The Campbell's Are Bringing a Dose of Inspiration to This Years TOS!
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Hollywood Bowl Hosts Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir Triplets are 2019 BIG3 Champs! (See page C-1) (See page B-3) VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO. 36, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years Years, The Voice The Voiceof Our of CommunityOur Community Speaking Speaking for forItself Itself.” THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 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- fethat 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} www.lasentinel.net 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.