco. “We will different ministries that do ministry.” South L.A. and Compton give information after the we are doing at Redeemer So, it’s not surprising areas. worship services along Church,” Allison said. that Redeemer enthusiasti- According to the Rev. with hosting classes to Redeemer is well cally backs the activities Dr. Kerry Allison, pastor of share about healthy habits known in the area for its of the MLK Community Redeemer, and Sonia Po- and providing all of the community-based partner- Medical Group. lanco, outreach coordinator resources that we have to ships. A day care center “We are really excited with MLK Med, the part- them.” operates on its property and and want the community nership includes educating The MLK Community the church hosts a monthly to know that there are re- the congregation and sur- Medical Group, located at Teen Club for foster chil- sources here in Compton,” rounding neighborhoods 2251 W. Rosecrans Ave., dren in conjunction with Allison said. “This is posi- about the clinic’s services Suite 18, in Compton, of- L.A. County Department of tive news that we want to and using the church’s fers primary care treatment COURTESY PHOTO Children and Family Ser- share!” - classrooms to hold semi- for children and adults and From left are Yuridia Viveros, medical assistant; So vices. nars on healthy lifestyles. specialty care for diabetes, nia Polanco, BSHS, outreach coordinator; Dr. Adan In addition, Redeemer For appointments at “Also, we will collabo- heart disease, lung disease, Romero, family medicine; Pastor Kerry Allison, Church of united with a local food MLK Community Medical rate on community fairs urology, mental and be- the Redeemer; Tarick Jackson, MPH, site administrator; bank to administer a sum- Group, call (424) 529 6755 to provide resources and havioral health, foot care, and Irene Castro, medical assistant. mer meal program for or (424) 296-3707. Most information along with infectious disease, surgery nity open house day. Enter- blood pressure, body mass young people. The ac- major medical plans are promoting the services of- and addiction medicine. tainment and refreshments index, and dental check tivities include a free two- accepted. fered by the clinic that can On Saturday, Sept. 7, will be available as well ups. week summer camp that is To learn more about address various health care from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the as free health screenings Also, information will open to children in nearby Church of the Redeemer, concerns, especially health facility will hold a commu- for genetic cancer, glucose, be presented about WIC neighborhoods. which is located at 900 E. and nutrition resources, Allison shared in a Sen- Rosecrans Ave., in Los An- Covered California and Cal tinel interview earlier this geles, call (310) 537-1372.

sentinel news serviCe tioch Men’s Chorus and Praise and Worship Team The New Antioch will minister in song dur- Church of God in Christ ing both services. will celebrate its Annual “We would like to ex- Men’s Day on Sunday, tend a special invitation to Sept. 8, with an emphasis everyone to come and fel- on “The steps of a good lowship with us as we cele- man are ordered by the brate with the men of New Lord: and he delights in his Antioch Church of God in way.” - Psalm 37:23 Christ,” said Superinten- The celebrated theme dent Jeffrey M. Lewis, se- COURTESY PHOTO of the annual service is Pastor Jeffrey M. Lewis nior pastor. “God’s Unlimited Power New Antioch Church Makes Anything Possible” top, and in charge!” is located at 7826 S. Ver- with a scripture reference Elder Erik Alvarez of mont Ave., in Los Angeles. of Ephesians 3:20. The New Antioch Church will For information, call the chairman, Elder Maurice be the keynote speaker church office at (323) 778- Walker, is committed to during the 8 a.m. service. 7965. Also, Supt. Lewis the mandate given by New Bishop Terence P. Rhone provides live expository Antioch founder, Bishop of Mount Sinai Church of teaching on Sundays at 11 James A. Lewis, which God in Christ in Pomona a.m., and Wednesdays at 7 challenges the men of the will preach at the 11 a.m. p.m., at newantiochcogic. church to be, “Out front, on worship. The New An- tv.

By Cora JaCkson Fossett L. Ned, who passed away Blvd., in Los Angeles. Religion Editor on Aug. 21. Ned served as pastor of The homegoing service many churches during his A life celebration is is set for Saturday, Sept. 7, tenure as an AME itinerant planned for the Rev. Robert at 10 a.m., at Bethel AME elder. Ordained in 1981, he Church, 7900 S. Western led congregations through- Ave., in Los Angeles. The out Southern California Rev. Dwaine A. Jackson, and San Francisco as well pastor of Bryant Temple as in Portland, Oregon; AME Church in L.A., will Kansas City, Missouri; and officiate and the Rev. Ben- Tucson, Arizona. Also, he jamin N. Thomas, pastor was the chaplain for the of Tanner AME Church in Santa Monica Police De- Phoenix, Arizona, will de- partment under then-Po- liver the eulogy. The view- lice Chief James T. Butts. ing will be held on Friday, A native of Eunice, Sept. 6, from 2 p.m. to 8 Louisiana, Ned enlisted in

COURTESY PHOTO p.m., at Angelus Funeral the U.S. Navy following Rev. Robert Ned Home, 3875 Crenshaw {See REV. NED D-2} D-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

sentinel news serviCe in the celebration and tour sation time, reading, sing- intellectually, physically doors,” she said. - worship, discipleship, the new school. ing, creative art activities, and spiritually. We want For information about evangelism, ministry, fel- The Mount Sinai Mission- “The toddler center crafts, Spanish language these first experiencesthe Early Learning Cen- lowship and administra- ary Baptist Church will provides a diverse edu- lessons, outdoor play and with others to be success- ter, call Erika Williams at tion. open a new preschool — cational experience and exploration, yoga, and ful beginnings to the many (323) 903-6504 or visit Sunday worship ser- Mt. Sinai Early Learning attentive childcare. Chil- dance,” he added. years of formal education mtsinaiELC.org. vices are held at 8 a.m. and Center — at a ribbon-cut- dren, ages two through “We are committed to ahead,” commented Erika Mt. Sinai Church has 10 a.m. in the edifice lo- ting and dedication cere- five, enjoy a rigorousproviding a quality child M. Williams, director. long served the View Park cated at 3669 W. 54th St., mony on Saturday, Sept. 7, and age-appropriate cur- development program “We are blessed and community of Los Ange- in Los Angeles. at 1 p.m., at 3717 W. 54th riculum, patterning child where the children feel privileged to prepare for les. The church’s mission St., in Los Angeles. growth and development safe and loved. We pro- the demands of formal is to glorify God by win- To learn more, visit According to Pastor practices,” said Hurtt. mote a program to meet education and help shape ning more Christians and Sinai.Church or call the George E. Hurtt, the pub- “The curriculum in- the needs of the total child the lives of every little an- developing better Chris- church office at (323) 291- lic is invited to participate cludes sharing and conver- — socially, emotionally, gel that comes through our tians through six pillars 1121.

By Brian w. Carter toric animals more than believers and God hears and he started getting sick would open his eyes from Contributing Writer once) prayers. I still remember more often. After going to time-to-time. One day, I My father was my life going into the living room the doctor, they said he had was in the shower, laughing I loved my father. My growing up as he could and having a one-on-one congestive heart failure, and screaming, because the father’s name was Wilmer do no wrong and I looked with God. which was a misdiagnosis water heater went out, so I Wellington Carter and he to him for everything. I He survived the sur- — he actually had cancer. had to take a cold shower. was a true provider for our didn’t have many fears, gery and went on to do By the time we found Two of my sisters, my family. but I had one that filledthe things he loved to do: out that he had cancer, it niece and I were home at Dad was into getting me with dread — the day cleaning up the yard, tak- was already everywhere, the time and my Mom and wisdom and knowledge my father would die. I re- ing us everywhere we but we are believers and other sister were out taking as he read a lot of books. member a few times being needed to go (Dad was a God hears prayers. They care of some business. He always said that the in tears at the thought of it chauffeur for the family), put him on hospice care My niece came to my Bible was the most impor- COURTESY PHOTO but, it would pass and I’d cooking, reading, watching and we decided to bring bathroom door, I could see tant one and to start there Brian W. Carter go about my childhood. baseball games and talking him home instead. A nurse her, but she couldn’t speak first, to fear God was the After I graduated from about God and all his side came out to check on him, for some reason. My sis- beginning of wisdom and fell in love with dinosaurs, high school and was going theories. if I remember correctly, ter came behind her and knowledge. and knew the names of just to junior college, my Dad In my mid 20s, a lot of once or twice a week. My told me she thought that My father was older, so about all of them and I still had to have a triple bypass. things happened within my older siblings, who lived in Dad went on to be with the we didn’t play sports and remember just about all of It brought those fears back, father’s orbit: his first wife the valley, basically moved Lord. roughhouse, instead, we them to this day. (I’ve won coursing through every passed away, his grand- back home or commuted, And here it is. learned about every ani- a few Jeopardy categories inch of my body. Our fam- son and my nephew died and we all took care of Dad. The darkest day in my mal in the encyclopedia. I on dinosaurs and prehis- ily was shaken, but we are in a motorcycle accident At this point, my Dad life realized. was almost in a coma-like But, here comes Jesus. school in Louisiana. He re- with Bryant Temple AME years; daughter, Stephanie state, but still alive and he (To be continued) Rev. Ned located next to Los Angeles Church and served as an Kelley and two grandchil- {Continued from D-1} where he accepted the call active member until his dren of Fort Worth, Texas; his graduation from high to preach. passing. son, Brian Gales and three school. After completing Ned served decades Cherishing the memory grandchildren of Los Ange- a four-year term in the as a pastor before retiring of the Rev. Robert Ned are les; and many relatives and military, he taught middle in 2015. He then united Charlotte, his wife of 24 friends.

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