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The actress talks about her career, making it in Hollywood and Amazing Grace Conservatory celebrating 20 years. SENTINEL FILE PHOTO Congresswoman Karen Bass and activist and professor Dr. Maulana Karenga are among those calling for radio host Bill Handel’s resignation

By JenniFer Bihm and sexist verbal assault Staff Writer on Congresswoman Fred- erica Wilson (D-Florida) The call for radio host by KFI radio host Bill Bill Handel’s resignation Handel,” said organiza- for calling Congress- tion members via a re- woman Frederica Wilson cently released statement. a whore has gained mo- “Using the racist and mentum across the nation, sexist slur ‘whore’ with and local black leaders various other degrading and activists have joined descriptives [sic] multiple COURTESY OF BET PHOTO the campaign. The latest times to attack Rep. Wil- Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas Actress and co-founder of Amazing Grace Conservatory, Wendy Raquel Robinson group to put out a state- son, he would not correct ment, the Black Commu- himself or be corrected By Brian W. Carter The multi-talented actress is Robinson attended many Washington High School. nity, Clergy and Labor even after being chal- Staff Writer in the midst of celebrating schools, which included Robinson is a graduate of Alliance, includes activist lenged by a fellow host. as AGC turns 20 years-old La Salle Avenue Elemen- Howard University, cum and Cal State Long Beach His vulgar and vicious Wendy Raquel Robin- on November 5. The Senti- tary School, Hughes Junior laude with a bachelor of professor Dr. Maulana slur and accompanying son is one of L.A.’s hidden nel sat down with Robinson, High School, Byrd Junior fine arts in drama. Before Karenga. Congresswom- rant, represent a pattern jewels, who you could catch who spoke about her career, High School and Horace the acting bug bit her, Rob- an Karen Bass has also of practice he and oth- sweeping the grounds on a life for the Black actress in Mann Junior High School. inson pursued another pas- weighed in on the matter. ers have engaged in over Friday afternoon in front of Hollywood and AGC’s 20th She also attended Hol- sion. “The BCCLA con- the years on KFI AM 640 her passion child, Amazing Anniversary. lywood High School but “I initially started as a demns in the strongest which is in urgent need of Grace Conservatory (AGC). A Los Angeles native, eventually graduated from {See AMAZING A-9} terms the recent racist {See ACTIVISTS A-11}

Appellate justices affirm lower court decision against former pastor

VALERIE GOODLOE PHOTO By Cora JaCkson-Fossett members of his and other Staff Writer local churches. “This outcome is a The nearly five-year blessing to our commu- battle to obtain assets nity and all who believe belonging to First AME in the promise of the pro- Church of Los Angeles gram,” said Hardwick. “It (FAME) has ended in vic- gives rise to the belief that tory for the historic min- DAMON CASAREZ PHOTO all of us – no matter what istry. Rev. J. Benjamin Hardwick and attorney William A. community you are from – On Oct. 10, the Cali- Brewer III met recently at the Praises of Zion Baptist Church have the right to be treated fornia Court of Appeals in South Los Angeles. fairly.” affirmed the 2016 lower MICHAEL ELLISON-LEWIS PHOTO Hardwick’s relationship court decision that Rev. FAME Pastor J. Edgar Boyd (at podium) announces the By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Praises of Zion Mission- with Transamerica began John Hunter; his wife, De- court victory by the church. Joining him are members of Staff Writer ary Baptist Church in South in 2004 when the church nise Hunter; and several FME’s leadership and staff members of FAME Assistance Los Angeles, was recently joined with investors, others for inappropriately and FAME Housing Corporations. Reminiscent of David awarded a $5.6 million judg- DCD Partners, LLC, to separated and removed versus Goliath, the Rev. Dr. ment from Transamerica af- purchase investor-owned properties and resources, the congregation. sortment of public benefits J. Benjamin Hardwick took ter a jury found the company life insurance for parishio- including FAME Assis- The court’s ruling de- service programs back to on the mammoth Transam- guilty of improperly raising ners who couldn’t afford it. tance Corporation (FAC) finitively returns assets the of management and oper- erica Life Insurance Com- insurance premiums by 50 Those who were insured and FAME Housing, from 325 units of low-income ation of FAME, explained Hurricane Irma hits Florida pany and won. percent on 2,400 predomi- the control of the church housing, a diverse portfo- Hardwick, the pastor of nately African American {See TRANSAMERICA A-8} without the knowledge of lio of real estate, and an as- {See FAME A-8}

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Reverend Jesse Jack- son, Sr., the founder of the Rainbow PUSH Co- alition, called for a “full- scale” boycott of BMW, the German automaker, for refusing to reply to the survey for the group’s annual diversity scorecard. Not only did BMW refuse to complete the EICOP COURTESY PHOTO survey, the German au- FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA EICOP Executive Director Stacy Milner and CBS tomaker also refused to Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., the founder of the Rainbow “The Talk”co-host Sheryl Underwood host HBCU intern meet with the civil rights PUSH Coalition (at the podium), called for a “full-scale candidates on the set of “The Talk”. leader. boycott of BMW,” during the 2017 Rainbow PUSH Jackson made the an- Coalition Global Automotive Summit in Detroit, Mich. Historically Black Col- The HBCU in L.A. sum- nouncement, during a leges and Universities stu- mer internship program was press conference at the dents have an opportunity introduced last year under 2017 Rainbow PUSH Co- turer’s success at building met with all of the auto- to come to Hollywood by the Obama administration alition Global Automotive and sustaining ethnic di- makers that participated in way of the Entertainment and stems from many of Summit. versity and inclusion, with the survey. Industry College Outreach former President Barack “The diversity score- a primary focus on people The diversity scorecard Program (EICOP) with the Obama’s initiatives, such card was developed in of color,” the survey’s re- participants included: Ford help of SAG-AFTRA and as A Call to Arts and My 2012 to provide a snap- port said. {See BMW A-8} www.lasentinel.net the White House. {See HBCU A-8} shot of each manufac- Jackson said that he A-6 A-2 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY NOVEMBER 2, 9, 2017 2014

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After overseeing the television, film and gospel categories of the Grammys, Jollivette takes her expertise to "Greenleaf."

By Shannen hill positions available for Hip and felt like it was time to Contributing Writer Hop and R&B, but there try something new. was an opening for a posi- "God answered my Angela Jollivette is tion working in the Gospel prayers and aligned me per- breaking barriers as the new categories. fectly," said Jollivette. "If I music supervisor for Oprah "Between a prayer and would've never been in gos- Winfrey's “Greenleaf” tele- a birthday wish in 2007, I pel and never been in television show. went to a songwriter panel, vision and film, I wouldn't Jollivette grew up in that I was adamant about have had the opportunity to Compton and knew from a going to that day," said go into network television young age that she wanted to Jollivette. "That was June off the bat and do Oprah work in the music business. 24 and I started working Winfrey's Greenleaf." Some people join the mu- for the Grammy organiza- Jollivette's career has sic business to be on stage, tion on July 19, not even come full circle, as she singing and dancing, but Jol- a month later. Originally, I is now nominated for a livette wanted to be on the thought that gospel was just Grammy award for her business side. From a young going to get my foot in the work as the music supervi- age, she looked up to differ- door, but God was like, 'no, sor for Greenleaf. She has ent moguls and executives; this is where you're going also started her own media her first job in the music- in to stay.'" company, Moonbaby Me- dustry was interning with Jollivette stayed at the dia. Jollivette is in a small Coolio's Crowbar Records, Grammy organization for group of music supervi- then she went on to work 10 years. She worked her sors of color. There isn't with Magic Johnson's music way up to being the proj- as much diversity once the company and became known ect manager of gospel and position gets to the point of as DJ Moonbaby. eventually was given the calling the shots on what "It was just job after job, position to oversee the music gets played on tele- industry wise. I had been out television and film catego- vision. for years and years and years, ries as well. Not only was "All of the shows you DJing, throwing parties and everything Gospel com- see like “Atlanta,” “Em- events, and I was just tired ing across her desk, but pire” and “Insecure”, ev- of being out there like that," also everything regarding ery single one of them, the said Jollivette. "The digital soundtracks, scores, and music supervisors are not age was coming in and there songs on the small and big of color," said Jollivette. was a lot of piracy and labels screens. "So it's very important and were falling apart. I wanted After meeting with an a big deal that I'm even on to go somewhere, that was old friend, Jollivette found Greenleaf, doing a major going to leverage everything out that there was an open- network show. My goal is that I had done and go more ing to work as the music to kick the door down." corporate." supervisor on Oprah Win- Jollivette continues to Jollivette had a friend frey's “Greenleaf”. Even bring diversity to the mu- who was working as a man- though she was still work- sic business and grow her ager for the performance ing at the Grammys, Jol- brand. For more informa- venue Rhythm and Blues COURTESY OF JOLLIVETTE livette knew that this op- tion about Jollivette, visit for the Grammys and had Angela Jollivette portunity was for her. She www.moonbabymedia.com the opportunity to serve on had learned so much from and you can find her on so- the Grammy committee for sic. Through that process, the Grammy organization be a good fit for her. At working with the Grammys cial media @djmoonbaby. Urban Alternative R&B Mu- she learned more about and thought that it would the time, there weren't any GET MORE FROM YOUR MEDICARE WITH THE EASY CHOICE PLUS PLAN (HMO)!

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The two sisters have gone from importing wine to creating their own collection that can be purchased

at Ralph’s Grocery Stores. importers. They wanted to learn about the business and how to culti- vate wine, so their time as importers gave them a lot of knowledge. The sisters did not see a lot of diversity when they first entered the wine industry. However, that did not stop them from pur- suing their dreams and their importing business became a success. "When we first started in 2009, it seemed like there wasn't a lot of diversity at all," said All four wines from the McBride Sisters Collection from Robin. "There were not a two continents with one unique style. lot of women winemakers and even less women noticed early on that they corporate America in inter- of color winemakers. It grew up in wine making national sales and I worked was quite shocking to us, towns. Robin was living inwith a lot of importing and and people also found us Atlanta and Andrea had to exporting companies," said pretty shocking." go back to New Zealand for Robin. "When Andrea and I The McBride Sisters school after the first time got to know each other, we importing business gave that they met, but a couple both shared an appreciation Robin and Andrea the of years later, Robin was for wine and winemakers. opportunity to create back in Monterey and An- We had talked about it for their own wine and now drea had graduated high two or three years and then the duo has an entire col- school and started college we decided to get into the lection. Their wines are at the University of South- business." unique in the sense that ern California. In 2005, the McBride they are made in both "I had been working in Sisters started off as wine New Zealand and Cali- fornia. ALL PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM "Under the McBride Robin (left) and Andrea (right) McBride gaze at grapes for their McBride Sisters Sisters Collection, we wine collection. have a sparkling Brut Rosé and a Sauvignon By Shannen hill other. It wasn't until 1999 bama to visit some family Blanc from my backyard Contributing Writer when their father passed during Christmas of 1999 and we have a Chardon- away that the two of them and the phone rang and they nay and Red Blend from The McBride sisters are were able to connect. Robin said, 'it's your sister, your Robin's backyard," said making a name for them- was a California girl, born sister has found you,'" said Andrea. selves in the wine indus- and raised in Monterey, and Andrea. "I was scheduled The collection is try with their diverse mix Andrea grew up in New to go to New York the next sold at Ralph's and has of flavors. The two sistersZealand, where her mother day, and within 24 hours wines for people who have created a collection was from. Neither one of of that call, Robin got on want a sweeter taste that embodies two conti- them had a relationship a flight and we met- at La and for people who nents and one unique style.with their father, but when Guardia Airport." want a stronger taste. Robin and Andrea Mc- he developed cancer, his At the time that they For more information Bride were raised in com- dying wish was to connect met, Robin was 25 and An- about the sisters, visit pletely different countries his daughters. drea was 16. Wine was not Andrea (left) and Robin (right) McBride gain www.mcbridesisters. and had no idea about each "I had come out to Ala- in the mix yet, but they both sisterhood through creating their own wine company. com.

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You’re going to find Afri- launched Umbra Search canAmericanPast.org … African American History sands of unidentified Afri- 14 pages, with informa- good sources, but within earlier this year with access can American men, for ex- tion from California State Umbra Search, you’re go- to over 400,000 digitized ample, photographs, maps, University Northridge and ing to find posters from the archival materials from and publications, manu- the Library of Congress be- Black Power Movement more than 1,000 libraries, scripts … FBI files,” tween said approximately 1980 or FBI files of people who archives, and cultural heri- Cecily Marcus, principal and 1997. were being surveilled by tage institutions across the investigator and director of Included are photos and the United States Govern- United States, according to Umbra Search. captions of his advocacy ment, and things like that,” site administrators. Marcus elaborated on work during his tenure with Marcus continued. Currently 725,000 ma- Umbra Search’s richness, the Brotherhood Crusade, She said the tool will terials are facilitated on how it benefits Blacksbut no mention of the civil never tell everything, in the free, openly available across America and world- rights activist and entre- part due to the many gaps search tool at www.um- wide, some of its limita- preneur’s work as founder in what libraries have col- brasearch.org. tions, and efforts to expand of Taste of Soul, the larg- lected and digitized. And Visitors may use the its database. est street festival in Los that’s probably one of the embeddable search wid- “This is really an op- Angeles, his tenure as for- greatest limitations of Um- get without any account or portunity for discovery,” mer chair of the National bra Search, she said further. special access. said Marcus, who is also Newspaper Publishers As- Marcus added, limita- It includes materials curator of the Archie Giv- sociation, his community tions also stem from copyright laws which hinder that touch every subject ens, Sr. Collection of Afri- organizing, and economic COURTESY PHOTO Umbra Search’s ability to and discipline, from every can American Literature at development ventures, nor 1964 pamphlet depicting slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers. part of the country; from the University of Minne- a link to his own websites post some data online. music to oral histories to sota Libraries. that house such informa- “It’s not comprehen- cannot massage every de- about Umbra Search is that photographs, maps, hand- Discoveries include tion. sive. It’s not going to show scription, they can put the on the one hand, it brings written letters, and much items, such as the cover of That the compilation you what has been collect- materials in the hands of these forgotten, histori- more. a 1964 pamphlet depicting team consists of predomi- ed,” she said. artists to create critical per- cal materials that have not Content, which is up- the late civil rights cham- nantly White university To address the limita- spectives out of them. been well used, or stories dated four times a year, is pion Medgar Evers. students who may be com- tions, with private, internal One remedy is newspa- untold in mainstream me- derived from institutions, Some searches invoke piling data from narrow controls, the researchers pers and libraries can con- dia out of the shadows, she including Yale University, curiosity to learn more lens about Black history can add descriptions to tribute materials, but there said. Temple University, How- about people and places and figures is not at issue,some of the objects. is no upload feature. Users Another is to reference ard University, and the unknown to many before because Umbra Search’s For instance, explained may connect with those en- all about Black history Smithsonian Institute. Marcus and Umbra’s team core audience is middle to Marcus, if materials stem tities to discuss how to get which is still unseen, be- “It might be a letter of researchers came along. high school students, across from an entirely racist into their internet archives, cause that history is Ameri- from W.E.B. Dubois… it And some others beg the all racial/ethnic lines, Mar- perspective, they may add and then write to info@ can history. might be thousands and question, what is missing? cus stated when asked of its ‘White supremacy’ as one umbrasearch.org and tell “The people who have thousands of materials that For instance, a search methodology. of the descriptors to make Umbra Search how to lo- been using it really are librarians and archivists of “Danny Bakewell,” for One reason website more clear that there are bi- cate them, recommended coming from all over the have never been able to Sentinel publisher Danny links may not be found is ases and prejudices within Marcus. world,” Marcus stated. identify; so there’s thou- Bakewell, Sr., produces that Umbra Search is fo- the documents. While they One of the best things

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Even though the anni- pact and importance of this justice, meaningful political an end to its criminalizing versary month of the Mil- great event of the 20th cen- participation, shared power, of a whole people, policies lion Man March/Day of tury. It was not just the bril- cultural integrity, mutual destructive to Black leader- Absence has passed, its liance and timeliness of the respect for all people and ship and the Black commu- meaning is enduring and idea by Min. Louis Farra- uncompromising resistance nity, unjust imprisonment, the issues it raised con- khan, leader of the Nation to social forces and struc- war and war-mongering, cerning oppression and of Islam, who rightly read tures which deny or limit degradation of the environ- resistance are an ongoing the urgency of the histori- these”. We had posed and ment and reversal of hard- source and site for remem- cal moment; nor the size of pursued the MMM/DOA won gains. brance, reflection and - re the MMM/DOA in D.C., as a challenge to both our- And we called for “an commitment. For the strug- approximately 2 million selves and society, stating economic bill of rights, gle continues; the road of men and women, rivaled our “understand(ing) that universal, full and afford- resistance must be kept only by the Million Wom- the challenge to ourselves able health care, afford- open; and the goal of Afri- an March in Philadelphia, is the greatest challenge. able housing, rebuilding can and human good and October 25, 1997 and by For it is only by making the cities, protection of the the well-being of the world President Barack Obama’s demands on ourselves that environment, and a halt must not be compromised, inauguration in January we can make successful de- to privatization of public abandoned or bargained 2009. It was also the exem- mands on society”. wealth and space”. We also away. plary organizing work that The March’s stress on called for honoring the just There is so much dam- went into it by the Nation the Black man’s standing claims of Native peoples age done to memory and of Islam and the local or- up was placed for two basic and an international policy mission in our lives and to ganizing committees which reasons. First, “some of the of equal treatment, justice our sense of self by large we as committed activists most acute problems fac- and peace, as well as can- and small concessions to built in over 318 cities; and ing the Black community cellation of debt of former the constant call to let go the important role of the DR. MAULANA KARENGA within are those posed by colonies and self-deter- and move on regardless of National Executive Coun- Black males who have not mination for all peoples. what is lost or left behind. cil and National Organiz- discredit the MMM/DOA and struggling to bring the stood up”. Secondly, “un- For corporations, the call We sacrifice so much in ing Committee formed on and deny its numbers and aspirations enclosed to frui- less and until Black men to responsibility included our rush to forget, stay in the principle of operational its clear and cogent em- tion and fulfillment. stand up, Black men and the demand to respect the style or keep in harmony unity and to reaffirm the phasis on social policy The Mission Statement women can’t stand together dignity and interests of the with the official writers andopenness to women, es- and social change. This begins with a conscious and accomplish the awe- workers and the integrity of rulers of society. However, pecially in the Day of Ab- dual emphasis is obvious recognition of the criti- some tasks before us”. We the environment; to share whatever we are and will sence activities, but also in the Million Man March/ cal juncture of history at had challenged the corpora- and reinvest profits back become, we must give ap- in the March itself. And Day of Absence: Mission which we are living and the tions and government to act into the community; and propriate attention to our finally, the significanceStatement, of written by this challenge it poses for us, responsibly. For we argued, to provide business oppor- history, in spite of all the this moment and Move- author, and which evolved i.e., issues of racism, clas- central to our practice of tunities and development counsel from outside to ment in history, was its im- as a consensus document, sism, sexism, deteriorating responsibility is not only programs in order to halt forget the past, worship pact on the men, as well as an earnest effort by the Na- social and environmental holding ourselves respon- and reverse urban decay. the present and forfeit our the women and community, tional Executive Council to conditions and the urgent sible, but also “holding The Mission Statement future for things embraced their heightened political build on common ground need for audacious, trans- responsible those in power concludes with a challenge and enjoyed now. On the consciousness and practice, and bring forth some of our formative and progressive who have oppressed and and call to us, ourselves, to contrary, as we always say, and their active recom- best thinking and deepest leadership and activism. wronged us”. We criticized sustain and institutionalize this is our duty: to know mitment to strengthen our commitments in our life Especially stressed was the U.S. government for this moment and Move- our past and honor it; to families and our people in and struggle as persons and our commitment to “reaf- participating “in one of the ment. This was to include a engage our present and im- positive and concrete ways. a people. The statement of firming the best valuesgreatest of holocausts of hu- new and independent polit- prove it; and to imagine a However, the critical mission offers us a way to our social justice tradition man history, the Holocaust ical practice and economic whole new future and forge reading and rightful re- keep alive the spirit and so- which require respect for of African enslavement” initiative; strengthening it in the most ethical, effec- membering of history is cial aims of the Movement the dignity and rights of the and demanded reparations. {See KARENGA A-9} tive and expansive ways. not automatic or easy, but by studying the document human person, economic Moreover, we called for Thus, on this anniver- requires steadfast resis- • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY sary month of the Million tance to the established Man March/Day of Ab- order’s version of things. sence, October 16, 1995, Indeed, from the begin- we must be careful not to ning, the established order forget or diminish the im- and its allies attempted to

the los aNgeles seNtiNel Immigration reform is a those from Africa, Haiti, major issue, but the lack of Central and South America response by the Black com- and the Caribbean. munity suggests it is not a Second, what distin- priority. However, it should guishes social movement is be. Among other things, the different social basis of Blacks remain on the pe- each group. For example, DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. riphery, not the center, of the core of the modern civil Executive Publisher / CEO key decision-making tables rights movement was ra- JENNIFER J. THOMAS Publisher in organized labor. This and cial justice. The core of the KENNETH R. THOMAS other important issues must Latino immigrant upsurge Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) be acknowledged and acted in America in recent years RUTH WASHINGTON on by Black leaders that is their culture. And their Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) represent the interest of the experiences and demands COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) Black community. Since for justice are valid on PAMELA A. BAKEWELL the 1960s other move- their own merits without Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer ments have leap-frogged the imprimatur of the mod- DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. Blacks in achieving their ern civil rights movement. Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL objectives; gays, lesbians, “…Attempts to frame the Executive Assistant to the Publisher women, and senior’s vic- immigrant rights move- Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) tories are prime examples. ment as the new civil rights But the opinions expressed movement deny the histori- BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor in this column are not anti- cal reality and validity of LARRY AUBRY Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising Latino-they too are targets the civil rights movement ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ of racism and white privi- in the U. S.” Circulation/Distribution lege. However, Immigra- reinforces hostility be- stability. The transforma- Third, an explanation CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production tion and/or immigration tween them and strength- tion in jobs and other op- of the crisis must be de- Designer/Staff Writer reform must never be at ex- ens employers’ self-serving portunities, together with veloped that centers on the E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Copy Editor/Photographer pense of Black people. polices that are detrimen- changing Black neighbor- effects of historical, con- AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer The significance of race tal to both groups. (Also, hoods, contributed to new temporary and institutional JENNIFER BIHM, Staff Writer in labor unions is clearly the importance of Black Latino immigrants occupy- racism. And emphasis evident in Los Angeles leadership forcefully ad- ing previously Black hous- must be placed on the cru- BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer where Latinos’, chieflydressing the plight of Black ing and jobs. The erosion cial role of employers since KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer because of their numbers, people cannot be overem- of opportunities resulting they are the ones who de- SHONASSEE SHAVER, Staff Writer are receiving more equi- phasized.) from civil rights gains that termine who gets hired and CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising table treatment. This is Since the 1960s, work- largely benefitted the Black fired but they have yet to be BERNARD LLOYD, Advertising also true in the public and ing-class families and low- middle-class and the con- held accountable. private sectors. The same income communities have tinuing influx of Latino Professor Pitts also IRIS STANDFORD, Classified numbers-related dynamic suffered disproportionately immigrants increased ten- suggests organizing is as NatioNal advertisiNg represeNtative: is evident in public schools as jobs were outsourced sions between Latinos and important as reframing Amalgamated Publishers 45 W. 45th St. , New York, NY 10036 where Latino students re- and manufacturing plants Blacks in Los Angeles. the issues. He maintains (212) 869-5220 - and - ceive more resources, and closed in urban cities. In Steven Pitts, sociology unions should develop 2400 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il 60616 (312) 842-0200 with employment oppor- Los Angeles, the closure of professor, UC Berkeley strategies that deal directly Member: Audit Bureau of Circulation, City News Service, Associated tunities, especially in their automobile plants in the re- Labor Center, argues this with the low-wage crisis Press, California Newspaper Publishers Association, National access to lower-paying gion and the Goodyear Tire tension will never be ad- in the Black community Newspaper Publishers Association, National Newspapers Association. jobs. Company in South Central equately addressed unless by providing Blacks with HOW TO REACH US As Latinos gain ground Los Angeles, drastically af- there is a sustained move- real opportunities for ad- Main Number (323) 299-3800 within organized labor, fected the area’s economy. ment to tackle the variety vancement and decision- DEPARTMENTS Black worker disparities The economic decline of complex underlying making. “Finding creative Entertainment Editor, Ext. 264 • Family Editor, Ext. 258 Religion Editor, Ext. 251 continue unabated, even continued as new avenues issues- many race-based- mechanisms to preserve Classified Advertising, Ext. 210 though they are among la- for housing and jobs be- that disproportionately af- public sector jobs and Display Advertising 220,223 bor’s strongest supporters. came available and strong fect Blacks. Pitts contends transforming the human Subscriptions, Ext. 0 Many Blacks feel Latinos social networks that pre- the movement should in- services sector (e.g., child (ISSN 089-4340) is published weekly on Thursday for $60.00 per year, have taken their jobs, espe- viously sustained Blacks clude three elements. First, care, in-home care, health $40.00 for six months. Foreign countries $120.00 per year, $60.00 for six months by Los Angeles Sentinel, Inc. 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los cially low wage jobs. But broke down when many recognition that not all care) would go far in deal- Angeles, CA 90008. Periodicals Postage Paid at Los Angeles, CA. numbers are only a part of left the inner city. Also, Blacks are native born and ing with the job crisis in Postmaster: Send address changes to Los Angeles Sentinel, 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008. The Los Angeles Sentinel is a much larger picture: Lan- more local job opportu- not all immigrants are non- the Black community.” He not responsible for any unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or related materials. guage, culture and fam- nities and a new global Black. He asserts position- also feels unions should be Copyright © 1998 Los Angeles Sentinel ily ties also play a role in economy required high- ing Blacks against immi- in the forefront in develop- Entered as Second Class Matter March 2, 1947 at the Post Office of Los Angeles, Latinos getting jobs. (But skilled, high-tech oppor- grants ignores this reality ing labor-community ac- California Under the Act of MARCH 24, 1879 Established 1933. do you really need to speak tunities that eliminated and obscures the unique tion strategies that benefit Spanish to sweep floors?) labor-intensive jobs that experiences of Blacks in Black workers who obvi- A Black-Latino stand-off provided Blacks economic the Diaspora, particularly {See AUBRY A-9} THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017 OPINION LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-7

• AUBRY STONE AND EARL “SKIP” COOPER, II • • MARK MORIAL • PRESIDENT AND CEO, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE The Highest Gas Tax The Digital Revolution Increase in the State’s History, Will be Powered by Effective November 1, 2017, Black Millennials “The internet is not a speed broadband to urban luxury, it is a necessity.” — and rural America, includ- President Barack Obama, ing as recently as in our Was Not a Treat Remarks at the Launch of Main Street Marshall Plan. the Connect Home Initia- At this year’s annual con- California braces for the tive, July 15, 2015 ference we convened a enactment of the highest Hackathon, challenging gasoline tax in the state’s The presence and influ- participants to create apps history, a combined 32 ence of Black millennials that address racial and cents per gallon (12 cents on our shared digital fron- social justice. We also fea- on gasoline and 20 cents on tier can neither be denied tured Tech Connect, a diesel gas), on November 1, nor dismissed. From viral space to explore the com- 2017 – making California’s memes that catch celebri- plex intersections between gas prices the second high- ties at their best-and worst, tech, race and social est in the nation. to trending hashtags like Marc Morial change. November1isalsothe #BlackLivesMatter and We have not only com- date that the seasonal sur- #OscarsSoWhite with the cious consumers and cre- mitted to talking about the charge for California’s power to spark social ators of digital content. digital economy, and the reformulated gasoline sum- awareness and compel They are also uniquely digital space as a tool in the offline action, Black mil- positioned to usher the fight for social justice, but mer blend ends, which Aubry Stone Skip Cooper would have amounted to a lennials are digital pio- movement for social justice we actively prepare people saving of several extra cents make up a state tax burden and $200,000 annually. neers. They have eagerly into the digital age and for it. As Black millennials per gallon for Californians. found that California is first California is quickly and creatively adopted the have done so one hashtag, forge ahead on the digital As such, we will not feel the in the nation for: becoming the state of the medium, using its emerg- meme and social campaign frontier, we acknowledge full impact of this increase The highest marginal “haves and have nots.” ing technologies as a mega- at a time. From Ferguson to and celebrate their collec- right away. However, like a individual income tax rate Housing alone absorbs phone for justice, raising the Oscars, we have wit- tive strength and power- ton of bricks, the new gas at 13.3%, up to 70% of the income awareness and effecting nessed the power of e- and recognize the decided- tax increase will eventually The highest tax rate for for the poor and middle change. amplified activism and its ly analog roots of their work out to approximately the middle class at 9.3%, class Californians and the Statistically, Black fam- ability to exert its influence movement. $1,200 less discretionary and 405 freeway, which spans ilies continue to remain less and pressure to effect Despite attempts to income per family. The highest statewide over 72 miles of Los Ange- likely than white families change beyond the World restrict communication In addition to the cur- sales tax rate at 7.25%. les and Orange Counties, to have dedicated internet Wide Web. It is clear that among enslaved Africans, rent annual vehicle licens- Because California has remains crowded because access at home and are civil rights, activism, and these men and women used ing fee, Californians will the highest income and more people are working more likely to access the large-scale national conver- their ingenuity and creativ- also see a new transporta- sales taxes in the nation, two jobs; and both parents internet from their mobile sations will exist more and ity to communicate in the tion improvement fee, the proposed elimination of and children often have to phones. According to the more at the curve of tech- beat of a drum, the clap of ranging from $25 to $175 federal deductions for state work to maintain a house- latest Nielsen reporting on nology. In comparison to roughened hands and the effective January 1, 2018. and local taxes (SALT) will hold in California. This the online presence and previous generations, moans of spirituals. With Also, zero-emission vehi- hit California’s middle makes the unemployment participation of Black mil- Black millennials earn these early tools they were cles will be accessed an income and poor the hard- numbers 5.0% in California lennials, “Young, Connect- more, spend more and are able to communicate sor- additional $100 road est. Not to mention the pro- and 4.6% in Los Angeles ed and Black: African- experiencing increased row, joy and revolution. improvement fee, effective posed federal reductions to look good until you realize American Millennials Are educational advancements. Today, the tools are differ- July 1, 2020. Medicaid and Medicare, that unemployment among Driving Social Change and We must ensure that this ent and more powerful, but These taxes could not Community Development Blacks is 7.5%, for Latinos Leading Digital Advance- progress and the narrowing the impulse to use what we come at a worse time as Block Grant funds, and it is 6.3%, and among ment,” 91 percent of of our nation's digital have to raise awareness, President Trump proposes other job creation and Asians it is 3.3%. African Americans report divide continues unabated. evoke discussion and trig- to cut California Commu- poverty prevention pro- Additionally, income owning a smartphone-this The National Urban ger action remains the nity Block Grant Funds for grams, all to fund a tax cut for California’s middle comes only second to Asian League understands that same. To access the new housing, job training, edu- for the wealthiest Californi- class and poor is declining. Americans who report 94 our world is increasingly digital economy and to cation, pre-disaster mitiga- ans. A 24/7 Wall Street study on percent smartphone owner- global and networked. We take advantage of the tion, and counterterrorism Because Californians “States Where the Middle ship-and 91 percent of believe that being left out power of technology to funding to California, plac- are not aware of the cumu- Class Is Dying,” found that African Americans also of the digital revolution, impact our lives, we must ing an even greater strain lative effect of these of the average pre-tax report that they access the whether you are an activist continue to ensure access on California’s volatile rev- allegedly well-meaning tax income earned by the mid- internet through mobile fighting for equality or and promote STEM educa- enues, disproportionate increases, voters often lose dle 20% of earners in each devices. attempting to access tion. We applaud those spending growth, mounting sight of the devastating state, California ranked Tech-savvy African employment opportunities, leaders and young profes- debts, and inadequate infra- impacts they have. At the first in the country for mid- Americans, particularly the is a detriment to our com- sionals in our communities structure, such as water. local level, in November dle class income that more than 11 million iden- munities and, ultimately, who are rising to the occa- Moreover, these regres- 2016, voters passed 80% of declined the most, 7% tified as Black millennials our nation. Committed to sion and using digital sive taxes contribute to the unprecedented 452 tax between 2009 and 2013. A are influential, leading economic empowerment, advances to bring online poverty and the economic, increases and 97% of the subsequent analysis be- users of mobile technology we have consistently called pressure to bear on our academic, and health dis- 184 bond measures placed tween 2010 and 2014 and platforms, and vora- for the expansion of high- offline realities. parities between wealthy, on the ballot by California showed that the income middle income, and poor local governments and spe- among middle class Cali- Californians. A Federal cial districts. The high fornia households contin- middle class, whose com- health disparities, substan- ident/CEO of the California Reserve Board of Gover- taxes in California are ued to fall while the state’s munities are often impact- dard educational opportuni- Black Chamber of Com- nors’ 2015 report found causing an exodus of the top 20% of state earners ed the most by crime, pol- ties; greater homelessness, merce that state excise and sales middle class and a perpetu- grew by 5.6%. The middle lution, educational chal- poor housing opportunities, Earl “Skip” Cooper, II taxes on gas and goods ation of poverty as 1 in 4 class is moving closer to lenges, and unemployment. excessive crime and more serves as the Presi- increase income inequality Californians live below the the bottom, not the middle. While the more affluent pollutants in our communi- dent/CEO of the Black because even though these poverty line and California Sure, California taxes may benefit from the pro- ties. Clearly these excessive Business Association are consumed by the rich is second only to Hawaii in the richest 1%, but the posed state and federal tax taxes should not be placed Jerome E. Horton, and poor alike, poorer the number of people living impact on them is not as policies; they will cause the on the shoulders of poor Third District Member of households tend to pay paycheck to paycheck, ac- severe as it is on the health vast majority of women and people. the California State Board greater shares of their cording to GOBanking- and welfare of the middle people of color, especially Frederick Douglas put it of Equalization contributed income on these taxes. Rates.com. income and poor. Taxes are African Americans, to con- best when he said, “Power to the article. Member Hor- Is there no end? Over California Department necessary for a safe com- tinue to suffer with less dis- concedes nothing without ton also serves as the Board the past eight years Califor- of Finance statistics show munity, quality schools, cretionary income, higher demand.” of Equalization’s Property nia has enacted $244 bil- that more middle income and a clean environment, unemployment, excessive Aubry Stone is the Pres- Tax Committee Chair. lion in new taxes and fees people are exiting Califor- and should be used to stim- according to Board of nia than are moving to the ulate sustainable jobs. KLEINFELDER Equalization Member state. According to the IRS, However, the majority of Jerome Horton. A Tax there is a larger net exodus California’s new taxes and Project: As-Needed Geotechnical Professional and Technical Services Foundation study that com- of people in the 35 to 54 the proposed federal cuts Agency: Los Angeles County Department of Public Works pared the 50 states across age group and among those will disproportionately Bid Date/Time: November 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. the major tax types that making between $100,000 affect California’s poor and Kleinfelder is seeking interested Community Business Enterprise (CBE) firms/subcontractors, for portions of work for the above listed Request for Pro- David G. Brown Editorial Cartoon posals (RFP), which includes but not limited to the following: Geotechnical and geologic exploration, laboratory testing services, geotechnical analyses, report preparation, drilling, and peer review of geotechnical and geologic reports and documents. All services shall be provided in accordance with the Manual for Preparation for Geotechnical Reports prepared by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Geotechnical and Materials Engi- neering Division, and comply with the Los Angeles County guidelines and ordi- nances, OSHA Construction Industry Standards, California Code of Regula- tion. Kleinfelder will advise and make an effort in assisting interested firms in obtaining bonds, lines of credits and/or insurance required by the contract documents should it be needed. RFP can be reviewed at Kleinfelder, 20411 S Susana Road, Unit E, Long Beach, CA. 90813. Interested firms should provide a letter of interest, statement of qualifications, published fee schedules, “CURRENT” CBE certification form, and copies of their “CURRENT” County of Los Angeles or Caltrans DVBE, DBE, WBE, MBE certifications to: Eric Noel, 20411 S Susana Road, Unit E, Long Beach, CA, Phone: (562) 432- 1696, Fax: (562) 432-1796 or e-mail: [email protected]. ALL SOQ INFORMATION FOR THIS RFQ IS DUE TO KLEINFELDER NO LATER THAN November 15, 2017 BY 5:00 P.M. Kleinfelder is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company. A-8THURSDAY, LOS NOVEMBER ANGELES 2,SENTINEL 2017 OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013

BMW {continued from Pg. A-1} Motor Company; Toyota tops scores for employ- to end legal Jim Crow; the “If you have a BMW, “The real question is: should know what kind of Motor North America; Gen- ment, advertising, market- third stage was the right to we urge you to get anoth- Why did BMW decide to business BMW conducts.” eral Motors; Nissan North ing, procurement and phi- vote.” er car. If you don’t have boycott the diversity report USA Today reported that America; Hyundai Motor lanthropy. General Motors Now, that the Black one, don’t plan on [buying card? It’s an insult!” Chavis Strategic Vision also found America; Fiat Chrysler Au- scored green in employ- community brings money, one],” said Jackson. “We’re exclaimed. “What is BMW that Blacks said that a man- tomobiles; Honda North ment, marketing, procure- market share, talent and ex- saying to the auto industry, hiding? Why isn’t BMW ufacturer’s reputation was America; Subaru of Amer- ment and philanthropy. perience to the table, Black ‘we’ve worked too hard joining the rest of the auto “extremely important” 61 ica; Kia Motors America; At the other end of businesses should be seen and consumed too much, to sector in responding to the percent of the time; White Mercedes-Benz USA and the spectrum, Kia Mo- as partners, Jackson said. be locked out.’” report card?” consumers said that a man- Volkswagen Group of tors America, Mercedes- “We trade with you, you Jackson said that the Dorothy Leavell, the ufacturer’s reputation was America. Benz USA and Volkswa- trade with us,” said Jack- Black community wants chairman of the NNPA and “extremely important” 50 The automakers an- gen earned failing grades son. “There is more to the equity, parity and mutuallypublisher of the Crusader percent of the time. swered questions aboutin advertising, marketing car than the ride.” beneficial, reciprocal- busi Newspaper Group, said “Instead of investing in employment, advertising, and procurement and yel- The civil rights leader ness relationships across that the diversity scorecard a company, like BMW, that marketing procurement, low scores, which indicate called for “a full-scale boy- all business sectors, a mes- is very important, because doesn’t care about them, minority dealership oppor- some progress in diversity, cott of BMW” until the sage that he plans to convey there are companies that Black people should be do- tunities and philanthropy. for employment, dealership company agrees to meet through a partnership with say that they do business ing business with automak- The auto companies that diversity and philanthropy. with the Rainbow PUSHthe National Newspaper with the Black community, ers that do,” said Leavell. reflected best practices for BMW earned red marks Coalition and works out “a Publishers Association, a yet, the scorecard proves Leavell noted that eco- ethnic diversity established in all categories, because mutually beneficial trade trade group that represents that they don’t. nomic boycotts have been by the Rainbow PUSH Au- they refused to reply to the relationship.” more than 200 Black- Leavell said that when it successful in the past in get- tomotive Project, an initia- survey request. Jackson said that Blacks owned media companies.comes to promoting ethnic ting companies to change tive of the Citizenship Edu- According to Jackson, account for more than 10 NNPA media outlets reach diversity and inclusion and their business practices. cation Fund, earned green that refusal showed the percent of purchases of the more than 20 million read- economic equity, obviously “It’s always been the scores. company’s contempt and company’s luxury models. ers in print and online every BMW doesn’t have any- pocketbook,” said Leavell. Red marks indicated resentment towards the According to a 2014 week. thing to show. “I think that we forget that that diversity initiatives Black community. poll by Strategic Vision, Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., “To insult an organi- sometimes, so maybe this and investments were non- “We are in a different a research and consultant the president and CEO of zation like [the Rainbow is a good time to remind existent, not disclosed, or stage of our civil rights firm based in San Diego,the NNPA, recognized that PUSH Coalition], to not them.” the company didn’t provide struggle,” said Jackson. Calif., BMW was the brandsome people will question even respond to very valid enough relevant informa- “The first stage ofthat our was most often cited as why the Black community inquiries, means that BMW tion for scoring. struggle was to end legal a future vehicle purchase and its allies should support should be boycotted,” Ford and Toyota earned slavery; the next phase was for African Americans. the BMW boycott. said Leavell. “Our people

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Brother’s Keeper, which verse student leaders from The program will pro- tive program will be open Scholars will have the exclusive Student Mem- aim was to engage and Historically Black Colleg- vide students with an im- to both undergraduate and opportunity to: ber Network for on-going mentor the next generation es and Universities across mersive, real world work graduate students with an -Participate in a com- employment consideration regardless of who they are the nation. experience designed to interest to pursue a career prehensive immersion inwith our industry partner or where they come from. The purpose is to pro- supplement their academic in the entertainment, media ternship experience in Los organizations The internship provide access and opportu- curriculum and prepare and communication indus- Angeles, California during -Serve as Ambassadors gram is the first nityprogram to student groups who them for careers in the entry. Selected Scholars will summer of 2018 for EICOP to build of its kind to take- haveon traditionallyHol been un- tertainment, media, and participate in an 8-10 week -Participate in a series awareness for the HBCU in lywood’s pipeline problem; derrepresented and meet communications indus- paid internship in Los An- of professional develop- LA Internship Program the HBCUs in L.A. Intern - the industry’s diversity tries. geles, Summer 2018! The ment activities to help le- To apply and for more ship Program inaugural goals of employing a work- Now, a year after its program will cover hous- verage a career in the me- information visit www. class will include White force that is reflective of introduction, the HBCU in ing expenses and will of- dia, entertainment, and the eicop.org. The application House HBCU All-Star -stu the communities it serves, LA Internship Program ap- fer limited travel stipends communications industry deadline for the program dents and a select group of according to leveragingup. plication process is now based on individual finan- post-graduation is 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, the best, brightest and di- org. open! This highly competi- cial needs. -Become a part of our December 17, 2017. FAME {continued from Pg. A-1} warded with the ruling in tions...” The defendants to continuing our services Angeles civil unrest, Pastor J. Edgar Boyd dur- of FAC and FAME- July Hous 2016 by Judge Mark appealed that decision, to not only South Los An- FAME Church extended ing an Oct. 20 press confer- ing and removed the clause Mooney that “...the pro- which they subsequentlygeles, but also to the great- its social ministries. At ence. stating that the active pas- cedures used to amend lost. er community of Los An- the time of Murray’s re- “First AME Church of tor of First AME Church of the by-laws of FAME- As Moving forward, Boyd geles,” he said. tirement in 2004, FAME’s Los Angeles has begun the Los Angeles be the head of sistance and FAME Hous- announced, “We want pri- Founded in 1872 by non-profit arm included process of reclaiming and the non-profit corporations. ing were unfair, unreason- vate businesses, the public Biddy Mason and a band an extensive low-income taking possession and oper- Hunter and a new board of able and not performed in sector and community or- of believers, First AME housing program; food and ation of all of its properties, directors then named his good faith. Therefore, the ganizations with which we Church is the oldest church nutrition programs for the assets and programs asso- wife, Denise, as chief ex- court determines that the have had stellar relation- established by African needy; a private school, a ciated the corporations,” ecutive director. amendments to the by-laws ships to know that we look Americans in Los An- micro-lending and small Boyd said. Following Boyd’s ap- are void and of no effect. forward to continuing our geles. FAME has imple- business loan program, a The charges against pointment as pastor in Oct.New officers and direc- work with them. mented scores of outreach transportation assistance Hunter stemmed from- 2012, ac he and the FAMEtors of FAME Assistance “We want the commu- ministries; most under the program and a range of tions during his eight-year trustees filed a lawsuitand in FAME Housing will nity to know that we will decades-long leadership motivational empower- tenure as pastor that began Superior Court to return the be selected in a manner be rebuilding some of our of the Rev. Dr. ment Cecil programs L. aimed at in 2004. He altered the entities to FAME. Their consistent with the original programs and expanding “Chip” Murray. disadvantaged L.A. com- church-approved bylaws years of litigation were re- by-laws of the organiza- others and we look forward In 1992, after the Los munities.

Transamerica {continued from Pg. A-1} LAW due to the race of those in- “KNOW THE ” sured, nor would we ever increase rates based on racial considerations,” the company said in a state- By Rickey Ivie, Esq. ment, adding that the 50% increase applied “to all WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW DURING AN ENCOUNTER WITH policies of the same class.” LAW ENFORCEMENT In 2013, the investors sued claiming breach of contract and breach of the 1. Be Smart. Better to be smart than right - especially dead right. If you have a dispute with law enforcement you can get justice in the courts NOT the streets. You will never win a fight with law COURTESY PHOTO implied covenant of good enforcement in the streets. File a complaint with the department or lawsuit if appropriate. Rev. Benjami J.Hardwick faith and fair dealing. The action paid off two years 2. When Stopped. A law enforcement officer is legally permitted to stop you on the basis of a became part of a charitable later when the court ruled reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing. An officer is not required to immediately tell you why you are program, which provided the increase was null and being stopped. family members money for void, which positions the burial expenses, funds for life insurance program to 3. Your Obligation. You have a legal obligation not to delay, resist or obstruct a law enforcement the community activities of continue to provide bene- officer in performing his or her duties.

Praises of Zion’s Personal fits for the community, the 4. Identification. If you are stopped while driving, you are required to present your driver’s license, Involvement Center (PIC), individual insureds, and registration and proof of insurance upon request. and other non-profit groups. investors who have sus- According to a Wall tained the program. 5. Search Request. You are entitled to refuse a request to be searched or to have your property Street Journal (WSJ) re- “The verdict reaffirms searched by a law enforcement. However, you should not physically try to stop a law enforcement port, the investors receive what our clients believed from conducting a search after you have said no. 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A-1} Amazing time for Robinson because Robinsons says that AGC son is on the set of ABC’s AGC will be celebrating 20 is mostly about healing newest hit, “The Mayor” dancer,” said Robinson. “I ate a hilarious, endearing Can Play That Game” and years come November 5. through the arts. starring Brandon Micheal started as a dancer when I and slightly neurotic char- “Rebound” to name a few. In the early 90s, Rob- “Our young people are Hall, Yvette Nicole Brown was seven-years-old.” acter that fans grew to love. Robinson also took time inson was asked by a good going through so much and Lea Michele. Robin- Small parts in minor She would also make guest to speak about what life for friend, Tracy Lamar Coley, from abuse to bullying, son plays Krystal, a friend productions a Black ac- to come and work with him ostracized, criticized, be- to Brown’s character, Dina and acting tress in Hol- at Marla Gibbs Perform- littled to a point where we Rose, which both work at things out in lywood looks ing Arts School in Leimert build self-esteem through the post office on the show. her backyard like nowa- Park. When the school self-expression,” said Rob- “Krystal’s very ground- would open days. She closed, they both had built inson. “I wish I could take ed,” said Robinson. “She’s her interest feels that the such a clientele of youth the credit but I have a beast out loud but she’d kind of in acting. It landscape is that AGC was born. of a team where we all ditzy, insecure, single, got wasn’t until far more ac- Established in 1997 work together.” two dogs and really trying high school cepting and originally as All God’s Some of the alumni to find herself. that Robin- embracing son began for the Black thinking actress now about what than ever. she wanted “There to do with are so many her life—and roles that acting was have opened the ticket. up between Her first job Viola [Da- would be a vis], ‘How Crest tooth- To Get Away paste com- With Mur- mercial, of der’ and then which she BRIAN W. CARTER/LA SENTINEL you have remembers The Amazing Grace Conservatory celebrates 20 ‘Empire’— vividly. years of nurturing and building young minds within the it’s too much “Oh, God, community. content out I still remem- there, it is so ber it, ‘six months ago, my appearances on other tele- much content,” said Robin- dentist said, you have a vision shows such as “Mi- son. “I feel like we’re in the AGC students performing “Sarafina” in 2009 serious tartar problem’… nor Adjustments”, “The middle of a renaissance. long story short, yes, yes it Parkers” and “Cedric the Robinson added that was a Crest commercial,” Entertainer Presents”. while both racism and age- Children, AGC is a non- of AGC have gone on to “I’m the best friend— she said laughingly. Robinson’s later role as ism have played a part in profit, 501(c) 3 foundedachieve success in Holly- I’m the ultimate best Robinson would go on the sassy and in-your-face blocking Black actresses in by Robinson, Coley and a wood including Issa Rae friend.” to star in a theater produc- Tasha Mack on the popu- Hollywood, the winds are third partner as an answer (“Insecure”, “Awkward The Amazing Grace tions where she played the lar television series “The changing. for inner-city youth to ex- Black Girl”), Aldis Hodge Conservatory exists for character Agnes in “Agnes Game” stands as a polar “You have Youtube, plore the arts. Eventually (“Underground”, “Lever- youth to find and realize of God” at Howard Uni- but equally iconic opposite Netflix, HBO—there’s justthe third partner left the age”) and Ashton Sand- their dreams. Robinson versity. She describes that to Regina Grier. As Tasha, so many different platforms project with Robinson and ers (“Moonlight”) and encourages the community role as a break for her as it Robinson was able to play that there is so much con- Coley continuing forward. Grammy-winner singer, to find out more about the began to mature her as an a character, which she de- tent to go into these plat- Two decades later, AGC songwriter and multi-in- school and to visit. The actress. Robinson’s debut scribes as a more ghetto forms. I think right now is has grown with initially strumentalist, Elle Varner school has a nominal tu- in television would come and forward version of her- the best time to be an ac- 75 students to serving over to name a few. AGC alumni ition but there are scholar- as a guest star role on “The self. As to which of the two tress especially a woman of 300 students annually and have also gone on to be ships available as well. New WKRP in Cincinnati”. were her favorite, Regina color.” thousands since its incep- producers, lawyers and in “We are here, come by, She credits actor Mykelti or Tasha, Robinson said Robinson adds that tion. Coley would unfortu- politics. Now, going on 20 support our programs and Williamson for taking her they both hold a special knowing your craft plays nately pass away in 2004 years, Robinson spoke on support the productions,” under his wings and men- place in her heart. a vital role to staying rel- but Robinson happily con- what 20 years means to her. said Robinson. tored her in the world of “You know Regina, the evant in Hollywood. She tinues the dream today. “When you look back Amazing Grace Con- show business. principal on Steve Harvey, noted that many person- “We change lives, we over everything that has servatory is located at 2401 Her career would begin that was one of the best be- alities are becoming sensa- really do,” said Robinson happened, all the thousands W. Washington Blvd in Los to gain momentum with cause of the ensemble I was tions overnight thanks to about AGC. “I feel like it’s of lives that have come Angeles, CA 90018. For a guest starring roles on working with,” said Robin- social media but the well- a ministry.” through, it’s pretty mind- more information, please “Martin”, “Thea” and “The son. “I had so much fun—it prepared stay the day. The NAACP award- blowing,” said Robinson. call (323) 732-4283 or send Sinbad Show”. wasn’t like going to work.” “I look at those actresses winning program teaches “To know that we’re inquiries to amazing@ “That was the days of Robinson continued, that I love—everyone has a acting, voice, dance, spo- still here, still as passion- agcisamazing.org. Please every Black sitcom’s on,” “Tasha Mack, because I training, they have strong ken word, media arts and ate, still committed to the visit the website at http:// said Robinson. “I did my was able to do [her] for so training, a background yoga to help youth realize purpose and to the mission, amazinggraceconservatory. run of the mill and had a re- long, just walk in her shoes [like] theater,” said Robin- their potential. AGC en- it looks like 20 years wasn’t org/. ally good time with it.” and see how she evolved, son. “To not just come into gages students in socially enough.” It was the iconic and all of the flaws, layers andthis business and just think memorable role as princi- stuff, she was fun for dif- it’s fly-by-night. pal Regina “Piggy” Grier ferent reasons. “Study, train, develop on television series “The “[Tasha] was a chal- your craft but do not be Steve Harvey Show” that lenge.” afraid to step outside of many were formerly intro- Television couldn’t your box and out of your duced to the versatile ac- contain Robinson for long safe zone—and write, tress. As Regina, Robinson as she jumped to the big write, write, write and cre- combined stage presence screen in films such ateas your own content.” with comedic drama to cre- “Miss Congeniality”, “Two In addition to now be-

Karenga {continued from Pg. A-6} of family and community with other Africans; alli- struggle for what is right “thru quality male/female ance with other peoples of and resist what is wrong, relations based on the prin- color; challenging our re- honor our past, willingly ciples of equality, comple- ligious institutions to be engage our present and mentarity, mutual respect more socially conscious self-consciously plan for and shared responsibility and involved; and practic- and welcome our future”. in love, life, and struggle, ing the Nguzo Saba, The Dr. Maulana Karenga, (and thru)...loving and re- Seven Principles. Professor and Chair of sponsible parenthood”. It We ended the Mission Africana Studies, Califor- also included, again, a call Statement saying, “through nia State University-Long for reparations; continuing this historic work and Beach; Executive Direc- resistance to police abuse; struggle we strive to al- tor, African American Cul- support of political prison- ways know and introduce tural Center (Us); Creator ers and prisoners’ rights; ourselves to history and of Kwanzaa; and author struggle against drugs humanity as a people who of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- and communal violence; are spiritually and ethically tion of Family, Community support for independent grounded; who speak truth, and Culture and Introduc- schools and public edu- do justice, respect our an- tion to Black Studies, 4th cation; building indepen- cestors and elders, cher- Edition, www.OfficialK- dent media and reshaping ish, support and challenge wanzaaWebsite.org; www. established-order media; our children, care for the MaulanaKarenga.org. increasing organizational vulnera¬ble, relate right- .ww.AfricanAmerican- involvement; solidarity fully to the environment, CulturalCenter-LA.org;

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ously are not traditional in whether Black workers posed to individualism and high priority targets. will silently continue to be materialism) in order to Steven Pitts’ analysis systemically exploited, or achieve sustainable posi- and proposed solutions are successfully demand fair tive results for the Black sound but they do not em- and equitable treatment. community. Actual change phasize sustainable pres- The role of Black lead- means developing new sure must be exerted by ership in dealing with la- realities grounded in com- Black workers working bor unions and the debate mon values that benefit not with Black leadership and around immigration reform only Black workers but the the broader Black commu- is crucial. Therefore, Black entire Black community. nity to bring about actual leaders must embrace change. Together they con- group-oriented, moral and Larry Aubry: l.aubry@ stitute the core determinant ethical principles, (as op- att.net A-10 LASENTINEL.NET CELEBRATION OF LIFE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017

By Stacy M. Brown The character’s popu- characters’ humanity, ac- NNPA Newswire Contributor larity grew so much that cording to his obituary at it led to a spinoff called, Legacy.com. Family members, “Benson,” which lasted Though today, he’s friends and fans are griev- eight seasons and earned remembered widely as a ing the loss of television Guillaume an Emmy comedic actor, it was the and stage icon Robert Guil- Award. musical theater that was laume, who died on Oct. 24 “I always wanted kids Guillaume’s first love and in Los Angeles. of any background to un- gave him his entry into the Guillaume, 89, is sur- derstand the characters I’ve acting world, the Legacy. vived by his second wife, portrayed were…that the com obituary said. Donna Brown, a son and solutions they found were That entry took place three daughters. true and possible,” he said in Cleveland, Ohio, where, “He was a pioneer and on his official website. after completing his edu- what he did with his role as “It has always been im- cation in the music school [Benson DuBois] was give portant to me to stress that at Washington University him integrity,” said ac- there was no diminution of in St. Louis, he joined the tor, director and producer power or universality, just Karamu Theatre and de- Shiek Mahmud-Bey, who because my characters are buted in their production wowed critics earlier this African American.” of “Carousel,” Legacy.com month at a New York Film That resolve has always reported. Festival with his proposed been appreciated by his In the audience for one new television series, “The peers and those who fol- of those “Carousel” perfor- Inner Circle.” lowed his career. mances was Oscar Ham- “What could have been “I remember the ‘head merstein II, the critically just another servant or [n**ger] in charge’ scene acclaimed playwright, who symbolically subservient with Morgan Freeman, penned the book and lyrics minority, a butler role, he where he didn’t use his for the musical. gave the world an extraor- position to castrate an- According to Legacy. dinary insight and exposed other Black man on film,”com, “It was an auspicious us to a human being. The Mahmud-Bey recalled of start, and Guillaume soon invisible became viable the 1989 hit movie, “Lean made his way to Broadway, and we all loved it.” on Me,” that starred Guil- where he both toured and Anyone who watched laume and Freeman. appeared on the Broadway “Soap” knew the brilliance “There was a disagree- stage.” of Guillaume, said Mariann ment and they got it out and Later, Guillaume would Eperjesi-Simms, who hosts agreed to disagree without portray Dr. Martin Lu- the Facebook page, “The division. That scene spoke ther King Jr. in the movie Classic Movie Group.” volumes, because it makes “Prince Jack;” he also “‘Benson’ wasn’t ex- you see how silly and easy starred as Frederick Doug- actly as brilliant as ‘Soap,’ you could lose someone lass on the TV miniseries but most things in this important in your life over “North and South.” ego and small things.” “In 1992, Guillaume world aren’t written to WIKIMEDIA COMMONS that much perfection. He Award-winning actor and Broadway star Robert Guillaume died on Tuesday, October Mahmud-Bey contin- and his wife, founded the was a fantastic actor who 24, 2017. Guillaume played Benson Du Bois, a groundbreaking television character, on ued: “As artists, we have Confetti Entertainment Co., deserved a lot of recogni- “Soap” and “Benson.” a responsibility to be hon- creating read-along books tion,” Eperjesi-Simms said. est, not different, and that’s for children with Guillau- Born Robert Peter Wil- lar culture was cemented role of “Phantom of the script, I knew I had a live what Robert Guillaume me’s voice as narrator,” the liams in St. Louis in 1927, when he portrayed Nathan Opera,” doing so alongside one,” Guillaume said in a gave us and we loved every Legacy.com obituary said. Guillaume began his act- Detroit in the first all-Black a mostly, all-White cast. 2001 interview. bit of it.” “In 1995, the Confetti ing career in the early version of “Guys and Still, it was his role as “Every role was writ- Guillaume, who won Entertainment books were 1970s when he made guest Dolls,” which earned him a Benson DuBois in the soap ten against type, especially a Grammy Award for Best transformed into the HBO appearances on “Good 1977 Tony Award nomina- opera satire “Soap,” which Benson, who wasn’t sub- Spoken Word Album for series “Happily Ever Af- Times,” “Sanford and tion. also starred Billy Crystal, servient to anyone. To me, Children for his role as the ter: Fairy Tales for Every Son,” and “The Jeffer- Later, Guillaume Roscoe Lee Browne, and Benson was the revenge for voice of “Rafiki” in “The Child.” Narrated by Guil- sons.” earned the distinction of Robert Urich, that made all those stereotyped guys Lion King,” steered clear laume and featuring a cast However, his recogni- becoming the first AfricanGuillaume a legend. who looked like Benson of Hollywood’s demean- of other stars, the series’ 39 tion and place in popu- American to sing the title “The minute I saw the in the 40s and 50s [moving Black stereotypes and episodes retold classic fairy ies] and had to keep their sought quality roles in tales with a multicultural mouths shut.” which he could evoke his focus.”

By Stacy Brown The Washington Informer NNPA Member

Fats Domino, the rock pioneer who inspired El- vis Presley, the Beatles and countless other superstars, died Wednesday at his home in Harvey, Louisi- ana. He was 89. Mark Bone, chief investigator for the Jefferson Parish coroner’s office, told NPR that Domino died of natural causes. Born Antoine Domino, the “Architect of Rock ‘n’ Roll” enjoyed a career spanning five decades that included more than 25 gold singles and 65 million re- NATIONAL ARCHIEF/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Fats Domino, the rock pioneer who inspired Elvis Pre- cords sold. sley, the Beatles and countless other superstars, died His massive vault of Wednesday, October 25, 2017. hits includes “Blueberry Hill,” “I’m Walking,” sion, Domino’s influence sold out.” “Ain’t That a Shame” and played heavily in the ca- In 1969, Presley re- “I’m Walking to New Or- reers of Presley and the turned to live performances leans.” Beatles. Domino reported- after joining the military His unique playing ly was held in such high es- and when a reporter re- style and unmistakable teem that Presley refused to ferred to him as the “King voice helped Domino to answer to his popular mon- of Rock ‘n’ Roll” during a produce the first rock iker,‘n’ “The King of Rock ‘n’ press conference, Presley roll record to ever sell Roll,” when Domino was pointed to Domino, who more than 1 million copies present. was in the room, noting with the 1949 hit “The Fat As in a 2004 inter- that Domino was “one of Man,” a song he both pro- view with AXS, Domino my influences from way duced and co-wrote. recounted the first time heback.” Billy Diamond, his met Presley. Domino’s influence on road manager, referred “I was playing at the the Beatles was noted when to him as “Fats” because Flamingo Hotel [in Las Paul McCartney wrote the name was a symbol of Vegas] and I went to his “Blue Monday,” a 1958 hit importance, according to room and played for him. in which he credited the Domino’s website. He used to call me ‘Mr. New Orleans native. In 1986, Domino re- Blueberry Hill,’” Domino Domino was married to ceived the Grammy Life- said. “I remember him tell- Rosemary Hall for 60 years time Achievement Award ing me, ‘You know, Fats, and the two had eight chil- and was later inducted I’m opening up tomorrow dren. into the Rock & Roll Hall but when I first came here “Fats Domino, another of Fame. On November 5, I flopped.’ I guess the firstgift from New Orleans,” 1998, at the White House, time he didn’t do good at Rev. Jesse Jackson tweeted he was awarded the Na- all, but after he got back in tribute to Domino. “An tional Medal of Arts from there it was all good be- entertainer and caring man, then President Bill Clinton. cause I was working there he gave us many thrills on By their own admis- too, and every night it was the ride to freedom.” THURSDAY,A-6 LOS NOVEMBER ANGELES 2,SENTINEL 2017 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-11 9, 2014

By KimBerlee BucK As of press time, Papa- of their release, both men padopoulos’ guilty plea, Staff Writer dopoulos’ attorneys did not were forced to turn in their Sanders said that he served release a detailed response passports and are only al- in an “extremely limited Since the beginning of on the matter but stated they, lowed to leave their homes volunteer position.” Sand- Donald Trump’s presidential “look forward to telling all for meetings with their ers went on to say that Pa- reign, the FBI’s Russia in- of the details of [Papadopou- attorneys and medical ap- padopoulos’ actions were vestigation and Trump’s ties los’] story.” pointments. not done in an “official to the country have been a Papadopoulos’ guilty As a response to the capacity on behalf of the major concern of many po- plea was announced shortly latest Russia investiga- campaign.” AP PHOTO/EVAN VUCCI litical figures, as well as theafter Trump’s campaign tion update, Trump took to "He reached out and American people. manager Paul Manafort and Twitter. nothing happened beyond On Monday, October 30, his longtime business partner "Sorry, but this is years that. That shows one, his former Trump campaign for- and deputy Rick Gates were FILE PHOTO BY BILL CLARK/CQ ROLL CALL ago, before Paul Manafort level of importance in eign policy adviser, George indicted on charges, mak- GOP nominee Donald Trump, flanked from left by was part of the Trump the campaign, and two, Papadopoulos, pleaded ing them the first officialscampaign in manager Paul Manafort, and daughter Ivanka campaign. But why aren't shows what little role he guilty to making false state- Trump’s orbit to be charged Trump, checks the podium early Thursday afternoon in Crooked Hillary & the had within coordinating ments and material omis- in connection with the spe- preparation for accepting the GOP nomination to be Dems the focus?????,” anything officially for the sions to the FBI in January cial counsel investigation. President at the 2016 Republican National Convention read the tweet. campaign,” she said. to investigators, “probing The indictment includes in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday July 21, 2016. He then wrote a sec- The White House ex- interference” in the 2016 12 counts involving conspir- ond tweet that read, ".... pects Justice Department presidential election in rela- acy to launder money, con- lusion between Manafort the opportunity to confront Also, there is NO COLLU- special counsel Robert tion to his interactions and spiracy against the U.S., un- and Russia. ABC News these charges in court" but SION!" Mueller’s investigation correspondence with foreign registered agent of a foreign stated that attorney Down- would not be providing ad- What does this mean to come to an end soon. officials who were close to principal, false and mislead- ing, “labeled the indict- ditional comment until he for Trump’s presidency? Sanders said she doesn’t the Russian government. ing statements surrounding ment ‘ridiculous’ for and his legal team reviews During a White House believe Mueller’s Russia According to the unsealed the Foreign Agents Regis- claiming that offshore ac- the indictment. "The fight press briefing, press secre- probe, “is at all affecting” court records and CNN, the tration Act (FARA), false counts were used as part is just beginning,” read the tary Sarah Sanders said the Trump’s ability to do his FBI stated Papadopoulos statements and seven counts of a ‘scheme’ to conceal statement. Manafort and Gates an- job and claims the media is "falsely described his inter- of failure to file reports of funds from the govern- Later that day, both nouncements had, “noth- “obsessed” with the story. actions with a certain foreign foreign bank and financial ment.” Manafort and Gates were ing to do with the president However, court tran- contact, who discussed 'dirt' accounts. On Monday (Octo- released to home confine- and nothing to do with the scripts show Mueller’s in- related to emails concerning According to Manafort’s ber 30) afternoon, Glenn ment on $10 million and president’s campaign or dictments are a small part Democratic presidential can- attorney, Kevin Downing, Selig, spokesman for $5 million “unsecured ap- campaign activity.” of his larger investigation didate Hillary Clinton.” there was no evidence of col- Gates, said he “welcomes pearance bonds.” As part As a response to Pa- regarding his Russia probe.

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You, DILLON (LAST NAME EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: the fictitious business name CA 90047, County of LA must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed UNKNOWN), KYLE (LAST Si no puede pagar la cuota or names listed above on Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County CIVIL NAME UNKNOWN), AND de presentación, pida al 10/2017 Kelly Linette Guidry, 2024 The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided ANY AND ALL JOHN DOE(S), secretario un formulario de I declare that all information Van Wick St, Los Angeles, does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section have been named as the exención de cuotas. La corte in this statement is true and CA 90047 the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires potential biological father(s) puede ordenar que usted correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE of this child. You are informed pague, ya sea en parte o por declares as true any material by: An Individual in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the FOR CHANGE OF NAME of the following: completo, las cuotas y costos matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section Case No. SS028656 1. The natural mother, de la corte previamente 17913 of the Business and transact business under the or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change Superior Court of California, SAMANTHA JANDA, is exentos a petición de usted o Professions code that the fictitious business name or 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of County of Los Angeles planning to place her child de la otra parte. registrant knows to be false names listed above on N/A Professions Code). a registered owner. A new Petition of: James Anthony for adoption through Adoption 1. The name and address is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information Original Fictitious Business Name COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES Moreno for Change of Name Choices of Arizona. of the court are (El nombre punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 Statement must be filed TO ALL INTERESTED 2. Under Arizona law, A.R.S. y dirección de la corte son): exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who CNS-3064522# before the expiration. Effective PERSONS: §8-106 and A.R.S. §8-107 Superior Court of California, ($1,000)). declares as true any material LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Petitioner James Anthony you have the right, if you are County of Los Angeles, S/ Henry Dougal, Owner matter pursuant to Section Business Name Statement Moreno filed a petition the biological father of this Michael D. Antonovich This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the with this court for a decree child, to consent or withhold Antelope Valley Courthouse, with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. changing names as follows: your consent to the proposed 42011 4th Street West, Angeles on October 5, 2017 registrant knows to be false File No. 2017298897 The filing of this statement James Anthony Moreno to adoption. Lancaster, CA 93534-7182 NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize James Anthony Connor 3. Your written consent to the 2. The name, address, and Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a The Court orders that all adoption is irrevocable once telephone number of the 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars Daves Hood Cleaning Fictitious Business Name persons interested in this you sign it. petitioner’s attorney, or the Statement generally expires ($1,000)). Service, 14910 Roxton Ave., in violation of the rights of matter appear before this 4. You have the right to seek petitioner without an attorney, at the end of five years from S/ Kelly Linette Guidry, Owner Gardena, CA 90247, County another under Federal, State, court at the hearing indicated custody of the child. are: (El nombre, dirección the date on which it was filed This statement was filed of LA or common law (See Section below to show cause, if any, 5. In the event that you y número de teléfono del in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and why the petition for change of wish to assert parental abogado del demandante, o Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on October 23, 2017 David McGlothen, 14910 Professions Code). name should not be granted. rights to the child described del demandante si no tiene in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with Roxton Ave, Gardena, CA Original Any person objecting to the above, and/or if you wish to abogado, son): JACQUELINE 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section 90247 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 name changes described withhold your consent to the MEDINA, 4560 Elwood Ave., 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted CNS-3064508# above must file a written proposed adoption plan, your Palmdale CA 93552; (661) in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires by: an Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL objection that includes the obligations are as follows: 878-8196 statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from The registrant commenced reasons for the objection at A. If paternity has not been Date (Fecha): May 10 2017 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed to transact business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS least two court days before established, you must initiate Sherri R. Carter, Clerk, by in the residence address of in the office of the County the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT the matter is scheduled to a paternity action pursuant to (Secretario, por) Gerardo a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided or names listed above on File No. 2017294408 be heard and must appear title 25, chapter 6, article 1, Villarreal, Deputy (Asistente) Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section 03/2015 The following person(s) is at the hearing to show cause and serve upon the mother [SEAL] Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires I declare that all information (are) doing business as: why the petition should not be the paternity action within 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change in this statement is true and 1. Realty World Beverly Hills, granted. If no written objection thirty (30) days of completion CNS-3059488# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the correct. (A registrant who 2. The Community Home is timely filed, the court may of service of this Notice. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section declares as true any material Lenders, 3. Pontchartrain grant the petition without a B. You have the obligation to must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change matter pursuant to Section Property Management, 468 hearing. proceed to judgment in the Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 17913 of the Business and N. Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, Notice of Hearing: paternity action. The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Professions code that the CA 90210, County of LA Date: Dec 11, 2017, Time: 7. Once paternity is FICTITIOUS does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): 8:30 AM, Dept.: K, Room: established, you must begin the use in this state of a Statement must be filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Marshall Finley Dismuke, 468 Annex providing financial support for BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to N. Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, The address of the court is the child, and if paternity is in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious exceed one thousand dollars CA 90210 1725 Main St, Santa Monica, not established until after the NAMES another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement ($1,000)). This business is conducted CA 90401 child is born, you may be or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the S/ David McGlothen, Owner by: An Individual A copy of this Order to Show responsible for past support. 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. This statement was filed The registrant commenced to Cause shall be published at [A.R.S. §25-809(A)] Professions Code). The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of Los transact business under the least once each week for four 8. If you do not file a paternity FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original does not of itself authorize Angeles on October 17, 2017 fictitious business name or successive weeks prior to action and do not serve upon NAME STATEMENT 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 the use in this state of a NOTICE-In accordance with names listed above on N/A the date set for hearing on the mother your paternity File No. 2017307640 CNS-3066823# Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information the petition in the following action within thirty (30) days The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and newspaper of general after completion of service (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who circulation, printed in this of this Notice and proceed Oasis Hair Design, 5830 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section at the end of five years from declares as true any material county: Los Angeles Sentinel to judgment in the paternity Overhill Drive, Suite 3, Los NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section Date: Oct 17 2017 action, you are barred from Angeles, CA 90043, County File No. 2017287142 Professions Code). in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and GERALD ROSENBERG bringing or maintaining any of LA The following person(s) is Original Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the Judge of the Superior Court action to assert any interest Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 in the child. Warren George White, 8701 Oladokun Multimedia CNS-3065991# 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3066251# 9. The Indian Child Welfare Chessington Dr., Unit C, Productions, 1237 So. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Act may supersede the Inglewood, CA 90305 Flower Street, Suite 8, in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars Arizona Revised Statutes This business is conducted Inglewood, CA 90301, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE regarding this adoption and by: an Individual County of LA; Mailing NAME STATEMENT 17913 other than a change S/ Marshall Finley Dismuke, FOR CHANGE OF NAME paternity, if applicable to this The registrant commenced to Address: P.O. Box 6200, File No. 2017303705 in the residence address of Owner Case No. BS170856 adoption. transact business under the Beverly Hills, CA 90212 The following person(s) is a registered owner. A new This statement was filed Superior Court of California, 10. For purposes of service fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los County of Los Angeles of a paternity action, service names listed above on N/A Olugbemiga Oladokun, 317 E. 1. Southern Cal Soft-Story Statement must be filed Angeles on October 11, 2017 Petition of: Jessica Edwards- may be made on the I declare that all information Fairway Blvd. 2, Inglewood, Retrofit, 2. Golden State before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with Martinez by Claudia V. mother by serving Adoption in this statement is true and CA 90302 Soft-Story Retrofit, 3. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section Edwards, mother, for Change Choices of Arizona, c/o Philip correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted Choce Soft-Story Retrofit, 4. Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name of Name (Jay) McCarthy, Jr., Esq., declares as true any material by: an individual Elite Soft-Story Retrofit, 5. must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires TO ALL INTERESTED McCarthyWeston, PLLC, 508 matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced Premier Soft-Story Retrofit, Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from PERSONS: North Humphreys Street, 17913 of the Business and to transact business under 6. Residential Soft-Story The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed Petitioner Jessica Edwards- Flagstaff, Arizona 86001. Professions code that the the fictitious business name Retrofit, 7. Select Soft-Story does not of itself authorize in the office of the County Martinez by Claudia V. 11. THIS IS A LEGAL registrant knows to be false or names listed above on Retrofit, 8. SoCal Soft- the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided Edwards, mother, filed a NOTICE. YOU MAY is guilty of a misdemeanor 01/1995 Story Retrofit, 9, Soft-Story Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section petition with this court for a WISH TO CONTACT AN punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Retrofit Services, 10. Soft- in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires decree changing names as ATTORNEY TO ASSIST YOU exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Story Seismic Services, another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change follows: IN RESPONDING TO THIS ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who 11. West Coast Soft-Story or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the Jessica Edwards-Martinez to NOTICE. S/ Warren George White, declares as true any material Retrofit, 22287 Mulholland 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section Jessica Edwards You may obtain further Owner matter pursuant to Section Hwy, 346, Calabasas, CA Professions Code). 17913 other than a change The Court orders that all This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and 91302, County of LA Original in the residence address of information by contacting 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 persons interested in this Philip (Jay) McCarthy, Jr., with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the Registered owner(s): a registered owner. A new matter appear before this Angeles on October 25, 2017 registrant knows to be false Jeff Kamens, 22287 CNS-3064519# Fictitious Business Name McCarthyWeston, PLLC, 508 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL court at the hearing indicated North Humphreys Street, NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor Mulholland Hwy, 346, Statement must be filed below to show cause, if any, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001, Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to Calabasas, CA 91302 before the expiration. Effective why the petition for change of 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars Andraleia Burch, 22287 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious telephone number (928) 779- NAME STATEMENT name should not be granted. 4252. Statement generally expires ($1,000)). Mulholland Hwy, 346, Business Name Statement Any person objecting to the at the end of five years from S/ Olugbemiga Oladokun, Calabasas, CA 91302 File No. 2017300217 must be accompanied by the 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 The following person(s) is name changes described CNS-3060168# the date on which it was filed Owner This business is conducted Affidavit of Identity form. above must file a written LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the office of the County This statement was filed by: Copartners (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement objection that includes the Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los The registrant commenced 1. Jerrys All Phase Electric does not of itself authorize reasons for the objection at SUMMONS (Family Law) in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on October 4, 2017 to transact business under Company, 2. Jerrys All the use in this state of a least two court days before CITACIÓN (Derecho 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with the fictitious business name Phase Electric, 6302 South Fictitious Business Name the matter is scheduled to familiar) 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section or names listed above on Rimpau Blvd., Los Angeles, in violation of the rights of be heard and must appear CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name 10/2017 CA 90043, County of LA another under Federal, State, at the hearing to show cause DE CASO): MD051309 statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires I declare that all information Articles of Incorporation or or common law (See Section why the petition should not be NOTICE TO RESPONDENT 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from in this statement is true and Organization Number: AI 14411 et seq., Business and granted. If no written objection (Name): AVISO AL in the residence address of the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who #ON: 4034650 Professions Code). is timely filed, the court may DEMANDADO (Nombre): a registered owner. A new in the office of the County declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Original grant the petition without a HOMAR MEDINA Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section Jerrys All Phase Electric 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 hearing. You have been sued. Read Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and Company, 6302 South CNS-3063406# Notice of Hearing: the information below and on before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires Professions code that the Rimpau Blvd., Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Date: December 19, 2017, the next page. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false CA 90043; CA Time: 10:00 AM, Dept.: 44, Lo han demandado. Lea la Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Room: 418 información a continuación y must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to by: a Corporation NAME STATEMENT The address of the court is en la página siguiente. Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced File No. 2017294399 111 North Hill Street, Los Petitioner’s name is: The filing of this statement in the residence address of ($1,000)). to transact business under The following person(s) is Angeles, CA 90012 Nombre del demandante: does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new S/ Jeffrey Kamens, Partner the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: A copy of this Order to Show JACQUELINE MEDINA the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed or names listed above on Greenworks Management Cause shall be published at You have 30 calendar days Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Los 06/2017 Group, 3640 Virginia Rd., least once each week for four after this Summons and in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective Angeles on October 20, 2017 I declare that all information Los Angeles, CA 90016, successive weeks prior to Petition are served on you to another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and County of LA the date set for hearing on file a Response (form FL-120) or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): the petition in the following at the court and have a copy 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Paul S. Green III, 3640 newspaper of general served on the petitioner. A Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Virginia Rd., Los Angeles, CA circulation, printed in this letter, phone call, or court Original The filing of this statement at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and 90016 county: Los Angeles Sentinel appearance will not protect 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed Professions code that the This business is conducted Date: September 20, 2017 you. CNS-3067019# the use in this state of a in the office of the County registrant knows to be false by: an Individual Edward B. Moreton, Jr. If you do not file your LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced Judge of the Superior Court Response on time, the court in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to to transact business under 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 may make orders affecting FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name CNS-3063279# your marriage or domestic NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section 40 days after any change ($1,000)). or names listed above on LOS ANGELES SENTINEL partnership, your property, File No. 2017290890 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the S/ Jerry White, CEO 10/2017 and custody of your children. The following person(s) is Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section Jerrys All Phase Electric I declare that all information ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE You may be ordered to pay (are) doing business as: Original 17913 other than a change Company in this statement is true and FOR CHANGE OF NAME support and attorney fees and Phone Accessories on the 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 in the residence address of This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Case No. YS030077 costs. Plus, 3561 Chesapeake Ave, CNS-3065994# a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Superior Court of California, For legal advice, contact a Los Angeles, CA 90016, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Angeles on October 18, 2017 matter pursuant to Section County of Los Angeles lawyer immediately. Get County of LA Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Petition of: Nechele Nneka help finding a lawyer at the Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Gay for Change of Name California Courts Online Self- Michael Wallace, 3561 NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false TO ALL INTERESTED Help Center (www.courts. Chespeake Ave, Los Angeles, File No. 2017 305335 Business Name Statement Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor PERSONS: ca.gov/selfhelp), at the CA 90016 The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Petitioner Nechele Nneka California Legal Services This business is conducted (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars Gay filed a petition with this website (www.lawhelpca.org), by: An Individual The Junkyard, 1923 W 73rd The filing of this statement in the office of the County ($1,000)). court for a decree changing or by contacting your local The registrant commenced to St, Los Angeles, CA 90047, does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided S/ Paul S. Green III, Owner names as follows: county bar association. transact business under the County of LA the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Nechele Nneka Gay to Tiene 30 días de calendario fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los Nechele Clara Hammock después de haber recibido la names listed above on N/A Jahan Johnson, 1923 W 73rd in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change Angeles on October 11, 2017 The Court orders that all entrega legal de esta Citación I declare that all information St, Los Angeles, CA 90047 another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with persons interested in this y Petición para presentar in this statement is true and This business is conducted or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section matter appear before this una Respuesta (formulario correct. (A registrant who by: An Individual 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name court at the hearing indicated FL-120) ante la corte y declares as true any material The registrant commenced to Professions Code). in the residence address of Statement generally expires below to show cause, if any, efectuar la entrega legal de matter pursuant to Section transact business under the Original a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from why the petition for change of una copia al demandante. 17913 of the Business and fictitious business name or 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed name should not be granted. Una carta o llamada telefónica Professions code that the names listed above on N/A CNS-3064683# Statement must be filed in the office of the County Any person objecting to the o una audiencia de la corte no registrant knows to be false I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided name changes described basta para protegerlo. is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section above must file a written Si no presenta su Respuesta punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires objection that includes the a tiempo, la corte puede exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change reasons for the objection at dar órdenes que afecten su ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section File No. 2017301249 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the least two court days before matrimonio o pareja de hecho, S/ Michael Wallace, Owner 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section the matter is scheduled to sus bienes y la custodia de This statement was filed Professions code that the (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change be heard and must appear sus hijos. La corte también with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false High Tendency, 1502 the use in this state of a in the residence address of at the hearing to show cause le puede ordenar que pague Angeles on October 6, 2017 is guilty of a misdemeanor Freeman Ave. #302, Long Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new why the petition should not be manutención, y honorarios y NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to Beach, CA 90804, County in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name granted. If no written objection costos legales. Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars of LA another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed is timely filed, the court may Para asesoramiento legal, 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective grant the petition without a póngase en contacto de Statement generally expires S/ Jahan Johnson, Owner Marcel Tyrel Andrew Mack, 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious hearing. inmediato con un abogado. at the end of five years from This statement was filed 1502 Freeman Ave. #302, Professions Code). Business Name Statement Notice of Hearing: the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los Long Beach, CA 90804 Original must be accompanied by the Puede obtener información 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 Date: 2/23/18, Time: 8:30 para encontrar un abogado in the office of the County Angeles on October 23, 2017 This business is conducted Affidavit of Identity form. a.m, Dept.: M, Room: 350 Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with by: an individual CNS-3064515# The filing of this statement en el Centro de Ayuda de LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The address of the court is las Cortes de California in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant commenced does not of itself authorize 825 Maple Ave., Torrance CA (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name to transact business under the use in this state of a 90503 40 days after any change Statement generally expires the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name el sitio web de los Servicios NAME STATEMENT A copy of this Order to Show Legales de California (www. in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from or names listed above on in violation of the rights of Cause shall be published at statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed 10/2017 File No. 2017 300269 another under Federal, State, lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose The following person(s) is least once each week for four en contacto con el colegio de 17913 other than a change in the office of the County I declare that all information or common law (See Section successive weeks prior to in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and abogados de su condado. 1. Bespoke Upholstery, 2. the date set for hearing on NOTICE—RESTRAINING a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section correct. (A registrant who Professions Code). the petition in the following Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires declares as true any material Chakalit Cuties, 3. That’s Original ORDERS ARE ON PAGE Cute Girl!, 8629 S. Gramercy 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 newspaper of general 2: These restraining orders Statement must be filed 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section circulation, printed in this before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the 17913 of the Business and Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90047, CNS-3063294# are effective against both County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL county: Los Angeles Sentinel spouses or domestic partners January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the Date: Oct. 6, 2017 Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): until the petition is dismissed, Rhonda M. Surles, 8629 S. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ERIC C. TAYLOR a judgment is entered, must be accompanied by the in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor Judge of the Superior Court Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to Gramercy Pl., Los Angeles, NAME STATEMENT or the court makes further CA 90047; CA File No. 2017292999 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 orders. They are enforceable The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars CNS-3060346# does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed ($1,000)). This business is conducted The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL anywhere in California by any by: an Individual (are) doing business as: law enforcement officer who the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective S/ Marcel Tyrel Andrew Mack, Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Owner The registrant commenced Community Health NOTICE TO BIRTH FATHER has received or seen a copy to transact business under Strategies, 5780 W. of them. in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement This statement was filed ARIZONA REVISED another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of Los the fictitious business name Centinela Avenue, #406, STATUTE §8-106(G) AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES or names listed above on Los Angeles, CA 90045, DE RESTRICCIÓN SE or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. Angeles on October 18, 2017 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with 01/2000 County of LA ENCUENTRAN EN LA I declare that all information Registered owner(s): PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de Professions Code). does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section TO: DILLON (LAST NAME Original the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and William D. Hobson, Jr., 5780 UNKNOWN), KYLE (LAST restricción están en vigencia correct. (A registrant who W. Centinela Avenue, #406, en cuanto a ambos cónyuges 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires NAME UNKNOWN), AND CNS-3066837# in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from declares as true any material Los Angeles, CA 90045 ANY AND ALL JOHN DOE(S) o miembros de la pareja de LOS ANGELES SENTINEL matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted hecho hasta que se despida another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed or common law (See Section in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and by: an Individual la petición, se emita un fallo FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions code that the The registrant commenced o la corte dé otras órdenes. 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided Pursuant to A.R.S. NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false to transact business under §8-106(G), notice is given Cualquier agencia del orden File No. 2017288757 is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name público que haya recibido Original 17920, where it expires to DILLON (LAST NAME The following person(s) is 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on UNKNOWN), KYLE (LAST o visto una copia de estas (are) doing business as: CNS-3065993# exceed one thousand dollars 08/2017 órdenes puede hacerlas in the facts set forth in the NAME UNKNOWN), AND Henry Travel Agency, 1431 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). I declare that all information ANY AND ALL JOHN DOE(S) acatar en cualquier lugar de W 107th St, Los Angeles, S/ Rhonda M. Surles, Owner in this statement is true and California. 17913 other than a change that you have been identified CA 90047, County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who by SAMANTHA JANDA, of FEE WAIVER: If you cannot Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material pay the filing fee, ask the clerk a registered owner. A new Ajo, Arizona, as the potential Henry Dougal, 1431 W 107th File No. 2017304408 Fictitious Business Name Angeles on October 18, 2017 matter pursuant to Section father(s) of Not Named Janda, for a fee waiver form. The St, Los Angeles, CA 90047 The following person(s) is NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and court may order you to pay Statement must be filed (a.k.a. Baby Girl Janda), This business is conducted (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the (a.k.a. BabyGSamantha back all or part of the fees and by: An Individual 1. KG Health Care Solutions, 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false costs that the court waived for January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Janda), born on September The registrant commenced 2. KG Health Solutions, 2024 Business Name Statement Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor 30, 2017. you or the other party. to transact business under Van Wick St, Los Angeles, at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to A-6A-13 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY NOVEMBER 2, 9,2017 2014

Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on (are) doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name website at www.metro. ($1,000)). 11/2015 Memphis BBQ, 3638 7th NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section Statement must be filed net. You may also obtain S/ William D. Hobson, Jr., I declare that all information Avenue, Los Angeles, CA File No. 2017 288794 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective Bid specifications by calling Owner in this statement is true and 90018, County of LA The following person(s) is Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the PROCUREMENT This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: Original Business Name Statement RECEPTION DESK (9th with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Billy R. Turner Jr., 3638 7th 1. Soníc Ozault, 2. CABG 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 must be accompanied by the Floor) at (213) 922-1037, or Angeles on October 10, 2017 matter pursuant to Section Avenue, Los Angeles, CA Music, 3. CABG-SAC Music CNS-3062344# Affidavit of Identity form. via Fax at (213) 922-2637. NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and 90018 Publíshíng, 8839 Cynthia LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 11/2/17 Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the This business is conducted St #7, West Hollywood, CA does not of itself authorize CNS-3066651# 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false by: an individual 90069, County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to transact business under the CABG Media Corporation, File No. 2017283030 in violation of the rights of REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or 8839 Cyntha St. #7, West The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Notice is given that Request in the office of the County ($1,000)). names listed above on n/a Hollywood, CA 90069; CA (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section for Proposals for the Exclusive Clerk, except, as provided S/ Jennifer Thompson, Owner I declare that all information This business is conducted 3:16 Transportation, 19020 14411 et seq., Business and Franchise Contracts for the in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed in this statement is true and by: A Corporation S. Broadway Ave, Carson, Professions Code). Areas of South Whittier, 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced CA 90248, County of LA; Original Avocado Heights, and Santa 40 days after any change Angeles on October 5, 2017 declares as true any material to transact business under Mailing Address: 6545 S. 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 Monica Mountains (2017- in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name Victoria Ave #6, Los Angeles, CNS-3060144# FA033) will be received by statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on CA 90043 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the County of L.A. Dept. 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the 10/2017 Registered owner(s): of Public Works, Cashier in the residence address of Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Rafael Valencia, 6545 S. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Victoria Ave 6, Los Angeles, NAME STATEMENT Alhambra, CA 91803 until Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who CA 90043; CA File No. 2017282918 5:30 pm, Tuesday, November Statement must be filed in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material This business is conducted The following person(s) is 28, 2017. A Mandatory before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section by: An Individual (are) doing business as: Proposers’ Conference will January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Billy R. Turner Jr., Owner 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced Murch, 3823 Wisconsin St. be held on Friday, November Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires This statement was filed Professions code that the to transact business under 1, Los Angeles, CA 90037, 3, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., at must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name County of LA Public Works Headquarters, Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Angeles on October 12, 2017 is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on Registered owner(s): 900 South Fremont Avenue, The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to 10/2017 Miesha Karim-Polk, 3823 Alhambra, California 91803, does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Wisconsin St., 1, Los Angeles, in Conference Room C. the use in this state of a in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). in this statement is true and CA 90037 Attendance by the Proposer or Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires S/ Brian K Gordon, Vice correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted an authorized representative in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from President declares as true any material by: an Individual is mandatory. An RFP may another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed CABG Media Corporation matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced be obtained by accessing the or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and to transact business under link at http://dpw.lacounty.gov/ 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the the fictitious business name brcd/servicecontracts/ or at Professions Code). Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on October 5, 2017 registrant knows to be false or names listed above on the Cashier Office or will be Original must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor 10/2017 mailed to you upon request by 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information calling (626) 458-4169 or TDD CNS-3063289# exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and at (626) 282-7829. The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name 11/2/17 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who S/ Rafael Valencia, Owner declares as true any material CNS-3065324# the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from LOS ANGELES SENTINEL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of the date on which it was filed This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and File No. 2017297455 Angeles on October 2, 2017 Professions code that the LOS ANGELES COUNTY another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided METROPOLITAN The following person(s) is or common law (See Section Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor TRANSPORTATION 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires AUTHORITY (METRO) 3Bars Empire, 3750 Santa Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Rosalia Drive, Unit #513, Original Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars Los Angeles, CA 90008, at the end of five years from ($1,000)). 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Metro will receive Bids for County of LA CNS-3062388# Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed S/ Miesha Karim-Polk, Owner Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the office of the County This statement was filed Invitation for Bids (IFB) The filing of this statement in the residence address of No. OP47514 to procure Polo Orisha, 3750 Santa does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los Rosalia Drive, Unit #513, Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on October 2, 2017 two (2) Armored Vault the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name Trucks per specifications on Angeles, CA 90008 NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted File No. 2017294288 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section file at the LACMTA Office of in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective Procurement, One Gateway by: an Individual The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, or common law (See Section Business Name Statement 90012 (9th Floor). to transact business under Gardner-Hamilton Group, 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from the fictitious business name 3311 West 73rd Street-Suite Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of the date on which it was filed or names listed above on 1, Los Angeles, CA 90043, Original The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new in the office of the County 10/2017 County of LA Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided All Bids must be submitted 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 does not of itself authorize to Metro, and be filed at the I declare that all information Registered owner(s): CNS-3062379# the use in this state of a Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section in this statement is true and Latrice T. Gardner, 3311 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires reception desk of the Office Fictitious Business Name of Materiel on or before correct. (A registrant who West 73rd Street-Suite 1, Los in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90043 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, another under Federal, State, November 30, 2017 Pacific matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and by: an Unincorporated File No. 2017269416 Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change Time, at which time bids will 14411 et seq., Business and be opened and publicly read. Professions code that the Association other than a The following person(s) is Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the residence address of registrant knows to be false Partnership (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Bids received later than the Original above date and time will be is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced Cozy Care for Seniors, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to to transact business under 527 W Regent Street, Apt. CNS-3062355# Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed rejected and returned to the exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name 211, Inglewood, CA 90301, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective bidder unopened. Each bid ($1,000)). or names listed above on County of LA another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious must be sealed and marked S/ Polo Orisha, Owner 10/2017 Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Bid No. OP47514. This statement was filed I declare that all information Joanne Boyd, 527 W Regent NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and Street, Apt. 211, Inglewood, File No. 2017292357 Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. Angeles on October 16, 2017 correct. (A registrant who CA 90301 The following person(s) is Original The filing of this statement Bid specifications will be NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material This business is conducted (are) doing business as: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 does not of itself authorize available as of Wednesday, Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section by: an Individual Budget Pressure Washing CNS-3062338# the use in this state of a October 25, 2017 via the 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to Services, 1808 West 133rd, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name website at www.metro. Statement generally expires Professions code that the transact business under the Compton, CA 90222, County in violation of the rights of net. You may also obtain at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, Bid specifications by calling the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section the PROCUREMENT in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Patrick McMillan, 1808 West File No. 2017 281794 14411 et seq., Business and RECEPTION DESK (9th Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and 133rd, Compton, CA 90222 The following person(s) is Professions Code). Floor) at (213) 922-1037, or in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted (are) doing business as: Original via Fax at (213) 922-2637. 17920, where it expires S/ Latrice T. Gardner, declares as true any material by: An Individual 1. Comfort Light Publishing 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 11/2/17 House, 2. Comfort Light CNS-3060141# CNS-3065063# 40 days after any change Managing Member matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and to transact business under Records, 3745 1/2 Dalton LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the the fictitious business name Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018, County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS BIDDING OPPORTUNITY 17913 other than a change Angeles on October 11, 2017 registrant knows to be false or names listed above on WITH LACCD in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor 10/2017 Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Ruth Andrea Featherstone, File No. 2017273279 Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and 3745 1/2 Dalton Ave, Los The following person(s) is Statement must be filed Statement generally expires ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Angeles, CA 90018 (are) doing business as: The Los Angeles before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from S/ Joanne Boyd, Owner declares as true any material This business is conducted D&J Designs, 3740 Santa Community Colleges have January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section by: An Individual Rosalia Dr. #303, Los embarked on an extensive Business Name Statement in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced Angeles, CA 90008, County building program funded must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on September 20, Professions code that the to transact business under of LA by Proposition A/AA to Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section 2017 registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): address much-needed The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on Dayna Kelly, 3740 Santa campus improvements for does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to 08/2017 Rosalia Dr. #303, Los educational and support the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Angeles, CA 90008 facilities for its nine Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires ($1,000)). in this statement is true and This business is conducted community colleges. For in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from S/ Patrick McMillan, Owner correct. (A registrant who by: an individual future bidding opportunities another under Federal, State, in the residence address of the date on which it was filed This statement was filed declares as true any material The registrant commenced please visit the website or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section to transact business under www.build-laccd.org 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on October 10, 2017 17913 of the Business and the fictitious business name under “Contracting and Professions Code). Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the or names listed above on Bidding Site” then click Original before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 06/2010 “Construction Look- 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information Ahead”: CNS-3063219# Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). declares as true any material College: District Wide FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement in the residence address of in the office of the County S/ Ruth Andrea Featherstone, matter pursuant to Section Project Name: Landscape NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Owner 17913 of the Business and Design Services File No. 2017297689 the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Professions code that the RFQ Number: DW-01-18- The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false RFQ (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Angeles on September 29, is guilty of a misdemeanor 1. Ninth Wave Custom another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 2017 punishable by a fine not to Framing, 2. K.C. Tech or common law (See Section Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars NOTICE IS HEREBY Services, 3. GCD Barbecue, 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). GIVEN that the Los Angeles 4. T&T Marketing, 5440 Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Dayna Kelly, Owner Community College District Crenshaw Blvd., Ste. G47, Original The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires This statement was filed (“District”) invites sealed Los Angeles, CA 90043, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los statement of qualifications and County of LA CNS-3062384# the use in this state of a Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Angeles on September 22, proposals for the following: Articles of Incorporation or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County 2017 Organization Number: AI in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with #ON: 4014492 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section In response to each future Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name RFTOP, Contracted Firms I’Cartey, Inc., 401 Ryland File No. 2017296625 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change Statement generally expires may be required to provide Street, Reno, NV 89102; NV The following person(s) is Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from Landscape Design Services This business is conducted (are) doing business as: Original does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed including but not limited to the by: a Corporation Cupcakes and Champagne 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change in the office of the County following: The registrant commenced to Bakery, 1833 S. Bronson, CNS-3062373# Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided transact business under the Los Angeles, CA 90019, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section fictitious business name or County of LA; Mailing another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires 1. Provide or perform names listed above on N/A Address: 849 Victor Avenue FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed 40 days after any change landscape architectural design I declare that all information Front House, Inglewood, CA NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the services including preparing in this statement is true and 90302 File No. 2017293933 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section plans, specifications, correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is Original Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change estimates (opinions of declares as true any material Desiree D. Thomas, 849 (are) doing business as: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 must be accompanied by the in the residence address of construction cost) and other matter pursuant to Section Victor Avenue Front House, Consider It Well Done, 1838 CNS-3062351# Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new design related documents. 17913 of the Business and Inglewood, CA 90302 82nd Street, Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name 2. Research of utilities and Professions code that the This business is conducted CA 90047, County of LA does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed other records; and such other registrant knows to be false by: an Individual Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective services as may be required. is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced Chaka Stewart, 1838 82nd NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 3. Perform concept and punishable by a fine not to to transact business under Street, Los Angeles, CA File No. 2017283219 in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement feasibility studies of project exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name 90047 The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the alternatives. ($1,000)). or names listed above on This business is conducted (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. 4. Prepare preliminary design S/ Traci L. Franklin, Secretary 10/2017 by: an individual Freegame, 807 W. 50th St., 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement reports. I’Cartey, Inc. I declare that all information The registrant commenced 3, Los Angeles, CA 90037, Professions Code). does not of itself authorize 5. Provide drafting and This statement was filed in this statement is true and to transact business under County of Los Angeles Original the use in this state of a computer aided drafting with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who the fictitious business name Aundre L. Jones, 807 W. 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 Fictitious Business Name support. Angeles on October 16, 2017 declares as true any material or names listed above on 50th St., 3, Los Angeles, CA CNS-3060903# in violation of the rights of 6. Prepare and process NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section 08/2017 90037; CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, permit applications various Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information This business is conducted or common law (See Section regulatory and environmental 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the in this statement is true and by: an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and permits. Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). File No. 2017286635 7. Perform record drawing, at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material to transact business under Original utility, or other searches. the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name The following person(s) is 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/17 (are) doing business as: 8. Perform field investigations in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on CNS-3060136# and design surveying. Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). Professions code that the 10/2017 AH’St The After Hour Snack LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 9. Provide design services in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Desiree D. Thomas, Owner registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Truck, 4010 West Blvd. Unit during construction, including 17920, where it expires This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and C, Los Angeles, CA 90008, County of LA periodic site visits, review of 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who shop drawings, and preparing in the facts set forth in the Angeles on October 13, 2017 exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material Registered owner(s): GOVERNMENT Dafney Ann Antoine, 4010 responses to contractor’s statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section RFIs. 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Chaka Stewart, Owner 17913 of the Business and West Blvd. Unit C, Los Angeles, CA 90008 10. Prepare record (“as built’) in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed Professions code that the drawings. a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by: an individual LOS ANGELES COUNTY Each Fee Proposal response Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from Angeles on October 11, 2017 is guilty of a misdemeanor METROPOLITAN to a future RFTOP issued Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced to transact business under the TRANSPORTATION under the MATOC will include before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars AUTHORITY (METRO) the position description(s) January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and the fully burdened hourly Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires S/ Aundre L. Jones, Owner compensation rate associated must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from This statement was filed I declare that all information in this statement is true and Metro will receive Bids for with the particular position Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. and a detailed staffing plan. The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County Angeles on October 2, 2017 correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material OP47520 to procure four . does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with (4) Hybrid Crossover SUV’s Statements of Qualifications the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and and ten (10) Hybrid Mid-Size (SOQ) shall be prepared in Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name SUV’s per specifications on conformance with the RFQ in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change Statement generally expires Professions code that the registrant knows to be false file at the LACMTA Office of using the forms included another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from Procurement, One Gateway in the RFQ Documents. All or common law (See Section Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, SOQs must be received 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change in the office of the County 90012 (9th Floor). at Build LACCD, 1055 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Corporate Center Drive, Original Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section 5th Floor, Monterey Park, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires S/ Dafney Ann Antoine, Owner This statement was filed All Bids must be submitted California 91754, by either CNS-3063214# Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed 40 days after any change hand delivery or mail, no later LOS ANGELES SENTINEL with the County Clerk of Los to Metro, and be filed at the The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the reception desk of the Office thanDecember 11, 2017 Prior does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section Angeles on October 4, 2017 NOTICE-In accordance with of Materiel on or before 1:00 to 2:00 PM Local Time. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change Applicant / Proposer assumes NAME STATEMENT Subdivision (a) of Section p.m. on Monday, December Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the in the residence address of 4, 2017 Pacific Time, at which full and sole responsibility for File No. 2017288764 in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name The following person(s) is Statement generally expires time bids will be opened and timely receipt of its SOQP. another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name publicly read. Bids received (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed at the end of five years from JennyT Boutique, 17334 the date on which it was filed later than the above date 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective and time will be rejected Bidding Documents including Billings Dr., Carson, CA Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County 90746, County of LA Clerk, except, as provided and returned to the bidder Instruction to Bidders and Original in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement other documents, if any, will Registered owner(s): 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 in Subdivision (b) of Section unopened. Each bid must be another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the sealed and marked Bid No. be available to Bidders on and Jennifer Thompson, 17334 CNS-3062381# or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires Billings Dr., Carson, CA 90746 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change OP47520. after October 23, 2017, at the 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement following locations: This business is conducted Professions Code). does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the by: an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 17913 other than a change Bid specifications will be Fictitious Business Name available as of Wednesday, To view online and download to transact business under File No. 2017295406 CNS-3062363# in violation of the rights of in the residence address of the fictitious business name The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new November 1, 2017 via the the documents: http://build- THURSDAY,THURSDAY, NOVEMBERJANUARY 9, 2,2014 2017 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-14A-7

By Darralynn Hutson Story” that empowers them with Compton Uni- Contributing Writer to flourish in their - com fied School District to munities. The HerStory reach many more girls The #MeToo campaign Campaign works in - part this year,” said Ky- can surely be applicable to nership with a vast network lie Schuyler, Founder a lot of phases in a young of grassroots organizations and CEO of Global American girls life. Satra that educate and inspire G.L.O.W. “Our goal Zurita, the District Presi- girls to develop the - confi is that this mural, made dent of the Compton Uni- dence they need to write by and for girls, will be fied School district is- tak their own stories and drive a constant reminder to ing that step to let young towards a future full of lim- girls from Bunche Mid- girls within her educational itless possibilities. International Day of The Girl - Wed Oct 17th, in partnership with a non-profit, Global dle School and all girls region know that they can Program Manager, Mi- G.L.O.W., Compton Unified School district unveiled a floor-to-ceiling mural representing who see it, that strong accomplish anything they chelle Turner, oversees the girls of the world. girls are foundational put their minds to accom- programs in Compton and for flourishing commu- plishing, under any circum- Long Beach. She’s largely possibilities for their fu- ementary in Compton from lighted to be expanding innities.” stances. Last week, on the responsible for recruiting tures,” said Satra Zurita. 2:30-4:30pm and Tuesdays the Compton Unified School All of Global day that the United Nations girls for the program, -find“We look forward to- exat Bunche Middle School District this school year. We G.L.O.W.’s current pro- declared a national holi- ing sites to house the pro- panding Global G.L.O.W.’s from 3-5pm, Gonzalez Parkmet several of Compton’s gramming for girls, lo- day, International Day of grams, create partnerships HerStory programming to Rec Center from 3-5pm and ambitious, dynamic girls this cally in Compton is part The Girl - Wed Oct 17th, and building community more schools next year andThursdays at the Michelle summer when they attended of this global initiative in partnership with a non- relationships as well as, to watching this first -generaObama Neighborhood Li- our college readiness Her- for girls. For more in- profit, Global G.L.O.W., making sure the programstion of Compton Glow Girls brary in Long Beach from Story Summit at UC Irvine. formation, please visit Compton Unified School are staffed. “I think thatachieve success.” 2:30 – 6:15pm and Roos- The energy and excitement www.globalgirlsglow. district unveiled a floor-to- these programs are pivitol G.L.O.W. programs evelt Elementary in Long these girls had about the org. ceiling mural representing in the Compton and Long are taught every week,Beach on from 1:30-3:30pm. program motivated us to girls of the world. The pic- Beach areas because the Mondays at Jefferson El- “We are absolutely de- strengthen our partnership ture represents a diversity arts are being removed of five girls; at the centerfrom the schools,” believes is a rosy cheeked girl in aMichelle. “Although pro- yellow head wrap, to her grams vary from week to right is a blond haired girl week, we are able to bringsentinel news service helps California taxpayers and the left, dark haired girl mentors from the commu- maneuver through the sys- with glasses. One each end nity that are pre or post col- The California Asses- tem.” is a dark skinned girl with lege grads. They are able to sors’ Association (CAA) Horton spoke to the dark hair and another dark connect because they went Central-Southern Region Assessors and others about haired girl before what to the same middle and honored Board of Equal- legislative tax policies de- looks like seeds sprout- elementary schools. They ization Member Jerome E. signed to create employing leaves and fruit. The bring the gap. All of our Horton during the welcome ment opportunities, devel- words “Hope, Curiosity, mentors are in their early to reception of the 2017 – op affordable housing, and Kindness, and Friendship mid-20s and they are there 155th Annual CAA Annual expand homeownership. at etched above the faces to talk to the kids about Conference on October Horton shared various stud- as resounding words to day to day troubles, they 17, at Knott’s Berry Farm ies that indicate excessively live by. The mural will be also are their to encour- Hotel in Buena Park. Its high taxes and inflation are (L-R) California Assessors’ Association (CAA) President housed and on display at age theme to share their president, Assessor Claude pulling California back into Assessor Claude Parrish, BOE Member Jerome Horton, CAA the Bunche Middle School thoughts, tell their own sto- Parrish of Orange County, a recession, as evidenced President Elect Rich Benson and Assessor Dan Goodwin. in Compton, where at the ries and simply build up the presented the resolution by the following facts: 6 of unveiling ceremony includ- girls, through a variety of acknowledging and com- the 10 metropolitan areas in comes and cannot be jus- cooperation and commu- ed speakers that support activities. memorating Member Hor- the country with the highest tified by offering worth- nication among the various and give voice to the Girl Although at the very ton’s many contributions in percentages of unemploy- while programs when you Assessors and their per- power in the Los Angeles beginning of the program, public service. ment and 77 of the nation's don't have quality jobs sonnel within a regional area. Women like Satra it’s made a huge impact Jeffrey Prang, Los An- most "economically chal- with salaries that keep group, up the improvement Zurita, President, Compton just in the past few months. geles County Property Tax lenged" cities are in Cali- with inflation." of assessment procedures Unified School Board who “Global G.L.O.W.’s Her- Assessor, also acknowl- fornia – the state that also The California As- and assessment laws of the spoke on the importance of Story Campaign has al- edged Horton’s contribu- has the highest poverty rate sessors Association has State of California for the women sticking together. ready made a tremendous tions saying, “He is an in the nation. a mission to promote the public good; and to liaison Ms. Zurita has been instru- impact on many of our advocate for California Horton said, “Studies cooperation of the assess- with the State Board of mental in partnering with girls. We have seen their taxpayers who fightsshow to that regressive taxes ing officers of California Equalization and the Inter- Global GLOW to produce self-confidence grow and assure fairness and equity are more damaging to those in matters of mutual international Association of As- a campaign entitled “Her- a their minds open to new in tax administration and with low- and middle-in- est and responsibility, the sessing Officers.

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If you fail to appear at or a contingent creditor of A HEARING on the petition important actions, however, THE PETITION FOR Vendor Portal your parental rights or to the hearing, the Court will the decedent, you must file will be held in this court as the personal representative PROBATE requests that establish a guardianship for proceed in your absence your child or to place your to adopt one of the above- your claim with the court and follows: 01/25/18 at 8:30AM will be required to give notice CALEB CANDLER be To view in person: Build child in long-term foster care. mentioned permanent plans. mail a copy to the personal in Dept. 29 located at 111 to interested persons unless appointed as personal LACCD, 1055 Corporate 2. You are further notified Such proceedings may representative appointed by N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, they have waived notice or representative to administer Center Drive, 5th Floor, that the Sacramento County include the termination of the court within the later of CA 90012 consented to the proposed the estate of the decedent. Monterey Park, California Department of your parental rights so that either (1) four months from IF YOU OBJECT to the action.) The independent THE PETITION requests 91754, 323-981-7221 Health and Human Services, your child may be placed for the date of first issuance of granting of the petition, you administration authority will be authority to administer the Petitioner, will recommend the adoption. letters to a general personal should appear at the hearing granted unless an interested estate under the Independent following action: termination If you have any questions representative, as defined in and state your objections or person files an objection to Administration of Estates Act There will be a Pre- of parental rights permanently regarding this procedure, Qualification Conference and a court order that the please contact the specified section 58(b) of the California file written objections with the the petition and shows good . (This authority will allow November 14, 2017 10:00 AM above-named minor be below or an attorney. Probate Code, or (2) 60 days court before the hearing. Your cause why the court should the personal representative Local Time Information for the placed for adoption. DATE: October 13, 2017 from the date of mailing or appearance may be in person not grant the authority. to take many actions without conference is available at the 3. You have the right to SHERRI Z. HELLER, Ph.D personal delivery to you of a or by your attorney. A HEARING on the petition obtaining court approval. Online Vendor Portal. personally appear in court and Director notice under section 9052 of IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR will be held in this court as Before taking certain very be heard in this matter. Penelope Peters, Paralegal the California Probate Code. or a contingent creditor of follows: 11/06/17 at 8:30AM important actions, however, 4. On the above date the Department of Health and Other California statutes and the decedent, you must file in Dept. 67 located at 111 the personal representative Questions shall be directed Court will determine the best Human Services to: permanent plan for your child. Paralegal Services (916) 875- legal authority may affect your claim with the court and N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, will be required to give notice Evidence will be presented. 4822 your rights as a creditor. You mail a copy to the personal CA 90012 to interested persons unless After hearing the evidence 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/17 may want to consult with an representative appointed by IF YOU OBJECT to the they have waived notice or presented by the parties, the CNS-3062061# Michael Loller LOS ANGELES SENTINEL attorney knowledgeable in the court within the later of granting of the petition, you consented to the proposed Sustainable Building Program Court will make one of the California law. either (1) four months from should appear at the hearing action.) The independent Managers following orders: YOU MAY EXAMINE the file the date of first issuance of and state your objections or administration authority will be michael.loller@build-laccd. a. Terminate your parental rights permanently and order kept by the court. If you are letters to a general personal file written objections with the granted unless an interested org or via Phone: (323) 981- a person interested in the representative, as defined in court before the hearing. Your person files an objection to 7221 that the child be placed for PROBATE 11/2/17 adoption; estate, you may file with the section 58(b) of the California appearance may be in person the petition and shows good CNS-3064986# b. Without permanently court a Request for Special Probate Code, or (2) 60 days or by your attorney. cause why the court should LOS ANGELES SENTINEL terminating your parental Notice (form DE-154) of the from the date of mailing or IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR not grant the authority. rights, identify adoption as filing of an inventory and personal delivery to you of a or a contingent creditor of A HEARING on the petition REQUEST FOR NOTICE OF PETITION the permanent placement appraisal of estate assets notice under section 9052 of the decedent, you must file will be held in this court as PROPOSALS Notice is goal and order that efforts be TO ADMINISTER given that proposals for the made to locate an appropriate ESTATE OF: or of any petition or account the California Probate Code. your claim with the court and follows: 11/07/17 at 8:30AM As-Needed Engineering adoptive family for your child MARGARET DAILY as provided in Probate Code Other California statutes and mail a copy to the personal in Dept. 79 located at 111 Design and Support Services for a period not to exceed CASE NO. section 1250. A Request legal authority may affect representative appointed by N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, for the Road/Flood Control 60 days; 17STPB09375 for Special Notice form is your rights as a creditor. You the court within the later of CA 90012 Construction Programs c. Without permanently To all heirs, beneficiaries, available from the court clerk. may want to consult with an either (1) four months from IF YOU OBJECT to the (AED7740072) will be terminating your parental Attorney for Petitioner attorney knowledgeable in the date of first issuance of granting of the petition, you received by the County of creditors, contingent creditors, rights appoint a legal guardian JUSTIN D. GRAHAM California law. letters to a general personal should appear at the hearing L.A. Dept. of Public Works, for your child and issue letters and persons who may Cashier’s Office, 900 S. of guardianship; or, otherwise be interested in the CULVER LAW GROUP YOU MAY EXAMINE the file representative, as defined in and state your objections or Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA d. Order that your child be WILL or estate, or both of 12777 W. JEFFERSON kept by the court. If you are section 58(b) of the California file written objections with the 91803. Proposals are due no placed in long-term foster MARGARET DAILY. BLVD. BLDG. D, 3RD FL. a person interested in the Probate Code, or (2) 60 days court before the hearing. Your later than 4 p.m., November care, subject to the regular A PETITION FOR PROBATE LOS ANGELES CA 90066 estate, you may file with the from the date of mailing or appearance may be in person 16, 2017. Disadvantaged review of the Juvenile Court. has been filed by ANNIE 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 court a Request for Special personal delivery to you of a or by your attorney. CNS-3066138# Business Enterprise 5. You may have the right to Notice (form DE-154) of the notice under section 9052 of IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR participation is required. An DAILY AND FRANCINE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL have an attorney represent filing of an inventory and the California Probate Code. or a contingent creditor of RFP may be obtained by you at the hearing. If you DAILY in the Superior Court accessing the link at http:// cannot afford an attorney, the of California, County of LOS NOTICE OF PETITION appraisal of estate assets Other California statutes and the decedent, you must file dpw.lacounty.gov/general/ Court will appoint an attorney ANGELES. TO ADMINISTER or of any petition or account legal authority may affect your claim with the court and contracts/opportunities/ or for you, unless you knowingly THE PETITION FOR ESTATE OF: as provided in Probate Code your rights as a creditor. You mail a copy to the personal will be emailed to you upon and willingly waive your PROBATE requests VANOLA LEE section 1250. A Request may want to consult with an representative appointed by request by calling (626) 458- right to representation by an that ANNIE DAILY AND KUYKENDALL for Special Notice form is attorney knowledgeable in the court within the later of 2180. attorney. You have the right 11/2/17 FRANCINE DAILY be CASE NO. available from the court clerk. California law. either (1) four months from to present evidence at the In Pro Per Petitioner YOU MAY EXAMINE the file the date of first issuance of CNS-3064782# hearing. appointed as personal 17STPB08588 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 6. You have the right to representative to administer To all heirs, beneficiaries, VALLERY S. GALLIMORE kept by the court. If you are letters to a general personal request a trial on the issue the estate of the decedent. creditors, contingent creditors, 157 WEST 77TH STREET a person interested in the representative, as defined in SUPERIOR COURT OF of what permanent plan is THE PETITION requests LOS ANGELES CA 90003 estate, you may file with the section 58(b) of the California CALIFORNIA and persons who may best for your child. You have authority to administer the 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 court a Request for Special Probate Code, or (2) 60 days otherwise be interested in the CNS-3066013# the right to present evidence. estate under the Independent WILL or estate, or both of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Notice (form DE-154) of the from the date of mailing or You have the right to use the COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO Administration of Estates Act VANOLA LEE KUYKENDALL. filing of an inventory and personal delivery to you of a Court’s power to compel the appraisal of estate assets notice under section 9052 of , attendance of witnesses to . (This authority will allow A PETITION FOR PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION SITTING AS THE testify on your behalf. You the personal representative has been filed by VALLERY S. TO ADMINISTER or of any petition or account the California Probate Code. 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USC PHOTO USC PHOTO USC PHOTO L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and, From left are panelists Rev. Dr. Najumah Smith-Pollard, Roundtable participants included (from left) Emily Archbishop José H. Gómez share ideas at the event. Rabbi Noah Farkas, and Brie Loskota of USC. Martinuik, Father James L. Heft and Sam Randolph.

sentinel news serviCe “In the Catholic faith, ferent events, but this has portant to me personally lieve differently than you Among the attend- we have the command- been an event where I can because it is personal,” do,” Heft said. “I grew ees was Michael Ellison- Religion and home- ment to loving God and actually speak to people said Smith-Pollard as she up in an interfaith home. Lewis, senior advisor to lessness intersected on loving one another,” Gó- who want to help change, recounted the struggle of It’s been a very valuable Pastor J. Edgar Boyd at October 18 at a high-level mez said. who want to create a solu- assisting a homeless fam- part of my life. I want to First AME Church in Los roundtable hosted by the “So that’s what is at tion to the problem,” said ily member who also suf- help others have a similar Angeles. University of Southern the root of my personal Randolph, who is now an fered from mental issues. positive experience of reli- Ellison-Lewis was in- California. concern for dignity of theadvocate for the Corpora- “African-Americans gious differences.” spired by the words of his More than 50 religious human person and espe- tion for Supportive Hous- are leading in the home- Wiewel sought to max- mentor, the Rev. Dr. Cecil and civic leaders, includ- cially for housing. I - be ing. lessness race. So it’s per- imize the interfaith experi- L. Murray, to make a posi- ing Archbishop José H. lieve it’s important for all “It’s not like I’m just sonal because it’s right ence through organization- tive change in regards to Gómez and Los Angeles of us to love our brothers speaking just to be speak- in my front living room, al efforts. the homelessness crisis. County Supervisor Mark and sisters. In doing that, ing. I think we need more not across the street.” “We didn’t want to “We need to greet ev- Ridley-Thomas, gathered we show that we love God, events like this with more Father James L. Heft, pres- leave anyone out,” Wiewel eryone, no matter their to share ideas regarding too.” people coming together in ident and founder of the In- said. “We thought it was race, their color, their the homelessness crisis The event featured two the community.” stitute for Advanced Cath- very important to have creed, their sexuality, their and how their communi- panel discussions. The first The Rev. Dr. Najumah olic Studies, and Brenda a really wide variety, so diversity,” Ellison-Lewis ties can provide practical panel gave attendees and Smith-Pollard from Word Wiewel, the director of we spent a lot of time re- said. “We need to greet aid. The event was hosted opportunity to hear testi- of Encouragement Com- the University Initiative to searching and trying to them with the open hand by USC’s Institute for Ad- monies about the home- munity Church was partEliminate Homelessness, help make sure that the and blessings will be be- vanced Catholic Studies, lessness experience from of a second panel featur- co-chaired the event. key populations and peo- stowed upon us as they are Center for Religion and Emily Martinuik as well ing four different religious “While we’re often ple were represented in bestowed upon them.” Culture, Office of - Reli as Sam Randolph, an Af- leaders of various faiths told some things about the room. Then we worked At the end of the event, gious Life, Initiative to rican American man who discussing the challenges various religions, many of really hard to create tables all of the religious lead- Eliminate Homelessness shared his story of living for faith leaders in the pro- which focus on their faults, that included somebody ers were invited to sign a and the Suzanne Dworak- in parks and old cars with cess of fighting the home- there is no substitute for from each of the faiths so moral imperative striving Peck School of Social his young son. lessness epidemic. first-hand experience with that each table was com- for practical change in the Work. “I’ve spoken at dif- “Homelessness is im- people who think and be- pletely multi-faith.” community.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett “The young anglers Religion Editor who have the winning catches will receive gifts Los Angeles-area and other outstanding young people can learn prizes. For the biggest fish, about the sport of fishing there will be a $100 prize,” at the 2nd Annual Urban said Price who added that Kids Fishing Derby Los parts of the derby will be Angeles. filmed for an upcoming The free event, hosted segment on “Urban Ameri- COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO by Urban American Out- can Outdoors TV with host Pastor Benjamin Hollins Rev. N.W. Martin doors (UAOTV), is set for Wayne Hubbard.”

Saturday, Nov. 11, from COURTESY PHOTO “For the past 18 years, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wayne Hubbard with his daughter, Chay- host Wayne Hubbard has at the Kenneth Hahn State enne, at the 2016 Urban Kids Fishingshared his Derby. outdoors - ad Recreation Area, 4100 S. ventures, conservation La Cienega Blvd., in Los host the derby. and CEO of UAOTV. tips, green ideas, wildlife Angeles. “If you are a par- Youth between the ages information, and STEAM The Los Angeles Coun- ent, gather up the - chilof 4 to 15 and accompa- education with more than ty Department of Parks and dren and enjoy a day of nied by a parent or guard- 100,000 youth,” explained Recreation, U.S. Forest family fun. Also, since ian are welcome to partici- Price. By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Title Company will dis- Service, F.A.C.T.S Tutor- it’s Veterans Day, mem- pate. Loaner fishing poles To register online, visit Religion Editor cuss a range of topics such ing Services, Healthy Park bers of the military willand bait will be provided. urbankidsfish.com or call preparing for home owner- Healthy People, and U.S. be honored as well,” saidSpace is limited to the firstCandice Price at (913) Price Chapel AME ship, determining what is Fish and Wildlife will co- Candice Price, organizer 250 children to register. 334-5177. Church plans two free affordable, qualifying for events to benefit L.A.-area a loan, and down payment families and community assistance programs. members. Both activities Due to limited seating, will be held on the church’s RSVPs are requested by campus located at 4000 calling Barbara Robinson West Slauson Avenue in at (323) 303-9224. Los Angeles. On Sunday, November A Home Buyers Work - 19, at 6 p.m., the Trustee shop takes place on Nov. Board of Price Chapel will 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. present the 26th Annual The session, co-sponsored Singing Ministers Concert. by Team Equity LA Prop - “Twelve awesome and erties, will feature real es - dynamic ministers from tate professionals discuss- various denominations will ing the various steps to spread the Gospel through purchase a home. song,” said Hollins. “Our “Come and get educat- emcee will be Dr. Pres ed from the experts in the Blackmon, known as ‘Mr. industry who can answer Voice,’ of KALI radio sta- any questions you may tion in Pasadena.” have about the process to According to Chairper- achieving the goal of home son Virginia Damon-Car- ownership,” said the Rev. michael and Co-chair Nan- Benjamin Hollins, senior cy Green, the service opens pastor. with praise and worship Jaye Freeney of Prom- at 5:30 p.m., with perfor- ise Maker of Team Eq- mances by the Price Chapel uity LA Properties, Shonta AME praise dancers and Clark of New American Keith and Company. Funding, Inc., and Sherry The clergy participants Bailey of Fidelity National {See PRICE CHAPEL B-2} B-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017

By Brian w. Carter “Ye are the light of the turale in the flesh. Staff Writer world. A city that is set on But God knows that an hill cannot be hid. Nei- we are weak and dust and Many television shows ther do men light a candle, He has unbelievable and and films have often- in and put it under a bushel, endless mercy — we are cluded blooper reels at the but on a candlestick; and forgiven when we ask of it end of the showing where it giveth light unto all that from Him. actors have sometimes bro- are in the house. Let your So we fall down, some- ken character. light so shine before men, times a lot, but get back up The reasons for the that they may see your good and get back into charac- break in character range works, and glorify your Fa- ter. We have to make it a from forgetting lines, to ther which is in heaven.” - practice staying in Christ’s co-stars mangling or over Matthew 5:14-16 character every day. COURTESY PHOTO dramatizing their parts to Brian W. Carter What a powerful thing “And be not conformed the point of laughter. A the Lord has said about us! to this world: but be ye JIN KIM PHOTO character break in acting We are His lights — He has transformed by the renew- Billy Harris, Jr., is the author of “Dear America.” can be hilarious, but -keepcome to be like His, prob- chosen us to be an exam- ing of your mind, that ye ing character as a Christianlem is, we weren’t born ple! That means we have a may prove what [is] that is serious business. into His character, which calling on us to bring oth- good, and acceptable, and Living as Christian in makesa it challenging to say ers into the light. No, that perfect, will of God.” - Ro- world of sin is tough, toughthe least. is not being imposing, con- mans 12:2 By Cora JaCkson-Fossett government, citizens and and then tough again — “Behold, I was shapen descending or condemning I recently had some- Religion Editor educators. and yet tough, but we’rein iniquity; and in sin did on others — it is a straight one tell me that my walk “America offers dreams expected to walk in Christ.my mother conceive me.” - up calling by the Almighty inspired them to take a In an move to encour- and we are a mixed group We’re to live in the Lord’sPsalm 51:5 and we better take it seri- deeper look at becoming aage unity, writer Billy of amazing humans that strength because our own No, we didn’t get off ously. You may be the only Christian. I take no credit,Harris, Jr., penned “Dear can achieve the impossible. strength is not sufficient.to a good start coming into “Jesus” someone will ever it all belongs to Jesus- beAmerica.” His goal is to History shows that a united God has asked us this to world, which God in know within your circle. cause He, and the prayers counter hate, injustice and nation brings growth in the conform to the image His of omnipotence knew, so “But the fruit of the from me and others, have intolerance through his economy, relationships, His son, our Savior, JesusHe sent Jesus to die our Spirit is love, joy, peace, enabled me to be an exam- words. families, health and overall Christ. Our character mustdeath in sin and made a longsuffering, gentleness, ple and it’s not easy. Considering the mood progression,” noted Harris. way by grace to redemp- goodness, faith, meekness, You never know who of the country, Harris said, “The strength of our tion and everlasting life. temperance…” -Galatians is watching, listening and “I felt that people needed to nation will be measured In the meantime, we have 5:22-23 weighing if you are about hear something about hope, on the unity of our nation. some character lines that Don’t break your Chris- what you preach. possibilities and unity in Let’s stand, America!” we need to rehearse. tian character — and youI am nowhere near fin- America. Not only politi- His future plans include We’ve been chosen to will be tempted beyondished, I still have many cal unity, but unity under writing a series of books be lights in a world grow- belief to do so. The- lines situa to rehearse and count- God.” that he hopes will help ing dim — and boy is it tions, circumstances andless plays to star in — Harris, who began writ- people on their journey gettin’ dim round these drama of life can and please has pray that I stay in ing as a youngster, expects through life. parts! led many of us to go au na- character. both believers and nonbe- Guided by Hebrews lievers will be inspired by 11:6 (“…Without faith, lene Milsap. to attend, Hollins added, the words of “Dear Ameri - it is impossible to please Price Chapel Also performing will “Join us as we make a joy- ca,” especially people who God...”), Harris is commit- {Continued from B-1} be Pastor B. J. King, Pas- ful noise unto the Lord and value diversity. ted to applying his faith to include the Rev. N.W. tor Barbara Johnson, Elder give God glory, honor and Phrases throughout please God in all of his- en Martin, the Rev. Mervel Larry Robertson, the Rev. praise!” the poem highlight faith, deavors. Warren, the Rev. Kenneth Michael Eagle, Sr., the standing for the right thing, Baker, the Rev. Shirley Rev. Daryl Walton and the To learn more, call closing the economic and To learn more or obtain LaCour, the Rev. Simmie Rev. Lynda Eaton. Price Chapel at (323) 296- political gaps along with a copy of “Dear America,” Sims and the Rev. Magda- Inviting the public 2406. building bridges between email [email protected]

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CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL C-1 Guild of Music Supervisors Share Industry Knowledge in Q&A Panel at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza BY LAUREN A. JONES the casualties of the changing strategies to combat the Contributing Writer industry. From that experi- challenges she faces in ence, she quickly learned meetings with directors and Seven music supervisors how to, “Stay agile and think producers. from hit shows, including about not only businesses “I read the room until I “The Tonight Show with Jay that you can work with, but know who’s in charge and Leno”, “Greenleaf”, and artists you can work with, who I need to laser focus “Entertainment Tonight”, churches; there’s music on,” said Wade-Reid. shared their industry knowl- everywhere, so however you “There’s this misconcep- edge during a live panel at can keep your hand in it, it tion that music supervision is the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw will help you when things all about what we want [as Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 5. change because this industry music supervisors], but we

The event was geared PHOTO COURTESY DVR PRODUCTIONS is cyclical.” have producers and directors towards educating current (L-R) Music supervisors Madonna Wade-Reid, Rickey Minor, Yvette Metoyer, Carolyn Both Richardson and who have their own agen- and aspiring music supervi- Richardson, Angela Jollivette, Morgan Rhodes and Thomas Golubic at the Guild of Music music supervisor for “Reign”, das,” added Richardson. sors in their quest to better Supervisors panel, at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles, CA. “American Crime” and As music authorities, Jol- understand the job and the “Smallville”, Madonna livette says the key is to varied paths to getting there. er decided that she was still Minor, a product of the sion. A new introduction to Wade-Reid, were forced to choose which battles to fight “We are essentially story- longing for a way to combine Jordan Downs projects — a the music industry that shift career paths due to and which ones to let go. tellers,” shared Thomas Gol- television and music. She public housing complex in Rhodes did not account for changes in the music industry. After years of sharing her ubic, the music supervisor of elected to take a music super- Wattsplaguedbygangvio- was social media. Film “I was forced into retire- expertise in gospel music “Better Call Saul”, “Love”, vision class at UCLA and is lence and severe poverty — director, Ava Duvernay, ment,” said Wade-Reid who working with The Gram- “Grace and Frankie”, and now working on shows like stayed focused on his edu- tweeted Rhodes after hear- was working with music my’s, Jollivette nowadays is “Halt and Catch Fire”. “It is “Sneaky Pete”, “Shut Eye”, cation. His hard work in ing her audition and asked if video directors when MTV busying her time convincing ourjobtofindwaystouse and “Dangerous Book for school earned him a full shewouldliketosignonto decided to no longer broad- Oprah that there is a place for music as a storytelling Boys”. scholarship to the Universi- Duvernay’s second short cast videos. She leaned on new age gospel sounds on device,” added Golubic, who “The positive thing is ty of California, Los Ange- film project. Without hesita- her mentors, one of which the church-based show moderated the panel. that doors may not open les (UCLA) for math, where tion, she accepted. just so happened to be a “Greenleaf”. The panel included right away and it may take he continued to fuel his pas- “I asked my homegirl, ‘do music supervisor. “It was a battle to paint a music supervisors and direc- you going through adversity sion for music on the week- you know any music supervi- “When she explained to picture of how important it tors: Angela Jollivette, Yvette to get to where you want to ends by playing in a band. sors’ because I just said yes to me what she did, I thought was to engage the gospel Metoyer, Rickey Minor, go, but you have to keep “By my junior year, I ajobthatIhavenoideawhat wait a minute, this is just the audience,” said Jollivette. “To Morgan Rhodes, Carolyn being persistent and keep decided that I wanted to it entails,” Rhodes said laugh- reverse order of what I’m have a unique platform like Richardson and Madonna trying,” Metoyer told the play [music] because it was ingly. She has now worked on doing,” said Wade-Reid. “I this that does not exist in Wade-Reid. audience. “As long as all that I could think about projects like “Dear White got lucky, someone took me mainstream television, a place Metoyer shared that she you’re making the attempt and still didn’t know that People”, “Queen Sugar”, and under their wing and taught for today’s gospel artists to first realized her knack for to keep opening those there was really a way you “Selma”. me.” have some visibility and to be music appropriation in high doors, there’s hope.” could make money doing Meanwhile Carolyn Now, with years of expe- a part of this show was the school. Rickey Minor, the musi- that, just thought, I can just Richardson, music supervi- rience under her belt, Wade- biggest thing that I wanted to “When I was growing cal director of “The Tonight stay in my backhouse have sor of “Entertainment Reid acknowledges that the fight for this season.” up,Iwouldtendtotellstories Show with Jay Leno”, a good time and be happy,” Tonight”, “The Insider” and glitz and glamour associated Though each have by making these mixtapes,” “American Idol”, and The Minor remembered. “Funny Married Stuff”, with working in television secured jobs that are said Metoyer. She detailed Grammys, had a similar Find your passion and a detailed the importance of has proven to have its chal- nuanced-based on the how she would spend count- story. His love of music also way to incorporate the thing being adaptable to the ever- lenges as well. respective projects, the less hours admiring her older developed in high school that you love most in your changing industry of music. “I challenge you to take Guild’s mission to promote brother who was a DJ. “I playing the base. everyday life was his mes- “I would encourage peo- 10, five-year-olds with the the role of music supervision used to spend hours sitting in “I think like a lot of us, I sage to audience members. ple to always think about the same birthday and each one in film, television, games, his bedroom watching him loved the way music made Morgan Rhodes stum- different sides of the money,” wants a different kind of advertising, trailers and spin.” me feel,” Minor, Governor bled upon her passion for said Richardson. She began cake, but they can only emerging media was accom- It was then that Metoyer of the Television Academy, music supervision. As a for- her career working in ticket choose one, and get them to plished. This event was also began making mixtapes for stated passionately. “I didn’t mer radio host and DJ, what distribution at Sony music. come to a unified deci- part of Baldwin Hills Cren- her friends. After spending know that there was an she thought to be a failed As music labels started to sion,” is how Wade-Reid shaw’s mission to engage its her early career in scripted actual job where you could radio show audition, led to scale back on their staff, described her job. It has community as it celebrates and reality television, Metoy- getpaidtodoit.” her start into music supervi- Richardson became one of taken her years to find its 70th year in South L.A. Fallen 14-Year-Old Is Remembered at Rancho Cienega Sports Complex

BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS brother, you were my “Every person in his comfort one another during Staff Writer friend,” he recited. “My lit- family was an athlete. the challenging times. “We tle brother, my little brother, Whenever we were choos- are family at Rancho.” On October 20, at only handsome cause you look ing teams, Dee Dee was After the memorial, Dee 14 years of age, Deangelo like me, my little brother, always the first kid on my Dee’s Friends and family “Dee Dee” Parham sudden- when I lost you, I lost a part list. On behalf of Rancho moved to take a group photo ly passed of an enlarged of me.” Antonio reflected, Cienaga Park, we love Dee on Diamond 4, which will heart. Although he lived in “he was a very talented per- Dee and the Chatman and soon be named in Deange- Los Angeles, he was in Ala- son who had yet to reach his Parham family,” said Recre- lo’s honor. “My brother’s bama at the time of his pass- full potential. He made such ation Coordinator Phillip heart was larger than his ing; his death was felt miles an impact in his short time Wiley. According to Wiley, small body could handle. away as the community of here and I wish I had a the kids and parents of Ran- May you rest in heaven, mourners came out to Ran- (L) Rancho baseball Coach Chris Cowser and Tony Parham chance to talk to him one cho are a family; they cele- your big brother,” said Anto- hoist up 14- year-old Deangelo’s commemorative photo cho Cienega Sports Com- last time,” he said. brate the good times and nio Chatmon. in Dodger blue, as Kamani Black, deputy, Los Angeles City plex, in South Los Angeles, Council, speaks to Deangelo’s supporters during his to pay their final respects memorial on October, 27, 2017. and share in the loss of a great friend. Dee Dee was his life. The love and support placed so much joy in his the younger brother of Anto- that was shown was over- heart, Kamani read. He then Today’s Fresh Start nio Chatman and Tony whelming, with a diverse shared with the audience Parham, local kids, who group coming to share in that the Dodger Foundation made names for themselves sacred and funny memories. was providing a donation of Charter School as elite athletes at Rancho, Pastor Johnson, who prayed, $2,500 in hopes of assisting Excellence in Education Dorsey High school and asking God for understand- with the family’s funeral beyond. Dee Dee was the ing, delivered the message of expenses. Black also shared youngest family member death never being easy. “No with the grateful audience a following in his big broth- matter how saved you might commemorative photograph er’s legacy. He was very be, death is never easy .. of Deangelo in his Dodger much loved by his high especially when a young uniform; he also revealed school friends, park com- person’s life is taken,” said the City Council’s plan to munity and family. Pastor Johnson. “We better request that Los Angeles Antonio welcomed and find God. God may not take Recreation and Parks thanked the packed crowd the pain away, but God will rename Diamond 4 in Dean- for attending his little broth- give you grace.” gelo’s name. er’s memorial, held in the Kamani Black, deputy, Deangelo’s high school Register Now!! basketball gymnasium. Los Angeles City Council, friends spoke highly of him, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Monday – Friday According to Antonio, Dee spoke of his fond memories and other peers sang or just Dee practically grew up at of Dee Dee and read a heart- shared fun stories to pay Address: 4514 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 the park. He loved being at felt letter, sent from the their last respects to their Call (323) 293-9826 Rancho and participating in Dodger organization. “We fallen friend. Older brother, www.todaysfreshstart.org the sports programs. “He are incredibly saddened to Tony Parham delivered was what coaches call a hear of the sudden death of heartfelt words of reflection, ‘Rancho Park Rat’,” he said. Deangelo … we are honored and thanks Deangelo’s College Bound School All Grades, Small Classes, After School The memorial was also a to call him a member of the friends for being so support- Program, Transitional Kindergarten and K-8 chance for his friends and Dodgers Foundation family ive of him. “My little broth- extended family to celebrate and are grateful baseball er you were more than my Accredited by Western Association of School’s & Colleges C-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017 Student Athlete of the Week: Aeryn Owens BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Fresno State Bulldogs on seven blocks. “That was really fun to Sports Writer September 9. “We went to five [sets] me, really interesting,” With a 10-13 overall with them,” Owens said. Owens said. Junior outside hitter record and a 4-7 conference “We all played really well. The volleyball team Aeryn Owens is an elite record, the Matadors That was a really good serves the Northridge com- competitor not only at Cal endured great adversity. game.” munity by reading to ele- State Northridge, but also The Big West is a tough Teammates keep the mentary school students. in the Big West Conference. conference, housing the San Bernardino native “We usually do that on As a sophomore, Owens nationally ranked Cal Poly motivated. Owens men- the Fridays that we don’t has earned All-Big West Mustangs who has only lost tioned how the players have games,” Owens said. First Team honors. two games overall. pump each other up, ener- “We do a lot of community Currently, Owens aver- “It’s pretty challeng- gizing them to compete. service in the spring.” ages 5.06 points, 4.56 kills, ing,” Owens said. “We have “A lot of my teammates Owens began playing and 2.44 digs per set. With a lot of really good teams, are my really good friends,” volleyball in seventh grade 401 kills this season, she is it’s definitely really com- Owens said. “Getting to and was a standout in Alta the leader of kills on the petitive.” practice and play and travel Loma High School. As a team and the Big West as of With 375 kills and 3.57 with them is a lot of fun.” senior, she helped the October 29. Her kills per kills per set in 2016, Owens Owens is a marketing Braves to a 36-3 record. set average ranks her third was the standard of the major with a 3.2 GPA, her Owens was also was All- in the Big West. Matador offense. She made favorite class was an intro CIF Division 4AA Player In digs, Owens comes more than 20 kills in five to psychology course. The of the Year. in second for the Matadors different matches and made COURTESY OF CSUN ATHLETICS course taught her “the way If you would like to with 215. She scored a sea- eight double-doubles last Aeryn Owens (2) is majoring in marketing. people think and how they nominate a student for son high of 33.5 points and season. react to certain things and “Student Athlete of the five blocks when the Mata- Owens noted the skill ing a road victory against last year. In that game, she why they think the way Week” please email aman- dors clashed against the of the volleyball team dur- the UC Irvine Highlanders made a career high of they do.” [email protected]. The Divine Pine Brothers

of the L.A. Lakers Notes, quotes, and things picked up on the run from BY AMANDA SCURLOCK ers’ 102-99 win over Sports Writer the Washington Wiz- coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. ards. Longtime Lakers During their game BY BRAD PYE,JR. And the beat continues! fans might recall what a against the Pelicans, Sports Editor Emeritus The Oklahoma Sooners “Pine Brother” is: a the pine brothers culti- and Oklahoma State Cow- reserve of the Lakers vated a 29-5 run in the Stanford’s Bryce Love boys will meet Saturday in squad, sitting on the second half to keep the averages a first down every bench and waiting to be Lakers competitive. substituted in the game. For the win against the Legendary commenta- Wizards, Randle’s tor Chick Hearn coined contributions in the the phrase and it has fourth quarter and dur- evolved to “the bench” ing overtime were in or “the second unit.” indispensable. The starting lineup Although the normally consists of bench has given posi- Lakers youths Brandon tive contributions, Ingram, Lonzo Ball and their best games come Larry Nance Jr., along from losses. The two with NBA veterans wins the Lakers gath- John Wall Kentavious Caldwell- ered, as of October 30, the college football game Bryce Love Pope and Brook Lopez. AP PHOTO/MARK J. TERRILL came from the offen- doesn’t bother him. It’s just of the week. Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan time he carries the ball. new for everybody else.” Russell Wilson my The current “Pine Clarkson, left, tries to pass as Los sive force of starters. They keep coming! Brothers” of the Lakers, Angeles Clippers forward Wesley Three starters scored That’s something special! or “the second unit” as Johnson defends during the second over 10 points in the Out of 22 Baltimore Houston Texans’ rookie head coach Luke Walton half of an NBA basketball game, win over Washington. Ravens starters; 21 are QB Deshaun Watson, 6-2, calls them, has proven Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Los Ange- Nance Jr. leads the to be a competitive les. The Clippers won 108-92. team with 14 offensive force. rebounds. Ball’s 29- On the bench are veter- double digits in three of the point performance main man did it again Sun- ans Julius Randle and Jor- last four games, averaging against the Phoenix Suns day as he passed for a win- dan Clarkson, both have 10.5 points per game. In the was the highest score of ning TD with only 21-sec- been with the franchise for Lakers 92-101 loss against any Lakers player this sea- onds to play to lead the three years. Clarkson pro- the Toronto Raptors, he led son. Seattle Seahawks to a 41- duced positive results as a the Lakers with 18 points. Although the bench is 38. sixth man, reaching dou- The fourth quarter was talented, they struggle with And the beat could con- ble-digit points on five when Randle earned most solving problems that the tinue or not. occasions. of his points; the starters starters could not. When A pair of the best Black Baltimore Ravens When the Lakers lost to went scoreless during that the Lakers faced the Utah coaches in the NFL went the New Orleans Pelicans period. Jazz on Saturday, Utah men of color. How many against each other Sunday, 112-119, Clarkson scored Rookie forward Kyle went on a 17-7 run while other NFL teams can match with Mike Tomlin’s Pitts- 24 points and five assists. Kuzma comes in third on the Lakers could not make or top this mark? Deshaun Watson burgh Steelers beating Jim He currently scores 15.5 the team in scoring, averag- a shot for five regulated Emmett Ashford could Caldwell of the Detroit points per game, the same ing 13.7 points per game. minutes. The team trailed be a smiling; happy man to 221-pounds and maybe Lions, 20-15. The big play average he had during the Against New Orleans, he for the rest of the game, fastest player in deep in the in the game was QB Ben 2015-16 season. Clarkson made 20 points and six although Clarkson con- heart of Texas and calling Roethlisberger’s 97-yard has the highest scoring rebounds. Kuzma earned tributed 15 points and plays like a pro. It’s good average on the team so far. 15 points for three different Ingram led the Lakers with times at Texas once again Randle scored in the games, including the Lak- 16 points. andagain.Watsonaver- When deciding on the aged 34 points in his team’s starting lineup, head coach first five games. Luke Walton noted that he The San Francisco focused on chemistry ‘49ers’ Eric Reid is lead- TD pass to JuJu Smith- among the players. ing the way, taking action Schuster, the former USC “It’s not about whoever in their communities. star. being better or playing bet- The ‘49ers players say That’s the end. ter, it’s about what units what they are doing in their Brad Pye Jr. can be play well,” Walton said protest is on “the right side reached at switchreel@ after the Lakers season Emmett Ashford of history.” aol.com. opener against the L.A. Clippers. “Julius is playing see so many umpires work- really well with the second ing the World Series and unit, Larry is playing really other post-season games. well with that first unit.” The Washington Wiz- The challenge that the ard’s John Wall knows the franchise faces is making score when it comes to the the bench compliment the Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball! starters. Reserve players Wall told ESPN recently, AP PHOTO/RICK BOWMER have proven their ability to “He’s a quiet kid who does- Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, center, drives to the make shots, but they might n’t say too much. He’s been basket as Utah Jazz's Derrick Favors (15) and Rudy Gob- not be allotted enough reg- dealing with (Father ert, right, defend in the first half during an NBA basketball ulated minutes to help find Lavar’s outlandish com- game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Salt Lake City. victories. ments) his whole life. It Eric Reid THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017 www.lasentinel.net D-1 Lalah Hathaway Discusses New Album, Tour, and Her Father, the Late Donny Hathaway BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON nature and part of that man- feels like the experience was Contributing Writer ifested on this record and the created for them. It’s very sounds of the music and the important for me that people Five time Grammy sounds that we used, the leave the show and feel like award-winning artist Lalah tone we approached the they saw and they hear Hathaway recently spoke record in, we really had a something that they had with the Sentinel about the great time creating it. Part of never heard before. upcoming release of her the theory of the record, at So, for me, the most new album “honestly”, least the visual aspect, is that gratifying part is singing the which is set to drop Novem- you’re seeing through the songs that I know they love, ber 3rd, and got quite per- eyes of a child, all of that as it’s those moments when sonal about her life, music well will reveal itself. they put their hands up and and career. Known for her LAS: Musically, what their heads down that you powerful presence and vocal can fans expect for your new know that you have hit a mastery, Hathaway shared album “honestly”? nerve. It’s those moments some details about what she LH: Just great music. I when the people in the audi- would tell her father, Donny love that question; what can ence say “sang”. It’s those Hathaway if he were still we expect, because what if I moments that I’d listen to living, and the freedom that said, you can expect 8 growing up, even on Donny music gives her to create. songs, 3 of them are in E Hathaway live, where the Hathaway also served as the minor, they’re all around people were speaking to my headliner for this year’s 300 beats per minute, does- Dad at the Troubadour and I Taste of Soul event. n’t really make sense, right? used to wonder, ‘well wow, Los Angeles Sentinel: You can expect a record that what are they talking about, Tell us about the album art- I put together for you to what are they saying?’ work for “honestly”, and make you feel good, a There’s an electricity that why you used a lower-case h record that I put together to cannot be rivaled when you in your album title. make you think, a record to are creating for people live Lalah Hathaway: You transport you into whatever and in real time. know, through the history of mood you want to be in. I LAS: Of singing, song- my records, from when I hope that people associate writing and producing, started controlling the visu- my name with the brand, which process do you find to al, I always used lower case and I hope that people asso- be most creative? letters for everything, I can’t ciate that brand with excel- LH: I really like all PHOTO, DENNY KIM “I feel sometimes like he (Donny Hathaway) was here in a small way so that I could get even explain why that is. lence. So, you can expect an three. It depends on the song here, and that I am here in a small way, so that he can stay here.” – Lalah Hathaway The character is actually me, excellent record. and the mood and who I’m and I think once you see the LAS: What is the most working with, what the song festival like the Taste of sometimes like he was here mode of resistance, I refuse film for the record, or see gratifying part of touring is about and where it came Soul is so important? in a small way so that I for the world to steal my the video or really get in to around the globe? from, any number of things LH: I love the Taste of could get here, and that I am joy. If it’s church, go to the record, that will all sort LH: I really love music; affect the levels of creativity. Soul. I’ve been before. I’m here in a small way, so that church, if it’s working with of reveal itself to you. I think everybody knows I try not to do too much from Chicago, but I’ve been he can stay here. kids, work with kids, but I am a super gamer, I that. But I really love the delineating with my art. in L.A. since like 92’. I real- LAS: There’s so much do something positive in come from that period in experience of creating Really, it’s art, so for me I ly feel like L.A. is my home, going on in the world today, your community that’s time, I’m going to have a lit- something every night that’s don’t have a most, I just all my friends are natives, what words do you have for going to lift you up. tle PlayStation later today distinct and unique for the really enjoy my entire and so it mostly for me feels this nation and people Hathaway has recently before I get ready for this people in that room, in those process. good to play at home. I don’t around the world? collaborated with distribu- show tomorrow. I think it’s chairs. It’s very important to LAS: Why do you be- get to play L.A. a whole lot; LH: I would tell people tion company Caroline and just part of my playful me that each single person lieve performing at a family I really am interested in to look inward and be opti- started her own imprint with being in the neighborhood mistic and to be prayerful, Hathaway Entertainment, and being able to communi- to try to keep your head up. through which her latest cate with folks and tell these I really don’t know what to album “honestly” is being stories, and sing these songs, say to people, this is why I released. Hathaway says so I’m just excited to be out make these records. I don’t she’s interested in meeting there with the people. know if you’ve seen the and working with new talent LAS: If your father were video for “honestly”, it’s and has made plans to here today, what would you really a song about the dis- secure an opening act for her tell him about your life, illusion of the dream. Most upcoming “honestly” Tour music and career? of us already knew that the in 2018. Hathaway also says LH: I have no idea; I system was a fraud and that she’s also looking forward don’t know how. I would the dream was a fraud, but to creating project records, ask him to listen to the it presents itself in a such a where she has the freedom record and hopefully that way at this time in history, to create music from all gen- would tell him everything that it cannot be denied and res including country and that he needs to know. The it cannot be ignored. jazz. Recently, Hathaway same way that I have his So my job as an artist is was nominated for two Soul records and have a road map to take all those thoughts Train Awards for Best to his life. That’s a good and feelings and put them R&B/Soul Female Artist question. on your iPod so that you and the Soul Train Certified LAS: Do you ever feel can digest them. Whatever Award. For exclusive

PHOTO, DENNY KIM like you are fulfilling what it is that brings you comfort footage from Hathaway’s An avid video gamer, 5-time Grammy-award winning artist Lalah Hathway says that his legacy would have been and joy as a mode of resist- performance at the Taste of visuals from her new album “honestly” present statements about the world we live in if he were still here? ance, do it. If it’s music, Soul, visit www.lasentinel. through the eyes of a child. LH: In a way. I feel that’s what I do, that’s my net for more information. 10th Annual Friends of Fuller B. Gordy Strikefest! brings concert, bowling, dinner and more

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Fuller B. Gordy & Bristol extravaganza celebrating tion, bar service & more! Entertainment. Iris Gordy the Legacy of Motown The attire is comfort- The 10th Annual & Karla Gordy Bristol Records V.P., Humanitarian able chic. The red carpet Friends of Fuller Strikefest! invite you to join them for a and Professional Bowler, starts at 6:00 pm, followed is presented by Friends of unique entertainment Fuller B. Gordy, Wednes- by appetizers at 6:30 pm day, November 8 at Corbin and dinner. Bowl Center, 19616 Ventu- There will be free park- ra Boulevard, Los Angeles ingintherearlotofthe at 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. building. Come and mingle with Admission for the 10th Motown alumni and enter- Annual Friends of Fuller tainment legends as the Strikefest!, is $150 dollars. event will honor and sup- Come see what all the port charity, “My Friend's fun is about! House Foundation.” To purchase tickets go The festivities will to www.eventbrite.com. include a concert, catered For information, history dinner, bowling competi- and donations, visit tion (play or spectate), www.friendsoffuller.org, award presentations, [email protected] karaoke lounge, silent auc- or karla@friendsoffuller. tion, raffles, flip book sta- com. (L-to-R) Karla Gordy Bristol and Iris Gordy D-2 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017 Craft Syndicate by Dutch ReelTalk Masters’ Next Big Film Compiled by Shonassee Shaver, Staff Writer Director Viewing Party TV One’s ‘Behind The Movement’ tells the story behind Rosa Parks and Montgomery Bus Boycott with lead actress Meta Golding Production is underway for TV One Original Film, “Behind the Movement,” starring Meta Golding (“The Hunger Games”) as Rosa Parks. While the film tells the narrative behind the historical civil rights moment: Mont- gomery Bus Boycott and famed civil rights activist Rosa Parks, “Behind the Movement” will reveal the untold story of how a group of everyday people decided this incident was the right time to take a stand for their civil rights and demand equal treatment. Isaiah Washington and Loretta Devine will join Golding in this newsworthy biographical film. Written by Katrina M. O’Gilvie and directed by Aric Avelino, “Behind the Movement,” is slated to premiere in time for Black History Month next year. (L-to-R) Vanessa Simmons, Rocsi Diaz, Datari Turner, Marcellus Hudson, Damon Dash, Tami Roman, and Director X. The Next Big Film Director Award Winner: Marcellus Hud- Jill Scott gets Adventurous as Villainess Lady Eve in CW’s 'Black Lightning' son made his debut last week in Los Angeles with a Screening and Panel Discussion. Critically acclaimed actress and multi- award winning BY DARRALYNN HUTSON singer Jill Scott, will tap into her super powers as she joins oration between Hudson and journalist and TV host the cast of Warner Bros. Scott will play Lady Eve, a DC Contributing Writer Turner on Lil Durk’s “No Rocsi Diaz moderated the comics villain, who can Fear” music video and panel discussion while reminding be traced back to the The Next Big Film discussion. Durk Banks, bet- the audience of their power Kobra Cult in comic-lore. Director Award Winner: ter known by his stage in being an underdog. She will be the bridge Marcellus Hudson made his name, Lil Durkis an Ameri- “Look who's rolling right between Tobias Whale debut last week in Los can hip-hop recording artist now? Look who are the (Marvin “Krondon” Angeles with a Screening and singer-songwriter from leaders in the film and Jones III) and a secret and Panel Discussions. Chicago, Illinois. He is the music industries right now; group of corrupt leaders. Dutch Masters — a leader of his own collective, underdogs; leaders,” says Always a consummate brand of natural-wrapped OTF,andisalsosignedto Rocsi Diaz, “People that professional, Lady Eve cigars sold in American Def Jam Recordings, tapped did it on their own with presents herself in Freeland as the owner of a funeral since 1912, revealed their Turner and Hudson because their own motivations and parlor, but quickly becomes an adversary to “Black new initiative, Craft Syndi- of their innovative approach their own paths.” Also in Lightning.” “Jill is an amazing artist who can embody cate, identifying music and to film and cinema. Hudson attendance and sitting on any character and give them an authentic voice that is both nuanced and richly complex. film’s next big thing through learned from the best. the panel were two I am excited to see her in the role of Lady Eve,” states executive producer Salim Akil. mentorship and panel con- Included in the conver- extremely respected direc- Scott’s role is based on the characters from DC comics. “Black Lightning,” will premiere versations with top film and sation was music executive tors, Tilly and Director X. on CW in midseason of 2018. music executives. Craft Syn- and Rocafella co-founder Both Tilly and X provided dicate by Dutch Masters also Damon Dash, TV personali- attendees with sound Keke Palmer will make her debut appearances as offers mentorship opportunity, fashion designer and col- advice on getting started "Gigi" on FOX’s ‘Star’ and ‘Berlin Station’ ties and a $15,000 grant to laborator, Vanessa Sim- and consequently staying Seasoned actress, Keke palm returns to primetime aspiring creatives in the mons, TV personality and relevant in the ever-chang- with an appearance on the second season of FOX’s hit art/design, fashion, music reality star, Tami Roman, ing film industry. show “Star.” The self-proclaimed “Millennial Diva,” and film world. along with music video Craft Syndicate by Palmer (“Scream Queens”) joins the cast as the new, On October 23, 2017, directors, Colin Tilley and Dutch Masters offers men- “ratchet and rich” artist “Gigi.” in the recurring role of iconic music executives, Director X. Producer Datari torship opportunities and a the musical drama, she is singled out by new character, Damon Dash, and Datari Turner and Hudson gave $15,000 grant to aspiring Ayanna (Michael Michele), the girl’s new label, Mid- Turner unveiled their next perspective on their collabo- creatives in the art/design, town records and of course tight knit girl trio “Star.” big film director, winner ration and the impact of fashion, music and film Palmer, keeps it going, starring in the second season of Hudson, with a screening of mentorship in the industry. world. To learn more, visit thriller, “Berlin Station” with veteran actress Ashley the much-anticipated collab- Emmy award-winning www.craftsyndicate.com. Judd on Epix. She plays April Lewis, the new young case officer assigned to Berlin Station. Compiled by Shonassee Shaver Staff Writer R&B songstress, Demetria McKinney keeps busy with new music “No No No” and “Easy” In-between starring in breakout hit series “Saints & Sin- ners” as Tamara Ausn on Bounce TV and BET’s “The Quad,” to making cameos on “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” and recently portraying the late music legend Whitney Houston in TV One’s original movie, “Bobbi Krisna,” singer and actress Demetria McKinney is keep- COURTESY PHOTO ing busy, releasing new music, “No No No” and hit single “Easy,” currently on the Top 5 at Urban AC Radio. Both singles are featured on her “Oﬃcially Yours” album, execuve-produced by award-winning arst, producer and reality star Kandi Burruss, McKinney and Roger Bobb. The in-demand talent balances her music career with new project, “Superson,” on the Syfy network starring actor/director Mario Van Peebles. BET’s The Quad. “No, No, No” and “Easy” are available on all digital plaorms.

R&B Star Tank Unleashes New Album “SAVAGE” available now! R&B recording arst and mul-Grammy nominated crooner, Tank releases new album “SAVAGE.” The 11-track LP features appearances by Candice Boyd, J. Valenne, Ludacris, and Trey Songz. “SAVAGE” is ﬁlled with sensual and edgy lyrics and beats. The lead single “When We” received success on Bill- board R&B charts for being #1 three weeks in a row to #5 with over 1.3 million streams. Tank follows with explicit singles “Savage,” “F It Up,” and “Sexy.” Tank is currently on 14- city “SAVAGE Tour,” and will stop oﬀ in Los Angeles at The Belasco Theatre in December, to perform fan favorites “Please Don't Go,” “I Can't Make You Love Me,” “You Don't Know,” COURTESY PHOTO and“MaybeIDeserve.”Formoreinformaonondates,ck- ets and music, log onto www.therealtank.com.

Andra Day and Common team up for “Stand Up For Some- thing,” lead single to Box Office biopic “Marshall” Soulful songstress, Andra Day and socially conscious rapper, Common joined forces for new lead single “Stand Up for Some- thing,” for the soundtrack to buzzworthy- biopic “Marshall.” The single is accompanied with a music video featuring the two talents. Day gives yet another empowering new anthem for her fans showcasing her powerful vocals with thought-provoking lyrics from the rapper turned actor. The Grammy Award-nominated planum powerhouse will make her big-screen debut in COURTESY PHOTO the ﬁlm. The inspiring single has made impression on crics as the Hollywood Reporter has deemed it as an Oscar contender for “Best Original Song.” The single was penned by mul- award-winning and legendary songwriter, Diane Warren and hip-hop icon Common. Purchase “Stand Up For Something” on all digital outlets and go see “Marshall” in theatres now.

Marvin Sapp’s “Close” Reigns in Number One Spot as the Top Gospel Album Mulple award-winning Gospel music icon Marvin Sapp released his 11th solo album “Close” September 29, however, a few weeks into October, his album connues to see much success. According to Billboard.com, his album came in at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart (dated Oct. 21). In its ﬁrst week (ending Oct. 5), it earned 5,000 equivalent album units, mostly from tradional album sales.” Sapp told Billboard, “It was a blessing.” Sapp is no stranger to coming in the top spot, with crically acclaimed single “Never Would Have Made it,” seng a record breaking history as the longest Gospel single to lead number one. Sapp collaborated with veteran music producer Rodney Jerkins, Kirk Franklin and R. Kelly for “Close.” The 10- track album is a testament to being an overcomer. “He has made me some speciﬁc promises in his Word, so I am holding fast in my encouragement as I

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COURTESY PHOTO Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Dr. Ludlow Creary, Dr. Ruth Creary, Areva Martin and Jamarah Harris

COURTESY PHOTO On Saturday, October 21st 2017, a night of glamour and luxury was in full effect- at the Califor nia African American Museum in Downtown LA , in support of the Special Needs - Network’s mis sion to raise awareness about the impact of autism and related disorders on underserved communities. But none of this would be possible without the strong support of our corporate and private backers,” says Martin. That support was evident from the outset as The Olson Company began the evening by making a red- COURTESY PHOTO carpet donation of $25,000. Areva Martin, Herb Wesson and Fabian Wesson The development company recently broke ground Award for their investment nated actress of CBS’ on 94 single family homes in small and minority busi- “Bold and Beautiful,” in the Wilmington com- nesses, Naomi and Dwayne Anna Maria Horsford ex- munity, including homes Cox, LA County Supervi- pressed how much joy she for low income families, as sor Mark Ridley-Thomas, receives by supporting spe- well as accessible homes Mia and Larry Humphreys cial needs kids and Special for those with disabilities. of Autism Behavioral Needs Network as she ac- COURTESY PHOTO The event was also spon- Therapies, Martin & Mar- cepted the 2017 Vanguard (L-R) President of The Special Needs Network Areva Martin, Singer Macy Gray, and sored by Walsh Shea Cor- tin, LLP, B2L Entertain- Award that was presented Esquire’s Berry Bonnie LaMon with the donation check ridor Constructors, builders ment Law Group, SEIU 99, by her friend and col- of the Crenshaw transit line SEIU 721, US Bank and league Emmy Award-win- who were presented with By Eric AndErson annually. The clinic offers ed States, a disorder that LA Care. ner Glynn Turman. “Kids the Corporate Champion Contributing Writer special needs families cul- impacts one in 64 children. Veteran Emmy nomi- {See GALA E-2} turally competent Applied Having a family mem- More than 600 corpo- Behavior Analysis (ABA) ber diagnosed with autism rate executives, entertain- programs, education and can be especially over- ers, community leaders therapy services that help whelming for people in and activists turned out last children and young adults South Los Angeles, where Saturday night for the 12th achieve maximum inclu- 30% of adults are unin- Annual Evening Under the sion in school and in the sured and more than 14% Stars gala at the African community. of residents are unem- Who does your American Museum in Los In a moving speech, ployed—more than double Angeles. Special Needs Network the rate of West Los Ange- The event was hosted founder and president, co- les residents. Since 2000, by NBC4 reporter and an- host of the Emmy Award- five emergency rooms have heart beat for? chor Beverly White, and winning talk show “The closed in the region, leav- featured a star-studded Doctors” and civil rights ing only one full-scale ER/ Trust our cardiac experts with all your heart. Learn lineup that included come- attorney Areva Martin— trauma center currently more at dignityhealth.org/heart or ﬁnd a specialist by dian Kym Whitley, actors whose third child, Marty, serving over one million calling 213.270.1053. Glynn Turman, Anna Ma- was diagnosed with autism residents in the nearly 100 ria Horsford and Tammy at an early age—told the square mile area. Townsend, and legendary audience “she never looked It’s that stark reality singing duo Marilyn Mc- to be an autism advocate, that makes the autism clinic Coo and Billy Davis, Jr. autism advocacy found more necessary than ever, The gala event raised her.” She then asked any- says Martin. “We literally more than three hundred one in the audience to stand are the lifeline for low to thousand dollars for the if they had in some way moderate income families Special Needs Autism been impacted by autism. who have nowhere else to Clinic, which is in the heart More than half the room turn. We’re able to provide of Compton and its health rose to its feet. That result them with free or low-cost and human service pro- is hardly surprising, Martin services such as family grams. Collectively, these says, given that autism is counseling, legal support, programs serve thousands the fastest growing child- and educational training of special needs families hood disability in the Unit- for parents and caretakers.

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By Charlene MuhaMMad sociation. based agencies and indi- ture, there is a large stigma Contributing Writer “You’ve got to first getviduals to assist. attached to mental health. people to be willing to be Not only do those suf- And so, if you’re dealing Black doctors and fami- involved in the con-versa- fering with dementia and with African American pa- ly caregivers are embracing tion,” she said. their families want to know tients and their families and an online toolkit designed Lang stated in some what’s going on, they want start bringing up questions to help with early detection instances family mem- to know what kinds of that are questioning a pa- of dementia or long-term bers may not recognize or support they may receive, tient’s mental health status memory loss. may be in denial when an stated Richard Fortinsky, and ability, it’s reasonable While memory loss is older relative is in the early PhD, professor, University to expect that people might the hallmark symptom of or questionable stages of of Connecticut School of be offended,” Lang said. dementia, as the disease dementia. Because fam- Medicine. Marie Vernon, program di- progresses, patients also ily members may not rec- He explained KAER rector of All Hours Adult experience confusion, have ognize changes because to ethnic media during the Care, [www.allhoursadult- difficulty completing - fa they’re seeing them ev- July 2017 World Congress care.com/] a free senior miliar tasks, have problems eryday in very small, in- of Gerontology and Ge- placement and referral with words and writing, cremental losses, the new riatrics in San Francisco, service for all California and often take to wandering GSA toolkit offers physi- where the toolkit was made counties, believes KAER or becoming agitated. cians a way to open up the public. is valuable and can be The Gerontological So- conversation. “About 5.2 million or useful, if disseminated ciety of America’s (GSA) “We are not all psychia- so Americans are living to- and made available to the recently unveiled a new trists. Many primary care day with Alzheimer’s dis- Black community on a reg- model to improve providers may not be quite ease, and by mid-century, ular and consistent basis. health-related outcomes comfortable with bringing that number is supposed As a result, older adults should be trained specifi- “I think that in order for it and well-being for older that up, especially if they to almost triple to about 14 are unlikely to receive a di- cally on how to interact to be effective, there needs adults diagnosed with de- don’t have an established million,” Fortinsky stated. agnostic evaluation to de- with people of color, es- to be people of like culture, mentia and their families. relationship with the pa- Physicians may kick- termine their cause; those pecially around critical so in the African American, The new program, tient and/or family,” Lang start the conversation, even who have dementia are areas in their lives and the the Hispanic communities, developed by experts in said. for older adults who are unlikely to receive a diag- prevalence of Alzheimer’s. their social workers, their GSA’s Workgroup on Cog- To help with those con- not symptomatic, show- nosis. Likewise, without Lang said having a tool- adult protective workers, nitive Impairment Detec- cerns, the KAER approach ing no memory or other a diagnostic evaluation, kit empowers physicians case workers, those are tion and Earlier Diagno- recommends primary and cognition-related concerns, those with treatable condi- to have those conversa- the individuals that need sis, is much needed in the family-care providers: he said. For instance, when tions are unlikely to receive tions, where they other- to give this information treatments, the GSA Work- wise may not feel they can Black community because - Listen for and ac- a patient is just visiting for and be aware of its benefits Black elders are living lon- knowledge any questions a diabetes issue, that’s the group reported. pose delicate questions to be able to explain it to ger and are less likely to or concerns about cognition time to start the discussion. Early detection for in non-offensive ways in their clients,” Vernon said. Black elders would mean efforts to avoid pushing use nursing homes, accord- expressed by their older pa- “In the end what’s most The benefits she’s seen with ing to Black doctors and tients or family members, important is desired out- curbing health care dis- patients away from care. early detection in her own caregivers. as well as use clinical judg- comes …, but the bottom parities in her community, For instance, one primary service has included fami- The GSA Workgroup’s ment and observational line is that without detec- said Jurline Redeaux, a care doctor may be com- lies trained on how to help KAER Model identifies skills to identify signs and tion, without diagnosis, the social worker with the fortable with managing a and redirect their loved four steps: 1) Kickstart the symptoms of cognitive im- referrals really won’t hap- Department of Children patient’s diabetes, choles- ones, to guide them slowly cognition conversation; 2) pairment. pen and the early medical and Family Services, who terol levels, blood pres- and effectively into medi- Assess for cognitive im- - Use brief cogni- care will not be provided, also volunteers with the sure or heart disease to a cal treatment, Vernon said. pairment; 3) Evaluate for tive tests and other struc- and the desired outcomes Alzheimer’s Los Angeles. basic level, but may not be dementia; and 4) Refer for tured assessment tools to really will not be achieved,” [www.alzgla.org] comfortable dealing with a Charlene Muhammad community resources. detect cognitive impair- Fortinsky added. “I really don’t believe that mental health issue, due to wrote this article for the “The steps that they are ment. Conduct diagnostic GSA first introduced we are being screened a lack of training or exper- Los Angeles Sentinel recommending are excel- evaluations for dementia, the free online toolkit in a or talked to about some tise in that area, she said. Newspaper with the support lent,” said Dr. Khadijah after explaining status test 2015 report, which alerted of these cognitive things “We have to remember that of a journalism fellowship Lang, president, Golden results with patients and that cognitive impairment that might be showing in our country, and pretty from New America Media, State Medical Association, family members. in older adults is severely up early on and can be much all cultures across the the Gerontological Soci- the California chapter of - And then provide under-detected in the Unit- treated,” Redeaux said. board, and particularly in ety of America, and AARP. the National Medical As- references to community- ed States. She feels that physicians the African American cul-

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COURTESY PHOTO ring 45-minute soulful and Ludlow Creary. The Foods donated wine and set. The singer capped her couple was presented with specialty cocktails were Kim Whitley and Glynn Turman performance by donating the Special Needs Net- donated by Andre Lamon. a $10,000 check to the work’s inaugural Lifetime Rhythm and blues Special Needs Network. Achievement Award for singer Elaine Gibbs LA City Council Pres- their more than 100 years and the New Soul Band ident Herb Wesson was of service to Los Angeles helped guests dance the presented with the SNN County. night away with upbeat Man of the Year Award The Crearys ex- covers and according to for his role in bringing pressed their gratitude multiple guests, it was new Kaiser Permanente during an emotional mo- truly a magical evening medical offices to- Baldment in which they talked under the stars. win Hills, and for spear- about their commitment heading and helping to to God and community. Eric Anderson is a COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO pass a historic measure After getting a standing freelance journalist in Honoree and Emmy nominated Anna Maria Vanessa Bell Calloway to address the growing ovation, they presented Southern California. Horsford (Vanguard Award)

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