Legendary Artistic Director Rest in Peace: Former California Sheldon Epps takes post at Assemblymember Gwen Moore Historic Ford Theatre in Passes Away (See page A-4) Washington, D.C. (See page A-4)

VOL. LXXXVI NO. 35, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years, The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself.” THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013

Foot Locker opens a new community store and with commitment towards community inclusion

By e. MesiyaH McGinnis Staff Writer

Foot Locker and com- munity activist and real estate developer, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., have come together to open Footlocker’s latest store in Compton, but this is no ordinary store. This is designed to be a com- munity driven store, a store reflective of the very community they are in and are committed to making a difference. This store is located at 205 E. Compton Bou- levard in Bakewell’s Compton Renaissance Plaza Shopping Cen- ter. On Tuesday, August 25, Footlocker hosted a community-based ribbon cutting event to celebrate its opening, while using the platform to intro- duce their brand and new cutting-edge features

AP PHOTO that make this location stand out from the rest in a 12,800 square foot space on the Bakewell commercial property.

PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS The store offers the lat- Compton Mayor Aja Brown (center) cuts the ribbon at the grand opening for the new Community Foot Locker store, along with Compton Council- est styles in athletic gear, member, Tana McCoy, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. and Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. of the Bakewell Company, Councilmembers, Isaac Galvan and Emma Sharif, store manager, Lladon Cook, Pam Bakewell, and store staff. {See FOOT LOCKER A-8} Social Uprisings Continue in Kenosha as Jacob Blake Champions Through Surgery; Blake diagnosed Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek And Committee Chair Councilman John J. Kennedy Bring with Paralysis from the Groundbreaking Police Oversight Waist Down in the death of 32-year- more room for consider- old Anthony McClain on ation, City Council needs By Betti Halsell August 15. This incident to take action. Contributing Writer unraveled during a time The discussion for a where Pasadena City police oversight commis- Kenosha, Wisconsin is Council deliberated about sion has been ongoing a small city on the shore of creating a Civilian Over- since June, it was present- Lake Michigan; their Police sight Committee. ed to city council from the Department had a reputa- Two days prior to the Public Safety Committee tion of being aggressive murder of Mr. McClain, years before. The recom- with people of color. With Pasadena Mayor Terry mendation taken from the approximately 200 sworn- Tornek and Chairman John recorded agenda stated in officers, only 10-15 are J. Kennedy joined other the following, “It is rec- Black or LatinX. Their Po-

COURTESY PHOTO members of the City Coun- ommended that the City lice Chief Daniel Miskins FACEBOOK Anthony McClain cil to continue the discus- Council consider to direct has been slow to equip the Jacob Blake sion about the creation of the City Attorney to pre- department with resources By Betti Halsell safety; the most recent evi- Civilian Police Oversight; pare an amendment to the aligned with the progression Cams, according to Contributing Writer dence for civic correction the blood on the street Pasadena Municipal Code, of police reform. Kenosha public - offi was captured on a distant and the treatment of Mc- within 30 days, establish- The City Law Enforce- cials “there was no real The Community of Pasa- bodycam, a police officer Clain after he was shot ment department has not urgency for them.” If it {See McCLAIN A-8} dena demands proper public involved shooting resulted confirmed that there is no been provided with Body {See BLAKE A-10}

By KHari Jones, Jr. Contributing Writer

Experience Christian Ministries (ECM) “Pastor Shep Crawford” brought

COURTESY PHOTO Pastor Shep Crawford Bring Bloods and Crips Together for a press conference.

together Bloods and Crips According to Pastor Craw- and other gang leaders to ford, when the crime rate bring awareness about the goes down in East Los peace movement that’s been Angeles, the police, Pas-

going on in neighborhoods tors, or politicians will get COURTESY PHOTO in the East Side of Los An- credit. Crawford stated that Councilman Curren Price (left) and Councilman Herb Wesson (right) co-authored geles. Leaders of the gangs he got a front-row seat to the motion to rename portions of Figueroa Street to “Kobe Bryant Boulevard.” Price are frontline in the “hood” the majority of the reason and Wesson were joined by radio personality Cece Valencia (middle) of 93.5 KDAY www.lasentinel.net fixing to dissolve tension. {See PEACE A-10} mornings to make the announcement. {See FULL STORY B-2} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,AUGUST 27, 2020 Byron McLain Appointed to Co-Chair Los Angeles Police Commission’s Advisory Committee SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE recommendations for chosen to co-chair this chief of the General reform. group of esteemed profes- Crimes Section at the U.S. Byron McLain was The Advisory Commit- sionals and to begin to do Attorney’s Office for the named to the Los Angeles tee is expected to focus its the hard work needed to Central District of Califor- Police Commission’s work on a review of disci- reform the LAPD and nia. He also served as a Advisory Committee on pline and accountability; restore community trust,” prosecutor in the Major Building Trust and Equity assessing current policing said McLain. Frauds Section of the by Los Angeles Mayor reform proposals being McLain is a partner, lit- Criminal Division, where Eric Garcetti. The 16- considered throughout the igator and white-collar he investigated and prose- member commission is country; evaluating the criminal defense lawyer in cuted white-collar crime. comprised of policy spe- implementation of past Foley’s Los Angeles office. He is the former Presi- cialists, legal experts, and LAPD reform proposals; He is a member of Foley’s dent of the John M. community leaders who examining the LAPD’s Government Enforcement Langston Bar Association, will assist the Police Com- recruitment, hiring, reten- & Investigations Practice current member of the mission in conducting a tion and training process; and the firm’s Health Care, Board of Directors of Bet comprehensive review of and analyzing data collec- Cannabis and Sports & Tzedek Legal Services, the Los Angeles Police tion and retention prac- Entertainment Industry and current member of the Department policies and tices. Teams. Prior to joining Board of Trustees for the FILE PHOTO procedures and delivering “I am honored to be Foley, McLain was deputy NALP Foundation. Byron McLain Lyft Forms Partnership with Black Organizations to Provide Accessible Transportation The company announced the initiative to offer free rides to members of underserved communities.

BY FAITH PETRIE Contributing Writer

Ridesharing app Lyft announced an initiative that would provide 1.5 million rides to make transportation accessible to underserved communities. The company The LyftUp Access Alliance will provide 1.5 million rides to essential services within the next four years. joined forces with 11 organ- izations including The stores, COVID testing sites and living environments National Urban League, and other destinations. contribute to why COVID- Black Women’s Roundtable According to details 19 affects people of color and the NAACP. provided by Lyft, the com- more than White people The LyftUp Access pany and its LyftUp pro- according to a report from FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO Alliance program’s main grams will provide access John Hopkins Medicine. Marc Morial Anthony Foxx Michael D. Smith goal is to support members to rides in the form of cars, As of Aug. 18, the of the Black community bikes and scooters through American Public Media LyftUp Access Alliance our affiliate members The 11 organizations Research Lab reported that Chair Valerie Jarrett said in across the country to tackle that Lyft partnered with are: Black Americans continue a press release that the pro- the transportation barriers ● Black Women's to maintain the highest gram is intended to to upward mobility.” Roundtable COVID-19 mortality rates, “remove barriers” stemmed Michael D. Smith, ● Lawyers’ Committee 1 in 1, with 125 dying from from the coronavirus. executive director of the for Civil Rights Under Law the disease. The National Urban My Brother’s Keeper ● My Brother’s Keeper “The current health cri- League and My Brother’s Alliance said the LyftUp Alliance, an Obama Foun- sis has disproportionately Keeper Alliance are found- Access Alliance will help dation initiative impacted communities of ing partners in the LyftUp partners of his organization ● NAACP color; it’s also given us a Access Alliance program. continue helping families ● NAACP Legal clear look at the systemic National Urban League affected by the coronavirus. Defense Fund barriers that stand in the President and CEO Marc “Our MBK partners are ● National Bail Fund way of social and economic Morial said that a combina- working daily to mobilize Network empowerment for Black tion of the coronavirus pan- volunteers to distribute ● National Black communities specifically,” demic and protests rallying meals and other essential Chamber of Commerce Anthony Foxx, chief policy for better treatment of needs to families, provide ● The National Action officer at Lyft and former Black people in America youth with mentoring sup- Network secretary of transportation has brought a “sharper port and wellness checks ● The National Urban under President Obama focus” to racial disparities and help mitigate recent League said in a press release. in America. increases in violence ● United Negro College “While Lyft’s social impact “Lyft and The National through community-driven Fund work has always aimed to Urban League have part- violence interruption,” ● US Black Chamber of provide access in under- nered since 2017 and we’re Smith said. “The LyftUp Commerce COURTESY PHOTO proud to be a founding part- Access Alliance will pro- Local nonprofits and Valerie Jarrett served communities, the need for a focus on Black ner of the LyftUp Access vide free, reliable trans- community organizations affected by COVID-19 2024. communities cannot be Alliance,” Morial said in a portation to our partners to can also apply for funds through offering transporta- Multiple factors such as overstated.” press release. “By coming continue supporting their from the LyftUp Communi- tion to essential services chronic health conditions, Former Senior Adviser together, we’re empower- critical work during these ty Grant by visiting Lyft’s like job interviews, grocery essential working positions to President Obama and ing our communities and challenging times.” website. THURSDAY,AUGUST 27, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

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BY TANU HENRY Moore was the archi- reached out to each other California Black Media tect and political force as the shocking news of behind California General her unexpected death was Family members, Order 156. It is a state sup- shared across her political, friends, former colleagues plier diversity program business and social circles. and other loved ones that has, over the years, Moore served on across California were strengthened and stabi- numerous boards. Among shocked to learn about the lized a number of Califor- them were the California passing of former Califor- nia Black-owned, Women- State Bar Board of nia Assemblymember owned and other minority- Trustees, the California Gwen Moore on Aug. 19. owned small businesses by Small Business Association Her family has not yet helping them secure lucra- board and the national announced the cause of her tive state contracts. board of the NAACP. She death. 1n 1994, Moore was also first vice president Moore was first elected resigned from the Assem- of the California State Con- to the state legislature in bly to run for Secretary of ference of the NAACP, 1978 and served for 16 State. Although she didn’t vice chair of the California years until 1994, repre- win that race, Moore Utility Diversity Council senting California’s 49th began to pursue other and chairwoman of the district (redistricted and opportunities outside of California Black Business renumbered in 1990 as the elected office that influ- Association. 47th district), which cur- enced state policy and For her work in Cali- rently includes Long impacted the lives of peo- fornia and across the Unit- Beach, Catalina Island and ple. ed States, Moore won parts of Los Angeles and The founder and chief numerous national and Orange counties. executive officer of Los local awards, including While serving in the Angeles-based GeM Com- honors from the U.S. Assembly, Moore, intro- munications Group, Department of Commerce duced over 400 bills that Moore was a sought-after and the NAACP Legal were signed into law. She consultant and worked Defense Fund. also served as Majority with several prominent California Black media Whip and was a member clients across the state. will continue to follow of a number of influential Her family, relatives, Hon. Moore’s death with committees, including the former colleagues and updates, tributes from COURTESY PHOTO Assembly Utilities and friends across California loved ones and news about California Assemblymember Gwen Moore Commerce Committee. and the United States her final arrangements. Legendary Artistic Director Sheldon Epps takes post at Historic Ford Theatre in Washington, D.C.

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE tenure Epps transformed artistic director he brought the Pasadena Playhouse to Pasadena a level of For more than 20 years, Theater into one of the unparalleled diversity. The renowned director Sheldon region’s most prominent respect and admiration that Epps served as the artistic performing arts centers in Epps had within the acting director for the Pasadena the country. and theater communities Playhouse. During his During Epps run as allowed him to make the

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COURTESY PHOTO Sheldon Epps playhouse one of the lead- ance returnS with the hope from individuals and major ing performance centers for that Epps will bring the groups. actors, shows and attendees same changes and diversity Pasadena Playhouse of color. to the Lincoln Theater that Board member, Brenda Epps retired from the he brought to Pasadena. Galloway said, “because of playhouse in 2017 and In a 2017 interview Sheldon, a new audience of since his departure, the with the Sentinel, Epps theatergoers became sup- Pasadena Playhouse has stated “I’m very proud of porters of the Pasadena struggled to garner the what happened here, (the Playhouse.” same support and variety Pasadena Playhouse) That “I believe that I can of shows that it was includes the quality of the make important contribu- renowned for prior to work, the status of the the- tions as Ford’s Theatre COVID-19. Now Epps, ater, variety and diversity continues its already has accepted the role of or the work we’ve done.” admirable efforts in the senior artistic advisor for Admittedly some peo- areas of diversity, inclu- Ford’s Theatre in Washing- ple did not agree with his sion and ongoing artistic Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, ton, D.C. Yes, the site of vision of diversity. excellence,” Epps said in W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie President Abraham Lin- However, it attracted the announcement of his coln’s assassination will be far more people to this the- appointment. “I am espe- PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW lead by an African Ameri- ater than those made angry cially happy to be of serv- can. The theater, which and chased away. ice at a time when all CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION reopened its doors in 1968 “If people want to come American theaters are and is operated in partner- to a theater where they’re exploring ways to trans- EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW ship with the National Park not going to see diversity, form today’s challenges …AND MORE Service. then this is no longer their into creative opportunities Epps will help to shape theater,” says Epps about for the future.” the company’s 2020-21 his success over 20 years at Currently, there are no performance schedule once the Pasadena Playhouse. plans for Epps and his the theater re-opens post Epps was also credited lovely wife Leslie to leave P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 COVID-19. The theater with helping to rescue the California. The current F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 hopes to bring forward a playhouse from the finan- plan is for him to work much more diverse audi- cial brink in 2010, in part remotely from his home in ence once live perform- by helping to secure grants Pasadena. THURSDAY,AUGUST 27, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas Travels Across Second District to Distribute 10,000 Masks Throughout COVID-19 Impacted Communities Ten-thousand masks are to be distributed throughout the second district along with a recent pop-up distribution at a South L.A. Ralph’s grocery store.

BY BETTI HALSELL impetus to confront the high demand and scarce county health department Contributing Writer imbalance. throughout this pandemic; have seen and acknowl- In the peak of the sum- with majority of the supply edged that there are dispro- Due to the dispropor- mer heat, one could find reserved to medical centers portionate rates within cer- tionate effects of COVID- Supervisor Ridley-Thomas and first responders. Jobs tain ethnicities. The lack of 19, the need for assistance with rolled up sleeves and within underserved com- masks and medical in Los Angeles has taken passing out bags filled with munities are left with even resources, increased com- over certain communities. masks and other essential fewer preventative re- munity transmission, and Supervisor Mark Ridley- protective gear to prevent sources, leaving them high chance of a fatal out- Thomas answered the call spread of COVID-19. exposed to the risk of com- come has revealed a prob- for help; in the past several The tent banner read munity transmission. lem within the balance of weeks, he’s been traveling “Team Mark Ridley- Ridley-Thomas ack- what is considered equal in and delivering PPE to Thomas,” setting the tone nowledged the vulnerability this country. COURTESY PHOTO BY RIDLEY-THOMAS ADMINISTRATION essential workers within Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas distributing PPE for comradery. The energy that communities of color Supervisor Ridley- his district. resources to locals in Ralph's Grocery Store. of the event encapsulated are experiencing, COVID- Thomas kept the team and Ten-thousand masks the solution to racially- 19 created tremors that the locals laughing and are to be distributed charged imbalances with could engulf an under- shared a common place of throughout the second dis- everyone-helping-every- served neighborhood. Rid- compassion throughout the trict and recently, there was one. ley-Thomas has shown event. Through his actions a pop-up distribution event Ridley-Thomas ex- through traveling through he demonstrated that this is at a Ralph’s grocery store plained the intentions of his district to pass out the the best time to exercise in South Los Angeles. Rid- the distribution, “I’m com- necessary medical re- humility and understand- ley-Thomas explained the municating that non-prof- tone he is trying to set with its, for-profits, public sec- these actions. There is no tor, the private sector have room to ignore the health to work together in order to concern and it will take the address the COVID-19 cri- community to protect each COURTESY PHOTO BY RIDLEY-THOMAS ADMINISTRATION sis.” other. He continued,” This Coasting across the rates, transmission, and in the LatinX community. pandemic is no joke, we got Second District, Supervisor fatal cases within under- Accumulatively, the rates to wear a mask. So, we are Ridley-Thomas distributed served communities. The that were captured since here to distribute 10,000 PPE to essential workers in spike in July created a the health department masks in various parts of highly impacted areas of colossal transmission and began the investigation the district that I represent.” the community. He deliv- increase in severity within reflected a spike in July; Volunteers and resi- ered preventative health the LatinX community. taking a drastic toll on peo- dents moved spaciously equipment alongside Servi- Workers within the essen- ple of color. around the tent exchanging con Systems Chairman tial industry stressed their Black and Brown resi- laughter and small conver- Michael Mahdesian and concern of the lack of PPE dents are most likely to sations. Welcoming music founder of Mujeres De La supply. have been working in in the background blanket- Tierra, Irma Muñoz. According to the Direc- essential industries with lit- ed the event with the fabric Recently, the caravan of tor of the Los Angeles Pub- tle prevention of spread. that this community is PHOTO BY BETTI HALSELL care found themselves in lic Health Department Dr. COVID-19 has widened the woven together as one. Supervisor Ridley-Thomas commencing the pop-up distri- front of the Ralph’s grocery Barbara Ferrer, communi- health inequalities for Supervisor Ridley- bution event. store on Obama Blvd. ties of color have seen Black, LatinX, and low- Thomas spoke directly with Los Angeles has more disproportionate rates income residents. Various local residents and made his sources, the level of work ing. There is a new air of reached over 200,000 posi- in their cases of severity. tests show people within way into the Ralphs store, that needs to be done. connection between neigh- tive cases, there has been an Studies issued by the pub- communities of color are passing out more PPE bags Those within highly bors, a fresh perspective overbearing weight on lic health department have twice as likely to die of to workers who were facing impacted areas that did not that the community must Black and Brown commu- shown a number of reports, coronavirus (UCLA the dangers of COVID-19 have proper medical look out for the community nities. It’s due to the signif- hospitalizations, and mor- COVID-19 study). Ridley- in real-time. resources felt it the most. in order to see a better icant incline in positivity tality rates that are highest Thomas has created an Masks have been in Local government and the tomorrow, together.

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•AMELIA ASHLEY-WARD, PUBLISHER, SAN FRANCISCO SUN REPORTER NEWSPAPER•

I reached out to con- an District Attorney and gratulate my friend Ka- first African American- At mala Harris shortly after torney General Harris to she accepted the nomi- 20 years to have each oth- Harriet Tubman and other for favors, handouts, or be this way for her 18-year nation to become the er’s back and to celebrate Sheroes. She must have hand me downs. You political career. To make it Democratic Party’s can- milestones. been nostalgic. earned all that you have plain: She is “Kamala Har- didate for Vice President I didn’t expect her to CNN and other major achieved and climbed ris For the People.” of the United States of answer. After all, she had networks were busy analyz- every stair to get there. Kamala listens and America. She is, in fact, just given the speech of ing her speech. They were You answered the bell she’s an independent think- the first African Ameri- her life. It was searing, comparing her to the po- for every round, and er. And she’ll do the same can woman to be select- well-reasoned and at times, litically iconic Kennedys. you refuse to ever back as VP. Kamala has been ed to be Vice President emotional. She had just as- One analyst even suggested down. characterized as being too by any major political cended magnificently into that Harris is the Demo- I should not have ambitious. What a great party. I had planned on history, standing on the cratic party’s new leader. been surprised by your compliment and aren’t simply leaving a mes- shoulders of Shirley Ch- They talked of her defining answering the call. we glad. Someone lack- sage for her because it’s isholm, Mary McLeod Bet- speech, its content, and the You have always made ing ambition would never been our habit for some hune, Fannie Lou Hamer, praise she heaped upon her yourself available and have run for such valuable late mother, Dr. Shyamala answered the call to ser- political offices to perfect Gopalan Harris, her inspi- AMELIA ASHLEY-WARD vice. And I am so proud social change and, in do- ration. of you for answering the ing so, made the cover of I was still crying and self: Hey Madame Vice- call to serve with Presi- Time Magazine. And, she celebrating, while talking President, what’s up with dent Joe Biden to help certainly would not be the with my right hand, Rosa- you? Why are you taking turn this country around. talk of the world as an ex- lyn Gillis. I could hardly a pause from celebrating That’s simply your way emplary woman who has see through my tears, when to answer me with such a and how you operate. marched into the history a few minutes later Kamala kind and loving message? Our future VP is who books again and again and Devi Harris, my freedom My thoughts about my she is and where she is again. Well done! fighting friend, answered friend Kamala continued because she is driven in me back. I was blown away. to flow. This is your night,her quest for freedom, Thank you, Kamala, for I just thought that since your time, and your turn. justice and equality always answering and be- you’re about to finally kickEnjoy it and get every and she is loyal. Sena- ing there for all of us. in that glass ceiling - and ounce of pleasure out of it. tor Harris at times will Let’s Go Biden and we know it had to be you - You are now finally reap- stop what’s she’s doing Harris! that you didn’t have time to ing what you have sowed. to answer a call. I have answer. But you did. You weren’t given any free known California’s first Kamala Harris I was thinking to my- passes, you never asked African American wom-

•TIM WATKINS & MARK RAVIS •

While this is a piv- do in all times. will usher in an era of power in very few hands. otal moment in our na- We must start with the magnificent opportunity While enlargement of the tion’s history, it is also City Council. In the city for its growth and de- council, by creating addi- a pivotal moment in the council, Watts can no lon- velopment. Watts will tional districts, should be history of Los Angeles. ger be unnaturally chained be better able to plan its considered at some point, Although it is a time of to San Pedro in Council own development, in its reform can begin immedi- crisis, we need to use it District Fifteen. San Pedro best interest, preserve its ately with re-shaping what as time of great oppor- dwarfs Watts in popula- historic sites, and blos- we already have…putting tunity, a time to breathe tion and the great econom- som as a world-famous Watts in Council District new life into the marvel- ic power stemming from ethnic community. Nine. It is a baby step to ous minority communi- the Port gives San Pedro Los Angeles has a fairness but by embark- ties of South-Central outsized political weight. small city council for a ing together on this Urban Los Angeles. In short, Moreover, the people of city of four million peo- Marshall Plan, beginning we need to embark on the two regions have little ple. Eight of its fifteen with Watts, we can soar what may be called an in common. Therefore, members can make vital together, as proud Ange- Urban Marshall Plan the old political chain that decisions regarding con- lenos, to new heights of designed to expand po- binds these two regions TIM WATKINS MARK RAVIS struction and resource greatness. litical power to minor- must be cut and the political 9 will be a new beginning ers of the past embraced the allocation. Did you What time is it? Fifteen ity communities and to noose choking Watts must politically and socially. A opportunities presented to know that in 1965, Watts to Nine. promote fairness in the be sent to the dustbin of his- move to CD 9 will enhance them and changed the way had 34,800 residents. 55 distribution of public tory. Watts needs to be freed Watts’ political voice and we live together legally and years later, it has just Tim Watkins, President resources. This is an op- and politically reborn by in- will be our contribution to socially. Bringing Watts under 40,000 while the & CEO Mark Ravis, M.D., portunity to bring new corporating it into Council the civil rights struggles of home politically will help population of Los Ange- J.D., M.P.A., Attorney hope to the poor and un- District Nine. Watts must past generations. We should level the playing field andles has nearly doubled. Watts Labor Commu- derserved who are suf- become the master of its embrace this opportunity give minority Angelenos a Watts is choking in its nity Action CommitteePub- fering the most in these own fate. for political reform just as better chance to elevate their current configuration. lic Interest Law and Civil times of crisis, as they Moving Watts to CD the great civil rights lead- lives. An invigorated Watts This leaves great Litigation

• REV. JESSE JACKSON •

In last week’s Demo- is just not up to the job of leaders halfway to get a high-quality child care es- The priorities are many. cratic National Conven- president, particularly in a bill done. sential for working parents Biden and Harris must be tion, Joe Biden and Ka- time of crisis. “It is what In the longer run, ma- and their children. aggressive in putting forth mala Harris passed the it is,” as Michelle con- jor changes are needed to The health care gap their agenda, explaining character test. cluded. make this economy work must be closed, with af- its import and defending Now as Trump rolls That left little time to for working people. fordable health care for its elements. Trump has out his virtual convention, address the agenda. It’s We need a bold initia- all guaranteed. The educa- already made it clear that they must ace the agenda not that it does not exist. tive to rebuild America’s tion gap must be closed, his campaign will be based test. They need to argue The Democratic platform infrastructure and make it with resources for pub- on lies and libels about the the case for the bold agen- — largely a product of the sustainable, a transition to lic schools from pre-K Democratic agenda. He da that this country des- task forces put together by renewable energy to fend through college. Biden has already called Biden perately needs, and chal- Biden and Bernie Sand- off already costly climate has promised tuition-free the “puppet of the radical lenge Trump for his policy ers — details a broad, change and create millions education for all students left,” who wants to “de- failures. progressive agenda for of good jobs. whose families earn less fund the police “and “abol- The Democratic Na- change. Biden’s own web REV. JESSE JACKSON We need major invest- than $125,000 a year in ish the suburbs.” He’ll tional Convention fo- page and speeches over ment in science and tech- contrast to Trump’s lack burlesque the Democratic cused on the character the course of the nominat- assistance. Trump and the nology so America can re- of concern for the burden agenda across the country. test. Speaker after speaker ing process have presented Republican Senate stood in gain its lead in innovation of mounting student debt. It is vital that Biden and contrasted the decency of elements of his program. the way of the needed res- and job growth. We need The wealth gap must be Harris argue their case. If Joe Biden against what But no one but political cue package, objecting to a new trade strategy and addressed, with progres- they do, there is no ques- Trump’s own sister called junkies read party plat- continuing the $600 a week industrial policy that re- sive taxes helping to re- tion that they will ace the the “phoniness” of Donald forms, and few probe can- enhancement to unemploy- builds good jobs at home, verse the extreme inequal- agenda test that Trump Trump, a man she said of didate websites. It is now ment insurance, aid to the ensures we make essential ity that now threatens our has already failed. They “no principles, none.” up to Biden and Harris to U.S. Postal Service to man- products here in the U.S., democracy. have little more than two The convention intro- lay out their case — and age the expected surge in and demands a balanced We must address the months to get that done. duced Kamala Harris to contrast it with Trump’s voting by mail, aid to cities playing field from Chinaconstitutional right to vote. The Reverend Jesse the country, highlighting failed administration. and states facing massive and other countries that The right to vote should be Louis Jackson, Sr., found- her remarkable journey The priorities are layoffs of police, teachers, trample trading rules. protected, with restoration er and president of the from the child of im- clear. In the immediate transit workers and more af- At the same time, we of the Voting Rights Act, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, migrants, the student at short-term, Trump’s cata- ter their budgets were busted need to ensure that work- automatic voter registra- is one of America’s fore- Howard University, Cali- strophic mismanagement by the economic collapse ers gain a fair share of the tion, expanded vote by most civil rights, religious fornia attorney general of the pandemic must be and the costs of dealing with profits and productivity mail and early voting, an and political figures. Over and senator to the presi- replaced by a comprehen- the pandemic. that they help generate. end to partisan gerryman- the past forty years, he has dential ticket. Jill Biden sive national strategy to Already another round Biden has promised to lift dering, and limits on big played a pivotal role in demonstrated her com- get the pandemic under of layoffs is expected, and the minimum wage to $15 money in politics. Biden virtually every movement mitment to family and to control so lives are saved 20 to 30 million families are an hour. We need to em- should support the con- for empowerment, peace, teaching. and the economy can start threatened with eviction or power workers to organize stitutional amendment to civil rights, gender equal- The convention dis- up again. foreclosure in a pandemic. and crack down on labor guarantee the right to vote ity, and economic and so- played the character of the The 30 million people Schools are struggling with rights abuses by corporate in America. cial justice. On August 9, party — its diversity, its who have been forced reopening without the re- managers. The economic The systemic racism 2000, President Bill Clin- inclusiveness, its concern onto unemployment — sources needed to pay for the bill of rights for essential built into our criminal ton awarded Reverend for justice. In powerful disproportionately lower protections health officials workers should be detailed justice system must be Jackson the Presidential presentations, Michelle wage workers, dispropor- say are necessary. Yet Trump and readied for passage. redressed. Equal pay for Medal of Freedom, the and Barack Obama made tionately Black and His- and McConnell refused even Paid family leave and sick women should no longer nation’s highest civilian the case about why Trump panic — need immediate to meet Democratic House leave is vital. Affordable, be an issue. honor. A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

Part 2. Now, it is Min. the signs of our time, we see zations holding three Black any means society compels ergy.” He speaks of agency, Malcolm who said, “There a pandemic out of control, a Power Conferences in 1966, us to take and by all the ef- i.e., the choice and will to are signs for those who sick society not only medi- 1967 and the last in August forts and any sacrifices re- act when he says we must would see,” those who look cally, but also morally and 1968. Also, it is within this quired of us. be “up and doing.” This is for signs of the times to un- psychologically. We see context of Garvey’s stress And Garvey stresses the reminiscent of the teaching derstand where we are in self-inflicted wounds by a on the importance of power positive use of our power. of Min. Malcolm, a seri- history and “where we fit society that chose a radi- to defend against oppres- He declares “our power will ous student and follower in the scheme of things” in cally evil and embarrass- sion and abuse and to de- never be to oppress the hu- of Garvey, who taught we the time in which we live, ingly and woefully ignorant mand respect and develop man race, but we shall use must wake-up, clean-up work and struggle. And if mimic of a man to rule and our own potential, that I our strength, physically and stand-up. It is again an we read the signs rightly, ruin it. We see a segment of offered this definition of and morally, intellectually emphasis on agency. For in every sign is an indication a population that refused Black Power. I defined and otherwise to preserve the final analysis, “We must of obligation to understand to recognize their vulner- Black Power as the “means humanity” and build a new realize that upon ourselves and act in definitive ways. ability to the virus and their to obtain three things: self- world. “We will teach (all) depend our destiny, our fu- Thus, we cannot see and obligations not to infect, determination, self-respect the way to life and peace, ture and we must carve out hear the whirlwind and not harm and kill others and DR. MAULANA KARENGA and self-defense.” not by ignoring the rights of that destiny, that future.” know the obligation Marcus who are busy creating con- Self-determination our brother (and sister) but Garvey calls on us to Garvey left us as a legacy to ditions of sickness, suffer- said, “A race without power meant then and means now, by giving everyone (their) deepen our love for our free Africa and Africans ev- ing and death. They have and authority is a race with- the right and responsibil- due.” Indeed, the hand of people and each other. He erywhere. Nor can we see met an enemy they cannot out respect.” Indeed, he ity to be free and control justice, freedom and lib- tells us that “The time has the transformative fires of kill with their drones, smart stated, “point to me a weak our own lives. Self-respect erty shall be extended to come for those of us who today’s struggle or remem- bombs and other high-tech nation and I will show you meant then and means now, all. Thus, power is a moral have the vision of the fu- ber those of the past and not war machines. And they are a people oppressed, abused the right and responsibil- necessity of defense and ture to inspire our people to realize their significance frustrated and clamoring to and taken advantage of ity to be ourselves, to en- development not a means to a closer kinship, to a closer as signs and obligations of be let out, to go to beaches, by others. But show me a gage in culturally grounded dominate others. love of self, because it is fierce, righteous and relent- bars and stadiums and let well-organized nation and practices and to honor in The principle and prac- through this appreciation of less resistance. the games begin. And we I will show you a people the most expansive ways tice of self-determination self that we will be able to Reading the signs of the must resist this madness at and nation respected by the the beautiful Blackness of is central and indispensable rise to that higher life” and times is as old as our ances- every level. world.” ourselves. And self-defense to Garvey’s teachings and unite “into one mighty bond tors who stood up first and Garvey taught us that It is this understanding meant then and means now practice. He tells us that if so that we can successfully asked what is the message we must have power to that informed our concept our right and responsibil- we are to survive, develop pilot our way through the and meaning of this and defend ourselves, develop of Black Power and led to ity to defend ourselves and flourish, “…it must be avenues of opposition and that here on earth and in the ourselves and come into the our organization Us and against systemic and social done through our own ef- heavens? Thus, if we read fullness of ourselves. He other Black Power organi- violence and oppression by forts through our own en- {See KARENGA A-10}

• BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR. NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT AND CEO•

In fact, all Black Riders Black Riders Matter Matter. There are hundreds of thousands of people of color riders who depend America to accomplish the ing independent contractors knee on the necks of people daily on Lyft, Uber and oth- work and success of the drive and conduct related of color striving to achieve er ride share companies to Black Press. business across the state. success, empowerment provide transportation and In the tradition of African This is another glaring and lift themselves out of other vital services in par- American business develop- example of good inten- poverty. In my view, the ticular during the devastat- ment, many independent tions causing bad conse- proposed California law, ing COVID-19 pandemic. contractors in our commu- quences, specifically for Assembly Bill 5, is uncon- A court in California just The National Newspa- nities subsequently become Black Americans, Latinx stitutional and racist. Other issued a temporary “stay” per Publishers Association the proprietors of their own Americans and other people states should become aware on restricting rideshare op- (NNPA) is the nation’s businesses. of color who are trying to and alarmed by these non- erations in the state over the oldest and largest trade as- The point here is that to- work as independent con- progressive and regressive independent contractor is- sociation of Black-owned day, across the state of Cali- tractors on a legitimate path regulations. sue. The court ruling should newspapers and media fornia (and for seemingly to becoming sustainable and We have a fundamental be made permanent while companies. Our NNPA counterproductive reasons), profitable entrepreneurs. right to participate in the civil rights and business member publishers hire public policies, laws and Systemic racism in emerging gig-economy. leaders work together to employees, but we also regulations are being passed America today has many Black independent contrac- undo the unjust and unfair hire a large number of inde- to prevent companies such varied and debilitating tors who drive as a means of rideshare regulations that pendent contractors across as Lyft and Uber from hav- manifestations that keep a BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR entrepreneurship do matter. may negatively impact mil- lions of people throughout the Los AngeLes sentineL America. The quality of life needs and aspirations of Black Americans and oth- ers should not be relegated to the political or exclusive DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. whims of those who do not Executive Publisher / CEO really care about the em- powerment of our families JENNIFER J. THOMAS and communities in Cali- Publisher fornia and across the nation. KENNETH R. THOMAS This is a growing national Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) issue and I cannot and will RUTH WASHINGTON not remain silent. Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) #BlackLivesMatter, COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. #BlackVotersMatter, and Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) #BlackRidersMatter. PAMELA A. BAKEWELL Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer Dr, Benjamin F. Chavis, DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. Jr is the President and CEO Executive Editor / Chief of Staff of the National Newspa- BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA per Publishers Association Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of We have a fundamental right to participate in the emerging gig-economy. Black (NNPA) and can be reached Directors (2004-2014) independent contractors who drive as a means of entrepreneurship do matter. at [email protected] BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor Production Designer / Staff Writer BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer Copy Editor ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer Copy Editor E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer Copy Editor CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising KIM MCGILL, Production Designer

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Foot locker {continued from Pg. A-1}

Compton elected officials, members of the Bakewell Company, and the Foot Locker team, celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Community Foot Locker store in Compton, CA. PHOTOS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS with the new Kobe Bryant tom artwork for the stores. in Compton. “My friend, opportunities for the com- orders but prefer to obtain Danny and everyone for show predicted as the big- These are local brands that Mel Depaz, is an artist munity,” Cook stated. their purchases from inside giving us the opportunity to gest seller. will be circulated through- and approached me about The store is separated the store. be here. It’s a really impor- But, to the Foot Locker out the year. wanting to create about into four sections: The “I think it’s a beautiful tant step for us as a com- team, the mission is clear. Danny J. Bakewell, two young women doing community area for kids; thing that [Foot Locker] pany. And we are really a “This is a place where kids Sr., chairman and CEO of amazing work in the com- a men’s section that is chose Compton to be a part of the neighborhood can come to a safe haven to the Bakewell Company, munity. So, we were her roughly 50 percent of the community store,” said and feel welcomed. Again, do their school work, plug was the first to purchaseinspiration, and I am really store; a women’s section Councilman Isaac Galvan we are humbled and privi- in their computers, their an item in the store for his honored that she chose me of empowerment; and a of Compton’s District 2, leged,” he said phones, or whatever the granddaughter.s “This is a for this Compton store,” children’s section, start- who says his 10-year-old Mayor Brown says the case may be and just hang great addition to the Comp- Sanchez said. ing from toddlers-to-teens. son is a tennis shoe enthusi- city met with Foot Locker out in the store,” said Ryan ton community and to our Ladon Cook, store man- Each section has a plethora ast. “This shows the buying over a year ago and felt Walker, customer experi- shopping center. Footlock- ager – community liaison of name brands items that power of the residents of they had a heartfelt pro- ence manager. According er should be applauded for for the Compton store, was represent the sports fashion Compton, and I’m very ex- gram in creating the com- Walker, there are only four its work and commitment excited to talk about Depaz’ excellence the Foot Locker cited about the jobs [Foot- munity-based Power Store community-based Foot to the community. From work. “Depaz is a local art- brand is known for. locker] is going to create,” in and for Compton. “We Lockers within the com- the outset they have demon- ist in the city of Compton. According to Walker, he said. Galvin says he was are honored to welcome the pany nationally and this strated a real commitment She has a clothing brand, since the store was recre- impressed with the after- Community Foot Locker Compton-based store is the to being a part of Compton. she does murals. She’s a ated from a pre-existing school aspect of the store, store to the City of Comp- only one on the West coast. The majority of the store super talented young lady building, the designers and the free social services ton,“ she said. “We helped “This is where we will personnel come from the and we were honored to took a creative approach to be provided, such as tu- them with local businesses have our special activations community, the store man- have her items and her art by converting an old bank toring and weekly mentor- and local artists, and we re- for middle school and high agers and the community in our store,“ said Cook. and ATM and into a pick- ing sessions for the youth. ally helped them customize school students throughout liaison are from here, they He says just as excited up window and commu- “This will just inspire the the space for our communi- the year, all to develop and have been real partners in about the community as- nity activation center. The next generation of the peo- ty. And I know they will be progress growth.” bringing this store to the pect and the deeper purpose window gives customers ple of Compton. This is a great for our young people, In support of the city. The Bakewell Com- behind this Foot Locker’s the option to safely retrieve great thing we have in the a place where people can Compton community, The pany is looks forward to mission. “We use the shoes their online purchases from 2nd District. I Couldn’t be come together, to activate, Bakewell Company, con- bringing more opportuni- as a leverage. If we don’t the outside or even curb- happier to come out and so some small businesses nected Foot Locker with ties to the center and to the help our community, our side. The window also support it.” can get their first step in Compton officials; thecity as we continue striving people, then, who will?” he serves the community by Ken Side, vice presi- providing merchandise to company committed to hire to make Compton an even stated. We’re happy what’s transforming into a help dent of the LA GEO, - Foot the community and be- local artist to make custom better place to live and going on in this community center, where any purpose- Locker, helped man the yond. This is a great way products that represented work,” said Bakewell, Sr. and this is a great oppor- ful cause, from feeding assembly of the store and for corporate citizens to be local talent and profes- Throughout the store’s tunity for us to step in and people to donating clothes gave tours of the space to an intergraded fabric in our sionalism. According to interior, murals tell stories help people who look like and supplies, is set and various partners, enthusi- community. So, welcome Walker, the current prod- through colorful paintings us and who don’t look like ready to activate for the asts and media. Standing Foot Locker.” ucts in the store are inspired of urban life. In a dress- us; to bring everybody to- convenience of the cus- socially distanced on the The store officially by local Compton brands, ing room, Yoselin Sanchez gether and bridge that gap. tomer. red carpet, Side spoke just opens on Wednesday, at 11 Dream House, Viva La Bo- stands next to a Mel De- Foot Locker is providing Inside the store, a Pick- before Mayor Aja Brown’s a.m., in the Compton Re- nita, Ugly Primo, and Mel paz mural of herself and those opportunities through up box, acts like an Ama- cutting of the ceremonious naissance Plaza. Depaz - a Compton-based Dianna Pittman, a fellow shoes. We are going to zon locker for customers ribbon. “We thank every- artist hired to design cus- community-activist serving provide jobs and so many who have made online body for welcoming us;

{continued from Pg. A-1} Monday August 24, into order, the motion was McClain City Council held a special approved unanimously to meeting to revisit the Over- create a Community Police ing a Community Police dena Police Department sight Commission pro- Oversight Commission and Oversight Commission The after 90 days of taking up posal. Due to the untimely an Independent Auditor. original recommendation their role. The commission event that led to a loss life, Published on the City was spearheaded by Mayor will also include an Auditor the council must answer Agenda, one of the com- Tornek and Chairman Ken- that will sit as advisor; with the already-loud voice of ments read, “Anthony Mc- nedy. They presented the the power of subpoena and the community to initiate Clain’s death is a tragic plans for Community Po- clearance to review contro- a level of checks and bal- and timely reminder that lice Oversight Committee versial cases. ances within public safety. we cannot rely on police to that would be supported As City Council gradu- Pasadena Councilmember Pasadena Mayor Public comments were supervise themselves, or on by an independent Police ally work out the details on John Kennedy (Screenshot) Terry Tornek (Screenshot) read during the meeting, the those connected to police Auditor. Throughout the August 12, certain officers community expressed their to be unbiased about po- discussion between city of the PPD were still work- of the car. administer aid and trans- disappointment and disgust lice actions. Law enforce- council, there has been ing in a spirit of fear and an McClain in panic held ferred McClain to a hospital of the event that took place ment’s pro-slavery origins clear dialogue from Pasa- unfortunate life was taken his waistband and had his where he later passed away on Saturday. There were continue to influence how dena residents. There have on Saturday, August 15. In back turned away from the due to his wound. multiple comments that police interact with Black been over 600 public com- case number 20008867, a officer, he began running. On August 21, Mayor specified they are in favor people. By establishing a ments submitted and vari- body cam captured what The officer took impulsive Tornek addressed the offi- of a civilian oversight com- community Police Over- ous meetings with multiple seemed to have started as a action and shot McClain cer involved shooting, “For mittee and that it needs to sight Commission and an community stakeholders in routine traffic stop resulting in the upper torso while in some, the shooting death in happen immediately. Independent Auditor func- favor of a Civilian Over- in a traumatic crime scene. chase. The victim of the Pasadena falls in the same The recommendation tion. Pasadena has one of sight. On Raymond Avenue shooting was still hand- category as the killing of that was on the table hap- the opportunities to fight Ideally the oversight and Grandview Street, An- cuffed after he fell wound- George Floyd in Minneapo- pened to be the revised ver- the legacy of anti-Black committee would consist of thony McClain was sitting ed. lis. While I am heart sick by sion of the original plan for racism in law enforcement 9-13 members nominated passenger to his brother in The body cam attached what has happened, I’m not Civilian Oversight in Pasa- and increase public and by city council. Each mem- a car that was stopped for a to the officer that pursued ready to reach that conclu- dena. The debate in details community equity.” ber would be required to missing front license plate. and shot McClain was inac- sion.” Tornek continued, “I overshadowed the urgency have gone through 30 hours There was small conversa- tive and was not turned on ask everyone to allow us to for the need of the com- of training and complete a tion that led to the officers until later. Cuffed, emergen- get the facts before making mission. After a thorough ride-along with the Pasa- ordering the gentlemen out cy first responders began to any final judgement. “ deliberation a vote came A-8A-10 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER AUGUST 27, 26, 2020 2013

{continued from Pg. A-1} Blake on behalf of their son, Jacob Blake Sr. stated, “They shot my son seven times. Seven times. Like he didn’t matter,” Blake Sr. continued, “But my son matters. He’s a human be- ing, and he matters.” According to Attorney Crump’s team, Blake was found by police trying to deescalate a dispute be- tween two women. The process that led to Blake being tasered, then fol- In this September 2019 selfie photo taken in Evanston, Jacob Blake with family JULIA JACKSON/GOFUNDME lowed to his car, and then Ill., Adria-Joi Watkins poses with her second cousin Jacob shot is still not clear. Al- Blake. He is recovering from being shot multiple times by though Kenosha Police are Kenosha police on Aug. 23. COURTESY ADRIA-JOI WATKINS VIA AP not equipped with body cams, they do have dash- were not for Raysean White, Blake experienced a board cameras. It is still a neighbor in the area, the gunshot wound in one arm, uncertain if any dashboard world would not have seen damage to his kidney, liver, footage has been obtained. the injustice that happened and spinal cord, and most of As of Tuesday, the pres- to 29-year-old Jacob Blake. his colon has been removed. ence of National Guard He was shot in the back The officers involved have has increased as social up- seven times at close range, been placed on “administra- risings continue for a third while his three sons were tive leave” while the inves- night. in the car. Blake has gone tigation is conducted. There Julia Jackson is the through surgery and he now has been no public statement mother of the victim who champions through paraly- from Chief Miskins yet. was shot several times, sis from the waist down. Federal investigators are she tried to meet the pas- Patience for updates in reviewing the case; The U.S. sion displayed for her son police reform were already Justice Department and FBI Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. SCREENSHOT by urging protestors to be wearing thin, due to the agents are currently gather- peaceful. She stated, “We previous string of racially ing information to determine Blake, no information has White recalled that the po- were defaced in dissatis- really just need prayers. charged acts from various if a civil investigation needs made it clear if Blake was lice told Blake to drop the faction in the city of Keno- As I was riding through law enforcement across the to take place. Represent- armed or why the police knife, however white ex- sha’s law enforcement. here, the city, I noticed a country. After the shooting ing the family is Attorney opened fire. The record- plained that he did not see There is a curfew in place lot of damage. It doesn’t of Blake, buildings began Benjamin Crump who also ing of the incident show Blake holding a knife. and the National guard reflect my son or my fam- to catch fire around the- Upworked as head attorney for residents outside as Blake Blake’s family try to has been called. Wiscon- ily. If Jacob knew what town area. City uprisings George Floyd. makes his way over to his pacify the civil uprisings sin Governor Tony Evers was going on as far as that have been taking place for From the view of the po- driver seat, all three of- that are happening in the continued to increase the goes – the violence and the the last three days, across lice, officers were respond- ficers follow him, in closename of the wounded, assistance of the National destruction – he would be the nation including Los ing to a call about a domes- range, Blake gets shot buildings were torched to Guard on Tuesday. very unpleased,” Jackson Angeles. tic dispute where they found in the back seven times. the ground and store fronts Parents of Blake spoke stated, “We need healing.”

Peace {continued from Pg. A-6} states that to make peace, you have to have an in- timate relationship with the people in power and people who can relate to the young people who are out here with guns creat- ing senseless violence. “These are generational things so, in order to deal with a generation that has passed on these traditions Brothers from the Bloods and Crips have career opportunities for men with crimi- that have pretty much been Skipp Townsend said Paul Wallace was targeted by po- nal records. KHARI JONES, JR./L.A. SENTINEL created on senseless vio- lice for ending gang wars. KHARI JONES, JR./L.A. SENTINEL lence and trauma, we have to have intimate relation- ships with individuals who that crime and shooting are Crawford. can go into the trenches down is because of the gang Paul Williams, aka Lil and speak and have power, leaders that are striving to Doc, was arrested by the and be listened to because bring peace within the com- Federal Government two it’s one thing to be able to munities. days after ending a 45-year say something, it’s another “They have been in the dispute between two tribes. thing to be understood trenches, literally not trying Crawford said he does not and listened to by those to do it for any other reason know what to do because who are actually active but because they are now he is frustrated when they out there,” said Minister fathers, grandfathers, and are trying to help cultivate Berry. It’s time for clergy husbands. They have been and get the “O.G. ‘s” to start Leaders from the community united to support Paul Wallace. KHARI JONES, JR./L.A. SENTINEL to come up out of their locked up thinking about the having peace movements it churches and build with good they aim to do when seems like the police arrest and other gang leaders. Townsend. much power. He has the the people who are in the they get out,” said Craw- them. “Doc, who is a huge Gang leaders and Pastor Townsend and others power to bring peace. It’s community, stated Berry. ford. It’s only a small per- part of this movement which Crawford held the press believe he is a political political for them.” This is “God is doing something; centage of gang members has in his way, has made conference because they prisoner. “They want to what social justice is about, it is a Kingdom movement that has not joined the peace sure these tribes come to- are tired of being targeted charge him because he be- said Townsend. “There is that’s happening. We want movement. In the press con- gether and make sure they and arrested when making came a major influence in no justice here; the scale is to be able to have these ference, Crawford stated it’s have peace, got picked up on a change in the commu- our community. He is our unbalanced; they keep tak- brothers be free, be active, time for the mayor, the gov- some things that allegedly nity. They want to show 2020 political prisoner.” ing us to jail. How do we and make moves that need ernor, and everyone to know happened way back. I’m not unity within the Black and According to quantify how many lives to be made to help our that it is time for the leaders here to talk about whether Brown gangs. Wallace “Lil Townsend, the Federal are being saved because communities be built. Free to come out of the shadows. he is guilty or innocent. I’m Doc” had a large hand in Government believes he Doc brought those com- Lil Doc (Paul Wallace),” Make sure people under- here to talk about Paul Wal- making that happen. is a threat to the system munities together. We can said Minister Berry. stand the peace that is going lace that I know is passion- Skipp Townsend spoke because of his influence.count how many dead bod- Pastor Crawford men- on in neighborhoods is hap- ate about what’s been going with the Los Angeles He was able to influenceies we got, that’s what po- tioned that the system has pening because of what they on in these streets, and so are Sentinel and talked about the East Coast Crips to sit lice use. The murder rate is always been against Black call O.G.’s, also known as a lot of these leaders here. Wallace. He said Wallace down with the F13’s said down, and they can’t take and Brown people. “Since “G Homies.” Who are we to tell them that helped build relationships Townsend. “That’s a major credit for that. Let me take the birth of America al- “As a Pastor, I can’t go in whenever they crossover to with four or five differentwar that’s been going on credit for that. Let Doc take ways been against U.S. the neighborhoods and tell do the right thing, they will communities that were at for over 20 years. For Doc credit. They are afraid.” America cannot call these people not to fight and notbe picked up over things war with each other. The to reach everybody and According to Minister guys thugs when America shoot, politicians can’t do that happened years ago. Feds charged him with a get them to sit at the table Terence Berry, there are started this whole coun- it, and the police definitelyIt would make them say I RICO Act for conspiracy and listen to something, different initiatives in the try thugging. We want to can’t do it. There’s only one don’t want to change.” and said that he is a gang it’s like going against the community that are try- make sure we got our just group of gentlemen, Kings Peace is not profitable to leader when he is an in- grain. I think the FEDS ing to create peace; they due. that they listen to,” said the system, infers Crawford fluencer for peace, saidwas thinking he got too are the unsung heroes. He

Karenga op-ed {continued from Pg. A-6} and human beings, we must them into being. As Gar- ies and ensures Garvey’s the oceans of difficulties which we live. to struggle.” This means “remould (ourselves), re- vey said sharing his vision: promise to return. We speak that seem to confront us.” This applies, not only to an obligation especially, make ourselves mentally “I saw before me, then, as here of becoming and be- The Hon. Marcus Gar- our ongoing struggle against not only to resist racism in and spiritually and place I do now, a new world of ing that Garvey whirlwind, vey charges us to discover the pathology of oppression society, but also to resist responsibility in (our) own Black people, a nation of that Watts and Ferguson and understand ourselves; in general, but also what we the residence and residue two hands.” For in the fi- sturdy people, making their fire of our liberation move- to raise and answer three are doing here and now in of racism in our hearts and nal analysis, regardless of imprint on civilization and ment that clear the way questions: who am I; who the context of the pandemic minds, our homes, church- our oppression and all the causing a new light to dawn forward for reconceiving am I here and what is ex- of COVID 19 and the strug- es, mosques and temples, damage it does to us, we on the human race.” and reconstructing a liber- pected of me? This is about gles being waged against our schools, college univer- must heal ourselves, raise Finally, he challenges us ated life, one lived without seeing and being ourselves police violence and system- sities, our work sites, and ourselves, and renew our saying, “let us not try to be domination, deprivation as an African people in op- ic racism. If we take Min. the governmental bodies lives in and for ourselves the best or worst of others, and degradation and which pression and resistance with Malcolm’s teaching seri- and authorities that impose and our community. And but let us make the effort to offers the conditions and a moral and meaningful ously that “Wherever Black this poison, pollution and this, so we can think freely, be the best of ourselves.” capacity to be ourselves, message and model for the people are is a battleline,” oppression on us. reconceive and reconstruct And let us rise in unity and develop ourselves, flourish world. And it is about doing then, we know, as we say Thus, Garvey tells us a new society and world righteous and relentless and come into the fullness our duty well in the context in Kawaida, “everywhere that as self-respecting and and struggle audaciously struggle to form that whirl- of ourselves. of the time and place in battleline; everyday a call self-determining Africans and victoriously to bring wind and storm that embod- THURSDAY,AUGUST 27, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Dems Wrap Historic Convention: Harris Makes History, Obama Eviscerates Trump BY STACY M. BROWN another ex-commander-in- NNPA Newswire Senior chief stole the night. National Correspondent Barack Obama broke with the long-standing but As Democrats wrapped unwritten tradition of a for- their four-day national con- mer president criticizing vention filled with hope and one currently in office. promise for the future of Speaking live from the America, many might well Museum of the American harken back to day three Revolution in Philadelphia IMAGE: AP Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his run- and determine it as the turn- and in front of a display ning mate Sen. Kamala Harris watch fireworks during the about the writing of the ing point of the 2020 elec- fourth day of the Democratic National Convention at the tion season. U.S. Constitution, Obama Chase Center in Wilmington. That might indeed be IMAGE: AP took direct aim at Trump. the case if Joe Biden wins Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President “The one Constitutional Americans marched for and in more than ever. Our election as the 46th presi- Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden and Democratic vice pres- office elected by all of the went to jail for; fought for worst impulses unleashed, idential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris and her husband dent of the United States. people is the presidency. and died for.” our proud reputation Douglas Emhoff, stand together on stage on the fourth Biden closed out the day of the Democratic National Convention outside of the So, at a minimum, we In his continued eviscer- around the world badly fourth and final day of the Chase Center in Wilmington. should expect a president to ation of Trump, Obama diminished, and our demo- virtual convention by feel a sense of responsibili- noted that he’s sat in the cratic institutions threat- promising stronger leader- While Biden appeared up,” claiming that the then- ty for the safety and welfare Oval Office with both of the ened like never before.” ship, civil and equal rights to get his message across on Democratic Presidential of all 330 million of us – men who are running for Obama echoed his wife, for all, and to bring a divid- the final night of the con- Nominee Hillary Clinton regardless of what we look president – the current pres- former First Lady Michelle ed country back together vention, it was his choice was a criminal. like, how we worship, who ident and Biden, Obama’s Obama, who opened the with a platform that certain- for vice president, and the Harris turned the tables we love, how much money former vice president. convention two days earlier ly promotes the reasonable nation’s 44th president on this time. we have – or who we voted “I never expected that with a passionate plea for and humane belief that day three that may have my successor would voters to cast their ballot for Black lives matter. made it difficult even for embrace my vision or con- Biden. “All elections are reasonable Republican vot- tinue my policies. I did “Now, I know that in important. We know in our ers to cast a ballot for Pres- hope, for the sake of our times as polarized as these, bones this is more conse- ident Donald Trump. country, that Donald Trump most of you have already quential. This is a life- On day three, Sen. might show some interest in made up your mind. But changing election,” Biden Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) taking the job seriously, that maybe you’re still not sure stated. became the first Black and he might come to feel the which candidate you’ll vote “We can and will over- South Asian woman to offi- weight of the office and dis- for – or whether you’ll vote come this season of dark- cially accept the nomina- cover some reverence for at all,” Obama stated. ness. I will be an ally of the tion as vice president from the democracy that had “Maybe you’re tired of light, not the darkness,” either of the two major been placed in his care,” the direction we’re headed, Biden declared from his political parties. Obama said. but you can’t see a better home state of Delaware, as After being introduced He continued: path yet, or you just don’t he formally accepted the by her sister, Maya Harris, “But he never did. For know enough about the per- Democratic presidential her niece Meena Harris and close to four years now, son who wants to lead us nomination. stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, he’s shown no interest in there. “It is with great honor the California senator, stat- putting in the work; no “So, let me tell you IMAGE: AP and humility that I accept ed her impressive resume Supporters cheer from their cars as Democratic presiden- interest in finding common about my friend Joe this nomination for Presi- and attacked Trump. tial candidate former Vice President Joe Biden and his ground; no interest in using Biden.” dent of the United States of “I’ve fought for chil- wife Jill Biden are seen on a huge monitor as fireworks the awesome power of his After spending several America.” dren and survivors of sexu- light up the night sky on the fourth day of the Democrat- office to help anyone but minutes expounding the Biden’s speech punctu- al assault. I’ve fought ic National Convention outside of the Chase Center in himself and his friends; no virtues of Biden and Harris, ated a night filled with pas- against transnational gangs. Wilmington. interest in treating the pres- Obama closed by noting sionate pleas for Americans I took on the biggest banks idency as anything but one that “we have to get busy to vote their conscious. The and helped take down one “I am eager to prosecute for,” Obama declared. more reality show that he … by pouring all our fourth night included of the biggest for-profit col- him,” Harris stated, adding “But we should also can use to get the attention efforts into these 76 days, speeches from actress Julia leges. I know a predator that the president has failed expect a president to be the he craves. and by voting like never Luis Dreyfuss, Atlanta when I see one,” she said in America and has divided custodian of this democra- “Donald Trump hasn’t before – for Joe and Mayor Keisha Lance Bot- a reference to accusations the country with racist and cy. We should expect that grown into the job because Kamala, and candidates up toms, and others. It also some women have previ- sexist rhetoric. regardless of ego, ambition, he can’t. And the conse- and down the ticket, so that included a special perform- ously made against Trump. While Clinton also or political beliefs, the pres- quences of that failure are we leave no doubt about ance by singer John Legend During his 2016 presi- addressed the convention as ident will preserve, protect, severe. 170,000 Americans what this country we love and hip-hop star and actor dential campaign, Trump’s did her husband and former and defend the freedoms dead. Millions of jobs gone stands for – today and for Common. rallying cry was “lock her President Bill Clinton, and ideals that so many while those at the top take all our days to come.” Black News Channel’s Kelly Wright Interviews President Trump BY STACY M. BROWN bipartisan agreement to pro- to do their jobs,” he said. https://blacknewschannel.co NNPA Newswire Senior vide relief. When asked how he m/president-donald-j-trump- National Correspondent The president also reiter- plans to help heal the nation, interview-with-kelly-wright/ ated his stand that all schools Trump said success would The Black News Chan- In a surprise, President should reopen this fall for in- accomplish that job. “We nel (BNC) is the nation’s Donald Trump sat down person learning despite more were there, and then China only culturally specific news with the Black News Chan- than 5.2 million Americans sent that virus,” Trump said. channel that reflects the nel to discuss a wide range reporting having contracted “I was starting to get along diverse views of the Black of topics, including the 2020 the virus with at least with Democrats that no one community. Host Kelly election, COVID-19, and the 165,000 deaths. spoke to. We were there, and Wright will interview Presi- failed stimulus negotiations. The Black News Channel (BNC) is the nation’s only cultur- When Wright asked the jobs numbers for every dent Donald J. Trump on the The interview conducted ally specific news channel that reflects the diverse views Trump about his concern for community was doing great. Kelly Wright Show today at of the Black community. Host Kelly Wright interviewed by anchor Kelly Wright was children, the president But the plague came from 6:00 p.m. EST. This marks President Donald J. Trump on the Kelly Wright Show. This a watershed moment for the marks President Donald J. Trump’s very first on-air inter- demurred. China. Success will bring us President Donald J. Trump’s network, which debuted in view with BNC. “They don’t get sick,” he together. very first on air interview February after several said, despite numerous View the full interview: with BNC. delays. It came one day after Trump, savvy with his much to improve the lot of all reported cases since some presumptive Democratic words, claimed that “most minorities. students returned to school. Presidential Nominee Joe states are doing well.” “We’ve done Opportuni- “If you are elderly, have a Biden made history by “Now, Florida is headed ty Zones, Criminal Justice bad heart or a problem with selecting Sen. Kamala Har- in a really good direction Reform, and I saved diabetes or something … ris (D-Calif.), a Black [with COVID-19], Califor- HBCUs,” Trump exclaimed. children don’t get it. The woman, as his running mate. nia and now Texas,” Trump “We gave them more money mortality rate is almost non- It not only marked declared to Wright. “I see than they were seeking. Just existent in young people,” Trump’s first time on the where Germany got a big before the virus came from Trump stated. “Their system network but also his initial surge, France and Spain. But China, the Black community is a little bit different.” interview with any African we’ve done a very good job.” had the best unemployment Wright also asked Trump American-owned media. Heavily criticized for and employment numbers in about his decision to send The National Newspaper calling the coronavirus the history. They had a good federal agents into Portland Publishers Association “Wuhan Virus,” Trump month last month, they had and other cities where the (NNPA), the trade associa- repeatedly referred to China the best numbers, and then president claimed that there tion of 230 Black-owned as the source of the pandem- we got hit with the China “are some hard-core anar- newspapers and media com- ic. He said America’s econo- virus.” chists and agitators at the panies that comprise the my, including in the African Since the pandemic highest level.” Black Press of America, has American community, was began in March, more than He claimed that police repeatedly requested inter- prospering before the pan- 50 million Americans have in places like Portland, views with the president demic, claims that don’t filed for unemployment Chicago, and New York throughout his nearly four exactly match with various compensation. The Republi- aren’t allowed to do their years in office. economists. cans have sought to lower jobs for fear of “losing White House and The president claimed benefits for the unemployed, their jobs and pensions.” Republican National Com- that Biden and Harris would which has remained a stick- “A lot of them are leaving. mittee officials have not raise “everybody’s taxes and ing point in any potential Police have to be allowed acted on the multiple crash the [stock] market.” He requests from the Black referred to Biden as a “pup- Press of America seeking pet,” and called the Green access to the president, Vice New Deal championed by President Mike Pence, and former Democratic Presiden- Education Secretary Betsy tial Candidate Bernie Devos. Sanders a “disaster” and a Wright, a seasoned and “cartoon joke.” Emmy-winning journalist Wright asked Trump who once worked at Fox about underserved commu- News, asked the president nities, particularly African about the economy, COVID- Americans, and the president 19, and school choice. declared that he’d done

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economy. It also provides that are struggling during cannot appear to them ex- exposure for small Black this time. To learn more cept in the form of bread.” and Brown restaurants visit www.socalgas.com/ We are that bread. We in the Pasadena area that coronavirus. Public and must all do what we can to WINDOW could easily go unnoticed private entities are coming help provide food to those during these difficult days. together to do what they in need and to those who The LRA Food Hug initia- can to make a difference put their lives on the line tive hopes to keep up this and we can help. for the rest of us each and good work until the end Hunger has been with every day. Food is one of of the year. To learn more us since the beginning of the basics of life which about their work you can time. Food has always no one should be denied. visit https://latinorestau- been a way to make peace Let us come together to rantassociation.org/pfh and as I shared in the be- help be part of the solution The Latino Restau- ginning, it can provide and give someone a hug, rant Association is not the healing. When people through food. only organization trying come together to break to make a difference with bread understandings Healing Without Hate: Everyone could use a and possibly heal hurts. launch of the Food Hug keeping restaurants alive grow and barriers begin to It’s a choice. It’s a life- hug from time-to-time. With food disparities and program in Pasadena. The and thriving. SoCalGas fall. Food also transcends style. Pass it on! Physical contact is good struggling restaurants goal is to buy meals for recently launched a res- cultural barriers and brings for the soul and can often doing their best to keep personnel in healthcare, taurant recovery program unity to communities. We Visit www.WendyGlad- heal where medicine fails. their doors open, there is grocery stores, senior liv- where they are donating have so much negativity ney.com and www.forgiv- Hugging someone or pro- a group that has started ing/nursing homes, utility $75,000 to Black-Owned around us right now with ingforliving.org to learn viding a tender touch can the “Food Hug” program workers, as well as first Restaurants in Los Ange- the pandemic, civil unrest, more. Wendy is an inter- be both spiritual and me- in Pasadena to recognize responders and frontline les County and the Inland and political chaos we national coach, consul- dicinal. COVID-19 has frontline heroes with a workers to show their ap- Empire. These efforts are could all use a little hug. tant, trainer, author and taken that gift away from comforting meal by sup- preciation for their sacri- all in response to helping One thing we can control speaker. She can also be us. We are living in days porting minority-owned fice, as well as to supportrestaurants that have been is helping each other to the found live on Instagram @ where physical touch with restaurants. local minority owned res- hit hard by the COVID-19 best of our ability and help Wendygladney on Wednesdays someone outside of the In a recent conversa- taurants. The Food Hug pandemic. Trisha Muse, provide those in need with at 12 noon PST. people we live with is dis- tion, Lilly Rocha, from the Program not only shows director of Community Re- nourishing food. couraged. However, there Latino Restaurant Asso- support, but also helps lations at SoCalGas says Mahatma Gandhi said, are new ways to hug peo- ciation (LRA) was excited to keep small businesses that it is critical to support “There are people in the ple and help fulfill a need to share with me about the open and boost the local Black-owned restaurants world so hungry, that God

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Es posible 825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, Los Angeles County on Design Build Entity (“DBE”) the City of Los Angeles Office Name of the City Clerk, Room 395 que haya un formulario que 90503 a Fictitious Name Statement 07/24/2020. will be identified for award of TO ALL INTERESTED usted pueda usar para su Torrance Courthouse generally expires at the end of five NOTICE-In accordance with a Design Build Contract using City Hall, 200, North Spring PERSONS: Street, Los Angeles, CA respuesta. Puede encontrar A copy of this Order to Show years from the date on which it Subdivision (a) of Section a “Best Value” (qualitative) Petitioner Joseline Marlen estos formularios de la corte y Cause shall be published at was filed in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name method of selection. 90012 BEFORE TUESDAY, Hernandez filed a petition Clerk, except, as provided in OCTOBER 27, 2020. más información en el Centro least once each week for four Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Statement generally expires with this court for a decree de Ayuda de las Cortes de successive weeks prior to at the end of five years from THE AFORESAID MONIES changing names as follows: where it expires 40 days after any WILL BECOME PROPERTY California (www.sucorte. the date set for hearing on change in the facts set forth in the date on which it was filed All Statement of Qualifications Joseline Marlen Hernandez ca.gov), en la biblioteca de the petition in the following in the office of the County OF THE CITY OF LOS to Joseline Marlen Hernandez the statement pursuant to Section (SOQ) must be uploaded to ANGELES ON OCTOBER leyes de su condado o en newspaper of general 17913 other than a change in the Clerk, except, as provided the Online Vendor Portal per Dominguez la corte que le quede más circulation, printed in this in Subdivision (b) of Section 27, 2020 The Court orders that all residence address of a registered instructions contained in the DATED: AUGUST 5, 2020 cerca. Si no puede pagar county: Los Angeles Sentinel owner. A new Fictitious Business 17920, where it expires RFQ. persons interested in this la cuota de presentación, Date: July 27, 2020 Name Statement must be filed 40 days after any change DIANA MANGIOGLU, CITY matter appear before this TREASURER, OFFICE OF pida al secretario de la corte Deirdre Hill before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the court at the hearing indicated que le dé un formulario de Judge of the Superior Court January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section FINANCE below to show cause, if any, RFQ Documents, including CITY OF LOS ANGELES exención de pago de cuotas. 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/20 Business Name Statement must 17913 other than a change instructions to Applicants, are 8/27, 9/3/20 why the petition for change of Si no presenta su respuesta CNS-3385312# be accompanied by the Affidavit of in the residence address of name should not be granted. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Identity form. available at the Online Vendor CNS-3386314# a tiempo, puede perder el a registered owner. A new Portal (PlanetBids). Go to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Any person objecting to the caso por incumplimiento y The filing of this statement does Fictitious Business Name name changes described not of itself authorize the use in this build-laccd.org, scroll down to la corte le podrá quitar su state of a Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed PlanetBids link. above must file a written sueldo, dinero y bienes sin before the expiration. Effective objection that includes the in violation of the rights of another más advertencia. FICTITIOUS under Federal, State, or common January 1, 2014, the Fictitious reasons for the objection at Hay otros requisitos legales. Business Name Statement CIVIL least two court days before BUSINESS law (See Section 14411 et seq., Details regarding a virtual Es recomendable que llame a Business and Professions Code). must be accompanied by the Non-Mandatory Pre-SOQ the matter is scheduled to un abogado inmediatamente. Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. be heard and must appear NAMES Meeting can be found on the Si no conoce a un abogado, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/20 The filing of this statement PlanetBids information tab. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE at the hearing to show cause puede llamar a un servicio de CNS-3392167# does not of itself authorize FOR CHANGE OF NAME why the petition should not be remisión a abogados. Si no LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Case No. 20SMCP00028 granted. If no written objection puede pagar a un abogado, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name is timely filed, the court may NAME STATEMENT All questions shall be directed Superior Court of California, es posible que cumpla con FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of through the Online Vendor County of Los Angeles grant the petition without a los requisitos para obtener File No. 2020122827 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, hearing. Portal. Petition of: Makiyla Natasha servicios legales gratuitos The following person(s) is File No. 2020109922 or common law (See Section 8/27, 9/3/20 Bryant for Change of Name Notice of Hearing: de un programa de servicios (are) doing business as: The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and CNS-3391594# TO ALL INTERESTED Date: 10/20/2020, Time: 8:30 legales sin fines de lucro. 1. CIN ENTERTAINMENT (are) doing business as: Professions Code). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL PERSONS: am, Dept.: A, Room: 904 Puede encontrar estos AND EXPORTS, 2. CIN XDJVC INDUSTRIES, Original Filing Petitioner Makiyla Natasha The address of the court is grupos sin fines de lucro INVESTMENTS, 1354 W 12875 CHALON RD, LOS 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/20 LOS ANGELES COUNTY Bryant filed a petition with this 200 West Compton Blvd, en el sitio web de California 219TH STREET UNIT B, ANGELES, CA 90049 County CNS-3386886# METROPOLITAN court for a decree changing Compton, CA 90220 Legal Services, (www. Torrance, CA 90501 County of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL TRANSPORTATION names as follows: A copy of this Order to Show lawhelpcalifornia.org), en of LOS ANGELES Registered owner(s): AUTHORITY (LACMTA) Makiyla Natasha Bryant to Cause shall be published at el Centro de Ayuda de las Registered owner(s): JARL MOHN, 12875 CHALON FICTITIOUS BUSINESS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Makyla Natasha Bryant least once each week for four Cortes de California, (www. BONIFACE NWAGBO, 1354 RD, LOS ANGELES, CA NAME STATEMENT The Court orders that all successive weeks prior to sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose W 219TH STREET UNIT B, 90049 File No. 2020109463 persons interested in this the date set for hearing on en contacto con la corte o el TORRANCE, CA 90501 This business is conducted by The following person(s) is LACMTA will receive matter appear before this the petition in the following colegio de abogados locales. This business is conducted by an Individual (are) doing business as: proposals for RFP No. court at the hearing indicated newspaper of general AVISO: Por ley, la corte an Individual The registrant(s) started doing 1. BALM TEA CO, 2. BALM PS71009 - Advertising and below to show cause, if any, circulation, printed in this tiene derecho a reclamar las The registrant(s) started doing business on 04/2020. TEA, 116 W FAIRVIEW Communications at the 9th why the petition for change of county: Los Angeles Sentinel cuotas y los costos exentos business on N/A. I declare that all information BLVD APT 7, INGLEWOOD, Floor Receptionist Desk, name should not be granted. Newspaper por imponer un gravamen I declare that all information in this statement is true and CA 90302 County of LOS Vendor/Contract Management Any person objecting to the Date: August 05, 2020 sobre cualquier recuperación in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who ANGELES Department, One Gateway name changes described Maurice A Leiter de $10,000 ó más de valor correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Plaza, Los Angeles, CA above must file a written Judge of the Superior Court declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section KATEA L. JONES, 116 W 90012. 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3/20 recibida mediante un acuerdo objection that includes the o una concesión de arbitraje matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and FAIRVIEW BLVD APT 7, CNS-3387755# INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 reasons for the objection at LOS ANGELES SENTINEL en un caso de derecho civil. 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the least two court days before Tiene que pagar el gravamen Professions code that the registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by This project is a Small an Individual the matter is scheduled to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE de la corte antes de que la registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor Business Enterprise (SBE) be heard and must appear corte pueda desechar el caso. is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing Set-Aside contract. To FOR CHANGE OF NAME business on 06/2020. at the hearing to show cause Case No. 20CHCP00201 The name and address of the punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars participate in this RFP, why the petition should not be court is (El nombre y dirección exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). I declare that all information proposers must be SBE Superior Court of California, in this statement is true and granted. If no written objection County of Los Angeles de la corte es): Superior Court ($1,000)). S/ JARL MOHN, CEO certified with LACMTA is timely filed, the court may of California, County of Los S/ BONIFACE NWAGBO, This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who prior to proposal due date. Petition of: Juan Francisco declares as true any material grant the petition without a Ruiz for Change of Name Angeles, 111 North Hill Street, OWNER with the County Clerk of For information on the hearing. Los Angeles, CA 90012 This statement was filed Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section Set-Aside Program, visit: TO ALL INTERESTED 17913 of the Business and Notice of Hearing: PERSONS: The name, address, and with the County Clerk of 07/22/2020. https://business.metro.net/ Date: 11/06/2020, Time: 8:30 telephone number of plaintiff’s Los Angeles County on NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the VendorPortal/faces/home1/ Petitioner Juan Francisco registrant knows to be false am, Dept.: K Ruiz filed a petition with this attorney, or plaintiff without 08/13/2020. Subdivision (a) of Section certifications. The address of the court an attorney, is (El nombre, NOTICE-In accordance with 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor court for a decree changing punishable by a fine not to is 1725 Main Street, Santa names as follows: la dirección y el número Subdivision (a) of Section Statement generally expires Monica, CA 90401 de teléfono del abogado 17920, a Fictitious Name at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars Juan Francisco Ruiz to John ($1,000)). All proposals must be received A copy of this Order to Show Francisco Fernandes del demandante, o del Statement generally expires the date on which it was filed on or before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Cause shall be published at demandante que no tiene at the end of five years from in the office of the County S/ KATEA L. JONES, Owner The Court orders that all This statement was filed Time on Monday, September least once each week for four persons interested in this abogado, es): Law Offices the date on which it was filed Clerk, except, as provided 28, 2020at the address listed successive weeks prior to of Todd F. Haines, 30495 in the office of the County in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of matter appear before this Los Angeles County on above, sent to the attention the date set for hearing on court at the hearing indicated Canwood Street, Suite #100, Clerk, except, as provided 17920, where it expires of Gregory Baker. Proposals the petition in the following Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818- in Subdivision (b) of Section 40 days after any change 07/21/2020. below to show cause, if any, NOTICE-In accordance with received later than the above newspaper of general why the petition for change of 597-2240 #500-162 17920, where it expires in the facts set forth in the date and time will be rejected circulation, printed in this DATE (Fecha): 11/08/2019 40 days after any change statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section name should not be granted. 17920, a Fictitious Name and returned to the proposer county: Los Angeles Sentinel Any person objecting to the Sherri R. Carter Executive in the facts set forth in the 17913 other than a change unopened. Date: 08/17/2020 Officer/ Clerk of Court Clerk statement pursuant to Section in the residence address of Statement generally expires name changes described at the end of five years from Lawrence H. Cho above must file a written (Secretario), by Ricardo 17913 other than a change a registered owner. A new Judge of the Superior Court Perez, Deputy (Adjunto) in the residence address of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed objection that includes the in the office of the County For a copy of the Proposal/ 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/20 reasons for the objection at (SEAL) a registered owner. A new Statement must be filed Bid specification visit our CNS-3392145# NOTICE TO THE PERSON Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES SENTINEL least two court days before in Subdivision (b) of Section Solicitation Page on our the matter is scheduled to SERVED: You are served as Statement must be filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Vendor Portal at https:// an individual defendant. before the expiration. Effective Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE be heard and must appear 40 days after any change business.metro.net or for at the hearing to show cause STATEMENT OF DAMAGES January 1, 2014, the Fictitious must be accompanied by the further information email FOR CHANGE OF NAME Business Name Statement Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Case No. 20STCP02521 why the petition should not be (Personal Injury or Wrongful Gregory Baker at bakerg@ Death) must be accompanied by the The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Superior Court of California, granted. If no written objection 17913 other than a change metro.net. is timely filed, the court may To: DAMON DEMETRIC Affidavit of Identity form. does not of itself authorize 8/27/20 County of Los Angeles The filing of this statement the use in this state of a in the residence address of CNS-3391549# Petition of: Martha Rodarte for grant the petition without a WARDSWORTH, an individual, aka Damon does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Change of Name hearing. Fictitious Business Name Notice of Hearing: Demetric Wardsworth Jr the use in this state of a in violation of the rights of TO ALL INTERESTED Fictitious Business Name another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERSONS: Date: September 29, 2020, Plaintiff: AMICA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY in violation of the rights of or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective REGIONAL RAIL Petitioner Martha Rodarte Time: 8:30 am, Dept.: F47 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The address of the court is seeks damages in the above- another under Federal, State, 14411 et seq., Business and AUTHORITY filed a petition with this court or common law (See Section Professions Code). Business Name Statement IFB NO. EP203R-21 for a decree changing names North Valley District, 9425 entitled action, as follows: e. Property Damage - 14411 et seq., Business and Original Filing must be accompanied by the Purchase of Maintenance as follows: Penfield Avenue, Room 1200, Affidavit of Identity form. Chatsworth, CA 91311 $38,256.93 Professions Code). 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/20 of Way Equipment Martha Rodarte to Martha Original Filing CNS-3389839# The filing of this statement The Southern California Arevalo A copy of this Order to Show i. Other Uninsured Motorist LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Bodily Injury Damages - 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/20 does not of itself authorize Regional Rail Authority The Court orders that all Cause shall be published at CNS-3392782# $15,000.00 the use in this state of a (SCRRA) is seeking bids persons interested in this least once each week for four LOS ANGELES SENTINEL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name successive weeks prior to Date: 7/23/2020 for new maintenance of matter appear before this NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of way equipment- Railroad the date set for hearing on S/ Todd F. Haines, Esq. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court at the hearing indicated 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/20 File No. 2020113406 another under Federal, State, Production and Switch below to show cause, if any, the petition in the following NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is or common law (See Section newspaper of general CNS-3385977# Tamper and Dynamic Track why the petition for change of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL File No. 2020123063 (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Stabilizer. Upon award, a name should not be granted. circulation, printed in this The following person(s) is HOLLYWOOD CORNHOLE, Professions Code). county: Los Angeles Sentinel purchase order will be issued Any person objecting to the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (are) doing business as: 8011 NORTON AVE #11, Original Filing for the goods included in the name changes described Date: July 28, 2020 FOR CHANGE OF NAME GITI THAI RESTAURANT, WEST HOLLYWOOD, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/20 David B. Gelfound solicitation. above must file a written Case No. 20CMCP00092 4423 WEST SLAUSON CA 90046 County of LOS CNS-3386539# Beginning August 12, 2020 objection that includes the Judge of the Superior Court AVENUE, Los Angeles, ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/20 Superior Court of California, Invitations for Bid (IFB) may reasons for the objection at County of Los Angeles CA 90043 County of LOS Registered owner(s): be obtained via download CNS-3386555# ANGELES least two court days before LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Petition of: Dinora Salcedo for HOKO SWAG, INC., 8011 from SCRRA’s website at the matter is scheduled to Change of Name Registered owner(s): NORTON AVE #11, WEST http://www.metrolinktrains. be heard and must appear SUMMONS TO ALL INTERESTED GITI THAI RESTAURANTS, HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046; GOVERNMENT com/agency/page/title/doing_ at the hearing to show cause (CITACION JUDICIAL) PERSONS: INC., 4423 WEST SLAUSON State of Incorporation: CA business. Electronic bids why the petition should not be CASE NUMBER (Número del Petitioner Dinora Salcedo AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA This business is conducted by must be submitted online at granted. If no written objection Caso): filed a petition with this court 90043; State of Incorporation: a Corporation http://www.metrolinktrains. CA Design/Build Opportunity is timely filed, the court may 19STCV40399 for a decree changing names The registrant(s) started doing with LACCD com/agency/page/title/doing_ grant the petition without a NOTICE TO DEFENDANT as follows: This business is conducted by business on N/A. business on or before 2:00 hearing. (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Dinora Salcedo to Dinora a Corporation I declare that all information PM Local Time on August 27, Notice of Hearing: DAMON DEMETRIC Caulfield The registrant(s) started doing in this statement is true and 2020. Electronic bids will Date: 12/03/2020, Time: 3:00 business on 04/2019. correct. (A registrant who For future bidding WARDSWORTH, an The Court orders that all opportunities please not be received after this pm, Dept.: 20, Room: 310 individual; and Does 1 persons interested in this I declare that all information declares as true any material date and time. The address of the court is in this statement is true and matter pursuant to Section register with the District’s through 10 matter appear before this Online Vendor Portal which The Contract to be awarded Los Angeles Superior Court, YOU ARE BEING SUED court at the hearing indicated correct. (A registrant who 17913 of the Business and will be subject to a financial 111 North Hill Street, Los declares as true any material Professions code that the can be accessed by visiting BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ below to show cause, if any, the website www.build- assistance agreement Angeles, CA 90012 DEMANDANDO EL why the petition for change of matter pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false between Authority and U.S. A copy of this Order to Show 17913 of the Business and is guilty of a misdemeanor laccd.org then clicking the DEMANDANTE): AMICA name should not be granted. PlanetBids link. Department of Transportation Cause shall be published at MUTUAL INSURANCE Any person objecting to the Professions code that the punishable by a fine not to under grants issued by the least once each week for four COMPANY, a corporation, name changes described registrant knows to be false exceed one thousand dollars Federal Transit Administration successive weeks prior to is guilty of a misdemeanor ($1,000)). NOTICE! You have been above must file a written NOTICE IS HEREBY (FTA). As a condition the date set for hearing on sued. The court may decide objection that includes the punishable by a fine not to HOKO SWAG, INC. of financial assistance the petition in the following exceed one thousand dollars S/ TRACY SCUDIERI, CEO GIVEN that the Los Angeles against you without your reasons for the objection at Community College District agreements between the newspaper of general being heard unless you least two court days before ($1,000)). This statement was filed Authority and U.S. DOT, the circulation, printed in this GITI THAI RESTAURANTS, with the County Clerk of (“District”) invites Design Build respond within 30 days. Read the matter is scheduled to Entities to submit Statements Authority has established a county: Los Angeles Sentinel the information below. be heard and must appear INC. Los Angeles County on Disadvantaged Business Date: August 07, 2020 S/ DENNIS JENKINS, CFO 07/28/2020. of Qualification (SOQ) for the You have 30 CALENDAR at the hearing to show cause following procurement: Enterprise (DBE) Program David J. Cowan DAYS after this summons and why the petition should not be This statement was filed NOTICE-In accordance with and overall DBE goal in Judge of the Superior Court legal papers are served on granted. If no written objection with the County Clerk of Subdivision (a) of Section accordance with Title 49 CFR, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/20 Los Angeles County on 17920, a Fictitious Name you to file a written response is timely filed, the court may Request for Qualifications Part 26. Authority’s overall CNS-3389794# grant the petition without a 08/13/2020. Statement generally expires LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at this court and have a copy (RFQ) from Design Build DBE goal for the current served on the plaintiff. A letter hearing. NOTICE-In accordance with at the end of five years from Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) is Subdivision (a) of Section the date on which it was filed Entities for Los Angeles ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE or phone call will not protect Notice of Hearing: Trade Technical College twelve percent (12%). you. Your written response Date: 10/08/2020, Time: 8:30 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County The Authority has not set FOR CHANGE OF NAME Statement generally expires Clerk, except, as provided Accessibility Improvements Case No. 20STCP02001 must be in proper legal form am, Dept.: A, Room: 904 Project. a contract-specific DBE if you want the court to hear The address of the court is at the end of five years from in Subdivision (b) of Section participation goal for this U.S. Superior Court of California, the date on which it was filed 17920, where it expires County of Los Angeles your case. There may be 200 West Compton Blvd., DOT-assisted project, but Compton , CA 90220 in the office of the County 40 days after any change Petition of: Anjelique DeSean a court form that you can Project scope includes 1) bidders are encouraged to use for your response. You Compton Courthouse Clerk, except, as provided in the facts set forth in the afford DBEs every opportunity Matthews for Change of in Subdivision (b) of Section statement pursuant to Section Path of Travel Upgrades: Name can find these court forms A copy of this Order to Show to compete for and participate Cause shall be published at 17920, where it expires 17913 other than a change eliminating existing barriers TO ALL INTERESTED and more information at the as prioritized by the college on this U.S. DOT-assisted California Courts Online Self- least once each week for four 40 days after any change in the residence address of contract. PERSONS: in the facts set forth in the a registered owner. A new and correcting non-compliant Petitioner Anjelique DeSean Help Center (www.courtinfo. successive weeks prior to SCRRA does not discriminate the date set for hearing on statement pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name pedestrian ways including Matthews filed a petition ca.gov/selfhelp), your county walks, sidewalks, ramps, against, or provide preferential law library, or the courthouse the petition in the following 17913 other than a change Statement must be filed treatment to any individual or with this court for a decree in the residence address of before the expiration. Effective and associated guide-rails, changing names as follows: nearest you. If you cannot pay newspaper of general group on the basis of race, circulation, printed in this a registered owner. A new January 1, 2014, the Fictitious guard-rails, and handrails Anjelique DeSean Matthews the filing fee, ask the court throughout the campus. color, ethnicity, age over 40, clerk for a fee waiver form. If county: Los Angeles Sentinel Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement religion, sex, national origin, to Anjélique DeSean Statement must be filed must be accompanied by the 2) Elevator Upgrades: The Court orders that all you do not file your response Date: July 27, 2020 ancestry, physical disability, Maurice A. Leiter before the expiration. Effective Affidavit of Identity form. replacing non-compliant persons interested in this on time, you may lose the car controls, door and car disability including AIDS, case by default, and your Judge of the Superior Court January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The filing of this statement mental condition, cancer- matter appear before this 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/20 Business Name Statement does not of itself authorize requirements, signage, court at the hearing indicated wages, money, and property emergency communication, related medical condition, may be taken without further CNS-3385964# must be accompanied by the the use in this state of a political affiliation, sexual below to show cause, if any, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name and signals for compliance why the petition for change of warning from the court. with current CBC and ADA orientation, or marital status There are other legal The filing of this statement in violation of the rights of in its Contracting activities. name should not be granted. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE does not of itself authorize another under Federal, State, requirements at existing Any person objecting to the requirements. You may FOR CHANGE OF NAME building elevators. 3) Signage Questions regarding this want to call an attorney right the use in this state of a or common law (See Section procurement should be name changes described Case No. 20TRCP00153 Fictitious Business Name 14411 et seq., Business and Replacement: providing above must file a written away. If you do not know an Superior Court of California, new signs and replacing submitted via the Online attorney, you may want to call in violation of the rights of Professions Code). Q&A Module of this listing objection that includes the County of Los Angeles another under Federal, State, Original Filing existing non-compliant signs reasons for the objection at an attorney referral service. If Petition of: Lorena Melero- at rooms, buildings, and at http://www.metrolinktrains. you cannot afford an attorney, or common law (See Section 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3/20 com/agency/page/title/doing_ least two court days before Marquez for Change of Name 14411 et seq., Business and CNS-3387306# site, including way finding the matter is scheduled to you may be eligible for free TO ALL INTERESTED LOS ANGELES SENTINEL signs, informational signs, business no later than 2:00 legal services from a nonprofit Professions Code). PM Local Time on August 18, be heard and must appear PERSONS: Original Filing identification signs, tactile at the hearing to show cause legal services program. You Petitioner Lorena Melero- 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS and visual egress signs, 2020. why the petition should not be can locate these nonprofit Marquez filed a petition CNS-3392172# NAME STATEMENT and restroom signage that For further information contact granted. If no written objection groups at the California with this court for a decree LOS ANGELES SENTINEL File No. 2020111687 do not conform with current Lisa Loftin, Special Services is timely filed, the court may Legal Services Web site changing names as follows: The following person(s) is California Building Code Employee at 213-452-0329 or grant the petition without a (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Lorena Melero-Marquez to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (are) doing business as: (CBC) and the Americans email [email protected]. the California Courts Online STATEMENT 8/27/20 hearing. Lorena Marquez 1. HOUSTON TERRACE with Disabilities Act (ADA) CNS-3389552# Notice of Hearing: Self-Help Center (www. File No. 2020115448 ADVISORY SERVICES, accessibility regulations. Zackry Miguel Melero- The following person(s) is (are) LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Date: October 26, 2020, Time: courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or Marquez to Zackry Ezra 2. BITCOIN BEGINNERS, by contacting your local court doing business as: 3:00 p.m., Dept.: 20, Room: Marquez ELLEVATE THERAPY, 1201 28222 HOUSTON COURT, 310 or county bar association. Audrey Lumi Melero-Marquez SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350 How the Procurement NOTE: The court has a SOUTH HOPE ST UNIT 1104, A-10A-13 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER AUGUST 27, 26, 2020 2013 Celebration of Life

By A. Scott GAllowAy Rogers who helped raise all sity. Special to the Sentinel of his children. Rogers’ music segued D.J. Rogers started sing- smoothly into Hip Hop via “I’ve got to do my own ing at age 3 and later in his rapper Common sampling thing / Fly my own way / father’s The House of Ref- D.J.’s “Faithful to the End” Solve my own puzzle / I uge Church of God in Christ for his song “Faithful,” and know it will be all mine / (COGIC). Watching how Faith Evans singing it as an And I can’t worry about his father utilized soulful interlude on her 2001 CD, what you think…” – D.J. syncopation to get people’s “Faithfully.” Rap “band” Rogers attention for The Word in- The Roots – known for play- The universal order of fluenced D.J. greatly. His ing its own music – includ- sacred and secular music grandmother, Theresa Mar- ed only one sample on its ministry has lost one of its garet Rogers, a gifted Vale- 2011 CD, “Undun:” 4 bars mightiest messengers upon dictorian writer of plays and from D.J.’s “Where There’s the passing of DeWayne musicals from Greenville, a Will,” looped throughout Julius Rogers, better known Texas, also imparted her their song, “Kool On.” as singer/songwriter/pro- gifts to D.J. With no formal Musician extraordinaire ducer “D.J. Rogers.” The training, D.J. began peck- Jerry Peters, a childhood music hero to many died ing out melodies on piano. friend, proclaimed, “There of heart failure at age 72. Of assistance was his friend, are five male vocalists from The very first song on his Billy Preston. “We were `70s Soul who remain highly very first self-titled album two years apart,” D.J. once influential: Donny Hatha- in 1973 declared, “Listen to explained, “but because of way, Stevie Wonder, Charlie the Message.” And through his ability to write plus play Wilson, Peabo Bryson…and his divinely scribed works everything, I looked up to D.J. Rogers. He’s raw yet so of sumptuous melody, driv- him.” D.J. traveled with the very classy and in posses- ing rhythm and inspirational Los Angeles Community sion of a great personality, rhyme, D.J. lifted spir- Choir directed by Harrison DeWayne Julius Rogers, better known as singer/songwriter/producer enabling him to engage with its, tuned minds to higher Johnson, and was featured “D.J. Rogers.” every strata of people.” planes, mentored the next on five albums by the en- A survivor who did so by generation and saved many semble for Savoy Records. morning when Tony Jones, “Excellence’’ TV special. speaker, later appearing fighting and via miracles, a disc jockey at KJLH- Maurice called D.J. ex- on the Oprah Winfrey FM never stopped writing. His FM started playing “Say claiming, “Hey” man, I Satellite Radio Network last works include an unre- You Love Me,” a nearly can’t get away from you! hosted by Dr. Maya Ange- leased album, companion 6-minute ballad that was I want what you’re do- lou: a close friend. In 1982, book, plus scores of unre- one of the four demos that ing to be a part of what D.J. released “Hope Songs leased songs. Wife Brenda Vol. 1” but a 1993 CD for shares, “Even in the hospital, Elektra Records was never God never stopped feeding released. him.” D.J. Rogers was a D.J. Rogers is survived coveted guest and/or con- by wife Brenda. Also, D.J. tributor to the recordings leaves behind daughters of many: from Gospel’s Wendy and Cilia, son De- The Clark Sisters, Donald Wayne J. Rogers Jr., father Lawrence, Kirk Franklin, Rev. Julius C. Rogers & Hezekiah Walker, Keith wife Wanda Rogers, broth- Pringle and Darius Brooks ers Rudy and Michael, sister a life…including his own. D.J. sang lead on “I Decided to Jazz’s Patrice Rushen, Deborah, and extended fam- D.J. Rogers is best to Make Jesus My Choice,” Gene Harris, The Breck- ily. Brothers Kenneth Rogers known for composing, sing- a gospel gem now in all er Brothers and Webster and Edward Smith preceded ing, producing and arrang- hymn books. D.J. performed Lewis to R&B’s Shirley D.J. in death. ing one of the most poignant and recorded with Gospel Brown, Leon Haywood, ballads of `70s Soul: “Say Godfather James Cleveland, You Love Me.” This ach- and in 1968 when “Brother ingly vulnerable and sin- Henderson” (from XERB- cere slice of Gospel-rooted AM) formed The Watts R&B devotion – introduced Community Choir, he hired on D.J.’s benchmark sopho- D.J. to be the MD, primary more album, “It’s Good to composer and producer of Be Alive” (RCA – 1975) - their LP on Proverb Records. got him signed. KJLH’s I’m doing.” White signed was later recorded by Nata- But in 1969, D.J. decided to phones lit up, KGFJ-AM D.J. to his ARC/Columbia lie Cole, Jennifer Holliday, leave Gospel, inspired by then KDAY-AM followed Records imprint. This re- CeCe Rogers and Danish- Sly Stone. “There’s a scrip- suit. The song became #1 sulted in three classic LPs American star, Zindy. The ture in the Bible that says, on all three! beginning with the big- song was also sampled, ‘Go into all the world,’ D.J. While that album be- gest, “Love Brought Me ‘chopped-n-screwed’ style, witnessed. “I put my lil’ came an underground Back” (1978) followed for the hit single/video “I money together and began classic here, in Japan by “Trust Me” (1979) Don’t **** With You” by recording at Ray Charles’ and across Europe, D.J. and “The Message is Still rapper Big Sean. studio with engineer David released two more for the Same” (1980). Shock- Though Rogers’ road Braithwaite.” RCA: “On the Road Again ingly, a fourth produced in life and music was land- D.J.’s demos found their (1976) and Love, Music & and penned expressly for mined with setbacks, he way to rocker Leon Rus- Life” (1977). It was while D.J. by Nickolas Ashford steadily pressed on to the sell’s indie, Shelter Records, D.J. was on stage at Reve & Valerie Simpson was re- beat of his own drum. where he recorded two al- Gipson’s annual Youth corded but never released. DeWayne Julius Rogers bums. Only one was released On-Parade program in Los At an annual event giv- was the first born of four in 1973. A move to corpo- Angeles – that year hon- en by Rev. James Cleve- Maxayn, Mary McCreary, In lieu of flowers, please brothers and a sister – all rate giant RCA Records in oring Earth, Wind & Fire land for artists and actors, Memphis Horns, G.A.P. donate to the Valerie Simp- but one born in Los Angeles. 1975 started off rocky when - when the band’s leader, D.J. was introduced to Band, Carrie Lucas, Helen son-sponsored GoFundMe His father, Reverend Julius the title track/first single Maurice White, first heard the woman who became Baylor, Lauryn Hill and Campaign: www.GoFund- Cesar Rogers, was a minis- of his LP “It’s Good to Be him. The next week, D.J. his wife of 39 years, Ms. 112 to Pop fireball Tom Me.com/f/dj-rogers-legacy ter, singer and choir direc- Alive” fared poorly. D.J. performed on ‘Don Kirsh- Brenda Rogers. That same Jones to British Afro-Cu- - created to ensure that The tor. D.J.’s mother was Eula. was on the verge of being ner’s Rock Concert’ where year (1981), D.J. answered ban band Osibisa, David Legacy of D.J. Rogers lives Upon Eula’s passing, the se- dropped from RCA…until White saw him again fol- God’s call to the ministry, Diggs…and The Black on. nior Rogers married Wanda that fateful Thanksgiving lowed by a ‘P.U.S.H. For becoming an in-demand Chorus of Brown Univer- Eloise Bates LeFalle

Eloise Bates LeFalle, 95, daughters, and instilled in Ulysses’ death in 1991, she rah LeFalle; seven grand- San Jose, CA, August 15, them the value of education. moved to San Francisco to children, Kristin Anne Le 2020. All three of them earned live with her sister Lilly. Falle Sampson, Kevin Ed- Born on November 17, their PhD degrees. No longer able to ride her ward Redd, Myles LeFalle 1924, Eloise, the thirteenth In a city of automobiles, bike, she became a frequent Collins, Cary LeFalle Col- of fourteen siblings, grew up Eloise was known to ride walker through her hilly Pa- lins, Christopher Charlton in a loving home where her her bicycle to markets to cific Heights neighborhood. Collins, Evan LeFalle Las- parents also operated Lake- shop for groceries. She was After Lilly’s demise, she siter, and Brianne Lassiter side Dairy in Shreveport, an avid gardener who mar- moved to San Jose with her Graves; and ten great grand- Louisiana. Eloise was the veled and encouraged birds youngest daughter, Debo- children, all of California, last surviving sibling. and butterflies to visit her rah. There she continued her along with a host of nieces After attending Southern garden. She was also a sky daily walks, and caring for and nephews. University, Baton Rouge, gazer. Her faith in Christ and her garden until her health Louisiana, Eloise worked constant prayer guided her required professional home Interment is at the Los one year in Philadelphia be- life’s journey. care. Angeles National Cemetery fore joining her brothers and In 1962, she became the She is survived by her with her husband Ulysses. sisters in Los Angeles where second Black in-market Van three daughters, Jacqueline she married Ulysses Wel- De Kamp’s Bakery Dutch Le Falle Justin, Lizzetta don LeFalle. They had three Girl, retiring in 1982. After Eloise Bates LeFalle LeFalle-Collins, and Debo- B-1 LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY,AUGUST 27, 2020 LA Council Votes to Initiate Process of Making Juneteenth City Holiday BY CITY NEWS SERVICE racial equity and justice in harsh and inhumane treat- slavery specifically on June the country and to protest ment, as they were forced to 19, 1865, in Texas, two years The Los Angeles City the killings of Black Amer- perform backbreaking labor, after the Emancipation Council voted unanimously icans at the hands of police deprived of an education Proclamation was issued. to initiate the process of heightened his desire to and were subjected to count- Enforcement of President making Juneteenth an offi- commemorate, celebrate less acts of violence against Abraham Lincoln's procla- cial city holiday to cele- and acknowledge the his- them.” mation generally relied on brate the end of slavery in torical significance of Juneteenth is not recog- the advance of Union troops. the United States. Juneteenth. nized as an official federal City staff will come up COURTESY PHOTO Councilmen Curren “I did not learn about holiday, although on June 19 with recommendations and Price, Herb Wesson and “For myself and nearly value and the cultural Juneteenth formally in of this year the U.S. Senate report back to the City Marqueece Harris-Dawson a half million Black Ange- impact that Juneteenth school,” Price said. passed a resolution seeking Council with additional filed the initial motion to lenos that call L.A. home, has,” Price said. “This is a moment to to make it a federal holiday. information on establishing have the city holiday estab- we understand the signifi- Price said recent honor our ancestors who Juneteenth is the com- Juneteenth as an official lished. cance and we recognize the demonstrations to demand were separated, subjected to memoration of the end of holiday. St. John's Well Child and Family Center Releases COVID-19 Report BY CITY NEWS SERVICE Mangia, president and CEO oning for all of us about the leave, and have failed to pro- toric lack of healthcare

of St. John's Well Child and depth and gravity of structur- vide protection during the access; COURTESY PHOTO St. John's Well Child and Family Center. al problems due to systemic pandemic; it is far beyond • A review of the proac- Family Center released a To date, St. John's has racism we have to collec- time for our leaders to reck- tive work completed by St. • Tracking the number of report on its efforts to com- tested over 25,000 primarily tively undo,'' Mangia said. on with this nation's deep John's early in the pandemic, patients tested and infected bat the pandemic in South Latinx and Black communi- “From the fact that our seated health disparities, and including accessing their over the past six months; and Central Los Angeles, ty members for COVID-19, current socio-economic take bold action to address it. own Personal Protective • Highlighting the racial asserting that it found Mangia said. structures still force Black Now.'' Equipment (PPE) and test- disparities of COVID-19 “extreme racial and ethnic “From day one of deal- and Brown people to live in The report includes the ing kits as the federal gov- contraction and death in disparities in U.S. health- ing with the pandemic in subpar housing or on the following areas: ernment failed to act or pro- L.A. County; and care, housing and economic South and Central LosAnge- streets; to the fact that work- • An outline of the chal- vide guidance; • Calling for bold security.'' les, it was clear that our Lat- ers of color disproportionate- lenges residents of south and • An explanation of new investments in places like “COVID-19 has inx and Black neighbors ly hold frontline and `essen- central Los Angeles faced processes St. John's clinics south Los Angeles that are revealed the extreme racial were to shoulder the burden tial' jobs in our factories, from the beginning of the quickly enacted, including home to vulnerable com- and ethnic disparities in U.S. of yet another crisis,'' Man- warehouses, and other jobs pandemic, including subpar setting up telehealth, quaran- munities, in order to con- healthcare, housing, and gia said. that must be done in person, housing, food deserts, and tine tents, mobile testing, tinue fighting COVID-19 economic security,'' said Jim “This moment is a reck- do not provide paid sick chronic illness due to his- and contact tracing; and future crises. L.A. County Recruiting Residents for COVID-19 Text Survey By City News Service answer just one question Action so far,'' Public participate, the better public – is confidential and sum- When signing up, resi- weekly – will help provide a Health Director Barbara health understands the marized anonymously. dents will be asked to Ten thousand Los Ange- more complete picture of Ferrer said. “Every week, impact of COVID through- To sign up for Ange- answer five quick enroll- les County residents have how the virus is affecting the survey asks one simple out L.A. County and how lenos in Action, Los Ange- ment questions. Once enrolled in a voluntary the county, and also serve as question – ‘How are you we can prevent even more les County residents over enrolled, public health will weekly text survey that offi- a baseline for comparing feeling?’ – which takes less cases and deaths from this the age of 18 can text text residents weekly with cials use to track the spread trends in symptoms as cold than a minute to respond terrible virus, which is our @PROTECT to 35134, or one question asking how the of COVID-19, and county and flu season begins. to.'' number one priority,'' Ferrer sign up online at participant is physically health officials announced “Our actions greatly The survey was said. https://lacpublichealth.sjc1. feeling. If they are feeling that they are seeking 10,000 affect our recovery journey launched July 7 and is more All the information qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ unwell, residents will more volunteers. and we are grateful to than halfway to its goal of gathered through the survey a4Cklis37BKYZq5. The receive two more questions Data from the survey -- everyone who has partici- recruiting 20,000 residents. – which is set to continue survey is available in both about COVID-19-like which requires residents to pated in Angelenos in “The more people that through the end of the year English and Spanish. symptoms. City to Make Hollywood Blvd. All Black Lives Matter Street Painting Permanent community members. The ignated for this landmark tion is a reminder for us to MATTER' commemorative installation will be similar distinction.'' join hands, hearts and minds sign on Hollywood Boule- to the original street paint- On Friday, O'Farrell and to make our communities vard was extremely emo- ing, O'Farrell said. LADOT took part in the safer with opportunity, free- tional for me as a Black COURTESY PHOTO “Today, after years and installation of an official city dom and justice for all.'' transman,'' said Luckie years of violence against our of Los Angeles sign to also On June 13, hundreds of Alexander, the mural's artist. By City News Service Crews with the bureau, Black and queer communi- commemorate the march. volunteers turned out on Hol- “This is something that will also known as StreetsLA, ties, we are creating the first “StreetsLA, with a mis- lywood Boulevard to paint let our Black LGBTQ+ com- The Los Angeles are expected to complete memorialized space in Los sion to enhance the quality of the words “ALL BLACK munity, especially our Black Bureau of Street Services the project by Friday. Angeles dedicated to trans- life for all, is proud to be part LIVES MATTER” between trans siblings know they are closed Hollywood Boule- The project is a partner- gender people of color,'' said of commemorating the All Highland Avenue and seen, valid and valued.'' vard from Highland Avenue ship with Councilman O'Farrell, who is openly gay. Black Lives Matter demon- Orange Drive. The letters The march was attend- to Orange Drive to begin Mitch O'Farrell, StreetsLA, “As the site of the first stration," said Adel were painted utilizing the ed by at least 40,000 people installing a permanent street the Los Angeles Depart- nationally recognized Gay Hagekhalil, executive direc- colors of the Transgender, to bring visibility to racial mural commemorating the ment of Transportation, Pride Parade in the nation, tor and general manager of Non-Binary and Pride flags. injustice and to highlight June 14 All Black Lives Black LGBTQ+ Activists Hollywood must be and StreetsLA. ``Streets connect “The installation of the LGBTQ people in the Matter March. for Change and other local will be the safe space des- people. This street installa- `ALL BLACK LIVES Black community. THURSDAY,AUGUST 27, 2020 www.lasentinel.net B-2 Student Athlete of the Week: Justyn Martin to lead on and off the field. During his sophomore “I like to bring everybody Martin comes from a “We make sandwiches Martin is eager to suc- year at Serra, he took hon- on the right path and family of athletes and his for the homeless people and ceed former Sentinels quar- ors classes. Martin men- always do the right thing.” father also played football. we delivered them to terback, Jared Heywood; he tioned how the classes pre- The Quarantine gave Since he was seven years them,” he said. “I helped has studied and became pared him “for higher level him time to train and put on old, Martin played as a kids in need [at] a basket- familiar with their style of situations in life.” His more weight. He also quarterback. He played for ball camp for kids with spe- play and has developed a favorite class was a bio- spends time watching film the Santa Monica Vikings cial needs.” relationship with his new medical science class. of his favorite quarterback and the Baldwin Hills Bru- The best piece of advice team. “You learn about how Deshaun Watson of the ins. Martin received is to know “I already know we’re diabetes works, how cer- Houston Texans. The mental and physical and understand the game. gonna win everything,” tain diseases work, what “I was basically given challenges that football “When you know where Martin said. “I watched they do to the body, how more time,” he said. “I’ve brings is Martin’s favorite you want to go with the ball their film, basically just to the body responds to it and been throwing, running … part about the sport. before the play even begins, COURTESY PHOTO see how Jared took throws why,” Martin said. “I never I’m enjoying this period “The smarter you are, then you’ll be very success- Inglewood junior quarter- … he was very successful. I learned that much about and I’m thankful that I can the more experienced you ful,” Martin said. “If you back, Justyn Martin desires just want to emulate what basically life in general and get more time.” are, the more fun the game understand the defense and to be a positive influence he did.” how things work.” Martin also excelled in comes as you get it,” he you understand what you’re on his teammates. Martin spent his first Martin knows what it his schoolwork during the said. “You have to be there doing, then everything else two years playing for the takes to lead a team and is quarantine. as a team, so you control the will come right along.” BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Serra Cavaliers. He recalls ready to lead by example “School was real locker room, you control the Follow @lasentinel- Sports Writer his first start with the Cava- and be a positive influence good,” he said. “I had all field, you control every- news on Instagram and liers as a fond memory. on his teammates. Being a A’s, so everything just went thing.” @thelasentinel on Twitter to Junior, Justyn Martin “I was nervous,” Martin good person and making as planned.” While concentrating on keep up with Student Athlete will be the new quarterback said. “But at the same time, responsible decisions are Over the summer, Mar- his academics and athletics, of the Week. To request a for the Inglewood Sentinels I felt like I belong here and his priority. tin took a Spanish class at El Martin had time to make a story on a student athlete, football team for the 2020- I belong in this position to “I always push myself Camino College and plans positive impact on the com- email amanda@lasen- 2021 season. He has a mind play varsity.” to be the best,” Martin said. to take a history class there. munity by volunteering. tinel.net. On 8/24 Councilmember Curren Price Announces Plans to Rename Portions of Figueroa Street to ‘Kobe Bryant Boulevard’ SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE

Councilmember Curren Price on Aug. 25 introduced a motion to rename a stretch of Figueroa Street from Olympic Boulevard to Mar- tin Luther King, Jr. Boule- vard in honor of the basket- ball great, Kobe Bryant, who died last January in a PHOTO BY DEDEE VERDIN helicopter crash alongside Councilman Curren Price (left) and Councilman Herb Wes- his daughter Gianna Bryant, son (right) co-authored the motion to rename portions of Figueroa Street to "Kobe Bryant Boulevard." Price and and seven other victims, and PHOTO BY DEDEE VERDIN Councilman Curren Price (center) held a press conference in front of Staples Center arena Wesson were joined by radio personality Cece Valencia would have turned 42-years- (middle) of 93.5 KDAY mornings. old on Aug. 23. in Downtown L.A. to announce plans to to rename portions of Figueroa Street to "Kobe Bryant Boulevard." “This is a gift to the city entire Bryant Family: we sonality Cece Valencia of of Los Angeles and to all the Price as he announced the Day. “LA streets will rise in the city of Los Angeles, the thank you for sharing Kobe 93.5 KDAY mornings, as Kobe Bryant fans around proposal for “Kobe Bryant honor of the ‘King of LA.’ city he loved and the city with all of us and may you well as Lakers fans outside the world,” said Councilman Boulevard” on Kobe Bryant “Kobe gave his heart to that loved him right back. forever feel the warmth and of the Staples Center. The essence of his hard love from the City of work, all of the blood, Angels. This stretch of road sweat, broken bones, heart- symbolizes the beaten path breaking losses and tri- Kobe took over the span of umphant wins - lives here his 20-year career, filled and in our hearts forever.” with sacrifice, focus and Figueroa Street runs determination." through the 9th Council Dis- Councilman Price made trict that Price represents the special announcement and includes Staples Center on Aug. 24, which marked

where Bryant played for the Kobe Bryant Day in Los PHOTO BY DEDEE VERDIN Los Angeles Lakers for two Angeles and Orange Coun- Councilman Price (center) PHOTO BY DEDEE VERDIN decades. Price added: "To ty, alongside Councilmem- pays homage to the Kobe Councilman Curren Price stands with Lakers and Kobe Bryant fans in front of Staples Kobe’s widow Vanessa, ber Herb Wesson, co-author Bryant on "Kobe Bryant Center. their daughters and the of the motion, and radio per- day" in L.A. Los Angeles Sparks Host a Discussion on Public Health BY AMANDA SCURLOCK that are next to gas and oil and vaping. Ferrer provid- Ferrer said. “You can’t ties. their performance during Sports Writer fields, that have not good ed the hotline 1(800)662- really blame the people for “You can bring your games give people hope places for people to walk.” 8887 and the website getting sick at that plant, team together, they have to and how their voices are a The Los Angeles The Sparks wore warm www.nobutts.org for peo- that would be the worst be physically distanced for big help in bringing aware- Sparks continue to bring up shirts that said “Never ple who are trying to quit. injustice.” all the activities and they ness to health issues. awareness to health and Stop Quitting Smoking” Staying home and stay- Several coaches had have to be no contact,” Fer- “I want you all to rec- social issues by having a before their game against ing safe during the time of reached out to Fisher about rer said. “They can be skill ognize how much power panel discussion with L.A. the Indiana Fever on the pandemic can be easier tips on working with youth building and they can be you have,” Ferrer said. County Public Health August 15. for people who have jobs athletes during this time. conditioning … everything “You all speak from the Director Dr. Barbara Fer- “If kids have parents that allow them to stay Ferrer noted the L.A. has to be outside in L.A. heart and you all are doing rer. Sparks stars Nneka that smoke, there are ways home. Quarantining is easi- County has allowed youth County.” an amazing job keeping Ogwumike and Candace that we as the Sparks are er for people with bigger and high school sports a Ferrer told Fisher, yourselves, your family, Parker along with head trying to reach out in the houses and small house- limited amount of activi- Ogwumike and Parker how community safe.” coach, Derek Fisher hosted community and encourage holds. the discussion. people to stop smoking,” “On the news, everyone Along with talking Parker said. spoke about how [COVID- about the dangers COVID- Ferrer expressed that 19] is the great equalizer 19, they talked about the fruit and candy flavored and I quickly realized as I dangers of smoking and vaping products are “an sat in my own home … I vaping. Ferrar mentioned insidious marketing tool to had a certain privilege,” how COVID-19 has affect- get kids addicted to nico- Ogwumike said. “I’m not ed Black and Brown com- tine.” necessarily an essential munities at higher rates. To “They made it sound worker that needs to be out improve health in margin- cool and they marketed it there.” alized communities, these for the last few years as a Ferrer noted how work- communities must organize safe alternative to tobac- places must keep their to fight for justice. co,” Ferrer said. “It’s filled workers safe. She recalled “Everybody needs the with nicotine and at rates how workers at a manufac- resources to be healthy, to that it’s not even clear turing plant were exposed live in healthy communi- when you are vaping exact- to the virus. ties,” Ferrer said. “It’s not ly how much nicotine you “Our factories, our right that people of color are getting.” manufacturing class, they COURTESY PHOTO disproportionally live in Parker asked Ferrer have to actually put in Spark stars Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike and head coach, Derek Fisher spoke communities that have about how parents can talk place all the protections with L.A. County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer about smoking, COVID-19, higher rates of pollution, to their kids about smoking that workers have to have,” social justice issues and youth sports. B-3 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 METHOD MAN IN ‘POWER BOOK II’ — JUST WATCH. OMG BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL ue. does recognize the kid. He MM: She’s gotten far so Contributing Writer MM: (laughing) Well, knows who he is. That’s far with her great decisions what lawyer isn’t? why he even gave him the so far, so I won’t question. There is something LAS: Exactly. time of day. LAS: Smart. almost diabolical about the MM: They [lawyers] LAS: What did Court- MM: I was honored to way “Power” creator and tetter on the fence of morali- ney [A. Kemp] tell you be asked. You know what I showrunner Courtney A. ty all the time so that they about the show and your mean? Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” can get the best for their character? Can you share it? LAS: I think that I have Jackson has breathed life clients. Davis is so good at MM: Outside of de- a clue. into the intellectual property his job that it was only a mat- scribing the character she MM: I was even more creating a series of spin-off ter of time before he collided told me that she wanted me honored that I got the part. series with the first install- with a case as big as the St. for the role. And it wasn’t real for me ment “Power Book II: Patricks. He takes every- LAS: Did she say why? until I sat down to the table Ghost” debuting on Starz, thing with a grain of salt. He MM: Because it’s a read. Check the behind-the- Sunday, September 6 at 9:00 doesn't get too involved with space that people would not scenes footage and you will p.m. ET/PT, then move to its the clientele until he has a expect to see you in. And in understand. regular timeslot at 8:00 p.m. full idea of what’s going on my head, I’m thinking then LAS: Thank you, COURTESY PHOTO ET/PT starting on Sunday, with the case. But if you are why the hell did I audition Method Man, I shall. Method Man September 13 on STARZ in looking to win, and that’s his then? No, I’m just kidding. MM: Thank you, Ms. the U.S. and Canada, Stepping into the role of how [well] it’s written. How full motivation, I would go LAS: Are you? Sandoval. “Power Book II: Ghost" Davis MacLean is Method great these characters were for no one else but Davis MM: But, with her say- This interview has been jumps in following the dev- Man, the Grammy award- in this series. MacLean. asting events of “Power” winning rapper-turned- LAS: Starz provided us LAS: As long as you where Tariq St. Patrick, the actor, Method Man, and with only two episodes of have Davis MacLean’s son of legendary drug dealer here’s what he had to say ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ so I money. and psychopath, James about being a part of the …, what MM: Well, I don’t think “Ghost” St. Patrick is mur- Power universe, in “Power MM: (laughing) That’s it’s the money for him. dered by his son and his Book II: Ghost”. two too many. LAS: No? It looked that mother, Tasha, is facing LOS ANGELES SEN- LAS: (laughing) Why? I way to me in the episodes. charges for the aforemen- TINEL: Starz has provided definitely want more, for MM: You’ve seen tioned murder. me with two-episodes of example, your character, I episode one. When Tariq To complicate the young “Power Book II: Ghost” and can tell, is important to this approaches him does he killers’ life, Tariq must now I don’t think that it will dis- series. Please describe Davis [David] really look like he manage his studies at an Ivy appoint fans. MacLean? wants to be bothered? League university or lose his METHODMAN: I MM: Davis MacLean is LAS: You do have a inheritance. Alone for the agree. a highly motivated defense point. Go on, please. first time in his life, the LAS: Were you a fan of attorney. A sharp dresser, MM: He’s actually in COURTESY PHOTO young man engages in the the first series, ‘Power?’ and expensive. the middle of something so ing that to me, I was like ‘oh edited for length and clarity. illegal drug trade, again, to MM: Of course I was. I LAS: I picked that up him throwing that number my God’ I have to the great- Check out “Power Book pay for Davis MacLean, the don’t know many in my from watching the series. out there, he’s actually a est job now because I feel II: Ghost” online Facebook fame-hungry defense lawyer community [who isn’t] a fan What else? gesture saying [to him] … that she put her head on the Page and follow @Ghost- who is Tasha’s only hope of of ‘Power.’ A lot of the rap- MM: He’s ethically ‘Just leave me alone.’ line for me. Starz on Twitter and getting out of jail and escap- pers and entertainers and challenged. LAS: Got it. LAS: I do understand @GhostStarz on Instagram. ing prosecution by newly people-of-color really tuned LAS: He is an attorney MM: It’s like you have but Courtney A. Kemp is a Join the conversation with minted U.S. Attorney Coop- into this show … all six sea- and this is the world of the money, good if not so be smart, smart, smart woman. #PowerNeverEnds and er Saxe. sons and it’s a testament to Power. Sorry, please contin- it and he’s moving on. He God bless her. #PowerGhost. 2nd Annual AAFCA TV Highlights Everyday Heroes on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Battle This year’s award ceremony recognized essential workers and talent in the midst of a pandemic and social change. the proceeds from the event recognized in all genres, has goes to the National winning Best TV Movie SCREEN SHOT Association of Black Jour- was Lifetimes’ “The Clark Winner of the AAFCA ADCOLOR Breakout Creative Award, nalists’ COVID-19 Relief Sisters: First Ladies of Janet Mock. fund. Gospel.” The acceptance Diverse areas of con- began with musical pro- BY BETTI HALSELL 19 took root. This viral cern were covered in the ducer, Donald Lawrence, Contributing Writer pandemic unveiled intense event such as equality, jus- taking in the title with grat- truths about society, one of tice and transgender rights. itude, this film was the first On Saturday, August them is that the spirit of All sections of the commu- film Lawrence did all the SCREEN SHOT 22, the 2nd Annual AAFCA humility is still present. nity are calling for protec- music for. He expressed his Writer Kenya Barris accepting TV Icon Award. TV Honors shined the spot- honor in the celebration; he light on everyday frontline gave credit to the overall my people.” Davis went on in shock of winning such a heroes, while recognizing production and the happi- to share her joy in receiv- high honor. He stated, “So artists for their talent. Host- ness in working with such a ing this title. She expressed many thoughts and ques- ed by actress and comedian A-list team of actors, direc- that she is trying to the best tions come to my mind like Aida Rodriguez, this was a tors, and film staff. of her ability to be the rep- ‘how old do these people historical first for the Lawrence was accom- resentation that reflects the actually think I am and do AAFCA as the ceremony panied by Director Chris- elegance of the collective they have a different mean- was completely virtual. tine Swanson and TV Pro- community. ing of Icon than I do?’” However, the energy of Barris shared his view of compassion and celebra- SCREEN SHOT this moment being amaz- tion made it through the Actress and comedian, Aida Rodriguez Hosts AAFCA 2nd ing, but he acknowledges distance of the screen, Annual Award Show. that the Black community exuding the hope that this are living through a lot of year will shift into a better The show carried a tion as the battle for justice pain. He went into detail on space soon. light and airy atmosphere progresses. Visual creator how healing it is to receive The African American as Rodriguez navigated the and writer, Janet Mock this acknowledgement dur- Film Critics Association virtual handout of acco- went into more detail about ing this time from AAFCA, standard mission is to focus lades. She showered the the extensive support every that he referred to as fami- on the paramount impact of honorees with compliments person needs during this SCREEN SHOT ly. talent within the collective and words of encourage- time. Actress Viola Davis accepting Best Actress Award. Closing remarks came community, but this year ment as each category was “It is an honor to take from President/CEO of was different. There was a presented. part in a celebration that ducer Holly Carter. Each of Other winners include AAFCA Gil Robertson and split platform; highlighting This virtual celebration centers our words, our them expressed their honor Sterling K. Brown as Best TV critic Eric Deggans. noted production, but there was made possible through truths, our images, and our in receiving such a high Actor in NBC’s “This is Robertson disclosed that was acknowledgement of the sponsorship of Morgan stories,” said Mock. Win- recognition for the film. Us,” Best Comedy was this would not have been first responders from all Stanley. The award cate- ner of the AAFCA The winner of Best given to HBO’s “Insecure,” possible without the talent over the nation. gories included: TV Icon, ADCOLOR Breakout Cre- Actress was Viola Davis in and Jeremy Pope and Laura of Deggans. Robertson The virtual award show Inclusion Award, Best ative Award, Mock ABC’s “How To Get Away Harrier won Best Breakout described Deggans as a emphasized the significant Actress, Best Actor, Best expressed the significance With Murder.” Davis Performers in Netflix’s trailblazer and pioneer. The role first responders play in Drama, Best Comedy, Best in her existence in this field accepted the award gra- “Hollywood.” There were feeling of hope and a bright the recovery of social TV Movie, Breakout Per- as a transwoman and how it ciously and had impactful so many phenomenal proj- future was captured structure. Firefighters, formers, Best YA, Best affects the entire communi- words to share, “The word ects, the winners for each through each award selec- nurses, police, public offi- Animated, Best Documen- ty. “I also know that as we that comes to mind in category had iconic compe- tion. Although the big cials, and staff that support tary, and Best Short film. A continue to struggle for receiving this award is tition. The last accolade on screen talent were uplifted daily operations that keep range of front-line essential Black people, we must also grateful. I am eternally the table was the TV Icon and celebrated, AAFCA the infrastructure running workers joined celebrities include Black trans people, grateful for the six years Award. This was given to made an impactful state- and contribute to the safety including John Legend, Black queer people, Black that I had on ‘How To Get the Writer of the hit TV ment by merging the grati- of others. The AAFCA Rashida Jones, and William disabled people, all of the Away With Murder’ and Series “Blackish,” Kenya tude for the everyday highlighted those who have Jackson Harper to hand out Black people, my people.” created a character that Barris. heroes found on the front- put their lives and energy 11 awards and two hon- The AAFCA Award meant so much to so many Barris joined AAFCA lines of the COVID-19 on the line since COVID- orary awards. A portion of created a space where art is people, but especially to through his screen and sat pandemic. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY,AUGUST 27, 2020 www.lasentinel.net C-1 Alzheimer’s Association Town Hall Discusses Alzheimer’s Through A Health Equity Lens Researchers discussed the progress made in Alzheimer’s treatment along with the impact of COVID-19 on research.

BY FAITH PETRIE Association. Latinos are dementia,” Hill said. symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Contributing Writer around two times more The Alzheimer’s Asso- While there is no cure for likely to develop the dis- ciation is a non-profit the disease, there are non- The Alzheimer’s Asso- ease. organization that focuses on drug and drug options for ciation hosted a virtual Hector Gonzalez, pro- researching, supporting and treating its symptoms. research town hall to dis- fessor in the Department of caring for those impacted Suvorexant, a drug cuss recent updates in Neurosciences and Shiley- by Alzheimer’s and demen- meant to improve the total research regarding Marcos Alzheimer’s Dis- tia. The town hall follows sleep time of people affect- Alzheimer’s disease ease Research Center in the the association’s virtual ed by mild-to-moderate through a health equity School of Medicine at the international conference, Alzheimer’s, is the first viewpoint on Thursday. University of California, originally set to be in Ams- Food and Drug Administra- Keynote speaker and San Diego, said that Lati- terdam. tion (FDA) approved Vice President of Scientific nos’ risk of Alzheimer’s “Just by being able to insomnia drug for those Engagement at the disease and other related transition this meeting to a with dementia. Hill said Vice President of Scientific Engagement at the Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Association dementias increases as they virtual format, we got over Pimavanserin is another Association Dr. Carl V. Hill was the keynote speaker for Thursday’s town hall meeting. Dr. Carl V. Hill emphasized age despite a longer life 33,000 people to attend drug that could potentially the importance of diversity expectancy than Whites. [the international confer- help the symptoms of peo- doing this important work,” “The dementia commu- when it comes to research- “These disparities that ence],” Hill said. “There ple with Alzheimer’s. If Hill said. nity is committed to ing the disease. disproportionately affect were researchers and stake- approved, it would be the Part the Cloud is an ini- advancing current studies More than 5 million African Americans and holders and interested peo- first FDA-approved psy- tiative that is appointed to despite these challenges,” Americans have Latinos really call into ple from around the world chosis drug. continuing this advance- Hill said. ment through funding The coronavirus has research efforts to better the also affected the effects of Alzheimer’s. It Alzheimer’s Association’s would dedicate $30 million annual Walk to End for 39 trials over a three- Alzheimer’s event. Instead year period. of its usual large-in person Even with the progress gathering, participants are being made, Hill said that encouraged to support the COVID-19 has impacted cause within their own research for Alzheimer’s. communities. Clinical trials and experi- “We invite you to walk ments stopped in order to in your neighborhood, in practice social distancing small teams of friends and but Hill said there are still with family while others in Vice President of Scientific Engagement at the Alzheimer’s Association Dr. Carl V. Hill and Professor Hector Gonzalez opportunities for develop- the community do the during the Alzheimer’s Association meeting on Thursday. ment. same,” said David Crean, He noted that now is the Alzheimer’s Association’s Alzheimer’s and African question contextual factors —163 countries represent- “The field is making time for researchers to San Diego and Imperial Americans are two-to-three and the lived experiences of ed.” great progress in develop- “[amplify] publications” as Chapter Board chairmen. times more likely to devel- people in the United States Thursday’s meeting ing new and better therapies well as interact with other If you would like to op the disease compared to and how that might put also mentioned the progress for people that are affected researchers around the participate in a walk near White Americans, accord- them at additional risk for made in available therapies by Alzheimer’s but also, world through virtual you, visit the Alzheimer’s ing to the Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s or another and medicine to treat the those caregivers who are means. Association website. Comerica Bank Partners with Minority Depository Institutions

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Officer Irvin Ashford, Jr. cer/chief technology offi- Officer Wayne Bradshaw. ing COVID-19 times. We investment to help launch "Entrepreneurs and small cer, First Independence “Furthermore, it demon- are living through very the Black Capital Access Comerica Bank an- business owners are the Bank. strates Comerica's confi- unusual times, therefore Program (BCAP), an nounced recently that it is anchor of local communi- Broadway Federal Bank dence in Broadway's ability having financial institu- access to capital initiative moving $10 million in ties, and working with Broadway Federal to effectively originate tions like Comerica reach assisting Black businesses deposits to Minority these MDIs will go a long Bank was founded in 1946 loans that support Broad- out to offer assistance, is across the country. Depository Institutions way to ensuring that they by a group of civic-minded way's mission of serving very noteworthy and mean- • Virtual Small Busi- (MDIs) within its five-state continue to not only sur- individuals to provide low- to moderate-income ingful." ness Bootcamps hosted footprint, as well as build- vive but thrive in the cur- financial services to communities in Southern Comerica's support of across Comerica's five- ing a mutual mentoring rent economic climate and minorities in the Greater California, many of which these in MDIs is the latest state footprint of Arizona, relationship with these beyond." Los Angeles area, who have been disproportion- action taken to support California, Florida, Michi- institutions. MDIs assist First Independence Bank were not being serviced by ately impacted by the local communities battling gan and Texas. These free minority and under-served First Independence the existing financial insti- COVID-19 pandemic." the COVID-19 pandemic. financial workshops aid communities and foster Bank is the only MDI tutions. Today, the bank is Unity National Bank In May, Comerica Bank local businesses and entre- economic viability in these located in the state of the leading community-ori- Unity National Bank and the Comerica Charita- preneurs impacted by the communities. Michigan and is the sev- ented savings bank in was founded in 1963 and ble Foundation announced COVID-19 pandemic. Of this $10 million in enth largest African Ameri- Southern California serv- remains the only African investments totaling $8 Comerica Incorporated deposits, Comerica has can-controlled commercial ing low- to moderate- American-owned banking million in support for com- (NYSE: CMA) is a finan- allocated $7.5 million ($2.5 bank in the United States. income communities and institution in Texas. The munity programming and cial services company million each) to First Inde- Established in 1970, the wholly-owned subsidiary bank works closely with businesses impacted by headquartered in Dallas, pendence Bank in Detroit, bank continues to be a of Broadway Financial local civic organizations to COVID-19. Investments Texas, and strategically Mich.; Broadway Federal responsible leader, effi- Corporation (NASDAQ strengthen the community impacting communities aligned by three business Bank in Los Angeles, ciently serving the finan- Capital Market symbol: and promote harmony. Its include: segments: The Commercial Calif.; and Unity National cial needs of its communi- BYFC). The bank is vision remains to serve as • Investments of $3.1 Bank, The Retail Bank, and Bank in Houston, Texas. ty, businesses and cus- focused on addressing the the financial institution that million with three commu- Wealth Management. Com- The relationship includes a tomers nationwide. chronic need for affordable partners with Houston's nity development financial erica focuses on relation- partnership that fosters col- “The First Independ- housing for families living under-served communities institutions (CDFIs), ships, and helping people laboration and mentorship, ence Bank and Comerica within low- to moderate- to create economic oppor- Lendistry ($1.5MM), and businesses be success- with Comerica and MDIs Bank both hold compli- income communities tunities. Clearinghouse CDFI ful. In addition to Texas, each sharing their expertise mentary synergies and throughout Southern Cali- “Unity National Bank ($1.1MM) and California Comerica Bank locations in key lines of business. efforts that aim towards fornia. appreciates the depository FarmLink ($500,000), all can be found in Arizona, “Comerica recognizes empowering Minority “This deposit by Com- investment made by Com- intended to support access California, Florida and the critical role Minority Depository Institutions erica Bank is an independ- erica," said Unity National to capital for underserved Michigan, with select busi- Depository Institutions (MDIs) and the communi- ent affirmation of Broad- Bank President and CEO communities and small nesses operating in several play within communities ties that we serve, and we way Federal Bank's strong Laurie Vignaud. "This businesses impacted by the other states, as well as in that have been severely are truly thankful for their financial condition during a allows Unity the ability to COVID-19 crisis. Canada and Mexico. Com- impacted by the COVID- purposeful support," said difficult economic environ- provide low cost funds to • Partnership with the erica reported total assets 19 pandemic," said Comer- Dimitrius M. Hutcherson ment," said Broadway Fed- our borrowers who need it National Business League of $84 billion at June 30, ica Bank Chief Community chief administrative offi- eral Bank Chief Executive the most during these try- that includes a $1 million 2020. C-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY,AUGUST 27, 2020 God’s Gift of Salvation and the Gifts of the Spirit BY LARRY BUFORD If you are sincere, other give pause to that condition? to another the working of It was nothing short of a things like obedience, fear Of course you would; this miracles, to another miracle, but it was not to be During this unprece- [reverence] of God and would all be new to you! prophecy, to another dis- mistaken as evidence of sal- dented global pandemic, repentance [changing your You most likely would not cerning of spirits, to anoth- vation. If that were the case, many people are asking “is direction and doing that know the difference er different kinds of then there are a lot of Chris- the world coming to an which is well-pleasing in between God’s invitation to tongues, to another the tians hell bound because the end?” And with that comes God’s sight] will come. The salvation, and the gifts of the interpretation of tongues. gift of tongues has not man- the question of salvation: Spirit will give you the spirit. Let’s not be confused. But one and the same Spir- ifested in them. Please read “Am I right with God?” To desire to do and be like 1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 it works all these things, and search the scriptures for answer that question, may I Jesus! reads: “There are diversi- distributing to each one yourself, and be not misled share the simplest, most What makes it compli- ties of gifts, but the same individually as He wills.” by someone else’s misinter- basic invitation to salvation cated is when people say Spirit. There are differ- People who believe that pretation. found in the Bible: “…if you things that become stum- ences of ministries, but the speaking in tongues is evi- The Bible means what it confess with your mouth the bling blocks toward salva- same Lord. And there are dence of salvation, base it says! I love our Pentecost Lord Jesus and believe in FILE PHOTO tion. For instance, I recently diversities of activities, but upon scripture in Romans brothers and sisters in your heart that God has Larry Buford listened to a preacher who it is the same God who 2:1-4. It was on the day of Christ, but what does it prof- raised Him from the dead, had a good message, but at works all in all. But the Pentecost (Feast of Weeks) it an unbeliever to walk into you will be saved. For with Lord over all is rich to all the end, extended an invita- manifestation of the Spirit when the Holy Spirit a church where everyone is the heart one believes unto who call upon Him. For tion to salvation with this is given to each one for the descended upon the Apos- speaking a language he or righteousness, and with the ‘whoever calls on the name addendum to the scripture in profit of all: for to one is tles and other followers of she cannot understand? mouth confession is made of the LORD shall be Romans: “…and speak in given the word of wisdom Christ. The Apostles were Larry Buford is a Los unto salvation. For the saved.’” [Romans 10: 9-13] tongues as evidence that you through the Spirit, to anoth- not speaking in an unknown Angeles-based contributing Scripture says, ‘Whoever Salvation is free, salva- received the Holy Ghost.” er the word of knowledge tongue, but rather, were writer. Author of “Things believes on Him will not be tion is freedom – it’s that Now if you were sitting on a through the same Spirit, to speaking in languages repre- Are Gettin’ Outta Hand” put to shame.’ For there is simple; not complicated. pew and the Spirit was another faith by the same sentative of all the Jews and “Book To The Future” no distinction between Jew Just come as you are to prompting you to accept the Spirit, to another gifts of from every nation who had (Amazon). Email: LBu- and Greek, for the same accept the invitation. invitation, wouldn’t you healings by the same Spirit, gathered there in Jerusalem. [email protected]. Beware of Those Seeking a Pat on the Back! Disaster Ahead! Spiritually Speaking…

BY JAMES A. WASHINGTON JR. it’s at these times that one Doing what you know with their hands out to get around with that level of Co-Publisher of the Dallas ought to be very careful is right —forgiving your theirs, or their backs turned purity in one’s heart might Weekly News, NNPA because spiritually, you’re enemies, turning the other so the world can pat them be a bit much for most of us, Newswire Contributor entering deep water. “Be cheek, helping the less for- on it? God tells us in His present company included. careful not to do your acts tunate, speaking truth to own ways that if you do However, it’s pretty easy to My mother used to of righteousness before power — these are the that, talk to the Hand know, acknowledge and have a phrase when she men, to be seen by them. If things that are supposed to because the ears ain’t lis- understand that the real rea- was alive. Usually referring you do, you will have no be done so that others tening. You don’t give to son we reach out to some- to me and my attitude when reward in heaven.” might see the deed(s) as receive, and you don’t love one else is to be seen as a I thought I had done some- Matthew 6:1. glorifying the Almighty; to be loved. That’s black- good person by others. thing particularly notewor- It appears that intent and not so that people will be mail. That’s extortion. It’s We all want to be FILE PHOTO thy. She used it when motivation are the true indi- impressed with you. impure and spiritually thought highly of by our James A. Washington Jr. describing somebody who cators of a person’s real Even in prayer, the unacceptable. peers, our parents and those started acting like they character and ultimately Bible says, “But when you Give because you want closest to us. But in reality, er wit resonates in my mind were better than someone how he or she is viewed by pray, go into your room, to and love because it’s only God counts when it as I try to remember exact- else or, basically felt their God. Doing the right thing close the door and pray to who you are. Anything else comes to appreciating who ly what mom was trying to No. 2 didn’t stink. She for the wrong reasons gets your Father, who is unseen. is a fraud and an affront to we really are. Anything teach me about myself. would say that person was you nothing, zilch, nada. I Your Father will reward Jesus who gave His all and else is show. The rest is Before I get too full of simply, “smelling him or mean, supposedly, if you are you. Matthew 6:6. loved unconditionally, so ego. “Pride goes before me, the real test just might herself.” I came to see it as trying to impress friends and Haven’t we all been that we all might live. “In destruction, a haughty spir- be a good whiff of the fra- fishing for a compliment. family, or trying to receive unimpressed with someone the same way let your light it before a fall.” Proverbs grance underneath my arm. The Bible says unless honors from your fellow who appears to sincerely shine before men, that they 186:18. Nobody can pour anything your deeds are done to glo- man for doing good deeds, help us or help another per- may see your good deeds All of this points to into a full vessel. How you rify God rather than your- you’re smelling yourself son out of what appears to and praise the father in being true to one’s self, then ‘smellin’ today? self, you’re ‘smellin and sorely in need of some be the goodness of their heaven.” Matthew 5:16. talking the talk and walking May God bless and yoself.’ I’m here to tell you Right Guard. heart, only to find them Granted, walking the walk. The echo of moth- keep you always.